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Fox News
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump calls for immediate end to ‘unjust' trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
President Donald Trump is calling for an immediate end to the trial of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who he said is the victim of "unjust" politically motivated attacks. The Brazilian leader is facing an investigation and an upcoming trial accusing him of leading an attempted coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat. Earlier this week, Bolsonaro's son, Eduardo, was at the White House for meetings. He later said in a video posted to social media that "decisions are being made" with respect to possible sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes that the U.S. has been considering. "I have seen the terrible treatment you are receiving at the hands of an unjust system turned against you. This should end immediately!" Trump wrote in a letter he sent to Bolsonaro, which the president posted on his Truth Social account Thursday evening. "I share your commitment to listening to the voice of the people and I am very concerned about the attacks on free speech – both in Brazil and in the United States – coming out of the current government. I have strongly voiced my disapproval both publicly and through our Tariff policy." Last week, Trump threatened a 50% tariff on products from Brazil in a letter to the country's president that cited the ongoing case against Bolsonaro. In November, Federal Police filed a 884-page report with Brazilian Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet detailing the scheme that alleged Bolsonaro and 33 others participated in a plan to remain in power despite losing to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. They allege it involved systematically sowing distrust of the electoral system among the populace, drafting a decree to give the plot a veneer of legality, pressuring top military brass to go along with the plan and inciting a riot in the capital. A panel of justices on Brazil's Supreme Court accepted the charges against Bolsonaro in March, and it ordered the former leader to stand trial. All five justices ruled in favor of accepting the charges, which included accusations involving a plan to poison Bolsonaro's successor and kill a Supreme Court judge. Under Brazilian law, a coup conviction carries a sentence of up to 12 years. When combined with the other charges, it could result in a sentence of decades behind bars. In his letter to Bolsonaro, Trump said it was his "sincere hope" that the government in Brazil "changes course, stops attacking political opponents, and ends their ridiculous censorship regime." "I will be watching closely," Trump added. For his part, Bolsonaro has denied any wrongdoing, telling reporters, "I have no concerns about the accusations, zero." The Washington Post reported Thursday that, according to four sources familiar with the situation, the U.S. is considering levying sanctions against Judge Moraes, who is leading the case against Bolsonaro. The sanctions, according to the sources who spoke with the Post, would come under the Magnitsky Act, which allops the U.S. to impose sanctions against foreign nationals accused of corruption. After Trump threatened 50% tariffs on Brazil over the case against Bolsonaro, his successor, Lula, vowed retaliation. "If there's no negotiation, the reciprocity law will be put to work. If he charges 50 (% tariffs) from us, we will charge 50 from them," Lula said, according to The Associated Press. "Respect is good. I like to offer mine, and I like to receive it."
Fox News
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Blue city resident vows to keep pro-Trump political displays on home despite second shooting attack
A Washington state woman plans to install a security system rather than pull down pro-Trump messaging from her windows after her home was struck by bullets over the weekend in what she says was a politically motivated attack. FOX 13 in Seattle reported that a shooting early Sunday morning left several holes in the Ballard area of the city home's windows while damaging a pickup truck parked outside. The woman, who preferred to remain nameless, told the news station the shooter seemed to target political stickers and pictures in the window. The pictures and stickers included President Donald Trump, a Confederate flag and a sticker that read, "Police Lives Matter." A red pickup truck with a flag was also damaged when two windows were shattered in the shooting. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Seattle Police Department for information about the shooting. FOX 13 spoke to the homeowner, who said this was the second time in two years that her house had been targeted. The first time the house was shot was on New Year's Eve heading into 2024. During that shooting, she told the station, a bullet flew into a cabinet. The shutters were closed when the house was shot on Sunday, and the homeowner said it may have helped stop some of the impact from the bullets. Once the bullets were done flying, the woman said she looked outside and allegedly saw a man walking across the street, the station reported. Despite this being the second time the house was shot at, the homeowner said she does not have plans to take down the political statements. Instead, she noted, she plans to have security cameras installed.
CNN
09-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
5 things to know for July 9: Texas floods, Ukraine, Gaza, New Mexico floods, Epstein memo
Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot in a politically motivated attack last month, was released from a hospital ICU this week and moved into a rehabilitation facility. The Democratic lawmaker's wife, Yvette, who was also shot, left the hospital on June 19. The suspected gunman also fatally shot state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in the June 14 shooting spree. Authorities later arrested Vance Boelter for the attacks. Here's what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. The number of people reported missing in Kerr County, Texas, as a result of last week's flash floods soared on Tuesday. Authorities say search teams combing through the debris and destruction there are looking for more than 160 people who disappeared in the raging waters. 'We're going to continue to search and look to try to reunite families because that's where our focus is; on reuniting families with their missing loved ones and bringing them closure,' Sgt. Jonathan Lamb of the Kerrville Police Department said. An additional dozen people have been reported missing in other central Texas counties. The death toll from the floods also climbed to at least 110 people. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine last week, according to five sources familiar with the matter. This was the second time this year that Hegseth decided to halt the flow of US weapons to Ukraine, catching senior national security officials off guard. Shortly after learning about the pause, President Donald Trump told Hegseth to restart the shipments, and specifically to send more defensive weapons. In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its near-nightly air attacks, often using hundreds of drones and missiles. Overnight, Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving 728 drones and 13 missiles, eclipsing the previous record number of 539 drones that was set on July 4, Ukraine's Air Force said. Thirteen women and two men kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks said they experienced or witnessed sexual violence while in captivity. The allegations were included in a new report from the Dinah Project, which gathered first-hand testimonies from 15 returned hostages, one survivor of an attempted rape, 17 eye and ear witnesses and 27 first responders who attended the scenes of the attacks. The testimonies, coupled with forensic reports, photographs and videos from the attacks, led the Israeli researchers to conclude that Hamas used sexual violence as a 'weapon of war.' Monsoon rains triggered dangerous flash flooding in an area of southern New Mexico that was stripped of vegetation by recent wildfires. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings in the Ruidoso area on Tuesday and officials urged residents to seek higher ground as the waters of the Rio Ruidoso rose nearly 19 feet in a matter of minutes. First responders carried out at least 85 swift-water rescues, helping many people who were trapped inside their homes and cars. No deaths were reported; however, the extent of the flood damage won't be known until the water recedes. At least three people have been reported missing. President Trump shrugged off questions during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday about a Justice Department memo that said there was no evidence Jeffrey Epstein had kept a 'client list' or was murdered. However, many of Trump's MAGA allies have spent years accusing the government of hiding evidence about the late financier and accused sex trafficker, and are incensed by this new claim. Far-right activist Laura Loomer has urged Trump to fire Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the investigation. And tech mogul Elon Musk, who recently left his position in the White House, posted on his social media site: 'How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won't release the Epstein files?' GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. A group of leading tech companies plans to train 400,000 teachers on how to use artificial intelligence. Are you struggling with the effects of 'low T' or is something else wrong? One doctor says patients might want to consider other lifestyle issues first. Reality TV star Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle is headed to prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering. Like all actors, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is used to receiving criticism for his work. But the 'Modern Family' star recently revealed who his loudest critics were. After nearly 60 years in Hollywood, two-time Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas says he's pretty much done with performing. 6.8%That was the unemployment rate for Black Americans in June, according to the Labor Department. That's up sharply from May's 6% and the highest level in more than three years. 'This is simply not only incompatible with Catholic teaching, it's inhumane and is morally repugnant.' — Cardinal Robert McElroy, the Archbishop of Washington, DC, on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. 🌤️ Check your local forecast to see what you can expect. Researchers say furry bedfellows can provide both positive and negative effects on sleep. Today's edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN's Andrew Torgan.
CNN
09-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
5 things to know for July 9: Texas floods, Ukraine, Gaza, New Mexico floods, Epstein memo
Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, who was shot in a politically motivated attack last month, was released from a hospital ICU this week and moved into a rehabilitation facility. The Democratic lawmaker's wife, Yvette, who was also shot, left the hospital on June 19. The suspected gunman also fatally shot state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in the June 14 shooting spree. Authorities later arrested Vance Boelter for the attacks. Here's what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. The number of people reported missing in Kerr County, Texas, as a result of last week's flash floods soared on Tuesday. Authorities say search teams combing through the debris and destruction there are looking for more than 160 people who disappeared in the raging waters. 'We're going to continue to search and look to try to reunite families because that's where our focus is; on reuniting families with their missing loved ones and bringing them closure,' Sgt. Jonathan Lamb of the Kerrville Police Department said. An additional dozen people have been reported missing in other central Texas counties. The death toll from the floods also climbed to at least 110 people. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine last week, according to five sources familiar with the matter. This was the second time this year that Hegseth decided to halt the flow of US weapons to Ukraine, catching senior national security officials off guard. Shortly after learning about the pause, President Donald Trump told Hegseth to restart the shipments, and specifically to send more defensive weapons. In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its near-nightly air attacks, often using hundreds of drones and missiles. Overnight, Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving 728 drones and 13 missiles, eclipsing the previous record number of 539 drones that was set on July 4, Ukraine's Air Force said. Thirteen women and two men kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, terror attacks said they experienced or witnessed sexual violence while in captivity. The allegations were included in a new report from the Dinah Project, which gathered first-hand testimonies from 15 returned hostages, one survivor of an attempted rape, 17 eye and ear witnesses and 27 first responders who attended the scenes of the attacks. The testimonies, coupled with forensic reports, photographs and videos from the attacks, led the Israeli researchers to conclude that Hamas used sexual violence as a 'weapon of war.' Monsoon rains triggered dangerous flash flooding in an area of southern New Mexico that was stripped of vegetation by recent wildfires. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings in the Ruidoso area on Tuesday and officials urged residents to seek higher ground as the waters of the Rio Ruidoso rose nearly 19 feet in a matter of minutes. First responders carried out at least 85 swift-water rescues, helping many people who were trapped inside their homes and cars. No deaths were reported; however, the extent of the flood damage won't be known until the water recedes. At least three people have been reported missing. President Trump shrugged off questions during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday about a Justice Department memo that said there was no evidence Jeffrey Epstein had kept a 'client list' or was murdered. However, many of Trump's MAGA allies have spent years accusing the government of hiding evidence about the late financier and accused sex trafficker, and are incensed by this new claim. Far-right activist Laura Loomer has urged Trump to fire Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the investigation. And tech mogul Elon Musk, who recently left his position in the White House, posted on his social media site: 'How can people be expected to have faith in Trump if he won't release the Epstein files?' GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. A group of leading tech companies plans to train 400,000 teachers on how to use artificial intelligence. Are you struggling with the effects of 'low T' or is something else wrong? One doctor says patients might want to consider other lifestyle issues first. Reality TV star Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle is headed to prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering. Like all actors, Jesse Tyler Ferguson is used to receiving criticism for his work. But the 'Modern Family' star recently revealed who his loudest critics were. After nearly 60 years in Hollywood, two-time Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas says he's pretty much done with performing. 6.8%That was the unemployment rate for Black Americans in June, according to the Labor Department. That's up sharply from May's 6% and the highest level in more than three years. 'This is simply not only incompatible with Catholic teaching, it's inhumane and is morally repugnant.' — Cardinal Robert McElroy, the Archbishop of Washington, DC, on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. 🌤️ Check your local forecast to see what you can expect. Researchers say furry bedfellows can provide both positive and negative effects on sleep. Today's edition of 5 Things AM was edited and produced by CNN's Andrew Torgan.
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Trump supporter in deep blue city refuses to remove an incendiary sign as home is shot up for THIRD time
A MAGA supporter in the blue city of Washington awoke in the middle of the night to find bullet holes in her window where they hung multiple politically charged signs. The Seattle Police Department said they were investigating a 'potentially targeted' attack 'due to political and ideological signs' that included a Confederate Flag, supported Donald Trump, and one that read 'Police Lives Matter.' Photos from the scene revealed other signs with an inscription reading, 'Stand for the flag, kneel for the cross.' Another sign read over the Confederate Flag, 'Learn the truth and you will not be offended.' A photo featuring Trump read, 'Thank you for protecting our children and our country.' Police said the incident happened around 3am on Sunday and the homeowner was asleep during the attack. No injuries were reported and the suspects have yet to be identified. Daily Mail reached out to Seattle PD for an update on the case. The department's Gun Violence Reduction Unit is investigating the shooting. Authorities recovered multiple shell casings at the scene. The homeowner's car windows were also shot at and pride flag stickers were left on the vehicle. Investigators are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact the Seattle PD. The homeowner told local ABC affiliate, KOMO News, that this was the third time their house was targeted. Ewa Sporna, who lives in the neighborhood, told the outlet, 'They always damage her window and car. 'I'm surprised. I thought once, twice, but a third time, now a little too much,' she added. Sporna said she heard the gunshots in the middle of the night and was 'shaking' out of fear. She admitted that she was considering moving due to the violence. Another neighbor, Nadine Frehafer, agreed, telling KOMO, 'Surprised it happened, but not super surprised that people are upset.' 'Nobody deserves violence against them, obviously.' Mason Rapisarda, whose grandmother lives next door to the home, told local Fox Seattle affiliate, 'I think it's unnecessary to bring that kind of violence.' 'Being how close the houses are together, it definitely concerns me.' Rapisarda added that the incident has been 'very scary' for his grandmother who worries that if there's another attack, her home could be shot at. The homeowner told Fox that her house was targeted on New Year's Eve heading into 2024 and a bullet flew into a cabinet. Despite the violence, the homeowner told local news that she would be keeping her signs up.
