Former President Donald Trump called on President Joe Biden to terminate Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after the Pentagon chief was incapacitated for days without telling anyone. Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday evening that the defense chief should be “fired immediately” after Austin failed to notify the White House or top national security officials for several days that he was hospitalized. Austin checked into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last week over complications from an elective surgery. “Failed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin should be fired immediately for improper professional conduct and dereliction of duty. He has been missing for one week‚ and nobody‚ including his boss‚ Crooked Joe Biden‚ had a clue as to where he was‚ or might be‚” Trump said. “He has performed poorly‚ and should have been dismissed long ago‚ along with ‘General’ Mark Milley‚ for many reasons‚ but in particular the catastrophic surrender in Afghanistan‚ perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our Country!” Austin checked into Walter Reed on January 1 but never notified the White House‚ the National Security Council‚ or Congress until January 4. Austin reportedly spent time in the intensive care unit and remained in recovery in the hospital over the weekend. While hospitalized‚ Austin passed off some of his responsibilities to Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks‚ who was on vacation in Puerto Rico at the time. Hicks was reportedly left in the dark about Austin’s condition‚ as well‚ however. Austin released a statement on Saturday addressing the “media concerns about transparency” around his hospital stay. He did not address his failure to directly notify the White House‚ lawmakers‚ or other top national security officials. He also did not clarify the elective procedure or the complications that led to his hospitalization. “I also understand the media concerns about transparency and I recognize I could have done a better job ensuring the public was appropriately informed. I commit to doing better‚” Austin said. “But this is important to say: this was my medical procedure‚ and I take full responsibility for my decisions about disclosure.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi‚ the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee‚ said in a statement over the weekend that the episode was “unacceptable” and exhibited a “shocking defiance of the law” from the Defense Department. “Worryingly‚ we now have more questions than answers. Why was the notification process under 5 U.S.C. 3349 not followed and who made the determination not to follow it? What role did the Secretary of Defense’s staff play? When exactly was the President notified?” Wicker said. “What justification did the Department have for withholding information from the National Security Council? To what extent was the Secretary incapacitated by his surgery?” “The very fact that we have none of this information is an indictment of an administration which consistently holds Congressional authority on national defense matters in contempt‚” he said.

Comedian Jo Koy blamed his writers for the bad jokes he made while hosting the 81st Golden Globes ceremony Sunday night. The 52-year-old Comedy Central mainstay was announced as a last-minute host after several other celebrities turned the gig down. Koy‚ whose real name is Joseph Glenn Herbert‚ also said the short prep time was one of the reasons his monologue didn’t land. “The minute I signed the contract… I locked myself in a room and started binge-watching everything. While my family was clinking champagne glasses and ringing in the New Year‚ my family was watching ‘Oppenheimer‚’” Koy said from the stage‚ per Rolling Stone. “I loved ‘Oppenheimer.’ I just got one complaint: [It] needed another hour‚ because I felt like it needed some more backstory. My New Year’s resolution for 2024 is to finish Oppenheimer in 2025. I love Oppenheimer — especially the first season.”  The camera cut to the film’s director‚ Christopher Nolan‚ looking unamused‚ which prompted Koy to say‚ “That’s so stupid.” The jokes didn’t get any better as the Golden Globes host compared two of the biggest films of the summer blockbuster season‚ which were both up for awards on Sunday. “‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ are competing for cinematic box office achievement‚” Koy said. “‘Oppenheimer’ is based on a 724-page Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the Manhattan Project‚ and ‘Barbie’ is based on a plastic doll with big boobies.”  This line received audible boos from the audience‚ the outlet noted. Koy added‚ “The key moment in Barbie is when she goes from perfect beauty to bad breath‚ cellulite‚ and flat feet — or what casting directors call ‘character actor.’” That’s when the comedian blamed the lackluster jokes on his writing team. “Some I wrote‚ some other people wrote‚” Koy said in his own defense. “Yo‚ I got the gig ten days ago! You want a perfect monologue? Shut up! You’re kidding me‚ right? I wrote some of these‚ and they’re the ones you’re laughing at.” Taylor Swift also didn’t look happy about getting roasted by Koy. “The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? On the Golden Globes‚ we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift… there’s just more to go to here‚” he quipped. The coverage cut to Swift making a face and taking a sip of her drink. "The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes‚ we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift." pic.twitter.com/lxtnuiuPe4 — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 8‚ 2024 CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP

Over the weekend‚ pro-Palestinian demonstrators defaced the Los Angeles National Cemetery‚ where 85‚000 veterans of wars and their families dating back to the American Civil War are buried. 🚨 VIDEO OF PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS DEFACING U.S. MILITARY CEMETERY 85‚000 American soldiers from 19th‚ 20th‚ and 21st century wars are buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery. Reminder: the pro-Israel side loves America 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZFWUgzXIab — Sia Kordestani (@SiaKordestani) January 7‚ 2024 The California Penal Code states that a person is “guilty of a crime and punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 or by imprisonment in a county jail for not exceeding one year‚ who maliciously does any of the following: Destroys‚ cuts‚ mutilates‚ effaces‚ or otherwise injures‚ tears down‚ or removes any tomb‚ monument‚ memorial‚ or marker in a cemetery‚ or any gate‚ door‚ fence‚ wall‚ post or railing‚ or any enclosure for the protection of a cemetery or mortuary or any property in a cemetery or mortuary. Obliterates any grave‚ vault‚ niche‚ or crypt.Destroys‚ cuts‚ breaks or injures any mortuary building or any building‚ statuary‚ or ornamentation within the limits of a cemetery. The vandals spray-painted “Free Gaza” on the entrance to the memorial‚ later adding the word “intifada‚” which is a call for a war against the Jews of Israel. Today‚ pro-Hamas extremists in LA sunk to a new low vandalizing the venerable grounds of the Los Angeles National Cemetery‚ where 85K American heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedom are interned. They even used a Nazi concentration camp symbol of an upside red triangle pic.twitter.com/53z4y0acRT — Sam Yebri (@samyebri) January 7‚ 2024 The demonstrators chanted “long live Palestine‚” “there is only one solution‚” “from the river from the sea‚ Palestine will be free‚” as National Review pointed out. “More proof that the people who hate #Israel‚ also hate America‚” California congressman Brad Sherman tweeted. “Here‚ at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in my district‚ they deface a cemetery for those who gave their lives to end slavery and protect the world from fascism.” More proof that the people who hate #Israel‚ also hate America. Here‚ at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in my district‚ they deface a cemetery for those who gave their lives to end slavery and protect the world from fascism. https://t.co/0gO4zK8gnN — Congressman Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) January 8‚ 2024 pic.twitter.com/DRe0NVRApI — Sam Yebri (@samyebri) January 8‚ 2024 The anti-America crowd returned not to clean up their vile crime but to add a pro-genocide against Jews postscript: “intifada.” Jews are becoming increasingly unsafe in America because our leaders refuse to acknowledge the danger posed by these growing extremist forces in America pic.twitter.com/BUtzKwu4An — Sam Yebri (@samyebri) January 7‚ 2024 Los Angeles National Cemetery was inaugurated in May 1889‚ when Abner Prather‚ a Civil War veteran with the Fourth Indiana Infantry‚ died at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (now Veterans Affairs)‚ which was situated adjacent to the cemetery. The cemetery was designated for the Pacific Branch National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Fourteen recipients of the Medal of Honor are buried at the cemetery. “A Veteran’s spouse‚ widow or widower‚ minor dependent children‚ and under certain conditions‚ unmarried adult children with disabilities may also be eligible for burial. Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the Veteran‚” the Department of Veterans Affairs notes.

Keanu Reeves is a man of mystery for many of us. If you’re anything like me‚ you love learning new things about this fascinating man. This week on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert‚ Stephen did a rapid-fire interview with him. Discover Keanu Reeves’s favorite song below! While this question was buried within a few other hot-button topics‚ Stephen asked Keanu what song he would listen to if he could only listen to one song for the rest of his life. This image is from YouTube. This is a nearly impossible question if you ask me. How can you just pick one? But it didn’t take Keanu Reeves long to come up with the song he’d stick with. After a contemplative facial expression and a moment of silence‚ Keanu revealed his tune: “Love Will Tear Us Apart‚” by the band Joy Division. Wow! What an epic choice. This powerful song was released in 1980‚ but has clearly had a timeless impact on Keanu Reeves. I wonder if it’s been Keanu’s favorite song for decades? Check out Keanu’s thoughtful responses to the “Colbert Questionert” below. He’s truly one of the most interesting actors in Hollywood! The featured image for this post is from YouTube. The post Keanu Reeves Dishes On The Song He Could Listen To For The Rest Of His Life. appeared first on InspireMore.

This military dog reunion is sure to tug on your heartstrings. After this soldier was separated from his partner military dog during his career‚ he made a pact that once this pup retired‚ he’d find a way to be reunited with him. Well‚ it’s finally happened. Mike and John are together at last! Sergeant Mike Alcala served beside John the German Shepherd for a significant time‚ developing a powerful bond of trust. This image is from YouTube. “I trust him with everything I have‚ with my life‚” Mike shared with the Today Show when interviewed about his military dog reunion. “You have to because these are our partners.” John was an explosive detective dog prior to his retirement‚ serving an important role in identifying dangerous situations. When Sergeant Alcala was transferred‚ John had to stay behind to continue serving his role. Mike knew their time together wasn’t done. Finally‚ after ten years of service‚ it was time for this military dog to retire and be reunited with his soldier. This military dog reunion came after John’s honorary service‚ retiring him officially from the military. John enjoyed a chew toy at the ceremony. This image is from YouTube. Once he was flown home‚ John was brought to Mike’s backyard‚ and the rest is history. He was greeted with hugs and belly rubs‚ and the two couldn’t be happier. “Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Enjoy your retirement!” commented one viewer of the military dog reunion. “Gosh I love hearing this. Bless the dog‚” said another fan of the clip. Check out this powerful military dog reunion below. It’s absolutely beautiful to see the military dog reunited with his soldier and best friend! The featured image for this post is from YouTube. The post Sergeant Finally Reunited With Military Dog He Trained After Pup Retires From Active Duty. appeared first on InspireMore.

Watching award shows to see which performers will get recognized for their work is fun‚ but it’s even better when a win makes history. Last night‚ two of these wins took place back to back and with actors from the same show‚ Beef on Netflix. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun took home Golden Globe awards for best actress and actor in a limited series. In doing so‚ the Golden Globes reports that this makes them the first actors of Asian descent to do so in these categories. As you can imagine‚ Wong and Yeun have many reasons to celebrate these wins. Beef‚ which is all about a feud after a road rage incident‚ is full of drama. But in real life‚ the two actors became fast friends. YouTube In fact‚ during her speech‚ Wong says that the friendships made during the show “will always be the best thing that came out of Beef.” She also goes on to thank her ex-husband‚ Justin Hakuta‚ saying‚ “It’s because of you that I’m able to be a working mother.” Ali Wong &; Steven Yeun Make History at the Golden Globes @representasianproject Steven Yeun’s acceptance speech at the Golden Globes he’s the first Asian American to win this award ♬ original sound – The RepresentASIAN Project During Yeun’s speech‚ he admits that winning feels different than he imagined it would — in the best way. “The story I usually tell to myself is one of isolation and separateness. And then you come up here and you have this moment and you can only just think about everyone else‚” Yeun says‚ adding with a laugh‚ “And that feels like the plot of Frozen.” 'Beef' stars Ali Wong and Steven Yeun become the first Asian-American actors to win Golden Globes for any limited series. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/b58aViAzpL— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 8‚ 2024 These wins are huge for the actors themselves‚ of course‚ but that’s also the case for lots of folks watching at home. “Two Asians won in a row‚” one person write in reply to Yeun’s speech. “I may or may not have cried.” “Beef is an incredible show‚” another fan writes. “The character development is unlike anything I have seen. I’m so happy she won.” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Ali Wong’s And Steven Yeun’s On-Screen “Beef” Makes Golden Globes History. appeared first on InspireMore.

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