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ABOARD A US MILITARY AIRCRAFT - General Martin Dempsey denounced ex-officers Tuesday for waging a campaign against President Barack Obama, arguing that soldiers had a duty to stay above the political fray.Wading into a potential minefield during a hotly-contested White House race, Dempsey voiced his disapproval of a group of retired military members and CIA officers who have accused Obama of spilling sensitive national security details to help secure his re-election in November.Asked if the group's criticism was valid or useful, Dempsey, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he would not comment on the substance of their...

On December 20, 2023, US District Judge Cormac J. Carney issued an order granting a preliminary injunction against the defendants (the State of California government). The injunction stopped the state from enforcing the blatantly unconstitutional SB-2 law declaring most of California as “sensitive places” where even licensed concealed carriers were forbidden to carry arms in public. The state asked for an order to stop the injunction from going into effect on December 22, 2023. The stay was granted on December 30, 2023, by an administrative three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit. The stay was appealed to the Ninth Circuit three-judge...

Florida governor Ron DeSantis still believes he is going to be the next president of the United States, despite flopping in all polls and placing distant second behind Donald Trump’s big win in Iowa. [cut] Speaking to his voters, DeSantis thanked them for their support and celebrated the result after critics “threw everything but the kitchen sink at us” and still insisted he will be the US’s 47th president. “We’ve got a lot of work to do but I can tell you this, AS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES I am going to get the job done for...

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A Maryland suburb of the nation’s capital this week extended voting rights to 16-year-olds for local elections—expanding on a national push endorsed by Democrat politicians and donors such as billionaire George Soros. The Town Council of Cheverly—about 15 minutes outside Washington, D.C.—voted unanimously Thursday to amend the town charter to allow younger teens to participate in town elections. Cheverly, with a population of just over 6,100, joins the Maryland suburbs of Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, and Takoma Park in allowing teens to vote at the same age they get their driver’s license. Another Maryland jurisdiction, Glenarden, lowered the voting age...

In a political whirlwind, Donald Trump emerges victorious in the Iowa Caucuses, securing a massive landslide according to Jake Tapper. The news came so early that even Tapper, a CNN correspondent, remarked, "This is the earliest I can remember ever calling such a thing." What makes this triumph even more remarkable is the context provided by user. Trump, having been up for a relentless 24 hours, just landed in New York. Yet, there's no time for rest. His next stops? A court appearance in NYC and a rally in New Hampshire.

The MSNBC crew of cranks suffered a collective meltdown tonight after President Trump won the Iowa Republican Caucus in a landslide. Democrats did not hold a caucus this year in Iowa because they really don’t care and they think Iowans are too white – therefore bad. Iowa, where voter fraud is not yet a serious issue like it is in neighboring states, have voted twice for President Trump for president. The MSNBC crew led by Rachel Maddow fear “fascism” in America. Again — this is all while they attempt to jail President Trump for 700 years and steal his business....

Puget Sound Energy is asking its customers to voluntarily reduce their natural gas and electricity usage during the evenings. “Due to the extreme cold temperatures facing our area, regional utilities are experiencing higher energy use than forecasted, and we need to reduce strain on the grid,” said a spokesperson. Officials are also asking customers to limit their use of hot water. “We appreciate your assistance in supporting our communities throughout the region,” continued the spokesperson.

After visiting all 99 counties in Iowa and failing to win a single one, specifically because he visited all 99 counties in Iowa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared the dark, unknown and mysterious forces of universe tried to stop him, “threw everything at him,” yet he alone stands victorious. Yeah, he actually said that. The DeSantis campaign put most of their resources into Iowa and gained a total of 23,000 votes (roughly 21%), quickly declaring victory in a tenuous 2nd place finish and proclaiming their victory ticket has been punched. The cognitive disconnect is exceptionally strong; but hey, everyone has...

Hopefully this doesn’t lead to some kind of tragedy, like the door blowing off of a Boeing jet. But that’s really crazy to think something like that would happen, just because you’re replacing the people who run the airline system with mentally retarded people. Fox News: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively recruiting workers who suffer “severe intellectual” disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and inclusion hiring initiative spelled out on the agency’s website.

The son of a felon and a rookie quarterback for the Houston Texans, CJ Stroud has been making waves in the NFL not just for his amazing story but because he has been incredibly humble when asked about his success, giving the glory to God rather than focusing on himself. Such could be seen when Stroud helped lead his team to victory over the Indianapolis Colts and secure a spot in the NFL playoffs. After that 23-19 victory, Stroud spoke about the game and the opportunity to enter the playoffs in his rookie year. Rather than focusing on his own...

Hillary Clinton was pictured in Manhattan on Monday clutching a memoir about a family's 'shame and secrecy'. The former Secretary of State was back in New York City for the first time since her husband's name was once again dragged through the mud over his friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Bill Clinton, now 77, was friends with the billionaire financier. Last week, as a tranche of court documents from a 2015 case against Epstein's right-hand woman Ghislaine Maxwell were unsealed and Bill's name featured prominently. In one particularly damaging section, a victim of Epstein claimed that he told her Clinton...

NATIONAL FIG NEWTON DAY National Fig Newton Day on January 16th annually recognizes a tasty pastry enjoyed across the country. #NationalFigNewtonDay A Nabisco's trademarked version of the fig roll, Newtons are a pastry filled with fig paste. Fig Newtons have an unusual and characteristic shape that has been adopted by many competitors, including generic fig bars. Up until the 19th century, many physicians believed most illnesses were related to digestion problems. As a remedy, they recommended a daily intake of biscuits and fruit. Fig rolls served as an ideal solution to their advice, which remained a locally produced handmade product....

The NFL Playoffs are finally here, and the first weekend featured less-than-stellar matchups. What looked to be good games on paper turned, for the most part, into one-sided, boring affairs. There were great individual performances, such as Jordan Love of the Packers again disappointing Dallas Cowboys fans and a great storyline with Christian quarterback C.J. Stroud becoming the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game. However, for the most part, the action on the field was sloppy and uninspiring. The premier matchup of the weekend was the high-scoring Miami Dolphins traveling to frigid Kansas City to take on the struggling...

Bike riders again defied law enforcement warnings Monday and participated in the annual Wheels Up, Guns Down ride Monday. It’s taken place annually during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and on MLK Day.

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Donald Trump urged the Republican party to unite behind him so he could 'take the country' back from Joe Biden after decimating his rivals in the Iowa caucuses on Monday night. The former president, 77, praised all of his fellow candidates and paid tribute to his family - including Melania's late mother-in-law - as he spoke to supporters after his 30-point win in the first primary contest. It took just half an hour for Trump's landslide victory to be called as thousands of his die-hard supporters turned up to vote in sub-zero temperatures and wind chills as low as minus...

The bag has the recognisable Louis Vuitton lettering and a blue closure to keep sandwiches or any other valuables. Louis Vuitton's Sandwich Bag is priced at ₹ 2,80,000 ($3374.56). Luxury fashion companies are renowned for their innovative ideas. Luxurious goods, however, also have outrageous prices. Numerous things that went viral online include the Dolce & Gabbana "Khaki Ski Mask Cap" for ₹ 32,000 ($385.66) or the Hugo Boss flip-flops offered for ₹ 9,000 ($108.47). Now, French brand Louis Vuitton has launched a Sandwich Bag made of cowhide leather at a shocking price of ₹ 2,80,000 ($3374.56). The piece went on...

This might be the single best MLKJ Day post I've ever seen in my life. Wait for it... FBI @FBI · Follow This #MLKDay, the #FBI honors one of the most prominent leaders of the Civil Rights movement and reaffirms its commitment to Dr. King’s legacy of fairness and equal justice for all. Readers added context The FBI engaged in surveillance of King, attempted to discredit him, and used manipulation tactics to influence him to stop organizing. King’s family believe the FBI was responsible for his death. cbsnews.com/news/mlks-fami… npr.org/2021/01/18/956… npr.org/2021/01/18/956… Context is written by people who use X, and appears...