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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Don't miss The Daybreak Daily — scroll to the bottom of these top news stories
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Hurricane Ian Strikes Florida
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Associated Press: Hurricane Ian’s most damaging winds began hitting Florida’s southwest coast Wednesday, lashing the state with heavy rain and pushing a devastating storm surge after strengthening to the threshold of the most dangerous Category 5 status. Fueled by warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Ian grew to a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane overnight with top winds of 155 mph. Ian menaced Florida after bringing destruction Tuesday to western Cuba, where two people were reported dead and the storm brought down the country’s electrical grid ( Associated Press). Meteorologist Scott Duncan: Storm surge in Fort Myers, Florida is absolutely brutal right now. Major hurricane Ian is currently equaling the 4th strongest hurricane to ever hit Florida ( Twitter).
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Gavin Newsom Signs Radical Abortion Legislation
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Daily Wire: Among more than a dozen abortion and so-called reproductive health bills California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Tuesday, one piece of legislation has pro-life advocates sick to their stomachs. Assembly bill 2223 would prohibit coroners from holding an inquest after fetal death “related to or following known or suspected self-induced or criminal abortion.” The bill would further clarify under the Reproductive Privacy Act that pregnancy loss — through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, or perinatal death due to causes that occurred in utero — would not be criminalized ( Daily Wire). Senator Melissa Melendez: With Newsom’s signing of AB2223 if you attempt to abort your baby but it’s born alive, you can now let it die or kill it and no one can investigate the death or hold the woman/person who helped her criminally liable. This is grotesque callousness toward the unborn ( Twitter).
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California Gas Prices Spike 16 Cents Overnight
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KTLA: They’ve done it again. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has topped $6 in the state of California. The price rose 16 cents overnight from $5.88 on Tuesday to about $6.04 Wednesday ( KTLA). ABC: Refinery maintenance along the West Coast is being blamed for the recent spike in California gas prices. Insiders say some of that maintenance is happening at the Chevron Refinery and going forward that could contribute to record gas prices in the state ( ABC).
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Motion to Rescind Fails, Wisconsin School District to Move Forward with Sex Ed for Kindergartners
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They refuse to leave children alone. Fox News: The Wauwatosa School Board met Tuesday to consider a motion to rescind sex ed curriculum passed in August. It teaches medically accurate terms in elementary school as well as lessons on gender identity… Wauwatosa’s new human growth and development curriculum will expect kindergartners to know these body part names: penis, vulva and anus. The committee that created the curriculum says that research shows kids who know the correct names for their genitals are less likely to be sexually abused, are more likely to report sexual abuse if it happens, have a positive body image and have a higher self-esteem ( Fox News). Read the full article to find out what children in higher grades will be forced to learn. Townhall: On “Transgender Day of Visibility” in March, Biden administration agencies released guidance promoting “gender-affirming” care for minors, which Townhall covered. Aside from “social transitioning,” which includes going by a different name and pronouns, “gender-affirming” care includes surgeries and puberty blockers. The agencies that published the guidance claimed “gender-affirming” steps are “reversible” ( Townhall).
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As Xi Jinping Looks to Consolidate Power, VP Harris Pledges to Deepen Ties with Taiwan
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National Review: The government here holds out hope that the regime in Beijing can be convinced to act rationally to avert conflict. But with the Chinese Communist Party heading into a historic political gathering next month, where Xi Jinping is expected to consolidate power. Xi has steered the Party toward a nationalism resembling that of 19th-century European powers — and their attendant expansionism, said Chiu Chui-cheng, a deputy minister in Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council. This, he added, can be seen in Beijing’s militarization in the South China Sea, its assault on Hong Kong’s democracy, and the brutal campaign in Xinjiang ( National Review). Reuters: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned on Wednesday “disturbing” actions by China in the Pacific while pledging to deepen “unofficial ties” with Taiwan, days after the U.S. administration pledged its forces would defend the island… China says Taiwan is one of its provinces. It has long vowed to bring Taiwan under its control and has not ruled out the use of force to do so ( Reuters).
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Female Swimmer Who Was Forced to Compete Against Lia Thomas Says UPenn Swimmers Thanked Her for Speaking Out
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National Review: F emale University of Kentucky swimmer who competed against transgender athlete Lia Thomas’s participation in women’s swimming said University of Pennsylvania team members expressed their gratitude for her advocacy for fairness in women’s sports. “I actually had a ton of Lia Thomas’ teammates reach out to me personally, and thank me for what I’m doing because this is something they deal with every single day,” Riley Gaines said, alongside Senator Rand Paul, during an appearance on Fox and Friends. “But of course, they’re intimidated, they’re threatened, they’re emotionally blackmailed” ( National Review). Fox News: Gaines said she has many examples of Ivy League schools taking action to prevent female swimmers from speaking out. “One of those examples being an email sent to the Ivy League swimmer saying if you feel uncomfortable changing in an area where you will see male genitalia, here are some resources, and you should seek counseling” ( Fox News).
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Russia Looks to Annex Seized Territory in Ukraine After Vote
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Wall Street Journal: Russia was poised Wednesday to formally annex parts of Ukraine where occupied areas held a Kremlin-orchestrated “referendum” on living under Moscow’s rule that the Ukrainian government and the West denounced as illegal and rigged. Armed troops had gone door-to-door with election officials to collect ballots in five days of voting. The suspiciously high margins in favor were widely ridiculed and characterized as a bogus land grab by an increasingly cornered Russian leadership following embarrassing military losses in Ukraine ( Wall Street Journal). Reuters: President Vladimir Putin could proclaim the annexation in a speech within days, just over a week since he endorsed the referendums, ordered a military mobilization at home and threatened to defend Russia with nuclear weapons if necessary ( Reuters).
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Biden Administration to Provide Ukraine an Additional $1.1 Billion in Aid
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Associated Press: The U.S. will provide an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, with funding for 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. The latest package is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which funds contracts to purchase weapons and equipment. And it brings the total of U.S. aid to Ukraine to nearly $17 billion since the Biden administration took office. The aid announcement comes as Russia moves to annex parts of Russian-occupied Ukraine that held Kremlin-orchestrated referendums on living under Moscow’s rule. The votes were denounced by Kyiv and the West as illegal and rigged ( Associated Press). Daily Mail: Washington is preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia should Moscow annex these areas after the referendum results are announced. President Joe Biden has condemned the referendums and vowed the United States would never recognize the results. The United States has already provided more than $15 billion in military aid to Ukraine for its conflict with Russia ( Daily Mail).
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Sen. Joni Ernst on DOD Report: China Is Exploiting U.S. Research Programs, Stealing Technology
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Washington Times: Sen. Joni Ernst, Iowa Republican, touted the findings of the study Wednesday, saying the Pentagon’s conclusions should be worrying not just to the defense world, but to every government agency that spends on research China might be interested in… China now finds companies that are receiving federal research funding and recruits those firms to work for institutions associated with its own military operations. The American company then dissolves, and whatever was developed with the U.S. funds is transferred to a subsidiary in China, Ms. Ernst said ( Washington Times). Daily Wire: China has taken numerous steps to infiltrate the U.S. brain trust, at times with unwitting assistance from Americans. More than 100 U.S. universities failed to disclose donations from China, despite requirements. In 2019, Senate Republicans published a detailed investigation of how China used so-called Confucius Institutes within U.S. colleges to cultivate relationships and push government propaganda, while denying the U.S. the ability to do similar on Chinese campuses ( Daily Wire).
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“My Son Hunter” Tells the Bidens’ Tale of Corruption
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Breitbart: My Son Hunter dramatizes several of Hunter Biden’s actual foreign business deals, including a $5 million agreement with his Chinese business associate Patrick Ho ( Breitbart). Director Robert Davi: A lot of the content was based on research done by the screenwriter (Brian Godawa) and augmented by me after reading (the Hunter Biden memoir) “Beautiful Things” where he goes into detail regarding his emotional state while conducting his business and personal dealings ( Newsmax). My Son Hunter: Nobody cares about Hunter’s personal life; we care that he leveraged his father’s office to broker deals that financed it ( Twitter). Watch the film here ( mysonhunter).
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Hugh Hewitt talks with Senator Mike Braun about Biden’s student loan forgiveness scheme and the GOP’s outlook for November
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Hugh Hewitt: I’m joined by United States Senator Michael Braun to begin this hour. Good morning, Senator. How are you?
Sen. Mike Braun: Pretty good, Hugh. Good to be back on. …
Hugh Hewitt: Senator Braun, the president unilaterally, I believe unconstitutionally, forgave $400 billion in student...
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Mike Gallagher wonders why anyone would rank “climate change” as a top issue, even as Hurricane Ian bears down on his home state of Florida
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Mike Gallagher: The polls are split, with control of Congress hanging in the balance. Registered voters do give the Republican Party the advantage on inflation, the economy and crime. Democrat candidates get the advantage on abortion and climate change.
So, what are people going to vote for in 43...
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Dinesh D’Souza debunks the idea, propagated by the left, that the newly elected Italian prime minister is fascist
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Dinesh D’Souza: I have been in the last day or so, just elated at the result of the Italian election. And I keep showing Debbie social media segments of the winner of that election, Giorgia Meloni. And Debbie goes, Dinesh, you’re really obsessed with Italy. And I’m like, yeah, I am a little...
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Charlie Kirk and radio colleague Brandon Tatum discuss the powerful truths presented in the new film, “Uncle Tom II”
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Charlie Kirk: Joining us now is a great patriot and a colleague on the Salem Radio Network. His show is doing very, very well. You can hear it all across the country as he does a fabulous show every night. It’s Brandon Tatum. Brandon, welcome back to the program.
Brandon Tatum: Charlie, thank you...
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Brandon Tatum posits a life-saving alternative to the left's misguided demand for police reform
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Officer Tatum: Ladies and gentlemen, I want to start out by saying police reform is a fraud. There is no need to have what the left would consider to be police reform.
Why do you say that, Mr. Tatum? Don’t you believe that police need better training? Don’t you believe that there’s areas to...
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Sebastian Gorka and Vivek Ramaswamy discuss America’s imperfect yet laudable history on race
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Dr. Sebastian Gorka: This is the question I wanted to ask you next. If somebody said to you, if a foreigner said to you who’s visiting or whatever, is America a systemically racist nation? What would you say to them?
Vivek Ramaswamy: I would say no. First of all, the word “systemically...
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Charlie Kirk talks to Christian musician and filmmaker Sean Feucht about a movement that has swept the nation, documented in the new movie, “Superspreader: The Rise of #letusworship”
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Charlie Kirk: One of my favorite people out there joins us now. He’s a worship leader. He’s an activist — I mean that in a very positive way. He’s a conservative. He’s a Christian. He’s a patriot. He’s a great guy. And the media doesn’t like him. And he started a movement in the...
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Carl Jackson gets to the bottom of the left’s obsession with Trump
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Carl Jackson: I want you to understand what happened yesterday. First, let me mention this. What happened yesterday with Letitia James. Letitia James decides to go after the Trump family. You might think that that’s just about the Trump family. No, that’s about you. That’s about anyone that...
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Dennis Prager discusses the proposed ban of diesel trucks in the Golden State and the destructive effect it will have on our way of life
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Dennis Prager: The self-induced destruction of our society is really moving at great speed. And here’s an example. This is the LA Times today: “California regulators could soon ban the sale of diesel big rigs by 2040.” It goes worse than that. Because you can buy it in another state and then...
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Eric Metaxas talks with author and filmmaker Kay Rubacek about the history and danger of communism – which she has come to know personally
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Eric Metaxas: Hey folks. I get to talk about interesting things on this program with interesting people. You’ve heard me over the months and years express my concern for what people suffer in communist countries like China, specifically, and how some of those Marxist ideas have infiltrated...
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