Suspicious Death: What Did Mitch McConnell’s Sister-In-Law Know?

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The death of Angela Chao, CEO of the New York-based Foremost Group, sister to former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, is now being investigated as a crime following a car crash in Texas, according to recent reports.

Chao, 50, was found dead in her sinking vehicle in a pond on a ranch in Johnson City, near Austin, on February 11. The ranch is reportedly owned by a corporation connected to her husband, Jim Breyer.

Emergency medical services personnel attempted to save her, but unfortunately, as stated by the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office in a statement to the Austin American-Statesman, she “succumbed from being under the water.”

Multiple media reports have highlighted a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, which described the crash as “not a typical accident.”

Chao was the chair and CEO of the Foremost Group, a company her parents founded in 1964. She had worked her way up through the ranks, previously serving as vice president and focusing on ship operations and management, before being promoted to senior vice president with additional responsibilities. She eventually became CEO in 2018. (Read more from “Suspicious Death: What Did Mitch McConnell’s Sister-In-Law Know?” HERE)

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After Years of Denials, Hunter Biden Finally Acknowledged Joe Was ‘The Big Guy’ in $5M China Deal; Biden Only Remembers One Thing About Meetings He ‘Can’t Recall’

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By New York Post. At long last, first son Hunter Biden affirmed during his Wednesday impeachment inquiry deposition that his father, Joe, was “the big guy” referenced in an email about a business deal with a Chinese state-linked energy firm that yielded millions for Biden family members and other associates, more than three years after The Post broke the story — but rejected the notion that the president was ever penciled in for a 10% stake.

The deposition represents the first time the 54-year-old Hunter has admitted that his former business partner James Gilliar was referring to Joe Biden when he raised the prospect on May 13, 2017, of the first son holding a 10% stake in the lucrative joint venture involving CEFC China Energy “for the big guy.”

“I truly don’t know what the hell that James was talking about,” the first son said when asked about the reference, according to a transcript released Thursday.

“All I know is … what actually happened.”

The email, found on Hunter Biden’s abandoned laptop, was first reported by The Post in October 2020 as part of a bombshell series of reports on the first son’s influence-peddling schemes. (Read more from “After Years of Denials, Hunter Biden Finally Acknowledged Joe Was ‘The Big Guy’ in $5M China Deal” HERE)

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Hunter Biden Only Remembers One Thing About Meetings He ‘Can’t Recall,’ And It’s That His Dad Wasn’t Involved

By Daily Caller. President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, noted that he could not recall information about his business dealings at least 29 times during a closed-door deposition with House Republicans Wednesday. What he could remember, as he explained to members of Congress, was that his dad was not involved in any of his foreign business ventures.

Hunter Biden appeared for a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight Committee as part of House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into his father. The first son agreed to testify in front of Congress after previously defying a subpoena in January. Hunter Biden repeatedly appeared to contradict himself throughout the testimony and seemed to have a faulty memory.

Despite having the president’s son behind closed-doors, the transcript failed to produce any significant, new lines of inquiry for Republicans desperate to find a smoking gun in the palm of the president.

“I am here today to provide the committees with the one uncontestable fact that should end the false premise of this inquiry: I did not involve my father in my business, not while I was a practicing lawyer, not in my investments or transactions, domestic or international, not as a board member, and not as an artist, never,” Biden said in his opening statement before going on to note that he “did not recall” information about certain business meetings. . .

Other lapses and contradictions in Hunter Biden’s deposition centered around foreign business affairs, the transcript shows. Hunter Biden claimed that he never “fully read” an email sent to him from James Gilliar, who detailed the equity structure of the Oneida Holdings joint venture with CEFC, a Chinese Energy company, the testimony shows. In the email, according to the committee, Gillar appeared to suggest that Hunter hold 10% equity for “the big guy.” (Read more from “Hunter Biden Only Remembers One Thing About Meetings He ‘Can’t Recall,’ And It’s That His Dad Wasn’t Involved” HERE)

Judge Holds Ex-Fox Reporter in Contempt for Not Divulging Sources

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U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has held renowned investigative journalist Catherine Herridge in civil contempt Thursday, Associated Press (AP) reported.

The decision comes after Herridge’s refusal to reveal her confidential source behind a Fox News investigative series, according to AP. The stories in question shed light on Yanpin Chen, a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged. Cooper sanctioned Herridge to a daily fine of $800 to enforce compliance.

However, this penalty is on hold to allow Herridge time to appeal. Cooper acknowledged the vital role of a free press and the necessity of confidential sources in journalism, the outlet stated. Yet, he emphasized the court’s duty to uphold legal standards and maintain its authority.

“Herridge and many of her colleagues in the journalism community may disagree with that decision and prefer that a different balance be struck, but she is not permitted to flout a federal court’s order with impunity,” wrote Cooper, AP reported. (Read more from “Judge Holds Ex-Fox Reporter in Contempt for Not Divulging Sources” HERE)

Groundbreaking Study Links These Popular Foods to 32 Harmful Health Conditions

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In a significant breakthrough, a comprehensive peer-reviewed study, considered the largest of its kind, has uncovered alarming connections between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and 32 harmful health conditions. Published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the study reveals a direct association between the consumption of UPFs and heightened risks of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and overall mortality.

Conducted as a systematic meta-analysis, the study involved experts from renowned institutions, including Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Sorbonne University in France. Analyzing findings from 14 meta-analysis studies published over the past three years, incorporating 45 distinct pooled analyses, the research offers a comprehensive examination of the health impacts associated with UPF consumption.

The study relies on the definition of “ultra-processed foods” as outlined in the Nova food classification system. Unlike processed foods, which include primary plant or animal substances with added culinary ingredients, UPFs are characterized as industrial composites often created through chemical manipulation and extracted substances from foods.

The global shift towards UPFs is evident, with the study noting that the present share of dietary energy derived from ultra-processed foods ranges from 42% to 58% in countries like Australia and the United States. These foods, found in almost every grocery store aisle, encompass items such as packaged snacks, soft drinks, instant noodles, sweetened cereals, and ready-made meals.

Researchers discovered consistent associations between UPF exposure and 32 adverse health outcomes. These include all-cause mortality, cancer-related deaths, cardiovascular diseases, mental disorders, obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Notably, certain adverse health outcomes maintained statistical significance even when a more stringent threshold was applied.

The study highlighted “convincing” evidence indicating that higher UPF exposure is linked to a roughly 50% increase in cardiovascular-related death, a 48-53% higher risk of anxiety and mental disorders, and a 12% increased risk of diabetes.

In a corresponding editorial in BMJ, Brazilian academics emphasized the engineered desirability of UPFs, likening them to addictive substances. The editorial suggests national dietary guidelines cautioning against UPF consumption, restrictions on sales near educational and healthcare institutions, and regulation of UPF marketing as potential strategies to address the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods.

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Amateur Boxer Fights off 3 Armed Thugs Trying to Steal His Rolex in Brazen Daylight Assault

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An amateur boxer beat down three armed thugs who tried to rob him of his Rolex watch outside of the gym he owns in California.

Surveillance video captured the Tuesday attack on Rocco DiStefano, the owner and founder of the Lab Sunset Athletic Club, on the famous Sunset strip in West Hollywood.

The video shows three masked men hop out of a black Cadillac and rush towards DiStefano who is walking his dog, Hercules.

“I turned around, and I’m looking down the barrel of the pistol,” DiStefano said to KTTV-TV. “They’re yelling, ‘Take it off, take it off,’ and at this point, I try to run and I realize I’m running into a corner.” . . .

“The only thing I can think to take off, I’m looking at my Rolex. So I take off my Rolex and I clasp it in my hands and I tell them ‘You’re going to have to take it from me,'” said DiStefano.

(Read more from “Amateur Boxer Fights off 3 Armed Thugs Trying to Steal His Rolex in Brazen Daylight Assault” HERE)

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Democrat Judge Removes Trump From State’s Presidential Ballot

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A Democrat state judge in Illinois ordered on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump must be removed from the presidential ballot, claiming that Trump engaged in insurrection during the January 6 riot on the U.S. Capitol.

Judge Tracie R. Porter of the State Circuit Court in Cook County ruled that the State Board of Elections “shall remove Donald J. Trump from the ballot for the General Primary Election on March 19, 2024, or cause any votes cast for him to be suppressed.”

Porter stayed her order, giving Trump until Friday to appeal her ruling while early voting in the state’s presidential primary is already underway.

“The Soros-funded Democrat front-groups continue to attempt to interfere in the election and deny President Trump his rightful place on the ballot,” a spokesperson for the Trump Campaign said in a statement. “Today, an activist Democrat judge in Illinois summarily overruled the state’s board of elections and contradicted earlier decisions from dozens of other state and federal jurisdictions. This is an unconstitutional ruling that we will quickly appeal. In the meantime, President Trump remains on the Illinois ballot, is dominating the polls, and will Make America Great Again!” (Read more from “Democrat Judge Removes Trump From State’s Presidential Ballot” HERE)

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Report: FBI Plans to Arrest Blaze Media Reporter Without Telling Him What Charges He’s Facing (UPDATE: he was arrested)

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The FBI is expected to arrest a Blaze Media reporter on Friday for what appears to be his coverage of demonstrations at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, without informing him of what charges he’s facing.

On Tuesday, investigative reporter Steve Baker revealed that following months of delay, federal authorities informed his legal team there is a signed warrant for his arrest and that he is to self-surrender for “alleged J6 crimes” in Dallas, Texas, on Friday morning. Baker has been at the forefront of reporting on the more questionable aspects of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

According to Baker, he is to turn himself over to the FBI at 7 a.m. on Friday, at which point federal officials will “transport [him] to the Dallas courthouse, where [he] can meet [his] attorney at 9:30 am.” An unnamed federal prosecutor reportedly told Baker’s attorneys that he is to wear “shorts and sandals” during his surrender, representing an effort by the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) to give Baker “a dose of the personal humiliation treatment.”

A hearing before a federal magistrate is purportedly set to take place at 10 a.m. Baker was initially informed of the DOJ’s intention to charge him over his J6 reporting in December but was told by the FBI his self-surrender date would be “postponed until after Christmas,” according to Blaze News.

While the feds reportedly claimed they have no intention of detaining Baker and the charges against him are “non-violent misdemeanors,” the Blaze Media reporter nor his attorneys have been informed what specific counts he’s facing, signaling a potential violation of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees individuals accused of a crime a right to “be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.” Blaze News reported that “the powers that be won’t tell [Baker’s] attorney about the charges because they believe Baker will post them on social media.”

(Read more from “Report: FBI Plans to Arrest Blaze Media Reporter Without Telling Him What Charges He’s Facing” HERE)

UPDATE: The FBI did, in fact, arrest the reporter. Click HERE to read about what happened.

Getting Pressed: Undercover Video Captures Trump Judge at Health Club

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The New York judge who cooperated with AG Letitia James in her war on President Donald Trump, finding him guilty of fraud where there were no victims of any of his business dealings, no one lost any money and, in fact, the banks wanted to do MORE business with him, has been caught on undercover video.

Arthur Engoron complains he’s been getting “hate mail” but says he’s “strong,” in the video from James O’Keefe’s O’Keefe Media Group:

Engoron repeatedly censored Trump during a weeks-long trial, claimed there was evidence of “fraud,” wildly claimed he knew better than real estate experts and that Trump’s Florida home was worth under $20 million when experts put it at closer to $500 million, and imposed a judgment of more than $$350 million in the case, which now is on appeal.

O’Keefe reported, “An insider where the Judge works out at Equinox in Great Neck, N.Y., also recorded Judge Engoron ‘creeping girls out.’ Sources say Engoron does this ‘every visit’ each morning. The video shows a woman using a machine clearly annoyed and gesturing with her hands for him to ‘back off.'” (Read more from “Getting Pressed: Undercover Video Captures Trump Judge at Health Club” HERE)

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All Hell Breaks Loose When Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Refers to a Transgender State Senator as “Sir”

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We’re navigating through some truly bizarre and dangerous times. It’s an era where truth is the enemy, and there’s an overwhelming pressure to conform to left-wing narratives that are totally disconnected from reality, especially when it comes to the transgender movement. It’s now expected that average, everyday Americans will indulge the whims of mentally ill folks, and play along with their “dress-up games” by pretending that lipgloss, high heels, and mascara can magically transform a full-grown male adult into a legitimate woman. And if you refuse to play along with this diseased agenda, you’re the “bad guy,” and the crazy mob will demand your head on a spike. What we’re dealing with right now is the purest case of indulging mental illness that you’ll ever come across. Americans are being dragged into a dark and seedy fetish world, used as pawns to validate the left’s sickness and normalize perverted behavior and freakish lifestyles.

But the moment you don’t go along with this madness, things get heated. Just ask Lt. Governor Winsome Sears, who found this out the hard way during a state session. She correctly referred to a cross-dressing senator as “sir,” instead of “ma’am,” and the wheels quickly fell off the wagon. . .

Here’s what folks online are saying about this incident:

“About damn time someone quit playing this mentally ill game of theirs!!!”

“Lol. She storms off like linebacker! So feminine. ”

“He can dress and act like whoever he wants. We don’t have to agree to play his game.”

“Reality is reality. Men are men, women are women, we’re done parsing words and engaging in relativistic nonsense exercises. Thank you for holding the line, Lt Gov. Sears.”

(Read more from “All Hell Breaks Loose When Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears Refers to a Transgender State Senator as “Sir” HERE)

Irish Singer Accuses Taylor Swift of ‘Demonic’ Rituals During Concerts

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Pop music sensation Taylor Swift has found herself at the center of controversy as Irish singer Shane Lynch has accused her of incorporating alleged “demonic” rituals into her stage performances. Lynch claims that Swift, along with other artists, may be participating in Satanic rituals during their concerts.

Shane Lynch, a former member of Boyzone, voiced his concerns in an interview with Ireland’s Sunday World, where he suggested that many artists, including Taylor Swift, are unknowingly staging Satanic rituals in front of thousands of fans. Lynch described instances of hoods, masks, and fire ceremonies during Swift’s shows, pointing to what he perceives as demonic symbolism, such as pentagrams on the stage.

The Irish singer, known for his Christian beliefs, expressed worry about the influence of certain music on society, asserting that musicians may be channeling negative forces during their performances. Lynch claimed to have personally witnessed Satanic rituals in the music industry, even detailing instances of praying over albums for success. He further emphasized his decision to distance himself from certain genres, particularly in hip-hop, citing hidden Satanic elements that he believes can negatively impact individuals emotionally and spiritually.

Lynch argued that the effects of such music extend beyond personal preferences, contending that it plays a role in the worsening state of society. He expressed concern for children, stating that the influence of certain music aims to lead them away from anything considered “Godly” or disciplined. Lynch believes that society is experiencing a decline, attributing it in part to the influence of music that promotes an increasingly undisciplined and chaotic environment [via Breitbart News]:

Pop star Taylor Swift has been accused of performing “eic” rituals at her concerts during her Eras tour by Irish singer Shane Lynch, who said that the “Bad Blood” singer might not even realize what she’s doing.

“I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot of their stage shows are Satanic rituals live in front of 20,000 people without them realizing and recognizing,” Lynch told Ireland’s Sunday World.

The former Boyzone singer added, “You’ll see a lot of hoods up and masks on and fire ceremonies.”

“Even down to Taylor Swift — one of the biggest artists in the world — you watch one of her shows and she has two or three different demonic rituals to do with the pentagrams on the ground, to do with all sorts of stuff on her stage,” he said.

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