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The Department of Homeland Security is investigating whether an errant shot from Alex Pretti’s handgun — after it was taken off of him — caused Border Patrol agents to think they were being fired on, The Post has learned. As a result of the accidental discharge, which happened while the gun was in a Border agent’s hand, other officers may have believed their lives were in danger — resulting in the split-second decision to open fire on Pretti, killing him, multiple sources familiar with the investigation said. The explanation is a shift from initial claims by DHS officials, who at...

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. Thailand has started screening passengers at three airports that receive flights from West Bengal. Nepal has also begun screening arrivals at Kathmandu airport and other land border points with India. Two cases have been confirmed in West Bengal since December, reportedly in healthcare workers. Some 196 people who were in contact with them have been traced and tested negative for the virus, India's health ministry says. The virus can spread from animals to humans....

27 January 2026 Tuesday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Basilica of St. Ursula, Cologne Readings at MassLiturgical Colour: Green. Year: A(II).First reading2 Samuel 6:12-15,17-19David dances before the ark of the LordDavid went and brought the ark of God up from Obed-edom’s house to the Citadel of David with great rejoicing. When the bearers of the ark of the Lord had gone six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fat sheep. And David danced whirling round before the Lord with all his might, wearing a linen loincloth round him. Thus David and all the House of Israel brought...

California lawmakers in the State Senate Tuesday approved a bill to make it easier for people in the state to sue federal officers when their rights are violated.

Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic tune "Free Bird" is featured in Budweiser's latest Super Bowl ad. The company revealed the new ad, featuring a Clydesdale and a bald eagle, on Good Morning America on Monday. The 60-second spot opens with a classic baby Clydesdale horse, which has been showcased in several Budweiser ads, running through an open farm before approaching a nest where a baby bird appears to have hatched recently. As "Free Bird" plays in the background, the ad shows the horse and bird developing an endearing relationship as the horse protects the bird from rainfall, and the bird uses the...

Alex Vindman, who became a key player along with his twin brother in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, announced on Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Florida. Vindman, an Army veteran, was serving on the National Security Council in 2019 when the Republican president pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate Joe Biden, then a Democratic candidate. He and his brother, Eugene, a lawyer on the National Security Council, reported their concerns and sparked investigations. Eugene Vindman now serves as a congressman from Virginia. If Alex Vindman clinches the Democratic nomination, he’ll challenge...

SNIP There in that hotel, a little over four years ago, I was raped by a group of men during a three-day trip I took to Las Vegas with two of my best friends. Of the rape, which lasted all night, I remember both too much and too little. I never did anything about it. I didn’t tell anyone who could have done something about it, either, such as the hotel staff or the Las Vegas police. I never considered taking any kind of action at the time, but ever since the possibility has haunted me as a particularly cruel...

Philadelphia’s top prosecutor, a George Soros-backed district attorney, is facing scrutiny and backlash after vowing to "hunt" down federal immigration agents as city leaders move to curb ICE operations. Speaking during a morning event outside City Hall tied to newly unveiled "ICE OUT" legislation, District Attorney Larry Krasner sharply criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. "This is a small bunch of wannabe Nazis. That’s what they are," Krasner said. "In a country of 350 million, we outnumber them. If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities. We will...

An Arizona Democratic Party official has come under fire after he was seen chasing young women and screaming obscenities after they took a photo with ICE agents in Arizona. Mark Holodnak, a local Realtor and the Legislative District 12 Democratic Party Treasurer, was caught on camera with a group of leftists harassing the girls after they reportedly took a photo with agents at Zipps Sports Grill, a popular Valley restaurant chain, that has come under investigation for federal law violations likely related to immigration. 15 locations have been shut down since Monday, and anti-ICE protesters have shown up at the...

"Hi, this is Elliot Forhan, candidate for Ohio Attorney General. I want to tell you what I mean when I say that I am going to kill Donald Trump." Elliot Forhan, a Democrat candidate for Ohio attorney general, said President Trump should be executed through capital punishment. He made the comments in a video he posted to social media. @libsoftiktok BREAKING: Elliot Forhan, Democrat Candidate for Ohio Attorney General, says he’s going to kiII President Trump through capital punishment https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2016256484577870004?

Alrighty, we're back. And we have got a clip to play for you. of folks talking about What is taking place, the corruption there? It's a mile white in Minnesota from coupon, or from not coupon, tapon. Tim all the way down. Uh the corruption in the government is is complete. So go ahead and and play the clip. Y'all, the can of worms is open. There is literally dirt and worms everywhere. It turns out that in Minnesota, we may, may. have a whole lot of the governmental entities and leadership like the lieutenant governor involved in coordinating signal...

An Idaho state Republican lawmaker proposed a bill that would fine cities for flying LGBTQ+ flags after the city of Boise declared the flag an official flag as a way to circumvent an existing state law. State Rep. Ted Hill (R) introduced legislation that would levy fines for government entities that violate a recent state law that banned state and local governments from flying any flags other than domestic government and military flags. Hill blamed Boise Mayor Lauren McLean for pushing to make the LGBQT+ pride flag an official flag. Reports suggest that the city council voted to add the...

Attorney General Russell Coleman announced an investigation Friday into gas stations and companies that “could be participating” in delivering pills to Kentucky for medical abortions. Coleman’s office sent subpoenas to six gas stations in Western Kentucky counties — Christian, Logan and Simpson — that had advertisements for abortion medication, according to a Jan. 23 news release from his office. The advertisements read: “Pregnant? Don’t want to be? Learn more at Mayday Health.” Mayday Health’s website says it is a reproductive health education nonprofit, which aims to “share information about abortion pills, birth control and gender-affirming care in any state.” Medication...

A Minnesota fraud scandal is a "canary in the coal mine" for how easily swindles can seep into government systems — including election administration — Republican election attorney Justin Riemer told Fox News Digital. "What you've seen happen in Minnesota and now similar fraudulent schemes in other states, this should be very much a canary in the coal mine for other governmental processes," Riemer told Fox News Digital in a Zoom interview in January. "Which would include our voter registration and election processes. And it's not somehow immune to the type of corruption that we've seen in Minnesota and in...

Elliot Forhan, who is running for Ohio attorney general, has gone viral after a disturbing social media post in which he used the phrase “I am going to kill Donald Trump” to describe his frustration with the president. Forhan, whose campaign promises include “tax the rich” and “stand up to bullies,” publicly threatened Trump in an Instagram video. Libs of TikTok then reshared the video on X, and the post quickly went viral, amassing well over 250,000 views in its first hour online. After introducing himself, Forhan walks listeners through what he specifically means when he says, “I am going...

The Trump administration has rescinded a Biden-era rule that forced pharmacies to dispense abortion pills. This is a move hailed by pro-life advocates as a victory for religious freedom and conscience rights. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the decision Tuesday, repealing guidance issued in 2022 that required pharmacies receiving federal funding to stock and dispense abortion-inducing drugs that kill babies. The rule had been partially modified following a 2023 court ruling in favor of Christian pharmacies, but remnants of the mandate continued to threaten pro-life pharmacies nationwide. “We are grateful to the Trump administration for rescinding...

daryasafai: Jan 26, 2026. My speech on Sunday was in English because, through our broken hearts, we were speaking to the whole world. In the first few seconds, I asked my dearest compatriots for permission to speak to the world in English. 👇 “We are mourning—but we are stronger than ever. In just three days, we lost 60,000 beautiful young lives. Where were all the human rights activists then? Where were they when it was about Iran? I shared the video of a young girl beaten to death by the IRGC simply because she refused to wear the hijab. Where...

President Trump recently made some big moves with ICE in Minnesota that some believe was a surrender to leftist protesters. But Glenn Beck believes Trump is playing a very different game here. Glenn explains how Trump's actions may actually be a checkmate on Minnesota's leadership: either give him what he really wants, or admit their true intentions ... Video is 15 mins long.

There will be plenty of verbal sparring in this year’s governor’s race, but what are the top issues that Pennsylvania voters want Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and presumed Republican challenger state Treasurer Stacy Garrity to address? Well, if recent polls provide an accurate snapshot, the economy and healthcare will lead voters’ lists from now until Election Day on Nov. 3. “The governor’s race is certainly going to be affected by the same issues that will affect the broader midterm cycle with inflation, employment and healthcare all weighing on the races,” said Chris Borick, a political science professor and the director...

A state court on Tuesday blocked Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort, delivering a setback to the party’s plans to redraw congressional lines ahead of November’s midterm elections. Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley Jr. ruled that Democrats in the General Assembly failed to follow the correct procedures when they launched a last-minute effort to change the state’s constitution and pave the way for a mid-decade redraw. Democratic legislative leaders said they intended to immediately appeal the ruling. If the ruling is upheld, however, it delivers a major blow to the party’s hopes of picking up as many as four additional seats...