A man who had been arrested and sentenced for threatening to kill President Donald Trump and others was sentenced to prison and released before allegedly making more threats.

Diedrich Holgate, 47, was sentenced to a year and a half of prison time for the original threats made when Trump was a 2024 candidate.

‘I have the right to kill the president. I want to kill you.’

In 2024, Holgate threatened to kill the president nearly three dozen times in posts on social media and calls and voicemails sent to U.S. Secret Service.

“I will kill everyone,” he said, according to Fox News, citing a federal indictment. “The president is going to die. I don’t care if it is Trump or Biden. I will hang everyone for treason.”

In one call, when he was asked directly who he was targeting, he responded, “POTUS, FLOTUS, and SCOTUS. … I have the right to kill the president. I want to kill you.”

Holgate was also sentenced to supervised release, which he began to serve on Jan. 21 at the Northwest Regional Re-Entry Center in Portland, Oregon. Holgate was released to a halfway house, where he allegedly continued to make threats and was subsequently arrested again.

He was kicked out of the halfway house after being found vaping in a bathroom, according to testimony from Diana Leiseth, his federal probation officer.

Leiseth said Holgate would send her 20 to 40 messages a day and renewed his threat to kill the president and others. One message allegedly said: “Trump’s gonna fkn pardon me or I’ll kill him!!!!”

“I’m done playing — everyone is dead, dead, dead,” the man said to Leiseth, according to her testimony.

Leiseth added that Holgate refused to stay at approved residential housing and didn’t show up to a probation request.

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A man by the same name in Austin, Texas, was arrested in 2017 and allegedly threatened to kill an Austin police officer and his family for violating his constitutional rights.

Holgate was ordered to be held in custody pending a new hearing in the trial.

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Six technically unrelated news stories are all pointing in the same direction, but nobody is noticing the common thread, says Glenn Beck.

Those stories are as follows, Glenn says:

1. Recently declassified documents revealed that the Biden administration had evidence that China was accessing American voter registration data in 2020, but it “was hidden from members of Congress” and “from the people.”

2. “There is so much fraud in this country” that recovering even “half of it” could “balance the budget,” with a new task force now being launched to go after it.

3. The national debt has now surpassed $39 trillion.

4.The Supreme Court is “quietly, patiently reconsidering” the doctrine of qualified immunity — a legal rule that protects government officials from being sued for violating rights unless the violation matches an exactly identical situation already ruled unconstitutional in a previous case.

5. In Las Vegas, the Metropolitan Police Department recently defied a judge’s order to release a suspect with 35 prior arrests and a conviction for involuntary manslaughter onto pretrial GPS monitoring, citing public safety risks.

6. Key allies, like Germany, France, the U.K., and others, are refusing to commit military support to reopen or secure the Strait of Hormuz — a vital global oil shipping route that Iran has heavily disrupted or de facto closed amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.

“Every story by itself is dismissible, until one day you realize they were never separate stories at all,” says Glenn

When you zoom out and see the big picture, it becomes clear that these aren’t really news stories at all, he says. “They’re signals; they’re sirens; they’re warnings.”

There are two possibilities when it comes to these six stories, Glenn argues: Either “the government is actually starting to do its job … confronting fraud, confronting corruption, restoring accountability, having our allies take a stand one way or another,” or “the system [is beginning] to lose control of itself.”

“If this is a correction and we lean into it, we fix it, we demand the truth, we rebuild. But if this is collapse, then the most dangerous thing we can do is pretend it’s normal,” he says.

“What is the solution?” he asks.

To those who aren’t connecting the dots between these six stories, Glenn’s advice is blunt: “Wake up and recognize where we are in history.”

To those who do recognize the imminent peril, he gives a choice: “There is a movement to correct [America’s deep-rooted corruption] right now. Are you part of that movement, or are you part of the movement that says, ‘I just can’t do anything about it’?”

“I know which side I’ve chosen,” he says. “I demand … we tear down the corruption; I demand we believe that this country is worth saving and taking the steps every day to preserve our principles in our own families, in our own neighborhood, in our own town, in our own state.”

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In a last-ditch effort to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Democrats have been attempting to defund the Department of Homeland Security — and their plan is backfiring miserably.

“Guess what, guys?” BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales says. “You played yourselves, because now you’ve unleashed ICE agents at airports across the country.”

“The Radical Left Democrats have hurt so many people with their vicious and uncaring ways. What they have done to the Department of Homeland Security, our fantastic TSA Officers, and, most importantly, the great people of our Country, is an absolute disgrace,” President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“If the Democrats do not allow for Just and Proper Security at our Airports, and elsewhere throughout our Country, ICE will do the job far better than ever done before! The Fascist Democrats will never protect America, but the Republicans will,” he added.

And, as expected, the Democrats are not happy with Trump’s move to place ICE agents at airports around the country.

“The last thing that the American people need are untrained ICE agents to be deployed at airports all across the country, potentially to brutalize or in some instances kill them,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Dana Bash in a segment on CNN.

“He is trying to do what they always do, and any time that they want to make this country less safe and any time that they don’t want to go along with what the majority of Americans decided when President Trump was elected on his agenda of deporting the criminals, the illegals,” Gonzales says, before showing a clip of what TSA lines have looked like across the country.

“You’re affecting a whole hell of a lot of Americans, Democrats. You are restricting their ability to just travel freely and be able to just show up at an airport and go through all the motions and go get to their flight and go wherever they need to go,” she continues.

However, while Jeffries and other Democrats claim it’s the fault of the Republicans, even ABC News is reporting that the blame can be placed squarely on the Democrats.

“Democrats have once again blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security as they continue to insist on reforms to ICE and Customs and Border Protection in exchange for funding the agency,” a post on X from the network reads.

“The same ABC News that likes to call terrorists activists,” Gonzales adds.

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All of the top Democratic candidates running for governor of California accused the University of Southern California and KABC-TV of being racist against the minority candidates after none of them met the criteria to join a debate.

Two Republicans and four Democrats met the standard to appear in a debate scheduled for Tuesday, but some of the lower-tier candidates complained that those who qualified were all white. The criteria is a mix of polling performance and campaign donations.

‘Democrats in this state cannot organize anything.’

The Democrats who qualified for the debate are former Rep. Katie Porter, Rep. Eric Swalwell, billionaire Tom Steyer, and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.

According to the New York Times, the candidates left out pointed to Mahan, a white candidate who would not have qualified but for the millions of dollars he has raised in Silicon Valley, as evidence of racial bias.

“This biased and bigoted action by USC to manipulate the data to exclude every qualified Black, Latino, and API candidate in favor of a less qualified white candidate is shameful,” former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa railed.

“We are a minority-majority state, and the idea that the four candidates of color are not going to be on the stage to bring those perspectives, to really speak to those communities, is really not doing right by the voters,” said former California Controller Betty Yee.

“Criteria used to determine which candidates qualify to participate in a debate must be transparent, fair, and objective,” Porter responded. “I’m disappointed by how USC handled the process for Tuesday’s debate. Candidates and Californians deserve answers.”

“It is a shame that USC has decided to elevate one candidate at the expense of others,” Swalwell replied. “USC, and every host of a gubernatorial debate, should employ fair, objective, and honest criteria for all candidates. I remain hopeful they will do so Tuesday night.”

Steyer also accused USC of coming up with “retroactive standards that elevate some candidates that didn’t meet the initial criteria” in order to exclude other candidates.

Mahan called on the organizers to include four candidates who were excluded and are persons of color: Villaraigosa, Yee, Biden HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

“The organizers of the USC debate must include these qualified candidates, and I ask all my fellow candidates to support this request,” he wrote.

USC defended the “independence, objectivity, and integrity” of the researcher who created the criteria for the debate and then canceled the debate.

Republican candidate Steve Hilton mocked Democrats after the cancellation.

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“It’s another example that Democrats in this state cannot organize anything. … This is a really important debate about the future of our state,” Hilton said. People want to hear from the candidates, especially in such a crowded field, but yet again, the needs of the insiders, the Democrats, come before the needs of the people.”

One recent poll shows Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco taking the lead at 17% and 16% respectively, while Swalwell and Porter tie at 13%. Steyer comes in fifth place with 10% support.

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A sanctuary state governor is refusing to confirm whether he will honor an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer request against an illegal alien accused of fatally shooting a college student.

Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old college student at Illinois’ Loyola University Chicago, was attacked at around 1 a.m. on Thursday when she was out on a walk with friends to view the northern lights.

‘We are calling on Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago’s sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this criminal illegal alien from jail back into American neighborhoods.’

Jose Medina-Medina, an illegal alien from Venezuela, approached Gorman while wearing a mask and armed with a gun, according to the Department of Homeland Security. When Gorman attempted to flee, Medina-Medina allegedly fired his gun, shooting Gorman. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The DHS reported that Medina-Medina was apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol agents in May 2023 but was released into the country under the Biden administration. He was again released from custody the following month after he was arrested in Chicago for allegedly shoplifting.

On March 22, the DHS asked Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) not to release Medina-Medina from custody a third time and instead honor ICE’s arrest detainer.

RELATED: College student went to Chicago park to see northern lights — and was lethally shot by illegal alien suspect, DHS says

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The Federalist reported Monday that Pritzker’s office refused to say whether his administration would honor ICE’s request.

“Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and Loyola University community grieving the senseless murder of Sheridan Gorman,” a spokesperson for Pritzker’s office told the Federalist.

“Violent crime has no place in our streets, and we expect the alleged perpetrator to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” the spokesperson continued. “The Trump administration needs to stop politicizing heinous tragedies and instead focus on real solutions, like reinstating federal funds to prevent violence that support our public safety efforts.”

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Medina-Medina is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

“Sheridan Gorman had her whole life ahead of her before this cold-blooded killer decided to end her life. She was failed by open border policies and sanctuary politicians who RELEASED this illegal alien TWICE before he went on to commit this heinous murder,” DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated. “We are calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago’s sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this criminal illegal alien from jail back into American neighborhoods.”

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A quadruple amputee who is also a professional cornhole player is accused of fatally shooting his car passenger, according to numerous reports. But how could he have fired a gun?

Two people flagged down police officers in La Plata, Maryland, at 10:25 p.m. Sunday, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office said. La Plata is about 35 miles south of Washington, D.C.

‘It’s early in the investigation, but there’s no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the shooting and that he acted alone.’

Officials said a preliminary investigation revealed the two people in question were in the back seat of a car when the driver — Dayton James Webber, 27, of La Plata — shot and killed the front-seat passenger during an argument.

Officials said Webber pulled over and asked the two passengers to help pull the victim out of the car — but the two witnesses refused, exited the car, and left the scene.

Webber then fled with the victim still in the car, officials said, adding that all the occupants of the car are known to each other.

A search began, and nearly two hours later, a resident of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, called 911 to report a body in a yard, officials said.

Officers responded and found the victim — Bradrick Michael Wells, 27, of Waldorf — who was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Charles County Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Webber and found his car in Charlottesville, Virginia, officials said.

Webber was found at a nearby hospital seeking treatment for a medical issue, officials said.

Upon Webber’s release from the hospital, officers with the Albemarle County Police Department arrested Webber, officials said.

Webber soon was arraigned in the District Court of Maryland for Charles County, WTTG-TV reported, adding that he was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and two counts of first-degree assault.

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WTTG, citing a statement of charges filed by Det. M. Bigelow of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, said Webber picked up two people from work in a vehicle with Wells already in the front passenger seat.

While the vehicle was in motion, an argument broke out between Webber and Wells, the station said, citing the documents.

The two witnesses told police that Webber pulled out a firearm and shot Wells twice in the head during the argument, WTTG reported.

The statement of charges also indicates that Webber soon pulled the vehicle over and asked the passengers to remove Wells from the car, but they refused, exited the vehicle, and flagged down a police officer, the station said. Webber drove off with Wells still inside the car, WTTG said.

Around 12:41 a.m. Monday, a Charlotte Hall resident found Wells’ body on the side of a road, the station said, citing the documents.

The statement of charges notes that both witnesses from the car positively identified Webber as the shooter and Wells as the victim, WTTG reported, which provided the basis for the murder and assault charges against Webber.

Police have not explained how Webber — a quadruple amputee — was able to drive a car or fire a weapon, the station said.

“It’s early in the investigation, but there’s no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the shooting and that he acted alone,” Diane Richardson of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office told WTTG in a statement.

However, the station in its story included links to videos posted on social media that WTTG said “do appear to show Webber shooting rifles and 9mm handguns.”

The station, citing reports, said Webber underwent quadruple amputation as a baby after a blood infection.

What’s more, WTTG said Webber is a professional cornhole player in the American Cornhole League.

“That’s one of the great things about our sport, how accessible it is, and how we like to say anyone can play, anyone can win, because if you want to put your mind to it, you want to put the time into practice, you can become competitive,” ACL Commissioner Stacey Moore told Fox News Digital earlier this month, according to the station.

Those who have more information about this case are asked to call Det. R. Johnson at 301-609-6453, WTTG said.

Tipsters who want to remain anonymous may contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS, the station said, adding that tips also can be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app.

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Delta Air Lines is apparently pressuring members of Congress to restore funding to Transportation Security Administration agents amid the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.

The decision by Democratic lawmakers to withhold funding for DHS has resulted in lengthy airport security lines, particularly in Atlanta, which is home to Delta’s headquarters. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports, has advised air travelers to arrive at least four hours before their scheduled flights.

‘It’s ridiculous to see them being used as political chips.’

Meanwhile, the callout rate for the airport’s TSA agents reached 41.5% on Sunday, according to the DHS.

TSA agents have not received their full paychecks since Feb. 14. They received partial paychecks on Feb. 28, missed their next pay period on March 13, and are set to miss their second full paychecks on March 27.

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian called the situation “inexcusable” during a March 17 interview with CNBC.

“It’s inexcusable that our security agents, our frontline agents, that are central to what we do, are not being paid. And it’s ridiculous to see them being used as political chips,” Bastian stated. “So yeah, we’re outraged.”

“If there’s a call to action here, and I think over 90% of the American public support those people getting paid, ask our folks right here in Washington to do their job. Get our people paid. They can do it,” Bastian added.

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Delta appears to be pressuring Congress members to act by suspending a special benefit typically granted to them.

The airline announced that it has halted its dedicated flight assistance service for Capitol Hill legislators, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution first reported.

“Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” a statement from the company reads, according to the AJC. “Next to safety, Delta’s No. 1 priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the current environment.”

Members of Congress will be treated like all Delta travelers, according to their SkyMiles status, a spokesperson told the news outlet.

RELATED: ‘Absolute insanity’: Democrats’ DHS shutdown has travelers lining up outside Atlanta airport

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Last week, Bastian joined nine other aviation CEOs in an open letter to Congress, stressing the importance of paying TSA agents. Leaders of American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines also signed the letter.

“Americans — who live in your districts and home states — are tired of long lines at airports, travel delays and flight cancellations caused by shutdown after shutdown,” the letter reads. “Yet, once again air travel is the political football amid another government shutdown.”

“First, leaders should immediately come together to reach an agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security,” it continues. “Then they need to act so this problem never happens again.”

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An American hostage has been released by the Taliban after more than a year in custody.

Fox News reported Tuesday that Dennis Coyle, an American academic who spent nearly two decades in Afghanistan before being detained by the Taliban without charges, has finally been released after more than a year in near-solitary confinement.

‘Today, Dennis is on his way home.’

Coyle, 64, was taken from his home in Kabul in January 2025.

“The United States welcomes the release of American citizen Dennis Coyle, who was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan for more than a year,” Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler said in a statement to Fox News.

RELATED: Suspect in National Guard shooting was part of CIA-backed unit that hunted down Taliban commanders

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Earlier this month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, writing on social media, “The Taliban continue to use terrorist tactics to seek policy concessions, but it won’t work under this administration. The Taliban must release Dennis Coyle, Mahmood Habibi, and all Americans unjustly detained in Afghanistan.”

On Tuesday, Rubio celebrated Coyle’s release as “a positive step towards ending the practice of hostage diplomacy.”

“Earlier this month, I met Molly, Amy, and Patti as they asked for help freeing their brother Dennis Coyle from detention in Afghanistan. Today, Dennis is on his way home. We thank the UAE and Qatar for their support,” Rubio said on social media.

Coyle’s family told Fox News that Coyle had been working legally as an academic researcher to support language communities in Afghanistan.

He was seized on January 27, 2025, just days after another American, Ryan Corbett, was released at the start of President Trump’s second term, CBS News reported on the anniversary of Coyle’s detention.

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Coyle’s release on social media. A section of the translated post on X reads: “[The release] has further strengthened the atmosphere of trust between the two countries. Likewise, it expresses the hope that both countries will, in the future, find ways to resolve the remaining issues through mutual understanding and constructive dialogue.”

Habibi’s status is unclear. The U.S. government, including the House Foreign Affairs Committee, claims he was taken hostage by the Taliban in August 2022. The State Department has offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to his whereabouts.

CBS News reported in January that the Taliban denies that they arrested him.

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