Brian Burns

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday via X that the United States will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students, specifically targeting those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or enrolled in academic fields deemed critical.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to investigate allegations of “targeted violence” against religious groups in Seattle, according to a statement Tuesday by Dan Bongino, FBI Deputy Director. The request follows a tumultuous weekend where a Christian conservative group’s rally was met with violent counter-protests, and subsequent accusations against Seattle’s mayor for his response.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays are offering fans a unique opportunity to snag team memorabilia and support a good cause with a “Pre-Construction Charity Yard Sale” on Saturday, May 31st. The event, benefiting the Rays Baseball Foundation, will take place in Lot 7 of Tropicana Field from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is free and open to the public. As Tropicana Field prepares for scheduled repairs starting in June, items previously stored within the stadium will be made available for purchase.

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LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing and endangered teenager, 15-year-old Sophia Sagieva. Sagieva was last seen in the early hours of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m. Her last known location was in the Citrus Blossom Drive area of Land O’ Lakes. Sophia Sagieva is described as being 5’4″ tall and weighing around 110 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

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Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) announced Tuesday it is evaluating legal action against the Mayor of Seattle and city officials following the violent disruption of the “MayDay USA” Christian worship event on Saturday. The conservative legal group contends that the city failed to protect the First Amendment rights of attendees and is scrutinizing the city’s response, particularly with an upcoming “Rattle in Seattle” rally.