When it comes to the lavish $1 million Atlanta home where Sen. Raphael Warnock has lived rent-free since 2023, the Georgia Democrat can’t expect to have his cake and eat it too, an ethics watchdog alleged in a complaint filed Monday.

Warnock’s lavish DeKalb County home came equipped with a plethora of luxury accommodations, including a 100-bottle wine fridge, a bluetooth-enabled cooking range, and remote-controlled privacy curtains. The senator hasn’t paid a penny out of his own pocket to live there because the church where he serves as a part-time pastor is footing the bill, the Washington Free Beacon reported. It’s a great deal for Warnock, but it may violate Senate ethics rules that limit how much lawmakers can accept from outside employment, the ethics watchdog Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) alleged in a complaint to the Senate Ethics Committee.

In her complaint, Arnold said Warnock’s free luxury housing arrangement likely violates the Ethics in Government Act, which could carry a range of sanctions for the Georgia Democrat including public reprimand, fines, or censure. She said Senate ethics rules only allow for Warnock’s free housing deal if it’s customary for Ebenezer Baptist Church to provide free luxury homes to its part-time pastors and if it’s something the church provided to Warnock independently from his position as a senator.
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Texas Republican now fighting for her life after kn*fe attack at her home that left husband d*ad.

A longtime Denton County official is in critical condition following a violent kn*fe attack in her Lewisville, Texas, home that also claimed the life of her husband.

Bobbie Mitchell, a Republican county commissioner, was seriously injured during the early morning ass*ult on Monday.

Her husband, Fred Mitchell, tragically d*ed at the scene.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, and further details about the circumstances remain limited at this time.

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Polarization and tribalism are fracturing our society, diminishing grace and mutual understanding. We often condemn others for their mistakes, withholding redemption while clinging to resentment due to being hurt by another’s actions. Yet, no one is perfect people falter, some repeatedly but true change begins within, not through force. By extending grace, we nurture hope that others can grow, trusting in their potential for transformation. Kindness, even in small gestures, can spark reflection, while guidance helps those struggling to find their path. Listening with empathy, rather than reacting in opposition, fosters connection over conflict. But when we’ve offered chances, heard others’ viewpoints, and still face disrespect, we can walk away knowing we tried. Choosing grace, kindness, and understanding over anger frees us to build unity where division once stood. Giving others the chance to change, but also honoring our boundaries is good. Together, we can heal as a society and move forward.

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