During his first congressional run in 2005, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s campaign website featured an article touting the candidate as a “war vet.” The article, from Roll Call, was headlined “Minnesota Skinny: Democrats Fretting About Rowley, Touting War Vet.” The website shared other headlines that implied Walz had deployed to Iraq, including “After Hackett’s Close Call, Iraq War Veterans Are in Demand” and “Other Iraq War Veterans Running.” Walz has long come under fire for misconstruing his military service record. Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign brought the issue back into the spotlight this week when it shared a video of Harris’ running mate advocating gun control, saying, “We can make sure that those weapons of war, that I carried in war, is the only place where those weapons are at.” Walz did not deploy to Iraq, or Afghanistan, but was stationed in Italy. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI Chris Manning, who, like Walz, served in the National Guard, told The Daily Wire that the term “war vet” should never be used for someone who was not deployed to a combat zone. “If you don’t go to war you are not a war veteran,” Manning said. “Being a security guard at an airbase in Italy is not going to war, it isn’t a combat tour.” “Walz is not a war veteran and it is dishonest for him to claim he is,” Manning added. Walz’s 2006 campaign website listed “Veterans’ issues” as its top priority, and noted that Walz felt a special connection to the issue because of his service. “As a veteran of the Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major Walz is deeply concerned about those veterans that are already in the VA system, as well as the high number of military personnel that will be classified as veterans in the near future,” the website reads. The Minnesota National Guard said Walz’s claim to have retired as a Command Sergeant Major is false, saying he retired as a master sergeant “in 2005 for benefit purposes because he did not complete additional coursework at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy.” He did not complete the course because he retired in May 2005, after his battalion received notice that it might be deployed to Iraq — leading many to suspect Walz retired in order to avoid seeing combat. Walz acknowledged that he expected his campaign to be deployed to Iraq in a campaign press release in March 2005. Related: Iraq War Vet Said In 2006 That Tim Walz Never Served, ‘Abandoned His Fellow Soldiers’

DETROIT—A federal judge said Friday that he “seriously” considered dismissing the Biden administration’s case against seven Christian pro-lifer activists over a peaceful protest in Michigan in light of concerns that “highly emotional” testimony may have unduly prejudiced the jury. Lawyers for Eva Edl, Cal Zastrow, Chester Gallagher, Heather Idoni, Joel Curry, Justin Phillips, and Eva Zastrow moved to dismiss the case against the group after one of the Justice Department’s witnesses cried throughout her testimony. The defendants are charged in the Eastern District of Michigan with violations of the FACE Act and conspiracy against rights, a charge that could be punished with up to 10.5 years in prison. The activists are accused of blocking access to the Northland Family Planning Clinic in Sterling, Michigan, on August 27, 2020, and creating a “well-oiled machine” to advance their goals. Following opening arguments on Friday, Justice Department prosecutors called to the stand a woman named Sarah to testify about her experience at Northland on the day of the protest. As soon as she walked into the courtroom, she began to cry, and she remained emotional throughout her testimony. As she testified, she spoke about how she and her husband had struggled with infertility before turning to IVF, after which she became pregnant. She said that about 12 weeks into the pregnancy, she was told by a doctor that her unborn child had a mass on his abdomen and that her “son would not live outside the womb.” Upon receiving this diagnosis, Sarah said that her husband decided to schedule an abortion at Northland. She said that she was “traumatized and intimidated” when she showed up to Northland to protesters, including by people sitting in front of the doors. WATCH THE TRAILER FOR ‘AM I RACIST?’ — A MATT WALSH COMEDY ON DEI As she and her husband were parked, she said that Eva Zastrow went up to her car and said, “God loves your baby” and “think about judgment day.” Sarah said that she had started to lose amniotic fluid by this point, but she and her husband and mother drove across the street to wait until the parking lot had cleared. After going back into the facility later in the afternoon, she said that her “son had passed” and that staff at Northland removed the baby while she was still awake. When asked by Justice Department prosecutor Frances Carlson how this had impacted her, Sarah said had post-traumatic stress disorder. Once she said this, a lawyer for Curry objected, and Judge Matthew Leitman, who is presiding over the case, ordered the jury removed from the room. Sarah was then taken out of the courtroom sobbing. She could be heard crying in the outside hall. Lawyers for the defense then introduced a motion to dismiss the trial, saying that the jury would be unfairly influenced by the testimony, and led to believe that the defendants’ protest had caused Sarah’s trauma and contributed to her baby’s death. Leitman acknowledged that the government was not supposed to reveal that Sarah had PTSD, and said that it was a “serious” concern that the emotional discussion of what happened in Northland might sway the jury. Zastro’s lawyer said it would be “beyond realism” to expect the jury to give the defendants a fair assessment after the emotional testimony, and because the defense lawyers would look bad questioning her. Idoni, who is representing herself, said, “I don’t see how it can be undone.” Defense lawyers were also concerned that they would “look like ogres” if they cross-examined Sarah, saying that it would be “malpractice” for them to ask her questions after the jury saw her emotional state. Lawyers for the defense also expressed concerns that the jury could have heard Sarah crying from the jury room. When asked by Leitman, one juror said they could only hear “muffled talking.” Before ruling on the motion to dismiss, Leitman ordered the jury dismissed for the weekend with instructions to disregard the discussion of PTSD and what happened inside Northland. After more back and forth between the Justice Department and defense, Leitman took a break to consider the motion to dismiss. Leitman returned to the courtroom after 15 minutes and announced that though he had “very seriously” looked at dismissing the case, he decided that the emotional testimony at the end needed to be “viewed in the context of larger testimony.” He said that the situation for defense lawyers was “marginally different” after the testimony, but not “meaningfully different,” adding that he was “certain the trial can proceed fairly.” However, Leitman, who repeatedly referenced potential reviews of the case by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, said that he couldn’t “imagine that I’ve heard the last” of the situation. Before Sarah’s testimony, defense lawyers asked the jury to remember that the defendants’ actions were based on their belief that a “doctor was going to kill those babies” at Northland, and asked the jury to “set aside their emotion” in regards to witness testimony. Despite the intense back and forth, the defendants were in good spirits after court adjourned for the day, with several going to sing the “Doxology” in the courthouse stairwell. Edl, an 89-year-old survivor of a Yugoslavian communist camp, said “thank you Lord, hallelujah,” after they were done singing. On Monday, Caroline Davis, who was involved in the Michigan protest, is expected to testify for the government. Davis pled down her felony conspiracy charge she faced over the incident, and has been instrumental in securing convictions in related cases, including a Tennessee case where six were convicted of violating the FACE Act and conspiracy against rights.

Millions of people adored Robin Williams, but only a few knew him well. He was an icon in the world of comedy and made us all laugh with his quick wit and charm. Robin could improvise a scene off the cuff like no one in the business. He died by suicide on August 11, 2014, just a few weeks after his 63rd birthday. Since his death a decade ago, there has been a void in Hollywood and many of our hearts. Although he was undoubtedly one of the funniest people ever born, Robin wasn’t all jokes. There was another side of Robin that wasn’t about silliness. Robin was kind and compassionate, and one of his most famous co-stars experienced that love firsthand. Sally Field played Miranda Hillard in the 1993 box-office smash Mrs. Doubtfire, where Robin played the titular role. Sally was on set when she got a call that changed her life forever. She recalled learning of her father’s death to Vanity Fair and Robin’s unwavering support. “I was, of course, beside myself. I came on the set trying with all my might to act,” she said. “I wasn’t crying. Robin came over, pulled me out of the set, and asked, ‘Are you okay?'”After Robin heard the devastating news, he said,  “Oh my God, we need to get you out of here right now.” Robin Quickly Stepped In To Help As a producer on the film, Robin worked around Field’s absence so that she could be with her family and not worry about the constraints of filming. She and her family were able to make their funeral arrangements and spend time together. When she was ready to work, she returned without missing a beat. @popculturebrain Robin Williams went out of his way to help Sally Field when she was grieving (Source: Variety, Vanity Fair) #robinwilliams #sallyfield #mrsdoubtfire #90s #movietok #filmtok ♬ original sound – Alex | Pop Culture Brain “It’s a side of Robin that people rarely knew,” Field said. “He was very sensitive and intuitive.” This story’s featured image is by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. The post Sally Field Recalls “A Side” Of Robin Williams “That People Rarely Knew” appeared first on InspireMore.

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On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we dig into the biggest mystery of the 21st century: If no one is in the White House, who’s running the country? What’s at stake with a president who can’t tie his own shoes and a vice president who is busy reading scripted speeches off teleprompters at rallies around the country? International tensions in the Middle East, Europe, and South America continue to rise as President Joe Biden talks about haberdasheries (we think—to be fair, it’s a little difficult to make out what he’s mumbling). Israel and Ukraine appear to be operating alone and on their own terms as the U.S. strategy for lasting peace in various regions changes like the whims of the liberal college students championing them. States are beginning to fight the Title IX regulations of the Biden administration as female athletes, mothers, and activists start to push back. That hasn’t stopped the swarm of lawsuits from both the Left and the Right—all of which still remain unsettled. May Mailman from the Independent Women’s Forum stops by to explain the details and ramifications. We round out the week with a bit of “Mail Time” and some of the best questions the show has ever received. Which polling aggregator is the most trustworthy? Why are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stuck with a “ceiling” of voters? Does Kinnett wear pants for the show? You can submit questions as important as these here for consideration next week. Catch the live radio show and livestream weeknights at 7 p.m. EDT on The Daily Signal’s YouTube, X, or Facebook. The post WATCH: Lights Are on, but No Biden’s Home appeared first on The Daily Signal.