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**Summary of the Press Release and Incident**

Christy Davis, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kansas challenging incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in the 2026 election, issued a statement condemning a fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. The victim was 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good (also referred to as Renee Nicole Macklin Good), a U.S. citizen, poet, writer, mother of three, and resident of Minneapolis. Good had previous ties to Kansas City, Missouri, where she lived before relocating (including a period in Canada after the 2024 election).

**Key Details of the Incident**  

Good was shot and killed inside her vehicle during an encounter with ICE agents amid a federal immigration enforcement operation (part of a broader nationwide crackdown under the Trump administration). Federal officials, including DHS and ICE, described the shooting as self-defense, claiming Good attempted to use her vehicle as a weapon to run over an agent (Jonathan Ross, an Iraq War veteran and ICE officer). However, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly disputed this, stating that video evidence "directly contradicts" the federal account and calling the narrative "bullshit," while urging ICE to leave the city. Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz, also contested the self-defense claim. Eyewitness accounts and media reports (including video analyses) suggest Good may have been acting as a community observer or legal observer (using whistles to alert neighbors), not as a protester or aggressor. She was not described as an activist by family and friends, who portrayed her as a devoted Christian, poet, and caregiver.

The shooting sparked widespread protests, vigils, and outrage across the U.S., including in Kansas City (where Good had connections), with calls to abolish or reform ICE. It was part of a pattern of ICE use-of-force incidents since late 2025. The FBI is investigating, but some reports indicate limited state involvement, and the Department of Justice has stated it is not pursuing its own probe. Federal accounts have been defended by Trump administration figures, while Democrats (including congressional leaders) have demanded independent investigations.

**Davis's Statement**  

In her press release from Topeka, Davis called for:  

- An immediate independent investigation (expressing distrust in the current administration).  

- Accountability to prevent future "tragic, senseless deaths" linked to "reckless agents" and "violent rhetoric from the White House."  

- Removal of the involved agent from duty pending investigation.  

- Congressional oversight hearings on ICE's rules of engagement and use of force, especially around protesters/observers.  

She criticized Republican-led House efforts for stalling oversight and urged Sen. Marshall to join Kansans in demanding answers, transparency, de-escalation, and accountability—warning that unchecked federal actions set dangerous precedents for communities, including in Kansas.

This appears to be a real campaign statement from Davis, leveraging the incident (and Good's Kansas City ties) to highlight issues of federal overreach, public safety, and immigration enforcement under the current administration. The event has fueled national debate on ICE tactics, with polarized narratives between federal defenses and local/state criticisms.

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Save?

Elon Musk just dropped a bombshell on the Moonshots with Peter Diamandis podcast that's got everyone talking.

Forget stressing about your 401(k) or building a big retirement nest egg. According to the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, saving for the distant future might be pointless because of the massive wave of AI and robotics he calls a "supersonic tsunami."

Musk predicts that by 2030, there will be more humanoid robots than people on Earth. These machines—think Tesla's Optimus—will take over traditional jobs, driving productivity through the roof.

The result? Humanity reaches a level of abundance that's hard to even imagine right now. No more scarcity. 

Everyone gets what he describes as a "universal you-can-have-whatever-you-want income"—way beyond basic needs, where goods, services, and even top-tier medical care become essentially free and unlimited.

It's a bold flip on what most financial experts preach. Musk says in 10-20 years, the old rules of money and work just won't apply anymore.

Of course, this vision comes with huge questions about how we get there, but it's classic Elon—pushing us to rethink everything.

Wild future ahead... or total game-changer? Either way, it's hard to look at your savings the same.

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Go Jerry

Sen. Moran Secures Federal Resources for KU Cancer Center in FY2026 Appropriations Package

This funding will be used to complete the construction of the cancer center

 

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) – secured $36 million in funding for The University of Kansas Cancer Center to complete construction on the new cancer center. This funding was approved by Congress as part of a three-bill appropriations package and now goes to the President's desk to be signed into law.

 

"The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against cancer," said Sen. Moran. "With these federal resources, The University of Kansas Cancer Center will be able to complete construction on this new, state-of-the-art cancer center and bring us closer to opening its doors for groundbreaking cancer research. This facility will expand the cancer services and research provided in Kansas and across the Midwest, saving lives and bringing us closer to finding a cure for cancer."

"Today marks another milestone in our effort to strengthen the KU Cancer Center's status among the best cancer centers in the nation," said Douglas Girod, University of Kansas Chancellor. "Thanks to Senator Moran's advocacy and efforts to secure this latest round of federal support, KU and its partners now have all the funding needed for construction of our new KU Cancer Center facility, which will enable us to further integrate research and clinical care to benefit patients fighting cancer. We are beyond grateful to Senator Moran for his commitment to the KU Cancer Center over the past two decades, and we look forward to continuing to work with him on initiatives that benefit Kansas patients, families and communities."

 

As the Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education (LHHS), Sen. Moran has helped secure $105 million in federal resources since 2022 to build and equip the new facility. In May 2025, Sen. Moran participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new cancer center, which will bring expanded cancer care and research together in one place. Patients will have access to more innovative clinical trials and groundbreaking therapies developed on site.

Sen. Moran has requested additional funding for The University of Kansas Health System in the LHHS FY2026 Appropriations bill to purchase equipment for the cancer center. This legislation is expected to be considered by the House as soon as next week and will then be considered by the Senate.

 

Items to note:

    Sen. Moran has brought federal government leaders to the KU Cancer Center with the goal of showcasing the capabilities of its state-of-the-art facility, advocating for the importance of the center's role in the region and helping to strengthen relationships with national cancer research partners.

        Nov. 2025: Sen. Moran hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a tour of The University of Kansas Medical Center, The University of Kansas Health System and cancer and Alzheimer's research labs. The tour also included a site visit of the progress on construction of the new cancer center building.

        July 2024: Sen. Moran hosted National Cancer Institute (NCI) then Director, Dr. Kimryn Rathmell, at the KU Cancer Center.

        June 2023: Sen. Moran brought National Institutes of Health (NIH) then Acting Director, Dr. Lawrence Tabak, to Kansas to see firsthand the progress of the construction of KU Cancer Center's new building.

    Sen. Moran has worked to bring federal recognition to the work being done at KU Cancer Center, including advocating for the facility to be awarded the NCI's most prestigious designation: Comprehensive Status.

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Grounds

The concept of "grounding" or "earthing"—the practice of connecting the human body to the Earth's natural electrical charge to potentially reduce inflammation, pain, and improve sleep—has gained attention in alternative health circles. Proponents claim it revives an ancient, natural process disrupted by modern lifestyles, with roots in early 20th-century ideas and a modern revival.

A promotional narrative circulating online describes a **Dr. Fitzgerald** who allegedly patented a grounding device in 1891 to treat chronic pain, insomnia, arthritis, and circulation issues by addressing "electrical dysfunction" in the body. It ties this to the Earth's electrons neutralizing excess charge and reducing chronic inflammation, which the story claims was a root cause of disease. The account asserts the device was approved by the U.S. Patent Office, used by doctors, and then suppressed after the 1910 Flexner Report—funded by figures like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie—shifted medicine toward drugs and surgery, labeling such approaches "quackery" for profit motives.

However, extensive searches of historical records, patents, and medical history reveal no evidence of a Dr. Fitzgerald patenting such a grounding device in 1891. No matching patent, medical journal documentation of widespread use, or patient recoveries from that era tied to grounding appear in reliable sources. Early electrotherapy devices existed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (e.g., "medical batteries" for shock-based treatments), but they focused on direct electrical stimulation, not passive Earth connection. The Flexner Report did reshape American medical education by closing many substandard schools and prioritizing evidence-based, pharmaceutical-oriented training—but it did not specifically target or mention grounding or earthing practices, as the modern concept did not exist then.

The contemporary grounding movement traces primarily to **Clint Ober**, a former cable TV executive who began promoting it in the 1990s. Ober developed indoor grounding products (like mats and sheets) after observing potential benefits from direct Earth contact. He collaborated on early anecdotal observations around 2000 and supported subsequent research. Over 20 peer-reviewed studies (many involving Ober-affiliated researchers) have explored grounding's effects, often using conductive sheets or pads connected to a building's electrical ground port.

Key published findings include:

- Potential reductions in markers of inflammation (e.g., via electron transfer neutralizing free radicals).

- Improvements in sleep quality, cortisol regulation, heart rate variability, blood viscosity, and subjective pain reports.

- Faster wound healing and reduced chronic inflammation signs in small-scale or pilot studies, documented with tools like infrared imaging.

Reviews in journals (e.g., Journal of Inflammation Research, Healthcare) suggest grounding may offer anti-inflammatory benefits as a low-risk adjunct, particularly for oxidative stress-related issues. However, experts from institutions like the University of Michigan and Cleveland Clinic note methodological limitations in many studies—such as small sample sizes, lack of robust controls, and potential placebo effects. Skeptics classify it as pseudoscience or unproven, arguing the body's electrical "homeostasis" claims lack strong biophysical support, and everyday contact with grounded objects (e.g., metal pipes) already occurs frequently.

Modern grounding products, including silver-threaded bedsheets from companies like The Grounding Co. (also known as Terra or similar brands), aim to replicate barefoot contact by plugging into an outlet's ground port. User reviews are mixed: many report better sleep, less pain, and more energy, while others call them ineffective or overpriced, with complaints of poor customer service or perceived scams on platforms like Trustpilot and Reddit. Some experts recommend them as a harmless trial for sleep or wellness, but advise caution for those with implanted devices (e.g., pacemakers) and emphasize they're not a cure or substitute for medical treatment.

While the historical suppression story appears unsubstantiated, research into grounding continues to evolve, with interest in its low-cost, nature-based potential amid rising chronic disease rates. As with many wellness trends, individual results vary, and more rigorous, independent studies are needed to clarify benefits.

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