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RIGHT ON CUE: CNN Dismisses Brutal GDP Report, Says People ‘Shouldn’t Panic’ Because Data is ‘Quirky’

By The First

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

CNN predictably rushed to the defense of the Biden administration Thursday after the Feds released a disastrous GDP report, claiming the public shouldn’t “panic” because data can be “quirky.” “We’ve had a lot of weird economic numbers and we just got another one… The US economy contracted at an annual rate of 1.4% in the …

NO SOUP FOR YOU! Biden to Skip ‘Eating Portion’ of Correspondents’ Dinner Because of ‘Covid Risk’

By The First

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

President Biden will reportedly skip the “eating portion” of this year’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner because of the health risks posed by COVID-19. “He’s made the decision he wants to attend, in a safe way, the White House correspondents’ dinner to showcase his support for the free press, for the work of all of you, for …

TIME TO PAY UP: GOP Introduces Bill to Prevent Biden from Canceling Student Loan Debt

By The First

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Republican Senator John Thune (SD) has introduced a bill that will prevent the Biden Administration from canceling student loan debt. Thune says it’s time for borrowers to pay up —taxpayers shouldn’t be responsible. “As Americans continue to return to the workforce more than two years since the pandemic began, it is time for borrowers to …

DISASTER: US Economy Shrinks 1.4%, Worst Quarter Since Start of Pandemic, Recession Looms

By The First

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

New data released from the Federal Government Thursday shows the US economy shrank by 1.4% in the first quarter of 2022, the worst period since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic two years earlier. From Fox News: The U.S. economy cooled markedly in the first three months of the year, as snarled supply chains, record-high inflation and …

TRAIN WRECK ADMIN: Energy Secretary Struggles to Plug-In Electric Car as Crowd Laughs in Her Face

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm needed help this week when she attempted to plug-in an Electric Car, asking those in attendance ‘How does this work?’ “Buckle up! We’re kickstarting an American EV future,” posted Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Get in y’all, we’re driving into an all electric clean energy future!” added the Energy Secretary. Watch the …

UPS AND DOWNS: Conservative Twitter Accounts Gain Followers, Libs Lose

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Someone must be flipping switches at Twitter HQ. Billionaire Elon Musk has conservatives declaring “free speech is back” and lefties losing their minds. In the wake of Musk’s recent Twitter takeover, thousands of accounts have been affected by massive follows and unfollows. Twitter says it’s all “organic” —users aren’t so sure. From Breitbart News… Former …

SCHIFF FOR BRAINS: Russia-Obsessed Rep Worried Musk Will Spread ‘Disinformation’ on Twitter

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Congressman Adam Schiff faced a fierce backlash on Twitter Wednesday after suggesting Elon Musk will promote “disinformation” on Twitter. The prominent Democrat previously spewed the Russia-Trump collusion conspiracy theory across social media for two years without any accountability. “Here’s my take on the world’s richest man buying Twitter: He makes a great car and rocket. …

WHAT? California to RAISE Gas Taxes Next Week as Fuel Prices Reach an All-Time High

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Lawmakers in California are poised to raise the state’s tax on gasoline beginning May 1st despite record-high prices at the pump. From Fox News: Newsom, a Democrat, had previously expressed support for helping California motorists experiencing pain at the pump by waiting to implement a 5.6% tax hike scheduled to take effect on July 1. …

JIM JORDAN: All We Want is Free Speech on Twitter and Liberals Lose Their Minds

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Congressman Jim Jordan weighed-in Wednesday on the progressive freak-out taking place on social media following Elon Musk’s successful bid to takeover Twitter, saying Liberals are “losing their minds” over Free Speech. “Democrats control: -Big Tech -Big Media -Congress -The White House -Hollywood -And sports We get free speech on Twitter, and they lose their minds,” …

VAX OR TAX: Rhode Island Dems Intro Bill to Mandate Vax, Failure to Comply Doubles Taxes

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

Democrats in Rhode Island introduced a COVID-19 vaccination mandate that hands out serious penalties for those who fail to comply: double the income taxes. “Every person of at least sixteen years of age who is eligible for immunization against COVID-19 and who resides in the State of Rhode Island, works in the State of Rhode …

‘SENATOR KAREN’: Boebert Blasts Elizabeth Warren for Claiming Musk ‘Dangerous to Our Democracy’

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

The libs are in full-on meltdown over Elon Musk. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) won’t stop screaming from the rooftops that Musk owning Twitter is ‘dangerous to our democracy.” Warren shared her thoughts on Twitter. “This deal is dangerous for our democracy. Billionaires like Elon Musk play by a different set of rules than everyone else, …

JOE CAVES: Biden to Comply with Court Order Blocking His Termination of Title 42 at the Border

By The First

Wed, Apr 27, 2022

The Biden administration will reportedly comply with a court order that prevented the White House from terminating Title 42 at the US-Mexico border. The order was first issued by President Trump and allowed federal agents to deport illegal migrants and asylum seekers to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. From Fox News: A Louisiana …