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The politics of hypocrisy: How scandal is treated with selective outrage
Erick Erickson, the longtime, ultraconservative Atlanta radio host, just unloaded a screed that whacked both Democrats and Republicans.
"Both sides serve up a crap sandwich of a candidate, point across the aisle at the other side’s crap sandwich, and insist you have to eat theirs because the other one is worse."
In keeping with the culinary metaphor, this struck me because I've long felt that national politics has increasingly become a stew of hypocrisy.
To watch Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders endorse Graham Platner, the exceedingly weird Maine Senate candidate with a Nazi tattoo, was stomach-turning. You just know the liberal wing would have savaged him if he was a Republican. They and other Dems finally jumped off the bandwagon when news emerged that Platner's former girlfriend alleged that he had raped her.
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Republicans were behind North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards despite mounting allegations that he had fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment.
But then the House ethics committee called for his censure for inappropriate actions toward two female staffers. The congressman showered them with gifts (jewelry totaling over $1,000, designer purses, guns, shoes, flowers, a laptop and cell phone, KitchenAid mixer, robotic vacuums, vacations, tickets to performances, and one-on-one dinners, if you must know).
His fellow North Carolina lawmaker, Sen. Ted Budd, then urged Edwards to bow out of the race, and the congressman quickly complied.
"Cycle after cycle," Erickson says, "we never get better candidates. We get more corrupt and more terrible ones, and we are told once again that we must vote for them or the republic will fall... The doomsday prophecies are simply how the parties dupe voters into holding their noses for their preferred perversions."
If you look at the apocalyptic rhetoric in this year's campaigns, that's undoubtedly true. Everything depends on whether you have a D or R after your name. It's a master class in selective outrage, and if your target switched parties, you'd immediately change your stance.
There is so much anger in the air right now–with war, inflation, soaring prices–that liberals are demonizing conservatives and vice versa. Social media has often become a forum for sheer hatred. I'll leave it to you to decide which side is worse, or whether you're in the pox-on-both-houses camp.
There are huge policy differences between the two parties, but most voters don't study that intently. They size up the candidates' character.
If they are disillusioned, there's a good chance that many will just stay home. And turnout is crucial in a midterm election.
Amid the predictions of a blue wave – despite the fact that the GOP has a much bigger war chest – veteran political analyst Charlie Cook says this about independent voters: "They tend to be very fickle. They read, watch, and listen to the news less than partisans. They tend to get buyer’s remorse and turn on whoever they voted for two years earlier."
Extremist candidates, once deemed fringe figures, have become more common, especially among the Democratic socialists who are winning primaries.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, had to apologize last month after making sympathetic comments about a terrorist who attacked a synagogue. He's also campaigned with far-left streamer Hasan Piker, who's said America "deserved 9/11."
Darializa Avila Chevalier, who won with the backing of New York’s socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has called Joe Biden a "rapist," has wanted police and prisons abolished, and was arrested for helping take over Columbia’s Hamilton Hall.
On the other side, Texas Republican Ken Paxton was impeached by his own party.
Gone are the days when President George H.W. Bush felt he had to apologize for calling Bill Clinton and Al Gore "these two bozos."
In today’s toxic atmosphere, Erick Erickson says he's been threatened and harassed for his stances. It's hard to feel proud of our political culture right now. But I don't see it ever changing back to the bygone era when Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill would battle by day and share a drink after work.
Coast Guard personnel exchange gunfire with shooters across US-Mexico border
Coast Guard personnel exchanged gunfire with people on the Mexican side of the border, an encounter the U.S. military later cited as an example of increased illegal activity as hundreds of U.S. troops and their equipment were repositioned to Texas’ Rio Grande Valley and 500 Mexican Army and National Guard personnel were deployed to its side of the border.
Coast Guard personnel were intercepting migrants crossing the Rio Grande River while working with other federal agencies when the initial gunshots came from the Mexican side of the border. Coast Guard personnel then returned fire, officials said on Friday, according to Stars and Stripes.
The exchange happened on Sept. 26 while federal agencies conducted joint operations near Garceno, a small town along the border in Starr County, Texas.
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The Coast Guard said it was investigating the incident alongside federal partners. It is unclear who fired the initial shots.
"No injuries to Coast Guard or other personnel were reported, and no damage to Coast Guard assets or equipment was reported," the Coast Guard said.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson said the embassy "is helping to coordinate with Mexican forces that are being deployed in the border area where shots were fired against elements of the United States Coast Guard."
"Mexican military commanders will communicate directly with the U.S. forces deployed. Together, we intend to patrol both sides of our shared border, protect our communities, and disrupt the operations of criminal and terrorist organizations. Any threat from criminal or terrorist elements on either side of the border will be addressed swiftly," he added.
The Coast Guard launched Operation River Wall in October 2025, deploying additional personnel, boats and other assets to patrol the river between the U.S. and Mexico. The Coast Guard said its forces would focus on approximately 260 miles of the Rio Grande along the U.S.-Mexico border.
It was working closely with Border Patrol, the Pentagon and the Texas Military Department "to secure the border, disrupt illicit activity and protect the American people," the Coast Guard said, according to Stars and Stripes.
"We will continue to leverage a layered, integrated approach to control, secure and defend the border that strengthens our collective ability to counter illicit activity and safeguard our personnel and the communities we serve," the Coast Guard said.
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The U.S. military said on Friday it had deployed hundreds of troops and their equipment to the Rio Grande Valley as part of planned preparations to address "historically observed seasonal increases in attempted illegal activity."
"The Sept. 26 Coast Guard encounter is an example of this uptick in illegal activity," the Joint Task Force-Southern Border said in a statement.
Dramatic footage shows alleged narco boat erupt in fireball during US military strike
The U.S. military on Sunday announced a lethal strike on another vessel in the Caribbean carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing four people on board.
The U.S. Southern Command said the vessel was traveling along "established narco-trafficking routes" in the Caribbean. The military shared a video that showed what appeared to be an explosion destroying a moving boat it described as a go-fast vessel.
"Under the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean," the military said in a statement.
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Southern Command claimed that intelligence revealed the vessel's "active involvement in narco-trafficking." The military did not provide evidence to back up this allegation.
"The operation killed four narco-terrorists," the statement added.
This is the latest attack that the Trump administration has argued was launched in an attempt to eliminate alleged narco-terrorists, with the death toll in these strikes carried out since September 2025 sitting at more than 235.
The Pentagon has refused to release the identities of those killed in the strikes since last year. It has also refused to provide evidence of drugs on board.
The administration has been scrutinized in the past year by Democrats and even some Republicans, including Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who has raised concerns about killing people without due process and the possibility of killing innocent people.
The attacks have also been denounced by human rights groups as "extrajudicial killings."
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The administration is pursuing deals with allied nations to extend its military attacks to land in multiple Latin American countries. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said during a visit to Panama in August that Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras had agreed to allow the U.S. to carry out joint military operations against criminal groups on their soil, although Guatemala denied reaching a deal.
Ecuador launched similar operations with the U.S. in March.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Tetairoa McMillan career day spoils Jared Goff's huge game as soft Lions defense flops on SNF
Tetairoa McMillan put on a clinic, Bryce Young stayed hot and Dan Campbell’s defense folded in a 58-point track meet. And if you pegged Detroit for a drop-off this season, Sunday night gave you all the validation you needed.
Featuring nearly 900 combined yards, Dan Campbell’s squad fell 32-26 to the Panthers in Carolina.
The Lions dropped to 2-2 after failing to keep pace with an offense that out-executed them when it mattered most.
Panthers top wideout Tetairoa McMillan tormented Detroit's secondary, more than living up to his first-round selection. The 6-foot-5 target hauled in 14 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns. His clutch toe-tap catch on the sideline with under three minutes remaining kept the drive alive and iced the victory for Carolina.
Bryce Young sliced through Detroit in Dave Canales' quick, play-action scheme, completing 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two scores.
Chuba Hubbard provided the hammer on the ground for Carolina, rushing 20 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
Carolina's core has clicked into place since last postseason's jab-for-jab loss to the Rams, establishing the Panthers as the team to beat in the NFC South.
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Jared Goff threw for 412 yards and a touchdown on 32-of-52 passing, but the Lions stalled repeatedly inside the red zone and settled for four field goals before a late touchdown cut into the lead.
As the clock hit zero, Goff sat slumped on the bench.
Dan Campbell’s brand for Detroit is built on physical dominance, but his defense got pushed around at Carolina's will.
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San Diego Padres blow late lead as star closer Mason Miller crumbles in brutal walk-off to Brewers
The San Diego Padres carried strong momentum into October after winning 20 of 23 games to finish the regular season and sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round. That energy disappeared Sunday in Milwaukee. A 4-3 loss to the Brewers in Game 2 leaves the Padres trailing 2-0 in the National League Division Series and facing elimination.
San Diego built an early lead behind RBI plays from Ty France and Dustin Harris. Milwaukee answered on Sal Frelick's RBI single and a Padres fielding error to keep the score tight.
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Padres manager Craig Stammen turned to All-Star closer Mason Miller for a six-out save. Miller worked a clean 12-pitch eighth inning, but his command collapsed in the ninth. Miller walked three batters to load the bases without giving up a hit, setting up Jackson Chourio’s walk-off two-run single.
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Miller was direct about his performance in the clubhouse after the game.
"Terrible," Miller said. "I didn't do my job today, so instead of being in here with a win and a series tie, we're in a hole, so it feels pretty bad."
Miller pointed directly to his loss of control in the final frame.
"The cardinal rule is pretty much: You don't beat yourself. And I beat myself today," Miller said. "I mean, a base hit with nobody on doesn't win them the game. A base hit after you walk the bases loaded does."
Stammen defended using Miller for two innings.
"Top of the lineup in the eighth probably made that decision for Mason," Stammen said. "Going into the game, we were thinking of Mason for six outs anyway, especially how quick the eighth inning went for him. He was just battling the strike zone there at the end."
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The Padres locker room was all out of funk after the game, and for good reason. Coughing up a winnable playoff game on three unforced walks is an absolute gut punch.
San Diego had World Series aspirations coming into October, but Milwaukee flexed a better killer instinct to tear them to shreds.
Game 3 is Tuesday at Petco Park. Down 2-0, San Diego must win three straight games to keep its season alive.
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Shark bites fisherman twice during kayaking encounter along California beach
A kayaker fishing off a Malibu beach was rushed to a local hospital Sunday morning after a shark encounter reportedly left him with two bite wounds.
The incident occurred near Paradise Cove in Los Angeles County, according to KTLA.
Witnesses told the outlet that the fisherman had reeled in what was believed to be a mako shark and was attempting to release it when the animal bit him, causing him to fall into the water.
The shark then bit him a second time before swimming away, according to reports. The Los Angeles County Fire Department initially described the incident as a shark attack but later characterized it as a "fishing accident," ABC 7 reported.
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A manager at the nearby Paradise Cove Beach Cafe said he saw the victim's injuries near his legs.
"He was bitten in two places," the manager told KTLA. "I saw there were some teeth marks on his lower leg and above the knee."
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Video captured a lifeguard rushing toward the fisherman moments after the attack, while a small fishing boat floated nearby.
A fisherman reportedly rushed to the victim’s aid, pulled him from the water onto his boat, and brought the fisherman back to shore, KTLA said.
The victim reportedly called his girlfriend, a retired lifeguard, who helped him from the boat, assisted him onshore and called for emergency responders.
Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to the scene and took the victim to a local hospital, the outlet said.
Recalling the incident, the cafe manager reportedly said, "We’ve had a lot of crazy stuff happen here, but we’ve never had a shark attack like that."
The beach remained open following the incident, ABC 7 reported.
Chances of encountering a shark in Southern California are higher in October, when warmer coastal waters attract both prey and juvenile sharks. Female sharks often use shallow, warmer waters as nursery grounds, where young sharks can feed and grow with relative protection.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Los Angeles County Fire Department for more information.
Mass shooting at Georgia block party leaves 2 dead, 35 injured
A mass shooting at a neighborhood block party in South Georgia left two people dead and dozens wounded early Sunday morning, according to officials.
More than 1,000 people were gathered as more than 50 shots were fired in at least two locations about a block apart in Vienna, Georgia, according to Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy.
Deputies were on patrol at a neighborhood block party around 1:25 a.m. when shots were fired on the 900 block of Pine Street, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement. The sheriff's office had requested the assistance of the GBI.
Two people were pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. Most of the 35 injured victims suffered gunshot wounds, while several others were hit by cars or suffered other injuries as people fled the scene. The 35 injured victims were transported to hospitals for treatment.
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Peavy said people were "going every direction" and, even as officers were on the scene, more gunfire erupted about a block away.
"We don’t know if it’s coming at us or someone else," he said at a press conference on Sunday. "You just have to keep doing what you’re doing and hope you don’t get hit by gunfire."
The GBI said the ages of the injured victims range from 14 to 51 and their conditions range from stable to critical.
The victims killed in the shooting were identified as Jaquevion Jackson, 21, of Cordele, and Macaleb Jackson, 23, of Hawkinsville, the agency said.
The incident happened over homecoming weekend for Dooly County High School.
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The superintendent of the Dooly County School System, Sherrod Willaford, said the shooting was not at a school-sponsored event.
"We recognize that its impact may reach many of our students, families, and staff," he said in a statement.
Schools will open on Monday but additional safety measures have been implemented.
Vienna Mayor Eddie Daniels said the city had not issued any kind of permit for the block party and he did not know if it was a homecoming party.
Authorities have not arrested any suspects, identified a potential motive or said how many shooters may have been involved.
"Please turn yourself in, because we're doing everything we can to find out who you are," Peavy said.
The incident remains under investigation.
Vienna is about 130 miles south of Atlanta and about a 50-mile drive south on the Interstate 75 corridor from Macon, where 12 teenagers were wounded by gunfire during a confrontation at a birthday party last week at a city park.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Chiefs' Tyquan Thornton didn't realize his foot was pointing the wrong direction after game-changing catch
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton suffered one of the most gruesome ankle injuries you will ever see during Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Somehow, it took him a few seconds to notice.
Kansas City trailed 19-17 and faced third-and-4 with 3:25 remaining when Patrick Mahomes launched a deep ball down the left sideline. Thornton hauled it in for a 55-yard gain before Raiders safety Treydan Stukes dragged him down from behind and landed across Thornton’s left ankle.
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Thornton held on to the football and initially appeared ready to celebrate the biggest play of the game. Then he tried to stand up, looked down and realized his left foot was pointing in a direction it definitely was not supposed to point.
Seriously, do not watch this video if you have a weak stomach.
WARNING: The video below is graphic.
Adrenaline is a heck of a drug, apparently.
CBS announcers Jim Nantz and J.J. Watt immediately recoiled when they saw the replay.
"Oh, no," Watt said.
"Oh my goodness. I don’t even want to look at it," Nantz added.
Those were the appropriate reactions.
Medical personnel placed Thornton’s left leg in an air cast before carting him off the field. The Chiefs ruled Thornton out with an ankle injury but had not announced a more specific diagnosis as of publication.
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The injury was especially cruel because Thornton had finally carved out a role in Kansas City. A Patriots second-round pick in 2022, he joined the Chiefs’ practice squad in November 2024, made the roster in 2025 and re-signed in March after catching 19 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns last season.
He entered Sunday with 108 receiving yards over the previous two games, then delivered the first 100-yard performance of his NFL career. Thornton caught five passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns before suffering the injury.
The Chiefs were already without Rashee Rice, who exited in the first quarter with a right hamstring injury and did not return. Rice had 190 receiving yards through three games, so Kansas City could now be without two important pieces of its passing attack.
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Thornton’s 55-yard catch set up Kenneth Walker’s go-ahead touchdown on the next play, and Kansas City held on for a 30-27 victory to improve to 4-0.
Hopefully, Thornton’s injury is somehow less serious than it appeared.
Unfortunately, it looked about as bad as an injury can look.
Attorney for accused Cornell student calls on Letitia James to step aside over prior comments
New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing a call to step aside from the investigation into the alleged Cornell sexual assault after an attorney for one of the accused students questioned whether she had publicly accepted the allegations before taking over the case.
Andrew Miltenberg, who represents one of seven former fraternity members accused in a civil lawsuit, said James’ earlier statements supporting the accuser created an "avoidable question about the appearance of impartiality."
"The concern is whether the public can have confidence that the investigation begins without any predetermined view of the facts," Miltenberg said in a statement to Fox News.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the attorney general’s office as special prosecutor Thursday, replacing Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten in the investigation into an alleged October 2024 sexual assault at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity house.
The woman, identified in court papers as Jane Doe, alleges seven former fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated. No criminal charges have been filed against the seven men.
Miltenberg’s objection centers on comments James made before her office was appointed to lead the criminal investigation. She publicly described what the woman had "been forced to endure" as "horrific and unacceptable" and told her, together with "all survivors," that "we stand with you."
When asked at Friday’s news conference about her objectivity in light of the Facebook post, James said, "I will not comment on a Facebook post."
Criminal defense attorney and Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno also questioned James’ role during an appearance on Fox News’ "The Big Weekend Show."
"But it should be fair. It should be impartial. And it should not be from someone who’s already made a public statement on Facebook about it," Rotunno said of reopening the investigation.
James has said the investigation will be guided by "the facts and the law."
Miltenberg said his concerns were not political and did not diminish the seriousness of sexual assault allegations.
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"There is nothing improper about expressing compassion for someone who reports a sexual assault," he said. "But there is an important difference between supporting a person who makes an allegation and appearing to accept the factual premise of that allegation before conducting an investigation."
He urged James to personally recuse herself while allowing senior prosecutors in her office who have not publicly commented on the merits of the allegations to handle the investigation.
"That would not weaken the investigation. It would strengthen it," Miltenberg said.
He argued that the same concerns about independence and public confidence that prompted the appointment of a special prosecutor should apply to the person leading the replacement investigation.
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"I am not suggesting that Attorney General James does not believe she can be fair," he said.
The case drew renewed scrutiny after Doe filed a civil lawsuit Sept. 16, nearly two years after the alleged assault. The complaint also names Cornell, fraternity entities, Doe’s sorority and a local bar, among others, alleging failures to protect her.
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Van Houten initially declined to pursue criminal charges, saying the signed statement his office received from Cornell University Police did not establish a crime under New York law. He said prosecutors assumed Doe’s account was true and that her credibility was "never in question."
He later reopened the investigation after the lawsuit surfaced.
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Questions about the original investigation intensified when CBS News presented Van Houten with a fuller transcript of Doe’s police interviews that he said his office had never received.
"That wasn’t information that I had," Van Houten said, adding that its existence "changes the landscape for me."
Rotunno also questioned why prosecutors had not sought the complete investigative record before deciding against charges.
"The real question is, why didn’t the DA ask for every piece of information that the campus police gathered?" she said on "The Big Weekend Show."
She warned against allowing public reaction to drive the case.
"We are watching the court of public opinion take over here when we don’t know the facts," Rotunno said.
Cornell has separately agreed to an independent review of its handling of the allegations. University President Michael Kotlikoff said its disciplinary process resulted in two expulsions and two suspensions of at least two semesters. One student graduated before discipline could be imposed, and two were found not responsible for sexual misconduct.
Those proceedings are separate from the criminal investigation.
Cornell previously told Fox News it "fully support[s] the appointment of a special prosecutor" and is committed to "an independent external review of all aspects of how Cornell has handled this case."
Miltenberg said any decision about criminal charges should come from prosecutors whose impartiality the public can trust.
"The simplest way to remove that question is for her personally to recuse herself and allow an uncommitted prosecutor within her office to lead the investigation," he said.
Fox News' Michelle Langer and Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.
Teresa Giudice's daughter Milania writes birthday tribute to sister Gabriella months after 911 call and arrest
"The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice's daughter Milania Giudice reflected on her bond with her sister Gabriella in a heartfelt birthday tribute months after her older sibling reportedly called 911 on her during a family dispute.
In May, Milania, 20, was arrested and charged with simple assault following a reported domestic dispute at Teresa's home in Montville Township, New Jersey.
According to TMZ, Gabriella, who turned 22 on Sunday, was reportedly the family member who called 911 during the incident. Per the outlet, Gabriella reported that Milania was allegedly "acting erratically" and "throwing food and candles" at the time.
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On Sunday, Milania appeared to have put the family turmoil behind her as she celebrated Gabriella's birthday with an emotional post on social media.
"Happy birthday @gabriella.guiudice 🤍 you really are the best sister I could ever ask for," Milania wrote in the caption of her post.
"You're genuinely one of the smartest people I know, and I'm so proud of the person you are," she continued.
"I've put you through a lot over the years, and I know I haven't always made being my sister easy, but you've always been there for me, accepted me, and loved me through everything," Milania added.
"I've always told you that you're literally Cinderella in real life, and even with the black hair now, I still stand by it 😂. I can't believe you're 22 already. Time really flies. I love you so much and I'm so lucky to have you as my sister. 🤍"
Milania's post included a series of throwback photos that included snaps of Gabriella with their sisters Gia, 25, and Audriana, 17, as well as Teresa and their father Joe, both 54.
"I love you so much ❤️❤️," Gabriella wrote in the comments section.
Teresa also commented on Milania's post, writing, "Happy Birthday @gabriella.giudice Love you ♥️🎂🎉🎈🥳."
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Fox News Digital previously confirmed that the Montville Township Police Department responded to a report of a dispute at a residence in town on May 14.
Officers detained Milania at 6:12 p.m., according to court records reviewed by Fox News Digital.
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"The investigation resulted in Milania Giudice being charged on a summons complaint with one count of Simple Assault, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C: 12-1a(1) a Disorderly Persons Offense," Chief Andrew Caggiano said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital at the time.
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"A criminal complaint is merely an accusation," Caggiano added. "Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law."
Milania pleaded not guilty and was released pending an upcoming court appearance. According to Page Six, her next court hearing has been postponed until Dec. 1.
Meanwhile, Teresa recently alleged that Milania had "fentanyl in her system" during an incident at the Tampa International Airport.
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Teresa made the claim while attempting to explain her daughter's behavior during an encounter with officers at the Florida airport last month, according to bodycam footage obtained by Page Six.
Milania fired back in the footage and said, "Cause I was laced ... I go to college," before Gia told her, "You're reckless."
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It’s unclear when exactly the fentanyl incident occurred and what substance Milania was allegedly given or who she believed was responsible.
At the beginning of the bodycam footage obtained by Page Six, Milania requested to speak to her mother. One officer asked Milania to sit down and reminded her that she was "not controlling the situation."
The "RHONJ" star shared a lengthy statement on social media after the bodycam footage was released last week.
"As a mother, there is nothing more important to me than the health, safety, and well-being of my children," she wrote. "The past few months have been incredibly difficult for our family, and I feel it is important to say something while also protecting my daughter during an extremely vulnerable time in her life."
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"Milania has experienced tremendous heartbreak and significant psychological trauma after losing two of her best friends," Teresa continued. "Grief affects everyone differently, and watching your child try to process that kind of loss is something no parent can ever truly prepare for. Right now, my only focus is my daughter – making sure she is surrounded by love, family, support, and the care she needs."
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"I understand that because our family has lived much of our lives in the public eye, there will naturally be questions and speculation," she added. "But Milania is my daughter before she is anything else. She is a young woman going through an incredibly difficult and deeply personal time, and she deserves the opportunity to heal without every moment of her pain being analyzed publicly."
"I am asking, from one mother to another, and from one family to all of you, to please show Milania compassion and kindness and allow her the privacy she needs right now. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has reached out with love, prayers, and support. It means more to our family than you know."
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"At this time, we respectfully ask the media and the public to give Milania and our entire family the privacy and space we need as we navigate this together. Thank you for your understanding, your compassion, and most importantly, for respecting my daughter during this difficult time. With love, Teresa," she concluded.
Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.