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Harris Slams HHS, Blames RFK Jr. and Trump for ‘Criminal’ Actions

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris made headlines this week after an expletive-laden attack on the Department of Health and Human Services. Harris slammed HHS under President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for “pushing misinformation and lies at the highest level of government.”

Speaking at Washington’s Warner Theatre during an event promoting her book 107 Days, Harris compared her mother’s scientific career to what she described as the administration’s disregard for science. “When I see what these people are doing right now to end the war on cancer, to deny science and fire scientists, Kara, it’s personal for me,” she told podcast host Kara Swisher.

“I can’t laugh at it,” Harris continued. “What they are doing to push misinformation and lies at the highest level of government. It’s criminal, and people will die because of what they’re doing. I can’t laugh about that, I’m sorry. It’s [expletive] up.”

Critics say Harris’s remarks reflect a Democratic Party still struggling to regain credibility after years of politicizing science and public health. Her comments also drew attention for highlighting her own political ambitions. “Well, some people have actually said I was the most qualified candidate ever to run for president,” she said, before adding, “I’m just speaking fact.”

Exposed: Dem Governor Faces Outrage After Migrant Shelter Scandals

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A former Massachusetts shelter director says the latest child rape conviction of an illegal immigrant in a state-run shelter highlights a total government failure under Democratic leadership.

Haitian national Cory Alvarez, 27, was sentenced to 10 to 12 years in prison for the aggravated rape of a 15-year-old girl at a taxpayer-funded shelter in Rockland, Massachusetts. Alvarez, who entered the U.S. legally in 2023 but later violated his parole terms, was living at the shelter with the victim when the assault occurred, according to NBC 10 Boston.

Former shelter director and whistleblower Brian Fetherston called Alvarez’s sentencing “further evidence” of a systemic breakdown. “Call it what you will, but this is total government failure,” he said. “You have documented cases now of these girls being assaulted in shelters run with taxpayer dollars. No one at the top, including Governor Maura Healey, is taking any of the responsibility.”

Fetherston, who previously exposed similar abuse, cited another case in which Ronald Joseph, a Haitian illegal alien, raped and impregnated his 14-year-old daughter while staying in a state-funded shelter. “The state didn’t protect these children, and when you don’t protect children, you have no moral authority to run these programs,” he said.

While Healey’s office claims the governor “inherited a disaster of a shelter system,” Fetherston insists “not a single one of these people was vetted.” He warned, “The taxpayers need to realize that essentially, and horribly, you’re funding these rapes and assaults of little girls.”

Trump’s DOJ Strikes: Halligan Indicts Comey, Letitia James, and Tellis in Stunning Move

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Lindsey Halligan, installed by President Trump in September as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has moved aggressively—filing indictments against former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and State Department adviser Ashley Tellis.

Critics questioned Halligan’s qualifications given her lack of prosecutorial experience, but she quickly responded with high-profile charges. Comey is accused of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding tied to his 2020 Senate testimony. James faces bank fraud and false statement charges involving a Virginia mortgage and allegedly falsified property documents. Tellis has been indicted for unlawfully retaining more than 1,000 pages of classified materials at his home in Virginia.

These prosecutions mark a dramatic turn in the Trump administration’s approach to justice—targeting high-ranking figures previously considered untouchable. Halligan’s swift action reflects a clear mandate from the White House to pursue legal accountability, regardless of political status.

Whether these charges will lead to convictions remains to be seen, but they already set the stage for a series of legal battles that could reshape the federal power structure and send shockwaves through the political elite.

‘He Did It’: James Carville Says President Trump ‘Deserves Some Credit’ for Israel‑Hamas Peace Deal

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Democratic strategist James Carville, often a sharp critic of Donald Trump, publicly acknowledged that Trump deserves praise for brokering the latest Israel‑Hamas peace agreement. Carville told the Politics War Room podcast, “Stopping this, bringing these hostages back … He did it, and … he deserves some credit for it.”

Carville compared this moment to historical diplomatic successes, noting past presidents—like Jimmy Carter with Camp David or George H.W. Bush with the Berlin Wall—received broad praise for major geopolitical breakthroughs. He stressed that while the deal’s permanence remains uncertain, the immediate achievement merits acknowledgment: “As of now, other people failed to do it.”

His co‑host in the discussion echoed the sentiment, contrasting Trump’s success with the struggles of his predecessors to reach a comparable agreement.

Carville’s remarks stand out because they come from across the aisle—serving as rare bipartisan validation of Trump’s role in Middle East diplomacy.

Judge Slams Brakes on Trump’s Federal Layoff Plan

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A federal judge in San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from laying off more than 4,100 federal workers during the current government shutdown. The ruling accuses the administration of acting “illegal, arbitrary and capricious” in its layoff attempts.

Judge Susan Illston, appointed during the Clinton era, criticized the administration’s strategy. She noted that many workers under threat have no access to work email or HR support during the shutdown—arguing the cuts are poorly planned and the human cost “cannot be tolerated.”

The lawsuit was brought by labor unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees, arguing the firings are retaliatory and beyond executive authority during a shutdown. The court will now evaluate whether the layoff plans violate federal statutes or executive overreach.

This legal battle underscores a larger showdown between federal labor unions, the judiciary, and the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize government during shutdowns. With thousands of jobs hanging in the balance, the court’s final ruling could set a critical precedent for future executive power during budget standoffs.

Virus Alert: New York Hit with First Local Chikungunya Case in Years

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A New York resident has contracted chikungunya from a local mosquito—marking the first locally acquired U.S. case since 2019. The case raises concerns as international outbreaks surge and warmer climates extend mosquito seasons across the country.

The patient, a resident of Nassau County, began experiencing symptoms in August. Health officials confirmed the individual had not traveled internationally during the exposure window, strongly indicating local transmission. No area mosquito pools have tested positive yet, but the virus’s appearance in a northern U.S. state has prompted caution from public health authorities.

The chikungunya virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the same species known for transmitting dengue and Zika. Symptoms usually appear 3–7 days after infection, with common effects including fever, intense joint pain, headache, rash, and muscle aches. While most people recover within a week, some experience chronic joint pain for months or even years.

At-risk groups include newborns exposed during childbirth, elderly adults, and people with chronic health issues such as diabetes or heart disease. There is no antiviral treatment; care is limited to symptom management and hydration.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had issued warnings earlier this year after chikungunya outbreaks in Cuba and China. This is the first confirmed case of local transmission in the U.S. since 2019, highlighting the potential for the virus to resurface in parts of the country previously considered low-risk.

Health departments urge residents to eliminate standing water around homes, wear long sleeves, and use EPA-registered insect repellents. With mosquito season extending into fall in many areas, the risk of future cases may persist longer than expected.

Forfeit Hell: California Girls’ Volleyball Sees 10 Matches Lost Over Trans Player Clash

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A California high school girls’ volleyball team has been forced to forfeit at least 10 matches this season after multiple schools refused to compete against them due to the presence of a male transgender athlete on the roster. The situation has sparked legal action, heightened political tensions, and reignited concerns over fairness and safety in girls’ sports.

Jurupa Valley High School, part of the Jurupa Unified School District, remains undefeated in league play. However, several of their wins came by forfeiture after schools such as Patriot High School declined to field a varsity squad against them. While junior varsity and freshman teams competed, varsity matches were canceled. Other schools that refused to play include Los Osos, Riverside Poly, Rim of the World, AB Miller, Yucaipa, Aquinas, San Dimas, and Orange Vista.

Districts and schools have not publicly commented on their decisions, but the backlash has intensified. Two Jurupa Valley seniors, Alyssa McPherson and Hadeel Hazameh, left the team mid-season and filed a lawsuit against the district. Alongside McPherson’s sister Madison, they allege physical and emotional harm due to the transgender athlete’s participation in games and shared use of the girls’ locker room.

The athlete in question, AB Hernandez, previously competed in the girls’ state track and field meet, generating controversy after placing ahead of biological females. That incident led to executive action from President Donald Trump, who ordered federal education and sports entities to uphold Title IX protections for women. In response, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) changed medal protocols to avoid displacing female athletes.

Despite federal action, California officials continue to resist. In April 2025, Democrat lawmakers in Sacramento rejected two bills that would have banned biological males from girls’ sports. Governor Gavin Newsom, while distancing himself from the law’s implications, acknowledged that even advocates of transgender policies are questioning the competitive imbalance.

California Democrats Face Voter Registration Collapse: Just 190 New Voters in 200 Days

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California Democrats added only 190 new voters over a seven-month period, marking a stunning failure in one of the most reliably blue states in the country. Despite an all-out effort to boost numbers, the party’s voter registration drive has stalled, while Republicans and independents are gaining ground rapidly.

From February to September 2025, California’s Democratic Party managed a net increase of just 190 registered voters. During the same period, Republicans gained 48,104 new voters and “No Party Preference” voters—those who decline to affiliate with any party—rose by 82,723. The numbers come directly from the California Secretary of State’s voter registration reports.

Democrats still hold a plurality in the state, making up nearly half of all registered voters, with Republicans at 25 percent and independents at 22 percent. But the pace of registration reveals a momentum shift that could have far-reaching implications for future elections, particularly in competitive legislative districts.

This sharp contrast mirrors national trends. From 2020 to 2024, Democrats lost 2.1 million voters nationwide, while Republicans gained 2.4 million. The California numbers highlight a key shift among Hispanic and Asian voters—groups long considered dependable Democratic constituencies—who are increasingly moving away from the party over cultural, economic, and public safety concerns.

The registration drought also reflects growing disillusionment with the Democratic agenda, particularly among working-class and middle-income voters. Soaring costs of living, soft-on-crime policies, and aggressive social engineering in public schools have pushed many toward the GOP or to register as independents.

Sharp Drop in Trans Identification Among Youth Signals Shift in Cultural Tide

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A new study reveals a significant decline in the number of young people identifying as transgender or nonbinary, reversing years of steady growth. The research, which analyzed tens of thousands of college students, found the percentage identifying as nonbinary dropped nearly by half since 2023, suggesting a major cultural shift among America’s youth.

The study, reviewed by The Free Press, found that among 50,000 college students across 134 campuses, 3.6% now identify as nonbinary—down from 6.8% in 2023. Similar declines were recorded among elite private high schools and universities that previously reported some of the highest rates of gender-fluid identity. Analysts are pointing to a generational correction after years of what some describe as social contagion driven by activist influence and online reinforcement.

Report author Liza Featherstone attributes the drop to a growing skepticism among Gen Z. As she noted, “The trans kid phenomenon is less shocking or interesting than it was a few years ago,” and young people today are “more suspicious of corporate or institutional attempts to co-opt identity politics.” She also acknowledged that previous high numbers may have reflected trend adoption rather than firmly held beliefs.

In recent years, trans identification among youth rose sharply, driven in part by aggressive messaging from schools, media, and activist groups. The sudden drop in 2025 shows that many young people may be stepping back from ideological labels as the public becomes more aware of the consequences of gender ideology—both medically and socially.

‘Worse Than McCarthy’: Former Yale Prof Compares Firing over Charlie Kirk Posts to Nazi Germany

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Jason Stanley, a former Yale professor now teaching at the University of Toronto, claimed that the firing of academics who celebrated or defended posts about Charlie Kirk mirrors Nazi Germany’s suppression tactics. He argued that the scale and speed of these dismissals exceed even the McCarthy era.

Stanley told MSNBC that he had identified at least forty academics dismissed for remarks tied to Kirk, a conservative activist. He insisted that this mass action is “more than McCarthy,” citing parallels to the Reichstag Fire and Kristallnacht as historical analogies to state-driven censorship and retaliation.

He also accused institutions across media and academia of targeting dissenting political views. According to Stanley, even mainstream organizations like The Washington Post have fired employees over relatively neutral posts, and he suggested those actions fit a pattern of ideological purge.

Critics say Stanley’s comparisons inflate the gravity and distort both the McCarthy era and Nazi history. Dismissals tied to social media posts—even reprehensible ones—do not equate to state‑sanctioned mass arrests, genocide, or systemic terror. Some observers warn that such hyperbole weakens the moral seriousness of historical atrocities by applying their imagery too loosely.

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