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America First News
16 May 2023
#illegals
The Federalist Papers: This Broke Blue State Considers Unemployment Benefits for Illegal Immigrants Amid Title 42's Expiration
California's SB 227 is set for review, proposing to extend unemployment benefits to undocumented workers in the state. The bill would provide laid-off undocumented workers with a $300 weekly benefit for up to 20 weeks, funded directly from state resources. While the Safety Net for All Coalition estimates that payroll taxes paid by undocumented workers add around $485 million annually to the state's Unemployment Insurance system, the proposed legislation, inclusive of administrative expenses, is projected to cost around $356 million in state funds.
The upcoming review of SB 227 comes at a time of escalating financial pressure for California, as Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that the state is operating at a far larger deficit than anticipated. Meanwhile, Title 42, a policy implemented during the Trump administration that suspended asylum-seeking rights, has expired, which could exacerbate the border crisis for migrants entering the USA. With California expecting a surge in the state's undocumented population and facing severe economic strains, the question is whether the state can afford to supply unemployment benefits to undocumented workers, or even if they should at all.
#politics
The Right Scoop: WATCH: Gov DeSantis responds to Trump’s comments against his 6-week abortion ban…
DeSantis calls out Trump for not supporting Florida’s 6-week abortion law. Protecting an unborn child with a detectable heartbeat is something that 99% of pro-lifers support according to DeSantis. Trump needs to clarify his position on abortion as it may only be against partial birth abortion and not something as early as six weeks.
Forbes: Elon Musk’s Attack On George Soros ‘Distressing’ And ‘Dangerous’, Jewish Group Says
Elon Musk's recent tweet comparing fellow billionaire George Soros to a comic book supervillain with ties to Judaism has been called out as an anti-Semitic trope by the Anti-Defamation League . The tweet could fuel anti-Semitic conspiracies and possibly lead to attacks on Soros and the Jewish community, the ADL warned. Soros, a prolific donor to progressive causes, has faced death threats and an assassination attempt in the past . Musk, who is the second richest man in the world, has yet to respond to allegations that his comments were anti-Semitic .
The ADL's CEO Jonathan Greenblatt tweeted that Musk's posts echo historical stereotypes about Jews, while adding that Soros has been the target of anti-Semitic conspiracies due to his philanthropic work and political views . Anti-Jewish hate crimes made up 51% of all religiously motivated hate crimes and 9% of all hate crimes in the US in 2021, despite Jews representing just 2.4% of the population . It emerged soon after Musk's Twitter activity that Soros's hedge fund had disposed of all of its Tesla shares, a move that was described as being unrelated .
Fox News: DeSantis pledges Florida will use 'every resource' to end human trafficking
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pledged to use every possible resource to put human traffickers out of business and into prison. The state plans to implement a series of bills to combat the problem and support victims. DeSantis blamed the White House for the issue and stated that Florida was "kicking the rear end of the Biden administration" on border security. The Department of Homeland Security's annual report from Oct. 2020 to Sept. 2021 found that annual global profits for human traffickers amount to $150 billion.
DeSantis, a rumored 2024 presidential contender, also criticized the Department of Health and Human Services for "facilitating the forced migration, sale and abuse of foreign children." He plans to impanel a statewide grand jury to examine international human smuggling networks. The Governor plans to strengthen penalties for criminals who prey on victims of human trafficking. He also answered questions concerning his stance on reproductive rights and suggested that he would "clean house top to bottom" in government agencies regarding the Trump-Russia investigation.
The Epoch Times: Quebec Justice Minister Faces Ethics Probe After Naming Friend to Provincial Court
Quebec Justice Minister under investigation for appointing friend as judge without disclosing friendship. ( )
National Review: The Corner: The Loss of Liberal Hegemony
Obama worries about divided national conversation led by divided media, with people occupying different realities due to proliferation of alternative media. Liberals have been trying to regain control over the media through pressuring social media companies, using intelligence agencies and passing restrictive speech-harm laws in Europe.
Fox News: Why the Bud Light fiasco won't fade, America's men in crisis and more Fox News Opinion
The Trump-Russia collusion looks like an attempted coup.
Medical schools are bringing back segregation.
Bud Light disaster might end in three ways.
Biden is trying to make your mortgage go woke.
Meghan Markle can make anybody love King Charles III.
Joe Biden is abusing veterans to boost policy.
Joe Biden needs to bend in debt ceiling standoff.
Biden says Hunter did nothing wrong, but let's count the ways.
America is facing a surprising youth drug crisis.
Great-granddaughter of racism victim says no to California reparations.
Biden's view of women's sports puts athletes at risk.
Biden family was dealing with bad actors in bad countries.
Hunter Biden's bad behavior is being buried by liberal media.
Migrant surge cartoon.
Foreign Policy: Ecological Murder Could Soon Be Illegal
Activists in Brussels placed posters around the city to raise awareness about the legal definition of ecocide. Ecocide refers to the destruction or killing of an ecological system, and activists are pushing for it to be recognized as a crime in the European Union and added to the list of gravest crimes prosecuted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The posters depicted scenes of environmental destruction, including forest fires and bees dying due to pesticides. While the proposal faces opposition from industry lobbyists and internal disagreements among supporters over its definition, making ecocide a crime would mean holding corporations liable for their environmental impact and protecting the environment through criminal law.
The Blaze: CNN anchor admits Durham report is 'devastating' for FBI — but still finds a way to blame Trump: 'There was a lot of smoke'
CNN anchor Jake Tapper admitted that John Durham's report is "devastating" for the FBI and exonerates Donald Trump in part. He claims that there was "a lot of smoke" which caused the FBI to investigate the allegations into Trump-Russia collusion. Despite the report's conclusion, Tapper still finds a way to blame Trump for the FBI pursuing a case that was tainted by bias.
Townhall: The Russia Collusion Hoax Was Only the Beginning
Special Counsel John Durham's report found no evidence of collusion between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia, and the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation was seriously deficient. The report reveals unchecked partisan power and politicization of federal law enforcement, indicting the federal government and its unelected bureaucracies, with little reason for Americans to think things have changed. Hashtags:
#society
Newsbusters: Bill O’Reilly: Bud Light Owner Should Just ‘Shut Up’ and CEO Should Be Fired
Bill O'Reilly criticizes Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, for blaming its ad agency for the backlash from a partnership with transgender actor Dylan Mulvaney. He advises the company to stop doing anything and just bring back the Clydesdales and their Christmas commercials, stating that Anheuser-Busch is making the situation worse. O'Reilly and Michael Knowles believe that the CEO of Anheuser-Busch should be fired, with Knowles adding that the Dylan Mulvaney endorsement was not a one-time thing. Bud Light has experienced a fall in sales and Anheuser-Busch has suffered major losses as a result.
Forbes: Salman Rushdie Blasts ‘Alarming’ U.S. Library Censorship In Rare Speech After Stabbing
Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses, warns of censorship threats to publishings and libraries, speaking out against proposed changes to Roald Dahl and James Bond novels. Rushdie spoke in a recorded message at the British Book Awards, where he was awarded the Freedom to Publish award. He mentioned "extraordinary attacks" on children's literature and "the idea of libraries themselves" in the US and called for resistance against publishers altering previously published books.
The American Mind: Cell Block
Employers are struggling to work with Gen Z (Zoomers), with 65% firing them more often and 3 out of 4 claiming they're hardest to work with. The challenges are due to a lack of professionalism, excessive entitlement, and addiction to smartphones. These issues are attributed to a culture that celebrates mediocrity, encourages phone addiction, and indoctrinates identity politics. However, it's important for employers to consider what they really need from their employees and whether their demands are reasonable and helpful for their well-being. Ultimately, employers and educators alike should be willing to share solutions and recognize that Gen Z wants meaningful work, community, and fair treatment.
#war
Euromaidan Press: Kremlin unlikely to remove Prigozhin while Wagner fights in Ukraine – ISW
Yevgeny Prigozhin, financier of the Wagner Group, allegedly offered to disclose Russian troop locations to Ukrainian intelligence in exchange for a Ukrainian withdrawal from Bakhmut. The Ukrainian intelligence reportedly rejected the offer as they did not trust Prigozhin. Despite allegations, the Kremlin is unlikely to remove Prigozhin from his role in the Wagner Group due to challenges in publicly removing and replacing him.
The New American: Leaked Documents: Zelensky Planned to Blow Up Russia-Hungary Oil Pipeline - The New American
Leaked Pentagon documents suggest that the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, had planned to blow up a Russian crude-oil pipeline running to NATO member Hungary. Ukrainian officials have not commented on the validity of the documents, while Russia has called on Hungary and the EU to respond to the allegations. Apparent war preparations in the region suggest that further escalation is likely given that other NATO members have signed a mutual defense agreement with Hungary.
Zelensky has travelled to Germany to receive the oldest European unification award, the Charlemagne Prize, that lauded him and Ukraine fighting for “our own freedom and our values: democracy and the rule of law, free speech, and the freedom to create your own destiny.” Ukraine has welcomed Germany’s new €2.7bn military aid package. However, the recent leaks of alleged Ukrainian plans to target Hungarian infrastructure look set to weaken the rhetoric championed by Charlemagne prize winners in promoting Zelensky as a European unifier.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: Former US Embassy employee arrested, held at same Moscow prison as WSJ reporter: Russian report
Former US Embassy employee Robert Shonov has been arrested and charged by the Russian Federal Security Service with collaborating on a confidential basis with a foreign state or international or foreign organization. Shonov faces eight years in prison. He was taken to Lefortovo Prison in Moscow for questioning and no court date has been scheduled. The prison gained notoriety after the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution when it became a detention facility for the Soviet secret police.
Daily Wire: What I Learned About Manhood From The Hong Kong Protestors
Senator Josh Hawley discusses the importance of love and hope as sources of courage in his book, Manhood: The Masculine Virtues America Needs. He argues that a man's focus on self-regard leads to a weak and unfulfilling existence, while a focus on love and sacrifice for something greater than oneself gives birth to hope and true courage. He shares his experience witnessing the courage of young Hong Kongers protesting against the Chinese Communist government in 2019, who faced the possibility of imprisonment or death but continued to hold their ground. Their hope for a free Hong Kong and their belief that their actions would ultimately prevail was a source of inspiration for Hawley.
Newsbusters: WARNING: Former TikTok Parent Company Exec Warns CCP Has ‘Supreme’ Data Control
Former ByteDance executive Yintao “Roger” Yu has accused the company of funneling Americans’ user data to the CCP in Beijing. Yu alleges that he was fired from his job as head of the engineering department in the United States in retaliation for his complaints about such data leaks. The lawsuit obtained by Bloomberg News claims that the leaks continued despite efforts to prevent individual engineers in China from accessing the data.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Apologizes for Bank's Collapse in Senate Testimony
Former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker issued a public apology before a Senate committee for the bank's collapse. Two other tech-centric banks, including Signature Bank, also collapsed, prompting regulators to intervene and assume control. The demise of SVB and Signature Bank ranks among the largest bank failures in American history, causing a capital flight from regional banks to big names like JPMorgan. Lawmakers scrutinized Becker, with Sen. Scott accusing the former banker of demonstrating “complete negligence” in his navigation of tightening economic conditions. Becker argued, however, that the Federal Reserve’s “unprecedented interest rate increases in 2022” and its confusing messaging were primary drivers behind SVB’s collapse.
Forbes: Fund Managers Are The Most Pessimistic They’ve Been This Year—Here's What They're Worried About
Investor sentiment has hit its lowest level of the year, with concerns about the economy leading to the lowest appetite for risk since November, according to a Bank of America survey of fund managers. Exposure to bonds hit a 10-year high and cash allocation a six-month high as investors chase safety over high growth. Stocks are already down more than 2% this month with growing investor worries about inflation, monetary policy and geopolitical instability, adding to apprehension over the federal government's debt ceiling. There were also fears that US could wholly avoid a default, with just 71% of managers believing this compared to 80% the previous month.
A Bank of America survey of 289 fund managers revealed investors' lingering concerns over a decline in the economy, leading to the lowest optimism of 2023. Key risks included government debt, geo-political instability, and inflation. The proportion of investors expecting the economy to strengthen over the next 12 months fell to a rate of 65%, the lowest since the late part of last year. Growing pessimism also led managers to hit a high relative exposure to bonds since March 2009, indicating a preference for safety over high growth. The allocation of cash also hit a 6-month high.
#crime
Fox News: NV trial set for accused motorcycle gang Hells Angels in a shooting that injured members of rival gang Vagos
Seven alleged Hells Angels members will face trial on May 28, 2024 for charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, battery, and assault with weapons after a shooting incident involving rival gang, Vagos, on the Hernandez Interchange near Boulder City, Nevada in 2022. The men are free on bail and could face up to 40 years in prison if convicted. The charges have been reduced from 39 to 17, and the defendants will not face racketeering or gang charges.
The Las Vegas trial of seven accused Hells Angels members in a shooting that injured rival motorcycle gang members in 2022 has been scheduled for May 28, 2024. The men face charges including attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, battery, and assault with weapons. If convicted, they could face up to 40 years in prison. Last week the court reduced the charges from 39 to 17. The men remain free on bail and are not facing racketeering or gang charges. No one died in the incident and seven people were treated at hospitals for wounds or injuries.
The Blaze: 12-year-old charged with murder for allegedly shooting and killing Sonic employee who was arguing with boy's adult companion
A 12-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man named Angel Gomez were charged with murder after the boy allegedly shot and killed a Sonic employee, Matthew Davis, with a rifle in Keene, Texas, on May 13, 2023. Gomez reportedly began arguing and acting disorderly at the fast-food establishment and was confronted by Davis for allegedly urinating in the back of the parking lot. As they argued, the boy grabbed the rifle and allegedly fired at least six rounds at Davis, hitting him in the back. Both the boy and Gomez fled the scene but were later arrested. Davis leaves behind a 10-year-old son and a fiancée.
Fox News: Hostel fire kills at least 6 in waterfront city as cops investigate possible arson
Six people have died in a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, with 11 more still missing. The four-story Loafers Lodge burnt down, despite the efforts of emergency responders who rescued 52 people before the building's roof collapsed. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but police have ruled out deliberate action and are questioning a man who stayed at the hostel and who has a burnt out car nearby. The lack of sprinklers in the building has prompted calls for an inquiry from politicions.
Fox News: Democrat-controlled Nevada Legislature sends trio of gun control bills to Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo
Nevada Democrats have passed a trio of gun control bills, sending them to the state's Republican governor, Joe Lombardo, for his signature. The bills include raising the eligible age for owning some firearms, barring the carrying of weapons within 100 yards of election site entrances, and a prohibition on firearm ownership within a decade of a gross misdemeanor or felony hate crime conviction. Lombardo, who has previously taken a pro-Second Amendment position and expressed support for universal background checks, has not stated his opinion on the bills. The legislation follows a mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017 that killed 60 people and left hundreds injured.
Daily Wire: Police Recover 1,500 Grams Of Cocaine From Woman Wearing Fake Pregnancy Belly
Police pulled over Anthony Miller and Cemeka Mitchem in South Carolina only to find 1,500 grams of cocaine inside a fake pregnancy belly. Miller and Mitchem are now facing charges of trafficking cocaine. This comes after the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported a more than 25% increase in drug overdose deaths from 2020 to 2021 due to opioids. The increase in deaths is largely due to fentanyl, with drug overdose deaths involving fentanyl increasing by more than 35% in South Carolina between 2020 to 2021.
The Epoch Times: Mayor Laments Crime in DC at House Oversight Hearing: 'No One Can Be Satisfied'
Mayor Bowser testified before the House Oversight Committee about the increase in crime in Washington DC. Violent crime is up by 13%, with a particularly significant rise in sex abuses and motor vehicle thefts. Bowser has announced legislative measures to enhance penalties for violent crime and modify early release legislation. U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves testified alongside her. The Senate is set to vote on a disapproval resolution to block the District of Columbia’s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which the White House has promised to veto if the resolution passes. Biden's position on these issues has been criticized by GOP members.
#sports
Fox News: 76ers fire head coach Doc Rivers days after Game 7 blowout loss to Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers fire head coach Doc Rivers after the team's second-round loss in the NBA Playoffs, marking the first change to come after their disappointing performance. While Joel Embiid backed Rivers, James Harden was less supportive, with their relationship being described as "ok." The team won 54 games during the regular season but failed to reach the conference finals for the 22nd consecutive year.
Newsbusters: 25 Governors Petition Biden To Protect Women's Sports
U.S. politicians are divided on the issue of transgender women competing against biological women in sports. Half of the country's governors have signed a letter urging the Biden Administration to rescind or delay the Department of Education's proposal to allow males to compete in women's sports at federally-funded institutions. The amendment, if passed, would prevent government-funded institutions from drawing gender boundaries for their sports programs, but the governors argue that this would create chaos for schools and negatively impact the education system.
Fox News: Memphis rapper defends Ja Morant over latest incident: 'Guns are not illegal'
Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant was seen flashing a gun on a livestream and has been suspended by the team. BlocBoy JB defended Morant on Instagram Stories, stating guns are not illegal and that the blame should not be solely on Morant. There is concern that further suspensions may be issued by the NBA.
Fox News: Angels’ Shohei Ohtani reaches historic feat last accomplished in 1964
Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani set a new record last Tuesday when he surpassed Babe Ruth's career pitching strikeout total by a player who has hit at least 100 home runs. On Monday, Ohtani became the first starting pitcher since 1964 to reach base five times in a game while also hitting a monster three-run home run in the fourth inning. Ohtani is hitting .303 with nine home runs and 29 RBIs on the season.
#outdoors
Fox News: Bees swarm Los Angeles police volunteer who collapses to ground on video
A Los Angeles police volunteer was attacked by bees in Encino neighborhood, collapsing to the ground as the swarm attacked him and intensifying as he walked down the road. His partner drove their car to him but was unable to open the doors due to the bee swarm. The volunteer was eventually treated by professionals.
#technology
Fox News: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits his biggest fear for AI: ‘It can go quite wrong’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned a Senate committee that his company's AI technology could cause significant harm if not regulated. Altman said he fears the technology could disrupt the world in many ways and cause major problems, and said partnerships with the government will be necessary to prevent this from happening. He admitted that jobs will be affected and said that the changes in the job market would require action by the government to mitigate the effect. Senator Richard Blumenthal welcomed Altman's call for regulation and said he was concerned with job losses.
#other
PJ Media: O’Keefe Video Catches Fox Producer Spilling Why Carlson Got the Boot
Fox News fired Tucker Carlson as part of their settlement with Dominion and due to pressure from Big Pharma advertisers. Carlson's criticism of the Covid vaccine and the J6 narrative also played a role in his departure. Fox producer Sean Langille confirmed these details to a journalist from Project Veritas. Langille also revealed that a former Biden administration aide left his job to work for a PR firm with Dominion as its biggest client, with the aim of taking down Carlson. This information highlights the compromised nature of corporate media and the importance of supporting independent journalism.