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America First News
21 Jun 2023
#politics
National Review: ‘Not as Dominant’: Post-Indictment Polling Suggests Trump’s Hold over the GOP May Be Loosening
Former President Donald Trump's political standing may be impacted by his second indictment, with some GOP primary voters becoming more shaken than in the past. Trump continues to dominate the Republican Party, but his position is no longer as strong as earlier in the year, as polling shows. Support for Trump has fallen in the wake of his second indictment, with more Republicans giving other candidates a second look, though it remains to be seen whether a rival will coalesce behind them. However, some polling supports the theory that Trump's base is not wavering, and it is suggested that independent voters may be the voters to watch.
Daily Wire: Durham Appears To Squeeze Schiff Zinger Into Trump-Russia Probe Testimony
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, special counsel John Durham and Rep. Adam Schiff sparred over the 2016 Trump Tower meeting. Schiff asked if Durham was "aware" that Mueller and congressional investigations revealed the meeting was predicated on a Russian official offering the Trump campaign dirt on Hillary Clinton. Durham responded that "people get phone calls all the time from individuals who claim to have information like that," referencing Schiff's past conversation with Russian prank callers. Durham criticized the meeting as "ill-advised" but not illegal, while Schiff claimed it was illegal to conspire to get opposition research from a hostile government. The exchange is categorized as .
The Federalist: Media: Hunter Biden Plea Deal Is A Tragedy About A Troubled Life
The media's coverage of Hunter Biden's tax evasion and illegal gun possession charges portrays him as a victim instead of acknowledging the public's victimhood. Reports from The Washington Post and The New York Times focus on Hunter's "complex relationship" with his father and struggles with addiction, rather than the absurd leniency of his plea deal and his corrupt influence-peddling schemes. The media's sympathy for Hunter fails to address the larger issue of the Bidens' corruption.
Washington Free Beacon: Lawyer for Rapper Kodak Black Complains Client Got 3 Years for Hunter Biden's Gun Crime
Kodak Black's lawyer claimed "two tiers of justice" after Hunter Biden avoided prison time for the same weapons charge that got Black a 3-year sentence. Biden was charged with possession of a firearm by someone who is an unlawful user of a controlled substance, but received no prison time and no felony convictions. Black, who had prior convictions, was pardoned by Trump after serving over three years. The Biden-Washington Free Beacon's reporting earlier this month chronicled Biden’s drug use in the days surrounding the gun purchase that led to federal charges.
Fox News: 'Central Park Five' member running for NYC council seat
Yusef Salaam, one of the wrongly convicted "Central Park Five," announced his candidacy for a New York City Council seat in a hotly-contested Democratic primary in a district marked by entrenched poverty and high rent burdens ( ). Salaam served nearly seven years in jail for a charge he was exonerated of in 2002, and he now wishes to use the platform he's gained from his story to help his community. Although Salaam has a relative lack of political experience, he has landmark endorsements from Black activist Cornel West and other high-profile figures ( ).
Red State: Justice Alito Leaves Progressive Smear Merchants Crying as He Scoops Them on Their Own Story
Justice Samuel Alito called out news organization ProPublica for publishing a false story that misrepresented a vacation he took with a billionaire, who was also a defendant in cases before the court. He published his opinion in a column in The Wall Street Journal, which came out five hours before the ProPublica article hit the press. The justice's reaction to the news organization's journalistic misconduct is seen as an unusual move. Critics however, have voiced their concern that Alito gave away information that shouldn't have been made public before it was revealed in the yet-to-be-published story .
Forbes: Judge Strikes Down Arkansas’ Gender-Affirming Care Ban—Here Are All The Other Transgender Health Restrictions Blocked By Courts
A federal court has blocked Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming care for transgender children, joining other states that have had similar bans or restrictions held up by court rulings. More than a dozen states have issued bans on gender-affirming care this year.
Lawsuits have been filed in most states with legislation targeting gender-affirming care, with requests for temporary or permanent injunctions. The American Civil Liberties Union has sued over restrictions in multiple states and pledged to challenge similar legislation in other states.
Washington Free Beacon: Source Close to Hunter Biden Says He Reached Settlement With Arkansas Baby Mama
Hunter Biden has reportedly settled a child support dispute with his four-year-old daughter's mother, which will reduce his monthly payments from $20,000 to $5,000. The settlement also allows him to avoid a court dispute that may have revealed information about his finances, according to a source close to Biden. The terms of the agreement are being worked out and the case is sealed. Biden also reportedly reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors on tax and gun charges, and the settlement would be the third legal issue resolved for him on Tuesday.
The Federalist Papers: House Forced to Vote on Two Biden Impeachment Resolutions - More Could Be Coming Soon
House Republicans are expected to vote on motions to impeach President Joe Biden and censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff of California this week. Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado will file a privileged motion to bring her articles of impeachment against Biden to the floor for a vote, while Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia is also looking at the same parliamentary tactic. Schiff was the target of a resolution proposed last week by Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, who said he deserved punishment for promoting the discredited Steele dossier and for making false claims regarding collusion between former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
Boebert’s two articles of impeachment against Biden focus on the crisis at the nation’s southern border. With Democrats in the majority in the upper chamber, Senate conviction on any impeachment charges against Biden appears unlikely. Greene’s articles of impeachment also focus on the border crisis and she has vented her frustration that some GOP members do not want to impeach Biden.
The Federalist: Dems Attack Durham To Deflect From Their Own Reputations
Former Special Counsel John Durham testified before lawmakers on the House Judiciary Committee, revealing the failure of the FBI to vet sources behind allegations of collusion between former President Donald Trump and the Russian government. He also said there is not a single piece of substantive information in the debunked Steele dossier that has been corroborated by the FBI or anyone else. Durham's investigations found issues with the bureaucracy that require accountability and are not susceptible to overnight fixes.
#society
Daily Wire: Chest Binders And Sleeping Bags: Summer Camps For Transgender Kids As Young As 4 The New Craze
Summer camps for transgender children as young as four are appearing all over the US. Camps operate from secret locations and provide accommodations for children to grow and express themselves without the supervision of caregivers, including parents. Counselors offer campers voice training, makeup sessions and other "trans-centered activities." Several camps do not disclose their locations to the public out of security concerns.
The Blaze: Meghan Markle SLAMMED as lazy grifter
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's podcast has been removed from Spotify, and Netflix has canceled Markle's animated series "Pearl." Their plan to have a private life in the US while keeping lucrative media deals is not going well. There are rumors that Netflix may not want to continue working with the couple due to the poor reception of their docuseries "Meghan and Harry."
Fox News: Scenic island aims to go 'phone-free' in first for screen-obsessed tourists
Finland has established the world's first phone-free island, Ulko-Tammio, off its southeast coastline to encourage people to disconnect from their smart devices and enjoy the islands' beauty this summer. Visitors are being asked to "digitally fast" voluntarily, and mobile connections will still be available in case of emergencies. Officials are hoping the initiative will take off in other tourist destinations as well. Psychologists have backed the move, saying it could improve well-being and help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Human Events: EXCLUSIVE: Author Peachy Keenan says conservative women aren’t
‘domestic extremists,’ but simply ‘extremely domestic’
Posobiec and Keenan discuss the shift back to the center in culture. Keenan's book "Domestic Extremism" advocates for the return to norms like men and women and marriage being normal. They agree that it's important to listen to babies and children.
Fox News: Fatal plane crash claims lives of pilot and passenger in Duluth
A small plane crashed near Duluth, killing the pilot and passenger. The aircraft had just completed an inspection and was on a return to service flight.
A Minneapolis gay bar has cut ties with Anheuser-Busch, citing issues with the company's integrity. This comes after a viral video of a former employee at a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch, Dylan Mulvaney, who is shown not intervening when a woman is sexually harassed.
The Right Scoop: WATCH: Live-streamer harasses a kind couple and threatens to bash their skulls in
A live-streamer harasses a couple for food and threatens to bash their skulls in if they don't comply. This behavior is anger-inducing and dangerous.
The Blaze: Library conference speaker tells librarians not to label LGBT+ books because 'it makes it too easy for parents or community members to find'
Valerie Byrd Fort, an instructor at the University of South Carolina, advised librarians at a Library 2.0 seminar to take pro-active steps to prevent parents and community members from finding LGBT+ books by not labeling them with "identity-based subject headings" and by providing students with privacy covers if needed. She recommended school and public librarians create rotating displays of recommended books, some with student volunteers, and provide a physical or digital list to students. Byrd Fort did not respond to a request for a comment, but a spokesperson for Library 2.0 emphasized that none of the speakers are compensated and their remarks don't represent the position of the conference organizers.
The Babylon Bee: Man Charged With Blasphemy For Not Removing Sandals While Using Rainbow Crosswalk
Man charged with blasphemy for walking on Austin's rainbow crosswalk with shoes on. The city has a new law that makes it illegal for straight people to use rainbow crosswalks without removing their shoes and vocally apologizing as they walk across. LGBTQ activist organizations are reportedly asking for the death penalty to be considered as punishment for the crime.
Breitbart: Watch Live: Senate Holds Hearing on ‘Protecting Pride'
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing to protect civil rights of LGBTQ+ Americans. Witnesses include swimmer Riley Gaines, Matt Sharp of Alliance Defending Freedom, and Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.
#foreignaffairs
Breitbart: Biden Spills 'Sensitive' Intelligence about Chinese Spy Balloon to Donors
President Biden revealed sensitive intelligence information about China at a fundraiser in California, sharing what US intelligence agencies had learned about the Chinese spy balloon incident earlier this year. The President reportedly surprised US officials with his revelations, discussing the internal confusion in Beijing during the incident, and telling attendees that the Chinese President was “really upset” by the Quad. Biden’s indiscretion may have also derailed diplomatic outreach to China, inviting criticism from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which described his remarks as “utterly absurd and irresponsible.”
#economy
Fox News: Biden admin backs down from sweeping EV proposal after saying it would boost energy security
The EPA has watered down a renewable fuels proposal which would have subsidized electric vehicles after appeals from refiners. Instead, the finalized program has veered from last year's proposal, which incentivised electric vehicle manufacturing and purchasing. Refiners are happy that the EPA has abandoned its attempt to turn the RFS (Renewable Fuel Standard) into another government subsidy program for electric vehicles and 'eRINS' do not belong in the RFS and shouldn't be resurrected, said Chet Thompson, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers president and CEO. The proposed eRIN obligation would have compelled petroleum refineries to subsidize EV companies for biofuel-generated electricity. Republican lawmakers also opposed the EPA RFS plan.
The finalized RFS program aims to ensure the steady growth of biofuels for transport use, reduce US oil imports and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EPA. It is expected to reduce imports of US oil by about 130,000 to 140,000 barrels per day over the next three years and produce economic benefits of up to $192 million. President Biden has vowed to ensure that 50% of new car sales are zero-emissions by 2030 while the EPA introduced its most ambitious regulations to push wider adoption of electric vehicles in April. These would lead to 67% of new sedan, crossover, SUV and light truck purchases being electric by 2032.
Forbes: The Best And Worst Performing Stocks So Far In 2023
Wall Street stocks recover from 2022 losses due to rising interest rates. The S&P 500 is up 15% this year, with Silicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia leading the way at 192%. Meta is also doing well, with a return of 134%, partly due to CEO Mark Zuckerberg's efforts to cut operating costs and investments in AI. Dish Network is the worst performer this year at -54%, with decreased operating margins, cyberattacks, high debt, and increased competition in the video streaming industry contributing to the drop. Advance Auto Parts and three regional banks are also among the worst performers.
The Epoch Times: The 'Great Resignation' Continues as Workers Look to Change Jobs: Survey
Record numbers of workers are expected to change jobs in the next year, according to a PwC survey of almost 54,000 employees across 46 countries. Around 25 percent of workers plan to switch employers, compared with 19 percent at the same time last year, with 42 percent of respondents demanding pay rises to offset increases in the cost of living. Higher pay was seen as the primary motivation for the moves, but the survey also found a desire for greater fulfillment, company culture and inclusion.
#culture
PJ Media: Happy Summer Solstice All You Pagans Out There
The idea that aliens helped humanity make technological advances underestimates human ingenuity and intelligence. Humans were able to figure out crop growth, animal migratory patterns and timekeeping without extraterrestrial aid. Today is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, which allows for maximum daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere and is celebrated at Stonehenge. The ancient observatory and church still yields secrets after 5,000 years and aligns with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset. The experience of being there evokes respect for our clever predecessors who discovered a lot without modern tools.
Daily Wire: ‘Boy Meets World’ Star Recalls ‘Creepy’ Interaction With Executive At A Young Age
Actress Danielle Fishel discusses being sexualized as a teenager on the show "Boy Meets World" in a recent podcast episode. Fishel recalls a male executive telling her he had her 18th birthday on his calendar and another instance where he mentioned having a specific calendar month in his bedroom. Fishel struggled in relationships for years due to the attention she received as a child star.
#history
The Epoch Times: Nellie Bly Pioneers Investigative Journalism
Nellie Bly was a trailblazing investigative reporter, known for exposing the truth in difficult situations. Her most famous investigation took place when she infiltrated a women's mental asylum by pretending to be a patient. Her resulting report was published in the New York World and became known as the first investigative report, leading to improvements in patient care. Bly went on to break a world record for a trip around the world in 72 days, and later went on to receive patents for her inventions before returning to journalism, covering the Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and World War I.
The Epoch Times: Ep.2. The Barbary Pirates and an Unsung American Hero, with Des Ekin
Des Ekin's book "The Lionkeeper of Algiers" celebrates James Cathcart, a young sailor who fought against the Barbary Pirates in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He could have easily inspired the character of Rick in "Casablanca."
#health
The Epoch Times: Florida Town Quarantined to Eradicate Giant Invasive Snails
Florida officials have imposed a quarantine on a community in response to the discovery of a species of giant African land snail that can transmit a parasite and wreak havoc on agriculture. According to a statement by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, pests can consume at least 500 different types of plants and can also eat non-organic waste, with their shells reportedly able to puncture car tires. To tackle the threat, officials are using a metaldehyde-based molluscicide. Giant African land snails are also considered illegal to import or possess in the US without a permit.
#crime
The Epoch Times: Judge Dismisses Case Against Mexican Woman Caught With 93 Pounds of Cocaine at Border
Denisse Ahumada-Martínez, a city councilwoman from Reynosa, Mexico, was arrested by US border patrol agents when they found 93 pounds of cocaine in her car. However, the case was dismissed as prosecutors did not meet the burden of proof. Ahumada-Martínez said she was threatened by a drug cartel, who demanded she cooperate with them by trafficking drugs into the United States. Her attorney argued that the government did not prove intent, and there was no evidence of Ahumada-Martínez intending to traffic drugs. Her children were in the car with her at the time. Ahumada-Martínez remains in custody while she awaits extradition by Mexican authorities.
Fox News: Native man at center of tribal sovereignty case has sex abuse convictions overturned
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the federal sexual abuse convictions and life sentences against Jimcy McGirt, citing incorrect jury instructions. The court ruled that the inconsistencies in testimony were crucial as there was no physical evidence. The case will be sent back to U.S. District Court, and the ruling does not address the 2020 tribal sovereignty ruling. McGirt's convictions were overturned previously following Supreme Court rulings stating that the state can not prosecute major crimes committed on tribal land by Native Americans. McGirt remains in federal custody.
Fox News: Charges dropped against 2 hospital employees in death of man pinned to floor at Virginia psychiatric hospital
Two hospital employees had criminal charges against them dropped in the death of a man who died after being restrained while being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital. The charges against Darian Blackwell and Sadarius Williams were dropped with prosecutors saying it would "serve justice more than any other course of action would". Blackwell and Williams participated in Irvo Otieno's restraint for nearly four minutes before walking away. Otieno died shortly after. Charges remain for the seven deputies and one hospital employee.
Fox News: Former Kansas sheriff's deputy involved in beanbag shooting death stripped of peace certification
Kansas Commission revokes certification of former deputy Virgil Brewer after he fatally shot Steven Myers with a defective beanbag and was found lacking good moral character. Brewer was acquitted when Myers' widow filed a federal lawsuit against him, and Kansas officials agreed to a settlement of $3.5 million.
Breitbart: Suspect in Wreck that Killed Five Is Son of Lawmaker Democrats Expelled
Derrick Thompson, son of a former Democrat politician, has been charged with murder after a hit-and-run crash that killed five women in Minnesota. Thompson, who has previous convictions for fleeing police, was caught on video allegedly driving at 100 miles per hour before colliding with a car in which the women, who were all under 21, were traveling. Thompson's previous convictions include a hit-and-run crash in 2018 in which the victim was in a coma for several weeks; he has multiple previous convictions in Minnesota and reports suggest law enforcement found marijuana and $20,000 in cash in his car during a previous arrest.
The suspect's father, John Thompson, was a fiery Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest leader after the shooting of his best friend Philando Castile; he has been embroiled in several controversies, including accusations of domestic violence and lying about being racially profiled by the police. Although elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020, he was expelled from the Democratic party in September 2021 and unseated in November 2022. Video footage from August 2020 shows Thompson bashing an effigy of a police union president. The incident has drawn attention to the alleged connections between BLM activists and political violence.
#sports
Forbes: Los Angeles Lakers Suddenly Face Limited Options At Point Guard If They Fail To Acquire Chris Paul
With Chris Paul trade options limited for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team may have to look at re-signing D’Angelo Russell or trading for a star guard using their No. 17 pick with a package of players. Despite his poor performance in the Western Conference Finals, Russell had a solid regular season and has the potential to be a viable option at point guard. The other option would be trading their No. 17 pick and non-guaranteed deals for a star guard, but there isn't a clear market for trades for a point guard. If the Lakers fail to acquire their point guard through trade, they will run it back with Russell.
Fox News: Top NBA prospect Brandon Miller strangely picks Paul George, not LeBron James, as league's GOAT
Brandon Miller, expected to be a top pick in the NBA Draft, claimed that Paul George is the greatest of all time, not LeBron James or Michael Jordan. Miller compared his style of play to George's and appreciated his pride in defensive play. NBA commentators have criticized Miller's comments, calling them "utterly ridiculous." George is an eight-time All-Star, but his achievements fall short of Jordan, James, and Abdul-Jabbar's respective careers.
Fox News: Derek Jeter still has hope for slumping Yankees, but just making postseason is 'wrong mentality to have'
The New York Yankees are struggling for a postseason spot due to injuries and star players underperforming. However, baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter reminds fans that there are still 89 games left and anything can happen. Jeter believes that the team should take things day by day and maintain a winning mentality; Yankee-land may be on edge, but it is what makes playing in New York great.
#outdoors
The Epoch Times: Hopes for 'Big Year' of Building New Trail up Pikes Peak
Construction of a new trail to the peak of Pikes Peak is entering a fifth summer, with the aim of finishing the 4 miles by 2023. The past few years have been spent constructing retaining walls and timber checks to combat erosion, but now the focus is on building linear feet. Half of the trail has already been completed, and the goal is to make up the missed progress to ensure the project is finished on time. Colorado Parks and Wildlife's state trails grants have been helpful, but federal money from the Great American Outdoors Act is what's making work possible in the meantime.
Backpacker: The Near Miss That Changed Everything
Two experienced outdoorswomen tackle a sandstone ridgeline in Colorado. One slips but catches herself just in time and learns from her mistakes. They debrief with a local guide and share stories about near misses to learn from each other. Being a mountain woman isn't about never making mistakes, but facing them with grace and learning from them.
National Review: The Titan Sub and the Terror of the Sea
The fate of the crew of the Titan submersible is unclear, highlighting the terrifying power of the ocean and our technological inadequacy in combating it. The sinking of the Titanic reminds us of the immense size and strength of nature, and how it can strike unexpectedly, reminding us of our smallness in the grand scheme of things.
Fox News: Bear that fatally attacked man at Arizona campsite didn't have rabies
A black bear that killed an Arizona man at a campsite had no signs of rabies and was acting in an unprovoked predatory attack. The bear's brain stem was tested for rabies but gave negative results.
Field & Stream: Watch a Bear Hang from Second-Story Window After Breaking into Colorado Home
A black bear in Colorado caused a stir by dangling from a two-storey window before ransacking a snack pantry and stealing pork chops. The animal was later euthanized by Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) after a history of breaking into homes. The bear had previously been captured in a live trap by CPW agents. It was the fourth to be euthanized in the area since January 2023 due to bears breaking into people's homes. The bear's meat will be donated to an outdoor sportswoman's group for education purposes.
#other
The Epoch Times: Whistleblower Who Flagged Safety Issues in Missing Titanic Submersible Was Fired
The director of marine operations at OceanGate, David Lochridge, who was fired in January 2018 from the company, had raised significant safety concerns over the experimental carbon fiber hull of the firm's Titan submersible. Lochridge had submitted an inspection report on Jan 18, 2018, identifying "numerous issues that posed serious safety concerns" as they could lead to "large tears of the carbon", while offering recommendations for corrective action. After Lochridge submitted his report, he was called for a meeting with OceanGate executives where he learned the company intended to take passengers down to depths of 4,000 meters despite the viewport at the forward of the submersible being certified to a depth of 1,300 meters. Lochridge was then fired at the end of the meeting, and a rescue operation is currently underway to locate the Titan craft, which went missing during a deep dive to the wreckage of the Titanic on Sunday.