Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp pledged his state’s support for Texas this week as President Joe Biden seeks to stop the state from being able to defend its borders against the millions of illegal aliens who have entered unlawfully under the Biden administration. The remarks from Kemp come after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration this week‚ saying that it could cut through sections of razor wire that the Texas National Guard has placed along the border meant to stop illegal immigration. “Enough is enough‚” Kemp said. “Our southern border is in crisis thanks to the Biden administration’s refusal to do their job. @GregAbbott_TX and the state of Texas have our full support.” Enough is enough. Our southern border is in crisis thanks to the Biden administration’s refusal to do their job.@GregAbbott_TX and the state of Texas have our full support. https://t.co/dmJKMsviTV — Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) January 25‚ 2024 Abbott said in a statement on Wednesday that Biden has “violated his oath to faithfully execute immigration laws enacted by Congress.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Instead of prosecuting immigrants for the federal crime of illegal entry‚ President Biden has sent his lawyers into federal courts to sue Texas for taking action to secure the border‚” Abbott said. “President Biden has instructed his agencies to ignore federal statutes that mandate the detention of illegal immigrants. The effect is to illegally allow their en masse parole into the United States.” “By wasting taxpayer dollars to tear open Texas’s border security infrastructure‚ President Biden has enticed illegal immigrants away from the 28 legal entry points along this State’s southern border—bridges where nobody drowns—and into the dangerous waters of the Rio Grande‚” he added. Abbott noted that the number of illegal aliens that have entered the U.S. under Biden (more than 6 million)‚ is a number larger than the population of most U.S. states. Related: DeSantis Backs Texas As It Fights To Secure Its Border: ‘Upholding The Law While Biden Is Flouting It’

Siding with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Wednesday‚ Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) criticized President Joe Biden and his “border czar” for continued problems at the Mexico/U.S. border. Abbott is in a dispute with the White House over the security at the border. According to Abbott‚ Texas has a “constitutional right to self-defense‚” and therefore the right to try to secure the Texas border if Biden refuses to enforce federal immigration laws. “Virginia stands with Texas‚” Youngkin posted to X on Wednesday‚ captioning a lengthy statement from Abbott concerning the border dispute. “Greg Abbott is doing the job Joe Biden and his border czar refuse to do to secure our border‚” Youngkin continued‚ referencing U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. “The Biden administration has turned every state into a border state‚” the Virginia governor continued. “We must stop the flow of fentanyl‚ save lives‚ and secure our southern border.” Virginia stands with Texas. @GregAbbott_TX is doing the job Joe Biden and his border czar refuse to do to secure our border. The Biden administration has turned every state into a border state. We must stop the flow of fentanyl‚ save lives‚ and secure our southern border. https://t.co/XaPu2RqJBP — Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) January 25‚ 2024 Abbott’s statement accuses Biden of violating his oath of office and facilitating an illegal immigration invasion of Texas. “The Executive Branch of the United States has a constitutional duty to enforce federal laws protecting States‚ including immigration laws on the books right now‚” the statement says‚ as reported by The Daily Wire. “President Biden has instructed his agencies to ignore federal statutes that mandate the detention of illegal immigrants. “The failure of the Biden Administration to fulfill the duties imposed by Article IV‚ § 4 has triggered Article I‚ § 10‚ Clause 3‚ which reserves to this State the right of self-defense‚” Abbott continued. “For these reasons‚ I have already declared an invasion under Article I‚ § 10‚ Clause 3 to invoke Texas’s constitutional authority to defend and protect itself. That authority is the supreme law of the land and supersedes any federal statutes to the contrary.” Abbott last year sued the Biden administration to stop cutting razor wire the governor had placed along his state’s border to try to deter illegals from crossing into Texas. Earlier this week‚ the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to lift an injunction against U.S. Border Patrol agents cutting through the wire. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Earlier on Wednesday‚ Abbott said in a defiant social media post that Texas would continue to place the wire at the border. “Texas’ razor wire is an effective deterrent against the illegal border crossings encouraged by Biden’s open border policies‚” he wrote. “We continue to deploy this razor wire to repel illegal immigration.” Texas’ razor wire is an effective deterrent against the illegal border crossings encouraged by Biden’s open border policies. We continue to deploy this razor wire to repel illegal immigration. pic.twitter.com/PE8wiMYaYI — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 24‚ 2024 Tim Pearce contributed to this report.  Related: Democrats Call On Biden To Seize Control Of Texas National Guard From Abbott

As an early supporter of candidate Trump‚ back in 2016‚ it was impossible not to appreciate what he was bringing to the public arena — not just in the United States‚ but in Europe as well. He had an impact that went beyond American shores and inspired a new wave of conservatism‚ emboldening the so-called forgotten men and women. At certain moments in history‚ God‚ fate‚ or chance cause certain people to take an essential role in shaping the times in which they live. They clearly divide history into two different eras and leave an indelible mark for decades to come. One may not like Donald Trump‚ or his style‚ but he made people feel seen and heard‚ restoring a lost relevance to their vote.  As a result of a perceived collusion between governments‚ financial interests and Big Tech‚ many nations across the West are rising up‚ voting for the same ideas and principles that the center-right and conservative parties have always defended such as individual freedoms‚ accountability‚ free markets‚ free and fair trade‚ tradition‚ culture‚ border protection and rule of law. They are‚ however‚ choosing individuals who are shouting these common sense notions louder than the old polished and well-articulated politicians. Voting for candidate Trump in 2016 was the defense mechanism of many who were seeing their rights and freedoms eroded and under attack‚ while the so-called politically correct establishment was ignoring their every plea. I believe this is why Republican voters still stood by the former president. In my opinion‚ Governor Ron DeSantis was the most conservative candidate in the race. He has a great record as a Governor of Florida and would have made an incredible president. More importantly‚ I strongly believed two things about him: First‚ he could win against any Left-wing candidate in November‚ something I‚ as a foreign observer of this election cycle was skeptical the former president could achieve. Secondly‚ in my view‚ DeSantis presented an improved Reaganite fusionism that I think is the way forward for conservatism.  Undeniably‚ supply-side economic principles have once again turned out to be a recipe for success in Florida‚ just as they had been during the Reagan administration. Tax cuts‚ deregulation‚ balanced budgets‚ incentives to invest‚ hire and produce have resulted in freedom‚ prosperity and expanded opportunities. On the cultural side‚ DeSantis has not shied away from fighting against a new reincarnation of the old foe of civilization – communism. Wokeism and cancel culture are two notions that do not manifest in society as a need of the many‚ but rather an imposition of the few for political and financial gains. His fight to hold accountable those who committed immense injustices during the COVID pandemic is to be commended.  These policies‚ some of which candidate Trump had also put forward during his 2016 campaign and had actually enacted in his four-year term‚ I found lacking in the third bid for the Republican nomination of the 45th president. Now that his main rival has withdrawn from the race‚ the Trump campaign message needs to change and improve in order to win‚ reflecting the improved fusionism DeSantis showed could work. First‚ any Republican campaign – and as the frontrunner‚ Trump’s more than anyone’s – should avoid the mistakes of the 2020 campaign‚ such as giving a free pass to the Left to use all legal mechanism at their disposal‚ while the GOP did not. If ballot harvesting and mail-in ballots are legal‚ there is no reason why the Republicans should not make use of them‚ just as the Democrats do. Secondly‚ President Trump needs to appeal to all conservatives‚ moderates and independents. No one can win an election just by ensuring the base turns out on election day. He ran practically as an incumbent‚ and his numbers dropped from more than 90% two years ago. First‚ he needs to unify the Republican Party. Subsequently‚ the campaign needs to acknowledge they have a problem with suburban areas‚ with women‚ and the youth. He needs to run a campaign that is disciplined and on message‚ also considering the legal troubles the former president faces and their implications. More importantly‚ not everybody who disagrees with the former president is an enemy‚ a RINO‚ or a sellout. This rhetoric from him and many surrogates does more harm than good‚ alienates allies and potential supporters – a luxury President Trump does not have. There are so many people waiting for a sign and the chance to support the 45th president. At various times Mr. Trump has shown his presidential side‚ something the vast majority of the electorate is waiting for. This brings me to the third element – a unifying conservative platform that inspires‚ is optimistic and proven to be successful. At the end of the day‚ each citizen asks how their lives will be better if a politician gets elected‚ more so when it comes to the president of the United States. Trump needs to articulate ideas that resonate with the vast majority of the people. He needs to make the tax cuts permanent‚ propose how to eliminate wasteful spending and decrease to a minimum the administrative state and the impact and influence unelected bureaucrats have on each person. Trump needs to lay out a plan how to decrease the public debt and budget deficits. The border needs to obviously be an important issue‚ with a credible solution. Moreover‚ he needs to staff his administration with serious‚ competent people with integrity who will not undermine him every step of the way. Furthermore‚ he needs to ensure that what transpired during the COVID pandemic will never happen again. United States Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch recently stated that “since March 2020‚ we may have experienced the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country. Executive officials across the country issued emergency decrees on a breathtaking scale. Governors and local leaders imposed lockdown orders forcing people to remain in their homes. They shuttered businesses and schools‚ public and private. They closed churches‚ even though they allowed casinos and other favored businesses to carry on. They threatened violators not just with civil penalties but with criminal sanctions too.” To the shame of not only Americans‚ but citizens everywhere‚ individual freedoms were violated with tacit approval from almost all. The few dissenters were silenced‚ and any discussion was verboten‚ by a scary coalition of the media‚ politicians‚ Big Tech and Big Pharma. This deeply Left-wing — I dare say even socialist — viewpoint was imposed on us all‚ as we forgot Benjamin Franklin’s warning that “those who would give up essential Liberty‚ to purchase a little temporary Safety‚ deserve neither Liberty nor Safety”. To this very day‚ no one has been held accountable. His platform should also include a robust foreign policy. He achieved some great things in his first term. Trump himself said at the beginning of his presidency that America First does not mean America alone.  To outperform Chinese and Russian advancements in both quantity and quality‚ America can revert to an updated version of the fusionist principles and policies that proved successful in winning the Cold War and encourage Europe to do so as well. Embracing a principled realism centered on peace through strength is key. To do that‚ he needs to reform the whole State Department and undo the dangerous influence of radical Left-wing lobbying. This does not necessitate a binary choice between interventionism and isolationism; rather‚ a principled realist approach that collaborates with allies‚ deters adversaries‚ and aims to maintain the balance of power in the West. Leaders in the United States must navigate the delicate balance between the imperative for American leadership on the world stage and the calls for prudence‚ transparency‚ accountability‚ and improved economic and social policies domestically. America should lead and encourage a coalition of countries each upholding their individual dignity‚ values‚ and interests while collaborating on shared objectives. Not often does one get a second chance at running for president. Donald Trump is getting his third. He can make it a successful‚ spectacular campaign and an even better term than the previous one. He has the chance to show everyone how successful conservative policies can be‚ how safe the world is when conservatives run it and inspire a wave of conservative wins throughout the world. If he chooses this path‚ conservatives and moderates alike will be behind him. * * * Nikola Kedhi is an economic expert and financial consultant‚ a coauthor of the Constitution of the Center-Right Values and a contributor to several media outlets in the US‚ UK‚ and Europe. Kedhi’s articles reflect solely his own opinions. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

The Academy Award nominations for 2023 were announced on Tuesday and Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro gleefully noted that the film “Barbie‚” which centered on attacking the so-called “patriarchy‚” was not nominated in the two most prominent female categories while the leading man in the film garnered a nomination. “So in easily the funniest story of the day‚ ‘Barbie‚’ which‚ as you know‚ I loved‚” he joked‚ “I thought it was an amazing film — by which I think it was absolutely overrated‚ trash‚ was unwatchable. I think that people who say they like it are lying.” “Like Michael Moore’s movies‚ I think that this movie makes no sense. It has plot holes. It’s badly written‚ too‚” he continued. “Now‚ this is hilarious‚” he laughed.  “It was nominated for Best Picture. I know what you guys are doing. The film made a ton of money and all the critics pretended they loved it because they had to. So it was nominated for Best Picture. Okay‚ fine. That’s stupid.” He noted that while Ryan Gosling‚ who played Ken‚ was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and America Ferrera was nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category “for her garbage speech about how women have it so tough and ‘Oh my God‚ it’s so hard to be a woman‚” “You know who wasn’t nominated? Barbie. Margot Robbie was not nominated. You know who else was not nominated? The greatest director of all time‚ Greta Gerwig.” “Who’s the greatest?” he joked. “We all love all of her work because she’s the greatest director who’s ever directed and because everything she says is wise and brilliant and she’s so wise. She was not nominated either. “ “Oh‚ the patriarchy‚ the power of the patriarchy‚ even overcoming Barbie itself‚” he quipped‚ adding‚ “The patriarchy will rule supreme. Because I’m gonna predict right here‚ right now‚ that Oppenheimer wins Best Picture. So in the Barbenheimer fight‚ Oppenheimer‚ which is an all-time great movie‚ is going to defeat Barbie‚ which is trash. And it should.” “I’m rooting very‚ very hard for Ryan Gosling to win for Barbie because the funniest possible outcome for the movie Barbie would be for Ken to win the only award. I’m there for it. I love that the Academy accidentally did this and even more‚ I want only Ken from the Barbie movie to win. Those are my demands. I want it to lose every other category but only the men win. Not even because I care‚ but because it would be hilarious. It’d be super hilarious if the patriarchy ends up winning in a movie made about how terrible the patriarchy supposedly is‚” he concluded.

Illegal migrants are now sheltering at international airports in two major cities‚ first Chicago and now Boston. One terminal at Boston Logan International Airport has turned into a temporary shelter for nearly 100 migrants now that the city’s other shelters have reached capacity. Some families have been sleeping for weeks in Terminal E‚ where most international flights arrive. Photos show families sleeping on the floor and on pallets‚ crowded by other people‚ blankets‚ and their belongings. One woman collected hygiene items for the migrants‚ telling WBZ that the migrants‚ many of whom have young children‚ do not have access to a shower‚ so they are given wipes to clean themselves. #NEW Dozens of migrants are sleeping on the floor of the International terminal of Logan Airport. WBZ says that Massachusetts State Police are being paid overtime to assist at Logan overnight. Volunteers helping the migrants are concerned of hygiene as no showers are… pic.twitter.com/ZHnlkx3N66 — Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) January 24‚ 2024 First‚ it was Chicago's airport housing illegal aliens. Now‚ it’s Boston’s. How long until this happens where you live?https://t.co/ZvqkBACuMw — Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) January 23‚ 2024 Some migrants are also camping out in conference rooms at a transportation building in Boston. However‚ that space is only available at night. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey‚ a Democrat‚ capped the shelter system at 7‚500 families in the fall despite Massachusetts’ right-to-shelter law. Now‚ 600 families are on a waitlist for shelter‚ her administration said. Earlier this week‚ Healey and eight other Democratic governors wrote to the Biden administration and congressional leaders asking for more funds to handle the migrant crisis. “We need D.C. to act. We need Congress to act‚” Healey said Monday at a press conference. Healey’s office estimates migrants will cost the state $915 million next year. She has asked the state legislature for another $250 million to address the crisis this year‚ but that funding has not yet been approved. Massachusetts State Police officers are being paid overtime to patrol the area of the airport where migrants are staying‚ Healey said. “The airport has been a wonderful partner and I really want to thank the folks at the airport who are doing a wonderful job including members of the state police who are working their regular shifts but who are managing the inflow and outflow of folks from the airport‚” she said Monday. Meanwhile‚ however‚ the CEO of the airport called the migrant situation “not sustainable” back in November. “When they come to Logan we meet them and we try to assist them‚ but we have to emphasize that Logan is not an appropriate place to house people‚” Massport interim CEO Ed Freni told reporters. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Chicago has had hundreds of migrants sleep in O’Hare International as the city scrambles for more shelter space and builds more shelters. The hundreds of recent arrivals‚ including babies and the elderly‚ lived in a shuttle bus center at the Chicago airport’s Terminal 1‚ where they slept on cardboard and used airport bathrooms. Other major cities are grappling with an influx of thousands of migrants that has also overwhelmed their shelter systems‚ including New York City‚ which has seen more than 160‚000 migrants arrive since spring 2022.

Fox News host Martha MacCallum blasted U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby during an interview this week for saying President Joe Biden is taking the border crisis seriously. The Wednesday interview happened as millions of illegal aliens have unlawfully entered the U.S. southern border under Biden’s administration‚ which has resulted in states starting to act on their own. MacCallum noted that the illegal immigration issue had been the top concern for voters in Iowa and New Hampshire. When Kirby said that Biden has tried to act with a sense of urgency to fix the crisis‚ MacCallum shot back: “He’s been president for three years.” “This is not just the same old immigration issue we’ve had going on for a decade as he said the other day‚” she continued. “These are record numbers all the time. And people in Iowa and New Hampshire are the ones that are expressing concerns about it. This isn’t Arizona and Texas. This is Iowa and New Hampshire. I don’t think that people sense that there’s an urgency to address this.” Kirby said that Biden was “limited” in what actions he could take‚ saying that Congress was moving forward with a plan to address the issue. “They’re not really moving along well‚” MacCallum fired back. “You say he’s been concerned about it for three years‚ but that’s failing‚ obviously. When you have record numbers of people coming in‚ that means the policy’s failing. So‚ why not change gears and try to do something that works?” MacCallum continued to press Kirby: “John‚ do we have a border? Do we have a southern border? Do we have a southern border?” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Yes‚ ma’am‚” he responded. “Of course we do.” “Then how come people can flow across it every single day?” she pressed. “Hundreds of thousands of people? Three hundred thousand people in December.” WATCH: DO WE HAVE A SOUTHERN BORDER? I asked John Kirby‚ here’s what he had to say: pic.twitter.com/MD5vIW129y — Martha MacCallum (@marthamaccallum) January 25‚ 2024

The wife of Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)‚ chairman of the Senate Republican Conference‚ has died after a two-year bout with glioblastoma‚ an aggressive form of brain cancer. “After a courageous battle with cancer‚ Bobbi is now at peace and at home with the Lord‚” Barrasso said in a statement. “In addition to being a devoted wife and mother‚ Bobbi was a leader‚ fierce advocate for Wyoming‚ and friend to everyone she met.” “We miss her dearly‚” he added. “On behalf of our entire family‚ we thank everyone for your prayers and continued support as we remember her and grieve together.” There was an immediate outpouring of support from Republicans and Democrats for Barrasso‚ a physician who is highly respected among his colleagues. “Elaine and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Bobbi Barrasso‚” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “Our friend and colleague John wore his love for Bobbi on his sleeve. And he was blessed to go through life with someone whose commitment to serving the people of Wyoming rivaled his own. Bobbi’s home state is better for her decades of devoted advocacy for a host of worthy causes. In addition to her tireless work on breast cancer treatment and awareness‚ Bobbi inspired action in Wyoming and Washington on issues ranging from suicide prevention to historical preservation and support for survivors of child abuse.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Today‚ the Senate holds Bobbi’s beloved husband John‚ her daughter Hadley‚ and the entire Barrasso and Brown families in our prayers‚” he added. Other notable statements included: We are all deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Senator Barrasso’s wife‚ Bobbi‚ who was a great friend and encourager to all of us. Laina and I are mourning with the entire Barrasso family and know their faith will see them through these tough times. — Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) January 25‚ 2024 Please join me in keeping Senator Barrasso and his family in your prayers today as his beloved wife Bobbi has passed away. May her memory be a blessing to all those grieving her loss. — Senator Eric Schmitt (@SenEricSchmitt) January 25‚ 2024 Bobbi Barrasso has been lighting up rooms with her infectious smile‚ natural warmth and generosity of spirit since we first met as teenagers at the University of Wyoming. I will miss her dearly. My prayers are with @SenJohnBarrasso and the entire Barrasso family at this time. pic.twitter.com/5GQfSZs3A4 — Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) January 25‚ 2024 Our prayers are w my friend John and the entire Barrasso family following the passing of his wife Bobbi. She was a gr8 friend to Barbara &; me We will miss her warm heart &; kind spirit — Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) January 25‚ 2024 My prayers are with my dear friend @SenJohnBarrasso during this heartbreaking time. I pray that he and the entire Barrasso family feel God’s comforting grace as they remember Bobbi and a life well lived. — Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) January 25‚ 2024 I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bobbi Barrasso. She was not only a dear friend to me‚ but a friend to everyone she met‚ and she will be deeply missed. My prayers are with @SenJohnBarrasso and the rest of their family during this difficult time. — Senator Mike Crapo (@MikeCrapo) January 25‚ 2024 Kelley and I are truly sorry to hear about the loss of Senator Barrasso’s wife‚ Bobbi. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. We wish Senator Barrasso and his loved ones strength and peace during this difficult time. — Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) January 25‚ 2024 Please join Wesley and me in praying for our friend @SenJohnBarrasso and the entire Barrasso family. Bobbi fought a courageous battle with cancer and will be missed by so many. We know the Lord’s saving grace will be a comfort during this time of mourning. — Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) January 25‚ 2024 The Senate family has lost one of their stars in Bobbi Barrasso. Like everyone who had the chance to spend time with and get to know Bobbi‚ I am heartbroken at her passing. Smart‚ kind‚ upbeat‚ funny and loving are just a few of the adjectives that describe her. I had the… — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 25‚ 2024 My heart goes out to @SenJohnBarrasso and his family as they mourn the loss of his wife‚ Bobbi‚ and celebrate her vibrant life. I'm sending my thoughts to the Barrasso family during this difficult time. — Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) January 25‚ 2024 Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bobbi Barrasso after a fearless fight with cancer. Mikey and I send our sincerest prayers to @SenJohnBarrasso and his entire family as they grieve during this challenging time. — Senator John Hoeven (@SenJohnHoeven) January 25‚ 2024 I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of my friend John Barrasso’s wife‚ Bobbi. I will be praying for comfort and peace for the entire Barrasso family. She will be dearly missed by all. — Joni Ernst (@SenJoniErnst) January 25‚ 2024 Very sad news from Wyoming. Bobbi Barrasso was a warm and kind person and a wonderful partner to her husband‚ John. The Barrasso family is in my thoughts today. — Sen. Debbie Stabenow (@SenStabenow) January 25‚ 2024 I'm heartbroken for my friend and colleague‚ Senator Barrasso‚ and am praying for him and his family during this time of grief. Bobbi will be dearly missed by a great many. May she rest in peace. — U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (@SenHydeSmith) January 25‚ 2024 I am saddened to hear of Bobbi Barrasso’s passing. Bobbi was a close friend to Robba and me. She was always upbeat‚ full of life and encouraging. She will be dearly missed. Robba and I are keeping John and the Barrasso family in our prayers. — Senator Jerry Moran (@JerryMoran) January 25‚ 2024 Paul and I are sending our deepest condolences to Senator Barrasso‚ his family‚ and all of their loved ones mourning Bobbi Barrasso's passing today. I'm keeping the Barrasso family and staff in my thoughts during this difficult time. — Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) January 25‚ 2024 Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Bobbi Barrasso‚ who I had the privilege of getting to know at the Battle of the Bulge Commemoration in 2019. Bobbi was smart‚ supportive &; had a smile that lit up the room. Tom and my prayers are with @SenJohnBarrasso and his family. — Sen. Maggie Hassan (@SenatorHassan) January 25‚ 2024

You could say that Jonathan and the royal family go way back. The 192-year-old tortoise‚ who lives in St. Helena‚ was first introduced to the late Queen Elizabeth all the way back in 1947. At that time‚ she was still a princess. Meanwhile‚ Jonathan was still a spry 116. In the years that followed‚ more and more of the British family would go on to meet this special tortoise‚ the latest being Prince Edward. One of the reasons why Jonathan is so special is because of his age. According to the St. Helena Government‚ he is believed to be the “oldest land animal in the world‚” having been on the island for 142 years. Most Seychelles giant tortoises only live 150 years‚ making it all the more possible for this special moment between Prince Edward and the famed creature. Twitter Prince Edward’s itinerary for his 2-day visit to the island was quite full. He attended events like the President’s Award Reception and met with members of the community to celebrate the area’s biodiversity and culture. One of the most special moments‚ though‚ has to be when he met Jonathan. Prince Edward Meets Jonathan the Tortoise 77 Years After Queen Elizabeth On social media‚ folks were quick to share side-by-side photos of both Prince Edward and his late mother‚ Queen Elizabeth‚ meeting the tortoise. It’s crazy to think that Jonathan has been around long enough to meet so many generations of the royal family! Twitter “Despite his age‚ Jonathan lives an active life with his friends in the grounds of the Governor’s residence here on the island‚” the St. Helena Government shares. Prince Edward is the first member of his family to visit Jonathan since 2002. How cool would it be if William‚ Prince of Wales‚ were able to introduce one of his kids to the beloved tortoise!? In any case‚ it’s clear Jonathan will always hold a special place in the royal family’s hearts. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here and here! The post Prince Edward Meets Same Tortoise His Mom Queen Elizabeth Did In 1947! appeared first on InspireMore.

The America’s Got Talent stage is often full of unbelievable talents and electrifying performances. But Yu Hojin’s AGT audition was absolute magic — literally! He took the stage with an unassuming demeanor‚ bringing out just a chair and a simple paper airplane. But the performance that took place was beyond impressive. Yu Hojin’s AGT audition circulated around a central message: the preciousness of childhood memories. He made a case for the fact that‚ though memories seem invisible‚ they’re often closer than we think. Then‚ he started pulling a seemingly endless supply of paper airplanes out of his hand! This image is from Facebook. The audience was quickly enthralled with Yu Hojin’s magic. His sleight of hand skills were beyond imaginable and he ultimately cranked out all sorts of paper goods from up his sleeve. He even turned one into a ping-pong ball! Yu Hojin’s approach to AGT proves that you don’t always need to be flashy to be great. With just a chair and a few paper airplanes‚ you can really make a profound impact. The judges were completely blown away by his simple‚ but powerful‚ audition. We’re excited to see where Yu Hojin goes from here! The featured image for this post is from Facebook. The post Yu Hojin’s Impossible Performance On AGT Stage Will Make You Believe In Magic. appeared first on InspireMore.

After months of living in confusion‚ a Jane Doe who couldn’t remember her identity now knows who she is. Her name is Brenda Lee Jones‚ and she’s from Star City‚ Arkansas. Finding this information wasn’t easy — it took a determined community service coordinator‚ a skilled geneologist‚ and a long-lost relative to put all the pieces together. However‚ now that Brenda knows her own name‚ her future is definitely looking brighter! Before discovering her identity‚ this Jane Doe was staying at St. Agnes Church in Baton Rouge. It was through this temporary shelter that she connected with Sandra Smith‚ a community service coordinator who soon made it her mission to discover the lost woman’s identity. This was the only way that they would be able to help her find housing. Screengrab from YouTube “It’s time for her to leave here‚” Sandra told WBRZ. “I don’t want her to sleep under the bridge‚ or die‚ and I am scared that’s going to happen to her if no one is there for her.” Although Jane Doe couldn’t remember much‚ she was able to provide a few names and places that she felt were connected to her past. She believed her name was Brenda Lee Jones‚ but she wasn’t sure. She thought she might be from Jackson‚ Mississippi or Little Rock‚ Arkansas‚ and that she might have a daughter named Regina. Screengrab from YouTube Armed with these leads‚ geneologist Shayna Landry started investigating the mystery woman’s background. Not only did she discover plenty of helpful documents for Brenda Lee Jones‚ but she actually found a relative on Facebook! “Her niece called me from work that night‚” Shayne told People. “At first she was a little skeptical: ‘What? Are you sure? What color was her hair?’ And I was like‚ ‘I’ll do one better. I have a photo.’ So I took some screenshots and I tagged her in the WBRZ article. And she was like‚ ‘Oh my God‚ that is my favorite Aunt Brenda. I haven’t seen her in a long time.'” With Jane Doe’s identity revealed‚ Sandra can now help Brenda Lee Jones move on with her life. Current plans include securing housing for her and getting her in touch with the rest of her family. Memory loss can be extremely frightening and confusing. We’re so glad this Jane Doe’s story has a happy ending! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Jane Doe Had No Idea Who She Was — Until Kind Strangers Stepped In To Help. appeared first on InspireMore.