UP FIRST 03/17/2021

 

First look:   Save the date! Biden to finally "meet the press" next Thursday Trump's not going away quietly, warns the border is getting worse Mitch McConnell comes out of his shell, threatens Dems Union president tells teachers to stay quiet on being vaccinated

Save the Date! Biden presser finally scheduled for March 25th Headline: Biden Finally Schedules Press Conference After Psaki Circles Back The First take: We're already making plans for a week from tomorrow when President Joe Biden will finally take questions from the media in a live setting and not just fielding the occasional, shouted question as he leaves a photo op. If you are keeping track, the presser will happen on the 64th day of the Biden presidency, a modern day record for avoiding the press.  READ IT ALL HERE BONUS: Biden and Harris hit the road to sell America on a bill that's already been passed and signed into law

Not going quietly -- Trump warns Biden's border crisis is worsening Headline: Trump Warns Border Crisis "Will Get Much Worse" As Biden Pleads With Migrants "Don't Come Over" The First take: While President Biden was answering some softball questions from ABC's George Stephanopoulos, Donald Trump was on the phone with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News. The former president addressed a few issues, but was especially critical of the Biden Administration's action to undo all of the work done to bolster America's southern border. GET THE WHOLE STORY HERE Bonus: AZ sheriff doesn’t hold back about who’s to blame for border crisis…and Biden’s not going to like it Sponsored content:  Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of The First or TheFirstTV.com.

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McConnell warns of "scorched-earth" Senate if Democrats kill the filibuster Headline: Tensions flare over Senate filibuster The First take: Every now and then Mitch McConnell surprises us. Yesterday was one such day as the Senate minority leader delivered a crystal clear warning to Democrats looking to completely destroy any hopes for bipartisanship in the Senate by completely killing the filibuster. "The Senate would be more like a 100-car pileup, nothing moving,” McConnell warned. Democrats dismissed McConnell's statements. We think they would be wise to reconsider what they are planning. Mitch McConnell may turn out to be a snapping turtle.  GET  THE STORY

Union president tells teachers not to reveal if they've been vaccinated Headline: Chicago Teachers Union Prez Tells Members: Don’t Reveal You Got Vaccine If It Means You Return To School The First take: Someone said the quiet part out loud. The Chicago Teachers Union President has been caught instructing teachers not to reveal if they've been vaccinated as it might force them to actually return to the classroom. Gee, it's almost as if everything they've been telling us about hoping to get vaccinated and back in front of the children as soon as possible was...what shall we call it? The big lie. That sounds about right. CHECK OUT THE DETAILS Bonus: CA teachers union says it was being "playful" when talking about using relief money for bonuses

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Must-see video: Bill O'Reilly: Is Biden worse than Obama?   Dana Loesch: Military "Wokeness" Buck Sexton: Dems trying to jam thru massive new gun legislation  Jesse Kelly: Politicization of the U.S. Military Click here to see what's on today!

Don't miss it: It's clear that border security is not a top priority for Joe Biden. That's good news for cartels, but bad news for us. It's time to confront the brutal truth about America's forgotten epidemic. Watch exclusively on The First this Thursday at 9pm ET. Watch live on The First app, TheFirstTV.com, or on Pluto TV channel 244!

Bonus links: A number of GOP lawmakers are saying "no" to the vaccine Trump tells supporters to get the COVID jab, "It's a safe vaccine" Biden says Putin will "pay a price" for 2020 election meddling Woke: CA Gov vows to replace Sen. Feinstein with a black woman Court ruled MI Sec of State violated the law on absentee ballots  CNN's "Reliable Sources" sets a record for low ratings Dan Bongino scores syndicated radio show in Rush's time slot Candace Owens vows to sue Cardi B over vicious twitter smear "Florida woman" arrested after rigging homecoming queen vote Schadenfreude: GoFundMe campaign for "royals" is an epic fail Look out labs, French bulldogs are now the 2nd most popular dog Tiger Woods is back home, recovering from horrific car crash People are paying $144/gallon for horse milk? "We're a "neigh")

Today's dose of good: Former teacher, living in his car gets a $27k surprise from students   More good news:   Medals found in dumpster reveal dad was a silent WWII hero Study: Being around birds makes us a lot happier Wall Street traders donate $300k, to rescue gorillas

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