House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said over the weekend that President Joe Biden failed again with the recent collapse of Syria because there was an opportunity to coordinate with the Turkish government and resolve a situation with the Kurds. Turner made the remarks during a Sunday interview with Margaret Brennan on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” when asked about the stunning collapse of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Russia. “You know, one of the things that we do see here, though, is this is a diplomatic failure with respect to the United States and Turkey,” he said. “You know, the U.S. has troops in Syria. This is on the border of Turkey. Turkey is a NATO ally. The United States is working with the Kurds.” “This really could have been an opportunity for the United States to work to try to resolve the issue between the Kurds, Turkey, and the United States and working with Turkish interests in Syria,” he continued. “Hopefully, this could be an opportunity where there could be a diplomatic support there that hopefully could have – you know, help in this transition in Syria.” He added that President-elect Donald Trump “does absolutely support the Kurds” and he’s “going to look for a diplomatic solution.” CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE WATCH: Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, says the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria is “a diplomatic failure with respect to the United States and Turkey,” saying the conflict “could have been an opportunity” for the U.S. to resolve issues between… pic.twitter.com/VppDNNE9vN — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) December 8, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump said during an interview that aired over the weekend that he feels safe heading into the White House after surviving multiple assassination attempts this year. Trump made the remarks during a Sunday interview on NBC News’ “Meet The Press” with Kristen Welker when asked whether he felt safe after nearly being murdered. “One of the things that made this campaign unprecedented and extraordinary were the horrific attempts against your life,” she said. “Two assassination attempts. Do you feel safe going into the White House for the next four years?” Trump responded: “I have confidence in Secret Service. I know the people. I got to know a lot of them, and I have confidence. It was a bad moment. Something shouldn’t have happened. But I have a lot of confidence, and they really stepped it up.” “They were restricted from giving the — look, I do a rally, and you were at many of them. And I’d have 50,000 people. Joe would have a rally and he’d have 30 people,” Trump continued. “And he had more Secret Service than me. My Secret Service was always asking for more manpower slash womanpower. They were asking for more and more and more, and they couldn’t get it.” CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “I’m not blaming them really, because they were always fighting for more people,” he added. “And they wouldn’t get — now, boy, do we have it.” WATCH: Trump says that he feels “safe” heading into the White House after surviving assassination attempts earlier this year. He said that the Secret Service wanted more assets to protect him but they were “restricted” by Biden. pic.twitter.com/rdhd7tLoA8 — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) December 8, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Alina Habba, one of the attorneys who helped the him fight a slew of legal battles over the past few years, will take a White House role in his second term. “I am pleased to announce that Alina Habba will join my White House Team as Counselor to the President,” Trump said on Truth Social. “Alina has been a tireless advocate for Justice, a fierce Defender of the Rule of Law, and an invaluable Advisor to my Campaign and Transition Team.” Habba “has been unwavering in her loyalty, and unmatched in her resolve — standing with me through numerous ‘trials,’ battles, and countless days in Court. Few understand the Weaponization of the ‘Injustice’ System better than Alina, who has fought relentlessly against the full force of Lawfare with courage and an unshakable commitment to Justice,” Trump said. “As a first generation American of Middle Eastern Heritage, she has become a role model for women in Law and Politics, most recently being named Chaldean Woman of the Year,” Trump continued, concluding with: “Congratulations to Alina, her husband Gregg, and her three beautiful children, Chloe, Luke, and Parker.” Habba, who joins other Trump lawyers picked for roles in the upcoming administration, responded to the announcement on X. “Honor of my life to serve the 45th and 47th President and the American people,” Habba said, along with an American flag emoji. CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Trump has already revealed a number of top White House staff hires. Susie Wiles, who served as Trump’s campaign manager in the 2024 election, was picked to be his White House chief of staff. Trump chose his spokesman, Steven Cheung, to be his director of communications. Another spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, was selected to be White House press secretary. There is also Stephen Miller, who will be returning to the White House to work as Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, and David Warrington, the Trump campaign’s top lawyer, tapped to serve as White House counsel. Trump also unveiled on Sunday a few people he wants to serve at the State Department with his nominee for secretary of state, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Michael Anton, who served as National Security Council spokesman during Trump’s first term, was selected to be director of policy planning at the State Department. Trump said he was picking Michael Needham, who worked as Rubio’s chief of staff, to serve as counselor of the State Department, and nominating former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Christopher Landau for deputy secretary of state.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) said over the weekend that President Joe Biden has imposed no consequences on China after the communist nation carried out the largest hack ever on U.S. infrastructure when it breached U.S. telecommunications carriers and spied on Americans. Turner made the remarks during a Sunday interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” with Margaret Brennan. “You know, one thing that’s very disappointing and we’ve seen from this administration, this malaise or this stasis of where they’re unable to move as a result of the president unable to make a decision,” he said. He continued, “Here, we have this massive breach, this hack that has occurred from China, but we’re hearing nothing from the president himself, no action from this administration as to what their – what consequences there will be.” “This is not – doesn’t need just a technological fix,” he added. “This needs also a diplomatic fix, a nation-to-nation consequences to China.” CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE “In the Obama administration, China hacked the personnel management system of the U.S. government, and there were no consequences. And now we’re seeing China hack the entire system of the nation,” he continued. “There needs to be consequences. They can be economic. They can be in a number of ways.” He said that there were “zero” consequences from Biden and that there was “nothing coming out of the administration.” “China is our most – gravest threat,” he concluded. “How do we address the fact that China is aggressively attacking the United States? And they’re doing that in our telecom.” WATCH:

In Duck Dynasty, the Robertson family introduced many of us to the world of duck hunting and long, bushy beards. They also shared their family and undeniably close bonds. Phil Robertson, the family patriarch, patented the Duck Commander duck caller, creating his duck dynasty, but his most significant accomplishment was raising five children. Today, there are 26 members of the Robertson family all because Phil and Kaye fell in love. Sadly, Phil’s son, Jase, shared on his podcast, Unashamed with the Robertsons, that Phil is very ill, People reported. “Phil’s not doing well. I think I spoke on the 1000th podcast. We were trying to figure out the diagnosis, but according to the doctors, they are sure that he has some sort of blood disease causing all kinds of problems,” Jase said. He added, “And he has early stages of Alzheimer’s. So, if you put those things together, he’s just not doing well. He’s really struggling.”  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sadie Robertson Huff (@legitsadierob) Phil Robertson’s Health News Saddened Duck Dynasty Fans Phil’s granddaughter, Sadie Robertson Huff, shared her thoughts on Instagram, writing in part, “In moments like this, it can feel overwhelming for such bad news to be such public news. But you know what? I’m genuinely so thankful my family chose to make our life public because of how incredible it is that so many people know my grandpa! Y’all got to see the way he lived his life! I’m so glad that so many people have been able to learn from his faith and his love for his family. I’m so proud to be his granddaughter.” “…Sad for the days we are in, but grateful for the days we’ve had,” she added. A fan wrote, “With you. Always in prayer and alongside you friend.” This Duck Dynasty fan felt like Phil Robertson’s granddaughter resembled his passion. “I see his legacy, passion and fire in you!! Keep trusting and doing what God is calling you to do!! Praying for all of you during this time.” “Thank you so much for sharing Sadie! We love you and all of the precious Robertson family! You are all in our prayers! What a legacy,” another wrote. This story’s featured image is by Chris Graythen/Getty Images. The post “Duck Dynasty” Star Sadie Robertson Huff Shares Tearjerking Words Following Phil Robertson’s Diagnosis appeared first on InspireMore.

During the panel portion of the most recent broadcast of CNN State of the Union, conservative commentator Scott Jennings absolutely unloaded on the Biden administration over their duplicity with regard to the pardon of Hunter Biden, and called the media out over their seeming unwillingness to hold The White House accountable. Watch as Jennings nukes Biden from orbit: CNN STATE OF THE UNION 12/8/24 9:50 AM SCOTT JENNINGS: It was a total disgrace. (Biden’s) leaving office in disgrace because of this pardon. And it's not just the pardon, it's the lying. Lie to the American people. According to NBC News, he and his top aides hatched a plan to lie to the American people. And then this week, he didn't even have the guts to go out to the White House podium and take questions about it. He sent Karine Jean-Pierre out there, who was also a part of the lying, and then she continued to gaslight the American people in the media. The American people ought to be pissed, but the media, the people who cover this White House, ought to be absolutely livid at the gaslighting. And then the continued gaslighting and the hostility towards the idea of transparency. This is a monumental disgrace. You think 38, 39% job approval is low? Wait until we test him as he leaves office. He's going out of office as one of the least liked and most divisive presidents we’ve ever had. What would the media’s reaction have been had a pardon under similar circumstances been issued from Donald Trump to Don, Jr.? We’d be talking DEFCON One across the dial, with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer in front of every cable news camera, calling for impeachment. But Hunter? Things are (D)ifferentl, you see. In light of the pardon of Hunter Biden, media reaction has been…muted at best, sycophantic at worst.   Jennings rightly calls out this hypocrisy, as well as the hypocrisy and lack of transparency shown by the Biden White House, both with the Hunter pardon and with the prospective pardons of Anthony Fauce and members of the House January 6th Committee. The rest of the Biden panel’s Biden apologia ranged from “a father’s love” to “circumstances have changed”, even though Obama apparatchik David Plouffe admitted that the Biden/Harris campaigns never led in their own internal polling. If that was the case, then Biden vowed not to pardon Hunter despite knowing he was on track to lose the election. Circumstances never changed.  Jennings is right to call out the gaslighting and dishonesty, even if the rest of the panel (and the Regime Media) seem to be fine with it.  

Abraham Lincoln holds a mythic position in the American consciousness. He’s respected across the political spectrum. He redrew America’s social contract and self-image. And because he led the country through the Civil War and abolition, he’s now accorded a status befitting a Greek god, cast in bronze and marble. Lincoln is essential to the American social contract, which makes him essential to any political cause seeking to reframe the national project. He’s criticized by “woke” leftists and alt-righters as a symbol of the neo-liberal consensus and used as a symbol of equality and unity by those in power.One of the saddest things about the modern world is that the concept of close male friendship has functionally been destroyed.It’s no surprise, then, that the LGBT movement would come to claim him as well. While no American presidents have ever been openly "gay" as such, a handful have attracted questions concerning their sexual proclivities. Lincoln’s predecessor James Buchanan, for example, was America’s only bachelor president, a pink flag for certain historians looking to "out" him.Lincoln's outsized stature naturally makes him a far more tempting catch. As transgender and gay issues increasingly dominate the discourse, there have been more than a few attempts to use speculation about Lincoln’s private life and vague comments in his letters to canonize our 16th president as an official "queer" icon. A deliberate provocationA recent documentary boldly announces its intention in its blunt title: "Lover of Men: The Untold Story of Abraham Lincoln." The film was released this fall to general praise from the press and backlash from conservative media. The filmmakers mostly laughed off said backlash, telling the Hollywood Reporter that they were “thrilled” that Ben Shapiro, Alex Jones, and Elon Musk were furious about it. “The reason that they notice the film is because it is compelling. This story is provocative,” said director Shaun Peterson.The case "Lover of Men" makes goes roughly like this: Lincoln had very close relationships with multiple men throughout his adult life, relationships that were arguably more intimate than traditional friendships. He shared beds with men for months or years at a time, revealed details of his sex life to them in letters, and openly expressed his deep emotional connection to them.The film essentially argues that Lincoln was LGBT avant la lettre, living an identity that would today be recognized as "queer," "fluid," or "non-conforming." Whether Lincoln actually had sex with any of these men is largely immaterial. Strange bedfellows"Lover of Men" dismisses most of the immediate rebuttals with a shrug; the first among them being that beds in the 19th century were expensive and scarce, and it wasn’t uncommon for inns to assign multiple men to a bed or for male friends to share beds. Peterson's argument relies upon the common modern assumption that intimacy and sexuality are deeply entwined things. The possibility that two men would share deep affection without any hint of the erotic is mostly overlooked because the alternative soundbite — Lincoln was gay! — proves irresistible.Ironically, Peterson's eagerness to reach this conclusion tells us more about the America of today than it does about Lincoln's era. One of the saddest things about the modern world is that the concept of close male friendship has functionally been destroyed. Even progressive feminists will admit that one of the privileges women enjoy is the ability to form intimate, non-sexual relationships without any hint of Eros. Men consequently tend to be lonelier than women and have more trouble intimately bonding.Part of this can be attributed to a decline in fraternal organizations, with most male-only organizations now admitting women. Part of it is also the growing masculine insecurity with being perceived as unmasculine. The erosion of male friendshipStill, the pernicious influence of the LGBT lobby's tendency to cast public male intimacy as gay should not be underestimated. One needs only recall the particularly fanciful attempts to affirm the secret, sexual passion between "Lord of the Rings" protagonists Frodo and Sam, despite all evidence to the contrary, not least of which is author J.R.R. Tolkien's devout Catholicism. The result is a negative feedback loop. Men have fewer and fewer opportunities to express themselves. They are criticized for not being emotional; at the same time, any emotional expression is seized upon as evidence of homosexuality. Tolkien's close friend C.S. Lewis, himself a target of LGBT revisionists, diagnosed the problem more than 60 years ago in his book "The Four Loves": “Those who cannot conceive Friendship as a substantive love but only as a disguise or elaboration of Eros betray the fact that they have never had a Friend. The rest of us know that though we can have erotic love and friendship for the same person yet in some ways nothing is less like a Friendship than a love affair.”Was Lincoln "closeted"? It's certainly possible — but it seems likely that the claim is beyond proving. "Lover of Men" takes this as reason enough to indulge its speculation. As one interviewee argues, “If the naysayers had their way, there wouldn’t be a gay history because you couldn’t prove it.” And yet "Lover of Men" is not content to settle for the past. Appropriating Lincoln’s life as a story of repressed homosexuality is a means to entrenching the LGBT movement's power in the present; one commentator goes so far as to say the 14th Amendment should be extended to Americans identifying as transgender. Whatever one's personal opinions on the matter, using Lincoln as a vehicle for modern-day activism in this way is bad history. We don’t know the secrets of Lincoln’s cloistered heart, and neither do the historians Peterson has assembled. We should be happy to admit our ignorance; some things are meant to remain a mystery.

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