bonginoreport--2020-07-27--MLB Postpones Two Games Due to COVID

MLB Postpones Two Games Due to COVID

Major League Baseball has postponed two games scheduled for Monday night and one for Tuesday because of a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins .
Both games of the Marlins ' opening home series against the Baltimore Orioles are off , as is Monday 's Philadelphia Phillies ' home game against the New York Yankees .
Miami just completed a series in Philadelphia , and seven more players and two coaches with the Marlins tested positive for the coronavirus .
An outbreak has spread throughout their clubhouse and brought the total cases in recent days to at least 13 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers .
After getting the results of Monday 's round of tests , the Marlins who have tested negative will go straight from Philadelphia to Baltimore by bus for their scheduled games Wednesday and Thursday against the Orioles , who are leaving Miami on Monday night .
MLB said Monday 's games were postponed while the league conducts more testing .
Commissioner Rob Manfred later confirmed Tuesday 's Marlins game was off in an interview on MLB Network .
`` The members of the Marlins ' traveling party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outcome of those results , '' MLB said in a statement .
`` Major League Baseball has been coordinating with the Major League Baseball Players Association ; the Marlins ; the Orioles ; the Marlins ' weekend opponent , the Phillies ; and Club medical staffs , and will continue to provide updates as appropriate . ''
The Marlins also released a statement on behalf of CEO Derek Jeter .
`` The health of our players and staff has been and will continue to be our primary focus as we navigate through these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` After a successful Spring 2.0 , we have now experienced challenges once we went on the road and left Miami .
Postponing tonight 's home opener was the correct decision to ensure we take a collective pause and try to properly grasp the totality of this situation . ''
An MLB source told ESPN 's Pedro Gomez that the league is strongly considering calling off Tuesday 's Phillies-Yankees game as well .
This would allow the Yankees to get out of Philadelphia and return home .
The same clubs are scheduled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
Before Monday 's Yankees-Phillies game was postponed , the Yankees were informed that the visitors clubhouse had been completely disinfected several times , sources told ESPN 's Marly Rivera .
The Yankees also brought their own clubhouse personnel from New York to work the game , but those actions do n't appear to have been enough .
On Sunday , four Marlins players tested positive for the coronavirus , including that day 's starting pitcher , Jose Urena , according to sources familiar with the situation , leading the team to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a possible outbreak .
The Marlins were already going to be without the services of Urena ; catcher Jorge Alfaro , who was placed on the injured list before their season opener on Friday ; infielder Garrett Cooper ; and outfielder Harold Ramirez .
The Marlins made some moves Monday to shore up their roster , claiming right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer and left-hander Josh Smith off waivers from Cincinnati .
They placed Cooper , Ramirez and Urena on the injured list .
It 's unclear when the Marlins received the latest positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another about the team 's health issues before Sunday 's game , but there was no talk of declining to play , shortstop Miguel Rojas said .
`` That was never our mentality , '' Rojas said .
`` We knew this could happen at some point .
We came to the ballpark ready to play . ''
Said manager Don Mattingly : `` It 's fair to say guys are concerned about things .
They want how they 're feeling about the situation to be heard .
I think it 's fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Before the Marlins ' opening series in Philadelphia , the team played an exhibition game in Atlanta on Wednesday .
It 's also possible that the infections occurred there .
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report .

Major League Baseball has postponed two games scheduled for Monday night and one for Tuesday because of a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins.
Both games of the Marlins' opening home series against the Baltimore Orioles are off, as is Monday's Philadelphia Phillies' home game against the New York Yankees.
Miami just completed a series in Philadelphia, and seven more players and two coaches with the Marlins tested positive for the coronavirus. An outbreak has spread throughout their clubhouse and brought the total cases in recent days to at least 13, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN's Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers.
After getting the results of Monday's round of tests, the Marlins who have tested negative will go straight from Philadelphia to Baltimore by bus for their scheduled games Wednesday and Thursday against the Orioles, who are leaving Miami on Monday night.
MLB said Monday's games were postponed while the league conducts more testing. Commissioner Rob Manfred later confirmed Tuesday's Marlins game was off in an interview on MLB Network.
"The members of the Marlins' traveling party are self-quarantining in place while awaiting the outcome of those results," MLB said in a statement. "Major League Baseball has been coordinating with the Major League Baseball Players Association; the Marlins; the Orioles; the Marlins' weekend opponent, the Phillies; and Club medical staffs, and will continue to provide updates as appropriate."
The Marlins also released a statement on behalf of CEO Derek Jeter.
"The health of our players and staff has been and will continue to be our primary focus as we navigate through these unchartered waters," he said. "After a successful Spring 2.0, we have now experienced challenges once we went on the road and left Miami. Postponing tonight's home opener was the correct decision to ensure we take a collective pause and try to properly grasp the totality of this situation."
An MLB source told ESPN's Pedro Gomez that the league is strongly considering calling off Tuesday's Phillies-Yankees game as well. This would allow the Yankees to get out of Philadelphia and return home. The same clubs are scheduled to play in the Bronx on Wednesday and Thursday.
Before Monday's Yankees-Phillies game was postponed, the Yankees were informed that the visitors clubhouse had been completely disinfected several times, sources told ESPN's Marly Rivera. The Yankees also brought their own clubhouse personnel from New York to work the game, but those actions don't appear to have been enough.
On Sunday, four Marlins players tested positive for the coronavirus, including that day's starting pitcher, Jose Urena, according to sources familiar with the situation, leading the team to delay its postgame trip home amid concerns about a possible outbreak.
The Marlins were already going to be without the services of Urena; catcher Jorge Alfaro, who was placed on the injured list before their season opener on Friday; infielder Garrett Cooper; and outfielder Harold Ramirez.
The Marlins made some moves Monday to shore up their roster, claiming right-handed pitcher Justin Shafer and left-hander Josh Smith off waivers from Cincinnati. They placed Cooper, Ramirez and Urena on the injured list.
It's unclear when the Marlins received the latest positive test results. Some players texted one another about the team's health issues before Sunday's game, but there was no talk of declining to play, shortstop Miguel Rojas said.
"That was never our mentality," Rojas said. "We knew this could happen at some point. We came to the ballpark ready to play."
Said manager Don Mattingly: "It's fair to say guys are concerned about things. They want how they're feeling about the situation to be heard. I think it's fair. We're talking about health."
Before the Marlins' opening series in Philadelphia, the team played an exhibition game in Atlanta on Wednesday. It's also possible that the infections occurred there.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.


bonginoreport--2020-07-27--Disgraced Subway Sandwich Enthusiast Jussie Smollet Protests in Front of Trump Tower

Jussie Smollett was spotted raising a fist at a Black Lives Matter protest outside Trump Tower in New York City on Sunday , according to the Daily Mail .
Smollett was seen wearing a gray baseball hat and an orange face mask outside Trump Tower to take part in a protest meant to address systemic racism and police brutality amid the death of George Floyd .
The Daily Mail reported that Smollett was identified by his distinct `` equal sign '' tattoo on his right arm , though it is unclear how many different activist groups showed up and which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By evening , a large group of protesters erected a banner outside the tower on Fifth Avenue that read `` Trump/Pence # OutNow , '' while another flag was hoisted that said `` Revolution Now ! ''
Trump Tower has not only been at the center of protests in recent weeks , but a Black Lives Matter mural that is painted outside Trump Tower has been covered by counter-protesters a number of times in the last two weeks .
Smollett has come under heavy scrutiny for accusations that he staged a fake attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the perpetrators hurled racial and homophobic slurs at him in Chicago as they assaulted him .
He is now facing down a $ 130,000 lawsuit from the city of the Chicago , where authorities have charged him with `` lying and setting up the hoax attack , '' the Daily Mail reported .

Jussie Smollett was spotted raising a fist at a Black Lives Matter protest outside Trump Tower in New York City on Sunday, according to the Daily Mail.
Smollett was seen wearing a gray baseball hat and an orange face mask outside Trump Tower to take part in a protest meant to address systemic racism and police brutality amid the death of George Floyd.
The Daily Mail reported that Smollett was identified by his distinct "equal sign" tattoo on his right arm, though it is unclear how many different activist groups showed up and which one he was there to represent.
Jussie Smollett raises a fist at Black Lives Matter protest in front of Trump Tower in New York https://t.co/QaiZvc4EzY — Daily Mail Celebrity (@DailyMailCeleb) July 27, 2020
By evening, a large group of protesters erected a banner outside the tower on Fifth Avenue that read "Trump/Pence #OutNow," while another flag was hoisted that said "Revolution Now!"
Trump Tower has not only been at the center of protests in recent weeks, but a Black Lives Matter mural that is painted outside Trump Tower has been covered by counter-protesters a number of times in the last two weeks.
Again:
That cop took a hard hit after she pulled him and he slipped while some other guy was yelling at them. Ugh. pic.twitter.com/ZwMD1jklUm — Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 18, 2020
Smollett has come under heavy scrutiny for accusations that he staged a fake attack on himself in 2019, saying that the perpetrators hurled racial and homophobic slurs at him in Chicago as they assaulted him.
He is now facing down a $130,000 lawsuit from the city of the Chicago, where authorities have charged him with "lying and setting up the hoax attack," the Daily Mail reported.


bonginoreport--2020-07-27--NBC Sports Writer: MLB Player Who Declined To Kneel For BLM Opted “Out Of Humanity”

A sports reporter for NBC penned an op-ed on Friday arguing that MLB pitcher Sam Coonrod betrayed his ignorance , swam against progress , and opted out of humanity when he chose not to kneel during a moment honoring Black Lives Matter last week .
Monte Poole wrote in “ Giants ’ Sam Coonrod had every right to stand , but his reason fell short , ” that while Coonrod had every right not to kneel , he was wrong to appeal to his Christian faith as a rationale .
Coonrod made headlines on MLB ’ s Opening Day game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the only player who remained standing as others grasped a black ribbon and knelt for BLM .
He later explained that his faith kept him from gesturing in favor of an organization with Marxist roots .
“ I just can ’ t get on board with a couple things I ’ ve read about Black Lives Matter , how they lean towards Marxism , ” Coonrod said .
“ And … they said some negative things about the nuclear family .
I just can ’ t get on board with that.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , ” he added .
“ I don ’ t think I ’ m better than anyone .
I ’ m a Christian .
I just believe I can ’ t kneel before anything besides God — Jesus Christ.
” “ [ Coonrod ] did nothing wrong , ” Poole conceded , but added , “ He said plenty wrong , though , offering up an explanation that slid off his tongue and went dribbling down his chest like liquid contradiction.
” Poole went on to claim that , “ like so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ progress , ” Coonrod had not taken the time to adequately inform himself , or else “ he would see motive behind this movement need not be affiliated with BLM but , rather , to bring greater awareness to the racial injustices that is its focus.
” After suggesting “ Coonrod ’ s own interests are in conflict with protesting racial inequality , ” Poole said , “ one need not be a card-carrying BLM member to decry the obvious wrongness of America ’ s ways .
That some perceive the desire for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says a lot about them .
It ’ s only political because some continue to place politics over the concept of humanity.
” Poole concluded by hitting at Coonrod for thinking his Christianity “ has , somehow , disqualified him from the cause ” of pursuing equality to atone for “ America ’ s two greatest sins ” of slavery and stealing land from Native Americans .
National Republican Senatorial Committee senior adviser Matt Whitlock wrote of Poole ’ s op-ed , “ The speed with which we went from debating whether kneeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you stand during the national anthem you ’ re a bigot ’ is mind-blowing .
This commentator writes that standing for the anthem ‘ gives a pass to injustice and inequality.
’ As if kneeling during the national anthem is the only way to address injustice and inequality.
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A sports reporter for NBC penned an op-ed on Friday arguing that MLB pitcher Sam Coonrod betrayed his ignorance, swam against progress, and opted out of humanity when he chose not to kneel during a moment honoring Black Lives Matter last week.
Monte Poole wrote in “Giants’ Sam Coonrod had every right to stand, but his reason fell short,” that while Coonrod had every right not to kneel, he was wrong to appeal to his Christian faith as a rationale.
Coonrod made headlines on MLB’s Opening Day game in Dodger Stadium last Thursday when he was the only player who remained standing as others grasped a black ribbon and knelt for BLM. He later explained that his faith kept him from gesturing in favor of an organization with Marxist roots.
“I just can’t get on board with a couple things I’ve read about Black Lives Matter, how they lean towards Marxism,” Coonrod said. “And … they said some negative things about the nuclear family. I just can’t get on board with that.”
“I meant no ill will by it,” he added. “I don’t think I’m better than anyone. I’m a Christian. I just believe I can’t kneel before anything besides God — Jesus Christ.”
Sportswriting today, from NBC Sports: Baseball player who declined to kneel in protest ‘opt[s] out of humanity.’ https://t.co/IMxhhn8BkS — Byron York (@ByronYork) July 26, 2020
“[Coonrod] did nothing wrong,” Poole conceded, but added, “He said plenty wrong, though, offering up an explanation that slid off his tongue and went dribbling down his chest like liquid contradiction.”
Poole continued:
“I’m a Christian,” he said. When did real Christianity opt out of humanity? Give a pass to injustice and inequality? Decide that it’s disrespectful to offer support, if not shelter, to those in need? Does Coonrod not realize that pastors of all faiths are joining crowds around the world fighting for these very ideals?
Poole went on to claim that, “like so many others standing against the tide of progress,” Coonrod had not taken the time to adequately inform himself, or else “he would see motive behind this movement need not be affiliated with BLM but, rather, to bring greater awareness to the racial injustices that is its focus.”
After suggesting “Coonrod’s own interests are in conflict with protesting racial inequality,” Poole said, “one need not be a card-carrying BLM member to decry the obvious wrongness of America’s ways. That some perceive the desire for equality as a ‘political’ statement says a lot about them. It’s only political because some continue to place politics over the concept of humanity.”
Poole concluded by hitting at Coonrod for thinking his Christianity “has, somehow, disqualified him from the cause” of pursuing equality to atone for “America’s two greatest sins” of slavery and stealing land from Native Americans.
National Republican Senatorial Committee senior adviser Matt Whitlock wrote of Poole’s op-ed, “The speed with which we went from debating whether kneeling during the anthem was appropriate to ‘if you stand during the national anthem you’re a bigot’ is mind-blowing. This commentator writes that standing for the anthem ‘gives a pass to injustice and inequality.’ As if kneeling during the national anthem is the only way to address injustice and inequality.”
The speed with which we went from debating whether kneeling during the anthem was appropriate to ‘if you stand during the national anthem you’re a bigot’ is mind-blowing. https://t.co/uL2hK5yDs8 — Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) July 26, 2020
This quote is fascinating. You don’t have to be on board with BLM, but standing during the anthem suggests you’re opposed to ‘equality for all and ending racism.’ The leaps taken here are just wild to me. pic.twitter.com/tWgxTQHXvw — Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) July 26, 2020
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bonginoreport--2020-07-28--ACLU Lawyer Says That J.K. Rowling Is “Dangerous,” “Feeding Genocidal Impulse”

On Sunday , a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union issued a Twitter thread targeting Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for her stance on transgender issues , calling her “ dangerous ” and accusing her of “ feeding a genocidal impulse that already exists in government and within individuals.
” Chase Strangio , who served as a lead counsel for transgender U.S. Army soldier Chelsea Manning , tweeted : It would be nice to ignore the Harry Potter person but the rhetoric being used on her massive platform is feeding a genocidal impulse that already exists in government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Situating the trans subject and the trans body in the contested discursive space the way she does pulls the conversation around transness into the posture of working to locate the legitimate trans subject .
The idea being that we must defend against the allegation that too many trans people in the world reflects a problem ( that is after all her point ) .
And in so doing we cede the conversation to cis people and institutions .
And perhaps most insidiously , in so doing , we give the false impression @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people have .
By obscuring the larger structural impulses behind bodily policing and the violence of the sex binary , we ensure the continuation of these structures .
The fear that a trans person – of any age – might actually love and embrace their body is what drives JK and others .
They don ’ t want to just make it harder for us to survive , they want to destroy any joy we might feel in our journeys .
Rowling has been pilloried for her views on transgenderism for over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site The Mary Sue noted that Rowling followed “ trans-exclusionary radical feminists ” on Twitter and complained , “ If we buy the new books , see the new movies , play the new games , or buy the new merch , we ’ re not just giving money to a TERF ( although we are doing that too ) .
We ’ re giving money to someone with a gigantic platform who is serving to normalize transphobia for her audience , many of whom are young people.
” In December 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Dress however you please .
Call yourself whatever you like .
Sleep with any consenting adult who ’ ll have you .
Live your best life in peace and security .
But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real ?
” In June 2020 , after the incessant attacks on her , Rowling published an essay on her website in which she argued : It isn ’ t enough for women to be trans allies .
Women must accept and admit that there is no material difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as many women have said before me , “ woman ” is not a costume .
“ Woman ” is not an idea in a man ’ s head .
“ Woman ” is not a pink brain , a liking for Jimmy Choos or any of the other sexist ideas now somehow touted as progressive .
She concluded , “ I refuse to bow down to a movement that I believe is doing demonstrable harm in seeking to erode ‘ woman ’ as a political and biological class … ” Strangio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that would seem antithetical to the original perspective of the ACLU , which was to “ defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person … ” The Daily Wire is one of America ’ s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news , opinion , and entertainment .
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On Sunday, a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union issued a Twitter thread targeting Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling for her stance on transgender issues, calling her “dangerous” and accusing her of “feeding a genocidal impulse that already exists in government and within individuals.”
Chase Strangio, who served as a lead counsel for transgender U.S. Army soldier Chelsea Manning, tweeted:
It would be nice to ignore the Harry Potter person but the rhetoric being used on her massive platform is feeding a genocidal impulse that already exists in government and within individuals. She is dangerous. Situating the trans subject and the trans body in the contested discursive space the way she does pulls the conversation around transness into the posture of working to locate the legitimate trans subject. The idea being that we must defend against the allegation that too many trans people in the world reflects a problem (that is after all her point). And in so doing we cede the conversation to cis people and institutions. And perhaps most insidiously, in so doing, we give the false impression that sexed bodies are things only trans people have. By obscuring the larger structural impulses behind bodily policing and the violence of the sex binary, we ensure the continuation of these structures. The fear that a trans person – of any age – might actually love and embrace their body is what drives JK and others. They don’t want to just make it harder for us to survive, they want to destroy any joy we might feel in our journeys.
It would be nice to ignore the Harry Potter person but the rhetoric being used on her massive platform is feeding a genocidal impulse that already exists in government and within individuals. She is dangerous. — Chase Strangio (@chasestrangio) July 26, 2020
The idea being that we must defend against the allegation that too many trans people in the world reflects a problem (that is after all her point). And in so doing we cede the conversation to cis people and institutions. — Chase Strangio (@chasestrangio) July 26, 2020
The fear that a trans person – of any age – might actually love and embrace their body is what drives JK and others. They don’t want to just make it harder for us to survive, they want to destroy any joy we might feel in our journeys. — Chase Strangio (@chasestrangio) July 26, 2020
Rowling has been pilloried for her views on transgenderism for over a year; in June 2019 the feminist site The Mary Sue noted that Rowling followed “trans-exclusionary radical feminists” on Twitter and complained, “If we buy the new books, see the new movies, play the new games, or buy the new merch, we’re not just giving money to a TERF (although we are doing that too). We’re giving money to someone with a gigantic platform who is serving to normalize transphobia for her audience, many of whom are young people.”
In December 2019, Rowling was attacked again after tweeting, “Dress however you please. Call yourself whatever you like. Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you. Live your best life in peace and security. But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real?”
Dress however you please.
Call yourself whatever you like.
Sleep with any consenting adult who’ll have you.
Live your best life in peace and security.
But force women out of their jobs for stating that sex is real? #IStandWithMaya #ThisIsNotADrill — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) December 19, 2019
In June 2020, after the incessant attacks on her, Rowling published an essay on her website in which she argued:
It isn’t enough for women to be trans allies. Women must accept and admit that there is no material difference between trans women and themselves. But, as many women have said before me, “woman” is not a costume. “Woman” is not an idea in a man’s head. “Woman” is not a pink brain, a liking for Jimmy Choos or any of the other sexist ideas now somehow touted as progressive.
She concluded, “I refuse to bow down to a movement that I believe is doing demonstrable harm in seeking to erode ‘woman’ as a political and biological class … ”
Strangio was taken to task for espousing views that would seem antithetical to the original perspective of the ACLU, which was to “defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person … ”
Social media targeted Strangio’s remarks:
ACLU 1977: yes, their views may be disgusting and repulsive, but even Neo-Nazis have the right to march in a town that is home to hundreds of Holocaust survivors ACLU 2020: the Harry Potter person hurt my feelings, and must be stopped before it turns into genocide — David Burge (@iowahawkblog) July 27, 2020
She who must not be named. 😂😭 https://t.co/wWjhgyxfLJ — Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) July 27, 2020
Genocidal. Just think about that for a minute. This person is claiming @jk_rowling is feeding genocide.
What kind of fucking lunatics are people listening to these days? https://t.co/0h9kUL0xw7 — Hayden Hewitt (@HaydenHewitt) July 26, 2020
Where is this genocide against trans people happening exactly and how do basic biological facts contribute to this alleged genocide? https://t.co/TXBeoVBGOg — Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) July 27, 2020
"Genocidal" I have never – not a single time – seen or heard a person in any political circle I have frequented even IMPLY anything CLOSE to genocide re trans people. Almost everyone I know on the right feels, if anything, some level of sympathy for trans people. https://t.co/wKymmhsTpO — Heimish Conservative (@HeimishCon) July 27, 2020


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--IDF Thwarts Hezbollah Terror Cell Infiltration Along Northern Border

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Tensions remain high in the North after the IDF thwarted a Hezbollah terrorist attack Monday afternoon near Mount Dov along the border with Lebanon. The defense establishment is concerned Hezbollah might still carry out an attack against the military. Hezbollah cell, which numbered between three and five operatives, crossed the border, also known as the Blue Line, several meters into sovereign Israeli territory and was identified by the IDF, which opened fire on them with machine guns and tank shells.The cell fled back into Lebanon without firing at the soldiers, IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Hidai Zilberman said, denying reports that anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) were fired during the incident.“We have some tense days ahead,” he said.While the condition of the Hezbollah cell members was unclear, the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Mayadeen news outlet reported that no Hezbollah fighters were killed during the failed attack. The soldiers were unharmed, the IDF said.Hezbollah later released a statement saying there had been no clash along the border, and soldiers had fired on empty fields, making up the entire incident due to their “extreme fear” over a Hezbollah retaliation.“The Islamic Resistance confirms no clash or exchange of fire occurred on its end during today’s incidents until this moment,” Hezbollah said in a statement. “Instead, all came from one side, that of the fearful, worried and nervous Israeli enemy.”Hezbollah said its response to the death of its member in Syria was “definitely coming” and that the damage of one of the houses in the village of Al-Habariyah “will not pass quietly.”In a press conference Monday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any attack from Hezbollah would be met with a strong response by the Israeli military.“Hezbollah has to know it’s playing with fire,” he said. “Any attack will be met with great force. [Hezbollah leader Hassan] Nasrallah is greatly mistaken about Israel’s determination to defend itself, and Lebanon has paid a heavy price for this mistake.”Israel will hold Hezbollah and Lebanon responsible for any attacks from Lebanon into Israel, Netanyahu said. Hezbollah is doing Iran’s bidding and harming Lebanon, he said.Sitting next to him, Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the soldiers prevented a more serious attack that could have claimed lives.“Lebanon and Syria are sovereign states and will bear the painful responsibility for any terrorist act that takes place from their territory,” he said. “Anyone who dares to test the power of the IDF will endanger himself and the country from which he operates. Any action against the State of Israel will lead to a powerful, sharp and painful response.”Earlier in the afternoon, there had been unconfirmed reports of an exchange of fire along the border. Photos released by Hezbollah-affiliated reporters on Twitter showed plumes of smoke near Kfarchouba in southern Lebanon near the Mount Dov area after reports of the IDF firing shells toward the area.UN Interim Force in Lebanon Maj.-Gen. Stefano Del Col contacted Israeli and Lebanese forces during the incident in an attempt to restore calm.According to various Lebanese media reports, a Hezbollah cell fired ATGMs toward an IDF vehicle near the southern Shaba Farms area, and the IDF responded by shelling Lebanese territory.During the incident, residents of northern Israeli communities bordering the Lebanese border were instructed by the IDF to remain in their homes and that nonessential car travel “should be avoided.” But after about an hour of clashes, Home Front Command said residents could “return to normal.”Lebanese media also reported that residents close to the Israeli border could return to their daily routine as the smoke cleared.Nevertheless, Zilberman said the military considers the event to be ongoing, with the possibility of additional attacks.More than a dozen communities, including Avivim, Hagoshrim, Zarit, Hanit, Yiftah, Kfar Giladi, Misgav Am, Metulla, Neveh Ativ, Kiryat Shmona, Rosh Hanikra, Shlomi and Shetula, were affected after the security incident in the area of Mount Dov was reported.Netanyahu and Gantz left the Knesset, where they had been holding faction meetings, and headed to the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv to oversee the operations.MOMENTS BEFORE the incident began, Netanyahu warned that Lebanon and Hezbollah would be responsible for any attack against Israel.“Our policy is clear,” he said during the Likud faction meeting. “First, we will not allow Iran to entrench militarily on our border with Syria. This is the policy that I set years ago; we uphold it consistently. Second, Lebanon and Hezbollah will bear the responsibility for any attack against us emanating from Lebanese territory.”Netanyahu made the comments as tensions remain high along Israel’s northern border, with the IDF concerned of a potential Hezbollah attack against military targets, either by sniper or anti-tank guided missiles.“The IDF is prepared for any scenario,” he said. “We are active in all arenas for the security of Israel – both close to our borders and far from them. We are constantly monitoring what is happening on our northern border. When I say ‘we,’ that means myself, the defense minister, the IDF chief of staff – all of us together.”Netanyahu cut short the Likud faction meeting and left Jerusalem for the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv to hold a security assessment.“We are in the midst of a serious security event,” he said.Gantz, who also left the Knesset for the security assessment with Netanyahu and other senior defense officials, warned before the incident that “no enemy test us.”Speaking at the beginning of the Blue and White faction meeting, he said: “Whoever does so will discover a determined and alert military that is ready to protect the citizens of Israel and its sovereignty.”“I reiterate: The responsibility lies with the State of Syria and the State of Lebanon for any action that is taken from their territory,” he added.Iran and its proxies continue to “try to establish an Iranian choke hold” along Israel’s northern border, but the IDF and security forces will “continue to act against Iran, the smuggling of weaponry and against the precision-missile project,” Gantz said.He spoke with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi – who has been in Safed at Northern Command headquarters for the past three days – regarding the incident in the North and was updated on the situation. Gantz also spoke with the heads of communities on the Israeli-Lebanon confrontation line, led by Mateh Asher Regional Council chairman Moshe Davidovich.The IDF has been on high alert since an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria last week killed a Hezbollah fighter.Following a situational assessment on Friday, and in accordance with Northern Command’s defense plan, the military said it deployed additional soldiers to Division 91 and the 210 Bashan Division, along with artillery and field intelligence troops “with the goal of strengthening defenses along the northern border.”Iron Dome missile-defense batteries were also on alert, as well as IAF jets.


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--India Considers Banning Nearly 300 More CCP-Linked Apps

India is considering placing a ban on 275 additional Chinese apps , citing concerns about national security and user privacy .
This follows the country banning 59 apps , including Tik Tok , last month .
India has drawn up a list of 275 Chinese apps that it will examine for any violation of national security and user privacy , signalling heightened scrutiny and the possibility of more Chinese internet companies being banned in the country , according to people aware of the developments .
This follows the high-profile ban of 59 Chinese apps last month , including short video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between the two Asian giants .
The list , reviewed by ET , includes gaming app PubG backed by China ’ s most valuable internet major Tencent , Zili by phonemaker Xiaomi , AliExpress by ecommerce giant Alibaba as well as apps like Resso and ULike from TikTok-owner ByteDance .
“ The government may ban all , some or none from the list , ” said one person cited above .
A spokesperson for the union home ministry did not respond to queries from ET on the developments .
However , official sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apps and their funding is underway .
“ Some of these apps have been red-flagged due to security reasons while others have been listed for violation of data sharing and privacy concerns , ” an official explained .
This is in addition to examining the alleged flow of data from these apps to China that poses a threat to sovereignty and integrity of India , according to officials who pointed to what they termed as China ’ s data-sharing norm that requires companies of Chinese-origin to share data with the home country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have indicated the U.S. may move to ban apps such as Tik Tok , controlled by the Chinese Communist Party , India is a step ahead , translating its fierce China rhetoric into policy .
America would be wise to follow .

India is considering placing a ban on 275 additional Chinese apps, citing concerns about national security and user privacy. This follows the country banning 59 apps, including Tik Tok, last month.
India has drawn up a list of 275 Chinese apps that it will examine for any violation of national security and user privacy, signalling heightened scrutiny and the possibility of more Chinese internet companies being banned in the country, according to people aware of the developments.
This follows the high-profile ban of 59 Chinese apps last month, including short video app TikTok, amid simmering geopolitical tensions between the two Asian giants.
The list, reviewed by ET, includes gaming app PubG backed by China’s most valuable internet major Tencent, Zili by phonemaker Xiaomi, AliExpress by ecommerce giant Alibaba as well as apps like Resso and ULike from TikTok-owner ByteDance.
“The government may ban all, some or none from the list,” said one person cited above.
A spokesperson for the union home ministry did not respond to queries from ET on the developments. However, official sources said reviews aimed at identifying more Chinese apps and their funding is underway. “Some of these apps have been red-flagged due to security reasons while others have been listed for violation of data sharing and privacy concerns,” an official explained.
This is in addition to examining the alleged flow of data from these apps to China that poses a threat to sovereignty and integrity of India, according to officials who pointed to what they termed as China’s data-sharing norm that requires companies of Chinese-origin to share data with the home country, irrespective of where they operate.
While lawmakers including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have indicated the U.S. may move to ban apps such as Tik Tok, controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, India is a step ahead, translating its fierce China rhetoric into policy.
America would be wise to follow.
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bonginoreport--2020-07-28--Chinese Factory Manager Says “There Are No Human Rights in Xinjiang”

Human-rights watchdog Bitter Winter published an interview Sunday with a garment factory manager in China ’ s Xinjiang province who said the thousand or so Uyghur Muslims who work for his operation are used as slave laborers , despite the regime ’ s assurances that work programs in the province are a benefit to local participants .
Bitter Winter ’ s correspondent is a Han Chinese man who was interviewed using the pseudonym “ Wang Hao.
” Wang said his Uyghur workers are forced to take a military-style run every morning before working 13-hour days for wages of roughly $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wang said workers at his factory live on the premises and are “ rarely allowed to return home during their days off.
” Work requirements in Xinjiang force women and even minor children to work at these grueling jobs , with the children sometimes delivered to factories by work programs at their schools .
Worse still , Wang confirmed dark rumors that Uyghurs imprisoned in Chinese camps where they supposedly experience “ transformation through education ” are forced to work without any compensation at all .
“ The government calls these camps ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are jails , where detainees must work most of the time , ” Wang said .
“ What the state wants is not to lessen poverty , but to transform Uyghurs ’ ideology , ” he said , contradicting the official Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) narrative of happy Uyghurs graduating from “ vocational training ” and eagerly taking jobs provided by anti-poverty programs .
“ They suppress their faith by banning their customs , traditional clothing , religious festivals , or praying in mosques .
Uyghurs are forced to eat pork @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion : the Chinese Communist Party , ” he said .
According to Wang , these purported “ anti-poverty programs ” are making poverty significantly worse in Xinjiang because forced labor and low wages have left the Uyghurs making about ten cents on the dollar compared to the wages they once earned when allowed to work outside the province .
“ The government has summoned most of them back to Xinjiang and restricts their movements .
They can only leave after receiving permission , and only if no one in their families ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said of the Uyghurs ’ situation today .
“ As a Han person , I agree with all the claims that there are no human rights in Xinjiang , ” Wang concluded , stressing his ethnicity to show that many Han Chinese disagree with how their government is treating the Uyghurs .
Rahima Mahmut , UK-based spokeswoman for the World Uyghur Congress , said during a panel discussion last week that China ’ s persecution of the Uyghurs has become a “ more genocidal policy ” since mass arrests began filling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said surveillance of the Uyghurs has been increased to keep their stories from reaching the outside world .
“ We learned that anyone who receives a foreign call , whether on their landline or their mobile phone , police will arrive in five or ten minutes .
And voice recognition technology — the Chinese have recorded the voice of all dissidents , so they have a very sophisticated hi-tech surveillance in place , ” she said .
“ Everyone knows , it is an open secret , that we are broadly dependent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seize this moment to protest , we become complicit , ” writer Maajid Nawaz said at the same panel of the labor practices .
Last week , the U.S. government added 11 more Chinese companies to its sanctioned entity list for involvement in the oppression and exploitation of the Uyghurs , bringing the total number of entries to 48 .
Nine of the new companies were allegedly involved in using Uyghurs as forced labor , while the other two participated in the surveillance system Beijing has imposed on Xinjiang province .
The U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for presiding over “ horrific and systematic abuses ” against the Uyghurs , including the Communist Party secretary of Xinjiang , Chen Quanguo .

Human-rights watchdog Bitter Winter published an interview Sunday with a garment factory manager in China’s Xinjiang province who said the thousand or so Uyghur Muslims who work for his operation are used as slave laborers, despite the regime’s assurances that work programs in the province are a benefit to local participants.
Bitter Winter’s correspondent is a Han Chinese man who was interviewed using the pseudonym “Wang Hao.” Wang said his Uyghur workers are forced to take a military-style run every morning before working 13-hour days for wages of roughly $70 a month in U.S. currency.
Wang said workers at his factory live on the premises and are “rarely allowed to return home during their days off.”
Work requirements in Xinjiang force women and even minor children to work at these grueling jobs, with the children sometimes delivered to factories by work programs at their schools. Worse still, Wang confirmed dark rumors that Uyghurs imprisoned in Chinese camps where they supposedly experience “transformation through education” are forced to work without any compensation at all.
“The government calls these camps ‘education training classes,’ but they are jails, where detainees must work most of the time,” Wang said.
“What the state wants is not to lessen poverty, but to transform Uyghurs’ ideology,” he said, contradicting the official Chinese Communist Party (CCP) narrative of happy Uyghurs graduating from “vocational training” and eagerly taking jobs provided by anti-poverty programs.
“They suppress their faith by banning their customs, traditional clothing, religious festivals, or praying in mosques. Uyghurs are forced to eat pork and only allowed to believe in one religion: the Chinese Communist Party,” he said.
According to Wang, these purported “anti-poverty programs” are making poverty significantly worse in Xinjiang because forced labor and low wages have left the Uyghurs making about ten cents on the dollar compared to the wages they once earned when allowed to work outside the province.
“The government has summoned most of them back to Xinjiang and restricts their movements. They can only leave after receiving permission, and only if no one in their families’ three generations has a police record,” he said of the Uyghurs’ situation today.
“As a Han person, I agree with all the claims that there are no human rights in Xinjiang,” Wang concluded, stressing his ethnicity to show that many Han Chinese disagree with how their government is treating the Uyghurs.
Rahima Mahmut, UK-based spokeswoman for the World Uyghur Congress, said during a panel discussion last week that China’s persecution of the Uyghurs has become a “more genocidal policy” since mass arrests began filling the concentration camps in 2017.
Mahmut said surveillance of the Uyghurs has been increased to keep their stories from reaching the outside world.
“We learned that anyone who receives a foreign call, whether on their landline or their mobile phone, police will arrive in five or ten minutes. And voice recognition technology — the Chinese have recorded the voice of all dissidents, so they have a very sophisticated hi-tech surveillance in place,” she said.
“Everyone knows, it is an open secret, that we are broadly dependent on enslaved labor. If we do not seize this moment to protest, we become complicit,” writer Maajid Nawaz said at the same panel of the labor practices.
Last week, the U.S. government added 11 more Chinese companies to its sanctioned entity list for involvement in the oppression and exploitation of the Uyghurs, bringing the total number of entries to 48. Nine of the new companies were allegedly involved in using Uyghurs as forced labor, while the other two participated in the surveillance system Beijing has imposed on Xinjiang province.
The U.S. has also sanctioned several senior Chinese officials for presiding over “horrific and systematic abuses” against the Uyghurs, including the Communist Party secretary of Xinjiang, Chen Quanguo.


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--Tim Murtaugh: In 100 Days, the Choice Will Be Clear – President Trump Should Be Reelected

Every election is a choice , and over the next 100 days voters will see the clear differences between President Trump and Joe Biden .
While the president has an excellent record of achievement on behalf of the American people , Biden has been a failure over 47 years in Washington and is showing stunning weakness in the face of the extreme left of his party .
Over the final stretch of the campaign , it will be obvious that Biden is an empty vessel , a Trojan Horse candidate , being used by radicals to push their own agenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have to guess what the economy would be like under Joe Biden , because as vice president he oversaw the slowest economic “ recovery ” since the Great Depression , with sluggish job growth and stagnant wages .
Biden voted for and supported horrible trade deals like NAFTA , which devastated U.S. manufacturing and killed 850,000 American jobs .
He has made a career of appeasing China and advancing their interests , supporting Most Favored Nation status for China and pushing for their admittance to the World Trade Organization , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now he plans trillions of dollars in tax hikes and would impose the Green New Deal ’ s job-killing regulations , wiping out our energy industries and turning over the keys to the economy to Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .
Biden has folded in the face of the radical left , acquiescing to their policy demands at every turn .
He has said “ Yes !
Absolutely !
” he would redirect police funding to other government programs .
Biden would effectively declare our national borders to be non-existent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decriminalizing illegal border crossing , supporting “ sanctuary cities , ” providing government health care to illegal aliens , and giving them work permits to compete with American workers .
He has pledged to end school choice , even for children in depressed economic situations , and has linked arms with Bernie Sanders to specifically block disadvantaged children from accessing alternatives to failing public schools .
While President Trump made the important decisions on the coronavirus crisis to protect Americans , Biden sat in his basement and played armchair quarterback , calling plays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forgets his embarrassing record as vice president when his administration actually ordered states to stop testing people during a swine flu outbreak that infected 60 million Americans .
On his watch , the national stockpile of vital N95 masks nearly ran out following the swine flu pandemic and was not replenished .
After it became clear that China had lied to the world about the coronavirus outbreak , Biden resisted the president ’ s efforts to pinpoint China as ground zero .
And even though the World Health Organization assisted China in deceiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden insisted that American taxpayers should still fund the same WHO which set back the world ’ s medical response .
Today .
Biden claims to have been warning everyone about the coronavirus since January , even though he was campaigning normally and holding in-person rallies until the second week of March .
As always , Biden talks a big game , but his record and rhetoric do not hold up to scrutiny .
In the end , voters will see clearly that a Biden presidency would be an utter disaster .
President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus crisis and has taken dramatic , effective steps to protect the health and safety of our citizens .
When he restricted travel from China at the outset , a move credited with saving countless thousands of American lives , Biden called it “ xenophobic ” and “ fear-mongering , ” and his campaign was forced to admit two months later that it was the right call .
The president enlisted the private sector to produce much-needed protective equipment and safety materials , and strategically deployed ventilators to trouble spots so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing system the president implemented is nothing short of a major success , with more than 50 million tests conducted to date and over 800,000 Americans undergoing testing every day .
Test results are returning faster , and a life-saving vaccine has been fast-tracked and is expected to be delivered in record time .
When the world learned that China had been lying to the world about the origin and danger of the coronavirus , he held them accountable and withdrew funding from the WHO for their complicity in helping China .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisively to protect the American people while Joe Biden sought to turn the pandemic into a political weapon .
President Trump built the world ’ s best economy once and will do it again , having already achieved record lows in unemployment for Blacks , Latinos , Asian Americans , veterans and the disabled .
Cutting taxes and removing onerous regulations for businesses unleashed the pent-up potential of American ingenuity , and the resulting economic growth improved the lives of Americans across all demographics and in every region of the country .
Every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lens of “ America First.
” When nobody thought it could be done , he renegotiated the failed NAFTA deal with Mexico and Canada and replaced it with the vastly improved USMCA , expanding markets for American products and protecting our jobs and workers .
He became the first American president to stand up to China for their decades of cheating on trade issues and held them accountable for their actions .
The president has demanded that our ally nations carry their share of the burden for global security and as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is stronger than ever .
The word of the United States means something again , and it is President Trump who is setting the standard .
In 100 days , Americans will go to the polls and elect their president .
They will have before them a stark choice : President Trump ’ s excellent record of putting Americans first versus Joe Biden and his record of failure and getting steamrolled by the extreme left .
Boiled down to this , President Trump wins on all counts.
” Tim Murtaugh is the director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President , Inc .

Every election is a choice, and over the next 100 days voters will see the clear differences between President Trump and Joe Biden. While the president has an excellent record of achievement on behalf of the American people, Biden has been a failure over 47 years in Washington and is showing stunning weakness in the face of the extreme left of his party. Over the final stretch of the campaign, it will be obvious that Biden is an empty vessel, a Trojan Horse candidate, being used by radicals to push their own agenda through a candidate they control.
We don’t have to guess what the economy would be like under Joe Biden, because as vice president he oversaw the slowest economic “recovery” since the Great Depression, with sluggish job growth and stagnant wages. Biden voted for and supported horrible trade deals like NAFTA, which devastated U.S. manufacturing and killed 850,000 American jobs. He has made a career of appeasing China and advancing their interests, supporting Most Favored Nation status for China and pushing for their admittance to the World Trade Organization, a move which destroyed 60,000 U.S. factories. Now he plans trillions of dollars in tax hikes and would impose the Green New Deal’s job-killing regulations, wiping out our energy industries and turning over the keys to the economy to Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .
Biden has folded in the face of the radical left, acquiescing to their policy demands at every turn. He has said “Yes! Absolutely!” he would redirect police funding to other government programs. Biden would effectively declare our national borders to be non-existent, refusing to deport illegal aliens, decriminalizing illegal border crossing, supporting “sanctuary cities,” providing government health care to illegal aliens, and giving them work permits to compete with American workers. He has pledged to end school choice, even for children in depressed economic situations, and has linked arms with Bernie Sanders to specifically block disadvantaged children from accessing alternatives to failing public schools.
While President Trump made the important decisions on the coronavirus crisis to protect Americans, Biden sat in his basement and played armchair quarterback, calling plays the President had already run. Biden forgets his embarrassing record as vice president when his administration actually ordered states to stop testing people during a swine flu outbreak that infected 60 million Americans. On his watch, the national stockpile of vital N95 masks nearly ran out following the swine flu pandemic and was not replenished. After it became clear that China had lied to the world about the coronavirus outbreak, Biden resisted the president’s efforts to pinpoint China as ground zero. And even though the World Health Organization assisted China in deceiving everyone about details of the virus, Biden insisted that American taxpayers should still fund the same WHO which set back the world’s medical response. Today. Biden claims to have been warning everyone about the coronavirus since January, even though he was campaigning normally and holding in-person rallies until the second week of March. As always, Biden talks a big game, but his record and rhetoric do not hold up to scrutiny. In the end, voters will see clearly that a Biden presidency would be an utter disaster.
President Trump has been leading the country through the coronavirus crisis and has taken dramatic, effective steps to protect the health and safety of our citizens. When he restricted travel from China at the outset, a move credited with saving countless thousands of American lives, Biden called it “xenophobic” and “fear-mongering,” and his campaign was forced to admit two months later that it was the right call. The president enlisted the private sector to produce much-needed protective equipment and safety materials, and strategically deployed ventilators to trouble spots so that a predicted shortage never occurred. The testing system the president implemented is nothing short of a major success, with more than 50 million tests conducted to date and over 800,000 Americans undergoing testing every day. Test results are returning faster, and a life-saving vaccine has been fast-tracked and is expected to be delivered in record time. When the world learned that China had been lying to the world about the origin and danger of the coronavirus, he held them accountable and withdrew funding from the WHO for their complicity in helping China. The bottom line is that President Trump acted decisively to protect the American people while Joe Biden sought to turn the pandemic into a political weapon.
President Trump built the world’s best economy once and will do it again, having already achieved record lows in unemployment for Blacks, Latinos, Asian Americans, veterans and the disabled. Cutting taxes and removing onerous regulations for businesses unleashed the pent-up potential of American ingenuity, and the resulting economic growth improved the lives of Americans across all demographics and in every region of the country.
Every decision the President makes is through the lens of “America First.” When nobody thought it could be done, he renegotiated the failed NAFTA deal with Mexico and Canada and replaced it with the vastly improved USMCA, expanding markets for American products and protecting our jobs and workers. He became the first American president to stand up to China for their decades of cheating on trade issues and held them accountable for their actions. The president has demanded that our ally nations carry their share of the burden for global security and as a result, our standing on the world stage is stronger than ever. The word of the United States means something again, and it is President Trump who is setting the standard.
In 100 days, Americans will go to the polls and elect their president. They will have before them a stark choice: President Trump’s excellent record of putting Americans first versus Joe Biden and his record of failure and getting steamrolled by the extreme left. Boiled down to this, President Trump wins on all counts.”
Tim Murtaugh is the director of communications for Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--Walter E. Williams: Is Racism Responsible For Today’s Black Problems?

I doubt whether any American would defend the police treatment of George Floyd that led to his death .
But many Americans are supporting some of the responses to Floyd 's death — rioting , looting , wanton property destruction , assaults on police and other kinds of mayhem by both whites and blacks .
The pretense is that police conduct stands as the root of black problems .
According to the NAACP , from 1882-1968 , there were 3,446 black people lynched at the hands of whites .
Today , being murdered by whites or policemen should be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times , there is an average of 9,252 black-on-black murders every year .
Over the past 35 years , that translates into nearly 324,000 blacks murdered at the hands of other blacks .
Only a tiny percentage of blacks are killed by police .
For example , in Chicago this year , there were 414 homicides , with a total of 2,078 people shot .
So far in 2020 , three people have been killed by police and four were shot .
Manhattan Institute scholar Heather Mac Donald reports that `` a police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be killed by a black male than an unarmed black male is to be killed by a police officer . ''
Crime is a major problem for many black communities , but how much of it can be attributed to causes such as institutional racism , systemic racism and white privilege ?
The most devastating problem is the very weak black family structure .
Less than a third of black children live in two-parent households and illegitimacy stands at 75 % .
The `` legacy of slavery '' is often blamed .
Such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nonsense when one examines black history .
Even during slavery , where marriage was forbidden , most black children lived in biological two-parent families .
Professor Herbert G. Gutman 's research in `` The Black Family in Slavery and Freedom 1750-1925 '' found that in three-fourths of 19th-century slave families , all the children had the same mother and father .
In New York City , in 1925 , 85 % of black households were two-parent .
In fact , `` Five in six children under the age of six lived with both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late as 1920 , a black teenage girl raising a child without a man present was a rarity .
An 1880 study of family structure in Philadelphia shows that three-quarters of all black families were nuclear families .
There were only slight differences in family structure between racial groups .
The percentages of nuclear families were : black ( 75.2 % ) , Irish ( 82.2 % ) , German ( 84.5 % ) and native white Americans ( 73.1 % ) .
Only one-quarter of black families were female-headed .
Female-headed families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans averaged 11 % .
According to the 1938 Encyclopaedia of the Social Sciences , only 11 % of black children and 3 % of white children were born to unwed mothers .
As Thomas Sowell reported : `` Going back a hundred years , when blacks were just one generation out of slavery , we find that census data of that era showed that a slightly higher percentage of black adults had married than white adults .
This fact remained true in every census from 1890 to 1940 . ''
The absence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children , especially boys , to academic failure , criminal behavior and economic hardship , not to mention an intergenerational repeating of handicaps .
If today 's weak family structure is a legacy of slavery , then the people who make such a claim must tell us how it has managed to skip nearly five generations to have an effect .
There are problems such as grossly poor education , economic stagnation and poverty that impact the black community heavily .
I would like someone to explain how tearing down statues of Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help the black cause .
Destruction of symbols of American history might help relieve the frustrations of all those white college students and their professors frustrated by the 2016 election of President Donald Trump .
Problems that black people face give white leftists cover for their anti-American agenda .
Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University .
To find out more about Walter E. Williams and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists , visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com .

I doubt whether any American would defend the police treatment of George Floyd that led to his death. But many Americans are supporting some of the responses to Floyd's death — rioting, looting, wanton property destruction, assaults on police and other kinds of mayhem by both whites and blacks.
The pretense is that police conduct stands as the root of black problems. According to the NAACP, from 1882-1968, there were 3,446 black people lynched at the hands of whites. Today, being murdered by whites or policemen should be the least of black worries. In recent times, there is an average of 9,252 black-on-black murders every year. Over the past 35 years, that translates into nearly 324,000 blacks murdered at the hands of other blacks. Only a tiny percentage of blacks are killed by police. For example, in Chicago this year, there were 414 homicides, with a total of 2,078 people shot. So far in 2020, three people have been killed by police and four were shot. Manhattan Institute scholar Heather Mac Donald reports that "a police officer is 181/2 times more likely to be killed by a black male than an unarmed black male is to be killed by a police officer." Crime is a major problem for many black communities, but how much of it can be attributed to causes such as institutional racism, systemic racism and white privilege?
The most devastating problem is the very weak black family structure. Less than a third of black children live in two-parent households and illegitimacy stands at 75%. The "legacy of slavery" is often blamed. Such an explanation turns out to be sheer nonsense when one examines black history. Even during slavery, where marriage was forbidden, most black children lived in biological two-parent families. Professor Herbert G. Gutman's research in "The Black Family in Slavery and Freedom 1750-1925" found that in three-fourths of 19th-century slave families, all the children had the same mother and father. In New York City, in 1925, 85% of black households were two-parent. In fact, "Five in six children under the age of six lived with both parents." During slavery and as late as 1920, a black teenage girl raising a child without a man present was a rarity.
An 1880 study of family structure in Philadelphia shows that three-quarters of all black families were nuclear families. There were only slight differences in family structure between racial groups. The percentages of nuclear families were: black (75.2%), Irish (82.2%), German (84.5%) and native white Americans (73.1%). Only one-quarter of black families were female-headed. Female-headed families among Irish, German and native white Americans averaged 11%. According to the 1938 Encyclopaedia of the Social Sciences, only 11% of black children and 3% of white children were born to unwed mothers. As Thomas Sowell reported: "Going back a hundred years, when blacks were just one generation out of slavery, we find that census data of that era showed that a slightly higher percentage of black adults had married than white adults. This fact remained true in every census from 1890 to 1940."
The absence of a father in the home predisposes children, especially boys, to academic failure, criminal behavior and economic hardship, not to mention an intergenerational repeating of handicaps. If today's weak family structure is a legacy of slavery, then the people who make such a claim must tell us how it has managed to skip nearly five generations to have an effect.
There are problems such as grossly poor education, economic stagnation and poverty that impact the black community heavily. I would like someone to explain how tearing down statues of Christopher Columbus, Thomas Jefferson and Confederate generals help the black cause. Destruction of symbols of American history might help relieve the frustrations of all those white college students and their professors frustrated by the 2016 election of President Donald Trump. Problems that black people face give white leftists cover for their anti-American agenda.
Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. To find out more about Walter E. Williams and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com.


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--Miami Man Spends P.P.P. Funds On Lamborghini, Dating Sites, Hotel Stays

The US Justice Department has reportedly launched a probe of ...

A Florida man allegedly scammed nearly $4 million from the US government’s coronavirus relief loan program — and used some of the cash on a brand-new Lamborghini and other luxury items, authorities said Monday.
David T. Hines was charged with bank fraud, making false statements to a financial institution and engaging in transactions in unlawful proceeds in a criminal complaint unsealed Monday.
Hines, 29, of Miami, initially tried to get $13.5 million from the Payment Protection Program through applications on behalf of different companies, by saying he needed the money for employee payroll purposes.
Turns out “those purported employees either did not exist or earned a fraction of what Hines claimed in his PPP applications,” the affidavit states.
The bank eventually approved three of the loans totaling $3.9 million.
Within a few days of pocketing the cash, Hines allegedly bought a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán valued at more than $318,000.
He also spent thousands of dollars on dating websites, jewelry and clothes and stays at posh hotels in Miami Beach, the complaint alleges.
Federal investigators linked the sports car to Hines after he was involved in a hit-and-run incident on July 11, The Miami Herald reported.
Miami police impounded the vehicle, which federal prosecutors now plan to seize.
When the bank froze Hines’ companies’ accounts on June 24, and they showed a balance of $3,463,162 but no repayments on the loans.
Hines was arrested Friday. He was granted release on $100,000 bond by U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge John O’Sullivan during his first court appearance on Monday.
He will be allowed to stay at his mother’s home with a GPS monitor. His arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 14.


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--CDC Director Says That Threat of Suicide, Drugs, Flu to Youth is “Far Greater” Than COVID

During a Buck Institute Webinar streamed on July 14 , Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) Director Robert Redfield promoted the general reopening of schools , highlighting the low coronavirus risk for children without preexisting conditions and the unfortunate spike in suicides and drug overdoses , which Redfield said are “ far greater ” in number than COVID-linked deaths in the young .
“ I ’ m of the point of view , and I weigh that equation as an individual that has 11 grandchildren that the greater risk is actually to the nation to keep these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Redfield said that over 7 million children get mental health services from their school , “ a lot of people get food and nutrition in schools , ” and added that schools are vital “ in terms of mandatory reporting sexual and child abuse.
” “ Obviously , the socialization is important , ” he said .
“ And , obviously , for some kids , I think actually a majority of kids , their learning in a face-to-face school is the most effective method of teaching.
” The reopening , Redfield underscored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it has to be done with the confidence of the teachers .
It has to be done with the confidence of parents .
And so I think each of the school districts will begin to wrestle with this.
” Speaking of the risks of the China-originated coronavirus to children , Redfield said data shows the flu is some five to 10 times more deadly , adding that the odds of a child dying a COVID-linked death is “ one in a million.
” “ I think it is important to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this , ” the CDC director said .
“ When we look at , right now , the mortality of this particular COVID virus , in the first almost 218,000 people we looked at February to July , there was 52 individuals under the age of 18 .
And if I recollect , about 35 were actually school age .
Some of them were younger than school age .
We ’ re looking critically at those individuals .
And , you know , clearly , there ’ s an increase in comorbidities related @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think that ’ s important because what that means , actually , is the risk per 100,000 , so far , you know , into the outbreak , six months into it , is , in fact , that we ’ re looking at about .1 per 100,000 .
So another way to say that , it ’ s one in a million , ” Redfield said in reference to the death rate among children .
“ Now , I ’ m not trying to belittle that , I ’ m just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it proportional , ” he said .
“ Because if you do the same thing for influenza deaths for school-age children over the last five years , they ’ re anywhere from five to 10 times greater.
” “ So I want people to understand the risk properly as they make that decision .
And , obviously , influenza , we also benefit from having therapy and a vaccine .
So I don ’ t want people to overestimate the risk of serious illness to individuals that are school age , ” Redfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a real risk to vulnerable individuals that are teachers , potentially , that may have comorbidities , ” he added .
“ And , obviously , there are some students that have a comorbidity.
” According to CDC.gov , “ The risk of complications for healthy children is higher for flu compared to COVID-19 .
However , infants and children with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for both flu and COVID-19.
” The CDC director then discussed the social tradeoff of the shutdown , particularly for our youths .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we ’ ve seen , particularly in high schools , ” he said .
“ We ’ re seeing , sadly , far greater suicides now than we are deaths from COVID .
We ’ re seeing far greater deaths from drug overdose that are above excess that we had as background than we are seeing the deaths from COVID.
” “ So this is why I keep coming back for the overall social being of individuals , ” he continued , “ is let ’ s all work together and find out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get these schools open in a way that people are comfortable and their safe .
And if there is a need for investment and resources , just like there is a need for some of the underprivileged children that are probably better served if they have certain comorbidities to do homeschooling , they need the access to be able to have the computer and the internet to do that.
” “ The goal is to get all these kids back into education , ” concluded Redfield .
“ I ’ d like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five days a week , as when we get there , then we ’ ve got there for those children that don ’ t have an underlying significant comorbidity that would preclude it .
And , hopefully , the states and the federal government will work together to see that the resources to get these schools fully operational come to bear.
” The full webinar can be viewed here .
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During a Buck Institute Webinar streamed on July 14, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield promoted the general reopening of schools, highlighting the low coronavirus risk for children without preexisting conditions and the unfortunate spike in suicides and drug overdoses, which Redfield said are “far greater” in number than COVID-linked deaths in the young.
“It’s not risk of school openings versus public health. It’s public health versus public health,” asserted Redfield.
“I’m of the point of view, and I weigh that equation as an individual that has 11 grandchildren that the greater risk is actually to the nation to keep these schools closed,” he continued.
Redfield said that over 7 million children get mental health services from their school, “a lot of people get food and nutrition in schools,” and added that schools are vital “in terms of mandatory reporting sexual and child abuse.”
“Obviously, the socialization is important,” he said. “And, obviously, for some kids, I think actually a majority of kids, their learning in a face-to-face school is the most effective method of teaching.”
The reopening, Redfield underscored, “has to be done safely, and it has to be done with the confidence of the teachers. It has to be done with the confidence of parents. And so I think each of the school districts will begin to wrestle with this.”
Speaking of the risks of the China-originated coronavirus to children, Redfield said data shows the flu is some five to 10 times more deadly, adding that the odds of a child dying a COVID-linked death is “one in a million.”
“I think it is important to try to be factual as we go through this,” the CDC director said. “When we look at, right now, the mortality of this particular COVID virus, in the first almost 218,000 people we looked at February to July, there was 52 individuals under the age of 18. And if I recollect, about 35 were actually school age. Some of them were younger than school age. We’re looking critically at those individuals. And, you know, clearly, there’s an increase in comorbidities related to significant medical conditions…”
“But I think that’s important because what that means, actually, is the risk per 100,000, so far, you know, into the outbreak, six months into it, is, in fact, that we’re looking at about .1 per 100,000. So another way to say that, it’s one in a million,” Redfield said in reference to the death rate among children.
“Now, I’m not trying to belittle that, I’m just trying to make sure we look at it proportional,” he said. “Because if you do the same thing for influenza deaths for school-age children over the last five years, they’re anywhere from five to 10 times greater.”
“So I want people to understand the risk properly as they make that decision. And, obviously, influenza, we also benefit from having therapy and a vaccine. So I don’t want people to overestimate the risk of serious illness to individuals that are school age,” Redfield advised.
“That said, there is a real risk to vulnerable individuals that are teachers, potentially, that may have comorbidities,” he added. “And, obviously, there are some students that have a comorbidity.”
According to CDC.gov, “The risk of complications for healthy children is higher for flu compared to COVID-19. However, infants and children with underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for both flu and COVID-19.”
The CDC director then discussed the social tradeoff of the shutdown, particularly for our youths.
“But there has been another cost that we’ve seen, particularly in high schools,” he said. “We’re seeing, sadly, far greater suicides now than we are deaths from COVID. We’re seeing far greater deaths from drug overdose that are above excess that we had as background than we are seeing the deaths from COVID.”
“So this is why I keep coming back for the overall social being of individuals,” he continued, “is let’s all work together and find out how we can find common ground to get these schools open in a way that people are comfortable and their safe. And if there is a need for investment and resources, just like there is a need for some of the underprivileged children that are probably better served if they have certain comorbidities to do homeschooling, they need the access to be able to have the computer and the internet to do that.”
“The goal is to get all these kids back into education,” concluded Redfield. “I’d like to see the goal being face-to-face education, five days a week, as when we get there, then we’ve got there for those children that don’t have an underlying significant comorbidity that would preclude it. And, hopefully, the states and the federal government will work together to see that the resources to get these schools fully operational come to bear.”
The full webinar can be viewed here.


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--Over 100 Police Agencies Pull Out of Agreements to Guard Democrat National Convention

More than 100 law enforcement agencies have reportedly pulled out of security agreements to send personnel to help with security at the Democratic National Convention next month in part because they are concerned about recent efforts to limit law enforcement ’ s use of tear gas and pepper spray in responding to violent riots .
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales was ordered last month to change the department ’ s policies to ban the use of tear gas and pepper spray .
“ Since the Milwaukee order was issued , more than 100 law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin and across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Morales told WTMJ-TV on Tuesday , ” the Associated Press reported .
“ They were concerned with directives placed on the police department , including not allowing tear gas or pepper spray , he said.
” In Wisconsin , Franklin Police Chief Rick Oliva said , “ It is apparent there is a lack of commitment to provide the Milwaukee Police Department with the resources it needs to ensure the safety of peaceful protesters , attendees , citizens and police personnel .
I can not send personnel if they are not properly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engage in appropriate actions which would ensure their safety.
” Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson responded by indicating that his department would not be sending officers to event , saying , “ I understand that use of chemical irritants and pepper spray is serious and those are to be used only when legally justified .
But when you take that out of the continuum that doesn ’ t leave the officers much other than getting harmed or using deadly force and that ’ s not good for any officer or the public.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have rocked multiple cities across the U.S. in the weeks since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis .
“ Unfortunately , some have chosen to respond to George Floyd ’ s death in a far less productive way – by demonizing the police , promoting slogans like ACAB ( All Cops Are Bastards ) , and making grossly irresponsible proposals to defund the police , ” Attorney General William Barr said in prepared remarks to the Democrat-controlled House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday .
“ The demonization of police is not only unfair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people should be treated as individuals , but gravely injurious to our inner city communities .
There is no harder job in America today than being a police officer.
” Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar ( MN ) suggested that police were a “ cancer ” during a rant last month , adding , “ we are saying we don ’ t want your damn reforms.
” “ The Minneapolis Police Department is rotten to the root , and so when we dismantle it , we get rid of that cancer , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that reimagining allows us to figure out what public safety looks like for us , ” Omar said .
In Portland , violent extremists have attacked a federal courthouse for weeks , which Barr described as “ an assault on the Government of the United States.
” “ In recent nights , rioters have barricaded the front door of the courthouse , pried plywood off the windows with crowbars , and thrown commercial-grade fireworks into the building in an apparent attempt to burn it down with federal personnel inside , ” Barr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside the building , and then systematically attacked federal law enforcement officers who attempt to put them out—for example , by pelting the officers with rocks , frozen water bottles , cans of food , and balloons filled with fecal matter .
A recent video showed a mob enthusiastically beating a Deputy U.S .
Marshal who was trying to protect the courthouse – a property of the United States government funded by this Congress – from further destruction .
A number of federal officers have been injured , including one severely burned by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffered serious eye injuries and may be permanently blind.
” Many top Democrats have reacted to the deployment of federal officers in response to the extremist attacks by smearing them or by lying about what it happening .
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More than 100 law enforcement agencies have reportedly pulled out of security agreements to send personnel to help with security at the Democratic National Convention next month in part because they are concerned about recent efforts to limit law enforcement’s use of tear gas and pepper spray in responding to violent riots.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales was ordered last month to change the department’s policies to ban the use of tear gas and pepper spray.
“Since the Milwaukee order was issued, more than 100 law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin and across the country decided against coming to Milwaukee, Morales told WTMJ-TV on Tuesday,” The Associated Press reported. “They were concerned with directives placed on the police department, including not allowing tear gas or pepper spray, he said.”
In Wisconsin, Franklin Police Chief Rick Oliva said, “It is apparent there is a lack of commitment to provide the Milwaukee Police Department with the resources it needs to ensure the safety of peaceful protesters, attendees, citizens and police personnel. I can not send personnel if they are not properly equipped or will not be allowed to engage in appropriate actions which would ensure their safety.”
Waukesha Police Chief Daniel Thompson responded by indicating that his department would not be sending officers to event, saying, “I understand that use of chemical irritants and pepper spray is serious and those are to be used only when legally justified. But when you take that out of the continuum that doesn’t leave the officers much other than getting harmed or using deadly force and that’s not good for any officer or the public.”
The news comes as violent left-wing riots have rocked multiple cities across the U.S. in the weeks since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
“Unfortunately, some have chosen to respond to George Floyd’s death in a far less productive way – by demonizing the police, promoting slogans like ACAB (All Cops Are Bastards), and making grossly irresponsible proposals to defund the police,” Attorney General William Barr said in prepared remarks to the Democrat-controlled House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. “The demonization of police is not only unfair and inconsistent with the principle that all people should be treated as individuals, but gravely injurious to our inner city communities. There is no harder job in America today than being a police officer.”
Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN) suggested that police were a “cancer” during a rant last month, adding, “we are saying we don’t want your damn reforms.”
“The Minneapolis Police Department is rotten to the root, and so when we dismantle it, we get rid of that cancer, and we allow for something beautiful to rise, and that reimagining allows us to figure out what public safety looks like for us,” Omar said.
In Portland, violent extremists have attacked a federal courthouse for weeks, which Barr described as “an assault on the Government of the United States.”
“In recent nights, rioters have barricaded the front door of the courthouse, pried plywood off the windows with crowbars, and thrown commercial-grade fireworks into the building in an apparent attempt to burn it down with federal personnel inside,” Barr said. The rioters have started fires outside the building, and then systematically attacked federal law enforcement officers who attempt to put them out—for example, by pelting the officers with rocks, frozen water bottles, cans of food, and balloons filled with fecal matter. A recent video showed a mob enthusiastically beating a Deputy U.S. Marshal who was trying to protect the courthouse – a property of the United States government funded by this Congress – from further destruction. A number of federal officers have been injured, including one severely burned by a mortar-style firework and three who have suffered serious eye injuries and may be permanently blind.”
Many top Democrats have reacted to the deployment of federal officers in response to the extremist attacks by smearing them or by lying about what is happening.
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bonginoreport--2020-07-28--Politico Publishes Then Scrubs Article Claiming Biden Picked Kamala As VP

The edited bio claimed Harris was chosen `` on Aug. 1 ''

Politico made waves on social media Tuesday when they published — and promptly corrected — a biography of Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) claiming Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden had chosen her as his running mate days from now "on Aug. 1."
What are the details?
A communications aide for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) posted the Politico blurb on Twitter writing, "Huh? Politico labeled Sen. Kamala Harris as Biden's running mate...that he chose on August 1 (4 days from now)."
The bio read:
Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris to become his running mate for the 2020 election on Aug. 1, two weeks before the Democratic National Convention, after keeping his choice close to the chest for months.
In his announcement, Biden called Harris 'a worthy opponent and a worthy running mate,' alluding to the pair's rivalry during the earlier stages of the Democratic primary. She will bring her experience as a prosecutor, household name recognition, and skill as a debater to the ticket.
The news set Twitter abuzz, and The Daily Caller's Henry Rodgers noted that Politico deleted the vice presidential bio of Harris, while David Hookstead posted a side-by-side showing the outlet had replaced the briefly-posted blurb with a bio detailing Harris's background.
Politico added an editor's note saying, "Due to a technical error, an earlier version of this graphic mistakenly reported that Biden had made his VP selection. We regret the mistake."


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--President Trump Halts New DACA Applications

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was halting applications to an Obama-era program that shields some illegal immigrants from deportations as it considers the policy 's future -- just weeks after the Supreme Court shut down efforts to halt the program .
The Supreme Court ruled last month that the administration 's decision to rescind the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals ( DACA ) program was done in an `` arbitrary and capricious '' manner although they did not rule on the merits of the program itself .
MCENANY : TRUMP WOULD LIKE TO SEE 'LEGISLATIVE FIX ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'MERIT-BASED IMMIGRATION' As a result , the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) announced Tuesday that as it considers the future of the program , it will reject all initial requests for protection , as well as applications for Employment Authorization Documents .
“ As the Department continues looking at the policy and considers future action , the fact remains that Congress should act on this matter , ” acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said in a statement .
“ There are important policy reasons that may warrant the full rescission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also renewing existing protections for only one year , rather than two .
Trump campaigned on repealing DACA in 2016 and has also floated a legislative fix for the program as part of a broader immigration deal .
A federal judge in Maryland ruled this month that DACA should be restored to its original form before Sept. 2017 , but the administration had not said if it would accept new applications .
Two weeks ago the president said he would be signing an executive order in the next few weeks , including a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recipients .
“ I ’ m going do a big executive order , I have the power to do it as president and I ’ m going to make DACA a part of it , ” Trump said in an interview with Telemundo anchor Jose Diaz-Balart .
Trump added he was still working on the “ legal complexities ” of keeping DACA in the order .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Days later , Trump again touted that he would be “ taking care ” of DACA .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of DACA , ” Trump said at a Rose Garden briefing .
“ I ’ m going to be signing immigration action , very big merit-based immigration action .
Fox News ’ Morgan Phillips , Ronn Blitzer and The Associated Press contributed to this report .

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was halting applications to an Obama-era program that shields some illegal immigrants from deportations as it considers the policy's future -- just weeks after the Supreme Court shut down efforts to halt the program.
The Supreme Court ruled last month that the administration's decision to rescind the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was done in an "arbitrary and capricious" manner although they did not rule on the merits of the program itself.
MCENANY: TRUMP WOULD LIKE TO SEE 'LEGISLATIVE FIX' TO DACA, ORDER WILL FOCUS ON 'MERIT-BASED IMMIGRATION'
As a result, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday that as it considers the future of the program, it will reject all initial requests for protection, as well as applications for Employment Authorization Documents.
“As the Department continues looking at the policy and considers future action, the fact remains that Congress should act on this matter,” acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said in a statement. “There are important policy reasons that may warrant the full rescission of the DACA policy.”
It is also renewing existing protections for only one year, rather than two.
Trump campaigned on repealing DACA in 2016 and has also floated a legislative fix for the program as part of a broader immigration deal.
DHS CHIEF HITS DACA RULING, SAYS IT USURPS EXECUTIVE BRANCH AUTHORITY
A federal judge in Maryland ruled this month that DACA should be restored to its original form before Sept. 2017, but the administration had not said if it would accept new applications.
Two weeks ago the president said he would be signing an executive order in the next few weeks, including a “road to citizenship” for DACA recipients.
“I’m going do a big executive order, I have the power to do it as president and I’m going to make DACA a part of it,” Trump said in an interview with Telemundo anchor Jose Diaz-Balart. Trump added he was still working on the “legal complexities” of keeping DACA in the order.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Days later, Trump again touted that he would be “taking care” of DACA.
“We’re going to be taking care of DACA,” Trump said at a Rose Garden briefing. “I’m going to be signing immigration action, very big merit-based immigration action.
Fox News’ Morgan Phillips, Ronn Blitzer and The Associated Press contributed to this report.


bonginoreport--2020-07-28--Gov. Cuomo Condemns Concert Citing COVID Concerns – but Not Ongoing Mass Protests

New York governor Andrew Cuomo has now launched an investigation into what he called an `` illegal and reckless '' concert put on by The Chainsmokers over the weekend .
This comes as George Floyd protests continue throughout the city without legal action .
The Chainsmokers took the lead at a drive-in concert in the Hamptons on Saturday , but have faced heavy criticism after it was revealed that fans did not remain in their cars during the show , according to the Independent .
Cuomo tweeted a video of the concert that clearly showed attendees outside their vehicles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ videos from a concert held in Southampton on Saturday show egregious social distancing violations . ''
He continued by saying that he was appalled and that `` the Department of Health will conduct an investigation , '' concluding that `` we have no tolerance for the illegal and reckless endangerment of public health . ''
It appears that he does `` have tolerance '' for illegal and reckless behavior so long as he supports the behavior .
The Post Millennial 's Libby Emmons tweeted that it appears `` law is optional , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow it , Cuomo will clamp down .
If you choose not to , for the right reason , Cuomo will let it slide .
Kudos on that just governance , gov . ''
The Independent reported that the event was `` intended to raise money for a number of charities , with tickets reportedly ranging between $ 1,250 ( £970 ) to $ 25,000 ( £19,400 ) , '' and that attendees were `` to fill an online COVID-19 questionnaire , wear a mask they were given upon arrival , and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @

New York governor Andrew Cuomo has now launched an investigation into what he called an "illegal and reckless" concert put on by The Chainsmokers over the weekend. This comes as George Floyd protests continue throughout the city without legal action.
The Chainsmokers took the lead at a drive-in concert in the Hamptons on Saturday, but have faced heavy criticism after it was revealed that fans did not remain in their cars during the show, according to the Independent.
Cuomo tweeted a video of the concert that clearly showed attendees outside their vehicles and in close proximity, saying that "videos from a concert held in Southampton on Saturday show egregious social distancing violations."
He continued by saying that he was appalled and that "the Department of Health will conduct an investigation," concluding that "we have no tolerance for the illegal and reckless endangerment of public health."
Videos from a concert held in Southampton on Saturday show egregious social distancing violations. I am appalled.
The Department of Health will conduct an investigation.
We have no tolerance for the illegal & reckless endangerment of public health.pic.twitter.com/gf9kggdo8w — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 28, 2020
It appears that he does "have tolerance" for illegal and reckless behavior so long as he supports the behavior.
The Post Millennial's Libby Emmons tweeted that it appears "law is optional," adding that "if you choose to follow it, Cuomo will clamp down. If you choose not to, for the right reason, Cuomo will let it slide. Kudos on that just governance, gov."
Law is now optional. If you choose to follow it, Cuomo will clamp down. If you choose not to, for the right reason, Cuomo will let it slide. Kudos on that just governance, gov. https://t.co/fJou0XUMya — libby emmons (@li88yinc) July 28, 2020
The Independent reported that the event was "intended to raise money for a number of charities, with tickets reportedly ranging between $1,250 (£970) to $25,000 (£19,400)," and that attendees were "to fill an online COVID-19 questionnaire, wear a mask they were given upon arrival, and have their temperatures checked by staff."