[Saturday, November 15] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare
November 15, 2025

Executive Summary

Political Violence: An alarming claim from Eric Trump alleges an assassination attempt on the President, which he directly links to the recent murder of commentator Charlie Kirk.
GOP Power Struggle: A major public schism erupts as President Trump withdraws his endorsement for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over her Epstein-related commentary, prompting a defiant response.
Epstein Case Re-emerges: Attorney General Bondi has appointed a prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s “alleged Dem ties,” as newly released documents suggest a House Democrat coordinated with Epstein against President Trump.
International Flashpoint: Iran seizes a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions in a U.S.-protected maritime zone.

1. Political Scandals and Investigations

1.1 Political Violence, Threats, and Public Incidents

The security environment for political figures has become acutely dangerous. The most alarming development is a public statement from Eric Trump alleging an assassination attempt on his father, President Trump. He explicitly linked the alleged attempt to the recent murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, framing it as part of a pattern of escalating, targeted violence [1]. The aftermath of Kirk’s murder continues to generate friction, with reports that Utah Valley University, where the attack occurred, decided against creating a campus memorial for him after a survey found “12% dissent” [2]. In a separate case of direct political intimidation, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrest of an individual who allegedly confronted New Jersey’s acting district attorney, Alina Habba, and vandalized her office [3]. The name “Thomas Crooks” has also surfaced in headlines that pointedly ask “Who is Thomas Crooks?”, suggesting a new person of interest in an event not yet specified by the reports [4].

References:
[1] Eric Trump: They Tried to Kill My Father, Like How They Killed Charlie Kirk, https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/11/14/eric_trump_they_tried_to_kill_my_father_like_how_they_killed_charlie_kirk.html
[2] UVU, University where Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold blood, decides AGAINST creating memorial due to 12% dissent!, https://x.com/LukeFHan/status/1989426407215435978?t=YvuGc4D37S3C-Ssmy5X5Ow&s=19
[3] Maniac who allegedly confronted NJ acting district attorney Alina Habba, trashed office is arrested: AG Bondi, https://nypost.com/2025/11/15/us-news/lunatic-who-allegedly-vandalized-alina-habbas-office-is-arrested-pam-bondi/
[4] Who is Thomas Crooks?, https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1989317393768951907?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1989317393768951907%7Ctwgr%5Ea84618d209bc58921e8f0f39d280528615766f67%7Ctwcon%5Es1_

1.2 The Jeffrey Epstein Case: New Developments and Allegations

The Jeffrey Epstein scandal has dramatically re-emerged with developments that are inflaming partisan divisions. Attorney General Pam Bondi has officially named a prosecutor to specifically investigate Epstein’s “alleged Dem ties,” signaling a new, politically focused line of inquiry [1]. This move coincides with the release of documents alleging that a sitting House Democrat was in text communication with Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing, with the stated goal of strategizing how to “hurt Trump” [2, 3]. Countervailing information has also surfaced, with reports claiming Epstein told associates that President Trump was a “regular visitor” but “never participated in illicit activity” [4]. The synchronized timing of these releases—one implicating Democrats, the other partially exonerating the President—has prompted public skepticism, with commentator Stephen A. Smith questioning what he is “‘Missing’ with Timing of Epstein Push” [5].

References:
[1] Bondi Names Prosecutor to Probe Epstein’s Alleged Dem Ties, https://www.newsmax.com/us/epstein-trump-clinton/2025/11/14/id/1234635/
[2] House Democrat exchanged texts with Epstein on how to hurt Trump during 2019 congressional hearing: docs, https://nypost.com/2025/11/15/us-news/house-democrat-exchanged-texts-with-epstein-on-how-to-hurt-trump-during-2019-congressional-hearing/
[3] Oh My: Dem Received Texts from Epstein During 2019 Congressional Hearing - and It Gets Worse, https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/11/15/stacey-plaskett-communication-epstein-n2196224
[4] Epstein claimed Trump was regular visitor — but never participated in illicit activity, https://nypost.com/2025/11/15/us-news/epstein-claimed-trump-was-regular-visitor-but-never-participated-in-illicit-activity/
[5] ‘This Is the Kind of Stuff, This Smells’: Stephen A. Smith Asks What He Is ‘Missing’ with Timing of Epstein Push, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/11/15/this-is-the-kind-of-stuff-this-smells-stephen-a-smith-asks-what-he-is-missing-with-timing-of-epstein-push/

1.3 Investigations into Political Figures

Several current and former high-profile political figures are subjects of new or developing investigations. Recently released FBI documents reveal that Special Counsel Jack Smith targeted the private phone records of “then-House Speaker McCarthy” as a component of the J6 probe [1]. Separately, a staffer for Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth is accused of posing as a lawyer in a purported attempt to free an illegal alien criminal from ICE custody. The individual in question had reportedly been deported to Mexico four times and had a DUI conviction [2]. In another matter, a lawyer alleges that California’s Gavin Newsom was the subject of a federal investigation during the Biden Administration [3]. At the state level, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is reportedly facing “another investigation,” this one concerning a “suspicious rate hike” [4]. In a separate legal conclusion, Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, has settled a massive $20 million defamation case brought against him by IRS whistleblowers [5].

References:
[1] Jack Smith targeted then-House Speaker McCarthy’s private phone records in J6 probe, FBI docs reveal, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jack-smith-targeted-then-house-speaker-mccarthys-private-phone-records-j6-probe-fbi-docs-reveal
[2] Democrat Senator Tammy Duckworth staffer accused of posing as lawyer in attempt to free illegal alien criminal who was previously deported four times to Mexico and had a DUI conviction from ICE custody, https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/duckworth-staffer-immigrant-ice
[3] Feds Investigated Gavin Newsom During the Biden Administration, Dana Williamson’s Lawyer Alleges, https://spectator.org/feds-investigated-gavin-newsom-during-the-biden-administration-dana-williamsons-lawyer-alleges/
[4] Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Faces Another Investigation Into Suspicious Rate Hike, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/11/14/arizona-gov-katie-hobbs-faces-another-investigation-into-suspicious-rate-hike-n3808912
[5] Hunter Biden lawyer Abbe Lowell settles $20 million defamation case brought by IRS whistleblowers, https://nypost.com/2025/11/14/us-news/hunter-biden-lawyer-abbe-lowell-settles-20m-defamation-case-brought-by-irs-whistleblowers/

2. Executive Branch: Policy and Operations

2.1 National Security and Foreign Policy

The administration is confronting several significant foreign policy and national security challenges. A potential major international incident is brewing after Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The situation is highly sensitive because the Marshall Islands is a sovereign nation protected by a security agreement with the United States [1]. Meanwhile, the administration is taking a more assertive stance in the Western Hemisphere, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announcing a new operation specifically designed to remove ’narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere’ [2]. In Europe, the administration has formally designated four Antifa cells as “terrorist groups,” extending its counter-terrorism focus [3]. In stark contrast to these decisive actions, reports indicate the Trump administration has remained silent as a “massive Ukraine corruption scandal” allegedly engulfs President Zelenskyy’s inner circle, creating uncertainty about the U.S. position on the unfolding crisis [4].

References:
[1] Iran Seizes Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker in Strait of Hormuz – Seizure could prompt a major international incident since the Marshall Islands is protected by the U.S., https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/11/14/iran-seizes-marshall-islands-flagged-tanker-strait-hormuz/
[2] Hegseth announces operation to remove ’narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hegseth-announces-operation-remove-narco-terrorists-from-our-hemisphere
[3] Trump Admin Designates Four European Antifa Cells as Terrorist Groups, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/11/15/trump-administration-designates-four-european-antifa-cells-as-terrorist-groups/
[4] Trump administration stays silent as massive Ukraine corruption scandal rocks Zelenskyy’s inner circle, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-stays-silent-massive-ukraine-corruption-scandal-rocks-zelenskys-inner-circle

2.2 Immigration Enforcement and Border Security

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is conducting major immigration enforcement operations with a specialized focus. An ICE crackdown in Florida, publicly named “OPERATION DIRTBAG,” has led to the arrest of over 150 individuals described in a DHS press release as “criminal illegal alien sex predators” [1]. Separately, the Trump administration’s DHS has launched another significant operation aimed at locating and rescuing migrant children who were resettled with “unvetted adults” under the previous Biden administration. This initiative represents a large-scale, retroactive review of past child resettlement cases and a reversal of prior policy [2].

References:
[1] OPERATION DIRTBAG: ICE Arrests Over 150 Criminal Illegal Alien Sex Predators in Florida Crackdown, https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/11/13/operation-dirtbag-ice-arrests-over-150-criminal-illegal-alien-sex-predators-florida
[2] Trump’s DHS Launches Operation to Rescue Migrant Children Resettled with Unvetted Adults Under Biden Administration, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/14/trumps-dhs-uacs-biden/

2.3 Domestic Economic Policy

The administration is taking direct action to address economic concerns and apparent program mismanagement. In an effort to combat what he termed “affordability threats to Americans,” President Trump announced a significant policy shift: a rollback of tariffs on “key grocery staples” [1]. In a separate development highlighting government waste, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins stated in an interview with Newsmax that a departmental audit has discovered that 186,000 deceased individuals are currently listed as active recipients of SNAP benefits, indicating a substantial level of fraud or administrative failure within the program [2].

References:
[1] Trump Announces Rollback Of Tariffs On Key Grocery Staples Amid Affordability Threats To Americans, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/15/donald-trump-announces-rollback-beef-coffee-banana-tariffs-affordability-crisis-executive-order/
[2] Brooke Rollins to Newsmax: 186,000 Dead People Receiving SNAP Benefits, https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/brooke-rollins-snap-benefits/2025/11/13/id/1234502/

2.4 Presidential Directives and Legal Actions

President Trump is actively using his executive powers while also preparing personal legal battles. The President has issued a new round of “fresh pardons” for defendants related to the January 6th events. Notably, this group includes a woman who was “accused of threatening FBI on social media,” signaling a direct challenge to federal law enforcement actions [1]. In a joint White House action, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump signed an executive order designed to help “American foster care children” [2]. On a personal front, it is reported that President Trump “plans to file a lawsuit of up to $5B against BBC over edited Jan 6 speech documentary,” alleging major defamation by the British broadcaster [3].

References:
[1] Trump issues fresh pardons for Jan 6 defendants, including woman accused of threatening FBI on social media, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-issues-fresh-pardons-jan-6-defendants-including-woman-accused-threatening-fbi-social-media
[2] Melania Trump signs executive order with husband to help American foster care children, https://nypost.com/2025/11/13/us-news/melania-trump-signs-executive-order-with-the-president-for-foster-children/
[3] Trump plans to file lawsuit of up to $5B against BBC over edited Jan 6 speech documentary, https://nypost.com/2025/11/15/us-news/trump-plans-to-file-lawsuit-of-up-to-5b-against-bbc-over-edited-jan-6-speech-documentary/

3. Party and Electoral Politics

3.1 Republican Party Dynamics: Trump vs. Greene

A significant and very public rupture has occurred within the Republican party between President Trump and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, previously one of his most vocal supporters. Multiple reports confirm President Trump has officially withdrawn his “support and endorsement” of the Georgia congresswoman [1]. The stated reason for this break is her criticism related to the Epstein case, with the President asserting that “She has gone Far Left” [2]. In a defiant response, Rep. Greene issued a “massive statement” making clear her independent position: “I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump” [3]. President Trump quickly escalated the feud, reportedly assigning his “ex-ally Greene” a “new nickname” and accusing her of betraying the “entire Republican Party” [4]. This high-profile split signals a major fissure in a previously solid political alliance.

References:
[1] Trump withdraws endorsement of Georgia Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-drops-marjorie-taylor-greene-endorsement-calls-her-ranting-lunatic-hints-backing-primary-rival
[2] Trump withdraws endorsement of Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene after Epstein criticism: ‘She has gone Far Left’, https://nypost.com/2025/11/14/us-news/trump-withdraws-endorsement-of-rep-majorie-taylor-greene-after-epstein-criticism/
[3] MTG issues massive statement after POTUS withdraws endorsement: ‘I don’t worship or serve Donald Trump’ | Hindustan Times, https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/marjorie-taylor-greene-issues-statement-after-potus-withdraws-endorsement-i-don-t-worship-or-serve-donald-trump-101763175559583.html
[4] Trump gives ex-ally Greene new nickname after dropped endorsement, says she betrayed ’entire Republican Party’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-gives-ex-ally-greene-new-nickname-dropped-endorsement-says-she-betrayed-entire-republican-party

3.2 Partisan Commentary and Inter-Party Disputes

Partisan tensions remain high, with pointed criticism directed both between and within parties. An anti-Trump network known for organizing “No Kings” protests is now targeting its “war chest” against Senate Democrats who sided with Republicans to reopen the government. The group labeled these Democrats “feckless” and “cowardly,” showing intra-left divisions [1]. From the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance has forcefully linked the housing affordability crisis for young people to the policies of the previous administration, arguing they “Can’t Afford Homes Because Joe Biden Flooded the Country with Millions of Illegal Aliens” [2]. In the aftermath of the recent government shutdown, Senator John Kennedy offered a take on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that one headline characterized as “short, sweet, and exceptionally brutal” [3].

References:
[1] Anti-Trump network behind mass protests cracks open war chest against Dems who backed reopening government - Group behind ‘No Kings’ protests calls Senate Democrats who joined Republicans ‘feckless’ and ‘cowardly’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/anti-trump-network-behind-mass-protests-cracks-open-war-chest-against-dems-who-backed-reopening-government
[2] JD Vance: Young Americans Can’t Afford Homes Because Joe Biden Flooded the Country with Millions of Illegal Aliens, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/11/14/jd-vance-young-americans-cant-afford-homes-because-joe-biden-flooded-the-country-with-millions-of-illegal-aliens/
[3] Sen. Kennedy’s Take on Chuck Schumer Post-Shutdown Was Short, Sweet, and Exceptionally Brutal, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/11/14/sen-kennedys-take-on-chuck-schumer-post-shutdown-was-short-sweet-and-exceptionally-brutal-n2666472

3.3 State and Local Politics: New York City Focus

New York City’s incoming Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, is already a focal point of intense political debate. He has taken the highly public step of calling for a city-wide boycott of Starbucks to show solidarity with striking union workers [1]. This action has triggered sharp backlash from conservative commentators, who portray his election as a “wake-up call for the Right” [2]. Critics have described his political ideology as “the ugly rebirth of the socialism of fools” [3] and argue that his “smirking… scorn for business will not help NYC prosper,” suggesting his mayoralty will be defined by conflict with the city’s commercial interests [4].

References:
[1] NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani calls for Starbucks boycott as union strikes | New York Post, https://nypost.com/2025/11/14/business/nyc-mayor-elect-zohran-mamdani-calls-for-starbucks-boycott-as-union-strikes/
[2] Mamdani Must Serve as a Wake-Up Call for the Right, https://europeanconservative.com/articles/analysis/mamdani-must-serve-as-a-wake-up-call-for-the-right/
[3] Zohran Mamdani and the ugly rebirth of the socialism of fools, https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/11/15/zohran-mamdani-and-the-ugly-rebirth-of-the-socialism-of-fools/
[4] Smirking Mamdani’s scorn for business will not help NYC prosper, https://nypost.com/2025/11/14/opinion/smirking-mamdanis-scorn-for-business-will-not-help-nyc-prosper/

4. Domestic Governance and Society

4.1 Crime, Law Enforcement, and Judicial Actions

Recent events highlight ongoing, severe tensions between judicial actions, federal law enforcement, and immigration status. A Biden-appointed district judge’s order to release “600 Chicago illegal immigrants” has drawn a ferocious rebuke from the Department of Homeland Security, which publicly slammed the judge as an “activist putting lives at risk” [1]. In Texas, an FBI RICO investigation resulted in the arrest of 21 “alleged violent gang members” as part of a major federal crackdown [2]. Meanwhile, immigration status continues to be a factor in high-profile crime reporting; a man who allegedly killed three co-workers in Texas was identified as an illegal alien who entered the U.S. as a minor [3], and another report alleges a “Maryland Man,” whom Democrats had previously “rushed to defend,” had called human smugglers “at least 500 times” [4].

References:
[1] Biden-appointed district judge who ordered release of 600 Chicago illegal immigrants is slammed by DHS as activist putting lives at risk, https://nypost.com/2025/11/14/us-news/chicago-judge-jeffrey-cumming-released-over-600-illegal-immigrants-called-activist-by-dhs/
[2] 21 Alleged Violent Gang Members Arrested in North Texas FBI RICO Investigation, https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/11/15/21-alleged-violent-gang-members-arrested-in-north-texas-fbi-rico-investigation/
[3] Man Who Allegedly Killed Three Texas Co-Workers Identified as Illegal Alien Who Entered U.S. as Minor, https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/11/14/man-who-allegedly-killed-three-texas-co-workers-identified-as-illegal-alien-who-entered-u-s-as-minor/
[4] ‘Maryland Man’ Democrats Rushed To Defend Called Human Smugglers At Least 500 Times, Docs Allege, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/14/abrego-garcia-called-smuggler-500-times/

4.2 Congressional Affairs and Federal Spending

Congressional spending practices are being framed as a core fiscal problem for the nation. One specific report of waste claims that Congress “squandered $838 Million” in fiscal year 2025 by providing subsidies for intercity buses [1]. This figure is being used in broader conservative commentary to argue that the recent government shutdown was a distraction from the real issue, which is that ongoing and excessive Congressional spending constitutes the true fiscal crisis facing the United States [2].

References:
[1] Congress Squandered $838 Million Subsidizing Intercity Buses in Fiscal Year 2025, https://townhall.com/columnists/j-d-wong/2025/11/15/congress-squandered-838-million-subsidizing-intercity-buses-in-fiscal-year-2025-n2666445
[2] The Shutdown Wasn’t the Crisis. Congressional Spending Is., https://townhall.com/columnists/mark-a-minnella/2025/11/15/the-shutdown-isnt-the-crisis-congressional-spending-is-n2666370

4.3 Education, Academia, and Youth Issues

Several states are serving as battlegrounds for debates over education policy and campus culture. A new report from the University of California San Diego indicates a “sharp decline” in California’s overall K-12 education standards, raising concerns about the state’s academic trajectory [1]. In Michigan, the State Board of Education has formally approved new sex education standards, a move that went forward “despite parent pushback,” highlighting ongoing local fights over curriculum [2]. At the higher education level, the University of Virginia is reportedly planning to replace a removed statue of an “American Hero” with a “Massive Land Acknowledgement,” an action that is sparking significant cultural debate over historical commemoration [3].

References:
[1] New Report from the University of California San Diego shows a sharp decline in California education standards, https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1989502984200524183?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1989502984200524183%7Ctwgr%5E11a6212b3fb000c16679b241e53f7985265574bf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_
[2] Michigan Board of Education approves new sex education standards despite parent pushback, https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-adopts-sex-education-standards-recommending-students-taught-gender-identity-sexual-orientation
[3] After Removing Statue Of American Hero, UVA Plans To Replace It With Massive Land Acknowledgement, https://thefederalist.com/2025/11/14/after-removing-statue-of-american-hero-uva-plans-to-replace-it-with-massive-land-acknowledgement/

Friction points in the cultural sphere continue to manifest across media and celebrity actions. In a direct consequence of political battles, the ‘PBS News Weekend’ program is reportedly set to be cancelled after Republicans in Congress successfully rescinded its funding [1]. In political media, a headline from The Daily Caller claims that former First Lady Michelle Obama “Lashes Out At White People” during an interview for her new book [2]. In another instance of media-related conflict, NPR is being castigated for its coverage of President Trump’s comments regarding what a headline terms “anti-white South Africa Acts” [3]. In the entertainment world, ‘Succession’ actress Dasha Nekrasova has reportedly been dropped by her talent agency following an appearance on a podcast with political commentator Nick Fuentes [4].

References:
[1] CANCELLED: ‘PBS News Weekend’ to End After Republicans Rescind Funding, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2025/11/14/cancelled-pbs-news-weekend-end-after-republicans-rescind-funding
[2] Michelle Obama Lashes Out At White People During Interview For New Book | The Daily Caller, https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/14/michelle-obama-lashes-out-white-people-beauty-standards-white-house-tracee-ellis-ross/
[3] NPR Can’t Abide Trump Truth on Anti‐White South Africa Acts: Afrikaners Not His ‘Pawns’, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2025/11/15/npr-cant-abide-trump-truth-anti-white-south-africa-acts-afrikaners
[4] ‘Succession’ actress Dasha Nekrasova dropped by talent agency after podcast with Nick Fuentes, https://nypost.com/2025/11/15/entertainment/succession-actress-dasha-nekrasova-dropped-by-talent-agency-after-podcast-with-nick-fuentes/

5. Economy and Global Issues

5.1 Economic Outlook and Global Concerns

The forward-looking economic and global picture contains several points of concern, though reporting is limited. A new report projects that job prospects for the college graduating class of 2026 will decline to a “5-Year Low.” The same analysis notes that employers are increasingly looking towards AI and foreign labor as alternatives to domestic graduates, suggesting a structural shift in the labor market [1]. On the global stage, commentary suggests a significant lack of public and political interest in the international climate conference, with multiple headlines asking variations of “Why No One Cares About the UN Climate Conference” [2]. A separate and vague report notes that a “disturbing video” of a beach in Guatemala has sparked alarm on social media, though the nature of the disturbance is not specified, making further analysis impossible without more information [3].

References:
[1] Job Prospects for 2026 College Grads to Hit 5-Year Low While Employers Eye AI, Foreign Labor, https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2025/11/14/job-prospects-2026-college-grads-hit-five-year-low-employers-eye-ai-foreign-labor/
[2] Why No One Cares About the UN Climate Conference, https://freebeacon.substack.com/p/why-no-one-cares-about-the-un-climate?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=4715391&post_id=178934764&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1ack7d&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
[3] Disturbing video of beach in Guatemala sparks concern on social media: ‘That is absolutely terrifying’, https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/motagua-river-guatemala-pollution-video/