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Bumpy Weather Over Newark: House Democrats could face consequences for Delaney Hall incident
What’s dicier these days?
Flying into Newark Liberty Airport? Or finding yourself near the front gate of an ICE detention center in Newark?
To the mind of famous bandleader Raymond Scott – you’re in for «Bumpy Weather Over Newark» either way. That’s one of Scott’s most famous compositions. It ranks right up there with «Powerhouse» and the scores to 120 Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons.
A trio of House Democrats scuffled with federal law enforcement officers last week at Delaney Hall in Newark. It’s possible they could face discipline from the House for the fracas. Or worse.
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Fox is told that arrests could be in the offing for Reps. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., and Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. (Getty Images)
Fox is told that arrests could be in the offing for Reps. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., and Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J.
«What happened on May 9th was not oversight. It was a political stunt that put the safety of our law enforcement officers, our agents, our staff, and our detainees at risk,» said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to a House hearing Wednesday. «The behavior was lawlessness. And it was beneath this body.»
Noem should know something about that. She served in the House for eight years. On her way into the hearing, Noem said that an investigation is underway.
«I think that arrests are still on the table for this,» said Homeland Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin on Fox. «If it was a typical U.S. citizen and they tried to storm into a detention facility that’s housing dangerous criminals or any person at all, they would be arrested. Just because you are a Member of Congress or just because you’re a public official does not mean you are above the law.»
Democrats argue they did nothing wrong. They had a right, under the law, to request an inspection of the facility. That comports with their oversight responsibilities. But House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., assessed videotape of Democrats tangling with federal agents. He determined that wasn’t oversight.
«It looked like a battery to me,» said Johnson.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., saw it differently.
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during his press conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 28, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
«There is zero basis to hold any Member of Congress accountable,» said Jeffries. «No videos have been produced suggesting that they’ve engaged in any inappropriate activity. And if those videos existed, certainly they would have been put into the public domain by now. Those videos haven’t been released because they don’t exist.»
Chatter about possible arrests or sanctions for the Democrats rattled around Capitol Hill all week. McIver and her aides bowled past a wall of reporters en route to the Noem hearing Wednesday.
«Are you worried about being arrested potentially?» asked yours truly.
McIver’s aides pushed arms and hands holding microphones out of the way.
«Excuse me! Excuse me!» ordered McIver, never breaking stride.
«The Speaker has talked about censure, Ms. McIver. Do you have any response to that?» I asked.
The Congresswoman disappeared behind a doorway to the House Homeland Security Committee, never responding.
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Colleague Dan Scully tried valiantly to get McIver to comment on Thursday. But no dice.
«(Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey) Alina Habba said she was going to announce an investigation. Was there any sort of deal made between you and what happened over there? Do you care to comment on that at all?» asked Scully.
Silence from McIver.
«Has anyone from DOJ reached out to you?» asked another reporter.
Crickets.
«Congresswoman, do you regret shoving officers? Did you think you would get away with that?» asked another scribe.
Nada.
«Do you have any comment at all?» queried Scully.
It’s doubtful that even the resourcefulness of TV’s MacGyver could have pried loose any response from McIver.
Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution to strip McIver, Menendez and Watson Coleman of their committee assignments.
«Keep your hands off of Members of Congress,» warned Jeffries.
Yours truly followed up with Jeffries at his press conference Tuesday.
«What happens if they were to go and arrest these Members, or if they would try to sanction them in the House first?» I asked.
«They’ll find out,» replied Jeffries.
«What would you do?» I followed up.
«They’ll find out,» repeated Jeffries.
«What resource?» I countered.
«They’ll find out,» he said again.
«Doesn’t that broach…?»
«They’ll find out.»
«Does that go against…?»
«That’s a red line,» said Jeffries.
«What’s the red line?» I asked.
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«It’s a red line. It’s very clear. First of all, I think that the so-called Homeland Security spokesperson is a joke. It’s a joke. They know better than to go down that road. And it’s been made loudly and abundantly clear to the Trump Administration. We’re not going to be intimidated by their tactics,» said Jeffries. «There are clear lines that they just dare not cross.»
An arrest of these lawmakers would spark a firestorm on Capitol Hill. Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution generally shields lawmakers from charges – so long they as they are conducting official Congressional business. A lawmaker isn’t off the hook if they shoot someone. But the Founders were mindful of how politically-motivated arrests could undercut the work of Congress. So, they crafted what’s known as the «Speech or Debate» clause to inoculate lawmakers when conducting business.
«They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place,» reads the provision.
«I don’t think that’s Speech and Debate clause,» said Johnson about the rhubarb in Newark. «We have to set a standard here. You cannot have Members of Congress pushing law enforcement officials around and that’s exactly what everybody saw on the videotape.»
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., wondered how a prosecution might short-circuit Congressional prerogatives and privileges.
«I think it’s a sign of weakness to instill fear,» said Pelosi. «It does definitely step on the Speech or Debate Clause.»
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., wondered how a prosecution might short-circuit Congressional prerogatives and privileges. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
One Democrat involved in the Newark skirmish said prosecution wouldn’t surprise her.
«The rule of law means nothing to them,» said Watson Coleman. «I think the majority of this country will see that this is not American. This is not upholding the Constitution.»
House Republicans would like to censure the triumvirate of New Jersey Democrats who were at Delaney Hall. Censure is one of the official modes of discipline in the House, just short of expulsion. That requires a vote on the House floor. The House voted to censure Rep. Al Green, D-Tex., after he hectored President Trump during his speech to a Joint Session of Congress in March.
Like all things, it’s about the math. And Fox is told the House likely lacks the votes to discipline the Members or oust them from committees.
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As for criminal charges? Those remain to be seen. But actually arresting a Member of Congress would undoubtedly trigger some «Bumpy Weather Over Newark.»
And a political firestorm in Washington, DC.
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Insólito: un esquiador británico terminó la Copa del Mundo de Oslo bajo los efectos del alcohol
Gabriel Gledhill, esquiador británico de 23 años, cruzó la meta en la Copa del Mundo de Oslo tras aceptar bebidas alcohólicas del público durante toda la prueba. En los cincuenta kilómetros estilo libre de esquí de fondo, terminó en el puesto 67 y el deportista reconoció que bebió entre diez y doce cervezas antes de llegar a la meta. El incidente cobró notoriedad viral y desató un debate sobre los límites del espectáculo en el ámbito profesional.
El atleta, nacido en Inglaterra y residente en Noruega desde hace cinco años, explicó el contexto de su accionar a la agencia noruega de noticias NTB. Durante la competencia, aceptó todas las bebidas que recibió, consciente de que podría tratarse de la última vez que participaba en el circuito noruego de esquí de fondo por razones vinculadas a su situación migratoria. El atleta admitió: “Me ofrecieron mucha cerveza y alcohol durante el recorrido, por lo que terminé bastante borracho, pero fue muy divertido”. Además, reveló que también aceptó snus —un tipo de tabaco húmedo sueco— y hasta enjuague bucal, lo que le provocó vómitos durante buena parte del recorrido.
La permanencia del esquiador en Noruega se encuentra en riesgo, ya que las autoridades locales rechazaron su solicitud de residencia permanente por motivos económicos. El deportista enfrenta la posibilidad de abandonar el país antes del 28 de marzo, fecha en la que vencerá su permiso actual. Según sus propias palabras: “Significaría el fin de mi carrera. Mi entorno de entrenamiento se encuentra íntegramente en Lillehammer. Si tengo que irme del país ahora, tendría que abandonar el esquí de fondo y retirarme de este deporte”, declaró a NTB.
El comportamiento del atleta provocó duras críticas entre colegas y seguidores del deporte. Durante la carrera, el esquiador fue adelantado por competidoras de la rama femenina, algo poco frecuente en la competencia masculina debido a las diferencias de desarrollo y ritmo entre los circuitos masculinos y femeninos, lo que intensificó las dudas sobre su desempeño y actitud.
El portal deportivo español MARCA recogió la opinión de Petter Soleng Skinstad, exesquiador y comentarista de televisión: “A Gledhill le encanta ser el centro de atención en las redes sociales y la televisión. Pero hay un límite para lo que resulta entretenido. Creo que ese límite se ha alcanzado”.
Por su parte, el británico defendió que su comportamiento no perjudicó a los demás ni alteró el desarrollo de la jornada. Destacó que para él la carrera representó un momento especial vinculado a una posible despedida y “podría ser mi última carrera aquí, así que tuve que aceptar todas las ofertas de cerveza y alcohol que hicieron”, sentenció ante NTB.
La jornada no estuvo exenta de polémica entre seguidores y responsables del circuito internacional: la controversia alcanzó a entrenadores y dirigentes deportivos, quienes insistieron en la necesidad de preservar la integridad y el respeto en el esquí de fondo profesional.
La red social Instagram, a través de la cuenta oficial de la Copa del Mundo de Esquí de Fondo, publicó un video del atleta británico con una cerveza en la mano. En el mensaje, se optó por destacar su humor y la visibilidad que aportó al circuito internacional: “Hoy también fueron los últimos 50 km para un chico que se ha convertido en alguien reconocido en el esquí de fondo. Gracias por destacar esta actitud, Gabriel, y por traer tu humor, aura y visibilidad al esquí de fondo”.
Según MARCA, el incidente llevó al británico a convertirse en un personaje mediático dentro de la disciplina, tanto por su desempeño como por el episodio protagonizado en Oslo, lo que reavivó el debate sobre la profesionalidad y los límites del espectáculo en la alta competencia.
La conducta de Gledhill abrió interrogantes sobre posibles sanciones o futuras regulaciones relativas al consumo de alcohol en las pruebas de esquí de fondo. Hasta ahora, no se han anunciado medidas específicas.
El deportista, mientras tanto, enfrenta un futuro incierto ante la posibilidad de dejar Noruega en los próximos días. Agradeció el apoyo recibido y manifestó su intención de continuar en el esquí de fondo, ya sea en Noruega o en otro país, si no logra revertir su situación migratoria.
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Google Gemini declares only GOP senators violate hate speech policy, zero Democrats, author claims
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EXCLUSIVE: Google’s AI chatbot Gemini flagged several Republicans — but no Democrats — when asked to identify senators who have made statements that violate its hate speech policies, author Wynton Hall told Fox News Digital. It’s just one example of what the author believes is a deeply ingrained bias against conservatives found in artificial intelligence tools.
Hall used the «deep research» function on Google’s Gemini Pro. Fox News Digital reviewed a screen recording of Hall’s prompt and findings. Google did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
One of the Republicans flagged by Gemini in Hall’s research, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, of Tennessee, was listed for characterizing «transgender identity as a harmful cultural ‘influence’ and has used ‘woke’ as a derogatory slur against protected groups.» Another, Arkansas’ Sen. Tom Cotton, was cited for cosponsoring legislation «to exclude transgender students from sports.»
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Hall argues that artificial intelligence is biased in his new book «Code Red: The Left, The Right, China and the Race to Control AI.» (Wei Leng Tay/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
The finding stood out against a backdrop of inflammatory rhetoric from some Democrats in recent years.
In 2023, Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., warned that then-candidate Donald Trump was «destructive to our democracy» and needed to be «eliminated.» However, he quickly apologized for his comments, claiming that it was a «poor choice of words.»
Last year, Texas Democratic House candidate Rep. Jolanda Jones made a throat-slashing gesture while rejecting former first lady Michelle Obama’s famous mantra, «when they go low, we go high,» on CNN’s «Outfront.»
«If you hit me in my face, I’m not going to punch you back in your face. I’m going to go across your neck,» Jones said while making a slashing motion across her neck. «We can go back-and-forth, fighting each other’s faces. You’ve got to hit hard enough where they won’t come back,» she added.
But for Hall, Gemini’s seemingly partisan answer underscored the central argument of his new book, «Code Red: The Left, The Right, China and the Race to Control AI.» In it, he argues that AI systems marketed as neutral are increasingly shaped by the ideological assumptions of the people and institutions who create them, which are far from neutral.
His book starts out with a clear example.
Less than 10 weeks before the 2024 election, a series of viral videos appeared to expose a strange double standard in American homes. When users asked Amazon’s Alexa why they should vote for Kamala Harris, the device delivered a polished endorsement. When asked why they should vote for Donald Trump, Alexa declined, citing a policy of neutrality.
«I cannot provide content that promotes a specific political party or a specific candidate,» Alexa said.
Hall says the concern extends beyond a single Gemini output.
«AI’s Silicon Valley architects lean left politically, and their lopsided political donations to Democrats underscore their ideological aims,» Hall told Fox News Digital.
To Hall, episodes like this show how AI can shape political perceptions while maintaining the appearance of objectivity. «Through algorithm throttling and shadow bans, Big Tech centralized control over which voices soar and sink across social networks. Now AI has put Big Tech’s consolidating control on steroids,» he writes.
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Hall alleges Google Gemini flagged Republican senators’ rhetoric as hate speech while identifying no Democratic violations, raising questions about AI bias. (Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
He argues that this imbalance reflects the politics of the people building the systems. The billionaires driving the AI revolution, he says, invest their money and political energy where their values lie. As PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel once put it, «Silicon Valley is a one-party state.»
The money appears to bear that out. According to Hall, 85% of political donations from employees at Apple, Meta, Amazon and Google go to Democrats.
After Trump’s 2024 victory, major tech companies made the customary $1 million inauguration donations. But Hall argues those gestures did little to hide where Silicon Valley’s loyalties had long been. Aside from Elon Musk, he says, most of Big Tech’s leading figures remained firmly on the left.
Hall points to Democratic fundraising in 2024 as evidence of Silicon Valley’s political influence, citing major support from figures including Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, Reid Hoffman and Laurene Powell Jobs.
But Hall argues the bigger issue is not campaign money.
It is the growing influence of AI systems that many people assume are neutral and objective. He warns that users often trust those answers too much, even when they may be biased.
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To Hall, this bias is reinforced by the relationship between tech companies and legacy media. He argues AI systems are trained on enormous amounts of content from outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic and Reuters, while conservative outlets are largely excluded.
The result, he says, is a closed loop: AI absorbs the assumptions of legacy media and repackages them as objective truth. Hall argues conservatives must respond by demanding transparency in training data and ending taxpayer-funded contracts for vendors whose systems show political bias.
«Whoever wins the AI fairness battle,» Hall concludes, «will shape the minds and political attitudes of future generations. The time to act is now.»
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