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A former senior CIA official is accused of stealing more than $40 million in gold bars from the federal government, according to federal court filings in Virginia. Investigators say David Rush requested and received foreign currency and gold bars that were supposedly intended for work-related expenses. Authorities later discovered more than 300 gold bars valued at over $40 million, along with approximately $2 million in cash, inside his home. Rush was arrested last week and charged with criminal theft of public money. He remains in federal custody, and his attorney has declined to comment on the allegations.

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Kathy Hochul has signed a new law making it a crime to block access to a house of worship or intimidate people attempting to enter. The law comes after a series of heated demonstrations outside synagogues in New York. It also gives police the authority to establish 50-foot security perimeters around houses of worship where protests would not be allowed. Supporters say the measure is designed to protect people’s right to practice their religion safely, while critics argue the law could restrict peaceful demonstrations and infringe on free speech rights.

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The prosecution connected to the death of Matthew Perry has officially come to a close after all five people charged in the case pleaded guilty for their roles in supplying the actor with ketamine. On Friday, Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, was sentenced to more than three years in prison for helping facilitate the actor’s ketamine use. Prosecutors said Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54 from the acute effects of ketamine. Two doctors, an addiction counselor, and a drug dealer prosecutors referred to as the “Ketamine Queen” were also sentenced in connection to the case.

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WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not yet satisfied on a deal with Iran, adding that the U.S. was not discussing easing sanctions on the country. Speaking to reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said that Iran wants to make a deal. "Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there ... we're not satisfied with it, but we will be. We will be either that or we'll have to just finish the job," Trump said. He added that under a potential framework deal with Tehran, the Strait of Hormuz would open immediately but that it would not be controlled by anybody. "We'll watch over it, but nobody's going to control it. That's part of the negotiation that we have. They would like to control it. Nobody's going to control it. It's international waters and Oman will behave just like everybody else or we'll have to blow them up," Trump said. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump's comment on Oman. Oman's embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump also said that he was not comfortable with Russia or China taking Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

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In a world where sanity seems to be in short supply, this episode delves into the latest autopsy report from the DNC, revealing the party's biggest liability: wokeness. The speaker breaks down the findings, which suggest that Democrats' obsession with identity politics and cultural Marxism is driving away voters, particularly black Americans who are increasingly rejecting the party's message. The autopsy report, written by independent analyst Paul Rivera, highlights the party's struggles to connect with voters on issues that matter most, such as the economy, disaster relief, and housing affordability. Meanwhile, the party's continued emphasis on abstract issues like trans rights, racial divide, and climate alarmism is falling flat with voters. The speaker also touches on the recent controversy surrounding Governor Tim Walz's decision to honor George Floyd on Memorial Day, rather than the fallen heroes, and the implications of this move for the party's future. The episode also explores the tension between the party's ideals and the concerns of its voters, particularly black Americans who are increasingly looking for a party that will address their needs and concerns. The speaker discusses the impact of the party's policies on black communities, including the issue of voter ID and the importance of police presence in these areas. If you're interested in understanding the latest developments in the world of politics and the implications for the future of the Democratic Party, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's analysis and insights. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

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Ken Paxton Wins Big in Texas...but Democrats are Happy

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Is America Going Through Dark Times?

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Win or lose, billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer will leave a mark in the history books in his bid to become California’s next governor. He’s running the most expensive political advertising campaign in the country this year. Data from ad tracker AdImpact shows Steyer has spent or booked over $195 million in ads for broadcast TV, cable and radio, with the tally still growing. The lavish spending has lifted the former hedge fund manager turned liberal activist into contention in the crowded race. But he’s not breaking away from the field. Still, the cash advantage could give him an edge in the race's final days.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is meeting with his Cabinet at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran and asserts the Iranian side is “negotiating on fumes.” The Republican president has projected confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give him a credible argument that Iran’s nuclear capability has been diminished enough to declare victory. But Trump risks finding that closure to his war of choice comes with an unsatisfactory ending — one that puts off many critical issues to be resolved later. It leaves Trump vulnerable to criticism that Iran’s hard-line leaders will emerge from the conflict battered but emboldened.

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Paxton's Victory Shows Everyone That Trump Still Rules the Party

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A Great Deal, Or No Deal at All

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Ken Paxton Wins Big!

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Mark says it best—and listen to this, because it's gold. There is no greed more insatiable than collectivist government. None. They always want more. More of your money, more control, more of your life. Let me say it plain: No working American should get a free ride on someone else's dime. You work? You pay your share. That's how it works. But this idea that some folks get to go tax-free while the rest of us foot the bill? That's not fairness—that's theft. And we're done pretending otherwise -------------------- Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. Subscribe & Watch M and M Extra Live ?? youtube.com/@MandMExtra ?? Weekdays at 12 PM ET Watch The Mike Gallagher Show Live ?? salemnewschannel.com/watch-live ?? Weekdays 9 AM – 12 PM ET Listen to The Mark Davis Show ?? 660amtheanswer.com/listenlive ?? Weekdays at 7AM - 10AM CT

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said during the Cabinet meeting that the app would launch “on all major platforms" on Thursday, May 28. A provision of Trump’s tax legislation, Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. That money is then invested in the stock market by private firms, and the child can access the money when they turn 18. Calling it a “great symbol of the 250th anniversary,” Bessent said that “nearly 6 million kids” had been signed up for the accounts, which officially launch July 4.

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James Talarico is a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

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LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say there’s no hope of finding more survivors at a Washington paper mill where nine missing workers remain missing after a tank imploded and released a highly destructive chemical mixture. Authorities have confirmed that at least one person was killed in Tuesday's implosion at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview. Crews hope to resume searching Wednesday but must stabilize the tank before any of the bodies can be recovered. Officials say it is at risk of collapsing further and leaking more of the caustic liquid. The cause of the implosion remains unknown. Authorities says there’s no threat to the public.

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WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The United States must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak has already caused a suspected 220 deaths and 900 cases, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday. "We cannot and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States," Rubio told President Donald Trump at a cabinet meeting. "The State Department and other agencies represented here, the Centers for Disease Control, HHS, others, are working very, very hard to contain this crisis to the countries where it's currently located, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and so we surged assistance to make sure that it is being contained there," Rubio said. The U.S. CDC last week imposed entry restrictions for 30 days on travelers who have been in the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan in the past 21 days, including lawful permanent residents, known as Green Card holders. It is also screening people traveling from those countries at three U.S. airports.

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WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday told a cabinet meeting that Iran very much wanted to make a deal, but that the U.S. was not satisfied with it yet. "Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven't gotten there ... we're not satisfied with it, but we will be. We will be either that or we'll have to just finish the job," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting at the White House.

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Nate Leupp, leader of the Fourth District Republican Club, discusses Democrat David Pascoe, who is running for South Carolina Attorney General in the Republican primary, and what South Carolina’s primary rules could mean for the race.

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Trump’s powerful endorsement once again proved it’s the voters—not the DC insiders or big-money machine—who decide Texas races.

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