The Miami Heat apparently want you to know they feel very strongly about a migrant situation in Ohio -- a state which, if you are geographically challenged, they do not play home games in. As for an assassination attempt against a presidential candidate that happened in the actual state they play...

Portland State University canceled its football game against South Dakota this past Saturday following a team member’s diagnosis of pertussis (whooping cough). School officials canceled the game as a “precautionary measure.” “The decision to cancel was made after thorough consultations between the administrations of both universities and the team physicians, prioritizing the health and safety of student-athletes and their communities,” the university said in a press release. NEWS: Contest with Portland State Called Off Due to Illness within Viking Program. : https://t.co/qUUZYGUvvm#GoYotes x #WeAreSouthDakota pic.twitter.com/kLMLiSrBA9 — South Dakota Football (@SDCoyotesFB) September 14, 2024 “The diagnosis for the one individual was confirmed Thursday evening, with several additional PSU players exhibiting symptoms of upper respiratory illness, though they had not yet been officially diagnosed at the time of the game. Multiple players were in close contact with the infected individual,” the press release read. Portland State-South Dakota football game canceled over case of whooping cough https://t.co/cHOoJ2ah4P pic.twitter.com/mNeOTY22Wi — New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) September 14, 2024 Per KATU: The two schools and their team doctors discussed the situation and decided to cancel the game in the interest of the health of the student athletes. PSU said no players on its team were currently seriously ill. The game was supposed to be played at Hillsboro Stadium at 1 p.m. Portland State-South Dakota game canceled in mysterious circumstances as 'many players' are struck down by whooping cough outbreak https://t.co/abiXy9FbsD pic.twitter.com/VTL3w59wrd — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) September 15, 2024 Portland State University stated: As a precaution, all PSU players who may have been exposed to the illness have begun a five-day course of antibiotics, under the guidance of our OHSU medical professionals. These measures are expected to be completed in time for the team’s next scheduled game at Boise State on September 21. Only athletes and staff who have completed the antibiotic regimen will be eligible to travel and participate in the upcoming game. The university also pushed vaccines in its press release. “Vaccination against pertussis is routinely recommended for infants, children, adolescents and adults. Children should receive the DTaP vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis at 2, 4, 6 and 15 to 18 months, and again at age 4 to kindergarten age. All persons ages 10 and older should receive a single dose of Tdap. Through these measures we can all help keep our communities safe,” the press release added. Portland State is scheduled to play at Boise State this Saturday. After a whooping cough outbreak forced canceling their scheduled game vs South Dakota this past weekend, affected players are now on a five day course of antibiotics… https://t.co/TD519uhPEw — FootballScoop (@FootballScoop) September 16, 2024 Per Daily Mail: They added that no players are currently seriously ill, but team doctors from both Portland State and South Dakota decided that the best course of action was to cancel the game. The decision was made to ensure that South Dakota players don’t also contract the disease, as medics try to contain the spread. Portland State’s next opponents Boise State have already released a statement of their own ahead of the Week 4 matchup, revealing that they are ‘monitoring the situation’. ‘We are in communication with Portland State’s administration and will remain so as we continue to monitor the situation as it pertains to next Saturday’s game. Our utmost priority and concern are for the health and safety of anyone involved.’

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A Wisconsin judge ruled Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on the ballot in the Badger State as Kennedy continues his effort to have his name removed from the ballot in battleground states.  Siding with the Wisconsin Election Commission, Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke said it was too late for Kennedy to remove himself under state law. Kennedy, who endorsed former President Donald Trump last month after suspending his presidential campaign, has attempted to have his name removed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Arizona.  “Courts are required to apply the law as written, not as some party wishes it were written,” Ehlke said. “Under the statute, the commission clearly was correct when it certified Mr. Kennedy for inclusion on the November ballot.” ​​“The bottom line here is that Mr. Kennedy has no one to blame but himself if he didn’t want to be on the ballot,” the judge added.  Am I Racist? Is In Theaters NOW — Get Your Tickets Here! Ehlke said that state law only allows people to be removed from the ballot if they die.  “There is no constitutional right to have your name removed from a ballot after you voluntarily submitted your nomination papers with full knowledge that the statutes don’t allow you to withdraw your name,” he said.  Ehlke also sided against a petition by Kennedy’s legal team to place stickers over his name, a proposal that was opposed by the state’s election commission. Kennedy also took issue with the fact that independent candidates in Wisconsin have an earlier deadline to withdraw their names from the ballot than major party candidates.  Kennedy, whose efforts to get off the ballot in Michigan were also denied, plans to appeal the decision. He also has a pending case before Wisconsin’s 2nd District Court of Appeals, which is expected to weigh in now that Ehlke has made his decision.  A poll released last week from Marquette Law School shows Vice President Kamala Harris with a 52-48 lead over Trump in a head-to-head matchup. With third-party candidates in the race, Harris dropped to 47%, Trump to 43%, and RFK Jr. took 6%.   

Republicans are reeling after a second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump took place on September 15, 2024, at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The incident, which involved a gunman armed with an AK-47-style rifle, has sparked renewed anger among Trump's allies, who blame escalating rhetoric from Democrats and the media for inciting violence against the GOP frontrunner​. According to authorities, the gunman, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was discovered by Secret Service agents just 400 to 500 yards from Trump while he was playing golf. The suspect had hidden the weapon in nearby bushes, along with two backpacks containing ceramic tile and a GoPro camera, indicating he may have planned to record the attack. Fortunately, the Secret Service spotted the threat in time and engaged the suspect, who fled but was apprehended shortly after​. President Trump's round of golf was not on any public schedule. How did the suspect know President Trump was golfing there today and near the 5th Hole? 2nd Trump's assassination attempt. Inside Job? God Bless President Trump! pic.twitter.com/aaMMBPXdwM — AJ Huber (@Huberton) September 15, 2024 The FBI and the Secret Service have launched a full investigation into the incident, with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office also involved. Routh, who has a criminal history in North Carolina, including weapons violations and making terrorist threats, is facing charges at both state and federal levels​. Despite the close call, Trump was unharmed, and he quickly released a statement reaffirming his determination to continue his campaign: "I WILL NEVER SURRENDER," Trump wrote on social media​. #BreakingNews:JUST ANNOUNCEDPRESIDENT TRUMP REACTS AFTER SURVIVING 2nd TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: “I AM SAFE AND WELL! Nothing will slow me down. I will NEVER SURRENDER! I will always love you for supporting me. Unity. Peace. Make America Great Again.” pic.twitter.com/HZqtCCYohI — Ape? (@CubanOnlyTrump) September 15, 2024 This is the second attempt on Trump's life in just two months. The first occurred in July during a rally in Pennsylvania, where a shooter opened fire, injuring several people and killing one attendee. At that time, Republicans rallied behind Trump, with some even suggesting the attempt solidified his chances of victory in the upcoming election​. The latest assassination attempt has only intensified partisan tensions. Republican leaders swiftly condemned what they view as a dangerous climate of political violence, with Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) pointing the finger at Democrats, accusing them of fueling hatred by portraying Trump as a dictator. "This rhetoric against President Trump… has got to stop. Enough is enough," Waltz told Fox News. Other prominent figures on the right echoed similar sentiments. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, claimed on social media that attempts on Trump's life would continue as long as Democrats maintain their current rhetoric. "They are going to keep trying to kill Trump," Kirk warned, adding that the violence would only cease once Republicans win in November. Despite the seriousness of the attack, Democrats have also spoken out, condemning political violence while continuing their campaign activities. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to social media to stress that such violence has no place in American society, even as Republicans accused the left of inflaming tensions​. The post Second Assassination Attempt on Trump Sparks Republican Outrage appeared first on The Conservative Brief.