Today's Conservative News
A Modest Win for the Constitution
By making the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accountable to the president, the Supreme Court has done right — but it could’ve done even better.
US Commission On International Religious Freedom Warns That China Is Committing Genocide Against Uighurs, Urges Investigation
The Chinese government is committing “demographic genocide” against Uighur Muslims
Human History Is an Ever-Expanding Circle of Empathy
The world has become freer, more just, more compassionate, gentler, and more equal. But there is clearly room for improvement.
NBA Commissioner Hopes for ‘Mutual Respect’ with China after Hong Kong Row
Adam Silver, commissioner of the National Basketball Association, said he hoped to find “mutual respect” between the organization and China following a diplomatic row over Hong Kong protests.
At the Rally to Save a Teddy Roosevelt Statue
A group of about 150 gathered over the weekend to protest the removal of a statue honoring the 26th president.
Trump Revoked Trade Benefits For Mauritania Over Slavery — Here’s What Happened After
‘Insufficient progress toward combating forced labor’
China passes national security law for Hong Kong: report
Beijing increases its grip on Hong Kong
Democrats Delete Tweet Targeting Mount Rushmore over ‘White Supremacy’
The Democrat Party tweeted, then deleted, an attack on Mount Rushmore, negatively portraying an upcoming event President Trump is planning ahead of Independence Day at the historic monument to four great American presidents.
Pentagon says ‘no corroborating’ evidence to stand up NYT report on Russian bounties
The Defense Department said late Monday that there is “no corroborating evidence” to support the explosive New York Times report last week that said the Russian military offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
Dems tweet then delete post linking Trump’s Mt. Rushmore event to ‘glorifying white supremacy’
The Democrats raised eyebrows on Monday night for accusing President Trump of “glorifying white supremacy” for scheduling a Fourth of July celebration at Mount Rushmore.
LAPD Morale Collapses to ‘Record Low’: ‘It’s Simply Not Worth It Any Longer’
Morale within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is currently at a “record low,” thanks to the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests and the vilification of police by local politicians.
Arizona Governor Closes Bars, Gyms, Movie Theaters over Coronavirus Concerns
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced Monday that there will be a delay in school reopenings and closed bars, gyms, movie theaters, and water parks after a recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the state.
Photos: George Washington Statues Vandalized in New York
Two statues depicting George Washington, the United States’ first president, were defaced early Monday morning in New York City’s Washington Square Park.
L.A. County Sheriff Refuses to Enforce Beach Closure Order for July 4th Weekend
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Monday that he refuses to enforce a directive to close beaches for July 4th weekend.
‘Blood is on their hands’: Rep. Banks says NYT revealed sensitive details on Russia bounty intel
A top Republican lawmaker said Monday that The New York Times has “blood” on its hands, after the paper reported that Russia secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan.
House GOP taps Rep. James Comer to serve as top Republican on Oversight Committee
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., was selected on Monday to be the top Republican on the powerful House Oversight and Reform Committee – setting him up for a high-profile role as Republicans seek to combat Democratic oversight moves into the Trump administration.
Roberts Misrules
One can only speculate why Chief Justice Roberts has engaged in his contortions.
Reddit’s Policy Against Hate Speech Does Not Protect People ‘Who Are In The Majority’
‘It does not protect all groups’
Lena Dunham Says She Will ‘Sit Down’ And ‘Shut Up’ In Post About Her ‘Privilege’
‘I also didn’t know what privilege was’
AMC Theatres Will Not Reopen Until End Of July Due To Coronavirus
‘We continue to devote extraordinary resources into our plan to operate our theater’
Police Investigating Protesters after Confrontation with Armed St. Louis Homeowners
Law enforcement is determining whether the protesters committed trespassing and fourth-degree assault by intimidation.
Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley And Lady A Chosen For ‘Macy’s Fourth Of July Fireworks Spectacular’
The 4th of July performances will be aired on NBC
Fallen Statues, Fallen Men
Only a culture soaked in a belief in original sin can honor men for the good they did, for the events at which they were present.