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Sen. Mullin compares Trump’s $450M jet from Qatar to Statue of Liberty gift

15May

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Sen. Mullin compares Trump’s $450M jet from Qatar to Statue of Liberty gift

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a TikTok video exchange with Anna Liss-Roy of The Washington Post, Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) defended former President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a $450 million jet from the Qatari government by comparing it to France’s gift of the Statue of Liberty. When asked if he had concerns about the ethics or national security implications of accepting such a gift from a foreign government, Mullin replied, “I have zero issue with it.” He added, “That was a gift too,” referring to the Statue of Liberty. Liss-Roy then pressed Mullin on safety and intelligence risks. Mullin pushed back, asking, “Do you think we’re really going to take a plane and not strip it?” and questioned the reporter’s understanding of security procedures. “If you don’t understand that basic...

Authorities search for missing 35-year-old woman last seen in South Dakota

APRIL 19, 2025 – The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the West St. Paul in Police Department (Minnesota) are assisting the Sioux Falls Police Department (South Dakota) in locating a missing woman, identified as 35-year-old Shalene Ball. Photo Credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau Ball is described as being 5 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 180 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Sioux Falls Police Department or local law enforcement immediately.

Texas man arrested with pythons, firearm, and narcotics following traffic stop

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, an adult male suspect was taken into custody after a traffic stop in the 24000 block of Northwest Freeway revealed multiple illegal items. Photo Credit: Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman The suspect, identified as Kendell Keshawn Gaulden, was found to have an open felony warrant. A search of the vehicle uncovered three live pythons, a loaded firearm, and illegal narcotics, including marijuana. Court documents indicate Gaulden was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon while engaged in criminal activity. The pythons were released to a family member who arrived at the scene. Gaulden was released on a $100 bond following his arrest. If you have any information, you are urged to contact Constable Mark Herman's Office....