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>>24875015 (pb) Taxpayer dollars funding a program to prevent pregnancy in “transgender boys.”
I think this might be the dumbest thing I've ever read in my life so far.
True but also the whole shit is absurd as well.
Closure of San Francisco immigration court puts additional strain on Northern California immigration court system
The recent closure of an immigration court in San Francisco is adding to the strain on the Northern California immigration court system and on immigrants trying to navigate it.
Most of the cases that were being handled at the 100 Montgomery Street building in the city's Financial District are being moved about 30 miles east to the Concord Immigration Court.
Jeremiah Johnson used to be a federal immigration judge until he was among among a group of San Francisco immigration judges fired as part of a nationwide purge by the Trump administration. Since 2025, the Trump administration has fired, retired, or forced out more than 200 immigration judges amid a backlog of 3.3 million cases.
"I had served for eight years in San Francisco and learned that this past November I was fired with no cause given and it was through an email," Johnson said.
Johnson still hasn't found a new job, but more than that, he says he's worried about the reasons behind the court's closure.
"I think by firing judges, you reduce the number of people that can hear these cases. You're sending a chilling effect to others," Johnson said. "And in essence, you are basically saying, 'No more hearings, we're not going to have a full and fair hearing.'"
"Now we're getting cases set for 2029, even 2030," immigration attorney Ghassan Shamieh said. He's representing clients whose cases are working their way through the system - cases that have all now been transferred to Concord.
Shamieh said the message from the Trump administration was very clear.
"If you don't acquiesce to what we want, if you don't bend the knee, this will be your fate," Shameih said. "We will not only fire you, but we will close the courts down and prevent cases from being heard and move them so that they are delayed."
In a statement in May, the U.S Department of Justice said closing the San Francisco courthouse was a cost-savings move. With the closure of the San Francisco courthouse in May, there are now only two federal immigration courts to serve the approximately 12 million residents of Northern California - Concord and Sacramento.
When asked about the impact of the closure on cases in Concord, a DOJ spokesperson blamed the backlog of cases on the Biden Administration for "… allowing millions of unvetted migrants into our communities. Reducing the immigration court backlog remains one of the highest priorities for this administration. The Justice Department is restoring integrity to our immigration system by hearing cases fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly, in accordance with the law."
In May, the Trump administration onboarded more than 80 new federal immigration judges, who the administration has publicly referred to in ads and job listings as "deportation judges," including in one ad calling for applicants to "deliver justice to criminal illegal aliens."
At the time, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration was "committed to reestablishing an immigration judge corps that is dedicated to restoring the rule to the law in our nation's immigration system."
Immigration courts are not part of the judiciary, and are instead overseen by the executive branch and the Department of Justice.
"The administration of these courts is deplorable," said Democratic Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, whose district covers the majority of Contra Costa County including Concord. "And that goes right to the top to the president of the United States. So I'm very concerned because it's a mess and it affects not just the people directly involved, but it directs the community as well."
Johnson says the other issue is Concord's courthouse is smaller, originally designed to take pressure off the San Francisco courts, never to replace it.
"Out of the 21 judges that were my colleagues in San Francisco, there's only two left that are still on the bench," Johnson said. "The other judges in Concord is nowhere near the amount of judges that they have capacity for."
The nonpartisan Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, a research center that gathers federal government data on enforcement, staffing and spending, reported that over 100,000 immigration court cases were closed last month, the most for a single month in court history. The surge was driven by a 30% jump in deportation orders between March and June. Meanwhile, the percentage of peole granted asylum in the country dropped from 31% in February 2025 to an all-time low of 5% this past February, TRAC showed.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/immigration-court-northern-california-judges-fired-concord-san-francisco-sacramento/
"Remove Mamdani” chants shouted on the Upper West Side in NYC
https://x.com/JayneZirkle/status/2081384419797918122
Cracker Barrel Announces CEO Succession
LEBANON, Tenn., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ("Cracker Barrel" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRL) today announced that, following a comprehensive succession planning and search process, David Deno has been appointed to serve as the Company's next Chief Executive Officer and will join the Board of Directors (the "Board"), both effective August 10, 2026. He succeeds Julie Masino, who will step down as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board effective as of the same date. Ms. Masino will remain with the Company in an advisory capacity until October 9, 2026 to support a smooth transition.
Independent Chairman of the Cracker Barrel Board Carl Berquist said, "Following a robust and thoughtful search process, we are pleased to welcome David as Cracker Barrel's next CEO. He brings decades of experience across the restaurant and retail industries, with a strong track record of leading businesses through growth and a demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, guest experience, and team member engagement. We are confident David is the right leader to continue building on the Cracker Barrel legacy, drive further positive momentum operationally and financially, and create sustainable value for our shareholders."
Mr. Deno commented, "Cracker Barrel is a truly iconic American brand, defined by its unique combination of warm country hospitality, timeless appeal, and deep connection with guests across generations. I am honored to lead the Cracker Barrel team and look forward to unlocking the full potential of this remarkable brand. Together, we will stay focused on delivering delicious food and exceptional experiences for our guests, while driving profitable growth."
Mr. Berquist continued, "On behalf of the Board and the entire company, I want to thank Julie for her leadership and commitment to Cracker Barrel. We also appreciate her partnership to ensure a smooth leadership transition as we remain focused on the work underway to continue to serve our guests, support our employees, and execute our strategic priorities. We wish Julie all the best in her future endeavors."
About David Deno
Mr. Deno is an accomplished restaurant and retail industry executive with more than four decades of experience and a strong track record of driving strategic execution, revitalized financial performance and profitable growth across leading brands. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Bloomin' Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) from 2019 to 2024, where he strengthened its financial foundation and expanded its international presence. Prior to being named CEO, he served as Bloomin' Brands Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2012 to 2019, leading the company through its initial public offering. He joined Bloomin' Brands from Best Buy where he served as President of Asia and Chief Financial Officer for the International Division. Mr. Deno also spent 15 years in senior-level operations and financial positions at Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) and Pizza Hut (prior to its ownership by Yum! Brands), including serving as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Yum! Brands and as CFO of Pizza Hut. He began his career in the restaurant industry at Burger King Corporation. Mr. Deno currently serves on the Board of Directors of Krispy Kreme, Inc. and Panera Brands.
About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. – rooted in a rich legacy of warmth, generosity, and tradition – is on a mission to bring the goodness of country hospitality to life. Since 1969, when the first store opened in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker Barrel has been serving up abundant portions of craveable homestyle food and offering one-of-a-kind retail finds. With approximately 660 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations in 43 states, the brand continues to honor its heritage while welcoming everyone with more than a meal. For more information, visit CrackerBarrel.com.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cracker-barrel-announces-ceo-succession-302834776.html
NASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Return After 8 Months on Space Station
Concluding an eight-month science mission aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Chris Williams returned to Earth on Sunday alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev.
The crew made its safe, parachute-assisted landing at 5:27 a.m. CDT (3:27 p.m., Kazakhstan time), southeast of Dzhezkazgan, after departing the space station at 2:03 a.m., aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft.
The crew was in space for 241 days, orbiting the Earth 3,856 times and traveling more than 102 million miles. They launched to the International Space Station on Nov. 27, 2025. The mission was the first for Williams and Mikaev and the second for Kud-Sverchkov.
While aboard the orbiting laboratory, Williams supported a wide range of scientific investigations and technology demonstrations. He helped advance research for new cancer treatments and improved in-space manufacturing of materials used in high-performance computers and electronics. Williams also completed two spacewalks to prep for space station power system upgrades and to replace a faulty joint on the Canadarm2 robotic arm. The crew’s work aboard the space station helps improve life on Earth and prepare for future human missions to the Moon and Mars.
Following post-landing medical checks, the crew members will fly by helicopter to Karaganda, Kazakhstan, where recovery teams are based. Williams then will board a NASA aircraft bound for the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
For more than 25 years, people have lived and worked continuously aboard the International Space Station, advancing scientific knowledge and making research breakthroughs not possible on Earth. The space station helps NASA understand and overcome the challenges of human spaceflight, expand commercial opportunities in low Earth orbit, and build on the foundation for long-duration missions to the Moon, as part of the Artemis program, and to Mars.
https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-astronaut-chris-williams-crewmates-return-from-space-station/
Link to the latest Fauci files organized by Rand Paul
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