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MusiCares Person Of The Year benefit gala honoring Bon Jovi founder‚ namesake and frontman Jon Bon Jovi (pictured center with the band) will be held February 2nd‚ two days before the Grammy Awards telecast‚ at the Los Angeles Convention Center.   Bon Jovi (the band)‚ Bruce Springsteen and Melissa Etheridge will perform at the 33rd annual benefit gala with proceeds going to provide essential support for MusiCares outreach programs. Since ’06‚ the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation (formerly the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation) has worked to break the cycle of hunger‚ poverty and homelessness by developing partnerships‚ creating programs and providing grant funding to support innovative community organizations. Harvey Mason Jr.‚ CEO of the Recording Academy and MusiCares called Bon Jovi “a true music icon‚ and someone who represents the goodness of our music community.” MusicCares offers preventive‚ emergency and recovery programs as part of its mission to support the health and welfare of the music community. The post MusiCares Person Of The Year: Jon Bon Jovi appeared first on RockinTown.

Notably‚ the judge in the case (Kaplan)‚ forbade Trump or his attorneys from arguing that he didn't sexually assault Carroll. Former President Trump has been ordered to pay $83.3 million in E. Jean Carroll’s civil defamation trial. Trump-@ejeancarroll verdict says Carroll proved more than nominal defamation by Trump.So Trump has to pay:$7.3 million for compensatory damages.$11 million for reputation repair.$65 million in punitive damages.Total: $83.3 million.— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) January 26‚ 2024 Carroll accused Trump of having sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s at a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in Manhattan. While the alleged attack happened decades ago‚ Carroll sued under New York’s Adult Survivors Act‚ which allows victims to sue for civil damages beyond the statute of limitations. “I am filing this on behalf of every woman who has ever been harassed‚ assaulted‚ silenced‚ or spoken up only to be shamed‚ fired‚ ridiculed and belittled‚” Carrol said last year. Notably‚ the judge in the case (Kaplan)‚ forbade Trump or his attorneys from arguing that he didn’t sexually assault Carroll.Winter Sun Plus is NOW 40% off! Boost your natural defenses with this powerful vitamin D3 and K formula! The judge reminded the jury to accept the earlier trial’s verdict. When he noted the trial established Trump “inserted his finger into her vagina‚” the former president reportedly jolted from his seat and wore an expression of disgust. Trump said on the witness stand that he denied Carroll’s claims because he “wanted to defend myself‚” which the judge told the jury to ignore. In closing arguments for Carroll Friday morning‚ her attorney argued that Trump acted as if he was above the law by lying‚ saying that the former president “ignored the other jury verdict as if it never happened‚” and even repeated the claims at a press conference during the second trial. “Donald Trump engaged in the very same defamation after the trial‚” attorney Roberta Kaplan (no relation) said. Trump then stood up‚ buttoned his suit jacket‚ and stormed out of the courtroom. After Trump stormed out‚ Judge Kaplan briefly interrupted the closing argument and said: “The record will reflect that Mr. Trump just rose and walked out of the courtroom.” Fuck It Prior to Friday’s closing arguments‚ Trump attorney Alina Habba became frustrated after the judge forbade her from including examples of tweets not entered into evidence during the trial. “No. No. Your honor‚ I have been—” Habba began to say.“Ms. Habba‚ you are on the verge of spending some time in the lockout‚” replied the judge‚ cutting her off. “Now sit down.”“Fuck it‚” Habba muttered upon sitting down. The jury reached its decision after slightly less than three hours of deliberations. Carroll’s attorney also Friday asked the jury to order Trump to pay at least $24 million in damages‚ according to multiple outlets; so $83 million is a huge victory for virtue. Add that to the $5 million Carroll was awarded in her 2023 case against Trump. Trump called the defamation ruling “ridiculous”‚ and promised an appeal.

“I’ve done it once before…I’ve already talked to my TAG (The Adjutant General)‚ my General‚ Mancino‚ we’ve already started putting the numbers together‚” says Gov. Kevin Stitt. Governor Kevin Stitt (R) announced he’s deploying the Oklahoma National Guard to Texas amid its dispute with the Biden administration over the right to defend its borders. Stitt confirmed the deployment on Fox News Friday‚ saying he’d sent his National Guard to Texas before and that this time would be no different. “Absolutely‚” the governor responded when asked if he’d follow former President Donald Trump’s recent call for all willing states to dispatch National Guard troops to aid Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R)‚ who’s entrenched in a feud with Biden over razor wire barriers in Eagle Pass. JUST IN: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announces he is sending the Oklahoma National Guard to aid Texas in its border battle with Joe Biden.“We’ve already started putting the numbers together‚” he says.This decision follows a request from President Donald Trump urging states… pic.twitter.com/qviWlhrCyv— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) January 26‚ 2024 “I’ve done it once before and we’re looking…I’ve already talked to my TAG (The Adjutant General)‚ my General‚ Mancino‚ we’ve already started putting the numbers together‚” Stitt said.Our fan-favorite Turbo Force Plus is now 40% off! See for yourself the delicious one-of-a-kind energy boost infowarriors CRAVE! “We’ll be in contact with Gov. Abbott.” Gov. Stitt’s confirmation he’ll send National Guard personnel to Texas comes as former president Trump on Thursday urged states to mobilize their National Guard units to help Texas defend its border. “We encourage all willing States to deploy their guards to Texas to prevent the entry of Illegals‚ and to remove them back across the Border‚” Trump stated‚ adding‚ “Those Biden has let in should not get comfortable because they will be going home.” The Sooner State was the first to declare its commitment to backing the State of Texas in its entanglement with the Biden administration earlier this week‚ after which 24 other GOP-led states followed suit. Oklahoma stands with Texas. https://t.co/67VzVEfEv1— Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) January 24‚ 2024 Abbott told Tucker Carlson in an interview Friday that 10 states had already sent troops to Texas and that he expected others to do the same. “I’ll be shocked and disappointed if almost all of them do not send‚” said the Texas governor. “There have been about 10 [states] so far that have sent National Guard or other law enforcement. They now are joined together with us. And this is a fight for the future of America‚ and they all know it. And so I believe that they will all be in on this effort.” Watch: HISTORIC! All Republican Governors Back Texas As They Stand Up Against The Fed’s Border Invasion HISTORIC! All Republican Governors Back Texas As They Stand Up Against The Fed's Border Invasion pic.twitter.com/ZXoMXJF5ZF— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) January 25‚ 2024

"Everybody has a right to defend themselves when they are wrongfully accused and to be able to say‚' I didn't do it.'" Attorney Alina Habba passionately decried the injustices that unfolded in a Manhattan courtroom following her representation of former President Donald Trump on Friday. Speaking to reporters after a New York district court judge ruled Trump must pay author E. Jean Carroll $83 million in damages for defamation‚ Habba pointed out the trial was a sham and that she’d been hindered by the court in presenting evidence‚ calling certain witnesses and otherwise mounting a comprehensive defense. “I am so proud to stand with President Trump‚ but I am not proud to stand with what I saw in that courtroom‚” Habba stated. .@AlinaHabba is right!!! We must protect American’s free speech and right to a fair trial! Pres Trump was denied a fair trial in NY where judges are now political activist instead of delivering justice! pic.twitter.com/nSYtasp8eK— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) January 26‚ 2024 “Before I walked into court‚ that judge decided that every single defense President Trump had we were not allowed to raise in front of the jury‚” Habba said‚ a situation similar to what Infowars host Alex Jones experienced in his recent trials.Winter Sun Plus is NOW 40% off! Boost your natural defenses with this powerful vitamin D3 and K formula! “It is in writing and I encourage the journalist‚ the real journalists‚ to take a minute to look at his orders‚” she suggested. “That is a violation of everything I stand for and that is why I stand with Trump‚” Habba said. “And that is why so many Americans are so proud that he is running again and so excited to run to the ballot box.” “We are seeing a violation of our justice system. Ladies and gentlemen‚ you are not allowed to be stripped of every defense that you have. You are not allowed to be told that you can’t bring it up.” “I will continue with President Trump to fight for everybody’s First Amendment right to speak‚” Habba continued. “Everybody has a right to defend themselves when they are wrongfully accused and to be able to say‚’ I didn’t do it.’ And to double and triple and quadruple down and say‚ This is wrong. This is wrong.'” “But we are in the state of New York. We are in a New York jury. And that is why we are seeing these witch hunts‚ these hoaxes as he calls them and this is another one of them being brought in New York.” Habba said she plans to appeal the verdicts. Meanwhile‚ Trump also criticized the verdicts on Truth Social‚ writing‚ “There is no longer Justice in America.”

Watch The X22 Report On Video Ep 3268b – The Tyrannical Government Exposed Itself‚ No Civil War‚ Trump Wants The People To Decide Ep 3268a – Everything That Biden Is Doing To The Economy Will Help Trump Win In The End Click On Picture To See Larger Picture It’s game over for the [WEF]‚ the avalanche has started and it cannot be stopped. Germany is in trouble and soon the majority of people will rise up and stop what the [WEF] is pushing. Biden makes a move to shutdown LNG. Everything Biden does is helping Trump win the election. The [DS] is now going head to head with the people. Biden has always threatened F16 and now Biden and the [DS] are in difficult position. 25 states are backing Texas‚ the people have the power‚ the Founders made sure of it. The RNC wants to give the nominee to Trump‚ Trump doesn’t want to be given a win‚ he wants the people to decide because he wants to show the [DS] that he has the people and the people are coming for them.   Economy    Biden Regime Freezes All Natural Gas Projects‚ Citing Alleged Climate Change Crisis and Recent Catastrophic Weather Events — Trump Campaign Responds  Joe Biden put a temporary hold on the approval of both pending and upcoming requests to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from new projects‚ Reuters reported. This decision might postpone the determination on new facilities until after the election on November 5‚ including the CP2 facility proposed for the southwest coast of Louisiana. During this pause‚ the Department of Energy (DOE) will undertake an assessment to evaluate the “economic and ecological consequences” of proposed projects aimed at exporting LNG to Europe and Asia‚ regions currently experiencing high demand for this fuel. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm‚ in a teleconference with reporters‚ indicated that the review process would span several months. Trump Campaign Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement: “Joe Biden has once again caved to the radical demands of the environmental extremists in his administration. This decision to block the approval of new facilities to export American natural gas is one more disastrous self-inflicted wound that will further undermine America’s economic and national security. On day one‚ President Trump will unleash American Energy to lower the cost of living for all Americans‚ pay down debt‚ strengthen national security‚ and establish the United States as the manufacturing superpower of the world.” Speaker Mike Johnson also responded to this outrageous decision. “President Biden’s decision to place a pause on pending natural gas export terminals is outrageous. By bending the knee to climate activists‚ the President is empowering Russia‚ weakening U.S. energy security‚ and forcing Europe’s reliance on dirty‚ Russian exports. An abject failure.” President Biden’s decision to place a pause on pending natural gas export terminals is outrageous. By bending the knee to climate activists‚ the President is empowering Russia‚ weakening U.S. energy security‚ and forcing Europe’s reliance on dirty‚ Russian exports. An abject… — Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) January 26‚ 2024 Source: thegatewaypundit.com Biden’s Natural Gas Pause Will Jack Up Emissions And Empower Foreign Producers‚ Experts Say The Biden administration’s decision to halt approval of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals will not reduce emissions‚ but it will empower foreign production “Russia and Qatar are clearly in the driver’s seat as a result of this decision‚” White House officials reportedly met with several activists‚ including a 25-year old TikTok influencer and members of Climate Defiance‚ ahead of the decision. Environmental activist organizations have pressured Biden to kill the CP2 project‚ especially after the administration allowed ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project in Alaska to proceed last year. Source: dailycaller.com Shipping costs are rising aggressively amid geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea In just 6 weeks‚ global freight rates have shot up more than 100% pic.twitter.com/XKDKIpMj7s — Game of Trades (@GameofTrades_) January 25‚ 2024 New GDP numbers: our real economy is shriveling while we borrow our way to fake prosperity. Mainstream media cheers “stunning and spectacular” GDP numbers bought with $2.7 trillion in federal debt. In reality‚ without the debt the economy actually shrank‚ with roughly 2/3 of… https://t.co/uB8Ov72hTN — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) January 26‚ 2024  the debt going to waste.This matches up with other data saying most new jobs — hence most new spending — is either government or government-assistance like migrants or welfare. What the Wall Street Journal calls the “Welfare Industrial Complex.” Bankruptcies are surging among Gen X‚ and Millennials An uptick in bankruptcy assistance among Generation X and Millennials signals a burgeoning debt crisis‚ overshadowing recent economic optimism‚ legal experts told Newsweek. In contrast to recently issued positive economic data showing a 29 percent surge in consumer confidence since November‚ LegalShield’s December Consumer Stress Legal Index (CSLI) documents a relentless rise in financial duress‚ reaching a three-year peak as consumers seek legal help for bankruptcy and other legal assistance. The data‚ drawn from over 35 million legal service requests‚ is forecasting a dip in that consumer confidence‚ and exposes a groundswell of fiscal challenges. The trend‚ disproportionately impacting younger generations‚ points to a latent economic strain that macroeconomic figures may not fully capture‚ which hints at a potential credit reckoning on the horizon. Source: endtimeheadlines.org  Voters: ‘Bidenomics’ a loser‚ will help Trump win By a 44%-26% margin‚ voters said that the term would help Trump‚ not Biden‚ “win” the fall election. Most of the rest‚ 23%‚ said it won’t make a difference in the outcome. @Rasmussen_Poll https://t.co/A7Ir5deBf9 via @dcexaminer pic.twitter.com/Y9H0NlVpGU — Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) January 25‚ 2024 Political/Rights Trump Releases Statement After He Walked Out of Court: “He is an Extremely Abusive Individual‚ the Likes of Which Few Have Seen Before!”   Judge Lewis Kaplan‚ a Clinton appointee‚ reportedly threatened Trump’s attorney‚ Alina Habba‚ with jail time and denied a request to refute sexual abuse allegations. The courtroom witnessed tense moments earlier. Judge Kaplan mandated silence‚ stating‚ “No interruptions‚ no audible comments‚” following some objections‚ presumably from Trump’s legal team. The debate over the admissibility of certain tweets and a slide showing these tweets escalated‚ with the judge ultimately ruling against their use.  Trump’s attorney‚ Alina Habba‚ tried stating that they “Just needs to state something for the record.” The judge interrupted and said‚ “You are on the verge of spending some time in the lockout. Now sit!” Trump expressed outrage over the judge’s refusal to allow the inclusion of an Anderson Cooper interview with Carroll and other things which would exonerate him. He accused Judge Kaplan of denying him his constitutional right to due process. Source: thegatewaypundit.com     The Biden Regime is demanding that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott abandon Shelby Park by TOMORROW. But there’s no reason for any sort of violent confrontation. We can win this battle with cameras – not guns. The optics would be disastrous if Biden’s Feds cut down the wire to enable the… pic.twitter.com/jviWOH0Dp9 — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 25‚ 2024   the invasion. If the Feds are dumb enough to take the PR nightmare bait and cut the fencing‚ then Texas has the right to repair and install new fencing. There is nothing in the two sentence ruling from SCOTUS which prohibits Texas from installing new fencing or patching damaged sections. This is not a civil war. This is a psychological information war‚ so have cameras and repair crews standing by. Thanks to Governor Abbott’s resolve‚ and the support of 16 other governors‚ we are already winning this standoff. HOLD THE LINE TEXAS! Vance unveils bill barring feds from taking down border fencing erected by states Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) introduced legislation Thursday that would prohibit the federal government from removing the fencing at the U.S.-Mexico border‚ days after the Supreme Court ruled the feds can take down the razor wire in Texas. The bill‚ titled the State Border Security Act‚ would prevent federal agents from removing the barbed wire or other fencing built by state governments within 25 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. Source: thehill.com UPDATE: 25 States Now Stand with Texas Governor Greg Abbott – Sign Letter Supporting Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense   There are now 25 states standing in solidarity with Texas in protecting its international border from invasion. Here are the 25 Republican governors who have signed on to support Governor Greg Abbott. Benny Johnson posted the map. 25 Republican governors signed on to a joint statement in support of Governor Abbott. The list includes. Wyoming – Gov. Mark Gordon Iowa – Gov. Kim Reynolds Arkansas – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Montana – Gov. Greg Gianforte Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Idaho – Gov. Brad Little North Dakota – Gov. Doug Burgum Nebraska – Gov. Jim Pillen West Virginia – Gov. Jim Justice Alabama – Gov. Kay Ivey Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee Louisiana – Gov. Jeff Landry Georgia Gov. – Brian Kemp Utah – Gov. Spencer Cox Virginia – Gov. Glenn Youngkin South Dakota – Gov. Kristi Noem Oklahoma – Gov. Kevin Stitt Alaska – Gov. Mike Dunleavy Indiana – Gov. Eric Holcomb Mississippi – Gov. Tate Reeves Missouri – Gov. Mike Parson Nevada – Gov. Joe Lombardo New Hampshire – Gov. Chris Sununu Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine South Carolina – Gov. Henry McMaster Here is a copy of the statement. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Regardless of how this ends in Texas‚ it is critical to remember this moment. The federal government is on the verge of outright war with Texas + 25 governors in order to open up the border for invaders. This is all despite the fact that the border crisis is now ranked as the… — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 26‚ 2024   TOP issue for voters going into the 2024 election. This is how much it means to the regime. They are willing to sacrifice an election in order to replace the current population. This is a long-term investment. People’s Convoy 2.0: Huge cavalcade of TRUCKERS will head to border hotspots in bid to shame Biden administration into cracking down on migration crisis Truckers are planning to make stops in Eagle Pass‚ Texas; Yuma‚ Arizona; San Ysidro‚ California– all illegal immigrant crossing hot spots  Biden Administration gave Texas until today‚ Jan. 26‚ to return  Source: dailymail.co.uk Watch for agent provactuters    Operation in History. Those Biden has let in should not get comfortable because they will be going home. 1664 Q !CbboFOtcZs ID: 8704f4 No.1991829 Jul 1 2018 20:13:38 (EST) There will be no civil war. Coordinated MSM hysteria designed to instill fear – change narrative. NK is NOT advancing their weapons program. Coordinated MSM hysteria designed to instill fear – change narrative. FAKE NEWS! Q  Geopolitical/Police State War BREAKING: 12 employees of @UNRWA‚ an organization which the US funds‚ reportedly took part in Hamas’ Oct 7th attack on Israel where hundreds were murdered and taken hostage including Americans. The US has announced they’re pausing funding pending an investigation. DEFUND THE… pic.twitter.com/FjrX24wii6 — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 26‚ 2024  THE UN JUST IN – United States to station nuclear weapons in UK for first time in 15 years‚ Pentagon documents reveal — Telegraph — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) January 26‚ 2024   Cyber Attacks False Flags TRUMP WAS RIGHT: Trump warned Democrats would begin removing statues of the founders. The fact checkers said he was lying. Meanwhile Democrats removed the statue of Thomas Jefferson that stood in NYC city hall for 187 years…pic.twitter.com/ssdmFB269m — @amuse (@amuse) January 26‚ 2024 Destroying everything…h/t @LevineJonathan pic.twitter.com/ejb7ElMeso — @amuse (@amuse) January 26‚ 2024    Q Georgia State Senate Votes 30-19 to Create Committee to Investigate Trump-Hating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis For Criminal Misconduct and Corruption Georgia Republicans are taking charge to hold corrupt Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis accountable for her corrupt actions. As The Messenger reported the GOP-controlled Georgia State Senate on Friday approved the creation of a committee to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis by a 30-19 vote for criminal misconduct and corruption‚ primarily related to her affair with prosecutor Nathan Wade. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Latest Trump filing in the GA RICO case makes a great point – DA Fani Willis violated GA ethics rules by publicly accusing the defendants of racism after they noted her affair with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade. Trump: stoking racial division requires dismissal. pic.twitter.com/dyWq0flfgo — Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) January 25‚ 2024   There's also a Constitutional argument that the parties need to make – that Willis violated their right to a fair trial. As the Supreme Court has noted: Few‚ if any‚ interests under the Constitution are more fundamental than the right to a fair trial by "impartial" jurors‚ and… pic.twitter.com/JMY7xrVjJs — Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) January 25‚ 2024  an outcome affected by extrajudicial statements would violate that fundamental right.   I did nothing wrong and‚ to the best of my knowledge‚ neither did anyone else. This case must be dropped with apologies being made to all of those who were so unfairly treated! We’re hearing new dropboxes are dropping in Michigan. If you see a dropbox in MI‚ or anywhere‚ with no capacity for monitoring (remote‚ no cameras) inquire with your local election official and also with your Sheriff. Ask for their security plan. Unmonitored dropboxes are a… pic.twitter.com/kD3ELO9Zwp — True the Vote (@TrueTheVote) January 23‚ 2024   Reid Hoffman isn’t pausing his $$ flow to Nikki because she lost New Hampshire‚ it’s because we got too close to the target: one of the biggest left-wing funders of the *lawsuits against Trump* magically ended up becoming one of Nikki’s largest Super PAC donors. The best way to… https://t.co/Ug5mpc7M4l — Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 24‚ 2024  solve a problem is to *name* it &; that’s what we need to keep doing. 

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