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America First News
13 Jun 2023
#politics
Townhall: Biden’s Kennedy Headache Is Rapidly Turning Into a Migraine
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is gaining traction in his primary challenge against Joe Biden, with polls showing him consistently polling in the double digits. While Kennedy has never held political office and is ideologically estranged from the rest of the Democratic Party, he has distinguished himself through his unconventional views and methods of reaching demographics that mainstream Democrats ignore. This is reminiscent of Bernie Sanders' campaign in 2016, and Kennedy's candidacy poses a challenge for the Biden campaign, as engaging with him could polarize the party and draw attention to concerns about Biden's age and mental condition.
PJ Media: ‘Degenerate’ Transgender Activists Strip at White House Pride Event With Kids Present
Transgender activists stripped topless during a Pride event hosted by Joe Biden at the White House, with children present. Conservative figures criticized the display, with Turning PointUSA's Charlie Kirk identifying the activists on Twitter and The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles questioning the White House's invite list. The display caused an international scandal and led to further criticism of the Biden administration's treatment of LGBTQ issues.
National Review: House Republicans Subpoena Hunter Biden Business Associate
Republicans on the House Oversight committee subpoenaed Hunter Biden's former associate Devon Archer to testify on his involvement with foreign overseas ventures of the Biden family. Archer served alongside Biden on the board of Ukrainian gas company Burisma Holdings. Republicans allege that Joe Biden demanded that Ukraine fire prosecutor Viktor Shokin, who was investigating Burisma at the time, in order to protect his son's interests. The FBI whistleblower report also claimed that the Ukrainian owner of Burisma provided $10 million in order to secure Shokin's termination as a favor to the Bidens. The committee is concerned with foreign nationals buying access and influence into the US political sphere.
#war
Fox News: Belarus' president says he won't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons if his country faces aggression
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claims he will not hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to deter potential aggression from outside countries. Vladimir Putin has announced the planned deployment of short-range nuclear weapons to Moscow's ally Belarus. The tactical nuclear weapons will be moved to Belarusian territory in early July, but Putin emphasized that Russia will retain control of them.
#foreignaffairs
Foreign Policy: Tony Blinken Is Creating a Kosovo Crisis
The United States and European Union's standoff with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has been compared to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky approaches autonomy strategically, Washington focuses on Pristina’s obligation to establish an association of Serb-majority municipalities. The US and EU need to provide clarity on a sequence of steps that Kosovo and Serbia need to take in order to implement the agreement, according to Foreign Affairs.
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The Epoch Times: 7 Die as Cyclone Barrels Towards Western India, Pakistan
Cyclone Biparjoy is set to hit India's Gujarat Province and southern Pakistan. Four boys drowned in rough seas off Mumbai before the storm and high waves pounded Gujarat's coastal areas, uprooting trees and causing a wall collapse that killed three people. Over 20,500 people have been evacuated in Gujarat as shipping ports, offshore oil installations and most schools have suspended operations until Friday. It is expected that the cyclone will land with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125-135 km (78-84 miles) per hour and gusting to 150 km (93 miles) per hour.
The Epoch Times: US Says China Envoy Attempted to Use 'Pressure Tactic' on South Korea
China's ambassador to South Korea, Xing Haiming, may have employed pressure tactics on South Korea when he warned the country to not bet on China losing in a rivalry with the US, according to John Kirby, spokesman for the US National Security Council. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and First Vice Foreign Minister Chang Ho-jin criticized Xing’s attitude as a diplomat and warned of potential harm to national interests. Xing had suggested that the US was trying to suppress China and those who bet against China will regret it later. While South Korea awaits an "appropriate" response to Xing's "distorted" comments, China's assistant minister for foreign affairs Nong Rong expressed Beijing's dissatisfaction over South Korea’s inappropriate response to Xing's remarks. The Washington Declaration, signed by Yoon and President Joe Biden on 26 April, prioritizes U.S. extended deterrence measures that drew criticism from Chinese state media. Other countries including China, Russia, and North Korea have also commented on the strengthened Korea-US alliance, which Kwon Young-se, Unification Minister of South Korea, said could enhance the nation’s future dialogue with China.
#economy
The Epoch Times: US Inflation Slows to Lowest Level in 2 Years as Food, Energy Prices Continue Downward Trend
May's inflation rate in the US was recorded at 4%, marking the lowest rate of inflation in two years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that consumer price index rose just 0.1%, which was below the market estimate of 0.2%. The energy index was found to have declined 11.7% year over year, with the shelter index rising 8% over the same time frame, looking ahead to June, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Inflation Nowcasting predicts a 3.3% annualised rate.
Forbes: Crisp & Green: Raising Its Profile With Its New York City Store
Minnesota-based salad chain Crisp & Green opens its first New York City location in the NoMad neighborhood. The franchise, which has stores across 10 states in the US, will use the new shop to compete with national rivals Sweetgreen and Just Salad, saying the challenge is worth the risk. Despite being considered "the underdog" in the market, founder and executive chairman Steele Smiley said there was plenty of room in the sandbox and the demand for healthy food had skyrocketed. The company is also planning to open a further 35 locations by the end of the year, with all branches franchised.
The Epoch Times: Mark Cuban Says Companies Going 'Woke' Is 'Good Business'
Billionaire Mark Cuban says it is “good for business” for companies to go “woke” and cater to customers’ needs. He also claims that most CEOs know this and are happy to wait out news cycles. Cuban’s comments come as Target has reportedly lost around $15 billion in market value since mid-May amid the backlash over its controversial LGBT-themed children’s products. Similarly, Anheuser-Busch lost nearly $25 billion in market value following its partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney for a campaign, and consumer behavior data analytics firm Circana reports that Bud Light competitor Modelo Especial ranked number one in May.
Fellow “Shark Tank” judge Kevin O’Leary argues that such losses show that the market will punish companies that become too distant from their primary mandate. Other experts warn that Anheuser-Busch’s reputation could suffer in the long term following its controversial involvement with Mulvaney. Dave Williams, vice president of analytics and insights at Bump Williams Consulting, suggests that the summer months are particularly important for companies in the alcohol industry, and warns that missed opportunities can be almost impossible to recover.
Fox News: Bipartisan bill would ban China, 'hostile' countries from manufacturing inventions funded by US taxpayers
Sens. Baldwin and Vance are introducing the Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2023 to ban China and other hostile countries from manufacturing American taxpayer-funded technologies. The bill will require federal agencies to license new products only to American manufacturers. It will also entirely prohibit waivers for license applications from companies that intend to manufacture in a "country of concern" and require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to improve coordination with other federal agencies to encourage the commercialization of federal research by domestic manufacturers.
The bipartisan effort aims to ensure that cutting-edge American innovation is also American-made, strengthening the manufacturing sector and supporting American jobs. The bill seeks to end the practice of allowing American breakthroughs to be offshored to nations like China and Russia. Michael Stumo, CEO of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, praised the bill and said that it makes no sense for taxpayer money to incentivize research that will then be produced in hostile countries.
Red State: BREAKING: Inflation Up 4 Percent Over Last May, Coming in Lower Than Expected
Inflation has dropped from last year's peak, providing hope that the Federal Reserve will halt interest rate hikes. The Consumer Price Index shows that inflation rose by 4%, lower than expected; however, core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose by 5.3%. The Federal Reserve is aiming to get inflation below 2%, and most investors are pricing in a pause in rate hikes. The White House is optimistic that the US can escape the current economic crisis without triggering another recession.
The Federalist Papers: Mark Cuban's Delusional Moment: Declares Going Woke 'Good For Business' Amid Bud Light and Target Boycotts
Mark Cuban defends progressive politics in business, arguing that it's good for business to have a workforce that reflects your customers and their values. He believes that boycotts due to political reasons will pass and advises executives to ignore their former customers' preferences. Cuban alludes to Bud Light and Target's losses due to conservative boycotts and suggests that waiting out the news cycle is the way to handle boycotts. However, Bud Light's parent company, Anheuser-Busch, might not be so patient, as the brand continues to suffer severe consequences.
Daily Wire: It’s Working: U.S. Companies Cutting Talk Of Woke Initiatives After Backlash
Executives at US companies are cutting mentions of ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) due to backlash from consumers fed up with their focus on woke initiatives. While company executives have reduced mentions of ESG and DEI on earnings calls by 31%, scant evidence exists that public companies have reduced the initiatives. The National Center for Public Policy Research has almost doubled the number of proposals it issued from last year that target companies.
Anheuser-Busch has lost approximately $27 billion in market value since April 1, when the Dylan Mulvaney controversy exploded. The company's stock plummeted 19.98% from its high in March, entering the zone of a bear market. Similarly, Target lost $12 billion in market value over eight days due to a consumer boycott triggered by its LGBTQ merchandise.
Forbes: Inflation Fell To 4% In May—Lowest Reading In More Than Two Years
Inflation in the US eased to a multiyear low of 4% in May, slightly below estimates and the lowest rate since March 2021. Despite this, inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, with the consumer price index up 19% compared to May 2020. The persistent stretch of inflation is due to the pandemic-era supply chain and Russia's invasion of Ukraine's impact on energy and commodity prices.
#military
Fox News: NATO's largest-ever air force drill sends message to Russia
NATO has launched its largest-ever "Air Defender" military exercise in Germany, involving 25 countries, 10,000 personnel and 250 aircraft. The drills, which aim to boost preparedness against drone, missile and aircraft attacks, will run until 23 June. NATO said the exercises had been organised over several years and will "primarily take place over the North Sea, the Baltic Sea and Southern Germany". The US is sending thousands of service personnel, mainly from National Guard units.
Ukrainian troops have claimed they have retaken seven villages from Russian forces in the past week, according to the country's Deputy Defense Minister. Though Ukraine faces a "tough" battle, the acquisition of land is considered "very important", said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a video address.
#crime
The Blaze: Breaking: 10 injured in Denver shooting, including suspect, after Nuggets' NBA title win, police say
Nine people were injured in a mass shooting in Denver after the Nuggets won their first NBA championship. The incident took place in the area with the largest crowds celebrating the win at around 12:30 a.m. The suspected shooter was among those injured but was taken into custody. Police are expected to release more information later in the day.
#sports
Fox News: Ex-NFL running back Peyton Hillis recalls harrowing experience saving 2 children from drowning
Former NFL player Peyton Hillis rescued his son and niece from drowning in the Gulf of Mexico, but ended up in hospital for two weeks after developing lung and kidney issues. The incident happened earlier this month on the beach in Pensacola, Florida. Hillis said he saved his niece first, passing his son to do so, before getting his son back to safety and passing out in the process. The former Cleveland Browns running back spoke about the near-fatal experience in an interview on ABC's "Good Morning America" with Michael Strahan.
Forbes: Real Madrid Ready To Launch Kylian Mbappe Bid As PSG Name Asking Price: Reports
Real Madrid are set to make an offer for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe, who has reportedly decided against renewing his contract with his current club when it expires next year. PSG has given Mbappe the choice of agreeing to a new contract or being sold, and sources say that Real Madrid are willing to pay €150m for the French forward. PSG have previously rejected a €160m bid for Mbappe from Real Madrid in 2021.
#other
The Epoch Times: India-Controlled Kashmir Hit by a 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake, No Damage Reported, Officials Say
An earthquake with a 5.4 magnitude struck Indian-controlled Kashmir, causing tremors throughout Delhi and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. There were no reports of immediate damage.
Fox News: Call it a comeback: Toyota Land Cruiser returning to USA
Toyota is bringing back the Land Cruiser name to the US with an all-new model. The Land Cruiser is built on the same platform as the Toyota Sequoia and the recently unveiled Lexus GX, and is positioned as a serious, premium off-roader. Although Toyota did not provide any details about the US model, it is expected to have a selection of turbocharged V6 engines and possibly a hybridized version in the future. The Land Cruiser was last sold in the USA in 2021 and was only available in high-end trims starting at $86,740.