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America First News
19 May 2023
#politics
The Epoch Times: Trump Says 'What Took Place' at House Weaponization Panel's FBI Whistleblower Hearing 'Very Sad'
Former President Donald Trump responded to a House Judiciary Select Subcommittee hearing on FBI whistleblowers, calling it "very sad" and criticizing the "complete weaponization of Justice" in the United States. The three FBI agents-turned-whistleblowers testified about enduring significant abuse after sharing information with Congress. The hearing was disrupted by Democrats who repeatedly raised objections, taking issue with the fact that one of the suspended FBI agents had declined to talk to them before the hearing. The proceedings lasted around four hours, with intermittent debates over access to a transcript of the agent's prior remarks.
Red State: Riley Gaines Confronts Katie Porter Over Slanderous Remarks, Sends Her Running for the Hills
Riley Gaines testified about transgender swimmer Lia Thomas and her experiences as a women's sports advocate. Rep. Katie Porter accused her of faking her care for women’s sports. Gaines confronted Porter outside the Capitol, but Porter ran away. Gaines called Porter out for her disingenuous comments while Republicans criticized Porter's cowardice.
Spectator USA: Gavin Newsom could be the Democrats’ best 2024 hope
Gavin Newsom, California's governor, is positioning himself for a potential presidential run in 2024 despite low poll numbers and a problematic track record. He denies wanting to run, but has already moved $10 million to a new federal political action committee. Newsom's ethical lapses, budget deficits, and failed policies have critics saying he would be ineligible for public office in less permissive times. However, the Democratic Party's field of candidates for 2024 is weak, and Newsom hopes to appeal to African-American voters by positioning himself as a purveyor of reparations.
Foreign Policy: Lasso’s Last Resort
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso dissolved Congress and called for snap elections amid rising insecurity, slow post-pandemic recovery, and gridlock in Congress. Lasso struggles with paying back Ecuador's sovereign debt and faces opposition in changing labor code and enacting other reforms. Former President Rafael Correa's Correísmo movement and the Indigenous federation CONAIE are the two political groups capable of mobilizing mass protests against Lasso.
The United States new asylum rules have triggered major confusion throughout the region as non-profit legal services for immigrants announce a lawsuit. Many migrants are stuck in Mexico or thrown into uncertainty farther south with major policy changes impacting Latin American migrants moving northward. Asylum-seekers cannot apply unless they've applied and been rejected in another country along the way or get a scarce slot in a mobile app, with some unspecified exceptions. ACLU claims this is an effective ban on seeking asylum at the southwest border. The new measures have generated major confusion in countries throughout the hemisphere and may potentially create bottlenecks.
The Federalist: Republicans Should Not Bet On Ballot Harvesting
Republicans are considering deploying their own ballot-harvesting operations in response to Democrat efforts to change election laws and norms, resulting in an electoral world where only mail-in ballots matter. However, Republicans face a fatal disadvantage in this game as Democrats execute a much more complex, sophisticated, and expensive ballot-harvesting system. The Democrats' powerful election-industrial complex is made up of national and local institutions, including public-sector unions and urban-based activist organizations, that provide manpower for vote canvassing, voter registration, assistance in early voting, and ballot harvesting. Meanwhile, despite having little effort in organizing for collective action, Republicans must resist the Democrat's ballot harvesting efforts to prevent cheating, disenfranchisement of legitimate voters, corruption, and insecure elections in the future.
#society
Fox News: Tampa man demands $3 million for every Black person in viral video: ‘We have to put white people on notice’
A Tampa resident demanded $3 million per person in reparations at a City Council meeting, saying that Black people only care about reparations and not other issues like police violence. Left-wing lawmakers are pushing for reparations on a national level, with Rep. Cori Bush introducing a resolution that would provide at least $14 trillion in reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm. Other states, such as California, have proposed reparations in various forms, including direct cash payments and housing aid.
Fox News: State of California and 5 major US cities to receive federal help to house the homeless
The Biden administration has launched the All Inside initiative, which aims to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025. The plan will provide federal aid to unsheltered residents in five major US cities - Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, and the Phoenix metro area - and the state of California. Federal agencies will help the local governments obtain funding, establish a network of resources, and identify areas where regulations can be loosened to speed up securing housing. Philanthropic groups and private businesses are also invited to help. The White House said the program would build on the $2.5 billion already allocated to prevent homelessness under the administration's American Rescue Plan and $486 million in Department of Housing and Urban Development funding released earlier this year.
The Federalist: Judy Blume Partners With Anti-Woman Activists To Sell A Movie
Judy Blume's 1970 novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, has been co-opted by males seeking out breast augmentations. Meanwhile, girls seeking to suppress their blossoming bosoms via masculinizing hormones or surgery as part of transgenderism. The recent film adaptation of the book underperformed at the box office, with only 6% of ticket buyers being teenage girls, and Blume recently declared her support for the trans community.
The Epoch Times: 13 Dead, Thousands Forced to Evacuate as Flash Flooding Hits Northern Italy
At least 13 people have died and thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes amid flooding across Italy’s northern Emilia-Romagna region that destroyed homes and agricultural land. The heavy rains triggered 300 landslides, caused 23 rivers to overflow, and destroyed 400 roads. Houses and businesses have been damaged, and around 20,000 people have been evacuated. The flooding destroyed over 5,000 farms and could cause €1bn ($1.08bn) of damage, according to Emilia-Romagna Gov. Stefano Bonaccini who has called for a state of emergency. Pope Francis has expressed his sympathy for the victims while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans a crisis meeting on her return from the G-7 Summit.
#war
Foreign Policy: Don’t Promise Ukraine NATO Membership Now
Experts suggest that NATO should provide Ukraine with a clear path towards membership or some other security guarantee, but expanding Western military assistance may be a more practical solution. The Bucharest summit declaration's promise of eventual membership granted to Ukraine and Georgia without conditions short-circuited the accession process and incentivized the Kremlin to create frozen conflicts in each. Talking about Ukraine's membership now could prolong the war and play into Vladimir Putin's misinformation campaign. Additionally, Ukraine may not be ready politically for NATO membership, so instead, NATO should focus on significantly expanding Western military assistance to help Ukraine win the war.
Fox News: Will Russian warlord challenge Putin in 2024 presidential election?
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of the Wagner mercenary squad known for brutality, may be Putin's chosen successor in the 2024 presidential election. Prigozhin has been critical of Putin and his top generals on Ukraine, causing a rift between the regular army and his fighters. His emergence on the top 10 media personalities list is approved by the Kremlin, and Prigozhin has hinted at his intentions. He may be dead, serve as the scapegoat, or become the next occupier of the Kremlin. This would be consistent with Putin's practice of using fear as a motivational tool, and the West may get an even more brutal Russian gangster to deal with.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Stocks Lifted to Month High by US Debt Ceiling Hopes
Global shares hit a one-month high on Friday amid hopes of a US debt ceiling deal that could prevent default. The MSCI’s broadest index of global shares was up 0.2 percent, hitting its strongest level since mid-April. The dollar was steady, having peaked earlier in the session, at its highest since March 20, with the euro falling to almost a two-month low. Democratic negotiators have told President Joe Biden they are making “steady progress” on lifting the US debt ceiling, which may cause the government to default on some debt from 1 June unless Congress votes to lift it. The worldwide status of US Treasury debt, a $23 trillion market viewed as providing the lowest-risk liquidity source, may come into question if no-an agreement is reached.
#culture
Forbes: Uhm Jung-Hwa Is Happy To See Dr. Cha Pursue Her Passion
Devoted wife and mother Jeong-suk, played by Uhm Jung-hwa in the k-drama Dr. Cha, returns to her medical career after a crisis and decides to continue her medical training at the hospital where her surgeon husband works. Her self-centered husband is not pleased, and Jeong-suk must confront him to prioritize her career and stand up for herself. Uhm fell in love with her character’s story and journey as a medical resident, and hopes to inspire viewers to pursue their passions. Uhm is also an accomplished singer and performer, and part of the recent musical group Refund Sisters. Dr. Cha can be seen on Netflix.
Spectator USA: Does Johnny Depp have a future in Hollywood?
Johnny Depp made his comeback at Cannes, appearing at the premiere of Jeanne du Barry, in which he played Louis XV, and participating in a press conference the next day. In the conference, Depp discussed his rejection by the industry, allegations of wrongdoing, and the end of his mainstream movie career. Depp was characteristically trenchant and unruffled by the miasma of scandal. He suggested he had made his peace with the end of his career and that he doesn't feel boycotted by Hollywood because he doesn't think about Hollywood. His continued career remains a provocation to his detractors and solace to his admirers alike.
#health
The Federalist Papers: Senator's Medical Condition Far Worse Than Previously Reported - It's Not Just Shingles
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's recent health-related absence from the Senate was more serious than previously thought. The 89-year-old Democrat experienced the shingles complication of encephalitis during her absence and has also experienced a shingles complication known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The condition can cause facial, balance, and vision impairments. Feinstein's health and fitness for service in the Senate has been scrutinized since her return. Figures from within her own party have called for her resignation.
#education
The Epoch Times: Oxford Chief Wades into University Trans Row Over Free Speech Threat
Oxford University's pro-vice-chancellor supports free speech on campus amid trans row; opposes deplatforming and encourages respectful protest.
Fox News: Biden admin's reliance on overturned 'Lemon test' leaves sour taste with religious liberty group
US Department of Education releases guidance on religious expression in public schools allowing private prayer by employees, but not encouraging or discouraging it.
#crime
Fox News: 7 Washington inmates treated for fentanyl overdoses
A man in a Washington jail faces charges after seven inmates were treated for fentanyl overdoses. The sheriff’s office administered Narcan and locked down the housing area to search everyone. Detectives found fentanyl in the cell of a 37-year-old man, who is suspected of bringing the substance into the facility.
Fox News: Australian police use stun gun on 95-year-old woman with dementia who approached them with knife
Police shot a 95-year-old woman with a stun gun in an Australian nursing home, causing her to fall and hit her head on the floor. The woman, who has dementia, was carrying a steak knife and using a walker at the time of the incident. The use of Tasers by police in New South Wales has sparked controversy and prompted an internal investigation.
#sports
Forbes: Where Do Juventus And Max Allegri Go From Here?
Juventus coach Max Allegri is facing criticism after failing to win a trophy for the second season in a row. Juventus has struggled with injuries to key players including Angel Di Maria, Paul Pogba and Federico Chiesa. Despite Allegri's success in bringing through youngsters such as Nicolo Fagioli, Fabio Miretti and Samuel Iling-Junior, social media hashtags like are calling for him to be sacked. However, given Juventus's financial issues and the possibility of club sanctions, Allegri may be the safest pair of hands in the short term.
#outdoors
Fox News: Biden administration takes step toward designating PA-owned section of Lake Erie as national marine sanctuary
The Biden administration is considering designating the Pennsylvania-owned section of Lake Erie as the state's first national marine sanctuary. The designation would apply to an approximately 740-square-mile area of water off Pennsylvania's shoreline, attracting federal funding to preserve shipwrecks and boost education around the area's history.
Field & Stream: Best Memorial Day Gun Sales 2023
Outdoor retailers are offering Memorial Day gun sales where customers can save hundreds of dollars on new firearms. Shotguns on sale include the Savage Stevens 320 Security Thumbhole Pump-Action and the Winchester SXP Extreme Defender FDE Pump-Action Shotgun. Rifles on sale include the Winchester Wildcat Semi-auto rimfire in .22lr and the Tikka T3X Hunter Bolt-Action Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor. Handguns on sale include the Glock G48 in 9mm and the Heckler & Koch P30 V3.
#technology
The Epoch Times: Sunak: Guardrails Needed to Regulate Growth of AI
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that guardrails must be put in place to develop and use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and securely, with the UK taking a regulatory approach. He added that AI had benefits for growing the economy, transforming society, and improving public services, but found increasing scrutiny from regulators across the world due to fears over its potential impact on jobs, industry, education, privacy, and other areas. Sunak’s comments come as BT Group said it plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs by 2030, amid a shift to AI and automated services, as customers rely more on online and app-based communication instead of call centres. The prime minister expects to have discussions on AI at the G7 summit in Hiroshima and recently launched a review of the AI market.
Forbes: Apple Joins A Growing List Of Companies Cracking Down On Use Of ChatGPT By Staffers—Here’s Why
Apple has banned staff from using AI-powered services, including Github's Copilot and ChatGPT, over concerns of data handling practices which may compromise Apple's proprietary code or other sensitive data. Samsung has implemented a similar ban following an accidental leak of sensitive code, while other companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs have followed suit. The issue of data storage and accidental sharing with third parties prompt the concerns, with most chatbots and AI services relying on user inputs to train their models.