truepundit--2020-05-14--NYC health head rejected NYPD mask plea: ‘I don’t give 2 rats’ a–es about your cops’

New York City ’ s health commissioner blew off an urgent NYPD request for 500,000 surgical masks as the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ high-ranking police official that “ I don ’ t give two rats ’ a–es about @ @ @ @ @ Post has learned .
Dr. Oxiris Barbot made the heartless remark during a brief phone @ @ @ @ @ NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan , sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ masks but she said she could only provide 50,000 , the sources said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ two rats ’ a–es about your cops , ” Barbot said , according to sources @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

New York City’s health commissioner blew off an urgent NYPD request for 500,000 surgical masks as the coronavirus crisis mounted — telling a high-ranking police official that “I don’t give two rats’ a–es about your cops,” The Post has learned.
Dr. Oxiris Barbot made the heartless remark during a brief phone conversation in late March with NYPD Chief of Department Terence Monahan, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Monahan asked Barbot for 500,000 masks but she said she could only provide 50,000, the sources said.
“I don’t give two rats’ a–es about your cops,” Barbot said, according to sources. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Virginia Gov Asks For Help Enforcing Continued Lockdown. Sheriff Says No Way.

A Virginia sheriff has rejected a request by Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam to help enforce a mandatory lockdown on @ @ @ @ @ part of the state .
Culpepper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins announced on Tuesday that he @ @ @ @ @ s partial lockdown order , which has already been rolled back from much of the @ @ @ @ @ law enforcement agencies in the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District were contacted today by the district @ @ @ @ @ Kartchner .
The purpose was to request assistance on enforcement of Governor Northam ’ s @ @ @ @ @ Jenkins said in a statement .
“ My response to that request is that we @ @ @ @ @ freedoms of our citizens to enforce an edict of the Governor .
I do not @ @ @ @ @ other jurisdictions in the health district , ” Jenkins said .
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A Virginia sheriff has rejected a request by Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to help enforce a mandatory lockdown on certain businesses in the northern part of the state.
Culpepper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins announced on Tuesday that he would not enforce Northam’s partial lockdown order, which has already been rolled back from much of the state.
“Heads of law enforcement agencies in the Rappahannock Rapidan Health District were contacted today by the district health director, Dr. Wade Kartchner. The purpose was to request assistance on enforcement of Governor Northam’s Executive Order 61,” Jenkins said in a statement.
“My response to that request is that we will not trample the constitutional freedoms of our citizens to enforce an edict of the Governor. I do not speak for any of the other jurisdictions in the health district,” Jenkins said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Chinese State Media Warn Country Will Interfere in U.S. Election

China is threatening to meddle in the upcoming U.S. presidential election as retribution for a flurry of American lawsuits seeking @ @ @ @ @ the spread of the coronavirus .
The Communist Party “ won ’ t just strike @ @ @ @ @ impose countermeasures that will make them feel pain , ” according to the Global Times @ @ @ @ @ the regime .
“ Republicans who have been groundlessly accusing China and inflaming the ‘ @ @ @ @ @ farce will face severe consequences , sources said , noting that the aftermath will also @ @ @ @ @ , while business and trade between Missouri and China will be further soured , ” @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

China is threatening to meddle in the upcoming U.S. presidential election as retribution for a flurry of American lawsuits seeking to hold Beijing accountable for the spread of the coronavirus.
The Communist Party “won’t just strike back symbolically, but will impose countermeasures that will make them feel pain,” according to the Global Times, an outlet controlled by the regime.
“Republicans who have been groundlessly accusing China and inflaming the ‘holding China accountable’ political farce will face severe consequences, sources said, noting that the aftermath will also impact the upcoming November elections, while business and trade between Missouri and China will be further soured,” the paper reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--FBI serves warrant against Senate intel chair, seizes cellphone

The Federal Bureau of Investigation served a warrant against Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr ( R-N.C. ) as part @ @ @ @ @ questionable stock market actions during the coronavirus pandemic .
Burr came under fire when reports @ @ @ @ @ a majority of his stock market holdings after attending a grave congressional briefing about the @ @ @ @ @ .
The FBI seized Burr ’ s cellphone on Wednesday night according to a law @ @ @ @ @ the Los Angeles Times .
Burr is accused of violating laws barring the profiting from @ @ @ @ @ of official congressional work .
He has denied the accusations and called the NPR story @ @ @ @ @ piece ” in tweets from February .
The report from ProPublica said that Burr sold @ @ @ @ @ million worth of stocks in 33 separate transactions .
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation served a warrant against Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) as part of an investigation into his questionable stock market actions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Burr came under fire when reports surfaced that he had sold a majority of his stock market holdings after attending a grave congressional briefing about the burgeoning coronavirus pandemic in February.
The FBI seized Burr’s cellphone on Wednesday night according to a law enforcement official who spoke to the Los Angeles Times.
Burr is accused of violating laws barring the profiting from information learned in the course of official congressional work.
He has denied the accusations and called the NPR story a “a tabloid-style hit piece” in tweets from February. The report from ProPublica said that Burr sold as much as $1.72 million worth of stocks in 33 separate transactions. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--WATCH: Barstool Sports Founder’s Profanity-Laced Monologue Against Lockdown Measures: ‘When Did Flat

WATCH: Barstool Sports Founder’s Profanity-Laced Monologue Against Lockdown Measures: ‘When Did Flattening The Curve Turn Into Finding The Cure’

On Wednesday , Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy unleashed a torrent of criticism over excessive lockdown measures and lambasted state officials over ever-moving goalposts when it comes to the strategy of facing the novel coronavirus .
“ What the f*** is going on ?
” Portnoy started the video stream , which now has over 3 million views .
“ When did this become , ‘ flatten the curve ’ , ‘ flatten the curve ’ , ‘ flatten the curve ’ , to we have to find a cure or everyone is gon na die ?
” “ Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough dude , I was always like , this guy has no agenda … gets in front of the Senate , he ’ s like , we ’ re reopening the country too fast everyone ’ s dead .
Where ’ d that come from ?
And the L.A. mayor , we ’ re not opening the city until we find a cure ?
What ?
Find a cure ?
Who says we ’ re gon na find a cure ?
We haven ’ t have a cure to cancer , it took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we even have a cure ?
So , the economy is just shut down ?
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On Wednesday, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy unleashed a torrent of criticism over excessive lockdown measures and lambasted state officials over ever-moving goalposts when it comes to the strategy of facing the novel coronavirus.
Emergency Press Conference – When Did Flattening The Curve Turn Into Finding The Cure pic.twitter.com/ZaSTxL6Tuc — Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) May 14, 2020
“What the f*** is going on?” Portnoy started the video stream, which now has over 3 million views. “When did this become, ‘flatten the curve’, ‘flatten the curve’, ‘flatten the curve’, to we have to find a cure or everyone is gonna die?”
“Like, [Dr. Anthony] Fauci, seems like a nice enough dude, I was always like, this guy has no agenda … [He] gets in front of the Senate, he’s like, we’re reopening the country too fast everyone’s dead. Where’d that come from? And the L.A. mayor, we’re not opening the city until we find a cure? What? Find a cure? Who says we’re gonna find a cure? We haven’t have a cure to cancer, it took AIDS 20 years or whatever, do we even have a cure? So, the economy is just shut down? – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Trump Presses Graham to Call on Obama to Testify

President Donald Trump is pressing Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) to call for former President Barack Obama @ @ @ @ @ The president took to Twitter on Thursday with a statement to Graham about what he @ @ @ @ @ political crime and scandal in the history of the USA.
” Accusing Obama of knowing @ @ @ @ @ any specific details about the alleged crime , Trump is demanding that Graham initiate a @ @ @ @ @ testimony .
“ If I were a Senator or Congressman , the first person I @ @ @ @ @ the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA , by FAR @ @ @ @ @ .
He knew EVERYTHING , ” Trump tweeted , adding , “ Do it , @ @ @ @ @ more Mr. Nice Guy .
No more talk !
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President Donald Trump is pressing Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to call for former President Barack Obama to testify before Congress.
The president took to Twitter on Thursday with a statement to Graham about what he describes as the “biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA.”
Accusing Obama of knowing “everything” without offering any specific details about the alleged crime, Trump is demanding that Graham initiate a request for Obama’s testimony.
“If I were a Senator or Congressman, the first person I would call to testify about the biggest political crime and scandal in the history of the USA, by FAR, is former President Obama. He knew EVERYTHING,” Trump tweeted, adding, “Do it [Lindsey Graham], just do it. No more Mr. Nice Guy. No more talk!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Pelosi Coronavirus Plan Orders Felons, Illegal Aliens to Be Freed from Prison

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s ( D-CA ) latest Chinese coronavirus relief package includes a mandate that federal inmates , as well as local convicts and illegal aliens , be released from jail so long as a court considers them “ non-violent ” offenders .
Pelosi ’ s plan would order the release of federal prisoners , illegal aliens in federal immigration detention facilities , and local convicts if they are considered by the courts and judicial officers to not be a threat to the community .
Of course , violent criminals often plead down to shorten their prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed that more than 97 percent of federal convicts had taken plea deals rather than going to trial for more serious criminal charges .
A summary of the legislation notes : During a declared national emergency relating to a communicable disease , mandates the release into community supervision of federal prisoners and pretrial detainees who are non-violent and , for instance , pregnant women , juveniles , older prisoners and detainees , and those with certain medical conditions .
Modifies probation and supervised release policies to avoid unnecessary in-person contact with probation officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supervised and those imprisoned for violations .
Mandates the release of non-violent pretrial defendants on their own recognizance .
Provides $ 600 million in funding to address the COVID-19 crisis in state and local prisons and jails , including $ 500 million to states and local governments that operate correctional facilities to provide testing and treatment of COVID-19 for incarcerated individuals by creating two grant programs—one focused on the release of low-risk individuals who are currently incarcerated and another aimed at reducing COVID-19 exposure for those individuals who are arrested ; $ 75 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ program to encourage states and localities to adopt practices that promote juvenile safety and rehabilitation without unnecessarily exposing youth to incarceration during this crisis ; and $ 25 million for a grant program for state and local governments that operate correctional facilities for rapid testing of inmates who are leaving correctional custody .
This section requires DHS to review the immigration files of all individuals in the custody of ICE to assess the need for continued detention .
Individuals who are not subject to mandatory detention shall be prioritized for release , either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detention program , unless the individual is a threat to public safety or national security .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) latest Chinese coronavirus relief package includes a mandate that federal inmates, as well as local convicts and illegal aliens, be released from jail so long as a court considers them “non-violent” offenders.
Pelosi’s plan would order the release of federal prisoners, illegal aliens in federal immigration detention facilities, and local convicts if they are considered by the courts and judicial officers to not be a threat to the community.
Of course, violent criminals often plead down to shorten their prison sentences. Federal data released in 2018 revealed that more than 97 percent of federal convicts had taken plea deals rather than going to trial for more serious criminal charges.
A summary of the legislation notes: During a declared national emergency relating to a communicable disease, mandates the release into community supervision of federal prisoners and pretrial detainees who are non-violent and, for instance, pregnant women, juveniles, older prisoners and detainees, and those with certain medical conditions. Modifies probation and supervised release policies to avoid unnecessary in-person contact with probation officers and to reduce the numbers of those supervised and those imprisoned for violations. Mandates the release of non-violent pretrial defendants on their own recognizance. [Emphasis added]
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Provides $600 million in funding to address the COVID-19 crisis in state and local prisons and jails, including $500 million to states and local governments that operate correctional facilities to provide testing and treatment of COVID-19 for incarcerated individuals by creating two grant programs—one focused on the release of low-risk individuals who are currently incarcerated and another aimed at reducing COVID-19 exposure for those individuals who are arrested; $75 million in funding to a new grant program to encourage states and localities to adopt practices that promote juvenile safety and rehabilitation without unnecessarily exposing youth to incarceration during this crisis; and $25 million for a grant program for state and local governments that operate correctional facilities for rapid testing of inmates who are leaving correctional custody. [Emphasis added]
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This section requires DHS to review the immigration files of all individuals in the custody of ICE to assess the need for continued detention. Individuals who are not subject to mandatory detention shall be prioritized for release, either on recognizance or into an alternative to detention program, unless the individual is a threat to public safety or national security. [Emphasis added] – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Lockdown-flouting speakeasies popping up throughout Manhattan

Speak-easies are back in New York .
And not the tourist traps that have been filling perfectly good storage space in the backs of bodegas , pizzerias and pet stores across Williamsburg for a decade — but actual illicit drinking dens .
Page Six is told that a famous Upper East Side bar and lounge as well as a trendy downtown hotel have been opening up in spite of the coronavirus lockdown — but strictly for discreet friends of the owners and managers .
Meanwhile , the New York Post revealed this week that the Lower East Side ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small invite-only party in early May .
“ I know at least five people who were at on Monday night , ” said a source .
“ I called one of them and said , ‘ I heard you were at last night , and she sounded shocked .
She said , ‘ How did you know !
’ ” The source said that the spot has opened for several such surreptitious shindigs .
After The Post published a picture of La Boîte that appeared to show a gathering of “ over a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the club ’ s manager denied that there had been any parties there .
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Speak-easies are back in New York.
And not the tourist traps that have been filling perfectly good storage space in the backs of bodegas, pizzerias and pet stores across Williamsburg for a decade — but actual illicit drinking dens.
Page Six is told that a famous Upper East Side bar and lounge as well as a trendy downtown hotel have been opening up in spite of the coronavirus lockdown — but strictly for discreet friends of the owners and managers.
Meanwhile, the New York Post revealed this week that the Lower East Side’s Omar’s La Boîte hosted a small invite-only party in early May. “I know at least five people who were at [the hotel bar] on Monday night,” said a source. “I called one of them and said, ‘I heard you were at [said hotel bar] last night, and she sounded shocked. She said, ‘How did you know!’”
The source said that the spot has opened for several such surreptitious shindigs. After The Post published a picture of La Boîte that appeared to show a gathering of “over a dozen revelers with no masks in sight,” the club’s manager denied that there had been any parties there. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Rand Paul: Biden ‘Caught Red-Handed’ Using Govt. Spy Powers Against ‘Political Opponent’ (VIDEO)

Sen. Rand Paul ( R-KY ) reacted Wednesday to former Vice President Joe Biden being one of several top Obama @ @ @ @ @ intelligence from unmasking requests targeting former Trump national security advisor Mike Flynn — according to @ @ @ @ @ of National Intelligence Richard Grenell — stating that the presumptive Democrat nominee was “ caught @ @ @ @ @ powers to “ go after a political opponent.
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.@RandPaul: “Remember we went through this thing called impeachment? They said President @realDonaldTrump was using the govt to go after a political opponent? This is VP Biden using the spying powers of the US to go after a political opponent. He’s caught red-handed here.” pic.twitter.com/r0j7falhQq — The Hill (@thehill) May 13, 2020
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) reacted Wednesday to former Vice President Joe Biden being one of several top Obama officials who may have received intelligence from unmasking requests targeting former Trump national security advisor Mike Flynn — according to newly-declassified documents by acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell — stating that the presumptive Democrat nominee was “caught red-handed” using U.S. spy powers to “go after a political opponent.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Florida governor willing to host teams for restart of sports

Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues , just like Arizona , when play resumes following shutdowns caused by the new coronavirus .
“ One thing I am going to do , probably this week , is all professional sports are welcome here for practicing and for playing , ” Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis said during a news conference Wednesday .
“ Now , we ’ re not going to necessarily have fans.
” Arizona Gov .
Doug Ducey said a day earlier that his state is open to games without spectators for all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s been reports that Major League Soccer may want to have their season in Orlando .
Do it .
We want to have you here , ” said DeSantis , a Republican like Ducey .
“ We want to have the basketball practicing again .
We would love to have the Major League Baseball .
And I think the message is that our people are starved to have some of this back in their lives .
It ’ s an important part of people ’ s lives .
So we want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think we can certainly do it in a way that ’ s been safe.
” MLB ’ s opening day was pushed back from March 26 .
Half of the 30 teams hold spring training in Florida , and MLB has considered plans in which teams would use their spring training ballparks if they are not allowed to play at their regular-season homes .
“ We have had events , UFC , these other things , ” DeSantis said .
“ There ’ s a charity golf event in Juno Beach on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be on NBC at Seminole Golf Club .
The next week Tiger Woods , Phil Mickelson ( are ) going to be at Medalist in Hobe Sound .
So we want all that.
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Florida is willing to be a restart site for professional sports leagues, just like Arizona, when play resumes following shutdowns caused by the new coronavirus.
“One thing I am going to do, probably this week, is all professional sports are welcome here for practicing and for playing,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a news conference Wednesday. “Now, we’re not going to necessarily have fans.”
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said a day earlier that his state is open to games without spectators for all the major sports starting Saturday.
“There’s been reports that Major League Soccer may want to have their season in Orlando. Do it. We want to have you here,” said DeSantis, a Republican like Ducey. “We want to have the basketball practicing again. We would love to have the Major League Baseball. And I think the message is that our people are starved to have some of this back in their lives. It’s an important part of people’s lives. So we want to be able to do that. I think we can certainly do it in a way that’s been safe.”
MLB’s opening day was pushed back from March 26. Half of the 30 teams hold spring training in Florida, and MLB has considered plans in which teams would use their spring training ballparks if they are not allowed to play at their regular-season homes.
“We have had events, UFC, these other things,” DeSantis said. “There’s a charity golf event in Juno Beach on Sunday. It’s going to be on NBC at Seminole Golf Club. The next week Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson (are) going to be at Medalist in Hobe Sound. So we want all that.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Nearly 40% of low-income workers lost their jobs in March

The Federal Reserve Bank on Thursday reported just how unequally the coronavirus-induced economic downturn is hitting Americans .
On one hand , lower-income people are getting slammed .
Nearly 40 % of those with a household income below $ 40,000 reported a job loss in March , according to the Economic Well-Being of US Households report .
At the same time , for the majority of adults , their income and ability to pay current bills appeared to remain generally stable during the initial weeks of the coronavirus pandemic .
Also essentially unchanged was the percentage of people who reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 400 emergency expense entirely using cash , savings , or a credit card at the next statement .
The findings back up other reports that show that lower-income Americans , as well as black and Hispanic people , are bearing the brunt of the outbreak ’ s financial fallout .
They are more likely to work in sectors that are laying off or furloughing workers , such as food services .
More than one in five Americans have filed initial jobless claims since the pandemic began .
From the start of March through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adults said they lost a job , were furloughed or had their hours reduced , the Fed report found .
More than one-third of these folks expected to have difficulty paying their bills in April .
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The Federal Reserve Bank on Thursday reported just how unequally the coronavirus-induced economic downturn is hitting Americans.
On one hand, lower-income people are getting slammed. Nearly 40% of those with a household income below $40,000 reported a job loss in March, according to the Economic Well-Being of US Households report.
At the same time, for the majority of adults, their income and ability to pay current bills appeared to remain generally stable during the initial weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. Also essentially unchanged was the percentage of people who reported they could pay off an unexpected $400 emergency expense entirely using cash, savings, or a credit card at the next statement.
The findings back up other reports that show that lower-income Americans, as well as black and Hispanic people, are bearing the brunt of the outbreak’s financial fallout. They are more likely to work in sectors that are laying off or furloughing workers, such as food services. More than one in five Americans have filed initial jobless claims since the pandemic began.
From the start of March through early April 2020, 19% of adults said they lost a job, were furloughed or had their hours reduced, the Fed report found. More than one-third of these folks expected to have difficulty paying their bills in April. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Poll: 40% of Families More Likely to Homeschool When Pandemic Ends

A RealClear Opinion Research poll released Thursday found 40 percent of families are more likely to choose to homeschool their @ @ @ @ @ learning once the coronavirus pandemic subsides .
The survey asked parents , “ Are you @ @ @ @ @ enroll your son or daughter in a homeschool , neighborhood homeschool co-op , or virtual @ @ @ @ @ over ?
” Of the 626 parents who responded , 40.8 percent said they were @ @ @ @ @ do so , while 31.1 percent replied they were “ less likely.
” With political @ @ @ @ @ 45.7 percent of parents who said they would be “ more likely ” to homeschool @ @ @ @ @ 42.3 percent identified as Republican .
Among those parents who said they were “ more @ @ @ @ @ 36.3 percent were white , 50.4 percent were black , 38.2 percent were Hispanic , @ @ @ @ @ .
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A RealClear Opinion Research poll released Thursday found 40 percent of families are more likely to choose to homeschool their children or engage in virtual learning once the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
The survey asked parents, “Are you more or less likely to enroll your son or daughter in a homeschool, neighborhood homeschool co-op, or virtual school once the lockdowns are over?”
Of the 626 parents who responded, 40.8 percent said they were “more likely” to do so, while 31.1 percent replied they were “less likely.”
With political party as a factor, 45.7 percent of parents who said they would be “more likely” to homeschool identified as Democrat, while 42.3 percent identified as Republican.
Among those parents who said they were “more likely” to homeschool, 36.3 percent were white, 50.4 percent were black, 38.2 percent were Hispanic, and 53.8 percent were Asian. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Corona-Daze: Average Person Forgets What Day It Is Five Times Per Week!

What day is it again ?
If you ’ ve been feeling like all days blur together lately , you ’ re definitely not alone .
As millions of Americans continue to spend 24 hours per day at home during the coronavirus pandemic , it ’ s become worryingly common for people to forget what day it is .
According to a new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults , the average person can ’ t seem to recall which day it is five times per week .
Another 80 % said that each day is just like the one before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of respondents didn ’ t even know what day it was when they filled out the survey , which was commissioned by RXBAR .
Clearly , all of this monotony isn ’ t exactly healthy , both mentally and physically .
A significant portion of participants ( 65 % ) said they ’ re struggling to stay motivated during this lockdown period .
Nearly 75 % have “ given up on real clothes ” and spend all day every day in sweats .
Many respondents are also having a hard time getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; many constantly feel unprepared for professional zoom calls , and 69 % just can ’ t focus on work tasks while at home .
Meanwhile , a full 50 % are doing their best to keep up an exercise routine and 39 % are trying to stick to a set schedule to help maintain a sense of normalcy .
Other reported ways Americans are staying positive these days are using snacks as a motivator ( 36 % ) , keeping a to-do list ( 34 % ) , asking a friend or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % ) , giving oneself small rewards for finishing tasks ( 31 % ) , and dressing for work like everything is normal ( 22 % ) .
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What day is it again? If you’ve been feeling like all days blur together lately, you’re definitely not alone. As millions of Americans continue to spend 24 hours per day at home during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s become worryingly common for people to forget what day it is. According to a new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, the average person can’t seem to recall which day it is five times per week.
Another 80% said that each day is just like the one before at this point.
Humorously, 59% of respondents didn’t even know what day it was when they filled out the survey, which was commissioned by RXBAR.
Clearly, all of this monotony isn’t exactly healthy, both mentally and physically. A significant portion of participants (65%) said they’re struggling to stay motivated during this lockdown period. Nearly 75% have “given up on real clothes” and spend all day every day in sweats.
Many respondents are also having a hard time getting in the right head space for work; many constantly feel unprepared for professional zoom calls, and 69% just can’t focus on work tasks while at home.
Meanwhile, a full 50% are doing their best to keep up an exercise routine and 39% are trying to stick to a set schedule to help maintain a sense of normalcy. Other reported ways Americans are staying positive these days are using snacks as a motivator (36%), keeping a to-do list (34%), asking a friend or partner to hold them accountable (32%), giving oneself small rewards for finishing tasks (31%), and dressing for work like everything is normal (22%). – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--TOP HIV/AIDS Research Pioneer Dr. Mikovits: ‘Social Distancing’ Used to Control & Monitor YOU; NO ME

TOP HIV/AIDS Research Pioneer Dr. Mikovits: ‘Social Distancing’ Used to Control & Monitor YOU; NO MEDICAL PROOF it Keeps YOU Safe from Virus

Listen to “ Ep .
23 — PAYBACK : Dr. Judy Mikovits Comes Out Swinging & Dropping Bombs On Dr. @ @ @ @ @ the Coronavirus Con Job ” on Spreaker .
The widespread six-foot social distancing ‘ rule @ @ @ @ @ out on little Twister-game-like circles does nothing to keep you safe from any virus , @ @ @ @ @ virologist Dr. Judy Mikovits who attacked the practice as nothing more than a way to @ @ @ @ @ Mikovits ’ offered her medical opinion on social distancing during an epic interview on the @ @ @ @ @ Listen above ) And Mikovits , whose new bestselling book details how Dr. Fauci had @ @ @ @ @ no punches on the podcast while dropping bombshells on the corrupt U.S. government medical and @ @ @ @ @ are being lied to about the coronavirus .
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The widespread six-foot social distancing ‘rule’ that has Americans camped out on little Twister-game-like circles does nothing to keep you safe from any virus, according to whistleblower and pioneer virologist Dr. Judy Mikovits who attacked the practice as nothing more than a way to control and monitor Americans. Mikovits’ offered her medical opinion on social distancing during an epic interview on the Thomas Paine Podcast. (Listen above)
And Mikovits, whose new bestselling book details how Dr. Fauci had her illegally imprisoned, pulls no punches on the podcast while dropping bombshells on the corrupt U.S. government medical and research cartel and how Americans are being lied to about the coronavirus. (Listen above)


truepundit--2020-05-14--Heartbreaking: Michigan Gov. Whitmer Strips 77-Year-Old Barber of His License Without Due Process

A Michigan barber who reopened his shop in defiance of Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s coronavirus shutdown orders had his license temporarily stripped Wednesday .
Karl Manke , 77 , became a symbol of resistance when he opened the doors of his Owosso shop on May 4 and refused to close , pledging to keep his doors open until police arrest him or “ Jesus walks in.
” After a judge declined to sign an order to shut down his shop Monday without first holding a hearing , state regulators opted to suspend Manke ’ s barber and shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we take action to protect the public and do our part to help save lives , ” Attorney General Dana Nessel said .
However , Manke ’ s attorney , Dave Kallman , told the Lansing State Journal that the state ’ s action against the 77-year-old barber is “ an abuse of power.
” “ I think it ’ s totally vindictive , ” Kallman said .
“ It ’ s petty , it ’ s totally in retribution because they didn ’ t like the court order from earlier this week.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair until the suspension is served ; it had not reached the barber ’ s hands as of Wednesday afternoon , the paper reported .
He can ask for an immediate hearing with an administrative law judge at the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to fight the order .
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A Michigan barber who reopened his shop in defiance of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus shutdown orders had his license temporarily stripped Wednesday.
Karl Manke, 77, became a symbol of resistance when he opened the doors of his Owosso shop on May 4 and refused to close, pledging to keep his doors open until police arrest him or “Jesus walks in.”
After a judge declined to sign an order to shut down his shop Monday without first holding a hearing, state regulators opted to suspend Manke’s barber and shop licenses.
“It is paramount that we take action to protect the public and do our part to help save lives,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said.
However, Manke’s attorney, Dave Kallman, told the Lansing State Journal that the state’s action against the 77-year-old barber is “an abuse of power.”
“I think it’s totally vindictive,” Kallman said. “It’s petty, it’s totally in retribution because they didn’t like the court order from earlier this week.”
Manke is still able to cut hair until the suspension is served; it had not reached the barber’s hands as of Wednesday afternoon, the paper reported. He can ask for an immediate hearing with an administrative law judge at the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to fight the order. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--San Diego Supervisor Says Only 6 Of 194 Coronavirus-Recorded Deaths ‘Pure’ Coronavirus Deaths

On Tuesday , San Diego county Supervisor Jim Desmond said after digging into the data that he believes only six of the county ’ s 194 coronavirus-identified deaths are “ pure ” coronavirus deaths , meaning they died from the virus , not merely with the virus .
Desmond was seemingly ruling out deaths from individuals with preexisting conditions .
“ We ’ ve unfortunately had six pure , solely coronavirus deaths — six out of 3.3 million people , ” Desmond said on a podcast , Armstrong & Getty Extra Large Interviews , according to San Diego Tribune .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we trying to get to with those odds .
I mean , it ’ s incredible .
We want to be safe , and we can do it , but unfortunately , it ’ s more about control than getting the economy going again and keeping people safe.
” Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten suggested Wednesday during a press briefing that Desmond was being callous , noting that their liberal identification of COVID-19 deaths is uniform with coding nationwide .
“ Their life is no less valuable than someone ’ s life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Wooten said .
“ This is not just San Diego .
This is how this is done throughout the entire nation in terms of identifying who has died of COVID-19.
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On Tuesday, San Diego county Supervisor Jim Desmond said after digging into the data that he believes only six of the county’s 194 coronavirus-identified deaths are “pure” coronavirus deaths, meaning they died from the virus, not merely with the virus.
Desmond was seemingly ruling out deaths from individuals with preexisting conditions.
“We’ve unfortunately had six pure, solely coronavirus deaths — six out of 3.3 million people,” Desmond said on a podcast, Armstrong & Getty Extra Large Interviews, according to San Diego Tribune. “I mean, what number are we trying to get to with those odds. I mean, it’s incredible. We want to be safe, and we can do it, but unfortunately, it’s more about control than getting the economy going again and keeping people safe.”
Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten suggested Wednesday during a press briefing that Desmond was being callous, noting that their liberal identification of COVID-19 deaths is uniform with coding nationwide.
“Their life is no less valuable than someone’s life who does not have underlying medical conditions,” Wooten said. “This is not just San Diego. This is how this is done throughout the entire nation in terms of identifying who has died of COVID-19.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Wisconsin’s Supreme Court strikes down governor’s ‘safer at home’ order

Wisconsin ’ s Supreme Court struck down the state ’ s “ safer at home ” order Wednesday , saying Democratic Gov .
Tony Evers ’ administration overstepped its authority when it extended the order through the end of May .
The court ruled four to three in a case brought forth by Republican lawmakers that sought to block the order issued last month by Evers ’ top health secretary , Andrea Palm .
All future lockdown orders must go through the legislature , the ruling said .
The court denied a request from Republicans for a six-day stay , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evers issued a stay-at-home order in March which was supposed to expire April 24 .
But the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Andrea Palm , an Evers appointee , extended it to May 26 .
Republicans asked the Supreme Court on April 21 to block the extension , arguing that it amounts to an administrative rule , which requires legislative approval .
Evers ’ administration argued that state law clearly gives the executive branch broad authority to enact emergency measures to control communicable diseases .
Attorney General Josh Kaul also noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that in at least 42 other states and has saved many lives .
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Wisconsin’s Supreme Court struck down the state’s “safer at home” order Wednesday, saying Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ administration overstepped its authority when it extended the order through the end of May.
The court ruled four to three in a case brought forth by Republican lawmakers that sought to block the order issued last month by Evers’ top health secretary, Andrea Palm.
All future lockdown orders must go through the legislature, the ruling said. The court denied a request from Republicans for a six-day stay, instead striking down the order immediately.
Evers issued a stay-at-home order in March which was supposed to expire April 24. But the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Andrea Palm, an Evers appointee, extended it to May 26.
Republicans asked the Supreme Court on April 21 to block the extension, arguing that it amounts to an administrative rule, which requires legislative approval.
Evers’ administration argued that state law clearly gives the executive branch broad authority to enact emergency measures to control communicable diseases. Attorney General Josh Kaul also noted that Evers’ order was similar to that in at least 42 other states and has saved many lives. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Why Shut Down? COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet If 80% Of Americans Just Wore Masks According To St

Why Shut Down? COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet If 80% Of Americans Just Wore Masks According To Study

Despite what the World Health Organization and Dr. Anthony Fauci tell you , a new study has concluded that if 80 % of Americans were to wear a mask , COVID-19 infections would drop by more than 90 % .
And as Vanity Fair notes , consider this ; The day before yesterday , 21 people died of COVID-19 in Japan .
In the United States , 2,129 died .
Comparing overall death rates for the two countries offers an even starker point of comparison with total U.S. deaths now at a staggering 76,032 and Japan ’ s fatalities at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 38 % of the U.S. , but even adjusting for population , the Japanese death rate is a mere 2 % of America ’ s .
This comes despite Japan having no lockdown , still-active subways , and many businesses that have remained open—reportedly including karaoke bars , although Japanese citizens and industries are practicing social distancing where they can .
Nor have the Japanese broadly embraced contact tracing , a practice by which health authorities identify someone who has been infected and then attempt to identify everyone that person might have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does Japan do it ?
So what is Japan doing differently ?
“ One reason is that nearly everyone there is wearing a mask , ” said UC Berkeley computer scientist De Kai , the chief architect of an in-depth joint study with Hong Kong University .
Kai ’ s study suggests that every one of us should be wearing a mask – be it homemade , surgical , scarf or bandana , like the Japanese are doing along with other ( mostly East Asian ) countries .
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Despite what the World Health Organization and Dr. Anthony Fauci tell you, a new study has concluded that if 80% of Americans were to wear a mask, COVID-19 infections would drop by more than 90%.
And as Vanity Fair notes, consider this;
The day before yesterday, 21 people died of COVID-19 in Japan. In the United States, 2,129 died. Comparing overall death rates for the two countries offers an even starker point of comparison with total U.S. deaths now at a staggering 76,032 and Japan’s fatalities at 577. Japan’s population is about 38% of the U.S., but even adjusting for population, the Japanese death rate is a mere 2% of America’s.
This comes despite Japan having no lockdown , still-active subways, and many businesses that have remained open—reportedly including karaoke bars, although Japanese citizens and industries are practicing social distancing where they can. Nor have the Japanese broadly embraced contact tracing, a practice by which health authorities identify someone who has been infected and then attempt to identify everyone that person might have interacted with—and potentially infected. So how does Japan do it?
So what is Japan doing differently?
“One reason is that nearly everyone there is wearing a mask,” said UC Berkeley computer scientist De Kai, the chief architect of an in-depth joint study with Hong Kong University.
Kai’s study suggests that every one of us should be wearing a mask – be it homemade, surgical, scarf or bandana, like the Japanese are doing along with other (mostly East Asian) countries. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Thousands of Pigs Rot in Compost as U.S. Faces Meat Shortage

There is perhaps no more dramatic an example of the destruction plaguing America ’ s food supply chain than this : Thousands of pigs are rotting on compost heaps as grocers run out of meat .
Covid-19 outbreaks at slaughterhouses have led to the largest pig culling effort the U.S. has ever seen .
Hundreds of thousands of animals are already backed up , and CoBank estimates 7 million animals may have to be destroyed this quarter alone .
That ’ s about a billion pounds of meat lost to consumers .
Some farms in Minnesota are even using chippers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fargo ” — to grind up carcasses to be spread out for compost .
Rendering plants are seeing higher volumes of hogs turned into everything from gelatin to sausage casings .
Behind that enormous waste are thousands of farmers , some of whom are holding on in the hope that slaughterhouses get back up and running before animals get too heavy .
Others are cutting their losses and culling herds .
Pig “ depopulation , ” to coin an industry euphemism , highlights the disconnect that ’ s occurring as the pandemic sickens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in mega-plants across the U.S. “ In the agriculture industry , what you prepare for is an animal disease .
The thought is never that there ’ s not going to be a market , ” said Michael Crusan , spokesman at the Minnesota Board of Animal Health .
As many as 2,000 hogs will be composted a day and laid out in windrows in Nobles County .
“ We have lots of pig carcasses that we have to effectively compost on the landscape.
” Most meat plants that closed as workers fell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued an executive order to do so .
But the processing industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels given social-distancing measures and high absenteeism .
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There is perhaps no more dramatic an example of the destruction plaguing America’s food supply chain than this: Thousands of pigs are rotting on compost heaps as grocers run out of meat.
Covid-19 outbreaks at slaughterhouses have led to the largest pig culling effort the U.S. has ever seen. Hundreds of thousands of animals are already backed up, and CoBank estimates 7 million animals may have to be destroyed this quarter alone. That’s about a billion pounds of meat lost to consumers.
Some farms in Minnesota are even using chippers — reminiscent of the 1996 movie “Fargo” — to grind up carcasses to be spread out for compost. Rendering plants are seeing higher volumes of hogs turned into everything from gelatin to sausage casings.
Behind that enormous waste are thousands of farmers, some of whom are holding on in the hope that slaughterhouses get back up and running before animals get too heavy. Others are cutting their losses and culling herds. Pig “depopulation,” to coin an industry euphemism, highlights the disconnect that’s occurring as the pandemic sickens workers trying to churn out food supplies in mega-plants across the U.S.
“In the agriculture industry, what you prepare for is an animal disease. The thought is never that there’s not going to be a market,” said Michael Crusan, spokesman at the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. As many as 2,000 hogs will be composted a day and laid out in windrows in Nobles County. “We have lots of pig carcasses that we have to effectively compost on the landscape.”
Most meat plants that closed as workers fell ill have reopened after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to do so. But the processing industry is still far from pre-pandemic levels given social-distancing measures and high absenteeism. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--SHOCK VIDEO: Trump says he would mobilize military to distribute coronavirus vaccine when it’s ready

President Trump says he would “ rapidly ” mobilize the U.S. military to distribute a coronavirus vaccine once it ’ s ready , focusing first on nursing homes and the elderly most vulnerable to deadly complications from the virus .
Mr. Trump made the comments during an interview with Fox Business ’ Maria Bartiromo .
“ We ’ re mobilizing our military and other forces but we ’ re mobilizing our military on the basis that we do have a vaccine .
You know , it ’ s a massive job to give this vaccine .
Our military is now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the year we ’ re going to be able to give it to a lot of people very , very rapidly , ” the president said .
“ We will have a tremendous force because assuming we get it , then you have to distribute it , ” he added .
“ And unless you ’ re mobilized and ready , you ’ re not going to be able to do it for a long time .
So we ’ re starting now.
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President Trump says he would “rapidly” mobilize the U.S. military to distribute a coronavirus vaccine once it’s ready, focusing first on nursing homes and the elderly most vulnerable to deadly complications from the virus. Mr. Trump made the comments during an interview with Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo.
“We’re mobilizing our military and other forces but we’re mobilizing our military on the basis that we do have a vaccine. You know, it’s a massive job to give this vaccine. Our military is now being mobilized so at the end of the year we’re going to be able to give it to a lot of people very, very rapidly,” the president said.
“We will have a tremendous force because assuming we get it, then you have to distribute it,” he added. “And unless you’re mobilized and ready, you’re not going to be able to do it for a long time. So we’re starting now.” READ MORE:
We are mobilizing our military with the expectation of having a vaccine by the end of the year, President @realDonaldTrump says. pic.twitter.com/52O3bxmFG5 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 14, 2020
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Here Are All The Chinese “Propaganda” Centers Currently Operating In The US

Dozens of Chinese “ propaganda ” centers still operate across the United States , even as U.S. lawmakers debate how to hold the communist country accountable for withholding information about the coronavirus , which originated in China ’ s Wuhan province .
For years , Campus Reform has reported on the number of Confucius Institutes on U.S. college campuses .
Funded by the communist regime , these centers are marketed as Chinese language and culture centers .
However , U.S. intelligence officials have warned that these centers are little more than “ propaganda ” arms of the communist country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liu Yushan , wrote in a 2010 article for Chinese-state media : “ With regard to key issues that influence our sovereignty and safety , we should actively carry out international propaganda battles against issuers such as Tibet , Xinjiang , Taiwan , human rights and Falun Gong… We should do well in establishing and operating overseas cultural centers and Confucius Institutes , ” Politico reported in 2018 .
While China and the U.S. disagree on most things , this appears to be one area in which officials from both countries share opinions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 2018 congressional hearing when asked about Confucius Institutes on college campuses , “ The level of naïveté on the part of the academic sector about this creates its own issues .
They ’ re exploiting the very open research and development environment that we have , which we all revere .
But they ’ re taking advantage of it.
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Dozens of Chinese “propaganda” centers still operate across the United States, even as U.S. lawmakers debate how to hold the communist country accountable for withholding information about the coronavirus, which originated in China’s Wuhan province.
For years, Campus Reform has reported on the number of Confucius Institutes on U.S. college campuses. Funded by the communist regime, these centers are marketed as Chinese language and culture centers. However, U.S. intelligence officials have warned that these centers are little more than “propaganda” arms of the communist country.
Even the former Chinese propaganda minister, Liu Yushan, wrote in a 2010 article for Chinese-state media:
“With regard to key issues that influence our sovereignty and safety, we should actively carry out international propaganda battles against issuers such as Tibet, Xinjiang, Taiwan, human rights and Falun Gong…
We should do well in establishing and operating overseas cultural centers and Confucius Institutes,” Politico reported in 2018.
While China and the U.S. disagree on most things, this appears to be one area in which officials from both countries share opinions.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said during a 2018 congressional hearing when asked about Confucius Institutes on college campuses, “The level of naïveté on the part of the academic sector about this creates its own issues. They’re exploiting the very open research and development environment that we have, which we all revere. But they’re taking advantage of it.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Liz Cheney Praises Dr. Fauci, Says ‘all Americans Should Be Thanking Him’

Rep. Liz Cheney ( R-Wy . )
is speaking out in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention @ @ @ @ @ praising his efforts to help the White House combat the coronavirus pandemic .
Cheney took @ @ @ @ @ with remarks about Fauci , insisting Americans should be thanking the top infectious disease expert @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tweet came hours after Fauci ’ s testimony during the Senate hearing .
@ @ @ @ @ answered a series of questions about the White House Coronavirus Task Force ’ s efforts @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
He was also asked his professional opinion on whether or not states @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) is speaking out in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Anthony Fauci, praising his efforts to help the White House combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheney took to Twitter on Tuesday night with remarks about Fauci, insisting Americans should be thanking the top infectious disease expert for his work.
Let’s see his tax returns. — Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) May 13, 2020
Cheney’s tweet came hours after Fauci’s testimony during the Senate hearing.
During the hearing, Fauci answered a series of questions about the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus. He was also asked his professional opinion on whether or not states are ready to reopen. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--FBI Accidentally Releases Name of Saudi Official Involved in 9/11 Attacks

A court filing in the suit filed by the victims of the 9/11 attacks has accidentally revealed the name of the Saudi Arabian embassy official that the FBI believes directed at least two of the hijackers .
Mussaed Ahmed al-Jarrah , a mid-level foreign ministry official assigned to the Saudi Arabian embassy in Washington , D.C. , was inadvertently identified in a filing by Jill Sanborn , the assistant director of the FBI ’ s counterterrorism division , as the Saudi national who assisted two of the hijackers .
The Turkish daily Anadolu Agency gives some background on al-Jarrah .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities of Ministry of Islamic Affairs employees at Saudi-funded mosques and Islamic centers in the US , according to the report .
The authorities believe that Al-Jarrah instructed two people — Fahad al-Thumairy , a cleric , and Omar al-Bayoumi , a suspected Saudi agent — to help two of the hijackers settle in the US in January 2000 ahead of the attacks .
Al-Jarrah ’ s whereabouts remain unknown , but he is believed to be in Saudi Arabia .
After years of frustration , the families of 9/11 victims were finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 to sue Saudi Arabia for complicity in the attacks .
Ever since then , the Trump administration has been stonewalling the families as far as releasing key documents that would assist them in their suit .
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A court filing in the suit filed by the victims of the 9/11 attacks has accidentally revealed the name of the Saudi Arabian embassy official that the FBI believes directed at least two of the hijackers.
Mussaed Ahmed al-Jarrah, a mid-level foreign ministry official assigned to the Saudi Arabian embassy in Washington, D.C., was inadvertently identified in a filing by Jill Sanborn, the assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, as the Saudi national who assisted two of the hijackers.
The Turkish daily Anadolu Agency gives some background on al-Jarrah.
He was in charge of supervising the activities of Ministry of Islamic Affairs employees at Saudi-funded mosques and Islamic centers in the US, according to the report.
The authorities believe that Al-Jarrah instructed two people — Fahad al-Thumairy, a cleric, and Omar al-Bayoumi, a suspected Saudi agent — to help two of the hijackers settle in the US in January 2000 ahead of the attacks.
Al-Jarrah’s whereabouts remain unknown, but he is believed to be in Saudi Arabia.
After years of frustration, the families of 9/11 victims were finally given the go-ahead by the courts in 2018 to sue Saudi Arabia for complicity in the attacks. Ever since then, the Trump administration has been stonewalling the families as far as releasing key documents that would assist them in their suit. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Trey Gowdy Says ‘My Mistake Was Relying On The Word Of The FBI’ During Russia Probe (VIDEO)

Former Republican Congressman Trey Gowdy now says there was one big mistake he made heading into the Russia probe .
@ @ @ @ @ Monday , where he told host Tucker Carlson that he was wrong to take take @ @ @ @ @ instead of demanding to see the documents .
The former South Carolina congressman said it @ @ @ @ @ said that he corrected it within the first three weeks .
Carlson played a clip @ @ @ @ @ he had been briefed by the FBI .
“ I am more convinced the FBI @ @ @ @ @ citizens would want them to do when they got the information they got , and @ @ @ @ @ do with Donald Trump , ” Gowdy said at the time .
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Former Republican Congressman Trey Gowdy now says there was one big mistake he made heading into the Russia probe.
Gowdy appeared on Fox News Monday, where he told host Tucker Carlson that he was wrong to take take the word of FBI leadership instead of demanding to see the documents. The former South Carolina congressman said it was a mistake, but said that he corrected it within the first three weeks.
Tucker Carlson presses Trey Gowdy on his defense of the FBI’s actions during the Russia investigation: “My mistake was relying on the word of the FBI and the DOJ and not insisting on all of the documents. Luckily, it took me about three weeks to correct that mistake.” pic.twitter.com/nsAXL1lb8g — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 12, 2020
Carlson played a clip of Gowdy from 2018 after he had been briefed by the FBI.
“I am more convinced the FBI did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do when they got the information they got, and that it has nothing to do with Donald Trump,” Gowdy said at the time. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Feds Arrest Professor For Allegedly Hiding Funding From Communist China. Another Professor Pleads Gu

Feds Arrest Professor For Allegedly Hiding Funding From Communist China. Another Professor Pleads Guilty To Similar Charge.

Federal law enforcement officials arrested a professor at the University of Arkansas for allegedly concealing his involvement in a program that the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) uses to steal intellectual property from U.S. institutions .
“ Simon Ang of the University of Arkansas , was arrested on Friday and charged on Monday with wire fraud , ” The New York Times reported .
“ He worked for and received funding from Chinese companies and from the Thousand Talents program , which awards grants to scientists to encourage relationships with the Chinese government , and he warned an associate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quiet.
” The Times reported that Ang ’ s alleged concealment of his financial agreement with the Chinese allowed him to secure funding from U.S. government agencies that ban people who receive funding from China .
“ The complaint charges that Ang had close ties with the Chinese government and Chinese companies , and failed to disclose those ties when required to do so in order to receive grant money from NASA , ” The Department of Justice said in a statement .
“ These materially false representations to NASA and the University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be sent and received that facilitated Ang ’ s scheme to defraud.
” In January , federal law enforcement officials arrested a top Harvard scientist , Dr. Charles Lieber , for allegedly lying to the U.S. government about his involvement in the Thousand Talents program .
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Federal law enforcement officials arrested a professor at the University of Arkansas for allegedly concealing his involvement in a program that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses to steal intellectual property from U.S. institutions.
“Simon Ang of the University of Arkansas, was arrested on Friday and charged on Monday with wire fraud,” The New York Times reported. “He worked for and received funding from Chinese companies and from the Thousand Talents program, which awards grants to scientists to encourage relationships with the Chinese government, and he warned an associate to keep his affiliation with the program quiet.”
The Times reported that Ang’s alleged concealment of his financial agreement with the Chinese allowed him to secure funding from U.S. government agencies that ban people who receive funding from China.
“The complaint charges that Ang had close ties with the Chinese government and Chinese companies, and failed to disclose those ties when required to do so in order to receive grant money from NASA,” The Department of Justice said in a statement. “These materially false representations to NASA and the University of Arkansas resulted in numerous wires to be sent and received that facilitated Ang’s scheme to defraud.”
In January, federal law enforcement officials arrested a top Harvard scientist, Dr. Charles Lieber, for allegedly lying to the U.S. government about his involvement in the Thousand Talents program. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Trump escalates feud with Obama, insists ex-president was involved in ‘crime’

during a news conference that his predecessor committed a “ crime ” but refusing to dive into details .
When @ @ @ @ @ the Rose Garden what crime he is accusing Obama of committing , Trump responded : @ @ @ @ @ s been going on for a long time , it ’ s been going on @ @ @ @ @ , and it ’ s a disgrace that it happened .
You look at now @ @ @ @ @ ’ s being released and from what I understand that ’ s only the beginning.
@ @ @ @ @ , the commander in chief told a Washington Post reporter , “ You know the @ @ @ @ @ very obvious to everybody .
All you have to do is read the newspapers , @ @ @ @ @ Sunday quoted a tweet that accused Obama of using “ his last weeks in office @ @ @ @ @ sabotage the new administration.
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during a news conference that his predecessor committed a “crime” but refusing to dive into details.
When asked by a reporter in the Rose Garden what crime he is accusing Obama of committing, Trump responded: “Obamagate, it’s been going on for a long time, it’s been going on from before I got elected, and it’s a disgrace that it happened. You look at now all of this information that’s being released and from what I understand that’s only the beginning.”
The biggest political crime in American history, by far! https://t.co/m5nPdUHt4u — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2020
When pressed for details, the commander in chief told a Washington Post reporter, “You know the crime. The crime is very obvious to everybody. All you have to do is read the newspapers, except yours.”
Trump on Sunday quoted a tweet that accused Obama of using “his last weeks in office to target incoming officials and sabotage the new administration.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--CNN Virus Townhall Features Greta Thunberg for Some Reason

An upcoming CNN town hall on the coronavirus pandemic will feature 17-year-old Greta Thunberg alongside a panel of medical experts .
The program , “ Coronavirus Facts and Fears , ” also includes CNN broadcaster Sanjay Gupta , 50 , former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius , 71 and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Richard Besser , 60 .
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper , 52 , will host alongside Gupta .
However , social media watchdogs are foaming at the mouth over the choice to place a teen climate activist on a panel with public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greta Thunberg have in this town hall ?
” asks Twitter rabble rouser Yashar Ali to his 618,000 followers .
His rhetorical question was liked by more than 12,000 since this morning .
Her name is a top trending term on Twitter , with some 30,000 mentions on the platform in just a few hours .
In a follow-up tweet , Ali clarified his rhetorical tweet with an explanation : “ I understand that but this is a panel of top health experts and administrators .
A climate activist would be better suited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not a climate scientist .
It ’ s a matter of placement.
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An upcoming CNN town hall on the coronavirus pandemic will feature 17-year-old Greta Thunberg alongside a panel of medical experts.
The program, “Coronavirus Facts and Fears,” also includes CNN broadcaster Sanjay Gupta, 50, former Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, 71 and former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Richard Besser, 60. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, 52, will host alongside Gupta.
However, social media watchdogs are foaming at the mouth over the choice to place a teen climate activist on a panel with public health experts.
“What place does Greta Thunberg have in this town hall?” asks Twitter rabble rouser Yashar Ali to his 618,000 followers. His rhetorical question was liked by more than 12,000 since this morning.
Her name is a top trending term on Twitter, with some 30,000 mentions on the platform in just a few hours.
In a follow-up tweet, Ali clarified his rhetorical tweet with an explanation: “I understand that but this is a panel of top health experts and administrators. A climate activist would be better suited on a different panel. She’s not a climate scientist. It’s a matter of placement.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Why Does The Mainstream Media Seem So Desperate To Keep The COVID-19 Lockdowns Going?

omething doesn ’ t smell right .
The number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. each day has been declining , as has the number of deaths .
This is great news , and we should be hoping that the falling numbers are a sign that the pandemic is beginning to subside .
But the mainstream media has been relentlessly pumping out stories that warn of “ disaster ” if the lockdowns are lifted “ too soon ” .
According to the mainstream media , by “ ignoring science ” we are inviting a “ second wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first one .
And it is certainly true that as we end the lockdowns more people will get exposed to COVID-19 , but right now I do not know of a single hospital in the entire country that is currently being overwhelmed by this pandemic .
As long as our hospitals can handle it , there is no reason to continue the lockdowns .
But the mainstream media seems desperate to keep the lockdowns going , and so they keep telling us that we are “ inviting disaster ” by ending them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a New York Times article that was just published entitled “ As States Rush to Reopen , Scientists Fear a Coronavirus Comeback ” … Millions of working people and small-business owners who can not earn money while sheltering at home are facing economic ruin .
So dozens of states , seeking to ease the pain , are coming out of lockdown .
Most have not met even minimal criteria for doing so safely , and some are reopening even as coronavirus cases rise , inviting disaster .
The much-feared “ second wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fall , many scientists say , and instead may become a storm of wavelets breaking unpredictably across the country .
And this is how that article ended… Having 50 states and more territories do competing and uncoordinated experiments in reopening is “ daring Mother Nature to kill you or someone you love , ” Dr. Frieden said .
“ Mother Nature bats last , and she bats a thousand.
” That sounds quite ominous .
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omething doesn’t smell right. The number of newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. each day has been declining, as has the number of deaths. This is great news, and we should be hoping that the falling numbers are a sign that the pandemic is beginning to subside. But the mainstream media has been relentlessly pumping out stories that warn of “disaster” if the lockdowns are lifted “too soon”. According to the mainstream media, by “ignoring science” we are inviting a “second wave” which will be even deadlier than the first one. And it is certainly true that as we end the lockdowns more people will get exposed to COVID-19, but right now I do not know of a single hospital in the entire country that is currently being overwhelmed by this pandemic. As long as our hospitals can handle it, there is no reason to continue the lockdowns.
But the mainstream media seems desperate to keep the lockdowns going, and so they keep telling us that we are “inviting disaster” by ending them. For example, the following comes from a New York Times article that was just published entitled “As States Rush to Reopen, Scientists Fear a Coronavirus Comeback”…
Millions of working people and small-business owners who cannot earn money while sheltering at home are facing economic ruin. So dozens of states, seeking to ease the pain, are coming out of lockdown.
Most have not met even minimal criteria for doing so safely, and some are reopening even as coronavirus cases rise, inviting disaster. The much-feared “second wave” of infection may not wait until fall, many scientists say, and instead may become a storm of wavelets breaking unpredictably across the country.
And this is how that article ended…
Having 50 states and more territories do competing and uncoordinated experiments in reopening is “daring Mother Nature to kill you or someone you love,” Dr. Frieden said. “Mother Nature bats last, and she bats a thousand.”
That sounds quite ominous. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Georgia reopened and so far has seen no ‘noticeable change’ in daily new coronavirus cases

Georgia Gov .
Brian Kemp ( R ) was criticized by everyone from mainstream media outlets to public health officials to President Donald Trump himself , for plans to reopen businesses and lift the coronavirus lockdown restrictions early .
So far , Kemp ’ s decision appears to be the correct one .
According to the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security , Georgia hasn ’ t seen the spike in new coronavirus cases that many predicted .
From the organization ’ s daily memo : Georgia appears to have passed a peak in daily incidence .
The peak in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 20 ) now falls outside the 14-day window during which new cases may not yet be reported .
Georgia was one of the first states to begin relaxing social distancing measures , and there has not been a noticeable change in the daily incidence since that time .
Georgia began its reopening process on Friday , April 24 .
President Trump responded to the plan by saying “ I disagree strongly ” and “ it ’ s just too soon.
” The University of Washington ’ s Institute for Health Metrics and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for being extremely wrong on multiple occasions , said Georgia should wait until late June to open .
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) was criticized by everyone from mainstream media outlets to public health officials to President Donald Trump himself, for plans to reopen businesses and lift the coronavirus lockdown restrictions early. So far, Kemp’s decision appears to be the correct one.
According to the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, Georgia hasn’t seen the spike in new coronavirus cases that many predicted. From the organization’s daily memo:
Georgia appears to have passed a peak in daily incidence. The peak in Georgia’s 7-day moving average (April 20) now falls outside the 14-day window during which new cases may not yet be reported. Georgia was one of the first states to begin relaxing social distancing measures, and there has not been a noticeable change in the daily incidence since that time.
Georgia began its reopening process on Friday, April 24. President Trump responded to the plan by saying “I disagree strongly” and “it’s just too soon.” The University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation model, which has made headlines for being extremely wrong on multiple occasions, said Georgia should wait until late June to open. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Donald Trump Celebrates ‘Two Great Congressional WINS’ in Wisconsin and California

President Donald Trump celebrated Wednesday after Republican victories overnight in special elections in California and Wisconsin .
“ Big Congressional @ @ @ @ @ Garcia , taking back a seat from the Democrats , ” Trump wrote .
“ @ @ @ @ @ in many years that a California Dem seat has flipped back to a Republican.
” @ @ @ @ @ Smith by 12 points in the special election for the seat previously held by Democrat @ @ @ @ @ in disgrace in October 2019 .
In Wisconsin , Republican Tom Tiffany easily beat Democrat @ @ @ @ @ for the seat vacated by Rep. Sean Duffy ( R-WI ) .
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President Donald Trump celebrated Wednesday after Republican victories overnight in special elections in California and Wisconsin.
“Big Congressional win in California for Mike Garcia, taking back a seat from the Democrats,” Trump wrote. “This is the first time in many years that a California Dem seat has flipped back to a Republican.”
Garcia defeated Democrat candidate Christy Smith by 12 points in the special election for the seat previously held by Democrat Rep. Katie Hill who resigned in disgrace in October 2019.
In Wisconsin, Republican Tom Tiffany easily beat Democrat Tricia Zunker by 15 points for the seat vacated by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI). – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Howard Stern Attacks Trump Supporters: ‘I Hate You for Voting for Him’

SiriusXM radio talk show host Howard Stern on Tuesday said he hates President Donald Trump ’ s supporters and claimed @ @ @ @ @ contempt for his own base .
“ One thing Donald loves is celebrities , he @ @ @ @ @ Stern told his listeners .
“ He loves it .
He loves to be in @ @ @ @ @ oddity in all of this is the people Trump despises most , love him the @ @ @ @ @ jock continued .
“ The people who are voting for Trump for the most part @ @ @ @ @ even let them in a fucking hotel .
He ’ d be disgusted by them @ @ @ @ @ see if there are any people who look like you .
I ’ m talking @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I don ’ t hate Donald , ” he added .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ him , for not having intelligence .
”

SiriusXM radio talk show host Howard Stern on Tuesday said he hates President Donald Trump’s supporters and claimed the president himself also harbors contempt for his own base.
“One thing Donald loves is celebrities, he loves the famous,” Stern told his listeners. “He loves it. He loves to be in the mix.”
“The oddity in all of this is the people Trump despises most, love him the most,” the shock jock continued. “The people who are voting for Trump for the most part … he wouldn’t even let them in a fucking hotel. He’d be disgusted by them. Go to Mar-a-Lago, see if there are any people who look like you. I’m talking to you in the audience.”
“I don’t hate Donald,” he added. “I hate you for voting for him, for not having intelligence.”


truepundit--2020-05-14--Popular Buffet Chain Souplantation, Sweet Tomatoes Closes Permanently Due To COVID-19

The terrible , horrible , no good , very bad COVID-19 pandemic has claimed for itself its first chain restaurant to close its doors for good : the popular buffet chain Souplantation headquartered in San Diego , California .
Known as “ Sweet Tomatoes ” outside of Southern California , the first Souplantation started in 1978 in San Diego and grew up to 100 locations throughout the country as it came under the ownership of the company Garden Fresh .
The restaurant was famous for offering unlimited salads and soups along with baked goods like pizza , cornbread , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tastiest strawberry lemonade around .
In an announcement in March , Garden Fresh CEO John Haywood originally stated that Souplantation ( Sweet Tomatoes ) would be closing its doors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 until further notice ; nearly two months later , the projections turned grim as the restaurant chain could not see a way in which its business model could thrive in the current climate .
“ As part of an international effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) we have temporarily closed all 97 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the original announcement said .
“ We are taking the urgent guidelines expressed by health and government officials very seriously , and we feel this temporary closure is the best decision to help keep our guests , team members and their families safe and healthy .
We believe it is our social responsibility to assist in flattening the curve , and as soon as we can , we will resume restaurant operations.
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The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad COVID-19 pandemic has claimed for itself its first chain restaurant to close its doors for good: the popular buffet chain Souplantation headquartered in San Diego, California.
Known as “Sweet Tomatoes” outside of Southern California, the first Souplantation started in 1978 in San Diego and grew up to 100 locations throughout the country as it came under the ownership of the company Garden Fresh. The restaurant was famous for offering unlimited salads and soups along with baked goods like pizza, cornbread, and muffins – not to mention some of the tastiest strawberry lemonade around.
In an announcement in March, Garden Fresh CEO John Haywood originally stated that Souplantation (Sweet Tomatoes) would be closing its doors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 until further notice; nearly two months later, the projections turned grim as the restaurant chain could not see a way in which its business model could thrive in the current climate.
“As part of an international effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) we have temporarily closed all 97 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurants nationwide,” the original announcement said. “We are taking the urgent guidelines expressed by health and government officials very seriously, and we feel this temporary closure is the best decision to help keep our guests, team members and their families safe and healthy. We believe it is our social responsibility to assist in flattening the curve, and as soon as we can, we will resume restaurant operations.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Sanders says it’s ‘very, very unlikely’ he’ll run for president again

But the 78-year old populist lawmaker from Vermont is making it clear that the odds of a launching a third @ @ @ @ @ he ’ d be in his 80 ’ s — are extremely low .
“ @ @ @ @ @ very , very unlikely that I will be running for president ever again , ” @ @ @ @ @ interview with the Washington Post .
Sanders – who describes himself as a Democratic socialist @ @ @ @ @ I think next time around , you ’ re going to see another candidate carrying @ @ @ @ @ 2015 , Sanders launched a longshot bid for the Democratic nomination .
But his campaign @ @ @ @ @ up battling Hillary Clinton to the end of the primary and caucus calendar before backing @ @ @ @ @ summer of 2016 .
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But the 78-year old populist lawmaker from Vermont is making it clear that the odds of a launching a third campaign for president — when he’d be in his 80’s — are extremely low.
“I think it’s very, very unlikely that I will be running for president ever again,” Sanders said Monday in an interview with the Washington Post.
Sanders – who describes himself as a Democratic socialist — added that, “I think next time around, you’re going to see another candidate carrying the progressive banner.”
In 2015, Sanders launched a longshot bid for the Democratic nomination. But his campaign caught fire and he ended up battling Hillary Clinton to the end of the primary and caucus calendar before backing the eventual nominee in the summer of 2016. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Roberts at Center Stage in Supreme Court Clash for Trump’s Financial Records

The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Tuesday about whether President Donald Trump can block subpoenas for his financial and accounting records .
The decisions could have enormous consequences for the November election .
The two disputes involve subpoenas from House Democrats and Manhattan district attorney Cy Vance .
The Court ’ s conservative majority was suspicious of the House subpoena .
Chief Justice John Roberts appeared to hold the deciding vote in the House case and seemed dubious of arguments from both sides .
The justices seemed less troubled by the Vance subpoena but pressed attorneys about what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s records .
A split outcome may be in the offing , with the president prevailing over House Democrats but losing in the Vance dispute .
The decisions in Tuesday ’ s cases will have far-reaching political implications , potentially exposing huge swaths of Trump ’ s financial information that the president has thus far shielded from public view .
Their disclosure in the months preceding the November election could produce a steady clip of unwelcome disclosures and news reports .
Both cases ask the Court to settle a power struggle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for information , and victories for Trump would effectively insulate the personal lives of future presidents from state and congressional investigations .
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The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases Tuesday about whether President Donald Trump can block subpoenas for his financial and accounting records. The decisions could have enormous consequences for the November election.
The two disputes involve subpoenas from House Democrats and Manhattan district attorney Cy Vance. The Court’s conservative majority was suspicious of the House subpoena. Chief Justice John Roberts appeared to hold the deciding vote in the House case and seemed dubious of arguments from both sides. The justices seemed less troubled by the Vance subpoena but pressed attorneys about what threshold the DA should clear to obtain Trump’s records.
A split outcome may be in the offing, with the president prevailing over House Democrats but losing in the Vance dispute.
The decisions in Tuesday’s cases will have far-reaching political implications, potentially exposing huge swaths of Trump’s financial information that the president has thus far shielded from public view. Their disclosure in the months preceding the November election could produce a steady clip of unwelcome disclosures and news reports.
Both cases ask the Court to settle a power struggle between the president and outside investigators pressing for information, and victories for Trump would effectively insulate the personal lives of future presidents from state and congressional investigations. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--‘The Price is Right’ special donates almost $100,000 to Planned Parenthood, sparks debate

CBS ’ primetime special “ The Price is Right At Night ” sparked heated reactions from viewers on social media @ @ @ @ @ nearly $ 100,000 to Planned Parenthood .
The longest-running game show in television history aired @ @ @ @ @ Drew Carey joined by Emmy-winning host of “ RuPaul ’ s Drag Race , ” @ @ @ @ @ queen was on hand to help raise money for charity , with the show promising @ @ @ @ @ ’ prize winnings with a donation to Planned Parenthood .
Contestants won big during the @ @ @ @ @ in prizes .
This meant that the same dollar amount is now going to the @ @ @ @ @ .
Reaction to the guest host ’ s choice of charity was split .
Viewers @ @ @ @ @ organization took to Twitter to voice their outrage over the “ Price is Right ” @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

CBS’ primetime special “The Price is Right At Night” sparked heated reactions from viewers on social media over its decision to donate nearly $100,000 to Planned Parenthood.
The longest-running game show in television history aired Monday evening with regular host Drew Carey joined by Emmy-winning host of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” RuPaul. The famous drag queen was on hand to help raise money for charity, with the show promising to match all the contestants’ prize winnings with a donation to Planned Parenthood.
Contestants won big during the special, totaling $97,266 in prizes. This meant that the same dollar amount is now going to the organization as a charitable donation.
Reaction to the guest host’s choice of charity was split. Viewers who do not support the organization took to Twitter to voice their outrage over the “Price is Right” cash gift. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Richard Grenell Drops Another Bombshell on the Obama Admin’s Involvement in SpyGate

In a new twist in SpyGate , Barack Obama ’ s CIA Director , John Brennan , suppressed intelligence that Russia wanted Hillary Clinton to win the 2016 election , according to information being declassified by acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell .
Fox News chief White House correspondent Ed Henry revealed this bombshell Tuesday evening while appearing on Tucker Carlson Tonight .
A lot of faith has been put into the intelligence community ’ s assessment that Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin wanted Donald Trump to win the 2016 election .
This assessment gave credence to the Trump-Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s campaign .
Last week declassified testimony proved that top Obama officials never had any empirical evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia .
“ There ’ s other intel that may have been more serious suggesting that Russia wanted Hillary Clinton to win , rather than balancing that out in the assessment they put out there in that assessment and set the narrative that Russia wanted Trump to win , ” Henry told Tucker Carlson .
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In a new twist in SpyGate, Barack Obama’s CIA Director, John Brennan, suppressed intelligence that Russia wanted Hillary Clinton to win the 2016 election, according to information being declassified by acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell.
Fox News chief White House correspondent Ed Henry revealed this bombshell Tuesday evening while appearing on Tucker Carlson Tonight.
A lot of faith has been put into the intelligence community’s assessment that Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin wanted Donald Trump to win the 2016 election. This assessment gave credence to the Trump-Russia collusion narrative that launched an investigation into Trump’s campaign. Last week declassified testimony proved that top Obama officials never had any empirical evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
“There’s other intel that may have been more serious suggesting that Russia wanted Hillary Clinton to win, rather than balancing that out in the assessment they put out there in that assessment and set the narrative that Russia wanted Trump to win,” Henry told Tucker Carlson. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Mother dies during childbirth from treatable condition that went undiagnosed due to COVID-19 restric

Mother dies during childbirth from treatable condition that went undiagnosed due to COVID-19 restrictions

A New York woman died during childbirth last month , and her husband said she tried to get treatment for the condition that killed her , but couldn ’ t because of coronavirus restrictions in hospitals , according to People magazine .
Amber Rose Isaac , 26 , died on April 21 when her heart stopped shortly after giving birth to her son , Elias .
The child ’ s father , Bruce McIntyre , called the death “ 100 % preventable ” if she had been able to get an in-person appointment in the months leading up to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels decreasing beginning in February , McIntyre said , but she couldn ’ t get an in-person appointment despite being seven months pregnant .
Her regular check-ups were handled virtually , with her filling out a questionnaire and checking her blood pressure .
New York City has been the city hardest hit by the coronavirus in the U.S .
Attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19 , combined with efforts to preserve hospital capacity resulted in many people being unable to get in-person appointments for potentially serious conditions .
She was finally admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-April after her condition got worse .
That same day , April 17 , Isaac posted her final tweet — a criticism of how she was treated by the hospital .
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A New York woman died during childbirth last month, and her husband said she tried to get treatment for the condition that killed her, but couldn’t because of coronavirus restrictions in hospitals, according to People magazine.
Amber Rose Isaac, 26, died on April 21 when her heart stopped shortly after giving birth to her son, Elias. The child’s father, Bruce McIntyre, called the death “100% preventable” if she had been able to get an in-person appointment in the months leading up to her death.
Isaac began noticing her platelet levels decreasing beginning in February, McIntyre said, but she couldn’t get an in-person appointment despite being seven months pregnant. Her regular check-ups were handled virtually, with her filling out a questionnaire and checking her blood pressure.
New York City has been the city hardest hit by the coronavirus in the U.S. Attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19, combined with efforts to preserve hospital capacity resulted in many people being unable to get in-person appointments for potentially serious conditions.
She was finally admitted to Montefiore Hospital in The Bronx in mid-April after her condition got worse. That same day, April 17, Isaac posted her final tweet — a criticism of how she was treated by the hospital. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--Senate Republicans Will NOT Question Barack Obama Over Michael Flynn, Despite Trump Request

Senate Republicans will investigate the Obama administration ’ s decision to target national security adviser Michael Flynn following the 2016 @ @ @ @ @ do not intend to subpoena former President Barack Obama or require him to testify in @ @ @ @ @ Politico reports .
“ I ’ m not anticipating calling President Obama , ” Graham @ @ @ @ @ was likely the panel will question FBI Director James Comey and former acting Attorney General @ @ @ @ @ Trump was direct in his criticism of Obama , tweeting Monday that he believed Obama @ @ @ @ @ crime in American history , by far !
” He also cited conservative radio and @ @ @ @ @ who noted that it appears Obama “ used his last weeks in office to target @ @ @ @ @ new administration.
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Senate Republicans will investigate the Obama administration’s decision to target national security adviser Michael Flynn following the 2016 presidential election, but they do not intend to subpoena former President Barack Obama or require him to testify in front of a panel, Politico reports.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told media Tuesday that his committee is prepared to investigate former Obama administration officials, particularly officials affiliated with the Department of Justice, and the FBI over their targeting of Flynn in light of Attorney General William Barr’s decision to drop perjury charges against the former national security advisor. Barack Obama will likely be left off the list of those asked to testify.
“I’m not anticipating calling President Obama,” Graham said, adding that it was likely the panel will question FBI Director James Comey and former acting Attorney General Sally Yates.
President Donald Trump was direct in his criticism of Obama, tweeting Monday that he believed Obama committed the “biggest political crime in American history, by far!” He also cited conservative radio and television host Buck Sexton, who noted that it appears Obama “used his last weeks in office to target incoming officials and sabotage the new administration.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-14--McConnell Pronounces Dem $3 Trillion Stim Bill ‘Dead on Arrival’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Republican Senate caucus took House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s $ 3 trillion extravaganza of waste and delusion and declared the package “ dead on arrival.
” In truth , it was dead before it was born .
Donald Trump doesn ’ t want another massive bailout bill and Mitch McConnell isn ’ t keen on the idea either .
So , with an eye on November — and as a sop to their rabid , radical constituencies — House Democrats loaded up a “ stimulus ” bill with every left-wing fantasy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transformation ” of the U.S. they could muster and threw it against a wall to see what would stick .
The Hill : McConnell , speaking to reporters after a closed-door caucus meeting , said Republicans would “ insist on narrowly targeted legislation.
” “ What you ’ ve seen in the House Nancy is not something designed to deal with reality , but designed to deal with aspirations .
This is not a time for aspirational legislation , this is a time for practical response to the coronavirus pandemic , ” McConnell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) .
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Republican Senate caucus took House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s $3 trillion extravaganza of waste and delusion and declared the package “dead on arrival.”
In truth, it was dead before it was born. Donald Trump doesn’t want another massive bailout bill and Mitch McConnell isn’t keen on the idea either. So, with an eye on November — and as a sop to their rabid, radical constituencies — House Democrats loaded up a “stimulus” bill with every left-wing fantasy, desire, wet dream, and “transformation” of the U.S. they could muster and threw it against a wall to see what would stick.
It didn’t work.
The Hill: McConnell, speaking to reporters after a closed-door caucus meeting, said Republicans would “insist on narrowly targeted legislation.”
“What you’ve seen in the House [from] Nancy is not something designed to deal with reality, but designed to deal with aspirations. This is not a time for aspirational legislation, this is a time for practical response to the coronavirus pandemic,” McConnell said, referring to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). – READ MORE
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