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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez issued a sharp rebuke of the Democratic Party on Newsmax’s Carl Higbie Frontline Friday, warning that Democrats must stop ceding ground to socialist radicals who pose a threat to national security and public safety. His comments came in response to the shocking murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers on Wednesday, allegedly committed by a self-identified democratic socialist terrorist from Chicago.

President Donald Trump will deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, marking a key moment for the administration’s relationship with America’s service academies. The event is set to begin at 10:15 a.m. EDT.

The Memorial Day 2025 Wall of Remembrance is now on display at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, offering a powerful tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. Unveiled by Illinois Senate Republicans on Thursday, the display features photos and remembrances that cycle on a large screen in the Capitol rotunda.

President Joe Biden’s aggressive cancer diagnosis and evident mental decline have ignited a firestorm of controversy, raising serious questions about the transparency of the Biden family, the media, and Democratic operatives who allegedly helped cover up the president’s deteriorating health. Reports indicate that Biden’s cancer had progressed to a late stage before it was publicly acknowledged, leading many to question how long the president and his inner circle were aware of the condition.

Proposals to expand Illinois’ gambling laws to allow internet casinos are facing resistance as the spring legislative session nears its end, but some lawmakers say there’s still a chance it could happen. State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, a key figure in previous gambling expansions, noted that with just days left before adjournment, “anything is possible.”

A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday morning, throwing the glamorous Cannes Film Festival into temporary disarray as it prepared to award its top prize. Authorities say about 160,000 households across the Alpes-Maritimes region lost power after a high-voltage line fell. The outage, which lasted for several hours, has sparked an arson investigation after a fire was reported at an electrical substation near Cannes overnight.

Sweden has announced a sweeping investigation into Islamist infiltration across the country following the release of a French intelligence report that exposed the Muslim Brotherhood’s decades-long efforts to subvert European institutions and impose Sharia law. The report, published by the French Ministry of Interior, warns that the Brotherhood has established a sophisticated network across Europe, infiltrating governments, NGOs, and Muslim communities—often using liberal values as cover for their radical agenda.

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez delivered a scathing critique of the modern Democratic Party during an appearance on Newsmax’s “Carl Higbie Frontline” Friday, warning that the party has strayed far from its roots as a champion of the working class. Lopez expressed frustration that Democrats, like Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, are more focused on using President Donald Trump as a political scapegoat than addressing real issues plaguing cities like Chicago.

Germany’s demographics are shifting at a record pace, as new government data reveals that one in four people in Germany now have an “immigration history.” This figure, published by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), represents 21.2 million residents—an increase of 873,000 people in just one year. Among young adults aged 20-39, the number surges to one in three.

Trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was killed in a high-speed crash on Interstate 5 near Marysville, Washington, in March 2024. Raul Benitez-Santana, a 33-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, now faces charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. According to authorities, Benitez-Santana was driving over 100 mph while under the influence of alcohol and marijuana when he struck Trooper Gadd’s parked cruiser on the shoulder of the freeway at approximately 3 a.m.