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Guatemalan National Accused Of Raping Child Arrested By ICE In Virginia Days After Release: HSI Guatemalan National Accused Of Raping Child Arrested By ICE In Virginia Days After Release: HSI
Guatemalan National Accused Of Raping Child Arrested By ICE In Virginia Days After Release: HSI A Guatemalan national accused of raping a child under the age of 13 was arrested again by federal agents in Virginia, days after being released from custody, according to officials. ICE agents arrested Walvin Victor Hugo Garcia on Friday, May 1, following a court appearance in Fairfax County, the Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday, May 5. Garcia had previously been arrested in June 2025 on multiple felony charges, including:  Rape of a child under 13; Aggravated sexual battery of a victim under 13; Use of a computer to commit a sex offense with a minor; Distributing…

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by Zak Failla
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Fowl Play At Dulles? RFK Jr.’s Bird ‘Rescue’ Has Virginia Doing A Double Take Fowl Play At Dulles? RFK Jr.’s Bird ‘Rescue’ Has Virginia Doing A Double Take
Fowl Play At Dulles? RFK Jr.’s Bird ‘Rescue’ Has Virginia Doing A Double Take Robert Kennedy Jr.'s curious history with animals took another strange turn this week in Virginia. The Health and Human Services secretary shared a photo of himself on social media at Dulles International Airport clutching a bird in his fist in front of a terminal. "Starling rescue today at Dulles Airport," the 72-year-old lawmaker posted on several platforms. View this post on Instagram The nature of the "rescue" was unclear, and airport officials have not commented on the incident. Comments on Kennedy's post ranged from scathing ("the earl…

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by Zak Failla
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Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War
Poll Reveals Trump's Brand-New Numbers On Prices, Economy, Iran War A new survey shows how Americans view President Donald Trump’s handling of prices, the economy, and Iran. The numbers point to trouble on the issues many voters feel every day, while the war has quickly become a political flashpoint. Trump’s disapproval reached 62 percent in the Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released Sunday, May 3, the highest level of either of his terms. His overall approval stood at 37 percent, down slightly from 39 percent in February. The numbers were sharper on pocketbook issues. Trump’s approval rating on the economy fell seven points since February …

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Will 'Take Over' Half-Century-Long Adversary Cuba 'Almost Immediately,' Trump Says US Will 'Take Over' Half-Century-Long Adversary Cuba 'Almost Immediately,' Trump Says
US Will 'Take Over' Half-Century-Long Adversary Cuba 'Almost Immediately,' Trump Says President Donald Trump raised eyebrows — and hackles in Havana — when he said the United States will quickly be “taking over” Cuba.  The comments came on the same day he signed an executive order tightening the economic screws on the island nation. Speaking Friday, May 1, at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump told the crowd the US would be "taking over Cuba "almost immediately." In characteristic fashion, Trump nodded toward military muscle to underscore the point, referencing the USS Abraham Lincoln — currently deployed near Iran — and musing that t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Senate Candidate Threatens To Kill Trump, Congressman's Daughter: Affidavit US Senate Candidate Threatens To Kill Trump, Congressman's Daughter: Affidavit
US Senate Candidate Threatens To Kill Trump, Congressman's Daughter: Affidavit A Pennsylvania man who recently launched a campaign for U.S. Senate is accused of leaving a series of violent voicemails threatening President Donald Trump and a member of Congress’s family, according to unsealed federal court documents on Friday, May 1. Raymond Eugene Chandler III, of Wilkinsburg, was arrested and charged after a federal investigation into repeated threats made over voicemail, authorities said. Chandler is charged with influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening a family member and by threat, according to the affidavit. The criminal co…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Romanian National Convicted In Virginia Child Sex Case Rearrested After Early Release: ICE Romanian National Convicted In Virginia Child Sex Case Rearrested After Early Release: ICE
Romanian National Convicted In Virginia Child Sex Case Rearrested After Early Release: ICE A convicted child sex offender from Romania who was sentenced in Virginia — but released early — is back behind bars after a new arrest out of state, and federal immigration officials now want her out of the country. Rebeca Fratila-Ilies, 34, was arrested on a probation violation in North Carolina on March 12, 2025, after previously being convicted in Staunton of sexually abusing a middle-school boy, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Fratila-Ilies was convicted of two counts of carnal knowledge of a child and statutory rape in Staunton Circuit Court and sentenced to 10 ye…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump's Face May Be Added To US Passports In Unprecedented Move: Reports Trump's Face May Be Added To US Passports In Unprecedented Move: Reports
Trump's Face May Be Added To US Passports In Unprecedented Move: Reports The State Department is considering putting President Donald Trump's picture and signature on US passports, his latest unprecedented move to attach his name to federal institutions. Trump administration officials claim the proposed redesign celebrates the nation's 250th birthday. The Bulwark was first to report on the passport changes on Tuesday, April 28, citing two sources familiar with the plan. The passport's inside cover shows Trump's scowling second inaugural portrait superimposed over the Declaration of Independence, along with his signature in gold above the…

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by Chris Spiker
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Percentage Of Americans Who View Trump As 'Even-Tempered' Revealed In New Poll Percentage Of Americans Who View Trump As 'Even-Tempered' Revealed In New Poll
Percentage Of Americans Who View Trump As 'Even-Tempered' Revealed In New Poll A new snapshot of public opinion is offering insight into how Americans view President Donald Trump as global tensions and high-profile clashes continue to unfold. A growing share of Americans are raising concerns about Trump’s temperament and leadership amid the war in Iran and a public dispute with Pope Leo, according to a Reuters/Ipsos six-day poll that concluded Monday, April 20. The survey found that 36 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, while 62 percent disapprove, a share that has held steady at the lowest level of his current term. Questions about temperament …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Virginia: ICE Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Virginia: ICE
Man Deported Three Times Caught With Child Porn, Released, Arrested Again In Virginia: ICE A man previously deported three times and charged with multiple child pornography offenses was released from jail in Virginia — only to be arrested again months later by federal agents, officials say. The case played out in Fairfax County, where officials say local authorities released a man facing serious child exploitation charges despite a federal request to keep him in custody. Roni Mendez-Escobar, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was taken into custody again on Wednesday, April 22, following a court appearance in Fairfax, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Federal a…

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by Zak Failla
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MS-13-Linked Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Found Living In Virginia: ICE MS-13-Linked Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Found Living In Virginia: ICE
MS-13-Linked Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Found Living In Virginia: ICE A fugitive wanted for aggravated homicide in El Salvador — and tied to the violent MS-13 gang — was found living in Virginia before being arrested by federal agents, officials announced. Federal authorities say the case underscores how someone with no known US criminal history can still be wanted for serious crimes overseas. They described her as "one of the media's 'non-criminals.'" US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Idalia Isabel Morales-Mejia, who is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and has been identified as a documented associate of MS-13. The arres…

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by Zak Failla
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Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People' Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People'
Tucker Carlson Now Regrets Supporting Trump: 'I'm Sorry For Misleading People' Tucker Carlson, the right-wing political commentator and podcaster, has issued a public apology for his role in supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.  During the latest episode of "The Tucker Carlson Show," on Monday, April 20, Carlson said, "I'll be tormented for a long time by the fact that I played a role in getting Donald Trump elected. And I want to say that I'm sorry for misleading people."  Speaking to his brother, Buckley Carlson, during the episode, Carlson elaborated on his regret, saying: "You and I and everyone else who supported him, you wrote speeche…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds
Illegal Immigrant Who Stole Kristi Noem’s Purse In DC To Be Deported After Prison Term: Feds The Chilean national who stole former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Gucci purse while she was dining in DC with family is facing more than just prison time. Mario Bustamante Leiva was sentenced on Wednesday, April 22, to 36 months in prison in connection with a series of thefts that culminated when he attempted to rob Noem. When he is released, Bustamante Leiva will be deported from the country. “Bustamante Leiva came to Washington illegally to prey on citizens of the District. He methodically targeted women at restaurants, stealing their purses and monetizing the stolen cards …

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by Zak Failla