President-elect Donald Trump, along with former presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, arrived at Washington National Cathedral ahead of Jimmy Carter’s funeral. President Trump and President Obama sat next to each other and engaged in extended conversation.

It is interesting to watch the body language and interpersonal dynamics in this video. President Trump shakes hands with Mike Pence. President Obama does not shake Trump or Melania’s hand – but shakes everyone else’s hands. George W Bush walks right past the Trump’s, then slaps Obama in the stomach and shakes hands with everyone else. President Obama and President Trump having lots of laughs. The Clinton’s walk in and ignore Bush, Obama and Trump. (I prefer to watch without sound) WATCH:

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George W Bush looks like he’s aged to catch Jimmy Carter.

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“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if we did not try, it most certainly would not be done. The Founders’ Republic, and the larger war for western civilization, would have been lost.”

“But I tell you this: We did not go gently into that bloody collectivist good night. Indeed, we made with our defiance such a sound as ALL history from this day forward will be forced to note, even if they despise us in the writing of it.”

~ Mike Vanderboegh (adapted)

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †

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Hollywood actor James Woods is one of a small group of honorable, decent, God-filled men of film and art.  Woods is also well known on social media for his snarky push back against the evil elements in the world of politics.

James Woods was at the epicenter of the Pacific Palisades fire when it began.  He evacuated with his wife, but it appears they have lost their home and all their belongings.  Friend of the Treehouse Peter Duke has posted some incredible images of the aftermath [SEE HERE]

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(Reuters) – […] Five separate fires burned in Los Angeles County, all of them 0% contained according to state officials, including a pair of conflagrations that held the city in a pincer move.

On the west side, the Palisades Fire consumed 15,832 acres (6,406 hectares) and 1,000 structures in the hills between Santa Monica and Malibu, racing down Topanga Canyon until reaching the natural fire break of the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday. It was already one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history.

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Following a meeting with Leader John Thune and republican senators, President Trump pauses to answer questions from the assembled DC press pool.  Topics included the legislative agenda, border security, deportation of illegal aliens, Liz Cheney, the California fires, Greenland and the Panama Canal.

It’s a little humorous when you consider this is what a short ‘press conference’ with a President looks like.  President Trump delivers rapid fire remarks in big contrast to the four years of Joe Biden.  WATCH:

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President Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump visit the Capitol Rotunda where former President Jimmy Carter lies in state. WATCH (short video):

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Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of attempting to stage a coup to remain in office.  Similar to the lawfare attacks against President Trump in 2020, Bolsonaro stands accused of fomenting a coup in 2023; his passport was taken to stop him from leaving the country.

Bolsonaro wants to attend President Trump’s inauguration.  The two leaders have a lot in common, including the fact that both survived assassination attempts.

(Via Politico) – President-elect Donald Trump has invited Jair Bolsonaro to his upcoming inauguration, but the former Brazilian president may not be able to attend — he surrendered his passport to authorities while under investigation for allegedly helping plan and participate in a 2023 coup attempt in an effort to remain in office.

“My lawyer, Dr. Paulo Bueno, has already forwarded a request to Minister Alexandre de Moraes for me to have my passport returned so that I can attend this honorable and important historical event,” Bolsonaro wrote on X in Portuguese Wednesday, the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 8 coup attempt. (read more)

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A massive California wildfire is consuming some of the most valuable property around Los Angeles.  The Pacific Palisades fire is expanding rapidly due to high winds and dry conditions.  Making matters worse, firefighters are having a problem with water shortages to fight the fire due to California environmental standards.

An ariel shot shows the extent of the fire last night, and the situation is rapidly worsening.  Firefighters are now focused on rescue efforts.

CALIFORNIA – A state of emergency has been declared in Los Angeles after a huge wildfire swept through hillsides dotted with celebrity homes.

The fire forced the evacuation of 30,000 people, some of whom abandoned their cars and fled on foot to safety.

Nearly 3,000 acres of the Pacific Palisades area between the coastal towns of Santa Monica and Malibu had burned by the Palisades Fire, officials said.  Fire officials said that several people were injured, some with burns to faces and hands.

A second blaze dubbed the Eaton Fire broke out some 30 miles inland near Pasadena and doubled in size to 400 acres in a few hours, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said.

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“This was no small thing, to restore a republic after it had fallen into corruption. I have studied history for years and I cannot recall it ever happening. It may have been that our task was impossible. Yet, if we did not try then how would we know it could not be done? And if we did not try, it most certainly would not be done. The Founders’ Republic, and the larger war for western civilization, would have been lost.”

“But I tell you this: We did not go gently into that bloody collectivist good night. Indeed, we made with our defiance such a sound as ALL history from this day forward will be forced to note, even if they despise us in the writing of it.”

~ Mike Vanderboegh (adapted)

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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.

For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †

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