Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed Thursday as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, ending a contentious battle over his controversial views on vaccines. The Senate voted 52-48, with only Republican Senator Mitch McConnell joining Democrats in opposition.

Kennedy, known for his skepticism about vaccine safety, has promised not to interfere with current vaccine policies. His confirmation comes after he garnered support from key GOP senators, including Bill Cassidy, who extracted commitments from Kennedy for collaboration on health issues.

The vote marks a significant moment for Kennedy, who has long criticized agencies he will now oversee, such as the FDA and CDC. His appointment has sparked debate, with Democrats expressing concerns over his past statements on vaccines and public health.

President Donald Trump's administration sees Kennedy's role as pivotal in addressing what they describe as a "chronic health crisis" plaguing the nation. Kennedy's confirmation aligns with Trump's push towards "Making America Healthy Again," signaling potential shifts in health policy focus.

On X users flooded the hashtag #RFKconfirmation posting memes in celebration.

Congress to investigate Epstein, Covid, JFK, RFK, MLK and ALIENS!

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has established a new task force aimed at declassifying government documents related to several high-profile incidents. The "Task Force on the Declassification of Government Secrets" will focus on records concerning the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy, the client list of Jeffrey Epstein, the origins of COVID-19, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), and the 9/11 attacks.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, leading the task force, emphasized the need for transparency, stating, “For too long the American spirit has been dimmed by a veil of secrecy. We’ve been treated like children for too long and kept in the dark by those we elected to represent us.” 

The task force has already communicated with about a dozen agencies, including the Department of Justice and the Secretary of State. Its first hearing is scheduled for March, with an initial investigation into the assassination of President Kennedy. The effort comes amid reported support from the Trump administration, fostering a collaborative relationship with key governmental entities to push for transparency on these long-standing mysteries.

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“Swifties” take revenge for Super Bowl loss, one call ICE on Eagles player’s mom!

A Taylor Swift fan has taken extreme measures following the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, claiming to have called Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the mother of Eagles player C.J. Gardner-Johnson, according to a report by The Daily Caller.

The incident unfolded after Gardner-Johnson made a post on social media taunting Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, which included a reference to Kelce's past relationship with Kayla Nicole. This provoked a backlash from Swift's fans, known as Swifties, who not only flooded Gardner-Johnson's mother's restaurant, King's Grill, with negative Yelp reviews but also reportedly took the action to involve ICE.

The fan's actions were detailed in a Reddit post, where they claimed, "I made an ICE report on his mom's business and don't regret it." However, there's no confirmation that an actual report was filed or actioned by ICE. 

This incident highlights the intense loyalty of Swift's fanbase and the potential for social media disputes to escalate into real-world consequences. The restaurant has since received an "Unusual Activity Alert" on Yelp, temporarily disabling comments.

Gabbard lays down the law on day one!
"End the politicization” and “secure our nation"

Tulsi Gabbard, recently confirmed as the director of national intelligence, has outlined her immediate priorities for the role, emphasizing the need to depoliticize U.S. intelligence agencies. 

Gabbard, who was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, stated that her first priority would be to "end the politicization of the IC (Intelligence Community) and ensure clear mission focus to the IC on its core mission of unbiased, apolitical collection and analysis of intelligence to secure our nation," according to a document obtained by The Daily Caller.

She also plans to assess the global threat environment, identify intelligence gaps, and increase information-sharing to support decision-making by President Donald Trump and policymakers. Gabbard's commitment to rebuilding trust through transparency and accountability within the intelligence community was highlighted as another key focus.

Her statements come at a time when trust in the intelligence agencies has been questioned by various groups, particularly after allegations of political bias in intelligence operations. Gabbard’s approach aims to restore the integrity of the IC's essential functions.

USAID gave “Full-funding” to Al Qaeda TERRORIST leader back in the NINETIES!

Unearthed records reveal that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) allegedly funded the college education of Anwar al-Awlaki, an American-born al Qaeda terrorist, according to a report by The New York Post on Tuesday.

Documents show USAID provided "full funding" for al-Awlaki's studies at Colorado State University in the early 1990s. Al-Awlaki, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Yemen in 2011, had fraudulently claimed Yemeni nationality to secure the funding, the report states.

This revelation comes amidst scrutiny of USAID's spending practices. The agency has been criticized in the past for funding controversial projects, including drag shows and an Iraqi version of "Sesame Street."

The controversy over USAID's financial support to al-Awlaki adds to growing concerns about oversight in federal spending, particularly as newly unearthed records indicate possible lapses in vetting processes. 

USAID has not yet responded to requests for comment on these allegations. The news has sparked a debate on the effectiveness and accountability of U.S. foreign aid programs.