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Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley used a leftist slur Wednesday evening to describe a Florida bill that bans classroom discussions of gender and sexuality for children. At a presidential debate‚ Haley responded Wednesday to criticism from Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis about her remarks made to “CBS Mornings” back in June. “It wasn’t about the parents’ rights in education bill. It was about prohibiting sex-change operations on minors‚” DeSantis said. “They do puberty blockers‚ they do irreversible—talk to [detransitioner] Chloe Cole; she went through this.” “That is what Nikki Haley opposed‚” the Florida governor added. “She said the law shouldn’t get involved in that‚ and I just ask you‚ if you’re somebody who’s going to be president of the United States‚ and you can’t stand up against child abuse‚ how are you going to be able to stand up for anything?” Haley disputed DeSantis’ characterization‚ bringing up Florida’s HB 1557‚ the Parental Rights in Education Bill‚ which has drawn heavy fire from LGBTQ advocates‚ liberal media and Democrats. “I never said that‚” she responded. “I said that if you have to be 18 to get a tattoo‚ you should have to be 18 to have anything done to change your gender.” “You said the law should stay out of it‚” DeSantis responded. During the June interview‚ Haley criticized pro-transgender policies that allow “biological boys” who identify as in girls’ sports locker rooms. Yet‚ the interviewer asked her‚ “What care should be on the table when a 12-year-old child in this country assigned female at birth says‚ ‘Actually‚ I feel more comfortable living as a boy’?” He asked if the law should allow that. “Well‚ I think the law should stay out of it‚” Haley said. “This is a job for the parents to handle.” She went on to criticize the idea that kids should undergo permanent changes before they turn 18. She also emphasized that schools should not “go in and force things” on the issue. Haley has previously criticized the idea that children should be allowed to undergo experimental transgender medical interventions before they turn 18. “I actually said his ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill didn’t go far enough‚” she said. Nowhere in the Florida legislation is the word “gay” ever mentioned. The word “parent” is mentioned 32 times and the word “parental” is mentioned seven times‚ and the bill‚ which DeSantis signed into law‚ focuses on parental notification and parental awareness of what their kids are being taught or exposed to in school. WATCH: DeSantis slams Haley for her remark: “I think the law should stay out of it and parents should handle it" in reference to kids and trans procedures.DeSantis: "You can't stand against child abuse‚ how are you going to be able to stand up for anything?" pic.twitter.com/52acw1iVtL— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) December 7‚ 2023 Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com‚ and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state.  The post Haley Uses Leftist Slur to Describe Parental Rights in Education Bill appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Four candidates took the stage in Tuscaloosa‚ Alabama‚ for the fourth 2024 Republican presidential primary debate: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis‚ former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley‚ entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy‚ and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. Former President Donald Trump‚ the front-runner in the race‚ skiped the event for a fundraiser in Florida. Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly‚ NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas‚ and Washington Free Beacon Editor-in-Chief Eliana Johnson moderated the debate‚ which NewsNation hosted at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The debate runs from 8-10 p.m. Eastern. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott‚ North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum‚ and former Vice President Mike Pence have dropped out of the race after previously appearing in the debates. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson remains in the race‚ though he has failed to qualify for any debate after the first. 9:57 p.m.: DeSantis‚ Haley Trade Barbs Over Who’s Soft on China A question about illegal immigration and the proliferation of fentanyl in the United States sparked a debate between DeSantis and Haley on who would be tougher on China. “Look at where fentanyl came from. Let’s go to the heart of the matter‚” Haley said. “It came from China. That’s why we need to end all normal trade relations with China until they stop murdering Americans with fentanyl.” Haley said that Trump was good on trade with China‚ but that’s all he was good at on this issue‚ because fentanyl continued to come through the border. She said he gave China technology that bolstered the Chinese military. DeSantis responded by saying that Haley courted Chinese businesses and influence when she was governor of South Carolina. “She wrote a love letter to the Chinese ambassador‚ saying how great a friend China is‚” he said. “ … There’s also a video of her‚ as governor‚ standing in front of a Chinese flag with a Chinese business saying that she now works for them‚ talking about this Chinese company.” He then said that Haley’s “Wall Street donors” make money in China and won’t let her be tough on Beijing. “He’s just mad because those Wall Street donors used to support him and now they support me‚” Haley retorted. She then said that DeSantis held an event with a Chinese company in his state‚ which he denied was the case. The Florida governor responded by saying that he banned China from buying land in Florida and shuttered Confucius Institutes‚ Chinese-backed cultural centers on college campuses. “Even the liberal media groups” said Haley’s charges about his bringing Chinese companies to Florida were false‚ DeSantis said. 9:50 p.m.: Securing America’s Southern Border  DeSantis had said during a previous debate that he would support shooting aliens entering the country illegally and with dangerous drugs.   “The drug cartels are invading our country‚ and they are killing our citizens by the tens of thousands every year‚” the Florida governor said Wednesday in defense of those comments.   “The commander in chief not only has a right‚ you have a responsibility‚ to fight back against these people‚” DeSantis said of the Mexican cartels.   He added that he supports designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and supports building a border wall and “will get it done.”   “I am not going to sit there and allow mothers to lose more kids because of fentanyl overdose‚” DeSantis said. “I am not going to sit there and let sex trafficking go unabated or human trafficking go unabated. There’s going to be a new sheriff in town‚ and these drug cartels better buckle up‚” he said as the crowd cheered.   "There's a new sheriff in town‚" says @RonDeSantis discussing his border policies. pic.twitter.com/aPv97BtE26— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) December 7‚ 2023 Haley said the 7 million or 8 million illegal aliens who have entered America under the Biden administration “absolutely have to go back‚” adding‚ “We have to stop the incentive of what’s bringing them over here in the first place.”   For illegal aliens who have been in America longer than a few years‚ Haley said‚ “We’ve got to start seeing‚ who is it? How long have they been here? Have they been vetted? Have they paid taxes? Have they been working?”   Haley said she would support sending “special operations” over to “take out the cartels” and reimplementing the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy. But when it comes to fentanyl‚ the former U.N. ambassador said America must hold China accountable for providing the cartels with the materials needed to make fentanyl.   America needs to “end all normal trade relations with China until they stop murdering Americans with fentanyl‚” she said. 9:33 p.m.: Would You Send Troops to Israel? Eight Americans remain hostage in Israel two months after Hamas took them captive on Oct 7.   “How far would you go as president to secure the release of those eight American hostages‚ and would it include sending American forces into combat‚” one of the moderators asked DeSantis.   “We have to look out for our people‚” DeSantis said‚ adding that as president‚ “you have to do whatever you can” to get the hostages home.   The Florida governor criticized President Joe Biden‚ claiming the president says he supports Israel‚ but has done “nothing but try to kneecap them every step of the way.” The Biden administration must also pressure Iran and “turn the screws on them‚” he said. “Don’t let him have any oil revenue.”  Christie‚ dissatisfied with DeSantis’ answer‚ said if he were president and facing a situation like the current one in Israel‚ he would “absolutely” send troops if military advisers “had a plan which showed me that we could get them out safely.” “You’re damn right I’ll send the American Army in there to get our people home and get them home now‚ and I’ll answer that question directly‚” the former New Jersey governor said. Would you send in troops to get the American hostages out of Gaza? Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie: “You’re damn right I’ll send the American Army in there to get our people home and get them home now‚ and I’ll answer that question directly.” pic.twitter.com/7yRVWbmOgg— Virginia Allen (@Virginia_Allen5) December 7‚ 2023 Ramaswamy got involved in the Israel discussion when moderators questioned him on why he had criticized Haley for calling Hamas’ attack on Israel an attack on America.   The entrepreneur condemned the attack on Israel‚ but added that “to say that that was an attack on America fails a basic test‚” he said‚ before taking a shot at Haley.   “I mean‚ Nikki‚ if you can’t tell the difference between where Israel is and the U.S. is on a map‚ I can have my 3-year-old son show you the difference.”   Ramaswamy added Haley’s language “is irresponsible‚ because it has major consequences‚ because that doesn’t leave room for what actually is an attack on America.”   9:23 p.m.: ‘Shut Up’: Christie-Ramaswamy Shoutfest The two candidates at the back of the pack–Ramaswamy and Christie–engaged in a heated and seemingly personal exchange.  Haley talked about the need for a strong America regarding the Russia-Ukraine war when Ramaswamy said that Haley had “no idea” of the names of the Ukrainian provinces she would allow the U.S. military to fight for.  Ramaswamy said he was the first to propose a “reasonable” peace deal for Ukraine and Russia.   Christie jumped in to say the deal would give Russia all they land it has stolen. “This is the fourth debate that you would be voted … as the most obnoxious blowhard in America‚ so shut up‚” Christie said.  Ramaswamy shot back: “Your version of foreign policy experience was closing down a bridge from New Jersey to New York. Walk yourself off that stage‚ enjoy a nice meal‚ and get the hell out of this race!” At that point‚ the top-polling candidates on the stage–DeSantis and Haley–were remaining quiet.  Ramaswamy said his opponents were following the lead of politicians who said Iraq had weapons of mass destruction.  “You can put lipstick on a Dick Cheney. It is still a neocon‚” he said.  Christie shot back that he has experience in prosecuting terrorists as a former U.S. attorney.   “I was the U.S. attorney in New Jersey when the terrorist attacks were launched against the United States in 2001‚” the former New Jersey governor said. “I brought the first two cases in this country against terrorists who tried to attack us again. And I know the threat of terrorism and bullying in this country and around the world‚” Christie said. “At that time‚ he [Ramaswamy] was learning about the provinces in Ukraine‚ sitting with his smartass mouth at Harvard. The fact of the matter is‚ back then‚ he was a Democrat.” 9:14 p.m.: DeSantis‚ Haley Spar Over Trans Procedures for Kids Haley used a leftist slur Wednesday evening to describe a bill that bans classroom discussions of gender and sexuality for children. DeSantis slammed Haley’s remarks to “CBS Mornings” back in June. “It wasn’t about the parents’ rights in education bill‚ it was about prohibiting sex-change operations on minors‚” DeSantis said. “They do puberty blockers‚ they do irreversible—talk to [detransitioner] Chloe Cole‚ she went through this.” “That is what Nikki Haley opposed‚” the Florida governor added. “She said the law shouldn’t get involved in that‚ and I just ask you: if you’re somebody who’s going to be president of the United States‚ and you can’t stand up against child abuse‚ how are you going to be able to stand up for anything?” Haley disputed DeSantis’ characterization‚ bringing up Florida’s HB 1557‚ the Parental Rights in Education Bill‚ which has drawn heavy fire from LGBTQ advocates‚ liberal media and Democrats. “I never said that‚” she responded. “I said that if you have to be 18 to get a tattoo‚ you should have to be 18 to have anything done to change your gender.” “You said the law should stay out of it‚” DeSantis responded. DeSantis slams Haley for her remark: “I think the law should stay out of it and parents should handle it" in reference to kids and trans procedures.DeSantis: "You can't stand against child abuse‚ how are you going to be able to stand up for anything?" pic.twitter.com/52acw1iVtL— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) December 7‚ 2023 During the June interview‚ Haley criticized pro-transgender policies that allow “biological boys” in girls’ locker rooms. Yet the interviewer asked her‚ “What care should be on the table when a 12-year-old child in this country assigned female at birth says‚ actually‚ ‘I feel more comfortable living as a boy’?” He asked if the law should allow that. “Well‚ I think the law should stay out of it‚” Haley said. “This is a job for the parents to handle.” She went on to criticize the idea that kids should undergo permanent changes before they turn 18. She also emphasized that schools should not “go in and force things” on the issue. Haley has previously criticized the idea that children should be allowed to undergo experimental transgender medical interventions before they turn 18. “I actually said his ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill didn’t go far enough‚” she said.The Florida legislation does not mention the word “gay.” The law mentions the word “parent” 32 times and the word “parental” seven times. The law focuses on parental notification and parental awareness of what their kids are being taught or exposed to in school. This is a breaking story and will be updated. Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com‚ and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state.   The post Key Takeaways From the Fourth GOP Presidential Debate appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Loyal‚ a biotech company working on a drug to extend dogs’ lifespan‚ has received its first stamp of approval for their longevity drug for dogs from The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday‚ November 28. Business Wire reports that FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has approved the Reasonable Expectation of Effectiveness section of Loyal’s conditional […]

A kitten continued to roll over‚ purring even when he was in rough shape. A few weeks later‚ he met a cat and the family of his dreams. Cola the kittenCommunityCatClubEarlier this year‚ a local TNR (trap-neuter-return) group found a litter of kittens in a cat colony‚ two of which were in poor shape.Sara Sharp‚ founder of Community Cat Club‚ responded to the rescue request to help them. The orange and white kitten‚ Cola‚ was the sickest of the bunch but continued to hang on with the little strength he had left."The moment we got him‚ he was pretty much unresponsive‚ had low body temperature‚ anemic and emaciated. He was in bad shape. Our team jumped into action to save his life‚" Sara told Love Meow.Sara held Cola with a heating pad while offering some sugar water to boost his energy. He was found in rough shape in a cat colonyCommunityCatClubWhen Cola was found‚ he was infested with fleas and had a severe upper respiratory infection‚ among other issues. He was in such a sorry state that Sara's team wasn't sure if he would pull through.Sara thought‚ no matter the outcome‚ she wanted Cola to feel warm and loved. In the cradle of her arms‚ the kitten found solace‚ which rekindled a spark of life in him. Sara held him with a heating pad and gave him sugar water to boost his energyCommunityCatClub"He literally jumped out of my arms. At that moment‚ I knew he had fight left in him."Cola‚ who could barely keep his eyes open‚ let out a gentle purr as Sara stroked his face. He had a long road to recovery‚ but the little guy has the heart of a lion. Cola bounced back and started to healCommunityCatClub"With intense supportive care throughout the day‚ he perked up and continued to thrive."Cola graduated from an incubator into a playpen when he was back on his feet. His eyes became clearer each day‚ his appetite returned with a vengeance‚ and his energy levels soared. He was reunited with his siblings in a foster homeCommunityCatClubHe turned into a full-fledged love bug‚ seeking attention whenever he could. "From the moment we got him‚ he was the sweetest little guy‚ always rolling over belly rubs and purring."He was finally well enough to be reunited with his siblings in a foster home. With other kittens to roughhouse with‚ Cola's personality truly shone. Cola blossomed into a handsome‚ playful young catCommunityCatClubCola joined his siblings in their daily adventures‚ scampering around the place‚ pouncing and wrestling with each other. He became an excellent climber and kept finding new vantage points in the room."He loved to run around and play with his siblings but also loved to cuddle up for a good belly rub." He loves to climb and is very adventurousCommunityCatClubAfter weeks in foster care‚ a wonderful family opened their hearts and their home to Cola and his brother‚ Captain‚ so that they could stay together forever.The two brothers met their new feline sister‚ who immediately took them under her wing. Cola has found his forever home and a new feline sisterCommunityCatClubWhenever they curl up in their human's lap‚ their sister comes over and nestles next to them‚ washing their faces and keeping them company.Captain melted into his sister as she showered him with love. Captain is over the moon with his forever familyCommunityCatClubCola has found the family of his dreams‚ along with his brother.When they are not darting around‚ weaving through furniture‚ they are cuddling with their humans and feline sister without a care in the world. Happy and lovedCommunityCatClubShare this story with your friends. More from Community Cat Club on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat Comes Home with Kind Person‚ Within 24 Hours‚ They Find Kittens Under Their Bed

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A mom in Tennessee says her family hasn't yet recovered from finding a home intruder in her child's playroom and holding him at knifepoint until police arrived. Cory Conquest told WSMV-TV that she had seen a man walking into their garage in Greenbriar on Lynwood Drive on Friday but that she didn't find anyone when she searched her home. An hour later‚ her 8-year-old daughter found him hiding in her playroom on the second floor. “She came running back downstairs screaming and crying that there was a man up there‚” Conquest said. “Because of what had happened earlier in the day‚ I assumed it was the same man.” Conquest took action to protect herself and her child. “I immediately grabbed a kitchen knife for my own protection‚” she continued. “I stepped to the bottom of the playroom stairs as he came stumbling down the stairs.” She said she held him at knifepoint for about two minutes before police arrived. They identified him as Charles Mann and told her that they had chased after him twice that same day. Police said Mann had a lengthy criminal history with charges of domestic assault‚ theft‚ and possession of drug paraphernalia. Conquest says that her daughter was so traumatized by the incident that she has not been able to set foot inside the room since. “We’re not ok now‚ three days later. But we’re just taking it day by day‚” she explained. "We’ll just all sleep in the same room as long as we need to. But no‚ we don’t feel safe in our home right now.” Mann is facing charges of aggravated burglary and carjacking. He was booked into the Robertson County Detention Facility in Springfield on a $40‚000 bond. Here's a local news report about the incident: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!