truepundit--2020-11-13--Grassley’s Letter To DOJ: Hunter, James Biden’s Actions ‘Potentially Make Them Agents Of The Chinese

Grassley’s Letter To DOJ: Hunter, James Biden’s Actions ‘Potentially Make Them Agents Of The Chinese Government’

On Monday , Iowa GOP senator Charles Grassley , the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee , fired off a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr in which he stated , “ … the actions by Hunter Biden and James Biden on behalf of CEFC , Ye Jianming , and other officers connected to CEFC , potentially make them agents of the Chinese government.
” Grassley began the letter by stating that he had served “ in both the Obama and Trump administrations , I have conducted oversight of the Department of Justice ’ s ( DOJ ) lax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Registration Act ( FARA ) .
” He explained , “ FARA is an important statute that was designed not to prohibit activity but rather to require individuals to register with the DOJ if they are acting as an agent of a foreign government or enterprise to influence U.S. policy or public opinion .
This helps ensure transparency and accountability in the public policy arena .
FARA is a content-neutral law and does not require any entity or individual to refrain from certain types of speech or activities.
” Grassley noted , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Justice if they act , even through an intermediary , ‘ as an agent , representative , employee , or servant ’ or in ‘ any other capacity ’ at the behest of a foreign principal , including a foreign political party , government , or corporation , for purposes of engagement with a United States official to influence U.S. policy or the public.
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On Monday, Iowa GOP senator Charles Grassley, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, fired off a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr in which he stated, “… the actions by Hunter Biden and James Biden on behalf of CEFC, Ye Jianming, and other officers connected to CEFC, potentially make them agents of the Chinese government.”
Grassley began the letter by stating that he had served “in both the Obama and Trump administrations, I have conducted oversight of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lax and selective enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).” He explained, “FARA is an important statute that was designed not to prohibit activity but rather to require individuals to register with the DOJ if they are acting as an agent of a foreign government or enterprise to influence U.S. policy or public opinion. This helps ensure transparency and accountability in the public policy arena. FARA is a content-neutral law and does not require any entity or individual to refrain from certain types of speech or activities.”
Grassley noted, “FARA requires individuals to register with the Department of Justice if they act, even through an intermediary, ‘as an agent, representative, employee, or servant’ or in ‘any other capacity’ at the behest of a foreign principal, including a foreign political party, government, or corporation, for purposes of engagement with a United States official to influence U.S. policy or the public.”- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Dr. Fauci Says Coronavirus “Won’t Be A Pandemic For Much Longer”

In the latest example of the often conflicting messages about the coronavirus , Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ a pandemic a lot longer ” thanks to the rapid progress on vaccines .
His @ @ @ @ @ step with that of President-elect Joe Biden , who has urged Americans to keep wearing @ @ @ @ @ to new records and the world faces a long , dark winter before vaccine distribution @ @ @ @ @ , as WHO and the Gates Foundation struggle to raise some $ 18 billion for @ @ @ @ @ to help vaccinate poorer nations , we ’ ve seen some scientists warn that certain @ @ @ @ @ likely won ’ t ever be able to distribute mRNA vaccines like those being manufactured @ @ @ @ @ due to the complexity of shipping and storing the vaccines , which must be kept @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not to say the virus isn ’ t here to stay in some @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

In the latest example of the often conflicting messages about the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that COVID-19 “won’t be a pandemic a lot longer” thanks to the rapid progress on vaccines. His message was seemingly out of step with that of President-elect Joe Biden, who has urged Americans to keep wearing those masks as cases surge to new records and the world faces a long, dark winter before vaccine distribution can begin.
Of course, as WHO and the Gates Foundation struggle to raise some $18 billion for their ‘Covax’ program to help vaccinate poorer nations, we’ve seen some scientists warn that certain countries like India and others likely won’t ever be able to distribute mRNA vaccines like those being manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna, due to the complexity of shipping and storing the vaccines, which must be kept at sub-zero temps.
“Certainly it’s not going to be a pandemic for a lot longer because I believe the vaccines are going to turn that around,” Fauci said.
That’s not to say the virus isn’t here to stay in some form, he added.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Warnock’s Spiritual Mentor Called for the ‘Destruction of Everything White’

Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Rev .
Raphael Warnock has praised his religious mentor , Dr. James Hal Cone , as a “ poignant and powerful voice ” of high “ spiritual magnitude.
” Cone , however , was a controversial theologian who argued that white Christians are “ satanic ” and advocated for the “ destruction of everything white ” in society .
Warnock has described Cone , who served as his academic adviser at the Union Theological Seminary , as his “ mentor.
” The candidate ’ s ties to radical theologians , including Rev .
Jeremiah Wright , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hotly contested Senate race that could tip the balance of the upper chamber .
Cone ’ s divisive rhetoric , and Warnock ’ s subsequent praise for him , may pose new challenges for Warnock , a political unknown until earlier this year .
Warnock ’ s public defense of Wright ’ s “ God Damn America ” speech in 2008—which President Obama denounced as offensive after his own ties to Wright came to light—has also come under scrutiny .
Wright has also credited Cone ’ s work for inspiring his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock has praised his religious mentor, Dr. James Hal Cone, as a “poignant and powerful voice” of high “spiritual magnitude.”
Cone, however, was a controversial theologian who argued that white Christians are “satanic” and advocated for the “destruction of everything white” in society.
Warnock has described Cone, who served as his academic adviser at the Union Theological Seminary, as his “mentor.”
The candidate’s ties to radical theologians, including Rev. Jeremiah Wright, now threaten to complicate his candidacy in a hotly contested Senate race that could tip the balance of the upper chamber. Cone’s divisive rhetoric, and Warnock’s subsequent praise for him, may pose new challenges for Warnock, a political unknown until earlier this year. Warnock’s public defense of Wright’s “God Damn America” speech in 2008—which President Obama denounced as offensive after his own ties to Wright came to light—has also come under scrutiny. Wright has also credited Cone’s work for inspiring his own religious philosophy. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--De Blasio’s Daughter In Verbal Slip Up, Claims Biden “Was Able To Steal” Election

Mayor De Blasio ’ s daughter was caught in an embarrassing on camera verbal slip up when she told an @ @ @ @ @ was able to steal ” the election .
There were in fact two major gaffes @ @ @ @ @ initially telling the interviewer how happy she was that “ now we have the first @ @ @ @ @ office elected , ” referring to Kamala Harris .
De Blasio followed up by saying @ @ @ @ @ , before correcting herself .
“ Joe Biden was able to steal…steal no , was @ @ @ @ @ she said before apologizing .
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Mayor De Blasio’s daughter was caught in an embarrassing on camera verbal slip up when she told an interviewer that Joe Biden “was able to steal” the election.
There were in fact two major gaffes, with Chiara de Blasio initially telling the interviewer how happy she was that “now we have the first black Asian female president in office elected,” referring to Kamala Harris.
This is Mayor De Blasio’s daughter in New York… and I’m the lady in the yellow hat 👒 pic.twitter.com/0iY99PDHBS — Angela Stanton King 🇺🇸 (@theangiestanton) November 10, 2020
De Blasio followed up by saying that Biden stole the election, before correcting herself.
“Joe Biden was able to steal…steal no, was able to win,” she said before apologizing. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Trump Eyes Launching Media Empire Post-Presidency To ‘Wreck Fox’: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly eying launching an online media company after his presidency .
Trump is considering launching an online competitor to Fox News in part to spite the network , according to sources familiar with the president ’ s thinking , Axios reported on Thursday .
Trump has increasingly criticized Fox in recent months over its coverage and then its decision to call the state of Arizona early for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden .
“ He plans to wreck Fox .
No doubt about it , ” a source told Axios .
The president has extensive email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 2020 campaigns that he can use to help launch a media venture .
Trump may also use rallies late in the year , ostensibly for building support for his election legal fight with Biden , to bash Fox News to his base .
Many of the members of Trump ’ s target audience for a media venture are likely Fox viewers .
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President Donald Trump is reportedly eying launching an online media company after his presidency.
Trump is considering launching an online competitor to Fox News in part to spite the network, according to sources familiar with the president’s thinking, Axios reported on Thursday. Trump has increasingly criticized Fox in recent months over its coverage and then its decision to call the state of Arizona early for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
“He plans to wreck Fox. No doubt about it,” a source told Axios.
The president has extensive email and cell phone lists from his 2016 and 2020 campaigns that he can use to help launch a media venture. Trump may also use rallies late in the year, ostensibly for building support for his election legal fight with Biden, to bash Fox News to his base. Many of the members of Trump’s target audience for a media venture are likely Fox viewers.
Trump is planning to sidestep the boundaries of launching a cable network and moving straight to an online streaming/subscription service – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Graham: If GOP doesn’t fight, there will ‘never be another Republican president elected again’

Sen. Lindsey Graham , R-S.C. , pushed back against media outlets that have projected Democrat Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election , stating Sunday morning that “ this is a contested election ” that has not reached a conclusion .
In an interview with Fox News ’ “ Sunday Morning Futures , ” Graham pointed to several allegations of possible fraud or error that could have altered the election ’ s results .
He called on fellow Republicans to push back against the idea that Biden ’ s victory is a done deal , warning that if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a precedent that would be disastrous for their party .
“ If Republicans don ’ t challenge and change the U.S. election system , there ’ ll never be another Republican president elected again , ” Graham warned .
“ President Trump should not concede , we ’ re down to 10,000 votes in Georgia , he ’ s going to win North Carolina , we ’ ve gone from 93,000 votes to 20,000 votes in Arizona , where there are more votes to be counted .
There are allegations of system failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the election computer system in Michigan is suspicious , and told Republican Senate candidate John James not to concede .
Like President Trump , James looked to be in a position to win on election night , only to have absentee ballots put his Democratic opponent ahead the following night .
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., pushed back against media outlets that have projected Democrat Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election, stating Sunday morning that “this is a contested election” that has not reached a conclusion.
In an interview with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Graham pointed to several allegations of possible fraud or error that could have altered the election’s results. He called on fellow Republicans to push back against the idea that Biden’s victory is a done deal, warning that if they do not, it will set a precedent that would be disastrous for their party.
“If Republicans don’t challenge and change the U.S. election system, there’ll never be another Republican president elected again,” Graham warned. “President Trump should not concede, we’re down to 10,000 votes in Georgia, he’s going to win North Carolina, we’ve gone from 93,000 votes to 20,000 votes in Arizona, where there are more votes to be counted. There are allegations of system failure, fraud.”
Graham also said that the election computer system in Michigan is suspicious, and told Republican Senate candidate John James not to concede. Like President Trump, James looked to be in a position to win on election night, only to have absentee ballots put his Democratic opponent ahead the following night. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--California Set to Reopen Strip Clubs Before Churches

A California judge ordered San Diego to reopen strip clubs even as local officials crack down on churches .
San Diego Superior Court judge Joel R. Wohlfeil ordered the state to end any actions that prevent the clubs from “ being allowed to provide live adult entertainment , ” according to the decision .
The owners of two strip clubs argued that their business is legally protected speech guaranteed by the First Amendment—the same argument that churches have been making about their own services .
The judge ’ s decision is not final as that in a full hearing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the month , but it temporarily allows the strip clubs to reopen for indoor services , as other institutions close .
In their legal complaint , strip-club owners argued they have complied with social distancing requirements .
They also warned that another shutdown would mean financial ruin .
The judge temporarily sided with them .
Religious-liberty advocates said that the case could pave the way for lifting coronavirus restrictions against churches .
Paul Jonna , special counsel for the Thomas More Society , which is representing churches challenging the restrictions , expressed confidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ churches .
If strip clubs are entitled to constitutional protections , then churches are as well , he told the Free Beacon .
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A California judge ordered San Diego to reopen strip clubs even as local officials crack down on churches.
San Diego Superior Court judge Joel R. Wohlfeil ordered the state to end any actions that prevent the clubs from “being allowed to provide live adult entertainment,” according to the decision. The owners of two strip clubs argued that their business is legally protected speech guaranteed by the First Amendment—the same argument that churches have been making about their own services.
The judge’s decision is not final as that in a full hearing, which will occur at the end of the month, but it temporarily allows the strip clubs to reopen for indoor services, as other institutions close. In their legal complaint, strip-club owners argued they have complied with social distancing requirements. They also warned that another shutdown would mean financial ruin. The judge temporarily sided with them.
Religious-liberty advocates said that the case could pave the way for lifting coronavirus restrictions against churches. Paul Jonna, special counsel for the Thomas More Society, which is representing churches challenging the restrictions, expressed confidence that this decision bodes well for the churches. If strip clubs are entitled to constitutional protections, then churches are as well, he told the Free Beacon. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Rod Blagojevich: Dems Stealing Elections a ‘Time-Honored Tradition’ (VIDEO)

In the wake of President Donald Trump sounding the alarm on potential voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election , @ @ @ @ @ ( D ) on Friday accused Democrats of stealing elections for a long time .
@ @ @ @ @ s “ John Bachman Now ” that Democratic stronghold cities changing vote counts overnight , @ @ @ @ @ a “ time-honored tradition.
” He went on to say that Democrats “ stealing the @ @ @ @ @ dangerous to our democracy.
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In the wake of President Donald Trump sounding the alarm on potential voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) on Friday accused Democrats of stealing elections for a long time.
Blagojevich told Newsmax TV’s “John Bachman Now” that Democratic stronghold cities changing vote counts overnight, and controlling polling places is a “time-honored tradition.” He went on to say that Democrats “stealing the presidency” is “incredibly dangerous to our democracy.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Massachusetts Dems Push Radical ROE Act: Abortions Until Birth, Care Denied to Baby Survivors

Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo ( D ) will push for a vote this week on an amendment to the annual budget bill that would codify abortion rights into state law , legalize abortions until birth , and allow abortionists to deny care to infants who survive the procedure .
“ Following last week ’ s joint statement with Senate President Spilka , in which we expressed concern over the threat to women ’ s reproductive rights on the national level , it is urgent that the House take up an immediate measure to remove barriers to women ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enshrined in Roe v. Wade , ” DeLeo said in a statement , reported WBUR News .
Though , according to the news report , DeLeo warned state House legislators not to attach major policy measures to the budget bill , he said Monday the ROE Act is an “ urgent ” matter and must be included .
If passed , the measure would legalize abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy , allow a loophole for girls under the age of 16 to obtain an abortion without the consent of their parents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow abortionists to deny life-saving medical care to an infant who survives abortion .
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Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo (D) will push for a vote this week on an amendment to the annual budget bill that would codify abortion rights into state law, legalize abortions until birth, and allow abortionists to deny care to infants who survive the procedure.
“Following last week’s joint statement with Senate President [Karen] Spilka [D], in which we expressed concern over the threat to women’s reproductive rights on the national level, it is urgent that the House take up an immediate measure to remove barriers to women’s reproductive health options and protect the concepts enshrined in Roe v. Wade,” DeLeo said in a statement, reported WBUR News.
Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo will push for a vote this week on an amendment that would codify abortion rights into state law and make abortions legal after 24 weeks if a doctor has diagnosed a fatal fetal abnormality. https://t.co/5hHY9uKyvN — WBUR (@WBUR) November 9, 2020
Though, according to the news report, DeLeo warned state House legislators not to attach major policy measures to the budget bill, he said Monday the ROE Act [Act to Remove Obstacles and Expand Abortion Access] is an “urgent” matter and must be included.
If passed, the measure would legalize abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy, allow a loophole for girls under the age of 16 to obtain an abortion without the consent of their parents, allow non-physicians to perform abortions, and allow abortionists to deny life-saving medical care to an infant who survives abortion. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Biden coronavirus adviser wants US to distribute vaccine globally before it’s available to all Ameri

Biden coronavirus adviser wants US to distribute vaccine globally before it’s available to all Americans

Oncologist Dr. Zeke Emanuel , one of 10 advisory board members named to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden ’ s coronavirus task force , has pushed the U.S. and other countries to not hoard a coronavirus vaccine .
Emanuel , who served as a key architect of the Affordable Care Act under the Obama administration , co-authored a paper in September in which he encouraged officials to follow the “ Fair Priority Model , ” which calls for a “ fair international distribution of vaccine , ” rather than what he and his co-authors characterized as “ vaccine nationalism.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine to hold onto enough of a supply to reach a threshold for herd immunity ( “ Rt below 1 ” ) .
Beyond that , the model supports distributing the vaccine internationally , which means giving away or selling doses of the vaccine before it ’ s available to every citizen in that country , Emanuel explained to Scientific American .
“ Reasonable national partiality does not permit retaining more vaccine than the amount needed to keep the rate of transmission ( Rt ) below 1 , when that vaccine could instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that have been unable to keep Rt below 1 through ongoing public-health efforts , ” the Science magazine article titled “ An ethical framework for global vaccine allocation ” argues .
“ Associative ties only justify a government ’ s giving some priority to its own citizens , not absolute priority , ” Emanuel wrote with his co-authors .
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Oncologist Dr. Zeke Emanuel, one of 10 advisory board members named to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force, has pushed the U.S. and other countries to not hoard a coronavirus vaccine.
Emanuel, who served as a key architect of the Affordable Care Act under the Obama administration, co-authored a paper in September in which he encouraged officials to follow the “Fair Priority Model,” which calls for a “fair international distribution of vaccine,” rather than what he and his co-authors characterized as “vaccine nationalism.”
The model allows the country that produces the vaccine to hold onto enough of a supply to reach a threshold for herd immunity (“Rt below 1”). Beyond that, the model supports distributing the vaccine internationally, which means giving away or selling doses of the vaccine before it’s available to every citizen in that country, Emanuel explained to Scientific American.
“Reasonable national partiality does not permit retaining more vaccine than the amount needed to keep the rate of transmission (Rt) below 1, when that vaccine could instead mitigate substantial COVID-19–related harms in other countries that have been unable to keep Rt below 1 through ongoing public-health efforts,” the Science magazine article titled “An ethical framework for global vaccine allocation” argues.
“Associative ties only justify a government’s giving some priority to its own citizens, not absolute priority,” Emanuel wrote with his co-authors. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Giuliani: 650,000 Votes Were Counted Unlawfully In Philadelphia And Pittsburgh

Rudy Giuliani , one of President Donald Trump ’ s personal lawyers , alleged on Nov. 11 that roughly 650,000 unlawful ballots were cast in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania .
Speaking with Fox Business ’ Lou Dobbs , Giuliani claimed that “ almost none ” of the hundreds of thousands of ballots were observed by Republican poll watchers .
State election law requires the presence of poll watchers from all parties .
“ We now are up to a count of about 650,000 ballots that are unlawful ballots that were cast in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the mass media , that we have no evidence , is a complete , absolute lie , just like they ’ ve been lying for years.
” On Monday , Gov .
Tom Wolf ’ s office said in a statement that ballot watchers from all parties have had observers throughout the process and that “ any insinuation otherwise is a lie.
” A few days earlier , Giuliani said that the Trump campaign may have sufficient evidence to change the election results in the state of Pennsylvania .
He told Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawsuits being filed by Trump ’ s reelection campaign might show that as many as 900,000 invalid ballots were cast in the battleground state .
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Rudy Giuliani, one of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyers, alleged on Nov. 11 that roughly 650,000 unlawful ballots were cast in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Speaking with Fox Business’ Lou Dobbs, Giuliani claimed that “almost none” of the hundreds of thousands of ballots were observed by Republican poll watchers. State election law requires the presence of poll watchers from all parties.
“We now are up to a count of about 650,000 ballots that are unlawful ballots that were cast in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh,” he said. “What’s being said in the mass media, that we have no evidence, is a complete, absolute lie, just like they’ve been lying for years.”
On Monday, Gov. Tom Wolf’s office said in a statement that ballot watchers from all parties have had observers throughout the process and that “any insinuation otherwise is a lie.”
A few days earlier, Giuliani said that the Trump campaign may have sufficient evidence to change the election results in the state of Pennsylvania.
He told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on Sunday that lawsuits being filed by Trump’s reelection campaign might show that as many as 900,000 invalid ballots were cast in the battleground state. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Disgraced Fox News Retracts False House Race Projection — 8 Days Later!

Obviously , the biggest Election Day loser will either be President Trump or Joe Biden , depending on who ultimately wins the presidential election , and the second biggest loser will be congressional Democrats , who lost seats in the House and failed to retake the Senate majority , but another major loser –without any question — is disgraced Fox News .
The bottom is falling out of Fox ’ s reputation , and there are reports that the once-respected outlet is suffering in the ratings .
None of this should surprise anyone , especially with the countless botched calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the dumpster fire that was Fox ’ s Election Night coverage .
TRANSCRIPT : The Fox News Decision Desk can project Democrats will retain control of the House of Representatives and expand their majority by at least five seats .
That ’ s a major boost for Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , who has pledged to roll back much of President Trump ’ s first term agenda if he loses reelection .
… There have been projections that Democrats could pick up as many as fifteen seats .
Of course , nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counts are a little different everywhere , but it looks like Democrats may have somewhere between 6 and 10 House seats , and could lose as many as 15.- READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Obviously, the biggest Election Day loser will either be President Trump or Joe Biden, depending on who ultimately wins the presidential election, and the second biggest loser will be congressional Democrats, who lost seats in the House and failed to retake the Senate majority, but another major loser –without any question — is disgraced Fox News.
The bottom is falling out of Fox’s reputation, and there are reports that the once-respected outlet is suffering in the ratings. None of this should surprise anyone, especially with the countless botched calls and outright lies still being uncovered during the dumpster fire that was Fox’s Election Night coverage.
Watch this:
Here’s the video of Fox News making this call on election night. It was the first call of the night:pic.twitter.com/MLp6q8Ql5c — Eddie Zipperer (@EddieZipperer) November 11, 2020
TRANSCRIPT: The Fox News Decision Desk can project Democrats will retain control of the House of Representatives and expand their majority by at least five seats. That’s a major boost for Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has pledged to roll back much of President Trump’s first term agenda if he loses reelection. … There have been projections that Democrats could pick up as many as fifteen seats.
Of course, nothing of the kind happened. The House counts are a little different everywhere, but it looks like Democrats may have somewhere between 6 and 10 House seats, and could lose as many as 15.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--GOP Senator James Lankford Vows To ‘Step In’ If Biden Isn’t Given Intelligence Briefings

Senator James Lankford , a Republican from Oklahoma , has vowed to “ step in ” if former vice president @ @ @ @ @ granted access to intelligence briefings by Friday .
Lankford made his threat during an interview @ @ @ @ @ aired on Wednesday .
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has stated they @ @ @ @ @ Biden campaign until the General Services Administration ( GSA ) made an “ ascertainment ” @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite the media coronation of Biden as ‘ president-elect , ’ the GSA has @ @ @ @ @ Democrat has officially won the presidential election .
President Trump has refused to concede the @ @ @ @ @ challenges in several pivotal swing states where he currently trails in the vote count.- READ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, has vowed to “step in” if former vice president Joe Biden isn’t granted access to intelligence briefings by Friday.
Lankford made his threat during an interview with radio station KRMG which aired on Wednesday.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has stated they would not interact with the Biden campaign until the General Services Administration (GSA) made an “ascertainment” on who won the election.
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) on when Biden will get access to intel briefings, which Trump has been blocking: “If that’s not occurring by Friday, I’ll step in … so that regardless of the outcome of the election, whichever way it goes, people can be ready for that actual task.” pic.twitter.com/QCT9x0qyRd — The Recount (@therecount) November 12, 2020
Despite the media coronation of Biden as ‘president-elect,’ the GSA has thus far not determined the Democrat has officially won the presidential election.
President Trump has refused to concede the race and has waged legal challenges in several pivotal swing states where he currently trails in the vote count.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--With Stupefying Cluelessness, Media Criticize Conservative Tech Refugees for Fleeing Censorship

Twitter censors the president of the United States of America for making claims media tech giants deem are “ in dispute.
” People on Facebook are prevented from sharing stories about election fraud because the ones-and-zeros working in “ content moderation ” say claims in a lawsuit aren ’ t true .
Everything ’ s racist , sexist , iffy , and off-putting for tech ’ s child content-moderators , who apparently believe that media is made for censoring .
They believe they are the firewall protecting those dumb adults from bad information because they know what ’ s best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ YouTube and Facebook users are like businesses in California .
Their signs are still up , but they expanded somewhere else .
Parler , MeWe , Rumble , and Gab are blowing up in subscriptions .
Without irony , people observing the exodus claim it must be because conservatives want to “ stay in their own echo chambers , ” and surely there ’ s truth to wanting to be with like-minded people .
That ’ s why the Left loves legacy social media .
They run it , contour content to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report , and hector people who don ’ t think like them .
This may sound like a Leftist love-fest , and it is , but being a conservative on these social media sites is like going to dinner at your sister ’ s , where she thinks it ’ s perfectly OK to call you a ho because you disagree with her .
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Twitter censors the president of the United States of America for making claims media tech giants deem are “in dispute.” People on Facebook are prevented from sharing stories about election fraud because the ones-and-zeros working in “content moderation” say claims in a lawsuit aren’t true.
Everything’s racist, sexist, iffy, and off-putting for tech’s child content-moderators, who apparently believe that media is made for censoring. They believe they are the firewall protecting those dumb adults from bad information because they know what’s best.
More conservative Twitter, Google, YouTube and Facebook users are like businesses in California. Their signs are still up, but they expanded somewhere else.
Parler, MeWe, Rumble, and Gab are blowing up in subscriptions.
Conservatives increasingly are congregating on social media outlets designed specifically for people who think like them.
Conservatives increasingly are congregating on social media outlets designed specifically for people who think like them. https://t.co/CBg1RQA11t — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) November 11, 2020
Without irony, people observing the exodus claim it must be because conservatives want to “stay in their own echo chambers,” and surely there’s truth to wanting to be with like-minded people. That’s why the Left loves legacy social media. They run it, contour content to their way of thinking, and censor, report, and hector people who don’t think like them. This may sound like a Leftist love-fest, and it is, but being a conservative on these social media sites is like going to dinner at your sister’s, where she thinks it’s perfectly OK to call you a ho because you disagree with her. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--George Soros Looms Large Over Biden Transition

Joe Biden ’ s transition team includes several people affiliated with organizations bankrolled by the left-wing billionaire George Soros .
Biden ’ s “ Agency Review Teams , ” which include lists of individuals “ responsible for understanding the operations ” of each government agency , will prepare “ President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris … to hit the ground running on Day One.
” Soros is well represented on those lists .
Sarah Cross , an advocacy director at Soros ’ s Open Society Foundations , received a seat on Biden ’ s State Department transition team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the executive office of the Open Society Foundations , will join the United States Mission to the United Nations team .
Diane Thompson , who is listed as “ self-employed ” and a member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau team , is a current Leadership in Government Fellow at the Open Society Foundations .
Soros poured more than $ 70 million into election activity backing Biden ’ s candidacy this past cycle , more than three times his previous high of $ 22 million in the 2016 election cycle .
Soros and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close access to the Obama administration ; under a Biden administration , that access will likely return .
Other members of Biden ’ s transition team work for groups that receive heavy funding from the billionaire .
Sharon Burke and Viv Graubard , both at the New America think tank , will join Biden ’ s Department of Defense and Department of Labor teams .
Soros ’ s Open Society Foundations gave New America more than $ 1 million last year , according to the group ’ s disclosures .
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Joe Biden’s transition team includes several people affiliated with organizations bankrolled by the left-wing billionaire George Soros.
Biden’s “Agency Review Teams,” which include lists of individuals “responsible for understanding the operations” of each government agency, will prepare “President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris … to hit the ground running on Day One.” Soros is well represented on those lists.
Sarah Cross, an advocacy director at Soros’s Open Society Foundations, received a seat on Biden’s State Department transition team. Michael Pan, a special adviser in the executive office of the Open Society Foundations, will join the United States Mission to the United Nations team. Diane Thompson, who is listed as “self-employed” and a member of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau team, is a current Leadership in Government Fellow at the Open Society Foundations.
Soros poured more than $70 million into election activity backing Biden’s candidacy this past cycle, more than three times his previous high of $22 million in the 2016 election cycle. Soros and the Democracy Alliance donor club previously enjoyed close access to the Obama administration; under a Biden administration, that access will likely return.
Other members of Biden’s transition team work for groups that receive heavy funding from the billionaire. Sharon Burke and Viv Graubard, both at the New America think tank, will join Biden’s Department of Defense and Department of Labor teams. Soros’s Open Society Foundations gave New America more than $1 million last year, according to the group’s disclosures. Soros’s son, Jonathan, sits on New America’s board emeriti.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Cal Cunningham concedes to Thom Tillis in North Carolina Senate race

Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham conceded to Sen. Thom Tillis , R-N.C. , on Tuesday in North Carolina ’ s Senate race , a week after voters went to the polls .
“ I just called Senator Tillis to congratulate him on winning reelection to a second term in the U.S. Senate and wished him and his family the best in their continued service in the months and years ahead , ” Cunningham said in a statement .
Tillis ’ win means Republicans now take the lead in the battle for the Senate , with the GOP holding 49 seats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are left : Alaska , where Republicans are leading , and in Georgia , where there will be two runoff elections in January .
Republicans are angling for at least two of those to keep control .
Tillis had 48.72 % of the vote compared to Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham ’ s 46.95 % with nearly 100 % of precincts reporting , according to the N.C. State Board of Elections website .
“ Earlier this afternoon , Cal Cunningham called me to offer his concession , ” Tillis said in a statement .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wish nothing but the best to Cal and his family going forward.
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Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham conceded to Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Tuesday in North Carolina’s Senate race, a week after voters went to the polls.
“I just called Senator Tillis to congratulate him on winning reelection to a second term in the U.S. Senate and wished him and his family the best in their continued service in the months and years ahead,” Cunningham said in a statement.
Tillis’ win means Republicans now take the lead in the battle for the Senate, with the GOP holding 49 seats, and Democrats holding 48. Three seats are left: Alaska, where Republicans are leading, and in Georgia, where there will be two runoff elections in January. Republicans are angling for at least two of those to keep control.
My statement on the results of this race: pic.twitter.com/dWo5gipxw8 — Cal Cunningham (@CalforNC) November 10, 2020
Tillis had 48.72% of the vote compared to Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham’s 46.95% with nearly 100% of precincts reporting, according to the N.C. State Board of Elections website.
“Earlier this afternoon, Cal Cunningham called me to offer his concession,” Tillis said in a statement. “This was a hard-fought campaign and I wish nothing but the best to Cal and his family going forward.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Pennsylvania court: Secretary of state lacked authority to change deadline 2 days before Election Da

Pennsylvania court: Secretary of state lacked authority to change deadline 2 days before Election Day

A Pennsylvania judge ruled in favor of the Trump campaign Thursday , ordering that the state may not count ballots where the voters needed to provide proof of identification and failed to do so by Nov. 9 .
State law said that voters have until six days after the election — this year that was Nov. 9 — to cure problems regarding a lack of proof of identification .
After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots could be accepted three days after Election Day , Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar submitted guidance that said proof of identification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is six days from the ballot acceptance deadline .
That guidance was issued two days before Election Day .
“ he Court concludes that Respondent Kathy Boockvar , in her official capacity as Secretary of the Commonwealth , lacked statutory authority to issue the November 1 , 2020 , guidance to Respondents County Boards of Elections insofar as that guidance purported to change the deadline … for certain electors to verify proof of identification , ” Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt said in a court order .
This was in line with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was that there was no basis in the state ’ s law to extend the identification deadline , and that Boockvar did not have the power to unilaterally change it .
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A Pennsylvania judge ruled in favor of the Trump campaign Thursday, ordering that the state may not count ballots where the voters needed to provide proof of identification and failed to do so by Nov. 9.
State law said that voters have until six days after the election — this year that was Nov. 9 — to cure problems regarding a lack of proof of identification. After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mail-in ballots could be accepted three days after Election Day, Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar submitted guidance that said proof of identification could be provided up until Nov. 12, which is six days from the ballot acceptance deadline. That guidance was issued two days before Election Day.
“[T]he Court concludes that Respondent Kathy Boockvar, in her official capacity as Secretary of the Commonwealth, lacked statutory authority to issue the November 1, 2020, guidance to Respondents County Boards of Elections insofar as that guidance purported to change the deadline … for certain electors to verify proof of identification,” Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt said in a court order.
This was in line with the Trump campaign’s argument, which was that there was no basis in the state’s law to extend the identification deadline, and that Boockvar did not have the power to unilaterally change it. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-11-13--Mike Pompeo To Make Unprecedented West Bank Visit In State Department First: Report

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to make an official visit the Golan Heights and a West Bank Israeli settlement next Wednesday marking the first time a State Department secretary has ever visited either , Axios reported .
Pompeo ’ s visit to the West Bank would be a departure from U.S. foreign policy dating back to 1967 which viewed the territory as occupied , according to Axios .
A source familiar with Pompeo ’ s itinerary confirmed the trip , the Washington Examiner reported .
The State Department did not immediately return the Daily Caller News Foundation request for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of state in U.S. history to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem ’ s Old City during a March 2019 state visit and addressed the 2020 Republican National Convention ( RNC ) live from Jerusalem , according to Reuters .
“ The primary Constitutional function of the national government is ensuring that your family — and mine — are safe and enjoy the freedom to live , to work , to learn and to worship as they choose , ” Pompeo said during his RNC speech .
“ The president moved the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jerusalem , the rightful capital of the Jewish homeland , ” he continued .
In a historic move , President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocated the U.S. embassy to the city from Tel Aviv , Israel in 2017 .
Jerusalem has been contested with both Israelis and Palestinians claiming the city for themselves for decades , according to The New York Times .
Pompeo annulled a 1978 State Department policy , which labeled Israel ’ s West Bank settlements “ inconsistent with international law , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During his trip , Pompeo will visit a winery that named a wine after him following his November 2019 decision to change U.S. policy concerning Israeli settlements , Axios reported .
The secretary of state will make a visit to another contested region , the Golan Heights , which Trump announced would be recognized as belonging to Israel in March 2019 , according to Axios .
The Israeli government said it would create a new village called “ Trump Heights ” after the announcement .

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to make an official visit the Golan Heights and a West Bank Israeli settlement next Wednesday marking the first time a State Department secretary has ever visited either, Axios reported.
Pompeo’s visit to the West Bank would be a departure from U.S. foreign policy dating back to 1967 which viewed the territory as occupied, according to Axios. A source familiar with Pompeo’s itinerary confirmed the trip, the Washington Examiner reported.
The State Department did not immediately return the Daily Caller News Foundation request for comment.
Pompeo became the first secretary of state in U.S. history to visit the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City during a March 2019 state visit and addressed the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC) live from Jerusalem, according to Reuters.
“The primary Constitutional function of the national government is ensuring that your family — and mine — are safe and enjoy the freedom to live, to work, to learn and to worship as they choose,” Pompeo said during his RNC speech.
“The president moved the U.S. Embassy to this very city of God, Jerusalem, the rightful capital of the Jewish homeland,” he continued.
In a historic move, President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocated the U.S. embassy to the city from Tel Aviv, Israel in 2017. Jerusalem has been contested with both Israelis and Palestinians claiming the city for themselves for decades, according to The New York Times.
Pompeo annulled a 1978 State Department policy, which labeled Israel’s West Bank settlements “inconsistent with international law,” in November 2019, Axios reported. During his trip, Pompeo will visit a winery that named a wine after him following his November 2019 decision to change U.S. policy concerning Israeli settlements, Axios reported.
The secretary of state will make a visit to another contested region, the Golan Heights, which Trump announced would be recognized as belonging to Israel in March 2019, according to Axios. The Israeli government said it would create a new village called “Trump Heights” after the announcement.


truepundit--2020-11-13--TikTok Asks Court To Intervene As Government’s Deadline To Sell Off US Operations Arrives

Social media app TikTok asked a federal court to intervene as the U.S. government ’ s deadline for the app ’ s American operations to be sold off arrived Thursday .
An Aug. 14 executive order signed by President Donald Trump gave the popular social media app until Thursday to divest from its U.S. operations , CNN Business reported .
TikTok , which is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance , expressed confusion in a statement Tuesday night and filed an emergency petition with a federal appeals court .
“ In the nearly two months since the President gave his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those concerns , we have offered detailed solutions to finalize that agreement , ” TikTok said in a statement , according to CNN .
“ We have no choice but to file a petition in court to defend our rights and those of our more than 1,500 employees in the US , ” the statement continued .
TikTok agreed to a tentative deal to hand its operations over to tech giant Oracle and Walmart on Sept. 19 , the companies announced in a statement .
As part of the agreement , TikTok would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would be based in the U.S. , majority owned by U.S. investors and use Oracle ’ s American cloud infrastructure .
“ We believe this deal will benefit the U.S. in many ways , including bringing over 25,000 jobs over time as well as continuing to develop exciting , innovative products for people to enjoy around the world , ” Walmart said in the statement .
Trump gave his blessing to the deal once it was announced , according to CNBC .
Trump and several other leaders including Secretary of State Mike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security risk to the U.S. since ByteDance has access to the data of millions of Americans , which could be handed over to the Chinese government , CNN reported .
However , TikTok said it has not received any “ clarity ” from the U.S. government about the proposal , according to ABC News .
The Treasury Department ’ s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States said it is still focused on resolving the national security risks posed by TikTok in a statement Wednesday .
It remains unclear as of Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or if the company would face fines , if Thursday passes without any further action from the Treasury Department , according to CNN .
TikTok and the Treasury Department didn ’ t immediately respond to requests for comment .

Social media app TikTok asked a federal court to intervene as the U.S. government’s deadline for the app’s American operations to be sold off arrived Thursday.
An Aug. 14 executive order signed by President Donald Trump gave the popular social media app until Thursday to divest from its U.S. operations, CNN Business reported. TikTok, which is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance, expressed confusion in a statement Tuesday night and filed an emergency petition with a federal appeals court.
“In the nearly two months since the President gave his preliminary approval to our proposal to satisfy those concerns, we have offered detailed solutions to finalize that agreement,” TikTok said in a statement, according to CNN.
“We have no choice but to file a petition in court to defend our rights and those of our more than 1,500 employees in the US,” the statement continued.
TikTok agreed to a tentative deal to hand its operations over to tech giant Oracle and Walmart on Sept. 19, the companies announced in a statement. As part of the agreement, TikTok would establish a new company TikTok Global, which would be based in the U.S., majority owned by U.S. investors and use Oracle’s American cloud infrastructure.
“We believe this deal will benefit the U.S. in many ways, including bringing over 25,000 jobs over time as well as continuing to develop exciting, innovative products for people to enjoy around the world,” Walmart said in the statement.
Trump gave his blessing to the deal once it was announced, according to CNBC. Trump and several other leaders including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have said China poses a national security risk to the U.S. since ByteDance has access to the data of millions of Americans, which could be handed over to the Chinese government, CNN reported.
However, TikTok said it has not received any “clarity” from the U.S. government about the proposal, according to ABC News. The Treasury Department’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States said it is still focused on resolving the national security risks posed by TikTok in a statement Wednesday.
It remains unclear as of Thursday afternoon what will happen to TikTok, or if the company would face fines, if Thursday passes without any further action from the Treasury Department, according to CNN.
TikTok and the Treasury Department didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.


truepundit--2020-11-13--Gun Rights Group Sues California Sheriff For Denying Access To Red Flag Confiscation Records

A prominent gun-rights group sued a California sheriff ’ s department on Thursday after the organization said law enforcement refused to provide records about red flag firearm confiscations .
The Firearms Policy Coalition ( FPC ) filed suit against Sacramento County Sheriff ’ s Department over alleged violations of the California Public Records Act and the state constitution , according to a statement from the Second Amendment organization .
The FPC wrote that it attempted to obtain records about the state ’ s red flag program , which enables authorities to seize firearms from those deemed a threat to themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the department .
“ People have a right to know how the government is enforcing its laws and policies , especially in cases that involve the seizure of firearms and the suspension of fundamental , constitutionally enumerated rights , ” FPC Director of Legal Strategy Adam Kraut said in the statement .
“ The defendants ’ denial of our requests is particularly concerning in light of it being a significant matter of great public interest , and we look forward to finding out what they ’ re hiding from us and all Californians.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ any and all warrants issued by the sheriff ’ s department for firearm confiscations , all records pertaining to the state ’ s red flag program dubbed “ gun violence restraining orders , ” and information about Andrew Casarez , who the organization said had his weapons seized by state authorities .
“ The California Constitution and state law provide a robust right to transparent , accountable government , and yet the Sacramento County Sheriff ’ s Department has denied and ignored the FPC ’ s requests for records relating to Gun Violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attorney Paul Boylan said in the statement.
” “ We are hoping that by demanding transparency of the SCSD in this case , it will curtail future infringements on the public ’ s rights to access information held by public agencies.
” Sacramento County Sheriff ’ s Department declined to comment on the lawsuit in an email to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ It is the long standing policy of both Sacramento County and the Sacramento County Sheriff ’ s Office not to comment on pending litigation , ” sheriff ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

A prominent gun-rights group sued a California sheriff’s department on Thursday after the organization said law enforcement refused to provide records about red flag firearm confiscations.
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed suit against Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department over alleged violations of the California Public Records Act and the state constitution, according to a statement from the Second Amendment organization. The FPC wrote that it attempted to obtain records about the state’s red flag program, which enables authorities to seize firearms from those deemed a threat to themselves or others, but were denied by the department.
“People have a right to know how the government is enforcing its laws and policies, especially in cases that involve the seizure of firearms and the suspension of fundamental, constitutionally enumerated rights,” FPC Director of Legal Strategy Adam Kraut said in the statement.
“The defendants’ denial of our requests is particularly concerning in light of it being a significant matter of great public interest, and we look forward to finding out what they’re hiding from us and all Californians.”
The gun group sought information about any and all warrants issued by the sheriff’s department for firearm confiscations, all records pertaining to the state’s red flag program dubbed “gun violence restraining orders,” and information about Andrew Casarez, who the organization said had his weapons seized by state authorities.
“The California Constitution and state law provide a robust right to transparent, accountable government, and yet the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department has denied and ignored the FPC’s requests for records relating to Gun Violence Restraining Orders,” FPC’s attorney Paul Boylan said in the statement.”
“We are hoping that by demanding transparency of the SCSD in this case, it will curtail future infringements on the public’s rights to access information held by public agencies.”
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department declined to comment on the lawsuit in an email to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“It is the long standing policy of both Sacramento County and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office not to comment on pending litigation,” sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Rod Grassmann wrote.


truepundit--2020-11-13--Biden’s Pick For Chief Of Staff Lobbied Against Asbestos Lawsuit Payouts, For Scandal-Plagued Mortga

Biden’s Pick For Chief Of Staff Lobbied Against Asbestos Lawsuit Payouts, For Scandal-Plagued Mortgage Giant

• Joe Biden ’ s pick for White House chief of staff lobbied on behalf of a trade coalition in the 2000s that sought to limit payouts in asbestos-related lawsuits .
• Ron Klain also lobbied on regulatory issues for home lender Fannie Mae , which paid $ 400 million in fines due to its accounting practices and excessive bonuses to executives .
• Despite his seeming anti-progressive lobbying career , Klain ’ s selection to serve as White House chief was hailed by Democrats across the ideological spectrum .
President-elect Joe Biden ’ s pick for his chief of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a business coalition that sought to limit payouts for asbestos lawsuits , as well as for Fannie Mae , the mortgage loan company that was accused at the time of inflating its earnings and overpaying executives .
Ron Klain , the chief of staff pick , has been a longtime adviser to Biden .
He began working for Biden ’ s U.S. Senate office in 1989 and served as Biden ’ s chief of staff when he was vice president .
Democrats across the ideological spectrum hailed the selection of Klain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama administrations .
He has cemented his progressive bona fides due to his role in the Clinton White House helping Ruth Bader Ginsburg through the Supreme Court confirmation process .
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren , a leading figure in the progressive wing of the party , called Klain a “ superb choice ” to serve as Biden ’ s top adviser .
Klain ’ s position as the so-called Ebola czar during the Obama administration was also seen as an asset as the incoming Biden administration will have to deal with the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a lobbyist nearly two decades ago is largely omitted from his resume , possibly due to his work for major corporations and trade groups supported by big business .
As a lobbyist at the firm O ’ Melveny & Myers , Klain represented a trade group backed by a New Jersey roofing company that sought to limit payouts in asbestos lawsuits .
He was also part of a lobbying team that represented Fannie Mae while it faced a series of accounting and regulatory scandals .
Senate lobbying records also show he represented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. Airways .
Klain ’ s work for a front group that sought to limit asbestos payouts is mostly likely to call into question his progressive pedigree .
Senate lobbying records show that Klain and two associates registered in January 2000 to lobby for the Coalition for Asbestos Resolution , which was formed by a New Jersey-based roofing company called GAF Corporation .
The Washington Post reported in April 2000 that GAF Corporation spent $ 7 million to back the coalition , which also had support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Walter Dellinger , an acting solicitor general during the Clinton administration , lobbied Congress , the White House and Justice Department in support of H.R .
1283 , a bill that would cap attorneys fees in asbestos lawsuits and limit liability payouts to people harmed by the carcinogen .
O ’ Melveny & Myers received $ 80,000 for the contract , according to Senate records .
The disclosure reports do not provide additional detail into the work performed by O ’ Melveny & Myers or Klain , though Dellinger was identified in news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for ExxonMobil , Honeywell and other companies that fought against asbestos class-action lawsuits .
Klain represented another front group back by big business , the Coalition for Truth in Environmental Marketing Information , according to the Senate records .
The coalition , which was backed by major trade groups like the Grocery Manufacturers of America and corporations like Procter & Gamble , fought against the World Trade Organization ’ s efforts to require “ eco-labels ” on consumer products .
Environmental groups supported eco-labeling to inform consumers about the safety of various products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cumbersome and overly subjective .
O ’ Melveny & Myers filed lobbying disclosure reports related to the coalition from August 2000 to January 2003 , but the documents do not disclose any payments .
The Senate records also show that Klain lobbied for Fannie Mae on “ regulatory issues ” from August 2002 to August 2006 .
Fannie Mae faced a series of scandals while O ’ Melveny & Myers represented the firm .
The mortgage lender was ordered to pay $ 400 million in fines in May 2006 to settle claims that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fannie Mae opposed efforts in 2003 to form an agency within the Treasury Department to oversee the housing lender .
Klain was listed as a Fannie Mae lobbyist along with Arthur Culvahouse , a former ambassador to Australia who advised John McCain ’ s presidential campaign in 2008 .
Democrats assailed Culvahouse during the campaign over his lobbying record , according to reports at the time .
The Biden campaign did not respond to a request for comment .

Joe Biden’s pick for White House chief of staff lobbied on behalf of a trade coalition in the 2000s that sought to limit payouts in asbestos-related lawsuits.
Ron Klain also lobbied on regulatory issues for home lender Fannie Mae, which paid $400 million in fines due to its accounting practices and excessive bonuses to executives.
Despite his seeming anti-progressive lobbying career, Klain’s selection to serve as White House chief was hailed by Democrats across the ideological spectrum.
President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for his chief of staff lobbied in the 2000s on behalf of a business coalition that sought to limit payouts for asbestos lawsuits, as well as for Fannie Mae, the mortgage loan company that was accused at the time of inflating its earnings and overpaying executives.
Ron Klain, the chief of staff pick, has been a longtime adviser to Biden. He began working for Biden’s U.S. Senate office in 1989 and served as Biden’s chief of staff when he was vice president.
Democrats across the ideological spectrum hailed the selection of Klain, citing his work in the Clinton and Obama administrations. He has cemented his progressive bona fides due to his role in the Clinton White House helping Ruth Bader Ginsburg through the Supreme Court confirmation process.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a leading figure in the progressive wing of the party, called Klain a “superb choice” to serve as Biden’s top adviser.
.@RonaldKlain is a superb choice for Chief of Staff. He understands the magnitude of the health and economic crisis and he has the experience to lead this next administration through it. Ron has earned trust all across the entire Democratic Party. — Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) November 12, 2020
Klain’s position as the so-called Ebola czar during the Obama administration was also seen as an asset as the incoming Biden administration will have to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
But Klain’s work as a lobbyist nearly two decades ago is largely omitted from his resume, possibly due to his work for major corporations and trade groups supported by big business.
As a lobbyist at the firm O’Melveny & Myers, Klain represented a trade group backed by a New Jersey roofing company that sought to limit payouts in asbestos lawsuits.
He was also part of a lobbying team that represented Fannie Mae while it faced a series of accounting and regulatory scandals.
Senate lobbying records also show he represented drugmaker ImClone Systems, Time Warner and U.S. Airways.
Klain’s work for a front group that sought to limit asbestos payouts is mostly likely to call into question his progressive pedigree.
Senate lobbying records show that Klain and two associates registered in January 2000 to lobby for the Coalition for Asbestos Resolution, which was formed by a New Jersey-based roofing company called GAF Corporation.
The Washington Post reported in April 2000 that GAF Corporation spent $7 million to back the coalition, which also had support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Senate records show that Klain and Walter Dellinger, an acting solicitor general during the Clinton administration, lobbied Congress, the White House and Justice Department in support of H.R. 1283, a bill that would cap attorneys fees in asbestos lawsuits and limit liability payouts to people harmed by the carcinogen.
O’Melveny & Myers received $80,000 for the contract, according to Senate records.
The disclosure reports do not provide additional detail into the work performed by O’Melveny & Myers or Klain, though Dellinger was identified in news reports from 2002 as the primary lawyer for ExxonMobil, Honeywell and other companies that fought against asbestos class-action lawsuits.
Klain represented another front group back by big business, the Coalition for Truth in Environmental Marketing Information, according to the Senate records.
The coalition, which was backed by major trade groups like the Grocery Manufacturers of America and corporations like Procter & Gamble, fought against the World Trade Organization’s efforts to require “eco-labels” on consumer products.
Environmental groups supported eco-labeling to inform consumers about the safety of various products. Manufacturers claimed that the labels were cumbersome and overly subjective.
O’Melveny & Myers filed lobbying disclosure reports related to the coalition from August 2000 to January 2003, but the documents do not disclose any payments.
The Senate records also show that Klain lobbied for Fannie Mae on “regulatory issues” from August 2002 to August 2006.
Fannie Mae faced a series of scandals while O’Melveny & Myers represented the firm. The mortgage lender was ordered to pay $400 million in fines in May 2006 to settle claims that it inflated earnings and overpaid executives.
Fannie Mae opposed efforts in 2003 to form an agency within the Treasury Department to oversee the housing lender.
Klain was listed as a Fannie Mae lobbyist along with Arthur Culvahouse, a former ambassador to Australia who advised John McCain’s presidential campaign in 2008.
Democrats assailed Culvahouse during the campaign over his lobbying record, according to reports at the time.
The Biden campaign did not respond to a request for comment.


truepundit--2020-11-13--‘Disgusting Failure’: Sasse Slams DOJ Investigation Into Epstein’s Sweetheart Deal

Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse slammed the Department of Justice ’ s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ’ s sweetheart plea deal , calling it a “ disgusting failure.
” The DOJ briefed Sasse over the phone Thursday on the completion of the DOJ ’ s investigation into Epstein ’ s deal and the findings of the executive summary , Sasse spokesman James Wegman told the Daily Caller News Foundation Thursday afternoon .
“ Letting a well-connected billionaire get away with child rape and international sex trafficking isn ’ t ‘ poor judgment ’ — it is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Thursday statement .
“ Americans ought to be enraged .
Jeffrey Epstein should be rotting behind bars today , but the Justice Department failed Epstein ’ s victims at every turn.
” “ The DOJ ’ s crooked deal with Epstein effectively shut down investigations into his child sex trafficking ring and protected his co-conspirators in other states , ” Sasse continued .
“ Justice has not been served .
The full report needs to be released to the public .
OPR might have finished its report , but we have an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again.
” The senator ’ s announcement comes as the DOJ and FBI presented Epstein victims Thursday with the results of the DOJ review of how former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta handled the 2007 and 2008 Epstein cases .
Despite evidence of Epstein ’ s underage sex trafficking , the Justice Department determined that Acosta merely showed “ poor judgement ” by giving Epstein only one year in prison and by failing to “ make certain that the state intended to and would notify victims identified through the federal investigation about the state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims uninformed about an important proceeding that resolved the federal investigation , an investigation about which the USAO had communicated with victims for months , ” a DOJ report said .
“ It also ultimately created the misimpression that the Department intentionally sought to silence the victims .
Acosta failed to ensure that victims were made aware of a court proceeding that was related to their own cases , and thus he failed to ensure that victims were treated with forthrightness and dignity.
” The DOJ did not immediately respond to a request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation .
Acosta resigned from his position in the Trump administration as labor secretary in 2019 amidst scrutiny over how he handled the Epstein case , according to the New York Daily News .
Epstein died of apparent suicide in a New York City federal jail in 2019 at the age of 66 .
His longtime companion Ghislaine Maxwell , who has been accused of involvement in Epstein ’ s crimes against young women , was arrested by the FBI in July .
Editor ’ s note : This post has been updated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s report .

Republican Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse slammed the Department of Justice’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s sweetheart plea deal, calling it a “disgusting failure.”
The DOJ briefed Sasse over the phone Thursday on the completion of the DOJ’s investigation into Epstein’s deal and the findings of the executive summary, Sasse spokesman James Wegman told the Daily Caller News Foundation Thursday afternoon.
“Letting a well-connected billionaire get away with child rape and international sex trafficking isn’t ‘poor judgment’ — it is a disgusting failure,” Sasse said in a Thursday statement. “Americans ought to be enraged. Jeffrey Epstein should be rotting behind bars today, but the Justice Department failed Epstein’s victims at every turn.”
“The DOJ’s crooked deal with Epstein effectively shut down investigations into his child sex trafficking ring and protected his co-conspirators in other states,” Sasse continued. “Justice has not been served. The full report needs to be released to the public. OPR might have finished its report, but we have an obligation to make sure this never happens again.”
The senator’s announcement comes as the DOJ and FBI presented Epstein victims Thursday with the results of the DOJ review of how former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta handled the 2007 and 2008 Epstein cases.
Despite evidence of Epstein’s underage sex trafficking, the Justice Department determined that Acosta merely showed “poor judgement” by giving Epstein only one year in prison and by failing to “make certain that the state intended to and would notify victims identified through the federal investigation about the state plea hearing.”
“His decision left victims uninformed about an important proceeding that resolved the federal investigation, an investigation about which the USAO had communicated with victims for months,” a DOJ report said. “It also ultimately created the misimpression that the Department intentionally sought to silence the victims. Acosta failed to ensure that victims were made aware of a court proceeding that was related to their own cases, and thus he failed to ensure that victims were treated with forthrightness and dignity.”
The DOJ did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Acosta resigned from his position in the Trump administration as labor secretary in 2019 amidst scrutiny over how he handled the Epstein case, according to the New York Daily News.
Epstein died of apparent suicide in a New York City federal jail in 2019 at the age of 66. His longtime companion Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been accused of involvement in Epstein’s crimes against young women, was arrested by the FBI in July.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to reflect information from the Justice Department’s report.


truepundit--2020-11-13--‘Expansive Power’: Here’s Who Progressives Want To See In Joe Biden’s Cabinet

Two leading progressive groups released a list comprised of left-wing politicians , activists and union leaders Wednesday who they would like to see in President-elect Joe Biden ’ s future cabinet .
Justice Democrats and the Sunrise Movement created a list outlining the groups ’ top three picks for several cabinet positions like secretary of state and attorney general and included Democratic Sens .
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders .
The groups dubbed Biden ’ s potential cabinet the “ climate cabinet ” and stated that members should have no ties to fossil fuel companies and should fight the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden must command the federal government with fierce urgency and bold creativity , ” the progressive groups said in a statement .
“ Our next President must establish new executive offices , with expansive power to respond to crises faster than Mitch McConnell.
” The list recommended that Biden nominates Warren and Sanders to secretary of the treasury and secretary of labor respectively .
It also recommended Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison gets appointed to lead the Department of Justice and Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib is nominated to be secretary of housing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Union President Mary Kay Henry and Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson were recommended as secondary picks for labor secretary and transportation secretary .
Also included are professors Kevin De León , of the University of California , Los Angeles , and Manuel Pastor , of the University of Southern California , and activists Mustafa Santiago Ali , of the National Wildlife Federation , and Abdul El Sayed , of Southpaw Michigan .
“ President-elect Biden must embrace this historic moment by keeping the party united and appointing progressive leaders who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic administration in generations , ” Justice Democrats Executive Director Alexandra Rojas said in a statement , according to The Hill .
“ Progressives make up close to half the party in Congress and deserve representation in the next administration , ” she continued .
The two groups also said Biden must establish a new agency , the Office of Climate Mobilization .
The new executive office would “ hold every federal department accountable ” when it comes to their impact on the climate .
Meanwhile , Sanders said Wednesday that if Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labor , he would accept .
However , Sanders and Warren have reportedly been ruled out of serving in Biden ’ s cabinet because their ideas are too extreme , according to Politico .
The report that some progressives have been ruled out of serving in a Biden administration comes as moderate Democrats continue to blame left-wing Democrats for shocking down-ballot election losses .
Depending on the result of January ’ s runoff elections , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell could also thwart cabinet picks deemed to be too far left .

Two leading progressive groups released a list comprised of left-wing politicians, activists and union leaders Wednesday who they would like to see in President-elect Joe Biden’s future cabinet.
Justice Democrats and the Sunrise Movement created a list outlining the groups’ top three picks for several cabinet positions like secretary of state and attorney general and included Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The groups dubbed Biden’s potential cabinet the “climate cabinet” and stated that members should have no ties to fossil fuel companies and should fight the “climate crisis” with urgency.
“Joe Biden must command the federal government with fierce urgency and bold creativity,” the progressive groups said in a statement. “Our next President must establish new executive offices, with expansive power to respond to crises faster than Mitch McConnell.”
“This is Biden’s FDR moment,” the groups added.
The list recommended that Biden nominates Warren and Sanders to secretary of the treasury and secretary of labor respectively. It also recommended Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison gets appointed to lead the Department of Justice and Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib is nominated to be secretary of housing and urban development.
Service Employees International Union President Mary Kay Henry and Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson were recommended as secondary picks for labor secretary and transportation secretary. Also included are professors Kevin De León, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and Manuel Pastor, of the University of Southern California, and activists Mustafa Santiago Ali, of the National Wildlife Federation, and Abdul El Sayed, of Southpaw Michigan.
“President-elect Biden must embrace this historic moment by keeping the party united and appointing progressive leaders who will help him usher in the most progressive Democratic administration in generations,” Justice Democrats Executive Director Alexandra Rojas said in a statement, according to The Hill.
“Progressives make up close to half the party in Congress and deserve representation in the next administration,” she continued.
The two groups also said Biden must establish a new agency, the Office of Climate Mobilization. The new executive office would “hold every federal department accountable” when it comes to their impact on the climate.
Meanwhile, Sanders said Wednesday that if Biden asked him to lead the Department of Labor, he would accept. However, Sanders and Warren have reportedly been ruled out of serving in Biden’s cabinet because their ideas are too extreme, according to Politico.
The report that some progressives have been ruled out of serving in a Biden administration comes as moderate Democrats continue to blame left-wing Democrats for shocking down-ballot election losses. Depending on the result of January’s runoff elections, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell could also thwart cabinet picks deemed to be too far left.


truepundit--2020-11-13--Court Of Appeals Sides With Harvard In Race Discrimination Lawsuit

Two First Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled Thursday that Harvard University ’ s admissions process did not violate civil rights of Asian-Americans , Reuters reported .
The decision comes after the court heard arguments less than two months ago and upholds a decision from District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs which favored Harvard after the case was heard in October 2018 , Reuters reported .
The circuit court decided the plaintiffs , the Students for Fair Admissions ( SFFA ) , had standing for the lawsuit , but affirmed Harvard ’ s admission processes , the Harvard Crimson reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision in an email to students .
“ Today ’ s decision once again finds that Harvard ’ s admissions policies are consistent with Supreme Court precedent , and lawfully and appropriately pursue Harvard ’ s efforts to create a diverse campus that promotes learning and encourages mutual respect and understanding in our community , ” Dane wrote , the Harvard Crimson reported .
“ As we have said time and time again , now is not the time to turn back the clock on diversity and opportunity , ” Dane continued , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sued Harvard in 2014 , alleging they discriminated against Asian-Americans in their admissions processes , Reuters reported .
Harvard denied the allegations and said they legally promote diversity .
Burroughs ruled although Harvard ’ s admissions system wasn ’ t perfect , there weren ’ t any “ ‘ workable and available race-neutral alternatives ’ ” to guarantee a diverse student body , Reuters reported .
U.S .
Circuit Judge Sandra Lynch cited Supreme Court cases that universities can consider race .
Chief Judge Jeffrey R. Howard and Judge Sandra L. Lynch of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the First Circuit ruled Thursday that Burroughs determined essential components correctly , the Harvard Crimson reported , including Harvard had considered race-neutral alternatives and it didn ’ t engage in racial balancing .
“ While we are disappointed with the opinion of the First Circuit Court of Appeals , our hope is not lost , ” Edward Blum , president of SFFA , said in a statement provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ This lawsuit is now on track to go up to the U.S. Supreme Court where we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unconstitutional race-based admissions policies at Harvard and all colleges and universities , ” Blum said .
Harvard University did not immediately respond to the DCNF ’ s request for comment .

Two First Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled Thursday that Harvard University’s admissions process did not violate civil rights of Asian-Americans, Reuters reported.
The decision comes after the court heard arguments less than two months ago and upholds a decision from District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs which favored Harvard after the case was heard in October 2018, Reuters reported.
The circuit court decided the plaintiffs, the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), had standing for the lawsuit, but affirmed Harvard’s admission processes, the Harvard Crimson reported. Harvard spokesperson Rachael Dane applauded the decision in an email to students.
“Today’s decision once again finds that Harvard’s admissions policies are consistent with Supreme Court precedent, and lawfully and appropriately pursue Harvard’s efforts to create a diverse campus that promotes learning and encourages mutual respect and understanding in our community,” Dane wrote, the Harvard Crimson reported.
“As we have said time and time again, now is not the time to turn back the clock on diversity and opportunity,” Dane continued, The Harvard Crimson reported.
SFFA first sued Harvard in 2014, alleging they discriminated against Asian-Americans in their admissions processes, Reuters reported. Harvard denied the allegations and said they legally promote diversity.
Burroughs ruled although Harvard’s admissions system wasn’t perfect, there weren’t any “‘workable and available race-neutral alternatives’” to guarantee a diverse student body, Reuters reported. U.S. Circuit Judge Sandra Lynch cited Supreme Court cases that universities can consider race.
Breaking: Two appellate court judges ruled in favor of Harvard in its ongoing admissions lawsuit against Students for Fair Admissions Thursday morning. — The Harvard Crimson (@thecrimson) November 12, 2020
Chief Judge Jeffrey R. Howard and Judge Sandra L. Lynch of The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled Thursday that Burroughs determined essential components correctly, the Harvard Crimson reported, including Harvard had considered race-neutral alternatives and it didn’t engage in racial balancing.
“While we are disappointed with the opinion of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, our hope is not lost,” Edward Blum, president of SFFA, said in a statement provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“This lawsuit is now on track to go up to the U.S. Supreme Court where we will ask the justices to end these unfair and unconstitutional race-based admissions policies at Harvard and all colleges and universities,” Blum said.
Harvard University did not immediately respond to the DCNF’s request for comment.


truepundit--2020-11-13--‘Trying To Stay Afloat’: New York City Hospitality Groups Speak Out Against Cuomo’s COVID Restrictio

‘Trying To Stay Afloat’: New York City Hospitality Groups Speak Out Against Cuomo’s COVID Restrictions

Multiple New York City restaurant groups spoke out Thursday against Democratic Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s recent string of coronavirus regulations , according to Fox Business .
Cuomo announced in a tweet Wednesday that bars and restaurants which hold liquor licenses would be ordered to close at 10 p.m.. Gyms would also be subject to the 10 p.m. closure mandate , which takes effect Friday , the Democratic governor wrote .
New York State Restaurant Association CEO and president Melissa Fleischut said Cuomo ’ s hospitality restrictions were a “ huge blow to ” a “ restaurant industry that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” according to Fox .
“ Our members have put in place procedures and protocols to mitigate the spread , and we ’ ll continue to do so to ensure the safety of our employees and patrons , ” Fleischut told Fox .
“ We understand the logic behind micro-cluster restrictions , but at this time we have concerns about blanket statewide restrictions like this.
” Executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance Andrew Rigie also criticized the governor ’ s recent measure .
The restaurant advocate said Cuomo ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ tens of thousands of New Yorkers.
” “ These new restrictions should be publicly justified with contact tracing data because they will make it even more difficult for these small businesses to survive , ” Rigie told Fox .
“ We demand that our elected leaders provide financial support to our city ’ s restaurants and bars before they permanently shutter and put tens of thousands of New Yorkers out of work.
” Previously , the governor ’ s office announced that indoor dining could resume at 25 % capacity starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ press release .
The move followed a struggle for New York City restaurants that resulted in 50 % of eateries facing closure in 6 months or less , according to Fox .
COVID-19 have begun to surge after a 4-month lull , according to a map posted by the New York Department of Health .
Approximately 4,800 people tested positive in the state Tuesday , which was the highest number of daily new cases since late April , the map showed .

Multiple New York City restaurant groups spoke out Thursday against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent string of coronavirus regulations, according to Fox Business.
Cuomo announced in a tweet Wednesday that bars and restaurants which hold liquor licenses would be ordered to close at 10 p.m.. Gyms would also be subject to the 10 p.m. closure mandate, which takes effect Friday, the Democratic governor wrote.
NYS is taking action to stop the spread in response to rising COVID numbers. Any establishment with a state liquor license, including bars and restaurants, must close at 10pm. Gyms must also close at 10pm. These new statewide rules will take effect Friday, 10pm. — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) November 11, 2020
New York State Restaurant Association CEO and president Melissa Fleischut said Cuomo’s hospitality restrictions were a “huge blow to” a “restaurant industry that is desperately trying to stay afloat,” according to Fox.
“Our members have put in place procedures and protocols to mitigate the spread, and we’ll continue to do so to ensure the safety of our employees and patrons,” Fleischut told Fox. “We understand the logic behind micro-cluster restrictions, but at this time we have concerns about blanket statewide restrictions like this.”
Executive director of the New York City Hospitality Alliance Andrew Rigie also criticized the governor’s recent measure. The restaurant advocate said Cuomo’s closures could result in the job loss of “tens of thousands of New Yorkers.”
“These new restrictions should be publicly justified with contact tracing data because they will make it even more difficult for these small businesses to survive,” Rigie told Fox. “We demand that our elected leaders provide financial support to our city’s restaurants and bars before they permanently shutter and put tens of thousands of New Yorkers out of work.”
Previously, the governor’s office announced that indoor dining could resume at 25% capacity starting on Sept. 30, according to a press release. The move followed a struggle for New York City restaurants that resulted in 50% of eateries facing closure in 6 months or less, according to Fox.
COVID-19 have begun to surge after a 4-month lull, according to a map posted by the New York Department of Health. Approximately 4,800 people tested positive in the state Tuesday, which was the highest number of daily new cases since late April, the map showed.


truepundit--2020-11-13--Ohio Reissues Mask Mandate Amid COVID-19 Surge

Republican Ohio Gov .
Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday that the state ’ s mask mandate would be reissued as coronavirus hospitalizations spike .
The order also requires businesses to post a “ Face Covering Requirement ” sign at entrances , mandates store management to ensure patrons and employees are in compliance , and requires businesses to submit to inspection by the newly-formed “ Retail Compliance Unit , ” according to a tweet from the governor .
“ We are reissuing Ohio ’ s mask order w/ three new provisions , ” DeWine wrote .
“ The first violation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warning and a second violation will bring about closure of the store for up to 24 hours.
” The Ohio Department of Health announced Monday that there was an ‘ unprecedented spike in hospital admissions ’ in the state , according to a press release .
A total of 2,500 hospitalizations were recorded at the time of the announcement , which was up from 2,000 just a few days prior , the department wrote .
“ In Ohio , we are seeing an unprecedented spike in hospital utilization and it is impacting all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are better prepared with personal protective equipment and physical capacity , what we are seeing now is an increasing demand on our staffing , ” Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said .
“ If we don ’ t control the spread of this virus , we won ’ t be able to care for those who are acutely ill without postponing important , but less urgent , care , ” he continued .
“ We anticipate that this kind of shift could happen in a matter of weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday that the state’s mask mandate would be reissued as coronavirus hospitalizations spike.
The order also requires businesses to post a “Face Covering Requirement” sign at entrances, mandates store management to ensure patrons and employees are in compliance, and requires businesses to submit to inspection by the newly-formed “Retail Compliance Unit,” according to a tweet from the governor.
“We are reissuing Ohio’s mask order w/ three new provisions,” DeWine wrote. “The first violation of this order will bring about a written warning and a second violation will bring about closure of the store for up to 24 hours.”
We are reissuing Ohio’s mask order w/ three new provisions. ⬇ The first violation of this order will bring about a written warning and a second violation will bring about closure of the store for up to 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/mZccGPevXq — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) November 11, 2020
The Ohio Department of Health announced Monday that there was an ‘unprecedented spike in hospital admissions’ in the state, according to a press release. A total of 2,500 hospitalizations were recorded at the time of the announcement, which was up from 2,000 just a few days prior, the department wrote.
“In Ohio, we are seeing an unprecedented spike in hospital utilization and it is impacting all areas of the state. While we are better prepared with personal protective equipment and physical capacity, what we are seeing now is an increasing demand on our staffing,” Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said.
“If we don’t control the spread of this virus, we won’t be able to care for those who are acutely ill without postponing important, but less urgent, care,” he continued. “We anticipate that this kind of shift could happen in a matter of weeks if trends don’t change.”


truepundit--2020-11-13--New Unemployment Claims Fall To 709,000, Beating Expectations

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims decreased to 709,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic , according to the Department of Labor .
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics figure released Thursday represented an decrease of new jobless claims compared to the week ending Oct. 31 , in which there were 751,000 new jobless claims reported .
New jobless claims have been below 800,000 for four consecutive weeks .
Economists expected Thursday ’ s jobless claims number to come in around 740,000 , CNBC reported .
New jobless claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week of August , which was the first time the weekly claims had fallen below 1 million since March .
“ The state of the labor market is precarious , ” Jobs for the Future president Maria Flynn told The Wall Street Journal .
“ We are at risk of backtracking given the surge of Covid cases in so many parts of the country.
” Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October , according to The COVID Tracking Project and The Financial Times .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine was over 90 % effective in trials causing the stock market to rally , according to The New York Times .
“ We are continuing to move in the right direction after a historic GDP report and a blockbuster jobs report , ” Alfredo Ortiz , president and CEO of the Job Creators Network said in a statement Thursday .
“ President Trump ’ s pro-growth policies and commitment to safely reopen society are clearly paying dividends.
” The U.S. added 638,000 jobs in October , while unemployment fell to 6.9 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data released Nov. 6 .
The U.S. economy surged by a record 33.1 % in the third quarter .
Jobless claims hovered around 200,000 per week before the pandemic , according to WSJ .
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as coronavirus spread rapidly around the world .

The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims decreased to 709,000 last week as the economy continued to suffer the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to the Department of Labor.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics figure released Thursday represented an decrease of new jobless claims compared to the week ending Oct. 31, in which there were 751,000 new jobless claims reported. New jobless claims have been below 800,000 for four consecutive weeks.
Economists expected Thursday’s jobless claims number to come in around 740,000, CNBC reported. New jobless claims fell below 1 million in the first week of August, which was the first time the weekly claims had fallen below 1 million since March.
“The state of the labor market is precarious,” Jobs for the Future president Maria Flynn told The Wall Street Journal. “We are at risk of backtracking given the surge of Covid cases in so many parts of the country.”
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October, according to The COVID Tracking Project and The Financial Times. Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced Monday that its vaccine was over 90% effective in trials causing the stock market to rally, according to The New York Times.
“We are continuing to move in the right direction after a historic GDP report and a blockbuster jobs report,” Alfredo Ortiz, president and CEO of the Job Creators Network said in a statement Thursday. “President Trump’s pro-growth policies and commitment to safely reopen society are clearly paying dividends.”
The U.S. added 638,000 jobs in October, while unemployment fell to 6.9%, according to the Department of Labor data released Nov. 6. The U.S. economy surged by a record 33.1% in the third quarter.
Jobless claims hovered around 200,000 per week before the pandemic, according to WSJ. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as coronavirus spread rapidly around the world.