Easter at the White House:
A person dressed in an Easter Bunny costume broadsided President Biden Monday afternoon as he was answering a reporter’s questions on Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Black Lives Matter:
Black American murders across the board spiked by nearly 30% in 2020 compared to the year prior, according to FBI data, marking the largest single-year increase in killings since the agency began tracking the crimes.
Many are blaming COVID-19 and lock downs, but research shows that the increase may be due to the defund the police movement.
- Massive increase in Black Americans murdered was result of defund police movement: experts (Fox News)
Black Lives Matter PAC siphoned away almost all of its cash reserves during the first three months of 2022, with the largest chunk of funds going to a firm owned by a BLM board member.
- BLM PAC burned through almost all its cash reserves in the first quarter (Washington Examiner)
Hillary Clinton:
Five associates of Hillary Clinton and her presidential campaign are invoking their Fifth Amendment rights and refusing to cooperate with Special Counsel John Durham.
Springfield City Council:
Monica Horton was sworn in last night at the Springfield City Council meeting. The council chose Horton to fill the vacant Zone 1 council seat after Angela Romine decided to step down to run for state office.
SOGI Ordinance:
The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ordinance, or SOGI for short, is once again making headlines.
- Springfield’s short-lived SOGI ordinance protected gay, trans residents. Is it time to try again? (Springfield News-Leader)
Biden/Harris Donations:
President Biden and Vice President Harris each gave less to charity than the average taxpayer for their level of earnings, with Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff donating far below what most in their high income bracket contribute
Taxes:
The Supreme Court Monday rejected an appeal from several states challenging Congress’s cap on state and local taxes that can be deducted from federal taxable income.
States that spend and tax less tend to have a better economic outlook than states with more spending and higher taxes, according to a report from the American Legislative Exchange Council .
Disney:
The Walt Disney Co. reportedly labeled Tinker Bell and Captain Hook as “potentially problematic,” noting the characters could perpetuate negative stereotypes.
I’m Sorry?:
Jen Psaki repeatedly dodged when pressed on whether she or President Biden will publicly apologize to the Border Patrol officers accused of whipping migrants.
