House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) wrapped up his Tuesday evening speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC) with his take on the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life and a reference to the 2017 shooting that nearly took his. Scalise began his remarks by laying out a list of things that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had done to destroy American prosperity and success — and explaining what Trump would do in a second term to right the ship. “I was born in New Orleans,” he said, “So I’ve seen some crazy things in my time. But New Orleans has nothing on Washington, D.C., these last four years. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have spent your tax dollars trashing America’s finances in ways no sane or sober-minded person ever would.” WATCH: House Majority Leader @SteveScalise: “I was the survivor of a politically motivated shooting in 2017. While I was fighting for my life, Donald Trump was one of the first to come console my family at the hospital. That’s the kind of leader he is.”#RNCinMKE pic.twitter.com/71qqN1yrul — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) July 17, 2024 After explaining what Trump would do with a second term in office — punctuated by loud cheers from the audience — Scalise turned back to a much more serious topic: politically motivated violence and the shooting at a Pennsylvania rally that left former President Trump and two others injured and killed firefighter Corey Comperatore. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Lastly, I need to say something about Saturday’s attempt on President Trump’s life,” he said. “Many of you know I was the survivor of a politically motivated shooting in 2017. Not many know that while I was fighting for my life, Donald Trump was one of the first to come console my family at the hospital.” “That’s the kind of leader he is,” Scalise said as the crowd applauded. “Courageous under fire. Compassionate towards others.”

A man wearing a ski mask who was armed with an AK-47 was arrested near the Republican National Convention this week as he approached the perimeter of the event, police revealed in a statement Tuesday evening. Homeland Security Investigators and Capitol Police were surveilling the area on Monday, which comes just days after former President Donald Trump was shot during an assassination attempt, when they noticed a suspicious man approaching, Fox News reported. The man was carrying a tactical bag that had an AK-47 and ammunition inside, the report said. It’s not clear what he was planning to do. “Milwaukee Police arrested a 21-year-old man for carrying a concealed weapon on July 15, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., on the 1200 block of N. 11th Street,” the Milwaukee Police Department said in a statement. “United States Capitol Police initially observed the suspect looking suspicious, wearing a ski mask and a large tactical backpack in the street.” “United States Capitol Police performed a subject stop, and it was determined that the suspect was concealing a firearm in his backpack,” the statement added. “The suspect does not have a legal CCW permit in Wisconsin or any other state. The suspect was arrested, and charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP BREAKING: Per federal law enforcement source, yesterday, HSI & Capitol Police surveilling the RNC secure perimeter stopped a suspicious man wearing a ski mask blocks away from Fiserv Forum. I’m told he had a AK47 pistol, a full magazine, & a Scream mask in a large backpack he was… pic.twitter.com/cMwxdvv38d — Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) July 16, 2024

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York blasted President Joe Biden’s record in short remarks at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday evening. Stefanik, the chair of the House Republican Conference, emphasized the importance of November’s election as a battle for the “Constitution and the soul of our very nation.” She ripped Biden’s record from immigration, to the economy, to foreign affairs and national security. “Under Joe Biden, the American people have suffered crisis after crisis. From the Biden border, the most wide-open border in our nation’s history, to Bidenflation, the highest rate of inflation in my lifetime, devastating hardworking families with skyrocketing prices for groceries, gas, and utilities,” Stefanik said. “To Biden’s violent crime crisis fueled by Democrats’ pro-criminal sanctuary cities, and defund-the-police policies like we have seen in my home state of New York – all while corrupt Democrat prosecutors and judges wage illegal and unconstitutional lawfare against President Trump in an effort to do Joe Biden’s political bidding,” she continued. She then pivoted to foreign policy, citing the Afghanistan withdrawal during which 13 U.S. service members died in a terrorist attack alongside dozens of Afghans. The U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan on short notice, leaving behind hundreds of American citizens and thousands of Afghanistan allies who worked with U.S. military personnel against the Taliban, the terror group that blitzed across Afghanistan and took over the country as the U.S. withdrew. “Around the world the feckless and failed Joe Biden has caused chaos, weakening our national security: from the catastrophic withdrawal of Afghanistan to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine to Hamas’ terrorist attack against our most precious ally, Israel,” Stefanik said. The GOP conference chair urged Americans to vote for former president Donald Trump in November. “President Trump will bring back moral leadership to the White House, condemning anti-Semitism and standing strong with Israel and the Jewish people,” Stefanik said after condemning the “radical Left” for openly supporting Hamas and threatening Jews across college campuses. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Stefanik praised Trump’s economic policies, as well as his foreign policy for strengthening relationships with allies such as Israel and containing conflict across the globe. “President Trump has done it before and he will do it again,” Stefanik said. ? Watch my full primetime speech from the @GOPconvention in Milwaukee. I have been proud to always stand in the breach during the toughest moments for President Donald Trump and I will continue to fight alongside him to #SaveAmerica. With President Trump back in the White House… pic.twitter.com/C67lV6DmeU — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) July 17, 2024

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In light of the extreme coast-to-coast heat hitting the United States and Canada, this week we’re bringing back earlier articles with advice and guidance on how to stay cool and safe during heatwaves and wildfire season. Other than causing respiratory problems, the smoke from wildfires can really irritate the skin. That’s because wildfire smoke contains particulate matter, a type of air pollution that’s small enough to sneak into your pores and cause free radical damage, which can lead to dull skin with an uneven tone. If you’ve been exposed to wildfire smoke, here are a few ways to protect and calm your skin. Always cleanse your face at night: Bacteria, sweat, and daily grime can build up on your skin and clog your pores. Soot and smoke only make this worse, which is why you should always cleanse your face before you crawl into bed. Introduce antioxidants to your routine: Antioxidants are said to stabilize the free radicals that lead to oxidative stress. To boost your skin, incorporate antioxidants like vitamin C and niacinamide into your routine to support collagen levels, limit pigmentation, and reduce inflammation.  Always wear sunscreen: UV radiation triggers cell damage, which causes skin aging. Best to protect yourself with sunscreen, even if the sky is hazy. Cover up your skin, if you can: Worried about the lingering soot, it’s a good idea to wear long-sleeve shirts and pants when you venture outside. As for your face, you should be wearing a mask anyway, so it can help protect your skin as well.  Strengthen the skin barrier: As we’ve already said, smoke exposure can harm sensitive skin. Fortifying your skin barrier, however, can help you avoid damaged skin. The best way to boost your skin barrier function is through ingredients like ceramides, squalane, colloidal oat, and manuka honey, which can quell inflammation and feed your skin with healthy lipids. It could also be a good idea to invest in some microbiome-supporting skincare, or slather on fermented superstars like, say, yogurt. The post Exposed to wildfire smoke? Here are 5 tips to protect your skin first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $1 billion commitment to Johns Hopkins University, marking a watershed moment in medical school history. This unprecedented contribution, announced last week, would make tuition free for most medical students beginning this autumn. The donation will cover complete tuition for students from families earning less than $300,000, as well as living expenses for those earning up to $175,000. Relieving financial burdens Currently, nearly two-thirds of Johns Hopkins medical students are eligible for financial help, and 45 percent of the current class will also receive assistance with living expenses. The university expects that this robust endowment will reduce the average overall loan load for graduates from $104,000 to $60,279 by 2029. Furthermore, this contribution will expand financial aid opportunities for students in the university’s nursing, public health, and graduate programs. “By reducing the financial barriers to these essential fields, we can free more students to pursue careers they’re passionate about — and enable them to serve more of the families and communities who need them the most,” Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg LP, stated. Bloomberg attended Johns Hopkins University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1964. Supporting future leaders in healthcare According to Ron Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins University, the donation will be added to the university’s endowment, with every penny going toward student support. Daniels cited Bloomberg’s admiration for the medical profession’s perseverance and dedication during the pandemic as a driving force behind the donation. “Mike has really been moved by the challenges that the professions confronted during the course of the pandemic and the heroic efforts they’ve made to protecting and providing care to American citizens during the pandemic,” Daniels noted. A growing trend Johns Hopkins joins a growing list of medical schools that provide significant financial aid to students. Ruth Gottesman, a former professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, announced a $1 billion commitment to her alma university earlier this year, which will cover all tuition costs. Similarly, Kenneth and Elaine Langone donated $100 million to NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 2018 to pay tuition for all students, with an additional $200 million in 2023 for the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Other institutions have made progress in this approach. UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine provides merit-based scholarships courtesy of $146 million from recording magnate David Geffen, while the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine has provided tuition-free education since 2008. A call for broader impact Candice Chen, an associate professor at The George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health, praised the donations but emphasized the importance of using these funds to train primary care doctors and mental health specialists to serve rural and underserved communities. “Collectively the medical schools right now, I hate to say this, but they’re failing in terms of producing primary care, mental health specialists as well as the doctors who will work in and serve in rural and underserved communities,” Chen commented. She proposed that such donations could have a significant influence at Meharry Medical College, a historically Black college recognized for producing primary care physicians. Bloomberg previously awarded Meharry Medical College a $34 million grant in 2020 as part of a $100 million contribution to four Black medical schools targeted at decreasing student debt. Philanthropy and education This $1 billion pledge is one of several landmark donations to US institutions in recent years. In 2022, venture capitalist John Doerr and his wife, Ann, donated $1.1 billion to Stanford University for a new school focused on climate change. Similarly, McPherson College secured two matching contributions totaling $1 billion to fund its innovative automotive restoration program. Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, continues to be one of the world’s biggest philanthropists, providing $3 billion to various groups in 2023 alone. Bloomberg’s recent investment demonstrates his dedication to education and healthcare, with the goal of eliminating financial barriers for aspiring medical professionals. As these major donations transform the landscape of medical school, they promise a bright future in which financial limitations no longer impede the pursuit of a medical career. Shaping the future of medical education Johns Hopkins University is at the forefront of this transformative movement, setting an example for other schools. Bloomberg Philanthropies‘ $1 billion gift is more than simply a financial boost; it’s a powerful statement about the value of accessible education. It represents a growing realization that supporting students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds is critical to establishing a strong and compassionate healthcare trade. Looking ahead With tuition waived for many medical students at Johns Hopkins and other top institutions, the goal is to attract and retain the greatest and brightest minds in medicine. This adjustment benefits both students and the communities they will serve in the future. As Candice Chen pointed out, there is an urgent need for more primary care doctors and specialists in underprivileged communities. These educational investments are critical steps toward fulfilling that need and providing universal access to healthcare.The post A historic $1 billion gift to Johns Hopkins eliminates tuition for most medical students first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

'We're designed to be behind the scenes'

'I've never seen this level of silence after a shooting'

There's no way in hell I could leave America at this point

An armed man wearing a ski mask was reportedly arrested while approaching RNC security perimeter

'To be continued'