In the wake of the mass shooting and arson attack this morning at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, President Donald Trump released a forceful statement positioning the tragedy not simply as a crime, but as part of a creeping, deadly onslaught against Christians in America. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I have been briefed on the horrendous shooting that took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials. The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims, and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!” https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/president-trump-issues-fiery-statement-after-deadly-church/ Congressional Democrats appear hell-bent on shutting down the government to prevent a short-term extension of spending levels originally set by a Democrat president. Democrats’ gambit to force a shutdown would temporarily please a radical base that has caused increasing personal political peril for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). A shutdown seems almost assured. Jeffries told Punchbowl News days before the shutdown that Democrat leaders “have been preparing for a government shutdown showdown for months.” The Office of Management and Budget, led by Director Russ Vought, perhaps the most notorious opponent of the federal bureaucracy, issued a memo days before the funding deadline that said agencies should consider a “reduction in force” for many federal programs if the government closes — meaning thousands of federal workers could be permanently laid off. Many of those shutdown layoffs of bureaucrats, who many Democrats see as their operatives within the federal government, would be permanent. U.S. President Donald Trump released a 20-point peace plan for Gaza on Monday that fulfills all of Israel’s goals, while offering Palestinians a path to statehood, if Hamas frees the hostages, disarms, and leaves power. Trump released the plan ahead of a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. However, it was not clear that Hamas would agree to the plan, especially disarmament. A Hamas official said Monday that they had not seen the plan, and that while they were opening to releasing the hostages, in theory, they would not disarm, seeing the use of force (i.e. terror) as central to their pupose. ...If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end. ...Within 72 hours of Israel publicly accepting this agreement, all hostages, alive and deceased, will be returned. He [President Trump] said that if Hamas did not agree, Netanyahu would have the freedom to “do what you have to do.” [See all 20 points at the article.] War Secretary Pete Hegseth declared an end to woke political correctness and gender equity while delivering remarks to top military leaders on Tuesday in Quantico, Virginia. During his speech, he announced that combat troops will return to male standards of fitness and training, and combat units will undergo combat field tests, which they must pass at the male standard scores. Finally, lethality and combat readiness is being prioritized over inclusivity in the military. Hegseth justified the move, stating, “this job is life or death.” “War does not care if you’re a man or a woman, neither does the enemy,” he said. He added that the move is not meant to prevent women from serving in combat jobs, but said that may be the result. “But when it comes to any job that requires physical power to perform in combat, those physical standards must be high and gender neutral,” Hegseth said. “If women can make it, excellent. If not, it is what it is. If that means no women qualify for some combat jobs, so be it. That is not the intent. But it could be the result. So be it.” https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/video-pete-hegseth-declares-return-highest-male-standard/ @patrician Thanks. I liked when he said anybody who doesn't like it can leave today. Bob said he's getting ready for war. The roads just got safer in Oklahoma. On Monday, Republican Governor of Oklahoma Kevin Stitt announced 130 illegal immigrant truck divers were arrested in a state wide sting. Stitt announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol alongside ICE arrested the illegal commercial truck drivers on I-40 in Western Oklahoma.
President Trump Issues Statement Following Deadly Church Shooting and Fire in Michigan — Frames Attack as Part of Wider War on Christians:
Democrats to Force Shutdown to Block Spending Levels Set Under Biden:
Trump Releases 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan; Hamas Has Not Agreed Yet:
Pete Hegseth Declares a Return “the Highest Male Standard Only” in Military Combat Roles:
Oklahoma Governor Announces 130 Illegal Alien Truck Drivers Arrested in Sting...