The CIA said it helped stop a terrorist attack that was being planned for a Taylor Swift “Eras Tour” concert in Vienna earlier this month. CIA Deputy Director David S. Cohen made the revelation during the Intelligence and National Security Summit in Maryland this week, per Time. He said the CIA passed intel to Austrian authorities, which they used to help shut down the scheme. “They were plotting to kill a huge number, tens of thousands of people at this concert, I am sure many Americans,” Cohen said. “The Austrians were able to make those arrests because the agency and our partners in the intelligence community provided them information about what this ISIS-connected group was planning to do.” Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. The information led to canceling three sold-out concerts in Austria over the second weekend of August. The main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian man with links to the Islamic State group, was arrested shortly after. Bomb-making manuals and homemade explosives, detonators, and hydrogen peroxide were all found in his home. “He wanted to carry out an attack in the area outside the stadium, killing as many people as possible using the knives or even using the explosive devices he had made,” Austrian official Omar Haijawi-Pirchner said at the time of his arrest.  He said the teen’s confession showed he had been “clearly radicalized in the direction of the Islamic State and thinks it is right to kill infidels.” Two other suspects, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, were also arrested for their part in planning the attack. Swift shared a statement with fans at the conclusion of her scheduled shows in London, which had heightened security measures but ultimately went forward as planned. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “Having our Vienna shows cancelled [sic] was devastating,” she wrote on Instagram. “The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows.” She went on to thank authorities for preventing a potential tragedy. “Thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives,” Swift continued, mentioning how she intentionally waited to comment on the situation until her European shows were over.  “Let me be very clear: I am not going to speak about something publicly if I think doing so might provoke those who would want to harm the fans who come to my shows,” she shared on social media.

ABC News has denied Vice President Kamala Harris’ last-ditch efforts to change the rules — presumably in an attempt to sabotage her opponent — for her upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump on September 10. Harris, according to multiple sources, wanted the network to allow the candidates to sit throughout the debate, to bring notes along, and to keep the microphones live rather than cut them off once each candidate’s time had expired. Those same rules were in place during President Joe Biden’s disastrous CNN debate against Trump in late June. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. According to a New York Post report published Thursday, Trump and Harris will stand for the duration of the debate. Each will be allowed a water bottle, a pen, and paper. The event will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. One Trump ally told The Post that both campaigns were informed of the debate rules in writing last week — and both agreed — before Harris’ campaign reached out again and called for the mics to be left on for the entirety of the debate. The consensus, according to some reports, was that live mics could be a liability for Trump, given his history of interrupting debate opponents. Others argued that Harris, who spent a fair amount of time interrupting former Vice President Mike Pence during her vice presidential debate, was simply attempting to use the same strategy against Trump. “At this point, Team Harris is going to be taking an ‘L’ when they finally accept, as the debate rules aren’t changing, or they’ll take an even bigger ‘L’ if they back out of the debate because the Dana Bash/CNN interview goes poorly,” the source told The Post. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI Harris, nearly 40 days after leap-frogging to the top of the Democratic Party’s 2024 ticket more than a month ago, will sit for her first major interview with friendly CNN anchor Dana Bash. The interview will be pre-taped, and Harris’ running mate Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) will also participate.

The U.S. Army responded to an incident that allegedly happened this week when Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) to commemorate the lives of the 13 American soldiers who were killed by an Islamic suicide bombing during the Biden-Harris administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Trump attended a wreath-laying ceremony for the fallen soldiers before joining the Gold Star families to visit Section 60 of the cemetery — an area reserved for soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The former president was joined by his photographer and videographer when an unnamed cemetery worker reportedly tried to “physically block” Trump’s team from accompanying him and stop them from filming and photographing in Section 60. The worker was reportedly brushed aside so Trump’s team could stay with him. Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung said that the cemetery worker was “clearly suffering from a mental health episode.” Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Trump campaign co-manager Chris LaCivita, who was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries he sustained while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Gulf War in 1991, said that the cemetery worker was “a disgrace and does not deserve to represent the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.” The altercation was reported to the police, but the cemetery worker did not press charges. The U.S. Army, under the command of the Biden-Harris administration, took the highly unusual step of releasing a statement on a matter of this nature, saying that ANC “conducts nearly 3,000 such public ceremonies a year without incident.” “Participants in the August 26th ceremony and the subsequent Section 60 visit were made aware of federal laws, Army regulations and DoD policies, which clearly prohibit political activities on cemetery grounds,” the statement said. The Army claimed that the cemetery worker “acted with professionalism and avoided further disruption.” “This incident was unfortunate, and it is also unfortunate that the ANC employee and her professionalism has been unfairly attacked,” the statement said. “ANC is a national shrine to the honored dead of the Armed Forces, and its dedicated staff will continue to ensure public ceremonies are conducted with the dignity and respect the nation’s fallen deserve.” However, Cheung posted a statement that Trump’s team received from ANC about media guidance and rules surrounding the event, saying that Trump was allowed to have his media team with him. “Only former President Trump may have an official photographer and/or videographer outside of the main media pool,” the statement said. “If any of the other attendees DVs would like to bring media, they must arrive at 7:00 a.m. and be incorporated into the press pool. We recommend against bringing additional media due to limited space available in the press pool.” Furthermore, President Joe Biden, while serving as vice president in the Obama administration, had his media team with him while visiting ANC’s Section 60 in 2010. Biden subsequently used the footage in an advertisement for his 2020 presidential campaign. To all the members of our military and our military families, especially those who have lost their service member, thank you. We owe you. We can never lessen the magnitude of your loss, but this I can promise you: we will never forget. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/b5vDrYiPL5 — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 25, 2020 Gold Star families who attended the event with Trump said in a statement that they gave Trump’s team permission to be with them as they visited Section 60 and to take photos and record video. They specifically mentioned that Trump and his team showed the highest level of respect to their fallen sons and daughters. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to President Donald J. Trump for his presence at the recent Section 60 gathering, honoring our children and their fallen brothers and sisters,” the families said in a statement. “On the three-year anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing, the president and his team conducted themselves with nothing but the utmost respect and dignity for all of our Service members, especially our beloved children.” “We had given our approval for President Trump’s official videographer and photographer to attend the event, ensuring these sacred moments of remembrance were respectfully captured and so we can cherish these memories forever,” they concluded. “We are deeply grateful to the president for taking the time to honor our children and for standing alongside us in our grief, offering his unwavering support during such a difficult time. His compassion and respect meant more than words can express.” Biden did not attend the ceremony of the 13 American soldiers who were killed during his withdrawal — a withdrawal that Vice President Kamala Harris signed off on — and instead opted to go on vacation in Delaware. Harris also did not attend the ceremony.

Just because Adam Sandler is a Hollywood star does not mean he is any less of a dad. As his two daughters enter the movie scene, he has some wisdom to pass down. Besides warning them about which of his films they shouldn’t watch, Adam Sandler also shared some solid advice with his daughters. Adam Sandler Shares Hollywood Advice With Daughters Pexels Sometimes, this Hollywood star gives his kids humorous advice, like not watching certain of his films. Adam Sandler’s daughters Sadie, 18, and Sunny, 15, were told not to watch his newest special, “Adam Sandler: Love You,” on Netflix. The star admitted he did not want his daughters to watch the special because he cursed a lot. However, they were invited to the after-party. Besides protecting their ears from harsh words, Adam Sandler also gave his daughters some fatherly advice about Hollywood. He told his daughters, “Make sure you feel good about what you do and how hard you worked, and you judge yourself.” He continued, “Don’t let too many people try to get in your head. If you feel like you gave it your all, that’s all you can ask.” Fatherly Advice This fatherly advice came after Adam Sandler starred in a film with his two daughters and wife. The entire family appeared as voice actors in the film “Leo.” Sandler told Fox News, “It’s always fun to be with my family. It’s kind of what they are thinking about getting into and their passion, and so it’s good to learn with them.” Sandler then reminisces about another film that the family made together. He mentions, “We had a great time at that bat mitzvah movie.” He also confirms that another film with his family is not off the table. This is great for Adam Sandler, who is a good father, co-star, and family man all around. The featured image source is here. The post Adam Sandler Shares The Sage Advice He Gave His Daughters About Hollywood appeared first on InspireMore.

By the time it ends, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will have conquered five continents with 152 shows. Millions of tickets have been sold. Fans have spent months perfecting their outfits, making friendship bracelets, and obsessing over what secret songs Taylor might sing or if she’ll debut a new outfit. It’s exciting and exhausting to think about. While Taylor’s music seems to transcend genres and generations, younger girls tend to have a penchant for T-Swift.  And if you’re too young to drive to the show, you may rely on your parents to get you there. Many a doting dad have endured Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, whether they wanted to or not. @lukettrotman Absolute Troopers #erastours #taylorswift #swifties ♬ Funny video “Carmen Prelude” Arranging weakness(836530) – yo suzuki(akisai) It’s Been A Cruel Summer For Some Of These Dads TikToker Luke Troy Trotman put together a compilation of men at Eras Tour shows, and it’s hilarious. These fellas don’t exactly look like Swifites. They may not know a single song she plays, but they’re there to make someone else’s dream come true. Luke captioned the video, “Absolute Troopers,” and he is correct.   Some of the dads stared into a blank space during Taylor Swift’s concerts, while others appeared to enjoy an adult beverage. One guy was having so much fun he fell asleep. Watch out dads, karma is coming. The video has been viewed 340,000 times because these guys are every dad ever created. TikTokers loved it. This fan recalled their experience, “My dad spent a very long time in a ‘dad stance’ looking at the roof trying to figure out the mechanisms that allow it to retract. LMAO” Others had favorite memories, “the t-shirts are the best, had ‘in my dad era’ and ‘not a lot going on in my bank right now’ among others when I went.” This one is just too much to take. “No, because the dad in front of us was sat making his Christmas list for his two young daughters putting Taylor’s stuff on there and I couldn’t cope.” Swiftie dads, we like your style. You know that making your daughter’s wildest dreams come true will keep the bad blood away. Remember, a concert only lasts a few hours, shake it off, you’ll be fine! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Video Hilariously Captures Dads Being “Absolute Troopers” During Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour appeared first on InspireMore.

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