Current Events

News and commentary

Shou Zi Chew (TikTok CEO)

He has recently made headlines by appearing before US Congress to argue in support of the platform.

Kari Lake (politician)

Republican nominee lost the 2022 Arizona governor's race by 17,000 votes and continues to challenge the results in court. Priority request.

Matt Taibbi (journalist)

Brought to testify before US Congress members for his reporting on the "Twitter Files" which expose government agencies directing censorship of US citizens via social media companies.

T/F: USA is undergoing a spiritual revival

Calibrates higher than I expected. This is good news!

a Covid-19 origin theory at 400

Theory provided by a Database subscriber via comment. It's the highest explanation I've come across in three years of Covid-origin speculation in the news media.

Walmart's decision to close Portland stores

The two stores in Portland, a city notorious for not enforcing shoplifting laws, will close March 24th, displacing 580 employees.

T/F: Covid-19 pandemic originated with a lab leak

Feb. 26, 2023: The U.S. Energy Department has concluded that the Covid pandemic most likely arose from a laboratory leak, according to a classified intelligence report recently provided to the White House and key members of Congress --wsj.com

Joe Biden's visit to Kyiv

"President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 20, in a major show of support days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion." --theepochtimes.com

Rage Against the War Machine (anti-war rally)

February 19, 2023 demonstration planned in Washington DC to protest continued funding of the Ukraine war, among other demands. Priority request.

The Babylon Bee

Political satire website: babylonbee.com

American Greatness

Conservative political and news commentary: amgreatness.com

American black-on-black crime (article)

"Racial profiling of blacks by other blacks is systemic and pervasive in the black community. One hears it in the music where the black gang lifestyle, murders, sexploitation, explicit and graphic sexual depictions of blacks, drugs, and violence are routinely celebrated" --americanmind.org

cultural Marxism's effect in America

"under the pretense of social justice, they now seek... rewriting history; reintroducing racism; creating privileged classes; and determining what can be said in public discourse, the military, and houses of worship" --heritage.org

Chinese "spy" balloon over US, intention

A huge, high-altitude Chinese balloon sailed across the U.S. on Friday, drawing severe Pentagon accusations of spying on sensitive military sites despite China’s firm denials --apnews.com

Hunter Biden

President's son is reportedly threatening to sue multiple people involved in the handling of his notorious laptop --washingtontimes.com