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America First News
26 May 2023
#politics
The Blaze: Democrats fume at Biden over debt ceiling crisis — then it gets worse when reporter reveals Biden's weekend plans
Democrats are frustrated with President Joe Biden's lack of leadership during the debt ceiling crisis, allowing Republicans to shape the narrative and win in the court of public opinion . Some Democrats are calling on Biden to speak out publicly, while others are resorting to extreme rhetoric, referring to Republicans as "economic terrorists" . However, the majority of Americans agree that some government spending should be cut if the debt ceiling is raised, putting Democrats in a tough spot . Negotiators are making progress on a deal, which will likely involve concessions from both sides and kicking the debt can down the road yet again .
Washington Free Beacon: Durham To Testify About Scathing ‘Russiagate’ Investigation
John Durham to testify before House Judiciary Committee and join House Intelligence Committee for briefing on his report, which found FBI did not have sufficient basis to open investigation into Trump campaign's ties to Russia.
Red State: Chip Roy, Kevin Kiley Light up AOC in Debate on Debt Ceiling and Government ‘Doing Too Much'
AOC airs her grievances about debt ceiling negotiations and insinuates that no one has ever complained about the government doing “too much for them” before. Republicans provide examples such as over-taxation, over-regulation, Draconian government actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, trillions in debt, a "wide open border," and instances of government weaponization to show that people do not want more government intervention.
Washington Free Beacon: 2 in 3 Americans Say Biden Reelection Would Be ‘Disaster’ or ‘Setback’ for America
Biden's approval rating is low, with only 41.8% of Americans approving of his presidency. A recent CNN poll found that 66% of Americans think Biden serving a second term would be a "setback" or "disaster" for the country, and even some white Democrats without college degrees said they would not support his reelection bid. Polls also suggest that Biden would lose in a matchup against Trump or Ron DeSantis .
Flag And Cross: Nancy Pelosi Sold Nvidia Early: Here's How Much She Missed In Profits
Nancy Pelosi and her husband sold 25,000 shares of Nvidia Corporation in 2022, taking a loss of $341,365. Pelosi faced accusations of trading on insider information ahead of a vote on the CHIPS Act, which she publicly supported. Nvidia shares dropped 18% in the three months after Pelosi sold her position, saving a potential additional loss of $753,250 at the time.
Fox News: West Virginia man who voted illegally to pay $1,000 fine
West Virginia man Richard Fox was sentenced for casting two illegal mail-in ballots during the 2020 election, violating the law and breaking the trust of citizens. Fox will pay a $1,000 fine and serve one year on probation. West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, a Republican who is running for governor, praised his office's efforts to be tough on voter fraud and urged residents to report suspected illegal voting with a "See Something, Text Something" tool.
#society
Human Events: London Pride to highlight trans, non-binary identities over
lesbian, gay or bisexual orientations
London's Pride campaign for 2023 will focus on the trans and non-binary communities, pushed to the back in favour of gay and lesbian people. Mayor Sadiq Khan is in full support of this campaign, which aims to highlight the "joy within the trans+ community". However, there is a divide between the LGB and TQ+ communities, and some members of the LGB community are not in support of this campaign as they believe it to be "woke snobbery" and a controversial agenda. It is unclear how the LGB community fits into this campaign, other than supporting it as background.
Fox News: Mayor Eric Adams signs bill outlawing weight discrimination in New York City
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has banned weight and height discrimination, sparking outrage among critics who suggest the law will lead to a barrage of lawsuits. Advocates for the law believe it will promote fair treatment and "health justice," combating cultural stigmatization of obesity. The city's Commission on Human Rights will investigate weight and height complaints, adding to its more than two dozen other areas of examinations, including race, gender and age.
PJ Media: Bedlam at City Council: Somali ‘Culture’ Takes Minneapolis by Storm
A riot broke out at the Minneapolis City Council's Democratic nomination, with Somalian supporters of Nasri Warsame attacking a council member and her supporters, leading to the event being shut down. Somalia is one of the world's most radical Muslim nations with Christians being persecuted and al-Shabaab expressing a desire to eradicate Christians from the country. Such political violence is part of Somali culture and as the non-Western population, particularly Muslims, grows in the West, so does the phenomena from their homelands. No arrests were made.
Daily Wire: Trade Bud Light For Bourbon? Well, Odds Are Your Favorite Liquor Brands Also Support Trans Activists, Drag Queens
Major liquor companies, including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Beam Suntory, Bacardi, and Brown-Forman, have all expressed support for transgender ideology and sponsored drag queen events through their brands. For instance, Diageo's J&B brand released an ad in Spain promoting transgenderism while Smirnoff announced a drag queen competition for June 2022. Beam Suntory partnered with drag queens for an ad campaign promoting Hornitos tequila, while Bacardi sponsored a drag ball in New Orleans in July of last year. Brown-Forman, which owns Jack Daniel's among other brands, partnered with drag queens for a series of videos promoting its Tennessee Fire brand in 2020.
The Epoch Times: Sunak Wants More Knighthoods for Northerners in Bid to ‘Level Up’ Honours System
The UK government plans to “level up” the honours system by giving more knighthoods and damehoods to people living in underrepresented areas of the country. The government aims to tackle regional inequalities and ensure the honours system represents the length and breadth of the country. The report also notes that regional diversity "remains challenging" in the honours system, as statistical analysis shows that some parts of the UK are consistently better represented in honours lists than others. The government wants to prioritize those who provide high-quality healthcare and education, tackle crime, support families to contribute to society and help children achieve their potential, and recognize inspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and philanthropists.
Fox News: Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s wife files for divorce
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's wife has filed for divorce, saying the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” She's seeking joint custody of their two children and financial support.
Fox News: Horrific fiery crash in Alabama that killed 9 kids caused by unsafe driving speeds, report says
A fiery Alabama crash resulted in the death of nine children and one adult in 2021. Federal traffic investigators stated unsafe driving speeds in rain, low visibility, and wet road conditions were the primary cause of the crash that involved 10 passenger vehicles and two commercial trucks. Investigations didn't assign the blame or the cause beyond the unsafe speeds of multiple vehicles in such hostile conditions. An increase in motor vehicle crashes was reported earlier by the Alabama Department of Transportation, and required a paving project at the crash location.
#war
Euromaidan Press: China demands that Russia retains occupied territories of Ukraine – WSJ
Chinese envoy Li Hui tours European capitals to push for a peace plan for Ukraine, calling for an immediate ceasefire leaving Russia in possession of occupied territories. However, European officials question China's ability to act as an "honest broker" and reject the country's efforts to split the West in pushing Ukraine's ceasefire on Russian terms. Ukraine's Foreign Minister also previously stated that any peace plans involving the loss of Ukrainian territory were unacceptable.
#economy
The Epoch Times: Federal Reserve's Key Inflation Gauge Unexpectedly Comes in Hotter
US central bank could raise interest rates for the 11th straight month in June after personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index unexpectedly climbed to 4.4% in April, up from 4.2%. This was the first jump in PCE inflation since October, highlighting a boost in consumption of goods and services. Despite this, Preston Caldwell, the senior economist for Morningstar Research Services, thinks the Fed finished its rate hikes in May and could begin cutting later this year due to the possibility of a recession toward the end of the year being high.
Forbes: Retailers Stuck Between Consumer Spending Shift, Dogged Inventory Glut
Retailers are facing a decline in sales as consumers shift from buying goods to experiences, and face dogged inventory backlogs after last year's glut. Home Depot, for example, expects a decline in sales for 2023, the first retreat since 2009. While retailers such as Target and Walmart are making progress in reducing their inventory backlogs, consumer spending habits are shifting, causing a decline in sales in bricks-and-mortar stores, while ecommerce alongside health and beauty spending, and food and beverage services are enjoying growth. The change in consumer habits could result in more store closures and liquidations as the pandemic recedes .
#religion
Fox News: CatholicVote launches $1M campaign calling for LA Dodgers boycott over anti-Catholic drag queens
Catholic advocacy organization CatholicVote has called for a boycott of the Los Angeles Dodgers over their support of the anti-Catholic drag queen troupe Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The organization claims that their members, supported by millions of devoted Catholics across America, believe in the traditional values of life, family, and freedom celebrated by the team. In an open letter to Dodgers principal owner Mark Walter and CEO Stan Kasten, CatholicVote condemned the troupes' religious mockery and alleged that the team's decision to honor them had generated "extraordinary harm and hurt".
Catholic Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, has also called for a boycott, declaring the Dodgers' attitude to be supporting mockery of sacred beliefs. Dodgers administration issued an apology after announcing that the group would no longer be honored at a June 16 event, but then immediately reinstated the invitation after LA Pride withdrew their participation in solidarity with the group. The initial decision to extend the invitation met with considerable backlash from Catholic groups, who Burch asserts will be motivated by a $1 million ad campaign to boycott the team.
#culture
The Epoch Times: Beethoven: The Creatures of Prometheus | Orchestre Pelléas, Concertgebouw
Ludwig van Beethoven's "The Creatures of Prometheus," performed by the Orchestre de Chambre Pelléas led by Benjamin Levy at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Available in HD on Green Room Creatives' YouTube channel.
#history
National Review: The Corner: They Loved Their Country, Warts and All
A photo of 120 young soldiers from World War I reminds the author of his great-grandfather who was once among them. The soldiers understood they had rights, but also duties to their country, putting on their nation's cloth when needed. Decline is a choice, and to recover as a nation, Americans must remember that their God-given rights must be sustained by devoted duty and paired with love of family, home, and country.
#crime
Fox News: L.A. reinstates controversial zero bail policy as judge rules holding those who can’t pay is unconstitutional
A judge in Los Angeles has reinstated the controversial zero bail policy that was originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to reduce crowding in jails and help curb the virus. A temporary injunction was granted in a class action lawsuit in which plaintiffs argued secured money bail is unjust to the poor and does not reduce crime rates. However, the plaintiffs have been told to work with the city and county to develop alternative pretrial rules. The policy only affects those arrested for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies, with sexual offenses, domestic violence, and weapons offenses exempt. Repeat offenders can be made subject to bail payments.
Fox News: Pennsylvania nurse accused of killing 2 patients, injuring 3rd 'felt bad for their quality of life': police
Registered nurse Heather Pressdee is accused of intentionally killing two patients and injuring another at Quality Life Services (QLS) nursing facility in Chicora. She was charged with homicide, attempted murder, aggravated assault, neglect of a care-dependent person and reckless endangerment after allegedly providing lethal doses of insulin to the victims. Witnesses claimed Pressdee said the 83-year-old victim would be "better off dead" and that the accused gave the victims the hormone to relieve them of their low quality of life. Pressdee admitted to injecting two of the victims with insulin because she "felt bad for their quality of life."
Fox News: Alabama cold case with mutilated body blows wide open thanks to 'genetic genealogy'
DNA technology has allowed investigators to identify the victim of a cold-case homicide in Alabama from over twenty years ago as 20-year-old Jefferey Douglas Kimzey of California. The victim's remains were discovered in 1997, and for 24 years he remained unidentified until Parabon NanoLabs used DNA phenotyping and genetic genealogy to analyze samples found at the crime scene and locate possible relatives. The case is still open, and authorities are pursuing leads related to DNA evidence found at the scene.
#sports
The Epoch Times: British Cycling Bans Transgender Women From Female Events
British Cycling has permanently banned transgender women from participating in female competitive events. The decision, which follows a nine-month review of the latest scientific research, has been made to protect fairness, and to preserve the “female category” for those born female. Emily Bridges, a transgender cyclist, condemned the move, calling it a “violent act” and said that under the new rules, cycling remained “one of the whitest, straightest sports out there.” British Cycling's CEO, Jon Dutton, however, said that the decision was to safeguard the fairness of competitions, and the governing body stood steadfast behind its “zero-tolerance approach” to harassment, bullying, and discrimination.
#outdoors
Flag And Cross: Drone Reveals Harbor that Looks Like A Dolphin
Photographer Rhys Jones captures a stunning aerial drone image of Pwllheli harbor in Wales that looks like a dolphin, amazing locals on his Facebook page. The aquatic appearance of the landscape is an unexpected yet fascinating discovery for the 37-year-old drone photographer.
On The Water: Striper Migration Map – May 26, 2023
Fishing reports from various locations in the northeastern United States show that while neap tides this week have led to a quiet fishing environment in some areas, there are still schools of striped bass in other locations, such as Monmouth County and Raritan Bay, where fishing remains excellent for large migratory bass bulking up on bunker. Regulations regarding striped bass fishing vary by state, and it is important to check the Department of Natural Resources website before fishing.
#other
Fox News: Guam ‘very blessed’ as Typhoon Mawar leaves with no reported deaths
Typhoon Mawar was the strongest typhoon to hit Guam in over two decades, knocking out power and flooding homes, but appeared to have passed without leaving death or massive destruction in its wake. Guam's resilience after multiple storms has been evident in the aftermath of Mawar, with neighbors helping each other clean up the destruction. Though it may take weeks to clean up the mess, the residents of Guam are already assessing the damage and rebuilding their lives back to normal.
The Epoch Times: 'Emotional Genius' Judge Lynn Toler Turns Life Into New Show That Tackles Mental Health Awareness
Judge Lynn Toler, creator and writer of the new television series "Judge Me Not," aims to highlight court proceedings in municipal courts and raise awareness regarding mental health struggles. Toler is vocal about her own mental health issues and wants to demonstrate how they have helped her to become a better municipal judge. The series follows trials surrounding a variety of cases and characters, including a case involving a mentally ill man, inspired by Toler's career. Both Toler and actress Chyna Layne, who portrays Zelma Jay Johnson, emphasize the importance of daily grounding practices, including self-reflection and prayer, for maintaining mental well-being.