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It’s been two years since Hamas attacked Israel, killing Ronen Neutra’s son and taking his body captive. Since then, numerous hostage deals have fallen through, but now the father says, “We sense a shift.”   “For the first time, there’s a real alignment, recognition that the moral center of the war is not territory or politics, but it’s the fate of the hostages,” Neutra said Tuesday during an event at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to mark the anniversary of Oct. 7.   After the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Neutra and his wife thought their son, Omer Neutra, had been taken alive as a hostage to Gaza. For more than a year, they advocated for his freedom, and when they learned he was killed on Oct. 7 and his remains were being held in Gaza, their advocacy continued.   Omer Neutra and Itay Chen are the last two American-Israelis whose remains are still being held hostage in Gaza. Among the 48 hostages still in Gaza, about 20 are thought to be still alive, and now, following President Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan for the war, there is again hope that all remaining hostages, living and dead, will return home as soon as this month.   Last week, Trump presented a 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas that includes the disarmament of Hamas and the return of all hostages. Israel has accepted the deal, and Hamas has agreed to parts of the plan, but says “details” need to be worked out. Negotiations are underway in Egypt, and officials from Qatar, Turkey, and the U.S. are working to reach an agreement both Israel and Hamas will accept.   Former American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel told The Daily Signal he would not be alive today if it were not for Trump.   “I just want to take this opportunity to thank … President Trump,” Siegel said, “to tell President Trump that he saved my life and how grateful I am for that and many other lives that he … brought home to their families.”   WATCH: Former Israeli-American hostage Keith Siegel thanks President Trump for saving his life. “I realize President Trump is still pushing forward, and I can see that he's the driving force behind an agreement that will bring all of the hostages back and bring an end to the… pic.twitter.com/HAZWTLD3Zx— Virginia Allen (@Virginia_Allen5) October 7, 2025 Siegel was one of three hostages released in a deal at the beginning of February after spending 484 day in captivity.   “We had to beg to go to the toilet,” Siegel said. “We had to knock on the door and hope that they would come and open the door. Sometimes they would, and sometimes they wouldn’t. We were abused, the two of us, physically, mentally, psychologically, in many, many ways I never imagined.”   Former American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel describes the conditions he lived in while captive in Gaza. "We were abused, the two of us, physically, mentally, psychologically, in many, many ways I never imagined." pic.twitter.com/Yj3FJ0gjnm— Virginia Allen (@Virginia_Allen5) October 7, 2025 For 2-1/2 months, Siegel was held with Matan Angrest, an Israeli soldier who was seriously injured and burned on Oct. 7 when a missile hit his tank.   Siegel was held with three other hostages for a time during his captivity.   “When I was released, I never thought that I would be released, and my four friends, and all of the 48 hostages that are still there would stay there,” Siegel said.   “I see and I realize President Trump is still pushing forward,” he added, “and I can see that he’s the driving force behind an agreement that will bring all of the hostages back and bring an end to the war.”  Trump and first lady Melania Trump sent a letter to the hostage family members Tuesday morning reiterating his commitment to “returning all the hostages home” and bringing an end to the war.  “We envision a time when, one day, the terror and bloodshed will end,” Trump said, “including in nations that have been torn by decades, if not centuries, of strife.”  Today, President Trump sent a letter to hostage family members pledging to "remain steadfast" in seeing an end to the war. "We envision a time when, one day, the terror and bloodshed will end, including in nations that have been torn by decades, if not centuries, of strife." pic.twitter.com/0jocKLNGS7— Virginia Allen (@Virginia_Allen5) October 7, 2025 The post Families of Hostages Hopeful, ‘Sense a Shift’ on 2nd Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attack on Israel appeared first on The Daily Signal.

If one theme emerged from the second annual Essential Summit in Columbus, Ohio, it’s that it’s as important as ever to stand up for the family. In fact, this year’s event, put on by the Center for Christian Virtue, was titled “Reviving the Roots—Restoring the Family.”The Heritage Foundation and The Daily Signal were key sponsors of the summit, and along with a roster of church and civic leaders, the 700 attendees were treated to several Heritage experts and Rob Bluey, The Daily Signal’s executive editor and president. Bluey and State Sen. Rob McColley helped kick off the event Thursday morning, joining Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer for a keynote address and question and answer session. Baer spoke about his organization as well as the current state of the family. CCV President @aarbaer takes the stage with @RobertBluey and @Rob_McColley during this morning’s Essential Summit keynote to talk about Ohio’s current state of the family. #EssentialSummit pic.twitter.com/VmmY3FfDOI— Center for Christian Virtue (@CCVPolicy) October 2, 2025 Baer asked Bluey about Heritage’s forthcoming report on family policy, along with other issues, including the government shutdown. Beyond the keynote sessions on the main stage, attendees were broken up into five different tracks: Christian Education; Marketplace Impact; Church Leadership; Pregnancy Center Leadership; and Faith in Action. Delano Squires and the ‘New Blueprint to Revive Marriage and Rebuild the Black Family’ Those in the Faith in Action track were able to hear from Delano Squires, a research fellow in The Heritage Foundation’s Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Human Flourishing. Squires discussed the state of the family across generations, especially the declining marriage rate, with a particular aim on welfare policies and feminism, and for good reason. The presentation included slides from Squires’ report released last month, “Moving Beyond Moynihan: A New Blueprint to Revive Marriage and Rebuild the Black Family,” as well as his commentary on “The Black Family Blueprint.” Squires has discussed his report over X as well as on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal.” Yes, the median household income for black married couples under 65, is $121,900, per the US Census Bureau. There is no path to closing racial disparities (assuming that’s even possible) without tackling differences in family structure. https://t.co/dH9GQk7rvb pic.twitter.com/mdyKyurSsS— Delano Squires (@DelanoSquires) September 30, 2025 Squires referenced the failed “War on Poverty” from decades ago, as well as the country’s future and America’s approaching 250th birthday. As Squires put it, “the key to America’s next 250 years … hinges on an even more fundamental institution,” adding that “the family is the foundation of civilization.” “The home is where fathers, mothers and children cultivate virtue and practice cooperation. It’s also where they learn responsibility, stewardship, and self-reliance. In many respects, a strong family dependent on God and one another is itself a declaration of independence and advances the cause of liberty by minimizing the need of government in daily lives. Our constitution secures the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity,” Squires further shared. On the ills of feminism, Squires referenced Alice Walker, the feminist writer of “The Color Purple,” and the effect she had on her daughter, Rebecca. Rebecca Walker shared her experience in 2008, with Squires pointing out how she herself was a feminist and author “who perfectly captured the hostility her mother and contemporaries had toward the family.” “It was drummed into me that being a mother, raising children and running a home for a form of slavery. Having a career, traveling the world and being independent, were what really mattered, according to her,” Walker said. “The daughter rejected the views of her iconic mother, and said having a child was the most rewarding experience of her life.” Squires declared. “She stated, ‘Feminism has much to answer for has much to answer for denigrating men and encouraging women to seek independence, whatever the cost to their families.'” I’m going to be sharing more about the Black Family Blueprint in coming weeks, but this quote from Rebecca Walker on the influence of her mother really stood out to me. The destruction caused by the second-wavers is one reason I made my stance crystal clear from the beginning. pic.twitter.com/2o0geHUPVS— Delano Squires (@DelanoSquires) September 24, 2025 Squires also offered a message of hope in making the case for marriage, and caling on churches to encourage a revival, as well as making proper use of the education system. Feminism’s Despising of the Created Order Feminism was discussed in another keynote session on the main stage, by Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, previously a lesbian and tenured professor at Syracuse University. After having frequent meetings with a pastor and his wife, Butterfield became a Christian, denounced her previous lifestyle, and married Pastor Kent Butterfield. Butterfield made clear that her early relationships with men did not work “in no small part because my feminist worldview despised the created order” and that her “feminism [was] fueling my lesbianism from the very beginning.” Emma Waters, a policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation also moderated a question and answer session involving Butterfield. One of her questions brought to mind how, following the COVID-19 pandemic, many women returned home after schools were closed, and ultimately ended up staying there. Waters also asked about the next steps, with a consensus arising from the discussion about how the need to instill an inspiring vision for women when it comes to marriage and motherhood. As she phrased it, it’s a matter of how “we encourage women to go forward.” Waters discussed motherhood in the era of birth control and reproductive technology, noting how “we cannot ignore the fact that the birth control pill was the first widely available tool that severed sex from marriage.” Such barriers are “undermining the decision that God put in place.” The post Strengthening the Family a Key Theme of Heritage-Sponsored Annual Essential Summit appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Winter temperatures drop below 32°F in most US regions, putting millions of dogs at risk during their daily walks. Dog walking safety winter concerns spike as ice forms and toxic de-icers coat sidewalks. We at DogingtonPost know that proper preparation can prevent frostbite, paw injuries, and chemical poisoning. The right gear and techniques keep your furry friend healthy all season long. What Winter Dangers Threaten Your Dog Cold weather creates three major health threats that turn routine walks into emergency situations. Dogs lose body heat rapidly in wet conditions, which makes hypothermia a real danger when temperatures drop below freezing. Small breeds, senior dogs, and puppies face the highest risk because their bodies struggle to maintain core temperature. Pets with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or hormonal imbalances may have a harder time regulating their body temperature. Watch for early signs like excessive shivering, lethargy, and reluctance to move. Advanced hypothermia symptoms include muscle stiffness, shallow breathing, and loss of coordination. Paw Injuries from Ice and Snow Ice formations between paw pads cause immediate pain and long-term damage to your dog’s feet. Sharp ice crystals cut sensitive skin while packed snow creates pressure points that reduce blood circulation. Dogs instinctively lift their paws repeatedly when they experience discomfort (a clear signal of potential frostbite development). Wet paws lose heat faster than dry ones, which accelerates tissue damage in sub-freezing conditions. Chemical Burns from De-icing Products Standard rock salt and calcium chloride de-icers cause chemical burns within minutes of paw contact. These substances draw moisture from skin cells and create painful cracks and open wounds. Dogs that lick contaminated paws ingest toxic chemicals that lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney damage. While some ice melts are easier on pets’ paws than rock salt, ethylene glycol-based products are much more dangerous when ingested and require immediate veterinary attention. Commercial pet-safe alternatives like potassium chloride offer better protection for your dog’s paws. Avoid driveways where antifreeze may have dripped and stay clear of freshly salted areas during walks. The good news is that proper gear protects your dog from all these winter dangers while keeping walks enjoyable for both of you. What Gear Protects Your Dog in Winter Quality winter gear transforms dangerous cold-weather walks into safe adventures for your dog. Protective booties rank as the most important investment because paws take the worst beating from ice, snow, and chemical burns. Ruffwear Grip Trex boots offer superior traction on icy surfaces while Muttluks fleece-lined booties provide extra warmth for extended outdoor time. 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Short-haired breeds like Greyhounds and Whippets need coats when temperatures drop below 60°F, while thick-coated breeds like Golden Retrievers only need protection below 20°F. Visibility Saves Lives Winter daylight hours shrink to just 9 hours in northern states, making visibility gear non-negotiable for safe walks. LED collar lights offer up to 350 feet of visibility to prevent car accidents during early morning and evening walks. Reflective harnesses with 3M Scotchlite material reflect headlight beams from 150 feet away – significantly better than standard reflective strips that work from only 50 feet. Rechargeable LED accessories last 8-12 hours per charge and resist water damage better than battery-powered alternatives that fail in wet conditions. The right gear only works when you follow proven safety practices that protect your dog before, during, and after winter walks. How Do You Execute Safe Winter Walking Practices Successful winter walks start 10 minutes before you step outside with proper paw preparation and route planning. Apply paw wax or fit booties while your dog stays calm and relaxed indoors, not when they show excitement about the upcoming walk. Check weather conditions and wind chill factors with reliable weather apps – temperatures below 20°F with wind speeds above 15 mph create dangerous conditions that require walks under 15 minutes. Plan your route to avoid freshly salted sidewalks, construction zones with antifreeze spills, and areas near busy roads where chemical runoff concentrates. Pre-Walk Preparation Steps Inspect your dog’s paws for existing cuts or cracks before you apply protective products. Dogs with damaged paw pads face higher risks of chemical burns and frostbite development. Warm the paw wax between your hands to soften application, then massage it into each pad until the product absorbs completely. Test bootie fit indoors first – loose booties fall off while tight ones restrict circulation and cause discomfort. Smart Route Selection and Timing Walk during peak sunlight hours between 10 AM and 2 PM when temperatures reach their daily maximum and ice begins to soften on sidewalks. Stick to familiar neighborhood streets where you know the terrain and can spot hazards like black ice patches or loose manhole covers. Avoid shortcuts through parks or wooded areas where packed snow hides dangerous obstacles and emergency help takes longer to reach you. Keep walks to 30 minutes or less in cold weather, and watch for your dog’s behavior changes that signal they feel too cold. Post-Walk Paw Care That Prevents Problems Rinse paws with lukewarm water immediately after you return home to remove salt residue and ice crystals that cause irritation and chemical burns. Dry each paw thoroughly with a towel, and pay special attention to spaces between toes where moisture and debris collect. Apply a thin layer of paw balm to prevent cracking and maintain skin elasticity (products with lanolin or beeswax work best for healing existing damage). Check for cuts, swelling, or redness that indicate injury or frostbite development, and contact your veterinarian if you notice limping or persistent paw licking that continues more than 30 minutes after cleaning. Final Thoughts Winter dog walking safety demands constant attention and proper preparation to shield your pet from hypothermia, paw injuries, and chemical exposure. Watch for warning signs like excessive shivering, reluctance to walk, or repeated paw lifting that show your dog feels too cold. Limit walks to 30 minutes when temperatures drop below 20°F, and always check paws for cuts or swelling after outdoor time. Dogs adapt better when you introduce booties and coats slowly during mild weather rather than force them during the first snowstorm. Indoor activities like puzzle toys and training sessions supplement outdoor exercise when weather conditions become too harsh for safe walks. Gradual exposure to cold weather builds positive winter exercise habits that last all season long. Dog walking safety winter practices protect your pet while you maintain their physical and mental health throughout the coldest months (even when temperatures plummet below freezing). We at DogingtonPost help dog owners navigate seasonal challenges with practical advice and expert guidance. Visit DogingtonPost for more tips on responsible dog ownership and seasonal care strategies that keep your furry friend healthy year-round.

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Fox News Channel host Kayleigh McEnany closed out the third episode of her new weekend show Saturday in America by focusing on Gallup’s new finding of record-low trust in the media at only 28 percent, which she predictably wasn’t surprised by as evidenced by her time as White House press secretary. McEnany first took notice this was down from “just 31 percent last year,” 40 percent five years ago, and “in the 1970s, that number, listen to this, was between 68 and 72 percent.” “Now, when you break this down by party, the numbers tell a story. Democrats trust media by a narrow 51 percent. Independents trust in media? 27 percent. And Republican trust a paltry, eight percent,” she added.   But to further drive this home, she chose three sets of headlines that were “false narratives sown by the media during my time at the White House podium.” The first concerned the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020: Let’s walk down memory line. Accountability is important. June 1, 2020. Here was the NPR headline. “Peaceful protests tear gassed to clear way for Trump church photo-op.” You may remember that image. Well, fast-forward a year later. Same publication, NPR: “Watchdog report says police did not clear the way for a Trump photo-op.” We chronicled the onslaught that she took at the time, particularly two days later when she had to put then-CNN correspondent Jim Acosta in his place for refusing to accept law enforcement have a right to defend themselves and maintain law and order on American streets. The second set concerned a story some of you may have forgotten about: Alright, next story, well, [July] 1, 2020: “Afghan contractor handed out Russian cash to kill Americans, officials say.” That’s The New York Times. Well, a year later, “U.S. intel walks back the claim Russians put bounties on American troops.” Are you sensing a trend? She also had to contend with these lies in real time, as we showed from the June 30, 2020 White House. McEnany condemned the story as having “undermine[d]” President Trump as well as our national security seeing as how other countries may not want to work with us if our intelligence community is filled with people who might leak damaging accusations. We would add another but similar smear McEnany dealt with was The Atlantic’s infamous “suckers” and “losers” hoax. She took no questions on September 4, 2020 after a lengthy statement ripping The Atlantic and their allies. Her third and final example concerned the issue that dominated her tenure at the podium: May 1, 2020: “Fact checker: Was the new coronavirus accidentally released from a Wuhan lab? It’s doubtful,” says The Washington Post. Once again, about a year later: “How the Wuhan lab-leak theory is suddenly” — just suddenly — “became credible.” “Those are just a few of many debunked headlines. So is the mainstream media full of journalists or activists? Here’s my opinion,” McEnany concluded as a segue into one of her many mic drop moments at the podium:   McEnany pulled on this thread after a break, closing the show alongside senior national correspondent Kevin Corke and sharing a story about Corke from 2020 that doubled as a window into Corke’s character:     So, when I was White House Press Secretary, you got reporters. They’re always calling you, calling, calling, asking for things. It’s their job to ask for things and information, but you called me a few times on a Friday. And I’m like, okay? What does Kevin Corke need. I like him. I want to give him whatever he needs and you would call and you’d just say, “30 seconds, I just want to let know, I’m praying for you. I’m thinking about it. I’ve got you.” And then you’d hang up. And I’ve — I literally remember where I was the first time I got that call. You have no clue how much that meant to me. Asked why he made those calls, Corke explained McEnany had a “hard” job “putting yourself on the line’ in a “vulnerable” spot, so he felt she needed occasional reassurance. “[T]here’s an old Bible verse that I really like Matthew 7:8 — you know, I use ask as my pneumonic — you know, ask and you shall receive, you know, seek and you’ll find and knock and it should be open unto you, and I use that to remind myself that, every day if we live like that, we live well. And I really felt like you were always doing that,” he continued. This led into the two closing out by saying it would behoove those in the political arena to see each other as human beings, created in God’s image (click “expand”): MCENANY: Matthew 7:8, I love that. And, you know, maybe you can speak to this. I think, you it’s an adversarial role between —  CORKE: It is. MCENANY: — a press secretary and journalists —  CORKE: Yes. MCENANY: — and it got sporty in the Press Briefing Room, but I always tried to remind myself. Like, behind every question is a questioner, and it’s a person. CORKE: That’s right. MCENANY: It’s created in the image of God. So, as sporty as it got, I tried to keep that in mind and how good would it do us as a society if we truly saw each other as what we are, men and women in the eyes of Christ? CORKE: We are all created by a Creator. We’re not just, you know, I’m sorry, no, no, like, out of a pond and then walking. No. You’re created and I look at people and I think that way. You are just like I am. You are a brother or a sister and my job, such as — I’m older usually than most the people I work with, is to be fair, be guiding when I can, and when I need to be tough, I’m always tough, but I think one of the things that we can all learn from, especially in this environment, politically, socially, is see people for what they are. They are people. Not everybody’s gonna be good. Evil does exist, but they’re people and we can all try to be loving and that’s, I think, our command. MCENANY: It is such a great message[.] To see the relevant FNC transcript from October 4, click “expand.” FNC’s Saturday in America October 4, 2025 11:50 a.m. Eastern KAYLEIGH MCENANY: We’ve got some facts for you today. A crisis in confidence for American media. Gallop recorded a new low in Americans’ confidence in mass media. So, look at this. Just 28 percent express a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in newspapers, television, radio to report accurately. Now, that’s up from just 31 percent last year. Five years ago, 40 percent trusted the media. Then in the 1970s, that number, listen to this, was between 68 and 72 percent. What a nosedive in trust for the media. Now, when you break this down by party, the numbers tell a story. Democrats trust media by a narrow 51 percent. Independents trust in media? 27 percent. And Republican trust a paltry, eight percent. Now, this low trust in media comes as no surprise to me. I saw several of this false narratives sown by the media during my time at the White House podium. Many of those headlines were totally and completely debunked after I left the White House. Let’s walk down memory line. Accountability is important. June 1, 2020. Here was the NPR headline. “Peaceful protests tear gassed to clear way for Trump church photo-op.” You may remember that image. Well, fast-forward a year later. Same publication, NPR: “Watchdog report says police did not clear the way for a Trump photo-op.” Alright, next story, well, [July] 1, 2020: “Afghan contractor handed out Russian cash to kill Americans, officials say.” That’s The New York Times. Well, a year later, “U.S. intel walks back the claim Russians put bounties on American troops.” Are you sensing a trend? One more, May 1, 2020: “Fact checker: Was the new coronavirus accidentally released from a Wuhan lab? It’s doubtful,” says The Washington Post. Once again, about a year later: “How the Wuhan lab-leak theory is suddenly” — just suddenly — “became credible.” Washington Post. Those are just a few of many debunked headlines. So is the mainstream media full of journalists or activists? Here’s my opinion. KAITLAN COLLINS: You haven’t taken my question in — MCENANY [on 11/20/20] [TO KAITLAN COLLINS]: I don’t call on activists. [BACK LIVE] No wonder trust in media is at an all-time low. (....) 11:57:00 a.m. 2 minutes and 49 seconds MCENANY: Well, I was so excited to bring you that media accountability story and I’m excited to bring you, one of my friends, senior national correspondent Kevin Corke. And we’ll get to that story. Kevin, the reason I want you on today was this. You know, I talk about media and distrust. And you’re a shining example of media trust. KEVIN CORKE: Thank you. MCENANY: — and people we can trust in media. CORKE: Very kind. MCENANY: And I wanted to bring you on to tell you something you may not know. So, when I was White House Press Secretary, you got reporters. They’re always calling you, calling, calling — CORKE: Oh, yeah. MCENANY: — asking for things. It’s their job to ask for things and information, but you called me a few times on a Friday. CORKE: Uh-huh. MCENANY: And I’m like, okay? What does Kevin Corke need. I like him. I want to give him whatever he needs and you would call and you’d just say, “30 seconds, I just want to let know, I’m praying for you. I’m thinking about it.” CORKE: That’s true. MCENANY: “I’ve got you.” And then you’d hang up. And I’ve — I literally remember where I was the first time I got that call. You have no clue how much that meant to me. So, what motivated you to just pick up the phone and call? CORKE: You’re so sweet. Oh, I’m blushing brown. No, I can just tell you has. I have such great respect. You know, it’s hard. You’re out there. You’re putting yourself on the line. You’re vulnerable, but you’re also trying to help and I know the reporters don’t always feel this way, like, she’s not trying to help. She’s trying to spin or do a job. You’re trying to help the American people understand what’s happening and I just respected that so much. And there’s an old Bible verse that I really like Matthew 7:8 — you know, I use ask as my pneumonic — you know, ask and you shall receive, you know, seek and you’ll find and knock and it should be open unto you, and I use that to remind myself that, every day if we live like that, we live well. And I really felt like you were always doing that. That’s why I admire you. MCENANY: Matthew 7:8, I love that. And, you know, maybe you can speak to this. I think, you it’s an adversarial role between —  CORKE: It is. MCENANY: — a press secretary and journalists —  CORKE: Yes. MCENANY: — and it got sporty in the Press Briefing Room, but I always tried to remind myself. Like, behind every question is a questioner, and it’s a person. CORKE: That’s right. MCENANY: It’s created in the image of God. So, as sporty as it got, I tried to keep that in mind and how good would it do us as a society if we truly saw each other as what we are, men and women in the eyes of Christ? CORKE: We are all created by a Creator. We’re not just, you know, I’m sorry, no, no, like, out of a pond and then walking. No. You’re created and I look at people and I think that way. You are just like I am. You are a brother or a sister and my job, such as — I’m older usually than most the people I work with, is to be fair, be guiding when I can, and when I need to be tough, I’m always tough, but I think one of the things that we can all learn from, especially in this environment, politically, socially, is see people for what they are. They are people. Not everybody’s gonna be good. Evil does exist, but they’re people and we can all try to be loving and that’s, I think, our command. MCENANY: It is such a great message and you are a shining ray of hope in a sea of lost media.

The city of Portland, Oregon, is allegedly being taken over again by blue-haired Antifa leftists — but of course, officials are claiming that everything is fine.“Portland is not war-ravaged. There’s no insurrection. There’s no threat to national security, and there’s no need for military troops. Military service members should be dedicated to real emergencies,” Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (D) said in a promotional video.“It’s like, this is the meme,” BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales jokes. “This is literally the ‘everything is fine’ meme. We’re seeing the fire, the fireworks, the Molotov cocktails, the tear gas dispersed, and governor of Oregon says, ‘Everything’s fine.’”Meanwhile, Antifa has been leading the state through months of unrest — and tax-paying American citizens have had enough of the gaslighting from their local government.“When you see that Democrat-run cities will not actually handle things, will not actually address things, patriots in this country decided, you know what, we’re going to show up instead,” Gonzales explains, referring to a clip of young men who tried to drown out Antifa by chanting “USA.”“And you’ve got even more patriots showing up saying, ‘You know what? We’re going to challenge the city of Portland, but we’re going to do it in a respectful, constitutional way. You want to allow Antifa to take over the sidewalks with their medic tents? What happens when we do the same thing?’” she continues.The host of the “Speak the Truth” podcast, Matt Tardio, is among the patriots standing up to the Oregon government — and he recorded a clip of himself pointing out the “medic tents” that Antifa has set up all over the streets.“Here’s what we’re going to do, because the Portland police, I don’t think it matters if you want to walk down the street. Antifa is allowed to own this side of the street over here. These are alleged medic tents. So, this is what we’re going to do tomorrow,” Tardio said in the clip.“This side of the street is going to belong to us because apparently you can just claim sidewalks in Portland as your own and prevent anybody from moving down them. So, my curiosity is simply whether or not we are going to be held to the same standard as Antifa,” he continued.“Obviously, this should never happen in an American city,” Gonzales comments. “Unfortunately, that is Portland, Oregon, in 2025.”Want more from Sara Gonzales?To enjoy more of Sara's no-holds-barred takes on news and culture, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

The conservative journalist who was arrested over a fight with Antifa protesters in Portland is threatening legal action against the police department and other local officials. The portion of the scuffle that was recorded on video showed Antifa thugs attacking Sortor before he threw a punch in defense. Police arrested three people, including Sortor, but a district attorney later dropped the charge against the journalist. 'The arrest was made without probable cause and was clearly in retaliation for his efforts to expose the truth.' On Monday, Sortor released a letter sent to the police department demanding an investigation into his arrest and also an apology. "The arrest was made without probable cause and was clearly in retaliation for his efforts to expose the truth about conditions and activity in Portland to the broader public," reads the letter from Sortor's attorney. "The decision to make this arrest does not appear to have been made by a line officer, but rather by or at the direction of a member of the command staff and/or a supervising officer," the letter continues. "Such an arrest is unconstitutional and deeply troubling."The letter goes on to demand an apology within seven days and also the initiation of an internal investigation into his arrest. "Even more concerning, this incident appears to be part of a larger pattern and practice within the Portland Police Bureau of suppressing and silencing conservative media and political activity," the letter reads. The letter concludes by threatening that Sortor would "proceed accordingly" if the demands were not met. He also posted a filing demanding "all records relating to selective enforcement and COORDINATION with Antifa." RELATED: Karoline Leavitt suggests cutting funds to Portland after arrest of conservative journalist during anti-ICE riot Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images The district attorney indicated in a press release Monday that his office did not believe there was enough evidence to prove Sortor was guilty of disorderly conduct. The district attorney did not drop the charges against the other two people arrested. They were identified as 49-year-old Angela Davis and 43-year-old Son Mi Yi. "Free speech does not include the freedom to commit crimes. It does not matter if an individual is expressing ideology from the left, right, or center," District Attorney Nathan Vasquez wrote in a statement provided to KOIN-TV.A Blaze News request for comment to the city attorney's office was not immediately answered.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

AFPIllegal miners excavated a trench that was 55 feet deep and 65 feet long at the site of a 2,000-year-old settlement. In the the eastern Sahara desert lies the ancient remains of Jabal Maragha, which was once a small settlement in the ancient Nubian Kingdom of Kush. Recently, however, this 2,000-year-old historic site was destroyed by a gang of illegal treasure hunters who dug a massive trench there in search of gold. According to Africa News, the gang of miners used a pair of machines to dig out a giant hole that measured 55 feet deep and 65 feet long. Officials from Sudan’s Antiquities and Museums Department said that the historical site was rendered unrecognizable. “We worked on this site for a month,” said archaeologist Habab Idriss Ahmed, who first excavated Jabal Maragha’s ruins in 1999. “At the time, it was a quiet and beautiful site, never touched by anyone. But today, when I came here, I was shocked by the way it has been destroyed.” According to Hatem al-Nour, Sudan’s director of antiquities and museums, the treasure hunters had so thoroughly destroyed the site because the ground there is composed of layers of metallic sandstone and pyrite, which must have triggered their metal detectors. AFPThe destroyed ruins of Jabal Maragha. The Kingdom of Kush ruled the lands south of Egypt from 2500 B.C. to 300 A.D., during which time Jabal Maragha was in use as a checkpoint, likely between 350 B.C. and 350 A.D. Meanwhile, the kingdom’s capital of Meroë served as a robust center for culture and commerce which thrived for centuries. Although at one point it was a colony of Egypt, the Kingdom of Kush maintained some independence due to its wealth of natural iron and gold mines nearby as well as its distance from Egypt. While Egypt suffered from the invasions of the Greeks, Persians, and Assyrians, the Kingdom of Kush was left untouched. Around 730 B.C., the Nubian king Piye invaded and conquered Egypt, becoming the first pharaoh of Egypt’s 25th dynasty which lasted for 75 years. Ebrahim Hamid/AFP via Getty ImagesJabal Maragha is just the latest historical site to be vandalized by illegal gold miners in Sudan. As a historical site, the Kingdom of Kush holds much importance. Even though the Egyptians are most known for their pyramids, the Kushites actually built more pyramids than they did. Over 200 ancient pyramids are estimated to still exist across Sudan today. “While they are not as old or as large as the pyramids in Egypt, they are unique in that they are steeper, and they were not all dedicated to royals,” journalist Isma’il Kushkush noted. Given the territory’s rich history and wealth of natural resources, it is no surprise that the ancient site has become a target for illegal gold miners. Indeed, this incident is not the first. At least 100 out of 1,000 well-known archaeological sites around Sudan have already been destroyed so far, especially through the use of heavy, gold-digging machinery. “There are a lot of attempts to attack archaeological sites,” explained Hatem al-Nour. “This attack is a strong coup because this site is a rare site that contained a lot of useful information for research on the history of Sudan.” YouTubeJabal Maragha is one among many ancient sites across Sudan in danger of careless treasure hunters. The rampant vandalism of Sudan’s ancient sites has in part been facilitated by a lack of resources to properly protect them. But it is also fueled by corruption among officials and rich benefactors who are able to fund illegal treasure hunters without consequence. In fact, according to the archaeologists, it’s not uncommon for captured bandits to be set free by authorities within hours of their arrest. This is exactly what happened in the case of Jabal Maragha. Authorities failed to press charges, which meant that the vandals could retrieve their equipment and leave without issue. “They should have been put in jail and their machines confiscated,” Mahmoud al-Tayeb, an expert formerly associated with Sudan’s antiquities department, reported. “There are laws.” Al-Nour added that there is one policeman for 30 sites and that he has no communication equipment or adequate means of transport. These illegal digs have cost the Sudanese more than the price of gold. These treasure hunters have little appreciation for the ancient sites that they plunder, and as a result they have erased parts of Sudanese history that may never be recovered. Next, read about how overweight tourists are crippling the donkeys in Santorini. Then, read about how a mining company blew up an ancient Aboriginal site — and it was totally legal. The post Illegal Gold Diggers Destroy 2,000-Year-Old Heritage Site In Sudan appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Carabinieri/FacebookItalian police hold one of the suspected forgeries. Italian police just seized 21 works of art attributed to Salvador Dalí that are presumed to be forgeries. The pieces were all part of an exhibition called “Salvador Dalí: Between Art and Myth” that recently opened at Palazzo Tarasconi in Parma. The collection had previously appeared in Rome, where the Carabinieri’s Cultural Heritage Protection Unit began to question the art’s authenticity after a routine inspection. An investigation is now underway to confirm the legitimacy of the lithographs. Italian Authorities Suspect Forgery At A Salvador Dalí Exhibition Last week, authorities seized 21 lithographs from the Salvador Dalí exhibition in Parma. According to a Facebook post by the Carabinieri, the police began to doubt the authenticity of some of the artwork earlier this year after a routine inspection of the exhibition while it was on display in Rome. “During the inspection, the kind we generally do at museums, something seemed to be amiss,” the senior officer leading the investigation, Diego Polio, told The Guardian. “We noticed that only lithographs, posters, and drawings by Dalí were on display, along with a few statues and other objects, but no paintings or anything of importance. It was difficult to understand why someone would want to organize an exhibition of such low-value works.” Public DomainSpanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí with his pet ocelot in 1965. The police alerted the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation of their suspicions about the exhibit, only to learn the foundation had never been in contact with the exhibition’s organizers or curator. The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation is devoted to safeguarding Dalí’s legacy, and “Salvador Dalí: Between Art and Myth” never got its seal of approval. “From the moment the content of this exhibition — which began in Rome and has now moved to Parma — became known, the Dalí Foundation expressed its doubts… regarding three drawings and a series of graphic works,” said a representative of the foundation, as reported by The New York Times. The foundation sent experts to Rome to see the lithographs for themselves, and they still had doubts about their authenticity. So, when the exhibition reopened in Parma recently, the police moved in, seizing the suspected forgeries. However, the curator of the event insists the artwork is legitimate. The Debate About The Authenticity Of The Lithographs Vincenzo Sanfo, the curator of “Salvador Dalí: Between Art and Myth,” stands firm that he has the documentation needed to authenticate the lithographs. He says they are part of a collection called Les Chevaux de Dalí that was published in 1983. Christie’sOne of Salvador Dalí’s horse lithographs that was sold by Christie’s in 2010. Still, an investigation is now underway. No one has yet been charged with any wrongdoing, but the police are looking into the exhibition’s organizers, and the curator is also a person of interest. “It’s clear that as the curator he allowed the works to be exhibited but prosecutors still have to examine his position,” Polio told The New York Times. Sanfo, in turn, said that he was surprised by the Carabinieri’s focus on the exhibition, because the pieces are “not so valuable” and don’t “justify all the ruckus.” “Salvador Dalí: Between Art and Myth” remains open to the public for now, but the results of the authentication are pending. After reading about these alleged Salvador Dalí forgeries, discover the story behind the infamous Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. Then, learn about the Monuments Men who rescued priceless works of art from the Nazis. The post Police Just Seized 21 Works Of Art Suspected To Be Forgeries From A Salvador Dalí Exhibition In Italy appeared first on All That's Interesting.