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WATCH: Mitch McConnell Freezes at Podium, Escorted Away by Colleagues
McConnell — who at 81 years of age is the longest-serving party leader in the history of the U.S. Senate — went silent during his opening remarks at his regular press conference, according to video of the alarming moment.
As his tight-lipped, unblinking pause grew longer, Republican colleagues Steve Daines (MT), Joni Ernst (IA), Shelly Moore Capito (WV), Jon Thune (SD), and John Barrasso (WY) showed visible concern.
Barrasso eventually stepped in. “Hey Mitch,” he interjected. “Anything else you wanna say, or should we just go back to your office?”
McConnell did not speak but appeared to recognize he was being spoken to, apparently verbalizing a “Hmm?” and leaning forward. “Do you want to say anything else to the press?” Barrasso reiterated.
At that point, McConnell turned and walked to the side of the podium, guided by Sens. Thune and Barrasso with their hands on his arms.
This is far from over: Martha MacCallum
‘The Story’ anchor Martha MacCallum joined ‘Outnumbered’ to discuss her take on Hunter Biden’s original plea deal reportedly falling apart.
Hunter Biden attorneys and DOJ agree to new plea deal
Attorneys for Hunter Biden and the Department of Justice have agreed to a new plea deal where Hunter will still plead guilty to the tax misdemeanors – Via Wednesday’s “John Bachman Now.”
Arizona woman arrested again after allegedly murdering cousin with hammer during drunken argument
Brianna Zerth, 30, of Peoria, was most recently charged on Friday with second-degree intentional murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence in connection with her 33-year-old cousin Kevin McKenna’s murder, court records show.
Zerth was initially arrested on May 4, 2022, when prosecutors said she killed McKenna, a Marine veteran, with a hammer while intoxicated, but a judge released her after she argued that she was acting in self-defense, according to local reports.
After her first release, Zerth was charged with attempt to commit aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and attempt to endangerment in June 2022 after she allegedly tried to run over her boyfriend with a vehicle while under the influence, 3TV/CBS 5 reported.
California man charged after attacking 88-year-old Asian-American woman in San Francisco, authorities say
Prior to the unprovoked attack, police said Ramsey had spat in the face of another victim.
The victim then saw Ramsey assault the elderly woman and chased after him, detaining him with the help of other good Samaritans until police arrived, according to authorities.
Ramsey was charged with felony elder abuse and assault, along with misdemeanor battery and vandalism. He pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
‘Alarming evidence’ links China’s Communist Party to American K-12 schools, anti-indoctrination group claims
The findings are detailed in a new report dubbed “Little Red Classrooms,” which was sent to 34 governors, key lawmakers and committee chairs on Wednesday.
“The alarming evidence uncovered by our investigation should concern parents, educators, and policymakers alike. Families deserve to know who is influencing the American education system so that they can make informed choices about what their children are learning behind closed doors,” PDE president Nicole Neily told Fox News Digital.
Parents Defending Education bills itself as “a national grassroots organization working to reclaim our schools from activists imposing harmful agendas. PDE’s sister organization, PDE Action, sent the “alarming” results of its lengthy “Little Red Classrooms” investigation to House Education & Workforce Committee Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C.; House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala.; and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike McCaul, R-Texas.
Fed hikes interest rates to 22-year high as inflation fight resumes
The unanimous decision puts the key benchmark federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the highest since 2001, further restricting economic activity as the borrowing costs for homes, cars and other items march higher.
It marks the 11th rate increase aimed at combating high inflation since policymakers began tightening in March 2022.
Policymakers also left the door open to additional interest rate increases this year, despite a recent pullback in inflation.
Activists allegedly threaten to ‘dismember’ school board president, kill her kids over trans student policy
The policy adopted with a 4-1 decision last week requires the “principal/designee, certified staff, and school counselors” to, within three days of becoming aware of the preference, notify parents of a student’s decision to identify with a gender that does not directly correspond with their biological sex, use different pronouns or a different name or use locker rooms and/or restrooms that do not correspond with their biological gender.
“The next morning, our district got a phone call. A lot of things were said, but one thing was very clear – this person was going to kill me, and they said they were going to dismember my body parts, my limbs more specifically,” she told the show on Monday.
Neglect, Drug Charges Filed Against Parents of 16-Month-Old Boy Fatally Shot by Brother
The shooting of Isiah Johnson occurred on March 28 at the Romney Meadows apartments in Lafayette, about 60 miles (96 kilometers) north of Indianapolis.
Isiah, who died from a gunshot wound to his head, had marijuana in his blood, and his brother tested positive for cocaine, prosecutors said.
After the shooting, police found 93 fentanyl pills, marijuana, and paraphernalia inside the apartment, prosecutors said.
Mr. Johnson also faces a charge of obstruction of justice for removing marijuana from the apartment before police arrived after the shooting, prosecutors said.
Video:Court Blocks Biden Border Rule, But Illegal Immigrants Entering ‘Every Which Way Imaginable,’ Expert Says
A federal judge has blocked a Biden administration policy that restricted asylum for illegal border crossers.
NTD spoke to former ICE special agent Victor Avila to determine why the court said the policy was illegal—and he explained what the actual situation is on the border.
Hunter Biden plea: President’s son pleads ‘not guilty’ after judge blows up plea agreement
When she questioned if the investigation into Hunter Biden was still ongoing, the prosecution said “yes,” clarifying recent questions about whether the plea deal would mark the conclusion of the yearslong inquiry into the younger Biden’s business dealings.
The attorneys for the Justice Department then remarked they weren’t at liberty to divulge additional details about the investigation.
“Then why are we doing this piecemeal?” Noreika asked.
At the prospect of Hunter Biden seeing future prosecution, his attorney, Chris Clark, concluded, “As far as I’m concerned, the plea agreement is null and void.”
Ilhan Omar Defends Woman Who Killed Her 29-Week-Old Baby, Burned Child’s Body
As LifeNews reported, Celeste Burgess, 18, of Norfolk, Nebraska agreed to plead guilty to removing/concealing/abandoning a dead human body as part of a plea deal in Madison County District Court. As a result, two other charges against her were dropped.
Burgess could have spent up to two years in prison. Instead, she will spend just 90 days in jail and two years’ probation. And her sentence may be reduced to closer to 50 days “due to the possibility of good time.”
While most people are condemning how she killed her baby and burned and buried the child’s body, Ilhan Omar defended her.
Hunter Biden plea deal appears to fall apart at court hearing
Fox News’ Griff Jenkins provides details on the situation after the judge expressed concerns about the plea agreement, which could possibly give Hunter Biden some immunity to future charges.
Recently Unearthed Footage Suggests Capitol Police Officer Lied About Jan 6 Injuries (VIDEO)
Gonell resigned from the force in December 2022, citing “permanent” medical conditions and trauma sustained on January 6.
The video in question spotlights the commendable efforts of paramedics attempting to resuscitate rioter Rosanne Boyland amidst the chaotic events of that day.
Interestingly, Officer Gonell is captured in the same footage, seemingly carrying on with his duties, displaying no apparent signs of severe injuries.
This newly surfaced video has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding Officer Gonell’s injuries during the January 6 incident, prompting further examination and calls for a comprehensive review of the events that transpired that day.
The discrepancy between the footage and the initial accounts of his injuries has raised concerns within certain circles.
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Kevin Spacey: ‘Humbled’ actor found not guilty of sexual offences against four men
The 64-year-old double Oscar winner cried as he was cleared after a trial that started at the end of June, during which he was described as a “sexual bully” by the prosecution.
On his birthday, he nodded at jurors as they left court, crying and wiping his face with a tissue, before letting out a big sigh and thanking court staff.
In a short statement to reporters outside Southwark Crown Court, the Hollywood actor said: “I imagine that many of you can understand that there is a lot for me to process after what has just happened today.
“But I would like to say that I am enormously grateful to the jury for having taken the time to examine all of the evidence and all of the facts carefully before they reached their decision and I am humbled by the outcome today.
Poland’s military aid for Ukraine exceeds €3 billion
With the latest installment of Western military aid for Ukraine expected in the coming months, Poland’s military support to Kyiv will exceed €3 billion, according to the Polish defense ministry.
Around €500 million worth of equipment is to be sent to Ukraine in the next three months, and Polish government officials reported it had already provided more than €2.5 billion from donating Leopard tanks, MIG-29 fighter jets, 240 T-72 tanks, 54 Krab howitzers, and a multitude of other equipment and ammunition.
The defense ministry refused to list what the latest military aid package for Ukraine contains, but according to the Wall Street Journal, part of the deal is accounted for by MI-24 helicopters. However, little is known about the delivery of Rosomak armored vehicles that the Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki had signaled back in March.
Mention has been made of 150 vehicles as well as 24 Rak mortars and 200 Rosomak armored personnel carriers in two separate batches. It is not clear now, how much of the equipment was ordered new and how much has come from Polish army reserves.
Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has passed away at the age of 56.
O’Connor leaves behind three children, 11 albums, legions of heartbroken fans, and a lengthy list of awards and scandals.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead,” her family said in a statement on Wednesday, adding that they “are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
It is unclear how O’Connor died. However, a social media post by the singer on Tuesday suggests that she may have taken her own life. Referring to the death of her 17-year-old son Shane by suicide last year, she sai
Ukraine officially claims responsibility for terror attack on Europe’s longest bridge
The head of the SBU, Ukraine’s main intelligence and security agency, Vasiliy Malyuk, has claimed responsibility for the deadly terrorist attack on Russia’s Crimean Bridge last October. The spy chief made the admission on Wednesday during a televised ceremony to unveil a new postage stamp dedicated to the SBU.
“The destruction of the Crimean Bridge is one of our realizations. I am convinced that the unique special operations carried out by the SBU will give stories for new postal stamps,” Malyuk stated.
The ceremony was attended by the head of Ukrpochta, Ukraine’s national postal service, Igor Smelyansky, who was sporting a T-shirt with a photo of a freight train burning on the Crimean Bridge in the aftermath of the October attack with the caption: “Who will burn bridges if not us? SBU.”
Israel Daily News – July 26, 2023
Is Israel’s security in danger? Since the passing of the reasonableness bill.
Iranian backed terror organization Hezbollah met with leaders of Gaza terror group Hamas to discuss a potential response to divisions within israel.
Also the United states had a message for Israel and the military aid to Israel over the judicial. And much more.
US tourists visiting Dublin issued warning after violent attack on American
The U.S. Embassy in Dublin has issued a travel warning for “security awareness” to tourists looking to visit Ireland following an attack on an American national in the capital city.
“With a number of recent incidents reported in Irish media, the U.S. Embassy in Dublin reminds U.S. citizens to exercise good personal security practices while traveling,” the travel advisory posted Tuesday to the embassy website read.
Stephen Termini, a 57-year-old American tourist, remains in intensive care after a group of youths kicked and beat him in Dublin last week.
A teenage boy was charged over the weekend in connection with the assault, sitting in a special session of the Children’s Court on Sunday afternoon.
US F-35 fighters arrive in Middle East to deter Iran, assist mission in Syria
The Air Force announced Wednesday that a squadron of U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning IIs arrived in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, augmenting A-10s and F-16s that are already in the region patrolling the Strait of Hormuz.
The comes after multiple attempts by Iran earlier this month to seize oil tankers near the strait, prompting a response by the U.S. Navy.
The move to send F-35s is designed to increase U.S. military visibility and give air cover to ships moving through the region, a defense official told The Associated Press in announcing the deployment, which the military hopes will deter future attempts at ship seizures by Iran.
According to the Air Force press release, the F-35 will deliver “increased capacity” to the region and “allow the U.S. to fly in contested airspace across the theater if required.”
The fighters will also be available to help in Syria during ongoing operations against the Islamic State.
Typhoon Doksuri: 4 dead, thousands evacuated in Philippines
Coastal communities were evacuated in preparation for the typhoon’s arrival, but despite these measures, Doksuri tore off tin roofs, flooded low-lying villages, and displaced over 12,000 people as it slammed into a small island and hit several provinces in the region.
The storm, with wind speeds reaching up to 175 kilometers per hour (108 miles per hour), led to overflowing rivers and left thousands without electricity.
“We are being battered here,” Manual Mamba, governor of northern Cagayan province told the Reuters news agency.
The national disaster agency said at least one person drowned in the province of Rizal in the wake of the typhoon.
According to the Philippine coast guard, more than 4,000 passengers were stranded at various ports after sea travel was suspended.
Poland threatens to sue Germany over dumped waste
Polish Environment Minister Anna Moskwa on Wednesday urged Germany to take back waste allegedly dumped illegally across the border in Poland.
Moskwa told a press conference that Warsaw had already filed a complaint with the European Commission as the first stage to possible legal action.
Moskwa said at least 35 tons of German waste are currently on Poland’s territory at seven different dumping grounds.
She said the German government and local authorities had failed to respond to a removal request, with Berlin passing the buck to individual German states.
Politics:
Matt Gaetz Takes No Prisoners Confronting Alejandro Mayorkas About Migrant App
Rep. Jordan calls out White House, DOJ for changing their story on Hunter Biden
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the latest news emerging from the investigation into the Biden family’s controversial business dealings.
Commentary:
Will Cars & Air Travel Become Luxuries of the Rich?—Andrew Montford on the Push for Net Zero
“We’re all being told we have to have smart meters in our homes…and that will give central government the ability to just switch off appliances in your home, when the wind isn’t blowing.
Now, they don’t like to talk about it very much, but that is what they will do,” says Andrew Montford, the director of Net Zero Watch and author of “The Hockey Stick Illusion.”
‘Green Energy’ Will Be Powered by Taliban Lithium
One of the sales pitches for electric cars and assorted green energy projects was that we’d at least be able to unplug from Middle Eastern oil.
But instead, we’ve become dependent on the Saudis anyway (the Saudis own 5% of Tesla) and, more crucially on China which sells us the junk solar panels and the rare earth metals (obtained through incredibly dirty mining processes that have devastated lakes and poisoned entire villages) to power the ‘clean’ revolution of ‘green energy’.
Now, topping all that, since the United States failed to develop the lithium mines in Afghanistan and since Biden refuses to mine any at home, the Taliban and Communist China will profit from every garbage electric car that the lefties force down our throats in the name of their hoax environmental crisis.
The Taliban have appointed Al Qaeda leaders to key positions including as governors of entire provinces.
Nuristan, where 53 American soldiers held off hundreds of Jihadis during the assault on Combat Outpost Keating, resulting in the awarding of two Medals of Honor and nine Silver Stars for the second deadliest battle of the war, is now under Al Qaeda governance.
Those electric cars that Biden wants to force on all of us, by banning actual cars, every one you buy will fund Al Qaeda.
How Investigative Journalists Have Become Cover-Up Promoters
After the highly touted, shamelessly self-promoted Washington Post “investigative” Watergate journalism, thousands of aspiring young people sought to become, like the legendary Woodward and Bernstein, fearless speakers of truth to power, uncovering corruption and cover-up without fear or favor.
But fifty years later, these supposed investigative journalists have become the corrupt actors whom they promised to expose.
Have our vaunted good guys become dirty cops? It sure looks like it.
While this evolution from clean to corrupt has been proceeding apace for fifty years, there is no better incarnation of this perverse role change than the recent journalism concerning ostensible Biden family corruption.
There is much room for legitimate, good-faith debate about the strength of evidence against Hunter Biden and, separately, his father Joe.
But the debate is properly about the unseemly activities of Hunter and the practiced neglect of same, at the least, by his father.
Whatever the strength of evidence, all of it is ugly, worrisome, problematic. There is no way to sugarcoat this: there is a noisome stench emanating from Bidenville that cries out for further investigation
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