The family of Ashli Babbitt‚ an Air Force veteran who was fatally shot in the U.S. Capitol on January 6‚ 2021‚ sued the U.S. government for $30 million on Friday claiming Babbitt was “ambushed” by a police officer. Conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch filed the suit in California federal court on behalf of Babbitt’s estate and husband‚ Aaron‚ who is a resident of San Diego‚ alleging counts that included assault and battery‚ negligence‚ wrongful death and more. The complaint particularly raises issues with the U.S. Capitol Police and then-Capitol Police Lt. Michael Byrd‚ the officer who shot Babbitt as she attempted to pass through a broken window of a barricaded lobby door‚ unarmed‚ during the breach that disrupted lawmakers certifying Joe Biden’s presidential victory. “The only homicide on January 6 was the unlawful shooting death of Ashli Babbitt. Her homicide by Lt. Byrd is a scandal beyond belief. This historic lawsuit seeks a measure of justice and government accountability for Ashli’s wrongful death‚” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said in a statement. “Judicial Watch and our supporters are honored to represent Ashli’s steadfast widower Aaron Babbitt and her estate in this legal action. Ashli was shot in cold blood and the rule of law requires justice for her‚” Fitton added. Among the assertions made in the complaint was that Byrd was not in uniform during the incident and “did not identify himself as a police officer or otherwise make his presence known to Ashli. Lt. Byrd did not give Ashli any warnings or commands before shooting her dead.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in April 2021 that prosecutors would not pursue charges against Byrd for the fatal shooting of Babbitt‚ who was 35 at the time of her death. An investigation “revealed no evidence to establish that‚ at the time the officer fired a single shot at Ms. Babbitt‚ the officer did not reasonably believe that it was necessary to do so in self-defense or in defense of the Members of Congress and others evacuating the House Chamber‚” the DOJ said. Months later‚ in August 2021‚ the U.S. Capitol Police said Byrd would not face internal discipline. In an interview with NBC News that aired later that month‚ Byrd revealed his identity and claimed he opened fire as a “last resort.”

A Republican senator said on Sunday that negotiators hope to get the text of a border security deal released in the coming week‚ progress which could pave the way to a new tranche of Ukraine aid. Sen. James Lankford (R-OK)‚ who has led the talks on the GOP side along with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) for the Democrats‚ provided an update to “Fox News Sunday” anchor Shannon Bream after a record number of migrant crossings in December. “We’re hoping to get text by later on this week‚” Lankford said‚ adding later‚ “Everybody will have time to be able to read it and go through it. No one’s going to be jammed in this process‚ but it’s a matter of trying to be able to get this out.” The negotiators have been trying to hash out an agreement on border security reforms‚ a GOP priority‚ after Biden pushed Congress for more than $100 billion in supplemental funding for U.S. allies such as Ukraine and Israel as well as money for the border. Though he did not get into the specifics of a tentative deal‚ Lankford stressed a “desperate need” for a change in how asylum is handled and said that “we’ve got to end” catch-and-release. President Joe Biden recently said he is “willing to make significant compromises” to “fix the broken border system.” The House passed border legislation — H.R. 2 — last year‚ but Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has refused to have the Senate take up the bill‚ dismissing what he described as “partisan right-wing demands.” Lankford acknowledged the political reality of a GOP-led House‚ which he said has “not been heard” after passing a “very strong” border security bill‚ contending with Democrat-controlled White House and Senate. He encouraged discussions beyond the negotiations taking place in the upper chamber. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has “got to be able to sit down with the White House and to be able to work out how we’re going to actually be able to get there‚” Lankford said. “That’s the same thing we’re doing as the Senate to be able to work through how we’re going to get Republicans and Democrats in the Senate on board‚ something that actually makes a difference on our border.” He added‚ “And then to be able to get it passed in the House. If we can pass this in the days ahead and send it over the House‚ the House can work to improve it or the House can take a serious look at it and say‚ ‘This makes real progress on the border. Let’s go get this‚ bank this‚ and then keep going for more.'”

When a marketing genius walks into your store‚ it might benefit you to pay attention‚ even if that genius is only a small child. When a store owner saw a young girl playing an imaginary hopscotch game using his tile flooring‚ it sparked a brilliant idea. Image from Facebook. The store owner marked out a hopscotch board in multi-colored tape leading to the sales window. When the girl returned‚ she immediately began using the new store hopscotch board. Image from Facebook. Once the board was in place‚ the proprietor noticed an amazing thing happening in the store. It started with a grown man looking a little nervous and glancing around the store. The owner thought he might be checking for cameras to steal something. What he did next shocked the owner. The man started jumping along the hopscotch board! Images from Facebook. With total disregard for “how it looked‚” the grown man hopped along the hopscotch squares like a seasoned pro! And he smiled! But that was just the beginning of the surprise for the store owner. As more people entered the store‚ more and more of the adult customers took the opportunity to hop to the cash register. Images from Facebook. The simple addition of a hopscotch board brought smiles‚ laughter‚ and true joy into the tiny convenience store. People were smiling and feeling happier. The in-store cameras record the hoppers merrily jumping along. Almost Everyone In The Store Seems To Be Enjoying Hopscotch Big‚ small‚ men‚ women‚ old‚ and young: everyone seems to enjoy the opportunity to be a kid again. The feeling may only last for a few seconds‚ but if it brings joy to your life‚ do it! Images from Facebook. Some customers warily walk around the board. However‚ many enjoy those few seconds of being a kid again. The response delighted the store owner. If you’re the type of person who would hop through the squares‚ share this with your fellow hoppers. Spread joy wherever you go! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Store Owner Creates Game Of Hopscotch After Spotting Young Patron Playing… And No One Can Resist! appeared first on InspireMore.

One mom is grateful for a local Dollar Tree cashier who helped her out while she was having a rough day. When her toddler started throwing a tantrum inside the store‚ the overwhelmed parent was at her wit’s end. Thankfully‚ a cashier named Fatimah knew exactly what to do. She picked up the little girl and started showing her how to scan items. Completely fascinated by her new “job‚” the child calmed down immediately! Mom couldn’t have been more thankful for the Dollar Tree cashier’s help. In fact‚ she was so touched that she filmed the encounter and posted it on TikTok. Screengrab from TikTok “This ANGEL at the Dollar Tree in West Orange‚ NJ scooped my daughter up in the midst of an UPPY meltdown‚” wrote the parent‚ adding‚ “There is nothing more anxiety inducing than a check out line and a screaming toddler.” Commenters were quick to applaud Fatimah for her kindness. Many even tagged Dollar Tree to let the company know what a fantastic job their thoughtful cashier is doing! “This lady seems like management material to me‚” wrote one user. “This employee went above and beyond to take care of your customer!!!” another added. Watch the video below to see how this Dollar Tree cashier saved the day for a stressed mom. @maryannbyrnes We need more angels like this in the world! Thank you Fatimah! #dollartree #dollarstore #actsofkindness #toddlersoftiktok #toddlermom ♬ original sound – Mare You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post “Angel” Cashier Steps In To Help Frazzled Mom With Screaming Toddler. appeared first on InspireMore.

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