VIDEO: Feds Recognize Gay Marriage In Utah

Posted by The P/Oed Patriot Fox News reports: Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday the federal government will recognize more than 1,000 same-sex marriages in Utah, despite an earlier announcement this week from the state’s governor saying the state would not.  The decision means those Utah couples will have access to federal benefits that are available to married couples in other states, including the ability to file joint tax returns.

MMA Fighter Joe Torrez Refuses To Be A Victim; Successfully Fights Off 4 Home Invaders

Guest Post by Mara Zebest Hat Tip GunsSaveLives who notes: “This one is not gun related, but is certainly a story of self defense and refusing to be a victim.” ed Martial Arts [MMA] fighter Joseph Torrez was able to fight off four men that invaded his home, killing one of the invaders, severely injuring another, and the remaining two suspects ran off but were eventually apprehended by police.

Over 100 New York City Workers Charged In Massive Social Security Scam

106 former New York city workers, including firefighters and police officers, have been charged in a 205 count indictment for faking mental disabilities in order to claim federal social security benefits.  All of the accused received help from two lawyers and two police officers who taught the accused how to claim they were mentally scarred on SSID applications in order to collect $30,000 to $50,000 in benefits annually.

Update On Jim’s Status: “Life Is Great!”

I spoke with Jim this morning and he asked me to post an update on how he’s doing, and to convey his deepest gratitude to everyone in the Gateway Pundit community who’ve expressed so much love, concern and support throughout his protracted struggle.

Liz Cheney Drops From Wyoming Senate Race

Liz Cheney, daughter of Dick Cheney and Fox News contributor, announced this morning she is dropping her bid in the Republican primary against Wyoming incumbent, Mike Enzi.