Friday Afternoon Update: Pence’s Home Searched, India Asks Residents To Hug Cows This Valentine’s Day, Native Americans Protest Kansas City Chiefs

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FBI Searches Pence’s Home

FBI searched for former Vice President Mike Pence’s home in Indiana on Friday, looking for any more classified materials. The search was ordered by the former vice president, who revealed last month that he had directed his team to search the home and office of his political advocacy group, Advance American Freedom. There were a few classified documents found at the house. According to his team, the documents may have been accidentally packed from his White House office.

Democratic Representative Assaulted

Angie Craig, Democratic Rep. of Minnesota was assaulted On Thursday, she sustained bruises in her Washington apartment building. She escaped serious injury. According to her chief staff, the attack did not seem to be motivated by politics. Craig was attacked in an elevator at 7:15 AM. She called 911 and the attacker fled.

Russell Wilson Does Not Cook

After a report alleging that Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos Quarterback, spent 24.3 cents on every dollar for charitable activities in 2020-2021, a new report has put Wilson under fire. According to reports, the foundation has spent millions on salaries, benefits and other overhead expenses. Wilson was awarded the Walter Payton Man Of The Year Award in 2020. This honor goes to the player who best represents the league on and off the pitch.

Biden Claims that the GOP Wants to Cut Medicare and Social Security

Biden, with an eye on the 2024 campaign in mind, took direct aim at Republicans Thursday in Florida. According to the president, some Republicans have proposed cuts in Medicare and Social Security. The president told the audience that his administration would create a “nightmare” Anyone who has ever dreamed of it.

India Asks Residents To Hug Cows To Promote Hindu Values

The government of India has asked its citizens to hug cows this Valentine’s day, rather than celebrate romance, in an effort to promote traditional Hindu values. The Animal Welfare Board of India stated this week that Hinduism is the predominant religion in the country. “hugging cows will bring emotional richness and increase individual and collective happiness.” It added, the western and historically Christian holiday Valentine’s Day goes against Hinduism.

Native Americans Demand Kansas City Chiefs to Drop Their Name, Logo, and Trademark Chant

And for the first time in two years, the Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl on Sunday, but they won’t be alone. Native American protestors call for Chiefs to remove their logo, name and trademark. “war chant” They will also be there. Two years ago, protestors hired a plane for a flight over the arena.

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