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America First News
15 May 2023
#illegals
The Epoch Times: Biden: Border Looks ‘Much Better Than You All Expected’
President Joe Biden said that the situation at the Southern border is “much better than you all expected” while riding his bike near his vacation home in Rehoboth, Delaware. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said the flooding of illegal immigrants anticipated following the expiration of Title 42 has not happened. However, U.S. border officials had started reporting daily records of 10,000 encounters with illegal immigrants entering the United States each day in the two days prior to Title 42 ending, with U.S. Border Patrol having about 6,300 encounters with border crossers on May 12. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) noted that in the El Paso sector, there’s over 6,000 people who are in custody in a facility meant to house only 1,000 people, and an unaccompanied minor had died while in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services.
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against the Biden administration’s new parole policy that would have replaced Title 42; it would have released illegal immigrants without a court date. Judge T. Kent Wetherell II issued the order in a ruling in Florida v. United States. Former President Donald Trump said that since coming to office, over 6.3 million illegal crossings have taken place under the Biden administration and criticized Biden for allowing Title 42 to expire. According to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in fiscal year 2020 border patrol agents only encountered 458,088 illegal aliens in the Southwest land border, while the first six months of fiscal 2023 have already seen 1.22 million encounters.
Breitbart: Nolte: Texas Drops Off Busload of Illegals at Kamala’s Home
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent another busload of illegal immigrants to Vice President Kamala Harris's home in Washington, D.C. on Mother's Day. Governor Abbott previously sent about 40 immigrants to her home on Christmas Eve. Washington, D.C. is a sanctuary city that invites illegal immigration, and shipping them to blue cities spreads the burden of the invasion to those causing it. Democrats want power and will stop at nothing to cement more states, such as Arizona and Texas, as blue states. Shipping illegal immigrants to blue cities is a smart policy that may force Democrat mayors to change their voting patterns.
Breitbart: Texas Governor Sends Kamala Harris Busload of Migrants on Mother's Day
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent buses filled with migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence on Mother’s Day. The migrants were released by the Biden-Harris administration after crossing the border from Mexico into Texas. Volunteer groups subsequently took the migrants to a church for processing. Governor Abbott recently criticized the vice president for her failure to address the border crisis and assigned his own Border Czar, retired Border Patrol supervisor Mike Banks, to the issue. Abbott has also sent migrants via bus to several sanctuary cities, including Washington, D.C., New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
Breitbart: Whip Emmer Details How House GOP Passed 'Strongest' Border Bill to 'Ever Hit the Floor'
The House passed a comprehensive border package on Thursday, which includes funding for border wall construction and withholding federal funding from NGOs that aid illegal migrants. The bill also mandates the use of E-Verify and makes reforms to the asylum process. There is pressure for the Senate to pass a similar bill, while some House Republicans are calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
#politics
The Epoch Times: Special Counsel John Durham Releases Report on FBI's Handling of Trump Investigation
Special Counsel John Durham's investigation report, obtained by The Epoch Times, reveals that the FBI rushed to open the full investigation against Donald Trump's campaign without interviewing any witnesses during the 2016 election. They did so based on unverified intelligence from Australia and with shoddy foundations upon which to start the probe. The report further criticizes the FBI for its error-laden applications to surveil Trump associate Carter Page and a cavalier attitude towards accuracy and completeness.
Breitbart: Navarro: DeSantis Attaches Himself Like a 'Parasite' to 'Manufactured' Culture Wars
Ana Navarro claims that Governor Ron DeSantis is attaching himself to every manufactured culture war issue and lacks personality or charisma. She states that DeSantis' approval ratings have fallen since he won re-election in November and believes it is due to his association with such issues.
PJ Media: BREAKING: Long-awaited Durham Report on Russiagate Hoax Released
The Department of Justice and FBI failed to adhere to strict fidelity to the law during the investigation into Trump-Russia collusion during the 2016 presidential election, according to Special Counsel John Durham's report on Russiagate. The report shows that the FBI did not display analytical rigor towards the information received and relied significantly on investigative leads provided or funded by Trump's political opponents. Durham recommended that the FBI and the Department improve how the government carries out its sensitive functions to avoid future mistakes.
The New American: Interview with Tommy Dimsdale of Palmetto Gun Rights on the 2ATour.com - The New American
The clock has run out for H3594/S109 Constitutional Carry in the SC Legislature. Palmetto Gun Rights, a grassroots citizen organization made up of gun owners and liberty lovers, seeks to inform voters on candidates' positions on firearms issues to achieve maximum liberty for individuals to defend themselves without government permission.
National Review: FBI Lacked ‘Any Actual Evidence of Collusion’ Between Trump Campaign, Russia When Crossfire Hurricane Launched, Durham Finds
A report from special prosecutor John Durham reveals that the Department of Justice and the FBI didn't have any concrete evidence of Russia interfering in the 2016 US Presidential elections or any links to Donald Trump's campaign. Durham criticized the agencies for "failing to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" in the investigation. He also accused the FBI of being quick to investigate Trump while acting cautiously towards allegations against Clinton. The 306-page report, which was sent to Congress, took more than three years to compile.
The Babylon Bee: Biden Finally Draws Larger Crowd Than Trump
Media praises Biden for drawing larger crowd than Trump in El Paso, TX. Crowd described as diverse and youthful. Trump admits he could never draw such a massive crowd.
Fox News: Chicago's new mayor compares cop's murder with death of armed teen shot by police
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson compared the murder of a police officer to the shooting death of an armed teen by police during his inauguration speech. Johnson, who has expressed support for the "defund the police movement," stated that the tears of both victims' parents were made of the same sorrow. Chicago police officer Areanah Preston was shot and killed on May 6, while 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot by a police officer in March while armed during a foot pursuit. Toledo's death prompted protests and calls from Latino leaders for a moratorium on police foot pursuits.
The Epoch Times: FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program Faces Intense Congressional Investigation
House Republicans are investigating the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) due to allegations of illegal use of funds to facilitate illegal immigration. The probe follows reports that EFSP funds are being used by NGOs to offset expenses incurred abroad in efforts to attract illegal immigration. The Republicans have requested documents relating to FEMA’s plans to ensure that EFSP only reimburses authorized expenses. FEMA has not yet commented on the investigation.
Washington Free Beacon: Informant Behind Biden Bribery Allegation is 'Missing,' Lawmaker Says
Republican congressman James Comer has raised concerns that an FBI informant who has accused President Joe Biden of accepting foreign bribes when he served as vice president is missing. Comer said that he has been unable to track the informant down and that there is an internal memo detailing the informant’s claims. The informant provided the FBI with evidence that Biden engaged in a “quid pro quo” with a foreign national when he served as vice president. This is likely to add an air of mystery to Republicans’ investigation into whether the president was involved in his son Hunter’s foreign business deals.
Foreign Policy: How to Succeed in the Foreign-Policy Blob
A foreign policy professor advises new graduates to succeed in public service by developing expertise in a policy domain, learning how the government machinery works, being reliable and managing their personal lives, being a respectful and honest team player, and knowing what moral lines they won't cross. The professor acknowledges the daunting challenges the new generation will face, but encourages them to try to make the world a better place.
Forbes: Rep. Gerry Connolly Says Staff Assaulted By Bat-Wielding Attacker
A person with a baseball bat attacked two aides of Rep. Gerry Connolly at the congressman’s district office in Virginia, sending them both to hospital. The attacker is in police custody and reportedly asked to see Connolly before the attack took place. This is the latest in a series of violent acts against members of Congress and their staff.
Daily Wire: BREAKING: John Durham’s Years-Long Investigation Into Trump-Russia Collusion Investigators Is Over
The Durham report on Trump-Russia collusion is finished and has been released to several outlets. The 320-page report suggests that neither the US nor the intelligence community had evidence of collusion at the start of the investigation. The report also criticizes the FBI for failing to uphold the law in connection with certain events.
#war
The Epoch Times: Terror Raids Spike Threatens Minorities Near Nigeria’s Capital Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Armed attacks by Islamic extremists targeting minority groups in Nigeria's capital and several states have killed at least 136 people since April 16. The Fulani tribe, which has more than 10 million members in Nigeria, has been blamed for the premeditated killings of those who identify as either Christian or Muslim ethnic minorities. The attacks have coincided with the inauguration of Nigeria's new president and vice president, both of whom are Muslims, with fears the extremists seek to intensify religious persecution in the country over the coming weeks. There have been accusations that President Muhammadu Buhari is biased against Christian communities.
Red State: Four Russian Aircraft Were Shot Down Over Russia in a Couple of Minutes and No One Is Giving Straight Answers
In one of the worst losses for the Russian Air Force since 1952, two fighter planes and two electronic warfare helicopters were shot down by surface-to-air missiles near the Ukrainian border. The Russians claimed Ukrainian operatives were responsible, while the Ukrainians said it was a case of Russian air defenses shooting down their own aircraft. However, the most plausible theory is that the Russians fell victim to a surface-to-air missile ambush by the Ukrainian military, who may have used an advanced missile system to engage all four aircraft at nearly the same time.
#foreignaffairs
The Economist: Europe can’t decide how to unplug from China
Europe is struggling to develop a coherent strategy to handle China as tensions between the US and China escalate. This is evident in the different approaches of European leaders towards China and their lack of a cohesive plan. Europe's economic exposure to China is greater than America's, and there is a fear that a rigid decoupling could result in a significant drop in the eurozone's gross national expenditure. While the EU has unveiled a plan for "de-risking," which involves reducing links with China instead of wholesale economic decoupling, it remains unclear what this strategy entails and whether it is flexible enough to adapt to changing geopolitical and technological realities.
The American Spectator: Xi Jinping: The “Neutral” Mediator
Xi Jinping is portrayed as a mediator, standing in the middle of an American flag and a Chinese flag. The cartoon implies that China is trying to maintain a neutral stance in American-Chinese relations.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Could Pilot Strikes Disrupt Summer Travel?
There is a possibility of an airline strike this summer, as American Airlines and Southwest Airlines pilots have authorized a strike. Money is the heart of the issue, as both airlines are negotiating better salaries for their pilots. While federal law prohibits immediate strike action, a strike could happen in the heat of the summer season.
Flag And Cross: Anarchist Cafe Closes Permanently After Introducing 'Pay-What-You-Can' System
The Anarchist Cafe, a Toronto-based socialist coffee shop, has closed its doors after just one year due to financial problems. The business boasted "pay what you can" prices in accordance with its anti-capitalist ideology. It also sold literature and paraphernalia with socialist, communist, and revolutionary messages. Despite receiving widespread support, the shop could not generate enough revenue to stay open.
National Review: The Corner: Robert Lucas, R.I.P.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Lucas, known for his “new classical economics” approach, has died. His theory emphasised the importance of rational expectations in economic modelling and underlined the significance of microeconomics on macroeconomics. He notably described the shortcomings of hydraulic Keynesianism and the Lucas critique, which observed the difficulties of macroeconomic modelling of policy changes. He was also influential in understanding economic growth, questioning the transfer of capital from rich to poor countries, citing diminishing returns. Lucas described economists as storytellers.
#culture
Fox News: Nigerian chef cooks for over 4 days straight, breaks Guinness World Record
Nigerian chef sets new Guinness World Record for longest nonstop cooking at over 97 hours. Her goal is to show the hard work and determination of Nigerian youths and campaign for young African women. The global brand is reviewing all evidence before confirming the record.
Forbes: Miller Lite’s Campaign To Eradicate Sexist Beer Advertising Proves Successful
Miller Lite is turning sexist advertising into compost to grow hops for female brewers, as part of their “Bad $#!T to Good $#!T” campaign for Women’s History Month. The brand is collecting sexist ads from their own and other brands, and asking consumers to send theirs in too. The ads will be put into a compost pile, which will be used to fertilise hops crops. Over 1,000 pounds of hops will be donated to female brewers, and Miller Lite will also donate more than five times the cost of ads they buy back to support women in brewing.
#education
The Epoch Times: Most Canadians Say Schools Should Be Required to Inform Parents If a Child Wants to Change Their Gender: Poll
Over 50% of Canadians want schools to inform parents if their child expresses a desire to change gender, according to a recent poll.
Breitbart: Florida Eliminates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
Florida Governor DeSantis signs Senate Bill 266 to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives in higher education, promoting merit over superficial characteristics.
The Blaze: 'You're a hypocrite': Dem lawmaker slams fellow party members for 'lying about their address' to send own children to better schools while rejecting school choice bill
Georgia Rep. Mesha Mainor accused Democrats of lying about their address to get their kids into better schools, supported a school choice bill.
The Epoch Times: Dr. Phil Blasts Woke Culture, Laments America's Demise
Dr. Phil & Bill Maher discuss concerns surrounding "woke" indoctrination on college campuses, less capable attendees & rise of worthless degrees.
#crime
The Blaze: Mom out helping daughter prepare for prom shot and killed after getting caught in crossfire of nearby gun battle
Ana Moreno, a mother of three from Texas, was driving her daughter to her senior prom when she was hit by a stray bullet from a shootout taking place nearby. Moreno was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Her daughter and three other men were also injured in the ordeal. Police have not made any arrests in the case.
The Epoch Times: RCMP Short of Target Police Numbers by Nearly 10%: Report
The RCMP is almost 500 officers short of its target despite various measures to boost recruitment and retention, including accepting immigrants as volunteers. The force had 18,480 members in total against a goal of 19,000 and 1,295 of the 18,483 funded regular member positions were vacant. Despite accepting 152 permanent residents into its regular member cadet program, over half of them dropped out or were rejected. The RCMP has launched a research project and polling across Canada to determine characteristics of the recruitment problem and see how federal police recruitment can be modernized to attract new members.
Fox News: Man's death in Vermont holding cell ruled overdose on 3 different hard drugs
Darrell Jones died of an overdose on heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl in a Vermont police holding cell, ruling his death an accident. Jones, aged 33 and from Pennsylvania, was arrested by Bennington police and was found dead less than an hour later in his cell. An ambulance was called, but Jones was pronounced dead at the police department.
Fox News: San Francisco women named Thor Kill sentenced to prison for possession of bomb-making supplies, ammunition
Thor Kill was sentenced to two years in prison for possession of ammunition by a prohibited person after authorities seized a large ammunition supply, bomb-making supplies, and gun parts from her storage unit. Kill's social media posts that supported Nazis and mass shootings were discovered with equipment used to make ammunition. Authorities found thousands of rounds of live ammunition, firearm magazines, explosive powder, and other manufacturing equipment during the search of Kill's home and storage unit. She will serve probation for four years and is banned from possessing firearms and ammunition.
National Review: Man With Baseball Bat Attacks Staffers at Congressman’s Office
A man attacked two staffers of Representative Gerry Connolly with a metal baseball bat at his district office in Fairfax, Virginia. The suspect has been identified as a 49-year-old constituent from Virginia and has been charged with Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Malicious Wounding. The attacker caused damage to the office and injured both staffers, who were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The motive is still unknown.
Fox News: Daniel Penny's lawyer fires back at critics accusing client of racial motivations: He was protecting everyone
Lawyer for Marine veteran charged in the subway chokehold death of homeless man denies race as a factor. The attorney argued that his client's actions were not based on race and that the claims of some to the contrary are 'not based on the facts.' Videos showed Daniel Penny choking Jordan Neely, an erratic Black homeless man who had been 'making threats and scaring passengers' on a New York City train. The incident happened on May 1, 2023, and Penny was charged with second-degree manslaughter for it. The attorney argued that Penny acted to protect himself and other passengers who were threatened.
The Epoch Times: Justice Minister Planning to Introduce Bail Reforms This Week
The federal government is planning to introduce bail reforms to deal with repeat violent offenders and offences involving firearms and dangerous weapons. The proposed changes will require a person seeking bail to prove why they should not remain behind bars. Justice Minister David Lametti believes the targeted reforms to the Criminal Code will address challenges posed by repeat violent offenders. The premiers requested a "reverse onus" system for some offences that would require an individual to show the court why they should be released on bail, rather than requiring the prosecution to show why they should not be released. The legislation is expected to be introduced in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
The Epoch Times: Murder Trial Begins for Manitoba Man Accused of Running Down, Shooting Neighbour
Manitoba man Eric Wildman is on trial for the first-degree murder of his neighbor, Clifford Joseph. Joseph's remains were found in a rural area just outside of Winnipeg in June 2021. Wildman has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Crown attorney Bryton Moen told the court that Joseph was allegedly killed after going to Wildman's house to steal from him, and that Wildman ran Joseph over with a car and shot him three times. Wildman was apprehended by Ontario Provincial Police after a week-long manhunt in which he rented a car and drove to Ontario, where police found him at a home outside Belleville and took him into custody. The trial is expected to last five weeks.
#sports
Fox News: Ex-MMA fighter Roxanne Modafferi responds to Riley Gaines, says she would only prefer to face 'Xchrom females'
Former MMA fighter Roxanne Modafferi agrees to fight only female competitors in response to a call from former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines to prominent female athletes to speak out about fairness in women's sports amid the debate over transgender participation.
Modafferi, recognized as a pioneer in the sport’s women’s division, responded to Gaines' tweet by stating that she would only fight Xchrom females to win her gold if she entered a National competition and that consent is needed. She also mentioned that she had fought men in Jiujitsu tourneys before, but it was agreed upon that it was only exhibition, not part of the tourney lineup.
Fox News: Jets GM Joe Douglas admits to early mistake with quarterback Zach Wilson
The New York Jets are keeping faith in Zach Wilson despite the arrival of veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, viewing it as a learning opportunity for the young signal caller. General Manager Joe Douglas believes Wilson could have benefited from having a veteran quarterback in the room during his rookie season and remains keen on the potential of the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft. The Jets spent the offseason pursuing a veteran quarterback before eventually agreeing to a trade with the Green Bay Packers.
#technology
Spectator USA: Hollywood writers will lose their war on AI
The Writers Guild of America is striking over the use of artificial intelligence in screenwriting, demanding that studios forego the technology. The WGA's demands – including regulations preventing AI from being used to write or rewrite material – emerged on 2 May, leading to instant disruption with late night television shows going dark and several series potentially being affected. The authors say they represent an industry that generates money but sees them underpaid, while actors, directors and crew members earn high salaries.
Daily Wire: TSA Rolls Out Facial Recognition Technology Test At Several Major Airports
The Transportation Security Administration is testing facial recognition technology at airports which could allow travelers to pass through security without handing their identification to an employee. The TSA claims the technology will help employees to identify travelers more easily and will be used in 16 airports across the US. Passengers are allowed to opt out of the pilot program and TSA employees with the technology will be present to ensure the system reaches the correct conclusion. Five senators expressed concern over reports that the system could be implemented across the US as soon as this year if deemed successful. The senators contended that facial recognition technology “represents a risk to civil liberties and privacy rights", while federal entities already leverage facial recognition technology in various capacities despite the privacy and security concerns.
#other
Fox News: Herders in Kenya kill 10 lions, including Loonkiito, one of the country's oldest
Kenyan herders killed one of the country's oldest wild lions, a 19-year-old named Loonkiito, who wandered out of Amboseli national park. Six other lions from the park were speared in a separate incident, leading to 10 deaths in one week alone. The government has expressed concern about the escalation in human-wildlife conflict, which has arisen in part from drought and the consequent desire of herders to protect their livestock.
Nigerian afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a policeman. The son of Fela Kuti, whose role in shaping the country's famous music has been compared to that of Bob Marley in reggae, was picked up outside his father's legendary nightspot Shrine in Lagos, which is now a tourist attraction.
Fox News: Biden plan would open leases to conservation, not just drilling and grazing
The Biden administration is proposing a new policy that would allow conservation groups to lease government land to restore it. The proposal aims to put conserving vast government-owned lands on equal footing with oil drilling, livestock grazing, and other interests. The head of the US Bureau of Land Management believes that the proposal would address rising pressure from climate change and development. However, some opponents, including Republican lawmakers, are criticizing the policy as a backdoor way to exclude mining, energy development, and agriculture. The proposal is currently undergoing virtual public meetings.
The Epoch Times: 'Weakening Ourselves': House Republican Says Climate Politics Hurts US Energy Production, National Security
Rep. Kelly Armstrong spoke during a virtual forum on energy policy, criticizing environmentalist policies that weaken U.S. energy capacity and threaten national security. Armstrong said that waiting times for government approvals meant that it was riskier to start new fossil fuel infrastructure, making it more difficult for manufacturers to collect investment funding. Armstrong noted that firms can be forced to wait a decade or more to undertake new energy projects under current federal law. He dismissed goals of “transitioning” away from traditional energy sources as unrealistic, and said that environmentalists’ goal of “outsourcing their guilt” over carbon emissions to other countries only hurts the environment and U.S. national security.
The Federalist Papers: Ferrari Defiantly Upholds Tradition Says 'No' to EV, Future with Iconic Combustion Engines
Italian automaker Ferrari announced that it has no plans to relinquish its iconic eight and 12-cylinder combustion engines for a wholly electric or hybrid model in the near future. The firm intends to continue manufacturing these engines until at least the end of the 2030s. This customer-centric approach has proved fruitful for the Maranello-based automaker, which outpaced Stellantis, the parent company of 14 renowned car brands, including Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall, despite producing fewer than 14,000 vehicles in 2022.