‘This Policy Is Dangerous’: Democrats Fight To Roll Back City’s Sanctuary Law, Help Trump Deport Criminals

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A pair of Chicago aldermen have introduced legislation that would roll back the city’s sanctuary law currently forbidding any cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, but their efforts face stiff odds in a city council dominated by liberal members.

Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares, both Democrats, filed a proposed amendment to Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance, which calls for exceptions when a migrant has been arrested or convicted of certain criminal activities. The aldermen argued in a public statement that it’s in the best interest of the city’s immigrant community to work with the incoming Trump administration in situations where wanted illegal migrants are involved in heinous crimes.

“We believe that the best way to protect law-abiding non-citizens from the returning Trump Administration is by working with them in apprehending their priority targets: non-citizens that CHOOSE to engage in dangerous, illegal activity once they are in the United States,” Lopez said in a public statement. “Our current [Welcoming City Ordinance] prohibits any coordination or cooperation, even in the most heinous situations.”

“This policy is dangerous to those law-abiding undocumented and non-citizens residents because, if someone is arrested or convicted of crimes, the federal authorities aren’t notified,” he continued. “Should the federal government go looking for those specific individuals seeking to deport them, there is a high probability that other targets, law-abiding undocumented and non-citizen residents, may be apprehended and deported as collateral damage. That is an entirely unacceptable yet avoidable situation.” (Read more from “‘This Policy Is Dangerous’: Democrats Fight To Roll Back City’s Sanctuary Law, Help Trump Deport Criminals” HERE)

Federal Prison Operators Say Child Porn to Be Labeled as ‘Low Severity’ Offense

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Many people consider the abuse of children for pornography to be one of the most egregious crimes around.

A recent case in which two homosexuals were convicted of abusing their adopted sons for that purpose got them sentences that essentially amount to life in prison.

But now a video report from OMG, O’Keefe Media Group, charges that the federal Bureau of Prisons is working to categorize such offenses as “low severity.”

The organization said it has obtained documents “detailing a controversial proposal by the BOP to reclassify child exploitation offenses from ‘high severity’ to ‘low severity.'”

The OMG report said, “Additionally, the new policy would classify terrorism-related offenses for female inmates as ‘low security’ and animal cruelty as a ‘low-moderate’ offense. These changes stem from a draft of the Security Designation and Custody Classification Manual, signed by BOP Director Colette S. Peters.” (Read more from “Federal Prison Operators Say Child Porn to Be Labeled as ‘Low Severity’ Offense” HERE)

Heartwarming Rescue Amid Los Angeles Wildfires: Man Saves Injured Dog in Devastated Neighborhood

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In the wake of the recent wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area, a touching act of compassion has captured the hearts of many. Rick Miller, a local man, was checking on a friend’s home in Altadena when he encountered a heart-wrenching sight: an injured stray dog in desperate need of help.

The devastating fires, particularly the Eaton Fire, have wreaked havoc on the Altadena community, claiming lives and destroying homes. Amid the destruction, Miller’s quick thinking and heartfelt actions gave one animal a chance at survival. After spotting the injured dog, Miller immediately sprang into action, covering the canine with a blanket and rallying those around him to transport the animal to the Pasadena Humane Society for further care.

“It’s about caring for each other, and like everyone needs help right now,” Miller shared in an emotional video posted by CNN. “Sorry for crying, but it’s really emotional seeing my friends lose their houses and people losing their animals. We try to help each other out.” His voice cracked with emotion as he explained how the fire had devastated the community, and his determination to do what he could for both his human and animal neighbors.

The dog, visibly relieved to receive help, was gently cared for as Miller and his group worked tirelessly to ensure its safety. Miller’s words resonated with viewers: “Fortunately, our house was saved, but our friends right across the street, their house is gone. That’s why you just wanna help your friends out, help your families out, help the animals out.”

As the Pasadena Humane Society works around the clock to care for animals impacted by the fire, they have taken in over 300 animals, including dogs, cats, and wildlife. Volunteers and staff are dedicating themselves to helping these creatures recover from the traumatic event, with many animals being evacuated to safety.

Alexander Vindman Slams Mike Waltz Plan to Clear Deep Staters From National Security Council

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Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman criticized incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz’s plan to clear out each “intelligence official” serving in “various departments and agencies” throughout the federal government who is “currently detailed” to the National Security Council (NSC).

In a post on X, Vindman responded to an interview Waltz had with Breitbart News’s Washington bureau chief Matthew Boyle, where Waltz spoke about how intelligence officials serving in various departments and agencies under President Joe Biden’s administration would be “expected to vacate the premises by 12:01 p.m. Eastern” on January 20, when President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated.

“Yesterday, President Trump’s National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz @michaelgwaltz, announced a sweeping directive to terminate all national security staffers loaned from other departments and agencies who serve in apolitical, non-partisan senior staff roles,” Vindman wrote.

He continued:

Waltz framed this decision as a means to eliminate Biden-era appointees and enforce absolute alignment with Trump’s policy agenda. Notably, Waltz justified this move by referencing my role in exposing Trump’s abuse of power, which led to his first impeachment. Using my actions as a rationale, Waltz aims to purge scores of professionals from the Department of Defense, Department of State, CIA, and other agencies—not because of their conduct, but due to a demand for blind allegiance to Trump.

(Read more from “Alexander Vindman Slams Mike Waltz Plan to Clear Deep Staters From National Security Council” HERE)

Officials: Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Closed and Empty When Los Angeles Wildfires Erupted

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A Pacific Palisades reservoir was closed when wildfires swept through the area and devastated the community, officials told the Los Angeles Times.

The Santa Ynez Reservoir is connected to the Los Angeles water supply system, and authorities said it was shut down for repairs at the time the fires erupted, “leaving a 117 million gallon water storage complex empty in the heart of the Palisades,” the newspaper reported on Friday.

The news comes as people are questioning why firefighters ran out of water as they tried to save structures and communities from the blaze that has wreaked havoc across the Los Angeles area.

“Department of Water and Power [DWP] officials have said that demand for water during an unprecedented fire made it impossible to maintain any pressure to hydrants at high elevations,” the report noted.

Former DWP general manager Martin Adams said if the reservoir had been ready for operation, the water pressure would have reached the Palisades for a time but would not have fixed the issue entirely.

(Read more from “Officials: Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Closed and Empty When Los Angeles Wildfires Erupted” HERE)

Joe Biden’s Border Chief Grants Amnesty to 850,000 Migrants

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President Joe Biden’s pro-migration border chief has extended temporary amnesty for 850,000 illegal and quasi-legal economic migrants until 2026, further suppressing American wages and spiking their rents.

The 18-month expansion of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) amnesty was announced by outgoing border chief, Alejandro Mayorkas.

The beneficiaries include 234,000 illegal migrants from El Salvador who first got their TPS status after a 2001 earthquake that wrecked their home nation’s economy. The small nation’s economy is now growing amid the successful suppression of gang crime by the nation’s popular President, Nayib Bukele.

So Mayorkas’s press statement blamed bad weather for his refusal to send the economic migrants back home:

El Salvador’s extension of TPS is based on geological and weather events, including significant storms and heavy rainfall in 2023 and 2024, that continue to affect areas heavily impacted by the earthquakes in 2001.

(Read more from “Joe Biden’s Border Chief Grants Amnesty to 850,000 Migrants” HERE)

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Mark Zuckerberg Meets With Trump in Fla., Parks Private Jet Next to President-Elect’s Plane

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Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg parked his private jet right next to Trump Force One Friday during a visit to Palm Beach, Fla., to meet with the incoming 47th president.

Zuckerberg, 40, was dressed up in a fitted suit and tie when he was spotted boarding his Gulfstream G650 jet at Palm Beach International Airport.

The tech titan’s jet was parked in the shadows of President-elect Donald Trump’s much larger, custom Boeing 757 aircraft, which he’ll trade in for Air Force One in less than two weeks.

Earlier in the day, the billionaire Facebook founder met with Trump at his nearby Mar-a-Lago estate, a source told The Post.

It’s at least the second time Zuckerberg has convened with Trump, 78, at Mar-a-Lago since the president-elect’s landslide victory in the 2024 presidential election. (Read more from “Mark Zuckerberg Meets With Trump in Fla., Parks Private Jet Next to President-Elect’s Plane” HERE)

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Owner of ‘Miracle’ Malibu Mansion Reveals Why He Thinks House Survived Raging Fire

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The owner of a nearly $9 million Malibu mansion miraculously spared being leveled by the raging Los Angeles wildfires told The Post on Friday he was stunned to learn that when the smoke cleared, it was still standing.

“It’s a miracle — miracles never cease,” said retired waste-management exec and married dad of three David Steiner, 64, of Texas.

Steiner said he thought his stunning three-story California structure — which was vacant at the time — was a goner when a local contractor sent him video of flames and smoke engulfing his property and his neighbors’ Tuesday. . .

Steiner, a lawyer and former head of Waste Management, Inc., in Houston, said he believes that his property’s ultra-sturdy construction — likely designed to protect it from earthquakes — saved it from the Palisades Fire that destroyed the homes all around it.

“It’s stucco and stone with a fireproof roof,’’ he said, adding that it also includes pilings “like 50 feet into the bedrock’’ to keep it steady when powerful waves crash into the seawall below it. (Read more from “Owner of ‘Miracle’ Malibu Mansion Reveals Why He Thinks House Survived Raging Fire” HERE)

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Plane Scooping Water From Ocean to Fight Wildfires Grounded After Hitting Drone Illegally Flying Over Pacific Palisades

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A drone that was being illegally flown damaged and grounded a Super Scooper plane that was leased to help fight the damaging wildfires in Los Angeles.

Officials said the drone collided with the plane and left a fist-sized hole in its wing, which needed repair. Drones are not allowed to fly during firefighting efforts, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.

Two Super Scoopers were leased from Canada to help fight the tremendously damaging wildfires in Pacific Palisades and elsewhere in Southern California.

As of Friday morning, the Palisades wildfire had burned through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 5,000 homes and businesses. Only 8% of the fire has been contained, but winds are dying down. . .

Persons convicted of flying a drone during firefighting can face a prison sentence of up to one year. The FAA said that anyone who interferes with firefighting efforts can also be fined up to $75,000. (Read more from “Plane Scooping Water From Ocean to Fight Wildfires Grounded After Hitting Drone Illegally Flying Over Pacific Palisades” HERE)

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While California Burns, Gavin Newsom Begs Biden to Silence ‘Disinformation’

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Wildfires, fueled by strong winds, are destroying Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom is begging President Joe Biden to silence “hurricane-force winds of mis- and disinformation.”

“It breaks my heart as people are suffering and struggling that we’re up against those hurricane force, forces as well,” Newsom said on Friday in a video call with Biden. “I ask you, we’ve got to deal with this misinformation.”

Never mind the actual winds that swept wildfires from the perimeter of Los Angeles to destroy suburban neighborhoods. Still, Newsom expressed concern that “misinformation” could harm Californians.

“It infects real people that are out there,” Newsom told the president. “And they’re having conversations that are not the typical conversations you’d have at this time.”

Newsom apparently finds it unusual that people would discuss the possibility that government actions may have contributed to the spread of the wildfire when flames are engulfing their homes and livelihoods. (Read more from “While California Burns, Gavin Newsom Begs Biden to Silence ‘Disinformation’” HERE)

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