Former President Joe Biden wished President Donald Trump “all the best” in a letter that he left in the Resolute Desk for the 47th president. Trump discovered the letter on Monday night in the Oval Office as he signed dozens of executive orders during the first day of his second presidential term. “Dear President Trump, As I take leave of this sacred office I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years,” Biden said in the letter obtained by Fox News. “The American people – and people around the world – look to this house for steadiness in the inevitable storms of history, and my prayer is that the coming years will be a time of prosperity, peace, and grace for our nation.” “May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding,” Biden concluded. FOX NEWS OBTAINS COPY OF BIDEN’S LETTER TO TRUMP – REPORTER Dear President Trump, As I take leave of this sacred office I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years. The American people – and people around the world – look to this house for steadiness in… — NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) January 22, 2025 Trump commented on the letter during a press conference on Tuesday evening, calling it “inspirational.” CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT “He wrote me a nice letter,” Trump said. “It’s sort of a tradition, you put it in the drawer, especially of the beautiful resolute desk,” Trump continued. “And I opened the drawer and there it was, it said, ‘To Number 47.’” “And it was a very nice letter,” he said. “I mean, I could show it because I think it was a nice letter. Maybe I will.” Trump said that the letter was “a little bit of an inspirational type of letter,” that told Trump to “enjoy it” and “do a good job.” He said that Biden also emphasized how important the job is. “I think it was a nice letter,” he said. “I think I should let people see it, because it was a positive for him in writing it, I appreciated the letter.”

Sunny Hostin and Joy Behar, cohosts of ABC News’ “The View,” opened Wednesday’s broadcast of the midday talk show by defending former President Joe Biden’s 11th-hour pardons for several of his family members. Hostin and Behar, both of whom have repeatedly accused President Donald Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department, made excuse after excuse for the blanket pardons Biden issued just moments prior to leaving the White House for the final time. Hostin began the conversation by complaining about Trump’s decision to pardon nearly all of those who’d been charged in relation to January 6, claiming that it was out of bounds for him to pardon people who were guilty of “violence toward law enforcement.” As Newsbusters’ Nick Fondacaro noted, Hostin defended Black Lives Matter protesters despite the damage they did and lobbied hard for Vice President Kamala Harris even though she’d supported a progressive non-profit that bailed out violent rioters in 2020. WATCH: Joy Behar defends Biden's corruption and abuse of power in gifting blanket pardons to his family. Her excuse? "Joe Biden lost two other children. He lost two children. So to be in the position and not protect the one child he has." pic.twitter.com/l03cZ4WYsa — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) January 22, 2025 When cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin raised the specter of Biden’s pardons, saying that the former president had damaged his own legacy when he chose to issue them, Behar jumped in to do damage control. “Joe Biden lost two other children. He lost two children. So to be in the position and not protect the one child that he has …” Behar said, clearly referencing the pardon Biden issued to his embattled son Hunter. CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT Griffin pushed back, noting that she was referring to the pardons issued on Monday to his siblings and in-laws. Hostin interrupted, saying that Biden was only responding to extreme circumstances and trying to protect his family from a president “on a revenge tour.” Cohost Sara Haines argued that she could understand where Biden was coming from, even if pardoning his family members might send a message that was not optimal. “Whenever I see something like this I try to parse out how would I feel in their shoes … knowing what Donald Trump is capable of and what he said he would do … even at the expense of weakening [American institutions] I would say at least protect my family,” Haines explained. WATCH: The View cast tries to shout down Alyssa Farah Griffin after she notes Trump had refused to give blanket preemptive pardons in his first time.Fake Republican Ana Navarro defends Biden by arguing that he did it "on his last day" in office. pic.twitter.com/CDchG5w2JY — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) January 22, 2025 Griffin tried once more, arguing that even Trump had backed away from issuing blanket pardons to family members and key allies — despite Democrats and media insisting he was likely to do so — in the final hours of his first term in the White House. Cohost Ana Navarro complained that the two presidents’ actions were not in any way comparable, saying that Biden was less of a problem because he had waited until the very last day to issue the pardons he’d repeatedly promised not to issue, while Trump had made good on day one on his campaign promise to issue pardons for most of those charged over the January 6 riot.

This week, a historic storm dumped several inches of snow across some states along the Gulf Coast, resulting in accumulations deeper than amounts recorded in more traditionally wintry parts of the United States. AccuWeather reported on Wednesday that all-time snowfall records were preliminarily set at weather stations in cities across the South, from Louisiana to Florida. Eight inches of snow fell in New Orleans and more than seven inches in Pensacola, Florida, shattering decades-old records. “The south has received fresh snowpack from a historic storm while areas in the Midwest remain bare. In the Northeast, we continue to hang onto our snowpack thanks to below freezing conditions for most of January,” said an X account from the National Weather Service (NWS). Here is the latest snow depth analysis from NOHRSC. The south has received fresh snowpack from a historic storm while areas in the Midwest remain bare. In the Northeast, we continue to hang onto our snowpack thanks to below freezing conditions for most of January.#nywx #pawx pic.twitter.com/UeIKrtfrHf — NWS Binghamton (@NWSBinghamton) January 22, 2025 A post from the main NWS account responded, “Here’s something you don’t see, well, EVER! On January 22, Florida and Louisiana have more snowpack than *checks notes* … *checks notes again* … South Dakota.” States of emergency were activated in Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, according to CNN, which also noted widespread closures across the region. Axios reported a handful of deaths associated with the winter storm in the South, including a vehicle crash in Texas, where icy road conditions made travel dangerous. CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT Several meteorologists posted images and weather maps to X while remarking on the unusual weather unfolding across the southern U.S. “Florida broke their state snow record from the historic winter storm on Tuesday. New totals are in and Milton received 9.8″, more than double the old record of 4″ from 1954 (in also Milton). For many areas, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience they’ll never forget,” said a post from Matt Devitt, who is the chief meteorologist at WINK News in Southwest Florida. NEW: Florida broke their state snow record from the historic winter storm on Tuesday. New totals are in and Milton received 9.8", more than double the old record of 4" from 1954 (in also Milton). For many areas, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience they'll never forget.… pic.twitter.com/f7Q8ftlXiR — Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWX) January 22, 2025 “I’m still in disbelief this happened. Here it is. Timelapse of historic New Orleans snow storm,” Payton Malone, a meteorologist for local CBS affiliate WWL-TV, said in a now-viral post to X along with a video. He added, “Snow got up to 12 inches on my snowboard in the French Quarter.” I’m still in disbelief this happened. Here it is. Timelapse of historic New Orleans snow storm. Snow got up to 12 inches on my snowboard in the French Quarter. pic.twitter.com/M9byQeZJGL — Payton Malone WWL-TV (@paytonmalonewx) January 22, 2025 The NWS office in Anchorage, Alaska, said on X that New Orleans received more than double the amount of snowfall since the start of meteorological winter on December 1, with New Orleans getting 8.0 inches of snow and Anchorage getting just 3.8 inches. The account tagged NWS New Orleans, quipping, “We’d like our snow back. Or at least some King Cake in return.”

The Trump State Department has ordered a stop to flights transporting refugees who had been approved to emigrate to the United States. On Monday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). The statement from the White House declared, “Over the last 4 years, the United States has been inundated with record levels of migration, including through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). … The United States lacks the ability to absorb large numbers of migrants, and in particular, refugees, into its communities in a manner that does not compromise the availability of resources for Americans, that protects their safety and security, and that ensures the appropriate assimilation of refugees.  This order suspends the USRAP until such time as the further entry into the United States of refugees aligns with the interests of the United States.” “Within 90 days of this order, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall submit a report to the President through the Homeland Security Advisor regarding whether resumption of entry of refugees into the United States under the USRAP would be in the interests of the United States,” the executive order added. CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT “The U.S. agency overseeing refugee processing and arrival told staff and stakeholders that ‘refugee arrival to the United States have been suspended until further notice,’” the Associated Press reported. “Over 3.6 million refugees have entered the US since 1975 — more than the population of Utah,” USA Facts noted. “After hitting a 40-year annual low of 11,411 during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, over 60,000 refugees entered the country in 2023, the most since 2016. By June 30, 2024, the annual total had already eclipsed that at 68,000.” In 2021, at the end of his first term, President Trump implemented a limit of 15,000 incoming refugees with restrictions on refugees from countries such as Somalia, Syria, and Yemen, but soon after that, in April 2021, former President Biden threw those restrictions out and raised the limit to 62,500 per year, later raising that number to 125,000 per year.

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said on Wednesday that she had not politicized her remarks during the inaugural prayer service one day prior, instead claiming that everyone else had politicized what she said. Budde, who used the prayer service and her position at the pulpit to effectively scold President Donald Trump and other Republicans for failing to embrace and “show mercy” to transgender-identifying people and illegal aliens, appeared on ABC’s “The View” to defend her remarks. Ana Navarro, after lavishing praise on the “very demure and very mindful” bishop, asked Budde whether she believed her message — which she claimed was about “unity” — had gotten through to any of the members of the incoming Trump administration. “Do you think it sunk in even a little bit?” she asked. Budde said she had given up on looking for signs from congregants that might indicate they’d taken a message to heart. WATCH: “How could it not be politicized? We’re in a hyper political climate…I was trying to speak a truth that I felt needed to be said, but to do it as respectful and kind a way as I could.” Woke Bishop Mariann Budde defends herself on @TheView pic.twitter.com/p2ctiM5qJc — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) January 22, 2025 Cohost Sara Haines complained about Trump’s response to the service, which he initially panned as “not very good,” claiming that it was the people who disagreed with a bishop using the pulpit to promote a political message who were injecting politics into the situation. CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT “Do you think your message is being misconstrued and politicized?” Haines asked, laying out the argument for Budde. “How could it not be politicized, right? We’re in a hyper-political climate,” Budde agreed, going on to chalk up any objections to her remarks to “the culture of contempt in which we live that immediately rushes to the worst possible interpretations of what people are saying and to put them in categories.” “That’s part of the air we breathe now,” she continued. “I was trying to speak a truth that I felt needed to be said but to do it in as respectful and kind a way as I could, and also to bring other voices to the conversation which — voices that had not been heard in the public space for some time.”

“It Ends With Us” director and star Justin Baldoni has released video footage related to one of Blake Lively’s main complaints against him to prove her version of events is untrue. Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, accusing him of sexual harassment, retaliation, and attempting to “destroy” her reputation. Baldoni fervently denied the claims, responding with a countersuit against his co-star and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. He also sued The New York Times for $250 million in a defamation claim for an article about the drama, which he says is “rife with inaccuracies, misrepresentations, and omissions.”  The footage depicts a dance scene filmed for the movie. Lively’s original lawsuit mentioned this particular event, claiming Baldoni “leaned forward and slowly dragged his lips from her ear and down her neck as he said, ‘it smells so good.’” “Both actors are clearly behaving well within the scope of the scene and with mutual respect and professionalism,” a title card states, per Variety. In the clip, which Baldoni’s legal team said is presented in its entirety, Baldoni can be heard apologizing for his beard. Lively responds by joking that she’s probably getting her fake tan on him. “It smells good,” Baldoni replies as they laugh. Raw video from #ItEndsWithUs reveals some very telling conversation between #BlakeLively and #JustinBaldoni. Read the full story on why this particular scene is especially relevant to their ongoing legal battle: https://t.co/Nioc0QmtCS ?: Courtesy of Bryan Freedman pic.twitter.com/nzSdYu5KBO — TMZ (@TMZ) January 21, 2025 Lively’s legal team issued a response to the clip being released. “Justin Baldoni and his lawyer may hope that this latest stunt will get ahead of the damaging evidence against him, but the video itself is damning,” the attorneys told Deadline on Tuesday. CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT They said in a statement, “Every frame of the released footage corroborates, to the letter, what Ms. Lively described in Paragraph 48 of her Complaint. The video shows Mr. Baldoni repeatedly leaning in toward Ms. Lively, attempting to kiss her, kissing her forehead, rubbing his face and mouth against her neck, flicking her lip with his thumb, caressing her, telling her how good she smells, and talking with her out of character. Every moment of this was improvised by Mr. Baldoni with no discussion or consent in advance, and no intimacy coordinator present.  Mr. Baldoni was not only Ms. Lively’s co-star, but the director, the head of studio and Ms. Lively’s boss.” “The video shows Ms. Lively leaning away and repeatedly asking for the characters to just talk,” the statement continued. “Any woman who has been inappropriately touched in the workplace will recognize Ms. Lively’s discomfort. They will recognize her attempts at levity to try to deflect the unwanted touching. No woman should have to take defensive measures to avoid being touched by their employer without their consent.” The attorneys further accused Baldoni’s lawyers of engaging in “an unethical attempt to manipulate the public” by releasing the video prior to the case going to court.

Two students were shot in the cafeteria of Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, before the gunman turned the gun on himself, according to police. Fox 17 Nashville reported that the gunman entered the cafeteria and shot two students before shooting himself. The Metro Nashville Police Department said the two victims were wounded in the shooting but did not reveal how badly. According to the Metro Nashville Public Schools, Antioch High School went into lockdown after the shooting, and students were gathered in the school’s auditorium. BREAKING: A shooting incident is under investigation at Antioch High School. Three people have been wounded, including the suspect, who shot himself. Reunification site for parents is 3754 M’boro Pk. Buses will be taking students there. pic.twitter.com/G5UypO7neP — Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) January 22, 2025 Police set up a reunification site in Antioch at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike, where buses will transport students to be picked up by their parents. CELEBRATE #47 WITH 47% OFF DAILYWIRE+ MEMBERSHIPS + A FREE $20 GIFT Antioch High School is about 15 miles southeast of The Covenant School in Nashville, where nearly two years ago, a transgender-identifying shooter killed three children and three staff members before she was shot and killed by MNPD officers. This is a developing story; refresh the page for updates.  

No matter how much you spend, a store-bought gift can’t compete with something handmade. Just ask this young woman who received a crocheted whale shark from her sister! In a video on social media, the lucky sibling excitedly showed off her incredibly cuddly present. This handcrafted item was almost as big as she was! It must have taken quite a bit of time and effort to create this massive stuffed animal, but we’re sure the expression on the recipient’s face made it all worthwhile. She looked so happy as she hugged the giant crocheted whale shark on camera! As the young woman wrote in her video, this handmade item was way better than any expensive gift. @thepebbles_offical His name is bubbles and i am obessed with him #whaleshark #crochet #handmadegifts #ocean #fyp ♬ Christmas Wrapping – Long Version – The Waitresses “His name is Bubbles and I am obsessed with him,” she added in her caption. Commenters were highly impressed by the crocheted whale shark this woman received from her sister. Many users pointed out that this handmade gift was clearly a testament to the creator’s love for her sibling! “Love does exist… and it’s all in that shark,” wrote one user. Another chimed in, “That is love. Did that take her five years to make or is she superhuman?” Now, everyone wants one! Screengrab from TikTok Other users were a bit envious after seeing this woman’s crocheted whale shark plushie. “I would literally pay hundreds for one, the whale shark is my most favorite animal, I am crying with jealousy omg,” one person said. “Is your sister adopting other sisters?!” another commenter asked. “This is incredible.” It’s always heartwarming to see someone using their talents to create something special for someone else. Every time this woman snuggles up with her crocheted whale shark, she’ll be thinking of the amazing sister who made it for her! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Girl Crochets Man-Sized Whale Shark For Her Sister & It’s Simply Stupendous appeared first on InspireMore.

Many parents will tell you there is no joy like becoming a mom or dad until their children have kids of their own. Most tout grandparenting as the best job in the world. Plenty of silver citizens love those prime years and spoiling their grandchildren rotten. Celebrities are not immune to grandparent fever and can hardly contain themselves when it comes to the love of those babies. Danny DeVito’s daughters Grace and Lucy have each given birth to a baby in recent years, which has elevated Danny’s status. He recently sat down with AARP and said this new chapter of his life changed him in the best way possible. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AARP (@aarp) Danny DeVito Says His Life Is Very Happy Right Now Danny, who shares his daughters and son Carmine with his estranged wife, Rhea Perlman, has never been happier. The very proud grandfather said, “You got to tamper me down in the joy department,” he joked. “I’m just like, you know, busting. In a minute I’ll take out the phone and show you every picture.”  Danny added that he understands just how lucky he is and hopes all parents can experience this type of joy someday. “Blessings showered down on me, and I wish it for everybody.”  Seeing the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star filled with such happiness ignited joy in his fans. This person noticed that Danny DeVito is nothing like the characters he plays. “Hilarious that he has made a career from being a grouch- and he is, of course, the opposite.” So many people agree with Danny, “So true, Danny. The joy of grandchildren is such a wonderful blessing!” “I feel the same way. No one prepared me for just how wonderful being a grandparent is,” another grandparent gushed. These are some pretty lucky kids, “Imagine if Danny DeVito was your grandfather, that’s like winning the lottery.” This story’s featured image is by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage via Getty. The post Danny DeVito Shares Wholesome Life Update appeared first on InspireMore.