WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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CHENEY, LIZ, GOP, TRUMP
“We cannot both embrace the big lie and embrace the constitution,” Cheney told reporters outside the House GOP caucus meeting room moments after the vote. “I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval
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ISRAEL, HAMAS, GAZA, ROCKET
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rockets streamed out of Gaza and Israel pounded the territory with airstrikes early Wednesday as the most severe outbreak of violence since the 2014 war took on many hallmarks of that devastating 50-day conflict, with no endgame
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PIPELINE, COLONIAL, GAS, PANIC
The operator of Colonial Pipeline said on Wednesday that it had started to resume pipeline operations. “It will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal,” the company said on its website. “Some markets served by Colonial
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BIDEN, ISRAEL, TRUMP, GAS
On Tuesday’s “CNN Tonight,” CNN host Fareed Zakaria argued that the problems between Israel and Palestine are “only going to be solved if Israel decides that it wants to, as a matter of morality, it wants to give rights to Palestinians,” and blamed the recent
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BIDEN, JOE, TRUMP, INFLATION
After four years of former President Trump’s refusal to condemn or even mildly critique any Israeli act, the Biden administration faces soaring Israeli-Palestinian violence equipped with fewer options to deescalate tensions than at any time in recent history. Trump
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BORDER, APRIL, MIGRANT, HIGH
After being stretched by the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. foster care system has another challenge ahead: an unprecedented number of unaccompanied migrant children coming over the southern border who need care before they can be placed with relatives already
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CDC, VACCINE, COVID, 12
AUSTIN, Texas – Baylor Scott & White hospitals in Round Rock, Temple and Waco, Texas, have been contributing to real-world studies reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that show a significant difference in people who have received a vaccine
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HOUSE, BIDEN, WHITE, REACH
After a nearly two-year battle, the Justice Department and Democratic-controlled House Judiciary Committee appear to have reached an agreement on a subpoena for testimony from former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn in a lingering controversy tied to special
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SENTENCE, LONGER, FLOYD, GEORGE
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday. In his ruling, Judge Peter Cahill found that
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FAUCI, PAUL, RAND, LAB
Dr. Anthony Fauci adamantly denied that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases funded risky gain-of-function experiments on bat-based coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology prior to the pandemic during a Senate hearing Tuesday. Fauci’s
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BIDEN, GOP, LEADERS, TAX
President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) right, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) pay respects to U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Evans, as his remains lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on April 13, 2021 in Washington,
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THEORY, CRITICAL, RACE, SCHOOL
When Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed H.B. 1775 into law on Friday it caused something of a crisis for an 8-person school board in Oklahoma City, and their response tells you everything you need to know about the concepts and stances of the hard-left. H.B.
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SHOOTING, TIMES, SQUARE, ARRESTED
Farrakhan Muhammad, 31, will be brought to New York City to face charges. The suspected shooter who in opened fire in Times Square over the weekend and wounded three people, including a 4-year-old girl, has been arrested in Florida by U.S. Marshals, police
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DEGENERES, SHOW, ELLEN, TALK
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will end her talk show after 19 years, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday. DeGeneres, told her staff the news Tuesday, and is scheduled to discuss the news on her show Thursday with guest Oprah Winfrey. “When you’re a creative
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HALL, ROCK, JAY, FAME
(CNN) The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2021 inductees on Wednesday, marking the most diverse group by musical genre in the organization's history. To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, an individual artist or band must have released
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TIGER, HOUSTON, CAROLE, BASKIN
“Tiger King” star Carole Baskin said Houston residents were in “extreme danger” as a 9-month-old tiger cub roamed outside earlier this week — and that the big cat could’ve easily been triggered to kill. Baskin weighed in on the drama that unfolded Sunday night
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LLOYD, NORMAN, 106, STAR
Norman Lloyd, Who Got His Acting Start During The New Deal, Dies At 106 Enlarge this image toggle caption Angela Weiss/Getty Images for SAG Foundation Angela Weiss/Getty Images for SAG Foundation To call an actor a Hollywood legend sounds like hyperbole,
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TESLA, CALIFORNIA, ARRESTED, RIDING
Tesla’s Autopilot software, an advanced driver assistance feature, is in the news again. And not in a good way. Over the weekend, a short video of a person sitting in the back seat of a driverless Tesla operating on public roads in California caught the internet’s
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PRICES, CONSUMER, APRIL, INFLATION
WASHINGTON (AP) — A worrisome bout of inflation struck the U.S. economy in April, with consumer prices for goods and services surging 0.8% — the largest monthly jump in more than a decade — and the year-over-year increase reaching its fastest rate since 2008. The
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JAN, RIOTS, FORMER, ACTING
Former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said Tuesday during a hearing on the Jan. 6 riot he had "reassessed" his previous evaluation that former President Trump’s speech that day had led to his supporters storming the Capitol. "Would anybody
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PANEL, SUGGESTS, POWER, PANDEMICS
The catastrophic scale of the COVID-19 pandemic could have been avoided — but a “toxic cocktail” of “delay, hesitation, and denial” aided its rampant global spread, an independent panel concluded Wednesday. “The situation we find ourselves in today could have
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ISRAEL, YANG, SIMPLISTIC, BACK
After sharp criticism from the left, New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang walked back his "overly simplistic" tweet supporting Israel while condemning "Hamas terrorists" amid a flare-up of violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. Yang said
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UNEMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, FEDERAL, PANDEMIC
In a bid to encourage people to return work, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced the discontinuation of the $300-per-week federal pandemic unemployment compensation. He ordered the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to notify the
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NEWSOM, STIMULUS, BILLION, RECALL
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 10:52 AM PT – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Embattled Democrat Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) is making a last-ditch effort to save himself from getting ousted as governor of the Golden State by promising Californians a new round of stimulus checks.
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CHENEY, LIZ, GOP, TRUMP
NPR
GOP Poised To Oust Cheney From Leadership Over Her Criticism Of Trump
GOP Poised To Oust Cheney From Leadership Over Her Criticism Of Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images For the second time this year, Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming faces a vote from her fellow House Republicans
Fox News
House GOP Conference likely to remove Cheney but may not install Stefanik right away
We don't know exactly how things will go down at Wednesday's closed-door, secret-ballot House Republican Conference meeting. But we expect rank-and-file Republicans to vote late morning or midday to boot GOP Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., from her
New York Times
Live Updates: House Republicans to Vote on Whether to Remove Liz Cheney From Leadership
The secret-ballot vote on Wednesday is expected to remove Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming as the chair of the House Republican Conference for her continued repudiation of former President Donald J. Trump’s election lies. Representative Liz Cheney after
National Review
McCarthy Claims No One Is Questioning Election Legitimacy — after Ousting Cheney over Trump-Election Feud
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speak to reporters after a meeting with President Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R.,
CNBC
House GOP set to vote on ousting Trump critic Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership
House Republicans are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to strip vocal Trump critic Rep. Liz Cheney of her party leadership role and replace her with pro-Trump Rep. Elise Stefanik. A no-confidence vote is likely to come during a closed-door GOP conference
New York Post
House Republicans poised to vote on Liz Cheney’s future in leadership
House Republicans will gather Wednesday morning to vote on whether to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her No. 3 leadership position after she ran afoul of her party by speaking out against former President Donald Trump and supporting impeaching him​ over his role
The Intercept
Liz Cheney’s Stand Had Nothing to Do With Principle. Ask Her Sister.
Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images There can be no question of whether Rep. Liz Cheney is correct in her particulars. “The Electoral College has voted,” she said from the floor of the House on Tuesday evening, interrupting a Republican gabfest devoted
Breitbart
Elise Stefanik Promises to 'Stand Shoulder to Shoulder' with Republicans
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) promised Wednesday to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with her House Republican colleagues to seize the “historic opportunity” to take back the House majority during the 2022 midterm elections. Stefanik sent a “Dear Colleague” letter
CNN
Liz Cheney loses House Republican leadership post over feud with Trump
(CNN) Rep. Liz Cheney lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald Trump's lie that he won the 2020 presidential election. House Republicans ousted Cheney in a voice vote behind closed
Newsmax
Liz Cheney Says Trump and GOP Backers Threaten Democracy
A combative Rep. Liz Cheney lashed out at leaders of her own Republican Party late Tuesday, accusing former President Donald Trump and his GOP supporters of following a path that would “undermine our democracy.” On the eve of a closed-door meeting when House
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The Atlantic
Liz Cheney’s Unforgivable Sin
Republican lawmakers do tolerate criticism of the former president; in fact, many of them are eager to express their dissent, but only if their names are not attached to their words. Reporters don’t have to search hard within the House or Senate GOP conferences
OANN
House GOP votes to remove Rep. Cheney as conference chair
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:16 AM PT – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 House Republicans have voted to remove Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as conference chair amid her continued criticism of President Trump and opposition to uncovering voter fraud in the 2020 election. GOP
NY Daily News
Rep. Liz Cheney ousted from House GOP leadership after defiant attacks on Trump
“We cannot both embrace the big lie and embrace the constitution,” Cheney told reporters outside the House GOP caucus meeting room moments after the vote. “I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president never again gets anywhere near the Oval
Red State
Journalist Drops an Inconvenient Truth on the Liz Cheney Concern Trolls
As RedState senior editor Joe Cunningham reported earlier, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) was officially ousted from her Conference Chair role this morning after months of back and forth jousting between her camp and GOP House leaders including Minority Leader Kevin
Huffington Post
Liz Cheney Helped Create Donald Trump's GOP
House Republicans are set to purge Liz Cheney from their leadership ranks Wednesday, a rapid fall for the Wyoming representative from one of the GOP’s most prominent political families. The caucus is set to vote on recalling Cheney, the third-highest ranking
Washington Times
White House calls GOP ouster of Cheney 'disturbing'
The White House on Wednesday said it was “disturbing” that House Republicans ousted anti-Trump Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming from her leadership post. “It’s disturbing to see any leader, regardless of party, being attacked for simply speaking the truth,” said
USA Today
Liz Cheney says Trump backers threaten democracy
Liz Cheney says Trump backers threaten democracy A combative Rep. Liz Cheney lashed out at leaders of her own Republican Party late Tuesday, accusing former President Donald Trump and his GOP supporters of following a path that would "undermine our democracy."
Town Hall
End of the Cheney-Rove Grip on GOP
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. For more than two decades the Cheney and Bush families and Karl Rove have run the Republican Party by controlling fundraising. In 2016, Jeb Bush
LA Times
House Republicans prepare to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from top post
Three months ago, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy helped quell a small protest against Rep. Liz Cheney, one of the Republican Party’s most vocal opponents of former President Trump, declaring the GOP a “big tent” that was broad enough to include dissenting
Breitbart
Liz Cheney: Will Not Let Donald Trump Get Near the Oval Office Again
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) said in a press conference Wednesday just after House Republicans removed her from House leadership that she will not let former President Trump get near the Oval Office again. “I will do everything I can to ensure that the former president
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New Republic
The Republican “Civil War” Is Actually Just the Trump GOP Against a Few Losers
As she fought to keep her job as the third-most powerful Republican in the House of Representatives, Liz Cheney returned again and again to the same argument. The GOP had a choice: It could continue to embrace Donald Trump and his lies about the 2020 election,
Breitbart
Liz Cheney: I Intend to Be a Leader ‘in a Fight to Help to Restore Our Party’
Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) said during a preview of her interview with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie that aired Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” that she intended to be “one of the leaders in a fight to help to restore our party.” Cheney was addressing
ABC
House Republicans poised to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership for Trump criticism
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., remained defiant Tuesday just hours before Republicans are expected to remove her from House GOP leadership, warning that former President Donald Trump's continued attacks against the 2020 election threaten American democracy and risk
Breitbart
Adam Kinzinger Says Voice Vote to Oust Liz Cheney Was to Show Unity
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (D-IL) says the voice vote to out Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) as Republican conference chair was to show unity. “I stand with Liz. I’m proud of her. There’s a lot of people that are proud of her for what’s she done and a lot of people that feel
New York Times
Republicans Oust a Defiant Cheney, Confirming Trump’s Grasp on the Party
For her part, Ms. Cheney made it clear that she regarded her ouster as a historic mistake, and intended to continue to be vocal in her criticism. She invited David Hume Kennerly, a former official White House photographer under President Gerald R. Ford with
Fox News
After Cheney ouster, Stefanik promises 'disciplined, unified message' in pitch for leadership post
Rep. Elise Stefanik is making her case to be House Republican Conference Chair, promising a "disciplined, unified" message, after her GOP colleagues ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from the post Wednesday. "I strongly believe that one of the most important qualities
CNN
Just like Michael Cohen, the GOP are Trump's 'fixers' (Opinion)
(CNN) When House Republicans gathered in April to discuss their campaign prospects, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was disturbed by a presentation of internal polling data shared by the National Republican Congressional Committee: The briefers left out the fact that
Breitbart
Lance Gooden: Liz Cheney's Ouster Proves GOP United to Take Back House
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) correctly predicted Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-WY) ouster Wednesday as the Republican Conference chair; he said it proves Republicans are united behind taking back the House majority. Gooden released a statement after House Republicans voted
CNN
Live updates: Liz Cheney vote at GOP conference
Cheney heads to the House floor to cast a vote at the US Capitol in February 2021. Cheney was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for his role in the Capitol insurrection. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The acts for which Rep. Liz Cheney is
New York Post
Liz Cheney removed from position as House GOP conference chair over anti-Trump stance
House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position Wednesday, a rare move that highlights the power that former President Donald Trump still holds in the party. Cheney — daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney and one of Trump’s most
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CNN
Why Liz Cheney got fired (Opinion)
Alice Stewart is a CNN political commentator, member of the Student Advisory Board at the Kennedy Institute of Politics at Harvard University, and former Communications Director for Ted Cruz for President. The opinions expressed here are her own. View more
Breitbart
Behar: Liz Cheney Is ‘Joan of Arc’ Standing up to the GOP ‘Heretics’
Joy Behar told her co-hosts on Wednesday’s broadcast of ABC’s “The View” that Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) being ousted from Republican House leadership made her like “Joan of Arc” standing up to the Republican heretics. In a clip from an earlier press conference,
New York Times
Live Updates: House Republicans Oust Liz Cheney From Leadership
Live Live Updates: House Republicans Oust Liz Cheney From Leadership The vote on Wednesday removed Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming as the chair of the House Republican Conference for her continued repudiation of former President Donald J. Trump’s election
New York Post
Defiant Liz Cheney lays out her case ahead of vote to oust her from GOP leadership
House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) took to the House floor to defend her stance on former President Trump on the eve of the House GOP’s conference vote to oust her from her leadership position. The Wyoming Republican — one of the most vocal
CNN
Liz Cheney strikes defiant tone in floor speech on eve of her expected ousting from House GOP leadership
(CNN) Rep. Liz Cheney vowed Tuesday evening not to remain silent as former President Donald Trump continues to spread lies that the election was stolen from him, striking a defiant tone ahead of an expected vote to remove her from House Republican leadership
Red State
Liz Cheney Has Been Booted From Leadership, and the Never Trumper Tears Are Delicious
I laughed uproariously (really) when I saw this pass across my Twitter timeline: As I was saying. https://t.co/ZACv3bKQhU — Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter) May 12, 2021 Expect to see Amanda Carpenter in a Handmaid’s Tale costume soon. She’s quite broken
CNN
Elise Stefanik: Voters in her district have mixed reactions to her embrace of Trump
(CNN) — GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik’s rise within the Republican Party and embrace of former President Donald Trump have met with a mixed reaction in the district she represents, which pivoted in the past from voting for former President Barack Obama to Trump. In
Breitbart
Republican Ken Buck Supports Embattled Liz Cheney
Freedom Caucus member Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) comes out in support of the embattled Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (WY) after being removed from the Republican leadership as conference chair, the number three position, Wednesday. Cheney lost her leadership position
CNN
This 1 line from Liz Cheney's speech will haunt Republicans
(CNN) The removal of Wyoming Rep. Liz Chene y from her role as the third-ranking Republican in House leadership happened quickly on Wednesday morning. Less than a half hour after House Republicans convened, Cheney had been removed by voice vote. But Republicans
Fox News
Liz Cheney defiant in floor speech ahead of House GOP vote to oust her as conference chair
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., warned fellow Republicans on Tuesday that American democracy faces a threat it has "never seen before" in a defiant floor speech on the eve of a vote that is expected to result in her removal from the role of House Republican Conference
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CNN
The GOP just handed Liz Cheney a megaphone
It took a strong woman and a House Republican conference that threatened her. It took GOP leadership more interested in regaining power than in abiding by the Constitution. And it took a Republican Party devoted to nothing other than Donald Trump. So finally,
Red State
Trump Drops the Hammer on Liz Cheney With Perfect Prediction of Her Future
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) just got the boot from her leadership position in the GOP, as we reported earlier. She was kicked out on a voice vote. But she proved that she still hadn’t learned her lesson, attacking President Donald Trump, even after the vote. Liz
CNN
The vote to oust Liz Cheney took only 16 minutes. Here's what happened.
(CNN) The vote to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position took only 16 minutes. Before the House Republican Conference met Wednesday morning to oust the Wyoming congresswoman from her position as the third-ranking Republican member in Congress, sources
National Review
Liz Cheney Ousted from Leadership
Rep. Liz Cheney (R., Wyo.) speaks during a news conference in Washington, D.C., December 10, 2020. (Erin Scott/Reuters) House Republicans ousted Representative Liz Cheney (R., Wyo.) from her post as House GOP Conference Chair in a Wednesday morning voice vote,
CNN
Opinion: Cheney's ousting shows GOP is damned if it does, damned if it doesn't
Douglas Heye is the ex-deputy chief of staff to former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a GOP strategist and a CNN political commentator. Follow him on Twitter @dougheye . The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. View more opinion on CNN. (CNN)
Washington Times
Trump scares off challengers to Elise Stefanik's rise to GOP leadership
The backing of former President Donald Trump helped keep the field clear of challengers to Rep. Elise Stefanik’s bid to become the next House Republican Conference chair after fellow GOP members ousted Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday. The conferences’ staunchest
NPR
Rep. Curtis, R-Utah, Explains His Vote To Remove Liz Cheney From House Leadership
Rep. Curtis, R-Utah, Explains His Vote To Remove Liz Cheney From House Leadership NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah about his vote to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position in the House of Representatives.
Washington Times
GOP Rep. Kinzinger slams Trump over Cheney ouster: 'The low point of the Republican Party'
Rep. Adam Kinzinger ripped fellow Republicans including former President Donald Trump over their successful push to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her powerful role in the GOP early Wednesday. In a series of social media postings, Mr. Kinzinger tore into Mr. Trump
Huffington Post
On Eve Of Likely Ouster, GOP Rep. Liz Cheney Reiterates Criticism Of Trump's Lies
On the eve of her likely ouster as House Republican Conference chair, Rep. Liz Cheney (Wyo.) took to the House floor Tuesday to reiterate her condemnation of former President Donald Trump and his lies about a “stolen” election. Cheney’s fellow House Republicans
Red State
Liz Cheney Straps on the Skis and Jumps the Shark One Final Time
Well, it’s official. Rep. Liz Cheney has been cast out of her House GOP leadership position via a voice vote. The whole process took 20 minutes and not a single attendee spoke out to defend her. Of course, Cheney wasn’t going to go down quietly, and in not
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CNN
Behind the scenes with Liz Cheney
David Hume Kennerly/Center for Creative Photography/University of Arizona US Rep. Liz Cheney sits in her office as she prepared to give a speech on the House floor on Tuesday. Behind the scenes with Liz Cheney David Hume Kennerly/Center for Creative Photography/University
Newsmax
Ret. Col. Denton Knapp to Newsmax TV: Cheney Ouster Justified
House Republicans' vote to remove Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., from her role as House Republican Conference chair was justified, according to upcoming primary challenger Denton Knapp, a retired U.S. Army colonel. Knapp, who earlier this week announced his GOP
CNN
READ: Liz Cheney's remarks on the House floor
(CNN) Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, gave a defiant speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives on the eve of a GOP conference meeting where Cheney is expected to be removed from her leadership position. Here are her remarks from Tuesday
National Review
Liz Cheney Fight: Lessons from William F. Buckley Jr.’s Campaign against John Birch Society
If there’s one thing we must not tolerate, it is an insistence on keeping alive lies that lead conservatives away from the fight against the Left. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE T his morning’s vote to remove Liz Cheney from her position as the third-ranking Republican
Huffington Post
Republicans Oust Liz Cheney From Party Leadership For Telling Truth About Election
Because she won’t tell Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney (Wyo.) from party leadership. Republicans voted during an internal party meeting on Wednesday morning to remove Cheney from her position as House Republican
Breitbart
Nancy Pelosi Takes Shots at GOP for Cheney's Removal from Leadership
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) disagreed with Republicans on Wednesday for removing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from leadership. “For the sake of our democracy, reasonable Republicans across the country must take back their party,” Pelosi declared. “Congresswoman
CNN
Top congressional leaders meet with Biden for the first time in crucial week for his infrastructure plan
At the start of the meeting, Biden told reporters in the Oval Office that when he ran for president, "I said I wasn't going to be a Democratic president," but one for "all Americans." "The bottom line here is we're going to see whether we can reach some consensus
Breitbart
Report: Liz Cheney Plans Midterm Elections, Seeks to Build 'Cheney Party'
Embattled Republican Rep. Liz Cheney (WY) plans to be active in the midterms looking to shift the Republicans toward a “Cheney party,” after disagreeing with the party’s current path as evidenced by her recent removal as House Republican Conference Chair. Cheney,
Huffington Post
Maddow Spots The Stat That Proves Cheney Purge Is Just Another Supplication To Trump
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on Tuesday pointed out why Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-Wyo.) imminent purge from a House GOP leadership role is “absolutely” not because she’s an “insufficiently Trumpy Republican.” Maddow noted how Cheney — who faces removal Wednesday because
Breitbart
Democrats Begin Fundraising Off of Liz Cheney's Ouster
Democrats released fundraising emails Wednesday shortly after Republicans removed Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) as the House Republican Conference chair. Republicans voted in near unanimity to oust Cheney as the third-ranking House; shortly after the vote, Democrats
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CNN
Opinion: Why the defeated Trump's influence is powerful enough to oust Liz Cheney
Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the book "Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich and the Rise of the New Republican Party." Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer. The
Fox News
Pelosi, Democrats celebrate Cheney after her ouster, say GOP must 'take back' their party
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., stood up for Rep. Liz Cheney Wednesday and decried the House Republicans' decision to oust her from leadership as a sign that the GOP has turned its back on democracy. "Congresswoman Liz Cheney is a leader of great courage,
Huffington Post
Matt Gaetz's Clueless Attack On Rep. Adam Kinzinger Backfires Spectacularly
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) launched a Twitter attack on fellow Republican lawmaker Adam Kinzinger (Ill.), who issued a prompt reminder that there’s one topic that should be off-limits for Gaetz. Gaetz pulled up an old tweet from Kinzinger in support of Rep.
Breitbart
House Republicans Remove Warmonger Liz Cheney from Leadership
House Republicans have relieved warmonger Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from her conference chair responsibilities Wednesday. Cheney lost her post after a voice vote in the basement of the House. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to Rep. Virginia
CNN
Analysis: Cheney shames colleagues who will purge her for disloyalty to Trump
(CNN) Liz Cheney won't move on and stop speaking about the threat to American democracy posed by Donald Trump for a simple reason : It hasn't gone away. In a short, powerful speech late Tuesday, the lawmaker from Wyoming shamed colleagues who will vote on
Washington Times
Trump celebrates Cheney's likely ouster from GOP leadership
Former President Trump is cheering on the ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as House GOP conference chair. Ms. Cheney has criticized Mr. Trump for promoting stolen election claims that she said led to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and has
CNN
Rep. Adam Kinzinger: A lot of people feel threatened by Liz Cheney
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) talks with reporters after Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) was ousted from her leadership post in the Republican conference.
National Review
Liz Cheney Ousted by House GOP, Who Then Give Her a Standing Ovation
Elise Stefanik is on a glide path to becoming the next House GOP conference chair. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE I n the end, they didn’t even record the vote: House Republicans ousted Liz Cheney from her post as the conference’s third-ranking member on a voice vote. Then
CNN
We just witnessed another major turning point in US political history
(CNN) Wednesday's ouster of Rep. Liz Cheney from the House Republican leadership is more important as a symbolic move for Republicans as they embrace Trumpism than it is for the specific action of replacing a third-ranking lawmaker in the party's congressional
Fox News
Immigration hawks raise concerns about Stefanik's voting record as she launches GOP leadership bid
With Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY – the favorite to replace Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., as House GOP Conference chair – groups calling for stricter immigration policies are concerned by what they see as a voting record that is not in line with their priorities. While
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Huffington Post
Kevin McCarthy Says Nobody's Questioning The Election, But Lots Of Republicans Are
The same day House Republicans ousted a member of their leadership for saying President Donald Trump lost the election and numerous lawmakers questioned the result, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) insisted they’d all moved on. “I don’t think
Washington Times
Liz Cheney attacks GOP leadership, Trump in defiant speech from House floor
WASHINGTON — A combative Rep. Liz Cheney lashed out at leaders of her own Republican Party late Tuesday, accusing former President Donald Trump and his GOP supporters of following a path that would “undermine our democracy.” On the eve of a closed-door meeting
NPR
Liz Cheney Loses Leadership Post Upon House Vote
Liz Cheney Loses Leadership Post Upon House Vote House Republicans voted Wednesday to strip Congresswoman Liz Cheney of her leadership post over her continued trashing of Donald Trump, illustrating the former president's stranglehold on the GOP.
Fox News
What Liz Cheney told Republican colleagues before they quickly voted her out
Rep. Liz Cheney spoke to her colleagues in the House Republican Conference on Wednesday morning shortly before she was ousted as the conference chair by a voice vote. Fox News obtained her comments from a source who was in the room. In the short speech, Cheney
CNN
The fallacy of Republicans’ it’s-time-to-move-on-from-2020 argument
(CNN) — Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy echoed a now-familiar talking point on Tuesday when asked why he supported House Republicans’ move to oust Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership spot. “The congresswoman has every right to her opinion,” said Kennedy.
Breitbart
Rosanna Arquette Suggests the GOP Is the ‘Nazi Party’ After Liz Cheney Vote
Hollywood star Rosanna Arquette is once again attacking the Republican Party, comparing the GOP to Nazis following the House vote on to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from party leadership. Rosanna Arquette tweeted Wednesday that the state of American politics
New York Times
Kevin McCarthy says no one is ‘questioning the legitimacy’ of the 2020 election. That’s not true.
Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the House Republican leader, suggested on Wednesday that members of his party recognized that President Biden had been legitimately elected, four months after he and 146 other Republicans voted to overturn the election
Fox News
Elise Stefanik: What to know about GOP's potential new conference chair
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-NY, is making her case to be House Republican Conference Chair, promising a "disciplined, unified" message, after her GOP colleagues ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from the position Wednesday. "I strongly believe that one of the most important
New York Times
In Liz Cheney vs. Donald Trump, Guess Who Won
As a result, they have detached themselves from reality. The expectation that once Mr. Trump left office the Republican Party would become a normal party again was wishful thinking from the beginning. There is no post-Trump fight for the “soul” of the Republican
National Review
Republican Conference Chair: Chip Roy Comes Out against Elise Stefanik
Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) walks to the House floor in Washington, January 13, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Representative Chip Roy (R., Texas) became the first House Republican to push back publicly against Representative Elise Stefanik‘s (R., N.Y.)
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New York Times
Liz Cheney delivers defiant speech on House floor ahead of vote to oust her from G.O.P. leadership.
Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming delivered a defiant last stand hours before facing a vote to purge her from House Republican leadership for her outspoken repudiation of former President Donald J. Trump’s election lies, declaring Tuesday night on the House
Washington Times
House Republicans rail against cancel culture ahead of ousting Liz Cheney from leadership role
House Republicans spoke out against so-called “cancel culture” in a series of floor speeches mere hours before voting to oust Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming from her post as party chair early Wednesday. Republicans led by Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado railed against
NPR
What Liz Cheney's Removal Means For The Future Of The GOP
What Liz Cheney's Removal Means For The Future Of The GOP NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican strategist Antonia Ferrier and Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen on the future of the GOP after Wednesday's vote to remove Liz Cheney from leadership. What
Breitbart
Graham: If GOP Tries to Drive Trump Out ‘Half the People Will Leave’
Tuesday on Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) sounded off on the upcoming vote to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) as chairwoman of the House Republican Conference in response to her opposition to former President Donald Trump. Graham disagreed
LA Times
Biden seeks infrastructure consensus in meeting with congressional leaders
President Biden welcomed the “Big Four” congressional leaders to the Oval Office for the first time on Wednesday, attempting to foster bipartisan dialogue at a time when polls show most Republicans accept his predecessor’s lies about the legitimacy of his election. “The
Washington Times
Stefanik confident of a GOP leadership win: 'We have great support'
Rep. Elise Stefanik predicted Wednesday that she has the votes to become the next House Republican Conference chair after fellow GOP member ousted Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday. Ms. Stefanik told reporters she has the support of a broad range of House Republicans
Breitbart
Ken Buck Lets Liz Cheney Hijack House Debate on Eve of Her Political Demise
Embattled Republican House Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) used floor time at the House of Representatives Tuesday to air her grievances with former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), who was in charge of distributing
Washington Times
Trump support holds steady, DeSantis second pick in 2024, new poll finds
Roughly half of GOP voters would “absolutely” vote for former President Donald Trump in a Republican primary and more than a third would back Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis if the ex-president takes a pass in 2024, according to a poll released Wednesday. Convention
Washington Times
House GOP boots Liz Cheney from leadership post
House Republicans on Wednesday ousted Rep. Liz Cheney as House GOP conference chair and set the stage for her to be replaced with someone less keen on challenging former President Donald Trump’s stolen election claims and lingering grip on the party. Ms. Cheney
Breitbart
Donald Trump Celebrates Ouster of 'Bitter, Horrible Human' Liz Cheney
Former President Donald Trump celebrated the news Wednesday that House Republicans had ousted Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) from Republican leadership. “Liz Cheney is a bitter, horrible human being,” Trump wrote in a statement issued after Cheney was voted out. “I
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New York Post
Rep. Stefanik launches bid to replace Liz Cheney moments after she’s ousted
Moments after House Republicans voted to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her No. 3 leadership position, Rep. Elise Stefanik released a letter to her GOP colleagues, seeking their support in her bid to become chair of the Republican Conference. “Today I humbly ask
Breitbart
Republicans Rejoice at Cheney’s Ouster, 'Na Na Na, Hey Hey, Goodbye'
Conservative and America First Republicans rejoiced at Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-WY) leadership ouster Wednesday as an end to the “Bush-Cheney-McCain era.” “Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye Liz Cheney,” Rep. Madison Cawthorn tweeted shortly after the
Newsmax
Stefanik Promises 'Unified Conservative Vision' for House Leadership
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., the clear frontrunner to replace Rep. Liz Cheney as House Republican Conference chairperson, Wednesday officially asked her GOP colleagues for their support for the seat and called for a "unified conservative vision" moving forward. "Despite
Newsmax
Trump Critic Rep. Liz Cheney Removed as GOP Conference Chair
House Republicans on Wednesday morning voted to boot Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership after the foreign policy hawk and outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump ran afoul of a majority of the party she’d chaired since 2018. Cheney remained
National Review
Liz Cheney Criticizes Trump Ahead of Republican Leadership Vote
Rep. Liz Cheney speaks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, May 12, 2021. (CSPAN) Representative Liz Cheney (R., Wyo.) doubled down on her criticism of former President Donald Trump during a speech on the House floor Tuesday, one day before she
Red State
BREAKING: Liz Cheney Ousted From House Leadership
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) has been removed from House GOP leadership following a closed-door voice vote among Republicans in the chamber, according to multiple sources. Cheney’s ouster comes following weeks of conflict with the rest of House Republican leadership
Washington Times
Pelosi: Cheney has 'great courage, patriotism and integrity,' unwelcome by GOP
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the Republicans ousting of Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position shows that the GOP doesn’t welcome “courage, patriotism and integrity.” She said Ms. Cheney, Wyoming Republican, was punished for displaying those honorable
Fox News
CNN panel melts down after Cheney ouster, predicts collapse of two-party system: 'This is existential'
A CNN panel admitted to getting "dramatic" on Wednesday and fearing for America's political future after Republicans voted Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., out of her role as House Republican Conference Chair. Cheney has stood out among Republicans for her condemnation
Fox News
Cheney's next steps: Expanded political profile, possible support for anti-Trump candidates
Rep. Liz Cheney on Wednesday lost her No. 3 position in House Republican leadership. But that doesn't seem to be stopping the mission of the three-term conservative congresswoman from Wyoming to "lead the fight" to weaken former President Trump's firm grip
Chicago Tribune
House Republicans oust Liz Cheney from leadership post for disputing Trump’s election lies
One of the nation’s two major parties was in effect declaring an extraordinary admission requirement to its highest ranks: fealty to, or at least silence about, Trump’s lie that he lost his November reelection bid due to widespread fraud. In states around the
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ISRAEL, HAMAS, GAZA, ROCKET
Breitbart
Biden Sends Anti-Israel Official, Hady Amr, to Israel to Encourage ‘De-escalation’
President Joe Biden has sent Hady Amr, a State Department official with a history of anti-Israel views, to Israel in an effort to encourage Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “de-escalate” the Israeli response to Palestinian terrorist rocket attacks. The
LA Times
U.S. sending envoy on Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some say action is belated
Criticized for its slow response to escalating Israeli-Palestinian warfare, the Biden administration Wednesday dispatched an emergency envoy to the region and said Israel has an “extra burden” to avoid civilian casualties as the Palestinian death toll soars. Secretary
New York Post
Israeli boy, 5, killed by Hamas rocket in border town near Gaza
A 5-year-old boy was killed and at least seven were injured Wednesday when a Hamas rocket slammed into an apartment building in an Israeli border town — as fighting between Palestinian militants and the Jewish State intensified. The boy, identified by authorities
CNN
48 killed in Gaza, 5 killed in Israel as UN warns conflict could turn into 'full-scale war'
Jerusalem, Ashkelon and Gaza (CNN) The worst violence in years between Israelis and Palestinians showed no signs of letting up Wednesday, as continued Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket fire prompted the United Nations to warn the conflict could mushroom into
National Review
Andrew Yang Apologizes for Tweet Supporting Israel amid Hamas Attacks
Andrew Yang, Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, speaks in Queens, N.Y., May 10, 2021. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters) New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang apologized on Wednesday for his earlier comments in support of Israel after progressives
New York Times
Live Updates: Israeli and Palestinian Violence Escalates to Major Crisis
Live Live Updates: Israeli and Palestinian Violence Escalates to Major Crisis Dozens have been killed in airstrikes and rocket barrages, and violent protests have erupted in mixed Jewish-Arab towns. RIGHT NOW A quick escalation in clashes with Israel grew out
Fox News
Bob Baffert attorney responds to Medina Spirit's derby doping scandal
This is a rush transcript from "Your World," May 11, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. CHARLES PAYNE, FOX NEWS ANCHOR: You're looking live at the Israel-Gaza border, where the situation remains tense, as the violence over there escalates. Hello,
Huffington Post
Israel Escalates Attack On Gaza, No End In Sight
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel stepped up its attacks on the Gaza Strip, flattening a high-rise building used by the Hamas militant group and killing at least three militants in their hideouts on Tuesday as Palestinian rockets rained down almost nonstop on parts of
Red State
Israel Moves Armor Towards Gaza as Hundreds of Rockets Are Launched by Hamas -- Iron Dome on Display Again
The street clashes between Palestinians and Israelis on Monday over the celebration of Jerusalem Day turned on Tuesday to more violent clashes between the military forces of the IDF and Hamas in Gaza. The AP posted a story that covered much of what happened: Israel
NPR
'It's Against All Of Us': Israel-Hamas Violence, As Seen From The Ground
'It's Against All Of Us': Israel-Hamas Violence, As Seen From The Ground Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo by Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images Photo by Menahem Kahana/AFP via Getty Images LOD, Israel — Intense exchanges of rocket fire and airstrikes
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Washington Times
Israel's vaunted Iron Dome stretched to limit by Hamas rocket barrage
Israel‘s state-of-the-art Iron Dome missile defense system is facing its toughest test to date amid rapid-fire rocket attacks from the Palestinian militant group Hamas, with military analysts and commentators inside Israel openly wondering whether their nation’s
New York Times
A U.S. envoy is heading to the Middle East to urge calm between Israel and Palestinians.
A senior American diplomat is headed to the Middle East to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders “to urge de-escalation and to bring calm,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said on Wednesday amid mounting violence. Speaking at the State Department
Newsmax
Israel-Palestinian Clashes Kill 55, Sparking Fear of 'Full-Scale War'
Relentless rocket fire and rioting in mixed Jewish-Arab towns fueled growing fears Wednesday that violence between Israel and Palestinians that has claimed 55 lives could spiral into "full-scale war". Palestinian militants have launched more than 1,000 rockets
Red State
Trump Stands Up for Israel as Biden Dithers on Hamas Attacks
Hamas bombarded Israel Tuesday, firing a ton of rockets toward Tel Aviv. As happened Monday, the Iron Dome was an invaluable defense. RAW FOOTAGE: This is the moment the Iron Dome intercepted a barrage of rockets over Tel Aviv and central Israel. pic.twitter.com/8jl8OTgWCl
Fox News
Gaza officials: Death toll from Israeli strikes rises to 43
The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza has climbed to 43, including 13 children and three women. It says nearly 300 Palestinians in the territory have been wounded in the strikes, which began Monday as Palestinians launched
New York Post
Israel strikes Gaza targets as Netanyahu warns militants will pay ‘very heavy’ price
Israel’s military continued to pound targets in Gaza on Wednesday in response to rocket barrages by Hamas and other militants on Tel Aviv and Beersheba – as the death toll from the spiraling hostilities climbed to six Israelis and 43 Palestinians. The Gaza
Fox News
Fighter jets heard during Fox News live report as death toll in Israel climbs
The death toll in Israel continued to climb early into Wednesday morning after Hamas fired dozens of rockets towards Israel's second-largest city, Tel Aviv. Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reported another fatality in Israel as explosions launched
Fox News
Netanyahu touts Hamas commanders killed in strikes: 'blood is on their heads'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had targeted and killed top Hamas officials Tuesday, following an air-based attack between the Jewish nation and Palestinian militants. "Yesterday and today, the IDF attacked hundreds
New York Post
Video reportedly captures moment rocket hits bus in Israeli city of Holon
Terrifying video reportedly captures the moment a rocket slammed into a bus in the Israeli city of Holon just south of Tel Aviv, wounding three people, including a 5-year-old girl. People are seen standing in the street before a loud explosion is heard and
Fox News
Israel crisis: Why it's different this time around
It was a night of terror for people from Jerusalem to Gaza, including people not necessarily involved in politics who had no way of knowing who would be safe, who might be spared. When Hamas delivered an ultimatum to the Israelis to stop their strikes on high-rise
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Washington Times
Rift breaks open between Pelosi, far-left 'Squad' over Israel
A rift has opened up among House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the far-left “Squad,” including Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, over the issue of Israel. Mrs. Pelosi, who some believe is in her last term
Washington Times
Pelosi says Israel has the right to defend itself, Hamas rocket attacks risk more lives
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi late Tuesday condemned “escalating and indiscriminate” rocket attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas, saying they risk civilian lives amid a fierce exchange of airstrikes in the region. “Israel has the right to defend herself
New York Post
Israeli soldier killed in anti-tank missile attack by Hamas
The anti-tank missile fired from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday killed a 21-year-old Israeli soldier — the first military death in the escalating Israeli-Hamas violence, officials said. The Israel Defense Forces identified the dead soldier as Staff Sgt. Omer
Fox News
Israeli airstrike kills top Hamas commander as Netanyahu vows ‘iron fist if needed’
An airstrike launched by Israel on Wednesday has taken out Hamas’ Gaza City commander, dealing a substantial blow to the Palestinian militant group’s leadership. Bassem Issa is the highest-ranking military figure in Hamas to be killed by Israel since 2014,
Fox News
World leaders urge peace amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Violence in the Gaza Strip erupted this week with mobs fighting in the streets and rockets flying overhead, prompting serious concern from the international community. The United Nations Middle East Envoy, Tor Wennesland, told the Security Council that it
New York Post
Dramatic videos show Gaza tower collapsing amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Dramatic footage of the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants reveals the devastation being left behind — with high-rise buildings toppled to the ground and once-busy streets reduced to mere rubble. Al Sharuk Tower, a major media hub
Breitbart
Netanyahu: ‘We’ll Inflict Blows on the Terrorists They Couldn’t Dream Of’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Wednesday the current retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza, that have so far killed several senior Hamas commanders, are only just the beginning. After a number of senior Hamas commanders were killed in a joint operation
New York Post
Iran’s Khamenei says Palestinians must ‘confront the enemy’ amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday tweeted that Palestinians must “stand strong” and “confront the enemy” shortly before Tel Aviv was targeted by rocket fire. “Palestinians are awake and determined. They must continue this path. One can
Breitbart
Former Israeli Envoy: Evangelicals ‘Backbone’ of Israel Support in U.S.
Former Israeli ambassador to Washington, DC, Ron Dermer called U.S. evangelical Christians the “backbone” of American support for Israel, during at televised conference Sunday. Speaking with Israel’s Channel 12 reporter Amit Segal at a conference organized
Fox News
Pelosi, AOC’s comments on airstrikes in Gaza and Israel underscores divide among Democrats
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday condemned the indiscriminate rocket attacks by Hamas against Israel, and said Tel Aviv has the right to "defend herself against this assault." "Every civilian death is a tragedy that we mourn," she said in a statement.
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New York Post
Fighting between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza is worst since 2014 war
The escalating fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza marks the region’s worst violence since 2014. Six Israelis and 53 Palestinians, including 14 children, have been killed in the most recent conflict as Israeli airstrikes leveled buildings
New York Post
Death toll increases in escalating Israel-Hamas conflict
Hostilities between Israel and Hamas heightened Tuesday night with the most intensive aerial exchange in years, raising the death toll in the ongoing conflict. Israel launched hundreds of airstrikes into Gaza, while the Islamist group and other Palestinian
Washington Times
Escalating Mideast violence bears hallmarks of 2014 Gaza war
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rockets streamed out of Gaza and Israel pounded the territory with airstrikes early Wednesday as the most severe outbreak of violence since the 2014 war took on many hallmarks of that devastating 50-day conflict, with no endgame
New York Post
What is the Iron Dome and how does it protect Israel from rocket attacks?
The Israeli military’s ace in the hole against the ongoing rocket attacks by Palestinian militants in Gaza is its vaunted Iron Dome air defense system. “More than 1,050 rockets have been fired towards Israel and the Iron Dome has had an 85 percent to 90 percent
New York Post
World leaders react to escalating bloodshed between Hamas and Israeli
The escalating fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militant groups, led by the terror group Hamas, in the Gaza Strip has sparked concern — and condemnation — from world leaders. The renewed conflict that has seen a barrage of Hamas rockets fired
Breitbart
Israel Takes Out, Mocks Hamas Intel Chiefs: ‘Looks Like Our Intel Was Better’
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted senior intelligence and counter-intelligence officers from the Palestinian Hamas terrorist group on Tuesday, adding in a post on Twitter: “Looks like our intel was better.” Our fighter jets, with the ISA, neutralized
Fox News
Israel’s IDF says strikes on Hamas in Gaza Strip most intense since 2014 war
Following days of intensifying clashes between Palestinian groups and the Israeli military, the IDF on Tuesday said it had executed its largest counteroffensive since its military assault into the Gaza Strip in 2014. "In response to HUNDREDS of rockets in
New York Post
Israel takes out top Hamas leader Bassem Issa with Gaza airstrike
A top Hamas leader was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Wednesday — as Israel Defense Forces appeared poised for a possible ground invasion amid rising tensions. Bassem Issa, the Islamic terror group’s highest-ranking military official in Gaza, was
Fox News
Hamas lobs hundreds of rockets in 24 hours, Israel responds by attacking targets in Gaza
Israeli forces and Palestinian militants continued to exchange a volley of rockets on Tuesday in what was the heaviest fighting between the enemies since 2014. About 850 rockets had been fired at Israel since Tuesday, according to an Israel Defense Forces
Breitbart
WATCH: Rocket Hits Bus in Israel
Video has emerged appearing to show a rocket fired by Palestinian terrorists, hitting a civilian bus in the Israeli city of Holon during a barrage on Monday night. The rocket was one of several that Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system failed to intercept,
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PIPELINE, COLONIAL, GAS, PANIC
USA Today
You asked, we answered: Colonial Pipeline questions answered
The shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline is sending thousands to fill up their tanks at gas stations. Gas prices are above $3, and some stations are running out or low on fuel. The Colonial Pipeline stretches from Texas to New Jersey and supplies almost half of
Washington Times
WH allows overweight loads of gas to travel on interstate highways to ease East Coast shortages
The White House announced new steps Wednesday aimed at alleviating gas shortages on day six of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. Hackers paralyzed the critical fuel channel over the weekend, prompting “panic buying” of gas that is exacerbating shortages in eastern
NPR
Gas Stations Run Dry In Southeast As White House Seeks To Boost Supplies
Gas Stations Run Dry In Southeast As White House Seeks To Boost Supplies Enlarge this image toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Megan Varner/Getty Images The White House is easing some restrictions on the shipment of gasoline and other fuels by truck
Fox News
Biden's energy sec says 'pipe is best way' to transport fuel, sparks backlash regarding Keystone XL pipeline
President Biden’s energy secretary is facing renewed backlash for canceling the Keystone XL pipeline permit after she admitted this week that using a pipeline is "the best way" to transport fuel. At a Tuesday press conference, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary
New York Times
Officials Try to Stem Panic Buying at the Pump: Live Updates
Live Officials Try to Stem Panic Buying at the Pump: Live Updates RIGHT NOW Ellen DeGeneres will end her talk show next year. S&P 500 - % Dow - % Nasdaq - % Officials urge customers not to panic buy gas as fears of shortage lead to long lines. Drivers line
New York Post
Colonial Pipeline has restarted operations after cyberattack
Colonial Pipeline restarted operations on Wednesday — after it was shut down for days over a cyberattack, causing major disruptions and panic-buying at gas stations across the Southeast. The company said it “initiated the restart of the pipeline” at around
CNBC
Biden says expect good news in the next 24 hours on Colonial Pipeline
The remarks came as Americans in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic faced fuel shortages at the pump starting late Monday, which showed little sign of abating by Wednesday afternoon. Panic buying in some states was exacerbating the supply chain issues. "I think
Newsmax
Biden Says to Expect 'Good News' on Pipeline Within a Day
President Joe Biden said he expects “good news” soon about a major fuel pipeline that was shut down by a ransomware attack last week and that he would allow the military to help transport gas to parts of the country that are running out. “I think you’re going
ABC
Colonial Pipeline restarts operations following hacking shutdown
The Colonial Pipeline has been restarted following a multiday shutdown in the wake of a ransomware attack. The shutdown had caused panic buying of gas in many southeastern states. The company restarted operations at about 5 p.m. ET. "Following this restart,
Breitbart
Colonial Pipeline Restarts After Cyber Attack
CLEMMONS, N.C. (AP) — Drivers waited in long lines at gas stations in the Southeast on Wednesday after a hack of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline led to distribution problems and panic-buying, draining supplies at thousands of gas stations. Although there
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CNN
Colonial Pipeline launches restart after six-day shutdown
New York (CNN Business) The Colonial Pipeline launched the restart of its operations Wednesday evening following a six-day shutdown caused by a ransomware attack, but the pipeline's operators warned it will take several days for service to return to normal. "Some
National Review
Colonial Pipeline Restarts -- Supplies Will Take Several Days to Rebound
A friend carrying a gas container greets a motorist waiting in a lengthy line to enter a station during a surge in the demand for fuel following the cyberattack that crippled the Colonial Pipeline, in Durham, N.C., May 12, 2021. REUTERS/ (Jonathan Drake/Reuters) The
Huffington Post
Gas Stations Report Shortages As Pipeline Shutdown Drags On
CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) — More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as the shutdown of a major pipeline by a gang of hackers entered its fifth day
Fox News
Colonial Pipeline gas shortages worsen as lines grow at the pump
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day Colonial Pipeline gas shortages widen: State-by-state breakdown Fuel shortages have widened across the East Coast as consumers continue to panic buy amid the
USA Today
Continued gas shortages? Panic buying after Colonial Pipeline cyberattack won't solve the problem, experts say.
Lines have formed outside of gas stations. Officials have warned against filling plastic bags with gasoline. Some gas stations have limited purchases and asked customers not to panic. A cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline has temporarily disrupted the transportation
New York Post
Over 1,000 gas stations are out of fuel across the Southeast
More than 1,000 gas stations across America’s Southeast ran dry Tuesday amid a surge of panic buying spurred by the cyberattack that shut down the critical Colonial Pipeline. The hardest-hit states included North Carolina, with 8.5 percent of about 5,400 stations
CNBC
Senate Intel chairman calls for mandatory reporting of hacks after Colonial Pipeline attack
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., called on Wednesday for legislation that would require private companies to report cyber attacks to the government in the wake of the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline that has sparked gas shortages
Fox News
NC drivers fight at gas pump as fuel shortage persists, video shows
A man and woman have been caught on video fighting at a gas station in North Carolina as fuel shortages continue to plague the East Coast following the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline last week. The witness who filmed the incident Tuesday at a Marathon
NPR
Colonial Pipeline Restarts: There's No Need To Panic Buy Gas (And Never Was)
Colonial Pipeline Restarts: There's No Need To Panic Buy Gas (And Never Was) Enlarge this image toggle caption Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Colonial Pipeline shutdown sent motorists across the
Washington Times
Nearly 70% of gas stations go dry across North Carolina's major metro areas due to pipeline hack
Nearly 70% of gasoline stations throughout North Carolina’s largest metropolitan regions are out of fuel as gasoline shortages caused by the Colonial Pipeline hack continue to roil the East Coast. Data compiled by GasBuddy, a Boston-based technology firm that
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NPR
Panic Drives Gas Shortages After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
Panic Drives Gas Shortages After Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Steve Helber/AP Steve Helber/AP The Colonial Pipeline hack that shut down the major gasoline and jet fuel pipeline to large swaths of the south and the
Newsmax
Colonial Pipeline Restarts Operations Days After Major Hack
The nation's largest fuel pipeline restarted operations Wednesday, days after it was forced to shut down by a gang of hackers. The disruption caused long lines at gas stations in the Southeast due to distribution problems and panic-buying, draining supplies
New York Times
Colonial Pipeline Begins to Restart Flow of Fuel
The operator of Colonial Pipeline said on Wednesday that it had started to resume pipeline operations. “It will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal,” the company said on its website. “Some markets served by Colonial
Breitbart
Biden Energy Secretary Granholm: 'Pipe Is the Best Way' to Transport Fuel
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm admitted during a press briefing on the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack Tuesday the best way to transport fuel across parts of the country is pipelines, despite the fact that the Biden administration has revoked
USA Today
Gasoline in plastic bags? Panic buying after Colonial Pipeline cyberattack won't solve the problem, experts say.
Lines have formed outside of gas stations. Officials have warned against filling plastic bags with gasoline. Some gas stations have limited purchases and asked customers not to panic. A cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline has temporarily disrupted the transportation
CNN
Gas stations in the Southeast run out of gas as people panic-buy fuel
New York (CNN Business) Gas stations in the southeastern United States face significant outages Wednesday as the Colonial Pipeline shutdown stretches into a sixth day, sparking panic-buying that is exacerbating the supply crunch. As of 7 a.m. ET, 24.8% of
ABC
Gas prices hit $3 a gallon for 1st time in nearly 7 years amid Colonial Pipeline saga
As the nation grapples with an unprecedented cybersecurity attack on a major East Coast fuel pipeline, the national gas price average hit $3 a gallon for the first time in seven years. The national average price of regular gasoline is just slightly over $3
CNN
Who owns the Colonial Pipeline? It's complicated
New York (CNN Business) About the only thing that hasn't been hurt by the hacking attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline? The company's market value. Royal Dutch Shell RDSA If it were publicly traded, the Colonial's stock would undoubtedly have tumbled.
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BIDEN, ISRAEL, TRUMP, GAS
Conservative Daily News
Who’s A Threat To America? Joey Biden Is A Threat To America.
11 SHARES 75 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Peace between Israel and the Arabs in the Middle East broke out under Trump, But Israel is now under a missile attack from Palestinians under Biden. Vaccines were developed quickly under Trump, The
CNN
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as Israeli and Palestinian violence pulls US focus back to Middle East
Washington (CNN) Entering office, President Joe Biden hoped to shift US foreign policy away from the Middle East and toward areas he thought of as more modern-day threats: China, Russia and cyberspace. But as some of the worst violence in years breaks out
Fox News
Chick-fil-A sauce shortage blamed on 'Joe Biden's America'
Amid the massive fuel shortage in several states as a result of the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, Chick-fil-A is reportedly facing a short supply of its signature sauce. Following multiple reports of the popular fast food restaurant limiting how many Chick-fil-A
New York Times
Why Biden Can’t Look Away From the Israeli-Palestinian Crisis
And that’s had an effect on the Democratic Party. It is now possible for stalwart supporters of Israel to question Israeli policies and principles. So the change in the political calculus among Israel’s leaders has resulted in a change in the political calculus
Washington Times
Biden says COVID shots to begin Thursday for children 12 and older: 'One more giant step'
President Biden said U.S. adolescents will begin receiving COVID-19 shots on Thursday after a federal advisory panel endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for ages 12 to 15. About 17 million Americans in the age group are now eligible for the vaccine, and 15,000
CNN
US whiskey distillers face 50% tariff in Europe if Biden leaves Trump trade policy in place
Washington (CNN) Europe's retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey are set to double to 50% in June unless the Biden administration lifts tariffs on foreign steel put in place by former President Donald Trump . US Trade Representative Katherine Tai -- President
Breitbart
Energy Secretary: Gas Shortage Not a 'Shortage' But a 'Crunch'
The White House House argued Tuesday the United States was not experiencing a gas shortage after the Colonial ransomware attack, but a “crunch.” “We know that we have gasoline, we just need to get it to the right places,” Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm
Red State
David Frum Dives Head-First Into Delusion With His Swipe at Trump Over Israel
It’s always fascinating to see Never Trump folks get a schooling from reality. David Frum, of course, is a full-on Never Trump guy and he was at it today as the news was all about the Hamas terrorist rocket attacks on Israel. Now, you would think that anyone
New York Post
Trump likens Biden to Carter, citing gas crisis and Israel-Palestinian conflict
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday likened President Biden to one-term Democratic President Jimmy Carter, whose popularity plunged due to a gas crisis and conflict in the Middle East with Iran. Trump, who says he may seek a rematch against Biden in
Newsmax
McConnell Slams Dems Who Criticize Israel
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell harshly criticized Democrats who have urged the Biden administration to put more pressure on Israel not to carry out threatened evictions of Palestinian families from homes in a Jerusalem neighborhood due to a property
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National Review
President Biden Has Emboldened Israel's Enemies
Rockets are launched by Palestinian militants into Israel, in Gaza May 10, 2021. (Mohammed Salem/Reuters) This week, well over 1,000 rockets have been launched into Israel by Palestinian terrorists operating out of Gaza. The rockets have been aimed at schools,
Breitbart
CNN’s Zakaria: Israel-Palestine Conflict Can only Be Solved if Israel ‘as a Matter of Morality,’ Decides to ‘Give Rights to Palestinians’
On Tuesday’s “CNN Tonight,” CNN host Fareed Zakaria argued that the problems between Israel and Palestine are “only going to be solved if Israel decides that it wants to, as a matter of morality, it wants to give rights to Palestinians,” and blamed the recent
Red State
Donald Trump Explains Why Comparing Biden to Carter Is Unfair
We’ve been seeing a lot of comparisons of Joe Biden to Jimmy Carter over the past week, with a variety of things blowing up. I wrote last weekend about how Donald Trump, Jr. seemed to start the discussion on it, talking about the terrible jobs report, the
Fox News
Liberal figures mocked for blaming Jared Kushner, Abraham Accords after Israeli-Palestinian violence
MSNBC contributor David Frum and other liberal figures strangely used the violence erupting between the Palestinians and Israel this week to criticize Jared Kushner's brokering of normalization deals between Israel and other Middle East countries. Hamas, the
Fox News
Gen. Keane: Biden must call out Hamas terror attacks on Israel 'without equivocation'
Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane said on Wednesday that the Biden administration should call out Hamas "without equivocation" for terrorist attacks. "I think why the leaders are using this to spike the violence inside of Israel is because
Breitbart
Turkey’s Erdogan Tells Putin: Israel Needs a ‘Strong and Deterrent Lesson’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday told Russian President Vladimir Putin the international community should “give Israel a strong and deterrent lesson” as punishment for responding so strongly to deadly Palestinian terror rocket attacks. AP
Conservative Daily News
Rep. Andy Barr Says Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Won’t Receive ‘Bipartisan Support At All’
Rep. Andy Barr said Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan is part of an agenda that won’t receive any bipartisan support. “Unfortunately, Maria, I think this is window dressing, this is one more phase of a socialist agenda,” Barr said on
Breitbart
Trump: World Is More Violent Due to Biden's 'Lack of Support for Israel'
Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden Tuesday for his “weakness” and lack of support for Israel, amid a deadly barrage of rockets battering the country. “Under Biden, the world is getting more violent and more unstable because Biden’s weakness and lack
Fox News
'Really scary' to see gas shortages in first months of Biden admin: Lara Trump
Fox News contributor Lara Trump sounded the alarm on America's energy independence under the Biden administration, Wednesday, telling "Fox & Friends" that the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack and resulting panic at the pump is "really scary." LARA TRUMP: This
Breitbart
Nolte: Biden’s Low-Key Con Can’t Hide He’s Jimmy Carter 2.0
Joe Biden hopes that acting like he’s competent will fool us into not seeing that his destructive incompetence has already saddled America with Jimmy Carter 2.0. All I know is this… Before His Fraudulency Joe Biden entered the Oval Office, peace was breaking
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New York Post
Biden calls Netanyahu, says Israel ‘has right to defend itself’ against Hamas rockets
President Biden on Wednesday spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reaffirm US support for Israel after a night of bloodshed with civilians in Tel Aviv sheltering from Hamas rockets. “I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu not so long ago. I’ll
Breitbart
Day Five: Team Biden Can’t Say When Gasoline Crisis Will End
The White House struggled Wednesday to respond to the gas shortage on the East Coast of the United States, five days after the Colonial pipeline was shut down by a ransomware cyberattack. President Joe Biden’s cabinet officials hesitated when asked when the
Breitbart
Jennifer Garner to Take Second Trip With Jill Biden, Visiting Vaccination Site and West Virginia School
Actress Jennifer Garner will be accompanying First Lady Jill Biden to West Virginia on Thursday to visit schools in the state. Garner, who grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, is expected to visit Arnoldsburg Elementary School with Jill Biden, as well as
Fox News
Michael Goodwin: Israel faces war on two fronts – from Hamas and the Biden White House
With Hamas rockets from Gaza raining down on Israeli citizens, the Jewish state is defending itself with superior weaponry. But it’s also fighting a rear guard diplomatic action against the Biden White House. Anticipating the new president would unfairly urge
Washington Times
From gas shortage to inflation, Biden's leadership suddenly under fire
President Biden‘s second 100 days are off to a woeful start, including a gas shortage for much of the East Coast, a surge of inflation, a slowdown in hiring despite a record number of job openings, renewed fighting in the Middle East and an unresolved border
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BIDEN, JOE, TRUMP, INFLATION
Washington Times
Cruz calls Israeli-Palestinian clash a 'direct result' of Biden's ambiguous stance
Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, said Wednesday that President Biden bears responsibility for the eruption of hostilities in the Middle East, blaming the Democrat’s “ambiguous” stance on Israel for emboldening Hamas. Mr. Cruz credited former President Trump’s
CNN
Biden's big edge over Trump (opinion)
Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in New York and author of the book " OK Boomer, Let's Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind ." Follow her on Twitter . The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely her own. View more opinion articles on CNN. (CNN)
Conservative Daily News
C’Mon Man, Just Tell the Truth
38 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail The Biden Administration is starting to show a trend. Their communications team, led by Joe, is feeding the American public a ration of misinformation on nearly every topic of interest. It is as if the Biden
Vox
As McConnell gears up for obstruction, 43 percent of Republican voters say they prefer bipartisanship
Last week, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made clear what he hopes to do this term: obstruct President Joe Biden’s administration in the same way he obstructed then-President Barack Obama’s. “One hundred percent of my focus is on stopping this new
Fox News
David Bossie: Buckle up for Biden's next big crisis – our economy is in peril thanks to his radical agenda
As Americans begin to move past the COVID-19 pandemic and finally get on with their lives, there’s another crisis on the horizon. This one is of President Joe Biden’s own making. After more than a year of crushing lockdowns of schools, churches, and our economy,
LA Times
Biden struggles to respond to Jerusalem clashes after Trump refused to criticize Israel
After four years of former President Trump’s refusal to condemn or even mildly critique any Israeli act, the Biden administration faces soaring Israeli-Palestinian violence equipped with fewer options to deescalate tensions than at any time in recent history. Trump
National Review
Gas Crisis: Biden Says U.S. Needs to Train More People in Cyber Security
President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit at Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, Va., May 3, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) During a press briefing Wednesday afternoon, President Joe Biden suggested that the United States should prioritize training
Huffington Post
Joe Biden To Meet With GOP Leaders For First Time Since Taking Office
President Joe Biden will host his first meeting with Republican and Democratic leadership from the House and Senate since taking office on Wednesday, ahead of a critical period in Congress for his agenda on issues like infrastructure, gun control and police
Breitbart
Joe Biden Increases Refugee Resettlement by 904% Compared to Last Year
President Joe Biden increased refugee resettlement in the month of April by 904 percent compared to the same time last year, the latest data reveals. Figures released by the State Department show that the Biden administration resettled 271 refugees across
New York Times
Violence in Israel Challenges Biden’s ‘Stand Back’ Approach
But Mr. Indyk said that Mr. Biden must now become more active, and he urged the swift appointment to the empty post of American ambassador to Jerusalem. Mr. Indyk also noted that the president had not yet spoken with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian
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Red State
Joe Biden's Brain Is Broken
As I wrote last night, we don’t appear to currently have a president (see We Don’t Have a President). Joe Biden, who has never been the sharpest tool in the shed, has seen his mental capacity greatly restrict over the last few years. There are plenty of recent
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Wednesday, May 12, 2021
61 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden will receive his daily briefing Wednesday morning then he will meet with Congressional leaders to push the Democrats’ massive tax and spend plans and deliver another speech on COVID. President
Fox News
Trump mocks comparisons of Biden to Jimmy Carter: The current president is worse
In a statement Wednesday, Donald Trump offered a tongue-in-cheek rejection of comparisons between President Biden and Jimmy Carter — saying Biden is in fact even worse. "I see that everybody is comparing Joe Biden to Jimmy Carter. It would seem to me that
Fox News
Biden says he's 'not supposed to be answering all these questions’ when pressed by reporters
President Biden said during remarks on coronavirus vaccinations that he was not "supposed" to be answering questions. After responding to a number of questions from reporters on the Colonial Pipeline shutdown and the unrest in Israel and Gaza, one reporter
Conservative Daily News
A Socialistic Slice of American Pie
38 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail 111 days ago, Joe Biden assumed the Office of the presidency, and since then, nearly 6-trillion dollars of spending has been allocated or now sits before congressional review. Joe Biden, in efforts to undo the
Breitbart
Joe Biden Admits Moving 'Slower' on Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
President Joe Biden acknowledged Tuesday his coronavirus team had “gone a little slower” updating guidance for vaccinated Americans. The president spoke about upcoming changes to the Centers for Disease Control guidance during a virtual conversation with American
Washington Times
Anti-Trump Republicans who backed Biden threaten to bolt GOP
A cadre of Republicans who backed President Biden in 2020 are threatening to bolt the GOP if the former President Donald Trump continues to play a leading role in the party. The individuals, who supposedly number more than 100 in total, plan to release a letter
Breitbart
Poll: Nearly 2-in-3 Voters Say Biden is 'Encouraging' Illegal Immigration
Close to 2-in-3 registered American voters say President Joe Biden is “encouraging” illegal immigration to the United States with a series of executive orders, memos, and decisions that are resulting in the mass release of border crossers into the nation’s
Breitbart
Inflation Nation: Consumer Prices Jump 4.2 Percent
Consumer prices jumped higher than expected in April, data from the Department of Labor showed Wednesday. The Consumer Price Index climbed 4.2 percent annually in April. Compared with March, prices rose 0.8 percent. The annual inflation figure is the largest
National Review
Inflation Rise: Consumer Price Index Sees Largest Yearly Increase Since 2008
Shoppers browse in a supermarket while wearing masks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus in north St. Louis, Mo., April 4, 2020. (Lawrence Bryant/Reuters) The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the cost of a variety of consumer goods as well as
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Breitbart
20 GOP Governors Slam Joe Biden’s ‘Self-Created’ Border Crisis
President Joe Biden’s border policies have worsened nationwide humanitarian, housing, crime, and drug crises, says a letter released Tuesday by 20 GOP governors. “The crisis is too big to ignore and is now spilling over the border states into all of our states,”
Breitbart
Stocks Tank After Hotter Than Expected Inflation Data
A surprisingly hot inflation report knocked back the confidence of investors on Wednesday, sending stocks tumbling in the biggest sell-off in several months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 681 points, nearly 2 percent, with the downward pressure mounting
Red State
Biden's Cozy Relationship to Unions Increases with Waivers to Former Labor Stooges in His Administration
In the deepening of the already cozy relationship between President Joe Biden and Big Labor, Fox News reports on waivers given to certain Biden administration appointees who had prior Union ties: The Biden administration has come under scrutiny from Republicans
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BORDER, APRIL, MIGRANT, HIGH
New York Post
April saw most illegal immigrants stopped at border in 21 years: CBP
The number of illegal immigrants apprehended at the southern border hit a 21-year high last month, according to data released Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In all, CBP encountered 178,622 people attempting to enter the United States,
CNN
Border encounters reach 2-decade high in April, though number of unaccompanied children dips
(CNN) More than 178,000 migrants were encountered at the US-Mexico border in April, a slight increase over March, for the highest one-month total in two decades, Customs and Border Protection officials announced Tuesday, though fewer unaccompanied children
Fox News
Migrant encounters rose again in April, but number of unaccompanied minors decreased: CBP data
The number of migrants encountered at the border in April increased slightly compared to already high numbers encountered in March, according to Customs and Border Protection data released Tuesday -- although the number of unaccompanied minors coming across
New York Times
Detentions at southwestern border rose in April to highest in at least 20 years.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained 178,622 people along the border with Mexico in April, the highest number of apprehensions in at least two decades. About 63 percent of those who were detained trying to enter across the southwestern border were expelled
Breitbart
Border Patrol Agents Save Life of Migrant Suffering Heat Stroke in Texas
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents saved the life of a migrant found on a ranch in South Texas. The agents aided the unresponsive migrant and stabilized him before arranging transportation to a regional hospital. Border Patrol agents assigned to
ABC
Number of children traveling alone at border eases in April
The number of unaccompanied children encountered on the U.S. border with Mexico in April eased from an all-time high a month earlier, while more adults are coming without families SAN DIEGO -- The number of unaccompanied children encountered on the U.S. border
Newsmax
Attempts to Cross US-Mexico Border Highest in 2 Decades
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings reached a 20-year high this April, with 178,622 people caught by federal law enforcement. This shows a 3% increase from March, with 172,331 illegal border crossers caught trying to get into the United States, a 20-year
USA Today
Man finds five migrant children abandoned at US-Mexico border
A man found five migrant children abandoned at the U.S.-Mexico border while out on his farm, ABC reported. The man said he was making his rounds when he saw the girls, ranging in ages from 11 months to 7, hungry and crying on his land in Quemado, Texas, on
Washington Times
Border crisis changes as numbers set 20-year high
Border authorities nabbed nearly 180,000 illegal immigrants trying to sneak into the country from Mexico in April, but the nature of the crisis is changing from children to adults, officials revealed late Tuesday. The numbers, while expected, were still stunning,
National Review
Border Apprehensions Reach 20-Year High in April
Central American migrants wait to be transported by the U.S. Border Patrol after crossing the Rio Grande River into the United States from Mexico in La Joya, Texas, April 27, 2021. (Go Nakamura/Reuters) U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents encountered 178,622
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Fox News
US foster care system already stretched to the max as unaccompanied minors continue to cross southern border
After being stretched by the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. foster care system has another challenge ahead: an unprecedented number of unaccompanied migrant children coming over the southern border who need care before they can be placed with relatives already
Breitbart
Migrant Encounters at Southwest Border Jump 944 Percent over April 2020
The number of migrants encountered by officers and agents operating under U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southwest border with Mexico jumped for the 11th straight month. In April, Border Patrol agents and CBP officers encountered more than 178,000
Fox News
Arizona AG calls for Harris to be removed from border role amid continued high migrant numbers
FIRST ON FOX: Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is calling for Vice President Kamala Harris to be replaced in her role spearheading the administration’s diplomatic efforts to end the crisis at the southern border -- a day after Customs and Border Protection
Washington Times
Texas Border Patrol agents spend less than 50% of time patrolling border amid migrant surge
Border Patrol agents in some of the hardest-hit areas of the migrant surge are being pulled off the front lines and have to spend a majority of their time processing and taking care of illegal immigrants, according to law enforcement officials who ticked off
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CDC, VACCINE, COVID, 12
NPR
CDC Advisers Recommend Pfizer Vaccine For Adolescents
CDC Advisers Recommend Pfizer Vaccine For Adolescents A CDC vaccine advisory committee has agreed with the FDA that the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective for kids 12 and up, clearing the way for it to be given to teens and preteens this week.
Newsmax
CDC Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Clotting Cases up to 28
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than two dozen total blood clot cases in individuals who received Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine amongst 8.7 million recipients, a CDC official said, reported Fox News. The
ABC
CDC panel votes to recommend vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
It marks a crucial milestone in the nation's push to tamp down the coronavirus. An independent panel of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for use in children ages 12 to 15. It marks
Washington Times
CDC panel to clear the way for first Pfizer shots in 12-15 age group
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting Wednesday to discuss the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and vote on extending its use to persons 12 to 15 years old, the final step before doses reach the age group. The Advisory Committee on
New York Times
C.D.C. Advisers Endorse Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 12 to 15
Young children are thought to spread the virus less often than adults do, but their ability to transmit increases with age. Teenagers, particularly those in high school, may transmit the virus as readily as adults. Children aged 12 to 17 years represent an
Fox News
States offering COVID-19 vaccine to teens ahead of CDC recommendations
A handful of states have jumped ahead of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee to start offering Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine to teens ages 12 to 15. Delaware, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Arkansas reportedly began offering the shots
USA Today
How effective are COVID-19 vaccines in the real word? Two studies offer 'stunning' results, doctor says
AUSTIN, Texas – Baylor Scott & White hospitals in Round Rock, Temple and Waco, Texas, have been contributing to real-world studies reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that show a significant difference in people who have received a vaccine
New York Post
CDC panel approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 12 to 15
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 — opening up the live-saving shots to millions of young Americans. The CDC’s vaccine advisory committee green-lit the two-dose jab, and
CNN
Benefits of Covid vaccine outweigh risks in teens, CDC tells advisers
(CNN) The benefits of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine outweigh any harms, a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official will tell the agency's vaccine advisers Wednesday. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is holding a public meeting
Fox News
Pfizer seeks UK approval for COVID-19 vaccine in teens
Pfizer has asked U.K. regulators to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for teens ages 12 to 15 following the FDA’s decision to do so earlier this week. A spokesperson told Fox News that the company submitted data to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory
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ABC
CDC panel votes to recommend Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15: What parents should know
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has now been widened for children ages 12 and up. An independent panel of advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted Wednesday to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for use in children ages 12 to 15. The
Fox News
CDC panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12-15
A panel of experts advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted Wednesday to recommend use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine among kids aged 12 to 15. The vote was 14-0. One committee member abstained from the vote. The recommendation
NPR
CDC Advisory Panel Recommends Coronavirus Vaccines For Adolescents Aged 12-15
CDC Advisory Panel Recommends Coronavirus Vaccines For Adolescents Aged 12-15 Enlarge this image toggle caption Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images An independent federal advisory committee on Wednesday recommended
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HOUSE, BIDEN, WHITE, REACH
Huffington Post
There Are Only 2 Native American Federal Judges. Biden Just Nominated A Third.
President Joe Biden unveiled his latest batch of judicial nominees on Wednesday, and in the mix is a woman who would be one of the nation’s few Native American federal judges. Biden nominated Lauren J. King to a lifetime seat on the U.S. District Court for
Fox News
White House confident as multiple crises converge on Biden: 'That's what we're made for’
The White House maintained confidence Wednesday, as multiple challenges hit the Biden administration, with press secretary Jen Psaki saying "that's what we're made for." As the administration grapples with surging inflation, lower jobs numbers than expected,
New York Times
House Democrats and White House Reach Deal Over Testimony by Ex-Trump Aide
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and House Democrats have reached a tentative deal to allow President Donald J. Trump’s former White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II, to testify before Congress about Mr. Trump’s efforts to obstruct the Russia inquiry,
Town Hall
Team Biden's Rigid Control of the Press
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. Everyone knew instinctively that the Biden White House would get enormous cooperation and positive media coverage from the "news" media, given that
NPR
How The White House Is Reaching Out To Congress As It Seeks A Deal On Infrastructure
How The White House Is Reaching Out To Congress As It Seeks A Deal On Infrastructure Enlarge this image toggle caption Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images With a 50-50 Senate and a paper-thin Democratic majority in the House, Louisa
Breitbart
White House: Biden Able to 'Juggle Multiple Challenges' Around the World
White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended President Joe Biden’s handling of multiple crises around the world at the same time Wednesday. Psaki was asked by a reporter during the White House press briefing to offer an introspective on how it felt to have
CNN
House and Biden administration reach deal on subpoena for former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn's testimony
Washington (CNN) The House of Representatives and the Biden administration say they have reached an agreement "in principle" on the long-running standoff over a subpoena for former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn to testify about the ex-President's obstructive
Red State
Jen Psaki Gives Insulting Answer When Asked Why White House Has 'Shifted Tone' on Gas Crisis
We reported yesterday on how President Biden’s Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told some flat-out whoppers about the gas shortages during Tuesday’s White House press briefing, and at times almost appeared to be gleeful over the crisis. “So there’s a lot
Washington Times
Biden nominates a Bush judge for federal appeals court
President Biden on Wednesday nominated a slate of judges for federal and district courts that included elevating a judge who was previously appointed by former President George W. Bush. The White House touts the picks as fulfilling the president’s promise
Washington Examiner
DOJ and House Democrats reach agreement on Don McGahn testimony
After a nearly two-year battle, the Justice Department and Democratic-controlled House Judiciary Committee appear to have reached an agreement on a subpoena for testimony from former Trump White House counsel Don McGahn in a lingering controversy tied to special
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Fox News
Biden rolls out racially diverse slate of judicial nominees, including a Bush nominee
President Biden on Wednesday announced his intent to nominate three new Court of Appeals nominees and three new District Court nominees – picks that the White House says embody his commitment to ensuring judicial nominees "represent not only the excellence
Fox News
White House reporters are allowing Biden admin to 'edit' their own quotes: report
White House reporters are reportedly giving the Biden administration substantial control of its messaging, at least when it comes to publishing quotes from government officials. Politico's "West Wing Playbook" alleged that White House journalists are "fuming"
Fox News
Battered Biden under siege as crises confound the White House
Memo to President Biden: Life moves pretty fast, and now the world is on fire. Israel is erupting, Americans are utterly confused when masks should be worn for COVID-19 protection and then there are the agita-inducing long lines for gasoline. And that was
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SENTENCE, LONGER, FLOYD, GEORGE
Newsmax
Ruling Paves Way for Longer Sentence in George Floyd's Death
A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for the possibility of a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday. In his ruling dated Tuesday, Judge Peter Cahill
USA Today
Longer sentence now possible in Floyd's death
Longer sentence now possible in Floyd's death A Minnesota judge has found aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd. The ruling paves the way for the possibility of a longer sentence for former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin. (May 12)
New York Post
Derek Chauvin could get longer sentence for acting with ‘particular cruelty’
Derek Chauvin abused his authority and acted with “particular cruelty” when he pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes — which could land him a longer prison sentence, according to a ruling made public Wednesday. Minnesota Judge Peter
NPR
Judge Finds Aggravating Factors In Chauvin Case, Paving Way For Longer Sentence
Judge Finds Aggravating Factors In Chauvin Case, Paving Way For Longer Sentence Enlarge this image toggle caption Minnesota Department of Corrections via AP Minnesota Department of Corrections via AP A Minnesota judge has found aggravating factors in Derek
Washington Times
Ruling paves way for longer sentence in George Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for the possibility of a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday. In his ruling dated Tuesday,
CNN
Judge's ruling allows for longer sentence for Derek Chauvin in murder of George Floyd
(CNN) The judge who oversaw Derek Chauvin's murder trial ruled Wednesday that there were four aggravating factors in the killing of George Floyd, a decision that allows the judge to give Chauvin a lengthier prison sentence. Chauvin, the 45-year-old former
Fox News
George Floyd death: Chauvin could face tougher sentence as Minnesota judge finds aggravating factors
A judge's ruling made public Wednesday lists "aggravating factors" that could pave the way for a longer sentence for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted last month of second and third-degree murder and manslaughter in George Floyd's
NY Daily News
Derek Chauvin can face longer sentence over aggravating factors in George Floyd murder, judge rules
“Children were present on the sidewalk... standing only a few feet from where the Defendant and three other officers were restraining George Floyd prone in the street and observed Mr. Floyd being asphyxiated as he begged for his life,” Cahill said. “Although
Huffington Post
Ruling Paves Way For Longer Sentence For Derek Chauvin Over George Floyd's Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ruled that there were aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for a longer sentence for Derek Chauvin, according to an order made public Wednesday. In his ruling, Judge Peter Cahill found that
USA Today
Derek Chauvin may face longer sentence after judge rules on aggravating factors in George Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin may face up to 30 years in prison after a Minnesota judge ruled there were several aggravating factors in the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin, 45, abused his authority as a police officer when he restrained Floyd
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Chicago Tribune
Judge’s ruling paves way for longer sentence for Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s death
Even though he was found guilty of three counts, under Minnesota statutes he’ll only be sentenced on the most serious one — second-degree murder. Under Minnesota sentencing guidelines, he would have faced a presumptive sentence of 12 1/2 years on that count,
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FAUCI, PAUL, RAND, LAB
Breitbart
Ohio Rep. Warren Davidson Proposes Bill to Fire Anthony Fauci
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) proposed legislation Wednesday that would fire Dr. Anthony Fauci from his position as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Davidson unveiled the Fauci Incompetence Requires Early Dismissal (FIRED)
Fox News
Dr. Makary on Paul-Fauci clash on COVID origins: 'People have a right to be upset' over China research
Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary on "Fox & Friends" Wednesday reacted to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., accusing the National Institute of Health of funding risky Chinese research that could have led to the global pandemic. In a combative exchange, Dr.
Conservative Daily News
Dr. Anthony Fauci Appears to have Committed Perjury on Tuesday
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the radical left’s celebrated expert in all things COVID-19, testified before Congress on Tuesday. While he faced various questions, one exchange stands out in particular with Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). Paul has not been shy about asking difficult
New York Post
Sen. Rand Paul wants Fauci to come clean about US ties to Wuhan lab
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci is not being fully forthcoming about links between the federal agency he directs and the Wuhan, China, lab from which COVID-19 may have originated, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Tuesday. Fauci and Paul had
Red State
WATCH: Rand Paul Takes On Fauci About US Funding for Chinese Viral Weapons Lab
We’ve gotten to the point that even questioning the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is responsible for the COVID-19 outbreak that sent the globe into a screeching halt last year, is considered blasphemy. In fact, coverage of this topic is often flagged
Breitbart
CNN’s Cooper: Rand Paul Disrespecting ‘Medical Science’ by Confronting Fauci on COVID Origins
During an interview with Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) on Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” host Anderson Cooper reacted to Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-KY) exchange with White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci on the origins of COVID-19 and whether American
Breitbart
Rand Paul: ‘Dr. Fauci Came to Congress Yesterday and Lied’ About Funding of Wuhan Lab
Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) sounded off on his hearing with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci from the day before regarding the origination of the coronavirus and whether
Conservative Daily News
‘Completely Incorrect’: Fauci Denies Funding Gain Of Function Research At Wuhan Lab In Tense Exchange With Rand Paul
Dr. Anthony Fauci adamantly denied that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases funded risky gain-of-function experiments on bat-based coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology prior to the pandemic during a Senate hearing Tuesday. Fauci’s
Fox News
Rand Paul: Dr. Fauci lied to Congress about Wuhan lab research funding
Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., claimed that Dr, Fauci lied to Congress when he denied that the National Institute of Health was funding research at the controversial Wuhan lab. RAND PAUL, FAUCI AGAIN SPAR OVER COVID ORIGINS, CONTROVERSIAL WUHAN LAB RAND PAUL:
Fox News
Republicans propose bill to fire Fauci amid growing discontent with top Biden medical officials
As discontent with top Biden health officials among many in and out of the GOP grows, a group of House Republicans will introduce a bill Wednesday to effectively fire top U.S. epidemiologist Anthony Fauci. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, is behind the bill officially
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BIDEN, GOP, LEADERS, TAX
Washington Times
Biden's claim of support from five former Fed chairs for tax plan erroneous
President Biden was either confused or misleading the public when he claimed that the last five former chairs of the Federal Reserve support his tax-hike plan as a way to boost the economy. The president caused a lot of head-scratching when he told reporters
CNBC
Biden hosts top GOP, Democratic leaders in Congress as he seeks common ground on his big plans
President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) right, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) pay respects to U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Evans, as his remains lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on April 13, 2021 in Washington,
New York Post
GOP leaders draw ‘red line’ on tax hikes after first Biden meeting
The two top congressional Republicans said Wednesday that tax hikes are a “red line” in negotiations after President Biden hosted them at the White House for the first time to try to forge “consensus” on massive infrastructure spending. “We’re not interested
ABC
Biden talks 'compromise' on infrastructure as he meets with congressional leadership
President Joe Biden on Wednesday held his first meeting at the White House with the "big four" congressional leaders, saying they would see whether they can "reach some consensus or compromise" on his proposed costly infrastructure plan. Senate Minority Leader
Newsmax
No Deal: Republicans Tell Biden Tax Hikes a Non-Starter in Recovery Plan
Republican leaders told President Joe Biden on Wednesday they oppose any tax hikes to fund an economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, in a blow to the Democrat's plans to spend trillions of dollars on U.S. infrastructure, education and childcare. In
New York Times
Joe and Mitch Hold a Frenemy Summit
Wednesday promises to be a big day in Washington. For the first time since taking office, President Biden is scheduled for a face-to-face meeting at the White House with Congress’s “big four” — that is, the top Democratic and Republican leaders from each chamber.
Breitbart
Biden Says He'll Get Deal with GOP: 'Easy, Just Snap My Fingers'
President Joe Biden joked he would easily achieve an infrastructure deal with Republican members of Congress on Wednesday, during a meeting with Congressional leadership. When asked by reporters about how compromise was achievable, Biden replied wryly, “Easy.
New York Times
Biden holds his first meeting with the top four congressional leaders to discuss infrastructure.
President Biden met on Wednesday with Republican and Democratic leaders from both houses of Congress for the first time since taking office, but the discussion appeared to make only modest progress toward resolving disagreements on Mr. Biden’s proposals to
New York Post
Biden to host McCarthy, McConnell at White House in push for $4T in spending
President Biden will for the first time host the top Republicans in Congress Wednesday as he seeks bipartisan buy-in on $4 trillion more in spending for his infrastructure and “families” plans. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and House Minority
Newsmax
Biden Pitching $4.1T Spending: 'Snap My Fingers, It Will Happen'
Pitching another $4.1 trillion in combined spending, President Joe Biden met with congressional leadership Wednesday on ways forward on both the $2.3 trillion green infrastructure and $1.8 trillion American families plans. "We're going to talk a lot about
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THEORY, CRITICAL, RACE, SCHOOL
Washington Times
Republican bill aims to ban critical race theory from schools, workplace, military
A group House Republican House unveiled a pair of bills Wednesday designed to stop the teaching of critical race theory in schools, federal agencies and the military, calling the increasingly popular educational model “a radical, far-Left fringe ideology.” Rep.
New York Post
Virginia school board members face recall over critical race theory
Parents in an affluent Virginia suburb want to recall six school board members they say pushed critical race theory – and stood by as moms and dads who questioned its concepts were vilified. A fiery ad released on social media Tuesday accused Loudon County
National Review
House Republicans Propose Bill to Cut Funding to Schools That Push Critical Race Theory
Rep. Dan Bishop, (R., N.C.) speaks before a House committee meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.,, July 22, 2020. (Andrew Harnik/Reuters) A coalition of House Republicans will introduce two pieces of legislation Wednesday that are designed to push back
Red State
MUST WATCH: Loudon County Parent Rips School Board to Shreds Over Critical Race Theory
I try not to use too many adjectives or hyperbolic phrases like “smashes” or “pummels” or “sweeps the leg” or “rips to shreds” in my headlines. Other people here do that much better and with much more flourish, but today I could not resist. After watching
Fox News
Virginia parents torch Loudoun County school board over critical race theory, 'pornographic' books in school
Parents of students in a wealthy Virginia public school district torched the school board over critical race theory as well as so-called "pornographic" books being assigned to high school freshmen students. Wearing a face shield and wielding the fury of a
Conservative Daily News
Critical Race Theory Takes Center Stage in New Proposed Legislation
Two North Carolina Representatives have brought critical race theory to the center stage in Washington, DC. Rep’s Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) and Virginia Foxx (R-NC) have proposed the PEACE Act. The bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, prohibiting
Washington Times
Loudoun County parents try to recall school board over Critical Race Theory
Parents in Loudoun County, Virginia, recently launched a campaign to recall school board members whom they say are “infecting” schools with Critical Race Theory. The “Fight for Schools” video advertisement posted Tuesday claims that the six school board members
Fox News
Oklahoma City school board denounces new law banning critical race theory as protecting 'White fragility'
The eight-member Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education on Monday unanimously denounced a new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt that implicitly bans the teachings of critical race theory from being included in the state's public school curriculum. Board
Red State
School Board Throws Racist Tantrum After Oklahoma Governor Bans Critical Race Theory In Schools
When Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed H.B. 1775 into law on Friday it caused something of a crisis for an 8-person school board in Oklahoma City, and their response tells you everything you need to know about the concepts and stances of the hard-left. H.B.
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SHOOTING, TIMES, SQUARE, ARRESTED
ABC
Times Square shooting suspect arrested by US Marshals in Florida
Farrakhan Muhammad, 31, will be brought to New York City to face charges. The suspected shooter who in opened fire in Times Square over the weekend and wounded three people, including a 4-year-old girl, has been arrested in Florida by U.S. Marshals, police
Fox News
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida: sources
Police have arrested the suspect accused of opening fire in New York City’s Times Square over the weekend, shooting three innocent bystanders, including a 4-year-old girl, Fox News has confirmed. Sources confirmed to Fox News that 31-year-old Farrakhan Muhammad
USA Today
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida A man suspected of shooting three people in New York's Times Square, including a 4-year-old girl, was arrested Wednesday in Florida, police said. Farrakhan Muhammad was taken into custody in a McDonald's parking
Newsmax
Times Square Shooting Suspect Arrested in Florida
A man suspected of shooting three people in New York’s Times Square, including a 4-year-old girl, was arrested Wednesday in Florida, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the matter. Farrakhan Muhammad was taken into custody near Jacksonville,
New York Times
Times Square Shooting Suspect Arrested in Florida
A man wanted in connection with a shooting in Times Square on Saturday that left two women and a 4-year-old girl wounded has been arrested in Florida, according to the police. The man, Farrakhan Muhammad, 32, was taken into custody in Florida by federal marshals
Breitbart
Farrakhan Muhammad ID'd and Arrested for Times Square Shooting
Thirty-one-year-old Farrakhan Muhammad was arrested Wednesday in connection with the shooting that wounded three people in New York City’s Times Square. Breitbart News reported the shooting came amid an 83 percent surge in NYC shooting incidents and left two
USA Today
Times Square shooting suspect apprehended in Florida McDonald's parking lot after 4-day manhunt, police say
A man accused of opening fire at Times Square in New York City and injuring three people, including a 4-year-old girl, was arrested Wednesday in Florida after a four-day manhunt. Farrakhan Muhammad, 31, opened fire at the tourism attraction in the heart of
Washington Times
New York's Times Square shooting suspect arrested in Florida
NEW YORK — A man suspected of shooting three people in New York’s Times Square, including a 4-year-old girl, was arrested Wednesday in Florida, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the matter. Farrakhan Muhammad was taken into custody near Jacksonville,
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DEGENERES, SHOW, ELLEN, TALK
Huffington Post
Dakota Johnson Isn't Why Ellen DeGeneres' Show Is Ending, But People Want To Say So
Look, Dakota Johnson isn’t the reason why “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is ending after its 19th season. But people really want to believe she is. Johnson’s face and name began cropping up all over social media Wednesday after DeGeneres announced she would end
Breitbart
Ellen DeGeneres Ending Her Show After Workplace Misconduct Scandal, Plummeting Ratings
Talk show queen Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly planning to end her long-running daytime show next season as she deals with plummeting ratings and continued fallout from her show’s workplace misconduct scandal. The Hollywood Reporter said DeGeneres will exit
New York Times
Ellen DeGeneres will end her talk show next year.
Ellen DeGeneres will step down from her daytime talk show next year, according to a spokeswoman for the host. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the winner of dozens of Emmys, was hugely successful for nearly two decades. But it has experienced a steep ratings decline
Newsmax
Ellen DeGeneres to End Talk Show After 19 Years: Report
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will end her talk show after 19 years, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday. DeGeneres, told her staff the news Tuesday, and is scheduled to discuss the news on her show Thursday with guest Oprah Winfrey. “When you’re a creative
CNN
Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her talk show in 2022, according to report
(CNN) Ellen DeGeneres tells The Hollywood Reporter that she plans to end her long-running daytime talk show in 2022. "When you're a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged -- and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, it's just not a
Fox News
Ellen DeGeneres to sit down with Oprah Winfrey, discuss talk show ending: ‘It’s the start of a new chapter’
Ellen DeGeneres revealed she would be ending her daytime talk show when season 19 comes to an end in 2022 and now the comedian will sit down with Oprah Winfrey on May 13 to explain her decision to move on from "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." DeGeneres, 63, had
NPR
Ellen DeGeneres Will End Her Daytime Talk Show In 2022
Ellen DeGeneres Will End Her Daytime Talk Show In 2022 Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images TV host Ellen DeGeneres is pulling the plug on her successful daytime TV variety/comedy/talk show at the
Huffington Post
Ellen DeGeneres To End Talk Show After 19 Seasons Amid Toxic Workplace Allegations
Ellen DeGeneres is going off the air ― for now. The comedian and longtime talk show host announced this week that she’d be ending “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” after its 19th season. DeGeneres reportedly told her staff this week that the show would be coming
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HALL, ROCK, JAY, FAME
Newsmax
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Go-Go's in Rock Hall on 1st Try
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, and the Go-Go's were elected Wednesday to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame their first time on the ballot, leading a class that also includes Tina Turner, Carole King, and Todd Rundgren. Each will be honored during an induction ceremony in
New York Times
Tina Turner and Jay-Z Lead Rock Hall of Fame’s 2021 Inductees
Fela Kuti, the Nigerian-born pioneer of Afrobeat, had been the surprise nominee this year, and was one of the artists chosen in the Hall of Fame’s fan vote — an online public poll that creates a single official ballot — thanks in part to support from African
Fox News
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 inductees include Tina Turner, Foo Fighters and Jay-Z
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has pulled the curtain back on six inductees who’ll be formally ushered in as the class of 2021, with Jay-Z, the Go-Go’s, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, Carole King and Foo Fighters all invited to make the trip to Cleveland this October. Notably,
NY Daily News
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2021 class includes Jay-Z, Tina Turner, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go’s
Turner won the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2021 Fan Vote, followed by Nigerian bandleader Kuti, who wasn’t helped by that largely ceremonial gesture. The Fan Vote — which is awarded to the top five nominees chosen online by the public — is counted among the
CNN
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 inductees are....
(CNN) The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its 2021 inductees on Wednesday, marking the most diverse group by musical genre in the organization's history. To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, an individual artist or band must have released
NPR
Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Foo Fighters Among Those Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Foo Fighters Among Those Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Enlarge this image toggle caption MICHAEL GOTTSCHALK/DDP/AFP via Getty Images MICHAEL GOTTSCHALK/DDP/AFP via Getty Images Tina Turner doesn't need anybody's validation to
Chicago Tribune
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Induct Jay-Z, Carole King, Go-Go’s, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren and Foo Fighters
Five of the six inducted performers are still working artists. Only Turner is retired, and no doubt the hall will try recruiting Beyoncé — she should be in town anyway — to pay tribute onstage. Either way, the hall is hoping for one of the first big concerts
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TIGER, HOUSTON, CAROLE, BASKIN
USA Today
Carole Baskin calls out Texas senators over tiger running loose in Houston
"Tiger King" star Carole Baskin is on the prowl after joining the conversation about a tiger spotted roaming around a Houston neighborhood. In an interview with CNN, Baskin called for Texas Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to join the Big Cat Public Safety Act
Fox News
Carole Baskin blames Texas Sens. Cruz, Cornyn for escaped Houston tiger
Big Cat Rescue founder and Netflix’s "Tiger King" star Carole Baskin clawed at Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz Wednesday, accusing them of bearing some responsibility for the missing tiger that has horrified Houston residents since Mother’s Day. "I really
CNN
A tiger seen roaming a Houston yard is nowhere to be found 3 days later. A 'Tiger King' star says she's extremely worried
(CNN) A Bengal tiger named India might still be on the loose three days after it was spotted in a Houston neighborhood and taken away by a man accused of murder. "I am extremely worried about what happens with this tiger and the people around it," said Carole
New York Post
Carole Baskin: Roaming tiger put Houston residents in ‘extreme danger’
“Tiger King” star Carole Baskin said Houston residents were in “extreme danger” as a 9-month-old tiger cub roamed outside earlier this week — and that the big cat could’ve easily been triggered to kill. Baskin weighed in on the drama that unfolded Sunday night
CNN
Here's what we know about the tiger spotted in a Houston neighborhood
(CNN) Thousands of miles from its native habitat, a Bengal tiger has been spotted in the front yard of a Houston home . But days after the bizarre sighting, authorities and Houstonians aren't sure exactly where the big cat is. Here's what we know about the
Fox News
Houston tiger remains unaccounted for as new details emerge
Has anyone tried walking around yelling the tiger’s name really loud? A tiger that was filmed roaming the streets of a Houston neighborhood in Texas is apparently still unaccounted for. More information has come about the animal and some people involved are
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LLOYD, NORMAN, 106, STAR
Newsmax
'Saboteur,' 'St. Elsewhere' Star Norman Lloyd Dies at 106
Norman Lloyd, whose role as kindly Dr. Daniel Auschlander on TV’s “St. Elsewhere” was a single chapter in a distinguished stage and screen career that put him in the company of Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and other greats, has died. He was
NPR
Norman Lloyd, Who Got His Acting Start During The New Deal, Dies At 106
Norman Lloyd, Who Got His Acting Start During The New Deal, Dies At 106 Enlarge this image toggle caption Angela Weiss/Getty Images for SAG Foundation Angela Weiss/Getty Images for SAG Foundation To call an actor a Hollywood legend sounds like hyperbole,
Fox News
Norman Lloyd, 'St. Elsewhere' and 'Saboteur' star, dead at 106
Actor Norman Lloyd has died at the age of 106. Lloyd's son, Michael Lloyd, said his father died Tuesday at his home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Lloyd was known for playing Mr. Nolan in "Dead Poet's Society" and was nominated for two Emmy
Huffington Post
Veteran Television And Film Star Norman Lloyd Dead At 106
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lloyd, whose role as kindly Dr. Daniel Auschlander on TV’s “St. Elsewhere” was a single chapter in a distinguished stage and screen career that put him in the company of Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin and other greats,
New York Times
Norman Lloyd, Veteran Hollywood Hyphenate, Is Dead at 106
But the young man was set on an actor’s path, and eventually he began working under Welles at the Mercury Theater in New York. The pay was poor, but it was the Depression, and he was better off than many of the people who crammed the theater in search of a
Chicago Tribune
‘St. Elsewhere,’ ‘Saboteur‘ star Norman Lloyd dies at 106
Norman Lloyd poses before a 50th anniversary screening of the film "The Sound of Music" at the opening night gala of the TCM Classic Film Festival on March 26, 2015, in Los Angeles. Lloyd, the distinguished stage and screen actor known for his role as a kindly
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TESLA, CALIFORNIA, ARRESTED, RIDING
ABC
Police: California Tesla driver riding in backseat arrested
The California Highway Patrol says a Tesla driver was arrested after an officer saw him in the backseat as the car drove on a San Francisco Bay Area freeway OAKLAND, Calif. -- A motorist was arrested after an officer observed him in the backseat of a Tesla
New York Post
Man arrested in California while riding in back of driverless Tesla
No one likes a backseat driver. A California motorist was charged with reckless driving after being spotted in the backseat of a Tesla on a busy highway, authorities said. Param Sharma, 25, was busted Monday as he cruised along Interstate 80 in the San Francisco
Vox
Tesla is casting a spotlight on the government’s struggle to keep up with self-driving cars
Tesla’s Autopilot software, an advanced driver assistance feature, is in the news again. And not in a good way. Over the weekend, a short video of a person sitting in the back seat of a driverless Tesla operating on public roads in California caught the internet’s
Fox News
California police arrest backseat Tesla 'driver'
A man who was spotted riding in the backseat of a Tesla Model 3 with its partially automated driving feature engaged was arrested on Monday after fellow motorists alerted the police. The California Highway Patrol reported that 25-year-old Param Sharma was
New York Times
Man Riding in Driverless Tesla Is Arrested in California
A California man seen traveling in the back seat of a driverless Tesla was arrested in the Bay Area, the authorities said on Tuesday, following a call on social media to report similar behavior to the police. The man, Param Sharma, 25, was arrested on misdemeanor
Huffington Post
California Tesla Driver Arrested While Riding In Backseat
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A motorist was arrested after an officer observed him in the backseat of a Tesla traveling on a San Francisco Bay Area freeway, the California Highway Patrol said. Param Sharma, 25, was arrested for alleged reckless driving and disobeying
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PRICES, CONSUMER, APRIL, INFLATION
New York Times
Why Rising U.S. Consumer Prices Could Mislead: Live Updates
The latest Consumer Price Index is expected to show a jump in inflation, but central bankers say the price pressures are likely to be temporary. Credit... Andrew Spear for The New York Times Consumer prices are expected to jump sharply in April data that will
Conservative Daily News
Consumer Prices Increase 4.2%, Highest Rate Of Inflation Since 2008
The consumer price index has jumped 4.2% over the last 12 months, the fastest pace of inflation since 2008, according to a Department of Labor report. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.8% between March and April, according to the Labor Department
New York Times
Consumer prices jumped in April, climbing faster than economists had expected.
Consumer prices leapt higher in April, data released on Wednesday showed, a much-faster-than-expected jump that could resonate on Wall Street as investors try to determine if inflation could alter Federal Reserve policy. The Consumer Price Index climbed 4.2
Washington Times
Consumer prices jump 0.8% in April as inflation worries escalate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A worrisome bout of inflation struck the U.S. economy in April, with consumer prices for goods and services surging 0.8% — the largest monthly jump in more than a decade — and the year-over-year increase reaching its fastest rate since 2008. The
Breitbart
Used Car Prices Are Up 21% From a Year Ago
The price of used cars jumped much higher in April, data from the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index showed Wednesday. Used car prices rose by 10 percent compared with March. Compared with a year ago, used car prices were up 21 percent. The monthly
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JAN, RIOTS, FORMER, ACTING
New York Post
Former acting Pentagon chief feared Kent State redux at Capitol riot
The man in charge at the Pentagon during the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot is expected to tell lawmakers Wednesday he was “committed to avoid repeating” the deadly shooting of anti-Vietnam War protesters by National Guard troops at Kent State University in 1970. Former
ABC
Former acting defense secretary testifies he was trying to avoid another Kent State on Jan. 6
Former Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller testified Wednesday that he was concerned in the days before the Jan. 6 insurrection that sending troops to the Capitol would fan fears of a military coup or conspiracies that advisers to the president
Red State
HOT TAKES: Christopher Miller Causes Heads to Explode With Key Statement During Capitol Riots Hearing
The Democrat-controlled House Oversight Committee held a hearing today on the Capitol riots where the focus, per the way the hearing was billed, was the “unexplained delays and unanswered questions” in the aftermath of what happened on January 6th. In particular,
Huffington Post
Trump Administration Officials To Testify On Jan. 6 Riots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two senior Trump administration officials plan to defend their actions during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol when they appear before Congress, with former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller standing behind every decision he made
Fox News
Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller walks back Trump blame for Jan. 6 riots
Former acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said Tuesday during a hearing on the Jan. 6 riot he had "reassessed" his previous evaluation that former President Trump’s speech that day had led to his supporters storming the Capitol. "Would anybody
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PANEL, SUGGESTS, POWER, PANDEMICS
ABC
Panel suggests WHO should have more power to stop pandemics
A panel of independent experts who reviewed the World Health Organization’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has published its final report, listing an array of recommendations about how the world can better prepare for another GENEVA -- A panel of independent
Fox News
Panel suggests WHO should have more power to stop pandemics
A panel of independent experts who reviewed the World Health Organization’s response to the coronavirus pandemic says the U.N. health agency should be granted "guaranteed rights of access" in countries to investigate emerging outbreaks, a contentious idea that
NPR
COVID-19 'Was A Preventable Disaster,' WHO-Ordered Report States
COVID-19 'Was A Preventable Disaster,' WHO-Ordered Report States Enlarge this image toggle caption Peter Kneffel/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Peter Kneffel/POOL/AFP via Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic exposed dangerous failings on the national and international
New York Post
‘Toxic cocktail’ of global mistakes accelerated spread of COVID-19, panel says
The catastrophic scale of the COVID-19 pandemic could have been avoided — but a “toxic cocktail” of “delay, hesitation, and denial” aided its rampant global spread, an independent panel concluded Wednesday. “The situation we find ourselves in today could have
Newsmax
Panel Suggests WHO Should Have More Power to Investigate Pandemics
A panel of independent experts who reviewed the World Health Organization's response to the coronavirus pandemic says the U.N. health agency should be granted "guaranteed rights of access" in countries to investigate emerging outbreaks, a contentious idea that
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ISRAEL, YANG, SIMPLISTIC, BACK
Washington Times
Andrew Yang clarifies 'overly simplistic' pro-Israel tweet after backlash
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang on Wednesday clarified an “overly simplistic” tweet supporting Israel that conservatives praised and pro-Palestinian activists denounced. Mr. Yang, a former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, sparked the hashtag
New York Times
Yang Walks Back Stance on Israel After Ocasio-Cortez Calls It ‘Shameful’
As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict erupted this week, Andrew Yang issued a statement on Monday that in years past might have seemed politically unremarkable, perhaps even expected, from a leading candidate to be New York City’s next mayor. “I’m standing with
Fox News
Yang walks back ‘overly simplistic’ pro-Israel tweet after pile-on from progressives
After sharp criticism from the left, New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang walked back his "overly simplistic" tweet supporting Israel while condemning "Hamas terrorists" amid a flare-up of violent clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. Yang said
Breitbart
Andrew Yang Backs Israel; Slammed by ‘Progressive’ Democrats
New York City mayoral candidate and former Democratic Party presidential contender Andrew Yang tweeted his support for Israel earlier this week, during Palestinian rocket attacks — and is being attacked by left-wing Democrats for having done so. I'm standing
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UNEMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, FEDERAL, PANDEMIC
Washington Examiner
Tennessee's participation in federal unemployment programs will end in July
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday the state will stop participating in added federal unemployment benefits in an effort to encourage Tennesseans on unemployment to start working again. The move, which goes into effect July 3, follows similar orders
Huffington Post
In States Cutting Unemployment Benefits, Gig Workers Have The Most To Lose
Republican-led states are canceling the extra unemployment benefits Congress created because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying the extra $300 makes it impossible for businesses to find willing workers. “The $300 federal supplement helped thousands of Arkansans
Washington Examiner
Missouri governor orders end to federal pandemic unemployment benefits
In a bid to encourage people to return work, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced the discontinuation of the $300-per-week federal pandemic unemployment compensation. He ordered the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to notify the
CNN
More GOP states drop federal pandemic unemployment benefits early
(CNN) Four more Republican governors are joining their peers in terminating federal pandemic unemployment benefits early, citing workforce shortages in their states. Jobless residents in Missouri, Iowa, Idaho and Tennessee join those in six other states who
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NEWSOM, STIMULUS, BILLION, RECALL
USA Today
Is another stimulus check coming? Maybe if you live in California and make less than $75K.
Congress hasn't approved a fourth stimulus check, so California may send its own round to most of the state. The proposal, just one part of Governor Gavin Newsom's $100 billion "California Comeback Plan," has not yet become law. But Newsom hasn't wasted any
OANN
John Cox: Gov. Newsom using stimulus to buy his way out of recall
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 10:52 AM PT – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Embattled Democrat Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) is making a last-ditch effort to save himself from getting ousted as governor of the Golden State by promising Californians a new round of stimulus checks.
Washington Times
'Recall rebate': Gavin Newsom touts new $600 stimulus checks, $100 billion spending spree
Voters in California may be cashing state stimulus checks from Gov. Gavin Newsom shortly before they decide his political fate. Mr. Newsom is crisscrossing the state for a weeklong unveiling of his California Comeback Plan, a proposed $100 billion spending
Breitbart
Gavin Newsom to Spend $12 Billion on Homeless; Promises to Solve ‘Family Homelessness’ in 5 Years
California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan Tuesday to spend $12 billion on homelessness in his state as part of his $100 billion “California Comeback Plan,” promising to solve the problem of “family homelessness” within five years. .@CAgovernor @GavinNewsom
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BROWN, SHOOTING, ANDREW, FAMILY
NPR
Family Of Andrew Brown Views Longer Video Footage Of Fatal Shooting
Family Of Andrew Brown Views Longer Video Footage Of Fatal Shooting In Elizabeth City, N.C., the family of Andrew Brown Jr. was allowed on Tuesday to see more bodycam footage of his fatal shooting by sheriff's deputies last month.
Washington Times
Police body camera footage of Brown shooting contradicts statements by local DA, lawyers say
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Lawyers for relatives of Andrew Brown Jr., a Black man fatally shot by deputies, said Tuesday that body camera videos show that he didn’t strike them with his car before they opened fire, contradicting a local prosecutor. Chance Lynch,
CNN
Attorneys for Andrew Brown's family will continue to petition for release of all videos of fatal shooting
(CNN) Following the family's viewing of body and dash camera footage of Andrew Brown Jr.'s death , attorneys for the family recommitted to pursuing the full release of all videos of the shooting. "We will move fairly quickly on that matter to go before the
New York Times
Andrew Brown’s Family Is Shown More Video of His Killing by Deputies
At a news conference after Tuesday’s viewing, Chance D. Lynch, a lawyer who reviewed the recordings with the family, said that the six videos they watched did not show Mr. Brown making contact with any deputies as he tried to flee from his home in his BMW sedan. “We
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CITY, NEW, ISRAEL, YORK
Fox News
Israel, Palestine protesters clash in New York
Supports of both Israel and Palestine clashed on the streets of New York City Tuesday, following violent attacks in the Middle East this week. New York police officers attempted to keep the groups separated, but videos posted to social media showed protestors
New York Post
I lived through NYC’s bad old days — and know Eric Adams will get the city back on track
Most of the mayoral candidates running in New York’s June 22 Democratic primary don’t seem to notice: The city is slipping back to the bad old days of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is the exception. I was New York City
Breitbart
Nolte: Hate Crimes Explode 73% in Democrat-Run New York City
In a city populated by and governed by Democrats, a deep blue city where His Fraudulency Joe Biden won a whopping 76 percent of the vote, there has been an explosion in hate crimes. The Times of Israel reports that hate crimes in Democrat-run New York City
Fox News
Protests break out across US as violence escalates between Israel and Hamas
Protesters supporting Israel and Palestine came out to demonstrate in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and other U.S. cities on Tuesday as the violence escalated between the two sides overseas. Groups on each side clashed in New York City in front of
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KILLED, 24, TEXAS, SHOT
CNN
Two California police officers were killed while on duty in a 24-hour span, officials say
(CNN) Two California police officers were killed while on duty in the span of 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. Detective Luca Benedetti with the San Luis Obispo Police Department was fatally shot Monday evening by a suspect in an apartment complex while police
OANN
2 Texas deputies killed, city employee critically injured after confrontation with suspect
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:30 PM PT – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 A Texas police department is mourning the loss of two fellow deputies who were killed in a shootout on Monday night. On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety said the bodies of the two officers
Breitbart
National Toll: Four Police Officers Shot, Killed, in Less than 24 Hours
Four police officers were shot and killed during a time-frame of less than 24-hours stretching from Monday evening into Tuesday morning. The deceased law enforcement personnel–a combination of officers and deputies–were shot in three different incidents which
New York Post
Two Texas sheriff’s deputies shot dead after responding to dog complaint
Two West Texas sheriff’s deputies were shot dead and a city employee was critically injured after responding to a dog complaint on Monday night, authorities said. The deadly shooting occurred soon after the trio arrived at a home in the city of Eden at about
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NETANYAHU, EMERGENCY, JEWISH, STATE
New York Post
Netanyahu declares state of emergency in Israeli city over riots
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of emergency in the city of Lod late Tuesday after mass riots broke out amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hamas, according to local reports. Netanyahu visited the mixed Jewish-Arab town
Breitbart
Israeli Arabs Attempt to ‘Lynch’ Jew, Again; Jewish Leaders Condemn Reprisal Attacks
A mob of Arab citizens of Israel attempted to “lynch” a Jewish man in the mixed city of Acre on Wednesday, the latest incident of growing violence between Jews and Arabs in Israel itself after Palestinians fomented violence last week. The Times of Israel reported: In
Fox News
Netanyahu calls state of emergency after violent clashes in Lod
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of emergency in a city just south of Tel Aviv Tuesday night, as Arab and Jewish communities clashed in violent riots. Following the aggressive exchange of hundreds of rockets between Israeli forces
Breitbart
VIDEO: Arab Citizens Riot in Israel; Attack Jewish Neighbors, Synagogues
Arab citizens of Israel went on a rampage against their Jewish neighbors in the cities of Lod (or Lydda) and Ramle on Tuesday night, setting synagogues on fire, attacking stores, and forcing authorities to evacuate Jewish residents. The attack, which is being
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POLICE, RANSOMWARE, DC, GANG
Washington Times
D.C. mayor: Officials working to address ransomware threat against police
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that officials are still working to address a cyber gang that is threatening to release sensitive information stolen from the Metropolitan Police Department if a ransom is not paid. “[W]e’re engaging our processes that
ABC
Russian-speaking ransomware gang leaks personal data of DC police on dark web
Personal information belonging to officers of the U.S. capital's primary law enforcement agency has been leaked on the dark web by a Russian-speaking ransomware gang, according to a source briefed on the investigation. The source told ABC News late Tuesday
Conservative Daily News
Hackers Threaten To Release Confidential DC Police Files Unless The City Pays Them $4 Million
Hackers threatened to release 250 gigabytes of confidential Metropolitan Police Department files unless Washington, D.C., officials pay a $4 million ransom, the DCist reported Tuesday. The Russian-speaking hackers are part of a group known as Babuk, which
Fox News
Washington, DC, police hacked: Ransomware gang says negotiations reached 'dead end'
A ransomware gang that stole data from Washington, D.C., police, and has allegedly leaked the personal information belonging to a handful of police officers in an effort to spur payment, has said negotiations with the agency "reached a dead end." The Babuk
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TAX, INCOME, ELIMINATING, KEVIN
Washington Times
GOP candidate for governor proposes eliminating California income tax for some
DOWNEY, Calif. — Republican candidate for governor Kevin Faulconer wants to eliminate California’s state income tax for individuals making up to $50,000 and households up to $100,000 as part of a proposal to make the state more affordable for families and the
LA Times
Newsom recall rival Kevin Faulconer proposes eliminating state income tax for some Californians
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer plans to unveil a tax plan on Wednesday that would eliminate state income tax for individuals who make less than $50,000 and families that earn less than $100,000. “It’s really the largest middle-class tax
Fox News
California gov hopeful Kevin Faulconer unveils proposal to lower tax burden on middle class
Republican California gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer unveiled a tax proposal he called "the biggest middle-class tax cut in California history" on Wednesday. "California has some of the highest income taxes, highest gas taxes, highest supplemental
American Enterprise Institute
Tackle the tax gap
Blog Post By Alex Brill The Senate Finance Committee held an important subcommittee hearing this week, “Closing the Tax Gap: Lost Revenue from Noncompliance and the Role of Offshore Tax Evasion.” The “tax gap,” which is the difference between the amount of
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BIDEN, SIGNS, ORDER, CYBERSECURITY
New York Post
Biden signs order on cybersecurity after pipeline hack upends gas market
President Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order intended to improve US cybersecurity after the hack of the Colonial Pipeline caused massive disruption to the US fuel market. The order establishes a new multiagency Cybersecurity Safety Review Board to
NPR
In Wake Of Pipeline Hack, Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity
In Wake Of Pipeline Hack, Biden Signs Executive Order On Cybersecurity Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg via Getty Images Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday boosting America's
ABC
Biden signs executive order to improve government response to cyber attacks
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at modernizing the federal government's response to cyberattacks -- by "improving information-sharing between the U.S. government and the private sector on cyber issues," improving detection of hacks
NPR
Biden Signs Cybersecurity Executive Order Following Colonial Pipeline Hack
Biden Signs Cybersecurity Executive Order Following Colonial Pipeline Hack President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at protecting U.S. cybersecurity and federal government networks. It also seeks to boost security for software used in the private
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CAROLINA, SOUTH, BANS, MASK
NPR
South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates
South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeffrey Collins/AP Jeffrey Collins/AP South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a coronavirus mandate Tuesday preventing schools and local governments from creating mask mandates.
New York Post
South Carolina students can leave mask at home with parent’s OK, Gov. Henry McMaster says
South Carolina public school students can go mask-free in class with their parents approval. Gov. Henry McMaster signed an executive order Tuesday, that allows parents to opt their children out of using the physical protection equipment. Amid declining COVID-19
NPR
South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates
South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeffrey Collins/AP Jeffrey Collins/AP South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a coronavirus mandate Tuesday preventing schools and local governments from creating mask mandates.
Breitbart
South Carolina Makes School Masks Optional, Bans Vaccine Passports
“We have known for months that our schools are some of the safest places when it comes to COVID-19,” McMaster said. “With every adult in our state having the opportunity to receive a vaccine, it goes against all logic to continue to force our children – especially
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GOP, TRUMP, PROMINENT, 100
Huffington Post
Prominent Republicans Put GOP On Notice With Breakaway Party Threat
More than 100 prominent Republicans have reportedly signed a statement that threatens to form a breakaway party if the GOP doesn’t turn away from ex-President Donald Trump and reimagine itself in the spirit of its founding ideals. A letter signed by the anti-Trump
Newsmax
Letter: 100 GOP Members to Sign Document Demanding Breakup with Trump
One hundred Republicans are signing a letter that demands either the Republican Party breaks away from former President Donald Trump, or they will leave and may form a third party, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday. According to the report the letter is signed
Red State
NY Times' Laughable Story Has 100 'Prominent' GOP Threatening to Leave Party Over Trump
You have to love liberal media. President Donald Trump is no longer in office, but he’s still living rent free in their heads. They’re still completely obsessed with him and basically can’t live without him. They always need him as a focal point. The New York
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DOMESTIC, OFFICIALS, TOP, TESTIFY
New York Times
Top law enforcement officials say the biggest domestic terror threat comes from white supremacists.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas told senators on Wednesday that the greatest domestic threat facing the United States came from what they both called “racially or ethnically motivated violent extremists.” “Specifically
National Review
Biden Officials Testify that Domestic Terrorists Pose Greatest National Security Threat
Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a Senate committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2021. (Bill O'Leary/Reuters) The Biden administration’s top law enforcement officials promised Wednesday to commit resources to fight and
ABC
Top law enforcement officials to testify on domestic violent extremism
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are set to testify in front of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday at a hearing centered around the domestic violent extremist threat facing the country. Both
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YANKEES, COVID, 19, NEW
OANN
Vaccinated N.Y. Yankees coach diagnosed with COVID-19
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:42 AM PT – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 A fully vaccinated New York Yankee’s Coach Phil Nevin tests positive for COVID-19. Team Manager Aaron Boone announced Tuesday that the third base coach had received the diagnosis and was under quarantine
Huffington Post
2 New York Yankees Coaches Test Positive For COVID-19 Despite Vaccinations
Two New York Yankees coaches and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, despite being fully vaccinated, the team said. The Yankees said before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays that third base coach Phil Nevin tested positive for the coronavirus.
Fox News
Yankees' Phil Nevin has 'breakthrough' case of coronavirus, team says
New York Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin tested positive for coronavirus in what was described as a "breakthrough" case and was not available for the game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control describe
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GAS, STATION, FIGHT, WOMAN
NY Daily News
SEE IT: Woman and man spit on each other, fight at gas station amid fears of gas shortage
The dispute occurred after the woman’s car collided with the man’s after she tried to cut a line for a gas pump at a Marathon station in Knightdale, the Instagram user said, according to local news station WRAL.
Breitbart
Man and Woman Spit, Fight with Each Other at Gas Station
A woman got out of her car and allegedly spat on a man, who allegedly spat back before the fight escalated into something more physical at a North Carolina gas station, according to an Instagram video posted Tuesday. The video showed the woman exiting her
New York Post
Video shows wild fight at North Carolina gas station amid panic buying
A fight erupted at a crowded gas station in North Carolina when a woman reportedly tried to cut the line during panic buying sparked by the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. Cellphone video of the incident shows the woman spat into the driver’s side of a gray Honda
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ARBERY, ASKED, EVIDENCE, PAST
ABC
Judge asked to OK evidence of Ahmaud Arbery's past troubles
Attorneys for two Georgia men charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery are requesting a judge's approval to use unflattering evidence from the slain man's past BRUNSWICK, Ga. -- Attorneys for a white father and son charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud
Fox News
Judge asked to OK evidence of Ahmaud Arbery's past troubles
Attorneys for a White father and son charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery are asking a judge to allow evidence of the slain Black man's past problems to be presented when their clients stand trial for murder. Prosecutors are fighting to keep Arbery's
Washington Times
Judge asked to OK evidence of Ahmaud Arbery's past troubles
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Attorneys for a white father and son charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery are asking a judge to allow evidence of the slain Black man’s past problems to be presented when their clients stand trial for murder. Prosecutors are
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TIM, SCOTT, POLICE, HEARD
Breitbart
Tim Scott: We Need ‘More Money’ for the Police, I’m Against Lowering Threshold for Prosecuting Cops and Further Equipment Restrictions
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “Fox News Primetime,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) discussed negotiations on police reform and said that he’s against lowering the threshold for prosecuting police officers and increasing the amount of military equipment police departments
Fox News
Tim Scott: 'Defund the police' is 'dumbest' thing I've heard in my life
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., joined "Fox News Primetime" on Tuesday to slam the Left's efforts to defund law enforcement and to discuss his plans to accomplish police reform. TIM SCOTT: The first thing we should say is thank God for people who put on the uniform.
Breitbart
Tim Scott: Defunding the Police ‘the Dumbest I’ve Ever Heard’
Tuesday on “Fox News Primetime,” Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) criticized the growing sentiment around the United States to defund the police. After praising law enforcement, Scott said the push to defund police departments is “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard my
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DEMOCRATS, TV, FILIBUSTER, PROSPECTS
Vox
The prospects for Democrats’ major voting rights bill look grim in the Senate
Congressional Democrats have declared the For the People Act their must-pass voting rights bill, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer saying that “failure is not an option.” But what if the must-pass bill can’t pass? That’s the dilemma party leaders
Newsmax
Sen. Rand Paul to Newsmax TV: Democrats Lying to Us
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., made "blatantly false" statements in the election law markup hearing Tuesday, and Dr. Anthony Fauci was "being dishonest" testifying on funding gain-of-function coronavirus research, according to Sen. Rand Paul,
Fox News
Don't blame the filibuster for blocking Democrats' agenda
You hear the old line from many progressive Democrats: Ditch the Senate filibuster and we can pass our legislative agenda. Democrats are more than happy to upbraid Republicans for blocking bills important to the left. But Republicans aren't the Democrats'
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JAPAN, OLYMPICS, FRUSTRATION, PUSHES
ABC
Frustration in Japan as leader pushes Olympics despite virus
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines TOKYO -- A full-page newspaper ad says Japanese will be "killed by politics" because the government is forcing them to endure the pandemic
Newsmax
300K in Japan Sign Petition to Cancel Olympics
A full-page newspaper ad says Japanese will be "killed by politics" because the government is forcing them to endure the pandemic without vaccines. More than 300,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to be canceled. And a swimming
Washington Times
Frustration in Japan as PM Yoshihide Suga pushes Olympics despite the coronavirus
TOKYO (AP) — A full-page newspaper ad says the Japanese will be “killed by politics” because the government is forcing them to endure the coronavirus pandemic without vaccines. More than 300,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Tokyo Olympics to
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BANKRUPTCY, TEXAS, NRA, REQUEST
Fox News
NRA calls bankruptcy dismissal disappointing, says it 'will continue to fight'
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has responded to a federal judge’s decision to dismiss its bankruptcy case, arguing that it "will continue to fight on all fronts in the interests of its mission and its members." In a press release issued after the news
Conservative Daily News
Court Denies NRA Bankruptcy Request, Delivers Blow To Group’s Texas Relocation Plan
A federal bankruptcy court dismissed the National Rifle Association’s bankruptcy filing, which the group filed as a means to relocate from New York to Texas. Northern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court Judge Harlin Hale ruled that the National Rifle Association
Washington Examiner
Federal judge rejects National Rifle Association's Texas bankruptcy case, bolstering New York attorney general's lawsuit
A U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in Texas on Tuesday dismissed an attempt by the National Rifle Association to file for Chapter 11 protection and avoid a lawsuit filed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. In a 38-page document, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Harlin
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WOMAN, TWINS, SUSPECT, ALLEGEDLY
New York Post
Georgia woman accused of shooting mom, kidnapping newborn twins
A woman in Georgia is accused of shooting a young mom — then fleeing with the victim’s newborn twins, authorities said. Angela Montgomery, 23, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after she abducted 6-week-old twins Matto and Lorenzo Rodgers from a home in Savannah,
Fox News
Virginia police nab suspect who allegedly used anti-Asian slurs, assaulted restaurant employee
A suspect who allegedly used anti-Asian, racist slurs and pushed a restaurant employee to the ground in Arlington, Virginia, last week has been taken into custody, authorities said Tuesday. An Arlington County Police patrol officer identified Jordon Bevan,
Breitbart
Police Identify Suspect Who Allegedly Shot Woman, Stole Infant Twins
Police in Savannah, Georgia, identified a suspect whom they say kidnapped two babies during a shooting, authorities said. Police arrested Angela Kathleen Montgomery, 23, on Tuesday afternoon and charged her with two counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated
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GUNS, SOLDIERS, CHICAGO, CAMPBELL
NPR
3 Fort Campbell Soldiers Charged In Scheme To Traffic Guns To Chicago
3 Fort Campbell Soldiers Charged In Scheme To Traffic Guns To Chicago Three Fort Campbell soldiers are facing charges of buying and transferring nearly 100 guns to Chicago. Guns bought and handled by the men were later tied to shootings, some fatal, in Chicago,
Breitbart
3 U.S. Soldiers Charged with Supplying Guns Used in Chicago Murders
Three soldiers stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, face charges of supplying guns that were used in Chicago homicides. WGNTV reported that 21-year-old Demarcus Adams, 22-year-old Jarius Brunson, and 22-year-old Brandon Miller, were arrested Tuesday. Their
CNN
3 Fort Campbell soldiers accused of purchasing and transporting illegal guns to Chicago
Washington (CNN) Three Fort Campbell soldiers were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly purchasing and transporting nearly 100 firearms, including five that were linked to a mass shooting in Chicago, the Justice Department announced. Demarcus Adams, 21, Jarius
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WISCONSIN, ANTHEM, NATIONAL, EVENTS
Fox News
Wisconsin bill would require national anthem before sporting events: 'We are still one country'
A Wisconsin bill to require the national anthem to be played before all sporting events at fields and stadiums that received public funding passed in the state Assembly in a 74-22 vote Tuesday, with strong bipartisan support. Such sites include major, taxpayer-subsidized
New York Post
Wisconsin to vote on requiring national anthem at sporting events
MADISON, Wis. — The national anthem would have to be played before all sporting events held at Wisconsin venues that received any public funding under a mostly symbolic bill passed Tuesday by the state Assembly. The Assembly passed the proposal on a bipartisan
Breitbart
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Requiring National Anthem to be Played at Sports Events
The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would require tax-supported venues to play the national anthem in the opening ceremony of sporting events. “I strongly believe we need to play it, particularly where we’re at now in our country,” bill
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BRYANT, MICHAEL, KOBE, JORDAN
Fox News
Michael Jordan reveals final text exchange with Kobe Bryant
NBA icon Michael Jordan released the final text message exchange between him and Kobe Bryant just days before the late great Los Angeles Lakers star will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Jordan, the former superstar player turned owner
CNN
Michael Jordan shares final text messages he exchanged with Kobe Bryant
(CNN) NBA legend Michael Jordan has shared his final text conversation with the late, great Kobe Bryant. Jordan, who will induct Bryant into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, shared the messages with ESPN which dated back to December
Huffington Post
Michael Jordan Reveals A Final Text With Kobe Bryant That Summed Him Up Perfectly
“He was really into coaching Gigi,” MJ explains, “so I hit him up about that.” “Happy holidays,” Jordan texted back, “and hope to catch up soon. Coach Kobe??!” “I added that little crying/laughing emoji,” Jordan chuckles. “Ah, back at you, man,” Kobe wrote.
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EMPLOYEE, DUNKIN, CUSTOMER, SLUR
USA Today
Dunkin' employee charged with manslaughter after punching customer
A Florida man is facing a manslaughter charge after punching a 77-year-old man who allegedly called him a racial slur. The man died two days later. Corey Pujols, 27, is charged with aggravated manslaughter of an elderly or disabled adult with a weapon after
New York Post
Dunkin’ employee fatally punched customer who called him racial slur: cops
A Dunkin’ store employee fatally punched an elderly customer in Florida because the man allegedly used a racial slur against him, police said. Corey Pujols, 27, was arrested Tuesday on an aggravated manslaughter charge in connection to the fatal confrontation
Fox News
Dunkin’ employee accused of throwing fatal punch after customer allegedly used racial slur
A Dunkin’ employee in Tampa, Florida, was charged Tuesday with aggravated manslaughter after police say he fatally punched a 77-year-old customer who allegedly called him a racial slur, reports said. FLORIDA MAN ACCUSED OF PAYING PAL $100 TO SLASH GIRLFRIEND:
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TEXAS, BODY, INSIDE, FOUND
Fox News
Vehicle of missing Texas mom Erica Hernandez pulled from pond, body found inside, police say
A vehicle belonging to Erica Hernandez, a Texas mom who went missing last month, was found submerged in a pond with a body still inside, investigators said Tuesday. The SUV was pulled out from the bottom of a retention pond at the intersection of Reflection
ABC
Car with body inside found in pond during search for missing Texas mother, police say
A car matching the description of one belonging to a Texas mother who went missing three weeks ago was found in a pond with a body inside, authorities said Tuesday. Erica Hernandez, 40, was last seen leaving a friend's house in southwest Houston in the early
New York Post
Body found inside submerged car in search for missing Texas mom Erica Hernandez
An SUV with a body inside was found submerged in a Texas lake during a search for a missing Houston mother, cops said. Erica Hernandez, a 40-year-old mom of three, disappeared on April 17 after leaving a friend’s home in southwest Houston. The police department’s
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NFL, SCHEDULE, WEEK, RELEASE
Fox News
NFL legend Jimmy Johnson previews FOX's NFL Week 1 schedule
The New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers will be the game of the week on FOX when the NFL season opens this fall. Jimmy Johnson, a Super Bowl champion head coach and co-host of "FOX NFL Sunday," revealed the Week 1 slate of games on "Fox & Friends"
Fox News
NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE 2021: HOW TO WIN $5,000 FOR FREE
There are certain rituals we all undertake when the NFL schedule release occurs each year, almost like the first day of school. Some take out the old pen and start circling wins and losses for their favorite teams. Others focus on tough stretches and primetime
Fox News
Aaron Rodgers recruiting 'several different players' to join him on new team, NFL insider says
Aaron Rodgers’ relationship with the Green Bay Packers appears to be tearing at the seams, and the quarterback is reportedly recruiting players to another unnamed team. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said Tuesday the 2020 NFL MVP is ramping up the recruitment
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MONTHS, LOWEST, HIT, DEATHS
National Review
COVID Deaths Hit Lowest Level in Ten Months
A Sevilla fan has his temperature checked before taking a coronavirus test outside Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium before traveling to watch the European Super Cup in Seville, Spain, September 21, 2020. (Marcelo Del Pozo/Reuters) Deaths attributed to COVID-19
Newsmax
Taming the Virus: US Deaths Hit Lowest Level in 10 Months
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day — the lowest level in 10 months — with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero on some days. Confirmed infections have fallen
New York Post
COVID-19 deaths in United States hit lowest mark in 10 months
COVID-19 deaths in the US have hit their lowest level in 10 months, with an average of 600 per day. The last time the death count was this low was early July, before a second wave in the pandemic saw fatalities climb to an average of more than 3,400 a day
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TIM, TEBOW, DROP, DEAL
Fox News
Jaguars' decision on Tim Tebow coming 'soon,' Urban Meyer says
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer opened up about the possibility of the team signing Tim Tebow as a tight end as reports circulate through the NFL that the organization is closing in on a one-year deal with the one-time quarterback. Meyer told NBC broadcaster
Red State
Black Linebacker Brandon Spikes Demands: 'Drop the Race Bullsh*t' About Tim Tebow
The never-ending histrionic handwringing on the left over the “injustice of injustices” perpetrated by the “racist right” against former San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick just got ratcheted up a notch or ten. Bigly. Spoiler: Tim Tebow. The following
Fox News
Steelers' Devin Bush has Tim Tebow in his sights as former QB appears to be nearing deal with new team
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not have the Jacksonville Jaguars on their schedule during the 2021 season, but linebacker Devin Bush is keeping a close eye on the team’s reported interest in Tim Tebow. Bush was among the chorus who wondered why Tebow was on
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MISSING, CHARGED, MURDER, FLORIDA
Fox News
Florida man charged with killing toddler's missing mother
A man long suspected in the disappearance of a woman whose toddler was found wandering alone in the parking lot of a South Florida apartment complex now faces a second-degree murder charge, police said. Shannon Ryan, 40, also is charged with tampering with
New York Post
Self-described ‘witch’ charged with murder in missing mom’s disappearance
A self-proclaimed witch has been charged with murder in the case of missing Georgia mom Leila Cavett, nearly 10 months after she vanished in Florida and her toddler was found wandering alone, authorities said. Shanon Demar Ryan, a 40-year-old who refers to
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WINS, AMAZON, EU, TAXES
Newsmax
Amazon Wins Court Fight Against $303 Million EU Tax Bill
Amazon on Wednesday won its fight against an EU order to pay about 250 million euros ($303 million) in back taxes to Luxembourg as Europe's second highest court dealt a blow to the bloc's efforts to make multinational corporations pay more tax. The Luxembourg-based
NPR
Amazon Wins Case Against EU Regulators Over Luxembourg Taxes
Amazon Wins Case Against EU Regulators Over Luxembourg Taxes Enlarge this image toggle caption Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images Amazon has won a major court fight against a European Commission order that it pay 250
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RACING, MOM, FACED, ER
Fox News
Red-faced mom opens up about embarrassing blunder after racing baby to ER
A young British mom has opened up about an embarrassing sticky situation — one that left her racing her baby to the ER, thinking he had a huge hole in his mouth. Mom of three Becky Stiles, 24, told the Sun of her horror at seeing the large dark red "hole"
New York Post
Red-faced mom opens up about embarrassing blunder after racing baby to ER
A young British mom has opened up about an embarrassing sticky situation — one that left her racing her baby to the ER, thinking he had a huge hole in his mouth. Mom of three Becky Stiles, 24, told the Sun of her horror at seeing the large dark red “hole”
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TV, RACE, IRAN, AHMADINEJAD
Breitbart
Iran State TV Says Ahmadinejad Will Run in Presidential Race
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state television reported Wednesday that the country’s former firebrand president will run again for office in upcoming elections in June. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly marched accompanied by supporters to a registration center
Fox News
Ahmadinejad will run in presidential race, Iran state TV says
Iran's state television has reported that former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is registering as a candidate to return to the same office in upcoming elections. Broadcast footage showed Ahmadinejad marching accompanied by supporters to a registration center
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VACCINATED, BIDEN, DON, SHIFT
Breitbart
CNN’s Dr. Reiner: Biden Admin. Should Shift from Pushing Masks in Public to Saying ‘Vaccines Work’ and Fully Vaccinated ‘Don’t Need a Mask’
On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” CNN Medical Analyst and Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University Medical Center Dr. Jonathan Reiner stated that President Joe Biden is sending “the wrong message” by wearing a mask in rooms full of
Fox News
Biden doesn't believe there is ‘any significant portion' of Americans who won't get vaccinated
President Biden seemed optimistic that his administration would reach its goal of having 70 percent of American adults vaccinated by July 4, saying that he doesn’t believe there many Americans who are refusing to get vaccinated. "I don't believe that the American
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TRUMP, FOUNDER, STUDENTS, PRISON
Huffington Post
'Students For Trump' Founder John Lambert Gets Prison Time For Posing As A Lawyer
A co-founder of “Students for Trump” during the 2016 presidential campaign was sentenced to 13 months in prison Tuesday for posing as a lawyer to cheat people he found on the internet out of thousands of dollars. U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni in Manhattan
New York Post
Students for Trump co-founder sentenced to prison for posing as lawyer
A Students for Trump co-founder was sentenced Tuesday to 13 months in prison for posing as a lawyer to steal money from his victims. Judge Valerie Caproni handed down the sentence to John Lambert, 25, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud in August 2019. Lambert,
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POPULATION, YEAR, BIRTH, PANIC
Conservative Daily News
Chinese Birth Rate Hits 60-Year Low As Population Growth Slows
China’s birth rate hit its lowest level since the Chinese Communist Party began tracking population growth in 1953, a sign that the powerful nation may be heading toward an economic crisis. Just 12 million babies were born last year in China, the world’s second-largest
Breitbart
China: ‘No Need to Panic’ About Population Collapse
Chinese state media on Tuesday labored to downplay the results of the seventh national census, which found birth rates plummeting to the lowest levels in half a century, putting the enormous Chinese population on course for a devastating demographic crisis. The
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VARIANT, INFECTIOUS, COVID, STUDY
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: Virus Variant in India Might Be More Infectious, W.H.O. Warns
But with limited genomic sequencing in the country, the U.N. organization said, it remained unclear whether the B.1.617 version was driving the devastating outbreak there. Medical workers tending to a coronavirus patient in an emergency room in New Delhi last
Fox News
Scientists race to study Indian coronavirus variant as cases explode
A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind of testing needed to track it and understand it better. On Monday, the World Health Organization designated the new version
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KAEPERNICK, ABOLITION, COLIN, SUPREMACY
Breitbart
Kaepernick to Publish Essays Calling for the Abolition of Police, Prisons
The publishing company owned by Colin Kaepernick is editing and soon to publish a collection of essays calling for the abolition of police and prisons. “Today, I’m excited to share that we at @KaepernickPublishing will be releasing our first title, ABOLITION
Red State
Colin Kaepernick Is Back, and He’s Pushing More White Supremacy
Kap is back on the scene to peddle more white progressive claptrap for the masses. Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday announced that his publishing company is putting out a brand new book on race and policing in America. The book will be a collection
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NUMBER, INJURED, 23, RUSSIA
Washington Times
Number of injured in Russia school shooting rises to 23
MOSCOW (AP) — Twenty-three people remained hospitalized on Wednesday following a school shooting in the Russian city of Kazan which killed nine people, including seven youngsters. All 23 were in stable condition Wednesday morning, the authorities said, though
Fox News
Number of injured in Russia school shooting rises to 23
Twenty-three people remained hospitalized on Wednesday following a school shooting in the Russian city of Kazan which killed nine people, including seven youngsters. All 23 were in stable condition Wednesday morning, the authorities said, though at least eight
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COMMITTEE, VANCE, OHIO, SEAT
Fox News
'Hillbilly Elegy' author J.D. Vance forms exploratory committee to run for Senate seat in Ohio: report
J.D. Vance, venture capitalist and author of the bestselling book "Hillbilly Elegy", has reportedly formed an exploratory committee as he mulls running for Ohio’s open Senate seat as a Republican candidate. The Ohio Values Project – the exploratory committee
National Review
J. D. Vance Launches Exploratory Committee for Ohio U.S. Senate Seat: Report
J.D. Vance on Face the Nation in 2017. (Face the Nation/Screengrab via YouTube) J. D. Vance, an Ohio-based venture capitalist and the author of the bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy, has formed an exploratory committee for retiring Ohio Republican senator
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DEAN, UNIVERSITY, HOWARD, RASHAD
CNN
Phylicia Rashad appointed dean of fine arts at Howard University
(CNN) Howard University announced Wednesday that alunma Phylicia Rashad has been appointed dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts. The "This Is Us" star will begin her role on July 1 and report to Provost Anthony K. Wutoh. "It is a privilege
Huffington Post
Howard University Appoints Phylicia Rashad As Dean of Its College Of Fine Arts
Phylicia Rashad will serve as the dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts beginning this summer, the institution announced on Wednesday. The award-winning actor and Howard University alum will report to the school’s provost Anthony K. Wutoh. She will
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BRENNAN, COLT, STAR, 37
New York Times
Colt Brennan, Former University of Hawaii Star Quarterback, Dies at 37
Colt Brennan, a former University of Hawaii quarterback who tied or broke dozens of N.C.A.A. football records, died early Tuesday morning at a hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., according to his father and the university. He was 37. Mr. Brennan was admitted
Fox News
Colt Brennan's father reveals possible cause of death: 'He was doing so well'
Colt Brennan, the former star quarterback for Hawaii and one-time Heisman Trophy finalist, was found unconscious in a hotel room a day before he died, his father said Tuesday. Terry Brennan told ESPN his son ingested something that was apparently laced with
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FLORIDA, SHERIFF, STABBED, MURDER
New York Post
Florida cheerleader, 13, was stabbed a ‘horrific’ amount of times, sheriff says
The 13-year-old Florida cheerleader who was found dead Sunday in a remote wooded area of the state was stabbed a “horrific” amount of times, a new report said. St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick shared the revelation in a Tuesday interview with WJXT, where
Fox News
Florida girl Tristyn Bailey was stabbed to death in 'cold-blooded murder,' sheriff says
Tristyn Bailey, the 13-year-old Florida girl found dead in a wooded area Sunday after being reported missing, was stabbed to death a "horrific" number of times in what a sheriff described as cold-blooded murder. Bailey’s cause of death was sharp force trauma
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FIL, CHICK, SHORTAGE, SAUCES
New York Post
Chick-fil-A will limit number of dipping sauces amid supply shortage
They’re laying off the sauce. Chick-fil-A will limit the number of condiments allowed per customer amid an industry-wide supply shortage, the firm said. The fast food joint, headquartered in Georgia, sent customers nationwide an email Monday declaring that
CNN
Chick-fil-A is facing a sauce shortage
New York (CNN Business) The supply chain shortage just got fowl: Chick-fil-A is limiting the number of sauces it's giving out to customers because of limited stock. The chicken chain said Wednesday that industry-wide supply chain issues, which are affecting
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CAPITOL, HEARING, GOSAR, REPUBLICANS
Washington Times
Republicans hit Dems over lack of Capitol Police testimony at House Oversight hearing
Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform dinged Democrats leading the panel about not having officials from the U.S. Capitol Police called to testify about the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol during a hearing on Wednesday. Instead, Democrats,
Washington Times
Paul Gosar defends 'executed' Ashli Babbitt during Capitol riot hearing
WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona is defending a woman who was shot and killed by the Capitol Police as she tried to break into the U.S. House chamber during the Jan. 6 insurrection, saying she was “executed.” At a House hearing on what went
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TRUMP, UK, FOLLOW, MANDATE
New York Post
Trump calls on US to follow UK lead with voter ID plans as Democrats push HR1
Former President Donald Trump gave his full support Tuesday to British legislation that would require UK voters to show a photo ID in future elections — and called on all US states to follow suit. “The Government of the United Kingdom is proposing that anyone
Newsmax
Trump Praises UK Proposal to Mandate Photo IDs to Vote, Says US Should Follow Suit
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday seized on news that British voters will have to show photo ID if they want to cast their ballots in future general elections, saying all U.S. states should pass similar laws to avoid an election “rigged and stolen from
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HAMAS, AARON, KLEIN, BIBI
Breitbart
Bibi Advisor Aaron Klein: Diplomatic Talk About Both Sides Helps Hamas
Aaron Klein, strategic advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told Breitbart News on Wednesday that diplomatic rhetoric drawing “moral equivalence” between Israel and terrorists is an asset to Hamas. Klein joined Alex Marlow, host of SiriusXM’s
Breitbart
Exclusive — Netanyahu Adviser Aaron Klein: Media ‘Parroting’ Hamas Propaganda
Aaron Klein, a political adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told Breitbart News on Wednesday that Palestinians had launched attacks against Israel for reasons that had less to do with Israel than “internal Palestinian politics.” Klein, who
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JOBS, BIDEN, REPORT, BENEFITS
Breitbart
China Concern-Trolls Biden on ‘Alarming’ and ‘Disappointing’ Jobs Report
China’s state-run Global Times on Monday taunted the White House over the “alarming” and “disappointing” jobs report from April, suggesting the unexpectedly weak 266,000 jobs created “cast doubt over the recovery path of the world’s biggest economy.” The Global
Conservative Daily News
Biden Says ‘Generous’ Unemployment Benefits Not Responsible for Biggest Jobs Report Miss in History. He’s Wrong
Following a dismal April jobs report, President Joe Biden took to the podium Monday to defend his administration’s economic policies. “There’s been a lot of discussion since Friday’s report that people are being paid to stay home rather than go to work,” Biden
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JEWS, DESERVE, REFUGEES, REPUBLICAN
New York Times
Palestinian Refugees Deserve to Return Home. Jews Should Understand.
In addition to telling Palestinians they cannot go home because they have been away too long, Jewish leaders argue that return is impractical. But this too is deeply ironic because, as a refugee rights advocate, Lubnah Shomali, has pointed out, “If any state
Breitbart
Poll: Orthodox Jews Are Overwhelmingly Republican, Growing in Number
According to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, while the majority of Jews identify as Democrat, three out of four Orthodox Jews identify as Republican. Overall, three out of four Orthodox Jews experienced at least some form of antisemitism in the past
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INTERSTATE, CRACK, BRIDGE, DISCOVERED
ABC
Crack closes interstate bridge between Arkansas & Tennessee
The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee is closed after inspectors found a crack in the span MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee remained closed Wednesday after inspectors found a crack in the span, forcing
Washington Times
Interstate 40 over Mississippi River closed after crack discovered in bridge
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee was shut down Tuesday afternoon after authorities said they found a crack in the span. The Arkansas Department of Transportation tweeted that it found the crack during a routine inspection
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JEFF, BEZOS, YACHT, SUPPORT
Breitbart
Jeff Bezos Buys Yacht so Large It Comes with a ‘Support Yacht’
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has purchased a 417-foot superyacht that is so massive it requires its own “support yacht” with a helipad that will follow Bezos’ new $500 million toy wherever it sails. Bloomberg reports that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is preparing
New York Times
Stephen Colbert Roasts Jeff Bezos for His ‘Support Yacht’
“It sounds like an old-time comedian’s routine, doesn’t it? Jeff Bezos is so rich, even his boats have got boats. Bezos is so rich, when he goes to the A.T.M., the A.T.M. asks him for money.” — JAMES CORDEN “Truth is, Bezos didn’t really need the support yacht,
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DE, MIDDLE, SOLVED, LEADERS
Breitbart
Jen Psaki: President Biden Calls for ‘De-escalation’ in Middle East
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that President Joe Biden has urged both Israelis and Palestinians to pursue “de-escalation” after several days of Palestinian riots and rockets against Israeli civilians, followed by Israeli airstrikes against
OANN
White House Press Secretary: Israeli-Palestinian conflict must be solved by local leaders
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 7:40 AM PT – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 The White House issued a meager call for peace in an attempt to resolve one of the most contentious conflicts in the Middle East. After days of rising tension, rocket attacks and riots, officials within
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SAN, AUSTRALIAN, DEAD, STUCK
CNN
Australian destroyer arrived in San Diego with 2 dead whales stuck to its hull
(CNN) Two dead endangered whales dislodged from the hull of an Australian destroyer after the warship docked in San Diego last weekend, according to the Royal Australian Navy. The whales were found near HMAS Sydney, which berthed in Naval Base San Diego, the
NY Daily News
Australian naval vessel docks in San Diego with two dead whales stuck to hull
According to the RAN, the HMAS Sydney is a 481-foot destroyer and its hull dips almost 24 feet below the water’s surface. Whale strikes by such large vessels are rare but occur more frequently in areas where whales, especially large ones like fin whales, are
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REPUBLICANS, TEXAS, RAISING, SURPLUS
Red State
Republicans in the Texas House Must Vote Against Raising Taxes
A few weeks ago, I pointed out a piece of legislation that the Texas House of Representatives was pushing — one which multiple conservative groups warn would raise taxes. The bill, HB 2889, would alter travel tax liabilities so that the consumer would essentially
Washington Examiner
Texas Republicans push tax increases despite budget surplus
Texas Republicans are advancing legislation to increase taxes at a time when the state is reporting a $725 million budget surplus and is slated to receive $17 billion in federal pandemic relief funding. House Bill 2889 would increase taxes on Texans who purchase
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CAREFULLY, LIFE, EPIDEMIOLOGISTS, EVERYDAY
New York Times
With Hugs and Haircuts, U.S. Epidemiologists Start Returning (Carefully!) to Everyday Life
Assessing and balancing risk trade-offs is a key part of epidemiologists’ training. But even among epidemiologists, comfort with risk varies by the individual. Over all, 71 percent of the epidemiologists who completed our survey said they were extremely or
New York Times
How U.S. Epidemiologists Are Returning (Carefully!) to Everyday Life
Assessing and balancing risk trade-offs is a key part of epidemiologists’ training. But even among epidemiologists, comfort with risk varies by the individual. Over all, 71 percent of the epidemiologists who completed our survey said they were extremely or
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BISHOPS, AMENDMENT, ABORTION, HYDE
Newsmax
US Catholic Bishops Chide Biden Abortion Order, Urge Petition to Defend Hyde Amendment
The United States Bishops’ Conference (USCCB) on May 10 posted a rebuke on Twitter to President Joe Biden’s January 28 executive order that repeals an order by former President Trump, restricting aid to agencies providing abortions overseas as part of family
Breitbart
U.S. Bishops Call for End to Taxpayer-Funded Abortions
The U.S. Bishops’ Conference (USCCB) has launched a campaign to put an end to taxpayer-funded abortions, urging citizens to petition Congress to defend the Hyde Amendment. “Taxpayer dollars should NOT pay for abortion,” the USCCB tweeted Tuesday. “Tell Congress
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CHIP, SHORTAGE, AUTOMAKERS, PRODUCTION
Washington Times
Automakers to slash production over computer chip shortage
DETROIT — For the next few months, Charlie Gilchrist figures his 11 car dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will sell just about every new vehicle they can get from the factories – and at increased prices. In normal times, that would be cause for joy.
ABC
As chip shortage goes on, cars are scarce and prices are up
Automakers are cutting production as they grapple with a global shortage of computer chips, and that's making dealers nervous DETROIT -- For the next few months, Charlie Gilchrist figures his 11 car dealerships in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will sell just
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RUSSIAN, WEEK, RESOLVE, STRESSES
CNBC
Top U.S. and Russian diplomats will meet next week in Iceland
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivers a statement as he meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, Belgium, April 14, 2021. WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet in person with his Russian counterpart
ABC
Blinken stresses US resolve in call with Russian diplomat
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told his Russian counterpart that the Biden administration won't waver in responding to aggression from Moscow in the United States or elsewhere WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Russian counterpart
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2020, JENNER, CAITLYN, TELLING
CNN
Caitlyn Jenner voted in 2020 despite telling CNN that she didn't
(CNN) California recall candidate Caitlyn Jenner told CNN in an interview that aired this week that she did not vote in the 2020 election, but public records from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Record show that she did cast a ballot in the contest. Asked
Newsmax
Caitlyn Jenner Denies 2020 Vote, But Records Show Otherwise
California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner recently said she didn’t vote in the 2020 November election — but records show she did. Jenner told CNN she went golfing instead of voting last Election Day because she "couldn't get excited" about the dozen
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BIDEN, BORDER, TRUMP, CORTEZ
Newsmax
Trump Jr. Appears on Debut of 'Cortez & Pellegrino,' Calls Biden Administration 'Laughable'
Donald Trump Jr. called the Biden administration “laughable” and told Newsmax TV that President Joe Biden has created a “disaster,” saying the country would be better off just returning to the policies of his father. Appearing on very first installment of
Breitbart
Cruz Wallops Biden for Bungling Gas & Border Crisis, Middle East, Inflation
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) told reporters Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s “policies are failing across the board economically, domestically, and abroad.” “We’ve got a gas crisis playing out,” Cruz began. “We’ve got a war in the Middle East. We may have an inflation
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FEDS, BAGS, WARN, PLASTIC
New York Post
Feds warn against storing gasoline in plastic bags amid Colonial Pipeline crisis
Federal officials on Wednesday warned people panicked by the Colonial Pipeline shutdown to not store gasoline in plastic bags — or to pour it near an open flame. In a series of tweets, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued stark safety instructions
Breitbart
Feds Warn People Not to Fill Plastic Bags with Gas During Fuel Shortage
The federal government warned Americans on Wednesday not to fill plastic bags with gasoline during the ongoing fuel shortage on the East Coast. “Do not fill plastic bags with gasoline,” the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission wrote on social media
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LIGHTNING, BOY, SOCCER, ENGLAND
New York Post
9-year-old boy killed by lightning while playing soccer
A 9-year-old boy died after being struck by lightning while playing soccer in England, police and team officials said. Jordan Banks, of Blackpool, died Tuesday at a hospital following the lightning strike at a field in his hometown, police said in a statement. An
ABC
Boy dies after being hit by lightning in northern England
A 9-year-old boy died in northern England after being hit by lightning LONDON -- A 9-year-old boy has died in northern England after being hit by lightning. Emergency services responded to reports of a seriously injured child at a soccer field in Blackpool
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CRITICAL, TROOPS, TIGRAY, BLOCKING
CNN
CNN report shows Eritrean troops blocking critical aid in Tigray
Eritrean troops are operating with total impunity in Ethiopia's war-torn northern Tigray region, killing, raping and blocking humanitarian aid to starving populations more than a month after the country's Nobel Peace Prize winning leader pledged to the international
CNN
Eritrean troops disguised as Ethiopian military are blocking critical aid in Tigray
— Eritrean troops are operating with total impunity in Ethiopia's war-torn northern Tigray region, killing raping and blocking humanitarian aid to starving populations more than a month after the country's Nobel Peace Prize winning leader pledged to the international
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SIGNS, MAIL, ARIZONA, VOTERS
Huffington Post
Arizona Gov. Signs Bill To Purge Early Voters Who Don't Vote By Mail In 2 Election Cycles
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed a bill that could purge tens of thousands of people from lists to receive mail-in ballots in the latest Republican attack against voting rights nationwide. After Arizona lawmakers passed S.B. 1485 on Tuesday, the Republican
OANN
Ariz. governor signs law allowing clean up of absentee voter lists
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 7:53 AM PT – Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) officially signed the state’s newest election integrity law. The Republican signed the bill into law Tuesday. The legislation will make it easier for the state to remove
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WOMAN, FLORIDA, STUDENT, INSTAGRAM
New York Post
Florida woman posed as high school student to get Instagram followers: cops
A clout-chasing 28-year-old Florida woman is accused of posing as a high school student in a vain attempt to boost her follower count on social media. Audrey Francisquini allegedly snuck into American Senior High School in Hialeah with pamphlets promoting
Huffington Post
Florida Woman Posed As Student To Promote Her Instagram Page
MIAMI (AP) — A 28-year-old woman who wanted to promote her Instagram page attempted to blend in with students at a Miami-area high school, police said. Monday’s stunt at American Senior High School landed Audrey Francisquini in jail, where she’s facing charges
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HACKERS, FEDS, STUDY, ISSUE
Breitbart
Colonial Hackers Apologize: 'Apolitical,’ Will Study Future Targets
The criminal hacking group that reportedly goes by the name DarkSide and attacked the largest gasoline pipeline in the United States has now put out an apology of sorts. The Colonial pipeline, which snakes 5,500 miles along the eastern U.S., transports 2.5
Breitbart
Feds Issue Emergency for 17 States, D.C. as Hackers Attack Pipeline
The cyberattack on the largest pipeline in the United States resulted in the federal government issuing a state of emergency for 17 states and the District of Columbia. The emergency declaration covers Alabama, Arkansas, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
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BRIT, AWARDS, TAYLOR, GAME
Fox News
Taylor Swift honored at BRIT Awards with global icon award
Taylor Swift has another major award to add to her ever-growing collection. On Tuesday, the star was honored with the global icon award at the BRIT Awards. The "cardigan" singer, 31, will receive the award in front of a 4,000-person audience as part of a
Fox News
'Game of Thrones' star Maisie Williams rocks bleached blonde eyebrows and hair at 2021 BRIT Awards
Maisie Williams stunned fans with a whole new look at Wednesday's BRIT Awards. The "Game of Thrones" star, 24, rocked bleached eyebrows and matching platinum hair as she took the stage of the award show to present Taylor Swift with the global icon award. Viewers
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CHRISSY, TEIGEN, COURTNEY, STODDEN
Huffington Post
Chrissy Teigen Says She’s ‘Deeply Sorry’ For Harassing A Teenage Courtney Stodden
Chrissy Teigen is apologizing for her cruel behavior on social media. On Wednesday, the 35-year-old model and TV personality tweeted a thread telling Courtney Stodden that she was “deeply sorry” for bullying them online when Stodden was a teenager. (Stodden,
Fox News
Chrissy Teigen apologizes to Courtney Stodden for years of social media bullying: ‘I’m ashamed, embarrassed’
Chrissy Teigen is apologizing to Courtney Stodden after the model was called out by the reality star for years of unwarranted social media bullying. "Not a lot of people are lucky enough to be held accountable for all their past bulls--t in front of the entire
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NEWS, TREY, WEEKEND, FOX
Fox News
Trey Gowdy, Dan Bongino to host new Fox News weekend shows
Fox News contributors Dan Bongino and Trey Gowdy will begin hosting Saturday and Sunday shows for the network as part of a new slate of weekend programming, Fox News announced Wednesday. Bongino will host a primetime Saturday show at 10 p.m. ET, while Gowdy
Red State
Fox News Stalwarts Dan Bongino and Trey Gowdy Tapped for Weekend Shows
In its efforts to win back the conservative audience it lost during the 2020 Election cycle, while still appearing “fair and balanced” with some moderate Republican offerings, Fox News has created two weekend shows for long-time Fox News contributor Dan Bongino,
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BAKERY, MILWAUKEE, COOKIES, BREAK
USA Today
After break-in, Milwaukee bakery gives away sugar cookies with suspect's picture
MILWAUKEE — After a Wisconsin bakery was broken into in April, the owner came up with a pretty sweet way to try to get the suspect identified: Cookies. Around midnight on April 19, a man jimmied a lock open at Canfora Bakery and stole the cash drawer, said
New York Post
Milwaukee bakery prints photo of alleged thief on its cookies
He got the dough — and now the dough might get him. A Wisconsin bakery says it has IDed a thief who ripped off cash and equipment from the store last month — after it printed a photo of the suspect on cookies. The owners of the Canfora Bakery in Milwaukee
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GUN, DEFUND, ADVOCATES, CONTROL
Fox News
Amid 'defund the police' demands and out-of-control crime, gun rights advocates see silver lining
Amid calls to defund the police and rising crime rates in major American cities, a new bill in Congress seeks to expand gun rights for concealed carry permit holders. Four Republican lawmakers – Sen. Bill Hagerty (Tenn.), Sen. Jim Inhofe (Okla.), Sen. Chuck
Fox News
Fast-growing gun group launches concealed carry super PAC
EXCLUSIVE: A national gun rights organization that says its mission is to "help responsible Americans keep their loved ones safe" is launching a super PAC in its push for concealed carry reciprocity, in which a gun owner's concealed carry permit or license
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PATENT, WAIVER, COVID, DECISION
Huffington Post
The COVID-19 Vaccine Patent Waiver Fight Is Far From Over
Getty Images President Joe Biden and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai are under industry pressure to make a COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property waiver as narrow as possible. The Biden administration’s announcement last Wednesday that it planned to
American Enterprise Institute
Biden’s surprising patent waiver decision raises more problems than it solves
Blog Post By Michael Rosen The Joe Biden administration caught many by surprise last week when US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai announced the US would support a petition filed last October at the World Trade Organization (WTO) by India and South
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ACTRESS, ISRAEL, FLARE, MUSLIM
Red State
Muslim Actress as Hamas Rains Rockets on Israel: 'I Would Have Killed All the Jews of the World'
Move over, Ilhan Omar — there’s a new Israel-loathing, anti-Semite in town. I’m not saying you don’t still have your stuff, but this woman is downright Hitleresque. Pakistani Muslim actress Zahida Malik — better known as Veena Malik — who has worked for at
Fox News
Pakistani actress quotes Adolf Hitler to 1.2 million Twitter followers as tensions flare in Israel
A Pakistani actress quoted Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler on her personal Twitter account with over 1.2 million followers as tensions flare between the Israeli security forces and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. In a now-deleted tweet, actress Veena Malik
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CONSERVATIVE, COVID, PACKAGE, CHALLENGES
Washington Times
Conservative group sues Biden over discrimination in COVID-19 relief package
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A conservative legal outfit on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration for its prioritization of restaurants and bars owned by women and certain minorities in its COVID-19 relief package, arguing white men are
ABC
Suit challenges restaurant aid priority to women, minorities
A conservative legal outfit on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration for its prioritization of restaurants and bars owned by women and certain minorities in its COVID-19 relief package NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A conservative legal
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ADAM, REUNITES, IHOP, SANDLER
Fox News
Adam Sandler reunites with IHOP employee who became a viral TikTok sensation after turning him away
Adam Sandler finally reunited with the IHOP employee who helped him become an unwitting viral sensation on TikTok. Earlier this month, the former "Saturday Night Live" star was praised online for his positive attitude after he and his daughter were told by
Huffington Post
Adam Sandler Reunites With IHOP Worker Who Famously Didn't Recognize Him
The Adam Sandler IHOP saga stacks up as one heartwarming story. After IHOP host Dayanna Rodas went viral on TikTok for not recognizing the movie star and seating him right away, the two met this week at the same Manhasset, New York, pancake palace where it
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IRAN, KHAMENEI, BANNING, PALESTINIANS
New York Post
Twitter users slam platform for not banning Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei
The call on Twitter by Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei for Palestinians to “stand strong” and “confront” Israel has sparked outrage about the platform, which has banned former President Trump but not the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader. “Palestinians are awake
Breitbart
Iran’s Khamenei Backs Palestinians: Urges 'Confrontation' with Israel
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday took to social media and urged Palestinians to attack Israel through their armed Hamas wing, calling for them to “stand strong” and “confront the enemy” as terror rockets rained down on Tel Aviv. “Palestinians
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GAL, GADOT, BACKLASH, NATION
Washington Times
Former IDF soldier Gal Gadot slammed for tweet saying Israel 'deserves to live as a free' nation
“Wonder Woman” star and former Israel Defense Forces soldier Gal Gadot is facing backlash on social media for saying her home country “deserves to live as a free and safe nation.” “My heart breaks. My country is at war. I worry for my family, my friends. I
NY Daily News
Gal Gadot issues plea for peace in current Palestine-Israeli conflict, triggering social media backlash
“My country is at war. I worry for my family, my friends. I worry for my people,” Gadot posted on Twitter and Instagram. “This is a vicious cycle that has been going on for far too long. Israel deserves to live as a free, safe nation. Our neighbors deserve
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SYRIA, KERRY, ISRAELI, OCCASION
New York Post
John Kerry denies telling Iranian foreign minister about Israeli operations in Syria
Former Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday denied giving Iran’s foreign minister information about covert Israeli operations in Syria. His comments came after leaked audio showed Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif claiming that Kerry had told him
Newsmax
Kerry: 'On No Occasion, Never' Leaked Israeli Ops in Syria to Iran
Biden climate czar John Kerry again categorically denied giving Iran foreign minister Javad Zarif information on U.S. operations in Syria, albeit with some deflection and hemming and hawing. "Uh, right now, I don't have a relationship with foreign minister,"