The New York Police Department (NYPD) is facing more distractions following the resignation of former Commissioner Edward Caban last week as its new interim commissioner, Thomas Donlon, was raided by the FBI late last week. “On Friday, September 20, federal authorities executed search warrants at my residences,” Donlon said in a statement late on Saturday. “They took materials that came into my possession approximately 20 years ago and are unrelated to my work with the New York City Police Department.” “This is not a department matter, and the department will not be commenting,” he added. Statement from the Police Commissioner: pic.twitter.com/K0talEghOc — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) September 22, 2024 The New York Post reported that the investigation into Donlon appears to center around whether he took classified material while he worked at the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security. At the FBI, Donlon was the head of the FBI’s National Threat Assessment Center and the FBI-NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Post added. At DHS, Donlon was the director of New York’s Office of Homeland Security. Donlon took over the position after being tapped by New York City Mayor Eric Adams following Caban’s abrupt resignation from the job just a little over a week ago after his phone was seized by federal agents in a criminal investigation. The investigation, at least in part, centers around a nightclub security business that is owned by Caban’s twin brother, James Caban, and whether he used his brother to “fix potential problems for clubs and bars,” The Washington Post reported. The probe is reportedly focusing on other police officials as well. “My complete focus has always been on the NYPD – the department and people I love and have dedicated over 30 years of service to,” Caban said in a statement. “However, the news around recent developments has created a distraction for our department, and I am unwilling to let my attention be on anything other than our important work, or the safety of the men and women of the NYPD.” The criminal investigation is being conducted by the Southern District of New York, which focuses on government corruption cases, and the IRS. Adams, who is under criminal investigation over potential corruption stemming from actions involving the Turkish government, has seen numerous people in his orbit come under criminal investigation recently. The FBI executed search warrants last week at the home of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks and a home shared by First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Schools Chancellor David Banks. Investigators seized phones belonging to Caban and Timothy Pearson, a senior adviser to the mayor. A consultant, Terence Banks, brother of Philip Banks and David Banks, was also searched. The feds raided the home of Adams’ director of Asian Affairs, Winnie Greco, earlier this year as part of a criminal probe run by the Eastern District of New York, the Times said. His former buildings commissioner, Eric Ulrich, faces bribery charges, and several donors to Adams’ campaign have been charged in a straw-donor scheme.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer refused to back up her attorney general during an interview over the weekend when she was asked about the attorney general prosecuting far-left anti-Semitic protesters at the University of Michigan. The Democrat governor made the remarks during a Sunday interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” when asked by Jake Tapper about Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s (D-MI) anti-Semitic attacks on Attorney General Dana Nessel for prosecuting the students. The 11 individuals were charged with a variety of crimes, including attempted ethnic intimidation, assaulting or obstructing a police officer, and more. Tlaib responded by claiming that Nessel, who is Jewish, charged the students because she was biased in favor of Israel. “It seems that the attorney general decided, if the issue was Palestine, she was going to treat it differently, and that alone speaks volumes about possible biases within the agency she runs” Tlaib claimed. Nessel responded: “Rashida Tlaib should not use my religion to imply I cannot perform my job fairly as attorney general. It’s antisemitic and wrong.” Whitmer refused to condemn Tlaib’s anti-Semitic remarks against Nessel and refused to take sides on the matter at all, saying that she only wants to “make sure that both these communities are protected and respected under the law in Michigan.” Tapper pressed Whitmer again, noting that Tlaib’s accusation was serious and again gave Whitmer the opportunity to back up her attorney general. “Like I said, Jake, I’m not going to get in the middle of this argument that they’re having,” Whitmer responded. WATCH: WHITMER refuses to defend her own AG, amidst anti-Semitic accusations that she cannot perform her job. “I’m not gonna get in the middle of this” pic.twitter.com/09lB2o2uMc — Raj Aryal (@rajaryal07) September 22, 2024

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Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole is an easy, creamy pasta casserole loaded with chicken, bacon, and cheese. A guaranteed hit with the whole family! A CREAMY CASSEROLE WITH A KICK If you have been around for a while, you may have noticed my love for just about anything Jalapeño Popper related, so it was only natural that I created a Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole with pasta. This thing has sooooo much flavor, it’s easily customizable to suit your preferences, and is quick and easy to pull together. If you love that creamy, cheesy, bacon flavor from jalapeño poppers then you will absolutely love this recipe! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Is Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole spicy? Canned pickled jalapeños are pretty mild. To cut down on spice you can use just one can of jalapeños and omit the freshly sliced jalapeños for the topping. The fresh jalapeños have more of a kick for sure. What if I don’t want it spicy? You can omit all the jalapeños or cut it in half. The fresh jalapeños make this have a bit more heat so I would definitely leave those out. How can I increase the spiciness? If you want a spicier casserole, you can swap the canned pickled jalapeños for fresh chopped jalapeño peppers and use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar. How do I store leftovers? Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can this casserole be frozen? Yes, It can be frozen for up to 3 months. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) rotini pasta– I used a little over ½ a 16 ounce box of pasta. Any pasta can be used in place of the rotini. Penne, elbows, and bowtie would work well in this dish. cream cheese– softened to room temperature. Don’t fret if you forgot to soften it because I have some tips on How to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly. low sodium chicken broth– Regular sodium chicken broth can be used in this recipe. I always like to use low-sodium broth so I’m able to control the salt level in my recipes. You can always add salt to taste after serving.  sour cream – if you don’t like sour cream, you can leave it out. It won’t be as creamy though. Or if there is something you normally use as a substitute, like Greek Yogurt, then you can use that here. garlic powder onion powder cooked chicken breasts – If it’s easier, just use rotisserie chicken or chicken thighs. If you only have raw chicken on hand, you can bake the chicken in the casserole dish just before assembling the casserole or you can boil it.  cooked bacon – You can use store-bought bacon pieces (in the plastic packaging in the salad aisle) to save time assembling the dish. Substitute the pound of bacon for about ¾ cups of bacon pieces.  cheddar cheese – use any cheese you like that you think would work well here. If you like it a bit more spicy, you can use a shredded pepper jack cheese. jalapeño peppers – We are using pickled and fresh. You can skip the fresh and just use the pickled if you prefer or you can use diced green chiles. This dish is not spicy at all but you can also leave it out off you prefer. HOW TO MAKE JALAPEÑO POPPER CHICKEN CASSEROLE Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Boil pasta until “al dente” per package directions then drain and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder together.  Add the cooked pasta, chicken, canned jalapeno peppers, half the crumbled bacon, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and gently stir to combine.  Spread the jalapeño chicken mixture in an even layer in the greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top the jalapeño chicken mixture with the remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced jalapeño peppers (if using).  Bake for 25-30 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese is melted.  CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Jalapeno Popper Tater Tot Chicken Casserole Jalapeno Popper Pinwheels Halloween Mummy Jalapeno Poppers Jalapeño Popper Dip Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Bread Jalapeno Poppers Bites Crock Pot Jalapeño Popper Corn Dip Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers Print Chicken Jalapeño Popper Casserole Chicken Jalapeño Popper Casserole is an easy, creamy pasta casserole loaded with chicken, bacon, and cheese. A guaranteed hit with the whole family! Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesTotal Time 1 hour hour Servings 6 Calories 898kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients10 ounces rotini pasta (a little over ½ a 16 ounce box)8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature1 cup low sodium chicken broth1 cup sour cream½ Tablespoon garlic powder½ Tablespoon onion powder2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breasts (or rotisserie chicken)2 (4 ounce) cans diced jalapeño peppers, undrained1 pound cooked bacon, cooked and crumbled (divided in half)2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 fresh jalapeño peppers, sliced (optional) InstructionsPreheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.Boil pasta until “al dente” per package directions then drain and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chicken broth, sour cream, garlic powder, and onion powder together. Add the cooked pasta, chicken, canned jalapeno peppers, half the crumbled bacon, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the cream cheese mixture and gently stir to combine. Spread the jalapeno chicken mixture in an even layer in the greased 9×13” baking dish. Top the jalapeno chicken mixture with the remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and sliced jalapeno peppers (if using). Bake for 25-30 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese is melted. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 898kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 50g | Sodium: 1845mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g