A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that former President Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity from prosecution of alleged criminal acts relating to 2020 election interference. The appeal was made to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by the Trump team in connection to special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case in the U.S. District Court in Washington‚ D.C. “We have balanced former President Trump’s asserted interests in executive immunity against the vital public interests that favor allowing this prosecution to proceed‚” the three-judge panel opinion said. “We conclude that ‘[c]oncerns of public policy‚ especially as illuminated by our history and the structure of our government’ compel the rejection of his claim of immunity in this case‚” the panel said‚ upholding a trial judge’s earlier ruling. The panel is composed of two judges appointed by Democrats and one appointed by a Republican. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The former president is expected to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court‚ which is part of a larger effort to slow down Smith’s case against the former president. Smith wants the trial to move ahead as soon as possible‚ seemingly trying to avoid the possible outcome of Trump — the Republican nominee frontrunner — winning the 2024 election. The U.S. Supreme Court could in theory reject to hear the question on immunity and the appeals court’s decision would stand. But if the high court does take up the case‚ the decision could derail Smith’s case or delay it past the 2024 election. Following the appeal decision‚ legal analyst and attorney Jonathan Turley emphasized to Fox News that the Supreme Court doesn’t share the same “urgency” as Smith‚ regarding the case. “The interesting dynamic about this case is that Jack Smith has been telling every court that ‘it’s absolutely urgent that we move this trial forward’ and he made it clear that he wants this president tried and convicted before the election‚” Turley said‚ Newsweek reported. “The Supreme Court clearly didn’t share that urgency‚ it refused to do that‚ and so it’s not clear they’re gonna feel even greater urgency now.” In theory‚ if Trump won the White House‚ the Department of Justice could dismiss the charges‚ which Trump has argued are part of a “witch-hunt” and clear political targeting. Or‚ as president‚ he could pardon himself. This is a breaking story‚ refresh for updates.

The Department of Health and Human Services said it has only two pages of literature supporting Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine’s assessment that “gender-affirming care” is “necessary” for transgender youth‚ prompting allegations that the transgender-identifying Biden administration official has violated the Department’s scientific integrity policies by baselessly claiming it’s settled science. Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT)‚ a nonprofit watchdog‚ filed a Freedom of Information Act request for “records of scientific evidence‚ studies‚ and/or data to support the Assistant Secretary’s claim that ‘gender-affirming care is medically necessary‚ safe‚ and effective for trans and non-binary youth‚'” as well as for “records of surveys of medical professionals regarding the value and importance of ‘gender-affirming care’ for minor children.” In response‚ HHS produced only a single document—a two-page PDF called “Gender-Affirming Care and Young People.” The document is also on HHS’ website and is not a scientific study‚ but rather a brochure that declares that “research demonstrates that gender-affirming care improves the mental health and overall well-being of gender-diverse children.” It supports the statement with a footnote to a single study that showed that transgender-identifying young people were slightly less suicidal when receiving treatment — 51% who were receiving such care were suicidal‚ slightly lower than the 62% who weren’t receiving hormones but wanted them. The HHS document also states that puberty blockers are reversible and hormone therapy is partially reversible. HHS claimed that Levine — a man who believes he is a woman — made no other mentions of “gender-affirming care” in his emails‚ PPT said.  PPT on Tuesday wrote to the HHS Inspector General requesting that the office open an investigation‚ saying that Levine is violating the Department’s scientific integrity policies by making politically-motivated declarations and misrepresenting scientific evidence.  “This suggests that Assistant Secretary Levine has constantly‚ continually‚ ‘everywhere I go‚’ made unequivocal statements regarding the medical necessity‚ safety‚ and effectiveness of gender-affirming care based entirely upon a single two-page document‚” the letter said.  The complaint‚ obtained exclusively by The Daily Wire‚ says that government officials using their stature as science officials to make politically motivated statements and casting them as irrefutable science risks a further “loss of trust” in scientific institutions that would be “cataclysmic.” “When asked for ‘records of scientific evidence‚ studies‚ and/or data’ and for ‘records of surveys of medical professionals’ to support these claims‚ HHS was able to provide only a single information sheet – essentially a piece of marketing material with cherry-picked data and agenda-driven assertions‚” the complaint said. “This is the opposite of science and evidence-based policymaking and flies in the face of the agency’s pledge of ‘adherence to professional practices‚ ethical behavior‚ and the principles of honesty and objectivity when conducting‚ managing‚ using the results of‚ and communicating about science and scientific activities.'” Michael Chamberlain‚ the group’s director‚ said the agency’s failure to provide evidence for its claims explains “why trust in government health officials has evaporated.” “When we asked HHS to provide this data‚ all they offered was a single two-page information sheet with links to cherry-picked‚ often activist-generated research to justify irreversible and possibly dangerous measures‚” Chamberlain told The Daily Wire. “Meanwhile‚ European health services are actively withdrawing their support for these therapies. Even in the face of this‚ the Assistant Secretary accuses skeptics of ideological motives.” Levine has regularly used his role as a science official to declare that “the treatment options for gender-affirming care for transgender youth really are evidence-based‚” and opposition to it is “unconscionable.”  “Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is essential‚” he told Reuters. “There is no argument among medical professionals—pediatricians‚ pediatric endocrinologists‚ adolescent medicine‚ physicians‚ adolescent psychiatrists‚ psychologists‚ et cetera—about the value and the importance of gender-affirming care‚” Levine told NPR. The HHS website similarly hides behind “science‚” saying‚ “At HHS‚ we listen to medical experts and doctors‚ and they agree with us‚ that access to affirming care for transgender youth is essential.” Such assertions not only ignore a growing body of scientific literature and experts‚ but declare that they do not exist‚ PPT said.   “These statements not only do not acknowledge the contrary evidence‚ they assert that there is none‚” the group argues. “In spite of voluminous scientific evidence from around the world‚ as well as a growing number of policy decisions in other countries that run in the opposite direction‚ Adm. Levine has consistently made assertions indicating there is no data‚ studies‚ or evidence that contradicts or does not support these statements. The Assistant Secretary has also not only ignored the burgeoning controversy regarding the use of these treatments for minors‚ but has declared that it simply does not exist‚ that there is not a modicum of controversy in the scientific or medical communities regarding these treatments.” “In fact‚ the opposite appears to be true. There appears to be little evidence in support of the statements issued by Adm. Levine. HHS was provided the opportunity to present the evidence upon which these statements are based. Instead of producing reams of studies‚ data‚ and evidence‚ the agency was unable to deliver anything but a single two-page information sheet‚ with a few cherry-picked studies. It is difficult to imagine a more clear-cut case of an official violating HHS’s scientific integrity policies and undermining the state of science in pursuit of a controversial policy agenda.” PPT pointed the Inspector General to a significant volume of information rebutting the claim that there “is no argument among medical professionals” about gender transitioning. The New York Times this month highlighted children who said they were rushed into a gender transition and regretted it‚ and therapists who are now skeptical of an “affirming” model. Britain closed its transgender clinic and warned doctors that many youth are just going through a phase. Norway‚ Finland‚ and Sweden also found a lack of evidence that the benefits of hormones‚ puberty blockers‚ and surgeries outweigh the risks. The authors of a landmark 2019 study that was used to support the idea that gender transitions lead to mental stability later corrected their study‚ stating that their data “demonstrated no advantage of surgery in relation to subsequent mood or anxiety disorder-related health care visits.” To the contrary‚ the authors acknowledged‚ “individuals diagnosed with gender incongruence who had received gender-affirming surgery were more likely to be treated for anxiety disorders compared with individuals diagnosed with gender incongruence who had not received gender-affirming surgery.”

Toby Keith has just lost his years-long battle with stomach cancer and country music fans are devastated at the loss. He was an icon in country music‚ with soulful and catchy tunes that could lift you out of a dark space (or give you something to dance to!). He passed away on February 5‚ 2024‚ but shared a video of his last performance on Instagram only hours before passing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toby Keith (@tobykeith) “And that’s a wrap on the weekend‚ y’all. Back to it‚” captioned Toby Keith on the video of his last performance. Fans were shocked at the loss. “I couldn’t imagine being in that crowd and waking up the next day realizing you just saw him for the last time…devastating‚” commented one. This image is from Instagram. “RIP Toby. You gave it your all until the very end‚” said another. While fans knew Toby was battling cancer‚ they had no idea the end was so near. In December‚ Toby released his new song‚ “Don’t Let The Old Man In.” Now‚ the tune has a new and powerful meaning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toby Keith (@tobykeith) The song is a testimony about embracing life to the max. Toby Keith’s powerful music lives on today as a reminder to “Toast each sundown with wine and don’t let the old man in.” The featured image for this post is from Instagram. The post Toby Keith Fans Had No Idea How Special These Moments Were: The Country Star’s Unforgettable Final Performances. appeared first on InspireMore.

Many of us woke up to a shock this morning. Legendary country music icon Toby Keith passed on last night after a long battle with stomach cancer. The singer was surrounded by loving family and had a peaceful transition‚ according to a post on X (Twitter). Toby Keith was born Toby Keith Covel but dropped his surname in favor of the shortened stage name. Born on July 8‚ 1961‚ he made a life in Oklahoma‚ working in the oil fields after high school. Then he tried a short stint in semi-professional football with the Oklahoma City Drillers. By the mid-1980s‚ his focus became music. He played in a band and made the local bar circuit before hitting his stride. Toby Keith’s debut album with the Easy Money Band topped the charts in 1993 with Should’ve Been a Cowboy. The number one country song propelled him into the world of country music legends‚ but he never forgot his roots. He maintained his headquarters in his hometown. After a slow but successful career under Mercury Records‚ he really began to soar after the switch to the Dreamworks Records label. Image from YouTube. By 2011‚ Toby Keith had 20 Number One Billboard Country Hits. The list of his awards and honors includes Country Music Awards‚ multiple honors from the ACM‚ American Music Awards‚ People’s Choice Awards‚ including the People’s Choice Icon Award in 2023‚ Billboard Music Awards‚ and the Nashville Songwriters Association International Awards. The list of Toby’s hit songs is long‚ including classics such as “Red Solo Cup‚” “Beer for My Horses (with Willie Nelson)‚” “As Good as I Once Was‚” and “Courtesy of the Red‚ White &; Blue (The Angry American).” We can’t list them all here. You can check out his long list of albums on his website. Among his celebrations‚ Toby has had 32 number-one songs‚ sold 40 million albums‚ earned 42 top-ten hits‚ and people have streamed his music more than ten billion times. pic.twitter.com/NfdLKGLQQe— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) February 6‚ 2024 In addition to being an amazing country artist‚ Toby Keith was a warrior. His fight with cancer began in October of 2021‚ and he has undergone chemo‚ radiation‚ and surgery during his battle. He announced his ongoing fight on his Instagram on June 12‚ 2022. Since then‚ he has made several live appearances. He continued stage performances with Las Vegas shows until December 2023. He described his journey as a rollercoaster‚ but He stayed on course. In an interview with People‚ he said‚ “Through COVID and cancer‚ the old devil’s been after me a little bit. I’ve got him by the horns right now‚ so instead of just sitting around and waiting‚ we’re gonna get the band back together.” Toby Keith has been an advocate for those fighting cancer for a long time. He formed The Toby Keith Foundation in 2006 to assist children with pediatric cancer and their families. One of his other “soft spots” was our military. He has performed on 11 USO tours overseas and supported military members in 2003 with his hit‚ “American Soldier.” They don’t make them like Toby Keith anymore. He will truly be missed. Featured images from YouTube and Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Stagecoach. The post Remembering The Life And Work Of Toby Keith. appeared first on InspireMore.

When this homeless man discovered a pack of puppies after he noticed the death of their mother‚ he jumped into action. He rescued the dogs and took them straight to the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society‚ with a note that “simultaneously broke and uplifted our hearts.” There had been a storm in the area‚ and leaving the puppies abandoned was a non-option. So this man gathered them up and took them straight to the shelter. The Note The homeless man wrote a powerful note to accompany the puppy rescue‚ reading: “Please help! I found these puppies sadly after noticing a local stray dog that I would often feed when I could‚ dead by the road. She had been hit by a car. I knew from feeding her that she had puppies somewhere and after searching where I would usually see her I found them. I’m sorry for leaving them like this but I myself am homeless and cannot afford to care for them. My heart shatters for them and their mother. I just want them to be given the chance their mother like myself‚ was never given. Please do not think poorly of me but it felt wrong leaving them alone in the cold waiting on a mother that would not be coming home. Sincerely‚ nameless man.” This homeless man saved these lives. This image is from Facebook. An Update These puppies were quickly received by the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society. At the time of the post‚ were undergoing necessary microchipping and vaccinations. The six puppies have now been posted for adoption as of February 1. We know they’re sure to find their forever homes quickly! Thanks to this homeless man‚ these puppies are safe and sound. What a powerful act of kindness. It’s a great reminder that love is all around us. The featured images for this post are from Facebook. The post Homeless Man Takes Orphaned Puppies To Shelter And Leaves Touching Note. appeared first on InspireMore.

Taylor Swift may be getting some shade from NFL fans‚ but she’s actually bringing a whole new crowd to football. So‚ some people think she deserves praise instead. In September‚ Taylor and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce went public with their romance‚ which had been brewing behind the scenes for around two months. Once Swifties were in on the secret‚ the 34-year-old songstress became a regular fixture at Arrowhead Stadium‚ but her presence came with mixed reviews. YouTube Taylor instantly became a media magnet at games‚ which pulled attention away from the field. Chiefs fans also worried that she was taking Kelce’s mind off the game—considering he’s headed to the Super Bowl on Feb. 11‚ we’d say that theory was proven wrong though. Former Colts head coach and Hall of Famer Tony Dungy also went on the record to say that Taylor Swift was “disenchanting” NFL fans. Taylor Swift is Helping Fathers and Daughters Bond Over Football What those disgruntled fans don’t seem to understand is that Taylor Swift’s new link to football is making a new generation of girls appreciate the sport. And some dads have taken X to explain how their daughters are all of a sudden tuning in each sunday. “I actually feel bad for the Brads‚ Chads‚ and Angry Dads who spent the year complaining about Taylor Swift interrupting their football because I spent the season trading Swift/Kelce memes with my 14-year-old daughter (who previously didn’t care about football) and now it’s like a fun thing we share? Which is freaking awesome?” bragged sportswriter Kevin Van Valkenburg. X (Twitter) “My nine-year-old daughter couldn’t wait to watch Dolphins vs. Chiefs this past weekend because of Taylor Swift &; Travis Kelce‚” wrote Matt Cannata. “Then she liked it so much that she wanted to watch the Sunday playoff games. Taylor Swift is good for football &; hasn’t ruined a thing about the NFL.” “My 11-year-old daughter asked for a Chiefs jersey for Xmas‚” Jamie Voorhies shared. “She wanted Mahomes in case Kelce breaks Taylor’s heart and then she’d have to burn it. We watch football every weekend together now. It’s amazing.” To top it off‚ Taylor Swift has generated around $331 million in brand value for both the NFL and the Chiefs in only four months. So the argument that she’s bad for the sport doesn’t hold much ground. Be sure to share this story with your favorite Swifties and NFL fans! This story’s featured image is by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for DIRECTV. The post How Taylor Swift Is Bringing Families Closer Together Through Football‚ Despite Fan Pushback. appeared first on InspireMore.

When bullied in high school‚ Shadow Ace found solace through the art of hand-shadow puppetry. Now‚ Shadow Ace is pulling off incredible performances on AGT with the help of Simon Cowell. But before he got to this point‚ this talented young man from the Philippines needed to overcome his lack of confidence. When he first started to perform for others‚ he’d hide behind white fabric so the audience couldn’t see him. Then‚ with time‚ he became more and more brave. Finally‚ he was able to enter competitions like AGT‚ which got him third place. Now‚ he’s back for AGT: Fantasy League. He’s on Team Howie Mandel‚ but for his latest performance‚ Cowell took to the stage. Simon Cowell Joins Shadow Ace for Hilarious Semi-Final AGT Performance Although Cowell’s part was simple — all he had to do‚ really‚ was stand still as Shadow Ace worked his magic — his addition makes the impressive performance all the more hilarious. That’s because‚ as the AGT judge stood there‚ Shadow Ace and his shadow puppet friends were up to all sorts of silly shenanigans‚ oftentimes getting Cowell involved… well‚ he tried at least! “I actually think when you’re up there closer‚ you realize how clever this act is‚” Cowell admits. “I mean‚ you’re really unique.” Facebook It seems that Shadow Ace has won over both the judges and audience. Best of all‚ he’s happy to share just how much his confidence has grown over the years. “You know‚ guys‚ this talent really helped me‚” Shadow Ace says when asked how he feels. “Mom‚ I’m confident now. I’m here now.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Simon Cowell Does His Best To Keep A Straight Face During Silly Shadow Act. appeared first on InspireMore.

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