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Eight people have been indicted in Texas over a scheme to provide illegal abortions.

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on social media, "I arrested eight individuals, including foreign nationals, connected to a Houston abortionist. This cabal of abortion-loving radicals has been running illegal clinics staffed with unlicensed individuals who endangered the very people they pretended to help."

Paxton continued, "Beyond being illegal, it is evil. These dens of fake doctors will not be allowed to operate in Texas. Those responsible will be held accountable. I will always protect innocent life and use every tool to enforce Texas's pro-life laws."

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James Comey, the ex-FBI chief who recently went to social media with a message suggesting a threat against President Donald Trump, posting, then pulling, an image of seashells placed to carry the message "86 47," has pleaded not guilty to charges of obstruction and lying.

He was indicted for his actions during the Democrats' weaponization of the federal government against Trump, which included fabrications about Trump 2016 campaign links to Russia and more.

The Washington Examiner noted he was indicted last month by U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, making him the "first former FBI director to be criminally charged after leaving office."

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Patricia Heaten is an Emmy Award winner. She's also an advocate for Israel who has worked with various campaigns such as one from The Lawfare Project that fights anti-Semitism and such.

And she's warning the nation things could get very bad if Americans don't wake up to the threats that are coming from leftist campaigns against Israel and Jews, and in support of Islamic extremists.

"It's hard to believe, but we're going to see a 9/11 again in this country if people don't wake up, take a stand, and make their voices heart," she said in an interview with Fox News.

Tuesday is the second anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians, an act of war that saw some 1,200 people slaughtered and hundreds more kidnapped. President Donald Trump continues to work on a plan to eliminate that threat from the Middle East.

"Heaton said she was dismayed that many Americans and people around the world have embraced anti-Israel propaganda and sided with radicals who seek to destroy the West," the report said.

"After October 7, I assumed that all of America, and particularly Christians, would be standing up for Israel, that there would be a massive outcry on October 8th, and 9th, and 10th in support of Israel and condemning what had happened. And instead, there was sort of silence from most Americans and a lot of churches and huge support for Palestine and for Hamas and for Gazans who went in and participated in this slaughter," she warned.

Heaton has founded the October 7th Coalition after seeing Americans turned against Israel following the Hamas terrorism.

It works to coordinate Christians to battle anti-Semitism across the U.S.

"This is a horrible thing that we witnessed. And now the whole world is supporting the perpetrators. It's outrageous," Heaton said.

She explained Christians must defend Jewish people not just to protect them, but because "attacks on them are attacks on all Judeo-Christian communities," the report said.

"It's very important for Christians to recognize this and support the Jewish people. And for our own self-interest, also for the interest, as Brooke said, for democracy, for Judeo-Christian values that we all cherish, and we benefit from," Heaton said. "But you have to remember 9/11. You have to remember the first attack on the World Trade Center, and you have to take seriously these attacks on Jews that are happening on American soil."

She referenced Brooke Goldstein, who founded The Lawfare Project. Goldstein said Americans who had lost sight of the threat from radical Islamists – who hijacked those jets on 9/11 – might be perceiving a problem again.

"I think Americans are starting to wake up and understand that radicalization — especially theologically motivated radicalization — is a threat to the United States," Goldstein said. "Why has it taken us so long after 9/11, when Islamist radicals flew planes and killed thousands of civilians, to realize this is not just about the Jews?"

She said part of the problem is what she called "Islamophobi-mania," or the attacks on those who offered opposition is Islamists and were branded as "Islamophobic" or "racist."

"Americans are waking up that this is a threat to us," she said. "We have American civilians who were kidnapped and killed, and others who remain hostages in Gaza. This is an attack on Western democracies — an attack on the West by radical Islamist states funding proxy groups engaged in what they call a holy war."

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As WorldNetDaily recently reported, some members of the U.S. military – even under President Donald Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth – are being ejected from the service for filing religious exemptions from taking vaccines. The main focal point of that report was Technical Sgt. William "Tony" Oslin, who feared that his Christian religious beliefs might jeopardize his military career.

Unfortunately, that reality has come to pass.

WND spoke with Oslin, whose last day in uniform after a two-year battle over the flu vaccine was last Friday, Oct. 3. Even though he feels a great deal of disappointment, Oslin expressed gratitude for the individuals he believes were put in his path by the Lord to assist him and others who have been treated unfairly. For example, he said, at the beginning of September, "when my separation date was approaching, some awesome people got my story to [Under Secretary of the Air Force] Matt Lohmeier's office and he arranged a 30-day extension while my case was being reviewed."

As Oslin explained, he submitted a Religious Accommodation Request (RAR) in September 2022 for the COVID-19, influenza, typhoid, anthrax and tetanus vaccines, maintaining his objections to each based on his sincerely held religious beliefs that his body is "a temple of the Lord" and need not be subjected to vaccines, many of which are tested and/or developed with the use of aborted fetal cells.

Then, once the military's COVID-19 mandate was rescinded in January 2023 and Oslin was clear of being forced to take that particular shot, the influenza vaccine was the next to be adjudicated.

"The Chaplain expressed that I do have a sincerely held religious belief, which according to Air Force policy and federal and state law, is all you need for an accommodation to be granted," Oslin told WND.

Yet, two years later, he has been denied accommodation and forced out of the military.

In the past 30 days, Oslin says he was "never notified of any updates or any news as to whether my separation would stand or be overturned." It was only after contacting his commander last Thursday, Oct. 2, for an update that he learned his final day in uniform would unexpectedly be the very next day, Oct. 3.

The former Air National Guard member explained, "[My commander] never responded until after the Human Resources officer brought me in to inform me that my separation for not receiving the influenza shot was being upheld – this was three hours after I asked for an update."

Contending that the Air Force is blatantly ignoring the supreme law of the land as well as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), Oslin told WorldNetDaily, "I am being separated for the stated reason of not following direct orders and Air Force policy, even though those orders and policy violate the Constitution of the United States and the Alabama state Constitution."

Oslin also noted, "The government claims they have a compelling government interest in vaccinating all service members or it will hinder the mission – even though they grant medical exemptions all the time and somehow these personnel are not a hinderance to the mission." In fact, medically exempt personnel are allowed to deploy and serve the same as those who have been vaccinated.

"It is a person like myself who is seeking a religious exemption that is considered a threat to those others – who are 'vaccinated and protected' because vaccination is purported to be the safest and most effective way to avoid influenza – and considered a threat to mission accomplishment," he said. "Can someone please make this make sense to me? It's obvious common sense does not apply."

"If one person that is unvaccinated is considered a non-threat, how is another considered a threat?" he questioned, adding, "This is religious discrimination and it is unconstitutional, [and] there is no other way to explain it."

"The current administration tells the American public they are for religious freedom and no one should have to choose between their religious beliefs and their livelihood," Oslin told WND, yet added, "While saying this, the administration is allowing the opposite to happen; they are allowing religious discrimination to happen."

Oslin, who loves the military, made a sad statement regarding future generations of his own family: "I have three grandsons, and I will make sure that none serves in a government that violates the very Constitution it is supposed to protect and uphold. We have reached a time and place in this country to where the government has stolen power from its Creator and has claimed a power it was never granted."

"And this is happening under President Donald Trump and Secretary Pete Hegseth's Department of War," he lamented.

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A campaign to cancel and boycott Netflix over its "woke" programming that routinely sexualizes young children has triggered a $15 billion plunge in the company's value this week, according to reports.

The campaign, which already had been put in action by multiple value-based organizations, got a huge boost this week from Elon Musk.

He posted on social media multiple times recommending that parents cancel Netflix.

And now the Gateway Pundit said the company had hemorrhaged $15 billion in value.

"Netflix is in free fall," the report said, "The streaming giant lost more than $15 billion in market value in just one week, according to Forbes, after Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk urged his 227 million followers to cancel their subscriptions 'for the health of your kids.'"

Musk had been triggered by a Netflix cartoon called "Dead End: Paranormal Park," which promotes transgenderism and bisexualism for children.

It was marketed to children as young as seven.

The X account Libs of TikTok had cited the offending materials: "Meet Hamish Steele, creator of a kid's show on @netflix which teaches kids they can be transgender. After Charlie [Kirk] was ass*ssinated, he called Charlie a nazi and had a meltdown because people were mourning him. Netflix is SILENT. Their silence is deafening. CANCEL NETFLIX,"

The Netflix stock fell 2.4% over the week, even as Dow Jones Industrials were climbing.

Newsmax reported, "Musk's boycott calls thus far have made a small dent in an otherwise strong year for Netflix's stock and revenues. Shares are up 30% since January, when they traded around $886. In its July earnings report, the company posted a 16% year-over-year revenue increase to $11 billion, while net profit jumped 46% to $3.1 billion. Netflix also raised subscription prices by at least $1 across all plans at the start of the year."

The boycott plans mirror those against Anheuser-Bush InBev in 2023 after it partnered with a transgender influence to promote its beer, which promptly plunged in market share and to this day has not recovered its ranking.

WND had reported on the launch of the campaign.

It is "not OK," Musk said, when Libs of TikTok explained Netflix's "Dead End Paranormal Park" was pushing "pro-transgender on CHILDREN."

The show, advertised for 7-year-olds, also prompted the "Parents – BEWARE" warning online.

Musk's confirmation came when he responded "Same," to another who announced, "Just cancelled my Netflix subscription."

The movement immediately exploded, with documentation after documentation of the corporation's sex-oriented agenda for children, even drawing criticism from a self-described "gay."

Others warned the corporation had turned Alexander The Great "gay" within minutes of a program's beginning.

It was blasted for having a cartoon boy in a dress dancing with two "dads."

Multitudes were online confirming their cancellations:

Right Angle News network noted, "Netflix is now hemorrhaging tens of thousands of users after refusing to take action against the creator of a show for seven-year-olds that promotes trans ideology following revelations that the creator celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk."

The report pointed out, "Dead End: Paranormal Park" is just one of several pro-LGBTQ+ series and/or movies aimed at a young audience that Netflix has sponsored over the years. Netflix has also produced other content with LGBTQ+ characters or themes, including Baby-Sitters Club, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Nimona, First Kill, CoComelon Lane, and Ridley Jones, a series aimed at preschoolers that features two dads and a non-binary character."

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"I love America. Warts and all and with no apologies. I love her land, people, culture, history, literature, poetry – all of it"" So begins Michael Finch's new book, "A Time to Stand: The Dire Hour to Defend American Beauty," a collection of essays that serve as a testament of one man's deep and abiding love for his homeland. It is a love rooted in recognition of America's unique place in history as the world's foremost defender of human liberty, individual rights, the rule of law, limited government, free enterprise, and freedom of thought. Indeed, these are precisely the principles to which Mr. Finch, as the longtime president of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, has passionately devoted so much of his life.

But in recent decades, this beloved land has been afflicted by what Finch calls a "cultural crisis" and a "rot in our soul," as evidenced by a proliferation of "people adrift, alone, lost connections, rising drug addiction, mental illness, depression." Observing how these hallmarks of spiritual atrophy manifest themselves visibly on the streets of urban America, Finch writes that "the 'uglification' of American culture" is now routinely emblematized by "massive amounts of trash, filth, … burned buildings, graffiti, [and] boarded-up businesses."

The cities where such totems of societal decline abound are almost all controlled politically by leftists, whose "insatiable lust for power" Finch decries. The power they crave is one that aims to "reshape, remake and reeducate the reactionaries, the retrograde, the masses" – all in pursuit of the "utopian ideal" of an "ever-progressive heaven upon this earth." Finch observes that, tragically, the hearts of countless well-meaning, unsuspecting people have been charmed and captivated by the Left's fanciful, grandiose pledge to "make perfect what is flawed" and "cure all that ails" the presumably benighted masses.

"How easily we succumb," the author laments, "seduced and drawn into these illusions" – illusions that commonly ensnare those who eschew religious faith and seek instead to fill the spiritual void in their souls with a devotion to leftwing political crusades. Such individuals are especially vulnerable to what Finch identifies as the very enticing "false virtue" of charlatans professing "to be like God, indeed to be God" – and thereby proclaiming their own right "to rule … by force of might." It is a drama, he explains, that has been reenacted many times throughout human history, where "the cleansing blood of the innocents" rages like a river across the landscape of "a world decimated and barren" – and where "the guilty are never held to account" for their "unspeakable crimes."

With specificity, Finch identifies particular monstrous evils that the Left has inflicted on our nation in modern times. He observes, for instance, that in the "grievance culture" of the Left, "race has become an industry" premised upon a venomous "hatred of white people." He further notes that a denial of reality – even biological reality – has infected the leftist mind: "We can't even discuss certain things anymore," Finch writes. "What is a man, what is a woman?" The very fact that such questions need to be addressed at all, leaves the author feeling as though he is living in an unrecognizable, alien land:

"I don't even begin to understand what this sexual identity crisis is all about. Just to say this, incurs wrath. Something isn't right, or maybe I am just getting too old. Our hearts cry out, not in judgment, but for the lost souls, the confused and depressed, the anxiety and pain that so many feel."

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The dispute is over the state's virulent attack on baker Cathy Miller because she declines to promote ideologies that violate her Christian faith in her cake artistry.

The court already has ruled on the issue, deciding in the case involving Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado that he could not be forced to violate his faith.

There, the leftists in the state who had launched vicious attacks on Phillips, even trying to force him into an LGBT indoctrination program, were scolded for their "hostility" to Christianity.

That didn't deter California from its war on Christianity, though. Even the state Supreme Court there has allowed attacks on Christians who respect alternative lifestyles, do business with people in those lifestyles, and more, but simply cannot appear to be endorsing what the Bible declares is sinful.

Now a legal team representing Miller has confirmed that officials from 16 states, a long list of prominent legal scholars, a variety of faith organizations and more have submitted requests to the U.S. Supreme Court that it rule on Miller's case.

"California opened an investigation into Cathy Miller after she explained to a same-sex couple that her faith did not allow her to personally design their wedding cake," explained officials at Becket.

"For almost a decade, California has ridiculed Cathy for her religious beliefs about marriage and argued that Cathy's actions harm 'the dignity of all Californians.' Becket, LiMandri & Jonna LLP, and the Thomas More Society are working to protect Cathy's ability to design and create custom baked goods in peace," the report said.

The announcement explained, "Cathy Miller is a faithful Christian and baker. For over a decade, Cathy has brought her unique touch to custom cakes and cookies at Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield. As a former teacher, Cathy's process for designing wedding cakes is unique: she meets with each couple for over an hour and spends time teaching them the religious and symbolic meaning behind the wedding cake they're commissioning to celebrate their union."

Now 16 states led by a filing from Texas are urging the court to issue a "clear rule" that protects the expressive nature of wedding cakes, to give lower courts a way to correctly resolve such fights.

Those fights almost always are brought on by radical leftists who already have permission to live their lifestyle, but also demand that others support and promote their personal ethical and moral decisions.

Law scholars including Michael W. McConnell also have joined the requests.

Also joining the requests are diverse faith groups, "including the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy, emphasizing that people of faith can lose their livelihood and suffer far worse religious discrimination when states like California use their public accommodations laws to try to purge religious beliefs from believers' own businesses."

Further, the Manhattan Institute and the Pacific Justice Institute also have joined, "arguing that the First Amendment forbids California from compelling religious objectors like Cathy to participate in religiously meaningful ceremonies by creating a symbol—a wedding cake—universally recognized as a celebration of that ceremony."

The attacks on Miller started a decade ago, and even though a trial court ruled she served and employed people of all sexual orientations and her intent was only fidelity to her Christian faith, radicals at higher levels in the California courtroom industry renewed the war against her.

"The diverse voices rallying to Cathy's side—states, respected scholars, and faith communities from across the country—make clear that her case is about far more than one bakery," said Adèle Keim, senior counsel at Becket. "California's relentless campaign against Cathy is unjust and un-American. The Justices should end California's crusade and affirm that no one should be punished for living out their faith."

Miller already has written standards for her work, such as that she will not design custom bakery items that depict gory or pornographic images, celebrate drug use, or demean others.

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Post traumatic stress disorder is being cited as a possible contributing factor for a now-dead suspect who is accused of ramming his truck into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Michigan, shooting at congregants and setting the structure of fire.

At least four people were killed and another eight injured, according to reports.

It was Fox News that noted adults responded by protecting children in the facility during the attack.

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President Donald Trump, shortly after agreeing to a meeting with Democrat leaders in Congress about their looming threat to shut down the government by refusing to approve funding, has canceled that event.

He said he reviewed the demands from Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leaders in the Senate and House, and found them "unserious and ridiculous."

Congress must approve at least a stopgap funding mechanism or Democrats, after years of condemning shutdown threats as dangerous, are threatening to shut down the government if they don't get their way.

One of their demands is to cancel about a trillion dollars in savings for American taxpayers established by Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," and lavish tax dollars are all sorts of projects, such as free healthcare services for illegal aliens in America, subsidized body mutilations for Americans who are pursuing the transgender ideology, open the nation's borders to criminals and more.

Trump said he would be happy to meet with Democrats as soon as they get serious about working to help America.

Trump said, "After reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands being made by the Minority Radical Left Democrats in return for their Votes to keep our thriving Country open, I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive. They are threatening to shut down the Government of the United States unless they can have over $1 Trillion Dollars in new spending to continue free healthcare for Illegal Aliens (A monumental cost!), force Taxpayers to fund Transgender surgery for minors, have dead people on the Medicaid roles, allow Illegal Alien Criminals to steal Billions of Dollars in American Taxpayer Benefits, try to force our Country to again open our Borders to Criminals and to the World, allow men to play in women's sports, and essentially create Transgender operations for everybody."

His statement continued, "These Radical Left Views and Policies is what allowed me to win the Presidential Election, including all seven Swing States, and the Popular Vote, IN A HISTORIC LANDSLIDE. There are consequences to losing Elections but, based on their letter to me, the Democrats haven't figured that out yet. They are trying to eliminate the popular $50 Billion Dollar Rural and Vulnerable Hospital Fund, which was passed with only Republican Votes, and proudly signed into Law by ME. The Democrats in Congress seem to have totally lost their way.

"They obviously have no idea what it means to put America First or to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! All Congressional Democrats want to do is enact Radical Left Policies that nobody voted for — High Taxes, Open Borders, No Consequences for Violent Criminals, Men in Women's Sports, Taxpayer funded 'TRANSGENDER' surgery, and much more. Few people voted for what they represent, which would lead to the destruction of America. Instead, people voted for COMMON SENSE, and that's what the Republicans and your President, 'DONALD J. TRUMP,' stand for. I look forward to meeting with them if they get serious about the future of our Nation. We must keep the Government open, and legislate like true Patriots rather than hold American Citizens hostage, knowing that they want our now thriving Country closed. I'll be happy to meet with them if they agree to the Principles in this Letter. They must do their job! Otherwise, it will just be another long and brutal slog through their radicalized quicksand. To the Leaders of the Democrat Party, the ball is in your court. I look forward to meeting with you when you become realistic about the things that our Country stands for. DO THE RIGHT THING!"

Schumer and Jeffries had been scheduled to meet with Trump on Thursday with their demands for taxpayer spending.

The partial government shutdown is looming on Sept. 30.

The meeting had been set after Schumer and Jeffries sent a letter threatening a shutdown, and trying to blame Republicans for their own refusal to cooperate.

Trump's response was that the Democrats were demanding about $1 trillion in additional spending.

Schumer and Jeffries last month had demanded meetings with majority Republican leaders in Congress, but it hasn't happened yet.

The Democrats have worked to include "Republican-caused" every time they talk about a government shutdown, even though it would be minority party opposition that would effect that.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt explained if the government shuttered, it "would be the fault of the Democrats."

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The Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Wednesday cut interest rates one-quarter of a point, establishing the benchmark at 4% to 4.25%, after blocking President Donald Trump's economic agenda – building back America's business interests, manufacturing and expansion, for months.

The Dow Jones Industrial Averages, which had been percolating in the mid to upper 45,000 range, promptly surged past 46,000 and actually closed the day there.

The reduction was the first from the controversial Fed operations since 2024.

Officials did signal the possibility for two more cuts later this year, reports confirmed.

"Recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity moderated in the first half of the year," said the Federal Open Market Committee. "Job gains have slowed, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remains low. Inflation has moved up and remains somewhat elevated."

Stephen Miran, Trump's newest Fed appointee, had wanted a half point cut. And Lisa Cook, under investigation on allegations of mortgage fraud and fighting Trump's decision to fire her, voted with others for the quarter point cut.

The benchmark had been, before Wednesday's announced, at 4.5% to 4.25%.

Interest rates had exploded to more than 9% under Joe Biden's tenure in the White House, and Trump has been working to expand America's economic base, return manufacture to its shores, obtain fair international trade agreements and much more while trying to keep inflation low and job creation up. Both of those figures have been moderate in recent assessments.

America's housing industry, which has been stalled because of the interest rates mandated by Fed chief Jerome Powell, could start seeing an increase in activity because of Wednesday's decision.