{"id":1072140,"date":"2021-12-01T10:59:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1072140"},"modified":"2021-12-01T10:59:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T15:59:30","slug":"wednesday-december-1st-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wednesday-december-1st-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesday | December 1st, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">10<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwednesday-december-1st-2021%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1072140&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s Wednesday, December 1st, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">1) Jussie Smollett Trial Begins<\/p>\n<p>The Topline: The trial of Jussie Smollett began this week after the actor was accused of perpetrating a hoax when he claimed he was the victim of a hate crime in 2019.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311136\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-311136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Scott-OlsonStaffGetty-Images9.jpg\" alt width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Scott-OlsonStaffGetty-Images9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Scott-OlsonStaffGetty-Images9-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-311136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scott Olson\/Staff\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>The Case<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, Jussie Smollett was a main character on the hit Fox show \u201cEmpire\u201d and had high-profile roles in several movies like Ridley Scott\u2019s \u201cAlien: Covenant.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In January of 2019, he claimed two white men in ski masks beat him up around 2a.m. when he was getting a sandwich in Chicago. He said they called him racial and homophobic slurs and told him, \u201cThis is MAGA country.\u201d He also claimed they poured an unknown substance on him and put a noose around his neck.<\/p>\n<p>He then called the police and filed a report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At the time, the alleged incident sparked nationwide outrage. Kamala Harris <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KamalaHarris\/status\/1090361495119187969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1090361495119187969%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fpolitics%2Fflashback-kamala-harris-jussie-smollett-an-attempted-modern-day-lynching\">called<\/a> it a \u201cmodern day lynching,\u201d Nancy Pelosi said it was an \u201caffront to our humanity,\u201d and Donald Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/story\/2019\/01\/31\/trump-condemns-attack-jussie-smollett-1140398\">condemned<\/a> it as \u201chorrible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the following weeks, it was revealed that Smollett allegedly paid two Nigerian brothers $3,500 to stage the attack. Later, surveillance video emerged that appeared to show Smollett planning out the attack at the scene of the alleged crime in the days before the incident.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s now standing trial for six counts of felony disorderly conduct connected to those false reports.<\/p>\n<p>Potential Motive<\/p>\n<p>Initially, there was speculation that his act was a publicity stunt. The brothers told police Smollett hired them to stage the attack in order to raise his media profile so he could negotiate a higher paycheck at Empire. He was reportedly earning $65,000 per episode at the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, prosecutors in the trial are now describing an additional motive.<\/p>\n<p>About a month before the attack, Smollett allegedly received an anonymous letter while on set, which included a homophobic slur, a drawing of a stick figure hanging from a tree, and the word \u201cMAGA\u201d spelled out by newspaper clippings. Prosecutors say Smollett was so frustrated by the lack of response he got after receiving the letter that he staged a hoax to drum up sympathy.<\/p>\n<p>Controversy Surrounding The Case<\/p>\n<p>The Cook County State Attorney, Kim Foxx, initially dropped all 17 of the original charges against Smollett in March 2019. Many accused Foxx of having a conflict of interest, especially after it was discovered she\u2019d been communicating with Smollett\u2019s family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There were also allegations that her office tried to get the Smollett records sealed so the press wouldn\u2019t be able to report on her role in the case.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, a special prosecutor said he found \u201csubstantial abuses of discretion and operational failures\u201d in her office, and convened a grand jury who recommended reinstating a six-count indictment against Smollett.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Trial<\/p>\n<p>Smollett has claimed he\u2019s innocent, and continues to do so. During opening statements, his defense attorney claimed the two brothers set Smollett up because they \u201cdid not like him as a person.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Smollett\u2019s defense has tried to cast doubt on the testimony of the two brothers, and has sought to undermine the perception Smollett was seeking attention.<\/p>\n<p>On the second day of the trial, prosecutors questioned the lead investigator, who testified that after putting in 3,000 man hours on investigation and reviewing surveillance video, he\u2019s in no doubt Smollett perpetrated a hoax.<\/p>\n<p>The brothers will reportedly be the prosecution\u2019s star witnesses.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-311137\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-311137\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Tasos-KatopodisStringerGetty-Images-for-UltraViolet-via-Getty-Images.jpg\" alt width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Tasos-KatopodisStringerGetty-Images-for-UltraViolet-via-Getty-Images.jpg 600w, https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/Tasos-KatopodisStringerGetty-Images-for-UltraViolet-via-Getty-Images-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-311137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tasos Katopodis\/Stringer\/Getty Images for UltraViolet via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">2) Supreme Court Hears Abortion Case With Massive Implications&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Topline: Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on a case out of Mississippi which could dramatically alter the landscape of abortion in the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AdamSextonWMUR\/status\/1465355304221257735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1465355304221257735%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fpolitics%2Fdem-senator-revolution-roe-wade-overturned\">Quote Of The Day:<\/a> \u201cI think if you want to see a revolution, go ahead, outlaw Roe v. Wade\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 New Hampshire Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen<\/p>\n<p>The Case<\/p>\n<p>Dobbs v. Jackson Women\u2019s Health Organization is a case concerning a 2018 Mississippi law which bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, and other subsequent rulings, such as Planned Parenthood vs. Casey, hold that states essentially have to allow a woman to be able to have an abortion up to the point of viability, or when the baby can survive on its own. Most states hold this mark at around 20 to 24 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Originally, Mississippi <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotusblog.com\/2021\/11\/roe-v-wade-hangs-in-balance-as-reshaped-court-prepares-to-hear-biggest-abortion-case-in-decades\/\">said<\/a> in its petition the questions presented to the Court do not require them to overturn Roe or Casey. In its brief in July, however, the state<a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/DocketPDF\/19\/19-1392\/184703\/20210722161332385_19-1392BriefForPetitioners.pdf\"> wrote<\/a> \u201cRoe and Casey are egregiously wrong\u201d and said the Court should overrule those decisions.<\/p>\n<p>When the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Mississippi case, it said it would consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/qp\/19-01392qp.pdf\">question<\/a> of \u201cWhether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s Wednesday, December 1st, and this is your Morning Wire. Listen to the full podcast:1) Jussie Smollett Trial BeginsThe Topline: The trial of Jussie Smollett began this week after the actor was accused of perpetrating a hoax when he claimed he was the victim of a hate crime in 2019.Scott Olson\/Staff\/Getty ImagesThe CaseIn 2019, Jussie Smollett was a main character on the hit Fox show \u201cEmpire\u201d and had high-profile roles in several movies like Ridley Scott\u2019s \u201cAlien: Covenant.\u201d\u00a0In January of 2019, he claimed two white men in ski masks beat him up around 2a.m. when he was getting a sandwich in Chicago. He said they called him racial and homophobic slurs and told him, \u201cThis is MAGA country.\u201d He also claimed they poured an unknown substance on him and put a noose around his neck.He then called the police and filed a report.\u00a0At the time, the alleged incident sparked nationwide outrage. Kamala Harris called it a \u201cmodern day lynching,\u201d Nancy Pelosi said it was an \u201caffront to our humanity,\u201d and Donald Trump condemned it as \u201chorrible.\u201dIn the following weeks, it was revealed that Smollett allegedly paid two Nigerian brothers $3,500 to stage the attack. Later, surveillance video emerged that appeared to show Smollett planning out the attack at the scene of the alleged crime in the days before the incident.He\u2019s now standing trial for six counts of felony disorderly conduct connected to those false reports.Potential MotiveInitially, there was speculation that his act was a publicity stunt. The brothers told police Smollett hired them to stage the attack in order to raise his media profile so he could negotiate a higher paycheck at Empire. He was reportedly earning $65,000 per episode at the time.\u00a0However, prosecutors in the trial are now describing an additional motive.About a month before the attack, Smollett allegedly received an anonymous letter while on set, which included a homophobic slur, a drawing of a stick figure hanging from a tree, and the word \u201cMAGA\u201d spelled out by newspaper clippings. Prosecutors say Smollett was so frustrated by the lack of response he got after receiving the letter that he staged a hoax to drum up sympathy.Controversy Surrounding The CaseThe Cook County State Attorney, Kim Foxx, initially dropped all 17 of the original charges against Smollett in March 2019. Many accused Foxx of having a conflict of interest, especially after it was discovered she\u2019d been communicating with Smollett\u2019s family.\u00a0There were also allegations that her office tried to get the Smollett records sealed so the press wouldn\u2019t be able to report on her role in the case.Eventually, a special prosecutor said he found \u201csubstantial abuses of discretion and operational failures\u201d in her office, and convened a grand jury who recommended reinstating a six-count indictment against Smollett.\u00a0The TrialSmollett has claimed he\u2019s innocent, and continues to do so. During opening statements, his defense attorney claimed the two brothers set Smollett up because they \u201cdid not like him as a person.\u201d\u00a0Smollett\u2019s defense has tried to cast doubt on the testimony of the two brothers, and has sought to undermine the perception Smollett was seeking attention.On the second day of the trial, prosecutors questioned the lead investigator, who testified that after putting in 3,000 man hours on investigation and reviewing surveillance video, he\u2019s in no doubt Smollett perpetrated a hoax.The brothers will reportedly be the prosecution\u2019s star witnesses.Tasos Katopodis\/Stringer\/Getty Images for UltraViolet via Getty Images2) Supreme Court Hears Abortion Case With Massive Implications\u00a0The Topline: Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on a case out of Mississippi which could dramatically alter the landscape of abortion in the country.\u00a0Quote Of The Day: \u201cI think if you want to see a revolution, go ahead, outlaw Roe v. Wade\u2026\u201d\u2013 New Hampshire Democratic Senator Jeanne ShaheenThe CaseDobbs v. Jackson Women\u2019s Health Organization is a case concerning a 2018 Mississippi law which bans most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, and other subsequent rulings, such as Planned Parenthood vs. Casey, hold that states essentially have to allow a woman to be able to have an abortion up to the point of viability, or when the baby can survive on its own. Most states hold this mark at around 20 to 24 weeks.Originally, Mississippi said in its petition the questions presented to the Court do not require them to overturn Roe or Casey. In its brief in July, however, the state wrote \u201cRoe and Casey are egregiously wrong\u201d and said the Court should overrule those decisions.When the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Mississippi case, it said it would consider the question of \u201cWhether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional,\u201d which means they could rule that states can make their own laws regarding abortion again \u2014 even possibly banning it up to the point of conception.\u00a0Key Point: There are at least 21 states with pro-life laws or constitutional amendments which would make almost all abortions in their states illegal if Roe is overturned.\u00a0The CourtJustices Breyer, Sotomayor, and Kagan have supported abortion in the past. The newer justices including Justice Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Coney Barrett are more conservative, and how they rule in this case will offer a more clarifying look at their stances.\u00a0Chief Justice John Roberts is difficult to predict, as is Justice Alito, although he has seemed to lean towards pro-life verdicts in the past.\u00a0Justice Thomas is the most open regarding his stance against Roe. In a 2020 dissenting opinion, he wrote, \u201cOur abortion precedents are grievously wrong and should be overruled.\u201dHe went on to write, \u201cThe Constitution does not constrain the States\u2019 ability to regulate or even prohibit abortion. This Court created the right to abortion based on an amorphous, unwritten right to privacy\u2026\u201dPaul Morigi\/Contributor\/Getty Images for World Food Program USA via Getty Images3) New Book Details Hunter Biden Laptop ScandalThe Topline: Miranda Devine\u2019s new book, Laptop From Hell, examined the contents of Hunter Biden\u2019s laptop, and claims they offer proof that President Joe Biden has been financially compromised by foreign powers.\u00a0Quote Of The Day: \u201cI don\u2019t even know if at this stage Joe Biden knows that he\u2019s doing anything wrong, because it\u2019s just now like breathing air for him. Everything is a favor. Everything is some kind of a Tammany Hall quid pro quo: handshake, you scratch my back. I\u2019ll scratch yours. And his entire family is in on this grift.\u201d\u2013 Miranda Devine, author of Laptop From HellHunter BidenDevine\u2019s new book portrays President Joe Biden as the mastermind and main beneficiary of corrupt global business deals. Devine says Biden would set up deals with domestic and foreign interests who wanted something from him. They would in turn hire Hunter Biden, who would help finance his family\u2019s lavish lifestyle.\u00a0Hunter\u2019s most famous deal with Ukrainian energy company Burisma netted him $83,000 a month, but his most lucrative deal came from the China Energy Fund Committee, which is part of the Chinese government\u2019s imperialist Belt and Road initiative seeking to extend Chinese Communist influence around the world. Records on his laptop revealed Hunter made $6 million from the deal.\u00a0President Biden\u2019s Alleged RoleIn some cases, President Biden allegedly met with Hunter\u2019s business partners. Although he initially officially denied meeting them, records on the laptop show Biden met with the owner of Burisma in Washington, D.C., in 2015, and possibly with others.\u00a0In 2013, then-Vice President Biden brought Hunter on an official state visit to China, where Hunter worked out his first multimillion-dollar deal. Devine said this represented a quid-pro-quo in Chinese culture.Other AllegationsWhile trying to cement a deal with the Chinese, a document on the laptop allegedly says Hunter Biden had influence with leaders of the Democratic Party on both coasts. He names Kamala Harris; Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA); as well as current Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom.\u00a0The book also alleges that Hunter\u2019s brother Jim Biden reportedly once told his business partners, \u201cDon\u2019t worry about investors. We\u2019ve got people all around the world who want to invest in Joe Biden.\u201d\u00a0Receipts on the laptop also allegedly show Hunter Biden appeared to pay many of the family\u2019s bills, including his father\u2019s.\u00a0Matthew Hatcher\/Stringer\/Getty ImagesOther Stories We\u2019re TrackingSchool ShootingA 15-year-old student at a Michigan high school allegedly opened fire on fellow students and teachers Tuesday afternoon, killing at least three students and injuring six. The student was reportedly apprehended within 5 minutes and was taken into custody by an Oakland County sheriff\u2019s deputy. The suspect is believed to have acted alone.\u00a0\u00a0Vaccine MandateA federal judge in Kentucky issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday against President Biden\u2019s vaccine mandate for federal contractors. The judge said in his ruling the key question is whether President Biden can impose vaccines on the employees of government contractors: \u201cIn all likelihood, the answer to that question is no.\u201dThe Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. 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