Politics
SEND IN THE TROOPS! At Least 5 Dead, 10 Wounded So Far in Chicago Weekend Shootings
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (left), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (right)
Another wave of violence and murder swept through Chicago this weekend, with at least five dead by Sunday afternoon.
At least five murders and ten shooting-related injuries had been reported as of 2:08 pm ET.
Several teens as young as 15 years old were injured. One 19-year-old and one 16-year-old were transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Per CBS News:
At least five people have been killed and 10 others have been wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 44.
In the first shooting of the weekend, a 32-year-old employee of a business in the South Loop got into an argument with a 31-year-old man in the 1300 block of South Michigan Avenue around 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
This included at least two shooting incidents on Friday, starting at 9:30 pm local time, seven on Saturday, starting at approximately 1 am, and five on Sunday, starting shortly after midnight.
In nearly all cases, nobody was taken into custody.
This comes after 58 people were shot in Chicago last weekend, leaving eight dead.
The weekend before, at least six people were killed and 27 were injured, with victims as young as five years old, in shootings.
The Trump Administration has been planning federal law enforcement operations and potential National Guard deployment in the Windy City, citing the violent crime crisis.
It was recently revealed that 200 or more Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials would be deployed in the sanctuary city of Chicago to carry out deportations. The National Guard may also be deployed as a deterrent to rioters and criminals.
President Trump pointed to the data from the last two weekends and shredded a reporter at the White House earlier, when asked why he was targeting Chicago with law enforcement actions.
WATCH: Trump Slams Leftist Reporter for Failing to Acknowledge Murders in Chicago – “You Know how Many People were Killed in Chicago Last Weekend?”
"Excuse me, do you know how many people were killed in Chicago last weekend? Eight. You know how many people were killed in Chicago the week before? Seven," he said. "You know how many people were wounded? 74 people were wounded. You think there’s worse than that? I don’t think so."
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Politics
At Least Six People Shot in Mass Shooting by Group of Masked Gunmen at New Jersey Chick-fil-A (VIDEO)


A mass shooting took place inside a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday night, and witnesses report that it was done by a “group” of masked men.
The shooting left one person dead and at least six others injured, according to multiple law enforcement and media reports.
The incident took place around 8:40 p.m., and witnesses described chaos as a group of masked gunmen entered the busy fast-food restaurant, went behind the counter, and opened fire.
According to a report from NJ.com, a man whose girlfriend works at the restaurant said that a group of men entered, went directly behind the counter, and fired multiple shots.
Another eyewitness, the father of an employee, told the local news that his son called him in a panic, reporting that multiple masked suspects had stormed inside and that several co-workers were injured.
He described the scene inside as a “warzone.”
Law enforcement officers arrived quickly and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
An officer could be heard on the police scanner saying, “I’ve got one shot in the face and at least two in the leg.”
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the others were transported to nearby hospitals.
The exact conditions of the surviving victims have not been publicly released.
A large police presence remained at the scene into the early morning hours, with the restaurant placed on lockdown.
Officers were seen canvassing the parking lot, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage.
Union Police and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office are leading the investigation.
Lauren Farinas, a spokeswoman for the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, said in a statement, “This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.”
No information has been released regarding the number of suspects, their identities, a possible motive, or any arrests.
This remains a developing story. The Gateway Pundit will provide updates as new details emerge.
Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities.
WATCH:
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Politics
Dana White Hits Back at Reporter Trying to Bait Him on Question About Trump and UFC Freedom 250 at the White House (VIDEO)

UFC President Dana White held a press conference on Saturday night after the conclusion of UFC 327.
Dana White is known for his no-nonsense press conferences.
He never holds back.
A reporter tried to bait Dana White on a question about the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House in June.
UFC Freedom 250 will be hosted on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 to celebrate 250 years of the US.
“Be Part of History UFC Freedom 250 celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States with a once-in-a-generation tribute to the American fighting spirit,” the UFC said.
“From the Revolution to the Octagon, this unforgettable event will unite generations through powerful storytelling and elite competition on the world’s greatest proving ground,” the UFC said.
A reporter tried to politicize the UFC event.
“Was there ever hesitancy or consideration of perhaps having an event at the White House and maybe a part of a fan base that does not lean into those politics with the [Trump] administration?” a reporter asked Dana White.
“I don’t think like that,” Dana White said.
Dana White called Trump a good friend and praised him for being a fan of the sport.
WATCH:
Last week, UFC President Dana White hinted that President Trump would be attending Saturday night’s fight at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
“It’s good to be back in Miami. Yeah, I’m pumped. We got the big guy coming on Saturday, too. He’s coming,” Dana White said to Adin Ross.
The president is a great friend of Dana White and has attended numerous UFC fights over the years.
President Trump and Dana White made a grand entrance at the Kaseya Center later Saturday evening.
Trump UFC 327 April 2026
The UFC this weekend unveiled its official trailer for UFC 250 Freedom.
WATCH:
HISTORY AWAITS
Register NOW at https://t.co/XL2vn9cmgi for early access to tickets! #UFCWhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/ROukol3czV
— UFC (@ufc) April 12, 2026
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Politics
WATCH: Dramatic Video Shows Suspect Setting Multiple Fires Inside Ontario Mills Mall in California Before Cops Take Him Down Inside True Religion Store


A 28-year-old man from Rancho Cucamonga was arrested Friday morning after he allegedly set multiple intentional fires inside the busy Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario, California, forcing a full evacuation and temporary closure of the shopping center.
The crazy scene was captured on video by witnesses.
Ontario Police officers responded around 10:30 a.m. on Friday to reports of a suspicious male carrying a lighter and a backpack who was intentionally igniting fires inside the mall.
Callers described the suspect actively setting blazes in several stores, including the True Religion outlet and Nordstrom Rack.
Officers quickly located the suspect, identified as Luis Javier Gallegos Jr., inside the True Religion store.
Footage shared on social media shows flames burning in the store as police confront and take Gallegos into custody after he failed to comply with commands.
WATCH:
Suspect was caught on camera setting fires in multiple spots before Ontario PD officers took him down in the Mills Mall, inside a True Religion store in California.
Crazy place to choose.pic.twitter.com/XrstriAKh5
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 11, 2026
According to a press release from the Ontario Police Department, “One officer received non-life-threatening injuries during the incident and was later treated and released from a local medical center. ”
Gallegos was also injured and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
After medical clearance, Gallegos was booked into the West Valley Detention Center on an arson-related felony charge.
Explosive detection K-9 teams swept the mall as a precaution, but no additional threats were found.
Fire crews extinguished the fires with no reported injuries to shoppers or mall employees.
The mall remained closed for the rest of the day.
No motive has been released by authorities, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This incident comes days after a separate large warehouse fire in Ontario that led to arson charges against another suspect, though police have not linked the two cases.
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Suspect was caught on camera setting fires in multiple spots before Ontario PD officers took him down in the Mills Mall, inside a True Religion store in California.