A Kenyan man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him in November 2024 of plotting a 9/11-style terrorist attack by hijacking a commercial aircraft and targeting the tallest building in Atlanta, Georgia. “Prosecutors identified the suspect as Cholo Abdi Abdullah, who began planning the attack in 2015. According to court documents, Abdullah received military-style training, including instruction in weapons and explosives, before being recruited into a broader international terrorist operation,” Rawsalerts wrote. “He later pursued a commercial pilot’s license in the Philippines between 2017 and 2019, logging hundreds of flight hours paid for by al-Shabaab. Abdullah admitted That plan obtaining pilot training so he could carry out a suicide attack by hijacking a commercial aircraft and crashing it into a U.S. building as he was prepared to die in the attack. He has been sentenced to life in federal prison,” the post added. #BREAKING: Kenyan Man has Received Two Life Sentences for Plot to Hijack Commercial Plane and Crash It Into Atlanta’s Tallest Building in a 9/11 style attack #Atlanta | #Georgia FBI and law enforcement agencies have foiled a 9/11 spired terrorist plot involving a Kenyan… pic.twitter.com/BYx3mJFyRH — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) December 25, 2025 CBS News provided further info: On Monday, a federal judge sentenced 34-year-old Cholo Abdi Abdullah to two consecutive life sentences as well as a lifetime of supervised release for planning to hijack a commercial airliner and targeting Atlanta’s 55-story Bank of America Plaza as part of a campaign by Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen, commonly known as al-Shabaab. In 2024, a jury in Manhattan found Abdullah guilty on six counts: conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, conspiring to murder U.S. nationals abroad, conspiring to commit aircraft piracy, conspiring to destroy aircraft, and conspiring to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Kenyan terrorist took flight lessons, researched skyscrapers for 9/11-style terror attack: feds https://t.co/nxiDasMuvq pic.twitter.com/9QNGvq2Bzs — New York Post (@nypost) December 23, 2025 “He agreed to join al-Shabaab’s international scheme to execute a mass-casualty terrorist attack, which would involve Abdullah training to become an airline pilot so that he could hijack a commercial plane and crash it into a building in the U.S.,” a press release from the Justice Department read. “Abdullah, an al-Shabaab terrorist, sought to replicate the most horrific terrorist attack in our history, as he prepared to hijack a commercial airliner to take down a building on U.S. soil. We thwarted this plot due to the relentless efforts of U.S. law enforcement and thereby likely saved many innocent lives. His life sentence is a powerful reminder that those who plot attacks against the United States will be prosecuted and punished to the fullest extent of the law,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg said. “Cholo Abdi Abdullah was a highly trained al-Shabaab operative who was dedicated to recreating the horrific September 11 terrorist attacks on behalf of a vicious terrorist organization,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Abdullah pursued his commercial pilot license at a flight school in the Philippines while conducting extensive attack planning on how to hijack a commercial plane and crash it into a building in America. As he later admitted to the FBI, he was fully prepared to die in his terrorist attack. I commend the years of outstanding investigative work of the FBI and the career prosecutors of this Office who disrupted Abdullah’s murderous plot and brought him to face justice in a U.S. court. He will now spend [decades] behind bars, where he will not be able to harm innocent Americans,” Clayton continued. USA TODAY noted: Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen, commonly called al-Shabaab, is a terrorist organization operating out of Somalia and eastern Africa. The leader of the group swore allegiance to al Qaeda in 2012 following the death of Osama bin Laden, according to the DOJ. The organization released a statement in 2008, shortly after the United States deemed al-Shabaab a terrorist organization, declaring intent to target the United States, and that the group’s “fighters” would hunt down members of the government. The group had carried out multiple attacks against U.S. citizens, including in 2019 when a suicide bomber targeted an American in Nairobi, Kenya, killing him and 20 more people in the attack.

A “severe snowstorm” expected to hit the Tri-State area has triggered state of emergency declarations in New Jersey and New York. “Due to the severe snowstorm, with the potential of icy and slippery conditions, I have declared a State of Emergency across the state beginning this afternoon. Please monitor official updates and remain off the roads unless necessary. Stay safe, New Jersey!” Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way announced. Due to the severe snowstorm, with the potential of icy and slippery conditions, I have declared a State of Emergency across the state beginning this afternoon. Please monitor official updates and remain off the roads unless necessary. Stay safe, New Jersey! — Lt Governor Tahesha Way (@LtGovWay) December 26, 2025 “Acting Governor Tahesha Way declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 1:00 p.m. today, Friday, December 26, 2025 due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Snow accumulations are expected to reach 5 to 8 inches in parts of the state, with temperatures remaining below freezing throughout the weekend. Executive Order No. 409 declares the State of Emergency across all 21 counties in New Jersey,” a press release read. ABC7 New York shared further: The storm is poised to become the most significant snowstorm to hit New York City in almost four years. The snow will be heavy at times and will greatly reduce visibility, making travel treacherous across the entire region, which is covered in a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service. The storm is powerful but fast-moving and front-loaded, and could deliver 1 to as much as 2 to even 2 1/2 inches an hour of snow at its peak intensity. This kind of intensity — an inch or more an hour — will challenge snow plows working to clear roads. The worst will begin around 7 p.m. Friday and continue until about 1 a.m., but moderate snow will still fall into the morning hours on Saturday. Central Park, for instance, could see a whopping 2 inches an hour of snow by 10 p.m., with similar intensities across parts of the area. Parts of the Hudson Valley have already seen heavy snow by early evening. “I am declaring a State of Emergency for counties affected by this weekend’s winter storm. Take precautions to stay safe: Avoid unnecessary travel and sign up for emergency alerts by texting your county or borough to 333111,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. I am declaring a State of Emergency for counties affected by this weekend's winter storm. Take precautions to stay safe: Avoid unnecessary travel and sign up for emergency alerts by texting your county or borough to 333111. https://t.co/ebmRpZVtVq — Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) December 26, 2025 “A winter storm will be impacting several areas of the state starting this afternoon. I encourage everyone to monitor local forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel. If you have to travel, plan ahead, take it slow, and leave plenty of time to get to where you need to go safely,” Hochul added. A winter storm will be impacting several areas of the state starting this afternoon. I encourage everyone to monitor local forecasts and avoid unnecessary travel. If you have to travel, plan ahead, take it slow, and leave plenty of time to get to where you need to go safely. — Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) December 26, 2025 CBS News noted: New York City is now forecasting higher snow totals across the five boroughs. The city’s Office of Emergency Management said it’s expecting 7-11″ of snow by 1 p.m. Saturday. The department also reiterated its warnings to avoid driving, be careful walking on slippery surfaces, and to not use ovens to heat homes and apartments.

A state trooper killed in a shooting at a Delaware DMV location has been identified as Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook. Snook, 34, was a 10-year veteran of the department. Shooting At DMV Location Results In De*th Of State Trooper "He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old daughter," the Delaware State Police (DSP) announced in a press release. HERO: Delaware State Police have identified the trooper killed in Tuesday’s shooting at a Wilmington DMV as Matthew T. Snook. https://t.co/u5SmdTaoFO pic.twitter.com/Ou8A7F0oom — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 25, 2025 More from the Delaware State Police: On December 23, 2025, Corporal Grade One Snook was fatally shot while working an overtime assignment at the Karen L. Johnson Division of Motor Vehicles on Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington. Corporal Grade One Snook was hired on March 6, 2015, as a member of the 88th Delaware State Police Recruit Class. Following the successful completion of academy and field training, he was assigned to Troop 6 at Prices Corner. Corporal Grade One Snook served on C-shift throughout his career, where he was known as a dependable, professional, and committed trooper. A native Delawarean, Ty was a graduate of Saint Mark’s High School and the University of Maryland, where he was a member of the wrestling team. He was a respected colleague, a trusted partner, and a beloved member of both the Delaware State Police and the community he served. "Rest in Peace, Corporal Matthew Tyler 'Ty' Snook with the Delaware State Police. End of Watch: December 23, 2025. Corporal Snook served for almost 11 years and is survived by his wife and one-year-old daughter. He was 34. The @FBI sends our prayers and condolences to Corporal Snook’s family, friends, and colleagues left behind. They will have our full support," FBI Director Kash Patel said. Rest in Peace, Corporal Matthew Tyler “Ty” Snook with the Delaware State Police. End of Watch: December 23, 2025. Corporal Snook served for almost 11 years and is survived by his wife and one-year-old daughter. He was 34. The @FBI sends our prayers and condolences to Corporal… pic.twitter.com/Civn5caVys — FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) December 25, 2025 ABC News shared further: The suspected shooter was fatally shot by a responding police officer, according to Delaware State Police. The suspect was identified by police on Friday as 44-year-old Rahman Rose, of Wilmington. The suspect approached Snook a short time after entering the Karen L. Johnson Division of Motor Vehicles in New Castle and allegedly shot him from behind with a handgun, according to Delaware State Police. Snook managed to push a DMV employee out of harm's way and told the individual to run as the suspect allegedly continued firing at him, according to state police. Snook was transported to a local hospital, where he died, according to Delaware State Police spokesperson Cpl. Raushan Rich. "We lost a brother, a son, best friend, a coach, a husband and a father," Col. William Crotty, Superintendent of Delaware State Police, said at a press briefing Tuesday night. "Our trooper loved his community. He served with honor and integrity, and his life was cut short by senseless violence." "His last actions were that of a hero – a hero who saved lives today while sacrificing his own," he added. Snook was described as a dependable, professional and committed trooper by state police.

Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is coming under fire for a rather interesting reason… On Christmas Day, she posted this: From my family to yours, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a joyful, safe holiday season. #SCM #FL20 pic.twitter.com/rO7VVjCggA — Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (@CongresswomanSC) December 25, 2025 Here’s a screenshot of her post, just in case it gets deleted: At first glance, it looks like a normal Christmas social media post. But, something very telling is missing from the photo she used. In the original photo, Rep. McCormick is wearing an expensive diamond ring. She has also been spotted wearing this same ring, which is worth roughly $109K, in Congress. But, it appears that Rep. McCormick or someone on her team had the ring edited out of her Christmas greeting. You can see a comparison of the original and edited photo here, as well as a clip of Rep. McCormick wearing the ring: Backup here, if needed: LMFAO! Dem Rep. Sheila McCormick got EXPOSED for editing out a $100K+ ring she reportedly bought with stolen FEMA dollars in a Christmas X post She’s under indictment for $5 MILLION in FEMA theft. KICK HER OUT OF CONGRESS ALREADY! pic.twitter.com/PzoIJtuQ2E — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 26, 2025 So, the question is: why would someone edit out a ring like this? Well, it might have something to do how she got the money to buy it… You see, Rep. McCormick was indicted last month for stealing millions of dollars in FEMA funds. Newsweek provided some additional context: A federal grand jury in Miami indicted Cherfilus-McCormick and several co-defendants in November, charging them with stealing roughly $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster-relief funds. They are also accused of funneling the money into Cherfilus-McCormick’s 2021 congressional campaign, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Cherfilus-McCormick represents Florida’s 20th District. Her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, also was charged after allegedly diverting an overpayment from a COVID-19 vaccination-staffing contract to the family’s home health care business. Both have pleaded not guilty… Cherfilus-McCormick has denied claims and is pleading not guilty while still serving Florida’s 20th District. In 2024, Florida’s Division of Emergency Management sued Trinity Healthcare Services, which Cherfilus-McCormick led before entering Congress. The company was accused of overcharging Florida by nearly $5.8 million for COVID-19 vaccination registration work. Rep. McCormick is pleading not guilty to the allegations and still has her Congressional seat. It may not be absolute proof of guilt, but editing out a luxury ring in a Christmas photo certainly isn’t helping her case! Take a look at some of these responses from folks on X: Nice admission of guilt. — MAZE (@mazemoore) December 26, 2025 Look, I’m sorry but if she isn’t in prison already, that what the actual hell are we doing here? Stealing federal funds meant for disaster victims to buy yourself a $100,000 DIAMOND RING is a special kind of evil. Is literally every Democrat a criminal?!!!! — Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) December 26, 2025 Nothing to see here, folks. Just ADGAWS: Another Democrat Getting Away With Sht.* $5 million gone, diamond ring vanished, portrait photoshopped… and they wonder why trust is gone. — Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) December 26, 2025 Your thoughts?

The polls are in: everyone is sick and tired of Democrats and their increasingly far-left policies. To be specific, a whopping 73% of Americans disapprove of the job Democrats are doing in Congress — and, that includes their own voters! Furthermore, only 18% of people say they are happy with Democrats right now. That’s a historic low. In an appearance on Fox News, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds gave some reasons why the Democrat approval rating has drastically collapsed. Watch here: Backup here, if needed: DEMOCRATS’ APPROVAL COLLAPSES TO 18%, VOTERS: “YOU CAN’T DO ANYTHING RIGHT” 73% of Americans think Democrats are the worst. Yep, you read that right. Nobody likes the Democrats… not even their voters! Rep. Byron Donalds says Democrats aren’t just drifting left, and that’s… pic.twitter.com/BTb6o613M4 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 26, 2025 DEMOCRATS’ APPROVAL COLLAPSES TO 18%, VOTERS: “YOU CAN’T DO ANYTHING RIGHT” 73% of Americans think Democrats are the worst. Yep, you read that right. Nobody likes the Democrats… not even their voters! Rep. Byron Donalds says Democrats aren’t just drifting left, and that’s their problem. Democrats have been fighting against anyone to the right of Stalin. Forget classic liberal ideas. Now it’s all about government-run everything, wrapped in the shiny label of “Democratic Socialism.” Donalds calls it what it is: basically Communism. He also slammed their obsession with single-payer health care. He says it’s not about helping people, it’s about control. Less choice, more government, and the same broken system for everyone. And when has that ever worked in America? Or anywhere, really? The numbers come from a Quinnipiac University poll, which found: Heading into a year with midterm elections, 18 percent of voters approve of the way the Democrats in Congress are handling their job, while 73 percent disapprove, which is a record low job approval rating for them, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University national poll of registered voters released today. Quinnipiac University first began asking this question in 2009 and the previous low was in July 2025 when 19 percent of voters approved of the job the Democrats in Congress were doing, while 72 percent disapproved. In today’s poll, among Democrats, 42 percent approve of the way members of their own party in Congress are handling their job, while 48 percent disapprove. In Quinnipiac University’s October 22 poll, among Democrats, 58 percent approved of the way the Democrats in Congress were handling their job, while 36 percent disapproved. Thirty-five percent of voters approve of the way the Republicans in Congress are handling their job, while 58 percent disapprove. Among Republicans, 77 percent approve of the way members of their own party in Congress are handling their job, while 18 percent disapprove. Ahead of midterms, things aren’t looking very promising for Democrats. And, it’s not hard to see why — especially when Democrat leaders like Hakeem Jeffries brush off the fact that Americans are overwhelmingly fed up with their nonsense. Watch how Rep. Jeffries reacted to the news that his party’s approval rating has plunged to abysmal levels: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is confronted to his face by the fact that the Democrat Party has only an 18% approval rating. He dismisses that reality and calls it an “outlier.” Jeffries is piloting a sinking ship and doesn’t care.pic.twitter.com/q1nGIM6MUT — Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) December 21, 2025   Your thoughts?