A transgender-identifying former volunteer for a transgender-identifying democratic socialist congressional candidate in Wisconsin allegedly made numerous extremist calls for violence against Republicans.

Teha Delaruelle allegedly posted the videos and messages on Instagram, TikTok, and other social media accounts, and they were reposted on social media by outraged conservatives.

‘We’re gonna make it so that they will be the ones that have to walk down the streets in fear, anxiety, and worry.’

In one post, Delaruelle appears to speak in front of a dry-erase board that seems to read, “Kill your local Republican,” and points at the message.

“We’re going to make this the moderate position for the state of Wisconsin,” Delaruelle says, according to one video. “But I need your help, because we have one month do to this, so let’s do it.”

Delaruelle, who identifies as a female, appears to call for a “trans jihad” to fight against “the oppressor, the bigots, the animals that make up MAGA” in another post.

“For decades, everyone else, all of the marginalized in-house minorities, we’ve had to be the ones that walk down the streets with anxiety, with fear, but no, no more,” the activist says, according to the video.

“No more, folks. We’re gonna do the reverse. We’re gonna make it so that they will be the ones that have to walk down the streets in fear, anxiety, and worry. And we’re not gonna make this, like, oh, they gotta do this for like a week or something where they get really scared. No, this is their new reality,” Delaruelle continues, according to the video.

In a response to a request for comment, Delaruelle told Blaze News: “No, I don’t wish violence, and I post satire of what the right posts. I was too edgy, and it hurt people, and I’m sorry. I just want to be left alone.”

The bio in Delaruelle’s TikTok account says, “I never advocated for anything hurtful.”

Katrina deVille, the candidate that Delaruelle volunteered for, responded to a request from the New York Post and said Delaruelle was only a volunteer for a brief period of time and was removed after it became clear that Delaruelle was “deeply troubled.”

DeVille added that Delaruelle was later blocked from the campaign’s social media pages and accounts because “they were actively creating a dangerous situation around my campaign.”

The deVille campaign platform includes a $22 minimum wage and the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

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Messages posted last month on an X account linked to Delaruelle say, “I’m trans,” and, “I’m trans fem.”

The Republican Party of Brown County condemned the violent messages in a post on Facebook.

“This kind of violent rhetoric is unacceptable and dangerous,” the statement reads.

“The Republican Party of Brown County rejects all political violence and threats. We will continue working for a safer, more civil Wisconsin.”

As of Thursday afternoon, Delaruelle still has social media posts endorsing deVille for Congress.

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A congressional hearing about the fallout of sanctuary cities went sideways this week when a Republican elaborated on the failures that led to an American teen’s murder, allegedly by an illegal alien, setting off Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.).

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement held a hearing on Tuesday regarding victims’ perspectives on the fallout of Democrats’ sanctuary policies in states such as California and Illinois.

‘You should get the hell out of here!’

Though not a member of the subcommittee, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) was permitted to participate for the purpose of introducing one of his constituents, witness Jessica Gorman.

Gorman’s daughter, a Loyola University freshman named Sheridan, was murdered while walking with friends in Chicago on the morning of March 19. The man suspected of walking up to the 18-year-old American, pulling out a gun, and shooting her in the neck is Jose Medina-Medina.

The Justice Department stated that 25-year-old Medina-Medina — who was charged with murder, attempted murder, three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon — is an illegal alien from Venezuela.

According to the criminal complaint, Border Patrol encountered Medina-Medina in the El Paso Border Sector area in May 2023, and he was set loose on America the following May.

“Jessica should not be here today. She should not be testifying before Congress. She should be back in New York with her daughters Madeline and Sheridan, enjoying a quiet Tuesday afternoon in the summer,” Lawler said in his introduction.

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After Lawler suggested that a failure to enforce America’s immigration laws set the stage for the teen’s death and that Congress owes the bereaved mother an apology, he was asked to confine his remarks to the introduction.

The Republican proceeded to highlight instances when Medina-Medina could have been deported before allegedly murdering Sheridan, at which point Raskin interrupted.

“This is not an introduction. It’s a speech,” said the Democrat.

“You should be ashamed of yourselves,” Lawler responded. “It is disgraceful. Her mother is here precisely because you have failed to do your jobs. You wonder why we had four hearings? It’s because you don’t understand the consequence of sanctuary policy.”

A fleeting calm fell on the room following this initial exchange; then Lawler turned things up a notch, laying into Raskin and the subcommittee’s other Democrat members.

“While some of my colleagues may not want to hear the truth, the same outrage you feel about Renee Good and Alex Pretti, you should feel about Sheridan Gorman and Laken Riley and every angel family in this country,” said Lawler.

Raskin bellowed, “I do feel that outrage!”

“If you did, you would not support sanctuary jurisdictions!” Lawler yelled back.

“You don’t belong in this committee! You should get the hell out of here!” said Raskin. “… You’re full of it!”

Subcommittee ranking member Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) condemned Lawler’s “outrageous outburst,” claiming it violated an agreement Republicans made with Democrats to allow Lawler to speak.

Gorman stated in her written testimony, “My Sheridan would be alive if the man accused of killing her had not been allowed to come into this country by the previous administration and if Chicago’s sanctuary city policies hadn’t allowed him to remain on our streets to kill. Congress needs to act.”

In closing, she wrote, “If the people who failed her would rather look away, then I am asking the rest of you to look right at her. Say her name. Tell her story. Demand better.”

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It finally happened. We’ve grown tired of those mush-mouthed Minions.

At least a little.

Walz just pardoned an illegal immigrant who previously sexually assaulted a 10-year-old. It appears he did so to prevent the man’s deportation.

“Minions and Monsters” opens wide this weekend, and the early box office results are good … not monstrous. The film should pull in $75 million or so over the five-day holiday weekend.

Great numbers, no doubt. Yet “Minions: The Rise of Gru” brought in $107 million over three days in 2022. These silly supporting creatures have milked their yellow-powered shtick for longer than anyone expected.

Now, at last, the gravy train may be slowing. That means we’ll only get three to five more sequels before Hollywood calls it a day …

Minion minimum

You can’t say Bill Maher didn’t warn his fellow Democrats.

No liberal comedian has been tougher on his own side than Maher, the newest Mark Twain Prize winner. He’s blasted his fellow progressives over the woke mind virus, campus anti-Semitism, and more.

Now, after telling Vice President JD Vance his vote might be in play for 2028, he’s warning his fellow Democrats. Again. Maher said the election of three far-far-left Democrats in New York signals a party shift that could cost them the White House.

“So, how are they going to blow [retaking the White House in 2028]? I don’t know, but they seem to be well on their way.”

The left hasn’t listened to Maher yet, even though he’s trying to save them from themselves. Here’s betting they’ll tune him out anew …

Charity case

What do you get the couple that has it all? How about the address of the nearest charity?

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are tying the knot soon, and the happy couple just cut checks totaling $26 million to various charities to honor the moment.

The 20 charities include nine food banks, an animal cruelty organization, seven educational programs, and three children’s hospitals.

In lieu of gifts, please don’t judge us for our opulent bank accounts …

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The doctor is in

Deadline is furious that President Donald Trump has a sense of humor.

The president just shared a “deepfake” AI video where he plays a doctor addressing the celebrity rise of “Trump derangement syndrome.” It’s a farcical clip featuring TDS victims like Robert De Niro, Rosie O’Donnell, and Whoopi Goldberg.

The visuals are inconsistent. The De Niro imitation is all but perfect, while the others are clearly not the real deal.

It’s instantly fake and funny, and it’s not intended to convince anyone it’s real. Yet Deadline calls it a “deepfake” and suggests it could be banned under new legislation. Except in the next breath, it admits those rules wouldn’t likely apply to the clip.

The No Fakes Act … gives individuals the right to authorize the use of their voice and likeness in digital replication. It’s unlikely, though, that the type of video that Trump posted would be restricted, as there are exclusions for news, documentary, and sports, as well as biographical works, or for purposes of comment, criticism, or parody.

So, never mind, we suppose …

Last Walz?

Justine Bateman is the celebrity activist we didn’t know we needed.

The former “Family Ties” star has raged against AI, supported free speech, and defied her industry’s rigid groupthink.

Now, she’s taking on Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) in a way none of her higher profile peers might. Walz just pardoned an illegal immigrant who previously sexually assaulted a 10-year-old. It appears he did so to prevent the man’s deportation.

She dubbed Walz “grotesque” on social media for his actions. It’s even worse than “knucklehead,” the moniker he gave himself in his disastrous VP debate two years ago. It’s a perfect coda to the new documentary “Minnesota Mao,” the Alpha News production that skewered Walz and his inept leadership.

The better Walz nickname is coming soon: ex-governor …

Turn on the dark

You don’t say no to Spidey.

Actress Sadie Sink is part of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” but we have no clue about her role mere weeks before its July 31 release. Turns out she was mostly in the dark too.

The actress admits she didn’t even get her hands on the film’s script until she was en route to the set for the first time.

“I knew that Marvel was a big deal and had a big brand, especially Spider-Man.”

At least she knew Supergirl was nowhere to be found on the set. Phew!

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A Florida family was completely devastated by the tragedy that unfolded on Monday after a father went to pick up a child at day care in Plantation.

The man, who was not identified publicly, believed he had dropped off the child in the morning and went to work. At the end of the day, he went to the day care and let out a scream after finding his horrific mistake.

‘He opened the door, then slammed it shut. … And he let out this scream.’

The child was found dead in the back seat of the car.

Leslie Novoa, the owner and director of A World of Discovery Academy, explained to the South Florida Sun Sentinel why the staff didn’t react when the child wasn’t dropped off that morning.

Novoa said the man and his wife would alternate dropping off two kids at the day care. On that day, they called to inform them that they would not be dropping off the older child.

When they didn’t drop off any child, Novoa said no one found it suspect.

“This is a tragedy that happened to them and to all of us,” said Novoa, who said the family had been very caring and very loving in their interactions.

Novoa said the man had expected to pick up the child and only realized what happened when he opened the back door of the car.

“He opened the door, then slammed it shut,” Novoa said. “And he let out this scream.”

Plantation Police said they were called to the day care on a report of “a deceased child in a vehicle.”

Firefighters responded to the emergency and confirmed the child had died.

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The National Safety Council said about 37 children under the age of 15 die each year on average after being left in a vehicle.

“Nearly every state has experienced at least one death since 1998,” the group added. “In both 2018 and 2019, a record number of 53 children died after being left in a hot vehicle.”

About half of the hot-car deaths result in charges against a parent, and of those, about 80% result in convictions.

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Every Fourth of July, I think about the country where I was born — a nation built on faith, courage, and the belief that every person is created in the image of God.

Independence Day is about fireworks, parades, and time with family. But it is also a reminder of the miracle of America and the values that have shaped this nation for 250 years.

From Jerusalem to every corner of the United States, may this Independence Day be a celebration of gratitude, unity, and hope.

As an American-Israeli, this holiday carries special meaning for me.

I grew up in the United States, where freedom is woven into daily life. Today, I raise my children in Israel, a country whose very existence is a miracle of biblical proportions. Each year on July 4, I am reminded how blessed I am to belong to two nations rooted in faith, resilience, and hope.

America and Israel are different in many ways, but their foundations are strikingly similar.

Both nations were built by people who believed in something greater than themselves. They trusted God, longed for freedom, and sacrificed for a better future.

America’s founders risked everything to establish a nation where liberty could flourish. Israel’s founders rebuilt a homeland after 2,000 years of exile, guided by ancient promises and unshakable faith.

Both nations understand that freedom is never guaranteed. It must be protected, nurtured, and passed to the next generation.

And both nations know that a country’s greatest strength lies not in its power, but in its values.

On Independence Day, I often think about the men and women who have served in the U.S. military — those who fought in World War II to defeat evil, those who stood against tyranny in the decades that followed, and those who continue to defend freedom around the world.

As a Jewish woman, I will never forget that American soldiers helped liberate the concentration camps. They brought hope to a world drowning in darkness. They saved lives — not only the lives of Jews in Europe, but the lives of my own family members.

Both my grandfather and my father-in-law survived the Holocaust, thanks in no small part to the sacrifice of American service members. Their courage is part of the reason the Jewish people are alive today.

As an Israeli, I see that same spirit of courage in the young men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces.

America and Israel both understand the cost of freedom. Both nations honor those who protect it. And both nations know that not every hero comes home.

Living as both an American and an Israeli has taught me that miracles are not only ancient. They are happening right now.

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America is a miracle: a nation founded on biblical values, where people of every background can pursue their God-given purpose.

Israel is a miracle: a nation reborn from ashes, thriving against all odds, and standing as a beacon of hope in a troubled region.

To belong to both is a privilege I thank God for every day.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this Independence Day feels especially meaningful. It is a moment to reflect on the values that built this nation — faith, freedom, courage, unity — and to rededicate ourselves to living them.

These are the same values that sustain Israel. The same values that bind Christians and Jews together. The same values that light the way forward in uncertain times.

This Fourth of July, my prayer is simple:

May God bless America with peace and protection. May He strengthen the families who build this nation every day. May He guide its leaders with wisdom and humility. And may He remind all of us that freedom is both a gift and a responsibility.

From Jerusalem to every corner of the United States, may this Independence Day be a celebration of gratitude, unity, and hope.

Happy Fourth, America.

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Everyone knows the song.

It’s a warm summer night, the top of the seventh inning has just concluded, and the organ begins to ring throughout the stadium. It’s time to whip out the singing voice for one of America’s most iconic tunes — “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”

At a time when baseball fandom was overwhelmingly male-dominated, the character of Katie stands out as an unusual creation for the era.

Yet few baseball fans, let alone Americans at large, know the true history behind the 118-year-old symbol of our country’s pastime.

To get to the beginning, we must travel back to the time of President Theodore Roosevelt. The year is 1908: The Ford Model T makes its debut in the automobile market; New York City drops the very first New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square; and the Grand Canyon is declared a national monument.

The story goes that Jack Norworth was riding a New York subway train when he was inspired by a sign he saw that read, “Baseball Today — Polo Grounds.” Norworth quickly developed the lyrics to the song, with Albert Von Tilzer composing the music.

The irony? According to reports, neither of these men had ever been to a baseball game. Norworth did not attend a game until 32 years later in 1940.

Norworth and his then-wife Nora Bayes would go on to debut the tune during a vaudeville act at the Amphion Theater in Brooklyn. The song was quickly recorded by multiple different groups, with both the Edward Meeker and the Haydn Quartet versions finding mass success.

Although only the chorus is sung at baseball games today, the original song contains multiple verses that tell the story of Katie Casey (later changed to Nelly Kelly by Norworth) — a “baseball mad” fanatic who would rather have her boyfriend take her to the ballgame than to the theater.

At a time when women did not even have the right to vote, let alone the fact that baseball fandom was overwhelmingly male-dominated, the character of Katie stands out as an unusual creation for the era.

The earliest documented instance of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” being played at a baseball game was during a Los Angeles high school game in 1934. The song made its Major League debut later that year during Game 4 of the 1934 World Series.

Stadium bands began regularly performing the tune during games in the mid-20th century. However, the way baseball fans engage with the song today — singing it during the seventh-inning stretch — was popularized by Chicago White Sox announcer Harry Caray in the 1970s. Caray later brought the tradition to the Chicago Cubs when he became their announcer in 1982.

In 2001, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” was ranked #8 on the “Songs of the Century” list, and later in 2010, Edward Meeker’s recording was inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry.

So next time you find yourself indulging in America’s pastime, remember to buy some “peanuts and Cracker Jack” so that you can “root, root, root for the home team” — but never forget: “For it’s one, two, three strikes, you’re out, at the old ball game.”

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A simple Memorial Day request turned into a powerful reminder of the American spirit after Sharrell Anne Shaw sent a message to anyone visiting Arlington National Cemetery.

“This is probably a long shot, but if anybody happens to be in DC this weekend and plans on visiting Arlington, I would love to see a fresh photo of my husband’s grave in Section 60,” Shaw wrote in a post on X.

“There’s just something about knowing people still stop by, still say his name, still remember,” she added.

And the response was far more than she dreamed of.

“So people started asking, ‘What was he like? Tell me about him.’ And then I think just miracles happened,” Blaze Media co-founder Glenn Beck comments, before speaking to Shaw.

“I thought reaching out to people who would be in the area was a good idea. I thought maybe, might get one or two people to stop by and just say hello and snap a quick picture for me. And the unbelievable happened from there,” she tells Glenn.

“People from all over the world have responded to that post with prayers, pictures, pictures of their loved ones as well as pictures of Alan’s final resting place in Section 60,” she says. “It has been absolutely heartwarming to see.”

Even Tulsi Gabbard stopped by the grave, writing in a post on X, “It was an honor to visit your husband’s grave today on your behalf, and to pay my resorts. It was wonderful to see the beautiful flowers representing many others who did the same. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the loved ones they left behind. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.”

Going into the weekend, Sharrell Anne didn’t anticipate what would happen, but she did want to “remind everybody that it was okay to have their barbecues and their celebrations and their fireworks,” as long as they “remember why we’re able to do that.”

“Remember that these freedoms we’re enjoying come at a very high cost. So celebrate, but be grateful,” she added.

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Modern people tend to see knowledge as something humanity achieves collectively and then keeps forever. Once a scientific advance or moral truth is discovered, we assume it becomes part of the species’ permanent inheritance.

That is false.

Tradition is not a museum display. It is not a costume we wear on patriotic holidays. It is a discipline.

Truth may be eternal, but our knowledge of it is not. Knowledge can be lost when a civilization stops practicing it. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we must understand that remembering our traditions and values is not enough. To keep them alive, we must embody them in what we do.

Ancient Rome is remembered as one of the most powerful civilizations in history and also one of the most technologically advanced. The Romans developed special concrete and engineering techniques that allowed them to build extraordinary structures and civic infrastructure.

When Rome fell, those techniques still existed in one sense. They had been discovered. But they were lost to time because the people who possessed the knowledge could no longer practice it or pass it on. The scientific truth remained objectively real, but without the civilization that had maintained it, the knowledge faded as if it had never existed.

People lived in the ruins of ancient wonders, taking shelter in buildings they could not build or maintain. Without the continuity of tradition, science had no practical meaning.

Moral truth faces the same danger.

The Old Testament shows a repeated cycle of Israel receiving divine revelation and then forgetting what had been handed down by God Himself. Again and again, the nation falls away from the commandments of the Lord until a prophet pulls an old scroll from its rack and reminds the people of what they once knew.

The Israelites cry out and rend their garments in repentance. They practice the truth for a time. Then, the practice fades, and knowledge fades with it.

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Despite receiving direct divine revelation, Israel — and humanity itself — could not maintain the practice of God’s truth. That is why the Lord sent his Son as a perfect example and living sacrifice, an eternal embodiment for all nations to see what the righteous life looks like in practice.

This weekend, America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. But saying that we honor our traditions and culture is not enough.

Most Americans have spent little to no time reading what the founders actually wrote. Their understanding of our national traditions comes from a heavily curated version of history they learned in school. There will be plenty of talk about celebrating the country’s past. What we need is a revival focused on living that tradition in the present.

Sentimentality is nice. It will not save the country.

Today, most Americans, including many conservatives, say the religious liberty guaranteed by the First Amendment means Muslims cannot be prevented from moving here and building entire cities dedicated to their way of life. The average American believes Hindus have a First Amendment right to immigrate and build giant statues of their demonic gods in Texas.

This is absurd.

States often required public officials to be professing Protestant Christians well into the 1840s, decades after the Bill of Rights was adopted. Even Catholics were often considered too foreign to hold office. None of this was viewed at the time as a violation of religious liberty. The idea that religious liberty was intended to allow Muslims or Hindus to control the public square is a lie.

The entire “tradition” of religious liberty many people think they are honoring is false.

The Supreme Court recently provided another example by ruling that the 14th Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship for the children of illegal aliens. The 14th Amendment was one of three amendments added to the Constitution after the Civil War to address the legal framework for freed slaves.

Its purpose was to clarify that people born into slavery became citizens once they were free. That intent was made clear by the people who authored the amendment. It did not create citizenship for American Indians, for example, or other groups added later through law and policy.

The idea that birthright citizenship for illegal aliens is some grand American tradition is entirely false. Yet a conservative Supreme Court just enshrined it in the Constitution.

This is what happens when a people inherit words without preserving the practices and assumptions that gave those words meaning. They recite “religious liberty” and forget the civilization it was meant to protect. They invoke “equal citizenship” and forget the specific injustice the 14th Amendment was written to remedy. They honor the shell while abandoning the substance.

A nation does not preserve itself by remembering slogans once a year. It preserves itself by forming children, families, churches, neighborhoods, and leaders who know what those slogans demand when they collide with power, fear, comfort, and fashion. Otherwise, July Fourth becomes pageantry without inheritance.

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A tradition no longer practiced becomes decoration. A truth no longer defended becomes trivia. A people who forget how to live their inheritance eventually become squatters in their own ruins. That is us.

Tradition is not a museum display. It is not a costume we wear on patriotic holidays. It is a discipline. It is a set of habits, loyalties, judgments, and practices that must be taught, defended, and lived.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, we should enjoy the patriotic festivities. Fireworks, barbecue, and loud renditions of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” are all fantastic, and we should embrace them fully.

But we should also commit to learning the true history and traditions of our nation and living them in our daily lives.

Read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution with your children. Read the Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers. Read George Washington’s Farewell Address and the letters of the founders.

Most important, live these traditions by becoming the virtuous people those men believed the country could not survive without.

The 250th anniversary must be more than a nostalgic celebration. It must become a renewal of our covenant as Americans.

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