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On June 13, 2023, former Pres. Donald Trump went to the federal court in Miami, Fla., where he was arraigned on charges associated with mishandling classified government documents. Trump entered a plea of not guilty, visited a restaurant to eat lunch, and returned to his estate in Bedminster, NJ, where he warned that America is headed in a damaging direction. He warned that America is in decline and said the political persecution of “Christians, pro-life activists, parents attending school board meetings, and even future Republican candidates” won’t stop with him. Gary Bauer (Campaign for Working Families) said, “You don’t have...

Russians still achieving those huge one-day bags...

An ex-CIA analyst has claimed Vladimir Putin 'orchestrated' the coup with Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhi in a 'classic false flag' to try to make the West believe his army had weakened. Rebekah Koffler told Fox News' Eric Shawn on Saturday the coup was staged as a way for the Russian leader to boost his political power and he will eventually 'gain momentum, mobilize additional personnel, and re-energize his offensive on Ukraine.' Prigozhin's forces moved from their camps in Ukraine into Russia on Friday and took over a regional military command in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, before advancing toward...

Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis previewed his border policy rollout in a dark video about the crisis, taking aim at rivals in an out of the White House. The new spot, accentuated with thriller-movie music, appears to double as a sharp rebuke of President Biden’s immigration record and an implicit dig at former President Donald Trump’s failure to make good on his promises. DeSantis will formally unveil his border security policy on Monday in Eagle Pass, Texas. “We will secure the border. We will stop the cartels. We will build the wall. We will stop the invasion. NO EXCUSES. @RonDeSantis...

Trump's MAGA vs Biden's MRMA (Make Russia Marxist Again). Trump wants to stop the war in Ukraine to MAGA, Biden wants to continue it to MRMA. INVERSION OF ROLES: After taking control of America, Marxists are using the power of the White House to spread Marxism around the World. Biden is using Ukraine as an excuse to remove Putin and return Marxism to Russia By Ezequiel Doiny Important background information: Please read my article below about the Marxist takeover of America: ARTICLE 1 "Night falls in America: STALINISM in Biden's America. Persecution of Kulaks (white middle class small businesses), brainwashing...

It's a Spew York Times article. I didn't bother to read it, just ascertained which piece of RINO cowplop wrote it. J. Michael Luttig has a certain "history" here on Free Republic:https://freerepublic.com/tag/jmichaelluttig/index

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Deputy Jill Constant jumped into the water and held the manatee's head above water for two hours until wildlife officials arrived to take over the Manatees can weigh 1,000 pounds in Florida, but that didn’t stop a determined sheriff’s deputy from cradling one in her arms for hours so it wouldn’t sink and drown in the Intracoastal Waterway. Pinellas County Deputy Jill Constant notes the ailing manatee had been seen trying to beach itself after reaching the point of exhaustion. It’s suspected the large mammal was suffering from exposure to toxic red tide blooms. “This manatee is going to die...

By now you've likely heard of artificial intelligence. The computer technology is drastically changing problem-solving and now a brewery in Bucks County is using it to generate beer recipes. Second Sin Brewing used AI to generate its latest beer release. The one question now is who makes a better beer: a human or a robot? "This beer is called Jake Against," Jake Howell said. "This is my recipe. Both beers turned out well. I won't hide my bias. I think mine is better." It's Jake Against the Machine literally. "Jake Against" is Second Sin Brewing's newest IPA and was made...

[Catholic Caucus] Francis Has Started Persecution Against Faithful BishopThe Congregation for Bishops is currently investigating Tyler Bishop Joseph Strickland, 63, Texas, a Catholic, reports ChurchMilitant.com (June 24). The pretext for this Apostolic Visitation is unknown, but it doesn't come as a surprise since Francis persecutes anyone who is Catholic. Strickland has defended the faith on Twitter.com and offered fraternal correction to other bishops. It goes without saying that homosexualist bishops who are destroying the Church are not investigated by Francis, but promoted.

“Upon arrival, deputies were able to utilize some tools and retrieve the giant nope rope and secure it,” the sheriff’s office saidDeputies responded to a home in small-town Wisconsin after an exotic snake was found slithering on the roof, photos show. The Barron County Sheriff’s Office had been warned that the snake was “giant,” but that didn’t fully capture its proportions, the office said in a June 20 news release. “We think the description of giant was an undersell,” the sheriff’s office said. After staging an escape from the home, the rotund pet pulled off a feat of athleticism by...

Israeli archaeologists recently found two areas which might have been part of the ancient city of Bethsaida, which was mentioned prominently in the Bible. A Byzantine church may be the missing link needed to establish one of them as the city where two apostles were born. The areas have both Byzantine as well as Roman ruins from the eras through which the city flourished. What the researchers call “Area A” at El-Araj has the remains of the southern, western, and northern walls of the Byzantine-era Church of the Apostles. Also in that same area are the remains from the Roman...

At Breitbart, David Ng notes that the Walt Disney Company has “lost a stunning $890 million on its last eight studio releases, including The Little Mermaid and Elemental, according to a box office analyst.” No doubt that is why Disney’s stock has lost over half of its value since its March 2021 peak. Wokeness has not been working well for Disney. Has the company learned its lesson? Of course not: Disney’s Star Wars has cast its first transgender actor in a major role, hiring British male-to-female YouTube personality Abigail Thorn for the role in the upcoming Disney+ series The Acolyte,...

“There is no reasonable doubt that President Biden was an active participant in an unlawful, international influence-peddling scheme.”Ret. Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn issued an urgent message to the American people Saturday about Joe Biden and his family’s deep corruption that’s severely harmed the nation and its standing in the world.URGENT Message to YOU from General Michael Flynn WEBSITE: https://www.americasfuture.net/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/GenFlynn

Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro's job is in the hands of the fans after football federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Gusau said he will let them decide if the Portuguese should stay on. Peseiro, who has coached Porto and Sporting in his home country and took over Nigeria in May last year, has led his side to the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast starting in January but his contract ends on June 30.

Vladimir Putin has broken his silence about 'stepping up efforts' in Ukraine in pre-recorded interview that aired after he suffered his worst daily air force losses of the war. The Russian president, on state television today, said he was 'confident' in his forces where he alleged are 'in a position to implement all the plans and tasks ahead of us'. His speech aired today after it was claimed that Wagner mercenary fighters killed 39 pilots and crew by downing strike helicopters and a military plane during Prigozhin's rebellion. -snip- Putin is believed to have suffered grievous losses as he sought...

Glettler: Church also an important cultural carrier in contemporary art Innsbruck "Art Bishop" on the 50th anniversary of the opening of the "Collection of Contemporary Art of the Vatican Museums": Exciting learning process that allows both those involved in culture and those responsible for the Church to learn from each other The Catholic Church is an important bearer of culture in Austria, not only in relation to traditional art, but also "in the pulsating field of contemporary art". Bishop Hermann Glettler of Innsbruck has pointed this out. The field of contemporary art makes possible...

Recognition at the bishops' meeting Homosexuality: initiatives in the Church of France to change the discourse In France, a number of Bishops have proposed that the Pope reformulate the paragraphs of the Catechism of the Catholic Church concerning homosexuality. In addition, at the request of the French Bishops' Conference, theologians are working to make the institution's message on the subject more audible.

New Mexico's Zozobra tradition on for the 99th year.After nearly a century, the tradition of the burning of Zozobra continues. On Saturday, people from all over gathered at the Santa Fe Place Mall to help stuff the Zozobra's body. At the event, participants were encouraged to write down their troubles from the year to include them as the stuffing. For many kids, it was a first-time experience. "I never knew that they actually use stuff like this to stuff the Zozobra. I was shocked," said Layla Burkland. However, participants of all ages were excited to play a part in the...

On Saturday, K9 handler Sergeant Jeff Hammer and his partner K9 Harrie responded to assist officers in finding suspects who fled from a stolen vehicle following a chase. While tracking the suspects, K9 Harrie sustained a heat-related injury. K9 Harrie was rushed to the Animal Emergency Clinic but ultimately died due to his injuries. Chief Wayne Smith and the Shreveport Police Department would like to thank everyone at the Animal Emergency Clinic for their life-saving efforts. K9 Harrie was a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois and had served the citizens of Shreveport since January 2018. At one point in his career, Harrie...