🗞️ #059 | Biden's Executive Order on the Illegal Migrant Crisis Does *checks notes* Nothing
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It’s FRIDAY, June 7th!
I am back from a short summer hiatus and vacation in southern Spain. If you follow me on Instagram, you got a peek into the vacation. Vacations are great, but I always struggle to get back into the swing of things and settle back into my routine.
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🌟 Feature Story: Biden's Executive Order on the Illegal Migrant Crisis Does *checks notes* Nothing 🌟
Biden's executive order, setting a 2,500 migrant cap per week at the southern border, has sparked bipartisan criticism. Critics argue it’s a political stunt rather than a genuine solution, with Republicans blaming Biden for the crisis and nonprofits highlighting risks to asylum seekers' due process. If daily encounters stay just below the threshold, the border would see over 912,000 encounters annually, far fewer than the 2.6 million projected for FY 2024. The order's temporary measures and reliance on fluctuating numbers raise doubts about its long-term efficacy, making it seem more about optics than addressing the root issues.
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🦠🧨 Takeaways from Fauci’s Heated House Hearing: A Comedy of Errors. Fauci’s recent congressional hearing was a circus of finger-pointing and deflections, with no new revelations in sight. Highlights include Fauci denying knowledge of his adviser's alleged FOIA evasion and distancing himself from the infamous six-foot social distancing rule. Heated exchanges with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene added drama, but the true bombshell was audio revealing Fauci's push to inconvenience the unvaccinated to compel compliance. The hearing left many questions unanswered, ensuring the debate over COVID-19 policies and Fauci's role is far from over.
👀 🚨 Did Biden Exploit Beau's Death Again Just Days Before Hunter's Trial? In a move stirring fresh controversy, President Joe Biden’s visit to his late son's widow, Hallie Biden, has raised eyebrows just before her testimony in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. The White House maintains it was a purely personal visit on Beau's death anniversary, denying any connection to the legal proceedings. Critics, however, see it as another instance of Biden blending personal grief with political maneuvering. As Hunter’s trial looms, public trust in the Biden administration faces heightened scrutiny and skepticism.
🚨🇺🇸 The Trump Conviction Drama – Secret Service, Senate Standoffs, and Felonious Fallout. Trump's latest legal entanglement has turned into a spectacle, with the former president convicted on 34 felony counts and the Secret Service potentially following him to prison. Florida’s laws mean Trump loses key rights, like voting and gun ownership, adding to his woes. GOP senators are throwing a wrench in the works, blocking Biden’s nominees and legislative efforts, causing government gridlock. As this drama unfolds, America watches a political circus where the clowns are often behind the scenes.
🧼 🗞️ The Washington Post: A Soap Opera of Leadership, Integrity, and Financial Despair. Sally Buzbee's abrupt exit as the Washington Post's first female executive editor has stirred a storm of controversy. Amid mounting financial woes and a dwindling readership, CEO Will Lewis’s blunt directive to staff—"Let’s not sugarcoat it. It needs turning around. Right?"—highlights the urgent need for change. Interim editor Matt Murray's arrival aims to stabilize the newsroom, yet diversity concerns persist with a leadership overhaul resembling an old boys' club. As the Post navigates this turbulent phase, one thing's for sure: The Post is getting a lesson of FAFO.
🚨😬 Biden's Gaffe-Filled Interviews Expose His Decline: Time and Wall Street Journal Weigh In. President Biden's frequent gaffes, highlighted by recent blunders like confusing Xi Jinping with Vladimir Putin, have amplified concerns about his cognitive decline. Media outlets like Time and the Wall Street Journal are finding it harder to downplay these issues, spotlighting his misstatements and memory lapses. Age and cognitive fitness are becoming unavoidable topics as the 2024 election approaches, with Biden's ability to lead effectively under increasing scrutiny. These mounting concerns could significantly influence voter perception and the political landscape.
In case you missed it…
Beyond the Headlines: Trump Found Guilty - Q & A
In this paid subscriber episode of "Thinking Out Loud," I am joined by Rachel Reeves from “Here are the Headlines” and the Substack “Rachel Reeves Writes.” We discuss the recent guilty verdict of former president Donald Trump and the Republican Presidential nominee on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
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