California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that he has become the newest target on former President Donald Trump’s political “hit list.”

In a social media post, the 58-year-old governor shared that he and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, 51, are under investigation by the Department of Justice.

“Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list,” the Democrat declared online. “He has ordered his Department of Justice to investigate us. They haven’t uncovered a crime – they are simply searching for one.”

Newsom emphasized that the scrutiny isn’t due to his critical tweets, but rather because he is contemplating a presidential run.

In a nearly five-minute video, Newsom elaborated on how he believes he is being targeted due to his potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election.

The Democrat, who claimed in the video that he has nothing to hide, did not explain what the DOJ was probing.

The White House referred the Daily Mail’s request for comment to the DOJ. The Justice Department has been contacted for comment.

‘He’s coming after my wife, Jen, a public servant, a woman who’s dedicated her life to supporting women and girls, someone who has done nothing wrong other than having the temerity to advocate for what she believes in,’ the governor says in the clip. ‘If they can’t intimidate me, they’ll go after the mother of our children.’

California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, are the subjects of a Department of Justice investigation, the Democrat has announced

Newsom claimed that he is being targeted by Trump because he is considering running for president in 2028. Above, Trump at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Monday

The Newsom family poses for pictures at a red carpet event in March

The couple have four children together – Montana, 16, Hunter, 14, Brooklyn, 12, and Dutch, ten.

Newsom claims that in recent days, federal agents have knocked on the doors of his family, friends, and former employers. 

‘They’re demanding records, they’re abusing the grand jury process, digging through years and years of random documents,’ Newsom says in the video address. 

‘Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets, he’s coming after me because I’m considering running for president,’ Newsom adds. 

In a defiant tone, the Democrat calls on Trump to subpoena his documents and focus on him instead of his wife. Newsom called the action a ‘personal vendetta.’  

Though it is unclear what the investigation pertains to, Trump and his administration have long spoken about fraud in California. 

There are multiple federal investigations underway regarding the governor, a person with knowledge of the probe told the Daily Mail. 

One of those is looking into Jennifer Newsom’s finances, the source added, noting that the investigations were initiated by California-based federal law enforcement officials. 

Government witnesses in California are providing federal investigators with information on the case, and the source noted the probe was not launched by Washington-based officials, the source added. The investigations have been ongoing for over a year. 

In a video address posted on social media, Newsom apologizes to his wife for the investigation. ‘I love you, and I’m sorry he’s doing this,’ the Governor says

There are multiple federal investigations underway regarding the Governor, a person with knowledge of the probe told the New York Times. One of those is probing Jennifer’s finances, the source added

Jennifer leads multiple nonprofits in California, including the Representation Project and the California Partners Project

Jennifer Newsom leads multiple nonprofits in California, including the Representation Project and the California Partners Project. 

The Representation Project claims to fight ‘sexism with social impact films,’ according to the group’s site.

The California Partners Project ‘champions gender equity across the state and ensures our state’s media and technology industries are a force for good in the lives of all children,’ according to the website.  

Ex-employees of the California First Lady’s nonprofits are among those who have been questioned by federal agents, according to the California governor’s office. 

Directing a message to his wife Jennifer, Newsom said in the video: ‘You have not earned a single one of the indignities that he’s trying to inflict on you and our children.’

‘I love you, and I’m sorry he’s doing this,’ Newsom tells his wife. 

In an appeal to Trump, Newsom remarked: ‘This country does not belong to you, does not belong to your cronies, and we’re going to fight your lawlessness, and we’re going to continue to remind the people of this country of your corruption.’

‘Mr President, come after me. I’m not going anywhere, and the country is watching,’ Newsom says in closing.  

Jeff Metcalf, the father of the slain teenager, has openly expressed his discontent, particularly directing his frustration towards the former superintendent of the Frisco Independent School District in Texas. His son, Austin, met a tragic end at the hands of Carmelo Anthony in April 2025. Anthony, found guilty of murder, received a 35-year prison sentence for the brutal stabbing that took place during a high school track meet.

In the days following the highly publicized verdict, Jeff Metcalf has been vocal about his pain and dismay, making his voice heard in the public sphere. He continues to speak out, determined to honor his son’s memory and confront the disturbing actions of those who mock his loss.

Days after the viral verdict, Metcalf has been voicing his grief and frustrations publicly.

Jeff Metcalf speaks about the stabbing death of his son, Austin Metcalf, at a high school track meet. (Jeff Metcalf)

Metcalf told News Media he believes the school system and its leader mishandled his son’s case, the aftermath of his murder, and how Frisco went about dealing with Anthony’s ability to graduate.

Karmelo Anthony was convicted of killing Austin Metcalf. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice; Jeff Metcalf)

Addressing former superintendent Mike Waldrip, he said he “folded like a cheap tent under pressure,” from Anthony supporters pushing Frisco ISD to allow him to still graduate despite the allegations against him at the time of his graduation last year.

In a recent interview with Rumble podcast “JinxedSip,” the grieving father again went after Waldrip and said he was “the most spineless, coward piece of —- I’ve ever met in my entire life,” TMZ reported.

Metcalf also expressed his anger at the fact that Waldrip allowed Anthony to graduate high school after the stabbing.

“He didn’t go back to school after April 2. He might have had the credit, he might have had the grades, but you still have the ability to deny the diploma,” he said to News Media.

Jeff Metcalf stands with his son Austin Metcalf, a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco, who was stabbed in the chest at a track meet, allegedly by 17-year-old Karmelo Anthony from Frisco Centennial High School. (Courtesy Jeff Metcalf)

He told News Media that Anthony should not have been allowed to graduate based on attendance as he says the killer never returned to school following the stabbing.

TMZ reported, “Jeff argued that Karmelo shouldn’t have been able to graduate because he says the school handbook allegedly declares murder to be grounds for ‘mandatory expulsion.’”

Anthony was convicted of murder more than a year after he fatally stabbed Metcalf.

Jeff Metcalf also told News Media the school system didn’t have strong enough security at the fateful track meet.

Karmelo Anthony is charged with murdering Austin Metcalf at a track meet at Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (KDFW)

He said, “They didn’t have metal detectors that the athletes went through, they didn’t have proper security. I mean, I can go on and on. They were negligent in this.”

Waldrip was the school system’s superintendent during the time that Metcalf was killed. Frisco ISD announced his retirement in November 2025, more than six months after the murder.

News Media has reached out to Waldrip and Frisco ISD for comment on Metcalf’s claims.

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, New Jersey — A federal immigration officer was involved in a dramatic incident on Monday when he was hit by a vehicle while trying to detain an individual in New Jersey, according to local law enforcement.

In response to being struck, the agent discharged his firearm, potentially hitting the vehicle as it fled the scene, reported the Stafford Township Police Department in an official statement.

“The agent sustained injuries, the extent of which are currently unknown,” police noted, adding that the condition of the driver remains unclear. “There is no indication that the public is at risk,” they assured.

Images shared online captured the moment with the agent masked and seated on the ground, leaning against a car bumper before emergency services placed him on a stretcher.

The altercation took place along Route 72 in the Manahawkin area of Stafford Township, situated approximately 60 miles east of Philadelphia.

ICE identified the suspect in a statement.

“On June 15, 2026, ICE law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Manahawkin, New Jersey to arrest Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, an illegal alien from Peru who was released into our country under the Biden administration. He was given a final order of removal by an immigration judge on January 30, 2026,” a spokesperson said. “ICE law enforcement officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop. The driver then weaponized his vehicle and struck an officer resulting in the officer discharging his weapon. The driver fled the scene and remains at-large.”

There is no universal training standard for law enforcement to shoot at a moving vehicle. But most police departments and federal guidance bar shooting unless the driver poses an imminent threat of deadly force beyond the car itself.

In Senatobia, Mississippi, a child died Sunday when a police officer responding to a shoplifting call at a Walmart fired at a moving vehicle. As police tried to stop the vehicle, the driver almost hit an officer, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.

An ICE agent in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, in January. The government said the agent’s safety was at risk, but video showed Good had turned the front wheels and was driving away from him after blocking a street with her SUV.

Kent Swig, a well-known name in the real estate sector, is once again in search of a new office space after allegations emerged that he failed to pay nearly $500,000 in rent for the headquarters of his upscale firm, Helmsley Spear.

Swig, who was once entrenched in New York’s elite real estate circles, has notable family ties. He was married to Liz Macklowe, daughter of renowned developer Harry Macklowe, and is the grandson of Benjamin H. Swig. His impressive portfolio once included ownership of renowned commercial real estate companies Brown Harris Stevens and Halstead Property.

However, Swig’s fortunes took a downturn following the 2008 financial crisis, compounded by a contentious divorce from Liz Macklowe. Swig has alleged that his former father-in-law, Harry Macklowe, sought to undermine him post-divorce.

Recently, on June 2, Swig faced eviction from his Midtown office at 747 Third Avenue. According to a source familiar with the situation, a city marshal intervened, leading to the abrupt eviction. “The marshal came in and physically removed them, and their belongings are still in the office,” the source reported.

Adding to the turmoil, it’s reported that Swig received notice of the eviction a day in advance but did not inform his staff. “There are about 50 employees. The marshal arrived at noon, giving them just 30 minutes to gather their belongings before the premises were sealed,” the source explained. Swig, however, disputes the claim that the eviction was a surprise to his employees.

Swig moved the headquarters of his real estate company to the location in 2024, two years after he was sued for allegedly not paying rent at a previous location. In that case, investment firm Lincoln International sought more than $342 million in missed payments at 444 Madison Avenue, according to Commercial Observer.

This time, we’re told he allegedly owes over $450,000. Swig didn’t address the figure when we reached out on Monday, but described the account of what transpired during last week’s eviction as “inaccurate” via a spokesperson for Helmsley Spear.

“We were engaged in good-faith negotiations with the sublandlord to resolve this matter. However, the sublandlord never responded to my final proposal, abruptly ended discussions, and proceeded with moving forward to move us out of our space,” they said.

The spokesperson confirmed the company was only given 24 hours’ warning, but disputed that employees were left in the dark. “We immediately notified all staff and provided them time to gather their files and personal belongings,” they said.

“Had we known earlier that the sublandlord intended to move about rather than continue negotiations, we would have moved out in a more orderly process,” they added.

Swig, whose real estate empire includes Brown Harris Stevens and Halstead Property, suffered several business misfortunes from the 2008 recession that he doesn’t seem to have been able to fully recover from. During his messy divorce from Macklowe, he accused her real estate titan father of pulling the strings and trying to financially destroy him.

The divorce battle forced Swig to give up his $22 million apartment at 740 Park Avenue, which was once dubbed the richest building in America. In 2025, Crains New York reported he was facing foreclosure on a Tribeca development after defaulting on three mortgages backed by the project. Despite the neverending lawsuits and financial setbacks, Swig somehow remains in the game. He currently has his eyes set on reviving Greenport in Long Island’s North Fork, he told real estate news site The Real Deal last month.

In the meantiime. back in Manhattan, he told us, “Helmsley Spear is currently arranging for a new office space.”

After a recent health scare, Simone Biles is rejuvenating in Belize alongside her NFL player husband, Jonathan Owens. The Olympic gymnast disclosed earlier this month that she faced a life-threatening situation in the hospital, though she withheld specific details about her condition.

Currently, Biles is taking time off to recuperate with Owens, who plays for the Indianapolis Colts. The couple is enjoying a sun-soaked vacation, as evidenced by the photos Biles shared with her followers on Instagram.

Additionally, Biles updated her fans on her recovery progress through a TikTok video. When a fan inquired about her wellbeing, the 29-year-old athlete reassured everyone by saying, “Yes, every day I am feeling more like myself. Will update y’all soon.”

She shared pictures on Instagram with her fans showing her soaking up the sun, while she also gave them an update on she was feeling during a TikTok video.

A fan commented on the footage asking if she is feeling better, to which the 29-year-old said: ‘Yes, every day I am feeling more like myself. Will update y’all soon.’

Biles appeared well in the short video that she shared on TikTok, which showed her getting ready for her break. 

Simone Biles is recovering away on vacation after her recent mystery health scare – she shared a picture with her fans on social media of her soaking up the sunshine 

Biles said earlier in June that she nearly died due to a mystery medical emergency

She was excited, describing Belize as her ‘favorite vacation spot in the entire world’ and joked about how her suitcase has weighed over 50 pounds.

But she sparked alarm in early June after her health scare.

In a post on her Instagram story, alongside a photo of her wearing several hospital wristbands, she wrote: ‘I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age.

‘But almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week. This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices.

‘I’ve been in bed resting this week, I’ll explain sooner or later but s/o to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited & or sent flowers.’

In a further post, she shared a photo of herself lying in bed with her dogs, alongside the caption ‘I’ll be here’ and a screenshot of an extremely elevated resting heartbeat. She has vowed to explain fully what happened to her when she is ready.

She was last seen in public at the end of May on a visit to watch the MLB team St. Louis Cardinals with husband Owens, who threw out the first pitch for his hometown team.

But the news of her scare led to an outpouring of support for the 11-time Olympic medalist, who has not competed since the 2024 Games in Paris, where she won three golds. 

Biles pictured alongside her husband Jonathan Owens, who plays for the Indianapolis Colts

Owens also shared a picture of Biles soaking up the sun on her vacation

Biles currently lives in Texas with her NFL husband Jonathan Owens, who recently signed a one-year, $1.4million deal with the Indianapolis Colts after two years in Chicago with the Bears. 

Biles, 29, is widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time and is America’s most decorated gymnast in Olympic history.

She has not ruled out competing again at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 due to it being a home Games, but gymnasts do not typically compete that late into their career. 

Speaking before her health scare, Biles said she is torn over the decision.

‘I’d say we’re still at about 50 per cent,’ she said to French publication El Pais. 

‘Although I’ll also take this opportunity to say one thing: I feel we should know how to admire athletes while they are active and competing.

‘I’ve already been to three Olympic Games, and I feel fulfilled. It’s crazy to see how people always want more and more from you. In the end, the decision will always be mine.

‘I feel our bodies are a bit like an hourglass that’s slowly running out. Right now, I’m 29, and although longevity in the elite has advanced by leaps and bounds, it would be a huge sacrifice to try to be at Los Angeles [at 31]. We’ll have to see.’