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America First News
2 Jun 2023
#politics
The Epoch Times: 10 States File Lawsuit Against Federal Government for Flood Insurance Rate Hikes
Ten US states are suing the federal government in an attempt to thwart the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) new risk rating system for calculating flood insurance rates. The states claim Risk Rating 2.0 will significantly increase insurance costs for many of their residents. FEMA, however, has said that the system is aimed at a fairer distribution of costs than its previous model. The lawsuit, which also involves dozens of Louisiana governments and flood control units, warns that 90% of Louisiana policyholders will face an 18% increase in premiums per annum for a decade. It claims that under Risk Rating 2.0, a policy costing $572 a year could eventually cost $8,000.
Concerns have grown that flood risks to the US mortgage market are not being taken seriously enough, with the market potentially facing a crisis. A recent study by DeltaTerra Capital found that 20% of US homes may have exposure to a devaluation of up to $200 billion in the housing market due to flooding. Speaking to CNBC, Dave Burt, CEO of DeltaTerra Capital, said homes destroyed by flooding depreciate dramatically, leaving mortgage borrowers vulnerable to defaults. If lenders continue to ignore the risks posed by flooding, a similar price adjustment to the one that occurred during the 2008 housing crisis could occur soon.
Daily Wire: Mike Pence Will Not Face Criminal Charges Over Classified Documents Scandal: Reports
Former Vice President Mike Pence will not be facing criminal charges in the federal investigation into his handling of classified materials, after documents were found at his home earlier this year. This news comes as Pence prepares to announce his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has responded to the news by questioning when he will be fully exonerated. The DOJ has appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith to investigate Trump’s alleged mishandling of over 100 classified documents that were discovered at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida last year, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Newsbusters: Twitter Internal Revolt Against Free Speech Exposed After Daily Wire Debacle?
Elon Musk, owner of Twitter, promised free speech on the platform, but Twitter employees have censored The Daily Wire's attempted re-release of the What is a Woman? documentary. After Musk fixed the issue and two Twitter employees resigned, it confirmed that censorship on Twitter is on the rise. Musk responded to the issue and promoted the documentary to his 141 million followers after Twitter's employees censored the video. The censorship had the opposite effect and the documentary amassed nearly 63 million views in less than 24 hours. The whole debacle started with Twitter labeling the film as hate speech and ended with all suppression lifted. Conservatives are under attack and are demanding that Big Tech be held accountable to mirror the First Amendment.
The Epoch Times: White House Provides Update Following Biden’s Fall at Air Force Graduation
The White House press secretary was questioned about Joe Biden's recent fall at the Air Force Academy graduation.
The Epoch Times: EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Gaetz Demands Answers on Chicago Dad Placed on Watchlist After Opposing Porn in Schools
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz is demanding answers as to why Terry Newsome, a Chicago father who spoke out against pornographic content in his children's school, was placed on a government watchlist. Newsome was designated “quad-S," a plane ticket classification, requiring extensive additional screening despite having not been charged with any crime in a court of law. Newsome has been flying regularly since 2000 and has been TSA pre-check approved for over 10 years. Gaetz remarked that it is alarming to consider that Mr. Newsome may have been placed on a terrorist watchlist for participating in 1st amendment activities, placing the issue into Gaetz's larger concerns about the weaponization of the federal government.
Fox News: Dem senator to fundraise with supporter of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, critical race theory
Senator Tammy Baldwin is set to attend a San Francisco fundraiser hosted by a left-wing activist who supports critical race theory and the anti-Catholic group Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The hosts of the event are seeking individual contributions between $250 and $3,300 to support Baldwin's re-election campaign in Wisconsin in 2024. The event will also be attended by Gretchen Sisson, lead investigator for the University of California's Abortion Onscreen program, who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to political candidates.
Newsbusters: PBS Star Woodruff Mourns Divisive Cable News...Like PBS Isn't Hate-GOP TV?
PBS News Hour reports on a Stanford professor's efforts to "depolarize" political debates and blame divisive cable news for increasing polarization. Robb Willer runs the Polarization and Social Change Lab and highlights the harmful effects of social media and cable news on political debates. The report calls for respectful conversations between people with political differences.
#society
Daily Wire: The Daily Wire To Keep ‘What Is A Woman?’ Free On Twitter For Weekend
The Daily Wire's "What Is A Woman?" documentary was initially restricted by Twitter but was later promoted by Elon Musk, who called it a must-watch for every parent. Twitter's tag restricting the documentary was removed, and Musk's tweet helped boost views to over 65 million in less than 24 hours. To celebrate, the documentary will remain free on Twitter throughout the weekend.
Red State: Control the Language and You Control the Masses
The left controls language through media and academia, banning words, changing meanings, and controlling dissemination to promote the new dogma. Dissent is labeled as bigotry, and facts are suppressed. Control of language is the goal, and those who do not believe are banned. This is a new religion, and it is intolerable for a wrong thought to exist .
The Blaze: Children's choir silenced while performing the national anthem in US Capitol because 'it might offend someone': Video
Capitol police silenced a Christian children's choir from South Carolina mid-performance of the national anthem due to fears that it could be considered a form of protest and offend someone. The choir had received approval from several Republican congressional representatives to perform a few patriotic songs in Statuary Hall when the incident occurred. The restrictions placed on law-abiding Americans have raised concerns, and national conservatives have voiced their outrage, with some calling for further investigation into the matter.
The Federalist Papers: 'Bud Light Effect?' Major Companies Avoid Changing to 'Pride'-Themed Logos on Social Media
Many major companies did not embrace the left’s month-long celebration of the LGBT movement on social media platforms. It remains unclear why these corporations didn’t plaster rainbows all over their Twitter pages, but their silence spoke volumes. Companies are deciding to sit this one out for fear of being hit with the next boycott.
#foreignaffairs
Breitbart: Report: China Pressures San Francisco to Remove Tiananmen Massacre Memorial
The Chinese government is reportedly pressuring San Francisco to remove a Tiananmen Square memorial in Portsmouth Square Park, which is due for renovations. The memorial, a replica of the "Goddess of Democracy" statue created by the 1989 pro-democracy demonstrators, is the scene of vigils for the victims of Tiananmen Square. The original statue was made from foam and paper mache and was knocked down by Chinese troops.
#economy
Flag And Cross: Here's What Warren Buffett And Charlie Munger Have To Say About Building Wealth
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger provided insights and advice at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha, with investors eager to hear how disruptive technologies, like AI, will affect value investing. Munger was pessimistic, advising value investors to "get used to making less" due to increased competition. Buffett disagreed, stating that new technologies "do not take away opportunities" but that there has been a significant increase in people making "dumb things", providing new opportunities for investors. He added that funding for new ideas is easier to obtain now than decades ago and that he would "love to be born today" to turn a small investment into a fortune.
The Epoch Times: Ukraine Conflict Sidelines China-Europe Railway Express
The China-Europe Railway Express, part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, has seen a significant drop in business with EU countries due to the war between Ukraine and Russia, with Russian business dominating the rail line's shipments. Sanctions and difficulties in maintaining and upgrading railway facilities and equipment have caused traffic flow to decrease. While some clients have switched to the central corridor, shipping by this route takes longer and costs more. The rail disruption has sidelined China's BRI goals involving the rail express.
Flag And Cross: Bud Light Continues to Bleed: Company Gets Horrible News After Donating $200K to LGBT Org
Anheuser-Busch InBev reports catastrophic financial losses of nearly $27 billion since Dylan Mulvaney's promotion partnership with Bud Light. Despite facing conservative boycotts, Bud Light announced a cash giveaway of $200,000 to support economic opportunities and advancements for LGBTQ+ Americans and business owners. AB InBev has not shown a strategy to win back customers after they fled to other brewers aligned with their values. Marketing expert Timothy Calkins says, "That's why I think we're going to see lots of brands be really cautious about what they do.”
The Epoch Times: Norwegian Company Delays Offshore Oil Project Near Newfoundland for 3 Years
Equinor, a Norwegian oil company, has postponed its Bay du Nord oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least three years due to rising costs. The company discovered oil in the area in 2013 and had planned to produce its first oil there by the end of the decade. The Canadian government gave the project environmental approval in April 2022, but Equinor has not confirmed the full investment required. N.L. Premier Andrew Furey is disappointed but noted that Equinor told him the project has not been cancelled. Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan criticised the timing of the announcement, calling it “sadistic”.
The Epoch Times: Sales in Apple Applications Generate $1.1 Trillion in 2022
Apple's App Store generated $1.1 trillion in sales in 2022, with 90% of the money going to developers. Retail sales topped the sum at $621 billion, while travel sales almost doubled year-to-year, reaching $102 billion in 2022. The figures show a year-to-year sales increase of almost 30% since 2019, with advertising within apps generating $109 billion that year. The App Store has blocked more than $2 billion in fraudulent transactions. Apple's multi-billion deal with chipmaker Broadcom Inc will see the development of 5G radio-frequency components with Apple in the United States, including at a major factory in Fort Collins, Colorado. Apple has also announced the opening of its first online store in Vietnam.
Fox News: Nobody likes 'free money' more than corporations: Charles Payne
Corporate America is benefiting greatly from the Left's global warming agenda, according to FOX Business host Charles Payne. He claims that companies are signing up for subsidies which are widely available to those that toe the leftist political line. Payne alleges that the insurance industry might be raising revenues through purported climate change claims, claiming that people are being sold a story that every major low pressure system is the fault of climate change. Payne added that prosperity for the average American has been hollowed out by the cost of green energy and global warming regulations at the expense of corporate America fattening their bottom line.
#culture
Breitbart: NASCAR Blasted for 'Pride Month' Tweet: 'You Don't Understand Your Customers'
NASCAR faced backlash from fans after posting a "Happy Pride Month" tweet celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The racing organization's tweet featured the word "PRIDE" in large black letters with rainbow outlines and framed by the words "NASCAR" in rainbow colors. Many fans criticized the move on social media, with some calling it "woke" and others saying they would no longer be fans.
The Babylon Bee: Matt Walsh’s Family Asks If One Night This Year They Can Watch Something Besides 'What Is A Woman?'
Political commentator Matt Walsh's family begged him to watch something other than his documentary, "What is a Woman?," during Movie Night. His wife suggested an alternate movie, but he accused her of censorship. The family reluctantly watched as Matt paused the movie several times to provide commentary.
#education
The Epoch Times: California Bill Requiring Schools to Provide Free Condoms to Middle and High Schoolers Advances
Senate Bill 541, if passed, will require California public schools to provide free condoms to students in grades 7-12 to prevent STDs.
#crime
The Blaze: Would-be robber shot in the neck by pregnant mother defending her family during 7-year-old daughter's birthday celebration: Police
A pregnant woman defended her family from a robber by shooting him in the head and neck during a visit to Arkansas. The family was attacked while loading their car at the River Market parking garage in Little Rock. The woman shot Markevious King, 37, in self-defense, who is now in critical condition at a local hospital.
#sports
Fox News: Angels' Anthony Rendon avoids charges from altercation with fan: report
Anthony Rendon won't be charged for altercation with A's fan in March after police investigation. Rendon was caught on camera gripping a fan by his shirt and swinging an open hand towards the fan's head, after claiming the fan called him a b----. Rendon was suspended for four games and has struggled to stay on the field due to injuries since signing a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Angels in 2019.
#outdoors
On The Water: Essential Plugs for Topwater Bluefish
Anglers seeking a thrilling catch often turn to targeting bluefish, which have a reputation for their aggressive behavior and hard fight. Topwater fishing for bluefish, using plugs and poppers, is a particularly exciting method as they explode on the surface and create a visual spectacle. Some top lures that are known to excel in certain environments for targeting bluefish include Roberts Ranger, Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper, Shimano Coltsniper Splash Walk, and Tsunami Talkin’ Popper XD.
#other
Forbes: At Least 50 Dead, Hundreds Injured In Deadly Indian Train Crash
50 people died and at least 350 were injured in India when two passenger trains collided. The Coromandel Express derailed and collided with the Howrah Superfast Express, leaving many in need of medical assistance.