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America First News
19 May 2023
#politics
Foreign Policy: An Election Won’t End Greece’s Troubles
Greece is holding elections, but is unlikely to produce a clear winner. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is seeking re-election, promising to raise public and private sector wages and create a path to economic growth. The opposition party, led by Alexis Tsipras, claims that Mitsotakis's subsidies are benefiting corporations more than consumers. However, opinion polls show that New Democracy is unlikely to win enough votes to form a one-party government, and a stable government may not be formed for some time. The new proportional allocation system, and suffrage for 17-year-olds, could also impact the outcome of the election.
National Review: Trump Campaign Recycles Misleading Attack Ad Accusing DeSantis of Backing Tax Hike
The Trump campaign released a misleading attack ad on Friday, accusing Governor Ron DeSantis of supporting a 23 percent national sales tax. However, the sales tax was part of a broader flat tax proposal that would have eliminated federal income tax entirely and was co-sponsored by DeSantis while representing Florida's 6th District in 2013, 2015, and 2017. This is the second time the Trump-aligned PAC has twisted DeSantis' congressional voting history.
DeSantis signed the largest tax-relief package in Florida history in 2022, granting over $1.2 billion to Florida's families and exceeded that by securing a record $2.7 billion in tax relief in 2023. The governor also established permanent sales-tax exemptions for baby items and provided $500 million in toll relief. This attack ad is expected to have less impact than the previous one attempting to paint DeSantis as an entitlement cutter, as it pertains to a flat tax proposal rather than imminent policy.
The Federalist Papers: Watch: MTG Gets in Heated Debate with Dem Outside Capitol, AOC Jumps in at the End
Two lawmakers from opposing parties engaged in a heated confrontation on the steps of the United States Capitol, surrounded by media members filming the altercation. Conservative Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia urged the impeachment of President Biden, while Democrat Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York referenced the QAnon conspiracy theory. The argument began after Bowman urged a Republican congressman to resign, leading Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to tell Bowman to refrain from engaging with Greene.
Fox News: GOP bill bans transgender treatment for minors, threatens fines, prison for doctors who don’t comply
Republicans have introduced legislation banning gender-transition treatments for minors, with fines and possible prison terms for doctors who violate the law. The Protecting Children from Experimentation Act, proposed by Rep. Doug LaMalfa and Sen. Roger Marshall, would also ban all gender transition surgeries and hormones for those under 18, while Marshall's taxpayer-funded transition ban would prevent public funding for the treatments. The bills provide exceptions for those with medically verifiable disorders of sex development and those recovering from past procedures or related infections.
PJ Media: DeSantis: Trump’s Chances in 2024 Are ‘Not Great'
DeSantis claims he and Biden are the only "credible" candidates for 2024, and that the prospects of Trump winning are weak. He accuses the media of favoring Trump and states that he has data showing swing states are not in Trump's favor. The call was organized by a super PAC supporting DeSantis in 2024 and he is expected to announce his candidacy officially next week. Trump's campaign responded, claiming DeSantis is being misled by consultants. Polls show that while Trump leads in GOP primary polls, his support mostly comes from potentially persuadable Republican voters.
The Epoch Times: Florida Campaign Group Can't Share Supporters' Contact Info With Ron DeSantis for Free, Judge Says
A PAC seeking to boost Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's would-be presidential campaign had their request to share contact information of supporters with the governor denied by a federal judge. Ready For Ron, the PAC, filed a motion in 2022 to deliver a full list of contact information of signatories to DeSantis. The federal regulators issued an advisory opinion against the move, stating that the list qualifies as a non-monetary contribution and has a market value exceeding federal contribution limit rules. The judge's opinion agreed, denying the motion and warning that any other ruling would lead to massive evasion of campaign finance laws.
The Epoch Times: Climate Protesters Disrupt Democrats, Financiers, Big Tech at Energy Summit
Protesters interrupted the Politico Energy Summit on May 18 to demand that Citi bank divest from fossil fuels. The protest reflects a growing division between the Biden administration and the left wing of its base. The summit brought together high finance, corporate America, and the Democratic Party to discuss energy policy, with participants including Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.).
The Epoch Times: CNN Parent Company CEO Makes Surprise Comment After Trump Town Hall
CNN's parent company CEO, David Zaslav, says the network should "show both sides" of every issue, echoing recent comments by CNN CEO Chris Licht. Some of the network's pundits have publicly criticized it for hosting former President Trump at a recent townhall event. CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour, a longtime critic of Trump, has also criticized the network's management for allowing him to appear. Zaslav suggested that CNN's apparent shift away from being a "left-leaning" network may be due to advertising, adding that some brands don't want to be associated with left-wing politics. CNN's ratings have also suffered in recent months, slipping behind conservative Newsmax and Fox News in viewership.
#society
PJ Media: The New Trans Patriarchy: Washington Official Screams at Female Victim of Sexual Battery
A man identifying as a woman at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority in Seattle screamed at a female board member for objecting to a registered sex offender's appointment. The board member had a personal experience with the offender and expressed concern about sharing a room. The "woman" in question, Shanee Colston, claimed to represent several oppressed groups and shouted down the board member until the King County Regional Homelessness Authority asked for his resignation. The incident exposes the dangerous consequences of prioritizing gender ideology over common sense and public safety.
Fox News: Two still missing after SouthPark blaze as dramatic video shows partial building collapse
A massive fire broke out at a construction site in Charlotte's SouthPark area, leaving two workers unaccounted for. Fifteen others, including a crane operator, were rescued and one was hospitalized. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Fox News: Black Lives Matter donations drastically plummeted by nearly $70 million
The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation had a significant drop in contributions with only $9.3 million for their last fiscal year - down from $77 million. The previous year saw considerable spending including consulting payments to the leader and individuals linked to co-founder Patrisse Cullors, amounting to nearly $4 million. Categorize as .
#war
National Review: The Corner: Biden: Okay, We’ll Train Ukrainians to Fly F-16s, But They Still Can’t Have Any F-16s
Biden's administration has contradictory positions on military aid to Ukraine. They refuse to provide F-16 fighter jets that Ukraine has been asking for, but will train Ukrainian pilots on fourth generation aircraft, including F-16s. The US insists that Ukraine doesn't need F-16s, but will train their pilots to fly them.
#foreignaffairs
Breitbart: UK and Japan Agree to New China-Bashing Defence Pact
The UK and Japan will sign a new defensive pact called the "Hiroshima Accord" aimed at curbing China's influence worldwide and securing their supply lines in the face of possible aggression from Beijing. The agreement will include a "semiconductor partnership" aimed at developing and securing silicon production even in the face of a cold war scenario with China. The deal between the UK and Japan is likely to greatly anger the Chinese government, which has seen a sizable uptick of Western interest in its immediate sphere of influence since the despotic rise of Xi Jinping.
Numerous Western nations have opted to renew old security alliances in the region, and one of the most notable is the UK and the U.S. agreeing to supply Australia with nuclear submarines. Branded AUKUS, the project's announcement was met with stinging condemnation by Chinese authorities, with one official accusing the three nations of endangering the entire world with the deal. According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, the deal poses "a severe nuclear proliferation risk," and the Western nations are "walking further and further down the path of error and danger."
Breitbart: Gatecrasher Storms Border of Vatican City State in His Car
A man drove through two Vatican security checkpoints before being apprehended. He was found to be in a "serious state of psychophysical alteration". The Vatican City State has multiple entry points, but only one is open at night and manned by Swiss Guard. Pope Francis has spoken out against the building of walls, calling it a "deep-seated fear of others and the unknown".
Red State: Looks Like Biden Takes out the Wrong Guy yet Again With Drone Strike
Biden's failures during the withdrawal from Afghanistan left allies and Americans behind, resulting in the death of 13 young American soldiers. His administration drone striked a family in Kabul, killing 10 people (including children) and falsely claiming they had hit a terrorist. Another drone strike in Syria targeted a poor man instead of a senior al Qaeda official, with doubts about who was killed and how the mistake happened. Biden's team constantly lies and backtracks without holding anyone accountable for their disastrous decisions.
#economy
Forbes: Robust Clothing Imports, Consumer Spending Betray Economic Doomsayers
Experts have been warning of an imminent recession for 18 months, but personal consumption contributes two-thirds of the US GDP and evidence suggests that a downturn may not be on the horizon. The personal savings rate, which hit a historic low in 2005, has only recently seen a decrease after a spike in 2020 due to federal stimulus. While import cargo volumes are expected to be lower this year, retail and food services sales remain healthy, unemployment rates are steady, and inflation has been steadily falling for more than a year.
Daily Wire: Fast Food Chain Will Use Underground Robots To Deliver Orders In Parking Lot
Wendy's is testing a robotic delivery system which will transport orders from the kitchen to parking spots outside the restaurant. The initiative is aimed at streamlining digital pickups and increasing efficiency for restaurant workers. Wendy's has partnered with logistics company Pipedream, which developed a system that enables retailers, restaurants and grocery outlets to transport goods to waiting customers. Wendy's will implement the technology at an existing location later this year, and says customers will not have to leave their cars to receive their food. The move comes as the American food services sector increasingly adopts automation in response to labour shortages .
Breitbart: European Green Agenda Could ‘Blow Up’ Economy, Central Banker Warns
Italy’s central bank warns that Europe’s green agenda could lead to a massive economic collapse if things don’t change. While the deputy governor of the Bank of Italy supports the green transition, he warns that carbon emissions targets set by politicians and organizations are promoting implementation of quick and dirty solutions that will ultimately harm the European economy. Immediate reductions in carbon emissions are not always possible and fossil fuels are needed in the transition to greener alternatives.
European lawmakers have refused to abandon the hardline green agenda despite the damage it has inflicted on their economies. One example of a measure that is likely to cause economic problems is the coming ban on combustion engines, with lawmakers agreeing to prohibit the sale of new fossil-fuel cars by 2035. The ban could decimate the continent’s automotive industry, with one-fifth of Germans afraid of losing their jobs due to such measures.
#culture
Forbes: CFDA And Vogue Name 2023 Fashion Fund Finalists
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists for 2023 have been announced, with ten designers in the running for the top prize of $300,000, whilst two runners-up will receive $100,000 each. The program aims to provide meaningful mentorships and pathways to success for all finalists in the fashion industry. The selection committee is made up of fashion industry leaders including Steven Kolb of the CFDA, Rool Patel of Saks Fifth Avenue, and Eva Chen of Instagram, whilst this year's financial support comes from Afterpay, Nordstrom, and others.
#health
The Epoch Times: Tips to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Your eye health is important. Eat a healthy diet, quit smoking, wear sunglasses to prevent UV exposure, and take regular screen breaks to protect your eyes from damage caused by computers, phones, and tablets. Don't forget to schedule regular visits to your eye doctor.
Fox News: Jimmy Buffett hospitalized for unnamed medical issue
Jimmy Buffett cancels Charleston concert due to hospitalization; reason not disclosed. Buffett had to undergo immediate treatment after a check-up in Boston due to unknown issues. The singer was hospitalized in 2020 for health issues and released a statement saying he won't be touring this year as per doctor's orders.
Fox News: Oklahoma agrees not to enforce ban on sex reassignment care for minors
Opponents of the ban on sex reassignment care for young transgender people in Oklahoma are seeking a temporary court order to block the law. Oklahoma has agreed to not enforce the ban while both sides file briefs in the case. This makes Oklahoma one of 17 states to have enacted laws restricting sex reassignment care for minors.
The Right Scoop: MSNBC’s Chris Hayes tries his damnedest to make Gov DeSantis look like hypocrite with ABSURD comparison
MSNBC's Chris Hayes compared Florida Governor DeSantis preventing parents from giving their children gender affirming care to the issue of parents having the right to choose whether their children wear masks at school, suggesting that DeSantis is a hypocrite. This comparison is completely absurd, as masks and gender-affirming care are not in the same league. DeSantis is preventing bad and abusive parents from completely wrecking their child's life by mutilating their bodies.
#crime
The Epoch Times: Utah Children's Book Author Accused in Husband's Killing Changed Life Insurance Policies, Prosecutors Say
A woman from Utah is facing charges for allegedly poisoning her husband and killing him. Kouri Richins bought four life insurance policies without her husband's knowledge from 2015 to 2017. Prosecutors determined that Kouri poisoned her husband, Eric Richins, by slipping five times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail she made for him in March 2022. She also wrote a children's book on grief after her husband's death, titled "Are You with Me?"
The Epoch Times: Police Officer Charged Over Leaking Information to Proud Boys Leader
A police officer in Washington has been charged with obstruction of justice and making false statements. Shane Lamond had been regularly communicating with the leader of Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, for nearly two years, during which time he provided confidential details about an investigation. The charges against Lamond came after he leaked information about the burning of a Black Lives Matter banner.
Fox News: Tourist shot to death in popular Mexican resort town days after another tourist killed in machete attack
Two tourists were killed and another injured in separate attacks in Mexico's Oaxaca state, a popular surf destination, in recent days. Canadian tourist Victor Masson was found dead in a car with a bullet wound in the Pacific coast resort of Puerto Escondido, while Argentinean Benjamin Gamond died in hospital after a machete attack in the hamlet of La Isla, some 60 miles away. The US State Department has advised visitors to exercise increased caution in Oaxaca. Other foreign travelers, including a Mexican tourist shot in the Caribbean coast Tulum resort, have also been targeted by criminals in 2023.
PJ Media: Witness Says Daniel Penny Is a Hero: 'We Were Scared for Our Lives'
A retired witness of the subway incident where Marine veteran Daniel Penny put a deranged homeless man, Jordan Neely, in a chokehold, believed that Penny is a hero for his actions. She expressed that Penny’s actions saved people from getting hurt and were driven by his care for people. Several witnesses have said that Neely was causing a disturbance, berating passengers and had persistently tried to shove unsuspecting individuals onto subway tracks, before Penny intervened. Penny, who now faces charges by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, has since received more than $2.5 million in donations to his legal defense fund.
Newsbusters: Season Finale of NBC's 'Law & Order' Portrays Assassin of Pro-2A Senator as Victim
A gun control activist kills a US senator who changed his vote on gun rights. Detective Jalen Shaw agrees with the killer's opinion but manages to convince him to surrender. District Attorney Jack McCoy lectures on gun control during a press conference. Quinn's defense attorney, McCoy's daughter, claims that her client is not responsible for his actions due to PTSD. The jury declares Quinn guilty in the end. The episode essentially ended its season by hectoring viewers about gun control and empathizing with an unhinged political assassin.
#sports
Breitbart: Riley Gaines Says She Confronted Katie Porter over 'Get Clicks' Insult
Swimmer Riley Gaines confronted Rep. Katie Porter who had accused her of being an advocate against transgenders in women’s sports for “clicks,” during a visit to Capitol Hill. According to Gaines, Porter fled the scene after they made eye contact. Gaines had famously lost to transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the women’s 200-meter freestyle event at the NCAA championships. Porter has not issued any statement on Gaines’ story.
Fox News: The history of Secretariat: The unstoppable horse that set unbeaten records for all three Triple Crown races
Secretariat, the most well-known racehorse in history, won the 1973 Triple Crown and still holds unbroken records for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. Secretariat's racing career began in 1972 with a rocky start, but he went on to win seven out of nine races that year, earning the title of Horse of the Year. In 1973, he won the Kentucky Derby with a time of under two minutes and went on to win the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, becoming the first Triple Crown winner since 1948. Secretariat was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, had a statue built in his honor, and is still talked about today during the Triple Crown racing season.
Fox News: First Mission scratched from Preakness over vet concern: ‘It’s unfortunate’
First Mission, one of the early favorites of the Preakness Stakes, has been scratched due to an ankle issue just 36 hours before the race. The horse was taken to a hospital in Lexington for further evaluation. Another horse was recently euthanized at Churchill Downs, making it the eighth to die at the track within the last two weeks.
#science
Fox News: Mexican volcano known as 'El Popo' rumbles canceling schools in area, 22 million at risk
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano is closely monitored by dozens of scientists, a network of sensors and cameras, and a roomful of powerful equipment watching its every move. The 17,797-foot volcano has been spewing toxic fumes, ash and incandescent rock for almost 30 years and is the most visible potential danger to the eastern fringes of Mexico City's metropolitan area. The volcano is surrounded by six cameras, a thermal imaging device and 12 seismological monitoring stations that operate 24 hours a day, all reporting back to an equipment-filled command center in Mexico City.
A total of 13 scientists take turns staffing the command center around the clock and warn of an impending ash cloud so people can take precautions. Monitoring gases in nearby springs and at the peak, wind patterns, and the volcano's internal trembling are all factors in determining safety levels. Living within a 62-mile radius of the volcano, the local authorities came up with the simple idea of a volcano "stoplight" with three colors: green for safety, yellow for an alert and red for danger. The mountain seldom shoots up molten lava but instead, it's more the "explosive" type.
#outdoors
All Outdoor: Bears Beware! Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0
Smith & Wesson has announced their new 10mm Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0 pistol, which boasts premium upgrades like an optic-ready slide and an extended stainless steel chassis. The ported barrel reduces muzzle flip and recoil, while the enhanced grip texture allows users to manage recoil and keep a firm grip.
#other
The Epoch Times: NTSB Calls for Examination of Thousands of Bridges Nationwide in Wake of Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse
NTSB has requested bridge inspections across the US following the collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh in January 2022. The bridge, which contained design elements and materials shared by similar structures across the state, collapsed due to corrosion damage and improper drainage. NTSB has conducted 3D scans and metallurgical testing of the bridge and conducted limited inspections of 10 steel-frame bridges in Pennsylvania. The authority has urged bridge owners nationwide to undertake similar follow-up inspections to prevent corrosion and deterioration.
The Epoch Times: IN-DEPTH: 'It's Criminal': Central Wisconsin Communities Unite to Stave Off Looming Wind Turbine Industry
Central Wisconsin communities are fighting against wind turbine companies that use coercive and predatory tactics to manipulate landowners into signing property rights away under the guise of green energy. At least 13 towns have passed ordinances setting ground rules for companies seeking to build wind turbines as close as 1,250 feet from homes. The contracts between farmers and wind turbine companies have been likened to financial engineering designed to shift risk to farmers and communities while providing large stable returns to private equity, according to attorney Marti Machtan, who called the contracts “imbalanced, unfair, or one-sided to the benefit of the company and to the detriment of the farmer”. The contracts often give more power to the wind company over the land than to the owner, and the company can breach the contract but the farmer must commit to a decade of encumbrances.