👍"Federal Judge Orders $2,100 Refund For Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant"
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"a federal judge on Monday ordered the government to refund $2,100 in
financial penalties to Capitol riot defendant Larry Brock, ruling that the
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What I saw and observed on January 6 2021 in Washington DC - * Personally, I did NOT ENCOUNTER any angry, rowdy, people at the rally. They were friendly but passionate about the cause. I didn't make it to the Capit...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Another Muhammad "Founder of taxpayer-funded nonprofit gets astronomical pay hike: $246,000
...Investigation finds city program that bankrolls Muhammad Abdul-Ahad's organization lacks proper financial oversight -
Muhammad Abdul-Ahad, founder and CEO of the Minneapolis-based nonprofit T.O.U.C.H. Outreach, saw his annual compensation nearly triple to $246,000 in 2024.
Key Details from the Investigation
• Salary Increase: Abdul-Ahad’s pay rose to $246,000 during a year when Minneapolis city leaders increased annual funding for T.O.U.C.H. Outreach to approximately $1.5 million. His salary is nearly double that of the leader of a comparable Minneapolis violence-intervention nonprofit.
• City Oversight Concerns: An investigation by The Center Square and city audit reports revealed that Minneapolis's violence-interruption program lacks proper financial oversight, creating an increased risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Legal and Audit Context: A 2023 lawsuit filed by a Minneapolis resident alleged that the city's contracting procedures were arbitrary and lacked oversight. A settlement in 2024 required the city to update its rules and force "violence interrupter" groups to provide more detailed spending reports.
• Abdul-Ahad’s Defense: Abdul-Ahad defended his compensation, stating he is underpaid for dangerous community work. He also claimed that an unspecified portion of his income comes from personal consulting work for other cities, though those funds are not clearly separated in the nonprofit's public IRS filings.
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👍"Federal Judge Orders $2,100 Refund For Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant"
"a federal judge on Monday ordered the government to refund $2,100 in financial penalties to Capitol riot defendant Larry Brock, ruling that the overturning of his felony conviction stripped prosecutors of the legal right to keep the money.."
👎Former Michelle Obama Aide Gets astronomical salary $686K even As Refugee Nonprofit Revenue Plummets -
Former Michelle Obama policy director Krish O'Mara Vignarajah took home a staggering 686,000 base salary to lead the Baltimore-based nonprofit Global Refuge, drawing intense scrutiny as the organization's financial health drastically deteriorated.
Financial Misalignment
• Excessive Executive Pay: Despite a catastrophic 44 percent plunge in annual revenue—which plummeted from 304.3 million down to 170.4 million—Vignarajah's personal compensation remained extraordinarily high, pulling in a flat 686,000 base salary.
• Taxpayer-Funded Compensation: An overwhelming 91 percent of the nonprofit's funding (154.4 million) is derived directly from federal government grants via the U.S. State Department and HHS, meaning taxpayers are heavily subsidizing this massive executive payout.
• Historical Windfalls: While her overall compensation package saw a minuscule 2 percent dip from the previous year, her prior-year payout was an even more exorbitant 699,499, which included a lavish 172,963 bonus on top of her half-million-dollar base salary.
Links:
The Center Square Investigation: thecentersquare.com
"James Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administration -"
On Monday, October 26, 2026, the Department of Justice filed a criminal information charging former FBI Director James Comey with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit national defense information.
This marks the third federal case brought against Comey by the Trump administration. According to the unsealed court documents, the charges stem from allegations that in October 2016, Comey directed his staff to share classified national security information with a New York Times reporter to correct misinformation in a Reuters article regarding email surveillance.
Key Legal and Factual Details
- Procedural Mechanism: Instead of obtaining an indictment from a grand jury, prosecutors filed a two-count criminal information. Legal experts note that an information typically requires a defendant's consent and cannot be used by the government to try a defendant unless they waive their right to a grand jury.
- Statute of Limitations Challenge: The alleged conduct took place in October 2016, meaning the 10-year statute of limitations was set to expire on October 5, 2026. The case was kept under seal since October 5, leading critics and legal analysts to describe the filing as an improper attempt to end-run the expiration date.
- Comey's Defense: Comey's attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, stated that the underlying allegations have already been investigated twice by prosecutors with no charges brought either time. Comey responded in a video message, maintaining his innocence and calling the charges an appalling abuse of the Department of Justice.
- Timing: The filing was unsealed shortly after a federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration had unlawfully fired Comey's daughter, Maurene Comey, from her position as a federal civil service prosecutor.
Context of Previous
Cases Against Comey
The Department of Justice has launched two other criminal cases against Comey since last year, yielding a mixed record in court:
1. Congressional Testimony Case (Dismissed): In September 2025, Comey was indicted for allegedly lying during a 2020 congressional testimony regarding media leaks. A federal judge dismissed the case pretrial after ruling that the Trump-appointed attorney overseeing the prosecution, Lindsey Halligan, had been unlawfully appointed. The DOJ is currently appealing the dismissal.
2. Seashell Social Media Case (Pending): A second case remains active in North Carolina. Prosecutors charged Comey with making threats against the president after he posted an Instagram photo of beach seashells arranged to spell "86 47".
The government argues "86" is slang meaning to "get rid of" and constituted a threat against the 47th president, Donald Trump. Comey's defense team has filed motions to dismiss the case.
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"California's Wealth Tax Could Cost the State $39 Billion "
California's Wealth Tax Could Cost the State $39 Billion
A Stanford University study estimates that California's proposed Proposition 40 could result in a net loss of $39 billion for the state.
Key Details of Proposition 40
- The Proposal: A one-time 5% net worth tax on California resident billionaires as of January 1, 2026 (excluding real estate, pensions, and retirement accounts).
- Revenue Projections vs. Reality: While supporters project the tax will raise roughly $100 billion (primarily for healthcare), Stanford economists Benjamin Jaros and Joshua Rauh estimate it will collect only about $30 billion to $36 billion.
- The Cost of Out-Migration: The study warns that the tax will drive ultra-wealthy residents out of California, causing an ongoing annual loss of $1 billion to $3.5 billion+ in state income taxes, pushing the net present value of the measure to a negative $38.9 billion.
- Political Split: Governor Gavin Newsom and various business groups oppose the measure, while progressive advocates support it. Voters will decide on the ballot initiative on November 3, 2026.
Links:
California Secretary of State Voter Guide: https://ca.gov
Prayers 🙏 for Wendy ''Pro-life advocate risks jail for offering abortion alternatives outside Colorado clinics"
She's doing what is right 👍
"Former CIA Director John Brennan Profited from Terror, Researcher Exposes" -
Former CIA Director John Brennan financially profited from the post-9/11 war on terror through his prior ownership of stock in The Analysis Corporation (TAC), a private intelligence contractor, according to allegations by author Ian Trottier in his book High Stakes Treason.
Key Details of the Allegations
- The Company: John Brennan served as an executive or president at The Analysis Corporation before joining the Obama administration as a counterterrorism advisor.
- The Stock Claim: Trottier asserts that Brennan failed to divest his stock in TAC as outlined in government ethics agreements.
- Value Increase: The book claims the stock grew from an estimated $50,000 to nearly $5 million when TAC was sold to a UK firm as U.S. government spending on counterterrorism expanded.
- Context: The claims are presented in Trottier's independent book and media appearances, overlapping with broader public legal and congressional scrutiny facing Brennan regarding his intelligence tenure and testimony.
re The Two Dan Sullivan Controversy: Alaska Election 2026
Whether the challenger, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., is running intentionally to cause voter confusion is the central point of contention in this election, with starkly opposing viewpoints held by his critics and the candidate himself.
The Case and Accusations
of Intentional Confusion
Critics and Republican organizations argue that his candidacy is a calculated “spoiler” or “decoy” campaign designed specifically to siphon votes from the incumbent. Those who believe his intent is to mislead voters point to several factors:
- Initial Actions: When he first entered the race, he requested to appear on the ballot simply as “Dan Sullivan.” He also initially registered as a Republican right before filing to run, despite later switching to “undeclared.”
- Campaign Presentation: His early campaign website prominently featured the slogan “Dan Sullivan Challenges Dan Sullivan for US Senate Seat.” Critics also noted similarities between his early digital presence and the incumbent’s branding.
- Political Background: Critics point out that he has no prior political experience, had previously voted for Democrats like Mary Peltola, and hired a political consultant with ties to Democratic campaigns.
- State Election Board’s Initial Finding: The Alaska Division of Elections initially disqualified him in June, explicitly stating they found a “serious risk of voter misunderstanding” and a lack of “good faith” in his initial filing.
The Candidate’s Defense
of a Good-Faith Campaign
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. and his legal representation strongly deny these allegations, maintaining that he is running a legitimate, independent campaign. His defense rests on the following points:
- Procedural Right: He asserts that as an Alaskan citizen who meets all constitutional age and residency requirements, he has a legal right to run for office under his own name regardless of who else is on the ballot.
- Stated Motivation: He states that his motivation stems from being a retired elementary school teacher and blue-collar worker who is genuinely dissatisfied with the political status quo and the incumbent’s 12-year tenure.
- Judicial Rulings: The Alaska Superior Court and the Alaska Supreme Court both overturned the state’s initial disqualification. The state judiciary affirmed his right to be on the ballot, ruling that under Alaska election law, a candidate’s underlying motivations are legally irrelevant as long as they properly fulfill the statutory filing procedures.
- Voter Intelligence: Sullivan Jr. has expressed faith in the electorate, publicly stating that “Alaskan voters are smart” and capable of telling the two candidates apart using the ballot’s descriptive markers.
Resolution by Ballot Design
Because the courts ruled he cannot be removed based on suspected intent, election officials instead modified the ballot layout to mitigate any potential confusion. The final general election ballot distinguishes the two candidates by listing the incumbent by his preferred shortened first name, middle initial, party affiliation, and the word “Incumbent” (Dan S. Sullivan), while listing the challenger by his full first name, middle initial, suffix, and no party label (Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.).
Perspective and Core Arguments
Perspective| Core Arguments Supporting the Claim| Primary Evidence Cited
Critics / Republican Lawsuit| The candidacy is a coordinated “dirty trick” designed to dilute incumbent votes.| Late party switching, copycat campaign slogans, links to opposition consultants, and initially requesting an identical ballot name.
The Candidate / State Courts| The campaign is a good-faith effort by an independent citizen exercising his constitutional right to run.| Fulfillment of all legal filing requirements, a distinct blue-collar platform, and state Supreme Court rulings protecting ballot access.
Links
- Google search: Two Dan Sullivans in the Alaska election
Monday, October 26, 2026
Could lead to a new scam: Trump Offers $1 Million Reward to Anyone Who Reports Voter Fraud .with conviction
Can you imagine the schemers already at work to get a million ?
President Donald Trump announced on Monday, October 26, 2026, that he is offering a $1 million reward to anyone who reports voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction. The announcement applies to reported fraud from past elections as well as the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.
Key Details of the Announcement
- The Post: Trump wrote on social media: "Anybody reporting Voter Fraud in the past Elections, or the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election, will be paid $1,000,000 upon the arrest and conviction of those that created the Fraud!"
- Timing: The announcement comes exactly eight days before the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.
Missing Technicalities and Funding Sources
Media outlets and critics have highlighted several unresolved questions regarding the logistics of the proposal:
- Source of Funds: Trump did not specify where the money for these payments would come from, and it remains unclear if the rewards would be funded personally, through campaign donations, or via federal mechanisms.
- White House Response: A White House spokesperson declined to offer further clarifying details about the program, referring reporters directly back to Trump’s social media post.
- Reporting Mechanism: The administration has not yet provided instructions or established an official framework detailing exactly how citizens are supposed to submit fraud accusations to qualify for the bounty.
Context and Broader Initiatives
The offer is part of a larger, ongoing effort by the Trump administration to focus heavily on election integrity and fraud prevention. Trump continues to champion the SAVE America Act—legislation aimed at mandating voter ID at the ballot box and requiring proof of citizenship to register.
Additionally, this bounty follows a separate program introduced by the administration just five days prior on October 21, 2026. Led by Vice President JD Vance, that separate $25 million anti-corruption program offers a 1% whistleblower commission to citizens who report the theft of taxpayer dollars and government entitlement fraud via a newly launched platform, fraud.gov.
Iran’s oil lifeline is drying up. Then what ?!
The U.S.-led naval blockade and pressure campaign have pushed Iran's seaborne crude oil exports and floating inventory to near-zero levels, threatening a complete halt to oil revenues by mid-December 2026.
Current State of Iran's Oil Lifeline
- Evacuated Terminals: The main Iranian oil terminal at Kharg Island is at a virtual standstill with no crude being loaded onto tankers.
- Depleted Reserves: Trackable floating oil inventory outside the blockade zone has fallen to zero according to energy intelligence firm Kpler, down from nearly 90 million barrels in July.
- Revenue Collapse: U.S. Central Command reported that the blockade has blocked at least $25 billion worth of crude over 100 days, with monthly oil earnings dropping roughly 84%. Analysts warn that total crude and condensate revenues could hit zero by mid-December as final payments clear.
Impact on Ordinary Citizens
vs. the Regime
- Shielding the Military: Analysts indicate that Tehran is expected to protect and potentially increase military and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spending—which also relies on separate black-market smuggling and an annual allocation of crude—while drastically slashing civilian programs and non-military state budgets.
- Ailing Consumer Economy: Ordinary Iranians face severe economic distress:
1. Consumer prices rose nearly 90% year-over-year (with food prices up roughly 130%).
2. The Iranian rial has plummeted to record lows.
3. Retail markets in Tehran have emptied out as soaring import costs, inflation, and a lack of jobs crush household purchasing power.
- The March Fiscal Test: The most critical pressure point is projected for March 2027, when Iran begins its new fiscal year and must reconcile its national budget without traditional seaborne crude income, raising fears of widespread economic unrest.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
"Trump’s border chief defends planned wall in Texas’ Big Bend"
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Trump’s border chief defends planned wall in Texas’ Big Bend despite court-ordered pause
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott said fortifying borders was “non-negotiable” despite bipartisan opposition to the Big Bend plan.."
Saturday, October 24, 2026
"Iran's Kill Plots Reach 'Advanced Stages,' but Trump Has a Message: 'Little Epic Fury - " how about Big Epic Fury II 💥
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. could launch another little Epic Fury—referring to the initial military operation Operation Epic Fury—following a U.S. intelligence memo warning that Iranian lethal plotting against American personnel has reached advanced stages.
Key Developments
Intelligence Warning: Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent an October 23 memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel and diplomats in the Middle East and other countries.
Embassy Drawdowns: The U.S. State Department is reducing staffing at four Middle East embassies and ordering departures of non-essential personnel and families in response to the heightened threats from Iran and Iran-backed Houthi attacks.
Trump’s Warning: Speaking at a campaign rally in Florida, President Trump warned Tehran to negotiate or face renewed military action, stating, We may do another little Epic Fury, or they'll agree.
Iran's Response: Iranian officials warned Washington not to play with fire and threatened counter-actions, while military spokespersons have dismissed U.S. strikes.
Links:
Axios: axios.com
The Times of India: indiatimes.com
Friday, October 23, 2026
"Fifth Circuit gives Trump 'the most consequential ruling yet' on deportation"
The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled 10–7 that detained undocumented immigrants do not have a constitutional right to bond hearings under the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause.
The Core Ruling: Written by Judge Cory Wilson, the majority decision found that because unadmitted noncitizens have never been legally admitted to the United States, they are entitled only to the detention procedures established by Congress rather than additional constitutional bond proceedings.
Impact on ICE Detainees: The decision overturns lower-court rulings that had previously ordered bond hearings or releases for interior detainees, allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold individuals in mandatory detention pending removal.
Case Background: The lawsuit (Sosnava Rodriguez v. Ortega) stemmed from the detention of three men in Texas who were arrested during routine traffic stops and denied bond hearings despite living in the U.S. for over a decade.
Dissenting Opinions: Seven judges dissented, with judges including Dana Douglas and Stephen Higginson arguing that long-term interior residents historically possessed rights to bond consideration unless proven to be a flight risk or danger.
National Split: The ruling deepens a growing federal circuit split, contrasting with decisions from circuits like the Second Circuit, which have ruled that ICE detainees must be afforded the opportunity to seek release on bond.
"President Trump Reacts to Arrest of FBI Officials Involved in Hunter Biden Laptop Investigation Who Admitted to “Running a Shadow Government - Google Search
Former FBI officials Nikki Cole Floris and Bradley Benavides were arrested and charged with making false statements to Congress regarding their involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop investigation.
Case Details & Charges
- The Defendants: Nikki Floris (former deputy assistant director leading the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force) and Bradley Benavides (former section chief of the task force) surrendered on federal arrest warrants.
- The Charges: Each faces one count of making false statements under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001 for allegedly lying to the House Judiciary Committee in 2023.
- The Allegations: Prosecutors and FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the pair concealed the task force's engagement with the Hunter Biden laptop probe, with Floris previously noted in internal 2020 communications as privately remarking that she was "running a shadow government across the FBI at this point".
- Defense Response: Attorneys for Floris called the charges "nonsense" and politically motivated, asserting that she served as a dedicated intelligence officer for nearly two decades and was falsely accused on the say-so of politicians ahead of an election.
Reactions & Official Statements
- FBI Director Kash Patel: Announced the arrests on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Weaponization will never be tolerated at this FBI. We have already dismantled the corrupt CR-15 squad that engaged in political weaponization targeting their opponents, including President Trump — and anyone who abuses their position of public trust will be held accountable".
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro: Stated in official remarks via the Department of Justice Portal that "when senior FBI agents lie to Congress believing they are above the law, it's time to bring the hammer of justice down on them".
- President Trump and Administration
Context: President Trump and his conservative allies have long spotlighted declassified 2020 internal exchanges referencing the "shadow government" remark as evidence of partisan interference and suppression of information during the 2020 election cycle.
Links
- Department of Justice Press Release: https://justice.gov
- Newsweek Article on Kash Patel Statement: https://newsweek.com
Thursday, October 22, 2026
"Trump Responds to Ilhan Omar Saying “Not to My Knowledge” When Asked if She Married Her Brother -"
She doesn't know if he's
her brother or not ?!
The phrasing of the response drew widespread attention and criticism for that exact reason. Political commentators, critics, and media outlets noted that a question about whether a spouse is a sibling typically prompts a definitive no rather than a qualified not to my knowledge.
The situation has been interpreted from different perspectives:
Critique: Critics, including political opponents, argued that the open-ended phrasing was evasive, fueled further speculation, and failed to definitively put the long-standing rumors to rest.
Defense & Context: Supporters and defenders often argue that the response was a manifestation of frustration or a rhetorical brush-off to a question she has repeatedly dismissed as absurd and offensive. They maintain that treating an accusation she views as a conspiracy theory with a formal, literal answer is a byproduct of being asked hostile questions.
Ultimately, the ambiguity of the phrasing is precisely what kept the exchange in the news cycle, as it left room for continued public debate rather than providing a clear-cut resolution.
"Kristi Noem 'Tech Blunder' While at DHS May 'Take Years to Fix' — As Department Was Unable to Use Wiretaps for Months Following 'Inadvertent' Decision -" Google Search
She didn't flip the switch yourself so you can't say that she's personally at fault but she probably didn't know enough to know that it might make such a big difference. so then you have to ask was she the right person for the job and who chose her for the job and did Trump make bad decision based on cronyism ? probably
Let's face it, a lot of decisions for positions of leadership in the White House administration are based on cronyism and you need that loyalty of course because previously Trump would assign people that became disloyal or were never actually loyal, but at the same time you want to have loyal people who have the technical knowledge about the job as well.
An inadvertent change to an internet provider by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in April 2025 disrupted ICE's wiretap capabilities for months and may take years to fully fix.
Key Details of the Blunder
- The Cause: In April 2025, three months after former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem took office, HSI inadvertently changed its internet provider.
- The Technical Impact: The switch assigned the agency a new internet address, forcing them to sever and rebuild connections with roughly 50 telecommunications providers.
- Operational Fallout: The disruption resulted in months of downtime for authorized wiretaps, coinciding with an 80% collapse in wiretap usage reported by DHS investigators during Noem’s tenure.
- Recovery Timeline: Internal procurement and law enforcement assessments indicate that fully restoring and recovering from the network architecture failure could take years.
Broader Context
- Tenure and Ouster: Noem served as DHS Secretary from January 2025 until March 2026, when she was removed by President Donald Trump following controversies that included a $220 million advertising campaign and aggressive enforcement operations in Minnesota.
- Subsequent Claims: Following her departure, Noem alleged that DHS staff had secretly installed spyware on her government-issued devices, a claim she stated was uncovered with assistance from Elon Musk's team.
Will Eric Prince & Co. vow to never assist enemies of the US ? 🇺🇸🗽
Will Eric Prince & Co. vow to never assist enemies of the US ? 🇺🇸🗽
I would not say that Prince has promised never to assist America's enemies. I could not verify such a promise in his current company's public statements.
His 2007 congressional testimony is particularly relevant. When asked whether Blackwater's corporate bylaws explicitly restricted it to working for the United States, he answered no. He argued that U.S. federal law and licensing requirements imposed restrictions instead.
That leaves
three different things:
* Personal commitment: Has Prince explicitly pledged never to help an enemy of the United States? I couldn't verify a blanket pledge.
* Corporate policy: Does Vectus Global publicly promise never to contract with an adversary of the United States? I couldn't find such a policy.
* Legal obligations: U.S. laws and sanctions can prohibit particular transactions and military services, regardless of a company's stated principles.
The most direct way to establish his position would be to ask him to publish a clear policy stating that his companies will not knowingly provide military personnel, training, intelligence, weapons, or operational support to a government engaged in armed conflict against the United States.
That would be much more specific than a general promise to act with integrity.
"Russia Releases American Teacher Imprisoned During Biden Administration -
Russia released Stephen Hubbard on October 21, 2026. He is a 74-year-old retired American English teacher from Michigan who had been detained since 2022.
Hubbard was living in the Ukrainian city of Izium when the war began and was captured by Russian forces. In 2024, a Russian court sentenced him to nearly seven years in a penal colony after accusing him of acting as a mercenary for Ukraine.
Hubbard, his family, and his legal team denied the allegations. The Biden administration had formally designated him as wrongfully detained.
His release followed direct diplomatic pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and an in-person meeting in St. Petersburg between U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Officials stated the release was granted on humanitarian grounds without a formal prisoner swap, coinciding with the U.S. lifting certain Russian sanctions and agreeing to purchase Russian diesel.
Hubbard is expected to be flown to Texas for medical evaluation due to his deteriorating health. The breakthrough occurred amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to push for a peace settlement, with Putin indicating that Moscow is prepared to rejoin talks to end the conflict.
Why He Was Arrested
Russian authorities arrested Stephen Hubbard on charges of serving as a mercenary for Ukraine. Prosecutors alleged that he signed a contract with a Ukrainian regional territorial defense unit in February 2022, underwent military training, received weapons, and was promised a monthly salary of $1,000 to man a checkpoint in Izium.
Russian state media claimed he pleaded guilty, though his family, lawyer, and the U.S. government fiercely disputed the charges. His sister noted that he held pro-Russian views, was a pacifist who never owned a gun, and was far too old to take up arms. His lawyer stated that Russian soldiers simply grabbed him from his home.
Hometown in Michigan
Hubbard grew up and spent his formative years in Big Rapids, Michigan, a small city located in the west-central part of the state's Lower Peninsula.
More Details on His Life and Captivity
Hubbard is a U.S. military veteran who briefly served in the Air Force and National Guard as a young man. He later earned a master's degree in English and spent 25 years teaching English in Japan, where he also joined the Russian Orthodox Church.
After a period living in Cyprus, he moved to Izium, Ukraine, in 2014 with a Ukrainian partner and subsisted on a small monthly pension while teaching English online.
Following his capture in April 2022, he was shuffled through at least five different Russian detention facilities. During his four years of captivity, his sister reported that he endured beatings and starvation, leaving him with an enlarged heart and severe health issues.
Upon his release, he was immediately flown to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, for urgent medical evaluation at a military hospital.
Sources:
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/who-is-stephen-hubbard-us-citizen-released-by-russia-2026-10-21/
The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/world/europe/who-stephen-hubbard-american-russia-prisoner-release.html
CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-stephen-hubbard-freed-american-ukraine-war-witkoff-putin/
Despicable "Rapper Who Flaunted Stacks of Cash & Set Money on Fire 🔥 Arrested in Food Stamp Fraud Scheme
..as JD Vance Task Force Uncovers Nearly $42 Million in SNAP Fraud - Google Search
The only question is why it took so long, and how he got away with it for so long ?!?!?!?!
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Atlanta-based rapper and social media influencer Mercedes New, known as Shawty Dred, has been federally indicted in a 4.4 million dollar Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food stamp fraud scheme.
The announcement was part of a press conference held by Vice President JD Vance and federal law enforcement officials regarding a nationwide enforcement effort.
Key Details of the Shawty Dred Case
- The Accused: 39-year-old Mercedes New (Shawty Dred) of Atlanta, Georgia.
- The Allegations: New is accused of food stamp fraud, access device fraud, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft
- How the Scheme Worked: Investigators state New compromised the Georgia Department of Human Services interactive voice response system, accessing it over 9,000 times using more than 350 individual SNAP accounts created with stolen identities. Fraudulent EBT cards were mailed to various addresses in the metro Atlanta area. He authorized his business, Shawty Dred LLC, as a SNAP retailer and processed fraudulent transactions or sold the EBT cards on the street.
- Social Media Taunts: New frequently flaunted a luxury lifestyle on Instagram and TikTok, showing off private jets, luxury cars, and stacks of cash, and even setting cash on fire while taunting viewers.
National Task Force Enforcement Surge
- The Operation: The Justice Department announced its first National USDA Benefits and Program Fraud Enforcement Surge running from September 1 to October 21, 2026.
- The Totals: Vice President JD Vance and Attorney General Todd Blanche reported that the fraud task force uncovered nearly 42 million dollars in total SNAP benefit fraud across 13 federal districts, resulting in charges against more than 40 defendants.
- Impact: Officials noted that the 42 million dollars in stolen funds represents resources diverted from low-income families who rely on food assistance.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
"DOJ Takes Emergency Action Against California in Fight to Stop State from Counting 20,000 Ballots Given to Non-Citizens -"
Once the ballots are commingled,
the damage is done.
They must be prosecuted if they allow the ballots to be commingled !
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated a legal battle against California election officials, filing an emergency request in federal court to stop the state from counting mail-in ballots from approximately 20,000 individuals the federal government alleges are "likely noncitizens".
In tandem with the emergency court action, the DOJ announced criminal charges against 28 foreign nationals in California for alleged voting-related crimes.
The DOJ's Position and Actions
- Emergency Restraining Order: On October 19, 2026, the DOJ sought an immediate temporary restraining order to force California to segregate and set aside vote-by-mail ballots from the flagged individuals until their citizenship status can be verified.
- Operation Protect the Vote: Federal prosecutors charged 28 lawful permanent residents (green card holders) across California with election crimes, including submitting fraudulent voter registrations and making false statements. Officials stated these individuals were pulled directly from the 20,000-name list.
- Consult official court records or Department of Justice statements to verify the specific legal arguments and claims regarding voter urgency and potential harm in this filing.
California's Response and Counterarguments
- Consult official statements from California election leaders, the California Attorney General's Office, and state voter portals to verify the state's specific arguments, data safety protocols, statistical perspectives, and formal responses regarding these allegations and voter statistics.
References and Resources
- [U.S. Department of Justice Official Website](https://www.justice.gov)
- [California Secretary of State Official Website](https://www.sos.ca.gov)
- [NPR / KPBS Legal Analysis](https://www.kpbs.org/news/politics/2026/10/19/doj-charges-28-in-california-with-voting-crimes-as-election-tensions-escalate)
If
Sends message ,"cheerleader who admitted killing her newborn baby learns fate — judge delivers brutal reality check "
10 years
Don't kill your baby 🚫
give it up for adoption🙏👍
"Based on the nature of this charge, you’re not even probation eligible to be considered,” Minnifield said during Snelling's sentencing. “You know, this is a crime of violence. This is a crime that took the life of an innocent baby that did nothing, you know, did nothing but come out and breathe, and that’s it."
Monday, October 19, 2026
"Why Vance Is Campaigning in Alaska "– Patriot TV
"Though Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan won his second term in 2020 by 13 points, he’s in a close race with Democrat challenger Rep. Mary Peltola for reelection. RealClearPolitics’ polling average says Peltola currently holds a 1.8 percentage point lead.
Thus, Republicans are not taking the state for granted, dispatching Vance for his first-ever trip to Alaska..."
Sunday, October 18, 2026
He's a sicko 👎 "James Talarico Authored Amendment for "Right" to Kill Babies in Abortions -" LifeNews.com
"Talarico has taken positions on issues not directly connected to pro-lifers that are, shall we say, odd at best. On abortion, however, he has accrued an almost unblemished pro-abortion record while serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives since 2019..."
Saturday, October 17, 2026
👍"They Will All Go to Jail For a Long Period of Time!!!” – Trump and DOJ Vow to Jail Los Angeles County Election Officials Who Tabulate Ballots of Non-Citizens - Google Search
President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) warned California and Los Angeles County election officials that they could face criminal prosecution and imprisonment if they tabulate mail ballots from a list of more than 20,000 alleged noncitizens.
Key Details of the Dispute
- The DOJ Demand: The DOJ gave California officials a 48-hour deadline to review a list of over 20,000 individuals flagged as potential noncitizens and withhold or segregate their mail ballots.
- The Lawsuit: On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the DOJ officially filed a lawsuit against the state of California to block the counting of these disputed ballots.
- The Warning Letter: Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter sent a letter warning local officials—including Los Angeles County Assistant Counsel Peter Bollinger—that knowingly facilitating noncitizen voting is a federal crime.
- Trump’s Statement: President Trump shared the DOJ letter on Truth Social with the comment: "They will all go to jail for a long period of time!!!".
- California’s Response: California Secretary of State Shirley Weber and county officials rejected the demands, noting that the state is within the federal 90-day "quiet period" before an election that restricts purging voter rolls, and criticized the timing as an administrative emergency created by the federal government.
Friday, October 16, 2026
"'Thou shalt not kill': 'Talafreako' claims Bible is 'silent' on abortion, gets demolished by facts "
"'The Bible is silent,' he says. Yeah, that's not how this works. The Bible is explicit. God didn't stutter when He commanded us not to kill innocent humans. Scripture makes it completely clear how He feels about preborn babies, explicitly stating that He knit us together in the womb and knew us before we were even born."
Is the new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia a lawyer ? Controversy . Yawn 🥱. Lib media playing gotcha👎
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has confirmed she never passed a bar exam after media scrutiny revealed she failed the California bar exam in 2011 and holds no law license in any U.S. state.
While both Zacharia and President Donald Trump have publicly referred to her as a lawyer or attorney, Zacharia addressed the mounting controversy on October 15, 2026, defending her use of the title.
Summary of Zacharia's Defense
- The Lawyer vs. Attorney Distinction: In interviews with conservative media outlets and The New York Times, Zacharia argued that she intentionally avoided calling herself an attorney at law. She claimed she consulted legal experts and the president of Pepperdine University (where she earned her law degree), who allegedly told her it was acceptable to use the term lawyer if she was providing legal analysis rather than legal advice.
- The Bar Exam Failure: Zacharia acknowledged that she failed the California bar exam in 2011, explaining that she was distracted at the time by upcoming plans to get married and relocate to China.
- The China Gaffe: During her debut briefing, when asked where she had passed the bar, Zacharia replied, "When I moved to China". This drew heavy criticism because foreign nationals are barred from taking China's legal qualification exam. Zacharia later clarified that she misunderstood the reporter's question due to loud helicopter noise outside, and maintained that she worked as an associate handling international transactions at a Chinese law firm with the appropriate credentials.
Context and Backlash
The White House has defended Zacharia, with Communications Director Steven Cheung describing her as uniquely qualified and whip smart. However, legal experts note that the terms lawyer and attorney are widely understood by the public to denote a licensed practitioner. Following her remarks, a public accountability nonprofit filed a formal complaint with the State Bar of California to investigate whether her self-representation violated state rules.
What people are saying
The public and media landscape is highly divided, with critics calling her transparency into question while supporters back her experience and academic credentials.
Links:
- The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com
- State Bar of California: https://www.calbar.ca.gov
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Obama employees NOT HAPPY 😠: calling it quits
Employees at the Obama Foundation's presidential center in Chicago are moving to unionize and have released a critical letter citing worsened working conditions, benefit rollbacks, and high staff turnover. The workers argue that these internal issues conflict with former President Barack Obama's public support for labor rights. Read the full story at Daily Mail
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
WATCH: Berkeley Scientist Caught on Video Poisoning Female Co-Worker By Cristina Laila - Google Search
A hidden-camera video shows Berkeley chemical engineer David Xu secretly poisoning his co-worker’s water bottle. The footage, captured in 2019 by the victim, Rong Yuan, surfaced publicly after Xu successfully petitioned an Alameda County judge to expunge his felony conviction. [1, 3]
Case Background & The Video
• The Crime: David Xu and Rong Yuan were co-workers at Berkeley Engineering and Research. Starting around 2017, Yuan experienced severe, unexplained health problems that repeatedly sent her to the emergency room. [1, 2]
• The Discovery: After noticing a strange smell from her water bottle, Yuan installed a spy camera at her desk. The footage caught Xu tampering with her water. Laboratory testing revealed the bottle contained cadmium, a highly toxic heavy metal, at levels up to 3.5 million times the federal drinking water limit. [1, 2, 3]
• Family Impact: Yuan's parents also tested positive for cadmium poisoning because the toxic substance spread through shared water vessels at home. [3]
Controversial Plea Deal and Expungement
• The Initial Charges: Xu was arrested in March 2019 and initially faced charges of premeditated attempted murder and two felony counts of poisoning, which carried a maximum sentence of life in prison. [1, 2, 5]
• The Sentence: Under a plea agreement negotiated by former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, Xu pleaded no contest to a single felony count of poisoning in September 2023. In March 2024, he was sentenced to two years of probation and served no prison time. [1, 5, 7]
• Expungement: On October 13, 2026, a California judge approved Xu's request to have his felony conviction expunged, despite formal objections from the District Attorney's office. [3]
Yuan publicly released the surveillance footage out of deep frustration with the justice system, expressing concern that future employers and co-workers will have no way of knowing about Xu's criminal history. [3, 5]
Reporting indicates that Xu never provided a clear motive for the poisoning, though Yuan noted he frequently restricted her from accessing certain laboratory spaces. [3]
Monday, October 12, 2026
Criminal Investigation Into Ilhan Omar named after One of Her Biggest Gaffes: World War Eleven
Federal agents executed a search warrant at the Washington, D.C.-area residence of U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) as part of an ongoing criminal investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minneapolis, and the Department of Justice. [1]
The Investigation
• Scope: The multi-year federal probe involves immigration, fraud, and related documents or witness testimonies.
• Omar's Response: Representative Omar has denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the search via social media as a politically motivated attempt to target opponents and weaponize federal law enforcement.
• Status: No criminal charges have been filed against her yet
The Context and Gaffe
• Previous Gaffe ("World War 11"): In early 2026, a viral social media clip circulated in which a voice discussed the Alien Enemies Act and referenced "World War 11", drawing widespread online mockery and criticism from political opponents regarding the congresswoman's verbal slip-up or audio authenticity.
• Online Reaction: Following the October 2026 federal search of her residence, critics and commentators on social media platforms have revived references to her prior public blunders—such as the "World War 11" moniker—combining the fresh news of the Department of Justice probe with earlier viral moments.
Grassley "U.S. senator files for reelection, would be 101 if he serves out entire term "
"U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa
Republican Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley filed for reelection Sunday, meaning he would be 101 years old at the end of his next potential term.
Grassley turned 93 on Sept. 17 and intends to run for reelection in November 2028. He filed preliminary paperwork with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), although he stated in September that he would not want a Democratic governor choosing his successor if he died in office.
"
👍😄"Indians Panic After Trump Sabotages Tech Firm Green Card Pipeline |" ZeroHedge
"
Over the past ten years alone, over 8.7 million H-1B visas have been given to Indian nationals. Roughly 70% of all H-1B approvals every year go to Indians.
H-1B visas are supposed to last for only a few years at most, but migrant workers can remain in the US for far longer. This is done through the PERM certification process, which allows employers to sponsor migrant workers for a green card, which can then be used to gain full citizenship after a few years. Trump's suspension of PERM extends to a number of major tech firms including: Microsoft, Adobe, and Capgemini, along with Indian companies like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Cognizant
.."
I love it👍 "Rep. Ilhan Omar's DC home raided by DHS as part of probe into Democrat's immigration paperwork"
"Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home was raided early Monday morning by the Department of Homeland Security as part of an ongoing criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman’s immigration paperwork.
“Today in the Washington, D.C. area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice,” a DOJ spokesperson told Fox News Digital.."
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Trump drives beast 100 mph to get to OK event as Air Force One grounded
AI Overview
According to reports by The Hill, President Donald Trump’s motorcade traveled from Denton, Texas, to Durant, Oklahoma, at speeds reaching up to 98 mph on October 1, 2026, after severe weather grounded his aircraft.
Key Details of the Trip
• Route: From the Peterbilt Motors manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas, to the Choctaw Event Center in Durant, Oklahoma—a distance of roughly 90 miles.
• Cause of Drive: Severe storms in the region made flying via Marine One or other planes and helicopters impossible.
• Speed: Press traveling with the president reported that support vehicles reached speeds of 98 mph, prompting Trump to post on Truth Social that his armored vehicle, known as "the Beast," was traveling "faster than it has ever gone before".
• Arrival: Trump arrived about two hours late to the rally, telling the crowd that staff suggested postponing the event, to which he replied, "No way, I'm going to Oklahoma!".
KTEN
Presidential visit: A historic day for Texoma | News | kten.com
Alexander Porter, KTEN News From voters getting in line at the Choctaw Event Center well before sunrise… to the motorcade making its way through Denison… to hou...
The Hill
Trump's motorcade neared 100 mph en route to Oklahoma after ...
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WZTV
Trump's motorcade hit nearly 100 mph going to Oklahoma after ...
topics: WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Trump's motorcade hit nearly 100 mph going to Oklahoma from Texas after stormy weather prevented him from taking a helicop...
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Oct 2, 2026 — Trump's motorcade neared 100 mph en route to Oklahoma after helicopter, airplane ruled out The locations are roughly 90 miles apart. Press traveling with the pr...
AI responses may include mistakes.
"12 Dead, Hundreds Injured in Latest Attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport - "
An attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed at least 12 people and injured 309 others.
Key Details
• Casualties: 12 killed (including 4 Saudi citizens, 2 Bangladeshis, 1 American, 1 Egyptian, 1 Jordanian, 1 Palestinian, 1 Syrian, and 1 Sudanese) and 309 injured.
• Impact: The strike caused severe damage to Terminals 3 and 4.
• Operations: Flights were diverted, hundreds of flights were cancelled, and operations at the airport were suspended.
• Responsible Party: Attributed to Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen amid escalating regional conflicts.
• Response: Saudi authorities vowed a response, and U.S. President Donald Trump stated he is evaluating whether the U.S. should join military strikes against the Houthis
Jewish Leaders Outraged after Nobel Peace Prize Goes to “Bigot Who Built Career Around Defaming Jewish State –
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South African jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, sparking severe backlash and criticism regarding her record and the Nobel Committee's decision-making.
## Criticism of the Recipient
* Accusations of Bias: Critics and various Jewish and pro-Israel organizations have strongly condemned Pillay's selection. They point to her long history of institutional actions regarding Israel, particularly her leadership of a UN Commission of Inquiry investigating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which they argue was fundamentally one-sided.
* Propagation of Hostile Rhetoric: Detractors allege that Pillay has built a career around systemic bias and hostility toward the Jewish state. Critics argue that her reports and legal findings have crossed the line from objective human rights monitoring into the propagation of modern blood libels against Israel.
## Criticism of the Nobel Committee
* Validation of Division: Opponents of the decision argue that by honoring Pillay, the Nobel Committee has validated an agenda that polarizes international legal frameworks rather than fostering peace.
* Discrediting the Prize: Critics assert that the committee’s choice undermines the credibility of the Nobel Peace Prize, turning it into a political statement that rewards institutional bias under the guise of human rights advocacy.
Would you like to explore specific statements issued by Jewish leadership organizations regarding this award, or look into Navi Pillay's past UN reports that sparked this controversy?
Friday, October 9, 2026
"How Big Tech could up to $1M from each person — and what it’ll do with your private info
Big Tech and AI firms stand to generate up to $1.08 million from a typical American's online data over a 60-year lifespan (ages 13 to 73), according to a study by the Web3 Foundation. [1]
Financial Value Breakdown
* $1.08 million: The upper-end estimate of total revenue a tech company can extract from one user over roughly 60 years of web usage.
* $610,029: The lower-end, "worst-case" baseline per resident across standard web tracking.
* ~$18,000 per year: The average yearly value of an individual's personal data to standard tech platforms.
* $136,000+ per year: The potential yearly value per resident when artificial intelligence companies (such as Surge AI) process and monetize that data.
* $1,227 per year: The estimated amount Amazon alone extracts annually per user from harvested data. [1, 2, 3]
What Big Tech Does
with Your Private Info
* Behavioral Profiling: Companies track clicks, search queries, shopping-cart contents, location history, birth dates, and device settings to build dense psychological and consumer profiles. [3, 4]
* Targeted Advertising & Engagement: Data is fed into complex algorithms to serve hyper-personalized ads, maximize screen time, and trigger impulse purchases. [3, 4]
* AI Training and Models: Massive quantities of user-generated text, browsing patterns, and digital interactions are re-purposed to train large language models and autonomous AI agents. [2, 3]
* Data Brokering: Detailed consumer packages are compiled and sold to third-party corporations, advertisers, and outside entities. [5]
[1] [https://finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/big-tech-wring-1m-person-113000899.html)
[2] [https://nypost.com](https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/tech/tech-titans-stand-to-make-more-than-1m-from-every-americans-data-study/)
[4] [https://www.identity.org](https://www.identity.org/the-privacy-problem-with-big-tech-companies/)
[5] [https://privacybee.com](https://privacybee.com/blog/selling-your-secrets-how-companies-profit-from-your-data/)
"Former Baseball Player Roger Clemens Takes Stage to Intro Trump, Is 'Stunned' by What Happens Next – "
"
Clemens thought he was simply taking the stage to introduce President Donald Trump at Wednesday night’s RNC rally in San Antonio. Instead, he got the surprise of a lifetime when Trump announced that he would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Trump called it the nation’s “single highest award” alongside the Medal of Honor.."
"Bass, Newsom Hamstrung Local Officials for Years, So the Feds Just Stepped in to Save LA's Skid Row "
"As part of Operation Save Skid Row, a multi-agency task force including the FBI, DEA, IRS, ATF, U.S. Marshals, and the LAPD executed 28 arrest warrants and 44 search warrants for federal drug trafficking offenses involving fentanyl, PCP, and other narcotics in and around Skid Row. Guns, drugs and paraphernalia were seized as evidence, and notices placed on the tents that they are "subject to seizure and forfeiture for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act ..."
"Firing Squad, It Is: Trump Approves the Execution for An Enemy of the United States " to be Livestreamed
"Hasan is the former Army major convicted of murdering 13 people and attempting to murder 32 others during the 2009 Fort Hood terrorist attack.
The decision could produce something the U.S. military hasn't seen in 65 years: an execution..."
💥Mike Rogers SMACKS DOWN Abdul El-Sayed @ MI Senate Debate ! Vote for Mike 👍
"One of the attacks El-Sayed is constantly trying to make is that Rogers has a home in Florida. But as Rogers pointed out, that's a bad attack when the reality is that El-Sayed owns property in the United Arab Emirates. "At least Florida is in the United States," Rogers said on Thursday. .."
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
👎"Biden-era FBI tracked Melania and Barron Trump’s travel in Mar-a-Lago probe "| Fox News
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Jack Smith’s surveillance operation was a disgraceful abuse of government power. Spying on political opponents is weaponization of law enforcement, plain and simple," White House spokesperson Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital. "Those responsible must be held accountable."
"Amare Jemal Woods, Cameron Lamark Lewis and Kayla Leaann Smith were arrested Friday over separate social media posts allegedly directed at Trump before his appearance at USA’s Mitchell Center. - Google Search
Three University of South Alabama students were arrested and charged federally with making threats against President Donald Trump ahead of his Oct. 2, 2026, visit to the campus. [1, 2]
## Arrest Details
* Defendants: Amare Jemal Woods (aerospace engineering student), Cameron Lamark Lewis (philosophy major), and Kayla Leaann Smith (early education major).
* Charges: Each is charged under federal law with making threats against the president, carrying a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison if convicted.
* Location: Mobile, Alabama, at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell Center.
* Timeline: Posts were discovered via FBI social media monitoring between Sept. 26 and Sept. 29, 2026, leading to arrests unsealed on Friday, Oct. 2, ahead of the evening rally. [1, 2, 3, 4]
## Alleged Social Media Posts
* Amare Jemal Woods: Commented on a TikTok post regarding the visit, writing, "He got to die bro."
* Cameron Lamark Lewis: Posted statements on X (formerly Twitter) on Sept. 26, referencing the University of South Alabama in comparison to Utah Valley University.
* Kayla Leaann Smith: Responded to a TikTok post by writing, "We only got one chance let's take it." [1, 2, 4]
[1] [https://mynbc15.com](https://mynbc15.com/news/local/fbi-three-arrested-in-mobile-for-alleged-threats-against-the-president)
[3] [https://www.lagniappemobile.com](https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/alabama/south-alabama-students-charged-for-presidential-threats/article_5b161096-6b6e-40d6-ab4f-b31d53e13fb0.html)
[4] [https://ktvl.com](https://ktvl.com/news/nation-world/three-arrested-in-mobile-over-alleged-threats-against-president-donald-trump)
Monday, October 5, 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026
FlyDubai Hijacking Attempt: rogue pilot had been banned earlier due to extremism
"The terrorist was later revealed to have been banned from flying due to his religious extremism. Furthermore, Oman does not share diplomatic relations with Israel, a prerequisite to land in the Jewish State. How was he able to get on that plane..?!
3 University of S. Alabama Students Arrested on Federal Charges After Social Media Threats Against President Trump —
AI GENERATED
Three University of South Alabama students were arrested on Friday, October 2, 2026, and charged with making federal threats against President [Donald Trump](https://www.google.com/search?q=donald+trump&kgmid=/m/0cqt90) on social media. The separate, unconnected threats were uncovered during law enforcement intelligence monitoring ahead of Trump’s campaign rally at the university's Mitchell Center in Mobile, Alabama. [1, 2, 3, 4]
## The Defendants and Allegations
According to federal court affidavits obtained by local media, the three current students made independent statements across different social media platforms: [1, 3]
*
* Amare Jemal Woods: A freshman aerospace engineering student who allegedly posted "he gotta die bro" with a crying emoji on TikTok in response to a post about the president's campus visit. [5, 6]
* Cameron Lamark Lewis: A biology and philosophy major who also works as a Walgreens pharmacy technician. He is accused of making a veiled reference on X (formerly Twitter) referencing a political assassination. [5, 7]
* Kayla Leaann Smith: An elementary education major who reportedly replied to a TikTok post about the rally with, "We only got one chance let's take it," accompanied by an image mimicking someone holding a firearm. [5, 7]
*
An attorney for one of the students noted that while the First Amendment may serve as a baseline for a defense, federal threat statutes are broad and do not require proof that a defendant had the actual capability to carry out the threat. The offense carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in federal prison. [7]
## Event Context and University Response
The arrests occurred just hours before Trump took the stage Friday evening for his scheduled midterm campaign event. The [University of South Alabama](https://www.southalabama.edu/) clarified that the rally was not university-sponsored and that the venue had been rented directly by the Republican National Committee. [3, 8]
Following the arrests, the university administration issued an official statement condemning the rhetoric: [9]
"The University of South Alabama unequivocally condemns any form of threats directed at elected officials or any individual with whom we disagree. We encourage open dialogue and active civic participation... However, there is a clear line between exercising free expression and engaging in intimidation or unlawful conduct." [8]
All three students made initial appearances in federal court on Friday and were ordered held over the weekend. A formal federal detention hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026. [1, 3, 9]
[1] [https://www.fox10tv.com](https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/10/03/3-university-south-alabama-students-charged-with-threatening-trump-ahead-visit/)
[2] [https://www.al.com](https://www.al.com/crime/2026/10/three-south-alabama-college-students-arrested-for-trump-threats-before-mobile-rally.html)
[3] [https://people.com](https://people.com/3-south-alabama-college-students-arrested-for-allegedly-threatening-trump-before-campus-rally-12156502)
[4] [https://www.yahoo.com](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/3-college-students-charged-allegedly-183935953.html)
[5] [https://www.nj.com](https://www.nj.com/news/2026/10/three-college-students-arrested-for-trump-threats-before-presidents-rally.html)
[7] [https://www.fox10tv.com](https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/10/03/3-university-south-alabama-students-charged-with-threatening-trump-ahead-visit/?outputType=amp)
[8] [https://www.foxnews.com](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/three-college-students-face-federal-charges-alleged-threats-trump-campus-rally)
[9] [https://1819news.com](https://1819news.com/news/item/blow-up-trump-3-south-alabama-students-arrested-amid-wave-of-threats-ahead-of-presidents-mobile-rally)
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