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Capitol Police Investigating After Dem Rep. Brad Schneider’s Office Vandalized, Photos of Israeli Hostages Torn in ‘Vile Act of Hate’

Illinois Democrat Rep. Brad Schneider announced on Friday that his office had been vandalized in what he described as a “vile act of hate,” which saw photos of hostages in Gaza — some of whom are Americans — being ripped off the wall. U.S. Capitol Police are looking into the incident but will not provide information, citing the need to “protect the investigation.”

JDCA 2024 Leadership Summit - Brad Schneider Brad Schneider at the Jewish Democratic Counc

RANDY CLARK: Record 191K Murders Reported Under Mexican President’s Watch

As the six-year presidential term of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) comes to an end, his legacy will be the highest number of homicides recorded under any presidential term since the Mexican Revolution. The record 191,600 murders during his term highlight the devastating effects of his “Abrazos, no blazes” or “Hugs, not bullets” policy approach to dealing with the violent drug cartels operating throughout the county.

Murder is legacy of Mexican President AMLO (Photos: Mexican Government)

Texas Declares Disaster Areas Ahead of Hurricane Beryl Landfall

Texas officials added 81 additional counties to the state’s disaster declaration in preparation for Hurricane Beryl’s arrival. The storm’s forecasted path shifted the expected landfall to the north and east of previous projections. The latest addition to the disaster declaration list brings the total number of Texas counties to 121.

Texans Prepare for Hurricane Beryl (Getty Images)