There is growing pressure on Democrat Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones to step down, after Jones’s 2022 texts were uncovered in which he fantasized about shooting political opponent Todd Gilbert in the head, and wished Gilbert’s toddler children would die in their mother’s arms. Jones has apologized for the texts and says he was obviously joking since nothing spells comedy like dead children.  So far, Democrats are standing behind Jones, because it’s obviously much too dangerous to stand in front of him. The Democrats dismiss calls for Jones to quit the race, saying the pressure for his resignation is being manufactured by right-wing news outlets, partisan Republicans, Republicans in name only, Independents, people who vote Democrat because they haven’t realized yet what’s happened to the party, Europeans, Asians, South American cartel members in their rare moments of moral awareness, primitive indigenous peoples who have no clue what the hell is even happening, chimpanzees in zoos who’ve been taught enough sign language to recognize a dirtbag when they see one, and anyone else with an ounce of common decency.  Abigail Spanberger, the Democrat’s candidate for Virginia governor, says she continues to back Jones 100% because to back him even 1% less would suggest she was nursing some flickering spark of conscience that might force her to change her party affiliation. In a speech to a group of anti-fascists and other fascists, Miss Spanberger said, “When I think of who should be the chief law officer of Virginia, I think of Jay Jones, a man who was once arrested for driving 116 miles an hour, and when he was sentenced to 500 hours of community service, he served every single hour of that sentence by claiming that working for his own political PAC was community service. So this is a man of integrity, although I really have to look that word up, because I’m not sure it means what I think it means.” Tim Kaine is also throwing his support behind Jones. Kaine was himself the governor of Virginia and recently made headlines — and I’m not making this part up — Kaine made headlines when he declared that the idea that human rights come from God was “extremely troubling,” and sounded like the sort of thing people believed in theocratic tyrannies like Iran. When Kaine was told the idea came from yet another Virginia governor, Thomas Jefferson, Kaine said Jefferson should be impeached. When Kaine was told that Jefferson had died centuries ago and was, in fact, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Kaine broke down and admitted that he was a complete ignoramus and should not have any say at all in how America was governed and had therefore decided to become a U.S. Senator.  In a speech to a meeting of anti-racists and other racists, Kaine said, “Jay Jones is a friend of mine and I know his heart. Yet, even so, I continue to support his candidacy for attorney general because the hunger for power has hollowed out my soul and left me with no moral compass whatsoever. And I think I speak for all morally hollow ignoramuses when I stand before you with this atrocious nonsense pouring out of my mouth while even I look on with a kind of fascinated horror at how deeply I degrade myself when I sacrifice every other value to my political ambition.”  Now some of you may be asking yourself, why would the Democrats, a political party whose members share margaritas with wife-beating gangsters, tell the police not to come to the aid of federal law officers when they’re under mob attack, unleash hate on a conservative leader after his children have been orphaned by an assassin’s bullet, and pour into the street to support a terrorist attack that killed more Jews than any attack since the holocaust — why would the members of such a party stand behind a candidate who dreams of shooting his political opponent in the head and wishes the man’s children would die in their mother’s arms? And if you are asking yourself that question, you might want to tell the zookeeper to teach you a little more sign language.  * * * This excerpt is taken from the opening satirical monologue of “The Andrew Klavan Show.” Andrew Klavan is the host of “The Andrew Klavan Show” at The Daily Wire. Klavan is the bestselling author of numerous books, including the Cameron Winter Mystery series. The fifth installment, After That, The Dark, is now available. Follow him on X: @andrewklavan The views expressed in this satirical piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire. Get 40% off new DailyWire+ annual memberships with code FALL40 at checkout!

Several people are dead and nearly 20 are missing after a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant on Friday. The explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County — around 60 miles southwest of Nashville — was reported just before 8:00 a.m., with officials saying that “several” people are dead and at least 19 people are unaccounted for. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the Department of Homeland Security were on the scene. The company, which was established in 1980, says it specializes “in the creation of high-grade explosives for demolition, ensuring rigorous quality and safety standards.” Accurate Energetic Systems makes explosives for “defense and commercial markets.” The sheriff’s department from neighboring Humphreys County is also assisting in the response. In a press conference on Friday morning, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis called the scene “very violent,” adding that the explosion “encompassed one whole building.” Get 40% off new DailyWire+ annual memberships with code FALL40 at checkout! Aerial footage from the scene showed a wide blast area, with rubble and burning vehicles. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS: Helicopter video shows what’s left of Accurate Energetic Systems in Hickman County, Tennessee that experienced an explosion Friday morning. At least 19 people are unaccounted for. (Video: WTVF Nashville) https://t.co/xEHAeTFXLB pic.twitter.com/OxhaLceMZO — Action News 5 (@WMCActionNews5) October 10, 2025 The sheriff said that authorities had secured the scene to ensure there is no risk of more large explosions. Officials are waiting to notify family members of those dead or missing before they provide any more information on the victims. This is a developing story; refresh the page for updates.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is still complaining about his brief hiatus from television, this time by claiming that conservative media outlets “maliciously mischaracterized” what he said about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The 57-year-old rehashed the topic during the annual Bloomberg Screentime event on Wednesday. “I didn’t think there was a big problem,” Kimmel said of his initial reaction to the killing of Kirk. “I just saw it as distortion on the part of some of the right-wing media networks, and I aimed to correct it.” Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw said Kimmel’s comments were likely “mischaracterized,” and Kimmel agreed. “It was intentionally and I think maliciously mischaracterized,” Kimmel replied.  Kimmel came under fire last month for saying “the MAGA gang” was “trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.” Get 40% off new DailyWire+ annual memberships with code FALL40 at checkout! His show was suspended after that, sparking national outrage from the entertainment industry and others, who perceived pressure from the Trump administration as an attack on free speech. The suspension lasted less than a week, and upon his return, Kimmel delivered a tearful non-apology during his monologue. “It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kimmel said, addressing his earlier comments about Kirk. “I don’t think there’s anything funny about it … nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for what was the actions … of an obviously deeply disturbed individual. That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make. But I understand that to some, that felt either ill-timed or unclear, or maybe both, and to those who think I did point a finger, I get why you’re upset.” While speaking with Bloomberg, Kimmel said his first episode back “probably went as well as it could go.” The late-night host had previously suggested that the Trump administration was behind his suspension, but then, during his interview with Bloomberg, Kimmel said he’d “love to have Trump on the show.” Kimmel’s comeback episode drew big numbers — but the bump didn’t last.

WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump revealed on Friday that she has been in frequent contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an effort to reunify Ukrainian children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war. Her efforts have reunited eight Ukrainian children with their families. “President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication regarding the welfare of these children,” the first lady explained, sharing that Putin responded to her August plea to help the children with his own letter, and willingly agreed to engage with her. “For the past few months, both sides have participated in several back channel meetings and calls, all in good faith.” “Each child has lived in turmoil because of the war in Ukraine,” she said. “Three were separated from their parents and displaced to the Russian Federation because of frontline fighting. The other five were separated from family members across borders because of the conflict, including one young girl who has now been reunited from Ukraine to Russia.” Some of the children displaced by the war have turned 18 as the war has dragged on, and are living in Russia as adults, she said. She also wants to help these young people, though their situations require more “coordinated assistance,” saying: “Russia has agreed to rejoin the individuals who have turned 18 within a short period of time.” U.S. First Lady Melania Trump arrives to make an announcement in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, October 10, 2025. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images “My ongoing mission is twofold,” the first lady said: “to prioritize and optimize a transparent, free flow of health-related information surrounding all children who have [fallen] victim to this war, and to facilitate the reunification of children with their families until each individual returns home.” Melania Trump’s mission to help Ukrainian children affected by the war began when she gave a letter to her husband to hand-deliver to Putin when Donald Trump met the Russian president at their summit in Alaska on August 15. In her letter, she begged Putin to protect the innocence of children across the world, telling Putin that in doing so, he would “do more than serve Russia alone,” but “serve humanity itself.” “Such a bold idea transcends all human division, and you, Mr. Putin, are fit to implement this vision with a stroke of the pen today. It is time.” The emotional appeal was effective. “A child’s soul knows no borders, no flags,” she said Friday at a presser with reporters at the White House. “We must foster a future for our children which is rich with potential, security and complete with free will. A world where dreams will be realized rather than faded by war.” In her letter to Putin, Trump had appealed to the infamous world leader as a parent, writing: “Every child shares the same quiet dreams in their heart, whether born randomly into a nation’s rustic countryside or a magnificent city-center. They dream of love, possibility, and safety from danger.” “As parents, it is our duty to nurture the next generation’s hope,” she wrote. “As leaders, the responsibility to sustain our children extends beyond the comfort of a few. Undeniably, we must strive to paint a dignity-filled world for all — so that every soul may wake to peace, and so that the future itself is perfectly guarded.” Her letter specifically stressed the protection of children’s innocence. “A simple yet profound concept, Mr. Putin, as I am sure you agree, is that each generation’s descendants begin their lives with a purity — an innocence which stands above geography, government, and ideology,” she wrote.

Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro analyzed President Donald Trump’s Israel-Hamas peace deal, saying on Friday morning that the first phase agreement is “one of the great diplomatic achievements of [his] lifetime.” Shapiro appeared on “Fox & Friends” to discuss the ceasefire and hostage deal, providing insight into how the president successfully pushed Israel and Hamas to move forward with his plan. “I think the president ignored pretty much all the conventional wisdom, all the State Department conventional wisdom that has failed for 80 years,” Shapiro told “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade. “He understands that in the Middle East you have to force people to keep their promises,” Shapiro added. “He understands that supporting our allies in the Middle East is much smarter than pretending a neutrality between our allies and their enemies and our enemies as well. The president refused to accept the idea of an Iranian-dominated Middle East, and instead, he gave the Israelis what they needed to succeed militarily.” Get 40% off new DailyWire+ annual memberships with code FALL40 at checkout! Shapiro also credited Trump for working with other Middle Eastern countries, such as Qatar and Turkey, to make them “promise that they were going to push Hamas into the corner.” “That’s the thing that changed between two years ago, or a year ago, and now. President Trump is the added ingredient — and Israeli military victory across the Middle East,” Shapiro continued. Shapiro added that accomplishing phase one of Trump’s peace plan “is an extraordinary achievement.” “Like a Nobel Prize-worthy achievement by the president of the United States,” he added. “One of the great diplomatic achievements of my lifetime.” “Phase one is an extraordinary achievement… one of the great diplomatic achievements of my lifetime.”@benshapiro praises President Trump for his role in securing a ceasefire in Gaza and helping to bring the hostages home. pic.twitter.com/Qc7S6pkorU — FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) October 10, 2025 Shapiro warned that the most challenging test for Trump’s plan may still lie ahead. “What happens next in phase two [is] whether there will be a provisional government [in Gaza], whether Hamas will actually give up its guns and disarm, whether there will be any sort of solid interim government that is created capable of actually investing in the people of Gaza and building something working there,” he said. “That is a very difficult task, and it remains to be seen how that plays out.” The host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just days before the ceasefire was announced. During the interview, which was released on Monday, Netanyahu told Shapiro, “Right now the liberty of the world, the security of the world, is dependent on the strength of the United States.” “What President Trump has done, in a very short time, is bring America back to the driver’s seat in world affairs,” he added. “That’s very important, because we all depend on America’s strength and America’s resolve.”

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