Month: April 2025

An endangered Great White Heron has fully recovered from an emergency surgery after a fisherman pelted it with a rock at Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida, in January.

The rock broke the bird’s wing and reportedly caused the bird to bleed heavily.

The man who threw the rock, Edgar Estuardo Valenzuela, was arrested after he admitted to the act of animal cruelty, which under Florida law typically carries a punishment of prison time or a hefty fine.

However, when he was discovered to be an illegal alien from Guatemala, police were able to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak, by stopping the perpetrator and promptly deporting him.

This is indeed a happy ending.

Liberals should have no problem with the deportation of a man who attacked an endangered species, right?

Per Miami New Times:

In late January, the staff at Pelican Harbor Seabird Station were alerted to a disturbing incident: a woman had witnessed a fisherman throw a large rock at a Great White Heron that had attempted to steal his fish. The large white bird was later found hiding in the grass near the water, its right wing drooping and bleeding heavily.

The Great White Heron lives primarily in mangroves, tidal shallows, and coastal ponds in peninsular Florida. The majestic bird is known for having the “largest, heaviest bills,” typically a distinct yellow-orange color, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Under Florida law, any person who intentionally commits an act against an animal that “results in the cruel death, or excessive or repeated infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering” commits aggravated animal cruelty — a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.

On February 7, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) arrested 34-year-old Edgar Estuardo Valenzuela for injuring the bird. He was charged with offenses involving harm to federally protected wildlife after admitting to hurling rocks at the heron, according to FWC officials.

The bird made a return to his home in Key Biscayne, where he flew freely for the first time in months.

More from Local 10 News:

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Barack and Michelle Obama/ Instagram

Barack Obama was spotted out at a trendy Los Angeles restaurant with his two daughters on Saturday evening.

However, Michelle Obama was nowhere in sight.

Obama took daughters Sasha and Malia to ritzy Japanese restaurant Hamasaku in Santa Monica.

The Obamas have dined at this upscale restaurant in the past.

Barack Obama spotted at ritzy LA restaurant with daughters — but wife Michelle was absent as rumors of marriage problems swirl https://t.co/sqTdtUOWP8 pic.twitter.com/DxF9ZxBAal

— New York Post (@nypost) April 26, 2025

The New York Post reported:

Former President Barack Obama was spotted going out to dinner with his daughters in Los Angeles on Saturday night — but former first lady Michele Obama was nowhere to be found as rumors of marriage problems continue to swirl.

Obama, 63, with daughters Sasha, 23, and Malia, 26, broke bread at upscale Japanese restaurant Hamasaku on Santa Monica Boulevard, which has been a favorite of the family since at least 2022, according to images of the dinner.

Despite the conspicuous absence of Michelle, eagle-eyed relationship monitors noticed that the former president was wearing his wedding ring.

Barack and Michelle Obama were seen at a restaurant together in San Francisco earlier this week but they just cannot put the divorce rumors to rest.

Earlier this month Michelle Obama broke her silence on the ongoing rumors about her rocky marriage.

Rumors the Obamas were headed for a divorce began in December after Michelle Obama skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral and announced she wouldn’t be attending Trump’s inauguration.

It was also recently reported that Barack and Michelle Obama’s largest donors have dropped them amid rumors about their marriage.

Michelle Obama broke her silence on the divorce rumors during an appearance on Sophia Bush’s “Work in Progress” podcast.

The former First Lady gaslighted the public and blamed society for its unfair standards on women. She also didn’t exactly deny the her marriage is in trouble. Michelle Obama kept things vague.

“That’s the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year people were, you know, they couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing,” Michelle Obama said of her decision to skip Jimmy Carter’s funeral.

She added, “This couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right? That’s what society does to us.”

“We start actually, finally going, ‘What am I doing? Who am I doing this for?’ And if it doesn’t fit into the sort of stereotype of what people think we should do, then it gets labeled as something negative and horrible.”

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This story is yet another example of how people in the elite establishment just don’t get it.

Pollster Frank Luntz spoke to a panel made up of Trump supporters. He seemed to want to goad them into admitting regret for voting for Trump based on economic policy, specifically tariffs.

Instead, no one regrets anything. Most of them seem completely willing to pay more for products made in America. Everyone seems confident that the stock market will eventually self-correct.

Luntz is positively stunned. The panel clearly didn’t go the way he was expecting.

BizPacReview has details:

“I need to ask you an issue that no one’s brought up and has crashed your 401(k)s, most of you, the tariffs,” Luntz said. “The stock market is way down.”

“It needed a correction,” said Sarina from New York.

“Oh, so you support it?” a visibly surprised Luntz asked, prompting several members of the call to answer affirmatively.

“And I have to tell you, my 401(k) wasn’t impacted at all,” Sarina added.

“First of all, how many of you did not lose any money over the crash of the stock market?” Luntz asked, as three hands appeared on screen.

David from Ohio broke in at that point to say that he had “lost more money under the Biden administration than under the Trump administration.”

“No one’s upset over this?” Luntz asked.

“No,” replied multiple participants.

“There’s not a single four-year period in the history of the stock market where the stock market hasn’t appreciated at an average rate of about seven percent,” noted John from Colorado. “So yeah, there’s ups and downs and corrections and people are foolish and they jump out, you know, buy high sell low, but if people just get in and stay the course, they’ll be just fine.”

Watch the video below:

YOU’VE GOTTA HEAR THIS: Frank Luntz gets a panel of Trump voters and is shocked when he finds out they aren’t jumping ship because of a market correction/dip in response to tariffs.

There’s too much reason and logic in this frame for any single Democrat to handle!

LUNTZ:… pic.twitter.com/A26zxjDgw9

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 26, 2025

There’s this ridiculous myth on the left that Trump voters have regrets. In reality, almost every Trump voter you speak to is likely to say, ‘I voted for this.’

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Sanctuary State Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has directed state agencies to take actions against the country of El Salvador in hopes of influencing the release of Kilmar Garcia Abrego, a deported MS-13 terrorist who was living illegally in Maryland.

“The United States Constitution guarantees due process. We are witnessing Donald Trump erode our fundamental Constitutional rights in real time, and we must fight to restore the balance of power,” he reportedly said. “The State of Illinois will stand up for the Rule of Law and do everything in our power [to] stop the Trump Administration from ripping apart our most basic rights.”

The Gateway Pundit has reported extensively on the controversy over Garcia Abrego’s deportation and far-left politicians’ attempts to smuggle him back into the United States.

The MS-13 member was deported and returned to his home country by the Trump Administration over his ties to MS-13, which President Trump has designated a foreign terrorist organization.

However, the Democrats and leftist media describe the El Salvadoran illegal and gangster as a “Maryland man” and “father of three,” who was wrongfully deported after a judge previously protected him from deportation when he was arrested in 2019, citing alleged safety concerns if he returned to his home country.

The order blocking his deportation was granted before President Trump designated him as a foreign terrorist, making him “no longer eligible for any form of immigration relief in the United States,” says White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

When he was arrested in 2019, he was with two other members of MS-13, and he was known by investigators to be affiliated with the gang, but the judge still allowed him to stay in the country illegally. He was further detained in December 2022 and accused of engaging in human trafficking by a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) officer. Still, the FBI ordered his release.

Additionally, as The Gateway Pundit reported, Abrego Garcia’s wife, Jennifer Vasquez, previously petitioned the court for two different protective orders against Garcia for domestic violence. According to a 2021 order of protection, Garcia Abrego punched Vasquez, ripped off her shirt, grabbed, and bruised her.

This hasn’t stopped radical Democrats from glorifying him and attempting to rescue him from El Salvador’s CECOT prison.

Inspired by Democratic Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen’s visit to El Salvador earlier this month, where he met and shared margaritas with Garcia Abrego, several House Members traveled to El Salvador to demand his release. Reps. Robert Garcia (CA), Maxwell Frost (FL), Yassamin Ansari (AZ), and Maxine Dexter (OR) traveled to El Salvador on Monday to try to facilitate the release of Abrego Garcia, but they were promptly denied.

Bukele Trolls Far-Left Congressman Who Traveled to El Salvador to Meet with MS-13 Gang Member Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Now, Pritzker is asking state agencies to boycott and divest from companies controlled by El Salvador, cancel state contracts with Salvadorian companies, and analyze trade between Illinois and the country.

Per WGN TV:

Pritzker has asked the Illinois State Board of Investment, the State Universities Retirement System, and the Teachers’ Retirement System to review any investments in companies controlled by El Salvador, with the purpose of withholding investments in those companies.

The Governor is also directing the Illinois Department of Central Management Services to identify state contracts with companies that are controlled by El Salvador, with the purpose of stopping them.

And, Pritzker wants the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Office of Trade and Investment to send in an analysis of the scale of trade El Salvador has with Illinois.

The action comes as the outspoken Illinois governor positions himself in global affairs, which have included signing trade agreements with the State of Mexico and the United Kingdom, efforts that critics say point to a possible 2028 presidential run.

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Ajay Banga / Bloomberg

Developing countries should move quickly to secure trade agreements with the United States, the president of the World Bank has warned.

Speaking with Agence France Press after a week of high-level meetings with global financial leaders in Washington, Ajay Banga urged nations to finalize deals with the U.S. “at the earliest possible opportunity” to help shore up the global economy.

Banga added World Bank has been advising developing nations to prioritize agreements with Washington before turning their focus toward lowering trade barriers and strengthening regional commerce.

“You need to negotiate trade systems with the US at the earliest possible [opportunity],” he said. “If you delay, it hurts everyone.”

Since taking office in January, President Trump has imposed a range of tariffs on countries around the world, including a baseline 10 percent tariff on everyone.

Banga also responded to criticism from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier this week over China’s “absurd” classification as a developing country.

Bessent went on to urge both Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to “prove themselves” and win the Trump administration’s trust.

“I don’t think he’s wrong,” Banga said of Bessent’s comments on China.

“A country that is the size of China and the capability of China, at some point, should no longer be taking money from IBRD.”

“My view is, I’ve brought it down to $750 million, and I’m trying to figure out a way to deal with China to bring it down further,” he continued.

“I want to get it done. And that’s what I’m talking to the Chinese about.”

An Indian-American businessman, Banga became president of the World Bank in June 2023 after being nominated by Joe Biden.

Before taking the role, he served as CEO of Mastercard, where he was credited with expanding the company’s reach in emerging markets.

Last year, it was reported that the bank had “misplaced” up to $41 billion in funds as a resulte of “poor record keeping.”

After World Bank “Misplaces” Up to $41 Billion in Funds, Biden Pledges Record $4 Billion More in U.S. Taxpayer Dollars

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A man who silently robbed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem inside a Washington, DC restaurant has reportedly been arrested.

As The Gateway Pundit reported, a masked man snatched Noem’s Gucci bag while she dined at a restaurant with her children and grandchildren in high-crime Washington, DC, on Easter Sunday.

The thief took off with the purse, which included $3,000 in cash, her passport, apartment keys, DHS badge, and other valuables. The bag reportedly contained a $600 Louis Vuitton Clemence Purse.

Secretary Noem recently spoke out on the incident on the “VINCE Show,” where she said, “It was very professionally done.”

“It tells that this happens all the time to people and that they live in communities where this is a danger, and it reaffirms why I am here,” she added, emphasizing her commitment to make communities safer as Homeland Security Secretary.

DHS Chief Kristi Noem Reveals How Masked Man Snatched Her Purse at DC Restaurant (AUDIO)

Now, the masked man has been apprehended and may have a court date as soon as this coming week.

Per New York Post:

The suspect’s identity was not immediately available. The perp is expected to appear in court early next week, sources said.

The bag, available for $4,400 per the label’s website, was on the ground at the former South Dakota governor’s table when it was taken, according to a complaint filed with local police.

Security footage captured a white man in a N95 surgical mask, dark pants, a “fur-type” collar and a ball cap lift the DHS honcho’s bag before leaving the restaurant located about a mile from the White House.

The suspect glanced around the restaurant before grabbing Noem’s bag, covering it with his jacket and then hustling out of the restaurant, according to sources who described the video.

Further details on the suspect’s identity and arrest have not been released yet.

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In a ruling that has sparked outrage among Canadian taxpayers, the Ontario Court of Appeal

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Biden grabs priest’s arm at Pope’s funeral / screen image

Joe and Jill Biden traveled to Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday morning.

The funeral service for Pope Francis was held at St. Peter’s in Rome on Saturday as world leaders gathered.

Pope Francis died at the age of 88 in his residence at Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis’ death certificate, released by the Vatican, stated that he passed away in his residence due to a cerebral stroke, followed by coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.

WATCH:

Former President Biden and wife Jill Biden arrive for Pope Francis funeral pic.twitter.com/WuwbzIkwPD

— New York Post (@nypost) April 26, 2025

Joe and Jill were forced to the back at the pope’s funeral.

Biden is way in the back at Pope Francis’ funeral. pic.twitter.com/hLIyG64BKO

— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) April 26, 2025

At one point, Joe Biden needed assistance walking down the steps. He grabbed Nurse Jill and a priest for dear life as he made his way down the steps.

Biden’s death grip on the priest’s arm was something else.

WATCH:

Such Vigor pic.twitter.com/Y2ZnVU2tgc

— Karli Bonne’ (@KarluskaP) April 26, 2025

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“Operation Tidal Wave” in Florida leads to about 800 arrests in less than a week from 4/21/25 to 4/26/25

President Trump has kept his promise to crack down on illegal aliens in the US and is working hard to deport as many as possible. He has been battling lawfare from activist judges trying to stop his efforts. Even with those hurdles, ICE is working hard to make our country safer.

Bill Melugin of Fox News reported on “Operation Tidal Wave,” which is a joint effort of ICE and local law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida working together to arrest illegal aliens this week. Within the first four days, approximately 800 illegals have been arrested. Many of them are gang members, killers and terrorists.

Included in the list was an illegal alien from Colombia who was convicted of homicide in his home country. Jose Sanchez Reyes entered the US illegally and was considered a “gotaway.”

Another man, Rafael Juarez Cabrera, an illegal alien and MS-13 gang member from Guatemala, was arrested. He had entered the US illegally three times and was charged with felony re-entry.

The list continues with an illegal from Russia, Savva Klishchevskii, who has a notice from Interpol for vehicular manslaughter in Russia.

In addition, there was another illegal immigrant from Honduras, Aron Isaak Morazan-Izaguirre, who is believed to be a member of the 18th Street gang involved in terrorist activities. He is on record as having entered the US illegally twice.

NEW: @FoxNews has obtained some of the ICE arrests from Operation Tidal Wave, a massive operation in FL w/ ICE & FL law enforcement partnering to make 800 arrests in 4 days this week, including a Colombian murderer, MS-13 & 18th Street members, & a Russian w/ Interpol Red Notice… pic.twitter.com/QqSsAuJcAx

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) April 26, 2025

Florida has been an example of cooperation when it comes to Federal and local law enforcement working together to arrest illegals, many of whom have final orders for deportation.

Florida is leading the nation in active cooperation with the Trump administration for immigration enforcement and deportation operations! https://t.co/v0VDboQ4Q2

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) April 26, 2025

There have been numerous States that refuse to cooperate with ICE and deportations, with some even obstructing the process. A recent example is Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, who issued guidelines to State employees to help illegal aliens avoid ICE officials.

The DOJ is cracking down on those who have been aiding illegal aliens. Two judges were taken into custody, one from New Mexico and the other from Wisconsin.

The rule of law is back.

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Judge Brett Waronicki

A St. Lucie County, Florida judge who oversees substance abuse cases in the state’s 19th Circuit Court, was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Judge Brett Waronicki, 46, was pulled over in Jensen Beach this week after an officer observed him swerving in and out of lanes.

As Waronicki was driving his Ford F-150, he failed to “to maintain a single lane and was striking the fog line multiple times,” according to the arrest affidavit.

According to the arrest report, “When speaking with Waronicki, (a detective) observed him to have bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage emitting from his breath.”

WPTV reported that police received a tip about alleged drug activity involving Judge Waronicki a few weeks ago.

The Martin County Sheriff’s undercover Narcotics unit was investigating Waronicki for weeks before the arrest.

A canine was brought out to search the F-150 truck and a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the judge being in possession of what appeared to be cocaine residue in his wallet.

Two other passengers in the vehicle were cited for possession of cocaine.

Judge Waronicki refused a field sobriety test and refused a breathalyzer because he said he did nothing wrong.

WPTV reported:

A Treasure Coast judge is facing charges after he was arrested Wednesday night in Martin County.

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said that 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Judge Brett Waronicki was one of the three people arrested in a traffic stop in Jensen Beach.

Waronicki, 46, faces charges of possession of paraphernalia and DUI refusal, the sheriff’s office said.

The county’s public information officer said Waronicki was the driver of the vehicle when it was pulled over at 10:41 p.m. at Northwest Jensen Beach Boulevard and Northwest Royal Oak Drive.

A probable cause affidavit said law enforcement pulled over Waronicki after the Ford F-150 he was driving failed “to maintain a single lane and was striking the fog line multiple times.”

More on this story and police body cam footage from WPTV News:

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