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Alex Pretti wasn’t killed while “protesting.” ... If Pretti had been a mere protester, he’d very likely be alive today. ... Run-of-the-mill protesters don’t seek out federal agents and harass and obstruct them. They don’t follow and block their vehicles. And they don’t establish a robust communications network to deploy resources and create maximum disruption of law enforcement operations. Pretti was part of this effort, which is more a form of low-level and (by and large) nonviolent insurgency than conventional protest. ... That Pretti, we now know, made it a practice to court violent encounters with federal agents while armed...

President Donald Trump endorsed Stacy Garrity for governor of Pennsylvania on Tuesday in a post on Truth Social. He said, in part, " Stacy is a true America First Patriot who has been with me from the beginning. As your next Governor, Stacy will work tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Champion American Energy DOMINANCE, Strengthen our Military/Veterans, Keep our Border SECURE, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Safeguard our Elections, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment." Stacy Garrity responded on Facebook, saying she is truly honored to receive the endorsement of...

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...

U.S. Senator John Fetterman asked President Donald Trump to fire Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in a social media post Tuesday, . “President Donald J. Trump: I’m making a direct appeal to immediately fire Secretary Kristi Noem,“ Fetterman wrote on Facebook. “Americans have died. She is betraying DHS’ core mission and trashing your legacy to secure our border. DO NOT make the same mistake President Biden made for not firing a grossly incompetent DHS Secretary.” Fetterman made a similar post on X, just a day after condemning the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by U.S. Border...

Demand for sex workers in Davos skyrocketed during this year’s World Economic Forum — including one client who allegedly shelled out a whopping $114,000 for four days with five women. The apparent work hard, party harder attitude of the global elite was apparent in the voracious appetite for escorts in the Swiss town, where global leaders, big tech CEOs and moneyed magnates sent requests for sex workers surging, according to the Swiss dating and erotic services platform Titt4Tat. Requests for erotic services soared to 79 — or a staggering 4,000% — on Jan. 19, the opening day of the World...

It sure seems like Don Lemon should’ve been charged for violating the FACE Act. Amy wrote yesterday that the round-ups have begun. Lemon, who is now independent, was there during the entire shambolic event last week, where leftist clowns stormed a church in Minneapolis because they thought an ICE agent was inside, specifically the priest or pastor whose been accused of working with federal immigration officials. The city has been on edge since the January 7 shooting of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent after she rammed him with her car. Good was a...

There is a disturbing report coming out of Minnesota: dogs belonging to an immigration officer are being targeted. Even more ominous was the note left on the kennel's feed chart, where this four-legged friend was being housed. This comes after the January 7 shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, who was killed after she rammed her vehicle into an ICE agent. The incident has jacked up the progressive base, where mayhem has engulfed the city—1,500 troops are reportedly mobilized to deploy if the president should invoke the Insurrection Act. Frankly, if they go after the dogs, order the code...

President Donald Trump on Sunday blasted Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-5) for her criticisms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) operations in Minnesota. “There is 19 Billion Dollars in Minnesota Somalia Fraud,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “Fake ‘Congresswoman’ Ilhan Omar, a constant complainer who hates the USA, knows everything there is to know. She should be in jail, or even a worse punishment, sent back to Somalia, considered one of the absolutely worst countries in the World. She could help to MAKE SOMALIA GREAT AGAIN!” In a prior post, Trump said ICE “is removing some of...

Leftists have spent their weekend attacking people in Minneapolis who vaguely resemble immigration officers. This morning, a group of anti-ICE protestors stormed what appears to be Cities Church in Minneapolis because they believed that a church employee worked for ICE, according to videos posted to social media. Hearing reports that an SBC church in Minneapolis had its Lord’s Day service disrupted by anti-ICE protesters because a church elder works for ICE. This is utterly despicable. There is no constitutional right to protest a private religious assembly. What Governor Walz and Mayor… — Andrew T. Walker (@AndrewTWalker) January 18, 2026 Shocking...

Of course, it’s a Biden-appointed judge. For now, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be hamstrung in how they respond to deranged leftist protesters who harass, assault, and, in the case of Renee Nicole Good, 37, accelerate their vehicles into federal agents. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — US judge rules federal officers in Minneapolis-area immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters. — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 17, 2026 That January 7 shooting has led to mayhem in the city that’s run amok with violent protesters and a local political leadership that’s insane and inept. Local police are not assisting because...

A court ruled on Thursday that a Harrisburg city ordinance allowing the mayor to place restrictions on firearm use and possession during a state of emergency can be challenged even if those parts of the ordinance have never been enforced. Joshua First, Howard Bullock and Michelle Stolfer, who either lived in or visited Harrisburg during any of the city’s four most recent emergency declarations, have grounds to challenge the ordinance in court, per the order signed by the Commonwealth Court. The emergency ordinance in question allowed the mayor to declare a state of emergency and choose whether to implement a...

Scenes of chaos unfolded in Minneapolis on Wednesday night as rioters flooded the streets to protest the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the city. The unrest quickly escalated into dangerous territory, forcing ICE agents to abandon multiple vehicles. In the chaos, sensitive personal information was stolen and left scattered across city streets. One independent reporter who was present during the unrest said he was able to intercept “most” of the personal information stolen by rioters; however, it remains unclear how much sensitive information may still be in their possession. In one alarming incident, rioters broke into...

A Venezuelan national was shot after attacking a federal law enforcement officer with a shovel, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday. According to a DHS statement to Fox News, the Venezuelan national was reportedly subject to a “target traffic stop” by federal agents. The illegal alien then attempted to evade capture using his vehicle before crashing into a parked car. The individual then attempted to flee on foot. An agent managed to apprehend the individual during the ensuing chase. The Venezuelan national then began resisting arrest and “violently assault[ed]” the arresting officer. Two more individuals then exited a...

As a general rule, I don’t want to see people hit by cars. At least, I used to not want to. And, I suppose, I still don’t, but I wouldn’t mind Democrats, in and out of the media, ALMOST hit by a car so they can experience that immediate fear that comes when it happens. Then they can lecture me about what the ICE officer who was actually hit by Renee Good should have done instead of defending himself from the idiot leftist who was either trying to kill him or so stupid that she’d put herself into a position...

STATE COLLEGE — The State College Police Department underreported hundreds of rapes in its public crime data over nearly a decade, a 10-month investigation by Spotlight PA found. The mistake, which led to highly inaccurate public crime statistics, was not disclosed to the public before the story’s Dec. 18 publication. State College police, who serve over 57,000 residents in three municipalities in Centre County, reported a total of 67 rapes in crime submissions to the Pennsylvania State Police from 2013 to 2021. But the department conceded to Spotlight PA that it had been using an outdated definition of the crime,...

In 2026, debt is no longer just a personal finance issue—it’s a defining force shaping household stability, career choices, and even mental health. After years of economic uncertainty, fluctuating interest rates, and the normalization of “buy now, pay later,” many people have grown accustomed to carrying debt as a permanent feature of life. You can even finance Taco Bell. But that acceptance comes at a cost. Paying off debt in 2026 isn’t about perfection or deprivation; it’s about reclaiming freedom in a world that increasingly profits from keeping people financially stretched. Debt comes in all shapes and sizes. Medical debt,...

Two men were killed and another was injured in a New Year’s Day shooting in Philadelphia. The incident occurred at about 11:13 a.m. Thursday along the 7100 block of Oakland Street. Philadelphia police told NBC10 that one man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:55 a.m. Another was taken to a hospital by a private vehicle but was pronounced dead at 11:52 a.m. A third man is currently hospitalized but his condition is unknown at this time. According to 6ABC, the shooting started as the result of an argument. All of the parties involved knew...

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro will soon become the top-earning governor in the U.S. after an automatic cost-of-living pay bump goes into effect on Jan. 1. Shapiro, a Democrat up for re-election next year who is often named as a 2028 presidential contender, was already the second-highest paid state leader after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. At about $245,000 this year, Shapiro earned about $5,000 less than Hochul, whose salary, according to state law, for the past few years has been $250,000. But along with dozens of other Keystone State officials of both major parties, the new year will bring Shapiro...

A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say. Delaware State Police confirmed that one trooper died, and Gov. Matt Meyer said on social media that the suspect is dead. A 44-year-old man entered the Division of Motor Vehicles as a customer before approaching the trooper, who was working an overtime assignment at the reception desk, and shot him, Cpl. Raushan Rich said during a press conference Tuesday night. After being shot, the trooper, who has not been identified, pushed a DMV employee out of harm's way....

Washington, D.C. Chief of Police Pam Smith resigned in disgrace on Friday after a scathing report released earlier this week. The House Oversight Committee report revealed that Smith coerced department officials into manipulating crime data across the District. The report claimed that she urged district commanders to “reduce crime statistics by any means necessary." The investigation into Smith uncovered systemic abuse of criminal reporting practices within the department. The Oversight Committee stated that: “Testimony revealed that Chief Smith prioritized lowering publicly reported crime numbers over reducing actual crime, placing intense pressure on district commanders to produce low crime statistics by...