UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman suddenly collapsed after weighing in for his upcoming fight in a startling scene. Smotherman (12-6) was due to face Ricky Turcios at UFC 324 this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. He successfully weighed in at 135.5 pounds, but then fell to the floor after stepping away from the scale. The fight was canceled after his collapse. “Smotherman was tended to by medical staff after the collapse, but needed to be carried off,” Collin Rugg wrote. Footage below [EXPLICIT LANGUAGE]: NEW: UFC fighter Cameron Smotherman collapses after making weight ahead of UFC 324. Smotherman weighed in at 135.5 pounds. He was set to fight Ricky Turcios on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Smotherman was tended to by medical staff after the collapse, but needed to… pic.twitter.com/a4A0OBx0P3 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 23, 2026 ESPN has more: Weight cutting is a standard practice in the UFC and MMA in general. It is common for athletes to cut more than 10% of body weight in the days leading up to a weigh-in before rehydrating ahead of the competition. The UFC has not announced any update on Smotherman. He is 1-2 in three appearances in the UFC. Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo missed weight by 2.5 pounds for a high-profile matchup against Umar Nurmagomedov on Saturday’s card. Flyweight Alex Perez also missed by 2.5 pounds for a 125-pound contest against Charles Johnson. Figueiredo and Perez were both fined 25% of their purse, but the bouts will continue as scheduled. Additional footage below: Send some love to Cameron Smotherman Horrible stuff today at the UFC 324 official weigh ins. Cameron Smotherman made weight at 135.5 lbs and passed out while exiting the stage. He was carried off and immediately given medical attention. pic.twitter.com/ORQA2uNcSu — FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) January 23, 2026 Yahoo Sports noted: Smotherman’s medical status is currently unclear. Smotherman (12-6) was coming into the weekend having lost back-to-back UFC bouts against Serhiy Sidey and Ricky Simón in 2025. He won his Octagon debut in October 2024, earning a unanimous decision against Jake Hadley. With Smotherman vs. Turcios cancelled, UFC 324 will now proceed forward as a 12-fight card. The event, which takes place Saturday at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, marks the beginning of UFC’s new $7.7 billion broadcast relationship with Paramount.

Dan Bongino is back and he’s angry. So angry that his bald head is gleaming with sweat! Dan, invest in some A/C for that studio my man! But in all seriousness, I’m going to try and behave myself in this article and not refer to him as Dan Bongina….I just want to show you this clip and let you decide. It seems as though when Dan gets back on the air, he simply intends to fight everyone. We’ll see how that goes for him. Watch here: HANNITY: “You’ve got scores to settle when you get back on the air.”@dbongino didn’t hesitate. That look said everything. Bongino is SO back WELCOME BACK, DAN! pic.twitter.com/1PH256lGbV — Ashley (TeamTrump47) (@TeamTrump47) January 23, 2026 TRANSCRIPT: HANNITY: You did say in an X post, uh, you’ve got scores to settle when you get back on the air. Uh, I kinda like Dan Bongino out of a suit and very real, and keeping it real like you always do. Uh, it sounds like you mean business. Wanna give us a little preview? BONGINO: Yeah, I mean, the these media people, they’re like a full diaper all the time. I mean, you know, my daughter just turned 14, so it’s been about, uh, 13 years since I changed any diapers. But that’s the media. Some of this story here, let me give you a perfect example. If this doesn’t make you laugh, this was just today, perfect timing. I didn’t even intend to talk about this. Axios, obviously left-leaning, Axios has this headline about the homicide rate being the lowest since the 1900s. I was like, wow, okay. I start reading down the article, like, well, there’s a thousand excuses as to why President Trump and his administration didn’t do it. Meanwhile, I lived it. I know what we did and didn’t do for these dumbasses, right? Same day, about an hour later, I see a New York Times headline: “Kash Patel’s FBI Has Made America Less Safe.” Do you dipwads even read your own headlines? Do you, I mean, are you that stupid? These are these media morons. People who have never spent a day wearing a badge, never kicked in a door, never arrested some child predator or some bank robber or some gang member. These morons don’t know anything about the safety status of the country. The border’s sealed, the military’s never been stronger under Pete Hegseth, and the FBI went out and just arrested a historic number of animals off the street, and the murder rate plunged. This isn’t hard to figure out. But the same day, murder rate’s at an all-time low, the country’s less safe. Do these people even hear themselves? They are a big full diaper.

Earlier today, I was pleased to report that Silver has not only crossed over $100 but had hit $102/ounce. Absolutely stunning to see, even as bullish as I have been on it: ALL TIME HIGH: Silver Blows Past $100, Now Trading Over $102/ounce! Since then it's now up over $103 and still going strong: But now the big question: What comes next? Obviously, no one has a crystal ball and I have to preface all of this by telling you this is my opinion only and not personalized financial advice for anyone.  We clear on that? Because obviously I could be wrong and also everyone's personal situation is different than everyone else. But...what comes next? Legendary investor Michael Oliver just posted he sees $300-$500 silver coming soon: UPDATE: MICHAEL OLIVER - SILVER'S VERTICAL EXPLOSION IS HERE – $300 TO $500 AHEAD! Legendary technician Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis and the man who nailed the 1987 crash, just dropped a bombshell on the Daniela Konet Show. He says silver is no longer… pic.twitter.com/lP4vj41LAZ — Mark (@Mark4XX) January 22, 2026 Bo Polny has famously told me he has targets in that range or even higher. So directionally I don't count any of those out, especially if we truly are "resetting" the financial system -- as I think we are.  In fact, it would not be implausible to even see a 4-digit silver in that instance. Of course I will reiterate my advice that "no one ever went broke taking profits" so if you're up big, maybe 5x or even 10x on your precious metals, it's never a bad idea to sell a little bit and book some gains. But then the big question is this: When you book the gains, what do you put that money into? Because we all know if you just leave it in your bank in US Dollar bills, those lose value every single year. Since 1913, the US dollar has lost roughly 97% of its purchasing power!  A staggering loss! So we know we don't want to keep profits in US dollars. And if you just sold out of some gold and silver, you're not going to turn around and rebuy the precious metals because then there's no point in selling in the first place. So where do you put that money? Again this is just my hypothesis, but I think what you're seeing right now in Gold and Silver is going to soon repeat itself in crypto to an even greater degree. Seeing Gold and Silver 2x or 5x is impressive, but I think you're soon going to see some 10x and even 100x moves in crypto. I think the plan is roughly this.... The Black Hats wanted to do their Great Reset where we would all be poor and eating bugs.  Luckily that failed and was defeated. But I believe a financial system reset is still coming.  A Bretton Woods 2.0 or 3.0 depending on how you count them. Many people thing it will be called the Mar-a-Lago Accords and President Trump will reset our broken system into something new, essentially papering over or wiping out the national debt or just repricing everything into a new system where the debt plays a smaller role. And if you were going to do that and if you held massive reserves of Gold and Silver in places like, say, Fort Knox, what might you do? Well, you MIGHT inflate the prices of Gold and Silver as big as you can.  You know, like sending Silver from $20 to $103?  Or even $300-500 soon?  Maybe? Now as the US Government your Gold and Silver reserves dwarf the debt, and you can borrow against them to purchase crypto in a net-neutral way. Then as the US Government, you buy crypto and those purchases send crypto on an absolutely parabolic rally higher, as Bitcoin closes in on $1 million per Bitcoin. Is it suddenly all starting to make sense? Again, just my opinion but that's how I'd do it. Because then at the end of the day, I'd be holding massive reserves of Gold and Silver which will always be money but then I would have acquired crypto for pennies on the dollar, which I believe is why you're seeing the prices of crypto be artificially held back right now, just like Gold and Silver were for all those years. I think that's the step we're at, and it's really exciting. We're at the point where Gold and Silver are being inflated, and where that ultimately goes I don't know, but I think that's the stage we're at. Soon will come the crypto Government purchases and quite frankly if I had to guess I would say they're already happening off chain and behind the scenes, accumulating as much as they can at these prices. I believe Bitcoin can easily run from $100,000 to $1,000,000 but others like XRP may do significantly higher percent returns, that's a 10x.  If XRP does a 10x from here, it goes from $2 to $20, but I think it can do more than 10x. Again, all just my opinions. But that's my view and that's what I'm personally doing. I recently traded a big chunk of my Silver for XRP and I'm continuing to buy as much crypto as I can here at these prices. I shouted from the rooftops about Gold and Silver for the last 4 years.  I still think they will continue to do very well, but now I'm telling you I expect this story to repeat for crypto (Bitcoin, ETH and XRP) but to an even greater degree. Time will tell, but don't say I never told ya! RELATED REPORT: The ONLY Two Gold Companies I Proudly Partner With Gold and Silver are currently sitting at All Time Highs as I write this (and have been for weeks), so I thought it might be a good time to revisit this and make sure you had this information handy. In the midst of covering politics, we also cover money from time to time...and while I'm not a financial advisor, I share what I'm learning in the hopes that it can help you and keep you and your family safe. And that often leads me to covering Gold and Silver. You know, what they have always called "God's Money". He made it, they aren't making any more of it, and it has always been highly valued as money from the beginning of time until now. So I'm a big fan and I think it has the potential to do big things if, say, the U.S. Dollar were to suddenly collapse. So that's why I talk about it and why I want to make sure everyone protects themselves and your families. So to answer the question of "what can I do?" it's really quite simple: you need to get some #Gold or #Silver in your own possession. It's called "physical" gold and silver. Not paper traded garbage on the stock exchanges that isn't backed by anything. Don't touch that stuff. And because I get asked so much how to buy it and what the best places are, I thought I would publish this and just get it out there for all to have.... I have two special hook-ups for you and these are the ONLY two companies I am proud to partner up with on Gold and Silver. Both involve PHYSICAL gold and silver. Because if you do NOTHING else, make sure you own "physical" gold and silver, not paper contracts. The paper contracts (like stock ticker SLV and GLD) could very well go POOF one day and disappear or go to zero, because they're not actually backed by the gold and silver they claim to represent. It's a massive game of musical chairs out there and when the music stops (and I think it will stop soon...) people who only own paper might find themselves owning something not worth the paper it's literally written on. And I know you'll never forget it if I give you this GIF so....Let's Get Physical: Now...WHERE do you get physical gold and silver and how do you know it's real and safe? And that you're getting the best price? Oh, and how about personal one-on-one real customer service? You know, like you were some Big Wig millionaire at Goldman Sachs who could just call their personal banker and get help? That's what I'm about to tell you. I have two killer connections for you... 1⃣ The first is for purchasing gold and silver bullion, bars and/or coins. You may recognize Andy Schectman from Miles Franklin. He's prolific on YouTube and just a brilliant guy, I've followed him for years. I've partnered up with Andy's company, Miles Franklin, and I'm really excited to show you what they can do! In fact, Andy's going to be coming on my show, the Daily Truth Report (follow us on YouTube and Rumble) in the future, and you're going to want to make sure you don't miss those. Andy is a wealth of knowledge about the precious metals markets and crypto, and I've covered him here many times in the past. Now I'll get to chat with him myself, and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm spoken directly with Andy and his team and they have assured me they will take very good care of anyone in the WLT Report family (that's you!). At Miles Franklin, everyone gets personal attention from their team of brokers and you'll get whatever level of hand-holding you prefer.  They'll also customize a deal just for you, but you have to call them and tell them NOAH sent you!  They'll handle it from there.  1-952-929-7006 There is no minimum order size and no maximum limit. I think you'll love working with them, I already do! You can reach them at 1-952-929-7006 and make sure you let them know that Noah sent you over, they've promised me the best of the best service and pricing for everyone in the WLT Report family.  ? (You can visit their website too, but best pricing is by phone) That's the cheapest and most economical way to do it, to stretch your dollar into as much gold and silver as possible. You'll get a personal phone call with one of their top brokers, personalized, white glove concierge service at no extra cost to you....whether you're buying $500 or $50,000, they'll treat you the same. How about that! No sales pitch, just real, actual help. And the best prices you will find. Ok, that was #1. Now I want to tell you about option #2. 2⃣ An equally great company, I am so happy to be working with these guys is Genesis Gold. This is for people who want to purchase real physical gold or silver in their IRAs (Investment Retirement Accounts). You know what the beauty of that is? Two huge benefits actually... First is TAX FREE baby! I'm not a tax advisor, but that's a general oversimplification. Never pay more taxes than you are legally required to pay. And that's why I love getting gold and silver in my IRA (and why I hold a large chunk in an IRA myself!). Second is if you simply shift money out of stocks (like Peter Schiff recommends) and into Gold, it won't cost you anything!  No money out of pocket!   BOOM! There's so much to love about Genesis Gold, starting with the fact they are proudly and un-ashamedly Christina! They call it "Faith-Driven Stewardship" and they put it right on the homepage of their website along with a quote from Ezekiel: Wealth Preservation With Gold & Silver – The Genesis Gold IRA By your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered Gold and Silver into your treasuries – EZEKIEL 28:4 Genesis Gold Group believes the Bible gives clues on how man-made currencies (paper money) represent instability, and a lack of virtue and encourages living wastefully in excess. Conflicts have beleaguered us since the dawn of civilization, and they can all be encapsulated into one battle. The battle is between currency, man-made paper, and gold and silver — the two precious metals found in our Earth’s crust, sent to us by our Lord to use as money. Man-made currency always leads nations down the path to increased war, greed, and ultimate collapse. History has shown that abandoning gold and silver has always been a bad idea. Gold and Silver enforce discipline, nurture self-constraint, self-reliance, and balance, and lead to confidence, a restrained government, and a more stable foreign policy. Genesis Gold Group believes in empowering faith-driven stewardship with Gold & Silver are an integral part of a balanced portfolio. Protecting your finances with precious metals has never been more crucial during these trying times. With a combined 50-plus years in the precious metals industry, let your Genesis gold and silver experts guide you through the simplicity of asset protection and growth with our Genesis Gold IRA. Sincerely, Genesis Gold Group Empowering Faith-Driven Stewardship Oh....and they're VERY good at what they do. You also get physical gold and silver with Genesis, believe it or not!  The gold and silver is purchased for you (in whatever combination of coins and bars you prefer, a picture taken and sent to you, and then stored safely in a vault for you! I love what these guys are doing. Here's more on why gold and silver in your IRA are so powerful: You can contact Genesis Gold here. They are also very backed up with record demand, so you may have to wait a bit, but someone WILL get in touch with you for personal customer service and assistance! Tell 'em Noah sent ya! Oh, and did you know Genesis is recommended by SUPERMAN himself? It's true. Superman himself, Clark Kent -- Dean Cain -- came on my show a few weeks ago and we broke it all down: Watch here: Stay safe! Make sure you can weather the storm when it hits! Because the storm always hits eventually, doesn't it? As for me and my house, we will be ready. ?  

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Republicans are moving closer to doing something that, in modern American politics, simply isn’t done: holding a national convention in the middle of a midterm election year. At its winter meeting on Friday, the Republican National Committee approved a rule change that would explicitly authorize the party to hold a “special ceremonial convention” between presidential cycles — clearing the procedural path for a midterm convention later this year. RNC Chairman Joe Gruters framed the move as preparation rather than a final commitment, but his enthusiasm was unmistakable. He said the party is eager to showcase what President Donald Trump and Republicans have accomplished and wants to be ready if Trump gives the green light. The amendment passed without objection, though the timing was notable: many RNC members had already departed to beat winter storms when the vote occurred. The rule change formalizes what Trump first floated publicly in September, when he announced that Republicans would hold a “Midterm Convention.” The motivation is clear. A midterm convention would give Republicans a nationally televised platform to tout administration victories, sharpen contrasts with Democrats, energize the base, and elevate candidates in battleground congressional races as the party fights to retain control of Congress. In the modern era, national conventions have been reserved for presidential election years, but the concept itself is not unprecedented. Democrats experimented with midterm-year conventions in the 1970s and are now quietly revisiting the idea. During recent Democratic National Committee meetings in Los Angeles, officials from states like Nebraska and Utah expressed interest in hosting a potential midterm gathering of their own. Historically, conventions have evolved alongside American politics. The first national political convention was held in 1831 by the Anti-Masonic Party. Democrats followed a year later, and the Whigs — the Republican Party’s ideological predecessor — held their own in 1839. Republicans convened for the first time in 1856. While the two major parties have never skipped their four-year convention rhythm, smaller parties often met irregularly, adapting to political circumstances. Trump has argued that a midterm convention makes sense in a moment of perceived momentum. In an August 2025 Truth Social post, he pointed to fundraising advantages, electoral success, and policy wins as justification for breaking tradition. Holding a convention every two years, proponents argue, could boost fundraising and allow parties to recalibrate their message in real time. Details remain unresolved. Republicans have yet to announce a location or date, though Nevada GOP leaders are pushing for Las Vegas. What is clear is that the GOP is laying the groundwork for a political spectacle designed to keep the spotlight — and the narrative — firmly in Republican hands.

“The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin” is a masterpiece for so many reasons, including casting, storyline, scope, and scale. But some of the most impressive elements of the newly launched DailyWire+ fantasy series are the heart-pounding stunts. From idyllic European landscapes to sets filled with horses, armor, and elements of the ancient world, the adaptation of Stephen R. Lawhead’s Arthurian saga is done at a scale rarely attempted in modern television. The result is a show that’s truly extraordinary to behold. In keeping with the scope of the production, The Daily Wire launched two real-world stunts designed to reflect the overall feeling of “The Pendragon Cycle,” bringing its imagery and themes into public spaces across multiple cities. The first stunt centers on one of the most striking symbols: the bull. Across Amsterdam, Spain’s Rotunda, New York City, Durham, and Miami, models posed alongside prominent bull statues, creating visual representations of Pendragon’s ancient symbolism. The global bull statue stunt reflects the show’s commitment to scale. Much like the production’s emphasis on practical locations and real environments, the stunt relies on a physical presence rather than CGI. There’s a reason why several “Pendragon Cycle” cast members praised the authenticity of the series and noted how it contributed hugely to their performances. A video documenting the bull statue stunt is available now. There’s also a second stunt that takes the immersion one step further. In Miami, The Daily Wire installed an interactive AR booth that allows participants to see themselves transformed into characters from “The Pendragon Cycle.” The experience converts real-world photos into Pendragon-inspired portraits, placing fans directly into the series. Those images aren’t just on social media. They’re also being displayed on Miami billboards, turning everyday participants into part of the show’s hype. Together, these stunts reinforce that “The Pendragon Cycle” is a fantasy series unafraid to be bold and present in the real world. In an entertainment landscape often defined by run-of-the-mill premieres, “The Pendragon Cycle” chose to create a spectacle, and it chose well. Watch the 7-part series “The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin” now — only on DailyWire+. New episodes every Thursday.

Kate Middleton is one of the most recognized faces in the world, with many fans. They don’t love her just because she’s married to the next King of England, but because of who she is inside. Kate is beloved by millions because of her kindness, compassion, and empathetic spirit. She truly loves others and does her best to make everyone feel that love. During a recent visit to Radical Weavers in Stirling, Scotland, Kate and William were getting into a car. A large crowd formed, and they graciously greeted as many people as they could. Kate took it one step further. Kate Middleton Ran Toward a Fan with Flowers The Daily Mail reported that Kate Middleton saw a fan standing with flowers, looking slightly disappointed that she wasn’t able to give them to the prince and princess. Without hesitation, Kate took off toward the woman to greet her, accept the flowers, and pose for a picture. It’s the kind of gesture that’s made her so well respected. The unexpected moment went viral on social media. Fans loved seeing Kate Middleton’s genuine love and the woman’s happiness. “As an American, I truly adore and admire Prince William and Princess Kate. Good-hearted people and very genuinely caring,” someone commented. “I appreciate the Princess spending a few moments with the visitors, it encouraged the Prince to join in and do the same…She brought the red head to tears for going to allow the selfie such distance…It’s lovely…You could see the security scramble… All is well and a few faces quite happy,” another person wrote. Seeing Kate Middleton run toward the fan with such grace impressed many. “Good gracious, not only can she walk, she runs as well! Her hair’s looking lovely though,” someone joked. This story’s featured image is by Samir Hussein/WireImage.