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America First News
27 Jun 2023
#politics
Daily Wire: Florida’s Largest Police Union Endorsed Trump in 2020. Now They Want DeSantis.
The largest police union in Florida, which supported Trump in the 2020 election, is now endorsing Governor Ron DeSantis for president. The Florida Police Benevolent Association praised DeSantis for investing in law enforcement officers and making Florida a "law-and-order state," while criticizing defund-the-police policies. In September 2020, DeSantis proposed legislation to punish violent protesters and penalize cities that defund their police departments.
Red State: Supreme Court Rejects 'Independent Legislature Theory' in North Carolina Election Law Case
The US Supreme Court has ruled that state courts can overrule the state legislature when it comes to election law, rejecting the North Carolina GOP's "independent legislature theory". The court referred to a 6-3 decision in Moore v Harper, in which it stated that "State courts may not transgress the ordinary bounds of judicial review such that they arrogate to themselves the power vested in state legislatures to regulate federal elections." The dispute centred on GOP-drawn congressional maps that were thrown out by a then-Democratic majority North Carolina Supreme Court, leading the state's Republicans to appeal to the high court.
American Thinker: Lockdown queen Randi Weingarten to now 'advise' Department of Homeland Security?
Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten, who previously influenced the Centers for Disease Control to keep schools locked down, has been appointed to the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Mayorkas believes that academic leaders can offer "insights into strategic research, innovation, career development, and partnership opportunities" to safeguard the American people. Weingarten's appointment raises concerns about her influence over government agencies, given her previous power play during the COVID-19 pandemic. Congress should defund the agency until Weingarten is removed.
The New American: Convention of States: Fomenting Fear of Civil War - The New American
Mark Meckler, president of the Convention of States (COS), appeared on The Big Picture and claimed that Americans ‘must’ support a Constitutional Convention. The COS aims to relieve Americans of pressure from a rapidly expanding federal government and reintroduce the space for individualism and state sovereignty through a convention of state representatives. However, it remains to be seen whether COS's advocacy of a Convention of States is achievable and whether state delegates would make constitutional changes in order to improve their own access to federal money.
The Blaze: Veteran Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy announces Senate run against vulnerable Montana Democrat: 'I've laid everything on the line for this country'
Former Navy SEAL and Army Ranger Tim Sheehy is reportedly considering running for a Senate seat in Montana as a Republican in 2024. Sheehy, who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region, has a decorated military record and founded Bridger Aerospace, an aerial firefighting company, along with its affiliate Ascent Vision Technologies. Sheehy's priorities for his platform include securing the border, expanding Second Amendment rights, and protecting the unborn. However, he will face fellow Republicans in the primary and will have to take on Democratic incumbent Jon Tester in the general election.
Liberty Nation: Breaking: SCOTUS Restricts State Legislature Redistricting Powers
In Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court ruled that the Elections Clause of the Constitution does not give state legislatures the authority to set rules for federal elections without restriction. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion with Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, Kavanaugh, Barrett, and Jackson joining. Justice Thomas dissented, expressing concern about the decision's impact on future cases.
Breitbart: McCarthy: If IRS Whistleblower Claims Are True, We're Going to Start AG Garland Impeachment Inquiries
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) may initiate an impeachment inquiry into Attorney General Merrick Garland’s handling of the Hunter Biden investigation. Reports suggest Garland may have interfered with the Internal Revenue Service's investigation into Biden. McCarthy emphasized that U.S. Attorney David Weiss must provide answers to the House Judiciary Committee, and if the whistleblower's allegations are true, it could lead to a larger impeachment inquiry into Garland.
National Review: Supreme Court Dismisses ‘Independent State Legislature’ Theory, Finds State Courts Can Rule on Federal Elections
The Supreme Court ruled that state legislatures do not have exclusive authority in setting election rules. The case involved North Carolina's congressional map, which was challenged for extreme partisan gerrymandering and violated the state's constitution. The Court's decision centered on the Elections Clause and the Electors Clause of the Constitution and dismissed the "independent state legislature" theory. Justices Alito, Gorsuch, and Thomas dissented.
Fox News: 2024 candidate Suarez faceplants in radio interview: 'What is a Uyghur?'
Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez revealed his ignorance on national security, admitting in a radio interview he did not know who the Uyghurs were. After being asked by Hugh Hewitt if he would be talking about the group in his campaign, Suarez responded with "the what?" A Turkic ethnic group in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the Uyghurs have faced alleged human rights abuse by the CCP. Suárez's campaign declined to comment.
Liberty Nation: SCOTUS: Legislatures Can’t Control Redistricting – READ IN FULL
Republicans in North Carolina challenge voting district lines in Moore v. Harper, citing power from the Elections Clause of the Constitution. Supreme Court rules 6-3 against them, upholding the authority of state courts over the matter.
Newsbusters: Reid Smears DeSantis For Having 'The Most Openly Fascist Campaign'
MSNBC host Joy Reid and The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens accuse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of running "the most openly fascist campaign" and declare that this is what the Republican Party desires. Reid and Stevens never explained what DeSantis is proposing that is so allegedly fascistic. Being pro-life, keeping school libraries age appropriate, removing partisan left-wing curriculum from the classroom, insisting that men are men and women are women, is not even remotely close to fascism.
#society
Newsbusters: March Against Life: Pro-Aborts Rally in DC
Pro-abortion activists gathered in front of Union Station in Washington D.C. for a Women's March honoring abortion and titled the rally "We Are Still The Resistance" to mark the one year anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned. Some pro-abortion activists insisted that "penises" needed to be regulated so that women wouldn’t become pregnant and need abortions. Others claimed that women should choose "if and how many children to have." A "Christian" at the rally claimed that a baby's life doesn't begin until it's born. The MRC cameras visited D.C. to hear from the pro-abortion activists.
Breitbart: Atlanta Restaurant Gives Waitress of 38 Years an Amazing Retirement Gift
Lynne Gomez is retiring after 38 years as a server at Ray's on the River. Founder Ray Schoenbaum gifted her a white Mazda Miata at her retirement party. Known for her professionalism, Gomez will be missed by staff and customers alike. She plans to move to Florida.
Flag And Cross: Children Watch as Naked Men Ride Bikes at Bud Light Sponsored Pride Parade
Bud Light sponsors Toronto Pride Parade where naked males march in front of children. Anheuser-Busch's image is ruined with involvement in LGBT "pride" events. The normalization of adult sex with children is becoming a frontier with the emerging agenda.
Fox News: 'Jeopardy!' fans livid after learning the show doesn't pay for contestants' travel or hotel
"Jeopardy!" contestants have to pay for their own airfare and hotel when appearing on the show, causing outrage among fans. Recent champion Ben Goldstein spoke out about the issue, calling for the show to cover travel and lodging to make it more accessible. The only time the show pays travel expenses is during tournaments. Fans are upset that the show, making a $125m profit per year, doesn't cover these expenses for contestants. Second and third place winners are given consolation prizes of $3,000 and $1,000, respectively.
Fox News: Fiery single-vehicle crash on California highway causes 5 deaths, including 2 teens
A car crash in California killed five people, including two 15-year-olds. The vehicle hit a safety device on a concrete barrier and caught fire. Those in the car were reportedly not wearing seatbelts.
#foreignaffairs
Human Events: Russia drops charges against Wagner Group as leader Yevgeny
Prigozhin states coup was not their goal
Russian criminal charges against Yevgeny Prigozhin and other members of the Wagner group have been dropped after an alleged agreement between Putin and Prigozhin. Wagner fighters claimed to have taken over a military installation in southern Russia near the Ukrainian border and begun a march toward Moscow. The Wagner group will become part of the Russian forces under the control of the Russian Defense Ministry, by July 1.
Breitbart: Palestinians Launch Rocket Attack from West Bank, Hit Palestinian Territory
A Palestinian terror group has launched a rocket from Jenin in the West Bank, which landed in Palestinian territory. The incident is being taken seriously as Israel fears rockets being launched at their cities from the West Bank, unlike in Gaza.
Fox News: Putin claims Wagner did not have public backing in mutiny attempt: 'the people were not with them'
Putin claimed that Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group did not have the support of the Russian people, despite their recent mutiny against the Kremlin and successful takeover of Rostov-on-Don, home to the Russian Southern Military District Command. Prigozhin's "march for justice" was reportedly in retaliation for ill-treatment of his troops by the Russian defense ministry. Putin acknowledged the danger of the attempted mutiny, referring to it as an "extremely dangerous" civil war, but praised Russian security officials for acting "clearly, harmoniously" and stopping the upheavals.
The Federalist Papers: Netanyahu Defies Biden, Announces Major West Bank Move
Israel has approved the construction of 5,700 new settlement homes in the West Bank, drawing condemnation from Palestinians and the US government, which called the move a threat to a two-state solution. The announcement was made on Monday, a week after a shooting that killed four Israelis in the West Bank. Israel’s Yesha Council called the expansion “the most appropriate Zionist answer to all those who seek to harm us”, while the Eli settlement’s mayor, Ariel Elmeliach, claimed that “there is only one answer to terrorism: construction and more construction.” More than 700,000 Israelis live in settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
#economy
Forbes: In An Era Of Volatility, The Resilient Consumer Emerges
Uncertainty characterizes the current retail era due to the pandemic, supply shortages, and inflation. Consumers feel ambiguity, causing some to cut back on retail spending. However, resilient consumers are adapting to uncertainty by seeking ways to protect and control what matters to them. They exhibit growing optimism about their personal finances, which is encouraging for consumer spending. Retailers need granular insights from their customer data and analytics to prepare for sudden shifts in consumer behavior. They should adapt and accelerate swiftly as disruptions arise to mirror consumer resilience.
Breitbart: White House: 'You're Getting a Lot of Partisanship' in Biden's Poor Economic Poll Numbers
White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jared Bernstein says President Biden's poll numbers on the economy are poor due to partisanship. However, individuals respond positively to the components of Bidenomics. People are enthusiastic about infrastructure and content with job security. Bernstein addressed the importance of getting down to cases and asking people specifically about what the administration is doing. Bidenomics focuses on reversing disinvestment, fixing bridges, roads, and broadband for everyone. This approach crowds in private investment. These efforts are the exact opposite of prior top-down cut public investment policies.
#military
Forbes: Congress Looks to Shake Up Pentagon Acquisitions with a ‘Hedge Portfolio’
The House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee has proposed that the DoD's Defense Innovation Unit create a "hedge portfolio" of weapons systems, munitions and suppliers outside the scope of the Pentagon’s normal channels. The Committee observed that the lack of a broad and diverse defense industrial base combined with the Pentagon's bureaucratic environment has put America's military and defense establishment on the back foot at a time when threats from US adversaries are high. Doug Beck, the new director of the DIU, will brief Secretary Austin on the development of the portfolio, for which the Committee has set aside $1 billion in funding. The effort will be channeled through and managed by the DIU, which was recently elevated to report directly to the Secretary of Defense.
The House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee has recommended that the Department of Defense build a "hedge portfolio" of weapons systems such as drones and vehicles, munitions, and suppliers outside the Pentagon's normal channels. The Committee's recommendation comes at a time when the Pentagon is not moving fast enough, if at all, to respond to the challenges the US faces. This is why the chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Ken Calvert, is seeking to create an alternative organization focused on "rapidly fielding new capabilities from new sources at scale". Part of the funding will be used to establish one organization within each Service to build and execute the hedge portfolio. They’ll be called Non-traditional Innovation Fielding Enterprises that will focus on acquiring quickly fieldable technologies and systems from non-traditional commercial suppliers to get them to military combatant commands quickly and at affordable prices.
#culture
Fox News: Brain teaser: Can you spot the bow tie hidden in the flowers?
Hungarian graphic artist Gergely Dudás has created a digital seek-and-find brain teaser, featuring a bear searching for his lost bow tie in a field of flowers which has gone viral. The multicolored puzzle has been shared on Facebook, generating reactions, comments and shares. The bear's lost red bow tie is surrounded by flowers and leaves of various colours that echo red, orange, pink, purple, blue, yellow and off-white, providing the perfect hideaway for the missing tie. Dudás' seek-and-find artwork has been featured on miniature prints, coffee mugs and other merchandise, and he has published a number of illustration books, including "Bear's Springtime Book of Hidden Things".
#history
The New American: Clash of the Titans: Patrick Henry and James Madison and the Virginia Ratifying Convention of 1788 - The New American
The Virginia Ratifying Convention of 1788 saw a clash of titans as Patrick Henry and James Madison presented passionate arguments for and against the adoption of the Constitution. Henry argued that without a Bill of Rights, the new document could enable tyranny and undermine individual liberties, while Madison emphasized the need for a balanced government with separation of powers, checks and balances, and protection of individual rights. Other notable statesmen also delivered speeches at the convention. A thorough study of these speeches could do more to help solve some contemporary problems than the words of modern pundits and podcasters.
Henry's speech centered on his skepticism of centralized power and the absence of a Bill of Rights in the proposed Constitution. He argued that without explicit protections, the new document could infringe upon the rights of individual states and liberties of the American people. In stark contrast, Madison presented a meticulously crafted defense of the proposed framework, emphasizing the need for a balanced government with provisions for separation of powers, checks and balances, and the protection of individual rights. Madison believed the general government never would destroy the individual governments, as its members were taken from the same men who made up the state legislatures.
#health
Washington Free Beacon: Fauci’s Next Act: COVID Czar To Teach at Georgetown
Anthony Fauci, former head of NIAID, has received a professorship at Georgetown University, despite controversies surrounding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his connection to coronavirus research in a lab believed to be the origin of the virus. U.S. intelligence agencies consider a lab-leak origin the most likely explanation, but Fauci has not taken a definitive stance. If true, this could reflect poorly on Fauci and the federal government. Fauci supported government lockdowns during the pandemic, but has since tried to distance himself from them. His tenure at Georgetown begins July 1.
Flag And Cross: Electronic Nose That Detects COVID-19 And Contaminated Food Developed
Scientists have developed an electronic nose that can detect dangerous chemicals found in viruses, raw meat, insects, and even explosives. The device, designed to recognize VOCs, can also identify diseases like COVID-19 and contaminated food, making it an important tool for public safety, particularly in settings such as airports, offices, and factories. Rapid diagnosis is key to controlling pandemics, and the e-nose offers a solution that could be even more effective than bomb-sniffing dogs.
#crime
Fox News: California robbery victim dragged by car while trying to stop purse snatcher, video shows
In Northern California, a 69-year-old woman was dragged by a robbery suspect's car when she reached into the car to get back her stolen purse. Despite being bloodied, the woman said she had no regrets about fighting for her belongings, which included her expensive Gucci prescription glasses. Police advised robbery victims not to risk personal injury by engaging with or chasing after suspects.
Fox News: Feds release report on suspicious 2019 death of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein linked to global titans
Jeffrey Epstein was given special treatment and authorities were negligent in their duty to protect him before his death in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019, according to a federal investigation. The report found negligence and misconduct led to an environment that allowed Epstein to commit suicide, preventing his underage victims from seeking justice. Epstein's ex-girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year federal sentence, believes he was murdered. The circumstances of Epstein's death have raised questions for years, with connections to powerful figures adding to speculation of foul play.
Fox News: Philippine police rescue over 2,700 workers in alleged cybercrime building raid
Philippine police raided seven buildings and rescued over 2,700 workers from China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and more than a dozen other countries who were allegedly swindled into working for fraudulent online gaming sites and other cybercrime groups. The large-scale nighttime police raid marks the largest number of human trafficking victims rescued from a raid so far this year and highlights how the Philippines has become a key base of operations for cybercrime syndicates. The raid is part of a larger effort by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to tighten border controls and law enforcement to fight criminal syndicates that traffic workers to other nations to participate in online fraud.
Police armed with warrants raided and searched the buildings in Las Pinas, Philippines, rescuing 1,534 Filipinos and 1,190 foreigners from at least 17 countries, including 604 Chinese, 183 Vietnamese, 137 Indonesians, 134 Malaysians and 81 Thais. Workers were lured with high salary offers and ideal working conditions in Facebook advertisements but later found out the promises were a ruse. Cybercrime scams have become a major issue in Asia with reports of people from the region and beyond being lured into taking jobs in countries like strife-torn Myanmar and Cambodia. The raid highlights the need for ASEAN to make progress on a long-proposed regional extradition treaty that would help authorities prosecute offenders more rapidly and prevent a further escalation in cybercrime.
#sports
The Blaze: Elon Musk agrees to train with UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre ahead of potential Mark Zuckerberg fight
Elon Musk has accepted a Twitter offer from former UFC champion Georges "Rush" St-Pierre to help him train for a fight with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg. The pair have agreed to a mixed-martial arts bout, possibly in Las Vegas. Gambling odds already have Zuckerberg as favourite, according to DraftKings, though Bovada has Musk in the lead position.
#other
Washington Free Beacon: WATCH: Don Lemon Says He Was Fired for Telling the Truth
Former CNN host Don Lemon claims he was fired for telling the truth and following the Constitution. He believes that standing up for what is right and not giving certain individuals a platform is a duty of journalism. Despite being denounced by some for his misogynistic comments, Lemon's fanbase says they miss him, and he reassures them that he is fine.
Forbes: 2023 Media Layoffs: Bloomberg Cuts Staff As Fashion Magazine Grazia Shutters U.S. Edition, Reports Say
Media companies across various industries have been experiencing layoffs and closures throughout 2023, with Grazia, The Hollywood Reporter, Bloomberg, Cheddar News, and Warner Bros. Discovery among those affected. The layoffs are largely due to financial pressure and the shift from traditional media to digital formats, causing organizations such as Fox News, Buzzfeed, and Vice Media to shut down or decrease staff size to remain profitable. The cuts have also affected polling and data reporting, as well as numerous local journalism outlets.