A sophomore from Missouri State University allegedly confessed his crimes to a chatbot just minutes after committing them.

The student, Ryan Schaefer, is accused by the Springfield Police Department of mass vandalizing 17 different vehicles in a university parking lot in the early hours of August 28.

‘Yeah go f**k urslef. thats why i f**ked up all those useless f**kers cars.’

According to a police report obtained by the Smoking Gun, the damage included shattered windshields, ripped-off windshield wipers, dented hoods, and torn-away side mirrors.

The bounty of alleged evidence includes Schaefer’s shoe prints, cellphone data, security footage, and even witness statements, but the more compelling part of the story is Schaefer’s alleged conversations with ChatGPT after the alleged crimes occurred.

Schaefer reportedly consented to his phone being searched, which resulted in police saying that just 10 minutes after the incident, Schaefer asked the ChatGPT app on his phone, “how f**ked am i bro.”

The conversation with the AI is riddled with spelling mistakes and will be published as is.

ChatGPT gave the user tips about the potential outcome of getting caught for “vreaking the windzhaileds or random cars,” to which Schaefer allegedly responded, “what if i smashed the s**t oitta multipls cars.”

Schaefer then allegedly asked ChatGPT if the MSU freshman parking lot has cameras, while also allegedly saying, “i mean i was being chull ab it but i was smahisng the winshikefs of random fs cars.”

The chat continued, “Well they dont know it was me, there was a pfff campus oarty at artifacts. and yhen they f**ked uppp da cars at artifacts and it was me bc they has two cops here but they eventually left.”

Police then said at that point, “It appears that Schaefer begins to spiral.”

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Police wrote that ChatGPT began to worry and allegedly asked Schaefer to stop talking about harming people and property.

Now seemingly antagonistic toward the AI, the user wrote, “smd p***y,” before citing troubling details about freshman year. In summary, the user said he was hazed by his brothers and that his girlfriend was “raped” the previous school year.

But the user continued, seemingly confident that police would not find the suspect:

“smd ikl text y tmr cu i wont get in no trouble bc if i get in groubke for doung s**t i will kill all u fi kers.”

The user continued with threats toward the chatbot along with more statements about not getting caught.

“Yeah go f**k urslef. thats why i f**ked up all those useless f**kers cars, cuz they all dexerve to get raped and murdered, exactly like u.”

The messages continued, “i dont give a f**k shut the f**k up until dumb n****r try and get me in trouble for the shi i didn’t tn u wont ill do it f**king again.”

RELATED: ‘AI psychosis’ is sending men to the hospital

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Schaefer’s alleged conversation showed that he was very confident that authorities would not recognize him, even if he was shown on camera.

Police described an interview with Schaefer in his residence during which he said, “I can see it, I guess, the resemblance,” while looking at screenshots from security footage.

Police seized his shoe and his iPhone as evidence, which Schaefer later agreed to have searched.

A witness told police that the suspect in police photos “was possibly Ryan Schaefer” and matched the description of the suspect who was on camera. Another witness told police that Schaefer had told them in recent weeks that he had smashed a windshield while he walked home. Schaefer denied any involvement in the incident and also denied making any admission.

The Smoking Gun reported that Schaefer was jailed on $7,500 bond. Upon his release, he will allegedly be barred from any premises “where the primary item for sale is alcoholic beverages” and will be required to submit to random testing for drugs and alcohol. Additionally, he will reportedly be fitted with a GSP monitoring device.

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Students at the University of California, Berkeley, immediately denounced a possible hate crime against students near their campus, but at least one professor has already politicized the incident.

The victimized Berkeley students were walking near the campus on Friday when assailants shot at them with what appeared to be a BB gun and yelled “racial slurs” at the same time, according to the University of California Police Department.

Cheah lists feminism, postcolonial theory, and anglophone postcolonial literatures in his list of research interests and expertise.

Police asked for information from the public but did not reveal the slurs uttered, a description of the assailants, or the racial identity of the alleged victims.

Students were alerted about the incident via the university’s warning system on Tuesday when it was reported to police, four days later. Police are investigating it as a hate crime and aggravated assault.

Despite the lack of details about the alleged attack, Berkeley professor Pheng Cheah told KNTV-TV that he blames the Trump administration.

“It’s a disturbing world these days. There’s so much hate with the Trump regime,” said Cheah. “We get notifications of disturbances, but I think it’s rarer to get a notification about a hate crime.”

“In today’s, like, climate, you can’t really take anything for granted. Like, even on a liberal campus, like, these things can still happen,” said Sophie Kwan, a Berkeley student.

Cheah lists feminism, postcolonial theory, and anglophone postcolonial literatures as his research interests and expertise.

Berkeley City Councilwoman Cecilia Lunaparra, whose district encompasses the campus, released a statement decrying the incident.

“I’m outraged by the recent hate crime and assault in District 7,” said Lunaparra. “This kind of violence has no place in our community. I have faith that together we’ll keep fighting for a Southside neighborhood and community that welcomes and stands in solidarity with all of our residents, especially the most marginalized.”

Lunaparra is a Mexican-American woman who identifies as queer.

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a statement denouncing the incident but offered no additional information.

“We are deeply disturbed by this violent, reportedly racist attack and stand in solidarity with the victims. No one should have to fear for their safety while simply walking in public. Racist hate has no place in Berkeley or anywhere in our state. As we continue to see a rise in hate crimes across the country, it is more important than ever that communities speak out clearly and forcefully against bigotry and violence.”

Blaze News reached out to the university police, the university, and Cheah for comment.

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The United Kingdom was struck again by horrific violence Thursday in an apparently anti-Semitic attack on a synagogue.

Sky News reported that two people were killed and four others were injured in a “car and stabbing attack” at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, England. A man reportedly slammed his car into passersby before exiting the vehicle and attacking people with a knife.

‘You capitulated British values & surrendered to the mob.’

According to Sky News, the suspect was shot dead within seven minutes of the first 999 call to Manchester police. Police were initially unable to confirm the suspect’s death due to “safety issues” over “suspicious items on his person.”

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The attacker was reportedly wearing what police thought was an “explosive device.” Police later deployed a bomb disposal robot to dispose of the suspected explosives, and a “bang” was reportedly heard at the scene, per Sky News. Police later confirmed that the device was “not viable.”

“This morning’s attack is absolutely shocking. I’m on my way back to London to chair an emergency meeting, and additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country,” U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on X. “We will do everything we can to keep our Jewish community safe.”

In another post, Starmer said he was “appalled” by the attack. In a comment under the post, Tommy Robinson said, “You’ve encouraged it by rewarding jihad & recognising that terrorist s**thole as a state. You capitulated British values & surrendered to the mob.”

The attack took place at approximately 9:31 a.m. on the morning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.

The suspect was shot dead at approximately 9:38 a.m.

“I want to share my gratitude to all of those members of the public who called the police as soon as they saw what was happening. This allowed the quick response from our officers, who were able to act swiftly and bravely to bring this horrendous attack to an end,” Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson said, according to the Independent.

Greater Manchester Police reportedly initiated “Operation PLATO,” a series of police directives designed to respond to “marauding terrorist attacks.” However, Sky News reported that the operation has since been given the stand-down order.

Metro reports that the people injured in the attack are in “serious condition.”

The identity of the suspect has not yet been publicly released as of publishing time. In a statement posted on X, Constable Sir Stephen Watson said, “As has been confirmed by CT policing, we believe that the identity of the offender has been established but until we are certain of this fact, it is premature to set out this detail. In addition,” he added, “I can confirm that two other individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident and enquiries are ongoing.”

Watson also confirmed that the suspect had been wearing “a vest, which had the appearance of an explosive device.”

This is a developing story.

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Members of the Trump administration are enjoying their trolling streak while sour-faced Democrats continue to dig their heels in.

With President Donald Trump at the helm, the White House has consistently put out memes mocking Democrats for facilitating the government shutdown.

‘You can negotiate in good faith while also poking a little bit of fun.’

Most recently, a constant loop of video memes was played in the White House briefing room, accusing Democrats of prioritizing health care for illegal aliens over paying government employees.

The memes feature various slogans, including “Don’t be dumb. Fund the government.” These videos were displayed on Thursday, marking the second day of the government shutdown.

RELATED: Vance makes Jeffries a hilarious promise if Democrats end the shutdown

Jeffries claimed to take offense at the meme, calling it a “disgusting video” during a news interview.

“It’s a disgusting video, and we’re going to continue to make clear: Bigotry will get you nowhere,” Jeffries said in response to the meme.

Trump doubled down on the trolling, promptly clipping Jeffries’ response and photoshopping the same sombrero and mustache onto the Democratic leader. This time around, Trump added extra flair, additionally editing himself as the mariachi band behind Jeffries.

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Vice President JD Vance was asked about the memes during a press conference on Wednesday, and in response, he made Jeffries a humorous offer.

“I’ll tell Hakeem Jeffries right now — I make this solemn promise to you, that if you help us reopen the government, the sombrero memes will stop,” Vance said during the briefing.

“I think it’s funny. The president’s joking, and we’re having a good time,” Vance added. “You can negotiate in good faith while also poking a little bit of fun.”

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Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the first county recognition of the life and legacy of conservative activist Charlie Kirk would be installed in his state.

Kirk was struck and killed by an assassin’s bullet while he debated students at Utah Valley University and sparked a debate about the rise of political violence in the U.S., especially from the left-wing side of the aisle.

‘Every city and county in America should follow the lead of Lake County, FL.’

DeSantis said Thursday in a statement on social media that a highway in Florida would bear Kirk’s name.

“Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway has been approved by the Lake County Commission,” wrote the governor.

“The road is a section of Wellness Way from US 27 to the Orange County line,” he added. “Lake County’s dedication of the highway represents the first county to memorialize Kirk in the aftermath of his assassination.”

On Sept. 23, the Lake County Commission voted unanimously to support the name change that was proposed by Commissioner Anthony Sabatini.

The section of highway is located west of Orlando.

“This is amazing! I love how fast this happened,” responded Andrew Kolvet, spokesman for Turning Point USA. “… Every city and county in America should follow the lead of Lake County, FL and name a road or highway in honor of Charlie Kirk,”

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The commission meeting on the vote was occasionally contentious, as some members of the public voiced opposition to the name change, leading Sabatini to call one dissenter “petty” and “disgusting.”

Sabatini indicated that there would be a naming ceremony for the memorial.

Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has been named the head of TPUSA, the organization her husband founded to spread conservative ideas and debate on campuses across the nation.

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The Trump administration said it plans to enforce federal immigration laws at Super Bowl LX after Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny was named as a performer for the halftime show.

The NFL made an announcement on Sunday, naming Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, aka Bad Bunny, as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer. The news caused significant backlash due to the singer’s recent comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

‘We will find you. We will apprehend you.’

In September, Ocasio was asked if one of the reasons he was not touring in the U.S. was because of “the [mass deportations of] Latinos.”

He replied, “Man, honestly, yes.”

“There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate — I’ve performed there many times. All of [the shows] have been successful. All of them have been magnificent,” he continued, according to the Guardian. “But there was the issue of — like, f**king ICE could be outside.”

On Wednesday’s episode of “The Benny Show,” Corey Lewandowski, an adviser to President Trump, was asked about Ocasio’s concern for illegal immigrants and their deportation. He confirmed that there will be ICE agents at Super Bowl LX.

“There is nowhere that you can provide safe haven to people in this country illegally. Not the Super Bowl and nowhere else,” Lewandowski explained.

The 52-year-old, who works as a special government employee with the Department of Homeland Security, then issued a stern warning to illegal aliens.

“We will find you. We will apprehend you. We will put you in a detention facility, and we will deport you. So, know that that is a very real situation under this administration, which is completely contrary to how it used to be,” he said.

RELATED: Anti-Trump artist Bad Bunny named Super Bowl halftime performer — immediately makes it political

Bad Bunny has not remained impartial regarding federal politics; he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election after he was offended by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke about Puerto Rico. Hinchcliffe joked about Puerto Rico’s garbage and landfill issues at a Trump rally and received criticism, despite this being a known problem on the island for years.

“I can understand that it’s a joke, but there’s people that doesn’t [sic] understand that it’s a joke. People who are going to agree with that joke,” Ocasio said at the time, according to NBCUniversal.

Bad Bunny also released a music video on July 4 that mocked President Trump and draped a Puerto Rico flag over the Statue of Liberty.

“It’s so shameful that they’ve decided to pick somebody who just seems to hate America so much to represent them at the halftime,” Lewandowski told host Benny Johnson. “We should be trying to be inclusive, not exclusive. There are plenty of great bands and entertainment people who could be playing at that show that would be bringing people together and not separating them.”

RELATED: Cross-dressing rapper Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl — will it be DEMONIC?

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The adviser concluded, “I don’t care if it’s a concert for Johnny Smith or Bad Bunny or anybody else. We’re going to do enforcement everywhere because we are going to make Americans safe. That is a directive from the president. And if you’re in this country legally, do yourself a favor. Go home.”

A DHS spokesperson also told Blaze News, “There is no safe haven for violent criminal illegal aliens in the United States.”

Super Bowl LX takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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As more candidates announce their campaigns ahead of the 2026 midterms, the race for the coveted Florida congressional seat currently occupied by Byron Donalds just got more crowded.

Madison Cawthorn, who represented North Carolina’s 11th congressional district from 2021 to 2023, announced that he will be running for Donalds’ congressional seat in a political comeback run in 2026.

‘I’ll fight to lower out-of-control insurance costs and stop crime in our streets and deport illegals.’

Citing Charlie Kirk’s death in a Wednesday Instagram post as an impetus for his decision to run, Cawthorn said, “I have been juggling this decision for some time now. Once Charlie was assassinated this became no decision at all. There is only one course of action for those of us who want to live in a free, prosperous, and safe land to do: Be extremely shrewd, fearless in the face of backlash and resistance, and to stand up and fight for our country.”

“I’m running for Congress to stand with President Trump, defend our conservative values, and fight to stop the radical left every single time,” Cawthorn said in a YouTube video posted on Wednesday. “I’ll fight to lower out-of-control insurance costs and stop crime in our streets and deport illegals.”

RELATED: Madison Cawthorn wins, becoming youngest member of Congress

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In an interview clip, Cawthorn expressed his intent to take up a bill championed by Donalds that would assist citizens impacted by flood insurance costs.

Cawthorn is joining a crowded field of candidates vying for Donalds’ congressional seat in Florida. Donalds has announced that he will not seek re-election to Congress and will be running for governor in 2026.

According to News-Press, the Republican field of candidates includes Chris Collins, a former U.S. representative from New York; Illinois businessman Jim Oberweis; retired Marine Mike Pedersen; and president of Sun Broadcasting Jim Schwartzel. On the Democrat side, Howard Sapp is the lone candidate at this time.

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Democrat lawmakers were quick to pin the government shutdown on their Republican counterparts, conveniently sidestepping their role in the gridlock.

U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) shared a post on X blaming Republicans for the shutdown.

“Civics 101: Republicans control all three branches of government. It’s their responsibility to pass a budget,” Houlahan wrote.

Other Democrat allies have shared similar half-truths on social media.

‘This is the puzzling part, Senator Schumer actually voted for this exact same legislation multiple times.’

In response to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments that the Democrats were responsible, Matt Corridoni, a Democratic strategist, replied, “Republicans control all three branches of the government.”

Even former Vice President Kamala Harris chimed in on the debate, writing, “President Trump and Congressional Republicans just shut down the government because they refused to stop your health care costs from rising.”

“Let me be clear: Republicans are in charge of the White House, House, and Senate. This is their shutdown,” Harris added.

While the Republicans control the White House and hold a majority in both chambers of Congress, Democrats’ remarks overlook a fundamental truth about how the U.S. government is designed to function, deliberately empowering the minority to block legislation.

RELATED: Trump trolls leftists as shutdown presents key opportunity to cut ‘Democrat Agencies’

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Republican lawmakers proposed a clean continuing resolution that, if passed, would have allowed the government to remain open by extending funding past the start of fiscal year 2026, which began on October 1. This CR would have acted as a temporary stopgap through November 21, allowing lawmakers time to negotiate a new full-year budget.

However, Democrats, who have refused to support the bill, blocked the bill by triggering a filibuster. Democrat lawmakers refused to budge unless Republicans allowed an extension for Affordable Care Act tax credits. It is important to note that these tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year, after the Republicans’ CR would already have dropped off.

Republicans refused to accept Democrats’ request, arguing that the health care programs use federal tax dollars to provide services to illegal aliens. Additionally, they contended that specific programs could be negotiated in the full-year budget.

To override the Democrats’ filibuster, Republicans filed for cloture, which, if passed, would have forced a vote on the CR.

With a slim Senate majority, Republicans theoretically have enough members to pass a CR in a straightforward vote. However, they do not have the supermajority, 60 votes, needed to invoke cloture and end debate.

RELATED: Democrats deny shutdown is about health care for illegal aliens — then one admits the truth

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Republicans’ attempt to invoke cloture fell short by five votes, causing the CR to die by the October 1 deadline, thus triggering a shutdown.

Republicans have referred to the gridlock as New York Democrat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s shutdown.

“Chuck Schumer has led them all to vote against it,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated.

“I sent them in good faith exactly what they had voted for before. We did not put any Republican provisions in that.”

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) had a similar message about Schumer.

“This is the puzzling part: Senator Schumer actually voted for this exact same legislation multiple times,” she said.

“He voted for it once. He voted for it twice. He voted for it three times. And he voted for it a fourth time in March. But he won’t vote for it today to prevent a government shutdown.

“That’s why this is called a Schumer shutdown. Republicans do have control of the House. We do have control of the White House,” Malliotakis continued. “But what people have to understand is that for a funding bill to get passed in the Senate, it does need seven Democrat votes.”

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On Monday, Sept. 23, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Royal Canadian Mounted Police invaded and occupied Universal Ostrich Farms near Vernon, British Columbia.

They haven’t left. Hundreds of federal police and CFIA inspectors remain on-site, many now in hazmat suits they only donned after questions were raised about why, if the birds were truly a health threat, they had originally worn only uniforms without masks.

Pasitney and her mother were arrested that same day on charges of ‘animal cruelty.’ Their alleged crime was trying to feed their birds.

Karen Espersen and Dave Bilinski own the farm, which is managed by Espersen’s daughter, Katie Pasitney. Since an alleged H1N1 avian flu outbreak on Dec. 19, 2024, Pasitney has become the farm’s public voice. Although the ostriches have remained healthy for more than 250 days, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government still insists that all 399 birds must be destroyed.

Even interventions from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz have not persuaded Ottawa to reconsider.

‘Animal cruelty’?

What frustrates Pasitney most is that the CFIA refuses to test the birds — or even allow the farmers to do so. Under quarantine orders, testing a single ostrich could result in a $200,000 fine and six months in jail per bird.

After losing in the Federal Court of Appeal, the farm won a temporary reprieve last Wednesday when the Supreme Court of Canada granted an interim stay of execution while it decides whether to hear the case.

But the ordeal has only worsened. Pasitney and her mother were arrested that same day on charges of “animal cruelty.” Their alleged crime was trying to feed their birds. The Supreme Court ruling requires the CFIA to remain on the farm, now responsible for providing the ostriches with food and water. “It’s like putting the foxes in charge of the henhouse,” Pasitney told Align.

RELATED: Dead bird walking: RFK Jr. is the only hope for 399 healthy ostriches on Canada’s chopping block

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‘A classic display of punishment’

Exhausted after two nights without sleep — due to RCMP patrols circling the property with headlights flooding her home — Pasitney spoke to this reporter.

What you’re seeing here is a classic display of punishment. This is not justice. This is punishment for standing up for what’s right. It started as a request for collaboration — we explained that we know our animals and that they’re healthy. All we asked was to test them without facing six months in jail and $200,000 fines. Instead, the government is spending millions in taxpayer dollars to persecute humble farmers who love their animals.

Pasitney said political support has been slow. While some Conservative MPs have spoken out, party leader Pierre Poilievre — who narrowly lost the last federal election — has remained silent.

“Where are our leaders?” she asked. “When 40 police cars came down the highway at dawn, we knew it might be the last time we stood on our own property with our animals.”

Escalating intimidation

Pasitney recounted how she and her mother endured arrest, while hay bales were mysteriously set on fire and RCMP helicopters and drones harassed their livestock.

That should never happen to anybody, especially when you have healthy animals. The world is screaming for them to be saved. … Instead, our taxpayer dollars are being used to take down law-abiding farmers while real criminals — rapists, murderers, pedophiles — roam free.

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As the government shutdown begins, President Trump has not only made it clear that he won’t be caving to Democrats’ demands to fund illegal immigrants’ health care — but that the Democrats are in deep trouble.

“Well, the Democrats want to shut it down. So when you shut it down, you have to do layoffs. So we’d be laying off a lot of people that are going to be very affected. And the Democrats, they’re going to be Democrats,” President Trump announced.

“As you know, this country, no country can afford to pay for illegal immigration, health care for everybody that comes into the country. And that’s what they’re insisting. And obviously, I have an obligation not to accept that. That would affect everybody,” he continued.

“A lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn’t want, they’d be Democrat things,” he added.

And one man, BlazeTV host Jill Savage says, “behind the scenes is going to be having the best week right now of anybody in Washington, D.C.”

That man is director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought.

“People need to know the Office of Management and Budget is exceptionally powerful, because they actually have to put together the budget, and that’s where a lot of the money flows out of. So the initial DOGE excitement was looking at, you know, money flow. Well, the actual organization that does this is the Office of Management and Budget, with which he is in charge of,” Blaze Media editor in chief Matthew Peterson says.

“And he’s, I think, very prepared for this moment, because … the big picture is you can talk about cutting the government all you want, but you have to know exactly what you’re doing and what levers to press,” he continues.

“And right now, we can see that Russ Vought is taking advantage of this opportunity. We see today that he’s frozen $18 billion of New York City’s infrastructure plan … and he’s just canceled $8 billion in the green new scam, climate funding throughout a boatload of blue states,” Savage chimes in.

“So when you look at how he’s operating right now, he’s trying to be pretty effective in the first few hours of this government shutdown,” she adds.

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