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1 Jun 2023
#politics
Breitbart: Mace: McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal 'Not a Win for the American People'
Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) criticized the debt limit bill negotiated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) with the Biden administration, stating it was "not a win for the American people." Mace claimed it did not include a limit on the debt ceiling and expanded government welfare, while adding $4 trillion to the debt and worsening inflation. She also argued that progressives got all their projects funded while Republicans received nothing. Mace ultimately voted against the bill.
Red State: Courtesy Cards: Because Who Needs Rules When You Know a Cop?
A New York cop is suing the NYPD over the use of unofficial “courtesy” cards. The cards are circulated among law enforcement officers and their friends and can be used to avoid minor motoring fines. Unofficially recognized by the NYPD, the cards operate as a perk of the job. The cards have been exchanged for discounts at bars and restaurants and during home improvement projects. The lawsuit says that officers who break the code and issue tickets to relatives or cardholders can face serious consequences while those who adhere to the practice are more often praised. The practice highlights elitism and favouritism and the need for an unprejudiced approach to law enforcement.
Daily Wire: NH Governor Sununu Blasts Trump For Touting Cuomo’s COVID Response Over DeSantis: ‘It’s Bulls***!’
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu criticized former President Donald Trump for claiming that Andrew Cuomo handled COVID better than Ron DeSantis. Sununu called Trump's statement "bulls***" and stated that New York handled the pandemic poorly, while Florida and other states did a great job. He also noted that it was a "discredit and disservice to all the other red states" that Trump would put Cuomo over other Republican interests.
The Right Scoop: Freedom Caucus members float ousting Speaker McCarthy over debt ceiling deal ahead of vote
Some members of the House Freedom Caucus are unhappy with the debt ceiling deal, and have threatened to use parliamentary procedure to remove Speaker McCarthy. Reps. Dan Bishop and Chip Roy have vocally opposed the deal, but other caucus members, including Rep. Jim Jordan, believe that ousting McCarthy would be a "terrible idea." It is uncertain whether or not McCarthy's speakership is actually in danger.
The Epoch Times: Pennsylvania Voter ID Debate Unlikely to be Resolved by 2024
The Pennsylvania Election Law Advisory Board recently discussed two voter ID options. The first option would recommend expanding the current list of ID options that would be accepted from first-time voters. The second option would make recommendations for voter ID requirements for all voters. Democrats believe that requiring voters to provide ID will disenfranchise the poor, while Pennsylvania Republicans believe ID is a necessary security measure. The board voted 8-6 to discuss voter ID for all. The conversation has been tabled to the board’s next quarterly meeting.
Red State: WATCH: Chip Roy Goes Nuclear on Republicans Over Debt Ceiling Deal
Texas Representative Chip Roy criticized his Republican colleagues for agreeing to a debt ceiling deal with President Joe Biden. Roy argued that the deficit savings were minimal and claimed that the deal only slows the growth of government rather than addressing the out-of-control spending. He further criticized the two-year spending cap and loopholes and gimmicks that would allow the White House to escape its obligations under the agreement. Though Roy acknowledged that negotiating with a Democratic Party that ignores basic common sense and reason is difficult, he ultimately mocked the 2% cut in Biden's IRS expansion and the failure to secure the Southern border.
Daily Wire: Cruz Blasts Biden Admin For Funding Extreme University Group That Casts Republicans As Nazis
Sen. Ted Cruz slams the Biden administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for funding a far-left university group that links conservatives to Nazis. DHS's Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program gave millions of dollars to the University of Dayton to fight "domestic violence extremism and hate movements" by using a chart that places mainstream conservative organizations on the same plane as neo-Nazi groups. Cruz calls this an example of the Biden administration weaponizing the federal government "to target you."
The Epoch Times: House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill in Bipartisan Vote, Moves to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary suspension of the nation's debt ceiling, avoiding financial default. The bill was a compromise negotiated by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy. It suspends the debt ceiling until Jan. 1, 2025 and consists of spending cuts, workers' requirements for social welfare programs, reforms to permit oil and gas drilling, and clawbacks of $20 billion in IRS funding and $30 billion in unspent COVID-19 relief funds. Members of both parties saw it as an imperfect solution.
The bill includes consequential reforms that will lift people out of poverty and into the workforce and rein in government overreach, said Minority Leader McCarthy. While the bill is not perfect, it saves the U.S. from economic catastrophe, said Rep. Fernandez. Republicans praised the streamlined process for obtaining drilling permits and absence of new taxes for government programs. Democrats were angered by the work requirements placed on some recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Both sides gained something through the bill as well. The Senate will consider the bill immediately, with a vote to come as early as June 1.
The Epoch Times: White House Cautious About Calling China, Russia 'Evil Regimes'
White House refuses to label China and Russia as "evil regimes" despite their reported abuses, concentration camps, and unprovoked wars. National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby, insisted that President Biden does not conduct foreign policy in that manner and prefers to maintain open lines of communication with Beijing to avoid misunderstandings. However, Kirby also acknowledged that the U.S. views its relationship with China as a "competition" and that the G-7 leaders will respond to China's economic coercion and other unfair practices. This comes after reports that a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group has been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure since 2021.
Fox News: House passes McCarthy-Biden debt ceiling deal, sends to Senate five days before funding crunch
The House passed a bill implementing the debt ceiling agreement negotiated by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The bill cuts non-defense discretionary spending over the next two years and was supported by majorities in both parties. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a vote is expected to take place this week.
#society
Breitbart: Watch: Man Crashes Drag Beauty Pageant, Slams Crown on Stage After Spouse Wins Second Place
The runner-up's husband threw and broke the crown when his partner lost the Miss Gay Mato Grosso beauty pageant in Brazil. The competition was intense, and Becker's partner came in second to Belini. Becker's husband rushed on stage, picked up the crown, slammed it to the ground a second time and tried to escort her off. He caused damage and inconvenience to the event, which plans to file a police report and a claim for compensation. The organizers denounced the actions as criminal and will take legal action.
The Blaze: LGBTQ flag burned outside classroom of transgender teacher as parents protest against Pride event at Los Angeles grade school
Parents in Los Angeles were outraged over a planned LGBTQ event at a local elementary school, which included a reading of a book on non-traditional marriages. The dispute culminated in an LGBTQ flag being burned outside the classroom of a transgender teacher, who was removed by the school district as a safety measure. Police are now investigating the incident as a potential hate crime.
#foreignaffairs
Fox News: China Xi Jinping tells national security team to prepare for ‘worst-case scenario’ as leaders warn of AI risks
Chinese President Xi Jinping advised his national security team to prepare for the worst-case scenario amid increasing internal and external threats to the nation. The comments were made during a meeting of the Chinese Communist Party’s National Security Commission, and Xi called for preparing to undergo major high-wind, rough-wave and perilous-storm tests. He advised staying aware of complex security circumstances and putting in dedicated efforts to safeguard security governance of internet data and AI.
The Chinese Communist Party’s National Security Commission discussed the need for safeguarding political security, improving security governance of internet data and AI, and a new pattern of development with a new security architecture. Party leaders warned of risks posed by advancements in AI while reinforcing the need to assess potential risks and ensure the safety, reliability and ability to control it. China already dedicates vast resources to suppressing political threats, with police and security personnel receiving more spending than the military.
The Epoch Times: Johnston Plans to Keep Role as Special Rapporteur Despite Commons Vote Calling for Him to Step Down
Former governor general David Johnston refuses to step down from his mandate to probe foreign interference in Canadian politics despite a House of Commons motion on May 31 to have him do so. The motion was introduced by NDP MP Jenny Kwan and supported by the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois, calling on Johnston to “step aside from his role” and for the government to form a public commission of inquiry. Johnston had investigated allegations that Beijing tried to interfere in the past two federal elections and recommended against a public inquiry. Trudeau said he had confidence in Johnston, but opposition parties criticised his appointment because of family connections to the prime minister.
#economy
Forbes: House Passes Bill To Avert Debt Ceiling Crisis
The House votes to suspend the debt ceiling until 2025 in a bipartisan vote on legislation negotiated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden to stave off a financial collapse. The bill would suspend the $31.4 trillion cap on federal borrowing through January 2025, prevent the government from running out of money, and roll back some of Biden's policy priorities.
National Review: House Passes Biden-McCarthy Debt-Ceiling Deal with Backing of Two Thirds of GOP Caucus
The House voted to approve a bipartisan debt-ceiling deal, which will prevent a default on US debt. Kevin McCarthy hailed it as the “largest spending cut that Congress has ever voted for”. The agreement suspends the $31.4tn debt limit until Jan 1, 2025, reduces budget deficits by about $1.5tn from 2023 to 2033 and caps spending in the 2024 and 2025 budgets. Biden warned that a default would cause an economic recession and job losses. It now moves to the Senate where it is expected to pass.
#culture
Forbes: Creator Of The World's Most High-Tech Theme Park Ride Reveals Its Secrets
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi has opened as the world's largest indoor theme park, measuring almost two million square feet. The park boasts intricate theming and decoration, as well as the world's largest LED screen, which envelopes a circular room, showing off underwater imagery. The highlight of the theme park, however, is the Hypersphere 360, a ride in a spherical probe that takes guests on a trip around the world to visit endangered sea life. The ride boasts 80 seats that rotate around the inside rim of the sphere and even tilt up and down on an axis, giving the impression of the sphere bobbing up and down on water currents.
Breitbart: ‘The Flash’ Director Says He Won’t Recast Ezra Miller in Sequel Despite Legal Troubles
Director of The Flash movie, Andy Muschietti, has stated that he will not recast gender non-binary star Ezra Miller, who has faced legal troubles, for a possible sequel. Muschietti used Miller’s preferred “they/them” pronouns and described the actor as playing “that character as well as they did” during a podcast interview. Miller’s producer for the film, Barbara Muschietti, also defended him. Miller’s troubles include allegations of assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and child endangerment. Despite this, Hollywood seems to be standing by Miller, with James Gunn, head of DC Studios, offering support, although he later hedged his bets.
#health
Fox News: RFK Jr rips Trump over ties to Big Pharma: 'legalized bribery'
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. criticized Donald Trump for his links to Big Pharma, claiming that Trump owns stock in both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. Kennedy claims that Trump placed "pharma shills" in his administration and accepted a $1 million donation from Pfizer for his 2016 inauguration committee. Journalist Pedro Gonzalez echoed these claims, adding that Scott Gottlieb and Alex Azar, former Trump administration officials, had connections to the pharmaceutical industry as an executive and lobbyist, respectively. Kennedy alleges that he was contacted by the Trump White House to be part of a vaccine safety commission investigating the potential link between childhood vaccinations and autism, but was cut off after a few meetings with the transition team.
#crime
Fox News: Michigan man allegedly kills half-sister over business dispute
A Michigan man shot and killed his half-sister after an argument broke out between them in a parking lot. According to officials, Zachary Holston III was leaving the family business with his half-sister, Rita Evans, and others when they got into a physical altercation over paperwork inside Holston's car. Holston drew his firearm and shot Evans, who later died at the hospital. Holston has been charged with second degree murder and felony firearm charges.
#sports
Fox News: NFL contender appears to be out on DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes
DeAndre Hopkins continues to search for a team that he can join for the upcoming NFL season. Although Hopkins is a top free agent, the New York Jets seem content with their current receiving corps and are unlikely to sign Hopkins despite their surplus cap room.
Forbes: Arsenal Lost The Premier League, But They Did Not Bottle It
Arsenal lost the Premier League title after spending 248 days at the top of the table in the 2022/23 season. They had one win, three draws, and one loss to show for their month of April, before two losses in their 36th and 37th games sealed it. The lack of mental fortitude is a predetermined conclusion irrespective of circumstance, and something mostly looked for critically in the home stretch.
#outdoors
Breitbart: Ten-Pound Maltese Scares Off Coyotes Attacking Fur Brother
Vinny, an 11-year-old Maltese mix with just three teeth, scared off two coyotes that attacked his fur brother Harley outside their home in Mission Viejo, California. Surveillance footage captured the two dogs wandering outside through the doggy door before a coyote jumped over the fence and attacked Harley. The rescue pooch Vinny charged at the coyote, causing it to let go of Harley and run away. Harley was hurt but is now healing, while the family is commending Vinny for his bravery.
Fox News: Florida veteran and MMA fighter wrangles 10-foot alligator near elementary school: video
A Florida MMA fighter wrangled a 10-foot alligator in front of a crowd of nearly 200 people outside a school in Jacksonville, grabbing it by the tail and later the neck. The crowd cheered as Mike Dragich struggled with the reptile, and he compared the experience to walking through a crowd of screaming fans to get to a wrestling ring. Dragich's antics also drew comparisons with Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates the state has a population of 1.3 million alligators, which are considered a conservation success story.