Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) attempts to block RFK, however he passed Senate cloture vote 53-47.

Feb. 12, 2025: 7:55 p.m.: Magatte Wade: ‘Africa is poorest region in world today because it’s the most over-regulated region in the world’ Magatte Wade gives Jamie Raskin a verbal pounding in response to his verbal attack on Elon Musk, DOGE, what it truly means when a government is “over-regulated,” and what it means for the people of that country. She spoke right out of her personal experience. HOLY MOLY!!! Magatte Wade dropped a nuke on Jamie Raskin at the House Judiciary hearing when he went off-topic to attack Elon Musk. “As an entrepreneur, my time is valuable. I came here because I thought we were going to talk about the regulatory state and why it matters. So you… pic.twitter.com/kSKmPlBKkC — George (@BehizyTweets) February 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025: 8:10 p.m.: There’s a reason former President Biden gave Anthony Fauci a pardon before leaving office President Trump did say something about lots and lots of kickbacks. What a beautiful thing it was when DOGE spotted the $170,000 project that would have made Fauci look like some sort of hero at the exhibit at the National Institutes of Health museum. Elon Musk and @libsoftiktok are wondering how “Anthony Fauci’s net worth surged during Covid and he became a multimillionaire” This is how: Hearing on ‘Emails from Anthony Fauci containing evidence of bribery, kickbacks and so much money that it needed to be shared’ “Too much… pic.twitter.com/o5KPEcPErB — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) February 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025: 8:45 p.m.: Joe Lonsdale gives high level view of how DOGE is getting access to government systems American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale talks about how being a tech pro was instrumental in gaining access to government systems for DOGE investigations. JOE LONSDALE: DOGE CAN’T BE STOPPED BECAUSE IT’S A VERY TECHNICAL TEAM “I have mentors in the Reagan administration who came in looking for [government waste]. Those people were not technical. When they went to the bureaucracy, and they asked questions, there are so many ways… pic.twitter.com/ML1qaQrO7J — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 12, 2025

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees STURGIS, SD – February 12, 2025 – The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum is thrilled to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, a distinguished group of nine individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of motorcycling and the Sturgis Rally. These honorees join hundreds of notable motorcyclists already enshrined in the Hall of Fame, recognized for their support of the motorcycle community, the Museum and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Class of 2025 represents a diverse range of achievements, from advocating for riders’ rights, building legendary engines, promoting the motorcycle industry and capturing the spirit of motorcycling through art and photography. This year’s inductees will be officially honored at the Hall of Fame Breakfast during the annual Sturgis Rally on Wednesday, August 8, 2025. “The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s Hall of Fame is a testament to the rich history and vibrant culture of motorcycling,” said Paul “Fozzy” Fosdyck, Museum Board President. “The Class of 2025 embodies the spirit of innovation, passion, and community that makes motorcycling so special. We are honored to welcome these exceptional individuals into our Hall of Fame.” The 2025 Hall of Fame inductees are: Michael Lichter – Lifetime Achievement Award – For over four decades, Michael Lichter has captured the essence of motorcycling through his photography. He made his name as the principal photographer for Easyriders Magazine, and now with over 1200 magazine features and eleven books, his work continues to tell the story of the people, machines and the spirit of motorcycle culture, including the Sturgis Rally, which he’s photographed since 1979. He continues to showcase his work to fans worldwide, expanding and preserving the legacy of the biker culture. Gary Gray: With nearly 30 years in motorcycling, Gary Gray’s contributions to Victory and Indian motorcycles have left a lasting impact on the industry. With a focus on engineering and product development, his skill and passion have allowed him to blend tradition with innovation to help revive and sustain these well-known brands. His leadership in racing and technology has reshaped the motorcycle landscape. Darren McKeag: Darren combines his love for motorcycles, painting, and tattooing to create stunning illustrations on tanks and helmets, and even large-scale paintings. Now a successful tattoo artist and studio owner, he’s also a humanitarian, frequently traveling worldwide to support the less fortunate. A longtime supporter of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, Darren generously donates his art to fundraising events and shares his talent with the community. Tom Motzko: Tom has been with Drag Specialties for 50 years, starting as a young motorcycle and car aficionado working in the warehouse in 1974. While working his way up in the company doing everything from picking parts to trade shows to catalogs, he became well known for his contributions in product development and vendor relations. A longtime supporter of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum, Tom is deeply connected to the motorcycle community. Grady Pfeiffer: Driven by his love of custom motorcycles and inspired by his friend Arlen Ness, Grady bought his first Harley in 1982, and then, just a few years later, founded GH Marketing. His thriving company represents worldwide brands in the V-twin aftermarket, while Grady leverages his industry knowledge as a consultant and a member of the MIC’s Aftermarket Committee. Grady’s passion for custom bikes earned him membership and a board position in the respected Hamsters USA organization. Berry Wardlaw: Berry Wardlaw is a legend in the motorcycle world. As the first student enrolled in the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute’s Harley-Davidson curriculum, he went on to work at several Harley dealerships before starting Accurate Engineering. Known as “The Wild Pan Man,” Berry’s expertise in creating and tuning Knucklehead and Panhead engines has earned him a star-studded customer list and widespread admiration in the motorcycle industry. Charlie Gilmore – Freedom Fighter Award – Charlie’s passion for motorcycles ignited in the 1960s, leading to a lifetime of riding and advocacy. A Vietnam veteran and ordained minister, Charlie is the former national chaplain for the Sons of Silence and a founding member of ABATE of Iowa’s District 8. His “Price of Freedom” presentation is legendary within the rights movement. Charlie has created v-twin choppers showcased internationally and restored hundreds of motorcycles displayed in museums around the country, including the Sturgis Museum. Lillian Farrow – Kickstands Down Award – Lilly Farrow started A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband Dale in 1912. After Dale’s death in the late 1920’s, Lilly, a mother of three young children, bravely took over the dealership, becoming the first woman to do so in America. As a dedicated rider and racer, she established The Buckeye Motorcycle Club, America’s first uniformed motorcycle club, and organized hill climbs and the flat track races. Her perseverance and passion for motorcycling make her an inspiration for all. Ray Tewksbury (Tampa Bay Ray/Rodeo Ray) – Kickstands Down Award – Rodeo Ray was a four-time Grand National Champion for the Easy Rider Rodeo. Known for his big heart and willingness to help others, Ray was a fixture at motorcycle events and charities, including the Love Ride and Rip’s Ride. His passion for motorcycling and his willingness to help the less fortunate are remembered by thousands in the riding community. The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame honors those who have dedicated their lives to the world of motorcycling, preserving their stories and contributions for future generations. The Freedom Fighter Award recognizes an individual who is making a significant contribution in fighting for the rights of motorcycle riders. The Kickstands Down Award honors individuals posthumously. The Museum’s Hall of Fame Breakfast takes place annually and is a highlight of the Sturgis Rally. The event celebrates the newest inductees to the Hall of Fame and recognizes those already enshrined. This year’s breakfast will take place at the Lodge at Deadwood on August 8, 2025. The post Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees appeared first on Bikernet Blog - Online Biker Magazine.

According to Axios, a House Republican is circulating a petition calling for Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) to be arrested and deported. “Friend, we should have never let Ilhan Omar into our country. And frankly, America would be a much better place if she were to be sent back to Somalia,” according to a copy of the email shared by Axios. “Recently, it came out that Ilhan Omar is hosting free workshops for Somalians, who are in our country illegally, on how to evade ICE and deportation. It could not be more blatant: Ilhan Omar is more loyal to illegal Somalians than she is to the United States, or the office she was elected to. It is an absolute disgrace,” the email continues. “A sitting Member of Congress is facilitating a full-scale invasion of our country…A normal society would refer to that as treason…But regardless of labels, one thing is clear: The time has come to arrest and deport Ilhan Omar,” it added. BREAKING: Rep. Brandon Gill promotes petition to arrest and deport Ilhan Omar to Somalia. pic.twitter.com/xkneaE0Uth — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) February 12, 2025 “America would be a better place if @IlhanMN were deported back to Somalia,” Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) said last week. America would be a better place if @IlhanMN were deported back to Somalia. https://t.co/ABjBQX9DXx — Congressman Brandon Gill (@RepBrandonGill) February 4, 2025 “We should have never let Ilhan Omar into our country,” he said in another post. We should have never let Ilhan Omar into our country. https://t.co/ABjBQX9DXx — Congressman Brandon Gill (@RepBrandonGill) February 4, 2025 “Ilhan Omar was advising illegal aliens, Somalis, on how to evade ICE detection. That is as UN-American as you can possibly get,” Gill told CNN. WATCH: Rep. Brandon Gill is rallying supporters to sign a petition calling for the "arrest and deportation" of Rep. Ilhan Omar to Somalia. He has already made headlines on CNN, reaffirming his stance that Omar should be deported. "Ilhan Omar was advising illegal aliens, Somalis, on… pic.twitter.com/R7aGIKUlBp — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) February 12, 2025 Axios reports: Gill homed in last week on a video of Omar advising Somalis in her district that they are “not obligated” to answer questions from ICE and urging them to “learn the laws and prepare yourself.” Gill’s fundraising email on Tuesday accused Omar of “facilitating a full-scale invasion of our country,” adding, “A normal society would refer to that as treason…” A spokesperson for Gill did not immediately respond to a request for comment. “It is truly disgusting that members of the Republican party feel emboldened to engage in racist and quite frankly fascist remarks,” Omar said in a statement. Omar came to the U.S. as a refugee during the Somali Civil War in 1995 and became a U.S. citizen in 2000. A House Republican is doubling down on his call to deport Somali-American Rep. Ilhan Omar with a fundraising email urging supporters to sign a petition to that effect. https://t.co/B7OYudTO9H — Axios (@axios) February 11, 2025 Congressman Brandon Gill is promoting a petition to arrest and deport Ilhan Omar. Follow: @AFpost pic.twitter.com/WstB1goZmt — AF Post (@AFpost) February 13, 2025 “I have had my fill of foreigners storming our border, complaining about and disparaging our country, and then helping more and more of them invade our lands… And I know the American people are too,” the copy of the email shared by Axios continued. “If you’re as sick and tired of it as I am, sign my petition and let’s send her back to Somalia where she belongs,” it added. From the New York Post: The Democrat’s immigrant background has long been seized on by her critics and made her the subject of numerous headlines — including a Daily Mail report that she allegedly married her second husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, a British citizen rumored to be her brother, just so he could obtain a green card. Omar has previously dismissed the brother-marrying claims, which were at one point probed by the FBI, as “disgusting lies.” Meanwhile, elsewhere in his fundraising email, Gill — a first-term House Republican who reps Texas’s 26th Congressional District, which includes some northern suburbs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex — also accused Omar of “facilitating a full-scale invasion of our country.”

Review & photos by Joe Schaeffer Cheap Trick’s show in Las Vegas was a nostalgic journey through the band’s extensive career, featuring hits from different eras, spanning from their early days in the 1970s to their most recent album, 2021’s In Another World. The band, which includes original members — guitarist Rick Nielsen, singer and guitarist Robin Zander, and bassist Tom Petersson, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.  Known for switching things up in concert, they have also performed classic albums like The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, which they did at a series of Las Vegas shows more than a decade ago. At the Westgate, They delivered an electrifying performance that showcased their signature power pop and rock sound. Classics like “The Flame,” “Heaven Tonight” and “Dream Police” were some of the many favorites played during the night. Other highlights included an energized “I Want You to Want Me” and bassist Petersson’s “I Know What I Want.” Robin Taylor Zander, Robin Zanders’s son, took the vocal spotlight for the band’s time-honored classic “Downed.” Nielsen’s guitar collection and solos were showcased throughout the night. He also flipped any number of guitar picks into the crowd. Drummer Daxx Nielsen and  Petersson provided a solid back beat that was consistent throughout the show, while Zander showed that his vocals continue to be the highlight. Overall, Cheap Trick’s performance at the Westgate was a testament to their status as rock ‘n’ roll legends. Their ability to connect with fans, both old and new, through their music and stage presence is what keeps them relevant and beloved after all these years.