A federal magistrate judge, a political appointee, on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from withholding disaster preparation grants to states if they don’t recalculate their population figures to reflect recent deportations. She wants illegal aliens counted, even the ones who are gone. U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Potter also found the administration unlawfully shortened the period […] The post Magistrate Judge Blocks Trump from Governing FEMA Slush Fund appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes, they appear when you least expect them. Sapp Brothers Petroleum truck driver Ed Coleman is one of those heroes. During an early morning drive in November, Ed saw something strange on the road in Papillion, Nebraska. Though it was dark and rainy, he thought he saw a child, Ed told KETV. As a dad, he knew he had to check it out. “Did kind of a U-turn real quick to go back and see what was going on, and noticed there was a little kid standing on the median,” Ed said. The Truck Driver Was About to Become a Hero Ed Coleman set out to do his job as a truck driver that day, not to be a hero, but things took a turn very quickly. “All I cared about was get him in the truck and get him safe,” Ed explained to KETV. “Just thinking about my kids at home, like, what would you know? I do in this situation if it happened to my kids? And I just, yeah, I mean, if you watched the video really closely, you can tell I started getting emotional in the video.” He and another witness both got out of their cars and called 911 for help. Ed put the child in his truck to warm him, and the other witness gave him a blanket. They waited for the police to arrive and watched cartoons together. Ed takes that route regularly and is in the right place at the right time. “That is my normal route. I kind of diverted off a little bit from where I normally run from one stop to the next stop, and I don’t really know what pulled me that way,” Ed said. The truck driver told KETV he would have been a hero no matter what. Thankfully, police reunited the child with his parents, but Ed was ready to do whatever he had to. “If they couldn’t find the parents, I didn’t want him to actually go into the system or whatever,” Ed said. “Me and the wife would have found some way of trying to help the kid out that we could.” This story’s featured image can be found here.

A cat wandered into a yard and began living there until his life took the happiest turn this holiday season. DumbledoreTheStrayCatClubFor years, a cat drifted in and out of a yard, surviving on scraps and whatever shelter he could find. One day, he decided to stay, curling up beneath a tarp and calling it home.He was scruffy and underweight, his coat thick with mats from years without care. Despite all he had endured, he remained sweet and gentle. There was wisdom in his eyes, an old soul ready to leave the streets behind.When rescuers at The Stray Cat Club heard about his situation, they stepped in without hesitation. TheStrayCatClubAfter braving multiple winters and roaming from yard to yard, the cat, lovingly named Dumbledore, finally received the care he desperately needed. "We're incredibly grateful to our vets who immediately stepped in to help him," the rescue shared.This winter would be different. Instead of sheltering under a tarp, Dumbledore would finally experience the warmth and comfort of a loving home. TheStrayCatClubDumbledore received a much-needed haircut, with all the mats and knots carefully shaved away. For the first time in a long while, he could move freely, stretch easily, and rest without discomfort. "He is looking a little bald, but he's so much more comfortable."Though no one came forward to claim him, Dumbledore adjusted beautifully to indoor life. TheStrayCatClubAt the vet, Dumbledore charmed everyone he met. Whenever staff stopped by to check on him, he would rise from his bed and press himself against the kennel door, as if thanking them for helping him feel better.It turned out he was a healthy older cat, his true self hidden for far too long beneath layers of mats and grime. TheStrayCatClubA foster family welcomed Dumbledore with open arms. He wasted no time making himself at home, seeking out his humans for pets and affection. "He's healthy, just with a touch of arthritis. He's proven himself to be the ultimate houseguest.""This older boy may not be playful anymore, but he more than makes up for it with his loving nature." TheStrayCatClubWith newfound confidence, he started joining his fosterer for bedtime cuddles.Dumbledore enjoys sharing a bed with his people, kneading contentedly with his happy paws as his deep purrs fill the room. Whenever he craves attention, he makes sure everyone knows. "He's incredibly affectionate and loves to chat. He's got a very loud and opinionated meow." TheStrayCatClub"His fur is growing back beautifully, making him look as handsome as he feels. Dumbledore is the kind of cat who truly treasures human company and will happily spend his days by your side."He greets everyone with cheerful chirps and purrs. While he may not have the playful spark of a kitten, he loves with his whole heart and has an endless appetite for snuggles. TheStrayCatClub"After everything he's been through, he deserves a quiet, loving home where he can enjoy his retirement in comfort."The perfect family came across his story and instantly fell in love. They recently welcomed Dumbledore, now renamed Gilbert, into his new home. He settled in right away, claiming every spot he touched and finding his favorite place beside his people. TheStrayCatClubHe's loving his forever home, now filled with Christmas lights and holiday cheer. "Seeing cats who once came to us scared, uncertain, or in need now settled, loved, and part of a family never gets old.""From the moment he entered our care, he was the same cat, but now he has a completely different life. And that means everything to us." TheStrayCatClubShare this story with your friends. More cats and kittens at The Stray Cat Club on Instagram @thestraycat and Facebook.Related story: Cat Went into Kind Person's Car and Acted Like She Belonged There, Ready to Turn Her Life Around

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