A former Freddie Mac employee was taken into custody after making bomb threats on social media against the government-sponsored enterprise, Breitbart reported. Maria Del Carmen Lopez Lozano allegedly said in a series of posts threatening the McLean, Virginia, headquarters and its employees.
Fairfax County Police arrested Lopez Lozanno, who worked in the company's tech department, on Wednesday following threats she made online. Although authorities haven't released the posts, an unnamed source close to the matter said the 38-year-old claimed she would "blow everything up in Freddie Mac right now so they know this is real and not fake," the source claimed.
"Give me a few more minutes and I will blow up this mother ****** building at Freddie Mac so people know that this is real and not fake," Lopez Lozanno is said to have added. She also allegedly made threats to President Donald Trump-appointed U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte.
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— John Carney (@carney) March 27, 2025
The threats began after Lopez Lozano reportedly went live on Facebook while driving to the mortgage company's HQ1 building. She broadcasted herself going onto company grounds by pretending to be a senior executive.
She then lied about Pulte restoring her employment and giving her a promotion. Because of these antics, police arrested Lopez Lozano and charged her with trespassing and making a bomb threat.
Shockingly, police released her on Thursday morning, and a source close to the matter said she immediately resumed her online behavior. Freddie Mac and FHFAD, the agency overseeing the company, wouldn't confirm anything about the case, however.
It's not known why Lopez Lozanno made such threats as police have kept mum on the case. There has been turnover at the mortgage company, including the exit of Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid board members who resigned from the affiliated financing company, Fannie Mae.
Notably, Pulte has cut some 200 employees, according to the UK Daily Mail, but it doesn't appear Lopez Lozano was one of them. Instead, she ranted that "Freddie Mac as an investor has hacked the brain using Artificial Intelligence, and they did it with the help of Maria Del Carmen Lozano."
There's something about the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts to streamline the government that has triggered unhinged attacks. Many of them are directed at the leader of the effort, Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, or rather, the cars that he makes.
There's been an epidemic of attacks on Teslas and dealerships simply because of what Musk is trying to do with streamlining the government and rooting out fraud and waste, Fox News reported.
"The real problem is not the people. It's not like the crazy guy that firebombs a Tesla dealership," Musk told Fox News’ Bret Baier on "Special Report" Thursday.
"It's the people pushing the propaganda that cause that guy to do it. Those are the real villains here," Musk charged.
It's still unclear what motivated Lopez Lozanno, but it comes at a time when these unhinged attacks are happening because people are upset about Trump's agenda. It's time for disgruntled Americans to act with civility and not like criminals.
The Senate voted 52-48 on Thursday to overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would limit overdraft fees for credit unions and major banks, the Washington Examiner reported. This comes as President Donald Trump's administration reviews the agency for cuts.
The original rule capping the fees was enacted during then-President Joe Biden's term. With the Senate approving the resolution, introduced by Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC), the measure will go to the House of Representatives.
While limiting the fees is sold as a measure to help the poor, many believe that it would disincentivize banks from doing business with financially risky customers and be a net negative to the impoverished. Scott said as much when introducing the resolution.
"This overdraft conversation is a critically important conversation if you are like me, a guy who grew up in poverty, a single-parent household, who understands the difficulty, the challenge, of single moms making those ends meet. I want every single hardworking American to have access to our financial system," Scott said.
Scott's Senate resolution was a remedy for the unintended ramifications of the cap while a similar resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives for the same reason. House Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) called the fee cap a CFPB overreach.
"As I have consistently said, the CFPB needs guardrails on its enforcement and rulemaking powers, and this rule is another clear example of why. The CFPB’s actions on overdraft is another form of government price controls that hurt consumers who deserve financial protections and greater choice," Hill said in a statement.
The original rule came about when Biden, to buy votes, fixated on eliminating so-called "junk fees." One type he addressed was overdraft fees, which he capped as low as $5 for institutions with $10 billion in assets, was done ostensibly to help the poor, who are disproportionately the ones left paying these fees, according to the Associated Press.
The fees charged for an overdraft, which happens when a debit comes through for more than the balance in the account, were upwards of $35. Biden called them "exploitive," though it's a way for banks to collect on poor financial risks that would otherwise be turned away.
Biden's CFPB focused solely on the dollar amount of the fees, touting $5 billion in annual overdraft fees that would not have to be paid. This translated to $225 per household for those whose balances typically hovered between $237 and $439, which make up 70% of overdraft fees paid.
Even before the latest resolutions undoing Biden's legacy, Trump signaled that there could be cuts to the CFPB. Last month, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency met with federal employees from the CFPB to let them know most of the 1,700 employees would be cut as they were "winding down" its operations, NBC News reported.
One employee, who identified himself by the pseudonym Alex Doe, said that he had orders to clean house. "My team was directed to assist with terminating the vast majority of CFPB employees as quickly as possible," he told the news outlet.
The three-phase plan would go as many other agencies with probationary and term employees the first out, followed by massive cuts to 1,200 jobs. "Finally, the Bureau would ‘reduce altogether’ within 60-90 days by terminating most of its remaining staff," Doe explained.
The ultimate goal was to get to just a handful of employees who might be absorbed into another agency. "One Senior Executive said that CFPB will become a ‘room at Treasury, White House, or Federal Reserve with five men and a phone in it,'" Doe claimed.
It is a good decision to allow banks to do business in a way that keeps them solvent so they can continue to service all kinds of customers. The fact that Trump is also looking to cut the CFPB is a bonus for businesses and consumers.
While families like the Clintons, Bidens, and Obamas seem to have a lot in common, former first lady Michelle Obama will not follow in her husband's footsteps and try to run for the presidency.
Another former first lady, Hillary Clinton, who, like Obama, holds a law degree in her own right, famously pursued that endeavor to disastrous ends in 2016 when she squared off against President Donald Trump before his first term in office.
Because Obama was so well-liked within her husband's party, many campaign strategists have been aware that she could usher in a third Obama administration if she ran for president.
However, Obama said in a recent interview that a presidential run is "never gonna happen" and insisted she just doesn't want to move back to the White House.
“When people ask me would I ever run, the answer is no,” Obama told Kylie Kelce, wife of retired NFL star Jason Kelce, on a recent episode of the Not Gonna Lie podcast.
“If you ask me that, then you have absolutely no idea the sacrifice that your kids make when your parents are in that role.”
“Not only am I not interested in politics in that way, but the thought of, like, putting my girls back into that, you know, spotlight when they are just now establishing themselves. It’s like, you know, okay. I think we’ve done enough.”
Michelle Obama says she has zero intention of ever running for president, says she has already done enough.
The comment came on Kylie Kelce's podcast.
"And so when people ask me would I ever run, the answer is no."
"If you ask me that [question], then you have absolutely no… pic.twitter.com/CquJDY1WIe
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 25, 2025
The daughters of former president Barack Obama, Sasha and Malia, grew up at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. and were seven and ten years old, respectively, when they moved into the White House.
“The day-to-day kind of challenges that any parent has with teenagers, we had it on 100,” the former first lady said.
“I longed for the days when, you know, just write on the wall. …We can wash that off.”
“I was so glad when we got out of the White House,” she added. “I wanted them to have the freedom of not having the eyes of the world on them. I mean, they still are dealing with paparazzi and being who they are and trying to carve out their own identity.”
Even though Kelce's podcast featuring the ex-first lady had over 277,000 listeners, many wondered if Obama would really not run for the office that her husband had held.
“She has zero intention but at any time it can become ‘I’m saving democracy this isn’t my choice’ lmao,” one user posted to X.
“Retirement’s overrated – bet she’ll change her mind!” another listener commented.
“[This] sounds like ‘let’s make it more dramatic when I finally say yes’; good plan,” according to one post.
The private information of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and other top national security officials is available online, as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over leaked Signal messages.
The German outlet Der Spiegel identified e-mails, phone numbers, and some passwords belonging to national security adviser Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Some of the data was commercially available, while other information was leaked by hackers online.
The administration's critics say the private data could be leveraged by counterintelligence operatives to spy on the White House, which has been engulfed in controversy after a journalist was inadvertently included in a sensitive conversation about a military strike in Yemen.
The Trump administration has said the situation is being blown out of proportion, with Trump calling it a "witch hunt."
Using commercially available data, Der Spiegel tracked down an email address that was active until a few days ago, and a phone number that was associated with a recently deleted WhatsApp account. The WhatsApp account had a profile picture of Hegseth with his shirt off. The email address was also found, along with its password, in databases containing hacked user data.
Similarly, Der Spiegel got Waltz's phone and e-mail, and some passwords, linking the information with his Microsoft Teams, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and Signal accounts.
Gabbard's information was more closely guarded, but her leaked email address was reportedly obtained through WikiLeaks and Reddit.
A spokesperson for Waltz told the outlet that his passwords and accounts were changed before he entered Congress in 2019. A spokesperson for Gabbard similarly said that she has updated her passwords several times since her personal data was compromised 10 years ago.
Der Spiegel sent messages to the Signal and WhatsApp accounts associated with Gabbard and Walz, and they were apparently delivered.
The outlet conceded that it is not clear if the Signal accounts are the same ones that were used in the chat about strikes in Yemen.
Separately, WIRED reported that Waltz's friend list on the mobile payment app Venmo was publicly available.
The account, which has since been made private, listed several journalists and government officials, including Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles.
Waltz has taken responsibility for the leak of the administration's communications over Signal. Democrats have called on Waltz and Hegseth to resign.
Trump, after defending Waltz, appeared to shift tone on Wednesday as he blamed him for the leak.
"It was Mike, I guess. I don’t know, I always thought it was Mike," Trump said, adding the scandal is a "witch hunt."
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
Just as the issue of taking hard-earned money from taxpayers to give to the leftist ideologues at PBS and NPR has come up before the Department of Government Efficiency, and Congress, one member, Rep. Brandon Gill, has posted online a video of some of the most hateful comments they have broadcast over the years.
Including a hope that a man will "get AIDS from a transfusion" and the wild claim that Christians in America blow up people "every single day."
The video comes from NewsBusters of the Media Research Center.
Twitchy noted, "Taxpayers funded Nina Totenberg's salary so she could wish Jesse Helms would contract AIDS and the panel could laugh about it."
Other comments, about a Supreme Court justice, "I hope his wife feeds him lots of eggs and butter and he dies early, like many black men do, of heart disease."
On an explanation about how Islam teaches that to kill other people is a good thing? "But Christians do that every single day, in this country."
A Fidel Castro's "charisma remains as strong as ever."
"America is exceptionally religious, has always been … founded by a theocratic cult of religious nuts."
And a comparison that President Trump's first term was like Kristallnacht, that infamous Nazi event of book-burning and destruction.
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
Members of the U.S. military always have faced some unique stresses, especially those that are related to battle, as well as being separated from their families for extended periods of time. On top of that, in recent years, the Biden administration created entirely new stresses on service members by imposing Marxist "diversity, equity and inclusion" practices on all branches, inviting and paying for hundreds of transgender surgeries for gender-confused military recruits, imposing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate throughout the U.S. military, causing many to be ejected from their service, and more.
Even while such "woke" madness is being rapidly eliminated from the military by the new Trump administration, the traditional mental health hurdles some service members and veterans face – from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to depression and suicidality – unfortunately remain. Such mental-emotional challenges often stem from combat exposure and then transitioning to civilian life after years of serving in the military. Many of the issues thus encountered are often compounded by the use of alcohol or drugs.
As service members and others try to deal with such difficult emotional issues, one retired U.S. Navy officer, who has successfully trained many service members with life-saving principles of staying sane and balanced even under severe stress, has written a short self-help book to reach even more people, both in and out of the military. In an interview with WorldNetDaily, former Senior Chief Petty Officer Dennis Stager recalled how a "commanding officer asked me to write a book about a subject I taught to his very large command, which triggered amazing results." The 83-page self-help book is titled "Surviving Your Feelings: Deal with your emotions and proceed into the light of freedom."
Starting with the basic premise that "dealing with our emotions is better than running from them," Stager offers "historically proven truths and values" that have an unsurpassed track record of helping people manage their thoughts and behaviors.
Now 87, Stager retired from the U.S. Navy in 1990 after 29 years of service.
Confiding in WND, Stager said he once considered himself not to be much of a "people person," yet said his experiences as a Naval petty officer taught him to "read people well." In fact, he said, it was this ability that also made him "a good instructor," which prompted a former executive officer in the Navy to invite Stager to help "clean up his command." After meeting that task with clear success through his instructional sessions with Navy personnel, Stager was challenged to write the book, since – as he was told by his executive officer – "what I have is what people need to have," he said, recalling his conversation to WND.
Published in March 2024, Stager said, the book offers readers "a path to living life with freedom." Although people are often told to deal with their emotions by compartmentalizing or dismissing them, he noted that simply doesn't work, at least not for long. "We must," Stager said, "learn to live with them successfully."
"The bottom line," he told WND, "is that when people learn to handle their own emotional bucket, they can become successful in living life." This is something Stager has emphasized in more than 20 years of hosting his seminar. It can apply to relationships, business and many other parts of an individual's daily life, he added.
"Our thoughts must be utilized to manage our emotions and our behaviors," Stager argued. "By doing this, a person can often avoid failing and release themselves from the burdens of life."
For the former Naval officer and instructor, it's simply better – much better – to talk about feelings than keep them bottled up inside. "Name it, claim it, own it and deal with it" is the mantra unpacked in his book. To effectively deal with emotions, Stager said, a person must be encouraged to commit to these steps.
In the book, he added, "One near universal tool to apply is to 'talk, not walk.' Walking away from problems only allows the pressure to build, so that the eventual explosion of emotions is greater than first imagined." It is his desire for readers to throw out the "garbage" and irrational thoughts generated by one's negative feelings and emotions.
Finally, said Stager, the book provides the tools to help a person move forward "into the light of freedom." And personally speaking, he affirmed, "God is in charge, and Christ is the key to peace of mind. He owns it, runs it, and designed it."
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley long has lectured on the Constitution. Advised Congress on the Constitution. Even represented members of Congress on constitutional issues.
And he's long been involved in Democratic politics.
Recently, he noted that the party is harder and harder to recognize because of "a new generation of foul-mouthed, censorship-supporting, mob-enabling" leaders.
But even given that standard, Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., now has gone too far, Turley explains in a new column.
That's when Goldman claimed an FBI investigation of the leftist violence being launched against Tesla cars, the company, and individual vehicle owners, because of owner Elon Musk's affiliation with President Donald Trump, is nothing but "lawfare."
"Goldman's latest controversy captures how Democrats have now entirely cut the cords of decency and moderation that once tethered their party to the mainstream of our society," he wrote.
Goldman, in fact, claimed that the FBI is investigating a long list of crimes that have been inspired by a leftist agenda against President Donald Trump, and Musk: "This is the political weaponization of the DOJ. Trump uses his official authority to defend his benefactor Elon Musk. The FBI then creates a task force to use our law enforcement to 'crackdown' [sic] on adversaries of Musk's [sic]. Where are the Republicans so opposed to 'lawfare'?"
Those, in fact, are "otherworldly," Turley expressed.
"There are have widespread attacks on Tesla charging stations, vehicles, and dealerships, including multiple arson attacks. It is clearly political violence orchestrated against an American company and American property owners, including individual citizens, to push consumers away from buying Musk products and associations," he said.
"That sounds a lot like the definition of terrorism. The Justice Department defines domestic terrorism as 'Violent, criminal acts committed by individuals and/or groups to further ideological goals stemming from domestic influences, such as those of a political, religious, social, racial, or environmental nature.'"
He confirmed the rash of violence against Tesla is "political violence designed to intimidate and harm those with opposing political views."
And he warned there now is "a sense of license among some on the left in carrying out attacks on those on the right."
His warning included, "This is how rage rhetoric of leaders like Goldman can fuel violent rage in the most unhinged elements of their party. … Once released by the rage from the confines of reason and civility, it is easy to dismiss the investigation of political violence as 'political weaponization.' In attacking the FBI investigation, Goldman is the very voice of an age of rage."
Durable goods orders in the United States experienced a surprising increase in February, contrary to the projections of a decrease.
This unexpected uptick signals robust business investment in several sectors crucial to the economy, a huge boon to President Donald Trump's administration.
In February, orders for durable goods — items expected to last three years or more — rose by 0.9% to a total of $289.3 billion. This outcome exceeded economists' predictions, which anticipated a 1.0% decline. Particularly noteworthy is that when excluding the often-volatile transportation category, orders still grew by 0.7%, greatly surpassing the expected increase of 0.3%.
The automotive industry proved to be a significant contributor to this growth. Orders for automobiles increased by 4.0%, while the shipment of motor vehicles and parts rose by 3.9%. This demonstrates ongoing consumer and business demand for new vehicles, reflecting a healthy level of activity within this key market segment.
Despite the overall positive trend, core capital goods orders, which exclude aircraft and reflect business spending plans, saw a slight decline of 0.3% in February. This follows a more significant increase of 0.9% in January. Nonetheless, year-to-date figures show that core capital goods orders are still up by 7.3%, highlighting continued business investment over a longer period.
Other sectors contributing to the uptick include computers and machinery, with orders rising by 1.1% and 0.2%, respectively. These increases suggest steady demand within these sectors, which are essential for numerous industries.
Despite the notable gains in several areas, some categories saw declines. Orders for non-defense aircraft and parts decreased by 5.0%. However, this category often experiences volatility and does not detract significantly from the overall positive outlook suggested by the broader data.
The durable goods report reflects resilience in business demand and investment amidst broader economic concerns. These include persistent challenges such as inflation and global market fluctuations, which have been areas of significant focus.
Transportation equipment orders overall rose by 1.5%. Meanwhile, inventories showed a slight increase of 0.1% to $533.2 billion, with primary metals inventories declining, while fabricated metal products remained steady. These inventory adjustments indicate businesses managing their stock in response to demand fluctuations.
Beyond the report on durable goods, there are other indicators of strong economic performance. Recent data also shows increases in new home sales and industrial output, further supporting the view of continued economic activity. These additional metrics paint a picture of sectors rebounding and expanding, despite underlying challenges.
While core capital goods shipments climbed by 0.9%, showcasing delivery of previously placed orders, the overall picture for February is one of growth and resilience. Businesses continue to invest across various sectors, underscoring confidence in future economic conditions.
As industries adjust to market demands, the unexpected increase in durable goods orders stands out as a key indicator of economic health and business confidence. This growth, particularly within significant sectors like automobiles and technology, suggests that businesses anticipate continued engagement from consumers and are willing to invest in maintaining production and innovation.
Looking forward, the resilience seen in durable goods and other economic indicators will likely remain crucial as companies navigate challenging market conditions. The commitment to investment reflected in these orders could play a pivotal role in sustaining economic stability and growth in the ensuing months.
NASA has made a bold move by terminating $420 million in contracts, reports indicated -- a decision driven by a new focus on optimizing resources in line with its evolving mission priorities.
The space agency's decision forms part of a larger governmental initiative to enhance operational efficiency and has led to significant concerns in the scientific community.
The decision comes alongside NASA's effort to streamline spending and redirect funds toward high-impact projects. This shift resulted in the suspension of contracts considered redundant or not aligned with its core objectives. Among those affected are programs linked to climate science and diversity, sparking debates among experts and stakeholders.
Though specifics regarding the exact contracts cut are unclear, organizational hints provide some insight. The removal of language focused on promoting diversity within missions, like the Artemis mission's inclusion goals, signals a significant shift. The mission had previously emphasized bringing the first woman and person of color to the moon, ambitions now less prominently featured on official websites.
The termination decisions also directly impacted individuals within the agency. One prominent change is the dismissal of a chief scientist who was preparing to lead a major segment of the International Panel on Climate Change. This move underscores the reorientation away from international climate science efforts.
The controversy extends to the academic world, with grant cancellations drawing criticism from researchers. NASA's recent termination of $45 million in "Change Management Support Services" contracts, each valued at $15 million, led to confusion and dissatisfaction. These agreements were initially slated to offer leadership support across the agency.
Sarah Hörst, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins University, publicly expressed her dismay regarding the severed funding, noting that grant cancellations had already begun. Meredith MacGregor, another academic from the same institution, highlighted the abrupt nature of these terminations, arguing their unwarranted nature given prior peer reviews and ongoing work.
Financially, the cutbacks reflect comparisons with past agency expenditures, such as the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission, which launched in late 2021. The mission's costs nearly parallel the current contract terminations. These decisions are indicative of NASA's desire to ensure future endeavors promise significant returns.
NASA's initiatives are part of a broader governmental push driven by the Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to streamline public spending. The termination of consultancy contracts, mainly those providing leadership support services, aligns with this objective.
Bethany Stevens, NASA's press secretary, emphasized the agency's commitment to resource optimization conforming with the government's efficiency strategies. Stevens highlighted that by shedding these contracts, NASA seeks to direct taxpayer dollars toward projects promising substantial impact while retaining essential functions.
Reorienting its efforts, NASA is increasingly aligning with Mars exploration initiatives, a shift closely associated with entities like SpaceX and visionary Elon Musk. This alignment suggests a future focus on Martian missions, potentially redirecting not just funds but strategic intent.
These cost-saving measures have understandably added to anxieties within NASA, particularly with recent job layoffs and fears of additional workforce reductions. The contract cuts and strategic realignment are viewed as precursors to more profound organizational changes.
Debate continues as academia and industry watch NASA's transformations unfold. With essential climate science initiatives curtailed and diversity goals seemingly deprioritized, many professionals worry about the long-term implications for scientific research and inclusivity.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing discussions likely to influence future agency strategies. How NASA balances innovation with resource management will define its path forward and impact its legacy in both science and social responsibility.
If you want a sense of how desperate and lost Democrats have become, look no further than Maxine Waters' (D-Ca.) latest rant against President Trump.
While protesting against DOGE over the weekend, Waters made the bizarre suggestion that the president should deport his own wife, Melania.
Waters suggested that the First Lady somehow benefited from the practice of automatic birthright citizenship that her husband is currently targeting.
Trump's wife is a naturalized citizen who was born in Slovenia, so Waters' point is totally off, to put it mildly.
Melania Trump became a U.S. citizen in 2006. She later sponsored her parents for citizenship, and they were naturalized in 2018.
Although Melania entered the U.S. through the legal process, that hasn't stopped Trump's critics on the left from sometimes invoking her immigrant background to attack his policies against illegal immigration.
"When he [Trump] talks about birthright, and he's going to undo the fact that the Constitution allows those who are born here, even if the parents are undocumented, they have a right to stay in America," Waters said.
"If he wants to start looking so closely to find those who were born here and their parents were undocumented, maybe he ought to first look at Melania."
"We don't know whether or not her parents were documented. And maybe we better just take a look," she added.
The Trump administration has argued that the Fourteenth Amendment was never meant to grant automatic citizenship to the children of illegal aliens.
The relevant section of the Amendment states, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
Critics of the current practice, including the Trump administration, argue that the key phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" excludes those who fall under the jurisdiction of a foreign power, such as illegal aliens.
Trump signed an executive order to terminate birthright citizenship on his first day back in the White House. Last week, Trump asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the consequential legal battle.
Waters is a notorious for her inflammatory attacks on Trump. She infamously encouraged mobs of people to harass his staff during his first presidential term as Democrats whipped up a furor over his border policies.
Trump, at the time, called her a "low IQ person."