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Watching Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s agonizingly painful and humiliating press conference Sunday night, I was reminded that liberals simply have no capacity for dealing with reality when it comes to violence at home or abroad.  Here is a mayor who has presided over 90-plus consecutive nights of violence in the city which has the most active Antifa faction in the country.

At a time when political partisanship is undermining national unity, strong leadership is crucial.This is especially true as the U.S. enters a new era of competition with the Chinese Communist dictatorship — a rivalry that will determine whether our grandchildren live in a world that is free and prosperous or cruel and oppressive.

Crime and chaos have overtaken the streets of many American cities. Shootings and gun violence have increased. Reported homicides are up 24 percent so far this year among the nation’s 50 largest cities, according to The Wall Street Journal.

We are watching a fascinating, bold and audacious effort by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. to steal the U.S. Senate seat in Kansas.

Nadia Sawalha has surprised her followers by sharing a series of hilarious photos of herself with her famous dad, actor Nadim Sawalha.MORE: Nadia Sawalha melts hearts with rare photo of her famous dadThe Instagram pictures saw the Loose Women star jump for joy on a tiny trampoline, while her father paid zero attention as he was engrossed in his mobile phone.The hilarious snaps, which were taken before the new lockdown rules were enforced, were to highlight Well Pharmacy's delivery service.

Olivia Ponton is opening up about the men in her life.

Mark David Marshall Herskovitz, co-creator and executive producer of the seminal late-1980s and early-’90s primetime drama “Thirtysomething,” and currently president emeritus of the Producers Guild of America, has put a $6 million price tag on his luxury ranch in the rugged Monte Nido area in the Santa Monica Mountains, a winding 7½-mile drive north of the Malibu Pier.The four-time Emmy winner, an Oscar nominee for the 2000 film “Traffic,” paid $4.1 million for the secluded manse in 2009, right

Nadia Sawalha treated fans to a heartwarming photo of her famous dad. Taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, the Loose Women star uploaded a sweet snapshot of the 85-year-old actor reading some poetry at home.READ: Nadia Sawalha reveals why she's 'in shock' over her daughter"My dad… reading the words of @rumi_poetry, love him so much," declared Nadia.

Nadia Essex has revealed she's dropped three dress sizes after improving her relationship with food following the birth of her son Ezekiel in March.The TV personality, 38, enjoyed home cooking and a balanced diet before welcoming her child, but found herself craving sugary food to keep her energy up during breast feeding.

Nadia Sawalha has shared a sweet family snapshot on Instagram, posting a fun photo of her "cool" mum and dad.MORE: Inside Loose Women panellist Nadia Sawalha's family homeThe split-screen image shows mum Roberta – known as Betty - on the left and dad Nadim on the right – both wearing a pink beret.