Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was arrested near Donald Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course, where authorities allege he was plotting to assassinate the former president. Routh had been positioned for nearly 12 hours with a loaded SKS-style rifle and a scope, waiting for Trump to enter his line of sight. The Secret Service spotted the rifle barrel through a fence and opened fire before Routh could act. He fled the scene but was arrested shortly after by sheriff's deputies in a nearby county. Routh now faces charges for the attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, among several other serious felonies. These include possessing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, assault on a federal officer, and being a felon in possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. If convicted, Routh could face a life sentence​. So Ryan Routh penned a letter to the world about his failure to assassin8 Trump, and offeredto anyone who succeeded in his place; while he was fleeing in his getaway vehicle? Sounds more like the CIA just penned a letter to the world offering a bounty on his head. pic.twitter.com/3r3THVnkhx — StillRoaming (@roaming_rn) September 23, 2024 The case has gained additional media attention due to the assignment of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee who has previously presided over high-profile cases involving the former president. Cannon made headlines last year after she controversially dismissed criminal charges against Trump related to his possession of classified documents​. Her involvement in this case, which was assigned randomly, has sparked speculation about potential bias, though no formal requests for recusal have been made​. JUST IN: Would-be Trump assass*in's son, who once called himself a "reasonable person" because he didn't like Trump, arrested on child p*rn charges. Ryan Routh's son Oran Routh was arrested after investigators say they found hundreds of files. The discovery came while… pic.twitter.com/ral1PjpGFE — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 24, 2024 Prosecutors allege that Routh’s actions were premeditated, driven by a deep hatred of Trump’s policies, particularly his stance on the war in Ukraine. Investigators have uncovered extensive social media posts where Routh railed against Trump, calling him a threat to democracy. Furthermore, it was revealed that Routh had offered a $150,000 reward to anyone who could successfully carry out the assassination. The incident has prompted a renewed focus on security measures for political figures, especially as Trump continues his 2024 presidential campaign. In a statement, Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of holding those accountable for attacks on political candidates, ensuring that federal resources are fully committed to securing their safety. Garland did not comment on whether the Department of Justice would coordinate with Florida’s investigation, as Trump has expressed concerns about the federal response​. At the time of his arrest, Routh was already facing two gun-related charges, and his criminal record includes multiple felonies. Law enforcement found a digital camera among his belongings, leading to speculation that Routh intended to film the assassination. The precise motive behind his plot remains under investigation, though his anti-Trump rhetoric appears to be a significant factor. Judge Cannon’s involvement in the case has raised eyebrows given her past rulings favorable to Trump. However, legal experts argue that her oversight in this case is unlikely to affect the outcome, as Routh’s guilt appears to be an "open and shut" matter based on the evidence presented so far. As the legal process unfolds, the security around Trump is expected to tighten, especially as his campaign ramps up ahead of the 2024 election. The severity of the charges against Routh underscores the heightened risks faced by political candidates in today's polarized environment. The post Ryan Routh Charged with Attempted Assassination of Trump; Judge Aileen Cannon to Oversee Case appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Chandler Kinney once again stole our hearts as she gracefully danced across the DWTS stage. She and her partner, Brandon Armstrong, were tasked with dancing the Rumba this week, and they did not disappoint. Chandler Kinney Takes Rumba To A Whole New Level On “DWTS” According to Bella Ballroom, “The Rumba is considered to be one of the most beautiful Latin style dances, earning its nickname as ‘The Dance of Love.'” Traditionally, dancers would dance the Rumba to slow Latin music, although as times change, so do the expectations. Now, you can find dancers swaying their hips closely with their partners to all sorts of current music. There was definitely some chemistry between the pair as they performed their Rumba. They chose to dance the classic dance to a more modern song. Chandler Kinney and pro-Brandon Armstrong performed their Rumba routine on DWTS to What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish. There was something angelic about the performance. Chandler Kinney looked ethereal as she twirled across the DWTS stage. As tiny bits of paper and glitter fell from the sky, Brandon picked her up and spun her around while there was utter silence from the crowd. Fans Are Loving The Performance Chandler and Brandon broke into smiles as their performance finished and the crowd broke into applause. However in-person fans were not the only ones who were adorning this duo’s performance. Fans online rushed to YouTube’s comment section to share their praise as well. One user wrote, “OUR MIRRORBALL CHAMPION RIGHT HERE!!!” Another added, ” As a former dance teacher, I am speechless. Just incredible natural countenance and movement. I can’t wait to see what’s to come.” A third commented, “Wow my winner !!!!! She is gonna slay and devour this season. Like my god this routine was breathtaking…I see Brandon finally in his prime with his choreography and it’s working. I’m so happy for this partnership !!!!” New episodes are live on Tuesdays at 8/7c. Be sure to catch Chandler Kinney’s next DWTS performance then. The source of the featured image is here. The post Chandler Kinney Puts An Angelic Twist On The Rumba On “DWTS” appeared first on InspireMore.

They cannot win on ideas

They are no longer the side that cares about our health and safety

The prosecution reserves the right to reopen the case if new evidence surfaces

'Go out here and tow that line'

You can just make out the puppet strings ...

'He turned his back on us'

'He’s in trouble if he passes an omnibus'

Israel’s attacks in Lebanon are part of a renewed effort to reestablish deterrence against Hezbollah. Since October, Israel has been unwilling to escalate on its northern border while the Israeli Defense Forces are engaged in kinetic operations to destroy Hamas and rescue its hostages in the Gaza Strip. Moreover, Israel has also been unable to pursue a strategy that effectively responds to Hezbollah’s aggression as the Biden-Harris administration has deterred Israel from addressing any one of the regional threats by tying its hands in Gaza. However, the situation has changed in recent weeks as the IDF has effectively defeated Hamas as a military force and is now focused on eliminating any remaining resistance and rescuing the hostages. Moreover, for months, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has linked deescalation in Israel’s north with a cease-fire in its south. Yet, as the Biden-Harris administration acknowledged last week, any negotiations with Hamas are unlikely to bear fruit through the remainder of this administration. Thus, for Israel, the only way to change the status on its northern border that will allow 80,000 of its residents to return to their homes is to bring the war—which has been fought almost exclusively on Israeli territory—to Lebanon. In July, following an attack on a soccer field in the Israeli Druze village of Majdal Shams that killed twelve Druze children, Israel responded on July 30 by killing Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr, who was responsible for growing the terrorist organization’s rocket arsenal from 15,000 to 150,000 rockets and was wanted by the U.S. for his role in the bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut in 1982 that killed 241 American servicemen. That strike was part of a broader offensive that saw targeted killings of senior Hamas members, including Mohammed Deif, chief-of-staff to Yahya Sinwar, in an airstrike in Rafah, and Ismail Haniyeh, the organization’s leader, in an explosion in Tehran, also on July 31. Last week, in a clear sign of the Israeli government’s new focus on the Hezbollah front in its multifront war, Israel’s Cabinet voted to include the safe return of its northern residents to their homes as a new war aim. This is the first time the government has a stated policy on how to address the northern front since, unprovoked, Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on Oct. 8, in support of Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7. The message that Israel is prepared to escalate militarily was also relayed in person to U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein in meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Israel. Within hours of the government’s vote, thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon, maiming and killing hundreds of Hezbollah operatives. The following day, their walkie-talkies exploded, killing dozens and injuring hundreds more. Shortly thereafter, a senior group of Hezbollah leaders met in Beirut, who were promptly eliminated by Israeli airstrikes, including Ibrahim Aqil, the leader of its elite Radwan force. The U.S. had previously offered up to $7 million for information on Aqil’s whereabouts in connection with his role in the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. Since Thursday, Israel has conducted numerous waves of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon, including in the Bekaa Valley, a Hezbollah stronghold. Some of those sites are civilian homes, where Hezbollah stores rockets and drones to attack Israel. Hezbollah is responding with continued rocket barrages, including escalating to hit Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city. Recent attacks have featured long-range rockets, the first of the war, hitting several Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and even targeting Tel Aviv. Israel’s attacks are intended to knock Hezbollah off-balance by disrupting its command-and-control capabilities, degrading its rocket stockpiles and debilitating its ground forces. The objective is to convince Nasrallah to deescalate and pull back its forces from the Israeli border. Should he accept, expect to see a tactical retreat that allows both sides to claim partial victory: Hezbollah joined Hamas’ fight against the Jewish state for nearly a year and survived, and Israeli residents are able to return home. (Whether they choose to is a different matter.) Should Nasrallah refuse, the IDF is preparing the battlefield for a much larger operation. The post Israel Finally Brings the War to Hezbollah appeared first on The Daily Signal.