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Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police An armed man who claimed to be a police officer was detained outside the NFL stadium where Charlie Kirk’s memorial will be held, authorities said.  The encounter happened Saturday, Sept. 20, at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona.  Secret Service agents approached the man after observing suspicious behavior, ABC 15 in Phoenix reports. He told agents he was law enforcement and armed.  Officials later confirmed he was not part of the authorized agencies working the event. Multiple knives and firearms were found on him, according to azfamily.com. The Arizona Department of…
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’ Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’ Turning Point USA is turning to Erika Kirk.  The widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been unanimously elected CEO and chair of the board as the organization vows to carry on his work. TPUSA is a US nonprofit that advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses. Its affiliates include Turning Point Endowment, Turning Point Action, and TPUSA Faith. In a letter dated Wednesday, Sept. 17, the board wrote, “It is our great pride to announce Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board for Turning Point USA.”  The statement added,…
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced
Lineup Of Speakers At Charlie Kirk Funeral Announced The widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk will be among about a dozen speakers at his funeral this weekend. The list includes the president, vice president, and several Cabinet members. Click here for a new, updated story: How To Watch Charlie Kirk’s Funeral: TV, Streaming, Start Times, Security The memorial will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, with doors opening at 8 a.m. and the program beginning at 11 a.m. Arizona time (2 p.m. Eastern).  State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Inset:…
White House Posts Video After Second Strike On Alleged Venezuela Traffickers, Killing 3 White House Posts Video After Second Strike On Alleged Venezuela Traffickers, Killing 3
White House Posts Video After Second Strike On Alleged Venezuela Traffickers, Killing 3 The US military carried out a second strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing three people aboard, President Donald Trump said, as the White House again posted video of the operation on social media. Trump said the latest action took place on Monday, Sept. 15, and followed a similar strike on Tuesday, Sept. 2, that killed 11. The White House says both incidents occurred in international waters. As with the first incident, the White House shared footage online and framed the mission as part of a broader campaign against Venezuela-linked narco-trafficking networks. …
Protesters Confront Trump Face-To-Face During Rare DC Night Out: Watch Protesters Confront Trump Face-To-Face During Rare DC Night Out: Watch
Protesters Confront Trump Face-To-Face During Rare DC Night Out: Watch A rare dinner stop in Washington, DC for President Donald Trump turned tense when protesters confronted him face-to-face inside Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, a short distance from the White House. Trump arrived by motorcade with Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other senior officials on Tuesday night, Sept. 9.  After stepping inside and greeting patrons, a group waving Palestinian flags moved in, chanting, “Free DC, free Palestine, Trump is the Hitler of our time.” The activist group Code Pink later said it orga…
Video Released After US Strike Takes Out Alleged Drug Vessel In South America, Killing 11 Video Released After US Strike Takes Out Alleged Drug Vessel In South America, Killing 11
Video Released After US Strike Takes Out Alleged Drug Vessel In South America, Killing 11 New information has been released, including a video, after US forces carried out a “lethal strike” on a boat believed to be smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing nearly a dozen. Trump announced the operation during an Oval Office briefing earlier in the day on Tuesday, Sept. 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Minutes after the briefing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted on X that US forces had conducted “a lethal strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug vessel which had departed from Venezuela and was being operated by a designated narco-terrorist organizati…
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement President Donald Trump made some big news about the US Space Command headquarters switching states during a press briefing in the Oval Office, but an exchange with a reporter about his health may be the most talked-about aspect of the event. After several days in which he's been largely out of the public eye, speculation about his condition swirled on social media, with conspiracy theories surfacing. He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in July. The White House has not commented on the speculation or provided additional medical updates. They have cited frequent hand…
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures
New Poll Ranks Americans’ Most, Least Liked Public Figures A fresh national survey reveals a dramatic divide in public perception, spotlighting which leaders Americans admire, and which ones they could do without. Gallup’s latest poll, conducted from Monday, July 7 to Monday, July 21 and surveying 1,015 US adults, ranked 14 well-known US and international figures.  The results show a striking gap between those held in high regard and those who have fallen out of favor. Topping the list for positive public image is Pope Leo XIV, who enjoys a favorable rating from 57 percent of Americans, with just 11 percent viewing him unfavorably.  Tha…
'Bizarre': Obama Responds After Trump Accuses Him Of 'Treason' 'Bizarre': Obama Responds After Trump Accuses Him Of 'Treason'
'Bizarre': Obama Responds After Trump Accuses Him Of 'Treason' Former President Barack Obama is pushing back after the current chief executive, Donald Trump, accused him of “treason” in connection with the 2016 election. “These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction,” an Obama spokesman said Tuesday, July 22, in response to Trump’s latest claims.  The spokesperson stated that although they typically wouldn’t "dignify the constant nonsense" from Trump with a response, the allegations are “outrageous enough to warrant a reply.” The statement comes days after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released a re…
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan The State Department is firing around 1,350 workers as part of a sweeping downsizing initiative tied to President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce. According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, the department will issue termination notices on Friday, July 11 to over 1,100 civil servants and 240 Foreign Service employees.  The move follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week that cleared the way for Trump’s executive order to move forward while legal challenges continue. Earlier report: Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, …
Key Oil Corridor Could Be Closed By Iran As Retaliation For US Strikes Key Oil Corridor Could Be Closed By Iran As Retaliation For US Strikes
Key Oil Corridor Could Be Closed By Iran As Retaliation For US Strikes In a significant escalation of geopolitical tensions, Iran's parliament has voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage for about one-fifth of the world's daily oil shipments.  The decision isn’t final yet. It still needs the green light from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.  But if the move is approved, it could halt oil exports that are worth around $1 billion every single day. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday, June 22 on CBS-TV's Face the Nation that closing the Strait of Hormuz would be a "suicidal" move for Iran's Islamic regime. Closi…
Inside 'Operation Midnight Hammer:' Timeline Of US Strike On Iran's Nuclear Sites Inside 'Operation Midnight Hammer:' Timeline Of US Strike On Iran's Nuclear Sites
Inside 'Operation Midnight Hammer:' Timeline Of US Strike On Iran's Nuclear Sites U.S. officials have revealed new details behind the top-secret B-2 mission that destroyed three of Iran's nuclear facilities, just more than a week after Israel started the mission. The overnight operation, named "Operation Midnight Hammer", involved stealth bombers, submarine-launched missiles, and more than 125 aircraft in a multi-stage strike that U.S. leaders are calling one of the most successful in recent military history. In a Pentagon briefing on Sunday, June 22, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission was “a deliberate and precise strike against three Iranian nuclear f…
WATCH: Trump Enters UFC Fight With Kid Rock’s 'American Bad Ass' Blasting As Crowd Erupts WATCH: Trump Enters UFC Fight With Kid Rock’s 'American Bad Ass' Blasting As Crowd Erupts
Watch: Trump Enters UFC Fight With Kid Rock’s 'American Bad Ass' Blasting As Crowd Erupts President Donald Trump stopped sparring with Elon Musk long enough to take in a UFC fight in New Jersey.  Trump walked out to a hero's welcome at the Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday night, flanked by UFC President Dana White, while Kid Rock's "American Bad Ass" blared in the background. The president was met with a rousing round of cheers as he shook hands, did his patented "dance," and met with the ringside announcers. Chants of "USA! USA!" also echoed through the crowd during Trump's appearance. His grand entrance can be seen here on Truth Social. "If you thought it couldn…
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE) Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (UPDATE)
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Block On Harvard Foreign Students (Update) A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration's attempt to block Harvard University from hosting international students in the President's latest political attack on the Ivy League school. Massachusetts District Court Judge Allison Burroughs issued the ruling on Friday, May 23. The pause came just hours after Harvard announced the lawsuit over the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The suit claims the move was meant to punish Harvard for rejecting Pr…
Trump Suggests Pair Of Possible Successors In Shift From Talk Of Third Presidential Term Trump Suggests Pair Of Possible Successors In Shift From Talk Of Third Presidential Term
Trump Suggests Pair Of Possible Successors In Shift From Talk Of Third Presidential Term President Donald Trump indicated he will leave office after his second term in a brand-new development, citing constraints that prevent him from seeking a third term. In an interview with NBC News' Meet the Press that aired on Sunday morning, May 4, Trump acknowledged, "I'll be an eight-year president, I'll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important."  He also mentioned potential successors, highlighting Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as capable leaders to carry the MAGA mantle. Trump's comments come after previously suggesting h…
‘The White POTUS’: SNL Mocks Trump Family With Wild ‘White Lotus’ Spoof (WATCH) ‘The White POTUS’: SNL Mocks Trump Family With Wild ‘White Lotus’ Spoof (WATCH)
‘The White Potus’: SNL Mocks Trump Family With Wild ‘White Lotus’ Spoof (Watch) "The White Lotus" may have ended its third season run on HBO, but "Saturday Night Live" used it as one more chance to take a shot at President Donald Trump.  This week, the long-running satirical sketch program, took its own take on the popular tv show, but this time replacing it with members of Trump's family and much-maligned Cabinet.  The skit targeted everyone from Melania and Ivanka Trump to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - played by host Jon Hamm - along the way. The White Lotus gets a political spin…
New England Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds New England Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds
New England Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds A New England entrepreneur has been identified as the first American killed in a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed hundreds of lives. The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. Fray Luis Rosario, who owned restaurants in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, was among the victims in the tragedy. Rosario ran two Terra Luna cafes — one in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the other…
Ex-Red Sox Star Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Still Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse Ex-Red Sox Star Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Still Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse
Ex-Red Sox Star Pedro Martinez Says Family Members Still Buried In Rubble Of Nightclub Collapse Family members of one of Major League Baseball's all-time greats are among those unaccounted for after a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed the lives of at least 124. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That Killed At Least 184 The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo. Approximately 155 have been hospitalized. Pedro Martinez, whose lifetime pitching record of 219-100 puts him at No. 10 on the all-time winning percent…
New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers
New Texts, Including Specific Attack Plans, Released From Leaked Chat Involving Trump Advisers The Atlantic has just released the precise attack plans laid out by Trump Administration advisers during a leaked chat on a commercial app prior to a military strike against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier this month. Two days ago, Jeffrey Goldberg, who edits The Atlantic, published a story stating that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging group chat. However, Goldberg did not release specific details regarding the attack itself. In a new story published Wednesday morning, March 26, headlined "Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advis…
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke
Trump Says He Didn't Know Secret War Plans Were Texted By Mistake Hours After News Broke President Donald Trump told reporters he was not aware that secret US war plans were texted by mistake through a commercial messaging app to a shocked American journalist hours after news of the stunning security breach first broke. New details have emerged on the massive mistake, including the names of the senior US officials who were involved in the group chat at the center of the situation. Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, wrote in a story published Monday afternoon, March 24 that US national security leaders included him in an encrypted Signal messaging g…
American Teacher Marc Fogel Returns Home After Release From Russian Prison American Teacher Marc Fogel Returns Home After Release From Russian Prison
American Teacher Marc Fogel Returns Home After Release From Russian Prison Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania teacher detained in Russia since 2021, is back in the United States following a negotiated exchange facilitated by President Donald J. Trump and his administration, officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Fogel, who had been serving a 14-year sentence for possessing medical marijuana prescribed for chronic pain, was freed after diplomatic efforts led by Trump and his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. His return follows years of advocacy from his family and lawmakers across the political spectrum. Fogel, Family Express Gratitude In his first public remarks since return…
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs
Colombia Agrees To Accept Migrant Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens 25% Tariffs Colombia, one of the United States' key allies in Latin America, has agreed to accept migrant deportation flights after earlier turning back two planes, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten steep sanctions. Trump said Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26 that he would impose "emergency" 25-percent tariffs on Colombian goods after it blocked the flights. But negotiations between the countries led to an agreement late Sunday night and Trump withdrew the tariff threats. “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all undocume…
Trump Expected To Select Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State, Kristi Noem To Head DHS Trump Expected To Select Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State, Kristi Noem To Head DHS
Trump Expected To Select Marco Rubio As Secretary Of State, Kristi Noem To Head DHS President-elect Donald Trump is expected to add two well-known national political figures to his Cabinet this week. According to multiple reports, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will be his choice for secretary of state, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem will lead the Department of Homeland Security. According to The New York Times, which first reported the news, Trump could still change his mind at the last minute about Rubio's selection. The son of Cuban immigrants, the 53-year-old Rubio was elected to the Senate in 2010. He was one of Trump's opponents in the 2016 Republican Presidential prim…