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America First News
23 May 2023
#politics
Fox News: Biden admin pulls grant for energy firm with Chinese ties in stunning reversal
The Biden administration has reversed its plans to award a $200 million grant to Microvast, a Texas-based maker of technology for electric vehicle batteries with Chinese ties, after pressure from Republican lawmakers. The Department of Energy informed Congress that the grant would no longer be awarded, citing the company's close ties to Communist China and the potential for the Chinese government to intervene in its business activities. Microvast was earmarked to receive the grant under the 2021 infrastructure package, but 69% of its revenue was generated in China and just 3% from the US according to SEC filings.
Fox News: Minnesota wraps up budget negotiations, Democrats rejoice over key policy wins
Minnesota Democrats celebrate enacting an ambitious budget that includes $3 billion in tax cuts, new funding for education and transportation, a new paid family and medical leave program, and legalizing recreational marijuana. Republicans are upset that Democrats spent most of the budget surplus instead of returning it to taxpayers and raised taxes by $2.2 billion over the next two years. Democrats tout the tax bill as the largest tax cut in state history, with direct rebates of $260 per filer and up to three dependents, plus tax credits for families with kids that will cut child poverty by a third.
Fox News: FBI expects Congress to be 'sheep,' ignore allegations of abuse while bureau plans $4B new HQ: Top Republican
Rep. Andy Biggs accuses the FBI of having a political agenda and pressuring the rest of the organization to achieve it, even to the point of "spying on American citizens" and interfering in presidential elections. The accusations were made after a series of revelations and whistleblower allegations against the bureau were aired last Thursday. The FBI has come under scrutiny recently following the release of the Durham report, which determined there was no basis for the bureau to launch the probe into alleged collusion between former President Donald Trump and Russia, and senior FBI personnel displayed a lack of analytical rigor towards politically-affiliated entities.
Red State: Reporter Flusters NAACP President With Inconvenient Facts About Ron DeSantis and Black Voters
NAACP president Derrick Johnson appeared on CNN to promote the organization's "travel advisory" for Florida, which accused Governor Ron DeSantis of being "openly hostile" to the black community. CNN anchor Sara Sidner noted that Florida had recently become the number one state for black-owned businesses and the second for Hispanic businesses, which angered Johnson. Sidner mentioned exit poll numbers from the 2022 gubernatorial race in Florida, which showed that 13% of black voters and 58% of Hispanic voters supported DeSantis. Johnson denied reality and claimed that DeSantis is only catering to a small minority of the community.
Fox News: JESSE WATTERS: The racial stink bomb is the left's weapon of choice
The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida and Fox News host Jesse Watters criticized them for it. He accused the left of using race as a weapon and suggested that the travel advisory was politically motivated because Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to announce a presidential run. Watters pointed out that the chairman of the NAACP lives in Florida and that other high-profile individuals also own property there, implying that the travel advisory lacks teeth. He also made jokes about the playoff picture and whether Black people who voted for DeSantis know how dangerous he is.
#society
Fox News: Dodgers re-invite anti-Catholic group to Pride Night amid uproar
The Los Angeles Dodgers will invite the Sisters of Indulgence to their Pride Night event after previously taking them off the honoree list. The left-wing group of "trans nuns" was met with backlash from religious groups due to the anti-Catholic messaging and shocking performances associated with the group. The Dodgers apologized and said they will continue to work to better educate themselves in support of all their fans who represent the diversity of the Dodgers family.
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: US Chipmaker Micron Banned in China
Micron, a top American chip maker, has been banned from selling semiconductors for use in Chinese infrastructure due to export controls imposed by the United States. In other news, U.S.-based Forrester Research is closing its China office, and G7 leaders have expressed concerns about China, prompting Beijing to respond. Joe Biden expects U.S.-China ties to improve soon, while the UK has reversed its decision to ban Confucius Institutes. Papua New Guinea has signed a new defense deal with the United States, and China has fined a comedy firm $2 million for a joke about the army. Severe drought is affecting Yunnan, China.
Fox News: Israel more than doubled strikes on Iranian targets in Syria, defense minister claims
Israel's defense minister claims that the number of strikes on Iranian targets in Syria has doubled since the new government took office. He did not give an exact number of strikes but made the rare public comments on Israeli military activity in Syria in a security conference. The strikes aim to strike Iranian intelligence capabilities in Syria and to prevent the Revolutionary Guard from establishing a base close to the Israeli border. Israel has accused Iran of using civilian ships as military vessels for drones, missiles, and intelligence gathering, with the aim of expanding its reach to the Mediterranean and threatening trade and flight routes.
Breitbart: AI Generated Hoax of Pentagon Explosion Causes Markets to Dip
A fake image of an explosion near the Pentagon went viral on social media, causing some market fluctuations. Despite being recognized as a fake by the Arlington, VA fire and EMS department, numerous foreign media accounts shared the allegation. Some are renewing calls for regulating AI. The secretive Bilderberg Group even had AI as one of the top items on its agenda.
#religion
The Federalist Papers: Cameras Capture AOC Telling DeSantis to 'Read a Bible' After Gov's Comments on Daniel Penny
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to "read a Bible" following his praise of a retired marine now accused of manslaughter in a man's accidental death. Ocasio-Cortez took issue with the reference to the Book of Luke, suggesting DeSantis should familiarize himself with both the Old and New Testaments. She made these comments after attending the funeral of the slain man and hung her head out of the window of her vehicle to pose for selfies. This is not the first time Ocasio-Cortez has tried to appear on the correct side of the Gospel, with her comments on a Super Bowl ad and celebrating Tucker Carlson's deplatforming.
As a leftist who encourages fascist tactics, Ocasio-Cortez is the spiritual descendant of totalitarian communists. Her references to the Bible, therefore, must be viewed in the same manner as her appearance at the Neely funeral: pure theater. In 1962, Martin Luther King Jr. concluded that communist and Christian association was impossible, and if the last 100 years of history proved anything, it was that those who violate civil rights are themselves the fascists. Ocasio-Cortez's hypocrisy and flippant-sounding statements showcase her eagerness to engage in self-promotion.
#culture
Breitbart: 'Thor,' 'Punisher: War Zone' Star Ray Stevenson Dies at 58
Irish actor Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in "Rome" and the "Thor" films, has died at the age of 58. He made his film debut in 1998 and played a range of roles throughout his career, including Titus Pullo in "Rome" and Volstagg in the "Thor" series. Stevenson also worked in television, appearing in the Starz series "Black Sails" and German show "Das Boot." He leaves behind three sons with anthropologist Elisabetta Caraccia.
#health
Breitbart: Socialist Venezuela Debuts ‘Mustache’ Hotline to Ask Maduro for Emergency Services
Venezuelan socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro has launched an emergency health response system called 0800-BIGOTE ("0800-Mustache") named after his superhero alter ego Súper Bigote ("Super Mustache"). The program will aim to improve the public health system in Carabobo state before spreading nationwide and features 100 ambulances, 40 of which will be for emergency patient transport, and the rest for preventive health. The launch of the program has faced criticism - Venezuela's healthcare infrastructure is in shambles, and some experts warn that associating the health system's very accepted collapse with the superhero could backfire on Maduro.
Forbes: Food-As-Medicine Company Vitabowl Raises $3 Million To Change The Game Of Health Care
Health-focused meal delivery company, Vitabowl, has raised $3m in seed funding to help it expand into the health care industry by offering medically tailored meals. California start-up Vitabowl has developed superfood meals created by Michelin-star chef Dominique Crenn and nutritionist Sarah Brandow. The menus include various dietary options, such as low carb, vegetarian, and pescatarian, and offer support to those with chronic illnesses linked to poor diets, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Vitabowl now aims to collaborate with health insurance providers to create a reimbursable service that meets prescribed dietary needs.
#education
The Blaze: High school says tampon dispensers in boys' bathrooms are being placed in toilets
Lakeridge High School students have been removing tampon dispensers from boys' bathrooms in protest of providing free menstrual products.
Fox News: Puerto Rico to decentralize Education Department
Puerto Rico's Education Department to be decentralized, giving schools more autonomy and federal resources more quickly dispersed.
National Review: The Corner: Americans Who Support CRT
Americans misunderstand Critical Race Theory, confusing it with color blindness. The confusion affects opinions on CRT in K-12 education.
#crime
Daily Wire: Matt Walsh: Dishonest Media’s Obsession With Stoking Racial Division On Full Display
Media ignores murder of white handyman by two black suspects, who allegedly stated that they wanted to kill a white man; police arrested Taj Matthews and Maurice Holmes for the murder. In contrast, mainstream media obsessively reported on a false story about a pregnant hospital worker accused of stealing a black man's bike.
The Epoch Times: Man Faces 20 Years in Prison in Fentanyl Death of South Bay Teen
Wilson sold fentanyl-laced pills to 15-year-old Nathan Young-Nichols who died from fentanyl poisoning. Wilson has been convicted of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and is facing 20 years to life in federal prison.
Breitbart: GRAPHIC VIDEO: Cartel Mass Shooting in Mexico Killed 10 During Off-Roading Event
Cartel gunmen opened fire on off-road vehicles during an all-day event near the town of San Vicente, killing ten people and injuring at least nine others. The intended target was identified as Alonso “El Trebol or Shamrock” Arambula Pina, who is being investigated in connection with the trade of fentanyl and other drugs from Mexico into the United States. Local city official Jose Eduardo Orozco Gil was also killed in the attack. No arrests have been made.
#sports
Forbes: 2023 NBA Draft: Exploring Oklahoma City Thunder’s Draft Prospect Possibilities
The Oklahoma City Thunder will select three rookies in the 2023 NBA Draft, including one first-round pick and two second-round picks. The team will evaluate many players in workouts to determine which prospects fit well assuming no trades happen. The team prioritizes taking the best player available and has options to choose from in each pick range.
Red State: Biological Male Who Took 2nd Place in CA Girls' HS Track Meet Would've Come in Dead Last in Boys' Meet
A boy who ran track at Sonoma Academy qualified to compete in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship track meet as a girl. Adeline Johnson lost her chance at a state championship due to the biological male, Athena Ryan, who took second place in the semifinals.
Fox News: Brooks Koepka shares awkward encounter with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh during trophy presentation
Fans were left confused and questioning the odd encounter between Brooks Koepka and PGA of America CEO, Seth Waugh during the PGA Championship. While posing for pictures with the trophy, Waugh did not appear to shake Koepka's hand and said something that left the golfer perplexed. The interaction has gone viral on social media, and many speculate over what was said.
Fox News: Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins looking for 'Great management, a QB who loves the game'
DeAndre Hopkins wants stable management upstairs, a QB who loves the game, and a great defense for his football career. He isn't paying attention to critics after only playing 19 games in the past two years. He has two seasons left on his deal with the Arizona Cardinals.
#science
Fox News: UFOs reported by nearly a fifth of academics: 'Cautiously willing to engage in more research'
A recent survey of 1,460 American academics from 14 different disciplines in 133 universities found that 19% said they or someone they knew had witnessed an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) and 37% had an interest in researching them further. Of those surveyed, 39% did not know what could explain these sightings, while 21% attributed them to natural events and 13% to devices of unknown intelligence. While 36% said they had an interest in conducting research in the area, only 4% had already done so. The survey was published in the journal Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.
#outdoors
Fox News: Pennsylvania teenager surfing in New Jersey suffers injuries from possible shark attack: reports
A Pennsylvania teen surfing in South New Jersey was attacked by a shark, causing injuries to her foot and calf that required six stitches. The beach remains open, but officials urge caution while the investigation continues.
#other
The Epoch Times: States Living Off Depleted Colorado River All Agree to Landmark Water Cuts
California, Arizona, and Nevada have agreed to cut at least 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026 to protect the Colorado River Basin from the current drought conditions, the southwestern states announced on Monday. California, the state with the largest water consumption from the Colorado River, will see reductions up to 1.6 million acre-feet through 2026. The river supplies water to 40 million people across seven U.S. states, parts of Mexico, and more than two dozen Native American tribes.
As part of the initiative, farmers, tribes, and cities in the southwestern states will receive short-term payments in exchange for water savings. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland praised the progress made in efforts to protect the stability and sustainability of the Colorado River System now and into the future. The river's woes have forced the federal government to cut some water allocations and offer up billions of dollars to pay farmers, cities, and others to cut back.
National Review: The Corner: Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the Shared Border Crises
Ali discusses the end of Title 42 in America and Home Secretary Braverman's attempts to handle the UK's immigration crisis. The immigration crises in both countries are similar, with leaders struggling to fix their systems before an election year.