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Victor Davis Hanson Notes That James Talarico Isn’t the Only Democrat Running for Office Who Has Recently Disappeared (VIDEO)

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Everyone has been talking about James Talarico this week after he went missing for about twelve days. He finally resurfaced, but no explanation for his disappearance has been given.

Meanwhile, conservative historian and scholar Victor Davis Hanson is pointing out that Talarico is not the only Democrat running right now who has gone missing.

Has anyone seen California governor candidate Xavier Becerra lately?

Transcript via the Daily Signal:

Sami Winc: Well, let’s turn to the California governor’s race, and Steve Hilton is closing the gap, which was a huge gap.

Victor Davis Hanson: It was an internal poll, but it might be correct.

Sami Winc: Yes. And Xavier Becerra has angered the Latino community because he’s been pushing the lie that his own parents were immigrants, and his father, we’ve all found out, was actually born in Sacramento. And yes, he did go back and forth between Mexico and California, but nonetheless, he was born an American.

So the immigrant story has really angered the Latino community.

Victor Davis Hanson: Everything he said is untrue. He said he had nothing to do with losing, what, three hundred thousand people when he was [Health and Human Services Secretary]. He couldn’t even find them, right?

And then, I watched that debate, and he canceled. He just walked out of the second debate. He’s not gonna debate. It was all scheduled the day before. I think it was supposed to be tonight. He just canceled.

His advisors came to him and said, obviously, we looked at the tapes, Xavier, and you got slaughtered. You’re just a sphinx. You just sit there quiet, and then you turn to him and say, “Trump, Trump, Trump.” And then you get your little racist tidbit in, and you said you’re just wanting to get people into the country that only look like you. And then you don’t mention anything about your record or defend it. You have no idea what you want to do as governor. You can’t give an answer on high-speed rail. You can’t get [an answer] on the water bond we haven’t used. You don’t know about the homeless. You don’t know how to stop the fires.

And then he, I guess he says, yeah, but people in California don’t vote for the people. They just look at their little ballot and they say D, and 60 to 65% of the state, so they punch it. And that means to them, the SEIU and the teachers union and all these people are gonna get me more money, whether I’m a government employee and I work for the state in some fashion, or a school district, and I’m gonna get more money. And there’s all these fat cats that can pay me more money.

Here’s the video:

It really is like Kamala Harris in 2024 all over again.

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Minnesota Newspaper the ‘Duluth News Tribune’ Endorses Republican Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate

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Newspaper endorsements don’t carry all of the weight that they used to, but when a newspaper endorses a Republican candidate, people take notice because it doesn’t happen very often.

The media is the media and they are overwhelmingly liberal.

It is in that spirit that people are noticing the fact that the ‘Duluth News Tribune’ has endorsed Republican Michele Tafoya for U.S. Senate in Minnesota.

Check it out:

Endorsement: Independent-minded Michele Tafoya ready for US Senate

Patrolling the sidelines at NFL games as a reporter for the national television broadcast may not seem like training for elected office. But think about it. Massive and powerful people everywhere, whether coaches, players, or others. Inflated egos galore. All the emotions and intensity of the moment. And then having to digest volumes of information quickly, along with breaking developments, in order to ask the right questions and get positive results.

Sounds a lot like D.C., actually.

And it is part of the reason why Michele Tafoya, a former sideline reporter for Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football, is the choice for eligible Minnesota voters in the Nov. 3 election to replace stepping-down Tina Smith in the U.S. Senate. Tafoya has the smarts, the communications skills, and more to be an effective leader for the state she has called home for close to 35 years.

“Being on the No. 1 show on prime time … is no walk in the park. It’s not like you just show up and present your reports,” Tafoya said in an Oct. 2 interview with the FCC Editorial Advisory Board. “I dealt with owners, coaches, general managers, players who liked me, players who didn’t like me, coaches who were fond of me, coaches who hated me. And to face (the infamously gruff former New England Patriots Coach) Bill Belichick on Sunday nights at halftime when he’s down by 10 gave me a thick skin and the ability to say, ‘Look, I need to do my job’.”

Tafoya is running as a Republican but is no party insider. She isn’t even supported by or endorsed by President Donald Trump.

“I’m not a ring-kisser. … The only endorsement I’m looking for is that of the Minnesota voters,” she said. “I’m a very open-minded, independent thinker, and I’ve always been that way. … I am willing to work with anybody, and I am beholden to nobody. I am not beholden to party leaders, to lobbyists, or even to the president of the United States.”

If Michele Tafoya pulls out a win here – and she could – Democrats will absolutely lose their minds.

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LISTEN: In Latest Ken Paxton Leak, Paxton Claims John Cornyn Working Against Him to “Teach Those Republicans a Lesson”

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Two Texas politicians speaking at an event, with one in a dark suit and pink tie, and the other in a striped suit, both engaged in a serious discussion.

Two Texas politicians speaking at an event, with one in a dark suit and pink tie, and the other in a striped suit, both engaged in a serious discussion.

Trump-Endorsed Texas Republican Senate Nominee Ken Paxton revealed in newly released audio tapes that John Cornyn, still triggered by his primary loss to the MAGA favorite, wants him to lose and “to teach those Republicans a lesson.”

Cornyn allegedly said, “It’s going to be hard to learn, but they need to know that their decisions have consequences. We need to make sure they understand it.”

If any Republicans deserve to learn a lesson in an electoral defeat, it’s John Cornyn and other Senate RINOs who prevented meaningful legislation from passing while Republicans were in control for the last year and a half.

This is the latest leak from a series of audio tapes recorded at a September 24 gathering in DC.

Various snippets from the meeting have been leaked since last week in a coordinated attempt to hurt Paxton.

First, the New York Times published audio from the meeting; then, Politico, Axios, and the Texas Tribune obtained different tapes that aren’t even damaging to Paxton and used them to push a hoax. Trump has stood by Paxton despite attempts by the media to drive a wedge between the two.

MORE:

Busted: Paxton Calls for “Reasonable” Spending Cuts and Tax Cuts in Newly Leaked Audio

In the latest leak, Paxton exposes Cornyn to lobbyists and donors. In Paxton’s telling, Cornyn is “clearly not helping” and “wants me to lose.”

Paxton said his friend, who ran into Cornyn at a restaurant in Dallas, told Cornyn, ”I realize it’s hard to lose an election, but it shows a lot of character that you’re supporting the ticket and you’re supporting Ken Paxton.”

“And Cornyn’s face went red,” according to Paxton.

“He backed off and said, ‘Paxon’s going to lose. We need to teach those Republicans a lesson. It’s going to be hard to learn, but they need to know that their decisions have consequences. We need to make sure they understand it.'”

“That’s what he’s trying to do. That’s John Cornyn,” Paxton added.

LISTEN:

More from CNN:

CNN has not independently confirmed Paxton’s account, and a Cornyn representative, Rob Jesmer, told CNN that the conversation at the restaurant did not happen.
“If Sen. Cornyn wanted Ken to lose, I can assure you he’d be more active in the campaign,” Jesmer, a longtime political strategist for Cornyn, said. “He has said he supports the Republican ticket. Given all Ken has said and done, I think that’s a pretty good place for Sen. Cornyn to be.”
Asked for comment on the audio, Paxton’s campaign dismissed it as “a story that doesn’t exist” but noted that Paxton “has called, texted, and offered to have a conversation with Senator Cornyn.”
“Like all Texans, General Paxton appreciates his decades of service to the Lone Star State,” Paxton senior adviser Nick Maddux said in a statement. “We hope he will join us in our fight to preserve the institution that is the United States Senate and help save our majority.”

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Scott Jennings Breaks the Brains of CNN Panelists by Asking a Simple Question About the SAVE America Act (VIDEO)

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Scott Jennings recently caused a total meltdown from his fellow CNN panelists by asking a simple question.

Democrat strategist Alencia Jonson was talking about the SAVE America Act and repeatedly claimed that it would ‘take voting rights away’ from black people and others. Scott simply asked, “how?”

Naturally, she can’t give Scott an answer, so she filibusters by repeating the claim, and Jennings keeps asking, “how?”

Host Abby Phillip then rides in to rescue the liberal panelist like she always does and things get even crazier from there.

Partial transcript via Twitter/X:

ALENCIA JOHNSON: “[Trump] is championing a bill that would take voting rights away from a lot of black people in this country.”

JENNINGS: “Wait, what voting rights is he taking away from black voters?”

ALENCIA JOHNSON: “Oh, if we look at the SAVE Act… That is actually going to continue to disenfranchise overwhelmingly a lot of people of color.”

JENNINGS: “How?”

ALENCIA JOHNSON: “There are so many civil rights organizations that have run the data. If we look at the way that it is going to disenfranchise black voters.”

JENNINGS: “How?”

ALENCIA JOHNSON: “It’s the same reason why Chuck Schumer called it Jim Crow 2.0.”

JENNINGS: “You haven’t said how yet!”

“76% of black voters think we should show an ID to vote, 80% of Hispanic voters, 83% of the American people. Are you saying that black voters are too dumb to know what’s good for them? It sounds pretty condescending to me!”

Watch the clip below:

Whatever CNN is paying Scott Jennings, it isn’t nearly enough.

How does he sit there and listen to these people night after night?

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HILARIOUS: Gun Control Group Tries to Make a Point on Twitter/X About American Gun Ownership and Gets RATIOED INTO THE SUN by Other Users

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Glock 17 handgun displayed on a textured surface with a magazine beside it, showcasing its design and features.

Glock 17 handgun displayed on a textured surface with a magazine beside it, showcasing its design and features.
Glock – viva RGP Customs

As we all know, the left never stops pushing for greater gun control. It doesn’t matter how bad crime gets, they never give up the issue.

Every year, there are examples of law abiding people using guns to defend themselves and their fellow Americans but the gun-grabbing left just doesn’t care.

The gun control group ‘March for Our Lives’ recently posted a fun fact on Twitter/X and thought they were being clever and making an anti-gun point.

Other Twitter/X users flipped the script and their responses are great.

This is the original tweet:

Here are some choice responses:

That tweet didn’t work out too well for them, did it?

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NEW: DOJ Now Investigating White House TV Pool Networks for Antitrust Violations After Attempted Boycott of Coverage White House

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The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into major TV networks in the White House press pool over potential violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibits anticompetitive business practices and monopolization.

The White House Correspondents’ Association has long come under fire for holding a monopoly on White House coverage, a point originally made by OAN’s Chanel Rion during the first Trump Administration.

CNN has been replaced by Real America’s Voice in the White House television pool several times during high-profile events and Trump’s trips on Air Force One since last month.

(VIDEO) CNN Replaced by Real America’s Voice on Air Force One Again – MS Now Has Lying Meltdown Threatening Boycott of Trump Coverage

Trump has blocked CNN from accessing Air Force One several times since attempting to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from accessing the White House.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted a temporary restraining order reinstating their access to the White House grounds after the three outlets sued.

In the ongoing lawsuit, the outlets are now asking U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly for a preliminary injunction to extend their access to the White House until the case is resolved, as well as seeking restoration of their access to the President on Air Force One. On Thursday, Kelly temporarily extended his TRO until Tuesday, when he plans to make a final determination.

Fox News, ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN initially banded together to boycott coverage of the President. They later decided to resume coverage, but only if one of the major networks was slated to provide a television pool feed. They have continued their refusal to cover the President when Real America’s Voice is in the Pool instead of a mainstream media network.

The boycotts may have violated the Sherman Act, the Department of Justice said. The act prohibits businesses from conspiring with others to monopolize trade or commerce.

“Members of the television press pool have proudly boycotted covering White House events. Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act,” a DOJ spokeswoman said in a statement.

“The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws.”

Per the New York Times:

Officials from the Justice Department contacted networks on Friday and demanded communications and materials related to the White House TV pool, the people said. The pool is a longstanding system where the networks share the responsibility of providing footage of the president and distributing it to other news outlets.
Last month, the networks collectively suspended their pool footage of Mr. Trump for several days after the president barred CNN journalists from the White House grounds, which prevented CNN from participating in the pool.
The inquiry by the Justice Department is a profound escalation of the Trump administration’s ongoing battles with the White House press corps. It also follows a pattern of the Trump administration using the levers of government against its perceived foes in the media. The Justice Department has subpoenaed reporters from The New York Times and seized a laptop from a Washington Post journalist.

This is a developing story.

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WATCH: Kid Rock GOES OFF on TDS-Infected Media: “Public Enemy Number 1… Cut the Bullsh*t!”

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Kid Rock speaks at Trump’s rally in Clarksville, Tennessee – October 10, 2026

Legendary country rap star Kid Rock tore into the mainstream media with fire to open his speech, where he introduced President Trump at his Clarksville, Tennessee, rally on Saturday.  

The longtime supporter of the President, who performed at Trump’s inauguration rally on January 19, opened for Trump with a scathing rebuke of the Democrats, the Islamic takeover in America, and the wicked mainstream media enabling the destruction of our country.

“It’s an honor to introduce a man who can turn a five-minute appearance into a full-on outbreak of TDS syndrome. I mean, speaking of Trump derangement syndrome, I see the media is here tonight,” he said to open his speech.

“Literally, President Trump could walk across the Cumberland River, and tomorrow the headline would say President Trump refuses to swim,” he continued, labeling the media “public enemy number one.”

“When it comes to honest debate, too often we see facts twisted into half-truths, outrage sold for clicks and views, and a liberal agenda packaged as honest reporting. Division has become their business model, and business is booming,” he added.

“Different opinions, democrats, blue dog Democrats, never scared me. Thinking differently, and having the freedom to do so, is what makes this country great.”

Then, he went off. “Cut the bullsh*t. Give us the Facts,” he said.

“That’s one thing I know about President Trump: You’re never left wondering what he thinks or where he stands. This man’s not a puppet. He’s the first president I can recall who doesn’t need a teleprompter to tell you what he thinks.”

“He’s without a doubt the toughest, most resilient president we’ve ever had. Knocked down, counted out, constantly dragged through the mud — and yet he gets up every day and fights for you and me. And he’s delivered,” he added.

WATCH:

When introducing President Trump to the stage, Kid Rock told the massive crowd, “You know what to do: show up, vote red, and do not let them California our Tennessee.”

“Now please welcome the 45th, probably the 46th, definitely the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump,” he said before Trump walked out to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.”

They were chanting USA for Trump when he took the podium.

WATCH:

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ICE Agents Nab Scores of Gang Members, Killers, Drug Dealers in New Busts

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ICE deported a new batch of convicted gang members, killers, and sex offenders last week, and the agency posted two more sets of arrests in the days that followed.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the agency would not let the country become a sanctuary for illegal aliens and would not apologize for the arrests. The names in the release belonged to people already ordered to be removed — several of them years ago — who were still here.

Manuel Barahona-Rivera, a Honduran MS-13 member, was deported on Sept. 30. DHS said he had convictions for second-degree murder and marijuana possession, and a final removal order from Oct. 14, 2005. His entry date and place were unknown.

Jose Balmory Ramirez Rodriguez, a Salvadoran MS-13 member, was deported Oct. 2. His record included first-degree manslaughter, dangerous contraband in prison, and third-degree assault. He crossed the Texas border in February 2001 and was ordered to be removed in February 2007. He was deported that month but later came back into the United States.

Jorge Andres Chirinos, a Mexican suspected of membership in the 116 gang, was deported on Sept. 30. DHS listed convictions for second-degree murder and terroristic threats. He claimed that he entered in 2002, and his removal order was issued on Sept. 23, 2026.

Jose Refugio Rangel Machuca, a Mexican member of Compton Varrio 70s, was deported on Oct. 2. DHS said he had two attempted murder convictions, plus counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling and receiving stolen property. His removal order was dated Sept. 22.

Jaime Ramirez-Diaz, a Mexican suspected Sinaloa cartel member, was deported on Sept. 29. His convictions were felony armed robbery and shoplifting. A removal order from Aug. 21, 2014, had not kept him out of the United States.

Ever Magdiel Mejia-Vasquez, a Honduran suspected Maravilla Salva Trucha member, was deported on Oct. 2. DHS listed possession of cocaine base for sale, assault with a firearm, first-degree robbery, and criminal threats. His removal order was from Aug. 19.

Pedro Ruiz-Cisneros, a Mexican Barrio Azteca member, was deported on Oct. 2 after five earlier removals in 1994, 2003, 2009, 2014, and 2018. His convictions included aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, theft, and illegal re-entry into the United States. The removal order dated to March 18, 2003.

Maria Solis-Iriqui, a Mexican suspected Crips member, was deported on Oct. 1. DHS listed felony assault, felony property damage, theft, and drug possession. She said she entered in June 1991.

Marvin Ernesto Leon-Ceron, a Salvadoran MS-13 member, was deported on Sept. 29 with a second-degree assault conviction and arrests for disorderly conduct and failing to obey an order.

Isidro Cruz-Estefina, a Mexican Latin Kings member, was deported on Sept. 30 after earlier removals in 2004 and 2009. His record included burglary, resisting an officer, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

The same week, DHS posted arrests that had not yet become removals. On Wednesday, the department said the previous day’s take included pedophiles, animal abusers, and drug traffickers.

On Thursday, DHS posted another day’s arrests and said there would be no sanctuary for those taken into custody.

That batch of arrestees included those with convictions for murder, assault on an officer, firearm possession, abduction, strangulation, and possession with intent to distribute.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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12 Dead, Hundreds Injured in Latest Attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

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Twelve people are dead and hundreds are injured after the latest Houthi missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport.

The airport shut down operations on Saturday as officials assess the damage.

The US Government warned citizens to avoid Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport.

One US citizen died in the airport attack, officials said.

The AP reported:

The latest attack on the international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh killed 12 people and injured over 300 others, civil aviation authorities said early Sunday, with some in critical condition. A Saudi-led coalition blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen.

It was the deadliest attack in any Gulf Arab country since the start of the Iran war, whose fronts have expanded to include the recent surge in fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.

A missile struck a King Khalid International Airport complex housing terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights, a regional official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak to the media.

The Saudi statement said the dead included four Saudi citizens as well as two Bangladeshi nationals, a Palestinian, a U.S. citizen, an Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian and a Sudanese. It said the injured were being treated at several hospitals.

President Trump was asked about the latest missile attack.

WATCH:

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US Fighter Jet Disables Cargo Vessel Attempting to Violate Naval Blockade (VIDEO)

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US forces disabled a cargo vessel attempting to violate President Trump’s naval blockade on Saturday.

A US military fighter jet struck the vessel and disabled the ship’s propulsion without harming any crew members, CENTCOM said.

Full statement from CENTCOM:

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 10, after the ship’s crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to run the ongoing naval blockade against Iran.

A U.S. military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the “Arika Sun”) with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship’s propulsion without harming the crew.

The large cargo vessel was attempting to transit regional waters after having previously departed an Iranian port.

CENTCOM forces resumed America’s blockade against all ships entering or departing Iranian ports on July 14. Four commercial vessels have been disabled and 135 ships have been turned around during three months of strict enforcement.

Additionally, U.S. forces have destroyed 10 tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ multibillion-dollar shadow network over the same period.

All mariners are advised to heed blockade warnings from CENTCOM forces. Crews should also continue to monitor Notice to Mariners broadcasts and contact U.S. naval forces on bridge-to-bridge channel 16 when operating in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz approaches.

WATCH:

President Trump on Thursday announced that the US will not be attacking Iran prior to the midterm elections.

“We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump said.

“I want to make it clear to everybody that, while Iran is in very bad condition, both Economically and Militarily, and while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, with Oil flowing in Record Numbers of Barrels through the Hormuz Strait (22 Million Barrels, last night alone, with not one barrel coming from, or going to, Iran!), we will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the Midterm Elections to be held in the United States on November 3rd,” Trump said.

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