truepundit--2020-05-17--Trump Says RNC Convention Will Be in Person, Predicts ‘We’ll Be in Good Shape’ by Then

President Donald Trump is confirming the Republican National Committee ’ s ( RNC ) plan to move forward with its @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
During a brief interview with the Washington Examiner before Thursday ’ s appearance @ @ @ @ @ Distribution Center in Allentown , Pennsylvania , Trump was asked about the convention .
He @ @ @ @ @ go on , as planned .
Despite the number of new coronavirus cases and death @ @ @ @ @ the United States , Trump believes the country will be in “ good shape ” @ @ @ @ @ set to take place .
“ We ’ re going to have a convention , @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m a traditionalist .
But we ’ ll have to see .
You @ @ @ @ @ .
But I think we ’ ll be in good shape by that time.
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President Donald Trump is confirming the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) plan to move forward with its in-person convention despite the coronavirus outbreak.
During a brief interview with the Washington Examiner before Thursday’s appearance at the Owens & Minor Distribution Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Trump was asked about the convention. He noted that the event will go on, as planned.
Despite the number of new coronavirus cases and death toll continuing to rise in the United States, Trump believes the country will be in “good shape” by time the conference is set to take place.
“We’re going to have a convention,” Trump said. “I’m a traditionalist. But we’ll have to see. You know, like everything else. But I think we’ll be in good shape by that time.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Colorado man died of alcohol poisoning, but death was later blamed on coronavirus: report

A Colorado man who died of alcohol poisoning had his death classified as due to the coronavirus , possibly shedding @ @ @ @ @ death toll in the state , according to a report on Thursday .
Sebastian Yellow @ @ @ @ @ dead by police on May 4 .
Montezuma County Coroner George Deavers later determined that @ @ @ @ @ acute alcohol poisoning .
His blood-alcohol content measured in at .55 .
The legal limit @ @ @ @ @ .
But before Deavers signed the death certificate , Colorado health officials reportedly categorized Yellow @ @ @ @ @ due to COVID-19 .
“ They should have to be recording the same way I @ @ @ @ @ go off the truth and facts and list it as such , ” said Deavers @ @ @ @ @ s KCNC-TV .
Back in April , health officials in Colorado classified three nursing home @ @ @ @ @ even though attending physicians ruled they were not related to the coronavirus .
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A Colorado man who died of alcohol poisoning had his death classified as due to the coronavirus, possibly shedding light on a skewed virus death toll in the state, according to a report on Thursday.
Sebastian Yellow, 35, was found dead by police on May 4. Montezuma County Coroner George Deavers later determined that his death was due to acute alcohol poisoning. His blood-alcohol content measured in at .55. The legal limit in the state is .08.
But before Deavers signed the death certificate, Colorado health officials reportedly categorized Yellow’s death as being due to COVID-19.
“They should have to be recording the same way I do. They have to go off the truth and facts and list it as such,” said Deavers, according to Denver’s KCNC-TV.
Back in April, health officials in Colorado classified three nursing home fatalities as COVID-19 deaths, even though attending physicians ruled they were not related to the coronavirus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Nevada’s vote-by-mail primary stirs fraud concerns, as unclaimed ballots pile up: ‘Something stinks

Nevada’s vote-by-mail primary stirs fraud concerns, as unclaimed ballots pile up: ‘Something stinks here’

Red flags are being raised about the all-mail voting system being used in Nevada ’ s most populous county ahead of the state ’ s June 9 primary election amid reports that thousands of ballots are being sent to inactive voters — fueling concerns about the possibility of voter fraud and ballot harvesting .
Thousands of ballots have been sent out by the Clark County Election Department to inactive voters – those who have not voted in recent elections , a roster that can include people who either have moved or are deceased – and the envelopes are piling up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complexes and on community bulletin boards in and around Las Vegas .
The excess ballots have drawn complaints from local residents , who worry that anyone could pick up a ballot off the street and cast a fraudulent vote , as well as from Republican Party officials in the state who see a nefarious motive behind the vote-by-mail system being employed by the Democrat-dominated Clark County Commission .
“ What ’ s going to happen with these things , they ’ re not secured at all and there are thousands of them just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a postal worker in Clark County who told Fox News that she has seen hundreds of ballots being mailed to inactive voters .
“ This just seems fraudulent to me , something stinks here , ” she added .
While the coronavirus pandemic has elevated the conversation surrounding mail-in ballots to the national stage , the debate over the issue has been batted back and forth between Democrats and Republicans in the Silver State for a while .
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Red flags are being raised about the all-mail voting system being used in Nevada’s most populous county ahead of the state’s June 9 primary election amid reports that thousands of ballots are being sent to inactive voters — fueling concerns about the possibility of voter fraud and ballot harvesting.
Thousands of ballots have been sent out by the Clark County Election Department to inactive voters – those who have not voted in recent elections, a roster that can include people who either have moved or are deceased – and the envelopes are piling up in post office trays, outside apartment complexes and on community bulletin boards in and around Las Vegas.
The excess ballots have drawn complaints from local residents, who worry that anyone could pick up a ballot off the street and cast a fraudulent vote, as well as from Republican Party officials in the state who see a nefarious motive behind the vote-by-mail system being employed by the Democrat-dominated Clark County Commission.
“What’s going to happen with these things, they’re not secured at all and there are thousands of them just sitting here,” Jenny Trobiani, a postal worker in Clark County who told Fox News that she has seen hundreds of ballots being mailed to inactive voters.
“This just seems fraudulent to me, something stinks here,” she added.
While the coronavirus pandemic has elevated the conversation surrounding mail-in ballots to the national stage, the debate over the issue has been batted back and forth between Democrats and Republicans in the Silver State for a while. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--New York State Deliberately Covered Up Full Extent of Coronavirus Nursing Home Deaths

On March 25 , New York state ordered nursing homes to accept patients regardless of their coronavirus status .
That order proved to be a deadly mistake .
It was well known that the elderly were more vulnerable to the virus , so having patients who tested positive for the coronavirus in nursing homes allowed the virus to spread , as Governor Andrew Cuomo put it , “ like fire through dry grass.
” Despite this , Cuomo defended the policy .
Nursing homes “ don ’ t have a right to object .
That is the rule and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply with that , ” Cuomo said during a daily briefing last month .
He finally rescinded the order on May 11 , but the damage had been done .
But New York state was covering up just how deadly this policy was .
By not counting the deaths of nursing home residents who died in hospitals in their tallies of nursing home resident deaths , New York was vastly undercounting nursing home deaths .
In fact , it was the only state with a large outbreak to do this , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ The NYSDOH confirmed to the DCNF that until around April 28 , it was disclosing coronavirus deaths for all nursing home and adult care facility residents , regardless of whether the patient died at their long-term care facility or at a hospital , ” The Daily Caller reported .
“ But the department made a subtle change to its disclosures beginning around May 3 , according to web archives .
The NYSDOH told the DCNF its disclosure now only reports coronavirus deaths for long-term care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their facility.
” Deaths of nursing home patients who died in hospitals were still included in the overall count .
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On March 25, New York state ordered nursing homes to accept patients regardless of their coronavirus status. That order proved to be a deadly mistake. It was well known that the elderly were more vulnerable to the virus, so having patients who tested positive for the coronavirus in nursing homes allowed the virus to spread, as Governor Andrew Cuomo put it, “like fire through dry grass.”
Despite this, Cuomo defended the policy. Nursing homes “don’t have a right to object. That is the rule and that is the regulation and they have to comply with that,” Cuomo said during a daily briefing last month. He finally rescinded the order on May 11, but the damage had been done.
But New York state was covering up just how deadly this policy was. By not counting the deaths of nursing home residents who died in hospitals in their tallies of nursing home resident deaths, New York was vastly undercounting nursing home deaths. In fact, it was the only state with a large outbreak to do this, and they finally admitted to this in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“The NYSDOH confirmed to the DCNF that until around April 28, it was disclosing coronavirus deaths for all nursing home and adult care facility residents, regardless of whether the patient died at their long-term care facility or at a hospital,” The Daily Caller reported. “But the department made a subtle change to its disclosures beginning around May 3, according to web archives. The NYSDOH told the DCNF its disclosure now only reports coronavirus deaths for long-term care patients that died while physically present at their facility.” Deaths of nursing home patients who died in hospitals were still included in the overall count. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--NFL Considering Boosting Draft Picks of Teams That Hire Black Coaches

The National Football League is mulling the implementation of a new policy to encourage teams to hire a black head @ @ @ @ @ by offering to boost the draft position of a team that makes such a hire @ @ @ @ @ this year when a black candidate was hired for only one of five head coaching @ @ @ @ @ open .
Several months ago , NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that the league wanted @ @ @ @ @ black coaches , and now it looks like moves are being made to facilitate that @ @ @ @ @ , several new proposals are in the offing that officials hope will prepare the way @ @ @ @ @ be hired .
The first measure is the elimination of a much-criticized rule that prevents @ @ @ @ @ for head coaching jobs .
A second measure is an incentive plan that gives teams @ @ @ @ @ Draft if they hire a black head coach .
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The National Football League is mulling the implementation of a new policy to encourage teams to hire a black head coach or general manager, by offering to boost the draft position of a team that makes such a hire.
The league took criticism this year when a black candidate was hired for only one of five head coaching jobs that had recently come open. Several months ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that the league wanted to encourage teams to hire black coaches, and now it looks like moves are being made to facilitate that plan.
According to NFL.com, several new proposals are in the offing that officials hope will prepare the way for more black coaches to be hired.
The first measure is the elimination of a much-criticized rule that prevents assistant coaches from being interviewed for head coaching jobs. A second measure is an incentive plan that gives teams a leg up in the Draft if they hire a black head coach. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--China Threatens ‘Severe Consequences’ for Tom Cotton, Dan Crenshaw, Missouri AG

The Chinese Communist Party has threatened that American politicians seeking to hold China accountable for the coronavirus pandemic will face “ severe consequences , ” including targeted economic sanctions .
An article in the Communist Party ’ s propaganda outlet , the Global Times , names many Republicans by name , including Sens .
Marsha Blackburn ( R-Tenn. ) , Tom Cotton ( R-Ark . )
, Josh Hawley ( R-Mo . )
, Martha McSally ( R-Ariz. ) , and Rick Scott ( R-Fla. ) , along with Reps. Jim Banks ( R-Ind . )
and Dan Crenshaw ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attorneys general of Missouri and Mississippi , the two states that filed lawsuits against China .
“ Republicans who have been groundlessly accusing China and inflaming the ‘ holding China accountable ’ political farce will face severe consequences , sources said , noting that the aftermath will also impact the upcoming November elections , while business and trade between Missouri and China will be further soured , ” the Global Times reported .
“ China is extremely dissatisfied with the abuse of litigation by the US against China over the COVID-19 epidemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals , entities and state officials , such as Missouri ’ s attorney general Eric Schmitt , who filed a lawsuit against China , seeking compensation for the coronavirus pandemic , sources close to the matter told the Global Times exclusively , ” the paper added .
“ At least four US Congress members , including Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton , and two entities will be put on China ’ s sanctions list , analysts said.
” Banks , perhaps a lesser-known name on the Chinese Communist Party ’ s target list @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in sending a letter to Attorney General William Barr , demanding the U.S. bring a case against China in the International Court of Justice .
He was the first lawmaker to suggest China should pay reparations for the fallout from the coronavirus crisis and he introduced a resolution making it clear that the Chinese government is responsible for the spread of the pandemic .
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The Chinese Communist Party has threatened that American politicians seeking to hold China accountable for the coronavirus pandemic will face “severe consequences,” including targeted economic sanctions. An article in the Communist Party’s propaganda outlet, the Global Times, names many Republicans by name, including Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), along with Reps. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). It also names the attorneys general of Missouri and Mississippi, the two states that filed lawsuits against China.
“Republicans who have been groundlessly accusing China and inflaming the ‘holding China accountable’ political farce will face severe consequences, sources said, noting that the aftermath will also impact the upcoming November elections, while business and trade between Missouri and China will be further soured,” the Global Times reported.
“China is extremely dissatisfied with the abuse of litigation by the US against China over the COVID-19 epidemic, and is considering punitive countermeasures against US individuals, entities and state officials, such as Missouri’s attorney general Eric Schmitt, who filed a lawsuit against China, seeking compensation for the coronavirus pandemic, sources close to the matter told the Global Times exclusively,” the paper added. “At least four US Congress members, including Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton, and two entities will be put on China’s sanctions list, analysts said.”
Banks, perhaps a lesser-known name on the Chinese Communist Party’s target list, led twenty-one of his fellow Republicans in sending a letter to Attorney General William Barr, demanding the U.S. bring a case against China in the International Court of Justice. He was the first lawmaker to suggest China should pay reparations for the fallout from the coronavirus crisis and he introduced a resolution making it clear that the Chinese government is responsible for the spread of the pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Another Michigan Hairdresser Breaks Lockdown As Barber Bashes ‘Police State’ That Shut Him Down

A hairdresser in Cadillac , Michigan , broke Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s ( D ) lockdown order on Tuesday as state health officials moved to shut down a barber operating across the state .
Tina Godfrey , owner of Abbie ’ s First Cut , opened her doors for the first time in nearly two months after the extent of Whitmer ’ s lockdown order put Godfrey at risk of losing her business .
The hairdresser abided by the lockdown order as long as she could , working part-time at a local supermarket to pay bills , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I stay closed my little business is going to be gone , and everything I ’ ve worked for over the last 30 years is gone , ” Godfrey said on Thursday .
“ As of today , I get to go pay my landlord rent , I didn ’ t have rent money for him.
” Cadillac residents have lined up for haircuts and to express their support for Godfrey and frustration at the governor for extending the state lockdown order until at least May 28 .
Wexford County prosecutor Jason Elmore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owners that violating the shutdown order risked them becoming targets of state Attorney General Dana Nessel .
He advised any business owner following Godfrey ’ s lead to hire an attorney first .
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A hairdresser in Cadillac, Michigan, broke Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) lockdown order on Tuesday as state health officials moved to shut down a barber operating across the state.
Tina Godfrey, owner of Abbie’s First Cut, opened her doors for the first time in nearly two months after the extent of Whitmer’s lockdown order put Godfrey at risk of losing her business. The hairdresser abided by the lockdown order as long as she could, working part-time at a local supermarket to pay bills, according to Up North Live.
“If I stay closed my little business is going to be gone, and everything I’ve worked for over the last 30 years is gone,” Godfrey said on Thursday. “As of today, I get to go pay my landlord rent, I didn’t have rent money for him.”
Cadillac residents have lined up for haircuts and to express their support for Godfrey and frustration at the governor for extending the state lockdown order until at least May 28.
Wexford County prosecutor Jason Elmore, who oversees Cadillac, warned business owners that violating the shutdown order risked them becoming targets of state Attorney General Dana Nessel. He advised any business owner following Godfrey’s lead to hire an attorney first. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Republican ‘Superstar’ Melissa Melendez Wins California State Senate Seat

On Tuesday , Republican “ superstar ” Melissa Melendez won a special election to fill a state Senate seat in Southern California , earning 56 % of the vote and defeating Democratic challenger Elizabeth Romero , a Riverside County Board of Education member .
The special election for the 28th District “ was called to fill out the remainder of the term of Republican State Sen. Jeff Stone , who resigned earlier this year to become regional director of the U.S. Department of Labor , ” according to Newsmax .
“ Melendez ’ s winning percentage was four percentage points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trip to the polls.
” “ Initial results are in for SD28 , ” Melendez , a U.S. Navy veteran and mother of five , posted Wednesday to Twitter .
“ Thank you everyone for your support and BIG thanks to my husband for all his help and support throughout this campaign !
” California State GOP Chairman Jim Brulte told Newsmax Melendez “ was and is a superstar public servant , ” adding , “ She will serve her constituents well.
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On Tuesday, Republican “superstar” Melissa Melendez won a special election to fill a state Senate seat in Southern California, earning 56% of the vote and defeating Democratic challenger Elizabeth Romero, a Riverside County Board of Education member.
The special election for the 28th District “was called to fill out the remainder of the term of Republican State Sen. Jeff Stone, who resigned earlier this year to become regional director of the U.S. Department of Labor,” according to Newsmax. “Melendez’s winning percentage was four percentage points above that of Stone in his last trip to the polls.”
“Initial results are in for SD28,” Melendez, a U.S. Navy veteran and mother of five, posted Wednesday to Twitter. “Thank you everyone for your support and BIG thanks to my husband for all his help and support throughout this campaign!”
Initial results are in for SD28. Thank you everyone for your support and BIG thanks to my husband for all his help and support throughout this campaign! pic.twitter.com/NnNxK8GYrB — Senator Melissa Melendez (@senatormelendez) May 13, 2020
California State GOP Chairman Jim Brulte told Newsmax Melendez “was and is a superstar public servant,” adding, “She will serve her constituents well.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--“We Need Help” – Cuomo Demands Federal ‘Assistance’, Claims Coronavirus Has Left New York State $61

“We Need Help” – Cuomo Demands Federal ‘Assistance’, Claims Coronavirus Has Left New York State $61 Billion In Debt

As Democrats in Congress double-down on their demands for another $ 3 trillion in stimulus spending having passed their spending agenda in the Democrat-controlled House , Gov Andrew Cuomo warns that his state has accrued more than $ 61 billion in debt pertaining to its coronavirus response .
Federal aid is the only feasible alternative for the state to manage such an incredible burden without essentially being forced in between a rock and a hard place , with the only alternative being a combination of draconian spending cuts and confiscatory tax hikes .
The problem for blue states like New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state budgets primarily with income tax and sales tax revenues , both of which have dried up during the crisis .
At the same time , since Trump delegated most of the responsibility for on-the-ground virus response to the states ( in cooperation with federal agencies like FEMA ) , spending has soared .
We have a significant economic problem in the state , ” Cuomo said .
“ It ’ s the collective of all the other economic problems .
And when you add up all the problems its a $ 61 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We don ’ t do state exploration in this state , we fund schools , we fund hospitals and we fund local governments .
Local governments fund police , fire – all the heroes that we talk about .
Hospitals – that ’ s nurses that ’ s doctors that ’ s emergency room staff , ” Cuomo continued , as he pitched the Democratic spending bill to his audience .
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As Democrats in Congress double-down on their demands for another $3 trillion in stimulus spending having passed their spending agenda in the Democrat-controlled House, Gov Andrew Cuomo warns that his state has accrued more than $61 billion in debt pertaining to its coronavirus response. Federal aid is the only feasible alternative for the state to manage such an incredible burden without essentially being forced in between a rock and a hard place, with the only alternative being a combination of draconian spending cuts and confiscatory tax hikes.
The problem for blue states like New York is that they fund their generous state budgets primarily with income tax and sales tax revenues, both of which have dried up during the crisis. At the same time, since Trump delegated most of the responsibility for on-the-ground virus response to the states (in cooperation with federal agencies like FEMA), spending has soared.
We have a significant economic problem in the state,” Cuomo said. “It’s the collective of all the other economic problems. And when you add up all the problems its a $61 billion hit to the state budget.”
“We don’t do state exploration in this state, we fund schools, we fund hospitals and we fund local governments. Local governments fund police, fire – all the heroes that we talk about. Hospitals – that’s nurses that’s doctors that’s emergency room staff,” Cuomo continued, as he pitched the Democratic spending bill to his audience. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Gov. Gavin Newsom to give illegal immigrants $75 million in stimulus money despite cutting $19 billi

Gov. Gavin Newsom to give illegal immigrants $75 million in stimulus money despite cutting $19 billion from schools

Last month , New Jersey Democratic Gov .
Phil Murphy said that he was open to the idea of providing illegal immigrants with $ 600 a week , despite the state “ quite clearly running out of money.
” Starting on Monday , California will provide up to $ 75 million to illegal immigrants .
The money will be available to the illegal immigrants despite Gov .
Gavin Newsom slashing $ 19 billion in funding for California schools this week .
Newsom ’ s Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants Project will provide $ 125 million to illegal immigrants , $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of California and $ 50 million from private philanthropic groups .
Each adult will be eligible for a one-time payment of $ 500 , and caps out at $ 1,000 per household , according to the Mercury News .
In order to qualify for the stimulus check , recipients must be at least 18-years-old , an undocumented immigrant who experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic , and did not receive payments from federal COVID-19 support programs such as the CARES Act .
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Last month, New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said that he was open to the idea of providing illegal immigrants with $600 a week, despite the state “quite clearly running out of money.” Starting on Monday, California will provide up to $75 million to illegal immigrants. The money will be available to the illegal immigrants despite Gov. Gavin Newsom slashing $19 billion in funding for California schools this week.
Newsom’s Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants Project will provide $125 million to illegal immigrants, $75 million will be paid by the state of California and $50 million from private philanthropic groups.
Each adult will be eligible for a one-time payment of $500, and caps out at $1,000 per household, according to the Mercury News.
In order to qualify for the stimulus check, recipients must be at least 18-years-old, an undocumented immigrant who experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and did not receive payments from federal COVID-19 support programs such as the CARES Act. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Barack Obama to 2020 Graduates: Current Leaders ‘Aren’t Even Pretending to Be in Charge’

Former President Barack Obama said in a commencement speech on Saturday that current leaders during the coronavirus crisis were failing 2020 graduates .
“ More than anything this pandemic has fully finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they ’ re doing , ” he said .
“ A lot of them aren ’ t even pretending to be in charge.
” The former president did not directly criticize Donald Trump , but he repeatedly referred to leaders currently in power .
“ Broad majorities agree on the ends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to seek unity .
“ That ’ s why folks with power will keep trying to divide you over the means .
That ’ s how nothing changes.
” The former president spoke online to recognize historic black college and university graduates on Saturday , offering a 2020 commencement speech for those who were unable to graduate due to the coronavirus .
“ Even though half of the semester was spent in Zoom university , you ’ ve earned this moment .
You should be very proud , ” he said .
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Former President Barack Obama said in a commencement speech on Saturday that current leaders during the coronavirus crisis were failing 2020 graduates.
“More than anything this pandemic has fully finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing,” he said. “A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”
The former president did not directly criticize Donald Trump, but he repeatedly referred to leaders currently in power.
“Broad majorities agree on the ends,” he said, urging graduates to seek unity. “That’s why folks with power will keep trying to divide you over the means. That’s how nothing changes.”
The former president spoke online to recognize historic black college and university graduates on Saturday, offering a 2020 commencement speech for those who were unable to graduate due to the coronavirus.
“Even though half of the semester was spent in Zoom university, you’ve earned this moment. You should be very proud,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Heads Exploding in Washington as Trump Fires State Department IG

Donald Trump sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informing her that he was firing state department inspector general @ @ @ @ @ told Pelosi he “ no longer ” had the “ fullest confidence ” in Linick @ @ @ @ @ nominee to the Hill shortly .
Later , the state department announced that Amb .
@ @ @ @ @ foreign service officer , would run the inspector general ’ s office .
Akard was @ @ @ @ @ Indiana Economic Development Corporation under then-governor Pence .
Linick was appointed in 2013 by President @ @ @ @ @ having a role in the impeachment drama .
He was also said to be investigating @ @ @ @ @ for alleged misuse of a political appointee to perform personal tasks for him and Mrs. @ @ @ @ @ ’ heads were exploding all over the Hill .
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Donald Trump sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informing her that he was firing state department inspector general Steve Linick.
The president told Pelosi he “no longer” had the “fullest confidence” in Linick and promised to send a nominee to the Hill shortly. Later, the state department announced that Amb. Stephen Akard, a career foreign service officer, would run the inspector general’s office. Akard was chief of staff for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation under then-governor Pence.
Linick was appointed in 2013 by President Obama and angered Trump by having a role in the impeachment drama. He was also said to be investigating Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for alleged misuse of a political appointee to perform personal tasks for him and Mrs. Pompeo.
Naturally, Democrats’ heads were exploding all over the Hill. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Maxine Waters: Trump Only Cares About His ‘White Power Pep Rallies’

Representative Maxine Waters suggests President Trump doesn ’ t care about Americans dying from coronavirus and only wants to reopen @ @ @ @ @ hold “ his white power pep rallies.
” “ Trump doesn ’ t care about @ @ @ @ @ ve died from !
” the California Democrat tweeted .
She added , “ He @ @ @ @ @ the economy so he can go back to having his white power pep rallies !
@ @ @ @ @ person who supports Trump to klan members .
It seems like a solid political strategy @ @ @ @ @ for Hillary last go around .
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Representative Maxine Waters suggests President Trump doesn’t care about Americans dying from coronavirus and only wants to reopen the economy so he can hold “his white power pep rallies.”
“Trump doesn’t care about the 80,000 [plus] people who’ve died from [Coronavirus]!” the California Democrat tweeted.
Trump doesn’t care about the 80,000+ people who’ve died from #Coronavirus! He only wants to open up the economy so he can go back to having his white power pep rallies! The death & economic devastation we are facing is b/c Trump failed to act early & called #COVID19 a HOAX! — Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) May 14, 2020
She added, “He only wants to open up the economy so he can go back to having his white power pep rallies!”
Nothing like comparing every person who supports Trump to klan members. It seems like a solid political strategy. Worked out pretty well for Hillary last go around. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Felon Freed from Jail Over Coronavirus Accused of Murdering Young Woman

A convicted felon who was freed from a Colorado prison over concerns of the Chinese coronavirus spreading has been arrested less than a month later for allegedly murdering a 21-year-old woman .
Cornelius Haney has been charged for the first-degree murder of Heather Perry , whose body was found in a Denver , Colorado alleyway , according to CBS Denver .
Haney allegedly murdered Perry less than a month after he was released from prison thanks to Gov .
Jared Polis ’ s ( D ) executive order freeing some inmates from jails and prisons over fears of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Haney had been serving a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in 2016 to an armed robbery in Arapahoe County , Colorado .
Haney was not eligible for mandatory release until August , but Polis ’ s order giving the state ’ s corrections board authority to reduce sentences over the coronavirus allowed the felon to secure early release on April 15 .
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A convicted felon who was freed from a Colorado prison over concerns of the Chinese coronavirus spreading has been arrested less than a month later for allegedly murdering a 21-year-old woman.
Cornelius Haney has been charged for the first-degree murder of Heather Perry, whose body was found in a Denver, Colorado alleyway, according to CBS Denver.
Haney allegedly murdered Perry less than a month after he was released from prison thanks to Gov. Jared Polis’s (D) executive order freeing some inmates from jails and prisons over fears of the coronavirus spreading in state and local detention facilities.
Haney had been serving a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in 2016 to an armed robbery in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Haney was not eligible for mandatory release until August, but Polis’s order giving the state’s corrections board authority to reduce sentences over the coronavirus allowed the felon to secure early release on April 15.
In a statement to CBS Denver, the Colorado Department of Corrections said Haney met “special needs parole criteria” and thus his release was approved by the parole board. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--WATCH: Reporter Asks Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany To Explain ‘Obamagate.’ She Gives A First-Clas

WATCH: Reporter Asks Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany To Explain ‘Obamagate.’ She Gives A First-Class Education.

On Friday , White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany laid out basic parts of the so-called “ Obamagate ” scandal that has gained traction in recent days on the alleged actions of Obama administration officials against members of the Trump campaign and against people who were then-incoming members of his administration .
McEnany made the remarks during a press briefing when asked by a reporter if she could elaborate on the scandal , and on what crimes she believes were committed .
“ Look , there were a number of questions raised by the actions of the Obama Administration .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Committee , ” McEnany said .
“ An opposition political party to the President was used to attain FISA warrants to listen in on conversations of people within the Trump campaign .
There was the unmasking the identity of Michael Flynn .
And we know that in a January 5th meeting in the oval office with President Obama , Sally Yates from the Department of Justice learned about the unmasking .
Not from the Department of Justice or from the FBI , she learned about it from President Obama and was stunned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing at the time , because she was stunned of his knowledge of that.
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On Friday, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany laid out basic parts of the so-called “Obamagate” scandal that has gained traction in recent days on the alleged actions of Obama administration officials against members of the Trump campaign and against people who were then-incoming members of his administration.
If you watch and RT one thing this week make it this. The media in their role as protectors of Obama, his administration, and the DNC are acting like thes things didn’t happen or don’t matter so let’s make them cover it! pic.twitter.com/XSOhDKS7pg — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 15, 2020
McEnany made the remarks during a press briefing when asked by a reporter if she could elaborate on the scandal, and on what crimes she believes were committed.
“Look, there were a number of questions raised by the actions of the Obama Administration. The Steele dossier funded by the Democratic National Committee,” McEnany said. “An opposition political party to the President was used to attain FISA warrants to listen in on conversations of people within the Trump campaign. There was the unmasking the identity of Michael Flynn. And we know that in a January 5th meeting in the oval office with President Obama, Sally Yates from the Department of Justice learned about the unmasking. Not from the Department of Justice or from the FBI, she learned about it from President Obama and was stunned and can barely process what she was hearing at the time, because she was stunned of his knowledge of that.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--House passes $3T coronavirus relief — the most expensive bill in history

The House of Representatives on Friday evening passed a $ 3 trillion coronavirus relief bill , the most expensive legislation approved by that body in history , that Democrats hailed as the unprecedented response needed to deal with the pandemic and its economic fallout .
The record-breaking bill narrowly passed by a 208-199 vote .
Fourteen Democrats defied their party and voted “ no , ” while one Republican , Rep. Pete King of New York , broke with the GOP and voted “ yes.
” “ I ’ m thrilled , ” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m so proud of my members .
They just did something so monumental for the American people — for their health , for their lives , for their livelihood , and for our democracy .
We couldn ’ t be more thrilled.
” Unlike the first four coronavirus bills , which were passed with overwhelming bipartisan support , this 1,815-page package was drafted by Democrats alone and earned a veto threat from the White House and condemnation from the GOP as a “ liberal wish list ” that ’ s dead on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t get all her members on board .
The most liberal members of the party panned the legislation as not going big enough , while moderate members in swing districts said they couldn ’ t support a bill that was too partisan and costly .
“ At a time when our country is in real trouble , we should not be spending precious time on one-sided solutions that aren ’ t going anywhere , ” said Rep. Joe Cunningham , D-S.C .
The 14 Democrats voting “ no ” were Cunningham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sharice Davids of Kansas , Abby Finkenauer of Iowa , Jared Golden of Maine , Kendra Horn of Oklahoma , Pramila Jayapal of Washington , Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania , Elaine Luria of Virginia , Ben McAdams of Utah , Kurt Schrader of Oregon , Abigail Spanberger of Virginia , Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico and Susan Wild of Pennsylvania .
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The House of Representatives on Friday evening passed a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill, the most expensive legislation approved by that body in history, that Democrats hailed as the unprecedented response needed to deal with the pandemic and its economic fallout.
The record-breaking bill narrowly passed by a 208-199 vote. Fourteen Democrats defied their party and voted “no,” while one Republican, Rep. Pete King of New York, broke with the GOP and voted “yes.”
“I’m thrilled,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said after the bill’s passage. “I’m so proud of my members. They just did something so monumental for the American people — for their health, for their lives, for their livelihood, and for our democracy. We couldn’t be more thrilled.”
Unlike the first four coronavirus bills, which were passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, this 1,815-page package was drafted by Democrats alone and earned a veto threat from the White House and condemnation from the GOP as a “liberal wish list” that’s dead on arrival in the Senate.
Even Pelosi couldn’t get all her members on board. The most liberal members of the party panned the legislation as not going big enough, while moderate members in swing districts said they couldn’t support a bill that was too partisan and costly.
“At a time when our country is in real trouble, we should not be spending precious time on one-sided solutions that aren’t going anywhere,” said Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C.
The 14 Democrats voting “no” were Cunningham and Reps. Cindy Axne of Iowa, Sharice Davids of Kansas, Abby Finkenauer of Iowa, Jared Golden of Maine, Kendra Horn of Oklahoma, Pramila Jayapal of Washington, Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania, Elaine Luria of Virginia, Ben McAdams of Utah, Kurt Schrader of Oregon, Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico and Susan Wild of Pennsylvania. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Justice Department, State Attorneys General Likely to Bring Antitrust Lawsuits Against Google

WASHINGTON—Both the Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general are likely to file antitrust lawsuits against Alphabet Inc. ’ s Google—and are well into planning for litigation , according to people familiar with the matter .
The Justice Department is moving toward bringing a case as soon as this summer , some of the people said .
At least some state attorneys general—led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , a Republican—are likely to file a case , probably in the fall , people familiar with the matter said .
Much of the states ’ investigation has focused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The company owns the dominant tool at every link in the complex chain between online publishers and advertisers .
The Justice Department likewise is making Google ’ s ad technology one of its points of emphasis .
But it is also focusing more broadly on concerns that Google uses its dominant search business to stifle competition , people familiar with the matter said .
Details about the Justice Department ’ s legal theories for a case against Google couldn ’ t be learned .
Though the coronavirus pandemic has complicated work for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrhas devoted considerable resources to the Google probe and continues to treat it as a top priority .
Mr. Barr told The Wall Street Journal in March that he wanted the Justice Department to make a final call this summer .
“ I ’ m hoping that we bring it to fruition early summer , ” Mr. Barr said at the time .
“ And by fruition I mean , decision time.
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WASHINGTON—Both the Justice Department and a group of state attorneys general are likely to file antitrust lawsuits against Alphabet Inc.’s Google—and are well into planning for litigation, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Justice Department is moving toward bringing a case as soon as this summer, some of the people said. At least some state attorneys general—led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican—are likely to file a case, probably in the fall, people familiar with the matter said.
Much of the states’ investigation has focused on Google’s online advertising business. The company owns the dominant tool at every link in the complex chain between online publishers and advertisers. The Justice Department likewise is making Google’s ad technology one of its points of emphasis. But it is also focusing more broadly on concerns that Google uses its dominant search business to stifle competition, people familiar with the matter said.
Details about the Justice Department’s legal theories for a case against Google couldn’t be learned.
Though the coronavirus pandemic has complicated work for the Justice Department, Attorney General William Barrhas devoted considerable resources to the Google probe and continues to treat it as a top priority. Mr. Barr told The Wall Street Journal in March that he wanted the Justice Department to make a final call this summer. “I’m hoping that we bring it to fruition early summer,” Mr. Barr said at the time. “And by fruition I mean, decision time.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Why American life went on as normal during the killer pandemic of 1969

Patti Mulhearn Lydon , 68 , doesn ’ t have rose-colored memories of attending Woodstock in August 1969 .
The rock festival , which took place over four days in Bethel , NY , mostly reminds her of being covered in mud and daydreaming about a hot shower .
She was a 17-year-old high-school student from Bethlehem , Pennsylvania , when she made the trek to Max Yasgur ’ s farm with her boyfriend Rod .
For three nights , she shared an outdoor bedroom with 300,000 other rock fans from around the country , most of whom were probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ Happy Birthday ” — or at all .
“ There was no food or water , but one of our guys cut an apple into twenty-seven slices and we all shared it , ” she said .
At some point , a garden hose from one of the farm ’ s neighbors was passed around and strangers used it as a communal source for bathing and drinking , she said .
And all of this happened during a global pandemic in which over one million people died .
H3N2 ( or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it was more popularly known ) was an influenza strain that the New York Times described as “ one of the worst in the nation ’ s history.
” The first case of H3N2 , which evolved from the H2N2 influenza strain that caused the 1957 pandemic , was reported in mid-July 1968 in Hong Kong .
By September , it had infected Marines returning to the States from the Vietnam War .
By mid-December , the Hong Kong flu had arrived in all fifty states .
But schools were not shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dozen because of too many sick teachers .
Face masks weren ’ t required or even common .
Though Woodstock was not held during the peak months of the H3N2 pandemic ( the first wave ended by early March 1969 , and it didn ’ t flare up again until November of that year ) , the festival went ahead when the virus was still active and had no known cure .
“ I wish they had social distancing at Woodstock , ” jokes Lydon , who now lives in Delray Beach , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager for MDVIP , a network of primary care doctors .
“ You had to climb over people to get anywhere.
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Patti Mulhearn Lydon, 68, doesn’t have rose-colored memories of attending Woodstock in August 1969. The rock festival, which took place over four days in Bethel, NY, mostly reminds her of being covered in mud and daydreaming about a hot shower.
She was a 17-year-old high-school student from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, when she made the trek to Max Yasgur’s farm with her boyfriend Rod. For three nights, she shared an outdoor bedroom with 300,000 other rock fans from around the country, most of whom were probably not washing their hands for the length of “Happy Birthday” — or at all.
“There was no food or water, but one of our guys cut an apple into twenty-seven slices and we all shared it,” she said. At some point, a garden hose from one of the farm’s neighbors was passed around and strangers used it as a communal source for bathing and drinking, she said.
And all of this happened during a global pandemic in which over one million people died.
H3N2 (or the “Hong Kong flu,” as it was more popularly known) was an influenza strain that the New York Times described as “one of the worst in the nation’s history.” The first case of H3N2, which evolved from the H2N2 influenza strain that caused the 1957 pandemic, was reported in mid-July 1968 in Hong Kong. By September, it had infected Marines returning to the States from the Vietnam War. By mid-December, the Hong Kong flu had arrived in all fifty states.
But schools were not shut down nationwide, other than a few dozen because of too many sick teachers. Face masks weren’t required or even common. Though Woodstock was not held during the peak months of the H3N2 pandemic (the first wave ended by early March 1969, and it didn’t flare up again until November of that year), the festival went ahead when the virus was still active and had no known cure.
“I wish they had social distancing at Woodstock,” jokes Lydon, who now lives in Delray Beach, Florida, and works as a purchasing manager for MDVIP, a network of primary care doctors. “You had to climb over people to get anywhere.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--YouTube censors epidemiologist Knut Wittkowski for opposing lockdown

Big Tech companies are aggressively tamping down on COVID-19 “ misinformation ” — opinions and ideas contrary to official pronouncements .
Dr. Knut M. Wittkowski , former head of biostatistics , epidemiology and research design at Rockefeller University , says YouTube removed a video of him talking about the virus which had racked up more than 1.3 million views .
Wittkowski , 65 , is a ferocious critic of the nation ’ s current steps to fight the coronavirus .
He has derided social distancing , saying it only prolongs the virus ’ existence and has attacked the current lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holds two doctorates in computer science and medical biometry , believes the coronavirus should be allowed to achieve “ herd immunity , ” and that short of a vaccine the pandemic will only end after it has sufficiently spread through the population .
“ With all respiratory diseases , the only thing that stops the disease is herd immunity .
About 80 % of the people need to have had contact with the virus , and the majority of them won ’ t even have recognized that they were infected , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Big Tech companies are aggressively tamping down on COVID-19 “misinformation” — opinions and ideas contrary to official pronouncements.
Dr. Knut M. Wittkowski, former head of biostatistics, epidemiology and research design at Rockefeller University, says YouTube removed a video of him talking about the virus which had racked up more than 1.3 million views.
Wittkowski, 65, is a ferocious critic of the nation’s current steps to fight the coronavirus. He has derided social distancing, saying it only prolongs the virus’ existence and has attacked the current lockdown as mostly unnecessary.
Wittkowski, who holds two doctorates in computer science and medical biometry, believes the coronavirus should be allowed to achieve “herd immunity,” and that short of a vaccine the pandemic will only end after it has sufficiently spread through the population.
“With all respiratory diseases, the only thing that stops the disease is herd immunity. About 80% of the people need to have had contact with the virus, and the majority of them won’t even have recognized that they were infected,” he says in the now-deleted video. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Reality star allegedly spent $1.5 million from federal small business program on jewelry, Rolls-Royc

Reality star allegedly spent $1.5 million from federal small business program on jewelry, Rolls-Royce

Maurice “ Mo ” Fayne , a trucking company owner who appears regularly on the reality show “ Love & Hip Hop : Atlanta , ” has been charged with using more than $ 1.5 million in Small Business Administration stimulus funds to enrich himself rather than for paying workers and small business expenses as the program requires .
According to the U.S. attorney ’ s office in the Northern District of Georgia , Fayne is the sole owner of a Georgia corporation called Flame Trucking that received a $ 2 million bank loan through the SBA ’ s relief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protection Program .
On May 13 Fayne was arrested and then charged with bank fraud .
Prosecutors alleged he used more than $ 1.5 million on unauthorized purchases including the car , jewelry and child support .
“ The defendant allegedly took advantage of the emergency lending provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program that were intended to assist employees and small businesses battered by the Coronavirus , ” said U.S. Attorney Byung J .
“ BJay ” Pak .
“ We will investigate and charge anyone who inappropriately diverts these critical funds for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in federal court on the day of his arrest in front of magistrate judge Justin S. Anand of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia .
Fayne ’ s lawyer , Atlanta attorney Tanya Miller , says he will fight the charges .
She issued a statement to The Washington Post saying that she would not try the case through the media and that the government needed to clear up confusion about the stimulus program ’ s rules .
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Eighty-five thousand dollars in jewelry. A 2019 Rolls-Royce Wraith luxury coupe. Forty-thousand dollars in child support payments.
Maurice “Mo” Fayne, a trucking company owner who appears regularly on the reality show “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” has been charged with using more than $1.5 million in Small Business Administration stimulus funds to enrich himself rather than for paying workers and small business expenses as the program requires.
According to the U.S. attorney’s office in the Northern District of Georgia, Fayne is the sole owner of a Georgia corporation called Flame Trucking that received a $2 million bank loan through the SBA’s relief package for small businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program.
On May 13 Fayne was arrested and then charged with bank fraud. Prosecutors alleged he used more than $1.5 million on unauthorized purchases including the car, jewelry and child support.
“The defendant allegedly took advantage of the emergency lending provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program that were intended to assist employees and small businesses battered by the Coronavirus,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “We will investigate and charge anyone who inappropriately diverts these critical funds for their own personal gain.”
Fayne appeared in federal court on the day of his arrest in front of magistrate judge Justin S. Anand of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
Fayne’s lawyer, Atlanta attorney Tanya Miller, says he will fight the charges. She issued a statement to The Washington Post saying that she would not try the case through the media and that the government needed to clear up confusion about the stimulus program’s rules. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--California biopharma company says it found coronavirus ‘cure’ that 100% blocks COVID-19 from infecti

California biopharma company says it found coronavirus ‘cure’ that 100% blocks COVID-19 from infecting healthy cells

A California-based biopharmaceutical company claims to have discovered an antibody that could shield the human body from the coronavirus and flush it out of a person ’ s system within four days , Fox News has exclusively learned .
Later Friday , Sorrento Therapeutics will announce their discovery of the STI-1499 antibody , which the San Diego company said can provide “ 100 % inhibition ” of COVID-19 , adding that a treatment could be available months before a vaccine hits the market .
“ We want to emphasize there is a cure .
There is a solution that works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , founder and CEO of Sorrento Therapeutics , told Fox News .
“ If we have the neutralizing antibody in your body , you don ’ t need the social distancing .
You can open up a society without fear.
” The health care and pharmaceutical industries have been scrambling to develop viable vaccines and antibody treatments as the number of COVID-19-related deaths is expected to hit 100,000 by June 1 .
Many medical researchers are scrambling to find antibodies , optimistic that they could provide a remedy or preventative care in less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a vaccine .
Antibody treatments have been used for the past 100 years as a means to stave off infections , but their effectiveness has had mixed results .
Finding a successful antibody or convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19 could present challenges .
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A California-based biopharmaceutical company claims to have discovered an antibody that could shield the human body from the coronavirus and flush it out of a person’s system within four days, Fox News has exclusively learned.
Later Friday, Sorrento Therapeutics will announce their discovery of the STI-1499 antibody, which the San Diego company said can provide “100% inhibition” of COVID-19, adding that a treatment could be available months before a vaccine hits the market.
“We want to emphasize there is a cure. There is a solution that works 100 percent,” Dr. Henry Ji, founder and CEO of Sorrento Therapeutics, told Fox News. “If we have the neutralizing antibody in your body, you don’t need the social distancing. You can open up a society without fear.”
The health care and pharmaceutical industries have been scrambling to develop viable vaccines and antibody treatments as the number of COVID-19-related deaths is expected to hit 100,000 by June 1.
Many medical researchers are scrambling to find antibodies, optimistic that they could provide a remedy or preventative care in less time than it would take to develop a vaccine. Antibody treatments have been used for the past 100 years as a means to stave off infections, but their effectiveness has had mixed results. Finding a successful antibody or convalescent plasma treatment for COVID-19 could present challenges. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--State’s coronavirus death toll drops significantly after officials make major criteria change

Colorado has made a stunning and significant change to the way it counts COVID-19 deaths that reduced the statewide figure from more than 1,000 to 878 , according to a report .
The change came after Colorado ’ s Department of Public Health admitted that its COVID-19 death toll was counting those who tested positive for the coronavirus but had died of other causes , Fox 31 Denver reported late Friday .
The department now says 1,150 Coloradoans who died had COVID-19 but only 878 of those deaths were “ due to ” COVID-19 .
“ We have been reporting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had COVID-19 at the time of death and the cause of that death may or may not have been COVID-19 , ” Dr. Eric France , the health department ’ s chief medical officer told the station .
“ We started to hear stories about ‘ are these correct or are these incorrect ?
’ ” France said .
Fox News on Friday reported on one of those stories as part of a report that found that the hodgepodge way states counted COVID-19 deaths was a reason why some people believe the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The story involved a 35-year-old man from Montezuma County who died May 4 of alcohol poisoning but whose death was counted in Colorado ’ s COVID-19 death toll .
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Colorado has made a stunning and significant change to the way it counts COVID-19 deaths that reduced the statewide figure from more than 1,000 to 878, according to a report.
The change came after Colorado’s Department of Public Health admitted that its COVID-19 death toll was counting those who tested positive for the coronavirus but had died of other causes, Fox 31 Denver reported late Friday.
The department now says 1,150 Coloradoans who died had COVID-19 but only 878 of those deaths were “due to” COVID-19.
“We have been reporting at the state, deaths among people who had COVID-19 at the time of death and the cause of that death may or may not have been COVID-19,” Dr. Eric France, the health department’s chief medical officer told the station.
“We started to hear stories about ‘are these correct or are these incorrect?’” France said.
Fox News on Friday reported on one of those stories as part of a report that found that the hodgepodge way states counted COVID-19 deaths was a reason why some people believe the U.S. COVID-19 death figure was exaggerated.
The story involved a 35-year-old man from Montezuma County who died May 4 of alcohol poisoning but whose death was counted in Colorado’s COVID-19 death toll. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Stanford University doctor: ‘You are mistaken’ if you think coronavirus lockdowns provide safety

Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya , a professor of medicine at Stanford University , said people are “ mistaken ” if they think coronavirus lockdown policies are a solution that proves safety from COVID-19 , PJ Media reported .
Bhattacharya recently led the largest COVID-19 antibody study in the United States , testing thousands of staff members of 27 Major League Baseball teams to get a better idea about how widespread the novel coronavirus already is .
Based on this and other research , Bhattacharya is opposed to continuing the lockdowns , and said they may even cause unnecessary harm .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s heads there is this idea that somehow we can eradicate this disease if we just stay locked down , ” Bhattacharya said , during an interview with Peter Robinson of the Hoover Institution .
“ That is not possible .
The serologic evidence , even in the MLB study , suggest this .
It suggests the epidemic is too widespread to eradicate.
” In Bhattacharya ’ s estimation , the lockdowns have not moved the population toward elimination of the virus , but rather delayed the spread .
As a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus will inevitably spread again .
Meanwhile , there will have been serious harms — for public health and world economies — caused by the lockdowns .
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Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford University, said people are “mistaken” if they think coronavirus lockdown policies are a solution that proves safety from COVID-19, PJ Media reported.
Bhattacharya recently led the largest COVID-19 antibody study in the United States, testing thousands of staff members of 27 Major League Baseball teams to get a better idea about how widespread the novel coronavirus already is. Based on this and other research, Bhattacharya is opposed to continuing the lockdowns, and said they may even cause unnecessary harm.
“I think in the back of people’s heads there is this idea that somehow we can eradicate this disease if we just stay locked down,” Bhattacharya said, during an interview with Peter Robinson of the Hoover Institution. “That is not possible. The serologic evidence, even in the MLB study, suggest this. It suggests the epidemic is too widespread to eradicate.”
In Bhattacharya’s estimation, the lockdowns have not moved the population toward elimination of the virus, but rather delayed the spread. As a result, whenever lockdown restrictions are lifted, the virus will inevitably spread again. Meanwhile, there will have been serious harms — for public health and world economies — caused by the lockdowns. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Former neurosurgeon says masks are ineffective against COVID-19 and can cause health problems

A former neurosurgeon wrote an op-ed published Thursday warning that face masks are not only ineffective against the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 , but they can be potentially dangerous in some circumstances .
Dr. Russell Blaylock wrote for Technocracy that people who aren ’ t sick should not wear a face mask .
The publication of his opinion piece comes as more businesses and locales make masks a requirement , such as in Los Angeles where residents are now required to wear a mask when they leave their homes .
Blaylock said that since there have not yet been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in slowing or preventing COVID-19 transmission , the best thing that can be done is to look at what impact masks have been proven to have against the flu .
He cited a 2012 analysis on this point : As for the scientific support for the use of face mask , a recent careful examination of the literature , in which 17 of the best studies were analyzed , concluded that , “ None of the studies established a conclusive relationship between mask/respirator use and protection against influenza infection.
” Blaylock noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ N95 respirators , are at risk of negative effects of having their oxygen intake limited for extended periods of time .
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A former neurosurgeon wrote an op-ed published Thursday warning that face masks are not only ineffective against the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but they can be potentially dangerous in some circumstances.
Dr. Russell Blaylock wrote for Technocracy that people who aren’t sick should not wear a face mask. The publication of his opinion piece comes as more businesses and locales make masks a requirement, such as in Los Angeles where residents are now required to wear a mask when they leave their homes.
Blaylock said that since there have not yet been any studies of the effectiveness of masks in slowing or preventing COVID-19 transmission, the best thing that can be done is to look at what impact masks have been proven to have against the flu. He cited a 2012 analysis on this point:
As for the scientific support for the use of face mask, a recent careful examination of the literature, in which 17 of the best studies were analyzed, concluded that, “None of the studies established a conclusive relationship between mask/respirator use and protection against influenza infection.”
Blaylock noted that people wearing the most effective masks, N95 respirators, are at risk of negative effects of having their oxygen intake limited for extended periods of time. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-17--Italian Politician Demands Bill Gates Arrest For Crimes Against Humanity

As the FDA shuts down a Bill Gates-funded COVID-testing program , an Italian politician has demanded the arrest of Bill Gates in the Italian parliament .
Sara Cunial , the Member of Parliament for Rome denounced Bill Gates as a “ vaccine criminal ” and urged the Italian President to hand him over to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity .
She also exposed Bill Gates ’ agenda in India and Africa , along with the plans to chip the human race through the digital identification program ID2020 .
As reported by GreatGameIndia earlier , in 2015 it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biological experiments with Coronavirus .
The video , which was broadcast in November , 2015 , showed how Chinese scientists were doing biological experiments on a SARS connected virus believed to be Coronavirus , derived from bats and mice , asking whether it was worth the risk in order to be able to modify the virus for compatibility with human organisms .
In an extraordinary seven-minute speech met with wide applause , Sara Cunial , the Member of Parliament for Rome said that Italy had been subjected to a “ Holy Inquisition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

As the FDA shuts down a Bill Gates-funded COVID-testing program, an Italian politician has demanded the arrest of Bill Gates in the Italian parliament.
Sara Cunial, the Member of Parliament for Rome denounced Bill Gates as a “vaccine criminal” and urged the Italian President to hand him over to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.
She also exposed Bill Gates’ agenda in India and Africa, along with the plans to chip the human race through the digital identification program ID2020.
As reported by GreatGameIndia earlier, in 2015 it were the Italians who exposed secret Chinese biological experiments with Coronavirus. The video, which was broadcast in November, 2015, showed how Chinese scientists were doing biological experiments on a SARS connected virus believed to be Coronavirus, derived from bats and mice, asking whether it was worth the risk in order to be able to modify the virus for compatibility with human organisms.
In an extraordinary seven-minute speech met with wide applause, Sara Cunial, the Member of Parliament for Rome said that Italy had been subjected to a “Holy Inquisition of false science.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Tuesday 5.19.20

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Despite media hysteria , HHS secretary confirms no coronavirus spike in re-opened states – Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar confirmed Sunday there has not been a spike of coronavirus cases in states that have re-opened .
Speaking on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union , ” Azar told host Jake Tapper that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spike in cases in areas that remain locked down .
– READ MORE The US Is Dramatically Overcounting COVID-19 Deaths – Over 86,500 people have reportedly died in the United States from the Coronavirus , and the fear generated by those deaths is driving the public policy debate .
But that number is a dramatic overcount .
Our metrics include deaths that have nothing to do with the virus .
The problem is even worse as the Centers for Disease Control over counts even some of these cases and the government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Relying on these flawed numbers is destroying businesses and jobs and costing lives .
– READ MORE Coronavirus Food Waste : Farmers Are Throwing Out More Than Ever – Food waste is taking on a new meaning in the pandemic era .
Dumped milk in Wisconsin .
Smashed eggs in Nigeria .
Rotting grapes in India .
Buried hogs in Minnesota .
These disturbing images have stirred outrage around the world .
But here ’ s the surprising part : the world may not actually be wasting more than normal , when a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in landfills .
– READ MORE Why Did New York Infect America With Coronavirus ?
New Report Blames Cuomo , de Blasio – The New York City area not only has more than a quarter of America ’ s coronavirus cases , but new research suggests that most of the coronavirus cases outside the Big Apple trace back to the New York City area , as well .
New York City is the epicenter for the coronavirus in the United States , and a new report suggests Mayor Bill de Blasio ( D-N.Y. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D-N.Y. ) shoulder most of the blame .
New York ’ s emergence as the epicenter of the coronavirus was far from inevitable .
A report from the left-leaning site ProPublica contrasted New York City ’ s and New York State ’ s responses with those of San Francisco and California .
While people do not live on top of one another in San Francisco to the same degree that they do in the Big Apple , the actions of de Blasio and Cuomo strike a marked contrast with those of Mayor London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Gavin Newsom ( D-Calif. ) .
– READ MORE Bill de Blasio says anyone who tries to swim at a NYC beach will be ‘ taken right out of the water ’ – MAYOR Bill de Blasio said anyone who tries to swim at an NYC beach will be removed from the water if they defy his coronavirus rules .
De Blasio issued the stark warning during his COVID-19 press briefing on Monday , saying the city was getting fencing ready while NYPD and and the Parks Department would monitor the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pressed On Nursing Home Death Scandal : ‘ Nobody ’ Can Be Prosecuted For It – New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo snapped at a reporter during a press conference on Sunday when asked about families who lost loved ones in nursing homes from COVID-19 , the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 , after Cuomo ordered nursing homes to take patients that had the highly contagious disease .
“ What is justice ?
Who can we prosecute for those deaths ?
Nobody , ” Cuomo said to the reporter .
“ Nobody .
Mother @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus come from ?
People are going to die by this virus .
That is the truth .
Best hospital system on the globe , I believe we have .
Best doctors , best nurses who have responded like heroes , every medication , ventilators , the health system wants for nothing .
We worked it out so we always had available beds .
Nobody was deprived of a bed or medical coverage in any way.
” – READ MORE Bars And Restaurants Allowed To Reopen If They Agree To Snitch On Customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , you are looking forward to finally getting out of your house and maybe having a few drinks or a nice dinner at your local bar or restaurant .
But going out to your local bar or restaurant once the lockdown ends comes with a steep price .
That ’ s because three cities , in Louisiana , Texas and Missouri , will only allow non-essential businesses to reopen if they agree to collect customers personal information .
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Despite media hysteria, HHS secretary confirms no coronavirus spike in re-opened states – Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar confirmed Sunday there has not been a spike of coronavirus cases in states that have re-opened.
Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Azar told host Jake Tapper that officials are actually seeing the opposite — a spike in cases in areas that remain locked down. – READ MORE
The US Is Dramatically Overcounting COVID-19 Deaths – Over 86,500 people have reportedly died in the United States from the Coronavirus, and the fear generated by those deaths is driving the public policy debate. But that number is a dramatic overcount. Our metrics include deaths that have nothing to do with the virus. The problem is even worse as the Centers for Disease Control over counts even some of these cases and the government has created financial incentives for this misreporting. Relying on these flawed numbers is destroying businesses and jobs and costing lives. – READ MORE
Coronavirus Food Waste: Farmers Are Throwing Out More Than Ever – Food waste is taking on a new meaning in the pandemic era.
Dumped milk in Wisconsin. Smashed eggs in Nigeria. Rotting grapes in India. Buried hogs in Minnesota. These disturbing images have stirred outrage around the world. But here’s the surprising part: the world may not actually be wasting more than normal, when a third of global food production ends up in landfills. – READ MORE
Why Did New York Infect America With Coronavirus? New Report Blames Cuomo, de Blasio – The New York City area not only has more than a quarter of America’s coronavirus cases, but new research suggests that most of the coronavirus cases outside the Big Apple trace back to the New York City area, as well. New York City is the epicenter for the coronavirus in the United States, and a new report suggests Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-N.Y.) and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) shoulder most of the blame.
New York’s emergence as the epicenter of the coronavirus was far from inevitable. A report from the left-leaning site ProPublica contrasted New York City’s and New York State’s responses with those of San Francisco and California. While people do not live on top of one another in San Francisco to the same degree that they do in the Big Apple, the actions of de Blasio and Cuomo strike a marked contrast with those of Mayor London Breed (D-San Francisco) and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.). – READ MORE
Bill de Blasio says anyone who tries to swim at a NYC beach will be ‘taken right out of the water’ – MAYOR Bill de Blasio said anyone who tries to swim at an NYC beach will be removed from the water if they defy his coronavirus rules.
De Blasio issued the stark warning during his COVID-19 press briefing on Monday, saying the city was getting fencing ready while NYPD and and the Parks Department would monitor the situation. – READ MORE
Cuomo Snaps When Pressed On Nursing Home Death Scandal: ‘Nobody’ Can Be Prosecuted For It – New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo snapped at a reporter during a press conference on Sunday when asked about families who lost loved ones in nursing homes from COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, after Cuomo ordered nursing homes to take patients that had the highly contagious disease.
“What is justice? Who can we prosecute for those deaths? Nobody,” Cuomo said to the reporter. “Nobody. Mother nature. God. Where did this virus come from? People are going to die by this virus. That is the truth. Best hospital system on the globe, I believe we have. Best doctors, best nurses who have responded like heroes, every medication, ventilators, the health system wants for nothing. We worked it out so we always had available beds. Nobody was deprived of a bed or medical coverage in any way.” – READ MORE
Bars And Restaurants Allowed To Reopen If They Agree To Snitch On Customers – If you’re anything like me, you are looking forward to finally getting out of your house and maybe having a few drinks or a nice dinner at your local bar or restaurant. But going out to your local bar or restaurant once the lockdown ends comes with a steep price.
That’s because three cities, in Louisiana, Texas and Missouri, will only allow non-essential businesses to reopen if they agree to collect customers personal information. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-05-19--Cuomo Defends Barbaric Nursing Home Policy: ‘Older People, Vulnerable People Are Going to Die’

On Sunday , Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D-N.Y. ) defended his administration ’ s barbaric policy of forcing nursing homes — where the population most vulnerable to the coronavirus resides — to take in patients who had tested positive for coronavirus and had been discharged from local hospitals .
While there were at least three hospital centers available to take overflow — the Javitz Center hospital , the U.S. Navy Ship Comfort , and Samaritan ’ s Purse ’ s field hospital — Cuomo ’ s administration required nursing homes to admit coronavirus patients .
The governor finally reversed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday he insisted it hadn ’ t been that bad .
Speaking of New York health chief Howard Zucker , Cuomo insisted , “ He worked it out so we always had available beds .
Nobody was deprived of a bed or medical coverage in any way.
” “ And still , people died .
Still , people died .
Older people , vulnerable people , are going to die from this virus .
That is going to happen despite whatever you do .
Because with all our progress as a society , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Cuomo added .
It is true that all health efforts must ultimately fail , but that is no excuse for a policy that exposed the most vulnerable to a deadly pathogen .
Of course , the government and health agencies can not save everyone — but that doesn ’ t mean you intentionally increase their risk of death .
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On Sunday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) defended his administration’s barbaric policy of forcing nursing homes — where the population most vulnerable to the coronavirus resides — to take in patients who had tested positive for coronavirus and had been discharged from local hospitals. While there were at least three hospital centers available to take overflow — the Javitz Center hospital, the U.S. Navy Ship Comfort, and Samaritan’s Purse’s field hospital — Cuomo’s administration required nursing homes to admit coronavirus patients.
The governor finally reversed the policy last week, but on Sunday he insisted it hadn’t been that bad.
Speaking of New York health chief Howard Zucker, Cuomo insisted, “He worked it out so we always had available beds. Nobody was deprived of a bed or medical coverage in any way.”
“And still, people died. Still, people died. Older people, vulnerable people, are going to die from this virus. That is going to happen despite whatever you do. Because with all our progress as a society, we can’t keep everyone alive,” Cuomo added.
It is true that all health efforts must ultimately fail, but that is no excuse for a policy that exposed the most vulnerable to a deadly pathogen. Of course, the government and health agencies cannot save everyone — but that doesn’t mean you intentionally increase their risk of death. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--United Nations Claims It’s Politically-Incorrect To Say “Husband” Or “Wife”

The United Nations has put out a tweet asserting that people shouldn ’ t use politically incorrect terms like “ @ @ @ @ @ , ” “ husband ” and “ wife ” in order to “ help create @ @ @ @ @ “ What you say matters .
Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral @ @ @ @ @ unsure about someone ’ s gender or are referring to a group , ” states @ @ @ @ @ lists a number of terms alongside their politically correct alternative .
These include mankind , @ @ @ @ @ , landlord , boyfriend/girlfriend , manpower , maiden name , fireman and husband/wife .
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The United Nations has put out a tweet asserting that people shouldn’t use politically incorrect terms like “boyfriend,” “girlfriend,” “husband” and “wife” in order to “help create a more equal world.”
“What you say matters. Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you’re unsure about someone’s gender or are referring to a group,” states the tweet.
What you say matters. Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you’re unsure about someone’s gender or are referring to a group. https://t.co/QQRFPY4VRn #GenerationEquality via@UN_Women pic.twitter.com/koxoAZZuxq — United Nations (@UN) May 18, 2020
It then lists a number of terms alongside their politically correct alternative.
These include mankind, chairman, congressman, policeman, landlord, boyfriend/girlfriend, manpower, maiden name, fireman and husband/wife. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--NY Tourist Arrested In Hawaii After Posting Beach Photos

A tourist from New York has been arrested in Hawaii after he allegedly violated state regulations that require travelers to @ @ @ @ @ arrival .
Tarique Peters , 23 , of the Bronx , arrived in Honolulu on @ @ @ @ @ photographs on Instagram photos showing himself sunbathing at the beach and carrying a surfboard , @ @ @ @ @ He allegedly left his hotel room the day he arrived and traveled many places using @ @ @ @ @ aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts of him — on @ @ @ @ @ , sunbathing , and walking around Waikiki at night , ” said a news release @ @ @ @ @ Information Center .
“ This morning agents were able to confirm with hotel personnel that @ @ @ @ @ room and the premises on numerous occasions this week , ” the statement said .
@ @ @ @ @ quarantine regulations for tourists , even though the state has only 638 confirmed coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ Friday .
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A tourist from New York has been arrested in Hawaii after he allegedly violated state regulations that require travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
Tarique Peters, 23, of the Bronx, arrived in Honolulu on Monday. He then posted photographs on Instagram photos showing himself sunbathing at the beach and carrying a surfboard, state officials said.
“He allegedly left his hotel room the day he arrived and traveled many places using public transportation. Authorities became aware of his social media posts from citizens who saw posts of him — on the beach with a surfboard, sunbathing, and walking around Waikiki at night,” said a news release from the Hawaii COVID-19 Joint Information Center. “This morning agents were able to confirm with hotel personnel that had seen Peters leave his room and the premises on numerous occasions this week,” the statement said.
Hawaii authorities have instituted strict quarantine regulations for tourists, even though the state has only 638 confirmed coronavirus cases and 17 deaths as of Friday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--Whitmer: I’ve Had ‘Opening Conversation’ with Biden Campaign About VP Pick

Tuesday on NBC ’ s “ Today 3rd Hour , ” Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ( D-MI ) said she had had an “ opening conversation ” with Joe Biden ’ s campaign about being the running mate for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president .
Host Craig Melvin asked , “ I ’ m obligated to ask about the vice-presidential search how is the vetting process going so far are you being vetted by Mr. Biden.
” Whitmer said , “ You know what , I ’ ve had a conversation with some folks .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my energy is going into helping my state through this crisis , unlike one that we ’ ve seen in 100 years in this country .
We have to get it right .
I was elected to be the governor of the state of Michigan .
It is the honor of a lifetime , and that ’ s where I ’ m spending 100 % of my energy and focus .
We ’ ve got a crisis like nothing we ’ ve ever seen before , and all.
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Tuesday on NBC’s “Today 3rd Hour,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said she had had an “opening conversation” with Joe Biden’s campaign about being the running mate for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and former vice president.
Host Craig Melvin asked, “I’m obligated to ask about the vice-presidential search how is the vetting process going so far are you being vetted by Mr. Biden.”
Whitmer said, “You know what, I’ve had a conversation with some folks. The fact of the matter is, all of my energy is going into helping my state through this crisis, unlike one that we’ve seen in 100 years in this country. We have to get it right. I was elected to be the governor of the state of Michigan. It is the honor of a lifetime, and that’s where I’m spending 100% of my energy and focus. We’ve got a crisis like nothing we’ve ever seen before, and all.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--California city declares itself ‘sanctuary city’ from Gov. Newsom’s strict lockdown order

A central California city has declared itself a “ sanctuary city ” — not for illegal immigrants — but in @ @ @ @ @ Gavin Newsom ’ s stay-at-home order .
The City of Atwater passed a resolution Friday @ @ @ @ @ , churches , and not-for-profit organizations to reopen despite the continuance of a mandatory state @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Affirming the city ’ s commitment to fundamental constitutional rights and declaring the @ @ @ @ @ city for all businesses , ” the resolution read .
Even though California is moving @ @ @ @ @ the state government ’ s timeline is not quick enough for businesses and residents who @ @ @ @ @ without work .
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A central California city has declared itself a “sanctuary city” — not for illegal immigrants — but in response to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order.
The City of Atwater passed a resolution Friday that allows all city businesses, churches, and not-for-profit organizations to reopen despite the continuance of a mandatory state lockdown order, KFSN-TV reported.
“Affirming the city’s commitment to fundamental constitutional rights and declaring the City of Atwater a sanctuary city for all businesses,” the resolution read.
Even though California is moving to relax some restrictions, the state government’s timeline is not quick enough for businesses and residents who have gone nearly two months without work. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--NBC Correspondent Spreads Chinese Propaganda To Attack Trump

The left-wing media is just fine with spreading propaganda from a foreign government , so long as it hurts President @ @ @ @ @ chief global affairs correspondent Bill Neely appeared on MSNBC Friday to literally spread Chinese propaganda @ @ @ @ @ Trump over his administration ’ s handling of the coronavirus , a virus that originated @ @ @ @ @ the interview to parrot an article from China ’ s state-run media , a transcript @ @ @ @ @ Newsbusters .
MSNBC host Katy Tur set up Neely by asking if there was anything @ @ @ @ @ blaming China for the coronavirus pandemic , even though no one except China claims the @ @ @ @ @ China claims the virus originated in the U.S. , but all evidence points to it @ @ @ @ @ of explaining why Trump is right to blame China for the virus , Neely described @ @ @ @ @ media was saying in response to Trump suggesting the U.S. cut ties with China .
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The left-wing media is just fine with spreading propaganda from a foreign government, so long as it hurts President Donald Trump.
NBC News chief global affairs correspondent Bill Neely appeared on MSNBC Friday to literally spread Chinese propaganda in a segment to attack Trump over his administration’s handling of the coronavirus, a virus that originated in China.
Neely used the interview to parrot an article from China’s state-run media, a transcript of which was published by Newsbusters. MSNBC host Katy Tur set up Neely by asking if there was anything behind Trump “again” blaming China for the coronavirus pandemic, even though no one except China claims the virus started anywhere else. China claims the virus originated in the U.S., but all evidence points to it originating in Wuhan.
Instead of explaining why Trump is right to blame China for the virus, Neely described what China’s state-run media was saying in response to Trump suggesting the U.S. cut ties with China. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--China used air travel to ‘seed’ virus in early stage, top WH official says

Peter Navarro , the White House trade adviser , said in an interview Sunday suggested that China “ sent hundreds @ @ @ @ @ throughout the world to “ seed ” the spread of the virus .
Navarro told @ @ @ @ @ Week ” that the “ Chinese—behind the shield of the World Health Organization—for two months @ @ @ @ @ world and then sent hundreds of thousands of Chinese on aircraft to Milan , New @ @ @ @ @ to seed that .
They could have kept it in Wuhan , but instead , @ @ @ @ @ George Stephanopoulos , the host of the program , asked if he was accusing Beijing @ @ @ @ @ .
Navarro said he was not implying that it was intentional .
A four-page Department @ @ @ @ @ dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press said Chinese leaders “ intentionally concealed @ @ @ @ @ pandemic from the world in early January .
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Peter Navarro, the White House trade adviser, said in an interview Sunday suggested that China “sent hundreds of thousands” on aircraft throughout the world to “seed” the spread of the virus.
Navarro told ABC News’ “This Week” that the “Chinese—behind the shield of the World Health Organization—for two months hid the virus from the world and then sent hundreds of thousands of Chinese on aircraft to Milan, New York and around the world to seed that. They could have kept it in Wuhan, but instead, it became a pandemic.”
George Stephanopoulos, the host of the program, asked if he was accusing Beijing of deliberately spreading the virus. Navarro said he was not implying that it was intentional.
A four-page Department of Homeland Security intelligence report dated May 1 and obtained by The Associated Press said Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--Dem Congressman Admits to Decade-Long Affair with Former Intern

Rep. Steven Horsford ( D. , Nev. ) admitted to a decade-long affair with a former Hill intern on Friday after an investigation verified the identity of a podcaster who had been recounting the relationship .
“ It is true that I had a previous relationship outside of my marriage , over the course of several years , ” Horsford said in a statement given to the Las Vegas Review-Journal .
“ I ’ m deeply sorry to all of those who have been impacted by this very poor decision , most importantly my wife and family .
Out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , I ask that our privacy is respected.
” The Nevada congressman is the second Democrat of the 116th Congress to be accused of sexual impropriety while in office .
Former congresswoman Katie Hill of California ’ s 25th district resigned from Congress in October after revelations about her “ throuple ” relationship with her husband and a campaign staffer .
She denied a separate report she had a sexual relationship with her legislative director .
“ Mistress for Congress , ” the self-described “ audio memoir ” podcast that detailed Horsford @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aired in April .
It referred to Horsford as “ Bob ” for its first two episodes .
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Rep. Steven Horsford (D., Nev.) admitted to a decade-long affair with a former Hill intern on Friday after an investigation verified the identity of a podcaster who had been recounting the relationship.
“It is true that I had a previous relationship outside of my marriage, over the course of several years,” Horsford said in a statement given to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “I’m deeply sorry to all of those who have been impacted by this very poor decision, most importantly my wife and family. Out of concern for my family during this challenging time, I ask that our privacy is respected.”
The Nevada congressman is the second Democrat of the 116th Congress to be accused of sexual impropriety while in office. Former congresswoman Katie Hill of California’s 25th district resigned from Congress in October after revelations about her “throuple” relationship with her husband and a campaign staffer. She denied a separate report she had a sexual relationship with her legislative director.
“Mistress for Congress,” the self-described “audio memoir” podcast that detailed Horsford’s affair with its host, aired in April. It referred to Horsford as “Bob” for its first two episodes. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-05-19--Trump tweets an ultimatum to the World Health Organization over coronavirus and China

President Donald Trump sent a letter to the World Health Organization laying out its failures in the response to the coronavirus pandemic and giving it an ultimatum .
The president tweeted the letter on his official social media account on Monday .
“ This is the letter sent to Dr. Tedros of the World Health Organization .
It is self-explanatory !
” he tweeted .
The letter accuses the WHO of downplaying the pandemic and echoing propaganda from the communist Chinese government .
“ You also strongly praised China ’ s strict domestic travel restrictions , but were inexplicably against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or the ban , with respect to people coming from China , ” the letter read .
“ I put the ban in place regardless of your wishes .
Your political gamesmanship on this issue was deadly , as other governments , relying on your comments , delaying imposing life-saving restrictions on travel to and from China , ” the letter claimed .
The president says that unless the WHO makes substantive changes , the U.S. may leave the organization and take away its funding permanently .
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President Donald Trump sent a letter to the World Health Organization laying out its failures in the response to the coronavirus pandemic and giving it an ultimatum.
The president tweeted the letter on his official social media account on Monday.
“This is the letter sent to Dr. Tedros of the World Health Organization. It is self-explanatory!” he tweeted.
The letter accuses the WHO of downplaying the pandemic and echoing propaganda from the communist Chinese government.
“You also strongly praised China’s strict domestic travel restrictions, but were inexplicably against my closing of the United States border, or the ban, with respect to people coming from China,” the letter read.
“I put the ban in place regardless of your wishes. Your political gamesmanship on this issue was deadly, as other governments, relying on your comments, delaying imposing life-saving restrictions on travel to and from China,” the letter claimed.
The president says that unless the WHO makes substantive changes, the U.S. may leave the organization and take away its funding permanently. – READ MORE
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