February 28, 2017

Daily Show Prep: Tuesday, February 28

Happy Fat Tuesday!

FLASHBACK: Media Gushed Over Obama’s First Address to Congress

“He took us to the mountain tops.”  “Big and bold.”     “He wowed us!”

Trump Proposes Cutting State Department Budget By 37% | Zero Hedge

One month ago, a media frenzy broke out after the WaPo reported of mass voluntary resignations at the State Department, to protest the arrival of Rex Tillerson. Shortly after, it was revealed that not only was it not a “mass resignation” (there were only four high level resignation) but it was all procedural, meant to streamline the transition from one administration to the next.

Exclusive — President Trump Previews Congressional Address and Pathway on Obamacare Repeal, Tax Cuts, Border Wall – Breitbart

President Donald J. Trump, the 45th president of the United States, previewed for Breitbart News his forthcoming Tuesday evening address to a joint session of Congress.

President Trump to Unveil Obamacare Repeal Plan – Breitbart

President Trump told governors at a White House meeting that he looks to announce his own Obamacare replacement plan within the next few weeks.

US Air Force terminates Predator drones. Now you will fear the Reaper • The Register

After more than 20 years of service, the US Air Force fly boys have today announced that the MQ-1 Predator drone is going to be phased out within a year.

Peter Buttigieg emerges as Democratic ‘rock star’ – Business Insider

“Mind. Blown. Mind. Blown. You ask any of the DNC members here, and he was their second choice. I don’t care if you voted for Perez first, Ellison first — Buttigieg was their No. 2,” the North Carolina DNC member said here at the committee’s winter meeting in Atlanta.

DNR officials describe what to do if you hit a deer on Indiana roads – 95.3 MNC

What do you do if you hit a deer with your car? DNR Conservation Officer Jon Boyd says call 911 immediately. “Don’t approach the deer, call police… they will send an officer out and they can help dispatch the deer so it’s not suffering or they can call a conservation officer if needed.”

FRESH: DNA Tests Reveal Subway’s Chicken Sandwiches Are Just Half Chicken | Zero Hedge

According to DNA tests conducted by Trent University and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Subway’s chicken fillets, found in their Oven Roasted Chicken sandwich, had just 53.6% chicken in it, while their sumptuous strips, found in their delicious Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sandwich, contained only 42.8% chicken.


Hour 2

Glock Really Doesn’t Want The Army To Buy Sig Sauer Handguns | The Daily Caller

Handgun maker Glock, Inc., is protesting the Army’s decision to purchase modified Sig Sauer P320s as service handguns.

How One Virginia County Helps Enforce Immigration Law

But today he credits the change with helping reduce serious crimes in Prince William County, such as aggravated assault—which declined 27 percent after announcement of the original policy in July 2007—while also respecting residents.

‘Voter fraud happens’: Investigation finds hundreds of non-citizens registered to vote in Ohio – twitchy.com

The most recent review of the database found 385 non-citizens registered to vote in Ohio, 82 of whom voted in at least one election. Combined with findings reported in 2013 and 2015, this third pass brings the total of non-citizens identified as registered to vote to 821.

Liberals worry that digital assistants are being sexually harassed « Hot Air

People often comment on the sexism inherent in these subservient bots’ female voices, but few have considered the real-life implications of the devices’ lackluster responses to sexual harassment.


Hour 3

Indiana Senate approves overhaul of controversial vaping law – 95.3 MNC

The Indiana Senate has passed a bill overhauling an existing law that created a monopoly in the vaping industry and sparked an FBI probe.

Wendy’s Installing Self-Order Kiosks in 1,000 Stores to Cut Labor Costs – Breitbart

Fast-food restaurant chain Wendy’s will install self-order kiosks at 1,000 stores across the country by the end of 2017 to trim extra labor costs imposed by minimum wage hikes, NJ Advance Media reported.

What Fast-Food Items Would Cost With $15 Minimum Wage

Here’s how prices at some of the most popular fast-food restaurants would change with a $15-an-hour minimum wage.

University Caves After Conservative Student’s Unfair Suspension Causes Public Outcry | Truth Revolt

The school canceled the suspension during a special board meeting Thursday, according to the Orange County Register, and issued a statement:

Blogger for BuzzFeed and HuffPost Caught CHEATING at Race, Tweets Article Saying She’s a Good Runner

A New York woman admitted to cheating in a marathon last week after being caught by an internet sleuth according to a report from CBS Miami.

Soros-Financed Groups Provided Script for Anti-Trump Town Halls

The script is entitled, “#NoBanNoWallNoRaids Talking Points for Congressional Townhalls.”

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