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A judge in Wisconsin who was caught helping an illegal alien escape arrest by federal authorities now has said in federal court she's innocent.
She claims her actions in helping the illegal escape from Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers trying to arrest him were part of her official judicial duties.
A report at Fox News documents that Hannah Dugan, arrested and indicted by a grand jury on federal charges of concealing a person from arrest and obstruction of justice, had her legal team file a motion to dismiss the case triggered by her help for Eduardo Flores-Ruiz.
Her plea in court follows by only days her indictment by a grand jury on the federal counts, and a trial date has been set for July 21.
She's been relieved of her court duties for the interim.
The indictment accuses Dugan of "falsely" telling federal officials in April that they needed a warrant to come into her courtroom during a scheduled appearance by Flores-Ruiz, an illegal alien from Mexico who himself was accused of battery.
Dugan ordered the immigration officers to go check with the chief judge in his office to get a warrant, and then she "escorted Flores-Ruiz through a side door to evade federal agents."
He, in fact, was caught after a foot chase, the report said.
Dugan could face sentencing of up to six years in jail and $350,000 in fines if convicted.
Her lawyers claimed that she is "entitled to judicial immunity for her official acts."
They said that means the prosecution against her for her actions to help a suspected criminal evade arrest is "barred."
WND previously reported that the illegal alien had been deported twice already.
In an interview on "American Reports," Attorney General Pam Bondi explained how the Trump administration will handle judges who obstruct and block federal efforts to secure the border and remove illegal aliens.
"We are going to prosecute you, and we are prosecuting you. I found out about this the day it happened," she said.
"We could not believe, actually, that a judge really did that. We looked into the facts in great depth… You cannot obstruct a criminal case. And really, shame on her. It was a domestic violence case of all cases, and she's protecting a criminal defendant over victims of crime."
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One of the Democrats' lawfare goals in their coordinated campaign of criminal and civil cases against President Donald Trump over the last eight or nine years has been to make it so costly for him that he'd walk away.
The "fraud" case brought against Trump by leftist New York Attorney General Letitia James, in which the "victims" said they lost no money and would like to do business with Trump again, is a case in point.
That case resulted in a penalty, from a leftist judge whose family ties to the issue never have been resolved, of a penalty of nearly half a billion dollars, despite there being no damages in the case.
That's on appeal at this point. Meanwhile, James has come under federal investigation for possible fraud herself.
But now a Courthousenews report confirms that Trump might be able to recoup the legal expenses that one case cost him.
That would be the Georgia case in which leftist officials accused Trump of interfering in the 2020 elections.
The report confirmed that Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed two tort reform bills into law that were supported by the general assembly's Republican majority and business leaders from across the state.
"Senate Bill 244 allows criminal defendants to recover attorney fees and legal costs if the prosecutor of their case is disqualified for misconduct and the case is dismissed," the report noted.
In the "interference" case, a panel from the Georgia Court of Appeals decided that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office should be removed from prosecuting the president's case.
There's no current activity in the case as Georgia Supreme Court has been asked to take up an appeal by Willis.
"If the high court upholds the disqualification of Willis — which was ordered due to an 'appearance of impropriety' stemming from her relationship with the case's former special prosecutor, Nathan Wade — the costly reimbursements would fall on local taxpayers' pockets," the report noted.
Its cause would further be traced back to Willis' case, and the actions she took regarding her lawfare against Trump.
The report explained Kemp's signature also set up a new process for people who have been exonerated for crimes they did not commit, calling for administrative law judges to rule on wrongful conviction compensation cases.
The reported noted Trump's campaign spent about $2.7 million in the case in which he was wildly accused of racketeering and a long list of other felonies.
The Georgia Republican Party also reportedly paid $2 million in fees for Trump's co-defendants.
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Job losses happen all up and down the scale of income levels in America.
And unemployment compensation is intended to make sure that people in dire situations have a resource to pay for the basics, like groceries. It certainly isn't intended to replace an income.
Of course, those with higher incomes are more likely to have savings accounts, homes that are paid off, cars without car loans, things like that.
And those circumstances are triggering a U.S. senator to plan changes that will be coming.
Because she found that the Joe Biden administration paid $271 million in unemployment compensation during just two years – to millionaires!
A report at the Federalist explains, "Good news for millionaires and billionaires: They are currently eligible for unemployment benefits, whether they need it or not. That has been true since 1964 when the Department of Labor determined unemployment is for all eligible workers no matter their income level"
That precedent resulted in Biden, in 2022, giving unemployment checks to 5,773 people earning $1 million or more.
About $58 million went to "out-of-work millionaires," an average of about $10,000, the Federalist confirmed.
"In 2021, a COVID quarantine year with extra dough baked into unemployment, 14,972 people earning $1 million or more received unemployment compensation. The Biden administration spent nearly $214 million keeping millionaires fed, paying an average of $14,200 each," the report said.
The numbers come from a Congressional Research Service document prepared for Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, the Senate DOGE Caucus chair, who plans to shake things up.
"Our nation's safety net shouldn't be strained by subsidizing the lifestyles of the self-sufficient," Ernst explained, the report said. "Able-bodied millionaires shouldn't expect handouts paid for by overtaxed and overworked Americans. The freebies for free-loading fat cats are over."
Her plan is the "'Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2025," which would bar federal cash being used for unemployment compensation for an individual whose wages during their base period are equal to or exceed $1 million
The CRS numbers were based on tax returns of people who "earned over $1 million and also received unemployment," the Federalist said.
José "Pepe" Mujica, the former Uruguayan president renowned for his simplistic lifestyle and impactful leadership, has passed away at the age of 89, Yahoo News reported.
Mujica's passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from Latin American leaders for his dedication to progress and equality.
José Mujica, famously known as "Pepe," was a prominent figure in Uruguayan politics, having served as the nation's president from 2010 to 2015. However, his journey began long before his presidency. In the 1960s, Mujica was a founding member of the Tupamaros National Liberation Movement, a group dedicated to Marxist revolutionary tactics.
His activities with the movement led to his imprisonment, spending almost 15 years behind bars, often in solitary confinement. Mujica endured significant challenges during this time, including being shot multiple times.
Released in an amnesty in 1985, Mujica transitioned from a revolutionary background to a political pathway. His first significant political role was election to the Uruguayan parliament in 1994, aligning with the Broad Front coalition. Mujica’s deep connection to the land and life as a farmer helped forge his later political identity as a politician attuned to the common people. After a successful stint, including a notable tenure as agricultural minister starting in 2005, his path eventually led to his presidency.
During his presidency, Mujica was known for his commitment to ordinary living, shunning lavish residences for a modest tin-roofed house and a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle.
His administration was marked by progressive social policies that garnered attention worldwide. Uruguay, under his leadership, was a pioneer in reforming marijuana regulations, establishing the country as the first to fully legalize and control the drug’s production and sale. Furthermore, significant strides were made in social equality, with Uruguay being the second Latin American nation to permit same-sex marriages and the decriminalization of abortion.
Leftist leaders across Latin America have lauded Mujica’s contributions following his death. Current Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi expressed profound grief and remarked, “We will miss you greatly, dear old man. Thank you for everything you gave us and for your profound love for your people.”
Mexican politician Claudia Sheinbaum praised Mujica as “an example for Latin America and the entire world,” while Chilean President Gabriel Boric reflected on how Mujica inspired hope for better governance. Bernardo Arévalo, president of Guatemala, added tribute by highlighting that Mujica’s work remained a beacon of hope and direction.
Despite the notable accomplishments of his administration, Mujica’s leadership faced criticism, particularly regarding crime rates and fiscal concerns. The opposition criticized his handling of these issues, which remained contentious even as his approval ratings remained relatively high. Mujica departed from his role as president in 2015 with commendable public support, leaving office with a notable 60% approval rating. Nonetheless, constitutional mandates prevented his immediate reelection.
Mujica’s personal life also bore witness to his profound alliances and commitments. In 2005, he married Lucía Topolansky, a fellow former guerrilla fighter who later became a distinguished political figure herself.
In his later years, Mujica faced significant health issues. Spring of last year brought a diagnosis of esophageal cancer, which subsequently spread to his liver, heavily impacting his well-being. Despite these struggles, his impact and legacy continued to resonate strongly across his country and beyond.
José Mujica’s life story stands as a powerful testament to perseverance, transformation, and the kind of leadership that chooses modesty and social progress over opulence. His tenure as president and his remarkable journey from revolutionary to respected statesman have left a lasting impact not just in Uruguay but across the world stage.
Doctors found a small nodule in Joe Biden's prostate during a routine exam, but it's too early to know if it is something serious or not.
"In a routine physical exam a small nodule was found in the prostate which necessitated further evaluation," a spokesperson told ABC News.
The report adds to the recent surge of media interest in Biden's health, much of which is being fueled by books written by liberal journalists.
Concerns about Biden's health were largely ignored during his presidency by mainstream reporters until his disastrous performance in a presidential debate last June.
Prior to the debate, Biden-friendly media mostly echoed the White House's talking points, which downplayed Biden's sharp decline despite his stiff gait, garbled speech, and balance issues that led to numerous falls.
Biden aides privately admitted that he might need a wheelchair if re-elected to a second term, according to a new book co-written by CNN's Jake Tapper.
"Biden's physical deterioration -- most apparent in his halting walk -- had become so severe that there were internal discussions about putting the president in a wheelchair, but they couldn't do so until after the election," an excerpt from the book, Original Sin, says.
Biden's doctor, Kevin O'Connor, had warned his aides that a wheelchair might be needed if he had a bad fall, according to the book. O'Connor publicly certified that Biden was fit to serve, despite never testing his cognitive capacity.
O'Connor continued to describe Biden's mental fitness as "excellent" even after his infamous debate performance last summer.
Another excerpt from Tapper's book claims that Biden did not recognize actor George Clooney at a 2024 fundraiser.
In the wake of Biden's debate meltdown, Clooney wrote an op-ed urging Biden to end his re-election campaign as Democrats suddenly turned on him.
Biden has been making an effort to salvage his tarnished legacy with a comeback media tour, angering Democrats who still blame him for President Trump's historic return to the White House.
The Biden family continues to jealously defend Biden against his former media allies-turned-critics. Biden and his wife Jill maintained that his health is just fine during a recent interview on The View.
"One of the things I think is that the people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us. And they didn't see how hard Joe worked every single day," Jill Biden said.
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A school district and a foundation launched by a late Hollywood director have been ordered to pay millions of dollars to students and their families for forcing their pagan religious beliefs on students.
It is the Chicago Board of Education and the David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace that must pay $2.6 million after students, including a Christian and a Muslim, were forced to take part in a "ceremony" that participants charge invoked Hindu deities.
A report in the Washington Stand said the ruling came from a federal judge who confirmed 773 former Chicago students will be affected by the ruling.
Chicago school officials had agreed to pay $170,000 to the leftist foundation to "provide Quiet Time Program services."
It happened at the Daniel Hale Williams Prep School of Medicine and Gage Park High School during 2018.
"The contract states the program would consist of 'two restful 15-minute periods providing a counterbalance to the hyper-stimulating tension of urban culture. The key component of Quiet Time is an evidenced-based stress reduction and cognitive development technique known as Transcendental Meditation."
One plaintiff, Kaya Hudgins, confirmed she was forced into what school officials claimed was "quiet time," but in reality was a worship of a "Hindu 'Puja.'"
It included religious paraphernalia and chanting of mantras citing Hindu gods.
She told the Washington Stand, "I was just a teenager when I was pressured into a program I didn't understand and wasn't allowed to question. No student should ever be forced into a religious practice against their will — especially not in a public school. This settlement is a step toward accountability and a reminder that our constitutional rights don't stop at the classroom door."
The terms of the agreement required students who chose not to "meditate" to be allowed to read or rest.
But Hudgins, a Muslim at the time, explained school officials refused.
"Her case became a class action lawsuit open to every single student in the troubled Chicago Public Schools system herded into the 'Quiet Time' program from Fall 2015 through Spring 2019, and who turned 18 on or after January 13, 2021," the report said.
Lawyer John Mauck fought the case and told the Washington Stand, "We hope this settlement will deter those who exploit young people and that it will encourage the Chicago Board of Education to be wary of harming students by allowing wolves to prey on the sheep they are obligated to protect."
A ruling in a previous court case awarded $150,000 in legal fees to Mariyah Green, a Christian who made the same claims.
The report noted, "The Biden-Harris administration encouraged public schools to carry out non-Christian religious practices such as Transcendental Meditation as a way to promote equity. A report promulgated by the Biden-Harris administration in December 2023 titled 'Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools' states, 'Classroom-based mindfulness education' should include '[e]xperiential practice of mindful breathing, meditation, and mindful movement, such as yoga,' as well as holding class 'discussion[s] about how to practice mindfulness in everyday situations.'"
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Already multiple trillions in foreign investment in the United States had been secured by the administration of President Donald Trump, most of that in his first 100 days in office.
Then this week there was announced an economic plan with Saudi Arabia worth about $600 billion.
Then on Wednesday the White House announced a pact with Qatar worth "at least $1.2 trillion."
It's "another win for America" in Trump's campaign promises to bring back "Made in America" and his predicted "new Golden Age of prosperity."
Already, his tariffs program has secured a long-term agreement with the United Kingdom and a promising temporary agreement with China.
"By securing these investments, President Trump is spurring a manufacturing renaissance, driving economy growth, and creating high-paying jobs across the nation," the White House stated.
While critics and other doomsayers predicted Trump would trigger, immediately, a recession with his economic actions in pursuit of a fair world trade market for Americans, the nation's stock market today is just about where it was before the campaign was launched.
Several parts of Trump's deal with Qatar involve manufacturing, as there is a $96 billion agreement for Qatar to acquire up to 210 American-made Boeing 787 Dreamline and 777X aircraft powered by GE Aerospace engines.
The report said it's Boeing's largest-ever widebody order, and the White House calculated that it will support 154,000 U.S. jobs annually.
Other deals involve liquid natural gas production, and quantum technologies.
It also "advances" Qatar's defense investment in the U.S., locking in its procurement of state-of-the-art equipment from two leading U.S. defense contractors, Raytheon and General Atomics.
Both of those deals involve drone technology.
Further, the two nations agreed on a statement of intent "to further strengthen our security partnership, outlining over $38 billion in potential investments including support for burden-sharing at Al Udeid Air Base and future defense capabilities related to air defense and maritime security."
Other chapters of the agreement involve goals in the Qatar National Vision 2030 which opens opportunities for U.S. businesses in a number of ways.
Billions also are forecast to be invested in U.S. hotels and tourism, information technology, advanced manufacturing, financial services, and oil and gas.
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At least three members of Congress have been caught on camera sleeping Wednesday morning during debate over President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' domestic policy bill.
U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Blake Moore, R-Utah, were pulling an all-nighter when they appeared to go comatose.
"At least it's bipartisan," quipped Harris Faulkner of Fox News.
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who says he holds the record for the longest speech ever given in the House, told Faulkner: "I give them the benefit of the doubt on this one," adding, "The Democrats are playing games to try to delay" the bill.
Some reaction online includes:
"Sleep on your own damn time!! Get to f'ing work and do something for America!"
"I just assumed they all were since they never seem to get anything done."
"These are elected representatives and they think it's funny to fall asleep at work. They don't care about you."
"Absolutely embarrassing. Probably still better than her being awake though."
"TERM LIMITS!! Her term is over. These people get paid for sleeping and ripping us off."
"It must be exhausting to work two days a month."
"You work 3 days a year. The least you can do is stay awake for them. What a gross government."
"Let him sleep. He'll do less damage."
"She is within earshot of the person running the meeting. He should bang on the table and state her name loudly and wake her a** up! If I slept on my job I would lose my job."
"Does anyone actually believe that any of those politicians are working for the American people? Elon needs to DOGE congress and remove 90% of them."
"Look, sometimes when your know you can't get fired … why not take a five … ten, hour long break?"
"Incredible props to the camera operator."
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will not waste taxpayer money on those numerous "diversity, equity, inclusion" projects launched under the Joe Biden administration, according to a new report.
A Justice Department official has told Fox News those funds are now in the process of being moved to budget categories that target criminals.
"The Department of Justice under Pam Bondi will not waste discretionary funds on DEI passion projects that do not make Americans safer," the spokesman told the network.
"We will use our money to get criminals off the streets, seize drugs, and in some cases, fund programs that deliver a tangible impact for victims of crime."
Bondi's work on her first day at the DOJ included ordering officials to make certain that all DEI programs at the department were terminated.
She also ordered the elimination of DEI from the DOJ's training procedures, the report said.
Ordered removed were the programs' endless insistence on making decisions, such as hiring employees, based on race or sex factors.
Now the hiring is "solely on merit," the report said.
Bondi's own words explain what the department now is doing.
"Arresting violent terrorists, dismantling cartel networks, and rooting DEI out of American institution."
She told Fox, "We will continue working day in and day out to deliver on President Trump's Make America Safe Agenda."
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In May 2025, PricewaterhouseCoopers laid off 1,500 American workers, about 3% of its U.S. workforce. This followed another reduction of 1,800 U.S.-based employees just months earlier in late 2024.
Publicly, PwC blamed "historically low attrition rates" and "overcapacity." However, the real narrative reveals a betrayal: While American workers faced layoffs, PwC intensified its investment in India.
"This was a difficult decision and we made it with care … and a deep awareness of its impact on our people," PwC claimed in a statement about the layoffs.
However, this sentiment contrasts sharply with the company's previous commitment in 2021 to create over 100,000 net new jobs over five years in "critical areas such as cyber-security, cloud, climate, transformation and supply chain."
In just three years, PwC reached three-quarters of this target, adding 6,161 jobs in FY24 and a total of 68,681 jobs over the previous two years, bringing its global workforce to more than 370,000. However, this growth appears to exclude American professionals, suggesting that the anticipated "future workforce" is increasingly foreign and displacing U.S. workers. The promise of 100,000 new jobs stands in jarring contrast with their recent U.S. layoffs.
Moreover, PwC has positioned itself within India's government-supported academic and labor framework, shifting critical operations away from the United States, which contributes significantly to its revenue.
Silent cuts, strategic realignment
Laid-off employees reported sudden notifications via vague "Time Sensitive" Microsoft Teams meetings, where they were informed of their termination, often with little to no warning. Some were on track for promotions and raises, only to be let go, while others were dismissed just months after being hired. The firm did not cite any financial crisis, global downturn or similar layoffs occurring elsewhere.
In contrast, PwC is expanding its operations in Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai, transferring entire service lines, including technology, audit, tax and consulting, to Indian teams. These changes focus not on growth, but on cost-cutting, offshoring and circumventing U.S. labor standards.
As Global Advisory Head David Maras noted, "India has transformed into a strategic imperative for PwC."
PwC's new "One Consulting" model, anchored in AI, managed services and transformation programs, is now centered in India rather than the United States.
Academic deals and labor pipelines
Underlying PwC's strategy is a collaboration with India's Ministry of Education and corporate policymakers. Through "industry-academia" initiatives, companies directly partner with universities to create low-cost labor pools for global deployment.
PwC has formalized this approach through Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) abroad, such as its agreement with a corporate group in Dubai, which establishes direct pipelines of pre-trained labor for the firm. These backroom "industry-academia" partnerships appear to benefit India and multinational corporations while undermining U.S. graduates and professionals.
To underscore its deepening commitment to India, PwC recently released a report titled "Making the case for global workforce migration: A strategic blueprint to harness India's demographic dividend," outlining its vision to position India as a global labor hub. This blueprint aligns with PwC's broader shift in operations and talent strategy away from the United States.
The financial truth: Made in America, spent in India
In fiscal year 2024, PwC achieved a record global revenue of $55.4 billion, with contributions from various regions: America generated $24.3 billion, a 3.4% growth; Europe, the Middle East and Africa contributed $21.7 billion, an 11.2% increase; while the Asia-Pacific region, including India and 31 other countries, brought in only $9.3 billion, marking a 7.1% decline.
Despite the United States remaining PwC's largest revenue source, it is simultaneously where the firm is cutting jobs. Conversely, during a period of declining revenues, PwC continues hiring and investing in India while establishing new delivery models. Factors such as cheaper labor, lenient regulations, or undisclosed agreements with the Indian government may contribute to this shift.
Regardless of the reasons, one thing is clear: PwC has utilized the revenue generated in the United States to lay off American workers and expand foreign operations that serve the same American clients at lower costs. This is not theoretical capital; it's genuine revenue earned on American soil, then redirected to fund foreign operations, infrastructure and jobs.
This is not expansion; it's extraction.
PwC's U.S. layoffs, like many others, were never about "attrition." They were about labor arbitrage. The United States is being hollowed out to finance the rise of a foreign competitor.
Every U.S. layoff at PwC has a matching investment in India. Whether it's tech hubs, service lines or academic partnerships, the trend is unmistakable: Export the work, import the talent, abandon the Americans.
PwC is not the only firm following this path, but as one of the most influential global consultancies, it sets a precedent for a generation of multinationals that are restructuring labor markets without democratic oversight.
Until Americans confront this extraction model and hold companies like PwC accountable, this wealth and labor drain will not only accelerate, it will become permanent. And American workers will keep paying the price for corporate loyalty that no longer exists.