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U.S. Gas Prices Fall Below $4

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington’s war with Iran. But filling up is still more expensive than it was before the conflict began. According to AAA, a gallon of regular gasoline is now averaging at $3.999. It’s the first time since March that prices have been that low. The drop aligns with easing crude oil costs overall, as markets feel hopeful about an initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. Still, American drivers are collectively paying a $1 more per gallon than they were in late February.

Ballots Or Bullets? UFC 250 Attempted Terrorist Attack & How Dems Are Normalizing Political Violence

In a world where the lines between civility and violence are increasingly blurred, a concerning trend has emerged on the left. This episode delves into the disturbing reality of how some individuals and groups have become more comfortable with using violence to achieve their goals, rather than engaging in democratic processes. The speaker discusses a recent incident at a UFC event near the White House, where an attempted terrorist attack occurred, and how it's just one example of a larger issue. They also touch on a clip from CNN, where a data analyst highlights a stark divide between Republicans and Democrats on patriotic values, such as displaying the American flag and being proud to be American. The conversation also explores how this growing polarization has led to a concerning lack of pride in America among some Democrats. The speaker argues that this trend is not just about individual opinions, but about a broader cultural shift. They point to the funding of anti-American rallies and protests by certain individuals and groups, and how this has contributed to a culture of violence. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding what America stands for and why it's exceptional. If you're concerned about the state of our country and the values that are being eroded, this episode is a must-listen. The speaker's analysis and insights will help you understand the complexities of this issue and why it's essential to address it. Join us as we explore this critical topic and discuss the implications for our democracy. Follow Carl Jackson: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow Website: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com Store: https://CarlJacksonStore.com

Iran’s Supreme Leader Endorses Face-To-Face Negotiations With U.S.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed direct negotiations with the U.S. late Thursday in a statement read by state media, marking his first reaction to the agreement reached between Iran and the U.S. to end hostilities. Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. Navy has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports by allowing more than a dozen ships to pass through. Vance gave the update Thursday at a White House news briefing, where he also said the greatest amount of oil since the war began is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Will We Ever Get a Nuclear Deal with Iran?

Tropical Storm Remnants Pound Gulf States After Tornadoes Hit Midwest

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast. Building damage, downed trees and power outages are reported Thursday. The Midwest, meanwhile, is recovering from a line of strong storms that tore through parts of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on Wednesday. Tornadoes and high winds slammed some areas of the Midwest, also damaging homes and downing trees and power lines. The National Weather Service says heavy rain is falling in southern Louisiana and Mississippi on Thursday and is expected to move into Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.

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Army Sergeant Convicted Of Attempted Murder In Georgia Base Shootings That Wounded 5

FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — An Army sergeant was found guilt of attempted murder Thursday in shootings last summer that wounded five people at a base in southeast Georgia. A military judge at Fort Stewart handed down his verdict in the court-martial of Sgt. Quornelius Radford, local news outlets reported. Army prosecutors accused Radford of targeting leaders of his supply unit when he opened fire with a personal handgun last August. Radford, 29, wounded four fellow soldiers and his then-fiancé, Raekwon Smith, who testified during the two-day trial that he had followed Radford onto Fort Stewart fearing the soldier was suicidal. Smith said Radford shot him in the torso before entering his unit's office building and shooting others. Radford admitted to carrying out the shootings in March when he pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence. But he insisted he never intended to kill anyone, and Army prosecutors pressed ahead with trying Radford on charges of attempted murder. Trial witnesses described how Radford walked to two offices and a conference room as he shot four soldiers, but he told others he encountered to leave, WSAV-TV reported. He was apprehended by military police after being restrained and disarmed by fellow soldiers. A radiologist who examined X-rays of the soldiers' injuries testified one was shot in the face and another in the chest, while bullets stuck other victims in the back and abdomen. Dr. Morgan Williamson said any of those wounds could have been fatal, WTOC-TV reported. Prosecutors argued that Radford knew from his military firearms training never to shoot at anyone unless he meant to kill them. Defense attorneys said Radford was suicidal and opened fire to provoke a showdown with police, hoping they would kill him. “Radford only wanted one person to die that day, himself,” said Lt. Col. Dylan Mack, one of Radford's Army lawyers. Radford opted for his trial to be decided by a military judge rather than a jury of soldiers. The judge scheduled a sentencing hearing for Monday. Under military law, attempted murder carries a potential penalty of life imprisonment. The largest Army post east of the Mississippi River, Fort Stewart is home to thousands of soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division. It is located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest of Savannah. Radford served as a supply sergeant in the division’s 2nd Armored Brigade. Army records show he enlisted in 2018.

Man Charged With Hate Crime After Cross Set On Fire In Chicago Park

A 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a Chicago park, police said. Merlin Lu admitted to a TV station this week that he was responsible for the cross burning in Grant Park on June 9. But he insisted that he was protesting President Donald Trump and was not using the cross as a historical symbol of hate and intimidation against Black people. Lu has been charged with four felonies and four misdemeanors, including a hate crime and burning a cross to intimidate, police said in a statement released Wednesday night. “I understand why it was interpreted that way, and I apologize for that, but no, the intent was not there,” Lu told WMAQ-TV before his arrest. It was not immediately known Thursday if Lu has an attorney who could speak on his behalf. He was scheduled to appear in court for a detention hearing. “I did know about this historical relevance beforehand. But I didn’t know the severity, how racially motivated it may seem from what I did,” Lu told the TV station. “Cause my protest has nothing to do with race, nothing to do with gender.” Lu said he was protesting the “ruling class” and Christian nationalists who support Trump. Someone put a large, multicolored, glass fiber heart with the word, “resilient,” in the place where the burning cross stood in the park. Lu's LinkedIn page says he has attended college in Indiana and Chicago and was studying chemistry.

Vance Says 60-Day Period In Iran Deal Begins Today

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the 60-day window laid out in a memorandum of understanding approved by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders begins on Thursday. "I would say the 60-day period officially started today," Vance told reporters at a White House briefing. Asked what happens after the 60-day period in terms of governance of the Strait of Hormuz, Vance repeated the U.S. view that the major supply route for oil and gas shipments should be free of tolls. Iran effectively closed the waterway during the war. "The final negotiations can set the terms of what comes afterwards," Vance said. The interim pact signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders kicked the hardest issuesdown the road to the next phase of negotiations, with no guarantee they will ?ever be resolved. Most analysts are skeptical the two sides can forge a final settlement within the 60-day window laid out in the memorandum of ?understanding.

Knicks Fans Flood New York For Championship Parade

NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) - Delirious New York Knicks fans flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan on Thursday for a ticker-tape parade celebrating the newly crowned NBA champions, capping a dream season more than five decades after the team last won a title. The stretch of Broadway known as the "Canyon of Heroes" was a sea of orange and blue, as throngs of people gathered in the pre-dawn hours — with some camping out overnight — to secure a spot behind police barricades for what Mayor Zohran Mamdani said could be the largest parade in the city's history. The Knicks' dominant run through the NBA playoffs electrified this sports-mad city that had grown used to falling short year after year. The team's 15-3 playoff record featured a number of improbable comebacks, culminating with Saturday's victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs that ended its 53-year title drought. Trip Kesler, a Long Island native who lives in Florida, flew to Virginia to meet her brother before they drove north for the parade. The two secured a prime spot along the parade route after waking up at 3 a.m. "We love our team," the 35-year-old Kesler said, wearing an orange-and-blue Knicks hat that her 64-year-old mother knitted for the occasion. Her dad told her mother every year for decades that the Knicks would win, she added. "And we did it this year," she said. "I was locked in since Game One of the finals. I knew who was gonna win." The viewing pens were already full three hours before the parade kicked off, the New York police department said. Knicks players basked in the crowd's adulation as the parade set off from the southern tip of Manhattan at 10:32 a.m. EDT (1432 GMT) for the 2/3-mile (1.1 km) route to City Hall, where the team will receive symbolic keys to the city from Mamdani. Karl-Anthony Towns, wearing a backwards Knicks hat and smoking a cigar, danced to the music with Mamdani on one float, while backup center Mitchell Robinson rode in one of his custom trucks. At one point, NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Jalen Brunson stepped off his float and walked along the street carrying the golden Larry O'Brien championship trophy as fans screamed his name. Knicks stars of yesteryear joined the parade, including Walt "Clyde" Frazier, who helped lead the franchise to its two previous titles in 1970 and 1973, and Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing. So too did celebrity fans, including movie director Spike Lee — a courtside presence at Madison Square Garden for decades — actor Timothee Chalamet, and lifestyle guru Martha Stewart. Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys will serenade the revelers. Viral videos following the team's 94-90 clinching victory on Saturday showed hundreds of fans celebrating on the streets singing the 2009 hit "Empire State of Mind," an unofficial city anthem Keys recorded with a fellow New Yorker, rapper Jay-Z. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who estimated the crowd could number in the millions, ordered the deployment of 10,000 officers to the parade route, after Saturday's victory sparked sometimes chaotic celebrations in the streets across the city's five boroughs. Mamdani ordered municipal buildings illuminated in the team's orange-and-blue colors for the parade, mirroring numerous landmarks on the city's skyline, which were lit up in Knicks colors throughout the playoffs. New York's tradition of ticker-tape parades began spontaneously when the Statue of Liberty was unveiled in 1886 and office workers celebrated by throwing stock ticker tape used to print financial data out of their windows. When ticker tape became obsolete, it was replaced by confetti. The Downtown Alliance, a nonprofit focused on improving Lower Manhattan, has delivered 2,500 pounds (1,134 kg) of shredded paper to 22 buildings along the route.

Pearls Of Wisdom From Gutfeld, VD Hanson & Steve Moore

America should give the process a chance to deliver real security and strength rather than tear it down before it’s finalized.

Trump’s Iran Triumph: Doomers And Critics, Quiet Down

The result is a verifiable deal that ends Iran’s nuclear ambitions with no boots on the ground, no endless occupation, and no multi-trillion-dollar quagmire.

Idiotic Democrat Tweet About World Cup

Teen Dies After Being Thrown From Runaway Horse-Drawn Carriage In Central Park

An 18-year-old passenger has died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage that went out of control in New York City's Central Park. According to police, the incident occurred Wednesday afternoon when a carriage horse suddenly bolted while the driver was outside the carriage. The teen was riding with three other passengers when the horse took off, sending at least two people from the moving carriage. Video captured the horse racing through the park while pulling the carriage before it collided with another carriage and overturned. The teenager was transported to a hospital in critical condition but later died from injuries sustained in the crash. The other passengers declined medical treatment. A representative for the Transport Workers Union, which represents carriage drivers, said the driver had stepped away from the carriage to take a photograph of passengers, an action that is against industry rules. The horse involved had reportedly been working in Central Park for only six weeks. The tragedy has intensified debate over New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, a long-standing tourist attraction that has faced increasing scrutiny from animal welfare advocates and safety activists. The incident comes just days after a separate horse-related incident in the park involving the fatal collapse of a carriage horse. The Central Park Conservancy renewed its call for a ban on horse-drawn carriages following the crash, arguing that the risks to both people and animals are too great. Officials have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Another Death Threat to President Trump!

Hegseth Announces Review Of U.S. Troops in Europe, Presses NATO Allies To Do More

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling on NATO allies to take greater responsibility for their own security, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of U.S. military forces stationed across Europe. Speaking to defense officials in Brussels on Thursday, Hegseth said the review will examine America's military footprint on the continent and assess whether NATO members are doing enough to lead their own defense efforts. Hegseth also criticized some European allies for refusing to grant U.S. forces access to military bases during recent operations targeting Iran. He described those decisions as "shameful" and argued they highlighted the need for a stronger and more self-reliant alliance. The defense secretary called for what he described as a “NATO 3.0,” envisioning an alliance that remains united but places greater responsibility on European nations to provide for their own security. The announcement comes as the United States plans to significantly increase defense spending over the next several years, with administration officials emphasizing a focus on protecting American interests while maintaining support for NATO and its collective defense mission. The Pentagon review is expected to conclude later this year and could influence future decisions regarding U.S. troop levels and military resources in Europe.

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Larry Elder is an American lawyer, writer, and radio and television personality who calls himself the "Sage of South Central" a district of Los Angeles, Larry says his philosophy is to entertain, inform, provoke and to hopefully uplift. His calling card is "we have a country to save" and to him this means returning to the bedrock Constitutional principles of limited government and maximum personal responsibility. Elder's iconoclastic wit and intellectual agility makes him a particularly attractive voice in a nation that seems weary of traditional racial dialogue.” – Los Angeles Times.

Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher began his broadcasting career in 1978 in Dayton, Ohio. Today, he is one of the most listened-to talk radio show hosts in America, recently having been ranked in the Talkers Magazine “Heavy Hundred” list – the 100 most important talk radio hosts in America. Prior to being launched into national syndication in 1998, Mike hosted the morning show on WABC-AM in New York City. Today, Talkers Magazine reports that his show is heard by over 3.75 million weekly listeners. Besides his radio work, Mike is seen on Fox News Channel as an on-air contributor, frequently appearing on the cable news giant.

Hugh Hewitt is one of the nation’s leading bloggers and a genuine media revolutionary. He brings that expertise, his wit and what The New Yorker magazine calls his “amiable but relentless manner” to his nationally syndicated show each day.

When Dr. Sebastian Gorka was growing up, he listened to talk radio under his pillow with a transistor radio, dreaming that one day he would be behind the microphone. Beginning New Year’s Day 2019, he got his wish. Gorka now hosts America First every weekday afternoon 3 to 6pm ET. Gorka’s unique story works well on the radio. He is national security analyst for the Fox News Channel and author of two books: "Why We Fight" and "Defeating Jihad." His latest book releasing this fall is “War For America’s Soul.” He is uniquely qualified to fight the culture war and stand up for what is great about America, his adopted home country.

Broadcasting from his home station of KRLA in Los Angeles, the Dennis Prager Show is heard across the country. Everything in life – from politics to religion to relationships – is grist for Dennis’ mill. If it’s interesting, if it affects your life, then Dennis will be talking about it – with passion, humor, insight and wisdom.

Sean Hannity is a conservative radio and television host, and one of the original primetime hosts on the Fox News Channel, where he has appeared since 1996. Sean Hannity began his radio career at a college station in California, before moving on to markets in the Southeast and New York. Today, he’s one of the most listened to on-air voices. Hannity’s radio program went into national syndication on September 10, 2001, and airs on more than 500 stations. Talkers Magazine estimates Hannity’s weekly radio audience at 13.5 million. In 1996 he was hired as one of the original hosts on Fox News Channel. As host of several popular Fox programs, Hannity has become the highest-paid news anchor on television.

Michelle Malkin is a mother, wife, blogger, conservative syndicated columnist, longtime cable TV news commentator, and best-selling author of six books. She started her newspaper journalism career at the Los Angeles Daily News in 1992, moved to the Seattle Times in 1995, and has been penning nationally syndicated newspaper columns for Creators Syndicate since 1999. She is founder of conservative Internet start-ups Hot Air and Twitchy.com. Malkin has received numerous awards for her investigative journalism, including the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL) national award for outstanding service for the cause of governmental ethics and leadership (1998), the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award for Investigative Journalism (2006), the Heritage Foundation and Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity's Breitbart Award for Excellence in Journalism (2013), the Center for Immigration Studies' Eugene Katz Award for Excellence in the Coverage of Immigration Award (2016), and the Manhattan Film Festival's Film Heals Award (2018). Married for 26 years and the mother of two teenage children, she lives with her family in Colorado. Follow her at michellemalkin.com. (Photo reprinted with kind permission from Peter Duke Photography.)

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