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September 17, 2025
Crime
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‘Act of Terror’ Declared at FBI Field Office, Suspect at Large.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A driver crashed into a metal gate at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pittsburgh field office in what authorities are calling an “act of terror.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: A suspect identified as Donald Henson of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, allegedly carried out the attack.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred at around 2:40 AM on Wednesday at the FBI Pittsburgh field office.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We look at this as an act of terror against the FBI,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Giordano.

🎯IMPACT: The suspect fled on foot and remains at large, prompting an ongoing investigation. No injuries were reported.

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A driver identified as Donald Henson of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, crashed a white Toyota sedan into the metal gate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Pittsburgh field office early Wednesday morning in what authorities are describing as an “act of terror.” According to FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Giordano, Henson exited the vehicle after the crash, retrieved an American flag from inside the car, and threw it over the gate.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 AM, and Henson fled the scene on foot. Authorities noted that it is unclear whether he was armed during the attack. No FBI personnel were injured.

“We look at this as an act of terror against the FBI,” Giordano stated during a press briefing before continuing: “This was a targeted attack on this building.” He added that Henson is wanted in connection with the crime, which is a federal offense, and that prosecutors will pursue the matter to the fullest extent of the law.

Henson, described as a former military member, may have been experiencing mental health issues, according to officials. Giordano also mentioned that Henson had visited the field office weeks earlier to file a complaint that “didn’t make a whole lot of sense.” Despite this, the FBI reviewed the matter and later informed Henson that no federal crime had been identified.

Henson is considered potentially dangerous.

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12 minutes ago
Economy
Immigration
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Trump Admin Drafts Visa Reforms to Reduce Displacement of American Workers by Imported Labor.

Federal agencies are proposing significant changes to visa programs, aiming to protect American workers and address growing public concern over the displacement of local professionals by foreign labor.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor have unveiled draft regulations that would tighten visa programs, including H-1B and F-1 student visas, to prioritize American workers. Proposed changes include higher corporate fees, shorter grace periods for fired foreign workers, and stricter oversight of third-party staffing firms.
📺 DETAIL: The proposed rules also seek to modernize the PERM labor certification process, ensuring American workers are given priority in hiring and addressing layoffs more effectively. Critics of the visa programs argue that they depress wages, displace American workers, and foster job monopolies within certain ethnic networks. Public opposition to these programs has grown in recent years, with unemployment and underemployment rates for U.S. college graduates remaining high, including 26 percent for computer science graduates.
🎯 IMPACT: If implemented, the reforms could significantly reduce reliance on foreign labor, encourage companies to invest in American talent, and potentially sway voters ahead of the midterm elections. However, big business, including lobbying groups like FWD.us, is expected to push back against these measures, given the rewards it reaps from undercutting American workers by importing foreign workers.
📈 DATA: According to the New York Federal Reserve Bank, the combined unemployment and underemployment rate for recent U.S. college graduates is approximately 40 percent, highlighting the need for increased job opportunities for American graduates and professionals.
📺 FLASHBACK: The 60-day grace period for fired foreign workers was introduced in 2017 under the Obama-Biden administration, enabling many visa holders to remain in the U.S. and switch jobs, often to the detriment of American workers.

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13 hours ago
News

Judge Blocks Mamdani’s Wealth Tax on Second Homes.

A Staten Island court has paused New York City’s new tax on high-value second homes, citing legal challenges from affected homeowners.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Staten Island Supreme Court Justice Wayne Ozzi temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s so-called pied-à-terre tax targeting second homes valued at $5 million or more. The judge’s order halts implementation of the tax until at least August 31, when a court hearing is scheduled, as legal challenges from homeowners proceed.
📺 DETAIL: The city had published a list of properties subject to the tax, but homeowners argued that the rollout was riddled with errors, causing “mass confusion.” Notices were sent to some homeowners incorrectly, and others were threatened that they would face the tax unless they filed for exemptions. The lawsuit claims the city disregarded state data in its assessments. The city must now remove the online list of targeted homes as part of the court’s ruling.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We disagree with today’s ruling, but we are confident in both the pied-à-terre surcharge and the City’s ability to implement it fairly and effectively.” – Matt Rauschenbach, spokesman for Mayor Zohran Mamdani
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling delays the tax’s implementation and forces the city to reassess its approach amid legal scrutiny. Homeowners argue the tax rollout was unjust and poorly executed, while city officials maintain it is a fair way to generate revenue from wealthy property owners. Mamdani plans to appeal the ruling and proceed with the tax’s implementation.
📺 FLASHBACK: The pied-à-terre tax—a pied-à-terre being an apartment, condominium, or small house in a city lived in part-time—was introduced as part of a broader effort by socialist Mayor Mamdani to redistribute wealth, particularly from white people, and fund city services, which are losing funding as wealthier residents flee New York.

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14 hours ago
Lawfare
News

DOJ Secures Agreement with Children’s Hospital to Stop Giving Sex Change Drugs to Minors.

The Department of Justice reached a resolution with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, ending its administration of sex change drugs to minors and imposing financial penalties.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Connecticut Children’s Medical Center has agreed to stop administering sex change drugs to minors as part of a resolution with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
📺 DETAIL: The agreement also includes a financial penalty and a $500,000 commitment to medical care for individuals harmed by the sex change treatments provided by the center. The resolution stems from a DOJ investigation into alleged violations of federal law regarding the use of sex change drugs and surgeries on minors. The center continues to deny the allegations but has “remained cooperative, proactive, and solution-driven” throughout the investigation, according to the DOJ. “As with Texas Children’s and Cleveland Clinic before it, I am encouraged when leading institutions like Connecticut Children’s agree to be part of the solution and no longer the problem… But while we can be grateful when we arrive at such positive resolutions, we cannot and will not rest in our pursuit of justice for the victims of these discredited practices,” said Brett Shumate, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Department of Justice will stop at nothing to protect America’s children. This resolution is a reminder to hospitals, medical providers, and pharmaceutical companies that the Justice Department will vigorously enforce federal law, especially where the lives of children are endangered.” – Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward.
🎯 IMPACT: This resolution signals a broader DOJ effort to end harmful medical gender-related practices affecting minors and hold the institutions engaged in such practices accountable. The resolution ensures against prolonged litigation between the federal government and the medical center.
📺 FLASHBACK: This story reflects similar cases from earlier in 2026. Back in May, Ken Paxton, Texas State Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate for Texas, facilitated a multi-million dollar settlement between Texas Children’s Hospital, the largest children’s hospital in the United States, and the state of Texas. The $10 million settlement ended the provision of so-called “gender affirming care” at the hospital, among other wins for the Trump agenda.

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15 hours ago
Health
News

President Trump Unveils ‘Gold Standard’ Vaccine Guidelines for Children.

President Trump’s new Executive Order reduces the number of recommended childhood vaccines while emphasizing parental choice and alignment with scientific standards used by peer nations.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order introducing the “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” reducing the number of routine childhood vaccines from 18 to 11 and emphasizing parental choice in immunization decisions. The Order also recommends separating the MMR vaccine into three single-disease shots and recommends administering vaccines during separate medical visits for greater flexibility.
📺 DETAIL: The Executive Order aligns U.S. vaccine recommendations with those of peer nations, following a 2026 Health and Human Services (HHS) assessment that found the U.S. recommends significantly more vaccines than other developed countries. Immunizations that are no longer universally recommended are now subject to shared clinical decision-making, ensuring that parents and doctors can tailor choices to children’s individual needs.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “[I]t is the policy of my Administration that Federal programs and funding should support maximal parental choice over childhood vaccines, consistent with the Federal Government’s constitutional and statutory obligations and the fundamental principles of personal autonomy and informed consent.” – President Donald J. Trump
🎯 IMPACT: The Order aims to rebuild public trust in childhood vaccines by reducing mandates and promoting education, a strategy successfully employed by peer nations. It also directs HHS to continuously evaluate vaccine risks and benefits, ensuring recommendations are based on the latest scientific evidence, and directs the Department of Justice to take legal action against states infringing on parents’ right to decide whether the possible risks of vaccinations outweigh any potential benefits.
📺 FLASHBACK: In 2025, President Trump launched the “Make Our Children Healthy Again” initiative to address rising childhood chronic diseases, including a focus on vaccine policy reform.

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15 hours ago
News
War

Trump Demands Reparations from Iran for American Casualties.

President Trump has instructed U.S. negotiators to demand reparations from Iran for Americans harmed by the regime, countering Tehran’s calls for compensation over recent conflicts.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has instructed American negotiators to demand reparations from Iran for the Americans killed and wounded by the regime, mirroring the Islamic Republic’s own demands for compensation. The President issued the demand after Iranian officials reportedly called for Washington to pay out for the damage inflicted on Iran during the five-month war as a condition for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
📺 DETAIL: Iran has reportedly demanded an end to U.S. military operations and sanctions, compensation for wartime damage, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region. Tehran has also called for an end to American attacks on its regional allies as part of its conditions for fully reopening Hormuz. A major global energy shipping route, the strait has remained a key flashpoint amid the standoff. Trump said Sunday that Washington was “low-keying” its approach to Iran and was only “semi-negotiating,” signaling that his administration may allow economic pressure to build rather than immediately launch another major military operation.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I see that representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran are asking for compensation… [I]t is an interesting idea because now I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded.” – President Donald J. Trump
🎯 IMPACT: The U.S. demand for reparations adds a new layer to the tensions between Washington and Tehran, putting pressure on the Iranian regime to address its history of violence against Americans. With the Strait of Hormuz being a vital energy corridor, the ongoing standoff has significant implications for global energy markets.

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16 hours ago
Health
News

Fauci Texts Reveal Concerns About COVID Vaccines and Miscarriages.

Newly released text messages show Dr. Anthony Fauci and top officials discussing potential risks of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women, raising questions about transparency and informed consent.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Newly released text messages show that Dr. Anthony Fauci privately discussed potential concerns about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women in January 2021, including whether fever and cytokine-related symptoms following a second dose could theoretically increase the risk of miscarriage during the first trimester. The exchange involved Fauci, then-CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and Dr. Vivek Murthy, who later served as U.S. Surgeon General, according to documents released by Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Rand Paul (R-KY).
📺 DETAIL: Murthy initially asked whether vaccination should be given earlier or later in pregnancy and whether officials had identified adverse outcomes among vaccinated pregnant women. Fauci responded that there was no data or theoretical basis to favor vaccination at one stage of pregnancy over another and rejected concerns that mRNA vaccines could alter human genes, but later raised the possibility that fever after a second dose could theoretically be associated with miscarriage in the first trimester. Walensky acknowledged the concern, while Murthy said he had also heard concerns about potential effects on developing babies. The following day, Fauci said officials needed to weigh the potential risks of vaccination against the risks posed by COVID-19, noting that more than 10,000 pregnant women had supposedly been vaccinated without issues and that federal and medical guidance allowed pregnant women to choose vaccination. The senators said the messages could have implications for public health and informed consent, while noting that the large collection of records, including roughly 34,000 text messages and 522 voicemails, remained under review.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Theoretically could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester.” – Dr. Anthony Fauci
🎯 IMPACT: The release of these messages raises questions about transparency and whether proper informed consent was provided to pregnant women regarding vaccine risks.
📺 FLASHBACK: At the time, guidance from the FDA and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) allowed pregnant women to choose vaccination. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) had initially advised against Moderna’s vaccine for pregnant women due to limited data.

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17 hours ago
Immigration
News

DOT Sec Duffy Mandates English Proficiency for Truckers to Get Dangerous Migrants Off America’s Highways.

The Department of Transportation has announced a new rule to permanently enforce English proficiency standards for commercial truck drivers, reversing Barack Obama-era policies that weakened such requirements.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced plans to mandate permanent English proficiency for commercial truck drivers following a spate of deadly crashes involving foreign drivers.
📺 DETAIL: Secretary for Transportation Sean Duffy announced the changes in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “Today, I am proposing to lock English proficiency rules into federal regulations FOR GOOD — so no future administration can ever undo them… Barack Obama weakened this rule and allowed illegal truckers onto our highways, but THAT IS NOT HAPPENING AGAIN,” Secretary Duffy declared. The post included a video of a trucker failing to identify road signs due to not being able to speak or read English. This follows the removal of over 26,000 unqualified drivers from the roads under the tightened standards introduced by the DOT. “The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving to codify guidelines that enforce English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers into a new rule,” noted the DOT. This also follows an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump in April last year stating: “Drivers need to provide feedback to their employers and customers and receive related directions in English. This is common sense.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Federal law is clear, drivers who can’t read or speak English — our national language — or understand road signs are unqualified to operate 80,000-pound big rigs on America’s highways. By making these commonsense English proficiency standards permanent, we are closing a dangerous loophole that has cost Americans their lives. The Trump Administration is committed to putting American families first and ensuring the safety of our roads,” said Secretary Duffy.
🎯 IMPACT: This represents a reversal of Obama administration policy, which was itself a reversal of a standard imposed in 1937. This should ensure that truck drivers can read signs, follow safety protocols, and communicate with law enforcement when required. This rule is also likely to favor American, English-speaking workers in securing jobs over low-wage migrants.
📺 FLASHBACK: In December last year, it was reported that the DOT had disqualified over 9,500 commercial truck drivers for failing English-language proficiency checks.

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18 hours ago
Health

MAHA: RFK Jr. Moves to Close Loophole Letting Unapproved Chemicals Into Food Supply.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced a plan to close a decades-old loophole that has allowed food companies to add certain chemicals to products without notifying federal regulators.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a proposed rule on Monday that would require food companies to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when they determine a substance is “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) and provide the scientific basis for that conclusion, ending decades of self-certification with little oversight.
📺 DETAIL: Under the current system, companies can add ingredients such as preservatives, emulsifiers, and low-calorie sweeteners to ultra-processed foods without informing the FDA. The new proposal mandates notification and would give the agency 45 days for an initial review and 180 days for a more substantive one. Companies would still be allowed to use the substances while the process is underway. Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said the change closes a long-standing information gap and improves transparency. Kennedy framed the move as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda. Food safety advocates welcomed the step while calling for even stronger independent review and safety standards.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Industry hijacked the loophole and drove a convoy of chemical trucks through it straight into the American food supply.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
🎯 IMPACT: The proposal targets a system that has allowed hundreds of ingredients into the food supply with minimal federal scrutiny, particularly in ultra-processed products that make up more than half of the average American diet. Supporters see it as a long-overdue transparency measure.
📺 FLASHBACK: The GRAS exception has existed since 1958, originally intended for common items like vinegar and flour. Over time, industry use expanded dramatically. Kennedy had signaled early in his tenure that the FDA would explore rulemaking to close the loophole, and the White House budget office completed its review of the proposal in late July.

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18 hours ago
Immigration
News

Trump State Dept Has Revoked Over 175,000 Migrant Visas.

The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas over the course of President Donald J. Trump’s second administration, citing violations of visa terms, criminal activity, threats of violence, fraud, immigration abuses, and national security concerns.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The State Department announced on Monday that more than 175,000 U.S. visas have been revoked during President Donald J. Trump‘s second term. The department said the affected foreign nationals included people who violated the conditions of their visas, committed crimes, encouraged violence against Americans, defrauded U.S. citizens, misused the immigration system, or presented national security concerns.
📺 DETAIL: According to the State Department, criminal conduct accounts for most of the visa cancellations. Assault, DUI offenses, theft, and drug crimes were identified as the principal categories, while other revocations involved reckless driving, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud, and embezzlement. Officials cited individual cases involving foreign nationals accused of felony rape and sexual battery, as well as another person charged with felony kidnapping, human trafficking, and the sexual exploitation of a minor. The department also said a U.S. embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas belonging to parents who traveled to America primarily to give birth so their children could obtain U.S. citizenship.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio’s leadership, the State Department will continue to identify, investigate, and revoke the visas of foreign nationals who threaten the safety of the American people. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right.” – State Department
🎯 IMPACT: The announcement underscores the Trump administration’s continued use of visa revocation as an immigration and public-safety enforcement tool. The State Department said it will continue identifying, investigating, and revoking visas belonging to foreign nationals it determines pose a threat to Americans. Officials said the department intends to use every available tool to protect communities from individuals who abuse the visa system.

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19 hours ago
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DATA: Britons’ View of Immigration Has Grown Even Worse Since 2016.

New polling from YouGov has revealed that Britons have a more negative attitude towards immigration than ten years ago, suggesting steady and widespread support for greater immigration restrictions and border controls.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: British people have a more negative view of immigration compared to a decade ago, according to a new poll.
📺 DETAIL: According to polling published on Monday by YouGov, the largest polling firm in the United Kingdom, attitudes towards immigration in Britain are more negative than ten years ago. When asked whether immigration has been good for Britain, 43 percent believe that it has been “mostly bad” for the country, making this the most popular response. This represents a ten percent increase from 2016. By contrast, only 21 percent believe immigration has been “mostly good.” In addition, 29 percent believe immigration has been both good and bad for Britain. The polling also revealed a drop in support for taking immigrants from Russia, Israel, and India overall. The data also showed a partisan divide over the importance of religion in deciding which migrants to take. Specifically, 67 percent of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party see religion as important, whereas only 12 percent of people who support Zack Polanski’s far-left Green Party believe that religion is an important factor. Attitudes towards immigration were also influenced by whether the migrants have a criminal record or valuable economic skills.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “On the broad question of immigration numbers, attitudes are remarkably similar. At present, 47 percent of Britons say the level of immigration to the UK has been “much too high” – ten years ago, that figure was 44 percent.”— YouGov.
🎯 IMPACT: This shows that Britons believe that there is too much immigration, reflecting similar findings from ten years ago. The polling also shows more Britons view immigration as harmful to the country rather than beneficial or even cost-neutral. This indicates that the British political establishment is failing to address the public’s concerns regarding immigration. As such, immigration is likely to remain a salient issue and drive support for parties offering immigration restriction and stronger borders, such as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party.
📺 FLASHBACK: This poll coincides with reports that Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham is planning to make the so-called “Boriswave,” an unprecedented and unwanted spike in immigration under former Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson, permanent, by watering down Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s previously planned immigration reforms.

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