In an extraordinary breach of protocol and professional ethics, a New York Police Department detective has been suspended without pay following an audacious attempt to infiltrate the prestigious Ryder Cup golf tournament by impersonating a member of former President Donald Trump's security detail. The incident, which occurred at Bethpage Black on Long Island last Friday, has raised serious questions about security vulnerabilities at high-profile events attended by former presidents and other dignitaries. Detective Melvin Eng, who was reportedly on sick leave at the time, arrived at the golf course fully equipped with tactical gear, successfully bypassing multiple layers of security including Secret Service agents and state police officers who were legitimately tasked with ensuring safety at the event. read more
Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night wasn't quiet it exploded. His comeback episode on ABC pulled in 6.26 million viewers, his biggest audience in years. To put that in perspective, that's a 23 percent share of the entire late-night market, the kind of dominance not seen since Johnny Carson's days. Even more surprising, those numbers came despite a boycott that kept nearly a quarter of ABC affiliates from airing the show. The buzz was undeniable, with clips from the monologue racking up more than 14 million views online within hours. It was a free fall that underlined how much of his initial surge was fueled by curiosity rather than loyalty. read more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday that he is dropping his third-party bid for re-election, narrowing the field for November's election. "Despite all we've achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign," Adams said in a video posted to X. ... Adams' announcement comes after weeks of speculation that he could exit the race to help consolidate support for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is also running a third-party bid for mayor, against Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, a state legislator. read more
Federal agents and local police responded to an active shooter situation at the ICE facility in Dallas early Wednesday, where multiple victims were reported and a suspect was seen on the roof. At least three people were critically injured, and CPR was underway on one victim as emergency crews rushed to the scene. One suspect was found dead on a nearby rooftop with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to WFAA, a local news outlet.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed five bills Saturday attempting to thwart President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda, including a ban on local and federal officers wearing masks to conceal their identities. The bills mark the latest chapter in what's become a tense fight over immigration enforcement in California, a state home to more than 10 million immigrants as well as industries and communities that depend on them. "Immigrants have rights, and we have the right to stand up and push back," Newsom said Saturday afternoon at a Los Angeles signing ceremony in which he condemned secrecy by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. "ICE unmasked. What are you afraid of? You're going to go out and do an enforcement? Provide an ID."
Like clockwork, JO 1 and JO 2 chime in. All I did was post a news article without comment. GDS is alive and well.