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Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis have asked a judge to drop felony assault charges against two Venezuelan men accused of attacking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a January incident, court documents show. In a filing Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota said “newly discovered evidence” in the case against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis is “materially inconsistent with the allegations” outlined in the original complaint. Prosecutors are seeking dismissal with prejudice, meaning the charges cannot be refiled. The charges stemmed from an altercation on Jan. 14 in north Minneapolis, where an ICE officer shot Sosa-Celis in the leg. Initial statements from the Department of Homeland Security said the men attacked the officer with a broom and snow shovel during a traffic stop. However, video and eyewitness accounts later contradicted the government’s version of events, prompting prosecutors to re-evaluate the case. The motion to dismiss comes amid intense scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota, where high-profile shootings of civilians by federal agents have drawn protests and legal challenges.

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President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Friday to praise special forces members involved in the operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s former leader Nicolás Maduro, officials said. Accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, the president plans to meet with military families and troops at one of the largest U.S. military bases in the world. Trump previously spoke at Fort Bragg during an event last June marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, a visit that drew attention for his partisan remarks. Since Maduro’s ouster in an operation earlier this year, the administration has spotlighted its broader oversight goals for Venezuela’s oil industry and is expected to continue emphasizing foreign policy initiatives in the region.

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Kathy Ruemmler, the chief legal officer and general counsel of Goldman Sachs, is resigning after newly revealed emails showed she had a close and long-standing relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple news reports. The correspondence included messages in which Ruemmler described Epstein as an “older brother” and “Uncle Jeffrey,” and thanked him for expensive gifts — even though Epstein was a registered sex offender at the time. Ruemmler, who served as White House counsel under President Barack Obama before joining Goldman in 2020, said the media attention around the revelations had become a distraction for the firm. She plans to step down from her role effective June 30, 2026, a Goldman Sachs spokesperson said. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon acknowledged Ruemmler’s contributions to the company and said he respected her decision. In statements before her resignation, Ruemmler expressed regret over the association, saying she “regrets ever knowing him.” The disclosures have sparked broader scrutiny of how powerful institutions and individuals engaged with Epstein long after his 2008 conviction, raising questions about ethics and oversight in corporate and legal circles.

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Officials are poring over thousands of tips after the release of video showing a masked person on the porch of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home, authorities said Friday. More than 4,000 calls came into the Pima County Sheriff’s Office within 24 hours of the footage being made public, and investigators are working to sift out credible leads from the flood of information. While many tips may ultimately prove unhelpful, authorities say none can be dismissed prematurely. The FBI says it has collected over 13,000 tips since February 1, and local law enforcement reports at least 18,000 total tips related to Guthrie’s disappearance. Investigators have asked the public to keep coming forward with information that could help in locating the 84-year-old woman, who has not been seen since late January.

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An Arizona sheriff is blocking FBI access to key evidence in the investigation into the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, hampering the agency’s ability to assist in the probe, a law enforcement source told Reuters. The FBI had asked Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos to turn over physical evidence — including a glove and DNA samples from Guthrie’s Tucson residence — for processing at the bureau’s national crime lab in Quantico, Virginia. Instead, the sheriff has insisted on sending the evidence to a private lab in Florida — effectively denying the FBI direct access, according to the official. That choice has slowed down federal involvement in the investigation, the source said. Sheriff Nanos’ office did not immediately comment on the matter. The sheriff’s department maintains it has recovered several items of evidence and submitted all viable material for analysis. Authorities believe Guthrie, last seen Jan. 31 in the Tucson area, was forcibly abducted due to her limited mobility and need for daily medication. FBI assistance in the case is contingent on a formal request from the county, which holds primary jurisdiction. The FBI has doubled the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s location or an arrest.

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In this conversation, Carl Jackson discusses the hypocrisy in political narratives, particularly focusing on the Republican Party's history and its civil rights legacy. He argues that voter ID laws are essential for empowerment rather than suppression, and he critiques the left's stance on these laws. The discussion also touches on the implications of illegal immigration on voting rights, the SAVE Act, and the ongoing debate surrounding transgender issues and mental health. Jackson emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in addressing these complex topics while advocating for legislative changes to protect voting rights. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com

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A shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security appears certain. Lawmakers in the House and Senate are set to leave Washington for a 10-day break, while negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands for new restrictions have stalled. The White House and Democrats have traded offers in recent days. Democrats have said they want curbs on President Donald Trump’s broad campaign of immigration enforcement. They've demanded better identification for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement officers, a new code of conduct for those agencies and more use of judicial warrants, among their requests.

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The Trump administration has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U-S regulations on greenhouse gas emissions. President Trump’s EPA rescinded a 2009 declaration that carbon dioxide and other gases endanger public health. The president hailed the move to roll back climate regulations. He argued that the Obama-era scientific finding “had no basis in fact.” However, the administration’s decision is expected to spur legal challenges.

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A federal judge has blocked the Pentagon from punishing Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly for his role in a video message to U-S troops. Earlier this year, Defense Secretary Hegseth censured Senator Kelly, who is a former U-S Navy pilot, for telling members of the military to uphold the Constitution and resist unlawful orders. But a federal judge ruled that Pentagon officials violated Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights. U-S District Judge Richard Leon wrote that “our retired veterans deserve more respect from their Government, and our Constitution demands they receive it.”

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The FBI said on Thursday it was increasing the reward for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie, to $100,000 from $50,000. The agency also released new visuals, including photos of a backpack the suspect could be seen wearing in video footage, and an updated description of the suspect. The suspect was described as a male, between 5' 9" and 5' 10" and was seen wearing a black, 25-liter backpack, the FBI said in a statement. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was first reported missing on February 1 in Arizona.

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Journalist Can't Find Dirt on Trump

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No Protests When Obama Deported Illegals

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Josh opens the show with the tragic news of another school shooting involving a transgender suspect, this time in Canada. He reflects on why these horrific events continue to happen and what can realistically be done to prevent future tragedies. He then turns to Capitol Hill, reacting to the fireworks surrounding Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent hearing and what the tense exchanges reveal about the current political climate. Josh also weighs in on why Democrats continue to focus on Jeffrey Epstein while, in his view, ignoring historically low crime trends. Later in the show, Josh breaks down common misconceptions surrounding the First Amendment, explaining why free speech is essential but not the only principle that should guide public discourse. He wraps up by discussing the Save America Act and argues that, once again, Democrats find themselves on the opposite side of an issue that a strong majority of Americans support.

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No Military Action Anytime Soon

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Israel and USA are the best hope against Iran

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Has East Palestine Been Cleaned Up?

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Pam Bondi Gets Grilled About Trump and Epstein

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Activists say the death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests has reached at least 7,002 with many more people still feared dead. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency offered the latest figures Thursday. It has been accurate in counting deaths during previous rounds of unrest in Iran and relies on a network of activists in Iran to verify deaths. Iran’s government offered its only death toll on Jan. 21, saying 3,117 people were killed. Iran’s theocracy in the past has undercounted or not reported fatalities from past unrest. The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the death toll, given authorities have disrupted internet access and international calls in Iran.

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Senator Marsha Blackburn Discusses The SAVE Act

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The U.S. military says two Navy ships deployed as part of the Trump administration’s massive military buildup in the Caribbean Sea have collided. U.S. Southern Command said in a statement Thursday that two personnel reported minor injuries and that both are in stable condition. The ships kept sailing safely after the collision Wednesday that happened while a supply ship was replenishing the destroyer USS Truxtun. The administration built up the largest military presence in the region in generations as it's carried out deadly strikes on alleged drug boats, seized sanctioned oil tankers and conducted a surprise raid that captured Venezuela’s then-president, Nicolás Maduro.

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