As Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Education, I’ve established a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism, mandating that all public schools show students a video announcement. This video promotes religious liberty and patriotism, includes a prayer mentioning President Trump, and states that participation is optional. However, the Attorney General has declared this mandate unenforceable, citing conflicts with parental rights and local control. This action follows my previous, legally challenged mandate to incorporate Bibles into school curricula, further highlighting my ongoing efforts to combat what I perceive as “woke ideology” in schools.
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Two former Missouri law enforcement officers, Julian Alcala and David McKnight, face separate federal indictments for violating the Fourth Amendment rights of multiple women. Both men allegedly searched women’s phones during traffic stops, seizing explicit images under the guise of verifying insurance or identification. Alcala is charged with 20 counts of deprivation of rights and destroying evidence, while McKnight faces nine similar charges. The FBI investigated both cases, emphasizing the importance of reporting such encounters.
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Today, we filed a $100 million lawsuit against the CIA, FBI, NYPD, and the Department of Justice, alleging their complicity in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X. The suit claims these agencies knew of the plot, actively suppressed evidence, and failed to protect him, contributing to a decades-long cover-up. This action seeks justice for the Shabazz family, who have suffered immensely due to the withheld information and the unresolved truth surrounding Malcolm X’s death. We hope this lawsuit will finally reveal the full extent of government involvement and hold those responsible accountable.
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Former Virginia Delegate Matt Fariss pleaded guilty to felony meth possession and illegal firearm possession, receiving a three-year sentence with all but 20 days suspended—time he’d already served. His guilty plea follows a March traffic stop where authorities discovered methamphetamine and a rifle in his vehicle. This conviction, resulting from a March 23rd arrest, permanently bars him from holding statewide office and possessing firearms. This concludes a tumultuous period following his acquittal on more serious charges earlier this year.
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Fox News mistakenly reported The Onion’s satirical claim of having 4.3 trillion daily readers as factual news, both on-air and in a written article. This occurred during a segment about Alex Jones’ Infowars sale to The Onion, highlighting the network’s failure to recognize the satirical nature of the claim, found on The Onion’s “About” section. The error prompted widespread ridicule on social media, with users pointing out the absurdity of the figure and the network’s journalistic lapse. To date, Fox News has not corrected the error.
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The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot halt a scheduled execution, allowing Robert Roberson’s execution to proceed. While the Court acknowledged the House committee’s right to seek Roberson’s testimony, it stipulated that the subpoena must not inherently block the execution. Lawmakers maintain their intent to gather Roberson’s testimony regarding his 2002 conviction for his daughter’s death, citing a 2013 law allowing challenges based on advances in forensic science. The Attorney General’s office, however, disputes the lawmakers’ claims, and the timing and manner of any further attempts to obtain testimony remain unclear.
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Anas Said, a 28-year-old Houston resident, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS and planning attacks in his city. Federal prosecutors allege that Said offered his home as a safe haven for ISIS members, expressed a desire to replicate the 9/11 attacks, and researched methods for creating explosives and using cellphones as detonators. While Said pleaded not guilty, the government claims he produced videos promoting ISIS and its violence, demonstrating a strong commitment to aiding the organization. If convicted, Said could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
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A pregnant woman in Kentucky, identified as Mary Poe, has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing it violates her constitutional rights to privacy and self-determination. The lawsuit, filed in Jefferson County Circuit Court, aims to strike down both the trigger law, which bans abortions except to save the patient’s life, and a separate six-week ban. Poe, who is seven weeks pregnant, claims she is unable to access abortion care in Kentucky and has been forced to arrange for out-of-state services, highlighting the substantial burden placed on women seeking abortion care. This legal challenge, brought by the ACLU, seeks class-action status to represent others facing similar circumstances, adding to the ongoing fight for abortion rights in Kentucky.
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Stephen King has announced his departure from X, citing the platform’s increasingly toxic atmosphere. This follows a similar decision by The Guardian and other notable figures who have expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and hate speech on the platform. King’s departure marks the latest blow to X, which has seen a surge in users migrating to rival platforms like Threads, particularly following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the site and subsequent changes to its policies and moderation practices. King’s decision highlights the growing discontent with X’s direction, raising concerns about the future of the platform and its ability to foster meaningful dialogue and engagement.
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In a dramatic crackdown on illegal mining, South African authorities have cut off food and water supplies to hundreds of miners trapped in an abandoned gold mine, forcing them to surface. This action, aimed at curbing a multi-billion dollar black market trade, has raised concerns about the miners’ well-being, with reports of deteriorating conditions and potential for tragedy. The government insists on a hardline approach, refusing to offer aid to those deemed criminals, while community members are organizing rescue efforts, putting themselves at risk to save those trapped. This situation highlights the desperation of miners facing limited job opportunities and the complexities of tackling an illicit industry fueled by poverty and organized crime.
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