truepundit--2020-03-09--Ted Cruz among lawmakers staying at home after interactions with coronavirus patient at CPAC

Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas , issued a statement Sunday revealing that he had interacted with an attendee at last month ’ s Conservative Political Action Conference ( CPAC ) who had tested positive for the coronavirus — and as a result , he ’ ll stay at home until two weeks have passed since the encounter .
Shortly afterward , Rep. Paul Gosar , R-Ariz. , announced he and three additional staffers were “ under self-quarantine ” after “ sustained contact ” with a virus patient .
Officials with the American Conservative Union ( ACU ) , which hosted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been exposed before the conference , and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) confirmed his case .
Cruz said his interaction with that individual “ consisted of a brief conversation and a handshake.
” “ I ’ m not experiencing any symptoms , and I feel fine and healthy .
Given that the interaction was 10 days ago , that the average incubation period is 5-6 days , that the interaction was for less than a minute , and that I have no current symptoms , the medical authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmission from the other individual to me were extremely low , ” Cruz said .
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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued a statement Sunday revealing that he had interacted with an attendee at last month’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) who had tested positive for the coronavirus — and as a result, he’ll stay at home until two weeks have passed since the encounter.
Shortly afterward, Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., announced he and three additional staffers were “under self-quarantine” after “sustained contact” with a virus patient.
Officials with the American Conservative Union (ACU), which hosted CPAC, said Saturday the attendee had been exposed before the conference, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed his case.
Cruz said his interaction with that individual “consisted of a brief conversation and a handshake.”
“I’m not experiencing any symptoms, and I feel fine and healthy. Given that the interaction was 10 days ago, that the average incubation period is 5-6 days, that the interaction was for less than a minute, and that I have no current symptoms, the medical authorities have advised me that the odds of transmission from the other individual to me were extremely low,” Cruz said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Director of taxpayer-funded museum: ‘I hope every single one of you pieces of s**t that votes Republ

Director of taxpayer-funded museum: ‘I hope every single one of you pieces of s**t that votes Republican dies today’

The director of a Texas museum partially funded by taxpayer dollars appears to be in hot water over a message @ @ @ @ @ Super Tuesday , KTXS-TV reported .
“ I hope every single one of you pieces @ @ @ @ @ dies today , ” Melonnie Hicks , executive director of the Pioneer City County Museum @ @ @ @ @ the station said .
After word spread about Hicks ’ post and controversy erupted , @ @ @ @ @ apology on Facebook : “ I was really mad at Republicans for voting against health @ @ @ @ @ are die or go into debt to see the doctor .
It was gross which @ @ @ @ @ KTAB-TV reported that both messages were posted on Hicks ’ personal Facebook page — and @ @ @ @ @ .
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The director of a Texas museum partially funded by taxpayer dollars appears to be in hot water over a message she posted to Facebook on Super Tuesday, KTXS-TV reported.
“I hope every single one of you pieces of s**t that votes Republican dies today,” Melonnie Hicks, executive director of the Pioneer City County Museum in Sweetwater, wrote, the station said.
After word spread about Hicks’ post and controversy erupted, KTXS said she issued an apology on Facebook: “I was really mad at Republicans for voting against health care since my options today are die or go into debt to see the doctor. It was gross which is [why] I deleted it.”
KTAB-TV reported that both messages were posted on Hicks’ personal Facebook page — and that both have been deleted.
The station noted that Hicks hasn’t responded to its request for comment. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--New Jersey Man Arrested For Carrying His Licensed Handgun and Legal Ammunition

New Jersey continues to be one of the worst states for gunowners .
The latest example involves an African-American security guard , Roosevelt Twyne , who had a handgun carry permit and legal ammunition yet still was arrested over the firearm .
The Washington Free Beacon ’ s Stephen Gutowski reported that Twyne was arrested by Roselle Park Police last month after he was pulled over because his car windows were tinted too darkly .
Police then found the handgun and ammunition and claimed he was illegally carrying a firearm and was in possession of “ hollow point ammunition , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him was not that .
“ He was arrested for the hollow point ammunition , ” Twyne ’ s attorney , Evan Nappen , told the Free Beacon .
“ Then they claimed he was transporting his handgun illegally .
He had a permit to carry a handgun .
The law … makes it clear that it ’ s illegal to transport unless you are licensed pursuant to chapter 58 .
And that is precisely what a handgun carry permit is.
” Nappen then told the Free Beacon that the ammunition Twyne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what his employer issues and is deemed legal by a New Jersey State Police website .
That website says that the ammunition Twyne was carrying – polymer-tipped Hornady “ Critical Duty ” ammunition – is “ not considered to be hollow point ammunition.
” It is specifically listed as legal ammunition on the website .
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New Jersey continues to be one of the worst states for gunowners.
The latest example involves an African-American security guard, Roosevelt Twyne, who had a handgun carry permit and legal ammunition yet still was arrested over the firearm. The Washington Free Beacon’s Stephen Gutowski reported that Twyne was arrested by Roselle Park Police last month after he was pulled over because his car windows were tinted too darkly. Police then found the handgun and ammunition and claimed he was illegally carrying a firearm and was in possession of “hollow point ammunition,” even though the ammo he had with him was not that.
“He was arrested for the hollow point ammunition,” Twyne’s attorney, Evan Nappen, told the Free Beacon. “Then they claimed he was transporting his handgun illegally. He had a permit to carry a handgun. The law … makes it clear that it’s illegal to transport unless you are licensed pursuant to chapter 58. And that is precisely what a handgun carry permit is.”
Nappen then told the Free Beacon that the ammunition Twyne was arrested for is the same as what his employer issues and is deemed legal by a New Jersey State Police website. That website says that the ammunition Twyne was carrying – polymer-tipped Hornady “Critical Duty” ammunition – is “not considered to be hollow point ammunition.” It is specifically listed as legal ammunition on the website. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--NASTY: Hillary Clinton Suggests Melania Trump Should ‘Look Closer to Home’ With Cyberbullying Initia

NASTY: Hillary Clinton Suggests Melania Trump Should ‘Look Closer to Home’ With Cyberbullying Initiative

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chose not to plead the fifth when asked about first lady Melania Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with the host of “ Watch What Happens Live ” Andy Cohen , @ @ @ @ @ What do you honestly think of first lady Melania Trump ’ s cyberbullying initiative ?
@ @ @ @ @ I think she should look closer to home.
” The response received laughter and applause @ @ @ @ @ initiative Clinton is referring to is called “ Be Best.
” According to the website @ @ @ @ @ BE BEST is to focus on some of the major issues facing children today , @ @ @ @ @ children to BE BEST in their individual paths , while also teaching them the importance @ @ @ @ @ and physical health.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton chose not to plead the fifth when asked about first lady Melania Trump’s cyberbullying initiative.
During an interview with the host of “Watch What Happens Live” Andy Cohen, he asked Clinton, “What do you honestly think of first lady Melania Trump’s cyberbullying initiative?”
She replied, “I think she should look closer to home.” The response received laughter and applause from the audience.
The initiative Clinton is referring to is called “Be Best.”
According to the website, “The mission of BE BEST is to focus on some of the major issues facing children today, with the goal of encouraging children to BE BEST in their individual paths, while also teaching them the importance of social, emotional, and physical health.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Spokane, WA Passes Ordinance Letting Police Cite Pro-Life Protesters Who Are Too Loud

On Monday , the city council of Spokane , Washington , passed an ordinance permitting police to cite pro-life protesters who have been singing and praying outside a Spokane Planned Parenthood for violating noise restrictions .
Prompted by the council ’ s 6-1 vote in favor the the ordinance , which was introduced by the council ’ s Lori Kinnear , Students For Life in America ( SFLA ) issued a furious statement reading in part : Kinnear previously had asked the police to intervene to stop the pro-lifers , but also bizarrely claimed the ordinance had nothing to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to all healthcare facilities ( again we ask , were a lot of people protesting outside a dental surgeon ’ s office ?
We think not ) .
Councilwoman Karen Stratton said that “ noise is a weapon , words is a weapon , ” in case you still had any doubts that the Spokane City Council missed their First Amendment lessons in grade school .
Karlie Lodjic , the Washington Regional Coordinator for SFLA , said bitingly , “ This ordinance directly targets pro-lifers in Spokane .
We know that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harder for people to hear the truth about abortion and what happens inside abortion facilities every day .
As Millennials and Gen Z continue to be more pro-life than generations before them , pro-choice politicians are looking to weaponize the law against pro-lifers .
This is a clear and direct assault on the First Amendment.
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On Monday, the city council of Spokane, Washington, passed an ordinance permitting police to cite pro-life protesters who have been singing and praying outside a Spokane Planned Parenthood for violating noise restrictions.
Prompted by the council’s 6-1 vote in favor the the ordinance, which was introduced by the council’s Lori Kinnear, Students For Life in America (SFLA) issued a furious statement reading in part:
Kinnear previously had asked the police to intervene to stop the pro-lifers, but also bizarrely claimed the ordinance had nothing to do with abortion, but was about protecting access to all healthcare facilities (again we ask, were a lot of people protesting outside a dental surgeon’s office? We think not). Councilwoman Karen Stratton said that “noise is a weapon, words is a weapon,” in case you still had any doubts that the Spokane City Council missed their First Amendment lessons in grade school.
Karlie Lodjic, the Washington Regional Coordinator for SFLA, said bitingly, “This ordinance directly targets pro-lifers in Spokane. We know that this is about one thing; making it harder for people to hear the truth about abortion and what happens inside abortion facilities every day. As Millennials and Gen Z continue to be more pro-life than generations before them, pro-choice politicians are looking to weaponize the law against pro-lifers. This is a clear and direct assault on the First Amendment.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Tulsi Gabbard calls out Biden and Bernie after the DNC locks her out of the debate

Despite all the accusations of misogyny and sexism in recent days over Sen. Elizabeth Warren ( D-Mass . )
dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary , there is still a woman in the race .
That woman is Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ( D-Hawaii ) , and the Democratic National Committee announced Friday that it had changed its qualifications for the next debate in a move that solely blocks Gabbard from taking the stage against frontrunners Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) and former Vice President Joe Biden .
On Friday night , Gabbard reacted to the DNC ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have the “ courage ” to “ stand up for what is right ” after the party locked her out .
Rep. Gabbard won two delegates on Super Tuesday , which would have qualified her for the debate stage under previous DNC rules , the Daily Caller reported earlier this week .
But with low polling numbers and two clear front-runners in Sanders and Biden , the DNC was expected to up the threshold for qualifying for the debate .
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Despite all the accusations of misogyny and sexism in recent days over Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary, there is still a woman in the race.
That woman is Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii), and the Democratic National Committee announced Friday that it had changed its qualifications for the next debate in a move that solely blocks Gabbard from taking the stage against frontrunners Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and former Vice President Joe Biden.
To keep me off the stage, the DNC again arbitrarily changed the debate qualifications. Previously they changed the qualifications in the OPPOSITE direction so Bloomberg could debate. I ask that you stand w/ me against the DNC’s transparent effort to exclude me from the debates. — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2020
On Friday night, Gabbard reacted to the DNC’s maneuvering, and called on her opponents to have the “courage” to “stand up for what is right” after the party locked her out.
Rep. Gabbard won two delegates on Super Tuesday, which would have qualified her for the debate stage under previous DNC rules, the Daily Caller reported earlier this week. But with low polling numbers and two clear front-runners in Sanders and Biden, the DNC was expected to up the threshold for qualifying for the debate. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--‘Enough Really Is Enough’: Sanders Asks If Billionaires ‘Really Need’ Their Massive Fortunes (VIDEO)

Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) has said he thinks that billionaires “ should not exist ” and has vowed @ @ @ @ @ to use their fortunes to pay for a slate of new government programs .
During @ @ @ @ @ News Sunday , ” host Chris Wallace asked Sanders about his stance on billionaires — @ @ @ @ @ vast sums to charitable causes .
Sanders said that he doesn ’ t want to @ @ @ @ @ their accomplishments but asked if billionaires “ really need ” to amass massive fortunes , @ @ @ @ @ their employees minimum wage .
“ No one is denigrating the achievements of Bill Gates @ @ @ @ @ he said , adding , “ But we have to look at culturally what ’ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has said he thinks that billionaires “should not exist” and has vowed to implement a wealth tax to use their fortunes to pay for a slate of new government programs.
During an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” host Chris Wallace asked Sanders about his stance on billionaires — noting that some have given vast sums to charitable causes.
Bernie Sanders’ campaign takes on billionaires. Does he take this war too far? Bernie says: “no one is denigrating people who made significant achievements, but enough really is enough.” #FNS #2020 pic.twitter.com/zNuL2QkIfT — FoxNewsSunday (@FoxNewsSunday) March 8, 2020
Sanders said that he doesn’t want to “denigrate” anyone for their accomplishments but asked if billionaires “really need” to amass massive fortunes, while in some cases paying their employees minimum wage.
“No one is denigrating the achievements of Bill Gates or anybody else,” he said, adding, “But we have to look at culturally what’s going on.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Abortion Czar? Sanders Administration Would ‘Require Preclearance’ For Pro-Life State Laws

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) has unveiled a comprehensive abortion agenda that would require states to @ @ @ @ @ new pro-life laws .
The idea , which is outlined in the candidate ’ s @ @ @ @ @ For All proposal , would “ ban ” state laws that “ put undue and @ @ @ @ @ on abortion providers .
Specifics for the “ preclearance ” process have not yet been @ @ @ @ @ clear what government body would be approving these laws .
In different portion of the @ @ @ @ @ that he wants to see Roe v Wade used as a litmus test for future @ @ @ @ @ have the landmark abortion decision enshrined into law .
The comprehensive abortion plan has been @ @ @ @ @ heard oral arguments earlier this week in the first abortion legislation case since the senate @ @ @ @ @ the court in 2018 .
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has unveiled a comprehensive abortion agenda that would require states to receive approval before fully enacting new pro-life laws.
The idea, which is outlined in the candidate’s Reproductive Health Care and Justice For All proposal, would “ban” state laws that “put undue and unnecessary burdens and regulations” on abortion providers.
Specifics for the “preclearance” process have not yet been outlined, nor is it clear what government body would be approving these laws.
In different portion of the proposal, Sanders also indicates that he wants to see Roe v Wade used as a litmus test for future Supreme Court nominees, and have the landmark abortion decision enshrined into law.
The comprehensive abortion plan has been unveiled as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments earlier this week in the first abortion legislation case since the senate approved Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the court in 2018. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--DNC Changes Debate Rules After Tulsi Gabbard Reaches Previous Requirement

The Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) on Friday announced its updated debate guidelines , which essentially eliminate the chance of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard ( D-HI ) participating in the upcoming CNN/Univision debate .
In order to participate in the March 15 debate , a candidate must have earned at least 20 percent of the pledged delegates allotted up to that point .
That effectively eliminates the chance of Gabbard , who remains in the race , participating , as she currently stands with two delegates .
The previous debate requirement allowed a candidate to participate if he or she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the DNC stuck to the previous rules , Gabbard , who did not qualify for any of the debates ahead of the caucuses in Iowa and Nevada or the primaries in New Hampshire and South Carolina , would have been able to participate .
Joe Biden ( D ) , as of Friday , held the lion ’ s share of delegates — 664 .
Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) easily surpasses the 20 percent threshold as well , with 573 delegates .
According to Politico , “ Biden had earned 48 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Sanders had 41 percent .
( Some delegates have not yet been awarded from states that held primaries this week on Super Tuesday . )
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday announced its updated debate guidelines, which essentially eliminate the chance of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) participating in the upcoming CNN/Univision debate.
In order to participate in the March 15 debate, a candidate must have earned at least 20 percent of the pledged delegates allotted up to that point. That effectively eliminates the chance of Gabbard, who remains in the race, participating, as she currently stands with two delegates.
The previous debate requirement allowed a candidate to participate if he or she had a single pledged delegate. If the DNC stuck to the previous rules, Gabbard, who did not qualify for any of the debates ahead of the caucuses in Iowa and Nevada or the primaries in New Hampshire and South Carolina, would have been able to participate.
Joe Biden (D), as of Friday, held the lion’s share of delegates — 664. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) easily surpasses the 20 percent threshold as well, with 573 delegates. According to Politico, “Biden had earned 48 percent of delegates awarded thus far, while Sanders had 41 percent. (Some delegates have not yet been awarded from states that held primaries this week on Super Tuesday.) – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls on illegal immigrants to fill out 2020 census

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , D-N.Y. , is coming under fire after urging illegal immigrants to participate in the upcoming census — with opponents saying her language was “ anti-American , ” “ We ’ re all going to get mailed a prompt to fill out the census in the next two weeks or so , ” she said Thursday on “ Late Night with Seth Meyers.
” “ And so I think what ’ s really important is that we all fill this out .
It happens once every 10 years.
” “ Every single person , no matter your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status , income , etc.
, is to be counted , ” she said , before assuring viewers that the data included is “ completely confidential ” and not shared with other agencies .
“ So don ’ t worry if you ’ re having a creative living situation , it ’ s not going to be told to your landlord or anything crazy like that , ” she added .
The census is a once-a-decade population count that determines how $ 1.5 trillion in federal spending is allocated , and also how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Census Bureau notes that it counts “ our population and households ” in the U.S. – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is coming under fire after urging illegal immigrants to participate in the upcoming census — with opponents saying her language was “anti-American,”
“We’re all going to get mailed a prompt to fill out the census in the next two weeks or so,” she said Thursday on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “And so I think what’s really important is that we all fill this out. It happens once every 10 years.”
The Census comes once every 10 years. From school💰to representation, it shapes many aspects of our lives. *Everyone* counts in the Census, no matter who you are or where you’re from. You will NOT be asked about immigration status. The more you know! 💫 pic.twitter.com/HVihizEh7L — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) February 27, 2020
“Every single person, no matter your documentation status, no matter your housing status, income, etc., is to be counted,” she said, before assuring viewers that the data included is “completely confidential” and not shared with other agencies.
“So don’t worry if you’re having a creative living situation, it’s not going to be told to your landlord or anything crazy like that,” she added.
The census is a once-a-decade population count that determines how $1.5 trillion in federal spending is allocated, and also how many congressional seats each state gets. The Census Bureau notes that it counts “our population and households” in the U.S. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Bitter Hillary: Trump Has Made ‘Some Very Serious Missteps’ as President

When it comes to how President Donald Trump has handled the job of being president , former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ’ s assessment was not too positive .
In an interview with CNN ’ s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday , Clinton was asked how she felt Trump was doing since he took office over three years ago .
Clinton claimed that Trump was not focused on being “ the president for the entire country , ” instead she said he was focused on his base — which she said has led to “ some very serious missteps.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on those who he had brought into his base .
And I think , as a result , he has made some very serious missteps as president.
” “ The economy that he inherited was on the right track , and it was important that it remain on the right track .
I ’ m worried though that we have seen some unfortunate detours .
For example , with the trade embargoes and the trade wars that he ’ s engaged in.
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When it comes to how President Donald Trump has handled the job of being president, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s assessment was not too positive.
In an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, Clinton was asked how she felt Trump was doing since he took office over three years ago.
Clinton claimed that Trump was not focused on being “the president for the entire country,” instead she said he was focused on his base — which she said has led to “some very serious missteps.”
“He was still very much focused on those who he had brought into his base. And I think, as a result, he has made some very serious missteps as president.”
“The economy that he inherited was on the right track, and it was important that it remain on the right track. I’m worried though that we have seen some unfortunate detours. For example, with the trade embargoes and the trade wars that he’s engaged in.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Virginia Dems to Raise Gas Tax by 10 Cents a Gallon

Virginia Democrats agreed to a deal raising gas taxes in the state by a total of 10 cents over the @ @ @ @ @ move party leadership said would give people “ more time with their families.
” With @ @ @ @ @ gas tax , overall gas taxes will more than double in some areas of the @ @ @ @ @ 34 cents , according to NBC Washington .
Democratic lawmakers said the increases would help @ @ @ @ @ in the state .
“ This is a historic agreement that will give Virginians more @ @ @ @ @ less stuck in traffic , ” Virginia House of Delegates speaker Eileen Filler-Corn ( D. @ @ @ @ @ Todd Gilbert ( R. ) criticized the move for hurting family budgets .
“ Virginians @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
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Virginia Democrats agreed to a deal raising gas taxes in the state by a total of 10 cents over the next two years, a move party leadership said would give people “more time with their families.”
With Democrats also expanding a regional gas tax, overall gas taxes will more than double in some areas of the state from 16 cents to 34 cents, according to NBC Washington. Democratic lawmakers said the increases would help reduce traffic on busy roadways in the state.
“This is a historic agreement that will give Virginians more time with their families and less [time] stuck in traffic,” Virginia House of Delegates speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D.) said.
Minority Leader Todd Gilbert (R.) criticized the move for hurting family budgets. “Virginians need to buckle up,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--WATCH: Joe Biden Continues To Struggle Through Rally Despite Using Teleprompter

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continued to struggle campaigning in Kansas City , Missouri , on Saturday , further drawing @ @ @ @ @ that his fitness for office is an issue .
White House social media director Dan @ @ @ @ @ the clip on Twitter , writing , “ Sleepy Joe in St. Louis , Missouri @ @ @ @ @ only re-elect @ realDonaldTrump .
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continued to struggle campaigning in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, further drawing criticisms from those who believe that his fitness for office is an issue.
Biden stated while using a teleprompter [emphasis added]: You want a nominee that will bring this party together, who will run a progressive, positive campaign, and turn this primary from a campaign that’s about negative attacks into one about what we’re for because we cannot re-elect, we cannot win this re-election, excuse me, we can only re-elect Donald Trump if, in fact, we get engaged in this circular firing squad here. Joe Biden says this stuff while using a teleprompter pic.twitter.com/RPny7e3VWt — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) March 8, 2020
White House social media director Dan Scavino posted a portion of the clip on Twitter, writing, “Sleepy Joe [sleeping symbol] in St. Louis, Missouri today: “We can only re-elect @realDonaldTrump .” #KAG2020LandslideVictory” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Study: American Taxpayers Billed up to $133K per Refugee Resettled in U.S.

American taxpayers are billed up to $ 133,000 per refugee resettled in the United States over the course of a lifetime , a new study reveals .
Research by the Center for Immigration Studies ( CIS ) finds that each refugee resettled in the U.S. cost American taxpayers anywhere on average between $ 60,000 and $ 133,000 over the course of a lifetime .
CIS researchers said the average refugee will cost taxpayers roughly $ 60,000 over a lifetime , though adult refugees — due to their low educational attainment — cost taxpayers upwards of $ 133,000 .
“ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Academies ’ best-case scenario , comes close to suggesting that refugees who enter as adults will be net fiscal contributors , ” CIS researchers note .
“ Refugee-specific costs add about 22 percent over and above the cost of other immigrants , but low education by itself is enough to push adult refugees ’ estimated fiscal impact well into negative territory.
” The researchers argue “ it may be possible to help a greater number of displaced people overseas rather than paying to settle them ” in the U.S. – READ MORE Listen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ --

American taxpayers are billed up to $133,000 per refugee resettled in the United States over the course of a lifetime, a new study reveals.
Research by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) finds that each refugee resettled in the U.S. cost American taxpayers anywhere on average between $60,000 and $133,000 over the course of a lifetime.
CIS researchers said the average refugee will cost taxpayers roughly $60,000 over a lifetime, though adult refugees — due to their low educational attainment — cost taxpayers upwards of $133,000.
“No plausible model, not even the National Academies’ best-case scenario, comes close to suggesting that refugees who enter as adults will be net fiscal contributors,” CIS researchers note. “Refugee-specific costs add about 22 percent over and above the cost of other immigrants, but low education by itself is enough to push adult refugees’ estimated fiscal impact well into negative territory.”
The researchers argue “it may be possible to help a greater number of displaced people overseas rather than paying to settle them” in the U.S. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Gun owner who went viral wins North Carolina lieutenant governor GOP primary

A gun owner who went viral for delivering a compelling gun rights speech won the North Carolina lieutenant governor GOP primary , becoming the first African-American to achieve the feat .
“ Our message is so much more than the Second Amendment , which is a crucial issue , ” Republican Mark Robinson told “ Fox & Friends First.
” “ It ’ s a message that touches on all the topics conservative North Carolinians are concerned with today.
” Robinson said that he ’ s passionate about “ standing for the unborn.
” “ I believe that we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cause of life the same way that we purged slavery for the cause of liberty.
” Robinson also cited the importance of standing up for veterans , law enforcement and “ ending indoctrination in our public schooling.
” Robinson gained to the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor on Tuesday in a crowded field .
The former factory worker and daycare operator became a national spokesman of gun rights after a viral speech delivered before a North Carolina city council in 2016 .
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A gun owner who went viral for delivering a compelling gun rights speech won the North Carolina lieutenant governor GOP primary, becoming the first African-American to achieve the feat.
“Our message is so much more than the Second Amendment, which is a crucial issue,” Republican Mark Robinson told “Fox & Friends First.” “It’s a message that touches on all the topics conservative North Carolinians are concerned with today.”
Robinson said that he’s passionate about “standing for the unborn.”
“I believe that we need to purge abortion from our shores for the cause of life the same way that we purged slavery for the cause of liberty.”
Robinson also cited the importance of standing up for veterans, law enforcement and “ending indoctrination in our public schooling.”
Robinson gained to the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor on Tuesday in a crowded field. The former factory worker and daycare operator became a national spokesman of gun rights after a viral speech delivered before a North Carolina city council in 2016. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--REPORT: FBI Dropped Ball On Domestic Terrorists Who Killed 70 People

The FBI missed opportunities to stop homegrown jihadis from killing and injuring Americans between November 2009 and January 2017 , under the Obama administration and the leadership of the agency ’ s former director James Comey , an audit released this week by the inspector general ( IG ) at the Department of Justice ( DOJ ) revealed .
On Wednesday , Michael Horowitz , the DOJ IG who serves as the department ’ s internal government watchdog , reported : The FBI has acknowledged that various weaknesses related to its assessment process may have impacted its ability to fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed terrorist attacks in the United States .
Following these attacks , the FBI made various efforts to evaluate and improve its assessment process .
However , it has not ensured that identified areas for improvement were formalized and implemented into enhanced policies and procedures .
During our audit , we found at least six attacks committed in the United States by individuals who the FBI had previously assessed or investigated and who were subsequently categorized as HVEs .
The FBI reportedly defines “ HVEs as global jihad-inspired individuals who are in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the United States , and are not receiving individualized direction from a foreign terrorist organization ( FTO ) .
” Horowitz identified the six attacks by individuals who were under the FBI ’ s radar as : • The Fort Hood , Texas by Nidal Hassan on November 5 , 2009 , that left 13 people dead and wounded more than 30 others .
• The Boston Marathon attack by Tamerlan & Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on April 15 , 2013 , that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi on May 30 , 2015 , that left the two shooters dead and wounded at least one person .
• The Orlando Pulse Nightclub attack by Omar Mateen on June 12 , 2016 , that left 49 people dead and injured more than 50 others .
• The New York / New Jersey bombing attacks by Ahmad Rahami between September 15 and 17 , 2016 that injured about 30 people , but no fatalities .
• The Ft. Lauderdale Airport attack by Esteban Santiago on January 6 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injured more than 40 others , including six gunshot victims .
The cited terrorists killed a total of 70 people and injured scores of others .
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The FBI missed opportunities to stop homegrown jihadis from killing and injuring Americans between November 2009 and January 2017,under the Obama administration and the leadership of the agency’s former director James Comey, an audit released this week by the inspector general (IG) at the Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed.
On Wednesday, Michael Horowitz, the DOJ IG who serves as the department’s internal government watchdog, reported:
The FBI has acknowledged that various weaknesses related to its assessment process may have impacted its ability to fully investigate certain counterterrorism assessment subjects who later committed terrorist attacks in the United States. Following these attacks, the FBI made various efforts to evaluate and improve its assessment process. However, it has not ensured that identified areas for improvement were formalized and implemented into enhanced policies and procedures.
(…)
During our audit, we found at least six attacks committed in the United States by individuals who the FBI had previously assessed or investigated and who were subsequently categorized as HVEs [homegrown violent extremists].
The FBI reportedly defines “HVEs as global jihad-inspired individuals who are in the United States, have been radicalized primarily in the United States, and are not receiving individualized direction from a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).”
Horowitz identified the six attacks by individuals who were under the FBI’s radar as:
The Fort Hood, Texas by Nidal Hassan on November 5, 2009, that left 13 people dead and wounded more than 30 others.
The Boston Marathon attack by Tamerlan & Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on April 15, 2013, that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
The thwarted Garland, Texas attack by Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi on May 30, 2015, that left the two shooters dead and wounded at least one person.
The Orlando Pulse Nightclub attack by Omar Mateen on June 12, 2016, that left 49 people dead and injured more than 50 others.
The New York / New Jersey bombing attacks by Ahmad Rahami between September 15 and 17, 2016 that injured about 30 people, but no fatalities.
The Ft. Lauderdale Airport attack by Esteban Santiago on January 6, 2017, that killed five people and injured more than 40 others, including six gunshot victims.
The cited terrorists killed a total of 70 people and injured scores of others. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Republican lawmakers sound alarm over death of DHS whistleblower Philip Haney: ‘He was murdered’

Two Republican lawmakers — Reps. Louie Gohmert ( Texas ) and Steve King ( Iowa ) — are sounding the @ @ @ @ @ Philip Haney , the former Homeland Security official turned whistleblower during the Obama administration .
@ @ @ @ @ House floor on Feb. 28 , both congressmen bucked claims that Haney died by suicide @ @ @ @ @ standing on the floor here saying , Madame Speaker , I don ’ t believe @ @ @ @ @ , ” King said .
“ I expect that we ’ re going to get @ @ @ @ @ evidence that is coming to me indicates that he was murdered.
” “ Phil often @ @ @ @ @ never commit suicide , ' ” King explained , adding that he was a good @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , Gohmert explained in a lengthy speech that he , too , was @ @ @ @ @ so much so , in fact , that he and Haney had made a “ @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Two Republican lawmakers — Reps. Louie Gohmert (Texas) and Steve King (Iowa) — are sounding the alarm over the death of Philip Haney, the former Homeland Security official turned whistleblower during the Obama administration.
In little-noticed speeches on the House floor on Feb. 28, both congressmen bucked claims that Haney died by suicide.
“I’m standing on the floor here saying, Madame Speaker, I don’t believe that Phil Haney committed suicide,” King said. “I expect that we’re going to get a thorough investigation. The evidence that is coming to me indicates that he was murdered.”
“Phil often said, ‘I would never commit suicide,'” King explained, adding that he was a good friend of Haney’s.
Meanwhile, Gohmert explained in a lengthy speech that he, too, was good friends with Haney, so much so, in fact, that he and Haney had made a “mutual pact.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Democrat Strategist Justin Horwitz: Joe Biden Is ‘Mentally Deteriorating’

Democrat strategist and backer of Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) Justin Horwitz said during a Thursday appearance on Tucker Carlson Tonight that Joe Biden ( D ) is “ mentally deteriorating ” and that it will be a “ disaster ” if the Democrat establishment ’ s purported efforts to “ shield ” the former vice president prevail , leading to a head to head matchup with President Trump .
Horwitz , an outspoken Sanders supporter , spoke with Tucker Carlson Thursday night and discussed the Democrat establishment ’ s purported efforts to “ shield ” a “ mentally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He is a candidate that is mentally deteriorating .
People in the Democratic establishment say , ‘ Oh don ’ t say that.
’ They really believe that they can shield Joe Biden from public scrutiny and the reality is , they can ’ t , ” he said .
“ We all see what ’ s going on here and it ’ s going to be a disaster if we nominate Joe Biden , ” he added .
When asked by Carlson if he believes that the Democrat establishment is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Biden , Horwitz noted that “ everyone is perfectly aware with what is happening with Joe Biden , ” calling him a “ candidate in decline.
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Democrat strategist and backer of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Justin Horwitz said during a Thursday appearance on Tucker Carlson Tonight that Joe Biden (D) is “mentally deteriorating” and that it will be a “disaster” if the Democrat establishment’s purported efforts to “shield” the former vice president prevail, leading to a head to head matchup with President Trump.
Horwitz, an outspoken Sanders supporter, spoke with Tucker Carlson Thursday night and discussed the Democrat establishment’s purported efforts to “shield” a “mentally deteriorating” Biden from the public.
“He is a candidate that is mentally deteriorating. People in the Democratic establishment say, ‘Oh don’t say that.’ They really believe that they can shield Joe Biden from public scrutiny and the reality is, they can’t,” he said.
“We all see what’s going on here and it’s going to be a disaster if we nominate Joe Biden,” he added.
When asked by Carlson if he believes that the Democrat establishment is “perfectly aware” of what is happening with Biden, Horwitz noted that “everyone is perfectly aware with what is happening with Joe Biden,” calling him a “candidate in decline.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--Report: Obama’s DHS Inspector General Indicted on Sixteen Counts for Attempting to Defraud U.S. Gov

Charles K. Edwards , a former Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security , has been indicted on 16 counts relating to a scheme to steal software and databases containing the personal information of government employees so he could sell an enhanced version of that software to the Department of Agriculture , the Justice Department announced on Friday .
Edwards , 59 , and Murali Yamazula Venkata , a 54-year-old former subordinate , were charged with conspiracy to commit theft of government property and to defraud the United States , theft of government property , wire fraud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was also charged with destruction of records .
Edwards served as acting DHS inspector general from 2011 through 2013 under the Obama administration , the Washington Post reported in 2014 .
The DOJ alleges that between October 2014 and April 2017 , Edwards and Venkata stole software and records containing the personal identifying information of DHS and Postal Service employees so that Edwards ’ company , Delta Business Solutions , could sell an “ enhanced version ” of the software to the Department of Agriculture at a profit .
The DOJ also alleged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship ” with Venkata and other DHS employees to execute the scheme after he left the office in December 2013 .
Forbes was unable to reach Edwards , Venkata , or their attorneys for comment .
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Charles K. Edwards, a former Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has been indicted on 16 counts relating to a scheme to steal software and databases containing the personal information of government employees so he could sell an enhanced version of that software to the Department of Agriculture, the Justice Department announced on Friday.
Edwards, 59, and Murali Yamazula Venkata, a 54-year-old former subordinate, were charged with conspiracy to commit theft of government property and to defraud the United States, theft of government property, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
Venkata was also charged with destruction of records.
Edwards served as acting DHS inspector general from 2011 through 2013 under the Obama administration, the Washington Post reported in 2014.
The DOJ alleges that between October 2014 and April 2017, Edwards and Venkata stole software and records containing the personal identifying information of DHS and Postal Service employees so that Edwards’ company, Delta Business Solutions, could sell an “enhanced version” of the software to the Department of Agriculture at a profit.
The DOJ also alleged that Edwards “continued to leverage his relationship” with Venkata and other DHS employees to execute the scheme after he left the office in December 2013.
Forbes was unable to reach Edwards, Venkata, or their attorneys for comment. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-09--WATCH: Kevin McCarthy Says Democrats Delayed Vote On Coronavirus Funding So They Could Run Attack Ad

WATCH: Kevin McCarthy Says Democrats Delayed Vote On Coronavirus Funding So They Could Run Attack Ads

House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy ( R-CA ) told Fox News on Sunday that Democrats held onto the bill @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus so that they could run attack ads against members of the Republican Party @ @ @ @ @ against it , I don ’ t get that at all in the middle of @ @ @ @ @ ” Fox News ’ s Maria Bartiromo said .
“ No , and you would @ @ @ @ @ ” McCarthy responded .
“ But what ’ s even worse about this , we @ @ @ @ @ a week earlier .
The Democrats actually held this bill , so Congresswoman Bustos , @ @ @ @ @ could run ads against Republicans.
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House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told Fox News on Sunday that Democrats held onto the bill for emergency funding to combat the coronavirus so that they could run attack ads against members of the Republican Party.
“Three Republicans voting against it, I don’t get that at all in the middle of a crisis, sir,” Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo said.
“No, and you would have to ask them,” McCarthy responded. “But what’s even worse about this, we should have had this bill a week earlier. The Democrats actually held this bill, so Congresswoman Bustos, who runs the DCCC, could run ads against Republicans.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Journalists Argue Use of Term ‘Wuhan Virus’ is Racist as China Seeks to Obfuscate on Origins of Epid

Journalists Argue Use of Term ‘Wuhan Virus’ is Racist as China Seeks to Obfuscate on Origins of Epidemic

Journalists are calling Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other Republicans racist for referring to the deadly COVID-19 as the “ Wuhan virus , ” as the Chinese regime attempts to not only deny the origin of the coronavirus but blame the United States for its spread .
Pompeo referred to the coronavirus as “ Wuhan virus ” in a March 5 press conference and in interviews the following day .
Journalists accused Rep. Paul Gosar ( R. , Ariz. ) of racism for using the term , even as the congressman placed himself in self-quarantine after being exposed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ Wuhan virus ” was a direct rebuke of the Chinese Communist Party , which has begun to deny that the virus originated in China , even though it admitted as much in the early stages of the outbreak .
French newspaper La Croix reported Monday that the “ relentless Chinese propaganda machine ” has launched an effort to deny the Chinese origin of the coronavirus .
“ In the eyes of the Chinese Communist Party , that China could have been singled out as the source of the coronavirus is unacceptable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Everything that links China to the virus must be questioned and disappear from all history books.
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Journalists are calling Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other Republicans racist for referring to the deadly COVID-19 as the “Wuhan virus,” as the Chinese regime attempts to not only deny the origin of the coronavirus but blame the United States for its spread.
Pompeo referred to the coronavirus as “Wuhan virus” in a March 5 press conference and in interviews the following day. Journalists accused Rep. Paul Gosar (R., Ariz.) of racism for using the term, even as the congressman placed himself in self-quarantine after being exposed to the virus.
Just astoundingly gross to call it the Wuhan Virus. https://t.co/cMrsA59xTH — Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes) March 9, 2020
FYI: Calling #COVID19 the “Wuhan Virus” is racist. — David Gura (@davidgura) March 9, 2020
Pompeo’s use of “Wuhan virus” was a direct rebuke of the Chinese Communist Party, which has begun to deny that the virus originated in China, even though it admitted as much in the early stages of the outbreak.
French newspaper La Croix reported Monday that the “relentless Chinese propaganda machine” has launched an effort to deny the Chinese origin of the coronavirus. “In the eyes of the Chinese Communist Party, that China could have been singled out as the source of the coronavirus is unacceptable,” the paper said. “Everything that links China to the virus must be questioned and disappear from all history books.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--British Reporter: Many People Consider Meghan Markle ‘Five Steps Up From Trailer Trash’ (VIDEO)

On Saturday , a British reporter triggered outrage and had her interview with MSNBC cut off when she remarked that many people consider British Prince Harry ’ s wife , Meghan Markle , “ five steps up from trailer trash.
” Victoria Mather , who has been employed by The Telegraph and Vanity Fair , according to The Daily Mail , was being interviewed by MSNBC ’ s Lindsey Reiser regarding Prince Harry and his wife walking away from their royal duties when she commented , “ I think what has really , really upset the British public is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as only , you know , five clicks up from trailer trash , has actually tried to disrespect the queen .
And the queen is the most respected person , most respected woman , in the world.
” Prior to that comment , Mather opined that Markle opted out of being part of the royal family because she would be “ second-best ” to her sister-in-law , Princess Kate .
She stated , “ I don ’ t think Meghan Markle wanted to spend the rest of her life looking at Kate Middleton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second row to the future queen .
I don ’ t think she wanted — she didn ’ t want to be second best … I do hear that she gave Kate a knife for Christmas .
Which is quite something , isn ’ t it ?
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On Saturday, a British reporter triggered outrage and had her interview with MSNBC cut off when she remarked that many people consider British Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, “five steps up from trailer trash.”
Victoria Mather, who has been employed by The Telegraph and Vanity Fair, according to The Daily Mail, was being interviewed by MSNBC’s Lindsey Reiser regarding Prince Harry and his wife walking away from their royal duties when she commented, “I think what has really, really upset the British public is that Meghan Markle, who many people consider as only, you know, five clicks up from trailer trash, has actually tried to disrespect the queen. And the queen is the most respected person, most respected woman, in the world.”
Prior to that comment, Mather opined that Markle opted out of being part of the royal family because she would be “second-best” to her sister-in-law, Princess Kate. She stated, “I don’t think Meghan Markle wanted to spend the rest of her life looking at Kate Middleton’s back as she sat in the second row to the future queen. I don’t think she wanted — she didn’t want to be second best … I do hear that she gave Kate a knife for Christmas. Which is quite something, isn’t it?’ – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Ilhan Omar: ‘Our History Is Built on the Oppression of Black Bodies,’ Racism Fuels ‘American Power’

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-MN ) said on Capitol Hill Thursday that people should accept that American power comes from racism and that “ our history is built on the oppression of black bodies.
” “ From slavery to Jim Crow to redlining to mass incarceration to voter suppression , racism is part of the foundation of American power , ” Omar said at an panel discussion she hosted focused on “ racial justice.
” Omar began he remarks by quoting activist Angela Davis , who just happened to be among Time magazine ’ s 100 Women of the Year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist , ” Omar said .
“ We must be anti-racist.
” “ Angela Davis spoke those words nearly 50 years ago , but they continue to echo today , ” Omar said .
“ Our task as organizers is not only to all out the specific incidences of racism , ” Omar said .
“ It is to recognize that our history is built on the oppression of black bodies.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said on Capitol Hill Thursday that people should accept that American power comes from racism and that “our history is built on the oppression of black bodies.”
“From slavery to Jim Crow to redlining to mass incarceration to voter suppression, racism is part of the foundation of American power,” Omar said at an panel discussion she hosted focused on “racial justice.”
Omar began he remarks by quoting activist Angela Davis, who just happened to be among Time magazine’s 100 Women of the Year, published on Thursday.
“In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist,” Omar said. “We must be anti-racist.”
“Angela Davis spoke those words nearly 50 years ago, but they continue to echo today,” Omar said.
“Our task as organizers is not only to all out the specific incidences of racism,” Omar said. “It is to recognize that our history is built on the oppression of black bodies.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Bernie Sanders’ radical abortion agenda: ‘Free’ abortion for everyone, banning abstinence sex ed, an

Bernie Sanders’ radical abortion agenda: ‘Free’ abortion for everyone, banning abstinence sex ed, and defunding crisis pregnancy centers

2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) rolled out his “ reproductive health ” — i.e .
abortion — agenda over the weekend and it contains some extreme positions that are par for the course for the rest of his far-left and expensive political agenda .
To begin , Sanders ’ plan promises that , under his signature “ Medicare for All ” plan , “ the Hyde Amendment will be repealed and all reproductive health services will be provided free at the point of service.
” Of course , the government can not really make any commodity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but merely change how it is paid for and who pays for it , meaning that this would leave American taxpayers to pick up the tab for all abortion services .
But the proposal talks about more than covering the cost of abortion .
It adds that a Sanders administration would also invert one of President Trump ’ s more combatted pro-life policies — stripping abortion providers of Title X funding — by turning that defunding effort on pro-life pregnancy resource centers and threatening to strip them of Title X and “ other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the proposal also pledges to defend and increase government funding for Planned Parenthood — America ’ s largest abortion provider .
Sanders ’ abortion plan also addresses how America ’ s children would be educated on the subject of sex by vowing to ban “ ineffective abstinence-only sex education , ” rather than leaving the question of sexual education curricula up to parents and educators .
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2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) rolled out his “reproductive health” — i.e. abortion — agenda over the weekend and it contains some extreme positions that are par for the course for the rest of his far-left and expensive political agenda.
To begin, Sanders’ plan promises that, under his signature “Medicare for All” plan, “the Hyde Amendment will be repealed and all reproductive health services will be provided free at the point of service.” Of course, the government cannot really make any commodity or service truly “free,” but merely change how it is paid for and who pays for it, meaning that this would leave American taxpayers to pick up the tab for all abortion services.
But the proposal talks about more than covering the cost of abortion. It adds that a Sanders administration would also invert one of President Trump’s more combatted pro-life policies — stripping abortion providers of Title X funding — by turning that defunding effort on pro-life pregnancy resource centers and threatening to strip them of Title X and “other government funds.” At the same time, the proposal also pledges to defend and increase government funding for Planned Parenthood — America’s largest abortion provider.
Sanders’ abortion plan also addresses how America’s children would be educated on the subject of sex by vowing to ban “ineffective abstinence-only sex education,” rather than leaving the question of sexual education curricula up to parents and educators. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Colorado’s Ken Buck Dares Beto and Biden to Take His AR-15

Representative Ken Buck from Colorado challenged Beto O ’ Rourke and former Vice President Joe Biden to take his AR-15 out of his office .
O ’ Rourke , the failed Democratic presidential candidate , who was one of the first big hopefuls to drop out , endorsed Biden just before Super Tuesday , along with Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar , who had only just themselves withdrawn from the race .
The rallying of the so-called “ moderates ” around Biden was seen as an effort to stop Sanders .
O ’ Rourke had shot to notoriety in October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ re coming for your AR-15s , ” and said that he would get the police to remove the firearms of law-abiding citizens by force .
“ I want to make something clear , I ’ m going to guarantee you this is not the last you ’ ve seen of him , ” Biden said on Monday during a campaign rally with O ’ Rourke in Dallas .
“ You ’ re going to take care of the gun problem with me .
You ’ re going to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told O ’ Rourke that he was “ counting on ” the former congressman , adding “ we need you badly , the state needs you , the country needs you .
You ’ re the best !
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Representative Ken Buck from Colorado challenged Beto O’Rourke and former Vice President Joe Biden to take his AR-15 out of his office.
O’Rourke, the failed Democratic presidential candidate, who was one of the first big hopefuls to drop out, endorsed Biden just before Super Tuesday, along with Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar, who had only just themselves withdrawn from the race. The rallying of the so-called “moderates” around Biden was seen as an effort to stop Sanders. O’Rourke had shot to notoriety in October, telling people that “hell yes, we’re coming for your AR-15s,” and said that he would get the police to remove the firearms of law-abiding citizens by force.
I have just one message for Joe Biden and Beto O’Rourke, if you want to take everyone’s AR-15s, why don’t you swing by my office in Washington, D.C. and start with this one? Come and take it. #2A pic.twitter.com/jG2SiXetov — Congressman Ken Buck (@RepKenBuck) March 6, 2020
“I want to make something clear, I’m going to guarantee you this is not the last you’ve seen of him,” Biden said on Monday during a campaign rally with O’Rourke in Dallas. “You’re going to take care of the gun problem with me. You’re going to be the one who leads this effort.” Biden told O’Rourke that he was “counting on” the former congressman, adding “we need you badly, the state needs you, the country needs you. You’re the best!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--USSR Viewed ‘Socialist’ Bernie As Someone They Could ‘Exploit’ To Push ‘Propaganda,’ Report Says

The Soviet Union reportedly viewed socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) as a person that they could exploit to promote their propaganda because of his political views and his positive views of the communist nation .
The New York Times reported on Thursday night that newly discovered documents from Russia showed that Soviet officials sought to “ exploit Mr. Sanders ’ antiwar agenda for their own propaganda purposes.
” The Times noted that the Russian communists sought to exploit Sanders while he was the mayor of Burlington , Vermont , after he wrote that he wanted the U.S. and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends.
” “ They also show how the Kremlin viewed these sister city relationships as vehicles to sway American public opinion about the Soviet Union , ” the Times reported .
“ Nothing in the documents suggests that Mr. Sanders was the only local American official targeted for propaganda , or even that he was particularly receptive to it , though they do describe him as a socialist .
But the documents do show the Soviets ’ intensive preparation to use Mr. Sanders ’ interest in their country to their advantage.
” A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times stated : “ One of the most useful channels , in practice , for actively carrying out information-propaganda efforts has proved to be sister-city contact.
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The Soviet Union reportedly viewed socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) as a person that they could exploit to promote their propaganda because of his political views and his positive views of the communist nation.
The New York Times reported on Thursday night that newly discovered documents from Russia showed that Soviet officials sought to “exploit Mr. Sanders’ antiwar agenda for their own propaganda purposes.”
The Times noted that the Russian communists sought to exploit Sanders while he was the mayor of Burlington, Vermont, after he wrote that he wanted the U.S. and the U.S.S.R to “live together as friends.”
“They also show how the Kremlin viewed these sister city relationships as vehicles to sway American public opinion about the Soviet Union,” the Times reported. “Nothing in the documents suggests that Mr. Sanders was the only local American official targeted for propaganda, or even that he was particularly receptive to it, though they do describe him as a socialist. But the documents do show the Soviets’ intensive preparation to use Mr. Sanders’ interest in their country to their advantage.”
A Soviet Foreign Ministry document discovered by the Times stated: “One of the most useful channels, in practice, for actively carrying out information-propaganda efforts has proved to be sister-city contact.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--President Trump to Nominate Gen. Charles Brown Jr. as First Black Military Service Chief

President Trump has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q .
Brown Jr. to lead the Air Force as chief of staff , the Pentagon announced Monday .
If confirmed , he would be the military ’ s first black military service chief .
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced in a statement : Air Force Gen. Charles Q .
Brown Jr. has been nominated for appointment to the rank of general , with assignment as chief of staff , U.S. Air Force , Pentagon , Washington , District of Columbia .
Brown is currently serving as commander , Pacific Air Forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Command ; and executive director , Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff , Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam , Hawaii .
“ Congratulations to Gen. Charles Q .
Brown Jr. on his historic nomination to be Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force , ” he said in a statement .
“ Over the course of his 37-year career , he has completed multiple combat tours across the world , is currently serving as commander of Pacific Air Forces in the INDOPACOM theater , and has accumulated more than 2,900 flight hours , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Trump has nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to lead the Air Force as chief of staff, the Pentagon announced Monday. If confirmed, he would be the military’s first black military service chief.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced in a statement: Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. has been nominated for appointment to the rank of general, with assignment as chief of staff, U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Brown is currently serving as commander, Pacific Air Forces; air component commander for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command; and executive director, Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jim Inhofe (R-OK) commended the nomination.
“Congratulations to Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. on his historic nomination to be Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force,” he said in a statement.
“Over the course of his 37-year career, he has completed multiple combat tours across the world, is currently serving as commander of Pacific Air Forces in the INDOPACOM theater, and has accumulated more than 2,900 flight hours,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Defense Department Linguist Charged With Passing Highly Classified Intel to Hezbollah Operative

A linguist working for the Defense Department was charged with passing “ highly sensitive classified national defense information ” to a foreign national affiliated with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror group .
Mariam Taha Thompson is charged with compiling classified U.S. government information “ regarding active human assets , including their true names ” and passing it to Hezbollah operatives , the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday .
“ By compromising the identities of these human assets , Thompson placed the lives of the human assets and U.S. military personnel in grave danger , ” the Justice Department said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ While in a war zone , the defendant allegedly gave sensitive national defense information , including the names of individuals helping the United States , to a Lebanese national located overseas , ” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers said in a statement .
“ If true , this conduct is a disgrace , especially for someone serving as a contractor with the United States military .
This betrayal of country and colleagues will be punished.
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A linguist working for the Defense Department was charged with passing “highly sensitive classified national defense information” to a foreign national affiliated with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror group.
Mariam Taha Thompson is charged with compiling classified U.S. government information “regarding active human assets, including their true names” and passing it to Hezbollah operatives, the Department of Justice announced on Wednesday.
“By compromising the identities of these human assets, Thompson placed the lives of the human assets and U.S. military personnel in grave danger,” the Justice Department said in a statement on Thompson’s case.
“While in a war zone, the defendant allegedly gave sensitive national defense information, including the names of individuals helping the United States, to a Lebanese national located overseas,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers said in a statement. “If true, this conduct is a disgrace, especially for someone serving as a contractor with the United States military. This betrayal of country and colleagues will be punished.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Former DNC chair Howard Dean suggests Elise Stefanik deserved note telling her to ‘rot in hell’

Howard Dean , the former governor of Vermont and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee , suggests Rep. Elise @ @ @ @ @ a note telling her to “ rot in hell.
” While grocery shopping with her @ @ @ @ @ said that someone left a “ vile ” note on her car .
The note @ @ @ @ @ hell fascist pig.
” “ It is truly sad that the radical Far-Left can not @ @ @ @ @ , ” Stefanik said .
“ But this note is just sad hatred .
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Howard Dean, the former governor of Vermont and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, suggests Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) deserved a note telling her to “rot in hell.”
While grocery shopping with her husband on Saturday, Stefanik said that someone left a “vile” note on her car. The note read, “Rot in hell fascist pig.”
I don’t condone this, but “as ye sow, so shall ye reap”. There is no excuse for the note writer or for you. You are a shame to your district and to a democratic United States. https://t.co/k1rQL6rgnA — Howard Dean (@GovHowardDean) March 8, 2020
“It is truly sad that the radical Far-Left cannot see beyond their vicious hate,” Stefanik said. “But this note is just sad hatred. We are praying for the author.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Gayle King On CBS: ‘Some Would Call Abortion Murder’

Journalist Gayle King delivered a rather surprising presentation of the pro-life argument during a segment on “ CBS This Morning ” in which she grilled Planned Parenthood president Alexis McGill Johnson about abortion , arguing that some people would consider the practice murder .
Speaking about the current case before the Supreme Court regarding the state of Louisiana requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges to nearby hospitals , ensuring patient safety , Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil not only noted that pro-lifers consider abortion murder but also noted that the general public largely agrees with the Louisiana law .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ put numerous abortion providers out of business , forcing women to go to just a few select clinics .
“ There ’ s a recent poll by Kaiser that found the majority of Americans , 69 % support the idea of doctors having admitting privileges if they ’ re going to be doing abortions .
So is this a case where public opinion is out of line with the law or are you guys out of line with public opinion ?
” asked Dokoupil .
“ is one of the safest medical procedures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You would call it safe .
Some people would call it murder , ” Gayle King fired back .
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Journalist Gayle King delivered a rather surprising presentation of the pro-life argument during a segment on “CBS This Morning” in which she grilled Planned Parenthood president Alexis McGill Johnson about abortion, arguing that some people would consider the practice murder.
Speaking about the current case before the Supreme Court regarding the state of Louisiana requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges to nearby hospitals, ensuring patient safety, Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil not only noted that pro-lifers consider abortion murder but also noted that the general public largely agrees with the Louisiana law. Opponents of the law say it will put numerous abortion providers out of business, forcing women to go to just a few select clinics.
“There’s a recent poll by Kaiser that found the majority of Americans, 69% support the idea of doctors having admitting privileges if they’re going to be doing abortions. So is this a case where public opinion is out of line with the law or are you guys out of line with public opinion?” asked Dokoupil.
“[Abortion] is one of the safest medical procedures there is,” responded Johnson.
“You would call it safe. Some people would call it murder,” Gayle King fired back. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--WATCH: Whoopi Thinks “Dr. Jill Biden” Should be the Next Surgeon General…Except She’s a Teacher, Not

WATCH: Whoopi Thinks “Dr. Jill Biden” Should be the Next Surgeon General…Except She’s a Teacher, Not a Doctor

The ladies on “ The View ” already have Joe Biden in the White House .
They think he ’ @ @ @ @ @ ” So much so , they ’ re already picking his administration out for him @ @ @ @ @ all know senile Joe isn ’ t going to win and liberals will be even @ @ @ @ @ 2020 than they were in 2016 , but in the meantime , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Whoopi may want to brush up on her facts before she starts @ @ @ @ @ fantasy cabinet and administration .
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The ladies on “The View” already have Joe Biden in the White House. They think he’s a “sure deal.” So much so, they’re already picking his administration out for him.
Of course, we all know senile Joe isn’t going to win and liberals will be even more shocked and devastated in 2020 than they were in 2016, but in the meantime, it’s fun to watch them fantasize.
However, Whoopi may want to brush up on her facts before she starts picking Grandpa Joe’s fantasy cabinet and administration. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--NOT SORRY: Hillary Retracts Apology For Hiding Secret Email Server

When former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was found to have a secret email server in her house , she apologized .
“ As I look back at it now , even though it was allowed , I shouldn ’ t have used two accounts .
That was a mistake .
I ’ m sorry about that .
I take responsibility , ” she told ABC News in September 2015 .
But now she wants everyone to know that she ’ s not sorry anymore .
In the new Hulu documentary titled “ Hillary , ” released on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying campaign advisers told her to issue the statement .
“ We ’ ll just say what you did was a mistake .
It was dumb .
It ’ s over .
And that will end it .
I wasn ’ t convinced of that .
But I understood the frustration of my campaign , ” Clinton said .
“ So against my better judgment , I said , ‘ OK , fine.
’ ” “ It turned out to be a mistake because look at all the oxygen it was sucking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t end it , ” she added .
“ It didn ’ t end it at all .
And it never ended , it never ended.
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When former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was found to have a secret email server in her house, she apologized.
“As I look back at it now, even though it was allowed, I shouldn’t have used two accounts. That was a mistake. I’m sorry about that. I take responsibility,” she told ABC News in September 2015.
But now she wants everyone to know that she’s not sorry anymore.
In the new Hulu documentary titled “Hillary,” released on Friday, Clinton said she regrets offering the apology, saying campaign advisers told her to issue the statement.
“We’ll just say what you did was a mistake. It was dumb. It’s over. And that will end it. I wasn’t convinced of that. But I understood the frustration of my campaign,” Clinton said. “So against my better judgment, I said, ‘OK, fine.’”
“It turned out to be a mistake because look at all the oxygen it was sucking out of my campaign. But it didn’t end it,” she added. “It didn’t end it at all. And it never ended, it never ended.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Romney will vote to approve subpoena in Senate committee’s Hunter Biden probe

Sen. Mitt Romney is backing a new Senate probe involving Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that could be a thorn in the side of the former vice president as he campaigns for the White House .
Romney had expressed reservations on whether to join with the rest of the Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee on an expected vote next week to subpoena documents over concerns the investigation may appear politically driven .
But after assurances from the committee chairman , Sen. Ron Johnson , R-Wis. , Romney won ’ t thwart the effort , his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has expressed his concerns to Chairman Johnson , who has confirmed that any interview of the witness would occur in a closed setting without a hearing or public spectacle , ” said Liz Johnson , Romney ’ s communications director .
“ He will therefore vote to let the Chairman proceed to obtain the documents that have been offered.
” Republicans only have an 8-6 majority on the committee , so Romney was critical because a 7-7 tie would result in the vote failing .
The Utah senator was already in hot water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being the only Republican to vote in favor of impeaching the president for seeking an investigation by Ukraine into the Bidens that could muddy up the 2020 presidential election .
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Sen. Mitt Romney is backing a new Senate probe involving Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that could be a thorn in the side of the former vice president as he campaigns for the White House.
Romney had expressed reservations on whether to join with the rest of the Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee on an expected vote next week to subpoena documents over concerns the investigation may appear politically driven.
But after assurances from the committee chairman, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Romney won’t thwart the effort, his spokesperson said Friday.
“Senator Romney has expressed his concerns to Chairman Johnson, who has confirmed that any interview of the witness would occur in a closed setting without a hearing or public spectacle,” said Liz Johnson, Romney’s communications director. “He will therefore vote to let the Chairman proceed to obtain the documents that have been offered.”
Republicans only have an 8-6 majority on the committee, so Romney was critical because a 7-7 tie would result in the vote failing. The Utah senator was already in hot water with President Trump’s base for being the only Republican to vote in favor of impeaching the president for seeking an investigation by Ukraine into the Bidens that could muddy up the 2020 presidential election. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Biden Drug Epidemic Plan Out of Touch With Current Crisis

After more than 10 months on the campaign trail , Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Wednesday released his plan to address America ’ s drug crisis .
The Biden plan would pour $ 125 billion into the crisis over the next 10 years , more than any of his 2020 opponents had previously promised to spend .
In many ways , however , the plan mirrors other Democrats ’ approaches , focusing heavily on treatment and harm reduction , identifying pharmaceutical firms as the major perpetrators of the crisis while deemphasizing the role of law enforcement .
Biden ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bare lip service to the crisis ’ s current epicenter in Mexico and China suggests the former vice president is out of touch with the way the drug epidemic has shifted over the past several years .
The new plan debuted just weeks after the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control revealed a slight decline in drug overdose deaths in 2018 , down from roughly 70,000 in 2017 to just over 67,000 .
That figure , however , still makes 2018 the second deadliest year on record for drug overdose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release , Biden made allusions to the crisis , but had not placed it front and center as President Donald Trump did in his own campaign four years ago .
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After more than 10 months on the campaign trail, Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden on Wednesday released his plan to address America’s drug crisis.
The Biden plan would pour $125 billion into the crisis over the next 10 years, more than any of his 2020 opponents had previously promised to spend. In many ways, however, the plan mirrors other Democrats’ approaches, focusing heavily on treatment and harm reduction, identifying pharmaceutical firms as the major perpetrators of the crisis while deemphasizing the role of law enforcement.
Biden’s lack of emphasis on law enforcement and bare lip service to the crisis’s current epicenter in Mexico and China suggests the former vice president is out of touch with the way the drug epidemic has shifted over the past several years.
The new plan debuted just weeks after the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control revealed a slight decline in drug overdose deaths in 2018, down from roughly 70,000 in 2017 to just over 67,000. That figure, however, still makes 2018 the second deadliest year on record for drug overdose deaths. Prior to Wednesday’s release, Biden made allusions to the crisis, but had not placed it front and center as President Donald Trump did in his own campaign four years ago. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--NYC crime soars under Marxist Mayor de Blasio

Because of hard left-wing social policies , New York City is once more becoming the crime-ridden Democrat-run terror-dome it once was before GOP mayor Giuliani and GOP/Independent/Democrat mayor Bloomberg presided over a safe city .
Policies like community policing , broken windows-based actions ( enforcing penalties for minor crimes to deter major ones ) , and , yes , stop and frisk all combined to make New York a city where tourists and residents felt safe .
No longer .
Now , even the police are starting to balk at the absurd policies they are expected to enforce and work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has admitted to increases in reported crimes over the last two months , as arrests have gone down because of the mayor ’ s far-left crime-fighting ideas that blame the police , not the criminal , for crime .
There were 16,343 major crimes reported in New York City the first two months of 2020 , compared to 13,648 over the same period last year .
That ’ s a spike of 2,695 .
Out of those , the 299 major crimes committed by those released by de Blasio ’ s bail-reform ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bail altogether and just releases those arrested back to the street ) comprise 10 percent of the spike and 1.8 percent of all the city ’ s crime for the year .
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Because of hard left-wing social policies, New York City is once more becoming the crime-ridden Democrat-run terror-dome it once was before GOP mayor Giuliani and GOP/Independent/Democrat mayor Bloomberg presided over a safe city.
Policies like community policing, broken windows-based actions (enforcing penalties for minor crimes to deter major ones), and, yes, stop and frisk all combined to make New York a city where tourists and residents felt safe.
No longer. Now, even the police are starting to balk at the absurd policies they are expected to enforce and work under.
As such, the NYPD has admitted to increases in reported crimes over the last two months, as arrests have gone down because of the mayor’s far-left crime-fighting ideas that blame the police, not the criminal, for crime.
There were 16,343 major crimes reported in New York City the first two months of 2020, compared to 13,648 over the same period last year. That’s a spike of 2,695. Out of those, the 299 major crimes committed by those released by de Blasio’s bail-reform (which severely limits or does away with bail altogether and just releases those arrested back to the street) comprise 10 percent of the spike and 1.8 percent of all the city’s crime for the year. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Cory Booker Joins Former 2020 Dems in Backing Biden as Endorsements Continue to Pile Up

Sen. Cory Booker ( D-N.J. ) announced his intent to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden for president .
On @ @ @ @ @ Twitter with a candid photo of himself with Biden .
He also included a message @ @ @ @ @ and shared his reason for supporting him .
Booker tweeted , “ The answer to @ @ @ @ @ reignite our spirit of common purpose .
won ’ t only win – he ’ @ @ @ @ @ more that unites us than divides us .
He ’ ll restore honor to the @ @ @ @ @ most pressing challenges .
That ’ s why I ’ m proud to endorse Joe.
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) announced his intent to endorse former Vice President Joe Biden for president.
On Monday, Booker took to Twitter with a candid photo of himself with Biden. He also included a message about the Democratic presidential hopeful and shared his reason for supporting him.
The answer to hatred & division is to reignite our spirit of common purpose.@JoeBiden won’t only win – he’ll
show there’s more that unites us than divides us. He’ll restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Joe. pic.twitter.com/RcsnZs5mfQ — Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) March 9, 2020
Booker tweeted, “The answer to hatred & division is to reignite our spirit of common purpose. [Joe Biden] won’t only win – he’ll show there’s more that unites us than divides us. He’ll restore honor to the Oval Office and tackle our most pressing challenges. That’s why I’m proud to endorse Joe.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Hillary Says No Regulation Bars Secretary of State From Using Private Email Server. Pompeo Disagrees

Hillary Says No Regulation Bars Secretary of State From Using Private Email Server. Pompeo Disagrees (VIDEO)

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pushed back Friday against former secretary of state Hillary Clinton ’ s claim that there @ @ @ @ @ use of a private email server .
“ No , having a private email server @ @ @ @ @ on that is completely unlawful , ” Pompeo said during an interview on Fox & @ @ @ @ @ been investigated a lot , I think there might be a reason for that , @ @ @ @ @ We have an obligation , as senior leaders in the United States government , that @ @ @ @ @ available through and all the other mechanisms.
” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful @ @ @ @ @

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pushed back Friday against former secretary of state Hillary Clinton’s claim that there was no regulation against her use of a private email server.
“No, having a private email server and keeping your government records on that is completely unlawful,” Pompeo said during an interview on Fox & Friends.
“She has been investigated a lot, I think there might be a reason for that,” Pompeo added. “We have an obligation, as senior leaders in the United States government, that our records are protected and available through [the Freedom of Information Act] and all the other mechanisms.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Sanders Criticizes Democratic Party as He Suggests Buttigieg and Klobuchar Were ‘Forced’ Out (VIDEO)

Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) claims the Democratic Party is to blame for Sen. Amy Klobuchar ( D- Minn. @ @ @ @ @ , Ind.
, Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropping out of the presidential race .
In fact @ @ @ @ @ —who have since endorsed Joe Biden — were “ forced ” out of the race @ @ @ @ @ appeared on ABC News ’ This Week where he discussed the presidential race and the @ @ @ @ @ interview , he offered his take on the Democratic establishment .
“ One of the @ @ @ @ @ not surprised by was the power of the establishment to force Amy Klobuchar , who @ @ @ @ @ Buttigieg , who really worked extremely hard , as well , out of the race @ @ @ @ @ “ What was very clear from the media narrative and what the establishment wanted was @ @ @ @ @ coalesced around Biden.
” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below @

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) claims the Democratic Party is to blame for Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D- Minn.) and former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg dropping out of the presidential race.
In fact, Sanders claims both candidates —who have since endorsed Joe Biden — were “forced” out of the race. On Sunday, Sanders appeared on ABC News’ This Week where he discussed the presidential race and the Democratic party.
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Super Tuesday results: “One of the things I was kind of not surprised by was the power of the establishment to force Amy Klobuchar, who had worked so hard, Pete Buttigieg who had really worked extremely hard as well out of the race.” https://t.co/X1LhrSyd0J pic.twitter.com/Kj8dAl7kBL — This Week (@ThisWeekABC) March 8, 2020
During the interview, he offered his take on the Democratic establishment.
“One of the things I was kind of not surprised by was the power of the establishment to force Amy Klobuchar, who worked so hard, Pete Buttigieg, who really worked extremely hard, as well, out of the race,” Sanders said. “What was very clear from the media narrative and what the establishment wanted was to make sure that people coalesced around Biden.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Trump Rejects Invite To St. Patrick’s Day Lunch At Capitol, Rips Pelosi: ‘She Has Torn This Nation A

Trump Rejects Invite To St. Patrick’s Day Lunch At Capitol, Rips Pelosi: ‘She Has Torn This Nation Apart’

President Trump has rejected an invitation to attend a St. Patrick ’ s Day lunch at the U.S. Capitol , @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi ( D-CA ) , saying “ she has torn this nation apart.
” Presidents @ @ @ @ @ down Pennsylvania Avenue to join in the Irish festivities .
But Trump ’ s had @ @ @ @ @ Speaker has chosen to tear this Nation apart with her actions and her rhetoric , @ @ @ @ @ in moments where she so often chooses to drive discord and disunity , and will @ @ @ @ @ and strong ties between the United States and Ireland at the White House on March @ @ @ @ @ spokesman Judd Deere told Politico .
“ This is the first time a president has @ @ @ @ @ , when George W. Bush sat it out days before the United States invaded Iraq @ @ @ @ @ said .
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President Trump has rejected an invitation to attend a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the U.S. Capitol, proffered by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), saying “she has torn this nation apart.”
Presidents routinely make the 16-block trek down Pennsylvania Avenue to join in the Irish festivities. But Trump’s had enough.
“Since the Speaker has chosen to tear this Nation apart with her actions and her rhetoric, the president will not participate in moments where she so often chooses to drive discord and disunity, and will instead celebrate the rich history and strong ties between the United States and Ireland at the White House on March 12,” White House spokesman Judd Deere told Politico.
“This is the first time a president has skipped the lunch since 2003, when George W. Bush sat it out days before the United States invaded Iraq,” the political website said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Trump Administration Deporting Nazi Concentration Camp Guard Back To Germany

The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it was deporting a Nazi concentration camp guard , who was living in @ @ @ @ @ .
U.S. Immigration Judge Rebecca L. Holt issued the removal order against Friedrich Karl Berger @ @ @ @ @ because of his “ willing service as an armed guard of prisoners at a concentration @ @ @ @ @ ” The Department of Justice said in a statement that Berger served at the the @ @ @ @ @ 1945 near Meppen , Germany .
“ Judge Holt found that Meppen prisoners were held @ @ @ @ @ in ‘ atrocious ’ conditions and were exploited for outdoor forced labor , working , @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ to the point of exhaustion and death , ’ ” the DOJ said @ @ @ @ @ found , and Berger admitted , that he guarded prisoners to prevent them from escaping @ @ @ @ @ and on their way to the worksites and also on their way back to the @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it was deporting a Nazi concentration camp guard, who was living in Tennessee, back to Germany.
U.S. Immigration Judge Rebecca L. Holt issued the removal order against Friedrich Karl Berger, a German national, because of his “willing service as an armed guard of prisoners at a concentration camp where persecution took place.”
The Department of Justice said in a statement that Berger served at the the Neuengamme Concentration Camp system in 1945 near Meppen, Germany.
“Judge Holt found that Meppen prisoners were held during the winter of 1945 in ‘atrocious’ conditions and were exploited for outdoor forced labor, working, as at other Nazi camps, ‘to the point of exhaustion and death,’” the DOJ said. “The court further found, and Berger admitted, that he guarded prisoners to prevent them from escaping during their dawn-to-dusk workday, and on their way to the worksites and also on their way back to the subcamp in the evening.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Trump announces Mark Meadows to replace Mick Mulvaney as White House chief of staff

President Trump made a surprise announcement on Friday night that Rep. Mark Meadows , R-N.C. , would become his new White House chief of staff , replacing acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney .
“ I am pleased to announce that Congressman Mark Meadows will become White House Chief of Staff .
I have long known and worked with Mark , and the relationship is a very good one , ” Trump tweeted .
Meadows has become one of Trump ’ s most loyal defenders on Capitol Hill , particularly during the monthslong impeachment battle that ultimately ended with an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acting White House chief of staff in January 2019 , replacing Gen. John Kelly .
Mulvaney was also serving as the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB ) director .
Trump also announced that Mulvaney would become the U.S. special envoy for Northern Ireland .
“ I want to thank Acting Chief Mick Mulvaney for having served the Administration so well .
He will become the United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland .
Thank you !
” Trump said in a second tweet .
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President Trump made a surprise announcement on Friday night that Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., would become his new White House chief of staff, replacing acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.
“I am pleased to announce that Congressman Mark Meadows will become White House Chief of Staff. I have long known and worked with Mark, and the relationship is a very good one,” Trump tweeted.
Meadows has become one of Trump’s most loyal defenders on Capitol Hill, particularly during the monthslong impeachment battle that ultimately ended with an acquittal in February.
Mulvaney became the acting White House chief of staff in January 2019, replacing Gen. John Kelly. Mulvaney was also serving as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director.
Trump also announced that Mulvaney would become the U.S. special envoy for Northern Ireland.
“I want to thank Acting Chief Mick Mulvaney for having served the Administration so well. He will become the United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. Thank you!” Trump said in a second tweet. – READ MORE
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