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Monday, September 11, 2023

As We See 22nd Anniversary of 9/11, Many Americans Struggle to Remember What That Day was Really Like

NPR: Monday marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks. It was a raw, searing day for Americans who watched the Twin Towers collapse, the Pentagon burn and a plane meant for the U.S. Capitol slam into a Pennsylvania field. More than 3,000 people died. But the terrorist attacks are now fading into history, now that American troops are no longer at war. For many Americans, 9/11 is now simply a date to mark, much like December 7th with the Pearl Harbor attacks. Even the military war colleges are moving on. The talk is not of 9/11 the subsequent invasion of Afghanistan and lessons learned, but China and new weapons needed (NPR). Not everyone has forgotten what happened during that dark day. NBC: More than 1,000 people were expected Sunday to scale 110 flights of stairs — the same number as were in the World Trade Center towers — during the San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, one of several weekend events in the San Diego area commemorating those lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks (NBC). Attorney Marina Medvlin: According to an FBI report, American Israeli Danny Lewin attempted to stop two of the terrorists on the plane when a third terrorist fatally stabbed him from behind. His was recorded as the first death from the 9/11 Islamist terror attack. The world would’ve been such a different place if Danny succeeded (Twitter).

California Democrats Push Bill Allowing Judges to Consider Gender Affirmation During Child Custody Battles

Free Press: California Democrats this week passed a bill ordering judges to consider gender affirmation as part of a child’s health, safety, and welfare when deciding parental custody or visitation rights. The proposals now head to Democratic governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. The bill, which the Assembly approved Friday by a 57-16 vote, orders judges to favor parents who “affirm” their children in the context of custody disputes. It intersects with another piece of legislation, which the Senate approved Thursday 40-0, instructs judges to consider parents’ affirmation of their child’s preferred identity when deciding visitation rights—including if the visits need to be supervised (Free Press). Fox News: Jonathan Zachreson, also a “Protect Kids California” activist, told Fox News the measure could be indicative of things to come across the U.S. at some point. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk also weighed in, writing on X Friday, “This bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. What it actually means is that if you disagree with the other parent about sterilizing your child, you lose custody. Utter madness” (Fox News).

California to Create “Transgender History Month” in August

Didn’t we just have “Pride Month” in June? Townhall: The state of California will recognize August as “Transgender History Month” going forward, becoming the first state to do so. The California State Assembly voted and passed the resolution this week (Townhall). Robby Starbuck: California officially designated August as trans history month today, We have one day to celebrate Moms, one for Dads and one for soldiers who gave their lives for our country but we now have 180 recognized days of the year to celebrate or honor LGBTQIA+ people. That’s almost half of the year yet they call themselves “underrepresented”. Can everyone admit this is absolutely insane (Twitter)?

Biden Asks the Supreme Court to Save Abortion Pill After Fifth Circuit Court Ban

Reuters: President Joe Biden’s administration took its battle to preserve broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday as it appealed a lower court’s ruling that would curb how the drug is delivered and distributed. The Justice Department said it filed its appeal of an August decision by the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that would bar telemedicine prescriptions and shipments of mifepristone by mail. The drug’s manufacturer, Danco Laboratories, also said it filed its appeal on Friday (Reuters). Wall Street Journal: The Supreme Court already had an early brush with the case, granting an emergency request by the Biden administration to keep current mifepristone access in place while the litigation continued. That brief order, issued over the objection of Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, didn’t address the merits of the dispute, but ensures that the drug will remain available until the Supreme Court disposes of the case. Mifepristone blocks a hormone needed to sustain pregnancy and is typically part of a two-drug regime. The other drug, misoprostol, can be taken alone but is less effective and can come with more severe side effects (Wall Street Journal).

Death Toll from Earthquake in Morocco Reaches 2,100

Reuters: Survivors of Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in more than six decades struggled to find food, water and shelter on Sunday as the search for the missing continued in remote villages and the death toll of more than 2,100 seemed likely to rise further. Many people were preparing to spend a third night in the open after the 6.8 magnitude quake hit late on Friday. Relief workers face the challenge of reaching the worst-affected villages in the High Atlas, a rugged mountain range where settlements are often remote and where many houses crumbled (Reuters). Secretary Antony Blinken: We are deeply saddened by the loss of life from yesterday’s earthquake in Morocco and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of those affected. We offer our support and solidarity to our Moroccan partners at this tragic time (Twitter).

Governor of New Mexico Strips Second Amendment Rights in Legislation so Extreme, Even Democrats Decry it

Daily Wire: New Mexico Democrat Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham banned people from being able to carry guns in Albuquerque and the surrounding county for at least the next 30 days after a kid was killed during a road rage incident. Grisham signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that gun violence was a public health emergency in the Democrat-controlled state. On Friday, Grisham unilaterally suspended open and concealed carry laws in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. She said that she could further lengthen or renew her order — which was immediately slammed by many as being unconstitutional (Daily Wire). Benny Johnson: The Governor of New Mexico has just declared the 1st & 2nd Amendment “does not exist” due to an “emergency.” Under this legal theory all of our “rights” are essentially eliminated. Watch the most evil & tyrannical 60 seconds you’ve ever heard from a politician (Twitter). Melissa Tate: New Mexico’s Governor admits criminals will not adhere to her order to suspend the 2nd Amendment. Of course that’s been the goal of the left; to disarm law abiding citizens. Impeach this tyrant (Twitter). This is so extreme, even radical California Congressman Ted Lieu admitted it was not constitutional. Ted Lieu: I support gun safety laws. However, this order from the Governor of New Mexico violates the U.S. Constitution. No state in the union can suspend the federal Constitution. There is no such thing as a state public health emergency exception to the U.S. Constitution (Twitter).

Fifth Circuit Court Rules Confirms Government Officials, Social Media Companies Censored Posts, Bans Further Communication

Washington Examiner: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s ruling that prohibits numerous federal government officials from contacting social media companies. The appeals court in New Orleans upheld a decision in Missouri v. Biden that came down from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana in July. The district judge had placed a preliminary injunction in July prohibiting the defendants, including President Joe Biden, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, and former chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci, from contacting social media companies over content it believes to be misinformation (Washington Examiner). Daily Caller: Big win for free speech in Missouri v Biden -The federal government overstepped by trying to force social media companies to censor posts —especially posts centered around the COVID Pandemic (Twitter). Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals UPHELD the District Court ruling in Missouri v. Biden, yet again enjoining the Biden Administration from colluding with social media companies to censor speech. This is yet another big win – I’m proud to have filed this case (Twitter).

Governor Youngkin Pardons Father Who was Arrested for Protesting School Board for Covering Up Sexual Assault of His Daughter at School

Townhall: Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA.) pardoned the Loudoun County father who protested against the sexual assault of his daughter and her school’s attempt to cover up the incident. On Sunday, Youngkin said he righted a wrong after the father, Scott Smith, was convicted of disorderly conduct in August 2021 after he erupted at a school board meeting after its members mishandled the investigation into his daughter’s attack (Townhall). New York Post: Smith alleged his then-ninth grade daughter was sexually assaulted by a biological boy donning a skirt in a Stone Bridge High School bathroom — and that the school informed him it was conducting an in-house investigation of the attack. But minutes before Smith’s arrest during the school board meeting, Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Ziegler insisted “we don’t have any record of assaults occurring in our restrooms.” The debacle sparked national outrage, especially among conservatives. A second attack with the same suspect was reported later in 2021 (New York Post). Governor Glenn Youngkin: I’m pleased to grant Scott Smith a pardon. He is a dedicated Loudoun County father who was wrongfully prosecuted and convicted for standing up for his daughter at a 2021 Loudoun County School Board meeting after she was sexually assaulted at school (Twitter).

Nancy Pelosi Announces She is Running for Reelection at 83-Years-Old

Associated Press: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that she will seek reelection to Congress in 2024 as Democrats try to win back the majority. Pelosi, 83, made the announcement before volunteers and labor allies in the San Francisco area district she has represented for more than 35 years. In a 30-minute telephone interview Friday, Pelosi said the decision to remain in Congress came down to two critical things: the needs of her district and her ability to continue using her high profile to boost Democrats, particularly financially, ahead of the 2024 elections (Associated Press). Byron York: Nancy Pelosi is going to run for another term in House. If re-elected, as seems guaranteed, she will serve until age 86. Says San Francisco needs her (Twitter).

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Moscow Looking to Trade WSJ Journalist for Russian Assassin Imprisoned in Germany

Telegraph: Moscow is seeking the return of Vadim Krasikov, the hitman jailed in Germany for the assassination of a Chechen dissident, as part of a prisoner swap, according to reports. Krasikov’s name has been raised by the Kremlin in negotiations with Western officials. He is seen as vital in American efforts to secure the release of prisoners including Evan Gershkovich, a 31-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter accused of espionage and former US marine Paul Whelan who was convicted of spying charges in 2020. Only a week ago Mr Whelan was seen in a video on a Russian news channel. He is serving a 16-year term in a penal colony in the Russian region of Mordovia (Telegraph). Wall Street Journal: President Biden said in July that he was serious about pursuing a prisoner exchange for Gershkovich with the Kremlin but gave no details. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in April that Russia would contemplate a swap only after a verdict in the Gershkovich case. Berlin hasn’t said whether it would consider exchanging Krasikov. Such a swap could face obstacles in Germany, where government lawyers issued a legal opinion last year that said a convicted murderer can’t be traded (Wall Street Journal).