Father Who Allegedly Killed Daughter’s Accused Rapist Running For Sheriff In Arkansas

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A man who has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing a man accused of raping his daughter announced Friday that he is running for sheriff in Lonoke County, Arkansas.

Aaron Spencer shared a video Friday to his Facebook page announcing his campaign. In the video, Spencer said he wants to “restore trust” in law enforcement.

“I’m the father who acted to protect his daughter when the system failed… Through my own fight for justice, I have seen firsthand the failures in law enforcement and in our circuit court. And I refuse to stand by while others face these same failures.”

“This campaign isn’t about me; it’s about every parent, every neighbor, every family who deserves to feel safe in their homes and safe in their community. It’s about restoring trust, where neighbors know law enforcement is on their side and families know they will not be left alone in a moment of need,” Spencer said in the same video.

According to court documents, Spencer was charged with second-degree murder and a firearm enhancement in the death of Michael Fosler. Fosler had been charged with sexual offenses against Spencer’s daughter and was out on bond. (Read more from “Father Who Allegedly Killed Daughter’s Accused Rapist Running For Sheriff In Arkansas” HERE)

Former Obama Official Ben Rhodes Can’t Bring Himself To Give Trump Credit For Israel-Hamas Deal

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Former Obama administration official Ben Rhodes brushed off the deal President Donald Trump brokered between Israel and the radical Islamic terrorist group Hamas as “just a cease-fire” Monday during a MSNBC appearance.

Hamas released the 20 surviving hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack on multiple locations in southern Israel that killed over 1,200 people on Monday. Rhodes, the architect of then-President Barack Obama’s deal with Iran over its nuclear weapons program, was asked by MSNBC host Ana Cabrera if he thought Trump could see it through.

“I give Trump credit for essentially finally applying some leverage on the Israeli government, on Bibi Netanyahu in particular, in a way that, you know, frankly, we didn’t even see President Biden do when he was in office,” Rhodes claimed. “And I think simultaneously, Qatar and Turkey were applying a lot of leverage on Hamas. And then that got us into the ceasefire. That’s terrific. It’s great that the Israeli hostages are reunited with their families, that aid is getting to Gaza. I would not go as far as to say that this kind of validates a certain, you know, theory of diplomacy, because frankly, it’s just a ceasefire. The problem has not been solved.”

“It’s not really a peace deal in the sense that we still don’t know who’s going to govern Gaza. We still don’t know if Hamas is going to disarm,” Rhodes continued. “We’re at phase one, quite literally, of what would be a very long road to some kind of lasting peace. So, look, I think a transactional — and, you know, it’s interesting to reflect on that quote you put up, I mean, a transactional style of diplomacy, it can get you that kind of short-term win, right? You know, you take care of a piece of business, but it’s not necessarily designed for the kind of patient follow-through and painstaking work that is necessary to address something as deep as the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.” (Read more from “Former Obama Official Ben Rhodes Can’t Bring Himself To Give Trump Credit For Israel-Hamas Deal” HERE)

‘Not Sure I’m Gonna Be Able to Make Heaven!’ Trump Jokes

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By Daily Beast. . .The president didn’t appear optimistic about his prospects in the afterlife as he spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, days after he lost his long-running bid to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Fox News’ Peter Doocy checked in on Trump’s push to secure a seat in heaven after the president rushed to lock down an Israel-Hamas peace deal ahead of the highly anticipated Nobel Prize announcement last week.

“I mean, you know, I’m being a little cute,” Trump said. “I don’t think there’s anything [that’s] going to get me in heaven. Okay? I think I’m not maybe heaven-bound.” . . .

It’s no secret that getting into heaven has been on the 79-year-old president’s mind. In August, Trump told Fox News that he had personal motivations to put an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, which he previously claimed he could end on day one of his second term.

“If I can save 7,000 people a week from being killed, I think that’s a pretty—I want to try and get to heaven if possible,” he said at the time. “I’m hearing I’m not doing well. I hear I’m really at the bottom of the totem pole. If I can get to heaven, this will be one of the reasons.” (Read more from “Trump, 79, Admits He Is Probably Not Going to Heaven” HERE)

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‘Not Sure I’m Gonna Be Able to Make Heaven!’ Trump Jokes

By New York Post. President Trump joked with a Fox News reporter that he doesn’t “think there’s anything [that’s] gonna get me in heaven” — even after brokering the historic Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal bringing the release of Israeli hostages.

As Trump took questions from reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday en route to Israel, Fox News’ Peter Doocy nodded to the president’s remarks a few months ago that he wanted to end the Russia-Ukraine war to improve his odds of passing through the pearly gates.

“How does this help? Does this help?” Doocy asked of the ceasefire deal, which led to the release of all 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Monday.

“You know, I’m being a little cute. I don’t think there’s anything gonna get me in heaven. I really don’t,” Trump said as to laughs from other reporters on the plane.

“I think I’m not, maybe, heaven-bound,” he added with a chuckle himself. “I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I’m not sure I’m gonna be able to make heaven, but I’ve made life a lot better for a lot of people.” (Read more from “‘Not Sure I’m Gonna Be Able to Make Heaven!’ Trump Disturbingly Jokes Despite Israel-Hamas Deal” HERE)

Israeli Politician Thrown Out After Interrupting Trump’s Address to Israel’s Parliament

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A far-left Israeli politician was jeered as he loudly interrupted President Trump’s address to the country’s parliament, just to quickly get tossed out by security.

Ofer Cassif, a member of parliament from the extreme left-wing Hadash party, began shouting while Trump was praising his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, for his part bringing “peace in the Middle East.”

It wasn’t immediately clear what Cassif was yelling. He was quickly bundled out by security to cheers from the majority of Israel’s MPs who otherwise gave countless rounds of applause to Trump.

Security also went over to another Knesset member and removed him.

Cassif shared a lengthy post on X ahead of Trump’s arrival, condemning the US president’s visit.

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Plane Crash on Major Highway During Rush Hour Kills 2, Injures Commuter Inside Wrecked Car

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A small plane crashed in a fireball on I-195 during rush hour in Massachusetts early Monday — killing both people on board and injuring a passing commuter in a near-totaled car.

The plane careened toward the highway in Dartmouth around 8:15 a.m., forcing motorists to slam on their brakes or try to speed out of the way as it fell.

“We were coming down the highway, and then all of a sudden everybody locked up the brakes,” commuter Eric Desouza told WJAR. “We all [started] zig-zagging.”

As the plane hit the ground, a silver sedan was thrown from the road and ended up in the median grass with its right side crumpled.

It remains unclear whether the plane hit the car or if it collided with another vehicle to avoid the aircraft. (Read more from “Plane Crash on Major Highway During Rush Hour Kills 2, Injures Commuter Inside Wrecked Car” HERE)

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Trump Receives COVID Booster and Flu Shot During Second Checkup of the Year

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President Donald Trump received both a COVID-19 booster and a seasonal flu shot during a visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Friday, marking his second official medical checkup of the year.

In a memo released by the White House, Trump’s physician, Dr. Sean P. Barbabella, stated that the 79-year-old president “remains in exceptional health,” citing strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological performance. According to the document, advanced imaging and lab tests confirmed “stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.”

Trump’s decision to receive a COVID booster is notable, given that his own administration has significantly scaled back vaccine promotion and access. Just this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under pressure from the Trump White House, revised its guidance to recommend COVID vaccinations only for people over 65 or those with specific health risks—and even then, only after consultation with a healthcare provider.

Despite receiving the shot himself, Trump has not personally promoted the COVID vaccine in recent months and has rarely mentioned it in public. His administration, meanwhile, has cast doubt on its safety and necessity. Several high-profile officials have made public remarks about the ineffectiveness of the vaccine and suggest it carries a variety significant risks.

Trump’s own relationship with the COVID vaccine has long been complicated. He was initially vaccinated in private before leaving office in 2021 and has at times taken credit for the rapid development of the original vaccine under his Operation Warp Speed initiative. However, he has also avoided strongly promoting it to his base, many of whom are deeply skeptical of the COVID vaccine due to remarkable evidence.

Friday’s checkup was the second of the year for the president, following a physical exam in April. While the White House described this visit as part of Trump’s “ongoing health maintenance plan,” some observers noted the unusual frequency for a sitting president’s full physical evaluations. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed concerns, calling the visit “routine” and a responsible part of Trump’s personal health regimen.

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‘Let Me Finish My Thought!’ Trump’s Envoy Shouted Down by Israelis After Hailing Netanyahu

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Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, was shouted down in Israel Saturday after hailing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as being instrumental in the Gaza peace plan that was agreed to, in part, by both Israel and Hamas.

“This moment was made through the tireless dedication of leaders who would not rest until the world saw what could be achieved, one of them standing right here with me, Jared Kushner,” Witkoff said to a crowd of thousands in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Witkoff then proceeded to mention Netanyahu’s name in his round of thanks only to be met with loud boos and jeers from the crowd. . .

“I, I, okay, let me just finish my thought. I was, I was in the trenches… guys, let me just finish my thought,” Witkoff said, as he struggled to tamper down the jeers from the crowd. “I was in the trenches with the prime minister – believe me, he was a very important part here.”

Boos continued to ring out from the audience at every mention of Netanyahu, whose popularity among Israelis has plummeted since Hamas’ attack in 2023, with many Israeli critics accusing Netanyahu of deliberately undermining a hostage deal. (Read more from “‘Let Me Finish My Thought!’ Trump’s Envoy Shouted Down by Israelis After Hailing Netanyahu” HERE)

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Billionaire Investor Issues Ominous Warning of ‘Civil War’ Building Under Trump

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Billionaire Ray Dalio warned Friday that surging U.S. debt and hardening political divides under Donald Trump are pushing the country toward civil war.

The veteran hedge fund manager, 76, warned that borrowing “relative to income” is “like plaque in the arteries that then begins to squeeze out the spending.”

He told Bloomberg the combination of swelling deficits, wealth inequality, and global flashpoints has created “plenty to worry about” and an environment “very much analogous” to the years before World War II.

Asked whether a wider conflict is imminent, he replied that a “civil war of some sort” is developing with “irreconcilable differences” in the U.S. and elsewhere moving toward “tests of power.”

As such, Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, added, it was “crucial” to address the strains now. (Read more from “Billionaire Investor Issues Ominous Warning of ‘Civil War’ Building Under Trump” HERE)

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Malian Woman Sets World Record by Giving Birth to Nine Healthy Babies

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In an unprecedented medical achievement, Halima Cissé, a 25-year-old woman from Mali, has made history by giving birth to nine healthy children at once, setting a Guinness World Record for the most babies born at a single birth to survive. The nonuplets, consisting of five girls and four boys, were delivered via a C-section in Morocco, where Cissé had been flown for specialized high-risk care.

The pregnancy, which occurred naturally without fertility treatments, is considered extraordinarily rare by medical experts. Natural nonuplet pregnancies are almost unheard of, making this birth a remarkable milestone in both obstetrics and human endurance.

Doctors involved in the case reported that all nine infants are thriving and in good health, and they are being closely monitored in a hospital facility in Morocco. Medical teams praised Cissé’s strength and resilience throughout the pregnancy and delivery, highlighting the crucial role of advanced medical care in high-risk pregnancies.

Cissé’s journey has drawn global attention, with international media and medical communities hailing the birth as both a historic and inspirational event. In Mali, the news has sparked widespread celebration, while healthcare professionals emphasize the importance of access to specialized maternal care. (Read more from “Malian Woman Sets World Record by Giving Birth to Nine Healthy Babies” HERE)

Melania Trump Secures Agreement With Russia On Displaced Ukrainian Children

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First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she secured an agreement with Russia on the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families.

Trump spoke for six minutes, sharing that she had been keeping an “open channel of communication” with Russian President Vladimir Putin over displaced Ukrainian children. She shared that Russia agreed to return Ukrainian children with their families, and in the 24 hours since the agreement, eight children have been returned.

“Each child has lived in turmoil because of the war in Ukraine,” Melania Trump said. “Three were separated from their parents and displaced to the Russian Federation because of frontline fighting. The other five were separated from family members across borders because of the conflict, including one young girl who has now been reunited from Ukraine to Russia.”

The first lady also said she had expressed concern over children who were displaced as minors but have since turned 18 years old. Russia has also agreed to return these children, she announced. (Read more from “Melania Trump Secures Agreement With Russia On Displaced Ukrainian Children” HERE)

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