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An assistant attorney general in Rhode Island who made national news for repeatedly shouting, "I'm an A.G." at police officers confronting her in a restaurant will be put on unpaid leave.
While Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan Hogan initially was put on paid leave, starting Monday she'll be staying at home – without pay, reports Fox News digital.
It is unclear how long Flanagan will remain on unpaid leave until a final determination is made on her employment.
As WorldNetDaily reported, police responded Aug. 14 night just before 10 p.m. to a trespassing call for customers refusing to leave a business, in this case the upscale Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island.
Despite numerous warnings, Flanagan refused to leave and was taken into custody, but not before she legally challenged the officer – all caught on bodycam footage.
"You're not gonna arrest us," said Flanagan, repeating, "I'm an A.G. I'm an A.G."
"Good for you. I don't give a sh**," said the officer. "Let's go. We're going."
Earlier this week, Flanagan's boss, Rhode Island Democrat Attorney General Peter Neronha, talked to a local radio host about Flanagan's fate.
As the Gateway Pundit reported, Neronha stated, "Look, she's put me in a bad position. She's embarrassed herself, humiliated herself, and treated the Newport Police Department horribly. She is going to take some steps to try to address that in the next day or so. But I just don't know what I'm going to do yet, Jean, and I have to give it some more thought.
"But the inexcusable behavior – she knows better. The office knows better. I've got 110 lawyers. She embarrassed all of them, in a sense. … I want to get some more information, frankly, about what's going on with her before I make my final decision."
Fox News reported Wednesday that Neronha sat Flanagan down and had her watch the arrest video with him.
In a decisive session spurred by recent devastating events, the Texas House of Representatives passed a comprehensive six-bill package aimed at bolstering flood disaster responses and preventive measures in the Texas Hill Country, as Just the News reports, a move supported by President Donald Trump.
The legislative package, designed to enhance future disaster preparedness, includes critical reforms in emergency communications and safety protocols for youth camps.
Initially, progress on this vital legislation was stalled when over 50 Democrats withdrew, leading to the loss of a required quorum and halting the legislative process during an earlier session. This political maneuver effectively delayed deliberation on the flood relief package, among other key legislative items.
Subsequent to the political standoff, another special session was convened, eventually leading to the restoration of quorum. This allowed for the passage of several important bills, including a controversial congressional redistricting bill and the crucial flood relief package meant to address the aftermath of the July 4 Hill Country flood disaster.
The adopted legislation includes House Bill 1, which implements new safety protocols for youth camps, and Senate Bill 2, which reinforces disaster preparedness across various agencies. Also passed was House Bill 3, which calls for the creation of the Texas Interoperability Council to enhance communication during emergencies.
Other bills passed include Senate Bill 5 and House Bill 20, which allocate funds for disaster relief and related infrastructure improvements, and House Bill 22, which provides resources for local governments to invest in early warning systems and other necessary improvements.
House Speaker Dustin Burrows praised the legislation, stating that it addresses significant needs for improved systems and processes to prepare for future emergencies. Burrows highlighted the legislature's commitment to ensuring the state's readiness in the face of disaster.
Contrastingly, State Rep. Brian Harrison expressed significant concerns about several of the bills, voting against four out of the six. Harrison criticized the increased size and scope of government these bills represented and questioned the potential adverse impacts on existing processes and the autonomy of local governments.
Harrison specifically targeted amendments made to HB 1, lamenting that these changes, facilitated by Democrat modifications, could potentially lead to the unnecessary closure of youth camps that were otherwise safe from flood threats.
Beyond the immediate aftermath of the flood, Harrison's critiques continued with Senate Bill 2, arguing it introduces unnecessary occupational licenses and could undermine the role of local voters by making it easier to remove their elected officials.
His critique extended to House Bill 3, which he said could lead to unchecked government expansion, and House Bill 22, which he feared would improperly extend financial authorities related to emergency spending.
Despite these objections, the legislative session saw these bills pass by considerable majorities, with Harrison being a notable dissenter. The focus on expanding capacity for emergency response and streamlining disaster preparedness through these bills garnered bipartisan support from the majority of lawmakers.
Following the House’s approval, these bills are now poised for consideration in the Texas Senate, where they are expected to pass without significant opposition. Gov. Greg Abbott, having signaled his approval, is anticipated to sign the bills into law, formalizing the state’s escalated efforts to combat and prepare for natural disasters.
This legislative action marks a significant step towards strengthening Texas’ resilience against natural disasters, particularly in regions like the Hill Country, which are prone to flooding and other natural calamities. The expected outcomes include better-prepared communities and more robust infrastructure to manage future disaster scenarios effectively.
The legislative measures, once enacted, promise to bring not only immediate relief but also long-term improvements to disaster management and response strategies across the state, ensuring a more coordinated and efficient approach to handling emergency situations in Texas.
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President Donald Trump has delivered a verdict on Lisa D. Cook, a governor for the Federal Reserve who now is facing accusations of mortgage fraud.
His conclusion: She'll be fired if she doesn't resign.
WND reported only a day earlier that Cook was the third major Democrat personality in recent weeks to face mortgage fraud claims.
It was the U.S. Federal Housing FHFA that alleged, in a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, that Cook committed mortgage fraud by designating both an out of state condominium as well as a Michigan residence as her primary "home," at the same time.
Shortly later, the condo allegedly was offered for rent.
The government statement said, "When someone commits mortgage fraud, they undermine the faith and integrity of our System. It does not matter who you are – no one is above the law. We have sent a Criminal Referral to the Department of Justice with regard to the allegations against Ms. Cook, and the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them."
Earlier cases were assembled against Letitia James, the attorney general for New York whose massive mortgage fraud case against President Donald Trump's companies collapse in a heap of smoldering ashes this week when her $500 million plus judgment against Trump was trashed by an appeals court.
She was accused of wrongly claiming the location of her "primary residence."
Then it was Adam Schiff, the Democrat senator from California who pushed hard at the false claims of the Russiagate conspiracy theory over which Trump was impeached – and acquitted.
He apparently claimed two residences as his "primary" at the same time.
The Gateway Pundit noted Special Prosecutor Ed Martin is currently investigating Cook for mortgage fraud and falsifying bank statements.
Martin also asked Fed Chair Jerome Powell to remove Cook from her post.
The report noted, "According to housing regulator Bill Pulte's criminal referral, Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud by lying on her mortgage application and falsifying bank statements when she designated her out-of-state Atlanta condo as her 'primary residence'—just two weeks after taking a loan on her Michigan home, which she also claimed as her 'primary residence.'"
Cook claimed she now is being "bullied" into leaving her post, which she said she won't do.
A former FBI agent speculated on the "Just the News, No Noise" TV show that those who orchestrated the "Russiagate" scandal against President Donald Trump in 2016 could face subversion or racketeering charges if prosecutors were able to build a case against them.
Jonathan Gilliam, also a former Navy Seal, said, "I think also what we have to start looking at is things like subversion. You know, subversion, like treason and insurrection...these are all criminal actions that there's law for."
Memos that were declassified this week showed that James Comey personally authorized the leaking of classified information to the media in 2016 just before the election, and that prosecutors knew this but declined to bring charges against him.
ex-FBI general counsel James Baker and ex-Comey chief of staff James Rybicki provided the information about Comey to federal prosecutors, but memos showing this were redacted until Attorney General Pam Bondi unredacted them this week.
"When you look at those types of crimes...okay, maybe they leaked this information, but was their motive and intent to subvert the government of the United States, or a standing president, or a president that was coming into office?" Gilliam said. "If that's the case, then the statute of limitations goes out the door."
Subversion refers to actions that undermine a government or political system.
Charging government officials who clearly tried their best to destroy Trump's credibility and reputation both before and after he won the 2016 presidential election with subversion would be a novel way to bring them to justice.
If it works, it would most likely discourage other government officials from using similar tactics in an attempt to bring down their opponents.
Another tactic that Gilliam thinks could work isn't novel, and has already been tried against Trump: a racketeering charge against those who conspired to put forth the false Russiagate narrative.
"I believe it's important for them to go forward on a RICO case, because they link all of these individuals, and they can show whether the statute of limitations for those particular crimes have gone," Gilliam said. "Let's say they've passed, but they can show that two or more people were involved in these crimes for the purpose of furthering their criminal enterprise. That's a RICO charge."
RICO charges are a way to get around the statute of limitations, but is that the smartest way to go?
It might be difficult to prove RICO charges, in the same way it was for prosecutors who were shut down against Trump for the same charges.
Comey could also face perjury charges, since he testified to Congress that he had never authorized any leaks within the apartment and was not a source for the media himself.
House member Tim Burchett (R-TN) reacted to the documents, saying, "I have to talk to an attorney about what the definition of treason is, but at the very least it's collusion. I think a felony was committed. I think that the cover-up is, in this case, maybe even worse than the crime, because you got to ask yourself, whatever, what else were they covering up?"
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A man has been arrested for expressing his affinity for the traditional English breakfast that includes bacon.
Perhaps it's a good thing he didn't mention sausage.
The scenario developed in Cumbria, England, where townsfolk were objecting to yet another Islamic mosque being erected adjacent to their small town.
Cumbria police have increased their patrols and are monitoring online comments so they can investigate potential thought crimes that could develop during the towns' objections.
They've also been on hand at the construction site to makes sure no one offends Muslims by saying "bacon."
Viral footage confirms a man saying, "We love bacon" and being cuffed and arrested.
He asks why he's being arrested and an officer confirms it's because he mentioned bacon, which under the nation's Public Order Act of 1986 apparently could be considered "threatening or abusive words or behavior."
That law, in fact, claims that using words that someone else doesn't like can cause "distress" and is therefore illegal.
A report at the Blaze confirms, "A stated affinity for pork — like silent Christian prayer — is now an arrestable offense in the land of St. George."
"The State Department admonished the U.K. this week against continuing its clampdown on free speech and persecution of Christians, once again blasting the penalties handed out to those Britons who dare to engage in silent prayer near abortion facilities. It turns out that British pork lovers may similarly be in need of such advocacy," the report said.
The report noted bacon is forbidden by the Quran, "but essential to a full English breakfast."
It explained to accommodate the exploding Muslim population in the U.K., a huge number of mosques have been or are being built.
"This expansion has made its way to the town of Dalton-in-Furness in the English county of Cumbria, which is set to get its first mosque," the report said.
Some people among the 8,000 in town object to the huge project adjacent.
The leader of Independence Party, Nick Tenconi, said, "The takeover of the U.K. continues. … Enough with the inclusivity BS. That argument has been utterly lost by the woke left and proponents of the Islamist caliphate in Britain. People simply aren't buying it any more and are rightly outraged. There is absolutely no need to put a mosque here, and the sole reason is to artificially flood the area with Muslims…"
"British journalist Isabel Oakeshott noted that bacon is a fundamental part of the full English breakfast, stressing that 'it is part of our culinary culture — which is why there should be nothing remotely controversial about saying so,'" the report noted.
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For the third time in just months, a prominent Democrat has been accused of lying to federal officials about housing in order to get preferential mortgage terms.
First it was Letitia James, the attorney general for New York who flamboyantly claimed in a court case that is on appeal that President Donald Trump's companies committed fraud in loan deals the banks were happy to make, profited from, and would like to do again.
She was accused of wrongly claiming the location of her "primary residence."
Then it was Adam Schiff, the Democrat senator from California who pushed hard at the false claims of the Russiagate conspiracy theory over which Trump was impeached – and acquitted.
He apparently claimed two residences as his "primary" at the same time.
Now Trump is calling for Lisa D. Cook, a governor of the Federal Reserve who was appointed by Joe Biden, to leave her post because she faces the same accusations.
It was the U.S. Federal Housing FHFA that alleged, in a criminal referral to the Department of Justice, that Cook committed mortgage fraud by designating both an out of state condominium as well as a Michigan residence as her primary "home," at the same time.
Shortly later, the condo allegedly was offered for rent.
The government statement said, "When someone commits mortgage fraud, they undermine the faith and integrity of our System. It does not matter who you are – no one is above the law. We have sent a Criminal Referral to the Department of Justice with regard to the allegations against Ms. Cook, and the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them."
The Gateway Pundit said federal housing chief Bill Pulte also has called for Cook to resign, and asked if Fed chief Jerome Powell "was aware of her mortgage fraud."
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An assistant attorney general in Rhode Island who made national news for repeatedly shouting, "I'm an A.G." at police officers confronting her in a restaurant will be, at the least, suspended from her government job.
As WorldNetDaily reported, police responded Thursday night just before 10 p.m. to a trespassing call for customers refusing to leave a business, in this case the upscale Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island.
Despite numerous warnings, Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan Hogan refused to leave and was taken into custody, but not before she legally challenged the officer – all caught on bodycam footage.
"You're not gonna arrest us," said Flanagan, repeating, "I'm an A.G. I'm an A.G."
"Good for you. I don't give a sh**," said the officer. "Let's go. We're going."
Now Flanagan's boss, Rhode Island Democrat Attorney General Peter Neronha, is considering how best to discipline her. He admitted on local radio that Flanagan will face a suspension without pay.
As the Gateway Pundit reported, Neronha stated, "Look, she's put me in a bad position. She's embarrassed herself, humiliated herself, and treated the Newport Police Department horribly. She is going to take some steps to try to address that in the next day or so. But I just don't know what I'm going to do yet, Jean, and I have to give it some more thought.
"But the inexcusable behavior – she knows better. The office knows better. I've got 110 lawyers. She embarrassed all of them, in a sense. … I want to get some more information, frankly, about what's going on with her before I make my final decision.
"She's taking a couple of vacation days. She's not working. Is she taking a couple of days off right now? I wouldn't call them vacation days. I will tell you, Jean, that in the end, there will be a suspension without pay here, if I were to retain her, for sure."
Fox News reported Wednesday that Neronha sat Flanagan down and had her watch the arrest video with him.
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In a statement posted on X Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security criticized the media's use of the term "undocumented immigrant," emphasizing that the appropriate terminology is "illegal alien."
The post, which includes several media headlines using the wokier term, reads, "'Undocumented immigrant' is the immigration equivalent of 'they/them.' DHS has no interest in the left's open borders pronouns. 'Alien' is the technical legal term, and that is what DHS will use. 'Illegal' is the only way to correctly describe lawbreakers. Next thing you know you will be calling burglars 'undocumented houseguests.'"
Fox News reports that federal law includes multiple references to the term "illegal alien" or "alien" in describing persons who incur into the U.S. illegally or without proper documentation.
In 8 U.S.C (U.S. Code) 1182 and 1227 – provisions dealing with admission and removal of foreign nationals – the terms "inadmissible aliens" and "deportable aliens" are used.
In federal statute delineating employment and public benefits, 8 U.S.C. 1324(a) and 8 U.S.C. 1611 describe the "unlawful employment of aliens" and "aliens ineligible for federal public benefits.
President Donald Trump has once again been targeted by someone who wants to neutralize him in his position as President of the United States.
According to recent reports, 50-year-old Nathalie Rose Jones from Lafayette, Indiana, was arrested during a Washington, D.C. protest for making claims about harming Trump, as The Hill reported.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro spoke for the attorney’s office in the District of Columbia, saying that the individual in custody made some egregious threats against Trump, and the arrest was necessary.
“Threatening the life of the President is one of the most serious crimes and one that will be met with swift and unwavering prosecution. Make no mistake—justice will be served,” Pirro said.
Jones was arrested on a multiplicity of charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap, or inflict harm on Trump.
She posted about the threats in question as part of now-deleted content between Aug. 6 and Aug 16.
In one of the posts, Jones reportedly said, “I am willing to sacrificially kill this POTUS by disemboweling him and cutting out his trachea with Liz Cheney and all The Affirmation present.”
The posts were on her Facebook page almost daily, tagging the White House, and calling the president a fascist, among other things, attempting to spur action against Trump.
The Secret Service issued a report on Jones, recording that she said in an interview that “if she had the opportunity, she would take the President’s life and would kill him with a bladed knife, carrying out her mission of avenging the lives lost during COVID.”
The woman was eventually arrested at an August 16 protest that took place at Dupont Circle, where the Secret Service again interviewed her, to disturbing ends.
According to the officers, she again admitted to making threats against Trump, but denied having any desire to hurt the president at that time.
The Secret Service was clear and concise about their response to the woman’s actions, with Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool of the U.S. Secret Service, Washington Field Office, offering comment on the issue.
“Protecting the President of the United States is our highest priority, and every potential threat is addressed with the utmost seriousness,” McCool said, according to the DOJ.
“Special Agents from New York and Washington, DC, working in close coordination with prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, acted swiftly and decisively to neutralize this alleged threat before it could escalate. We are deeply grateful to the dedicated professionals who worked tirelessly to advance this investigation and safeguard our nation’s leadership.”
A woman was charged over the weekend with threatening to kill President Trump.
Nathalie Rose Jones, 50, of Lafayette, Indiana, made a series of threatening posts on social media before traveling Saturday to Washington D.C., where she appeared at a protest outside the White House.
Secret Service interviewed Jones in New York the day before, and she told them she would kill Trump if given the chance, calling him a "Nazi."
In the days leading up to her arrest, Jones called for Trump to be killed or deposed in posts on Facebook and Instagram and blamed him for deaths from COVID-19.
"I am willing to sacrificially kill this POTUS by disemboweling him and cutting out his trachea with Liz Cheney and all The Affirmation present," one of the posts said.
She appeared Saturday at a protest outside the White House, where she denounced Trump's federal takeover of Washington D.C and accused his "regime" of killing people by undermining vaccines.
"It’s unconscionable. It’s not a political issue,” she said. “This should be health care. It never should have been made partisan. It’s a tragedy for the United States of America. This regime has to go, the whole administration.”
“I was in the reserve, but you do not deploy the military against the American people,” she said in an interview with NewsNation. “We will not be suppressed. We will not exist in this authoritarian regime. We will not accept fascism.”
She admitted to threatening Trump during a second interview with Secret Service after the protest, but she denied having any present desire to harm him. Secret Service arrested her afterwards.
Jones was charged with threatening to take the life of, kidnap, or inflict bodily harm upon the President of the United States, and transmitting in interstate commerce communications containing threats to kidnap any person or any threat to injure the person of another.
"Threatening the life of the president is one of the most serious crimes and one that will be met with swift and unwavering prosecution," U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a news release. "Make no mistake — justice will be served."
Jones described herself as someone who suffers from schizophrenia in a four-year-old video shared on World Schizophrenia Day.
"I am someone who identifies as schizophrenic," Jones said. "What that means for me is: I think I'm famous, and let's get there."