A South Carolina Republican state lawmaker was arrested and charged for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material. “A federal grand jury in Greenville returned a 10-count indictment against Robert John May III, 38, of West Columbia,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina stated. May is a GOP member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving the 88th district. Prosecutors allege that May used the screen name “joebidennnn69” to exchange the graphic material. BREAKING: Republican South Carolina state representative, father, and husband Robert John May III has been arrested for distributing over 200 child p-rn files under the username ‘joebidennnn69.’ pic.twitter.com/RpqeHMoBOB — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) June 18, 2025 From the Associated Press: RJ May was arrested at his Lexington County home after a lengthy investigation and was ordered Thursday by a federal judge to remain jailed until his trial. The three-term Republican is accused of using “joebidennnn69” to exchange 220 different files of toddlers and young children involved in sex acts on the Kik social media network for about five days in spring 2024, according to court documents that graphically detailed the videos. Each charge carries a five-to-20 year prison sentence upon conviction and prosecutors suggested May could spend over a decade in prison if found guilty. The files were uploaded and downloaded using May’s home Wi-Fi network and his cellphone, prosecutors said. Some were hidden by the use of a private network but others were directly linked to his internet addresses. A federal grand jury in Greenville returned a 10-count indictment against Robert John May III, 38, of West Columbia, for distributing child sexual abuse material.@HSI_Charlotte investigated. https://t.co/gclThcTfXg pic.twitter.com/HS3OewA7mb — U.S. Attorney SC (@USAO_SC) June 12, 2025 WATCH: SICKENING: GOP South Carolina state Rep. Robert John May III arrested for distributing hundreds of child p*rn files on Kik. Prosecutors say toddlers and young children engaging in "extremely graphic" s*x acts were found on May's device. May, known to advocate for "protecting"… pic.twitter.com/0tvBt5YbCu — Resist the Mainstream (@ResisttheMS) June 18, 2025 WJBF reports: According to court documents and statements made in court, in April 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cyber-tip from the social messaging app Kik. Kik flagged several videos from the username “joebidennnn69” as containing child sexual abuse. Investigators connected the account to the home IP address and mobile device of May and identified at least 10 videos depicting child sexual abuse that were shared from the account. WATCH:

Federal authorities released New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander following his arrest outside a federal immigration court. NYC Official And Mayoral Candidate CUFFED and ARRESTED "New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer. Our heroic ICE law enforcement officers face a 413% increase in assaults against them—it is wrong that politicians seeking higher office undermine law enforcement safety to get a viral moment," the Department of Homeland Security previously stated. "No one is above the law, and if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences," it added. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer. Our heroic ICE law enforcement officers face a 413% increase in assaults against them—it is wrong that politicians seeking higher office undermine law enforcement… — Homeland Security (@DHSgov) June 17, 2025 NBC News reports: After he was released, Lander denied assaulting law enforcement. “I will not characterize the events, but I certainly did not assault an officer,” he told reporters and a crowd of supporters who had gathered to greet him. "We are not going to allow Donald Trump to wreck the rule of law, to deny people due process and to turn our country into something that doesn’t meet its obligations under international law," Lander said. "We are normalizing the destruction of constitutional democracy, and we’re not going to stand by and let it happen," he added. Lander, who as comptroller is responsible for auditing the performance and finances of city agencies, is running in next week’s Democratic primary for mayor of New York. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul accompanied him as he was released and told reporters that "to my knowledge" any charges had been dropped and Lander "walks out of there a free man." "Brad Lander's arrest today was total bulls***," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stated. "When elected officials are being detained without cause, we have to ask: what the h*** is happening to our country? This federal overreach cannot go unchecked. We must meet this moment and protect our rights and values," she added. Brad Lander's arrest today was total bullshit. When elected officials are being detained without cause, we have to ask: what the hell is happening to our country? This federal overreach cannot go unchecked. We must meet this moment and protect our rights and values. — Kathy Hochul (@KathyHochul) June 17, 2025 From THE CITY: Lander had been inside 26 Federal Plaza to observe hearings and accompany immigrants leaving routine court appearances. It was his third time observing federal immigration hearings since masked federal agents began staking out immigration courtrooms last month, targeting immigrants for arrest. At around noon, Lander had linked arms with Edgardo leaving an immigration courtroom on the 12th floor, refusing to let go as agents pushed into the crowd attempting to pull him away. In the chaotic scene, Lander asked the agents repeatedly to show a judicial warrant. “You do not have the authority to arrest U.S. citizens,” Lander repeated, as the officers tightened handcuffs to his wrists. The federal agents escorted him into an elevator, with one member of his NYPD security detail alongside him. A reporter from THE CITY had overheard one agent say to another minutes before Lander’s arrest, “Do you want to arrest the Comptroller?” It turns out the federal authorities did want to. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement, “New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer, adding: “No one is above the law, and if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences.” WATCH:

Megan Fox and Colson Baker, better known as Machine Gun Kelly, welcomed their first child together on March 27. MGK announced the news on Instagram with a brief black-and-white video captioned, “She’s finally here!! our little celestial seed.” At the time, some fans were a bit confused about the announcement. “Please don’t tell us her name is Celestial Seed,” someone wrote. This person sent congratulations, “Welcome to the world Celestial!” But others weren’t so confident about the name. “People thinking they actually named the baby celestial seed is sending me,” a fan joked. But the name was not Celestial. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mgk (@machinegunkelly) Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox Have Been Quiet About Their Baby Girl Up until June 17, the couple kept the baby’s identity private. They have not shown a photo of their daughter’s face, but Machine Gun Kelly shared a new video of him playing the ukulele to his baby. He captioned the post. “Saga Blade Fox-Baker. Thank you for the ultimate gift @meganfox.” The baby’s name is not something you’ll find in the top 100 list, that’s for sure. But it does fall in line with Megan’s other three children. She shares sons Noah Shannon Green, 12, Bodhi Ransom Green, 11, and Journey River Green, 8, with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green. MGK shares a 15-year-old daughter named Casie with his ex Emma Cannon. Interestingly, Machine Gun Kelly turned off the comments on his social media posts debuting his daughter’s name. It seems he didn’t want to hear from the naysayers. But MGK and Megan Fox fans love the baby’s name. “What a cool name!!! I bet they put a lot of thought in to it, and glad they were ready to share it with us,” a fan wrote. These people totally agreed. “i could cry, this is so cute! what an awesome name,” someone shared. “Such an awesome name!!!” This story’s featured image is by Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy. The post Machine Gun Kelly And Megan Fox Finally Announce Their Baby’s Name appeared first on InspireMore.

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A cat waited in a park, "trimming" the lawn and hoping people would find him and recognize his greatness. Coach Lou TurfmanGreenpoint CatsIt all began when a kind neighbor noticed a white and gray cat in a park, happily chomping on grass as if manicuring the lawn was his full-time job.Soon, it became clear that he had been left behind with nowhere to go. Seeing how sweet and friendly he was, a few neighbors banded together, determined to find him the loving home he deserved.They reached out to their local rescue, Greenpoint Cats, and the volunteers sprang into action. He chomped on grass like he meant businessGreenpoint Cats"Sprawled out like a king on the lawn in Fort Greene Park, clearly waiting for someone to recognize his greatness," Greenpoint Cats shared.Thanks to a community of compassionate individuals, the lawn cat, affectionately known as Coach Lou Turfman, finally found safety in a foster home with all the comforts and treats he could ever want. Greenpoint CatsCoach Lou quickly settled into his new space, curling up in his cozy bed. With his youthful appearance, it was a surprise to discover he was twelve years old. He greeted everyone with such poise and friendliness as if he'd never met a stranger."He's social, confident, and endlessly sweet." He was finally safe indoors@brooklynsundaeCoach Lou carriers himself with an air of confidence and never lets anything dampens his spirit. Though he has a heart condition, it's manageable, and with the right care and people who understand his routine, he can live a happy, healthy long life.He has "an open-door policy for pets and guests—he's a real people person." Greenpoint CatsHe often nuzzles against his foster mom, showering her with soft purrs and snuggles. "He's a low-maintenance, high-reward kind of guy—full of heart, humor, and homecoming king charisma."When Coach Lou met the resident dog, Ice Cream Sundae, he graciously allowed her to greet him with curious sniffs. He was perfectly content to have a canine companion admiring and following him around. Coach Lou and Ice Cream Sundae@brooklynsundae"He and our dog are basically the dream team—double the cuteness, double the charm," the foster shared on Instagram.Coach Lou has claimed his favorite vantage point atop the refrigerator, overseeing the household like a boss. He also enjoys gazing out the window, keeping an eye on the neighborhood and making sure the squirrels stay in line. @brooklynsundae"Now living the good life indoors, Coach Lou has fully embraced retirement. [He] is looking for somewhere to live out his glory days in peace, comfort, and a healthy amount of attention."Wherever he roams, he has a knack for finding hidden nooks and crannies—whether it's a drawer or a laundry basket—and turning them into his personal retreats. @brooklynsundae"Chill is his love language. He has a lot of love to give. Thanks to the community that rallied around him, this legend is ready to hang up his whistle and settle into retirement (on your lap)."He's gone from chomping on green to living the dream with a canine buddy and a loving team. Greenpoint Cats"He's dreaming of a home with a remote he never has to share, a Lay-Z-Boy with his name on it, and a human or furry friend to coach from the comfort of the couch." @brooklynsundaeShare this story with your friends. More on Coach Lou (in NYC) and Greenpoint Cats on Instagram@greenpoint_cats and Facebook. Thanks to his foster @brooklynsundae.Related story: Big Tom Cat Comes to a House for Food One Day, Changing the Course of His Life

MSNBC’s 11th Hour host, Stephanie Ruhle, kicked off Monday night's show by saying, “So please remember, the truth matters, but only if you hear it, so let's get started covering the truth.” A great quote from the leftist propaganda machine that was MSNBC. The joke wrote itself in this instance, because four minutes later Ruhle and her guests spewed biased rhetoric on President Trump and the entire Republican Party. In a conversation with David Rucker of The Bulwark, Ruhle claimed she didn’t want to call the political violence normalized, and then in the same sentence called it far more prominent and prevalent? Leading to this exchange: RUHLE: Then David, what is the way back from here? I’m not going to say that this kind of political violence has become normalized, but this kind of political violence has become far more prominent and prevalent, how do we get back? (…) DRUCKER: For the last 20-plus-years, one thing, and this is not a both sides thing, but it’s just to explain the psychology of this. The one thing that both sides seem to agree on when I’ve talked to them about the other side over the years, it’s that the other side plays really dirty, and I wish my side would play as dirty as them, because maybe we’d win more elections.      And maybe somebody just got to say, I might think the other side plays really dirty and really mean, and I’m just not gonna do it and let’s see what the outcome is then.  Ruhle followed up by hinting that America was in lower place since Trump came down the escalator to announce his first run for president: Remembering that day, what was your reaction to everything that happened this weekend, especially when you juxtapose it with the idea you presented? What if there was a political leader to level up and saying, when they go low, we actually will go high right now? Ruhle “loves this idea of leveling up,” from political violence, and that if only there was “a political leader to level up and saying, when they go low, we actually will go high right now?” It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know she’s talking about Trump.  Why wouldn’t Ruhle want to bring up the 2020 riots, the ‘mostly peaceful’ L.A. riots, the murdering of two innocent Israeli Embassy workers, or the firebombing of a Tesla dealership? Just to name a few. Ruhle then sparked this “inspiring” speech from New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser: RUHLE: Susan, let's talk about the protests, these massive crowds across the country. On one hand, some people could look at it and say, what did it actually accomplish? But is there something about it being out there, seeing how many people came out? Hundreds of thousands, millions across the country that could potentially galvanize everyday Americans that feel disaffected, that feel like giving up, like the system is not working for them because maybe the official system isn’t. But these people coming together are demanding more, and they’re demanding it together. SUSAN GLASSER: Yeah, I think, Steph, especially if you compare this with the initial days after Trump was re-inaugurated as president. In a sense, among his opponents, that not only were there no leaders really stepping up, but that civil society itself was somehow regrouping. Taking a pass, and you know, what I’ve heard consistently from people is the hunger for collective action, the hunger to show the world, to show the rest of the country, to show your community that there are millions of people who don’t agree with what Donald Trump is doing right now.  Susan may very well be right that there were millions of people who didn’t agree with what Donald Trump was doing right now. Unfortunately for Susan, 77 MILLION Americans voted for Trump (AKA a majority of  voters). Thankfully Susan lives in a great country that allows her to make these takes and even allows the people that didn’t agree with the administration to PEACEFULLY protest. The full transcript is below. Click "expand" to view: MSNBC’s: The 11th Hour With Stephanie Ruhle 11:04:45 PM EST June, 16th, 2025 STEPHANIE RUHLE: So please remember, the truth matters, but only if you hear it, so let's get started covering the truth. (...) 11:08:30 PM EST RUHLE: Then David, what is the way back from here? I’m not going to say that this kind of political violence has become normalized, but this kind of political violence has become far more prominent and prevalent, how do we get back? (...) 11: 09:39 PM EST DAVID DRUCKER: For the last 20-plus-years, one thing, and this is not a both sides thing, but it’s just to explain the psychology of this. The one thing that both sides seem to agree on when I’ve talked to them about the other side over the years, it’s that the other side plays really dirty, and I wish my side would play as dirty as them, because maybe we’d win more elections.  And maybe somebody just got to say, I might think the other side plays really dirty and really mean, and I’m just not gonna do it and let’s see what the outcome is then.  RUHLE: Alright, I love this idea of leveling up, but let me give you a history — not a history lesson — but let me remind you of where we are historically. David, it was exactly ten years ago that Donald Trump came down the golden escalator at Trump Tower, just a few blocks from here, and said he was running for president.  Remembering that day, what was your reaction to everything that happened this weekend, especially when you juxtapose it with the idea you presented? What if there was a political leader to level up and saying, when they go low, we actually will go high right now? (...) 11:11:54 PM DRUCKER: This is what they tell me when I interview voters over the years and when the conversation about an election which has happened more than once lately, is we just need somebody to break things because everything isn’t working. That’s the kind of attitude that is going to excuse the kind of rhetoric and behavior that will, at times, lead to this sort of violence.  RUHLE: Unless, of course, someone breaks things, violence breaks out, and they don’t actually offer a better solution to the American people. All they did was actually run on anger and hate and convincing people not to trust institutions, and then we’re just left with rubble. Susan, lets talk about the protests, these massive crowds across the country. On one hand, some people could look at it and say, what did it actually accomplish? But is there something about it being out there, seeing how many people came out? Hundreds of thousands, millions across the country that could potentially galvanize everyday Americans that feel disaffected, that feel like giving up, like the system is not working for them because maybe the official system isn’t. But these people coming together are demanding more, and they’re demanding it together. SUSAN GLASSER: Yeah, I think, Steph, especially if you compare this with the initial days after Trump was re-inaugurated as president. In a sense, among his opponents, that not only were there no leaders really stepping up, but that civil society itself was somehow regrouping. Taking a pass, and you know, what I’ve heard consistently from people is the hunger for collective action, the hunger to show the world, to show the rest of the country, to show your community that there are millions of people who don’t agree with what Donald Trump is doing right now.