Kristi Noem Slams Weaponized TSA for ‘Widespread Abuses’

September 30, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) concluded an internal investigation revealing that the Biden administration committed “widespread abuses” against American citizens.

Biden-era officials placed Americans on watchlists and denied boarding to those who resisted mask mandates in the months following the CDC’s relaxed policies after COVID. Using the January 6, 2021, protest as their basis, officials placed Americans on lists in a “targeted campaign of harassment” without having a clear or immediate threat to security, TSA explained.

TSA asserted that the findings demonstrate “clear political bias,” as authorities chose not to flag those who “attacked law enforcement, burned down cities, and destroyed property during the widespread and violent George Floyd protests in 2020.” While some TSA officials raised concerns about the privacy violations, they were ignored.

“Biden’s TSA Administrator Pekoske and his cronies abused their authority and weaponized the federal government against the very people they were charged with protecting,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement.

“Biden’s TSA wildly abused their authority, targeting Americans who posed no aviation security risk under the banner of political differences. President Trump promised to end the weaponization of government against the American people, and we are making good on that promise. I am referring this case to the Department of Justice and for Congressional investigation.”

Biden’s TSA Administrator Pekoske and his cronies abused their authority and weaponized the federal government against the very people they were charged with protecting.

Biden’s TSA wildly abused their authority, targeting Americans who posed no aviation security risk under the…
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) September 30, 2025

The information follows a separate internal investigation that revealed now-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was placed on a watchlist under the Quiet Skies program.

Quiet Skies has since been eliminated, with Noem announcing in June: “It is clear that the Quiet Skies program was used as a political rolodex of the Biden Administration—weaponized against its political foes and exploited to benefit their well-heeled friends.”

“TSA’s critical aviation and security vetting functions will be maintained, and the Trump Administration will return TSA to its true mission of being laser-focused on the safety and security of the traveling public. This includes restoring the integrity, privacy, and equal application of the law for all Americans,” said Noem.

Breakthrough in Yogurt Shop Murders: DNA Finally Identifies Serial Killer After 34 Years

September 30, 2025

DNA — Genetic Structure (Sangharsh Lohakare/Unsplash)

After more than three decades, investigators have finally solved the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders that shocked Austin, Texas, in 1991. Authorities announced Monday that advanced DNA and ballistics testing linked serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers to the brutal slaying of four teenage girls.

“After 34 years, the Austin Police have made a significant breakthrough in one of the most devastating cases in our city’s history,” said Police Chief Lisa Davis. Brashers’ DNA was found under 13-year-old Amy Ayers’ fingernails — evidence her father, Bob Ayers, called the ultimate act of bravery: “I have never been so proud of my daughter in all of my life.” He added with relief, “This is over.”

Investigators say Amy fought back, leaving behind genetic evidence that cracked open a case once thought unsolvable. Brashers, who died by suicide during a 1999 police standoff, has also been tied to murders in South Carolina and Missouri, as well as a 1997 rape in Tennessee.

The December 1991 crime scene remains one of Austin’s darkest memories: the bodies of Eliza Thomas, 17; sisters Jennifer, 17, and Sarah Harbison, 15; and Sarah’s best friend Amy Ayers, 13. They were bound, some sexually assaulted, shot in the head, and left in a yogurt shop set on fire to destroy evidence.

While Brashers will never face justice in a courtroom, investigators say the case is not closed. They continue to work with other states to link him to additional crimes. For families who suffered decades of torment, the truth finally brings long-awaited closure — and a reminder that evil can be uncovered even decades later.

Hegseth Doubles Down on Warrior Ethos in Historic Speech

September 30, 2025

War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced several new measures within the War Department to prioritize readiness and end its politicization.

The directives include implementing the “highest male standard,” fitness tests, appropriate grooming, an end to woke language, promotions based on merit, and an end to excessive mandatory training, among others.

“This administration has done a great deal from day one to remove the social justice politically correct and toxic ideological garbage that had infected our department. To rip out the politics,” Hegseth described. “No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses. No more climate change worship, no more division, distraction, or gender delusions. No more debris.”

“The new War Department golden rule is this: Do unto your unit, as you would have done unto your own child’s unit,” he added. “Would you want him serving with fat or unfit or under-trained troops, or alongside people who can’t meet basic standards, or in a unit where standards were lowered so certain types of troops could make it in, in a unit where leaders were promoted for reasons other than merit, performance, and war-fighting?”

Discussing the implementation of male standards, Hegseth asserted, “This is not about preventing women from serving,” and went on to explain that “this is combat. This is life or death.

Addressing those who disapprove of the Pentagon’s overhaul, the war secretary said, “If the words I am speaking today are making your hearts sink, then you should do the honorable thing and resign.”

“The overwhelming majority of you feel the opposite,” he declared. “These words make your hearts full. You love the War Department because you love what you do, the profession of arms. You are hereby liberated to be an apolitical, hard-charging, no-nonsense constitutional leader that you joined the military to be.”

Ilhan Omar Charlie Kirk Remarks Spark Fury After She Smears His Legacy

September 30, 2025

Rep. Ilhan Omar, (D-MN), is once again under fire after declaring that conservative activist Charlie Kirk has “no legacy to honor” following his tragic murder. The remarks came during an interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon, where Omar doubled down on her refusal to apologize for past comments.

“Well, I have nothing to apologize for,” Omar insisted. “You know, it is a tragedy that Charlie Kirk was killed in that way. I feel for his widow and his children. They will have to live with that for the rest of their lives.” But she quickly pivoted to attacking Kirk, claiming his life’s work amounted to “bigotry, hatred, and White supremacy.”

Omar’s dismissive rhetoric has sparked outrage among conservatives who see it as part of a broader pattern of hostility toward their movement. Her refusal to acknowledge Kirk’s positive impact on young conservatives nationwide has only deepened divisions in Congress.

When pressed, Omar’s spokesperson attempted damage control, arguing that she has “clearly condemned” the killing while accusing right-leaning media outlets of twisting her words. But critics say her record speaks for itself, pointing to her earlier claim that Kirk’s death was merely “mortifying.”

House Republicans even moved to censure Omar, with Rep. Nancy Mace, (R-SC), leading the charge. The effort was blocked when Democrats and a handful of Republicans voted to table the resolution.

Still, Omar shows no sign of backing down and her words have only solidified conservative concern and reinforced the view that the Squad prioritizes ideology over basic decency.

Black Widow? Texas Woman Murder Trial Exposes Twisted History of Five Marriages

September 30, 2025

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A shocking case is unfolding in Chambers County, Texas as the murder trial of Sarah Hartsfield begins, with prosecutors alleging she killed her fifth husband by injecting him with insulin.

The 50-year-old Army veteran’s wife is accused of exploiting her husband Joseph Hartsfield’s diabetes to stage a medical emergency, delaying a 911 call for hours before he was rushed to the hospital. Investigators uncovered insulin pens near his bedside and questioned her shifting statements. Joseph later died from what the medical examiner ruled “complications from toxic insulin exposure.”

Sarah, now on trial, has pleaded not guilty. Her defense insists Joseph’s death could have been the tragic result of his own illness. But prosecutors argue she “intentionally and knowingly cause[d] the death” of her husband.

What makes the case even more chilling is Hartsfield’s past. She has been married five times, with her history marked by threats, violence, and even another fatal shooting. In 2018, she shot fiancé David Bragg, claiming self-defense. Prosecutors at the time accepted her account, though questions linger. An earlier husband alleged she once threatened him during divorce, telling him not to be surprised if he didn’t survive. Another reported she assaulted him before charges were dropped.

Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne praised investigators for refusing to dismiss the suspicious circumstances: “I appreciate the hard work of the deputies and detectives who followed their instincts.”

As jury selection wraps up, Texas is bracing for opening statements in a trial that could finally bring justice to a man whose marriage ended in tragedy.

Trump’s Task Force Seizes 1 Million Pounds of Cocaine, Crushing Cartels

September 30, 2025

A Florida-based multi-agency task force has made history, seizing 1 million pounds of cocaine in fiscal year 2025 — the largest haul ever recorded. Officials say the bust denied cartels and narco-terrorists a staggering $11.34 billion in revenue and kept 377.9 million lethal doses off American streets.

The seizure was carried out by Joint Inter-Agency Task Force – South (JIATF-S), a SOUTHCOM-led unit that works alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations. “By disrupting the flow of these deadly drugs, JIATF-S is saving lives and protecting our homeland,” the agency declared. Officials noted the massive stockpile would have filled 42 dump trucks.

Operating across 42 million square miles from the Pacific to the Atlantic, JIATF-S has long targeted well-financed trafficking networks moving cocaine, arms, and cash through Latin America. This record seizure shows that Trump’s push to intensify counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean is working.

President Trump has gone further than any administration before him by labeling cartels like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel as foreign terrorist organizations. He also put a $50 million bounty on Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, accused of leading the Cartel of the Suns and conspiring with Colombia’s FARC to flood America with cocaine.

With U.S. destroyers now deployed in the region, Trump has sent a clear message: the era of unchecked cartel trafficking is over.

China Poised to Block Trump’s Bid for Bagram Air Base, Expert Warns

September 30, 2025

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President Trump has made regaining control of the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan a priority, but expert Bill Roggio warns that China is unlikely to allow it without major pushback. Roggio argues that Beijing’s strategic ties and leverage over the Taliban make any U.S. return extremely difficult.

Trump stated the U.S. is “trying” to take back Bagram and cited its proximity to Chinese strategic assets as part of the rationale. But Roggio contends that even if the Taliban were persuaded to relent, China would pressure them heavily—threatening mining contracts, trade, diplomatic recognition, and more.

China has already deepened economic and diplomatic ties with the Taliban, especially around natural resources and infrastructure. Roggio warns that Beijing could supply military tech, funding, or coercive leverage to block U.S. influence in Afghanistan.

Of course, the Taliban themselves reject U.S. reclamation of Bagram, citing sovereignty and the Doha Agreement. Their stance alone poses a major barrier, even without Chinese intervention.

This escalating confrontation in Afghanistan now intensifies great-power competition, highlighting how China’s regional ambitions may clash with U.S. strategic goals.

President Trump Wins $24.5M Settlement from YouTube Over Account Suspension

September 30, 2025

President Trump secured a $24.5 million settlement with YouTube following a long-running dispute over the suspension of his account after January 6, 2021. The settlement marks a major win in Trump’s broader legal battles against Big Tech platforms that removed him during his presidency.

Under the agreement, $22 million will be directed to the Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit tied to Trump’s planned “White House State Ballroom” project. The remaining $2.5 million will go to other plaintiffs, including the American Conservative Union and author Naomi Wolf.

YouTube did not admit wrongdoing and will not alter its policies as part of the settlement. Trump’s YouTube account was reinstated in 2023, but he pursued damages over the suspension, calling it an unlawful act of political censorship.

The case was the last of Trump’s lawsuits against major platforms to be resolved. Earlier this year, Meta settled with him for $25 million, while X (formerly Twitter) agreed to pay $10 million. The settlements represent a significant financial and symbolic victory for Trump in his fight against what he has described as collusion between Big Tech and political interests.

This outcome highlights the growing pressure on tech companies over content moderation policies, particularly when applied to elected officials. For Trump, it is both a legal win and a demonstration of his continued ability to challenge and hold Silicon Valley giants accountable.

UNC Professor Placed on Leave After Redneck Revolt Membership Exposed

September 30, 2025

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Dr. Dwayne Dixon, an Asian and Middle Eastern Studies professor, on administrative leave following reports of his affiliation with the far-left gun group Redneck Revolt. The decision comes amid questions over whether his membership constitutes advocacy of extremist or politically motivated violence.

UNC issued a statement saying Dixon’s leave allows the school to investigate the allegations “in a manner that protects the integrity of its assessment.” Depending on the findings, he could face disciplinary action up to termination, in line with university tenure and policy rules. The university reaffirmed its commitment to free speech, while drawing a line against incitement or support for violence.

Dixon is listed as a self-professed member of Redneck Revolt’s Silver Valley chapter. Redneck Revolt describes itself as a left-wing community defense group, sometimes engaging in armed training under its John Brown Gun Club network.

Past incidents also feed scrutiny. In 2017, Dixon allegedly appeared armed at a protest in Durham and gave interviews claiming interaction with a vehicle linked to the 2017 Charlottesville rally. The state later dropped charges relating to public weapons and assembly. He also faced charges tied to unrest over the removal of Silent Sam on UNC’s campus in 2018, which were later dismissed.

Critics have called for Dixon’s termination, citing links between Redneck Revolt and militant left-wing activism, including past attacks on ICE facilities. Advocates for academic freedom counter that political associations, however controversial, do not automatically warrant dismissal without due process.

This case underscores tensions between protecting free inquiry and holding professors accountable when ideological affiliations overlap with organizations perceived as militant. The outcome may set a precedent for how universities handle faculty members whose activism pushes political boundaries.

Vance Warns: U.S. Likely Heading Into Government Shutdown

September 30, 2025

Vice President J.D. Vance warned Monday that the federal government appears headed toward a shutdown after high-stakes meetings with congressional leaders wound without agreement. He accused Democrats of refusing to “do the right thing” as Republicans push a clean short-term funding measure through November.

Meeting with President Trump, Senate Republicans, and top House leaders, Vance and GOP officials laid out a proposal that excludes Democratic demands—particularly on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. He asserted Democrats’ insistence on policy riders is an effort to “take the government hostage.”

Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, countered that they will not support a partisan bill that undermines healthcare protections and asserted their counterproposal is rooted in necessity, not politics.

Lawmakers face a pressing deadline: unless Congress passes a continuing resolution by midnight Wednesday, many federal operations will shut down, and nonessential employees may be furloughed.

In the friction over funding, government employees, contractors, and now many Americans stand in limbo as political posturing may force a shutdown that could have real consequences.