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Driven by a desire to help ex-servicemembers with mental illness, GOP lawmakers led a failed campaign last year to persuade the Biden administration to approve psychedelic drugs. Now they may have found the ally they need in President Donald Trump’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. A longtime believer in psychedelics’ potential to help people with illnesses like post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, despite the lack of supportive evidence Biden officials found, Kennedy is ramping up government-run clinical studies and telling the disappointed lawmakers doctors will be prescribing the drugs soon. “These are people who badly need some kind of...

During debate on the Senate floor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) rose in opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and warned of its impact on the national deficit.

The body of a man who went missing in Lake Arcadia was recovered on Sunday. The Edmond Police Department said a man and a woman were on a boat in the lake near Central State Park on Saturday. The man, unable to swim, jumped into the water to cool off, but the boat began to drift away. The woman did not know how to operate the boat, according to police. Edmond fire and police officials deployed search boats on Saturday to locate the man. After several hours, the search transitioned to a recovery operation, which was called off overnight.

[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Zen celebrates Latin Mass, leads Eucharistic procession for Corpus Christi in Hong KongCardinal Joseph Zen led a Latin Mass and Eucharistic procession in Hong Kong, showing Chinese Catholics' resilience and sending a message to both Beijing and Pope Leo XIV.Cardinal Joseph Zen celebrated the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) and led a Eucharistic procession for Corpus Christi.On June 22, 93-year-old Zen, the retired cardinal-bishop of Hong Kong, led a procession through the streets of Hong Kong after celebrating the Latin Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.“We celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, a feast the Church established...

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There might soon be another elected Trump in Washington. President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is “seriously considering” a Senate run in her native North Carolina, a source told NOTUS. Another source close to the Trump family told NBC News that there is a “high” chance she will run. Word of the younger Trump’s ambitions came hours after Thom Tillis, one of the state’s two Republican senators, announced he would not

We’re back with another update on Air India 171. In this video, Captain Steeeve breaks down why we still haven’t seen the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) or Flight Data Recorder (FDR) information publicly released. He explains what a "black box" actually is, what kind of data is stored inside, and how investigators access and interpret that data. From the physical recovery, to the technical decoding, to the careful analysis—it’s a detailed and time-consuming process, and it’s not as simple as plugging in a USB. Steeeve walks us through each step of the process, including how investigators validate what they’re hearing,...

Sir Keir Starmer has been put on notice of a fresh Labour rebellion over the Government's 'family farm tax'. More than 40 Labour MPs are said to be considering a bid to water down looming changes to agricultural and business inheritance tax relief. It comes after the Prime Minister performed a trio of embarrassing U-turns in recent weeks. Sir Keir has reversed his position on axing the winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners, a national grooming gangs inquiry, and welfare cuts. This has left Labour rebels feeling emboldened that they can force the Government into further policy changes. According...

In a troubling revelation from Vienna, a concerned grandparent, Bernhard K., has exposed a growing crisis in Austria’s kindergartens. Speaking to the Austrian news outlet Heute, he described the stark reality at his grandson’s school, where only three of 25 classmates are fluent German speakers. During breaks and after-school activities, the children revert to Arabic, leaving his grandson isolated. When asked how the boy copes, Bernhard’s response was shocking: “He’s trying to learn Arabic! How else is he supposed to communicate with his schoolmates?” This is not an isolated incident but a symptom of a broader demographic shift. According to...

Feminist LOSES IT And Doesn't Understand What Mating Is, Tries "Protecting" Female Duck 😂 (Video Posted by Chad Prather.)

The mainstream media and liberals everywhere are likely to fume at the news that DOGE staffer Edward Coristine — also known as “Big Balls” — has been given a new role within the federal government. Coristine will be joining the very same Social Security Administration which he was seeking to cut while working at the Department of Government Efficiency. News of him joining the agency was first reported by WIRED. “Edward Coristine joined the Social Security Administration this week as a special government employee,” Social Security spokesperson Stephen McGraw told the publication. “His work will be focused on improving the...

BREAKING: Karmelo Anthony submitted an Indigent Packet to the Collin County Court, requesting court-appointed legal representation as an indigent (financially destitute) defendant. However, just 24 hours ago, the Anthony family updated their GiveSendGo campaign to reflect a need to raise an additional $1.4 million for “a legal team.” Karmelo Anthony’s mother, Kala Hayes, who manages the GiveSendGo, stated on April 17th (two months ago) that they had just gained access to the funds. At that time, they had already raised $350,000. The fundraiser has now reached $538,000. According to a source, their current known attorney, Mike Howard, is more than...

A Chicago Park District lifeguard has been charged in the fatal shooting of one teen and the critical injury of another near Douglass Park's swimming pool. The accused, Charles Leto, 55, faces several charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. on Thursday and resulted in the death of Marjay Dotson, 15, and severe injuries to Jeremy Herred, 14, a cousin of Laquan McDonald, a teenager killed by Chicago police in 2014. Leto, a Lake View resident, was reportedly fixing his bike when the teenagers were shot. Initial claims...

The drug turns people into malleable zombies who have nightmarish hallucinationsTHE world's scariest drug Devil's Breath - used by organised crime groups to kidnap Brits abroad - may have made its way into the UK. The mind-warping chemical was once tested by the CIA as a truth serum and turns tourists into "zombies" who give up valuables without a struggle. Deborah Oscar, 30, suspects she was spiked on a London train with ‘Devil’s Breath’ drugCredit: SWNS Also known as scopolamine or burundanga, the powerful drug is derived from the seeds of the Borrachero tree and wipes away memory and free...

Key PointsPresident Donald Trump said that Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has to “do the right thing” if he’s elected, “or they’re not getting any money.” “Whoever’s mayor of New York is going to have to behave themselves, or the federal government is coming down very tough on them financially,” Trump said. Trump has previously threatened to cut funding for Democratic-led cities and states whose policies he disagrees with. President Donald Trump said that Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has “to do the right thing” if he is elected mayor of New York City, or he could see federal funding dry...

VIDEOMike Smerconish's poll question on CNN on Sunday was "Do You Have an Open Mind on President Donald Trump?" The result shocked Smerconish since 72% of his viewers admitted to having a CLOSED MIND when it comes to Trump. Since maybe 20% of Smerconish's viewers are normal people, this poll really means that OVER 90% of liberals readily admit they have CLOSED minds.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is sending a strong message to those opposing his “Alligator Alcatraz” project: don’t expect any sympathy. The governor recently announced the creation of a new detention center deep in the Everglades, designed to house illegal immigrants until deportation. The facility is strategically located in an area teeming with alligators and pythons, making escape nearly impossible without risking deadly encounters with the surrounding wildlife.As Alligator Alcatraz gears up for its expected opening on Tuesday, demonstrators flooded Florida’s streets to voice their opposition to Governor DeSantis’ controversial new facility.However, DeSantis issued a blunt warning to protesters: stay...

“Lebanese Hizbullah Outlet Celebrates Zohran Mamdani's Potential Win Of NYC Mayoral Race, Noting That It Propels Him To Become 'Member of U.S. Congress, Vice-Presidential Candidate, Secretary Of State, Justice, Or Homeland Security. Discussing the possible implications of Mamdani winning, the article argued that the position of New York City Mayor is considered "the second most powerful local office in the U.S., after the governor of California. From this role, Mamdani could build significant public and media influence, potentially propelling him to: Member of U.S. Congress, potential vice-presidential candidate, Secretary of State, Justice, or Homeland Security."

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was repeatedly pressed by NBC News host Kristen Welker on Sunday about why he doesn't want to condemn the phrase, "globalize the intifada," insisting that he didn't want to "police language." "I want to ask you about an issue that has divided New Yorkers in recent weeks. You were recently asked about the term 'globalize the intifada,' if it makes you uncomfortable. In that moment, you did not condemn the phrase. Now, just so folks understand, it is a phrase that many people hear as a call to violence against Jews," Welker said....

In addition to fighting Israel, Iranian authorities are also waging war against suspected spies and infiltrators, asking citizens to report anyone they consider suspicious. This includes alerting authorities if they see people wearing sunglasses at night, wearing hats, reporting stolen license plates, seeing pick-up trucks with covered beds, or observing vans being driven about during odd hours, which the regime says could be signs of undercover enemies to the nation.. In the weeks since Israel launched its attacks on Iran earlier this month, Iran has arrested hundreds of people, who are quickly tried and often executed. The regime has also...