Month: May 2025

Credit: Screenshot from Alan He X account

 

When President Donald Trump appointed a lead prosecutor in Washington DC, he may have not anticipated it would be as contentious as it has now turned out.  Still, on January 20th, 2025, President Trump named former J6 defense attorney, Ed Martin, as interim DC U.S. Attorney, followed by a formal, permanent appointment on February 17th.

This appointment has turned out to be even more contentious than the appointment of Kash Patel, whose resume includes investigating Crossfire Hurricane and RussiaGate, working in counter-terrorism, and working as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense.  He also notably wrote a book laying out the blueprints for dismantling “the Establishment,” “Swamp,” “Deep State,” call it what you will, in Washington D.C.  He called them, “Government Gangsters.”

Since Kash Patel was sworn in as Director of the FBI on February 21 and Pam Bondi as Attorney General on February 5th, many in the MAGA community have grown impatient with the lack of progress in investigations into weaponized law enforcement, lawfare, and criminal activity targeting President Trump and his base.  Their frustrations can be seen throughout social media in comments on posts from Patel and AG Bondi, as well as posts from Deputy Director Dan Bongino.

But in the publication of Government Gangsters, Patel gave us some very specific insights into why there hasn’t been much in the way of investigations or indictments:  the DC US Attorney’s Office.

President Trump has placed tremendous faith in Patel in the past. According to the book, Patel played a significant role in advising key appointments, including John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence and Ric Grenell as National Security Advisor. Patel even called Ratcliffe from Air Force One to offer him the role of overseeing the national intelligence community on behalf of the President.

In Chapter 8, titled “Overhauling the FBI,” Patel emphasizes the significance of a DOJ prosecutor in FBI investigations:

“…the moment an FBI agent opens up an investigation, it should be done with the assent of a DOJ prosecutor.  This is an extremely powerful way to curb the overreach of the FBI since FBI agents will only be able to investigate what DOJ lawyers allow them to investigate, not whatever they feel like looking into.”

Patel continued in the chapter:

“DOJ prosecutors are actually trained to know what evidence matters and what doesn’t.  They know that you can’t just go around searching for evidence to manufacture a crime (and you certainly can’t manufacture evidence in order to justify warrants).  Instead, the agency should be investigating crimes to find evidence of wrongdoing based on real probable cause.

…Some DOJ prosecutors are compromised as well, and similar to how the FBI shopped for a magistrate judge guaranteed to approve their warrant for the Mar-a-Lago raid, shady FBI agents could certainly shop around for DOJ prosecutors who they know will help them conduct their political witch hunts.”

“@FBIDirectorKash and @dbongino aren’t moving fast enough!! No arrests!!!”

But wait…he told us what must be done first.

Listen to this segment from @Kash_Patel ’s book Government Gangsters and then the assessment afterwards.

It could be the key to any meaningful… pic.twitter.com/SrpXEF11em

— CannCon (@CannConActual) April 16, 2025

No U.S. Attorney (USA), the DOJ’s lead prosecutor in a particular jurisdiction, is more important than the one in Washington D.C.  Not only is that prosecutor responsible for prosecutions in the DC area, he would also be tasked with representing the U.S. in both defensive and affirmative litigation involving things such as a government fraud, waste, and abuse, and enforcing lobbying laws.

The DC USA is also tasked with investigating and litigating civil violations of federal campaign finance laws.  This has been a hot topic recently after President Trump released a presidential memorandum ordering the investigation into ActBlue and potential “straw donors.”

Most of the potential crimes that MAGA is hoping will be investigated, and potentially prosecuted, would fall under the jursidiction of the US Attorney in Washington DC.

RussiaGate, Crossfire Hurricane, collusion between the Biden DOJ and local district attorney’s cases against President Trump, doctoring evidence in both impeachment trials, and numerous other alleged violations of law and constitutional rights regarding January 6th and the ensuing persecution of numerous peaceful protesters all require a competent and permanent USA in Washington DC.

But almost three months after his appointment, Martin has not had a formal hearing in front of any Senate committees (typical for US Attorney nominations whom usually receive a simple voice vote) nor has he been given a formal public confirmation vote.

In fact, he has reportedly been stone-walled by NeoCon Republicans such as Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, John Cornyn, and Tom Tillis.  Cornyn has since reportedly said he will endorse Martin.  After all, it is an election year and Cornyn has been challenged by Texas AG Ken Paxton.

Senator Tom Tillis has come under tremendous scrutiny after criticizing Martin’s representation of several January 6th defendants.  During an impromptu press conference with reporters earlier this week, Tillis said that most of his concerns were “related to January 6th,” noting that Martin built a “compelling case on some of the 1512 prosecutions that were probably heat-of-the-moment bad decisions.”

Tillis states that he has “no tolerance for anybody who entered the building on January 6th and that’s probably where most of the friction was.”

“So he disagreed with you on that?” asked a reporter.

“Well, I have to say that Mr. Martin did a good job of explaining how there were people that probably got caught up in it.  But they made the stupid decision to come through a building that had been breached and that the police officers were saying ‘stay away’.  So the difference isn’t that they should be charged by my estimation, but by how much.”

This comment was made despite there being no visible trespass signs and the doors opened, with several of them held open by US Capitol and Metro Police, who were watching as people calmly walked into the US Capitol.  Video evidence also shows USCP officers waving people in and telling them to remain respectful.

Despite that evidence, Tillis is now punishing a defense attorney for representing citizens accused of a crime by refusing to confirm him to an appointed position?  Legal representation is a staple of our Constitution with the Sixth Amendment stating, “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right…to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.”

Tillis is quite literally refusing to confirm an attorney for constitutionally representing clients who are presumed innocent until proven guilty while simultaneously saying that he would be qualified if he were appointed to another district.

Perhaps Tillis isn’t furious that Martin represented January 6 defendants—he’s furious that he did it too well. That’s not a criticism; it’s a backhanded compliment. What really bothers Tillis isn’t who Martin defended, but that his defense was relentless, precise, and effective—everything you’d want in a U.S. Attorney, especially in the most critically important and potentially consequential district of them all.

So why the outrage now? Maybe because Tillis, for reasons known only to him, doesn’t want a fierce and competent prosecutor in D.C.

Maybe what scares him most is the idea of someone applying that same level of skill and tenacity to hold real power accountable.

The North Carolina Senator perhaps would have enjoyed that same presumption of innocence, and legal representation, had there been an actual investigation regarding a 2014 scandal where he allegedly received $37,000 from just 20 executives, and a total of $300,000, from a company called New Breed Logistics in 2014.

Tillis after meeting with Ed Martin last night:

“At this point I’ve indicated to the White House I wouldn’t support his nomination.” pic.twitter.com/T1OSqSabOn

— Alan He (@alanhe) May 6, 2025

 

 

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Thom Tillis

Senator Thom Tillis gloated in response to President Trump’s comment on his opposition to Ed Martin.

During a swearing-in ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, a reporter asked President Trump about Senator Tillis’ decision to come out against Ed Martin.

On Tuesday Senator Tillis, who voted to confirm Biden’s radical pick for Attorney General Merrick Garland, told reporters that he opposes the nomination of Ed Martin for DC US Attorney.

Tillis made a shocking admission to reporters. He actually said he would support Ed Martin for any district except where January 6 happened.

In other words, Tillis admitted Ed Martin is qualified to be a US Attorney, but he’s potentially derailing Martin’s nomination for political reasons.

“I have no tolerance for anybody who entered the building on January the 6th, and that’s probably where most of the friction was,” Tillis said.

Tillis admitted Ed Martin was doing a great job with his investigation into Biden US Attorney Matthew Graves’ unlawful use of the 1512(c)(2) obstruction charge to lock up January 6 defendants.

However, he will be opposing Ed Martin’s nomination for political reasons.

“If Mr. Martin were being put forth as a US Attorney for any district except the district where January 6 happened, the protest happened, I’d probably support him, but not in this district,” Tillis said in a shocking admission to CNN’s Manu Raju.

WATCH:

BREAKING GOP Senator Thom Tillis says he OPPOSES the nomination of Ed Martin for DC US Attorney.

“At this point I’ve indicated to the White House I wouldn’t support his nomination.” pic.twitter.com/PqJOiJc4PO

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 6, 2025

Trump was unaware of Tillis’ opposition to Ed Martin for US Attorney for DC.

The President didn’t push back too hard on Tillis.

“Senator Tillis has come out against Ed Martin as US Attorney. Do you have any response to that?” a reporter asked Trump.

“Well, it’s disappointing because I know Ed and he’s very talented. Crime is down in Washington, DC – Street crime. Violent crime by 25% and people have seen they’ve noticed a big difference, so I didn’t know that but if he – if they vote against him, I feel very badly about it. Only in the sense that, in this short period of time that he’s been there, crime is down 25% in Washington, DC. But that’s really up to the Senators. If, if they feel that way, they have to vote the way they vote, they have to follow their heart and they have to follow their mind,” Trump said.

WATCH:

JUST IN: President Trump says he’s DISAPPOINTED in Thom Tillis for coming out against his nominee for U.S. Attorney for DC Ed Martin

“Crime is down in Washington, DC. Street crime. Violent crime by 25%. People have noticed a BIG difference!”

CONFIRM ED MARTIN! pic.twitter.com/fzkErkBlni

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 7, 2025

Tillis gloated.

“People don’t believe me when I say I think I have a good relationship with President Trump but I still think I have a good relationship with President Trump. I’m trying to watch his back,” Tillis said to CNN reporter Manu Raju on Wednesday evening.

Just asked Sen. Thom Tillis about Trump’s comment, and he said: “People don’t believe me when I say I think I have a good relationship with President Trump but I still think I have a good relationship with President Trump. I’m trying to watch his back.” https://t.co/PMdHVXdZWw

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 7, 2025

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Credit: Gage Skidmore

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) took to social media to drop a bombshell allegation: that House Speaker Mike Johnson quietly canceled a key vote this week on a rescissions package backed by President Trump — a package aimed at slashing $9.3 billion in bloated federal spending, including cuts to left-wing propaganda mills NPR and PBS, and the now-defunct USAID.

Punchbowl News reported back in April that House GOP leaders had tentatively planned to vote on the rescissions package on May 5, 2025.

The White House reportedly briefed congressional staffers last month on the proposal — a sweeping effort to claw back billions of taxpayer dollars and dismantle corrupt bureaucracies like USAID, which Trump has already folded into the State Department under Secretary Marco Rubio.

Among the top targets in the package:

$8.3 billion in foreign aid, largely through the now-defunct USAID, an agency President Trump has shut down and folded into the State Department.

$1.1 billion in funding for NPR and PBS, which Trump officials have labeled “far-left indoctrination machines funded by taxpayers.”

Massie took to X to break the news, writing, “This wasn’t widely covered in the news, so I will tell you: Congress was scheduled to vote on rescissions THIS WEEK to cut the waste that DOGE found, but the votes were quietly canceled. USAID and other programs like PBS and NPR were to be targeted.”

Speaker Johnson’s office swiftly pushed back on the claim. Press Secretary Athina Lawson issued a statement denying any cancellation:

“No votes on rescissions were “cancelled” this week. The Speaker has repeatedly expressed his commitment to save taxpayer funds via the rescissions process. Under law, this process requires a special message to Congress detailing proposed rescissions BEFORE Congress can act.”

No votes on rescissions were “cancelled” this week.

The Speaker has repeatedly expressed his commitment to save taxpayer funds via the rescissions process.

Under law, this process requires a special message to Congress detailing proposed rescissions BEFORE Congress can act. https://t.co/7bXizzRwzh

— Athina Lawson (@athina_lawson) May 7, 2025

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59-year-old Sally Jane Maxedon (left) and 64-year-old Vicki Lyn Stuart (right) were arrested on November 6, accused of stealing Mesa County Ballots.

A former U.S. Postal Service employee from Mesa County, Colorado, has admitted to stealing and fraudulently casting mail-in ballots during the 2024 presidential election.

Vicki Stuart, 64, entered a guilty plea on May 5 to charges of identity theft and forgery.

The charges stem from a scheme in which Stuart, along with her associate, Sally Jane Maxedon, intercepted mail-in ballots intended for voters, forged signatures, and submitted them as legitimate votes.

The duo claimed their actions were intended to test the state’s signature verification system.

According to court documents, at least 12 ballots were stolen, with three successfully bypassing the signature verification process and being counted in the election results.

The fraudulent activity came to light when voters reported receiving notifications that their ballots had been processed, despite not having received or cast them.

Stuart, who was serving as a substitute mail carrier at the time, used her position to identify and withhold ballots from delivery. She then collaborated with Maxedon, who filled out the ballots and forged the necessary signatures.

As part of the deal, Stuart’s maximum time in prison would be no more than nine years.

KDVR reported:

In a hearing that lasted less than 10 minutes, Vicki Stuart – one of two suspects in last year’s election fraud case – pled guilty for her role in the scheme.

As part of the plea hearing, Stuart had 32 counts dropped. But she pled guilty to one count of identity theft and forgery, respectively. Stuart’s other charges included an attempt to influence a public servant.

Stuart said she doesn’t dispute charges, telling Judge Brian Flynn, “I feel guilty for the part I played.”

Stuart and her friend, Sally Maxedon, were accused of stealing residents’ ballots, filling them out before turning them in to the Mesa County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

According to the original arrest affidavit, the pair wanted to “test” the voting signature systems. Stuart worked at the United States Postal Service, and it’s believed she took the ballots from USPS for Maxedon to fill out.

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Judge Brian E. Murphy / screen image from Senate confirmation

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled a military plane deporting illegal aliens from Asia to Libya violates his court order.

It was reported late Tuesday evening that the Trump Administration would be deporting illegal aliens from Laos, Vietnam and the Philippines to Libya.

Anti-American illegal alien advocacy groups scrambled and asked Judge Brian Murphy, a Biden appointed judge in Maryland to halt the plane.

It is unclear when exactly the military plane was planning on taking off but attorneys representing the illegal aliens said the flight was imminent according to flight trackers.

Judge Murphy previously blocked the Trump Administration from sending illegal aliens to war-torn Libya.

On Wednesday Judge Murphy said sending the military plane full of illegals would violate his court order.

UPDATE: Judge Murphy says the deportations to Libya, if reported and described accurately by migrants’ lawyers, would “clearly violate this court’s order.” https://t.co/X82wLGoUHj pic.twitter.com/28G6DZsoof

— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) May 7, 2025

Reuters reported:

A U.S. judge said on Wednesday that any effort by the Trump administration to deport migrants to Libya would “clearly” violate a prior court order barring officials from swiftly deporting migrants to countries other than their own without first weighing whether they might face persecution if sent there.

The order from U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy came after Reuters was first to report on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration may deport migrants to Libya for the first time this week, according to three U.S. officials, despite Washington’s previous condemnation of Libya’s harsh treatment of detainees.

DEVELOPING…

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Tyler Chase Butler Credit: Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office

A Virginia homeowner is potentially facing the rest of his life behind bars after gunning down a high school student last Saturday in Spotsylvania County, allegedly following a stupid TikTok prank.

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office revealed that 27-year-old Tyler James Butler was charged Tuesday with killing 18-year-old high school senior Michael Bosworth Jr. and injuring one of his friends. The other teen in the group was unharmed.

Bosworth was taken to a hospital following the shooting, where he passed away.

To make things even more tragic, Bosworth was killed on the same day as his high school prom.

The New York Post reported that the police initially believed the three teens were attempting to burglarize a residential block in Fredericksburg around 3 a.m. on Saturday, but now do not believe this to be the case.

Butler claimed to police that the kids were trying to break into his house on McKenzie Lane, but the uninjured teen said this was part of a prank called “ding dong ditch” that was supposed to be shared on TikTok later. This prank involves ringing doorbells and running away.

The teen also reportedly offered cops his phone to show a similar video shot earlier that evening.

The injured kid told police the same story as his friend.

The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star reported that the kid wounded in the incident said the group was looking to hide when gunshots went off.

Bosworth’s father revealed to NBC 4 Washington that his son was a Massaponax High School senior who played lacrosse and football. Bosworth was also on the wrestling team.

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said Butler is facing the following charges: second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

According to NBC 4 Washington, Butler is currently being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on no bond.

People with information regarding the incident are being urged to contact the sheriff’s office.

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O’Keefe Media Group world exclusive on Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The O’Keefe Media Group on Wednesday released explosive undercover video of John Bryan, a royal family advisor, exposing Prince Andrew’s sexual relations with minors and ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Per O’Keefe Media Group:

In revelation caught on hidden camera by O’Keefe Media Group (OMG), American businessman and long-time royal insider John Bryan has come forward with damning claims about Prince Andrew’s personal relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Bryan, a trusted advisor to the Duke of York, also alleged that Prince Andrew lied to him about his involvement in sexual misconduct with minors.

“I knew he [Prince Andrew] saw him [Jeffrey Epstein],” said Bryan, “But he lied to me that he was such a close friend,” revealed Bryan, referring to Prince Andrew’s personal relationship with Epstein.

After Prince Andrew’s 2019 BBC interview, where he denied knowing Virginia Giuffre and famously claimed he was physically incapable of sweating, Bryan says he was quietly brought into “Royal Lodge,” Andrew’s private residence, to provide “crisis” management advice. In a previous interview with the New York Post, Bryan revealed “They [the British Royal Family] brought me in to help him [Andrew].” Bryan told the publication, “Andrew was so distressed, he wasn’t able to focus for more than 40 minutes.”

According to previous reporting by The Daily Mail, Bryan also admitted to crafting a five-page PR strategy titled the “House of Kroy,” advising Andrew to publicly express sympathy for victims of Jeffrey Epstein while maintaining his own innocence. At the time, Bryan publicly supported the Prince, stating, “I believe Prince Andrew is innocent.”

“I did a big thing in The Daily Mail saying that I believed Andrew,” Bryan recounted to our undercover OMG journalist, adding, “And then I found out he was lying. I was so pissed.” When asked what Andrew had lied about, Bryan didn’t mince words: “That he was fucking underage girls. That’s not cool.”

WATCH:

WORLD EXCLUSIVE: ‘Prince Andrew Was F*ing Underage Girls’ — Tape of Royal Family Advisor Exposes Prince Andrew’s Sexual Relations with Minors and Deep Ties to Jeffrey Epstein pic.twitter.com/NS517Kob18

— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) May 7, 2025

Last year, The Gateway Pundit obtained Epstein documents that revealed Prince Andrew’s close ties to the deceased pedophile.

Click here to read how Epstein victims described how Prince Andrew sexually assaulted them.

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Houthis: the proxy group for the Iranians was pressured into a truce with the US.

While the world’s MSM takes delight in dismissing the peace efforts by the US Donald J. Trump administration, the relentless work is paying very real dividends.

This is the case of the recent truce between the US and the Yemeni Houthis, which is bound to bring safety to some of the world’s most vital sea trade routes.

A report arose today saying that Iran pressured the Houthi rebel group into reaching a truce with the US on the conflict in the Red Sea.

The reported move by Tehran was made to help negotiations with Trump’s team for a nuclear program agreement.

The Times of Israel reported:

“US President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening announced an end to hostilities with the Houthis, catching Israeli officials by surprise. The announcement did not mention the ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel, and officials for the Yemeni rebel group pledged that such strikes would continue.”

Major news from President @realDonaldTrump

“The Houthis have announced that— they don’t want to fight anymore. They just don’t want to fight, and we will honor that, and we will stop the bombings. They have capitulated…They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore.” pic.twitter.com/Sk2F5caqHz

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) May 6, 2025

“The Houthis have announced that— they don’t want to fight anymore. They just don’t want to fight, and we will honor that, and we will stop the bombings. They have capitulated…We will take their word. They say they will not be blowing up ships anymore. And that’s the purpose of what we are doing.”

“Two Iranian officials, one from the foreign ministry and the other from the Revolutionary Guards, said that Iran had persuaded the Houthis to stop their attacks on US assets as part of the Omani mediation efforts, The New York Times reported.”

According to CNN, special envoy Steve Witkoff worked with the diplomats and officials from Oman to broker this US-Houthi ceasefire. This is expected to help with the Iran nuclear talks.

“There have been three rounds of nuclear talks already, though a date for the fourth has not yet been set, though it is likely to take place this weekend.”

Donald Trump praises Houthis’ “bravery”

“You know, we hit them very hard. They had a great capacity to withstand punishment. They took tremendous punishment. You can say there’s a lot of bravery there…It was amazing what they took. But we honor their commitment and their word.” pic.twitter.com/XS1ChpFKd7

— Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker) May 7, 2025

“You know, we hit them very hard. They had a great capacity to withstand punishment. They took tremendous punishment. You can say there’s a lot of bravery there…It was amazing what they took. But we honor their commitment and their word.”

Per the truce, neither side will attack the other, including US vessels in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait.

“According to CNN, negotiations between the US and the Houthis were stimulated by remarks from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who last week posted to X that Iran ‘will pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing” if it continues ´lethal support to the Houthis´’.”

Read more:

Four Dead, More Than 500 Injured, After Huge Explosion at Port of Bandar Abbas in Iran (VIDEOS)

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President Trump on Wednesday previewed upcoming meetings between U.S. and Chinese officials in Switzerland this week amid the ongoing tariff war. 

Chinese imports to the U.S. are currently slapped with 145% tariffs as the President seeks to ensure fair trade between the two countries and encourage Americans to buy American goods.

President Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday during a swearing-in ceremony for the new U.S. Ambassador to China, David Perdue.

Asked what he hopes will come out of scheduled negotiations in Switzerland this week, Trump responded by implying that the U.S. has nothing to lose and will use the leverage to secure a big win for our country. “We were losing a trillion dollars a year, now we’re not losing anything,” he said.

Watch:

Reporter: What do you hope to come out of the talks with China in Switzerland?

Trump: We’ll see. We were losing a trillion dollars a year, now we’re not losing anything. That’s the way I look at it. We were losing with China on trade a trillion dollars a year– more actually. But let’s say a trillion. You know what we’re losing now? Nothing. That’s not bad.

When asked if he was willing to cease his tariffs against China for the purposes of negotiating, Trump gave a blunt one word answer.

“Are you open to pulling back your tariffs in order to get China to the negotiating table?”@POTUS: “No.” pic.twitter.com/CCDVoFKdii

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 7, 2025

Per Fox:

Top officials with the Trump administration are expected to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this week in Switzerland, marking the first major talks between the two countries since President Donald Trump ignited a trade war based on tariffs on imports.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and trade representative Jamieson Greer are expected to represent the U.S. as they meet with their Chinese counterparts in Geneva.

“Economic security is national security, and President Donald J. Trump is leading the way both at home and abroad for a stronger, more prosperous America,” Bessent said. “I look forward to productive talks as we work towards rebalancing the international economic system towards better serving the interests of the United States.”

The meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, and during his time in Switzerland, Bessent will meet with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter.

The Gateway Pundit will continue to provide updates on U.S-China trade negotiations. 

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Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) has filed a Title IX investigation for sexual harassment against three high school boys who shared their discomfort with a biological female who os “male identifying’ using the boys’ locker room and using her phone to record their reactions.

WJLA reports:

“We’re concerned,” a Virginia father told 7News Reporter Nick Minock about the investigation into his son.

The Virginia father told 7News that LCPS is formally investigating whether his son committed sexual harassment after he and two friends talked about being uncomfortable with the fact that there was a male-identifying classmate in the boy’s locker room.

******

The dad said a female student, who identifies as male, has been using the boys’ locker room for some time now. In March, after gym class, the female student used her phone to record his son and his friends in the Stone Bridge High boys’ locker room.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) and state Attorney General Jason Miyares responded by announcing an investigation into the situation.

According to a press release from the Attorney General’s Office, Youngkin and Miyares today expressed outrage over LCPS’ investigation and will investigate the school division’s conduct.

Governor Glenn Youngkin said, “It’s deeply concerning to read reports of yet another incident in Loudoun County schools where members of the opposite sex are violating the privacy of students in locker rooms. Even more alarming, the victims of this violation are the ones being investigated—this is beyond belief.”

“I’ve asked Attorney General Miyares to investigate this situation immediately so that every student’s privacy, dignity and safety are upheld. Students who express legitimate concerns about sharing locker rooms with individuals of the opposite biological sex should not be subjected to harassment or discrimination claims.”

“Two years ago, my administration issued model policies that (1) unless federal law requires otherwise, require students to use the locker room corresponding to their sex, and (2) require parental notification if a student is permitted to use a locker room that differs from their biological sex and allow parents to opt their child out and use alternative facilities. Parental rights are not negotiable.”

Attorney Miyares added, “This is just the latest example of what happens when school boards disregard common sense. The safety, dignity, and privacy of every student in Virginia should be non-negotiable. This is about safety and privacy, not political correctness — and it’s time Loudoun County recognized that.”

The father of one of the boys LCPS is investigating spokeat a School Board meeting and urged a change in the policy that allows students to use locker rooms and bathrooms based on what sex they identify with.

Tonight, the father of a boy Loudoun County Public Schools is investigating urged the Loudoun County School Board to get rid of its policy which allows girls in LCPS boy locker rooms/bathrooms and allows boys in LCPS girl locker rooms/bathrooms.

STORY https://t.co/7TTJgY60yd pic.twitter.com/NJh2jgZbVo

— Nick Minock (@NickMinock) May 7, 2025

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