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GOP congressman-elect makes unusual Trump request, ejects reporter during profanity-laced victory speech
Anthony Constantino, a former boxer and the CEO of the printing company Sticker Mule, delivered a profanity-laden victory speech after his election to New York’s 21st Congressional District, kicking a reporter out of the room and calling on President Donald Trump to pardon Sean «Diddy» Combs.
«I think President Trump should consider freeing Diddy,» Constantino said, referring to the incarcerated producer.
«A historic New Yorker that did great things for New York State. I think we should consider it.»
Constantino’s brazen speech contrasts sharply with the demeanor of the district’s outgoing incumbent, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., the former No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives. It also raises questions about whether Constantino earnestly hopes to see the administration pardon Combs, who was convicted of prostitution across state lines.
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«Where’s my lawyer at? I have a very good lawyer. Listen, I’m fighting for New York. I want to bring excitement back to New York. I want to bring jobs back to New York,» Constantino said moments before his request.
During his 31-minute speech, Constantino spoke about political allies, enemies, the media, power struggles and his vision for the country. He even had a rapper friend perform a freestyle tribute to his congressional election.
At points, Constantino adopted an openly combative tone — especially with respect to members of the press.
«Listen to me, scumbags. Telling people the truth is the right thing to do. I had to listen to you a–holes say ‘dairy farmer Blake Gendebien,’» Constantino said, referring to news coverage of his Democratic challenger.
«He’s not a dairy farmer; his parents were dairy farmers … but you wouldn’t say that because you’re a bunch of f—ing a–holes,» he added.
At one point, Constantino singled out a pair of reporters in the crowd.
«Look at that a–hole right there. Him. Look at that guy. Take a picture of him … and Kay Lisa, another f—ing a–hole.»
Constantino then ordered one of the reporters removed from the room, describing him as an «angry motherf—er.»
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«Actually, do me a favor. This guy is so — he’s looking at me. Kick him out. Just kick him out. Get him out of here. You’re just a rude person. If you want to be tough on me, get out. Go right now. I’m not playing games with you. You deleted two of my interviews … bye bye,» Constantino said.
Stefanik, a former GOP conference chair and Trump’s first pick to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, was considered by many a rising star within the Republican Party.
Although Stefanik began the confirmation process for the nomination, Trump ultimately rescinded his pick, calling on Stefanik to remain in the House, where Republicans held a razor-thin majority. A few months later, Stefanik announced that she would not pursue reelection or a bid for governor, citing a desire to focus on her family and avoid a primary contest.
Notably, Stefanik endorsed Constantino after the GOP primary for New York’s 21st Congressional District.
«In the coming months, I know Anthony will continue to work hard to earn your support. He will put the people first and will be a strong representative in Washington for the incredible hardworking families in our great district,» Stefanik said in a post to social media.
Constantino also secured backing from President Donald Trump.
Constantino made headlines in 2024 when he put up a giant 100-foot «VOTE FOR TRUMP» sign atop his company building.
City officials, including Democratic Mayor Michael Cinquanti, argued the sign violated code because it «presents a dangerous distraction and impacts traffic flow,» especially at night when it is illuminated.
After a legal battle, courts ruled that Constantino had a right to keep the sign in place, a decision he called an «epic win for free speech.»
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Last Tuesday, Constantino narrowly won his race in a 50.9% to 48.8% victory over Gendebien.
During his campaign, Constantino stressed his alignment with Trump, highlighting his record as a business owner, promised to bring reliable cell phone service to northern New York and reduce utility costs, according to his website.
Having secured his congressional race, Constantino will be sworn into office on Jan. 3, 2027, alongside the rest of the 120th Congress.
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Fiery chaos erupts across Spain as protesters clash with police during massive nationwide strike
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Unruly protesters set fires, smashed storefronts and launched fireworks at riot police across parts of Spain on Wednesday as a massive nationwide strike over soaring housing costs disrupted transportation and businesses.
Violent scenes unfolded in Barcelona, where some demonstrators vandalized stores along the city’s popular Paseo de Gracia shopping boulevard, set small bonfires and launched fireworks at officers arriving in riot gear and armored vehicles, according to The Associated Press.
The violence erupted after a largely peaceful march as Spain experienced its first general strike in 14 years, with workers demanding relief from skyrocketing rents and the rising cost of living.
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A protestor holds up a poster as objects burn in the background during a demonstration over the housing crisis Wednesday in Barcelona, Spain. (David Ramos/Getty Images)
Housing activists claimed 400,000 people marched through Barcelona, while city officials estimated attendance at 55,000. Government officials reported another 120,000 demonstrators gathered in Madrid despite heavy rain, the AP reported.
The nationwide walkout disrupted public transportation, forced some businesses to close and blocked major roads. Police made arrests across the country, while officers used pepper spray against demonstrators in Madrid, according to the AP.
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Rioters burn trash cans Wednesday in Spain during a nationwide general strike over the country’s housing crisis, with workers also demanding greater purchasing power ahead of a snap general election at the end of the month, near Catalunya square in Barcelona. (Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images)
The unrest comes amid growing frustration over Spain’s housing crisis, fueled in part by the eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid woman who had lived in her apartment for seven decades before reportedly facing a tripling of her rent. She died weeks later, according to the BBC.
The housing crisis has become a major political flashpoint ahead of Spain’s Nov. 29 parliamentary elections, with Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reportedly encouraging workers to exercise their right to strike.
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Rioters light fires and throw objects during unrest Wednesday over the housing crisis in Barcelona, Spain. (David Ramos/Getty Images)
But the demonstrations have also sparked a political clash, with conservative opposition leaders accusing Sánchez’s government of exploiting the unrest for electoral gain, according to the BBC.
Meanwhile, Spain’s largest labor unions declared the ongoing strike a success despite business groups disputing claims of widespread participation.
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Stephen Miller’s internal memo unleashes Trump agencies after ‘absolute control’ under Wiles’ reign
EXCLUSIVE: A memo describing the new White House hierarchy under chief of staff Stephen Miller circulated within the Trump administration this week, and details how Cabinet secretaries will now have more control over their own messaging.
This is a shift from what insiders say was administration-wide communications control implemented by former chief of staff Susie Wiles during the first nearly two years of President Donald Trump’s second term.
«This will streamline the Cabinet, making it a more effective instrument for the President, whereas previously it was too constrained,» a source familiar with the message told Digital.
The memo was sent by Miller’s office after he took over the role on Monday. It was titled as a memo on administrative matters and personnel changes, the source said.
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«The White House position of Cabinet Secretary will be changed to the role of Director of Cabinet Relations, focused on providing support and reinforcement of President Trump’s tremendous Cabinet Secretaries,» details the memo, which Digital viewed.
«Each cabinet leader serves as the best leader and communicator for their individual Departments, and this new position will ensure our Cabinet is resourced and bolstered by the White House to deliver swift, critical, and lasting wins for the American people,» the memo continues.
Another source who is familiar with day-to-day administration operations believes the memo signals a shift in communications policy, giving different agencies the ability to control their own messaging now that Miller has become chief of staff.
The source said that previously, they believe Wiles had a chokehold on nearly all the administration’s communications, and that there were «a lot of prescriptive directives» from Wiles’ camp.
«I mean, to me, it reflects well on Miller and his team and I think it’s really smart to be making these moves quite clear, to be communicating clearly and effectively, you know?» the source said, speaking of the policy shake-up described in the memo.
The source added that the policy change is «unleashing the Cabinet to be the captains of their own ship.»
«It’s more [of] a recognition that you can’t possibly effectively micromanage this wide of an organization and that sometimes it might be better to trust and invest in a support system that elevates the people who are closest to the issues,» the source said.
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A former Trump administration official had much more direct criticism of Wiles’ management style.
«She wants complete authority,» the source said.
«The control doesn’t come from, ‘hey, you have to do this.’ The control comes from threat of duress. Like, ‘if you don’t do this, I’m going to destroy you in the media,’» they continued. «The thing is, she has been very clear. ‘I can’t control [Trump]. I can control everything else.’»
The source accused Wiles of approaching Cabinet secretaries and warning them that if they said anything off script in the media, that midterm GOP election losses would be blamed on them.
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«It’s absolute control,» the source said.
The memo also highlights some hierarchical changes within the administration, saying the director of presidential scheduling and the Office of Presidential Scheduling will report directly to Chamberlain Harris, the deputy director of outer oval operations.
It also confirms previous reporting that Caleb Orr, formerly the assistant secretary of state for economic and business affairs, will become the chief of staff for policy.
«The White House will run a clear and regular policy process through the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and the National Security Advisor, with clearly defined responsibilities and assignments and no overlapping policy portfolios,» the memo says.
Wiles did not return Digital’s request for comment by time of publication.
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El presidente Bernardo Arévalo supervisa en Santa Rosa obras viales, educativas y sanitarias por más de USD 7,1 millones
El presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, recorrió Santa Rosa para supervisar obras educativas, viales y sanitarias, entre ellas dos tramos carreteros con una inversión superior a USD 7,1 millones. La jornada incluyó una escuela preprimaria en Pueblo Nuevo Viñas y proyectos de conexión regional en Nueva Santa Rosa.
La red vial atendida por los proyectos en marcha supera los 100 kilómetros, mientras otros 69 kilómetros se encuentran en fase de formulación. Las obras abarcan rutas que comunican municipios rurales, zonas de producción agrícola y comunidades del pueblo Xinca.
La ampliación educativa y sanitaria en el departamento
La primera visita se realizó en la escuela preprimaria de Pueblo Nuevo Viñas, donde Arévalo fue recibido por la directora María José Aya Veliz y el alcalde Cristian Josué Blanco Fajardo. El centro cuenta con una rampa de acceso para niños con discapacidad, y durante el recorrido se abordó el plan de remozamiento de establecimientos educativos del departamento.
En Santa Rosa se ejecutaron 37 proyectos mediante el Consejo Departamental de Desarrollo durante los últimos tres años y hay otros 20 previstos para 2027. En el ciclo de cobertura educativa del Ministerio de Educación se abrieron 17 centros el año pasado: siete de ciclo básico y once de diversificado; para el próximo período se proyectan 22 establecimientos adicionales, 11 de básico y 11 de diversificado.
El municipio de Pueblo Nuevo Viñas duplicó su presupuesto de inversión entre 2023 y 2024, al pasar de 12 a 25 millones de quetzales procedentes de fondos ordinarios y extraordinarios. Los recursos se destinaron a carreteras, escuelas, agua potable y saneamiento, mientras la municipalidad prevé construir una nueva sede y un estadio con fondos propios.
Arévalo afirmó ante la comunidad educativa que la obra pública forma parte de las obligaciones estatales. “Cuando un gobierno gobierna con honestidad y entrega obra, no le está haciendo un favor a la gente, está cumpliendo con su deber”, sostuvo.
El mandatario informó que fueron remozadas 805 escuelas en Santa Rosa. A escala nacional, indicó que 30.000 de las 34.000 escuelas del país ya recibieron intervenciones.
El municipio también contará con una farmacia Proam bajo un esquema en el que la municipalidad aporta el local y el Gobierno central provee medicamentos y personal. Los precios de los productos pueden ser hasta cinco veces menores que los del mercado comercial.
La infraestructura sanitaria construida durante los tres años de la actual administración alcanzó 7.023 metros cuadrados en Santa Rosa. La superficie supera la suma de los 1.023 metros cuadrados edificados durante los cuatro años de Jimmy Morales y los 2.143 metros cuadrados correspondientes a los cuatro años de Alejandro Giammattei.
Los caminos que conectarán cinco municipios
En Nueva Santa Rosa comenzó la supervisión del tramo carretero Trapiche-Ojo de Agua, una obra que conectará Barberena, Cuilapa, Santa Cruz Naranjo, Santa Rosa de Lima y Nueva Santa Rosa. El alcalde Enrique Arredondo señaló que la gestión del proyecto demandó ocho años y atravesó cambios de gobierno antes de su concreción.
La carretera hacia Cacalotepeque, que enlaza comunidades del pueblo Xinca, ya cuenta con adjudicación aprobada. La ministra de Comunicaciones, Infraestructura y Vivienda, Norma Zea, informó al alcalde sobre la autorización antes del acto público.
Sergio Arroyo, representante del Consejo Comunitario de Desarrollo de Ojo de Agua, indicó que la nueva vía facilitará el traslado de cosechas, el acceso a servicios de salud y la circulación de comerciantes y transportistas procedentes de distintos departamentos.
Zea detalló que el Fondo Social mantiene 15 proyectos de pavimentación en revisión para iniciar en 2027. La Dirección General de Caminos ya concluyó la rehabilitación de la ruta CA1 Oriente, entre el desvío de Pueblo Viñas y Barberena, y ejecuta obras en los tramos Molino-Oratorio-Valle Nuevo y Hawái-Chapetón.
La Unidad Constructora de Edificios del Estado mantiene 13 proyectos en ejecución, entre remozamientos de puestos de salud y escuelas. También distribuyó más de 6.300 piezas de mobiliario escolar en 112 centros educativos de 10 municipios.
Arévalo anunció además un Instituto Regional de Excelencia en Cuilapa, destinado a brindar educación técnica a estudiantes destacados de Santa Rosa. El establecimiento será uno de seis a ocho institutos proyectados para todo el país y su construcción comenzará antes de que termine el año.
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