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Trump Reveals What Would Cause Him To Invoke Insurrection Act To Put Down Riots

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Monday against a California business over allegations it had discriminated against Jewish customers on several occasions. The lawsuit, filed against Fathi Abdulrahim Harara and Native Grounds LLC of Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, California, alleges the business refused to serve customers he identified as Jewish on at […]

Sens. Mike Lee and Josh Hawley are introducing a resolution condemning former FBI Director James Comey for an Instagram post that may have encouraged violent action against President Donald Trump. “This message promotes violence against the sitting president of the United States, Donald J. Trump,” reads the resolution, obtained by The Daily Signal. “It is indefensible and inexcusable to issue a call for violence against the president of the United States.” The resolution also “urges the relevant authorities to take every relevant action to ensure that Mr. Comey is never again permitted to serve as an employee of the federal government,” and “requests that the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security conduct a full and comprehensive investigation of Mr. Comey’s attempts to incite violence against the president, and release the findings to the relevant committees of Congress and the public.” In the afternoon of May 15, Comey posted a photo on instagram of seashells on the beach that read “86 47” with the caption “cool shell formation on my beach walk.” Comey deleted the post just hours later, but not before igniting a media firestorm. The “47” appeared to refer to Trump, the 47th president of the United States. Restaurants have long used “86” as shorthand for when they run out of a menu item. When the term is applied to the military, however, it means to get rid of something or someone—in certain circumstances, even to kill someone. “For the former FBI director to be amplifying threats against the President of the United States is disgraceful,” Lee told The Daily Signal. “President Trump has been targeted in two assassination attempts and wounded in one, which killed Corey Comperatore. Congress should unite to condemn Jim Comey in the strongest terms.” The resolution Lee and Hawley will introduce on Tuesday will be the Senate counterpart to a House resolution that Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, and Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the day after Comey’s post. Akin to the Lee-Hawley resolution, the House version calls Comey’s post “disturbing” and “urges the relevant authorities to take every relevant action to ensure that Mr. Comey is never again permitted to serve as an employee of the federal government.” “For years, we’ve heard accusations from the Left about so-called dangerous rhetoric. But now, former FBI Director James Comey—the same official who helped launch the discredited Russia collusion hoax —is engaging in rhetoric that carries an implicit threat against President Trump,” Rep. Lee told The Daily Signal. “As a former federal prosecutor and judge, I take this very seriously. James Comey should never again hold a position of public trust in the United States government, and we formally urge the Department of Justice to investigate whether his conduct violates applicable laws.” “The American people deserve equal justice—not selective outrage,” she added. “If we are to preserve the rule of law, then even those who once led law enforcement must be held accountable.” Pfluger told The Daily Signal that “as violent riots rage across Los Angeles, it has never been more important to have leaders in Washington that are prepared to defend the rule of law and uphold our shared values.”  “James Comey’s reckless incitement of violence is another reminder of how dangerous it is when former public officials prioritize politics over the values our nation was founded upon,” Pfluger continued. “This bicameral resolution demands the accountability and transparency the American people deserve, ensuring Comey never again holds a position of public trust.” Soon after Comey’s May 15 post, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted on X that “DHS and Secret Service is [sic] investigating this threat and will respond appropriately.” Comey, who served as FBI director from 2013 to 2017 until Trump fired him for his handling of the investigations into Hillary Clinton’s emails and the now-debunked Trump-Russia collusion, removed the post. “I posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message,” the former FBI director posted. “I didn’t realize some folks associated those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.” A New York Times report claims that Comey was swiftly pulled into a Secret Service office in Washington to be interviewed about the post. In the following days, Comey appeared on MSNBC and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and discussed the incident. “To me, as a kid, it always meant to leave a place, to ditch a place,” Comey told Nicolle Wallace during his MSNBC interview. “I said, that’s really clever.” Comey, however, does not believe he will be punished. He told Steven Colbert on “The Late Show” that, when interviewed by the Secret Service,” I gave them the same explanation, which is the truth, and I would expect it to go away.”  Colbert jokingly congratulated Comey on the “viral campaign.” The post EXCLUSIVE: Lee and Hawley Call on Congress to Condemn Comey for ‘Inexcusable’ Threat Against Trump’s Life appeared first on The Daily Signal.

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Smithsonian issued a statement Monday saying that it controls its personnel decisions after President Donald Trump announced in May that he was ousting National Portrait Gallery director Kim Sajet. The Smithsonian said in the statement that all of its personnel decisions “are made by and subject to the direction of the Secretary, with oversight by the Board.”  The statement came after Trump announced on May 30 that he was firing Sajet, who he referred to as a “highly partisan person” and a “strong supporter of DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion).” “Since its inception, the Smithsonian has set out to be a nonpartisan institution,” the Smithsonian wrote in its statement. “As the nation’s museum, the Smithsonian must be a welcoming place of knowledge and discovery for all Americans. The Board of Regents is committed to ensuring that the Smithsonian is a beacon of scholarship free from political or partisan influence, and we recognize that our institution can and must do more to further these foundational values.” “To reinforce our nonpartisan stature, the Board of Regents has directed the Secretary to articulate specific expectations to museum directors and staff regarding content in Smithsonian museums, give directors reasonable time to make any needed changes to ensure unbiased content, and to report back to the Board on progress and any needed personnel changes based on success or lack thereof in making the needed changes,” the Smithsonian wrote further. Trump signed an executive order in March to revamp the Smithsonian, stating that his administration will “restore the Smithsonian Institution to its rightful place as a symbol of inspiration and American greatness.” The Smithsonian’s statement added that its Board of Regents will continue “vigilant, independent oversight of the Smithsonian and its museums to protect their rigorous scholarship and expertise, nonpartisanship, and accuracy, and ensure that the Smithsonian is welcoming to all Americans.” A spokesperson for the Smithsonian told the Daily Caller News Foundation that its Monday statement was “a result of the action taken in the Board meeting.” “In recent weeks, important concerns have been raised about partisanship within our institution,” Lonnie Bunch, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, said in a statement provided to the DCNF. “While the vast majority of our content is rooted in meticulous research and thoughtful analysis of history and facts, we recognize that, on occasion, some of our work has not aligned with our institutional values of scholarship, evenhandedness and nonpartisanship. For that, we must all work to do better.” “In the past, we have sought the unvarnished truth together,” Bunch added. “Today, I am charging us as an institution to look at the unvarnished self. We need a clear vision of what exhibitions and programs explore, how they educate and involve visitors, and how our presentations bring a contemporary resonance to historical narratives, cultural events, and scientific discovery. “We must ensure that an inclusive vision extends to all Americans and visitors. Our institution must be a place where people feel inspired and challenged, but most importantly feel welcome. “As the nation’s museum, we must be the exemplar. It is our charge, our privilege, and our responsibility. As directed by the Board of Regents, we will undertake an assessment of the Institution, evaluating the need for any changes to policies, procedures, or personnel, and I will share our findings and recommendations with the Board. “As always, we thank the president and Congress for their steady commitment to the Smithsonian and to preserving it for our visitors and our country.” Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation The post Smithsonian Vows to Be ‘Free From Political or Partisan Influence’ Amid Trump’s Bid to Oust Liberal Gallery Director appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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Bob Costas Is a Jerk

After dummy after dummy crashed into the floor, Reichelt decided that the problem was that they weren't jumping from high enough, and booked a slot at the Eiffel Tower.

Just under a meter long, it’s an absolute whopper.