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A 19-year-old man is under arrest in connection with the stabbing death of a Virginia woman. Fairfax County police say Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos is charged in the killing of 42-year-old Carmen Lizet Puch. She was found unconscious Monday morning near her car in Great Falls. Police say she had upper-body trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. Federal sources say Cedillos-Campos is an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador who entered the country through El Paso, Texas, under the Biden administration in 2024.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey and says there's "no serious dispute” that a social media post of seashells he made could be understood as a threat against President Donald Trump. Prosecutors late Tuesday also called into question Comey’s account that he found the seashells in the numerical arrangement “86 47” while walking on a North Carolina beach. Trump is the 47th president. Prosecutors say Comey intended a physical threat or knew that the number 86 could suggest violence. Comey's legal team calls it a vindictive prosecution and says Comey’s post didn't amount to a true threat.

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Swalwell Admits to Having a Relationship with Chinese Spy Fang Fang

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Angie Nixon, a prominent figure in the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), is the focus of this segment. The discussion covers her views on various topics, including drag shows, defunding the police, abolishing certain types of prisons, and the school-to-prison pipeline. Nixon emphasizes the need to address systemic issues like education and labor exploitation, advocating for policies that she believes will benefit society. She also touches on her opposition to profit-driven incarceration and her support for Medicare for All. This segment provides an overview of Nixon’s political stance and the issues she champions, highlighting her role within the DSA and her approach to social justice.

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WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he planned to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and said the Asian nation held 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons. The remarks come as Trump ordered Pentagon officials to cut short joint exercises with the South Korean military, writing in a Sunday social media post that they sent a message to Pyongyang that was "totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful." During Trump's first term, Kim called Trump a “mentally deranged U.S. dotard” and threatened that he had use of a "nuclear button" on his desk. The leaders' relationship cooled after face-to-face meetings in 2018 and 2019, including a brief exchange at the demilitarized zone between the Koreas in which Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to step into North Korean territory. "I know Kim Jong Un very well, and he's going to be fine as long as we have a smart president," Trump told reporters Wednesday during a tour of the helipad he is constructing on the White House's historic south lawn. "The fact that I get along with him - hat's a good thing, not a bad thing. He has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons," Trump said. "They should have never allowed it. If I were president, I wouldn't have allowed it. But he's got them." There have been varying estimates by experts over the years on how many nuclear weapons North Korea has. In June, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute estimated that North Korea has "possibly assembled around 60 warheads, possesses enough fissile material to produce at least 30 more."

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Folks, you never regret things you avoid—and Georgia’s Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff just proved why. Politics may be better served by avoiding the gutter. This week’s controversy over personal insinuations, attacks on a young aide, and the willingness to amplify family and personal grievances raises a larger question: how low will political campaigns and media coverage go?

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In a shocking South Carolina Senate debate, the Republican candidate Senator Darline Graham Nordone admitted she is “not that informed” on national security, shrugged off Taiwan and the South China Sea as outside her expertise, defaulted to “I support Trump,” and closed by mocking her opponent—raising serious doubts about her readiness for a six-year term.

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Fairfax County Prosecutor Allowed Illegal Murderer To Flee America In a shocking case in Fairfax County, a murderer was allowed to flee the country after being released from a mental hospital. The accused, an illegal immigrant named Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda, was found covered in blood and admitted to being guilty. However, under the prosecution of Steve Descano, a Democrat backed by George Soros, he was granted a not guilty plea due to his religious delusions. Despite being deemed a violent Islamist extremist, he was released on a 48-hour leave from the mental hospital and subsequently helped to obtain a passport from the Tajik embassy. Fairfax County even paid for his apartment during these visits. Critics argue that there are no protocols preventing such releases, even for those found not guilty by reason of insanity. The case raises questions about the intersection of mental illness and religious extremism, as well as the effectiveness of current policies in keeping communities safe.

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Prosecutors in the murder case against Tyler Robinson are pointing to an engraved bullet as evidence that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was targeted because of his politics. Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder and other crimes in Kirk’s killing at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. He has not yet entered a plea. In a court filing Tuesday, prosecutors said a bullet found in the suspected murder weapon carried the inscription, “Hey Fascist! CATCH!” They argue the message is an “overt political reference” that helps establish Robinson’s alleged political motivation. Prosecutors also cited an alleged text message from Robinson about Kirk that said he had “enough of his hatred.” Robinson’s attorneys have argued the message alone is not sufficient to prove that the killing was politically motivated. The issue could have major implications for Robinson’s potential punishment. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and argue that targeting Kirk because of his political views qualifies as an aggravating factor supporting capital punishment. Investigators have also presented DNA evidence they say links Robinson to the suspected murder weapon and a tool allegedly used to engrave the ammunition. Defense attorneys have questioned the reliability of some of that evidence. A judge is expected to hear additional arguments from both sides on Sept. 1 before deciding whether the case should advance to trial.

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A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has pleaded guilty to conspiring to conceal federal records related to research into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. David Morens, 78, pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Maryland to conspiring to defraud the U.S. government. The felony carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 12. Prosecutors accused Morens of using a private email account while working at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to intentionally circumvent federal public records laws. The Justice Department says he concealed or destroyed records involving discussions of COVID-19 research grants, including efforts to revive a controversial coronavirus research grant. The case followed a House Republican investigation into the origins of the pandemic that scrutinized Morens’ communications and whether federal officials attempted to avoid transparency requirements. Morens previously denied during congressional testimony that he intentionally used his personal email to evade federal records laws. His attorney said following Tuesday’s plea that Morens has taken responsibility for his actions. Fauci has not been charged in the case. He invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a congressional hearing in July and recently declined to voluntarily appear before another Senate panel following a Republican-led contempt vote.

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A Massachusetts woman who brought homemade firebombs to the U.S. Capitol and told police she intended to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been sentenced to six years and one month in federal prison. Riley English, 26, pleaded guilty in March to two weapons charges stemming from her arrest at the Capitol in January 2025. Investigators said English was carrying two homemade Molotov cocktails, a folding knife and a lighter when she approached Capitol Police. Prosecutors said English traveled from Massachusetts to Washington intending to target several Republican political figures, including Bessent, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Authorities said she also discussed burning down the Heritage Foundation and told officers she had been influenced by Luigi Mangione, who was charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. English ultimately focused on Bessent after learning about his Senate confirmation proceedings. Bessent was not at the Capitol when English arrived, and the judge noted that the homemade firebombs appeared incapable of igniting. No one was injured. Federal prosecutors sought a sentence of more than 10 years, describing the case as a planned attempted political assassination. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras instead imposed just over six years, followed by three years of supervised release. English will receive credit for nearly 20 months already spent in custody. English told the court she never wanted to hurt anyone. Her defense said she was experiencing a mental health crisis and abusing drugs at the time of the incident.

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President Donald Trump has delayed new 50% tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian imports for three days, saying the United States and Canada have reached a trade deal. Canadian officials, however, say important issues still need to be resolved. The tariffs had been scheduled to take effect Wednesday and would cover nearly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including dairy products, wine, cement, furniture and other products. Unlike some previous tariffs, the new duties were also set to apply to goods that qualify for preferential treatment under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump announced the three-day pause after speaking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The president said the two countries had reached a deal, though details have not yet been finalized or publicly released. Carney said the two sides have made substantial progress but cautioned that significant work remains. Negotiators are continuing discussions over several sticking points, including automobiles, dairy products and alcohol. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said a potential agreement would expand market access for American businesses and include provisions involving economic security and digital trade. The temporary pause gives Washington and Ottawa until later this week to work through the remaining issues and finalize an agreement before the 50% tariffs could take effect.

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Florida’s race for governor is set after Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds and former Republican congressman David Jolly won their parties’ nominations Tuesday. The two will face off in November to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Donalds, a close ally of President Donald Trump who received the president’s endorsement, prevailed in a crowded Republican primary. He has represented Southwest Florida in Congress since 2021 and previously served in the Florida House. If elected in November, Donalds would become Florida’s first Black governor. Republicans have held the governor’s office for nearly three decades, and the state has moved increasingly toward the GOP in recent election cycles. Jolly, a former Republican congressman and longtime Trump critic, won the Democratic nomination after joining the Democratic Party last year. He previously represented a Tampa Bay-area district in Congress. The matchup will determine who replaces DeSantis, who cannot seek another consecutive term because of Florida’s term limits. Florida voters also delivered a notable result in the U.S. Senate special election. Progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon won the Democratic nomination and will face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in November for the remaining two years of Marco Rubio’s former Senate term. Rubio left the Senate after becoming President Trump’s secretary of state.

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A Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet is back in court Wednesday as his attorneys seek to remove the judge who presided over his murder trial. Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder in June and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a Collin County jury rejected his claim that he acted in self-defense. Anthony’s new legal team is asking that State District Judge John Roach Jr. be removed from the post-trial proceedings. The defense argues Roach did not fairly preside over the original trial and has raised concerns about courtroom restrictions, jury instructions and comments made by the judge. The case stems from an April 2025 confrontation at a high school track meet in Frisco. Witnesses testified that the dispute began after Anthony refused requests to leave a tent belonging to Metcalf’s team. Prosecutors argued Anthony was the aggressor, while his defense maintained that he acted in self-defense after Metcalf pushed him. Wednesday’s hearing will focus on whether Roach should be removed from the case. Judge Sid Harle is scheduled to consider that request. A separate hearing is scheduled for Thursday, when Anthony’s attorneys are expected to argue their motion for a new trial.

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Byron Donalds, a Florida congressman, has secured the Republican nomination for governor. His wife, Erika Donalds, who is also the founder of the Education Freedom Foundation, joined the show to discuss the victory and their future plans. Erica emphasized the importance of education and parental choice in children's schooling. With a strong Republican majority in Florida, the couple aims to make the state a model for education reform and parental choice. Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed his support for the Donalds, highlighting the party's unity as they move towards the general election in November. The Donalds are committed to continuing the work of previous governors while focusing on academic excellence, personalized success plans, and job training programs for students.

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In this episode of O'Connor and Company, Cal Thomas discusses the recent election results in Florida, highlighting the unexpected victory of Angie Nixon, a progressive state lawmaker who recently joined the Democrat Socialists of America. Despite not being endorsed by the group, Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman, who was a key witness in Trump's first impeachment trial. Cal Thomas and Larry O'Connor speculate on the potential challenges Nixon may face in the general election against Republican incumbent Marco Rubio, particularly given her views on drag shows and the DSA's controversial celebration of Fidel Castro. The conversation also touches on broader concerns about the direction of the Democratic Party and its potential implications for the future of American politics.

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In a world where the US dollar's status as the global reserve currency is being questioned, the speaker is sounding the alarm. This episode delves into the implications of losing our reserve currency status and the potential consequences for the US economy. The speaker shares a concerning conversation with Vice President JD Vance, who surprisingly argues that the US dollar should not be the world's reserve currency. This sparks a discussion about the benefits of being the reserve currency, including lower borrowing costs, cheaper imports, and increased geopolitical leverage. The speaker also touches on the topic of China's infiltration of American education, highlighting a report that reveals 83 colleges and 26 schools across 30 states are exposing students to Chinese Communist Party propaganda. This is just one example of how China is trying to undermine the US from within. The speaker also discusses the importance of staying on top economically, citing the US dollar's role in imposing effective financial sanctions on countries like Russia and China. The conversation also explores the idea that economic warfare is a real and present threat, and that the US needs to stay vigilant in order to maintain its position as the world's leader. The speaker argues that losing our reserve currency status would be a significant blow to the US economy and would make us more vulnerable to global pressures. If you're concerned about the future of the US economy and the implications of losing our reserve currency status, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's in-depth analysis and discussion on this critical topic. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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Cliff Connolly, a member of the steering committee of the Democrats Socialist of America (DSA), discusses the organization's commitment to a revolutionary program and their stated disdain for the United States Constitution. Connolly explains that the DSA's program serves as a roadmap for achieving their goals, including the eventual establishment of a democratic socialist republic in North America. He emphasizes their dedication to internal party democracy and the broader revolutionary tradition of democracy, socialism, and abolitionism in the U.S. Connolly also highlights the party's intentions to abolish the Senate, expand the Supreme Court, and fundamentally alter the U.S. government structure. He concludes by stating that Democratic leaders, such as Jeffries and Schumer, are aligning with these radical changes despite their public stances.

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Aug 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday unsealed new and updated charges against 17 individuals working with an Iranian company that it alleges carried out hacks and data theft against U.S. universities, companies and government agencies. The DOJ said in a statement that the individuals were working with the Mabna Institute, which carried out hacking campaigns on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other Iranian government and university clients. The campaigns targeted hundreds of U.S. and international universities, dozens of U.S. companies, and at least five U.S. state and federal government agencies, it said. A previous indictment announced in March 2018 had charged nine of the 17 with a hacking campaign that targeted the U.S. Labor Department, the United Nations and computer networks in Hawaii and Indiana. The Iranian government’s representatives at the United Nations in New York did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Contact information for the Mabna Institute was not immediately available. The charges announced on Tuesday reveal “the broader network allegedly behind a sweeping, state-sponsored campaign to steal research and intellectual property from American universities, businesses, and government institutions,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jamie McDonald said in the statement. The U.S. State Department’s Rewards for Justice program on Tuesday announced a $10 million reward for information leading to the location of several of the people included in Tuesday’s charges. According to Tuesday’s statement by the DOJ, the Mabna Institute since at least 2013 and through 2017 targeted more than 100,000 accounts of professors around the world, including the successful penetration of roughly 8,000 professor email accounts across 144 U.S.-based universities and 178 universities in other countries.

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Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is accusing President Trump of being lazy in wartime—and dragging a trusted White House aide into his smear campaign. During a rally, Ossoff claimed Trump would rather "travel with Natalie" and build a ballroom than do his job as commander-in-chief . Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old cancer survivor and longtime Trump loyalist, is one of the president's most trusted assistants. t's messy, it's petty, and we're not ashamed to tell you exactly what we think about the Georgia Senator's antics. -- M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. ---- Like & Subscribe to M and M Extra Live ?? youtube.com/@MandMExtra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT

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