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The Senate approved a $459 billion spending plan Friday night in a 75-22 vote to fund a number of prominent government departments and agencies after rejecting a host of conservative-backed amendments.  The spending package‚ which was opposed by 21 Republican senators and Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)‚ will fund the Defense Department‚ the Department of Veteran Affairs‚ the Agriculture Department‚ the FDA‚ the Transportation Department‚ the Department of Housing and Urban Development‚ the FBI‚ the EPA‚ and the ATF.  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) celebrated the passage of the bill‚ and it now heads to President Joe Biden‚ who is expected to sign the bill on Saturday.  “To folks who worry that divided government means nothing ever gets done‚ this bipartisan package says otherwise‚” Schumer said.  The bill‚ which was criticized by conservative lawmakers for how many earmarks it included‚ was passed ahead of a deadline that could have led to a partial government shutdown.  It was supported by Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as well as Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD)‚ both of whom are running to replace McConnell.  Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) was critical of the bill‚ saying that there was bipartisan consensus to keep adding to the national debt.  “A lot of people don’t understand this. They think there is no cooperation in Washington and the opposite is true. There is compromise every day on every spending bill‚” Paul said. “It’s compromise between big-government Democrats and big-government Republicans.” One amendment‚ from Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN)‚ to ensure that illegal aliens are not counted toward the apportionment of congressional seats and electoral votes failed 51-45‚ with all Democrats opposing.  “Today Democrats proved they will vote for anything that preserves their own power — even using illegal immigration to compromise Americans’ voting rights‚” Haggerty said.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Other amendments from Republicans included efforts from Sen. Rick Scott (FL) to remove all of the earmarks out of the bill and an amendment that would have blocked the FDA’s promotion of the abortion drug mifepristone.  “Earmarks incentivize the wrong thing in Congress — spending too much money — by rewarding senators and representatives for supporting bloated &; otherwise-problematic spending bills‚” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said.  Earmarks incentivize the wrong thing in Congress — spending too much money — by rewarding senators and representatives for supporting bloated &; otherwise-problematic spending bills. — Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) March 9‚ 2024 The Senate’s passage of the spending package comes after the House approved it earlier this week after opposition from some conservative lawmakers who said it didn’t cut enough spending.

Kruger National Park recently shared some adorable footage of a rare “pink” elephant hanging out at a watering hole with their family. This sweet albino animal stood out next to the other baby elephants playing in the water. Apart from a pink-ish exterior‚ though‚ this little cutie was clearly one of the pack. A video of this adorable animal family has been going viral on TikTok‚ and it’s just too cute! “A rare albino elephant calf was recently spotted playing by a waterhole in South Africa’s Kruger National Park‚” wrote ABC News‚ adding‚ “A tour operator caught the ‘pink’ calf on camera hanging out with the herd and rolling around in the waterhole.” @abcnews A rare albino elephant calf was recently spotted playing by a waterhole in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. A tour operator caught the “pink” calf on camera hanging out with the herd and rolling around in the waterhole. #pinkelephant #babyelephant #albinoelephant #abcnews ♬ original sound – ABC News – ABC News According to Tsavo Trust‚ the odds of a baby elephant being born albino‚ or “pink‚” are one in 10‚000. However‚ life can be tough for these rare creatures. Due to their lack of pigmentation‚ albino elephants are more likely to experience sun damage. Additionally‚ many of these animals are rejected by their families at birth. Screengrab from TikTok Thankfully‚ it looks like loving family members surround the baby “pink” elephant in Kruger National Park. We’re wishing all the best to this little albino sweetheart as they continue to grow! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Rare Pink Baby Elephant Caught On Camera Playing In “Kiddie Pool” With Family appeared first on InspireMore.

The 96th annual Oscars kick off on Sunday‚ March 10‚ and the fanfare has us remembering all the wild and crazy things that have happened during ceremonies past—especially that time host Jimmy Kimmel brought a donkey onstage. With the elite ceremony being live‚ off-the-wall events are bound to happen‚ and with nearly 100 Oscars in the books‚ there have been plenty of opportunities for slip-ups. No one can forget the infamous slap‚ of course. And there was also the time the academy accidentally awarded LA LA Land with Best Picture when Moonlight actually won. But our favorite unexpected Oscar happening was planned. In 2023‚ Jimmy Kimmel walked on stage with an adorable miniature donkey! He claimed the animal was Jenny from The Banshees of Inisherin and explained to the happily shocked crowd how he got her to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “Not only is Jenny an actor but‚ she’s a certified emotional support donkey‚” Jimmy shared. “At least‚ that’s what we told the airline to get her on the plane from Ireland. So if you’re feeling upset or didn’t win‚ or you’re anxious‚ or maybe you just love mules‚ feel free to come up and give her a hug.” “… Alright‚” he continued. “Let’s get you back on that Spirit Airlines flight now‚ huh?” The Special Oscars Guest Wasn’t Jenny the Donkey Though… It was later revealed that “Jenny” wasn’t actually Jenny. Instead of making the pint-sized mule take an international flight simply to make a minute-long cameo‚ Jimmy brought a local donkey to the show. YouTube During the Jimmy Kimmel Live episode that aired the night after the Oscars‚ the comedian admitted they made a change-up. “It wasn’t Jenny. It wasn’t even a female donkey‚” Kimmel explained. “The donkey’s name is Dominic. It’s a male donkey. We didn’t think it was a good idea to fly a donkey over from Ireland‚ so we hired an L.A. donkey.  YouTube Jenny or not‚ seeing a cute donkey saunter on stage during the Oscars was definitely the highlight of the ceremony. So we weren’t mad that it was a bit of a ruse. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Remember When Jimmy Kimmel Brought an “Emotional Support” Donkey to the Oscars? appeared first on InspireMore.

This mom was feeling depressed‚ but thankfully she has a husband who will stop at nothing to brighten her day. He came up with the most creative date idea to cheer her up — going to the museum in matching onesies! Their daughter posted the most adorable video of their outing on TikTok. Mom and Dad look so happy rocking their cozy pajamas and embracing their silly sides at the art museum! If your partner can still make you laugh when you’re feeling down‚ you know you’ve found a keeper. This mom is really lucky to be with someone who knows how to get her spirits up when she’s depressed. @lovebeav @tipsyelves ♬ I Wouldn’t Mind – He Is We “You can just tell when two people were made for each other‚ and your Mum and Dad are definitely it‚” wrote one commenter. “If he doesn’t love me like this then I don’t want it‚” another added. Screengrab from TikTok Interestingly enough‚ the couple in this viral video are no strangers to the limelight. The Beaver Family‚ as they and their daughter are known on TikTok‚ were once featured on Wife Swap. Sometimes‚ they still post about their reality television days! It’s so sweet that this dad could find a way to improve Mom’s mood when she was feeling depressed. We love to see a wholesome couple taking care of each other! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post When Mom Feels Depressed‚ Dad Comes Up With Cutest Way To Cheer Her Up appeared first on InspireMore.