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America First News
18 May 2023
#illegals
The Epoch Times: 24 Governors Pledge Support for Texas, Say They're Ready to 'Protect' US–Mexico Border
Nearly half of the US governors, including 24 Republicans and one Democrat, have pledged their support to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to help address the increase in illegal immigration on the southern border. The group claimed that the Biden administration failed in response to the expired public health order Title 42, which allowed the expulsion of immigrants who could have COVID-19. The order ended in May. While officials noted a decrease in border crossings, Governor Abbott praised the support of the other governors, urging them to defend their national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and says the federal government was absent in dealing with the problem.
Some Republican governors, including Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have sent troops to Texas to combat human and drug trafficking. DeSantis said Florida stands ready to help Texas respond to the crisis, while DeSantis' statement condemned the federal government's abdication of duty. However, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the border was not open and claimed more than 24,000 agents and officers were prepared to enforce border policies. Meanwhile, an average of 5,000 encounters with illegal immigrants per day continues even after the expiration of Title 42 since May 12. DHS official Blas Nunez-Neto attributes this to the tightening of asylum eligibility and countries to the south stepping up border security, adding that the situation is "very fluid." In contrast, deportations of illegal immigrants have plunged.
Fox News: ‘He’s not doing his job’: Americans grade Homeland Security chief’s performance amid Title 42 fallout
Texans grade Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas's handling of the southern border crisis. A visiting resident from Amarillo gives him a C while an Austin resident gives him a B. Mayorkas described the Biden administration's recent efforts to control illegal immigration as "extraordinary." Border authorities encountered more than 10,000 migrants per day on May 8, 9 and 10, the three days before Title 42 expired. Some Texans disapprove of Mayorkas's performance and believe he should resign. However, others believe he needs more opportunities to manage the immigration influx.
#politics
The Federalist Papers: Resolution to Expel Adam Schiff Filed After Explosive Discoveries in Durham Report
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida files resolution to remove Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California for pushing "Russian Collusion" theory, which was debunked by special counsel John Durham. The resolution claims Schiff knowingly misled the country and cost taxpayers millions of dollars while pushing a lie for political gain. The Durham report concluded that the FBI had no basis to investigate then-candidate Trump in 2016 and beyond, and rogue FBI agents launched the investigation in bad faith.
Fox News: North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum moving toward 2024 Republican presidential run
Republican Doug Burgum, the current governor of North Dakota and former software company CEO, is exploring a potential 2024 presidential bid. Burgum is reportedly working with presidential campaign advisors and is shooting TV ads for a potential launch. He would be considered a dark-horse contender in a field of expected candidates, including frontrunner Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, and Tim Scott. Burgum is known for his business acumen and could focus his campaign on the economy and energy. However, he could also face scrutiny for his recent moves to restrict transgender rights and access to abortions.
Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota, is considering joining the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Burgum, a former software company CEO, is well regarded for his business acumen and has been shooting TV ads for a potential presidential launch. Despite a lack of national name recognition, sources suggest Burgum could focus his campaign platforms on the economy and energy. Burgum recently signed legislation banning abortions six weeks after gestation and has implemented laws restricting transgender rights. He would be joining a competitive field of expected candidates vying to succeed former president Donald Trump.
National Review: The Corner: The "Real" RFK Jr. Is No Tribune of Truth
Matthew Scully's praise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is misguided due to RFK Jr.'s long-standing record of peddling conspiratorial falsehoods and lies, including false claims about President George W. Bush's environmental policies, spreading election conspiracy claims, and writing a pre-Covid anti-vax screed riddled with errors ( ). Despite Scully's suggestion that RFK Jr. is a truth-teller being unable to tolerate intellectual dishonesty in his antagonists, RFK Jr.'s own chronic intellectual dishonesty is the root of his troubles . RFK Jr.'s recent resurgence, despite his campaign against MMR vaccines for decades, should not be cheered by any serious conservative, given his lack of credibility .
The New American: Police Pushing Private Security Systems for Live Video Surveillance - The New American
Cities in the US are buying into surveillance company Fusus’ cloud-based platform to gain access to on-demand, live video from public and private camera networks. The platform includes predictive policing, gunshot detection, license plate readers, and drones. The company is also selling hardware that can be added to private cameras and convert them into parts of the police surveillance network. Almost 150 jurisdictions have purchased the Fusus surveillance systems, according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The funding for the purchase of Fusus surveillance systems is coming from multiple sources, including civil asset forfeiture funds and COVID-19 relief grants from the American Rescue Plan.
Fox News: Biden campaign claims Dems have 'never been more united' despite polls, concern over president's abilities
President Biden's re-election campaign claims that the Democratic Party is "more united" behind the president and vice president than ever. Despite recent polling that shows concern from members of the party about Biden's age and ability to serve another term in office, the campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez says Biden "can deliver historic results for the American people". Rodriguez dismisses polling showing concern from Americans over whether Biden is fit for another term in office, stating that "polls and pundits have underestimated Joe Biden his entire life". A recent NBC News poll revealed that almost 3 out of 4 Americans do not believe he should seek the White House again due to concerns over his age.
PJ Media: Leftists Are Not Opposed to Corruption so Long as It Benefits Them
Ecuador's President Lasso dismissed the country's legislature, faced opposition from indigenous groups and other opponents and was surrounded by armed troops. The opposition plans to hold an election to oust Lasso.
Intelligence analysts and former FBI agents testify before Congress about corruption in the DOJ and weaponization of the government. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz accuses Republicans of undermining law enforcement, and the FBI has become the enforcement arm of the Democrat Party.
The Blaze: Radical US Rep. Cori Bush proposes $14 trillion in federal reparations, says America has 'moral and legal obligation' to pay up 'for the enslavement of Africans'
Rep. Cori Bush proposed $14 trillion in federal reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on millions of black people. Bush cited the racial wealth gap, voter suppression, infant mortality rates, and negative health outcomes for black people as evidence of America's moral and legal obligation to pay reparations. Black Americans overwhelmingly support the proposal while Republicans are overwhelmingly opposed.
Washington Free Beacon: Groundhog Day: Dems Punt Vote On Controversial Judicial Nominee Once Again
Democrats in the Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a vote on Michael Delaney's nomination to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Delaney has faced controversy over his mishandling of a civil case involving a 15-year-old sexual assault victim and his omission of his role in a Ponzi scheme. Left-wing groups have also called on Democrats to oppose his confirmation due to his work with a conservative-leaning think tank. Republicans on the committee criticized Democrats for even considering Delaney's confirmation, arguing that it goes against their stance on victims' rights.
Fox News: Pelosi's office denies her daughter is aiding Feinstein to help Adam Schiff win a Senate seat
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's daughter, Nancy Corinne Prowda, has been seen aiding Senator Dianne Feinstein at the U.S. Capitol after she recently returned from California for medical reasons in a move seen as an attempt to help House Rep. Adam Schiff win Feinstein's Senate seat. However, Pelosi's office denies that Prowda is assisting Feinstein for political reasons. Schiff faces competition from Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. Katie Porter in the Senate race, and if Feinstein decides to retire early, it could hurt his chances of winning the seat .
Fox News: Lankford blasts wasteful spending, government 'fumbles': Million-dollar wine trails and Ecuador drag shows
Oklahoma GOP Senator James Lankford released the seventh volume of his "Federal Fumbles" series highlighting government spending waste. He criticized wasteful and unnecessary uses of taxpayer funds amid the federal government’s debt ceiling negotiations. Lankford’s waste report includes examples such as $20,600 spent on “Drag Shows in Ecuador” and $25,000 spent on a Yoko Ono exhibit in Springfield, Missouri, using federal tax dollars.
Lankford believes “sunshine” is the best way to trim the fat on needless government spending. He stated that we will see meaningful spending cuts through the debt ceiling negotiations but noted that one vote will not solve everything. Lankford’s report highlights several different price tags the federal government has paid for absurd spending including a $66,000 book titled “Mexican Soundscapes of the Colonial Era” and $1 million for the DC “dance equity organisation” the Dance Institute of Washington.
The Epoch Times: Putin Has 'Vendetta Against Me', Architect of Sanctions Regime Says
Bill Browder, a UK-based financier, claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin has a personal vendetta against him due to his role in the global sanctioning of oligarchs. Browder played a key role in the passing of the Magnitsky Act, which allows the sanctioning of Russian officials involved in the imprisonment of his lawyer Sergey Magnitsky, who died under questionable circumstances. Putin has gone on a personal vendetta against Browder due to this Act. Browder alleges that Putin and his associates have stolen approximately a trillion dollars over the past 23 years. Russia has also issued eight Interpol arrest warrants against Browder.
Browder is asking the UK government to sanction more people, coordinating with other countries for a larger collective effort. The UK has sanctioned 85 individuals and 6 entities, primarily Russians and Saudis, under the Global Human Rights regime, and over a thousand individuals and entities under a separate Russia Regime after the 2014 invasion of Ukraine. The Magnitsky-style sanctioning regimes now exist in 35 countries, one of the most feared tools according to Browder, and he claims kleptocracy should be listed as a sanctionable offense. Whether or not these changes can be made in the future remains to be seen. The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has yet to respond to Browder's request for comment.
Fox News: Democrat calls for congressional policy to address 'infirm' lawmakers like Fetterman, Feinstein
Rep. Katie Porter calls for changes to address "infirm" lawmakers like Dianne Feinstein and John Fetterman, noting it's time for new leadership and policies accounting for absentee members. Days after Feinstein's return from a long absence due to health issues, Porter says changes are overdue and that California needs a different senator. ( )
#society
Fox News: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in NYC: timeline of alleged 'near catastrophic' incident
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry claim they were in a two-hour chase with swarms of paparazzi in New York City after receiving an award at the Ms. Foundation Woman of Vision Awards. The incident caused multiple near-collisions with other drivers, pedestrians, and two NYPD officers, according to a spokesperson for the royal couple. Though NYC Mayor Eric Adams called the incident reckless and irresponsible, he found it hard to believe a high-speed chase could happen in a densely-populated city.
#war
Euromaidan Press: UK confirms that Ukraine has been using Storm Shadow missiles
Ukraine has been using UK-provided long-range Storm Shadow missiles, according to British Defense Minister Ben Wallace. The missiles were deployed to Ukraine and have been used in combat, though further details were not given.
#economy
Townhall: What is 'Common Good Capitalism,' and Why Are Some Conservatives So Enamored?
Sen. Marco Rubio coined the term "common-good capitalism," which aims to create a more balanced and stable economy that better serves the nation. However, the vagueness of the concept makes it hard to pin down, and its advocates often mistake problems caused by government intervention for problems inherent in the free market. Common-good capitalists usually list what they see as wrong with the free market and offer even more government interventions as supposed solutions. Ultimately, it implies a greater role for the government in regulating and directing the market to achieve the fancies of common-good capitalists, raising concerns about inefficiency, corruption, and political capture by special interests.
Forbes: Billionaire Investor Sam Zell Dead At 81
Billionaire Sam Zell, known as the "grave dancer" for his ability to pick up distressed assets, has died at 81. Founder of real estate giant Equity Residential, Zell was a pioneer in real estate investment trusts, orchestrating the $8.2bn buyout of Tribune parent Chicago Tribune. Zell was worth $5.2bn at the time of his death.
#religion
The Epoch Times: JPMorgan Chase Defeats Shareholder Proposal to Investigate Allegations of Political, Religious Discrimination
JPMorgan Chase has faced accusations of political and religious discrimination against customers, with claims that accounts of conservative and religious groups were closed without notice or explanation. These allegations led to a proposal at the bank’s shareholder meeting, calling for an investigation and clarification of its position on such discrimination; the proposal was ultimately defeated. Pressure to debank customers with conservative or religious views is believed to be on the rise, with some accounts apparently being targeted because they are out of step with progressive values promoted by huge financial institutions, and concerns surround the chilling effect of this on free speech and religious freedom.
#culture
Gataway Couple: Unique Things to Do in St Louis for Couples
Looking for an exciting and unconventional date night with your significant other? Explore St. Louis, Missouri, a lively Midwest city with plenty to offer history buffs, sports fans, and anyone looking for a good time. You only need two or three days to experience the city's popular attractions, including the City Museum, Missouri Botanical Garden, Forest Park, the Fabulous Fox Theatre, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Gateway Arch National Park, and Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
#history
Spectator USA: Winnie Mandela’s surprising metamorphosis
A new biography by Jonny Steinberg examines the dynamic between Nelson and Winnie Mandela in South Africa, chronicling their lives from the pre-Apartheid era until their deaths. Their marriage spanned 34 years, during which time both Nelson and Winnie underwent radical transformations. Although Nelson is celebrated for his leadership and politics, and his marriage to Winnie was often fraught, they both played roles in the struggle for liberation. Today, Winnie is hailed as an inspirational fighter by some young black radicals, while Nelson's legacy is tarnished by accusations of corruption and mismanagement by his ruling African National Congress party.
#health
Fox News: White House announces new funding for teen mental health crisis: ‘Will help save lives’
The Biden administration has announced a new strategy to tackle the mental health crisis in America through increasing mental health staffing in schools, bolstering operations of the 988 crisis lifeline, and making it easier for schools to obtain Medicaid funding. Susan Rice, domestic policy adviser, stressed the particular need to address the youth mental health crisis, where data shows 44% of high school students reported persistent sadness or hopelessness and 13% of high school girls and 7% of boys attempted suicide in 2021. The White House highlighted moves to help schools provide better mental health care for students by proposing a new rule to streamline medical billing permissions and funding additional mental health staffing support.
The Epoch Times: Nova Scotia Mass Shooting: Government Commits More Money to Mental Health Programs
Nova Scotia government announces more mental health resources for residents of Colchester, Cumberland, and Hants counties. $20,000 for community transportation, $64,000 to health boards, and $190,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association. Funding aims to address unmet needs for mental health, grief, and bereavement supports following mass shooting in April 2020 that killed 22 people.
#education
PJ Media: Classical Christian Education and the Parable of the Empty House
The government should not wield power to push political agendas in education. Privately funded options grounded in objective truth are important.
Fox News: School faces lawsuit for making student remove 'only two genders' shirt: 'Censoring a 7th-grader'
Student's "two genders" shirt leads to his removal from class and lawsuit against school district; alleges censorship and First Amendment violation.
#crime
The Epoch Times: Videos of ATF Visits Spark Concern Among Gun Rights Advocates
Videos of law enforcement agents inquiring about firearms or gun parts purchased by residents are causing concern in the Second Amendment community. The videos show ATF agents and police officers going door-to-door and asking residents about firearms or components they allegedly purchased, in some cases confiscating the items. The agents are friendly and repeatedly tell the residents they aren’t in trouble and have done nothing wrong. The law enforcement officers don’t have a search warrant in the online videos, and in this situation, the law enforcement officers have minimal authority. Citizens can avoid misunderstandings with law enforcement by researching the law and knowing their legal rights. If law enforcement has a search warrant, citizens should be cooperative and polite, get the agent’s name and contact information, and let them know they can’t answer any questions without an attorney. Even with a warrant, the person named on the warrant is not obligated to do more than allow the search to happen. Gun Owners of America is working to change the law so that people won’t have to worry about government agencies writing and changing laws with no congressional authority. (Hashtag: )
The Epoch Times: 400 Cars Keyed at BC Dealership Causing Estimated $500,000 in Damage, RCMP Say
Police in Coquitlam are searching for a middle-aged woman who keyed 400 cars at a dealership, causing approximately $500,000 in damages. The suspect, who is believed to drive a Ford Escape, was caught on surveillance footage and the authorities are asking for the public's help in finding her.
The Epoch Times: Man Charged With Killing 5-Year-Old Who Was Found Dead in a Suitcase 9 Years Ago
Alberto Sierra Jr., the former boyfriend of the mother of Jeremiah Oliver, whose body was found in a suitcase beside an interstate highway nine years ago, will be arraigned on Thursday for the murder of the five-year-old boy. Jeremiah Oliver was last seen alive in September 2013 but was not reported missing until December that year. Sierra, who was convicted in 2017 of assaulting the boy's mother and siblings, was charged with murder and disinterring a body. Jeremiah's mother, Elsa Oliver, was sentenced to more than seven years in prison in 2017, after pleading guilty to assault and battery and reckless endangerment in connection with her other two children.
Daily Wire: Ex-Biden Nuclear Official Sam Brinton Arrested As Fugitive From Justice
Sam Brinton, a "nonbinary" activist who was fired for stealing women's clothes, was arrested as a "fugitive from justice" by Montgomery County police in Maryland. The arrest took place at Brinton's home and has been confirmed by police logs. Brinton was previously tapped by Joe Biden for a key nuclear role before being fired.
#sports
Fox News: Short questions with Dana Perino
Fox News anchor Bret Baier reveals his dream golf foursome would include Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods; his favorite golf pants are fireworks red, white, and blue; and he'd love to visit the Seychelles. He also says his definition of success is "dreaming your wildest dreams and waking up to see that they have happened."
#outdoors
Field & Stream: How to Fish with Poppers for The Best Topwater Action
Learn how to fish with poppers and get the most out of your fishing trip this summer. Poppers are timeless and elegant designs that can catch any gamefish that feeds on the surface in freshwater or salt. The concave mouth of a popper creates a fish-attracting commotion, but it's important to choose the right popper and understand how to fish it depending on the conditions. Use the hashtag .
#technology
Forbes: Author Post: The Rise Of AI In The Workplace
AI is being used in various industries for tasks that require human intelligence like learning, problem-solving, and decision making. Microsoft is already integrating AI into its platforms, and it's expected to reach expert levels soon. It can streamline business processes, provide insights, and help stay ahead of the competition. Implementing AI requires investment in technology and expertise, but businesses can benefit from it with the right strategy and approach. Create AI Curiosity Teams to explore AI's uses across industries and functions.
#other
The Epoch Times: Canadian Environment Minister Threatens Criminal Sanctions Against Coal-Burning Provinces
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe plans to use the province's coal plants past the 2030 federal deadline, which Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says would be illegal. Moe intends to equip the plants with carbon-capture systems and close one of them in 2033, with the others closing in 2042 and 2044. New Brunswick also requested an extension to use its Belledune coal plant past the deadline but was denied. Alberta will complete its transition from coal-powered electricity by the end of 2023, while Nova Scotia has committed to phasing out coal by 2030.
Fox News: Florida deputies help rescue newborn dolphin struggling alone in ocean, video shows
Two Florida deputies and an off-duty deputy rescued a newborn dolphin that was struggling in the ocean off the coast of Hudson, Florida. The off-duty deputy spotted the calf swimming in circles and struggling to breathe and called the sheriff's Maritime Operations Unit, which sent two deputies by boat to meet him. The calf was wrapped in a blanket and taken to Clearwater Marine Aquarium before being transferred to SeaWorld Rescue, where it is still in critical condition but showing signs of improvement.