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Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump

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Articles / Government / White House Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump There are no riots, and if there are, it’s Trump’s fault: Evocative of the 1992 Rodney King riots and 2020 BLM riots, Los Angeles residents are bracing for more violence as tensions explode and the legacy media airbrushes reality. By: Over the weekend, parts of the city of Los Angeles once again became a riot hub, complete with structures and vehicles set on fire, cinder blocks and other dangerous objects thrown at law enforcement, and major thoroughfares intentionally blocked by thousands, impeding travel on LA’s critical freeway system. Despite the mainstream media’s promises to cover President Donald Trump and his actions more neutrally in his second term, coverage accompanied by images and videos of the violence was scant, a move that will surely shape public perception of what’s happening in the city. Protests erupted in the City of Angels on Friday, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids targeting illegal aliens at multiple city locations, including the Fashion District in downtown LA and a Home Depot parking lot, arresting more than 100 people. The demonstrations turned violent when protesters clashed with ICE agents and the Los Angeles Police Department, hurling concrete chunks and prompting the use of tear gas and flash-bang grenades to disperse crowds. By evening, the unrest had escalated, leading to a citywide LAPD-issued tactical alert as approximately 200 rioters remained near the Westlake Home Depot, defying police orders to disperse. Protests grew from peaceful to violent and destructive Throughout the weekend, the riots against federal immigration raids escalated with more violent clashes in downtown, demonstrators setting Waymo self-driving taxis on fire and throwing objects at police, prompting the LAPD to declare an unlawful assembly. On Saturday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt released a statement saying, “In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles, California. These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.” Leavitt announced that Trump was deploying 2,000 National Guard troops due to the inaction “California’s feckless Democrat leaders” to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester. “The Trump Administration has a zero-tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs. These criminals will be arrested and swiftly brought to justice. The Commander-in-Chief will ensure the laws of the United States are executed fully and completely.” Soft-pedaling riots as “mostly peaceful” Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, a move California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called unlawful, as tensions rose with 27 arrests reported and multiple injuries between protesters and law enforcement. The unrest saw rioters protesting against deportation to Mexico and other nations, waving Mexican flags and blocking the 101 Freeway. Authorities resorted to using tear gas and non-lethal munitions to disperse the crowds and to protect law enforcement officers. Few legacy news outfits prominently featured the shocking images, and instead gave the lion’s share of time to blaming President Trump for starting the riots by having ICE conduct a raid. The National Desk reported yesterday that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said: “It’s an escalation that didn’t have to happen. Why were there raids? We had been told that he was going to go after violent criminals. It wasn’t a drug den. It was a Home Depot. It was places where people are working. So what was the point of doing this?” NPR in a Monday article, referred to the riots as “mostly peaceful.” In a Los Angles Times article on Sunday, Mayor Bass was quoted describing the protests as “relatively minor” and said “to say that the city is out of control, I don’t know what city they are talking about.” The Guardian‘s coverage describes the protests as “mostly peaceful” but escalating only after the National Guard’s deployment. CNN‘s Dana Bash said of the arson, rocks thrown at vehicles, and attacks on law enforcement, that this was not a “real riot.” Who was actually arrested? Bass continued her downplaying of the violent protests in a joint statement with L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis, where Bass supported Solis’ comment that “The individuals detained are hardworking Angelenos who contribute to our local economy and labor force every day.” However, Just The News on Sunday published the details surrounding some of those arrested. They include: Cuong Chanh Phan from Vietnam, whose criminal history includes a conviction for second-degree murder. From Mexico, Lionel Sanchez-Laguna’s criminal history includes discharging a firearm at an inhabited dwelling and vehicle, battery on spouse, or cohabitant, driving under the influence and willful cruelty to a child. Also from Mexico, Delfino Aguilar-Martines, whose criminal record includes assault with a deadly weapon that caused “great bodily injury.” Another Mexican citizen arrested was Armando Ordaz, whose criminal record includes sexual battery, receiving known or stolen property, and petty theft. At least one of the “hardworking Angelenos” hails from Peru: Jose Cristobal Hernandez-Buiron’s record includes robbery with a 10-year prison sentence. TOP STORIES Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative to combat abysmal literacy rates Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ LATEST EPISODES California In Crisis: Gov. Newsom, Mayor Bass blasted over illegal immigration & public safety failures Mom-Turned-Activist takes on California’s vaccine laws in explosive court battle Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ survive the Senate? Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all RELATED ARTICLES Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative

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Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative to combat abysmal literacy rates

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Education / Politics & Policy Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative to combat abysmal literacy rates Literacy rates have plummeted over the last half-century, with 34% of U.S. fourth-grade students below basic reading levels in 2022. 31% were below what’s considered “proficient.” By: On June 1, Second Lady Usha Vance launched her literacy initiative called the Summer Reading Challenge, which seeks to improve childhood literacy among students in kindergarten through 8th grade, the ages which are the most vital to literacy education and improvement. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reported a decline in reading proficiency, with 2023 scores for 13-year-olds dropping 4 points compared to 2020, and 9-year-olds scoring 5 points lower than in 2020. Only 43% of U.S. fourth graders scored at or above proficient in reading, with stark disparities by race: 17% of Black students and 21% of Latino students reached proficiency compared to higher rates for White and Asian students. The new program challenges children to read 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 5, 2025. They are instructed to track their progress using a reading log provided by the White House and participants must list book titles, authors, completion dates, and provide a brief reflection or drawing about their favorite book. Upon completion, children will receive a personalized certificate and a small prize, and are then entered into a drawing for a chaperoned trip to Washington, D.C. The literacy legacy Numerous literacy-related programs have been instituted by the White House throughout the nation’s history. Former First Lady Abigail Fillmore, First Lady of the United States from 1850 to 1853, did not establish a formal “literacy program” in the modern sense, but her most significant contribution to literacy was the creation of the first White House Library. A teacher since age 16, her initiative reflected her lifelong passion for education and reading, stemming from her belief in equal access to education for women. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt championed literacy through New Deal initiatives like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) library programs and bookmobiles, providing access to books for underserved communities, particularly during the Great Depression. As an avid reader and writer, Roosevelt used her “My Day” column and White House literary and poetry events to promote intellectual engagement and the value of reading. Her efforts, though not a single formal program, advanced literacy as a tool for empowerment, especially for poor, rural communities, and groups like African Americans and women. Perhaps the most famous FLOTUS literacy initiative was former First Lady Barbara Bush’s Foundation for Family Literacy, which to date has provided more than $110 million to create or expand family literacy programs throughout the country. Furthering the Bush family’s legacy, former First Lady Laura Bush initiated the National Book Festival in 2001, which still attracts more than 120,000 attendees each year. While not associated with the White House, Pizza Hut’s “BOOK IT!” program was created in 1984 by Arthur Gunther, then-president of Pizza Hut, in response to President Ronald Reagan’s call for businesses to support education. Inspired by his son Michael’s struggles with reading due to eye problems, Gunther collaborated with educators in Wichita, Kansas, to develop the program, which rewarded children with free Personal Pan Pizzas for meeting reading goals. Vance’s program also aims to promote mental health benefits like stress reduction through reading, as supported by Baylor College of Medicine research. The challenge is designed to be accessible nationwide, with schools and libraries expected to support its rollout. TOP STORIES Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative to combat abysmal literacy rates Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat LATEST EPISODES Mom-Turned-Activist takes on California’s vaccine laws in explosive court battle Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ survive the Senate? Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders RELATED ARTICLES Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever

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Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program

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Articles / Federal Agencies / Government Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program After 15 years, Noem’s action puts an end to a program that cost an estimated $3 billion to taxpayers while potentially violating their privacy. By: On Thursday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced via social media that the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) is ending the pricey and oft-politicized Quiet Skies program. “Today, I’m announcing TSA is ending the Quiet Skies Program, which since its existence has failed to stop a SINGLE terrorist attack while costing US taxpayers roughly $200 million a year,” she wrote in a press release. The Quiet Skies program, an initiative that began in 2010 and was officially launched in 2012 by the TSA, has sparked debate over its secretive monitoring of domestic air travelers deemed to be potential security risks. Originally intended to identify and track individuals who may pose threats to aviation, the program relied on behavioral analysis and data collection, often without passengers’ knowledge. Critics have long argued it raised privacy concerns and lacked transparency, while supporters have claimed it was a vital tool for ensuring safety in an era of evolving security challenges. Agency used program as political tool Noem went on to say, “DHS and TSA have uncovered documents, correspondence, and timelines that clearly highlight the inconsistent application of Quiet Skies. The program, under the guise of “national security,” was used to target political opponents and benefit political allies of the Biden Administration.” Noem also said that she is calling for a full Congressional investigation to examine corruption within the program. Perhaps the most well-known case is that of Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard, a decorated Army Reserve veteran who served in Iraq and Kuwait, and was later elected to the House of Representatives from Hawaii, was placed on the program’s watchlist in July 2024, prompting widespread controversy over allegations of political retaliation. Gabbard said on X that “I was put on a secret terror watch list after I publicly criticized [Kamala Harris]. No one will be safe from political retaliation under a Harris administration. I put my life on the line for this country. Now the government calls me a terror threat.” Both she and her husband, Abraham Williams, faced extensive screenings, with boarding passes marked “SSSS” for Secondary Security Screening Selection, which lasted up to 45 minutes per flight. Gabbard publicly condemned the surveillance, stating it caused her to “always be looking over my shoulder,” and described it as a betrayal of her 21-year military service. The TSA told Newsweek that the Quiet Skies program “is not a terrorist watchlist, [it] uses a risk-based approach to identify passengers and apply enhanced security measures on some domestic and outbound international flights.” Gabbard had been a frequent and vocal critic of the Biden administration and former Vice President Kamala Harris, and claimed her inclusion was a direct response to a July 22, 2024, Fox News interview during which she warned against Harris’ leadership, labeling it an act of “political retaliation.” Whistleblowers from the Federal Air Marshal Service confirmed her placement on the list, sparking outrage among Republican lawmakers and raising concerns about the program’s misuse to target individuals based on political views rather than legitimate security threats. Following Noem’s announcement, DNI Gabbard added in another ‘X’ post: “The Quiet Skies program has been used for nearly two decades to target and surveil everyday Americans, violating our constitutional rights and civil liberties, targeting political opponents, and costing taxpayers approximately $200 million per year, all while failing to stop a single terrorist.” Program used for political favors as well While many are aware of the program being used as a weapon, a June 4 press release from the DHS discloses how the program was abused in the other direction, namely, as a political favor: “Discovered documents, correspondence, and timelines clearly highlight the Biden’s inconsistent application of Silent Partners Quiet Skies and watchlisting programs, circumventing security policies to benefit politically aligned friends and family at the expense of the American people.” According to the timeline laid out by the DHS, in 2023, William “Billy” Shaheen, the husband of Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., was flagged twice as a “Co-Traveler with a Known or Suspected Terrorist” (KST) on flights between Boston and D.C. According to the DHS, after Shaheen was flagged the second time, his wife, Senator Shaheen, met with then-Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) top officer David Pekoske about her husband being on a watchlist. Within several days of the meeting, Shaheen was then approved by TSA to be added to the Secure Flight Exclusion List. The DHS explained that “This means that Shaheen was excluded from any future TSA Random Selectee designation, and Rules-based Selectee designation, such as Quiet Skies, Association Based Rule Selectee designation, or Silent Partner Selectee designation.” Criticism of the Quiet Skies program also came from the Air Marshalls themselves, who were integral to the program’s operations. In messages communicated to the Boston Globe in 2018, they expressed misgivings, arguing that the program wasted resources and distracted from legitimate airborne threats. The lack of oversight and reliance on subjective criteria, like behavioral checklists, further undermined its credibility. Air Marshals reportedly told The Globe that the program has them tasked with shadowing travelers who appear to pose no real threat — a businesswoman who happened to have traveled through a Mideast hot spot; a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, and ironically, a fellow federal law enforcement officer. TOP STORIES Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ LATEST EPISODES Mom-Turned-Activist takes on California’s vaccine laws in explosive court battle Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will

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Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories

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Articles / Government / White House Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Leaving the distraction of Thursday’s highly public sparring with former DOGE chief Elon Musk behind, Trump is touting thus-far accomplishments that he campaigned on. By: President Trump appeared Friday to try to refocus Americans’ attention on his administration – away from his feud with Elon Musk to the economy. “Prices are down, income is up, our Border is closed, gasoline is CHEAP, inflation is DEAD — Our Country is BOOMING! Companies are pouring into America like never before,” he posted Friday on Truth Social. An hour later, Trump posted again saying, “AMERICA IS HOT! SIX MONTHS AGO IT WAS COLD AS ICE! BORDER IS CLOSED, PRICES ARE DOWN. WAGES ARE UP!” The posts come one day after a mix of public insults and social media posts by both Trump and Musk, who backed Trump’s winning 2024 presidential campaign, then joined his administration to lead its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Trump also told ABC News and CNN on Friday that he was not interested in making up with Musk. On Thursday, during a state visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump spoke about the budget reconciliation package which the House passed, then sent to the Senate. Trump responded to a question about Elon Musk’s criticism of the budget reconciliation bill, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump expressed surprise and disappointment, stating, “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.” He stated that Musk was aware of the bill’s details and said, “Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody and he had no problem with it” until after leaving his role in the administration. Trump suggested Musk’s criticism stemmed from the bill’s revocation of electric vehicle mandates, noting, “He’s upset because we took away the EV mandate.” He also mentioned rejecting Musk’s pick to lead NASA. Trump defended the bill, calling it “one of the greatest bills ever presented to Congress” and emphasizing his intent to “fix” the issues raised, as stated on Truth Social. Musk responds in a series of X posts including one in which he said Trump is in the Jeffrey Epstein files “that is the real reason they have not been made public.” Musk also briefly threatened to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft before retracting the statement. TOP STORIES Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use LATEST EPISODES Mom-Turned-Activist takes on California’s vaccine laws in explosive court battle Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ survive the Senate? Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders RELATED ARTICLES Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering

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Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’

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America / Articles / Government / White House Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Has “Woke” worn out its welcome? After President Trump’s 2024 election, wokeness across industries has started to wane. As such, companies are scaling down or eliminating public and financial support of Pride Month-related activities and initiatives. By: After four years of failed social engineering, now it would appear that the United States is decidedly less “pride”-ful than in previous years, according to a look at currents in polling, politics, culture and business. “Get woke, go broke” became an everyday phrase in 2023 during the Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney scandal. Mulvaney, a biological male who presents as female, promoted the beer brand in an Instagram video highlighting their sponsorship of March Madness. Prior to and following that marketing disaster, other companies faced similar backlash from customers who wanted these organizations to simply conduct business, provide goods and services, and not pander to the “diversity, equity, inclusion” agenda. For its part, Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company that owns the Bud Light brand in North America, reportedly saw revenues drop by about $1.4 billion in 2023, primarily due to a decline in Bud Light sales in the United States after the product was eschewed by consumers and mocked widely for their business relations with Mulvaney. Corporations walking back “woke” marketing Despite this year marking the tenth anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, the Supreme Court case which legalized gay marriage, Pride events across the country are now facing funding shortfalls due to businesses and corporations scaling back or outright eliminating their sponsorship of such events. San Francisco Pride faces a $200,000 shortfall, and NYC Pride is down $750,000 in funding from 2024, The Guardian reported. A 2025 Gravity Research survey found a 60% drop in corporate Pride engagement from 2023 to 2024, with 39% of companies scaling back further in 2025. Major brand names such as Mastercard, Citi, Pepsi, Nissan and PwC have pulled their sponsorship of NYC Pride, one of the largest Pride events in the world. Brands like Anheuser-Busch and Target have reduced their Pride sponsorships, citing economic concerns or backlash from conservative groups. This suggests corporations perceive a risk in identifying too closely with the movement, possibly reflecting fatigue among certain consumer bases. Political pushback In January, the Trump administration implemented a “One Flag Policy” that bans the display of Pride flags, along with other non-U.S. flags like Black Lives Matter flags, at U.S. embassies and State Department facilities around the world. The policy, reportedly issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on January 21, 2025, mandates that only the American flag, with exceptions for the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) and Wrongful Detainees flags, can be flown or displayed at these facilities. Recent legislation, like Utah’s Pride flag ban, points to a segment of Americans—often aligned with conservative politics—who oppose the elevation of “pride” over traditional values, particularly the hot-button issues that come up: transgender athletes, tampon dispensers being required in high school boys’ bathrooms, and the infamous “Drag Queen Story Time” programs launched by public libraries and schools. Importantly, the ban also targets other flags, including political flags that support certain candidates or parties, like President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” flags. The buildings can still fly the United States flag, the Utah state flag and military flags. This could be interpreted as a form of cultural fatigue or, instead, a rejection of normalizing a lifestyle many sections of the public find extreme or offensive. The Biden administration publicly embraced LGBTQ+ characters and media influencers, inviting them to visit the White House. Military returning to traditional values On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,” which reinstates and expands a policy from his first term, banning transgender people from enlisting and serving openly in the military. The order directs the Department of Defense to update its medical standards to disqualify individuals with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria or a history of gender transition, arguing that such conditions are inconsistent with military readiness, cohesion, and discipline. It also prohibits the use of pronouns that do not align with an individual’s sex assigned at birth and bans sex-change surgery for service members. Additionally, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the United States Navy to rename its USNS Harvey Milk, an oil ship named after the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. Sports marketing takes notice and dials it down As of the publication of this article, nine NFL (National Football League) teams have declined to issue Pride Month proclamations. The Texas Rangers baseball team have also not issued a proclamation regarding Pride. Many sports enterprises have used social media to post fairly generic “celebrations” of “pride”, but they are far less spendy than the in-person festivities and galas of years past. As for this year, NASCAR — the stock car racing body estimated to be worth at least $3 billion, announced that they would post “Pride Month” messages on social media, but may have even backed away from that. In 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers met with intense backlash from their fans for allowing a queer and trans drag group called the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” to perform at the team’s Pride Night. The team hastily scheduled a Christian Faith and Family Night that drew thousands of attendees. GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) did not respond to a request for comment as of the publication of this article. TOP STORIES Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy LATEST EPISODES Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One

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Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat

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America / Articles / Religion / Security Amanda Head presses White House on anti-semitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat On Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Amanda Head was selected to sit in the ‘new media’ seat at the White House Press Briefing hosted by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Head asked two questions relating to the relevant news of the day. By: Today at the White House Press Briefing, Furthermore Podcast Host and Investigative Journalist Amanda Head joined the White House Press Corp in the “new media” seat, posing two bold questions to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Head pressed the Trump Administration on its response to rising antisemitic violence, as well as the controversial Democrat-led state restrictions on religious vaccine exemptions, especially for school aged children. Amanda opened by referencing a disturbing wave of violent incidents, including the deadly stabbing of Israeli embassy staff, the arson at Pennsylvania’s governor’s mansion while the state’s Jewish governor was inside, and the recent attack in Boulder, Colorado. “Does the president consider this domestic terrorism,” she asked, “and as such, are there official alerts to law enforcement, task forces, things like that?” Press Secretary Leavitt confirmed the Administration does consider such acts as terrorism, stating that, “this Administration has done more to combat that violence than any administration in history.” She added that President Trump “will stand up for Americans of all religions” and is committed to supporting policy efforts aimed at protecting Jewish Americans. Head’s second question tackled another growing concern for families: the issue of religious exemptions for childhood vaccines. Citing the February creation of a federal commission to reexamine the vaccine schedule, Head noted that several states, including California, Connecticut, and Maine still ban religious exemptions not only for school attendance, but for participation in sports and extracurriculars. “What the President wants to see [are] religious exemptions allowed across all 50 states,” Head stated, asking how enforcement would be handled, particularly in liberally defiant states like California. Leavitt responded, “The President supports religious exemptions for families when it comes to vaccinations.” She said this Administration would look into the specific state cases mentioned and evaluate potential executive actions. Amanda Head’s line of questioning drew praise online for pressing the White House on issues often overlooked in corporate media coverage. Both moments will be featured and analyzed in depth in the next episode of Furthermore with Amanda Head, which will be published on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. You can subscribe to Furthermore with Amanda Head Podcast on your favorite platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, amongst the other major streaming platforms. Be sure to also follow Amanda Head and the Furthermore Podcast accounts on X (formerly Twitter) for updates and behind-the-scenes coverage at @AmandaHead or @FurthermorePod. TOP STORIES Amanda Head presses Trump White House on anti-semitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act LATEST EPISODES Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ survive the Senate? Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders The Price of Freedom: Honoring Heroes & Defending America with Jimmy Graham on Memorial Day Rep. Grothman voted for Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ blasted Biden’s open border failures & welfare bloat RELATED ARTICLES Amanda Head presses Trump White House on anti-semitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering Trump: Putin call went ‘very well’, negotiations to start ‘immediately’ Trump to lift Syria sanctions, give country a ‘chance at peace’ Trump signs historic agreements with Saudi Prince

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White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’

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Uncategorized White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Jewish-Americans are increasingly feeling threatened and looking to the Trump administration on policy and protection. By: On Tuesday at the White House briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed President Donald Trump’s administrations stance on protecting all Americans, including those experiencing antisemitic terrorism. Leavitt told reporters, “As for specifically antisemitic terrorism and antisemitic acts of violence and those that are targeting Jewish Americans, this administration has done more to combat that violence than any administration in history, and one incident is one too many.” Referring to former President Joe Biden’s time in office, she stated that, “frankly, that’s something the previous administration was not willing to say.” “This president will stand up for Americans of all religions, of all faiths, of all creeds, and we will continue to look at policy measures and actions that we can take in addition to the actions that have already been taken to curb this antisemitic violence. And to Jewish Americans at home across the country, this President has your back.” TOP STORIES Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy LATEST EPISODES Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ survive the Senate? Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders The Price of Freedom: Honoring Heroes & Defending America with Jimmy Graham on Memorial Day RELATED ARTICLES Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering Trump: Putin call went ‘very well’, negotiations to start ‘immediately’

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Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use

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Articles / Government / White House Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use The prolific use of the White House autopen during the Biden administration — combined with what we now know about his media enablers covering-up his incapacities — has groups calling into question the validity of his directives and actions as president. By: Apro-energy group scrutinized eight of former President Joe Biden’s executive orders which pertained to climate and energy issues, but their research found no evidence that Biden ever spoke publicly about the contents of the climate change-oriented EOs. The group also asserts that the signatures on the EOs match Biden’s autopen signature instead of his genuine signature, thus calling into question whether the president ever knew about the executive orders. Power the Future, the organization who examined the orders, is now urging investigations from multiple bodies to determine if Biden knew of the executive orders and, if not, who did, and what course of action should be taken next. No evidence Biden knew about the EO’s signed with his name Daniel Turner, the founder and executive director of Power the Future, spoke to the Furthermore with Amanda Head podcast and said, “The curious thing about these executive orders is that we found no evidence at all that the President spoke of them on the record. He wasn’t asked a question by the media. He wasn’t stopped on Air Force One. He didn’t give a speech about it.” “There’s no evidence that the president was cognizant that this was done, that he directed it, that he was part of the decision. There was never any follow-up,” Turner continued. “The only evidence we have that the President signed it is the autopen signature and then some little statement on social media.” Turner said that his organization highlighted these specific orders because of their scope, how much damage they did to the energy industry and, by extension, to the overall economy and national security. Power the Future sent their findings to multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, along with the House and Senate Oversight Committees. Among the most critical of Biden’s executive actions on climate and energy include an Inauguration Day executive order in 2021 committing the federal government to net-zero emissions by 2050, a 2023 order banning arctic drilling, and an order requiring “clean energy” artificial intelligence centers, and a last-minute offshore drilling ban shortly before leaving office in 2025. Media enablers ran cover for Biden Turner also expressed his concern about the now-exposed media cover-up of Biden’s mental faculties as it relates to these executive orders. “The media was very complicit. And now we find out, because of all of these books and all the staffers that are leaking, we find out that Biden wasn’t aware of most things. And so our question is, who directed these decisions, and if the president didn’t direct them, which I don’t believe he did, they’re completely null and void. And people need to go to jail for impersonating the president, because that’s really what they did. They impersonated the president.” While Republicans and independent voters have questioned Biden’s mental abilities since the beginning of his presidency, most conversations regarding these concerns rose above mere gossip with Special Counsel Robert Hur’s 2024 report that Biden’s memory was “fuzzy,” “faulty,” and had “significant limitations” and then declined to prosecute Biden on the basis that a jury would not likely convict a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” Four months later in June 2024, Biden’s debate performance placed these concerns center-stage when he mumbled and fumbled through answers and often stared emptily into space. For years, colleagues, staffers, Biden family members and an ever-loyal news media denied that there were any cognition issues. MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough in 2024 famously said of Biden that “I think he’s better than he’s ever been intellectually, analytically, because he’s been around for 50 years […] This version of Biden, intellectually, analytically, is the best Biden ever.” Even after Biden’s disastrous confusion and rambling during his debate a few months later, former President Barack Obama tried to marginalize the impact of Biden’s self-immolation by tweeting that “Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know.” However, a number of these former defenders have now become critics of his mental cognition, most notably Jake Tapper, who once repeatedly dismissed concerns about Biden’s mental capacity. Tapper is on a media tour promoting his co-authored book titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.” TOP STORIES Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever LATEST EPISODES Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders The Price of Freedom: Honoring Heroes & Defending America with Jimmy Graham on Memorial Day Rep. 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Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy

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Articles / China / Government / White House / World Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy The ongoing trade disputes with China have shut down factories in China and increased prices on cheap imports into the United States. By: President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of violating a “quick deal” he made with the country to save its economy after he imposed tariffs. “The very high Tariffs I set made it virtually impossible for China to TRADE into the United States marketplace which is, by far, number one in the World,” he said in a Truth Social post. “We went, in effect, COLD TURKEY with China, and it was devastating for them. Many factories closed and there was, to put it mildly, “civil unrest.” In April, Trump imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, which resulted in China imposing a 125% tariff on U.S. goods. The countries agreed in mid-May to lower their tariffs, respectively, to 30% and 10%. As of Friday, Trump’s most sweeping tariffs are in a period of legal uncertainty. A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed them to temporarily stay in effect, a day after the US Court of International Trade blocked their implementation, saying the method used to enact them is “unlawful,” according to Yahoo Finance. “Because of this deal, everything quickly stabilized and China got back to business as usual,” also said in his Friday post. “China, perhaps not surprisingly to some, HAS TOTALLY VIOLATED ITS AGREEMENT WITH US. So much for being Mr. NICE GUY.” TOP STORIES Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering Trump: Putin call went ‘very well’, negotiations to start ‘immediately’ LATEST EPISODES Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders The Price of Freedom: Honoring Heroes & Defending America with Jimmy Graham on Memorial Day Rep. Grothman voted for Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ blasted Biden’s open border failures & welfare bloat Border Czar Tom Homan touts Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ as necessary solution to enhance border security Biden could’ve been quietly treating prostate cancer with ADT treatment for months, even during presidency RELATED ARTICLES Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering Trump: Putin call went ‘very well’, negotiations to start ‘immediately’ Trump to lift Syria sanctions, give country a ‘chance at peace’ Trump signs historic agreements with Saudi Prince Trump’s voyage to Gulf States to strengthen U.S. economic, diplomatic ties Trump signals no slowdown on 100th day, lays out ambitious agenda for trade, tax cuts and Mars Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling

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White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report

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Articles / Government / Politics & Policy / White House White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report As Americans watch the DOGE ticker move, showing how much money its cuts could potentially save taxpayers, Congress must codify as much as it can through legislation. By: The White House plans to send a package of domestic spending cuts, based on recommendations from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to Capitol Hill this week, according to Republican officials who spoke to several House GOP members on Wednesday. The proposed cuts aim to eliminate expenditures referred by DOGE for the chopping block, amounting to nearly $9 billion in previously approved spending reductions, targeting agencies like USAID and public broadcasting entities, such as NPR and PBS. DOGE, led by Elon Musk, has already implemented significant cost-saving measures without Congress, but Republican senators have expressed skepticism about formalizing these cuts into law. The spending cut recommendations will undoubtedly face challenges as Congress focuses on a broader tax and spending bill, with GOP leaders warning of limited legislative bandwidth before the next shutdown deadline of September 30, 2025. A potential legal challenge to the Impoundment Control Act could emerge if Congress resists, as the Trump administration considers unilateral action to enforce the cuts. TOP STORIES White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering LATEST EPISODES Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders The Price of Freedom: Honoring Heroes & Defending America with Jimmy Graham on Memorial Day Rep. Grothman voted for Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ blasted Biden’s open border failures & welfare bloat Border Czar Tom Homan touts Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ as necessary solution to enhance border security Biden could’ve been quietly treating prostate cancer with ADT treatment for months, even during presidency RELATED ARTICLES White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering Trump: Putin call went ‘very well’, negotiations to start ‘immediately’ Trump to lift Syria sanctions, give country a ‘chance at peace’ Trump signs historic agreements with Saudi Prince Trump’s voyage to Gulf States to strengthen U.S. economic, diplomatic ties Trump signals no slowdown on 100th day, lays out ambitious agenda for trade, tax cuts and Mars

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