Having previously referred to Donald Trump's proposed border wall as a "medieval vanity project" and a "waste of taxpayer money," Kamala Harris has consistently stated that she would halt it. However, Harris has now pledged to sign a bill that would provide hundreds of millions of dollars to continue building a wall along the Southern border. 

Jack Smith refiled the DC case, claiming Donald Trump tried to overturn the government in 2021. He adjusted the indictment to meet the requirements of the Supreme Court immunity ruling or circumvent them. Days before today’s superseding indictment against Donald Trump for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election, Mr. Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors in […] The post New York Times Explains the Revised DC Indictment appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Donald Trump responded to the refilings by “Deranged Jack Smith” today, in what looks like politically-driven lawfare to most people. He responded in four posts on Truth Social. Hopefully, this gives him a new boost. Democrats are desperate to destroy Donald Trump’s candidacy. PERSECUTION OF A POLITICAL OPPONENT! In an effort to resurrect a “dead” […] The post Donald Trump Responds to “Deranged Jack Smith” appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin left an NPR reporter speechless Tuesday after the journalist attempted to criticize former president Donald Trump at an event focused on raising awareness of fentanyl overdoses. First Lady Suzanne Youngkin said at the “It Only Takes One” event that her husband’s administration had “all hands on deck” for a nonpartisan community outreach program aimed at helping “the most vulnerable” overcome addiction. Youngkin echoed his wife’s point, telling the crowd that “it’s time to move mountains” to fight addiction, because “fentanyl kills.” After the event, Brad Kutner, a reporter for NPR affiliate WVTF, attempted to make the conversation about Trump, claiming that the “peak in fentanyl overdoses occurred during the Trump administration when the borders supposedly were closed.” “Where does the intersection of closing the border and an increase in fentanyl deaths come into play here?” Kutner asked the governor. “Here we go,” Youngkin said, before laying into the reporter. “You and I will have nice conversations until I see you trying to play politics on an issue that is really disturbing to me,” Youngkin said. “Their children lost their lives, they lost it due to fentanyl, they lost it because it was poisoned,” the normally mild-mannered governor barked. “And it is coming across our border. We all know this. Do not try to undermine this article by playing politics.” Data from the National Institutes of Health found that the rate of increase in fentanyl overdoses slowed between 2017 and 2019, while Trump was in office. Overdoses picked up again in 2020 amid government-mandated COVID lockdowns. Kutner claimed in response that the Virginia Department of Health found overdoses had declined each year since 2021, under President Joe Biden was in the White House. But data from the National Institutes of Health shows that nationwide, fentanyl overdoses continued to rise in 2021 and 2022, the latest year available. Virginia was an exception. “Do you know how long I’ve been working on this? When did I become governor?” said Youngkin, who was elected in 2021. As Kutner struggled to understand a chart, Youngkin queried, “Are you a mathematician?” “Are you?” the reporter countered. “Yes, is the short answer,” replied Youngkin, who has degrees in mechanical engineering and business administration. Read the full exchange between Youngkin and Kunter here: REPORTER: Peak in fentanyl overdoses occurred during the Trump administration when the borders supposedly were closed. Where does the intersection of closing the border and an increase in fentanyl deaths come into play here? YOUNGKIN: I’m not sure you’re right. REPORTER: Even in our state, the peak was in 2021. It was rising from 18 up to 2021. YOUNGKIN: Sorry, who was president in 2021? So don’t premise a question with a false narrative. We know where this is coming from. It’s coming across an open border. The Biden administration opened the border and allowed this to happen. And anytime you want to take a deep dive on drug seizures coming across the border go talk to the Texas Department of Public Safety. REPORTER: Were they seizing less during the Trump administration and thats what was leading to the increase in deaths? YOUNGKIN: The increase in deaths has happened during the Biden administration. REPORTER: No, the increase started during the Trump administration. In Virginia they started to go up in 2018. YOUNGKIN: You premised the question incorrectly. Here we go. What we do know is there has been a systematic effort to bring fentanyl into this country, and at the end of the day it has absolutely rocketed while this border has been opened. And every Virginia parent here will talk to you about what happened to their child. Don’t try to undermine– REPORTER: I’m not undermining! VDH numbers– YOUNGKIN: You and I will have nice conversations until I see you trying to play politics on an issue that is really disturbing to me. Their children lost their lives, they lost it due to fentanyl, they lost it because it was poisoned. And it is coming across our border. We all know this. Do not try to undermine this article by playing politics. REPORTER: These are your VDH numbers. YOUNGKIN: Don’t even try it. 2021 is the peak. Don’t even suggest– REPORTER: There’s an increase there– YOUNGKIN: Are you a mathematician? REPORTER: Are you? YOUNGKIN: Yes, is the short answer. 2020, 2021, peaks in 2021. Fentanyl starting coming across the border at an extraordinary rate. It comes from China through California, gets flown into Virginia, trucked up our highways and we seize it every day. REPORTER: So the decrease that we’re showing in 22 and then 23, there’s no part–am I missing something? YOUNGKIN: These are overdoses. Do you know how long I’ve been working on this? When did I become governor? If you want to have an in-depth statistical discussion and decide who is responsible for overdose deaths in Virginia, I’m happy to go get our secretary of public safety out here and he will take you on a deep dive. But at the end of the day we understand where the fentanyl comes from, we understand that it comes from China into Mexico it comes across our border. It either goes to California and is flown into Richmond, or it comes up our highway system… We interdict a lot of it. The fact that the federal government has not closed our border and continues to allow fentanyl to come across this border is a travesty, and anybody who tries to suggest differently is trying to make a political excuse for a failed administration in Washington.

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) pointed out during a Tuesday campaign stop that as far as Vice President Kamala Harris is concerned, “day one” is long past and she’s had ample time to do all of the things she is promising to do if elected president. Vance, former President Donald Trump’s 2024 running mate, told a crowd in Michigan that Harris has had 1,300 days to make positive changes. “You had your chance, you FAILED and we’re not giving you a promotion,” he said. WATCH: .@JDVance: “Kamala, I hate to break it to you, but ‘Day One’ was 1300 days ago. You’ve been Vice President for three and a half years, what the hell have you been doing during all that time? The message from the state of Michigan is: you had your chance, you FAILED and we’re not… pic.twitter.com/BCxxdbF9VT — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 27, 2024 “Kamala, I hate to break it to you, but ‘Day One’ was 1300 days ago. You’ve been Vice President for three and a half years, what the hell have you been doing during all that time?” Vance asked. “The message from this crowd and this state of Michigan is: you had your chance, you FAILED and we’re not giving you a promotion,” he continued, adding, “And Donald J. Trump is coming back to clean up your mess, Kamala Harris, and it’s going to start right here in the state of Michigan.” The crowd immediately erupted in chants of “USA! USA! USA!” Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Vance posted on X on Tuesday about what Harris actually did on “day one” of the Biden-Harris administration, saying, “Kamala Harris opened the border on day one. Now Americans are dying at record numbers from fentanyl. She cast the deciding vote on the inflation explosion act. Now families can’t afford groceries or rent. She won’t do an interview because she can’t explain this record.” Kamala Harris opened the border on day one. Now Americans are dying at record numbers from fentanyl. She cast the deciding vote on the inflation explostion act. Now families can’t afford groceries or rent. She won’t do an interview because she can’t explain this record. — JD Vance (@JDVance) August 27, 2024 Harris did finally announce her first interview since Biden’s ouster made her the Democratic Party’s de facto candidate — a joint interview alongside running mate Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) — with friendly CNN anchor Dana Bash.

We love Shaquille O’Neal. He’s just a giant teddy bear who never takes himself too seriously. Shaq is known for having a great sense of humor. And for as funny as he is, he is equally philanthropic. There is a lot to love about Shaq, and he can make even the funniest Hollywood comedians laugh out loud. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow) Eddie Murphy Shared His Love For Shaq With Kelly Clarkson Eddie was on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and the pair discussed how much fun Shaq is. Kelly shared Shaq’s audition tape for Beverly Hills Cop, and it’s truly hilarious. Shaq stands in front of the camera for his screen test, pulls a banana out of his picket, and yells, “Shaqxel Foley, Beverly Hills Cop, freeze!” Off camera, the director says it’s “Axel, not Shaqxel,” but Shaq isn’t giving up and again calls him, “Shaqxel Foley.” It’s a fun play on Eddie’s famous character. When the clip cuts back to Kelly and Eddie, they both remark about how great of a sport Shaq is. “He is so nice. Thank you for doing that, bro. I really appreciate it,” Eddie says. Apparently, he attended a charity event with Kelly a while back and came out singing his rendition of Since U Been Gone. Kelly joked that Shaq was singing his own tune, but everyone loved it. The pair laughed and agreed that no matter what the challenge, Shaq is always “game.” They agreed that he is an amazing person and that they both love to work with him. Fans loved the clip and shared their kind words on Instagram. Someone wrote, “Shaq is amazing, absolutely true. Love you both Kelly and Ed Murphy!” This person agreed, “I love both Shaq and Eddie Murphy! They’re awesome!” Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is now streaming on Netflix. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Shaq Hilariously Auditions For “Beverly Hills Cop” And Eddie Murphy Is Beside Himself appeared first on InspireMore.

If staring up at the stars is your thing, you will want to check this out. In the pre-dawn sky tomorrow, August 28th will be a rare sight. Six of our solar system’s planets will perfectly line up to create a planetary parade. Planetary Parade You Don’t Want To Miss Incredible events like this don’t happen every day. Daily Galaxy says this will be “the first large-scale planetary alignment since June 2024.” Now, you may be wondering what exactly a planetary parade is. First, a planetary alignment is when two or more planets line up in the sky. To be considered a parade, there needs to be at least five planets in alignment. Additionally, this alignment has to be visible from Earth. Unsplash While smaller alignments are more common, large-scale alignments are rare. This means that this event tomorrow is something you do not want to miss. Tomorrow, six of the planets will be in alignment—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn. When To See This Alignment Whether or not these planets align depends on the length of each planet’s orbit around the sun. While these planets are usually scattered far and wide, this planetary parade allows us to see them all together. It also helps shed light on how interconnected our solar system truly is. The best time to see the alignment is about an hour before sunrise. However, if you are not a morning person, do not fret. The alignment should be visible for a few days afterward as well. Additionally, the more removed from light sources you are, the better your view will be. While you can see Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn with your naked eye, you will need a telescope to see Neptune and Uranus. The NY Post shared that the planets will be visible at different times and appear in different colors. How To Tell Which Planet You’re Looking At In the Planetary Parade Pexels The NY Post added great details on what to look for regarding certain planets in the alignment. “Saturn will stroll out first. Visible in the late evening, the planet will take on a yellowish hue. Neptune comes in second, appearing near the Pisces constellation, followed by Uranus. Jupiter and Mars will rise near the waning crescent moon. Mercury will rise last and just before dawn.” If you are staring up at the dark sky and cannot tell if you are witnessing this rare phenomenon or just the beautiful stars, there is a trick. Stars twinkle; planets do not. Jupiter should be easier to spot as it will be brighter than everything except the moon. Further, the use of astronomy apps can help you better recognize where to look for this incredible planetary parade. The featured image source is here. The post Don’t Miss Your Chance To See A Rare Six-Planet Parade Tomorrow Night! appeared first on InspireMore.

Princess Kate’s brother, James Middleton, is an animal lover with a particular fondness for dogs. He even dedicated his upcoming memoir, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, to the greatest dog he’s ever known. So when James saw a story about a stranger’s lost dog recently, he had to share. James Middleton Rallies Around Man Who Lost His Dog On Air France Flight “This is so sad,” he wrote in an Instagram story. “As someone who travels regularly, this is my worst nightmare.” Ramón Alberto Piriz was recently traveling from Argentina to Morocco with his dog, Sombra, on an Air France flight, according to a Change.org petition. “Due to airline policy regarding weight restrictions, Sombra, whose weight exceeded the cabin limit, was required to be transported in the cargo hold. Tragically, upon arrival in Paris, Ramón Alberto Piriz (owner’s friend) was informed that Sombra was missing,” the petition reads. It’s unclear where Sombra is, but James wants to help hold the airline accountable. He tagged Air France, writing, “It’s International Dog Day on Monday,” in reference to the August 26 holiday. Princess Kate’s Brother Shared An International Dog Day Post According to People, James has had many dogs, but Ella was the canine who led him to his wife, Alizee. The pair married in 2021 and have a son, Inigo. They also have a house full of dogs. James told Hello! that “Ella introduced me to Alizée; a few years later, we got married, and another year or so later, Inigo arrived. Ella and Inigo never met but every moment Ella is with us. So if it wasn’t for that moment…I would not have been able to capture this moment.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Middleton (@jmidy) The photo shows several perky pooches and Inigo right in the middle. “Happy International Dog Day To celebrate, we got Inigo a dog of his own,” he writes. A fan wrote, “Hello happy international dog day James I love what you have put on that made me giggle xx.” “That’s why they call him the leader of the pack vroom vroom,” another comment reads. This story’s featured image is by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images for GQ Germany. The post Princess Kate’s Brother Is Desperate To Help Stranger Who’s Living His “Worst Nightmare” appeared first on InspireMore.