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Unlocking Opportunities: A New AI Business That No One Knows! TikTok Automation

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In the vast landscape of emerging AI businesses, a hidden gem awaits discovery – TikTok automation. This innovative venture, discussed by a few, holds the potential to generate up to $100 per day. The beauty of this opportunity lies in its accessibility – anyone, anywhere in the world, can embark on this journey without the need for an Etsy account, a Mid Journey subscription, or prior experience. Armed only with your smartphone, you can harness the power of Invideo AI to transform simple lines of text into custom videos. But that’s not all; alongside this novel business idea, you’ll also learn the art of creating trending YouTube videos effortlessly. Join me as we explore the gold mine of opportunities in this video.

## Unveiling Tik Tok Automation

Curious about what TikTok automation entails? Let me share my discovery. While casually scrolling through TikTok, I stumbled upon an account that specializes in uploading spiritual videos. At first glance, it may seem ordinary, but trust me, there’s more than meets the eye. This account, in my confident estimation, consistently rakes in hundreds of dollars. How is this possible? The answers will unfold as we progress in this video. First, let’s delve into Invideo AI, the tool that will drive this business and streamline the video creation process.

## Invideo AI: Your Creative Ally

So, what exactly is Invideo AI? Picture this – create a YouTube short narrating the incredible journey of space exploration. Make it epic, using a deep Australian male voiceover. In 1957, our cosmic sojourn began with the Soviet satellite Sputnik breaching our atmosphere. Invideo AI functions similarly, turning your ideas into visually stunning videos with just a simple prompt. But hold on, there’s more to it. Add subtitles, tweak the music volume, or switch the voiceover to a British female voice – all with a few words. The possibilities are astounding, and we’ve only scratched the surface. Stay tuned, as I’ll guide you through starting a TikTok automation business using this powerful tool.

### Getting Started with Invideo AI

To access Invideo AI, follow the link in the description. Create a free account, and you’ll land on a user-friendly dashboard. The central element is a text box where you input prompts. For a basic start, you can type something like “Create a 2-minute video about cats,” and Invideo AI takes care of script planning, voiceover, and video creation.

However, for professional-quality videos, a more detailed prompt is key. As you continue watching, I’ll share my prompt formula for optimal results. In the dropdown menu, select a workflow – YouTube Shorts, YouTube Explainer, recent events video, or script to video. Each requires specific information, essential for understanding the Tik Tok automation business we’ll explore later.

## Crafting Engaging Videos: A Step-by-Step Guide

Let’s consider creating a YouTube explainer, an excellent choice for a faceless YouTube channel. Specify the video duration (e.g., 10 minutes) and provide detailed information about the video. For instance, create a video about “Nine Crazy Facts About Cats.” Be creative in defining the overall look – start with a captivating fact, ensure humor, engagement, and dynamism, and end with a question for audience interaction.

Customization continues with background music and voiceover settings. Select the music type, gender, and accent for the voiceover. Subtitles are optional but add a layer of engagement. After hitting ‘Continue,’ the magic begins as Invideo AI transforms your detailed prompt into a video. Want to customize further? Invideo AI allows you to tweak various elements, from audience selection to the video’s look and feel.

### Editing Made Easy

Not satisfied with a specific part? Invideo AI simplifies edits. Use the text box underneath the video to request changes or click ‘Edit’ for more comprehensive options. You can modify media, script, or even export to the timeline for detailed edits and full customization (currently in the alpha stage).

## Elevate Your Videos: Paid Plans and Advanced Features

While Invideo AI offers a free option, upgrading to a paid plan (starting at $20 a month) unlocks a range of features crucial for serious video creation and the TikTok automation business. Unlimited exports, high-resolution videos, and access to premium footage – these elements enhance the quality of your content.

## Viral Content Creation: Recent Events Video Workflow

Invideo AI’s recent events video workflow adds another layer to your content creation arsenal. Use an article link as a reference, and within minutes, you have a trending video. Explore the world of artificial intelligence or any niche that aligns with trending topics.

## The TikTok Automation Business Model

Now, the big question – how does the TikTok account, seemingly simple yet monetarily successful, operate? The answer lies in affiliate product promotion. By examining the account’s bio, we find links to popular ClickBank products like Soulmate Sketch and Wealth DNA Code. With multiple accounts in the same niche, they consistently promote these products in their videos, some of which have garnered millions of views. The simplicity of the videos is the key, but I’ll show you how to leverage Invideo AI for even better results.

### Getting Started with TikTok Automation

Starting your TikTok automation business is a step-by-step process. Begin by selecting an affiliate product – platforms like ClickBank or Digistore offer diverse options. Create a TikTok account, and the real fun begins – content creation. Brainstorm video ideas, and here are three methods to help you:

1. **Chat GPT Ideation**: Use Chat GPT to generate video ideas for your niche. For example, if it suggests “Dog Health Tips,” copy the idea and head to Invideo AI.

2. **Article Inspiration**: Find articles related to your niche. Copy the link, go to Invideo AI, select the YouTube shorts workflow, and use the article as a reference.

3. **Prompt Formula**: Embrace a detailed prompt formula for optimal results. Specify the duration, platform, topic, voiceover and script style, background music, and any additional information. For instance:

– **Prompt Formula Example:**
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Create a 3-minute YouTube video about the history of space exploration. The video should feature a deep male voiceover with an Australian accent, speaking informatively and engagingly. The script should be storytelling, making complex information easy to understand, covering key milestones from early rocketry to recent Mars missions. Choose inspiring and cinematic background music, and encourage viewers to subscribe for more educational content.
“`

## Conclusion: Unleash Your Creative Potential

As we conclude today’s video, the possibilities are limitless. With Invideo AI at your fingertips, you can unlock creative avenues, whether for TikTok automation or building a YouTube presence. The prompt formula shared empowers you to craft engaging content tailored to your audience. To embark on this journey, click the link and sign up for a free Invideo AI account. Thank you for watching, and good luck as you explore the exciting realm of AI-powered content creation!

DHS Highlights Birthright Citizenship Concerns as Parents of MacDill Bomb Suspects Identified as Undocumented Immigrants

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The Department of Homeland Security recently revealed that the parents of the individuals implicated in last month’s thwarted explosive plot near MacDill Air Force Base in Florida are undocumented immigrants. This announcement has reignited discussions about the implications of birthright citizenship.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials detained the parents, Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, on March 18. Their arrest followed allegations that their son, Alen Zheng, attempted to plant an explosive device at the base’s perimeter.

Authorities disclosed that Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng entered the United States unlawfully and sought asylum in 1993. However, in 1998, an immigration judge rejected their asylum claim, issuing a deportation order for both individuals.

Despite multiple appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals to reopen their case, all of which were unsuccessful, the couple managed to stay in the United States for several decades, defying the deportation mandate.

Composite image of Ann Mary Zheng and her parents, Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, following arrests tied to MacDill Air Force Base investigation

Ann Mary Zheng was apprehended upon her return to the U.S., while her parents were taken into ICE custody. This development comes in the wake of a comprehensive investigation into the attempted bombing near MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida.

The arrests add a new dimension to the case, as the Trump administration argues it underscores national security risks tied to birthright citizenship, an issue now before the Supreme Court.

Their children — Alen Zheng and his sister, Ann Mary Zheng — were both born in the U.S. and are citizens.

Federal authorities allege Alen Zheng planted an improvised explosive device outside the MacDill Air Force Base visitor center in Tampa on March 10, while his sister later helped cover up the crime.

Prosecutors said Ann Mary Zheng “assisted after the fact” and tampered with evidence to hinder her brother’s arrest.

Federal investigators believe Alen Zheng fled to China and remains there. His sister was arrested after returning to the U.S. through Detroit.

The explosive device, described by officials as potentially “very deadly,” failed to detonate and was discovered six days later by an Air Force airman.

Police officer in Tampa, Florida

Police officers with the Tampa Police Department block traffic along South Dale Mabry Highway near the main entrance of MacDill Air Force Base, which houses CENTCOM headquarters, after a suspicious package was reported at the gate in Tampa, Florida, on March 16, 2026. (Octavio JONES / AFP via Getty Images)

Investigators later linked the device to materials recovered from Zheng’s home and a burner phone used to place a cryptic 911 call warning about the bomb.

DHS officials said the case highlights broader concerns about immigration enforcement and citizenship laws, as the Supreme Court weighs the scope of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

“Automatically granting citizenship to children of illegal aliens born in the U.S. … poses a major national security risk,” DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement. “This incident underscores the severe national security threat that illegal immigration and birthright citizenship pose to the United States.”

The agency noted that the suspects were born in the United States after their parents entered the country illegally.

President Donald Trump moved to restrict birthright citizenship through an executive order signed on his first day in office, arguing the current interpretation of the Constitution is flawed.

The policy is being challenged in the Supreme Court, setting up a major legal battle over the scope of the 14th Amendment.

president donald trump's limo outside the supreme court

President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to listen live to Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The Trump administration said that the outside MacDill Air Force Base incident underscores the dangers of birthright citizenship. (Kent Nishimura / AFP)

Federal prosecutors have charged Alen Zheng with attempted destruction of government property by fire or explosion, as well as weapons-related offenses, which could carry up to 40 years in prison.

Ann Mary Zheng faces charges of accessory after the fact and evidence tampering, with a potential sentence of up to 30 years.

Officials have not publicly identified a motive or confirmed any connection to the Chinese government.

MacDill Air Force Base houses U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, making it one of the most strategically significant military installations in the country.

Open Heaven 4 April 2026 – Share The Good News (1)

Open Heaven 4 April 2026 Saturday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye – Share The Good News (1)

Open Heaven 4 April 2026 TOPIC – Share The Good News (1)

MEMORISE: I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. – Psalm 40:10 (KJV)

READ: Mark 5:1-20 (KJV)

1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Samuel 12-13

Open Heaven 4 April 2026 MESSAGE

When the Almighty God set the madman of Gadara free in today’s Bible reading, He told him to tell other people about what God had done for him. As a result, the man began to go around, telling others about what Jesus Christ had done for him. One of the things God told me at one time was that I should tell His people that the more they testify, the more miracles they would get from Him. When God does something in your life, you should tell others about what He has done; do not keep the good news of His love and forgiveness to yourself. When the Samaritan woman who met Jesus by a well in Sychar encountered Jesus, she ran to tell everyone who would listen about her experience. She said, “Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?” (John 4:29).

A long time ago, I was going through a difficult time, and things were really tough for me. However, whenever people asked me how I was doing, I always told them that God was working overtime in taking care of me. I never stopped testifying of His goodness, and today, I am even bolder to say that God is working extra overtime to take care of me. I am never ashamed to share the good things that God has done for me.

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. – 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

People who worship idols invite others to join their cults by telling and showing them what they have received from the devil. They do not hide what they get from satan, even though his gifts always come with hidden and terrible consequences. The Scripture above tells us that if we hide the good news of the things that God has done for us, the people who are on the path of destruction will not receive salvation. When God does something in your life, you must not hide it; rather, share the testimony with other people unless He tells you otherwise. Tell your friends, co-workers, and neighbours about the goodness of the Lord this Easter season. Encourage them to taste and see that the Lord is good indeed (Psalm 34:8).

Open Heaven 4 April 2026 KEY POINT

If we do not share the good things that God has done for us, many people will remain under the devil’s bondage.

Open Heaven 4 April 2026 HYMN 13 – Jesus Loves Me! This I Know

1 Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak but He is strong.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

2 Jesus loves me. He who died,
Heaven’s gate to open wide;
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.

3 Jesus loves me, loves me still
Tho’ I’m very weak and ill
From His shining throne on high
He will watch me where lie.

4 Jesus Loves Me! He Will Stay
Close Beside Me All The Way;
If l love Him when I die.
He will take me home on high.

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REMINDER!!! JESUS IS COMING SOON

ARE YOU BORN AGAIN? IF NO, WHY NOT ACCEPT JESUS NOW!

Accept Jesus Christ today and secure a life of eternal rest and Glory by saying this short prayer below:






Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins, Forgive me of all my iniquities. I accept you as my Lord and Saviour from today and forever.



Come and Be the Lord of my life and I am willing to obey Your command and live according to Your will by Your Grace, Thank you for accepting me into Your fold

AMEN!!! John 6:37…and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

Discover How I Made Over $1 Million with a Common Household Item

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We’ve all encountered the dilemma: you wear jeans out once, leaving them not quite clean but not exactly dirty either. So, where do they go? Enter the ubiquitous “laundry chair,” a piece of furniture turned makeshift storage space found in countless American homes.

Simone Giertz, a well-known YouTuber and inventor, faced this common issue herself until she decided to take matters into her own hands and create a practical solution.

“I created the Laundry Chair because I wanted one for myself,” Giertz explained to the Daily Mail. “But as I started to notice similar laundry piles in other people’s homes, it became clear that this was a widespread issue.”

She continued, “And what do I call other people with the same problems as me? Future customers. So, I handed the idea over to the manufacturing team and we began transforming it into a product.”

‘And what do I call other people with the same problems as me? Future customers,’ she added. ‘So I kicked it over to the manufacturing team and we started turning it into a product.’

The $1,100 Laundry Chair functions as a normal chair with one distinctive feature – a rotating rail that swivels around on a Lazy Susan, so dirty laundry can be rotated behind the chair without covering the armrests or seating pad. 

The design has an added function of airing out potentially wet clothes which would otherwise sit in a mushy pile on a regular chair.

Giertz’ initial YouTube video announcing her latest invention earned over two million views. Now, her Kickstarter for the project earned over $1 million, with the initial goal being $50,000. 

A look at the 'Laundry Chair' created by Simone Giertz as a step above a 'chair pile' of dirty laundry

A look at the ‘Laundry Chair’ created by Simone Giertz as a step above a ‘chair pile’ of dirty laundry

Simone Giertz started her career as an inventor on YouTube

Simone Giertz started her career as an inventor on YouTube

The patented design is finished for this new product, although as of March 6, Giertz said her company still needs to design packaging and purchase all the material required for production.

Deliveries are expected around November 2026 with over 1,000 people snagging their very own Laundry Chair through the Kickstarter website. 

For 10 years, Giertz has been creating functional, stylish and even experimental furniture under the Yetch Studio umbrella. 

The company debut its ‘coat hinger‘ for customers managing minimal closet space, complete with a patented coat hanger design that folds in half. There’s also the every day goal calendar, an electronic wall display that helps customers visualize their progress. 

On Instagram, Giertz swore she’d never do another Kickstarter after her two successful products. That is, until she got the idea for the Laundry Chair. 

‘No piles. No unusable chairs. No pretending you’ll deal with it later,’ Laundry Chair’s Kickstarter campaign said. 

‘It’s not really about doing more laundry,’ the website continues. ‘Washing clothes after every single wear actually breaks them down faster. Most pieces don’t need a full wash, they just need a bit of air.’ 

When asked if Giertz has any other ideas on the horizon, the inventor gave a resounding ‘so many!’ 

‘I’m very emboldened by this,’ she added. ‘We have a schedule full of new Yetch Studio products for 2026, and are looking to release another piece of furniture in 2027.’

Yetch Studio has the 'Every Day Goal Calendar' available on their website for $365

Yetch Studio has the ‘Every Day Goal Calendar’ available on their website for $365

Kickstarter functions as a fundraising platform for creatives with bold ideas from comic books to podcasts to laundry chairs.

Unlike GoFundMe, however Kickstarter has an all-or-nothing funding model, meaning that creators must reach their goal within a certain number of days to receive money pledged by backers. 

That’s risky for some creatives.  

Giertz, on the other hand, feels ‘very great’ about raising over $1 million on Kickstarter, adding that she started her career as a YouTuber and ‘always wonder if people buy my products because they like me, not the product itself necessary.’ 

‘But nobody loves me enough to buy a $1,000 chair so it’s really validating,’ Giertz added. 

Tragic Ax Murder: Father Kills Wife, Flees State, Leaving Uncle to Care for Children

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Inset: Scott R. Thompson (Rusk County Jail). Background: The area in Texas where Thompson allegedly killed his wife (Google Maps).

In a tragic incident in Texas, a 47-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly murdering his wife with an ax. The accused, Scott Raymond Thompson, is said to have attacked her in their home while their children were away at school. He then reportedly locked the house with her body inside.

Authorities have arrested Thompson and charged him with first-degree murder for the death of his wife, Amanda Thompson. Official court documents confirm the charges against him.

The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office provided insight into the case through a probable cause affidavit. Deputies were dispatched to the address on County Road 3122 around 2 p.m. on March 18. This response followed a welfare check request initiated by a concerned family member of Thompson’s.

The family member, identified as Thompson’s uncle, contacted emergency services after receiving a disturbing call from Thompson. During this call, Thompson allegedly confessed to his uncle that he had killed his wife using an ax, leaving her body in the hallway and securing the house.

Furthermore, Thompson reportedly asked his uncle to pick up his children from school that day. He wanted them taken to another location, ensuring they did not come home to discover the tragic scene.

Upon arriving at the address, deputies said they could “observe blood through the backdoor window in the hallway” that led into the kitchen.

Deputies decided the “exigent circumstances” presented by the scene required them to make a forceful entry into the home.

“Upon entry, [the deputies] observed a deceased white female lying beside the back door with wounds consistent with sharp force trauma to the back of her head and a large amount of blood surrounding the body,” the affidavit states. The victim was later identified as Amanda Thompson.

The sheriff’s office said that after brutally killing his wife, Scott Thompson fled from the scene in a car, according to reporting from Nacogdoches, Texas, CBS affiliate KYTX. Investigators put out an APB on the vehicle, which soon pinged in Atlanta, Texas. Scott Thompson was reportedly located in Pope County, Arkansas, and taken into custody later that day by Arkansas State Police.

Scott Thompson has since been extradited back to Texas to face the murder charge, Waco, Texas, CBS affiliate KWTX reported.

Scott Thompson is currently being held in the Rusk County Jail. Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Jana Enloe subsequently ordered him to remain in custody in lieu of $1.5 million bond.

 

Heroic Queensland Resident’s Daring Citizen’s Arrest Caught on CCTV – A Must-See Act of Bravery

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A Queensland man bravely stopped a group of alleged teenage criminals in their tracks on the Gold Coast, performing a citizens arrest alone at night.
The moment Gavin Perry confronted the group, armed only with a baseball bat in hand, was captured on CCTV.

On a Wednesday afternoon in Mudgeeraba, Perry’s instincts were on high alert as he observed a white Haval pulling up near his residence.

CCTV of citizen's arrest
A Queensland man bravely stopped a group of alleged teenage criminals in their tracks on the Gold Coast, performing a citizens arrest (9News)

“I noticed three individuals exit the vehicle and sprint down the street, which seemed quite unusual,” Perry recounted to 9News.

Adding to the oddity, a police helicopter was hovering overhead at the same moment.

Without hesitation, Perry dashed inside, grabbed his phone, and immediately contacted the authorities.

While many might have chosen to stay indoors, Perry boldly ventured outside, armed with his trusty baseball bat.

“I didn’t know if they had knives or not, I didn’t know if they were armed with anything at all,” he said.

“I wanted to be between them and the car, I did not want them getting back in that car.”

Gavin Perry
When most would lock themselves inside, Gavin Perry headed out with his trusty baseball bat in hand. (9News)

Confronting the gang as they approached him, two teens fled but another wasn’t so lucky.

“He was crying, he was a mess,” Perry said.

“He’s a young kid he shouldn’t be out at night at that hour.”

Quick-thinking led Perry to flash his phone torch to get PolAir’s attention with a police car arriving on the scene “about 30 seconds later”.

The boy was immediately arrested but police are still searching for his friends.

Gavin Perry
Quick-thinking led Perry to flash his phone torch to get PolAir’s attention with a police car arriving on the scene “about 30 seconds later”. (9News)

The arrested 15-year-old will spend Easter behind bars after being remanded in custody and facing charges of stealing and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

He’s due to appear before the Southport Children’s Court later this month.

The trio are accused of stealing the car from Tegan Kelly’s Oxenford home that same day.

“You feel just defeated and empty and gross and sick and just constantly on edge,” Kelly said.

CCTV of citizen's arrest
The trio are accused of stealing the car from Tegan Kelly’s Oxenford home that same day. (9News)

Traumatised but thankful for the help of a stranger.

“I’d say he’s definitely a hero, an absolute hero,” she added.

Perry doesn’t think so but he has earned himself a new nickname.

“One of them called me batman ’cause I had a bat in me hand but that’s about all,” he laughed.

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Trump Requests Massive Budget Amid $1B Daily Expenditure on Iran Conflict

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President Donald Trump has unveiled a budget plan that proposes a staggering $1.5 trillion for the Pentagon, reflecting his administration’s focus on military funding. Released on Friday, this budget request highlights the shifting priorities towards defense spending.

Amidst the ongoing conflict with Iran, Trump has emphasized the need for increased military expenditure while suggesting a reduction in allocations for social programs. During an Easter lunch on Wednesday, he reportedly remarked, “We’re fighting wars, we can’t take care of daycare,” in a session that was inadvertently shared online despite being closed to the media.

The financial toll of the war with Iran is significant, reportedly costing U.S. taxpayers over $1 billion daily. Pentagon representatives informed legislators in mid-March that the initial six days of the engagement had already accumulated expenses exceeding $11.3 billion.

While the President annually presents his budget proposal, the real power lies with Congress, which has the responsibility to translate these priorities into actionable spending decisions.

Every year, the President releases his own budget, but it’s up to Congress to put those priorities into action. 

For the next fiscal year, the White House asked for the Pentagon to receive $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending – amounting to a 28 percent increase – and another $350 billion in mandatory spending – which overall amounts to a 40 percent hike over fiscal year 2026. 

At the same time, the President is calling for 10 percent of the budget to be slashed on non-defense programs. 

He’s excused some of those cuts by arguing they don’t line up with his administration’s priorities. 

President Donald Trump speaks in the Cross Hall Wednesday night about the war in Iran. On Friday, the White House released its dream budget, which includes $1.5 trillion in funding for the Pentagon

President Donald Trump speaks in the Cross Hall Wednesday night about the war in Iran. On Friday, the White House released its dream budget, which includes $1.5 trillion in funding for the Pentagon 

In the rollout of the budget, the White House included fact sheets entitled ‘Cuts to Woke Programs’ and ‘Ending the Green New Scam.’ 

Many of the programs on the chopping block focus on minority communities, which the White House argues have been ‘weaponized’ or are too closely aligned with ‘Black Lives Matter.’ 

The budget proposal asks Congress to cancel $15 billion in clean energy dollars that were part of President Joe Biden’s 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. 

It also asks lawmakers to defund refugee resettlement aid programs, instead focusing funds on removing immigrants from the United States.

It asks Congress to keep Immigration and Customs Enforcement funds at the same level so ICE can continue opening detention centers, with the aim of having 100,000 beds for adults and 30,000 for families. 

The government is currently in a partial shutdown over the parties’ disagreements over ICE, with Democrats refusing to agree to funding the Department of Homeland Security unless changes are made to immigration enforcement after two Americans were killed by border agents in Minneapolis.

On Thursday, Trump announced he would sign an executive order to have all DHS employees paid, after previously ensuring that Transportation Security Administration workers would get their paychecks amid airport chaos. 

Republicans worked out a deal to end the shutdown earlier this week, but both houses of Congress remain on recess for another week. 

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses troops in the Middle East amid the war in Iran. President Donald Trump's proposed budget boosts military spending by a whopping 40 percent for the next fiscal year

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses troops in the Middle East amid the war in Iran. President Donald Trump’s proposed budget boosts military spending by a whopping 40 percent for the next fiscal year 

Trump’s budget also called for a 13 percent increase in the Department of Justice. 

On Thursday, Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, making her the second Cabinet member out of a job in just under a month. 

The DOJ funding boost would be focused on prosecuting violent criminals. 

The Trump budget also asked for a $10 billion fund housed by the National Park Service, to beautify Washington, D.C. 

Trump also asked for $605 million to keep the National Guard deployed in the nation’s capital. 

The budget is prepared by Trump’s Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought, who the President likes to refer to as ‘Darth Vader,’ due to his ruthless role in dismantling government programs.

During the Wednesday Easter lunch, Trump looked around the East Room for his Star Wars villain. 

‘And Darth Vader, where’s Darth Vader? Russ Vought. Hi Darth, hi Darth Vader,’ the President said.  

Investigation Reveals Astonishing Truth Behind Arizona Girl’s Safe Return Decades After Disappearance

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A case that mystified Arizona for nearly 30 years has taken an unexpected turn. A girl, believed to have been abducted in 1994, has been discovered alive, and authorities now assert that she left willingly.

This week, the Gila County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that Christina “Tina” Marie Plante, who disappeared from Star Valley at the tender age of 13, is alive and well at 44. This revelation brings a long-standing mystery to a conclusion.

The narrative surrounding her disappearance is being re-evaluated in light of new information from a key investigator.

Capt. Jamie Garrett, a specialist in cold cases who played a crucial role in locating Plante, expressed astonishment upon learning that the teenager had run away instead of being kidnapped.

Childhood photo of Christina Plante smiling

A childhood image of Christina Plante, who went missing at 13 in Star Valley, Arizona. Authorities announced in 2026 that she has been found alive, more than three decades after she vanished. (Gila County Sheriff’s Office)

“I guess she wasn’t happy with where she was living and who she was living with, and she ran away,” Garrett told NewsNation Thursday.

“I was dumbfounded,” Garrett added. “I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh. OK, so you ran away.’ I told her, ‘You know, we were under the impression that somebody kidnapped you. It was deemed a criminal offense.’”

Plante was last seen around midday May 15, 1994, leaving her home in Star Valley on foot. According to her missing person flyer, she told others she was heading to a nearby horse stable but never returned. Investigators at the time classified the case as “missing/endangered” under suspicious circumstances.

Original missing person flyer for Christina Plante marked located

A Gila County Sheriff’s Office missing person flyer for Christina “Tina” Plante, who disappeared in 1994. The case was resolved in 2026 when she was found alive, decades after being listed as missing and endangered. (Gila County Sheriff’s Office)

She was described as having blue eyes and dark blonde hair and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, multicolored shorts and black tennis shoes.

Her disappearance prompted an extensive search, but authorities were unable to develop meaningful leads. Over time, the case went cold, though it remained open and was periodically revisited by investigators.

Garrett said he recently focused on a lead involving an adult woman he believed could be Plante and reached out directly. The woman confirmed her identity, according to Garrett.

The investigator said Plante indicated she left on her own with help from relatives she had been in contact with at the time.

“She said that was a long time ago, that was an old life,” Garrett said. “She’s in her adult life. She has her family now. That’s not something she even thinks about.”

Garrett also told NewsNation she does not believe there are immediate family members in the Star Valley area still searching for Plante.

Authorities have not released further details about where Plante has been or the circumstances surrounding her departure, citing her privacy..

The development marks a significant shift from the assumptions that guided the early investigation, which for years centered on the possibility Plante had been abducted.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office for comment but did not immediately receive a response. 

Influencer Faces Criticism for Encouraging Teen Daughter’s Dance Moves

An influencer from the Gold Coast has stirred controversy after posting a video that sparked criticism for encouraging her young daughter to twerk.

Kat Clark, who moved to the United States with her husband Jonathan and their teenage daughter Deja last year, found herself at the center of an online backlash on Saturday following the release of the clip on Instagram.

In the video, the 39-year-old TikTok personality asked her 15-year-old daughter to ‘turn around and shake it,’ leading Deja to start twerking on camera.

After Deja completed her dance, Kat playfully suggested there had been a mix-up, adding, ‘I meant your hair.’

This prompted Deja to remove her hat and whip around her curly hair instead.

Many fans shared their support for the mother-daughter duo, commenting that they were ‘obsessed’ with Deja as they told her to ‘get it’. 

A controversial Gold Coast influencer has been slammed online after she shared a video encouraging her underage daughter to twerk

A controversial Gold Coast influencer has been slammed online after she shared a video encouraging her underage daughter to twerk

However, some pointed out that it was inappropriate for Deja to be dancing in such a manner online because she was just ‘a kid’. 

‘Umm she’s 15 yo!’ one person wrote, while another added: ‘She’s a kid.’

‘Underage btw [and your] daughter,’ a third added.

‘A mother encouraging her 15 year old to shake her a*** on the internet for thousands of people,’ began someone else.

‘WOW! And people encouraging it even. These comments are gross.’

Daily Mail has reached out to Kat for comment. 

Kat last courted controversy in June 2025 when she was slammed for complaining about living in Los Angeles while anti-ICE protests raged through the city.

As locals dealt with a fourth day of riots in California, Marines and the National Guard hit the streets to ‘address the lawlessness’ of protesters.

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Kat Clark, 39, who relocated to America with her husband Jonathan and their teenage daughter Deja last year, faced backlash on Saturday over the Instagram clip

Kat Clark, 39, who relocated to America with her husband Jonathan and their teenage daughter Deja last year, faced backlash on Saturday over the Instagram clip

However, Kat appeared oblivious to the chaos at the time as she uploaded a vlog about her daily inconveniences in LA.

‘Australians and Americans may speak the same language, but today proved we live completely different lives. Firstly, why is there no good coffee in LA?’ she began.

‘They also take security very seriously,’ she added as she showed footage of storefronts locked up with security gates.

Kat then went on to complain about people not using towels at the gym.

‘These are just the small things I’ve noticed since moving here. Wait until you see what else I learned,’ she continued.

‘They love their ranch. They’ve got litres of it. They even have tuna flavoured bacon ranch. That sounds gross,’ Kat added as she visited a Ralphs grocery store.

‘I’m not going to lie, they have a lot of questionable things here, but they also have a lot of things that just make sense.’

Followers flocked to the comments of the video to slam Kat for appearing to ignore the riots and military presence throughout LA.

In the skit, the TikTok star asked her 15-year-old child to 'turn around and shake it', prompting Deja to start twerking her behind on camera

In the skit, the TikTok star asked her 15-year-old child to ‘turn around and shake it’, prompting Deja to start twerking her behind on camera

‘U not been on the news?’ one person wrote, as another added: ‘Kat completely oblivious to what’s happening in LA right now.’

Kat responded to the comments, explaining she was aware of what had been happening in the city.

‘I hear you and I’ve been following everything closely,’ she said.

‘As someone on a visa, I have to be mindful about what I say, but please know I’m listening, learning and supporting where I can.’

Tragic Family Dispute: Brother Fatally Attacks Sibling Amid Ex-Wife Allegations

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Background: The section of North 47th Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the shooting occurred (Google Maps). Inset left: Brandon Smith (Milwaukee County Sheriff”s Office). Inset right: Justin Smith (Informed Choice Funeral Home).

A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man of shooting and killing his brother, driven by the belief that the victim was involved with the suspect’s wife and intended to harm him.

Brandon Smith, aged 51, was found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide for the death of his 41-year-old brother, Justin Smith, as reported by Milwaukee’s Fox affiliate, WITI. Initially, he faced charges of first-degree intentional homicide.

The incident occurred in the early hours of February 26, 2025, at their mother’s residence on the 4900 block of North 47th Street in Milwaukee, as detailed in a criminal complaint obtained by Law&Crime. Brandon Smith had been residing there since September, following his divorce.

Their mother expressed concerns that her older son had become increasingly paranoid and was displaying signs of mental health issues. She noted he rarely left the house and was unemployed. According to her, Brandon was convinced that Justin was romantically involved with his ex-wife, though she insisted this was not the case.

The affidavit reveals that Brandon believed his brother was tracking him through his phone and had intentions to kill him. He also suspected Justin had invited another man to their home to attack him, despite admitting he never saw anyone else present.

At about 4 a.m. on Feb. 26, 2025, the defendant accused his brother of having a man over in order to harm him. Justin Smith “remained in his own room and would not engage in the argument,” said the mother, who added that no one other than the three of them was in the house.

Still, Brandon Smith was “agitated” and called the police. Officers arrived and then left, but the argument between the brothers did not end.

The mother “had to break them up to go to their respective bedrooms,” a detective wrote in the complaint. But Brandon Smith said he “still did not feel safe” so he started “patrolling” the home by walking up and down the stairs.

At the time, the mother was in the living room. She said she heard her elder son “saying he believed people were out to kill him,” but he returned up the stairs, and she fell asleep.

The defendant claimed he could hear Justin Smith and another man on the phone and believed his brother “was determined” to hurt him, so he “grabbed the first thing he saw in the kitchen, a hammer, and confronted the victim in the kitchen.”

The mother awoke to “the victim screaming.” When she rose, she saw the two brothers fighting on the ground, with Brandon Smith on top and his younger brother “bleeding from the head.”

Brandon Smith had hit his younger brother twice in the head with the hammer, the complaint said. The mother rushed to break them up and grabbed the hammer as Justin Smith went into his bedroom, per the court document.

The defendant then “retrieved his handgun” and shot his younger brother in the chest, according to the complaint. The defendant told investigators that he saw Justin Smith fall to the ground. According to the complaint, the boys’ mother came into the bedroom and started screaming and trying to help her younger son, but Brandon Smith reportedly “would not let her go.”

As the complaint states, Brandon Smith “felt like he still needed to protect himself.” He went to wash up but “refused” to let his mother call 911.

The mother eventually got the chance to call authorities. Brandon Smith reportedly ranted about the Bible, Cain and Abel, and how his brother and their neighbors wanted to kill him. He later told police that he and his brother “had never pulled guns on each other before.”

Police arrived at the home around 6:43 a.m. and spoke with the mother. As she walked an officer by a room where Brandon Smith was, she said, “this [is] the one that hurt the other one.” In another bedroom, the officer saw Justin Smith on the ground “surrounded by blood.”

Justin Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. He had “multiple blunt force injuries to his head and face, and his clothing was covered in blood.” An autopsy found that his cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest.

The gun used in the shooting was recovered by police. Brandon Smith was arrested.

He is set to be sentenced on June 5.

Artemis II Astronauts Share Stunning Images of Earth’s Azure Splendor En Route to the Moon

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The Artemis II crew has captured stunning images of Earth’s captivating allure as their spacecraft races toward the moon.

Commander Reid Wiseman snapped a picture revealing Earth’s curved horizon framed within the spacecraft’s window.

This image provided by NASA shows a view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman from of the Orion spacecraft's window after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026.
The first photo taken by commander Reid Wiseman shows a curved slice of Earth in one of the capsule’s windows. (AP)
This image provided by NASA shows a downlink image of Earth taken by NASAs Artemis II astronaut commander Reid Wiseman inside the Orion capsule.
NASA released the crew’s first downlinked images on Friday, one and a half days into the first astronaut moonshot in more than half a century. (AP)

Another photograph showcases our planet in its entirety, adorned with white cloud formations swirling above the vast oceans. A green aurora is also visible, according to NASA.

“It’s astounding to realize that apart from our four astronaut colleagues, every one of us is captured in this photograph,” noted Lakiesha Hawkins, a leader in NASA’s exploration systems. She confirmed the mission’s smooth progress.

By late Friday, Wiseman and his team were over 180,000 kilometers away from Earth, rapidly closing in on the moon with another 240,000 kilometers remaining. They are expected to arrive by Monday.

This image taken from video provided by NASA shows the Artemis II crew, from left, Canadian astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Christina Koch and pilot Victor Glover as they appear on a video conference from the moon's orbit.
This image taken from video provided by NASA shows the Artemis II crew, from left, Canadian astronaut and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, Commander Reid Wiseman, mission specialist Christina Koch and pilot Victor Glover as they appear on a video conference from the moon’s orbit. (AP)
In this photo provided by NASA, a view of the Earth from NASA's Orion spacecraft as it orbits above the planet during the Artemis II test flight.
As of late Friday afternoon, Wiseman and his crew were more than 180,000 kilometres from Earth and were quickly gaining on the moon with another 240,000 kilometres to go. (AP)

The three Americans and one Canadian will swing around the moon in their Orion capsule, hang a U-turn and then head straight back home without stopping.

They fired Orion’s main engine on Thursday night that set them on their course.

After Mission Control shifted the position of their capsule, the entire Earth complete with northern lights filled their windows.

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket
NASA’s Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (AP)

“It was the most spectacular moment, and it paused all four of us in our tracks,” Wiseman said in a TV interview.

They’re the first lunar travelers since Apollo 17 in 1972.