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Bengals’ Cam Taylor-Britt sentenced to 5 days in jail after pleading guilty to reckless driving charge
Cincinnati Bengals fourth-year cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt was sentenced to five days in jail, which will start immediately, after his guilty plea Tuesday.
Hilton Hotels cuts loose hotel location accused of refusing to host ICE agents
A wave of online outrage has led Hilton Hotels to cut off an independently owned hotel location in Minnesota that was refusing to allow federal immigration agents to book rooms.
The Department of Homeland Security called out the famous hotel chain in a social media post on Monday, claiming that federal agents were denied service at the Hampton Inn by Hilton in the Minneapolis suburb of Lakeville.
‘A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values. As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems.’
“[Hilton Hotels] has launched a coordinated campaign in Minneapolis to REFUSE service to DHS law enforcement,” the agency said in a statement. “When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations. This is UNACCEPTABLE.”
Hilton was immediately lambasted by many who threatened to cancel their reservations over the alleged incident.
Very soon afterward, an investigation from the company led to an initial apology from the offending hotel.
“Everpeak Hospitality has moved swiftly to address this matter as it was inconsistent with our policy of being a welcoming place for all,” the statement reads. “We are in touch with the impacted guests to ensure they are accommodated.”
The controversy dragged on into Tuesday, however, when evidence on social media showed that the hotel location continued refusing service to ICE.
Hilton responded with a definitive action against the Lakeville hotel.
“The independent hotel owner had assured us that they had fixed this problem and published a message confirming this,” reads a statement on social media.
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“A recent video clearly raises concerns that they are not meeting our standards and values. As such, we are taking immediate action to remove this hotel from our systems,” the company said. “Hilton is — and has always been — a welcoming place for all. We are also engaging with all of our franchisees to reinforce the standards we hold them to across our system to help ensure this does not happen again.”
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem previously said the agency was sending an influx of agents to investigate fraud schemes in Minneapolis. Critics of the action have said the administration’s rhetoric has led to hate speech against people in the Somali community who had nothing to do with the scams.
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Republican congressman injured in ‘pretty bad’ car accident
Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana and his wife, Danise Baird, have been hospitalized following a car crash.
The couple’s vehicle “was struck in an accident,” according to a statement from Baird’s office, and Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly indicated that Baird may have suffered a spinal injury.
‘They’re going to be okay, but they had a pretty bad accident.’
Nevertheless, Baird, 80, “is expected to make a full recovery,” his office said.
“He is extraordinarily grateful for everyone’s prayers during this time.”
Fox News reported that Baird is “responsive and in stable condition.” Details of when and where the crash took place remain unclear.
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President Donald Trump expressed wishes for the Bairds’ speedy recovery during an address to a House GOP legislative retreat at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday.
“I also want to send our best wishes to Congressman Jim Baird and his wife, who are recovering from a car accident,” Trump said. “They’re going to be okay, but they had a pretty bad accident, and we’re praying that they get out of that hospital very quickly.”
Reports about the car accident involving the Bairds came shortly after news broke that Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) died suddenly earlier this week after reportedly suffering an aneurysm and later a heart attack during surgery. He was 65.
LaMalfa’s death and the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) now leave Republicans with a slim 218-213 majority in the House.
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Attorney for suspect in Vance home vandalism rules out possible motivation
A defense attorney for the suspect accused of vandalizing JD Vance’s Cincinnati home claims there was no political motivation, citing mental health issues.
Man with machete shot and killed by police, who then find 3 more dead inside home: officials
Police shot and killed a man armed with a knife in the Garden State on Monday, the New Jersey state attorney general’s office announced.
Harvard dean removed after anti-White, anti-police social media posts resurfaced
Gregory Davis, former Harvard Dunster House dean, no longer serves in role following revelation of posts calling police “racist and evil” and defending looting as democracy.
Iran protesters emboldened by Trump admin’s Persian messaging after Obama-Biden inaction, activists say
U.S. shifts Iran policy as Trump administration revives aggressive messaging toward Tehran, contrasting sharply with previous diplomatic approaches.
Israel and Syria resume diplomatic dialogue after months of silence under US mediation
Israel and Syria reportedly resume diplomatic talks with U.S. backing under Trump’s Middle East peace vision, focusing on border security and regional stability.
Top Canadian officials to visit Greenland amid international fears as Trump eyes NATO-linked territory
Canadian leaders reportedly plan Greenland visit in February amid growing international tensions over President Donald Trump’s annexation comments.
‘Ding-dong ditch’ prank erupts in gunfire, leaving juvenile shot and homeowner under arrest: police
North Carolina man Craig Steven Mason allegedly fired multiple rounds at vehicle carrying juveniles playing ‘ding-dong ditch,’ striking one in leg, police say.
