Day: January 4, 2025

Biden Presents Presidential Medal Of Freedom To Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Mitt Romney And 16 Others

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Hillary Rodham Clinton attends the broadway opening night of "The Wiz" at Marquee Theatre on April 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Hillary Rodham Clinton on April 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Sophia Flores
11:22 AM – Saturday, January 4, 2025

President Joe Biden has presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and left-wing billionaire George Soros. Biden also honored 17 others during the ceremony.

On Saturday, the president presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to individuals he believes have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

The 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom are listed below.

  • Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady and former Secretary of State.
  • Michael J. Fox, the “Back to the Future” movie star 
  • Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a Los Angeles Lakers legend
  • Ralph Lauren, a fashion designer
  • Lionel Messi, the MLS star and captain of Argentina’s World Cup-winning soccer team 
  • Denzel Washington, the Academy-Award-winning actor
  • Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue
  • William Sanford Nye, the television presenter better known as “Bill Nye the Science Guy 
  • Robert Francis Kennedy, the slain former New York senator and U.S. Attorney General 
  • Jane Goodall, a primatologist and anthropologist 
  • David M. Rubenstein, the billionaire co-founder of The Carlyle Group
  • José Andrés, the celebrity chef and founder of the World Central Kitchen charity group
  • Ashton Baldwin Carter, former Defense Secretary 
  • Tim Gill, an entrepreneur whose work has advanced LGBT rights
  • George W. Romney, the late businessman and former Michigan governor
  • George Soros, philanthropist and Open Society Foundations founder.
  • George Stevens, Jr., author and playwright
  • Fannie Lou Hamer, the late civil rights leader and founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
  • Bono, the frontman of rock band U2

Many people online are furious with who Biden chose to honor.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk took to X to share that it’s “a travesty that Biden is giving Soros the Medal of Freedom.”

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated that it is a “disgrace” that Biden was spending his final weeks at the White House celebrating politicians that tried and failed to take down President-elect Donald Trump.

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I Brought Christmas Toys for Hurricane Helene Victim Kids – Their Reactions Were Priceless

Join us as we share a heartwarming journey of hope and kindness in the aftermath of Storm Helene. This video highlights a special event where we distributed toys to children impacted by the devastating storm. Watch as smiles light up their faces and experience the power of a community coming together to make a difference during the holiday season.

Abbott: 4 Tren de Aragua members arrested

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the arrest of four members of the Tren de Aragua gang as they attempted to cross illegally into Texas on New Year's Eve.

Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua infiltrating 16 states 

State Rep. Berny Jacques (R-FL) joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss his concerns over Venezuelan gangs. Jacques wrote a letter to the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement asking about steps Florida is taking to protect Florida from violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

Cybertruck Bomber and New Orleans Terrorist Were Both Military Veterans Who Served at the Same Base

(Background Image) First responders, some wearing Hazmat gear, gather outside the Fashion Show mall across from the Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas as they investigate a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in front of the hotel’s entrance on January 01, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) / (Center image) 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger. (Photo via: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
1:29 PM – Thursday, January 2, 2025

The now-deceased man responsible for Wednesday’s Cybertruck explosion in front of the Las Vegas-based Trump Hotel was a U.S. Army Green Beret who was previously deployed to Afghanistan twice, according to The Associated Press.

The man also reportedly served at the same base as the New Orleans (NOLA) New Year’s Day terrorist, who drove a rented truck with an ISIS flag through a crowd of people in the early hours of the morning. Additionally, both him and the NOLA terrorist utilized the same company to rent their vehicles.

37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger had parked his rented Cybertruck in front of Trump’s Las Vegas hotel.

The vehicle was filled with firework-like explosives, eventually going off and injuring seven bystanders near the blast in addition to killing Livelsberger. Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill explained that he was found dead inside the vehicle with a “self-inflicted gunshot wound” to the head, with the handgun found at his feet.

Livelsberger reportedly served in the Army since 2006, rising through the ranks through multiple deployments until he was able to serve in the Green Berets, a highly trained special forces unit working to combat terrorism.

The former Green Beret was also awarded two Bronze Stars, along with a valor device for courage under fire, a combat infantry badge, and an Army Commendation Medal with valor.

The FBI stated that it was “conducting law enforcement activity at a residential address in Colorado Springs,” adding that the activity “is related to the explosion in Las Vegas on Wednesday; due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no further information will be provided outside of Denver.”

Livelsberger’s time in the military saw him working closely with critical intelligence capabilities in the special forces, allowing him access to highly sensitive military information. He was most recently stationed at Camp Panzer Kaserne in Germany, where he served as a remote and autonomous systems manager responsible for “operations, maintenance and integration” of drones for the Army.

Meanwhile, Livelsberger has now been linked to Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the radicalized terrorist and former Army veteran who killed at least 15 people on New Year’s Day after ramming his truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Both men rented the vehicles they used to commit their attacks from “Turo,” a vehicle rental company, simultaneously attacking within a few hours of each other.

Both men also served at Fort Bragg, now known as Fort Liberty.

 

terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42. (Photo via: FBI)

 

Another strange “coincidence” is that Jabbar and Livelsberger also both reportedly lived in North Carolina at the same time, according to the New York Post.

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Challenging Dietary Norms: The Truth About Nutrition

In this conversation, Richard Smith & Lee Copus challenge common dietary beliefs, particularly regarding the roles of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and fats in human health. He argues that fruits and vegetables may not provide the antioxidant benefits often attributed to them, while emphasizing the importance of protein and saturated fats for cellular health. Smith also discusses the misconceptions surrounding cholesterol and the benefits of animal proteins, including their vitamin C content. He concludes by advocating for a ketogenic or carnivore diet as a means to optimize health. Takeaways Fruits and vegetables do not provide true antioxidant benefits. A ketogenic lifestyle can elevate glutathione levels. Protein is crucial for healing and repairing body cells. Turmeric is a pro-oxidant and should not be consumed long-term. Cholesterol is essential for various bodily functions. Saturated fats are beneficial and necessary for health. Olive oil can oxidize and is not the best cooking fat. Vitamin C is present in sufficient amounts in animal proteins. Kale's vitamin C is less accessible due to flavonoids. A low-carb diet reduces the body's requirement for vitamin C.