At a Republican leadership press conference on Tuesday, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., said he would vote in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act. “I’m going to vote to move this forward,” Johnson said, speculating that in the end the tally for the legislation could be unanimous. Spearheaded by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., the legislation to release the files on the notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, would force the attorney general to “make publicly available in a searchable and downloadable format all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in the possession of the Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Attorneys’ Offices,” with some exceptions such as national security concerns and the privacy of victims. Johnson’s support comes after President Donald Trump publicly backed the legislation in a social media post this past Sunday. “We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party,” the president said on Truth Social. For his part, the speaker highlighted the selective interest in Epstein by House Democrats given that the Biden administration could have released the documents in question related to the disgraced financier but chose not to. “The Democrats had every one of the Epstein files in their possession for the four long years of the Biden administration. The Biden Department of Justice had the files the entire time, and not a single one of the people who were so loud and animated right now, they never said anything about it for all those four years. None of them held press conferences. None of them demanded the release of the documents,” Johnson said Tuesday. Johnson echoed the president’s point that the controversy around the Epstein files was a political ploy by the Democrats. “The truth is simple and straightforward and obvious for anyone who’s willing to look at it objectively. Clearly, this is a political exercise for Democrats and a few others, sadly. And it is as deceitful and dishonest as their pointless stunt to shut down the government,” the speaker argued. The Epstein files vote was triggered after four GOP House members broke ranks to vote with the Democrats to force a floor vote on the bill. Johnson emphasized that there was a Democrat strategy to let the Epstein coverage consume the news while Republican accomplishments were left to wither into obscurity. “[Democrats] weaponized the justice system over the last several years to go after him, and this is the earliest attempt, and they don’t have a platform or a principle to defend on the Democratic Party side,” the speaker continued. Johnson went on to outline his concerns about the Epstein Files Transparency Act as currently written, saying it did not follow national security declassification norms and did not provide adequate protection for the victims of Epstein’s crimes. Johnson noted that the House Oversight Committee had already released thousands of Epstein documents. He also expressed concern that innocent people would be caught up in guilt by association in the Epstein documents, and that some of the sensitive information released could jeopardize future federal investigations by revealing confidential informants. Nevertheless, the speaker indicated he would be voting on the legislation today and added that he hoped the Senate would address the concerns he raised. “Democrats are trying to use the Epstein matter as a political weapon to distract from their own party’s failure,” Johnson concluded. The post Johnson Says He Will Vote to Release Epstein Files appeared first on The Daily Signal.

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—The Department of Veterans Affairs has permanently housed the largest number of homeless veterans since 2019. The VA housed 51,936 veterans experiencing homelessness in fiscal year 2025, the agency announced in a news release first provided to The Daily Signal. This represents the largest number since fiscal year 2019 and 4,011 more veterans than the department housed in the last fiscal year of President Joe Biden’s tenure. “This is life-changing and in many cases life-saving work,” VA Secretary Doug Collins said. “We are proud of the progress VA is making to get veterans off the streets and are redoubling our efforts to continue this momentum moving forward.” This represents the department’s best performance since it began tracking the number of individual veterans permanently housed, rather than the number of permanent housing placements, ensuring a more accurate count. The Biden administration began using a less clear methodology in 2022. Screenshot The VA launched its Getting Veterans Off the Street initiative in May, ordering every VA health care system across the country to host dedicated outreach surge events to locate unsheltered veterans and offer them immediate access to housing programs, health care, behavioral health services, and VA benefits. The initiative helped move 25,065 veterans to interim or permanent housing, the agency reported. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in May establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence for Homeless Veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The center will provide housing and support for up to 6,000 homeless veterans from across the nation by 2028. In addition to providing medical care, the VA helps veterans find permanent housing, often with subsidies to make the housing more affordable. In some cases, the VA helps veterans end their homelessness by reuniting them with family and friends. Veterans experiencing homelessness or facing the risk of homelessness can contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838) or they can visit va.gov/homeless. Trump launched VA reforms in his first administration, responding to an Obama-era scandal of long wait times for health care at VA clinics. The second Trump administration is also on track to recoup $10.8 million in bonus payments to top-level executives the VA improperly made under the Biden administration. The post EXCLUSIVE: VA Houses Largest Number of Homeless Veterans Since 2019 appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Your skin is in for a treat! Come learn how to make your own nourishing DIY whipped body butter with our easy step-by-step recipe. You only need 4 all-natural ingredients to create a creamy, fluffy whipped body butter that melts into your skin to soothe, soften and moisturize. It’s also wonderful for homemade gifts! I’ve also included a couple optional ingredients to help make your body butter not greasy, along with frequently asked questions and pro tips for the best results possible. You can also choose to not whip the body butter and simply leave it more firm like a balm instead. What is Whipped Body Butter? Body butter is a rich, water-free moisturizer made of natural butters and oils like shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil. When whipped, it becomes luxuriously light and fluffy – resembling frosting that looks good enough to eat! It’s semi-solid in a container but readily melts and spreads when it comes in contact with warm skin. Benefits for Skin Whipped body butter provides deep, long-lasting hydration that is perfect for rough patches or trouble spots like heels, elbows, hands and cuticles. It also protects the natural skin barrier and improves skin texture by softening skin, reducing inflammation, and enhancing elasticity. Body butter can help soothe skin irritation including eczema, scars, stretch marks, rashes, or other concerns. Shea Butter deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin, restoring softness and smoothness while reducing inflammation. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it supports skin’s natural barrier and elasticity while promoting a healthy, radiant glow. Cocoa Butter creates a protective layer that locks in moisture, leaving skin silky and supple. Its naturally soothing properties help reduce dryness and promote a youthful, even-toned appearance. Coconut Oil is pure gold for skin health! When comparing dozens of different plant-based oils, this study found that coconut oil was the ONLY one that checked ALL the boxes for anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, and antioxidant properties along with wound healing and skin barrier repair benefits. The other liquid oil you choose to use in this body butter recipe (e.g. jojoba or sweet almond oil) will offer additional skincare benefits too. Please visit our guide on the 11 best carrier oils for skin to learn more about the pros, cons, and benefits of each – including their comedogenic rating! RELATED: Love DIY skincare? Don’t miss our homemade lip balm recipe, DIY bath salts, or guides on how to make lavender salve and calendula salve. Supplies Needed Double boiler (or create a DIY double-boiler by nesting a smaller pot inside a slightly larger pot) Measuring cups Stand mixer or hand mixer for whipping Final storage container(s) of choice, such a glass jars with lids or glass flip-top containers. For gifts, we like to use 4-ounce amber jars or pretty cobalt blue ones. Optional: plastic bag or piping bag to help fill jars Ingredients This recipe makes about 3 to 4 cups of body butter after whipping (2 cups not whipped). I prefer to use organic ingredients to make it as healing as possible! 1/2 cup shea butter (4 oz) 1/2 cup cocoa butter (4 oz) – if using cocoa butter wafers like us, simply pack the 1/2 cup as full as possible or use just over a half cup to make up for the extra air space between the wafers. 1/2 cup coconut oil (4 oz) – the kind that is solid at room temperature 1/2 cup liquid oil choice (4 oz) such as organic jojoba oil (my favorite), sweet almond oil or olive oil. Jojoba and argan oil are the lightest options to help make body butter non-greasy. To make it extra-therapeutic, you can also use herbal oils like homemade lavender oil, calendula infused oil, DIY rosehip oil or similar. Optional ingredients (add during whipping) 3 to 4 teaspoons of arrowroot powder, which will help make your body butter less greasy up to 40 drops essential oils such as lavender, chamomile, sweet orange, peppermint, or other scent of choice. We typically leave ours plain – the cocoa butter smells amazing on its own! Substitution notes: You can also make body butter using half shea and half mango butter (or shea butter alone), but shea and mango butter are much softer than cocoa butter. Therefore, I recommend reducing the amount of oil in this recipe by 2 to 3 Tbsp if you aren’t using cocoa butter. How to Make Body Butter Not Greasy Truth be told, body butter is always going to feel a little more oily than lotion since it doesn’t contain water. However, we’ve experimented with many whipped body butter recipes and have learned several tips to make them as smooth, absorbent, and non-greasy as possible. In general, whipped body butter is going to feel less greasy or heavy compared to non-whipped versions, so we’re off to a good start! Add 1 to 2 tsp of arrowroot powder (aka tapioca starch) per 8 ounces of body butter ingredients, which helps absorb some of the oil to create a drier, silkier finish. I listed this as an optional ingredient in our recipe, but highly recommend using it! Shea and cocoa butter are most commonly used for homemade body butter, but you could also experiment using mango butter – which is known to be even more soft, light, and non-greasy. The type of carrier oil you use will impact the texture too. For instance, lightweight “dry” oils like jojoba, grapeseed, or argan oil will feel less greasy compared to heavier oils like olive oil or avocado oil. While healing, castor oil is especially heavy and sticky. Consider adding stearic acid in addition to arrowroot powder. Stearic acid is a natural, non-toxic fatty acid that helps thicken, stabilize, and add a luxurious silkiness or “slip” to body butter, reducing greasy or sticky feelings. I’d only recommend this for serious body butter makers (just because it’s an extra thing to buy), but some of the best whipped body butter we’ve made included stearic acid! Around 3-6% stearic acid is a good starting point for body butter (about 1 to 1.5 Tbsp for this recipe) – added in the melting phase with the oils and butters. Instructions 1) Melt Combine the shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil and other liquid oil of choice in a double boiler. (Do not add the optional arrowroot powder or essential oils yet!) Add enough water to the lower pot so that it’s touching the bottom of the upper pot. Heat the ingredients on the stovetop (uncovered) over medium heat until everything is fully melted and combined. If you don’t want to whip your body butter, you can mix in the arrowroot powder and essential oils at this time (after melting, once it’s removed from the heat) and then pour the melted ingredients into final storage containers of choice. Otherwise, continue to the cooling and whipping phase. 2) Partially Cool Once melted, remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool until it’s semi-firm but not hard to the touch. The surface should be solidified, but still soft enough that you can easily press your finger into it. This can take a few hours in the refrigerator or about half an hour in the freezer, but be sure to set a timer! Depending on your schedule, you can also simply let it sit out to cool overnight (not in the fridge) and whip the next day. However, rapid cooling can help prevent the shea butter from getting grainy. Expert Tips The ideal consistency for whipping body butter is solid but soft, which will allow you to whip air into it so it becomes light and fluffy. It can be difficult to whip if it’s too cold or hard, so if you accidentally leave it in the fridge or freezer too long, allow it to warm up at room temperature until it’s a bit softer before whipping. On the other hand, if it’s still partially melted or very soft, it may not hold air and fluff up well either. 3) Whip the Body Butter Once the mixture has cooled to semi-firm, transfer it to a stand mixer (or mixing bowl to use a hand mixer) and add the optional arrowroot powder and essential oils at this time. Now whip the body butter using a stand mixer or hand beater for approximately 5 minutes. Start at a low speed just to incorporate the powder, and then move to a high speed. Stop to stir the sides once or twice while whipping. The mixture will quickly turn from yellow to white and double in size as you whip it to introduce air. 4) Package and Enjoy Finally, transfer the finished whipped body butter into storage containers of choice, such as glass jars with a tight-fitting lid. You can either gently spoon and press the body butter into the containers, or transfer it to a piping bag (or ziplock bag) to squeeze it into the containers. I only find this necessary when I want to make a pretty swirl pattern, though it can also help reduce empty air space in the jar if done carefully. Add a cute label and/or piece of ribbon or twine to the lid to share these as the perfect handmade gift. Now enjoy! Whipped body butter may feel just a tad oily when first applied, but will absorb within minutes to leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and supple – not greasy. Storage and Shelf Life Store homemade body butter in cool, dry location that isn’t prone to temperature swings. If your home is warm, you may want to store it in the refrigerator (especially during the summer) so it doesn’t melt. Whipped body butter should stay good for up to a year or possibly longer. Good sanitation practices (e.g. using clean, dry tools) as well as the type of raw ingredients you used in the recipe will influence the shelf life. For instance, jojoba oil has a shelf life of up to 5 years while olive oil and sweet almond oil are only good for up to a year after opening. Refrigeration will also help extend the shelf life. Any introduction of water will make it spoil faster. Frequently Asked Questions Why won’t my body butter whip? Altering the ratios of butter and oil in this recipe (or using different ingredients) could cause issues whipping the body butter, making it either too heavy or too thin to hold air and structure as it’s beaten. If the mixture is too cold (such as after rapid cooling in the fridge) or too warm (semi-melted) it may also not whip well. The ideal texture should be solid but soft. Why is my body butter melting? Body butter is designed to readily melt into skin as it’s applied, but is also prone to melting if it’s stored in too-warm of a location. The natural melting point of shea butter is 89-100F, and even lower when mixed with oils. Cocoa butter has a slightly higher melting point of 93-101F. Therefore, store your body butter in a cool location or even in the refrigerator. You can also try reducing the amount of oil in the recipe. How to make body butter more firm? To make whipped body butter more firm (and potentially melt less easily) you can experiment with adding more butter (or less oil) or a small amount of beeswax (2 Tbsp for this recipe) which has a much higher melting point. However, firmer body butters may not whip as easily. Storing body butter in the fridge will also make it feel firmer. How to make body butter less greasy? In addition to whipping it, adding arrowroot powder (tapioca starch), stearic acid, lightweight carrier oils, and/or mango butter are a few ways to make body butter less greasy. See a more detailed explanation and troubleshooting tips in the related section at the start of this article. Why is my body butter grainy? Shea butter and coconut oil can naturally turn gritty or grainy when exposed to temperature swings, especially if it melts and re-hardens several times (such as being left in a hot car or during shipping). The initial heating/cooling involved in making body doesn’t usually cause this though, especially if it’s rapidly cooled. Enjoy! This is one of my favorite things to put on my skin during the winter. In fact, we considered selling body butter in our shop alongside our organic calendula body lotion, healing salves, and lip balms… but it was going to be too tricky to ship, so I decided to share the recipe with you here instead. I hope you love this whipped body butter recipe as much a we do! Please leave a review once you give it a try. You may also like: Easy Lip Balm Recipe (How to Make Homemade Lip Balm) How to Make Medicinal Herb Infused Oil: Two Ways How to Make Salve or Balms 101: Simple Flexible Recipe DIY Bath Salt Recipe (How to Make Soothing Bath Salts) Print DIY Whipped Body Butter: Easy, Natural, Non-Greasy An easy DIY whipped body butter recipe that is creamy, fluffy, all-natural, and non greasy. It will melt right into your skin to soothe, soften and moisturize dry or irritated skin. Keyword diy whipped body butter, homemade body butter, whipped body butter recipe Cook Time 20 minutes minutesCooling Time 1 hour hour Servings 3.5 cups EquipmentDouble boiler (or create a DIY double-boiler by nesting a smaller pot inside a slightly larger pot)Measuring cupsStand mixer or hand mixer for whippingFinal storage container(s) of choice, such a glass jars with lids or glass flip-top containers. For gifts, we like to use 4-ounce amber jars or pretty cobalt blue ones.Optional: plastic bag or piping bag to help fill jars IngredientsBase Ingredients (melt together)1/2 cup shea butter (4 oz)1/2 cup cocoa butter (4 oz) *see substitution notes below1/2 cup coconut oil (4 oz) solid at room temperature1/2 cup liquid carrier oil (4 oz) such as jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, or other oil choice. Lightweight "dry" oils like jojoba, argan, or grapeseed will make body butter less greasyOptional (add later during whipping)1-2 tsp arrowroot powder or tapioca starch – to make body butter less greasy20-40 drops essential oils of choice, such as lavender, chamomile, sweet orange or peppermint InstructionsCombine the shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil and other liquid oil of choice in a double boiler. (Do not add the optional arrowroot powder or essential oils yet!) Add enough water to the lower pot so that it’s touching the bottom of the upper pot. Heat the ingredients on the stovetop (uncovered) over medium heat until everything is fully melted and combined.Remove the mixture from the heat and allow it to cool until it’s semi-firm but not hard to the touch. The surface should be solidified, but still soft enough that you can easily press your finger into it. (You can speed this up in the refrigerator or freezer, but be careful not to over-chill until it's totally hard.) Once the mixture has cooled to semi-firm, transfer it to a stand mixer (or mixing bowl to use a hand mixer) and add the optional arrowroot powder and essential oils at this time. Now whip the body butter using a stand mixer or hand beater on high for approximately 5 minutes (starting on low speed just to incorporate the powder). Stop to stir the sides once or twice while whipping. The mixture will quickly turn from yellow to white and double in size as you whip it to introduce air. Transfer the finished whipped body butter into storage containers of choice, such as glass jars with a tight-fitting lid.You can either gently spoon and press the body butter into the containers, or transfer it to a piping bag (or ziplock bag) to squeeze it into the containers. Store homemade body butter in cool, dry location that isn’t prone to temperature swings – where it should stay good for up to a year or longer. If your home is warm, you may want to store it in the refrigerator so it doesn’t melt, which will also extend the shelf life. **You can also choose to NOT whip this recipe and leave it more firm like a balm – see notes and tips below. Notes*Substitution notes: You can also make body butter using half shea and half mango butter (or shea butter alone), but shea and mango butter are much softer than cocoa butter. Therefore, I recommend reducing the amount of oil in this recipe by 2 to 3 Tbsp if you aren’t using cocoa butter. **If you do NOT want to whip the body butter, add the optional arrowroot powder and essential oils to the mixture once it’s melted, but after it’s removed from the heat. Then simply pour into storage containers of choice and cool.  Yield will be about 2 cups. The post DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe: Easy, Natural, Non-Greasy appeared first on Homestead and Chill.

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Since Republican-run states are far more affordable than those led by Democrats, the GOP should never have lost the messaging battle on the issue in the recent elections in New York, New Jersey and Virginia, host Mark Levin explained on his show Life, Liberty & Levin on Saturday night.  “It’s amazing to me that blue states governors and mayors are able to talk about affordability” and “that Republicans are failing on this front,” Levin said, noting that costs are lower in virtually every Republican state. While elections are about much more than affordability, Levin said he found it unbelievable that Democrats campaigned on the issue and that “Republicans are failing on this front.”  “If the battle is over affordability, you should be cleaning their clocks,” Levin said in a message to Republicans.  Levin then compared the cost of living in the three states and California, where Governor Gavin Newsom is the leading Democrat Presidential hopeful for 2028, to that in comparable Republican-run states in six product categories: Groceries Transportation Childcare Restaurants Housing Clothing Citing data from mylifeelsewhere.com, Levin showed how Republican states are more affordable overall and in practically every category.  New York Costs:  16.5% higher than in Florida  17.9% higher than in Texas 19.4% higher than in Tennessee 25.7% higher than in Ohio New Jersey Costs: 24.8% higher than in Florida 26.3% higher than in Texas 28.1% higher than in Tennessee 35.1% higher than in Ohio Virginia Costs: 13.9% higher than in Florida 15.9% higher than in Texas 16.2% higher than in Tennessee 23.3% higher than in Ohio California Costs: 21.8% higher than in Florida 24.5% higher than in Texas 24.5% higher than in Tennessee 34.0% higher than in Ohio “We have to learn how to speak and make the case,” Levin said, noting that “state by state by state” Republicans should be campaigning on the affordability issue." My opening statement on last night’s Life, Liberty & Levinhttps://t.co/rh8L9GBjBo — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) November 16, 2025 MRC's Jack Skilton contributed to this story.

HBO’s John Oliver rehashed many of the old and familiar arguments in defense of public broadcasting on Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, but because Oliver views himself as a man of action, he announced an auction to help save public media because otherwise “people would die.” Things Oliver put up for sale included, but were not limited to, actor Russell Crowe’s jockstrap, his cabbage wife, and a giant replica of President Lyndon Johnson’s man parts. During his lament at public media’s defunding, Oliver lamented that it has been hit with accusations of liberal bias. In a clip package, former Speaker Newt Gingrich was shown in 1995 questioning, “Why is there this small elite group at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that gets to spend money they didn't earn? What right do they have to dole out your money?” After the montage, Oliver tried to rebut Gingrich by retorting, “First, 'What right do they have to spend money they didn't earn?' Applies to literally any use of taxpayer money, and also, congratulations to Newt and Callista Gingrich on their documentary, Journey to America, released this year, on—guess what? PBS.”     It should be noted that Journey to America is about “inspiring immigrant stories,” such as that of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. It is not a puff piece about the Gingriches. A bit later, Oliver added another reason to mourn the demise of public media, “It can also be crucial during an emergency like a hurricane. Remember that station where one guy's the only full-time news employee? If it goes away, a lot goes with it.” In a clip of July 19’s CBS Evening News, correspondent Karen Hua claimed that “About 19 percent of Louisiana lives in poverty, and 15 percent don't have internet access, according to the U.S. Census.” Similarly, KDAQ’s Jeff Ferrell claimed that public media is some people’s only option, “You can't afford satellite TV. You can't buy cable. And they're alone. And so it is a lifeline. And what's great about this, is that they feel connected. They stay connected to the world.” He also claimed without it, Louisianans would die, “Public radio saves lives. The emergency broadcast system. Without it, people would die." Oliver echoed the idea, " Right. Without their emergency broadcast system, people would die. If you take one thing away from this piece, it really should be that.” Ferrell and Oliver are trying to portray 2025 as if it were 1955. Even poor households have access to TV, so the idea that poor people cannot afford basic satellite coverage is ridiculous. Nevertheless, Oliver thought that public media was such a noble cause that he later proclaimed that, “I am proud to announce Last Week Tonight’s first-ever auction in aid of public media. This is real. It will be running through November 24th, and you can bid at the website johnoliversjunk.com, which was inexplicably available.”     Oliver then rattled off several possible items, including “Russell Crowe's jockstrap from Cinderella Man when he held a, quote, ‘Art of divorce auction.’ He then used the proceeds to fund a koala chlamydia ward in Australia in my name. Well, I'm now happy to say this life-saving jockstrap can be yours. He also flashed back to “season 9, you may remember that I married a cabbage in a beautiful non-denominational ceremony officiated by Steve Buscemi. Well, and there's no good way to say this, my cabbage wife is available for sale to the highest bidder, no questions asked. As much as it hurts for us to split, we're doing it for the greater good. Bidding for her is now open.” There was also “LBJ’s giant balls. Just look at these glorious monstrosities! If LBJ’s presidential library doesn't have a home for them, maybe you do. Because these things could be a real conversation piece for your living room, bedroom, studio apartment, or indeed, nursery.” Ironically, throwing down $10,000 for a three-year old cabbage, $20,100 for a jockstrap, or $25,025 for a sculpture of the male anatomy—all at the time of the publishing of this article—is just making the conservative point that if liberals want to fund PBS and NPR, they can do so themselves. Here is a transcript for the November 16 show: HBO Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 11/16/2025 11:27 PM ET JOHN OLIVER: But while public media's funding was saved on that day, it's been threatened consistently ever since, usually with complaints about its so-called liberal bias. NEWT GINGRICH [1995]: Why is there this small elite group at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that gets to spend money they didn't earn? What right do they have to dole out your money? ROBERT KNIGHT [6/24/2005]: I think the people at PBS see themselves as social agents. They see themselves as having this great forum, this great platform to push what they think will be the good society. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE [2025]: It is brainwashing the American people and, more significantly, American children with un-American, anti-family, pro-crime, fake news. OLIVER: Okay, so, a few things, in order. First, "What right do they have to spend money they didn't earn?" Applies to literally any use of taxpayer money, and also, congratulations to Newt and Callista Gingrich on their documentary, Journey to America, released this year, on — guess what? PBS. Second, if you're curious why this guy was speaking on behalf of a group called "Concerned Women for America," so am I! And, finally, as for Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments, I think we all know what she means by "Anti-family," but I'd love to know what PBS programming is being interpreted as "Pro-crime." Is it the episode of Arthur where The Brain gets himself into a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde situation? … OLIVER: It can also be crucial during an emergency like a hurricane. Remember that station where one guy's the only full-time news employee? If it goes away, a lot goes with it. KAREN HUA: About 19 percent of Louisiana lives in poverty, and 15 percent don't have internet access, according to the U.S. Census. JEFF FERRELL: You can't afford satellite TV. You can't buy cable. And they're alone. And so it is a lifeline. And what's great about this, is that they feel connected. They stay connected to the world. HUA: These radio emergency alerts are vital during hurricane season, warning folks where and when storms will hit.  FERRELL: Public radio saves lives. The emergency broadcast system. Without it, people would die. OLIVER: Right. Without their emergency broadcast system, people would die. If you take one thing away from this piece, it really should be that. … OLIVER: I am proud to announce Last Week Tonight’s first-ever auction in aid of public media. This is real. It will be running through November 24th, and you can bid at the website johnoliversjunk.com, which was inexplicably available. We have lots of fantastic items up for sale. Here's just a selected few. Now, our first item's actually been auctioned off before because, you may remember, we once bought Russell Crowe's jockstrap from Cinderella Man when he held a, quote, "Art of divorce auction." He then used the proceeds to fund a koala chlamydia ward in Australia in my name. Well, I'm now happy to say this life-saving jockstrap can be yours. Here it is. It's a priceless piece of cinematic history, and it has saved countless koalas. Moving on to item number two: Back in season 9, you may remember that I married a cabbage in a beautiful non-denominational ceremony officiated by Steve Buscemi. Well, and there's no good way to say this, my cabbage wife is available for sale to the highest bidder, no questions asked. As much as it hurts for us to split, we're doing it for the greater good. Bidding for her is now open. Moving on to item number three. And, as I mentioned earlier, these were featured on our show pretty recently. LBJ’s giant balls. Just look at these glorious monstrosities! If LBJ’s presidential library doesn't have a home for them, maybe you do. Because these things could be a real conversation piece for your living room, bedroom, studio apartment, or indeed, nursery. And, in keeping with the presidential theme, we're also auctioning off our wax presidents, which we bought at an auction in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and put in movie parodies with, among others, Laura Linney and Tom Hanks.  

The Democratic Party, whose unfavorability rating is 58% according to the RealClearPolitics poll average, appears to be consumed by internal squabbles. In the latest, one Democrat's campaign to shame a colleague has prompted retaliation from other radicals on her side of the aisle.Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Wash.) introduced a House resolution on Monday to formally rebuke one of her Democratic colleagues, Illinois Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia, for allegedly "undermining the process of a free and fair election."Garcia filed to run for re-election on Oct. 27. Days later — after the deadline for candidates to file to run for Illinois' 4th congressional district had passed — Garcia announced his retirement and indicated that he would be withdrawing his nominating petitions.'Some people need to learn how to stay in their lane.'What appears to have really rankled Perez and other Democrats was that while Garcia failed to provide anybody else with a heads-up about his real intentions, he apparently tipped off his chief of staff, Patty Garcia, who managed to file to run in the district at the last minute, ensuring herself an opposition-free Democratic primary. Rep. Garcia subsequently endorsed his chief of staff.Perez's resolution, which was also supported by Democratic Maine Rep. Jared Golden, claimed that Garcia's "actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution."Garcia's office stated, "He followed every rule and every filing requirement laid out by the State of Illinois.""It's not fun to call out a member of your own party," Perez told CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday. "But I think it's important that we're consistent.""Election subversion is always wrong. That's not how we run things in this country, and that’s not the party that I want to be a part of," added Perez.RELATED: Socialism 'will f**k you': Bill Maher warns Democrats the radical left is leading party to ruin US Rep. Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia (D-Ill.). Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images.Perez attempted last week to have Garcia punished for his underhanded succession play, prompting scorn from Garcia's Progressive Caucus ally Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.), who said of the Washington congresswoman, "Some people need to learn how to stay in their lane."Unswayed by the criticism of her peers, Perez made the case for his reprimand on Monday, stating on the House floor, "No one has the right to subvert the right of the people to choose their elected representatives."The House advanced Perez's resolution as the motion to table it failed in a 211-206 vote.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) defended Garcia on Monday, telling reporters, "I do not support this so-called resolution of disapproval, and I strongly support Congressman Chuy Garcia. He has been a progressive champion in disenfranchised communities for decades."Congressional Progressive Caucus members, all of whom reportedly stood up on Monday to condemn Perez, are reportedly now working to punish the Washington Democrat for championing transparency and choice in Democratic politics.A lawmaker and a senior aide familiar with the matter told Axios that Progressive Caucus members are considering a resolution that would accuse Perez of lying about not taking corporate PAC donations.Last year, End Citizens United, a group that endorsed and backed Perez's congressional campaign, claimed that while then-Republican congressional candidate Joe Kent had supposedly taken money from corporate PACs, "Perez has continued to abide by her pledge to reject corporate PAC contributions."The National Republican Congressional Committee noted, however, that the Perez campaign had received numerous corporate PAC donations.Sources told Axios that the resolution targeting Perez would reference reporting that her campaign and PAC accepted donations from various corporate sources, including the American Petroleum Institute PAC and American Forest and Paper Association PAC.A spokesman for Perez did not respond to Axios' request for comment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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