House Speaker Mike Johnson is warning anyone who disrupts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Wednesday address to Congress that they will be arrested. In a letter to lawmakers, Johnson emphasized congressional decorum rules and said there is a “zero-tolerance” policy for disruptions from members’ guests.  “If any disturbance does occur, the Sergeant at Arms and Capitol Police will remove the offending visitor(s) from the gallery and subject them to arrest,” Johnson wrote. People who disrupt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech tomorrow will face arrest, according to a letter sent today by Speaker Mike Johnson. pic.twitter.com/SlCLfpTNdM — Kassy Akiva (@KassyDillon) July 23, 2024 If a lawmaker creates a disturbance, they will be asked to cease by the Sergeant at Arms.  Protestors are planning demonstrations outside the Capitol during Netanyahu’s visit, including a planned 5,000 person “march” demanding the Israeli prime minister’s arrest. Vice President Kamala Harris, now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will not preside over Netanyahu’s speech, opting instead to attend an event for the historically-black Zeta Phi Beta sorority, the Times of Israel reported. Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Ben Cardin will preside over the joint session instead. House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Harris of “abandoning her seat” and called her absence “inexcusable.” Nearly 60 Democrats skipped Netanyahu’s last address to Congress, a 2015 speech on Iran. More lawmakers are expected to skip Wednesday’s speech in light of the war in Gaza, the Associated Press reports. Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters gathered inside the Capitol’s Cannon building on Tuesday, causing staff and interns to barricade themselves in their offices, Fox News reported. Several demonstrators were arrested.  Johnson said that there will be an increased police presence around the Capitol complex and the House Chamber.  Netanyahu is slated to speak at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The Black Lives Matter Organization has rejected the apparent anointment of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. In a tweet, the organization first listed the series of events leading up to the likely nomination of Harris, then proceeded to harshly criticize the route the Democratic Party had taken to ensure her nomination, deciding to nominate her although she had won no delegates in the primaries. “A 24-hour process of talking to party bosses is not democratic, nor is it a process Democrats should be proud of,” BLM tweeted. “We do not live in a dictatorship. Delegates are not oligarchs. Installing Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee and an unknown vice president without any public voting process would make the modern Democratic Party a party of hypocrites. We call on the @DNC to create a process that allows for public participation in the nomination process, not just a nomination by party delegates.” Timeline of Events Sunday•Joe Biden drops out.•Kamala Harris announces campaign with Biden endorsement.•Kamala Harris says she is going to work hard to earn the nomination.•Kamala Harris makes calls to party delegates. Monday•Kamala Harris continues making calls to… pic.twitter.com/ZxzyxegZin — Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) July 23, 2024 “Black Lives Matter is demanding the DNC immediately host an informal, virtual snap primary across the country prior to the DNC convention in August, just hours after VP Kamala Harris secured enough delegates for the nomination,” journalist Kat Stafford reported. NEW: Black Lives Matter is demanding the DNC immediately host an informal, virtual snap primary across the country prior to the DNC convention in August, just hours after VP Kamala Harris secured enough delegates for the nomination.https://t.co/yX9AMrjUZe — Kat Stafford (@kat__stafford) July 23, 2024 In September 2020, as Black Lives Matter riots raged through the nation, Harris praised the “brilliance” of the group, declaring, “I always am going to interpret these protests as an essential component of evolution in our country.” The call for a democratic process would seem to conflict with the perspective purveyed by at least two of the three chief founders of BLM, Alicia Garza and Patrisse Cullors, who have professed fealty to Marxism. In 2015, Garza said that “social movements all over the world have used Marx and Lenin as a foundation to interrupt these systems that are really negatively impacting the majority of people.” The same year, she stated it was “not possible for a world to emerge where black lives matter if it’s under capitalism, and it’s not possible to abol­ish capitalism without a struggle against national oppression.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Cullors has stated baldly, “I do believe in Marxism. It’s a philosophy that I learned really early on in my organizing career.” Cullors has said of herself and Garza, “We are trained Marxists.” BLM deleted a page from its website that had propounded a theory that would fit well within a Marxist philosophy, stating, “We disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure requirement by supporting each other as extended families and ‘villages’ that collectively care for one another, especially our children, to the degree that mothers, parents, and children are comfortable.”

There is nothing quite like watching your children develop a passion. If they follow in your footsteps with something you love, it can make watching them succeed feel much more special. Jodi Benson brought Ariel to life in Disney’s animated adaptation of The Little Mermaid thirty-five years ago. She lent her iconic voice to the redheaded mermaid, and many of us grew up singing those songs, hoping one day to be just like her. Delaney Benson, Jodi’s daughter, was no different. @coolzjay Watching @Delaney Benson play Ariel and @Jodi Benson being the most supportive mom was honestly such an honor!!! So lucky to have been able to witness this #thelittlemermaid #jodibenson #ariel #disney #miami ♬ original sound – Jess She wasn’t born until after her mother originated the role, but she grew up singing Ariel’s songs like the rest of us. Delaney was recently cast as Ariel in a live production of The Little Mermaid, and a TikTok of the mother enjoying her daughter’s performance went viral. A TikToker named Jess captured the beautiful mother/daughter as Jodi gazes at Delaney singing Part of Your World. She places her hand on her mom’s shoulder as she runs into the audience, and it’s easy to see how beautifully connected the pair is. Jodi wrote on her Instagram story, “Absolutely incredible Delaney,” she wrote. “You are a perfect Ariel. I love you so much congratulations @delaneybenson @areastage.”  The Video Quickly Went Viral Jess’ video has been viewed 4.7 million times, and TikTokers love the mother/daughter duo. One person wrote, “The way Jodi looks so proud. Her daughter looks like her twin.” The video brought many to tears, like this person who commented, “She sounds so much like her actually sobbing.” Another remarked on how impressive the performance was. “I would be so proud if I were Jodi Benson. They sound remarkably similar as well! She’s great.” The proud momma shared another post on her Instagram captioned, “Absolutely incredible! So surreal watching my daughter play Ariel. Her performance is so brilliant! A moment I will remember forever. Thank you for sharing!!” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Original “The Little Mermaid” Star Jodi Benson Sits Front Row To Support Her Daughter Taking Over The Role appeared first on InspireMore.

What is the “Apple Dance,” and why is it so popular? Singer and songwriter Charli XCX recently released a new song titled Apple on June 7th, 2024, as part of her new album titled Brat. Once the song went viral on TikTok, a creator named Kelley Heyer decided to make a catchy dance to the tune. In typical TikTok fashion, the song & dance combo exploded. Now, tons of celebrities across the globe are joining in the fun, including actress Brooke Shields. Watch as she joins the Apple Dance trend and absolutely slays it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooke Shields (@brookeshields) Brooke Shields and the Apple Dance While Brooke may be known for her modeling and acting career, it’s clear that she understood the assignment with this dance. She follows the choreography to a T with the following lyrics: I think the apple’s rotten right to the core From all the things passed down From all the apples coming before I split the apple down symmetrical lines And what I find is kind of scary Makes me just wanna drive Brooke even takes it a step further with her adorable and humorous caption. She writes, “My girls keep telling me it’s a brat summer @charli_xcx. I thought that started when they were born!” This clever caption calls attention to Charli’s album while also gently poking fun at Brooke’s two daughters. There’s no word on what Rowan and Grier think of their mom’s awesome moves. Other Celebrities Join the Mix Brooke Shields is not the only celebrity participating in the Apple Dance trend. Some other big names have joined in the fun, as well. You can also find videos of stars like Ashley Tisdale, Stephen Colbert, and Joe Jonas doing the dance. The latter of the group did his own version of the dance while performing on stage with his brothers. You never know how far the trends of TikTok may stretch, but one thing we know is that celebrities are loving this challenge. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Brooke Shields Joins The “Apple Dance” Trend And Absolutely Slays It appeared first on InspireMore.

'A matter of regime survival'

"It's unfortunate"

'God damn it, it tastes the same'

'Where were the questions?'

On Wednesday, he’ll deliver a prime time speech at 8 p.m. eastern—significantly, a time more aligned with the time of his disastrous debate performance than his alleged preferred time to function. “From 10am to 4pm, Biden is dependably engaged … outside of that time range or while traveling abroad, Biden is more likely to have verbal miscues and become fatigued,” Axios reported last month, citing unnamed aides. But can Biden still make the case he’s still able to be the president for the remaining six months? Right now, the flood gates seem to be opening, the media and Democrats finally sharing, after a long era of nonsense pretending otherwise, how ill Biden is faring. “It’s devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe ‘big F-ing deal’ Biden of 2010. … He was the same man we all witnessed at the debate,” wrote actor and major Democrat fundraiser George Clooney in the New York Times earlier this month. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week on a 2021 meeting Biden had with House Democrats, urging them to pass an infrastructure package. “In 30 minutes of remarks on Capitol Hill, Biden had spoken disjointedly and failed to make a concrete ask of lawmakers, according to Democrats in the room,” the Journal reported. Rep. Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat who challenged Biden in the Democrat primary, told the Journal, “It was the first time I remember people pretty jarred by what they had seen.” Significantly, Biden never again met with the House Democrat caucus to talk about legislation. It’s not just House Democrats Biden avoided; he hasn’t had a full cabinet meeting since Oct. 2. But don’t think the cabinet meetings demanded mental acuity from Biden before then. “Ahead of closed-door Cabinet meetings that Biden attends, it is customary for Cabinet officials to submit questions and key talking points that they plan to present in front of Biden ahead of time to White House aides,” CNN reported, citing two unnamed sources. Nor was this the only time earlier in his tenure as president that Biden seemed cognitively-challenged. In 2022, Biden asked at a press conference, “Jackie are you here? Where’s Jackie?” Rep. Jackie Walorski, an Indiana Republican, had died in a car accident the prior month. The Washington Post reported that Biden “has displayed signs of accelerated aging in recent months, said numerous aides, foreign officials, members of Congress, donors and others who have interacted with Biden over the last 3½ years, noting that he moves more slowly, speaks more softly and has moments when he loses his train of thought more often than even just a year ago.” Of course, there’s also the assessment made by Special Counsel Robert Hur in a Feb. 5 report, where he described Biden as “as a sympathetic, wellmeaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” That’s not exactly a great description for someone who holds the job as leader of the free world. There’s also of course what we’ve all seen with our own eyes, even aside from Biden’s debate performance.  Earlier this month, Biden called Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky Russian President Vladimir Putin, and that same day, referred to “Vice President Trump” instead of Vice President Kamala Harris. In a July interview with BET, Biden was unable to remember the name of his defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, calling him a “black man.” BIDEN: "Look at the heat I'm getting because I, I named a, uh, the, uh, secretary of defense — the black man" ? pic.twitter.com/PJYzDznpIV— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 18, 2024 There’s also questions about why Biden chose to announce his decision to no longer seek reelection via an oddly phrased letter on X. Why was there no photo of him signing the letter, or a video of him speaking about his decision? Why did he delay an address to the nation for several days, instead of following the example of Lyndon B. Johnson Sure, it’s possible that Biden was sulking about being forced out and didn’t want to jump into a suit and tie while battling COVID, even for a brief photo. But it’s also possible his mental fitness was such that even the most skilled communication aides couldn’t get him to look mentally fit long enough for a quick photo or video. Since Biden announced he would no longer seek reelection, a slew of Republican lawmakers have raised questions about his mental fitness to remain president for the duration of his term. These are valid questions. Sure, plenty of people who are mentally fit have occasional gaffes. But there is a clear pattern here—and one that has been in place far longer than Biden’s recent bout of COVID-19. Biden, no doubt, will have had plenty of rest and time to prepare ahead of his Wednesday night address. But even the most eloquent words and forceful, energetic delivery will be hardpressed to erase what America has learned. The presidency is a 24/7 job—and delivering one speech, made at the timing of one’s choice, doesn’t suggest a 24/7 mental fitness. The post Even a Good Speech Won’t Erase Biden’s Signs of Ill Health appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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