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Elon Musk Responds To Daily Wire

After Twitter abruptly canceled a deal with The Daily Wire to stream its hit documentary “What is a Woman?” due to “misgendering,” Twitter owner Elon Musk has responded.

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Matt Walsh’s documentary, The Daily Wire arranged a deal with Twitter to stream “What is a Woman?” on the platform tonight. But after watching the film, Twitter told The Daily Wire they would no longer provide any support and would even limit its reach while labeling it as “hateful conduct” due to “misgendering.” A few hours later, however, Musk responded, saying the cancelation was a “mistake by many people at Twitter.” The Twitter executive chairman said that so-called “misgendering” is allowed on the platform — though specifics of how the film’s screening will play out tonight remain to be seen.

The streaming of the film begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern on The Daily Wire Twitter page, and a Daily Wire Twitter space will start 30 minutes before the film begins.

California Senate To Honor Anti-Catholic Group

In the wake of the controversy regarding the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to honor an anti-Catholic drag group, the California legislature’s LGBTQ Caucus announced it will honor one of the members of that group, the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,” in a Senate event.

The LGBTQ Caucus of the California Legislature says it will honor Michael Williams, who performs in a nun costume as “Sister Roma” as part of its June 5 recognition of Pride month. Williams is also a podcast host who covers pornography and LGBTQ issues. The Caucus praised Williams as “one of the most outspoken and globally recognized members” of the drag group. California Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher condemned his colleagues’ decision in a statement to Fox News, saying, “Would Democrats still embrace this group if they mocked Jews or Muslims? Bigotry & discrimination against any religious group are wrong & have no place in the Capitol.”

Senate Blocks Biden’s Student Debt Relief Program

The U.S. Senate voted today to block President Biden’s student debt relief program. The 52-46 vote was bipartisan with Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Jon Tester as well as Independent Senator Krysten Sinema joining Republicans. Biden has said he would veto the Senate’s legislation. The controversial debt forgiveness program is also being challenged at the Supreme Court.

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Pentagon Cancels Drag Show

Last night, the Pentagon canceled the third annual drag show at Nellis Air Force Base just as Pride month was set to begin. A Pentagon spokeswoman said that “hosting these types of events in federally funded facilities is not a suitable use of DOD resources.” Those comments echo what Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told Congress earlier this year. Both men at the time seemed unaware the drag shows had been hosted at Nellis Air Force Base since 2021.

“Listen, uh, drag shows and, uh, are not something that the Department of Defense supports or fund,” Austin said at the time.

“That’s the first [I’ve] heard about that kind of stuff, uh, I don’t read those news stories,” Milley said. “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’d like to take a look at this because I don’t agree with those … they shouldn’t be happening.”

Oklahoma Supreme Court Strikes Down Pro-Life Laws

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that two state abortion laws — one banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected and the other banning the procedure in most cases — were unconstitutional due to state precedent. Governor Kevin Stitt, who signed both laws in 2022, condemned the Wednesday court ruling and vowed to “protect the lives of the unborn.”

“Day Without Immigrants Protest”

In the wake of illegal immigration laws signed by Republican governors in states such as Florida, Texas, and elsewhere, activists and illegal aliens hosted a national protest today called “Day Without Immigrants.” In cities from coast to coast, these protesters called upon illegal aliens to strike from work.

“That 70s Show” Actor Found Guilty Of Rape

A Los Angeles jury found “That 70s Show” actor Danny Masterson guilty on two counts of rape in a retrial on Wednesday after several women he met through the Church of Scientology accused him of sexual assault in the early 2000s.

According to reports, the jury of seven women and five men reached the verdict after seven days total of deliberation. They couldn’t, however, reach a decision on another sexual assault charge involving an ex-girlfriend Chrissie Carnell-Bixler, with 8 of 12 jurors favoring a guilty verdict. The alleged assaults occurred between 2001 and 2003. Masterson now faces 30 years to life in prison as he awaits his sentencing date later this summer.

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