Vice President Kamala Harris ditched Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Congressional address in order to speak at the Zeta Phi Beta sorority’s Grand Boule in Indiana, an event that aides said she had previously planned to attend. The event was titled, “Finer Women Amplifying The Extraordinary Power of S.H.E. through Legacy, Leadership & Impact,” and was scheduled to be held July 23-28 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Despite the event being previously scheduled, critics pointed out the awkward optics of Harris not being present at Netanyahu’s address — particularly because President Joe Biden was not attending either and because, since Biden officially dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday, she has since become the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee. “I cannot imagine worse optics for the White House not to have Biden or Harris at this speech. Seems so very small. The fact that she was at a sorority speech is just an incredible choice,” Josh Holmes said. I cannot imagine worse optics for the White House not to have Biden or Harris at this speech. Seems so very small. The fact that she was at a sorority speech is just an incredible choice. — Josh Holmes (@HolmesJosh) July 24, 2024 “Hamas is still holding over 100 hostages and Kamala Harris is skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to go to a sorority event. She needs to get serious,” Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) added. WATCH BEN SHAPIRO’S ‘SCAMALA: KAMALA HARRIS UNMASKED’ ON DAILYWIRE+ Hamas is still holding over 100 hostages and Kamala Harris is skipping Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to go to a sorority event. She needs to get serious. — Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) July 24, 2024 From the New York Post: “Today’s cover: Kamala Harris skipping Netanyahu’s speech to Congress to address sorority event instead.” Today’s cover: Kamala Harris skipping Netanyahu’s speech to Congress to address sorority event instead https://t.co/EOHbMQWubi pic.twitter.com/vTljkcdRBk — New York Post (@nypost) July 24, 2024 “VP Harris avoiding Netanyahu’s address to attend a sorority function is the wrong choice. Israel is a democracy and an ally under constant siege from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, all funded by Iran. Her failure to attend turns her back not on one man but on 10 million Israelis,” Mark Penn posted. “She need not agree with all but she should do her job as Pres. of the Senate and be there.” VP Harris avoiding Netanyahu’s address to attend a sorority function is the wrong choice. Israel is a democracy and an ally under constant siege from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, all funded by Iran. Her failure to attend turns her back not on one man but on 10 million… — Mark Penn (@Mark_Penn) July 24, 2024 While Harris missed Netanyahu’s address for another event, dozens of members of her party boycotted it intentionally. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and others refused to attend the speech, while anti-Israel Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) did attend solely in order to hold up a sign in the chamber claiming that Netanyahu was a “war criminal.” Rashida Tlaib holds ‘War Criminal’ sign as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress. pic.twitter.com/q2GZTd4Ucf — CSPAN (@cspan) July 24, 2024

Fox News offered to host a presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden stepped out of the race on Sunday and endorsed Harris for president. In a letter on Tuesday from Fox News Media President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace and Fox News Vice President of Politics Jessica Loker — to both the Trump and Harris campaigns — the network proposed a debate in Pennsylvania in September before early voters go to the polls in the 2024 election. “Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee, FOX News Media is amending our proposal for a debate this cycle,” the letter from Fox News read. “Given the race has changed, we’d like to request the opportunity to host a Presidential Debate between VP Harris and former President Trump.” “We propose to host the debate in the state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 17, just as early voting is getting underway there and in other key battlegrounds,” the letter added. “We are open to discussion on the exact date, format and location – with or without an audience. Again, we believe Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, the faces of our political coverage, are the best choices to moderate.”  Fox News has sent a letter to the Trump and Harris campaigns proposing a September 17 debate in Pennsylvania. The network is suggesting @BretBaier and @marthamaccallum as moderators. pic.twitter.com/QnMFNazoon — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) July 24, 2024 “As you recall, despite not having a Democratic debate in 2016/2020, Fox News was able to secure town halls with Democratic candidates such as: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, Amy Klobuchar and Kirsten Gillibrand,” the proposal continued, noting some viewership stats and Fox News’ “strength with key demographics such as independent voters in swing states.” There is no word yet on if either campaign will take Fox News up on the offer. However, on Tuesday, Trump told Fox News that he would “absolutely” be open to debating Harris, calling it “important,” the outlet noted. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “I would be willing to do more than one debate, actually,” Trump said. “I haven’t agreed to anything. I agreed to a debate with Joe Biden,” he added, moments later. In June, CNN hosted the first presidential debate between Biden and Trump, and the president’s disastrous performance at the debate started the onslaught of calls by Hollywood and Democrats for him to drop out of the race. When Biden was the Democratic presidential nominee, the Trump campaign had agreed to have ABC host a debate in September and a Fox News presidential debate on October 2, the outlet noted. Related: Trump Campaign Warns Networks About Giving Kamala Harris A ‘Primetime Campaign Commercial’

Iowa GOP Senator Chuck Grassley released body camera footage on Tuesday of Secret Service and local law enforcement responding to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The footage shows law enforcement standing on the roof of the American Glass Research building where 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks fired multiple shots at Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania. Crooks struck Trump in the face, seriously injured two rally attendees, and killed 50-year-old Corey Comperatore. “Bodycam footage provides more info than Secret Service will share w America We NEED detailed answers ASAP on security failures TRANSPARENCY BRINGS ACCOUNTABILITY,” Grassley posted on X. JUST IN: Bodycam footage released by Senator Chuck Grassley from the Trump Pennsylvania rally on July 13th. The video was obtained from the Beaver County Emergency Services Unit. In the footage, the men were discussing how they had noticed Thomas Crooks earlier before the… pic.twitter.com/KQErF69xk5 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 23, 2024 Crooks can be seen lying dead in the background with a pool of blood alongside what appears to be the rifle he used in the attack. In the footage, a man in a black suit is talking with several law enforcement personnel about what was going on. According to video, a sniper had apparently taken pictures of a man on a bike who had been flagged as suspicious. The man in the black suit is asked if there was anyone detained over the shooting. Reportedly, several people who had been reportedly videoing the shooter on the roof were now being held for questioning. “We have one shooter, deceased. I think we have three victims in the crowd. Did you guys hear that, too?” an agent said. The men only respond by saying they saw two helicopters leave the scene. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Grassley said that he obtained the footage from the Beaver County Emergency Service Unit. “For the past 10 days, questions have only been building regarding the catastrophic security failure that occurred on July 13. Federal agencies, particularly the Secret Service, have failed to be transparent with the American people. This assassination attempt is a matter of significant public interest, and the public’s business ought to be public. I’m releasing these records as part of my efforts to get answers and hold agencies accountable.” In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe, Grassley requested the Secret Service operational security plan for the rally and other records related to the incident. Grassley also asked who was responsible for securing the rooftop of the building that Crooks attacked from.

As Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer basks in the national spotlight and gets floated for a potential spot on the Democrats’ 2024 ticket, she’s being slammed at home for signing an education budget that cuts deep into school safety and mental health spending. The budget, which passed the Michigan legislature with support from Democrats and was signed by Whitmer on Tuesday, cuts school safety and mental health funding by a whopping $300 million, a 92% decrease, The Detroit News reported. The cuts also take from teachers’ pension funds and leave the per-student funding without an increase for the first time in 13 years. The budget cuts have led to an outcry from Republicans in the state legislature, school district superintendents, and teachers. Education advocates — who often support Democratic Party politicians and policies — have also blasted Whitmer and Michigan Democrats over the education cuts. “I have no words,” Republican state Rep. Gina Johnsen told The Daily Wire in a phone interview. Johnsen said that Republicans were given no time to read the budget before a vote was taken. “The party that gets criticized for not caring cared, and the party that said they cared so much just gouged the education budget,” Johnsen said. The state representative added that multiple Democratic state legislators who voted for the budget are “now horrified by the last-minute changes that went through, and they’re saying, ‘Oh my gosh, I wouldn’t have voted for it had I known.’” Johnsen predicted that Michigan would see “layoffs in the education field” because of the new budget cuts. Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice, who was appointed by the Democrat-majority State Board of Education, also expressed concern about the budget. “This reduction will slow Michigan’s recent momentum in addressing student mental health challenges,” he said in a statement. “A $300 million reduction in funding for children’s mental health services and school safety fails to recognize the physical and mental health needs of our students.” Robert McCann, the executive director of The K-12 Alliance of Michigan, blasted Whitmer’s education budget as “misguided.” “There will, unfortunately, be consequences of this misguided budget felt in every school across Michigan,” he said. McCann worked as chief of staff for the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus while Whitmer was the Michigan Senate Minority leader a decade ago. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Michigan Education Association President Chandra Madafferi praised some aspects of the budget, but acknowledged, “There were deep cuts to categorical funding for school safety and student mental health — cuts that will need to be navigated at the local level to keep our schools safe learning spaces for all students and employees. Our hope is that state lawmakers will return after the summer break to pass a supplemental budget that funds these critical student mental health and safety priorities.” While education faced a 92% cut, Whitmer and Michigan Democrats passed over $400 million in earmarked pet projects, including $10 million for a youth sports complex in Frankenmuth and $2 million for Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, among multiple other projects, Bridge Michigan reported. Republican state Rep. Cam Cavitt told The Daily Wire that both sides of the aisle were working to get schools the funding they need for safety and mental health, but “the governor gutted that.” “And why did the governor do that? So she could give out political gifts to her base who go back to the splash pads and the cricket fields,” Cavitt said. “I have six school districts in my House district and not one of the superintendents is in favor of the budget,” he added. The cuts to school safety and mental health spending are especially concerning to some educators and advocates in the wake of the Oxford High School shooting in November 2021, where a lone gunman claimed the lives of four of his classmates. “Republicans made school safety and mental health top priorities in our education budgets, but now that Democrats have full control, they’re reversing course and cutting support for these critical student needs,” House Republican Leader Matt Hall said earlier this month. While the new budget has been signed, Democrats could still bring a supplemental package to the floor for a vote when the legislature returns from recess later this month. The Daily Wire has reached out to Gov. Whitmer’s office, requesting comment on the budget. The Michigan governor, who has been on tour to promote her new book “True Gretch,” is viewed as a powerful player in the future of the Democratic Party. Whitmer was floated as a potential replacement for Democrats as the party’s nominee for the 2024 election, and after Vice President Kamala Harris presumably locked up the nomination, some have speculated that Whitmer could be offered the VP slot.

The political satire TV series “Veep” is experiencing a resurgence in popularity following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he’s ending his reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate. The Emmy Award-winning HBO series starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus ended in 2019, but clips have been circulating ever since Biden’s announcement as fans compare the fictional character Selina Meyer to Harris. Per The Hill, viewership on the series increased 353% on Monday compared to the previous day. This was one day after Biden said he was dropping out. The outlet noted that viewers watched 2.2 million total minutes of the series on MAX Monday compared to 486,000 total minutes on Sunday. Harris mentioned “Veep” last year during an interview with Stephen Colbert, claiming, “There are bits of [the show] that are actually quite accurate.” The VP also mentioned how she was a fan of Louis-Dreyfus. “[Biden] is really is a true partner and he understands that job,” Harris said at the time. “He’s an extraordinary leader and I wish people could see what I see because there’s only one person who sits behind that Resolute Desk. And the decisions that person has to make are the decisions that nobody else in the country can make. And he’s an extraordinary leader. He really is.” Earlier this week, “Veep” creator Armando Iannucci responded to fans pointing out similarities between the comedy series and current political events. One popular fan comment said, “Let’s remind ourselves that #Veep has already written a fictional version of this script .. Kamala *inherits* the actual presidency. Then runs. The electoral college is tied. The house (sic) vote is tied. Which means the Senate has to choose the tie breaking candidate. And that ends up with … JD Vance as POTUS (Nb this is DRAMA …).” WATCH BEN SHAPIRO’S ‘SCAMALA: KAMALA HARRIS UNMASKED’ ON DAILYWIRE+ Iannucci responded by saying, “Don’t forget we made all that up, though.” “Still working on the ending,” he replied to another fan who mentioned how Iannucci was “continuing to predict our political reality.” In the show, which ran from 2012 until 2019, the president resigns, leaving Meyer to ascend the office herself and later launch her own campaign.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill during his speech before Congress on Wednesday for protecting the American flag from pro-Hamas protesters back in April during the anti-Semitic protests that rocked college campuses across the country. Netanyahu said that the pro-Hamas protesters “refuse to make the simple distinction between those who target terrorists and those who targets civilians, between the democratic state of Israel and the terrorist thugs of Hamas.” “We recently learned from the U.S. Director of National Intelligence that Iran is funding and promoting anti-Israel protests in America. They want to disrupt America,” he continued. “So these protesters burn American flags even on the Fourth of July, and I wish to salute the fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina who protected the American flag, protected the American flag against these anti-Israel protesters.” The overwhelming majority of those in the attendance, with the exception of several high profile Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), stood up and cheered as he praised the fraternity brothers. Netanyahu later called the pro-Hamas protesters “Iran’s useful idiots” for accepting the funding of “the tyrants of Tehran.” WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin @Netanyahu: “They refuse to make the simple distinction between those who target terrorists and those who targets civilians, between the democratic state of visual and the terrorist thugs of hamas we recently learned from the national security… pic.twitter.com/eYH02IEWQo — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) July 24, 2024 In what became an instantly iconic photo that was viewed across social media tens of millions of times in just a matter of hours, the fraternity brothers were seen holding up the American flag, preventing it from touching the ground. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Student Guillermo Estrada wrote that he was walking to class when he noticed a Palestinian flag had been “raised on our quad flag pole,” causing him to become “immediately upset.” He said school officials and police officers “were met with profanity, middle fingers,” and “thrown bottles” when they arrived to re-hoist the American flag. But the protesters persisted, he said. Estrada said his Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brothers and others protected the American flag when protesters tried to remove it again and were “preparing to destroy it.” “People began throwing water bottles at us, rocks, sticks, calling us profane names,” he said. “We stood for an hour defending the flag so many fight to protect.” One of the best photos of 2024 so far: Fraternity brothers are pelted by anti-Israel protesters at UNC Chapel Hill while protecting the United States flag as it is re-hoisted following its removal by protesters. Well done, gentleman. ??? pic.twitter.com/0DiBQcVLBu — Max Meyer (@mualphaxi) May 1, 2024

Washington, D.C. witnessed a wave of pro-Palestinian protests on July 24, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Demonstrators gathered in large numbers, voicing strong opposition to Netanyahu's policies and Israel’s actions in Gaza. The event, dubbed a “Day of Rage,” saw many participants prepared to face arrest to make their voices heard. The protests were sparked by Netanyahu’s speech, which came amid ongoing tensions and violence in Gaza. Demonstrators, organized by various pro-Palestinian, chanted slogans and held signs condemning what they described as Israeli apartheid and genocide. The demonstration reflected widespread anger over the high civilian casualties in Gaza and U.S. support for Israel, which has been a contentious issue among activists and human rights organizations​. NYC-based Antifa propagandist Talia Ben-Ora is in D.C. for the “Day of Rage” against Netanyahu. The militant far-left activist was infamously at the Capitol on Jan. 6 in a MAGA disguise. pic.twitter.com/uJZI538LXl — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) July 24, 2024 A significant number of protesters were young people, including many university students who have been active in the pro-Palestinian movement. Their involvement highlights the discontent among some regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Much of the funding for these protests came from notable Democratic donors and foundations, illustrating the complex web of support and opposition within American politics​. The atmosphere in D.C. was charged, with protesters setting up encampments and engaging in heated exchanges with law enforcement. The protests were not without controversy, as accusations of antisemitism and support for terrorist groups like Hamas were raised against some of the demonstrators. Iran has been accused of funding similar protests in the past. HAPPENING NOW: A “Day of Rage” is underway on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Pro-Palestinian activists are protesting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Congressional address. pic.twitter.com/WSzHGPCUF6 — Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) July 24, 2024 Inside Congress, Netanyahu's address aimed to solidify U.S. support for Israel. He emphasized the security threats posed by Hamas and defended Israel’s military actions as necessary for national defense. However, outside, the chants and banners told a different story, one of humanitarian crisis and calls for justice for Palestinians. The contrast between the official proceedings and the street protests was stark, highlighting the divisions not just in U.S. politics, but globally, regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict​​. These demonstrations are part of a wave of global protests against Israeli policies,. The protests in D.C. are likely to add pressure on both U.S. and Israeli leaders to address the humanitarian issues in Gaza and reconsider their approaches to the conflict. As the situation in Gaza continues to evolve, so too will the dynamics of international protest and advocacy​. In summary, Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, D.C. served as a flashpoint for pro-Palestinian activism, bringing thousands into the streets to protest against what they see as ongoing injustices. Meanwhile Jewish hostages are still held in Gaza. The post “Day of Rage”: Pro-Palestinian Protests Erupt in Washington, DC During Netanyahu’s Visit appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Fitness Guru Richard Simmons died on July 13, 2024, just a day after his 76th birthday. Once a ubiquitous character in the world of health and exercise, he walked away from the spotlight in February 2014 to enjoy a slower-paced life. Richard’s disappearance from the public eye concerned his fans, who’d followed him for decades and wondered how someone who seemed so full of life and energy could suddenly close his door to the world. Fans missed him terribly but did their best to give him the privacy he so desperately wanted. And then, as quickly as he disappeared a decade ago, he reappeared on social media during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, encouraging people to stay healthy, eat right, and exercise. Richard posted silly pictures, links to Sweatin’ to the Oldies workouts, and heartfelt messages. Many looked forward to his daily Facebook post for a word of encouragement. His death shocked his fans, as thousands reached out and wished him a happy birthday the day before he died. In the days following his death, his family and staff posted on Richard’s official social media, sharing their sadness and gratitude. Richard Meant Many Things To Many People Richard was always quick with a word of encouragement and had planned an inspirational post for July 14, the day after his death. His staff shared this message on Facebook. “Hello everyone. Richard worked very hard on his posts for you. He had many ideas and would work ahead… going back to each one making changes until he had it just like he wanted before posting,” his staff wrote. “As you know, on the weekends, he would just share a photo with a caption. He always chose his photos and wrote his captions for the upcoming weekend by Friday.  So we have the post Richard planned to share with you last Sunday. We thought you’d want to see it. “ “Let me fly you to the moon so we can gaze among the stars.  Love, Richard,” the planned post reads. It seems fitting that Richard’s final message seemed to be a sign from heaven that he was OK. There will never be another person quite like Richard Simmons—and the world was a better place for the 76 years we had him. This story’s featured image is by Moses Robinson/Getty Images. The post Richard Simmons’ Staff Releases Sweet Social Media Post He Planned On Sharing One Day After Death appeared first on InspireMore.

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