Are you worried about affirmative action pilots? Actually‚ DEI is worse than affirmative action. Affirmative action called for interviewers to consider minorities when looking for new employees or people to promote. Unfortunately‚ DEI is much worse. It sets quotas and mandates a certain number of minority hires and promotions over better-qualified people. United’s drag queen […] The post Female and Black Pilots Cause Concerns appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is spearheading an effort to slow down the passage of spending legislation that may combine Ukraine aid with border security reforms. The conservative lawmaker announced this week he would be offering a resolution to GOP colleagues as bipartisan negotiations on a deal appear to be nearing a close with the encouragement of leadership. “Resolved‚ the Senate Republican conference will oppose cloture on any supplemental spending bill containing border provisions without adequate time to review and offer and vote on floor amendments‚” the resolution says‚ according to Lee. Cloture is invoked when a three-fifths majority of the 100-member chamber‚ or 60 senators‚ vote to end debate and stifle filibuster attempts. Lee would need 41 members to prevail. Republicans currently make up half the Senate. The Hill reported Lee urged his colleagues during the meeting on Wednesday to push for at least three weeks to allow senators to review the legislation. Lee provided an update to X‚ saying his “resolution that Senate GOP must publicly debate any so-called ‘border deal'” was now co-sponsored by nine other Republicans. 🚨 🚨 🚨 UPDATE: my resolution that Senate GOP must publicly debate any so-called “border deal” is now cosponsored by @JDVance1‚ @RogerMarshallMD‚ @marcorubio‚ @MarshaBlackburn‚ @RandPaul‚ @SenRickScott‚ @SenRonJohnson‚ @SenatorBraun‚ &; @HawleyMO. https://t.co/qdmeFpYp6b — Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) January 24‚ 2024 Some of the GOP lawmakers listed in Lee’s post to X criticized the deal before its unveiling. “A ‘deal’ will allow [President Joe] Biden to pretend he’s doing something about the border but it won’t solve the problem. If he won’t even enforce our existing law he is NOT going to enforce even tougher ones‚” said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Democrats want an open border and are negotiating for political cover‚” said Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI). “Republicans must insist that anything we support will actually secure the border and effectively force Biden and the Democrats to honor the agreement and enforce the law.” Biden’s request last year for roughly $106 billion in supplemental funds to spend on U.S. allies‚ such as Ukraine and Israel‚ as well as border security‚ has led to bipartisan talks on attaching an immigration reform deal. Democrat and Republican senators who are leading the discussions have indicated they are close to an agreement but do not expect details to be released this week. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said on Monday that negotiators are working to “finalize the most substantial border security policy in thirty years” and their agreement “would come not a moment too soon.” Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Democrats are “serious” about wrapping up the supplemental.

Rap artist-turned-actor Snoop Dogg provided a brief update on Tuesday about his 24-year-old daughter Cori Broadus’ current condition as she recovers from a severe stroke. “She’s doing a little bit better‚” the 52-year-old told People Magazine while attending the Los Angeles premiere of his new sports comedy‚ “The Underdoggs.”  When the interviewer asked Snoop if the scary incident helped put his life’s priorities in perspective‚ the recording artist replied‚ “Yeah‚ yeah. Something like that.” Cori is still in the hospital after experiencing a stroke on January 18‚ the publication noted. The rapper’s daughter shared on social media that she may be able to go home by Wednesday. “They took me off heaprin [sic] tonight (blood thinner) &; most likely can go home tomorrow‚” she told fans on Tuesday. Cori had previously updated her social media followers on her condition after the stroke occurred. “I had a severe stroke this a.m. I started breaking down crying when they told me‚” she wrote in a post shared Thursday. “Like I’m only 24‚ what did I do in my past to deserve all of this.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Snoop’s daughter was diagnosed with Lupus‚ an autoimmune disease that targets healthy tissue and organs throughout the body‚ when she was six years old. Her mom‚ Shanté Broadus‚ said it took a while to get a correct diagnosis. “No one could tell me what was wrong‚” she said in 2010. “They drew tons of blood and said she has old-person cells. They gave her all kinds of [medication]. But she went downhill.” “She’s the toughest little thing I’ve ever met‚” Snoop said at the time. “She’s on the honor roll‚ playing volleyball and softball‚ living life. She has all this joy. In the beginning lupus was winning. But now Cori is.” Cori admitted to struggling with mental health and attempting suicide in 2021.  “Just because my dad is who he is doesn’t mean I don’t get sad‚ that doesn’t mean that I don’t want things or that I don’t feel a way. I don’t know how to explain it‚” she said during a May 2021 interview with People. “I’ve always been sad. I’ve always been depressed. I feel like I’ve been through a lot.” “I’ve been sick‚ I am sick. It’s a lot. Body hurting‚ you’re just in pain‚ and you’re so young you’re like‚ ‘What is happening to me? What is going on?’” 

Nearly 100‚000 illegal migrants have reportedly evaded law enforcement at the southern border since the beginning of October. More than 96‚000 “known gotaways‚” migrants who were detected but not caught‚ have crossed the southern border since October 1‚ when the current fiscal year started‚ sources from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said according to Fox News. BREAKING: CBP Sources tell FOX… Since FY24 began on Oct 1st there have been more than 96‚000 “Known Gotaways” at the southern border. Migrants seen/detected – but not apprehended. More than 800 individuals are illegally crossing and disappearing in the US daily @FoxNews — Griff Jenkins (@GriffJenkins) January 24‚ 2024 The numbers mean more than 800 people have snuck over the border every day and are presumably living in the U.S. undetected. The number of migrants actually encountered by border authorities is much higher — more than 785‚000 migrants have been encountered since October 1‚ a record for the final months of a year. In December‚ border authorities reportedly encountered more than 302‚000 migrants at the border‚ the highest monthly total ever‚ CBP sources told Fox News. “We don’t know where these people are coming from‚ where they’re going‚ what they’re carrying or if they’re terrorists‚” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) posted on X on Wednesday‚ reacting to the new gotaway numbers. We don’t know where these people are coming from‚ where they're going‚ what they're carrying or if they're terrorists. Instead of bowing to the far-left‚ President Biden should do his job‚ secure the border and stand up for the American people. https://t.co/G1lX1kcE7o — Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) January 24‚ 2024 Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) also commented‚ posting‚ “96‚000 gotaways over the last four months and counting. Meanwhile‚ the Biden Admin continues to mass release apprehended illegals everyday. This is on Biden and Mayorkas‚ and they need to close the border and enforce our laws now.” Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is facing a push for his impeachment over the border crisis from House Republicans‚ who accuse him of disastrous border policies and of lying to lawmakers when he said authorities had “operational control” of the border. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The House Homeland Security Committee is set to vote on impeachment articles against Mayorkas on Tuesday. The impeachment push will likely not survive the Democrat-led Senate‚ where two-thirds of senators would have to vote for Mayorkas’ removal. “Our thorough and fair investigation exposed Secretary Mayorkas’ abuse of power and refusal to comply with the law‚” committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN) said. Earlier this month‚ a new poll showed immigration outpacing inflation as the top concern among voters. About 35% of voters said immigration was their top concern‚ while about 32% said inflation was their main concern‚ according to a Harvard CAPS-Harris poll released Monday. Only 35% of people said they approve of how President Biden has handled immigration‚ according to the poll. Meanwhile‚ Texas has sent more than 90‚000 migrants to cities run by Democrats in order to ease the strain on overrun border communities. Governor Greg Abbott (R) has sent migrants to New York City‚ Chicago‚ Los Angeles‚ Philadelphia‚ Denver‚ and Washington‚ D.C.‚ causing those cities to spend millions of dollars in resources caring for the newcomers.

Comedian Jon Stewart plans to return to Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” for the 2024 election cycle‚ acting as executive producer and hosting the program himself on Monday evenings. According to a report posted Wednesday by entertainment site Variety‚ Paramount Global network has scrapped the search for a permanent host — more than a year after the last host‚ comedian Trevor Noah‚ announced his exit — and has instead opted to bring Stewart back. He will “run the show” in addition to hosting every Monday night beginning February 12‚ and according to reports‚ might remain in that role until 2025. Here it is‚ your Moment of Zen pic.twitter.com/Y6AFBkJtOx — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) January 24‚ 2024 “Jon Stewart is the voice of our generation‚ and we are honored to have him return to Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’ to help us all make sense of the insanity and division roiling the country as we enter the election season. In our age of staggering hypocrisy and performative politics‚ Jon is the perfect person to puncture the empty rhetoric and provide much-needed clarity with his brilliant wit‚” Chris McCarthy‚ President/CEO of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios‚ said in a statement. Stewart added his own thoughts as well‚ posting on X‚ “Friends. After much reflection I have decided to enter the transfer portal for my last year of eligibility. Excited for the future! 5’7” ish‚ 165‚ 14.8 second 40. #Blessed #NILBABY #TDSnation #LFGM.” Friends. After much reflection I have decided to enter the transfer portal for my last year of eligibility. Excited for the future!5’7” ish16514.8 second 40#Blessed #NILBABY #TDSnation #LFGM — Jon Stewart (@jonstewart) January 24‚ 2024 Stewart left “The Daily Show” in 2015 — after hosting the show for well over a decade — after which Noah took the helm until 2022. Since then‚ he has been involved in a number of other projects‚ including AppleTv’s “The Problem With Jon Stewart” and a stint as executive producer on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP According to Variety‚ the plan may be to mimic what MSNBC did with popular liberal host Rachel Maddow‚ negotiating a deal to keep her hosting on Mondays while the network circulated other hosts throughout the rest of the week.

Hillary Clinton is being mocked on social media for comparing herself to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie‚ who both were not nominated for individual Academy Awards for their work on “Barbie.” “Greta &; Margot‚ While it can sting to win the box office but not take home the gold‚ your millions of fans love you. You’re both so much more than Kenough. #HillaryBarbie‚” the former Democratic presidential candidate shared on X. Greta &; Margot‚ While it can sting to win the box office but not take home the gold‚ your millions of fans love you.  You’re both so much more than Kenough.#HillaryBarbie — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 24‚ 2024 Clinton’s replies were flooded with people deriding her for making the comparison and reminding the 76-year-old politician about the massive error she made by not campaigning in Wisconsin ahead of the 2016 election‚ which many analysts believe is a major reason she lost to Donald Trump. “Margot really should’ve visited Wisconsin‚” one popular reply says. “How dare those other women get nominated. This is just more proof of sexism in the entertainment industry‚” another says. “Barbie was a bad movie. Just because it made a lot of money doesn’t make it good or a winner. Similarly‚ just because Hillary Clinton got a lot of votes doesn’t make her good or President of the United States‚” another comment said. “Oppenheimer was a much better film. And Trump a better candidate.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “Oppenheimer” had the most Oscar nominations this year with 13 total‚ including Best Picture and Best Director. The second most-nominated film was “Poor Things” with 11. “Barbie” received eight‚ including the coveted Best Picture‚ but fans were annoyed that the film’s lead actress‚ Robbie‚ didn’t get put in the running for Best Actress and that Gerwig wasn’t a contender for Best Director. Meanwhile‚ the film’s male lead‚ Ryan Gosling‚ did get chosen as a nominee for Best Supporting Actor. “Barbie” actress America Ferrara was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress. This news comes after “Barbie” filmmakers fought to have it submitted into the “Original Screenplay” category but failed. Since it was classified as an Adapted Screenplay‚ the film will compete against impressive contenders‚ including both “Poor Things” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer‚” making it much harder to score a win. The Oscars is set to air on Sunday‚ March 10‚ and will again be hosted by late-night star Jimmy Kimmel.

“The View” cohost Joy Behar suggested on Wednesday that despite her failure to walk away with the New Hampshire primary‚ former Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC) might simply be staying in the 2024 presidential race in case something happens to the frontrunner — former President Donald Trump. Behar made the comments in response to cohost Whoopi Goldberg‚ who asked why Haley would stay in the race after a second consecutive double-digit loss — first in the Iowa caucuses‚ and then in the New Hampshire primary — to Trump. WATCH: Staunchly racist Sunny Hostin praises faux-conservative Ana Navarro. She claims Navarro "remained a Republican and she started stumping for Joe Biden." She says the real Republicans "have to" vote for Biden.Faux-conservative Alyssa Farah Griffin says she's open to it. pic.twitter.com/XjxWM5Bt5l — Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) January 24‚ 2024 “I need you guys to tell me why she thinks there’s a path forward‚” Goldberg began. “Because she’s not removing herself‚ so I’m curious what your thought is.” Several of the cohosts began talking at once‚ but Behar came out on top. “Well‚ in the words of Lawrence O’Donnell‚ ‘maybe he’ll choke on a cheeseburger‚'” she said‚ prompting laughs around the table and in the audience. Cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin‚ who has said from the beginning that she would prefer to see Haley with the Republican primary‚ said that she was glad to see the South Carolina Republican remain in the race‚ at least for the time being. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with continuing to fight‚” she said. “She was a two-term governor of South Carolina. I see the math as very hard because Trump has kind of set up the primary so it favors him. Nevada‚ he changed the rules so that — it favors him. All the Super Tuesday states are winner-take-all‚ that favors him.” “It’s tough‚” Griffin continued. “I like that she’s fighting because there’s currently two people standing between Donald Trump and the White House: Nikki Haley and Joe Biden. And that is scary.” Cohost Sunny Hostin followed that up with praise for longtime cohost Ana Navarro — who says that she is a Republican despite her staunch opposition to most of the Republicans currently in office. Hostin noted that Navarro had pushed for Biden when he ran against Trump‚ and went on to argue that all “real Republicans” needed to vote for Biden. Griffin appeared to be open to the idea. “I’m going to listen to Joe Biden. I’m going to hear what he has to say‚” she said.

Just when you think the performers on America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League can’t get any better‚ another person or group proves us wrong. That’s certainly what happened when the Triplets Ghetto Kids took to the AGT stage just the other night. This dance group is made entirely of kids‚ and they’re just as talented as they are adorable. According to their YouTube channel bio‚ this dance group is based in Uganda. They were founded by Kavuma Dauda in 2013 with the purpose of using music‚ dance‚ and drama to help disadvantaged children. Considering the fact that last year they placed sixth on Britain’s Got Talent and are now on AGT‚ it’s safe to say that they’re doing a great job at meeting this goal! Triplets Ghetto Kids Light Up the AGT Stage As soon as these talented kiddos step onto the stage‚ all donning beautifully bright attire‚ the energy in the room shifts. That’s because the high energy of these dancers is absolutely contagious! In fact‚ several audience members found themselves swaying along. “I have been following you guys for a long time on social media‚” Howie Mandel shares. “You always put a smile on my face and everybody’s face. And I think at this time in our lives‚ nothing is more important than putting a smile on anybody’s face.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by America's Got Talent Auditions (@agtauditions) “I am just going to say what I think everybody in the audience is thinking which is you are just brilliant‚” Simon Cowell adds. “… You worked hard for this — winning is important to you. Thanks for coming all this way. It means a lot.” There’s no doubt that the Triplets Ghetto Kids have a bright future ahead of them‚ and we can’t wait to see what they do next! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post “Ghetto Kids” Are Back With Another Joy-Filled Dance: “You Always Put A Smile On My Face.” appeared first on InspireMore.

There can never be too many boy bands. This is a sentiment that seems to ring true for AGT judge Mel B. — as fans know‚ she used to be in a girl band herself. It’s no wonder‚ then‚ that she jumped at the chance to have Travis Japan on her team for AGT: Fantasy League. This Japanese group first made an appearance on the show in 2022. This seven-member band (Kaito “Chaka” Miyachika‚ Kaito “Machu” Matsukura‚ Noel Kawashima‚ Shizuya “Shizu” Yoshizawa‚ Genta “G” Matsuda‚ Kaito “Umi” Nakamura‚ and Ryuya “Shime” Shimekake) made it to the semi-finals. Ultimately‚ though‚ their vocals weren’t strong enough to carry them through to the end‚ earning themselves a buzzer of disapproval from Howie Mandel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Travis Japan (@travis_japan_official) Since the performance that sent them home‚ Travis Japan has worked hard to improve‚ something that Mel B. is happy to help them continue now that they’re back on the show. All of their hard worked clearly pays off in their performance of an original song called Just Dance. Travis Japan Captures Hearts With Electrifying AGT Performance Donning sparkly suits‚ the seven guys of Travis Japan light up the stage with their dancing and music‚ encouraging others to join in on the fun. When it’s time for the judges to weigh in on their performance‚ both Mel B. and Heidi Klum can’t rave enough over their song. Simon Cowell is less enthusiastic‚ though he does share that every time they appear on the show‚ “it makes me feel happy.” Facebook Mandel‚ on the other hand‚ struggles to find the words to express how he feels. Still‚ after seeing how much everyone else adores this boy band‚ even he can’t help but share some positivity. “Here’s the thing‚ it doesn’t matter what I say because‚ ultimately‚ the audience has the choice‚” he says‚ gesturing to the happy audience. As someone who also adores boy bands‚ I can’t wait to see where Travis Japan goes from here! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Japanese Boy Band Divides “AGT” Judges But Wins Over Audience With Infectious Joy. appeared first on InspireMore.

Valentine’s Day is coming up‚ so it’s time to start telling mushy-gushy love stories. Today‚ we’ll be diving into one of the cutest relationship anecdotes ever: when people knew their significant other was “The One.” Whether you believe in “The One‚” or have found your own special person‚ these Reddit stories are sure to warm your heart during these chilly winter months. Let’s take a look! 1. “The One” breaks you out of your shell. This image is from Reddit. Introverts know the value of a good match. 2. This moment was a little more subtle but still powerful. This image is from Reddit. That peaceful feeling is so incredible! The post When Did You Know Your Significant Other Was “The One?” appeared first on InspireMore.