President Donald Trump's Department of Justice announced Monday that it filed its first RICO charges against 27 individuals linked to the Venezuela-based foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua.The dangerous group, whose members flooded into the country under the Biden administration's open-border chaos, has been tied to criminal activity in New York City, apartment takeovers in Colorado, and violent offenses in several other states.'This isn't just street crime — it's organized racketeering, and this gang has shown zero regard for the safety of New Yorkers.'Six confirmed TDA members were charged as part of the first superseding indictment, the DOJ said Monday. The second superseding indictment charged 19 former TDA members who formed a splinter faction, "Anti-Tren," and two individuals described as "associates" of the offshoot group."Of the 27 defendants, 21 are in federal custody, including 16 who were already in federal criminal, immigration, or state custody and five who were arrested last night and today in operations in New York and other jurisdictions," the DOJ stated.The individuals were accused of "racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking conspiracy, drug trafficking conspiracy, robbery, and firearms offenses."Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the indictments and arrests would "devastate TDA's infrastructure as we work to completely dismantle and purge this organization from our country.""As alleged, Tren de Aragua is not just a street gang – it is a highly structured terrorist organization that has destroyed American families with brutal violence, engaged in human trafficking, and spread deadly drugs through our communities," Bondi said.Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky for the Southern District of New York explained that the individuals were accused of a long list of offenses, including murder and extortion. Podolsky stated, "Today's indictments make clear that this office will work tirelessly to keep the law-abiding residents of New York City safe, and hold accountable those who bring violence to our streets."New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch called TDA "one of the most dangerous gangs in the country.""This isn't just street crime — it's organized racketeering, and this gang has shown zero regard for the safety of New Yorkers," Tisch said. "As alleged in the indictment, these defendants wreaked havoc in our communities, trafficking women for sexual exploitation, flooding our streets with drugs, and committing violent crimes with illegal guns."Sources told the New York Post that the cases began in October, and arrests of the alleged gang members have continued as recently as Monday.The DOJ's recent indictments mark the first time TDA gang members have been charged as associates of a criminal organization since Trump labeled the group as terrorists in a March executive order.Trump stated in the EO, "I find and declare that TDA is perpetrating, attempting, and threatening an invasion or predatory incursion against the territory of the United States."If convicted, some of the suspects face up to five years in prison, while others are looking at life sentences.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

#2 has been scratched off the list of available jersey numbers for future Colorado Buffaloes players. Just three months after his college football career ended, Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders’ youngest son, had his jersey retired. It now resides in Folsom Field, the Buffaloes' home stadium. Most athletes have to wait years for such an honor. Occasionally, the standard is bent for extraordinary players or in cases of tragic death. Neither applies to Shedeur. Jason Whitlock says the move to retire his jersey screams nepotism and potentially foreshadows Deion’s exit. Rashaan Salaam, the University of Colorado’s first Heisman trophy winner, had to wait 23 years for his jersey to be retired, says Jason. Compare that to Shedeur, who “after going 13-12, 1-8 against top 25 opponents” gets “spanked in his only bowl game appearance.” “He’s like the George Floyd of college football, getting statues and tributes and memorials undeserved,” he adds. In a press conference, Deion was asked about the controversial decision to retire Shedeur’s jersey. Clearly agitated, he snapped, “If his last name wasn't Sanders, we wouldn't have this discussion.” “Yes, because if his last name wasn't Sanders, his number wouldn't be retired,” says Jason. “Deion Sanders has turned his son into his sugar baby; he's made him an idol.” Sanders went on to argue that waiting years to bestow honor on someone is outdated and that we’re in the “now generation,” where instant gratification is the norm. “I give you your flowers now; I'm not going to wait 20 years down the street, then to bring you back when you limping and barely walk or some tragedy happens to recognize your greatness and what you contributed to this program,” he said, noting that Shedeur and Travis Hunter, whose jersey was also retired, “deserve what they deserve right now.” “Everything we get is right now; we want something, we order off Amazon right now. We ain't in no waiting generation no more. That's over. That’s a wrap on that,” Deion added. While he may be right about the nature of our now-obsessed culture, it doesn’t mean we should embrace it as good. “This is idolatry,” says Jason. “I’m embarrassed for Deion Sanders.” “Fearless” guest Steve Kim adds, “When Coach Prime said if his name was not Sanders we wouldn't be talking about it, it’s the most unironic self-own I've ever seen. I'm like, ‘Yeah, Coach, we all agree.”’ “I know for a fact that a lot of the great Colorado Buffaloes that have that big shiny 1990 co-national championship ring, who built that program, they're not happy about this,” he says. Steve argues that the real reason Shedeur’s jersey was retired is not because we’re in the “now generation” but rather because “at this point, Deion Sanders has the leverage.” Jason agrees. “This to me screams this is Deion’s final year at Colorado” because if he was planning to stay, he would have waited longer than three months to retire his son’s jersey. To hear more of the conversation, watch the clip above. Want more from Jason Whitlock?To enjoy more fearless conversations at the crossroads of culture, faith, sports, and comedy with Jason Whitlock, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

While it’s been mere weeks since Teamfight Tactics dropped its excellent 14th set, Riot Games has just revealed its next set revival which is coming in just a couple of patches’ time. It’s always cool to see old sets return with some new twists, but this one in particular involves a true fan-favorite and arguably one of the LoL spinoff’s best sets ever. Don your headphones, get the disco ball spinning, and get some K/DA blasting, because TFT set 10, Remix Rumble, is coming back. Continue reading TFT’s next set revival sees the return of an all-time classic MORE FROM PCGAMESN: LoL tier list, Best auto battlers, LoL ranking system explained

Across the ancient Mediterranean, few luxury commodities were as prized, rare, and expensive as Tyrian purple, a dye used in the clothing and furnishings of wealthy elites. Now, archaeologists in northern Israel have uncovered what could be history's only known large-scale production facility for this treasured dye. The post A 2,900-Year-Old Factory That Produced Tyrian Purple — The Most Prized Dye Of The Ancient World — Has Been Found In Israel appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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