Do not expect any of the names floating around in regard to former President Donald Trump’s search for a running mate to make the final cut‚ according to a GOP senator. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke to POLITICO about Trump’s search for a vice president to serve in a second term‚ which has drawn a great deal of speculation in the run-up to the November election after two campaigns with Mike Pence as his running mate. “He’ll ask you about people‚” Tuberville said‚ adding‚ “All I can tell you is‚ if you’re hearing any names‚ it ain’t going to be them. It’s all propaganda.” Among those said to be in consideration include Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC)‚ Marco Rubio (R-FL)‚ Katie Britt (R-AL)‚ and J.D. Vance (R-OH); South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem; and Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Byron Donalds (R-FL). The report also noted Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders‚ who served as Trump’s White House press secretary‚ and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum‚ who ran against Trump in the primary this cycle‚ are under consideration. Last month‚ the New York Post reported that Trump ruled out former GOP rival Vivek Ramaswamy for VP‚ but would consider him for a Cabinet post. Donald Trump Jr.‚ the former president’s eldest son‚ told the outlet he’s pushing for a “fighter” like journalist Tucker Carlson‚ Vance‚ or Ramaswamy. Trump himself has floated possibilities‚ including Scott and Noem‚ while stressing there are “a lot of good people” he could choose from. Sources told POLITICO that Susan Wiles‚ an adviser to former President Trump‚ is working on devising a short list of VP contenders. One insider even suggested Trump may “draw this out ‘Apprentice’-syle‚” a reference to his old reality TV show on NBC. Tuberville hearkened back to his experience as a college football coach in dismissing all the buzz in the VP hunt. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Like football coaches whenever there’s a job opening‚ my agent always put my name in there to get me a raise‚ get me publicity and all that‚” he said. President Joe Biden‚ like Trump‚ has secured enough delegates to clinch his party’s nomination. He is sticking with Vice President Kamala Harris. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced Nicole Shanahan‚ the ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin‚ would be his running mate.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said during an interview over the weekend that everyone who was killed last week on the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a migrant. Van Hollen made the remarks during a Sunday interview on ABC News’ “This Week” while talking about the incident in which a 1‚000-foot cargo ship‚ the Dali‚ hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore‚ causing the bridge to collapse instantly. “We’re working to help the families of the six individuals‚” Van Hollen said. “All of them‚ all immigrants. It’s a clear example about the contributions and the sacrifices that immigrants make.” Host Martha Raddatz said that the migrants came from Honduras‚ El Salvador‚ Mexico‚ and Guatemala. “And the other priority right now is to open the channel because this is a thriving port of Baltimore. We have over 15‚000 people working directly for the port‚” Van Hollen said. “Thousands of others — their livelihood depends on the port. So‚ opening that channel is the priority.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “And I want to thank President Biden because he has followed through on his commitment‚” he continued. “The Army Corps of Engineers will cover all the cost of clearing the channel. We have submitted our requests for rebuilding the bridge to the emergency relief program. We’ve been invited in that program. The federal government will pay 90 percent of the costs and Senator [Ben] Cardin and I are planning to introduce legislation to cover the other 10.” WATCH: Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen provides an update on the rebuilding plan following the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge. “The federal government will pay 90% of the cost and Senator Cardin and I plan to introduce legislation to cover the other 10.” https://t.co/tbdPPdCc6Y pic.twitter.com/rJZZHW5lJV — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 31‚ 2024

The following is an edited transcript of an interview between Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief and Morning Wire co-host John Bickley and former ESPN SportsCenter anchor Sage Steele on her battle with the network over vaccine mandates and her plans for the future. Listen to the full interview here. JOHN: Joining us now to discuss her journey from ESPN SportsCenter anchor to “canceled” to now host of her own show is Sage Steele. Sage‚ thank you so much for joining us. SAGE: Thank you for having me. JOHN: You’ve now launched “The Sage Steele Show‚” which we’d like to ask you about‚ but let’s start with you parting ways with Disney and ESPN. For those who haven’t tracked that sequence of events‚ can you tell us exactly what happened there? SAGE: That’s a big‚ long answer. It was almost a two year process to be honest with you. I was on a podcast on a day off‚ giving my opinions and views on my own experiences and things that were happening at that time. That was in September or October of 2021. I was suspended for it‚ punished‚ silenced‚ and assignments were taken away from me and I was told that if I didn’t apologize publicly‚ I would lose my job. Listen‚ there were years and years leading up to the point where I spoke differently from others. I didn’t follow the same narrative. I decided to stand up only because of the hypocrisy I saw on the other side where all of my peers were able to go on the network whenever they wanted and say what they wanted [because it was the accepted narrative]‚ even if it had nothing to do with sports on ESPN platforms. And of course‚ I’d lived a lot of it behind the scenes. Then‚ once you’re punished‚ at some point you have a decision to make. For me‚ I knew that it was enough. I also knew it was bigger than me‚ and that’s kind of what was happening throughout society in America — where if you don’t follow a certain narrative‚ then you’re silenced and punished and canceled. Also‚ once you get canceled so many times‚ it’s easier to say‚ “Wait a minute.” So I took a stand and did something I never thought I’d do‚ which is file a lawsuit against the company that I loved and ended up working for‚ for almost 17 years. It broke my heart‚ but I know it was the right thing because it’s truly about standing up for yourself and others and for freedom of speech. JOHN: Now‚ vaccines played a central role in your split with ESPN‚ correct? Can you explain that for us? SAGE: Yes. So at Disney‚ of course ESPN is owned by Disney‚ we were required to be fully vaccinated by September 30‚ 2021. I waited until literally the very last day. I was devastated about it and didn’t agree with being forced. There’s a difference between the vaccine and the vaccine mandate. I had an issue with the mandate because I wasn’t comfortable with the vaccine yet. I just wanted more time for more research to be done. I’d done my homework and I think the average is six to nine years for the FDA to approve a vaccine. And this was shoved out there pretty quickly as we know. It became super political on both sides and I just didn’t feel comfortable with doing it. So‚ I actually went onto that podcast that day directly from getting the shot. I was pretty emotional‚ probably‚ and was running a little bit hot‚ but I was pretty measured with my comments. And I basically said‚ “Listen‚ I just don’t agree that anyone should be forced to do something to their body. I think it’s sick and scary for any company to do that‚ but I love my job. I need my job‚ and I complied in order to keep my job.” And that’s what I said. Since then I’ve obviously thought so much about it. If I had said the opposite — if I had said‚ “Listen‚ all these anti-vaxxers are being quite selfish‚ they don’t care about their neighbors or their coworkers or their families‚ just get it” — I would have been celebrated. The other comments I made about race and being biracial and people telling me I should identify as black‚ even though I’m black and white‚ if I had said the other idea‚ I feel like I would have been celebrated. That’s where the hypocrisy was and that’s why I stood up. JOHN: I should note for disclosure purposes — and also because it proved very consequential — that The Daily Wire sued the federal government over its vaccine mandate for big companies. We put ourselves at severe risk by doing so‚ but we won that lawsuit. And it’s something that we felt like we had to do. Your story certainly resonates with that move. SAGE: Can I hug you for that? Because it’s been people like you and groups like yours who stand up — it just meant the world to me. And I have to say‚ doing it alone — and I’m a single mother of three kids‚ high school and college age kids — it’s not cheap to stand up. It’s scary when you’re on your own and you’re financially responsible for everybody. Along with throwing away the career that I loved‚ as I was told I was doing. But sometimes it’s bigger than us. And so people like you made me feel not quite as alone. It’s amazing what happens when you do take a stand and step out — how many thousands‚ millions of people — you realize you’re so not alone. There’s such fear and we just can’t lead with that fear anymore. JOHN: About that‚ how have you seen people embrace you? And what’s this next phase in your career? SAGE: I cannot tell you how excited I am about what’s next. Being able to have true‚ deep‚ genuine conversations‚ kind of a talk show format‚ but not an interview‚ it’s more of a conversation. There’s a huge difference. I’m all about freedom of speech and diversity of thought; that’s what I lead with. Anyone who knows me will back that up. That’s why‚ when Bill Maher offered me a job while I was on his Club Random podcast‚ I thought he was joking. And then he did it again. Of all people‚ Bill Maher is someone with whom I see things completely differently. I’m definitely more conservative; he is definitely far Left. He doesn’t believe in marriage and kids; he’s an atheist and thinks it’s all crazy. And I’m the opposite in every single category. I love that we can sit and talk. Most importantly‚ he saw where my heart is‚ which is to truly be accepting of everyone and welcome diverse thoughts. And to give me a show to do that? It’s so much bigger than me. This is about trying to show America that this can exist: We can lead with kindness and be strong in our beliefs. It’s a beautiful thing that Bill Maher saw this controversial conservative‚ former ESPN star and said‚ “No‚ no‚ no‚ I’m going to give her a shot‚ even though I completely feel differently about huge important issues in our country.” I think it’s a win for everybody and I’m so honored. JOHN: During the COVID pandemic‚ we saw censorship on a level I don’t think we’ve ever seen before‚ at least not in recent decades. Do you feel like there’s progress being made‚ or are we still under this heavy-handed censorship complex? SAGE: I think there is. Obviously you do this every single day and pay super close attention to it. I’m probably a step back from you‚ but watching it in a different way as a journalist now‚ my journalism career is changing and evolving. I feel like there’s progress and to me the biggest reason for it is Elon Musk. I’m so grateful for him taking that huge chance. I don’t care how many billions of dollars you have‚ that is a risk he has taken. It’s been fascinating to watch him‚ what he tweets and what he says. I think it gives the majority of America hope because I truly believe that most Americans think like we do — like we don’t all have to believe the same things‚ but you must be respectful of everyone’s opinion and their right to have it. So‚ because of Elon Musk‚ it is changing. I have seen and read about so many other people taking stands. It’s fascinating to learn what’s going on with Google and all the suppression over the last 12 years with the election process. That stuff’s being exposed. I feel like on the old Twitter‚ now X‚ that we would never have been able to hear about that‚ not as quickly and efficiently and accurately. So‚ to me‚ there is progress and we have to continue. I believe there’s a groundswell for people like us who just want all things available for us to review and allow us to make our own decisions. That’s what had been taken away and people didn’t realize it. Now it’s being exposed and that’s the win. That’s what I want to talk about on my show with a variety of guests. Yes‚ some will be athletes‚ but also people in Hollywood‚ some politicians‚ actors‚ all the above‚ because I think we probably have a lot more in common than we believe. It doesn’t all have to be political. I want to hear their “whys” and most importantly though‚ when it all hits the fan‚ how do they push through? How do they push through those adverse moments in their lives despite making it all look perfect on TV or on the internet? What I have found is most people believe like us‚ but they’re fearful — fearful in Hollywood in particular to speak their truth. So‚ I hope and pray that I can make people comfortable — comfortable enough to do that. And then‚ when people open up and speak openly‚ I think everybody wins and others realize‚ “Hey‚ I’m not alone and we’re right to stand up and speak our own truths. It doesn’t have to fit a certain narrative.” JOHN: As you mentioned‚ Bill Maher is far-left on many issues. Is he putting any restrictions on your topics for your show? SAGE: Zero. Nothing. It’s beautiful. I’m so not used to this world. I’m like‚ “Wait‚ what?” I’m waiting for someone from the Disney offices in Burbank to reach up and cut me off. It’s just a whole new world. Bill and I agree on some of the core issues. That’s what we found out in that podcast I did with him on Club Random — about immigration‚ he thinks it’s completely out of control; about transgender‚ the transgender sports‚ women’s sports issue‚ out of control and ridiculous and scary; and of course the vaccine‚ vaccine mandates‚ nuts. So those are three core issues that have obviously been so divisive. But again‚ when you look at my stance on things‚ how I feel about things based on myself and being a mother and not having a certain platform‚ and then you look at Bill Maher with his massive platform and his very Left-leaning liberal approach to pretty much everything in life. But it’s a great lesson‚ that when we are respectful‚ when we talk and lead with kindness‚ we realize we actually have a lot more in common. And he’s like‚ “Go girl. Say what you want‚ ask what you want‚ do what you want.” There’s a trust there already‚ and it’s something I’m so grateful for because I’m not used to that. JOHN: Final question before you go: What have you been surprised by and what are you looking most forward to in this next phase? SAGE: Well‚ thank you. I was just so shocked and honored that someone on “the other side of the aisle” saw the need for more conversation‚ and for Bill Maher to believe that I could be the one. I’ve never been given that kind of platform before. But it’s not about me or Bill; it’s about what has to happen. It does take courage though‚ right? For someone like Bill to say‚ “Oh‚ I’m going to go right into these waters and give a voice to someone with whom I feel so differently.” Kudos to him for seeing the big picture beyond what he believes. I am so excited to have these conversations and make them continue. Because if we don’t do this – I’m not trying to be dramatic – I believe we lose America and I do believe it’s now or never. So here we go with Club Random and Bill and me and a whole bunch of other guests. I hope you guys take a chance and listen. JOHN: We certainly will. Sage‚ thank you so much for joining us. We’d love to talk to you again. SAGE: I would love to. I listen to y’all every morning. So thank you. JOHN: That’s certainly nice to hear. Thanks again for coming on. SAGE: Thank you. God bless. Listen to the full Morning Wire interview here.

Former U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie said during an interview over the weekend that the threat that ISIS poses to the U.S. homeland is becoming serious because of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy. McKenzie made the remarks during a Sunday interview on ABC News’ “This Week” with Martha Raddatz where he was asked about the recent ISIS terrorist attack in Moscow. “General‚ your CENTCOM successor‚ General Michael Kurilla‚ said just days before the Moscow attack that ISIS-K‚ quote‚ ‘retains the capability and will to attack U.S. and Western interests abroad in as little as six months and with little or no warning’‚” Raddatz said. “What’s your confidence in that intelligence?” she asked. “I think General Kurilla is spot on with that assessment‚” McKenzie responded. “Here’s the problem. Again‚ we go back to ISIS-K. If you can keep pressure on them that they’re in their homeland and their base‚ it makes it hard for them to conduct these types of attacks.” “Unfortunately‚ we no longer place that pressure on them‚ so they’re free to gain strength‚ they’re free to plan‚ they’re free to coordinate and to outreach that hit us in our homelands‚” he continued. “So‚ you might as well be playing an away game than a home game. We’ve chosen to play a home game.” When asked if the threat to the U.S. would be different had Biden not chaotically pulled U.S. forces out of Afghanistan‚ McKenzie said that if Biden had left the recommended 2‚500 troops there that “things would be different.” “Laving 2‚500 troops‚ along with our NATO partners‚ who would have left 4‚000 or 5‚000 troops‚ we would have been able to continue to work against ISIS‚ which was the principal reason we’re in Afghanistan‚ to prevent attacks in our homeland‚” he said. “I think we might be in a different place now. I think we might actually be safer than we are.” “In Afghanistan‚ we have almost no ability to see into that country and almost no ability to strike into that country. And so‚ ISIS there is able to grow unabated. There’s no pressure on them‚” he later added. “And‚ again‚ our operating theory has always been with violent extremists‚ you want local security forces to be able to control them‚ and then you want them to not be able to establish a connective tissue internationally that allows them to carry out external attacks abroad and it’s very hard to do that in Afghanistan where you just don’t have the ability to sense‚ you don’t have the ability to strike‚ and very limited resources.” He said that ISIS “has a strong desire to attack” the U.S. and that “they’re going to try to do it.” “And so‚ I think the threat is growing‚” he continued. “It’s began to grow as soon as we left Afghanistan‚ took pressure off ISIS-K. So think we should expect further attempts of this nature against the United States as well as our partners and other nations abroad. I think this is inevitable.” WATCH:

On Easter Sunday a magistrate judge in El Paso‚ Texas‚ ordered the release of migrants who were charged with rioting after a large group stormed the border‚ tearing down razor wire and clashing with members of the Texas National Guard in the process. Presiding Magistrate Judge Humberto Acosta delivered the ruling after accusing the El Paso District Attorney’s office of failing to prepare properly and thus not being ready and “not being ready to proceed with detention hearings for each defendant‚” The El Paso Times reported on Sunday. “It is the ruling of the court is that all the rioting participation cases will be released on their own recognizance‚” Acosta said‚ but court officials did confirm that any defendants who were subject to previously-ordered federal immigration holds would not be released under that order. The group of illegal immigrants released pursuant to Sunday’s ruling only represented some of the more than 70 who were arrested after the border breach – which was perpetrated by a large group of mostly young men from Venezuela on March 21 — and another hearing for other involved defendants is scheduled to take place on Monday. The breach occurred at “Border Safety Initiative Marker No. 36 in the Riverside area of El Paso’s Lower Valley‚” the Times reported‚ and those involved tore down razor wire before crashing through the fence. Some of the defendants were also charged with assault and criminal mischief after clashing with members of the National Guard‚ and the Times said it was “unclear” whether Judge Acosta intended for those defendants to be released as well as those whose sole charge was “riot participation.” Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens recently sat down with CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez to discuss the situation‚ which he called a definite “national security threat.” “What’s keeping me up at night is the 140‚000 known got-aways‚” Owens said. “Why are they risking their lives and crossing in areas where we can’t get to? Why are they hiding? What do they have to hide? What are they bringing in? What is their intent? Where are they coming from? We simply don’t know the answers to those questions. Those things for us are what represent the threat to our communities.”

Cartoon Network made sure to post in celebration of the Transgender Day of Visibility on Sunday‚ but made no mention of the fact that Easter Sunday also fell on March 31st this year — this despite the fact that 1.6 million Americans over 13 identify as transgender‚ and over 200 million identify as Christian and presumably celebrate Easter. In a post on Instagram‚ the cable channel’s official account shared a picture of what appeared to be a rainbow in just the colors of the pink‚ white‚ and blue transgender pride flag. The same picture appeared several times in a carousel that included different affirmative captions for each frame: I am growing into my fullest self. My body belongs to me. I love who I am‚ and who I will become. I am not alone in my journey. My existence is revolutionary. I belong‚ just as much as everyone else. Only I can decide who I am. My identity is a process‚ not a race. I am needed‚ and I am loved. I deserve peace and safety.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetworkofficial) The post read‚ “Affirmations for our trans and gender non-conforming family. You are valid‚ just as you are” — and a follow up comment added‚ “We’re not doing hate today. Be kind or be blocked.” The cable network‚ which typically gears the majority of its daytime programming toward an audience of children‚ has waded into the culture war in the past as well – and has routinely pushed radical gender ideology whenever given the opportunity. For 2023’s Transgender visibility Day‚ Cartoon Network posted the following on X: “Addressing someone using their pronouns and name shows that you RESPECT them as their authentic self! We celebrate the journey of our trans and gender-non-conforming friends on this #TransgenderDayofVisibility! Addressing someone using their pronouns and name shows that you RESPECT them as their authentic self! 💖 We celebrate the journey of our trans and gender-non-conforming friends on this #TransgenderDayofVisibility!⁣🎨: steeeeevn⁣/IG⁣#CartoonNetwork #TransDayOfVisibility pic.twitter.com/fMcEBQtrGr — Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetwork) March 30‚ 2023 An episode of “We Baby Bears” that aired just a few months later included a “non-binary inclusive” story line that focused on the usage of preferred pronouns and dropped just in time to coincide with PRIDE Month.

This dad’s wholesome “conversation” with his baby daughter while he gets her dressed for the day is melting millions of hearts. TikTok mom-influencer Nikki Brown showcased the most adorable video that showed her husband helping his budding fashionista infant with her morning outfit. While his daughter is only a few months old‚ she’s fully invested in the moment and she babbles replies. @nikkiverabrown I love him as a girl dad #girldad #dadsoftiktok #dad #momsoftiktok #babiesoftiktok #baby #babygirl #babiesoftiktok #babyfever ♬ What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell The dad offers her two options‚ “the flowered pants with the pink shirt” or “the pink pants with the ruffles on the butt.” As the dad showcases the clothes and talks‚ the sweet baby sits in a chair and coos and laughs and pays attention to his every word and movement. Together‚ the dad and his little girl settle on the ruffle-butt pants‚ a shirt that reads “love‚” and a tan bow. But Dad decides she has to change because the pants look “one month too small.” “I love him as a girl dad‚” Nikki captioned. The video has nearly 5.5 million views to date‚ and followers can’t help but gush over the doting dad and the special connection he has with his little girl. “She’s so beautiful!” someone wrote. “The communication between baby girl and daddy is adorable‚ especially her talking.” “This conversation ‚” YouTube star Ms. Rachel added. “This is my most favorite video ever……daddy/ daughter relationship will be top tier such a blessing‚” commented another fan. Be sure to share this video with all the girl dads in your life! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Loving Dad Melts Hearts Playing Stylist for His Baby Daughter in Adorable Video appeared first on InspireMore.

A Milwaukee teen suffering from MALS had the experience of a lifetime when she met her country music icon‚ Zach Bryan. Megan Pederson‚ 19‚ has been battling Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) for years. As Megan explained to WTMJ-4‚ The disorder “cuts off blood supply to your digestive organs‚ so they don’t really function the way they should.” MALS is extremely painful and most doctors don’t know how to treat it. “It was like a nightmare that I couldn’t escape. Like everything I once knew was gone‚” she told the publication. Throughout her journey with the syndrome‚ Megan has relied on Zach Bryan’s music. She said his lyrics and melodies give her peace during her most challenging moments. “His music just isn’t music to me‚” she shared. “It’s my escape. It’s my everything.” in 2023‚ the teen stayed in Oklahoma for over two months to work with specialists‚ and she explained those days as “the worst” and “the best days” of her life. One of the best days came when she was able to go to her first Zach Bryan concert. While she was in the crowd‚ she met Zach’s dad‚ Dwayne‚ and formed a lasting friendship with him. “We had an instant connection‚” he said. @goodnewscorrespondent Megan couldn’t believe it when Zach Bryan came off stage to gift her his guitar. Megan who has been very ill made a sign that one of her life goals was to meet him. Well‚ not only did she meet him but got a backstage tour. Love this .: @meganspederson ♬ original sound – Good News Correspondent After meeting Dwayne‚ he made it a point to stay in touch with Megan. He would often call to check in and chat‚ and one day he had good news—his son was playing a concert near her‚ and he invited her to sit stageside. “That countdown was once so big‚” Megan said. “We didn’t know if I would make it another day‚ another week. We didn’t know if I would make it until Christmas‚ let alone the concert.” On March 20th‚ Megan made it to the big day‚ and Zach Bryan was ready to greet her with a signed guitar‚ hugs and conversations‚ and a backstage pass. While Megan said she felt like she was going to faint from excitement‚ her time with Zach was a “revival” for her body and soul. “Mentally‚ his music has gotten me through a hundred percent of my worst days‚” she admitted. “And I firmly believe that’s the reason why.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post A Teen Suffering From MALS Gets Experience Of A Lifetime From Country Star Zach Bryan appeared first on InspireMore.