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HUD Rejects Transgender Ideology For Women’s Shelters

Authored by Catherine Salgado via PJMedia.com,

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is removing radical transgender ideology from dozens of regulations, which will, among other things, reserve women’s shelters only for women, not for mentally ill men.

HUD issued a press release on April 23 confirming that it is erasing “radical definitions of gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender” from some 50 regulations. Instead, HUD will apply the biological definition of sex and end the woke prohibition on “gender identity” discrimination.

The latter meant that shelters specifically for men or women were required to accept an individual’s identification as male or female regardless of biological reality. Obviously, this was a rule ripe for abuse. Therefore, HUD is taking steps to end the potential and actual abuse.

Fortunately, HUD and Secretary Scott Turner are restoring sanity to the agency’s regulations. The press release explained:

HUD’s Equal Access Rule would be adjusted to protect women’s shelters and replace the prohibition on discrimination against “gender identity” in all Community Planning and Development programs. Common terms such as father, mother, man, woman, boy, and girl would be defined consistent with biological reality across HUD’s regulations.

Turner proudly and emphatically confirmed that the biblical and biological reality is his priority.

“God created two sexes: male and female,” the secretary said.

“The Left’s war on biological reality through radical gender ideology will no longer take precedence over the safety and security of America’s most vulnerable women. This proposed rule will bring biological truth and sanity back to HUD’s policies.”

This follows up on a February 2025 order from Secretary Turner: “Equal Access in Accordance With an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs.” This order started the process of offering services at shelters and other HUD-funded housing programs only in accordance with the biological definition of sex.

At the time, Turner stated, “We, at this agency, are carrying out the mission laid out by President Trump on January 20th when he signed an executive order to restore biological truth to the federal government. This means recognizing there are only two sexes: male and female. It means getting government out of the way of what the Lord established from the beginning when he created man in His own image.”

He continued, “As I have said before, we are going to take inventory of HUD’s programs and ensure every dollar that goes out the door is advancing HUD’s mission, which is to provide quality, affordable homes for communities across the country – urban, rural and tribal –and promote economic investment to build stronger communities and a brighter future for all Americans.”

The new announcement is part of this comprehensive effort at HUD. The Biden administration flouted and rejected biblical values at every opportunity. They defied both biological reality and Scriptural morals. What a difference the new administration makes.

Tyler Durden
Mon, 04/27/2026 – 17:40

Another horny couple on vacation couldn’t wait until their flight landed to fool around and insisted on doing so in the plane’s cabin. It earned them a lifetime ban from the airline.Believe it or not, there are people flying alongside you that don’t want to witness you going at it as the plane takes off. Those sorts of activities, if you can’t control yourself, are reserved for the bathroom at cruising altitudes.Let’s head across the pond where a couple in their 50s ignored these guidelines and almost caused their flight to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria to be delayed at England’s East Midlands Airport.The two were caught on camera by fellow passengers who were filming while the plane was on the runway preparing for takeoff. Their head start on joining the Mile High Club was reported to flight attendants by Darren Street, 51, and his wife Lisa, 47.DRIVER PLOWS THROUGH AIRPORT GATE ONTO AIRFIELD, SNEAKS ONTO PLANES BEFORE POLICE TAKEDOWN, BODYCAM SHOWSThey didn’t want to get involved, but there were kids on the flight. They couldn’t sit by and take a chance that one of them noticed what was obviously taking place.”It was incredibly blatant, there was a lot of vigorous movement going on in his jogging bottoms. My wife and I were shocked and disgusted,” Darren told The Sun. “We told a crew member, and they came over to speak to the couple.”The couple in question had an explanation for what was going on. This wasn’t them warming up for entrance into the Mile High Club. It was all a misunderstanding. This was their first time flying, and they were putting in a good word before the plane took off.”But, when confronted, the couple claimed they were praying because it was their first time on a plane,” Darren continued. “They must have thought it was the stewardess’s first day on earth, we all knew what they were doing.”ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Instead of ruining the trip for everyone and turning the plane around, the Jet2 crew decided to proceed and that the horned-up couple would be banned from the hotel and removed from their flight back.That made for an awkward four-hour flight to their vacation destination. Jet2 confirmed in a statement to The Sun that the couple had been banned for life from their airline.They said, in part, “As a family-friendly airline and holiday company, we take a zero-tolerance approach to appalling behavior such as this.”You win some, and you lose some making attempts at the Mile High Club. This was a big loss for these two. We can only hope they’ve figured out that such attempts need to be respectfully made in a vacant and cramped airplane bathroom.

Jimmy Kimmel isn’t worth the problem for ABC.Last Thursday, Kimmel ran a skit parodying the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, mocking First Lady Melania Trump for a “glow like an expectant widow.” Two days later, the actual White House Correspondents’ Dinner was interrupted by a suspected assassination attempt.On Monday, both the president and first lady posted about Kimmel’s remarks on social media.”Kimmel’s hateful and violent rhetoric is intended to divide our country. His monologue about my family isn’t comedy. His words are corrosive and deepen the political sickness within America,” Melania Trump posted on X.DISNEY SAYS JIMMY KIMMEL’S SHOW ‘WILL BE PRE-EMPTED INDEFINITELY’ FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN COMMENTS”Wow, Jimmy Kimmel, who is in no way funny as attested to by his terrible television ratings, made a statement on his show that is really shocking,” Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”Kimmel is a late-night comedian, at least in name. We support a comedian’s right to make jokes about the people in power. That said, a network also reserves the right to judge a so-called comedian for the quality and business implications of their jokes.And therein lies the concern.WHOOPI GOLDBERG LASHES OUT AT CRITICS OF ‘THE VIEW’ BEING QUIET ON KIMMEL: ‘NO ONE SILENCES US’Jimmy Kimmel isn’t funny. He hasn’t been funny since Trump came down the escalator in 2015. Now he comes off as bitter, smug and sickly partisan.Despite the heavy news cycle, his show is less popular now than at any time before. In March, ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” lost 5% of its total viewership and 13% of its audience in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 age demographic. Kimmel once again ranked third in viewership for the month (2.17 million viewers), behind Fox News’ “Gutfeld!” (3.53 million) and the soon-to-be-canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS (2.40 million).Considering that Colbert’s show lost around $40 million a year, it’s hard to see how ABC can turn a profit on Kimmel’s programming, given its low ratings and large budget.JIMMY KIMMEL LIKENS ANTI-TRUMP ‘NO KINGS’ PROTESTS TO AMERICAN REVOLUTIONFor reference, in 2024, the four late-night shows across CBS, NBC and ABC combined for just $220 million in ad revenue. In 2018, they generated $439 million. That’s a 50% drop in just seven years.Jimmy Kimmel and his supporters will call the idea of ABC dismissing him an attack on free speech and proof of a fascist administration. In reality, it’s just business.Kimmel costs ABC more than he’s worth. He is a headache without much upside. His humor is far more hateful than clever at this point.MELANIA TRUMP CALLS FOR ABC TO ‘TAKE A STAND’ AGAINST JIMMY KIMMEL OVER ‘HATEFUL AND VIOLENT RHETORIC’He also seems to have a strange fixation on death, whether it’s joking about shooting Trump or the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which led to his suspension last year.ABC doesn’t need to care that he feuds with Trump. That comes with the job. But it should care that its highly paid late-night host is only relevant when he jokes about people shooting his political foes.His “jokes” are distasteful and contribute to the political divide that has clearly radicalized the American left and downplayed its fascination with political violence.And no one knows all of this better than the executives at ABC. Despite its obvious political leanings, the network must know Jimmy Kimmel isn’t worth it anymore.

President Donald Trump, joined by figures including Joe Rogan and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., signed an executive order aimed at speeding up the development of new treatments for serious mental health conditions, with a particular focus on psychedelic therapies.The directive calls on the FDA to accelerate its review process for certain substances—especially ibogaine, derived from the African iboga plant, as well as other compounds such as psilocybin- and MDMA-based therapies that have already received Breakthrough Therapy designation.
A renewed national effort to confront the hidden wounds of war is gaining momentum in Washington, as lawmakers and federal officials push to expand research into psychedelic-assisted therapies for America’s veterans.
For decades, policymakers have wrestled with how best to treat the psychological toll carried home by those who served. Now, a new bipartisan push suggests the country may be ready to explore unconventional tools once dismissed or misunderstood.
At the center of this effort is newly introduced legislation aimed at preparing the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate emerging therapies, including psychedelic treatments currently under federal review. Supporters say the goal is simple: give veterans every possible chance to heal.
“Veterans suffering from invisible wounds like PTSD and depression deserve the same level of care from their VA as those with physical wounds,” said Sen. Tim Sheehy. “It’s past time we ensure our system is equipped to meet their needs.”
The urgency behind such proposals is hard to ignore. Leaders in Washington increasingly point to a grim reality—America has lost far more veterans to suicide after war than on the battlefield itself.
Standing at the Resolute Desk, President Donald Trump underscored that reality in stark terms. “Since 9/11, we’ve lost over 21 times more veteran lives to suicide than on the battlefield,” he said. “Today, we’re bringing them new hope.”
In response, the administration has taken steps to accelerate research into ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic compound derived from an African plant. Though currently classified as a Schedule I substance, it has drawn increasing scientific interest for its potential to treat PTSD, addiction, and traumatic brain injuries.
The administration has committed at least $50 million toward research, signaling a major shift in federal priorities. The effort also includes exploring pathways to allow certain patients access to experimental treatments under existing “Right to Try” laws.
Officials emphasize that the move is not about abandoning scientific rigor, but about removing barriers that have long slowed progress. “We owe it to our war fighters and veterans to turn over every stone,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
For many veterans, the conversation is deeply personal. Former Navy SEAL Marcus Capone described years of struggle after multiple deployments, cycling through treatments that offered little lasting relief.
“Every time you come home from a war zone, you feel like you lose a little bit of yourself,” Capone said, recalling emotional swings between anger and despair. It wasn’t until he pursued ibogaine treatment abroad that he experienced a breakthrough. The process, he said, was intense and demanding, but ultimately transformative.
“The psychedelic shows you not what you want to see, but what you need to see,” he explained. “You deal with it… you get past the grief, the shame.”
Stories like Capone’s are not isolated. Across the country, veterans continue to seek alternative therapies—often traveling overseas due to regulatory restrictions at home. That reality has raised concerns among policymakers who argue that American veterans should not have to leave their own country to access potentially life-saving care. It has also fueled calls for a more structured, medically supervised approach within the United States.
Advocates say the need is especially urgent for post-9/11 veterans, many of whom continue to carry both visible and invisible wounds from two decades of conflict. “Our healthcare system has not kept pace and veterans are the ones paying the price,” said Dr. Kyleanne Hunter of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
Beyond ibogaine, other substances—including psilocybin, DMT, and ketamine—are being studied for their therapeutic potential. Early findings suggest these treatments may help address conditions ranging from depression and PTSD to chronic pain and substance abuse.
A recent Stanford study involving special operations veterans found significant improvements in mental health symptoms following a single ibogaine session. Researchers reported reduced PTSD, depression, and anxiety, though they cautioned that larger studies are still needed.
Meanwhile, clinical psychologists studying psilocybin say such substances may work by disrupting harmful mental patterns. By loosening deeply ingrained narratives tied to trauma, patients may be better able to process and move beyond their experiences.
“If there is this repetitive groove in one’s mind that is damaging… we would want to disrupt that,” said researcher Joseph Zamaria. Veterans like Jesse Gould have taken that message to heart. After multiple combat deployments and years of struggling with PTSD, Gould sought out psychedelic treatment in Peru.
“The PTSD, the depression, the hyper vigilance no longer affected me to the same degree,” he said.
Motivated by that experience—and by the loss of fellow service members to suicide—Gould founded the Heroic Hearts Project, which helps veterans access similar treatments in controlled environments.
“I think something bad is already happening with veterans because they are taking their own lives,” Gould said, pushing back on arguments that reform should wait for federal approval.
Still, not everyone is ready to move forward without caution. Some researchers warn that while psychedelics show promise, there are risks, particularly for individuals with certain psychiatric conditions.
“There are some small subsets of people… who can become psychotic or manic,” said Johns Hopkins researcher Albert Garcia-Romeu, emphasizing the need for proper safeguards.
Advocates agree that safety must come first. Many programs already employ rigorous screening processes to minimize risk and ensure that treatments are administered responsibly.
“These experiences absolutely carry risk,” Gould acknowledged. “That is exactly why screening, preparation and integration matter so much.”
The current movement stands in stark contrast to the military’s past experimentation with psychedelics during the Cold War, when soldiers were sometimes exposed to substances without their knowledge or consent.
Programs like MK-Ultra and the Edgewood Arsenal tests left a troubling legacy, raising ethical questions that still echo today. Supporters of today’s efforts insist that transparency, consent, and medical oversight are non-negotiable.
In Congress, additional proposals aim to establish specialized treatment centers within the VA system, ensuring that veterans can access cutting-edge care closer to home. At the state level, lawmakers across the country are also beginning to explore regulatory frameworks for psychedelic therapy, reflecting growing bipartisan interest in the issue.
For many Americans, the shift represents something deeper than policy—it reflects a broader recognition of the nation’s obligation to those who served. “There is hope,” said Amber Capone, whose family has become deeply involved in advocacy. “You can actually live rather than simply survive.”
The post BREAKTHROUGH? Trump Backs Psychedelics for Veterans as Suicide Crisis Explodes—After Big Pharma Ignored It appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Sarah Mullally, met and prayed with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Monday.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over whether herbicide companies such as Monsanto can be sued for causing health effects like cancer.

Bye-Bye Bibi? Israeli Opposition Leaders Join Forces In ‘Together’ Alliance To Topple Netanyahu

Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid unveiled Monday that they are merging their parties into a joint ticket dubbed “Together – Led by Bennett” – as a major challenge to current leader Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections.

During a press conference Bennett said the alliance with Lapid is the “most Zionist and patriotic act we have ever done, for the sake of our country” – adding that the “era of division is over.” Netanyahu out soon?

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Yes 43% · No 57%View full market & trade on Polymarket Bennett will lead the ticket as its prime ministerial candidate, and has invited Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party and a former army chief of staff, to join, saying that “our door is open for you too.”

Bennett describes himself as a “right-wing, liberal Zionist” and has emphasized he will only rely on “Zionist parties” – and so no Arab representative support will be involved in his coalition. “We’re not in the left bloc or the right bloc, we’re in the bloc of the entire Israeli nation,” he proclaimed.

And Lapid has announced, “We are uniting today to win the elections and to establish a Zionist government, strong and stable. A partnership between the center and right, between religious and secular, between north and south – without draft dodging and without extremism.”

“Israelis deserve a government that will provide security, focus on education, lower prices, fight corruption, and draft the Haredim into the army,” he added.

Lapid said he and his Yesh Atid party are “setting ego aside and doing what is right for the State of Israel,” adding that “to win the elections, the entire Israeli center must stand behind Naftali Bennett.”

Fresh polling featured in The Jerusalem Post predicts the ‘Together’ party would win 27 seats if elections were held today:

In the previous survey, Likud and “Bennett 2026” were tied at 24 seats each, and Bennett and Lapid’s parties together reached 31.
Additionally, former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot appears to benefit from the merger, with his party rising from 12 to 15 seats. The result positions him as a central player in the opposition camp.
If Eisenkot were to join Bennett and Lapid, the unified list would rise to 41 seats, making it far larger than Likud. Still, the bloc map would remain unchanged, with the opposition unable to reach a 61-seat majority without the Arab parties.

But Bibi’s coalition would still be ahead. Bennet has further declared, “After 30 years, it is time to part with Netanyahu and open a new chapter for Israel.”
via CNN

Indeed, Netanyahu is the longest serving prime minister in Israel’s history, but the clock is ticking as his government is now in the final months of its four-year term, with new elections required to be held by the end of October. Lapid and Bennet first united and tried to defeat Netanyahu once before, but failed.

Tyler Durden
Mon, 04/27/2026 – 17:20