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Will Joe Biden's Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas ever be held accountable for America's wide open border during the Biden administration?
President Donald Trump believes the matter should be criminally investigated, and on Tuesday he instructed Kristi Noem, his own DHS secretary, to look into the matter.
During a news conference at "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, reporter Julio Rosas of Blaze Media asked Trump: "A couple months ago, I ran into former DHS Secretary Mayorkas and I asked him a couple questions about his disastrous handling of the border. He didn't like my questions.
"But the number one question that I heard from people in responding to my video is why wasn't – why hasn't he been arrested yet? You know, obviously, you guys are clearing up the mess obviously that was deliberately made for the past four years, and so, people want accountability.
"It's great to see that the border secured and it's great to see the state-level cooperation, but I would ask you, why hasn't he been held accountable, or anybody really been held accountable?"
Trump responded: "Well, I'd take a look at that because what he did was – it's beyond incompetence. Something had to be done.
"Now, with that being said, he took orders from other people, and he was really doing the orders and you could say he was very loyal to them, because it must have been very hard for him to stand up and sit up and, you know, talk about what he allowed to happen to this country, and be serious about it, so he was given orders.
"If he wasn't given a pardon, I could see looking at that. In fact, why didn't you take a look at it, Kristi? He was impeached? But yeah, it was just a fake impeachment. Why don't you take a look at it?
"I think he was so bad. They were all so bad. Look, it was the worst president in the history of our country. We've had some bad ones, but he was the worst president. But somebody told Mayorkas to do that, and he followed orders, but that doesn't necessarily hold him harmless. So, take a look at it. Very good question, actually."
Mayorkas was in charge of Homeland Security for almost the whole Biden term, allowing a major relaxation in the enforcement of immigration laws, allowing millions of migrants to simply walk across the border.
Republicans in the U.S. House impeached him for misleading Congress and failing to enforce federal laws, but the Senate acquitted him last year.
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A woman has died of injuries she suffered in the terrorism in Boulder, Colorado, when an anti-Semite attacked a cadre of Jews walking for their Middle East cause with Molotov cocktails and a homemade flamethrower, and charges over that attack now have been upgraded.
A report at the Post-Millennial explained prosecutors in the leftist state now have added to the charges against suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45.
The additional charges followed the death of Karen Diamond, 82, who the Boulder County district attorney's office said, "died tragically as a result of the severe injuries that she suffered in the attack" that happened on June 1.
"Our office will fight for justice for all the victims, their loved ones, and the community," explained DA Michael Dougherty.
Soliman now faces two counts of first-degree murder, 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder, eight counts of first-degree assault, 18 counts of attempted first-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, two counts of using an incendiary device and 16 counts of attempted use of an incendiary.
He also faces one count of animal cruelty.
He could be, if convicted, sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Additionally, the federal government has delivered a 12-count indictment against him alleging federal hate law crimes and crimes of using fire in a felony.
Soliman reportedly targeted a "Run for Their Lives" demonstration over the group's advocacy for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Court records allege he was carrying many Molotov cocktails and a backpack sprayer filled in flammable substance when he approached the marchers, then lobbed two of the explosives at them while yelling, "Free Palestine."
His manifesto, founder later, was where he called Israel a "cancer entity."
He was in the U.S. illegally at the time of the attack.
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There was a team of reporters back in 2018 who "reported" on the "politically timed" – and unsubstantiated – claims against then-Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, that he approached little girls, even kissed them.
Moore earlier had been twice elected chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and then was removed over his decision to acknowledge the Ten Commandments. He long had been a target for Democrats and other leftists who are anti-Christian, who feared such a presence in the U.S. Senate.
That team eventually was honored with a Pulitzer prize for its published hit pieces on Moore, who ended up not winning the election.
Now one of those team members is under arrest – in an irony too massive to miss: Child porn charges.
A report at Revolver News explains it is Thomas Pham LeGro, 48, who is accused of possessing child porn.
He is a journalist at the Washington Post and resident of the District of Columbia.
"The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Pirro thanks FBI Assistant Director in Charge Steven J. Jensen and Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department for their ongoing efforts in this investigation. On June 26, 2025, FBI agents executed a search warrant at LeGro's residence and seized several electronic devices. A review of LeGro's work laptop revealed a folder that contained 11 videos depicting child sexual abuse material," the report said.
FBI agents and members of a task force charged with investigating and bringing federal charges against suspects in the exploitation of children are investigating.
The report explained the background, "In 2018, the liberal media patted themselves on the back for taking down Roy Moore, a Republican Senate candidate from Alabama. The takedown followed the usual pattern. Moore was attacked over allegations from 40 years ago. Allegations that were unproven, disputed, and oh-so-perfectly politically timed. The Washington Post, naturally, led the charge. They published the hit piece, won their little gold trophy, and got their high-fives in the newsroom."
Those reports were based on statements from various individuals who made claims about Moore.
The publication's biography on LeGro reveals how he participated in the anti-Moore campaign, and has been promoted multiple times since.
"Federal agents found a folder with eleven child porn videos. LeGro was so panicked, he even tried destroying the hard drives right as agents arrived," the report said.
"During the execution of the search warrant agents observed what appeared to be fractured pieces of a hard drive in the hallway outside the room where LeGro's work laptop was found," authorities explained.
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Numerous firefighters and police officers in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, have been shot and killed in an apparent ambush on Sunday, with someone purportedly intentionally setting a blaze to lure the first responders to the hotspot to be fired upon.
"Send law enforcement now! There's an active shooter zone!" shouted one firefighter pleading for help on his radio.
"Everybody's shot up here! Law enforcement! Code 3 now up here!"
"We now have two deaths. We have an unknown amount of casualties," said Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris.
"We still have civilians coming off of that mountain. We might have civilians that are stuck or in shock on that mountain. So this is a very, very fresh situation."
"It is going to be a tough next couple of hours, absolutely," Norris added. "I'm hoping that somebody has a clear shot, and is able to neutralize. Because they are not, at this point in time, showing any evidence of wanting to surrender. So as soon as somebody has a clear shot, I encourage them to take that shot, neutralize the threat."
"FBI assets are headed to the scene in Coeur d'Alene to provide tactical and operational support, said FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. "It is an active scene."
"Multiple heroic firefighters were attacked today while responding to a fire in North Idaho," said Gov. Brad Little.
"This is a heinous direct assault on our brave firefighters. I ask all Idahoans to pray for them and their families as we wait to learn more. Teresa and I are heartbroken."
"As this situation is still developing, please stay clear from the area to allow law enforcement and firefighters to do their jobs."
NBC affiliate KHQ in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, reports: "Police and emergency crews are responding to an active shooter situation, where multiple firefighters were reportedly shot.
"Kootenai County Deputies are asking residents to avoid the area. According to Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley, firefighters were reportedly shot while responding to a brush fire in the area of East Nettleton Gulch Road.
"According to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, there is an active shooter situation at Canfield Mountain. Injuries have been reported, but the extent is unknown. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area.
"Fire crews were forced to pull back, and the brush fire remains an active threat. Authorities urge residents nearby to remain cautious and alert, as the situation is still unfolding."
Kootenai County Sheriff's Lt. Jeff Howard told ABC News that "when fire personnel responded to the blaze, they started getting shot at by an unknown person in the woods."
"Law enforcement is investigating whether the fire could have been intentionally set in order to lure first responders to the scene, Howard added."
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The suspected sniper believed to have intentionally set a blaze in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on Sunday to ambush firefighters and police, killing at least two, is now identified as 20-year-old Wess Roley.
"We do believe that the suspect started the fire, and we do believe that it was an ambush and it was intentional," Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris told reporters. "These firefighters did not have a chance."
Ironically, there are indications Roley himself sought to be a firefighter.
"His grandfather, Dale Roley, told NBC News that 'something must have snapped' for his grandson to have committed such violence, particularly against firefighters," the network reported.
"He actually really respected law enforcement," Dale Roley said. "He loved firefighters. It didn't make sense that he was shooting firefighters. Maybe he got rejected or something."
The grandfather speculated that Wess Roley's height of 5-foot-8 may have hindered him from becoming a firefighter.
"I know he had been in contact to get a job with a fire department," Dale Roley said. "He wanted to be part of a team that he sort of idolized."
He said his grandson attended high school in Phoenix, Arizona, where his mother lives, and lived with him in Oklahoma for several months before moving to Idaho last summer to be closer to his father, according to NBC.
He used descriptors for Wess including "nervous," "high strung" and "kind of a loner," but said those were "normal issues for kids these days."
Dale Roley also said Wess had recently lost his phone, making his life more of a mystery.
"We didn't know where he was working," he noted. "He did have a lot of heart."
"I feel real terrible for those killed," he added.
Bruce Mattare, chairman of the Kootenai County board of county commissioners, said: "I cannot fathom why anyone would commit such a heinous act."
"This kind of senseless violence is unheard of here."
CNN reported: "Court documents show that Roley had a tumultuous family life growing up. His mother filed for divorce in September 2015, when her son was 10 years old, and wrote in court documents that her husband had threatened her, pushed her to the ground, and 'punched several holes in the walls.'
"He threatened to sit outside my house with a sniper rifle or burn my house down," she wrote.
"A judge granted a protective order preventing Roley's father from having contact with his wife or son, but later amended the order to remove the son after his father wrote in a court filing that 'I am not a danger to my son or anyone else' and that his wife 'did not tell the truth in her statement.'
"The divorce was granted in November 2015, and Roley's mother was designated as his 'primary residential parent.'"
On social media, there are numerous posts about Wess Roley, with some saying he "appears to be a young man transitioning," while others say his parents, being MAGA supporters of Donald Trump, "groomed" him to be violent.
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Federal authorities have announced a stunning law enforcement that involves health-care fraud, hundreds of people and nearly $15 billion in tax money allegedly stolen from taxpayers.
The Department of Justice announced it has charges looming against 324 people, including nearly 100 physicians and other medical professionals in all 50 states, who allegedly scammed some $14.6 billion out of the government's health-care programs.
A report at the Washington Examiner noted it was what the DOJ described as "the largest healthcare fraud takedown in U.S. history."
Charges include a wide range of criminal offenses, including opioid trafficking, telemedicine fraud, transnational identity theft and more
"Of the total charged, 77 defendants were prosecuted by state attorneys general, while the remaining 247 face federal charges. Authorities said they seized over $245 million in cash, luxury vehicles, cryptocurrency, and other assets," the report noted,
The takedown "delivers justice to criminal actors who prey upon our most vulnerable citizens and steal from hardworking American taxpayers," explained Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The action is a huge advance from Joe Biden's administration, which developed cases against 193 defendants involving alleged fraud of about $2.75 billion over the whole of the last year.
"These criminals didn't just steal someone else's money — they stole from you," said Matthew Galeotti of the DOJ's Criminal Division. "This is not healthcare. It is a staggering breach of trust."
Dan Bongino, deputy director fo the FBI, said: "Results matter. Talk is cheap. And this is not even the beginning of the beginning. If you're stealing from the public, or violating your oath to serve, then we're coming for you too."
Among the schemes:
A transnational crime ring that turned in billing of $10.6 billion in fraudulent claims to Medicare, using stolen identities of U.S. residents.
A Middle East-based billing company that allegedly defrauded Medicare of $650 million, targeting Native American and homeless patients for addiction scams.
And, cases alleging nurses stole drugs from dying patients.
A scandal has emerged within one of Europe’s best-known royal families, involving serious criminal charges of sexual misconduct.
As Fox News reports, Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, and the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with several counts bodily harm, rape, and sexual assault.
According to the outlet, the formal charges emerged after a probe of a series of arrests involving Hoiby last year.
In the words of Oslo Police attorney Andreas Kruszewski, the alleged number of victims in Hoiby’s crimes totals in the “double-digits,” making the situation all the more jarring for the royals to whom he is closely linked, even though the total of individuals related to the eventual charges was reduced to seven.
Charges now pending against the 28-year-old Hoiby include rape with intercourse, rape without intercourse, several counts of sexual assault, and another two counts inivolving bodily harm,
Despite the severity of the claims against him, it is reported that Hoiby remained cooperative while undergoing questioning by police.
The probe of Hoiby was said by authorities to have included interviews with a “large number” of witnesses, premises searches, as well as a comprehensive review of “digital material.”
Hoiby, who, as the New York Post notes, was once referred to in the press as “Little Marius,” has admitted his prior addiction to cocaine.
His defense lawyer, Petar Sekulic, stated that his client is “absolutely taking the accusations very seriously.”
With that said, however, Sekulic added that Hoiby “doesn’t acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases -- especially the cases involving sexual abuse and violence”
Hoiby, at one time, resided with the Crown Prince and Princess as well as their two younger children, though he now lives in another home in the vicinity.
The royal palace declined to comment on the situation as the case progresses through “normal procedures.”
Though Hoiby received all the wealth and privilege of his siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, his life has been a rocky one due in part to the aforementioned battles with addiction.
Morton Borg, Hoiby’s biological father, previously served prison time for offenses involving drugs and violence, suggesting that perhaps, if the allegations are true, despite his son’s vast opportunities and resources, the apple did not fall far from the tree.
James E. Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, has decided to resign under pressure from the Department of Justice regarding allegations surrounding the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the Daily Caller reported.
Ryan's resignation aligns with federal scrutiny over UVA's alleged violation of civil rights laws concerning diversity practices.
The impetus behind Ryan's decisive step was pressure from the Department of Justice urging him to step aside to address an ongoing inquiry into the university's purported illegal use of DEI procedures. The investigation, which began in April, followed claims that the UVA chose to disguise its DEI efforts rather than dismantle them as mandated.
Ryan informed the university's board of visitors that he would be stepping down. Although he originally intended to resign later in the year, mounting pressure from the Trump administration pushed him to expedite his decision. Ryan reportedly described his choice as one made "with deep sadness" given the circumstances.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon emphasized the federal government's zero-tolerance stance on illegal discrimination at universities that receive public funding. She remarked on the risks university leaders face if they fail to comply with federal civil rights laws, implying support for the shift in UVA's leadership.
Allegations from America First Legal, made in May, echoed concerns about UVA’s compliance. They claimed that the university was deliberately masking its DEI framework with euphemistic terminology to avoid legal consequences.
A civil rights complaint catalyzed the scrutiny when it accused UVA of rebranding, not abolishing, its DEI infrastructure. In response to these allegations, the Department of Justice demanded Ryan's resignation to facilitate a resolution to their inquiry.
Previously, the Department of Education had sent reminders to schools regarding adherence to civil rights laws. A failure to comply could lead to funding repercussions, a pressure point that may have contributed to UVA's and Ryan’s responses.
Ryan's departure leaves questions regarding how the University of Virginia will navigate the current investigation and adjust its initiatives to comply with federal mandates.
Despite the resignation's critical implications, UVA and its Board of Visitors did not address queries from the Daily Caller News Foundation about the unfolding situation. This lack of response has left room for speculation concerning the university’s next steps.
The civil rights landscape in higher education continues to evolve, with increased emphasis on reforming practices that may inadvertently perpetuate discrimination. This context surrounds UVA's ongoing challenges in navigating the investigation.
Concerns from federal bodies underscore a broader dialogue on how American campuses incorporate and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks while respecting legal boundaries.
University leadership at UVA and beyond faces the challenge of ensuring practices meet legal standards while fostering inclusive environments. This shifting regulatory atmosphere requires schools to tread carefully as they align their policies with federal expectations.
The University of Virginia now faces a critical period under new leadership as it seeks to resolve the investigation and ensure compliance with civil rights laws. The outcome may influence not only internal policies but also set precedents for other institutions.
For now, Ryan's resignation signals a pivotal change, reflecting the complex interplay between educational policies and federal regulations regarding discrimination and inclusion efforts. The university’s subsequent actions will undoubtedly be closely monitored by educational and legal stakeholders alike.
President Donald Trump's push to completely overhaul and reform the U.S. immigration system has been an overall success, despite a continuous string of court cases, though the administration is having great success in winning many of them.
According to Breitbart, the latest bombshell regarding immigration policy came via Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which reportedly ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of Haitian migrants -- the ones that came over in droves under former President Joe Biden.
The ending of the program applies to the tens of thousands of Haitians who do not have any other protected status in the United States.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the program would be ending soon, with target dates of Aug. 3, and effective via Sept. 2.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement explaining why it had determined that the program should come to an end, despite massive pushback from the left.
"This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that Temporary Protective Status is actually temporary," a spokesperson for the agency said.
It added, "The environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home. We encourage these individuals to take advantage of the Department’s resources in returning to Haiti, which can be arranged through the CBP Home app. Haitian nationals may pursue lawful status through other immigration benefit requests, if eligible."
Republicans have charged that the program is more like a de facto amnesty program.
Breitbart noted:
For over a decade, the federal government has rewarded Haitians, many of whom illegally entered the U.S., with TPS — a sort of quasi-amnesty created for migrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 (INA).
Since the Clinton administration, TPS has been transformed into a de facto amnesty program as nearly every president has routinely extended and designated new countries for TPS status.
Bidend had expanded the program to its highest levels since the inception of TPS.
Users across social media reacted to the news of the ending of the TPS program.
🚨 HOT DAMN ALERT: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem just ended TPS status for ~521,000 Haitians—no more legal protection or work permits.
For those hiding in towns like Springfield, OH 🤷🏼♀️ you’re not invisible anymore.
This is what America First enforcement looks like. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/8VQKOgWfrQ
— Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) June 27, 2025
"That's going to be pretty earth shaking in places like AL," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Good! No more mooching off of America. Become a citizen or move back."
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A state lawmaker in Connecticut who voted to ban one-time use shopping bags from stores has been arrested for shoplifting, and he blames the lack of shopping bags in the store.
It is state Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan, chief majority whip of the Connecticut House and co-chair of the state's LGBTQ+ caucus, who is in trouble.
He explained in a statement that he was in Target, and "two items in my armload of others were not scanned."
He explains he was "in a rush to bring items to my grandmother in the hospital, the store didn't have bags, and I was juggling multiple purchases."
He said it was an "error" and he's "working through the legal processes."
A report from a local NBC affiliate said it happened in Bethel, and "police say it isn't the first time it has happened."
Police charged he tried to leave the store without paying for $26.69 in merchandise, and "he was also recognized by loss prevention for prior unreported larcenies."
Store security video showed him attempting to leave the store without paying for the items.
Comments on social media were not sympathetic:
"I like the way he threw the hospitalized grandma in there. Nice touch."
"'Guys I accidentally stole for the 30th time I'm just so clumsy.'"
"'I was on my way to feed unicorns. I was helping a 3 legged dog cross the street. My dog ate the receipt.'"
Libs of TikTok on social media confirmed the Democrat voted in 2019 to ban stores from giving single-use shopping bags.