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JOE RESPONDS: Biden Calls Brittney Griner Sentence ‘Unacceptable’

By The First

Thu, Aug 4, 2022

President Biden issued a statement Thursday after WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for “drug smuggling.” “Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney. It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia …

BREAKING: WNBA Star Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison by Russian Judge for ‘Drug Smuggling’

By The First

Thu, Aug 4, 2022

WNBA Star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison Thursday by a Russian judge for drug possession and drug smuggling. Griner offered an apology ahead of the sentencing. “I want to apologize to my teammates, my club, my fans and the city of (Yekaterinburg) for my mistake that I made and the embarrassment …

BREAKING NOW: DeSantis Suspends Soros-Backed State Attorney for ‘Violating Oath of Office’

By The First

Thu, Aug 4, 2022

BREAKING NOW: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces he is suspending Florida State Attorney for refusing to enforce certain laws. “You can’t just say you’re not going to prosecute certain offenses,” began DeSantis. “He then said he won’t enforce any laws related to protecting the Right to Life in Florida,” he added. This is a developing …

FULL COURT PRESS: Russian Prosecutors Want Brittney Griner Behind Bars for 10 Years

By The First

Thu, Aug 4, 2022

Griner has expressed remorse —but it may not be enough. According to a report from The Daily Mail, WNBA all-star Brittney Griner apologized to her family and teammates during closing arguments of her drugs trial in Russia today, where prosecutors are demanded she be sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for carrying a cannabis vape …

DeSANTIS: Dems Approved George Floyd Riots, Banned Lockdown Protests, ‘They’re Frauds’

By The First

Thu, Aug 4, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis blasted public health officials in liberal cities Thursday, saying they gave the green light to George Floyd riots but banned Americans protesting COVID lockdown orders. “When the George Floyd riots were happening [public health experts] said…we don’t believe rioting is bad for covid. It’s so important that you have to do …

‘PREPARE FOR LIBERAL MELTDOWN’: Team DeSantis Teases Big Announcement, Speculation Runs Wild

By The First

Thu, Aug 4, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is prepping an announcement for Thursday morning –one that may trigger a liberal meltdown, according to Team DeSantis. Governor spox Christina Pushaw teased t “MAJOR announcement tomorrow morning from @GovRonDeSantis. Prepare for the liberal media meltdown of the year,” Pushaw wrote. “Everyone get some rest tonight.” Speculation is running wild, but …

‘WHAT A BUNCH OF WEASELS’: Joe Rogan Blasts Biden Admin for Trying to Redefine ‘Recession’

By The First

Thu, Aug 4, 2022

Add podcaster Joe Rogan to the list of people who aren’t buying Biden’s new definition of “recession.” During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan blasted Biden and Co. for attempting to change the definition of “recession” from its long-held meaning of two consecutive quarters of shrinking GDP. Rogan made the remarks after …

CONGRESSWOMAN DEAD: Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski in Fatal Car Crash

By The First

Wed, Aug 3, 2022

A tragic accident. According to a report from The New York Post, Indiana Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was involved in a two-car crash that killed her and three others in her home state. From The New York Post: Walorski, 58, was riding in an SUV with her press secretary, Emma Thomson and St. Joseph County Republican …

ENDING ADDICTION: DeSantis Makes Huge Investment in Battling Opioid Addiction in FLA

By The First

Wed, Aug 3, 2022

During a press conference on Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the debilitating effects of the opioid crisis and announced a new program to help Florida famillies. The program, called Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE), will help prevent overdose deaths in Florida. “The network of addiction care – Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) – is the first …

BREAKING: Biden Signs Executive Order to ‘Safeguard Abortion’

By The First

Wed, Aug 3, 2022

President Biden signed an Executive Order Wednesday to “safeguard abortion” weeks after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade and sent the issue back to individual states and voters. “Today, I’m signing the second executive order that responds to the healthcare crisis that has unfolded since the Supreme Court overturned Roe, and that women are …

WE’RE GONNA KEEP SENDING ‘EM: Governor Abbott Says More Buses on the Way, More Cities on the List

By The First

Wed, Aug 3, 2022

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has no intentions of letting up on his migrant busing initiative —in fact, Abbott plans to expand the strategy, possibly even dropping off in new Dem-run cities. Abbott spoke with Fox News’ Sean Hannity on a recent episode of Hannity. Believe me, we have more buses headed their way as we …

PRESS SECRETARY: It’s ‘Unconstitutional’ for Individual States to Decide on Abortion Rights

By The First

Wed, Aug 3, 2022

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declared the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V Wade “Unconstitutional” Wednesday, urging the federal government to decide the issue rather than individual states. “When the Supreme Court made this extreme decision, it was an Unconstitutional action,” declared the Press Secretary. “This is a right that women had!” she …