Nick Reed's Must Read Headlines – 04.13.21

Posted April 13, 2021

Derek Chauvin:

The judge in the George Floyd murder case refused a defense request to sequester the jury Monday.

Derek Chauvin trial: Judge refuses to sequester jury in George Floyd murder case (Fox News)

Nikki Haley:

Nikki Haley said she would not run for the presidency in 2024 if former President Trump decided to run for the White House again.

Nikki Haley says she won’t run against Trump if he mounts presidential bid in 2024 (Fox News)

Iran Policy:

Democrat President Joe Biden is prepared to remove sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran — the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism — to resume compliance with the Obama administration’s controversial Iran nuclear deal.

Biden Caves To World’s Leading State Sponsor Of Terrorism: Prepared To Lift Sanctions On Iran (The Daily Wire)

Nick shares a piece from the Washington Examiner editorial board on the Iran nuclear accord.

Biden’s security picks a worrisome sign for Iran policy (Washington Examiner)

COVID-19 Vaccine:

The FDA and the CDC are recommending a pause in the rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after several instances of a severe blood clot in recipients.

FDA recommends pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after blood clot cases (Fox News)

CNN anchor Brian Stelter argued that Fox News should be promoting the ongoing COVID-19 vaccine efforts, and specifically that high-profile figures at Fox should be mimicking their counterparts on other networks by sharing “vaccine selfies” or being vaccinated while on-air.

‘Where Are Tucker And Sean Hannity And Laura Ingraham?’ CNN’s Brian Stelter Wonders Why Fox News Stars Haven’t Shown ‘Vaccine Selfies’ (the Daily Wire)

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki bizarrely stereotyped white people during Monday’s press briefing.

“We’re also looking for — we’ve run PSAs on ‘The Deadliest Catch,’” the press secretary said. “We’re engaged with NASCAR and Country Music TV. We’re looking for a range of creative ways to get directly connected to white conservative communities,” added Psaki.

Jen Psaki Stereotypes White People Detailing Efforts To Get ‘White Conservative Communities’ Vaccinated (The Daily Wire)

Dr. Fauci:

Dr. Anthony Fauci says it’s not OK to congregate indoors to eat or drink, even if you’ve been vaccinated.

Fauci: ‘Still Not OK’ To Eat Or Drink Indoors Even If You’ve Been Vaccinated (The Daily Wire)

Transgender Athletes:

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced Monday that it would pull championships out of states that ban transgender athletes from competing.

‘Evolving Science’: NCAA Will Pull Championships Out Of States That Ban Trans Athletes (The Daily Caller)

Tax Hikes:

A survey of CEOs has found that a majority think President Biden’s proposed hike in the corporate tax rate to pay for his $2 trillion infrastructure package would negatively affect their companies’ competitiveness, expansion and wage growth.

Springfield Restaurants:

Springfield restaurants will soon be open at full capacity. Restaurant owners say they are worried due to staffing shortages. Do we have a job shortage, or do we have people who no longer want to work?

Springfield restaurants face new challenges as occupancy restrictions are lifted (KY3)

Protest vs. Riot:

Reporters loudly objected to the use of the word “riot” by a Minnesota police chief after his officers were assaulted and injured by bricks, rocks, and frozen soda cans.

You can listen to the audio below:

WATCH: Reporters Object to Minnesota Police Chief’s Use of ‘Riot’ in Press Conference (Breitbart)

Brooklyn Center City Manager Curt Boganey was fired on Monday evening, hours after he publicly disagreed with Mayor Mike Elliott’s assertion that the police officer who fatally shot a Black man in the Minneapolis suburb should be immediately fired in response to the incident.