(DCNF)—Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy accused a federal judge of trying to “micromanage” immigration enforcement in the Chicago area to boost her chances of being nominated to a higher court on Thursday.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit stayed an order by U.S. District Judge Sarah Ellis of the Northern District of Illinois, an Obama appointee, requiring Chief Border Patrol Agent Greg Bovino to meet with her daily after attorneys for anti-ICE rioters claimed United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) violated her order limiting riot-control tactics. McCarthy told “Fox and Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade that most federal agents were on “the straight and narrow.”
“I think a lot of these Democratic-appointed district judges, Brian, are kind of auditioning for Supreme Court nominations in the next Democratic administration. So very little of what they do surprises me anymore,” McCarthy said. “But the bottom line is, a district judge is not allowed to micromanage how the police do their job on the street.”
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“Our agents are very well trained. In my experience, every now and then you get a rogue agent who does something off the charts,” McCarthy continued, “By and large what I’m talking about, well over 90% of the cases, what ends up happening is cameras and filming these guys and all that sort of thing would do great credit to the job they do on the street. What you have out there is a lot of radical provocateurs who know what they’re doing and are trying to provoke the police into activity that they can spin as abusive.”
Kilmeade asked McCarthy about the indictment of Democratic candidate Kat Abughazaleh on charges of obstructing a federal law enforcement officer during a riot near an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois. Abughazaleh has been involved in the anti-ICE efforts and was thrown to the ground during a demonstration.
“They go out and protest and there’s a line between dissent and obstruction,” McCarthy said about the protests after discussing what evidence federal prosecutors would use to decide whether to seek charges. “And what they are trying to do is press that line everywhere they can. That’s how the absurd expression ‘mostly peaceful protest’ came to be, right? You have people who are actually out there exercising their First Amendment rights as they are allowed to, but then there are other people who are pushing the envelope and crossing the line into illegal behavior.”
ICE facilities in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, have been the scene of multiple riots as opposition to the agency’s operations targeting illegal immigrants has intensified.
Two people were killed during a shooting at the ICE office in Dallas on Sept. 24, with the gunman taking his own life. There have been two previous incidents in Texas since July 4 where shots were fired at ICE or Border Patrol facilities, with ten people being charged with attempted murder in connection with the ambush on the ICE detention facility.
Resistance to ICE operations to arrest illegal immigrants also included a Milwaukee judge who allegedly helped an illegal immigrant evade ICE agents in April and Democratic Mayor Freddie O’Connell of Nashville releasing the names of ICE agents involved in a crackdown on illegal immigrants in the city in May.
In New York City, ICE agents arrested Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander on June 18 after he allegedly interfered with an ICE operation in a Manhattan court. Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver of New Jersey was charged with assaulting an ICE agent after a May incident at an ICE facility in Newark.
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Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
Precious metals continue to attract Americans seeking reliable ways to protect their wealth amid inflation, geopolitical risks, and stock market swings. Whether stored in a home safe or held inside a self-directed IRA, physical gold and silver deliver tangible value that paper or digital assets often lack. Yet investors must choose carefully between bullion—pure bars and coins valued mainly for their metal content—and numismatics or collectibles, where rarity, history, and collector demand heavily influence pricing.
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Bullion consists of refined precious metals in standard forms like one-ounce coins (American Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs) or bars. Their value tracks closely to the current spot price of the metal. A typical gold bullion coin trades near the live gold spot price plus a small premium. This structure keeps costs clear and predictable.
Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
Lower Costs and Better Liquidity for Home Storage
When keeping metals in a home safe or private vault, liquidity and efficiency count. Bullion offers clear benefits:
- You acquire more actual gold or silver per dollar invested. Numismatics divert a large share of your money into rarity premiums and massive sales commission, reducing your metal exposure.
- Selling bullion involves tight bid-ask spreads, so you recover nearly full spot value with minimal fees. Collectibles require finding the right buyer and may sell at a discount if demand for that specific item weakens.
- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
- Standardized coins and bars store efficiently and divide easily for partial sales. Rare coins often need protective slabs and controlled conditions, adding hassle and expense.
- Bullion enjoys worldwide acceptance. A 1-oz Gold Maple Leaf or Silver Eagle sells quickly to dealers anywhere. Niche numismatic pieces may appeal only to limited buyers, slowing liquidation when speed matters.
In times when quick access to value becomes important, bullion’s simplicity stands out.
Stronger Fit for Precious Metals IRAs
Precious metals IRAs continue gaining traction as investors diversify retirement portfolios beyond stocks and bonds. IRS rules permit certain bullion products in self-directed IRAs if they meet purity standards (.995 fine for gold, .999 for silver) and are held by an approved custodian. Eligible items include American Gold and Silver Eagles plus many generic bars and rounds from recognized mints.
Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
Bullion avoids these issues. Its value links directly to verifiable spot prices, which simplifies reporting and lowers the risk of regulatory challenges. More of your IRA contribution purchases real metal instead of dealer profits or speculative upside. Over time, owning additional ounces that appreciate with the metal itself can create meaningful outperformance compared with high-premium alternatives that deliver fewer ounces.
Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
Begin by clarifying your goals. Are you protecting savings in a safe, or moving part of a retirement account into a precious metals IRA? Focus on the number of ounces you can acquire at current prices rather than chasing marked-up collectibles.
Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
For investors prepared to strengthen their portfolios, Advisor Bullion supplies the expertise and selection needed to acquire high-quality bullion efficiently. Whether building personal holdings or integrating metals into an IRA, their emphasis on transparent, investment-grade products helps secure more ounces today that support greater financial security tomorrow. In a complicated financial landscape, bullion’s clarity and reliability make it the smarter foundation for protecting what matters most.