Were you forwarded this message? Sign up for the Morning Note here. |
Thank you for being on our email list. As a perk, you'll receive this newsletter, the TCN Morning Note, for free each Friday.
Want to receive it every weekday instead? Become a member today to be added to the daily list.
Here's today's roundup. |
Over 190 Dead, Thousands Missing in Wake of Hurricane Helene |
Hurricane Helene has resulted in the deaths of over 190 people, primarily in North Carolina, with hundreds still missing and severe destruction across the southeastern U.S.
Significant challenges remain, with nearly one million people still without power across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, and entire villages like Chimney Rock reportedly devastated.
President Biden has deployed 1,000 active-duty soldiers to aid in relief efforts, while former President Trump’s GoFundMe campaign has raised over $4 million for hurricane victims.
Country music star Morgan Wallen donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross, bolstering the aid efforts for impacted communities. Read More. |
FEMA Lacks Funds for Hurricane Relief After Allocating Over $1 Billion to Immigrant Housing |
The Biden-Harris administration has come under fire as FEMA claims it lacks sufficient funds to handle future hurricanes despite spending over $1 billion in fiscal year 2024 on housing and supporting illegal immigrants.
FEMA, which is tasked with disaster relief, allocated significant funding to shelter and food for non-citizens, raising concerns about its ability to manage natural disasters such as hurricanes.
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas indicated that FEMA is underfunded for the hurricane season, especially after the severe damage caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and other areas.
Critics argue that FEMA's resources are being misallocated, with disaster response potentially compromised due to the large outlays for non-citizen assistance. Read More. |
Longshoremen Strike Halts Trade from Maine to Texas, Supply Line Chaos Expected to Worsen |
The massive East Coast port strike has disrupted cargo operations from Maine to Texas, driven by workers' concerns over automation and demands for higher wages.
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) seeks a $5 per hour wage increase and stronger protections against automation, while the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) offers a 50 percent wage increase over six years.
The strike, now in its third day, could cost the U.S. economy $2.1 billion per week, primarily affecting perishable goods like bananas and imported products such as wine, cocoa, and liquor.
The strike occurs during a critical period ahead of the U.S. elections, with both the Biden administration and former President Trump addressing the economic and political implications. Read More. |
Biden-Harris Administration Delays Release of Hunter Biden Records Until After 2024 Election
|
The Biden-Harris administration, with the help of the National Archives, is delaying the release of records related to Hunter Biden's business dealings until after the 2024 presidential election.
The records potentially contain significant information regarding Joe Biden’s communications as vice president and his connections to Hunter Biden’s business ventures.
Conservative group America First Legal criticized the delay, arguing that the Biden-Obama legal teams are concealing potentially damaging information from the public ahead of the election.
The documents in question include emails involving Hunter Biden’s business associates and discussions regarding financial disclosures for the Biden family. Read More. |
Hundreds of National Security Leaders Endorse Trump, Citing Biden-Harris Championed Global Instability
|
Hundreds of national security officials, former diplomats, and military leaders have endorsed former President Donald Trump, citing concerns about global instability and the Biden-Harris administration’s foreign policy failures.
The officials argue that the world is closer to a third world war than ever before, pointing to Trump’s focus on maintaining peace and strengthening the military during his presidency.
The endorsement letter highlighted the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal as a key failure of the Biden administration, which resulted in the deaths of American service members and left military equipment in the hands of the Taliban.
The letter includes signatures from prominent figures like former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Gold Star families, emphasizing their belief that Trump’s foreign policy was more effective. Read More. |
Trump Gains Edge Over Kamala Among Arab-American Voters
|
A recent Arab American Institute poll shows that former President Donald Trump now holds a slight lead over Vice President Kamala Harris among Arab-American voters, with 42 percent supporting Trump compared to 41 percent for Harris.
Enthusiasm among Arab-American Republicans is higher than that of their Democratic counterparts, with 80 percent of Republican voters showing enthusiasm compared to 67 percent of Democrats.
The Biden-Harris administration's policies on Israel and Gaza have significantly affected Arab-American voter support, with many feeling disenfranchised due to the administration's continued support for Israel.
Prominent Arab-American figures and movements, including the mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, and the No Ceasefire No Vote organization, have voiced strong opposition to Harris's stance, further shifting support toward Trump. Read More. |
Gretchen Whitmer Set to Approve Controversial Bill Redirecting Family Caretakers' Pay to Unions |
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign a bill that would classify in-home family caretakers as public employees, allowing unions to collect fees from them.
The bill, supported by Democrats, mandates that caretakers undergo an orientation where union representatives can promote unionization despite the Supreme Court ruling that public employees cannot be forced to join unions.
Critics argue the bill will take money from hardworking family members caring for loved ones to fund union activities, which may ultimately support Democratic campaigns.
The AARP opposes the legislation, citing concerns that it would burden family caretakers with union fees, even if they choose not to join. Read More. |
U.S.-Canada Border Crossings Surge 50-Fold under Biden-Harris
|
Illegal border crossings along the U.S.-Canada border have surged more than 50-fold under the Biden-Harris administration, particularly in the Swanton sector of northern New York.
In fiscal year 2024, over 19,000 migrants from 97 countries were apprehended in this sector, with at least 321 terror suspects identified.
The northern border has become a more favorable route due to fewer barriers, less law enforcement, and the Biden administration’s asylum restrictions mainly impacting the southern border.
Local residents have witnessed migrant smuggling firsthand, with some being advised by Border Patrol to carry firearms for personal safety. Read More. |
Unexpected Spike in Heart Attacks Among the Young and Fit, Experts Point to Covid Vaccines |
The article highlights an alarming increase in heart attacks among young, slim, and fit individuals, a condition once predominantly associated with older adults.
Various factors are believed to contribute to the rise, including the Covid pandemic, increased stress, substance abuse, and poor lifestyle choices like bad diets and sedentary habits.
Doctors note the connection between Covid and heart inflammation, as well as increased cases of diabetes and obesity, which contribute to higher cardiovascular risk in younger populations.
Some medical professionals suggest the pandemic’s lockdown effects and undiagnosed chronic conditions exacerbated heart health issues, especially among younger adults. Read More. |
What is “hate speech”?
When you hear the term, you likely think of an unhinged person attacking others for attributes they can't help, with the sole purpose of causing emotional harm.
In other words, you probably thought of someone wantonly using an epithet to disparage someone of a different race.
And while this may be speech that is hateful, is it “hate speech”?
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees Americans’ right to free speech.
There are no asterisks or exceptions, which is why it should disturb every American citizen that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz embraced government censorship in this week’s vice presidential debate.
When Sen. JD Vance confronted Walz over his previous support for government suppression of “misinformation,” Walz acknowledged that he also wanted “threatening or hate speech” similarly barred from public discourse.
Efforts to suppress “misinformation” during the Covid pandemic relied heavily on Big Tech, at the government’s behest, removing and suppressing speech and social media accounts contradicting establishment narratives.
“Misinformation” included vaccine skepticism, discussing the lab leak theory, and questioning the validity of social distancing and lockdowns.
As it turns out, the people who were spreading “misinformation” were vindicated in not believing the government’s narratives because these narratives were false.
Experimental gene therapies turned out not to be totally safe. The lab leak theory turned out to be a completely valid explanation for Covid’s origin. Lockdowns and social distancing policies were not backed by scientific findings.
“Misinformation” at the time simply meant “things the government didn’t want you to talk about.”
Hate speech laws will undoubtedly have a similar effect.
Just look at how the left treats people who disagree with transgender ideology and critical race theory. Or even how they react to skepticism of U.S. foreign policy.
“Hate speech” is speech that offends the left’s sensibilities. That’s it.
Laws attempting to curb it will not stop with the hypothetically good-intentioned desire to end bigotry.
They will expand into every aspect of our lives and have a horrifically chilling effect on free speech.
|
TCN Presents Art of the Surge |
Get an inside look at the presidential election with the new docuseries Art Of The Surge.
Art of the Surge takes you behind the scenes of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and provides a rare glimpse of the former president’s day-to-day operations.
Since June, a documentary crew has accompanied Donald Trump and his re-election team to campaign events, intimate meetings, and private phone calls. They’ve also captured life inside Mar-A-Lago and on Trump Force One.
You’ll be given a unique chance to see what happened prior to both of this cycle’s presidential debates and get access to never-before-seen footage of the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
New episodes are only available to TCN subscribers and can be accessed at TuckerCarlson.com.
Watch Art of the Surge now.
|
Join now to receive this Morning Note every day, become eligible to appear on Ask Tucker, and unlock all of the rest of TCN's members-only perks.
|
Paid for by Last Country, Inc. You are receiving this email at: [email protected]
Last Country, Inc. 3495 Lakeside Drive # 1115, Reno, NV 89509. If you would like to stop receiving these newsletters, unsubscribe here.
If you would like to opt-out of receiving all messages from Tucker Carlson Network, unsubscribe here.
Privacy Policy. |
|
|
|
