Aug 03, 2018
Happy Friday from Washington, where Trump administration heavies warn of Russia’s designs on the fall elections and an urban pastor calls Trump “the most pro-black president” in memory. Fred Lucas has both stories. Hans von Spakovsky visits the podcast to talk about no love lost for ICE in the City of Brotherly Love, and teams with Christopher Baldacci to criticize an Obama policy that shielded criminal aliens from deportation. Plus: Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano interview the lawmaker who founded the Media Fairness Caucus, Rachel del Guidice on conservatives and shutdown talk, and Kelsey Harkness and Bre Payton on Hollywood favoritism regarding sexual harassment. Have a great weekend.
New Report Shows Government Gave DACA Protection to Thousands of Criminals
Of the group of DACA beneficiaries with prior arrests, 13 percent of them—nearly 8,000 aliens—were arrested for another crime after they were in the United States.
Founder of Congress’ Media Fairness Caucus Has a Prescription for Curing Media Bias
“The liberal mindset is we know better than the American people what’s good for them, and therefore that entitles us to tell them what to think. That’s why so often today, whether it’s the social media platforms or … newspapers or … cable, that you have news stories that are really opinion pieces,” says Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas.
Trump Administration’s Fuel Economy Proposal Bucks California in Bid to Spur New Car Purchases
If the change is implemented, California and 12 other states would have to observe the less restrictive federal rules on auto emissions designed to convince consumers to buy new, safer cars and trucks.
Trump ‘Most Pro-Black President,’ Pastor Says in White House Meeting
The Rev. Darrell Scott, a Cleveland pastor and co-founder of the president’s National Diversity Coalition, said: “This president actually wants to prove something to our community, our faith-based community and our ethnic community.”
Conservative Lawmakers Weigh in on Trump’s Shutdown Threat Over Wall, Immigration
“While neither the president or myself or any member of Congress … want a government shutdown, the president is playing his hand well,” says Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind.
Trump Officials Warn of Russian Meddling in This Fall’s Elections
“We continue to see a pervasive messaging campaign by Russia to try to weaken and divide the United States,” says National Intelligence Director Dan Coats.
Problematic Women: Hollywood Creates Fox News Movie—but What About Harvey Weinstein?
Plus: Liberal website Media Matters attempts to smear Liz Wheeler, host of “Tipping Point With Liz Wheeler” on One America News, for her coverage of Planned Parenthood and abortion.
The Consequences of Philadelphia's ICE Decision
“Mayor Jim Kenney is allowing political correctness to compromise public safety,” says Hans von Spakovsky. Listen to the podcast or read the transcript.
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