Just over a week ago‚ the Department of Homeland Security warned of possible cyber attacks against the Emergency Service Sector (think &;quot;911 call operations&;quot;). The April 10 DHS memo said that previous ransomware attacks had &;quot;disrupted the networks of police department and 911 call center operations&;quot; because of their dependence...

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) issued a warning to President Trump regarding the foreign aid package being pushed by House Speaker Mike Johnson. “If Trump supports this monstrous‚ unpaid for foreign aid debt buster‚ he will lose the very supporters who comprise his vanguard. Mark my words‚” Paul said. “Have you talked to Trump about this plan‚ this legislative plan‚ in terms of how you’re introducing these foreign aid bills and ultimately will he have your back&;#63;” CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Johnson. “I think he will‚” Johnson answered. WATCH: If Trump supports this monstrous‚ unpaid for foreign aid debt buster‚ he will lose the very supporters who comprise his vanguard.  Mark my words. https://t.co/X972oGsSog — Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 17‚ 2024 The foreign aid package pushed by Johnson‚ amounting to approximately $95 billion‚ allegedly includes: $95.34 billion‚ roughly 60% of which goes directly into the DIB: Ukraine – $48.43 billion • $19.85 billion replenishment of stocks to DOD • $14.8 billion for DOD ops in EUCOME AOR • $13.8 billion in USAl for Ukraine to purchase US weapons • $8 million for IG ($7.85 billion direct support to Ukraine government) Israel – $14.1 billion • $4 billion for missile defense (Iron Dome and David’s Sling) • $1.2 billion for Iron Beam • $4 billion replenishment of stocks to DOD • $3.5 billion in FMS for Israel to purchase US weapons • $800 million for ammunition plant improvements Red Sea Operations – $2.4 billion • use for operations‚ force protection‚ and the replacement of combat expenditures INDOPACOM – $2.58 billion • 1.9 billion replenishment of stocks to DOD • 542 million to INODPACOM UPL • 133 million to enhance cruise missile components Submarine Industrial Base – $3.3 billion • Investment in dry dock construction‚ etc‚ in support of SIB and AUKIS BREAKING: Speaker Johnson’s foreign aid plan has reportedly &;quot;leaked.&;quot; The terms are purportedly as follows: $95.34 billion‚ roughly 60% of which goes directly into the DIB: Ukraine – $48.43 billion• $19.85 billion replenishment of stocks to DOD • $14.8 billion for DOD ops… pic.twitter.com/OMheF8zEVo — The General (@GeneralMCNews) April 16‚ 2024 CNN reports: Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is sticking with his plan to put a series of foreign aid bills on the floor‚ including funding for Ukraine‚ after facing significant pressure from hardliners. “After significant Member feedback and discussion‚ the House Rules Committee will be posting soon today the text of three bills that will fund America’s national security interests and allies in Israel‚ the Indo-Pacific‚ and Ukraine‚ including a loan structure for aid‚ and enhanced strategy and accountability‚” Johnson said in the note. The three-part supplemental package looks strikingly similar to the Senate’s bill in several key ways including that the package includes a little more than $9 billion in humanitarian aid for Gaza and other conflict zones around the world‚ which had been a red line for Democrats. The bills‚ taken together‚ also add up to about $95 billion in aid – the same amount the Senate bill included – with an adjustment that $10 billion in Ukraine economic assistance is in the form of a repayable loan. This specific assistance is the kind of direct payment that helps Ukraine’s government continue to function during a war. Those loans are through approximately $7.9 billion in economic assistance to Ukraine and another $1.6 billion in assistance for Europe‚ Eurasia and Central Asia‚ requiring the president to strike an agreement with Kyiv to repay the funding. The administration could cancel the debt if they choose to‚ according to a source familiar. Overall‚ the bill will send $61 billion to Ukraine and regional partners‚ $23 billion of which will go to replenishing US stockpiles. It will also include $26 billion to Israel and $8 billion to the Indo-Pacific‚ according to a release from the House Appropriations Committee. Paul previously said he’s not sure if there’s a difference between Mike Johnson in charge of the House versus Democrats. “Absolutely not. Americans shouldn’t be spied on by their own government. The 4th Amendment was put in by our Founding Fathers to protect us. FISA doesn’t obey the 4th Amendment‚” Paul said. “Speaker Johnson was incredibly wrong. He broke the tie. He voted with the Democrats. Here we have the leader of the Republicans in the House votes with the Democrats against a warrant requirement‚” he continued. “We also have Speaker Johnson voting for the spending package‚ once again with the majority of the Democrats. As I see it now‚ I’m not so sure there’s a difference between Mike Johnson being in charge and the Democrats being in charge‚” he added. WATCH: .@SpeakerJohnson was incredibly wrong to vote w/ Dems against the 4th amend. when he killed the FISA warrant requirement and wrong to give in to the Dems spending demands. As I see it now‚ I'm not so sure there's a difference between him being in charge and Dems being in charge. pic.twitter.com/NoyRhUrvRM — Rand Paul (@RandPaul) April 14‚ 2024

Rising cycling talent Anna Shackley has been forced to retire due to heart issues. Shackley‚ 22‚ was diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia in January and has been advised to retire after further testing. “To say I’m devastated would be a huge understatement‚” Shackley said‚ according to BBC. “The Scot is the reigning British Under-23 road race champion and won bronze in the under-23 event at last year’s World Championships in Glasgow‚” the outlet noted. Anna Shackley‚ one of Britain's most talented young cyclists‚ has been forced to retire aged 22 because of heart issues.The Scot is the reigning British Under-23 road race champion and won bronze in the under-23 event at last year's World Championships in Glasgow.She was… pic.twitter.com/lKeje1IlTc — “Sudden And Unexpected” (@toobaffled) April 17‚ 2024 “Cycling has been my entire life for as long as I can remember and unfortunately it has come to a premature ending. It’s been an incredibly fun time with many ups and downs all while meeting some of my closest friends and travelling the world‚” Shackley wrote on Instagram. “I had many plans and ambitions for the future and that being taken away from me has been very hard. However‚ I count myself lucky to have had the unique experience of being a professional in hobby. Wee Anna would never have believed that‚” she continued. Ah god‚ Anna Shackley's instagram post has me weeping‚ it's obviously so important that her health comes first but just finding out the thing you've dedicated your whole life to is just over‚ just like that‚ must be unbelievably hard to adjust to pic.twitter.com/qFWQKSY780 — Katy M (@writebikerepeat) April 16‚ 2024 Per BBC: Shackley competed for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics as a 20-year-old and won under-23 silver at the European Championships. Further notable results include finishing 13th in the general classification at the Giro d’Italia and seventh overall at the Tour de Romandie. “Everyone at British Cycling is sorry to hear that Anna Shackley has had to retire from elite competition on medical grounds. Having competed as part of the Great Britain Cycling Team since 2019‚ Anna has provided many magical moments on the bike‚ with her most recent achievements including becoming under-23 National Road Race Champion last year‚ a fantastic under-23 silver at the European Road Championships and claiming GB’s final medal of the Glasgow 2023 World Championships‚” British Cycling commented. “Anna has delivered some fantastic results for GB‚ from junior level and throughout her career and was a real rising star in the British ranks‚” Chris Newton‚ who coached Shackley while she represented the Great Britain Cycling Team‚ said. Everyone at British Cycling is sorry to hear that Anna Shackley has had to retire from elite competition on medical grounds. Having competed as part of the Great Britain Cycling Team since 2019‚ Anna has provided many magical moments on the bike‚ with her most recent… pic.twitter.com/0oTifjZ2S0 — British Cycling (@BritishCycling) April 16‚ 2024 From Cycling News: Shackley last competed with SD Worx-Protime at the 2023 European Championships‚ where she was second in the under-23 women’s road race in September. SD Worx-Protime stated that she was first diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia in January. She then underwent a heart screening in Maxima Medisch Centrum in Veldhoven in collaboration with the SD Worx-Protime’s medical team‚ where doctors found several irregularities. At this point‚ Shackley was taken off the bike and underwent extensive tests and procedures at the hospital in Barcelona. Shackley is from Milngavie‚ north of Glasgow in Scotland‚ and was a graduate of British Cycling’s Performance Pathway Academy‚ which is focused on developing the nation’s top talents. Shackley‚ now 22‚ began racing at the junior level with success‚ finishing third overall at the Watersley Ladies Challenge‚ a UCI-sanctioned Nations Cup‚ along with finishing 12th in the junior road race at the World Championships. She then turned professional with SD Worx in 2021 when she was 19 years old and competed with British Cycling at the Tokyo Olympic Games in the road race and time trial.

A.F. Branco Cartoon – Obama and Biden both have fostered Iran‚ the top state sponsors of terrorism‚ keeping them flush with lots of cash to complete their evil deeds. PURE EVIL: Biden Administration Reportedly Provided Guidance to Iran in Saturday’s Drone and Missile Strike on Israel By Jim Hoft – April 15‚ 2024 Boy‚ the Biden-Obama regime really‚ really hates Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel&;#33; According to reports coming from Israel and Turkey the Biden Administration provided guidance to Iran in its missile and drone strike against Israel. 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&;#33; 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‚ and President Trump

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