Blackburn Puts Wray Under Hot Lamp on Epstein, Flight Logs, Sex Trafficking, Not Pursuing Certain Cases

It's been an interesting day for FBI Director Christopher Wray. He was testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a variety of topics pursuant to their oversight capacity...

Wray laid out how the threat level was at an "all-time high," which is concerning. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) grilled him on the politicization of the Bureau and the DOJ in regard to the investigation into the alleged corruption of Joe and Hunter Biden. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), meanwhile, cornered him on why they didn't tell people that the laptop was real, and Wray's answer was horrible...

Wray said he hadn't dealt with the case in a while but would consult with the people on the matter and see if he could get back to her with more information. That's probably the most he's said all day in terms of providing any real answers.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) then went into the Jeffrey Epstein case, demanding to know why the FBI had refused to follow up on complaints from alleged victims of Epstein who had information that might be helpful to the case.

Everything leaks -- except the lists as to the folks involved with Epstein…

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New York City Bodega Owners Become Gun Owners Amid Rising Crime Rates

New York City bodega owners are taking it upon themselves to protect their lives and property amid rising crime rates. The surge in criminal activity in the city, particularly robberies at bodegas, has elevated concerns that have led to more bodega workers to arm themselves.

In a state with some of the most restrictive gun laws, these folks are still trying to obtain the means by which they can defend themselves from would-be assailants.

Last year saw a marked increase in robberies of bodegas, which is likely fueling the desire to purchase firearms. A surge in crime at bodegas has workers concerned about their safety. So far this year, there have been at least 195 robberies at bodegas, according to the NYPD. That’s up 160% compared to the same time last year.

Taking into account increased crime rates and the local government’s failure to address the issue, it is not surprising that more bodega workers are choosing to arm themselves. It demonstrates that these individuals are waking up to the reality that the government can’t protect them from imminent danger, and they are taking responsibility for safeguarding their lives and property.

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