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Trump flexes his political muscle over GOP as Democrats see midterm opening in key red state
PLANO, Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, after trouncing longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn to capture the Republican Senate nomination in the right-leaning Lone Star State, credited the 11th hour support he landed from President Donald Trump for his win.
"The president's endorsement is the most valuable endorsement in this country," Paxton said in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital minutes after delivering his victory speech in Tuesday's primary runoff election.
The brute force of the president's endorsement power and the immense grip he has on the Republican Party was once again on display in the Texas showdown, but his heavy hand could cause repercussions as the party tries to hang onto its slim House and Senate majorities in the November midterms.
That's especially the case in Texas, where Paxton now faces off against state Rep. James Talarico — a rising star in the Democratic Party — in a general election race that is among a handful that may decide if the Republicans hold their 53-47 majority in the upper chamber.
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Tuesday night's major headline was Trump successfully flexing his political muscles to exert payback on Republicans who defy him, and testing the power of his endorsements in GOP nomination races.
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The Texas runoff election was held three weeks after Trump's purging of five state senators in Indiana's primary who opposed his push for congressional redistricting. That was just a week-and-a-half after the president pushed to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana — who, five and a half years ago, voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial. Trump was also instrumental this month in sending vocal GOP critic Rep. Tom Massie of Kentucky down to defeat in his re-election bid.
After sitting on the sidelines for months in the more than year-long Cornyn-Paxton battle, which broke records as the most expensive Senate primary in the nation's history, Trump gave a last-minute endorsement of Paxton last week.
"Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate," Trump wrote in a social media post exactly a week before election day in the Lone Star State.
And Trump said that "John Cornyn is a good man, and I worked well with him, but he was not supportive of me when times were tough."
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Pointing to the senator's past criticism of him, Trump added, "John was very late in backing me in what turned out to be a Historic Run for the Republican Nomination, and then, the Presidency."
Cornyn, in a Fox News Digital interview on the eve of the runoff, emphasized his support for the president and his agenda.
"President Trump has called me a friend and a good man, and we've worked with him closely for both terms of office," the senator said.
Cornyn, who was supported by Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, repeatedly argued that if Paxton was the GOP's nominee, the party would be forced to spend millions of dollars to keep the seat from flipping and that Republicans down-ballot will suffer.
That's because Paxton has faced a slew of scandals and legal problems that have battered him over the past decade and that Democrats are sure to use against him in the general election. In 2023, the Texas House of Representatives voted to impeach Paxton, but he was eventually acquitted of all charges by the state Senate.
Paxton is also currently dealing with a very messy divorce, with his wife citing "biblical grounds" based on "recent discoveries" as she filed last year to end their marriage.
"He's gotten more and more emboldened as he's gotten away with all the scandal and mischief that now is very well known, but were he to be the nominee and be exposed to general election voters, especially independents, I think it's going to be a very rocky time," Cornyn predicted.
And pointing to Talarico, who hauled in an eye-popping $27 million in fundraising during the first three months of this year, the Texas senator said, "There will be an incredible tsunami of Democratic funds coming in against Paxton, were he the nominee. Conversely... if I am the nominee... we'll be able to shoulder the burden pretty much on our own. I won my last general election by 10 points. I think I can do similarly against somebody who's as far left and radical as James Talarico."
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Talarico's campaign wasted no time in posting a mug shot of Paxton on social media after Tuesday's victory, noting: "He was indicted on 3 felony counts for investment fraud. He was reported to the FBI by his own staff for bribery. He was impeached by his own party for corruption."
"Now he’s the Republican nominee for US Senate in Texas. Together we will stop him," the Talarico campaign vowed.
Public opinion polls indicate a very competitive showdown between Paxton and Talarico - as Talarico tries to become the first Democrat in nearly four decades to win a U.S. Senate election in Texas.
Democrats see Paxton's victory as an early Christmas gift.
"It's a brand new day and I think what Democrats are seeing for the first time in almost three decades is a bright light in a dark place that we have been in this state," Texas-based Democratic strategist Dallas Jones told Fox News Digital.
Some Republicans are concerned that Trump's putting his thumb on the scales in key GOP Senate primaries could be a flashback to 2022, when then-former President Trump flexed his muscles in the GOP primaries, with some of his picks, including Georgia's Herschel Walker, falling short in the midterms, as Republicans failed to win back the Senate.
"Trump got his way in most of the primaries in 2022 also. Didn’t portend great results in the general election," vocal Trump critic and GOP consultant Sarah Longwell posted on social media Tuesday night.
Veteran Republican strategist and communicator Ryan Williams told Fox News Digital that "the president has shown that he puts personal loyalty over political considerations even when it puts a safe seat at risk."
And pointing to this year's midterms, when the GOP as the party in power will face traditional headwinds as well as an extremely challenging political climate, Ryan said, "That’s the situation Republicans find themselves dealing with heading into what should be a challenging midterm election."
But Williams emphasized that "the Republican Party is Trump’s party, and if you cross him, he’ll hit back at you ten times as hard and defeat you. He’s getting better at this as time goes on. His grip on the party has increased, not decreased."
"Anybody at this point who doesn’t understand this will be out of a job if they cross the president," he added.
Ken Paxton didn't need Trump's endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say
PLANO, Texas – Supporters at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s election night watch party in Plano said Tuesday they were firmly behind the Republican Senate candidate long before President Donald Trump endorsed him.
Inside a Marriott hotel ballroom, attendees balancing plates of brisket and nachos told Fox News Digital they viewed Trump’s late endorsement as helpful, but not the driving force behind Paxton’s support.
Instead, many pointed to his legal battles against the Biden administration, his conservative credentials and his years as a prominent figure in Texas politics.
Trump’s endorsement, which came exactly a week before Tuesday's runoff election against Republican Sen. John Cornyn, added fresh momentum to one of the nation’s highest-profile GOP contests. The race has stretched on for more than a year and became the most expensive Senate primary in U.S. history.
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Several supporters said they believed Paxton had already built deep loyalty among Texas conservatives well before Trump formally backed his campaign.
"I was at the rally when Trump endorsed Paxton, and honestly, I felt like he already had the support," said Lisa Full of McKinney, Texas. "I don’t think the endorsement changed much for most people because we were already behind Paxton. It may have helped with some voters, but the majority of people I talked to were already supporting him."
Full, who said she knows Paxton through church, also argued that many Republican voters had grown frustrated with Cornyn over the years and were eager for a serious challenger to emerge.
"Texans have been very unhappy with Cornyn for a very long time," Full told Fox News Digital. "We just couldn’t get rid of him because nobody strong would run against him. This is probably the first real hope we’ve had of Cornyn not getting it."
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Other supporters pointed to Paxton’s legal fights with the Biden administration as a major reason they backed his Senate bid.
"He’s helped with big pharma, immigration, border security, education and so many other issues," Cindy Patterson of Richardson, Texas, told Fox News Digital. "He kept us sane during the Biden administration and he won most of the cases against some of the crazy stuff the administration was pushing."
Christie Grubbs, a schoolteacher attending the event, echoed similar sentiments, saying she supports Paxton because of his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his battles with the Biden administration.
As supporters celebrated Paxton’s victory Tuesday night, some were already turning their attention toward the general election and a possible showdown with Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, a rising progressive figure in Texas politics.
Talarico has drawn national attention for his sharp criticism of Republicans and strong social media presence.
Many attendees at the Plano watch party expressed confidence that Paxton’s conservative record and close ties to Trump would resonate more strongly with Texas voters in a head-to-head matchup in November.
"I welcome it, I love the contrast between Paxton and Talarico," John Montes, a magician performing card tricks for guests at the watch party, told Fox News Digital.
"I mean he’s a wacko," Montes said of Talarico.
Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin still posting from New York City as DHS signals her deportation may finally be coming
Anna "Delvey" Sorokin, the German-Russian woman who posed as a wealthy heiress and New York City socialite for years before convictions on felony theft charges, may finally be deported, according to a new report.
"For years, she has made a mockery of the United States court system and its immigration laws," a Homeland Security spokesperson told the New York Post. "She has been released on an ankle monitor while her appeal of removal is heard."
Rumors of the 35-year-old's looming removal from the U.S. first emerged in 2022, months after her early release from prison. By then, she had overstayed her tourist visa and been convicted of theft of services, grand larceny and more. However, after a brief detention in ICE custody, she has remained in New York wearing an ankle monitor.
"We look forward to sending her home soon," the DHS spokesperson said.
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DHS did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
"I lived out most of my adult life in NY and a lot of my friends and support system are based in the US," Sorokin told Fox News Digital in 2022, under the Biden administration. "I don't see a reason why I should be banned forever while so many violent offenders get released by ICE on daily basis."
She's still in New York.
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Over the weekend, she posted a foggy photo on Twitter of the city captioned, "Happy Memorial Day weekend from the best city in the world."
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She's found post-conviction fame in part thanks to the Netflix docuseries, "Inventing Anna," for which she was paid $320,000, according to IMDB — as well as an appearance on "Dancing With the Stars."
She still goes by her assumed name, Anna Delvey, and has racked up more than 1 million followers on Instagram, where she recently posted a video showing, "how I get tights under the ankle monitor."
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She also frequently posts selfies with former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress amid a scandal of his own.
Santos did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Sorokin played herself off as the heiress of a German millionaire, claiming her father was a diplomat — or an oil baron — with a $67 million fortune she would inherit.
But she funded her lavish lifestyle by mooching off friends and scamming a bank, according to prosecutors, failing to repay her debts along the way.
Mamdani avoids question on Ken Griffin, admits no response after trying to walk back attack on the billionaire
Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he hasn't heard back from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after he attempted to walk back attacks he leveled against the billionaire.
Mamdani went viral last month when he posted a video standing outside Griffin's Manhattan penthouse to tout a new "pied-à-terre tax" on wealthy property owners who spend only part-time living in the Big Apple. Griffin responded to the video, calling it "creepy and weird," and others panned the mayor's antagonizing stunt. Mamdani's office has since attempted to reach out to Griffin to try to mend their squabble.
Mamdani was asked by CNN's Kaitlan Collins whether he had heard back from Griffin, a question he initially attempted to wiggle out of answering.
"We've reached out to make it clear that I'm willing to meet with any and all business leaders across the city," Mamdani said. "I think that's important because, as the mayor of this city, I'm looking to ensure that I meet with anyone who's a part of this city's, not just economy, but also our future."
"And what we've seen, whether it be Ken Griffin, whether it be [JPMorgan Chase CEO] Jamie Diamond, whether it be [Goldman Sachs CEO] David Solomon, so many other business leaders across the city, is people who are creating jobs in the city and even at their level of employment, whose workforce still face the pressures and the affordability crisis," he continued.
Mamdani noted that even when someone makes six figures in the Big Apple, they're "still going to blink" if $20,000 goes toward childcare for one child in the city.
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"We are looking forward to partrnering with anyone and anyone to deliver on a vision that will take care of everyone across these five boroughs," he said.
"So have you heard back from him, or you have not?" Collins then asked.
"Not as [of] yet," Mamdani responded with a grin. "But I amn going to continue to have these meetings to make it clear what our vision actually is for the city."
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In the video released on Tax Day, Mamdani told his supporters he was keeping his campaign promise of "taxing the rich," insisting the new tax would bring "at least $500 million" into the city and singling out Griffin's $238 million property, accusing him and other billionaires of abusing the system.
Griffin slammed Mamdani, arguing the mayor's hostility towards job creators will encourage them to invest in more business-friendly cities like Miami.
"Mamdani has made it very clear—New York does not welcome success," Griffin said earlier this month.
Federal agents in New Jersey beat back anti-ICE agitators in chaos outside Delaney Hall detention facility
Federal agents deployed pepper spray and beat back anti-ICE agitators outside the Delaney Hall detention center in New Jersey on Tuesday night, following days of chaos outside the privately run facility.
The confrontation, captured on video shared by FreedomNewsTV, shows the agitators trying to stop vehicles from leaving Delaney Hall in Newark. Authorities are seen attempting to stop agitators from obstructing vehicles and clearing them from the road.
The video shows the encounter turned physical as federal agents forcibly pushed back agitators who made contact with the hood of a vehicle trying to leave the facility. Some agents were also seen deploying pepper spray while others used batons against the agitators.
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On Tuesday night, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin addressed the latest confrontation in a post on X.
"ICE law enforcement officers were assaulted by anti-ICE rioters who sprayed law enforcement with an unknown chemical substance," Mullin wrote, adding that two individuals were arrested for allegedly assaulting, resisting and impeding federal officers.
The clashes extended a weekend protest over conditions for detainees in the facility, prompted by a reported hunger strike undertaken by the detainees themselves.
Mullin on Monday denied the claims, writing, "There is NO hunger strike at Delaney Hall. There are no subprime conditions."
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During the days of demonstrations, prominent New Jersey Democrats came to the facility, including Sen. Andy Kim and Gov. Mikie Sherrill. While Kim was allowed entry to the facility, Sherrill was denied.
Democrats, including Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., rallied around Sherrill, criticizing ICE and the facility on social media.
Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday said, "We will NOT let rioters stop or slow @ICEgov down."
"While New Jersey sanctuary politicians and anti-ICE agitators chose to spend their Memorial Day weekend smearing law enforcement and rioting outside ICE’s Delaney Hall facility, our law enforcement continued to put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, pedophiles, and kidnappers," the department wrote on X, replying with a thread of posts and images of criminal illegal aliens they say have been arrested.
Fox News Digital’s Robert McGreevy and Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna rocks rifle in viral tweet featuring beautiful scenery
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has social media going crazy after a recent post on X.
The congresswoman from Florida is known for regularly sharing viral content online. It's one of the reasons she has such a recognizable brand.
She's also a huge fan of UFO disclosure, investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and protecting the legacy of Air Force legend John Chapman. That's the kind of member of Congress that is built for the OutKick audience.
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You know what else Luna likes? Guns, and she dropped an outstanding photo late Tuesday night of herself rocking a rifle and a holstered pistol.
"Being stationed in the Pacific Northwest had some benefits🌨️ and NO it’s not AI. 😎," the popular Republican posted on X.
Luna is an Air Force veteran and former member of the Oregon National Guard.
You can check out the awesome photo below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
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Reactions quickly poured in, and some people were sensing a Lara Croft vibe from the congresswoman.
It's always a great time on the internet whenever you fuse politics with something that's legitimately fun and entertaining.
Rocking a rifle and a holstered pistol while out in the snow is a guaranteed way to put a smile on your face.
Props to Congresswoman Luna for firing up the internet with some actually enjoyable content. Let me know your thoughts on the photo at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Democrat blasted by left and right after softening stance on scandal-hit Maine candidate
A House Democrat drew backlash from across the political spectrum after appearing to soften his criticism of Graham Platner, Democrats’ presumptive Maine Senate nominee.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., initially sparked outrage on the left when he denounced Platner’s Nazi-linked tattoo and said, "I hope Maine voters agree with me."
But after clarifying he was not endorsing Platner’s opponent, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine — while also backing away from his earlier call for Maine voters to oppose Platner — Auchincloss found himself under fire from both sides.
Platner has faced mounting scrutiny since disclosing last year that he once had a black skull-and-crossbones tattoo, which he said he got while drinking on leave during a Marine deployment in Croatia and did not recognize at the time as a Nazi symbol.
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"Susan Collins is a rubber stamp for the worst admin in history. Claims that I would endorse her, implicitly or otherwise, ignore my track record supporting Democrats to take back both chambers," Auchincloss wrote on social media Tuesday. "As I said months ago, I find Platner's Nazi tattoo and his commentary about it personally disqualifying. If it were me, I'd vote for someone else in the Maine Democratic primary."
"Regardless of what happens in Maine, Democrats need to take back the Senate, and I'll keep working hard to make it happen," he added.
Leftist journalist Peter Beinart griped, "This is totally incoherent. The race is between Platner and Collins."
"If @JakeAuch opposes them both, then he doesn't care if Maine elects a Democratic senator," he went on. "And if he doesn't care if Maine elects a Democratic senator, he doesn't care very much about Democrats taking the Senate."
Progressive commentator Rachel Bitecofer mocked Auchincloss, a Jewish Democrat, for focusing on Platner’s tattoo resembling a Nazi design instead of discussing what she described as "actual policy Nazis" in the Republican Party.
"We need to take back the Senate, but don’t vote for the D because I want to pretend a tattoo and not positions make him a Nazi while we are facing actual policy Nazis," Bitecofer wrote.
Tommy Vietor, a Platner ally and co-host of the influential Democratic Party-aligned podcast "Pod Save America," questioned whether Auchincloss’ objections to Platner could be solved by having a heart-to-heart with him.
"Have you called or met with him to discuss it?" Vietor said.
Conservatives, meanwhile, accused Auchincloss of caving to the left after his initial criticism of Platner.
"It only took 24 hours for you to bend the knee to the Nazi tattoo guy?" Will Chamberlain, senior counsel at the Trump-aligned Article III Project, wrote on social media. "Your ancestors are rolling in their graves."
"You’re a real profile in courage, dude," Republican communicator Tim Murtaugh said of Auchincloss.
Conservative journalist Curtis Houck mockingly wrote, "Well, well, well, look who's back with their tail between their knees."
Houck compared Auchincloss’ comments to Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., who similarly faced backlash after breaking with Democrats on transgender issues following the 2024 election.
Moulton has since pivoted to toeing the party line on transgender rights amid his Senate run in deep-blue Massachusetts.
Fox News Digital reached out to Auchincloss for comment before publication.
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Auchincloss was among a handful of Democrats to call on Platner to exit the Democratic primary after the Senate hopeful disclosed his Nazi-linked tattoo on an episode of "Pod Save America" in October 2025.
The far-left candidate backed by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., emerged as the presumptive Democratic nominee after Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, suspended her campaign ahead of the June 9 primary.
Platner, 41, wore the tattoo for nearly two decades after getting it in 2007 while inebriated with fellow Marines in Split, Croatia.
He has since covered up the design and has repeatedly claimed he was not aware of the symbol’s Nazi origins.
CNN and Jewish Insider reported that Platner knew about the design’s affiliation with the Nazi SS.
Platner has come under fierce criticism for since-deleted Reddit posts as recently as 2021 in which he called himself a communist, said White rural Americans are "actually" racist and stupid and argued that all law enforcement officials are "bastards," among other deleted messages.
He also discussed masturbating in portable toilets and mocked a Purple Heart recipient who was shot multiple times in combat in since-deleted posts, Fox News Digital first reported.
Collins is widely viewed as the most vulnerable GOP incumbent running for re-election and the battleground race is likely a must-win for Democrats if they are to retake Senate control during the midterm elections.
Trump compares Dem Senate candidate to freckle-faced cartoon character, promises to campaign for Paxton
President Donald Trump compared Democrat Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to MAD Magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman on Wednesday while separately vowing to campaign for his Republican challenger, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Paxton, who gained Trump's endorsement just one week ago, defeated longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday's runoff election for the Republican nomination. In a post on Truth Social, Trump congratulated Paxton on his "tremendous win", and also Cornyn for "having run a strong and powerful race but, more importantly, having had a truly great career."
"His opponent, Alfred E. Neuman, may be the worst TEXAS candidate I have ever seen," Trump then said about Talarico, a state representative.
"A strong Open Borders advocate, he is WEAK ON CRIME, believes there are 6 genders, is insulting to Jesus Christ, will never support the Military, was a big Mask Wearer until recently, and is a Vegan who dislikes meat, not exactly a good way to be if you’re wanting to win an Election in Texas," Trump also claimed.
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The Talarico campaign did not immediately respond Wednesday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
Trump previously compared Pete Buttigieg to Alfred E. Neuman when the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, ran for president in 2019.
"Jasmine Crockett, a very low IQ individual, who is no relation to the legendary frontiersman, Davy Crockett, would have been a far better choice for the Dumocrats," Trump added on Wednesday. "I will do some nice, big, beautiful rallies for Ken. Texas, this will be FUN!"
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Talarico, who topped Crockett, a vocal Trump critic, in the March primary, is trying to become the first Democrat in nearly four decades to win a Senate election in Texas.
Talarico's campaign posted a mugshot of Paxton on social media on Tuesday, saying: "He was indicted on 3 felony counts for investment fraud. He was reported to the FBI by his own staff for bribery. He was impeached by his own party for corruption."
"Now he’s the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas. Together we will stop him," the Talarico campaign declared.
Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.
DHS chief blasts Democrats for staging 'all for show' protest at Newark ICE detention facility on Memorial Day
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blasted anti-ICE protesters who targeted a Newark detention facility on Memorial Day, accusing Democrats of turning a holiday honoring fallen troops into a political stunt.
"It just shows where these extreme radical Democrats' priorities are when they choose Memorial Day, of all the days, to go out and protest the fact that we took criminals off the streets," Mullin said Tuesday on "Hannity."
"Their priorities lie more with protecting these criminals, which are the worst of the worst, than it is actually, I would say, celebrating the sacrifice that men and women across this nation have paid for the freedoms that they have to go out there and practice their First Amendment rights."
Mullin pressed on the issue, asking why protesters chose to cause a dust-up on Memorial Day.
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During the interview, Mullin said he personally spoke with New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim after Kim relayed claims that detainees inside the facility had launched hunger strikes — allegations Mullin said were false.
According to Mullin, DHS ultimately allowed Kim access to the facility but set limits on how the visit could unfold.
"We ended up allowing him to have access to it," he said.
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"We said, ‘You can’t go in there with your staff and film and cause a big show.’"
Mullin said other Democratic officials, including New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, amplified the confrontation outside the facility, turning the situation into a political spectacle.
"It's like it was all for show," Mullin said.
"And at the same time, they're trying to tell me they were trying to de-escalate the situation when you had Antifa flags flying out there."
Mullin also accused local law enforcement of failing to respond as protesters allegedly blocked roads and attempted to push through security barriers outside the facility.
Paige Spiranac dials in her golf game with a mesmerizing speed iron drill, buy Rousey's UFC gear & MEAT!
Let's get Wednesday Screencaps rolling (yes, it's already Wednesday) with Paige Spiranac doing a speed iron drill and Sara yelling at me for how I compile this column, a column that I built from the ground up and turned it into a career that has helped pay a mortgage for 16 years.
Before we get to Sara's email, let's stop and appreciate the 2026 that Paigeviews Spiranac is having. She literally called her shot. At the beginning of the year, like a slugging outfielder coming off a below-average year at the plate who knows his production needs to go up, Paige entered the year making bold promises to up her game after watching it slip a little bit in 2025.
Here we are nearing the five-month mark and the world's No. 1 ranked golf influencer, as named by the OutKick Culture Department, is staying true to her word. I'm not a good enough golfer to tell you how this speed drill helps her golf game, but content is content. It doesn't matter how you produce runs or pageviews. What matters is that you produce.
And right now, business is booming for Paige.
Moving along...let's get to Sara's nasty email where she rips me. Do I know Sara? Absolutely not. First time emailer.
– Sara, who says she's "someone who wants to read about real sports!," emails: I thought you covered sports…not Instagram stars. So sad you have to write this to get clicks. I really dislike the sex in sports articles. It just ruins your credibility as a real journalist. Please do better. Also, you are not the story. The fact you had to give a rundown of your whole day is sad. It is nice how you mow your in-laws yard, but again you are not a sports star. Leave your ego out of the article. Big man points for you with your wife though!
Kinsey: I asked Sara how long she's read my work. She hasn't replied. Let's cut to the chase here: Sara stumbled upon Screencaps and has no idea how I've stayed employed on the Internet for so long.
Conclusion: Sara is absolutely clueless to the powers of Screencaps and what this column means to society.
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If Sara wants to talk sports, let's talk sports. Let's talk about 11U kids (I'm told this pitcher is actually 12 due to some exemption) whose parents might be absolute idiots. Sara, watch this video and please report back with a 2,000-word report on the state of youth sports and what it means for the future of this country.
– Bill K. emails: I'm not surprised about a player being told to do something like that. Today's society seems to be win at all costs, regardless of how the game was won. What impressed me most was that you asked for both participants and witnesses to come forward.
If they do this action may come into a clearer context. As for me, I'll stick to photographing hockey games. I think it's safer.
Kinsey: I'm sure Sara hated that call to action, Bill. She probably saw my email after the third paragraph and absolutely fainted since that's not how REAL journalists conduct themselves.
– Jason S. tells me: I was there when this happened and witnessed everything first hand. My son was scheduled to play on that field the following game. Additionally we played that team on Saturday and let’s say this behavior is not uncommon for the coach and team.
– Nate alleges: We played the same Oklahoma team the day before and the Oklahoma Head Coach challenged and threatened our Head coach along with one of our parents in the stands telling them to meet him in the parking lot.
Kinsey: I'll continue to investigate the Oklahoma coach, but what seems to be clear as day is that the coach is a firecracker. I'm hearing it from Oklahoma parents and multiple people who were at the Kansas City tournament.
– Mark in Tucson shows off: I did tacos al pastor on the BBQ for Memorial Day. Three hours at medium low heat with an adobada marinade, basting every hour or so. Came out good, but I had so much meat left over I'll be eating tacos for the next month. Thank you for your daily dose of sanity each morning.
– Michael B. checks in: Not sure how you want video sent, so I made a youtube short- I normally smoke big cowboy ribeyes but it was just me and the wife so we did this little one last night, fantastic with caesar salad. I also use a torch to finish it off with the garlic butter. Highly recommended.
https://youtube.com/shorts/4L9Qa-LpBqQ?si=qyPhJi9A8CYFPn9m
Keep up the good work! By the way, you might want to delve into the whole backyard chicken thing. My wife got the idea last year, and in return for helping her build a spectacular coop I got to buy a brand new Cub Cadet and fire the landscaper. One year later my yard has never looked better and the chickens and dogs are getting along great and we he we have beautiful eggs coming out of our ears.
There seems to be a crazy subculture growing around these unless Instagram is just feeding my chicken content with the algo. If you have any interest, I can put a few photos together.
– Mike N. reports: This Costco just opened in March in Liberty Hill, TX. (Population 9k) Mic Ultra in, Bud Light gone. I know AB is doing fine with Mic Ultra, but how long will they keep burning cash on Bud Light with UFC, Mannings, Shane Gillis, Post Malone, etc? I don’t blame those guys for saying yes to crazy free cash, but at some level a couple hundred million is still real money, right? Here’s to the greatest column in the land!
– Brandon in northern Kentucky tells us: Scott in Rocky Point, NY is spot on with his take on pet control out of hand. People take their dogs EVERYWHERE these days. I don’t know how many SUV moms I see driving with some sort of a Doodle in their lap. I saw a guy with a Great Dane at the local Lowe’s last summer, what if that thing pees or drops bombs on the patio furniture?
We had the inaugural Dayton (KY)/Bellevue Memorial Day 5K (Monday) that my mom, me and my 9yr walked.
There were at least 10 people with dogs there. The main issue with that is those same people refused to keep them away from other people and their dogs, so the whole time they are barking and straining to get to each other. The culture unfortunately led me to snapping at an actual blind woman at the local supermarket. She was walking down the aisle with a companion and her dog. I said out loud in a very frustrated voice "People bring their F-ing dogs everywhere".
Her companion gave me a look and then I saw the "Seeing Eye Dog" patch. I felt like a piece of work but I’m blaming part of my popping off is because 99% of people do not need to bring their dogs with them in public. Make Rec Ball Great Again.
Kinsey: Woah...woah...woah...let's leave Doodles out of this! They're great dogs when owned by smart owners who understand you have to work with them or they'll be maniacs.
I remember clear as day being at some buffet back in the early to mid-1990s and asking my parents why the business made customers walk through the smoking section to get to the non-smoking section. Also, if you stop and think about it, was there really a non-smoking section with all the smoke wafting through Red Lobsters?
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That is it this morning. I hope everyone but Sara had a good time this morning. The sun is out, summer is cranking up and spirits are high despite Sara trying to suck the energy out of the room.
Let's get our butts moving. There's life to get busy living.