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PFAS Exposure Associated with Suppressed Immune Response in Vaccinated Adults, Study Reports A 2026 study has found that adults with higher exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) produced significantly fewer antibodies after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The research, published in the journal Environmental Research, examined 74 fully vaccinated adults living in a Michigan community known to have PFAS-contaminated drinking water. According to the study, participants with elevated serum levels of a specific PFAS compound, PFHxS, showed roughly 40% lower IgG antibody concentrations against the COVID-19 spike protein compared to those with lower exposure. The lead author of the research stated…

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Dietary Changes Advised for Menopausal Gut Health A naturopathic doctor has linked the hormonal changes of menopause to specific gut health challenges, recommending dietary adjustments to support digestion. Kellyann Petrucci, a board-certified naturopathic physician, stated that during menopause, many women experience fatigue, weight changes, and digestive discomfort [1]. Petrucci’s recommendations focus on three food categories: ‘energy carbs,’ high-fiber foods, and bone broth. She cited scientific literature to support this dietary strategy, noting that the health of the gut microbiome is crucial to overall well-being during this life stage [1]. Hormonal Shifts and Gut Health Connection Research indicates that declining estrogen levels alter…

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Healthy aging depends not just on muscle mass but also on strong communication between muscles and blood vessels, known as “muscle–vascular crosstalk.” As you age, this connection weakens—reduced blood flow and less efficient muscle signaling create a cycle that can lead to decreased strength, mobility and recovery. Two key amino acids help support this system: L-citrulline (improves blood flow via nitric oxide) and leucine (stimulates muscle protein synthesis). Exercise is essential—resistance training boosts muscle response to protein, while aerobic activity improves circulation and vascular health. Simple habits like eating protein-rich meals, staying active daily and combining strength and cardio workouts…

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Late afternoon workouts align with circadian rhythms, as higher body temperature and alertness at this time can lead to measurably better strength and performance in a single session. Long-term muscle and strength gains depend most on consistent training, regardless of time of day; the body adapts to a regular routine, making morning sessions equally effective over time. Evening exercise does not inherently disrupt sleep and may improve it, provided intense workouts are finished at least one-two hours before bedtime to allow the body to wind down.  The optimal workout time is personal and practical; the priority should be choosing a…

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President Trump sends the following information from his Truth Social Account: “Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely. The shooter has been apprehended, and I have recommended that we “LET THE SHOW GO ON” but, will entirely be guided by Law Enforcement. They will make a decision shortly. Regardless of that decision, the evening will be much different than planned, and we’ll just, plain, have to do it again.” ~ President DONALD J. TRUMP Followed shortly by this post: [SOURCE] President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were…

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Combining common spices like menthol (mint), cineole (eucalyptus) and capsaicin (chili peppers) amplifies their anti-inflammatory effects hundreds of times compared to using them individually, activating multiple cellular pathways simultaneously. Cultures worldwide have long used spice blends (e.g., Indian curries, Mediterranean herbs) for health benefits, and modern science now confirms that these combinations work far better than isolated compounds due to their synergistic interactions. Capsaicin alone had the strongest individual anti-inflammatory effect. Pairing menthol + capsaicin or cineole + capsaicin boosted effectiveness 100-fold. Different compounds act through distinct pathways (TRP channels vs. non-TRP mechanisms), creating a “multi-target” effect. Spice synerg supports…

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Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), antioxidants, fiber and essential minerals, making them one of the most nutrient-rich nuts available, despite being less trendy than almonds or cashews. Just 1.5 ounces (about 9 walnuts) daily can reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, boost HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and lower inflammation—key factors in preventing heart disease, as recognized by the FDA and supported by research. The walnut’s resemblance to the human brain is fitting—its polyphenols, vitamin E and magnesium protect brain cells from oxidative stress, potentially slowing cognitive decline and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Despite being calorie-dense, walnuts…

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President Trump responded to tonight’s shooting in two posts on Truth Social and will give a press conference shortly. “Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately. I will be giving a press conference in 30 minutes from the White House Press Briefing Room. The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition. We will be speaking to you in a half an hour. I have spoken with all the representatives in charge of the event, and we will be rescheduling within 30 days. President…

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President Donald Trump and several administration officials were evacuated by the Secret Service after shots were fired at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 25. Attendees described what sounded like four gunshots were heard coming from the lobby, and armed Secret Service agents rushed in to control the scene and remove the president. Devlin Barrett, a reporter for The New York Times covering the DOJ and FBI, reported that the gunman was stopped at a security perimeter and was taken into custody, “according to people familiar with the investigation,” though CNN’s Wolf Blitzer reported…

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Israel announced on Thursday the appointment of its first “special envoy to the Christian world” following some recent embarrassing incidents directed at the faith’s adherents. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar appointed veteran diplomat George Deek to the newly created role, saying the move is “intended to deepen Israel’s ties with Christian communities around the world.” “He is a member of the Arab-Christian community in Jaffa and has been active in this society since a young age. His father, Yosef Deek, was the chairman of the Christian-Orthodox community in Jaffa and Israel for many years,” the Foreign Ministry said of George…

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(Headline USA) President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after an unspecified threat. There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter had opened fire.Authorities said the incident occurred outside the ballroom where Trump and other guests were seated. It was not immediately clear what happened. The Secret Service and other authorities swarmed the banquet hall at the Washington Hilton as guests dining on burrata salad ducked under tables by the hundreds. “Out of the…

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Saturday night marked an unfathomable turn of events as, minutes after the beginning of dinner being served at the 2026 White House Correspondents Dinner (WHCD), a rabid gunman began shooting and attempted to breach the room. What normally serves as the White House Correspondents Association president’s last major act became a nightmare for its current title holder, CBS senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. But prior to and after the chaos, Jiang kept the audience and viewers abreast of the details and didn’t genuflect or overinflate the importance of this or that group in the Washington Hilton. Rather, she kept…

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There were shots fired at the correspondent’s dinner. President Trump and Melania were rushed off the stage. No one was hurt, people ducked, and it appears to be canceled. Secret Service has someone in custody. Everyone on the dais was taken off. If shots were fired, they were fired outside the ballroom. They sounded like gunshots, and reports say one gunman was neutralized. The people in the room helped make President Trump a target. THE CORRESPONDENCE DINNER IS NOW CANCELED https://t.co/RKeiL0U0kW — Roy Rogue (@rogue185263) April 26, 2026 & “It is now a crime scene.” White House Correspondence Dinner pic.twitter.com/KhqNo5I60Z…

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By CP StaffSaturday, April 25, 2026A screen grab taken from a video filmed by an AFP reporter shows armed agents climbing over chairs as they move to the stage after loud bangs were heard during the White House Correspondents’ dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. Shots were fired as US President Donald Trump attended a press dinner in Washington on Saturday night, witnesses and AFP reporters confirmed. Loud bangs were heard and guests at the black-tie White House Correspondents’ Dinner scrambled to hide under tables. | Danny KEMP and AFPTV teams/AFP via Getty ImagesMinutes…

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[embedded content] Left-wing media is once again scrambling to rewrite recent history—this time over Afghan refugees still stranded overseas after Joe Biden’s catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. During a recent segment, MSNOW attempted to frame President Donald Trump as “targeting” Afghan allies who assisted the United States during the war.  The claim centers around reports that some Afghan nationals currently living in Qatar may be given relocation options outside the United States, including possible resettlement in other countries. But the outrage narrative leaves out the most important facts. First, these individuals were not universally promised permanent resettlement in the United States—certainly…

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Someone stole 15 giant agricultural drones in New Jersey — and experts fear a “nightmare scenario” if they end up in the hands of terrorists.The fleet of Ceres Air C31 drones, which are about the size of an ATV, were ripped off March 24 by a bogus delivery driver who duped shipping and logistics company CAC International in Harrison, according to The High Side substack. A phony bill of lading was presented at the pick-up location for the drones which was bolstered by a fake confirmation email that CAC International took to be legitimate, the report stated. . . The…

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President Donald Trump was rushed from the head table at the White House correspondent’s dinner on Saturday night over a security incident as the nation’s top leaders were abruptly evacuated from the annual dinner.There was no immediate word on what prompted the evacuation at the Washington Hilton hotel, though attendees reported loud bangs outside the banquet. Secret Service agents removed Trump quickly from the head table while other security agents rushed to remove other top officials. 

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UPDATED: A man charged the magnetometer outside the ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was being held. 🚨 BREAKING: Reported image of the shooter apprehended by Secret Service agents at the Washington HiltonThis is not confirmed. pic.twitter.com/tmmQevqvEG— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) April 26, 2026 Advertisement The Secret Service fired a number of shots at him, killing him before he was able to enter the room. He appears to have breached some of the security layers before being engaged by the Secret Service. BREAKING: President Trump confirms that there was a shooter at the White House Correspondents Dinner.The shooter has been apprehended.“Let…

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Federal agents draw their guns out after an incident at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. Nathan Howard/Getty ImagesWASHINGTON—President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday evening after shots were heard from inside the room.The Secret Service has confirmed that the president, the first lady, and all protectees are safe. The agency said the alleged shooter is in custody.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please…

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President Donald Trump was whisked out of the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner after shots were fired in the vicinity. UPDATE 10:55 pm ET I’ve seen multiple concerns from attendees about the lax security at the event, both from political figures and friends in attendance. Here is Kari Lake’s take, which echoes what I have heard and seen from others. UPDATE 10:51 pm ET Don’t forget the threats Trump faces every day. As a reminder, this is the sign outside as Trump could have come face-to-face with yet another would-be assassin. UPDATE 10:50 pm ET Trump responds to a question…

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A shooting reportedly took place at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday evening, according to multiple reports. Gary M. Collins, a reporter with the Baltimore Sun shared that there appeared “to have been a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner.” Collins added that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were escorted out of the ballroom. Real America’s Voice also reported there had been a shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner and that Secret Service cleared the room. Cabinet secretaries were reported to have been cleared from the room.

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A wealthy big-game hunter from California was ambushed and trampled to death by five elephants as he hunted small forest antelopes in central Africa earlier this month.Californian vineyard owner Ernie Dosio, 75, who had trophy rooms in his home filled with his collection of exotic animal heads, was caught off guard with his guide when the herd emerged out of the underbrush where they were concealed and charged the hunting party, according to a report in the Daily Mail. The fatal encounter took place in the Lope-Okanda rainforest and involved five female elephants with a calf, according to the Mail.…

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President Trump, First Lady Melania, Vice President Vance and others have been reportedly rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid a ‘security incident.’ The President and his entire Cabinet were safely evacuated after shots were fired at the WHCD. The shooter has been killed in the lobby, according to CNN. President Trump and dignitaries rushed out of WHCA dinner during security incident. Unclear what happened. @CBSNews — Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) April 26, 2026 Video captured the moment President Trump and First Lady Melania were rushed out. WATCH: BREAKING… please check back for updates.

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President Donald Trump and other senior administration officials were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday night after loud sounds. There was several loud bangs and the Secret Service with guns drawn rushed the pool out of the room, Washington Times reporter Jeff Mordock, as part of the White House press pool at the event, reported. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was seen limping after the incident, according to Mordock.Trump, who survived two assassination attempts in the 2024 campaign, was evacuated as the ballroom became “chaos” according to CNN. The suspect is being detained…

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Homeland Security Chief Markwayne Mullin will have much to deal with this summer. The aliens are already on the move, planning to create chaos at the border. The goal is to hurt Republicans in the midterms. This isn’t organic, and the usual suspects are the leftist organizations in the United States, Democrats, the United Nations, and other foreign enemies The illegal aliens are letting us know that they plan to meet up with more illegal aliens and hopefully grow the caravan to about 5,000 people. The countries represented in this caravan: “Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador, along…

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An Air Force veteran who agreed to testify before Congress about secret government UFO programs died just months before the hearings of an accidental drug overdose, The Post has learned.Matthew James Sullivan, 39, died at his home in Falls Church, Va., on May 12, 2024 from a lethal mix of alcohol, alprazolam, cyclobenzaprine and imipramine, according to the Northern District Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Alprazolam is generic Xanax, an anti-anxiety medication; cyclobenzaprine is a powerful prescription muscle relaxant that works on the central nervous system; imipramine is a drug for children used to treat anxiety and bedwetting. The…

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The New York Times, which for all its failures of the last few years is still the left’s flagship propaganda organ, wants you to know that shoplifting is just fine, as long as you’re doing it for the correct (i.e., leftist) reasons.Leftists have been justifying theft for so long, they’ve got it down to a science. We were just treated to the spectacle of leftist voters in Virginia voting to disenfranchise and remove representation from fully fifty percent of the state, all in the name of “fairness” and “accountability.” They justify confiscatory tax rates with that same appeal to “fairness.”…

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Update: The WHCD has ended due to a shooting incident. President Trump on Saturday night is headlinig the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Trump is attending the WHCA Dinner for the first time as President. “For more than 100 years, the journalists of the White House Correspondents’ Association have enjoyed an evening with the president, a dinner that celebrates the First Amendment while supporting the work we do including awards honoring excellent journalism and scholarships to help the next generation of reporters who someday will be the ones asking the questions at the White House,” said Weijia Jiang, President, WHCA. “We’re…

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Two massive Georgia wildfires have burned over 40,000 acres and destroyed 120 homes. Authorities do not believe the fires are the work of arsonists. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said one of the fires was sparked by a wayward Mylar balloon that struck an electrical line. Firefighters are also battling wildfires in northern Florida. CBS News reported: Two massive wildfires in south Georgia have scorched more than 40,000 acres and destroyed over 120 homes. Extreme drought has turned the region into a tinderbox and allowed flames to spread. Overnight, new fires sparked in rural south Georgia. High winds have made efforts…

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A transgender substitute teacher at a Virginia school has been arrested after he allegedly threatened to go on a “murder spree” at a local high school. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested Hadyn Dollery, 19, of South Riding, on charges of making threats of bodily injury, “LCSO received information through the Safe2Talk app indicating that Dollery made statements threatening violence at John Champe High School on an online platform,” the sheriff’s office said. Dollery was arrested on school grounds, according to the Loudoun Times-Mirror. Dollery is locked up at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and has a…

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By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Saturday, April 25, 2026Tim Tebow looks on prior to the 2025 SEC Championship between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 06, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesFormer professional athlete Tim Tebow announced Friday that his father, Robert Tebow, has died, expressing confidence that he is now “home” with Jesus.In a Facebook post on Friday, Tebow described his father as a “hero,” adding, “Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night as my Dad was welcomed home!””Many will say sorry for your loss but…

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Since 2022, an average of about 37,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by small boat each year, based on UK Home Office data analyzed by the Migration Observatory. The top nationalities include Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq, Albania, Syria, and Eritrea. Photo courtesy of the UK government. At a press conference in Dover, Zia Yusuf, Reform UK’s spokesperson on immigration, policing, and national security, launched the party’s mass deportation proposal. He described the UK as “invaded” by migrants and said the plan would be the largest deportation programme in British history. Reform has stated it would deport more than 600,000 people…

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President Trump Attends the White House Correspondents Dinner – Livestream Links – The Last Refuge Tonight, for the first time since 2011, President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington DC.  Several livestream links are provided below: [embedded content] . [embedded content] . [embedded content] © 2026 The Conservative Treehouse Insert Move CommentMove

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Mamdani’s First Veto Mamdani, who is so far doing everything wrong, used his first veto in office to kill a measure aimed at protecting students and faculty at places of education from anti-Semitism by dangerous radicals. They are very dangerous and frightening. He’s giving them the okay, and they know it. He is doing exactly what he said he’d do. According to Fox News, the City Council passed bills to guarantee student security at educational institutions, particularly Jewish students, by a 30-19 vote in March.Mamdani vetoed the bill because, in part, it might infringe upon “Palestinian rights.” These so-called Palestinians…

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[embedded content] MSNOW’s latest segment offered a clear example of how legacy media handles politically inconvenient stories. Instead of engaging with the substance of a federal indictment, the discussion—featuring Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman—shifted toward deflection, narrative framing, and selective omission. The underlying story is not complicated.  As previously covered by The Gateway Pundit, a federal grand jury has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on charges including wire fraud, false statements, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to prosecutors, the organization allegedly misled donors for nearly a decade—raising funds under the banner of combating extremism while secretly diverting millions…

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President Donald Trump gives an impromptu press conference at Palm Beach airport.  President Trump noted the planned travel by the U.S. team for negotiations with Iran has been cancelled.  WATCH: .   Posted in Big Government, Donald Trump, Iran, Operation Epic Fury, President Trump, Press Secretary – Trump The post President Trump Impromptu Presser Departing Florida appeared first on The Last Refuge.

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Roman Catholic voters are standing by President Donald Trump amid a deep and public spat with Pope Leo XIV, according to recent polling. Newsweek examined polls from February, March, and April, during which the pope made public his disapproval of the U.S. war against Iran. Continued sniping from the Vatican led Trump to suggest the pope stick to matters of faith and allow American leaders to govern. Newsweek used three Fox News polls for its sampling of Roman Catholic opinion. In the first, taken between Feb. 28 and March 2, Roman Catholic voters gave Trump a 52 percent approval rating.…

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. . .Scientists successfully revived a “zombie worm” that had been frozen for 24,000 years, revealing new insight into how life survives in the most unforgiving environments over extended periods of time.According to a study published in the scientific journal Current Biology, researchers found that the microscopic organism — identified as a rotifer — is a small, multicellular animal commonly found in freshwater environments that is known for its unusual durability, FOX News reported. The “zombie worm” has been frozen deep within Siberian permafrost since the Late Pleistocene, which was considered to be the final epoch of the Ice Age,…

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The theft of 15 crop-drones in New Jersey has sparked concerns among the FBI. National security news outlet High Side reported that 15 agricultural Ceres Air C31 drones were stolen from a New Jersey warehouse last month. According to the report, a man impersonating a delivery driver deceived logistics company CAC International into giving him the fleet of drones. The drones have the ability to spray up to 40 gallons of liquid chemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, but authorities are concerned the drones could be used to disperse chemical or biological weapons. 15 chemical spraying drones stolen in NJ…

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Please Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, GETTR, Truth Social, Twitter, Youtube Federal prosecutors have escalated their investigation into the collapse of First Liberty Building & Loan, charging key figures linked to the Newnan-based firm in what authorities describe as a massive Ponzi scheme that defrauded hundreds of investors out of at least $140 million. Edwin Brant Frost V, son of the company’s founder and a former prominent figure in Georgia Republican politics, faces significant scrutiny as part of the sprawling case. While his father, Edwin Brant Frost IV, was formally charged with wire fraud on April 23 and arraigned…

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During Friday’s Katy Tur Reports, the eponymous MS NOW host asked American Action Forum president Douglas Holtz-Eakins if the Iran war was a ploy to put the economy “into the gutter” to get the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates if the economy was in deep hurt, something she called “cheeky” but a “serious question.” Just 15 minutes later, after she said the crazy thing, she called on the Democratic Party to be the new party of common sense. The first main discussion focused on the drop of the DOJ investigation into Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, which focused on the…

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[embedded content] In an interview on MSNOW, DNC Chairman Ken Martin attempted to defend Democrats’ latest redistricting effort in Virginia by framing it as a justified response to Republicans. But his argument overlooked the most important fact: what happened in Virginia is fundamentally different from typical redistricting fights in solid red or solid blue states. Virginia voters narrowly approved a redistricting referendum, 51.5% to 48.6%, allowing the Democrat-controlled legislature to move forward with a new congressional map. The map could give Democrats as many as 10 of Virginia’s 11 congressional seats, a dramatic shift from the current 6–5 Democrat advantage.…

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