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Alexander Vindman’s congressman brother leads off Dems boosting Jay Jones after texts: ‘Send a message’
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Democratic Virginia Rep. Yevgeny «Eugene» Vindman, twin brother of Trump impeachment figure Alexander Vindman, blasted out to his Twitter followers a call to vote for Democrats Jay Jones and Abigail Spanberger days after texts showed the former referenced killing Republicans.
Meanwhile, a House of Delegates candidate in conservative southside Virginia doubles and triples down on support of Jones amid social media pushback.
As Jones’ controversy and campaign unraveled over the weekend, Vindman, D-Va., took to X to issue comments standing behind the entire Democratic ticket.
«We’re just a month out from Election Day in Virginia. It’s time for our Commonwealth to send a message that we’re tired of Republican chaos,» Vindman wrote Sunday, two days after texts came to light showing Jones envisioning the murder of then-Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah.
YOUNGKIN SAYS DEMOCRAT AG CANDIDATE JAY JONES MUST ‘STEP AWAY IN DISGRACE’ OVER TEXTS ABOUT FORMER GOP LEADER
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., center, talks with Rep. Eugene Vindman, left, and his brother Alexander Vindman in Washington in 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Virginia «make a plan to vote — early if you can,» he said, adding «for» and the three X handles for gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger, lieutenant gubernatorial nominee Ghazala Hashmi and Jones.
«Your voice couldn’t be more important this year,» concluded Rep. Eugene Vindman, who coincidentally holds Democratic gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger’s former seat.
The post got ratioed by critics, including one telling Vindman, «Nobody is voting for Jay ‘Two Bullet’ Jones.»
«Get lost,» the man wrote.
JAY JONES SAID IF MORE POLICE WERE KILLED IT WOULD REDUCE SHOOTINGS OF CIVILIANS, ACCORDING TO VIRGINIA LAWMAKER
Another respondent posted a meme image of the Harrison family from «Pawn Stars» speaking with a customer and the caption «We need to tone down the political violence rhetoric» – «Virginia Democrats: Best I can do is murder your children.»
A third posted the ubiquitous «Marked Safe From… Today» flag meme, with the caption «Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones.»
«Virginia — not for lovers anymore,» another wrote, referring to the Old Dominion’s famous 50-year tourism slogan.
Rep. Eugene Vindman’s brother Alexander Vindman was a key figure in then-Rep. Adam Schiff’s impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Schiff defended then-witness Alexander Vindman in congressional hearings after Trump and other Republicans repeatedly condemned the former Ukraine-focused National Security Council staffer.
In Washington, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine also defended his support for Jones, saying he’s known the former Norfolk state delegate for 25 years.
«I think those statements were not in character, and he has apologized — I wish other people in public life would sincerely apologize for stuff,» Kaine said.
At the other end of Virginia, a Democrat running for a seat in Pittsylvania County and vicinity doubled and tripled down on her endorsement of Jones as the controversy continued.
YOUNGKIN PRESSES DEMS TO PUSH JAY JONES OFF VIRGINIA AG TICKET AFTER ‘BEYOND DISQUALIFYING’ MESSAGES SURFACE
Candidate Melody Cartwright, a former graphic designer at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville, lambasted the delegate whom Jones had incidentally texted the invective to and vociferously defended the attorney generalship nominee.
Jay Jones «will defend Virginia’s rights, healthcare, and education. Stay the course,» Cartwright wrote on X, inscribing Jones’ handle.
«I stand with (Jay Jones) period. End of statement,» Cartwright wrote in a second tweet, both of which were lambasted by critics.
«Then you stand for a man who fantasizes about the murder of his political opponent’s children and wants to kill them, the parents, and piss on their graves,» replied former Energy Department staffer Matt van Swol.
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NASCAR’s Martinsville Speedway, seen here, is the anchor of Del. Eric Phillips’ district where he is running against Democrat Melody Cartwright. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Another critic said Cartwright’s comment wasn’t just a show of support but «an endorsement of an (expletive) death-obsessed lunatic.»
«No one is surprised. By you, by him, or by your entire party. It’s who you are,» wrote conservative figure Western Lensman.
Another reply included a one-second clip of conservative journalist Andrew Breitbart from his CPAC 2012 intro video, saying «War,» which had been one of the last appearances by the major right-wing figure before his death just days later. Breitbart’s stern-faced delivery of the singular word grew into a memorialization on the right in the time since; depicting the view that the left holds visceral hatred for the right.
Virginia Del. Eric Phillips, R-Martinsville, who defeated Cartwright last cycle and faces her again, told Fox News Digital it’s «not the Virginia way» to even entertain chatter in terms of what Jones referenced in his texts.
«It’s disturbing and disgraceful for my opponent to defend Jay Jones’ vile comments,» Phillips said of Cartwright.
«Standing with someone who talks about shooting colleagues in the head, harming their children, and desecrating graves is indefensible,» Phillips added.
«Anyone who excuses or embraces that kind of hate has no business asking to serve in the Virginia House of Delegates.»
In a separate tweet, Cartwright also bashed Virginia Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chester, who originally had shared Jones’ texts with the National Review and Fox News Digital.
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New Navy Under Secretary Cao to ‘supercharge’ force by ditching DEI, raising standards, modernizing IT
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Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has tapped new Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao to lead a sweeping overhaul of the service and «supercharge the Navy and Marine Corps,» including modernizing its business and IT systems.
Cao, sworn in Oct. 3. by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, returns to the Department of the Navy with direct orders to «cut red tape and raise standards.»
Phelan said in a memo shared exclusively to Fox News Digital that the reforms are to «sharpen readiness, fix faster, and put sailors, Marines, and their families first» as well as restore the Navy and Marine Corps’ warrior ethos.
Cao, a former U.S. Navy captain, is also a well-known Republican figure, who ran for the U.S. Senate in Virginia in 2024 and in 2025, was nominated by Trump and confirmed as the 35th Navy under secretary.
HEGSETH ORDERS ABOUT FACE ON PENTAGON’S SLIPPING GROOMING STANDARDS
President Donald Trump with Hung Cao in 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
The move follows remarks by Hegseth Sept. 30 to flag and general officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
«First and foremost, we must restore a ruthless, dispassionate and common-sense application of standards,» Hesgeth said. «Standards must be uniform, gender-neutral, and high. If not, they’re not standards — they’re suggestions. Suggestions that get our sons and daughters killed.»
Cao’s reforms will start at home and include launching a new inspection system with 60-day repair timelines to overhaul military family housing.
Base dining will shift to healthier, locally sourced menus designed to mirror combat readiness and improve nutrition.
HEGSETH VOWS TO REBUILD MILITARY DETERRENCE SO ENEMIES ‘DON’T WANT TO F— WITH US’
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan greets sailors during a visit. (Courtesy of the Secretary of the Navy)
Outdated IT and business systems will be replaced with modern, mobile-ready platforms to streamline daily operations and empower sailors with tools that work for the first time.
Beyond quality-of-life upgrades, the Navy is targeting full audit compliance by FY2026 to strengthen transparency and accountability.
Recruiting reforms will eliminate DEI-based waivers in favor of merit-only accessions, while reserve forces will integrate more closely with active-duty training pipelines.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders will move faster, and new policies will expand school choice for military families.
On Guam, infrastructure upgrades, from runways to fuel and housing capacity will harden the island’s role as a vital Indo-Pacific power-projection hub.
AIR FORCE TIGHTENS RULES ON TRANSGENDER AIRMEN; SUPPORTERS SAY IT PRIORITIZES READINESS: REPORT
Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao has been tapped to lead a sweeping overhaul of the Navy and Marine Corps. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
«These aren’t talking points, they’re timelines,» Cao said of the reforms. «We’re ending bureaucratic drift and restoring excellence.»
Cao’s initiatives will also aim to unify family welfare and combat readiness under what Phelan describes as «one quarterback, one playbook.»
On Capitol Hill, Rep. Jack Whitfield, R-Texas, chair of the House Armed Services readiness panel, said Congress would «support the Navy’s renewed focus on lethality and accountability.»
HEGSETH TELLS TROOPS TO RESIGN IF THEY OPPOSE HIS PLAN TO SCRAP ‘WOKE’ POLICIES AND RESTORE WARRIOR ETHOS
Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives at the Pentagon. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
A Democratic staffer on the Senate Armed Services Committee called it «an overdue reset» and confirmed oversight «will track results closely.»
The sweeping, new portfolio integrates quality-of-service improvements, modernization, and reserve reform under a single chain of command.
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«This is about speed, standards, and service,» Phelan said. «When the basics work the first time, ships sail more, aircraft fly farther, and the world’s greatest maritime force only gets stronger.»
Hegseth and Phelan did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Roma, atascos y caos: el insólito tráfico de la antigüedad y por qué recuerda a las ciudades modernas
En la Roma antigua, los problemas de tráfico y la búsqueda de estacionamientos ya formaban parte de la vida cotidiana, lejos de la imagen de calzadas amplias y tránsito fluido. La capital del Imperio romano y otras ciudades, como Ostia y Pompeya, experimentaban una congestión que condicionaba la rutina de sus habitantes, según documenta Muy Interesante.
La presión sobre las infraestructuras viales, la saturación de las calles y la falta de espacios para estacionar generaban tensiones que recuerdan a los desafíos urbanos actuales.
El crecimiento demográfico de Roma, impulsado por su papel como metrópoli del Mediterráneo, atrajo a cientos de miles de personas dentro de sus murallas. Esta concentración provocó una demanda constante sobre las calzadas, que, aunque sólidas, no estaban preparadas para soportar el tráfico simultáneo de carros de transporte, vehículos privados y multitudes de peatones.
Las calles del centro, muchas veces estrechas, se convertían en auténticos cuellos de botella. En Pompeya y Ostia, los restos arqueológicos muestran profundas rodadas en la piedra, evidencia del paso incesante de vehículos pesados.
Estas marcas no solo atestiguan la intensidad del tráfico, sino que también reflejan el deterioro de las infraestructuras, lo que obligaba a reparaciones frecuentes y a la imposición de restricciones en ciertos tramos, como señala Muy Interesante.
Uno de los principales factores de la congestión era el movimiento constante de carros de transporte, esenciales para el aprovisionamiento de mercancías en la ciudad. El flujo de estos vehículos, especialmente durante el día, colapsaba las vías principales.
Para aliviar la situación, las autoridades imperiales dictaron normas que prohibían la circulación diurna de carros, obligando a los transportistas a operar durante la noche. Esta medida generó nuevas molestias: el estruendo de las ruedas metálicas y el tránsito de animales de tiro alteraban el descanso nocturno.
Autores clásicos como Juvenal y Marcial se quejaron del ruido que perturbaba la tranquilidad de los romanos, según recoge Muy Interesante. Así, la regulación del tráfico diurno trasladó el conflicto al horario nocturno, evidenciando la dificultad de equilibrar las necesidades económicas con la calidad de vida.
El estacionamiento representaba otro reto considerable. Sin espacios reservados, los romanos solían dejar sus carros cerca de foros, mercados o termas (baños públicos de la antigua Roma, espacios construidos para el baño y la recreación, que incluían piscinas y otras estancias), lo que generaba atascos adicionales y bloqueaba el paso de peatones.
Las inscripciones y textos legales de la época documentan quejas contra quienes ocupaban lugares indebidos. En Ostia, la acumulación de carros a la espera de descargar mercancías provocaba embotellamientos en torno a los almacenes.
En Pompeya, la presencia de postes de piedra delimitaba zonas para impedir el acceso de vehículos, reservando el espacio para peatones y actividades comerciales. La ausencia de una planificación de aparcamientos agravaba la tensión entre la circulación y la vida urbana cotidiana.
Frente a este panorama, las autoridades romanas intentaron imponer orden mediante regulaciones. Además de la prohibición diurna de circulación de carros, se establecieron restricciones de acceso a determinadas zonas, especialmente en torno al Foro Romano, donde se priorizaba el tránsito peatonal y la actividad política.
En algunas ciudades, se instalaron límites físicos como pivotes de piedra, escalones o estrechamientos intencionados de la calzada para disuadir el paso de vehículos. Estas medidas reflejan un esfuerzo consciente por gestionar la movilidad y reducir los conflictos, aunque, como muestran las fuentes literarias, rara vez lograban erradicar el problema debido a la persistente presión demográfica y económica.
La convivencia entre peatones y vehículos era fuente constante de fricciones. Los ciudadanos de a pie utilizaban aceras elevadas y pasos de piedra, como los que aún se conservan en Pompeya, pero el espacio seguía siendo insuficiente. Muchas veces, los peatones debían compartir la calzada con los carros, lo que incrementaba el riesgo de accidentes.
El filósofo Séneca criticó la incomodidad y el peligro de las calles abarrotadas, mientras que Juvenal ridiculizó la imposibilidad de moverse sin ser empujado o pisoteado. Estas quejas reflejan el malestar generalizado ante la congestión y el ruido, según destaca Muy Interesante.
Para adaptarse a esta realidad, los habitantes de Roma desarrollaron estrategias cotidianas. Algunos optaban por desplazarse a pie para evitar la lentitud de los carros, otros programaban sus viajes en horarios menos concurridos y los aristócratas recurrían a esclavos para abrirse paso en las calles más saturadas.
El ingenio y la flexibilidad se convirtieron en recursos esenciales para sobrevivir en la compleja jungla urbana romana. Incluso en ciudades más pequeñas como Pompeya, el trazado urbano revela intentos de controlar el flujo mediante calles de sentido único, zonas peatonales y sistemas de drenaje que influían en el ancho de la calzada. Estas soluciones locales demuestran que la gestión del tráfico era un desafío común en todo el Imperio.
Más allá de los aspectos prácticos, los problemas de tráfico y aparcamiento dejaron una huella cultural en la Roma antigua. El ruido de los carros se integró en el paisaje sonoro de la ciudad, y la congestión se convirtió en símbolo de los excesos urbanos, donde el lujo y el comercio coexistían con la incomodidad del hacinamiento.
El tráfico caótico llegó a ser una metáfora de la propia Roma: una ciudad poderosa y dinámica, pero también marcada por contradicciones y tensiones internas.
La experiencia cotidiana de los romanos muestra que los dilemas de movilidad y congestión urbana no son exclusivos de la modernidad, sino que han acompañado a las grandes ciudades desde hace milenios, como ha documentado Muy Interesante.
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Netanyahu, on 2-year mark of Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack, says Israel ‘not broken,’ vows to bring hostages home
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked the second year since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack in a statement shared on social media Tuesday, calling it «a fateful war for our existence» and declaring that Israel’s «enemies didn’t break us.»
«Infants, children and the elderly were murdered,» Netanyahu said in his remarks shared on X. He added that 251 men and women were taken into tunnels in the Gaza Strip, figures the IDF later released.
Netanyahu said that he and his wife, Sara, «bow our heads in memory of our martyrs and fallen,» while pledging that Israel «continues to work in every way to return all the abductees, both the living and the fallen.»
The Oct. 7 Hamas attack remains the deadliest single day for Jews since the Holocaust.
ISRAEL’S COVERT CAMPAIGN TARGETS HAMAS TERRORISTS BEHIND OCT 7 MASSACRE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers remarks during a joint news conference at the White House, Sept. 29. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Terrorists stormed Israeli communities near the Gaza border and attacked the Nova music festival, killing families in their homes and kidnapping men, women and children. The Hamas assault ignited a war that remains ongoing.
Netanyahu described the ongoing conflict as «the War of Rebirth on Seven Fronts,» a fight he said was for Israel’s survival and future. «Our bloodthirsty enemies hit us hard, but they have not broken us,» he said. «Whoever raises his hand against us will suffer unprecedented crushing blows.»
He praised Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and commanders for «waging a fierce war against those who seek our harm on every front» and asserted that Israel has «broken the Iranian axis,» while reshaping the region.
At the same time, he spoke of «immense pride in our country’s miraculous resilience» paired with the «immense pain» of loss.
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Israeli soldiers watch the northern Gaza Strip from southern Israel, July 30. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
«Our bloodthirsty enemies hit us hard, but they did not break us,» Netanyahu said.
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Netanyahu concluded his statement with a call for unity, vowing to pursue three central war aims: the return of all hostages, the elimination of Hamas’s control in Gaza and a permanent guarantee that the territory will never again threaten Israel.
«Together we will stand, and together, with God’s help, we will win,» he said.
Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have convened in Egypt this week to discuss details on President Donald Trump’s peace plan to end the war in Gaza and return 48 Israeli hostages.
Fox News Digital’s Caitlin McFall contributed to this report.
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