Members of the Secret Service let some of their K-9 pups out to run around and play in the snow on Wednesday after winter had fallen on the lawn of the White House. A post on X from a freelancer shared a series of terrific photos showing the Secret Service agents at the White House throwing things like snowballs in the air and the dogs jumping in the air to catch them. “Secret Service gives White House apprehension K-9s a runabout in the snow and some practice nabbing intruders by taking out a few snowballs,” the post read. In a second post, the freelancer wrote that the, “Secret Service K-9 was having quite a bit of fun in the snow.”  The pictures included in the post showed one of the sweet dogs clearly enjoying his time in the snow as he was running across the lawn that had been covered in the fluffy white powder. Secret Service gives White House apprehension K-9s a runabout in the snow and some practice nabbing intruders by taking out a few snowballs. pic.twitter.com/7P5cbR8c0E — Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) February 12, 2025 More than six inches have been dumped on Washington, D.C., as of Tuesday amid winter storms hitting the mid-Atlantic area and Appalachian mountains, Yahoo News reported. It blanketed the White House, National Mall, and U.S. Capitol in white. The beauty of the snow-covered White House and its grounds didn’t escape others, who have since shared pictures online, including The Daily Wire’s own White House Correspondent, Mary Margaret Olohan, who posed for a photo with the White House in the background covered in snow. “Snowy briefing day at the White House!” Olohan wrote in her post on X, which included a snowflake and American flag emoji. “White House / Behind the Scenes … A pretty snow at the White House,” another post read, showing outside snaps of both the West Wing of the White House and the Rose Garden on Tuesday completely blanketed in snow. Another system is expected to hit the western part of the country on Thursday, bringing a huge winter storm to the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevadas on Thursday, with potential for even more snow hitting the midwest, plains, and Northeast, Yahoo News noted. Related: Melania Trump Reopens White House To The Public

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in a video released on Wednesday night that his agency has discovered an unprecedented scheme that was utilized by the Biden administration to funnel money to far-Left activist groups. “An extremely disturbing video circulated two months ago featuring a Biden EPA political appointee talking about how they were ‘tossing gold bars off the Titanic,’ rushing to get billions of your tax dollars out the door before Inauguration Day,” Zeldin said. He continued, “The gold bars were tax dollars, and tossing them off the Titanic meant the Biden administration knew they were wasting it.” Zeldin said that he has contacted the U.S. Justice Department and the inspector general to launch investigations into the $20 billion that was transferred to an outside financial institution for the purpose of doling out funds to leftist organizations during Biden’s final days in office. “Fortunately, my awesome team at EPA has found the gold bars,” he said. “Shockingly, roughly $20 billion of your tax dollars were parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA.” “This scheme was the first of its kind in EPA history, and it was purposely designed to obligate all of the money in a rush job with reduced oversight,” he continued. “Even further, this pot of $20 billion was awarded to just eight entities that were then responsible for doling out your money to NGOs and others at their discretion with far less transparency.” He said that the financial agreement with the bank needs to be instantly terminated and the funds need to be returned to the government. “The days of irresponsibly shoveling boatloads of cash to far-Left activist groups in the name of environmental justice and climate equity are over,” he added.

Israel is reportedly considering carrying out “significant strikes” against Iran’s nuclear sites this year, according to an analysis from U.S. intelligence agencies. The Wall Street Journal reported that the analysis, which was done during the final days of the Biden administration, concluded that Israel is looking to take maximal advantage of Iran’s weakened state. A subsequent report created after Trump took office produced similar findings, the report said. Officials familiar with the report said that it indicated Israel believes President Donald Trump is far more likely to support Israel’s decision to take out the nuclear sites than former President Joe Biden. The U.S. military believes that it would need to supply specific munitions for the strike given that one of the facilities is buried under a mount and the U.S. is the only country in the world that has powerful enough bunker buster bombs to reach it. The report said in-part: In December, the U.S. intelligence community issued its sharpest warning yet that Iran could move to develop nuclear weapons. Iran has amassed a large stockpile of highly enriched uranium and is thought to have been working on the technical details of completing work on a bomb should it make the political decision to go ahead. Iran has long forsworn development of a nuclear weapon, but the December report concluded the risks have increased that it could change its mind to develop an effective deterrent, pointing to a public debate in the country over going nuclear. Israel over the past year wiped out the top leadership and much of the arsenal amassed by Lebanese militia Hezbollah, an Iran ally and a deterrent to Israeli attacks, and crippled Iran’s air defenses. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria also deprived Iran of one of its most important allies and a crucial platform for projecting power in the region. Meanwhile, Iranian missile strikes against Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks have failed to do much damage. Iran is also dealing with a weakened economy that is likely to be further weakened by President Donald Trump’s new maximum pressure campaign against the country. While Trump has signaled at times that he is open to diplomacy with Iran, he has always sent strong signals that he is prepared to use the U.S. military to deal with the Islamic regime if need be, which comes after the country has repeatedly tried to assassinate Trump over the last year. Related: Iran Placed Terrorists In US With Access To Surface-To-Air Missiles To Take Down Trump Plane

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A cat brought a kitten to her feeder for help. Now, a year later, the little one has the best possible outcome. JoonKristen SternerSam, an animal rescuer with St. Francis Society Animal Rescue, received a message about a mother cat who had brought her kitten to her feeder at a trailer park.The kitten, the sole survivor of her litter, was sick and frail with her eyes crusted shut. She desperately needed intervention as her mom struggled to care for her. Despite everything, she clung to life with all her might.Kristen Sterner, a foster volunteer specializing in neonatal kitten care, immediately stepped up to take her. Joon's momAndrea ChristianShe provided round-the-clock intensive care, doing everything she could to save the kitten. "She was in critical condition, very lethargic, dehydrated, not eating, etc.," Kristen shared with Love Meow.When the kitten started crashing one night, refusing to eat, Kristen feared the worst, worrying she might lose her. Kristen SternerAfter keeping the kitten warm and stabilizing her blood sugar, she bounced back, though it was touch and go. At one point, even the medical team was unsure about her chances, but Kristen never stopped fighting for her."I wasn't ready to stop trying yet, and I knew she was still trying to fight to live. I began tube-feeding her so that she could get hydration and food in her belly, subcutaneous fluids—the whole works. She finally started slowly eating wet food again." Kristen SternerWhen the kitten was strong enough to eat on her own, Kristen could breathe a sigh of relief. "Once she was back to her cute, silly self, I knew she was going to be okay, and we made the right decision to keep fighting for her."At nearly two months old, the kitten, Joon, weighed just 14 ounces—still small for her age but brimming with spirit and determination. Kristen SternerAs Joon steadily gained weight and strength, her seal-point markings started to appear around her nose, ears, paws, and tail. Meanwhile, Sam and her team returned to spay and help the mama cat and other community cats like her.Once Joon was ready to meet other feline residents, she was overjoyed and bounced around with renewed energy. Kristen SternerShe also loved trailing her foster mom everywhere, becoming the joyful little kitten she was meant to be.Over the next few weeks, Joon blossomed into a stunning young cat. Her distinct markings became more prominent, and her personality truly shone through. "She's the sweetest, most loving little angel, and I couldn't be more proud of her." Kristen SternerWhen Joon was ready to spread her wings and find a loving home, the perfect family came into her life. They welcomed her with open arms, and she quickly settled in as if she had always been part of their family.It's been about a year since Joon was adopted. "We have watched her blossom into the most playful, curious, sassy, cuddly kitty on the planet," Joon's adopter shared. Kristen Sterner"She likes to spend most of her day curled up, sleeping in my lap."No matter where her people are—working on the computer, lounging in the living room, or even in the kitchen or bathroom—she's there purring contentedly. She's become the sweetest little companion. Joon's adopterJoon and her feline brother are inseparable best friends. Despite coming from different litters, they are partners in mischief, always in sync, mirroring each other when they play or plot their next antic. Joon and her feline brotherJoon's adopterKristen and her fellow rescuers never gave up on Joon. Now, she's transformed from a tiny, sickly kitten into a gorgeous cat with a loving family that adores her. Best of friendsJoon's adopterShare this story with your friends. More on St. Francis Society Animal Rescue on Instagram @stfrancisrescuetampa and Facebook. Thanks to Kristen @widdlekittenclub.Related story: Cat Curled Up Outside House on Bitter Cold Day, When the Door Opened, He Walked in Ready for Change

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While Matthew Peterson, Blaze News editor in chief and co-host of “Blaze News Tonight,” wants to “let the past die,” he can’t ignore the rumors circulating about “everyone’s favorite prodigal son” — Hunter Biden. According to former Democratic strategist and fundraiser Lindy Li, Hunter Biden "commandeered" the country after Joe Biden’s career-ending debate performance against Donald Trump last year. Peterson admits that “Li’s credibility is questionable,” pointing to how she “accused Donald Trump of terrorizing the Capitol and colluding with Russia,” but her claims regarding Hunter are nonetheless eyebrow-raising. To get some clarity, Peterson asks Blaze News senior editor for politics and Washington correspondent Christopher Bedford if he thinks this rumor has any standing. Bedford recalls how White House “aides were always annoyed at the access that [Hunter] had” and how we’d “occasionally see the leaks that Joe Biden takes his advice ... way too seriously.” He also remembers how immediately following Biden’s disastrous debate, NBC released an article detailing how “Hunter Biden keeps his father close after disastrous debate performance.” The article mentioned how Hunter was “sitting in on meetings” and was “now a part of this decision process.” Several other news outlets published similar stories. Even still, Bedford doesn’t think Hunter — “a felon, a crackhead, and an international schemer” — was actually running the country solo. “But he definitely had way more impact than what the American people expected,” he tells Peterson. “It's extremely rich — all these Democrats complaining that there's an unelected Elon Musk involved in government, but none of these federal workers are elected; Hunter Biden was not elected,” he adds. To hear more of the conversation, watch the clip above. Want more from 'Blaze News Tonight'?To enjoy more provocative opinions, expert analysis, and breaking stories you won’t see anywhere else, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

If President Trump were truly interested in eliminating the trade deficit, he could easily do so by balancing the federal government’s budget.

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