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9 Jun 2023
#illegals
The Blaze: Legal scholar pokes holes through Newsom's threat to pursue criminal charges against Gov. DeSantis
California Governor Gavin Newsom's outrage over migrant flights to California from Florida is little more than performative theater, according to legal scholar Jonathan Turley. Newsom had floated bringing kidnapping charges against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) after Florida sent two flights of migrants to Sacramento. However, Florida proved the migrants traveled voluntarily with video of them signing consent documents. Turley pointed out that California officials had insisted that the consent must have been fraudulent, but pitching California as a sanctuary state with various opportunities and protections for undocumented migrants is found on their own websites. Additionally, California taxpayers fund benefits for illegal immigrants ranging from free college to unemployment benefits, making the state potentially the perfect location for immigrants to relocate.
#politics
National Review: READ: Trump Indictment Unsealed
A federal indictment against Donald Trump and aide Walt Nauta has been unsealed. The document can be read by the public.
Fox News: Trump indicted on 37 federal counts out of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into classified records
Former President Trump has been indicted on 37 federal counts, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements, according to an unsealed copy of the indictment obtained by Fox News. The special counsel claims that Trump showed classified documents to others in 2021—once in July 2021 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey and once in August or September 2021.
PJ Media: Jordan Demands Documents From Garland After Trump Indictment
Rep. Jim Jordan demands documents from Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding the indictment of former President Donald Trump, citing concerns about potential political motivations behind the indictment. Jordan argues that the indictment creates an appearance of a double standard and a miscarriage of justice.
Fox News: UN report targets 35 US states over laws banning anti-Israel bias
Israel's U.N. ambassador, Gilad Erdan, called out the biased United Nations Commission of Inquiry (COI) report on Israel, which attacked US states' rights to pass legislation banning discrimination against Israel through boycotts and ignored the antisemitism of Palestinian political organizations. COI criticized states that bar anti-Israel boycott measures. The report claimed that 35 states have adopted anti-boycott legislation. Critics see this as a United Nations body interfering in domestic U.S. politics.
Breitbart: GOPs See No Coincidence Trump Indicted as Biden Bribery Claims Were Exposed
Republicans claim that the timing of an FBI document alleging President Biden's involvement in a bribery scheme on the same day as former President Trump's indictment is not coincidental. The document reveals that an FBI informant claimed Biden and his son were paid $5 million each for pressuring Ukraine to fire its then-chief prosecutor, Viktor Shokin, who was investigating the owner of Burisma where Hunter Biden was on the board. Republicans are calling for Biden's impeachment.
Newsbusters: Duh: CBS’s Dickerson Upset GOP’s Defending Trump, Would Pick Him Over Biden
CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson criticizes Republicans for denouncing the charges against Trump before the unsealing of documents and supporting Trump as a potential nominee in 2024. He emphasizes the need to be careful and await the facts of the case before speaking out. Co-hosts Tony Dokoupil and Gayle King express confusion over Republicans who claim Trump should not be president again but would still support him if he were the nominee. The discussion revolves around GOP primary and general election prospects.
The Federalist Papers: Content FBI Bribery Doc Leaks, 'Highly Credible' Source Rolled Over on Bidens After Conversation with Burisma Executive: Report
Fox News has released a damning report that alleges Joe Biden took a hefty bribe through a scheme involving his son. The report comes from an FD-1023 form recording unverified information from a “highly credible” and confidential source who spoke with a top Burisma executive, a natural gas firm in Ukraine that has long been linked to the Biden family. The confidential source believes that those $5 million payments were, in fact, made to Joe and Hunter Biden via a “pay-to-play” scheme. This explosive revelation comes on the heels of former President Donald Trump's indictment, putting both front-runners for the 2024 general election in the spotlight.
The Epoch Times: Congressional Leaders Clash Over DC Election Reform, Statehood
House Republicans push the American Confidence in Elections Act which, among other things, would ban automatic mailing of ballots to registered voters, mail-in ballot drop-boxes and same-day voter registration for Washington voters. The bill would mandate regular voter roll maintenance and require a photo ID to vote or request an absentee ballot. Democrats denied there were problems with the existing system and called Republican attitudes towards voter fraud “cynical” and the hearings “tedious” and “redundant.” Witness Wendy Weiser stated that false claims of election fraud and denial of valid election results have put election officials at increased risk, and the ACE Act would “roll back” advances in voting rights.
Red State: BREAKING: House Judiciary Committee Releases New Info on Mar-a-Lago Raid in Letter to AG Garland
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland expressing concerns with the indictment of Donald Trump and requesting documents related to the Mar-a-Lago raid that the DOJ has refused to provide. Jordan claimed that indicting Trump while failing to indict Clinton and Biden creates a double standard and a miscarriage of justice. Jordan also cited a transcribed interview of former FBI Assistant Director Steven D’Antuono who expressed concerns with the DOJ's handling of the raid. The committee requested all related documents and communications from the DOJ by June 16.
National Review: Federal Indictment of Donald Trump Unsealed in Classified Documents Probe
Former President Trump has been indicted on charges of willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and other offenses related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. He announced the indictment on Truth Social and accused the Biden Administration of corruption, pointing to Joe Biden's own collection of boxes filled with documents at various locations as evidence of hypocrisy.
Daily Wire: Trump Federal Indictment Unsealed, Former President Charged On 37 Counts
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 counts, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, corruptly concealing documents, and making false statements. Trump revealed he was scheduled to appear at a federal courthouse in Miami next week and claims he is innocent.
The Right Scoop: “This is an insurrection!!” – A furious Mark Levin explains the absurdity of the charges against Trump
Conservative commentator Mark Levin appeared on Hannity to discuss the charges against former President Donald Trump, calling it an "insurrection" against him. Levin criticized the DOJ and FBI for being used as tools by the Democrats to take control of the country. He defended Trump, arguing that he was being criminalized for a document case that should not have been a criminal case. Levin also attacked the prosecutor, Merrick Garland, as a "mob lawyer," and accused him of undermining the country and interfering with the presidential election.
The Epoch Times: READ: Indictment Against Former President Donald Trump
Trump indicted. Charges include incitement of insurrection and obstruction of Congress.
Red State: BREAKING: Trump Classified Documents Indictment Made Public
Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in Miami with 38 counts against him and his aide Nauta. The indictment includes charges of willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements and representations.
Foreign Policy: What in the World?
Saudi Arabia plans to cut oil production by 1 million barrels a day starting in July, following a previous production cut in April. Mexico's ruling party Morena had a strong showing in the recent gubernatorial election in the State of Mexico, which may bode well for general elections in July 2024 ( ).
National Review: The Corner: J. D. Vance Got Played
Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance have passed the Rail Safety Act, following a train derailment in Ohio earlier this year. Vance notably handed the bill over to Brown, rather than committee members including Republicans Ted Cruz or John Thune and Democrat Maria Cantwell. The resulting bill includes labour policies that may impact rail safety. Labour-unions endorsed the bill that includes freezing current staffing levels and reducing the number of people who can conduct tests. The Act has faced opposition, and seven Republican senators have signed on while eleven voted “no” in committee. Farmers who oppose the bill may need to transport goods more slowly and expensively. The House is committed to a narrower policy.
Fox News: Fired CNN boss Chris Licht all smiles at NYC hot spot alongside former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Chris Licht, former CEO of CNN, posed for a photo with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a New York City restaurant after being fired from the network earlier this week. It is unclear if they dined together or simply ran into each other. Licht was criticized for trying to make CNN less partisan and for his lack of engagement with employees.
Fox News: Trump indicted on 38 federal counts out of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into classified records
Former President Trump indicted on 38 federal counts, including willful retention of national defense information and false statements.
Fox News: Mark Levin goes off after Trump announces new indictment: 'Is this a sick joke on the American people?!'
"Life, Liberty, & Levin" host Mark Levin discusses the indictment against Trump, describing it as a "disgusting mark on American history." He accuses the Democratic Party of wanting one-party rule and using the Department of Justice and FBI to get it. He also questions the use of the Presidential Records Act and the Espionage Act of 1917 in the case.
Former President Trump has been indicted on federal charges involving obstruction of justice, conspiracy, and illegal retention of classified government material. He has been ordered to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday. Trump announced the indictment on his social media platform, Truth Social, and accused the Biden administration of corruption.
Breitbart: 'Blobonomics': Break up Deep State to Save the Country Sez MP
Conservative politician Jake Berry has warned his party they need to take down the “blob” - the deeply embedded Oxbridge PPE clique running the government - to keep working-class voters onboard and win the next election. Berry advocates for a low-tax state and is urging fellow Tories to break up Whitehall and its Civil Service, and to return power to the people. Berry remarked that the Westminster deep state has to be destroyed, characterising it as analogous to the grip of the unions in the 1970s. He said “blobonomics” has failed the north and its people, stripping money, power and influence from the nation to London’s detriment.
The Epoch Times: China Sets Up Mechanism to Monitor Its Spies Amid Domestic and International Turmoils
China's intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security, is facing stronger supervision by a new monitoring team and emphasis on loyalty to the CCP by spy chief Chen Yixin. This development is seen as a sign of a new purging campaign by President Xi Jinping against his potential political opponents from inside the regime. In addition to infighting within the CCP, Xi is facing deteriorating domestic and overseas perils, including the decline of the Chinese economy, growing social unrest, protests calling for the CCP's removal, and worsening diplomatic relations with major foreign powers.
The Epoch Times: Trump Charged With Making False Statements, Concealing Documents
Former Pres. Trump faces charges of false statements, concealing documents, and obstructing justice, along with aide Waltine Nauta. Trump denies wrongdoing.
Forbes: Trump Will Face Aileen Cannon—A Florida Judge He Appointed—Following Indictment, Reports Say
Former President Donald Trump's indictment over alleged mishandling of classified White House documents will be overseen by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, whom he appointed to the federal court, multiple sources reported. The indictment is expected to be heard in a Miami Federal District Court, where Trump is expected to enter a plea. However, Cannon could prove to be controversial as she previously granted Trump's request for a special master to review more than 11,000 government documents, which was heavily scrutinized by legal experts.
#society
Breitbart: Most Educated Families Having Fewer Children, Finds Oxford Study
A new study by the Oxford Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science suggests that a woman's level of education as well as the level of education of her parents impacts fertility rates. Total fertility rates in the UK have decreased this century, with highly educated parents’ children having the lowest total fertility rates. The study found that by the end of the decade outcomes for all the differentiated education and family history groups narrowed and became more alike, with fertility rates among all educational groups at their lowest levels in history.
PJ Media: West Coast, Messed Coast™ — 'For the Children' Edition
Miss San Francisco, a transgender man named Monroe Lace, will compete in the Miss California pageant after winning the San Francisco beauty pageant. Lace visits elementary schools as part of the title's duties, which the transgender community is pleased about. Meanwhile, parents in Glendale, California protested against the over-sexualisation of children and faced violence from the militant group Antifa; one of its members was previously arrested on child sex charges. The California legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit employees from approaching shoplifters, potentially legalising shoplifting. The State of Greater Idaho movement has gained another supporter, Crook County, which will hold an advisory vote to ask if citizens want to join Idaho instead of staying in Oregon. Oregon's attorney general and treasurer may sue Fox News on behalf of investors for covering the Dominion voting machines scandal. Finally, Washington State boasts the highest carbon prices in the Americas, leading to concerns that innovation is being stifled.
#war
The Epoch Times: NATO Looking to Asia to Build a Defensive Alliance to Deter Communist China: Experts
NATO plans to open a liaison office in Asia, based in Tokyo, in response to growing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) towards Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region. Experts suggest that the CCP's support for Russia and aggression in the region have led to NATO seeking to strengthen its military alliance against them by integrating institutional structures with its European and Asian partners. By placing an office in Tokyo, NATO is taking an interest in Asian security, indicating Japan is drawing closer to Europe in terms of security cooperation. The CCP's "wolf warrior diplomacy" has also led to European countries becoming diplomatically skeptical about China.
Japan’s new military spending is primarily aimed at deterring China, as both China and North Korea gain military strength, but it is insufficient against the power of a nuclear-armed Chinese military. By increasing defense spending and developing nuclear weapons that can effectively combat CCP’s conventional and nuclear threats, Japan, as the world’s third-largest economic power, can play a critical role in defending democracies globally. An open Pacific is essential for Japan to survive economically, as over 90% of its energy requirements are imported, and any aggression would jeopardize Japan's economy, security, and energy supply. NATO's office in Tokyo could provide timely assistance in the event of a war between Japan and the CCP or North Korea.
Breitbart: Russia Destroys Western Tank in Ukraine for First Time, Reports Claim
Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to be underway, with Ukrainian President Zelensky praising his troops amid heavy fighting and the deployment of Western-supplied main battle tanks against Russian forces. Reports indicate a major Ukrainian assault is underway towards Tokmak, northeast of Melitopol, a major rail junction towards Russian-occupied Crimea and their Black Sea Fleet. While Russian bloggers claim to have destroyed Western tanks in the field, the footage seems to confirm Russia has destroyed a modern Western tank on the front lines, the Leopard 2. It is unclear whether the Leopard 2 will prove vulnerable to Russian attack as Ukraine's counteroffensive progresses, or if this early loss is part of an acceptable rate or simply bad luck.
Fox News: Violence erupts in South Sudan UN site, leaving over 20 dead, dozens injured
More than 20 people have died and over 50 have been injured in clashes between displaced people at a U.N. site in South Sudan. The incident took place between members of the Shilluk and Nuer ethnic groups in the Malakal camp, where more than 41,000 people are seeking shelter after fleeing violence in Sudan. The situation is reportedly relatively calm now, but many women and children who fled the camp in fear have yet to return. MSF said two of its staff were among the injured.
Washington Free Beacon: Putin Says Nukes To Be Deployed in Belarus Next Month
Russia will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, marking the first time such weapons have been moved outside Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union. President Vladimir Putin stated that deployment will begin after special storage facilities are made ready on July 7-8. The move is seen as a response to the US deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in a host of European countries over the past decades, as well as part of Putin's broader narrative about a proxy war aimed at bringing Russia to its knees. This move has raised concerns amongst the United States, NATO allies, and China, with the current deep crisis in relations between Russia and the US being of particular concern.
#economy
The Epoch Times: China’s Producer Price Inflation Falls 4.6 Percent in May Amid Overall Deflation Risk
China’s Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 4.6 percent in May, marking the eighth straight monthly decline and the highest fall since February 2016. The decline in PPI has led to concerns over China slipping into deflation. Chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, Zhiwei Zhang, has warned of “the risk of deflation [which] is still weighing on the economy”. A deflationary situation can lead to economic recession and unemployment growth, both of which could trigger a banking crisis.
China’s PPI deflation has occurred while CPI growth has largely cooled down. CPI grew by 0.2 percent year over year in May, up from a 0.1 percent increase in April. However, in contrast, the US has been battling elevated inflation, with the Federal Reserve raising interest rates for a year to bring it down. Inflation in the United States was at 4.9 percent in April 2023.
The Blaze: Bud Light is no longer America's best-selling beer after boycott, Wall Street analysts warn Anheuser-Busch faces 'permanent' damage
Bud Light sales plummeted by 23% due to a boycott after transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney promoted the brand on Instagram. Modelo Especial beer has now become the top-selling beer in the US, raking in $333m in sales. Analysts predict a "permanent 15% haircut" to Bud Light sales and warn of a "protracted" loss of customers that could "last more than six months." The company has lost up to $27bn in market value since the boycott. Sales supervisors reported a 60% drop in sales for the week ending on Memorial Day and Bud Light also faced boycotts from the LGBTQ community for not countering conservative backlash.
Breitbart: Wholesale Inventories Fall for Second Straight Month
US wholesale inventories declined for the second consecutive month in April, with economists predicting a recession and higher interest rates. Inventories of durable goods rose 0.6%, while nondurables fell 1.2%, with inventories of farm products, paper, and apparel falling. Inventories are up 6.3% from April 2022, and the ratio of inventories to sales was 1.4%, down from the prior month.
#culture
Fox News: Emily Blunt says her ‘toes curl’ when people tell her their kids want to act: 'I want to say, don’t do it!'
Emily Blunt advises against becoming an actress, describing the industry as "hard" and "disappointing." She says that being judged on looks makes it "completely personal." Blunt, who has two daughters with husband John Krasinski, does not leave her children for more than two weeks at a time due to the impact on them when she has to go away. She is currently taking a break from acting to be with her family.
#education
Daily Wire: University Of Wisconsin-Green Bay To Run ‘Pride Camp’ For Middle Schoolers
US universities to host "pride camps" for LGBTQ+ and ally middle/high schoolers this summer; Green Bay camp focuses on history and health.
#crime
Fox News: 4 in Arizona sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions in federal COVID-19 aid
Four people in Arizona have been sentenced for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in COVID-19 aid, including a couple who got $13 million and spent it on luxury goods. Three separate cases saw the individuals handed “significant prison terms” for taking advantage of Paycheck Protection Program loans. Kimberly and Jason Coleman falsely submitted 24 loan applications, with over 10 being approved, netting them millions. Sean Swaringer, who took loans worth over $1.5 million for two cryotherapy businesses, was also sentenced, as was Willie Mitchell, who fraudulently obtained seven PPP loans totaling nearly $9.5 million.
Fox News: New Mexico governor approves emergency funding for Farmington after mass shooting
New Mexico governor approves emergency funding of $100,000 for mental health resources to help Farmington residents cope with aftermath of mass shooting that killed three people.
Fox News: Mississippi attorney general says deputies were justified in fatal shooting of armed man
Deputies in Mississippi justified in shooting and killing an armed man during a disturbance at a home. The attorney general's office did not release the deputies' names.
Fox News: Archdiocese of St. Louis to pay $1M settlement for sex abuse lawsuit
The Archdiocese of St. Louis will pay $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was sexually abused as a child by a priest. The plaintiff was an altar boy and the suit alleged he was abused by the Rev. Gary Wolken from fourth grade through 1995. Wolken spent 12 years in prison for sexually abusing another boy, and was removed from ministry in 2002.
The victim's attorney said the settlement was hard-fought, and that her client was brave. The archdiocese responded in a statement that it hopes the settlement provides some comfort to the victim and his family, and that they pray for all victims of sexual abuse to find comfort and healing. Wolken was known to be a predator, and the archdiocese previously paid $1.7 million to settle a lawsuit claiming they could have intervened to prevent the abuse.
#sports
Fox News: Blue Jays designate Anthony Bass for assignment ahead of Toronto’s Pride Weekend following controversy
Toronto Blue Jays designated pitcher Anthony Bass for assignment after he received backlash for encouraging Christians to boycott Target and Bud Light.
#outdoors
Fox News: Body of Alaska fishing captain recovered 11 days after partially submerged boat found
Alaska State Troopers recover the remains of Morgan Robidou, the captain of the fishing charter boat Awakin, 11 days after it was found partially submerged off Low Island. The bodies of three of the four passengers aboard the boat were already recovered. The investigation continues.
#technology
The Epoch Times: Film Review: ‘Users’
The documentary "Users" examines the impact of modern technology, particularly on parenting and children. Director Natalia Almada relies heavily on visual imagery, rather than narration, to relay the messages and presents an unbiased and original perspective. The film features breathtaking and symmetric images that suggest a deeper parallel connection and a moving score by Kronos Quartet. The film is not for everyone, but it is a great example of filmmaking and carries an uplifting message of returning to a time when devices didn't claim our attention so much that we lose touch with human interaction.
#other
Forbes: Binance Will Stop Trading US Dollar Amid SEC Lawsuit
Crypto exchange operator, Binance.US, will stop allowing US dollar trades on its platform, citing a pullout by banking partners following a lawsuit by the US Securities and Exchange Commission alleging the company was dodging regulation and operating illegally. Trades on the crypto-only exchange will still be possible, but USD deposits and withdrawals will be halted from 13 June. Binance.US said the banking partners’ decisions were “unexpected” and it would seek more stable providers. The SEC's move against Binance.US and a smaller suit against rival Coinbase, following an initial complaint accusing Binance of multiple rule violations, triggered a $790m sell-off by investors.
The Epoch Times: Newsom Faces Backlash on Plan to Add Gun Ownership Restrictions to Constitution
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for the 28th amendment to instate "common sense gun safety measures," including raising the minimum age for gun purchases and enacting background checks. The National Rifle Association (NRA) immediately responded, calling it a publicity maneuver to weaken gun rights. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has also criticized the plan and offered to debate Newsom anytime in Mississippi. Newsom plans to call for a constitutional convention to enact the amendment, making California the first state to do so.
The Epoch Times: What Climbing Interest Rates Mean for Annuities?
As interest rates climb, annuities are becoming an attractive option for those preparing for retirement in the US. Immediate annuities offer guaranteed payout amounts and customised, guaranteed incomes, while deferred and variable annuities offer higher potential returns at higher risk. Fixed annuities, however, offer fixed interest rates, making them less volatile. The type of annuity chosen should depend on the client's age, income needs and risk tolerance. Annuities are becoming increasingly popular amongst those who want to park their funds in a safe place but still earn a decent return.