Senator John Fetterman broke with Democrats on voter ID. He said it is “not unreasonable” to show ID to vote. He agrees that some groups might have problems. He included people of color as an example of such a group. Why would someone’s skin color affect whether they can get an ID? It can’t unless […] The post John Fetterman Backs Voter ID appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Proud American Studios, a new media network, aims to counter the Left’s pervasive bias by highlighting the voices of patriotic Americans who served in the military and law enforcement—a particularly resonant mission amid the recent demonization of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. “The recent media coverage out of Minneapolis is a textbook example of why we built Proud American Studios,” Michael Koscielniak, a retired officer with Homeland Security Investigations and the president of the new media company, told The Daily Signal in a statement Thursday. “Homeland Security officers and agents are on the ground every day enforcing our nation’s immigration laws and removing violent criminals to keep our communities safe,” he added. “These officers deserve their side of the story told in an honest and dignified way.” Defending ICE in Minneapolis Proud American Studios is releasing the first episode of its podcast “The Forum” on Saturday ahead of its official launch on March 21. The episode will highlight the struggles that the oft-demonized Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, alongside other federal agents, have faced in the field, and criticize the left-leaning commentators and Democrats who demonize their efforts. “To be straight with you, it pisses me off,” Koscielniak says in a teaser clip for the first episode. “These guys are coming their to do their jobs, and when political candidates or political individuals take this position, they make the jobs of the federal agents and all the other first responders on scene much more difficult. It incites people.” Darcy Leutzinger, who served 27 years as a special investigations executive lieutenant in the Warren, Michigan, police department, explains the difference between how the law and the media treat an officer after an officer-involved shooting. “The officer can use deadly force based on what they knew at that time, not what they were judged on later, not videotapes, not slowed down video or hindsight, it’s what they saw based on their perception at that time and that’s all they had,” Leutzinger says. “The media wants everybody tried in the media.” “It’s one thing to bring a firearm to a protest, it is even more of an issue when you actually want to agitate and confront federal law enforcement within accordance of their duties,” Trey Lindsey, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy who served 13 years with SEAL Team 6, says in the video. Lindsey founded Gallowglass Guardian Group, a tactical, security, and defense consulting company based out of Dallas. Proud American Studios “After decades of serving on the front lines protecting this nation, the men and women of Proud American Studios are united in building a patriotic multimedia company that honors the American values,” Koscielniak told The Daily Signal. “Proud American Studios’ mission is to confront misinformation, elevate frontline voices, and deliver fact-driven multimedia that cuts through the noise and challenges false narratives promoted by liberal media outlets.” Proud American Studios plans to release short video clips, longer podcast episodes, and even full-length documentaries. It has multiple projects in pre-production, including documentaries on President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the rise of radical Islam in America; along with movies about the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, and how Homeland Security Investigations has hunted Chinese spies and money launderers. In addition to news commentary, Proud American Studios plans to produce what it calls “micro-series” videos: short action videos highlighting the heroism of law enforcement. Subscribers can access the content for $99 annually or $17.76 per month, Koscielniak told The Daily Signal. Dean Cain Dean Cain, an actor, writer, and producer best known for his role as Superman in the 1990s TV series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” has joined the project and will be a regular on the podcast “The Homeland.” “I’m truly honored and excited to be joining Proud American Studios on the ‘The Homeland’ podcast on March 21,” Cain told The Daily Signal in a statement Thursday. “It’s a privilege to work alongside the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting this country.” “Their experience, sacrifice, and commitment to America deserve to be heard, respected, and supported, and I’m proud to be part of that mission,” Cain added. ?EXCLUSIVEWhat's the antidote to the Left's relentless demonization of ICE?@proudamericanst, a new patriotic media platform featuring law enforcement veterans like Michael Koscielniak, Darcy Leutzinger, and Trey Lindsey, champions America and law enforcement.Proud American… pic.twitter.com/YkZUGcfw7a— Tyler O'Neil (@Tyler2ONeil) February 7, 2026 The post EXCLUSIVE: New Media Network Combats Anti-American Spin by Featuring Veterans, Law Enforcement appeared first on The Daily Signal.

They welcomed a street cat and her kittens, watched her help others in need, and saw her become her true self. BelleCatz 4 LifeA cat named Belle had spent her life fending for herself on the streets until a kind woman noticed her and reached out for help.Belle had recently given birth to a litter of kittens and desperately needed a safe place. When Laura, an experienced animal rescuer, was contacted, she welcomed them into her home that night. Belle was terrified, overwhelmed by unfamiliar sights and sounds, yet she remained fiercely protective of her babies.Survival was all she had ever known. For the first time, she and her kittens were safe indoors. Catz 4 LifeWith the support of Catz 4 Life, a volunteer-run rescue, Belle and her kittens were finally settling into the comfort of a foster home. Despite Laura's best efforts, the weakest kitten sadly lost his fight. The remaining four began to grow and thrive."After that, Belle became an extraordinary mother to her four kittens," Laura shared with Love Meow. Catz 4 LifeBelle devoted herself entirely to her kittens, tending to their every need and rarely taking time for herself.When a tiny orphan named Tinkerbell was brought in, Belle accepted her instantly, showering her with the motherly love she needed. Although Tinkerbell eventually required bottle-feeding to help her grow, during her time with Belle, she was deeply loved. Belle immediately accepted TinkerbellCatz 4 LifeLater, another mother cat named Willow and her kittens joined the nursery, and it quickly became clear that she was struggling.Willow shut down completely indoors and could no longer care for her babies. Hearing the kittens' constant cries, Belle went straight to them. One by one, she carried the kittens to her nest, raising them alongside her own. She took in four other kittens that needed helpCatz 4 LifeWillow was later spayed and returned to the home she knew, where a dedicated feeder continued to care for her.The two litters of kittens immediately hit it off as if they had always been siblings. They piled into heaps for naps, and as they grew bigger and stronger, they wrestled, played, and filled the house with endless antics. Catz 4 LifeBelle poured every ounce of her energy into raising eight kittens, never once putting herself first. "She was anxious, guarded, and constantly on alert because she had learned the hard way that the world isn't always safe.""Her first foster situation gave her a space to raise her kittens. Belle didn't know what it meant to fully trust humans." Catz 4 LifeDetermined to give Belle the life she deserved, she was placed in a new foster home once the kittens were weaned and independent. There, she received one-on-one attention and slowly learned that she was loved and cared for."She began to truly feel safe once she reached a foster home where her needs were understood and respected." Catz 4 LifeSince retiring from motherhood, Belle has truly come into her own. She enjoys being near her people and wants to know what they're doing. "When she meows, it sounds like a long series of duck quacks," her current fosterer told Love Meow.She loves wand toys, especially one named Oscar. "Every night without fail, she drags Oscar upstairs to my bedroom while meowing the whole time. I know she's bringing me a gift, so I really praise her for it." Catz 4 LifeIt's been nine months since Belle was rescued, and she hopes the right family will soon find her."Like so many rescue stories, the mom is often the last one left behind. But what makes Belle so special is that even after everything she went through - the fear, the loss, the stress, and the uncertainty - she never stopped loving." Catz 4 LifeShare this story with your friends. More on Belle and Catz 4 Life on Instagram and Facebook. Catz 4 Life partners with the Southwest Animal Transport Team to fly their cats to forever homes anywhere in the continental US.Related story: They Help a Cat and Kittens Living in a Backyard, and Spring Back When They Realize There's One More

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