The bodies of hostages Tomer Yaakov Ahimas, Maya Goren, Kiril Brodski, Oren Goldin, and Ravid Katz have been returned to Israel./Image: IDF/X

On Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the recovery of the bodies of five hostages murdered by Hamas after the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel.

The bodies of Staff Sgt. Tomer Yaakov Ahimas, 20, Maya Goren, 56, Sgt. Kiril Brodski, 19, Oren Goldin, 33, and Ravid Katz, 51, have all been returned to Israel.

According to the military, the operation to recover the bodies in Khan Yunis was based on precise intelligence information obtained, among other things, “from Shin Bet investigations of terrorists.”

Per IDF:

During an IDF operation led by ISA field analysts and coordinators, the bodies of the murdered hostage Maya Goren, and of the fallen soldiers held captive MSG (Res.) Oren Goldin, SSGT Tomer Ahimas, SGT Kiril Brodski and SGM (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz were rescued from the Khan Yunis area.

According to reliable intelligence obtained, it was determined that Maya Goren was murdered, and MSG Oren Goldin, SSGT Tomer Ahimas, SGT Kiril Brodski and SGM (Res.) Ravid Aryeh Katz fell in combat during the brutal October 7 attack, and their bodies were abducted into Gaza.

The intelligence effort prior to the operation was directed by the ISA and consisted of a combination of intelligence from ISA terrorist interrogations, the IDF Intelligence Directorate Hostages Headquarters and additional sources that contributed to the operation.

The IDF and ISA will continue to operate, using all intelligence and operational means necessary, to fulfill the mission of rescuing all of the hostages.

Goren taught kindergarten at the Kibbutz Nir Oz, where she “lovingly cared for the children of the kibbutz for many years.”

During the terrorist attacks, Hamas either killed, injured, or abducted approximately one-quarter of the 400 residents of Nir Oz.

Kibbutz Nir Oz shared the following news of the recovery of her body, “After more than nine excruciating months, Maya Goren was brought back home to Nir Oz. Maya will return to the soil of the kibbutz she loved, and will be buried next to her husband Avner Goren, who was also murdered on October 7th.”

“Maya was 56 years old, a member of Kibbutz Nir Oz. Mother to Assif, Bar, Gal, and Dekel. She was a hardworking, dedicated kindergarten teacher, who gave loving care to the kibbutz’s children for many years. Maya was murdered and abducted from the baby daycare at the kibbutz on October 7th.”

“The return of her body by the IDF brings an important closure for the Goren family and the community of Kibbutz Nir Oz.”

“Bringing Maya to eternal rest is an important step on the way to recovery of Kibbutz Nir Oz and the State of Israel, a recovery that will not be complete without the return of all hostages – the living ones to their families, and the dead to eternal rest. We must bring them all home, NOW.”

Nursery teacher Maya Goren’s body was just rescued from Gaza. She was murdered on October 7th inside the kindergarten on Kibbutz Nir Oz where she worked. Her body stolen. Hamas set fire to the nursery. 16 children from that kibbutz were kidnapped. Never forget who Hamas are. pic.twitter.com/5JT5ShnY4F

— Heidi Bachram ️ (@HeidiBachram) July 25, 2024

Maya was also a caregiver to baby Kfir Bibas, who, alongside his four-year-old brother and parents, was captured by Hamas. Hamas has claimed Kfir is dead but refuses to show evidence or let the Red Cross examine his body.

Maya Goren pictured with baby Kfir Bibas who was murdered by Hamas.

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Credit: AP; New York Times

What a dirty, disgusting hack.

Chris Wray, who has a record of setting up innocent men in fake kidnapping plots, spying on Catholics at church, raiding the homes of peaceful pro-life activists and terrorizing J6 protesters, and targeting parents at school board meetings, took at swipe at President Trump during his testimony before Congress on Wednesday.

Wray suggested that President Trump was not hit by a bullet but that it was instead shrapnel that caused his injury on stage at the Butler rally.

Wray also admitted his agency and additional federal government employees allowed 8 shots to be fired at Trump during his speech – 8 shots before the gunman was neutralized!

Maybe Wray should not be taking potshots at Trump right now!

The Daily Mail reported:

The FBI’s director has cast doubt on whether Donald Trump was struck by a bullet during the attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania political rally.

Christopher Wray was updating Congress about the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler on Wednesday when he made the explosive statement.

‘With respect to former President Trump, there’s some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear,’ Wray said.

‘I don’t know right now whether that bullet, in addition to causing the grazing, could have landed somewhere else.’

Wray was addressing security failures that allowed gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks to open fire. Crooks, 20, killed firefighter Corey Comperatore, 50, and injured two others including Trump during the shooting.

The presidential hopeful has since given extensive accounts of the moment he was shot and was seen sporting a bandage over his ear.

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Paratroopers of Russia, China and Belarus. Photo courtesy of Russian Military

The China-Russia axis is expanding into Europe, claiming Belarus and possibly Georgia.

People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops are now in Europe, conducting joint exercises with the Belarus military on the Polish border. This, combined with the recent defense agreement signed between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation, marks a strengthening of the CCP-led anti-US, anti-Western axis. This axis includes Iran and is now bolstering its ties with Russia’s ally Belarus, and potentially Georgia.

China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are becoming a tightly-knit bloc that provides diplomatic support for one another and helps each heavily sanctioned member survive.

China and Russia back Iran’s military and nuclear development. Iran funds Hamas and other terrorist organizations, destabilizing the Middle East. China funds Iran and supports Moscow’s economy, while Russia supplies China with energy. North Korea relies on China for most of its economic support and provides munitions to Russia.

Each member of this bloc has its own motivations: Xi Jinping promotes his vision of a Chinese-led world order, Vladimir Putin exploits Russian nationalism, Kim Jong Un follows the Juche philosophy of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, and Ayatollah Khamenei maintains Islamic theocracy.

However, they are all autocracies united in their opposition to the US and the West, and they are attracting other like-minded countries.

It can be argued that Belarus is part of this axis due to its deep political and military integration with Russia. Belarus is a member of the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

Additionally, Minsk supports Russian actions like the annexation of Crimea and the invasion of Ukraine, relies heavily on Russia economically, and participates in joint military exercises.

President Alexander Lukashenko’s authoritarian governance, marked by a crackdown on opposition and flawed elections, aligns Belarus with the other authoritarian, anti-Western regimes.

Russia is a key member of the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which also has included Iran as a full member since 2023. In July 2024, Belarus joined as the newest full member.

Following Belarus’s ascension to the SCO, Belarus and China announced joint military exercises, deepening their defense ties. Belarus joining the SCO, being one of Russia’s primary allies and a former Soviet republic, also marks a deepening of Russia-China ties, as Moscow allows the CCP to access territory that was once under Soviet control.

This development signifies a shift in the SCO’s focus from primarily economic cooperation to an emphasis on mutual security and defense.

The axis seeks to diminish the influence of the United States while also constraining the expansion of NATO. Through the CSTO, SCO, BRICS, and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the axis aims to provide alternatives to Western-dominated groups like NATO, the EU, and the G7.

Each of these Western groupings has a specific focus: the G7 is largely economic, the EU is diplomatic and economic, and NATO is mostly concerned with mutual defense. To compete, the China and Russia-led blocs, particularly the SCO, are experiencing mission creep as they try to address multiple domains.

Some analysts see Belarus joining the SCO as a signal that the organization is now a “multilateral representation of the ‘new international order’” led by China and Russia.

However, the CSTO still exists, and unless China joins the CSTO or the CSTO is dissolved, there will be conflicts and overlaps in the functions of these groupings. Furthermore, the CCP’s goal of gaining global diplomatic clout for the SCO is being undermined by the fact that several of its members are under severe sanctions. Transforming the SCO into a union of despots will not add to its credibility.

Georgia is another European nation pivoting toward Russia and away from the West. In May, young Georgians rioted against a “foreign agent law” modeled on a similar Russian law, viewing it as a shift away from the EU and democracy.

This legislation is seen as restricting freedom of speech, assembly, political affiliation, and NGO activities. Though pro-Western President Salome Zourabichvili vetoed the law, parliament overrode her veto. Most young Georgians condemned this shift.

Shortly after approving the “foreign agent law,” the ruling Georgian Dream party fast-tracked the “offshore law,” which President Zurabishvili also vetoed, but parliament again overrode her veto.

This law raises concerns about facilitating corruption by hiding assets offshore, reducing transparency, and weakening democratic institutions. Critics argue it mirrors Russia’s oligarchic system, concentrating power among a few wealthy individuals.

Combined with the foreign agent law, these moves suggest an effort to curb freedoms and centralize control, highlighting the ruling party’s significant power and raising concerns about the erosion of democracy in Georgia.

Both the EU and NATO have condemned the passage of the foreign agent law. The US warned that the law would threaten democracy in Georgia, reviewing all US-Georgia cooperation and imposing visa restrictions on supporters of the law.

According to the US Department of Defense, “On May 30, the US government began a full review of all bilateral cooperation with Georgia.

The decision to postpone NOBLE PARTNER [an annual joint US-Georgia military exercise] is due to the Georgian government’s false accusations against the United States and other Western entities, alleging pressure to open a second front against Russia and involvement in coup attempts against the ruling party.” As a result, the US has indefinitely postponed its joint military exercises with Georgia.

In 2023, Georgia and China signed a strategic partnership. With Belarus now firmly within the China-Russia sphere, there is a chance that Georgia might follow suit as the axis gains influence in Europe.

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Screenshot: New York Post

The FBI conducted a pre-dawn raid on the $3.5 million Long Island home of Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The lavish five-bedroom home, located in a gated community called Stone Hill in Long Island, was searched thoroughly by agents, though it remains undisclosed whether any items were seized during the operation.

Sources told the New York Post that the search warrant was issued by the US Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, although officials there have remained tight-lipped, declining any comment on the ongoing investigation.

The reason for the raid remains unclear and neither Sun nor her husband, Chris Hu, have been accused of any criminal activity. No arrests were made during the operation.

Sun has had a long career in various government roles across New York State. Her tenure includes working under both Governor Hochul and ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Linda Sun (Credit: LinkedIn)

In September 2021, Sun was appointed deputy chief of staff to Hochul. At the time, she was the highest-appointed Asian-American in the administration.

According to her LinkedIn account:

Senior Advisor on constituent affair engagement, business development and legislative priorities

Oversaw executive operations and constituency affairs, ensuring administration priorities led all decision-making Liaised inter-agency priorities, messaging and culture goals, driving effective communication and goal achievements

Provided tactical support and oversight for special projects and initiatives

Represented the Governor at private and public engagements across New York to deliver consistent messaging of achievements and goals to every constituent.

She left her executive chamber role after 15 months and took a job as Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Business Development with the New York State Department of Labor in 2022.

However, she left state service last year following allegations of misconduct. According to sources familiar with the matter, the misconduct was serious enough to be referred to law enforcement, the Post reported.

Sun’s husband, Chris Hu, operates a high-end liquor store in Flushing, Queens called Leivine Wine & Spirits. He has also incorporated several businesses over the past decade — including one at the start of the COVID pandemic called Medical Supplies USA LLC, according to the New York Times.

WATCH:



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Joe Biden spoke to the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night about his sudden decision to drop out of the presidential race on Sunday.

Many viewers posted their observation that Biden appeared to have a large bruise on the left side of his jaw.

Pool photos taken by Evan Vucci for Getty show a darker patch of skin on the left side of Biden’s jaw that was not able to be concealed by the skin bronzer covering Biden’s face. (The room lighting appears even and is not casting much of a shadow on Biden’s jawline on either side):

Joe Biden gives an Oval Office address on dropping out of the presidential race, pool photo by Evan Vucci,/Getty, July 24, 2024.
Joe Biden gives an Oval Office address on dropping out of the presidential race, pool photo by Evan Vucci,/Getty, July 24, 2024.

The apparent bruise even showed up in a photo taken and posted by New York Times photographer Doug Mills of President Trump watching Biden’s speech on Trump Force One following a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina.

.@realDonaldTrump watches President Biden’s address to the Nation, from his plane following a rally in Charlotte, NC. pic.twitter.com/ohDhsqtVqC

— Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) July 25, 2024

It is also discernable in a photo posted by the Trump campaign’s Margo Martin:

Caption this: pic.twitter.com/FHik7BWzoS

— Margo Martin (@margommartin) July 25, 2024

Photos taken by Saul Loeb/AFP/GETTY on Tuesday of Biden arriving at Joint Base Andrews after spending six days at his Rehoboth Beach, Delaware vacation home recovering from COVID do not appear to show any bruise or discoloration.

US President Joe Biden speaks to the press as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 23, 2024. Biden is returning to the White House after spending nearly a week at his personal residence recovering from Covid and for the first time since dropping his reelection bid. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
US President Joe Biden steps off of Air Force One as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 23, 2024. Biden is returning to the White House after spending nearly a week at his personal residence recovering from Covid and for the first time since dropping his reelection bid. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Conservative activist Robby Starbuck asked, “So, is the White House going to explain the big bruise on Biden’s lower jaw or pretend it doesn’t exist? I’m betting they pretend it doesn’t exist.”

So, is the White House going to explain the big bruise on Biden’s lower jaw or pretend it doesn’t exist? I’m betting they pretend it doesn’t exist. pic.twitter.com/x02IKXGif8

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) July 25, 2024

Laura Loomer, “What is the bruise on Biden’s chin from?”

What is the bruise on Biden’s chin from?

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 25, 2024

Other viewers noticed as well:

WHO GAVE JOE BIDEN THAT BRUISE? pic.twitter.com/iyx19cSiUO

— Dolly (@DollyD2022) July 25, 2024

The makeup crew didn’t coverup the bruise on the side of his chin very well, did Joe Biden have a massive fall. pic.twitter.com/M1Sgq0WaAb

— “Mate” (@tigertuffmark) July 25, 2024

Is that a bruise on Biden’s jaw?

Stroke and fell? pic.twitter.com/L9PoyDjWnL

— Myrna (@GigaBeers) July 25, 2024

Does anyone else notice the huge bruise on President Joe Biden face? pic.twitter.com/42qRnJzGrM

— Cody (@CajunBlaz3) July 25, 2024

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is scheduled to hold a briefing at 1:30 p.m. EDT Thursday. Perhaps a reporter will ask her about Biden’s apparent bruise.

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Local law enforcement took photos of Thomas Matthew Crooks before he attempted to murder President Trump at the Butler, PA rally. (Source: Preliminary findings/Ron Johnson)

On Wednesday, Gab founder Andrew Torba reported that his staff had allegedly found evidence that Trump shooter Thomas Crooks may have had an account on the free speech social media platform.

Torba published nine posts that he believes were written on the social media platform by Thomas Matthew Crooks.

Andrew Torba reported on Gab:

Approximately 30 minutes ago, Gab learned that Thomas Crooks, the deranged Joe Biden supporter who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, may have had an account on our platform. We are unable to confirm that the account in question actually belonged to him.

The account was last active on the site in 2021. As far as we are aware, the account did not use the site to send any direct messages. He posted on the site nine (9) times total.

While the account made very few posts on the site, the majority of them were in support of President Biden. A number of posts in particular expressed support for President Biden’s COVID lockdowns, border policies and executive orders.

We have saved the account data pending receipt of a search warrant.

Andrew Torba later posted a request for prayers.

Would appreciate some prayer. I’m sticking my neck out big time on this one, but I felt it was the right thing to do in the public interest.

Kanekoa the Great later published on his Twitter page the images allegedly posted by Thomas Crooks on Gab.

Kanekoa added this:

NEW: Thomas Matthew Crooks made nine posts on Gab supporting President Biden, COVID lockdowns, and Biden’s border policies, according to Gab Founder Andrew Torba (
@BasedTorba
).

“Im sorry explain to me how trump was ever concerned with what the left wanted, or anybody in the GOP for that matter?”

“The reason all the deaths are down is because you are in stuck in your house.”

“Actually the executive order allows an easier path to US citizenship therefore no longer making them illegals and allowing children to join their already legalized immigrant parents in the US.”

“first of all Biden executive orders don’t incentivize human trafficking as human traffickers aren’t interested in citizenships, likewise the majority of illegal immigrants are not criminals and in fact some studies(such as the one linked below) show lower rates of crime committed by these individuals, it is also unclear if the extensive path to citizenship is in fact effective at routing out potential bad actors hence why there is a review of that system.”

“Thats funny because the first order mandates a reuniting of any families separated at the border, the 2nd and 3rd orders a review of trumps immigration policies and other previous policies. However his order doesn’t actually open borders or reduce the authority of border patrol, or anything that would substantially reduce BP effectiveness.”

Of course, additional context is needed to confirm these Gab posts belonged to Crooks.

Source: Gab.com
Source: Gab.com
Source: Gab.com

This is explosive information if it’s true. We will continue to update this post as we learn more.

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This week’s swap-out of Joe Biden for Kamala Harris provides a nice opportunity to remind everyone of the need to batten down the hatches for election integrity efforts.

As it stands, we have about three and a half months remaining until November 5th, and still much work to be done to shore up the vote tally by election day.

While it remains true that Kamala Harris, as the least popular vice president since the advent of modern polling, cannot possibly win a legitimate election against Donald John Trump, based on the recent hundred million dollar-plus fundraising haul we have seen reported this past week from the Democrats, it is apparent they are – and will – do everything they can to once again steal the 2024 race.

By replacing Biden, it makes crystal clear the fact that President Trump is not going against a single human opponent, but a political machine – propped up by billions of donor money from Hollywood, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley, with the support system of regime media apparatchiks like MSNBC, CNN, and the New York Times, who get down and dirty in the places where politicos would rather not go.  On this score, it is important to not get too lost in the weeds of the Kamala Harris candidacy, or any candidacy of any political opponent going forward.

As I wrote yesterday in an article entitled “Don’t Buy The Kamala Psy-Op,” Kamala Harris is basically the current mascot for the larger Democratic apparatus, which includes the bureaucrats and deep state officials pulling the levers behind the scenes.

She, like Biden, is a puppet – and is as disposable as one too.  An important detail that might have gotten overlooked is that while Harris received the endorsements of Biden, Pelosi, and the Clintons, Barack Obama withheld his endorsement.

It has been reported that Obama believes Kamala Harris cannot beat President Trump, deeming her something of a lightweight who “cannot navigate the landmines that are ahead of her,” according to a Biden family source that leaked this information to the New York Post.

As innocuous as the Obama might sound, it could well be a sign of a deeper, multifaceted strategy: one that might use Kamala to court anxious donors looking to toss their support behind anyone not named Biden, which has so far been successful.

Then, once Kamala fever dies, replace her at the DNC in Chicago next month.  The three-plus weeks between now and the start of the DNC can be multiple lifetimes in politics.  If by then the manufactured boost in the polls that we are told Kamala is now enjoying wears off (as is almost inevitable), do not be shocked to observe another switcheroo, the second in as many months.

And given what President Trump has been saying since the moment he descended that escalator some nine years ago, it makes sense.  He was never running against a single person, but against the Washington Swamp, that uses names like Bush, Clinton, Biden, and now Harris – as cover to pursue its reckless and suicidal policies of open borders, inflation, high crime, and endless wars.

Kamala Harris, as but the latest installment in this decades-long enterprise, is the furthest thing from a legitimate candidate: she is a mouthpiece for the powers that be, a total pawn for special interests that are fundamentally opposed to We the People.

Whether at the border or managing the economy or engaging in global diplomacy, Kamala Harris – and the bureaucracy she represents – has been an unmitigated failure on every single front.

She has allowed untold millions of military-age men to parade their way into the homeland, bringing lethal drugs like fentanyl along the way and committing heinous crimes in the process – like the murder of Laken Riley.

On the economy, “Kamalanomics” would be every bit as disastrous as its hapless predecessor in Bidenomics – and then some.  In addition to wasting hundreds of millions of dollars more on endless wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, which would be prolonged – and exacerbated – by her lack of diplomatic skills, Kamala would be sure to sponsor financially and environmentally destructive policies like the Green New Deal and reparations, all of which would add billions more to our thirty five trillion dollar national debt, consigning our children and grandchildren to a kind of latter-day feudalism, where they will be rendered serfs denied the opportunity to ever buy their own home or get out of debt.

On crime, she will unleash hordes of illegals into the homeland – and force average American citizens to deal with the costs, including the steep financial burdens of paying for their schooling, housing, and healthcare.

This, in addition to the emotional burdens, like the rapes and homicides that many of these border-crossers are committing, now in record numbers.

This perfect storm will unleash mayhem upon the economy and culture, only worsening the polarization rampant across society already.  Rather than heal the divide and be a unifier, Kamala Harris – the DEI pick of the regime – will sow deeper divisions across racial and political lines, gratuitously opening old wounds while creating new problems.

It will be a recipe for disaster, and perhaps toll the death knell to the American empire.  Should America survive Kamala’s reign of terror, by the time her administration ends the country might end too.

At the very least, it will have become completely transformed – a government that serves its own megalomaniacal interests over the American people, that pulverizes dissent with heavy-handed justice, and makes a mockery of our freedoms with shameless abandon.  Who knew that liberty would die to the sound of a cackling hyena?

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Guest post by Joe Hoft at JoeHoft.com – republished with permission

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FBI Needs to Back Up Lone Gunman Theory with Make and Model of Weapon and Ballistics Findings

Republished with permission from AbleChild

Eleven days after the near assassination of former President Donald Trump, the public still has received zero specific information about the attack, including what is the make and model of the alleged weapon and whether have they collected the projectiles that were fired, and do those projectiles match that alleged weapon? Also have there been DNA and fingerprints taken from the weapon and do those match that of the alleged shooter? This information is necessary to prove what weapon was used and by whom.

The ballistics, DNA and fingerprint results ultimately are key to “proving” whether Crooks was the lone shooter. Law enforcement has not provided any information about the projectiles recovered but, it is interesting that law enforcement has acknowledged that eight shell casings had been collected from the roof of the AGR building. Whoopdafriggindo!

Let’s face it, shell casings will show that a projectile (bullet) of that caliber was fired from a weapon, but only the recovered lead projectile will provide conclusive evidence that it came from the alleged weapon. The casings are not positive proof. For example, anyone could earlier shoot bullets from this AR-15 type weapon, retrieve the ejected casings, and throw them on the roof. Only the lead projectiles recovered from the victim’s bodies and crime scene can be compared to the rifling of the barrel of the weapon.

Recall that meticulous weapon and projectile DNA and Fingerprint comparisons were conducted on the weapons reportedly used by Sandy Hook shooter, Adam Lanza. The reports that were part of the State of Connecticut’s State Police investigation provided interesting, if not troubling, results in many cases.

For example, let’s consider the Mark II rifle allegedly used to kill Nancy Lanza. According to the Forensic Laboratory Reports (Investigation File 54 Section 12 Pg-06226): Nancy and Adam Lanza are “eliminated as contributors on the Mark II Rifle trigger, pistol grip, shoulder stock of rifle, cartridge “chambered round,” feed area and side of magazine and cartridges from magazine. Both Nancy and Adam were also eliminated as DNA contributors to the Christmas Card “letter to SHES.” But the DNA found on the Christmas card did reveal a positive hit, a profile of “a Convicted Offender DNA profile from the New York State Police Investigation Center (DB#NY10011106A).”

How is this possible? How did a convicted felon in New York handle a Christmas Card addressed to the Students of Sandy Hook retrieved from inside the Lanza home? To date, the Connecticut State Police have not answered that question, nor has it provided any updates as to whether they located the known convicted offender. I don’t know. Seems like important information that someone might want to get to the bottom of. Nope. Crickets.

Finally, to reiterate the importance of examining the bullet fragments, let’s consider the alleged Bushmaster .223 rifle used during the Sandy Hook mass killing. According to the Connecticut State report (File 97 #0014708) 5.56mm caliber bullets, bullet fragments or jackets – “no positive identification could be made to any of the bullet evidence submissions (more than 148) noted above in the 5.56mm caliber.” Of interest is that despite being unable to match a single projectile recovered from the scene or victims’ bodies, the report states “the Bushmaster rifle cannot be eliminated as having fired the 5.56 caliber bullet evidence examined.” “Cannot be eliminated?” Wow.

So, it is interesting that the weapon allegedly used in the Sandy Hook shooting mass murder could not be matched to a single bullet recovered. And there is DNA of a convicted felon in New York on an important piece of evidence in the Lanza home, yet law enforcement apparently didn’t think it important to find and question that reported felon.

The point, of course, in recapping the ballistic efforts in the Sandy Hook shooting is that the FBI will certainly want to locate the spent projectiles from the alleged weapon so that they can be matched to the weapon. One would assume this already has occurred, but the public still has not been provided with the results. The fact is that if there is one lone shooter then the projectiles will all match one barrel of one gun.

Source CT State Police Website: Sandy Hook, Newtown, CT Final Report
Source CT State Police Website: Sandy Hook, Newtown, CT Final Report

 

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Screenshot: Mr. Beast/Instagram

Popular content creator Jimmy Donaldson, better known as Mr.Beast, announced on Wednesday that he is severing all ties with his longtime collaborator and friend Kris Tyson, who recently came out as transgender.

This decision follows allegations against Tyson regarding inappropriate interactions with a minor.

Tyson, a key figure in the MrBeast channel since its inception, came out as transgender last year.

The biggest tragedy of this story is that Tyson had a beautiful wife and toddler before deciding to start taking hormone replacement therapy. He is now getting divorced.

Tyson has been dressing like a woman for some time but officially “came out” as transgender during an interview with fellow YouTuber Anthony Padilla. During the conversation, Tyson declared, “I am a woman.”

“Six, seven, eight months ago my hair started growing out, all these kinds of things,” Tyson said. “I wasn’t quite sure exactly who I was yet, but I knew I was not cis-gendered. I needed the freedom to express myself and figure out who I was.”

During the interview, Tyson said that he is changing the spelling of his name to “Kris” and using “she/her” pronouns.

Mr. Beast’s Sidekick and Father of Young Toddler Declares ‘I Am a Woman,’ Changes Name and Pronouns (VIDEO)

The allegations against Tyson were first brought to light by an account named Prism42 on Youtube, which posted a 44-minute video on June 13, according to Rolling Stones.

The video outlined alleged evidence of Tyson’s inappropriate interactions with a now 20-year-old named Lava, claiming that these interactions began when Tyson was 20, and Lava was just 13.

Tyson communicated with the teen ager via various platforms, including Twitter, Snapchat, and Discord, with Tyson sending potentially inappropriate snaps. One of the accusations pointed to an alleged Snapchat message from Tyson to Lava with an inappropriate caption.

In response to the allegations, Tyson released a statement on the social media platform X:

“I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone. It was not my intent. Seeing recent events we’ve mutually decided it’s best I permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on my family and mental health.

I want to add, I never groomed anyone. The person who gets brought up in these accusations Lava has vocally supported that they are false. Having said that, I humbly apologise to anyone I have hurt with my unacceptable social media posts, past actions, and to those who may feel betrayed by how I used to act online.

To lump these two factors together to create a narrative that my behavior extended beyond bad edgy jokes is disgusting and did not happen. In past years, I have learned that my old humor is not acceptable.

I cannot change who I was, but I can continue to work on myself I don’t want these accusations to impact the hundreds of people who work at MrBeast, which is why I have stepped away.”

I would like to apologize for any of my past behavior or comments if it hurt or offended anyone. It was not my intent. Seeing recent events we’ve mutually decided it’s best I permanently step away from all things MrBeast and social media to focus on my family and mental health.

— Ava Kris Tyson (@kristyson_) July 23, 2024

Lava also released a statement commending Mr. Beast for his serious handling of the situation and for hiring a third-party investigator. While Lava denied the specific allegations involving them, he expressed support for further investigations into other allegations against Tyson.

Mr. Beast released his own statement, expressing disgust and opposition to the alleged actions:

“Over the last few days, I’ve become aware of the serious allegations of Ava Tyson’s behavior online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts.

During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure I have all the facts. That said, I’ve seen enough online and taken immediate action to remove Ava from the company, my channel, and any association with MrBeast. I do not condone or support any of the inappropriate actions.

I will allow the independent investigators the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation and will take any further actions based on their findings.”

Over the last few days, I’ve become aware of the serious allegations of Ava Tyson’s behavior online and I am disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts.

During that time, I have been focused on hiring an independent third party to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure…

— MrBeast (@MrBeast) July 25, 2024

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In a bipartisan effort to ensure greater accountability and oversight, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) have introduced the PROTECT Act, which would require Senate confirmation for future Secret Service Directors. This legislation, presented on July 24, 2024, aims to bring the appointment process for the Secret Service in line with other federal law enforcement agencies, emphasizing transparency and accountability​​.

The proposed bill responds to growing concerns about the Secret Service’s effectiveness and accountability, highlighted by recent security lapses, including a close call involving former President Donald Trump. Grassley emphasized the need for a robust and transparent oversight mechanism to prevent such failures from recurring. He noted that the Secret Service’s mission to protect national leaders and their families is too critical to leave unchecked​.

“I think we need to have Senate confirmation for the head of the Secret Service,” said U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa. “That isn’t required today…”

Source: The Des Moines Register https://t.co/cSki2D4z08

— Dee Barrett (@DeeKellyBarret1) July 20, 2024

Cortez Masto, reflecting on her experience as Nevada’s former top law enforcement official, underscored the importance of Senate oversight. She pointed out that the PROTECT Act would establish a single, 10-year term for Secret Service Directors, ensuring continuity and stability within the agency. This move is seen as vital for maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the Secret Service, which plays a crucial role in national security​.

The bipartisan nature of the bill demonstrates a shared commitment across party lines to strengthen the Secret Service. Grassley and Cortez Masto’s collaboration aims to address bipartisan concerns about the agency’s recent performance and operational challenges. The legislation is expected to enhance the Secret Service’s ability to fulfill its core mission by holding its leaders to the highest standards of accountability and transparency​​.

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DISTRICT OF CRIMINALS (DC) 7/23/24 — Senator Chuck Grassley has released new police bodycam footage that shows the moment when Secret Service and local Beaver County officers arrived on… pic.twitter.com/p8hRqhtim9

— NewsWars.AI (@NewsWarsAI) July 24, 2024

Grassley cited the Secret Service’s “epic failure” during the attempted assassination of former President Trump as a pivotal moment that highlighted the need for reform. He argued that Senate confirmation would help ensure that only the most qualified and capable individuals lead the agency, reducing the likelihood of future security breaches​.

Cortez Masto has been a vocal advocate for law enforcement transparency and has secured significant funding for various law enforcement initiatives. Her work includes addressing organized retail crime and combating transitional drug trafficking, reflecting her broader commitment to strengthening law enforcement agencies across the board.

The introduction of the PROTECT Act follows a series of legislative efforts by both senators to bolster law enforcement capabilities. Grassley and Cortez Masto have previously collaborated on initiatives aimed at tackling organized retail crime, demonstrating their ongoing dedication to enhancing public safety through effective legislation​.

As the Senate prepares to consider the PROTECT Act, it remains to be seen how the proposed changes will impact the Secret Service’s operations and leadership. However, the bill’s introduction marks a significant step towards increased oversight and accountability for one of the nation’s most critical security agencies.

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