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Muslims Kill 30 Nigerian Christians in Latest Village Attack

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The graves of 17 Christian worshippers and two priests who were murdered by Fulani herdsmen sit open in north-central Nigeria on May 22, 2018. (Emmy Ibu - AFP / Getty Images)

Muslims Kill 30 Nigerian Christians in Latest Village Attack

By Michael Austin August 8, 2026 at 6:30am

Nigeria witnessed yet another attack against Christian villagers, with at least 30 people murdered and several others injured.

Naridon village in Kaduna state was attacked on July 26, resulting in the 30 deaths and several other injuries, per a report from PBS.

Derek Christopher, chairman of the civil society group Southern Kaduna Peace and Security Network, said that “the same community was attacked last year around this time.”

“I don’t know who these people have left to fight for them,” he added, noting that the Nigerian government has largely abandoned the area.

International Christian Concern reported that the assailants fired on people inside

Megan Rapinoe Melts Down After Seeing Photo of Sophie Cunningham with Riley Gaines

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Megan Rapinoe Melts Down After Seeing Photo of Sophie Cunningham with Riley Gaines

By C. Douglas Golden August 8, 2026 at 6:30am

I regret to inform you that Megan Rapinoe is still around and still demanding that we pay attention to her ramblings.

Rapinoe, in case you’ve forgotten, was (emphasis on the past tense) known for two things. First, she was almost the best player on the 163rd or so most-followed sports squad in America, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.

Every four years, we maybe sorta paid attention to her and then forgot whether they won the World Cup. (Pop quiz: Did they last time? And what year was it held? And who did they beat/lose to? If you got all that right, congratulations: You’re either woke, a soccer nerd, or just a lucky guesser.)

Second, in between the quadrennial forced feminist reeducation pageant that is the women’s World Cup, Rapinoe has carved out a career for herself as a political and social pundit, particularly around transgender participation in women’s sports.

She believes in Title IX, which she credits

Don Lemon Whines to Judge and Blames Trump in Bid to Get Indictment Thrown Out

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Don Lemon speaks onstage during the Housing Works' Groundbreaker Awards 2026 at Cipriani 25 Broadway on April 14, 2026, in New York City. (Gary Gershoff / Getty Images for Housing Works)

Don Lemon Whines to Judge and Blames Trump in Bid to Get Indictment Thrown Out

By Joe Saunders August 8, 2026 at 10:31am

This is one spotlight Don Lemon doesn’t like a bit.

The former CNN anchor whose vicious attacks on President Donald Trump have kept him in the public eye for more than a decade is asking a judge to dismiss an indictment against him for his actions surrounding the disruption of a Minnesota church service in January.

And his reasoning? He claims he was indicted because Trump doesn’t like him.

Don Lemon asked a judge to dismiss the civil rights case against him, citing years of President Trump’s derisive comments against him.

Lemon was accused of violating

Watch: Trump Jumps Into Action to Corral Toddler Wandering Onstage

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President Donald Trump introduces a family who has benefitted from the "no tax on tips" policy onstage during an event at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on Aug. 5, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

Watch: Trump Jumps Into Action to Corral Toddler Wandering Onstage

By Johnathan Jones August 6, 2026 at 5:38am

President Donald Trump stepped in to stop a toddler from potentially wandering offstage during a Nevada event on Wednesday evening — and showed off his parenting skills in the process.

He also turned the moment into a jab at former President Joe Biden, whose relationship with balance and basic motor skills was rocky during his time in the White House.

The moment unfolded at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, where Trump spoke at length.

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Dad Sets TikTok Trap, Shoots Suspect Over Video of Daughter's Rape; Now Dad Faces Higher Bond Even as CSAM Found on Suspect's Phone: Authorities

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TikTok is displayed on a smartphone screen in this illustration photo in Corsica, France, on March 12, 2026. (Grichka Beysson-Leandri - Hans Lucas - AFP / Getty Images)

Dad Sets TikTok Trap, Shoots Suspect Over Video of Daughter's Rape; Now Dad Faces Higher Bond Even as CSAM Found on Suspect's Phone: Authorities

By Samantha Chang August 6, 2026 at 5:51am

America’s warped judicial system is rewarding child rapists while punishing distraught parents who defend their children.

In the latest outrageous miscarriage of justice, an Ohio judge set a $100,000 bond for a father who shot a pedophile for allegedly raping his 11-year-old daughter, according to the New York Post.

By comparison, the judge set a $70,000 bond for the alleged rapist, whose assault was captured on a lurid cell phone video.

Last month, Diego Montoya Gonzalez, 20, was shot by Malik Chandler, 31, after Chandler’s wife discovered a video on their daughter’s cell phone showing the predator

'Safety Incident' Involving Helicopter Carrying Trump Sparks FAA Investigation: Report

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Marine One carrying President Donald Trump arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles on Aug. 4, 2026, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

'Safety Incident' Involving Helicopter Carrying Trump Sparks FAA Investigation: Report

By Jack Davis August 6, 2026 at 5:59am

A commercial jet was allowed to leave Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday at the same moment President Donald Trump's helicopter took off from the White House, sparking a federal investigation.

The Wall Street Journal called the episode a "safety incident” that took place because air traffic controllers had not halted commercial air traffic.

Federal Aviation Administration officials said the incident may have caused what is known as a loss of standard separation. Federal rules for the busy airspace near the airport require aircraft to be at least 1.5 miles apart horizontally and 500 feet vertically.

Both the National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are

Breaking: Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, pictured during the July 29 Senate hearing where he repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment rights to avoid testifying, has been cited for contempt of Congress. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)

Breaking: Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress

By Johnathan Jones August 6, 2026 at 7:49am

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted on Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress.

The resolution cleared the panel by an 8-7 margin along party lines.

🚨 BREAKING: Rand Paul's Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted to hold Dr. Fauci in CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS following his improper invocation of the fifth amendment

Paul is BYPASSING Senate Democrats, and bringing this straight to the DOJ.

This is a SERIOUS crime, which can… pic.twitter.com/WVINctbCUu
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 6, 2026

Senate Homeland Security Committee Votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of

Watch: Trump Instantly Switches to Grandpa Mode as Toddler Careens in Front of Him Heading to Edge of Stage, and the Audience Loves Every Second

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President Donald Trump greets a child onstage during an event at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on Wednesday in Las Vegas, moments before Trump turned on his grandfather switch. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

Watch: Trump Instantly Switches to Grandpa Mode as Toddler Careens in Front of Him Heading to Edge of Stage, and the Audience Loves Every Second

By Johnathan Jones August 6, 2026 at 8:12am

You can't fake the instincts of a parent or a grandparent.

No matter how bright the spotlight might be, a family man is always keeping an eye out for the little ones.

We saw that dynamic play out in real-time on Wednesday night at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, as we got a glimpse into the fast-thinking nature of President Donald Trump.

While promoting his family-friendly agenda, Trump invited a young Nevada

Southwest Airlines Repeatedly Attempts to Block ICE from Arresting Illegal Aliens: Report

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An ICE agent stands alongside a long line of travelers waiting to pass through a TSA Checkpoint at the Philadelphia International Airport on March 28, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Matthew Hatcher / Getty Images)

Southwest Airlines Repeatedly Attempts to Block ICE from Arresting Illegal Aliens: Report

By Jack Davis August 6, 2026 at 8:16am

Firm in the belief that immigration enforcement is bad for business, Southwest Airlines is pushing back hard against efforts to detain illegal immigrants at U.S. airports, according to a new report.

A report from The Wall Street Journal highlights a July 25 incident in which an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent tried to board a Southwest Airlines jet in Dallas.

The agent was prevented from carrying out his duties by the airline, the outlet reported.

Dallas-based Southwest staff also refused to share passenger information with ICE.

The Wall Street Journal cited a source it did

Bernie Sanders Tells James Carville to Kick Rocks: 'Start His Own Party' If He Doesn't Like Socialism

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Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at The People v. The Powerful rally at the Detroit Opera House on July 18, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan. (Sarah Rice / Getty Images)

Bernie Sanders Tells James Carville to Kick Rocks: 'Start His Own Party' If He Doesn't Like Socialism

By Michael Schwarz August 6, 2026 at 8:26am

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a socialist who caucuses with Democrats, had strong words for Democratic stalwart James Carville.

In an interview with CNN’s Abby Phillip on Tuesday, Sanders told Carville to “start his own party” if he does not like the Democrats’ ongoing socialist insurgency, particularly as personified by left-wing influencer Hasan Piker.

“Well, that’s not much of a choice,” Sanders replied when Phillip asked him to choose between Carville and Piker.

The Vermont socialist made those remarks during Tuesday’s primary elections. Of special interest to Sanders, fellow socialist Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed in the Democrats’ Senate

Trump Responds to Reports About Dwindling U.S. Weapons Stockpiles, Promises 'Long Term Jail Sentences'

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President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026. (Aaron Schwartz - AFP / Getty Images)

Trump Responds to Reports About Dwindling U.S. Weapons Stockpiles, Promises 'Long Term Jail Sentences'

By Michael Schwarz August 6, 2026 at 8:35am

President Donald Trump bristled at reports that the war in Iran has left stockpiles of crucial weapons depleted.

Moreover, the president threatened “long term jail sentences” for those who allegedly leaked that information to the press.

Trump made that threat early Thursday on social media platform Truth Social.

“The U.S. has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types,” the president wrote. “Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country's history.”

Then came the threat.

“The ‘leakers’ of these treasonous statements are being hunted down,” he added. “Long term jail sentences will be sought! President DJT.”

Readers may

Blue-State Paradise: New York Police Leader and Ex-Con Husband Helped Gang-Banger Son Plan, Execute Failed Hit Job, According to Authorities

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A police unit responds to the scene of an emergency in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 2025. (MattGush / Getty Images)

Blue-State Paradise: New York Police Leader and Ex-Con Husband Helped Gang-Banger Son Plan, Execute Failed Hit Job, According to Authorities

By Joe Saunders August 6, 2026 at 8:52am

Crime families aren’t new in New York, but when the mother is a deputy police commissioner, it’s definitely a new twist.

Mount Vernon, New York, a city in Westchester County just north of New York City’s borough of The Bronx, was rocked this week by a criminal complaint that accused a high-ranking official in its police department of helping her gang-banging son try to assassinate a rival, according to the New York Post.

Now, she’s on the other side of the criminal justice system.

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Mount Vernon, NY Deputy Police Commissioner Jennifer Lackard ARRESTED for allegedly being the GETAWAY DRIVER for her gang member son after a shooting

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