Police Officer Kim Potter, Who Fatally Shot Daunte Wright, Has Resigned

Kim Potter, the Brooklyn Center Police officer who shot Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, has resigned effective immediately. This is the letter that the now-former officer submitted to the Brooklyn Center mayor, acting city manager and police chief. https://t.co/x05OlaxCaB pic.twitter.com/xPwGsBdiKf — Mara Gottfried (@MaraGottfried) April 13, 2021 “I am tendering my resignation from the … Continue reading Police Officer Kim Potter, Who Fatally Shot Daunte Wright, Has Resigned

Sen. Wicker says corporate tax hikes on small businesses is job killer

President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with lawmakers to discuss the American Jobs Plan in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, April 12, 2021, in Washington. Seated alongside Biden are Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 10:42 AM PT – Tuesday, April 13, 2021 … Continue reading Sen. Wicker says corporate tax hikes on small businesses is job killer

Jason Rantz slams ‘soulless’ anti-police rhetoric from Rep. Tlaib, others on left

Radio talk show host Jason Rantz slammed Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and other Democratic “partisan ghouls” for their “soulless” anti-police rhetoric. Tlaib called for “no more policing” after the shooting of Daunte Wright outside Minneapolis, calling officers’ tactics “inherently [and] intentionally racist.” RASHIDA TLAIB TAKES HEAT FOR ‘NO MORE POLICING’ COMMENT AFTER DAUNTE WRIGHT SHOOTING JASON RANTZ: My first thoughts were … Continue reading Jason Rantz slams ‘soulless’ anti-police rhetoric from Rep. Tlaib, others on left

Pollak: ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt, Not Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, Needs to Be Fired

Jonathan Greenblatt has turned the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) from a credible Jewish civil rights organization into a partisan attack machine that undermines civil rights and encourages further division and hatred within American society. This week, Greenblatt is calling for Fox News host Tucker Carlson to be fired over his remarks on immigration. It is Greenblatt, … Continue reading Pollak: ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt, Not Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, Needs to Be Fired

House Campaign Committees Fight to Outraise Each Other

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced Tuesday it outraised the Republican National Campaign Committee (NRCC) overall in the first quarter of 2021. The DCCC narrowly outraised the NRCC overall in the first quarter of 2021. The DCCC reportedly raised $34.1 million in the first quarter compared to the NRCC who reported their fundraising numbers last Thursday, showing they raised … Continue reading House Campaign Committees Fight to Outraise Each Other

Texas, Missouri sue Biden administration over scrapping of ‘Remain-in-Mexico’ policy

Texas and Missouri on Tuesday sued the Biden administration for its scrapping of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) – demanding the program, which kept migrants in Mexico while their immigration hearings played out, be restored. “President Biden could immediately remedy the influx of crime pouring across our border by reinstating the Migrant Protection Protocols,” Texas Attorney … Continue reading Texas, Missouri sue Biden administration over scrapping of ‘Remain-in-Mexico’ policy

Schumer disagrees with Tlaib’s controversial call to end policing in the US, calls for Dem legislative reforms

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., seemed to disagree with Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., after the House member said on Twitter that policing in the U.S. “can’t be reformed” and should be eliminated altogether. Schumer was speaking at a news conference where leaders addressed anti-Asian crimes and discussed proposed legislation targeting violent crimes motivated by a belief that … Continue reading Schumer disagrees with Tlaib’s controversial call to end policing in the US, calls for Dem legislative reforms

Biden meeting Dems with Farrakhan ties the same day as funeral for officer killed by Farrakhan supporter

President Biden is meeting Tuesday with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), which includes several members with strong ties to outspoken anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan, on the same day he attended a memorial service for the Capitol Police officer who was killed by a 25-year-old Farrakhan supporter. Noah Green, who identified himself as a “Follower of Farrakhan” and likened … Continue reading Biden meeting Dems with Farrakhan ties the same day as funeral for officer killed by Farrakhan supporter

Survey: Democrats Say More Important to Make It ‘Easier’ to Vote than Prioritizing ‘No Cheating’ in Elections

A majority of U.S. likely voters believe it is more important to secure the integrity of the election and prevent cheating than make it “easier” to vote, but a majority of Democrats disagree, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Tuesday revealed. The survey, taken April 11-12, among 1,000 U.S. likely voters, asked, “Which is more important: … Continue reading Survey: Democrats Say More Important to Make It ‘Easier’ to Vote than Prioritizing ‘No Cheating’ in Elections

Poll: 62% of Voters, Including 59% of Black Voters, Say Voter ID Laws Do Not Discriminate

A majority of likely voters, including a majority of black voters, do not believe voter identification laws discriminate, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Tuesday found. Prominent leftists across the board — from President Biden to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) — have described basic election integrity measures, such as the recent law signed in … Continue reading Poll: 62% of Voters, Including 59% of Black Voters, Say Voter ID Laws Do Not Discriminate

Iran Tells UN it Will Enrich Uranium to 60% After Natanz

Iran will begin enriching uranium at 60 percent purity — dangerously close to weapons-grade enrichment — following the alleged Israeli attack on its Natanz nuclear facility, the regime’s deputy foreign minister said Tuesday. Abbas Araghchi, who also serves as Tehran’s nuclear negotiator, told state-affiliated media that Iran has informed the UN’s nuclear watchdog, International Atomic … Continue reading Iran Tells UN it Will Enrich Uranium to 60% After Natanz

Sixth Circuit Upholds Ohio Law Protecting Unborn Babies with Down Syndrome

Ohio Governor Mark DeWine speaks to volunteers at Republican Party headquarters during a campaign stop in Columbus, Ohio, November 6, 2006. (Matt Sullivan/Reuters) The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an Ohio law that prohibits abortions chosen on the basis of a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis. The law, called the “Down Syndrome Non-Discrimination Act,” … Continue reading Sixth Circuit Upholds Ohio Law Protecting Unborn Babies with Down Syndrome

Mitch McConnell Slams Democrat Infrastructure Proposal as ‘Orwellian,’ Now Anything Can Be ‘Labeled Infrastructure’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) slammed the Democrats on the Senate floor Tuesday for an “Orwellian campaign” that seeks to relabel many progressive policies as “infrastructure.” The Minority Leader was referencing President Joe Biden’s $2.25 trillion proposal, which Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) defended by tweeting paid leave, child care, and caregiving are “infrastructure” related items to include … Continue reading Mitch McConnell Slams Democrat Infrastructure Proposal as ‘Orwellian,’ Now Anything Can Be ‘Labeled Infrastructure’

Burn the Dictionary, Cont.

An ICE officer is seen at Otay Mesa immigration detention center in San Diego, Calif., May 18, 2018. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters) I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the tendency of major news outlets to refuse to use phrases such as “alien” or “illegal immigrant” and, thereby, to confuse the hell out of their readers: … Continue reading Burn the Dictionary, Cont.

Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee to Introduce Bill to End MLB’s Antitrust Immunity

Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) will introduce legislation to end Major Leagues Baseball’s (MLB) special immunity from antitrust law Tuesday. The legislation intends to expose MLB to legal risks and alter existing business partnerships, particularly concerning “minor league baseball, franchise relocation, intellectual property and several other topics central to upcoming negotiations over a … Continue reading Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee to Introduce Bill to End MLB’s Antitrust Immunity

Riot Breaks Out in Portland over Shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota

Portland, Oregon, police declared a protest over the shooting death of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to be a riot after the crowd turned violent Monday night. Police made multiple arrests after orders to disperse were ignored. At about 8:30 p.m. Monday night, a crowd gathered at the Penumbra Kelly Building and began throwing … Continue reading Riot Breaks Out in Portland over Shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota

Biden’s Team Touts Multinational ‘Commitment’ for More Border Guards in Mexico, Central America

The Biden Administration has secured “commitments” with Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras to secure their borders and stem the flow of migration overwhelming the U.S.-Mexico international boundary, a top U.S. official and the White House said Monday. Nevertheless, the “commitments” exclude El Salvador, a country fueling the border crisis, amid friction between the Biden administration and … Continue reading Biden’s Team Touts Multinational ‘Commitment’ for More Border Guards in Mexico, Central America

Ford, GM, Other Michigan Companies Denounce State Senate Voting Bills

Ford, General Motors, and 30 other Michigan companies are denouncing voting bills introduced by the Michigan state Senate. The businesses released a joint statement Tuesday saying they are united for principles such as equal ballot access, and against moves that limit voting in “historically disenfranchised communities.” “Our nation is strongest when we stand together,” the … Continue reading Ford, GM, Other Michigan Companies Denounce State Senate Voting Bills

Joe Biden Warns Vladimir Putin to Respect Ukraine; Calls for Summit

President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, warning him to respect the territory of Ukraine or face consequences from the United States. “President Biden emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the White House revealed in a readout of the call sent to reporters. The White … Continue reading Joe Biden Warns Vladimir Putin to Respect Ukraine; Calls for Summit

Kerry on China: ‘Yes, We Have Big Disagreements’ — ‘But Climate Has to Stand Alone’

Biden administration climate czar John Kerry during Tuesday’s “CNN Newsroom” emphasized the importance of the United States and China working together to reduce emissions. Kerry acknowledged the two countries “have big disagreements” on issues but stressed the climate crisis cannot be resolved “without China being at the table.” “We cannot resolve the climate crisis without … Continue reading Kerry on China: ‘Yes, We Have Big Disagreements’ — ‘But Climate Has to Stand Alone’

Rashida Tlaib takes heat for ‘no more policing’ comment after Daunte Wright shooting

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is facing intense criticism after calling for “no more policing” in the wake of the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by a law enforcement officer. “It wasn’t an accident. Policing in our country is inherently [and] intentionally racist. Daunte Wright was met with aggression [and] violence. I am done with those who condone government funded murder. No more … Continue reading Rashida Tlaib takes heat for ‘no more policing’ comment after Daunte Wright shooting

Report: John Durham Subpoenaed Liberal Think Tank, Brookings Institution in Russia Origins Probe

Special Counsel John Durham issued a subpoena to the Brookings Institution, a liberal think tank, late last year as part of his investigation into the origins of the probe into alleged “Russian collusion” with Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. The New York Times reported Monday that Durham asked for information about a former Brookings researcher named … Continue reading Report: John Durham Subpoenaed Liberal Think Tank, Brookings Institution in Russia Origins Probe

Donald Trump: FDA Pause of Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine a ‘Terrible Disservice’ to the World

Former President Donald Trump condemned President Joe Biden’s administration for pausing the delivery of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine Tuesday. “The Biden Administration did a terrible disservice to people throughout the world by allowing the FDA and CDC to call a ‘pause’ in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine,” Trump wrote … Continue reading Donald Trump: FDA Pause of Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine a ‘Terrible Disservice’ to the World

Biden proposes summit with Putin in coming months 

President Biden on Tuesday proposed a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming months, but suggested it take place in a third country – outside of the United States and Russia. The president spoke with Putin on Tuesday to discuss a number of “regional and global issues.” “President Biden reaffirmed his goal of building a … Continue reading Biden proposes summit with Putin in coming months 

GOP lawmakers urge VP Harris to visit border ASAP: ‘We invite you to make the journey’

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., and six other GOP lawmakers are urging Vice President Kamala Harris to visit the U.S.-Mexico border as soon as possible. Congress members note that President Biden on March 24 tapped Harris to lead “efforts to stem migration across the U.S.-Mexico border.” “There is no substitute for seeing overcrowded migrant facilities in person and … Continue reading GOP lawmakers urge VP Harris to visit border ASAP: ‘We invite you to make the journey’

Biden wants to withdraw all 2,500 US troops from Afghanistan by 9/11: senior defense official

President Biden plans to remove all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, a senior defense official confirmed to Fox News.  If that happens, that would mean that all American forces will be out of the country by the 20th anniversary of the Al Qaeda attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.  The … Continue reading Biden wants to withdraw all 2,500 US troops from Afghanistan by 9/11: senior defense official

Ramadan in Pakistan Opens with Deadly Mobs After Police Arrest Islamist Leader

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a radical Islamist organization in the country, launched violent mob attacks in nearly every major city there that continued into Tuesday and have reportedly resulted in the deaths of 12 of its members. TLP has consistently organized violent mob protests since October calling for the removal of the French ambassador to Islamabad … Continue reading Ramadan in Pakistan Opens with Deadly Mobs After Police Arrest Islamist Leader

Gov. Noem Urges President Biden to Reconsider Ban on Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration

In a letter sent Tuesday, Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) requested President Joe Biden reverse his ban on Independence Day fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Noem argued it would continue an agreement the government made with the state in 2020, according to Fox News. “Last month, the National Park Service (NPS) notified us that they would be reneging … Continue reading Gov. Noem Urges President Biden to Reconsider Ban on Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration