Wisconsin Democratic socialist Francesca Hong is making a desperate appeal to Trump voters as she attempts to distance herself from several progressive positions she previously supported.
Fairfax County officials are facing heavy criticism after the suspect in a violent domestic dispute and an attack on a cop turned out to be an illegal immigrant who was never prosecuted despite allegedly attacking his wife in April.Officers responding to a domestic disturbance call attempted to arrest Nehemia Fuentes Banegas on Tuesday after he allegedly stabbed himself while threatening his wife. Fuentes Banegas then allegedly fled on foot, hid in a bush, and lunged for a police officer's service weapon in a frenzied ambush, according to police.'3 in 10 residents of the county are immigrants.'Fuentes Banegas was shot by officers in the ensuing struggle, though the bullet only grazed his shoulder. He is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.Fuentes Banegas was previously cited for reckless driving and driving without a license, according to court records. His race was recorded as white. Fuentes Banegas is a Honduran national who illegally entered the country in 2022, according to the Department of Homeland Security.“This criminal illegal alien from Honduras attacked a law enforcement officer and attempted to take the officer’s gun,” DHS spokesperson Lauren Bis said in a statement. “He has now been charged with attempted disarming of a law enforcement officer.” “ICE is calling on Governor Abigail Spanberger and her fellow sanctuary politicians to commit to not releasing this dangerous criminal from jail,” she continued.RELATED: DOJ goes to special court to send mother of terrorists back to Afghanistan Fairfax County J&DR Court DatabaseIn 2021, Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano signed a procedure memorandum barring cooperation with federal immigration authorities.“To improve community safety, restore trust, and ensure all have equal protection of the law, employees of the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office shall not assist federal agents with civil immigration enforcement,” the memo reads. The document also notes that “3 in 10 residents of the county are immigrants.”Descano Chief of Staff Laura Birnbaum acknowledged that Fuentes Banegas recently faced other criminal charges. A warrant reveals he was accused of "imped[ing] the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully blocking or obstructing the airway ... resulting in wounding or bodily injury."“Nehemia Fuentes faced charges earlier this year, but his wife, the victim in the case, indicated to prosecutors and other officials at a hearing in May that she did not want to prosecute at the time,” Birnbaum told Blaze News. “This kind of outcome is not uncommon in situations involving domestic violence, where prosecutors have little recourse if a case hinges on a victim’s testimony or cooperation.” Commonwealth of Virginia/Warrant of ArrestBirnbaum directed Blaze News to Sheriff Stacey Kincaid when asked if authorities notified ICE after Fuentes Banegas’ initial arrest.“As required by statute, whenever an undocumented person is booked into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, ICE is notified that person has been taken into custody,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson told Blaze News. The Fairfax County Police Department directed Blaze News to its press release when reached for comment.“As they were responding to the scene, they encountered both the husband, our suspect, running from the scene and the wife pointing out to our responding patrol officers that, ‘Yes, that is in fact my husband,’” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said in a press conference.“Our suspect takes his right hand, he grabs the firearm that the police officer had in his hand,” Davis said. “The officer, obviously startled, discharged his firearm three times.”A trial date has yet to be set. ICE has lodged a detainer for Fuentes Banegas, a DHS spokesperson told Blaze News.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!
Former lieutenant governor says path to Democratic nomination no longer viable as democratic socialist rival surges aheadMandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday, upending the high-stakes contest less than two weeks before the 11 August election.Barnes announced the decision in a video posted on social media, saying he no longer saw a viable path to the nomination, as democratic socialist Francesca Hong surged ahead with a commanding lead. Continue reading...
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) appeared annoyed Friday when CNN anchor Kasie Hunt asked him if he was still planning to run for re-election.The question prompted a long pause from Fetterman, who got defensive with Hunt during the live broadcast."I've already filed, I'm fundraising for it," Fetterman said."If you look at my campaign, I've already, you know, essentially announced that now, but it's like, why do people keep asking? Why aren't you — get other senators on here and ask them too," he said.Hunt responded, alluding to how the Democratic senator has at times sided with Republicans and been questioned over his party loyalty."You're just in a very unique and interesting position," Hunt said, pointing to his recent establishment of Common Ground PA, a rare bipartisan fundraising effort."You just opened a PAC with Dave McCormick (R-PA), the Republican fellow senator from Pennsylvania," Hunt pointed out. "But of course, a Republican. It's very unusual in this political climate. What are you planning on using that joint PAC for?"Fetterman defended the move and pushed back at Hunt's question, citing the lawmakers' shared interest in the agriculture industry."Why is it bizarre when there are plenty of donors that have enough shared interest?" Fetterman asked. "There's a lot of things that Dave McCormick and I are going to work together, you know, and then so I'm not sure why that's really an issue."With midterms looming, Fetterman vowed he will "never" switch parties."It's not some sinister thing," Fetterman added. "I'm not changing my party. If I was going to change this party, I would have done that by now."
EXCLUSIVE — Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) defended Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) prolonged absence from the Senate on Thursday, claiming that the “people” who are scrutinizing his health “want to put their name in the news.” The remark amounts to an apparent dig at Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY), a possible 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. This week, […]
Anthony Fauci’s diary details a June 2020 phone call in which President Donald Trump berated the infectious disease expert over comments he made about COVID-19 vaccine immunity before White House officials later sought to smooth things over. The account is included in a more than 1,000-page collection of Fauci’s writings released Saturday by Sen. Rand […]
Democrat Mandela Barnes dropped out of the Wisconsin Governor's race hours before damaging media reports about him are published.
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Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Thursday that he is dropping out of the Democratic race for governor in Wisconsin less than two weeks out from the primary.
