Thursday, September 11, 2025

82-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Illegal Alien Terror Attack.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An 82-year-old woman, Karen Diamond, has died following a Molotov cocktail attack by an illegal alien against a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Karen Diamond, suspect Mohamed Soliman, and 28 other victims of the attack.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack took place on June 1, 2023, during a demonstration urging the release of Israeli hostages in front of the Boulder County Courthouse.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends. Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time.” – Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty

🎯IMPACT: Mohamed Soliman now faces multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, federal hate crimes, and over 100 state criminal charges.

IN FULL

Karen Diamond, 82, has died from the severe injuries she sustained during a Molotov cocktail attack at a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado. The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office announced her death on Monday, along with additional charges against the suspect, Egyptian illegal alien Mohamed Soliman.

Soliman now faces two counts of first-degree murder related to Diamond’s death, in addition to 12 federal hate crimes and over 100 state criminal charges. “This horrific attack has now claimed the life of an innocent person who was beloved by her family and friends. Our hearts are with the Diamond family during this incredibly difficult time,” Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. “Our office will fight for justice for the victims, their loved ones, and the community.”

The attack, described by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as an “act of terror,” occurred on June 1, 2023, in front of the Boulder County Courthouse, where Soliman allegedly disguised himself as a gardener and threw Molotov cocktails at a group called Run for Their Lives. The group had been peacefully walking weekly for nearly two years to raise awareness about hostages taken during the Hamas terror raid against Israel on October 7, 2023.

According to authorities, Soliman shouted “Free Palestine!” during the attack, which he admitted to planning for over a year. The victims, ranging in age from 25 to 88, included 13 people who were physically injured. Diamond’s death brings the number of fatalities to two. The Boulder Jewish Community described Diamond as “a cherished member of our community, someone whose warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her.”

Soliman faces charges including 52 counts of attempted first-degree murder, eight counts of first-degree assault, and 18 counts of attempted first-degree murder, among others. He pleaded not guilty to federal hate crimes on Friday and is scheduled to appear in state court on July 15.

Following the incident, President Donald J. Trump said, “Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law. This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland.”

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Illegals Warned: Self-Deport or Face $1,000-a-Day Fines.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is reviving and expanding fines for illegal immigrants of up to $1,000 per day.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, Department of Justice (DOJ).

📍WHEN & WHERE: United States, rule to be published June 28, 2025.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump and Secretary Noem are standing up for law and order… Financial penalties like these are just one more reason why illegal aliens should use CBP Home to self-deport now before it’s too late.” – Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The policy signals a renewed crackdown on illegal immigrants, enabling DHS to fine violators immediately, potentially altering migrant behavior and undermining activist-led opposition to deportation enforcement.

IN FULL

The Trump administration is seeking to expedite fines for illegal immigrants—up to $1,000 per day—under a new rule seen by ABC News and set to be published in the Federal Register. The proposed regulation eliminates the current 30-day notice requirement, permitting immediate financial penalties against violators.

Jointly proposed by the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS), the rule covers migrants who enter the U.S. illegally, defy final orders of removal, or fail to leave voluntarily after a judge’s directive. The fines range from $100 to $500 for illegal entry, up to $10,000 for ignoring a deportation order, and $1,000 per day for failing to comply with removal.

“DHS believes that the nature of the failure-to-depart and unlawful entry penalties supports the need for more streamlined procedures,” the rule reads. Trump first introduced the policy during his first term, but the Biden government paused it. Trump reinstated it after taking office in January.

“The law doesn’t enforce itself; there must be consequences for breaking it,” explained Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “President Trump and Secretary Noem are standing up for law and order and making our government more effective and efficient at enforcing the American people’s immigration laws. Financial penalties like these are just one more reason why illegal aliens should use CBP Home to self-deport now before it’s too late.”

According to DHS, migrants who use the Customs and Border Protection’s CBP Home app to leave the country voluntarily will have their fines waived. As of June 13, the department has issued 10,000 fine notifications under the reactivated policy.

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This Adult Illegal Alien Lied His Way Into High School. Now He’s Facing Gun Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal grand jury indicted a 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, on charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and lying about his age to enroll in high school.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, the Department of Justice (DOJ), Perrysburg Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Labrador Sierra resided in Perrysburg, Ohio, and was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 75. The indictment came this week.

🎯IMPACT: If convicted, Labrador Sierra faces up to 15 years in prison for firearm possession, 10 years for false statements, and five years for document fraud.

IN FULL

Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, a 24-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts, including possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully in the U.S. and making false statements. Labrador Sierra had posed as a 16-year-old to attend high school in Perrysburg, Ohio, until his arrest last month.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that Labrador Sierra submitted false information to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to obtain Temporary Protective Status (TPS) and Employment Authorization Documents in 2024 and 2025. He also allegedly falsified information on federal forms to purchase a Taurus G3C 9mm semiautomatic pistol, which he was prohibited from owning as an illegal alien.

Detectives discovered that Labrador Sierra, who enrolled in high school as a 16-year-old unaccompanied minor, was actually a 24-year-old man. He had used fraudulent documents to enroll and participate in school activities, including junior varsity soccer and swimming.

The school district confirmed that Labrador Sierra had been enrolled under federal and state guidelines for unaccompanied minors, obtaining a state-issued driver’s license and social security number during his time at Perrysburg High School. According to former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman Elon Musk, millions of non-citizens received Social Security numbers last year.

Guardianship of Labrador Sierra had been granted to a Perrysburg family, who later discovered his true age and reported it to authorities.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that Labrador Sierra overstayed a visa after arriving in the U.S. in 2019. He was ultimately arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 75. Labrador Sierra now faces significant prison time if convicted of the charges brought against him.

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Trump Is Launching a Visa Crackdown on Fentanyl Traffickers’ Families.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions aimed at combating the flow of fentanyl into the United States.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and law enforcement agencies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced Thursday, June 26, 2025, with actions spanning across the United States and its borders.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Today’s action expands upon existing tools… to deter and dismantle the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs from entering the United States and harming U.S. citizens.” – Marco Rubio.

🎯IMPACT: The sanctions aim to disrupt drug trafficking networks, reduce fentanyl-related deaths, and bolster national security.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced new sanctions on Thursday targeting the flow of fentanyl into the United States. The policy includes visa restrictions on family members and close associates of foreign drug traffickers. Rubio described the measures as “necessary” to “deter and dismantle” the deadly drug trade.

State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott explained that the sanctions “will not only prevent them from entering the United States, but also serve as a deterrent for continued illicit activities.” Rubio emphasized the urgency of addressing the fentanyl crisis, noting that overdoses remain the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44.

“More than 40 percent of Americans reportedly know someone who has died from an opioid overdose,” Rubio stated, adding that the U.S. averages over 220 overdose deaths daily. The CDC reported that fentanyl was linked to 48,422 deaths in 2024 alone.

Attorney General Pam Bondi highlighted a major fentanyl bust earlier this year, where authorities seized over 400 kilos of fentanyl and arrested 16 individuals, including six illegal immigrants. Bondi described fentanyl as a weapon of “mass destruction” and issued a stern warning to traffickers, stating, “When we catch you… we will put you behind bars for as long as humanly possible.”

The new sanctions and law enforcement efforts build on President Donald J. Trump’s initiatives to combat fentanyl trafficking through increased border security and targeting cartels as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). According to the Center for Immigration Studies, fentanyl seizures at the southern border have dropped significantly, signaling a potential decline in smuggling activities.

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160 Democrats Just Voted Against Deporting Illegal Alien Drunk Drivers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A bill to deport illegal immigrants convicted of DUI offenses passed the House with 246 votes in favor and 160 against—all Democrats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) introduced the bill, with 37 House Democrats joining Republicans in support. Opposition included 160 House Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The vote took place in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Today’s vote in the House sends a clear message: if you are a guest in this country, and you break our laws and put American lives at risk by driving under the influence, there will be consequences,” said Rep. Moore.

🎯IMPACT: The legislation must now pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Donald J. Trump to take effect.

IN FULL

A bill introduced by Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) to deport illegal immigrants convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) offenses passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. The legislation, which passed 246 to 160, saw support from 37 House Democrats, but 160 Democrats opposed it. Senior Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), were among those opposing the measure.

The bill, named after Jeremy and Angel Seay—a couple from Moore’s community killed by an illegal immigrant drunk driver—and Arizona police officer Brandon Mendoza, who was also killed by an illegal immigrant driving under the influence, aims to hold illegal immigrants accountable for such crimes.

“Today’s vote in the House sends a clear message: if you are a guest in this country, and you break our laws and put American lives at risk by driving under the influence, there will be consequences,” Moore stated. He expressed dismay at the 160 Democrats who voted against the bill, saying, “It just shows that if it comes to anything about holding illegal immigrants accountable, even if it’s killing our own people in drunk driving cases, they’re against any kind of reforms on immigration.”

At a press conference promoting the “One Big Beautiful Bill” currently before the U.S. Senate on Thursday, President Donald J. Trump was joined by Joe Abraham, an “Angel Dad” whose 20-year-old daughter was killed by a Guatemalan illegal in a hit-and-run. He said the reconciliation legislation would provide Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and other agencies with the resources necessary to “end this invasion once and for all.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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ICE Nets 130 Iranians in a Week.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 130 Iranian nationals in the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on individuals considered potential security threats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ICE, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Iranian nationals, including individuals with alleged ties to terrorist organizations like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Nationwide arrests over the last seven days; additional arrests occurred earlier this month in nine major U.S. cities.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “670 Iranian nationals are currently being held in ICE detention facilities nationwide.” – Reporter Bill Melugin.

🎯IMPACT: Federal agencies have heightened surveillance of possible sleeper cells, while DHS issued a national terrorism advisory warning of increased risks from foreign actors.

IN FULL

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly arrested 130 Iranian nationals across the country within the last week as part of an intensified initiative to locate and detain individuals considered potential security threats following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. It is currently believed that a total of 670 Iranian nationals are being held in ICE detention facilities nationwide.

According to multiple federal sources, the arrests are part of a broader national effort to identify and detain potential security threats after President Donald J. Trump ordered successful military strikes decimating Iran’s nuclear weapons program. This follows an earlier wave of arrests announced this week, during which 11 Iranian foreign nationals were detained in a 48-hour span across nine major U.S. cities.

Among those detained was Mehran Makari Sahel, arrested near St. Paul, Minnesota. Sahel is alleged to be a former member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated terrorist organization by the U.S., and reportedly admitted ties to Hezbollah. Another individual, Yousef Mehridehno, who had been living illegally in the U.S. for eight years and was placed on the Terror Watchlist in February, was apprehended in Mississippi. Additionally, Ribvar Karmi, an Iranian sniper who served in the Islamic Republic’s military from 2018 to 2021, was arrested in northern Alabama carrying an Islamic Republic of Iran Army identification card.

In addition to individuals with alleged terror ties, other Iranian nationals arrested during the sweep reportedly had criminal convictions ranging from grand larceny to firearm possession. Federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have ramped up surveillance of possible Iranian sleeper cells operating in the United States amid these developments.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a national terrorism advisory in response, warning of increased risks from foreign terrorist actors and their affiliates. Tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran, with the Iranian regime issuing repeated threats since the 2020 killing of Qasem Soleimani, the IRGC’s top general, by a U.S. drone strike.

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An ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for Illegal Immigrants Is Under Contruction.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A new detention center for illegal immigrants in Florida’s Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” is under construction.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The facility is set to open in July 2025 on a former airfield in the Everglades.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide.” – James Uthmeier.

🎯IMPACT: Once completed, the detention facility will be able to host an estimated 5,000 illegal immigrants awaiting deportation, with its remote location—surrounded by the Everglades—making escape challenging.

IN FULL

Florida has announced the construction of a detention center for illegal immigrants on a former airfield in the Everglades. Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the facility will primarily consist of tents and is estimated to cost $450 million annually to operate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide funding support, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier highlighted the remote location of the site, surrounded by wildlife such as alligators and pythons, as a novel security measure. “Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide,” Uthmeier said in a video posted to social media.

The new facility will be able to hold an estimated 5,000 illegal immigrant detainees once completed, with its remote location making escape difficult. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated, “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are working at turbo speed to deliver cost-effective and innovative ways to deliver on the American people’s mandate for mass deportations of criminal illegal aliens.”

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava requested more time to evaluate the project, citing potential ecological impacts on the Everglades. Notably, the southern 20 percent of the massive subtropical wetland—approximately 1.5 million acres—is federally protected as part of the Everglades National Park. Far-left environmental groups like Friends of the Everglades have opposed the development. However, the fact that an airfield already exists at the site suggests “green” objections are a only a pretext to hinder the Trump administration’s deportation agenda.

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ICE Operation Catches Iranian Illegals, Including Terror Suspect.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal agents arrested 11 Iranian nationals, including a watchlisted individual, over a 48-hour period as part of targeted operations across eight states and nine cities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and 11 Iranian nationals, including Mehran Makari Sahel and Ribvar Karmi.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The arrests took place over 48 hours starting Sunday, June 22, in states including Minnesota, Mississippi, and Alabama.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized proactive measures to counter potential threats, stating, “We have to watch for all of it, and to be diligent on all of it, and we’ll continue to do so.”

🎯IMPACT: The arrests highlight continued federal efforts to target threats to public safety presented by illegals, especially following President Donald J. Trump’s authorization of military strikes against Iran’s nuclear weapons program.

IN FULL

In a series of operations spanning eight states and nine cities, federal agents arrested 11 Iranian nationals, including one individual on the U.S. known or suspected terrorist list. Among those arrested was Mehran Makari Sahel in St. Paul, Minnesota, alleged by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to have ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hezbollah.

Five of the arrested migrants had prior criminal convictions, including charges for grand larceny, drug possession, and firearm offenses. One migrant, Yousef Mehridehno, was apprehended in Mississippi after living in the U.S. illegally for nearly eight years. Federal authorities determined he had lied on his visa application and added him to the terrorist watchlist earlier this year.

Ribvar Karmi, arrested in northern Alabama, was found carrying an Iranian Army identification card and is alleged to have served as a sniper for Iran’s military from 2018 to 2021. He entered the U.S. on a K-1 visa, designated for migrants engaged to American citizens, and now remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

In addition to the 11 Iranian nationals, federal agents also arrested U.S. citizen Linet Vartaniann on charges of threatening law enforcement and harboring an illegal alien. ICE officials allege she threatened to “shoot officers in the head” during a confrontation at her home.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) activated its National Terrorism Advisory System following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear weapons facilities over the weekend. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem emphasized proactive measures to counter potential threats, stating, “We have to watch for all of it, and to be diligent on all of it, and we’ll continue to do so.”

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House Democrats Are Still Trying to Give Citizenship to 11 Million Illegals.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) is lobbying for a pathway to citizenship for all illegal immigrants in the U.S.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Representative Maxwell Frost, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX), and other lawmakers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: June 2025, at a press conference in Orlando, Florida.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I want to be clear, being undocumented [sic] is not a crime… Let’s document every single one of them with a speedy path to citizenship.” – Maxwell Frost

🎯IMPACT: The proposal has sparked backlash from Republican lawmakers, who have labeled it a “dangerous idea” and vowed to oppose it, and underlined Democrats’ ongoing support for open borders.

IN FULL

Democrat Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL) has called for a pathway to citizenship for as many as 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States, stating that “we should document every single one of them.” Frost, the son of a Haitian migrant and a Lebanese-descended Puerto Rican, made the announcement during a press conference in Orlando, Florida, where he also unveiled the anti-deportation Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment Act (SUDEM) bill.

The SUDEM Act aims to provide detainees, their families, and legal representatives with detailed information about detention locations, reasons, and the legal authority behind each case, tying up federal immigration officials in red tape. Frost bizarrely claimed that being an illegal immigrant “is not a crime” and advocated for a “speedy path to citizenship” as a supposed solution to the issue of illegal immigrants in the U.S.

Republican lawmakers criticized the proposal, with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) describing it as “blanket amnesty” and a “dangerous idea.” Johnson stated on X (formerly Twitter), “We must defend common sense and the rule of law.” Texas Representative Brandon Gill also weighed in, accusing Democrats of pushing mass amnesty to “rig congressional apportionment in their favor.”

While Frost remains committed to advancing his legislation and plans to seek co-sponsors in Washington, D.C., the bill is unlikely to gain traction in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. He has some support outside Congress, however, with far-left Late Show host Stephen Colbert inviting him on his show to promote the SUDEM bill and accuse ICE agents of kidnapping and human trafficking.

Immigration has been a key focus of President Donald J. Trump‘s policy agenda, with plans for increased border security, expanded deportations, and an end to federal benefits for illegal immigrants. Frost’s proposal comes amid heightened tensions over immigration enforcement, including violent protests and riots against recent ICE raids and legal challenges to the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations.

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Newsom’s National Guard Lawfare Suit Against Trump Got Thrown Out Unanimously.

President Donald J. Trump scored a YUGE legal victory over California Governor Gavin Newsom in their battle over the National Guard.

The details: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously yesterday that President Trump has the authority to federalize California’s National Guard, rejecting a lawsuit brought by Gov. Newsom.

  • The panel, which included a Biden appointee, found the president has broad authority over the Guard under existing precedent.
  • Newsom’s claim that Trump acted unlawfully by not consulting him was dismissed—the court said the President is not legally required to do so.

Key quote: In their decision, the court wrote: “Newsom had no power to veto or countermand the President’s order.” Ouch…

Back up: Trump federalized the California National Guard earlier this month when anti-ICE riots broke out in Los Angeles.

Trump takes a victory lap: The President wrote on Truth Social:

  • “BIG WIN… The Judges obviously realized that Gavin Newscum is incompetent and ill prepared, but this is much bigger than Gavin, because all over the United States, if our Cities, and our people, need protection, we are the ones to give it to them…”

What happens next: Newsom can appeal to the Supreme Court. But for now, this is a devastating blow to his “resistance” movement.

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President Donald J. Trump scored a YUGE legal victory over California Governor Gavin Newsom in their battle over the National Guard. show more