A recent Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General report revealed that the Biden administration's department "needs to improve its screening and vetting of asylum seekers and noncitizens applying for admission into the United States."The June 7 report released the audit results of the DHS' vetting procedures for illegal immigrants released into the interior of the country. 'Varied and sometimes inconsistent inspection procedure.'"We conducted this audit to determine the effectiveness of DHS' technology, procedures, and coordination to screen and vet asylum seekers and noncitizens," the report read.The audit found that the DHS' procedures "were not fully effective to screen and vet noncitizens applying for admission into the United States or asylum seekers whose asylum applications were pending for an extended period."It noted that Customs and Border Protection cannot "access all Federal data necessary to enable complete screening and vetting" of illegal aliens. The report also revealed that CBP lacks the technology to conduct biometric matching at land ports of entry and has implemented "varied and sometimes inconsistent inspection procedures."During its investigation, the inspector general's office found that at three land ports of entry, Border Patrol officers "did not query all vehicle occupants in Simplified Arrival to identify criminal warrants, national security concerns, or border crossing history before admitting them into the country." According to the officers, management "frequently directed" them to "query only drivers to expedite processing," the report said.Additionally, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services failed to conduct "timely screenings of more than 400,000 affirmative asylum applicants who filed for asylum between October 2017 and March 2023." The department has also not implemented a "dedicated procedure or comprehensive technology solution to perform interim screening of asylum applicants whose cases were not adjudicated within the required 180-day timeframe," the report stated. As a result, USCIS may not identify illegal aliens "with derogatory information" who are already residing in the U.S.The inspector general report offered five recommendations, concluding that the DHS must address the outlined issues or it "will remain at risk of admitting dangerous persons into the country or enabling asylum seekers who may pose significant threats to public safety and national security to continue to reside in the United States." The DHS responded to the report, stating that it plans to implement an "automated biometric entry and exit system" for CBP's use. The department concurred with all of the inspector general's recommendations to improve vetting procedures. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Joe Rogan recently had comedian Tim Dillon on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” and one subject the duo broached was the 2024 election. “Trump will beat [Biden], I think, from jail,” Dillon speculated. “Yeah, 100%,” Rogan agreed. “But I don’t know if it’s real ... I don’t want to cry election fraud, but why would I imagine that they would manipulate everything openly except the election?” “Is it not possible that they haven’t gone off Joe Biden because there was some f***ery in the last election? Is it not possible to some degree that they have this rabid insistence on this clearly dementia-ridden guy because promises have been made, and there are people in positions of power that could speak?” Dillion asked. “It’s worth asking all of these questions,” says Dave Rubin. “Putting aside election fraud and everything else, why is the system running cover right now for a man we all know who has dementia, who the corruption around him stinks to high hell?” “Rogan does bring up an interesting point,” he continues. “If they lie about absolutely everything ... then why wouldn't they lie about [the election] too?” Want more from Dave Rubin? To enjoy more honest conversations, free speech, and big ideas with Dave Rubin, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

UFC fighter Sean Strickland posted a video of himself on X getting tortured by waterboard, expressing that he simply wanted to know what it felt like.Middleweight contender Strickland put his money where his mouth is and accepted a wager from ... seemingly himself when he posted the video and stated that since he was a kid he didn't think the form of torture could be "that bad."Waterboarding is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as a "form of torture ... in which a person is held facing upward while water is poured in large quantities over their face. This gives the person the feeling that they are drowning," with the idea that they are "unable to breathe and dying.""When I was a kid I thought 'I wanna know what water boarding feels like, it can't be that bad,'" Strickland wrote on X. "I can tell you it was one of the most f***ed up things I've experienced lol."Attached was a 12-second video of Strickland shirtless on a floor next to an oven. The arm of an unknown person used what seemed to be a garden hose nozzle to spray Strickland — who had a T-shirt over his head — in the face, with the fighter's hands confined in makeshift handcuffs.The would-be torturer ensured that he was spraying Strickland in the face and controlled his head with a hand around the 185-pound fighter's neck.Be advised that the video could be seen as disturbing and is age-restricted on X.Strickland stuck around on his account to answer a couple of fan questions after posting the video, the first of which came in just a minute after the footage was put online.'When you see these youtubers like Steven crowder doing it saying "it's [not] that bad" [it's] because you weren't.'"Sean why did you do this? This is tough," one viewer asked."You think 'I can just breathe lightly and take a big breath when the water stops' nope you are 100 percent drowning.........." Strickland replied.You think "I can just breathe lightly and take a big breath when the water stops" nope you are 100 percent drowning..........— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 12, 2024 "What if you just hold your breath for a minute?" another viewer asked."You're going to have to breathe at some point lol," Strickland answered.After another viewer stated that after the "cloth is wet you basically can't breathe through it without taking in water," Strickland called out YouTubers, specifically Steven Crowder, saying they clearly haven't been waterboarded properly."Yeah man.... no [matter what] you do you can't breathe.. it's f***ed... When you see these youtubers like Steven crowder doing it saying 'it's [not] that bad' [it's] because you weren't f**king water boarded lol."Yeah man.... no mater water you do you can't breathe.. it's fucked... When you see these youtubers like Steven crowder doing it saying "it's no that bad" because you weren't fucking water boarded lol— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 12, 2024 Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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This is a sponsored article. All content and opinions expressed within are of the author. Electric vehicles seem like an inevitable evolution in the automotive industry. It's not happening overnight, of course, but more and more EVs are being sold each year. The trend is expected to continue as new models are released, prices come down, and battery technology continues to improve. Within the broader EV market, there are some segments that are more exciting than others. One of the most exciting market segments is one that might not even be on your radar yet. In regions across the globe, ultra-compact electric vehicles called micro-EVs are starting to proliferate. Micro-EVs will soon also get a big boost in the US, too, as market-leading startup Eli prepares to bring its flagship micro-EV to the local market. The Eli ZERO is a disruptive EV with the potential to revolutionize urban mobility. According to McKinsey & Company, micro-EVs represent a $470 billion market opportunity. Now, Eli is raising a round that gives everyone the opportunity to invest ahead of its US launch later this year. ? UP TO 15% BONUS SHARES! Invest in the Future of Urban Mobility with Eli Micro-EVs Why micro-EVs? The Eli ZERO is perfect for daily trips, with up to 90 miles of range on a charge. Image source: Eli As someone who has lived in and around New York City for my entire life, I can tell you from firsthand experience that getting around in big cities can be a nightmare. When I drive in Manhattan, traffic jams are often so bad that it can take 30 minutes to drive half a mile. Busses and taxi cabs often aren't any better since they have to deal with the same traffic. The subway system is a good alternative, but only if you have enough time for all the walking and waiting that goes along with it. Plus, New York subways are often an icebox in the winter and a sauna in the summer. No one wants to get to work, school, or an important meeting drenched in sweat. Put plainly, urban areas weren't designed with this volume of cars in mind. City congestion is messy, stressful, and a waste of time. Plus, that doesn't even take into account how bad all this traffic is for the environment. Emissions are off the charts from all the congestion in big cities like New York and so many others around the world. What if there was a better way? What if vehicles didn't have to take up so much space? What if a vehicle could be just as comfortable in a city environment as a traditional sedan, but nearly as compact as a motorcycle? And what if it didn't have to be so bad for the environment? That's the future that Eli is helping usher in with the Eli ZERO. What is the Eli ZERO? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRqf5eqEac0 The Eli ZERO is one of the first examples of a street-legal micro-EV in the US. It's also one of the best examples, as you can see in the video above, blending award-winning design with state-of-the-art automotive technology. At just 88.6 inches long and 54.3 inches wide, it takes up about 30% as much space as an average sedan. The ZERO comfortably seats two adults and has 5.65 cubic feet of trunk space. Its top speed is 25 mph, and its range is 60 to 90 miles per charge. That's way more than enough in the urban environments for which it was designed. The Eli ZERO can be fully recharged in as little as 2-4 hours using a 240v outlet, and just like your phone, every power outlet, like the ones all over your home, including 120v, provides a charging opportunity. Inside, this micro-EV is far more spacious than you would expect, with plenty of light and premium features. It has an optional Sony infotainment system with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and CarPlay, and comfortable seats with vegan leather included in the Plus version. The vehicle features keyless entry and go, a backup camera, heat and AC, LED headlights, power-assisted steering (EPS), four power-assisted brakes, a tiltable sunroof, a special eco mode for increased efficiency, and more. The company designed the Eli ZERO as the ultimate hop-in-and-go vehicle for urban environments. It's perfect for making your way around a city for the day, and then you can park and plug it in overnight. The forthcoming U.S. version of Eli ZERO will even feature ABS and EPB, along with several innovative new features suitable for a wide array of applications such as ride-sharing fleets, rental fleets, tourism, last-mile delivery, and other use cases. In the US, the Eli ZERO starts at $11,990, and reservations are available with a fully refundable $200 deposit. The vehicle will be available first to reservation holders starting in late 2024. Why should you invest? You can see how compact the Eli ZERO is when it's parked between two traditional cars. Image source: Eli While Eli is a startup, and its debut car looks like a futuristic concept, the Eli ZERO is a very real EV that is being driven on the roads right now. The ZERO has been on the market since 2022 in countries across Europe and elsewhere. The French Polynesian government has Eli ZERO cars in its official fleet. Avis has Eli ZERO rental cars available to tourists in Bora Bora. Eli micro-EVs are also on the roads in Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Portugal, Estonia, and more, all with glowing reviews and hundreds of happy customers. Now, Eli is giving everyone the opportunity to invest in the company as it prepares to expand to the US in 2024. ? UP TO 15% BONUS SHARES! Invest in the Future of Urban Mobility with Eli Micro-EVs Eli recently opened a new investment round that is open to the general public. There's less than a month to go before this round closes. At the time of this writing, more than 3,700 people have already invested in Eli Electric Vehicles and the company already raised nearly $5 million via equity crowdfunding to date. With a current valuation of approximately $69 million, the micro-EV maker is offering class A common stock at $9.80 per share. The are also share bonuses of up to 15% available depending on how much you invest. "Proceeds from this round will go primarily towards production and expansion of our signature product, the Eli ZERO as we look to enter new markets and scale up our sales efforts," the company explained. "Additionally, some proceeds from this raise will go towards other areas, including research and development and general operations." The Eli ZERO micro-EV feels like the future, but it's already here now. Image source: Eli Eli is well-positioned to be a global leader in the micro-EV market. The ZERO is already being sold in countries across Europe and elsewhere with more markets in the horizon, and Eli is ready for expansion as the ZERO's US launch nears. The company recently opened a new production facility capable of manufacturing thousands of cars per year as Eli's business grows. "We opened a new production facility with a manufacturing capacity of 4,000+ vehicles per assembly line per year, implementing an innovative asset-light approach that eliminates resource-intensive processes," Eli said. "This results in reduced costs, swift assembly, high quality, and rapid scalability." The Eli ZERO is just the start, and Eli is already developing exploring new technologies such as wireless charging and autonomous driving as well as new models to expand its lineup and services in the future. The company is also addressing related opportunities and recently launched a new Eli Energy business unit focused on solar charging. Learn more about the Eli ZERO and the company's current funding round on the Eli website. Of note, this investment round is scheduled to close on June 27. ? UP TO 15% BONUS SHARES! Invest in the Future of Urban Mobility with Eli Micro-EVs The post Eli micro-EVs are a game-changer, and the startup is giving everyone a chance to invest appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $30 Thermacell mosquito repeller, $189 AirPods Pro, free LED smart bulb, $349 Dyson, more Today’s deals: $20 Amazon credit, $79 AirPods, $20 Echo Pop, $899 M3 MacBook Air, $289 iScooter, more Today’s deals: $299 Apple Watch S9, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K, $259 stationary bike, $20 Blink Mini cam, more Today’s deals: $189 AirPods Pro, $169 TP-Link WiFi 6 mesh system, $45 KitchenAid hand blender, more