One of the Jan. 6 defendants who was picked to receive a pardon from President Trump has been shot dead.
42-year-old Matthew Huttle, according to ABC7, was killed during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon. Huttle resisted arrest, causing a scuffle that ended in his death.
Huttle, of Hobart, had received a pardon from President Trump only days before, but the man had been released from prison months ago after completing his sentence.
A Jasper County Sheriff's Department deputy pulled Huttle over on Indiana State Road 14 near the Pulaski County line around 4:15 p.m.
The man had a gun on him at the time, but police did not share the details of the arrest, including why he was stopped.
“An altercation took place between the suspect and the officer, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect,” state police said.
Huttle spent sixteen minutes inside the Capitol on January 6th, 2021, and was sentenced to six months in prison after he pled guilty to entering a restricted area. His uncle, Dale Huttle, pleaded guilty to assaulting police and was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
Both Huttles were pardoned by Trump, with Dale Huttle walking out of jail on January 20. Matthew Huttle was released in July and was on supervised release when he was killed.
His defense lawyer previously said he was only at the Capitol to witness a "historic event" and because he needed something to do after getting out of jail for a driving offense.
"He is not a true believer in any political cause," defense attorney Andrew Hemmer said in a court filing.
President Trump, on his first day back in the White House, pardoned the majority of the 1,500 people charged in connection to January 6th, fulfilling a campaign promise to help supporters of his whom he described as "hostages" of an unfair justice system.
"These people have been destroyed," Trump said. "What they've done to these people is outrageous. There's rarely been anything like it in the history of our country."
The sheriff's deputy who shot Matthew Huttle has been placed on paid administrative leave.
“Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased as any loss of life is traumatic to those that were close to Mr. Huttle,” Jasper County Sheriff Patrick Williamson said.
Federal law enforcement agents launched a coordinated operation early Sunday morning in Adams County, Colorado, going after key players in a Venezuelan gang with roots in drug trafficking.
According to Fox News, approximately 50 individuals without legal status were apprehended, as authorities took steps to disrupt criminal activities linked to the Tren de Aragua (TdA) group at a clandestine gathering spot.
The operation was a significant collaboration among several federal agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Rocky Mountain Field Division, along with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The raid took place in a secluded area, known as a "makeshift nightclub," where only those with an invitation could gain access.
In the pre-dawn hours, agents descended on the location with a clear objective: to intercept and dismantle suspected illicit activities conducted by the TdA gang. Those taken into custody were lined up outdoors, some handcuffed, as snow gently fell around them, showcasing the stark realities of the night's successful bust.
Law enforcement officers reported the seizure of various contraband items during the raid. Photos from the scene highlighted the meticulous police work that resulted in the confiscation of drugs, firearms, and significant cash sums. Such seizures are emblematic of ongoing efforts to curb narcotics trafficking and gang-related violence in the region.
The swift action in Colorado reflects wider immigration enforcement objectives that have intensified under President Donald Trump's administration. The decision to target criminal elements among undocumented individuals aligns with national security policies emphasizing the detention and removal of those deemed threats.
In recent years, ICE has conducted numerous operations in diverse locations, including major cities such as New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. Colorado's recent event is part of this larger pattern, wherein hundreds have been detained as the government prioritizes the apprehension of those involved in criminal activities.
A significant component of the post-raid process involved transporting almost 50 detained individuals using a bus to a holding facility, indicating the scale of the operation's success. Details emerging from the raid suggest many of those apprehended have connections with the Venezuelan organization TdA, notorious for its criminal operations.
The DEA, a key player in the raid, took to social media to share the outcomes as they unfolded. The agency proudly highlighted the capture of illegal substances alongside weapons meant to enforce criminal authority and considerable sums of money, all of which underpin the gang's influence and power.
The operation did not occur in isolation but was part of President Trump's broad policy framework, which encompassed international diplomacy challenges. Deportation flights, a controversial aspect of this policy, have already begun in various countries. Notably, the president has mentioned potential repercussions should certain countries, like Colombia, refuse to cooperate with these deportation efforts.
The Adams County raid is a testament to the persistent law enforcement focus on dismantling organized crime networks operating within the United States. The concerted effort by multiple agencies displays how federal authorities are pooling resources and expertise to tackle issues that cross borders and jurisdictions.
Historically, these kinds of intervention strategy raids—which encompass joint task forces and cooperation between agencies such as ICE and HSI—have been successful in removing known gang members and affiliates from communities. They also serve as a warning that law enforcement remains vigilant in its mission to safeguard public safety.
Opponents of the current administration's deportation focus argue for comprehensive immigration reform, suggesting such headlines underscore systemic issues prompting many to enter the United States illegally. However, agents on the ground maintain the immediate objective is safeguarding communities by removing elements engaged in or supporting unlawful trade.
As investigations continue and individuals detained undergo processing, the fallout from the operation will likely feed into the ongoing debate surrounding U.S. immigration policy. Advocates and critics alike will watch closely as developments unfold, influencing both national discourse and international relations.
A Florida man is facing charges for making violent threats against President Trump.
The 46-year-old liberal lunatic, Shannon Depararro Atkins, of West Palm Beach, caught the attention of feds after somebody tipped them off to his unhinged Facebook posts.
Like many on the left, Atkins is coping with Trump's return to power - but Atkins went a step beyond by venting violent fantasies of revenge on social media.
The FBI received a tip about Atkins on January 19, the day before Trump's inauguration, as Atkins posted a series of disturbed messages calling for Trump's death.
“I’ve been banned from 'X', because I said I hope and pray someone kills him,” he wrote. “History is supposed to repeat itself. We haven’t had an assassination in years.”
Atkins declared Trump's inauguration a "day of mourning" in another violent post.
Atkins was arrested around 7:30 p.m. Friday during a traffic stop in West Palm Beach. He had three bags of cocaine with him at the time.
When confronted by police, Atkins dismissed the threats as jokes. Police held a press conference where they discussed the incident Saturday.
“Folks, this is not a joke. Nothing of that sort is a joke,” West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo said.
“In today’s climate, you really can’t say things like this. We have incident after incident, example after example of when these threats become real. And we take these very seriously."
A registered Democrat since at least 2008, Atkins is the owner of a local bakery in West Palm Beach, Big Mama's House of Sweets. West Palm Beach is just a minutes' drive from Trump's Mar-A-Lago residence in Palm Beach.
Trump was golfing at his West Palm Beach golf course when a gunman tried to kill him in September. It was the second assassination attempt Trump survived on his journey back to the White House.
Weeks before, Trump was bloodied by a sniper's bullet on the campaign trail in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Atkins is being held at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Main Detention Center and faces a drug possession charge, and one felony count of written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.
The Secret Service is investigating and will determine if Atkins faces federal charges as well.
It's not only President Donald Trump making big moves that will set the tone for his administration. His Department of Justice is just as busy, and that was proven in recent days.
According to the Daily Caller, Trump's Justice Department is moving to have charges dropped against a Texas doctor who blew the whistle on sex change procedures for minors.
Dr. Eithan Haim was charged by President Joe Biden's Department of Justice with violating medical privacy laws "by leaking records to the press showing that Texas Children’s Hospital was giving the procedures to kids despite announcing it had stopped," the outlet noted.
Trump's DOJ was reportedly urged first by Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri to have the charges against the doctor dropped.
Sen. Hawley released a statement on his efforts to have the new DOJ dismiss the charges against the doctor, which would have otherwise cost him his career.
"I have spoken today with Trump DOJ leadership & strongly urged them to immediately stop the Biden Admin’s malicious prosecution of @EithanHaim,the brave whistleblower who exposed illegal gender transition surgeries on minors in Texas. He should be thanked, not prosecuted," Hawley wrote on his X account.
I have spoken today with Trump
DOJ leadership & strongly urged them to immediately stop the Biden Admin’s malicious prosecution of @EithanHaim, the brave whistleblower who exposed illegal gender transition surgeries on minors in Texas. He should be thanked, not prosecuted— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) January 24, 2025
Not only was the motion by Trump's DOJ granted by Judge David Hittner, he granted it "without prejudice," which means that the charges cannot be brought against the doctor ever again.
The Daily Caller noted:
Haim, who was scheduled to go to trial in February, told the Daily Caller News Foundation that doctors like him should not face charges for the sake of “the political interests of major hospital systems” in a phone interview Thursday.
"What they want to do is bleed us dry in order to get me to plead to some bull***t f*****g agreement, which I’m definitely not going to do," Haim told the DCNF. "If they get me to do that, all of this goes away and it legitimizes their corruption."
Users across social media celebrated the case being dropped.
"This wasn’t just a court case. It was good vs. evil. And the righteous were the victors," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "Congratulations and SO WELL DESERVED!!!!!"
Chalk up another win for the Trump administration. This one was huge.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been sworn in as President Trump's Department of Homeland Security Secretary, which is the latest major confirmation of Trump's new administration.
Noem was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home on Saturday after a scheduling issue forced a change in plans.
Noem was originally set to be sworn in at the Indian Treaty Room inside the Navy Department Wing of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. but that ceremony was delayed multiple times for undisclosed reasons.
In a post to X, Noem stated, "It is such an honor to be sworn in as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security. It was made even more meaningful by being sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at his home. Thank you, President [Donald] Trump for putting your trust in me to help keep America safe."
Noem has an important next few years ahead of her as she will play a key role in Trump's America First agenda ensuring that America is made safe after years of rising crime and the arrival of millions of unvetted illegal immigrants, some with connections to terrorist groups.
The last four years have been tough on Americans who have had to deal with rising crime everywhere as well as general societal breakdown actively encouraged by the Biden administration and their soft-on-crime policies.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry shared photos of Noem's swearing-in on X saying, "Sharon and I were honored to be a part of the swearing in ceremony for Homeland Security Secretary, @KristiNoem. America will be safer and stronger because of her and @realDonaldTrump [President Donald Trump]’s leadership. And once again Americans will be put FIRST!"
Noem was confirmed by the Senate in a 59-34 making Noem the fourth Trump nominee to be approved by the Senate meaning she captured a few Democrat Senators alongside all Republican Senators.
Noem's confirmation was much simpler than the confirmation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who was confirmed on a 51-50 vote after the Senate tied forcing Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote.
Hegseth had three Republican Senators join Democrats in voting against him in the form of former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Susan Collins (R-ME).
Noem faced no such trouble and as such is now ready to begin working to secure the southern border and repair the "broken immigration system," that her predecessor Alejandro Mayorkas left her with.
Under the Biden administration, millions of illegal immigrants crossed into the United States including a massive amount of "gotaways" that could be anyone.
The discovery of violent transnational gangs and individuals with terrorist links in the United States has illustrated just how badly the Biden administration handled things.
The sheer amount of crimes and needless deaths caused by illegal immigrants is ground enough to consider criminal investigations into the Biden administration. Noem is well aware of all of this and will be putting her energy into securing the homeland starting with the border.
Americans have witnessed tragedy after tragedy like the murder of nursing student Laken Riley and the killing of Travis Wolfe and they have had enough. America will be made safer with mass deportations and the closing of the southern border.
It seems that when a Democrat gets caught breaking the law, they're the first to let the cops know that they're someone special, though it never works out in their favor.
That was evidenced again recently after a longtime Democratic Oklahoma state senator was pulled over and ultimately arrested after getting out of hand with the arresting officer due to her high and might position.
Fox News reported that Tulsa-based Democratic State Sen. Regina Goodwin was seen on body camera footage arguing with Tulsa County Sheriff’s Deputy Freddie Alaniz in the early afternoon hours after being pulled over.
What should have been a routine traffic stop turned into a "very verbal" ordeal.
The state Democrat was reportedly pulled over after the sheriff's deputy witnessed her not stopping for two stop signs.
As soon as she exited the vehicle, the situation became verbally tense. She was also asked for her driver's license numerous times but refused to turn it over.
🚨 Another Privileged Politician Thinking They're Above the Law 🚨
Oklahoma State Sen. Regina Goodwin, a Democrat from Tulsa, was pulled over for running TWO stop signs and speeding. Instead of cooperating, she refused to hand over her license after being asked 10+ times!
The… pic.twitter.com/3sJv6We8xF
— The Patriots Prayer Network (@ThePatriotsPray) January 25, 2025
"Ma’am, I’m not going to ask you again. Can I get your driver’s license, or can I take you to jail on running a stop sign?" Alaniz asked the state lawmaker. "I’m not going to ask you again. It’s not for debate."
The state Democrat accused the officer of "escalating" the situation, which prompted the officer to deny the claim and repeat what he had told her, which the bodycam footage clearly showed.
The two went back-and-forth several times over whether or not she refused to hand over her license, which again, the video showed clearly that she refused on multiple occasions.
The officer, who understandably had enough, finally arrested the lawmaker, who clearly believed she was above the law.
Her lawyer, who witnessed the scene, asked the officer for a favor.
"I realize you have a job to do, officer," her lawyer said. "I realize Sen. Goodwin can be a little bit strong-headed at times, but don’t you think you can write her a citation or something? She’ll give you her driver’s license."
Though a superior officer was called in to mediate, Goodwin was eventually released at the scene and given a citation.
President Donald Trump will speed up recovery efforts for victims of the Los Angeles Wildfires by waiving federal permitting requirements, Breitbart reported. The president is also asking local authorities to do the same.
Over 16,000 structures have been burned up in the wildfires that began earlier this month and are still smoldering. The death toll is up to 28 so far while countless others are left picking up the pieces after the infernos.
Trump toured the devastation Friday and joined a roundtable discussion with Los Angeles county officials. "We’re going to waive… essentially waive, all federal permits," the president announced. "We’re going to have you go very quickly, because the federal permit can take 10 years. We’re not going to do that… We don’t want to take 10 days," Trump said to cheers.
PRESIDENT TRUMP: "We're going to waive all federal permits... Because a federal permit can take 10 years... we don't want to take 10 days." pic.twitter.com/m3w70ld1GR
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 25, 2025
Trump was ready to get things moving for California's recovery and said he would declare a national emergency to speed things along. "By doing that, I can give you immediate, like, immediate permits," Trump said.
"I’d ask that the local permitting process be the same," he added for county officials. Trump was concerned as some victims were told they would have to wait 18 months to begin cleanup.
The president urged Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to take action for residents who may be left waiting so long. "I can’t imagine that," Trump said.
"So they are literally in a position right now; they’d like to start tonight, and they’ll clean their site, they’ll do everything. They just want to start," Trump said. "And they were very concerned with the 18 months. So I’m sure you can get it down to, I would say, not even 18 days," he went on.
“They are ready, Mayor, they are ready to start,” Trump told Bass. The mayor agreed with Trump to waive these permit requirements and responded, "We’re ready."
Just days into his second term in office, Trump is already throwing his weight around for the sake of ordinary people. During the meeting with Bass, the president was firm in pushing to streamline the process to clean up and rebuild their homes and businesses.
Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson spoke for many Californians when he told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he was "glad Trump's here at the moment," The Hill reported. "It’s like daddy arrived, and he’s taking his belt off, you know?" Gibson joked.
"So, I think he’ll get some results here quickly," he added. Gibson is one of the victims of the fire after his home in Malibu burned earlier this month.
He's also one of the president's special envoys to Hollywood as of last week. Gibson said he was "surprised" to be included along with actors Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight, but he understood that his "duty as a citizen is to give any help and insight I can."
The people of California are suffering while their leaders are wasting time with red tape. Trump won't allow them to get away with this now that he's president, and Americans are cheering him on all the way.
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that will lead to the declassification of materials related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr, according to Fox News.
This significant decision follows decades of public speculation and longstanding conspiracy theories surrounding the deaths of these prominent historical figures.
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump made a commitment to make these assassination-related files available to the public. This effort is critical as it aims to provide transparency regarding these significant historical events. His move seeks to address continued public interest and questions about these high-profile assassinations.
Previously, during his first term, Trump's administration did not disclose all documents tied to John F. Kennedy's assassination. This previous holdback was influenced by security agencies, including the CIA and FBI, citing national security concerns as the reason for withholding hundreds of records. The lack of full disclosure left many questions unanswered and perpetuated conspiracy theories about potential governmental involvement.
With this recent directive, Trump asserted that withholding these records does not serve the public interest and insisted that releasing the records is overdue. "Everything will be revealed," he stated to reporters during the announcement of the executive order.
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, remains one of the most heavily scrutinized events in American history. The main suspect, Lee Harvey Oswald, was killed just two days after Kennedy's death, fueling numerous theories about alternative plotters and motivations behind the assassination.
Likewise, the deaths of Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. are shrouded in mystery for many. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and killed on June 5, 1968, by Sirhan Sirhan, an event that shocked the nation as he was a leading political figure at the time. King, a pivotal leader in the civil rights movement, was slain on April 4, 1968, by James Earl Ray, perpetuating further suspicions and allegations of a larger conspiracy.
Both assassinations, like that of JFK, have prompted conspiracy theories involving potential government complicity—a notion that has yet to be dispelled entirely by available public records.
The families of those affected by these events have expressed varying views on the new releases. Notably, members of the King family have voiced their hope to have an opportunity to examine the files before they are shared with the public, aiming to understand new insights firsthand.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a prominent politician, has supported Trump's executive action, emphasizing the accountability of government institutions to the people. She argued that the truth must be accessible to all citizens, irrespective of potential ramifications for governmental reputation. According to Luna, the public deserves transparency, asserting that citizens have been "kept in the dark" for too long.
Addressing her role in promoting transparency, Luna, a key member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, insisted that their work is far from finished until the American populace has unrestricted access to the truth behind these pivotal events.
This declassification marks a notable shift in handling previously sensitive information, promising to shed new light on historical events that significantly shaped contemporary society. It offers the potential for reassessment of and insight into three of the most impactful political deaths in the 20th century.
While this order brings the potential for better comprehension of historical intricacies, several files, particularly regarding Martin Luther King Jr., are not slated for release until 2027. This is due to specific legislation under the Martin Luther King Jr. Records Collection Act, highlighting the ongoing nature of efforts to make these documents accessible.
The revelations expected from these documents may provide closure on enduring questions and potentially alter the public understanding of the event narratives. For historians, researchers, and the public alike, this declassification will likely have far-ranging implications, offering a chance to redefine parts of American history.
This story was originally published by the WND News Center.
Congress over the last year or so has revealed some startling information about the Biden family, including that members cashed in on tens of millions of dollars from a family influence-peddling business that has been run during Joe Biden's vice presidency and then presidency.
And a lot more.
Now it has been confirmed that the latest stunt, Joe Biden's decision to "pardon" five members of his family for everything that has happened over recent years, also will be reviewed by the House.
"It was shocking," explained House Speaker Mike Johnson. "What President Biden did on the way out … pardoning his family for more than a decade of whatever activity, any nonviolent offense. It was breathtaking to us. I don't think anything like that has ever been anticipated."
Biden's pardons for his family members, in fact, came only minutes before he gave up the power of the presidential pardon that goes with the occupant of the White House, except for his pardon of his son, Hunter, on gun and tax charges and anything else, which happened a few weeks ago.
Johnson continued, "By the way… four years ago when it was just implied President Trump might do something similar they were apoplectic. Joe Biden himself. Adam Schiff. Chuck Schumer. Roll the tape, they all said that would be crazy, unconscionable, and now they're cheering it along."
He said, "It's… to us it is disgusting. To us it probably proves the point, the suspicion, that they call it the Biden crime family. If they weren't the crime family why do they need pardons, right?"
He confirmed, "A lot of attention is going to be paid to this and that is appropriate, and we will be looking at it as well."
A new report at Revolver also recently confirmed a "newly discovered bank account reveals over $240,000 in foreign money wired directly to Joe Biden, with no explanation."
The report said, "The revelation broke on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo, and the moment it hit the airwaves, it went viral. Will Biden ever face justice? After all, it's obvious we're dealing with the most corrupt president ever installed in the White House."
Revolver answered, "Probably not. They've already set up the excuses for why Biden can't be held accountable for his crimes. Just look at the classified documents case—they're claiming he's too mentally 'far gone' to stand trial, and that a jury would just end up feeling sorry for him."
In the classified documents case, a special counsel concluded Joe Biden should not be charged as he is a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."
Pretty much anyone who was paying attention during and after the 2020 election knows the media suppressed stories about the Hunter Biden laptop that broke just before the election.
Two former top Politico reporters admitted on a podcast this week that their ex-employer participated in the suppression, killing stories that were negative to Biden and telling reporters not to write them.
Marc Caputo, now with Axios, and Tara Palmeri, now with Puck, discussed the circumstances on Palmeri's "Somebody's Gotta Win" podcast earlier in the week.
Caputo acknowledged that the press has lost much of the public trust it had, giving the laptop story as an example.
“Politico did that terrible, ill-fated headline: 51 intelligence agents, or former intelligence agents, say that the Hunter Biden laptop was disinformation, or bore the hallmarks of disinformation. Turns out that story was closer to disinformation because the Hunter Biden laptop appeared to be true,” he observed.
Caputo jumped in to say that it wasn't just Politico; Facebook and Twitter censored stories about the laptop and even shut down the New York Post's account for a week to keep the October surprise from getting out to a wider audience.
“I was covering Biden at the time, and I remember coming to my editor and saying, ‘Hey, we need to write about the Hunter Biden laptop,’" he said. "And I was told this came from on high at Politico: Don’t write about the laptop, don’t talk about the laptop, don’t tweet about the laptop. And the only thing Politico wound up writing was that piece that called it disinformation, which charitably could be called misinformation, at the least.”
“Yeah, I mean, I had a hard time — you know I wrote some pretty serious reporting on Hunter Biden, which actually ended up getting him prosecuted — the story on the gun” replied Palmeri.
Palmeri said she spent three months--during the Biden transition and the beginning of his presidency--investigating the laptop story, but got very little interest in publishing it because Politico's higher-ups didn't want to hurt Biden during the "honeymoon period."
"I had everything, you know, the police reports, every, like, you know, I’m a solid reporter. But I do wonder if it could have, if it would have been published a little quicker if it was a different type of story,” Palmeri mused.
Caputo then said he pursued a story in 2019 about the tax lien on Hunter Biden's work for Burisma, but got nowhere with it at the time.
“That story was killed by the editors, and they gave no explanation for that either,” he said. “So that general experience, you know, obviously the public doesn’t know about those things, but as a reporter having witnessed the way in which the two candidates-”
“We just get called, like, ‘the terrible mainstream media.’ It’s like you don’t understand the process there,” Palmeri put in.
“Well, you also don’t understand the dumb decisions of cowardly editors that are made above us,” Caputo agreed.