The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed at President Donald Trump's urging to review Hawaii's gun law that restricts people from carrying a firearm on private property unless the owner specifically allows it.
The Trump administration encouraged the court to rule on the Hawaii law in light of its 2022 ruling that expanded Second Amendment protections broadly.
Three Hawaii residents sued the state's attorney general, Anne E. Lopez, and the lower courts split on the decision.
The district court blocked the law, but the appeals court reversed the decision. In April, the petitioners submitted the case to the Supreme Court.
"In holding the Second Amendment does not apply to private property open to the public, the Ninth Circuit’s decision renders illusory the right to carry in public," attorneys Kevin O'Grady and Alan Alexander Beck wrote in the petition.
In May, the United States filed a supporting brief urging the reversal of the appeals court ruling.
"The structure and operation of Hawaii's law reveal that the law serves no legitimate purpose and instead seeks only to inhibit the exercise of the right to bear arms," Solicitor General D. John Sauer, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon, Deputy Solicitor General Sarah M. Harris and Assistant to the Solicitor General Vivek Suri wrote.
The brief also called the rule a "near-complete ban" that "deprives individuals who want to exercise their Second Amendment rights of their ability to 'go about their daily lives.'”
Opposing counsel argued that the law balances gun rights and public safety.
"Neither petitioners nor the government has offered any persuasive reason to disturb the court of appeals’ conclusion that Hawai‘i’s default-property rule withstands constitutional scrutiny at the preliminary injunction stage," the opposing brief read.
No timetable was given for when the case will be heard, but the acceptance of the case means it will be heard and a ruling given in the coming months.
If the case does overturn the Hawaii law, it would still restrict guns on private property to those who have obtained permits and followed other gun laws in the state.
Gun control advocates warn that more guns in malls and offices could lead to more shootings.
Gun control opponents say that more lawful gun carrying could stop potential shooters and protect the public.
FBI Director Kash Patel vowed Sunday that there would be "justice" for those who rammed a DHS agents' vehicle in Chicago on Saturday.
Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz were arrested after the incident. Martinez, who was armed with a semiautomatic rifle, was shot by agents defending the scene, treated for injuries, and released from the hospital into federal custody.
"They have been charged for assaulting federal officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon," Patel said. "Attack our law enforcement, and this FBI will find you and bring you to justice."
An FBI source told Fox News Digital that the bureau is treating the cases as AFOs, or assaults on a federal officer. The officers in the vehicle were not seriously hurt when their vehicle was hemmed in by multiple vehicles, then rammed.
Both suspects have been described as domestic terrorists, and Martinez has a history of doxxing federal officers.
According to a DHS news release, the scene became "increasingly violent as more domestic terrorists gathered and began throwing smoke, gas, rocks, and bottles at DHS law enforcement."
"Another domestic terrorist was arrested for assaulting CBP at the scene," the statement added. "Following JB Prtizker’s refusal to allow local police to help secure the scene, Secretary Noem has deployed special operations teams to restore law and order."
Two other suspects were arrested on Friday in the Chicago area for a similar attempt at ramming ICE officers' vehicles.
Miguel Escareno De Loera and Widman Osberto Lopez-Funes both face charges of weaponizing their vehicles in "deliberate attempts to ram and injure" ICE officers, Fox Digital reported.
Chicago has resisted attempts by the Trump administration to lower crime by using federal officers.
Both Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) have ordered local police not to assist federal agents in apprehending those breaking the law, including illegal immigrants in the city.
On Sunday night, President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, prompting officials there to file a lawsuit to prevent the deployment.
A judge on Sunday blocked a similar deployment of troops to Portland, Oregon as protesters have surrounded an ICE building there.
What are we to conclude from these actions by Democrats to side with criminals against law enforcement but that they want crime in their cities? No wonder people are fleeing the party in droves.
In a sharp public rebuke, FBI Director Kash Patel unleashed criticism against MSNBC on Saturday, October 4, 2025, branding the network as a source of misinformation amid a controversy surrounding the arrest process of former FBI Director James Comey, the Daily Caller reported.
The dispute erupted after reports surfaced about an FBI agent's dismissal for failing to organize a public arrest display for Comey, who was indicted on September 25 for lying to Congress and obstructing an investigation, prompting Patel to defend his leadership decisions and challenge MSNBC's narrative.
The controversy began on September 25, 2025, when James Comey, the former FBI Director, faced indictment on serious charges. He was accused of providing false information to Congress and hindering a congressional probe. This legal action set the stage for the ensuing public and media debate.
Fast forward to Friday, October 3, 2025, when reports emerged claiming an FBI agent was relieved of duty. The reason cited was the agent's failure to arrange a so-called "perp walk"—a public display of an arrestee—for Comey in front of media cameras. This incident quickly drew attention and sparked discussions on law enforcement protocols.
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, Barb McQuade, a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan and current MSNBC legal analyst, weighed in on the matter. She posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, highlighting a specific policy. McQuade noted that the Department of Justice prohibits such public arrest displays before news outlets.
Her statement read, “DOJ policy prohibits ‘perp walks’ in front of news media.” This comment added fuel to the ongoing debate about the handling of Comey’s case.
Responding to McQuade’s post and the broader media coverage, FBI Director Kash Patel took to social media with a scathing critique. He labeled MSNBC as an “ass clown factory of disinformation,” expressing frustration with their reporting on the issue.
Patel further elaborated on his stance, stating, “Same circus animals that slobbered all over perp walks of Stone, Navarro, Bannon… MSNBC has no facts and no audience.” He referenced past arrests of conservative figures like Roger Stone and Peter Navarro, suggesting a perceived double standard in media portrayal.
In the same statement, Patel addressed the internal FBI matter, saying, “In this FBI, follow the chain of command or get relieved.” He did not explicitly confirm the dismissal of the agent but implied strict adherence to protocol under his leadership.
The public exchange did not go unnoticed, as political consultant Roger Stone and journalist Steve Baker chimed in. They shared images of their own arrests, which had previously garnered significant media attention. Their responses appeared to support Patel’s argument about inconsistent media treatment.
Patel’s comments have intensified scrutiny over how high-profile arrests are managed and reported. The term “perp walk” refers to the practice of parading an arrested individual publicly, often for media coverage, which has long been a point of contention in legal and ethical discussions.
The FBI, under Patel’s direction, seems to be taking a firm stance on internal discipline. His emphasis on following orders suggests a no-tolerance policy for deviations, even in controversial situations like Comey’s arrest process.
Meanwhile, Comey’s indictment itself remains a significant issue, as lying to Congress and obstructing investigations are grave accusations. These charges could have far-reaching implications for his legacy and for ongoing discussions about accountability in government roles.
The clash between Patel and MSNBC highlights broader tensions between law enforcement and media narratives. It raises questions about how policies on public arrests are interpreted and whether they are applied uniformly across different cases.
As this story continues to unfold, the public and legal communities alike are watching closely. The intersection of media ethics, DOJ guidelines, and FBI internal policies will likely remain a topic of heated debate in the coming days.
President Donald Trump and his administration continue to come up with creative ways to encourage illegal aliens to "self-deport," and the president's latest plan will undoubtedly have some takers.
According to the Daily Caller, the Trump administration announced this week that it will offer $2,500 to unaccompanied minors who choose to return to their home countries -- a program that will be offered through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Associated Press obtained an email memo that provided direction on the program, which is apparently a limited time offer.
Essentially, unaccompanied minors 14 and over are able to claim the financial incentive if they respond to the offer within 24 hours and begin the self-deportation process.
The program, aimed at young illegals who are unaccompanied minors, is, in addition to other incentive programs offered to illegal immigrants, the opportunity to leave the United States with some cash in their pocket.
An ICE spokesperson provided a statement to the Daily Caller regarding the program and some of the details involved.
“ICE and the Office of Refugee and Resettlement at HHS are offering a strictly voluntary option to return home to their families. This voluntary option gives UACs [unaccompanied alien children] a choice and allows them to make an informed decision about their future," the statement read.
The Daily Caller noted:
ICE told the DCNF that the offer would initially be for 17-year-olds, though it did not confirm the details of the incentives. The email to shelters did not indicate there would be consequences for minors who didn’t accept the offer, according to the AP.
According to current data, there are more than 2,000 unaccompanied minors in the Department of Health and Human Services.
The ICE spokesperson added, "Any payment to support a return home would be provided after an immigration judge grants the request and the individual arrives in their country of origin. Access to financial support when returning home would assist should they choose that option."
The agency continued, writing, "Cartels trafficked countless unaccompanied children into the United States during the Biden Administration, and DHS and HHS have been working diligently to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those children. … Many of these UACs had no choice when they were dangerously smuggled into this country."
The various programs and incentives offered for those who self-deport have worked swimmingly, so far.
DHS announced that over 2 million illegals have self-deported or have been removed from the United States since Trump took office.
Hopefully, the latest program will help return some of the illegal minors and give them the ability to star over in their country of origin.
Many believe that the person who plotted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh got off with an embarrassingly light sentence -- so much so that the Department of Justice is stepping in.
According to the New York Post, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed over the weekend that she will appeal the "woefully insufficient" sentence handed down to what she described as a "profoundly disturbed individual.'
Attempted killer Nicholas Roske, who later claimed he was transgender, was only sentenced to eight years in prison and lifetime supervision, which is exactly what his defense attorney was hoping for.
The light sentencing sparked outrage, with many immediately demanding that Bondi get involved and work to make it a much tougher punishment.
Bondi held nothing back in her statement, vowing to appeal the ruling, which was handed down by Maryland US District Judge Deborah Boardman, a Joe Biden-appointed judge.
"The attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was a disgusting attack against our entire judicial system by a profoundly disturbed individual,” Bondi wrote on X.
She added, "@TheJusticeDept will be appealing the woefully insufficient sentence imposed by the district court, which does not reflect the horrific facts of this case."
Prosecutors from the Justice Department sought a much tougher sentence.
The Post noted:
DOJ prosecutors sought a prison term of 30 years to life for the man who targeted the high court justice in June 2022, arriving in a taxi outside Kavanaugh’s Chevy Chase, Md., home with a Glock 17 pistol, ammunition, a tactical light, zip ties, pepper spray and burglary tools.
"The defendant’s actions and intent — which were determined, focused, and undeterred for months — were extremely dangerous to the lives of multiple sitting judges, their family members, and the Constitutional judicial order," DOJ prosecutors wrote in their sentencing memo.
They added, "The sentence imposed in this case must send the powerful message, both to the defendant and to others who contemplate committing assassination to obstruct judicial independence, that these ends never justify the means and that the consequences are not worth engaging in these acts."
The would-be killer apologized for his actions, claiming he made a grave mistake and said he felt remorse for his decisions.
“I can see now how destructive and misguided such acts are, and am ashamed to have not recognized these things sooner," he wrote in a court declaration.
Sadly, the judge fell for it, and with any luck, the ruling will be strengthened on Bondi's watch.
After what has been a seemingly never-ending conflict, it appears as though President Donald Trump has announced great news as far as the Israel-Gaza war is concerned.
According to Fox News, the president announced over the weekend that Israel has agreed to an "initial withdrawal line" in Gaza, which would trigger an immediate ceasefire and an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
It was noted in the president's statement that the line had been shown to Hamas. The terrorist group has yet to confirm it's on board, but experts believe it will happen.
President Trump shared the fantastic news in a Truth Social post, saying the deal would bring an end to a "3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE."
The president's post on his Truth Social account provided details regarding the situation, assuming it unfolds as planned.
"After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas. When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE," Trump wrote.
He added, "Thank you for your attention to this matter and, STAY TUNED!"
Notably, Trump's announcement was published just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at a "great achievement" on the horizon.
"It is not yet final; we are working on it diligently, and I hope, with God's help, that in the coming days, during the Sukkot holiday, I will be able to inform you about the return of all our hostages, both living and deceased, in one phase, while the IDF remains deep within the Strip and in the controlling areas within it."
Fox News noted:
Netanyahu claimed that after intense military and diplomatic pressure, Hamas was pressured into agreeing to Israel’s proposed plan, rejecting the fact that Hamas had previously been ready to release the Israeli hostages without a full withdrawal from Gaza.
Users across social media had plenty to say about a potential deal that would hopefully bring the war to an end.
“After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to, and shared with, Hamas. When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin…” - President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/y1fDTuGMmF
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 4, 2025
"If Hamas is still there, the conflict will not end," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "I believe Hamas will never give up their arms and their control!"
Tensions have continued to flare between protestors and ICE agents in Chicago and its environs, though a scene that unfolded on Friday made headlines due to the abject pettiness it embodied for many.
As Breitbart reports, staffers at a municipal building in suburban Broadview, Illinois, prevented Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from entering the premises in order to use the bathroom facilities therein, a denial that was caught on video.
Highlighting what occurred, Noem took to X to describe her experience, also using the incident to underscore her disdain for Democrat Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his vocal opposition to the Trump administration's activities within his state.
“My team and I were just blocked from accessing the Village of Broadview Municipal Building in Illinois. We were stopping for a quick bathroom break,” Noem wrote.
The DHS secretary continued, “This is a public building. The Village of Broadview receives at least $1 million in federal funding every year.”
“This is how JB Pritzker and his cronies treat our law enforcement. Absolutely shameful, Noem concluded.
Her message also included video footage of the episode recorded by conservative commentator Benny Johnson.
The Greater Chicago area has been the scene of heightened tensions amid the recent immigration enforcement push conducted by the federal government.
A nerve-wracking situation unfolded again on Saturday when U.S. Border Patrol agents shot a woman -- who was armed herself with a semi-automatic weapon -- after a mob of demonstrators attempted to swarm the federal officers.
The scene took place on Chicago’s south side and was said to involve the ramming of ICE vehicles, which were then boxed in by 10 cars.
The Department of Homeland Security stated, “The officers exited their trapped vehicle when a suspect tried to run them over, forcing the officers to fire defensively.”
Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin noted that the woman in question “was named in a CBP intelligence bulletin last week for doxing agents and posting online ‘Hey to all my gang let’s f**k those mother f**kers up, don’t let them take anyone.”
Regardless of the protest efforts or the vindictive attitudes of local bureaucrats, the Trump administration is showing no signs of retreat when it comes to its Illinois enforcement initiative, and it has signaled an imminent increase in support for federal agents on the ground.
According to WLS, President Donald Trump is seeking to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard in order to safeguard “federal officers and assets” amid continued ICE raids in and around Chicago, with the White House declaring that it “will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities,” whether Pritzker and others are on board or not.
Though Democratic socialist New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani has been riding high in the polls for months, he has also been a source of controversy within his party regarding the reluctance of some to offer full-throated support.
Now, with Election Day growing nearer, New Jersey Democrat gubernatorial Mikie Sherrill is among those walking a tightrope between endorsing the far-left firebrand next door and attempting to keep her distance from such a polarizing figure, as Fox News reports.
The national attention that has been trained on the Big Apple’s mayoral contest is undeniable, and it is starting to have an impact on seemingly unrelated races, in part due to GOP efforts to link Mamdani’s extreme agenda to the national Democratic Party.
As such, Sherrill has been pressed to weigh in on whether she stands in support of Mamdani’s bid to helm New York City, a question that has put more than a few liberal politicians in an uncomfortable position in recent months.
At a recent gubernatorial candidate forum, Sherrill was again asked to declare whether she is endorsing Mamdani’s candidacy, and it soon became clear that she wanted no part of the discussion.
“I am not getting engaged in that race because I’m completely focused on New Jersey. I’m going to let the people of New York decide that race,” Sherrill stated.
Noting that New Jersey voters “are constantly talking to me about affordability,” a key tenet of Mamdani’s campaign platform, Sherrill again demurred on whether she backed his candidacy, declaring, “Again, I’m focused on the New Jersey race, and that’s a New York race. I’m not registered to vote there. So I’m focused here.”
Mamdani has nabbed some very high-profile endorsements, including from the Democratic National Committee itself.
Also voicing support for his candidacy have been liberal heavy-hitters such as New York Attorney General Letitia James, Democrat Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jerrold Nadler, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, however, seemed to resist the idea of throwing her support toward Mamdani most of the summer, only recently adding her name to the candidate’s list of prominent supporters.
Notably absent on Mamdani’s current list of endorsements are the names of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Republican efforts to tie Mamani’s rise -- and the socialist policies for which he advocates -- to the future of the national Democratic Party, have been viewed as part of an effective messaging campaign that could harm liberals’ prospects in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond, potentially explaining the reluctance of folks like Sherrill to endorse.
Conventional wisdom during the current cycle has been that unless a few members of the crowded mayoral field were to exit the race, Mamdani stood a strong likelihood of victory.
The recent departure of Mayor Eric Adams from his re-election has -- at least temporarily -- boosted former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fundraising coffers and his hopes of an upset, but whether that will be enough to close what remains a significant gap in voter support, only time will tell.
A federal appeals court has ruled against President Donald Trump's order ending birthright citizenship in a major setback for the Trump administration.
The three-judge panel issued an injunction that will block Trump's executive order, issued in January, from going into effect. Birthright citizenship has long been abused by illegal immigrants to gain a path to citizenship, and this appeals court seems content to allow such abuse to continue.
In a 100 page ruling, the panel wrote, "The ‘lessons of history’ thus give us every reason to be wary of now blessing this most recent effort to break with our established tradition of recognizing birthright citizenship and to make citizenship depend on the actions of one’s parents rather than, in all but the rarest of circumstances, the simple fact of being born in the United States."
The notion of birthright citizenship is utterly insane and entirely derived from a twisted interpretation of the original Constitutional wording that the left is eager to uphold.
Without birthright citizenship, there would be no way for illegal immigrants to gain a path to citizenship by birthing children in the United States. And without a steady supply of dependent voters, the left wouldn't have power.
This decision to uphold birthright citizenship is setting the stage for a massive battle at the Supreme Court, where the hope is that the conservative justices will rule to finally put an end to birthright citizenship and its decades of abuse.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leading the charge against Trump's order, reacted to the decision by saying, "Today’s decision upholds a nationwide injunction in our lawsuit challenging the President’s attempt to end, with the stroke of a pen, the constitutional right to birthright citizenship."
He further added, "We will continue to oppose this executive order until the President’s attempt to unmake the Constitution is blocked completely," in acknowledgement of the future battle at the Supreme Court.
The left truly believes that any illegal immigrant who illegally crosses the border or even overstays a visa and gives birth in the United States confers citizenship to that child. It's long past time for the Supreme Court to deal a fatal blow to this absurd legal thinking.
Prior to this ruling, the Department of Justice had already asked the Supreme Court to review Trump's order, and it is expected that this will be one of many major cases that the court will oversee in its next term.
Immigration fraud comes in many different shapes and sizes, but the "anchor baby" strategy is one of the more common forms of fraud and abuse that foreigners exploit to gain citizenship.
The Trump administration has recognized the need to end birthright citizenship in order to put an end to these many types of immigration fraud and get a handle on America's out-of-control immigration crisis.
Hopefully, the Supreme Court will review this matter sooner rather than later. This litigation has dragged on for far too long, as this executive order was originally issued nearly a year ago.
As the federal government remains shuttered, a bitter partisan standoff in the Senate has dashed hopes for a swift resolution, pushing the shutdown into the weekend, Fox News reported.
The ongoing government shutdown, now in its third day, stems from Senate Democrats blocking a Republican-led effort to reopen federal operations, with disagreements over healthcare funding at the core of the impasse.
The shutdown began earlier this week, leaving federal workers furloughed and services halted after lawmakers failed to agree on a funding plan.
On Friday, the Senate saw its fourth attempt to pass a bill to reopen the government fail, with a vote of 54-44, largely split along party lines.
Despite the divide, three members of the Democratic caucus—Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, and Angus King of Maine, an independent, crossed over to support the Republican proposal alongside most GOP senators.
Little progress was made after lawmakers took a break for Yom Kippur, intensifying frustration as the deadlock persists.
At the heart of the conflict is the Democrats’ demand to negotiate the extension of expiring Obamacare tax credits, which are set to lapse by year’s end and could lead to higher healthcare premiums if not addressed.
Republicans, however, insist they will only discuss this issue after the government is reopened, with some expressing interest in reforms rather than a permanent extension as Democrats propose.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, voiced exasperation, stating, "They have taken hostage the federal government and, by extension, the American people, who are the only losers in this."
Thune added, "Everybody's talking about who wins and who loses and who gets the blame. That's not what this is about. This is about doing what's in the best interest of the American people."
Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, emphasized the urgency of action, saying, "We know Americans want this, and we know many of my Republican colleagues want this as well. But failure to act would be devastating. And Republicans know it."
The White House has ramped up pressure on Democrats by targeting funding in areas led by their party, including halting $2.8 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects on Friday, citing opposition to certain contracting practices.
Earlier in the week, the administration also withheld $18 billion for New York City infrastructure and $8 billion in environmental funding from 16 Democratic-led states, moves that have drawn sharp criticism.
Thune pointed to these actions, noting, "They are allowing the administration to do the very thing that, back in March, they said they didn't want to give them the authority to do."
Behind the scenes, bipartisan discussions are underway, with ideas like a temporary extension of healthcare credits for a year or a short-term funding measure tied to the Nov. 1 open enrollment period being floated, though no agreement has been reached.