Democrats on the Minneapolis City Council do not want to immediately clear a homeless encampment populated by American Indians despite other Indian groups saying it is crime-ridden and urging the city to clean it up. The city is set to clear a major homeless encampment next week‚ but on Thursday‚ eight Democrats on the city council asked Mayor Jacob Frey to delay the cleanup until February‚ the Star Tribune reported. The homeless encampment‚ known as Camp Nenookaasi‚ has about 180 people and was set up by American Indian women in September after the city cleaned up a different encampment. City officials say the encampment must be cleared due to public safety and health concerns. Residents who live nearby have complained about crime. Organizers‚ however‚ as well as some council members say the camp is more organized than a typical homeless encampment. “This is more controlled‚” Councilman Jamal Osman said at a press conference on Thursday. Osman’s Ward 6 includes the encampment. “We haven’t had a lot of incidents‚” Osman said. “There will be more safety concerns if these 180 people go to the surrounding streets.” Earlier this week‚ dozens of supporters of the encampment showed up at City Hall during a public hearing to oppose the cleanup. Meanwhile‚ American Indian groups have been demanding the city close the encampment for months. One of those demanding a cleanup is Ryan Salmon‚ interim chair of Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors‚ which includes more than more than 30 native organizations including the Indian Health Board. “Not only are crimes being committed regularly‚ but they are also being hidden from police with threats of and physical acts of violence‚ to those who would normally report‚” Salmon wrote this month in a letter to the city demanding the camp be “closed immediately.” The mayor’s office said they are still assessing the decision to clean up the encampment next week. “These decisions are informed by leading experts from multiple city departments‚ and prioritize the safety of the people both in the encampment and in the surrounding neighborhood‚” said a spokeswoman for the mayor. “We are also listening to Native leaders who‚ in this case‚ have been demanding the City take this action for months‚” she said. The council members who requested to delay the encampment cleanup until February also said they do not want to keep the camp open indefinitely. The goal is to house the people living there‚ they said. Homelessness has been a growing problem in the U.S. since the pandemic. Cities on the West Coast in particular have struggling with a growing homeless population as well as spiking drug use.

Yesterday‚ tape broke of Nihad Awad‚ executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations‚ openly celebrating the October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israelis — the worst terror attack in the West since September 11. “I was happy to see people breaking the siege‚” he proclaimed: CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad at AMP Convention: I Was Happy to See the People of Gaza Break the Siege on October 7; They Were Victorious; the People of Gaza Have the Right to Self-Defense – Israel Does Not #Hamas #Gaza #Palestinians @CAIRNational @NihadAwad pic.twitter.com/WDbSRjFJo0 — MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) December 7‚ 2023 Awad’s words were perfectly in line with CAIR’s generalized anti-Semitism and radicalism. On October 7‚ the date of the Hamas massacre‚ CAIR National tweeted:  We join @USCMO and the American Muslim community in reaffirming our support for the Palestinian people’s right to freedom and calling for an end to the Israeli occupation‚ which … sparks the deadly violence that we see again and again‚ including today. We join @USCMO and the American Muslim community in reaffirming our support for the Palestinian people's right to freedom and calling for an end to the Israeli occupation‚ which kills hundreds of Palestinian civilians every year‚ subjects millions of Palestinians to racist… pic.twitter.com/eW4waBJGc2 — CAIR National (@CAIRNational) October 7‚ 2023 On October 7‚ before any Israeli response‚ they also called for an end to American aid to Israel and the Abraham Accords. The group has not offered a single word condemning Hamas. Yet CAIR remains a go-to organization for the media and Democrats in politics. In May‚ in an attempt to counter accusations of anti-Semitism from inside the Democratic Party‚ the White House organized a National Strategy to Counter Anti-Semitism. That strategy included a group dedicated to “cross-community” solidarity — and that group included CAIR‚ which the White House said would launch a tour:  …to educate religious minority communities about steps they can take to protect their houses of worship from hate incidents‚ such as appropriate security measures‚ developing strong relationships with other faith communities‚ and maintaining open lines of communication with local law enforcement. Why was CAIR included in this enterprise? To support the intersectional coalition the Biden administration has attempted to build. The Jews don’t truly fit in that intersectional coalition‚ of course. They don’t fit comfortably in the oppressor-oppressed matrix that underscores the coalition because Jews are both highly targeted and also highly-successful. WATCH: The Ben Shapiro Show But the Left likes the pretense that Jews belong in the coalition. CAIR is the price of Jewish belonging: Since there is no substitute for CAIR in that organizational coalition‚ Jewish groups are expected to swallow hard and pretend CAIR is legitimate. Tablet Magazine’s Armin Rosen has written on this topic‚ saying:  The ADL and CAIR might not get along‚ but they are protected by the same dynamic: They both provide a nearly identical service to the same larger coalition‚ which returns the favor by keeping both groups at a level of prominence that crowds out any potential rivals. That’s the Biden administration’s program: Activate the coalition of the oppressed at all costs. That means covering up radical Muslim hatred for Jews — and that means including radical Muslims in the program to fight anti-Semitism. At least‚ that was the plan. Biden Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt admitted CAIR was problematic‚ but said they could be included in the White House working group on anti-Semitism because: “If they’re really willing to change‚ if they’re really willing to say‚ ‘Hey‚ we now see this is a serious problem‚’ then they are welcome.” But‚ of course‚ CAIR wasn’t willing to change. That was obvious. To actively oppose Hamas would violate CAIR’s raison d’être. The roots of CAIR are fascinating and frightening. As prosecutor Andy McCarthy writes about in his book‚ “The Grand Jihad‚” Hamas supporters gathered at a Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia on October 27‚ 1993‚ with the intent of creating a new public relations organization in the United States. Those Hamas supporters included one Omar Ahmad‚ president of the Islamic Association for Palestine; concerned about being recorded‚ Ahmad referred to himself as “Omar Yahya” and referred to “Samah” instead of “Hamas” — “Samah” is “Hamas” backwards‚ of course. Ahmad‚ at the meeting‚ said it would be worthwhile to lie about the agenda‚ that the new organization could not admit “We represent Samah” or that “Ahmed Yassin‚” the head of Hamas‚ “represents me.” Awad‚ who was at the time the PR director for IAP‚ was at the conference too. There‚ according to McCarthy‚ he was an active participant in the meetings‚ where he agreed with Ahmad about adopting lying to Americans: “When I speak with the American‚” he said‚ “I speak with someone who doesn’t know anything. As for the Palestinian who has a martyr brother or something‚ I know how to address him‚ you see?” Less than a year later‚ CAIR was born. CAIR was linked with the Holy Land Foundation and the Muslim Brotherhood from its foundations. Daniel Pipes elaborated on the creation of CAIR in a National Review article‚ saying‚  Hamas‚ designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. and many other governments‚ indirectly created CAIR and the two groups remain tight. Examples: In 1994‚ CAIR head Nihad Awad publicly declared his support for Hamas; the Holy Land Foundation (HLF)‚ a Hamas front group‚ contributed $5‚000 to CAIR; in turn‚ CAIR exploited the 9/11 attacks to raise money for HLF. Multiple board members and staff at CAIR have been arrested or denied entry to the United States or were indicted on and pled guilty to terrorism charges. CAIR defended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers‚ calling their convictions a “travesty of justice‚” did not condemn Osama Bin Laden for September 11 until Bin Laden himself claimed the crime‚ opposed the deportation of terrorist Rasmea Odeh‚ and steadfastly tied virtually all anti-terror efforts to phantom “Islamophobia.” In 2008‚ the FBI cut off relations with CAIR. But under Democrats‚ the American government has never been willing to let go of the illusion that CAIR represents a crucial part of the intersectional coalition. In 2011‚ the Obama Justice Department declined to prosecute CAIR co-founder Omar Ahmad; Ahmad worked closely with the Holy Land Foundation‚ as well as the Islamic Association of Palestine. That declination to prosecute came despite the fact both Attorney General Eric Holder and then-FBI Director Robert Mueller had serious reservations about CAIR. Reporter Patrick Poole reported on the indictments‚ saying they “were scuttled last year at the direction of top-level political appointees within the Department of Justice (DOJ) — and possibly even the White House.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP The Trump administration cut off relations with CAIR. But under the Biden Administration‚ CAIR returned to prominence. Nihad Awad has spent years being feted by the media because the Left-wing media require a Muslim organization within the intersectional coalition‚ no matter how extreme. Thus‚ Awad is welcomed to national television to pretend at moderation‚ even while he spouts Hamas talking points.  Now‚ of course‚ we’ve heard the radicalism from the horse’s mouth‚ so to speak. The question is whether the Left will be willing‚ this time‚ to admit what is plain: that CAIR is a radical Islamist organization. Don’t hold your breath.

Kevin Costner is rumored to be back on the dating scene after photos surfaced showing the “Yellowstone” star looking cozy with superstar singer Jewel while the two were at a charity event in the Caribbean. In a TMZ photo‚ the 68-year-old actor had his arms wrapped around the 49-year-old singer while she was speaking at a microphone and appeared to be sitting on Costner’s lap. Sources told the outlet Costner and Jewel — born Jewel Kilcher — flew to the Caribbean together and stayed there after the event before they flew back together. “There was definitely something going on‚” a source told the outlet. “They were flirty‚ and when they were together‚ it was like they both just lit up.” The two were in the British Virgin Islands on Richard Branson’s Necker Island for a tennis fundraiser for Jewel’s Inspiring Children Foundation (ICF). Kilcher founded the ICF more than 20 years ago and it has been “transforming the lives of at-risk youth in Las Vegas through a whole human approach to physical‚ emotional and mental health‚” according to its website. Kevin Costner is apparently rebounding after his split from Christine Baumgartner because sources say he and Jewel are now a thing. What we know: https://t.co/R3te9rbNdK pic.twitter.com/91CGKMX64V — TMZ (@TMZ) December 8‚ 2023   The singer also mentioned Costner in her Instagram post after the event along with a photo of “The Bodyguard” star posing for a picture with her and others at the event‚ Fox News noted. She captioned her post‚ “Every year‚ my foundation @inspiringchildren and I go to Necker Island to help host a tennis event w [Richardbranson] to raise funds for our kids. Amazing players like [Geniebouchard] come and support us in playing doubles with the folks who come… it’s an incredible time‚ and one I use to relax‚ rest and play w my son!” “[Kevincostnermodernwest] was kind enough to mentor our kids this year‚ and Sir Richard was his usual inspiring self — who also plays a mean game of doubles!” she added. Earlier this year‚ Costner and his ex-wife Christine Baumgartner finalized their divorce after nearly 18 years of marriage. The pair share three children together. The “Dances with Wolves” star was previously married to Cindy Costner‚ with whom he shares three children. The couple divorced in 1994. He also has a son with Bridget Rooney. Kilcher shares a son with ex-husband pro rodeo cowboy Ty Murray. Related: Kevin Costner Wins Court Battle Against Estranged Wife After Judge Sides With Him On Child Support Payments

Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz laid into Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) in a Friday post on X‚ saying that her post wishing Jews everywhere a “Happy Hanukkah” was “the definition of the word ‘chutzpah.'” Pointing out the fact that Tlaib had voted — and bragged about her vote — against the recent House Resolution condemning anti-Semitism and affirming Israel’s right to exist and defend itself‚ Lovitz called out the “hypocrisy” of then turning around to offer Hanukkah greetings. “Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish neighbors in #12thDistrictStrong and beyond. May this be a time of love and community for you and your loved ones‚” Tlaib posted in honor of the first night of Hanukkah on Thursday. Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish neighbors in #12thDistrictStrong and beyond. May this be a time of love and community for you and your loved ones. — Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (@RepRashida) December 7‚ 2023 “The definition of the word‚ ‘Chutzpah!'” Lovitz posted‚  “As a member of Congress‚ I voted NO against a resolution condemning antisemitism and recognizing the right of our ally‚ Israel‚ to exist. Then‚ a few days later‚ wished the same people‚ Happy Hanukkah. It would be laughable‚ if you’re [sic] hypocrisy wasn’t so disgusting.” Lovitz was not the only one to take issue with Tlaib’s post. “I can’t imagine a more dishonest tweet than this. Does she even know what the story of Hanukkah is?” Pradheep Shanker asked. I can't imagine a more dishonest tweet than this. Does she even know what the story of Hanukkah is? https://t.co/ixYzTHWjsy — Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) December 8‚ 2023 “This holiday celebrates Jewish independence‚ pride and sovereignty in our own land‚ as well as our consistent refusal to bend the knee to heathens. Take your universalist jibber jabber elsewhere‚ you’re no friend of ours‚” Annika Rothstein added. This holiday celebrates Jewish independence‚ pride and sovereignty in our own land‚ as well as our consistent refusal to bend the knee to heathens. Take your universalist jibber jabber elsewhere‚ you’re no friend of ours. https://t.co/KJTQ3zYWoL — Annika H Rothstein (@truthandfiction) December 7‚ 2023 “I wonder if Rashida Tlaib realizes that #Hanukkah is literally the celebration of the successful #Jewish war against the Greeks who tried to ethnically cleanse indigenous Jews from #Israel. 800 years before the creation of Islam‚” @persianjewess said. I wonder if Rashida Tlaib realizes that #Hanukkah is literally the celebration of the successful #Jewish war against the Greeks who tried to ethnically cleanse indigenous Jews from #Israel. 800 years before the creation of Islam. https://t.co/J58Skt1XUL — The Persian Jewess (@persianjewess) December 8‚ 2023 “She literally just admitted Jews were in the land 1‚000 years before Mohammad was born‚” Ari Hoffman posted. She literally just admitted Jews were in the land 1‚000 years before Mohammad was born — Ari Hoffman (@thehoffather) December 8‚ 2023

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