As disaster strikes America yet again, the government response is leaving many citizens with déjà vu — specifically from the COVID-19 lockdowns. “We are told by President Biden that we have no money left, FEMA is out of money. Alejandro Mayorkas, the DHS secretary says, ‘You know, we don’t have anything left for hurricane season, our budget is completely depleted.’ But what did they do? They gave over a billion dollars to build illegal alien welcome centers,” Liz Wheeler of “The Liz Wheeler Show” comments. “Then we’re told when we criticize the government, we are told by the FEMA administrator, her name is Deanne Criswell, that our response criticizing FEMA’s response is dangerous,” Wheeler says, noting it’s much like the demonization of those who rejected the government's response during COVID-19. In a recent interview with George Stephanopoulos, Criswell claimed that the negative response has “a tremendous impact on the comfort level of our own employees to be able to go out there.” “It’s also demoralizing to all of the first responders that have been out there in their communities helping people,” Criswell continued, adding, “When you have this dangerous rhetoric like you’re hearing, it creates fear in our own employees.” Wheeler is horrified. “George Stephanopoulos is doing exactly what the feds did with the Gretchen Whitmer fed-napping. When Gretchen Whitmer locked down her state during COVID-19, she had lockdowns. She prohibited people from traveling from A to B. She forced people to wear masks, and they had the feds basically entrapped,” Wheeler says. “They created this situation with a bunch of homeless people, drug addicts, and ne’er-do-wells and had them stage, or attempt to stage, a kidnapping of the governor. And the reason that they did this wasn’t because this group of ne’er-do-wells would have actually staged their kidnapping had not the feds suggested it, given them money to do it, encouraged them, and drove them to the location,” she continues. “The reason they did that is so that they could criticize anybody who dissented from the COVID lockdown narrative and say, ‘Oh, well you must want to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer,’” she says, adding, “That’s exactly what they’re trying to do to us right now.” Want more from Liz Wheeler?To enjoy more of Liz’s based commentary, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

A concealed-carrying Walgreens worker fatally shot an alleged shoplifter who pulled a gun on the worker amid a confrontation outside the Chicago-area store early Sunday morning.The shooting was reported just after 2 a.m. outside the store in the 500 block of Torrence Avenue in Calumet City, Illinois, authorities told WMAQ-TV. Calumet City is about a half hour south of Chicago and just west of the Indiana border.'He should be promoted to store manager.'Authorities said employees approached a 42-year-old male and a 48-year-old female who took items without paying and exited the store, the station said.Employees took back the merchandise from the female, who fled the scene on foot, WMAQ said. But the male pulled a handgun when he was approached, police told the station.With that, a Walgreens employee in possession of a valid concealed-carry license opened fire and shot the suspect, authorities told WMAQ.WBBM-TV reported that the employee who opened fire is a store security guard, and the suspected shoplifter was shot in the chest.Police found the suspect driving a vehicle in the 1600 block of Sibley Boulevard near Yates Avenue, and the suspect was taken to a trauma center where he died, authorities told the WMAQ.The male was identified as Mario Almendarez of Chicago, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office told WMAQ.Calumet City detectives late Sunday launched an investigation, WMAQ said, adding that those with information are asked to call the Calumet City Police Department at 708-868-2500.How are observers reacting?WMAQ's Facebook post about the shooting has attracted nearly 200 comments since it went live Sunday, and it appears many of them are positive:"He should be promoted to store manager," one commenter said."He should get a medal," another user declared."Another one for the good guys," another commenter observed."Good," another user noted. "Employee of the year!""Awesome!!!!!!" another commenter exclaimed. "We need more of this. Although kooky lame woke and perpetually incompetent Walgreens [management] will probably fire the guy.""F around and found out," another user concluded. "Only way they'll learn."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida late Wednesday, tearing off the roof of Tropicana Field stadium in St. Petersburg, which was being used as a shelter for first responders.Videos of the Category 3 storm's path of destruction showed section after section of the stadium's domed roof, constructed of translucent, Teflon-coated fiberglass, being shredded into pieces by the up to 101 mph wind gusts. According to the Tampa Bay Rays' 2024 media guide, the roof was built to withstand 115 mph winds.'A crane collapse ... and roof damage.'Footage reportedly taken by security personnel inside the facility captured pieces of the roof draped across stadium chairs and some of the thousands of empty cots set up for emergency responders.In the days leading up to the storm, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) stated that the stadium was being used as a 10,000-person base camp to "support ongoing debris operations and post-landfall responders."According to officials, no injuries were reported at the stadium.The city stated, "Late Wednesday night, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue has received two critical reports of incidents in downtown St. Pete: a crane collapse at the 400 Central building construction site and roof damage at Tropicana Field. No injuries have been reported in either incident at this time.""The public is urged to continue to shelter in place and avoid both areas until further notice."St. Petersburg also sustained a water main break that caused two sewer plants to be taken offline and a citywide drinking water alert to be issued. The sewer plants were brought back online in the morning.Around 9:00 a.m. local time, the city announced that crews were working on recovery efforts, including fixing traffic signals. Local officials encouraged residents to remain off the roads until first responders are able to clear fallen trees and downed power lines. Analysts with Jeffries Group, an investment banking company, previously reported that Hurricane Milton could cause as much as $245 billion in property damages in the Tampa Bay and Fort Myers areas. "A 1-in-100-year event is estimated by some to result in $175 billion in losses for landfall in the Tampa region, and $70 billion in losses in the Fort Myers region," they wrote.Analysts with Morningstar DBRS, a global credit rating agency, estimated that the storm could result in up to $100 billion in insured losses.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The wives of two Miami Dolphins players have vocalized their support for former President Donald Trump on social media pages.Annah Tagovailoa, wife of star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, shared a post from conservative commentator Benny Johnson about Trump housing linemen at Trump National Doral Miami as a hurricane looms. No, not offensive linemen for football, but rather linemen who work on electrical lines.In the video, originally posted by Trump's son Eric, electrical workers are seen getting organized for their stay at the luxury resort."Honored to have 275 incredible linemen from FPL at [Trump Doral] as they get ready to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton!" Eric Trump wrote. "You are amazing and the Trump Family, and entire state of Florida, appreciates you! Enjoy the rooms - they are the best in Florida! Be safe!"According to ML Football, Mrs. Tagovailoa also shared the message "My President" about Trump the same week.The same outlet reported that Devon Mostert, the wife of running back Raheem Mostert, also posted in support of Trump but also had harsh words for sitting Vice President Kamala Harris.Mrs. Mostert posted a video that featured Harris calling Florida Governor Ron DeSantis selfish and "utterly irresponsible" for not taking her call regarding Hurricane Milton.The post said that DeSantis later responded to the claim by saying she has never offered him assistance while in office.'She's garbage. Textbook trash.'"She has no role in this," DeSantis reportedly said.The Dolphin's wife added her own caption, calling the vice president "garbage.""She's garbage. Textbook trash. No one has time, Kamala- especially not for her to say some bulls*** like, 'we can be unburdened, by what has been.'"Mostert's wife later reportedly posted in support of Trump also.Mostert has been sharing support for hurricane victims, posting charitable organizations that ask for $100 contributions in exchange for raffle tickets to win concert tickets at the Dolphins' Hard Rock Stadium.Tua Tagovailoa has been rumored to be a Trump supporter in recent months, and it was theorized that he was to attend a Trump rally. However, controversy swirled over an allegedly altered photo that appeared to show the quarterback's name on front-row seat at the rally, showing the seat was reserved for him.The star QB is currently out with his third concussion at the pro level, with recent reports stating that he is eyeing yet another return.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

From potential space colonies to brain chips, Elon Musk is doing a lot of extraordinary things, but his political activism — in a day when the values and principles that have long governed America are on the chopping block — is perhaps his greatest achievement. Of course, in defending free speech, secure borders, and the right to bear arms, Musk has made himself an enemy of the left. “The reason [Democrats] don't like him is because he is now against them politically, because he is for the people, and that is what they hate the most,” says Dave Rubin. In his recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Musk laid bare the grim stakes of this election: “My view is that if Trump doesn’t win this election, it’s the last election that we’re going to have.” “The Dem machine has been importing and bringing in so many illegals,” he told Carlson. Of course, anyone who’s been paying attention knows this to be true. However, what they may not realize is what Musk pointed out next. - YouTube www.youtube.com “They’re transporting large numbers of illegals to swing states,” he said, adding that you can verify this on “the government website that is run by Democrats.” “There are triple-digit increases in illegals to all the swing states, and in some cases, it's like m700% over the last three years,” Musk told Carlson. The long-term plan, he explained, is to turn all the swing states blue when these illegal immigrants progress from asylum-seekers to green-card holders and eventually to U.S. citizens, at which point they will vote “overwhelmingly blue.” As for the rebuttals that these immigrants come from places that oppose progressive ideology, Musk says that that’s an obsolete argument because “their top priority is getting their friends and family to the United States,” which, of course, will demand that they vote blue. Further, the Democrat Party is the party of free handouts. “These sort of handouts essentially make them beholden to the Democratic Party,” said Musk. “My prediction is if there's another four years of a Dem administration, they will legalize so many illegals … that the next election, there won't be any swing states, and it will be a single-party country,” he told Carlson, pointing to California as an example. Until the 1950s, California was a reliably Republican state. In the four decades between 1958 and 1998, the state swung back and forth between the parties, but in the 1990s, it turned a deep blue and has stayed that way since. Why? Musk says it’s because of the Amnesty Act of 1986 that legalized the majority of illegal immigrants who had arrived in the country. “Thereafter, California trended very strongly Dem,” he explained. According to him, what happened to California is what will happen in all the swing states should Harris win the election. To hear more, watch the clip above. Want more from Dave Rubin?To enjoy more honest conversations, free speech, and big ideas with Dave Rubin, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

In Episode 367 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger investigate Camp Etna in Maine. This Spiritualist camp has been around since 1876. It’s a place for mediums and psychics to offer readings to the public, to commune with each other, and connect to spirits. BECOME A LEGENDARY PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends CREDITS: Produced and hosted by: Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger Edited by: Ray Auger Voice Actor: Lisa Strykowski – You can see Lisa performing live as The Maid in Dracula at The Strand Theater in Dover, NH this month. Performances are the weekends of October 18th and 25th. For more information and tickets, visit thestranddover.com. Theme Music by: John Judd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST FOR FREE: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Podcasts | TuneIn | iHeartRadio JOIN OUR SUPER-SECRET: New England Legends Facebook Group

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