Biden student debt cancellation may worsen inflation; US Marine vet dies fighting alongside Ukrainians

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STUDENT DEBT TRAP - The inflation crisis in the U.S. will only worsen if President Biden cancels large swaths of student debt. One expert, Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), warned that student "debt cancellation may be an extremely appealing political talking point, but it is not good policy." Continue reading …

‘PHOTO FINISH’ – Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon is causing ‘havoc and mayhem,’ and the recall effort will be a 'photo finish,' deputy DA says. Continue reading …

GUNS AND CRIME - The New York Times recently argued that 2020’s hike in legal gun purchases has aided crime spikes, an explanation experts deny. Continue reading …

SAUDI RESPONSE - Saudi Arabia will likely look to develop its own nuclear capabilities should an Iran nuclear deal go through, experts told Fox News Digital. Continue reading …

U.S. MARINE KILLED - American citizen and Marine veteran Willy Joseph Cancel died fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, the man’s widow told Fox News. Continue reading …

POLITICS

COMBATING ‘DISINFORMATION’ - Jen Psaki defended a DHS effort to combat "disinformation" on issues related to COVID-19 and elections. Continue reading …

BRIAN KILMEADE – Fox News host warned that President Biden's new department on "disinformation" turns Orwell's fiction into a reality. Continue reading …

LAURA INGRAHAM – The Fox News host showcased Ron DeSantis' leadership when it comes to improving Florida in the face of a media onslaught. Continue reading …

COMING TO COLLECT - The Department of Justice sued Paul Manafort, who worked on Trump's 2016 campaign, for just under $3 million. Continue reading …

KLEPTOCRI--K--YEAH- Twitter users were shocked by Biden’s latest gaffe during a public statement on holding Russian oligarchs responsible for their corruption. Continue reading …

MEDIA

LIMBAUGH BOOK DUE - Heroes of Liberty will release a children’s book about late talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh next month. Continue reading …

PAINTED AS ‘FASCISTS’ - MSNBC, other liberal outlets repeatedly paint opponents, conservatives as 'fascists' to viewers. Continue reading …

MINISTRY OF TRUTH? - Critics have taken aim at the Biden admin for the creation of a new "Disinformation Governance Board" slated to combat misinformation. Continue reading …

FREE SPEECH RUSE - Chris Hayes said conservatives’ claim to promote free speech is a ruse to hide a "thuggish and authoritarian" power play to control thought. Continue reading …

MUSK’S TWITTER PURCHASE - New York Times columnist Ezra Klein breaks with fellow liberals distraught over Musk's Twitter purchase: 'A good thing.' Continue reading …

OPINION

BRANDON MICHON - I'm a dad who wants schools to teach kids how to read — not how to be gender-fluid. Continue reading …

TUCKER CARLSON - The Biden administration announced its own Ministry of Truth Thursday. This will be called the Disinformation Governance Board. Continue reading …

GREG GUTFELD – The Fox News host said the White House’s new Disinformation Governance Board will police people's opinions. Continue reading …

DOUG SCHOEN - Moves to curb Big Tech's power over news and publishing find widespread support. Continue reading …

STEPHEN MOORE – The U.S. economy shrank at the beginning of 2022 and stagflation could be next. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

NFL DRAFT RD. 1 – What to know about the NFL Draft’s Number 1 pick, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Travon Walker. Continue reading …

STAR-PACKED WITNESSES – Who are the celebrity witnesses awaiting the chance to testify at the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp defamation trial? Continue reading …

COLLEGE DROPOUTS MAKE IT BIG – Take a look at eight prominent Americans who left college behind and made it big. Continue reading …

BUFFETT REDUX - Not only is Warren Buffett alive and kicking, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway will declare it has trounced the market … again. Continue reading …

LATE-NIGHT HOST LEAVING - James Corden will leave the "Late Late Show" next spring after over eight years as host. Continue reading …

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