THURSDAY, MAY 27th 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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JOSE, SAN, SHOOTING, YARD
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A municipal transit worker opened fire as the Wednesday morning shift was gathering for work at a San Jose rail yard, killing eight people in the latest of the mass shootings that have plagued the United States this year. Senior California
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BIDEN, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET, TRILLION
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said his party could go beyond the revised infrastructure-spending offer it released Thursday morning, a plan that was over $1 trillion short of the latest presentation from President Joe Biden’s team. “We’re open to
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TRUMP, RYAN, GOP, PAUL
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) isn’t letting a federal investigation stop him from daydreaming about his future in politics. Despite being the subject of a sex trafficking and corruption investigation, the 39-year-old congressman on Wednesday told the New York Post
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LAB, THEORY, LEAK, MEDIA
Nothing funnier than watching a media caught scrambling to cover their messes. It's like watching a cat doing somersaults in a litter box. Take CNN, the conspiracy nut network, which spent four years pushing the collusion hoax, calling anyone who disagreed
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COMMISSION, JAN, REPUBLICANS, BLOCK
(CNN) Senate Republicans are expected to block on Thursday a bill creating a commission to investigate the pro-Trump riot at the US Capitol on January 6, preventing an investigation into an attack on their own workplace that led to the deaths of five people
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BIDEN, COVID, ORIGINS, PROBE
President Biden on Thursday committed to releasing the intelligence community’s forthcoming report on the origins of the coronavirus unless he comes across an outstanding curveball. “Yes, unless there’s something I’m unaware of,” Mr. Biden told reporters as
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OHIO, MILLION, WINNER, LOTTERY
About 2.75 million entered, but only two won Ohio's first Vax-a-Million drawing. Abbigail Bugenske, 22, of Silverton, won the $1 million prize and Joseph Costello, 14, of Englewood, won a full-ride college scholarship. “It absolutely has not processed yet...
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COVID, 19, ORIGINS, FACEBOOK
Facebook announced Wednesday it will no longer remove claims addressing the possible origins of the coronavirus and whether it is man-made or manufactured. The policy change came on the same day President Joe Biden ordered U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble
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MEMORIAL, DAY, PRICES, HOLIDAY
Former President Donald Trump expressed concern Thursday for Americans forced to pay sky-high gas prices as millions hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday. “With Memorial Day Weekend coming up, tomorrow people start driving in the biggest automobile days
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ERIC, CARLE, CATERPILLAR, HUNGRY
“It is with very heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author and illustrator of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics, passed away on 23rd at the age of 91,” read a statement from the author’s official Twitter account. “Thank you
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NEW, YORK, ANDREW, MAYOR
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference from the stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, May 17, 2021. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo has joined some state lawmakers in advocating an overhaul of the New York
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PIPELINES, HACK, REPORT, COMPANIES
In Wake Of Colonial Attack, Pipelines Now Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP The Transportation Security Administration, in the wake of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline that caused
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CHINA, BILL, COMPETE, SENATE
The Senate advanced a bill to increase American competitiveness against China Thursday, clearing the 60-vote threshold needed to limit debate after multi-hour, last-minute deliberations brought Republicans on board and kept the legislation from being blocked. The
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CHICAGO, MAYOR, LORI, LIGHTFOOT
Lori Lightfoot found herself in the hot seat last week after members of the Chicago press corps tweeted out information about how they’d been told by her spokesperson that only “journalists of color” would be allowed to interview her on the topic of her two
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FACEBOOK, COVID, POSTS, MADE
"In light of ongoing investigations into the origin of COVID-19 and in consultation with public health experts, we will no longer remove the claim that COVID-19 is man-made from our apps," a Facebook company spokesperson said in a statement. "We're continuing
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ARMY, SECRETARY, FEMALE, WORMUTH
The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Obama administration Pentagon policy chief Christine Wormuth to be secretary of the Army, a day after they confirmed then unconfirmed her for the same job. Her position as the first female Army Secretary seemed to be
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KNICKS, HAWKS, PLAYOFF, SQUARE
The New York Knicks won their first playoff game since 2013 on Wednesday night when they narrowly defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 101-92. And Knicks fans went wild. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Supporters stormed out of Madison Square Garden
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MACRON, RWANDA, FRANCE, GENOCIDE
Mr. Macron’s visit to Rwanda’s main genocide memorial, where the remains of 250,000 victims are interred, was the fruit of a long, tortuous and fitful process of reconciliation between Rwanda and France. It was clinched by something far rarer: the achievement
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WESTBROOK, RUSSELL, POPCORN, FAN
A fan at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday night dumped popcorn on Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook's head as he was walking back to the locker room to tend to an injury during Game 2 of the team’s matchup with the 76ers. Westbrook
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THEORY, CRITICAL, RACE, SCHOOL
“TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines donate to campaign against critical race theory in schools” is an example of the misleading (and nearly identical) headlines corporate media pumped out this week about TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines. Chip Gaines reportedly
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ATLANTA, POLICE, COUNCILMAN, CAR
An Atlanta councilman was dragged while attempting to stop robbers from stealing his car. Antonio Brown, an Atlanta mayoral candidate, had just gotten out of his 2016 Mercedes 450 on Wednesday when a group of children took off in the car, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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LORI, TRIAL, DAYBELL, VALLOW
An Idaho mother accused of killing her two children with the help of her new husband has been deemed unfit to stand trial for murder following a psychological evaluation, a court has ruled. Lori Vallow Daybell, who on Monday was indicted with her husband,
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SUES, AMY, COOPER, CENTRAL
Fired After Calling 911 On A Black Bird-Watcher, Amy Cooper Sues For Discrimination Enlarge this image toggle caption Christian Cooper via Facebook/Screenshot by NPR Christian Cooper via Facebook/Screenshot by NPR Amy Cooper, a white New York woman who called
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USA, TODAY, LANGUAGE, ED
(Pixabay) USA Today edited an op-ed after its publication and without consulting its author after determining that the author’s use of the word “male,” which she used to describe the transgender athletes she was forced to compete against in high school track,
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JOSE, SAN, SHOOTING, YARD
USA Today
'Horrific day for our city': At least 8 killed in shooting rampage at San Jose rail yard; gunman was VTA employee, authorities say
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A gunman opened fire at a Northern California light rail yard Wednesday, killing at least eight people in the latest shooting rampage to rock the nation in recent weeks. Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman, an employee at the
OANN
Suspect who opened fire at San Jose rail yard ID’d as VTA employee, killed 9 before turning gun on self
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 8:09 AM PT – Thursday, May 27, 2021 An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard and killed nine people before taking his own life. The local community is reeling after the devastating mass shooting. “This morning (Wednesday)
CNN
The pandemic's essential workers are again the victims of a mass shooting -- this time in San Jose
(CNN) San Jose, California, officials said for more than a year, local transit employees battled the dangers of Covid-19 -- only to now fall victim to another epidemic: gun violence. At least eight people were killed Wednesday morning when a gunman opened
New York Post
San Jose shooter Samuel Cassidy was questioned about workplace hatred in 2016: report
San Jose mass shooter Samuel Cassidy carried “a black memo book filled with lots of notes” about hating his place of work — and was questioned by federal agents years before the slaughter, according to a new report. Cassidy was detained by Custom and Border
ABC
San Jose mass shooting victims: What we know about the 9 killed
All nine victims were male employees of the VTA. Everyone shot was killed. Nine employees were slain at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard in California on Wednesday, marking the latest mass shooting in America. The suspect, also
Breitbart
Biden Wants 'More' Done After CA Gun Controls Fail to Prevent Shooting
Joe Biden pushed for ‘more’ to be done Wednesday after California’s stringent gun controls failed to prevent the San Jose attack. Biden began his push before all the details of the shooting were known, tweeting: We are still awaiting many of the details of
New York Times
Live Updates: San Jose Shooting Victims Are Identified
Live Live Updates: San Jose Shooting Victims Are Identified A light rail operator and an electrical lineman for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority were among the nine people killed in an attack at a California rail yard. The gunman killed several
Fox News
San Jose gunman's motive remains mystery after work site's 'whole shift' killed
The motive for Wednesday morning’s horrible shooting tragedy in San Jose, California, remained a mystery overnight – after more sad news arrived late Wednesday evening. A ninth shooting victim died after being transported to a hospital, according to reports. That
NPR
San Jose Mayor Sketches Out Timeline And Details In Deadly Rail Yard Shooting
San Jose Mayor Sketches Out Timeline And Details In Deadly Rail Yard Shooting NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo about Wednesday's deadly rail yard shooting. A gunman opened fire killing nine people in the California city.
Newsmax
Death Toll in California Shooting Rises to 9
Police and federal investigators sought on Thursday to determine why a Northern California transit employee opened fire on his co-workers, killing nine people in the latest U.S. mass shooting. The gunman shot himself as police closed in on him, minutes after
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Huffington Post
Authorities Identify 8 Victims Of Mass Shooting At San Jose Railyard
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard, killing eight people before taking his own life as law enforcement rushed in, authorities said, marking the latest attack in a year that has seen a sharp increase in mass killings
Washington Times
San Jose railyard shooter identified
SAN JOSE, Calif. — An employee opened fire Wednesday at a California rail yard, killing eight people before taking his own life as law enforcement rushed in, authorities said, marking the latest attack in a year that has seen a sharp increase in mass killings
NY Daily News
Ninth victim in San Jose rail yard mass shooting dies in hospital
Alex Ward Fritch was struck shortly after gunfire broke out around 6:30 a.m. at a San Jose rail maintenance yard operated by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, which is also known as the VTA. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition,
Fox News
San Jose shooting victims ID’d; ages ranged from 29 to 63
Authorities in San Jose, California, have identified the eight people who were killed Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire at a local transit agency facility. The victims ranged in age from 29 to 63. They were identified as Adrian Balleza, 29; Jose
USA Today
'No words to describe the heartache': 9th victim dies in deadly shooting rampage at San Jose, California, rail yard
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A ninth victim has died in the shooting spree at Northern California light rail yard, the "last grim toll of yesterday's shooting," Mayor Sam Liccardo said Thursday. "Now, all we can do is what we must: support our families and coworkers
New York Post
8 victims of San Jose rail yard shooting ID’d
California authorities have identified the eight people who were gunned down by a coworker at a rail yard on Wednesday morning. The victims, ranging in age from 29 to 63, are Paul Megia; Taptejdeep Singh; Adrian Balleza; Jose Hernandez; Timothy Romo; Michael
USA Today
Sheriff: gunman in Calif. appeared to target victims
Sheriff: gunman in Calif. appeared to target victims A gunman who killed nine people at a California rail yard fired 39 shots and appeared to target some of the victims, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith told The Associated Press. He later killed himself
Fox News
'Your World' on Biden's infrastructure plan, San Jose mass shooting
This is a rush transcript from "Your World with Neil Cavuto," May 26, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. NEIL CAVUTO, FOX NEWS ANCHOR: So many questions. We're probably minutes away from answers in that San Jose shooting
USA Today
In California: 9 dead in San Jose. Newsom asks, 'What the hell is wrong with us?'
I'm Winston Gieseke, philanthropy and special sections editor for The Desert Sun in sunny Palm Springs, bringing you the latest headlines from this great state of ours. Have a friend who wants California news delivered to their inbox for free? Let them know
Fox News
Widow of slain California transit employee says husband was her 'rock'
The widow of a California transit employee who was killed with eight others Wednesday by a colleague during a workplace shooting called him her "rock" and that he died in her arms. Alex Ward Fritch, 49, was one of nine fatalities – including the gunman – from
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CNN
The colleagues killed in San Jose mass shooting were like family, official says. Here's who they were
(CNN) The nine colleagues killed in the San Jose, California, mass shooting leave behind grieving families, heartbroken friends and a network of coworkers reeling from Wednesday's violence. The victims were Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) employees,
New York Post
San Jose shooter Samuel Cassidy talked about killing colleagues for years: ex-wife
San Jose mass killer Samuel Cassidy was an accused rapist who had fantasized about killing colleagues for more than a decade, according to new reports. Cassidy told then-wife Cecilia Nelms about his plans to kill colleagues at Valley Transportation Authority
USA Today
9th victim dies after rail yard shooting in San Jose; gunman was long-time rail employee: What we know
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A ninth victim has died in the shooting spree at Northern California light rail yard, the "last grim toll of yesterday's shooting," Mayor Sam Liccardo said Thursday. "Now, all we can do is what we must: support our families and coworkers
New York Post
San Jose rail yard shooter Samuel Cassidy ‘had two sides,’ complained about work: report
The California light-rail facility worker who killed eight people at his workplace before turning the gun on himself “had two sides” to him and would often complain about his colleagues and bosses, his ex-wife said. “When he was in a good mood he was a great
USA Today
He tried to warn his co-workers, then he was shot: Loved ones mourn victims of shooting at San Jose rail yard
As a gunman opened fire Wednesday at a Northern California light rail yard, Taptejdeep Singh rushed out of an office where others were hiding. He wanted to help others escape, his co-workers told his family. Singh, 36, helped a woman hide in a control room,
New York Post
San Jose gunman Samuel Cassidy had 2 semi-automatics, 11 loaded magazines: sheriff
The San Jose gunman who slaughtered nine rail-yard coworkers before killing himself was heavily armed with two semi-automatic handguns and 11 loaded magazines, authorities said Thursday. Samuel James Cassidy, 57, entered his workplace at the Valley Transportation
USA Today
'Grim toll': 9th victim dies after rail yard shooting in San Jose; gunman was longtime rail employee
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A ninth victim has died in a shooting spree at a Northern California light rail yard, the "last grim toll of yesterday's shooting," Mayor Sam Liccardo said Thursday. "Now, all we can do is what we must: support our families and coworkers
New York Post
San Jose gunman Samuel Cassidy caught on video leaving home before shooting
San Jose mass shooter Samuel Cassidy was caught on camera calmly loading a large duffel bag into his truck early Wednesday — less than an hour before authorities said he slaughtered nine rail-yard colleagues. Wearing safety clothing with fluorescent strips
ABC
San Jose mass shooting updates: 2 guns, 11 magazines found
The guns are believed to be legally purchased. The suspect in a mass shooting that killed nine at a San Jose, California, light rail yard was found dead with two semiautomatic handguns and 11 magazines with ammunition nearby, officials said Thursday. The
New York Post
Hero victim of San Jose mass shooting was saving others when shot dead: family
A hero victim of the San Jose rail yard mass shooting was killed while rushing around trying to save his workmates, his family said. Taptej Singh, a 36-year-old father of two young kids, had been in the safety of an office in the Valley Transportation Authority
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USA Today
'No words to describe the heartache': 8 victims identified in deadly shooting rampage at San Jose, California, rail yard
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A gunman opened fire at a Northern California light rail yard Wednesday, killing at least eight people in the latest shooting rampage to rock the nation in recent weeks. Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman, an employee at the
New York Post
Ninth victim of San Jose mass shooting, Alex Ward Fritch, dies in hospital: officials
A ninth victim died in a hospital late Wednesday after being critically wounded in the mass shooting at a rail yard in San Jose, California, officials told local media. Hours after the coroner’s office identified the initial eight victims, it revealed that
USA Today
'Horrific day for our city': At least 8 killed in shooting rampage at San Jose rail yard; gunman was VTA employee, police say
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A gunman opened fire at a Northern California light rail yard Wednesday, killing at least eight people in the latest shooting rampage to rock the nation in recent weeks. Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman, an employee at the
Breitbart
57-Year-Old San Jose Attacker Used Two Handguns
The 57-year-old suspect in Wednesday’s San Jose Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) shooting used two handguns to carry out the heinous act. Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith indicated the attacker “had two semiautomatic handguns and 11 loaded magazines,”
USA Today
9th victim dies after rail yard shooting in San Jose; gunman was long-time rail employee
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A ninth victim has died in the shooting spree at Northern California light rail yard, the "last grim toll of yesterday's shooting," Mayor Sam Liccardo said Thursday. "Now, all we can do is what we must: support our families and coworkers
Fox News
San Jose shooting suspect set 'device' to ignite fire at home to 'coincide' with workplace massacre: sheriff
As new details emerge a day after the San Jose shooting that ultimately claimed the lives of nine victims, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith described Thursday morning how deputies and police officers arrived at the light rail facility within moments
USA Today
'Horrific day for our city': 8 victims identified in deadly shooting rampage at San Jose, California, rail yard
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A gunman opened fire at a Northern California light rail yard Wednesday, killing at least eight people in the latest shooting rampage to rock the nation in recent weeks. Police spokesman Russell Davis said the gunman, an employee at the
Fox News
California vigil to honor San Jose shooting victims Thursday, mayor says
A vigil will be held in San Jose, California, on Thursday to honor those killed in Wednesday morning's mass shooting at a local transit facility. San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said the vigil will take place at City Hall Plaza at 6 p.m. local time. "This is
New York Times
Gunman Kills 8 People at San Jose Rail Yard
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A municipal transit worker opened fire as the Wednesday morning shift was gathering for work at a San Jose rail yard, killing eight people in the latest of the mass shootings that have plagued the United States this year. Senior California
Fox News
San Jose shooting victim helped others to safety, family says -- plus what we know about 8 others killed
Taptejdeep Singh, one of nine victims killed by a shooter who opened fire at a Northern California rail yard on Wednesday morning, helped others get to safety before he was murdered, according to a report. "He told people, ‘Be careful, hide,’" Singh’s uncle,
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NPR
9 Victims Killed At San Jose Rail Yard In Country's Latest Mass Shooting
9 Victims Killed At San Jose Rail Yard In Country's Latest Mass Shooting Ten people are dead, including the alleged gunman, in a workplace shooting in San Jose, Calif. Authorities say all the victims were employees of the local transit authority.
Fox News
San Jose shooting prompts Biden, Newsom to renew call for gun control measures
President Biden, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other prominent Democrats renewed calls for tighter gun laws on Wednesday after a deadly mass shooting at a California rail yard. At least eight people were killed when an employee of the Valley Transportation
CNN
The eight victims of the San Jose mass shooting are identified
(CNN) The eight victims of a mass shooting in San Jose on Wednesday have been identified as investigators begin the process of figuring out why such a fierce burst of violence happened during the early morning hours at a light rail yard. The victims, who ranged
Huffington Post
Biden Urges Congress To Act On Gun Violence After San Jose Mass Shooting
Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Jose, California, is a grim reminder of the need for Congress to take action on America’s gun violence epidemic, President Joe Biden said in the hours after the ordeal. “Every life that is taken by a bullet pierces the soul
NPR
San Jose's Mayor Says The Gunman Set Fire To His Own Home Before Killing 9
San Jose's Mayor Says The Gunman Set Fire To His Own Home Before Killing 9 Enlarge this image toggle caption Noah Berger/AP Noah Berger/AP A transit worker opened fire early Wednesday morning at a light rail facility in downtown in San Jose, Calif., fatally
USA Today
'I'm not going to shoot you': Gunman appeared to target victims at San Jose rail yard, spared others
SAN JOSE, Calif. – A Northern California rail yard worker who gunned down nine other employees before taking his own life appeared to target his victims and fired more than 39 shots, the Santa Clara County sheriff said Thursday. The gunman, whose ex-wife says
USA Today
'They did not wait': Officers rushed into San Jose rail yard as gunshots were still ringing out, authorities say
While gunfire was still ongoing during the deadly shooting at a Northern California light rail yard, law enforcement officers first on scene ran into the building, taking their "life in their hands" to stop the massacre, the county sheriff said. "When our
USA Today
After San Jose shooting, California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks, 'What the hell is wrong with us?'
Hours after a lone gunman killed eight people at a San Jose light rail yard, California Gov. Gavin Newsom lamented the country's latest mass shooting. "What the hell is going on in the United States of America? What the hell is wrong with us," Newsom said
CNN
'Enough': Biden calls for action on guns in wake of San Jose shooting
(CNN) President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to "take immediate action" on gun legislation in the wake of a shooting in San Jose, California, that killed eight people earlier in the day, noting that he was ordering the flag lowered to half-staff just
USA Today
Who is San Jose suspect Samuel Cassidy? Ex-wife details anger problems, authorities probe whether fires linked to shooting that killed 8
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Law enforcement on Wednesday worked to piece together what led a nine-year rail company worker to open fire on fellow employees at a light rail yard and whether a pair of fires, including one at the suspected gunman's home, were linked to
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BIDEN, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET, TRILLION
Breitbart
Poll: Americans Increasingly View Joe Biden as Too Far-Left
Americans increasingly view President Joe Biden as more far-left on policy now he is actually in office, with polling demonstrating a 10 percent surge since late 2019. Forty-six percent of Americans now view Biden as “too liberal” as of May. In December 2019,
CNBC
Biden's budget will include $5 trillion in new federal spending over the next decade
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will propose $5 trillion in new federal spending over the next decade on Friday, part of his Fiscal Year 2022 budget request, a source familiar with the proposal tells CNBC. The new spending will be paid for in part by $3.6
Red State
Biden Plan Pushes 'Antiracist' Therapy for White Teachers, Fights the 'Spirit-Murder' of Nonwhites – RedState
Joe Biden has plans for America’s education system. And it stems from the administration’s American Rescue Plan. Per the plan’s website: The American Rescue Plan is delivering direct relief to the American people, rescuing the American economy, and starting
CNN
Top Biden adviser attacks GOP infrastructure opposition and seeks to rally Democratic support in internal memo
(CNN) One of President Joe Biden's closest advisers is rallying allies to embrace White House proposals that have come under sharp criticism from Republicans as the President moves to put the spotlight back on his sweeping economic agenda Thursday. With a
Newsmax
McConnell Says GOP Could Still Go Higher on Infrastructure
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said his party could go beyond the revised infrastructure-spending offer it released Thursday morning, a plan that was over $1 trillion short of the latest presentation from President Joe Biden’s team. “We’re open to
NPR
Senate Republicans Release $928 Billion Infrastructure Counteroffer
Senate Republicans Release $928 Billion Infrastructure Counteroffer Enlarge this image toggle caption Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images A group of Senate Republicans has unveiled a $928
OANN
GOP offers $928B in response to Biden’s infrastructure plan
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 2:23 PM PT – Thursday, May 27, 2021 A group of Republican senators countered Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure plan with a more modest amount during a news conference at the Capitol on Thursday. The GOP lawmakers made the offer that
Huffington Post
GOP Senators Propose $928 Billion Infrastructure Plan To Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican senators outlined a $928 billion infrastructure proposal Thursday, a counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s more sweeping plan as the two sides struggle to negotiate a bipartisan compromise and remain far apart on how to pay for
New York Post
Senate Republicans unveil $928B infrastructure counter-proposal
Senate Republicans unveiled their $928 billion infrastructure proposal on Thursday in response to the Biden Administration’s mammoth $1.7 trillion proposal. The GOP’s latest counteroffer — led by by GOP Sens. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Roger Wicker
New York Times
Biden’s Budget Sees Low Inflation, Rising Debt and Slow Economic Growth
“It remains well within and under historic norms, and I think it needs to stay that way,” Ms. Yellen said of interest costs at a House hearing on Thursday. “That’s a metric that I am looking at to judge the sustainability of federal finances.” Bringing growth
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National Review
Federal Budget Proposal: Joe Biden's 2022 Budget Would Push Federal Spending to Highest Levels Since WWII
President Joe Biden speaks about jobs and the economy at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 7, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) President Joe Biden will unveil a $6 trillion budget proposal on Friday that would push federal spending to its highest sustained
ABC
Senate Republicans unveil latest counteroffer to Biden on infrastructure spending
They want to spend $928 billion, still far short of Biden's $1.7 trillion plan. A group of Senate Republicans on Thursday announced a $928 billion counteroffer to President Joe Biden's plan on infrastructure spending, the latest attempt to make progress toward
Washington Times
Big-spending Biden tests popularity of big government with voters
President Biden is testing the theory that spending big pays in politics, with a total of nearly $8 trillion in spending either proposed or doled out so far this year. The massive spending promises something for almost everyone, whether with subsidized child
LA Times
Republicans make new infrastructure offer, but the two parties remain far apart
Senate Republicans on Thursday issued President Biden an offer of a $928 billion infrastructure plan in the slow-moving negotiations over a bipartisan plan to repair the nation’s roads, bridges and broadband internet. The latest proposal comes days ahead of
Red State
Republicans Fold Like a Cheap Suit and Prepare to Hand Joe Biden His Top Priority
After months of Joe Biden and his handlers beating the drum of “infrastructure,” a term that has been rendered completely meaningless, Republicans have decided that folding like a cheap suit is the right move. The GOP is preparing a $1 trillion counter-proposal
CNBC
White House criticizes latest GOP infrastructure offer but says talks will continue
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to reporters upon his departure from the White House in Washington, U.S., May 25, 2021. WASHINGTON — The White House responded to Senate Republicans' latest offer for an infrastructure deal Thursday, with press secretary Jen
Breitbart
Report: Joe Biden Budget Calls for $8.2 Trillion in Spending per Year by 2031 — Twice the Size of Pre-Pandemic Budget
President Joe Biden wants the federal government to spend $8.2 trillion per year by 2031, according to his planned budget set for release on Friday. The president’s proposal will call for $6 trillion in spending 2022 fiscal year, and for total annual spending
CNBC
Republican infrastructure counteroffer slashes Biden's electric vehicle spending
Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia, left, speaks as Senator Roger Wicker, a Republican from Mississippi, center, and Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, listen during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington,
New York Post
Biden preps $6T budget that would raise spending to highest level since WWII
The White House is preparing to issue a $6 trillion budget proposal that would put the US at its highest planned spending levels since World War II, according to a report. The budget documents are expected to be released Friday as President Biden’s ambitious
New York Times
Live Updates: Republicans to Counter Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Live Live Updates: Republicans to Counter Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Four Republicans are expected to unveil a counterproposal on Thursday that could be as much as $1 trillion over eight years. The president will release his full $6 trillion budget proposal
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Newsmax
White House Dismisses GOP Plan for COVID-19 Funds
The White House on Thursday rebuffed Republicans’ plans to fund their proposed infrastructure package with leftover funds that were allocated for the COVID-19 pandemic, The Daily Caller reports. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement that
New York Times
Budget, Virus Origins, Summer Reading: Your Thursday Evening Briefing
1. President Biden will propose a $6 trillion budget that will take the U.S. to the highest sustained levels of federal spending since World War II. The budget proposal, which will be formally released tomorrow, underscores the administration’s belief that
Red State
Biden's Brain Implodes Again With Math, Facts and All That Confusing Stuff
Joe Biden’s brain really hit full-time overload today. Biden visited the Manufacturing Technology Center at Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus in Cleveland, for about three hours, to promote his Blue Collar Blueprint for America plan. Biden was pushing
New York Times
Biden to Propose $6 Trillion Budget to Make U.S. More Competitive
Mr. Biden will also express support for Congress allowing Americans as young as 60 years old to enroll in Medicare, and for efforts in Congress to reduce federal spending on prescription drugs, including allowing Medicare to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical
New York Post
Biden is mortgaging our future with more spending, debt and taxes than ever before
Two distressing facts to remember about President Biden’s new 10-year budget proposal. First, his proposed spending spree would bring the largest federal debt in American history. Second, this budget does not even include additional spending and debt proposals
New York Times
Biden to Propose $6 Trillion Budget to Boost Middle Class and Infrastructure
If Mr. Biden’s plans were enacted, the government would spend what amounts to nearly a quarter of the nation’s total economic output every year over the course of the next decade. It would collect tax revenues equal to just under one fifth of the total economy. In
Breitbart
GOP Counters $928 Billion on Infrastructure, Biden's Offer at $1.7 Trillion
Senate Republicans have offered a second infrastructure counter proposal of $928 billion over eight years on Thursday, as the Biden administration’s stands at $1.7 trillion. The new new offer includes: $506 billion for roads, bridges, and major projects $89
New York Times
Republicans Present $928 Billion Counteroffer to Biden on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans countered President Biden’s latest $1.7 trillion infrastructure plan on Thursday with a blueprint to provide roughly $257 billion in new funding for roads, bridges and other public works projects, offering a small fraction of
OANN
Kamala Harris Leads Infrastructure Talks Without Biden
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:42 PM PT – Thursday, May 27, 2021 Joe Biden has, once again, delegated infrastructure talks to a member of his staff. On Wednesday, lawmakers made the trek from Capitol Hill to the White House to discuss infrastructure. Although instead
CNBC
Senate GOP unveils its $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer to Biden — here's what's in it
Senate Republicans unveiled their $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer to President Joe Biden on Thursday, as the sides see whether they can bridge an ideological gulf to strike a bipartisan deal. The plan includes: $506 billion for roads, bridges and major
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Newsmax
Biden to Push $6T Budget for Next Fiscal Year: Report
President Joe Biden will seek $6 trillion in federal spending for the 2022 fiscal year, rising to $8.2 trillion by 2031, the New York Times reported on Thursday, a day before the White House is expected to unveil its budget proposal. Citing documents it had
New York Times
Biden to Propose $6 Trillion Budget to Boost Middle Class and Infrastructure
If Mr. Biden’s plans were enacted, the government would spend what amounts to nearly a quarter of the nation’s total economic output every year over the course of the next decade. It would collect tax revenues equal to just under one fifth of the total economy. In
Washington Times
Biden to offer $6 trillion budget plan for 2022: Report
President Biden plans to outline a $6 trillion budget request for 2022 on Friday as he pushes his $4 trillion-plus economic agenda, according to a report. Mr. Biden plans to call for the federal government to spend $6 trillion in the budget year that starts
Washington Times
Senate GOP proposes $928 billion infrastructure package as White House talks stall
Republican lawmakers on Thursday unveiled their infrastructure counteroffer to President Biden, aiming to spend more than $920 billion on fixing the nation’s roads and bridges. “We continue to negotiate in good faith,” said Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the West
Chicago Tribune
President Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal for next year would run a $1.8 trillion federal government deficit to finance spending plans
Like all presidential budgets, Biden’s plan is simply a proposal. It’s up to Congress to implement it through tax and spending legislation and annual agency budget bills. With Democrats in control of Capitol Hill, albeit barely, the president has the ability
Chicago Tribune
Senate Republicans propose $928 billion infrastructure bill, countering President Biden’s sweeping $1.7 trillion plan
Biden, in an economic address later Thursday in Cleveland, planned to present “head-on” the choice before Congress and the country, according to a White House official, and will frame the argument as whether Americans want to keep giving breaks to corporations
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TRUMP, RYAN, GOP, PAUL
Huffington Post
Seth Meyers Muses On The Real Reason Trump Named Don Jr. After Himself
Seth Meyers joked Wednesday that former President Donald Trump might have been thinking ahead when he named his first son Donald Jr. The “Late Night” host unpacked the latest in Trump’s legal woes and wondered if the former president might be preparing to
OANN
Poll: 66% of Republicans want President Trump to run in 2024
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 6:49 AM PT – Thursday, May 27, 2021 A new poll has further affirmed Republicans want President Trump to run for the White House again in 2024. The Quinnipiac survey of adults, released Wednesday, found 66 percent of GOP respondents want
ABC
Ex-Speaker Ryan to GOP: Reject Trump, `2nd-rate imitations'
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s future and he's urging conservatives to reject Donald Trump and “second-rate imitations.” Former House Speaker Paul Ryan, weighing in on the fight for the Republican Party’s
Breitbart
Paul Ryan: Conservatism Doomed if We Trust Donald Trump Populist Appeal
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan plans to condemn the populist appeal of former President Donald Trump during a Thursday evening speech at the Reagan library. “If the conservative cause depends on the populist appeal of one personality, or on second-rate imitations,
CNN
Paul Ryan to enter GOP's civil war by criticizing Trump's hold on party
Washington (CNN) Former House Speaker Paul Ryan is set to criticize former President Donald Trump and his hold on the Republican Party during a speech Thursday night, according to excerpts obtained by CNN. Ryan, a critic of the former President in the past,
Newsmax
Trump, Giuliani Ask Judge to Toss Democrats' Capitol Riot Suit
Former President Donald Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani have asked a federal judge in Washington to throw out a lawsuit by House Democrats who accuse them of helping to incite the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Both men spoke at the pro-Trump rally
CNBC
Trump and Giuliani ask judge to drop Capitol riot conspiracy case
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani and president-elect Donald Trump head into the clubhouse for their meeting at Trump International Golf Club, November 20, 2016 in Bedminster Township, New Jersey. Getty Images Former President Donald Trump and his onetime
Washington Times
GOP rolls dice that Trump helps score wins in midterms
Republican leaders and the vast majority of the party’s rank-and-file members are betting they are better off with former President Donald Trump than they are without him heading into the 2022 midterm elections. Mr. Trump is a double-edged sword for the GOP,
LA Times
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan to urge GOP to return to Reaganism, end Trump fixation
Former House Speaker Paul D. Ryan, once a rising star of the Republican Party who lost the battle over the soul of the GOP to Donald Trump, will urge his party Thursday to end its preoccupation with the former president and revive its commitment to conservative
New York Post
Matt Gaetz still eyes 2024 bid despite fed sex trafficking probe — unless Trump runs
He may be facing allegations of sex trafficking of a minor, but Rep. Matt Gaetz still has his eye on a 2024 presidential bid — as long as former President Donald Trump does not decide to run. “I support Donald Trump for president. I’ve directly encouraged
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New York Times
Paul Ryan to Critique Trump’s Grip on the Republican Party
Mr. Ryan, the 2012 Republican vice-presidential nominee, left behind his 20-year career in Congress in 2019. In his role as speaker, he kowtowed to Mr. Trump at first, and later edged away from him, publicly breaking with the former president only after leaving
Newsmax
Quinnipiac Poll: GOP Majority Want Third Trump Presidential Campaign
A new Quinnipiac University poll out Wednesday found that 66 percent of Republicans want former President Donald Trump to make a third run for the White House. That number also mirrors the 66 percent of Republicans that believe the 2020 election was “stolen”
Huffington Post
Matt Gaetz Says He's Considering A Presidential Run And Twitter Has Thoughts
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) isn’t letting a federal investigation stop him from daydreaming about his future in politics. Despite being the subject of a sex trafficking and corruption investigation, the 39-year-old congressman on Wednesday told the New York Post
Newsmax
Trump Intends to Run Again – If His Health Remains Good
Former President Donald Trump reportedly expects to run again in 2024 as long as his health remains good. Politico reported on Thursday that Trump is telling political allies of his intentions. Politico attributed the information to two sources. Rep. Devin
CNN
Why Donald Trump is Republicans' worst nightmare in 2024
(CNN) Earlier this week, amid a rambling attack on the validity of the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump said this : "Interesting that today a poll came out indicating I'm far in the lead for the Republican Presidential Primary and the General Election
Washington Times
Paul Ryan re-emerges to slam Trump, caution GOP should not depend on 'one personality'
Former House Speaker Paul D. Ryan plans to lay out his vision for a post-Trump Republican Party on Thursday during a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. Mr. Ryan, who retired from Congress in 2018, is expected to launch a full-throated
Huffington Post
Stephen Colbert Burns Donald Trump Jr. With A Scorching New Family Title
Donald Trump Jr., son of the former president, is technically the executive vice president of the Trump Organization, but “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert said he might be known as something else within the family. Investigators who are reportedly looking
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LAB, THEORY, LEAK, MEDIA
Fox News
Ari Fleischer blasts media's dismissal of lab leak hypothesis: 'Anti-evidence, anti-science, anti-intellect'
Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer took a swing at the mainstream media Thursday over its more than year-long dismissal of the hypothesis that the coronavirus leaked from a lab in China. On "America's Newsroom", Fleischer castigated the press as "anti-evidence,
New York Times
The Lab-Leak Theory
Suddenly, talk of the Wuhan lab-leak theory seems to be everywhere. President Biden yesterday called on U.S. intelligence officials to “redouble their efforts” to determine the origin of Covid-19 and figure out whether the virus that causes it accidentally
Conservative Daily News
‘Lunatic Conspiracy Theories’: Here’s How Liberal Fact Checkers Treated People Who Supported Lab Leak Theory
Liberal media fact checkers were quick to label reporters and lawmakers who supported the lab leak theory as conspiracy theorists in the wake of the 2020 coronavirus outbreak. “We can’t disregard these as lunatic conspiracy theories on the fringes,” Fairness
NPR
How Religion, Education, Race And Media Consumption Shape Conspiracy Theory Beliefs
How Religion, Education, Race And Media Consumption Shape Conspiracy Theory Beliefs Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP Religion, education, race and media consumption are strong predictors of conspiracy theory acceptance among
Red State
Chris Cuomo Tells Bald Faced Lie About Government and the Lab Leak Theory
If CNN were an honest news organization, they would have fired Chris Cuomo ages ago because he is just not a serious or trustworthy journalist. Cuomo just proved that again, in spades. On Wednesday night, Cuomo claimed on his shows that the Wuhan lab leak
National Review
Coronavirus: Wuhan Lab Leak Theory Not Far-Fetched
It was never a far-fetched conspiracy theory. Here is everything we know. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE N o, the lab-leak theory isn’t quite proven. But there is a clear and verified sequence of events that strongly suggests that this pandemic, which has caused more
Fox News
Chris Cuomo falsely claims US gov 'had not been open to the lab theory' after he reported it last year
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo falsely told his viewers on Wednesday night that the US government had never taken the theory that the coronavirus originated from a Wuhan lab leak in China seriously. Cuomo suggested that the leak theory is a "newer notion" than the
Fox News
AP reporter accuses GOPers of 'practicing revisionist history' for taking lab-leak theory seriously last year
Associated Press White House reporter Jonathan Lemire appeared bitter about how former President Trump and other prominent Republicans had suggested a year ago that the coronavirus leaked out of a Wuhan lab in China. "We should note one thing about former
Conservative Daily News
Media Downplayed Or Ignored These 8 Lab Leak Theory Facts For Over A Year
Numerous media outlets have published stories within the last week confirming the legitimacy of the COVID-19 lab leak theory after denigrating the hypothesis as a baseless conspiracy for the first year of the pandemic. The theory that COVID-19 may have leaked
Fox News
New York Times reporter apologizes for criticizing lab leak coronavirus theory as racist
A New York Times global health reporter apologized Wednesday for tweets disparaging the coronavirus "lab leak" theory as implausible and racist. "I deleted my earlier tweets about the origins of the pandemic because they were badly phrased. The origin of the
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Fox News
David Marcus: Nobody is checking the social media fact checkers. It's time that changed
The left-leaning American news media’s stunning reversal on whether the coronavirus could have been created in a Chinese laboratory is the latest example of the dangers of fact checking. For most of 2020 the supposed arbiters of truthiness insisted that lab
Red State
This May Be the Worst Take on Why Media Shouldn't Be Talking About Lab Leak Theory
There have been a lot of bad media takes on the Wuhan lab leak theory. It probably would be hard to pick the worst hot take because there have been so many bad ones. But there’s no doubt that the take from New York Times reporter Apoorva Mandavilli would have
Fox News
Greg Gutfeld: Media is explaining how their prejudice biased coverage of possible Wuhan lab leak
Nothing funnier than watching a media caught scrambling to cover their messes. It's like watching a cat doing somersaults in a litter box. Take CNN, the conspiracy nut network, which spent four years pushing the collusion hoax, calling anyone who disagreed
BBC
Covid origin: Why the Wuhan lab-leak theory is being taken seriously
Covid origin: Why the Wuhan lab-leak theory is being taken seriously Published 2 hours ago image copyright Getty Images image caption The lab-leak theory has been strongly rejected by China Nearly a year and a half since Covid-19 was detected in the Chinese
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COMMISSION, JAN, REPUBLICANS, BLOCK
National Review
Republicans to Use Filibuster to Block Capitol Riot Commission
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 25, 2021. (Erin Scott/Reuters) Senate Republicans are preparing to use the filibuster for the first time since President Biden took office
ABC
Republicans poised to quash creation of Jan. 6 commission
Senate Republicans are poised to quash an effort Thursday to establish a bipartisan, independent commission to study the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol that that left five people dead. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his opposition last
Washington Times
Mother of late Capitol Police officer visits GOP senators ahead of Jan. 6 commission vote
The mother of the U.S. Capitol Police Officer who died after fighting off rioters during the Jan. 6 attack met Thursday with Republican senators and urged them to support a bill that would create a bipartisan commission to investigate the riot. Gladys Sicknick,
CNN
Senate Republicans expected to block vote on January 6 commission
(CNN) Senate Republicans are expected to block on Thursday a bill creating a commission to investigate the pro-Trump riot at the US Capitol on January 6, preventing an investigation into an attack on their own workplace that led to the deaths of five people
New York Post
Mom of Capitol officer who died pushes Congress on Jan. 6 commission
The mother of a Capitol Police officer who died after he clashed with rioters on Jan. 6 urged reluctant Republicans to support a probe into the siege. Gladys Sicknick, mother of officer Brian Sicknick, said Wednesday she’d meet with senators as Republicans
Huffington Post
GOP Prepared To Block Capitol Attack Commission With Filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are ready to deploy the filibuster to block a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, shattering chances for a bipartisan probe of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and reviving pressure to do away with the procedural
Fox News
Brian Sicknick's mother visits Capitol to push for Jan. 6 commission: 'I couldn't stay quiet any longer'
The mother of Officer Brian Sicknick, who died after defending the Capitol on Jan. 6, visited GOP senators Thursday to urge them to support an independent bipartisan commission to investigate the origins of the attack. Gladys Sicknick was joined by her late
LA Times
Senate Republicans want to block a Jan. 6 commission. These questions might go unanswered
Senate Republicans are expected Thursday to block consideration of a bill to create an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, a move that could make it difficult to answer some of the biggest lingering questions. Dissenting
Washington Times
McConnell urges Senate Republicans to vote against Jan. 6 commission
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday urged Republicans to vote against a bill to create an independent, bipartisan commission to probe the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, calling the proposed panel extraneous and divisive. In remarks on the
CNN
McConnell doubles down to pressure Republicans, asking for 'a personal favor' to block January 6 commission
Washington (CNN) In the last 24 hours, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has ramped up the pressure on his GOP Senate colleagues to oppose a bill creating a January 6 commission, according to two Republicans familiar with his effort. One of those Republicans
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Fox News
Biden ‘can’t imagine’ anyone opposing a commission to investigate Jan 6.
President Biden said he "can’t imagine" why Republicans would vote against the Jan. 6 riot commission, as legislation to form the probe stalls in the Senate. "I can't imagine anyone voting against the establishing commission on the greatest assault since the
Fox News
Future of Senate filibuster faces crucial day Thursday
Today could mark the beginning of the end for the filibuster in the Senate. The Senate will likely take a procedural vote Thursday to launch debate on the bill to create a commission to study the January riot. That vote requires 60 yeas. A handful of Republican
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BIDEN, COVID, ORIGINS, PROBE
CNN
Joe Biden tasks intelligence community to report on Covid-19 origins in 90 days
President Joe Biden said he has directed the US intelligence community to redouble their efforts in investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic and report back to him in 90 days. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports the announcement comes after a US intelligence
Breitbart
Biden's DNI: Coronavirus from Lab Exists Within Realm of Possibility
President Joe Biden’s Director of National Intelligence (DNI) said Thursday coronavirus originating from a Chinese lab exists within the realm of possibility. DNI Avril Haines released a statement on the prospect of the Chinese coronavirus emanating from a
New York Times
Biden Orders Intelligence Inquiry Into Origins of Virus
The president had asked in March for an internal assessment of the virus’s origins, which was delivered to him two weeks ago in his Presidential Daily Brief of intelligence, according to a senior White House official and an administration official. That started
Fox News
Former State Department official: Probe into COVID origins found almost no evidence supporting natural origin
A government probe last year into the origins of the coronavirus found practically no evidence COVID-19 originated from nature, former State Department official David Asher told Fox News on Thursday. "We were finding that despite the claims of our scientific
Washington Times
Biden plans to release intel's COVID origins report
President Biden on Thursday committed to releasing the intelligence community’s forthcoming report on the origins of the coronavirus unless he comes across an outstanding curveball. “Yes, unless there’s something I’m unaware of,” Mr. Biden told reporters as
OANN
Senate passes bill to pressure Biden to release Wuhan intel
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 12:25 PM PT – Thursday, May 27, 2021 The U.S. Senate has passed a Republican-led bill that will force the Biden administration to release information about the Wuhan lab. The legislation proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Sen. Mike
New York Post
Biden plans to publicly release spy agency review of COVID ‘lab leak’ theory
President Biden on Thursday said that he plans to make public an intelligence community investigation of the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Yes, that’s unless there’s something I’m unaware of,” Biden hedged a bit to reporters before boarding Air Force
National Review
China Lab-Leak Probe: Pompeo Slams Biden Shut-Down
EXCLUSIVE: The former secretary of state fires back amid reports that the Biden State Department cut short a coronavirus-origin investigation he once led. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE F ormer secretary of state Mike Pompeo blasted the Biden administration’s efforts
Fox News
China refusal to support WHO COVID origins probe accelerated Biden announcement on US investigation: official
China's refusal to support the World Health Organization's investigation into the origins of COVID-19 spurred the Biden administration to accelerate the declassification of U.S. intelligence and the release of President Biden's statement revealing that officials
OANN
Biden calling to intensify probe into COVID-19 origins after shutting down state dept. probe
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 7:08 AM PT – Thursday, May 27, 2021 Joe Biden asked U.S. Intelligence agencies to intensify their investigation into the origins of COVID-19. In a statement Wednesday, he noted researchers are still considering two key theories regarding
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Breitbart
Joe Biden Orders Coronavirus Investigation After Canceling Pompeo Effort
President Joe Biden ordered United States intelligence agencies Wednesday to “redouble their efforts” to investigate the origin of the coronavirus, despite ending a State Department investigation under former President Donald Trump seeking the same goal. “I
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OHIO, MILLION, WINNER, LOTTERY
Fox News
Ohio woman wins $1 million jackpot and teen wins full scholarship in vaccine lotteries
The first vaccinated Ohioans hit the jackpot in the state's "Vax-a-Million" lottery on Wednesday. Abbigail Bugenske of southwestern Ohio took home $1 million after she entered the drawing along with more than 2.7 million other vaccinated Ohioans. Four more
USA Today
Ohio woman claims state's first $1M vaccine jackpot; 10 states reach Biden's vaccination goal: Live COVID-19 updates
About 2.75 million entered, but only two won Ohio's first Vax-a-Million drawing. Abbigail Bugenske, 22, of Silverton, won the $1 million prize and Joseph Costello, 14, of Englewood, won a full-ride college scholarship. “It absolutely has not processed yet...
Washington Times
Ohio announces first $1 million Vax-a-Million lottery winner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A southwestern Ohio woman won the state’s first $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize, while a Dayton-area teen was awarded the first full-ride college scholarship offered by the program, the state announced Wednesday night. The
ABC
Ohio's 1st million-dollar vaccine lottery winner revealed
Abbigail Bugenske now has a million-dollar check to go with her clean bill of health. Ohio lottery officials revealed Wednesday evening that Bugenske, a resident of Silverton, was the first winner of the state's much-anticipated "Vaxx-a-Million" sweepstakes.
New York Post
Ohio announces first winner of its $5 million COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes
The coronavirus vaccine cash has begun to flow in Ohio. Abbigail Bugenske won a million dollars after getting immunized against COVID-19, and Joseph Costello earned a college scholarship, according to the Vax-A-Million program’s website. Bugenske currently
Huffington Post
California Will Offer $116 Million In Prize Money For Coronavirus Vaccinations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Californians will be eligible for $116.5 million in prize money for getting coronavirus shots, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday, a windfall aimed at getting millions more vaccinated before the nation’s most populous state fully reopens
CNN
New York to raffle off 50 full-ride college scholarships to vaccinated 12 to 17-year-olds
(CNN) New York plans to award 50 full scholarships to vaccinated young people as part of an effort to encourage children between 12 and 17 to get their Covid-19 vaccinations. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the "Get a Shot to Make Your Future" program on Wednesday
New York Times
Meet the Ohio vaccine lottery’s $1 million winner: A 22-year-old who ‘thought it was a prank.’
Ms. Bugenske, who graduated from college last year and recently moved to the Cincinnati area to take a job as an engineer, won the money through Ohio’s new lottery offering $1 million to people who have gotten at least one shot of a coronavirus vaccine. The
USA Today
'I still can’t believe it:' Meet Ohio's first Vax-a-Million lottery, scholarship winners
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Twenty-two-year-old Abbey Bugenske was driving to her parents' home in Shaker Heights, Ohio, to look at a used car when she got a call from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. Bugenske, who moved to the Cincinnati, Ohio, area earlier this year for an engineering
Chicago Tribune
Ohio announces 1st $1 million Vax-a-Million lottery winner
More than 5.2 million people in Ohio had at least started the vaccination process as of Monday, or about 45% of the state. About 4.6 million people are done getting vaccinated, or 39% of the state. Nationally, more than 165 million Americans have started the
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COVID, 19, ORIGINS, FACEBOOK
CNN
Facebook will no longer remove claims that Covid-19 was man-made
New York (CNN Business) Facebook said it's no longer removing from its platforms claims that coronavirus was man-made. In a statement to CNN Business, a Facebook spokesperson said late Wednesday that, "In light of ongoing investigations into the origin of
Newsmax
Facebook Reverses on Banning Lab Virus Theory
Facebook has reversed its policy banning posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made, on the heels of renewed debate over the origins of the virus which first emerged in China. The latest move by Facebook, announced late Wednesday on its website, highlights the
CNN
ACLU urges Biden administration to offer Covid-19 vaccine to detained immigrants
(CNN) The American Civil Liberties Union is urging the Biden administration to provide Covid-19 vaccine access to immigrants in detention, citing the rapid spread of coronavirus in congregate settings, according to a letter sent to the Department of Homeland
Fox News
Senate passes bill requiring the Biden administration to declassify intelligence on COVID-19 origins
The Senate approved a bill that would require the Biden administration and the director of national intelligence to declassify intelligence on the origins of COVID-19 by unanimous consent Wednesday evening. "The American people deserve to know about the origins
New York Post
Senate passes bill requiring Biden admin to declassify intel on COVID-19 origins
The Senate has unanimously approved a measure requiring the federal government to declassify intelligence on the origins of COVID-19. The bill, offered by Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), was passed late Wednesday evening by unanimous consent,
Washington Times
Facebook lifts ban on posts claiming COVID-19 was man-made
Facebook has removed its ban on posts about COVID-19’s origin as being man-made or manufactured, which the company previously said was a “debunked claim.” The social network began deleting claims about COVID-19’s origins as man-made in February 2021 but decided
Breitbart
Facebook to Allow Speculation on ‘Man-Made’ Coronavirus Origins
Facebook announced Wednesday it will no longer remove claims addressing the possible origins of the coronavirus and whether it is man-made or manufactured. The policy change came on the same day President Joe Biden ordered U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble
Fox News
Sen. Braun leads effort to declassify intelligence on COVID origins: Americans 'deserve it'
Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., discussed a new bill passed by the Senate that will declassify U.S. intelligence information on the origins of coronavirus, and argued Americans "deserve" to know the truth behind the turmoil Covid-19 caused. SEN. MIKE BRAUN: Number
Fox News
Senate passes measure asking Biden to declassify origins of coronavirus
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day Senate passes bill requiring the Biden administration to declassify intelligence on COVID-19 origins The Senate approved a bill that would require the Biden administration
New York Post
Facebook reverses ban on posts claiming COVID-19 was man-made
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. Facebook will no longer remove posts on its platform asserting COVID-19 was man-made, a new report said, as President Biden on Wednesday ordered US intelligence agencies
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MEMORIAL, DAY, PRICES, HOLIDAY
New York Post
Trump laments 7-year-high gas prices as Americans prep for Memorial Day
Former President Donald Trump expressed concern Thursday for Americans forced to pay sky-high gas prices as millions hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday. “With Memorial Day Weekend coming up, tomorrow people start driving in the biggest automobile days
CNN
Gas prices are at a 7-year high, just in time for Memorial Day
New York (CNN Business) A nasty surprise awaits the 34 million drivers expected to hit US roads this Memorial Day weekend — the highest gas prices in seven years. And that could be the least of the problems for the those taking to the highways for summer vacations
Fox News
Memorial Day 2021: What events are happening during the holiday weekend?
Though many people celebrate Memorial Day by hosting barbecues or visiting the beach, the holiday is primarily a day of remembrance to honor the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Like last year, Memorial Day won’t look exactly
Newsmax
Gas Prices Soar Ahead of Memorial Day Holiday
Motorists will see the highest gasoline prices in seven years when they hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the summer driving season, as fuel demand surges alongside coronavirus vaccination rates. Retail gasoline prices are at
Town Hall
Remember the Cost of a Free and Undivided Republic
If you open a paper this week, you will see ads for Memorial Day sales. Your inbox is probably being inundated with such ads. Along with sales, Memorial Day images include BBQs, parties and pool openings. It's the official beginning of summer. Many people travel
Washington Times
High gasoline prices unlikely to deter holiday travelers
NEW YORK (AP) — Memorial Day weekend gasoline prices are at their highest levels in seven years, but experts don’t expect the steep prices at the pumps to keep eager motorists off the road. After more than a year of caution during the coronavirus pandemic,
Newsmax
High Gasoline Prices Unlikely to Deter Holiday Travelers
Memorial Day weekend gasoline prices are at their highest levels in seven years, but experts don’t expect the steep prices at the pumps to keep eager motorists off the road. After more than a year of caution during the coronavirus pandemic, there's pent-up
Newsmax
Trump: US 'Energy Independent No More' This Memorial Day
Former President Donald Trump Thursday insisted, while gas prices are creeping up to new highs for Memorial Day weekend, that the United States is "energy independent no more," but while he was in the White House, prices remained low. "I’m sorry to say the
Fox News
Memorial Day weekend travelers could face delays
Brought to its knees by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year, the U.S. is increasingly returning to "normal" and more Americans plan to travel for the Memorial Day weekend. AAA predicted earlier in May that more than 37 million people are expected to travel
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ERIC, CARLE, CATERPILLAR, HUNGRY
Fox News
Eric Carle, children's author best known for 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' dead at 91
Eric Carle, the children's author and illustrator, best known for his book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," has died at age 91. Carle's family confirmed the news of his death in an announcement issued by Penguin Young Readers. He died Sunday at his summer studio
CNN
Eric Carle, author and artist behind 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' dies at 91
New York (CNN Business) Eric Carle, the author and artist of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and dozens of other popular children's book, has died at 91. On Wednesday, Carle's Twitter account acknowledged the death, indicating he died Sunday. "From the Eric
Washington Times
Eric Carle, author of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' dies at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Carle, the beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died at age 91. Carle‘s family says
NPR
Eric Carle, Creator Of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' Has Died
Eric Carle, Creator Of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar,' Has Died Enlarge this image toggle caption Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Eric Carle's picture books were often about insects. Spiders,
Newsmax
'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' Author Eric Carle Dies at 91
Eric Carle, the beloved children's author and illustrator whose classic "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died at age 91. Carle's family says he died Sunday
NY Daily News
Beloved children’s author Eric Carle, writer of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ dead at 91
“It is with very heavy hearts that we share that Eric Carle, author and illustrator of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and many other beloved classics, passed away on 23rd at the age of 91,” read a statement from the author’s official Twitter account. “Thank you
Fox News
‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle dies at 91
Eric Carle, the beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died at age 91. Carle’s family says he died Sunday
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NEW, YORK, ANDREW, MAYOR
OANN
Equities, yields rise as U.S. data shows economy gaining momentum
FILE PHOTO: A Wall Street sign is pictured outside the New York Stock Exchange in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 16, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo FILE PHOTO: A Wall Street sign is pictured outside the New York Stock
CNN
Andrew Yang: The cringeworthy attack on the New York mayoral candidate -- opinion
Kara Alaimo, an associate professor of public relations at Hofstra University, is the author of "Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication." She was spokesperson for international affairs in the
National Review
Andrew Cuomo: New York Ethics Commission Meaningless
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks at a news conference from the stage at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, May 17, 2021. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Democratic governor Andrew Cuomo has joined some state lawmakers in advocating an overhaul of the New York
New York Times
Will New York City Finally Have a Bus Mayor?
When the pandemic engulfed New York, it highlighted the vital role public transit plays in a city where essential workers — many of whom are poor and people of color — count on the subway and buses to get around. Although the subway is the city’s lifeblood,
NY Daily News
Time Out Market New York reopens Thursday with new eateries, entertainment after COVID closure
Time Out Market New York, located in DUMBO, reopens Thursday ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The hotspot at 55 Water St. — which serves up eats and entertainment curated by staff at Time Out New York — has been closed since December when indoor dining was
Huffington Post
New York City’s Rising Left Is Losing The Mayor’s Race
For several years now, New York City has been the beating heart of the American left ― a place that showed what was possible when progressive reformers, democratic socialists and Black Lives Matter activists actually gained power. It comes as something of
CNN
Andrew Yang sees racism in controversial Daily News cartoon
(CNN) New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang on Thursday accused a New York Daily News cartoon of engaging in racist tropes and playing on an idea of Asian-Americans as permanent tourists and outsiders. The cartoon, drawn by artist Bill Bramhall, depicts
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PIPELINES, HACK, REPORT, COMPANIES
Washington Times
U.S. pipelines ordered to increase cyber defenses after hack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive in response to the ransomware hack that disrupted gas supplies in several states this month. The Transportation
NPR
In Wake Of Colonial Attack, Pipelines Now Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches
In Wake Of Colonial Attack, Pipelines Now Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP The Transportation Security Administration, in the wake of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline that caused
Newsmax
Biden Admin Announces New Security Directives for Pipelines After Hack
The Department of Homeland Security issued a new security directive for pipeline owners and operators on Thursday after a hack of the Colonial Pipeline disrupted fuel supplies in the southeastern United States for days this month. "The recent ransomware attack
ABC
Department of Homeland Security mandates pipeline companies report breaches within 12 hours
The Colonial Pipeline hack was the reason behind the directive. The Department of Homeland Security is mandating that pipeline companies report cyber breaches to federal authorities within 12 hours, according to government officials. The directive comes in
Huffington Post
U.S. Pipelines Ordered To Increase Cyber Defenses After Hack
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive in response to the ransomware hack that disrupted gas supplies in several states this month. The Transportation
New York Times
Biden Administration to Require Pipeline Companies to Report Cyberattacks
The Biden administration will require the nation’s pipeline companies to report to the government any time they are hit with a significant cyberattack, and to create 24-hour emergency centers for such episodes, Alejandros N. Mayorkas, the secretary of homeland
CNN
New DHS directive will require critical pipelines to comply with federal cybersecurity measures
(CNN) The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday will mandate that critical pipeline operators comply with several cybersecurity measures, including reporting cybersecurity incidents to the department within 12 hours, according to DHS officials. In the
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CHINA, BILL, COMPETE, SENATE
NPR
Senate Poised To Approve Major Science Funding Bill To Compete With China
Senate Poised To Approve Major Science Funding Bill To Compete With China Enlarge this image toggle caption Guo Junfeng/VCG via Getty Images Guo Junfeng/VCG via Getty Images The Senate is poised to pass a major bill that would pour hundreds of billions of
Breitbart
Rubio: "No" Vote on China Bill Until Property Theft Protections Added
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) said he is a “no” vote Thursday on a China bill because it does not protect against intellectual property theft. “I support a real #China bill And a real China bill is one that has in place safeguards to prevent billions of dollars
CNN
GOP senators warn they may block China competition bill, angry over lack of amendments
(CNN) Several Republican senators raised fresh doubts Wednesday that enough of them would join Democrats in breaking a filibuster of the Endless Frontiers Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting US competitiveness with China that faces a key procedural vote
Conservative Daily News
Senate Advances Bill to Compete with China After Deliberations Secure GOP Support
The Senate advanced a bill to increase American competitiveness against China Thursday, clearing the 60-vote threshold needed to limit debate after multi-hour, last-minute deliberations brought Republicans on board and kept the legislation from being blocked. The
CNN
Senate advances bipartisan legislation to counter China's growing influence
(CNN) The Senate advanced bipartisan legislation that would counter China's growing influence by investing over $200 billion in American technology, science and research, after marathon negotiations Thursday. The vote clears the way for final passage, which
Breitbart
Exclusive — Rep. Scott Franklin Bill Would Keep China Out of RIMPAC
Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) is announcing legislation this week to ban China from participating in the world’s largest naval exercise, hosted by the United States Navy, until it stops committing genocide against its Uyghur minority, Breitbart News has exclusively
NPR
Bipartisan Bill Would Pour Billions Into Science And Technology To Compete With China
Bipartisan Bill Would Pour Billions Into Science And Technology To Compete With China The Senate is poised to pass a major bill that would pour billions into science and technology to compete with China. It's one of the few pieces of legislation with strong
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CHICAGO, MAYOR, LORI, LIGHTFOOT
Fox News
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, police chief unveil new foot pursuit policy
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Department Superintendent David O. Brown on Wednesday unveiled a new foot pursuit policy aimed at defining when it is appropriate for officers to pursue a suspect on foot. Lightfoot stressed the urgency of the
USA Today
Chicago revises foot chase policy after fatal police shootings of Adam Toledo, Anthony Alvarez
Chicago police are adopting a new foot chase policy, months after a pair of high-profile killings by officers in pursuit drew national attention and prompted protests in the city. Thirteen-year-old Adam Toledo, who would have celebrated his 14th birthday Wednesday,
Washington Times
White journalist sues Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot over favoring minority reporters
A White journalist is suing Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot over her policy of granting one-on-one interviews only to minority reporters. Thomas Catenacci, a reporter for the Daily Caller News Foundation, filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday asking the court to
Newsmax
Chicago Mayor Sued for Denying Interview to White Reporter
Judicial Watch, a conservative activist group, announced Thursday it has sued Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for not granting interviews to white reporters. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of The Daily Caller, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District
Red State
The First Lawsuit Is Filed Against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Over Racist Interview Policy
Lori Lightfoot found herself in the hot seat last week after members of the Chicago press corps tweeted out information about how they’d been told by her spokesperson that only “journalists of color” would be allowed to interview her on the topic of her two
New York Post
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot sued for allegedly denying white reporter an interview
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was hit with a lawsuit for allegedly dodging a white reporter’s interview requests – a week after she said she’d only speak one-on-one with journalists of color. News outlet The Daily Caller and Judicial Watch announced the lawsuit
Conservative Daily News
Conservative Organizations Sue Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot For Refusing Interview With White Reporter
The Daily Caller News Foundation and Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit against Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday over the mayor’s refusal to grant Thomas Catenacci, a white reporter, an interview. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court
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FACEBOOK, COVID, POSTS, MADE
ABC
Facebook lifts ban on posts claiming COVID-19 was man-made, amid revitalized origins debate
"In light of ongoing investigations into the origin of COVID-19 and in consultation with public health experts, we will no longer remove the claim that COVID-19 is man-made from our apps," a Facebook company spokesperson said in a statement. "We're continuing
National Review
Facebook Lifts Ban on Wuhan Lab Leak Posts
Security personnel keep watch outside the Wuhan Institute of Virology during a visit by the WHO team tasked with investigating the origins of the coronavirus disease in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, February 3, 2021. (Thomas Peter/Reuters) Facebook will no
NY Daily News
Facebook will no longer remove posts speculating that the novel coronavirus is man-made
“In light of ongoing investigations into the origin of COVID-19 and in consultation with public health experts, we will no longer remove the claim that COVID-19 is man-made from our apps,” Guy Rosen, Facebook’s vice president of integrity, said in a statement
Red State
Facebook Makes Huge Decision Concerning Bans on COVID Origin Theories and Discussions
In early February, Facebook updated their COVID “false/debunked claims” list and began punishing individual users, groups, and conservative websites alike on both the FB and Instagram platforms for speculating on the origins of the Wuhan coronavirus concerning
Fox News
DeSantis admin condemns 'misleading' Miami Herald report on state COVID data: 'Irresponsible at best'
The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R., hit back at the Miami Herald this week for a report it said "misrepresented" the Public Health Accreditation Board's (PHAB) evaluation of the Florida Department of Health's reporting of COVID-19 data. Miami Herald
Red State
The Miami Herald Embarrasses Itself yet Again With Another Weak Attack on Ron DeSantis
It becomes apparent the press affliction has mutated to a Desantis Derangement Syndrome. A South Florida newspaper, and clear opponent of Governor Ron DeSantis, The Miami Herald has continued in its efforts to damage the image of the governor in its latest
Chicago Tribune
Facebook to stop removing posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made amid investigations into origins of pandemic
The move comes amid increasing pressure worldwide to investigate the origins of the pandemic, including the possibility that it came from a lab. Since the pandemic began, Facebook has been changing what it allows on the topic and what it bans. In February,
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ARMY, SECRETARY, FEMALE, WORMUTH
New York Post
Senate rescinds confirmation of Christine Wormuth as Army secretary
​Christine Wormuth was approved by unanimous consent in the Senate as the first female Army secretary — before the confirmation was suddenly and mysteriously rescinded, according to reports. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday asked the Senate
ABC
Senate confirms Wormuth as first female Army secretary
Christine Wormuth has been confirmed unanimously by the Senate to be the first female secretary of the Army WASHINGTON -- Christine Wormuth was confirmed unanimously by the Senate on Thursday to be the first female secretary of the Army. Wormuth, who led
Washington Times
Second time's a charm in confirming Army's first woman chief
The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Obama administration Pentagon policy chief Christine Wormuth to be secretary of the Army, a day after they confirmed then unconfirmed her for the same job. Her position as the first female Army Secretary seemed to be
NPR
Christine Wormuth Makes History As The 1st Female Secretary Of The Army
Christine Wormuth Makes History As The 1st Female Secretary Of The Army Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP The U.S. Senate confirmed Christine Wormuth on Thursday by unanimous consent as the next secretary of the Army, establishing
Newsmax
Senate Confirms Wormuth as First Female Army Secretary
Christine Wormuth was confirmed unanimously by the Senate on Thursday to be the first female secretary of the Army. Wormuth, who led President Joe Biden's transition team at the Pentagon, got an overwhelmingly warm reception from members of the Senate Armed
Fox News
Confirmation of first female Army secretary approved, then rescinded, by Senate
The Senate approved the confirmation of Christine Wormuth as Army secretary by unanimous consent Wednesday – before the body canceled her confirmation just hours later in a strange development. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced the reversal
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KNICKS, HAWKS, PLAYOFF, SQUARE
New York Times
Knicks Change Their Lineup, and Their Series Against the Hawks
Knicks Coach Tom Thibodeau, known for his rigidity, had to change something. The Knicks’ starters had been listless in the first half of Game 2 of their first-round N.B.A. playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. The starting five had combined
Fox News
Rose, Randle rally Knicks past Hawks to tie series at 1-1
Down 13 points, the New York Knicks needed a change in the second half beyond starting Derrick Rose. They needed the Julius Randle they saw in the regular season. Rose scored 26 points, Randle shook off a miserable first half to lead a third-quarter turnaround
Fox News
Knicks rookie Obi Toppin's mother emotional as fans cheer for her son at Madison Square Garden
The mother of New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin was seen in tears as the Madison Square Garden crowd chanted his name in the fourth quarter of the team’s Game 2 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Toppin came off the bench and threw down a thunderous alley-oop pass
Fox News
Knicks' Taj Gibson gets emotional talking about playoff win with former Bulls teammates
New York Knicks forward Taj Gibson was emotional after the team’s Game 2 win over the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night. Gibson, who scored six points and grabbed seven rebounds in the 101-92 win, recalled to reporters everything he, Derrick Rose and Tom Thibodeau
Fox News
Knicks fans create chaotic scene outside Madison Square Garden after team's playoff win
The New York Knicks won their first playoff game since 2013 on Wednesday night when they narrowly defeated the Atlanta Hawks, 101-92. And Knicks fans went wild. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Supporters stormed out of Madison Square Garden
Fox News
Hawks' Trae Young apparently spit on during Game 2 vs. Knicks
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young scored 30 points in a Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday but also appeared to be subjected to mistreatment from fans at Madison Square Garden. Eagle-eyed watchers pointed out on social media that Young was apparently
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MACRON, RWANDA, FRANCE, GENOCIDE
New York Post
France’s Macron asks Rwanda for forgiveness over genocide
KIGALI, May 27 – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said only Rwandans could forgive France for its role in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide. “On this path, only those who went through that night can perhaps forgive, give us the gift of forgiving,” Macron
NPR
France's Macron Admits Some Guilt For Rwanda's Genocide
France's Macron Admits Some Guilt For Rwanda's Genocide Enlarge this image toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP Ben Curtis/AP KIGALI, Rwanda — In a key speech on his visit to Rwanda, French President Emmanuel Macron said he recognizes that France bears a heavy responsibility
Breitbart
France’s Macron Visits Rwanda As Genocide-Era Rift Heals
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron made a key visit to Rwanda on Thursday as his country tries to mend relations with the central African country 27 years after the genocide. Macron arrived in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, early Thursday
New York Times
Macron Arrives in Rwanda to Turn ‘New Page’ in Relations
The visit is a win for Mr. Kagame, whose government in 2006 severed diplomatic relations with France over a case linked to the genocide. While diplomatic relations were restored three years later, tensions continued, and France has not had an accredited ambassador
CNN
Macron seeks forgiveness for France's role in Rwanda genocide, but stops short of apology
"France did not understand that, while trying to prevent a regional conflict, or a civil war, it was in fact standing by the side of a genocidal regime," Macron said Thursday following a visit to the Gisozi memorial in the Rwandan capital Kigali. "By doing
New York Times
Macron Arrives in Rwanda to Turn ‘New Page’ in Relations
Mr. Macron’s visit to Rwanda’s main genocide memorial, where the remains of 250,000 victims are interred, was the fruit of a long, tortuous and fitful process of reconciliation between Rwanda and France. It was clinched by something far rarer: the achievement
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WESTBROOK, RUSSELL, POPCORN, FAN
Huffington Post
Russell Westbrook Gets Popcorn Poured On Him By Fan After Ankle Injury
Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook blasted a fan who dumped popcorn on him after he left the basketball court with an injured ankle on Wednesday. (Watch the video below.) “This shit is getting out of hand, especially for me,” he told ESPN after his
Fox News
Simmons leads 76ers past Wizards; Westbrook injured
Ben Simmons put a spin move on Russell Westbrook that sent him sprawling to the floor several minutes before a leg injury sent the NBA’s triple-double king to the locker room. With Simmons soaring and Westbrook ailing, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington
Fox News
Boorish fans: 76ers and Knicks issue bans after incidents
The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers each banned a fan and issued apologies Thursday for actions directed at opposing players during playoff games, and the NBA said that rules surrounding fan behavior will be "vigorously enforced" going forward. The
Fox News
Russell Westbrook fan incident probe leads to severe consequences
The fan who on Wednesday threw popcorn on Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook is facing the consequences. The Philadelphia 76ers said the fan in question had his season tickets revoked and he was suspended from attending any events at the Wells Fargo
Fox News
Wizards' Russell Westbrook has popcorn dumped on him as he walks to locker room
A fan at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wednesday night dumped popcorn on Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook's head as he was walking back to the locker room to tend to an injury during Game 2 of the team’s matchup with the 76ers. Westbrook
Fox News
LeBron James reacts to fan dumping popcorn on Russell Westbrook: 'There's no excuse!'
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the latest NBA player to speak out after Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook had popcorn dumped on his head by a Philadelphia 76ers fan while heading to the locker room on Wednesday night. James took
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THEORY, CRITICAL, RACE, SCHOOL
Red State
Exposed Emails Show School Principal Scheming to Silence "Wacko" Parents After they Reject CRT Curriculum
Just add another drop in the bucket of examples on how our public school system has been invaded by hard-left radicals that wish to brainwash your children into believing racist concepts that paint America in a horrible light, this new story from the Young
CNN
Critical race theory is a lens. Here are 11 ways looking through it might refine your understanding of history
(CNN) Critical race theory is just that -- a theory -- but the term has been weaponized, with its most extreme critics alleging that merely studying the theory is racist. Long before the concept dubbed CRT drew controversy, scholars were studying how bigotry
Washington Times
Montana AG bans critical-race theory programs amid red-state backlash
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen declared Thursday that many critical race theory programs violate state and federal anti-discrimination laws, joining red states battling the woke race-focused movement sweeping the nation. In an Attorney General’s Opinion,
ABC
Montana's top prosecutor bans critical race theory programs
Montana’s top prosecutor has issued an opinion calling critical race theory and some antiracism teaching programs and activities discriminatory HELENA, Mont. -- Montana’s top prosecutor issued an opinion Thursday labeling critical race theory and some antiracism
Breitbart
Media Spread Fake News About Chip Gaines Donating to His Sister's School Board Campaign, as She Pushes Back on Critical Race Theory
“TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines donate to campaign against critical race theory in schools” is an example of the misleading (and nearly identical) headlines corporate media pumped out this week about TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines. Chip Gaines reportedly
Red State
The Misleading Effort to Cancel Chip and Joanna Gaines Over Critical Race Theory
Apparently, someone wanted to try to get folks to cancel Chip and Joanna Gaines. Here’s the headline blaring out from a story in The Hill: “TV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines donate to campaign against critical race theory in schools.” The piece notes how the
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ATLANTA, POLICE, COUNCILMAN, CAR
Red State
Karma Hits Atlanta Councilman Who Voted to Defund Police
An Atlanta mayoral candidate is getting hit with a little bit of karma. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, City Council Member Antonio Brown had just gotten out of his car to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and meet community leader Ben Norman, when at least four
USA Today
Atlanta councilman dragged half a block while attempting to stop young carjackers
An Atlanta councilman was dragged while attempting to stop robbers from stealing his car. Antonio Brown, an Atlanta mayoral candidate, had just gotten out of his 2016 Mercedes 450 on Wednesday when a group of children took off in the car, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fox News
Atlanta 'defund the police' backer has car stolen -- by kids in broad daylight: reports
An Atlanta city councilman – who is aiming to be the city's next mayor – had his car stolen by children in broad daylight Wednesday, according to reports. Councilman Antonio Brown was attending a ribbon-cutting ceremony at an event in northeast Atlanta around
Washington Times
Antonio Brown, Atlanta City councilman who voted to defund police, calls 911 after car stolen
Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown, a mayoral candidate who voted to defund the local police last year, said he was forced to wait nearly an hour for police assistance Wednesday after a group of youths stole his car. Mr. Brown told WSB-TV he was on hold
Breitbart
Atlanta Defund-the-Police-Councilman's Car Stolen in Broad Daylight
Today’s feel-good story comes from the Deep Blue city of Atlanta, Georgia, where a city councilman who voted to defund the police had his car stolen in broad daylight. Last year, Councilman Antonio Brown voted to remove a cool $73 million from the Atlanta
Fox News
Atlanta mayoral candidate still backs defunding police after kids steal car: report
Atlanta mayoral candidate and city councilman Antonio Brown is standing by his initial calls to defund police after several children stole his Mercedes in broad daylight on Wednesday, according to reports. Councilman Antonio Brown, who voted in support of
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LORI, TRIAL, DAYBELL, VALLOW
USA Today
Lori Vallow Daybell, accused of killing her 2 children, ruled unfit for trial
Lori Vallow Daybell, the woman accused of killing her two children who were found dead in Idaho last year, was ruled unfit for trial by an outside psychologist and a stay was ordered Thursday in a case against her. Prosecutors contested the ruling that Daybell
Fox News
What was motive for killing Tammy Daybell? Fox Nation’s Nancy Grace investigates
Lori Vallow and her husband Chad Daybell have been indicted on murder charges in connection with the deaths of Vallow’s two young children and Daybell’s ex-wife Tammy, but what was the motive behind it all? In the newest episode of Fox Nation's "Crime Stories
Huffington Post
Idaho Mom Lori Vallow Daybell Deemed Unfit To Stand Trial For Death Of Her Kids
An Idaho mother accused of killing her two children with the help of her new husband has been deemed unfit to stand trial for murder following a psychological evaluation, a court has ruled. Lori Vallow Daybell, who on Monday was indicted with her husband,
New York Post
‘Doomsday’ mom Lori Vallow declared unfit for trial in murder of her children
Lori Vallow, the “doomsday” mom accused of murdering her two children and burying their remains in a makeshift pet cemetery, has been declared unfit for trial, court records released Thursday show. Prosecutors charged Vallow, 47, with multiple counts of first-degree
ABC
Lori Vallow Daybell ruled unfit to stand trial on charges related to deaths of missing children
Lori Vallow Daybell, who along with her husband was indicted earlier this week for the murder of her two missing children, has been found incompetent to stand trial in separate court proceedings related to their deaths. Lori Daybell, 47, was charged with two
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SUES, AMY, COOPER, CENTRAL
NPR
Fired After Calling 911 On A Black Bird-Watcher, Amy Cooper Sues For Discrimination
Fired After Calling 911 On A Black Bird-Watcher, Amy Cooper Sues For Discrimination Enlarge this image toggle caption Christian Cooper via Facebook/Screenshot by NPR Christian Cooper via Facebook/Screenshot by NPR Amy Cooper, a white New York woman who called
Fox News
‘Central Park Karen’ Amy Cooper sues ex-employer for racial discrimination
The "Central Park Karen" who went viral last summer for calling the police on a Black birdwatcher is suing her former employer for firing her over the incident — accusing the company of axing her without a thorough investigation and discriminating against her
New York Times
Amy Cooper, White Woman Who Called 911 on Black Birder, Sues Over Firing
Amy Cooper, a white woman who last year became an international symbol of the routine racism that Black people face in their daily lives, is suing her former employer for firing her, arguing that she is a victim of racial discrimination. Ms. Cooper makes the
ABC
Amy Cooper sues ex-employer for racial discrimination after viral Central Park incident
Amy Cooper, the white woman who called 911 over an encounter with a Black man while walking her dog in Central Park last year, has sued her former employer for alleged racial and gender discrimination. The complaint was filed in New York federal court on Monday,
USA Today
White woman who called police on Black birdwatcher in Central Park sues former employer over her firing
NEW YORK – The white woman who lost her job after video surfaced of her calling 911 on a Black birdwatcher in Central Park is suing her former employer, alleging the company hastily fired her and made the decision based on her gender and race. Amy Cooper,
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USA, TODAY, LANGUAGE, ED
National Review
USA Today Removes ‘Hurtful Language’ from Female Athlete’s Op-Ed on Sports Fairness
(Pixabay) USA Today edited an op-ed after its publication and without consulting its author after determining that the author’s use of the word “male,” which she used to describe the transgender athletes she was forced to compete against in high school track,
Fox News
USA Today blasted as 'garbage' for editing opinion piece opposing trans women in girls' sports
USA Today was the focus of intense criticism this week following its decision to edit an op-ed written by former female Connecticut high school track star Chelsea Mitchell opposing the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports. The liberal paper
Breitbart
USA Today Edits Teen Girl’s Op-ed for ‘Hurtful’ Language on Trans Athletes
USA Today is under fire after altering an op-ed written by a Connecticut girl explaining the disadvantage she and other female athletes face in competing against boys claiming to be transgender girls in track and field, adding an editor’s note to the top apologizing
Red State
USA Today Shredded After Changing Story From Girl Forced to Compete Against Biological Males
On May 22, USA Today ran an opinion piece from Chelsea Mitchell. Mitchell is a star track athlete in college who wrote about how she was ranked the fastest high school female in Connecticut in the 55-meter dash in 2020. Mitchell wrote in the piece about the
Newsmax
Teen Runner's Attorney: USA Today Changed Article for Pro-Transgender 'Woke Mob'
A lawyer for Alliance Defending Freedom, the organization representing a Connecticut high school sprinter who sued the state for allowing transgender athletes to participate in female sports, complained Thursday that USA Today caved to a "woke" backlash and
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BIDEN, ATF, PICK, GUN
New York Times
Republicans Attack Biden’s A.T.F. Pick in Confirmation Hearing
President Biden tapped David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in part because the two-decade bureau veteran has few qualms about taking on the gun lobby in blunt, confrontational and unapologetic terms. On Wednesday,
New York Post
Biden ATF pick David Chipman botches assault rifle definition at contentious hearing
President Biden’s choice to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) struggled under questioning from Republican senators at his confirmation hearing Wednesday, declining to identify which guns he would want banned as assault weapons. “You
New York Times
Live Updates: Biden’s A.T.F. Nominee Faces Senate Panel and Questions on Gun Control
Live Live Updates: Biden’s A.T.F. Nominee Faces Senate Panel and Questions on Gun Control David Chipman, a two-decade veteran of the A.T.F. who serves as an adviser to a major gun control group, faced fierce criticism from Republicans during his confirmation
Breitbart
Biden ATF Nominee David Chipman Confirms His Support for AR-15 Ban
During Wednesday’s Senate Judicial Committee confirmation hearing ATF nominee David Chipman indicated he supports a legislative ban on AR-15s that would not only prevent future sales but also regulate current possession under the National Firearms Act (NFA). Sen.
New York Post
GOP Sen. Cotton rips Biden pick to head ATF as ‘notorious gun-grabber’
The would-be head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a “notorious gun-grabber” who wants to ban “tens of millions of firearms,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) claimed Wednesday night. Hours earlier, Cotton tried to pin down David
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YEARS, WORLD, TEMPERATURE, CLIMATE
New York Post
Scientists warn world at risk of hitting temperature limit soon
It’s becoming increasingly likely that the world will break a key temperature limit in the next five years, scientists warned Thursday. There’s now a 40 percent chance that by 2025, we will see a year with an average global temperature that is 1.5 degrees
NPR
Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn
Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn Enlarge this image toggle caption Santa Barbara County, Calif., Fire Department via AP Santa Barbara County, Calif., Fire Department via AP The average temperature on Earth is now consistently
USA Today
'Wake-up call:' Climate change could edge Earth's annual temperature past Paris agreement limits in 5 years
“Increasing temperatures mean more melting ice, higher sea levels, more heatwaves and other extreme weather." The landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement set a target of keeping warming to a few tenths of a degree warmer than now. The new report was prepared
CNN
It's getting more likely the world will reach a climate tipping point in the next five years
(CNN) The likelihood that the earth's average temperature will at least temporarily breach a crucial tipping point is rising, according to the world's leading weather and climate organization. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Thursday there
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OSAKA, NAOMI, FRENCH, OPEN
Fox News
Naomi Osaka says she won't speak to media at French Open
Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka announced in a Twitter post on Wednesday that she won’t participate in any press conferences during the upcoming French Open. Osaka, who is the world’s highest-earning female athlete, said that she hopes the "considerable amount that
NY Daily News
World-ranked tennis star Naomi Osaka won’t speak to media at French Open in deference to ‘mental health’
“I’ve often felt that people have no regard for athletes’ mental health, and this rings very true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one,” the No. 2-ranked women’s tennis player posted on social media Wednesday. “We’re often sat there and asked
CNN
Naomi Osaka says she won't do press conferences during the French Open
(CNN) Naomi Osaka, a four-time major champion and the No. 2-ranked women's tennis player in the world, announced on Twitter and Instagram that she will not be participating in press conferences during the French Open. Naomi Osaka of Japan practicing on Court
Huffington Post
Naomi Osaka Says She's Shunning Media At French Open To Protect Her Mental Health
Naomi Osaka has said won’t be speaking to the media at this year’s French Open in order to preserve her mental health. The tennis superstar, who represents Japan, announced Wednesday in a message on Twitter that she wouldn’t do any press appearances during
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SHOT, OFFICERS, DALLAS, TEXAS
Fox News
3 Texas police officers shot while responding to 911 call, authorities say
Three police officers in Texas were shot by a suspect while responding to a call of a suicidal person Wednesday evening, police said. The suspect fired at the Flower Mound Police Department officers after they arrived at his home around 8 p.m. local time,
ABC
Suspect in custody after 3 officers shot in suburban Dallas
A suspect has been taken into custody in a Dallas suburb after an hourslong standoff during which three police officers were shot and wounded FLOWER MOUND, Texas -- A suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning in a Dallas suburb after an hourslong standoff
New York Post
Suspect in custody after shooting three Texas cops in 10-hour standoff
Three police officers were shot in Texas while responding to a report of a suicidal man, department officials said. A suspect, who was not immediately identified, was taken into custody in Flower Mound early Thursday following the gunfire Wednesday evening
Washington Times
3 police officers shot in Dallas suburb
FLOWER MOUND, Texas — Three officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night while answering a report of a suicidal person in a Dallas suburb, police said. The three officers were responding to a 911 call about 7 p.m. Wednesday at a house in a Flower Mound residential
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CRIME, BRATTON, TRUMP, POLL
Fox News
Dan Bongino: Serious question, why do liberals live in an alternate universe when it comes to crime?
When it comes to curbing crime, liberals and much of the mainstream media occupy an "alternative" universe that has little basis in reality, Dan Bongino said Wednesday on "Fox News Primetime." Bongino was responding to the latest Fox News poll which reported
Breitbart
Poll: 73% of Americans Believe Crime Is Higher Under Biden than Trump
Seventy-three percent of Americans believe crime is higher now under President Joe Biden than under former President Trump in 2020. “Majorities think crime is increasing both nationally (73 percent say there is “more” crime), as well as in their local communities
Fox News
As crime surges across the US, liberal cities are seeing the 'consequences' of Defund the Police: Bratton
Former Los Angeles and New York City police chief Bill Bratton said Thursday that major U.S. cities, which originally embraced the Defund the Police movement, are beginning to acknowledge the "unintended negative consequences" of their reforms as crime rates
Breitbart
Former NYPD Chief Bratton Warns Crime Surge ‘Going to Get Worse’
Appearing Thursday on the Fox News Channel’s America’s Newsroom, former NYPD Commissioner & LAPD Chief Bill Bratton warned that growing crime across the United States is “going to get worse before it gets better.” A transcript is as follows: BILL HEMMER:
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TRANS, WEST, NEW, SPORTS
CNN
Civil rights groups sue West Virginia over new anti-trans sports bill
(CNN) Civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging West Virginia's new anti-trans sports law, arguing that the measure banning transgender girls and women from participating in school sports unconstitutionally "discriminates on the basis
New York Post
Majority of Americans support trans military members, but not trans athletes: poll
A majority of Americans do not support transgender athletes competing on sports teams with players of the gender they identify with, while an even larger percentage says they do support trans people serving in the military, a new poll has found. The results
Huffington Post
ACLU Joins Lawsuit Over West Virginia Banning Trans Girls And Women From Sports
On Wednesday, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU West Virginia chapter and Lambda Legal joined multiple organizations filing a lawsuit that seeks to overturn House Bill 3293, a West Virginia law that bans transgender girls and women from participating
Washington Times
Trans youth, athletes ask judges to overturn new state laws
Transgender youth and athletes are going to battle in a number of states across the country challenging laws that ban their ability to participate in female sports, readying the issue for Supreme Court review in the near future. The battle over trans athletes
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LIMBAUGH, RUSH, SEXTON, CLAY
Fox News
Rush Limbaugh's radio timeslot to be filled by Clay Travis, Buck Sexton in new show
Conservative talk show legend Rush Limbaugh's show will be replaced by a pair of "fresh voices" in Buck Sexton and Clay Travis, Premiere Networks announced on Thursday, while noting Limbaugh himself is irreplaceable. Travis, the 42-year-old founder of the
NY Daily News
Rush Limbaugh to be succeeded by Clay Travis and Buck Sexton
That report also said Travis and Sexton will address daily news stories and politics as well as fielding listeners’ calls in good humor. It also notes that show producers think their new hosts’ younger voices may bring something new to time slot that was dominated
Newsmax
Clay Travis, Buck Sexton Take Over Rush Limbaugh's Radio Show
The former "Rush Limbaugh Show" will become "The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show," airing noon to 3 p.m. ET in 100 markets around the country starting June 21, Premiere Networks announced. "We're not going to replace Rush Limbaugh; we're going to have an evolution
Red State
Rush Limbaugh's Replacement Has Been Announced
Iconic conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh passed away earlier this year from cancer. Limbaugh paved the way for sites like RedState and countless other outlets, whether written, watched, or spoken, in the right-leaning media-sphere, ending his life with
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TORTOISE, GIANT, EXTINCT, THOUGHT
USA Today
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct 112 years ago found on Galapagos Island
The search is on for a mate for a giant tortoise thought to be extinct a century ago. Earlier this week, scientists at Yale University confirmed a giant female tortoise found in the Galapagos Islands was last reported 112 years ago and thought to be "lost
NY Daily News
Scientists discover giant tortoise believed to be extinct for over a century
“One of the greatest mysteries in Galapagos has been the Fernandina Giant Tortoise,” said Dr. James Gibbs, vice president of science and conservation for the Galapagos Conservancy. “Resdicovering this lost species may have occurred in just the nick of time
CNN
Giant tortoise thought extinct 100 years ago is living in Galapagos, Ecuador says
Ecuador confirmed on Tuesday that a giant tortoise found in 2019 in the Galapagos Islands is a species considered extinct a century ago. The Galapagos National Park is preparing an expedition to search for more of the giant tortoises in an attempt to save
Huffington Post
Giant Tortoise Thought To Have Gone Extinct A Century Ago Found On Galapagos Island
What the shell? It seems a species of giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands that was considered extinct over a century ago is still kicking, the nonprofit Galapagos Conservancy said in a press release published Tuesday. The turtle was found in 2019 on Fernandina
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BREAKING, NEWS, MAJOR, MARLOW
Breitbart
Major Political Players Heap Praise on 'Breaking the News'
Influential political figures have heaped praise on Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow’s investigative blockbuster Breaking the News: Exposing the Establishment Media’s Hidden Deals and Secret Corruption in the early days of its release following its
Breitbart
‘Breaking the News’: Marlow Reveals How the Biden Administration Seemingly Rewarded Big Tech After the Election
Breitbart News editor-in-chief Alex Marlow’s new book, Breaking the News: Exposing the Establishment Media’s Hidden Deals and Secret Corruption reveals the deep connections between Big Tech and the Democrat party establishment. Joe Biden, who benefited from
Breitbart
Alex Marlow’s Media Bombshell ‘Breaking the News’ Lands on New York Times’ Best Sellers List
Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow’s investigative blockbuster Breaking the News: Exposing the Establishment Media’s Hidden Deals and Secret Corruption, which details the incestuous relationship between the leftist elite and establishment media, has
Breitbart
9 Major Revelations from the NYT Best Seller ‘Breaking the News’
Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief and New York Times best-selling author Alex Marlow has uncovered several little-known revelations and previously hidden bombshells in his bestseller Breaking the News: Exposing the Establishment Media’s Hidden Deals and Secret
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TIBBETTS, MOLLIE, MURDER, MASKED
Breitbart
Watch: Illegal Alien Blames Masked Men for Murdering Mollie Tibbetts
The illegal alien charged with murdering 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts says two masked men showed up at his residence, kidnapped him, and killed Tibbetts before he dumped her body in a cornfield. In August 2018, Cristhian Bahena Rivera,
USA Today
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, charged with 2018 murder of Mollie Tibbetts, blames masked mystery men in stunning testimony
The man charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of Mollie Tibbetts testified Wednesday that he didn't kill Tibbetts. Instead, Cristhian Bahena Rivera pointed blame at two unknown masked men – one armed with a gun, another with a knife – who surprised
Breitbart
Mollie Tibbetts Trial: Jury Deliberates, Illegal Alien Faces Murder Charge
The jury in the trial against an illegal alien for allegedly murdering 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts begins their deliberation Thursday to determine the defendant’s guilt or innocence of first-degree murder. Twelve jurors, a mixture
CNN
Defense rests after the defendant in Mollie Tibbetts' murder trial reverses his confession on the stand
(CNN) The defense for Cristhian Bahena Rivera rested Wednesday after he reversed his confession to killing Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts. Bahena Rivera, 26, faces first-degree murder charges for the murder of Tibbetts, 20, who was found dead nearly three years
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DEATH, ACTIVISTS, CHARGE, BLACK
CNN
Ronald Greene's family wants officers held accountable for his death. And they're appealing to state leaders
(CNN) Ronald Greene 's family is planning to travel to Baton Rouge on Thursday to join the NAACP and the ACLU in a march from the state Capitol building to the Louisiana governor's compound, a family attorney told CNN. "The family is still looking for an audience
USA Today
Activists: Charge La. police in Black man's death
Activists: Charge La. police in Black man's death The National Urban League is calling for the firing and arrests of Louisiana State Police troopers involved in the violent 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene. Recently released video shows that troopers stunned and
ABC
Activists: Charge Louisiana troopers in Black man's death
The National Urban League is calling for the firing and arrests of Louisiana State Police troopers involved in the violent 2019 arrest of a Black man who died in custody NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana State Police troopers involved in the violent arrest of a Black
USA Today
Lawyer: Release of bodycam footage showing deadly arrest of Ronald Greene a 'game changer'; family plans rally
An attorney representing the family of Ronald Greene, a Black man who died in Louisiana police custody, called the release of body camera footage two years after Greene's death a "game changer." "The public now sees why we've been saying something is wrong,"
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PANDEMIC, 000, LOW, CLAIMS
Newsmax
Unemployment Claims Fall to Fresh Pandemic Low of 406,000
Applications for state unemployment insurance fell for a fourth consecutive week as more Americans get vaccinated and businesses reopen to eager customers. Initial claims in regular state programs decreased by 38,000 to 406,000 in the week ended May 22, Labor
Huffington Post
U.S. Unemployment Claims Fall To 406,000, A New Pandemic Low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and more evidence that the job market is strengthening as the virus wanes and economy further reopens. Thursday’s report from the Labor
Washington Times
U.S. jobless claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and more evidence that the job market is strengthening as the coronavirus wanes and the economy further reopens. Thursday’s report from
Breitbart
Reopening Works: Jobless Claims Drop 38,000 to 406,000, New Pandemic Low
New jobless claims dropped 38,000 to 406,000 for the week ended May 22, the Department of Labor said Thursday. Economists had expected an uptick in claims to 450,000 from last week’s lower-than-expected 444,0000. This is the lowest level of jobless claims
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SANDUSKY, PENN, STATE, JAIL
NPR
Former Penn State President To Serve Jail Time In Jerry Sandusky Child Abuse Scandal
Former Penn State President To Serve Jail Time In Jerry Sandusky Child Abuse Scandal Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP A Pennsylvania judge has ordered former Penn State President Graham Spanier to report to jail on July 9 for
Fox News
Ex-Penn State president gets 2-month jail sentence linked to Jerry Sandusky abuse case
A judge on Wednesday ordered former Penn State University President Graham Spanier to start serving a two-month jail sentence in July in connection with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case. Spanier’s 2017 misdemeanor conviction for one count of endangering
Huffington Post
Judge Upholds Ex-Penn State President's Jail Sentence For Role In Sandusky Scandal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The former Penn State president who was forced out as the school’s top administrator when Jerry Sandusky was arrested a decade ago will soon have to report to jail after a judge on Wednesday upheld a sentence issued four years ago. The
New York Post
Ex-Penn State president sentenced to jail in connection with Sandusky abuse
A judge ordered the former president of Penn State behind bars, after upholding a conviction against him in connection with ignoring a complaint against prolific child abuser Jerry Sandusky. Graham Spanier was instructed to report to jail on July 9 to serve
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JENNIFER, LOPEZ, DIDDY, BEN
Huffington Post
Diddy Just Wildly Entered The Ben Affleck-Jennifer Lopez Relationship Discourse
Ex-boyfriends are inherently embarrassing, but there are those who post earnest memes about heartbreak after you split up, and then there’s Diddy. Sean Love Combs, aka Diddy, appears to have woken up Thursday morning and chosen absolute chaos as his course
Fox News
Jennifer Lopez’s ex Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs posts throwback photo of the pair amid Ben Affleck reunion
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been thinking about a special someone. While Jennifer Lopez has been spending time with her ex-fiancé Ben Affleck following her split from Alex Rodriguez, her other ex casually shared a throwback photo of the former couple on Instagram. In
CNN
Diddy posts a #TBT with Jennifer Lopez and why not?
(CNN) Sean Combs was serious when he added "Love" to his name. On Thursday, Combs posted a throwback photo of himself with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and plenty of folks want to believe the move was the greatest attempt at shooting a shot since Michael Jordan's
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ORDERED, ADDRESS, TEEN, REMOVE
Breitbart
Michigan Principal: ‘Not Appropriate’ to Mention Jesus in Valedictory Speech
A Michigan high school principal informed the senior class valedictorian it was “not appropriate” for her to mention her faith in Jesus Christ in her speech on June 6. Hillsdale High School principal Amy Goldsmith reviewed the first draft of Elizabeth Turner’s
Newsmax
Todd Starnes: Teen Valedictorian Ordered to Remove God From Graduation Address
A Michigan high school student was directed by her principal to remove religious references she included in a valedictory address she was expected to deliver on June 6. “For me, my future hope is found in my relationship with Christ,” Hillsdale High School
Town Hall
Teen Valedictorian Ordered to Remove God From Graduation Address
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. A Michigan high school student was directed by her principal to remove religious references she included in a valedictory address she was expected
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ROCK, KEVIN, SCHOOL, CLARK
Fox News
Jack Black 'heartbroken' about 'School of Rock' costar Kevin Clark's death
Jack Black reacted to the tragic news that his former "School of Rock" costar, Kevin Clark, died Wednesday after being fatally struck by a car. "Devastating news," Black wrote on Instagram Wednesday. "Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul. So many great
ABC
`School of Rock' actor Kevin Clark killed in bike accident
Kevin Clark, who played drummer Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 movie “School of Rock” starring Jack Black, was killed when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle along a Chicago street CHICAGO -- Kevin Clark, who played drummer Freddy “Spazzy
Breitbart
‘School of Rock’ Child Star Kevin Clark Dies at 32 After Being Struck by Car
Child actor Kevin Clark — best known for his role as drummer Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones in the 2003 film, School of Rock — has died at age 32 after being fatally struck by a motorist while riding a bicycle in Chicago, Illinois. Police said Clark was riding
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TAX, DIMON, PLAN, BIDEN
CNBC
JPMorgan's Dimon, Citigroup's Fraser doubt Joe Biden's minimum global corporate tax rate plan would work
JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon testifies during a US House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, June 19, 2012, about JPMorgan Chase's trading loss. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Citigroup chief Jane Fraser
Washington Examiner
Washington state capital gains tax could hinge on lawsuit over bank tax
A lawsuit filed against Washington's 1.2% business tax on financial institutions could ensure taxpayers will pay the state's new capital gains tax. Filed by the Washington and American Bankers Associations last year, the lawsuit concerns the state's 1.2% business
Washington Examiner
'A mistake for America': Jamie Dimon condemns Biden tax plan
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon criticized President Joe Biden’s proposed tax code changes and warned they would make the United States less competitive. Dimon, who testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Thursday, was asked about Biden’s
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FOX, FIVE, NEWS, JUAN
CNN
Juan Williams, lone liberal on Fox's 'The Five,' exits show
(CNN Business) "The Five," one of the most popular shows on Fox News, is losing its liberal co-host — and Fox fans seem thrilled. Juan Williams, the lone dissenter on the conservative program, is stepping down from his co-host spot. He announced his departure
Red State
Fox News' The Five Just Announced a Major, Permanent Departure
Fox News’ The Five just lost a major personality. Juan Williams, who was one of the longest-serving hosts on the show, having been there seven years, will be leaving the show in June. Williams announced his departure from the show today, noting that it would
New York Times
Juan Williams, a Liberal Outlier at Fox News, Is Leaving ‘The Five’
The Fox News host Juan Williams said on Wednesday that he was leaving his longtime perch on “The Five,” the weekday afternoon chat show where he had served as the liberal outlier of an otherwise reliably conservative quintet of hosts. Mr. Williams abruptly
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ASIA, AFGHANISTAN, REAGAN, NAVY
Washington Times
Pentagon sends sole aircraft carrier in the Pacific to the Middle East
The sole U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Indo-Pacific region is being sent to the Middle East to help provide security for the ongoing withdrawal of American troops and equipment from Afghanistan. The USS Ronald Reagan is expected to remain in the U.S. Central
CNN
US Navy deployment to Afghanistan could leave a gap in Asia's waters as China tensions simmer
(CNN) United States Navy commanders face a potential shortfall in their Asia sea power in the coming weeks as tensions simmer with China in the region's waters. According to two unnamed US officials, the Japan-based aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is expected
Fox News
USS Ronald Reagan leaving Asia to help with Afghanistan troop withdrawal
The Pentagon is expected to move the only aircraft carrier currently based in the Asia-Pacific region toward the Middle East to support the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, defense officials said. The USS Ronald Reagan, whose home port is in Yokosuka,
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DONOR, FOSTER, GOP, 81
Huffington Post
Foster Friess, Prominent GOP Donor, Dies At 81
Wealthy Republican donor Foster Friess died Thursday at the age of 81. Friess, who identified as a born-again Christian, was a philanthropist and the founder of mutual fund manager Friess Associates. A Wyoming resident, Freiss was a major donor backing Rick
Newsmax
Philanthropist, GOP Donor Foster Friess, Dies at 81
Investor, philanthropist and conservative mega-donor Foster Friess died Thursday at age 81 following an undisclosed illness, according to a statement from his family. "We are grateful for the wonderful life Foster lived and thankful for the many people who
Washington Times
Foster Friess, GOP donor, investor and philanthropist, dies at 81
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Republican political donor, investor and philanthropist Foster Friess died Thursday. He was 81. A multimillionaire who lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Friess was a GOP kingmaker who donated lavishly to candidates and charitable causes over
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TACOMA, OFFICERS, BLACK, POLICE
NPR
Tacoma Police Charged With Murder In Case Where Black Man Said He Couldn't Breathe
Tacoma Police Charged With Murder In Case Where Black Man Said He Couldn't Breathe Enlarge this image toggle caption Ted S. Warren/AP Ted S. Warren/AP SEATTLE — The Washington state attorney general on Thursday charged two Tacoma police officers with murder
CNN
Washington state attorney general charges three officers in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis
(CNN) Washington state's attorney general on Thursday filed felony charges against three police officers in connection with the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died in March 2020 in the custody of the Tacoma Police Department. Officers Christopher Burbank
New York Times
3 Tacoma Police Officers Charged in Killing of Black Man
Three police officers in Tacoma, Wash., were charged on Thursday in the killing of a Black man who had pleaded “I can’t breathe,” after they punched him, squeezed his neck, pressed on his back and placed a spit hood over his head, prosecutors said. Two of
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WOMAN, VACCINATION, TENT, COVID
ABC
Report: Woman drove through vaccination tent to protest
A police report says a Tennessee woman has been charged with reckless endangerment for driving through a COVID-19 vaccine distribution tent as a form of protest MARYVILLE, Tenn. -- A Tennessee woman accused of driving through a COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Huffington Post
Woman Protests COVID-19 Vaccine By Speeding Car Through Vaccination Site
Blount County Sheriff's Office Virginia C. Brown was arrested Monday after she drove her car through a vaccination site. An east Tennessee woman has been charged with seven counts of felony reckless endangerment after allegedly driving her car through a COVID-19
ABC
Tennessee woman arrested for speeding through COVID-19 vaccination tent in protest, authorities say
A Tennessee woman was arrested this week after authorities say she drove her SUV through a COVID-19 vaccination tent, nearly hitting several people while yelling "no vaccine." Virginia Christine Lewis Brown, 36, of Greenback, has been charged with seven felony
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SAIL, SET, CRUISE, LINE
CNN
US cruise line gets approval to set sail in June
(CNN) — Celebrity Edge will be the first major cruise ship to sail from the United States in over a year as Covid-19 restrictions continue to ease in the country. The ship, part of the Celebrity Cruises line owned by Royal Caribbean Group, has been cleared
Breitbart
CDC Approves First Cruise Ship to Set Sail, All Passengers 16+ Must Be 'Fully Vaccinated'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved a Celebrity Cruises ship to set sail with passengers, marking the first official CDC-approved for-profit cruise since the crackdown on the cruise industry in the United States. However, there is
Breitbart
DeSantis Admin Fires Warning Shot over Vaccine Passports on Cruises
Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) administration is standing firm over the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) efforts to regulate the cruise industry in the aftermath of the Chinese coronavirus pandemic, reiterating that the federal agency “has no
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WHITENESS, DEAN, CRITICAL, RACE
Red State
The Unbearable Whiteness (and Hypocrisy) of Critical Race Theory
The hypocrisy of Critical Race Theory is baldly obvious, but nowhere more so than when it comes from white proponents – who, by the way, seem to make up the majority of CRT supporters. It seems that white people are the ones making the bulk of accusations about
Newsmax
White Brandeis University Dean Posts 'I Hate Whiteness' on Instagram
A white Brandeis University dean posted that she hated her own “whiteness” on Instagram this week, defending the teaching of Critical Race Theory. “Yes, all white people are racist in that all white people have been conditioned in a society where one’s racial
New York Post
White Brandeis Dean Kate Slater posts epic critical race theory rant: ‘I hate whiteness’
A white Brandeis University administrator defended critical race theory in a social media post that included how she hated “whiteness.” “Yes, all white people are racist in that all white people have been conditioned in a society where one’s racial identity
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BORDER, SEX, CONVICTED, PATROL
Fox News
Border Patrol agents see 3,166% increase in convicted sex offender arrests in Del Rio Sector
Border Patrol agents in the Del Rio Sector in Texas have seen a 3,166% increase in arrests of convicted sex offenders compared to the same timeframe last fiscal year -- as agents across the border continue to nab criminals with convictions for sex crimes, including
Red State
Number of Convicted Sex Offenders Arrested at Biden's Border Reaches Staggering High
The porous southern border has seen a massive uptick in crime and criminals and one shocking number has been released by officials that show you how dangerous the situation at the border has become, but also how it poses a danger to communities across America. According
New York Post
Border Patrol nabs 10 sex offenders in one week
Border Patrol agents took down ten convicted sex offenders who crossed into the United States illegally over a seven-day period ending Monday, officials announced Wednesday. All ten arrests took place in the Del Rio sector, an area covering south-central Texas.
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HUNTER, BUSINESS, BIDEN, SHADY
Fox News
Will Cain on Hunter Biden dinner report: 'Shocking only to those who rode on the wave of manipulation'
"Fox & Friends Weekend" host Will Cain reacted Thursday to new revelations about President Biden dining with his son Hunter's business associates while vice president in 2015, saying people had been manipulated and lied to for more than a year. "What is our
Red State
More Info Drops Showing Biden Met With Son's Foreign Business Associates
Joe Biden has said repeatedly that he didn’t discuss his son’s business with him. But for someone who “doesn’t talk about his son’s business,” he seems to trip across his son’s business associates a lot. Now there’s more information breaking that shows how
Breitbart
Hunter Set Up Meeting Between Father and His Shady Business Partners
Joe Biden, as vice president, reportedly met his son’s business partners from Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan in Washington, DC, over dinner in 2015. The revelation, made by the New York Post Wednesday, further fuels suspicions that the elder Biden likely
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DONATIONS, CHURCH, 740K, THEFT
USA Today
Operation Thou Shalt Not Steal: Theft ring stole more than $760K in church donations, authorities say
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A police fraud investigator's observation skills brought down a wide-ranging ring of accused thieves who stole donations from churches throughout southwest Florida and across the nation, officials report. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Fox News
Suspects stole over $740K in church donations: police
A Florida-based group of Romanian nationals stole $740,000 from hundreds of churches by taking donation checks from their mailboxes and cashing them, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Wednesday. Four people were arrested and two others are wanted
New York Post
Holy theft: Men busted for stealing $740K worth of church donations
Six “low-tech” thieves snagged $740,000 worth of donations out of church mailboxes – then used the dough for cars, clothes and to wire cash back to their native Romania, Florida police said. Four of the sacrilegious thieves were arrested Wednesday but two
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BB, FREEWAY, GUN, SOUTHERN
ABC
Suspect under arrest for allegedly shooting BB gun at cars on Southern California freeway
A suspect was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly shooting at a number of cars with BB guns on a Los Angeles freeway. Investigators are now trying to determine if the same suspect is linked to dozens of similar recent shootings on Southern California highways. Authorities
New York Post
Man busted in connection to multiple BB gun shootings on SoCal freeway
A man has been arrested in connection to a series of recent BB gun shootings on a busy Southern California freeway — and could be responsible for more than 100 such incidents over the past month, according to local reports. Jesse Leal Rodriguez, 34, of Anaheim,
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COVID, INTELLIGENCE, REPEATS, OFFICE
Washington Examiner
Spy office confirms at least one intelligence agency is leaning toward COVID lab leak hypothesis
The intelligence community has confirmed that at least one of its 18 spy agencies is leaning toward the Wuhan lab leak hypothesis on COVID-19’s origins while two are leaning toward a natural origin, with the vast majority remaining undecided as the spy offices
CNN
Intelligence community 'does not know' how Covid-19 originated and repeats two working theories
Washington (CNN) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said Thursday that the intelligence community is still working to determine how Covid-19 originated but reiterated the two working theories: "either it emerged naturally from human contact
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CONTRACTOR, LARGEST, TAXPAYERS, TRAINING
Fox News
Lockheed Martin is forcing a ‘neo-racist’ reeducation camp on employees, subsidized by taxpayers: Chris Rufo
Manhattan Institute senior fellow Chris Rufo told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Wednesday Lockheed Martin, the nation’s largest defense contractor, sent top executives on a training mission to deconstruct their "white male culture." CHRIS RUFO: This is a long-standing
Red State
America's Largest Defense Contractor Fixes Its White Male Executives With Anti-White Privilege Training – RedState
How do you get white dudes to deconstruct the wickedness in which they wallow? Well, ya gotta…you know, force ’em to. That appears to be the thinking at Lockheed Martin. As relayed by City Journal’s Christopher Rufo, last year, America’s biggest defense
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MICHIGAN, WHITMER, NURSING, HOME
Fox News
Michigan journalist claims Whitmer admin's nursing home death count could be '100% higher' than reported
A Michigan journalist claimed on Wednesday that a 2020 "pilot program study" reveals the COVID-related nursing home death counts in the Great Lakes State could be double what Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration has reported. Charlie LeDuff joined "Tucker
Fox News
'Possibility' Michigan Gov. Whitmer 'undercounting' COVID-19 nursing home deaths: Lawyers
There is a "possibility" the state of Michigan has been "undercounting" coronavirus-related nursing home deaths, according to lawyers at the Mackinac Center Legal Foundation. The Mackinac Center announced last week that the Michigan Department of Health and
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CUBAN, FLORIDA, DEFECTS, BASEBALL
ABC
Cuban baseball player defects after arriving in Florida
The Cuban Baseball Federation says one of the players on the national team has defected a few hours after the squad arrived in Florida to participate in a qualifying tournament for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo HAVANA -- The Cuban Baseball Federation confirmed
Fox News
Cuban baseball player defects after arriving in Florida
The Cuban Baseball Federation confirmed Wednesday night that one of the players on the national team defected a few hours after the squad arrived in Florida to participate in a qualifying tournament for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The organization identified
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REJOIN, SKIES, OPEN, ADMINISTRATION
Washington Times
U.S. tells Russia it won't rejoin Open Skies arms control pact
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration informed Russia on Thursday that it will not rejoin a key arms control pact, even as the two sides prepare for a summit next month between their leaders. U.S. officials said Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman
CNN
Biden administration won't seek to rejoin Open Skies Treaty after 2020 exit
(CNN) The Biden administration will not seek to reenter the Open Skies Treaty with Russia in response to that country's "failure to take any actions to return to compliance," a State Department spokesperson said Thursday. The 1992 treaty allows member countries
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ALABAMA, HANDCUFFS, AMPUTATION, DEPUTY
Huffington Post
Alabama Man Says Hand Had To Be Amputated After Handcuffs Were On Too Tightly
Atit Phetmuangtong / EyeEm via Getty Images An Alabama man (not pictured) claims his left hand had to be amputated because an officer applied handcuffs too tightly during his arrest. An Alabama man has filed a federal lawsuit against a local deputy, claiming
NPR
An Alabama Man Is Suing A Deputy Because He Says Tight Handcuffs Led To An Amputation
An Alabama Man Is Suing A Deputy Because He Says Tight Handcuffs Led To An Amputation Enlarge this image toggle caption Adam Berry/Getty Images Adam Berry/Getty Images An Alabama man is suing a Jefferson County sheriff's deputy for excessive force and civil
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COUNCILWOMAN, DEAD, LEFT, MONTANA
New York Post
Battered Montana tribal councilwoman ‘left for dead’ inside hotel room
A Montana tribal councilwoman was assaulted and “left for dead” inside a hotel room earlier this month before being found alive by a family member, according to a report and relatives. The victim, Silver Little Eagle, a member of the Northern Cheyenne tribal
ABC
Native councilwoman in Montana assaulted, 'left for dead,' family says
Silver Little Eagle is an elected council member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. A 24-year-old councilwoman for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana was beaten, robbed and "left for dead" last week, according to the local police department and her family
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TOOMEY, TWITTER, NOMINEES, DELETED
Washington Times
Toomey demands Twitter resurrect two Biden nominees' deleted posts
Sen. Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania Republican, is demanding Twitter resurrect deleted posts from two of President Biden’s embattled nominees for senior-level positions at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In a letter to the social media giant on
New York Post
Sen. Toomey calls on Twitter CEO to release deleted tweets from HUD nominees
Sen. Pat Toomey is calling on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to assist in recovering since-deleted incendiary tweets promoting the “Defund the Police” movement and propagating conspiracy theories made by two Biden administration Department of Housing and Urban Development
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BIDEN, HUAWEI, TOP, PICK
Washington Examiner
Biden’s top spy lawyer pick won’t promise not to work for China or Huawei in future
Senate Republicans hammered a former Obama National Security Council staffer nominated to be the intelligence community’s top lawyer over his private sector work for the Chinese government and Huawei, following his 12-4 vote passage through the Senate Intelligence
Fox News
Biden pick for top intelligence lawyer refuses to rule out working for CCP-linked Huawei in future
President Biden’s pick as chief legal counsel for the U.S. intelligence community refused to renounce the possibility of future work with the Chinese government or the tech giant Huawei. In a closed-door Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Wednesday, Christopher
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FRAYING, TOP, WARNS, II
Fox News
Top military official warns US peace with China and Russia 'fraying'
The highest-ranking U.S. military officer warned against "fraying" relations with China and Russia Wednesday, advising urgent action to improve global ties and prevent another "great power war." In a commencement address to Air Force Academy graduates, General
New York Post
Top general warns Air Force grads post-World War II order ‘fraying’
The “great power peace” that has dominated global affairs since the end of World War II is “under stress” and “fraying at the edge,” America’s highest-ranking military officer told Air Force Academy graduates Wednesday. “With history as our guide, we would
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RAIN, NATIONALS, STREAKER, BIG
Fox News
Streaker prances in rain at Nationals Park, attempts slick way to evade security
The Washington Nationals’ game against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night was suspended in the fourth inning due to the wicked weather that rolled through the Northeast. The stormy situation didn’t stop a naked fan from getting onto the field at Nationals
Huffington Post
Streaker At Washington Nationals Game Makes Big Splash During Rain Delay
Patrick Smith via Getty Images A streaker slides on the infield tarp during a rain delay between the Cincinnati Reds and against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 26 in Washington. A naked man made a big splash at Wednesday’s soggy baseball
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COURSES, DEVELOPMENT, WOKE, MILITARY
Fox News
US military offered 'woke' professional development courses on diversity, equity
The U.S. military’s Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) recently offered personnel virtual professional development courses, including one "woke" class focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. JSOC offered to civilian and military personnel a list of
Newsmax
'Woke' Topics Amid Military 'Professional Development' Courses
The U.S. military's Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in May offered 17 virtual professional development courses to its personnel, including several that covered so-called "woke" topics. One of the courses was titled "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,"
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STARS, FRIENDS, CRUSH, REUNION
Huffington Post
'Friends' Reunion Reveals Co-Stars' Crush That We Should Have Seen Coming
They were more than “Friends” ― almost. Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, whose Rachel and Ross were the romantic fulcrum of the classic TV comedy, revealed they had amorous feelings for each other offscreen. “The first season (1994) I had a major crush
Fox News
'Friends' stars reveal they had a real-life crush on each other during reunion special
It seems that one of the most prominent romances on "Friends" almost bled into real life between actors David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston. During the highly anticipated "Friends: The Reunion" special on HBO Max, the cast reunited to reveal some behind-the-scenes
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MILITARY, YARD, COUPLE, WIFE
ABC
Husband-and-wife military doctors gunned down in front yard, suspects apprehended
The victims, both "distinguished military veterans," were shot in "cold blood." Two suspects have been apprehended in the killings of an active duty service member and his wife, both of whom were military physicians, authorities announced Thursday. The "brutal"
Fox News
Virginia military couple shot dead in cold blood outside their home, police say
A manhunt was underway in Virginia on Wednesday after a husband and wife – both military veterans – were brutally murdered outside their home in Springfield, authorities said. The couple were shot in cold blood in their front yard just before 9:30 a.m., Fairfax
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BIG, TRUMP, LIE, POLL
New York Times
QAnon Now as Popular in U.S. as Some Major Religions, Poll Suggests
As hopes fade for a bipartisan inquiry into the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, it’s increasingly clear that the Republican base remains in thrall to the web of untruths spun by Donald J. Trump — and perhaps even more outlandish lies, beyond those of the former president’s
CNN
Judge says Trump's 'steady drumbeat' of the Big Lie could continue to inspire his supporters to take up arms
(CNN) A federal judge on Wednesday wrote that Donald Trump's "Big Lie" that the 2020 election was stolen from him could still inspire some of the former President's supporters to take up arms, as they did in January during the deadly US Capitol insurrection. The
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RANT, BEER, TRANSGENDER, WIFE
ABC
Judge orders mediation in transgender rant beer toss case
A New Jersey judge has ordered mediation in the case of a middle school vice principal who threw beer at people who were filming his wife’s rant against a transgender woman’s use of a public women’s restroom GALLOWAY, N.J. -- A New Jersey judge is turning
New York Post
NJ principal who dumped beer countersues group who filmed his wife’s transgender rant
The New Jersey vice principal who dumped beer on a group of people that were recording his wife’s transgender rant has filed a counterclaim of harassment against the onlookers. The patrons who captured Michael Smurro’s wife Lisa griping about a transgender
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HARRIS, AMERICA, CENTRAL, BUSINESS
Fox News
Harris to announce business investments in Central America as part of migrant strategy
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday will announce commitments from businesses and other organizations to invest in Central America to support economic development in the countries from where the migrant surge – which has overwhelmed border officials in
NPR
Harris Issues A 'Call To Action' To Invest In Central America
Harris Issues A 'Call To Action' To Invest In Central America Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Vice President Harris has announced a new initiative to bring business and economic investment to Central America's
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AMAZON, MGM, BUYS, JAMES
OANN
Amazon brings James Bond, Rocky to fight Netflix with $8.5 billion MGM buy
FILE PHOTO: Smartphone with Amazon logo is seen in front of displayed MGM logo in this illustration taken, May 26, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration FILE PHOTO: Smartphone with Amazon logo is seen in front of displayed MGM logo in this illustration taken,
Red State
Amazon Buys MGM, and I'm Hoping Against a Pot of Gold
For those of you concerned that Amazon was too small an enterprise, I’m here to wipe your worries away. As announced Wednesday, the retail titan went full Hollywood: To the tune of $8.45 billion, Jeff Bezos’s baby rattled Tinseltown with its biggest buy since
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METHOD, TURNER, DOUGLAS, KOMINSKY
Fox News
'Kominsky Method' star Kathleen Turner says chemistry with Michael Douglas was 'immediate'
Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas have been friends for over 40 years. They first starred together in the 1984 action-adventure "Romancing the Stone" and reunited on the upcoming third and final season of "The Kominsky Method." Turner, 66, plays Roz, the
USA Today
Douglas, Turner reunite for ‘The Kominsky Method’
Douglas, Turner reunite for ‘The Kominsky Method’ Nearly four decades ago, "Romancing the Stone" introduced audiences to the crackling chemistry between Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Now at 76 and 66 years-old, Douglas and Turner are back on screen
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SUPREME, COURT, RULING, TAXPAYERS
American Enterprise Institute
Supreme Court ruling gives taxpayers and tax advisers their day in court
Blog Post By Alan D. Viard On May 17, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a tax adviser could challenge an IRS reporting requirement in court without having to risk penalties and prosecution by first violating the requirement. Although the decision’s
New York Times
Supreme Court May Revisit Ruling on Native American Rights in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, confronting the consequences of its ruling last year that much of eastern Oklahoma falls within an Indian reservation, said on Wednesday that it would temporarily block a decision from an Oklahoma court that threw out a state
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TWITTER, GOVERNMENT, SPEECH, FREE
New York Times
Twitter Calls on Indian Government to Respect Free Speech
NEW DELHI — Twitter on Thursday pushed back against India’s increasingly heavy-handed efforts to police online speech, calling on the government there to respect freedom of expression and criticizing what it called “intimidation tactics” by the country’s police. In
Breitbart
Censor-Happy Twitter Begs Indian Government to Respect Free Speech
Twitter has called on the Indian government to respect free speech after the social media giant received a visit from Indian police at its office in New Delhi over its labeling of a tweet by a governing party spokesman as “manipulated media.” AP News reports
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POLICE, SCHOOL, ARMED, 11
Washington Times
Armed teacher thwarts kidnapping of 11-year-old student at Utah school: Police
A Utah teacher is being hailed a hero after police say he pulled his concealed firearm on a man who tried to kidnap an 11-year-old student. Ogden police said officers were called to Lincoln Elementary School on Tuesday when Ira Cox-Berry, 41, walked up to
Fox News
Police: Armed school worker stops attempted kidnap suspect
An armed school employee in Utah held off an attempted kidnapping suspect at gunpoint until officers arrived, police said. The incident occurred Tuesday when a man grabbed an 11-year-old girl at a school playground in Ogden. Police say he tried to pull her
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WOMAN, PARK, UNCONSCIOUS, APPROACHING
USA Today
Yellowstone bear runs at woman approaching with her phone. Now, park rangers are looking for her.
After video surfaced showing a woman walking toward a grizzly bear at Yellowstone National Park who then charged her, the National Park Service launched an investigation. The woman appeared to disregard the park rule to stay at least 100 feet from bears at
Breitbart
VIDEO: Drunken Fight at Water Park Leaves Woman Unconscious
A drunken fight occurred inside an Ohio water park recently when a person reportedly cut in line, resulting in two arrests and an intoxicated woman left unconscious, according to a video. As the New York Post reported: The footage, posted last Wednesday to
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BANS, IDAHO, GOVERNOR, BUSINESS
ABC
Idaho lieutenant governor bans masks while governor away
With the governor out of state, Idaho’s lieutenant governor issued an executive order banning masks in schools and public buildings, saying the face-covering directives threatened people’s freedom BOISE, Idaho -- With the governor out of the state, Idaho’s
Huffington Post
Idaho's Lt. Governor Bans Mask Mandates While Governor Is Away On Business
Janice McGeachin seized the moment. Idaho’s Republican lieutenant governor used her power as acting governor on Thursday to issue an executive order banning the implementation of mask mandates in public spaces. In a tweet, McGeachin said she was looking out
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ARREST, SEPARATE, CITY, INDICTMENT
CNN
New York City man charged with 19-count indictment for allegedly attacking three Asian Americans in three separate attacks
New York (CNN) A Brooklyn man has been arraigned today on a 19-count indictment for allegedly assaulting and menacing three Asian Americans in three separate attacks over the course of a month, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney's office. Joseph Russo,
CNN
NYPD makes arrest, recommends hate crime charges after two antisemitic incidents in Brooklyn
(CNN) A 20-year-old man is facing hate crime charges after allegedly beating two Jewish teens and yelling anti-Jewish statements at several men in two incidents that took place in Brooklyn over the weekend, according to a criminal complaint. Danial Shaukat,
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BIG, CHEESE, DRUG, DEALER
ABC
Big cheese no more: UK drug dealer caught out by cheese pic
A drug dealer in the English city of Liverpool thought he was the big cheese — until police got all the evidence they needed to arrest him from a picture he shared of himself holding a small block of creamy Stilton cheese LONDON -- A drug dealer in the English
Huffington Post
Cheese Photo Leads To Arrest Of 'Big Cheese' Drug Dealer In Liverpool
LONDON (AP) — A drug dealer in the English city of Liverpool thought he was the big cheese — until police got all the evidence they needed to arrest him from a picture he shared of himself holding a small block of creamy Stilton. Carl Stewart, 39, was sentenced
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SHARK, PASSENGERS, SPARKS, SCARE
Fox News
Massive shark terrifies passengers as it circles boat in the Atlantic Ocean
This is just another example of the ocean being terrifying. A video of a massive shark circling a boat full of tourists recently went viral on social media. In the footage, the shark clearly appears to be much larger than a full-size person and causes several
New York Post
Giant shark in TikTok sparks ‘megalodon’ theory after giving tourists a scare
A gigantic shark that gave a boat full of tourists a scare has sparked theories that it’s a megalodon — an extinct predator known for its enormous size. Musician Alex Albrecht captured the massive beast while at sea on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. “Sailed
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CARVILLE, ARROGANT, METROPOLITAN, DEMOCRATS
Breitbart
Carville: Democrats’ ‘Metropolitan Arrogance, Urban Smugness’ Hurts Us
Former Clinton adviser James Carville said Wednesday on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time” called out Democrats for exhibiting a “metropolitan arrogance” and “urban smugness” that he said was detrimental to Democrat efforts. Former Obama adviser David Axelrod said,
Red State
Carville, Axelrod Deliver Blunt Message to 'Smug,' 'Arrogant' Dems — They'll Totally Ignore It
I noted elsewhere yesterday that today’s Democrat Party is not the Democrat Party of our parents. Hell, today’s Democrat Party isn’t even the Democrat Party of former Clinton official James Carville and former Obama official David Axelrod, anymore. And no one
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TED, FLY, CRUZ, SWALLOW
New York Post
Twitter bites on revolting fake video of Sen. Ted Cruz munching a fly
​A fake video that shows Sen​. Ted Cruz apparently slurping up a fly and then washing it down with a swig of water during an appearance on Fox News went viral late Wednesday night with the hashtag “ToadCruz” trending. The video attracted Twitter users like
Red State
No, Ted Cruz Did Not Swallow a Fly and Wash It Down With a Swig of Water on 'Hannity'
No, Democrats, left-wing media sock puppets, and Twitter libs, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) did not swallow a fly and wash it down with a swig of water during a June 2019 appearance on “Hannity” — despite your best efforts to convince the Twittersphere that the doctored
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DISPUTED, ELECTION, FIND, FRAUD
Washington Times
Auditors find 'no evidence of fraud or political bias' in disputed N.H. election
PEMBROKE N.H. — There is no evidence of fraud or political bias in a controversial New Hampshire election where a recount and audit has drawn the interest of former President Donald Trump, auditors concluded Thursday. Rather, auditors investigating the election
ABC
Auditors find no fraud in disputed New Hampshire election
Auditors have found no evidence of fraud or political bias in a controversial New Hampshire election that has drawn the interest of Donald Trump PEMBROKE N.H. -- There is no evidence of fraud or political bias in a controversial New Hampshire election where
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SMALL, PANDEMIC, BUSINESSES, 26
Conservative Daily News
Just 6% Of Small Businesses Have Fully Recovered Pandemic Losses, Poll Shows
Just 6% of small businesses that were negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic have fully recovered their losses, a Job Creators Network survey showed. The vast majority of U.S. small business owners continue to “claw their way out” of the hole caused
Washington Examiner
Missouri loses 26% of small businesses to pandemic, government restrictions
Missouri lost about 26% of its small businesses during the pandemic and an unknown percentage remain stressed due to the recession.` Economic leaders shared data on small businesses and a wide range of other business topics during a recent Missouri Department
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BAKER, LAWSUITS, CHRISTIAN, THREATS
Washington Times
Christian baker still hounded by lawsuits, threats years after Supreme Court ruling
Authors doing online video book “tours” is common in the pandemic era. But Coloradan Jack Phillips had an unusual “sidekick” for his May 26 conversation with a reporter: attorney Ryan Bangert of Alliance Defending Freedom, a public interest law firm that’s
Washington Times
Lawsuits, threats continue to hound Christian baker
Authors doing online video book “tours” is common in the pandemic era. But Coloradan Jack Phillips had an unusual “sidekick” for his May 26 conversation with a reporter: attorney Ryan Bangert of Alliance Defending Freedom, a public interest law firm that’s
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GAME, KNIGHTS, VEGAS, VICTORY
Fox News
Fiala, Wild force Game 7 with 3-0 victory over Vegas
The Minnesota Wild have proven themselves to be a tough out. The Vegas Golden Knights could use some work on their finishing touch. Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist in the third period to break open a scoreless game, Cam Talbot had his second shutout of
Fox News
Golden Knights host a Game 7 for 1st time against Minnesota
The payoff for sharing the NHL’s best record comes Friday night for the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas will host a Game 7 for the first time when it plays the Minnesota Wild, who have staved off elimination by winning the past two games. "This is what it’s all
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TASMANIAN, YEARS, 000, BORN
New York Times
In Australia, Births of Tasmanian Devils Are a Milestone After 3,000 Years
MELBOURNE, Australia — Pink, hairless, deaf and blind, the roughly month-old joeys were but the size of a shelled peanut. Yet they were a momentous discovery for the conservationists who had set off across a dense eucalyptus forest in the dawn mist in hopes
Fox News
Tasmanian devil joeys born on Australian mainland for first time in 3,000 years
For the first time in more than 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils have been born in the wild of the Australian mainland. In a Facebook post earlier this week, New South Wales' Barrington Tops Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuary announced the historic births. ENDANGERED
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MAINE, WOMAN, SQUARE, TIMES
Fox News
Maine woman missing while visiting New York City, last seen in Times Square
Authorities in New York City are assisting in the search for a Maine woman who was last seen in Times Square on Monday before she vanished. Christine Hammontree, 29, a resident of Plymouth, Maine, was last seen on surveillance footage at a McDonald's in the
New York Post
Maine woman missing after getting into vehicle in Times Square
A 29-year-old woman from Maine has gone missing after she was last seen getting into a car in Times Square early Monday morning, according to police. Christine Hammontree was spotted on surveillance footage at McDonald’s in the Crossroads of the World getting
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DESANTIS, RON, NEW, DEMOCRATS
Breitbart
Ron DeSantis: 'Overwhelming' Numbers Moving to FL Registering As GOP
Many people moving to Florida are registering as Republicans because lockdowns in blue states caused them to reevaluate being a Democrat, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday. “So it’s interesting with Florida, like, the media at the beginning of this said,
Red State
Ron DeSantis Sees People Leaving New York as Democrats and Arriving In Florida as Republicans
One of the greatest fears of red states such as Florida and Texas is that their attractiveness is going to bring migrants from other states that want their low cost of living, low taxes, larger properties, and job availability, but then don’t learn their lesson
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ISSUE, REAL, COVID, IMPORTANCE
National Review
Biden COVID Advisor Says Search for Virus Origins Is Not ‘The Real Issue’
President Biden delivers remarks on the economy in Cleveland, Ohio, May 27, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) During a television appearance on MSNBC Thursday, Biden administration COVID advisor Zeke Emanuel discounted the importance of investigating the root
Breitbart
Ezekiel Emanuel Downplays Importance of Investigating Wuhan Lab Leak — ‘The Real Issue Is Not How This Happened’
Thursday, former Biden transition team COVID-19 adviser Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel dismissed the importance of investigating whether the COVID-19 outbreak was the result of a leak at the Wuhan lab. Emanuel acknowledged the need for “transparency” but said that the
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GAZA, CHIEF, ISRAELI, CRIMES
Washington Times
U.N. rights chief: Israeli strikes in Gaza may be war crimes
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. rights chief said on Thursday that Israeli forces may have committed war crimes in the latest, 11-day war with the militant group Hamas that rules the Gaza Strip. The remarks by Michelle Bachelet came as the U.N.’s top human rights body
Newsmax
UN Rights Chief: Israeli Strikes in Gaza May Be War Crimes
The top U.N. human rights body on Thursday passed a resolution aimed to intensify scrutiny of Israel's treatment of Palestinians, after the U.N. rights chief said Israeli forces may have committed war crimes and faulted the militant group Hamas for violations
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CRIMES, HATE, GARLAND, COORDINATOR
LA Times
Justice Department to boost resources to fight hate crimes, attorney general says
The Justice Department announced Thursday it was boosting resources, improving training and streamlining reporting procedures to help combat a troubling rise in hate crimes. To better respond to hate crimes, Garland wrote, top Justice officials will appoint
Washington Times
AG Garland: DOJ needs 'coordinator' to combat rise in hate crimes
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that a newly appointed coordinator will manage the Justice Department‘s efforts to combat the surge in hate crimes across the country. The coordinator, who will be named by Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta,
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VEGAS, JEWISH, ATTACKED, LAS
Breitbart
Jewish Man Attacked on Las Vegas Strip in Alleged Hate Crime
A Jewish man was allegedly attacked on the Las Vegas Strip on Wednesday by a man who appeared to have targeted him for being Jewish, shouted at him, attacked him, and knocked him down, causing abrasions and a concussion. Former Democratic New York State Assemblyman
New York Post
NYC EMT says he was attacked for being Jewish while in Las Vegas
A New York City paramedic said he was attacked for being Jewish and shoved the ground while vacationing in Las Vegas. Paul Lebowitz, 67, told reporters he was getting coffee with his family near the MGM Casino on Monday when a conversation with a stranger
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PALESTINIANS, BIDEN, PLAN, LAW
New York Post
Biden’s plan for a diplomatic mission to the Palestinians blatantly violates US law
As presidential candidate, Joe Biden was asked if he would reverse President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the relocation of the US Embassy to Jerusalem. Biden promised, “I wouldn’t reverse it.” But candidate Biden also proposed
Breitbart
Report: Biden’s Plan for Separate Jerusalem Consulate for Palestinians Is Illegal
President Joe Biden’s plan to re-open a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem is illegal under the Jerusalem Embassy Act, which requires all diplomatic functions in Israel’s capital to be conducted in one embassy, two former Trump administration officials claim. In
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NOOSE, EIGHTH, CONNECTICUT, AMAZON
USA Today
'It’s deplorable. It’s sickening': Eighth noose found at Amazon construction site in Connecticut
Amazon is shutting down a construction site in Windsor, Connecticut, again after an eighth noose was found there, the Connecticut NAACP said Wednesday. The latest incident occurred Wednesday morning, Connecticut NAACP President Scot X. Esdaile said. “We have
CNN
An eighth noose has found at an Amazon construction site in Connecticut
(CNN) After yet another apparent noose was discovered at the construction site of an Amazon fulfillment center in Windsor, Connecticut on Wednesday, local NAACP officials and town leaders voiced their outrage with Amazon and law enforcement authorities for
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HANCOCK, CALLED, AIDE, DEFENDS
Breitbart
After Being Called Serial Liar in Parliament Inquiry, Hancock Denies Claims
LONDON (AP) – Britain´s health minister on Thursday defended his handling of the coronavirus pandemic after a former top government aide alleged the government´s botched response had led to tens of thousands of needless deaths. Health Secretary Matt Hancock
ABC
Boris Johnson defends virus record after ex-aide's attack
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected claims by his former chief aide that he botched Britain’s coronavirus response and is unfit for office LONDON -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected claims by his former chief aide that he botched Britain's
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COVID, SYMPTOMS, LONGTERM, STUDY
CNN
Study finds majority of severe Covid-19 cases had longterm symptoms, as officials race to vaccinate
(CNN) Mask mandates are being lifted across the US. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are dropping. People are getting vaccinated. All these promising signs suggest the summer of 2021 could be very different from a year ago. Half of the adult population
Huffington Post
Are Fully Vaccinated People Who Get COVID At Risk For Long Term Symptoms?
Fly View Productions via Getty Images Breakthrough COVID-19 cases are rare — and most infections are pretty mild. The COVID-19 vaccines have been rightly celebrated for driving cases and hospitalizations down across the United States, but no vaccine on the
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TEBOW, COMEBACK, TIM, NONBELIEVER
Fox News
Super Bowl champ takes swipe at Tim Tebow, campaigns for own NFL comeback
Two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Jacobs said Thursday he wants to make an NFL comeback after seeing how Tim Tebow was able to latch onto the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. Jacobs, 38, has not played in a regular-season game since the 2013 season with
Fox News
Tim Tebow's comeback has another nonbeliever -- Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley is in the camp of nonbelievers when it comes to Tim Tebow’s NFL comeback at a new position with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Barkley, who never played professional football, appeared on ESPN Chicago’s "Waddle and Silvy" and rifted about Tebow’s
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MAST, DANGEROUS, WOKENESS, MILITARY
Breitbart
GOP Rep. Mast: ‘The Most Dangerous Thing for Our Military Is Wokeness’
During a Thursday interview with FNC’s “Fox & Friends,” Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) discussed the letter House Republicans recently sent to Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, which voiced concern with “the growing trend of left-wing extremism” in the
Fox News
Brian Mast slams ‘wokeness,' says it would be the 'most dangerous' thing for our military
After critics slammed the U.S. Army and the CIA for pushing "woke" recruitment advertisement, Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., told "Fox & Friends" on Thursday that "wokeness" would be the most "dangerous" ideology for the military to embrace. TWITTER EXPLODES OVER
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TRUMP, PROJECTS, RESTORING, TRIBAL
New York Times
E.P.A. to Modify Trump-Era Limits on States’ Ability to Oppose Energy Projects
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday said it planned to revise a Trump-era rule that limited the ability of states and tribes to veto pipelines and other energy projects that could pollute their local waterways. The Trump administration finalized
ABC
EPA restoring state and tribal power to protect waterways
The Environmental Protection Agency is restoring a rule that grants states and Native American tribes authority to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways WASHINGTON -- In the latest reversal of a Trump-era
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RV, FOX, SUPER, NASCAR
Fox News
HOW ONE NASCAR FAN WON AN RV FROM CLINT BOWYER BY PLAYING FOX SUPER 6
Joe Driscoll is a rather private guy, living in Eutawville, South Carolina, a peaceful, quiet town roughly an hour's drive from Charleston. As a drag racer in the 1970s and a mechanic by trade, Driscoll worked his way up the corporate ladder at UPS, where
Fox News
FOX Bet Super 6: Play the $10,000 'Quiz Show' and a NASCAR contest where you can win an RV
The FOX Bet Super 6 is offering players a chance to win $10,000 in this week's "Quiz Show" game , with questions ranging from sports to political tweets, to weather and more. On top of that, app users can play a NASCAR game for a chance to win a Camping World
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BOOM, EHLERT, 86, CHICKA
NPR
'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom' Illustrator Lois Ehlert Dies At 86
'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom' Illustrator Lois Ehlert Dies At 86 MILWAUKEE — Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes and vibrant hues in books including "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" put her among the most popular illustrators of books for preschoolers of the late
NY Daily News
‘Chicka Chicka Boom Boom’ illustrator Lois Ehlert dead at 86
“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” which was authored by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, was a best seller and remains one of the most recognizable children’s books of all time. Former President Barack Obama read the book to children at the White House on multiple
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INSURANCE, AI, POWERED, REVEALS
CNN
This $5 billion insurance company likes to talk up its AI. Now it's in a mess over it
(CNN Business) A key part of insurance company Lemonade's pitch to investors and customers is its ability to disrupt the normally staid insurance industry with artificial intelligence. It touts friendly chatbots like AI Maya and AI Jim, which help customers
Vox
A disturbing, viral Twitter thread reveals how AI-powered insurance can go wrong
Lemonade, the fast-growing, machine learning-powered insurance app, put out a real lemon of a Twitter thread on Monday with a proud declaration that its AI analyzes videos of customers when determining if their claims are fraudulent. The company has been trying
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COVID, VACCINE, WEEKS, PRODUCTION
ABC
Production of another COVID-19 vaccine to begin in weeks
Pharma firms Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline say they will begin production of another potential vaccine against COVID-19 within weeks PARIS -- Production of another potential vaccine against COVID-19 will begin within weeks, its developers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline
Fox News
Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline COVID-19 vaccine production to begin in weeks
Production of another potential vaccine against COVID-19 will begin within weeks, its developers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday as they launched a large trial enrolling 35,000 adult volunteers in the United States, Asia, Africa and Latin America. The
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COVID, RAGING, MANITOBA, NORTH
New York Times
The coronavirus is raging in Manitoba, hitting Indigenous people especially hard.
The coronavirus is now spreading faster in Manitoba than in any other province or state in Canada, the United States or Mexico, with Indigenous people and people of color hit disproportionately hard. Figures released on Wednesday show that over the last two
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: Canadian Province Is Now North America’s Virus Hot Spot
Live Covid Live Updates: Canadian Province Is Now North America’s Virus Hot Spot The coronavirus is spreading faster in Manitoba than anywhere else in Canada, the United States or Mexico, with Indigenous people and people of color hit disproportionately hard. The
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Angelina Jolie upset court didn't let kids testify in custody case: source
Angelina Jolie feels the California court system has failed her by not letting her children testify in her custody battle with ex-husband Brad Pitt, sources tell Page Six. The judge’s tentative decision to give Pitt joint custody of the kids came after nearly
CNN
Brad Pitt awarded temporary joint custody of his six children, sources say
(CNN) Brad Pitt has been awarded temporary joint custody of the six children he shares with Angelina Jolie, two sources with knowledge of the case told CNN. The decision was made a few weeks ago and Jolie's legal team has already appealed the judge's decision,