UP FIRST 04/27/2021

 

First look:   Calls increasing for John Kerry to resign over leaked tapes  Texas gains two House seats as NY and CA each lose one LAPD officer released letter he sent to LeBron James Charles Barkley in hot water for being Charles Barkley

Calls for John Kerry to resign grow Headline: ‘A Criminal Act’: Calls Grow For Kerry To Resign Following Explosive Report, GOP Demands Investigations The First take: Joe Biden's Climate Czar is under scrutiny for comments he allegedly made about Israel to an Iranian Foreign Minister. The former Secretary of State has denied the allegations but that has not stopped Republicans from calling for investigations into the story. We expect Democrats will have as much interest in looking into this story as they did in checking out the rumors Eric Swalwell bedded a Chinese spy. It ain't happening with Dems in control of Congress. READ IT ALL HERE BONUS: Biden admin dodges question if Kerry sold out Israel on leaked recordings BONUS: History keeps proving John Kerry wrong

Texas is creeping up on California in total number of House seats Headline: Census: TX Gains 2 House Seats, CA, NY Lose One As US Political Map Is Redrawn The First take: Monday's news of a shift in some seats in the House of Representatives initially had Republicans celebrating as Texas would gain two new seats while both California and New York State would surrender a seat. We are glad to see "red" states benefitting with added representation in Congress. However, we remind everyone, a great number of those moving from oppressive "blue" states have been known to bring their liberal predilections with them. Hence the billboards seen on the western border of the Lone Star State reading, "Don't California our Texas." Sage wisdom, indeed. GET THE WHOLE STORY HERE Bonus: Could AOC lose her seat after re-apportionment?

LAPD officer pens powerful letter to LeBron James Headline: MUST READ: Police Officer Pens Heartfelt Letter to LeBron James Following Tweet at Columbus Cop The First take: The LAPD officer's letter to LeBron James is a very good one and we hope the NBA star actually reads it and considers the offer to meet (no cameras, in private) one-on-one with an actual member of law enforcement and learn first hand what cops face every day. We're not certain this will happen, but we can hope.  GET  THE STORY

Charles Barkley in hot water for being Charles Barkley Headline: Charles Barkley Scolded For Georgia Bulldogs Comment: Mascot Named After Their Women The First take: If you hire Charles Barkley and do not expect him to say things that will ruffle some feathers, you're not being honest. Will the PC crowd demand action? Stay tuned. CHECK OUT THE DETAILS Bonus: LeVar Burton says "cancel culture" is actually "consequence culture"

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Bonus links: Biden executive order to mandate $15 min wage for some workers Supreme Court will take up major Second Amendment case Joe Manchin pumps the brakes on Biden's infrastructure plan Think Biden's planned tax increases won't affect you? WRONG! AOC: Biden's first 100 days have "exceeded expectations" Tucker Carlson says call CPS if kids are wearing masks outdoors WA Gov signs law banning Native American mascots Past, present SNL stars not happy about Elon Musk hosting How bad were the ratings for the Oscars? (Really, really bad) Yikes! Miami zoo discovers new venomous taratula Smithsonian unveils new presidential portrait of Donald Trump Beavers cause entire town to lose the internet Do you talk to yourself? (And is it a good thing or a bad thing?) Ugh! Nathan's hot dogs announces a plant-based dog is coming

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