Analysis: FBI’s Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Update Omits Key Evidence, Withholds Video

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An 8 ½-minute FBI video on the Jan. 6 pipe bombs, released last week, omits key new evidence, relies on likely manipulated, low-quality footage, and excludes crucial hours of security video that could clarify the most persistent questions that surround the languishing investigation.

The bureau released the video to revive public interest in a case that has gone unsolved for nearly five years. Its timing comes just two weeks after a video sleuth briefed congressional investigators, alleging serious flaws in the FBI’s account of the pipe bombs. Despite those claims — including apparent video manipulation and ignored public tips — the bureau has stuck to its original story.

The new footage also offers no hint that the FBI considered publicly acknowledging another theory: that the pipe bombs were part of a poorly timed training exercise. FBI sources told Blaze News weeks ago about rumors the bureau had been preparing to report that several federal agencies took part in a training exercise that diverted police resources from the Capitol as thousands of protesters breached its barricades at 12:53 p.m.

Those same sources said that once word of this alleged new theory leaked, the FBI abandoned it. The latest video reflects that retreat, repeating the same facts and framing first presented in 2021.

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DOJ Announces New Batch Of Arrests In Crackdown On Left-Wing Terror

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest Wednesday of 10 defendants accused of committing violence against law enforcement and property during anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demonstrations in Southern California earlier this year.

The incidents are being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), according to a DOJ statement.

“There is zero tolerance for violence against law enforcement officers,” Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in the release. “During the summer we warned the public that anyone who engages in any violence will eventually be brought to justice. Today we are delivering on that promise and will continue to hold those who violated the law accountable.”

Prosecutors charged Oxnard residents Virginia Reyes, 32, and Isai Carrillo, 31, with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer. They face as much as five years behind bars if convicted. Authorities apprehended Carrillo today while Reyes was alleged to be a fugitive from the law.

In July, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents preparing to execute several search warrants discovered the operation had been compromised by social media posts, according to an affidavit. Protesters — alerted through networks monitoring DHS offices — gathered near the site, where they constructed a roadblock with farm equipment, authorities alleged.

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Harvard Scientist Accuses NASA of ‘Hiding’ Critical Evidence About Manhattan-Sized Comet 3I/ATLAS

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. . .Scientist Avi Loeb has accused NASA of withholding critical information about 3I/ATLAS — the Manhattan-sized interstellar comet which he’s postulated could have extraterrestrial origins. The Harvard astrophysicist made these allegations during a recent appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

Loeb was discussing how the intergalactic object seemed to defy comet behavior, describing how the jet-like emission pointed toward the sun and not away, like it is standard, and that he didn’t “see any cometary tail here.”

That’s when he dropped the so-called NASA bombshell. “Amazingly, the best image was obtained on Oct. 2, 2025, when 3I/ATLAS came within 30 million kilometers of Mars,” the scientist said.

He declared that said image was snapped by NASA’s HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, but that the image “was never released.”

“I wrote to the principal investigator of HiRISE, asking, ‘Can I get the data? I’m a scientist,’” claimed Loeb, who said that he received “no response.” (Read more from “Harvard Scientist Accuses NASA of ‘Hiding’ Critical Evidence About Manhattan-Sized Comet 3I/ATLAS” HERE)

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Ex-Biden Spokesman — Who Asserted He Saw ‘Sharp’ Prez Frequently — Admits to Seeing Him Twice in 2 Years

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Former Biden White House spokesperson Ian Sams, who aggressively defended the aging president as “sharp” and vigorous behind the scenes following his fumbling 2024 debate performance, privately admitted to House investigators that he rarely met the 46th president in person.

On July 2, 2024, five days after the disastrous debate, Sams went on MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House” and argued that the 46th president’s repudiation of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision illustrated how Biden was keeping up behind the scenes, despite public fears about his cognition.

“Yesterday, when he [gave] the speech about what the Supreme Court did, he drove that speech,” Sams raved to host Nicolle Wallace.

“That’s the President Biden that so many of us experience every single day, who’s asking the tough questions so that we as staff can be sharp to do our job best for the American people.”

“When I deal with him,” Sams reiterated at another point in the interview in reference to Biden, “he is sharp. He’s asking tough questions.” (Read more from “Ex-Biden Spokesman — Who Asserted He Saw ‘Sharp’ Prez Frequently — Admits to Seeing Him Twice in 2 Years” HERE)

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Trump Acknowledges He’s Barred from Running for Third Term, Calls It “Too Bad”

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President Donald Trump appeared to close the door on speculation about a potential third term, acknowledging Wednesday that the U.S. Constitution clearly prohibits him from seeking another run at the White House. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea, Trump said, “It’s a very interesting thing. I have the best numbers for any president in many years. And I would say that, if you read it, it’s pretty clear. I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad.”

The comments mark one of Trump’s most direct acknowledgments of the two-term limit set by the 22nd Amendment — a topic that has fueled both curiosity and controversy throughout his second term.

Despite dismissing the possibility of a third campaign, Trump praised the depth of leadership within the Republican Party, pointing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as promising figures for the next presidential race. “All I can tell you is that we have a great group of people,” he said proudly.

Over the course of his presidency, Trump has referenced the idea of a third term multiple times — often in jest, but sometimes with a tone that left supporters wondering if he might find a way around constitutional limits. His remarks have energized parts of his base, with hundreds of thousands of supporters publicly urging him to “stay in the fight” and find another path back to power.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed this week that he and Trump have discussed the constitutional restrictions. “It’s been a great run,” Johnson said. “But I think the president knows — and he and I’ve talked about the constrictions of the Constitution, as much as so many of the American people lament that.”

The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits presidents to two terms. Still, speculation has persisted around possible legal loopholes — such as Trump potentially running as vice president — though most constitutional scholars agree such scenarios would likely be blocked.

For now, however, Trump seems content to reaffirm his role as the GOP’s dominant figure — even without a third campaign on the horizon. “We have great people,” he said, signaling confidence that his movement’s influence will endure well beyond his presidency.

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Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point

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The Federal Reserve reduced its interest rate benchmark by a quarter-point for a second time this year on Wednesday, bringing the short-term borrowing rate to a range of 3.75 percent to four percent.

“Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remained low through August; more recent indicators are consistent with these developments. Inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated,” the Fed said in a statement at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting.

The rate cut extends the central bank’s effort to support the labor market after several months of slowing job growth. The decision was widely expected by investors and comes amid a prolonged government shutdown that has delayed the release of major economic reports, leaving policymakers without timely data on employment and inflation trends.

Wednesday’s move lowers the federal funds rate to its lowest level in three years, following an earlier quarter-point reduction in September. The central bank also voted to end the runoff of Treasury securities from its $6.6 trillion balance sheet, halting the process of shrinking its holdings of government debt.

Fed officials face uncertainty about how much further to reduce rates as they balance risks to both sides of their dual mandate. Some policymakers have argued that inflation, which has hovered near three percent, remains too high to justify additional cuts, while others see evidence that the economy is losing momentum and may require more support. (Read more from “Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point” HERE)

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Prince Andrew ‘Hosted’ Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at Royal Lodge — And the Monarchy Is Under Fresh Fire

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New reporting by the BBC, confirmed by the Irish Times, reveals that Prince Andrew hosted Epstein, Maxwell and Weinstein at his private residence, Royal Lodge (on the grounds of Windsor Castle) in 2006 — just two months after the United States had issued an arrest warrant for Epstein on charges of sexual assault of a minor.

Earlier accounts had indicated the trio visited Windsor Castle in connection with Prince Andrew’s daughter Princess Beatrice’s 18th-birthday masked ball, but it had not been publicly confirmed that they were received at Andrew’s private home. The BBC was able to match patio walls and trees in archival photographs of Epstein and Weinstein at the event to image references of Royal Lodge’s garden.

The 2006 visit occurred at a highly controversial moment: Epstein was already a fugitive subject of U.S. legal proceedings. To host him — and Maxwell and Weinstein — at a royal family-member’s private residence raises fresh questions about the extent of Andrew’s connection to Epstein and whether the royal establishment was fully aware of the risks. The revelations come as part of a broader wave of scrutiny: in October 2025 Andrew relinquished his title of Duke of York and other honors amid the ongoing fallout from Epstein-related allegations.

Andrew had previously stepped back from public royal duties in 2019 after the disastrous BBC Newsnight interview about his relationship with Epstein and his denials of any wrongdoing in connection with Virginia Giuffre’s allegations. In 2022 he settled a U.S. civil lawsuit brought by Giuffre, though without admitting liability.

The latest revelations illuminate a deeper level of association: hosting the convicted film-producer Weinstein alongside Epstein and Maxwell at a private royal residence suggests a level of social access that goes beyond mere acquaintance. Some media reports say a witness recalled seeing Epstein and Weinstein in the back garden of Royal Lodge while attending the pre-party event for Beatrice’s celebration.

As of late October 2025, Andrew is reportedly in advanced talks with senior aides of his brother, King Charles III, about vacating Royal Lodge. The property is a 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park that Andrew has occupied under a long-term lease at a nominal “peppercorn” rent. Critics now say that arrangement was unfair to the public and raises questions about the Crown Estate’s governance.

Additionally, the publication of Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl in October added new energy to calls for transparency. In it, she alleged that Andrew had sexual encounters with her when she was 17 and trafficked by Epstein — allegations he continues to deny.

Observers say this episode underscores deeper problems: the royal family’s handling of the Epstein scandal has long been criticized for lack of accountability and for the perception of privilege shielding powerful figures from the consequences of serious allegations. Andrew’s continued use of a nearly rent-free estate and the lack of clarity on his post-royal financial arrangements have drawn increasing public and parliamentary scrutiny. His loss of titles, while symbolically significant, leaves open questions about who will hold him to account.

The confirmation that Prince Andrew hosted Epstein, Maxwell and Weinstein at Royal Lodge adds a new layer of detail to an already explosive scandal.

House Committee Uncovers Staggering Autopen Impropriety in Biden’s final days, wants to Invalidate Pardons to Fauci, Milley, Others

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The US Department of Justice is being asked to review every single executive action taken by the Biden administration following a months-long inquiry by top investigators in the US House of Representatives.

A lengthy report released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee — led by Republican Chairman James Comer — describes the deeply ‘flawed process’, akin to a ‘presidential pardon game of telephone’ used in the Biden White House.

Among the most controversial measures taken via autopen by the former president were the pardons of Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of Congress who served on the January 6th committee. Biden also pardoned members of his family – James B. Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John T. Owens, and Francis W. Biden – on his last full day in office.

The House Committee, led by Comer, is effectively asking the Department of Justice to invalidate Biden’s actions, including some of his most controversial pardons – a move that would be without precedent. . . 

Joe Biden’s only hand-signed pardon during his final months in office was also his most controversial – his son, Hunter. (Read more from “House Committee Uncovers Staggering Autopen Impropriety in Biden’s final days, wants to Invalidate Pardons to Fauci, Milley, Others” HERE)

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Charlie Kirk Suspect’s Trans Lover Lance Twiggs Goes Missing 6 Weeks After Political Assassination

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The transgender lover of Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer has seemingly vanished from his hometown six weeks after the political assassination that shook the country.

Lance Twiggs, 22, has been on the down-low since his boyfriend Tyler Robinson allegedly shot the Turning Point USA co-founder dead and then sent Twiggs a string of text messages confessing to the slaying, according to feds. . .

Authorities previously said that he is cooperating with authorities, but Twiggs has refused to speak with media while Robinson awaits trial in a Salt Lake City jail cell. . .

It is unclear whether Twiggs is living with his parents or is even still in St. George — four hours from Utah Valley University, where Charlie Kirk was killed.

Twiggs’ car, an Inifinii FX35, is now parked in his parents’ driveway.

Jesse Riley, who lives just a few houses down from Twiggs’ and Robinson’s apartment, said he couldn’t recall seeing any activity from the property since Robinson, also 22, turned himself over to the cops. (Read more from “Charlie Kirk Suspect’s Trans Lover Lance Twiggs Goes Missing 6 Weeks After Political Assassination” HERE)

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Trump Admin Moves to Bar States From Wiping Medical Debt Off Credit Reports

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The Trump administration is moving to undercut state-level efforts to wipe medical debt from Americans’ credit reports, just as millions across the country are facing massive healthcare premium increases stemming from congressional Republicans’ refusal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

On Tuesday, according to reporting by The Lever and Bloomberg Law, the Russell Vought-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will publish a nonbinding interpretive rule arguing that federal statute “generally preempts state laws that touch on areas of credit reporting.”

The guidance aligns with views expressed by a Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas who, earlier this year, vacated a Biden-era CFPB rule that would have prohibited the inclusion of medical debt on consumer credit reports. The Trump administration, which has repeatedly violated court orders, is complying with the decision.

Medical debt is a growing crisis in the United States: Roughly 14 million adults owe more than $1,000 in medical debt, and an estimated 20% of Americans have medical debt on their credit reports.

Supporters of removing medical debt from credit reports argue it is not a reliable measure of creditworthiness. The Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice at UC Berkeley notes that “medical debt often reflects the simple misfortune of getting sick unexpectedly and having to face a medical system that is rife with insurance stonewalling, delay, and mistakes.” (Read more from “Trump Admin Moves to Bar States From Wiping Medical Debt Off Credit Reports” HERE)

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