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America First News
19 May 2023
#illegals
Breitbart: VIDEOS: Shootouts Spread Terror in Cartel-Controlled Border City in Mexico
A large-scale gunfight between cartel paramilitary forces and Mexican authorities in Nuevo Laredo spread terror among locals. The shootout led the city's mayor to send out social media warnings asking the public to shelter in place. U.S. Consulate remained silent during the clashes, though it was earlier diligent in issuing warnings of shootouts in the city.
#politics
Daily Wire: FBI Misused Surveillance Tool Over 278,000 Times: Report
FBI has reportedly abused a surveillance database, violating citizen rights "persistent and widespread" even after numerous attempts to rectify the matter. Between 2020 and early 2021 there were roughly 300,000 abuses. The issues will require alternative responses, such as limitations on the number of personnel with unminimized information in compliance with the querying of Section 702 information.
The Blaze: 'I Don't Care!' Elon Musk destroys CNBC reporter in live interview
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter, sat down with CNBC for a live interview, where he made it clear that he doesn't care about criticisms of his tweets and his political position. Musk responded to questions about potential consequences for his tweets by quoting a scene from "The Princess Bride," saying he will speak his mind, no matter the potential monetary implications. This stance has impressed some, like Dave Rubin, who believe Musk is "widening the lane that we can speak of things in."
PJ Media: FBI Played Fast and Loose With the Facts to Exaggerate 'Domestic Terror' Threat
The FBI has been caught falsifying data to inflate the scale of the Jan. 6 "insurrectionist" threat in order to label conservatives as domestic terrorists. FBI whistleblowers have testified before Congress about the agency's politicization and retaliation against those who refuse to toe the government's narrative. The FBI's National Security Branch has refocused counterterrorism efforts from foreign threats to political opponents within the US, making the bureau a tool of the Biden regime's authoritarian agenda. This revelation raises questions about the necessity of the FBI and calls for top-to-bottom reform.
Fox News: Washington Post forced to issue several corrections on 'Russian bot' stories following Twitter Files
The Washington Post issued "minor" corrections to multiple stories that cited Hamilton 68, an online tool created to detect Russian influence online, following the Twitter Files reporting of independent journalist Matt Taibbi. Taibbi had drawn attention to the tool's fraudulent research methods, which media subsequently relied upon in reports that scrutinized Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Taibbi called out the incomplete nature of the corrections, as they preserved language that described Hamilton 68 as a tracker of "Russia-linked Twitter accounts." Hamilton 68 had been spearheaded by former FBI special agent and MSNBC contributor Clint Watts and was operated by the Alliance for Securing Democracy, a "neoliberal think tank" founded in 2017.
Spectator USA: Biden’s damage-limitation campaign
Joe Biden's proposal to move South Carolina to the front of the Democratic primary calendar has hit a snag with New Hampshire state law requiring its primaries to be held a week earlier than any other state. This move is seen as patronage by many and was supposed to be an expression of Biden's power over his party, but it has now become a minor embarrassment on his path to re-election. The DNC has set a June 3 deadline for states to comply with the new timetable, but with no solution in sight, the national party is considering pushing that date back, setting up an awkward choice for Biden.
PJ Media: Everybody Clap Along! New Fears Surface That Spending Cuts May Lead to STD Spikes
The White House and GOP have come to an agreement to retrieve unspent COVID-19 funds to cut spending and raise the debt ceiling. However, public health officials are worried that this move would undermine efforts to slow the spread of STDs. The Washington Free Beacon suggests that STDs are more common among progressives, citing studies indicating that STDs are more prevalent among unmarried Democrat voters and the LGBTQ+ community.
Breitbart: Turkey: Erdogan's Alliance Brings Terror-Linked Islamist Party into Parliament
The newly elected Turkish Parliament will include 16 political parties, including the radical Islamist Free Cause Party (HÜDA-PAR). The small ethnic Kurdish party supports the implementation of a sharia state in secular Turkey and has been accused of ties to the terrorism group, Hizballah. Leader Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu has defended Hizballah as "not a terrorist organization". HÜDA-PAR will join the Turkish Parliament as a result of joining a coalition led by the Justice and Development Party (AKP), which secured 323 of the parliament’s 600 seats in last week’s national elections.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: Lebanon gets Interpol notice following central bank chief's failure to appear
Lebanon's central bank governor, Riad Salameh, is wanted by France for corruption, money laundering, and tax fraud, with an Interpol red notice issued for his arrest. However, Lebanon is unlikely to comply with the notice and extradite Salameh to France due to its laws not permitting the extradition of citizens. Salameh denies the allegations and plans to appeal the notice.
#economy
Fox News: Michigan to sustain $883M revenue blow after tax cuts
Michigan faces an $883m revenue loss this year and a $1.8bn loss next year due to new tax cuts, which partly lead to an estimated $647m shortfall as a result of the high revenues triggered by an income tax rate reduction earlier this year. Nonetheless, the state's economy is still in good shape and it will head into the next financial year with an estimated $7.5bn surplus. Governor Gretchen Whitmer's proposed $79bn budget will likely need to be cut back due to the new shortfall, and politicians have until July 1 to compromise on a budget.
Daily Wire: Ben Shapiro Explains The Real Story Behind Latest DeSantis-Disney Battle
Disney cancelled a $1 billion office complex in Orlando due to economic reasons unrelated to Governor Ron DeSantis' opposition to their woke priorities. According to Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro, Disney's financial situation made constructing the office impractical. The project also faced internal opposition as employees were reluctant to relocate to Florida. CEO Bob Iger and Disney attempted to deflect blame by associating the decision with DeSantis rather than acknowledging the company's financial woes.
The Epoch Times: Supreme Court Rules IRS Can Secretly Grab Bank Records of Outside Parties
In a unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court has determined that the IRS has the lawful ability to request bank records of third parties without informing them. The ruling, which could give the IRS “startlingly broad authority,” came after a case in which a woman believed that the IRS had gone too far in pursuing her bank records without informing her. However, the Court found that the IRS does not need to provide notice to third parties, as it could give those owing tax “a head start in hiding assets”. The Biden administration has attempted to strengthen enforcement efforts because the IRS has been seen as underfunded.
The Epoch Times: Debt Ceiling Negotiations Stall as House GOP Blames White House's Lack of Concessions
Republicans abruptly ended talks with the White House on a debt ceiling solution, citing a need for concessions from the other side. Negotiators met for a third day with the aim of reaching an agreement before June 1, but Republicans stated that they needed movement from the White House before continuing. If the debt ceiling is not raised, the government will be unable to pay its debts, potentially sending shockwaves through the economy.
The Epoch Times: Newsom Proposes Raising Californians’ Electricity Consumption Tax to Investigate ‘Big Oil’
Gov. Gavin Newsom's recently passed law to punish Big Oil is facing more pushback in California as lawmakers debate how to pay for its implementation. The governor proposed to increase the state's electrical energy surcharge – a tax paid by electricity consumers based on consumption – by $6 million annually to fund the new program. The law establishes a new oversight division to analyze trends in the petroleum supply chain and pricing, with $5.9 million from the electrical energy surcharge allocated for new positions at the commission to establish the oversight division and $286,000 to pay for one new position to manage oil refinery turnaround and maintenance schedules.
#military
Fox News: Medal of Honor recipient missing 73 years to be buried on Memorial Day
Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, Cpl. Luther H. Story, who went missing during the Korean War and whose remains were recently identified, will be buried on Memorial Day at Andersonville National Cemetery in Georgia. Story was last seen fighting off North Korean attackers to allow his fellow soldiers to reach safety. His Medal of Honor citation recognizes his bravery and selflessness. Scientists matched his remains to DNA samples and dental and anthropological analysis.
Red State: Joe Biden and Merrick Garland Throw US Military Contractors to the Wolves
The Biden administration and the Justice Department are attempting to throw a US military contractor under the bus for the 2010 crash of Transafrik Flight 662 on short final into Kabul Afghanistan International Airport. The case started in a district court in the Western District of New York and was granted summary judgment for MATCS because it was a federal contractor operating under DOD control in a war zone. The plaintiffs appealed to the Second Circuit, which ruled that MATCS could be sued because the air traffic controller literally “failed to provide necessary instruction to keep a safe and proper separation between . . . Flight 662 and the surrounding terrain."
After MATCS appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, the Biden administration is deserting the controllers, in a break with the Obama Administration’s view. The Solicitor General says federal immunity isn’t implicated, since managing air traffic over Kabul wasn’t “closely combat-related,” as opposed to handling the trash on “forward operating bases.” A decision by the Supreme Court that hung MATCS out to dry would force a lot of contractors to turn down DOD contracts for the sake of survival, which could be a feature, not a bug, of such a decision.
#culture
Breitbart: Kanye West 'Wife' Bianca Censori Causes Uproar over Buttocks Crucifix Body Tape
Architectural designer Bianca Censori sparked controversy after posing for a nearly-nude photo shoot wearing black body tape in the shape of a cross on her buttocks. The shoot was posted to fashion brand Mowalola's Instagram account, and users criticized it as "non-Christ-like" and "blasphemous" due to the shape of the tape and Censori's association with rapper Kanye West, who has recently embraced Christianity. It is unclear if the outfit is part of West's Yeezy x Mowalola collaboration.
Breitbart: Striking Transgender Hollywood Writers Picket Outside Netflix Offices: 'Give Us Trans TV, Not ChatGPT'
Transgender Hollywood writers and supporters protested outside Netflix's LA offices as part of the Writers Guild of America's strike against studios. Dozens of activists congregated with signs demanding "Trans TV, not Chat GPT" and "My pronouns are pay/me". GLAAD and IATSE staff joined the protest in solidarity. It marks the first time Hollywood writers have gone on strike since the 2007-2008 strike. The strike is in part due to writers wanting more compensation as shorter streaming seasons have reduced work opportunities, and there are fears studios may replace writers with AI-generated scripts.
Flag And Cross: Busta Rhymes Felt Like He Knew Gary Vee Before They Met
Rap artist Busta Rhymes performed at the VeeCon 2023 super conference in Indianapolis, praising the event's host, businessman Gary Vaynerchuk, whom he had only seen in social media videos. Rhymes said Vaynerchuk's relatable language and energy when speaking made it feel like a conversation, and he credited this quality for Vaynerchuk's ability to draw so many people to the event. Speakers included people from a range of fields, such as Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington, actress Drew Barrymore, and former NFL star Ed Reed.
#health
Fox News: Nigerian doctors begin 5-day strike demanding better working conditions
Nigerian public hospital doctors strike for five days due to low salaries and lack of investment in hospitals. This has significantly impacted patients as medical residents make up the majority of health care workers. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors states that the government has not shown positive actions to resolve the situation.
Washington Free Beacon: DC To Lift Bar Exam’s Mask Mandate After Free Beacon Report
The Washington D.C. bar exam may lift the mask mandate, but officials want to control the narrative and remain tight-lipped. The decision follows a report by the Washington Free Beacon revealing the mandate's potential harms. The exchange shows how unwanted attention can shock officials into changing course.
#education
Flag And Cross: Chairman Makes Pastor Stop Reading Disgusting Library Book at School Board Meeting, Gets Brutal Reminder
North Carolina pastor silenced by school board after challenging LGBT book in school libraries, claiming it's "mentally raping" children.
#crime
Daily Wire: North Dakota Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter After Hitting Teen He Feared Was Linked To ‘Republican Extremist Group’
North Dakota man Shannon Brandt pled guilty to manslaughter after hitting 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson with his car. Brandt claimed he felt threatened by Ellingson, who was allegedly connected to a “Republican extremist” group, during a political argument at a crowded event. While police initially suggested that Brandt had intentionally run down Ellingson, later investigators determined the death was accidental. Brandt could face up to ten years in prison.
Daily Wire: Friday Afternoon Update: Legal Fight Over Nashville Shooter Manifesto Continues, Deutsche Bank Pays Millions To Alleged Epstein Victim, Indiana Jones Is Back
Republican Tennessee lawmakers want access to the Covenant school shooter’s writings, medical records and toxicology reports before they pass gun reform laws. Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by an Epstein victim, which will be used to compensate several of his other victims. A female victim has accused Deutsche Bank of "enabling" Epstein's alleged sex ring.
Fox News: Texas man on run in Mexico with mom arrested in 2016 hit-and-run death of teen
After being on the run for seven years, a Texas man and his mother were arrested in Mexico and extradited to Travis County, Texas. Thomas Bernal faces charges related to a hit-and-run death of a teenager in 2016, while his mother faces charges for tampering with physical evidence. The victim, Devon Sanders, was just 19 years old and had recently graduated from high school.
Fox News: Nevada man sentenced to life in prison in torture, murder of man, 27, forced to walk off cliff
Brad Mehn was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Roy Jaggers in 2021. Jaggers was tortured and forced to walk off a cliff in Nye County, Nevada, after being lured to Heather Pate's house in Las Vegas. Mehn's accomplices, Pate and Kevin Dent, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder last month.
The Blaze: Woman impregnated by 13-year-old who called her 'mom' to serve just 3 months in jail
A 31-year-old woman who had sex with and bore the child of a 13-year-old boy will spend 90 days in jail for incest after police in Fountain, Colorado investigated a report from a local therapist about her 'relationship' with the minor. Andrea Serrano was described as a 'mother figure' to the boy as he was living with her at the time and allegedly under the influence of marijuana. Serrano initially denied the allegations of sexual assault against a child and sexual assault against a child under 15 by one in a position of trust but later confessed. She was awarded a plea deal allowing her to plead guilty to incest, but after public backlash, Judge William Moller changed his mind and ordered she serve the jail time.
#sports
Fox News: Former No. 1 women's tennis player in world accused of second doping offense ahead of French Open
Tennis player Simona Halep faces a second doping accusation based on irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport. She was already suspended since October due to a positive test for a banned substance at the US Open. The International Tennis Integrity Agency said it would be inappropriate to comment until the conclusion of the process.
Fox News: NFL community mourns the death of Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown
NFL legend Jim Brown passed away at the age of 87, leaving the community mourning the loss of one of the most dominant players to ever step on any athletic field. Brown was not only an excellent NFL player who won three league MVPs and was named to the Pro Bowl in every season he played, but he was also a cultural figure who helped promote change. During the Civil Rights Movement, he became a role model for athletes being involved in social initiatives outside their sport, inspiring fellow athletes to make a difference in the communities in which they lived.
#outdoors
Flag And Cross: Pair Of Planets Can Be Seen This Coming Tuesday
Stargazers will have multiple celestial surprises this Memorial Day weekend as Venus and Mars dominate the western sky every cloud-free evening until July. The crescent moon will join the planetary duo on May 21 and 22, then on May 23 and 24, the moon will move closer to Mars and Venus. Additionally, the International Space Station will be visible across the US every cloud-free night, with its brightest passes taking place late in the week and through Memorial Day.
Skilled Survival: Best Survival Lighters When Your Life Is On The Line
Looking for a survival lighter? There are plenty of options out there that are refillable, durable, and water-resistant, making them reliable companions in the great outdoors. From the iconic Zippo lighter to newer models like the Tough Tesla Lighter, the market is full of choices. Make sure to invest in a survival lighter that will withstand tough conditions and provide you with peace of mind when you need it most.
The Epoch Times: Spring Weather to Return, but Lightning Risk Sparks New Wildfire Concern in BC
The British Columbia government warns that a return to seasonal spring conditions may raise the risk of lightning-caused wildfires. There's a high risk of thunderstorms in northeastern and southern B.C. Smoke is expected to reduce visibility and cause poor air quality.
#technology
Breitbart: Hawkins: Co. Says They Have Working 'Smart Gun' - I'm Waiting to Test It
Biofire claims to have made a functional smart gun with a biometric fingerprint reader. However, attempts to test the gun have been met with delays, silence and denials from the company. The Biofire smart gun features two unlocking mechanisms, a fingerprint reader and facial recognition technology, but it is uncertain how they work in real-life situations.
#other
Breitbart: The Smiths Bass Guitarist Andy Rourke Dies at 59
Andy Rourke, bass guitarist for The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Johnny Marr of The Smiths confirmed the news in a social media announcement in which he paid tribute to Rourke as a "kind and beautiful soul" and a "supremely gifted musician". Rourke's work with The Smiths included playing on their biggest hits, such as This Charming Man and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. After the band split in 1987, he also collaborated with a number of other artists and bands.
The Epoch Times: Film Review: 'The Mother': Jennifer Lopez Needs a New Agent
Jennifer Lopez stars as a former assassin forced out of retirement to protect her daughter from special forces operatives. The movie, titled "The Mother," is a dark action thriller available on Netflix, but falls short in terms of plot and character depth.
Forbes: The Best New Movies And Shows On Netflix This Week: Missing, FUBAR, And More
The latest movies and shows on Netflix promise a diverse range of entertainment options. Noteworthy additions include Missing, a heartstopping thriller with Storm Reid and Joaquim de Almeida; FUBAR, a hilarious new spy comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro; The Son, a touching exploration of family bonds with Hugh Jackman and Vanessa Kirby; Queer Love, a boundary-pushing spinoff of The Ultimatum that follows five couples grappling with divergent desires; and Victim/Suspect, a harrowing true crime documentary that uncovers a disturbing pattern of victim blaming. Other releases include The Batman, seasons 1-5, and a host of other new shows and movies.