A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Florida indicted three executives of election voting machine and service provider Smartmatic, a former Chairman of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) of the Philippines, and Smartmatic’s President Roger Pinate on bribery charges. Money Laundering and Bribery According to the indictment, between 2015 and 2018, Roger Alejandro Pinate Martinez, 49, a Venezuelan citizen […] The post Smartmatic Voting Machine Company Has a Bribery Problem appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Vice President Kamala Harris finally stopped to answer a few questions from reporters before she left Detroit on Thursday and hinted at a possible long-form interview “before the end of the month.” Harris has been blasted by Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, for avoiding taking questions from reporters or holding a press conference since she became the Democratic presidential nominee. The vice president spent less than two minutes answering reporters’ questions on Thursday and said that she is pushing her team to get a major interview scheduled before September, which is still three weeks away. “Madame vice president, there’s been a lot of questions about when you’re going to sit down for your first interview since being the nominee …” a reporter stated. “I’ve talked to my team; I want us to get an interview scheduled before the end of the month,” Harris replied. Harris also addressed Trump’s announcement that he has agreed to three debates against Harris on three different networks in September. The vice president only agreed to the September 10 debate on ABC. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “I’m glad that he’s finally agreed to a debate on September 10th. I’m looking forward to it and hope he shows up,” she said. “Are you open to more debates?” a reporter asked. “I’m happy to have that conversation about an additional debate for after September 10th,” she responded. During an hour-long news conference on Thursday at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said he and his team “have spoken to the heads of the networks” and set up debates on Fox News on September 4, ABC on September 10, and NBC on September 25 contingent on Harris accepting the terms. “They may or may not agree. I don’t know,” Trump said of the Harris campaign. “She hasn’t done an interview. She can’t do an interview. She’s barely competent. She can’t do an interview, but I look forward to the debates because we have to set the record straight.” WATCH BEN SHAPIRO’S ‘SCAMALA: KAMALA HARRIS UNMASKED’ ON DAILYWIRE+ A Harris campaign official said the vice president would not agree to the September 4 debate on Fox News, ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang reported. Wang added that the campaign official told her that “future debates are contingent on Trump showing up to @ABC debate on Sept 10th.” Trump also blasted Harris for avoiding the media during his press conference, saying, “She’s not doing any news conference. Do you know why she’s not doing [it]? Because she can’t do a news conference. She doesn’t know how to do a news conference. She’s not smart enough to do a news conference.”

A viral video has surfaced showing Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz falsely claiming that he served in a war, despite never having seen combat during his military career. The video, which has reignited accusations of "stolen valor," shows Walz stating, "We can make sure those weapons of war, that I carried in war, are only carried in war"​. Walz, who served 24 years in the Army National Guard, retired in 2005. Although he was part of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), his service was conducted in Italy, not in combat zones like Afghanistan or Iraq. The Minnesota National Guard confirmed that while Walz's unit was involved in OEF, his role was limited to training units in artillery​. Here’s Walz committing ACTUAL stolen valor and saying he went to war. Would be a shame if it went viral pic.twitter.com/wFN72y6Nas — ~ ?????? ~ (@RogueLou18) August 7, 2024 This isn't the first time Walz's military record has been called into question. During his 2006 congressional campaign, he described himself as a "veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom," a term typically associated with service in Afghanistan. This claim has led to misunderstandings among his constituents, some of whom believed he served in combat​. The controversy intensified following Walz's selection as Kamala Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Critics, including GOP vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance, accused Walz of abandoning his unit before their deployment to Iraq. Vance stated, "You abandoned your unit right before they went to Iraq," during a campaign event​. Tim Walz On MSNBC Says That There Is No First Amendment Protection For Misinformation Or Hate Speach Your Thoughts: Do our First Amendment rights cover speech the government doesn't like? A clip has resurfaced from an interview on MSNBC. Walz: "There’s no guarantee to… pic.twitter.com/VOSYFnOws5 — Cash Loren (@CashLorenShow) August 7, 2024 Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends, who served with Walz, emphasized that Walz's comments could easily be interpreted as implying combat experience. "To most people, that would mean that he was actually in combat, carrying a weapon in a combat zone," Behrends said on Fox News​. Walz has previously admitted that he never saw combat, stating in a 2018 interview that he "got far more out of the military" than the military got out of him. Despite this, his campaign's portrayal of his military service has continued to cause confusion and controversy. The Harris campaign defended Walz, noting his deployment to Italy in support of OEF. However, critics argue that serving in Italy is not equivalent to being in a combat zone, a distinction they believe is critical​. As the 2024 election heats up, Walz's military service remains a focal point of debate, highlighting the broader issue of how military credentials are represented in political campaigns. The post Viral Video Shows Tim Walz Falsely Claiming He Served ‘In War’ appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Willie Nelson is one of the most revered singer/songwriters of all time, but did you know that much of his talent rubbed off on his son? Like his dad, Lukas Nelson has the type of musical talent that will leave people entranced. It’s no wonder, then, that Lukas stepped up to take Willie’s place while he was sick recently. As a result, even more people are aware of Lukas’ talent, with many noting how much he sounds like his dad. No matter if Lukas is singing an original or a cover, he never fails to amaze. One singer you’ll often catch him covering is Kris Kristofferson. In fact, his rendition of Help Me Make It Through the Night perfectly showcases why folks love the singer/songwriter so much. Watch his simple yet powerful performance in the video below! No context is needed to appreciate Lukas’ rendition of this classic. That said, he has a very special connection to Kristofferson. For starters, he and Willie have been friends for years, often collaborating with one another. Best of all, though, Kristofferson encouraged Lukas to pursue his own career in music. Willie Nelson’s Son, Lukas, Continues to Amaze With This Cover of a Kris Kristofferson Classic “When I was young, Kris heard a song I wrote and said, ‘You’re gonna be a songwriter’ and I said, ‘I don’t know.’ Then, he told me, ‘You don’t have a choice!'” Lukas recalls. “Thanks for the inspiration, Kris! Love you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lukas Nelson (@lukasnelsonofficial) Needless to say, Lukas’ fans are just as grateful for Kristofferson’s positive influence in his life! “Willie’s voice will live on after his passing — through his son. Amazing,” one fan shares, with another adding, “Yes, you have some very awesome vocal traits passed to you from your dad, but honestly, you are your own person. You are definitely unique in your vocal styling and guitar playing. Hats off to you!!” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Willie Nelson’s Son Delights Yet Again With Acoustic Kris Kristofferson Cover appeared first on InspireMore.

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