A 6th-grade student was killed and four other students along with an administrator were wounded in the shooting at an Iowa high school on Thursday morning‚ authorities said. A lone gunman‚ who police identified as a 17-year-old student at the school‚ died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound‚ officials said. The gunman‚ who was armed with a pump-action shotgun and a small-caliber handgun‚ made multiple social media posts on Thursday morning before carrying out the attack‚ which police say they are investigating. Authorities also found an improvised explosive device (IED) in the high school building while conducting a search of the area after the shooting‚ Mitch Mortvedt‚ the assistant director of Iowa DCI‚ said in a Thursday afternoon news conference. Mortvedt said that the Iowa state fire marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol‚ Tobacco‚ and Firearms had rendered the IED safe. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Four of the victims are recovering and are in stable condition while one is in critical condition‚ Mortvedt added. The first report on an active shooter inside the school came in at 7:37 a.m.‚ and officers were on the scene within seven minutes. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds praised the “heroic actions” of law enforcement‚ which she said “saved lives.” Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante said earlier in the day that “luckily” there were few students and faculty in the building when the shooter opened fire since classes had not started yet. Kevin Shelley‚ the father of 15-year-old student Zander‚ said his son was grazed by two bullets before hiding in a classroom and texting his dad‚ KCCI reported.

After nearly three years‚ federal officials are still looking for a suspect as part of the investigation into a pair of pipe bombs that were planted outside the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) and Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) offices in Washington‚ D.C.‚ in January 2021. A bulletin issued by the FBI on Thursday said a $500‚000 reward‚ which would be given in exchange for information leading to an individual’s arrest and conviction‚ “remains in effect.” The bureau also said “identifying the perpetrator of this attempted attack remains a priority” for law enforcement and offered information on how to contact investigators‚ including through anonymous tips. Federal authorities say a pair of pipe bombs were planted outside the RNC’s and the DNC’s offices in Washington‚ D.C.‚ on the evening of January 5‚ 2021‚ the night before the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6. Surveillance video of the suspect previously released to the public shows a hooded figure carrying around a backpack and‚ at one point‚ sitting on a bench looking at what appears to be a phone. The @FBI and our partners continue to ask you to help us identify the person who placed pipe bombs in Washington‚ D.C.‚ on January 5‚ 2021. If you recognize the suspect‚ submit a tip at https://t.co/t8G7LO4hxu. https://t.co/GkwJjzogZy — FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 4‚ 2024 The FBI said the bombs did not denote‚ but the agency stressed that “it is important to remember the suspect walked along residential and commercial areas in Capitol Hill just blocks from the U.S. Capitol with viable pipe bombs that could have seriously injured or killed innocent bystanders. Moreover‚ the suspect may still pose a danger to the public or themselves.” Authorities found the devices on January 6‚ which is the day when rioters breached the U.S. Capitol and disrupted lawmakers as they worked to certify Joe Biden’s presidential victory. The pipe bomb found near the DNC reportedly prompted the evacuation of then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris from the building. “Over the past three years‚ a dedicated team of FBI agents‚ analysts‚ data scientists‚ and law enforcement partners has worked thousands of hours conducting interviews‚ reviewing physical and digital evidence‚ and assessing tips from the public about who may have placed pipe bombs on Capitol Hill‚” said David Sundberg‚ assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “The tips we have received so far from the American people have helped us advance the investigation‚ and we ask the public to continue to assist us by taking a fresh look at our Seeking Information webpage‚ which includes images and video of the suspect‚ the suspect’s backpack‚ the suspect’s shoes‚ the explosive devices‚ and a map of the route the suspect walked the night the pipe bombs were placed‚” Sundberg added. Republicans in Congress have pressed federal law enforcement to be more forthcoming in what they have found in their investigation. Steve D’Antuono‚ the former assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office‚ told the House Judiciary Committee last year that FBI investigators found phone carrier data had been corrupted‚ frustrating their January 6 pipe bomb investigation. While facing a line of questioning during a House hearing in July‚ FBI Director Christoper Wray refused to divulge findings from the bureau’s years-long probe. But he did say‚ “I will tell you we have done thousands of interviews‚ reviewed something like 40‚000 video files of which this is one‚ assessed 500-something tips‚ reviewed the devices.”

In an unexpected and contentious move‚ Disney has appointed Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy‚ a filmmaker known for her feminist activism‚ as the director of the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ movie. This decision has sparked intense debate among the franchise’s fanbase‚ with many expressing concerns over the potential for the beloved series to become a platform for social engineering rather than a source of entertainment. Obaid-Chinoy’s previous statements have added fuel to the fire‚ particularly her remark about making men uncomfortable. Such comments have led to speculation that her vision for ‘Star Wars’ may prioritize a political agenda over storytelling‚ causing unease among a significant portion of the audience who simply seek escapism in the cinema. Woke feminist Star Wars director seeks to grow the franchise by alienating the segment of the population that has basically supported it since 1977. It's a bold business plan. Let's see how it works. #StarWarspic.twitter.com/7er0d4Yjam — Tokyo Rosie (@RosieRocks29) January 4‚ 2024 The ‘Star Wars’ franchise‚ valued at billions of dollars‚ has historically been a unifying force‚ captivating fans across gender and age demographics. The introduction of a director whose past work and public statements suggest a divisive approach raises questions about the future of the series and its ability to continue drawing diverse crowds. Critics argue that Disney’s pattern of controversial decisions could be detrimental to its financial success. In 2023‚ the company lost its box office crown for the first time in years‚ and the selection of Obaid-Chinoy is seen by some as another misstep that could lead to further losses‚ with the new ‘Star Wars’ film being predicted as Disney’s “biggest flop yet.” Star Wars will now be directed by a Pakistani feminist activist…..As if it wasn’t woke enough under Disney…. https://t.co/0KHdkgOxy6 — J Hans (@blackhawkce457) January 4‚ 2024 The backlash has been amplified by conservative voices in the media‚ who claim that the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ film is destined to fail if it alienates fans by pushing a perceived anti-male narrative. They argue that the essence of ‘Star Wars’ lies in its ability to transport audiences to a galaxy far‚ far away‚ not in serving as a vehicle for ideological messages. Disney’s choice also overlooks the fact that women have already been shaping the ‘Star Wars’ narrative for years‚ most notably with Kathleen Kennedy at the helm of Lucasfilm. This undercuts the groundbreaking nature of Obaid-Chinoy’s hiring and suggests that the decision may be more about signaling virtue than breaking new ground. As the release date approaches‚ there is a growing sense of trepidation among fans who fear that the core elements of ‘Star Wars’—adventure‚ heroism‚ and the timeless battle between good and evil—may be overshadowed by a polarizing social agenda. The anticipation for the next chapter in the saga is now tinged with apprehension about the direction the franchise is taking. In conclusion‚ while Disney has the right to choose any director for its projects‚ the decision to hire Obaid-Chinoy has stirred controversy and concern. It remains to be seen whether the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ movie will be able to reconcile the expectations of its broad fanbase with the vision of its new director‚ or if it will indeed become the biggest flop in the company’s storied history. The post Disney’s New Direction Risks Alienating ‘Star Wars’ Fans with Controversial Directorial Choice appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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