I Kissed A Girl Singer Jill Sobule Dies In Tragic House Fire Ahead Of Colorado Show
Jill Sobule tragically passed away in a house fire in Minneapolis, Minnesota and local authorities are trying to find out what caused the fire.
Jill Sobule, the talented US-based songwriter known for composing hit songs like I Kissed a Girl, which is known as the first openly gay-themed track, died in a house fire. The singer was scheduled to perform in her hometown Denver, Colorado, but now a free fan gathering has been organised at the same venue to celebrate her life and contributions.
Her manager, John Porter, confirmed the sad news and described Sobule as a “force of nature” and a passionate supporter of human rights. Porter shared that he didn’t just lose a client but a good friend. He now hopes that Sobule’s songs and memories will continue to inspire people in the future.
“Mike Waltz has tirelessly prioritized our Nation’s interests, from his military service and time in Congress to his role as my National Security Advisor,” Trump stated on Truth Social. “I am confident he will excel in his new position.”
Waltz shared a brief statement on X, accompanied by a screenshot of Trump’s announcement. “I’m profoundly honored to continue serving President Trump and our great country,” he wrote.
Trump chose Waltz for the UN ambassador role just hours before the Thursday announcement.
Multiple sources told the network he was ousted because of the Signal situation and a perception in the White House that he did not properly vet National Security Council staff, among other reasons.
But the sources said Trump respects Waltz so he was given a soft landing and a high-profile new post.
However, Trump administration believed Waltz might struggle to be confirmed by the Senate, allowing the president to get rid of him completely without having to fire him.
"Waltz Under Fire for Including Journalist in Sensitive Military Chat"
Waltz faced criticism after admitting in March to mistakenly including Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, in a Signal group chat with senior US security officials, where confidential plans for a military strike on Yemen’s Houthis were discussed. The chat included Waltz, Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. On Thursday, the status of Waltz’s deputy, Alex Wong, a foreign policy expert from Trump’s first term and also part of the chat, remained uncertain. During a BBC Newsnight interview on Wednesday, Wong defended the administration’s actions against the Houthis, stating they were “very successful” under the president’s leadership.
In March, congressional hearings saw lawmakers questioning several Signal chat participants, including the directors of national intelligence and the CIA.
The UN ambassador role is still vacant. Trump retracted his initial nominee, Rep. Elise Stefanik, due to Republican worries about maintaining their narrow House majority.
On Thursday, Minnesota Governor and former Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz jokingly commented on the national security adviser’s departure, posting on X: “Mike Waltz has left the chat.”
A Reuters photographer captured an image at a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday, showing Waltz using Signal, with an ongoing chat with a contact labeled as JD Vance, the US vice-president. The message from Vance partially read: “I have confirmation from my counterpart it’s turned off. He is going to be here.”
In a Fox News interview Thursday evening, Vance dismissed claims that Waltz was fired, stating he was being promoted. “I like Mike,” Vance said. “He’s a great guy, trusted by both me and the president. But we thought he’d be better suited as UN ambassador moving forward.”
