Home Blog Page 1546

Controversial Drug Removed from Trump’s Medical Records: A Decade-Long Prescription Disappears

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Controversial Drug Removed from Trump’s Medical Records: A Decade-Long Prescription Disappears

Donald Trump’s iconic blonde hairstyle has long had a little pharmaceutical assistance.

The medication he once used to prevent hair loss is now absent from his medical records.

During Trump’s first term, his medical examinations listed Finasteride, commonly known as Propecia, a drug widely used to combat baldness, according to a report by the Washington Post.

However, this medication has not been mentioned in any of his medical evaluations during his second term.

The White House clarified, “The current report includes all medications considered clinically relevant at this time. No other undisclosed conditions or procedures impacting his health were left out of this report.”

The President, 79, is known to take great pride in his hairdo. 

Last year, he slammed Time for publishing a picture in which his hair looks ‘weird.’ 

‘Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time,’ Trump wrote on social media in October. ‘They “disappeared” my hair, and then had something floating on top of my head that looked like a floating crown, but an extremely small one. Really weird!’

Trump combs his hair during a campaign event in Freeland, Michigan, on May 1, 2024. A common hair loss prevention drug Trump took during his first term has not appeared on his medical records during his second term

Trump combs his hair during a campaign event in Freeland, Michigan, on May 1, 2024. A common hair loss prevention drug Trump took during his first term has not appeared on his medical records during his second term

Trump pretending to fix his hair during a speech near DC in 2018

Trump pretending to fix his hair during a speech near DC in 2018

The President's hair after wearing a hat golfing in 2024

The President’s hair after wearing a hat golfing in 2024

While campaigning in 2024, the President was prone to checking the giant monitors showing his speeches to see how his hair looked.

‘I’m looking at my hair up there. Let’s see,’ Trump said at a July 2024 rally in Michigan to laughter from the crowd. ‘I don’t like it. I don’t like it. Excuse me, I’m going to re-comb my hair. Do you mind?’

The health report released Friday declared Trump ‘remains in excellent health,’ according to a summary of his most recent physical at Walter Reed Medical Center.

Captain Sean P Barbabella, the President’s doctor, wrote in his report: ‘President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function.’

‘His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being. Cognitive and physical performance are excellent.

‘He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,’ he added.

Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday morning. The delayed results prompted questions about whether the White House was sitting on bad news. 

But that afternoon, as he returned to the White House, Trump boasted that he was in perfect health. 

President Donald Trump has been subject to bruising, which doctors blame on his aspirin regimen and shaking hands too vigorously

President Donald Trump had a visible rash on his neck in March. The White House doctor said it was caused by a medicated cream used for a preventive skin treatment

President Donald Trump has been subject to bruising (left), which doctors blame on his aspirin regimen and shaking hands too vigorously and had a visible rash on his neck in March (right), which was caused by a medicated cream used for a preventive skin treatment

In July, President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, an explanation for why his ankles had suddenly started to look swollen

In July, President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, an explanation for why his ankles had suddenly started to look swollen

‘Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY,’ the President posted to Truth Social from the motorcade. ‘Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! Heading back to the White House.’ 

However, Friday’s report did disclose that the president had gained 17lb weight since his last physical in April 2025.

‘Preventive counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss,’ the report reads.

The checkup came just weeks before Trump turned 80, and as mysterious bruises continued to raise health concerns about the man who will set the record for the country’s oldest President before he finishes out his second term. 

It also came as former President Joe Biden’s fitness for office was back in the news. 

Former First Lady Jill Biden told CBS Sunday Morning that she feared her husband was having a ‘stroke’ during his disastrous June 2024 debate against Trump.

She pushed that she had ‘never ever seen Joe like that before or since.’

Biden’s inner circle has been under fire since he dropped out of the 2024 race, with Democrats losing the presidential election, for hiding what many allege was a deteriorating health condition. 

His poor debate performance was a turning point, leading him to drop out three weeks later.  

Biden was diagnosed with Stage 4 testicular cancer four months after leaving the White House, with Trump pushing that the Democrat kept a manor health issue under wraps while in office, an assertion that his medical team and former aides deny.

Now similar questions are swirling around about Trump.

Revitalize Your Arm Strength After 60: 4 Chair Exercises That Outperform Dumbbells

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Revitalize Your Arm Strength After 60: 4 Chair Exercises That Outperform Dumbbells

To begin these straightforward exercises, all you’ll need is a robust chair.

Arm strength plays a crucial role in many beloved activities, whether it’s swinging a golf club, engaging in pickleball, baking, tending to a garden, or creating art. As the years pass, maintaining arm strength becomes vital due to the natural decline in muscle mass and strength. Insights from Terry Tateossian, the Founder and Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach at THOR – The House of Rose, who specializes in women’s health and weight management for those over 40, shed light on effective strategies to tackle this issue.

Exercise remains the most effective method for enhancing arm strength. Today, we bring you four chair-based exercises that promise to rejuvenate arm strength more effectively than traditional dumbbells for those over 60. Let’s dive right in!

“A chair provides stability, which enhances muscle activation,” explains Tateossian. “When the body isn’t preoccupied with maintaining balance, the nervous system can allocate more resources to the muscles you’re working on. Using a chair reduces the need for balance, allowing your arms to focus on the task. This might seem counterintuitive since many people believe standing exercises or machines are superior.”

“Using a chair is more stable, and that allows for better muscle recruitment. When the body has to spend energy keeping itself upright and balanced, less of the nervous system’s bandwidth is available for the working muscle,” explains Tateossian. “When we use a chair, that removes the balance demand and that allows the arms to do more of the actual work. This is counterintuitive for most people because they assume standing exercises are better or machines are better.”

Below are four chair exercises to add to your arm-day workouts.

Seated Tricep Dips

“These are great because the triceps make up roughly 2/3 of the upper arm’s total volume, and they’re the muscle most adults over 60 have undertrained in general. Restoring tricep strength is what brings back the appearance and function of the back of the arm, the area most women in this age category want to improve,” Tateossian shares.

  1. Begin sitting at the edge of a sturdy chair.
  2. Place your hands on the edge of the seat and lift your tailbone off the chair.
  3. Walk your feet away until your knees, hips, and torso form 90-degree angles.
  4. Activate your core and keep your shoulders relaxed as you bend your elbows and lower your body just below the seat.
  5. Press back up until your arms are straight, engaging your triceps as you do so.
  6. Perform 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps, sticking with a tempo 2010 and completing 60 seconds of rest. A 2010 tempo means pulling the band toward your torso in one second and returning to the starting position in two seconds, without pausing at either end of the movement

Incline Pushups With Hands on Chair Sides

“Incline pushups are much more accessible than a floor pushup or a military pushup, but it still provides sufficient load for the chest, shoulders, and triceps in their full functional pattern,” Tateossian tells us. “The chair elevation means you can train pushup strength every other day without the wrist and shoulder strain a floor push-up can create.”

  1. Place your hands on the sides of a sturdy chair.
  2. Walk your legs back so you’re at a straight incline from your head to your heels.
  3. Keep your legs together and rise onto the balls of your feet. Engage your core and keep your gaze forward.
  4. Bend your elbows to lower your body until your chest lines up with your elbows.
  5. Return to straight arms.
  6. Perform 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps, sticking with a tempo 2010 and completing 60 seconds of rest.

Seated Rows

“Rows work the ‘pulling’ muscles of the upper back, the lats, the posterior deltoids, and biceps, which hold the body upright,” Tateossian explains. “Strengthening this entire chain is the single most effective thing you can do for better posture at any age to create a body that looks strong and capable.”

  1. Sit tall in a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Securely loop a resistance band around your feet.
  3. Hold the ends of the band in each hand.
  4. Brace your core and maintain a tall chest.
  5. Pull the band toward your torso, driving your elbows back close to the sides of your body.
  6. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and pause briefly.
  7. Return to the start position with control.
  8. Perform 3 to 4 sets of 12 to 15 reps, sticking with a tempo of 2010 and completing 60 seconds of rest.

Seated Wall Press

 

“This is a great isometric variation of the plank as it works the upper body muscles without the joints moving. It’s one of the most underrated tools for arm strength as the isometric contractions build strength with almost zero joint stress. This means they can be done daily and the strength gains transfer directly to functional tasks like pushing open a heavy door or lifting a grandchild,” Tateossain says.

  1. Sit tall in a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor, hip-distance apart.
  2. Position yourself close to a wall so you’re comfortably able to reach it.
  3. Bend your elbows to about 90 degrees and place your hands flat against the wall at chest level.
  4. Press your palms firmly into the surface as if you’re trying to push away from it.
  5. Perform 5 to 8 rounds of 10 seconds, or as many as possible.

Why Spencer Pratt and Zohran Mamdani Should Take Notes from This City’s Revolutionary Housing Strategy

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Why Spencer Pratt and Zohran Mamdani Should Take Notes from This City’s Revolutionary Housing Strategy

In a surprising twist, Spencer Pratt, the insurgent candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, and Zohran Mamdani, the socialist mayor of New York City, find common ground despite their stark political differences.

Pratt has made a firm commitment to mandating treatment for homeless individuals battling addiction, while Mamdani is pushing for a significant increase in the budget for homeless services, aiming for a figure of $4.2 billion.

In terms of law enforcement, Pratt advocates for a substantial expansion of the Los Angeles Police Department, whereas Mamdani has taken a different path, halting plans to recruit thousands of new officers for the NYPD.

However, a shared concern unites the Republican from Los Angeles and the Democratic Socialists of America member residing in Gracie Mansion: both agree that the time it takes to issue necessary permits for housing development in their cities is excessively long. They have each pledged to streamline this process.

Pratt is promising “faster approvals, lower costs, measurable results,” and has proposed to eliminate permit fees for rebuilding single-family homes if elected. This initiative is a direct response to the sluggish permit approvals that have hindered efforts to restore neighborhoods in Los Angeles devastated by fires.

Mamdani intends to make permitting “faster and fairer.”

Both might be surprised to learn that a much smaller city in Westchester County has already figured out how to jump-start housing construction — and has managed to lower rents in the process. 

Since 2015 the City of New Rochelle, pop. 85,000, has found a way to enable construction of 5,130 new apartments and approve 2,746 more, with another 3,100 likely on the way.

All told, it will mean a 37% increase in its overall housing stock — a boon for the county and the entire region.  

Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert says her town has no need for rent controls; the flood of new construction has held rent increases to just 1.6% above 2020 levels.

Indeed, between 2020 and 2023, the average New Rochelle rent went down by 2% — even better than Mamdani’s rent-freeze campaign promise.  

Development Director Adam Salgado calls the “New Rochelle Model” a “supply-side solution” to the housing crisis.

The key change is both simple and an ambitious challenge for any bureaucracy: Three linchpin city agencies — the Bureau of Buildings, the Department of Development and the Planning Board — must give developers a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down within 90 days.

New Rochelle changed its zoning and conducted a general environmental review covering much of its downtown, allowing developers to avoid time sinks that once meant projects needed two years or more to gain approval.

To date, Salgado told me, not one project review has gone past 90 days. Most take just 60.

It may seem like plain common sense, but New Rochelle’s approach is actually radical enough that the city last month won the University of Utah’s annual Ivory Prize for housing affordability.

The city “set the playbook, then private developers could come and play,” Scott Rechler, chief executive of the development firm RXR, has said of the plan.

His firm has invested more than $1 billion in New Rochelle. Overall planned private investment: $2.5 billion.

Can New Rochelle provide a model for LA and Gotham? 

Both have a long way to go.

In New York, a new city report focused on speeding up the permitting process revealed that “before a project can begin construction, it must receive approvals from up to 15 City agencies.”  

No wonder the permitting process alone “takes 16 months on average.”

Add on the time of construction itself, and “it takes an average of over four years from the initial filing of a new building permit to officially complete construction and all inspections.”

In Los Angeles,  the Journal of Urban Economics recently found, it takes an average of four years to build a new multi-family building — with a year and a half of that devoted just to obtaining permits.

Researchers concluded that bringing that process down to one year — far longer than New Rochelle’s 90 days — could increase available housing in LA by 23.7%. 

The authors’ conclusion applies just as much to NYC as to LA: “Lengthy bureaucratic timelines” lead to “costly delay and disincentivizing of new investment.”

If Mamdani is willing to learn from Democratic New Rochelle, he should note that its fast-track approval rule applies to all proposed new housing, not just to so-called affordable (that is, income-restricted) units.

New Rochelle recognizes that more supply brings competition, and competition helps restrain housing prices overall.

It’s a lesson Mamdani should take to heart: His recently announced Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development ( or SPEED) plan focuses only on reducing permit hold-ups for “affordable homes . . . frequently delayed by red tape.” 

In other words, it’s OK for market-rate housing to get stuck in the permitting mud.

That limited mindset will only serve to keep New York City mired in its never-ending housing crisis.

He’d do better to heed his New Rochelle counterpart, Mayor Ramos-Herbert.

“You can say rent control or rent freeze and I understand it,” she’s said. “But the success of our model has allowed us to invest and explore other opportunities around affordability.”

Howard Husock is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of “The Projects: A New History of Public Housing.”

Legendary Big Boy Steam Train Attracts Enthusiasts as America 250 Tour Moves Eastward

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Legendary Big Boy Steam Train Attracts Enthusiasts as America 250 Tour Moves Eastward

WEST CHICAGO, Illinois – In a historic journey that has rail enthusiasts buzzing with excitement, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is embarking on its inaugural tour of the East Coast. This iconic locomotive is part of the grand festivities leading up to America’s 250th birthday celebration.

Big Boy No. 4014 made a notable entrance into Illinois this week, marking the start of Union Pacific’s America 250 tour. This extensive multi-state expedition will see the legendary engine travel through Indiana, Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania, culminating in a grand arrival in Philadelphia just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations.

On Tuesday, the tracks in Sterling, Illinois, were lined with eager onlookers as the locomotive made its way through the town. This stop was just one of the numerous whistle-stops planned along its route, each offering a unique opportunity for fans to witness this marvel of engineering up close.

As it thundered past, spectators gathered, capturing moments of a lifetime. “I’ve always loved trains. It’s just the history of it,” one captivated visitor shared with Fox News, encapsulating the sentiment of many who turned out to witness the spectacle.

“I’ve always loved trains. It’s just the history of it,” one visitor told Fox News.

Others traveled across state lines for the chance to see the locomotive in person.

“It’s huge. It’s beautiful,” said Wisconsin resident Brandon Becker.

Big Boy No. 4014 was built in 1941 to haul heavy freight through the mountains of the American West. Union Pacific says 25 Big Boy locomotives were originally built, but No. 4014 is the only one operating today.

The locomotive weighs nearly 1.1 million pounds and stretches more than 130 feet long. It was restored to operating condition in 2019 after spending decades on public display.

Visitors were also able to get an up-close look at the locomotive during a public display event in West Chicago on Wednesday before it continued east.

Steam rises from Big Boy locomotive

Steam rises from Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 during a whistle-stop in Sterling, Illinois, June 2, 2026. (Olivianna Calmes)

“I took the day off just to see the train because I just love it,” Marcia Simler said.

The locomotive’s route is part of Union Pacific’s broader effort to commemorate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. According to the railroad, the America 250 tour includes more than 50 whistle stops and public display events across 10 states.

Inside the cab, crew members monitor pressure, water and fire systems that power the massive steam engine. The locomotive continues to operate using steam technology first developed more than a century ago while drawing crowds of modern-day rail enthusiasts at each stop.

For many visitors, the attraction is equal parts engineering and history.

Engineer inside Big Boy No. 4014 cab

Ed Dickes, senior manager of Heritage Operations for Union Pacific Railroad, inside the cab of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 during a whistle-stop in Sterling, Illinois, on June 2, 2026. (Olivianna Calmes)

“Stirring patriotic feelings in me, that’s for sure,” John Bollig said.

Union Pacific says the eastern leg of the tour is being conducted in partnership with Norfolk Southern and marks the first time Big Boy has traveled to the East Coast.

The tour is scheduled to continue through Pennsylvania before arriving in Philadelphia, where the locomotive will participate in events tied to the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.

<!–>

–>

Jessica Simpson Reunites with Former Partner in Tense Encounter, One Year After Breakup

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Jessica Simpson Reunites with Former Partner in Tense Encounter, One Year After Breakup

Jessica Simpson recently experienced an uneasy encounter with her former partner, Eric Johnson, marking their first meeting since parting ways over a year ago.

The 45-year-old singer, who has been in the spotlight due to a recent public spat with ex-husband Nick Lachey, crossed paths with the 46-year-old ex-NFL player at their son Ace Knute’s sixth-grade graduation ceremony held in Los Angeles.

Although the event was meant to be joyous, the interaction between Simpson and Johnson appeared chilly, as the two maintained a noticeable distance. Simpson followed behind Johnson as they made their way to a celebratory dinner at the popular Japanese hibachi restaurant, Benihana.

Their three children, including 14-year-old Maxwell ‘Maxi’ Drew and 7-year-old Birdie Mae, joined the occasion, witnessing their brother’s milestone.

Maxi, now a teenager, stood taller than her mother, while Johnson, standing at 6 feet 3 inches, was seen holding hands with their youngest daughter, Birdie Mae.

The Irresistible pop star has kept private about her relationship with her estranged husband since their split. 

Jessica Simpson had an awkward reunion with ex Eric Johnson a year-and-a-half after their split as they celebrated 12-year-old son Ace Knute's sixth grade graduation in LA

Jessica Simpson had an awkward reunion with ex Eric Johnson a year-and-a-half after their split as they celebrated 12-year-old son Ace Knute’s sixth grade graduation in LA

The 45-year-old songstress walked alongside celebrant Ace (center) and eldest daughter Maxwell 'Maxi' Drew, 14

The 45-year-old songstress walked alongside celebrant Ace (center) and eldest daughter Maxwell ‘Maxi’ Drew, 14 

Simpson announced her split from the former NFL star in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage. 

Breakup rumors first swirled in November 2024 when she began teasing new music, writing on the internet, ‘Interviews in my Nashville music room where I unearthed my singular magic.

‘This comeback is personal. It’s an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve.’ 

Simpson has moved on romantically as she has been seeing Nashville-based musician Thomas Eisenhood since the beginning of this year, according to TMZ. 

Per the outlet, the new couple met through mutual friends and Simpson’s new beau has not met her three kids yet.

Meanwhile, before tying the knot with the former NFL star in 2014 she was married to Nick Lachey from 2002-2006, however, some drama brewed between the two exes earlier this month when the 52-year-old Love is Blind host exposed Simpson for flying first class while the rest of her family sat in coach on a recent flight.

Lachey claimed he saw Simpson seated in the premium section without her three kids and estranged husband Johnson while traveling to Hawaii in April.

The reveal sparked headlines, with fans flocking to social media to share their varying opinions on Simpson’s atypical airplane seating arrangement.

Despite it being a celebratory occasion, it seemed to be rather frosty between the former couple as they barely interacted with Simpson trailing behind Johnson while walking to dinner at Japanese hibachi chain Benihana

Despite it being a celebratory occasion, it seemed to be rather frosty between the former couple as they barely interacted with Simpson trailing behind Johnson while walking to dinner at Japanese hibachi chain Benihana

Simpson's teenage daughter Maxi towered over her

Simpson’s teenage daughter Maxi towered over her

Johnson did share a lighthearted moment with Simpson as he took a selfie with her

Johnson did share a lighthearted moment with Simpson as he took a selfie with her

Jessica donned a red silk maxi dress with black platform heels

Jessica donned a red silk maxi dress with black platform heels

The Irresistible pop star has kept private about her relationship with her estranged husband since their split

The Irresistible pop star has kept private about her relationship with her estranged husband since their split

Simpson announced her split from the former NFL star in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage

Simpson announced her split from the former NFL star in January 2025 after 10 years of marriage

Two weeks ago, Simpson broke her silence on the matter by confirming to photographers at LAX that Lachey was telling the truth, according to PageSix.

However, the singer/actress insisted that it was not her fault that her kids and Johnson were stuck in economy for the over six-hour flight.

‘My mom bought those tickets,’ the singer said. ‘It was my mom’s treat for us to go to Hawaii.’

Simpson’s mother Tina Ann Drew works with her at the star’s thriving fashion empire. 

The former boy bander confirmed TMZ’s reports of the run-in with Simpson during his appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen last week.

‘You know it’s been 20 years since… and so we hadn’t seen each other in those 20 years and then spent six and a half hours on a flight to Hawaii together,’ he said. ‘But when I say spent, in the same vicinity.’ 

Lachey revealed he was on the plane with his ‘whole family’, including wife Vanessa Lachey.

But then he added that Simpson was with her mother Tina Ann Drew in first class.

Simpson has moved on romantically as she has been seeing Nashville-based musician Thomas Eisenhood (pictured) since the beginning of this year, according to TMZ

Simpson has moved on romantically as she has been seeing Nashville-based musician Thomas Eisenhood (pictured) since the beginning of this year, according to TMZ  

Two weeks ago, Simpson broke her silence on on an awkward airplane interaction with ex husband Nick Lachey; the exes seen in 2005

Two weeks ago, Simpson broke her silence on on an awkward airplane interaction with ex husband Nick Lachey; the exes seen in 2005 

‘Everyone was very, very cordial, very respectful,’ he said. He then added that Simpson’s ex Johnson and their children were also on board, but seated in a different section of the plane. 

‘I believe her kids and her – I’m not familiar with where they stand at this point, but her husband? But they were all on the plane, but not with us,’ Lachey said. ‘It was honestly, it was fine!’ 

Cohen then pointed out that the children were placed in a ‘separate class of service.’ 

‘The kids were in a separate class of service?’ Cohen clarified. 

‘Yes,’ an uncomfortable-looking Lachey replied. ‘Separate class of service.’ 

Following her first divorce, she was romantically linked to John Mayer and Tony Romo. 

Trump Delivers a Comedic Blow to Hunter, Talarico, and Platner in a Hilarious 2028 Election Commentary

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Trump Delivers a Comedic Blow to Hunter, Talarico, and Platner in a Hilarious 2028 Election Commentary


During a Thursday event in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump addressed reporters to promote his administration’s latest coal-energy initiative. As is typical for the president, he didn’t shy away from delivering sharp critiques aimed at his political rivals.

Among those present was Fox News’ Peter Doocy, who posed a pertinent question to Trump. In response, the president provided a noteworthy answer, suggesting that with the Democrats seemingly abandoning traditional standards of decency, Joe’s son might find success.

The “basket case” Trump referred to is Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate nominee from Maine, who has been embroiled in numerous scandals and ethical controversies. New damning reports about Platner’s past seem to surface almost daily. Meanwhile, James Talarico, the Senate nominee from Texas, was humorously likened to Alfred E. Neuman. Talarico has gained attention for his enthusiastic support of meat consumption.

TROUBLED PASTS: Recent Reports on Platner Highlight a Disturbing Pattern of Abuse

Trump had a great answer, pointing out that since the Democrats have apparently dropped all standards of decency, maybe Joe’s son would do well:

TRUMP:  You would think that, you know, past is something to do with winning an election, and I would say his past is not the greatest.
[…]

Um, I’m not gonna say bad [things].

I’m sure, you know, hey, if the guy from Maine can do well, I guess Hunter could do well, too, ’cause the guy from Maine is a basket case, and I would say worse than him is the one from Texas, that looks like Alfred E. Neuman.

I would say that if he can do, well, maybe Hunter can do well. I’m not sure, It would be pretty close as far as I’m concerned.

The “basket case” would, of course, be Maine’s Democratic nominee for Senate, the scandal-plagued, ethically challenged Graham Platner, who has behaved so badly in his history that a new disturbing report drops almost every single day. The Texan who looks like Alfred E. Neuman, meanwhile, is the Lone Star State Senate “meat-loving” nominee, James Talarico.

TROUBLED PASTS: Latest Platner Oppo Drop Is Brutal – Paints Ugly Pattern of Abuse

Talarico Desperately Tries to Clean Up His ‘Cringey Comments,’ but Just Makes It Worse





Good comedy is often effective because it shines a light on reality, and excellent satire works best when the story could be true. Trump’s comments here might give you a chuckle, but he’s hit the target: the Dems would seemingly prop up a demon if they thought he could win. Character is irrelevant to them in modern times.

Speaking of despicable character, Hunter Biden has recently become active on social media and is apparently trying to mimic the juvenile Gov. Gavin Newsom press office X account, which tries and fails to mimic Trump and be funny. It’s a weird look for a guy who says he’s in recovery and is trying to rebuild his shattered reputation. Here he was Wednesday echoing Rep. Ted Lieu’s (D-36) ludicrous tin-foil hat theory that nobody had seen Trump for eight days (even though he was on TV and at events constantly).

Trump hasn’t made a public appearance in 8 days. This after an unscheduled visit to the hospital- because he “likes getting check ups.” Thank God Jake Tapper (or as I like to call him- the Brick Tamland of his generation) is on the case hunting down clues in a book about my mom’s experience as First Lady four years ago.





If the Dems can get behind the freakish Graham and James, why not Hunter? I say go for it. It would certainly be entertaining.

Meanwhile, a reporter asked the president if he had noticed former President Biden’s decline when they met at the White House in ’24. Trump retorted that Biden was never all there:

REPORTER: When you met with Joe Biden, President Joe Biden, right here in the Oval Office on November the 13th of 2024, could you detect any cognitive decline in President Biden at that time?

TRUMP: No, not really. I mean, he was the same guy I’ve been watching for a long time. 

[…]

He was fine as far as I was concerned. I don’t know, something happened to him during the debate. It could have been me.

Gold. 


Editor’s Note: The mainstream media continues to deflect, gaslight, spin, and lie about President Trump, his administration, and conservatives.

Help us continue to expose their left-wing bias by reading news you can trust. Join RedState VIP and use promo code FIGHT to receive 60% off your membership.

Hezbollah’s Rejection of Israeli Ceasefire Deal in Lebanon Escalates Tensions, Hinders Iran Conflict Resolution

NewsFinale Journal
-
0


In brief

  • Hezbollah has rejected a US-backed peace deal with Israeli.
  • The rejection is likely to push the US-Iran war further from agreement.

The Iran-backed Hezbollah militia has rebuffed a proposed ceasefire in Lebanon, while Israel has declared its refusal to pull back troops from the region. This development poses a significant challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump’s endeavors to put an end to the conflict in Lebanon as part of a broader strategy to secure peace with Iran.

Iran has stipulated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is a prerequisite for engaging in any peace negotiations with the United States. Recently, Iran expressed a potential willingness to intervene directly should Israeli assaults persist in Lebanon.

Despite these conditions, Hezbollah’s leader, Naim Qassem, dismissed a U.S.-mediated agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government aimed at halting hostilities. Notably, Hezbollah was not included in these discussions. As of now, there has been no official response from Israel, Lebanon, or the U.S. regarding Hezbollah’s rejection.

Meanwhile, Israel has continued its military operations in southern Lebanon. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that their forces would maintain their presence and ongoing actions in the region, following their invasion in March, which coincided with the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Israel continued strikes in southern Lebanon, and defence minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would not be withdrawing from the area or halting operations in the country, which they invaded in March in parallel with the war in Iran.

Your trusted source for staying up-to-date with the world around you. Get free daily news updates and analysis, straight to your inbox.

The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Quds Force — which established Hezbollah in 1982 — said Israel must, at a minimum, withdraw to positions it held before the war began.

‘More moderate’ shooting

Along with Lebanon, residents of Gaza, northern Israel, and Kuwait have all been under fire this week, despite US-arranged ceasefires that are supposedly in force.

Trump said on Thursday that the agreements involved “shooting in a more moderate manner,” rather than a total halt in fighting.

Iranian and US forces traded attacks in the Gulf on Thursday in one of the most intense bouts of fighting since early April, when a ceasefire halted large-scale hostilities.

Iranian forces struck Kuwait’s airport, killing one person and injuring more than 60, authorities said, while the US military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.

The strait normally handles a fifth of the global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, but has been largely closed since the war began three months ago. Diminishing global oil supplies are expected to have a significant impact on food affordability worldwide.

Iranian oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in six years, according to shipping data, but global oil prices fell by about 3 per cent on Thursday on hopes that the Lebanon ceasefire could help the US and Iran find a diplomatic off-ramp from their war.

There has been little evidence of diplomatic progress, though Trump has repeatedly declared since late March that a deal is close.

Trump is under pressure at home to bring down fuel prices ahead of November’s congressional elections, and he faced a rare rebuke on Wednesday, when the House of Representatives voted to block him from continuing the war. The vote is largely symbolic, as Trump is unlikely to sign it into law.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Friday that Iran’s enemies had already been defeated on the battlefield and were now seeking to sow internal divisions.

Khamenei has not been seen in public since he succeeded his father, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the war.

Iran wants access to billions of dollars in oil revenue, waivers on sanctions on crude exports, a lifting of a US blockade on its ports, and leverage over the strait.

Trump has said his top priority is to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iran says its atomic program is for peaceful purposes.

The UN nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that it found Iran’s nuclear program to be largely unchanged despite three months of war.

For the latest from SBS News, download our app and subscribe to our newsletter.

Convicted Felon Charged with Sexual Assault of Minor

NewsFinale Journal
-
0

By Staff Writer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Authorities have taken 62-year-old Michael Norbett Taylor into custody following allegations of sexual assault involving a girl younger than 12 years old.

The arrest came after the young victim, during an unrelated inquiry, revealed to law enforcement and the Department of Children and Families that Taylor had inappropriately touched her on multiple occasions before she turned 12. She reportedly confided in another girl about these incidents at the time they occurred.

In a detailed forensic interview, the victim recounted three separate incidents. In the first instance, Taylor is accused of touching her inappropriately over her clothing. The second incident reportedly involved an attempted rape, which he did not succeed in carrying out. In the third instance, Taylor allegedly sexually assaulted her while she was asleep.

It was also reported that Taylor offered the victim $20 to keep her silent about the incidents.

The witness reportedly said that the victim had told her about the second incident, but she didn’t believe her at the time; however, she said she saw Taylor near the victim around the time of the third incident and said the victim told her later that someone had touched her while she was sleeping.

Post Miranda, Taylor reportedly said he knew the victim was under 12 at the time of the alleged incidents and said he gave her money, but he did this with other children, too. He denied touching her inappropriately and said she was lying because she didn’t get what she wanted, but he was reportedly unable to say what she wanted or why she would lie.

Taylor has been charged with sexual battery of a victim under 12 and lewd or lascivious molestation. He has one state felony conviction (non-violent) and one state misdemeanor conviction (non-violent), along with 15 criminal traffic convictions. In 1999, he pled to a federal charge of conspiracy to distribute narcotics and was sentenced to 78 months in prison, followed by 48 months of probation. His bail, if any, will be set tomorrow.

Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law


Congo Radio Station Fights Ebola Misinformation Amid Outbreak

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Congo Radio Station Fights Ebola Misinformation Amid Outbreak


BUNIA – In Congo, an unexpected outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has caught residents off guard, having spread unnoticed for weeks. Initially suspected to involve hundreds of cases when declared in May, the outbreak was dismissed by many as a mere “Western conspiracy.”

Congo’s health officials announced the Ebola outbreak on May 15. By Wednesday, at least 62 fatalities were reported among 363 confirmed cases. The response has been complicated by widespread skepticism, attacks on healthcare professionals, and the spread of misinformation.

In Bunia, the capital of the eastern Ituri province where the outbreak is concentrated, journalist Vérité Johnson has taken action. As the editorial secretary at Radio Télévision Mont Bleu, Johnson launched a new radio program aimed at dispelling rumors and misinformation.

This radio broadcast has become an essential resource for reaching residents who remain uninformed or doubtful about the Bundibugyo outbreak’s realities.

Airing every day at 10 a.m., the 45-minute show educates listeners on the dangers of the virus, featuring health experts who provide the latest updates and answer questions. Throughout the day, jingles about the virus play, and locals have the opportunity to call in with their inquiries.

“So far, there’s still a layer of resistance within the population, and that’s where the media plays an important role,” Johnson said.

Resistance to protocols during public health emergencies is common in Congo, which is battling its 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified there in 1976. There currently is no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which has added another layer of fear.

Widespread rumors, often arising from fear and misinformation, discourage residents from adhering to health warnings or seeking medical help during an outbreak, health officials say. People often hear about a disease through the media as authorities and international partners scramble to contain the outbreak.

Unfounded rumors link Ebola to money

Some residents allege illnesses like Ebola are elevated by opportunists trying to profit.

“They don’t separate people who have Ebola from those who have the flu at the hospital. Given the manner in which people are treated, we deduce it is about money,” said Samson Gerson, 52-year-old Bunia resident and father of seven children. “I can never take the vaccine, I prefer to die because if the vaccine arrives, it can scare us even more.”

Analysts say some people in Congo have been receptive to disinformation due to mistrust of the healthcare system and because some local officials have not become actively involved in containing the disease.

“What is key is to involve the local actors at all levels. If we try to impose what we think is right to the community, we are running towards failure,” said Basile Rambaud, emergency programs director for Mercy Corps in Congo. “If people do not trust the response, they end up delaying to seek care, rejecting protective measures, or avoiding working with health teams, giving the virus more time to spread.”

Ituri province residents have launched at least three attacks against health centers, demanding the bodies of deceased patients. Some people who are believed to have Ebola left the centers during the attacks and health workers could not account for their whereabouts.

“We don’t even know what the body of a person who died of Ebola looks like, but we just see images and montages on our phone,” said Bunia resident Chantal Francine, who expressed doubts over the reported deaths.

Full scale of the outbreak is unknown

The virus has rapidly spread from an initial three health zones to 24, according to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who said Wednesday that the virus “had a big start.”

Experts and WHO officials have warned the numbers might not reflect the true scale of the epidemic as weeks of testing for the wrong type caused a delay in containing the virus.

The outbreak has been worsened by an ongoing armed conflict between Congo’s government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, as well as attacks by the Islamic State-affiliated group the Allied Democratic Force, which killed 16 people in Beni territory in North Kivu on Tuesday.

The attacks by both groups have caused massive displacement of people living in the conflict areas, officials said.

Despite the growing Bundibugyo outbreak and the conditions that are enabling the disease to spread, Johnson said Radio Télévision Mont Bleu continues providing residents with vital facts.

“Everyone is free to think what they want, but the information remains the same. The epidemic is here,” Johnson said.

___

Adetayo reported from Lagos, Nigeria.

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Suspect Allegedly Escapes Handcuffs, Steals Dallas Police Cruiser with Officer Confined in Back Seat

NewsFinale Journal
-
0
Suspect Allegedly Escapes Handcuffs, Steals Dallas Police Cruiser with Officer Confined in Back Seat

A typical traffic stop took a dramatic turn when a suspect, despite being handcuffed, allegedly seized a Dallas police cruiser, setting off with an officer still inside. The situation escalated further when the suspect abandoned the moving vehicle, according to official reports.

Recently released footage from both body and dash cameras provides a glimpse into the moments leading up to the suspect’s daring escape from his restraints, followed by the ensuing turmoil.

The incident unfolded around 5:35 p.m. on May 30, when two officers initiated a traffic stop in the 2300 block of South Marsalis Avenue. During this stop, Stacey Huffman, aged 37, was apprehended and secured in the rear seat of a patrol car, his hands cuffed.

In a startling twist, Dallas police reported that the handcuffed Huffman managed to commandeer the patrol vehicle, taking an officer along for the ride. He eventually exited the vehicle, which was still in motion, before authorities successfully regained control of the situation and took him back into custody.

Dallas police say a handcuffed suspect stole a patrol car and drove off with an officer trapped inside before being taken back into custody.

Dallas police say a handcuffed suspect stole a patrol car and drove off with an officer trapped inside before being taken back into custody. (Dallas Police Department)

Video recorded inside the vehicle appears to show Huffman slipping his left hand out of the handcuffs before concealing his hands behind his back.

As officers began transporting him to jail, Huffman allegedly attempted to open the locked rear door and removed his seatbelt.

Officers stopped the squad car on Interstate 35 around 6:10 p.m. to further restrain Huffman, according to police.

Dallas police said Stacey Huffman slipped out of his handcuffs while seated in the back of a patrol car following a traffic stop.

Dallas police said Stacey Huffman slipped out of his handcuffs while seated in the back of a patrol car following a traffic stop. (Dallas Police Department)

Moments later, as both officers exited the vehicle, Huffman allegedly climbed into the driver’s seat and sped away.

One officer managed to enter the back seat before the vehicle took off and deployed his Taser, but police said it was ineffective after Huffman pulled the wires away.

The officer can be heard repeatedly shouting, “Stop the car!” as Huffman allegedly continued accelerating.

An officer remained inside the patrol car after the suspect allegedly took control of the vehicle.

Authorities said an officer remained inside the patrol car after the suspect allegedly took control of the vehicle. (Dallas Police Department)

Police said the officer then drew his duty weapon and struck Huffman on the side of the head after he accelerated the vehicle.

Video shows the officer being violently tossed around the back seat as the patrol car swerved down the roadway.

Authorities said Huffman opened the driver’s-side door while traveling at approximately 50 mph and jumped from the moving vehicle.

Dallas police released dash camera footage showing a suspect driving away in a patrol car with an officer still inside.

Dallas police released dash camera footage showing a suspect driving away in a patrol car with an officer still inside. (Dallas Police Department)

The patrol car traveled roughly 1,000 feet during the incident, according to police. The video indicates that Huffman was in control of the vehicle for about 30 seconds.

Immediately after Huffman exited the vehicle, the officer lunged into the front seat and regained control of the patrol car, avoiding a potential crash.

Huffman was rendered unconscious and taken back into custody, officers said. Both Huffman and the officer were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Huffman is expected to face charges including driving while license invalid, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and escape from custody.

The incident remains under investigation.

<!–>

–>
1...1,5451,5461,547...4,967Page 1,546 of 4,967