Midwest
Tim Walz says he was joking when he mocked Tesla's falling stock: 'These people have no sense of humor'

First he was a “knucklehead” now he’s a “smarta–.”
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said Saturday that he was making a joke when he made a comment last week mocking Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for the company’s recent downward trend in the stock market.
Walz attempted to clarify his comments during a town hall in Rochester, Minnesota.
“This guy bugs me in a way that’s probably unhealthy,” Walz said, referring to Musk. “I have to be careful about being a smarta–. I was making a joke. These people have no sense of humor. They are the most literal people.”
“But my point was, they’re all mad, and I said something I probably shouldn’t have about a company,” he continued.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he was joking when he made a comment last week mocking Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for the company’s stock falling. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
Earlier in the week, the governor was holding an event in Wisconsin when he mocked Tesla’s falling stock.
“Some of you know this. On the iPhone, they’ve got that little stock app. I added Tesla to it to give me a little boost during the day — $225 and dropping,” Walz said. “And if you own one, we’re not blaming you. You can take dental floss and pull the Tesla thing off.”
As of March, Tesla’s stock is down 41.4% year-to-date.

Walz was holding an event in Wisconsin last week when he mocked Tesla’s falling stock. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
There have been a series of recent vandalism incidents targeting Tesla vehicles in a protest against Musk for his role in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Walz further criticized Musk on Saturday for his role in the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, in which the billionaire tech executive seeks to cut the federal workforce as a cost-cutting initiative for the federal government.
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As of March, Tesla’s stock is down 41.4% year-to-date. (AP Images)
“They’re all butthurt about the Tesla thing, but they don’t care about the disrespect they have shown to employees at the Minneapolis VA who care for our veterans, and they fire them. They don’t care,” the governor said.
“Maybe it’s just me. If I’m the richest man in the world, I’m like out on the streets handing out money,” he added. “It’d be fun as hell just to help people out. Go help people out. Not this guy.”
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Midwest
Hawley rebukes Democrats' heated rhetoric after attacks on ICE, border patrol facilities: 'Knock it off'

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Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., had harsh words for Democratic colleagues employing heated rhetoric against immigration enforcement officers Tuesday following recent attacks on ICE and Border Patrol facilities in Texas.
Hawley told Fox News Digital in an interview that lawmakers need to turn their focus back to the needs of their constituents, rather than trying to make flash-in-the-pan headlines.
He specifically called out Democrats who have criticized ICE officers for wearing masks during their operations. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., accused officers of acting “like a terrorist force”
“Knock it off,” Hawley told his Democratic colleagues on Tuesday. “These are the same people who were in favor of masking our children. I don’t want to hear anything about ICE officers masking from them.”
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Sen. Josh Hawley speaks at an event touting the passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in St. Louis, Missouri, on Tuesday, July 8 2025. (Fox News (Anders Hagstrom))
“We have a lot of rebuilding to do in America,” he added.
Hawley’s statement came just minutes after he touted the passage of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act as part of President Donald Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill. Hawley helped shepherd the legislation alongside staunch Democrats like former Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., and members of the NAACP, among others.
His words echoed the sentiment expressed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday, who urged Democrats to cool off their rhetoric.
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Leavitt urged Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to set up a meeting with ICE and CBP agents.
“We certainly call on Democrats to tone down their rhetoric against ICE and Border Patrol agents, who, again, are everyday men and women. I would encourage AOC and other Democrats to actually meet with the United States Border Patrol,” Leavitt told reporters Monday.
“These are honorable Americans who are just simply trying to do their job to enforce the law. They go home to their families every night, just like we all do, and they deserve respect and dignity for trying to enforce our nation’s immigration laws and to remove public safety threats from our communities,” she added.

An active shooter armed with tactical gear and a rifle opened fire upon Border Patrol agents as they arrived at a Border Patrol annex facility in McAllen, TX in the Rio Grande Valley this morning. (ICE)
The conversation over Democratic rhetoric erupted in recent days after a pair of attacks on ICE and Border Patrol facilities in Texas.
Agents and local police shot and killed the gunman who opened fire on Border Patrol agents in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley Monday, according to Department of Homeland Security officials. No officers were killed in the attack but one local police officer was shot.
That attack came on the heels of another shooting near ICE’s Prairieland Detention Facility on Friday, where a Texas police officer was shot in the neck.
Fox News’ Diana Stancy contributed to this report
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Detroit, MI
Detroit church holds vigil after member fatally stabbed; Legacy fund created for her 6 children

DETROIT – Parishioners and community leaders are coming together at Divine Restoration Ministries tonight to call for an end to violence around the city.
Wednesday (July 16) night’s event comes after Jennifer Harris, a longtime member of the church, was stabbed to death by a coworker last week.
Her family was in attendance.
The church says her death will leave a big hole in the church community.
“I have members that would come in when we would open up the doors of the church, she was the first person of contact as they seen her ready and smiling, which was contagious,” said Administrative Pastor, Divine Restoration Ministries, Dr. Tenisia Evans. “Her words that would be said when she came in were ‘God bless you’ and when people would be leaving were ‘Have a blessed day.’ So those are the things that we are going to miss about her. It’s a big void.”
The “Jennifer Harris Legacy Fund,” which has been set up to benefit Harris’ six children.
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Milwaukee, WI
13-year-old killed in ‘unintentional shooting,’ Milwaukee police say

MILWAUKEE — A 13-year-old was killed in Milwaukee Wednesday night when a suspect negligently handled a firearm and unintentionally shot the victim, according to police.
The shooting occurred around 8:10 pm. Wednesday in the 3200 block of West Vliet Street.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional suspects are being sought.
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The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips
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