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Michael Madigan, connected to Obama, Bill Ayers and Andrew Weissmann, was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison this past week for corruption. Who would have predicted this? Michael Madigan ran the state of Illinois like a mobster for more than three decades. He used his power to crush anyone and any entity that dared oppose him on anything. He is the definition of a pure politician. He is now going to prison. Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until 2021, with the exception of two years. Along the way,...

Credit: WBFF FOX45 Baltimore YouTube screenshot A Maryland woman got violent with a local reporter outside a Frederick courthouse earlier this week for daring to ask about her alleged activities involving homes occupied by squatters. As WBFF reported, Kaniya Washington has used an Instagram account called nayomisavage to feature several advertisements for weeks, including a video tour of homes that are allegedly occupied by squatters. And she allegedly collects money for helping squatters take over other people’s homes. “She’s advertising squatter homes,” one female, who said she was connected to a Northwest Baltimore City home by Washington, told WBFF. “She...

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WOIO) - A Westlake man is now facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening GOP Congressman Max Miller and his family while they were driving on I-90. Rocky River Police said Feras Hamdan, 36, of Westlake, turned himself in at the Rocky River Police Department with his attorney. According to police, Miller called 911 around 9:30 a.m. Thursday saying while he was driving to work, a man laid on his horn and ran him off the road when he couldn’t get his attention, while trying to show the Palestinian flag. Miller also said the man yelled death to...

A new study reveals that eating one avocado per day may enhance sleep, highlighting an unexpected connection between nutrition and sleep quality. The findings build on growing evidence linking avocados to heart health and suggest intriguing potential for dietary choices to influence sleep-related health factors. Credit: Shutterstock Daily avocado intake was linked to better sleep and heart health, likely due to key nutrients, according to a new analysis of a major dietary study. A new study suggests that eating one avocado per day may help improve sleep. Research now confirms that sleep is just as important for overall health as...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to sources within the Trump administration, Texas Republicans tipped off the State Department about the city of Austin being in possession of nuclear weapons. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas was seen meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Harry S. Truman Building to discuss the danger of Austin obtaining nuclear weapons and what measures should be taken to prevent the situation from growing more dangerous. "I have it under good authority that they have nukes buried underground there somewhere," Cruz said, conveying a message he received from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. "He wouldn't lie....

Insane Political Ad Claims U.S. Citizens Are Being Kidnapped!

NBC late-night host Seth Meyers reacted to Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) being handcuffed after he stormed into the Department of Homeland Security’s press conference last week, claiming “This is what it looks like to live in a police state.” During Wednesday’s episode of Late Night, Meyers played a clip of Sen. Padilla claiming he was not told why he was being arrested last week, after he burst into U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press briefing, saying, “This is what it looks like to live in a police state.”

President Donald Trump called for a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 presidential election because an alleged stolen outcome "cannot be allowed to happen again." The president and his allies have said voter fraud in several key battleground states gave the election to former President Joe Biden, who served four years before Trump was sworn in for his second term on Jan. 20. There's also allegations the Chinese attempted to help improve Biden's chances of winning the election. Biden's term was filled with a wide-open southern border, alleged lawfare and extremely progressive social policies. "Zero Border crossings for the month...

South Africa can expect roughly 44% of its population (28.7 million) on social grants, relying on only 12% (7.4 million) taxpayers. This imbalance between the number of grant recipients and taxpayers highlights a significant concern for the nation’s fiscal health, as nearly half of South Africa’s 64 million people depend on social assistance. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) data for 2023/24 underlines the scale of reliance, which includes a range of grants for elderly people, children, disabled individuals, and others in need. Moreover, 9 million individuals receive the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, initially introduced in 2020...

ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WOIO) - A Westlake man is now facing criminal charges for allegedly threatening GOP Congressman Max Miller and his family while they were driving on I-90. Rocky River Police said Feras Hamdan, 36, of Westlake, turned himself in at the Rocky River Police Department with his attorney. According to police, Miller called 911 around 9:30 a.m. Thursday saying while he was driving to work, a man laid on his horn and ran him off the road when he couldn’t get his attention, while trying to show the Palestinian flag. Miller also said the man yelled death to...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden, repeating his baseless claim that the contest was marred by widespread fraud.“Biden was grossly incompetent, and the 2020 election was a total FRAUD!” Trump said in a social media post in which he also sought to favorably contrast his immigration enforcement approach with that of the former president. “The evidence is MASSIVE and OVERWHELMING. A Special Prosecutor must be appointed. This cannot be allowed to happen again in the United States of America! Let...

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President Trump Raises New American Flag on South Lawn of the White House - June 18, 2025.

🚨 Four men have officially pleaded GUILTY to a $550 MILLION USAID fraud scheme And democrats pretended like @elonmusk's exposure of the agency was just a conspiracy theory They used YOUR tax dollars to buy NBA tickets, country club weddings, and laundered MILLIONS in cash through corrupt entities. One defendant "exploited his position at USAID to line his pockets with bribes in exchange for more than $550 million in contracts."

Medicare and Social Security funds are now expected to drain out earlier than previous estimates, according to two new reports released on Wednesday. Social security is made up of two trust funds—old-age and survivors insurance (OASI) and disability insurance (DI). The two are combined for analyzing the overall status of social security funds, referred to as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. The 2025 OASDI trustees report, published on June 18, said the total cost of the social security program started exceeding its total income in 2021. Currently, the fund is projected to be depleted by 2034, a...

Knee braces, water therapy, and exercise are the most beneficial non-drug therapies, per meta-analysis of more than 100 clinical trials involving nearly 10,000 people. (PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock) In a nutshell Knee braces ranked as the most effective treatment overall for reducing pain, improving joint function, and easing stiffness in people with knee osteoarthritis, according to a large network meta-analysis of nearly 10,000 patients. Hydrotherapy (water-based exercise) and traditional exercise programs also showed strong benefits, particularly for pain at rest and improving mobility, but fell just behind knee braces in overall effectiveness. Commonly used treatments like ultrasound therapy and lateral...

Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan’s trial date has been removed from the calendar as the court reviews her motion to dismiss the case. As you probably recall, Judge Dugan was indicted last month for obstructing an ICE arrest after she tried to hide an illegal aliens from immigration authorities in her courtroom.

This is so incredibly sad. According to police, on June 6, Scott Allen Gardner of Volusia County, Florida, allegedly left his 18-month-old son, Sebastian, in a hot car for three hours while he got a haircut and then drank at a bar, leading to the child's death. It was 96 degrees outside, and when law enforcement arrived to try to save the kid's life, they were unsuccessful. The child's body temperature reportedly reached 111 degrees. What's more, according to police, Gardner gave them several false accounts of the events leading to his son's death. He was arrested on Thursday. The...

Emma De Paz woke up at 2 every morning for 25 years to make soup, roasted chicken and tamales to sell to work crews picking up their day’s supplies at the Home Depot. She joined other immigrant vendors lining the side streets under tents and over grills in a makeshift community that was something of a refuge for Latino immigrants in the Hollywood area. Abelino Perez Alvarez and his wife sold orange juice, soda and water. Day laborers scrolled through their phones as they waited outside the parking lot in hopes of getting work. Around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, the refuge...

The cherished Southern actor was known for his memorable roles in Hee Haw, Mississippi Burning, and Fried Green Tomatoes. The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma shared the news on Facebook, paying tribute to the late actor with a heartfelt message. 'We are saddened by the loss of Gailard Sartain, an extraordinary actor, artist, and comedian,' the post read. 'His late night visits in the 1970s to the studio after filming Mazeppa are fondly remembered. Gailard's artwork is showcased on the cover of Leon Russell's 1975 album Will O’ the Wisp. Our condolences are with Mary Jo, Gailard's wife and a...