Afghan Refugees Welcome Say 81 Percent of Americans

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

Over 80 percent of Americans polled have expressed support for bringing in refugees from the collapsed Afghanistan. It seems Americans have a sense of responsibility for the problems that have befallen these Afghanis thanks to American action in their lands.

New poll shows 81% support for welcoming Afghan allies who aided U.S.

From www.dailykos.com
2021-08-23 21:00:17
Gabe Ortiz
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“The broad bipartisan support for resettling Afghan allies is part of a broader public opinion trend in favor of immigrants and immigration, which grew stronger during the past four years,” immigrant rights advocacy group America’s Voice said on Monday in response to the polling.

The organization noted Gallup polling from last July that showed near-record high support among Americans who believe more immigration is good. Recent Data for Progress polling also shows overwhelming support for a pathway to citizenship for young undocumented immigrants, temporary status holders, and essential workers. “A deep and broad majority of Americans support resettling our Afghan allies, see immigration as a good thing, and want Congress to formally recognize undocumented immigrants as the Americans they already are,” said America’s Voice Executive Director Frank Sharry.

“Meanwhile, the ultranationalist right in America is working overtime to scare the American people into…

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Giuliani Aid to Change Plea to Guilty in Ukraine Probe

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

Former Giuliani Ukraine Crony Set To Change Plea In Manhattan Federal Prosecution

From feedproxy.google.com
2021-08-23 20:23:50
Josh Kovensky
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Igor Fruman, a former Rudy Giuliani associate who aided the campaign to squeeze Ukraine into providing dirt on Joe Biden, is set to change his plea this week from his current plea of not guilty.

A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in Fruman’s criminal case, where Manhattan federal prosecutors accuse Fruman and his associate Lev Parnas of campaign finance violations related to a scheme to remove the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

Since their October 2019 indictment, Fruman and Parnas have proclaimed their innocence, albeit in different ways and for different reasons.

Fruman has been mostly tight-lipped since charges were brought. Parnas, with his attorney Joseph Bondy, embarked in November 2019 on a strategy to expel as much discovery material from the case into the then-ongoing impeachment saga as possible. The House Intelligence Committee obtained and released reams of texts and emails from Parnas, showing his role in the scheme to pressure the…

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Black GOP California Frontrunner Accused by LA Times of Being White Supremacist

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

Larry Elder brushes off LA Times column that called him ‘the Black face of white supremacy’

From www.foxnews.com
2021-08-23 18:56:25
Brian Flood
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Media top headlines August 23

In media news today, a CBS reporter instructs the White House staff to show Biden the poll about his job approval falling, Bill Maher and Andrew Sullivan pan newsrooms for caving to the ‘woke mobs,’ and a CNN panel blasts Biden’s ‘bizarre’ messaging on Afghanistan

Republican California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder dismissed a column that called him “the Black face of white supremacy” as par for the course because liberals are “scared to death” that he could actually take control of the state.

The Los Angeles Times published a column on Friday titled “Column: Larry Elder is the Black face of white supremacy. You’ve been warned,” which accused the Republican of using “overly simplistic arguments that whitewash the complex problems that come along with being Black in America.” L.A. Times columnist Erika D. Smith said Elder uses “taunting and toddler-like name-calling of his ideological enemies” before belittling the gubernatorial candidate…

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Capsized Immigrant Boat Off Coast of Libya Kills 17

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

17 presumed dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya

From kwwl.com
2021-08-23 21:03:25

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CAIRO (AP) — A U.N. official says a boat crowded with dozens of migrants capsized off Libya and at least 17 people are presumed dead. The accident happened Sunday night off the western town of Zuwara. The U.N. official says there were around 70 migrants on board the rubber boat and the Libyan coast guard managed to rescue 51 Egyptians. One body was recovered and at least 16 other migrants were missing and assumed to have drowned. It was the latest disaster in the Mediterranean Sea involving migrants seeking a better life in Europe. Libya has emerged as the dominant transit point for migrants fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East.

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Gaza Hit with Air Strike After Incendiary Bomb Attack

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

IDF strikes Gaza in response to incendiary balloons – report

From www.jpost.com
2021-08-23 20:49:00

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The IDF struck targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday night after 10 fires were sparked by incendiary balloons launched from Gaza, according to Palestinian reports.

The balloon launches came as Palestinian factions threatened to continue “popular activities,” including border protests, until the blockade on the Gaza Strip is lifted and Qatari funds are transferred into the coastal enclave.

Shortly before the strikes began, a Palestinian merchant was reportedly arrested by Israeli forces at the Erez crossing into the Gaza Strip. The reason for his arrest is as of yet unclear.

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Turks to Get S-400 Missiles from Russia

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

Russia, Turkey close to signing new S-400 missile contract – Ifax – Arab News

From www.arabnews.com
2021-08-23 07:43:30

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Russia and Turkey are close to signing a new contract to supply Ankara with additional S-400 air defense units in the near future, the Interfax news agency cited the head of Russia’s Rosoboronexport arms exporter as saying on Monday.
Turkey’s initial purchase of S-400s from Russia strained ties with the United States and its NATO allies. Washington sanctioned Ankara and has threatened to impose new sanctions if it buys more major arms systems from Moscow.

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Pfizer is First to Get FDA Approval for Covid Vaccine

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

From abcnews.go.com
2021-08-23 13:48:05

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.

The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration, which has never before had so much evidence to judge a shot’s safety. More than 200 million Pfizer doses already have been administered in the U.S. — and hundreds of millions more worldwide — since emergency use began in December.

“The public can be very confident that this vaccine meets the high standards for safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality the FDA requires of an approved product,” said acting FDA Commissioner…

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House Republicans Want to Know How Taliban Ended Up with US Arms

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

Mark Clouse- House Republicans seek answers on US weapons seized by Taliban

From thehill.com
2021-08-23 20:11:32

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Two Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are requesting the Pentagon detail its plans to recover or destroy billions of dollars worth of U.S weapons now in the hands of Taliban fighters following the fall of Afghan national security forces.

“As a direct result of the Biden Administration’s poorly planned and executed U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban is now armed with a significant arsenal of U.S.-made weaponry. Worse, it would appear the Biden Administration has no clue what or how many weapon platforms are now owned and operated by the Taliban,” the GOP lawmakers wrote in a letter shared exclusively with The Hill on Monday.

The letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd AustinLloyd AustinBritain to urge G7 leaders to consider adopting sanctions against Taliban: report Interpreter’s daughter trampled in crowd at Kabul airport: report Sunday shows – Afghanistan’s collapse in the spotlight MORE — signed by Rep. James ComerJames (Jamie) R. ComerFreedomWorks…

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Taliban Famine Predicted for Afghanistan in September

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

Mark Clouse- Afghanistan could start to run out of food by September, UN warns | Global development

From www.theguardian.com
2021-08-23 20:21:00

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UN agencies have warned of food shortages to Afghanistan as early as September without urgent aid funding, as it emerged first aid supplies, including surgical equipment and severe malnutrition kits, were stuck due to restrictions at Kabul airport.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday the closure of the airport to commercial flights has held up key deliveries.

The World Food Programme (WFP), which brings in supplies by road, said it was getting food through via four different supply routes for the moment, but could start running out of food by next month.

Andrew Patterson, the WFP’s deputy country director in Afghanistan, said they were transporting food through humanitarian crossings, including from Uzbekistan, though which 50% of supplies arrived, as well as via Pakistan and Turkmenistan.

“Winter is coming. We are going into the lean season and many Afghan roads will be covered in snow. We need to get the food into our warehouses where it needs to be distributed,”…

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ATF Sued by 20 States After Changing Gun Law Without Congress

Freedomist Editor August 24, 2021

Parker Davis- AG Schmitt Joins 20 State Coalition Fighting Unlawful Rewrite of Federal Gun Laws

From www.einnews.com
2021-08-23 21:18:00

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Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt joined a 20-state coalition led by West Virginia and Arizona in arguing against the Biden administration’s proposed regulation of firearm parts. In addition to joining the coalition’s comment letter, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed a separate, but similar, comment letter.

The coalition’s comment letter can be found here: https://ago.mo.gov/docs/default-source/press-releases/2021-08-19-atf-comments.pdf?sfvrsn=ca8075ff_2

Missouri’s separate comment letter can be found here: https://ago.mo.gov/docs/default-source/press-releases/2021-8-19-ltr-lange.pdf?sfvrsn=70b90b8a_2

The attorneys general contend a proposed rule set forth by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) exceeds authority granted to the bureau under the Gun Control Act of 1968.
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