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America First News
18 May 2023
#politics
National Review: The Mouse and the Bulldog Go to Court
Disney and Ron DeSantis have been in a feud for over a year, which has now gone to court. Disney filed a lawsuit in federal court in northern Florida on April 26, while DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District filed its own suit in state court on May 1. DeSantis has pushed to strip Disney of its control of Reedy Creek, which gives governmental powers to some favored businesses.
The Federalist Papers: FBI Whistleblowers Allege Parents, Catholics, and Pro-life Groups a 'Target of the Government': Jordan
Whistleblowers within the FBI have alleged that the organisation placed parents attending school board meetings, pro-life advocates and practicing Catholics under scrutiny in a politically motivated agenda. Claims suggest that authorities amplified their inquiries to classify these individuals as violent extremists. Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI for a statement, but received no reply. Three FBI informants were scheduled to testify before a committee hearing in relation to these claims later on Thursday. The FBI, its management, and potential political bias are all coming under intense scrutiny.
Washington Free Beacon: WATCH: 'Squad' Member Introduces Bill Demanding ‘Reparations Now’
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush introduced a resolution calling for immediate reparations to address the Black-White wealth gap, backed by Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Rashida Tlaib. The resolution supports H.R. 40, which seeks to create a federal commission to study and develop a plan for reparations for black Americans. Bush emphasized that black people in America "cannot wait any longer" for the government to address the harm it has caused since the founding of the country. The move came after Tlaib and Bush voted against a resolution honoring police who died in the line of duty, citing a "false narrative."
The New American: Kari Lake's Arizona Election-fraud Lawsuit Begins - The New American
Former TV anchor Kari Lake's lawsuit contesting election results began Wednesday in Arizona. Lake, a Republican, claims that irregularities prevented her from winning in the state's most populous county, Maricopa. Her attorney accused the county of lying about verifying signatures on mail-in ballots. Witnesses called by Lake's attorney testified about neglected and unsupervised review and curing processes and overwhelming workloads on Level 1 and Level 2 staff, who were responsible for verification. Over 334,000 ballots were called into question. The case will continue through Friday .
Breitbart: Surveys Show Donald Trump with 'Massive' Lead in Republican Primary
Former President Donald Trump has a significant lead in the Republican primary race, according to a recent Rasmussen Reports survey. Among Republicans surveyed, Trump earned 62 percent of support for the primary, while no other candidate came close. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis followed in distant second with 17 percent support. Trump also leads among independent voters with 34 percent, while 17 percent were undecided.
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Red State: TIME Hit Piece on Ron DeSantis Includes Hilarious Cover-Art but Only Manages to Make Him Seem More Based
The mainstream media is trying to paint Ron DeSantis as "worse than Trump" and a clear and present danger to the US if he runs for the presidency in 2024. TIME magazine released a hit piece on the Florida governor with cover art centered around DeSantis. The article accuses DeSantis of keeping Republicans in line and delivering on his promises to his voters. The mainstream media is in a fear of the potential that DeSantis could get things done on a national level and is strategically painting him as a villain.
Washington Free Beacon: DeSantis To Launch 2024 Presidential Bid in Matter of Days
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will officially enter the 2024 U.S. presidential race next week, making him Donald Trump's biggest rival for the Republican nomination. DeSantis will file his candidacy paperwork on May 25 and launch his campaign formally the week of May 29, according to sources.
The Epoch Times: Senior Official at CCP's State-Owned Assets Watchdog Under Probe
Former CCP official Luo Yulin, a senior member of the state-owned assets watchdog is under investigation for serious discipline and law violations. Public records show that Luo had a long tenure in China’s Qinghai Province and held various positions since 1976, including the director of a provincial state-owned assets commission. The state-owned assets watchdog, also known as the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, is responsible for supervising maintenance and appreciation in state-owned asset value of the major large-sized SOEs. Luo is one of 20 high-ranking CCP officials to have been purged so far this year.
According to China observer Li Yuanhua, CCP leader Xi Jinping has been using anti-graft campaigns to purge his political rivals, indicating a forthcoming massive purging campaign to weed out his opponents. Li stated that Xi uses education and rectification as a means to crack down on officials who show disloyalty to him and that through disciplinary inspections, Xi expects to get public support. Xi is constantly cracking down on CCP officials, revealing his fear and the uneasy environment for CCP leaders. So far, 19 other officials have been under investigation by the top disciplinary body include high-ranking officials from the CCP’s party organizations, different levels of government, the military and large SOEs.
The Federalist Papers: Obama Gets Himself Roasted After Sharing What Keeps Him Up at Night: 'Starved for Attention'
Former President Barack Obama is concerned that the media doesn’t speak with a united voice. He lamented that the degree to which we’ve had a divided conversation, in part because we have a divided media, is what keeps him up at night. According to the former president, “one of the goals of the Obama Foundation and one of the goals of my post-presidency is, how do we return to that common conversation?”
Conservative outlets like Fox News and Breitbart have derided Obama’s comments. Jesse Watters said that it was proof Obama was “starved for attention,” while Kellyanne Conway, former campaign manager and adviser to President Donald Trump, dismissed Obama’s remarks. Six years after he left office, Obama is determined not to go quietly. He is starved for attention and wants your attention fixed on his ideas and his belief system at all times.
#society
Fox News: Sen. Ted Cruz calls for probe into Bud Light over Dylan Mulvaney ad campaign 'marketing to children'
Sen. Ted Cruz demands an investigation of Bud Light's transgender ad campaign with Dylan Mulvaney over concerns that the company violated rules on marketing to individuals under the legal drinking age. Cruz, along with Sen. Marsha Blackburn, sent a letter to the Beer Institute Chairman calling on the Code Compliance Review Board to investigate. Bud Light claims that it was a "third party ad agency" that had partnered with Mulvaney. Bud Light's sales are down 23.6% in the first week of May amid the Mulvaney fallout. #: Society
Fox News: Midwestern states offer suicide prevention training to clergy as farmer’s continue to struggle with depression
Farmers in rural America are struggling with mental health due to factors largely beyond their control, such as unpredictable weather, equipment costs, and global market swings. The stress of losing family farms, which are often seen as a member of the family and a legacy passed on to generations, is leading to an increased risk of suicides. The rate of suicide among male agricultural workers is more than twice the national average, and some states are now offering suicide prevention training to clergy, who are a trusted presence in rural communities. There is a need to break farmers out of their proud reserve and encourage them to seek help, with clergy potential lifesavers when given the right tools to help with compassion and without moral judgment.
The Right Scoop: Ford actually created a ‘Very Gay Raptor’ truck and made a promo of it ‘coming out’
Ford released a promo for their ‘Very Gay Raptor’ truck with a rainbow paint job for pride month. They aim to show their ‘long-term commitment’ to the LGBTQ+ community.
National Review: The Corner: The Car Chase That Wasn’t
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle allege being chased by paparazzi in a "near-catastrophic car chase" in New York, but police give a different account. The couple continues to push the narrative of history repeating itself with Princess Diana's death, even if the claims are inaccurate or implausible.
American Thinker: Target offering ‘tuck-friendly’ bathing suits in child sizes and Adidas force-feeds softcore fetish porn
The LGBTQ movement is being likened to a violent thrashing storm relentlessly destroying everything in its path. The controversial issue of gender identity is being targeted at younger audiences with "tuck-friendly" swimsuits for prepubescent boys and male models in women's swimsuits in Adidas' new pride collection ad. This cultural assault is a threat to a society already struggling with morality.
#foreignaffairs
Spectator USA: The Turkish election results were deeply demoralizing
The Turkish presidential elections have seen the AKP under Recep Tayyip Erdogan become increasingly authoritarian, with women's rights rolled back and press freedoms destroyed. Kemal Kilicdaroglu has led a peaceful opposition campaign, uniting people from different backgrounds against authoritarianism. The election was not free and fair, and Erdogan's victory is bad news for democracy and human rights.
Freedom of expression is under threat in the West, with book bans and censorship on the rise in public schools and libraries. Freedom of imagination is being curtailed across the world. Literature is one of the last remaining democratic spaces, with a natural feeling of solidarity and sisterhood. The British Book Awards saw the celebration of a variety of bookish people, and literature serves as a home for those in exile.
The Epoch Times: Israel Facing a Multi-Front War of Biblical Proportions
Israel faces its greatest threat since its founding as it is forced to repel attacks from the north, east, and south, perhaps even from the west simultaneously. The Islamic Republic of Iran poses the fiercest ideological threat to Israel, with its elite Quds Force in Lebanon and Syria a constant and growing threat. Iran also funds, arms, and controls several proxy armies that are active in Syria and Lebanon, Gaza, Judea, and Samaria. Turkey is also a growing threat to Israel, having shifted its foreign policy focus to pro-Islamic jihad and anti-Israel in recent years, with its eyes on Israel's vast wealth of oil and natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean.
#economy
Newsbusters: Pressuring Biden to Walk? ABC Cries Over GOP's Demand for 'Steep Cuts'
Negotiations between President Biden and congressional Republicans on lifting the debt ceiling progress, with Republicans demanding steep spending cuts which are not on the table. There is a proposal to slow the rate of yearly increased spending. House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy proposes tougher work requirements for federal aid programs. Biden, currently at the G7 summit in Japan, expressed confidence the US will not default. A deal has not yet been reached.
NBC Nightly News White House correspondent Kristen Welker reports only that failing to reach a deal would be dangerous for the US, with no update on the day’s negotiations. Biden cuts short part of his G7 trip to deal with the crisis. Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticizes him for going overseas before a deal is done. ABC’s World News Tonight Senior White House Correspondent Mary Bruce reported on the negotiations, but attempted to use scare tactics by saying Republicans were demanding steep spending cuts which were not on the table. A deal has not yet been reached to lift the debt ceiling.
Forbes: Walmart Is More Optimistic About 2023 Than Target. Here’s Why
Walmart reported revenue and U.S. comp sales of more than 7% for Q1, beating expectations and increasing its guidance for the full year. Executives reported gaining market share in grocery and general merchandise, and are optimistic about the future due to investments in online operations, in-store pickup and delivery, and broadening business operations.
Breitbart: Bidenflation's Burden: More Americans Say Inflation Is Causing Financial Hardship
Inflation is causing financial hardship for an increasing number of Americans, with 61% stating that price hikes have burdened their households. The percentage of respondents experiencing hardship has risen as inflation climbed, peaking at 56% in August 2022, and remained stable even as inflation moderated. A relatively steady 15% describe their hardship as severe and 46% as moderate, with low-income brackets affected the most. Inflation continues to rank as the most important financial problem for US households, with 35% naming it as their top issue, surpassing the previous high of 32% in 2021.
The Economist: Anoint my caverns with oil
America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve, holding the world's largest stockpile of crude oil, is currently at its lowest level in 40 years, following the largest-ever drawdown last year to stabilize oil markets in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On May 15th, the Biden administration announced a 3m-barrel purchase for August delivery, but this is just the first step in a long, fraught process. Republicans have raised concerns about the administration's withdrawals, claiming that they were done for political purposes, but the administration has set its target repurchase price well below the 2022 average price. Uncertainties abound about whether to refill the reserve or delay and face criticism for endangering national security, with environmentalists expressing concerns over spending on fossil fuels.
The Trump administration's changes to the Bureau of Land Management are still slowing the energy transition, with the agency previously responsible for balancing conservation and development underfunded and understaffed. Congress is being urged to fund the Bureau, rather than slashing its budget, after the previous administration put in place policies hamstringing the agency’s discretion and removing rules that required land use to be balanced. This has complicated efforts by the current administration to expand renewable energy.
#culture
Forbes: ‘Dune: Part One’ Photography Book Delivers Intimate Glimpse At Denis Villeneuve’s Arrakis (First Look)
Insight Editions offers an inside look at the making of the first Dune movie with the release of a book called Dune Part One: The Photography, featuring production stills and candid shots taken on set during filming. The book takes viewers on a journey around the world, from the precarious cliffs of Norway to the expansive deserts of Jordan, which posed challenges for veteran film photographer, Chiabella James, who struggled to get good shots of her subjects against difficult backdrops. The photography book goes on sale from Insight Editions on August 15.
#health
The Blaze: Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines have 'expired'; CDC orders their disposal, says those who took them still need another dose of Moderna or Pfizer
The CDC has ordered the disposal of all remaining Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses, which expired on May 7, 2023. Those who received two doses need to seek out an mRNA dose, while those who received one dose are considered to have received a single-dose Janssen primary series. Only 19 million people received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine out of the 31 million doses distributed due to concerns over blood clots.
#education
The Economist: San Francisco’s “woke maths” experiment
San Francisco's attempt at racial equity through delaying Algebra I to ninth grade had almost no effect, despite more pupils earning advanced maths credits and black pupils seeing gains in probability and statistics.
The Blaze: School district that removed sexually explicit books sued by publisher, authors who blast 'extremist minority' for silencing 'LGBTQ,' 'non-white' voices
PEN America is suing Escambia County School District for banning sexually explicit books on LGBTQ identities, citing First Amendment violations.
#crime
Daily Wire: Big Bank Will Pay Massive Sum To Settle Epstein Victim Lawsuit
Deutsche Bank pays $75 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of failing to recognize Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking. Epstein's victims and other women welcome the settlement as it holds individuals and entities that facilitated Epstein's sex trafficking accountable. JPMorgan Chase faces a proposed class action lawsuit from the Epstein accuser joined by officials from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Fox News: Vocal bystander of George Floyd's murder sues city alleging assault, emotional distress
Donald Williams, a former wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter who was a bystander when George Floyd was killed, is suing the city of Minneapolis. Williams claims that he was assaulted and suffered emotional distress as he witnessed Floyd's murder and that former police officers Chauvin and Tou Thao taunted Floyd and other bystanders. Williams is seeking over $50,000 for each count - assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Chauvin and Thao have both been convicted in relation to Floyd's death.
Fox News: Texas man pleads guilty to smuggling gun linked to the kidnapping of 4 Americans in Mexico
Texas man pleads guilty to straw purchasing and smuggling a firearm, a multi-caliber AR-style pistol, for a Mexican drug cartel member. The gun was used in the deadly kidnapping of four Americans in Matamoros, Mexico. Sentencing is scheduled for August.
Forbes: How Deutsche Bank Was Connected To Jeffrey Epstein—And What Its $75 Million Payout To Survivors Could Mean For Other Banks
Deutsche Bank pays $225 million to Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse victims. The bank was alleged to be in charge of more than 40 accounts used to fund Epstein's alleged sex trafficking ring. The settlement could cost JPMorgan Chase as well.
Fox News: Indiana Supreme Court upholds life sentence for man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend. cannibalism
Joseph Oberhansley's life sentence without parole for killing and eating parts of his ex-girlfriend, Tammy Jo Blanton, has been upheld by the Indiana Supreme Court. The court rejected the argument that Oberhansley's mental health was not taken into consideration and that the jury did not properly weigh aggravating and mitigating circumstances. The victim's body was found badly mutilated with over 25 sharp force injuries and multiple blunt force injuries in September 2014. Oberhansley is currently imprisoned at the New Castle Psychiatric Unit of the Indiana Department of Correction.
Fox News: New Jersey kidnapping suspect faces new charges after woman held captive for 1 year made daring escape: AG
New Jersey officials announced new charges against James W. Parrillo Jr., a kidnapping suspect and alleged conman. The victim, a woman who was held captive for almost a year, managed to escape in February. Parrillo was charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, hindering apprehension, and criminal restraint. A grand jury added six charges, including two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, two counts of second-degree sexual assault, one count of second-degree criminal coercion, and one count of second-degree theft by extortion. Parrillo is believed to have preyed on women for decades and may use different aliases to do so.
Sources have revealed to Fox News Digital that hiking groups have warned about Parrillo for years. In 2018, Parrillo presented himself as a millionaire veteran with cancer using the name "Medic" and kidnapped a California woman named Kira Moon, whom he later held captive and raped. Another alleged Parrillo victim was a Florida single mother named Valerie Earick, who he kidnapped and forced into sex acts. Both Moon and Earick have since passed away, and online groups claim Parrillo may have preyed on others.
Breitbart: Stephen A. Smith: I'm Not Ready to Convict Daniel Penny
Marine veteran, Daniel Penny, is being charged with manslaughter for the chokehold death of troubled homeless man, Jordan Neely. ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith says he hasn't made up his mind on the case and believes more information is needed before making a definitive conclusion and going straight to convicting Penny. He does state that if one is skilled enough to execute a chokehold, they should be knowledgeable enough to know when enough is enough and release the person. Smith suggested that more facts are necessary before making a conviction.
Daily Wire: Cold Case Group Claims FBI Has ‘Zodiac Killer’ Suspect
Cold case group Case Breakers claims that a suspect in the Zodiac killings, Air Force veteran Gary Francis Poste, has been secretly listed by the FBI on its database since 2016; Poste died in 2018. The volunteer group said it learned the information from a senior FBI agent and has previously went on to name Poste as the serial killer. The FBI maintains that the case is still open and unsolved.
Flag And Cross: Security Footage Shows FBI Agents Showing Up to House of Pro-Life Activist's Mother Unannounced
Two FBI agents visited the home of a pro-life activist's mother in Virginia, identifying themselves as Ashley Roberts and Kathleen Brown and saying they had information that they wanted to speak with her about. Elise Ketch believes the FBI is investigating her activism against abortion and is seeking to intimidate her after her colleague, Lauren Handy, was indicted under the FACE Act, which prohibits protests at clinics that are deemed to prevent access to abortions. Ketch is unsure what information the FBI has received. PAAU founder Terrisa Bukovinac maintains that the group is being targeted because of its nonviolent disruption of the "abortion industrial complex".
Fox News: City workers accused in Hawaii project permit bribery scandal plead guilty
Honolulu's planning and permitting department employees allegedly took bribes from architects and contractors. Jocelyn Godoy pleaded guilty to accepting over $800 in exchange for favors like expediting building permits. She was the last of five employees to plead guilty in the scandal that prompted the department to overhaul its permitting process. Four of Godoy's colleagues were charged in 2021 and architects like William Wong were indicted. The scandal prompted the department to hire an outside investigator to examine internal controls.
Fox News: Indiana man who fatally ran over state trooper files for change of venue due to pretrial publicity
Attorney for man accused of murdering a state trooper in Indiana files request for change of venue due to pretrial publicity and the deceased officer's local ties. It is unclear if the request will be opposed.
Terry Sands II allegedly hit Master Trooper James Bailey with his car while evading police, and faces charges of murder, resisting law enforcement, and drug charges. Prosecutor Neal Blythe is seeking a life sentence without parole.
#sports
Newsbusters: Andscape Blames Guns - Not Ja Morant - For Gun Videos
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant faced consequences for brandishing a gun twice on Instagram, but progressive sports site Andscape claims he's not the problem, guns in America are. Writer Martenzie Johnson stated that Morant's actions are due to being a product of America's love of guns, blaming the entire society rather than the individual. Johnson even suggested that people were outraged at Morant because he is a black man owning a gun. Andscape's tendency to claim racism is at the root of any situation leads to poor arguments and journalism.
#technology
Human Events: Steve Bannon’s War Room cautions against potential for CIA deep
fakes to interfere in 2024 presidential election
Steve Bannon and Brian Kennedy discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Misinformation generated by AI could lead to immense confusion and potential election interference. Kennedy warns that turning our lives over to AI could result in fallible and ultimately evil systems. Other AI experts also express concern about the rise of convincing deepfakes.
The Epoch Times: TuSimple to Restructure US Business, Lay Off 30 Percent Staff
TuSimple, an autonomous driving technology company, will cut its workforce by 30% in the US to maintain its balance sheet during a funding crisis in the sector. This move is expected to cost between $12 million and $13 million. TuSimple announced its restructuring after gaining a delisting notice from Nasdaq for failing to file its quarterly report on time. However, following the restructuring, the company said it would retain its level 4 technology development capability and focus on self-driving freight transportation tech.
#other
Fox News: Death toll from Illinois dust storm crashes rises to 8
A devastating dust storm in Illinois caused multitudes of fatal car crashes, leaving eight dead and at least 37 people hospitalized. The high winds created dangerous clouds of dust that reduced visibility and caused a total of 72 vehicles to collide on May 1.