The United States Postal Service (USPS) is delaying the release of documents related to election integrity planning until after Election Day, creating questions about the security of ballots cast from overseas amid the Democratic Party’s push to mobilize voters abroad. The Federal Voting Assistance Program, the government office tasked with assisting voters living outside our borders, estimates that 2.8 million eligible voters currently reside outside the United States. The Democratic Party, however, estimates that there are 9 million such voters and is spending $300,000 in a get-out-the-vote effort specifically tailored to them. Democrats Abroad did not respond to a request for comment on how it obtained its estimate. Eligible voters abroad include military service members, military spouses, diplomats, and other Americans studying or working abroad. The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) protects their right to vote, and a majority of completed UOCAVA ballots are returned by postal mail. Postal mail in Georgia has been disastrous for much of this year, thanks to a new mail processing plant that opened in February in the tiny town of Palmetto. In March, less than 43% of the state’s First-Class Mail was delivered on time. People missed bills and legal notices and ran out of prescription medications, through no fault of their own. Months later, more than 20% of inbound First-Class Mail is still being delivered late, according to the USPS performance dashboard. If this continues through the election, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is on track to disenfranchise thousands of would-be voters. Meanwhile, USPS is trying to assuage public concern by adding additional pickups and deliveries and expediting election mail, among other measures. On August 30, I filed a public records request asking the USPS to release emails, text messages, and other records from ten officials related to the security of mail-in ballots, including overseas ballots, being returned to Georgia. Federal transparency law requires the USPS to respond within 20 business days in the absence of “unusual circumstances.” On October 10, the USPS told me that “unusual circumstances” apply, and it was granting itself an extension of another 20 working days. Conveniently for them, that places the new deadline three days after Election Day. Incompetence at the USPS leaves mail-in ballots vulnerable to the most obvious form of voter fraud, in which legal ballots do not get counted. But UOCAVA ballots are also vulnerable to the form of fraud in which illegal ballots do get counted. Several states accept UOCAVA ballots that arrive after Election Day so long as they were postmarked on or before Election Day. Georgia is one of these states, with a three-day grace period; Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina each have even more generous return policies and thus even a larger span of time for fraud to take place. The Democratic Party claims to know exactly how many UOCAVA voters are eligible to vote in each swing state, as evidenced by a handy chart included in their press release. In Georgia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin, the DNC says the number of UOCAVA voters is higher than the margin by which Biden won the state in 2020. The DNC created a dedicated registration site for UOCAVA voters, which has the added benefit of transmitting a voter’s information through Democratic Party-owned servers when anyone uses the site to register or to request a ballot. Voters may not realize this: The site’s home page appears politically neutral, save for small text in the bottom right identifying the site as being paid for by the Democratic Party Committee Abroad. The site claims it does not store sensitive information nor have access to it, though other information is stored for 90 days following the election. Should the Democrats be less than truthful about which data they store and access, they would find themselves equipped with nearly everything it would take to submit fake ballots. They would not even need the ballots sent out by states: Voters abroad who are registered but do not receive a ballot in time may use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), a blank ballot not tailored to any state or district, and send it to their polling place. While this is well-intentioned to protect the voting rights of Americans abroad, the FWAB requires only basic information from a voter, including their address and signature. The future of this country hinges on a free and fair election with no room for doubting its integrity. The current UOCAVA voting system, combined with poor performance by the USPS, leaves our election integrity at risk.  * * * Angela Morabito is a visiting fellow at Independent Women’s Forum (iwf.org) and the spokesperson for the Defense of Freedom Institute. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Renowned journalist Catherine Herridge claims CBS News blocked her critical report on Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election. The effort to censor the Hunter Biden story was broad and deep. Government was involved, old media was involved, social media was involved and that is a scary reality. Suppression Allegations Catherine Herridge, a seasoned journalist known for her integrity, has accused CBS News of suppressing her report about the Hunter Biden laptop story just before the 2020 presidential election. Herridge had gathered substantial evidence pointing to financial dealings involving Hunter Biden, including a significant retainer fee from a Chinese energy firm. Despite presenting this information to CBS executives, her report was shelved without explanation. Herridge described feeling ill as she watched a “60 Minutes” segment that portrayed the information on the laptop as unverified. She revealed that her diligent work included verifying emails and corroborating court records, yet collaborative efforts between CBS divisions to accurately confirm her findings were absent. BREAKING: IRS Whistleblowers Involved in Hunter Biden Tax Case Reveal IRS, DOJ, and FBI Knew Laptop “Was Real” Immediately; Claim Prosecutors Demanded They Not Ask Questions About Joe Biden Ahead of 2020 Election “There were a lot of overt investigative steps that we were not… pic.twitter.com/WKyS8Pi5pj — Catherine Herridge (@C__Herridge) October 29, 2024 Obstacles and Aftermath While Herridge continued her investigative work, CBS refrained from assigning its investigative unit to delve further into the laptop story, leaving her perplexed. She maintained that the records could be vetted and confirmed. CBS eventually conducted a forensic review of the laptop data two years later, following midterm elections, which finally authenticated its contents. Interestingly, the New York Post was the only mainstream media outlet covering the story at the time. Social media platforms subsequently faced backlash for restricting posts about the report. Meanwhile, Herridge’s firing from CBS was surrounded by controversies including unexplained seizure of her reporting materials, though they were later returned. Fired CBS reporter Catherine Herridge reveals how network killed Hunter Biden story: ‘I felt sick’ https://t.co/aU8R60uqHm pic.twitter.com/5c8Cb3qDWa — New York Post (@nypost) November 4, 2024 Leadership Changes and Future Implications The leadership dynamics at CBS appear to have played a significant role in these developments. Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, a CBS executive, faced accusations of obstructing Herridge’s work and sidelining reporters. Ciprian-Matthews has since stepped down from her position and plans to exit the network entirely after the 2024 election cycle. This change of guard raises questions about the implications for journalistic independence and accountability within news organizations. The discourse surrounding Catherine Herridge’s allegations continues to spotlight concerns about media transparency, bias, and credibility, especially during critical electoral periods. As the debate over media integrity deepens, it is crucial for the public to stay informed and critically evaluate the narratives presented by their news sources. Sources: How CBS spiked the Hunter Biden story. Whistleblowers Involved in Hunter Biden Tax Case Reveal IRS, DOJ, and FBI Knew Laptop “Was Real” The post CBS News Allegedly Suppressed Hunter Biden Story Before Election, Herridge Claims appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

As we’ve seen from storms like Hurricane Helene, flooding can be deadly. Even with a heads-up, making a plan for these storms can be tricky. That’s what makes flash floods all the more dangerous. This is the type of flooding that folks in Valencia, Spain recently experienced. In mere minutes, the unexpected downpours became one the most powerful floods they’ve ever had. Part of what made this flood so powerful is that it led to rivers and canals overflowing into towns and villages. As a result, much of Valencia was saturated. But hearing about the flood and seeing the aftermath are two different things. In the video below, you’ll find chilling satellite imagery that shows what this area looked like before and after the flood. As you can see, the flooding has, quite literally, transformed Valencia. And because the people there had little to no warning of this danger, most did not have time to react. This left people in locations where flooding can quickly turn deadly, like car parks. Thankfully, however, brave heroes are coming together to rescue those in need. Some, like those in the video below, are being rescued by helicopter. Devastating Flooding in Valencia, Italy Inspires Brave Heroes to Take Life-Saving Action While some folks are rescued from helicopters, others are getting a helping hand from their neighbors. Despite the fact that the flood had taken over the road, he ventured outside to rescue a woman and two children who were trapped. To do so, he had to break through a glass door. “We live next door and I saw this man taking the children out of the English school,” Aicha Banaggui, the woman who captured the moment says, “and I thought I would record him for his act of humility, because he is a hero.” In the aftermath of this deadly flooding, these rescue efforts continue to take place — and we have brave folks like the ones in these videos to thank. When devastation occurs, it can be easy to feel hopeless. That makes us all the more grateful for the heroes who are willing and able to stand up for others! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Rescuers Band Together To Save Victims Of Flooding In Valencia, Spain appeared first on InspireMore.

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