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Kara Hernandez is a former orchestra teacher at Ronald Thornton Middle School in Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD), Texas. She was arrested on February 14, 2025, and faces charges of indecency with a child involving sexual contact and improper relationship between an educator and a student. The alleged incidents occurred in April and October 2022 with a middle school student. Hernandez, 31 at the time of her arrest, resigned from her position in September 2024 during the district’s investigation after allegations were raised by a former student. Court records indicate the case is being handled in the 434th District…

In 2018, during a custody dispute in Maryland, Kilmar Abrego Garcia was accused of gang affiliation by Edwin Ramos, the ex-partner of Abrego Garcia’s now-wife. Ramos filed a petition expressing concerns for the safety of his children, alleging that Abrego Garcia was involved with the MS-13 gang. However, the court dismissed the petition, citing insufficient evidence to support the claims. The following year, in March 2019, Abrego Garcia was arrested along with three other men in a Home Depot parking lot in Hyattsville, Maryland, where they were reportedly seeking day labor work. A confidential informant alleged that Abrego Garcia was…

Democrat Nancy Pelosi has a new challenge ahead of her. Saikat Chakrabarti, a progressive political activist and former chief of staff to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, has announced his candidacy for California’s 11th Congressional District, challenging longtime incumbent Rep. Nancy Pelosi in the 2026 Democratic primary. Chakrabarti, 39, co-founded the progressive group Justice Democrats and played a pivotal role in Ocasio-Cortez’s 2018 congressional victory. He is positioning his campaign as a call for generational change within the Democratic Party, criticizing Pelosi’s leadership as emblematic of a status quo that he believes is ill-equipped to address contemporary challenges. “Nancy Pelosi entered politics…

A press release from the Department of Justice described the incident in which two women in Florida were charged with crimes connected to voter fraud. The press release is below: MIAMI – Two Ukrainian women with no United States citizenship have been charged with unlawfully voting in the General Election for United States President during early voting in Palm Beach, Fla., on Oct. 31, 2024. Svitlana Demydenko (Svitlana), 53, and her daughter, Yelyzaveta Demydenko (Yelyzaveta), 22, made their initial appearances in West Palm Beach federal court today. According to the criminal complaint affidavit, Svitlana and Yelyzaveta entered the United States…

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a $30 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Air Force veteran fatally shot during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The settlement, disclosed in a court filing on May 2, 2025, awaits final approval, with terms yet to be publicly released. Babbitt, 35, was shot by U.S. Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd as she attempted to climb through a broken window leading to the Speaker’s Lobby, a restricted area near the House chamber. An internal Capitol Police investigation and a review by…

In a deeply disturbing incident, a 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a deceased individual on a New York City subway train. The suspect, identified as Felix Rojas, was captured on surveillance footage engaging in sexual acts with the body of 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez aboard a southbound R train near the Whitehall Street station in Lower Manhattan. The incident occurred in the early hours of April 9, 2025. Gonzalez had reportedly lost consciousness on the train around 10:50 p.m. on April 8, and Rojas boarded approximately 30 minutes later. Authorities believe Gonzalez died of natural…

U.S. Senator Adam Schiff was the victim of a car break-in while visiting San Francisco, an incident that has drawn attention to rising concerns about urban crime in California. Schiff’s parked vehicle was broken into, and his luggage — including a suit he had intended to wear to a political fundraiser — was stolen. This took place last year, but people remain concerned about crime problems in San Francisco. The break-in occurred while Schiff was attending events in downtown San Francisco. With his formal attire stolen, the senator was forced to attend the fundraiser in more casual clothing. The theft…

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted against a resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. The vote ended in a 49–49 tie, falling short of the majority needed to pass. Vice President J.D. Vance subsequently intervened to prevent the resolution from being reconsidered, solidifying the outcome. Three notable Republicans teamed up with Democrats during the vote. President Trump had declared a national emergency on April 2, 2025, to impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on most foreign imports, branding the move as “Liberation Day.” These tariffs were part of a broader strategy to renegotiate trade relationships and…

Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe Gates made a statement about her billionaire father, claiming that he has Aspberger’s Syndrome. Bill Gates has not publicly stated that he has Asperger’s syndrome or any autism spectrum diagnosis. However, some commentators and observers have speculated about it due to his demeanor and communication style, particularly in earlier public appearances. Gates himself has not confirmed such speculation, and it would be inappropriate to make a diagnosis without his own disclosure or a medical evaluation. Phoebe Gates co-hosts the podcast *The Burnouts* alongside Sophia Kianni, her former Stanford roommate and business partner. Launched on April 1,…

A recent segment on CNN compared President Donald Trump to Kamala Harris in a “who would be doing better as president” question. The numbers were close, but President Donald Trump edged Kamala Harris by two points. Harry Enten said more about the poll during the segment, which likely riled up some of CNN’s faithful viewers who preferred the other candidate. Enten said the following while discussing the poll results, as reported on USA Journal: “If Democrats think that at this particular point, just because Donald Trump is unpopular, that they’re going to run away with it like a Heisman Trophy…

Longtime Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy has officially transitioned to a new role at Fox News after nearly 30 years on the network’s flagship morning show. The announcement was made during the May 1 broadcast, where Doocy explained the details of his updated position. Rather than retiring, Doocy will now serve as a special correspondent for Fox News and will co-host Fox & Friends remotely three days a week from Florida. He will also report from various locations around the country, focusing on stories and communities that often go underreported in national media coverage. “This is not a goodbye,”…

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order directing a major reduction in federal funding for PBS and NPR, citing alleged bias in their reporting. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies to halt funding for both broadcasters and to identify and eliminate any indirect public financial support. In a social media announcement, the White House claimed the networks receive millions in taxpayer dollars to promote “radical, woke propaganda” under the label of news. PBS and NPR, which receive about \$500 million annually through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, have been anticipating potential funding cuts,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has publicly rebuked MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend for her comments regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident sent to El Salvador. Sanders-Townsend expressed concern that “people of color” could be targeted next following Garcia’s deportation. During a recent press briefing, Leavitt labeled Sanders-Townsend’s remarks as “racist and insane,” accusing her of spreading misinformation and fear. Leavitt emphasized that President Trump’s immigration policies focus on removing illegal immigrants with criminal records, irrespective of race or ethnicity. She stated that the administration’s actions aim to protect all American citizens and…

In a notable shift amid escalating trade tensions, China has begun selectively easing its 125% retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. imports, signaling a potential openness to renewed negotiations with Washington. According to sources familiar with the matter, Beijing has compiled a confidential list of American-made goods exempted from the steep tariffs. This list includes critical items such as pharmaceuticals, microchips, aircraft engines, and ethane—a key input for China’s petrochemical industry. While these exemptions have not been publicly announced, Chinese authorities have discreetly informed relevant companies and are soliciting feedback to identify additional essential imports that may qualify for relief. The…

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has publicly denied reports suggesting he discouraged fellow Democrats from traveling to El Salvador to advocate for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported under the Trump administration and currently detained in a Salvadoran prison. Recent reports, including one from *The Bulwark*, cited anonymous Democratic aides and a lawmaker claiming that Jeffries privately advised colleagues to “slow down” on trips to El Salvador, indicating a desire to reduce the political focus on the issue. These reports suggested internal tensions within the Democratic Party regarding the optics of supporting an individual accused of MS-13 gang…

In a significant move reflecting the Trump administration’s intensified focus on immigration enforcement, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against the state of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark Schroeder. The lawsuit challenges New York’s “Green Light Law,” which permits undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses and restricts federal access to DMV records without a judicial warrant. At a press conference, Bondi criticized the law, stating, “New York has chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens. It stops today.”…

Washington, D.C. — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has announced criminal referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for Hunter Biden, James Biden, and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The referrals allege that these individuals provided false statements to Congress during investigations conducted by the committee. In June 2024, Chairman Comer, along with Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.), submitted criminal referrals for Hunter Biden and James Biden. The referrals assert that both individuals made false statements during depositions related to the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden.…

In the first major shakeup of President Donald Trump’s second term, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has stepped down following a controversy involving the mishandling of sensitive military information. His deputy, Alex Wong, is also departing the administration. The incident, dubbed “Signalgate,” centers around a March 2025 event where Waltz inadvertently added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of *The Atlantic* to a Signal messaging group discussing classified U.S. military plans for airstrikes in Yemen. The inclusion of a journalist in such a sensitive discussion raised significant national security concerns and led to internal scrutiny. Despite initial support from President Trump, who described…

In a recent appearance on Megyn Kelly’s podcast, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson launched a pointed critique of former First Lady Michelle Obama, questioning her marriage and public persona. Carlson described Michelle Obama as “miserable” and suggested she “really dislikes her husband,” former President Barack Obama. He accused both Obamas of prioritizing their public profiles over their marriage, asserting that Michelle’s life serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of prioritizing family. Carlson also labeled her as privileged and self-obsessed, criticizing her for what he perceives as a negative attitude towards her upbringing and the United States. These comments have…

In a significant development for U.S.-Ukraine relations, the two nations have signed a comprehensive mineral resources agreement aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and strengthening strategic cooperation. The agreement, finalized on April 30 in Washington, D.C., establishes a jointly managed Reconstruction Investment Fund and grants the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine’s critical mineral resources. Under the terms of the agreement, Ukraine will contribute 50% of future revenues from government-owned natural resource assets—including minerals, hydrocarbons, and related infrastructure—to the Reconstruction Investment Fund. The fund, co-managed by both countries, is designed to attract global investment and support Ukraine’s economic recovery without imposing…