On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” the transgender battle finally makes it to the halls of Congress, President-elect Donald Trump prepares his first 100 days, and President Joe Biden plays Jumanji. It all culminates in a spectacular battle between the voters’ mandate via Trump versus the meltdown of long-time bureaucrats and legacy media. Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life stops by to discuss how pushing pro-life policy should be a marathon, not a sprint, and what a blueprint for the next four years looks like at the state and federal levels. Tyler O’Neil joins us to talk Trump’s latest cabinet nominations, rumors, and expectations from voters and Congress alike! Catch the live radio show and livestream weeknights at 7 p.m. ET on The Daily Signal’s YouTube, X, or Facebook—and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode or exclusive interview! The post Mandate vs. Meltdown appeared first on The Daily Signal.

You may have heard of diatomaceous earth and its many benefits. It's making more and more headlines lately. But what is diatomaceous earth exactly? By Dictionary.com's definition, it's a fine siliceous earth composed chiefly of the cell walls of diatoms: used in filtration, as an abrasive, etc. Let’s talk about diatomaceous earth in more detail before we go over its many benefits. There are two forms of diatomaceous earth: industrial grade and food grade. Industrial grade is mainly used for filtration purposes and is not safe to consume by humans. In addition to that, it's also not safe to spread in your yard. Wearing gloves, long sleeves, and protective eye and mouth gear when handling industrial grade DE is recommended, as it's been known to cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. However, food grade diatomaceous earth is safe for consumption by humans and for pets. Food grade is also safe to use on your carpets, plants…basically anywhere! 10 Benefits Of Diatomaceous Earth Before I go any further, let’s talk about how much food grade diatomaceous earth you can consume. To start off with, you should take 1 teaspoon of food grade DE once daily with water, preferably on an empty stomach about 2-3 hours after eating. Be sure to drink plenty of water when using food grade DE to make sure your body stays hydrated! Over the next few weeks, you can gradually increase your dosage. The maximum dosage recommended after this dose increase is 2 teaspoons. When you reach the maximum dosage, it's recommended that you split the dosage up – one dose (1 tsp) in the morning and one dose (1 tsp) in the evening. Make sure you give your body a break when consuming food grade DE. For example, you can take it for 10 straight days, then take 10 days off. This gives your body a chance to break down toxins and basically “renew.” Now, let’s begin! 1. Body Detoxifier As time passes we, as a society realize more and more the importance of detoxifying our bodies. A daily intake of food grade diatomaceous earth will help our bodies rid of all the harmful chemicals we unknowingly ingest on a daily basis. 2. Rid Your Body Of Parasites Everyone on this green earth has parasites in them! Daily food grade diatomaceous earth consumption can rid your body of those microscopic unwanted guests. 3. Boost Your Immunity System There are many natural ways we can boost our immune systems, and your daily intake of food grade DE can be one of them. 4. Kill Head Lice Head lice! No one wants that nightmare! But if you have contracted head lice, don't worry! Just sprinkle food grade DE on your head and around your home. You’ll soon be rid of these unwanted pests. 5. Deter Pests In And Around Your Garden Do you have pests in or around your garden? Sprinkle food grade DE in those suspected spaces to deter those pesky spring and summer pests. 6. Deter Insects From Your Home Do you have an inside insect problem? Just sprinkle food grade DE around your home. Targeting baseboards, inside cabinets, and/or doorways to interrupt their path of travel is the best way to make sure they'll go elsewhere. 7. Get Rid Of Fleas On Pets And In Your Yard Does your dog or cat have fleas? Food grade DE is a great, affordable, and all natural option! Just sprinkle your pets to be rid of these persistent pests! The DE actually acts as a cutting mechanism and physically destroys the fleas and their eggs within hours. Same thing in your yard. Just give your yard a coat of food grade DE. 8. Kill Bed Bugs Bed bugs can infest a mattress in no time at all! If you have a bed bug infestation, simply sprinkle food grade DE on your mattress, making sure to get every crease. As I said before with fleas, DE acts as a cutting mechanism and will physically destroy bed bugs and their eggs within hours. 9. Deter Bugs Around Your Food Storage Do you have a great amount of grains stored? If you're worried about a possible bug problem destroying your grains, then add food grade DE to the grains to help deter any pests. 10. Kill Lice On Goats Like humans, goats can contract lice. Don’t worry, it’s a different type of lice and is not contagious to humans…thank goodness! However, to keep the goats free of lice to begin with, sprinkle their coat with food grade DE regularly. The information within this article is for informational purposes only. Please read our full disclaimer HERE.. Do you have a use for diatomaceous earth that you want to share with us? Have you used it for one our tactics in the past? Tell us in the  comment section below! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook! Check out these other great articles! 7 Quick Tips For Keeping Snails And Slugs Out Of Your Garden | Survival Gardening 4 Organic DIY Insect Sprays For Your Survival Garden 10 Coconut Oil Survival Uses | Basics For The Savvy Survivalist

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Employees of an Indiana Planet Fitness gym were shocked to discover the dead body of a 39-year-old man inside of a tanning bed after he first got inside three days previously. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said officers were called to the gym at Hardegen Street on Nov. 11 just before 8:30 a.m. on a report of a body found. The Marion County Coroner's Office said the body belonged to Derek Sink.There was a foul smell inside the building that worsened as she approached the tanning rooms.“We were deeply saddened by the passing of one of our members, and the franchise owner is working with the local authorities in their investigation," read part of a statement from a spokesperson for the gym. "We are working closely with our local franchisee to ensure they are upholding those brand protocols." The man's aunt told WTHR-TV that he was wearing an ankle monitor that led police to conclude that he had not left the gym when he got inside the tanning bed on Friday, Nov. 8. A woman who had been at the gym before police arrived said there was a foul smell inside the building that worsened as she approached the tanning rooms. Sink's mother, Karen Wetzel, told People magazine that he had gone to the gym with his girlfriend and his daughter but that they had left him to go shopping and couldn't find him when they returned. She also said that he had struggled with a drug addiction and that a syringe was found with his body. She believed a toxicology report might find fentanyl in his system. "I'm just trying to keep myself together until this funeral is done, and then I'll have my fall-apart," the grieving mother said. In a similar story from August, the body of a woman was found dead at her work desk at the Wells Fargo corporate office in Tempe, Arizona. The 60-year-old's body was at the desk over the weekend and was discovered after her boss emailed her and she didn't respond. Police said no foul play was suspected. Officials later said she died from “sudden cardiac death in the setting of myocardial fibrosis." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Donald Trump has selected John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. Ratcliffe’s experience as a member of Congress overseeing the intelligence community and later as director of national intelligence highlighted his readiness to confront the CIA’s abuses of power during the Russia investigation. However, leading the CIA requires more than a strong director; it demands a capable team to implement meaningful reforms.Drawing on my 19 years of service in the CIA under four presidents and eight directors, I offer insights into how the next director can navigate and reform the entrenched bureaucratic structures often called the “deep state.”The goal should not be merely to dismantle the deep state but to establish an environment where transparency, accountability, and integrity are the new norms.History shows that even the most skilled directors can become figureheads without solid backing. When John A. McCone succeeded Allen Dulles in the 1960s, Dulles’ personnel retained control of the agency, keeping McCone in the dark about key activities. More recently, John Brennan’s influence persisted within the CIA under Mike Pompeo’s leadership. Gina Haspel, who served as Pompeo’s deputy and later as director, continued Brennan’s legacy through his surrogates. Brennan had handpicked and groomed Haspel, who reportedly played a key role in assembling the Steele dossier.To effect real change, the new director must secure organizational support, beginning with the deputy director. The deputy director will play a critical role in complementing Ratcliffe’s vision and overcoming bureaucratic inertia. This position must focus on managing the agency’s operations effectively rather than allowing career civil servants to dictate their will to the director. Appointing the right deputy director is essential for achieving meaningful reform.Many people don’t realize how much of the CIA director and deputy director's time is consumed by protocol duties. They manage communications and meetings with foreign dignitaries and advise the president and key administration officials on complex intelligence issues. As a result, career CIA staff — sometimes called the “Defenders of the Bureaucracy” — often handle much of the operational management.This makes the role of chief operating officer, the agency’s No. 3 official, particularly vital. The COO oversees daily operations and serves as the critical link between the CIA’s leadership and its operational staff. A COO aligned with the director’s goals can dramatically improve the director’s ability to implement policy changes. The new director must ensure that the COO and deputy director manage the agency in line with the director’s reforms, rather than allowing career bureaucrats to control the COO, deputy, and director, as was the case with McCone and Pompeo.Other key appointments include stakeholders often overlooked, such as the heads of the Office of Congressional Affairs and the Office of Public Affairs. Congressional Affairs plays a critical role in shaping perceptions and securing support in Congress. Without a trusted ally here, bureaucrats could undermine the director’s agenda through legislative channels. Similarly, the Office of Public Affairs influences public and media narratives about the CIA. Exercising control over this office can prevent leaks intended to discredit or pressure the director into serving bureaucratic interests rather than pursuing meaningful reform.And we must not forget the Office of General Counsel. Past abuses in this office, especially in handling personnel and whistleblower issues, highlight the urgent need for legal alignment with the director’s reforms. The OGC’s litigation division has been a stalwart defender of the bureaucracy, seeking to crush whistleblowers, making it nearly impossible to foster an agency culture of accountability that aims to stop abuses of power.The task at hand is immense. The CIA’s internal culture and the broader intelligence community’s dynamics resist change. History offers cautionary tales, such as the tenure of former Director Porter Goss, who faced intense internal opposition. His efforts to implement reforms were undermined by leaks that ultimately embarrassed his leadership and curtailed his time in office. Any incoming director must know that he could suffer the same fate as the entrenched career bureaucrats who will resist change.As Ratcliffe or any successor assumes the director’s office, he must be prepared for a battle against the internal saboteurs and the inertia and resistance within. The support system around a new director will determine his success in leading the CIA and truly reforming it. The goal should not be merely to dismantle the deep state but to establish an environment where transparency, accountability, and integrity are the new norms, ensuring that the agency serves its true purpose of safeguarding national security without overstepping its bounds.Ratcliffe faces a daunting journey that will test his resolve like never before. However, with the right team and strategy, he has the potential to redefine CIA leadership in the 21st century. By fostering a culture of accountability and transparency, Ratcliffe can help the CIA return to its original purpose, free from abuses of power and bureaucratic overreach.

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If there were any doubts that Apple would refresh the iPhone SE early next year, they've been wiped away in recent weeks. The latest affirmation comes from Barclays analyst Tom O'Malley, who published a research note this week (via MacRumors) in which he and his colleagues say they "confirmed" that the iPhone SE 4 is set for March 2025. The analysts recently traveled to Asia to meet up with electronics manufacturers and suppliers. During their trip, they became convinced that Apple would launch a new budget iPhone with its own 5G modem inside at the end of the first quarter of 2025. This is consistent with previous reports, including one from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in early October. At that time, Gurman claimed that Apple was preparing to start production on the next iPhone SE with a more modern design and Face ID. Other rumors have suggested the iPhone SE 4 will come with a 6.1-inch OLED display, an A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, one 48-megapixel rear camera, and at least 128GB of storage. With 8GB of RAM, the new SE should also be capable of supporting Apple Intelligence. Apple launched the iPhone SE 3 in March 2022 for $429. Despite arriving just months after the iPhone 13 series, the budget model retained the design of the iPhone 8, complete with larger bezels, a Home button with Touch ID, and a Lightning port. While the SE 4 is rumored to catch up with the design of the flagship series, it will likely come at a price. According to one recent rumor, the new model could start at $499 or $549, which would still be hundreds of dollars cheaper than the iPhone 16. Don't Miss: Apple is about to delete your iCloud backups if iOS on your iPhone is too old The post Another iPhone SE 4 leak points to a March 2025 release date appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple deals for November 2024 Today’s deals: $30 in Amazon credit, $149 Roomba, $100 Fitbit, $180 Ninja CREAMi Deluxe, more Today’s deals: 10% off PlayStation, Xbox, & Roblox gift cards, $4.75 Kasa mini smart plugs, more Today’s deals: $270 Nintendo Switch OLED, $20 waterproof Bluetooth speaker, 20% off Peloton Bike+, more