Fort Worth Woman Deported to Afghanistan in First Use of Rarely Invoked Terrorism Court
Nazira Haji Zada, 47, a former Fort Worth resident, was deported to Afghanistan after admitting she was an “alien terrorist” tied to a family plot for an ISIS-inspired Election Day 2024 mass shooting, marking the first-ever use of a federal court created in 1996 for such cases.
Beto O’Rourke Leads Anti-Trump Protest at Dallas City Hall as Some Local Conservatives Stay Quiet
About 300 people rallied against President Trump at Dallas City Hall with Beto O’Rourke on Thursday, while several conservative residents interviewed separately said they avoid discussing their political views publicly.
Hillary Clinton Says Trump Is Pushing ‘Socialism for the Rich’
Hillary Clinton told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that President Trump is engaged in “socialism for the rich” even as Republicans accuse Democrats of socialism, and urged party members to focus on legislating on housing and health care.
Vance Honors Charlie Kirk, Frames Midterms Around American ‘Birthright’ in Keynote Speech
Vice President JD Vance honored Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his assassination and framed the midterm elections around Americans’ “birthright” during a convention keynote speech.
Ontario Premier Says He Wants GOP to Lose Congress Over Trump Trade War
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he hopes Republicans lose control of Congress in the midterms as punishment for President Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, even as he pushed for renewed negotiations.
Kamala Harris Discusses Women’s Sports and Her Political Future in Podcast Interview With Megan Rapinoe
In a new podcast interview with Megan Rapinoe, Kamala Harris discussed women’s sports, wealth inequality and whether she’ll run again in 2028, while Rapinoe said women’s sports have seen a ‘regression’ in equal rights.
Netflix Post on Kirk Assassination Anniversary Sparks Backlash, Cancellations
Netflix says a social media post referencing a “neck injury” was tied to one of its shows, not the anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, but many online say the timing wasn’t coincidental.
Justice Department Accuses Berkeley Law of Racial Bias in Admissions
Federal officials say Berkeley Law’s admissions data show a strong bias favoring Black applicants over White and Asian applicants, a claim the school firmly denies.
DOJ Wins Six State Cases Ending In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants, Sues 15 More
The DOJ has won court rulings ending in-state college tuition discounts for illegal immigrants in six states and is suing roughly 15 more, arguing the practice violates federal law barring benefits to non-citizens that citizens don’t receive.
Bush and Rice Recall Fearing US Military Had Shot Down Flight 93 on 9/11
George W. Bush and Condoleezza Rice recalled a harrowing 10-minute stretch on September 11, 2001, when officials in a White House bunker believed the U.S. military had mistakenly shot down Flight 93.
Kimmel Moves Talarico Senate Interview to YouTube, Citing FCC Pressure ABC Has Not Confirmed
Jimmy Kimmel says his James Talarico interview will air on YouTube instead of ABC, citing FCC pressure the network has not publicly confirmed, in an episode that echoes a similar move by Stephen Colbert earlier this year.
Trump Ties $5,000 Payment Promise to GOP Keeping Congress
President Trump told Fox News his proposed $5,000 payment to every adult American depends on Republicans keeping control of Congress, pointing to tariff revenue as the funding source even though annual collections fall short of the plan’s cost.
Trump Claims Dallas Rally Beat NFL Opener as Patriots Fall 0-1 in Ugly Season Debut
President Trump said his Dallas rally outdrew the NFL’s season opener, a Thursday night that also saw the Patriots fall to 0-1, the Rams-49ers game head to Netflix from Australia, and Aaron Rodgers discuss his past relationship with Danica Patrick.
Dallas County Democratic Chairman Blasts GOP Over Midterm Convention in Dallas
Dallas County Democratic Party Chairman Kardal Coleman accused Republicans of a “culture of hate” and “racism” as the state GOP held its midterm convention in Dallas this week, while touting Democratic community outreach efforts in the county.
Detroit Democrat Whitsett Attacks El-Sayed’s Socialist Allies as ‘More Racist Than the KKK’
Detroit Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett says the socialist wing of her party, including allies of candidate Abdul El-Sayed, is “more racist than the KKK” toward Black voters.
Gen Z Writer At Dallas GOP Convention Says Slogans Won’t Cut It, Party Needs Concrete Offers
At the first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, a young conservative writer argues the GOP needs concrete policy offers for Gen Z voters rather than just calling Democrats communists.
ICE Sets Up Hotline for Reporting Commercial Driver’s License Fraud After Fatal Crashes
ICE has launched a new tipline, 866-347-2423, for reporting suspected commercial driver’s license fraud after DHS highlighted several fatal crashes involving illegal immigrants who held CDLs from California, Massachusetts, New York and Pennsylvania.
Trump-Endorsed DiLorenzo Wins GOP Primary for New Hampshire’s 1st District
Businessman Anthony DiLorenzo, backed by President Trump, won the Republican primary for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, which includes Manchester and is being vacated by Rep. Chris Pappas as he runs for Senate.
Texas food banks to hand out millions of free eggs from price-fixing settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says more than 7 million free eggs are being distributed to 17 food banks statewide, part of a settlement over allegations that egg producers conspired to inflate prices.
Helena Foulkes Ousts Gov. Dan McKee in Rhode Island Democratic Primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee lost his Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes, becoming the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary since 2018.
ICE Says It Deported More Than 2,000 Suspected Terrorists Since Trump Took Office
DHS says ICE arrested more than 2,150 and deported 2,015 known or suspected terrorists since January 2025, an announcement released as the nation marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks.
Fetterman Rejects Leaked Text Reports as Fellow Pennsylvania Senator McCormick Defends Him
Sen. John Fetterman is calling leaked-text reports about him skipping constituent meetings “smears,” while fellow Pennsylvania Sen. Dave McCormick defends him even as other Democrats push for his ouster.
Arlington County Approves $50,000 Fund for Families of Detained or Deported Immigrants
Arlington County approved $50,000 in funding, routed through the nonprofit Arlington Thrive, to help families of immigrants detained or deported by federal authorities, prompting local GOP leader Matthew Hurtt to call it a taxpayer-funded ‘slush fund.’
AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Vote With 43.8%, Prompting Trump Praise
AfD won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt’s regional election, a sharp rise from 2021, prompting President Trump to praise the party’s performance on Truth Social.