Donald Trump broke his silence on the Senate Majority Leader’s position that Mitch McConnell is trying to control on his way out the door. He commented on X about securing critical judge positions. “Any Republican Senator seeking the coveted LEADERSHIP position in the United States Senate must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without […] The post Trump Made His First Statement About the Senate Majority Leader appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) signaled during an interview over the weekend that President-elect Donald Trump will once again put the clamps on Iran as he did during his first term in office. Hagerty made the remarks during a Sunday CBS News interview with Margaret Brennan on “Face The Nation” while talking about what Trump’s foreign policy will look like. “Iran, we had them shut down,” he said. “Iran was broke. Now they’re able to fund terror all over the world. We had a maximum pressure campaign.” He noted that they were not able to do business with other foreign adversaries during Trump’s first term. “They were not able to do that under the Trump administration,” he said. “That’s why we saw peace breaking out in the Middle East. Without Iran being shut down, which is what we did under the maximum pressure campaign – President Trump led this.” “We were able to move our embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Everybody said it couldn’t happen. It did,” he continued. “The Abraham Accords. Peace was breaking out in the Middle East because Iran could not fund terror.” He noted that the likelihood of Israel getting the hostages back from Hamas has increased because the terrorist organization realizes it’s no longer going to get a free pass like it did under President Joe Biden. “It seems that the entire environment is shifting right now,” he said. “Because they see new leadership coming in. And I’m encouraged by that, and I think we’ll have new opportunities to – again, President Trump was able to deliver peace through strength.” “I think that’s on the way, and I’m optimistic what it might lead to,” he continued. He said that Trump would “focus on the root cause” of the problems in the Middle East, which he noted was Iran. WATCH: Could there be a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel under President-elect Donald Trump? Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) says “it seems that the entire environment is shifting right now because they see new leadership coming in, and I’m encouraged by that.” pic.twitter.com/1GmqB0lOTh — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) November 10, 2024

The Republican Party is “now more diverse than it’s ever been in modern times,” NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explained on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump won re-election last week. Kornacki spoke with “Meet The Press” moderator Kristen Welker about how data show minority groups have shifted toward the GOP over the past eight years while Democrats have attracted more white and college-educated voters. Trump “did it by transforming the Republican Party. It is now more diverse than it’s ever been in modern times, and certainly much more than when Donald Trump first came on the scene eight years ago,” Kornacki said. Using a screen behind him, which displayed election statistics, Kornacki talked about how the results from “pre-Trump” in 2012 compared to now showed more voters under the age of 30, those with an income of less than $50,000, and no college degree gravitate to the GOP. Kornacki discussed race and ethnicity, highlighting the growing “diversity” in the Republican Party. “Again, pre-Trump versus now,” he said. “The black vote still overwhelmingly Democratic, but that’s a 15-point shift. It used to be 87 points for the Democrats, down to 72. How about this? You’ve heard a lot about it this week. This is what the numbers look like. Hispanic voters were 44 points Democratic before Donald Trump. Now, basically a toss-up constituency. And Asian Americans, a 32-point shift there as well. That’s what’s happened to the Republican Party since Donald Trump became its standard bearer eight years ago. This has been the movement.” Kornacki explained how “the story is the opposite” for the Democratic Party, going over results showing that more white voters — though not a majority — are turning blue, as are college-educated voters and people earning more than $100,000. He also got into how Trump “swept” the swing states, highlighting Wisconsin as an example, and “pulled off” becoming the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years, pointing to the “giant strides” he makes in blue states like California. Welker mentioned that the results are in and “they’re not going to change,” but she also noted that counting is still happening in some places. “Yeah. I mean, if you remember from 2020, it took about a month till we got all the national popular vote,” Kornacki said. “And let me just show you, nationally here, one thing we’re waiting on, big — we know California is a Harris state. But as I said, still some votes to come: 75% is in. That means there are millions more votes just from California. And there are other states like this. A lot of it has to do with vote by mail, those ballots taking a long time for some of these states. So when you look at where the current popular vote stands, you know, you’ve got there — probably another 10 million or so, when all is said and done, are going to be added to this. This has been the story for a while in states like California. They take a very long time.”

Chris Martin may be a Grammy-winning superstar, but he’s also a dad with “eyes on the back of his head,” which was a blessing for a little boy at a recent concert in Australia. Coldplay was playing in Syndey on November 7th when the frontman noticed a boy being “squeezed” by the crowd. Chris was worried the boy would get hurt or miss the show, so he paused his set to help. In a TikTok video, the singer spoke to the child and said, “You can sit right here, okay?” as he pointed to a stage-side spot. “You don’t have to be squeezed.” @rubygxpim Chris tried to help the boy find a spot that wasn’t crowded and offered him the best view possible #coldplay #coldplayconcert #coldplaysydney #coldplaymusicofthespheres #sydney ♬ original sound – RUBYG Chris Martin called out to someone, who appeared to be a security guard, and asked for help. “You don’t have to be squished by all these adults,” he continued as he crouched to better see the boy in trouble. The apparent security guard then lifted the boy over a security fence away from audience members. “You sit right there,” Chris added with a smile before asking if he needed something to drink. “We’ll take care of you, man,” he shouted as he ran back to his band. Fans Praise Chris Martin For Helping The Little Boy Mid-Concert The singer’s kind gesture made the crowd roar. After a video of the interaction went viral, more fans cheered. “This was the best part of the night!” gushed a fellow concertgoer. Other commenters called Chris Martin “a class act,” “wonderful,” and “beautiful.” Another fan noted that Chris has a history of kindness and remembered how he reacted to the near-attack in Vienna over the summer. “Omg, this man! Never been into Coldplay until watching what he did for the Swifties in Vienna (played TS songs after shows canx for Terr***t threat),” they wrote. “What a gem he is.” Click here for the source of this story’s featured image. The post Chris Martin Stops Concert When He Spots A Little Boy In Trouble appeared first on InspireMore.

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Ask any southerner: Waffle House doesn’t close. It’s open 24/7, even on holidays — in fact, Christmas is its busiest day of the year. Its never-ending breakfast menu is a staple of American life. So when Waffle House does close — when the bright yellow lights dim and the doors lock — you know things have gotten serious. When a storm passes and you smell those hash browns frying again, it’s not just a diner reopening — it’s a sign that things are getting better. Anyone who’s spent time at Waffle House knows it’s a bare-bones operation — simple booths, an open kitchen, and a no-frills menu from which you can even order a T-bone steak. Waffle House restaurants are often located along highways in cities and small towns. They have a bit of a reputation for rowdiness, thanks to videos of late-night altercations surfacing online. Yet the chain also has another, more surprising claim to fame: It's uniquely well prepared for disasters. Waffle House headquarters has a storm center and an entire operations and readiness team. Their extensive contingency plans include emergency response teams and pre-stocked supplies, making their closure or limited operation an indicator of something truly serious. Scattered showers The Waffle House Index is a term coined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to measure disaster severity based on the operational status of Waffle House restaurants. It’s kind of similar to the Big Mac Index, which correlates the exchange rate of a country to the local cost of a Big Mac. Waffle House has more than 1,900 locations nationwide. Yet they all share a devotion to their surrounding community. If a serious hurricane spirals out of the Atlantic Ocean, it’s most likely going to be faced with dozens of Waffle Houses — in 2022, Hurricane Ian knocked out at least 35 locations. FEMA noticed that these diners are so resilient that their status during hurricanes correlates with the impact of the disaster. It’s a quirky yet effective metric that exemplifies the odd but vital relationship between Waffle House and FEMA. The Index has three levels:Green: Waffle House is fully operational with a complete menu. This indicates minimal damage. Yellow: The restaurant is open but serving a limited menu. Power outages or supply issues likely impacted operations. Red: Waffle House is closed. This is a serious situation, as these diners rarely shut down.Seeing 'red' The Waffle House Index first gained traction after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Waffle House closures closely followed the storm’s path, with restaurants shutting down in the hardest-hit areas. The correlation became apparent — when Waffle House closes, FEMA knows things are bad. The “red” status was invoked across the Carolinas during Hurricane Florence (2018), as many locations shut down completely due to severe flooding and infrastructure damage In 2021, Waffle House closures in Texas gave FEMA a critical indicator of the severity of the power grid failure and infrastructure breakdown across the state And most recently, during Hurricane Helene, Waffle Houses across Florida’s Big Bend and inland areas hit "red" as the storm devastated the region, signaling the need for urgent relief efforts. American water I won’t dwell on the history and logistics of the Waffle House Index. Every time there’s a major hurricane, the news media is flooded with stories about it. Instead, let’s consider the deeply American cohesion of a federal agency and a chain breakfast joint. The dynamic is familiar: private and public sectors, industry and state, a corporation working alongside a government agency. In the wake of Helene and FEMA’s disastrous response, snarky memes flooded social media, insisting that Waffle House outperforms FEMA. This is silly. Waffle House is not more prepared and equipped than FEMA. But that’s also the wrong comparison to make. The relationship is closer to the dynamic between local and federal. Waffle House is more American because it’s so personal and real. FEMA is more American in its budget, structure, and enormity. America is a beast with the wild heart of a high school dropout.A symbol of recovery Waffle House’s ability to remain open during disasters is due to its robust disaster preparedness. Each location has a crisis management plan, pre-stocked supplies, and emergency teams on standby. This level of preparation sets Waffle House apart as a symbol of community resilience during crises. The faster a Waffle House reopens, the more resilient the area is. When a storm passes and you smell those hash browns frying again, it’s not just a diner reopening — it’s a sign that things are getting better. After a few days of eating MREs, Waffle House is practically gourmet — warm food, shared with lines of fellow survivors. In America, victory over nature is often celebrated with a greasy plate of eggs and hash browns. What could be more fitting?

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