Three firefighters have been killed, and two others were injured while battling vicious wildfires in Western Colorado. “I’m devastated about the loss of three heroic firefighters who died in the line of duty in Western Colorado. The men and women who serve on the front lines of these fires risk their lives to keep us safe and to protect the lands and communities we love. To the loved ones of those lost, and to their fellow crew members – some who are still battling the flames – know that the State of Colorado mourns alongside you,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced. “The State is working closely with the Bureau of Land Management and local officials and firefighters to deploy any and all resources needed to fight these fires, including the Colorado National Guard, and to recover the three firefighters who were lost,” he continued. I’m devastated about the loss of three heroic firefighters who died in the line of duty in Western Colorado. The men and women who serve on the front lines of these fires risk their lives to keep us safe and to protect the lands and communities we love. To the loved ones of those… pic.twitter.com/hCTrvqZJH2 — Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) June 28, 2026 More from The New York Times: Haggard and teary-eyed firefighters waited for the bodies to arrive on Sunday morning at Grand Junction Regional Airport in southwestern Colorado. They placed black stripes across their badges, symbolizing the loss of three firefighters from the blazes raging on the Utah-Colorado border. At around 9:30 a.m., a medevac helicopter landed in a stiff wind, and the three bodies, draped in flags, were loaded into two vehicles from the coroner’s office. Some of the firefighters who had come in on the helicopter with the bodies got into the trucks and started to drive. The firefighters who died were helping to fight the Knowles and Gore wildfires, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service said in a statement. Several agencies have deployed firefighters to western Colorado, where those fires merged with the Snyder fire and have devoured nearly 30,000 acres. The National Weather Service has designated the area as a particularly dangerous situation, where strong winds, low humidity and dry fuels can trigger extreme fire behavior. “Rapid fire growth is likely,” the agency said in a statement. Fire evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Colorado, and red flag warnings remain in effect across the Southwest. Winds could reach up to 40 miles per hour, and humidity is expected to remain low, according to forecasters. Wildfires over the past week have charred the Southwest, where warm winters, a meager snowpack and high winds have turned the arid landscape into fuel. Fires have reached into Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. “This is terrible news and a reminder of what our first responders risk every time they go out to prevent devastation and protect Americans from natural disasters. Our immediate focus is on supporting their families, friends, and fellow crewmates during this incredibly difficult time,” Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said. “The USDA and Interior family mourns with them and offers our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind. We are continuing to pray for their families and loved ones. May God bring them peace during this time. Their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Additional details will be shared as they become available,” he added. Last night, we learned that three wildland firefighters—serving with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service—lost their lives on Saturday, June 27, while responding jointly to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border. Additionally, two… — Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) June 28, 2026 Officials from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit said the fire was sparked by lightning, CPR News reports. “Extreme wildfire conditions are expected again today. A Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning has been issued for southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado through 10 PM today, especially near existing large wildfires,” National Weather Service Grand Junction stated. Extreme wildfire conditions are expected again today. A Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning has been issued for southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado through 10 PM today, especially near existing large wildfires. Rapid fire growth is likely. #COwx #UTwx pic.twitter.com/Srnd7S0mwv — NWS Grand Junction (@NWSGJT) June 28, 2026 The Snyder-Mesa Fire, which resulted from multiple fires combining along the Colorado-Utah border, has currently burned an estimated 28,000 acres. CPR News shared further: The Snyder-Mesa Fire is burning in a rugged, rural area far from large towns and cities, but some homes in the small community of Glade Park have been given pre-evacuation orders. The Red Cross has moved the evacuation center to Grand Junction High School. The Mesa County Fairgrounds is providing shelter for livestock and other animals. The fire has forced the closure of nearby public lands in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Farther south, the Gold Mountain Fire forced evacuations and closed U.S. 550 Saturday, with the closure still in effect by late morning, Sunday. A shelter has been set up at Ridgway Secondary School. On Saturday, the county emergency manager said the fire was 50 acres and spreading, the Ouray County Plaindealer reported. As of Sunday morning, there’s been no update to that acreage. Ouray County has established a hotline for residents, which is: (970) 626-5484. In the southwest corner of Colorado, the Ferris Fire has forced evacuations. It’s burning across Dolores and Montezuma counties. Authorities reported fire activity as being “extreme” early Sunday morning. The fire is nearly 4,800 acres. Watch additional coverage below: The post “Died In The Line Of Duty” – Multiple Firefighters Dead Battling Wildfires appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) was hospitalized on Sunday after sustaining minor injuries in a car accident. “Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including one in which I was a passenger. I was transported to Beebe Hospital and treated for minor injuries. I’m now home and expected to make a full and swift recovery,” Coons said. “I’m deeply grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the capable doctors and nurses at Beebe Hospital, where I received excellent care. I’m feeling relieved and blessed that by all accounts no one was seriously injured during the crash,” he added. I'm deeply grateful to the first responders for their prompt and professional response, including the Lewes Police Department, Lewes and Rehoboth Fire Departments, and Sussex County Emergency Medical Services, as well as the capable doctors and nurses at Beebe Hospital, where I… — Senator Chris Coons (@ChrisCoons) June 28, 2026 Fox News shared further: The crash occurred in Sussex County, though Coons did not specify the exact location or time of the collision. Authorities had not released additional details as of Sunday, including how many vehicles were involved, the driver’s condition or whether anyone else was injured. Coons has represented Delaware in the U.S. Senate since winning a 2010 special election following Joe Biden’s resignation after he was elected vice president. He is currently serving his third full Senate term and serves on the Senate Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Ethics and Small Business and Entrepreneurship committees. The 62-year-old senator did not indicate whether the crash would affect his upcoming schedule, and his office did not immediately release additional details about his injuries beyond describing them as minor. “Lauren and I are relieved to hear that @ChrisCoonsforDE is home and expected to make a full and swift recovery after today’s crash. We’re deeply grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and provided excellent care to everyone involved,” Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer said. “We wish Senator Coons a speedy recovery and are thankful that no one appears to be seriously injured,” he added. Lauren and I are relieved to hear that @ChrisCoonsforDE is home and expected to make a full and swift recovery after today's crash. We're deeply grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and provided excellent care to everyone involved. We wish Senator Coons a speedy… — Governor Matt Meyer (@MattMeyerDE) June 29, 2026 The Hill noted: Coons’s fellow Delaware Democrat, Rep. Sarah McBride, responded to Coons’s post on X by saying “so glad to hear you are okay and that no one was seriously injured.” Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) also offered his thoughts for Coons, stating that he was “glad to hear @ChrisCoons is recovering and expected to make a full recovery after today’s accident.” “Dina and I are keeping Chris in our prayers and are grateful to the first responders who cared for everyone involved,” McCormick added. What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE The post Democrat Senator Hospitalized After Car Accident appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

This isn’t what you want to hear when a loved one has gone missing. A U.S. Marine went missing off the coast of California on Thursday. The Marine went missing while participating in a training exercise on the USS Anchorage and has not been found since. The U.S. Navy has been in charge of the search and rescue mission but their most recent move to turn the mission into a search and recovery mission is not a good sign. Mystery as US Marine vanishes off massive amphibious ship off California coast https://t.co/OhhJQreO9Y pic.twitter.com/sR57NUUrcL — California Post (@californiapost) June 28, 2026 AP reported more on the active search: Multiple agencies continued to search Sunday for a U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the coast of southern California, military officials said. Crews began searching for the Marine early Thursday morning, shortly after midnight, according to a Navy news release. The Marine was reported missing from the USS Anchorage during integrated training between the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who are affected during this difficult time,” the Navy said in the news release this week about the missing Marine. The Navy transitioned from search-and-rescue efforts to a search-and-recovery operation Friday evening. The Marine’s name was being withheld pending the notification of family. The search has covered about 2,400 square miles (6,200 square kilometers) and involved three surface ships and 12 aircraft from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force, officials said. This is the third incident of a U.S. Service member going missing within the last several weeks. In May, two U.S. Army soldiers went missing during a training exercise in Africa. CBS News had more details of the tragic accident: The body of the second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco earlier this month, where thousands of troops were participating in an annual training exercise, has been recovered, the U.S. military said Wednesday. “U.S. Africa Command confirms the recovery of our second Soldier, Spc. Mariyah Collington,” AFRICOM and U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa said in a joint statement. “We mourn her loss and stand with her family and the 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command community in this moment of grief.” Collington, 19, and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., 27, disappeared May 2 in waters off Morocco’s southern coast, near the Cap Draa Training Area, the Army said in a news release. Key’s body was recovered May 9. Collington’s body was recovered Tuesday in a coastal cave about 500 meters from where the two went into the water, the Army said in a separate news release. “Challenging ocean conditions, coastal terrain and the cave’s accessibility complicated search and recovery operations throughout the effort,” the Army said in a news release. Devastating. The U.S. has recovered the remains of two soldiers who went missing on an off-duty hike after a military exercise in Morocco Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key, Jr., 27 RIP. Say a prayer for their families pic.twitter.com/RBiSeMXIAj — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) May 14, 2026 What are your thoughts? TAP HERE TO ADD YOUR VOTE This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post Search For U.S. Marine Who Went Missing Off The Coast Of California Takes Tragic Turn appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

When a former Democratic governor starts using the word “extinct” about his own party, it is worth listening. That is exactly what David Paterson did this week. The former New York governor warned that Democrats could go extinct if they refuse to confront the socialist takeover happening inside their own primaries. The warning lands differently because Paterson is an old-school New York Democrat who once ran the state party. The New York Post reported that Paterson delivered the warning on 77 WABC’s “Cats Roundtable” program after a slate backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America swept key Democratic primaries. Paterson served as New York’s governor and later chaired the state Democratic Party in 2014 and 2015 under former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Paterson pointed directly to Darializa Avila Chevalier’s win over five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th Congressional District. He said Democrats needed to get the message and turn things around before they become “extinct.” The Post also reported the pushback from current state Democratic Party chairman Jay Jacobs, who said critics were overreacting because the DSA wins came in very progressive districts. Jacobs argued that those races did not speak for the entire Democratic Party and pointed to other moderate Democratic wins as evidence. That is the split in one frame. One former party chairman is sounding an alarm, and the sitting party chairman is telling everyone to relax. NY1 reported that the Associated Press called New York’s 13th Congressional District for Avila Chevalier, making her the Democratic nominee after she defeated Espaillat. NY1 identified her as a Democratic Socialists of America member and noted that she was endorsed by Mamdani. The district covers parts of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, including Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, and surrounding neighborhoods. When AP called the race, Avila Chevalier was leading with 49.4% and more than 86% of the expected vote counted. That result is exactly why Paterson’s warning has teeth. Espaillat had held the seat since 2017, and the Mamdani-backed DSA wing still took him out in a real congressional primary. Darializa Avila Chevalier will become the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, The Associated Press says. Avila Chevalier, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, was endorsed by Mayor Zohran… — Spectrum News NY1 (@NY1) June 24, 2026 Espaillat is not some fringe figure. He was a five-term incumbent. And the DSA wing beat him anyway. The Associated Press reported that all three candidates backed by Mamdani won their Democratic primaries. That meant incumbent Dan Goldman lost in NY-10, incumbent Adriano Espaillat lost in NY-13, and Mamdani-backed Claire Valdez won the nomination for an open seat in NY-7. AP framed Mamdani as reshaping New York City’s congressional delegation through his endorsements. The practical result was a socialist-backed sweep across three congressional races, including two losses for sitting members of Congress in one brutal primary night. That is larger than one upset and much harder to dismiss as a random protest vote. The socialist left walked into Democratic primaries, beat the establishment, and came out with real seats. Darializa Avila Chevalier ousts Espaillat in NY-13 as Mamdani-backed candidates sweep primary night. #NYPrimary #NYC https://t.co/LZNpgsqfji — New York Amsterdam News (@NYAmNews) June 25, 2026 Jacobs can call it overreaction all he wants. The establishment kept telling itself these were isolated flare-ups in deep-blue corners, then watched three congressional races slide into the Mamdani column in a single night. Paterson is saying out loud what the consultant class refuses to admit. The DSA is already walking the halls. That is the thing about a political takeover. It shows up on a ballot, district by district, until the old guard wakes up as the minority inside its own party. Democrats built this themselves. They cleared the lane for the socialist wing, treated every warning as paranoia, and now a former Democratic governor is the one saying the word nobody at headquarters wants to hear. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post Former Democrat Governor Warns His Party Could Become “Extinct” If Socialists Take Over appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.

Alaska now has two men named Dan Sullivan headed for the same Republican U.S. Senate primary ballot, and a judge just made sure of it. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews ruled Friday, June 26, 2026, that Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, is eligible to appear on the state’s August 18 primary ballot. The decision overturns a June 15 ruling by Alaska Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher, who had disqualified the challenger. The incumbent is Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. The challenger is Dan J. Sullivan. Same name, same party, one extra middle initial separating them on the ballot. A man with the same name as Alaska U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for state’s primary ballot, judge rules, overturning a decision by state election officials. https://t.co/1Oq6juZSOo — The Associated Press (@AP) June 27, 2026 The Juneau Independent reported that Matthews found the Division had no legal footing to throw Sullivan off the ballot. According to the report, the judge said the Division’s decision to exclude him for lacking a good-faith candidacy was not based on the Constitution, Alaska law, or the Division’s own regulations. Matthews said the agency leaned on a new good-faith standard it had never stated before, and that the claim Sullivan was trying to confuse or mislead voters was not backed by a preponderance of the evidence. The Juneau Independent noted the order ran 32 pages, and that the judge suggested the state could fight any voter confusion through ballot formatting rather than tossing the candidate entirely. His example: list the candidates as “Sullivan, Dan J. (Registered Republican)” and “Sullivan, Dan (Registered Republican)” instead of excluding one outright. The state is appealing fast. The Juneau Independent reported Alaska’s highest court is set to hear the case by Zoom at 10 a.m. Monday, with a final resolution sought by noon Tuesday so ballots can be printed. An Alaska judge has ruled that Dan J. Sullivan can join Republican U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan on the state's August 18 primary ballot, overturning a state election official's earlier decision to remove the challenger as an ineligible candidate. https://t.co/N5PoRFengf — Reuters Legal (@ReutersLegal) June 28, 2026 The state’s original case for kicking him off was detailed and pointed. The Alaska Division of Elections final determination was dated June 15, 2026, and it is the official paper trail behind the disqualification Matthews just reversed. The letter also said the Division gave Sullivan until 5 PM June 11 to submit additional evidence before issuing its final call. It said the Division received two complaints about Daniel J Sullivan Jr’s eligibility, filed by attorney Stacey C Stone on behalf of Alaska Republican Party Chairman Carmela Warfield. The Division argued his declaration failed as an actual good-faith candidacy for US Senate. Instead, the Division said it was filed to confuse or mislead voters and compromise the ballot’s fairness. Its red flags started with the name itself: Sullivan asked for ballot access under “Dan Sullivan” even though records showed him registered as Daniel J Sullivan Jr. The Division also said he initially wanted to be listed as “Dan S. Sullivan,” borrowing the incumbent senator’s middle initial instead of his own. The Division also said he switched his party registration to Republican two days before filing, after never previously being affiliated with the Republican Party in Alaska according to its records. It pointed to similarities between the challenger’s campaign website and the senator’s, and to the challenger’s work with a political consultant described as a longtime supporter of Democratic candidates. Sen. Dan Sullivan and his allies, including the National Republican Senatorial Committee, have condemned the effort, AP reported, arguing the lookalike candidacy could confuse voters. The senator has gone further, accusing the challenger of coordinating with Democrats and former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s campaign to muddy the field and boost Peltola. Peltola’s campaign, state Democrats, and the challenger all deny it. The mechanics explain why a few stray votes matter so much here. Alaska sends the top four primary finishers, regardless of party, into a ranked-choice November general election. AP reported this is a seat Democrats are working to flip as they chase a Senate majority. That is the heart of Republican worry. If the only visible difference between the two men is a middle initial, a chunk of votes meant for the senator could bleed off to the same-name challenger. GOP fears the other Dan Sullivan could pull at least a few points away from the senator since the only noticeable difference on ballot would be their middle initial — a big concern given ranked-choice voting and the top four advance to general https://t.co/KgdzHWzGSJ https://t.co/hTtmcRi6HT — Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 27, 2026 For now the clock is the story. Alaska’s highest court hears the appeal Monday, and the printers need an answer by Tuesday. Whatever the justices decide, the lesson for conservatives is plain: ranked-choice and top-four systems open the door to exactly this kind of gamesmanship, and Republicans should treat every same-name stunt as a fight worth winning. This is a Guest Post from our friends over at WLTReport. View the original article here. The post Alaska Judge Lets a Second “Dan Sullivan” Onto the GOP Senate Ballot appeared first on 100PercentFedUp.com.