Democrats Save Johnson: 163 Votes to Continue Johnson’s Coalition Government

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) officially owes his gavel to Democrats.

An overwhelming 163 Democrats chose to continue Mike Johnson’s coalition government with the essential co-Speaker Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), voting to table a motion from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green (R-GA) to strip Johnson of his gavel.

The historic 359 to 43 vote likely cements Johnson’s speakership – for now.

The final tally included seven Democrats voting present and eleven not voting, along with ten Republicans who did not vote.

Ultimately, only 32 Democrats proved unhappy enough with Johnson’s stewardship of the House to vote to enable Greene’s gavel-stripping resolution to move forward. (Read more from “Democrats Save Johnson: 163 Votes to Continue Johnson’s Coalition Government” HERE)

Trial Date Postponed Indefinitely in Trump Case Amidst Evidence Handling Concerns

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The trial date for the case involving former President Donald Trump and allegations regarding classified documents has been indefinitely postponed by United States District Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee. Judge Cannon cited the need to address several pre-trial motions before setting a new date in her ruling on Tuesday.

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s unsealing of a superseding indictment in July 2023, which included charges against Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-a-Lago maintenance worker, prompted the delay. This occurred after the initial indictment against Trump and aide Walter Nauta in June 2023.

“The Court determines that finalization of a trial date at this juncture would be imprudent and inconsistent with the Court’s duty to fully and fairly consider the various pending pre-trial motions before the Court,” Judge Cannon stated, emphasizing the importance of addressing critical issues before proceeding with the tria

Concerns regarding evidence handling emerged following Smith’s Friday afternoon filing, where he acknowledged discrepancies in the maintenance of evidence obtained during the August 2022 raid on Mar-a-Lago. Smith admitted that some boxes containing evidence were not properly maintained, leading to a potential compromise in the integrity of the evidence.

Trump’s attorneys responded swiftly, filing a motion to address the reported violations and indicating the likelihood of filing additional motions. They expressed surprise at the prosecution team’s failure to maintain the integrity of the evidence, despite ample resources at their disposal.

“These issues implicate President Trump’s motion to suppress evidence seized from Mar-a-Lago and the motion to dismiss based on prosecutorial misconduct,” Trump’s attorneys stated, highlighting the significance of the evidence mishandling allegations in the case.

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Report: This Everyday Food May Help Prevent Diabetes

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suggested that incorporating yogurt into one’s diet could potentially help in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to recent announcements.

In March, the FDA declared its non-objection to a claim from Danone North America, the producer of various popular yogurt brands, stating that regular consumption of yogurt might lower the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. This decision implies that the FDA is willing to permit the claim on yogurt food labels, provided it is accurately worded and complies with specified criteria.

“While the evidence supporting a relationship between yogurt intake and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes is somewhat limited, it is credible enough to merit consideration,” the FDA stated in its announcement.

The health claim approved by the FDA falls under the category of a “qualified claim,” indicating that while the evidence is not conclusive, it suggests potential health benefits. According to Sherry Coleman Collins, a dietitian specializing in food allergies from the Atlanta metropolitan area, regular consumption, defined as at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week of yogurt, is necessary to potentially benefit from this claim.

Collins emphasized the overall health-promoting properties of yogurt, particularly when part of a diet rich in plant-based foods, proteins, and fermented dairy. She highlighted the significance of live, active cultures in yogurt, which contribute to a healthy gut microbiome and are associated with reduced disease risk, including type 2 diabetes.

When selecting yogurt, Collins recommended opting for varieties low in added sugars. She praised plain Greek yogurt for its high protein and calcium content, suggesting that its sweetness can be adjusted by adding honey or fruit according to personal preference.

GOP Governor Sounds Alarm on Biden Admin’s Proposal for Air National Guard, Space Force

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott opposed a proposal that could shift members of the Air National Guard to roles in the Space Force without the consent of their respective governors.

In a letter to President Biden, Abbott, who has clashed with the commander in chief on a number of matters, said the proposal is an “intolerable threat” to the National Guard.

“That proposal would give the Secretary of the Air Force unilateral authority to transfer Air National Guard units to the Space Force — without first obtaining gubernatorial consent,” Abbott wrote in the May 3 letter. . .

The Republican governor argued the measure would sideline governors as the commanders in chief of the National Guard in each state and U.S. territory.

“By departing from this sensible arrangement, and allowing the Secretaries to dismantle National Guard units on a whim, Legislative Proposal 480 would set a dangerous precedent,” he added. “Members of the Texas National Guard must always stand ready to respond to natural disasters, civil disturbances, and cartel activity that threaten our way of life.” (Read more from “GOP Governor Sounds Alarm on Biden Admin’s Proposal for Air National Guard, Space Force” HERE)

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U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Arrest of Russian Who Allegedly Developed Software That Siphoned $500 Million

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Federal prosecutors charged a Russian national in absentia with creating, developing and administering one of the world’s most prolific ransomware attacks since 2019, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday. The DOJ also announced a $10 million reward for the Russian’s arrest.

“Today, we are announcing that Dmitry [Yuryevich] Khoroshev, a Russian national, is charged in a 26-count indictment with committing and conspiring to commit LockBit attacks,” Nicole Argentieri, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s Criminal Division, announced Tuesday.

Khoroshev, 31, of Voronezh, Russia allegedly created, developed and administered LockBit. “[T]his malicious cyber scheme … has targeted over 2,000 victims and stolen more than $100 million in ransomware payments,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, according to the DOJ’s statement.

Some 2,500 victims — from individuals and small businesses to multinationals, law enforcement, and governments — in at least 120 countries paid at least $500 million in ransom after LockBit intruded into and disrupted their systems, seizing troves of data since Sept. 2019. Some 1,800 of the victims are in the United States, the DOJ’s statement revealed.

Khoroshev — alias LockBitSupp, LockBit, and putinkrab — pocketed $100 million of the proceeds, the DOJ alleged. He kept the data of victims who paid the ransom, reneging on his promise to delete their data after receiving the payments, and threatened to leak the data of those who did not pay, the DOJ further alleged. LockBit’s victims also reportedly lost revenue and spent money trying to recover their hijacked systems to the tune of billions of dollars.

(Read more from “U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Arrest of Russian Who Allegedly Developed Software That Siphoned $500 Million” HERE)

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Illegal Alien Allegedly Kidnaps 11-Year-Old Girl, Rapes Her in Van

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An illegal immigrant in Florida is being held without bond after he allegedly grabbed an 11-year-old girl by the hand, dragged her into a van, and sexually assaulted her.

Around 9 p.m. last Thursday, 20-year-old Marvin Perez Lopez, a Guatemalan national, was standing near a van parked outside his apartment in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, just a few miles south of West Palm Beach. He then spotted an 11-year-old girl who likewise lived in the apartment complex.

Lopez allegedly grabbed the girl by the hand and ordered her to “get into the van,” an affidavit claimed. He then allegedly began touching the girl in a way that made her uncomfortable. At one point, she managed to escape, but the suspect grabbed her once again and threw her back inside the vehicle, where he forced himself on her.

Meanwhile, the girl’s mother had gone looking for her daughter. When she spotted the van, she began screaming and banging on the windows. Police soon arrived, but the perpetrator had fled the area.

On Saturday, police found Lopez and booked him into the Palm Beach County jail on several charges, including kidnapping to sexually assault a minor, sexual assault of a victim under 12, and resisting an officer. His bond was denied. (Read more from “Illegal Alien Allegedly Kidnaps 11-Year-Old Florida Girl, Rapes Her in Van” HERE)

American Media Censors the Horrors of October 7 as Joe Biden Funds Their Creator

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If you turn on the news, you’ll see constant video footage of the destruction in Gaza — but the news will never show the horrific crimes that occurred on October 7.

“The American media are censoring what took place on October 7,” Mark Levin explains, adding, “it’s being covered up.”

“Why? Because they’re graphic beyond comprehension. They’re unimaginable. And yet in doing so, they’re giving aid and comfort to the terrorists, to Iran, to Hamas, to Hezbollah, to the Houthis, to the PLO. They’re giving aid and comfort to the Islamists in the United States of America and their front organizations,” he adds.

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden continues to refuse to stand up for Israel.

“Antony Blinken and he have stirred anti-Semitism not only in this country but around the world with the blood libels they have used to accuse Netanyahu and his government, the Israeli, and the IDF. The forces of righteousness and the forces of self-defense,” Levin says.

(Read more from “American Media Censors the Horrors of October 7 as Joe Biden Funds Their Creator” HERE)

Prosecutor Who Questioned Stormy Daniels During Trump Hush Money Trial Donated to Biden’s 2020 Campaign

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The Manhattan prosecutor who questioned porn star Stormy Daniels Tuesday about her alleged sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump has a long history of giving money to Democrats, including to President Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign.

Susan Hoffinger gave the Biden campaign $250 in February 2020 and made a subsequent $250 contribution the following month, according to Election Commission documents.

Along with her $500 donation to the Biden campaign, Hoffinger, who was hired by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in 2022, also contributed more than $900 to ActBlue during the 2020 election cycle.

ActBlue is the fundraising platform used by numerous Democratic politicians and liberal organizations.

Hoffinger appears to have donated exclusively to Democrats going back to 2004, filings with the FEC show, with her first contributions going to former Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. (Read more from “Prosecutor Who Questioned Stormy Daniels During Trump Hush Money Trial Donated to Biden’s 2020 Campaign” HERE)

PLUMMETING Birth Rates Keep Elon Musk up at Night (VIDEO)

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How do we solve the crises that are currently burdening America? . . .

Elon Musk recently explained a similar concept to the Milken Institute after being asked what brings him joy and what keeps him up at night.

“I probably get the most joy from my kids, and I’m not saying that’s the reason to have kids because we should have them anyway, but certainly kids are the greatest source of joy in my life,” he answered.

“In terms of what keeps me up at night, I guess it’s anything that’s, like, I think a civilizational risk,” he said, adding, “The birth rates continuing to plummet. I do think about the birth rates plummeting as being a civilizational risk.”

(Read more from “PLUMMETING Birth Rates Keep Elon Musk up at Night (VIDEO)” HERE)

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FBI Admits to Staging Trump Crime Scene Photo with Props

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Recent revelations have surfaced regarding the infamous crime scene photo depicting classified documents allegedly discovered at Mar-a-Lago, fueling widespread speculation about Trump’s involvement. The photo, featuring stark red “classification” cover sheets, captured public attention in the aftermath of the raid, prompting intense scrutiny from media outlets.

New developments have shed light on the origins of the cover sheets featured in the photo. In a recent court filing, it was disclosed that FBI agents had brought the cover sheets to the scene to mark classified documents, using them as placeholders. However, discrepancies emerged regarding the accurate matching of these placeholders with the corresponding documents.

According to Waltine Nauta, Trump’s defense attorney, the placeholders brought by the FBI were not appropriately aligned with the classified documents seized during the raid. This discrepancy was highlighted in Nauta’s filing, indicating a potential flaw in the investigation process.

Further scrutiny revealed that a significant number of documents, over a hundred in total, bore classification markings, with some accompanied by colored cover sheets denoting their classified status. However, it was disclosed that the FBI agents failed to accurately match these cover sheets with the respective documents during the staging process.

The gravity of this oversight was underscored by Kelly’s report, which suggested that misplacement of placeholders could jeopardize the integrity of the case, particularly if crucial documents were mishandled. This revelation raises concerns about the potential impact on the espionage charges levied against Trump, as several documents implicated in the case may have been mishandled during the investigation.

In response to these revelations, FBI spokesperson Bratt acknowledged that the placeholders had been rearranged at the scene and conceded that not all of them were correctly matched with the corresponding documents. This admission underscores the complexities surrounding the investigation and raises questions about the reliability of the evidence presented.