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America First News
27 Jun 2023
#politics
Daily Wire: WH Claims Biden Inviting Hunter To State Dinners Is ‘No Different’ Than Any Previous President
President Biden's son, Hunter, was seen at a state dinner just days after agreeing to a plea deal on tax-related charges. The White House faced questions on the decision to have him there, with Fox News correspondent Jacqui Heinrich asking about the optics and challenges posed by the ongoing investigation into Hunter's alleged involvement in a corruption scheme. Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton defended the decision, stating that every president has invited their family to state dinners, and that President Biden is no different.
The New American: NBC: Kamala Harris Approval at Record Low - The New American
Vice President Kamala Harris's approval rating hits a record low with only 32% of registered voters holding a positive view of her, while 49% have a negative view of her, according to an NBC News poll. This is the lowest net-negative rating in the poll's history for a vice president. Harris's negative rating has been consistent across multiple polls, with the Marquette University poll in May showing a net-negative rating of -26. The White House has sought to limit Harris's public appearances to friendly audiences and issues they support.
Townhall: The Case Against Merrick Garland Is Very Simple
Attorney General Merrick Garland should be impeached for obstructing justice and perjury. He lied under oath about not impeding the investigation into the Biden family's alleged crimes, which he later obstructed. Three whistleblowers have now corroborated this claim. Garland and Weiss, who contradict these reports, have every reason to lie. Someone is lying.
National Review: Exposing Politicians’ Ancestral Ties to Slavery Serves a Sordid Purpose
Reuters has published an extensively researched report into the family ties of the current political class to slavery, concluding that at least 100 of the 536 members of the 117th Congress are descendants of slaveholders. In addition, the ancestral breakdown of US supreme court justices and living presidents, with the exception of Donald Trump, also includes ties to slavery. Despite insisting that its report is not politically active, the exercise appears to have lobbying aspirations. The research was conducted and published in service of an overtly political agenda, which aims to exacerbate racial tensions in pursuit of achieving reparative racial politics.
Washington Free Beacon: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Asks: ‘What’s a Uyghur?’
Miami Mayor and Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez asked "What's a Uyghur?" during a Hugh Hewitt Show appearance when asked if he would talk about the Chinese persecuted minority in his campaign. Suarez then conflated the Uyghurs with a line of children's toys. Hewitt corrected him and told Suarez he needed to know about the Uyghurs and talk about it every day. Suarez later blamed a listening comprehension issue for the faux-pas. Categorized as .
Suarez has long sparred with fellow Florida GOP presidential hopeful, Governor Ron DeSantis. In 2021, he lamented DeSantis' refusal to let him introduce a "commonsense" mask mandate and said he wouldn't direct his police to enforce a state law that made it a felony to willingly transport an illegal immigrant. Suarez attacked DeSantis for limiting sex education and bragged about voting for his Democratic opponent in 2018. Categorized as .
Breitbart: Rep. Green Introduces Bill to Stop Biden HHS from Bullying Pro-Life States
Tennessee Rep. Mark Green is set to introduce the States Choose Life Act of 2023, which would prevent the HHS from using Title X funds to push pro-life states to support abortion laws. The HHS recently revoked Tennessee's Title X Funding due to the state's implicit refusal to provide abortion referrals. The new legislation aims to protect states with pro-life laws from "being bullied by the federal government into propping up the abortion industry."
Title X provides contraceptives and other reproductive services, mostly to low-income Americans. The Trump administration enforced a rule to prohibit funding for abortion services, while the Biden administration overturned the rule. Green claims that the Biden administration is using Title X funds to force states to participate in abortions.
Breitbart: Nikki Haley Unveils Multi-Faceted Vision to Confront Communist China
Nikki Haley criticized America's approach to China in a speech given at the American Enterprise Institute, calling allowing China into the World Trade Organization in 2001 a mistake. She was critical of President Joe Biden's approach to China and argued that Trump's focus on the trade relationship with China did not address the rest of the Chinese threat. She proposed a three-tier plan to confront China on the domestic, economic, and military fronts, including banning propaganda centers and federal funding for universities that take Chinese money, ending exports of sensitive technology to China, blocking China from purchasing companies that work in "advanced technologies," and expanding military ties with Pacific and Asian allies.
Haley also advocated for banning individuals or companies tied to the CCP from lobbying in the United States, stopping ex-members of Congress and military leaders from lobbying on the country's behalf, and pushing Congress to revoke permanent normal trade relations until the flow of fentanyl ends. She said, "If China wants to start normal trade again, it has to stop killing Americans." Haley believed aiding Ukraine in defeating Russia would also be an enormous loss for China and a true victory for peace. She argued that a stronger military is crucial to national security and preventing wars and called for strengthening the military to "meet today's and tomorrow's challenges."
PJ Media: The Oregon Republican Party Needs an Intervention
The Oregon Republican Party is facing fines and potential collapse due to lack of leadership, fundraising, and organization. Despite being in a state that has become more reliably blue, the ORP still holds power in the national party with three representatives at the RNC. The party needs intervention to prevent further harm and potential ramifications for the 2024 election cycle.
The Federalist: Hey, Joy Reid, Let's Talk About 'Fascism'
Joy Reid and Stuart Stevens have accused Ron DeSantis of running an openly fascist campaign and compared him to Hitler. Democrats have transformed the political debate into one pitting "democracy" against authoritarianism, with every Republican presidential candidate being branded as fascist. However, many of the ideas Democrats propose are fascist adjacent and the rise of progressivism and death of liberalism within the American left is unsurprising. The left's claim to be defenders of "democracy" is often Orwellian, with major Democratic Party initiatives involving compulsion and limitations on economic freedom. David Harsanyi believes the left poses a far bigger threat to the constitutional republic than Ron DeSantis.
#society
PJ Media: Biden Administration's Token Transgender Declares 'Summer of Pride'
Admiral Rachel Levine, the Biden administration's assistant secretary for health and first transgender official to win Senate confirmation, has declared this to be the "Summer of Pride" and wants to extend LGBTQ+ celebrations throughout the summer. The Department of Health and Human Services is fully on board with Levine's proclamation. Levine also tweeted about celebrating the "Summer of Pride" and sees it as an opportunity for change in the US.
Fox News: Fishermen reel in 'prehistoric' catch — plus a train problem and 'Goodwill gold'
A man from North Carolina catches a rare deep-water fish while thrifting enthusiast finds great deals at Goodwill.
A woman on a crowded train sparked controversy after refusing to make room due to past harassment, while a heartwarming video shows a father delivering good news about his son's adoption status.
The Blaze: Demi Lovato wages war against the unborn in her new single, 'Swine'
Demi Lovato's new song "Swine" protests the Roe v. Wade overturn. The video features Lovato in red, thrashing around in front of men dressed in black, and has been called "downright satanic" by some critics. The lyrics include lines about wanting to have sex with whoever she wants and being a mother if the man cums and Gonzales and her guest suggesting Lovato has sold her soul and is in serious trouble.
#war
Foreign Policy: Wagner Mutiny Rattles the Kremlin’s War in Ukraine
A year into the conflict, tensions continue to escalate in Russia's war in Ukraine. The fighting between government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement of civilians. Putin's intervention in the region has been met with economic sanctions from the West and condemnation from the international community.
#foreignaffairs
Washington Free Beacon: Haley Talks Tough on Beijing in Major Foreign Policy Speech
Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Republican presidential contender, declared that Communist China is America's greatest foreign threat, pledging to strengthen the economy and military to confront it. During a foreign policy speech at the American Enterprise Institute, Haley accused President Biden of kowtowing to the Communist regime and criticized former president Donald Trump's friendly dealings with China. Haley would restrict American universities from receiving federal contracts if they work with the CCP, bar China from purchasing American land, and ban lobbying from the Communist Party, among other measures. She also called for revoking permanent normal trade relations until China stops pumping lethal fentanyl into American communities and restricts American technology trade with Beijing.
Fox News: Pentagon says US not involved in short-lived Wagner mutiny, calls it an ‘internal Russian matter’
The US denies involvement in the Russian mutiny by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny Prigozhin. The Department of Defense announced a $500 military aid package to Ukraine including more than 50 armored vehicles and missiles for air defense systems, but denied that it was related to the mutiny. The Pentagon declined to comment on whether the mutiny will impact Russian President Putin’s grip on power. Prigozhin's move to Belarus could be a strategic move by Putin to threaten neighboring NATO countries, according to experts. The FSB, Russia’s main domestic security agency, said it had dropped a criminal investigation into the mutiny, with no charges against Prigozhin or any of the other participants, but the Pentagon would not confirm if Prigozhin was still alive or make any comments about his current status. Belarusian President Lukashenko welcomed Prigozhin and some of his troops to stay "for some time" at their own expense.
Washington Free Beacon: White House Hires Anti-Israel Professor From University Engulfed in Anti-Semitism Controversy
Ramzi Kassem, a CUNY law professor who has accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing" and "systematic genocide," has been hired by the White House as a senior policy adviser for immigration. His appointment has raised concerns about the Biden administration's response to anti-Semitism on American college campuses. Kassem has a history of criticizing Israel, including charging the Jewish state with genocide, advocating for the right of return for Palestinians, and decried "unconditional" support for Israel. His hiring comes as the Biden administration fights the perception it is feeding Israel's opponents.
The Blaze: UN rolls out AI-powered tool to help nations stamp down so-called 'misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech'
The UN has developed iVerify, an AI-powered tool to combat "online information pollution" and detect false information. It will work with Facebook-funded fact-checker Meedan, CrowdTangle, left-wing non-profits and the International Fact-Checking Network. The UN has already beta-tested the tool in third-world countries such as Honduras, Sierra Leone and Kenya. iVerify intends to fight against misinformation and hate speech, although concerns have been raised about the tool's potential to be misused at the expense of freedom of expression and social rights.
#economy
Forbes: SBA Lost $200 Billion In Covid Pandemic Relief To Fraud And Abuse, Government Watchdog Finds
17% of the $1.2 trillion given out by the Small Business Administration (SBA) was lost to fraud, waste and other abuses during programs like the Paycheck Protection Program. The Office of the Inspector General of the SBA blames the weakened or removed controls for allowing opportunistic fraudsters to quickly and easily gain access to relief money intended for deserving small businesses during the pandemic. Over 1,000 people have been indicted, arrested or convicted as a result of OIG oversight, and the SBA Inspector General is set to testify before Congress in July.
The Blaze: Bud Light offers gimmick promotion over July 4 holiday — and customers may end up with free beer
Anheuser-Busch is offering a $15 rebate for purchases of its Bud Light and Budweiser beers between June 15 and July 8, to boost sales. The rebate is paid out via a digital card, which means the company could be paying customers to take its product. An earlier promotion was offered over Memorial Day. The brewer is seeking to revive the Bud Light brand which took a hit after a controversial sponsorship of transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney led to a 28.5% decline in sales in the week to June 17. Other sales figures for Anheuser-Busch brands have also seen a drop.
Fox News: Top House Republican slams Small Business Administration after agency admits twice as much COVID loan fraud
SBA failed to protect COVID-19 loan programs from fraud, according to a government report, which found the agency disbursed over $200 billion in fraudulent loans. The report identified 4.5 million potentially fraudulent loans and grants from pandemic loan programs.
The Republican chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, Roger Williams, accused the SBA of failing to implement internal controls to protect the integrity of its programs. The SBA management said the report overestimates fraud; Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman stated that programs supported by President Biden's American Rescue Plan drove historic economic recovery.
National Review: Watchdog Says Business-Loan Fraud During Pandemic Exceeded $200 Billion
Pandemic fraud totaled over $200 billion, or 17% of all business loans disbursed, according to the SBA's internal watchdog. The lax internal control environment created at the onset of the two SBA programs, PPP and EIDL, allowed for a significant amount of fraudulent activity - including fake and duplicate applications. The fraudulent activity harmed taxpayers and compromised the economic aim of the PPP; the amount of fraud in the EIDL program was greater than in the PPP program. Some lenders are partially responsible for fraud risks, as they prioritized quickness and potential profit over a thorough review of applicant eligibility for government aid.
National Review: The Corner: Utterly Shameless
The Biden administration continues to claim that it has created more jobs in two years than any other administration has created in the first four years, despite evidence to the contrary. Social media users and fact-checkers have pointed out that the administration's graphic representation of job creation does not illustrate the creation of "new" jobs but the recovery of the existing economy that was decimated by the pandemic. Despite attempts to persuade the administration to desist, the White House has demonstrated abject contempt for those trying to impose some propriety on its misleading campaign.
#culture
Fox News: ‘Wolverine’ star Hugh Jackman, wife Deborra-Lee Furness step out in rare public appearance
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness were spotted holding hands and attending Pink's concert in Hyde Park, marking a rare public appearance together. The couple seemed happy and close, with Jackman resting his hand on Furness' shoulder and smiling at the camera. The two have been married for 27 years and share two children.
#history
The Economist: Lighthouse lights are losing their sweep
Traditional lighthouses in Britain are being replaced with LED lights due to the poisonous mercury used in the former's mechanics. Lighthouses are trigonometric tripwires for sailors and act as navigation aids along coastlines, but Trinity House, which maintains lighthouses in England and Wales, is getting rid of their mercury bearings. The slowly turning glass lenses held by mercury currently in use are being removed and replaced with simpler flashing LEDs. Their replacement means that the spectacles of sweeping lights, previously unique to the lighthouses, will be lost, and many believe the poetry and beauty will be diminished as a result.
#health
Forbes: Elon Musk Touts Ketamine For Depression Following Report On His Use Of Drug
Elon Musk reportedly uses ketamine in small doses to treat depression and in higher doses at social events, according to anonymous sources. In a tweet following the report’s release, Musk claimed “ketamine taken occasionally is a better option” than traditional medication for depression, also criticizing SSRIs. The FDA approved an inhalable version of ketamine for depression treatment in 2019, but recreational use of the drug is illegal.
#crime
Newsbusters: The View Claims Education on Firearm/Self-Defense Laws Is Malicious
The View hosts attacked researching Florida firearm and self-defense laws during a discussion about a white woman who shot her black neighbor. The woman had researched Florida’s Stand Your Ground law before killing her neighbor. The hosts suggested that researching such laws was a clear sign that a person had malicious intent, and that the law should not be used as a “tool” in this way. They also insinuated that Stand Your Ground laws are blocking charges of hate crimes, spouted conspiracy theories about right-wing media making people paranoid, and attacked sponsors CarShield and Procter & Gamble for supporting the show.
Fox News: Man berates, stabs leashed dog while owner plays pickleball in NC tourist town: police
A man in North Carolina stabbed and killed a dog in a park while its owner was playing pickleball. The attacker was charged with a felony count of cruelty to animals and has a history of 16 arrests in Buncombe County from 2010 to 2022. The attack comes amid rising violent crime and a police force decline in Asheville.
#sports
Flag And Cross: Jake Paul, Joey Levy-Backed Sports Betting Company Betr Announces $35M In New Funding: 'Creating Something Remarkable'
Betr, a sports betting company, has raised $35 million in its latest funding round to continue its push in the sector. The round was backed by individuals and existing investors led by Fuel Venture Capital, which doubled its investment in the company to $20 million. Betr Gaming offers micro betting in Ohio and Massachusetts with plans to launch in Virginia soon, while Betr Media is listed as the fastest-growing sports betting media brand in the US. The new funding round is expected to help the company continue to monetize users with Betr Gaming and invest in content creators for Betr Media to increase brand awareness.
Red State: Elon Just Scored Some Great Help for His Cage Match With Mark Zuckerberg
After Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agreed to fight in the Octagon, UFC legend Dana White confirmed that the two billionaires are trying to work out the details for "the fight of the century," which could raise a lot of money for charity. While Zuckerberg, at 39 years old, has had more training of late than Musk, 51, Musk has a weight and reach advantage. Now, Musk has enlisted UFC Hall of Fame legend Georges St-Pierre, one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, to be his training partner. If they can pull off the fight, it would be one of the biggest ever, with people who don't even watch MMA tuning in.
Fox News: Rockets first-round selection takes subtle jab over cost of NBA League Pass: ‘A little overpriced’
Amen Thompson and his brother Ausar were drafted in the top five of the 2023 NBA Draft, with Amen going to the Houston Rockets and Ausar to the Detroit Pistons. The brothers skipped college and played in the Overtime Elite League last season. Amen grew up with NBA League Pass and enjoys watching athletic guards like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
#outdoors
Fox News: Julian Sands dead at 65, human remains identified as British actor
Actor Julian Sands' remains were found by hikers on Mt. Baldy, California, and positively identified by authorities. Sands, known for his roles in "The Killing Fields" and "A Room with a View," had been reported missing since January after failing to return from a hike in the San Gabriel Mountains. Search and rescue crews worked for over five months but had to call off the search at one point due to avalanche risks and then later due to a powerful winter storm that hit Southern California in February. The manner of death remains under investigation.
#other
Forbes: ‘Bachelorette’ Charity Lawson Delivers Two Rose-Related Shockers In Season 20 Premiere
Charity Lawson started her search for love on the latest season of "The Bachelorette," with 25 eligible men competing to win her heart. Several of the contestants stood out for better or worse reasons, with one even receiving the coveted First-Impression Rose from Lawson. The episode also featured the return of a masked bartender, who turned out to be Lawson's brother, who listened in on the men's conversations about his sister.
PJ Media: New Estimate: 200K Babies Saved From Abortion Since Dobbs
Approximately 200,000 babies have been saved from abortion since the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson in June 2022, according to a Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America analysis. Senator James Lankford has also cited this estimate, saying that these are unique and irreplaceable humans with a chance at life and 200,000 families who will be blessed with looking in the eyes of a child. This is in contrast to the estimated 64,443,118 abortions carried out in the 50 years after Roe v. Wade, which is over 53 times the total number of U.S. casualties from all wars. The majority of Americans believe in banning or restricting abortion and pro-life crisis pregnancy centers outnumber abortion clinics by an estimated 3 to 1 across America.