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America First News
8 Jun 2023
#politics
Spectator USA: Is Mike Pence Don Quixote?
The weekly Thunderdome podcast delves into the 2024 Presidential stakes, discussing Chris Christie's and Mike Pence's chances against Donald Trump. Pence's defense of the Constitution may be a more significant obstacle for Trump to handle in a debate setting than Christie, despite the latter's reputation for contention. In other news, Tim Scott may be the likeliest candidate for the "not Trump-DeSantis" lane, but Vivek Ramaswamy has been bashing away at Governor Ron DeSantis, leading pro-DeSantis influencers to defend the governor. Meanwhile, the White House may have cause for concern with RFK Jr. polling at 20% among Democrat-leaning voters. Gallup reports that social conservatism is at its most popular level in over a decade, particularly among Republicans and middle-aged adults.
Red State: WATCH: Josh Hawley's Epic Grilling of Biden Nominee on Hypocrisy of D.C. COVID Restrictions
Biden nominated former solicitor general Loren AliKhan for United States District Judge for the District of Columbia. However, she faced tough questions from Republican senators, including Josh Hawley, about her defense of discriminatory COVID restrictions on religious gatherings, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser allowing massive BLM protests. Hawley pressed AliKhan on her lack of scientific evidence for her argument and refused to support her nomination as a result. This highlights the slippery slope of stepping on people's rights and discrimination.
Fox News: Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama racial gerrymandering case:
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Black voters who challenged Alabama's GOP-friendly congressional map, finding that the existing map likely violated the Voting Rights Act. The map remains blocked from use as litigation continues, and the decision could have implications in the 2024 elections and beyond.
Washington Free Beacon: DeSantis Responds to California Threatening Him With ‘Kidnapping Charges’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for threatening him with "kidnapping charges" over Florida's decision to fly migrants to Sacramento. DeSantis argued that sanctuary jurisdictions are one of the reasons for the current immigration problem because they have endorsed and agitated for open-border policies. Newsom responded by posting a California law that spells out the potential kidnapping charge he could leverage. DeSantis has sent migrants to Democratic "sanctuary" states and cities several times, including Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, where they were quickly turned away.
Newsbusters: PolitiFact Defends Target for Backing Group Pushing Secret Child Gender Transitions
PolitiFact fails to rate a true claim by The Daily Wire and Fox News that Target is funding GLSEN, an activist group promoting concealing child transitions from parents, likely because they support this policy. GLSEN directs schools not to disclose any information that may reveal a student’s gender identity to others, including parents or guardians, without the student's authorization. Critics argue that schools and educators should not keep information about a student from parents or guardians. The Daily Wire and Fox News are factually correct, but PolitiFact won't give them a true rating due to their support for a policy that readers of those outlets oppose.
The Economist: Politics | Jun 10th 2023 Edition
The Nova Kakhovka dam breach led to disastrous flooding in Ukraine. Turkey appointed new finance minister, causing the lira to plunge. Harry, the Duke of Sussex is suing Mirror Group Newspapers. Poland moves to moderate a law creating a commission to ban pro-Russian politicians. Ousmane Sonko was sentenced to prison in Senegal. Sudanese factions are restarting ceasefire talks. The Taliban successfully crack down on Afghanistan’s opium production. Lloyd Austin, America’s top defence official, blasted China for refusing to hold military talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Colombia’s president accepted two resignations, one due to wiretapping and the other due to a leaked recording. Lula da Silva unveils a plan to end illegal deforestation in Brazil, aiming to achieve net zero deforestation by planting as many trees as are cut down. Chris Christie and Mike Pence launched long-shot bids for the Republican nomination for president. Mr Trump’s lawyers met the special counsel investigating him. There was yet another mass shooting in America, this time in Richmond, Virginia. Five countries were elected to the 15-strong UN Security Council.
Breitbart: Gavin Newsom Calls for Constitutional Amendment on Gun Control
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes a 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution, with the goal of ending the nation's gun violence crisis while leaving the Second Amendment intact. However, it is unclear how he can restrict the right to bear arms in a proposed amendment while leaving the Second Amendment "intact." Newsom endorses the idea of a convention of the states, which requires two-thirds of the states to call for this amendment, but several states have already called for it to ratify conservative proposals. Conservatives and left-wing groups are divided on the prospect.
Washington Free Beacon: ‘The FBI Has Caved’: House Republicans Declare Victory on Biden ‘Bribery’ Doc, Cancel Contempt Vote
Republicans in the U.S. House have abandoned plans to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress over documents related to an alleged "criminal bribery scheme" involving President Joe Biden. The committee said in a written statement that the hearing had been removed from Thursday's schedule after "the FBI has caved and is now allowing all members of the Oversight and Accountability Committee to review this unclassified record."
Breitbart: Exclusive -- Mike Pence Aims to Defy Conventional Wisdom in 2024: ‘This Country Is in a Lot of Trouble’
Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking some big risks with his 2024 presidential campaign, aiming to defy the conventional wisdom on issues like entitlement reform, abortion, and foreign policy. He's also challenging the notion that the 2024 GOP primary is a two-man race between his former running mate, former President Donald Trump, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Despite not being the top contender in current polls, Pence believes the race has not even begun and is confident in his chances to win over GOP voters.
Pence is running on platforms that deviate from conventional political wisdom, including advocating for entitlement reform, fiercely protecting the right to life, and taking a strong stance in support of Ukraine against Russian aggression. Despite history being against him, Pence is undeterred and believes it's his responsibility to try to bring about conservative change and victories on election day. He's betting that Americans will rally behind his unconventional ideas and take a principled position on these key issues. (, , )
#society
Newsbusters: Nike To Host Drag Shows, LGBT Movie Night For Pride Month
Nike is going to extreme lengths to promote the LGBT agenda, including hosting a talk with a child sex change surgeon, a "drag story time," and a panel discussion with a gender-reassignment surgery specialist. The sportswear giant will also show a movie titled "Change The Game" which will push transgender athletes and donate $600,000 to different LGBT-friendly organizations.
Fox News: Short questions with Dana Perino
Fox News anchor Ainsley Earhardt has given an interview to Dana Perino, revealing her daily routine and secrets to success. Earhardt, co-host of Fox & Friends, said that a combination of coffee, God and alarm clocks had always worked for her. She also urged people to be kind to others and to stay grounded and focused on family life. Earhardt said a weekly get together to pray, study the Bible and share experiences with friends helped her to stay centered. Among other revelations in the interview, she revealed Kevin Costner is her celebrity crush and workout clothes are her favorite closet staple.
#war
Euromaidan Press: UK to provide additional USD 900,00 funding to IAEA to support its nuclear safety work in Ukraine
The UK has given over $900,000 in funding to the IAEA to support its missions in Ukraine due to Russia's illegal control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The IAEA's Director General will visit the power plant to inspect it after the explosion at the Nova Kakhovka plant.
Flag And Cross: Israeli Lawmakers Express Support For Kyiv After Dam Collapse
Israel's parliamentary friendship group with Ukraine expressed support for Ukraine following the destruction of a large part of the Kakhovka Dam, which led to extensive flooding and the deaths of at least eight people. Knesset members Yuli Edelstein and Ze'ev Elkin wrote a letter to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemning the "deliberate act of Russian aggression" that caused the damage. Although Kyiv and NATO blame Russia, the United States said it is not certain who caused the damage. The Israel-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group has pledged to assist with recovery and restoration efforts.
#foreignaffairs
The Right Scoop: WSJ: Cuba to host Chinese eavesdropping facility that will target US military coms
China and Cuba have agreed to build an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island for billions of dollars in exchange. The facility, which is located approximately 100 miles from Florida, will allow China to monitor the electronic communications of the US southeastern region, where many military bases are situated. The news has raised alarm within the Biden administration, with officials describing the intelligence on the planned Cuba site as "convincing."
Breitbart: Twitter Files: FBI Asked Twitter to Censor Western Journalists on Behalf of Ukraine
The FBI requested Twitter to censor several accounts for spreading "Russian disinformation," including American and Canadian journalists. This was revealed in newly released emails from the Twitter Files. The email contained a memo from Ukraine’s intelligence agency, asking Twitter to block the accounts and provide user data. The head of Twitter's Trust & Safety department expressed concern that SBU named journalists in western countries as agents of disinformation but stated that authentic news outlets and pro-Russian journalists are unlikely to violate Twitter's rules. The FBI also tried to get Facebook to censor users on behalf of Ukraine.
#economy
The Economist: Business | Jun 10th 2023 Edition
Apple unveiled its virtual and augmented reality headset, the Vision Pro, controlled by voice, hand gestures and eye movements for $3,499, during the tech giant's developer conference in Cupertino, California. Shares surged to an all-time high, pushing the firm's market cap close to $3tn. Meanwhile, Chinese exports fell by 7.5% YoY in May, with American exports dropping 18.2%, and the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates to 4.1% due to persistent inflation. The Confederation of British Industry won endorsement for a governance and culture reform plan with backing from 93% of members while Microsoft reached a $20m settlement with US regulators over Xbox data on children. ,
Breitbart: Jobless Claims Jump to 261,000, Highest Since 2021
New claims for unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly, reaching their highest level since October 2021. Economists expected claims to rise slightly, but not to 261,000. The four-week moving average of claims, a more reliable indicator of market health, increased to 237,250. Continuing claims fell by 37,000 to 1,757,000 for the week ending May 27, indicating that workers are finding jobs quickly.
Forbes: Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Surge To Highest Level Since October 2021
The number of people filing unemployment claims in the U.S. increased to 261,000, the highest point in nearly two years with layoff announcements in the tech industry causing ripples through the job market. Spotify also announced layoffs, cutting 200 jobs. The four-week average for jobless claims is up to 237,250 from 229,750 last week.
#religion
The American Spectator: Pat Robertson, RIP
Televangelist Pat Robertson has died aged 93. He will face criticism from both the secular Left and some conservatives for his controversial views. Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, became a Republican due to the Democratic Party's pro-abortion stance. However, despite being ecumenical and intellectual, he faced criticism for his views on topics such as Alzheimer's, which he said equated to "’til death do us part." Despite this, he founded several groups, including Regent University and Operation Blessing, which have helped people suffering around the world.
Washington Free Beacon: Pat Robertson Is Dead
Televangelist Pat Robertson, who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network and hosted "The 700 Club," has died at his Virginia home at the age of 93. Robertson helped mobilize conservative religious voters who became a core Republican Party constituency, and his show drew a committed audience, but he was also known for controversial statements over the years. After the Sept. 11 attacks, Robertson claimed an angry God had permitted them to occur because the US had embraced abortion, homosexuality and secularism. In 2005, he called for the assassination of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez and suggested the 2010 Haitian earthquake was God's punishment.
#culture
Spectator USA: Was Edward Enninful’s Vogue too ‘woke’ for Wintour?
Edward Enninful, the former editor-in-chief of British Vogue, was recently replaced and given a vague "promotion" to "editorial advisor of British Vogue and global creative and cultural advisor of Vogue." Enninful pushed for inclusivity and diversity during his tenure, but reportedly clashed with Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue. Many saw Enninful's Vogue as too political and lacking in its original appeal to wealthy, fashionable women. His progressivism brought early success, but proved unsustainable over time.
#history
Fox News: Ohio firefighters find 118-year-old time capsule buried in fire station: Here's what was inside
Ohio firefighters found a hidden time capsule while looking for an old fire department cornerstone. The discovery was made in the city of Marion, where officials had been researching their department's history, by removing the cornerstone from a retired fire station that had been scheduled for demolition. Archaeologists were called in to remove it after they discovered the box was deeper than they expected. Inside were badges dating back to a 19th-century fireman's championship, four newspapers from July 1905, a letter from then fire chief, McFarland, and other mementos. The city plans to place an item from the capsule in a new one that will be buried in the forthcoming new fire department.
#health
Daily Wire: ‘Utterly Disgusting’: AGs, Lawmakers Across U.S. React To Startling Findings From Matt Walsh’s Trans Health Care Investigation
Trans health providers Plume and Folx are rubber-stamping approvals for life-altering sex-change operations, according to a Daily Wire investigation. The report revealed the two largest transgender health care providers in the US were expediting surgeries to secure insurance coverage in breach of ethics and professional standards. State attorneys general and lawmakers responded to the revelations and said they were committed to upholding the law and investigating the unethical and fraudulent practices. Plume and Folx operate in almost every state in the US and have been accused of putting vulnerable patients' lives at risk.
Fox News: Carboplatin, cisplatin drug shortages impacting treatment of US cancer patients: ‘Unacceptable situation’
Cancer patients in America are being forced to modify their treatment plans or try other medications due to a shortage of the chemotherapy drugs carboplatin and cisplatin. The situation has been described as "unacceptable", with the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) stating that medical professionals are having to "scramble" to find alternatives. While the NCCN said in a recent survey that patients were still receiving "life-saving care", some medical facilities are under additional strain. The Food and Drug Administration is allowing temporary imports of foreign-approved versions of cisplatin to counter the shortage.
Fox News: Smoke screen: This car part can help clear the air if you remember to change it
Wildfire smoke is causing bad air quality in the US and Canada, but those who've kept their cars properly maintained with a regularly replaced cabin air filter can breathe easier. Despite nearly every new vehicle featuring a cabin air filter in the climate control system, a recent survey by NAPA found only 26% of respondents thought they knew if their car had one or where it was located. Automotive cabin air filters typically require regular replacement and cost $15 to $20. Tesla and Mercedes offer HEPA filters as factory equipment on some of their electric models, which use extra large filters installed under their hoods.
Fox News: Pregnancy predictions: AI technology could detect signals of preterm births
OH, BABY! – New AI technology could help ensure healthier preterm births. Meanwhile, a recent study suggests that a daily multivitamin supplement could strengthen memory in older adults. And find out what dangers a recent study exposed about the zero-calorie sweetener Splenda.
Fox News: North Carolina man shocked 3 times with Taser, died from ‘sudden cardiac arrest’ during police confrontation
The autopsy report for Darryl Tyree Williams, who died after being repeatedly shocked with stun guns during an arrest, reveals sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use, and physical restraint. Several officers are currently on administrative leave, and the State Bureau of Investigation submitted its case file to Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman, who will determine whether criminal charges are appropriate. The family of Williams called upon officials to fire officers and charge them in his death, claiming that "Darryl’s death was a direct result of excessive and unreasonable police force."
In addition to citing cocaine and the chemical contained in marijuana found in Williams' blood, the autopsy report also detail that obesity and "hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease" contributed to his death. Williams had a history of an unspecified irregular heartbeat, as well as tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine abuse. The Raleigh Police Department has previously said that officers were trying to arrest Williams for possession of a controlled substance after they found a folded dollar bill with white powder in his pocket, but body and dashboard camera videos released by police showed Williams protesting that he didn't do anything and warning that he had a heart problem.
#education
National Review: The Corner: Pitt College Republicans Allege First-Amendment Violation
University of Pittsburgh accused of violating First Amendment rights of College Republicans by charging $18,734 security fee and failing to stop rioters.
Newsbusters: CBS Brings in Leftists Gorman, Kendi to Screech Racism in ‘Banned Books’ Fight
CBS Mornings aired segments about far-left authors Amanda Gorman and Ibram X. Kendi opposing conservative parents' role in kids' books and curriculum. Co-hosts Dokoupil and Burleson offered a right-of-center perspective.
Fox News: University of Arizona president says talk about schools leaving PAC-12 is premature
President Robbins of University of Arizona says schools leaving the Pac-12 league is premature until new media rights deal is announced.
#crime
Fox News: New York City subway passenger, 50, targeted in ‘gang assault’
The NYPD is searching for a group of suspects who allegedly punched and kicked a man at a Brooklyn subway station on June 2. The attack left the victim in serious condition, while the motive is unknown.
PJ Media: Did Allan Mullins Threaten a Judge? Lazy Journalists Don't Care to Find Out
Allan Mullins, an Oklahoma man, has been jailed on a $10,000 bond for allegedly threatening the life of a judge. News reports have simply repeated a police press release without providing any evidence of the threats. Mullins claims that he did not make any threats or comments towards the judge. He had refused to give up custody of his two children to his ex-partner after claiming that her boyfriend had sexually abused them.
#sports
Forbes: Huge Crowd And Ratings Increase Made 107th Indianapolis 500 Memorable
The 107th Indianapolis 500 was a major success with over 330,000 spectators and nearly 6 million viewers on TV, making it the most-watched Sunday afternoon telecast on NBC since June 2022. It was also the largest crowd to attend the race since 2016, and under Penske's guidance, it was proof the Indianapolis 500 remains the world's largest single-day sporting event.
#science
The Economist: A tiny, ancient hominin may have been surprisingly clever
New research suggests that Homo naledi, small-brained hominins who lived at the same time as early humans, created rock engravings and ceremonially buried their dead. H. naledi's brain was half the size of that of a typical human brain relative to its body, and the species had earlier been assumed to be an early member of Homo or a late member of Australopithecus. However, the new findings undermine the idea that intelligence evolved with larger brains permitting more complex behaviours. Instead, H. Naledi’s burial practices indicate the ability to reason about abstract ideas like mortality and identity, while rock engravings suggest the symbolic thinking that some believe led to language and high-level cognition.
#outdoors
Field & Stream: Monofilament vs Fluorocarbon: Which Should You Use When?
Monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing lines are visually identical, but their differences are significant in terms of properties and price. Monofilament is the more affordable option with good abrasion resistance, but often coils due to memory and has stretch that can hinder long-distance hook sets. Fluorocarbon, on the other hand, disappears underwater and is very strong and abrasion resistant, but is stiffer and more difficult to tie knots. Fluorocarbon's ability to vanish makes it ideal for finesse presentations and casting dead baits, while monofilament's suppleness allows for better knot strength and easier knot tying.
#other
Daily Wire: Forecasters Warn Canadian Wildfire Smoke Will Stick Around For Days
Wildfires in Canada continue to cause widespread smoke across the Midwest and eastern United States, leading to bad air quality warnings and outdoor activity cancellations. The smoke is expected to affect other countries, prompting millions of people under air quality alerts, with thousands of people displaced in Canada. The smoke’s duration will depend on wind direction and fire containment, likely needing weeks, according to experts.
Forbes: ‘The Boogeyman’ Director Rob Savage Talks “Reclaiming” The Monster Under The Bed & Sequel Idea
Director Rob Savage attempts to reclaim the word 'Boogeyman' by making a definitive and primal version of the character in his adaptation of the Stephen King short story. Shifted from a therapist to focus on his character's daughters, the horror flick is produced by Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Entertainment and has a moderate budget of $30 million or so. The Boogeyman has made around $20 million in its opening weekend and has the potential for a sequel that could play in an area of horror that Savage has always wanted to explore.