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Former president Donald Trump made waves in Kentucky politics on Thursday when he endorsed Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s run for governor in 2023. Coming 11 months early, not many in Kentucky conservative circles expected the endorsement to land when it did. “I was frankly surprised by how early it came, but I’m not surprised that he thinks of Daniel fondly.” Scott Jennings, a CNN political commentator who has worked for Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, said, referencing Cameron’s previous visits to the White House as well as a speech he delivered during the 2020 Republican National Convention. Trump’s endorsement does not...

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Walmart announced it has removed Chaokoh coconut milk from its shelves following two undercover investigations by animal rights organization PETA. PETA accused the coconut milk brand of using chained and caged monkeys in its production, leading to 86,000 e-mails to Walmart from PETA supporters requesting the product be pulled from its stores. "After hearing from PETA and tens of thousands of concerned shoppers, Walmart has ended its sales of Chaokoh brand coconut milk, for which monkeys are chained, caged, and forced into a lifetime of labor picking coconuts," PETA wrote in a statement. "The company joins over...

The farmer fired twice at a group of four burglars who broke into his home, killing one of them. Emmanuel Macron believes that the farmer should have called the police instead. French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he is “opposed to self-defence” after a farmer was charged with murder for shooting four burglars who broke into his home. “According to the initial investigation, the farmer fired twice with a large calibre rifle at a group of four burglars, killing one of them. The self-defence shooting took place last Friday, between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., and the man was...

Seems likely with their idiotic gun deal, that Cornyn and McConnell have both decided not to run for re-election.— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) June 22, 2022

The nationwide average for gas prices currently sits at $4.98 a gallon.. Joe Biden said Monday he is considering creating a federal gas tax holiday, which could save Americans as much as 18.4 cents per gallon, although his ex-boss .. Barack Obama, called such a move a "gimmick" on the campaign trail back in 2008. Biden told reporters after taking a walk along the beach near his vacation home in Delaware that he will decide by the end of the week whether to pause the federal gas tax. ... comments paint a stark contrast to presidential candidate and then-Illinois Sen....

This is one of the biggest scams ever. Joe Biden is shoving green energy down throats of Americans. For what? Money. For whom? China, and some Biden apparatchiks. Never mind that wind and solar cannot replace fossil fuels under the current level of demand. California, which is mandating a movement to 100% electricity is anticipating rolling blackouts again this summer. Despite its boastfulness about green energy, 42% of California energy comes from fossil fuels. Its current energy mix stands at 49.6% renewable energy generation, approximately 8% nuclear and only about 42% of energy comes from fossil fuels, such as crude...

CNN opinion writer Peniel Joseph argued Friday that Juneteenth is just as much "America's true birthday" as the Fourth of July. Joseph, a social justice activist and University of Texas at Austin professor, said the June 19 holiday "matters now more than ever," claiming that former president Donald Trump and the Republican Party are causing "fear, anger, and anxiety about Black citizenship." Few people knew about Juneteenth, which commemorates the 1865 date on which slaves in Texas learned they were free, until mainstream media in 2020 blasted Trump for holding a rally on the day. Trump later postponed his rally...

What, are there a bunch of redcoats in the Keystone State or something? Pennsylvania is apparently one of the least patriotic states in the country, according to this one study. Financial site WalletHub decided to find out what makes a patriot as the Fourth of July holiday nears. In order to do so, they first took a look at all 50 states across two key dimensions: “Military Engagement” and “Civic Engagement.” From there they proceeded to grade each on sub-metrics such as “Veterans per 1,000 Civilian Adults” and “Share of Adults Who Voted in 2020 Presidential Election,” peppering in data...

Shocking testimony from the Texas DPS director on Tuesday has revealed even more insight into the “abject failure” of response to the Uvalde shooting that occurred on May 24. Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steven McCraw revealed that the husband of slain elementary teacher Eva Mireles tried to save her but was barred from doing so. Ruben Ruiz is a police officer for the school district and was on the scene after the gunman entered the school and opened fire. McCraw said Mireles called Ruiz and told him that “she had been shot and was dying.” “And what...

“Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.” —George Washington MRCTV reported, “Number of Americans Who Say They Believe in God Drops To All-Time Low.” This recent Gallup poll should concern us not just from a religious standpoint, but also from a cultural and political standpoint. As Andrew Breitbart used to say, “Politics is downstream from culture.” He could also have said with perfect truth, “Politics and culture are downstream from religion.” The Founding Fathers understood this, which is why—contrary to popular belief and modern constitutional interpretive theory—they insisted that...

Here's the rundown of the losses. 60% of the losses are in the now politically corrupt state of Georgia with a corrupt Secretary of State in charge of elections. GA - Governor - Win - Kemp, Loss - Perdue GA - Sec of State - Win - Raffensperger, Loss - Hice GA - Attorney General - Winn - Carr, Loss - Jordan GA - Insurance Commissioner - Win - King, Loss - Witt GA - House - Win - Collins, Loss - Jones GA - House - Win - McCormick, Loss - Evans ID - Governor - Win - Little,...

From higher electricity bills to worsened health, more than half of Americans have felt the impacts of extreme heat, according to a new survey released by NPR, Harvard University and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. That percentage is even higher in California, where heat was the top climate impact, reported by 71% of those surveyed. Nationally, poll results underline how people consciously connect climate change to their health. Nearly one-quarter of those who experienced extreme weather in the past five years said someone in their household had a serious health problem as a result. And perceived health impacts don't fall...

'Reparations Task Force' recommends free health care, child support forgiveness for black residents Black Californians could enjoy child support forgiveness, free college, free health care, fewer police, and a long-term "truth and reconciliation commission" should Golden State lawmakers pass the proposals outlined this week by the state's Reparations Task Force. Following a 2020 law to study the subject, a panel of left-wing academics and policymakers on Wednesday released their findings on how California can remedy the harm against the state's black residents caused by slavery and discrimination. All black Californians are eligible for the benefits of the program if they...

General Timo Kivinen said Finland has prepared for decades for a Russian attack and would put up stiff resistance if it happened. He added a crucial factor is Finns would be motivated to fight. The defence chief said: "Ukraine has been a tough bite to chew [for Russia] and so would be Finland." He added the Nordic country has built up a substantial arsenal. General Kivinen said: "We have systematically developed our military defence precisely for this type of warfare that is being waged there [in Ukraine], with a massive use of firepower, armoured forces and also airforces." Helsinki has...

Harvard University announced yesterday that it had received a $200 million gift from Melanie and Jean Eric Salata, which it will use to establish the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, providing a campus hub for multidisciplinary research and education about climate and the environment. The Salata Institute will provide support for researchers studying climate, environmental sustainability, and specific topics such as the use of low- and zero-carbon energy. It also aims to educate Harvard students to become leaders in the field of climate change and environmental challenges. The first round is already underway, with 41 concept proposals submitted by...

A Ukrainian kamikaze drone today ploughed in to a major oil refinery inside Russian territory, sparking a huge fireball explosion. Footage shows the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying at a low-level height towards the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region, which borders Ukraine. Video then shows the drone striking the oil refinery, causing a massive explosion which was heard ten miles away. Flames engulfed the building and black smoke poured from the key strategic facilities, located some four miles from the pro-Putin puppet state Luhansk People's Republic in Ukraine. Russian workers, who unwittingly filmed the drone strike, were heard...

Automatic locking doors and law enforcement radios — things that were supposed to protect children from mass shootings — failed during the Uvalde school massacre, a top Texas official testified Tuesday. The shooter, Salvador Rolando Ramos, essentially “walked straight through” the school’s west entrance because an exterior door could be locked only from the outside, McCraw said during his testimony. While law enforcement initially blamed a teacher for leaving the door open, McCraw said the teacher actually shut the door not knowing that it had not locked. The door has a hex key, also known as an Allen key or...

Fourteen Senate Republicans bucked the National Rifle Association and other Second Amendment advocates on Tuesday to advance bipartisan gun control and school safety legislation. In a 64-34 vote, the Senate voted to begin debate on an ambitious rewrite of the nation’s firearm laws. Although only a simple majority was needed to take the measure up, 14 Republicans led by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell voted in favor.

Lithuania has extended the blockade on goods heading for Kaliningrad sanctioned by the EU to also include road transports and not just rail. The U.S. has announced that it is backing Lithuania in its spat with Russia over the blockade.

I need help from my very enlightened freepers who have infinite knowledge and wisdom to help a woman out. I have a Harvest Right freeze dryer that needs a gasket and an oil/ water separator filter. I need to know the manufacturer and there is nothing on the pump to indicate who made it. Just the words Harvest Right. I called Harvest Right and they don't sell replacement parts and refused to tell me the make and model number. I can't afford a new pump and I'm very disappointed with the company. I can buy a whole new $3500 unit...