Many House Democrats waived Ukrainian flags on the floor of the House of Representatives on Saturday as members voted to pass a series of spending packages designating $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine‚ Israel‚ and Taiwan while failing to address President Joe Biden’s border crisis. A separate vote was taken on each aid proposal with $60 billion allocated for Ukraine‚ about $17 billion for Israel‚ $9 billion for humanitarian aid‚ and $8 billion to support Taiwan. Another bill that could ban TikTok if the company is not divested from Chinese control was also passed. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faced pushback from some Republicans in the House who wanted him to hold votes on foreign aid spending until more funding for border security measures was secured. After the votes‚ Johnson said that global threats from Russia‚ Iran‚ and China necessitated American leadership and support for the spending. Video from C-SPAN showed what appeared to be only Democrats waving small Ukraine flags after the bill was passed for Ukraine while they chanted “Ukraine&;#33;” “Ukrainian flags fly as they chant Ukraine&;#33; Ukraine&;#33; in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives‚” said Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO). “America’s border isn’t secure but they voted to send tens of billions more to secure Ukraine’s. This is what Ukraine First‚ America Last looks like.” Ukrainian flags fly as they chant Ukraine&;#33; Ukraine&;#33; in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives America’s border isn’t secure but they voted to send tens of billions more to secure Ukraine’s This is what Ukraine First‚ America Last looks like. pic.twitter.com/vxVvnWzNOl — Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) April 20‚ 2024 Fox News reporter Bill Melugin shared text messages that he received from ICE and Border Patrol officials following the passage of the spending package‚ some of which said: “Unbelievable‚” “We’re screwed‚” and “So messed up.” Numerous Republicans slammed their Democrat counterparts for flying Ukrainian flags on the House floor. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) took to a microphone on the House floor and told the Democrats: “Put those damn flags away.” “It is a disgrace to display any other flag than the American flag in the House Chamber&;#33;” she later added on social media. “When was the last time you saw 200 Democrat politicians proudly waving the American flag&;#63;” asked Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN). When was the last time you saw 200 Democrat politicians proudly waving the American flag&;#63; pic.twitter.com/scOTo6ufWQ — Jim Banks (@RepJimBanks) April 20‚ 2024 Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) posted on X: “Democrats are passing out Ukrainian flags on the Floor of the US House right now. They just voted to kill the border security bill and now they are waiving a foreign flag. AMERICA LAST&;#33;” 🚨Democrats are passing out Ukrainian flags on the Floor of the US House right now. They just voted to kill the border security bill and now they are waiving a foreign flag. AMERICA LAST&;#33; — Rep. Mary Miller (@RepMaryMiller) April 20‚ 2024 Leif Le Mahieu contributed to this report.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) slammed Democrats Saturday afternoon for flying Ukraine flags on the House floor following a vote to send military aid to the European country. Johnson faced pushback from some Republicans in the House who wanted him to hold votes on foreign aid spending until more funding for border security measures was secured. A separate vote was taken on each aid proposal with $60 billion allocated for Ukraine‚ about $17 billion for Israel‚ $9 billion for humanitarian aid‚ and $8 billion to support Taiwan. Another bill that could ban TikTok if the company is not divested from Chinese control was also passed. In addition to waving Ukraine flags‚ many House Democrats also chanted “Ukraine&;#33;” on the Houses floor‚ which earned sharp pushback from many Republicans. “These are not normal times here in the House or around the world as we all know‚ and we saw a disturbance here on the House floor just a bit ago‚” Johnson said at a brief press conference following the passage of the spending package. “I just want to say simply what I think most people around the country understand and agree — we should only wave one flag on the House floor and I think we know which flag that is.” Johnson noted that the world has been destabilized by America’s primary foreign enemies‚ Russia‚ China‚ and Iran. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “They’re a global threat to our prosperity‚ and our security‚” he said. “Their advance threatens the free world‚ and it demands American leadership. If we turn our backs right now‚ the consequences could be devastating.” Johnson said the legislation “provides for greater accountability over Ukraine aid‚ it forces an end game strategy for the Ukraine war‚ it includes a loan instrument of this foreign aid to Ukraine and the REPO Act‚ to ensure that Russian assets pay for part of the bill.” “We will continue to keep an eye on every dollar that we’re using and investing at this time‚” he later added. “I’ve said it very simply‚ I’ll say it once again. It’s an old military adage. But we would rather send bullets to the conflict overseas than our own boys‚ our troops. And I think this is an important moment‚ an important opportunity to make that decision. We allowed the House to do that. And I expect the Senate will make the same decision.” WATCH: .@SpeakerJohnson (R-LA): &;quot;I don’t walk around this building being worried about a motion to vacate. I have to do my job. We did. I've done here what I believe to be the right thing and that is to allow the House to work its will.&;quot; pic.twitter.com/Bmordvy1Zj — CSPAN (@cspan) April 20‚ 2024

Former ESPN anchor Sage Steele will guest host The Daily Wire’s “Morning Wire‚” one of the nation’s top news podcasts‚ this coming week. Steele‚ a former anchor on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and the host of the newly launched “The Sage Steele Show” on YouTube‚ will co-host “Morning Wire” from April 21 to April 27 alongside Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley while co-host Georgia Howe is off for the week. Steele‚ who left Disney after criticizing its COVID vaccine mandate‚ now interviews prominent athletes‚ entertainers‚ and politicians on her own show. In recent years‚ she has been outspoken about how politics took over ESPN after she first joined the network in 2007. In 2022‚ she sued both ESPN and parent company Disney‚ saying that they had retaliated against her for making negative comments about COVID vaccine mandates and former President Barack Obama. In August 2023‚ she announced that the suit had been “successfully settled” and that she would be leaving so she would be more free to exercise her First Amendment rights. During her time at ESPN‚ Steele was given the opportunity to interview President Joe Biden. Speaking with Fox News earlier this year‚ Steele said that the Biden interview was highly scripted and that she wasn’t allowed to “deviate” from the preset questions. “Every single question was scripted‚ gone over dozens of times by many editors and executives. Absolutely. I was on script and was told not to deviate‚” she said. “It was very much ‘This is what you will ask. This is how you will say it. No follow-ups‚ no follow-ups. Next.’ … This went up to the fourth floor‚ as we said‚ where all the bosses‚ the top executives‚ the decision makers are‚ the president of our company‚ the CEO‚ where they all worked.” The interview made headlines when Biden came out in support of the MLB All-Star Game boycott of Atlanta after Republicans in Georgia passed a voter ID law. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Earlier this year‚ comedian Bill Maher‚ who hosts HBO’s “Real Time‚” hired Steele to be part of his podcast network. Steele said that though she and Maher have a lot of differences in opinion‚ she appreciated how they can sit down together and have real conversations. “It’s a beautiful thing that Bill Maher saw this controversial conservative‚ former ESPN star and said‚ ‘No‚ no‚ no‚ I’m going to give her a shot‚ even though I completely feel differently about huge important issues in our country‚’” Steele told Bickley in an interview for Morning Wire in March when discussing working with Maher. “I think it’s a win for everybody and I’m so honored.” “Morning Wire” airs twice daily on The Daily Wire website and the DailyWire+ app.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law this week that ends teachers’ ability to abuse a book challenge law that was implemented to protect children from pornographic materials in school. The law now significantly limits the ability of Florida residents who do not have children in the state’s education system to be able to challenge book titles. “The idea that someone can use the parents rights and the curriculum transparency to start objecting to every single book to try to make a mockery of this is just wrong‚” DeSantis said the day before the bill signing. “That’s performative. That’s political.” DeSantis said that people did not want their time wasted by the leftists who were trying to get classic books banned. “We don’t care about your performative efforts to try to make a name for yourself‚ that’s not appropriate‚” he said. “So when you have some school administrators or teachers that are saying that somehow state law requires them to take classic books off the shelves‚ that is a lie. That is not true. That is depriving students of a valid education.” “So I think that 90% of the things‚ I mean‚ when they would say that somehow‚ ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ couldn’t be done when that was on the state’s summer reading list for the Florida Department of Education‚ don’t tell me Florida law says you can’t do that‚” he said. “When they said you couldn’t do a book about Hank Aaron‚ when that was the Book of the Month for the Florida Department of Education‚ don’t tell us you can do that.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “We’ve had one teacher put a video out‚ covered up every book in the classroom‚ ‘Oh‚ the state&;#33;'” DeSantis said mocking the teacher. “You know‚ that’s passive aggressive nonsense‚ and we’re just not going to tolerate it. … Here’s a good test. If I stood here with with a photo from one of these books and you guys wouldn’t be able to put it on your air‚ then it’s probably not appropriate in the sixth grade classroom. I mean‚ that’s probably where we go.” WATCH: Under @GovRonDeSantis leadership‚ Florida will NOT stand for adults trying to weaponize kids’ education for self-promotion and political rage bait. 🔥🔥🔥 👇👀Gov. DeSantis: “Don’t weaponize these book challenges for a political agenda. We don’t have time for the nonsense. We… pic.twitter.com/lXldkL9p6F — Christina Pushaw 🐊 🇺🇸 (@ChristinaPushaw) April 20‚ 2024

When this dad pulled up in the school pickup line prepared to embarrass his teenage daughter‚ he found himself in an unexpected and epic dance battle. Jevin Smith‚ who considers himself “more than an embarrassing dad‚” has recorded his many attempts to mortify his kids for his Instagram followers. On one occasion‚ he dressed up like Andre 3000 and danced alongside his son and daughter as they walked to his SUV while their classmates clapped along. Another time‚ he dressed up like an early 2000s dancer and did the same. The best part is that Jevin is a professional dancer‚ so he actually looks great when he’s embarrassing his kids. What Jevin didn’t know is that a young dancer was watching his shenanigans from afar. And one day‚ when the dad showed up ready to make his daughter blush‚ the kid stepped in for a dance-off. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jevin Smith (@wealthy_jev) The Dancing Dad “Got Served” That day‚ Jevin showed up with Usher’s U Don’t Have To Call blaring on his radio. He got out of his SUV and danced just like the original singer while his daughter tried pretending like she didn’t know him and rushed to the vehicle. As he danced behind her‚ a high school boy named Shane Smith ran up behind him and lightly pushed him. When Jevin turned around‚ he saw the kid breakdancing like a star. “YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED ON THIS #parentpickup‚” Jevin captioned. “I was trying to #embarrass my daughter @jaynareign like I usually do and then this… I believe I just got SERVED Excellent job @iamshanesmith This kid is THE TRUTH&;#33;&;#33; ” The video earned over 700K likes in a month and has recently gone even more viral. “When tryna embarrass your daughter backfires on u and u gotta improv dance battle with a kid who want the smoke perfect scenario‚” someone laughed. “This escalated quickly in the best way‚” a follower wrote. “Now that’s how you ask my daughter to the prom. U gotta defeat the boss&;#33; ‚” someone joked. The dance battle was so popular that the two had a rematch‚ and this time‚ Jevin “was ready for him.” But‚ the dad wasn’t too proud to admit that he ended up “getting served” once more. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Dancing Dad Tries To Embarrass His Daughter In School Pickup Line—He Doesn’t Expect What Happens Next&;#33; appeared first on InspireMore.

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Howie Schwab‚ a former ESPN research department genius who rose to prominence with the hit trivia show &;quot;Stump the Schwab&;quot;‚ has passed away. He was just 63 years old‚ per the New York Post.Following the revelation‚ ESPN college basketball color commentator Dick Vitale took to X‚ writing: “So sad to learn of the passing of my loyal dedicated buddy ⁦@howieschwab – he was recently at my home. Had various health issues but was feeling good when he visited. May he please RIP.” — (@) Vitale shared in a separate post that he was informed of the news by Schwab's wife‚ Suzie. The report noted Schwab joined ESPN as a researcher in 1987‚ eventually getting an opportunity to be the coordinating producer of programs such as &;quot;SportsCenter&;quot; and &;quot;Outside the Lines.&;quot;Between 2004 and 2006‚ Schwab hosted a popular show called &;quot;Stump the Schwab‚&;quot; where he faced off against sports fans in a trivia contest. He had a 64-16 record when the program was eventually axed.“I’m proud of that. Eighty percent is pretty darn good‚” said in 2020.“There were a couple of times when people were better. I’ll admit it. I had no problem with it. I remember one time I was disappointed because this guy was a cocky SOB who beat me and it bothered me a little. Bottom line is I’ve lived through so many things in sports and I’ve always been into sports‚ so (getting stumped) was fine.”Founder of Matalon Media‚ Gerry Matalon‚ said Schwab was a tireless worker and always willing to help others.“During his time at ESPN and after‚ NO ONE was more committed to excellence than Howie… whether as a co-worker or a friend‚” Matalon shared with the Post.“He was selfless and all about helping others be their best‚ no matter the circumstance. Having Howie in our lives was an absolute blessing and a privilege.”&;quot;Howie played a vital role in my career -- his incredible research was so valuable for decades‚&;quot; Vitale said.&;quot;Howie's loyalty &; dedication was so special. His passion &; love for sports was off the charts. Most recently he was ecstatic with the UConn Huskies going back to back and was also thrilled to see Rick Pitino bring back his beloved St. John's to prominence.&;quot;After his time with ESPN‚ Schwab worked for Fox Sports and on &;quot;Sports Jeopardy&;#33;&;quot; as a consultant and writer‚ according to ESPN.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33;

The man who set himself on fire near the courthouse in New York City where former President Donald Trump is on trial has died‚ authorities said. According to his manifesto‚ the Florida man was allegedly an anti-government conspiracy theorist. Around 1:30 p.m. on Friday‚ 37-year-old Max Azzarello was reportedly espousing conspiracy theories and tossing colorful pamphlets around Manhattan's Collect Pond Park‚ according to NYPD Chief of Department James Maddrey. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said‚ &;quot;The pamphlets seem to be propaganda-based almost like a conspiracy theory type of pamphlets. Some information in regards to Ponzi schemes‚ and the fact that some of our local educational institutes are a front for the mob. So a little bit of a conspiracy theory going on here.&;quot;Azzarello – from St. Augustine‚ Florida – was across the street from the courthouse where Trump's criminal trial was being held. He had not breached any security checkpoints to access the park.Azzarello was allegedly holding a sign with a link to a Substack site that featured his manifesto. He then doused himself in fire accelerant and lit himself ablaze with a lighter in front of horrified witnesses. Police officers and bystanders rushed to help the man who had just set himself on fire. The self-immolation lasted several minutes until officers could extinguish the flames. The horrific incident lasted several minutes before the flames were extinguished by police officers and court staff.Azzarello was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. However‚ he later died from his injuries around 10:30 p.m. on Friday‚ police said. Azzarello had reportedly driven from Florida and arrived in New York a few days ago. A letter was found at the burn site that reads: &;quot;I have set myself on fire outside the Trump Trial.&;quot;The Substack website reads: &;quot;My name is Max Azzarello‚ and I am an investigative researcher who has set himself on fire outside of the Trump trial in Manhattan.&;quot;&;quot;This extreme act of protest is to draw attention to an urgent and important discovery: We are victims of a totalitarian con‚ and our own government (along with many of their allies) is about to hit us with an apocalyptic fascist world coup‚&;quot; he wrote. Azzarello claimed in his manifesto that the U.S. government is wrapped up in &;quot;Ponzi schemes&;quot; as a method to control the American people. &;quot;These claims sound like fantastical conspiracy theory‚ but they are not‚&;quot; Azzarello's Substack post reads. &;quot;They are proof of conspiracy. If you investigate this mountain of research‚ you will prove them too. If you learn a great deal about Ponzi schemes‚ you will discover that our life is a lie.&;quot;Azzarello was reportedly arrested three times in Florida last year. One of his arrests stemmed from an August incident where he purportedly threw a wine glass at a framed autograph featuring Bill Clinton at a hotel‚ according to police records.&;quot;The wine glass broke‚ spreading wine on the frame‚ the wall‚ and the autograph‚” the report claimed. &;quot;…The wine stained the autograph and the surrounding wall when it ran down behind the frame.&;quot;Two days later‚ Azzarello was arrested again for allegedly stripping down to his boxers and yelling at customers at the same hotel in Florida. An officer said he ventured into a fountain and cursed at hotel patrons &;quot;in an intimidating manner.&;quot;He was hit with misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief and disturbing the peace‚ the New York Post reported. The police report said that he was unemployed and suicidal. In April 2023‚ Azzarello filed a lawsuit in New York against the Clinton Foundation. The lawsuit also named billionaire Mark Cuban and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Newsweek reported‚ &;quot;Azzarello‚ who was representing himself‚ alleged in the suit that the defendants 'knowingly conspired‚ participated in‚ and benefited financially from a decades-long fraudulent scheme.'&;quot;Azzarello claimed that &;quot;money was solicited internationally laundered in support of the scheme via the Bill‚ Hillary &; Chelsea Clinton Foundation [as it was formerly known]‚ which was created for this purpose by President Bill Clinton and Doug Band in 2001.&;quot;In February‚ an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington‚ D.C. The man said he was engaging in an &;quot;extreme&;quot; act of protest against Israel invading Gaza after the Hamas terrorist attack of Oct. 7‚ 2023.Like Blaze News&;#63; Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here&;#33; Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse www.youtube.com