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International Business Times
4 days ago
- International Business Times
Who Is Sean Charles Dunn: DC Man Who Threw Subway Sandwich at Federal Agent Identified as DOJ Employee Who Is Now Fired from His Position
A Washington, D.C., man who threw a Subway sandwich at a federal agent earlier this week has been identified as a now former employee of the Justice Department. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday that Sean Charles Dunn, 37, charged with felony assault for throwing the sandwich, has been fired from his position at the Justice Department. "If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you," Bondi announced on X. "I just learned that this defendant worked at the Department of Justice — NO LONGER. Not only is he FIRED, he has been charged with a felony," she added, confirming Dunn's firing from his position at the DoJ. Fired for His Actions Sean Charles Dunn seen throwing a Subway sandwich at a Federal agent during DC crackdown X "This is an example of the Deep State we have been up against for seven months as we work to refocus DOJ," she added. "You will NOT work in this administration while disrespecting our government and law enforcement." Dunn allegedly shouted profanities at a US Customs and Border Protection agent on Sunday night before hurling his sandwich at the officer. Dunn was caught on camera as he allegedly shouted at and assaulted an officer using his Subway meal on August 10. The decision to slap criminal charges on Dunn comes as the White House vowed to "restore law and order" in the nation's capital. Police say that more charges could be pressed on the attacker. "He thought it was funny. Well he doesn't think it's funny today because we charged him with a felony: Assault on a police officer," Pirro said in a video posted to X. In a shocking video taken by a bystander, Dunn can be heard yelling at a group of US Border Patrol agents, calling them "f*cking fascists." Holding his meal — his chosen weapon — he pointed at the federal officers and shouted "shame." The tense confrontation unfolded right outside the busy Subway location where Dunn had bought the now-infamous sandwich. After several moments of shouting from across the street, the suspect moved toward the agents and confronted Agent Gregory Lairmore directly. While the agents stayed composed, Dunn grew more aggressive, standing just feet from one officer's face. He then hurled his footlong sandwich at Lairmore's chest before trying to make a run for it. His escape attempt quickly failed, as agents chased him down and restrained him within moments of the attack. No More Tolerance Sean Charles Dunn seen confronting Federal agents before throwing a sandwich at one of them X Photos from the chaotic incident show the pink collared shirt-wearing suspect surrounded by officers from multiple agencies, including CBP and the FBI. Dunn was arrested and booked at the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District. He allegedly told an officer: "I did it. I threw a sandwich." "We're gonna back the police to the hill. So there, stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else!" Pirro asserted in her video announcement. Dunn's arrest came as part of a broad crime crackdown launched under the Trump administration. "We will rebuild our once-great cities, including our capital in Washington, DC, making them safe, clean, and beautiful again - and we want to make this city again safe," Trump said in January. "We don't want people coming to Washington and getting mugged, shot, killed. We're going to stop it." In March, Trump formed a task force with the purpose of "surging law enforcement to restore order and enhance DC's infrastructure." He has described the city as facing a "rampant crime crisis" and labeled it a "nightmare of murder and crime."
International Business Times
5 days ago
- International Business Times
Sean Charles Dunn: DC Man Who Hurled Subway Sandwich at Federal Agent Charged with Felony Assault
A man has been charged with felony assault after attacking a federal agent with a Subway sandwich on a Washington, D.C. street earlier this week. On Wednesday, DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the charges against 37-year-old Sean Charles Dunn, saying that "the police are not out there to get pushed around or beaten up." Dunn was caught on camera as he allegedly shouted at and assaulted an officer using his Subway meal on August 10. The decision to slap criminal charges on Dunn comes as the White House vowed to "restore law and order" in the nation's capital. Police say that more charges could be pressed on the attacker. Caught on Camera Sean Charles Dunn seen throwing a Subway sandwich at a Federal agent during DC crackdown X "He thought it was funny. Well he doesn't think it's funny today because we charged him with a felony: Assault on a police officer," Pirro said in a video posted to X. In a shocking video taken by a bystander, Dunn can be heard yelling at a group of US Border Patrol agents, calling them "f*cking fascists." Holding his meal — his chosen weapon — he pointed at the federal officers and shouted "shame." The tense confrontation unfolded right outside the busy Subway location where Dunn had bought the now-infamous sandwich. After several moments of shouting from across the street, the suspect moved toward the agents and confronted Agent Gregory Lairmore directly. While the agents stayed composed, Dunn grew more aggressive, standing just feet from one officer's face. He then hurled his footlong sandwich at Lairmore's chest before trying to make a run for it. His escape attempt quickly failed, as agents chased him down and restrained him within moments of the attack. Photos from the chaotic incident show the pink collared shirt-wearing suspect surrounded by officers from multiple agencies, including CBP and the FBI. Dunn was arrested and booked at the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District. He allegedly told an officer: "I did it. I threw a sandwich." No More Tolerance Sean Charles Dunn seen confronting Federal agents before throwing a sandwich at one of them X "We're gonna back the police to the hill. So there, stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else!" Pirro asserted in her video announcement. Dunn's arrest came as part of a broad crime crackdown launched under the Trump administration. "We will rebuild our once-great cities, including our capital in Washington, DC, making them safe, clean, and beautiful again - and we want to make this city again safe," Trump said in January. "We don't want people coming to Washington and getting mugged, shot, killed. We're going to stop it." In March, Trump formed a task force with the purpose of "surging law enforcement to restore order and enhance' DC's infrastructure." He has described the city as facing a "rampant crime crisis" and labeled it a "nightmare of murder and crime." On Sunday, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "MR. NICE GUY. We want our capital back." Earlier in the day, he criticized homelessness on the streets and announced that FBI agents would collaborate with DC police to address the problem, according to his post. "The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital," Trump posted on Truth Social. "The Criminals, you don't have to move out. We're going to put you in jail where you belong."
Black America Web
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Where My Girls At?: R&B Girl Groups You Forgot About
We always talk about the slew of nostalgic boy bands and groups, but we never talk about the girls… There was something magical about the girl group era of the 90s and early 2000s. Labels were still investing in artist development, videos stayed on rotation for weeks, and every crew had their own style. Some groups dropped timeless singles that still get love at the clubs, while others faded before getting some shine. RELATED: 11 Living Legends Who Deserve Their Flowers These weren't just singers, they were whole personalities. You could tell who the lead was before they even hit the hook. And the fashions? It used to be a masterclass on 'one band, one sound' outfits with just enough individuality to stand out. But as the music scene shifted, a lot of these groups got lost in the shuffle. Maybe their label folded. Maybe the sound changed. Sometimes there was internal conflict amongst the girls. Maybe the public just wasn't ready for what they were bringing. Still, their records sit in glove boxes and old CD collections waiting to be played again. We all remember TLC, Xscape, SWV, and Blaque… but what about these girls? Let's take a trip down memory lane… Where My Girls At?: R&B Girl Groups You Forgot About was originally published on 1. Cleopatra A British R&B/pop group made up of sisters Cleo, Yonah, and Zainam Higgins. Signed to Madonna's Maverick Records in the late 90s, they are remembered for their 1998 debut single 'Cleopatra's Theme.' 2. MoKenStef A Los Angeles R&B trio consisting of Monifa, Kenya, and Stephanie. Signed to Outburst Records, they scored a hit in 1995 with the single 'He's Mine.' 3. 3LW A female R&B trio consisting of Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Naturi Naughton. The group debuted in 2000 under Epic Records and is best known for the singles 'No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)' and 'Playas Gon' Play.' 4. Drama A female R&B trio from the 90s consisting of Regina Craig, Thea Norman, and Malinda Jenkins. Signed to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis' Perspective Records, they were discovered by Gerald LeVert, who helped produce their 1997 debut album, 'Open Invitation'. 5. Willie Max A Detroit-based R&B trio of sisters Rose, Sky, and Lyric Williams. Signed to Raphael Saadiq's Pookie Records in the late 90s, they released the single 'Can't Get Enough' in 1998. 6. Gyrl A teen R&B group featuring Jamila, Miyoko, and Paulette Maxwell. Associated with Immature/IMx in the mid-90s, they are known for their 1995 single 'Play Another Slow Jam.' 7. Assorted Phlavors A female R&B quartet made up of LaKisha Johnson, Julia Garrison, Tiffany Phinazee, and Antonia Bryant. Known for blending R&B, jazz, and hip-hop, they recorded songs including 'Be Patient,' 'Tell Me,' and 'Don't Let Go.' 8. Jade A female R&B trio made up of Tonya Kelly, Joi Marshall, and Di Reed. Signed to Giant Records, they broke out in 1992 with the hit 'Don't Walk Away' from their debut album Jade to the Max. 9. Allure An R&B quartet consisting of Alia Davis, Linnie Belcher, Lalisha McLean, and Akissa Mendez. Signed to Mariah Carey's Crave Records in the late 90s, they are best known for 'All Cried Out' with 112. 10. For Real A female R&B quartet featuring Josina Elder, Necia Bray, Wendi Williams, and LaTanyia Baldwin. Signed to A&M Records in the mid-90s, they gained recognition with 'Love Will Be Waiting at Home' from Waiting to Exhale. 11. Isyss An R&B quartet featuring La'Myia Good, LeTecia Harrison, Ardena Clark, and Quierra Davis-Martin. Signed to Arista Records in the early 2000s, they are remembered for 'Day & Night' featuring Jadakiss and 'Single for the Rest of My Life'. 12. JS A sister duo consisting of Kim and Kandy Johnson. Mentored by R. Kelly and signed to Interscope Records, they released 'Ice Cream' in 2003. Kandy is currently married to Ron Isley. 13. Cherish An Atlanta-based R&B group made up of sisters Farrah, Neosha, Felisha, and Fallon King. Signed to Capitol Records, they gained mainstream success in 2006 with 'Do It to It.' 14. Nina Sky Identical twin sisters Natalie & Nicole Albino. Signed to Next Plateau/Universal Records, they broke through in 2004 with the Reggaeton-infused hit 'Move Ya Body.' 15. TG4 A teen R&B quartet consisting of Sevyn Streeter, Keisha Henry, Davida Williams, and Ashley Gallo. Signed to T.U.G./A&M Records in the early 2000s, they released the single 'Virginity' in 2002. 16. KP & Envyi An R&B/hip-hop duo consisting of Khia Phillips (KP) and Susan Hedgepeth (Envyi). Signed to EastWest Records, they scored a major (and timeless) hit in 1998 with 'Swing My Way.'
Boston Globe
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Senators Markey and Warren decry Trump's Iran strikes as unconstitutional
'Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent another endless war,' Warren said. Fellow Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey agreed, calling the strike 'illegal' for having lacked congressional approval. He said in a statement that Saturday's attack may set back Iran's nuclear ambitions, but added that not only can the country 'rebuild its program,' it 'will now be highly motivated to do so.' 'A diplomatic solution remains the best way to permanently and verifiably prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon,' Markey said. Chants of 'No More War' broke out at a Bernie Sanders rally in Tulsa, Okla., after the Vermont Senator read Trump's 'alarming' social media post announcing the strikes. 'The American people do not want more war, more death,' he said. Advertisement Massachusetts Peace Action, a Cambridge-based advocacy group, called for state leaders to speak out. The organization specifically called on Congressional leaders to pass the war power resolutions filed by Senator Tim Kaine and Representative Thomas Massie to prevent further US military action. 'We call on Massachusetts political leaders to speak out strongly against President Trump's lawless military adventure,' the organization wrote on Saturday night, shortly after the US attack on Iran. Brian Garvey, the organization's executive director, said an 'emergency event' was being planned outside Park Street Station at 1 p.m. Sunday, in protest of the strikes. Advertisement 'This direct attack by the United States on Iran a dramatic escalation by President Trump,' Garvey said in a phone call Saturday night. 'It's incredibly dangerous, it's unnecessary, and frankly, it's illegal.' Garvey said the founding fathers were explicit in giving Congress the power to declare war, adding that this is 'not how the government is supposed to work.' 'It is perhaps especially terrible because this is a president who ran saying he was going to seek peace,' he said. 'Back in 2016, he said the Iraq War was a big fat mistake. I fear that what he is leading us into could be even worse than that debacle and quagmire.' Garvey said he was 'fearful' for the US service members stationed in the Middle East, and 'outraged' that the strikes threatened their safety. Camilo Fonseca can be reached at
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Meet Elon Musk's droneship ‘Of Course I Still Love You' — which catches falling rockets, not hearts
It sounds like the chorus of a late-night emotional ballad, or maybe the name of a Taylor Swift album. But 'Of Course I Still Love You' isn't about heartbreak. It's about hardware. Flaming, billion-dollar hardware plummeting from space. This isn't a Nicholas Sparks movie—it's SpaceX 's most poetic piece of machinery: a robot barge designed to catch rockets with precision and flair.. No, this isn't a Nicholas Sparks sequel. It's the name of one of SpaceX's autonomous drone ships that literally catches rockets. Imagine a robot butler crossed with a landing pad, floating in the Pacific, whispering 'come home, baby' to tired Falcon 9 boosters. And the kicker? The name isn't Musk being melodramatic. It's a tribute to Iain M. Banks ' sci-fi novels, where sentient starships have names that sound like sarcastic tweets. One is even called "No More Mr. Nice Gaius." In a world where billionaires build rocket ships and quote sci-fi for fun, 'Of Course I Still Love You' is not a love song. It's an interplanetary punchline that lands rockets. What is Elon Musk's 'Of Course I Still Love You'? Despite its romantic name, Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) is a giant floating landing pad, technically known as an Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship (ASDS). It's a modified barge outfitted with robotic precision and steel arms of destiny that help recover Falcon 9 first-stage boosters after launch. Located off the West Coast at Long Beach, California, it's essentially the oceanic version of a space parking valet. The booster detaches from the rocket, flips itself mid-air like a gymnast, fires retro thrusters, and lands gently—on a ship that's floating. On water. While moving. In waves. It's like trying to land a skyscraper on a surfboard. Why Elon Musk gave this name to the droneship Elon Musk didn't just wake up one day and decide to name his drone ship like a Taylor Swift B-side. The name comes from the Culture series by author Iain M. Banks, where massive sentient spaceships have delightfully eccentric names like 'You Would If You Really Loved Me' and 'So Much for Subtlety.' Musk, a big Banks fan, borrowed 'Of Course I Still Love You' as a loving geek tribute. Because if you're going to catch space junk mid-air, might as well do it with emotional flair. Why does it catch rockets anyway? Because rocket boosters are expensive. Like, really expensive. Instead of tossing them into the ocean after every launch (as was standard practice for decades), SpaceX's whole business model thrives on reusability. By landing and reusing boosters, the company saves hundreds of millions of dollars and reduces waste—kind of like upcycling, but instead of mason jars, it's billion-dollar rocket stages. Plus, it looks awesome on livestreams. Nothing says 'future' like a 16-story rocket doing a slow, graceful ballet move onto a floating pad with a romantic name. Sibling ships and more sentiments pouring in OCISLY isn't alone. Its East Coast sibling is called 'Just Read the Instructions', also a Banks reference, because apparently even rocket landings need passive-aggressive reminders. These ships are part of the ASDS fleet and are key players in SpaceX's vision of rapid, cost-effective space travel. Just think your rocket takes off from Florida, launches a satellite, does a quick pirouette in the stratosphere, then lands back on a boat named like it just got out of therapy. When sci-fi becomes real science The sheer absurdity of naming high-tech rocket-catching machines after fictional spaceships with emotional baggage is peak Musk. But beneath the quirk lies serious innovation. These drone ships have helped SpaceX pull off over 270 booster landings and counting. They've turned what once looked like a Michael Bay explosion into a controlled, reusable, economically viable maneuver. In short: they make science fiction real. And do it with names that make engineers and English majors equally happy. So, next time you see a Falcon 9 rocket descend from space and land upright on a tiny square in the middle of the ocean, remember—it's not just landing. It's being welcomed by a giant, floating robot that says: Of Course I Still Love You. Because nothing says progress like marrying sci-fi references with real-world rocket science. Elon Musk didn't just build a space empire—he made it poetic, one oddly-named barge at a time.
