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Trump allies blast FBI, demand swift Senate action to confirm new director
Allies of President-elect Donald Trump are investigating a brutal car attack in New Orleans before the country’s top federal law enforcement agency backs down and launches a terrorism investigation linked to ISIS. He blames the FBI for initially determining that the attack was not terrorism-related.
A source close to President Trump told Fox News Digital on Thursday morning: “The FBI has a foolproof mission. There is no margin for error. If we fail, Americans die. We need to get it as soon as possible.”
Chaos erupted on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday morning as New Year’s Eve revelers partied in the street. The suspect, later identified as Shamsuddin Jabbar, is accused of driving a truck into a crowd on the beloved and famous party street, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. Jabbar was armed with a Glock and a .308 rifle and died after firing at police.
On Wednesday morning, as details were released to the public, law enforcement officials, including the FBI, held a press conference, and special agents initially told the public that the attack was not related to terrorism…Read More
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) asks a question during an oversight hearing to investigate the Federal Communications Commission on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. – The hearing was held by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. (Photo by JONATHAN NEWTON/POOL/AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NEWTON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 22: Turning Point USA held at the Phoenix Convention Center in December US President-elect Donald Trump attends America Fest in Phoenix, Arizona on 22nd, 2024. The annual four-day conference aims to energize and connect conservative youth and is attended by some of the nation’s leading conservative politicians and activists. (Photo by: Rebecca Noble/Getty Images) CHARLOTTE, USA – OCTOBER 10: Kash Patel attends the Team Trump Bus Tour in Charlotte, USA on October 10, 2024. (Photo by Peter Zai/Anadolu, Getty Images) (Getty Images)
New Year’s Day Terror
‘Radicalized’: New Orleans terror suspect’s brother says attack is a sign of ‘radicalization’…read more
New Orleans: What we know about the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack…Read more
A New Orleans police vehicle blocks the entrance to Bourbon Street near the scene where people were killed in an attack by a man driving a truck during New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 2, 2025. (Reuters/Octavio Jones)
AIRBNB Link: Bomb-making materials found in New Orleans Airbnb, linked to Bourbon Street terrorists: Report…Read more
War on Terror: Newest in a long line of military extremists becomes suspect in New Orleans and Las Vegas…Read more
ISIS influence?: Pro-ISIS groups call on Muslims to carry out NYE attacks ahead of New Orleans massacre…Read more
Signs of terrorism: New York City protesters call for ‘intifada revolution’ hours after rampaging following New Orleans attack…Read more
Las Vegas: Las Vegas police say the Cybertruck that exploded at the Trump Hotel was loaded with fuel containers, a large fireworks mortar…read more
Flames erupt from a Tesla Cybertruck that explodes outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in January 2025. (Alcides Antunes/via Reuters)
Suspect identified: Suspect in Cybertruck that exploded at Trump Hotel identified as active-duty U.S. Army soldier…Read more
world stage
Christians targeted: Persecution of Christians around the world is increasing as “modern and historical factors converge”…Read more
Trump administration transition
Showdown in 2025: As President Trump returns to the White House, here are the elections to watch in 2025…Read More
Victory Rally: President Trump headlines ‘Victory Rally’ in the nation’s capital on the eve of Inauguration Day…Read more
President-elect Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024. President Trump is continuing to fill positions for the incoming administration ahead of his inauguration on January 20th. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
‘Lives depend on it’: After New Orleans attack, Republicans seek swift confirmation of President Trump…Read more
capitol hill
‘No way in hell’: Derrick Van Orden targets Chip Roy in speaker poll: ‘Chip is fighting to keep his brand marketable’…Read more
Speaker battle: Mike Johnson gains public support in Republican Senate amid tight vote for House speaker…Read more
Chairman Mike Johnson holding a gavel and giving a press conference and speech (Getty)
Rules change: House Republicans move to change rules to allow McCarthy to step down as speaker one year after being ousted…Read more
All of America
Too early to talk?: Hochul’s Christmas-time subway safety boast comes amid a series of alarming and violent attacks…read more
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