NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Tuesday that he disagreed with the tactics New Jersey State Police used after they were ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill to secure the scene outside Delaney Hall, describing the agency as “a sword.” Clashes erupted outside outside the detention center in Newark on Friday after protesters defied an order from the State Police to relocate to a nearby “First Amendment zone.” The area has seen frequent demonstrations in recent days after illegal immigrant detainees penned an open letter alleging physical and psychological torture, claiming they were being denied medical care and adequate food.  On Saturday, Sherrill said the New Jersey State Police Public Safety Response team was sent to the area in a move “absolutely necessary to protect public safety, and avoid escalation from ICE.” “I mean, clearly I agree that she was supposed to take action, 100 percent. She’s the governor. She’s the leader of this state. Our agencies are going to follow her, her attorney general, her staff. We’re going to defer to her, because she is the leader of this state. And she needed to make strong and aggressive decisions,” Baraka, a fellow Democrat, said Tuesday.LEFT-WING STREAMER BLASTS NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR OVER STATE POLICE RESPONSE AT ICE FACILITY PROTESTS “She made a decision to…

My passion has been collecting and acquiring representative United States Service rifles. That includes items like the 1898 Krag-Jorgensen, 1903 Springfield (and its variants), the M1 Garand and the M1 Carbine. However, one of my favorites in that collection is the Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle. Why? Because it’s such a strange gun! It’s a rifle of two eras — muzzleloading and breechloading. It’s such an oddity in the development of military arms. According to the author, the manual of arms for the Trapdoor rifle is simpler than it may seem. Here, he is demonstrating how to reload it. While Europe was developing all-new weapon systems around the idea of a self-contained cartridge, the United States decided to mash the concept together. This was all in an effort to save money in a post-bellum world. And that’s what makes this bit of firearms history so interesting. Allin’s Alterations Before I begin, yes, both sides of the Civil War produced models of breech-loading rifles. Just not on a large scale. Civil War-era breech-loading carbines, like the Spencer and Sharps, were issued to some cavalry units but served mainly as a temporary solution and did little to arm the infantry. After the…

The United States ruler, Donald Trump, believes that peace talks with Iran are continuing at a “rapid pace”, while Iran says it has suspended talks after a violation of the ceasefire agreement. Trump oddly made the comments just hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had made its statement about a suspension of peace talks. Israel, The United States, Iran, and Russia All Move Even Deeper Into World War III Trump also said “all shooting will stop” between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, after the president said he spoke with officials from both sides of the conflict. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said later that his country’s military would “continue to operate as planned in southern Lebanon,” and there were clashes overnight between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a report by CBS News.  Trump claimed that he’s in control of Israel’s troops as well, and Netanyahu obeys the US ruler’s commands. He posted on his Truth Social platform on Monday, writing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “turned his troops around” in Lebanon following their earlier phone call. “I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to go into a major raid…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chicago high school’s decision to eliminate its Arabic language program due to low enrollment and budget constraints has sparked backlash from community members who argue the course is vital for inclusion and diversity.Lincoln Park High School (LPHS) announced it will no longer offer Arabic to incoming freshmen. The decision comes as Chicago Public Schools (CPS) grapples with a projected $732.5 million deficit, forcing districtwide cuts to teaching and administrative staff, according to a new report by The Chicago Tribune.LPHS Principal Eric Steinmiller defended the decision during a May 21 local school council meeting. Steinmiller explained that beyond the district’s severe financial constraints, the Arabic program enrolled a total of just 20 students this year and ranked as the school’s “lowest-performing” International Baccalaureate (IB) language track based on test scores.However, the decision has upset local activists, parents, and students who are demanding the administration reverse course. An online petition protesting the cancellation has already garnered more than 1,500 signatures. CHICAGO SCHOOLS FACE ENROLLMENT CRISIS WITH 150 BUILDINGS HALF-EMPTY”Eliminating access to Arabic for incoming students would limit educational opportunities and reduce the diversity of language offerings available at LPHS,” the petition reads. “Language…

May the best Unmanned Surface Vessel win. The U.S. Navy announced Friday that it selected seven companies to compete for the service’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel contract.At-sea testing of the vessels is slated to begin next month, with companies whose MUSVs successfully complete the trials set to receive $15 million and be eligible for “follow-on production,” according to the Navy.Testing is set to wrap up by October of this year. The companies chosen to for the trials include Sea Machines, Leidos, Saronic Technologies, Galliano Marine Services, PacMar Technologies, Birdon and Huntington Ingalls Industries. This announcement comes as the Navy seeks to expand its unmanned service vessels fleet, with officials hoping to swell its numbers sevenfold, from four to 30 vessels by 2030 in the Indo-Pacific.The four USVs that were deployed in the Indo-Pacific for five months in 2024 were the Sea Hunter, Sea Hawk, Mariner and Ranger vessels, and all four are still being used to further develop the Navy’s USV program, according to previous Military Times reporting. The Navy is utilizing the MUSV marketplace to solicit bids from “smaller, non-traditional shipyards” in the hopes of creating new opportunities to build out the Navy’s unmanned fleet. The initiative, according to…

The sun is up on this beautiful Tuesday morning, Screencaps is ready to go and one of TV’s greats, Danica McKellar, or Winnie Cooper to those of us who grew up with her, stops by to show us how, at 51, she stays in shape.That’s right, Winnie Cooper is 51.It’s been 33 years since “The Wonder Years” ended its run on ABC. What makes this woman great is that she gained stardom from that single show and never ran from it. Then, she turned herself into a Hallmark Christmas movie legend, made solid money doing that work, wrote children’s books and continues to lean into the “The Wonder Years” content. She didn’t run from it. You know what, the more I think about it, McKellar deserves a Medal of Freedom or some sort of award they give out at the White House. Trump, if you’re reading this, please honor this woman for her work for this country. At least find a MAHA role for her.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!ESPN praised by a Screencaps reader– Alex in NC emails: Thank you ESPN for doing the right thing and letting the video…

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.  The Trump administration appears to be trying to inject new optimism across the nation’s farm belt following the China meeting last month, during which Beijing committed to making billions of dollars of new purchases of U.S. agricultural goods. The White House’s latest move is to reduce tariffs on tractors and combines, a policy shift aimed at easing cost pressures on farmers already squeezed by diesel, fertilizer, and machinery costs. Late Monday, President Trump signed a proclamation slashing tariffs on imported agricultural equipment, including combines and harvesters, from 25% to 15% to lower costs for US farmers and manufacturers. More color from the White House: The Proclamation adjusts the tariffs on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters, as well as certain other equipment, from 25% to 15%.   The Proclamation also expands the existing category of industrial equipment subject to a 15% tariff to include mobile industrial equipment, like bulldozers and forklifts, when imported from trade deal countries that are entitled to such treatment. The Proclamation encourages foreign companies to use more U.S. steel and aluminum by allowing them to qualify for a 10% duty rate, if their capital equipment include at least 85%…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump’s Department of the Interior unveiled a new patriotic installation at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington, D.C., placing Revolutionary War figures at a site long associated with protests and encampments. “This exhibition featuring Caesar Rodney and the 12 Soldiers of the Revolutionary War is a powerful tribute to the patriots whose service and sacrifice helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today,” Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum told Fox News Digital.The installation pairs a statue of founding father Caesar Rodney with 12 bronze Revolutionary War soldiers, honoring patriots whose sacrifices helped found the nation. Freedom Plaza has frequently been the site of political protests, including when it was known as “tent city” during economic protests in 2011 and more recently as the staging area for protests during the violent summer of 2020, when riots broke out in cities nationwide following the death of George Floyd.”As we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition is one of the many ways President Donald J. Trump is ensuring that the stories of the men and women who built this nation are preserved, honored and shared for generations to come,”…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Iowa man is suspected of fatally shooting six relatives before taking his own life on Monday, authorities said.Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said officers responded to a report of a shooting at about 12:12 p.m. Monday at a home on Park Avenue in Muscatine, a city roughly 50 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids.When officers arrived, they discovered four victims inside the residence suffering from gunshot wounds. All four were pronounced dead at the scene, Kies said during a news conference.Investigators quickly identified the suspected gunman as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine. Police said McFarland had left the residence before officers arrived.5 FOUND DEAD IN MINNESOTA APPARENT MURDER-SUICIDE: POLICE Authorities later located McFarland on the city’s riverfront trail near a pedestrian bridge.”While talking to Ryan Willis McFarland, he took his own life,” Kies said.NYC SHOOTING: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SHANE TAMURA, GUNMAN WHO KILLED 4 INCLUDING NYPD COP IN MIDTOWN MANHATTANOfficers and emergency medical personnel attempted to render aid, but McFarland was pronounced dead at the scene.As investigators continued examining the case, police developed information suggesting there could be additional victims elsewhere in the city. Officers subsequently discovered an adult male…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to face tough questions on Capitol Hill this week as Congress threatens to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers, while the administration pushes for an end to the conflict with Iran.Rubio will testify in four congressional hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday on the State Department’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. But the Trump official is likely to be grilled on the ongoing negotiations to end the war and whether the U.S. military campaign should continue against Iranian forces and the country’s nuclear capabilities. The U.S. and Iran have yet to agree on terms to end sporadic fighting. Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and potential sanctions relief have emerged as key sticking points in negotiations. President Donald Trump said Monday that he “couldn’t care less” if the stalled talks were over, in an interview with CNBC. TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS ‘NEGOTIATING ON FUMES,’ BELIEVES REGIME THOUGHT THEY COULD OUTWAIT HIM”I don’t care if they’re over, honestly,” Trump told the outlet. “If they’re over, they’re over. If they’re not, you know, I think they took too much time. Frankly, I…