In what he described as an “emergency broadcast” on Saturday, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claimed that his far-right news company, Infowars’, studios in Austin, Texas, might be shut down by federal authorities soon.

“This is going to be Infowars’ last show, because I learned yesterday that they were going to padlock the door and kick us out last night,” Jones said while on Infowars on Saturday.

On the same day, Friday, May 31, the news outlet published an article saying it might be shut down in 48 hours.

Newsweek contacted Infowars by email on Sunday morning for comment and any evidence of the alleged attempt to shut down the company’s studios .

Jones said that he spotted “guards looking at me weird” at the entrance of the Infowars building and believed that his company was going to be shut down.

“I went with my instinct[…]and discovered this plan to shut us down,” he said, after mentioning he questioned the guards about what was happening on Friday night.

“I discovered this and a bunch of other stuff that I haven’t released yet,” he added. He claimed he spent the night at the studios to prevent them from being shut down, and threatened to call local police.

The Infowars host said he had all the evidence to prove the alleged attempt to shut down his studios, but did not seem so sure that it would actually be happening himself. “There’s a 50 percent chance this is happening right now,” Jones said in a post published on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday.

“They want us shut down because in bankruptcy and what was happening we have a path with the judge to continue on for years, and the judge has signaled that. So, different groups involved in the bankruptcy that will be exposed soon have literally made a move to shut this place down and end my show,” he added.

Jones claimed that “the deep state” was “making a move to shut down Infowars” after allegedly going after Donald Trump, who on Thursday was found guilty by a New York jury on 34 counts of falsifying business records over a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

While on air on Saturday, the conspiracy theorist broke into tears. “We’re going to beat these people. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it’s been a hard fight,” Jones said.

“I’ve been targeted for abuse. I was duped by someone. Federal files in secret have claimed that I’m committing crimes. This was untrue, of course[…]This may be my final performance.”

Jones received the immediate support of MAGA Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who posted a photo with Jones on X writing: “I stand with Alex Jones.”

Greene is known to have shared several wild conspiracy theories in previous years, including claiming that Parkland survivor and activist David Hogg was a “paid actor” in a stage mass shooting.

Newsweek contacted Greene’s spokesperson for comment by email on Sunday morning.

Jones is currently facing huge legal expenses after being ordered in 2022 to pay nearly $1.5 billion for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut a hoax.

Later in the same year, the Infowars host filed for personal bankruptcy, a move that is often used to stave off legal judgments. But in October 2023, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston, Texas, ruled that Jones is not protected by the bankruptcy and still needs to pay the nearly $1.5 billion in damages to families affected by the Sandy Hook shooting.

Since then, he has been scrambling to handle the payments. In December, Jones proposed a settlement that would pay the families at least $5.5 million every year over 10 years, but the plaintiffs said the offer fell “woefully short.”

Last week, he obtained approval for the $2.8-million sale of his Texas ranch. The money will be put into an escrow account to pay for his legal expenses.

Richard Leslie Combs was born in Glendale, CA but grew up in Hereford, TX. “Dick”, as everyone came to know him, went on to attend Texas Tech, where he majored in architecture (and minored in golf!). After college he moved to Denver, CO for his first architectural job. Shortly thereafter he met and married Peggy Duffy. They had three wonderful, and eventually quite accomplished, children: Leslie, Patrick and Daniel. Dick was a founding partner in the Denver based architectural firm of Sink, Combs, Dethlefs. His primary role in the firm eventually became “the partner with the open door”, as many of the young or recent hires often sought his advice regarding a vast spectrum of issues. Dick and Peggy divorced in the late 90s, and in 2002 Dick met and married Sue Wayne. Following his retirement Dick and Sue lived in New Mexico for a short while, but eventually returned to both their Texas roots, settling in Austin, TX. Their new home was on a golf course and Dick enjoyed countless rounds of golf with his many new friends. Dick Combs was a man loved by many for his kindness, his wonderful sense of humor, and his extreme loyalty to friends and family.

“Grandpa” will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Sadie, Wynn, Davis, Quinn and Tillie; and, as he was known to them as “Duck”, Brendan, Sarah and Evan were among his greatest admirers. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Dick’s name to Hospice Austin online at hospiceaustin.org.

After opening the Women’s College World Series with a 4-0 win over Stanford, No. 1 Texas rolled to a second straight shutout win by blasting Florida 10-0 Saturday in a game shortened to five innings by the mercy rule at Oklahoma City’s Devon Park. Like freshman Teagan Kavan did against Stanford, Texas starter Mac Morgan threw a one-hitter against Florida. Texas (54-8), now 2-0 in the WCWS, needs one more win to reach the best-of-three championship series while No. 4 Florida (52-14) will try and stay alive against Alabama Sunday.

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Final: Texas 10, Florida 0

In Texas’ biggest win ever in a Women’s College World Series game, the Longhorns got three home runs from its power-packed lineup and a one-hitter from starting pitcher Mac Morgan. The Longhorns look every bit the No. 1 team in the nation. Up next on Monday? Either UCLA or Stanford. – Thomas Jones

End 4: Texas 10, Florida 0

Absolute dominance by Texas, which is three outs from the win. Freshman Teagan Kavan threw a one-hitter in the WCWS opener on Thursday in a 4-0 win over Stanford. Can Mac Morgan do her one better? – Thomas Jones

Bottom 4: Texas 10, Florida 0

Texas freshman Katie Stewart shows off her raw power with a massive 3-run home run and Texas now has its most runs ever in a Women’s College World Series game. With the 8-run mercy rule looming, the Longhorns are three outs away from going 2-0 and moving within one more win of the championship series. Oh, and they’re ensured of staying on the opposite side of the Oklahoma bracket with a win. If we get OU vs. Texas, it will be in the championship series, as the laws of nature intended. – Thomas Jones

Bottom 4: Texas 6, Florida 0

Texas third baseman Mia Scott launches a solo home run, her 11th of the season and her third of the postseason. You saw the play at third the previous inning, you see the bat, you see the three All-Big 12 selections. So why didn’t she get a spot on one of the three All-American teams from the NFCA, which also had six at-large spots on each team? – Thomas Jones

Middle 4: Texas 5, Florida 0

That’s why they call it the hot corner. Texas third baseman Mia Scott snags a shot that was about 80 mph off the bat of Skylar Wallace, and that followed a nice play by second baseman Alyssa Washington covering first. The Gators do get their first base-runner against Texas pitcher Mac Morgan but still don’t have a hit. – Thomas Jones

End 3: Texas 5, Florida 0

Texas didn’t score that frame after leaving the bags loaded, but the Longhorns have scored five runs or more in an inning on 29 occasions this year, just like they did in the first. That’s helped the Horns play freely tonight. — Kirk Bohls

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Middle 3: Texas 5, Florida 0

Texas starter Mac Morgan just in a dominant mode right now. She’s one of the most intense women athletes I’ve been around at Texas. And she’s getting superb defense behind her. — Kirk Bohls

Middle 3: Texas 5, Florida 0

Mac Morgan, who’s been rock-solid this entire postseason for Texas, matches her season-high with five strikeouts and has yet to allow a base-runner. She threw a no-hitter in the NCAA opener against Siena, but it’s too early to blog such things, right? And blogs are immune from jinxes, right? – Thomas Jones

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End 2: Texas 5, Florida 0

Florida’s Ava Brown, who came in for starter Keagan Rothrock during a disastrous first inning, retires the Texas side in order. OK, Brown has settled in for the Gators. Now, those bats need to do the same against Texas pitcher Mac Morgan. – Thomas Jones

Middle 2: Texas 5, Florida 0

Texas pitcher Mac Morgan is throwing those dropballs with some heat today and already has four strikeouts, which is just one shy of her season-high. A dandy, diving play by right-fielder Ashton Maloney also helped that inning. Six up, six down for the Gators. – Thomas Jones

Top 2: Texas 5, Florida 0

I really felt like Texas was uptight against Texas A&M and played tight in the super regional because all the pressure was on it. But they look loose and confident in this WCWS. — Kirk Bohls

End 1: Texas 5, Florida 0

Alyssa Washington greets new Florida pitcher Ava Brown with a moonshot into centerfield! That homer gives the Longhorns three more runs, and the Texas bats are certainly glad to have Stanford’s NiJaree Canady in the rearview mirror; the Horns beat Stanford 4-0 in the first game of the Women’s College World Series . – Thomas Jones

Bottom 1: Texas 2, Florida 0

Freshman Katie Stewart comes in and doubles to the wall to score Vivi Martinez, and that’s an early exit for Florida ace Keagan Rothrock. Wow, the Longhorn bats are smoking early, and there’s still two on with just one out. Ava Brown is now in the circle for Florida, moving over from first base. – Thomas Jones

Bottom 1: Texas 1, Florida 0,

The Longhorns open with a bang. Outfielder Bella Dayton hits leadoff for the second straight game and bangs a long single to the wall, reaches second on a sac bunt from Mia Scott, then scores on an RBI single by Vivi Martinez. That’s how Texas coach Mike White would draw it up, eh? – Thomas Jones

Middle 1: Florida 0, Texas 0

Texas is the designated home team, so Texas pitcher Mac Morgan gets her first crack at a Gator offense fourth in the nation in runs per game. Morgan gets 90% of her outs on groundballs, so of course the drop-ball pitcher gets a pop out and two strikeouts. Three up, three down. Now time for Texas. – Thomas Jones

Mac Morgan gets start for Texas

After throwing in all three games during Texas’ series win over Texas A&M in last week’s super regionals, junior pitcher Mac Morgan will get the start against Florida. Morgan, 15-1 on the season, boasts a 1.99 ERA with just 38 strikeouts and 22 walks. She’s a contact hitter that forces lots of ground balls, so expect a busy day for third baseman Mia Scott, shortstop Vivi Martinez and second baseman Alyssa Washington. In 13.1 innings last week against the Aggies, Morgan gave up 11 hits and five runs. Florida will counter with freshman phenom Keagan Rothrock, who’s among the nation’s leaders in wins, complete-games and innings pitched. – Thomas Jones