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Virginia leaders rebuke racist sign targeting GOP gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears: ‘Repulsive’
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Virginia leaders across party lines are condemning a racist sign displayed Thursday outside a Northern Virginia school board meeting where gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears was speaking.
«Hey Winsome, if trans can’t share your bathroom, then blacks can’t share my water fountain,» the sign in question read.
The incident occurred as the state is embroiled in multiple controversies related to transgender students’ access to bathrooms and locker rooms across various counties.
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The sign was held up while Earle-Sears attended an Arlington County school board meeting on Thursday evening. The press conference came days after the federal Department of Education designated five Northern Virginia schools «high-risk» and placed restrictions on their federal funding. The conference also follows the suspension of two male students in one Northern Virginia county, after they were found responsible for sexual harassment after complaining about a transgender student using their locker room.
A derogatory sign directed at Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was condemned by Virginia leaders as offensive and inappropriate. (Winsome Earle-Sears Campaign)
Even Earle-Sears gubernatorial opponent, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, called the sign «repulsive.»
«As I said yesterday, the sign displayed in Arlington last night was racist and abhorrent,» Spanberger said in response to the signage. «Many Virginians remember the segregated water fountains (and buses and schools and neighborhoods) of Virginia’s recent history. And no matter the intended purpose or tone and no matter how much one might find someone else’s beliefs objectionable, to threaten a return of Jim Crow and segregation to a Black woman is unacceptable. Full stop.»
Meanwhile, Spanberger’s running mate, current Virginia state senator and Democratic Party candidate for lieutenant governor Ghazala Hashmi called the sign «unacceptable.» She also made similar remarks about the incident hearkening back to «Jim Crow-era ugliness.»
Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Democratic Party nominee for governor, addresses a crowd during an event in support of her run for office at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center in Richmond, Virginia, on April 8, 2025. (Max Posner/The Washington Post/Getty Images)
In response to the incident, Republican political leaders also took the opportunity to slam Democrats.
«This is the climate Democrats created—smear, divide, then look away when it turns ugly,» said Earle-Sears running mate, GOP lieutenant governor candidate John Reid. «That sign is where their politics of resentment leads.»
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Earle-Sears added that she was «disgusted, but not surprised» by the racially charged sign. She also took the opportunity to call out her gubernatorial opponent.
«This is the ‘tolerant’ left Abigail Spanberger defends,» Earle-Sears said following the incident. «I’m the sitting lieutenant governor, second in command in the former Capitol of the confederate states. I’m an immigrant, a Marine, and above all, a human being. There is no place for this disgusting hatred in our Commonwealth.»
Earle-Sears added that anyone who refuses to condemn the sign «is complicit in approving it.»
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears said she was «disgusted, but not surprised» after a sign with racially charged remarks was held up in protest at one of her press conferences Thursday. (Winsome Earle-Sears Campaign/Getty Images)
The press conference that the sign was displayed at drew several other protesters, while supporters of Earle-Sears were present as well. It came just days after five Northern Virginia school districts refused to change their policies around letting students pick which bathroom or locker room they want to use based on their gender identity, as opposed to their biological sex.
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It also came after one of those Northern Virginia school districts suspended two biological males for complaining out loud about a transgender male who is a biological female using the male’s only locker room. The district also held the two male students responsible for sexual harassment.
The boys have filed a Title IX appeal, which has temporarily halted their suspension for the time being.
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El régimen de Kim Jong-un declaró irreversible su política nuclear y amenazó a Corea del Sur: “Haremos que paguen sin piedad”
El dictador norcoreano, Kim Jong-un, amenazó a Corea del Sur al afirmar que será tratada como “el Estado más hostil” y que cualquier acción en su contra recibirá una respuesta “sin la menor consideración ni vacilación”. El mensaje se dio en un discurso ante el Parlamento, donde también dejó en claro que su país no renunciará a su condición de potencia nuclear.
Durante su intervención, Kim sostuvo que el desarrollo de armamento atómico es una política definitiva.
“Seguiremos consolidando firmemente nuestro estatus como Estado con armas nucleares como un curso irreversible”, afirmó. En esa línea, remarcó que el fortalecimiento del arsenal forma parte de una estrategia central de defensa.
El líder comunista indicó que el país continuará ampliando sus capacidades militares, especialmente en el ámbito nuclear.
“Expandiremos y avanzaremos nuestro disuasivo nuclear de autodefensa”, señaló, al referirse a la modernización de su poder bélico. También aseguró que las fuerzas armadas deben mantener una “preparación precisa” ante posibles amenazas.
El discurso se produjo en un contexto de endurecimiento de la postura de Pyongyang hacia Seúl.
Kim abandonó referencias previas a una posible reunificación y definió la relación con Corea del Sur en términos de confrontación directa. “Designaremos a Corea del Sur como el Estado más hostil y actuaremos en consecuencia”, afirmó.
En ese marco, el dictador norcoreano advirtió que cualquier intento de afectar la soberanía de su país tendrá consecuencias. “Haremos que paguen sin piedad”, expresó, al referirse a eventuales acciones del gobierno surcoreano o de sus aliados.
Además de las cuestiones militares, Kim abordó otros aspectos de la política nacional, incluyendo la economía. En su exposición, llamó a implementar un nuevo plan de desarrollo que busca modernizar sectores industriales, aumentar la producción energética y mejorar el suministro de alimentos. Estas medidas se enmarcan en un escenario interno marcado por limitaciones estructurales y sanciones internacionales.
El Parlamento norcoreano aprobó cambios legales y un nuevo presupuesto estatal que destina una proporción significativa del gasto a la defensa. Parte de esos recursos estarán orientados al fortalecimiento del programa nuclear y a mejorar la capacidad operativa de las fuerzas armadas.
Kim también rechazó la posibilidad de negociar el desarme nuclear a cambio de beneficios económicos o garantías de seguridad. Según explicó, el país considera que mantener su arsenal le ha permitido evitar conflictos y avanzar en otros ámbitos. En ese sentido, defendió la estrategia adoptada por su gobierno como una decisión correcta.
El líder norcoreano responsabilizó a Estados Unidos y a sus aliados por la tensión en la región, al señalar que la presencia de capacidades militares estratégicas cerca de la península coreana contribuye a la inestabilidad. Sin embargo, afirmó que su país ya no se percibe únicamente en una posición defensiva.
Las declaraciones se producen tras su reciente reelección al frente del principal órgano de decisión política del país, lo que refuerza su control sobre las instituciones. El sistema político norcoreano concentra el poder en el liderazgo central, y los procesos legislativos suelen respaldar las decisiones del Ejecutivo.
En paralelo, Corea del Norte continúa profundizando vínculos con otros actores internacionales. Durante la sesión parlamentaria se difundió un mensaje del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, en el que destacó la cooperación entre ambos países y manifestó su intención de fortalecer la relación estratégica.
(Con información de AFP y Reuters)
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Top House Dem dismisses probe into Jasmine Crockett’s security guard killed in SWAT standoff
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A top House Democrat is pushing back on calls for a probe into Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, hiring a wanted fugitive as a security guard before he was fatally shot in a standoff with SWAT officers.
«I don’t know if that’s the House’s place to investigate,» Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.
Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, 39, who used the alias «Mike King» while employed by Crockett, was shot and killed by Dallas SWAT officers earlier in March after a standoff in a hospital parking garage. Police were responding to an active warrant for him after allegedly impersonating law enforcement and recovered 11 firearms during the operation, some of which were stolen.
«It depends if she was using campaign money or House resources, but that’s something for House Administration [Committee] to deal with if that’s the case,» Aguilar added.
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Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., said he’s unsure if its «the House’s place» to investigate how Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, hired a convicted criminal to provide security services. (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Revolt TV ; Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Crockett’s office paid King at least $6,300 for security services in 2025, according to a Fox News Digital review of Crockett’s members representational allowance (MRA). The congresswoman’s House campaign account also doled out $340 to King for security services in March 2025, according to Federal Election Commission filings.
The MRA funding bucket — made up of taxpayer dollars — is effectively an operating budget for each lawmaker to pay staff, cover security expenses, and handle other operational costs.
Fox News Digital reached out to the House Administration Committee for comment.
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Crockett has denied any wrongdoing and said her office followed every House protocol while employing Robinson, who she claimed did not raise any suspicions while a member of her security detail.
«There was never any reason to suspect that he wasn’t who he held himself out to be,» Crockett said in a statement released by her office.
Rather, Crockett has blamed «shortcomings» in the vetting process that failed to verify Robinson’s identity or catch his lengthy rap sheet, including multiple arrests for theft and violating probation.
«We are fortunate that this is someone who used those loopholes without malice,» Crockett said, adding that a preliminary review showed that Robinson had not committed any violent crimes.
Crockett dismissed questions about whether she knew about Robinson’s criminal history before hiring him during a recent interview with Fox News Digital.
«I’m going to refer you to my page,» the Texas Democrat said, referring to her social media post. «I made a statement and I said there would be no additional statements. You need someone to read it for you? I can find someone to do that.»
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, declined to provide additional comment regarding her fugitive bodyguard when pressed by Fox News Digital. (Fox News Digital Hired/Nicholas Ballasy)
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House GOP leadership has voiced openness to a probe, but cautioned that lawmakers are still learning details about the incident.
«I need to get the facts on did he have a background check … but there are processes in place,» House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital. «We’ll look at the possible need to tighten that up.»
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., chairman of the House Oversight Committee, did not answer definitively when asked by Fox News Digital whether Republicans planned to investigate the incident, saying he was still reviewing the matter.
Aguilar said he did not expect Republicans to launch a formal investigation, citing Crockett’s loss in the Texas Senate primary against state legislator James Talarico, D-Texas.
«Jasmine didn’t win, so I assume that they’re probably not going to be focused on her as much,» Aguilar said, referring to House Republicans.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., signaled openness to a House probe, but said he needs to review the incident further. (Getty Images)
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Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Va., said the incident is likely to spark conversations among lawmakers about scrutinizing the vetting process lawmakers use for security personnel.
«We need to tighten up the processes around members hiring security,» Walkinshaw told Fox News Digital.
Crockett’s office did not respond to a request for comment about how Robinson was vetted before being hired as a member of her security detail.
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