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Episode 2: Inside the Fight Against Mamdani

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**WalkAway Campaign YouTube Channel**
*September 29, 2025*

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Brand stated, “My button says ‘End the smear and do the shmear’ for Mamdani with a bagel and cream cheese.” This was a strategic response to Erin Burnett’s question: *“How can Jewish voters vote for you given the past accusations of your being anti-Semitic and pro-Palestinian?”*

His answer continued: *“Voters know I stand for all the policies overall that mean lower food prices and better lives for them.”* However, many felt this was not a sufficient answer.

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**A Jewish Voter’s Concern**

“But, but why do I get pushed into this van with the others? I’m a Jewish voter who voted for Mamdani,” expressed one concerned individual.

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**Comment by frank ballenger**
*“There’s a battle outside and it’s raging. It’ll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls.”*

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**Response to frank ballenger**

“Hes such a phony. He fabricated an entire load of BS as a response to constant messages telling him ‘the only good Muslim is a dead Muslim.’ Fighting back tears, he says:

*‘My focus has always been on making this a city that’s affordable, on making the city that every New Yorker sees themselves in. And it pains me to be painted as if I am somehow in opposition to the very Jewish New Yorkers that I know and love and are such a key part of this city.’*

What a fraud. What a liar.

He supports the killers of Jews in Israel. He is in a religion that, as claimed by the poster, requires endless jihad, commands followers to kill Jews, condemns non-believers to slave status, and allows followers to lie, cheat, kill, and steal to achieve world domination. They label him a communist, “which is just as deadly and sinister as his Muslim cult.”

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**Comment by Organic Panic**
*”‘Was I molested? I think so,’ Ashley Biden responded, referring to her father joining her in the shower.”*

**Response to Organic Panic**

“Has he lived in NYC a long time?”

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https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/4343414/posts

government, law, politics, society, transportation

X: CDLs Being Given in Blue States to “NO NAME GIVEN”

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**The Number of Trucking Companies and CDLs Issued Without a Full Legal Name Is Truly Absurd**
*Posted by TigerClaws (MaybeDanielleLeee)*

I’ve been talking about this issue for months. The number of trucking companies and commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) issued without a full legal name is truly absurd.

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**Comments:**

**TigerClaws:**
For my job, I sometimes pull a trailer that has to follow all the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. I’m paranoid about weigh stations and logging. I’m sure I’m doing some things wrong because, as an occasional driver, it’s very complex. Yet these people get away with bogus licenses, illegal status, and can’t even speak the language. I’d love it if DOT officers announced that they were concentrating only on clearing the roads of these individuals.

**cyclotic:**
This has been going on forever. Who do you think is hauling out of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach?

**Yogafist:**
I went to trucking school for three months and then had my skills tested thoroughly for four months by a trainer before the company let me drive on my own. I can’t imagine anyone doing any less.

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EU Competitiveness Fund will not finance research activities

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The European Commission has confirmed that all research and innovation funding will be channelled through Horizon Europe. This comes under its proposal for the post-2027 EU budget instruments.

The planned European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) will focus exclusively on deployment, separating its role from research and innovation funding.

According to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, all research and innovation activities must be funded through a Framework Programme. Massimiliano Esposito, head of the strategic planning unit in the Commission’s research directorate general, emphasized this point on September 23.
https://sciencebusiness.net/news/r-d-funding/planning-fp10/eu-competitiveness-fund-will-not-finance-research-activities

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MP News: Another List Of Transfers To Be Released Before Meet Of Commissioners, Collectors

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**Possible Transfer of Collectors Before Upcoming Conference in Madhya Pradesh**

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The transfer list of collectors, which was put on hold due to Dussehra festivities, may be released before the upcoming conference of commissioners and collectors. Officials believe that if the list is not announced prior to the conference, the meeting will lose its significance for those officers who are likely to be shifted.

The government is currently considering changes in the postings of collectors across various districts, as well as other key officers. Recently, the collectors of Indore, Barwani, and a few other districts have already been replaced. Now, more changes could be made affecting officers posted in several additional districts.

There is ongoing deliberation within the government on whether these transfers should take effect before or after the conference. Notable administrative changes are expected in important districts such as Bhopal, Dhar, and Chhindwara.

From the officers’ perspective, it is preferable that the proposed transfer list be issued before the conference. This would enable them to immediately start focusing on the government’s priority areas once they assume charge in their new districts. Since a discussion on priority areas is planned during the conference, officers feel that completing administrative changes beforehand would be more productive.

Many officers already have a clear idea about who may be transferred, which has reportedly affected their interest in their current postings. They are eager to take charge in their new locations. Meanwhile, officers from departments where changes are anticipated are actively preparing for the conference. If transfers are delayed until after the conference, the incoming officers may face difficulties in managing their duties effectively.

**Officers with Additional Charges Managing Multiple Departments**

Several officers are currently handling additional charges and overseeing critical departments across the state. These include the Home, Environment, Sports, MSME, and Animal Husbandry departments. The government is expected to make decisions shortly regarding these administrative arrangements.

The forthcoming decisions on transfers and departmental charges are likely to impact the administrative efficiency and implementation of government priorities throughout Madhya Pradesh.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-news-another-list-of-transfers-to-be-released-before-meet-of-commissioners-collectors

conflict, international relations, Middle East, politics

Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House as pressure mounts to end war in Gaza

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US President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for critical talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza and developing a U.S. plan for post-war governance in the Palestinian territory.

The White House talks come at a tenuous moment. Israel is increasingly isolated, losing support from many countries that were long its steadfast allies. At home, Mr. Netanyahu’s governing coalition appears more fragile than ever. Meanwhile, the White House is showing signs of impatience.

The question now is whether Mr. Trump, who has offered steadfast backing to Mr. Netanyahu throughout the war, will change his tone and turn up the pressure on Israel to wind down the conflict. As he welcomed Mr. Netanyahu to the White House, Mr. Trump responded affirmatively when asked by reporters whether he was confident a deal would soon be reached to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

“I am. I’m very confident,” Mr. Trump said.

Earlier, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt urged both sides to finalize an agreement to bring an end to the nearly two-year-old war in Gaza.

“Ultimately the president knows when you get to a good deal, both sides are going to leave a little bit unhappy,” Ms. Leavitt told reporters. “But we need this conflict to end.”

Mr. Trump and Mr. Netanyahu first held talks with aides in the Oval Office, with a joint press conference expected later.

The uncertainty surrounding the meeting casts it as one of the most critical in the years-long relationship between the two leaders, said Professor Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israeli relations at Bar-Ilan and Reichman universities.

“Netanyahu might have to choose between Trump and his coalition members, a number of whom want the war to continue,” Mr. Gilboa said. A move by Mr. Netanyahu to end the war would leave him on shaky political ground at home, just a year before elections.

Mr. Trump joined forces with Mr. Netanyahu during Israel’s brief war with Iran in June, ordering US stealth bombers to strike three nuclear sites. He has supported the Israeli leader during his corruption trial, describing the case as a witch hunt. But the relationship has become more tense lately.

Mr. Trump was frustrated by Israel’s failed strike this month on Hamas officials in Qatar—a US ally in the region that had been hosting negotiations to end the war in Gaza. Recent comments have hinted at growing impatience from Washington.

Last week, Mr. Trump vowed to prevent Israel from annexing the West Bank, an idea promoted by some of Mr. Netanyahu’s hard-line governing partners. The international community opposes annexation, saying it would destroy hopes for a two-state solution.

On Friday, Mr. Trump raised expectations for the meeting with Mr. Netanyahu, telling reporters the US was very close to a deal on Gaza.

Mr. Trump made finding quick ends to the Gaza war, as well as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a central plank of his successful 2024 presidential campaign. He has struggled on both fronts.

Mr. Trump’s proposal to stop the war in Gaza calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages within 48 hours, and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian enclave, according to three Arab officials briefed on the plan. Hamas is believed to be holding 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed by Israel to be alive. The militant group has demanded Israel agree to end the war and withdraw from all of Gaza as part of any permanent ceasefire.

Mr. Trump discussed the plan with Arab and Islamic leaders in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. It does not include the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, which Mr. Trump appeared to endorse earlier this year.

The 21-point proposal also calls for an end to Hamas’ rule of Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group, said the officials briefed on the plan.

Hundreds of Palestinians, including many serving life sentences, will be released by Israel, according to the proposal. The plan also includes the establishment of an international security force to take over law enforcement in postwar Gaza.

A Palestinian committee of technocrats would oversee the civilian affairs of the strip, with power handed over later to a reformed Palestinian Authority, they said. Mr. Netanyahu has rejected any role for the Authority, the internationally recognized representative of the Palestinians, in post-war Gaza.

A Hamas official said the group was briefed on the plan but has yet to receive an official offer from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The group has repeatedly rejected laying down arms and has linked its weapons to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

Mr. Netanyahu acknowledged the U.S. plan, saying, “… and I hope we can make it a go.”
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/trump-and-netanyahu-meet-at-white-house-as-pressure-mounts-to-end-war-in-gaza-1812667.html

antisemitism, education, international relations, politics

‘Today, we burn the Jews’: Scandal after Argentinian high schoolers shout antisemitic slogan

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**“Today, we burn the Jews”: Scandal after Argentinian High Schoolers Shout Antisemitic Slogan**

A disturbing incident unfolded in Argentina when a group of high school students were heard shouting the antisemitic slogan, “Today, we burn the Jews.” The scandal has sparked widespread outrage across the country.

Argentinian President Javier Milei strongly condemned the incident, describing it as reprehensible and unacceptable in any context. Speaking out against hate speech, Milei emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism and promoting respect and tolerance in Argentine society.

President Milei recently addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York on September 24, 2025, underscoring Argentina’s commitment to human rights and peaceful coexistence.

*Photo Credit: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters*
https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-869006

government, human rights, politics, protests, security

Ousted Nepalese PM KP Sharma Oli says he won`t flee amid political turmoil

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Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of attempting to strip him of his security and official privileges, according to a report by Dhaka Tribune.

Speaking at a gathering of the party’s youth wing, Yuwa Sangh Nepal, in Gundu, Bhaktapur, Oli made it clear that he intends to stay and continue the political struggle. “Do you think we will flee by handing over the nation to this groundless government?” he asked his supporters. Oli emphasized his determination to “restore peace, good governance, and constitutional order.”

Oli recently vacated the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on September 9, following weeks of Gen Z-led protests that culminated in the fall of his government. Since then, he has relocated to a rented home in Gundu after his personal residence in Balkot was set on fire by demonstrators, Dhaka Tribune reported.

He accused the Sushila Karki-led administration of lacking legitimacy, claiming it rose to power not through the will of the people but through “vandalism and arson.” Oli also challenged the government to release any communications he had with state officials during the protests. “Publish them with courage. Make public the instructions I gave,” he said, suggesting he has nothing to hide.

Expressing concern over threats of fresh attacks, Oli criticized the government for failing to ensure his security. “On social media, there are open calls to attack my residence. What is the government doing? Just watching?” he questioned.

Oli also objected to reports that the government has decided to withhold passports of several leaders, including himself, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, Arzu Rana Deuba, Ramesh Lekhak, and Deepak Khadka. The former prime minister accused the Karki government of “throwing the country into insecurity” by targeting political opponents, as reported by Dhaka Tribune.

Oli’s government was toppled on the second day of the Gen Z protests. Rights groups have held him and then-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak responsible for the excessive use of force that resulted in dozens of deaths during the unrest.

A monitoring report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) released on Friday stated that the government’s failure to anticipate the intensity of the protests and the declining morale of security forces contributed to heavy casualties and damage. The report noted that while the first day of protests on September 8 remained peaceful, police shootings triggered widespread violence the following day.

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https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/ousted-nepalese-pm-kp-sharma-oli-says-he-wont-flee-amid-political-turmoil-23596281

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Netanyahu meets with US influencers in New York

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US influencers and supporters of Israel at the Israeli Consulate in New York following his speech at the UN General Assembly.

During the meeting, he discussed the challenges of the new era, ongoing outreach efforts, and the impact of social media on the discourse surrounding Israel—both in support and criticism.

Addressing the group, Netanyahu emphasized the importance of purpose in life, stating, “The only value in life is their purpose, and if it depends on the survival and prosperity of the Jewish people and on repelling the wave of hatred and slander, you must fight!”

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https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/netanyahu-meets-with-us-influencers-in-new-york-23596276

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‘Condition Better Than Yesterday, Still Unconscious’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann On Singer Rajvir Jawanda’s Health – Video

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Mohali (Punjab): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited Fortis Hospital in Mohali to meet Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda and shared an update on his health condition.

Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Mann said that the singer, who was injured in a serious road accident, is now in a “better condition than yesterday,” although he remains unconscious. Mann added that Rajvir was brought to the hospital in a very serious state.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Statement

“Rajvir Jawanda was the victim of a terrible road accident. He has been undergoing treatment here since yesterday. His fans worldwide are praying for his recovery. Today, I met with his family and doctors. His condition is better than yesterday. When he was brought in yesterday, his heart and other organs were not functioning properly. He is currently unconscious.

Recovery from head injuries is slow, but advice from other expert doctors is also being sought. The doctors said that yesterday, he was not even in a good enough condition to be taken for an MRI,” said Mann.

Details from Fortis Hospital, Mohali

According to a statement issued by Fortis Hospital, the accident took place on Saturday, September 27, when Rajvir Jawanda was admitted to the hospital in an “extremely critical condition” at 1:45 pm. He sustained severe head and spine injuries in the road accident that occurred on Saturday morning.

The singer was initially taken to the Civil Hospital, where he suffered a cardiac arrest, before being transferred to Fortis Hospital.

“On arrival, he was immediately assessed by the Emergency and Neurosurgery teams. Detailed examinations and investigations were carried out, and he was placed on advanced life support at Fortis Hospital Mohali,” the statement added.

Current Treatment and Background

Rajvir is being treated by a team of neurosurgeons and critical care doctors, who continue to monitor his condition closely.

Ludhiana-born Rajvir Jawanda is well-loved for his hit songs such as ‘Kali Jawande Di,’ ‘Mera Dil,’ and ‘Sardari.’ Besides singing, he has acted in Punjabi films and is admired for his energetic stage presence. Known for his passion for bikes, Rajvir often shared videos of his rides through the hills.

Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.

https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/condition-better-than-yesterday-still-unconscious-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-on-singer-rajvir-jawandas-health-video

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‘Condition Better Than Yesterday, Still Unconscious’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann On Singer Rajvir Jawanda’s Health – Video

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**Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Provides Health Update on Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Following Serious Road Accident**

Mohali (Punjab): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited Fortis Hospital in Mohali to meet Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda, who was critically injured in a recent road accident. Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Mann shared an update on Rajvir’s condition, stating that the singer is now in a “better condition than yesterday,” although he remains unconscious.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said, “Rajvir Jawanda was the victim of a terrible road accident. He has been undergoing treatment here since yesterday. His fans worldwide are praying for his recovery. Today, I met with his family and doctors. His condition is better than yesterday. When he was brought in yesterday, his heart and other organs were not functioning properly… He is currently unconscious. Recovery from head injuries is slow… But advice from other expert doctors is also being sought. The doctors said that yesterday, he was not even in a good enough condition to be taken for an MRI.”

According to a statement issued by Fortis Hospital, Mohali, the accident occurred on Saturday, September 27. Rajvir was brought to the hospital at 1:45 pm in an “extremely critical condition” after sustaining severe head and spine injuries in the road accident earlier that morning.

The singer was initially taken to the Civil Hospital, where he suffered a cardiac arrest before being transferred to Fortis Hospital. “On arrival, he was immediately assessed by the Emergency and Neurosurgery teams. Detailed examinations and investigations were carried out, and he was placed on advanced life support at Fortis Hospital Mohali,” the hospital statement added.

Currently, Rajvir is being treated by a team of neurosurgeons and critical care doctors who continue to closely monitor his condition.

Rajvir Jawanda, originally from Ludhiana, is beloved for his popular songs such as ‘Kali Jawande Di,’ ‘Mera Dil,’ and ‘Sardari.’ Besides his singing career, he has also acted in Punjabi films and is admired for his energetic stage presence. Known for his passion for biking, Rajvir often shared videos of his rides through the hills.

*Note: Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/condition-better-than-yesterday-still-unconscious-punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-on-singer-rajvir-jawandas-health-video