Syracuse football coach Fran Brown explained his strange ritual when he loses a game, which includes not showering or going to bed with his wife.

Brown’s team lost 37-31 to Boston College over the weekend. The coach hosted a press conference on Monday. It was at that press conference that a media member asked Brown exactly what preparation he does between a Saturday loss and a Monday press conference.

Brown replied that he immediately starts watching game footage multiple times before moving on to footage about his next opponent when his family is asleep. The coach then described his ritual of not bathing if he loses.

“Honestly, I’ve got like a ritual when we lose,” he began. “I didn’t even get into the shower until earlier this morning. I just be mad, brush my teeth. It’s like, ‘I don’t deserve soap. I don’t deserve to do all that.'”

‘I can’t sleep in the bed if we lose because I’m not going to be able to shower.’

Coach Brown explained that not only does his habit stem from the fact that he feels he let his players down, but also that when he loses he is just up all night bothering his wife.

“I’m just focused on trying to get back and try to make sure that our players mentally understand that I let them down. They didn’t do it,” Brown said. “I just wake up all night. Especially when we lose. I wake up like, damn, that really happened that way. … And then I just move on.”

The 42-year-old continued to reveal his procedure, stating that he also can’t sleep in his bed with his wife if Syracuse loses, likely because he stinks.

“There’s a process I follow all week, win, lose, or draw. Only thing is, my wife … I can’t sleep in the bed if we lose because I’m not going to be able to shower.”

“I just brush my teeth because I have to, so y’all don’t say my breath stinks,” he continued.

With a 6-3 record, Brown has had a limited number of non-showering weekends but said he is focused on Syracuse’s upcoming game against the University of California.

The coach said he has been thinking about the historic nature of the game, given that the two teams haven’t played each other since 1968.

However, Brown will continue his mantra of “winners get washed.”

“You gotta earn the right to certain things, so winners get washed. Loser, I just kind of wait a little bit,” he concluded.

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Peanut — the internet sensation squirrel — was taken from his home in New York by state officials in what the pet’s owner has declared to be an act of government overreach. The beloved squirrel that took the internet by storm was then killed by government officials. Details are starting to leak as to what really happened during the shocking state raid and killing of a family’s cherished pet.

Timeline of shocking state raid for a squirrel and a raccoon

Chemung County Executive Christopher J. Moss explained the timeline of events during a press conference on Tuesday.

The Chemung County Health Department’s Environmental Health Services received a complaint through an email on Oct. 19 about a squirrel and a raccoon living inside the home of Mark and Daniela Longo in Southport, New York. The complaint claimed the couple was not licensed to house the wild animals inside the home.

‘We are filing a very big lawsuit.’

On Oct. 21, the complaint was forwarded to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Elmira Animal Control.

A day later, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation contacted the Chemung County Health Department to inform the agency that the “DEC is aware of an individual in Chemung County who is known to illegally possess an adult gray squirrel and at least 4 young raccoons,” adding, “They may also be in possession of other illegal wildlife species.”

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation declared, “We would like to know if the Health Department would recommend these animals be tested for rabies as a precaution for human safety.”

On Oct. 23, the Chemung County Health Department contacted the New York State Department of Health’s Zoonosis Program, which reportedly advised: “Wildlife cannot be confined like domestic animals, and if there was an exposure, the animals would need to be tested for rabies. Exposure is typically from a bite but can also be caused by saliva entering a wound or mucous membrane.”

Government reportedly planned to euthanize squirrel days before raid, contradicting narrative

As Blaze News previously reported, state agents conducted a raid on the Longos’ home on Oct. 30.

“And 10 to 12 DEC officers raided my house as if I was a drug dealer,” Mark Longo stated. “I sat outside my house for five hours. I had to get a police escort to my bathroom.”

“I wasn’t even allowed to feed my rescue horses breakfast or lunch,” Longo claimed. “I sat there like a criminal after they interrogated my wife to check out her immigration status.”

Longo added, “They got a search warrant. Four departments and a judge signed off on a search warrant for a squirrel and a raccoon.”

Longo said that the search lasted for five hours, and state agents went through “every cabinet, nook and cranny” of his home.

Government agents seized Longo’s pets — Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon.

Both animals were allegedly euthanized later in the day, and their remains were sent to a laboratory for rabies testing.

State officials alleged that Peanut had bitten a DEC civilian wildlife biologist. Government officials claimed that the animal bite prompted a deadly rabies test to be conducted.

When wild animals are suspected of having rabies, the animals are euthanized and a portion of their brains are removed and tested.

“Determination of rabies status of animals other than domesticated animals requires euthanasia of the animal and testing of the animal’s brain for evidence of rabies virus,” according to the New York State Department of Health.

The New York Post reported that the rabies report from Chemung County officials of Peanut and Fred stated: “Animal decap requested on: 10/30/24.”

However, government officials reportedly had “multiple conversations” about euthanizing the animals before anyone was bitten.

“The NYSDEC had multiple conversations with the Chemung County Health Department and Elmira Animal Control on the euthanization process prior to anyone being bitten or the animals being seized,” Moss stated on Tuesday.

Moss continued, “I think it’s important to point out that euthanization orders are almost always completed at the request of either the person exposed or an agency who is conducting an animal-related investigation, such as this. As depicted on both euthanization forms, both animals were brought to the Elmira Animal Control so that proper testing could be conducted.”

Turns out the government was wrong

Moss revealed during Tuesday’s press conference that both Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon tested negative for rabies.

Moss conceded that county officials would wait one or two days to assess the situation before euthanizing unauthorized animals.

Moss attempted to calm the frustrations of people who have been incensed by the killing of the two animals.

“I realize people want to vent. But at the end of the day I think you have to realize the seriousness of humans contracting rabies,” Moss stated. “This is protocol from the state turned down to the county.”

The death of Peanut the squirrel has ignited fierce reactions from fans across the country, including some who have issued death threats to officials with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Peanut’s owner vows to get justice for his cherished pet’s death

Mark Longo operates his property as an animal rescue.

Peanut, sometimes styled as P’Nut, was rescued seven years ago after its mother had allegedly been hit by a car in New York City, and Fred had recently been dropped on Longo’s doorstep in need of care.

Longo remarked about his pet being killed, “It’s not only torn my family apart, but Peanut was the cornerstone of our non-profit animal rescue.”

“It was a 10-month investigation for a squirrel and a raccoon. We have murderers and rapists running the streets, and they didn’t get investigations like this,” Longo told NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday. “So you used all of our taxpayers’ money and our resources to conjure up a story about a squirrel and a raccoon that was so detrimental to our society that they needed to come and kill them.”

The distraught pet owner declared, “I have to live in this state, and these people don’t have the stones to give me a call to say, ‘Hey, I killed your animals, also I cut their heads off, also Peanut doesn’t have rabies,’ like we all knew at the beginning of this story.”

Longo said he would wage a “very big” lawsuit in retaliation for the death of Peanut the squirrel — who has nearly 1 million followers on Instagram.

“Absolutely, we are filing a very big lawsuit,” Longo said during an appearance on NewsNation’s “Cuomo.” “Not only did you violate my constitutional rights, you need to come up with an explanation as to why you murdered these animals,” he said.

Longo proclaimed that the entire incident was a major example of “government overreach.”

Longo launched a GoFundMe campaign to “support P’Nuts Freedom Farm.”

“In memory of Peanut and Fred, we want to shine a light on the mission of P’nuts Freedom Farm, which tirelessly rescues and provides care for vulnerable animals,” Longo wrote. “Their lives were a testament to the importance of compassion and kindness toward all creatures, and we are committed to honoring them by continuing this vital work.”

Longo noted, “All proceeds from our fundraising efforts will directly benefit the rescue and care of other animals at P’nuts Freedom Farm, ensuring that we can continue to provide a safe haven for those in need. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no other animals suffer a fate like Peanut and Fred.”

At the time of publication, the GoFundMe campaign had raised over $230,000.

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Mike Johnson was unanimously nominated to serve for a second term as speaker of the House on Wednesday.

Amid rumors of defection within the House Republican conference, Johnson has managed to unify the GOP behind him for a second time, running and securing the nomination unopposed. The official vote will take place in January once the new Congress begins.

During the meeting, Trump told the Republicans that he ‘100%’ supports Johnson as speaker.

Although the House has not yet been called for either party, Republicans are projected to hold on to their majority. As of this writing, Republicans have secured 217 of the 218 seats needed to hold a majority while Democrats have won 207 seats.

While Republicans are set to retain control of the House, they will likely hold a narrow majority. As a result, many contentious or consequential votes are likely to be tight.

Leading up to the vote, President-elect Trump reaffirmed his support for Johnson during a closed-door meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday morning.

During the meeting, Trump told the Republicans that he “100%” supports Johnson as speaker.

“This is a tremendous guy,” Trump said. “I’m with him all the way.”

“Our strong [House GOP] majority is looking forward to advancing your agenda that puts the American people FIRST!” Johnson said, addressing Trump in a post on X following the meeting. “As you said, we will unify and get it done!”

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President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he has nominated Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as attorney general, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida to serve as secretary of state, and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii to serve as director of national intelligence.

Reports of Rubio’s and Gabbard’s appointments have circulated over the last few days, with Trump confirming their nominations on Wednesday. Although Gaetz has long been an ally of Trump, his name has not appeared on any short lists for the administration.

‘As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican!’

“Few issues in America are more important than ending the partisan Weaponization of our Justice System,” Trump said in a statement. “Matt will end Weaponized Government, protect our Borders, dismantle Criminal Organizations and restore Americans’ badly-shattered Faith and Confidence in the Justice Department.”

“Matt will root out the systemic corruption at DOJ, and return the Department to its true mission of fighting Crime, and upholding our Democracy and Constitution,” Trump continued. “We must have Honesty, Integrity, and Transparency at DOJ. Under Matt’s leadership, all Americans will be proud of the Department of Justice once again.”

In response, Gaetz tweeted, “It will be an honor to serve as President Trump’s Attorney General!”

Trump also confirmed rumors of Rubio’s nomination.

“Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom,” Trump said in a statement. “He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.”

“Fighting partisan gridlock and elite complacency is never easy, but Senator Rubio is honored to serve his country and the people of Florida,” Trump continued. “Every day, he wakes up determined to make it easier for you and your family to pursue the American Dream. He will not stop until American politics is once again centered on commonsense and the common good.”

In response to the nomination, Rubio thanked Trump and promised to prioritize American interests.

“As Secretary of State, I will work every day to carry out [Trump’s] foreign policy agenda,” Rubio said of the nomination. “Under the leadership of President Trump, we will deliver peace through strength and always put the interests of Americans and America above all else.”

Given Rubio is currently a sitting senator, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will have to make an appointment to replace him for the remainder of his term.

Trump also went on to congratulate and praise Gabbard for her past and future service to the country.

“For over two decades, Tulsi has fought for our Country and the Freedoms of all Americans,” Trump said in a statement. “As a former Candidate for the Democrat Presidential Nomination, she has broad support in both Parties – She is now a proud Republican!”

“I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community, championing our Constitutional Rights, and securing Peace through Strength,” Trump continued. “Tulsi will make us all proud!”

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Trump derangement syndrome is alive and well among liberals, but Bill Maher is refusing to let the ailment get the best of him, as it has so many others.

In a recent segment on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” he made this incredibly clear.

“He called for a military tribunal against her,” panelist John Heilemann said of Trump’s recent comments about Liz Cheney. “He might not do it, but you don’t want to normalize the notion that that’s the kind of language that we want to have.”

“This is the problem with, I’m sorry, the far left, is that you’re not going to drag me into Trump derangement syndrome. It’s not deranged to be upset and worried about the real things. Like, he could be a fascist,” Maher responded.

“But if you’re going to think I’m going to chase every rabbit down the hole for the next four years, you’re wrong. I’m not going to,” he continued. “I did this once; I’m not going to do it again.”

“That’s who he is. If he talks about Arnold Palmer’s **** or he says a bad word or says something that everybody thinks like ‘There are s***hole countries,’ I’m not going to lose my s*** about it. I’m just not, ‘cause that is deranged,” he added.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” is impressed to say the least.

“Who knows where Bill will end up years from now? Maybe he never gets where we all would want him to be electorally, and okay, so be it, but he’s saying it,” Rubin says.

“He’s saying, ‘I will not behave the way I behaved last time,’ which was, ‘I was going to hate him and undermine him no matter what,’” he adds.

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UFC legend Jorge Masvidal said that his support of President Donald Trump comes from years of watching him push his own thoughts and ideas forward, while other politicians were bought off.

Masvidal is of Cuban descent and has defended Trump for years while condemning Democrats, saying they are slowly creeping toward communism.

During election coverage on the night of the Republican victory, Masvidal was asked by podcast host Patrick Bet-David why he likes Trump so much.

“2015/16 I started seeing him do his thing, and he said one thing right in the beginning that caught my eye,” Masvidal began. “That was, he said nobody was in his pockets. He said he was in all these politicians’ pockets [and] he got them to do whatever he wanted to do, and nobody was ever in his pocket. He paid everybody off.”

The fighter, who is the inaugural “Baddest Motherf***er” (BMF) champion in the UFC, added that it has been Trump’s individuality and willingness to push his own ideas that has led to his near decade-long support.

“He was coming into the game with his own ideas, his own thoughts, and nobody could buy him. When I heard that I was like, ‘This is a man that if he says what he’s going to do, it’s going to be the best thing for us.'”

‘This is one person with his own thoughts, and he loves America.’

The fighter told Bet-David that there are no “secret corporations” controlling the president behind the scenes and no foreign governments he is beholden to.

“This is one person with his own thoughts, and he loves America, that’s how long I’ve been rocking with Trump. I love this guy.”

In 2023, Masvidal defended Trump in the face of indictments in New York City, likening the charges to the actions of communist governments.

“My family has lived through it, and history has told us that this is a play right out of the communist playbook,” Masvidal said at the time.

The 40-year-old warned that if the charges went through on Trump, there was no telling where government persecution would stop.

“This has been done before in history, and every time it’s happened, it only gets worse. We can’t let the left take over,” Masvidal warned.

Masvidal lost fought in July in a boxing match against fellow UFC legend Nate Diaz, losing in a decision.

In September, Masvidal said he was eyeing a UFC comeback. He is still under contract with the organization, and according to ESPN, told the UFC he wants to fight No.1-ranked middleweight Leon Edwards.

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In the aftermath of President-elect Donald Trump’s landslide win, legacy media outlet the Los Angeles Times appears to be making a frantic effort to realign with voters.

On Wednesday, the Times’ owner, Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong, announced that the newspaper would replace its editorial board.

‘Putting lipstick on a pig.’

In a statement on X, Soon-Shiong wrote, “When the President has won the vote of the majority of Americans then ALL voices must be heard. Opinions are just that.”

“I will work towards making our paper and media fair and balanced so that all voices are heard and we can respectfully exchange every American’s view,” he added, emphasizing that diverse perspectives would include opinions “from left to right to the center.”

“Coming soon,” Soon-Shiong wrote. “A new Editorial Board. Trust in media is critical for a strong democracy.”

Over recent years, the editorial section of the L.A. Times has frequently published articles that clearly demonstrate its left-leaning bias.

The Times issued an opinion piece in 2021 written by columnist Erika D. Smith, titled, “Larry Elder is the Black face of white supremacy. You’ve been warned.” The following year, the newspaper released an op-ed by business columnist Michael Hiltzik titled, “Mocking anti-vaxxers’ COVID deaths is ghoulish, yes — but may be necessary.“

Fox News national correspondent Bill Melugin noted that the L.A. Times published article after article “endorsing soft on crime [Los Angeles District Attorney] DA George Gascon, who just got blown out by over 20 points in his re-election bid.”

Police analyst and Townhall columnist Phil Holloway responded on X to the news that the L.A. Times plans to replace its editorial board.

Holloway wrote, “Here in the south we call this ‘putting lipstick on a pig.'”

“They can change the editorial board all they want, but until they abandon ‘advocacy journalism‘ — which is a euphemism for propaganda — they will remain a newspaper worthy only of lining birdcages,” Holloway added.

Leading into the election, Soon-Shiong faced significant pushback after he refused to allow the newspaper to endorse Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. Since 2008, the Times has backed every Democratic presidential candidate.

Following the non-endorsement decision, the newspaper faced a wave of resignations, including three editorial board members.

Then-editorials editor Mariel Garza stated at the time, “I am resigning because I want to make it clear that I am not okay with us being silent.”

“In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up. This is how I’m standing up,” Garza added.

Soon-Shiong explained, “The Editorial Board was provided the opportunity to draft a factual analysis of all the POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE policies by EACH candidate during their tenures at the White House, and how these policies affected the nation.”

“Instead of adopting this path as suggested, the Editorial Board chose to remain silent and I accepted their decision,” he said.

The Los Angeles Times Guild Unit Council and Bargaining Committee accused Soon-Shiong of “unfairly assigning blame to Editorial Board members for his decision not to endorse.”

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Mattel “deeply regrets” printing a link to a pornographic website on the packaging for a “Wicked” doll aimed at children.

The URL misprint linked to a porn site that requires people to be 18 years or older to enter. Barbie toy producer Mattel has issued an apology after customers noticed that its “Wicked” dolls mistakenly directed customers to the website of the Wicked Pictures pornographic movie studio, instead of the correct WickedMovie.com site.

The ‘Wicked’ dolls are listed on eBay for as much as $350.

Mattel released a statement on the X-rated error to the Hollywood Reporter on Sunday: “Mattel was made aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel Wicked collection dolls, primarily sold in the U.S., which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page.”

“We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this,” the toy company said. “Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children.”

Mattel added, “Consumers who already have the product are advised to discard the product packaging or obscure the link and may contact Mattel Customer Service for further information.”

Users on social media shared photos and videos of the salacious slip-up.

The dolls are advertised for children aged four and up.

Mattel said the company is in the process of yanking the toys from the shelves at retailers, including Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.

While the “Wicked” dolls retail for around $25, the accidentally adult versions have already been listed on eBay for as much as $350.

“Inspired by Universal Pictures’ ‘Wicked,’ the singing Glinda fashion doll captures the lovable, memorable moment from the film,” the description of the doll read on Mattel’s website. “Press the button and sing along with clips of her iconic song, ‘Popular.’ The kind-hearted character wears a removable, soft pink gown accessorized with hairclips and shoes. Her long, blonde hair completes the movie look for endless styling fun!”

“Highlighting the magic of sisterhood and friendship, ‘Wicked’ dolls make an inspiring gift for kids to play out their biggest dreams,” the toy company added. “Glinda doll wears a soft, removable, pink ombre dress with puff sleeves and features her long blonde hair – use her hair clip accessories to create even more Glinda-fied styles and looks!”

The dolls were released to coincide with the release of Universal’s adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical on Nov. 22. “Wicked” features Grammy and Tony-winning actress Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum singer Ariana Grande as Glinda.

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After perhaps the most contentious presidential election season in modern history, Americans were finally gifted a moment of peace and comity when President-elect Donald Trump joined President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

Last week, Trump crushed Biden’s vice president, Kamala Harris, both in the popular vote and the Electoral College, meaning that in just a few weeks, he will return to office to serve a second term.

‘Politics is tough, and it’s, in many cases, not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today.’

To signal the beginning of the transition to the next administration, Biden invited Trump to a friendly meeting in the Oval Office, and Trump agreed.

On Wednesday, with a blazing fire as a backdrop, the two former political foes shook hands warmly and exchanged pleasantries.

Addressing Trump as “Mr. President” and acknowledging him as a “former president,” Biden congratulated Trump on his recent victory and promised a “smooth transition” in the days and weeks to come.

“We’re gonna do everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated, what you need,” Biden said.

“Welcome. Welcome back,” he added to the man he recently called “the greatest threat to our democracy.”

Trump graciously accepted Biden’s remarks and offered a few conciliatory statements of his own.

“Politics is tough, and it’s, in many cases, not a very nice world,” Trump replied, “but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate it very much.”

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Shortly after their brief exchange, rancor arose among a group of reporters who were also gathered in the Oval Office. While some attempted to ask questions, the two presidents ignored the noise and instead smiled at one another as though laughing at an inside joke, another clip showed.

Notably absent at the White House Wednesday was once and future first lady Melania Trump. Reports indicated that first lady Jill Biden invited Mrs. Trump for a meeting, but a statement from Melania’s office confirmed that she would not attend.

“Mrs. Trump will not be attending today’s meeting at the White House,” her office said in a statement posted to X. “Her husband’s return to the Oval Office to commence the transition process is encouraging, and she wishes him great success.”

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Disney actress Rachel Zegler said she was “heartbroken” over Donald Trump winning the election and urged her fans not to use Elon Musk’s platform X due to his support of the president.

In a series of social media stories on Instagram, the “Snow White” actress said the election results left her “speechless.”

“Another four years of hatred, leaning us towards a world I do not want to live in,” the 23-year-old opined. “Leaning us towards a world that will be hard to raise my daughter in. leaning us towards a world that will force her to have a baby she doesn’t want. leaning us towards a world that is fearful.”

On top of admitting she shouldn’t be shocked, the actress said she was “heartbroken” for her friends who woke up fearful the morning after the election. She expressed to her fans that she is “here” for them should they need to “cry,” “yell,” or “hug.”

“The left continues to fail us in forging a new path forward. this loss should not have been. and it certainly should not have been by so many votes,” she waxed on.

‘There is no help, no counsel, in any of them.’

Zegler’s tone turned darker as she said she agreed with the sentiment that “more than anything,” Trump supporters, voters, and Trump himself should “never know peace.”

Adding to the long-held Democratic Party claim that Trump is a threat to democracy, Zegler said there is a “deep, deep sickness” in the United States, proven by the tens of millions of people who voted for Trump.

She also called the number of people who support Trump “terrifying,” saying they are subscribing to a “false sense of security, of masculinity, of intelligence, of patriotism, and of humanity.”

“There is no help, no counsel, in any of them,” Zegler said of Trump supporters. “I could go on. i won’t. i feel sad. you probably do, too. f*** this.”

The young actress also urged her followers not to use Musk’s platform because he “helped get that man elected,” accusing those who are on X of “giving [Musk] business.”

The New Jersey-born star has frequently rejected backlash for her commentary, attributing it to prejudice related to her ethnicity.

She said in October 2023 that those speaking against her were doing so because she is one of the many “fearless and loud” Latino performers who are “loud about having seats at the tables they deserve to be at.”

The same account that posted Zegler’s recent anti-Trump rant also noted her recent hyperbolic post describing why she was voting for Vice President Kamala Harris.

“I’m voting for kamala harris because either she or donald trump will be president come january, and if hillary clinton (another deeply flawed candidate) had won in 2016, roe v. wade would be law today and women who are now dead from treatable pregnancy complications would be alive,” she claimed.

In addition, she also implied that the Republican ticket believes “trans people and immigrants are the root” of the nation’s problems. Zegler also suggested that the National Guard would be unjustly deployed on protesters if Trump wins.

“If [Kamala] loses, i worry i may never vote again.”

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On Monday, June 17, 2024, Alexis Nungaray received news that would shake any loving parent to the core. Her daughter, Jocelyn Nungaray, was murdered and thrown in a bayou of water underneath a creek.

Jocelyn was only 12 years old when she walked to the corner store to grab a soda, where she was taken and then murdered by two illegal Venezuelan immigrants: Johan Jose Martinez Rangel, 22, and Franklin Pena Ramos, 26 years old.

Border Patrol had apprehended Johan Martinez near El Paso on March 14, but he was promptly released the same day on an order of recognizance with a notice to appear. On May 28, Franklin Pena was also apprehended before being let go on a promise to appear in court at a later date.

Not three weeks later, they took Jocelyn’s life.

“The hard facts of reality is there will unfortunately be more Jocelyns, but that’s why I’m being so courageous, and that’s why I’m using my voice, since her voice was viciously ripped away from her,” Nungaray tells Alex Stein of “Prime Time with Alex Stein.”

“This unfortunately is a desperate wakeup call that this country needs to realize that Jocelyn needs to be the last Jocelyn. She needs to be the last child for this to happen,” she continues.

Stein is horrified, especially considering the Biden administration’s “catch and release” program allowed these two immigrants — who had Venezuelan gang affiliations — to roam freely on the streets of the United States.

“The fact is, they’re letting people come into this country unvetted, and a lot of these people have gang affiliations, and both of these guys had gang affiliations,” Stein says.

After the pair murdered Jocelyn in cold blood, one of the immigrants attempted to change his appearance to go under the radar.

“He had a full beard, and once he was watching the news with the still shots on them, he completely shaved his face clean, and he thought that was going to be the bandaid over his mistake, but it didn’t work because he was still caught within days of them doing what they did to her,” Nungaray explains.

While liberals have remained steadfast in their claim that illegal aliens deserve to be here, Stein doesn’t think they truly understand that this can and will affect them negatively.

“This is a serious issue that you can be affected by. Doesn’t matter your political leaning, it doesn’t matter your race, your ethnicity, you can be affected by this,” Stein says. “It’s just, you never know who can be a victim.”

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A Connecticut teacher — who reportedly is assigned to special education at a public elementary school — has been placed on leave after a video circulated showing her threatening people who voted for President-elect Donald Trump.

In the video, she claims that “people of color and poor people and gay people and all the people that I care about aren’t gonna be safe in America — neither the f*** are you guys. Just because you won doesn’t mean we don’t remember who the f*** you voted for. You’re not in the clear.”

‘I can’t unsee the video … and I can’t walk into that school. … I’m literally shaking, I can’t walk into that school and hand my kid off to that person.’

She adds, “Please don’t test your gangster on me because you will end on a stretcher. Gone. Forever. So serious. Nobody f***in’ talk to me unless you wanna swing. If you wanna fight, text me, call me, whatever. Anybody else stay the f*** outta my face.”

The clip ends with her saying, “And if you voted for Trump, literally please delete me, block me, get rid of everything of me — or step to me, so that I know what’s up, and I can handle you how I see fit. Please, just come forward, we f***in’ know. Just tell me. Or leave.”

Cheshire Public School’s Superintendent Jeff Solan said he was made aware of the Snapchat video over the weekend and that the teacher — whom the district has not identified — was placed on leave until the outcome of an investigation, WFSB-TV reported.

Solan told the station that the district received a large number of calls — mostly from people outside the Cheshire community — and that business couldn’t be conducted as usual with the teacher on campus.

A police presence was put in place out of an abundance of caution, WFSB said, adding Cheshire police stated that they’ve launched their own investigation.

WTIC-TV reported that it learned the teacher is assigned to special education at Chapman Elementary School in Cheshire.

Solan told WFSB the teacher intended the video as a private message to her Snapchat group and that she expressed her personal opinion, not the opinion of Cheshire Public Schools.

WFSB added that Kate Dias, president of the Connecticut Education Association, released a statement about the teacher’s video in regard to respecting free speech:

CEA values the right to free speech and respects the diverse opinions of our members. We know that emotions can run high after an election, and we encourage everyone to engage in respectful conversations as part of our democratic process. Keeping our discussions civil and focused is important in maintaining a positive environment in our schools. We must continue to share our views constructively while prioritizing respect, unity, and our shared commitment to educating and caring for our students.

WTIC said the Cheshire Town Council held a meeting Tuesday night, and some parents said they weren’t happy with what was expressed in the video.

WTIC reported that Amy Bourdon — a Cheshire mom whose son with special needs attends school in the district — said, “I saw a woman in crisis, and then when I replayed it a couple of times, I got up from my table and went and locked my front door.”

Bourdon — who is a Republican, WTIC said — added that “we are the targets. Our lives have been targeted by an individual that cashes a paycheck from the town of Cheshire every week.”

Lorie Barnes told WTIC that “I’m tired of being a Trump supporter and whispering.”

Barnes, who’s lived in Cheshire all her life, added to WTIC that her grandson will be moving from England and entering the Cheshire school district — and now that terrifies her.

“I can’t unsee the video … and I can’t walk into that school. … I’m literally shaking, I can’t walk into that school and hand my kid off to that person,” Barnes told WTIC.

You can view a news station video report here about the controversy.

The hits just keep on coming

As Blaze News has previously reported this week, a Southern California high school teacher on the day after the election lashed out in a classroom at a student who was wearing a Trump hat.

Blaze News this week also noted that a teacher at a different Southern California public high school went on a profane rant in his Advanced Placement world history class against Trump the day after the election and was placed on administrative leave.

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The Republican Senate conference elected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota on Wednesday to succeed retiring Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Thune, who was running against Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida, won with 29 of the 53 Republican Senate votes in the second round of votes cast via secret ballot.

Scott also became the focal point of an online pressure campaign over the weekend, with prominent personalities like Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, and Glenn Beck expressing support for the MAGA ally.

“I am extremely honored to have earned the support of my colleagues to lead the Senate in the 119th Congress, and I am beyond proud of the work we have done to secure our majority and the White House,” Thune said in a statement Wednesday. “This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today.”

Scott was eliminated in the first round, bringing in just 13 votes, while Cornyn held 15 and Thune won 23. Scott’s votes mostly went to Cornyn in the second round, who won 24 votes, while Thune secured 29.

Leading up to the race, Scott was the most publicly endorsed candidate.

In the past 24 hours, Scott secured three last-minute endorsements from Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, and Mike Lee of Utah. Scott had also been endorsed by GOP Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Marco Rubio of Florida, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.

Scott also became the focal point of an online pressure campaign over the weekend, with prominent personalities like Tucker Carlson, Elon Musk, and Glenn Beck expressing support for the MAGA ally.

Thune was backed by Republican Sens. Steve Daines of Montana, Mike Rounds of South Dakota, Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Cornyn had just one public endorsement, from Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri.

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The Guardian, a British, left-leaning news outlet, and former CNN anchor Don Lemon separately announced that they will no longer be posting on X.

On Wednesday morning, the newspaper published an article explaining its reasoning behind leaving the social media site. According to the Guardian, the “benefits” of posting on the platform no longer outweigh the so-called “negatives,” noting that its resources would be better spent elsewhere.

‘They are irrelevant.’

The Guardian blamed “disturbing content” on X, citing “far-right conspiracy theories and racism.”

“The U.S. presidential election campaign served only to underline what we have considered for a long time: that X is a toxic media platform and that its owner, Elon Musk, has been able to use its influence to shape political discourse,” the news outlet wrote.

While the Guardian stated that it will no longer post on the site, it noted that its reporters will continue using X for “news-gathering purposes.”

“X now plays a diminished role in promoting our work,” the newspaper declared, adding that its “business model does not rely on viral content tailored to the whims of the social media giants’ algorithms.”

At the bottom of its article, the Guardian requested donations from readers to help it “stand up to four more years of Donald Trump.”

Former CNN host Don Lemon posted a similar farewell message on his X account.

After Lemon was fired by the network last year, he tried to negotiate an exclusive content partnership with Musk on X to start his new independent show. The deal collapsed after Lemon made excessive contract demands and conducted an awkward interview with Musk, pushing for censorship on the platform.

Lemon told his X followers on Wednesday morning, “It’s time for me to leave the platform.”

He claimed that he previously viewed X as “a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency, and free speech.”

“But I now feel it does not serve that purpose,” Lemon remarked.

“In addition, starting this Friday, November 15, X is implementing new terms of service, which among other things states that ‘All disputes … be brought exclusively in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas or state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas,” he continued.

He cited a Washington Post article that claimed the platform’s new terms of service “ensure[] that such lawsuits will be heard in courthouses that are a hub for conservatives, which experts say could make it easier for X to shield itself from litigation and punish critics.”

“I think that speaks for itself,” Lemon declared.

X users annihilated both the Guardian and Lemon in the comments of their departure announcement posts.

In response to the Guardian’s decision to leave, Musk responded, “They are irrelevant.”

Multiple X users mocked the news outlet for announcing its departure from the platform.

Influencer DC Draino, whose real name is Rogan O’Handley, told Lemon that “nobody cares” that he will no longer be on X.

Conservative filmmaker Robby Starbuck replied to Lemon, stating, “I give it one month before you can’t help yourself and come back on here.”

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Jason Whitlock hasn’t been quiet about his dislike for Deion Sanders and the program he’s built at the University of Colorado Boulder.

For starters, he doesn’t appreciate “Deion’s approach to coaching because he packages it and wraps it and sells it in a Christian package, and there’s nothing Christian about Deion’s approach.”

From the “rappers in the locker room” and Deion’s “worship of his son” to his “treatment of the players” and “the radical materialism he promotes,” Whitlock sees only secularism in Coach Prime’s personal conduct and his football program.

Before the season began, he predicted that Colorado would perform poorly. However, the Buffaloes are having an excellent season thus far. They’re currently 7-2.

Even so, Jason is confident that “people are gloating too soon.”

“I’m going to predict — and I mean this in all seriousness — they’re going to lose two of their next three games and might lose all three … Utah, Kansas, and Oklahoma State,” he says.

In fact, Whitlock is so confident in his hypothesis that he’s willing to make a bet.

“If the Colorado Buffaloes finish better than 8-4 in the regular season, I’m going to fly myself to whatever bowl game they’re playing, dress myself in Colorado gear, and sit in the stands, no matter where it is, and cheer on the Colorado Buffaloes. That’s how confident I am,” he says.

That’s not to say Whitlock is incapable of giving credit where credit is due, however.

He acknowledges that Colorado, despite his predictions, has improved significantly since last season.

“This team has improved, and I was wrong about the level of improvement they would see in year two — dead wrong about that,” he admits, adding that Deion’s son, Shedeur, is also a “top-flight quarterback” who has “handled himself significantly better than he did a year ago.”

Even so, the Colorado Buffaloes “have not improved nearly as much as you think, and that will show up in these last three games,” Whitlock reiterates.

To hear the why behind Jason’s prediction, watch the clip above.

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The lack of border security under the Biden administration is one of many reasons the nation re-elected Donald Trump. The people are ready to see the mass deportations Trump has promised come to fruition.

Per usual, however, the mainstream media/propaganda arm of the Democrat Party is spinning lies about what mass deportations mean.

Dave Rubin plays the clip of “The View” co-host Ana Navarro lying about Trump’s intentions to deport American citizens and the response from Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar.

“If you have U.S. citizen children or a U.S. citizen spouse and you don’t want to separate them, then let’s deport the U.S. citizens,” Navarro said, referring to Trump’s mass deportation plan.

“When you talk about mass deportations, people think, ‘Oh, it’s just going to be the criminals.’ … What it means is grandmothers; what it means is brothers and aunts; what it means is abuelos y abuelas; it means dreamers; it means your family members; it means your colleagues,” Navarro claimed.

Following these erroneous statements, Trump’s appointed border czar Tom Homan joined “The Sean Hannity Show” to clear up any confusion.

“Are you planning on deporting American citizens?” Hannity asked.

“No, exactly not. Look, ‘The View,’ it’s like the island of misfit toys,”’ he chuckled. “They don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.”

Homan then explained Trump’s actual plan: To “prioritize public safety threats and national security threats first,” meaning they’re going to seek out “convicted criminal aliens in this country” and issue “orders of removal.”

However, that doesn’t mean that if you’re an illegal alien who’s not a convicted criminal that you’re safe.

“If you’re in the country illegally, you shouldn’t feel comfortable — absolutely not,” Homan added. “When you enter this country illegally, you have committed a crime. You are a criminal, and you’re not off the table.”

“We’re finally getting the guy we’ve been waiting for!” says Dave.

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President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to fire Jack Smith upon reassuming office has reportedly prompted the special counsel to consider an early exit to avoid the impending termination.

According to the New York Times, sources have claimed that Smith plans to wrap up his work on the federal cases against Trump and retire before an administration change.

‘The Office of Special Counsel is not immune from transparency or above accountability for its actions.’

Last month, Trump pledged to terminate Smith “within two seconds” of taking office.

“We got immunity at the Supreme Court. It’s so easy,” Trump said. “He’ll be one of the first things addressed.”

Trump also revealed that he intends to file a lawsuit against Smith. The president-elect’s legal team has repeatedly argued that United States Attorney General Merrick Garland unlawfully appointed Smith to the special counsel position by sidestepping Congress.

Smith led two federal indictments against Trump. After Trump’s re-election last week, Smith moved to vacate all deadlines in one of the federal cases, which accused Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The move does not entirely drop the case against Trump.

The other federal case, which claimed Trump mishandled classified documents, was previously dismissed by Southern District of Florida Judge Aileen Cannon, who ruled that Smith was appointed unconstitutionally. Smith moved to appeal Cannon’s decision.

While neither of the federal cases made it to trial, Smith is still required to submit a report of his findings. It is unclear whether Garland will release Smith’s report to the public.

The Department of Justice has a long-standing policy that it cannot prosecute a sitting president because it “would impermissibly undermine the capacity of the executive branch to perform its constitutionally assigned functions,” according to its website.

The House Judiciary Committee has raised concerns that Smith will attempt to purge the investigation records to hinder oversight.

Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) stated, “I assume there’s going to be some report. But all we’re saying is, ‘preserve everything,’ so we, the Congress, who have a constitutional duty to do oversight, can see everything.”

In a letter to Smith, Jordan and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) instructed him to retain all records.

“With President Trump’s decisive victory this week, we are concerned that the Office of Special Counsel may attempt to purge relevant records, communications, and documents responsive to our numerous requests for information. The Office of Special Counsel is not immune from transparency or above accountability for its actions,” the congressmen wrote.

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