The Federalist Daily Briefing for 11/27/2019

Your daily update of new content from The Federalist Be lovers of freedom and anxious for the fray Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. November 27, 2019 [Media’s Latest Anti-Nunes Smear Is Michael-Cohen-In-Prague All Over Again]( By Mollie Hemingway Their latest effort against the top Republican on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is to accuse him, without evidence, of secretly meeting in Vienna with a former Ukrainian official 'to get dirt on Biden.' [Full article]( [How A Mexican Drug Cartel Nearly Triggered War Between The U.S. And Iran]( By Edward Chang Those dismissive of the danger posed by Mexican drug cartels ought to learn of the time they nearly carried out the worst terrorist attack in America since 9/11 and almost triggered a resulting war with Iran. [Full article]( [Hunter Biden’s Reported Burisma Payout Was Far Above Comparable Board Compensation]( By Tristan Justice Board members on energy companies listed in the S&P 500 made far less than Hunter Biden's $600,000 a year, showing Biden was showered in excess compensation. [Full article]( [Twitter Suspends Journalist Andy Ngo For Tweeting Facts About Trans People]( By Chad Felix Greene A journalist stating verifiable facts on a public platform should not be at risk for removal from that platform due simply to a minority of people who take arbitrary offense. [Full article]( [Boy Whisperer Michael Gurian’s First Novel Delves Into The Roots Of Male Trauma]( By Ashley Bateman ‘The Stone Boys’ is an intense journey depicting alternate paths for traumatized youth and the choices that ultimately lead to redemption or defeat. [Full article]( [Here’s Your Guide To Beautiful Gifts From Craftsmen, Artists, And Other American Entrepreneurs]( By Joy Pullmann As I think about what to give the people I love, both for Christmas and at other times such as birthdays, I find myself wanting to be more intentional, and give fewer, better things. [Full article]( [How Our Endless Wars Are Helping Bankrupt American Taxpayers]( By Willis L. Krumholz As long as the Pentagon is a sacred cow, the United States will never balance its budget. If our military stops being the world police, it can have all the ships and planes it needs to keep us and the troops safe. [Full article]( [Columbia University To Vote On Divesting From Israel]( By Melissa Langsam Braunstein What does the upcoming referendum say about the atmosphere on campus—that Columbia’s most famous divestment to date was from apartheid South Africa? [Full article]( [What You Think You Know About America’s First Thanksgiving Is Probably Wrong]( By Jane Hampton Cook Whether we feast on turkey, seafood, or barbecue, may Thanksgiving 2019 enable us to count our blessings today, give thanks for the good in our past, and strengthen us for tomorrow. [Full article]( [DNC Vice Chairman Won’t Talk Michelle Obama, Instead Slanders Tucker Carlson As A ‘White Supremacist’]( By Chrissy Clark DNC Vice Chairman Michael Blake tried to derail a Fox News segment by questioning Tucker Carlson's employment at Fox News. [Full article]( [The Labour Party’s Anti-Semitism Is A Harbinger For The American Left]( By Erielle Davidson UK Labour’s interest in addressing the accusations of anti-Semitism against them is non-existestent. The American left is still pretending to care, for now. [Full article]( [2018 Democratic Voters Poised To Back Trump Less Than A Year From Election Day]( By Tristan Justice New polling earlier this month from the New York Times Upshot with Siena College depict a troubling picture for Democrats a year out from election day. [Full article]( [33-Plus Last-Minute Additions To Your Thanksgiving Menu]( By Holly Scheer Even if you completely adore your normal Thanksgiving menu, take a moment to give these newcomers a chance. You might find a keeper. [Full article]( [No, Rick Perry Wasn’t Reinforcing A Trumpian Cult By Saying God Appoints Our Leaders]( By Caroline D'Agati Critics say Rick Perry’s belief in President Trump’s divine election is like being in a cult. Christians should see it as a reminder of which King we really serve. [Full article]( [Obama Privately Warned He Would Speak Out To Stop Sanders, Voiced Doubt Over Biden]( By Tristan Justice According to the same report, Obama has also privately raised doubts over Biden’s ability to make it through the nomination. [Full article]( [New Poll Shows Voters Aren’t Buying Into The Progressive Sales-Pitch For Socialism]( By Tristan Justice While far-left progressives lead the Democratic presidential field, a new poll shows voters remain skeptical of their socialist politics. [Full article]( [CNN’s Joan Walsh Tweets She’s ‘Shocked’ Trump Did Not Sexually Assault Hero Dog]( By Chrissy Clark CNN's Joan Walsh, started a bizarre Twitter thread with unfounded critqiues of Trump's White House event with the hero dog that took down an ISIS leader. [Full article]( DEMOCRATS NERVOUS ABOUT IMPEACHMENT to hear more of this. “Democratic Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan now favors censuring President Trump after backing impeachment proceedings over allegations that he withheld military aid from Ukraine for his personal benefit.” Read more of The Transom by signing up for a [free trial]( today. [follow on Twitter](Twitter Account not yet Authorized) | [friend on Facebook](#) | [forward to a friend]( Copyright © 2019 The Federalist, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you opted in to receive e-mail updates from TheFederalist.com. Our mailing address is: The Federalist 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #247Washington, DC 20003-4303 [Add us to your address book]( [unsubscribe from this list]( | [update subscription preferences]( | [view email in browser](