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A House Republican lawmaker is moving to cut off federal funding to New York City for the duration of Zohran Mamdani\u2019s tenure as mayor.The proposal, spearheaded by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), is titled the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests Act \u2014 or, pointedly, the \u201cMAMDANI Act.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bill, which is only two pages, states that \u201cnotwithstanding any other provision of law, during any period in which Zohran Mamdani is mayor of New York, New York\u201d that \u201cany unobligated Federal funds available\u201d for the city \u201care hereby rescinded\u201d and that \u201cno Federal funds may be obligated or expended for any purpose to New York, New York.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fox News Digital reported that Carter was expected to introduce the legislation on Friday.The 34-year-old socialist clinched victory in Tuesday\u2019s New York City mayoral race, defeating independent candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, as well as Republican contender Curtis Sliwa.The outcome came as little surprise to political observers \u2014 after all, New York City hasn\u2019t elected a Republican mayor since Michael Bloomberg secured a second term back in 2005.While Carter\u2019s bill stands little chance of advancing in the House, it underscores how sharply focused Republicans have become on Mamdani\u2019s rise. GOP leaders are already framing the newly elected socialist mayor as the face \u2014 and future \u2014 of the Democratic Party, the New York Post noted.-A House Republican campaign strategist told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that the GOP plans to link vulnerable Democrats nationwide to Mamdani and his far-left agenda.<\/p>\n
Carter, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, added that taxpayer money from his state \u201cshould not be wasted on programs that will bankrupt the financial capital of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIf New Yorkers want communism, we should let them have their wish and not artificially prop them up with our successful capitalist system,\u201d Carter said. \u201cAny New Yorker with common sense is welcome to move to the great, FREE state of Georgia.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Mamdani is already facing backlash over the video he released following his victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.<\/p>\n
Following his victory, Mamdani shared a video on X outlining his plans for the transition period, emphasizing that \u201ca lot of work lies ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
The newly elected New York City mayor thanked his supporters and explained that, while he had previously asked them to stop sending campaign donations, he was now encouraging contributions from \u201cworking class\u201d residents to help fund the transition. Mamdani said the funds would be used to hire policy experts, strengthen infrastructure, and support the early stages of his administration.<\/p>\n
Along with the video, Mamdani wrote, \u201cThank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let\u2019s get to work.\u201d<\/p>\n
His demand for donations immediately after his election victory sparked backlash online.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been less than 24 hours since Mamdani won the election & he\u2019s already asking for money. Congratulations New York City, bravo,\u201d one user wrote.<\/p>\n
Another added, \u201cIslamist and Communist Mamdani promises \u2018free\u2019 stuff. Now he begs for donations?\u201d Yet another person commented, \u201cAlready begging for money. What a joke.\u201d<\/p>\n
Liberal commentator Van Jones was among those raising alarm at Democratic socialist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani\u2019s fiery victory speech, noting what he called an instant \u201ccharacter switch\u201d as soon as the election was called.<\/p>\n
Jones told CNN that the 34-year-old\u2019s tone was a stark departure from the calm and collected image he showed on the campaign trail.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think he missed an opportunity. I think the Mamdani that we saw in the campaign trail, who was a lot more calm, who was a lot warmer, who was a lot more embracing, was not present in that speech,\u201d Jones said on a post-election panel.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think his tone was sharp. I think he was using the microphone in a way that he was almost yelling. That\u2019s not the Mamdani that we\u2019ve seen on TikTok and the great interviews and stuff like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
The room glowed dimly under a small nightlight, casting soft shadows on the walls. Only the officers\u2019 footsteps broke the silence as they approached the bed. The girl\u2019s parents lay motionless, their faces serene yet unnaturally pale. A faint, unsettling scent lingered in the air.<\/p>\n
The first officer stepped closer, checking for signs of life. There were none. He felt a pang of empathy for the little girl standing quietly at the doorway, clutching a worn-out teddy bear. Meanwhile, his partner scanned the room for clues.<\/p>\n
The space was neat and orderly. Nothing seemed out of place. No overturned furniture. No broken glass. No signs of struggle. It was as if the couple had gone to sleep\u2014and simply never woke up.<\/p>\n
\u201cMa\u2019am,\u201d the first officer asked gently, \u201cdo you remember if your parents felt sick or if anything unusual happened today?\u201d<\/p>\n
The girl shook her head, eyes wide. \u201cNo\u2026 we just watched TV, had dinner, and went to bed. Mom kissed me goodnight, like always.\u201d<\/p>\n
The officers exchanged glances, searching for answers. Then, one noticed small, unusual details: two half-full coffee mugs on the bedside table and a tiny pill bottle rolled under the dresser.<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you know if your parents took any medication?\u201d the second officer asked softly.<\/p>\n
The girl paused. \u201cSometimes Mom takes something for a headache. Daddy doesn\u2019t like medicine.\u201d<\/p>\n
The officers retrieved the pill bottle. It contained a strong sedative and was nearly empty. This discovery suggested a possible accidental overdose\u2014a tragic mistake that changed the direction of their investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIs there someone you can stay with tonight? A relative or a neighbor?\u201d the first officer asked, crouching to her level.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy aunt lives nearby,\u201d the girl replied, voice small but steady. \u201cShe can come.\u201d<\/p>\n
With her permission, the officers called her aunt, ensuring the girl went safely into loving hands. Once the child was secure, they returned to the solemn task of investigating the couple\u2019s untimely deaths.<\/p>\n
As a team of investigators arrived for a thorough examination, the officers reflected on the night\u2019s events. The call from a brave little girl revealed the fragility of life and the value of cherishing each moment.<\/p>\n
While the full story would eventually emerge, the memory of that night lingered\u2014a poignant reminder of the human stories behind their duty to serve and protect.<\/p>\n
In the heart of America\u2019s third-largest city, a political firestorm is raging\u2014and it\u2019s not just the wind that\u2019s making headlines in Chicago. The city\u2019s police force, once the backbone of local order, has openly rebelled against Mayor Brandon Johnson, refusing to comply with his controversial, arguably illegal, executive orders. With National Guard troops rolling in from Texas and the city administration locked in a battle with the federal government, Chicago has become ground zero for the nation\u2019s immigration crisis and a stunning case study in municipal dysfunction.The drama began with a simple, explosive premise: Mayor Johnson, whose approval rating has plummeted into the single digits, signed an executive order creating \u201cICE-free zones\u201d across Chicago. City property, and even private businesses, were suddenly off-limits to federal immigration agents. The mayor\u2019s message was clear\u2014Chicago police would not cooperate with ICE, and the city would stand as a sanctuary, even if it meant defying federal law. For Johnson, this was a bold declaration of values. For the city\u2019s police, it was an untenable demand that threatened their oath, their safety, and the very rule of law.<\/p>\n
The first cracks in Johnson\u2019s authority appeared during a violent weekend of ICE activity. Federal agents, responding to a series of incidents, found themselves boxed in by protesters and vehicles, fearing ambush and forced to deploy tear gas. In one incident, a woman was shot by federal agents after their car was rammed by suspects\u2014a chaotic, dangerous scene that left 27 Chicago police officers caught in the crossfire of chemical agents. The mayor\u2019s office tried to spin the narrative, blaming ICE for \u201cteargassing our police officers,\u201d but Superintendent Larry Snelling quickly set the record straight.<\/p>\n
Snelling, a veteran cop with deep Chicago roots, refused to toe the mayor\u2019s line. In a fiery press conference, he dismantled Johnson\u2019s rhetoric point by point. \u201cIf you box them in with vehicles, it is reasonable for them to believe they are being ambushed and that this could end in a deadly situation,\u201d Snelling declared, emphasizing that federal agents have the right to use force when threatened. The superintendent\u2019s message was direct: don\u2019t attack law enforcement, don\u2019t interfere with federal agents, and don\u2019t expect Chicago police to arrest ICE officers, no matter what City Hall says.<\/p>\n
The audio dispatch from that fateful weekend revealed even deeper divisions. As federal agents called for backup, the chief of patrol ordered Chicago officers to \u201chold tight for instruction,\u201d then abruptly cleared everyone out. \u201cWe\u2019re not responding over there. We\u2019re going to clear out as soon as we can.\u201d The message was unmistakable: Chicago police would not intervene in federal operations, nor would they enforce the mayor\u2019s anti-ICE agenda. Snelling backed his chief, stating, \u201cWe do not arrest and cannot arrest federal agents because someone deems what they\u2019re doing is illegal or unlawful.\u201d<\/p>\n
The mayor\u2019s ICE-free zones, hailed by progressive activists, became a flashpoint for legal and political conflict. Governor JB Pritzker joined Johnson in condemning the federal deployment of National Guard troops, calling it \u201cunlawful and unconstitutional.\u201d But a federal judge refused to block the deployment, greenlighting the arrival of hundreds of National Guard members from Texas and Illinois. Their mission: protect federal property and personnel from escalating violence and local resistance.<\/p>\n
As National Guard convoys rolled into Chicago, the city\u2019s administration scrambled to maintain control. Lawsuits flew back and forth, with state attorneys arguing that federalizing the National Guard was a dangerous overreach. But the federal memo was clear\u2014up to 300 troops would be stationed in Chicago, and local officials had no authority to stop them. The city\u2019s welcoming ordinances and Trust Act, which prohibit police from cooperating with ICE or asking about immigration status, were suddenly at odds with the reality on the ground.<\/p>\n
Superintendent Snelling, caught between city hall and the federal government, explained the impossible position his officers faced. \u201cWe abide by the law. We don\u2019t make the laws, we uphold them. But let me explain how difficult it is for our officers at times\u2026 You\u2019re damned if you do and damned if you don\u2019t.\u201d Snelling\u2019s candor struck a chord with rank-and-file cops, many of whom felt betrayed by an administration more interested in ideology than public safety. The superintendent made it clear: \u201cAlthough we do not engage in immigration enforcement, we are going to enforce the law when the laws are violated.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tension reached a boiling point as protesters clashed with federal agents, barricades were moved, and tear gas filled the air. Chicago police, ordered to stand down, watched as federal agents struggled to control the chaos. Some officers were injured by thrown objects, others by the chemical agents deployed by ICE. The city\u2019s leadership tried to blame the violence on federal overreach, but the facts told a different story. The police were caught in the middle\u2014unable to enforce federal law, forbidden from cooperating with ICE, and increasingly unwilling to follow orders they viewed as illegal or dangerous.<\/p>\n
The rebellion within the ranks was no secret. Chicago police had already turned their backs on Johnson at public events, refusing to let him attend officers\u2019 funerals after a series of anti-police remarks and policy blunders. The superintendent\u2019s public statements only fueled the sense of mutiny. \u201cWe do not interfere with the duties and responsibilities of federal agents. We don\u2019t have to agree with it. We do not interfere with their orders.\u201d For many officers, this was a matter of principle\u2014the law is the law, and no mayor can rewrite it with a stroke of a pen.<\/p>\n
Just as the world slumbered, the ground beneath suddenly roared to life.<\/p>\n
Without a hint of warning, the earth convulsed and cracked, sending shockwaves through sleeping towns. Buildings shuddered violently, some giving way entirely.<\/p>\n
Barefoot and disoriented, people poured into the streets, their faces etched with fear. What began as a subtle tremor rapidly escalated into one of the most powerful earthquakes the region has seen in years\u2014a terrifying ordeal that had only just begun.<\/p>\n
In the early morning hours of Monday, a massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the China\u2013Myanmar borde<\/p>\n
The quake\u2019s epicenter lay a mere 10 kilometers beneath the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, unleashing violent shaking felt across southern China, northern Thailand, and parts of Myanmar.<\/p>\n
Tragically, initial reports confirm dozens of lives lost and hundreds more injured, with countless others feared trapped under collapsed structures.<\/p>\n
The quake\u2019s reach extended far beyond its epicenter, rattling major northern Thai cities such as Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, where panicked residents evacuated buildings en masse.<\/p>\n
Rescue teams are battling immense challenges\u2014damaged infrastructure, power failures, and broken communication networks\u2014to deliver urgent aid.<\/p>\n
Around the clock, emergency responders strive to provide shelter, medical attention, and relief to those caught in the disaster\u2019s wake.<\/p>\n
In Summary<\/p>\n
As the devastation becomes clearer, the race to save lives intensifies. This powerful quake has left a wide swath of destruction across several countries, underscoring the critical need for swift international cooperation and humanitarian assistance. The hours ahead will be crucial in determining how many can be rescued and cared for\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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