During a peaceful prayer service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, a "disturbed gentleman" attacked Father David Gaines, turning the ceremony into chaos.

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening as Father Gaines, the parochial vicar, was praying alongside Bishop Thomas Daly. A man, described as "disturbed," suddenly leapt from his seat in the front pew and rushed towards the altar where the priests were kneeling. 

According to reports from the scene, the assailant tried to punch Father Gaines but missed, leading to a brief scuffle before the man was restrained by others present at the service. 

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes was hosting the second night of the Lourdes Novena for Healing, a series of prayers dedicated to healing, peace, and the sick, when the attack took place. 

"Father Gaines and Bishop Daly are both doing well," the church reassured on its social media, despite the unsettling event. 

The assailant was quickly apprehended by security and handed over to local authorities.

This incident has left the Spokane community in shock, with many expressing their support for Father Gaines and the cathedral staff. The service continued after the disturbance was resolved, emphasizing unity and resilience among the congregation. 

The Spokane Police Department is currently investigating the matter. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

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Sean Duffy WRECK Hillary Clinton in viral exchange. Then his DAUGHTER does it again!

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sharply rebuked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday after she criticized the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its involvement in upgrading the nation's aviation system.

Duffy, appointed by President Donald Trump, announced that DOGE would collaborate with the Department of Transportation to enhance the U.S. aviation infrastructure. Clinton responded on X, formerly Twitter, criticizing the move by saying, "They have no relevant experience. Most of them aren't old enough to rent a car. And you're going to let them mess with airline safety that's already deteriorated on your watch?"

In a swift comeback, Duffy posted, "Madam Secretary, with all due respect, 'experienced' Washington bureaucrats are the reason our nation's infrastructure is crumbling. You need to sit this one out."

The exchange comes in the wake of recent aviation incidents, including a collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, highlighting ongoing concerns about aviation safety and infrastructure. 

Duffy's comments reflect a broader tension between traditional government operations and the new administration's approach to efficiency, spearheaded by Elon Musk's DOGE initiative.

Not to be left out, Sean Duffy’s daughter, host of the Bongino Report’s “Early Edition” weighed in on the back and forth with a sarcastic tweet directed at Hillary.

Mexican Drug Cartels just got a visit from Uncle Sam, it probably won’t be the last!

 A top-secret U.S. spy plane made an unusual flight over the Gulf of California this week, sparking speculation about the Trump Administrations’s future actions against Mexican drug cartels.

The RC-135 Rivet Joint, known for its capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), flew from its Nebraska base to California and then south along the Baja California peninsula into the Gulf of California, according to reports from Air & Space Forces Magazine. This flight coincided with a period of significant tension following President Donald Trump's agreement to a 30-day pause on tariff threats against Mexico, conditional on Mexico enhancing border security.

The mission's purpose remains unclear, but speculation abounds. One theory, as noted by The War Zone, suggests the aircraft might have been intercepting communications in the northwestern part of Mexico. This comes at a time when Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on Mexican imports to address drug trafficking and illegal immigration.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded by deploying 10,000 National Guard members to the border to curb drug trafficking. In return, the U.S. promised cooperation to prevent weapon smuggling into Mexico.

The U.S. military presence at the border has been notably enhanced, with over 2,000 additional troops ordered for security efforts. This deployment is part of Trump's broader policy to strengthen border security, including mass deportations and recent transfers of undocumented immigrants to Guantánamo Bay.