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23 May 2023
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Breitbart: Second IRS Whistleblower Surfaces in Hunter Probe After Case Purge
Another IRS whistleblower has come forward in the Justice Department's investigation of Hunter Biden for tax fraud. The special agent in the IRS's international tax and financial crimes group will join his supervisor in sharing concerns about the DOJ politically interfering to block charges against President Joe Biden's son. Both whistleblowers plan to attend a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday to discuss alleged corruption within the department. The new whistleblower alleges that his team was removed from the case after presenting longstanding concerns about the handling of the investigation.
Fox News: Trump to stand trial in March 2024 for alleged hush money payments
Former President Donald Trump will go on trial on March 25, 2024, after he pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records related to a 2016 hush money payment. Trump will be prohibited from sharing any evidence turned over by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office on social media while the case is ongoing. He can speak publicly about the case but can be held in contempt if he uses evidence turned over by prosecutors to target witnesses and others involved in the case.
Trump also faces a defamation lawsuit by E. Jean Carroll who accused him of rape in 1996. He was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation and has been ordered to pay $5 million.
The Epoch Times: Democrats Blame 'Extreme' Republicans for Debt Limit Deadlock as GOP Demands Accountability
The finger-pointing continues as House Democrats blame extreme House Republicans for pausing debt limit negotiations. The House Freedom Caucus called for “no further discussion” on the debt ceiling until Senate Democrats have passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that the US could default on its debt by June 1 if the federal borrowing cap is not raised, but GOP House Majority Leader Steve Scalise emphasizes the need for fiscal accountability and the Limit, Save, Grow Act's provisions to limit future spending and grow the US economy. House Democrats claim McCarthy’s position requiring spending cuts to raise the debt limit is “simply untenable”.
PJ Media: Democrat Déjà Vu: This Election Feels Like 1980 All Over Again in Many Ways
The 2024 election narrative revolves around a Trump-Biden rematch, but Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Tim Scott could also be strong contenders. On the Democratic side, despite wanting to distance themselves from Biden, they can't seem to quit him, much like how the Democrats were stuck with Carter in 1980. The incumbent Democrats in both elections weakened America and faced challengers, including a Kennedy. RFK Jr. presents a formidable challenge to Romney, but Biden is likely to walk away with the nomination due to the incumbent deserving their chance to continue. The 1980 election gave us Reagan, and conservatives hope for the emergence of the next phase of conservative leadership in the 2024 election.
Fox News: DHS announces its first department-wide body camera policy year after Biden executive order on police reform
Homeland Security has announced a department-wide policy for body-worn cameras, in response to an executive order issued by President Biden. The policy includes a phased implementation of the cameras and builds on pilots and rollouts at component agencies over the past two years. The cameras will be used in response to emergency calls, pre-planned arrests, or during execution of a search or seizure warrant or order, and will not be used solely to record individuals engaged in First Amendment activity.
The Epoch Times: Second IRS Whistleblower Dismissed From Hunter Biden Investigation, Attorneys Say
An anonymous IRS supervisory special agent claims that he and his entire investigative team were removed from a criminal tax case as retaliation after expressing concern that the Department of Justice allowed politics to influence their decisions. Lawyers representing the agent claim that the IRS acted on behalf of the DOJ officials concerned. The lawyers argue that the removal of the investigative team is "inconsistent" with testimony that IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel gave the House Committee on Ways and Means in April. It is not immediately clear why the whistleblower and his team were removed from the investigation.
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, is under federal investigation for alleged tax fraud, lobbying crimes, and money laundering since 2018. The letter from lawyers Mark Lytle and Tristan Leavitt suggests that Hunter's investigation was the focus of the whistleblower's concerns. The lawyers state that the case agent who raised the concerns was dismissed from the case and accused of illegally disclosing grand jury material. The IRS has a responsibility to protect whistleblowers, and there are "robust processes and procedures in place to protect whistleblowers," according to the agency's statement.
Fox News: Biden climate warrior nominee who argued for higher energy prices has stake in oil and gas firm
President Biden's pick to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ann Carlson, has disclosed a significant stake in Oklahoma-based fossil fuel developer Eastman Dillon Oil & Gas Associates Partnership, despite her past climate activism. Carlson owns a financial stake of up to $50,000 in the company and has long favored policies to increase the price of traditional energy to encourage green alternatives. She also helped to coordinate high-profile climate nuisance lawsuits against fossil fuel companies in 2017 and 2018 and previously told colleagues that she had been selected for a climate-focused role at NHTSA. Carlson's nomination has raised ethical concerns, with one critic calling her calls for higher energy prices "heartless and extreme".
Eastman Dillon Oil & Gas Associates Partnership engages in all phases of the oil and gas business, with interests in five producing gas wells in Texas. Carlson's husband, Carl Moor, appears to be related to Donell Moor, an initial limited partner in the company, but her ethics disclosure from 2021 did not include mention of her family's stake in the firm. Republicans, including Senator Ted Cruz, have expressed concern that Carlson's nomination to lead NHTSA would result in vehicle fuel economy standards that "impose higher costs on American families and undermine our national and energy security all while benefiting China". NHTSA did not respond to requests for comment.
Fox News: Pakistan's Imran Khan presses legal battle in Islamabad court
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been granted protection from arrest until early June in several cases, including terrorism charges for inciting violence. Khan has campaigned against the government of his successor, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, claiming his ouster was illegal and demanding early elections. Khan, a former cricket star turned Islamist politician, has become embroiled in over 100 legal cases against him, including charges of graft and terrorism. Meanwhile, a close associate of Khan, Shireen Mazari, has left his party due to his "politics of confrontation with the state and the military."
PJ Media: Hillary Gives Us Another Hint That Her Pointy Black Hat Is In the Ring for 2024
Hillary Clinton hints at a possible run for president in 2024, should Old Joe's incoherence and Kamala Harris' incapacity become too obvious. Clinton praised Joe Biden's record, although few people would have predicted that Biden and his handlers could have done this much damage in so short a time. Clinton also dismissed concerns over Biden's age, stating that people have every right to consider it. She has been dropping hints that she has the perfect person in mind to step in and be the Democrats’ 2024 nominee - a certain former First Lady, secretary of state, senator, and twice-failed presidential candidate.
Fox News: 'The View' hosts clash over Fetterman's shabby attire: 'I'm starved' for days of 'decorum'
"The View" co-hosts clashed over Sen. John Fetterman's attire in Congress. Some argued for decorum, while others found his casual attire endearing and a representation of the American dream. Fetterman found a workaround to the Senate's dress code rules after being treated for depression.
Daily Wire: Why The Ray Epps Questions Won’t Go Away Despite The Media’s Best Efforts
Questions about the role of Ray Epps in the January 6 Capitol riot remain unanswered despite the mainstream media's attempts to present him as a victim. Epps, a Marine veteran from Arizona, was a central figure in the riot and seen in multiple video clips attempting to incite other Trump supporters to "go into the Capitol." He even texted his nephew claiming he had "orchestrated" the riot. Some have questioned whether Epps was working undercover for the FBI or another federal agency, but the FBI denies this. The select committee that investigated the riot later released a statement saying Epps was not employed by any law enforcement agency.
Fox News: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to announce candidacy for president Wednesday on Twitter: sources
Republican Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, is set to officially announce his candidacy for the 2024 US Presidential race, on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET, following months of speculation. He is expected to file necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission, which initiates his GOP presidential campaign. DeSantis is a popular and conservative two-term governor who has been in the top-tier of Republican polling for several months, ranking second to former President Donald Trump. He is expected to launch a formal campaign kickoff event after this week's donor gathering in Miami, where he is meeting with top financial backers.
DeSantis, who is over three decades younger than Trump, won his first election as governor in Florida in 2018, largely because of Trump's support. However, he has since built up a political brand for himself by confronting pandemic restrictions and taking up aggressive actions as a culture warrior. He has also written a new book and made multiple visits to Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, the first three states to vote in the GOP presidential nominating calendar. DeSantis is sitting on a massive war chest of $110mn, which he has built during his 2022 gubernatorial re-election campaign and is expected to transfer to Never Back Down, a super PAC supporting his White House bid.
Red State: WATCH: George Conway Slithers Onto MSNBC Set to Predict Trump's Fate
George Conway, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, appeared on MSNBC's "All In" to predict that former President Donald Trump will be convicted of obstruction of justice and sent to jail. Conway alleged that Trump used his lawyers as "instruments to commit a crime or fraud." The evidence is incredibly strong, as judges don't like piercing the attorney-client privilege. Conway's allegations, if factual, could result in Trump's conviction and imprisonment.
#society
Fox News: Prominent Ohio farmer who became viral social media meme dies in Illinois crash
David Brandt, a well-known Ohio farmer whose image was turned into a popular social media meme promoting hard work, has died after being in a car crash in Illinois. Brandt, a no-till farming advocate, became viral after his comments on his occupation at a Natural Resources Conservation Service event held on his farm became a symbol of traditional values and work ethic. The image of him clad in overalls, standing in a field and with a caption reading "it ain’t much but its honest work” became a popular meme a few years later.
Red State: Target Holds Emergency Meeting to Avoid 'Bud Light Situation' Over Kids' LGBT Pride Merch
Target has relocated its LGBT Pride clothing section from the front to the back of its stores in response to consumer outrage sparked by videos from social media influencer Kaylee Campbell Layton showing "tuck" swimwear for children that conceal male appendages. The retailer is aiming to avoid the level of boycott suffered by Bud Light after it partnered with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The move has so far affected stores in Arkansas, Georgia and South Carolina. Some stores will replace the Pride products with bathing suit merchandising displays.
Daily Wire: Joy Behar ‘Whitesplains’ Racism To Actual Black Americans Tim Scott And Clarence Thomas
Joy Behar "whitesplained" racism, claiming that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Senator Tim Scott didn't understand systemic racism in America. Behar, who is white, made the comment during ABC's "The View," where she also criticized Scott for believing in "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps" rather than acknowledging racism faced by African Americans. Co-host Sunny Hostin agreed with Behar, and the audience laughed. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg had also previously attacked both Thomas and Scott on the show. Behar and Hostin have attacked Thomas before, with Behar formerly accusing him of being "to the right of Attila the Hun."
Washington Free Beacon: Black Lives Matter Hemorrhaged Cash in 2022, Tax Documents Show
Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation suffered significant financial losses and investment declines in 2022, according to a tax filing obtained by the Washington Free Beacon. The group ran an $8.5 million deficit and saw its investment accounts lose nearly $10 million, logging a $961,000 loss on a securities sale of $172,000. Despite this, the charity gave seven-figure contracts to friends and family of its former executive director, Patrisse Cullors. The group has spent nearly two-thirds of the $90 million raised following George Floyd's death in 2020, with $12 million going towards luxury homes instead of its intended purpose.
Fox News: Malaysian authorities raid Swatch stores, seize Pride Collection watches, according to the Swiss watchmaker
Swatch's stores in Malaysia were raided by Ministry of Home Affairs officials who seized 164 watches from its Pride Collection. According to the company, the watches were confiscated because they "bore LGBT connotations". The watches have two rainbow loops on their straps, and come in a choice of six colours, matching those on the gay pride flag. Gay rights group Jejaka criticised the move as "a deeply unsettling level of intolerance". Malaysia criminalises same-sex relationships.
The Blaze: Transgender says society treats her better as a 'young, white CIS man' than as a woman
Transgender woman says she is treated better by "society" as a young, white, cis man than as a woman due to the privilege she now has. Samuel Avery Giardina claims she was exposed to transgender ideology through taking a gender and sexuality course and watching YouTube videos, which led her to realize she wasn't actually a woman. Giardina also claimed to experience a lot of sexism as a woman, but now as a man, she tries to make other women feel comfortable. However, critics argue that this is a classic case of indoctrination and that big pharma profits off teenage angst.
Fox News: College student details professor's tirade against an anti-abortion display: 'Started to berate us'
A pro-life display at CUNY Hunter College in New York City saw a student berated by an adjunct assistant professor of art, Shellyne Rodriguez. In a video posted by Students for Life of America on social media, Rodriguez shouted profanities at the students while tossing materials off the table, leading to an investigation. While Patrick Rubi, the targeted student said that they were educating people about the harms of chemical abortions, the reaction of the professor has led to her being disciplined and warned of further consequences.
Fox News: 7 dead in Thailand after roof collapses at school
Seven, including four children, dead after a metal roof collapsed at a primary school in Thailand. People were seeking shelter from heavy rain when winds caused the collapse.
Fox News: How Russia is able to track, censor, and control its citizens, now more than ever
Russian authorities have harnessed digital technology to track, censor and control the population, according to rights groups, building a "cyber gulag." The government is monitoring social media accounts and using surveillance cameras to detain activists, citing security concerns. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, online censorship and prosecutions for social media posts and comments have spiked, with a record 779 people facing criminal charges over online comments and posts. Many worry that online censorship is about to expand drastically via artificial intelligence systems to monitor social media and websites for content deemed illicit. AI systems are searching online photos and videos, filtering through over 200,000 images a day, compared with about 200 a day done by humans.
#war
Foreign Policy: School Is in for the Taliban’s New Model Army
The Taliban have converted schools into religious madrassas, churning out bombers instead of scholars. The updated curriculum promotes violence and eliminates the concept of human rights or democracy. The boys who do attend school are taught to shun women, learn math by counting bullets, and study science without pictures. The international community should be concerned that a key component of a terrorist state is the education system.
National Review: ‘Unacceptable’: House Republicans Call Out Biden Administration for Stonewalling Afghanistan Probe
Chairman James Comer of the House Oversight Committee criticizes the Biden Administration's "lack of cooperation" with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), stating that the Biden Administration will neither avoid SIGAR's important oversight nor "flout accountability to the American people for its catastrophic failures in Afghanistan." SIGAR has allegedly been refused cooperation by the State Department, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Treasury. Comer argues that this is a "radical departure from its [the Biden Administration's] own past practice." The Committee is concerned that U.S. taxpayer dollars provided as aid to the Afghan people may end up in the hands of nefarious groups such as the Taliban.
Euromaidan Press: Germany provides Ukraine with military aid, including air surveillance radar station
Germany has updated their list of military aid to Ukraine, providing them with a TRML-4D air surveillance radar station, bridge-laying tanks, mine clearing systems, drones, anti-drone systems, and automotive equipment. The TRML-4D uses AESA radar technology to detect and track airborne targets within a radius of up to 250 km. Hensoldt will also be supplying Ukraine with six more TRML-4D radars to boost their air defense capabilities.
Fox News: Turkish strike kills 3 Yazidi militiamen, injures 3 others in northern Iraq
Turkish forces launched a drone strike in the district of Sinjar in northern Iraq, killing three Yazidi militiamen and injuring three others. The local official affiliated with the militia disputed the account, saying that none of their fighters were killed, but that a shepherd died in the attack. The Turkish Defense Ministry did not comment on the incident. The Yazidi militia has been a frequent target of Turkish strikes due to their ties with the Kurdistan Worker’s Party, a separatist movement banned in Turkey. The continued violence in Sinjar has hindered efforts to return Yazidis to their ancestral homeland in the province of Nineveh in northern Iraq.
Euromaidan Press: Scholz: Putin’s war will end with Ukraine’s EU membership
German Chancellor Scholz expresses confidence that Russia will not win the war against Ukraine and emphasizes support for Ukraine from the SPD. He hopes for a free Ukraine to join the EU.
#economy
Fox News: Milwaukee on verge of bankruptcy, police cuts if it can't reach agreement on aid deal
Milwaukee faces potential bankruptcy in 2025 when federal COVID-19 relief funds run out if a deal cannot be reached on a bill increasing state aid to Wisconsin's local governments. The disagreement between Republican leaders who control the Senate and Assembly revolves around who determines whether Milwaukee can raise its local sales tax to pay for pension costs and emergency services. The proposed changes would allow all towns, cities, villages, and counties to receive state aid of at least 15%, except for Milwaukee, which would be capped at 10%. In Milwaukee, the aid increase is dependent on the capacity to raise more through sales taxes.
#religion
The Blaze: Whitlock: The Los Angeles Dodgers and sports world take ‘Pride’ in betraying the Christian founders of organized sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers apologized to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence after disinviting the group of drag queens to the organization’s annual “Pride Night”. The Dodgers surrendered on behalf of the world of sports, favoring sexual and gender identity over religious faith. The Alphabet Mafia co-opted the YMCA acronym from the Young Men’s Christian Association, which founded organized sports and is now mocked by the LGBTQIA+ community. The Dodgers and sports world have betrayed their founders.
#culture
National Review: ‘Queer and Trans Nuns’ : Dodgers Disinvite, Then Re-Invite, Anti-Catholic Group to Pride Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers initially disinvited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a drag-performance group, from its Pride Night due to controversy surrounding their use of Catholic imagery. Senator Marco Rubio criticized the team for being "inclusive and welcoming to everyone" while intentionally mocking and degrading Christians. The team reversed its decision and apologized, offering the group its "Community Hero Award." +
#health
The Epoch Times: Add Steak to Your Caesar Salad for a Hearty, Satisfying Meal
A recipe for Caesar Salad with Grilled Steak, published by EatingWell, complete with ingredients and nutritional information. Perfect for a healthy meal at home.
Fox News: Jeff Bridges reveals tumor has shrunk, says 'cancer was nothing compared to COVID’
Jeff Bridges reveals that the tumor from his cancer has shrunk "to the size of a marble." Bridges was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2020. He also contracted COVID-19 in 2021 but credits his wife, Susan Geston, for helping him through his five-week hospitalization and long recovery.
#education
Fox News: Canadian student speaks out after being detained while handing out free Bibles at protest: No 'coincidence'
Josh Alexander, a Canadian teenager, was detained at a protest for handing out Bibles opposing his school's bathroom policy. He filed a human rights complaint and protests led to an altercation.
#crime
Fox News: Father of murdered Idaho college student on suspect's silence during arraignment: 'It was a strategy'
Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four Idaho college students, pleaded "not guilty" to all charges. Kohberger's attorney said he will "stand silent" on the charges. The prosecutor has 60 days to decide if they will seek the death penalty. The trial is scheduled to start on October 2, but there may be delays. The victims' families are struggling to cope and prepare for any possible scenario.
Fox News: Arizona man pleads not guilty to stabbing death of 29-year-old Lauren Heike on hiking trail
Zion Teasley pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges after being indicted for the stabbing of Lauren Heike on a Phoenix hiking trail last month. Heike suffered 15 wounds and injuries to her hands and forearms, and investigators believe she was chased over a barbed wire fence during the attack. Prosecutors have alleged that DNA, video, and cell phone evidence link Teasley to the crime.
Breitbart: VIDEO: Twin Babies Found Dead in Garbage, Teen Mom Accused
Two newborn infants were found dead in the garbage in Cleveland, Ohio. The teenage mother, who threw the babies away, has been arrested and the investigation is being treated as a homicide. While the cause of death remains unclear, authorities are reminding citizens of the safe haven law that protects babies.
#sports
Forbes: Milwaukee Bucks Trade Machine: Should They Deal Jrue Holiday?
The question of whether the Milwaukee Bucks should trade Jrue Holiday is up for debate this off-season. Focusing on contenders that could potentially acquire Holiday, the Bucks would need to find the right type of trade partner and match salaries. It ultimately comes down to determining the Bucks' goal this off-season: to build for the future or win now.
Forbes: Boston Celtics Versus Miami Heat Broke Sports Analytics - The Lessons About Weather Forecast ‘Busts’
The Boston Celtics were favored to win the NBA Eastern Conference and Championship, but fell to the Miami Heat in the playoffs. Like weather forecasting, sports analytics can also have blind spots and misinterpretations, leading to forecast busts. While many prognosticators still give the Celtics a chance to win the series, it remains to be seen if wishful thinking will prevail.
Fox News: 7 people arrested in Spain for allegedly racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior
Seven people have been arrested in Spain for racially abusing Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior, with three detained for abuse during a Spanish league match and four for hanging an effigy of the player earlier this year. The arrests come after an outpouring of support for the Black soccer player, who has been subjected to repeated racist taunts since arriving in Spain five years ago, prompting widespread reaction from sports figures and government officials globally. Spanish media said police had used security cameras to identify the perpetrators but no action had been taken until now.
#science
Fox News: Tonga undersea volcano eruption disrupted satellite signals halfway around the world, researchers say
The undersea volcano eruption in Tonga last year disrupted satellite signals halfway around the world by creating an "equatorial plasma bubble" (EPB) that severely disrupts satellite-based communications. This EPB can delay radio waves and degrade GPS performance. The study's authors used the Arase satellite to detect the occurrence of EPBs and found for the first time that ionospheric fluctuations started a few minutes to hours earlier than atmospheric pressure waves involved in the generation of plasma bubbles. The findings could be important from a point of space weather and disaster prevention.
#technology
Fox News: Biden makes ‘equity,’ civil rights a top priority in development of ‘responsible’ AI
The Biden administration seeks public input to ensure equitable and responsible development of AI. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is asking questions on how to promote civil rights, support underserved communities, and manage risks associated with AI. The administration and Congress aim to regulate AI safely to prevent unfair discrimination.
#other
Fox News: Bare-chested climate activists in Rome smear themselves with mud to protest fossil fuel use, evoke flooding
Half-naked climate activists in Rome protest fossil fuel use & flooding. Mud reminds of Emilia-Romagna floods last week.
Breitbart: PA Democrats Advance Two of Four Second Amendment Restrictions
Pennsylvania Democrats pass two gun control bills, one creating red flag law for the state and another implementing universal background checks for long gun purchases. Republican State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz criticizes the confiscation of firearms, stating it aids socialism and communism. Both bills will now go before a Republican-controlled Senate.
Red State: Chrissie Mayr: Comedy's Joan of Arc
Chrissie Mayr is a comedian unafraid to speak the truth, even if it means being labeled "alt-right" in today's politically correct climate. Mayr recently made headlines for her viral video in which she expertly used a heckler's insult to generate more comedy during one of her shows. She welcomes the opportunity to engage with the crowd and find common ground through humor, despite the risks involved. Mayr's stand-up career has been built through hard work and honest merit, as opposed to diversity quotas or tokenism, and she encourages fans to help her get booked at venues by reaching out to local comedy clubs on social media.