The Daily Signal - Victor Davis Hanson: Biden’s Enablers Never Told Us Why They Did It

Why did the DNC, White House staffers and even seasoned journalists lie to the American people when they decided to run cover for Joe Biden?

 

It's not enough just to say, “Politics. We want power.” What was the strategy to make you do something so egregious, asks Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words:”

 

“The same existential is why do all these reporters say now, ‘We were in on the deal, we covered up for Biden’? ‘The Biden staff did it.’ ‘No, the media did it.’ But they all agreed that he was non compos mentis. He was cognitively challenged when he was nominated, when they cleared the nomination field out. They got rid of Buttigeig. They got rid of Elizabeth Warren. They got rid of Sanders. They all disappeared quickly.

 

“And then they used this waxen effigy as a veneer. But why? That was very risky to do that. They all tell us they did it but they don't tell us why…


They saw this as a wonderful opportunity. Use Joe Biden and just have him come in three days a week, stumble through stuff, and then push through the most left-wing, nihilistic, destructive, socialist agenda in history.” 


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WSJ What’s News - Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Falls for Fifth Straight Month

P.M. Edition for May 16. The University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer-sentiment index fell to 50.8 in May. WSJ economics reporter Chao Deng says the data surprised economists, and reflect fears of higher prices driven by sweeping tariffs. And higher education reporter Sara Randazzo says President Trump’s funding cuts have delivered a broad hit to universities from the Ivy League to state schools. Plus, Boeing will avoid prosecution over violating an earlier criminal settlement under a tentative deal with the Justice Department. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - Eric Trump’s ‘American Bitcoin’ Venture | COINDESK DAILY

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry including the journey that led Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, to crypto.

Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, shares the journey that led him to the crypto world and the American Bitcoin initiative. Plus, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy opens up about memecoins and the DOJ has charged 12 individuals in a $263 million crypto fraud and money laundering conspiracy. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents "CoinDesk Daily."

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE MINING POD: American Bitcoin is Going Public, IREN’s $100M Tariff Bill, Bitdeer Deploys Sealminers

American Bitcoin is gunning to go public via a merger with Gryphon Digital.


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WSJ What’s News - Trump’s Bromance Diplomacy With Arab Leaders

A.M. Edition for May 16. We’ll get the latest from White House reporter Alex Leary in the United Arab Emirates as President Trump winds down a four-day trip to the Middle East. Plus, a veteran FAA air-traffic controller, shaken after averting a midair collision, opens up about stress, staffing and tech problems. And with two weeks until hurricane season, the new head of FEMA admits to not having a fully formed disaster-response plan. Luke Vargas hosts.


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The Intelligence from The Economist - Bucharest pressed: Ukraine’s election effect

Negotiations in Turkey to bring peace to Ukraine could be a flop. But the repercussions of shifting alliances with Russia will play out in this weekend’s presidential election in Romania where the leading candidates have polarised opinion. Why British towns are shabby and disorderly (10:48). And the brilliance of women’s basketball in America (18:30).


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Up First from NPR - Birthright Citizenship Arguments, Trump’s Mideast Trip, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed divided as justices heard arguments debating how lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Trump heads back to Washington after four days of pomp in the Middle East. The first week of the federal criminal trial of Sean Combs featured testimony alleging a pattern of control and violence.

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The Daily Signal - SCOTUS Debates Judicial Authority, Walmart Price Hikes, James Comey’s “86 45” Post | May 16, 2025

On today’s Top News in 10, we cover:

  • The Supreme Court finally begins oral arguments on nationwide injunctions.
  • Walmart announces price hikes as President Trump concludes a whirlwind Middle Eastern tour.
  • Former FBI Director James Comey makes a post about “86ing" the president.

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 5.16.25

Alabama

  • Gov. Ivey plans to sign the "Back the Blue" bill into law, providing more immunity to law enforcement acting within the scope of their authority
  • New members of the BWWB vote to void the sale of assets to Birmingham
  • Homewood residents start petition against Samford University development
  • Jeremy Williams to expedite his execution for the murder of 5 year old girl
  • Federal judge issues $417M judgement against medical company for fraud
  • Mobile School board commissioner finds dangerous books in school libraries

National

  • SCOTUS heard oral arguments re: national injunctions against Trump admin.
  • ICE agents make 239 arrests in LA of criminal illegal aliens
  • Trump is first US president to visit the country of Qatar
  • TX congressman objects to reconciliation bill that has no cuts to spending
  • Former FBI director James Comey in big trouble, and now playing dumb, for posting photo that calls for assassination of President Trump