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U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly Dies At Age 75

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly has died at age 75. His family says he died at home Wednesday morning, surrounded by family members. He is best known as an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district. He served in Congress as ranking member of the House Oversight Committee. Before that, Connolly had steered the transition of northern Virginia’s Tysons Corner from a traffic-heavy mall area to a downtown business hub. He also sought key investments in transportation development for northern Virginia. Connolly announced in 2024 that he had esophageal cancer. He said a few months later that he would retire from Congress.

Trump confronts South African president over killing of white farmers

President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing his country of failing to address the killing of white farmers. Trump said people are fleeing South Africa for their own safety. At one point, Trump dimmed the lights in the Oval Office to play a video of a communist politician playing a controversial anti-apartheid song that included lyrics about killing farmers. Ramaphosa pushed back against Trump’s accusation, saying “We are completely opposed to that."

Defense Department Accepts Boeing 747 From Qatar For Trump's Use

The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the department will “work to ensure proper security measures” on the aircraft to make it safe for use by the president. He said the plane was accepted “in accordance with all federal rules and regulations.” Trump has defended the gift as a way to save tax dollars. Others have raised concerns about the aircraft being a violation of the Constitution’s prohibition on foreign gifts. They also have noted the need to retrofit the plane to meet security requirements.

Justice Dept. Investigating Former NY Gov. Cuomo Over Pandemic Testimony

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo after congressional Republicans recommended that he be charged with lying over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, a person familiar with the matter said Tuesday. The investigation by the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington follows a referral from Rep. James Comer, Republican chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, over statements Cuomo made to lawmakers investigating his management of the pandemic when the virus was spreading through nursing homes, the person said. The person was not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The investigation plunges the Justice Department yet again into New York politics as Cuomo runs for New York City mayor. It comes just months after federal prosecutors abandoned a corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for a second term. They cited a desire to free Adams up to cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. A spokesperson for Cuomo said Tuesday that the former governor was never informed of any such investigation. “So why would someone leak it now?" Rich Azzopardi said in an email. “The answer is obvious: This is lawfare and election interference plain and simple — something President Trump and his top Department of Justice officials say they are against.” Azzopardi added, “Governor Cuomo testified truthfully to the best of his recollection about events from four years earlier, and he offered to address any follow-up questions from the Subcommittee — but from the beginning this was all transparently political.” The investigation was first reported Tuesday by The New York Times. The Justice Department declined Tuesday to comment. Spokespeople for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking comment. The inquiry also subjects the department to claims that it is pursuing retribution against political adversaries. The new leader of the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, Jeanine Pirro, ran unsuccessfully against Cuomo for New York attorney general in 2006 and has been a harsh critic in the years since, publicly accusing him of a coverup of nursing home deaths. The Justice Department separately has launched a mortgage fraud investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Trump for civil fraud. The investigation into Cuomo revisits a years-old, politically divisive question over the then-governor’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. Republicans have zeroed in on a controversial directive his administration issued in March 2020 that initially barred nursing homes from refusing to accept patients just because they had had COVID-19. More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients were released from hospitals into nursing homes under the directive, which was rescinded amid speculation that it had accelerated outbreaks. Comer referred Cuomo to the Justice Department for possible criminal prosecution last month, alleging that he made false statements to lawmakers during a hearing last year focused on his decision-making. Cuomo adamantly defended himself during the hearing, blaming the first Trump administration for failing to provide enough testing and personal protective equipment in the early days of the pandemic. “These are all diversions to blame New York and other states for the culpability of the federal response, which was malpractice,” Cuomo said. But Comer asserted that Cuomo had lied during the hearing. He cited what he said was evidence of Cuomo’s direct involvement in a state report that the congressman said “low-balled” nursing home fatalities.

At Least 82 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Gaza as Critical Aid Fails to Reach Palestinians

Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli strikes overnight and into Wednesday have killed at least 82 people, including several women and a week-old infant. In the southern city of Khan Younis, 24 people were killed. Israel began allowing dozens of humanitarian trucks into Gaza on Tuesday, but the aid has not yet reached Palestinians in desperate need. That's according to aid groups. The Palestinian Authority says a group of diplomats came under fire while visiting the Israel-occupied West Bank. The Israeli military says the the delegation had deviated from an approved route and that Israeli soldiers fired warning shots.

Arrested New Orleans Jail Worker Says He Helped Inmates Escape After Stabbing Threat

Authorities have arrested an Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office maintenance worker in connection with the escape of 10 jail inmates. Thirty-three-year-old Sterling Williams has admitted he turned the water off in a cell before the men slipped away through a hole behind the toilet early Friday. Williams told authorities an inmate threatened to stab him if he didn't help. Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson last week told reporters her agency had suspended three employees pending an investigation. She says she takes “full accountability” for the escape. And on Tuesday evening she announced she had paused her reelection campaign. Five of the fugitives have been apprehended, and five remain at large.

Republicans are BLOCKING Trump's agenda

House Republicans are threatening to derail President Donald Trump's agenda by blocking his spending bill. See more on Salem News Channel.

Megyn Kelly CRUSHES Jake Tapper On Biden Cover Up

Jake Tapper went on Megyn Kelly's podcast to promote his new book "Original Sin" and his appearance did not go without scrutiny. Megyn Kelly held Tapper accountable for his part in working to mislead the American people on the health of President Joe Biden.

Lara Trump and Ed Martin Drop Big News!

Lara Trump is the former RNC Co-Chair AND hosts the hottest new show on Fox New Channel. How close was she to being "Senator Trump?" Where does she get her work ethic. She gives her thoughts on the state of the Democrat party and more.

The TRUTH About Journalism You Won't Hear Anywhere Else

Sharyl Attkisson is a multiple award-winning journalist who felt she HAD to leave a huge job in network news because she says they were hiding the truth. Biases in newsrooms abound forcing her to go independent to simply report fact. She's got a new book and a refreshing take on the news of the day, investigative reporting and more. Don't miss this riveting interview.

House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington on the progress of the “one, big beautiful bill"

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