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The far-left Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has received funding from individuals including George Clooney and George Soros and businesses such as Chick-Fil-A, the New York Post reported Wednesday.
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2 GOP senators side with Democrats to block ICE, CBP funding
The Senate worked overnight to advance the GOP's budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement to the tune of $70 billion in an effort to end the Democrat-induced shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
From Wednesday afternoon to the early hours of Thursday morning, senators voted on a slew of amendments to advance Republicans' legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as Customs and Border Protection.
'Democrats will once again demonstrate to the American people their support for open borders.'
This legislative marathon comes amid the ongoing DHS shutdown that began in mid-February. In March, the Senate approved a funding package to fund all of DHS except ICE and CBP in a 2:00 a.m. voice vote, but it was rejected by the House. The House passed its own 60-day continuing resolution to fund the department in its entirety, but it was not advanced in the Senate.
The Senate budget ultimately advanced mostly along party lines in a 50-48 vote just before 3:30 a.m., with Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Rand Paul of Kentucky voting with Democrats against the immigration funding.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) lashed out at Republicans for funding "rogue agencies," claiming they are out of touch with everyday Americans.
“What kind of bubble are they living in?" Schumer asked. "How apart are they with people’s real needs?”
Despite the Democrats' predictable disapproval of the funding bill, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) remains optimistic that the House will cooperate with the Senate to fund these key agencies. Earlier this month, both Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) agreed on a "two-track approach" that would partially reopen DHS while funding immigration enforcement separately.
"In following this two-track approach, the Republican Congress will fully reopen the Department, make sure all federal workers are paid, and specifically fund immigration enforcement and border security for the next three years so that those law-enforcement activities can continue uninhibited," a joint statement between Thune and Johnson reads. "In return, Democrats will once again demonstrate to the American people their support for open borders and keeping criminal illegal immigrants in America."
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Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Plotted New Orleans Mass Shooting then 'Suicide by Cop'
An alleged would-be mass shooter was arrested by Florida authorities while enroute to the festival he intended to target in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Marine Veteran Shot and Killed, Allegedly by Her Estranged Husband
Twenty-five-year-old Ivy Unruh, a Marine veteran, was shot and fatally wounded Friday, allegedly by her estranged husband, Joshua Orlando.
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17-year-old faces attempted murder charges in connection with mass shooting near University of Iowa
A 17-year-old faces five counts of attempted murder in connection with Sunday's mass shooting near the University of Iowa, in which five people were wounded — including three students.
Iowa City Police said Damarian M. Jones, 17, of Cedar Rapids, engaged in a fight around 1:45 a.m. in the 100 Block of East College Street in the Downtown Pedestrian Mall reportedly involving as many 40 people.
'Their lives have been forever changed by this senseless act of violence.'
Police said over the course of the fight, Jones obtained a firearm from another individual. During a break in the fight, police said Jones walked away from the other combatants, drew the weapon, and fired six times into the crowded Pedestrian Mall.
Police said five people were struck by gunfire:
- One victim suffered a life-threatening wound to her head and remains in critical condition.
- One victim was struck in the arm and chest, causing serious injuries requiring surgery.
- One victim was struck in the leg, causing serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
- One victim was struck in the side of the stomach, causing bodily injury.
- One victim was struck in both legs, causing bodily injury.
Police said of the five victims struck by gunfire, two remain hospitalized.
"Their lives have been forever changed by this senseless act of violence," Iowa City Police Chief Dustin Liston said. "We pray for their full recovery and stand ready to support them in any way possible during this difficult time."
Police said "none of the victims were the target of this shooting, and there is no reason to believe they were otherwise affiliated with this incident."
By 3:05 a.m., investigators obtained images of Jones and other persons of interest in connection with the incident.
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Image source: Iowa City Police
Over the course of the investigation, police said they recovered three firearms, numerous firearm accessories, and multiple rounds of ammunition. Police added that investigators received more than 150 tips and served nearly three dozen search warrants.
Jones — who hasn't been located, police said Wednesday — faces the following charges:
- attempted murder (five counts)
- willful injury assault causing serious injury (three counts)
- willful injury assault causing bodily injury (two counts)
- going armed with intent
Officials confirmed to Iowa's News Now that Jones is number three in the persons of interest photos sent out earlier this week.
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Image source: Iowa City Police
Police said they are asking the public for assistance and that those with information are asked to contact the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5275. In addition, police said those in the area of the shooting with security cameras are asked to review their recordings and contact police with any potential video or information.
Iowa City Area Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about this incident that leads to an arrest, police said. Crime Stoppers tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477), police said. All tips and calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed, police said, and individuals providing information are not required to reveal their identity to collect a reward.
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Trump Orders Navy to Shoot Small Boats Dropping Mines in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Thursday instructed the U.S. Navy to shoot small boats dropping mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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