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America First News
20 Jun 2023
#politics
PJ Media: Blinken Panders to Murderous CCP, Promises No U.S. Support for Taiwan Independence
US Secretary of State Blinken visited China and asserted that the US does not support Taiwan's independence, contradicting previous assurances from the Biden administration. Blinken even used CCP propaganda to justify this statement. The CCP's claims on Taiwan are illegitimate, and Blinken's statements legitimize them. Blinken also stated that the US remains committed to its responsibilities under the Taiwan Relations Act, but his use of the term "status quo" echoes CCP propaganda and fails to acknowledge Taiwan's independent status. Blinken's focus on avoiding economic crises and maintaining positive dialogue with China shows a dangerous dependence on China, despite their hostility towards the US.
Breitbart: Republican Study Committee Budget Seeks to Save Medicare
The Republican Study Committee has unveiled its budget proposal aimed at boosting the solvency of Medicare by implementing a premium support model where private plans compete with a federal Medicare plan called the "Fed Plan". The budget would eliminate "duplicative and market-distorting subsidies" in Medicare plans in a bid to reduce costs and increase access to healthcare.
Breitbart: Congress Faces DOJ Resistance in Probe of Trump Indictment 'Double Standard'
House Republicans face challenges in holding the Department of Justice accountable for indicting former President Donald Trump. The DOJ maintained its stance on withholding non-public information about ongoing criminal proceedings and cited its "duty to safeguard the integrity" of its work. A parallel probe into President Biden is being conducted by the Oversight Committee chairman, with some resistance from the FBI.
Fox News: Nigerian president replaces all security chiefs in major shakeup
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has replaced the chiefs of all security services, including the army, air force, navy, police, and defense intelligence. This comes amid increasing violence and security concerns in the country, with conflicts in several regions and thousands killed in the past year. Tinubu took office in May with security as a top priority of his administration, and analysts have noted that limited resources often leave Nigerian security forces outgunned and outnumbered in violent hotspots.
Fox News: Mayor Bowser's former chief of staff sexually harassed staffer, report reveals
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's ex-chief of staff, John Falcicchio, is accused of sexually harassing a female staffer, following an investigation by the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel. The report alleges that Falcicchio made at least two physical sexual advances towards the woman and sent her sexually explicit content over Snapchat. Falcicchio resigned abruptly on 17 March, after the investigation was launched. A separate investigation into an allegation made by a second accuser is ongoing.
The Epoch Times: Abbott Vows Crackdown on 'Rogue' DAs Who Refuse to Prosecute Certain Crimes
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that permits courts to remove district attorneys for misconduct if they opt to not prosecute certain crimes. The law also removes pretrial “diversion programs” allowed for conditional dismissals of cases. Supporters believe that the law seeks to hold elected prosecutors accountable, while opponents argue that it undermines the separation of powers and that prosecutors should decide which cases to prosecute. Critics typically say the laws are undemocratic, while supporters believe that elected prosecutors must uphold laws and protect people, and if not they will be held accountable. This law is categorized under .
Newsbusters: MSNBC: Andrew Weissmann (D-FBI) Compares Americans Critical of DOJ to the KKK
Former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann appeared on MSNBC's Deadline: White House to discuss a Washington Post report that the FBI resisted probing Trump’s actions to steal the 2020 election. In the segment, Weissmann vehemently rejected the idea that the Justice Department should decline to go after Trump for fear of looking political, comparing it to a DA not prosecuting the murder of a black person due to fear of angering the KKK. Weissmann argued that not going after people is also a wrong, calling for the DOJ to prosecute charges against former President Trump without considering public perception. This segment falls under the hashtag.
The Epoch Times: The California Budget and Newsom’s Presidential Ambitions
California Governor Gavin Newsom's actions are all part of his plan to become President in 2025, with his negotiations over the California Legislature's budget for fiscal year 2023-24 a key part of this. The state is set to face a deficit of at least $31.5 billion, after last year's surplus of almost $100 billion, but there are accounting "gimmicks" that can be used. Proposition 25, passed by voters in 2010, removed the two-thirds vote threshold for passing a budget, giving Democrats the upper hand. Legislators can also pass "sham" budgets that are adjusted later with "trailer bills", making balancing the budget difficult.
#society
The Epoch Times: California to Spend $95 Million to Help Illegal Immigrants Affected by Storms
Winter storms flood crops and homes, leaving thousands of illegal immigrants working as field and service workers without shelter or jobs as summer approaches. A new state program is expected to provide aid to many such workers and small business owners who are still without work or a place to live. The program will remain available through May 31, 2024, or until all funds are spent.
Flag And Cross: Juneteenth Festival Abruptly Canceled After Two Teens Are Shot
Gunfire erupted during a Juneteenth celebration in Asheville, North Carolina, sending two minors to the hospital, and leading to the cancellation of the event's second day. Officers were able to arrest the two suspects and the investigation is ongoing. This is not the first time a Juneteenth celebration has been marred by violence, as last year's event in Washington led to the death of a 15-year-old boy. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the day Army Gen. Gordon Granger pronounced the slaves in Texas to be free at the end of the Civil War.
#economy
Fox News: NJ casinos boast $471M in May revenue, but in-person earnings down 2.4%
New Jersey's casinos, online gambling partnerships, and horse tracks earned nearly $471 million in May, up 9.4% from last year, due to online gambling and sports betting. However, in-person gambling revenue was down 2.4% from last year, with only three of nine casinos making more money in May than in 2019. Internet gambling and sports betting helped make up for some of the weakness in on-premises gambling, exposing a lasting change in consumer behavior as patrons make online slots and mobile sports betting part of their regular casino experience. Atlantic City's total gaming revenue this year reached $2 billion faster than any other year in the past decade.
The Epoch Times: Fired Orange County Power Authority CEO Receives Large Severance, in Part, for Silence
The Orange County Power Authority fired former CEO Brian Probolsky and paid him $450,000 in severance with a clause prohibiting him from making negative statements about the agency. Probolsky had filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that the agency's former board members wrongfully sought to hire Mike Posey. Some board members argued that the severance pay and additional cash were necessary to avoid potential legal battles and to start fresh, after facing criticisms of a lack of transparency and inexperienced management. The OCPA, established as a green alternative to Southern California Edison, has also been the subject of multiple audits.
#culture
Fox News: Rome opens site of Caesar's assassination to public
Rome's Largo Argentina temple complex, housing the "Sacred Area" where Julius Caesar was assassinated, has been opened to the public following funding from Bulgari. Four temples, the earliest dating back to the 3rd century BC, are situated beneath the complex, designated A, B, C and D, and were dedicated to Roman goddesses. Mussolini ordered the demolition of medieval palaces to allow the temples to be uncovered in the late 1920s and many of Domitian's original travertine paving stones still exist in the Sacred Area walkways. General admission costs €5 ($5.50).
Greek authorities have lifted their ban on pets visiting over 120 archaeological sites, including the Acropolis in Athens. The country, where animal welfare is not always well-respected, introduced the edict to combat the presence of stray dogs and prevention of any damage to monuments. Pet owners must comply with certain regulations for their pets to enter, including ensuring they are leashed, are not wearing spiked collars, and possess necessary papers, such as a health certificate, proving they have been vaccinated.
#health
Breitbart: RFK Jr. Calls Out Late Night Comedians Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart for Pushing Coronavirus Vaccine, Shaming Dissenters
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized late-night comedians Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart for promoting the COVID-19 vaccine and shutting down dissenting opinions. During his appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Kennedy claimed that the comedians stopped being funny when they stopped ridiculing authority and tried to silence those who questioned the vaccine. He also discussed the mainstream media’s attempts to discredit ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine as treatments for COVID-19.
Colbert was late-night comedy’s biggest vaccine promoter, even performing a dance number called “The Vax-Scene” to promote the vaccine. Meanwhile, Jon Stewart made fun of NFL star Aaron Rodgers’ decision to forgo the vaccine, saying he’d acquired natural immunity after recovering from COVID-19. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel went even further by saying hospitals shouldn’t treat unvaccinated patients who took ivermectin.
PJ Media: WATCH: Biden Regime HHS Secretary Lies About Force-Masking Kids
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra evades answering if masks for two-year-olds saved lives during COVID-19 pandemic in a congressional hearing. HHS coerced schools to implement masking policies by withholding federal funding until late 2022. Exchanges were obfuscatory and pointless since little of substance was provided towards the oversight granted to Congress in the Constitution.
#crime
Daily Wire: Parents Of Two Child Victims Killed In Covenant School Shooting Release Letters
The parents of two child victims killed in The Covenant School shooting submitted letters to a Tennessee court expressing why they believe the trans-identifying 28-year-old female shooter’s manifesto should remain private. School officials, the shooter’s parents, and a group of parents from the private Christian academy in Nashville have requested to keep the writings away from the public due to safety and security concerns and to avoid potential copycat crimes.
Breitbart: Eleven Shot at Party on Father's Day in Democrat-Run St. Louis
Eleven people, including 17-year-old Makao Moore, were shot at a party in downtown St. Louis, Missouri on Father's Day. Police found multiple firearms and shell casings at the scene, and a 17-year-old person of interest has been taken into custody. This incident is part of a larger problem of teenage parties going awry in Democrat-run St. Louis, and at least 55 people were shot in Chicago over the weekend as well.
#sports
Daily Wire: Officials Reveal Cause Of Death For Son Of Hall Of Fame Linebacker Ray Lewis: Report
Ray Lewis III, son of Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis, died from an accidental drug overdose. The 28-year-old was found unresponsive next to a pill, a used needle, and a small plastic bag inside an empty alcohol container at a Florida home. The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine a cause of death.
The Epoch Times: UCLA Lands Coveted Slovenian Guard Jan Vide
UCLA signed Slovenian guard Jan Vide, the fifth addition to their 2023 recruiting class. At the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in Lithuania, Vide was named MVP averaging 19.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.
The Epoch Times: Lionel Messi's Deal Could Hit $150M Before Endorsements
Lionel Messi is finalizing a $150 million deal that includes salary, signing bonus, and equity in Inter Miami until 2025, with an option for the following year. Revenue-sharing agreements with Adidas, Apple, and Fanatics are not included in the initial figure. MLS is not subsidizing the contract, and Messi will not have the same option as David Beckham to buy an MLS team. Messi, who officially becomes a free agent at the end of June, has selected Inter Miami over other overseas offers, including a reported $400 million a year to play in Saudi Arabia. His new deal will add to his already vast wealth.
Fox News: Rising MMA star Cris Lencioni in ICU after cardiac arrest, family says he's 'in his biggest fight yet'
MMA fighter Cris Lencioni, from Portland, suffered a cardiac arrest and is in the ICU; his family seeks to raise funds to support him during this difficult time. Lencioni, who competes in Bellator in the featherweight division, is in his biggest fight yet.
#outdoors
Breitbart: Rescuer Almost Drowns Trying to Save Woman Who Fell into Illinois Lake
A man and a woman fell off a boat in Lake Marie, Illinois, on Father's Day. The woman was rescued and given CPR, while the man suffered muscle cramps and a head injury. Both are in stable condition.
Fox News: Florida teen dies after being thrown from Jet Ski while not wearing a life jacket
Two Florida teenagers were on a single Jet Ski when the 17-year-old abruptly turned, causing both to be ejected into Lake Clinch in Frostproof, FL. The body of the 17-year-old was found Monday with the use of an underwater drone while the 15-year-old, who was wearing a life jacket, was able to make it back to the Jet Ski before alerting others in the area. It appears the older teen drowned as a result of not wearing a life jacket.