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.

A post shared on Facebook claims Tesla CEO and owner of X, Elon Musk, has agreed to buy CNN for $3 billion. Verdict: False The claim is false and originally stems from an Oct. 18 article published on the satire site “SpaceX Mania.” In addition, a spokesperson for CNN denied the claim’s validity in an […]

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A post made on Threads claims television personality Guy Fieri plans to open ‘woke-free’ coffee shops in red states.   View on Threads   Verdict: False The claim originated as satire. There is no evidence to show Fieri plans to open coffee shops in red states. Fact Check: Social media users are claiming Fieri plans to open […]

A post shared on social media purports that X CEO Elon Musk mocked The Guardian and Don Lemon for announcing they are leaving the platform. Ok this is the funniest post of the years. X is not an airport. No need to announce you departure. TRUTH. pic.twitter.com/TAKlE72UiG — Futurist™ (@americasgreat) November 13, 2024 Verdict: False The claim […]

In the Washington county of San Juan, the transition to a 32-hour, or 4-day workweek, has generated a year’s worth of data that has county workers excited. The cash-strapped San Juan had projected that the union-negotiated salary rises would climb above the payroll budget for the year, and the reduction in working hours has helped […] The post How a Cash-Strapped County Found Success with a 32-Hour Workweek: It’s ‘Life Changing’ appeared first on Good News Network.