The lead U.S. Secret Service advance agent for the July 13 Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania learned three days before the event about “credible intelligence” of a threat to the former president but didn’t inform the special agent in charge of the Pittsburgh Field Office or share that information on the event’s preliminary survey document, a new U.S. Senate report reveals. The Pittsburgh special agent in charge told Senate investigators that if he had been made aware of intelligence about a threat, he “might have pushed for the event to be moved indoors if it was deemed too risky for an outdoor venue,” according to a preliminary report on the assassination attempt against Trump at the fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania. “Despite learning on July 9 that based on ‘credible intelligence’ of a threat USSS counter-snipers assets would be provided for the July 13 rally, the lead advance agent wrote in the intelligence section of the preliminary survey document that, ‘At this time, no adverse intelligence has been developed concerning this visit,’” read the Sept. 25 report from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 'He would have requested more assets if he had received this information.' The lead advance agent told Senate investigators that “there was no adverse intelligence to pass on [to] ... the group as a whole,” and that’s why it was not noted on the survey form. However, the Pittsburgh SAIC told the committee “that it would be his expectation that any credible threat or intelligence would appear in the ‘intelligence’ section in the preliminary survey,” the report said. “Additionally, the SAIC told the committee that he would have requested more assets if he had received this information,” the report said. Trump was speaking before a large crowd at the Butler Farm Show Inc. fairgrounds on July 13 when would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire with a rifle from a nearby roof, striking Trump in the right ear, killing a volunteer firefighter, and seriously wounding two other event attendees. In the wake of the assassination attempt, close to a dozen investigations have been opened by Congress, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the U.S. House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump. Poor communications and lack of coordination between the Secret Service and local law enforcement have been cited as major problems at the July rally. Advance personnel identified “multiple” problems with the line of sight to the event stage and recommended positioning large trucks or heavy equipment between the stage and nearby buildings, but this safety measure was ultimately not used, the report said. A SWAT operator looks to access the roof of the American Glass Research building after the July 13 shooting of former President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler Township Police Department via Judicial Watch When interviewed by Senate committee investigators on Aug. 30, the SAIC said he did not know why counter-snipers were assigned to work the July 13 Trump event. It was the first time the Secret Service had assigned counter-snipers to an event that didn't involve the president, vice president, or a nominated candidate for president, the Secret Service has said. On July 9, the lead U.S. Secret Service agent received a phone call from a supervisor in the Trump detail who said there was “credible intelligence that he could not speak about” that prompted the decision to assign counter-snipers to the July 13 Trump event, the report said. “The lead advance agent asked that this information be relayed to the SAIC of the Pittsburgh Field Office, but it never was,” the report said. “USSS has not provided the Committee with any information confirming that this information was ever shared with any other USSS personnel responsible for planning the July 13 rally, including the USSS Site Agent, USSS Counter Assault Team, Site Counterpart, Intelligence Advance Agent, Technical Security Division (TSD) Advance, or the C-UAS Advance Agent, or any state or local law enforcement officials.” The Secret Service advance intelligence agent for the July 13 event said he was not given any information on specific threats and did not know why counter-snipers had been assigned to the rally, the report said. This agent contacted the FBI on July 10 requesting “any intelligence related to former President Trump and the July 13 rally in Butler, PA.” “The FBI did not respond to this intelligence request,” the report said. Among the biggest security failures at the July 13 event was the failure to cover the extensive roof system of the American Glass Research complex just north of the stage, the report said. Local law enforcement raised this issue days in advance, but Secret Service planning documents did not include post-standers or patrols to cover the roof. 'What happened on July 13 was an accumulation of errors that produced a perfect storm of stunning failure.' Secret Service officials did not go inside the AGR building during planning for the event and failed to sweep the complex before the rally on July 13, the report said. The site agent said because the AGR building was outside the secure perimeter, “we did not discuss or plan for having a post-stander or having any other asset than the local counter-sniper.” Shortly before Crooks opened fire on the event, a Secret Service counter-sniper saw local law enforcement officers running toward the AGR building with guns drawn but did not alert Trump's protective detail to remove him from the stage, the report said. The sniper told investigators that the idea of removing Trump from stage “did not cross my mind.” The Secret Service failed to get its counter-drone system operational until 4:33 p.m. because the inexperienced agent in charge of the system spent "several hours” on the phone with technical support. Tech support suggested that the agent replace an ethernet cable between two components, but he did not have a spare and had to obtain one from the Trump campaign, the report said. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), ranking member of the Homeland Security Committee, called the Secret Service failures on July 13 “inexcusable.” “Our initial findings clearly show a series of multiple failures of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) and an inexcusable dereliction of duty,” Paul said. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said the preliminary report underscores the need for reform of the Secret Service. A Beaver County Emergency Services SWAT operator and a medic enter the building from which Thomas Crooks shot former President Donald J. Trump at a rally July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler Township Police Department via Judicial Watch “What happened on July 13 was an accumulation of errors that produced a perfect storm of stunning failure,” Blumenthal said, according to the committee website. “It was a tragedy and completely preventable from the outset. There was both a failure to provide resources — like a working radio, drone detection system, or counter surveillance team — and lack of an effective chain of command.” Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, said the Senate needs to use stronger means to ensure better cooperation from federal law enforcement and other agencies. “Federal agencies like the Secret Service, FBI, and DOJ continue to withhold records that are vital to this committee’s work,” Johnson said. “There is still much more information that the public and Congress deserve to know. “Going forward, this committee must be prepared to use compulsory process to ensure that the American people have a complete and thorough understanding of the security failures that resulted in the multiple attempts on former President Trump’s life.” Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

President Joe Biden made clear Wednesday while yucking it up with the hosts of ABC's "The View" that Kamala Harris co-owns his failures and that two assassination attempts will not dissuade him from continuing to dehumanize President Donald Trump. Less than two weeks after a second Democratic donor allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump and within hours of the Biden-Harris Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo saying, "Let's extinguish [Trump] for good," Biden told "The View" that Harris' Republican opponent has "no social redeeming value." "He really does not believe in democracy and the guardrails our system has set up to prevent the abuse of power," said Biden, whose fellow Democrats attempted to remove Trump from the ballot and whose Department of Justice still has Trump ally Stephen Bannon locked up for a supposed crime Attorney General Merrick Garland similarly committed. "Look at what he does and what he says and look what he did," added Biden. During the interview, Biden suggested foreign officials have expressed to him their concerns about Harris not winning in November and claimed that Trump's re-election would mean the end of NATO. When Whoopi Goldberg likened the Republican survivor of two recent assassination attempts to a "bug," Biden pretended to crush an insect on the table and grinned — a metaphoric slaying that prompted the audience to cheer wildly. A recent poll conducted by RMG Research for Napolitan News Service revealed that nearly 3 in 10 Democrats surveyed would have preferred to see Kamala Harris' political opponent gunned down in cold blood on Sept. 15. The Trump campaign later suggested the exchange was further evidence that "Democrats are the party of violence." Extra to suggesting that foreign nationals are rooting against Trump, Biden undermined Harris' recent efforts to distance and distinguish herself from the current administration. 'Kamala Harris 100% owns every single bad policy of the last four years.' "As vice president, there wasn't a single thing that I did that she couldn't do," said Biden. "So I was able to delegate her responsibility on everything from foreign policy to domestic policy." Since Harris replaced Biden as the Democratic candidate — the possibility of which the liberal media said late last year was a Republican "conspiracy" — the vice president's allies in the media have worked feverishly to downplay her complicity in Biden's failings and condemn those with functional memories. Politico, for instance, criticized Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) for "tr[ying] to tether Harris to Biden," despite having previously reported that various government agencies have tethered Harris to Biden with a hyphen since January 2021. For instance, the Education Department referred to the "Biden-Harris administration" on its website from day one. The effort to distance Harris from Biden has also been undermined by the attention Harris has repeatedly drawn to her hand in critical decisions, such as America's disastrous and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, as well as by her current campaign's clumsy plagiarism of Biden's policy platform. In response to Biden's admission on "The View," Donald Trump Jr. tweeted, "Straight from Biden's mouth: Kamala Harris 100% owns every single bad policy of the last four years that led to inflation, wars breaking out across the world and our wide open southern border!" The Virginia GOP wrote, "This is Joe Biden promising you that 4 years of Kamala Harris will be just like the 4 years we just had: 20% inflation[;] 10M+ illegal aliens[;] Radical left-wing culture wars." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The mainstream media go to extreme lengths to convince the nation that Donald Trump is Hitler, that he will end democracy, and that he’s an existential threat to Americans. To maintain this false narrative about him, they have to suppress anything that paints him in a positive light. When you google Trump, you’ll find that it’s difficult to locate any stories about his generosity or kindness — both of which many people who personally know him attest to. Liz Wheeler has a perfect example of the kind of Trump story that gets buried by the left-owned media. “President Trump gave a gift to a seriously ill young boy — a boy with a brain disorder — and not only did he send him a letter, he then met the young boy,” she says, playing the sweet footage of Trump greeting the child with a present. “The media likes to vilify him, demonize him, claim that he's just some monster,” says Liz. But here’s the truth: “Everyone who has had an interaction with Trump, whether it's on camera or off camera, says, you know, he's really very generous; he's really very caring; he really feels what other people are feeling.” Spicy tweets aside, “he has a track record of being a very generous man, a very caring man,” says Liz. Another example of Trump’s soft side was displayed right after he visited the sick child. At a rally in North Carolina, he brought his young grandson Luke on stage, picked him up, kissed him on the cheek, and called him “so cute.” “I wish that they would show more Grandpa Trump type of content,” says Liz, adding that the narrative that “Trump has no character, that he's the devil” is “a lie,” but “the relationship he has with his grandchildren is the truth.” To hear more, watch the clip above. 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.

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Hamburger Vegetable Soup is a hearty, comforting soup made with pantry staples, frozen veggies and ground beef- ready in less than an hour! A FILLING EASY SOUP RECIPE This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is definitely a favorite for us. I love it for many, many reasons. It’s truly so easy to make. It can be made any time of the year. Leftovers are incredible. It freezes well to have on hand for later when you don’t feel like cooking- just thaw and reheat it! Plus, it’s a great soup for way to feeding many people while stretching a pound of ground beef, which is especially helpful nowadays. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Why use vinegar in this soup? I added the vinegar because I just love it in vegetable or bean soups, it just gives an extra little pop of flavor without tasting any vinegar flavor. Can I make this a little lighter on the tomatos? If you don’t want it so tomato-y you can just add 2 cups extra beef broth in place of the tomato sauce but I would recommend low sodium if you’re adding more so it doesn’t get too salty.  What else can I add to this soup? You can add any leftover meat or add other veggies you enjoy. You can change up the veggies too. This is a great way to stretch this soup even further. What to serve with Hamburger Vegetable Soup? Serve this with your favorite salad for the perfect soup and salad combo meal. Don’t forget the Breadsticks or Garlic Bread. How to store leftover soup? Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container or bag. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) lean ground beef– I used 80/20 lean ground beef but you can use ground beef, turkey or even venison. sweet onion cloves garlic – I will always prefer fresh, the flavor just can’t be beat and you get a stronger garlic taste. However, you can use the jarred stuff if you prefer it. beef broth – if you’re concerned at all about sodium levels, this is a good one to substitute with low or no sodium (unsalted). petite diced tomatoes – if you want a small kick of heat, try using Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles). tomato sauce – this is another ingredient that you can purchase unsalted. medium russet potatoes Worcestershire sauce red wine vinegar – I know this sounds strange but this bit of acid really adds to the overall flavor without it tasting vinegar-y. dried Italian seasoning creole seasoning – you can use salt if you don’t want to use this. bay leaf – I know some people say that they don’t think bay leaf adds anything to soups and stews but I’ve made this with and without it and I will tell you, that while it is not a strong flavor, it does make a difference in the depth of flavor. But if you don’t have this on hand, just leave it out. frozen mixed vegetables – I prefer frozen vegetables. They are picked at the peak of freshness then frozen so they still retain all those valuable nutrients. HOW TO MAKE HAMBURGER VEGETABLE SOUP In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onion, breaking up the beef into crumbles. Cook until there is no pink left and the onions have softened, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, creole seasoning, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stir occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom. Stir in the frozen veggies. Bring back to a simmer and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Serve immediately. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  The Best Cheeseburger Soup Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Soup Creamy Hamburger Hash Soup Crock Pot Potato Soup Crock Pot Vegetable Soup Print Hamburger Vegetable Soup A super simple, flavorful soup made on the stove with ground beef and vegetables. Course SoupCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutes Servings 8 Calories 203kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 pound lean ground beef1 medium sweet onion, finely diced4 cloves garlic, minced minced3 cups beef broth (can use low or no sodium if needed)28 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, undrained15 ounce can tomato sauce2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and small-diced1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning½ teaspoon creole seasoning (or salt)½ teaspoon black pepper1 bay leaf1 pound frozen mixed vegetables InstructionsIn a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onion, breaking up the beef into crumbles. Cook until there is no pink left and the onions have softened, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.Stir in the garlic until fragrant, 30 seconds.Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, creole seasoning, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stir occasionally so nothing sticks to the bottom. Stir in the frozen veggies. Bring back to a simmer and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Serve immediately. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 824mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g

NEW YORK—In a shocking display of federal overreach that surprised absolutely no one, the Biden/Harris administration’s DOJ has officially indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams for the newly invented crime of “Unauthorized Complaining About Federal Immigration Policy.” The move comes after Adams dared to express mild discontent with the administration’s flawless and infallible border strategy, which has so far turned New York City into a sanctuary sardine can. “Mayor Adams’s reckless actions have crossed a line,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland. “He has repeatedly made unauthorized statements that question our sacred, chaotic, and unregulated approach to migration. This kind of unauthorized complaining threatens the very fabric of our democracy.” According to the indictment, Adams’s illegal griping included dangerous acts like publicly stating that the city’s resources were “overwhelmed,” suggesting that maybe someone—anyone—should do something, and worst of all, expecting the federal government to have an actual plan. “This is the kind of inflammatory rhetoric that keeps us up at night,” Garland said. “What’s next? Mayors suggesting the federal government do its actual job? We can’t have that.” The indictment further details that Adams’s whining posed a direct threat to the Biden-Harris agenda of “Unlimited Entry, Unlimited Problems.” His crime? Trying to slow the runaway train of open-border policies by raising “unpatriotic concerns” about housing, services, and basic common sense. “This indictment is just the first of many,” Blinder continued. “We can’t have local leaders undermining our strategy of importing new voters—I mean, welcoming migrants—by recklessly calling for ‘help’ or ‘resources.’ It’s subversive and unacceptable.” Sources close to Adams say the Mayor was blindsided by the charges. “I never thought I’d be indicted for pointing out the obvious,” Adams reportedly said, scratching his head. “I didn’t realize that expressing basic frustration with a policy designed by bureaucrats who’ve never set foot in a major city was a federal offense. I should’ve kept my mouth shut and handed out sleeping bags instead.” The White House has firmly supported the DOJ’s actions, with Press Secretary I.C. Spinn addressing the media: “This is not about stifling free speech—this is about protecting our carefully crafted narrative. Unauthorized complaining undermines the message that everything is going perfectly, even when it isn’t. We simply can’t allow reality to interfere with our talking points.” Critics have blasted the indictment as a blatant attempt to silence anyone who dares to acknowledge the mess that’s become of immigration policy. “They’re charging Adams because he broke the unspoken rule of this administration: never, ever admit the emperor has no clothes,” said one anonymous former official. “Next, they’ll be indicting people for rolling their eyes during press briefings.” At press time, Mayor Adams was seen consulting with his legal team while filling out his transfer request to a state with a less Orwellian approach to unauthorized opinions. Meanwhile, White House insiders have reportedly started drafting legislation to make “complaining without authorization” a federal crime punishable by indefinite re-education seminars with Kamala Harris. The post BREAKING: Feds indict NYC Mayor Eric Adams for ‘Unauthorized Complaining About Federal Immigration Policy’ appeared first on Genesius Times.

Catherine Zeta-Jones had the internet gushing with her celebratory post, which was a tribute to her husband Michael Douglas’ 80th birthday, and her 55th. She had no clothes on but wore a pair of strappy heels as she provocatively leaned onto a bathroom counter. Accompanying the black and white photo was the caption which reads, “In my birthday suit! After over 25 years of sharing my birthday day with my husband, I am running out of gift ideas! This is gift option two, golf balls being option one of course.” Fans react to Catherine Zeta-Jones’ birthday suit photo   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones) Catherine’s post soon got attention from Instagram users, who flocked to the comments to wish her and her husband a happy birthday, but not without commending her hot look. “Beauty of a Lady, everything you do, you do it super well, hug bella,” someone wrote. Another joked that Michael’s birthday must be a daily affair if Catherine looked that hot. The birthday boy also made a post of his own, featuring a black and white shot of Catherine, whom he called his birthday sister. “I love you with all my heart! May your new year be the best!” he wrote. Michael Douglas Catherine Zeta-Jones/ImageCollect Among the many compliments were a few critical comments from trolls, who found Catherine’s nude post disappointing. Thankfully, fans came to her defense, saying a near-perfect body like hers at 55 is meant to be flaunted. “She does like showing off a little,” someone remarked. Michael Douglas Catherine Zeta-Jones/Instagram Speaking of controversies, Catherine and Douglas’ relationship has stood the test of time amid talks about their 25-year age gap, scandals, and divorce rumors. The duo share two adult children, Dylan and Carys, in addition to Michael’s son Cameron from his previous marriage to Diandra Luker. Next up: Anna Nicole Smith Used To Medicate Herself To Connect With Late Son During Final Days The post Catherine Zeta-Jones Bares It All For Michael Douglas’ 80th Birthday appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A