Daily Show Prep: Tuesday, July 18

Daily Show Prep: Tuesday, July 18

 

BREAKING: McConnell Abandons ‘Repeal and Replace’ — May Just Repeal Obamacare Law Instead

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell late Monday announced he was abandoning efforts to pass a bill to “repeal and replace” Obamacare, and said he would instead push a bill to fully repeal the law and give Congress two years to figure out a replacement.

Trump Fires Off Tweet After GOP Senate Fails to Repeal Obamacare

VIDEO: Students love socialism!…whatever that is…

Last year, a poll was released showing 53 percent of Americans under age 35 are dissatisfied with our nation’s current economic system and think socialism would be good for the country.


Hour 2

Second Amendment Foundation

“We know we are violating numerous constitutional rights here, but if you do not comply, we will remove the boy from your home.”

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing to ramp up asset forfeiture – The Washington Post

“We hope to issue this week a new directive on asset forfeiture — especially for drug traffickers,” Sessions said in his prepared remarks for a speech to the National District Attorney’s Association in Minneapolis. “With care and professionalism, we plan to develop policies to increase forfeitures. No criminal should be allowed to keep the proceeds of their crime. Adoptive forfeitures are appropriate as is sharing with our partners.”

The IRS raided their store and sold their stuff within hours. Now they’re fighting back – Red Alert Politics

Although the Thangsongcharoens’ accountant demonstrated they actually owed no debt, 20 IRS agents and Dallas police officers entered the store and asked for a $10,000 check or forfeit their inventory. Four hours later, the IRS had auctioned off 1,600 designer dresses and other store items $598,000 underneath the IRS’ own valuation — violating perishable good sale requirements.


Hour 3

$1 million in marijuana found in brand new Ford Fusions | Fox 59

Authorities are looking into how marijuana worth $1 million was hidden in the trunks of brand new, Mexican-made Ford Fusions at a dealership in Ohio, according to Silverio Balzano, agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Youngstown office.

No Justification for Importing More Low-skilled Labor, Study Claims

At the national level, it is worth pointing out that there is no evidence at all of labor shortages in the labor market that are significant enough to move national data trends. Despite much-welcome progress in reducing the national unemployment rate in recent years, and despite the fact that the unemployment rate has now reached pre-Great Recession levels, many other labor market indicators signal an economy that still has some way to go before genuine full employment is attained.

Maine town resorts to hiring Americans as visas run out – Hot Air Hot Air

Because the H-2B visa program has already reached its annual quota, Bar Harbor’s hotels, restaurants and shops can’t bring in any more foreign workers for the rest of the busy summer tourist season. Like hundreds of similar coastal resort towns, Bar Harbor has for many years depended on the H-2B visas for temporary workers. The program allows non-agricultural companies to bring in foreign labor if they are unable to find suitable employees domestically.

Trump, McConnell, Call For Clean Repeal | The Daily Caller

President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called for the full, clean repeal of Obamacare in late-night statements Monday.

Straight Obamacare Repeal Is Dead | The Daily Caller

Sens. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said they won’t vote in favor of the proposal.

 

Thursday, July 13 – Hour 3 Podcast

 

Perez Paid Rival $22,270 After He Dropped Out of DNC Chair Race, Gave Perez Endorsement

Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez transferred large sums of money to a former rival’s campaign after he dropped out of the DNC chair race and endorsed Perez.

DNC’s Perez covered debt of rival-turned-supporter after chairmanship race – POLITICO

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out of the race shortly before the voting began, did not have debt after the campaign and did not receive any transfers from Perez, spokespeople said.

New Report: Income-share agreements are a real alternative to student debt – Red Alert Politics

ISAs provide an alternative to repaying federal or private loans that students must repay (and don’t forget interest). Under an ISA, an entity funds a student’s college education in exchange for a percentage of the individual’s future income. Low-income students pay a small share, while high-income students pay more. The repayment lengths and periods vary and are pre-determined by the investor.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Law Making Female Genital Mutilation a Felony – Breitbart

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed several bills into law Tuesday, increasing the penalties for female genital mutilation.

Education Dept Disputes ‘Rape Culture’ | The Daily Caller

An official for the Department of Education said that 90 percent of sexual assault accusations amount to drunk sex or regret after sex, according to a Wednesday report.

Edu Dept Head Forced To Apologize | The Daily Caller

“What I said was flippant, and I am sorry,” she said in her statement. “All sexual harassment and sexual assault must be taken seriously — which has always been my position and will always be the position of this department … My words in the New York Times poorly characterized the conversations I’ve had with countless groups of advocates.”

Trump, Jr.’s meeting with a Russian sounds scandalous, only if you don’t read the facts – Red Alert Politics

This is where the facts of the meeting become important. The lawyer promised information about Russian illegal donations to Clinton and the DNC. Trump, Jr. wasn’t promised hacked DNC data or Clinton emails. A Russian said she had proof other Russians gave money illegally to the Clintons. Can you imagine the Clinton campaign turning down this meeting if the role was reversed? If a random Russian had information about other Russians illegally fundingTrump’s campaign, John Podesta certainly would have met with her.

 

Thursday, July 13 – Hour 2 Podcast

 

Read all of today’s show prep

 

Surveillance Video Shows Venus Williams Did Not Cause Fatal Car Accident – Breitbart

Based on the evidence obtained in the ongoing investigation, it has been determined the vehicle driven by Venus Williams lawfully entered the intersection on a circular green traffic signal and attempted to travel north through the intersection to Ballenisles Drive.

Charlie Gard can be saved, says US professor called in by White House

A US professor telephoned Great Ormond Street Hospital at the request of the White House offering dramatic new evidence in the fight to keep Charlie Gard alive.

Eight Myths Debunked: Parents of Baby Charlie Gard Set Record Straight on Son’s Health

The parents of baby Charlie Gard have set out to debunk assertions about Charlie’s development, comfort, and quality of life, as they fight to have their son released from hospital to receive experimental treatment in the U.S., standing by their position that as long as Charlie is still fighting “then we’re still fighting”.

Ten Years Of Hamas Rule And Gaza Deemed ‘Unlivable,’ UN Report Says

The report, “Gaza – 1o Years On”, published by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO), said living conditions in Gaza are deteriorating “further and faster” than the last investigation predicted, and that its 2 million residents are suffering from substadard healthcare, education, incomes and a dire lack of electricity and fresh water.

Texas police department commends teen nearly fired for offering cop free cookie | Fox News

A Texas police department on Wednesday honored a teen who was almost fired for buying an officer a free cookie earlier this month.

 

Daily Show Prep: Tuesday, July 18

Daily Show Prep: Thursday, July 13

 

AP Exclusive: Senator’s family business uses Mexican labor

An Indiana senator railed against Carrier Corp. for moving manufacturing jobs to Mexico last year, even as he profited from a family business that relies on Mexican labor to produce dye for ink pads, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.

Dem Apologizes After Threatening Trump | The Daily Caller

“Words cannot even begin to describe the level of revulsion I feel after reading Representative Scott Hamann’s recent tirade that has come to light,” Kouzounas said in a statement. “Perhaps the most alarming aspect of this tirade is an implied death threat against our president.”

Look out, Fight for 15: Here come the robot waitresses – Red Alert Politics

A robot waitress is drawing crowds and national attention to a pizza place in Multan, Pakistan, and to the future of the automated service industry.

Federal Appeals Court: You have the constitutional right to record the police – Red Alert Politics

Last week, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that the First Amendment does apply to the filming of police officers. This ruling affirms five other previous appeals court rulings.


Hour 2

Surveillance Video Shows Venus Williams Did Not Cause Fatal Car Accident – Breitbart

Based on the evidence obtained in the ongoing investigation, it has been determined the vehicle driven by Venus Williams lawfully entered the intersection on a circular green traffic signal and attempted to travel north through the intersection to Ballenisles Drive.

Charlie Gard can be saved, says US professor called in by White House

A US professor telephoned Great Ormond Street Hospital at the request of the White House offering dramatic new evidence in the fight to keep Charlie Gard alive.

Eight Myths Debunked: Parents of Baby Charlie Gard Set Record Straight on Son’s Health

The parents of baby Charlie Gard have set out to debunk assertions about Charlie’s development, comfort, and quality of life, as they fight to have their son released from hospital to receive experimental treatment in the U.S., standing by their position that as long as Charlie is still fighting “then we’re still fighting”.

Ten Years Of Hamas Rule And Gaza Deemed ‘Unlivable,’ UN Report Says

The report, “Gaza – 1o Years On”, published by the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO), said living conditions in Gaza are deteriorating “further and faster” than the last investigation predicted, and that its 2 million residents are suffering from substadard healthcare, education, incomes and a dire lack of electricity and fresh water.

Texas police department commends teen nearly fired for offering cop free cookie | Fox News

A Texas police department on Wednesday honored a teen who was almost fired for buying an officer a free cookie earlier this month.


Hour 3

Perez Paid Rival $22,270 After He Dropped Out of DNC Chair Race, Gave Perez Endorsement

Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez transferred large sums of money to a former rival’s campaign after he dropped out of the DNC chair race and endorsed Perez.

DNC’s Perez covered debt of rival-turned-supporter after chairmanship race – POLITICO

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who dropped out of the race shortly before the voting began, did not have debt after the campaign and did not receive any transfers from Perez, spokespeople said.

New Report: Income-share agreements are a real alternative to student debt – Red Alert Politics

ISAs provide an alternative to repaying federal or private loans that students must repay (and don’t forget interest). Under an ISA, an entity funds a student’s college education in exchange for a percentage of the individual’s future income. Low-income students pay a small share, while high-income students pay more. The repayment lengths and periods vary and are pre-determined by the investor.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Law Making Female Genital Mutilation a Felony – Breitbart

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed several bills into law Tuesday, increasing the penalties for female genital mutilation.

Education Dept Disputes ‘Rape Culture’ | The Daily Caller

An official for the Department of Education said that 90 percent of sexual assault accusations amount to drunk sex or regret after sex, according to a Wednesday report.

Edu Dept Head Forced To Apologize | The Daily Caller

“What I said was flippant, and I am sorry,” she said in her statement. “All sexual harassment and sexual assault must be taken seriously — which has always been my position and will always be the position of this department … My words in the New York Times poorly characterized the conversations I’ve had with countless groups of advocates.”

Trump, Jr.’s meeting with a Russian sounds scandalous, only if you don’t read the facts – Red Alert Politics

This is where the facts of the meeting become important. The lawyer promised information about Russian illegal donations to Clinton and the DNC. Trump, Jr. wasn’t promised hacked DNC data or Clinton emails. A Russian said she had proof other Russians gave money illegally to the Clintons. Can you imagine the Clinton campaign turning down this meeting if the role was reversed? If a random Russian had information about other Russians illegally funding Trump’s campaign, John Podesta certainly would have met with her.

Wednesday, July 12 – Hour 3 Podcast

 

Indiana Whiskey and Crooked Ewe Brewery are booted from farmer’s markets | Local | southbendtribune.com

Sensing an opportunity to market its product to a targeted audience, Indiana Whiskey Co. began selling its line of craft whiskeys at farmer’s markets in Indiana late last year, relying on a new state law that allows brewers and distillers to participate in trade shows or expositions 45 days out of the year.

FBI document dump reveals secrets of Clinton probe as new director nominee faces Senate | Fox News

neither smartphone received from the law firm contain SIM cards or Secure Digital (SD) cards, and a total of 13 mobile devices identified by the FBI as potentially using clintonemail.com email addresses were never located by Williams & Connelly.