Factish Truthish Week 17

Watch Florida

ReminderPay attention to what Ron DeSantis is doing in Florida

"Not a week seems to go by without Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposing or signing some bill that aggravates progressives, worries civil rights leaders or penalizes politically correct corporations."

What's Pending

Florida Senate backs controversial immigration changes

DeSantis administration poised to fire district superintendent for mandating masks in 2021

Florida senate backs ending higher ed initiatives on diversity, equity, inclusion

Get DeSantis: Lawfare
Why? Headlines.
They were brought by 2 of his biggest rivals.

Florida Democratic chair files ethics complaint against DeSantis over retreat

DeSantis draws second ethics complaint over presidential ramp-up

Nikki Fried files ethics complaint against DeSantis over monetary gifts

DeSantis Faces Ethics Complaint Over Accepting Gifts From Donors

Ron DeSantis hit with an ethics complaint from Trump super PAC

Trump allies file ethics complaint against Gov. DeSantis

Pro-Trump Super PAC Files an Ethics Complaint Against DeSantis

Trump allies file ethics complaint against GOP rival Ron DeSantis

Get DeSantis: Lawfare

Complaints Against DeSantis Dismissed by Ethics Commission

“Frivolous and politically motivated attacks”

"Ethics complaint filed by @NikkiFried against @GovRonDeSantis dismissed for lack of legal sufficiency."

I couldn't find a single report on this. I found one report stating that this complaint and one made by a Trump Pac were both dismissed.

Florida Ethics Commission dismisses complaints against Ron DeSantis

"Former Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried filed complaints related to resign-to-run and campaign finance."

"The Trump complaint purported to provide “ample evidence that Gov. DeSantis and various political committees have engaged in conduct that violated Florida ethics law.” It contended DeSantis has flouted Florida’s “resign-to-run” law while “skirting federal campaign finance laws,” "
"Gripes from Nikki Fried and MAGA, Inc., a political committee associated with former President Donald Trump, were dismissed Friday."

Looks like these 2 complaints brought by these 2 people were nearly identical with identical results.

DeSantis cleared of ethics complaint filed by Trump-aligned PAC

Florida commission slaps down Trump PAC's ethics complaint against DeSantis

Florida Commission on Ethics finds MAGA Inc. chief Taylor Budowich failed to make a 'legally sufficient complaint' against DeSantis

What has crossed DeSantis' Desk?

Florida gay pride parade canceled after anti-drag show law passes

They could have had their parade if they didn't have nudity in front of children, however, they chose not to.

Florida board passes DeSantis' expansion of 'Don't Say Gay'

These aren't about saying gay. It's about what is appropriate to discuss at what age in the classroom.

Reminder:Casey DeSantis: 'Classroom Instruction About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity with Kindergartners Is Wrong'

Florida passes bill OKing death penalty for kid sex crimes

Reminder:Florida’s foster system provides dangerous sex traffickers with easy access to vulnerable children

FL Death Penalty Law Means 'Sole Juror Won't Be Arbiter Of Justice'

DeSantis signs bill to carry concealed guns without a permit

Florida Becomes Sixth State with Universal Education Freedom

Disney Drama

Federal judge presiding over Disney's lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis recuses himself

Can Disney move out of Florida amid DeSantis feud?

Disney Begins Wave Of Layoffs, Will Reach 4,000 Of Projected 7,000 Cuts

How Did Walt Disney Die?

"Yes, Disney typed a note before being rushed to the hospital. The note was titled, “TV Projects in Production: Ready for Production or Possible for Escalation and Story,” and it listed four names or places: Ron Miller, 2 Way Down Cellar, Kurt Russell (he spelled it as "Kirt") and CIA—Mobley."

Revealed: The Only Region Where Disney Stores Are Growing

Disney World employee took disturbing, secret videos of 500 customers

Massive animatronic dragon catches fire during show at Disneyland

The Inside Story of How Disney’s Attempt to Buy BuzzFeed Fell Apart

FBI Officially Intervened In Disney's Moving "Plans," New State Home Blocked With Federal Charges

Florida Surgeon General

"It's just a highly experimental therapy that has very poor evidence, and I think is totally inappropriate to be doing to children."

"None of the medications in terms of the hormonal therapy are FDA approved for the pupose of gender dysphoria"

"Highly Experimental"

"the degree of risk associated with this medication is extraordinary"

"Highly experimental therapy that has very poor evidence"

Parkland School Massacre

Judge drops Parkland school superintendent's perjury case

"A Florida judge says a former school superintendent cannot be tried for allegedly lying to a grand jury investigating the 2018 Parkland school massacre"

WTF

Florida eases path for death penalty after Parkland verdict

FL Death Penalty Law Means 'Sole Juror Won't Be Arbiter Of Justice'

Lazy Lawmakers & Propaganda

'Deeply frustrated': Florida legislators worn out by DeSantis7

"Part of the angst has been sparked by a grinding session where legislators have pushed through bill after bill — and chewed up hours of contentious debate"

Everyone referred to is anonymous except for 1 democrat.

"after seven weeks, the toll is wearing people down"

They had to work for 7 whole weeks?!
That's terrible.

“I think our Republican colleagues are done,” said state Sen. Jason Pizzo, a South Florida Democrat. “I think they are fed up.

LOL. Really?

Florida Medical Freedom Acts
(SB222/HB305)
(SB238 & SB252)

Mayor Eric Adams says Biden's migrant crisis has 'destroyed' NYC

Medical freedom in Florida: Is this the real deal or more smoke and mirrors?

In the news

In DeSantis Win, Florida Voting Law Found Not Racially Biased

DeSantis drives Florida hard right in prelude to presidential run

Wouldn't it be fun if DeSantis veto'd it?

Insiders reveal how 'Queen of Camelot 2.0' Casey DeSantis is Ron's secret 'campaign' weapon

Well, she's certainly more presentable than me.

DeSantis Deepfake Shows Him Saying Leadership is ‘About Fooling the Voters’

Florida's Resign-to-Run Law

Wouldn't it be fun if DeSantis veto'd it?

Florida House passes law that would allow DeSantis to run for president without resigning

Florida GOP files proposal to clear the way for Ron DeSantis 2024

I heard DeSantis was traveling outside the US in an official capacity.
I was curious why, so I researched, and this is what I learned:

Israel Visit:

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Partnership Expansions with Innovative Health Care Company Insightec to Bring State-of-the-Art Cancer Treatment to Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida, Israel Aerospace Agreement

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers Keynote Address in Jerusalem to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of Israel

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Enhanced Anti-Antisemitism and Anti-BDS Legislation in Israel

This really just seems symbolic and political to me.

Ron DeSantis on Israel: US should 'not butt into' internal affairs

This really just seems symbolic and political to me.

UK Visit:

Trip to UK solidifies possible financial help with property insurance reform

Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch

Gov. DeSantis shores up reinsurance market in Britain

“Access to affordable reinsurance options for Florida carriers is important for the stabilization and long-term growth of our property insurance market,” DeSantis said. “Florida is home to one of the largest and most complex insurance markets in the world, and I was happy to provide an update about recent legislative reforms that have made the market more attractive to businesses.”

S. Korea Visit:

DeSantis, South Korean business leaders make hydrogen research hub deal

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs MOU with LowCarbon Hydrogen Corporation in South Korea, Company Set to Break Ground on Clean Hydrogen Facility in Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Meets with Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon and Strengthens Florida’s Commercial Ties with South Korea

DeSantis South Korea trade trip focuses on 'green' energy

Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Delegation Meet with Executives from Hyundai Motor Group and Kia Global

Japan Visit:

What he is discussing in Japan:DeSantis touts Florida economy and net migration in courting Japanese businesses

"There's a lot of economic opportunity for Japanese investment in Florida because of its strong economic growth"

"If Florida were its own country it would be the 13th largest economy in the world at over $1.23 trillion."

"more people and businesses are moving there than anywhere else in the U.S."

"financial services industry is migrating to Florida"

"Commercial space has also "exploded," as well as manufacturing because of Florida's strong business climate and workforce development initiatives."

"Florida also leads the U.S. in new business formations"

"attract business investment from across the globe"

"We have a lot of businesses that are expanding in Florida. We're also the number one state for tourism in the United States"

"The governor and NTT Data, a Tokyo-based information technology and consulting company, also announced a new partnership to provide one-week internships to Florida university students at its Tokyo headquarters."

"Japan is the 6th largest foreign investor in Florida, with holdings totaling over $5.2 billion. Over 200 Japanese companies based in Florida employ more than 22,000 Floridians. Last year, Japan imported roughly $636 million in goods from Florida."

Misc:

Who is funding it:Ron DeSantis’ trip abroad funded by group despised by Florida GOP

"Launched in 1996, Enterprise Florida is a public-private state agency that aims to attract businesses to the state and promote it for economic development."

"effective way to create jobs."

"Private donations have typically defrayed the cost of previous trips."

"In 2019, DeSantis traveled to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with a delegation of nearly 100 people as part of a trade mission organized by Enterprise Florida.“Just like the last one, [this trip] is not paid for at the taxpayers’ expense,”"

"But taxpayers did appear to foot at least some of the cost for the previous trip...private donors paid for more than two-thirds of the bill... but Florida taxpayers paid about $131,000... That covered lodging, airfare and other travel costs for several state officials, as well as security provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement."

Renner sounds like a Florida Romney. A pissy pants Rino there for sound bites.

Where he is going:DeSantis goes global with planned stops in Japan, South Korea, Israel, United Kingdom

California

California releasing 63,000 violent felons back onto the streets in effort to create 'safer prisons'

76K California Violent, Career Felons Get Earlier Releases

Acts Of God

M6.8 quake shakes northeastern Japan, no tsunami alert issued

Quake of magnitude 6 strikes India’s Assam, damages some buildings

Finance

Turkey adds crypto firms to money laundering, terror financing rules

One Bank Warns Soaring Food Prices Will Lead To Social Unrest

"There Are No Stabilizers Left" - Cooperman Warns That Next Market Crash Will Make Traders "Heads Spin"

Dollar Dumps In April As S&P Does Something It's Never Done Before

Is Dogecoin The Perfect Currency For The United States Of America In 2021?

Fed Holds Interest Rates Near Zero, Expects Temporary Rise in Inflation

Government debt as share of GDP.

BaFin cracks down on crypto exchange Binance’s ‘stock tokens’

Warren suggests a ‘wealth tax’ to fund $700 billion universal childcare bill

"Buckle Up! Inflation Is Here!"

Will Crypto Weakness Push Silver Higher

MISC

Actor Esmé Bianco sues Marilyn Manson, alleging sexual abuse

Josh Duggar pleads not guilty to child pornography charges

Major changes: Biden dog getting prepped for first feline's White House arrival

Festivities Turn to Tragedy as Stampede Claims 44 Lives at Lag B’Omer Celebration at Mount Meron in Israel

Lady Gaga dognapping suspects arrested: 5 in custody include woman who returned French bulldogs

Josh Duggar Arrested by Feds in Arkansas

Stewards of the Land

Why Won’t Environmentalists Speak Out Against Forced Labor For China-Made Solar Panels?

US: Nuclear waste tank in Washington state may be leaking

Residents Furious at Release of 500 Million Gene-Hacked Mosquitoes

Florida residents say release of a BILLION genetically engineered mosquitos in Keys is TERRORISM

Tens of thousands of toxic DDT barrels found dumped in ocean

Human Trafficking

Shock as 90 'victims of human smuggling' - some with COVID - found inside Houston home

Police in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties make arrests in investigation of child exploitation, human trafficking

Russia

Russia Fires Supersonic Anti-Ship Cruise Missile in 'Signal to NATO'

Cold War 2.0? U.S. Stops Issuing Visas To Russians

Another Navalny Drama Fizzles Despite Hungry Western Media

Air Force intercepting record number of Russian aircraft, says Alaska-based lieutenant general

Russia Expels Italian Diplomat in a Tit-For-Tat Move: Ministry

States Fight Back

Fla. Legislature passes social media deplatforming bill

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Sues Biden Admin Over Independence Day Fireworks Cancellation

Arizona Governor Bans Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports

At least 40 states creating legislation that would ban vaccine requirements

In late-night session, Arkansas General Assembly pass reworked bill nullifying federal gun laws

Social media censorship bill passes in Florida Senate

Elections Bill Passes Florida Senate

Montana governor signs bill nullifying federal gun bans

Corruption?

Newsmax settles Dominion lawsuit, issues apology over election conspiracy theories

EU brings antitrust charges against Apple and accuses it of using App Store to crush rivals

'Worse than Solyndra': Republicans Press for Information on Biden Admin's Favorite Electric Battery Company

REVEALED: The Scientists "Debunking" the Wuhan Lab Leak Theory Admit Being 'Collaborators' and Honorees of Chinese Communist Party.

Fake News

Newsmax settles Dominion lawsuit, issues apology over election conspiracy theories

Google, Soros, & Gates-Funded Media Outlet 'Project Syndicate' Publishes Op-Eds For China's State Media.

CBS's "85% Biden Speech Approval" Poll Quizzed Just 169 Republicans out of 1,000 Viewers.

IDK what to make of this story. It seems like the writer did nothing until the lie was exposed. which doesn't look good for her. Did she make it up on her own or was she "forced" to write it as she says? Did she leave the NYP to try to protect her own reputation in some way or was she forced out? I feel we haven't heard the end of this story.

New York Post temporarily deletes, then edits false story that claimed Harris' book was given out in migrant 'welcome kits'

New York Post reporter resigns over false Kamala Harris story

Arizona Audit

Arizona Audit - Watch Live Here

Fund The Audit by The America Project

Ever wonder how they did it and Bernie was never the candidate? Maybe we will NOW find out why!

Maricopa County Election Audit on Pace to Be Done by Deadline

New Judge in Election Case in Arizona, Judge Martin, Was Picked by Judge and Wife of Maricopa County Supervisor, Bill Gates! (AUDIO)

Judge rules auditors can't hide documents from public, media

Arizona AG Rejects Secretary of State’s Call for Probe of GOP-Led Maricopa County Vote Audit

Maricopa County Judge Lets 2020 Election Audit Continue for Now

Judge has doubts on voter privacy in Arizona recount

Arizona secretary of state says GOP election audit 'seems like such a farce'

Democrat Auditor and Bernie Supporter: "Arizona Audit is First Real Audit Since Election - They Built a Computer that They Knew Would Cheat" (VIDEO)

New Maricopa County Judge Assigned To Oversee 2020 Election Audit Case

Maricopa County auditor picked as 'expert witness' in Michigan 2020 election case

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County -

EXCLUSIVE: Former AZ Secretary of State Ken Bennett Tells Gateway Pundit Forensic Machines Have Been Examining Ballots Since Friday (VIDEO)

Maricopa Madness: New Judge on Case Was Appointed by Former Democrat Governor Janet Napolitano - Sets Hearing in the Case for Tomorrow

Trump Expects "Startling Results" As Arizona Legislators Take Possession Of All Ballots, Voting Machines From Maricopa County

Arizona Republicans deploy Cyber Ninjas in pro-Trump election audit

Arizona vote audit raises concern

BREAKING: A New Judge Assigned to Democrats' Maricopa County Case - Parties Have 10 Days to File Motions - Audit Continues!

State Superior Court picks new judge in Arizona Senate GOP audit challenge

BREAKING: Arizona Judge Recuses Himself From Election Audit Case To Be Settled in the Morning After Judge Is Notified that Attorney Who Previously Interned for Judge Works for the Auditors

Cyber Ninjas wants to keep its Arizona election recount secret

Election conspiracies live on with audit by Arizona GOP

Arizona legislators take possession of all ballots and voting machines from Maricopa County

Arizona Republicans seize all ballots, voting machines from Maricopa County

Look at the differences in the 2 above stories.

Arizona Republicans STRIKE BACK - File Motion of Their Own Against State Democrats - Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward Delivers Update on Maricopa County Forensic Audit

"Democrats Sent 73 Lawyers to AZ - THEY KNOW WHAT THEY DID!"

Maricopa County Judge recuses himself from 2020 election audit proceeding

"AZ Law": READ: Supreme Court Justice Bolick's Order Re: Election Audit Special Action

Arizona attorney general rejects call for probe of Maricopa County 2020 election audit

Arizona Republicans begin reviewing 2020 ballots in effort to undermine results

BREAKING - IT'S HAPPENING! Arizona Election Workers are Running Ultra-Violet Ballot Testing on Maricopa Ballots (VIDEO)

Covid

Media caught using CCP-tied experts on Wuhan Lab theory

Whitmer Makes Michigan First State To Tie Reopening To Vaccination Rates

Majority Of US Companies Will Require Workers To Provide Proof Of Vaccination

Connecticut Ends Religious Vaccine Exemptions for Students

Florida governor bans Covid-19 'vaccine passports'

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky's Odd Prediction of 'Impending Doom'

Arizona Lawmaker Tests Positive for Virus After Being Fully Vaccinated

Florida House approves COVID ‘vaccine passport’ ban

REVEALED: The Scientists "Debunking" the Wuhan Lab Leak Theory Admit Being 'Collaborators' and Honorees of Chinese Communist Party.

Janice Dean reacts to Cuomo leading COVID conference call with governors: ‘I’m not surprised anymore’

Report: Biden Has Andrew Cuomo Lead White House COVID Calls with Governors

Arizona Governor Bans Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports

At least 40 states creating legislation that would ban vaccine requirements

Leaked from US lab? Head of Russia's parliament & key Putin ally Volodin claims to have new ‘explanation’ for origin of Covid-19
"Clearly, it was found in Wuhan. But again, whose lab is it in Wuhan? An American lab. They funded it," Volodin claimed, again offering no evidence for his assertion."

US to ease travel restrictions for Chinese students

CDC: Fully vaccinated people can exercise, hold small gatherings outdoors without masks

6-Ft Rule Doesn't Stop COVID-19 Spread Indoors: MIT Study

COVID-19 pill that cures body upon first signs of infection could be authorized later this year

Fauci flip-flops again! Doctor says he expects new mask guidelines soon

Governors Complain That Biden, VP Skip Weekly COVID Calls

New Mexico nixes capacity restrictions on indoor church services

Fully open Texas and Florida reporting fewer COVID cases than Democrat-led Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York

Wuhan lab has been conducting research for the Chinese military on animal viruses for 9 years

How scientists at Wuhan lab helped Chinese army in secret project to find animal viruses

Musk and the Oscars

'SNL' cast won't be forced to appear with host Elon Musk

SNL offers cast members a 'safe space' if they're too triggered to perform with Elon Musk

Elon Musk is hosting SNL, but its cast members are steering clear of him

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin challenges NASA's $2.9billion contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Tesla (TSLA) earnings Q1 2021

Some of 'SNL's' cast is confused, annoyed that Elon Musk is hosting show

Oscars Ratings Plummet by 58 Percent Compared to 2020's Show

The News Is The News Now

Reese Witherspoon says tabloids painted her as 'good,' Britney Spears as 'bad'

Media caught using CCP-tied experts on Wuhan Lab theory

Newsmax settles Dominion lawsuit, issues apology over election conspiracy theories

The Mass Media Will Never Regain The Public's Trust

After Fake News Helped Joe Biden Win An Election, His Scandal-Ridden Son Is Now Lecturing Us On Misinformation

Google, Soros, & Gates-Funded Media Outlet 'Project Syndicate' Publishes Op-Eds For China's State Media.

CNN Business Launching Internal Investigation Into Treatment of Women

John Kerry Bombshell

Security adviser: US intel believed Kerry's unauthorized talks with Iran undercut Trump

Zarif-Gate Leak Causes Shake-Up In Iran's Presidential Office As FM Expresses 'Regret'

Zarif Had No Knowledge of Israeli Strikes Until Kerry Told Him, Translation Reveals

Biggs asks Biden to suspend John Kerry's security clearance

John Kerry facing mounting calls to resign as Biden's climate envoy

Pompeo Pushes Investigation Into Kerry for Leaking Secrets to Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister, in Leaked Tape, Says Revolutionary Guards Set Policies

GOP tears into Kerry amid Iran controversy
"Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said Kerry told him that Israel attacked Iranian assets in Syria “at least 200 times.” Zarif added that he was surprised that Kerry would reveal that sensitive information to him"

John Kerry is skirting the line of treason with Iran

Leaked Audio Reveals John Kerry Spilled Ally's Secrets to Iran

John Kerry knew about covert Israeli operations in Syria, according to Iran's foreign minister

John Kerry faces calls to resign over allegations of leaking Israeli intel to Iran

New York Times 'buried' bombshell that John Kerry told Iran about Israeli covert operations in Syria

Iran’s Foreign Minister, in Leaked Tape, Says Revolutionary Guards Set Policies

FLASHBACK:John Kerry's Daughter Married Iranian National; Best Man Was Son Of Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs