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First look:   Is Biden's "Build Back Better" really a "zero cost" deal? (nope) YouTube purges site of Anti-Vaxxers and anti-vaccine content  Gov Kristi Noem responds to scurrilous rumor she's having an affair Joe Manchin appears to be dug - won't support "fiscal insanity"

"Build Back Better" is proof there is no free lunch, free roads, etc Headline: Biden Claims His Build Back Better Agenda ‘Costs Zero Dollars.’ But There's A Huge Catch The First take: Mom always said, "The devil is in the details." In this case the details include some pretty hefty tax hikes -- and not just for those evil rich people Democrats always talk about.  READ IT ALL HERE

"Prominent" anti-vaxxers and anti-vaccine posts banned from YouTube Headline: YouTube is banning prominent anti-vaccine activists and blocking all anti-vaccine content The First take: So, no anti-Putin stuff and now any anti-vaccine videos will be shown the door at YouTube. We get it... YouTube is a private company and can decide what content it will permit. The big question we have for he massive social media company -- WHO DECIDES? GET THE WHOLE STORY HERE Bonus: Sen Hawley to introduce a law to hold social media responsible for harmed caused to children

SD Gov Noem trashes rumor she's canoodling with Corey Lewandowski Headline: Noem denies conservative site's report on affair with Lewandowski: 'A disgusting lie' The First take: The 2024 election is over 3 years off and some view this kind of personal attack and rumor mongering as an early assault on the character of a possible GOP candidate. If this is about 2024, stay tuned. We predict TMZ is going to be applying for a White House press pass. GET  THE STORY Bonus: Trump PAC severs ties with Lewandowski amid sexual misconduct allegations

Manchin's late night statement has Democrats scrambling  Headline: Manchin Slams Dem Spending Plan As "Definition Of Fiscal Insanity", Will Not "Reengineer Social Fabric" With 'Vengeful' Taxation The First take: The good news... this is likely over today. Which way will it go? A month ago we would have bet Senator Manchin would have caved by now. Right now, Las Vegas has this one rated a "toss up."  CHECK OUT THE DETAILS Breaking: Senate makes a deal to avoid shutdown Bonus: Desperate Dems as Manchin to "Name your price!" Bonus: Panicked Don Lemon declares Sinema and Manchin aren't Democrats, "They are Republicans, come on!"

Must-see video: Bill O'Reilly: The origin of Liz Cheney's Trump hatred Dana Loesch: Left's illegal vaccine narrative falls apart Buck Sexton: 2020, a most violent year Jesse Kelly: Biden's Honeymoon is over Mike Slater: Slater's life lesson on envy

Don't miss it: Congress and the Biden administration have radically ruined America's economy...and in record time. Members of both parties act like there are no consequences for their disastrous and depredated financial schemes. Our elected and unelected officials are plundering the federal coffers, choking you off with soaring taxes and unfettered inflation, and leaving future generations with head-spinning debt. Can we stop them? Mike Slater investigates tomorrow at 11a ET. Watch live on The First app, TheFirstTV.com, or on Pluto TV channel 244!

Bonus links: SCOTUS calendar has guns, abortion and trans rights cases Analysis shows Dems' big bill will raise taxes on almost everyone GOP wins Congressional baseball game... 3rd time in 13 years Jailed Marine who called for accountability offered to resign NBA will withhold pay from unvaxxed players forced to sit out Unless you live in China, you aren't going to the Beijing Olympics Fox News' Jesse Watters torches Biden: "he's a stone cold liar!" Katie Couric's new book should really be called "Burning Bridges" She survived the 1918 Spanish flu...but not COVID (She was 105) Decision Day: Judge may end Britney Spears' conservatorship We hate it when others do it... We check our phones 96xs a day Missing drunk man joins search & rescue party, helps find himself Got COVID anxiety? Here's some help...

Today's dose of good: Newly-minted Florida man uses trash can to trap, capture an alligator   More good news:   Want to live forever? Theoretically, now you can. Amazing video shows couples encounter with humpback whales

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