A spokesperson for ABC has denied rumors that “The View” is hunting for a pro-Trump panelist to help balance the one-sided views that have helped define the show. “This report is not true,” publicity director Lauri Hogan told The Daily Wire in a statement. “‘The View’ is an opinion-based show featuring a diverse panel of women with different points of view – the current panel is clearly resonating with audiences given that the series just had its highest rated episode in more than a decade and hit a 4-year high in total viewers.” The denial comes days after a report from The New York Post featuring claims from an unnamed source that ABC execs were scrambling to add pro-Trump individuals to some content following the president-elect’s landslide victory over Democrat nominee Kamala Harris this month. One show mentioned in particular was “The View,” which currently includes six women known for their disdain of President-elect Trump. “The View is facing pressure from higher-ups,” the source told The Post. “Viewers can expect some major changes including bringing in new panelists that can bring in a pro-Trump perspective.” MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ “Everyone on ‘The View’ endorsed Kamala Harris. They lost. They are out of touch with America,” the insider added. “For a show about different perspectives, ‘The View’ doesn’t seem to have any when it comes to Trump. ABC bosses don’t want to alienate the pro-Trump demographic.” Conversations on “The View” are almost always dominated by far-Left viewpoints from co-hosts like Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines. Token Republican voices have been from anti-Trumpers, such as Ana Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin. Hostin blamed “uneducated white voters” for Trump’s win on the first episode of “The View” following the election, claiming that racism had played a major role in the 2024 presidential campaign. She said she was “profoundly disturbed” over Kamala’s defeat. Co-host Navarro agreed that racism and sexism drove the results. Meanwhile, Goldberg said that even though Trump had won, she’s not giving up her former vow never to utter his actual name. “He’s now the president. I’m still not going to say his name. That’s not going to change,” she said. Goldberg also claimed, “Too many people that I know died trying to vote.” ABC may have denied the rumors of adding a Trump-friendly panelist to “The View,” but if that changes, at least two Daily Wire podcast hosts have offered to join the show. In response to the original Post article, Ben Shapiro replied with a “Hunger Games” GIF that said, “I volunteer!” “Am I Racist?” star Matt Walsh also responded to the rumors on X, writing, “I would be happy to serve my country in this post.”  

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) on Friday demanded that FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell respond to allegations that the agency has a widespread policy of avoiding “politically hostile” homes during disaster relief operations.  Grassley, citing reporting from The Daily Wire, asked Criswell to produce records related to now-fired FEMA supervisor Marn’i Washington’s guidance for relief workers in Lake Placid, Florida, to “avoid homes advertising Trump.” Whistleblowers said that at least 20 homes were bypassed during the response efforts after Hurricane Milton due to the guidance that was given verbally and in a group chat message. Grassley said he wants all records of conversations at FEMA that include any of the following words: “Trump,” “Republican,” “conservative,” “politics,” “MAGA,” as well as “germane variations thereof.” “Every year, Americans affected by natural disasters receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),” Grassley wrote in a letter first shared with The Daily Wire. “FEMA employees have reportedly selectively chosen who is worthy of receiving this assistance and Trump supporters don’t make the cut.” The Iowa Republican added that the “politically partisan selection of aid is unacceptable and contrary to FEMA’s taxpayer supported mission.”  Grassley, the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Budget, asked Criswell to respond to Washington’s claims that FEMA officials approved her instructions and that similar guidance has been followed in the Carolinas.  “FEMA always preaches avoidance first and then de-escalation, so this is not isolated,” Washington said earlier this week during an interview with Roland Martin. “This is a colossal event of avoidance not just in the state of Florida, but you will find avoidance in the Carolinas.” FEMA has not responded to multiple requests from The Daily Wire for comment on Washington’s claims about the agency’s policies. “To know if this claim is substantively true, especially considering FEMA’s terminating her for inappropriate conduct, FEMA must produce responsive records to Congress,” Grassley wrote.  The letter asks FEMA to produce by November 28 incident reports from the last five years that include references to Trump or politics and what official policies FEMA has in place for deciding what homes and properties can be skipped. The senator requested FEMA produce records on what rationales have been given in the last five years for marking “not able to access property” when surveying neighborhoods after a disaster.  MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ “Politicization of who receives FEMA assistance is unacceptable, especially as the people affected by these disasters attempt to put their lives back together,” Grassley wrote. “The American people deserve a more robust and detailed explanation of this problem and FEMA’s plans to fix it.” Other Republican senators have also demanded answers from Criswell, including Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL), and Sen Rand Paul (R-KY).  Criswell, who announced Washington’s firing last Saturday, has maintained that the situation in Lake Placid was isolated. She is set to testify on Tuesday before the House Oversight Committee. 

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he has nominated one of his top former allies from the House of Representatives to serve as the head of Veterans Affairs. “I am pleased to announce my intent to nominate former Congressman Doug Collins, of Georgia, as The United States Secretary for Veterans Affairs (VA),” Trump said. “Doug is a Veteran himself, who currently serves our Nation as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command, and fought for our Country in the Iraq War.” “We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need,” he continued. “Thank you, Doug, for your willingness to serve our Country in this very important role!” Collins defended Trump during the two impeachments that he faced during his first term in office and against allegations that his 2016 campaign colluded with the Russian government. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ In a statement, Collins said that he was “honored to accept @realDonaldTrump’s nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs.” “Our heroes deserve the best care and support,” he said. “We’ll fight tirelessly to streamline and cut regulations in the VA, root out corruption, and ensure every veteran receives the benefits they’ve earned.” “Together, we’ll make the VA work for those who fought for us,” he added. “Time to deliver for our veterans and give them the world class care they deserve.” Honored to accept @realDonaldTrump nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Our heroes deserve the best care and support. We’ll fight tirelessly to streamline and cut regulations in the VA, root out corruption, and ensure every veteran receives the benefits they’ve earned.… pic.twitter.com/StWK0XcYAm — Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) November 14, 2024

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) received fewer votes and a lower share of the votes on Election Day in Massachusetts than failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Warren, however, won her race in the deep blue state, while Harris lost the presidency, even with Massachusetts’ electoral votes. Harris received 2,074,446 votes in the Bay State, while Warren only received 1,988,453 – meaning Warren received 85,993 fewer votes than Harris, with more than 95% of the votes counted, according to Decision Desk HQ. Harris also received a higher percentage of votes than Warren. Harris won Massachusetts with 61.3% of the vote, while Warren received 59.3% in her re-election bid – a slight difference of two percentage points. CNN gave Warren even worse numbers, showing her nearly 500,000 votes behind Harris, although the news outlet based that on data showing just 76% of the votes in. Senate races tend to get less attention than presidential ones, but the vote differences between President-elect Donald Trump and Tim Sheehy, who defeated incumbent Jon Tester (D-MT), are much smaller. Trump received 351,783 to Sheehy’s 319,432 – a difference of 32,351, or less than half the difference in raw vote totals between Harris and Warren. But Montana is a less populated state, so the percentage of votes shows a larger gap between Trump and Sheehy, 58.1% to 52.6%, respectively, according to CNN’s numbers. Rhode Island, another deep blue state that borders Massachusetts, also showed closer margins between Harris and Warren. Harris won the state with 282,915 votes, or 55.5%, while incumbent Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) won with 293,265 votes, or 59.9%. Whitehouse performed better than Harris in his re-election bid, according to CNN’s election results. Despite performing worse than one of the poorest-performing Democrat presidential nominees in decades (Harris lost ground with nearly every demographic across the country), Warren doesn’t seem to have humbled. On her campaign account, she accused her political opponents of being “extremists.” MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ “The far right wants us to feel powerless,” Warren posted on X on Thursday. “Extremists are counting on apathy, cynicism, & heartbreak to be their rocket fuel. They are counting on us to point fingers at each other & lose trust in our ability to make change. I absolutely refuse to give them the satisfaction.” The far right wants us to feel powerless. Extremists are counting on apathy, cynicism, & heartbreak to be their rocket fuel. They are counting on us to point fingers at each other & lose trust in our ability to make change. I absolutely refuse to give them the satisfaction. — Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) November 14, 2024 Warren also insulted Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, by ignoring his 20 years of military service and boasting that she’s on the Senate military personnel despite never serving. “A Fox & Friends weekend co-host is not qualified to be the Secretary of Defense,” Warren said. “I lead the Senate military personnel panel. All three of my brothers served in uniform. I respect every one of our servicemembers. Donald Trump’s pick will make us less safe and must be rejected.” A Fox & Friends weekend co-host is not qualified to be the Secretary of Defense. I lead the Senate military personnel panel. All three of my brothers served in uniform. I respect every one of our servicemembers. Donald Trump’s pick will make us less safe and must be rejected. https://t.co/6ADUJSm8x6 — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) November 13, 2024 Warren’s poor showing compared to Harris could be due to her being the architect of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a government bureaucracy that has made it more difficult for people to get credit, according to The American Consumer Institute. The pinch has been felt especially since inflation rose under the Biden administration.

Comedian Conan O’Brien has been named as the host for the 97th Oscars. This will mark his first time helming the iconic awards show. “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang shared in a statement, per Variety. “His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best — honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.” Conan O’Brien’s debut will come after Jimmy Kimmel’s two-year reign as the Oscar’s host. Overall, Jimmy has hosted four times. Along with his recent sting, he also hosted in 2017 and 2018. Conan O’Brien Responds To Oscars Announcement After the Academy announced its pick, Conan replied in his true funny-man fashion. “America demanded it, and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” he shared on X. America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars. https://t.co/OFIlxI3wh4— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) November 15, 2024 Several iconic comedians have also led the Oscars in the past, including Bob Hope, Jon Stewart, David Letterman, and Chevy Chase. According to the president of Disney Television Group, Craig Erwich, passing the torch to Conan was an easy choice. “Conan is a preeminent comedic voice, whose decades-long success is marked by his distinctive humor and perspective. He joins an iconic roster of comedy greats who have served in this role. And we are so lucky to have him center stage for the Oscars,” he said in a statement. The 97th Oscars ceremony will air on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. This story’s featured image is by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images. The post The Academy Names New Host For 97th Oscars appeared first on InspireMore.

There’s so much to explore in our solar system, but the folks at NASA are doing their best to see it all. There are a number of things we can learn about our world through their missions, of course, but there’s something else we love about them… they’re just so cool! While NASA is interested in many elements of space, Mars is certainly near the top of the list. Over the years, NASA has found ways to venture onto the planet itself, though no human has ever been there. Instead, robots are sent to explore Mars’ surface. While it sure would be a blast to see a human out there, the footage that comes from these robotic missions is still breathtaking. Luckily for us, NASA has given us a peak onto the fascinating planet of Mars in the video below. In this video, we get a first-hand experience of what it takes to safely land a rover on the planet. So many folks work together to ensure it remains safe during its entry, descent, and landing suite. This part of the mission seems a bit nerve-wracking, but the process is certainly awesome to witness! But NASA has more than visuals to share from Mars. We’ve learned quite a lot about how sound works here. In fact, we even have footage from NASA that includes sound! Check out the video below to experience sound on Mars. NASA Videos From Mars Spark Curiosity and Joy in Folks of All Ages According to NASA, sound is different on Mars — though, not as much as you might think. Mars’ atmosphere is about 100 times less dense than Earth’s. Plus, its made up of about 96 percent of carbon dioxide. As a result, you would sound far more muffled when talking on Mars. It would also take a bit longer for your voice to be heard by someone else. Then there are high-pitched noises — some might not be audible at all! View this post on Instagram A post shared by NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover (@perseverance.mars) In addition to that incredible video, NASA created two different audio files to show the difference between how someone sounds on Earth vs how they might sound on Mars. You can check that out here! We still have a lot to learn about Mars, and our galaxy in general. But footage and audio like this prove how much exciting progress we’ve already made! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post A True Alien World: Wild Footage Of Sights & Sounds On Mars From NASA appeared first on InspireMore.

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