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Gain-of-function research is a dangerous game where scientists deliberately make viruses, or something else, more dangerous so that measures to counter it can be researched.
Many believe COVID-19 came out of exactly that type of work in Wuhan, China.
But now The National institutes of Health has announced it is terminating all funding for grants involving that risky procedure.
And researchers have until the end of June to say whether their grants comply with President Donald Trump's executive order regulating the experimentation.
A report from the Washington Examiner noted scientists got notice this week about the end of such funding.
"Gain-of-function research has been hotly debated since the mid-2010s, when the scientific community became increasingly concerned about the potential for genetically manipulated viruses to start an epidemic or pandemic via a lab accident," the Examiner reported. "In layman's terms, gain-of-function refers to the manipulation of a pathogen to make it more transmissible or give it the capacity to infect its host in new ways."
It was revealed after the COVID-19 pandemic circled the globe and killed millions that the NIH had funded research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, where COVID-19 erupted.
"Trump's May executive order provides a technical definition for 'dangerous gain-of-function research' as any research activity altering a pathogen or toxin that 'could result in significant societal consequences,'" the report noted.
His order permanently prohibits such research in nations designated by the director of National Intelligence as "countries of concern," such as China.
The plan revealed this week is that NIH funding for such projects, in appropriate locations, will resume when an oversight procedure proposed by Trump takes effect.
The report explained, "Stopping federal funding of gain-of-function research has been a priority of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). Paul has introduced legislation multiple times to codify an independent oversight agency to review potentially risky research projects before they receive federal funding from any department funding biomedical projects, not just the NIH."
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A lawsuit over the public's access to a manifesto left behind by the transgender killer who broke into a Nashville school and killed three children and three adults has been settled.
A report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, or WILL, confirmed the FBI has released 120 pages of the manifesto and will pay WILL about $86,000 in legal fees incurred in the dispute.
"This settlement is a win for government transparency and efforts by real journalists to keep their government open and accountable," explained WILL lawyer Dan Lennington.
It was on March 27, 2023, a transgender shooter entered The Covenant School in Nashville and killed three nine-year-old students and three adults—an administrator, substitute teacher, and a custodian, the legal team said.
The shooter later was killed by law enforcement.
"Our client requested a copy of the manifesto from the FBI through a formal FOIA request, which was denied by the Biden-era FBI. WILL sued, and after FBI Director Kash Patel was confirmed, settlement negotiations began to resolve the matter. The FBI then released 120 pages of the manifesto and settled the case with WILL," the report said.
WILL client Michael Patrick Leahy said, "Journalists everywhere should be willing to go to the mat to hold their government accountable, regardless of the story or who is in charge at the nation's capital. We appreciate WILL for taking our case and fighting back against the Biden administration's reckless and dangerous record retention policies."
Leahy is CEO of Star News Digital Media, Inc., which runs multiple news sites, including the Tennessee Star.
Another plaintiff was M.D. Kittle, now with the Federalist, who explained the attack by the transgender, Audrey Hale, a woman identifying as a man.
"At the time, I was National Political Editor for the Star News Network, which has done some of the best investigative work in bringing to light the dark mind of a mentally deranged mass murderer despite law enforcement efforts to keep the killer's motives shrouded in secrecy. President Joe Biden's FBI, which pulled the levers behind the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department's (MNPD) handling of the politically charged case, denied my FOIA request for Hale's manifesto. The file includes hundreds of pages of the 28-year-old woman's journals and other writings," Kittle explained.
The lawsuit followed.
"The lawsuit would likely still be tied up in federal court had the FBI, under new management, not agreed to end the Biden FBI's prolonged fight to keep the public in the dark. FBI Director Kash Patel ultimately ended an empty 'investigation' into a trans school shooter who died at the scene and had no accomplices."
Lennington pointed out the Biden administration "did not want the public to know what motivated this transgender shooter to shoot up the school and kill six people."
"The trans-centric Biden administration wanted to protect the trans agenda, and, as the Star News Network reported, the FBI advised against releasing information that it believed could put males pretending to be females and females identifying as males at risk," Kittle noted.
What is known about the attacker is that her writings paint "a picture of a deeply troubled biological woman militantly rallying around the trans flag. In the copies of 'dozens of handwritten pages' obtained last year, Hale detailed an hour-by-hour plan for her attack and made racist declarations that she wanted to 'kill all you little crackers' — expressing rage over 'their white privlages [sic],'" Kittle explained.
Lennington identified Hale's motivations as "A deep hatred of basically western family values."
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A SpaceX rocket on Elon Musk's Texas base erupted in a stunning fiery explosion, but officials confirmed there were no injuries and Musk himself called it "just a scratch."
The flash of bright white light followed by yellow flames and billowing clouds was caught on camera by several livestreams.
It happened about 11 p.m. Wednesday, a report at Fox Business explained.
SpaceX said, "The Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase. … A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for.
"Our Starbase team is actively working to safe the test site and the immediate surrounding area in conjunction with local officials. There are no hazards to residents in surrounding communities, and we ask that individuals do not attempt to approach the area…"
"Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 shared a NASASpaceflight stream on his Facebook page.
'Whoa! Whoa! No,' a man can be heard saying once the explosion happened. 'Oh, my God,'" the report said.
"The caption at the bottom of the stream read: "SpaceX is expected to perform a static fire test of ship 36. The second in this series of testing for flight 10."
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Not only did President Trump not host a White House celebration of Juneteenth this year – as his predecessor did – nor sign an official resolution marking the day, but his only recognition of the federal holiday didn't even mention it by name.
Posting on Truth Social, the president lamented how many "non-working holidays" there are in America, an apparent reference to the millions of federal workers at home Thursday for Juneteenth, the day meant to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.
Regarding the number of holidays, Trump declared, "It must change."
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President Donald Trump says he'll make his decision on whether the U.S. will join Israel in the destruction of Tehran's nuclear plants soon.
"Within two weeks."
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement just a short time ago:
"Regarding the ongoing situation in Iran," she said. "I know there has been a lot of speculation amongst all of you in the media regarding the president's decision-making and whether or not the United States will be directly involved. In light of that news, I have a message directly from the president. And I quote. 'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks.'"
The president has met with his advisers in the Situation Room at least twice already this week.
This developed as Israel was launching repeated waves of attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and military leadership, leaving one in shambles and the other dead. Iran has been responding by bombing Israel's population and hospitals.
There are reports he has approved attack plans, but held off on implementing them to see if Iran will be willing to negotiate.
He's repeated his commitment to his agenda that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons multiple times.
There are members of his party, including Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has said the U.S. needs to "finish the job" with Iran.
Others are adhering to the "America First" agenda adopted by Trump, calling for restraint.
"A poll out on Wednesday from Fox News found voters split on the issues Trump is facing. A majority of registered voters surveyed believe Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear program would result in more danger. But a majority also believes Iran poses a national security threat to the U.S.," Fox reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, "We're not just fighting our enemy. We're fighting your enemy. For God's sake, they chant, 'death to Israel, death to America.' We're simply on their way. And this could reach America soon."
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has threatened, "The Americans should know, the Iranian nation will not surrender, and any intervention by the U.S. will be met with a forceful response and irreparable damage. War will be met with war, bombing with bombing, and strike with strike. Iran will not submit to any demands or dictates."
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A trial for a Wisconsin judge, accused of obstructing federal ICE agents, has been taken off the calendar as lawyers expect a courtroom fight over her claim that she has absolute immunity for her actions.
Those actions, caught on video, show a visibly enraged Hannah Dugan directing ICE agents to leave the hallway in front of her courtroom, and then helping a wanted suspect to leave through a non-public door so the agents would not see him.
That suspect, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, was in her courtroom in a case in which he was accused of domestic abuse.
The suspect, an illegal alien criminal, was, in fact, captured by ICE agents shortly after Dugan, on video, helped him out of the courtroom, but only after a foot chase by federal agents.
A report at the Gateway Pundit described how the video shows Dugan "angrily confronting ICE agents in the courthouse."
Dugan later was arrested by the FBI for obstructing federal law enforcement. She's relieved of her duties but taxpayers in Wisconsin still are paying her salary.
She has argued now that everything she did, in her courtroom, even in the courthouse, is exempt from any criminal charges whatsoever, ever. That's in conflict with a federal grand jury that indicted her on two counts of obstructing an ICE arrest.
If convicted, Dugan could be sentenced to up to six years in prison and fined $350,000.
The FBI pursued her arrest and indictment because she became angry when she discovered federal agents were waiting to arrest the suspect.
WND reported that FBI Director Kash Patel has accused Dugan of intentionally misdirecting agents away from the subject.
Evidence shows Dugan ended the hearing for Flores-Ruiz "so she could discreetly escort him through a 'jury door' to avoid his arrest."
Her lawyers claim the prosecution against her for her actions to help a suspected criminal evade arrest is "barred."
In an interview on "American Reports," Attorney General Pam Bondi explained how the Trump administration will handle judges who obstruct and block federal efforts to secure the border and remove illegal aliens.
"We are going to prosecute you, and we are prosecuting you. I found out about this the day it happened," she said.
"We could not believe, actually, that a judge really did that. We looked into the facts in great depth… You cannot obstruct a criminal case. And really, shame on her. It was a domestic violence case of all cases, and she's protecting a criminal defendant over victims of crime."
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On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of State issued an alarming updated travel advisory for India, urging American citizens to "exercise increased caution" due to a sharp rise in terrorism, civil unrest and violent crime there.
Designated a Level 2 alert, the advisory specifically highlights violent crime and terrorism occurring in India and notes that rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. And tourists are increasingly the target, especially in major cities and transit hubs, the advisory warning that terrorists attack with little or no warning, striking crowded areas such as tourist sites, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls and government facilities.
The State Department has also placed strict warnings against travel to high-risk regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, central and eastern India where Maoist insurgents commonly operate, as well as the northeastern state of Manipur, which has seen a surge in ethnic violence.
A country too dangerous for Americans, but not for American investment
Despite growing security concerns flagged by the U.S. State Department, India continues to aggressively market itself as a premier global tourism and investment destination, actively promoting a broad range of investment opportunities across infrastructure, hospitality and real estate to overseas investors. During its May 2025 Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit, India reaffirmed its strategic use of soft power, highlighting tourism as a key pillar of its global influence strategy.
Officials described tourism as an engine to boost economic growth, enhance India's international stature and generate domestic employment.
To support this vision, the Indian government has rolled out multi-billion-dollar programs aimed at overhauling its tourism infrastructure and amplifying foreign investor participation. Flagship schemes such as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD focus on building religious and cultural tourism circuits, including Buddhist pilgrimage routes and Ramayana heritage trails. Meanwhile, the government's Heal in India initiative is positioning the country as a hub for affordable, high-quality medical treatment.
As Sameer Bhati, director of Star Imaging and Path Lab, notes, "Medical tourism in India can grow a lot because we offer quality healthcare at affordable prices. The Budget's focus on upgrading healthcare facilities will attract more patients."
State governments are reinforcing this national push. Uttar Pradesh and Kerala, for instance, are hosting international investor summits, implementing AI-powered hospitality platforms and targeting the Indian diaspora to channel capital into tourism-linked development. These efforts reflect a coordinated campaign to frame India as a one-stop destination for spiritual, medical and luxury travel. According to market research firm IMARC, India's medical tourism sector alone is expected to reach $68.5 billion by 2032, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 14.5% between 2024 and 2032.
Yet, beneath India's high-gloss tourism campaigns and billion-dollar investment showcases lies a far grittier and riskier reality.
For American citizens, the U.S. State Department's latest travel advisory should serve not only as a warning about personal safety, but also as a critical lens on the broader economic relationship being pushed by Indian interests. Despite New Delhi's messaging of openness and opportunity, the ground-level truth reveals a nation still plagued by terrorism, systemic violence, weak legal protections and state-enforced restrictions that directly affect foreign travelers.
For example: Tourists carrying a satellite phone or an unlicensed GPS device can face up to $200,000 in fines and three years in prison. Consular support from the U.S. is limited outside of major cities, meaning if one finds himself or herself in trouble in a rural area or conflict zone, help may not arrive. And while India positions itself as a global destination for women-centric travel, the advisory makes clear that women – especially foreigners – face an elevated risk of sexual assault and violent crime, particularly at tourist locations and transit hubs.
But the warning goes far beyond travel plans. India's global tourism ambitions are tightly woven into its larger economic strategy, one that aggressively seeks to draw in Western capital, real estate partnerships and infrastructure development, often under the premise of mutually beneficial growth. What many Americans don't realize is that this same "hospitality empire" is already deeply embedded in their own country. As of 2023, Indian Americans control an estimated 60% of all hotels in the United States, and in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, Indian hoteliers own a staggering 90% of hotels.
That level of market capture raises important questions about reciprocity, regulation and the national interest, especially as India restricts foreign ownership and enforces heavy localization policies at home.
Investing in instability: American hotel chains are flooding India, but who's really driving the expansion?
While the U.S. State Department warns Americans to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to India due to terrorism, violent crime, sexual violence and civil unrest, major U.S.-born hotel brands are aggressively expanding into that very same high-risk market. According to a March 2025 Forbes article, Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham and Hyatt are all racing to build out their footprint in India, with Marriott planning 80 new properties, Hilton launching four new brands and Wyndham aiming to double its presence. On paper, this expansion is framed as a play for India's rising middle class and modernizing infrastructure. But that narrative conceals a deeper reality.
These moves are not simply about seizing opportunity, they're the result of entrenched ownership and influence by Indian-origin investors who now dominate the U.S. hospitality sector. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), founded in 1989 and now the largest hotel-owners group in the world, represents over 20,000 Indian-American hoteliers who control the nearly 60% of all hotels in the United States and two-thirds of so-called economy and midscale properties. That level of control gives Indian-origin stakeholders extraordinary leverage, not just over domestic hospitality policy, but in shaping how and where U.S. hotel brands expand abroad.
In this context, the expansion into India isn't simply about growth; it's about influence. As Indian-American ownership steers corporate strategy, the line between American business interests and India's national agenda begins to fade. Incoming AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh "KP" Patel openly stated, "No sector reflects our bilateral ties better than hospitality." More than symbolism, this reflects a coordinated push to embed Indian interests into U.S. policy on investment, infrastructure, workforce mobility and visas on both sides of the globe.
That strategy is already playing out. In 2024, Indian hotel giant OYO acquired the iconic American brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 in a $525 million all-cash deal, one of the largest cross-border hospitality takeovers in U.S. history. This wasn't just a business move, it was a declaration: Indian firms are no longer content participating in Western markets, they're actively reshaping them. They're exporting capital, management models and political influence directly into the U.S. economy.
Travel warnings are for citizens, but not corporations or foreign governments
At the same time, India is building new airports, relaxing visa rules and promoting high-gloss campaigns to lure Western tourists and investors. But these efforts are not just market-driven – they're diaspora-driven. The alignment of Indian-origin ownership in U.S. brands, India's tourism ambitions and the policy frameworks being shaped behind the scenes has created a self-reinforcing system of transnational control disguised as bilateral cooperation.
For Americans, the implications are serious. While Indian hospitality interests grow stronger in this nation's economy, American hotel chains are embedding themselves in a foreign market flagged by the U.S. government as dangerous for travel. And yet, U.S. brands continue to promote India as a safe, promising destination, while exposing American citizens to physical, financial and reputational risk.
The U.S. travel advisory should be seen not as a bureaucratic footnote, but as a warning. Americans should think twice before vacationing in India, investing in its tourism sector or buying into the idea that this alignment is harmless. They should register for the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), obtain evacuation-grade insurance and watch closely where their dollars and their country's interests are really going.
Because in this global hospitality "partnership," it's clear which side is winning. And it's not America.
An open door with no guardrails: How India's internal chaos is spilling into the United States
As U.S. hotel corporations aggressively expand into India, a nation flagged by the U.S. State Department, a far more concerning dynamic is unfolding at home. While American companies invest heavily in building out tourism infrastructure in India, the United States is simultaneously accepting a massive, poorly vetted influx of Indian nationals, both legally and illegally, with minimal safeguards for the American public.
According to the U.S. Embassy in India, over one million nonimmigrant visas were issued to Indian nationals in 2024 alone, the second year in a row that record numbers were reached. More than two million Indians traveled to the U.S. in the first eleven months of the year and over five million now hold active visas. Thousands more are approved daily.
So, while Americans are being told to exercise "increased caution" when visiting India, Indian citizens are entering the U.S. at historic levels, with little transparency, oversight or public debate. This isn't just a policy inconsistency; it's a direct threat to America's national security, economic stability and public safety.
India is also one of the top three sources of illegal immigration into the United States. In 2023 alone, nearly 90,000 Indian nationals were apprehended attempting to enter the country illegally. Many others arrive on temporary visas and simply overstay. At the same time, U.S. authorities have prosecuted numerous Indian nationals involved in elder fraud, multimillion-dollar financial scams, human trafficking rings and violent plots including a foiled assassination attempt in New York linked to an Indian government employee.
These are not isolated cases. They are part of a broader pattern emerging from a system that prioritizes volume and foreign interest over security and American sovereignty. As Indian-origin lobbying groups and economic networks grow more influential, particularly through their control of the U.S. hospitality sector, they are shaping not only investment decisions, but immigration and labor policy as well.
The result is a one-sided relationship: American companies are investing in a country that's too dangerous for their own citizens to visit, while India is offloading its population, labor force and political footprint into the U.S. under the banner of "partnership."
That is not mutual growth; it is a strategic imbalance.
Until U.S. policymakers address the growing disconnect between corporate interests and public safety, the consequences will continue to multiply. America is not just sending money into unstable territory, it is importing the instability itself, with real consequences for American workers, communities and national security.
The time to act is now. America must reassert control over its borders, its business interests and its future before more is lost in the name of globalization disguised as goodwill.
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The Department of Justice recently told Colorado elections officials it wants to review all the data from the 2024 election. And whatever still remains available from 2020.
And state officials have claimed it's a "fishing expedition" to try to help Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk who was convicted and sentenced to years in prison essentially for trying to salvage a copy of the 2020 vote data when faced with orders from a state officials to erase the details.
Peters was a conservative in the far-left state, where the all-Democrat state Supreme Court partisanly tried to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Where virtually all of the top state leaders in the governor's office and legislature are virulently anti-Trump.
Where leftists in population centers like Denver and Boulder openly advocate for Americans' rights to be violated in order to protect illegal alien criminals. Where abortion was made a state constitutional "right" and the state constitution's protection for voters against massive overtaxing plans routinely is undermined.
For example, Democrat lawmakers, faced with constitutional limits on raising "taxes," routinely hike them anyway and then simply call them "fees." For example, state residents who license vehicles and pay taxes have to pay a "fee" for roads and bridges. Visitors to the state using the same roads and bridges don't pay that "fee."
It was the Denver Post that recently promoted the "fishing expedition" claim and said Matt Crane, of the Colorado County Clerks Association, said the request for information is unprecedented.
However, it was a report at Complete Colorado that pointed out how the state's election details are now under the spotlight, and how Democrat Secretary of State Jena Griswold doesn't like it, condemning the federal move as an attempt to "push their ridiculous disinformation and lies to the American public."
The report noted the multiple "missteps" by Griswold that now could come under review.
The report explained, "A recent National Public Radio (NPR) report, republished by Colorado Public Radio (CPR) and heavily biased in Griswold's favor, called the request 'an unprecedented amount of election data' driven by Justice Department review of 'cases targeting the president's political allies' and identified the DOJ as catering to Trump's 'desire to exert more power over state voting processes.'"
Explained the report, "The framing of the coverage is unsurprising given that both NPR and CPR have themselves been the subject of headlines as of late as they push back against Trump's ongoing effort to end federal taxpayer subsidies for public radio. However, ongoing problems under Griswold during her tenure appear to be at least as likely a reason for the request."
The report cites Colorado Republican Party Chairwoman Brita Horn explaining how the review is warranted because of Griswold's problems.
"Our secretary of state gaslights voters with her 'Gold Standard' narrative while she oversees leaked passwords. She has no one to blame but herself and her irresponsible team for the investigation. We need the truth about what happens in her department, and in our elections," Horn charged.
The DOJ's request includes "any record required to be preserved under Title 52, Section 20701 of the U.S. code, which covers retention of records for elections involving federal offices" as well as certification that no record required to be preserved has been deleted or destroyed.
And all details on procedures for Colorado's votes.
Griswold, to NPR, claimed the group of "them" is using the federal government "to undermine our elections and our democracy."
"NPR reported that Griswold suspects the request to be tied to the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, with NPR calling Peters a 'folk hero' to those who deny the 2020 election results," the report explained.
But it noted left out of NPR's claims were the "inconsistencies and incompetence within Griswold's office," such as her decision to put voting system passwords for the state's systems online, where they were leaked, and that was followed by an attempt "to cover up the leak with no intention of making it public."
Earlier, Griswold had sent postcards to some 30,000 non-residents, telling them how to register to vote.
The notifications said, "Make sure your voice is heard this November" and directed people where to go register to vote. Griswold claimed a formatting error was responsible for the instructions to aliens, some illegal aliens, on how to vote.
"She has also been repeatedly criticized for using her position for political purposes on a national level as well as her inability to keep staff," the report added.
GOP political consultant Dick Wadhams told CBS News in an interview that the 64 count clerks on Colorado are competent, and they run elections. But he said Griswold is "incompetent."
In what may end up being related, Judicial Watch said Griswold's office gave out incorrect numbers for those removed from the state's registration lists due to address changes. The watchdog organization wanted its lawsuit over the dispute reopened because of the wrong numbers, but a leftist judge in the left-leaning federal court system in Colorado refused permission.
Griswold is a veteran political activist who was a "voter protection attorney" for Barack Obama's campaign and she took action against Peters by suing her to prevent her from being able to oversee elections in her county.
Minority Republicans in the Colorado unsuccessfully sought to impeach Griswold over her verbal attacks on President Trump.
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Late in the evening on Feb. 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train of 53 cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.
The resulting crash caused much of the train to burn, but what has been controversial ever since was the decision to do a controlled burn of the nearly 116,000 gallons of vinyl chloride that the train was carrying.
The result released hydrogen chloride and phosgene gases in the air of the small community.
Ever since, residents have noted headaches, respiratory issues, skin irritations and even eye irritations.
Now the federal government is going to study, in detail, the health impact of that disaster during Joe Biden's presidency.
"The announcement today of the funding for long-term health studies for the people of East Palestine is great news for the community," Gov. Mike DeWine said. "This funding will enable the people of East Palestine to have the peace of mind that comes from knowing that any potential for long-term health effects will be studied by the scientists at the National Institutes of Health."
Jennifer Homendyj, of the National Transportation and Safety Board, charged a year ago that the vent and burn after the crash was not needed, and even the crash itself could have been avoided.
The federal agency concluded the disaster that forced the evacuation of several thousand residents was caused by a wheel bearing that caught fire and broke an axle.
A report at the Center Square said the $10 million will be for a five-year study on the health impact of the derailment.
"The money and the study came at the urging of Vice President J.D. Vance, who worked with former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown on train safety and other East Palestine legislation in the months and years following the derailment and subsequent toxic chemical release," the report said.
Vance noted, "As a senator, it was incredibly frustrating watching the Biden administration refuse to examine the potentially dangerous health impacts on the people of East Palestine following the train derailment. I'm proud that we finally have a new president that takes the concerns of everyday, working-class people seriously. This historic research initiative will finally result in answers that this community deserves."
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. said the National Institutes of Health will conduct the study. And he thanked Vance for his work on the issue.
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One of the more "insurrectiony" things that those Americans arrested and persecuted by Joe Biden's Department of Justice over the J6 protests did was that they sang and recorded, while they were gathered together in a jail, the National Anthem.
President Donald Trump joined in what eventually was a fundraiser for prisoners accused of offenses like trespassing by recording the Pledge of Allegiance.
And for that, authoritarians embedded in the Biden administration wanted criminal charges filed.
It was a commentary at PJMedia that reflected on the revelations documented by Democrat emails.
"Democrats have spent months theatrically clutching their pearls over President Trump's supposed authoritarianism, and the past week reveling in their self-righteous 'No Kings' protests. But now, bombshell internal FBI emails have pulled back the curtain, catapulting their own authoritarian behavior into full view," it said.
"Rogue agents and prosecutors in Joe Biden's Department of Justice were apparently so desperate to bury Donald Trump under new criminal charges that they zeroed in on — wait for it — his involvement with the J6 prisoner choir. Yes, you read that right: the choir. The effort was based on a single, laughably partisan Forbes article. This is peak Democrat hypocrisy, folks."
It was columnist Miranda Devine who reported in the New York Post on the emails.
She explained they exposed the "Biden DOJ's obsession with piling on Trump charges."
"Internal FBI emails reveal that rogue agents and prosecutors in the Biden DOJ were looking for ways to pile on new criminal charges against Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot — this time over his involvement with the J6 prisoner choir, based on a single partisan news article," she explained "The 2023 emails obtained by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and revealed exclusively to The Post are an example of the nitpicking malice of anti-Trump lawfare that tainted special counsel Jack Smith's investigation, during Joe Biden's presidency."
It was an email from PJ Cooney to others in the DOJ that demanded, "Can we do some work to nail down Trump's role in this."
Attached was a Forbes.com article claiming "Trump collaborates on Song with Jan. 6 Defendants."
In fact, a video posted on social media shows men in jail "singing the national anthem at the DC jail in 2023."
The report revealed Cooney collaborated with "both the Robert Mueller and Smith get-Trump special counsel investigations."
The Forbes piece claimed Trump recorded the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the project.
Cooney's demands went to multiple agents and DOJ staff, "including notorious anti-Trump FBI Special Agent Walter Giardina, who responded two days later to say he was investigating the claims…"
Giardina also was "significantly involved in Operation Crossfire Hurricane," which involved debunked claims about Russian collusion.
"According to Grassley, Giardina was an 'initial recipient of the Steele Dossier' and falsely claimed that the bogus Clinton campaign smear sheet against Trump was corroborated as 'true.' Giardina also 'electronically wiped the laptop he was assigned while working for Special Counsel Mueller outside of established protocol for record preservation, raising the possibility that he destroyed government records,'" the report said.
Grassley now considers this specific email chain as a clear example of how the federal government was weaponized to "get Trump."
He told the Post, "Partisan prosecutors and agents were surfing the web to find any shred of information they could use to spin another baseless case against Trump. Their actions are a disservice to Americans, who pay their salaries and depend on DOJ and FBI to keep them safe."
The commentary at PJMedia noted the emails "Reveal the depths of anti-Trump lawfare that festered under Biden's watch. Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation, already an icon of politicized justice, was tainted by this nitpicking malice."
It continued, "Because nothing screams 'threat to democracy' like a song collaboration, right?"
"Let's unpack this steaming load of hypocrisy. While Democrats scream about Trump's supposed dictatorial tendencies, Biden's own DOJ was scheming to criminalize his every move — even something as trivial as associating with a choir," it said.