Contracts Update!
In the last 5 days, agencies terminated 123 wasteful contacts with a ceiling value of $5.3B and savings of $4.2B, including an $857k DOI contract for a βtechnical advisor, Lagos Nigeriaβ, a $1.5M Dept. of Treasury contract for βWord Processing and Document Formatting Services Examination Trainingβ for the IRS, SBSE and HCO, and a $785k State Dept. consulting contract for βstaffingβ.
Department of Government Efficiency
In the last 5 days, agencies terminated 123 wasteful contacts with a ceiling value of $5.3B and savings of $4.2B, including an $857k DOI contract for a βtechnical advisor, Lagos Nigeriaβ, a $1.5M Dept. of Treasury contract for βWord Processing and Document Formatting Services Examination Trainingβ for the IRS, SBSE and HCO, and a $785k State Dept. consulting contract for βstaffingβ.
Department of Government Efficiency
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Watch: Super cool and fully-formed dust devil spotted this afternoon by Koosharem Reservoir, Utah.
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Please, pray for the two Gibson City Police officers who were shot in the line of duty yesterday morning.ππ» Illinois: A manhunt is underway in Gibson City, Il. after a suspect shot two law enforcement officers responding to a report of a naked man. Theβ¦
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UPDATE: Injured law enforcement officers released from hospital after shooting last week, Illinois State Police say.
A Gibson City police officer and Ford County sheriffβs deputy are on the mend after a shooting nearly a week ago.
State Police said the officer and deputy were hit by gunfire attempting to make contact with the man, identified as 70-year-old David Jordan, at his home.
The deputy, a six-year veteran of the sheriffβs office, was shot in the left knee and arm. The officer, on the force for a year, was shot in the left hip.
State Police said neither officer fired their weapons. Both were released from the hospital on Aug. 10 and have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Law enforcement is still searching for Jordan, wanted in connection with the shooting.
More: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/08/14/isp-injured-law-enforcement-officers-released-hospital-after-shooting/
A Gibson City police officer and Ford County sheriffβs deputy are on the mend after a shooting nearly a week ago.
State Police said the officer and deputy were hit by gunfire attempting to make contact with the man, identified as 70-year-old David Jordan, at his home.
The deputy, a six-year veteran of the sheriffβs office, was shot in the left knee and arm. The officer, on the force for a year, was shot in the left hip.
State Police said neither officer fired their weapons. Both were released from the hospital on Aug. 10 and have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Law enforcement is still searching for Jordan, wanted in connection with the shooting.
More: https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/08/14/isp-injured-law-enforcement-officers-released-hospital-after-shooting/
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President Trump on his meeting with President Putin: "We had a very good meeting today but we'll see β you have to get a deal. We agreed on a lot of points. I want to see people stop dying in Ukraine... If we can end that war it would be very good."
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Q: "This does not impact the United States as much as it does our allies in Europe... but you're doing it anyway. Why?"
POTUS: "Number one is lives, and number two is everything else."
POTUS: "Number one is lives, and number two is everything else."
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Q: "This does not impact the United States as much as it does our allies in Europe... but you're doing it anyway. Why?" POTUS: "Number one is lives, and number two is everything else."
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POTUS: "The meeting was a very warm meeting between two very important countries β and it's very good when they get along. I think we're pretty close to a deal. Now look, Ukraine has to agree to it."
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π¨DEVELOPING: 7-month-old boy missing in Yucaipa, California. August 15, 2025 Investigators from our Specialized Investigations Division are continuing to investigate the reported kidnapping of a seven-month-old, after the child's mother reported being attackedβ¦
UPDATE 8/15/25
Investigators continue their search for the 7-month-old baby boy who was reportedly kidnapped last night in Yucaipa. The child has not been found, and our investigators will continue to work on this case to locate the child.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sheriffβs Dispatch at 909-387-3717.
San Bernardino County Sheriff
Investigators continue their search for the 7-month-old baby boy who was reportedly kidnapped last night in Yucaipa. The child has not been found, and our investigators will continue to work on this case to locate the child.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sheriffβs Dispatch at 909-387-3717.
San Bernardino County Sheriff
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Tennessee: The most recent school bus incident in Jefferson County left $50,000 in property damage and a student resource officer injured according to the police report filed by the Jefferson County Sheriffβs Office on August 7, 2025.
A 19-year-old suspect boarded an unattended school bus at Rush Strong School where he found the ignition key in the bus and started the engine. Rush Strong School Student Resource Officer Chris Holloway observed the suspect behind the wheel of the bus, later he was joined by Officer Mason Byrd who was dispatched to the scene.
The suspect was backing the bus toward a chain link fence.
When SRO Holloway approached the bus, the suspect had rammed the fence causing $5000 in damage to the fence and $45,000 in damage to the bus.
Suspect Cannon was tazed by Holloway and during the struggle to arrest him, Chief Deputy Carter and Byrd struggled to subdue him. In the chaos, Holloway was bitten by the suspect 3 times.
Read more: https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/bizarre-school-bus-theft-incident-in-jefferson-county-leaves-property-damaged-sro-bitten-by-suspect/
A 19-year-old suspect boarded an unattended school bus at Rush Strong School where he found the ignition key in the bus and started the engine. Rush Strong School Student Resource Officer Chris Holloway observed the suspect behind the wheel of the bus, later he was joined by Officer Mason Byrd who was dispatched to the scene.
The suspect was backing the bus toward a chain link fence.
When SRO Holloway approached the bus, the suspect had rammed the fence causing $5000 in damage to the fence and $45,000 in damage to the bus.
Suspect Cannon was tazed by Holloway and during the struggle to arrest him, Chief Deputy Carter and Byrd struggled to subdue him. In the chaos, Holloway was bitten by the suspect 3 times.
Read more: https://tennesseeconservativenews.com/bizarre-school-bus-theft-incident-in-jefferson-county-leaves-property-damaged-sro-bitten-by-suspect/
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A Texas State Trooper was injured Friday afternoon while struggling with a driver during a traffic stop on U.S. 287 near Black Champ Road.
The driver, identified as Jose Molina, 28, of Fort Worth, was charged with evading arrest in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
When the trooper attempted to arrest Molina, he resisted, causing minor injuries to the trooper. The trooper was treated at a local hospital.
Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery.ππ»
More: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article311723772.html
The driver, identified as Jose Molina, 28, of Fort Worth, was charged with evading arrest in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
When the trooper attempted to arrest Molina, he resisted, causing minor injuries to the trooper. The trooper was treated at a local hospital.
Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery.ππ»
More: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article311723772.html
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A Nevada State Police trooper was injured in a hit-and-run on the I-15 late Tuesday night.
The crash occurred near Russell Road just after 11:40 p.m. The investigation shut down the freeway for hours.
Police say the driver ignored traffic control that was in place for an earlier crash that troopers were investigating near a construction zone.
The driver hit a patrol vehicle and fled the scene, according to the state police news release.
Nevada State Police said the trooper was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery.ππ»
More: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nevada-trooper-injured-on-las-vegas-freeway-when-suspected-dui-driver-crashes-into-patrol-vehicle-flees-scene
The crash occurred near Russell Road just after 11:40 p.m. The investigation shut down the freeway for hours.
Police say the driver ignored traffic control that was in place for an earlier crash that troopers were investigating near a construction zone.
The driver hit a patrol vehicle and fled the scene, according to the state police news release.
Nevada State Police said the trooper was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for his recovery.ππ»
More: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nevada-trooper-injured-on-las-vegas-freeway-when-suspected-dui-driver-crashes-into-patrol-vehicle-flees-scene
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WATCH IN FULL: President Donald J. Trump's exclusive interview on Fox News immediately following today's historic Alaska Summit
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BREAKING: Newly declassified FBI documents reveal the FBI's Los Angeles Field Office was investigating at least nineteen (19) Clinton Foundation bank accounts for possible "campaign finance fraud" in 2016-2017 before the Justice Department shut the "sensitive" investigation down.
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Join us in welcoming Captain Letisia Ruiz to LAPD Newton Division. π
Born and raised in Echo Park, Captain Ruiz is a proud product of Los Angeles. A Belmont High School graduate and fluent Spanish speaker, her upbringing instilled in her a deep passion for service and a belief in mentoring the next generation.
Joining the LAPD in 2005, Captain Ruiz has served in a variety of assignments, building the experience and leadership skills that led to her promotion to Captain in July 2025. She now takes on the role of Patrol Commanding Officer here at Newton Division.
Her dedication extends beyond the badge β she serves on the board of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) and holds degrees from Los Angeles City College, Cal State University, and a Masterβs in Public Administration. Sheβs also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the University of Southern California, Law Enforcement Advanced Development Certificate Program (LEADS).
Captain Ruizβs message is simple yet powerful:
βNo matter the odds, keep striving. Your determination is greater than any obstacle.β
Please join us in welcoming Captain Ruiz to the Newton family. We look forward to her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the community we serve.
Born and raised in Echo Park, Captain Ruiz is a proud product of Los Angeles. A Belmont High School graduate and fluent Spanish speaker, her upbringing instilled in her a deep passion for service and a belief in mentoring the next generation.
Joining the LAPD in 2005, Captain Ruiz has served in a variety of assignments, building the experience and leadership skills that led to her promotion to Captain in July 2025. She now takes on the role of Patrol Commanding Officer here at Newton Division.
Her dedication extends beyond the badge β she serves on the board of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) and holds degrees from Los Angeles City College, Cal State University, and a Masterβs in Public Administration. Sheβs also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the University of Southern California, Law Enforcement Advanced Development Certificate Program (LEADS).
Captain Ruizβs message is simple yet powerful:
βNo matter the odds, keep striving. Your determination is greater than any obstacle.β
Please join us in welcoming Captain Ruiz to the Newton family. We look forward to her leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to the community we serve.
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Third District Volunteer Fire Company sadly announced the line-of-duty death of long-time firefighter Ed Margavich who died after he got hurt while responding to a fire last week.
Margavich, served the fire company for 65 years, officials said.
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Margavich, served the fire company for 65 years, officials said.
http://on.nbc10.com/bG5G949
Rest In Peace, Hero ππ€
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