Virginia Family Receives Voting Paperwork for Their Dead Dog ‘Biscuit’ Due to Spanberger Voting Rights ‘Restoration’ Program
October 30, 2026
Abigail Spanberger speaks to a reporter – Screencap of Twitter/X video.
Imagine receiving an official notification from your state informing you that your dead dog has had their voting rights restored.
That’s just what happened to one family in Virginia. Thanks to a ‘voter rights restoration program’ under Governor Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia Democrats.
If this is a restoration program, does that mean that ‘Biscuit’ had voted in the past?
‘Biscuit’ the dog is latest dead felon to get their voting rights back from Spanberger, confused owner says
A Southside Virginia lawmaker is demanding an investigation after a constituent received an official rights-restoration certificate for his dog, Biscuit, a beagle-hound mix from Goochland County that died about five years ago.
The discovery follows the “Betty No Last Name” controversy in Chesapeake — where a purported convict lacking a surname had “her” rights restored — and raises fresh questions about the governor’s vetting process just days before voters decide whether to make felons’ voting-rights restoration automatic via an Election Day ballot measure supported by Richmond Democrats.
Del. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham — who received the letter from the constituent who owned the pet — is now calling for an investigation into how Gov. Abigail Spanberger could have restored voting and jury-service rights to a deceased animal.
“This is not a question of whether people who have served their sentences deserve a second chance. This is a question of whether the Commonwealth is exercising one of the Governor’s constitutional powers with even the most basic level of review,” Garrett said.
“Biscuit was a dog. Biscuit has been dead for five years. Yet an official document bearing the governor’s signature says the executive reviewed the particulars of Biscuit’s criminal case and determined her rights should be restored. Virginians deserve an explanation for how that is possible.”
You couldn’t make this up.
ALERT: ‘Biscuit,’ a dog who died 5 years ago, receives an official rights restoration certificate, which makes the dead dog eligible to vote in Virginia. pic.twitter.com/bZ3nmjqaP4
Delegate Garrett confirms Biscuit Rigsby is a DOG. Yet this certificate claims the Executive reviewed Biscuit’s criminal case before restoring his civil rights.
BOMBSHELL: Top Ranking Senate Republican Accuses Chuck Schumer of Colluding With Peltola Campaign in ‘Dan Sullivan’ Alaska Scheme
October 30, 2026
An unhinged Chuck Schumer loses his mind on the Senate floor after hearing President Trump’s response to Democrat treason. Credit: C-SPAN screenshot
The Dan Sullivan scandal in Alaska just got a lot more interesting.
Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, the Senate Majority Whip, is accusing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of colluding with the Mary Peltola campaign for over a year, to place the second ‘Dan Sullivan’ on the ballot.
Barrasso is not a loose canon. He would not be making these allegations publicly without knowledge to back it up.
The Senate’s No. 2 Republican believes that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., had a hand in the alleged scheme unfolding in the Alaska Senate race.
Operatives for Rep. Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign, along with top aides in Senate Democrats’ campaign apparatus, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), are alleged to have been involved in creating one of the stranger races this election cycle: finding and recruiting another candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against the incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, according to reporting from The New York Times.
National Democrats have maintained they had no hand in the move, but Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told Fox News Digital in an interview that he believes the campaign received help from the very top.
“I mean, this is criminal behavior to steal the Alaska Senate race, it’s now been fully exposed,” Barrasso said. “And there is proof that the Peltola campaign knew about it, and that Schumer schemed and colluded with them for over a year to try to search for and then coax a decoy of Dan Sullivan onto the ballot with a purpose only to deceive the voters.”
There isn’t much other reporting about this yet, but there will be. Especially if what Barrasso says is accurate.
Things are not looking good for Ilhan Omar, or whatever her real name is.
Lots of Democrats are backing away from her and now, an advisor to the far left Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is admitting publicly that the allegation against her is ‘almost certainly true.’
This person is not a household name, but he is a Democrat operative.
A prominent Minnesota Democrat who served in the state’s House of Representatives revealed on Thursday he believes the federal probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has legitimacy.
It’s the latest signal that the political dam may be breaking as scandals and investigations into the congresswoman continue to pile up.
“Democrats should understand that the allegation is almost certainly true—whatever conclusion they draw from that point could vary—and her denials calling it a right-wing, Islamophobic or racist conspiracy are almost certainly not,” Joe Radinovich posted on X in reference to the claims that Omar married her brother as part of an alleged fraudulent immigration scheme.
Radinovich, who served as a Minnesota state representative from 2013 to 2015 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), added to his post that, in addition to the probe into her immigration status, the investigation into her finances could also be problematic.
“And then I’d be very, very careful about how I qualified on allegations around her finances—where her defense looks similar and where no meaningful questions have been answered publicly, and where any objective look at the evidence doesn’t look…great,” the former state representative said.
See his tweet below:
Democrats should understand that the allegation is almost certainly true—whatever conclusion they draw from that point could vary—and her denials calling it a right-wing, Islamophobic or racist conspiracy are almost certainly not. https://t.co/mJDm0JKU7e
Jacob Frey’s campaign manager admitting the Omar allegations are true. Is this the first Democrat in the whole country to do so? https://t.co/hN9aE3qolQ
State Department Video Celebrating America’s Christian Heritage Sparks Backlash from Democrats
October 30, 2026
Prayer and Christian observance have long been part of American government without establishing Christianity as the national religion, a tradition reflected in Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s video highlighting America’s Christian heritage. Image generated by AI.
The State Department’s new video marking International Religious Freedom Day celebrates America’s heritage as a Christian nation. Images of Christopher Columbus and the Pilgrims appear as Secretary of State Marco Rubio declares, “Our faith calls us outward into the limitless darkness of the unknown. It tells us to go forth and preach the gospel to the world as a witness unto all nations and to the end of the earth. From that command came America.”
Democrats have criticized the video, alleging that it violates the separation of church and state and accusing the Trump administration of using an official government channel to promote Christian nationalism.
Rubio continues, “Our nation, more than any other in history, was shaped by this Christian idea.” His narration accompanies historical paintings, including George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge and Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention. The video closes with Rubio declaring that the soul of the nation has always been rooted in an ancient faith.
The video draws on a longer video address Rubio recorded for Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving. Trump announced the event at the February National Prayer Breakfast, and it was held on the National Mall on May 17, 2026, as part of the nation’s 250th-anniversary celebrations.
In that address, Rubio traced Christianity’s influence on America through several historical examples, including the Continental Congress’s May 17, 1776, day of fasting and prayer, John Winthrop’s 1630 “city upon a hill” sermon, Christian missionaries during westward expansion, Samuel Morse’s first telegraph message, “What hath God wrought?”, and the Apollo 8 astronauts’ Christmas Eve 1968 reading from Genesis while orbiting the Moon.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democratic candidate for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, posted on October 28, “This is an official United States government account promoting the Christian gospel.”
Oklahoma state Rep. Mickey Dollens, a Democrat from Oklahoma City and regional governmental affairs manager for the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a national organization of atheists and agnostics, challenged the historical accuracy of The Prayer at Valley Forge, Arnold Friberg’s 1975 painting depicting Washington kneeling in prayer beside his horse.
The Museum of the American Revolution traces the story to Mason Locke Weems, an evangelical preacher and biographer whom it characterizes as more of a storyteller than a historian. According to Weems, a Quaker named Isaac Potts witnessed Washington praying in the woods. However, the museum notes that Potts spent the winter of 1777–1778 in Pottstown, 20 miles from Valley Forge.
The lack of reliable documentation for that particular incident does not mean Washington never prayed. His religious practices, references to Providence, and calls for public prayer and thanksgiving are well documented.
Dollens also questioned the image of Washington presiding over the Constitutional Convention. On June 28, 1787, Benjamin Franklin proposed that delegates open each day’s proceedings with prayer, but the Convention did not adopt the motion.
Nevertheless, religious observances were common in public life during the founding era. The Continental Congress recommended national days of prayer, while references to God and divine providence appeared in official proclamations and other founding-era documents.
The dispute raises the question of whether a government video celebrating Christianity’s influence on American history infringes on the religious freedom of Americans who follow other faiths or none at all.
The video does not require Americans to practice Christianity, attend church, profess belief in God, or participate in religious ceremonies. Nor does it prevent Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists, or members of other groups from practicing their beliefs.
The First Amendment contains two protections concerning religion. The Free Exercise Clause protects religious practice, and the Establishment Clause limits the government’s ability to establish or sponsor religion.
Rubio’s critics are raising an Establishment Clause objection. They argue that the State Department is using an official platform to identify Christianity with American national identity, in addition to acknowledging historical facts. That objection differs from a claim that the video prevents anyone from practicing another religion.
The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that government references to religion do not automatically amount to an unconstitutional establishment of religion. In American Legion (2019), the Court upheld the display and maintenance of a large Christian cross on public land in Maryland, emphasizing the monument’s historical significance.
In Kennedy v. Bremerton (2022), the Court ruled for a public high school football coach disciplined for praying after games. In that case, it abandoned the Lemon and endorsement tests in favor of historical practices and understandings, and emphasized protecting religious expression from government interference.
Neither decision addressed an official government video presenting a religious interpretation of American history. The Rubio video is government speech, not a private individual’s religious expression, so the constitutional questions differ from those in Kennedy. The decisions do show that Christian imagery or religious language in a government setting is not, by itself, enough to establish a constitutional violation.
The controversy highlights the distinction between the religious beliefs of America’s founders and the constitutional government they established. The Declaration of Independence invokes a Creator and divine providence, while the Constitution does not establish a national religion. Article VI prohibits religious tests for federal office, and the First Amendment protects religious freedom while restricting government establishment of religion. These provisions have coexisted with a long history of public religious expression by American political leaders.
International Religious Freedom Day commemorates the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act, which established mechanisms for the United States to promote religious liberty internationally and respond to persecution of believers and nonbelievers alike.
Rubio’s examples illustrate Christianity’s influence on American political, cultural, and scientific history. Democrats and secular advocacy groups contend that the State Department has gone beyond acknowledging that heritage by using an official government platform to promote Christianity. However, the involvement of organizations such as the Freedom From Religion Foundation raises a broader question of whether the opposition is limited to government religious endorsement or extends to official recognition of America’s Christian historical foundations.
Congressional Democrats have repeatedly challenged the characterization of America as a Christian nation. In September 2025, Reps. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, Jared Huffman of California, and Jamie Raskin of Maryland introduced H.Res. 773, which recognizes church-state separation as a founding principle and opposes what it calls “extreme right-wing Christian nationalism.” The resolution had attracted 20 cosponsors by March 2026.
On July 2, 2026, Huffman introduced H.Res. 1415, celebrating the country’s history of church-state separation ahead of its 250th anniversary. The resolution responded to a draft report from Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, whose members, according to Huffman’s office, endorsed the claim that America was founded as a Christian nation.
“The Constitution doesn’t belong to Christian nationalists, and it doesn’t belong to Donald Trump,” Huffman declared. The resolution’s cosponsors included Reps. Julia Brownley, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, and Gil Cisneros. Raskin warned against using government authority to impose “white Christian nationalism.”
The dispute over Rubio’s video reflects a broader disagreement over America’s religious identity. While Democrats and secular organizations argue that official recognition of Christianity risks promoting a particular faith, the historical examples cited by Rubio remain part of America’s documented past. The central controversy is whether the federal government can celebrate that heritage without crossing the constitutional boundary between religious acknowledgment and religious establishment.
WHOLESOME: Fundraiser That Raised Over $500,000 for Viral Red Baron Dad Was Started by Homeless Veteran, Now the Internet Has Raised Almost $20K for Him, Too
October 30, 2026
The internet’s massive outpouring of support for Michigan Red Baron worker Walter E. Zerod has taken another wholesome turn after the stranger who launched his viral fundraiser was revealed to be a homeless veteran living in his car.
Luke Oakenshield of Chandler, Arizona, started the “Support a Harassed Red Baron Worker” GoFundMe after a cruel influencer’s fake Apple Pay prank video of Walt stocking frozen pizzas went viral online.
A GoFundMe has been launched for the man who started a fundraiser for the viral Red Baron employee
It has been revealed he is a homeless veteran living in his car despite raising over $500,000 for someone else https://t.co/tnUr042hsQ
As The Gateway Pundit previously reported, in the clip, the father of four grew emotional, explaining he was already late getting home to his kids, couldn’t pay his mortgage, and didn’t need the added stress.
“You’re probably making money off of this; I can’t even pay my goddamn mortgage! And I got four kids at home. So not funny!” Zerod shouted at the prankster.
The campaign has now raised nearly $600,000, with GoFundMe coordinating a direct transfer after Oakenshield tracked Walt down and connected with him.
Walt himself posted a thank-you on the page, saying the kindness meant more than he could put into words, that his family is doing well, and that he is keeping a low profile for privacy while considering whether to share more of his story.
“I wanted to take a moment to personally thank everyone who has donated, shared this fundraiser, or left a kind message. The kindness and encouragement you’ve shown me and my family have meant more than I can put into words,” Zerod wrote on the fundraiser.
“My family and I are doing well, and I’m grateful to have supportive people around me. I’ve been keeping things private to protect my family’s privacy, and I appreciate everyone respecting that.”
Red Baron Pizza’s parent company Schwan’s confirmed he remains a valued employee, has checked on his well-being, and publicly backed him on X with the message “He’s still here. He’s got a fan club. Including us,” paired with a graphic declaring employee-of-the-month nominations closed.
As donations for Walt surpassed half a million dollars, details about Oakenshield’s own situation began circulating, according to a report from Dextero.
His friend Dom Certalic launched a separate GoFundMe titled “Support Luke Who defended the Red Baron Worker,” which has already raised more than $17,000 toward a $24,000 goal.
Dom wrote that Luke is a homeless veteran dealing with relationship issues, unemployment, and PTSD, and that he recently loaned Luke $20 so he could move the car that is currently his home.
“Even in the middle of his own struggles, Luke has a good heart and thinks of others first,” Dom noted, adding that Luke was more focused on Walt than on drawing attention to himself.
Luke Oakenshield is the homeless veteran who started the viral GoFundMe for Walt Z and helped raise a quarter million dollars for Walt while Luke himself was homeless. Luke is a friend who has been carrying more than anyone should have to carry alone. After dealing with relationship issues and being out of work for a while, Luke is now homeless and sleeping in his car. The reality is that he is in a very difficult place and needs support right now.
I had to loan Luke $20 just three days ago so he could move his car, which is also his home right now. Even in the middle of his own struggles, Luke has a good heart and thinks of others first. He was more worried about Walt getting bullied than drawing attention to what he is going through himself. Luke also struggles with PTSD.
This fundraiser is being created to help Luke get back on his feet and begin rebuilding some stability in his life. Donations will go toward housing for himself, getting settled, securing more reliable transportation, and paying off debt that is holding him back. Support in these areas could help relieve some of the immediate pressure he is facing while he works toward a more stable future.
Luke has been going through these struggles quietly, and asking for help is not easy. Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean a great deal. If you are not able to give, sharing this fundraiser would also help. Thank you for showing Luke kindness, support, and compassion during this difficult time.
Oakenshield confirmed that Dom’s account is “100% accurate” and that he started the original fundraiser “because I know struggle, and never thought it would explode like it did.”
Those who wish to donate to Oakenshield can do so here.
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