Joe Biden delivered his first major campaign speech of 2024 near Valley Forge‚ Pennsylvania last week where he claimed he personally attended the funerals of police officers killed during the January 6 Capitol Riot. In reality‚ no member of law enforcement died that day. Joe Biden said he attended funerals for police officers who died as a result of Jan 6.Exactly 0 officers died due the events on Jan 6. And no‚ the police officer who did died well over a block away from a heart attack doesn’t count. pic.twitter.com/5SmB3NWf6t— MERICA MEMED (@Mericamemed) January 6‚ 2024 Watch Biden’s comments above.

This Week in Historyby Dianne Hermann “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliteratetheir own understanding of their history.” George Orwell Jan. 8-14‚ 2024 January 8 1790 – President George Washington delivers the first State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress in New York City. Many of […] The post This Week in History: Jan. 8-14‚ 2024 appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The Biden administration has sent tens of millions of dollars to Latin American countries for programs that address “root causes” of illegal immigration‚ all as southern border crossings hit record highs.  The Biden administration has spent at least $40 million on immigration-related projects in Latin America in fiscal year 2023 that are ostensibly supposed to help bring down illegal immigration from the region‚ according to a Daily Wire review of foreign spending data.  The projects have been part of the Biden administration’s strategy to pump money into the region with the goal of decreasing illegal immigration. As Biden has sent money abroad‚ Republican lawmakers have urged more funding for security measures at the southern border. Critics also have pointed to Biden’s loose asylum policies and revocation of Trump’s Remain in Mexico policy as key reasons for the skyrocketing border crossings.  Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)‚ a nonprofit that advocates for solutions to uncontrolled immigration‚ told The Daily Wire that the actual root cause of the illegal immigration crisis is the Biden administration’s immigration policy.  “The root cause of the surge of illegal immigration is the policies that the Biden administration put in place from day one‚ and continue to implement in spite of the fact that we’re seeing record numbers of people coming across the border. We seem to break a new record almost every month‚” Mehlman said.  One initiative rolled out in fiscal year 2023 was the Alliance for Root Causes and Opportunities project‚ which is designed to address “the root causes that influence people from Central America to migrate to the United States through Mexico‚” according to the United States Agency for International Development‚ or USAID.  Mexico was allocated $5 million in 2023 for the project‚ which was implemented through Chemonics International‚ a private international development company. Another $3 million commitment to Mexico was designated for “basic education‚” and $2 million was for agriculture in Mexico.  In 2023 alone‚ roughly 670‚000 Mexicans crossed the southern border into the United States. Another initiative‚ described by USAID as the “Irregular Migration Project‚” sent millions of dollars to Guatemala‚ from where roughly 226‚000 illegal immigrants into the United States have come. The purpose of the project is “addressing the root causes of irregular migration in Guatemala.” Two grants‚ one for $8.5 million and the other for $2.5 million were allocated in fiscal year 2023 for Guatemala in the “good governance” sector. Another grant under the project was $2.2 million for “conflict mitigation and reconciliation‚” while a fourth was $500‚000 for “civil society.” All the money is distributed with the help of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)‚ the United Nations’ immigration organization that says it is “dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.” The IOM feuded with former President Donald Trump by declining to seat his nominee to head the organization.  USAID also works with IOM on multiple projects under the “Scholarships For Educational Opportunities” banner.  “The project aims to mitigate irregular migration from El Salvador by increasing equitable access to formal educational opportunities for potential migrants and returnees to engender hope‚ prosperity‚ and positive self-worth in their lives‚” the program’s description at USAID reads.  In fiscal year 2023‚ $4 million was designated for “basic education” in El Salvador while $2.9 million was allocated for “higher education.” There were also two grants for “private sector competitiveness‚” both worth roughly $1.5 million.  Nearly 60‚000 El Salvadorans illegally entered the United States in 2023. Haiti‚ which has seen an epidemic of gang violence and civil disorder this year‚ was given two grants of $3.6 million and $2.7 million for “good governance” and “policies‚ regulations‚ and systems‚” under the banner of “Humanitarian Assistance.”  The justification for the project was rooted in the fact that tens of thousands of Haitians have arrived at the U.S. border. In 2023 alone‚ roughly 69‚095 Haitians entered the United States through the southern border.  “Since the end of August 2021‚ there are thousands of Haitians assembling in makeshift sites on the Mexican side of the border to wait while deciding whether to attempt entry into the U.S. carrying their belongings‚ the migrants have been traversing the ankle-deep river between Mexico and Texas. As of 17 September‚ there were about 13‚700 new arrivals in Del Rio City‚” the USAID project description says.  “The International Organization of Migration (IOM) aims to support the improvement of reception facilities to better welcome migrants upon their return to Haiti‚ both in Port-Au-Prince and Cap-Haitian. This will enable key stakeholders involved in migrant assistance to be prepared for repatriations and stand ready to welcome migrants even when informed in a very short notice‚” USAID added. The United States also sent millions to the region in general‚ under one project with the purpose of “Assistance for Informed‚ Safe and Dignified Returns of Vulnerable Migrants in Participating Countries of the Americas‚” according to USAID. This project was worth $2.5 million and implemented alongside the IOM. In total‚ the United States allocated $1‚781‚452‚241 on all aid projects in fiscal year 2023 for Latin American countries where hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants came from. This included $441‚300‚796 to Colombia (137‚389 illegal crossings)‚ $9‚519‚970 to Cuba (63‚135 illegal crossings)‚ $50‚751‚799 to Ecuador (106‚635 illegal crossings)‚ $145‚002‚715 to El Salvador (59‚693 illegal crossings)‚ $187‚388‚066 to Guatemala (225‚998 illegal crossings)‚ $331‚549‚853 to Haiti (69‚095 illegal crossings)‚ $151‚007‚802 to Honduras (213‚853 illegal crossings)‚ $112‚633‚591 to Mexico (671‚128 illegal crossings)‚ $27‚111‚714 to Nicaragua (16‚690 illegal crossings)‚ $119‚346‚269 to Peru (55‚276 illegal crossings)‚ and $205‚839‚666 to Venezuela (302‚736 illegal crossings). Neither the White House or the State Department responded to request for comment. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The $1.7 billion total is just slightly under the $1.8 billion per year requested by Trump over a ten year period to construct a border wall. While Mehlman said that funding for a complete border wall‚ more detention centers‚ and additional Border Patrol officers would be helpful‚ the number one priority needed to be taking away incentives to enter the U.S. illegally. “The number one priority actually does not entail money‚ it is creating deterrence. The people who are coming are coming for rational reasons. They understand that if they get to the border there is very‚ very high probability that they will be allowed to remain here indefinitely. We need to change that perception‚” he said.  House Republicans visited the border this week calling for the Biden administration to clamp down on the crisis and secure the border.  “We were shown firsthand how the President’s reckless open-border policies are devastating communities across the state‚” House Speaker Mike Johnson said of the visit. “The Biden Administration is showing once again it is obviously their deliberate strategy to keep the border open and continue the chaos and humanitarian crisis their policies have created.” Got a tip worth investigating? Your information could be the missing piece to an important story. Submit your tip today.

Every Sunday morning‚ legacy media outlets are taken over by elected officials‚ aspiring elected officials‚ administration insiders‚ and the usual collection of talking heads — all of whom are there to discuss specific policies‚ push talking points‚ or simply promote their own campaigns. For those who don’t spend their Sunday mornings glued to the television — and their Sunday afternoons attempting to unravel a full week’s worth of network and cable news media spin — The Daily Wire has compiled a short summary of what you may have missed. ABC News‚ “This Week”: A panel discussion on ABC’s “This Week” focused on the 2024 election and what it could mean for the future of the United States. USA Today’s Susan Page noted that most of the main issues — states attempting to remove former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot‚ Trump in court for any number of the other indictments against him — were going to play out in the court. “The action in the Supreme Court will be more crucial determining who wins‚” she said. The 2024 presidential campaign is “really being waged” in the Supreme Court due to 14th Amendment ballot initiatives and Trump legal battles‚ USA Today’s @SusanPage says. “The action in the Supreme Court will be more crucial determining who wins.” https://t.co/eVyWvG0Eyd pic.twitter.com/deMEu1cIDK — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) January 7‚ 2024 The Associated Press’ Julie Pace pointed to President Joe Biden‚ who has already made it clear that his campaign will once again be driven by stoking fear of what could happen if Trump won reelection. “Joe Biden feels like pushing that message—leaning into what could happen if Donald Trump were to have a second crack at being president is really the crux of his campaign‚” she said. “Joe Biden feels like pushing that message—leaning into what could happen if Donald Trump were to have a second crack at being president is really the crux of his campaign‚" AP’s @JuliePace says. https://t.co/aE4pfd4w1G pic.twitter.com/wR8uxHzsxK — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) January 7‚ 2024 Former interim DNC Chairwoman Donna Brazile borrowed a line often stated by the Biden campaign in 2020‚ saying‚ “Democracy is on the ballot.” “It will be on the ballot in 2024‚ 2026‚ 2028‚ because Donald Trump is poisoning the well once again‚” she said. Former DNC chair @DonnaBrazile says democracy is on the ballot again this year. “It will be on the ballot in 2024‚ 2026‚ 2028‚ because Donald Trump is poisoning the well once again.” https://t.co/LW8iO1Pzde pic.twitter.com/nbe1wQhGqk — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) January 7‚ 2024 CBS News‚ “Face the Nation”: House Speaker Mike Johnson sat down with “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan‚ and he outlined the reasons it was important for the House to move forward with an official vote on an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Johnson explained that taking the vote was a “necessary step” that gave the House the power to enforce subpoenas related to the proceedings — subpoenas like the one with which Biden’s embattled son Hunter already refused to comply. “We’ve not made a determination that impeachment is going to happen here‚” Johnson continued‚ making it clear that the outcome had not been predetermined. “You can’t prejudge an impeachment inquiry.” .@SpeakerJohnson says House Republicans passing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden was "a necessary step" to enforce subpoenas‚ but "we've not made a determination that impeachment is going to happen here." "You can't prejudge an impeachment inquiry‚" he says. pic.twitter.com/EUnflRjfVI — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) January 7‚ 2024 CNN‚ “State of the Union”: Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) joined anchor Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union‚” where he voiced his concerns about the fact that no one appeared to have been apprised fully of the situation when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on January 1. “I do wish that had been disclosed‚” Clyburn said‚ adding that he believed it was Austin’s “duty” to keep people informed. .@RepJamesClyburn tells @jaketapper that Secretary Lloyd Austin has a "duty" to keep the public informed on his recent hospitalization. "I do wish that it had been disclosed." pic.twitter.com/TJ6LigeoS8 — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) January 7‚ 2024 Clyburn also spent part of his interview claiming that former President Trump — who had barely announced his candidacy at the time — was somehow at least partly responsible for the mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015. WILD: A historically illiterate Democrat Rep. Jim Clyburn says Donald Trump — who wouldn't become president for another 18 months — is to blame for the horrific 2015 shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston… pic.twitter.com/wlD4MWzXtI — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) January 7‚ 2024 CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP NBC News‚ “Meet the Press”: President Biden’s Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks joined “Meet the Press” anchor Kristen Welker to discuss the administration’s major priorities going into what could be a tough campaign and then a potential second term in the White House. First on the list‚ according to Folks‚ was “restoring Roe v. Wade‚” although he was not clear on how the Biden administration planned to move forward on that — and made no mention of why they had not taken action on that front in the 18 months since the landmark abortion case was overturned. Also on the list were “banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines‚” “capping the cost of insulin‚” and “forgiving student loan debt.” Folks did not mention a plan to improve the economy‚ tackle inflation‚ reduce the overall cost of health care‚ or prioritize education‚ however — all of which are‚ according to a recent ABC News/IPSOS poll‚ the top priorities of American voters. WATCH: What would be the priorities in the second Biden term? The Biden campaign’s @quentinfulks says … 1. Restoring Roe v. Wade2. Banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines3. Capping the cost of insulin4. Forgiving student loan debt pic.twitter.com/ViwdltSdOs — Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) January 7‚ 2024 FOX‚ “Fox News Sunday”: “Fox News Sunday” anchor Shannon Bream spent a good portion of Sunday’s broadcast discussing the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border‚ noting that the record-breaking numbers of illegal aliens crossing the border almost daily — over 300‚000 in the month of December alone — was enough to cause even Democratic mayors and members of Congress to call on President Biden to take action. Bream spoke with Mayor Mike Johnston (D-Denver‚ CO) about the influx of illegal immigrants in his city and what he intended to do about the situation. Johnston argued that the crisis was “solvable‚” saying that one major problem was that the illegal immigrants were being bussed from border states into self-described “sanctuary cities” but they were not being granted work permits. “When we have 30 or 40‚000 people arriving without work authorization‚ without federal support‚ it is going to be a huge strain on cities. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t solve it‚” he said. “We could solve it if we actually had work authorization for folks that came‚ if we had resources at the border so that you could adjudicate these asylum claims faster‚ we have folks that arrive in Denver and their court dates are 2029.” WATCH: Denver Mayor @MikeJohnstonCO on his plan to combat the migrant crisis in his city. pic.twitter.com/iGBqy8pZdz — Fox News Sunday (@FoxNewsSunday) January 7‚ 2024 MSNBC‚ “Inside With Jen Psaki”: Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki opened her show with a monologue about the craziness of the current times — and as per usual‚ the focus of all the craziness was‚ in Psaki’s estimation‚ former President Trump. She laid the groundwork in a timeline‚ noting that on Friday — just one day prior to the third anniversary of the January 6th riot on Capitol Hill — the Supreme Court had agreed to hear Trump’s case regarding Colorado’s efforts to remove him from the Republican primary ballot. “Even if the justices do leave Donald Trump on the ballot‚ his position as the pro-insurrection candidate isn’t really in doubt‚ right?” Psaki claimed. “He’s not running from the insurrection‚ he’s embracing it.” .@jrpsaki: “Even if the justices do leave Donald Trump on the ballot‚ his position as the pro-insurrection candidate isn't really in doubt‚ right? … He’s not running from the insurrection‚ he’s embracing it.” pic.twitter.com/Jw49P4WEWm — Inside with Jen Psaki (@InsideWithPsaki) January 7‚ 2024

In a recent televised interview‚ former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a startling assertion that has sent ripples through the political landscape. Pelosi suggested that individual states possess the authority to override the U.S. Constitution and disqualify candidates from the presidential ballot—a statement that left even seasoned political commentators taken aback. During the interview‚ when asked about the eligibility of a candidate for the presidency‚ Pelosi responded with a vague reference to varying state laws‚ seemingly implying that these could supersede constitutional mandates. This notion directly challenges the established requirements set forth in the Constitution for anyone aspiring to the nation’s highest office. Nancy Pelosi on if she thinks Donald Trump is ineligible to be on the ballot: “They have different laws from state-to-state.” ABC: “It's the Constitution…” PELOSI: “That's not the point.” pic.twitter.com/IUdimUNTHp — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 7‚ 2024 The U.S. Constitution clearly outlines three criteria for presidential eligibility: one must be a natural-born citizen‚ at least 35 years old‚ and a resident within the United States for no less than 14 years. Pelosi’s remarks‚ however‚ introduce a controversial idea that states could potentially bypass these stipulations‚ raising questions about the integrity of federal electoral processes. The conversation took a turn when the interviewer‚ visibly surprised by Pelosi’s comments‚ interjected to remind her that the qualifications for the presidency are grounded in the Constitution. Pelosi’s retort‚ dismissing the point‚ only added to the confusion and controversy surrounding her claim. NANCY PELOSI'S DAUGHTER ADMITTING J6 WAS A HOAX Nancy Pelosi's daughter was secretly recorded talking about the fake staged J6 insurrection. Shall we keep going? You don't have to answer that. pic.twitter.com/ChCzmp2wZQ — Redpill Drifter (@RedpillDrifter) January 6‚ 2024 This exchange comes against the backdrop of ongoing legal battles concerning the eligibility of certain candidates. Notably‚ the Colorado Supreme Court recently disqualified a high-profile candidate from the 2024 ballot‚ a decision which was subsequently appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The nation’s highest court has agreed to hear oral arguments on the matter‚ drawing national attention to the interpretation of the 14th Amendment and its implications for public officials. Pelosi’s comments have sparked a heated debate over the balance of power between state and federal jurisdictions‚ particularly in the context of presidential elections. Critics argue that allowing states to set their own rules for presidential eligibility could lead to a fragmented and inconsistent electoral system‚ undermining the uniformity intended by the framers of the Constitution. Supporters of a strict constitutional interpretation are sounding the alarm‚ warning that such a precedent could have far-reaching consequences for the democratic process. They contend that the Constitution was designed to provide a stable framework for governance‚ and any deviation from its clear directives threatens the very foundations of American democracy. As the nation grapples with these complex legal and constitutional issues‚ the conversation initiated by Pelosi’s remarks is likely to continue stirring debate. The implications of her statement may extend well beyond the current election cycle‚ challenging long-held assumptions about the sanctity of constitutional law in determining who is fit to lead the United States. The post Shockwaves as Pelosi Claims States Have Power to Disqualify Presidential Candidates appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Baby pigeons might be the ugliest chicks on the planet! These little baby birdies look like aliens invading the planet. Because of their nesting habits‚ it is rare to glimpse a pigeon chick in the wild. These poor little imps are so ugly; they’re cute. Image from Flickr. We can’t say that all species of pigeons have ugly babies‚ mainly because we haven’t seen them all ourselves! There are 352 species recognized by the International Ornithological Committee (IOC). Pigeons and doves are in the same family and have a similar appearance. Some of the adult birds are beautiful. The common pigeons we see hanging out on freeway overpasses definitely have some ugly offspring. Image from Instagram. As you can see‚ these scrawny little fuzzballs look like aliens. The beak is odd‚ and there are no pretty feathers yet. They are almost covered with icky-looking and unruly down that leaves a few bald spots. Quite honestly‚ it makes the poor things look like they have some form of bird mange. But give them a week‚ and you’ll see a huge difference. Image from Instagram. The shape of the beak is a special design that allows the baby chick to suck a high-protein slurry. Mother pigeons create slurry in their crop. You might need some definitions. Slurry means mushy‚ partially digested sludge that forms in an enlarged esophagus or crop. Slurry is a form of pigeon milk. The baby’s beak that allows them to suction the slurry directly from the crop. Because of their anatomy‚ the chicks collect slurry‚ or crop milk‚ in their own crop. This allows more time between feedings and gives the mama pigeon a little break. Image from Instagram. The image above shows the feeding process using a syringe. Baby Pigeons Grow Up Fast The actual feeding process is shown in the video below. It looks pretty violent‚ but the mama pigeon keeps her chicks well-fed. Pigeons grow up really fast. These baby chicks will go from newly hatched aliens to flying in just over one month. Within a couple of weeks‚ these small chicks will double in size and begin showing their adult coloration. Image from Instagram. Birds are fascinating‚ and baby pigeons are no exception to that claim. Watch the video below to see these little aliens as they navigate their first few days of pigeon life. Share it with your friends because we’re pretty sure they haven’t ever seen baby pigeons‚ either. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexis Broz (@wildlife.alexis) You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post The Weirdest Little Bird You’ll Ever See — Peep These Alien-Looking Baby Pigeons. appeared first on InspireMore.

An off-duty firefighter made one woman’s year when he drove hours through the night to return her lost purse. Georgia‚ who works for a popular fashion store in the UK named Bows Boutique‚ left her purse at a gas station after her company Christmas party in early December. When she realized it was missing‚ she was terrified and heartbroken. But her tears quickly dried when a man named Nyma showed up at her door—carrying her purse. A ring camera caught Georgia and Nyma’s exchange‚ and the owner of Bows Boutique posted the footage on the store’s Instagram page. In it‚ Nyma rings her doorbell and Georgia answers it using a phone app. The kind firefighter explained where he found the lost purse and said he decided to drive straight to her house so she wouldn’t have to experience an extra moment of panic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bows Boutiques (@bowsboutiquesofficial) Georgia Searches For Kind Firefighter Who Returned Her Purse Georgia was moved to tears and kept offering to send Nyma money for his good deed‚ but he refused. He simply asked her to “pay it forward‚” and explained that it was no trouble for him. Because she wasn’t home at the time‚ he left the purse in an empty garbage bag and left. “One of the girls lost her handbag‚ and this guy came to Hertfordshire from North London to bring it back because he found it!!” reads the caption. “It’s safe to say he was the hero and we are all at Bows so grateful for making our girl so happy how amazing is this to do and a huge THANK YOU” Because the owner and Georgia were so touched by the gesture‚ they embarked on a search for the mystery man so they could give him a proper “thank you.” It didn’t take long to find him. When they did‚ they invited him to the store for an official meet and greet shortly after—and he went. Instagram “He is such a genuine kind man‚” reads another post. “It was an absolute pleasure to meet him. His videos had millions of views and we hope he will be a positive influence on many.” Watch the heroic firefighter return Georgia’s lost purse below. And share this video to remind everyone that a little kindness goes a long way! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Off-Duty Firefighter Drives Hours To Return Lost Purse To Rightful Owner. appeared first on InspireMore.