Rachel Carter News, New York, NY (2025)

09/26/2025

🚨BREAKING: Hegseth Orders Rare Summit of Hundreds of Generals & Admirals to Quantico

In an abrupt and highly unusual move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of senior military leaders — generals and admirals from all branches — to converge next week at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.

No explanation was given in the order. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed only that Hegseth “will be addressing his senior military leaders early next week.

What We Know & What It Could Mean

This kind of mass gathering of commanding officers is extraordinary — many of those summoned are stationed across the globe, commanding large forces.

The order comes amid Hegseth’s ongoing reforms of the military’s leadership ranks, including a push to cut 20% of four-star generals/admirals and reductions among generals and flag officers generally.

Some observers fear that this is more than a routine meeting — speculation is growing that Hegseth may use the opportunity to exert sweeping changes, possibly reshuffling or purging what some call “woke brass.”

Others raise operational concerns: gathering so many key leaders in one location could pose security risks or temporarily disrupt command continuity.

The timing is notable: this order arrives during a period of tension over Pentagon direction, institutional reform, and even proposals to rename the Defense Department to the “Department of War.”

09/26/2025

: Former YouTube CEO admits platform worked with Biden & Fauci to remove over 1 million C*VID videos

A resurfaced interview with former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is sparking intense debate about free speech, censorship, and the role of Big Tech during the pandemic.

Wojcicki, who led YouTube from 2014 until stepping down in 2023, confirmed that the platform removed more than one million C*VID-related videos by late 2021. She admitted this effort was carried out while working directly with the Biden administration and Dr. Anthony Fauci, aligning content moderation with federal messaging on vaccines, masks, and pandemic policies.

In her words, YouTube “talked to a number of health authorities, as well as the Biden administration, President Biden himself, and Dr. Fauci” to target content the government flagged as misinformation or “vaccine hesitancy.”

At the time, the company defended its actions as a moral responsibility to protect users from harmful ideas. Critics, however, argue this revealed an unprecedented level of government-directed censorship on a major platform — effectively turning YouTube into an extension of official policy.

The controversy reignited after Alphabet (YouTube’s parent company) recently admitted that pressure from the Biden administration to censor conservative speech was “unacceptable and wrong.”

This latest revelation has become a flashpoint in ongoing debates over:

The power of Big Tech in shaping public discourse

Where the line is drawn between misinformation control and censorship

The role of government in guiding what private platforms allow online

What many once viewed as rumor has now been openly acknowledged: YouTube and the federal government worked hand-in-hand to decide which voices were silenced during one of the most critical public debates in modern history.

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09/25/2025

🚨 NOW: Chilling Letters Found After Dallas ICE Sniper Attack

New details are emerging in the Dallas ICE sniper case: the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas says investigators recovered handwritten notes from the shooter. Among them:

“Yes, it was just me and my brain.”
“Good luck with the digital footprint.”

These writings suggest the attack was carried out solo and with awareness of leaving a trace. Authorities also found a game plan of target zones and areas of the facility in his papers, including instructions to strike ICE personnel and maximize impact.

The shooter, identified as Joshua Jahn, later died by su***de at the scene, but not before carrying out a rooftop assault that targeted an ICE transport van. One detainee was killed and two others critically wounded.

09/25/2025

: Dangerous Repeat Offender Arrested at UNC After Release Under New Crime Law

A case out of Colorado is drawing major attention — raising sharp questions about criminal justice reforms, public safety, and immigration policy.

Authorities confirmed that 21-year-old Debisa Ephraim, a refugee from Tanzania, was arrested on September 24 at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) for allegedly carrying a firearm on campus, just two weeks after being released from jail under a Democratic-backed law.

📌 The Timeline

September 8: Ephraim was released from Weld County Jail after a court declared him “incompetent to stand trial and unrestorable.” The finding wasn’t based on mental illness but on limited education and lack of familiarity with U.S. law.

September 23: Surveillance video at Arlington Apartments (UNC student housing) showed Ephraim allegedly trespassing, banned from the property, dancing and displaying an AR-15 style rifle.

September 24: He was arrested by a joint team from UNC Police, Greeley Police, and the Weld County Sheriff’s Office.

⚖️ Why He Was Free

Colorado’s 2024 reform of competency laws, signed by Governor Jared Polis, requires courts to dismiss charges and release individuals if no restoration beds are available. Critics say the law effectively forces law enforcement to release high-risk individuals back into communities.

📂 Criminal Background

Court records show a pattern of serious incidents:

2022: High-speed chase across state lines; armed robbery of a Fort Collins convenience store; multiple unprovoked assaults.

2025: Arrests for menacing with a firearm, attempted murder, first-degree assault, and rioting. Many cases were dismissed under the competency process.

Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams called him “very dangerous” and said the reforms “handcuff law enforcement for the sake of criminals.”

🚨 Current Charges

Ephraim is now facing:

Unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds

First-degree trespass (inhabited dwelling)

UNC Police issued campus safety alerts, with the Chief calling Ephraim someone he believes to be “dangerous,” advising students to secure doors.

09/25/2025

🚨BREAKING: Man Arrested for Making Terroristic Threat Against Charlie Kirk Vigil

Law enforcement in San Antonio has arrested 19-year-old Xaelyn Dunbar and charged him with a terroristic threat after allegedly posting violent social media threats targeting a vigil for Charlie Kirk.

🧩 What Happened

The threat was made online just hours before a vigil scheduled at UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio).

In a Facebook comment thread, Dunbar is alleged to have threatened to use a truck to harm vigil attendees, warning:

“You’ll see tmr I jus wouldn’t advise tryna stop a ford 250 Diesel truck. Show yall how much Charlie really means.”

According to authorities, the post was flagged to law enforcement via the Southwest Texas Fusion Center and local partners.

Dunbar later told investigators the comments were intended as a “joke” and an act of youthful immaturity.

He is being held in Bexar County Jail on bond set at $40,000.

⚖️ Why It Matters

Vigil events are supposed to be moments of mourning and solidarity. Threats like this turn them into situations of fear.

This arrest underscores how seriously law enforcement is treating online threats — especially in emotionally charged political contexts.

The case raises broader questions about policing threats vs. protecting free speech, and how social media posts are monitored and acted upon.

The accused’s claim that it was a “joke” doesn’t necessarily absolve legal responsibility — courts will consider intent, potential harm, and reaction of those threatened.

09/25/2025

“ : Pregnant Woman in Critical Condition After Trying to ‘Disprove’ Tylenol-Autism Link”

A tragic and alarming situation is unfolding: a pregnant woman (estimated 23–25 weeks) is now hospitalized in critical condition with acute liver failure, reportedly on a ventilator, after allegedly overdosing on Tylenol. This, according to the Executive Director of the American Frontline Nurses, was done in an attempt to “prove” that Tylenol does not cause autism — following recent comments by President Trump suggesting a link.

🩺 What’s Reported to Have Happened

The woman’s husband made a frantic 4 a.m. call to the nurse’s organization, saying his wife was deteriorating in the ICU after taking a large amount of Tylenol.

Her motive, as reported, was to counter the suggestion that Tylenol used during pregnancy increases autism risk — a suggestion which Trump had publicized and which has stirred controversy.

The overdose allegedly triggered severe liver failure, forcing respirator support. Medical staff reportedly say she is unlikely to survive.

The case is being framed as a cautionary tale: the consequences of public statements about health risks (especially involving pregnancy) can be unpredictable and dangerous when people act on them literally and in desperation.

Context: Tylenol, Pregnancy & Autism Debate

Earlier this week, the FDA announced it was initiating a label change for acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reflect a possible association between prenatal use and neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD.

However, experts emphasize that association is not causation. Many studies are observational and cannot prove that Tylenol causes autism.

Leading medical organizations and obstetricians reaffirm that acetaminophen still remains one of the safer options for pregnant individuals dealing with pain or fever, when used appropriately.

The debate is intensifying — Trump and his administration have pushed stronger language, while public health bodies and scientific communities push back against overstatement or panic.
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⚠️ Why This Story Resonates

If true, this tragic event highlights how powerful statements by public figures can influence individuals’ behavior — sometimes in life-threatening ways.

It underscores the tension between caution/advisory language and panic or extremes of interpretation.

It raises urgent questions about responsibility, medical communication, and how to responsibly navigate uncertain science when public trust is at stake.

Most importantly: the safety and health of pregnant people and unborn children remain at risk when people feel pressured to challenge or test medical claims themselves.

09/25/2025

: White House Orders Agencies to Prep for Mass Layoffs in Case of Shutdown”

As a possible U.S. government shutdown looms, the White House has issued a startling directive: federal agencies should prepare mass layoffs — not just furloughs — if funding lapses.

Here’s what’s at stake and what’s in the new memo:

📝 What the Memo Says & How It’s Different

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) instructs agencies to consider a “reduction in force” for employees working on programs whose funding would expire, those not backed by alternate law, or those not aligned with the President’s priorities.

Unlike past shutdowns where non-essential workers were furloughed temporarily, this directive contemplates eliminating positions permanently, and not automatically rehiring once funding returns.

After any shutdown ends, agencies are told to re-evaluate staffing and retain only the minimum number of employees needed to carry out essential statutory functions.

The memo singles out programs lacking independent funding or that don’t “fit” with the administration’s policy priorities as targets for cuts.

⚠️ Why This Is a Big Deal

This represents a major escalation compared to typical shutdown protocols, turning potential patience for a lapse in funding into a tool for reshaping the federal workforce.

Employees in programs considered discretionary or peripheral are now at increased risk of permanent job loss instead of temporary furlough.

The move places additional political pressure on Congress, especially Democrats who have resisted passing a “clean” spending extension without provisions on healthcare and benefits.

Critics argue the plan might be unconstitutional or legally challenged, and unions are already denouncing it as intimidation of federal workers.

09/25/2025

“ : First Antifa Members Charged as Domestic Terrorists in Oregon ICE Siege”

In a dramatic escalation, several masked individuals linked to Antifa were arrested and criminally charged after surrounding an ICE facility in Oregon and trapping federal staff inside. This marks the first time Antifa operatives have been charged under the new designation of “domestic terrorists.”

Here’s the full picture, as alleged:

🚨 What Happened

The incident took place shortly after President Trump issued an executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.

Protesters, dressed in black with covered faces, descended upon the federal ICE building in downtown Oregon, coordinating a blockade of all entrances and exits.

They pounded on doors and windows, chanted anti-ICE slogans, and attempted to force staff to escape through back exits.

Federal employees described the situation as chaotic and dangerous, comparing it to the riots of recent years.

Law enforcement intervened later in the evening, deploying pepper spray and making several arrests. Charges reportedly include property damage, assault, and other offenses tied to threatening federal operations.

According to sources, the protest was organized by networks in Portland and Eugene as a gesture of “solidarity” with other anti-ICE movements.

⚖️ Why This Is Significant

This is being billed as the first use of the recent executive order against Antifa to treat them as terrorists, rather than simply protesters.

If upheld, it could set a precedent for future prosecutions of political activists under terrorism statutes rather than standard criminal law.

It raises critical questions about free speech, assembly rights, and how the government defines terrorism for domestic groups.

Supporters argue that violence and threats against federal agencies must be met with the full force of law. Critics warn that labeling political dissent as terrorism risks chilling legitimate protest.

09/25/2025

“ : Trump Claims ‘Triple Sabotage’ at the United Nations”

Yesterday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, former President Donald Trump accused the U.N. and its staff of orchestrating three deliberate technical failures to disrupt his appearance — a “triple sabotage,” he declared.

Here’s what unfolded and what’s now in dispute:

🛗 The Three Events Trump Says Were Deliberate

Escalator Stopped Mid-Ascent
As Trump and First Lady Melania stepped onto the escalator to reach the podium, it abruptly halted. Trump claims it “stopped on a dime,” nearly causing them to lose balance. He argued this was no accident, especially in light of a published report alleging U.N. staff had joked about disabling escalators.

Teleprompter Went Dark
Once on stage, Trump says his teleprompter went completely dark, forcing him to continue without it. He later commented, “Whoever is operating this teleprompter is in big trouble.”

Audio Malfunction in Assembly Hall
Trump further claimed the sound system in the General Assembly Hall failed, so that many in the audience could not hear his speech—unless they were using interpreter earpieces. He says his wife, Melania, told him afterward she “couldn’t hear a word” he had said.

🧩 Responses & Counterclaims

The Secret Service has reportedly begun investigating the escalator and teleprompter issues at Trump’s insistence.

U.N. officials contend the escalator’s built-in safety mechanism was triggered—possibly by Trump’s own videographer filming backward on the escalator.

The U.N. states the teleprompter was under the control of Trump’s own team, not the U.N.

Regarding audio, the U.N. claims the system worked as designed: speeches are relayed via translators to delegates’ earpieces, a standard procedure.

⚖️ Why This Matters

Trump frames this series of malfunctions not as coincidence but as intentional acts—suggesting a deeper level of hostility or sabotage. He has demanded an immediate investigation, preservation of all escalator and venue footage, and accountability. Opponents argue the explanations given are plausible and that this may be a politically charged narrative rather than a proven plot.

As tensions around U.S. relations with global institutions continue, this incident adds another layer to the broader narrative of mistrust and confrontation between Trump and the U.N.

09/25/2025

“ : Sniper Attack on Dallas ICE Facility — A Chilling Act of Violence”

A terrifying attack unfolded early Wednesday morning in Dallas, Texas, when 29-year-old Joshua Jahn fired a high-powered rifle from a rooftop at a U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The assault struck a transport van in the facility’s secure entry area (the sallyport), injuring three detainees—one was killed, and two remain in critical condition. Jahn then died by su***de at the scene. No ICE agents or facility staff were harmed.

🧩 What We Know So Far

Premeditation & Planning
Authorities say Jahn conducted extensive planning before the attack. Among his digital activities:
• He searched for mobile apps that tracked the presence of ICE agents.
• He viewed the “Charlie Kirk Shot Video” between September 23–24 (the recent shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah event).
• He downloaded a document titled “Dallas County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management”, which reportedly included a list of DHS facilities.
• He researched ballistics and previous shootings, apparently to inform his strategy.

Anti-ICE Messaging
Investigators found shell casings and ammunition at the scene with the phrase “ANTI-ICE” inscribed on them.

A handwritten note recovered from one of his residences read:

“Hopefully this will give ICE agents real terror, to think, ‘is there a sniper … on that roof?’”

The Attack Itself
The shooter positioned himself on a rooftop adjacent to the facility and fired “indiscriminately” at the building and a van carrying detainees.

The targeting was not restricted to any single person; the victims were inside the van when struck.

Shooter's Background
Jahn had a prior nonviolent criminal record (a conviction related to ma*****na delivery) but no known history of violent crime.

Friends and family describe him as largely apolitical, a dedicated gamer, and someone who did not exhibit overt political extremism in public.

Some reports also note a car in his possession bore a map marked with “radioactive fallout” zones—a cryptic message that may relate to misguided conspiratorial thinking.

Investigation & Reaction
The FBI is treating the shooting as an act of targeted violence, rooted in ideological motives.

DHS is boosting security at ICE facilities nationwide in response.

Politicians and public figures have already started framing the narrative—some blaming anti-law enforcement rhetoric, others warning about rising domestic extremism. But as of now, no confirmed organizational ties or broader plot links have been publicly disclosed.

09/25/2025

“A New Era for Online Speech in California?”

California may be on the verge of passing one of the most sweeping social media laws in U.S. history. Governor Gavin Newsom is poised to sign SB 771 (sometimes referred to in reports as “AB 771” in media errors), which would require large social media platforms to monitor and remove or label content deemed “materially deceptive” under state standards — or face fines as steep as $1 million per violation.

Here’s what’s going on — and why people are watching this closely:

🔍 What the Bill Does

Applies to social media companies with over one million users.

If users report content, platforms would need to review and either label it as “materially deceptive” or remove it within 72 hours.

Platforms must also send quarterly reports to California’s Attorney General detailing how many complaints they received, how much content was removed or labeled, and enforcement actions taken.

Civil penalties for noncompliance could reach $1,000,000 per violation for large platforms (especially those with revenue over $100 million).

The law especially focuses on content related to civil rights, protected classes (e.g. gender, sexual orientation), and issues involving LGBTQ+ rights.

📋 Supporters vs Critics

Supporters argue:

The law is needed to counter disinformation, harmful content, and online hate.

Platforms have too much unchecked power over what remains online; this law gives the state tools to hold them accountable.

It aims to protect vulnerable communities and preserve democracy by curbing manipulation and deceit.

Critics warn:

The definitions of “materially deceptive” are vague, giving the state extensive power to demand removal of speech it doesn’t favor.

Platforms may over-censor lawful content out of fear of penalties, leading to a chilling effect on speech.

It may clash with federal protections — especially Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields platforms from liability for user-generated content.

Some groups see this as a tool to suppress dissenting voices under the guise of regulating misinformation.

Legal experts worry the law could violate First Amendment rights.

⚖️ Why It Matters

This is not just a California story. If SB 771 becomes law, it could set a precedent for other states to regulate speech on social media. The balance between protecting people from harmful content and safeguarding free expression is under debate across the U.S.

Governor Newsom has until October 13 to sign or veto it. If signed, expect court challenges almost immediately.

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