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America First News
16 May 2023
#illegals
Fox News: Biden policy to release illegal migrants without court dates suffers another blow as judge extends block
A federal judge has imposed a two-week temporary restraining order on the Biden administration’s “parole with conditions” policy. The policy saw illegal migrants being released into the US interior without a court date to reduce overcrowding at Border Patrol facilities. The White House decried the order as "sabotage".
Breitbart: California, in Deficit, Considers Unemployment Benefits for 'Undocumented' Workers
California is considering a bill to grant illegal immigrants access to unemployment benefits, despite the state's $32 billion deficit. The proposed legislation would allow "excluded" workers to receive $300 per week in benefits. Supporters argue that these migrants deserve the benefits, and payroll taxes generate $485 million annually for the state's Unemployment Insurance system. However, critics contend that California's unemployment program has already lost $30 billion to fraudulent claims during the pandemic, and the proposed legislation would add another $356 million in state funds.
The Epoch Times: Afghan on Terror Watchlist Arrested After Attempting to Cross Into US From San Diego
An unnamed Afghan on the terror watchlist was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border near Otay Mesa in Southern California. San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond says the federal government needs to do more to maintain a secure border to prevent entry of individuals with nefarious intentions. Rep. Darrell Issa reports that the Biden Administration denied claims of the arrest and believes that the country needs a system to allow people to come here legally.
PJ Media: CA Democrat Wants Unemployment Benefits for Illegal Aliens
California is facing a deficit, lawlessness, and an ongoing homelessness problem, and now is entertaining legislation to provide unemployment benefits to illegal aliens. Senator Maria Elena Durazo claims that $485 million in taxes on the wages of undocumented workers annually goes to the Unemployment Insurance system, but those workers never see any of the benefits, leading to the Excluded Workers Program. Meanwhile, Oregon is offering House Bill 2002, which mandates that insurers cover the cost of transition surgery and permits children to transition without parental knowledge and consent, and abortion for any age without the same. The bill does not provide funding for de-transitioning. .
The Right Scoop: Gov DeSantis sending 800 National Guard and MUCH MORE to southern border in Texas
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is sending 800 National Guard members and 200 law enforcement officers to help deal with border security in Texas. The deployment includes drones, boats, planes, and command centers to repel illegal aliens.
#politics
Fox News: Pennsylvania Democrats' fragile House majority at stake in special elections
Democrats are at risk of losing their narrow majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, with two special elections to be decided on Tuesday. Should they lose the Delaware County contest, Republicans will regain control. First-term Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s agenda will be hampered should a Democratic victory not be secured. Heather Boyd, the Democratic candidate for Delaware County, has stressed the importance of protecting abortion rights in her campaign.
Republicans are behind Katie Ford, the Republican candidate, who professes personal opposition to abortion but has no plans to change state law. Additionally, there may be consequences for voting procedures and the selection of presidential electors should Republicans gain control of the chamber. Biden has endorsed Boyd, stating that she is “an experienced public servant who will protect a woman’s right to make her health care decisions”.
Red State: McCarthy Excoriates Biden Over G7 Trip During Debt Negotiations, Biden Folds Like a Cheap Suit
Biden planned to take 8 days off for G7 trip to Japan amid debt negotiations with Republicans. McCarthy criticized him, saying he's not focused on America. Biden cut short his trip and returned to the US. House Republicans passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, while Biden is trying to avoid fault and delay. McCarthy met with Biden and Harris for an hour to streamline the negotiations, and they may reach a deal by the end of the week.
Daily Wire: Feinstein Doesn’t Recall Being Absent From The Senate. She Was Gone For 10 Weeks.
Senator Dianne Feinstein denies her extended absence from Washington, D.C. and scolds a reporter who questions her commitment to work. Feinstein, 89, was gone for three months battling shingles, returned using a wheelchair and has a limited schedule. She mentions a problem with one leg but insists that she had worked all semester. Feinstein has caused concern about her ability to continue in the Senate, especially for the Senate Judiciary Committee and President Joe Biden's nominees.
Washington Free Beacon: Durham's 'Russiagate' Report Is Damning for the Media, Too
John Durham's report reveals FBI misconduct in investigating Trump's 2016 campaign. The FBI initiated an investigation without sufficient proof of collusion, relied on the debunked Steele dossier to surveil the campaign, and accepted biased information from anti-Trump sources. The media also relied on the Steele dossier, allowed Clinton to spout off unchallenged and welcomed biased agents on-air to discuss the investigation.
Fox News: Trump-backed Daniel Cameron wins GOP primary for Kentucky governor, will face incumbent Democrat Andy Beshear
Daniel Cameron wins Republican gubernatorial primary in Kentucky, securing support from former President Trump, and will now face incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the November general election. The race is expected to be a bellwether for the 2024 presidential and congressional elections.
Breitbart: Kevin McCarthy: 'Scope' of Debt Ceiling Talks Improving
Debt ceiling negotiations between President Biden and congressional leaders are improving, with Biden appointing White House officials to work on a deal with Republicans, according to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Talks are now more cordial, with Shalanda Young from the Office of Management and Budget leading the negotiations with Biden adviser Steve Richetti. The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 may be accepted in part by the Democrats, Biden has suggested, although he stated that work requirements for Medicaid would be unacceptable.
Red State: DOJ Probe Forces Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins to Resign
Rachael Rollins is stepping down as US Attorney for Massachusetts amid several investigations into ethical issues, including her appearance at a political fundraiser in 2022. Rollins' appointment was controversial, and she twice required Vice President Kamala Harris to break a tie for her nomination to progress amid Republican opposition. The DOJ inspector general opened an investigation into Rollin's attendance at the fundraiser and her use of a personal cell phone for Justice Department business and travel payments from an external group. The Office of Special Counsel is investigating whether Rollins' attendance breached the Hatch Act. Senator Tom Cotton has warned of "pro-criminal ideologues at the highest ranks of the Department of Justice."
PJ Media: Townhall Journalist SCORCHES Adam Schiff Stooge Who Questioned His Credibility During Antifa Hearing
Journalist Julio Rosas testified before Congress about Antifa and their violent riots, dispelling the myth that they are just a right-wing idea. Rosas documented the destruction Antifa has caused and the breakdown of society that has allowed it to thrive. He also called out Rep. Dan Goldman for his sarcastic attack on Rosas' credibility and emphasized the damage done to small businesses by the riots.
The Epoch Times: ‘Gender Expression’ May Become a Protected Right in Maine Constitution
Democrats in Maine are proposing a resolution to amend the state Constitution to include "gender expression," hoping to enshrine transgender rights in state law. The proposal comes as Democrats seek to protect abortion access in the state and maintain their control of both houses of the legislature. The amendment would make changing the civil rights statutes much more difficult to accomplish, requiring approval from two-thirds of the state House and Senate, and then a majority vote from the people.
Opponents of the amendment, including the Christian Civic League of Maine, argue that the amendment could lead to unintended consequences, such as allowing biological men to compete in women's sports and use female restrooms and locker rooms. They also warn that the amendment could threaten religious liberty and conscience protections. The resolution is backed by Governor Janet Mills and the Speaker of the House, Rachel Talbot Ross, and is still pending in the Maine Legislature.
Breitbart: Durham Report Vindicates Mark Levin, Breitbart News on FBI Spying on Trump
Conservative radio host Mark Levin's analysis in March 2017 pieced together evidence that law enforcement and intelligence agencies had spied on President Donald Trump’s team during the election campaign. This effort was called a “silent coup” by the Obama administration. Levin's analysis was reportedly the first of its kind, and Breitbart News reported on it. The mainstream media mocked Trump’s claim of being spied on and blamed Levin and Breitbart for spreading what they called a wild conspiracy theory. However, later media reporting and Special Counsel John H. Durham’s legal filings in court proved Levin's original thesis was correct. Ultimately, Trump was the victim of espionage.
Fox News: House Dem slammed by conservative writer at hearing on left-wing violence: 'Coward'
Rep. Dan Goldman, D-NY, faced backlash for dismissing the testimony of a Townhall senior writer who covered multiple riots. Goldman attacked committee witnesses, including Julio Rosas, at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on left-wing violence. Rosas reported on several riots involving the militant group Antifa, including the Rittenhouse trial that saw an acquittal. Civilians and journalists online dogpiled Goldman for his attack on Rosas with Twitter users calling him arrogant and punk. Goldman did not allow committee testifiers to respond to his assertions and appears to have an aversion to it.
Red State: Jonah Goldberg Is Big Mad at People Bringing up His Support of Corrupt James Comey
Conservative pundits with Trump Derangement Syndrome are willing to side with corrupt government officials against former President Donald Trump. Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, has come under fire for saying he would trust former FBI director James Comey's credibility over Trump's 10 times out of 10. Goldberg continues to criticize Trump, but his opposition to state malfeasance has taken a backseat to his animosity towards the former president. Sadly, TDS has caused many to ignore the wrongdoing of government officials and lose sight of the reality - that state corruption is something conservatives should despise more than a crass politician.
The Epoch Times: IN-DEPTH: Durham Report Shows FBI Repeatedly Hamstrung Clinton Investigations
An investigation by special counsel John Durham revealed that FBI officials intervened to limit agents' ability to investigate potential criminal activity related to Hillary Clinton or her campaign ahead of the 2016 election. The report found top FBI officials responded to the probes with hostility and tried to pick apart their predication, in contrast to the treatment of Trump's campaign members, whose investigation was quickly approved and pushed forward despite being based on unverified claims. The report detailed cases relating to Clinton's campaign from local field offices, which experienced delays and pushback when seeking approval and cooperation from the headquarters in Washington.
Foreign Policy: Tunisia’s Opposition Leader Sentenced to Year in Prison
Tunisia's main opposition leader, Rached Ghannouchi, has been sentenced to a year in prison on incitement charges, taking the country a step closer to autocracy. Ghannouchi is a former parliamentary speaker and co-founder of the Islamist Ennahda party who has criticized President Kais Saied's power grab and dissolution of parliament, calling it a "coup." Over 20 of Saied’s political opponents have been arrested this year, sparking protests, unrest and a crackdown on political dissidents. More than 100 days after he suspended parliament and dismissed the Prime Minister, Saied is yet to propose any solutions to the country's challenged economy, which require reviving its democracy to address.
In Ukraine, forces claimed to have shot down six Russian hypersonic missiles, intercepting the entire volley, in addition to stopping 18 missiles fired at Kyiv by Russian forces. While Russia boasted that the missile system was an all but unstoppable superweapon, Ukraine demonstrated its effectiveness of new Western air defenses. Subsequently, Russian officials have arrested an individual who worked at the US consulate in Vladivostok for more than 25 years, accusing him of conspiring and collaborating with a foreign state on confidential information. Cyclone Mocha has caused mass flooding and has destroyed refugee camps in Myanmar, with the minority Rohingya people living in internally displaced persons camps in the region being the most affected by the natural disaster. Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso is currently appearing before the National Assembly in his country, preparing to defend himself before a dayslong impeachment trial for the second time. A new world record was set by Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who cooked nonstop for 100 hours to highlight Nigerian cuisine.
The Epoch Times: Biden Shortening Overseas Trip to G7 Summit Amid Debt Ceiling Fight
President Biden will shorten his upcoming trip to Hiroshima, Japan, to attend the G7 summit due to the debt limit fight. He will not travel to Australia as planned. No sitting US president has visited Papua New Guinea, where Biden was scheduled to stop before Australia, and where he was to talk with Pacific island heads. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the US could default on June 1 if it does not raise the debt ceiling. A meeting at the White House on May 16, the second one in two weeks, between Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was held to negotiate on the debt ceiling.
PJ Media: The Warped Unreality of the Leftist Mind: How Many Lies Will These Idiots Swallow?
Leftists blindly swallow lies like Hunter Biden's laptop being Russian propaganda, masks and vaccines being effective, and a sorority "sister" having an erection. Their belief in their political party borders on a cult-like mentality, with mind control tactics and a need for moral superiority. The difference between real Americans and leftists is the ability to laugh and not take everything so seriously.
#society
Forbes: Billionaire Sues Nantucket Clam Shack Set To Open Near His House—Here's Why
Billionaire Charles Johnson takes his wealthy neighbor battle to court in an attempt to invalidate a liquor license for a proposed clam shack and restaurant in downtown Nantucket. The owners hope to open a sister restaurant in June, but Johnson's lawsuits and appeals have kept the establishment from opening.
The Blaze: 'It's like twice a week now': Poop problem plagues San Francisco mall elevators
Pooping in elevators has become a frequent problem at Westfield San Francisco Centre mall, and workers believe it is due to the lack of public bathrooms in the area. Workers noted that the only available public bathrooms at the mall are located on the second floor, too far from the nearby Mission Street. Other bathrooms are often not open due to sanitation concerns or drug use. Workers must clean up after each incident, and the city has a problem with theft, prompting calls for new legislation to prohibit security guards from using weapons to defend property.
#economy
National Review: The Corner: Debt Ceiling: Heading for the Unknown
The US government won't default on its debt, but if it does, holders of insurance on US government bonds may get an enormous payout. A steep rise in interest rates means Treasury bonds are trading at less than 60 cents on the dollar, which could mean a substantial return for holders of CDS, provided the US doesn't make a payment on its bonds within three days. It's worth remembering that if there is a default, something could go very wrong.
The Epoch Times: IN-DEPTH: Texas Lawmakers Consider Creating Gold-Based Digital Currency for Use by Anyone Anywhere
Texas may create its own digital currency based on gold and silver. The Texas comptroller would create the currency and be able to mint gold and silver coins based on weight. Money can be spent anywhere in the world, but using the Texan digital currency would be optional and in addition to using US legal tender. The proposed plan is a hedge against inflation, a signal of independence from the US government's digital dollar, and another way to pay bills. Texas is the second most-populous state and Republican-controlled, so having a digital currency option could allay some conservatives' fears.
Washington Free Beacon: Biden Cuts Asia Trip Short To Negotiate Debt Ceiling
Biden will cut his trip to Asia short to negotiate the debt ceiling and avert a potential US default. Democrats have been unwilling to negotiate with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's demand for federal spending cuts alongside raising the ceiling. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the country could default as soon as June 1, which would be catastrophic for the US economy.
#religion
Daily Wire: L.A. Dodgers Will Honor Drag Group Mocking Catholics, ‘Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence’
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to award the "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence," a drag queen group that mocks Catholics and calls themselves a ministry, with a "Community Hero Award" as part of their "Pride Night" celebration. The group wears drag queen versions of Catholic religious habits and their members use names such as "Sister T’aint A Virgin" and "Sister Risqué of the Sissytine Chapel." The Dodgers' decision has outraged Catholic organizations who are demanding the invitation be revoked, citing the group's history of blasphemy and anti-Catholicism. Since May 2020, there have been at least 255 anti-Catholic attacks on Catholic churches in the United States.
#culture
Forbes: What To Know About Matty Healy—Taylor Swift’s Rumored Boyfriend— And His History Of Controversial Comments
Matty Healy, lead singer of English pop band The 1975, has been the subject of several controversies throughout his career for insensitive comments and behavior. Healy has faced backlash for making insensitive comments about rapper Ice Spice's ethnicity, using Chinese and Hawaiian accents while guests on a podcast, and for appearing to do a Nazi salute onstage, among others. Despite rumors of a romance with Taylor Swift, some fans have expressed concerns about Swift's interest in the controversial star.
Forbes: Fear The Walking Dead’s Season 8 Premiere Is Painfully Terrible
The season 8 premiere of Fear The Walking Dead offers some good things, including a cool new setting, but remains mostly nonsensical with bad writing, dialogue, and character motivations. The seven-year time jump is repeatedly reminded, with Mo now eight and raised in PADRE. Mo helps Madison escape from her years of imprisonment, and they later meet Morgan and Grace, who all seem to conveniently find each other through radio chatter. The episode is filled with gimmicks, poor acting, and appallingly stupid moments.
#health
Fox News: Washington state Senate approves bill that keeps drugs illegal, boosts housing and treatment
Washington state's Senate has approved a new drug policy that retains criminal penalties for drug possession, but encourages police and prosecutors to divert cases to treatment programs. The bill is designed as a balance between public order and compassion for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. The measure provides millions of additional dollars for diversion programs and to provide short-term housing for people with substance use disorders.
The Epoch Times: COVID-19 Patient With Lungs Destroyed by Ventilator Passes Away After Long Fight Against Hospital Protocol
Mark Boudreaux, the iconic toy designer behind Star Wars’ Millennium Falcon, died after being left on a ventilator by a Cincinnati hospital following his COVID-19 diagnosis for over a year. The Toy Hall of Fame member's devoted wife fought tirelessly to save him after respiratory machine damage left him unable to breathe. Despite a promising FDA-approved treatment, which Boudreaux's physicians refused to sign off on, no transplant centers would consider his case. Dr. Pierre Kory, who helped with the case, stated that he had never before seen a hospital so unwilling to treat a patient.
#education
Washington Free Beacon: FACT CHECK: Biden's Education Secretary Insists He Didn't Support Mandatory COVID Vaccines for Schoolchildren
Education Secretary Cardona denies encouraging student vaccine mandates, despite urging governors to do so in 2021. The contradiction suggests he recognizes the controversy surrounding vaccine mandates for children.
Fox News: Legal group charged $11K for FOIA, investigating trans woman allegedly entering high school girls locker room
School district charges legal group over $11K for open records request about transgender woman's alleged violation of privacy rights of female students.
The Imaginative Conservative: The Conflict Over History
Eighth graders scored lower on history test. Historical knowledge erosion leads to a government replacing traditional institutions.
#crime
Fox News: Virginia cheerleading coach sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing minor
Alexander Wu, a cheerleading coach from Virginia, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in Maryland. He will register as a sex offender for life, serve supervised probation and have no unsupervised contact with children. The charges stemmed from a sexual abuse complaint reported to authorities in Montgomery County. The abuse took place in several areas including Worcester County. The victim told investigators that Wu sexually abused her. His sentence was mostly suspended.
The Epoch Times: Second Amendment Advocates Win Major Challenge to NJ’s Strict Concealed Carry Law
A Second Amendment group has won a preliminary injunction against parts of a New Jersey gun control law that restricts the ability of those with carry permits to actually carry firearms in public. The state immediately filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit of the new ruling in Koons v. Platkin. Parts of the law, which was backed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, were already blocked by various courts. The law made it easier to obtain a carry permit but tightly limited where a gun could be actually carried. Gun rights groups sued saying that the sensitive places restrictions were even worse than a previous law’s requirement that a gun owner demonstrate a “justifiable need” to carry in public. (2/2)
Breitbart: Germany Convicts Five in $130 Million Jewellery Heist
Five men have been convicted of breaking into the Green Vault Museum in Dresden and stealing 21 pieces of jewelry worth an insured total of at least €113.8m ($129m). The theft in November 2019 included diamonds and was considered one of Germany's most spectacular jewelry heists in recent history. The men were jailed for between four years and four months and six years and three months for theft, particularly aggravated arson with dangerous bodily harm, damage to property and intentional arson. One defendant was acquitted. The court heard that the men stole the jewels in order to "get rich."
Fox News: Disney World brawl: Disagreement between families over picture leads to fight, officials say
A fight broke out at Disney's Magic Kingdom park over a family's request to move for a separate family's picture. One individual from the larger group began throwing punches when asked to move. One injured person declined to press charges and two individuals were forced to leave the park.
#sports
The Federalist Papers: Contestant Asked About Men in Women's Sports in Front of Trans Pageant Owner - She Gives a Brave Answer
Miss Universe Philippines contestant Krishnah Marie Gravidez stated during a Q&A session that trans women should not be allowed to compete in women’s sports due to biological reasons. Gravidez's answer was met with applause from the crowd, although some social media users criticized the statement as transphobic. The new owner of the Miss Universe program is a transgender woman.
Fox News: Pat McAfee confirms he's leaving FanDuel to join ESPN full time
Pat McAfee's show is leaving his $120 million contract with FanDuel TV halfway through for a deal with ESPN that is estimated to be paying "eight figures" annually. His team and his eccentric interviews, which includes interviews with Aaron Rodgers, will accompany him on his move to ESPN. The show is said to be airing every day after "Get Up!" and "First Take" in the fall.
#technology
Fox News: Anti-'Terminator': AI not a 'creature' working toward self-awareness, OpenAI CEO Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns against anthropomorphizing artificial intelligence and insists that it should be viewed as a tool rather than a creature. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill after testifying before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, Altman invited the government to regulate AI due to the potential threats the technology may pose, such as "significant harm to the world." His biggest fear is that AI could cause significant harmful disruptions for people. Examples he gave include AI designing novel biological pathogens and AI hacking into computer systems.
Altman also highlights that the speculation on AI self-awareness is not helpful and suggests it is important to focus on discussing AI as a tool. He notes that the anxiety and fear surrounding AI comes from the wrong frame of reference and suggests we must learn to identify and manage the potential downsides of the technology. Regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models and work must be done to prevent AI from causing major harm.