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America First News
26 May 2023
#politics
Breitbart: China Mocks Ron DeSantis as 'Back-Up' Candidate in Case Trump Goes to Jail
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been dismissed as a "spare wheel" for the Republican Party by Chinese state propaganda outlet Global Times in the event that former President Donald Trump goes to jail. The report suggests that DeSantis mimics Trump's policies and serves as a "backup option" for the GOP if Trump cannot run for election next year due to his legal woes. The state publication derides DeSantis as "hawkish" on America's relationship with China, but not significantly discernable in policy from Trump. The outlet claims that all candidates will modify their political rhetoric to attack China during the elections.
Fox News: White House Correspondents' Association slams Biden admin for not holding briefings as default deadline looms
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) has criticized the Biden administration for not holding press briefings before Memorial Day weekend and potentially leaving the public in the dark during a political crisis. WHCA President Tamara Keith said talks with the White House about weekend briefings were unsuccessful, but White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton claimed the briefing was just one way they share information with the press. The Treasury Department has extended the debt limit deadline from June 1 to June 5. Analysts say if default occurs, it could lead to economic turmoil.
A Fox News poll showed 83% of voters consider the current state of the economy to be fair or poor while Biden's approval rating has declined. Just 33% of voters approve of his handling of the economy, while 65% disapprove. According to the RealClearPolitics poll average, former President Trump leads Biden by 1.4 points in a hypothetical rematch for the presidency. Critics believe Biden's handling of the economy will be a significant factor in his reelection bid in 2024.
The Epoch Times: DOJ Charges 2 Suspected Chinese Agents for Targeting Falun Gong in the US
Two men have been charged with attempting to bribe a public official and manipulate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Program to strip a Falun Gong-run entity of its tax-exempt status. The men were working under the direction of Chinese officials in a bribery campaign targeting the persecuted faith group. They planned to pay $50,000 to open an audit on the entity, with the Chinese “leadership” funding the illicit payments. The arrests have been described as the latest effort to confront transnational repression campaigns from the Chinese government. The FBI has vowed to continue confronting Chinese government efforts to violate US laws and repress the rights and freedoms of people in the country.
Newsbusters: MSNBC’s O’Donnell Decries Roberts’s Decision to Protect SCOTUS
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell criticized Chief Justice John Roberts for putting up security fencing around the Supreme Court after the Dobbs vs Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. O'Donnell implied that Roberts should have based his decisions on death penalty cases on Catholic Church's opposition to it. Roberts primarily put up the fencing as a safety measure against potential threats from leftist activists.
Fox News: US residents federally charged with China-directed bribery scheme targeting spiritual practice banned in PRC
Two U.S. residents, John Chen and Lin Feng, were arrested in Los Angeles and charged with conspiring to bribe and bribing a public official, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in an effort to target people who participate in the spiritual practice of Falun Gong at the direction of China’s PRC government. Chen allegedly said in a recorded call that the PRC-funded bribes had the explicit aim of "toppl[ing] . . . the Falun Gong." The charges carry a maximum sentence of 5-20 years in prison.
Breitbart: CT: Democrat-Controlled House Votes to Add Grandfathered Guns to ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Connecticut's Democrat-run House votes to expand "assault weapons" ban, removing grandfather clause for previously exempted firearms and requiring registration by next May. "Ghost guns" will also need to be registered, and the ban also prohibits the open carry of firearms in the state.
Spectator USA: DeSantis the technocrat
The GOP nomination battle between Trump and DeSantis is a struggle between two concepts of the New Right, with Trump’s MAGA populism pitted against DeSantis’s institutional culture war. DeSantis is a New Right technocrat who wants to use government to defuse institutions consumed by wokeness, whereas Trump is a populist who represents familiar American mold. DeSantis’s technocratic style, which delivered results in Florida, may prove to be his biggest weapon in the presidential race, but the demands of the campaign trail require a different approach.
Washington Free Beacon: NYC Democratic Councilman Under Fire for Anti-Italian Bigotry
Democratic member Chi Ossé of the NYC Council faced backlash for suggesting that a business with the surname "Dragonetti" should have been disqualified from city contracting. This was due to the business having to pay more than $1 million in restitution for insurance fraud last year. His comment was criticized by the council's Italian Caucus as being peddled with anti-Italian stereotypes.
Ossé argued that his comment had nothing to do with Italians and was based on the business’s tarnished reputation. However, the Italian Caucus disagreed, noting that Dragonetti Bros. Landscaping had won the contract before its fraudulent practices were uncovered, and Ossé’s comments came amidst a long history of anti-Italian biases. This has led to tensions in the NYC Council, where ethnic politics is a sensitive and controversial subject.
Breitbart: Oregon GOP Continues Walkout as Dems Push Abortion, Trans Bills
Oregon Senate Republicans are currently in a three-week walkout protesting legislation that would allow minors to have abortions and access transgender drugs and procedures without parental consent. The boycotters plan to return on June 25, the last day of the session to pass "bipartisan" budgets and bills. More than 100 bills are stalled because of the walkout. The bill at the center of the disagreement is HB 2002B, which also eliminates the crime of “concealing the birth of an infant” and allows minors to access sex-change hormones and procedures without parental consent.
Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp accuses Senate President of the Oregon State Rob Wagner and his supporters of insisting on an unlawful and uncompromising agenda which “neither addresses nor alleviates the needs of our state”. Wagner states that all bills should be considered, and the GOP senators should return to the floor and debate the legislation they object to. All but three Senate Republicans appear to have disqualified themselves from running for another term under Measure 113, which prevents lawmakers with at least ten unexcused absences from being re-elected, and it is expected that Republicans will challenge the voter-approved measure in court.
Newsbusters: Bozell to Charlie Kirk on Weaponized Biden DHS: ‘You’re Not Going to Believe This…’
Biden's Department of Homeland Security is using taxpayer dollars to target conservatives, Christians, and the Republican Party. MRC Free Speech America exposed a grant program that awarded $352,109 to the University of Dayton after it hosted an anti-conservative seminar featuring a self-proclaimed Antifa member. The seminar recklessly associated well-established conservative, Christian, and Republican organizations with neo-Nazis and hate groups. The speaker, Michael Loadenthal, is a member of Antifa and a supporter of the Earth Liberation Front, which the FBI designates as a domestic terrorist operation. It is illegal for the federal government to abridge citizens' right to speak, and there should be a criminal investigation.
Daily Wire: Ben Shapiro Issues Challenge To Corporate America, Warns They Could Be Next Following Bud Light, Target Boycott
Ben Shapiro warns corporate America that they could face boycotts like Bud Light and Target due to promotion of issues like transgender ideology. Shapiro suggests that engaging in such issues could lead to the Pride Progress team forcing companies to either take sides or disengage. Shapiro advises corporate brands to abstain from proselytizing on behalf of left wing ideologies and instead to simply sell their products. Shapiro indicates that The Daily Wire will be happy to take money from people who feel upset because of brands that promote left wing ideologies.
The Epoch Times: Texas Lawmakers Issue 20 Articles of Impeachment Against AG Ken Paxton
The Texas House General Investigating Committee has recommended the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing misuse of official powers, bribery, and abuse of public trust, following several hours of testimony regarding his alleged wrongdoings. Paxton, who denies all accusations and referred to it as an "illegitimate attempt to overthrow the will of the people," now faces a vote by the House of Representatives on May 27. If the motion passes, the Senate will hold a trial to determine whether to remove him from office. The Republican lawmaker has also accused House Speaker Dade Phelan of being drunk while presiding over the House floor—a claim that Phelan has not responded to.
The American Mind: Why Won't Republicans Move On From Trump?
Many overlooked Americans continue to support Trump because they believe he is their champion against a corrupt and failed political system. They view him as someone who truly understands and cares about their struggles and is willing to fight for them, despite facing unprecedented opposition from the media and political establishment. While other candidates may have more polished campaigns and better fundraising records, they cannot match Trump's authenticity and ability to connect with everyday Americans. Despite his flaws, many of his supporters see him as their only hope for real change.
#society
Human Events: POSOBIEC: George Floyd’s ‘murderversary’ is a reminder of the
BLM-led riots that destroyed American cities
Black Lives Matter (BLM) is facing financial difficulties with an $8.5 million deficit last year. BLM protests marked the third-year anniversary of George Floyd's death. BLM has been ineffective in bringing down gun crime in black communities, which has surged to levels seen in the 1990s. The gun murder rate among black victims is the highest it has been in 30 years. Despite the financial difficulties, BLM leadership continued to give out seven-figure salaries and contracts to relatives of the founder Patrisse Cullors.
Red State: Major US Retailers Warn the Shoplifting Epidemic Keeps Getting Worse
Retail theft in the US is on the rise, with inventory losses reaching $100 billion in 2022 and expected to increase further. Social acceptance and reduced legal penalties have contributed to the problem, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Major retailers such as Foot Locker, Walmart, and Target have all reported significant losses due to retail theft, with Target estimating a $1.2 billion reduction in profits this year alone. The problem affects all consumers, leading to increased prices, job losses, and a negative impact on economic growth across the country.
#war
Breitbart: Report: Russia Promising Cubans ‘Express’ Citizenship if They Fight in Ukraine
At least 14 Cuban citizens have signed up to fight in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russia is offering fast-tracked citizenship to foreigners who join its forces for at least a year. Cuban citizens only need a valid passport to join the army, and each will receive around $255 per month, with the chance to obtain Russian nationality after a year of service. The Cubans have reportedly already begun appearing in Russian propaganda materials.
#foreignaffairs
The Epoch Times: G-7’s 'De-Risk, Not Decouple' Approach to China Is Three Pronged: Experts
The G7 summit has announced a "de-risk, not decouple" approach to China on economic issues with a commitment to building "constructive and stable relations" combined with reducing "excessive dependencies" on the country's Communist regime, yet at the same time tackling its non-market policies and practices that have affected the global economy. China has called for the G7 to deliver on their commitment not to decouple. The statement does say that China's people will be negatively affected, but that it was the actions of the Communist Party that led to these measures. However, Communist officials claim that the statement is an "anti-China workshop" and an urge for "confrontation between the camps".
The "de-risk, not decouple" approach towards China will have three aspects: Firstly, targeting high-tech research and development and the supply of precision semiconductors to isolate them from the Communist Party; secondly, restricting China's precision manufacturing and production of important raw materials, such as rare earths, and finding other sources of supply; and thirdly, production of consumer goods for the general market. Although the G-7 nations are focussed on cooperation with regards to consumer goods, it is expected that as the cost of land and labour in China continues to rise, these industries will naturally relocate to other countries. Although the CCP expressed anger about the G7 meeting, it is necessary for countries to take defensive measures to protect their democratic systems and national security against China's "malign practices".
#economy
Forbes: Debt Default ‘X-Date’ Now Set For June 5—Not June 1—Buying White House And GOP Precious Negotiating Time
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sets June 5 as the new deadline for avoiding a debt default, giving the White House and GOP negotiators four more days to strike a deal. House Republicans are optimistic regarding a potential deal, but obstacles still remain. Yellen warns that a failure to reach a deal could result in massive hits to financial markets and American jobs, as well as higher interest rates and the potential triggering of a recession.
The Epoch Times: BC Extends Reach of Property Tax Aimed at Turning Empty Houses Into Rental Homes
British Columbia expands real estate speculation tax to six new municipalities, including Squamish and Ladysmith. Homeowners in these areas will need to declare how their property was used in 2023 and failure to do so could result in a penalty of between half a percent and two percent of the property’s total value, dependent on whether the owner is Canadian or foreign. The tax has been in place since 2018 to ensure homes are available for people and not left empty, with funds raised going towards building new, affordable housing .
#religion
Townhall: Amazing Grace in Ohio
Hard as Nails ministry group invades a religious retreat and spreads the message of God's love through actual human encounter at a local frozen custard shop. Their focus on sensitivity to sin and suffering offers a meeting ground for encounter and service that aims to help a society plagued by loneliness and disconnection.
The Blaze: LA Dodgers now promote 'Christian Faith and Family Day,' even as controversy regarding anti-Christian drag queens lingers: 'We are grateful for the opportunity to talk about Jesus'
The L.A. Dodgers faced criticism for promoting a "Pride Night" event featuring drag queens but canceled their invitation following backlash. However, after the involvement of LGBTQ+ groups, the Dodgers reinvited the faux-nuns and issued an apology. Meanwhile, the decision to hold a Christian Faith and Family Day on July 30th offers respite for Christians from the organization and features star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, known for being outspoken about his faith.
#culture
Daily Wire: Conservative Fans Demand Answers: Will Chip And Joanna Gaines Side With Target, Or Against?
Conservative fans of Chip and Joanna Gaines are calling for the couple to cut ties with Target due to their "over-the-top" pride collection for 2023. Some of the controversial items being sold include "chest binders" and "tuck-friendly" swimwear for transgender individuals, as well as rainbow merchandise for pets. Despite the boycott gaining traction and Target reporting a $6 billion decrease in market capitalization, Chip and Joanna have remained silent. Fans are flocking to Chip's Instagram page and their Magnolia page to demand answers and take a stand. This is not the first time the Gaineses have faced controversy, but it is the first time they have angered their conservative fans.
Flag And Cross: Kurt Cobain's Hair Inside Signed 'Heart-Shaped Box' On Sale For $20,000
Locks of Kurt Cobain's hair, alongside a signed "Heart-Shaped Box", are up for auction at $20,000. The hairdresser gave the lock to her niece, who placed it in the heart-shaped box, bearing Cobain's signature "Krudt" from a 1993 “In Utero” tour. It is selling as 200 fractions in the form of NFT digital tokens.
Forbes: The 10 Best New Movies On Netflix In 2023: May Edition
Netflix has added several standout films in the first half of 2023, including A Man Called Otto, Hunger, and The Mother, all with impressive storytelling and unique aesthetics. Other notable additions include Murder Mystery 2, The Magician’s Elephant, The Son, and The Woman King, which features an all-female warrior ensemble defending an African kingdom. Honorable mentions include True Spirit, The Snowman, and Pamela, a Love Story.
The Babylon Bee: Disney Remake Just Like Classic Disney Movie But Bad
The live-action remake of The Little Mermaid is being panned by critics and fans alike, with many calling it "bad" despite advances in CGI and ethnic diversity. The film delves into gritty reality with themes of modern race dynamics and sexual consent, abandoning the escapism and animation of the original. Children are among the harshest critics, with some reportedly leaving screenings in tears at how bad it was.
Spectator USA: The Little Mermaid and the perils of Disney live-action remakes
Disney's live-action Little Mermaid has received surprisingly positive reviews, with Halle Bailey's performance as Ariel being universally acclaimed. However, this has disappointed fans hoping for a Cats-level disaster. The film's success will likely lead to more remakes of Disney classics, perpetuating the recent trend of uninspired cinematically undistinguished adaptations.
Forbes: What You Need To Know Before You Watch Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
Disney's latest live-action adaptation, "The Little Mermaid", features a cast that has a personal connection with the original movie. Halle Bailey, who plays the titular lead, sees her five-year journey with the movie as a transformative experience that helped her find herself. Co-star Melissa McCarthy says the cast's humanity stopped the characters from becoming "caricatures." The movie, which tells the story of a young mermaid who trades her voice for human legs and love, ultimately centers around love and the lessons that parents can learn from their children.
#education
Daily Wire: Friday Afternoon Update: Burger King Owes Nearly $8 Million After Lawsuit, American Tourist Bitten By Shark, GOP Takes Action Against Biden’s Student Debt Plan
House rejects Biden's $400B student loan forgiveness plan, MSU professor sued over political group, Burger King pays $8M for slip and fall, and more.
#crime
The Blaze: 1 of 4 suspects in botched home invasion shot and killed, 2 teens and a adult arrested, according to Florida police
One home invader was shot and killed and three others arrested after a botched attempt to rob a home in Port Charlotte, Florida. The victims were unharmed but two of their dogs were shot, with one dying as a result. Three of the assailants, two teenagers and one of the homeowner's neighbours, have been charged in connection with the incident, and police have said they are expecting further charges to be filed.
Fox News: Dems make last minute changes to soften criminal penalties in bill intended to save thousands from drug deaths
Nevada Democrats have weakened a bill intended to crack down on fentanyl possession by significantly lowering the threshold for low-level trafficking charges from 4 grams to 28 grams. The amendment, which was presented last minute by Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford and passed out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, came as a "compromise" between interest groups and has been criticized by those who believe it will hamper fentanyl-related prosecutions. Meanwhile, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo has called for any possession of fentanyl to be a felony offense.
Washington Free Beacon: FBI Raids Lib Journo's Home in Connection With Tucker Leaks
Liberal journalist Timothy Burke's home was raided by the FBI in connection with the leaked Fox News clips that went viral on social media in early May. A letter from a federal prosecutor confirmed that the raid was related to a third party who hacked Fox and passed materials on to Media Matters and Vice. The investigation is ongoing.
#sports
Fox News: Brewers may relocate if $448 million in renovations to stadium aren't made: report
Milwaukee Brewers' American Family Field needs $448 million renovations or the team may move elsewhere. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has delivered a warning, citing the need to improve attendance. The team's lease can be extended to 2043 if the renovations are done.
#technology
Fox News: Fox News Poll: Top reactions to AI? Voters say 'dangerous' and 'afraid'
The majority of voters believe that artificial intelligence technology will change the way people live in the US in the next few years. A Fox News national survey revealed that the most common reaction to AI was fear, with 16% of respondents saying they were afraid or found it dangerous. Other negative reactions included believing that it was a bad idea (11%), or that it could not be trusted (8%). Positive sentiments were less common, with 7% finding AI innovative and 6% excited or cautiously optimistic.
#other
The Epoch Times: Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, Mvts 1 and 4 | Johns Creek High School Chamber Orchestra
Amidst the Spring Concert, young conductor Young K. Kim leads the Johns Creek High School Chamber Orchestra to a rousing performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 in C Minor. The 1st and 4th movements are played, from the explosive Allegro con brio to the lively concluding Allegro.
Breitbart: Nolte: Analysis Predicts Death of Cable News Within Decade – Tee Hee
Cable TV is a scam, and by subscribing, you are financing propaganda outlets like CNN, MSNBC, and Comedy Central that hate you and are seeking your destruction. The only way to kill these basement-rated networks is by canceling your cable TV package, including satellite TV and streaming cable services. The cord-cutting math doesn't lie, and the cancer of cable news will likely be dead within the decade.