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The ex-IDF paratrooper who could replace George Santos as the Republican in Long Island: Mother-of-seven Ethiopian refugee who fled to Israel at 12, signed up to fight and then moved to the U.S. and got into politics

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12868627/idf-paratrooper-replace-george-santos-republican-long-island.html

• Mazi Melesa Pilip left for Israel in covert military airlift in 1991 amid civil war

• She served two years as a paratrooper in the Israel Defence Force

• Now Republicans see her as a future star as she runs for Congress

If you thought Republicans on Long Island would play it safe in seeking a replacement for disgraced fantasist George Santos, think again.

Rather than selecting a white establishment figure they have picked a little-known local lawmaker who comes with a big backstory that they believe could make here a future star.

Mazi Melesa Pilip, 44, was born in Ethiopia before leaving for Israel where she served as a paratrooper in the Israel Defense Forces.

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Colby Covington and Tony Ferguson hilariously go from enemies to 'Team America' during heated exchange at UFC 296 press conference: 'F*** yeah!'

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/mma/article-12868563/colby-covington-tony-ferguson-ufc-296.html

Covington and Ferguson were present to promote Saturday's pay-per-view in which both are slated to fight British opposition. Ferguson will face surging Merseyside native Paddy Pimblett while Covington challenges champion Leon Edwards for the welterweight strap. The profanity-filled exchange began when Ferguson interrupted the visibly patriotic Covington about being 'more American'. The minute-long back and forth included Covington jabbing at Ferguson's six-fight losing streak and belittling their respective weight classes. Ferguson also told Covington: 'Get Trump's sk out of your mouth,' before expressing their mutual support for each other. 'Alright Colby let's fg do this s,' Ferguson said. 'F yeah, America motherf**s.'

UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington and lightweight Tony Ferguson had fans confused at the UFC 296 press conference when a heated exchange quickly turned into an unlikely bond over their American roots.

Covington and Ferguson were present to promote Saturday's pay-per-view in which both are slated to fight British opposition. Ferguson will face surging Merseyside native Paddy Pimblett while Covington challenges champion Leon Edwards for the welterweight strap.

The profanity-filled exchange began when Ferguson interrupted the visibly patriotic Covington about being 'more American'. The minute-long back and forth included Covington jabbing at Ferguson's six-fight losing streak and belittling their respective weight classes. Ferguson also told Covington: 'Get Trump's s**k out of your mouth,' before expressing their mutual support for each other.

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https://x.com/ufcontnt/status/1735475110868361229

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>https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/15/staffer-caught-filming-sex-tape-senate-hearing-room/

https://www.cardin.senate.gov

https://www.cardin.senate.gov/about/#ben-bio

A third-generation Marylander, Ben Cardin has been a national leader on health care, retirement security, the environment and fiscal issues while representing the people of Maryland in the U.S. Senate, and before that in the House of Representatives. Currently serving as Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he has worked across party lines to further U.S. national security and to ensure that good governance, transparency and respect for human rights are integrated into American foreign policy.

First elected to the Senate in 2006, Senator Cardin also is a senior member of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, which is at the forefront of rebuilding our economy. He is a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee and the Environment & Public Works Committee.

Senator Cardin is a leading advocate for the Chesapeake Bay, which is the economic, historical and cultural heart of Maryland. Nationally, he is a champion of protecting our clean air and clean water. He has introduced legislation to restore the health of America’s great water bodies and is the leading proponent of investing in improvements to America’s aging water infrastructure system while preparing it for the impacts of climate change. His commitment to reduce pollution and protect our environment fuels his work to broaden investments in safe public transit, as well as walking and bike trails.

Senator Cardin has a deep interest in foreign affairs and has worked across party lines to further our national security and protect universal human rights. He has fought to ensure that anti-corruption, transparency, accountability and respect for human rights are integrated into our foreign policy. He also has worked to ensure gender equity in national security programs and policies. He has been a Commissioner on the U.S. Helsinki Commission since 1993, serving as Chairman and Co-Chair in multiple congressional sessions. Since 2015, he has served as the Special Representative on Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Intolerance for the 57-nation Organization Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly. Senator Cardin previously has served as Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development. He also previously served as Ranking Member of the SFRC East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy Subcommittee, and he is the former Chairman of the International Development and Foreign Assistance Subcommittee.

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