President Joe Biden marked "International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia" in a statement on Friday, a move that comes after his "Transgender Day of Visibility" proclamation earlier this year. He is likely to issue a Pride Month proclamation soon as well because so far during his White House tenure, Biden has issued a statement each year for all three LGBT-related occasions.'It is our shared moral responsibility to fight back against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia, just as we must fight back against all hate-fueled violence'"On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, my Administration stands in support and solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people around the world as they seek to live full lives, free from violence and discrimination. This is a matter of human rights, plain and simple," Biden said in the statement. "It is our shared moral responsibility to fight back against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia, just as we must fight back against all hate-fueled violence, at home and abroad," the statement declares. "Today marks the 34th anniversary of when the World Health Organization made the wise and overdue decision to declassify ‘homosexuality’ as a mental disorder. That was a victory for LGBTQI+ people and human rights defenders everywhere. 30 years later, the work of equality continues. The Biden-Harris Administration is proud to be a part of it."In 2019, then-president Donald Trump issued a statement for Pride Month."As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions that LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people who live in dozens of countries worldwide that punish, imprison, or even execute individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation. My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invites all nations to join us in this effort!" Trump's statement read. — (@) Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

GOP Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah told MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle that he finds it "unimaginable" that there is "a growing isolationism" in the Republican Party.Romney, who said the U.S. and its economy are connected with the rest of the globe, suggested that Germany would have ended up running the world if America held an isolationist view in the past.'America is putting ourselves first when we're involved in the world, when we stop bad people.'The senator, who is not seeking re-election this year, said that he laughs at the term "America first," which he suggested usually means isolationism. "America is putting ourselves first when we're involved in the world, when we stop bad people," he asserted.He said that if Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to invade Poland, that would draw the U.S. into war. "Or we could walk away from NATO. In which case, Putin is gonna keep on going and going," he said. "We're safe and prosperous when the world follows the orders that have existed over the last 75 years," he said.Ruhle asked Romney whether there is any chance Romney could potentially serve as secretary of state if President Joe Biden wins another term — the GOP senator immediately rejected the idea.Romney, who lost the 2012 presidential election to incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama, noted that he will not vote for Trump this year. He also didn't vote for Trump in 2016 or 2020.Last month, Romney supported passage of a package that included Ukraine aid and more. "After months of needless delay, Congress has finally approved much-needed funding for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and the U.S. military’s operations in these key regions," he said in a statement at the time. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Surveillance video captured the moment a thug tried to ambush a couple that was walking their dog in New York City but ended up getting stabbed in the head when they fought back. The New York Police Department said the alleged assailant followed the couple and their dog at about 2:45 p.m. on Thursday near 49th and Broadway in Queens before he attacked them. The NYPD said the 37-year-old suspect was transported to the Elmhurst Hospital for treatment over the numerous stab wounds. Video of the daylight attack was obtained by the New York Post. Video shows the suspect tossing his coat on the ground and jumping on the man, who is riding a scooter due to a foot injury. Rather than capitulate, the couple immediately attacked the man and beat him with their fists. The attacker tried to escape, but they continued to hammer him with punches and kicks, even while holding on to a dog leash. The victim was able to put the assailant in a headlock as the woman hit him. Eventually, the couple separated themselves from the suspect, but they yelled at each other, threatening to re-engage. At one point, a grievous wound could be seen on the assailant's head. At that point, bystanders who had been casually watching then stepped in to keep them apart. The NYPD said the 37-year-old suspect was transported to the Elmhurst Hospital for treatment over the numerous stab wounds. He was listed in critical but stable condition. Photos of police investigating the incident showed that it happened in front of a taco restaurant. Sources told the New York Post that police are searching for the couple involved in the fight. No arrests have been made. It is unclear whether the assailant knew the couple or whether the incident was a random attack. The violent crime rate in New York City is slightly lower than that of the national crime rate. Other cities like Los Angeles, California, have a much higher violent crime rate than New York City. Here's a news video about the incident: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability descended into chaos on Thursday as lawmakers traded jabs.Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania quipped in a post on X, "In the past, I’ve described the U.S. House as The Jerry Springer Show. Today, I'm apologizing to The Jerry Springer Show."Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to Fetterman's comments, tweeting, "I understand you likely would not have stood up for your colleague and seem to be confused about racism and misogyny being a 'both sides' issue. But I stand up to bullies, instead of becoming one. And to the women of Pennsylvania: I’d stand up for you too. Enjoy your Friday."'Oh girl, baby girl, don't even play.'The situation erupted shortly after GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia said she wanted to know whether any committee Democrats "are employing, ah, Judge Merchan's daughter."Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas questioned whether Greene knew why they were there.Greene made a crack to Crockett about "fake eyelashes."Ocasio-Cortez moved to "take down Ms. Greene's words" and then proceeded to berate Greene. "That is absolutely unacceptable," she declared. "How dare you," she continued, "attack the physical appearance of another person?""Are your feelings hurt?" Greene asked. "Awwww.""Oh girl, baby girl, don't even play," Ocasio-Cortez said.Later, while Greene agreed to strike her words, she declared, "I am not apologizing." Greene, apparently speaking to Ocasio-Cortez, asked the Democrat why she doesn't debate her. "You don't have enough intelligence," Greene declared.Later during the bizarre saga, Crockett asked Comer, "I'm just curious, just to better understand your ruling, if someone on this committee then starts talking about somebody's bleach blonde bad-built butch body, that would not be engaging in personalities, correct?"Crockett said in in a tweet, "So MTG wanted to talk about my appearance in COMMITTEE?! It's against the rules to do… She refused to apologize! The chairman ruled that it was ok… AND I asked for clarification about what qualifies as 'engaging in personalities' & basically wanted to know if I could talk s[***] about her appearance as… well… y’all know what she looks like, right? PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES! This is what happens when mentally deficient people who can’t read and follow rules or just don't give a damn… somehow end up in CONGRESS!" Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who just won the Republican U.S. Senate primary in the state, has said that he supports a policy of "restoring Roe v. Wade as the law of the land.""As governor, I protected the rights of Maryland women to make their own reproductive health decisions. I will do the same in the Senate by restoring Roe v. Wade as the law of the land. No one should come between a woman and her doctor," Hogan said in a tweet. — (@) 'I am excited to launch Democrats for Hogan.'The New York Times reported that when asked whether he considers himself pro-choice or pro-life, Hogan noted, "Given the definition of what I'm supporting — women's rights to make their own decision — I would say that's pro-choice."Hogan, who served as Maryland's governor from early 2015 through early 2023, has never voted for Donald Trump but wrote in his father Larry Hogan Sr. in 2016 and the late President Ronald Reagan in 2020. He has said that he will not vote for Trump or Biden this year.Hogan has been appealing to Democrats for support."I am excited to launch Democrats for Hogan and have my good friend and former Democratic State Senator Bobby Zirkin on our team," Hogan said in a tweet. — (@) Prince George's county executive, Angela Alsobrooks, won the Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Maryland this week and will be competing against Hogan in the general election."Larry Hogan won't protect abortion rights. Senate Republicans won't protect abortion rights. I will protect abortion rights. We will keep Maryland and the Senate blue," Alsobrooks said in a tweet. — (@) Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!