Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro announced on his show Friday that the company has signed former ESPN sports reporter Allison Williams to lead a special sports series that will be available exclusively for Daily Wire members. 
 
As <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/espn-reporter-leaving-network-over-vaccine-mandate-power-given-is-seldom-returned">The Daily Wire previously reported</a>, Williams left her post as a college basketball and football reporter for ESPN last Friday after being sidelined in September for refusing to abide by the network&#8217;s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. 
“The Daily Wire is one of America’s fastest-growing media companies and I am thrilled and honored to join them. I am proud to be a part of a company that fights for our rights and I cannot wait to bring agenda-free sports reporting to the Daily Wire’s members and millions of followers,” Williams said in a statement. “Leaving ESPN was one of the most difficult decisions of my career, but it was the right thing to do. I respect people who choose to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but it was not the appropriate medical decision for me at this time. No one should be forced to choose between their livelihood and the freedom to make their own health care choices—it is simply un-American.” 
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages all people, including women trying to become pregnant, to get vaccinated, Williams said that she chose to not receive it after consulting with her doctor and a fertility specialist.
&#8220;Throughout our family planning with our doctor, as well as a fertility specialist, I have decided not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at this time while my husband and I try for our second child,&#8221; Williams said. &#8220;This was a deeply difficult decision to make and it’s not something I take lightly. I understand vaccines have been essential in the effort to end this pandemic; however, taking the vaccine at this time is not in my best interest.&#8221;
“I have been denied my request for accommodation by ESPN and the Walt Disney Company, and effective next week, I will be separated from the company,” Williams added in a video statement.
&#8220;I also want people to know who support these mandates that I fight for you,&#8221; she said. &#8220;Because if this is the direction we take our country, there will come a time when the government or corporations mandate you to get something that does not align with your values. Power given is seldom returned. And when that day comes, I want you to at least know that we fought, and we tried.&#8221;
Williams was with ESPN since March 2011. At the network, she covered a wide variety of major sporting events, including multiple NCAA Final Fours, the 2021 CFB National Championship, the Rose Bowl, and the NBA Draft. She was previously with Fox Sports Florida where she covered the NHL’s Florida Panthers and the MLB’s Miami Marlins.
Shapiro noted Williams&#8217; talent in his announcement this morning. “Allison is a massive talent. ESPN’s loss is our members’ gain,” he said. 
Daily Wire co-founder and co-CEO Jeremy Boreing noted that The Daily Wire is leading the way in fighting the Biden administration&#8217;s forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers. 
“The Biden administration continues to pressure businesses into acting as the enforcement arm of the federal government’s tyrannical vaccine regime. It’s a shame so many businesses are going along with it. We won’t,” Boreing said, referencing the Daily Wire&#8217;s plans to challenge the Biden administration&#8217;s mandate once it is made public.
When the Biden administration announced its <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-biden-to-force-private-companies-to-mandate-vaccinations-weekly-covid-tests-report">mandate</a> (which has yet to be implemented) that all companies with 100 or more employees must require their workers to be vaccinated or receive weekly COVID testing, the Daily Wire declared that it would not comply.
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In this week’s show, Candace Owens gives a touching tribute to her grandfather discussing the eternal values and principles that he instilled in her. She reflects on the role her grandfather played in her life and how he helped her find her voice.
“I have only ever known one giant and I have stood on his shoulders my entire life. I have shared that giant with the world to the best of my ability,” Owens says about her grandfather in the show, “There isn’t a single person who can legitimately say that they are a Candace Owens fan who cannot also tell you something about my grandfather.”
Candace went on to recall fondly how her grandfather was watching when she was quizzed by Democrat Representative Ted Lieu in front of Congress and how she chose to dedicate her bestselling book Blackout to him. 
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“I have toured the country, non-stop over these last four years. I’ve delivered hundreds of speeches in front of thousands upon thousands of different people. I can say honestly that I have never left any of those stages without telling the story of my granddad,” she said. 
Her grandfather was born in 1941 on a sharecropping farm in segregated North Carolina as one of 12 children who overcame many obstacles throughout his life. He was always a steady presence in her life from when she was young learning to ride a bike to when she was first going to testify before Congress. 
“Granddad took a flight up from North Carolina to DC to meet me there. He invited himself. Insisted on being there. Sat right behind me. His presence was the push I needed. He knew I was ready,” she explains, “When I think of granddad, I think of 2 steady hands, always behind me, my whole entire life.”
She also praised her grandfather’s impressive work ethic. 
“He worked from the time he was 5 years old, until the day he died because he couldn’t understand the concept of retirement. He genuinely could not grasp it. For him, self-worth was tied to what you could contribute to your household and in turn to your society. I hold the same view. So much of me is him,” Owens says. 
Another aspect of her grandfather that Owens wanted to celebrate was his humor. She details how quick-witted he was and always ready to lighten the mood. 
She concludes her opening tribute by saying, “Needless to say I’m going to miss him. He was my hero. He was my giant. In this world—which is so corrupted by the whims of men—I don’t know that we have many more giants walking among us.”
For the next segment of the show, Owens discussed five lessons that she learned from her grandfather that helped her become the person she is today. 
The show concludes with her sitting down with country music legend Jeffrey Steele. Steele, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, is one of Nashville’s most successful music artists. He has worked with country stars like Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, and Rascal Flatts. 
This week’s Candace episode ends with Steele giving a live performance of his hit song My Wish.
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It’s Friday, September 24th, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/morning-wire">here</a>.
1) Haitian Migrants Released Into The U.S.
The Topline: As the situation at the southern border continues to worsen, reports say many Haitian migrants are being let in to the United States instead of being sent back to Haiti. 
Quote Of The Day:
&#8220;How did these Haitians get there? They don&#8217;t have the money to pay for transportation to get over there. Who is paying for this? Who is moving them? Who&#8217;s transporting them there, but who all is involved in this?&#8230;They had to have assistance from somebody else.”
– Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R)
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Del Rio 
On Monday, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/illegal-immigrants-from-haiti-being-released-in-u-s-contrary-to-dhs-chiefs-deportation-claims">said</a> Haitian migrants are going to be deported, but officials are now anonymously <a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-united-states-texas-el-paso-del-rio-3a8146cbcb47b9df7a31a19594df3ec6">reporting</a> that many migrants are being released into the United States.
An official said Haitians have been let go on a large scale recently, with the number in the thousands. 
The DHS has reportedly been busing Haitian migrants out of Del Rio to El Paso, Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley. They also included more flights this week headed to Tucson, Arizona, where migrants are then processed by Border Patrol, and many are released into the country. 
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2) North Korea Restarts Nuclear Program 
The Topline: A week after North Korea successfully tested a series of long-range missiles, a United Nations atomic energy watchdog warned that the authoritarian nation is moving forward with its nuclear weapons program. 
The Details
On Monday, the International Atomic Energy Agency, a watchdog tracking nuclear development around the world, gave their annual report, saying North Korea’s nuclear program is “moving full steam ahead.” They also released satellite images showing how Kim Jong-Un’s regime has re-opened and expanded a Nuclear Plant that was shut down in 2018. 
Nuclear experts say the North Koreans will now be able to increase their plutonium production by around 25%.
Missile Testing
In January, Kim Jong-Un said the country was focused on developing long-range cruise missiles. Experts weren’t sure how serious the threats were until last week when North Korea had a successful test launch with ballistic and cruise missiles – one of which reportedly traveled over 900 miles. 
Important Point: North Korea still prioritizes their nuclear program over almost anything else, even though the program has led to increased sanctions and crippled their economy.
Why Now?
The nuclear program slowed while COVID-19 spread in North Korea, and now the country has been able to reallocate time and resources to it. 
The timing of the move could also be a response to increased global sanctions and America’s partnership with South Korea and Japan in particular. 
When the U.S. signed a nuclear submarine deal with Australia and the U.K. last week, North Korea issued a statement warning that the U.S. wanted to start a “nuclear arms race.” 
Biden Administration 
In June, President Biden ordered the renewal of economic sanctions against the regime that had been in place for the past decade, and he also reached out to initiate discussions.
According to reports, the North Koreans haven’t responded or been receptive to talks with the U.S. Their silence, along with increased nuclear testing, worries experts.
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3) Hollywood&#8217;s Mask Scandal
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The Topline: At the Emmy awards last Sunday, viral photos showed glamorous stars socializing and posing on the red carpet without masks while staff nearby had their faces covered. 
<a href="https://twitter.com/richardhine/status/1439831207789875206">Quote Of The Day:</a>
“Let me start by saying there’s way too many of us in this little room. What are we doing? They said this was outdoors. It’s not. They lied to us. We’re in a hermetically sealed tent right now. I would not have come to this. Why is there a roof?”
– Emmys Presenter Seth Rogen
The Emmys
Not only did stars go to the event without masks, but the room the awards were held in was small and crowded, which is against regulations posted on L.A. County’s health website.
The County currently requires all attendees at gatherings of one thousand people or more to be masked at all times except when they’re actively eating or drinking. 
Response
The L.A. County health department responded to criticism instead of the Emmys producers.
On Tuesday, officials put out a statement explaining the Emmys were exempt from this mandate because they categorized the event as a television production. TV Shows and film sets have been granted special exemptions from mandates.
Their statement said, “Persons appearing on the show are considered performers…The Emmys reached out to Public Health in advance to share their safety protocols, which exceeded the baseline requirements for television and film productions.”
It also said the health department made an exception because all attendees had been vaccinated and tested negative for COVID-19.
Key Point: Their statement said the event’s production crew had to meet the same requirements but didn’t explain why the workers had to wear masks. 
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Other Stories We’re Tracking
Border Patrol Horses
On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Border Patrol agents will no longer be using horses in Del Rio, Texas, after some media outlets mischaracterized the agents’ use of the horse reins as “whips.”
Iowa Poll
A new <a href="https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2021/09/21/president-joe-biden-job-approval-rating-plunges-after-afghanistan-covid-surge/8378224002/">Iowa Poll</a> showed a total of 62% of Iowans disapprove of President Biden’s handling of the job, including 62% of Independents, 95% of Republicans, and 7% of Democrats. The approval numbers are worse than at any point of either Donald Trump’s or Barack Obama’s presidencies.
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It’s Thursday, September 9th, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/morning-wire">here</a>.
1) Email Dump Has Fauci In The Hot Seat
The Topline: Newly released emails and other documents appear to contradict Dr. Anthony Fauci’s claims that the U.S never funded controversial gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the lab at the center of the Covid “lab leak” theory.
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New Report 
In May, Fauci testified to a Senate committee investigating whether the U.S. funded “gain of function” research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, a lab where some believe COVID-19 originated. Fauci strongly rejected this accusation.
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, The Intercept found evidence the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a “bat coronavirus grant” to a group called the EcoHealth Alliance for $3.1 million. This included $599,000 which was  reportedly used, at least partially, by the Wuhan lab to identify and alter bat coronaviruses to likely infect humans.
Dr. Richard Ebright, a molecular biologist at Rutgers University who reviewed the material, said Dr. Fauci’s claims that the NIH did not support gain-of-function research were “untruthful.”
“Gain-Of-Function”
The definition of “gain of function” research is somewhat contentious, but typically refers to scientific research that helps enhance the biological capabilities of a product — in this case a virus. During a prior heated exchange between Fauci and Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), it was the disagreement over this definition which drew the sharpest distinction between the two.
According to Dr. Ebright, the materials uncovered by the Intercept appear to show that 2014 and 2019 NIH grants to EcoHealth &#8212; with subcontracts to the Wuhan lab &#8212; funded gain-of-function research, based on the federal government’s definitions at the time.
The Bottom Line: These newly released documents may contradict Fauci’s repeated claims saying the NIH did not effectively fund the type of research which many believe played a significant role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2) Biden Administration Quiet On Effective Antibody Treatment 
The Topline: Monoclonal antibody treatment, which is reportedly safe and free for patients, has been shown to reduce chances of hospitalization and death for those infected with Covid but has gone largely unmentioned by the White House COVID-19 Response Team. 
Quote Of The Day:
“It is befuddling to me&#8230;to see that the Biden administration is not touting this treatment as an effective means&#8230; regardless of vaccination status, I think they have put all of their eggs in one basket.”
– Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez 
What Is Monoclonal Antibody Treatment?
The treatment is essentially an infusion of supplemental lab-created antibodies which help someone’s body fight off Covid. 
University of Alabama at Birmingham Professor Turner Overton explained the treatment, saying your &#8220;immune system takes two to three weeks to make good antibodies,&#8221; but “monoclonal antibodies are supplemental antibodies which can be administered early in the course of infection — the first 10 days after symptoms commence — to rapidly bind and kill the COVID virus.&#8221;
The treatment has been <a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-monoclonal-antibodies-treatment-covid-19">authorized</a> by the FDA for emergency use since November 2020 and has been widely praised by doctors and others in the medical field, including from the federal government.
Word Isn’t Getting Out 
The most prominent company providing the treatment is Regeneron Pharmaceuticals who have teamed up with the federal government to pass along the treatment to Americans for free, but the extent of their patient reach is extremely low.
In late August, the company said it was reaching fewer than 30% of eligible patients &#8212; which was up from its numbers in July, when Regeneron reached fewer than 5% of eligible patients.
Why The Low Reach?
The lack of awareness about the treatment has been largely pinned on the Biden administration. 
Former FDA commissioner Mark McClellan told The Washington Post in August, &#8220;access is still uneven and way below the number of people who could potentially benefit.&#8221;
The Biden administration has taken “some very important steps,&#8221; McClellan said, but notably admitted that &#8220;there is still a big gap, an opportunity to get more people treated and get control of the pandemic.”
The Political Side
Even though the treatment has shown a lot of success, the White House doesn’t appear to be focused on promoting it.
Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) &#8212; who’s been promoting both the vaccine and early care like antibody treatment &#8212; suggested public health officials haven’t promoted the treatment because they’ve feared if Americans knew about it, they might not get the vaccine. 
DeSantis emphasized the importance of vaccination but criticized those who are, in his opinion, neglecting to inform the public about all their options and care.
The “Trump Factor”
Americans likely first heard of antibody treatment from former President Donald Trump when he received it and made a quick turnaround. The media slammed Trump for calling the treatment a &#8220;cure,” and since then, they seem timid to discuss the treatment &#8212; which could be a factor in Biden&#8217;s hesitancy to talk about it, as well.
Where Can Americans Find It?
The treatment is available in all 50 states. While this should be done in concert with your doctor, Americans can check where these treatments have been shipped. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a user-friendly map for the public on <a href="https://protect-public.hhs.gov/pages/therapeutics-distribution">their website</a>.
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3) Texas Election Integrity Bill Becomes Law
The Topline: This week, following months of debate, Republican Governor of Texas Greg Abbott signed into law an election integrity bill aimed at combating fraud in the electoral system. 
Quote Of The Day:
“The election integrity bill does two things. It&#8217;s about accessibility and security. Easy to vote, hard to cheat.”
– Texas State Senator Brian Hughes, author of the bill. 
Background
The first version of this election law was proposed in May and had the support of the governor and enough votes to pass in the legislature. Democratic members were able to stall the process by walking out of the House chamber an hour before the voting session ended, though.
They essentially repeated this twice more over the summer and most recently traveled on a private jet to Washington, D.C., to prevent a vote. In August, however, enough members returned, and the measure was finally voted on and easily passed. On Tuesday, Governor Abbott signed the bill into law.
The Law
Known as SB1, the law changes the process for mail-in and absentee ballots. People wanting to vote this way will now be required to provide their driver’s license number or other state ID or the last four digits of their social security number.
It will standardize voting hours across the state and restrict counties from sending unsolicited mail-in ballots to residents. 
The bill also outlaws 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, two methods popular in Democratic strongholds in Houston during the 2020 elections. 
It will also allow poll-watchers to freely move about the polling location.
Democrat Criticism
Democrats are especially upset about the identification requirements in the law and have called it “Jim Crow 2.0,” saying it will “disproportionately impact” minority communities. Democrat leaders have accused Republicans of using the law as a way of keeping black voters from casting their ballots, a point Republicans in the state have called outlandish. 
What’s Next
The law will take effect three months from now, in time for the state’s midterm primaries, but there&#8217;s a chance it could be held up in federal court. 
There have already been five lawsuits filed against the bill, including one by the ACLU, and it’s possible any one of those could put the law on hold until a verdict is reached. Governor Abbott, however, said he’s confident the bill will withstand any legal challenges. 
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Other Stories We’re Tracking
Paris Terrorist Attack Trial
A historic <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/historic-trial-for-2015-isis-terror-attack-begins-in-france">trial</a> begins in Paris for the 2015 Islamic State terrorist attacks that killed 130 people. Twenty men accused of taking part in the attacks are being charged, with the trial taking place in a chamber custom-designed for the events. The trial is expected to be the largest in the history of France and is reportedly set to last nine months.  
CDC And Teachers Unions 
New emails reveal even more coordination between the Biden administration and teachers unions regarding health guidance. The emails – received through a Freedom of Information Act request and given to <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cdc-tightened-masking-guidelines-after-threats-from-teachers-union">Fox News</a> – show the CDC appeared to change its guidance on masking after threats of criticism from the National Education Association earlier this year.
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Morning Wire: Email Dump Has Fauci In The Hot Seat, Biden Administration Quiet On Effective Antibody Treatment, Texas Election Integrity Bill Becomes Law

It’s Wednesday, September 8th, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/morning-wire">here</a>.
1) Biden Approval Rating Plummets
The Topline: Following months of turmoil in Afghanistan and rising economic uncertainty at home, President Joe Biden’s approval ratings have taken a significant dip in numerous polls. 
Quote Of The Day:
“People want this pandemic over and they want the economy to fully reopen. Until that happens, I think you’re gonna see the President’s poll numbers suffer.”
– Alex Conant, he’s a political strategist and polling expert at Firehouse Strategies
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Biden Approval Ratings
According to Real Clear Politics, President Biden’s approval rating is low, with 49% of Americans disapproving of his performance as president, and only 45% approving. 
One month ago, 50% approved and only 44% disapproved, whereas four months ago, Biden was at 54% approval and 41% disapproval. 
Afghanistan And Inflation
According to many pollsters, the two main reasons for Biden’s drop in approval rating are Afghanistan and inflation. 
The majority of Americans view Biden as responsible for the situation in Afghanistan and in the last month, there’s been around a 20-point drop in the number of Americans who approve of his foreign policy. 
For the first four months of his presidency, Biden was earning high marks for his economic policies, but now only 45% of Americans support his handling of the economy, while 50% disapprove. 
What It Means For 2022 
According to experts, presidential approval ratings are often helpful in predicting voter turnout for the party in power, which could mean trouble for Democrats come 2022. 
One batch of polls this week surveyed voters in swing districts currently held by Democrats and found Biden’s approval rating is 7 points lower than his disapproval rating.
Bottom Line: Historically, whichever party controls the White House struggles in midterms — regardless of a president’s popularity. If these approval numbers hold at current levels, we’re told Democrat members of Congress might begin distancing themselves from Biden ahead of the midterms. 
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2) Border Deaths Reach Record Levels
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The Topline: More people have died trying to enter the United States illegally this year than any year in U.S. history.
<a href="https://www.kens5.com/mobile/article/news/special-reports/at-the-border/record-number-of-migrant-deaths-reported-this-year-in-del-rio/273-4353ba4d-7df7-49e6-9f9c-01adcf26a94a">Quote Of The Day:</a>
“That is the message to the&#8230;undocumented migrant population, is don&#8217;t cross. It is not worth risking your life.”
– Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Chief Austin Skero
Record Levels
In 2020, Border Patrol agents found the remains of 253 people near the U.S.–Mexico border. Through July of this year, Border Patrol agents have recovered <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/24/us/migrants-deaths-texas-surge.html">383 bodies.</a>
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has had <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/nationwide-encounters">more than 1.5 million encounters</a> at the border so far this year. 
Causes Of Death
The vast majority of deaths result from the dangers of crossing the desert during the summer when temperatures reach up to 110 degrees. The leading causes of death are heat stroke, exposure and dehydration. 
Human Smuggling Factor
Instead of having foot guides accompany groups to the border, human smugglers are now guiding people by cell phones, making it more likely for people to get lost. 
Human smugglers are also notoriously indifferent to human life and have no qualms about leaving behind those who can’t keep up. 
Border Patrol Response
The U.S. Border Patrol made a record number of rescues this year — <a href="https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/cbp-enforcement-statistics">more than 10,000</a> people, which is more than the previous two years combined. 
They’ve built numerous rescue beacons — which are high-visibility towers, topped with flags with a solar-powered rescue button which summons emergency responders. They’ve also set up nearly 1,000 emergency placards in the Rio Grande Valley alone, which give migrants instructions on how to call 911. They’re also telling would-be migrants not to enter the country illegally. 
The Bottom Line: When policies lead people to believe they will be able to enter the United States once they arrive at the southern border, more attempt to make the dangerous journey and lose their lives in the process. 
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3) Time’s Up Board Resigns
The Topline: 
This weekend, the entire board of directors for Hollywood anti-harassment group, Time’s Up, resigned from their posts.
Quote Of The Day:
“The idea that powerful Hollywood women could strike a loud and decisive blow on behalf of gender equity has died&#8230; Everything that made Time’s Up what it was has quietly been dissolved.”
–Sharon Waxman, Editor-In-Chief of The Wrap
Background
One of Andrew Cuomo’s staffers, a woman named Lindsay Boylan, claimed he touched her inappropriately and tried to kiss her. Over the course of the investigation, it was revealed that Time’s Up’s then-CEO Tina Tchen and legal fund chairwoman Roberta Kaplan advised Cuomo on a letter smearing Boylan.
A group of employees and volunteers later published a letter blasting the two female empowerment leaders, but the celebrity women involved with Time’s Up remained quiet.
Kaplan resigned, but Tchen, a former Obama staffer, stayed on. The Washington Post later obtained leaked texts showing Tchen not only advised Cuomo, but directed staff to “stand down” from issuing any statements of support for Boylan, leading Tchen to resign. 
Over The Weekend: Hollywood stars and power players who made Time’s Up an industry force — such as Eva Longoria, Shonda Rhimes and Ashley Judd — recently announced they were resigning from the board of directors. 
Is Time’s Up Over?
The organization still has money and it could continue for a while in some form, but its reputation has been destroyed and any leadership it still has is in shambles.
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1) Taliban Reportedly Holding Evacuation Flights ‘Hostage’
The Topline: According to multiple reports, six evacuation flights full of Afghans who’d worked with the U.S. during the war are being held up by the Taliban at an airport in Northern Afghanistan. 
Quote of the day: “The Taliban will not let them leave the airport&#8230; They’re going to demand more and more, whether it be cash or legitimacy as the government of Afghanistan.” 
&#8211;<a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W_7sQb55I00">Rep. Michael McCaul</a>, Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee 
Background 
Following the U.S. departure from Afghanistan, a growing number of NGO’s and other private organizations have stepped up their efforts to evacuate Americans, green card holders, and vulnerable Afghans. 
One group, PlanB, had reportedly organized six charter flights out of Mazar-e Sharif airport in the northern part of the country. However, shortly before the planes were set to depart, the Taliban intervened and held them up. 
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Who’s to blame?
The Taliban has denied reports that they’re holding the planes hostage, calling such accusations “propaganda.” However, sources involved in the situation told the Daily Wire the Taliban is in fact responsible, and is seeking payment of “tens of millions of dollars,” among other things. 
In an email sent to members of Congress, the State Department acknowledged that flights had been detained by the Taliban, but implied there wasn’t much they could do because all American personnel had been ordered out of the country by the Biden administration. 
One State Department official told the Washington Free Beacon that without an on-the-ground presence, they’re unable to verify whether the planes have Americans on board, making any rescue efforts increasingly difficult. 
Remember: The United States no longer controls the airspace in Afghanistan, making evacuation flights risky.
2) Report: Majority Of Americans Did Not Pay Taxes In 2020
The Topline: According to a recent report, an estimated 107 million Americans paid no income tax to the federal government in 2020, representing a substantial increase in the number of citizens who are no longer taxpayers. 
The Report
In 2020, <a href="https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/covid-19-pandemic-drove-huge-temporary-increase-households-did-not-pay-federal-income-tax">61%</a> of all Americans paid no federal income tax, according to an estimate from the Tax Policy Center – a 40% increase in one year.
The biggest factor in this change was unemployment, as COVID-19 lockdowns put <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/2020/08/06/how-many-americans-unemployed-right-now/">tens of millions</a> of Americans out of work, meaning they had no income to tax. 
Recent changes in the tax code also reduced Americans’ tax liability. The three rounds of stimulus checks &#8212; up to $3,200 a person &#8212; were refundable tax credits. 
The government also expanded tax credits, such as the Child Tax Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit, and tax write-offs for childcare. 
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Will This Change?
Many economists expect the tax picture to return to normal as soon as some of these temporary tax changes expire next year. In 2022, the share of families paying no federal income tax is projected to fall back to the typical 48%.
Taxpayers By Income 
The top earners pay almost all of the taxes despite <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjlNKY7O80">claims</a> that the wealthiest Americans don’t “pay their fair share.”
The <a href="https://www.irs.gov/statistics/soi-tax-stats-individual-income-tax-rates-and-tax-shares">most recent IRS data</a> from 2018 shows the top 1% of income earners paid more than the bottom 90% percent combined. The top 1% paid <a href="https://taxfoundation.org/federal-income-tax-data-2021/">40%</a> of all federal income taxes, while the top 10% paid 71%, and the bottom 50% of taxpayers paid less than 3%. 
Taxes And Political Views
The Pew Research Center found that 60% of families who made less than $30,000 a year favor a bigger government with more spending; 62% of families making more than $75,000 a year favor a smaller government with less spending. 
Remember: Most Americans pay many other taxes. In 2020, Americans paid <a href="https://datalab.usaspending.gov/americas-finance-guide/revenue/categories/">$1.3 trillion</a> in federal withholding taxes for Social Security and Medicare; $43 billion in gasoline and diesel taxes; <a href="https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/briefing-book/what-are-major-federal-excise-taxes-and-how-much-money-do-they-raise">$10 billion</a> in taxes on alcohol; <a href="https://www.cbo.gov/budget-options/56869">$1 a pack</a> in cigarette taxes, which doesn’t include taxes, tolls, and fees from the state and local government, down to the township and school district level. 
3) Theranos Trial Begins
The Topline: The trial of former billionaire and Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes began last week after Holmes was indicted on multiple charges of federal fraud and conspiracy. 
The Theranos Case
For years, Holmes portrayed Theranos and their blood testing machines as breakthrough devices that would revolutionize the medical industry. She claimed her machines could run hundreds of tests with just a finger prick, eliminating the need for painful needles. She also said these tests could help people detect potential future health problems and save lives. 
However, her claims were untrue. Theranos’ machines didn’t work properly and could only run a small number of tests and the tests were highly inaccurate, leading some patients to believe they had serious illnesses when they didn’t. 
Theranos was using traditional blood analyzers to come up with many of its results to make it look like their machines were accurate. 
The company had a high turnover rate for employees. Many reportedly left because they realized what the company was doing and found it unethical and dangerous, but were unable to speak openly about the situation due to nondisclosure agreements. 
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Elizabeth Holmes
Holmes was persuasive and charming. She was able to get powerful people like Henry Kissinger and James Mattis to join her board, and she convinced Rupert Murdoch to invest over $100 million in the company. 
Holmes Charged
Holmes was charged with fraud, and court documents unsealed on August 28th show she is planning to accuse former Theranos president Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani &#8212; with whom she had a romantic relationship &#8212; of physical and sexual abuse. She plans to claim Sunny controlled how she ate and dressed, monitored her communications, and threw things at her, which she says impaired her judgment.
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1) Supreme Court Upholds Texas Pro-Life Law
The Topline: On Wednesday evening, the Supreme Court denied an emergency petition from abortion providers, ruling 5-4 to uphold a new law in Texas outlawing the vast majority of abortions in the state. 
Quote Of The Day:
“The Texas heartbeat law going into effect&#8230; is the first domino to fall in the elimination of Roe v. Wade.”
– Lila Rose, pro-life advocate and founder of Live Action
Background
In May, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed a law outlawing abortion once a doctor could detect activity in the heart of an unborn child. 
Key Point: The language in the bill is “cardiac activity” which begins before an actual heartbeat, at around the six week mark. Other states have attempted to pass similar laws in the past, but federal courts have usually blocked them.
Abortion providers in Texas filed an emergency appeal, but the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 it would not be overturned. They didn’t explicitly say whether the law was constitutional or not &#8212; they only said they would not block it. 
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Civil Vs. Criminal
The Texas law was intentionally crafted to make it difficult to overturn in the courts. Traditionally, the State would prosecute those who violated such a law, but in Texas, the state has now opened the door for individuals to sue those who take part in abortion. 
Now, doctors and anyone else who “aids and abets” illegal abortions can be sued by private citizens. Legal experts say the fact that the suits can be civil and not criminal will make it harder to overturn in court. 
Abortion providers in the state say they’re worried about challenging the law because they would be financially liable and could potentially have to pay large sums of money in court.
White House Responds
President Joe Biden immediately denounced the court’s ruling, calling the law extreme and unconstitutional. On Thursday, he announced a “whole of government” effort to fight the law and will be ordering the Justice Department and the Department of Health and Human Services to find ways to overturn it. 
The White House is also encouraging Congress to pass a bill codifying Roe v. Wade, which would make it almost impossible for abortion bans like this to hold up in court. This is unlikely at the moment, however, as it would require 60 votes in the Senate. 
Texas Reacts 
On Tuesday, there were reportedly long lines at many clinics as women rushed to get abortions. Some providers said they performed more abortions Tuesday than any other day in memory, but by midnight, they began turning patients away as the law went into effect. 
There were reports of women going to other states in search of abortions, and some companies – including the dating app Match.com – have said they’ll offer funds to employees who must leave the state for an abortion. 
Many pro-life groups in the state celebrated the verdict and simultaneously called on Texans to donate to crisis pregnancy centers and other resources for expectant mothers who would have otherwise had an abortion. 
Pro-life clinics in the state said they’re already seeing a surge in the number of patients coming through their doors.
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2) China&#8217;s Presence In Afghanistan
The Topline: With U.S. forces now withdrawn from Afghanistan, the power vacuum created by America’s absence may create opportunities for China to expand their influence in the region.
China’s Interest 
Afghanistan is home to natural resources worth at least $1 trillion, including what many think could be the largest lithium reserves in the world &#8212; all yet to be mined. 
Unlike the United States, China may look to capitalize on these resources while demanding far less from Afghanistan’s leadership in terms of basic human rights &#8212; whether from the Taliban or any other group.
As the U.S. freezes billions in Afghanistan’s reserves and the International Monetary Fund cuts off funding for Afghanistan, the country might welcome an investment from the Chinese.
China’s Global Strategy
China has already invested billions of dollars in Pakistan and Iran, and Turkey is eyeing Chinese support as their relationship with the U.S. and E.U. deteriorates. 
As time goes on, Chinese influence is spreading further into areas of Europe and Africa and it already has a corridor of influence from the far east to the Mediterranean Sea. 
Bottom Line: Afghanistan is a key puzzle piece for China, and the countries share a border, with a 57-mile boundary in the northeastern part of Afghanistan. 
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3) Florida Withholds Salaries From School Board Members 
The Topline: The Florida Department of Education followed through on its earlier warnings to withhold salaries from school board members defying Governor Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) order on school mask mandates. 
Florida
On Monday, the Florida Department of Education <a href="https://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/latest-news/commissioner-richard-corcoran-announces-the-withholding-of-funds-in-alachua-and-broward-counties-for-their-continued-violation-of-state-law.stml">announced</a> it withheld monthly salaries from school board members in Alachua and Broward County.
The department said the districts have implemented a mandatory face mask policy which “violates parental rights” by not allowing parents or guardians to opt-out their child. It said this withholding of funds is going to continue monthly until each school board complies with state law.
The Executive Order
Governor Ron DeSantis’s July executive order tied mask mandates to the Parents’ Bill of Rights passed by the legislature earlier this year. His order essentially gives parents the right to decide whether or not their children wear masks at school. 
Last week, a circuit county judge <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/judge-blocks-florida-governors-order-banning-mask-mandates/2021/08/27/effe9fd4-0752-11ec-b3c4-c462b1edcfc8_story.html">ruled</a> DeSantis’s executive order was “without legal authority.” 
DeSantis promised to appeal the ruling on Monday, saying the way the judge ruled gives the state grounds to appeal since it has to do with the school boards, which weren’t parties to the case. 
White House Gets Involved
President Biden <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-tells-secretary-of-education-to-use-legal-actions-against-governors-banning-mask-mandates">recently</a> asked his education department to see what legal action they could take against governors pushing back on mask mandates in schools. 
On Monday, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights <a href="https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/department-educations-office-civil-rights-opens-investigations-five-states-regarding-prohibitions-universal-indoor-masking">sent</a> letters to chief state school officers of Iowa, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.
The office is looking into whether statewide limits on indoor masking “discriminate against students with disabilities” at “heightened risk for severe illness,”&#8230;. by preventing them from “safely accessing in-person education.” 
It’s also going to “closely monitor” several other states, including Florida, Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona, but it has not <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-admin-investigating-school-mask-mandate-bans-as-possible-civil-rights-violations">opened</a> investigations into those states because state actions and court rulings have blocked their bans from being enforced.
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Northeast Experiences Massive Flooding 
Northeastern states, particularly New York and New Jersey, have experienced intense flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the area on Wednesday, killing at least 28 people. Both governors have declared states of emergency. The rains <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/09/02/nyregion/nyc-storm">affected</a> subway lines and canceled hundreds of flights. Videos on social media showed rivers forming in the streets of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Power Outages In Louisiana
In Louisiana, thousands of people still remain without power as a result of Ida, which was a Category 4 hurricane when it hit New Orleans on Sunday. Officials say the power outages could last for weeks for some residents.
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Morning Wire: Supreme Court Upholds Texas Pro-Life Law, China’s Presence In Afghanistan, Florida Withholds Salaries From School Board Members

It’s Thursday, September 2nd, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/morning-wire">here</a>.
1) Group Of Veterans Rescues Hundreds Of American Allies
The Topline: Travis Peterson, a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, helped form a nonprofit called <a href="https://arksalus.org">Ark Salus</a> whose mission is to protect and rescue Afghan allies and their families. 
Quote Of The Day:
“We will keep going as long as we can for as many as we can. [Afghans] fought side-by-side with me &#8230; saved my life numerous times, countless times, and I owe them this.”
– Travis Peterson, retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force
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Rescue Missions
Peterson told Morning Wire his team has rescued around 200 to 300 people from Afghanistan.
Peterson said there are still 500 American Citizens in Kabul who cannot get out and were left behind by the U.S. government, not including the Afghans who assisted the United States for the past twenty years. 
The group says they’ve coordinated with other countries, including Sri Lanka and the Czech Republic, who have agreed to take in the Afghan refugees once they’ve been evacuated. 
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2) Judge Blocks Unvaccinated Mom From Seeing Son
The Topline: In a ruling believed to be the first of its kind, a Chicago judge blocked a mother from seeing her young son because she had not received a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Case
Rebecca Firlit, the mother of an 11-year-old boy, lives in Chicago and shares custody of her son with her ex-husband. In early August, during a child support hearing via Zoom, Cook County Judge James Shapiro suddenly asked Firlit if she had been vaccinated against COVID-19. 
When she said she had not, the judge stripped her of all visitation rights. 
Though the ruling was reversed on Monday after almost three weeks, Firlit’s attorney said the judge had “exceeded his judicial authority” in the original ruling.
Firlit said she has not received a COVID-19 vaccine because she has had adverse reactions to vaccines in the past and was advised by her doctor not to get the shot. 
First Of Its Kind
The case has set off alarm bells for some who fear it could set a dangerous precedent of parents having their children taken away from them because they’re unvaccinated. The judge in question, however, has asked other people about their vaccination status in his courtroom.
In a video of a different virtual court hearing, Judge Shapiro admitted he has ordered some parents and some kids to get vaccinated. The judge said it is “stupid” not to get the shot and “the only people not getting vaccinated are dying.”
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3) Movie Theaters Consider Vaccine Mandates
The Topline: The biggest theater chains may soon be implementing vaccine mandates for moviegoers.
Are Theater Mandates Coming?
At this year’s annual meeting of the National Association of Theater Owners, CinemaCon, vaccine mandates were reportedly a main topic of discussion.
Nathan Finian, the head of the group, told The Wrap that most theater owners are open to vaccine mandates. 
He called it a “mixed bag” because they know mandates will keep some potential ticket buyers away but said theater owners are hoping vaccine mandates could be a net positive for the industry. Some experts say a mandate could bring those who are fearful of the Delta Variant back to the theater if they know others are vaccinated. 
Studio executives have told outlets like The Hollywood Reporter they’d like to see mandates.
Key Point: The National Association of Theatre Owners accounts for more than 35,000 screens in all 50 states, so if they impose vaccine requirements, it will likely impact most movie-going Americans. 
Effect Of Mandates
Hollywood insiders might be wrong in assuming mandates will bring people back to movie theaters. 
When France started requiring vaccination proof or a negative COVID-19 test to attend movies last month, box office revenues dropped 70%. 
Italy’s box office dropped 40% after its movie theaters mandated vaccines. 
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Texas Abortion Law
A Texas abortion <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/texas-heartbeat-law-goes-into-effect-after-supreme-court-refuses-to-issue-emergency-stay">law</a> went into effect on Wednesday and could ban most abortions after 6 weeks, once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Abortion providers tried to get the courts to stay the law, but a lower court and the Supreme Court decided not to rule on their requests.
California School Board Recall
A petition to recall the San Francisco School Board has received 70,000 signatures, putting the issue on track to successfully appear on the ballot. According to recent polling, 60% of San Francisco adults support recalling the school board, including 69% of public school parents.
A previous version of this story misidentified the head of the theater organization. He is John Fithian, not Nathan Finian. 
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Morning Wire: Group Of Veterans Rescues Hundreds Of American Allies, Judge Blocks Unvaccinated Mom From Seeing Son, Movie Theaters Consider Vaccine Mandates

The latest episode of &#8220;Candace&#8221; is now live and conservative firebrand Candace Owens has landed in London to discuss how to save western civilization with British politician and former head of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) and Brexit Party, Nigel Farage.
Farage, who has been deeply critical of the UK&#8217;s immigration policies &#8212; and was intricately involved in efforts to withdraw the UK from the European Union &#8212; sat down with Candace to analyze the state of the European-American relationship, and in particular, the British-American partnership, following the Biden administration&#8217;s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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The two countries used to be reliable, steadfast partners in promoting freedom across the globe but, Farage says, President Joe Biden struck a deadly blow to the &#8220;special relationship&#8221; with his disregard for coalition partners during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
&#8220;Farage notes Biden has changed Brits’ perspective of America, at least for the time being, and Candace responds by suggesting that Biden’s incompetence is simply being seen on a global scale for the first time. Farage is adamant that it is the first time he&#8217;s heard anti-American sentiment being echoed in the streets of London.
&#8220;How you leave a conflict is just as important as how you go into a conflict,&#8221; Farage tells Candace of Afghanistan. &#8220;[Biden’s] walked away without consulting with anybody. He’s walked away with no thought to the lithium reserves, without which we cannot have electric motor vehicles. He’s walked away from that and literally handed it straight to the Chinese Communist Party.&#8221;
&#8220;I’m very pro-American as you well know, I’ve worked for American companies and I’ve been involved in American current affairs and politics a bit too, but for the first time in years I’m hearing anti-American sentiment,&#8221; he adds. &#8220;How can we trust America? How can we ever trust America if they just leave us in a lurch like this? So don’t underestimate the damage this does to America in the eyes of the world. And don’t underestimate the loss of trust that will now exist. I’m not even sure NATO can survive this.&#8221;
The two then pivot to a more important task: saving western civilization in the face of politicians and governments who simply won&#8217;t &#8212; and, in many cases, are actively working to constrict citizens&#8217; freedom, particularly in times of emergency. The place to start, Farage suggests, is in the schools &#8212; a point Candace makes frequently.
&#8220;The West faces huge problems,&#8221; Farage tells Candace. &#8220;This is the end of the American Era as far as the way the rest of the world views it. But I do think, longer-term, if we’re going to save the things that I value and you value about our society, there’s going to have to be a complete root and branch reform of the entire education system.&#8221;
Swift action is especially important in America, Farage adds because it&#8217;s the last bastion of true freedom in the world.
 &#8220;If America goes, the whole of Western civilization goes. That’s how big the stakes are,&#8221; he says.
Farage also interviewed Candace for his own program, &#8220;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cec0Aos3ew">Talking Pints</a>.&#8221;
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It’s Wednesday, September 1st, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/morning-wire">here</a>. 
1) Americans Left Behind In Afghanistan 
The Topline: After 20 years, August 31st marked the official end of the war in Afghanistan, though not all Americans were evacuated from the country now controlled by the Taliban.
<a href="https://twitter.com/bennyjohnson/status/1432451237933375492">Quote Of The Day:</a>
“Look, there’s a lot of heartbreak associated with this departure. We did not get out everybody we had wanted to get out.”
– General Kenneth McKenzie
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Biden Fails To Deliver
With hundreds of American citizens — and many more green card holders and Afghan allies — left behind in Afghanistan, many are pointing out that President Biden failed to deliver on his <a href="https://twitter.com/JerryDunleavy/status/1432459268515639300">promise</a> that troops would stay until all American citizens were out of the country.
The President’s Response
On Tuesday afternoon, President Biden addressed the nation, describing the withdrawal as an “extraordinary success.” He also used most of his speech to level blame on others, such as former President Donald Trump.
He went on to say that many of those left behind chose to stay.
Biden admitted some Americans were stranded in Afghanistan despite having “some intention to leave.” However, even this reality was presented as a success, with Biden <a href="https://twitter.com/TPostMillennial/status/1432791780987133958">saying</a>, “The bottom line, 90% of Americans in Afghanistan who wanted to leave were able to leave. And for those remaining Americans, there is no deadline. We remain committed to get them out if they want to come out.”
No Questions
Following his speech, President Biden did not take questions from the press, despite his failure to address the status of Americans, green card holders, and Afghan allies who remain stranded in Afghanistan. The president’s decision to not answer questions from the press throughout the crisis in Afghanistan has drawn the ire of many across the political spectrum.
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2) Gavin Newsom Enlists Hollywood’s Help 
The Topline: With his recall election rapidly approaching, and the polls tightening, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) is reportedly turning to Hollywood for help.
Newsom’s A-List Friends
Since he was elected, Newsom has worked to gain favor in the entertainment industry.
Many of the industry’s top players have answered Newsom’s pleas for campaign funds, but his connections to Hollywood could also make him appear out-of-touch and elitist, which has been a challenge for him.
Newsom’s Larry Elder Challenge
Newsom’s main opponent, Larry Elder, is known for being a dynamic and straight-talking radio host. According to polls, Elder’s style is appealing to many minority voters who might otherwise not consider voting for a Republican.
Newsom has reportedly turned to people like Snoop Dogg and John Legend, as well as comedian George Lopez, to combat this challenge.
Elder also has some celebrity connections of his own. He announced earlier that Clint Eastwood called and endorsed him. He also has Pulitzer-prize-winning playwright and screenwriter David Mamet backing him, as well as Chuck Norris.
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3) Sports Teams Honor 13 Fallen Service Members  
The Topline: After the tragic deaths of 13 U.S. soldiers in Kabul following a suicide bombing, professional sports teams have taken action to honor the fallen soldiers.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swT2dLsYH3Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swT2dLsYH3Y">Quote Of The Day:</a>
“At the end of the day, it is a game. It’s entertainment, right? That’s what it is. Now, they’re playing &#8230; life or death. It’s important that we keep in perspective what we do and that we stay very grateful …”
– Joe Judge, Head Coach of the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants played their third and final preseason game against the New England Patriots on Sunday night.
At the coin toss before the game, the three gameday captains of the Giants — Jabrill Peppers, Nick Gates, and Blake Martinez — wore hats representing the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, and the FDNY. Head coach Joe Judge wore a United States Marine Corp hat.
After the game — in his postgame news conference — Judge was asked about the hats and said they were in support of the military and those who lost their lives in Afghanistan. He mentioned that he receives pictures of people wearing Giants hats, t-shirts, and letters from soldiers overseas showing their support for the team. Coach Judge said he felt it was important to show that “we’re all on the same team and that we’re supporting them as well.”
Atlanta Braves 
On the day the remains of the 13 service members returned home, the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball reserved 13 seats at Truist Park on Sunday. Each seat had an American flag placed on top.
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Dallas Shooting Investigated
Authorities are investigating possible terror motives for a man who shot and killed his Lyft driver before opening fire inside a police station in a suburb outside Dallas on Sunday. According to an FBI officer connected to the case, the 33-year-old suspect, who was shot dead by officers, reportedly left a letter suggesting he &#8220;may have been inspired by a foreign terrorist organization.&#8221;
The suspect was previously targeted in an FBI counterterrorism investigation, but agents at the time did not believe he was a threat.
Trust In Media Drops 
A new Pew Research poll shows trust in media is dropping among all political affiliations, and most significantly among Republicans. Since 2016, trust has fallen by 5 points among Democrats, 35 points among Republicans, and 18 points among adults as a whole.*
*A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that trust in media among Independents has fallen 18 points since 2016. This 18-point drop is for all adults, not for Independents.
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Morning Wire: Americans Left Behind In Afghanistan, Gavin Newsom Enlists Hollywood’s Help, Sports Teams Honor 13 Fallen Service Members

It’s Tuesday, August 31st, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/morning-wire">here</a>.
1) Inside A Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
The Topline: As President Biden continues the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban continue to assert control over the country. 
Quote Of The Day:
“I think that there is going to be great fear and even terror going forward.”
– Lynne O&#8217;Donnell, former bureau chief in Kabul for The Associated Press and AFP
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The Goals Of The Taliban
O’Donnell told Morning Wire the Taliban’s goal is complete control of political leadership in Afghanistan. 
According to O’Donnell’s sources, the Taliban intend to create a twelve-man council and install various “ministries” to carry out their radical agenda. 
Women have not been included in the governmental process so far and have been largely pushed out of the education system. Women who formerly held senior positions in the Afghan government have been replaced by men while lower level female staffers have been sent home. 
Bottom Line: People in Kabul are in shock. Their entire world has collapsed and the Taliban is still going door to door rounding people up — mainly those accused of collaborating with the United States — for retribution. 
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2) Historic Hurricane Hits Louisiana
The Topline: On Sunday, the most severe hurricane to hit New Orleans since Katrina rocked the city, and the storm continues to threaten states across the Southeast. 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcCmUJfgPyI">Quote Of The Day: </a>
“I will leave it here: I am certain that as the day goes on, we will have more deaths.”
– Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards
The Storm
Hurricane Ida made landfall south of New Orleans on Sunday afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. The storm surge was so powerful it reversed the flow of the Mississippi river.
By 2 a.m. Monday, the storm made its way north into southern Mississippi and began to lose strength. It was downgraded to a Category 2 and by Monday evening was downgraded to a tropical depression. Experts are warning it’s still producing enough rain to pose a serious threat of flooding.
The Damage
The storm knocked out power for two million people across Louisiana and Mississippi, including everyone in New Orleans. It caused serious flooding in some parts of the city and the high winds tore apart structures across the state. 
As of Monday afternoon, the state confirmed one person had been killed by the storm, but Governor John Bel Edwards said that number was certain to rise as recovery efforts get underway. 
Key Point: This storm was the first major test of new systems implemented after Hurricane Katrina, and they appear to have worked, as newly constructed levees kept flood waters at bay throughout the storm.
Gas Prices Affected
Almost 15% of the country&#8217;s oil comes from the Gulf of Mexico, and this storm shut down almost every refinery in the region. Experts say people should expect prices to go up by 10-15 cents a gallon in the coming weeks. 
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3) New Data Shows Americans United Over Afghanistan
The Topline: New polling shows a unified response from Americans regarding the crisis in Afghanistan and President Biden’s withdrawal of American forces. 
Americans United
According to a new ABC News/IPSOS <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/overwhelming-bipartisan-support-keeping-troops-afghanistan-americans-afghans/story?id=79701280">poll</a>, 84% of Americans think that troops should stay in Afghanistan until all Americans are out and 71% think they should remain until all of the Afghans who helped the United States are out, as well.  
Little Partisan Divide
The polling found that 86% of Democrats, 87% of Republicans, and 86% of Independents all agree with that first position. 
Who’s To Blame?
According to a <a href="https://today.yougov.com/topics/international/articles-reports/2021/08/26/americans-blame-biden-withdrawal-afghanistan?utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_medium=website_article&amp;utm_campaign=afghanistan_evacuation&amp;utm_content=storie">poll</a> by Economist/YouGOV, 68% of U.S. adults think the withdrawal from Afghanistan was handled poorly. A majority of Democrats (55%) – and Independents (76%) describe the evacuation as having been handled badly with Republicans agreeing at 84%.
Of the Americans who say it was handled poorly, 69% blame President Joe Biden. 
What About Now?
When it comes to whether taking out troops now is a mistake, 39% say it is and 38% say it is not.
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Kabul Attack
On Monday, ISIS claimed responsibility for a rocket attack aimed at the Kabul airport. The group claimed responsibility for 6 rockets, at least one of which landed in a neighborhood adjacent to the airport. The rocket attack did not impede evacuation efforts within the airport. 
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Morning Wire: Inside A Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan, Historic Hurricane Hits Louisiana, New Data Shows Americans United Over Afghanistan

It’s Monday, August 30th, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/show/morning-wire">here</a>.
1) U.S. Veterans Take Afghanistan Evacuation Into Their Own Hands
The Topline: As the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan draws to a close, the concern over American citizens and Afghan allies being left behind is growing. In response, some Americans have taken the evacuation effort into their own hands.
<a href="https://twitter.com/thehill/status/1432033052503552000">Quote Of The Day: </a> 
“After August 31st, we believe that we have substantial leverage to hold the Taliban to its commitments to allow safe passage for American citizens, legal permanent residents, and the Afghan allies &#8230;&#8221;
– National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
Evacuation Efforts
If needed, the United States will continue evacuations up until President Joe Biden’s deadline of August 31st, with the Pentagon saying they will prioritize the removal of U.S. troops and military equipment in the final days.
According to the State Department, there are still hundreds of U.S. citizens trying to leave Afghanistan. 
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Operation Pineapple Express
A group of U.S. special forces soldiers, including retired Green Berets and SEAL team commanders, secretly rescued hundreds of members of Afghanistan’s Special Forces and their families. 
After one of the Afghan commandos they had served with told them he was on the run from the Taliban, and his visa had not been approved when the Taliban took over on August 14th, the soldiers took action.
The group, using the codeword “pineapple,” began operating outside the U.S. military perimeter around the Kabul airport, defying the Biden administration’s restrictions.
During night-time operations, they unofficially worked with U.S. military personnel and the U.S. embassy to transport people to safety at the airport. As of Thursday last week, the group said they had rescued as many as 500 Afghan allies and their families.
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2) Texas House Passes Election Integrity Law
The Topline:  Last week, the Texas House passed an election integrity bill after a lengthy showdown between the state’s Democrats and Republicans. 
The Background
In May, Democrats staged a walkout in an attempt to block votes on certain bills before the legislative session ended. After Republican Governor Greg Abbott called a special session to force a vote, Democrats fled the state, boarding private planes headed for Washington, D.C., to keep the Republicans from having enough members to approve the bills. 
They were gone for almost six weeks, but two weeks ago, enough Democrats came back to the state house for business to resume. The legislature passed the election integrity bill last Thursday night after twelve hours of debate and gave it final approval on Friday.
What’s In The Bill?
The bill is aimed at preventing fraud in state election conduct. It increases criminal penalties for acting in a way that goes against election law and also essentially bans 24-hour and drive-thru voting, which one county in the state used last year. 
The bill also extends early voting time periods and ensures that those in line to vote when a polling place closes will still be allowed to vote.
Now the bill heads to the Senate where it’s expected to pass and later be signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.
Big Picture
After the 2020 presidential election, numerous Republican state legislatures — and members of Congress in D.C.— have looked to pass legislation addressing the nation’s concerns about election security. 
At the same time, Democrats have tried to federalize election laws, in an effort to remove what they call “barriers” to voting, including requiring ID at the polls. Under the Democrat plans, states would have to receive “preclearance,” or pre-approval, from the federal government to change their voting laws. 
In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled against parts of this preclearance method. 
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3) Mississippi Threatens New COVID Restrictions
The Topline: The Mississippi State Health Department recently issued an alert telling people who have tested positive for Covid to isolate for 10 days or face severe consequences.
Quote Of The Day:
 “None of their interventions can really affect the trajectory of this virus, but they seem to think that by issuing threats, they look as though they&#8217;re doing something about it.”
– Douglas Carswel, President and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Public Policy
Mississippi COVID Numbers
Only 45% of Mississippians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and just 37% are fully vaccinated. The state’s hospitals currently have more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic. 
As of last week, the state had 1,660 patients in the hospital. Of those, 457 were in the ICU and 324 were on ventilators.
New Warnings
Mississippi had a law on the books criminalizing willfully failing to quarantine if one has a life-threatening communicable disease, but the state is now being more aggressive. 
State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs told Mississippi residents last week if they don’t isolate after testing positive, they could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. 
He told people if they test positive, they must isolate for 10 days and confine themselves to a “specific room away from others in your home.” He suggested using a separate bathroom if possible and wearing a mask around family members.
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Hurricane Ida
On Sunday, Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana. The Category 4 storm is the most powerful on record to hit the state, matching the strength of Hurricane Laura last year.
Australia COVID Restrictions
Beginning September 13th, fully vaccinated Australians are permitted to spend up to one hour of leisure time outside their home in groups of up to five fully vaccinated people, including children. Masks must be worn at all times and gatherings must be within 5 kilometers of home. This extra hour of outdoor time is in addition to the single hour the government allows for outdoor exercise. 
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