A.F. Branco Cartoon – Democrats keep being their own worst enemy, standing on the wrong side of every important issue to the American people, coupled with Trump Derangement syndrome. We say keep on flushing. BRANCO TOON STORE Mark Halperin: What We’re Seeing in California is a Classic Manifestation of Trump Derangement Syndrome (VIDEO) By Mike LaChance – The Gateway Pundit – June 11, 2025 Mark Halperin is one of the few mainstream journalists who is willing to admit that Trump Derangement Syndrome is real. In a recent video, Halperin talked about the condition and suggested that it is the driving force behind the lunacy we are seeing unfold in California right now. He points out that there are not many cities with the kind of law enforcement infrastructure to deal with such large mobs and that calling in the National Guard was a perfectly sensible thing for Trump to do, but that crazed leftists can’t seem to help themselves when it comes to Trump. READ MORE DONATE to A.F. Branco Cartoons – Tips accepted and appreciated – $1.00 – $5.00 – $25.00 – $50.00 – it all helps to fund this website and keep the cartoons coming. Also Venmo @AFBranco – THANK YOU! A.F. Branco has taken his two greatest passions (art and politics) and translated them into cartoons that have been popular all over the country in various news outlets, including NewsMax, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, and “The Washington Post.” He has been recognized by such personalities as Rep. Devin Nunes, Dinesh D’Souza, James Woods, Chris Salcedo, Sarah Palin, Larry Elder, Lars Larson, Rush Limbaugh, Elon Musk, and President Trump.

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Hogg is gone, at least he’s gone from the DNC, and he is going back to his gun group. As a fake school shooting survivor, he aggressively calls for gutting the Second Amendment. New Elections The party voted to hold new elections in a 294-99 vote. David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta had served as vice chairs. […] The post Hogg’s Gone! Back to His Role As School Shooting Survivor appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The United States and China agree to a trade framework, slashing tariffs and unlocking rare earth minerals. Inflation finally cools  — but L.A. remains hot. We break down the latest on the economy and the political unrest. And, as chaos erupts on the L.A. streets, the real battle is for the narrative – who’s winning the PR war? It’s Thursday, June 12, and this is the news you need to know to start your day. Morning Wire is available on video! You can watch today’s episode here:     If you’d rather listen to your news, today’s edition of the Morning Wire podcast can be heard below:     Trade War Finale: We Have A Deal Topline: President Donald Trump announced that the United States has reached a trade deal with China. The news comes amid an uneasy truce after a series of retaliatory tariffs. Early Wednesday morning, Trump shared on Truth Social that “Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me.” This followed two days of negotiations between top economic officials from both countries in London. Trump said that the deal, as it stands, would impose 55% tariffs on Chinese goods entering the United States, but just 10% for American goods in China. China has also agreed to resume shipping magnets and rare earth minerals to the United States. “Rare earths power $7 trillion US dollars of consumer goods every year,” Shaun Rein, the founder of the China Market Research Group, told The Daily Wire. “Without Chinese rare earths, our iPhones aren’t going to work. Our cars aren’t going to work. And importantly, our military defense weapons aren’t going to work. So without Chinese rare earths, America’s in a lot of trouble. What also people don’t realize is that about 95% of antibiotics actually [are] manufactured in China. And then all straight down everything you get out of Walgreens or CVS, whether it’s Advil or Tylenol, a lot of that is made in China.” China is the second-largest economy in the world and is a major market for many American goods – $143.5 billion of U.S. goods were exported to China in 2024, although American imports of Chinese goods were far higher at $438.9 billion. Tariffs of 55% are comparatively high but much lower than the 145% imposed before the agreement was reached. The deal will allow Chinese students to resume attending American colleges and universities. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that this agreement would conclude trade negotiations with China and that deals from many other countries are close to locking in their own deals with the United States. “We’re in good shape with lots of countries, but good shape isn’t good enough for the United States of America,” Lutnick told CNBC.”We want great deals that are fundamental to America, we can get them, we can get them done.” And… Inflation rose just 0.1% in May compared to April — it’s now sitting at 2.4%, near a four-year low.   Anti-ICE Riots Spread As Politicians Spar Topline: The clash between President Trump and California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom escalated Wednesday, as anti-ICE riots continued to spread across the country.  Protests continue to pick up steam nationwide: By Wednesday night, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Seattle joined the growing list of cities being hit by demonstrations, many of which turned violent.  In Texas, Republican Governor Greg Abbott mobilized the National Guard before protests across the state turned violent, with officers in a number of cities left hospitalized.  In Atlanta, hundreds of rioters lobbed fireworks at police and attempted to shut down a highway — authorities responded with tear gas and finally got the crowd under control.  California is still the epicenter of the unrest. Demonstrations continued Wednesday night, as rioters defied curfews and clashed with police. At least one rioter, Emiliano Galvez, has been charged with attempted murder. Galvez, a previously deported Mexican national, allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at police in Los Angeles County.  “Since June 6, there have been 330 illegal aliens that have been arrested as part of these riots in Los Angeles,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. “113 of those illegal aliens had prior criminal convictions.” Governor Newsom has voiced his support for the demonstrations, telling Americans that it was time to “stand up” to President Trump, whom he blamed for provoking the unrest: “Donald Trump without consulting California law enforcement leaders commandeered 2000 of our state’s National Guard members to deploy on our streets illegally and for no reason. This brazen abuse of power by a sitting president inflamed a combustible situation…The founding fathers didn’t live and die to see this moment. It’s time for all of us to stand up.” These anti-ICE protests aren’t likely to die out anytime soon — organizers are planning “No Kings” demonstrations in cities across the country on Saturday, June 14. That event will coincide with President Trump’s 79th birthday, along with a massive parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday.  “We’re going to be celebrating big on Saturday,” President Trump said. “And if there’s any protester that wants to come out, they will be met with very big force… These are people that hate our country. They will be met with very heavy force.”   Protests & PR Topline: As Los Angeles and other cities contain the anti-ICE riots, Democrats, Republicans, and the media battle over shaping the narrative. Democrats and Republicans on the national stage have made the ongoing unrest a central part of their messaging since ICE raids began in L.A. last week. Democrats have slammed Trump for deploying troops against American citizens and blame his actions for sparking the riots, arguing that the threat of a militarized response escalated tensions on the ground and tracks with a broader pattern of authoritarianism. Republicans, especially the president, have taken the opposite tack – decrying Democrats for being complicit in the ongoing violence and lawlessness and insisting that Trump’s quick and decisive deployment of troops was necessary to prevent further destruction. “What’s going on looks really bad to the average American,” Mark Hemingway, Senior Writer at RealClearInvestigations, told The Daily Wire. “This is a very different time than 2020. And we went through months of riots in 2020. And I think now Americans have a very good and clear sense that these are not organic riots necessarily, these are not spontaneous.” Hemingway seemed skeptical of the proposition that a majority of Americans would view the deployment of troops as escalatory. “I think the American people are broadly sympathetic to Trump,” Hemingway said. “Trump campaigned on mass deportations. His immigration policy is still broadly popular. And the idea that Democrats are attaching support of violent riots to that, or trying to make Trump look like the extremist, it’s just, this is not five years ago…at this point in time, I think the average American would, you know, trust the first 700 Marines in the phone book at 29 Palms over the elected leadership of Los Angeles to do what’s right for the people of that city.”

Many people are believed to be dead after an Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed just after taking off from an airport in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday. The plane, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, was headed to the Gatwick Airport in Britain, Reuters reported. According to Indian authorities, the aircraft crashed into a civilian area near the airport in Ahmedabad, striking a doctors’ hostel at a medical college. “At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates,” Air India said. “The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals.” Of the 242 people on board, 11 were children. Most of the passengers were Indian, while there were 53 British citizens, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian, according to Air India. Videos circulating on X show the Boeing plane slowly descending over a residential area before it disappears, and then a massive fireball is seen. BREAKING: A London-bound Air India Flight 171 has crashed into a residential area minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad, India. The Boeing 787-8 was carrying 242 passengers and crew pic.twitter.com/3BEOCmXLXd — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) June 12, 2025 Ahmedabad Airport air traffic control said that the plane transmitted a “Mayday” call shortly after takeoff at 1:39 p.m. local time, but there was no response from the aircraft after the emergency signal, according to Reuters. More videos from a hospital in the city showed injured people being wheeled in on stretchers after the crash, according to The New York Times. While the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft has experienced issues in the past, including forcing passengers to evacuate and suspending flights, there have been no fatal crashes reported until Thursday’s tragedy in India, according to the Times. Boeing has faced increased scrutiny recently over safety issues and deadly plane crashes. Last month, Boeing reached a deal with the U.S. government, agreeing to pay around $1 billion to avoid prosecution over two crashes involving Boeing’s 737 MAX 8s that killed a total of 346 people. One of the passengers on the Air India flight was Vijay Rupani, the former chief minister of Gujarat, the state where Ahmedabad is located. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is from Gujarat, said, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”

The last thing anyone wants to hear is that a tornado is in their area. When this does happen, the first thing you’ll want to do is head to a safe location. Your options, of course, will depend on where you live and what spaces you have access to. That said, the St. Louis arch is certainly not a location most of us would want to be in during any dangerous storm, much less one with a tornado. But when this tornado made its way through St. Louis, a number of people were already inside the arch. Needless to say, many of these people were scared. Thankfully, however, it seems that all of them remained safe. There’s even footage from inside the arch as the winds picked up. You can watch this harrowing moment in the video below. @reallylonghat ♬ Running Off – Jshxwty As this footage shows, the entire arch swayed dramatically as the tornadic winds blew. As terrifying as this was for the people inside, the fact that the arch was swaying is a sign that its design was working as intended. According to the Gateway Arch’s website, this 630-foot tall monument was made to withstand high wind speeds. Visitors in the St. Louis Gateway Arch Hold Tight as a Nearby EF3 Tornado Causes the Structure to Sway To make that possible, the arch was built to sway during particularly windy conditions. In fact, the St. Louis arch is able to sway up to 18 inches. For perspective, they say that 50-mile per hour winds only make the arch move 1.5 inches. The tornado that blew through the city (as shown above from the arch) was an EF3, making the winds between 136 and 165 mph. In other words, the arch was made to withstand even these tornadic winds. Still, it’s safe to say most people would much prefer to be on the ground in a storm like this one. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Footage Shows Incredible Moment Inside The St. Louis Arch During Tornado appeared first on InspireMore.

In January, South Columbus High School in North Carolina lost a beloved student. Zyrainna Drayton, a senior, was only 18 years old when she passed away. Her cause of death was not released. When news of her passing spread, so many of her loved ones found ways to honor her memory. This includes the head coach for the girls basketball team, Carlos Tisdale. Carlos and Zyrainna, who was often called Rain, were very close. At one point, she expressed that she did not know how to tie her shoes. So, Carlos offered to tie them for her. This became their tradition before every game. And it’s one that he continues doing to this day, even now that Rain is no longer with us. See one of these tear-jerking moments in the video below. @nostalgics_00 Zerina Drayton was a senior on the South Columbus girls' basketball team. Her teammates, family, and friends called her "Ren." Coach Carlos Tisdale tied her shoes before every game and still ties her empty shoes before games in her memory# # #rip #memory #fyp #foryoupage ♬ Dandelions (slowed + reverb) – Ruth B. & sped up + slowed “When you’re a coach, those kids are YOUR kids,” someone writes in the comments. Another person shares a sentiment that so many others feel after watching that clip: “It’s crazy how a 30 second video of a stranger will have you in tears. Prayers to her family and friends.” Head Coach for Girls Basketball Team Finds a Heartfelt Way to Honor the Memory of a Late Player No matter the cause, losing someone so young is always tragic. In her 18 years of life, it’s clear that Rain made an unforgettable impact on everyone she knew. So, to have her coach honor her memory in such a special way means the world to her family. “As a coach, Rain, you were more than just a player — you were like a daughter,” Carlos writes in a post about the late student. “A bright light that lifted up our locker room, our practices, and our games. Your passion, energy, and love for the game inspired us all to be better … Rest in peace, Your memory will live on in our hearts, and your legacy will continue to inspire us to be better, to work harder, and to never give up.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Girls Basketball Coach Does Sweetest Thing Before Every Game To Honor Late Player appeared first on InspireMore.