The Capital Note: Debt, Windfalls, and Disaster
On the menu today: Debt and windfall waste, the lockdown reflex, oil tankers as warehouses, green protectionism, and the (partial) vindication of October.
Today's Conservative News
CDC Moving Ahead with Critical Race Theory Trainings Despite Trump Order
The program will teach CDC employees how to “identify three levels of racism” and “examine the mechanisms of systemic racism.
Kid Rock To Join Donald Trump Jr. Presidential Campaign Rally In Michigan
Here are the details
Report: Astronomers Find Hints Of Potential Life In Atmosphere Of Venus
‘There is a distinct whiff of cordite in the air which may be suggesting something’
WaPo Reporter Duped by Infamous Hoaxer Jacob Wohl’s Staged FBI Raid
The reporter moved forward with the story despite the lack of FBI confirmation and the hoaxers’ dubious reputation.
Oregon Republican Lawmakers React to Arrest of Dem House Speaker’s Aide in Portland Riots
Kristina Narayan, an aide to the House speaker, was arrested on Saturday, September 5 and charged with interfering with a police officer.
U.S. Afghanistan Commander Says Intel Has Not Confirmed Russian Bounties on American Troops
Reports broke in June that at least one American soldier died as a result of the secret bounty payments.
Israeli Man Receives 3 Life Sentences For Arson Attack That Killed 18-Month-Old Palestinian Toddler, Parents
‘Maximum penalty prescribed by the law’
Japan’s Ruling Party Elects New Leader To Replace Shinzo Abe As Prime Minister
‘Inherit and facilitate policies promoted by Prime Minister Abe’
AstraZeneca To Resume COVID-19 Vaccine Study After Pause Caused By Serious Symptoms In Patient
Global studies were placed on hold after a review of the data revealed one patient had severe negative symptoms
How Do We Stop Political Elites From Selling Out Workers? Rep. Ro Khanna Explains | WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON EP. 23
Can’t be a sledgehammer approach…
Trump Condemns Radical Left’s ‘Open War’ on Law Enforcement After Deputies Shot in L.A.
President Donald Trump on Sunday rallied support for the two Los Angeles deputies that were shot on Saturday night.
Trump Supporters Chant, ‘All Lives Matter!’ at Nevada Rally
Supporters of President Donald Trump shouted, “All lives Matter!” during a campaign rally on Sunday in Nevada.
Supporters Shout, ‘Lock Him Up!’ When Donald Trump Mentions Barack Obama
Supporters of President Donald Trump began chanting, “Lock him up!” on Sunday night when he mentioned former President Barack Obama at a campaign rally in Nevada.
Exclusive– Pompeo on Afghan Peace Talks: ‘We’re on a Pathway to Achieve’ Zero U.S. Forces in Afghanistan by Spring 2021
DOHA, Qatar — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Breitbart News exclusively that the process is moving along on pace for a full withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by the spring of 2021.
Report: Iran considering plot to assassinate US ambassador to South Africa
Iran is allegedly mulling over an attempt to assassinate the United States’ ambassador to South Africa as retaliation for the American drone attack earlier this year that killed Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force.
Biden pushes gun control less than 24 hours after attempted assassination on deputies
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Sunday called for gun control less than 24 hours after two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who were critically wounded after a gunman open fire on their squad car in an apparent ambush.
Why Trump Is Winning Over Hispanics
It’s ‘showing up,’ says Florida senator Rick Scott.
Report: Pompeo’s wife asked senior State Department staff for help with holiday cards
Reports have emerged that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s wife asked if senior staff members at the State Department could work during the week of Christmas last year to help complete the family’s personal holiday cards.
Diana Rigg, of The Avengers, Combined Sensuality with Intellect
Whether playing a nun, a Bond girl, or the iconic Emma Peel, she was unforgettable.
Biden argues he’s in better shape than Trump: ‘Just look at us’
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went on the offensive on Sunday in the war of words between him and President Trump over who the fittest man – both mentally and physically – to lead the country.
Los Angeles County Deputies Out of Surgery, Expected to Survive
The two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies shot Saturday night are out of surgery and are expected to survive.
The Problem with Cuties
In critiquing the sexualization of children, the filmmakers sexualized children.
Bring Back the Bison
A partnership of government, a nongovernmental organization, and Indian reservations could make it happen.
Still Amusing Ourselves to Death
What Neil Postman got right — and what he failed to predict.
Oregon fire marshal departs amid wildfire destruction
Oregon’s top fire official resigned Saturday as wildfires continued to rage there and in other Western states.
Donald Trump: ‘If Biden Wins, the Mob Wins’
“If Biden wins. China wins. If Biden wins, the mob wins,” Trump said at a campaign rally in Minden, Nevada on Saturday night.