Republicans blame swastika flag fiasco on ‘ruse’ that targeted multiple offices

A House Republican is blaming a “ruse” targeting multiple GOP offices on Capitol Hill after photos surfaced of an American flag altered to feature a swastika hanging in his office.

Rep. Dave Taylor (R–OH) garnered national headlines this week when an image circulated on social media showing an American flag altered to display a swastika inside his Washington, D.C. office. The image was a screenshot from a Zoom call with one of Taylor’s staffers and showed the doctored flag hanging on a cubicle wall in the background.

On Thursday, Taylor offered new insights into what happened. “Numerous Republican offices have confirmed that they were targeted by an unidentified group or individual who distributed American flags bearing a similar symbol, which were initially indistinguishable from an ordinary American flag to the naked eye,” he told Politico. “My office was among those that were subjected to this ruse.”

A Republican staffer also told the outlet that similar flags were mailed to multiple congressional offices in February. The staffer described the flags as clearly “hate mail.”

“It was plainly obvious to us that there was a swastika on the flag with the naked eye,” the staffer said. According to the staffer, there was no investigation conducted, and the flag was discarded “like we would hate mail.”
https://www.rawstory.com/swastika-flag/

Nueva unidad especial del NYPD hará la vida imposible a perpetradores de violencia doméstica

Al conmemorar el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica, el Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York (NYPD) lanza una medida pionera en todo el país: la creación de una unidad especializada en brindar apoyo a las víctimas de violencia doméstica, la cual dispondrá con 450 oficiales con mucha experiencia en investigar una de las incidencias más atendidas por las autoridades en la Gran Manzana. La nueva Unidad de Violencia Doméstica (DVU) permitirá a la Uniformada mejorar la forma en que investiga estos hechos, a la vez que fortalece el apoyo a las sobrevivientes. El despliegue completo comenzará la próxima semana y estará disponible en los cinco condados. Este anuncio lamentablemente coincide con el aumento de los incidentes de violencia doméstica en todo el país. La gran proporción de este tipo de agresiones, que pueden terminar en fatalidades sangrientas, se ubican en vecindarios hispanos de Manhattan y comunidades de color de El Bronx, Brooklyn y Queens, definidas por los altos niveles de desempleo y pobreza. Desde la pandemia de COVID-19, casi el 40% de las agresiones graves en la ciudad de Nueva York están relacionadas con este tipo de agresiones en el seno de los hogares. Un perpetrador de violencia doméstica es quien agrede física, psicológica o sexualmente a otra persona dentro del ámbito familiar o de pareja. “Este es un enfoque centrado en la persona sobreviviente, enfocado en su seguridad, en eliminar a los depredadores violentos de nuestras comunidades y en prevenir el próximo incidente antes de que sea demasiado tarde”, informó la comisionada de NYPD, Jessica Tish. Oficiales especializados Nuevos oficiales y detectives especializados en violencia doméstica serán reasignados de la Oficina de Servicios de Patrulla y la Oficina de Vivienda a la Oficina de Detectives, donde dirigirán este tipo de investigaciones de principio a fin. Anteriormente, se asignaba a agentes de comisaría y de vivienda, así como a detectives de las brigadas locales de comisaría, para trabajar estas incidencias, lo que resultaba en la duplicación de tareas en múltiples momentos. Gracias a este enfoque, se agilizará la gestión de casos de violencia doméstica: los investigadores de la DVU asumirán una mayor responsabilidad en cada caso y las sobrevivientes se beneficiarán de un apoyo constante, investigaciones eficientes y resultados. NYPD también está implementando dos nuevos roles, para apoyar las mejores prácticas y la capacitación: un asesor legal especializado en este tipo de agresiones y un director de prevención e intervención. Los asesores legales especializados trabajarán con los cinco fiscales de distrito de la ciudad para priorizar las necesidades de las sobrevivientes y desarrollar casos y procesos judiciales exitosos. Posteriormente, los directores de prevención e intervención en violencia doméstica formalizarán y ampliarán los programas de capacitación para los oficiales de policía que interactúan con sobrevivientes y agresores. Tras los depredadores Para facilitar las detenciones, el NYPD también establecerá Equipos de Investigación de Delitos Menores de Violencia Doméstica («I-Card»), compuestos por ocho sargentos y 40 detectives y oficiales de policía, para localizar y detener a sospechosos buscados por este tipo de delitos. Esta crucial táctica de intervención reconoce la compleja dinámica de los incidentes de violencia doméstica y brinda ayuda a las personas que causan daño, a la vez que protege a las sobrevivientes y sus familias. “Se trata de uno de los delitos más comunes en Nueva York y en el país, la violencia de pareja y la violencia doméstica exigen soluciones innovadoras e integrales. Con esta unidad se garantiza seguir formando a investigadores, mantener a los sobrevivientes seguros y garantizar que los agresores rindan cuentas”, declaró el fiscal de distrito de Manhattan, Alvin Bragg, Jr. Un flagelo en barrios hispanos:.
https://eldiariony.com/2025/10/16/nueva-unidad-especial-del-nypd-hara-la-vida-imposible-a-perpetradores-de-violencia-domestica/

Fmr Nat’l Security Advisor John Bolton indicted on 18 counts, accused of mishandling and sharing classified docs

OAN Staff Blake Wolf, Brooke Mallory and Sophia Flores UPDATE: 2: 05 PM Thursday, October 16, 2025: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has been indicted on 18 counts of illegally hoarding or sending sensitive national security information by a federal grand jury. The indictment in a Greenbelt, Maryland federal court, alleges that Bolton knowingly transmitted materials related to foreign policy matters after President Trump fired Bolton from the White House in 2019. These sensitive national security documents were shared through a personal email. If found guilty, Bolton faces up to 10 years behind bars on each count of the indictment. 12: 56 PM Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton is expected to face a federal indictment after being accused of mishandling and transmitting classified government documents using his private AOL email account. While he has not been formally charged, multiple sources suggest that a grand jury in Maryland is expected to issue an indictment soon. The development follows FBI raids on Bolton’s Maryland home and Washington, D. C., office, where agents seized documents labeled “classified,” “confidential,” and “secret” including materials related to weapons of mass destruction and strategic communications. The indictment is anticipated to detail Bolton’s mishandling of classified information during his time as President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, stemming from Trump’s first administration. Bolton allegedly used his personal AOL email account to share and store classified information through daily notes and summaries of his White House activities from 2018 to 2019. These documents reportedly contained sensitive national security details, prompting federal authorities to raid his Bethesda, Maryland, home in August 2025 seeking the “highly sensitive national security” information. The indictment is expected to hit as soon as Wednesday or Thursday. One Justice Department official told the New York Post that the case against Bolton is “airtight.” During the recent raid, FBI agents were able to remove a white binder from Bolton’s home labeled “statement and reflections to allied strikes,” which included folders labeled “Trump I-IV.” The FBI was also able to remove four boxes labeled “printed daily activities,” in addition to “two iPhones, four computers and hard drives, and two USB drives,” according to a Department of Justice filing. The probe into Bolton’s alleged mishandling of classified documents was first introduced in 2020 through a “very specific intelligence capacity,” which exposed Bolton’s decision to allegedly transfer classified documents to his home before Trump fired him in 2019. However, the probe was ultimately dismissed under the prior Biden administration due to “political reasons,” officials at the time stated, although it has since been reopened under FBI Director Kash Patel. Bolton has been a vocal critic of President Trump’s foreign policy following his departure from the administration. Bolton’s tenure under Trump was also marked by significant policy disagreements, particularly regarding approaches to Iran, North Korea, and Afghanistan. These differences led to Bolton’s dismissal in September 2019 with Trump citing “strong disagreements” over foreign policy as the primary reason. His conduct has also attracted bipartisan scrutiny for aggressive tactics, hawkish policies, and potential legal infractions, spanning his tenures in the Bush and Trump administrations, his published works, and current investigations. Notably, as Under Secretary of State for Arms Control, Bolton pressured intelligence analysts to exaggerate evidence of Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) to justify the U. S. invasion. He targeted analysts like Christian Westerman, who disputed the claims. Stay informed! Receive breaking news alerts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. What do YOU think? Click here to jump to the comments! Sponsored Content Below Share this post!.
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/fmr-natl-security-advisor-john-bolton-indicted-on-18-counts-accused-of-mishandling-and-sharing-classified-docs/

Letitia James denies federal charges, vows to defend herself

New York State Attorney General Letitia James has rejected federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements, calling it a baseless case of revenge for her successful litigation against Donald Trump and his companies.
https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/letitia-james-denies-fraud/

Jake Haro, father to missing baby Emmanuel, pleads guilty to murder in child’s death

The father of missing baby Emmanuel Haro has pled guilty to murder in Riverside County.

Jake Haro entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder in the death of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel. This development comes several weeks after the boy’s parents falsely reported him missing in Riverside County.

Haro appeared in a Riverside courtroom on Thursday, where he changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. In addition to the murder charge, he also pled guilty to filing a false police report and assault of a child under 8, according to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.

The 32-year-old Haro was arrested alongside Emmanuel’s mother, Rebecca Haro, 41, in connection with the boy’s death in August. Initially, the couple claimed that Emmanuel had been kidnapped after an assailant attacked Rebecca Haro. However, that story was later proven false.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-16/jake-haro-father-to-baby-emmanuel-pleads-guilty

Chris Hansen Joins ICE in Capture of Transgender Illegal Accused of Assaulting Two Boys [WATCH]

Journalist and “Takedown” host Chris Hansen recently joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during an enforcement operation, as featured on Jesse Watters Primetime. The collaboration between Hansen’s investigative team and ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) targets illegal aliens who have committed crimes against minors.

During one such operation in San Diego, agents arrested a transgender illegal alien identified as Diana Devon-Richardson. Devon-Richardson is accused of sexually assaulting two teenage boys while babysitting. Video footage from the ride-along shows Hansen asking the suspect, “Do you know why they decided to pick you up today?” Devon-Richardson responded, “I don’t know. I was on my way to an appointment for a new apartment, and they jumped out of nowhere. I wasn’t even paying attention. I was on my way to get to Starbucks.”

Watters played the clip during his show and said, “Chris Hansen did a ride-along and caught a wild one, a trans illegal. Meet Diana Devon-Richardson. He allegedly sexually assaulted two young boys while he was babysitting. Hansen nabbed him getting a pumpkin spice at Starbucks.”

When questioned about the allegations, Devon-Richardson’s dismissive reply was, “Nothing. They were rich.” Hansen later corrected these claims during his Fox News interview.

“First of all, it wasn’t 32 years ago. It was 20 years ago when Deanna was Devon, living in Maryland, and was convicted of sexually assaulting two teen boys. He was babysitting, convicted, did time, had some other trouble with the law, transitioned into his current identity, and was living in San Diego without registering as a sex offender. I’m sorry. You’re here illegally. It’s time to go,” Hansen stated.

Devon-Richardson was taken into ICE custody for violating federal law by failing to register as a sex offender and for remaining in the United States illegally.

Hansen shared with Watters that ICE has recently intensified efforts to arrest convicted predators through these operations. “In the last month, we have caught 45 predators seeking to exploit children. Seven of those were part of a new investigative series with ICE-E-R-O. They go out after these people who are here illegally but have also been convicted of crimes against children,” he explained.

He recounted a case involving a convicted sex offender from Mexico living next to a daycare center and only three blocks from a school. “As we’re doing this, anti-ICE protesters are rallying outside ICE headquarters with no idea what we just did,” Hansen remarked.

Watters pointed out the irony of the protests, saying, “So they don’t like ICE next to schools.” Hansen responded, “But it’s okay to have a registered sex offender next door to a daycare facility.”

Hansen praised ICE officers for their dedication and professionalism. “They are very happy to have their hard work shown. These are dedicated men and women who are trying to get criminals out of this country,” he said.

Closing the segment, Watters emphasized the seriousness of such offenses. “If you’re accused of having sex with a kid and you’re in this country illegally, you’re going home,” he concluded.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/chris-hansen-joins-ice-in-capture-of-transgender-illegal-accused-of-assaulting-two-boys-watch/

Illegal Aliens Ram Border Patrol SUV; Chicago Protest Turns Violent [WATCH]

Federal authorities reported that two Venezuelan nationals were detained Tuesday morning in Chicago following a incident in which a vehicle allegedly rammed a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle and fled. The event triggered a pursuit that ended with arrests and a confrontation between agents and protesters.

According to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, the incident took place near South Avenue N during an immigration enforcement operation.

“This morning while conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago, a vehicle, driven by an illegal alien, rammed a Border Patrol vehicle and attempted to flee the scene,” the spokesperson said. “Border Patrol pursued the vehicle and was eventually able to stop it utilizing an authorized precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver.

Once the vehicle was stopped, the suspects, who are both illegal aliens, attempted to flee on foot. As Border Patrol arrested the subjects and attempted to secure the scene, a crowd began to form and eventually turned hostile, prompting the use of crowd control measures.”

A senior DHS source identified the two individuals as Luis Gerardo Pirela-Ramirez and Yonder Enrique Tenefe-Perez, both from Venezuela. Both were detained following the PIT maneuver and subsequent foot pursuits.

Officials stated that video captured at the scene shows objects being thrown and a roadway being blocked as agents sought to secure the area. Federal officers deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd.

In a follow-up statement addressing broader enforcement concerns, the DHS spokesperson said, “This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest, and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers.”

“The fact that this attack was carried out by two illegal immigrants highlights the need for federal law enforcement to continue enforcing the laws of our nation— all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown,” the spokesperson added.

This incident comes amid rising tensions surrounding federal immigration operations in Chicago. Federal officials previously reported that officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were confronted in an event described as a “coordinated assault” by a convoy of roughly ten vehicles. Local authorities were notified during that episode.

Chicago police were reportedly directed not to intervene; federal officials characterized that directive as a stand-down order. Last week, President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem addressed that earlier episode, calling the stand-down order “illegal” and urging accountability for officials involved.

Federal agencies have since continued scheduled enforcement operations in the city.

Tuesday’s enforcement action began with mobile surveillance and vehicle interdiction procedures commonly used by Border Patrol tactical units in urban settings, according to officials familiar with the operation.

After the PIT maneuver brought the suspect vehicle to a stop, agents moved to detain the occupants. The crowd formed shortly after the arrests began, officials said.

No injuries to agents were immediately reported. Authorities did not release information regarding injuries among bystanders.

Homeland Security officials confirmed that both detainees would be processed in accordance with federal immigration and criminal procedures. Potential charges related to the vehicle-ramming allegation have been referred to federal prosecutors.

The department noted that additional arrests related to the crowd confrontation are possible pending review of video evidence and agent reports.

The Chicago field offices for CBP and ICE have increased coordination with other federal partners during recent operations, citing officer safety concerns and incident response planning.

Federal agencies stated they are reviewing the use of crowd control measures deployed on Tuesday under standard after-action protocols.

Local officials have not yet released independent accounts of the incident near South Avenue N.

DHS affirmed that updates on charging decisions and custody status for the two detainees will be provided through standard public information channels as they become available.

Federal authorities reiterated that enforcement operations will continue in the Chicago area under existing priorities and guidelines.

Additionally, DHS announced it will evaluate security posture around field operations and adjust staffing as necessary in response to public safety conditions encountered during arrests and transport.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/illegal-aliens-ram-border-patrol-suv-chicago-protest-turns-violent-watch/

[長崎県]偽電話詐欺関与の疑いで中国籍の男逮捕

長崎県で偽電話詐欺関与の疑い、中国籍の男を逮捕

2025年10月16日 6:00

長崎県警は、偽電話詐欺に関与した疑いで中国籍の男を逮捕しました。詳細な情報や続報については、有料会員限定の記事でご確認いただけます。

また、長崎県内では連続窃盗の容疑で別の男が送検され、捜査が終結しています。

※この記事は有料会員限定の記事です。残り181文字を読むには、7日間無料トライアル(1日37円で読み放題)または年払いプランがおすすめです。

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https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1411827/

Ski Mask Bandit Foiled by Convenience Store Clerk

Security camera footage from the early morning hours captures a tense confrontation between a store clerk and a man dressed entirely in black near the entrance of the store. The video shows the clerk raising his arm while keeping a safe distance from the suspect, who appears to be holding a knife-like object.

According to police, the man entered the store at approximately 3 a.m. Without uttering a word, he pointed what looked like a kitchen knife at the male clerk and demanded money. The clerk’s loud shouting startled the suspect, causing him to flee the scene without taking any cash.

At the time of the incident, the only person inside the store was the clerk, who fortunately remained unharmed.

This attempted robbery has raised concerns among nearby residents. One local resident commented, “There aren’t many streetlights in the area, so we’ve installed security cameras ourselves, fearing something like this might happen one day.”

The suspect escaped on a motorcycle and is still at large. Police are currently reviewing security footage and continuing their search for the individual. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147287.php

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