Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray submitted an amicus brief on Friday in support of former President Donald Trump’s appeal to the Supreme Court to keep him on the Colorado 2024 presidential primary ballot.  In the court filing‚ Gray argued that the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to kick Trump off the ballot was wrongfully decided and unconstitutional. The court ruled that Trump was ineligible under the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment in December. Gray said that the decision was unprecedented and “outrageously wrong.” “As Secretaries of State‚ we must stop the radical Left’s unAmerican and unconstitutional attempts to weaponize the Fourteenth Amendment against Trump and the American People‚” he said. “Despite the repeated attacks I have received from the radical left-wing media for my efforts to ensure that Trump will be able to be on the ballot‚ I will continue to unapologetically defend the truth and ensure that the people of Wyoming can choose who to elect for themselves.” In the filing‚ Gray said that he had an interest in the case as the decision disenfranchised millions of voters and harmed voter confidence in elections nationwide‚ including in Wyoming. The brief says that Trump did not engage in insurrection and or that he gave aid to the enemies of the United States.  The brief was filed on behalf of Gray by America First Legal and Stone Hilton PLLC. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “The Colorado Supreme Court’s decision is completely inconsistent with the text and historical interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Secretary Gray is an American patriot committed to the rule of law‚ and we are thrilled to be able to file this brief on his behalf‚” said AFL Vice President Gene Hamilton. The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on Trump’s appeal‚ but is set to hear arguments on February 8‚ with Colorado’s primary set to take place on March 5. In a brief filed to the court on Thursday‚ Trump said that “chaos” would be unleashed if the Supreme Court upheld his removal from the ballot.  “The court should put a swift and decisive end to these ballot-disqualification efforts‚ which threaten to disenfranchise tens of millions of Americans and which promise to unleash chaos and bedlam if other state courts and state officials follow Colorado’s lead and exclude the likely Republican presidential nominee from their ballots‚” his legal team wrote.

Much of the staff at Sports Illustrated‚ including possibly all of its writers‚ received layoff notices on Friday‚ according to the union representing the workers at the publication. The layoffs come less than two months after the magazine was caught publishing AI-generated stories‚ authors‚ and photos.   The Sports Illustrated Union wrote that on Friday “workers of Sports Illustrated were notified that The Arena Group is planning to lay off a significant number‚ possibly all‚ of the Guild-represented workers at SI.” The pending layoffs come after Authentic Brands Group (ABG) revoked The Arena Group’s license “to publish at SI‚” the union’s statement added.  ABG has owned Sports Illustrated since 2019 and sold the publishing rights to The Arena Group‚ but The Arena Group missed a payment for those rights recently‚ which resulted in ABG pulling the publishing license‚ The Washington Post reported.  “As a result of this license revocation‚ we will be laying off staff that work on the SI brand‚” a note to staff reportedly read. The note added that some of the staff would be laid off immediately while others would work until the end of the 90-day notice period.  “This is another difficult day in what has been a difficult four years for Sports Illustrated under Arena Group (previously The Maven) stewardship‚” the union said in a statement. “We are calling on ABG to ensure the continued publication of SI and allow it to serve our audience in the way it has for nearly 70 years.” A report by Futurism in November revealed that Sports Illustrated appeared to have been publishing AI-generated content attributed to fake authors — complete with bogus biographies and headshots. When asked about the content by Futurism‚ Sports Illustrated allegedly deleted the AI-created writers and profiles along with the content generated by AI. Sports Illustrated CEO Ross Levinsohn was then fired by The Arena Group in December.  The magazine has been one of the most successful sports publications since it was first published in 1954. Sports Illustrated is known for the iconic photos that have graced its covers and for its annual swimsuit issue which was first published in 1964. The magazine faced backlash in 2021 after putting a man who identifies as a woman on the cover of its swimsuit edition‚ touting model Leyna Bloom as the “first trans person of color to appear on our pages.” Last year‚ Sports Illustrated featured a transgender model again on its swimsuit edition cover‚ lauding Kim Petras as “an icon in the LGBTQ+ community.”  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The first issue of Sports Illustrated featured Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews batting at home plate with New York Giants catcher Wes Westrum behind him. The cover of the latest issue showed Michigan’s college football national championship victory over Washington earlier this month. 

Actress Kate Beckinsale is not pleased that her late stepfather Roy Battersby may be left out of an upcoming “In Memoriam” segment which will air during the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards‚ which is the British equivalent of Hollywood’s Academy Awards. The 50-year-old actress posted a lengthy update on Instagram about the situation. She mentioned how her stepfather died January 10 from a stroke and that BAFTA organizers told her that they couldn’t guarantee Battersby would be included in their “In Memoriam segment‚” a response which Beckinsale found unacceptable. “So a man dead less than a week somehow has to audition in front of a committee after a decades long career to decide IF his death is worth mentioning‚” the “Pearl Harbor” actress shared Thursday with her 5.6 million Instagram followers.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kate Beckinsale (@katebeckinsale) The actress posted the message alongside a photo of her stepfather‚ her mother‚ and herself from the 1996 BAFTAs. At the time‚ he received the Alan Clarke Award for his work as a television director‚ per E News. “That has broken my heart all over again. I am paralysed‚ sick and sickened and I will honour him and his work every day of my life‚” she wrote in part in her post. “So thanks again‚ BAFTA for your horribly cold email.” Beckinsale’s mother is English television actress Judy Loe. Her mom was married to Battersby from 1997 until his death this year. Beckinsale’s father is actor Richard Beckinsale‚ to whom Loe was married from 1977 until his death in 1979. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The issue of celebrities being left off “In Memoriam” tributes has come up recently. Fans of daytime talk show host Jerry Springer were shocked when The Emmys failed to mention the late TV star. Emmy producer Jesse Collins told Entertainment Tonight that selecting who gets memorialized is one of the “hardest parts of the show.” “The selection process is handled by the Television Academy‚ so we focus more on the creative side of it‚” the producer told ET. “And it’s just about making sure that when we are acknowledging someone we give them their just due and it’s respectful and loving‚ and we just try to make sure that we accomplish that.” TV fans noticed that the “In Memoriam” segment on this years Emmy Awards was also missing other prominent TV stars who passed last year besides Springer‚ including Raquel Welch and Ray Stevenson. This year’s BAFTA’s will air on February 18‚ 2024.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) urged thousands of pro-life demonstrators at the March for Life on Friday in Washington‚ D.C.‚ to help cultivate a culture of life and continue to support women who may be considering abortions.  As snow fell down‚ Johnson told the crowd that they were all there to “celebrate life and what it means to be an American‚” pointing to America’s founding and the right to life found in the Declaration of Independence. The march‚ the second since the overturning of Roe v. Wade‚ was expected to attract tens of thousands of pro-life demonstrators.  “Every single person has inestimable dignity and value. Your value is not related in any way to the color of your skin or what zip code you live in‚ how good you are in sports‚ where you went to high school‚ it’s irrelevant. Your value is inherent because it is given to you by your creator‚” Johnson said.  The House speaker added that he was the product of an unplanned pregnancy and was grateful that his parents chose life.  ”We have to build a culture that encourages and assists more and more people to make that same decision. This is a critical time to help all moms who are facing unplanned pregnancies‚ to work with foster children‚ and to help families who are adopting‚ to volunteer and assist our vital pregnancy resource centers and our maternity homes‚ and to reach a renewed hand of compassion and to speak the truth in love‚” he said.  Other speakers at the march included Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ)‚ University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh‚ former NFL football player Benjamin Watson‚ and other pro-life and Christian leaders.  CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Footage posted on X showed massive crowds gathered to hear the speeches before the start of the march.  Despite the second DC snowfall in a week‚ the 51st annual @March_for_Life is as far as the eye can see. #ProLife #MarchForLife pic.twitter.com/GuKWDSQ2HH — Greg Price (@greg_price11) January 19‚ 2024 The march comes after several pro-life defeats at the state level as voters in some states have enshrined abortion into their constitutions. These efforts have been largely funded by Left-wing activists and have heavily outspent pro-life campaigns.  Johnson has been facing pressure from some Republicans in Congress to put forward more pro-life legislation in the coming year. House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good (R-VA) said that many Republicans would be “disappointed and upset” if more pro-life measures were not approved in 2024. “You’re not going to get everything that you want when you have divided government‚” Good told POLITICO. “But the House majority ought to count for something. We should get at least half of what we want‚ shouldn’t we?” On Friday‚ 10 congressional Republicans sent a letter to Johnson demanding that the Department of Defense’s appropriations bill prohibit taxpayer dollars from being spent on travel for service members to obtain abortions.

University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh‚ who led his team to a national championship victory over the Washington Huskies earlier this month‚ briefly addressed the crowd gathered for the 51st annual March for Life in Washington‚ D.C.‚ on Friday.  Harbaugh appeared on stage to introduce one of the rally’s speakers‚ former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson‚ but before he introduced Watson‚ the Michigan coach gave the crowd some encouragement.  “Thank you all for being here. It’s a great example that you’re setting‚” Harbaugh said. “It’s a testimony to the sanctity of life.”  “It’s a great day for a march!” Harbaugh added as snow fell on the crowd that had braved the below-freezing temperature to attend the rally and march. “This is football weather! Let’s go!”  The 2024 March for Life is expected to attract between 50‚000 and 100‚000 people‚ according to the organizers. Those who spoke at the rally included House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)‚ Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ)‚ and Focus on the Family President and CEO Jim Daly. Harbaugh‚ who played quarterback for Michigan and for five different NFL teams‚ has been interviewed by multiple NFL teams interested in hiring him as their head coach following his 15-0 national championship run at Michigan. The Daily Caller met up with the coach at the march on Friday and asked him what the pro-life cause means to him.  “You know‚ we all talk about human rights. There’s really no rights that are important unless you have the right to life‚” Harbaugh told the Caller. “This is a great day for a march. It’s a great day for the sanctity of life‚ and football weather. Let’s make it a great day.” Harbaugh‚ who is a Catholic‚ has been unabashed in stating his beliefs on the sanctity of life inside the womb. The coach even said in 2022 that if one of his players or staff members were involved in an unplanned pregnancy and felt they or the mother couldn’t care for the child‚ then Harbaugh and his wife would help raise the baby. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “I’ve told [them] the same thing I tell my kids‚ boys‚ the girls‚ same thing I tell our players‚ our staff members. I encourage them if they have a pregnancy that wasn’t planned‚ to go through with it‚ go through with it‚” Harbaugh said. “Let that unborn child be born‚ and if at that time‚ you don’t feel like you can care for it‚ you don’t have the means or the wherewithal‚ then Sarah and I will take that baby.”

In a move that has set the political world abuzz‚ Donald Trump Jr. has suggested that Tucker Carlson‚ the former Fox News host‚ could be in the running to become his father’s vice-presidential pick for the 2024 election. This revelation comes amid a flurry of speculation about who might join the elder Trump on the Republican ticket as he makes another bid for the White House. Donald Trump Jr.’s comments have highlighted Carlson’s alignment with the former President’s views‚ suggesting that their shared perspectives on key issues make Carlson a strong contender for the role. The synergy between Carlson’s commentary and Trump’s policies is well-documented‚ with both figures championing a conservative agenda that resonates with a significant portion of the American electorate. Don Jr. on whether Trump is actually seriously considering Tucker for Vice President pic.twitter.com/tIaWHlNC00 — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 19‚ 2024 The potential selection of Tucker Carlson is seen by many as a strategic move that could energize the Republican base. Carlson’s popularity among conservatives and his ability to articulate the frustrations and aspirations of many Americans could prove invaluable in a campaign that seeks to recapture the momentum of Trump’s initial 2016 victory. While some may view this pairing as unconventional‚ it is not without precedent for media personalities to transition into political roles. Carlson’s sharp wit and incisive analysis have made him a household name‚ and his transition from commentator to candidate could be a natural progression in a political landscape increasingly influenced by media figures. This is WOW!! President Trump‚ Tucker Carlson‚ Don Jr.‚ Kid Rock‚ Dana White walking into Madison Square Garden together. pic.twitter.com/D4MwysDEoG — Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) November 12‚ 2023 Critics of the current administration are pointing to the need for a return to policies that prioritize American interests‚ border security‚ and economic growth. The Trump-Carlson ticket could represent a return to such principles‚ offering a clear alternative to the direction the country has taken under Democratic leadership. Donald Trump Jr.’s refusal to endorse Nikki Haley‚ a potential rival for the Republican nomination‚ underscores the competitive nature of the primary process. With Trump’s recent victory in the Iowa caucuses‚ the campaign has gained significant momentum‚ positioning him as the frontrunner in the race for the GOP nomination. As the Republican primary unfolds‚ the possibility of Tucker Carlson joining the ticket adds an intriguing dynamic to the race. It remains to be seen whether this speculation will come to fruition‚ but the mere suggestion has already sparked considerable discussion and debate within conservative circles. The 2024 election promises to be a pivotal moment in American politics. As the nation grapples with domestic and international challenges‚ the prospect of a Trump-Carlson ticket offers a vision of robust conservatism ready to tackle the issues head-on. With the primaries approaching‚ all eyes will be on the Trump campaign as it navigates the road to the Republican nomination and‚ potentially‚ the White House. The post Donald Trump Jr. Hints at Tucker Carlson as Potential VP in 2024 Election Bid appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

There are some America’s Got Talent performers who aim to make the audience as breathless as possible — Sofie Dossie is one of them. She first graced the beloved show’s stage at only 14 years old. Now‚ at 22‚ this self-taught contortionist is back for AGT: Fantasy League‚ and she has Heidi Klum as her mentor. At 14 years old‚ Sofie didn’t win the competition. Since then‚ she’s been back to the AGT stage a few times‚ but she’s also made a name for herself outside of the show. For example‚ on YouTube‚ she has nearly 10 million subscribers. Still‚ getting the chance to come back to the AGT stage means the world to her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sofie Dossi (@sofiedossi) Competing with some of the best acts in AGT history‚ Sofie knew she needed to step up her game‚ sharing with Klum that she planned to “take it to the next level in sense of danger.” As you can imagine‚ her mentor found this both exciting and nerve-wracking. Sofie Dossie Includes Lots of Fire in Spectacular Performance It’s safe to say that Sofie delivered on her promise of a dangerous performance. When she wasn’t hanging from an engulfed ring by her feet or moving her body in impossible ways‚ all while balancing on her hands‚ she was using her feet to shoot a flaming arrow! To say that the judges are impressed by this performance is a massive understatement! “This is competitive‚ and I don’t like to give my fellow mentors credit‚” Howie Mandel shares‚ “but if tonight was my Golden Buzzer I would use it on you.” Based on what Klum does next‚ it seems as though she takes her fellow mentor’s words to heart — she gives Sofie the Golden Buzzer! Now‚ she’s going right to the Finals. Facebook “WHAT A NIGHT!” Sofie exclaims in a Facebook post after the show. “I LOVE YOU HEIDI.” It’s clear that Sofie has come so far since she first appeared on AGT as a young teen. There’s truly no telling where she’ll go from here‚ but one thing is for sure: It’s going to be one thrilling journey! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Sofie Dossie’s Heart-Stopping Acrobatics Will Have You On The Edge Of Your Seat! appeared first on InspireMore.

When you’re a parent‚ you want to find ways to make your kiddos happy. This is especially true when it comes to special occasions like their birthday. But how does a parent successfully fulfil their child’s birthday wish when the theme they want is a bit odd? For this Mom‚ whose soon-to-be 5 year old wanted a worm themed party‚ the answer is ask social media. TikTok For those unaware of the incredible power of social media‚ this might seem like a silly method. But the folks of Reddit truly pulled through for this sweet Mom‚ giving her some great ideas. I’ve gathered some of the best responses for you to enjoy below! 1. Worm Science! TikTok Who says parties can’t be educational? I don’t know about you‚ but I’d love to hear about the science of worms — I’m betting this worm-loving kiddo would‚ too! Instagram 2. The Simplest Balloon Animals. TikTok Sometimes‚ simplicity is key. And in this case‚ pretty humorous‚ too! Facebook The post 5-Yr-Old Insists On Having A “Worm” Themed Birthday Party — Internet Has The Most Wholesome Response. appeared first on InspireMore.

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