Friday Executive News Summary - The Patriot Post

Government & Politics

Nepotistic White House helps Hunter Biden craft deal where buyers of his expensive “art” will be kept secret (Daily Wire) | Barack Obama’s ethics chief blasts the clandestine art scheme (Fox News)
A bad end to our 20-year war: President Biden sets August 31 for U.S. exit from Afghanistan (AP)
“Unnecessary speculation or misunderstanding”: Biden admin deletes tweet with Taiwan flag (AMN)

Health

An Olympic fiasco: No spectators allowed during Olympics due to virus uptick (Washington Times)
FDA trims use of contentious Alzheimer’s drug amid backlash (AP)

Annals of the “Social Justice” Caliphate

Chicago Public Schools will now make sure students grades 5 and up will have access to essential supplies like condoms (Not the Bee)
San Francisco gay choir literally sings “we’re coming for your children” in new music video (Not the Bee)
MLB and Ticketmaster targeted with negative ads for bowing to woke pressure ahead of All-Star Game (Washington Times)
Robin DiAngelo’s race-baiting sequel flops with only 3,500 copies sold in first week (PM)

Around the Nation

Nine states cutting income taxes to promote post-pandemic economic growth (Fox Business)
New York AG can try to sue gun manufacturers under pernicious new law (AP)

Other Notables

Emails raise new questions about Wuhan coronavirus lab’s safety protocols prior to pandemic (Just the News)
Michael Avenatti, whom the Leftmedia once considered presidential, sentenced to 2.5 years in prison (PM)
Democrat megadonor Ed Buck injected drugs into passed out sex partners (Washington Examiner)

Closing Arguments

Policy: Cyber threats need attention at every level (AEI)
Humor: Tokyo Olympics to prevent COVID spread by restricting events to short outdoor walks (The Onion)

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