Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Tuesday that climate change was not included in the Intelligence Community’s national threat assessment this year because she directed America’s intelligence apparatus to focus on the most serious and immediate threats that the country faces. Gabbard made the remarks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing when Sen. Angus King (I-ME) asked why global climate change was no longer deemed a national security threat. “Every single one of these reports that we have had has mentioned global climate change as a significant national security threat, except this one,” King said. “Has global climate change been solved? Why is that not in this report? And who made the decision that it should not be in the report when it’s been in every one of the 11 prior reports?” Gabbard responded: “I can’t speak to the decisions made previously, but this annual threat assessment has been focused very directly on the threats that we deem most critical to the United States and our national security.” “Obviously, we’re aware of occurrences within the environment and how they may impact operations, but we’re focused on the direct threats to Americans’ safety, well-being, and security,” she said. “What I focused this annual threat assessment on and the IC focused this threat assessment on are the most extreme and critical direct threats to our national security,” she continued. “I gave direction to our team at ODNI to focus on the most extreme and critical national security threats that we face.” WATCH: WATCH: Sen. Angus King melts down over the fact that climate change has been taken out of the annual threat assessment by the intelligence community.@TulsiGabbard gives a dose of common sense: "This annual threat assessment has been focused very directly on the threats that we… pic.twitter.com/u8iIcmJ6Ct — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 25, 2025

Ben Affleck reflected on his most recent failed marriage after a very public romantic rekindling with Jennifer Lopez, which ended in divorce in January. During a new cover story interview with GQ, the 52-year-old actor discussed his participation in the 2024 documentary about their marriage, which was called “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.” Fans at the time were surprised Affleck agreed to it, considering his aversion to being in the spotlight. “Part of it was, ‘Okay, if I’m going to participate in this, I want to try to do it in an honest way and in a way that’s interesting.’ Because I thought it was an interesting examination,” the two-time Academy Award winner told the outlet.  “There are a lot of people who I think have handled celebrity more adeptly and more adroitly than I have, Jennifer among them,” he added. “My temperament is to be a little bit more reserved and private than hers. As happens in relationships, you don’t always have the same attitude towards these things. And so I thought, ‘Oh, this is interesting because how do you reconcile that?’” Affleck went on, saying, “I love and support this person. I believe in them. They’re great. I want people to see that. And I think the thing that I said in that documentary or the piece that they used was where I said, You don’t marry a ship captain and then say, ‘Well, I don’t like going out in the water.’ You’ve got to own what you knew going into any relationship. And I think it’s important to say that wasn’t the cause of some major fracture. It’s not like you can watch that documentary and go, ‘Oh, now I understand the issues that these two had.’” At another point during the conversation, Affleck said he “[doesn’t mind]” talking about his “personal life a little … as long as my actual feelings and intentions and beliefs are communicated, which I hope I was clear that really [Lopez] is somebody I have a lot of respect for.” The actor said he understands the idea of “wanting to divine or explore the kind of differences in perspective that we have in terms of how a person feels comfortable approaching the line between public and private life.”  “There’s a tendency to look at breakups and want to identify root causes or something. But honestly … the truth is much more quotidian than probably people would believe or would be interesting,” Affleck explained. “There’s no scandal, no soap opera, no intrigue. The truth is, when you talk to somebody, ‘Hey, what happened?’ Well, there is no, ‘This is what happened,'” he said of their breakup. “It’s just a story about people trying to figure out their lives and relationships in ways that we all sort of normally do.”  Affleck and Lopez were first engaged in 2002 and broke up in 2004. They started dating again in 2021 and married in two lavish ceremonies, one in Las Vegas and the other in Georgia, the following year. The couple filed for divorce in 2024. 

Actor George Clooney said he’s no longer interested in pursuing the leading role in any romantic comedies because he doesn’t want to be competing with much younger men for the parts. The two-time Academy Award winner made the revelation during a recently aired interview with “60 Minutes.” Correspondent Jon Wertheim mentioned the actor’s “Sexiest Man of the Year phase” in the early 2000s, which Clooney agreed “was a big time for” him. But he says times have changed. “Look, I’m 63 years old. I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men,” Clooney said. “That’s not my job. I’m not doing romantic films anymore.” The actor is known for starring in various romantic comedies, including “One Fine Day” (1996) with Michelle Pfeiffer, and “Intolerable Cruelty” (2003) with Catherine Zeta-Jones. He also received a lot of attention for his role opposite Julia Roberts in “Ticket to Paradise” (2022) because it was the actress’s first romantic comedy in more than two decades.  Clooney is currently promoting his new play, “Good Night, and Good Luck,” a stage adaptation based on his 2005 movie of the same name he co-wrote and starred in. This will be the actor’s first time on Broadway. “Anybody who would deny [the draw of Broadway] would just be a liar,” the actor said during the “60 Minutes” interview. “There isn’t a single actor alive that wouldn’t have loved to have been on Broadway.” “So that’s the fun of it. It’s trickier the older you get. But why not?” he added. Clooney was recently criticized for another mention he made during the same interview when he doubled down on his decision to publicly advocate for former President Joe Biden ending his re-election campaign, as The Daily Wire previously reported. “I was raised to tell the truth,” the longtime Democrat supporter said. “I had seen the president up close for this fundraiser, and I was surprised. And so I feel as if there was a lot of profiles in cowardice in my party through all of that. And I was not proud of that. And I also believed I had to tell the truth.” President Trump weighed in on Clooney’s comments, calling him a “second rate movie actor.” “He [Clooney] fought hard for Sleepy Joe’s election and then, right after the debate, dumped him like a dog,” Trump wrote in part on Truth Social.

In the third episode of his groundbreaking series “The Case for Derek Chauvin,” Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro revealed how the politically-connected former Chief Medical Examiner of Washington, D.C., dramatically influenced the Hennepin County Medical Examiner to add “neck compression” to George Floyd’s autopsy report despite initial findings that showed “no physical evidence suggesting that Mr. Floyd died of asphyxiation.” “The facts are straightforward: Baker’s initial autopsy was conducted on May 26th, 2020, and his subsequent draft autopsy report found ‘no physical evidence suggesting that Mr. Floyd died of asphyxiation’ and ‘no medical indications of asphyxia or strangulation,’” Shapiro said. “Then, Roger Mitchell enters the picture.” Mitchell, a Democrat activist who also served as a D.C. deputy mayor, called Baker twice following the initial autopsy findings, according to documents filed in the case of Tou Thao, a former Minneapolis police officer and Chauvin’s colleague. During these calls, Mitchell allegedly told Baker, “You don’t want to be the medical examiner who tells everyone they didn’t see what they saw. You don’t want to be the smartest person in the room and be wrong.” The pressure campaign intensified when Mitchell threatened to publish an op-ed in The Washington Post critical of Baker’s findings. “[Mitchell] said there was a way to articulate the cause and manner of death that ensures you are telling the truth about what you are observing on the body and via all of the investigation. Mitchell said neck compression has to be in the diagnosis,” the memorandum states. By June 1, 2020, Baker had added “neck compression” to his official diagnosis, transforming the case against the officers. This revised finding enabled Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, assigned to the case by Governor Tim Walz just one day earlier, to bring an additional second-degree murder charge against Chauvin. Dr. Baker’s private concerns about external pressure were revealed in former prosecutor Amy Sweasy’s sexual harassment lawsuit deposition, where she detailed conversations with Baker in which he expressed anxiety about the case. According to Shapiro, this information further confirms the political nature of the prosecution. As Shapiro notes, “Dr. Baker confided to Hennepin prosecutor Amy Sweasy, ‘What happens when the actual evidence doesn’t match up with the public narrative that everyone’s already decided on? This is the kind of case that ends careers.’” The appearance of blackmail aside, Shapiro continues, “Worse yet, the Hennepin County prosecutors met with Dr. Baker to review his draft autopsy report without detectives or special agents present, violating protocol.” “After being assigned to Chauvin’s case by Governor Tim Walz one day prior, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison utilized the revised autopsy report to bring an additional second-degree murder charge against Chauvin,” Shapiro adds. “All of these revelations, despite qualifying as Brady material, were buried at trial and were never properly disclosed to Chauvin’s defense.” In the episode, Shapiro explores how “the detailed autopsy findings provide significant reasons to determine that Derek Chauvin did not receive a fair trial, and his conviction for murder was not supported by the medical evidence beyond a reasonable doubt.” Watch the full episode here.

The Trump administration has successfully pushed Russia and Ukraine to reach separate agreements with the United States on a truce that will ensure safe passage on the Black Sea, along with a ban on either country conducting strikes on energy facilities. “The United States and Russia have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea,” the White House said in a statement. Reuters reported that both countries have agreed to allow the United States to enforce the deals. Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed that for the ceasefire to be successful, the United States needs to provide guarantees. “If the Russians violate this, then I have a direct question for President Trump. If they violate, here is the evidence – we ask for sanctions, we ask for weapons, etc,” Zelensky said at a press conference. Speaking for the Russians, Lavrov said, “We will need clear guarantees. And given the sad experience of agreements with just Kyiv, the guarantees can only be the result of an order from Washington to Zelenskiy and his team to do one thing and not the other.” The agreements, while not a total ceasefire, are the biggest steps taken toward a long-lasting peace deal since Russia invaded Ukraine over three years ago. The separate agreements were mediated by U.S. officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after President Donald Trump spoke to both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin last week. In the agreement, the Trump administration promised to help Russia gain access to markets for agricultural exports after numerous countries hit the Russians with sanctions following the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine. The White House added that President Trump will continue “working toward achieving a durable and lasting peace.” “The United States reiterated President Donald J. Trump’s imperative that the killing on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict must stop, as the necessary step toward achieving an enduring peace settlement,” the White House added. “To that end, the United States will continue facilitating negotiations between both sides to achieve a peaceful resolution, in line with the agreements made in Riyadh.” Since taking office, Trump has made it one of his top foreign policy priorities to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Last month, Trump and Vice President JD Vance ripped Zelensky in the Oval Office on national TV. During the meeting, Trump told the Ukrainian leader, “You don’t have the cards right now. With us, you start having cards. You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people. You’re gambling with World War III, and what you’re doing is very disrespectful to the country.”

We all experience hardships in life. Sometimes it’s just a bad day here and there. Other times, however, we can experience what are called depressive episodes. This overwhelming period of sadness can last weeks but, in some case, they can last even longer. No matter the length of a depressive episode, finding ways to healthily feel your feelings is vital. There are a number of ways to do this, but some may be simpler than you realize. And that includes taking a moment to do a happy dance! That’s the method one woman (who goes by sojususan on social media) finds incredibly reliable. But she doesn’t do this dance alone! When she’s going through a depressive episode, her sister is the perfect person to turn to for help. As silly as this method may sound (and look), there’s a reason it works so well. See for yourself in the video below! @sojususan better than any ssri on the market imo #sisters #welcomethelove #fy #hopecore ♬ original sound – sojususan Sure, it may seem like these sisters are simply sharing a fun moment together. But what they’re doing is backed by scientific research when it comes to depression and trauma. Sometimes, emotions that are difficult to process get trapped in our bodies. So, while talking about our experiences can help, what many of us really need is a somatic release. Sisters Share the Hilarious Happy Dance They Do to Help Get Through Depressive Episodes Together In other words, we need to get in touch with and move our bodies! This can look like practicing mindfulness, going outdoors, or dancing. This helps release all of those trapped emotions, something that can be seen through physical symptoms like sweating, crying, or our heart pounding. Plus, these sweet sisters aren’t just benefiting from their happy dance. By moving together, they’re able to co-regulate one another. Essentially, this means they’re better able to manage their emotions because the other person is there with them, doing the same! How cool is that!? You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “My Little Sister Does This For Me Whenever I’m In A Deep Depressive Episode” appeared first on InspireMore.

March 24 was a huge day for Trisha Yearwood, and it hit her husband, Garth Brooks, right in his feels. Trisha received her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and it was a huge moment for the couple. According to People, both Reba McEntire and Carly Pearce spoke at the ceremony, and Garth dabbed at his eyes as they spoke beautiful words about his wife. Trisha then took center stage and shared memories and love with Garth. She said she’s met “a lot of Garths in my life,” but “the first Garth that I met is here.” Trisha Yearwood And Garth Brooks Married In 2005 They’ve known each other since the 1980s but didn’t become a couple until much later. Trisha Yearwood said to Garth Brooks during her time at the podium, “That one has really been a cheerleader, and as many accolades and awards as he has won, I never see him get more excited than he does when I receive something.” She smiled and added, “Of all the people who want this for me, nobody wants it more than you. I appreciate you for being my support.” Garth shared a sweet dedication to his wife on Instagram for her last birthday. He wrote, “Happy Birthday, Trisha!!! You look better than ever, you ARE better than ever and I love you MORE than ever…love, me.” Unfortunately for Garth Brooks, former makeup artists accused him of inappropriate behavior during his marriage to Trisha Yearwood, claims he completely denied. “For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars,” Brooks said in a statement to People “It has been like having a loaded gun waved in my face.” He added at the time, “I want to play music tonight. I want to continue our good deeds going forward. It breaks my heart these wonderful things are in question now. I trust the system, I do not fear the truth, and I am not the man they have painted me to be.” This story’s featured image is by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images. The post Garth Brooks Burst Into Tears As Wife Trisha Yearwood Receives Special Honor appeared first on InspireMore.

Confirmed that Ukraine agreed to the Black Sea ceasefire

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