A cryptocurrency meme coin named after Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., was launched within hours of his arrest, igniting outrage. The coin, reportedly created on the Solana blockchain, briefly surged in value to over $360,000 before crashing to around $24,000. Approximately 550 traders had bought into the token, which was designed as a twisted tribute to the alleged killer.
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.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s initiative to address homelessness in New Orleans faced protests on Wednesday as officials cleared encampments and opened a new temporary shelter in the Gentilly area.
Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser expressed his lack of confidence in New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s ability to ensure the city’s safety following a terror attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people. In an interview with the Christian Post, Nungesser accused Cantrell of being disengaged from addressing the city’s safety concerns.
In the wake of the New Year’s Day terror attack that claimed 14 lives and injured dozens, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell emphasized the city's preparedness to host Super Bowl LIX, reassuring the public that safety remains a top priority.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster the state's Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources. The announcement follows the terror attack in New Orleans.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Monday that she has directed the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) to conduct an in-depth study of the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans.
A mosque near the home of the New Orleans terror attack suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has raised eyebrows after instructing its worshippers to refrain from commenting on the incident to both law enforcement and media.