5/23/23: Ukraine Attacks Russian City Belgorod, Dems Kick Themselves On Debt Ceiling, Polls On Tougher Migrant Policies, Tim Scott 2024, Uber Chief Cancelled, History of Failed Debt Negotiations, FBI Infiltrates Anti Mandate
Tim Scott and Glenn Youngkin's potential entrance into the 2024 race, Ukraine's attack on Russian soil, Democrats' regret regarding the debt ceiling, poll on tougher migrant policies, Desantis' immigration crackdown, Uber diversity chief controversy, Biden's history of failed debt negotiations, FBI infiltration of anti-mandate groups.
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A majority of Americans, including Democrats, want tougher measures on immigration enforcement while still supporting the provision of shelter for migrants.
The use of private surveillance contractors, like Flashpoint, by the FBI raises concerns about the expanding surveillance state and potential encroachments on privacy rights and free speech.
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Public Opinion on Immigration
A recent CBS poll shows that 58% of Americans believe the Biden administration should be tougher on migrants crossing the US-Mexico border, with only 20% favoring easier treatment. This sentiment is shared across party lines, with 41% of Democrats also favoring tougher measures. However, when asked about housing migrants, a majority (52%) indicated support. These findings showcase a nuanced view where Americans want stronger immigration enforcement while still acknowledging the need to provide shelter for migrants.
Implications of Immigration Crackdown in Florida
Florida's new immigration law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, is poised to significantly impact the construction and agriculture industries. The law will require businesses to use eVerify, a system that checks employees' immigration status and imposes hefty fines for non-compliance. While this has sparked concerns among the undocumented community and their employers, who report labor shortages, the law also highlights the ongoing debate on illegal immigration and its economic consequences.
Discussion on Immigration Policy and Consequences
The recent debate surrounding immigration policy has brought to light the need for an orderly immigration process. While there are concerns about increased costs and potential labor shortages, the importance of fair enforcement and addressing the status quo has come into focus. Balancing the need for controlled borders and a functioning economy remains a key challenge for policymakers. Finding solutions that uphold the rule of law while ensuring fairness and compassion will continue to shape the immigration discussion in the United States.
FBI surveillance contractors probe anti-vaccine mandate activist groups
Flashpoint, a threat intelligence firm, has been investigating activist groups, including those protesting against the vaccine mandate. These firms specialize in infiltrating private online communities and gathering private communications and messages, which are then sold to the government and corporations. Flashpoint has a history of monitoring left-wing and environmental activist groups and is publicly contracted with the FBI. This raises concerns about the blurred lines between the activities of private surveillance contractors and the FBI, and whether these contractors are essentially acting as arms of the government. The surveillance state continues to expand, targeting various groups that challenge established power centers in the US. This highlights the slow creep of the surveillance state and the increasing encroachment on privacy rights and First Amendment protected speech.
Saagar and Ryan discuss Ukraine backed forces attacking the Russian city of Belgorod, Biden's plans to turn Ukraine into Israel, Democrats kick themselves for not acting when they could on the debt ceiling debacle, a poll showing majority of Americans want "Tougher" Migrant Policy, Saagar and Ryan debate Desantis' immigration crackdown as Florida construction sites are empty, Trump cheers on Tim Scott's entrance to the 2024 race, Glenn Youngkin considers running in 2024 after seeing weak DeSantis, the Diversity Chief at Uber is put on leave after her "Don't Call Me Karen" seminars, Saagar looks into Biden illegally shipping 3 billion dollars to Ukraine, Ryan looks into Biden's history of failed debt negotiations, and we're joined by guest Lee Fang (@lhfang) to talk about his recent piece on how the FBI infiltrated activists groups like Anti Vax Mandate and others.