THE NEWS
RFK Jr. Shatters The Measles Narrative With One Brilliant Point
RFK Jr. Shatters The Measles Narrative With One Brilliant Point
RFK Jr. is perhaps the most impactful HHS Secretary we’ve ever seen – but if you read the mainstream news, you’d think his first 100 days were a disaster.
While chronic disease drains trillions from Americans every year, the press can’t stop obsessing over measles.
Just look at these headlines:
Many Windows Users Didn’t Know That They Can Now Block Ads
“As measles cases rise, some parents become vaccine enthusiasts.”
“US measles cases near 900, outbreaks reported in 10 states.”
It makes you think measles is a really big problem, but in reality, it’s not.
RFK Jr. expertly flipped this media narrative on its head in real time during his Wednesday night appearance on NewsNation—and it was so brilliant the audience gave him a round of applause.
NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo asked Kennedy:
“You weren’t saying that [get vaccinated] during COVID. That’s why people aren’t getting vaccinated. And now it’s a problem. How do you deal with that issue, and what responsibility do you have in terms of how people feel about getting vaccinated?”
NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo asked Kennedy:
“You weren’t saying that [get vaccinated] during COVID. That’s why people aren’t getting vaccinated. And now it’s a problem. How do you deal with that issue, and what responsibility do you have in terms of how people feel about getting… pic.twitter.com/UtIw0uiIml
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) May 1, 2025
Kennedy delivered a sharp, measured response. First, he pointed out that measles is a far smaller problem in the U.S. than it is globally.
He explained, “Right now we have about 842 cases, Chris. And Canada, they have about the same number. They have one-eighth of our population. Europe has ten times that number. Our numbers have plateaued.”
He noted that for years, the CDC has insisted the only way to manage measles is through universal vaccination. But Kennedy challenged that approach.
He argued that people who have concerns about the MMR vaccine—whether it’s due to aborted fetal debris or DNA particles—deserve access to treatment options.
“And that’s what we’re developing at CDC right now,” Kennedy said, “protocols for treating measles.”
Kennedy delivered a sharp, measured response. First, he pointed out that measles is a far smaller problem in the U.S. than it is globally.
He explained, “Right now we have about 842 cases, Chris. And Canada, they have about the same number. They have one-eighth of our… pic.twitter.com/UTIOUbPX5E
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) May 1, 2025
Kennedy then delivered a devastating jab at the dominant measles narrative, putting everything into perspective and leaving the panel silent.
“I want to say this,” Kennedy began.
“We’ve had four measles deaths in this country in 20 years. We have 100,000 autism cases a year. We have 38% of our kids now are diabetic or pre-diabetic. That should be in the headlines,” he said.
*Applause erupted*
“When I was a kid, there were 2 million measles cases a year and none of them got headlines. And we had 400 deaths. We had deaths between 1 in 1,200 and 1 in 10,000. We have so many kids now who are afflicted by chronic disease. And the media never covers them. They only want to cover measles,” he added.
“And what I’ve been saying to people is, let’s pay attention to other illnesses as well—illnesses that are really, really damaging our country, that are existential for our country. We now spend almost a trillion dollars a year on diabetes and metabolic disorder,” Kennedy explained.
Then he drove the point home, contrasting the media’s obsession with measles to its silence on autism.
“By 2035, we’re going to be spending a million dollars a year on autism. Autism in 1970 was 1 in 10,000 Americans. Today, it’s 1 in 31. In California, it’s 1 in every 20 kids—1 in every 12.5 boys,” he said.
“This is what the media ought to be focusing on, and it’s not. And because of that, we don’t have the solutions and we don’t have the cures.”
Kennedy then delivered a devastating jab at the dominant measles narrative, putting everything into perspective and leaving the panel silent.
“I want to say this,” Kennedy began.
“We’ve had four measles deaths in this country in 20 years. We have 100,000 autism cases a year. We… pic.twitter.com/c2PuNv6l2n
— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) May 1, 2025
During that 90-second stretch, the NewsNation panel sat there stunned in silence.
No pushback, no rebuttal.
That’s because they knew Kennedy was dropping undeniable truths.
Cuomo and friends understand the media’s job isn’t to inform parents or educate the public on real health solutions.
They’re only there to smear people like Kennedy and make mountains out of molehills. Because they know if they leave him unresisted, the public might get a little too close to the truth.
Tyler Durden
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 14:25
Wait … WTF?! Dem Rep. Hank Johnson Who Thought Guam Would CAPSIZE Goes Straight-Up Racist (Watch)
‘The Last Of Us’: Why Did Ellie Leave Coffee Beans On Joel’s Grave? The Significance, Explained
Oh, gosh, is this a new cult thing, too? Or did we forget an Easter egg from Season 1?
Texas spending astronomical and ‘unsustainable’ amount for football team this season
The Texas Longhorns will have a professional sporting team budget for their 2025 football roster.
Democrats pushing bill that would add to taxpayers’ half billion dollar tab for illegals
Colorado Democrats are pushing a sweeping bill that Republican lawmakers warn will block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cooperation, cost taxpayers millions, and invite federal retaliation.
The bill, introduced in April, would prohibit sheriffs from honoring ICE detainers, restrict when public employees can share immigration data with federal authorities and roll back ID requirements for in-state tuition and driver’s licenses. It would also prevent out-of-state National Guard units from operating in Colorado without the governor’s explicit permission.
“It’s a complete expansion of a sanctuary state, and we keep getting lied to multiple times, over and over again,” Republican state Rep. Ron Weinberg told the Daily Caller News Foundation, referring to Democrats who insist Colorado isn’t a sanctuary state.
Colorado House Republicans estimate the state already spends more than $544 million annually on services for illegal immigrants, including public education, Medicaid, subsidized tuition, driver’s licenses and legal defense. Weinberg said the proposal adds to that burden while stripping law enforcement of tools to protect the public.
SB25-276 just passed.
Colorado taxpayers already spend $544M a year on services for illegal immigrants — and this reckless bill will explode costs even higher. It incentivizes illegal immigration, raises fees without voter approval, and weakens public safety. Colorado can’t… pic.twitter.com/rL1bblnJHn— Colorado House Republicans (@COHouseGOP) April 29, 2025
“This bill literally puts the handcuffs on police officers who are trying to work with ICE,” he said.
Democratic sponsors, like state Rep. Lorena García, frame the bill as a step toward ensuring “civil rights and constitutional rights.” But Republican state Rep. Carlos Barron, who immigrated legally from Mexico and became a U.S. citizen in 2010, called the measure an affront to every immigrant who followed the rules.
“This bill, 276, pretty much undermines the process that I went through,” Barron told the DCNF. “Making it to where the state is cemented more into a sanctuary state.”
Barron said he offered a compromise amendment to redirect a third of the spending toward public education but was shot down by Democrats, a move he considers proof of the bill’s left-wing ideological intentions. He also blasted Democratic lawmakers’ rhetoric as “ridiculous” and emblematic of “Trump derangement syndrome” after García likened Trump-era deportations to the Holocaust.
“We have been down this road before, committee. We have seen what happens when an authoritarian government decides to ignore the constitution,” García said at a Colorado House Reference Committee hearing Monday. “And that resulted in the Holocaust. And to even pretend that there is anything different, then I encourage you to pick up a history book.”
Weinberg, who is Jewish and lost relatives in the Holocaust, said the comments cheapen the severity of Nazi atrocities.
“When you compare the Holocaust to the Trump administration securing our borders, it ultimately dilutes what actually happened, and what atrocities were committed to between 11 and 12 million people worldwide in the 1930s and ’40s,” Weinberg said.
My family was murdered in the Holocaust. I immigrated to this country for the promise of freedom and opportunity. To compare federal policy to the atrocities of Nazi Germany is not only historically ignorant—it’s deeply offensive and morally wrong.#yellowstar #neveragain pic.twitter.com/DWSVC6EmmN
— Ron Weinberg (@RepWeinberg) April 29, 2025
Republican lawmakers are also warning about the practical consequences. Barron said the bill could jeopardize federal funding, noting that Colorado already had to backfill a $4 million cut after losing access to certain grants due to previous immigration-related legislation.
“We could lose federal funding,” Barron said. “And what happens when we lose federal funding? The taxpayers have to back it up.”
The bill also appears to be at odds with Democratic Gov. Jared Polis’ public requests for more resources from federal immigration enforcers.
“To be clear, in Colorado we have zero tolerance for those who commit crimes — whether they’re American citizens or not,” the governor said at his State of the State address in January. “And I truly hope that President-elect Trump and Congress can work together to quickly secure the border, stop human trafficking and stop the illegal flow of guns and drugs. As a state, we welcome more federal help to detain and deport dangerous criminals.”
“I don’t think the governor is going to veto it,” Weinberg said. “But I think the Department of Justice, under Trump, should really put a magnifying glass on the state of Colorado.”
With Democrats controlling both chambers of the legislature and the governor’s office, Weinberg and Barron admit their chances of stopping the bill are slim. But they hope to mobilize public pressure as the legislation moves to a final vote in the House.
“We shouldn’t be prioritizing this,” Barron said. “We’re focusing on the wrong aspect … incentivizing people to stay as an illegal immigrant in this country.”
The House is expected to vote on the bill later this month. If it passes, it heads to Polis’ desk, where national scrutiny — and possible legal action — could follow.
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
Microsoft Will Raise Xbox Console, Game Prices To Break Deflationary Spiral
Microsoft Will Raise Xbox Console, Game Prices To Break Deflationary Spiral
Microsoft is raising prices on its Xbox consoles, games, and accessories, marking a potential turning point after decades of deflation in the gaming industry—even as development costs have continued to rise. The move underscores mounting pressure on developers and publishers to restore margins, while new optimism for the industry builds ahead of this fall’s release of the guaranteed mega-hit Grand Theft Auto 6.
The technology news website Engadget reports that Xbox consoles and games will see price hikes this year. This means Xbox Series S will start at $380, up from the previous price of $300. The Series X console will be priced at $550, a $100 increase.
For Xbox video games, the average price for AAA-rated games is expected to rise to $80.
Here are more details about the price increases:
Microsoft is dramatically increasing the price of the Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as new games and accessories. As of today, the Series S will start at $380, up from $300, while the Series X will begin at $550, a $100 increase from its previous price. As for the 1TB Series S, it now costs $430, up from $350. Meanwhile, if you want the Series X with disc drive, it will now set you back $600. Lastly, the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition now costs an eye-watering $730.
Additionally, Microsoft says beginning this holiday season “some” new first-party games will release at $80. At the same time, the company is increasing the price of nearly all of its first-party and peripherals. Most notably, a core controller will now set you back $65.
In an emailed response, Microsoft told Engadget about the challenges in the video game space and new pricing was made after “careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development,” adding, “Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.”
Let’s revisit our earlier note titled “Grand Theft Auto VI Priced at $100?” This Gaming Analyst Believes So.”
We cited Epyllion CEO Matthew Ball, who said Rockstar Games’ guaranteed mega-hit Grand Theft Auto 6 release this fall “could re-establish packed video game prices after decades of deflation despite rampant cost growth.”
Epyllion’s Ball predicted that GTA 6 could help reverse the deflationary downturn in the video game industry, stating: “Some game makers hope GTA 6 will be priced at $80-100, breaking the $70 barrier and helping $50 titles move up to $60, $60 to $70, $70 to $80.”
In the early 2000s, video games were priced around $50. By the mid-2000s, the price had increased to $60, and in 2020, the industry raised the price of AAA-rated games to $70.
“Packaged game prices have never been lower in real terms than they are today — even though budgets are at all-time highs and player growth is stalled,” Ball continued, adding, “GTA 6 could re-establish packed video game prices after decades of deflation despite rampant cost growth.”
Since GTA 5 was released in 2013, gamers have been waiting over a decade for the next installment—and it’s safe to assume that, after such a long wait, many will be more than willing to pay $70 to $100 for GTA 6 (after all, consumers can use BNPL apps for payment).
More tailwinds for the gaming industry materialized last week when the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order frenzy swept across the world.
Whether GTA 6 can single-handedly save the video game industry from a deflationary death spiral remains a big question. We’ll find out in the second half.
Tyler Durden
Thu, 05/01/2025 – 14:05
‘Somebody Got to Her’: Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre’s Father Just Dropped a BOMBSHELL (Watch)
Extremist with huge cache of weapons allegedly swapped love notes and attack plans with school shooter Natalie Rupnow: ‘This guy was ready to go’
“This guy was ready to go, had all these weapons, had the propensity to do it — it was just a matter of what day was going to set him off.”
Good for the Tony Awards for rejecting pricey Broadway cash-grabs and their A-list stars
Denzel Washington, Kieran Culkin and Robert Downey Jr. were rightly snubbed by the Tony Award nominations, while smaller shows like “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Oh, Mary!” soared.