A Michigan man died of rabies less than two months after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor who fought a skunk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said.

The post Michigan Man Dies of Rabies After Kidney Transplant from Donor Who Fought Skunk appeared first on Breitbart.

A team of elite skydivers set a new world record by flying a 3,200-square-foot American flag in a 10,000-foot drop over Arizona on Pearl Harbor Day.

The post WATCH: American Skydivers Claim World Record by Parachuting Old Glory Down From Nearly Two Miles High appeared first on Breitbart.

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips seems to be determined to repair his conference's fractured relationship with Notre Dame.

The post ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Calls for College Football Playoff Expansion After Notre Dame Snub appeared first on Breitbart.

An illegal alien drunk driver has been deported from the United States after he killed 27-year-old Jasmine Carpio in a crash in Greeley, Colorado.

The post Illegal Alien Deported After Killing 27-Year-Old Jasmine Carpio in Colorado Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies in the early morning hours of Wednesday passed a bill calling for reduced sentencing to those convicted of "anti-democratic acts" that could significantly reduce conservative former President Jair Bolsonaro's sentence if it becomes law.

The post Brazilian Congress Passes Bill That May Reduce Jair Bolsonaro’s Sentence Down to Two Years appeared first on Breitbart.

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, a pro-abortion Democrat, says medically accurate information about the pre-born does not belong in Ohio Schools and education is sure to be a major issue in the gubernatorial election that looms closer.

“Ohioans have made it clear that they don’t want national political battles playing out in our schools and classrooms,” Acton posted on X. “This decision by our Statehouse is doing exactly that – and subjecting some of our youngest kids to charged information that directly favors an agenda that Ohioans overwhelmingly voted against.”

But Republicans are accusing Acton of the very thing she opposed in her X post: playing politics with the classroom. The same day that Acton posted about Baby Olivia, the Fox News published an article that scrutinized the National Education Association for trainings that promoted LGBT ideology.

Ohio state Rep. Melanie Miller, a Republican and the sponsor of the Baby Olivia Act in the Ohio House, referenced the NEA scandal in a conversation with The Daily Signal, calling Acton’s “double standard… infuriating.”

Others in the Ohio Republican Party took note as well.

“Amy Acton loves to lecture others about political battles in schools, but her silence on the NEA’s political agenda is deafening,” Ohio GOP Chairman Alex Triantafilou told The Daily Signal. “If she truly opposes politics in the classroom, she should apply that standard consistently, not only when it suits her political beliefs. Ohioans deserve clear and honest answers.”

The Daily Signal did not receive comment from the Acton campaign or the campaign for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.

What Is the Baby Olivia Act?

The Baby Olivia Act would teach children medically accurate information on the preborn.

Miller explained to The Daily Signal that some schools in Ohio are already teaching such information. According to the bill’s text, such legislation will “require human growth and development instruction in public schools.”

“The Baby Olivia Act is a science-based resource that helps Ohio students learn accurate facts about prenatal development. It was built through bipartisan work focused on what’s best for kids, so it’s disappointing to see political agitators try to stir up controversy instead of supporting stronger classroom standards,” Miller added.

The Baby Olivia video is available for viewing online, with more information about the video and an FAQ.

The video to be shown in classrooms for grades 5-12 was produced by Live Action, a national pro-life group, with doctors and the Endowment of Human Development also involved.

State Rep. Gary Click, a Ohio Republican who cosponsored the bill, replied abortion is what’s political, while “Life is science.”

Vice President of Communications and Government Affairs at Live Action Noah Brandt provided a statement to The Daily Signal about such legislation, referring to its passage as “a bold step forward toward ensuring that our children are equipped with the factual knowledge they deserve about the miracle of life beginning at fertilization.”

Miller focused on her bill providing flexibility to decide how the material will be taught in which class, as well as transparency for parents who can view the video and choose to opt out of their children viewing such material.

A lesson on this subject matter, as Miller explained to The Daily Signal, will involve a three-minute ultrasound video showing development of major organs as well as the Baby Olivia video or a similar one showing the process of fertilization until the child is born. The state representative spoke of “a glimpse” into the womb and likened it to a National Geographic video.

Brandt also said that he “commend[s]” Miller “and the courageous House members who stood for truth amid opposition,” while calling on state senators and Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to approve the bill.

“Ohio has the opportunity to join Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, and Tennessee as a beacon for life-affirming education,” Brandt concluded, referring to the other states where such legislation passed.

Should the bill, pass the Ohio Senate and be signed into law by DeWine, it would do so after Ohio voters in 2023 approved a ballot initiative in favor of abortion access.

Miller stressed that her bill “does not changing anything with this on the constitutional amendment whatsoever.” As she also offered to The Daily Signal, “I support what the voters chose. It’s not what I agree with, it’s wrong, but the people of Ohio made their voices heard.”

The Daily Signal also reached out to the Ohio Democratic Party but did not hear back.

What About Left-Wing Politics in the Classroom?

Beyond the recent NEA scandal, reporting from the Washington Examiner has brought attention to the largest teachers union providing “a detailed race and gender ideology script for teachers” as well as a gender glossary and focus on pronouns.

The NEA has called those who oppose their efforts “villains” and, when discussing “transgender youth,” also specifically mentioned efforts from state Republicans.

The Daily Signal reached out to the NEA for comment but did not hear back.

The post Dem Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Says Science-Based Teaching on Unborn Does Not Belong in Classrooms appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Hi-Lux Optics may not be the first company that comes to mind when shooters are asked to name a scope or red dot maker. But they have products that those shooters might be interested in once they discover the company’s offerings. Hi-Lux Optics has grown from a Vietnam-era scope designed by Jim Leatherwood into a ... Read more

The post Hi-Lux Optics: Innovative, Quality Sighting Solutions appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced the third interest rate cut of the year in a news conference Wednesday.

“Today, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to lower our policy interest rate by a quarter percentage point,” Powell said.

The rate cut brings the federal funds rate between 3.5% and 3.75%, following similar-sized rate cuts in September and October.

“My colleagues and I remain squarely focused on achieving our dual mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit of the American people,” Powell added.

Nine of the 12 Federal Open Market Committee members voted for the interest rate cut, while two regional Federal Reserve bank presidents dissented, saying they “preferred no change,” according to a news release.

Fed Governor Stephen Miran, voted for a half-point cut, twice the rate the other committee members supported.

Miran was recently appointed to the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump, who has been demanding interests rates be brought down.

Before heading to the Federal Reserve, Miran was the chairman of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors.

According to NPR, this marked the first time in six years that an interest rate vote had been so divided.

Powell also said the government shutdown, which was the longest in U.S. history, impacted the economy and the Federal Reserve’s ability to get economic data.

“The temporary shutdown of the federal government has likely weighed on economic activity in the current quarter,” Powell continued, “but these effects should be mostly offset by higher growth next quarter, reflecting the reopening.”

“Conditions in the labor market appear to be gradually cooling and inflation remains somewhat elevated,” Powell added.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

The post BREAKING: Divided Federal Reserve Makes Money Move Ahead of Christmas appeared first on The Daily Signal.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indianapolis Colts unveiled a new trick play where quarterback Philip Rivers fakes a handoff, then jogs off the field to get his wife pregnant again.

Wednesday on ABC's "The View," co-host Whoopi Goldberg said immigrants from Norway and Sweden do not come to the United States because of President Donald Trump.

The post Whoopi: Norway, Sweden Immigrants Don’t Come Here Because Trump Is President appeared first on Breitbart.

More than 8-in-10 households headed by Somali refugees in the state of Minnesota are on one or more forms of American taxpayer-funded welfare, new data published by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) reveals.

The post Minnesota: ‘Nearly Every’ Somali Household with Children Is on Welfare appeared first on Breitbart.

Comedian Theo Von revealed that he attends Bible studies with country star Morgan Wallen, who he called "an inspiring guy."

The post Watch: Comedian Theo Von Raves About Attending Bible Studies with Country Star Morgan Wallen appeared first on Breitbart.

Wednesday on ABC's "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin said President Donald Trump was openly embracing the white supremacy language.

The post ABC’s Hostin: Trump ‘Openly Embracing’ Language of ‘White Supremacy’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Wednesday, during an appearance on FBN's "Mornings with Maria," Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) reacted to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on Obamacare subsidies fraud, as he prepared to chair a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on the subject.

The post GOP Rep. Fitzgerald: Obamacare Subsidy Fraud a ‘Scam That’s Been Run for Some Time’ appeared first on Breitbart.