UP FIRST 10/16/2020

 

First look:   Tucker Carlson reveals new email in Hunter Biden-Burisma scandal ABC asked Joe Biden ZERO questions about Hunter's emails Biden vows to answer court-packing question before Nov 3rd The FBI is (finally) checking into Hunter Biden's Burisma emails

Tucker Carlson shares a new email in Hunter Biden - Burisma scandal Headline: WATCH: Tucker Carlson Reveals New Email In Hunter Biden-Burisma Scandal: ‘How Could That Happen?’ What's Up: As many were watching last night's dueling debates on NBC and ABC, Fox News' Tucker Carlson shared a new email purported to have come from Hunter Biden's laptop. Carlson shared the contents of the email and broke down how it may prove a larger, more nefarious plot by Hunter Biden to turn his father's position as Vice President into a lucrative situation for himself. Quote: "'So what did Burisma want exactly? Well, good PR for starters,' Carlson said. 'The executive wanted, quote, high-ranking U.S. officials to express their, quote, positive opinion of Burisma. And then he wanted the administration to act on Burisma’s behalf.'" — DailyWire.com The First take: We prefer to take a skeptical approach to "October surprises" like this one. How can we be certain of the authenticity of the emails? Further investigation is definitely needed and we must have more clarity from the FBI on why the agency appears to have slow-walked its' investigation into the hard drive. As Carlson stated last night, "If these emails are fake, this is the most complex and sophisticated hoax in history."   WATCH IT HERE Bonus: Twitter changes guidelines following censorship of NY Post story

ABC asked Joe Biden no questions about Hunter's emails last night Headline: Biden doesn’t get one question on Hunter Biden exposé at ABC News town hall What's Up: The tone of ABC's Town Hall featuring Joe Biden was decidedly different from Donald Trump's contentious exchanges with NBC's Savannah Guthrie. Most surprising to many, there was not a single question about one of the biggest stories of the week, Joe Biden's son Hunter and the emails reportedly exposing questionable connections between the young Biden and international business deals. Quote: "As the town hall ended, the former Clinton administration employee thanked voters for their 'really terrific questions,' calling them 'a service to our democracy.'" — NYPost.com The First take: If you required any more evidence of the bias against Trump and for Biden in the mainstream media, last night's two "town hall" events made the case. In our opinion, Trump had to fight through 20+ minutes of Savanah Guthrie's grilling prior to fielding any voter questions while Biden was lobbed softball questions from a friendly moderator. GET THE WHOLE STORY HERE Bonus: Savannah Guthrie blasted for hostile behavior towards Trump in Town Hall

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MASSIVE changes are coming for the U.S. dollar... Headline: Millions of Americans are flocking to this safe-haven asset for protection What's Up: The Federal Reserve admitted that the central bank is working on a digital currency to replace the dollar, based on blockchain technology. This central bank digital currency (CBDC) will make the dollar obsolete. Quote: Goldman Sachs just said "It's time to buy gold"... Don't wait any longer. The Take: The original version of the stimulus bill, presented by Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, called for the creation of a ‘digital dollar’ and the establishment of ‘digital dollar’ wallets. This digital currency could also be used to track everything you buy or sell… Your privacy and economic freedom could be gone. PROTECT YOURSELF NOW

Court Packing? Biden will answer that question before Nov. 3rd Headline: Biden Promises To Give An Answer On Court Packing Before Election Day What's Up: During the ABC Town Hall, Joe Biden was asked about his party's plans to add seats to the Supreme Court should they win the White House and gain control of the Senate. After weeks of avoiding answering that question, Biden is inching closer and closer an actual concrete response. Quote: "When asked if he would be open to expanding the size of the court after the vote on Barrett’s nomination, which is expected around October 30, Biden said he is 'open to considering what happens from that point on.'" — DailyCaller.com The First take: So, two weeks ago Biden told us he would not answer the court-packing question until after the election. Last week Joe said voters didn't "deserve" to know his answer. Now, the Democrat's leader says he will tell us how he feels about it before the election... AFTER he sees how the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett is resolved. We wonder if Joe thinks the judge will not be confirmed? Biden's evolving position on the topic looks more a response to polls showing voters want a firm answer. SEE THE COMMENT

The FBI is finally looking into Hunter Biden's Burisma emails -- buuuuuut Headline: Feds examining whether alleged Hunter Biden emails are linked to a foreign intel operation What's Up: Adding another layer of intrigue to the story about Hunter Biden's alleged emails found on a computer hard drive is the NBC News report claiming the FBI is also looking at the possibility of Russians creating the entire story as a disinformation campaign. Quote: "George Mesires, attorney for Hunter Biden, said in a statement, 'We have no idea where this came from, and certainly cannot credit anything that Rudy Giuliani provided to the New York Post, but what I do know for certain is that this purported meeting never happened.'" — NBCNews.com The First take: We're happy to read the FBI is taking a more active role in the verification of the emails and the allegations being tossed around on various media outlets. If the emails are legitimate (as many have claimed), Joe Biden should be required to respond to any and all questions currently being avoided. Should the entire story be determined to be "fake news," we would hope those responsible for advancing it would apologize as well. That said, we're not holding our breath for either situation to happen. CHECK OUT THE DETAILS

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Today's dose of good: Cells from the San Diego Zoo led to cloning this endangered horse   More good news:   Robots can perform colonoscopies cheaper and better than humans Wearable mini wind turbines can create energy while you walk Must-see: Young inventor turns her disability into a superpower