truepundit--2020-04-28--Louisiana pastor breaks house arrest to hold Sunday service amid coronavirus stay-at-home orders

The embattled Louisiana pastor who repeatedly flouted social distancing measures defied house arrest by hosting a large gathering of congregants for a Sunday service in defiance of orders to stay at home to limit the impact of the coronavirus .
Pastor Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge was seen on a live stream Sunday walking among more than 100 congregants , often repeating the phrase , “ I ’ ve just got to get to Jesus .
… Come on America , let ’ s get back to Jesus.
” Nearly all parishioners were not wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being practiced , The Associated Press reported .
Spell had been placed on house arrest at 9 a.m. Saturday morning after refusing to tell a judge if he ’ d continue to hold Sunday services .
A Facebook Live video shared by Central City News showed the pastor playing the piano surrounded by family members inside his home .
A man wearing personal protective equipment had Spell sign paperwork before fitting him for an ankle monitor .
“ Tomorrow at 12 o ’ clock , my voice will be silenced for several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his normal Sunday service .
“ You will not hear from me again .
I promise you , I will continue to do what I do .
This is not about me .
This is about our religious liberties.
” Spell , who has also been accused of nearly running over a protester with his church bus , appeared before a state district judge Friday but refused to clarify whether he would continue to hold in-person religious services over the weekend in defiance of Democratic Gov .
John Bel Edwards ’ stay-at-home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The embattled Louisiana pastor who repeatedly flouted social distancing measures defied house arrest by hosting a large gathering of congregants for a Sunday service in defiance of orders to stay at home to limit the impact of the coronavirus.
Pastor Tony Spell of the Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge was seen on a live stream Sunday walking among more than 100 congregants, often repeating the phrase, “I’ve just got to get to Jesus. … Come on America, let’s get back to Jesus.”
Nearly all parishioners were not wearing face masks, and social distancing was not being practiced, The Associated Press reported.
Spell had been placed on house arrest at 9 a.m. Saturday morning after refusing to tell a judge if he’d continue to hold Sunday services.
A Facebook Live video shared by Central City News showed the pastor playing the piano surrounded by family members inside his home. A man wearing personal protective equipment had Spell sign paperwork before fitting him for an ankle monitor.
“Tomorrow at 12 o’clock, my voice will be silenced for several months,” he said, referring to his normal Sunday service. “You will not hear from me again. I promise you, I will continue to do what I do. This is not about me. This is about our religious liberties.”
Spell, who has also been accused of nearly running over a protester with his church bus, appeared before a state district judge Friday but refused to clarify whether he would continue to hold in-person religious services over the weekend in defiance of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ stay-at-home order, The Advocate reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Trump Admin Vows to ‘Enforce and Expand’ Pressure on Iran in Wake of New Military Threats

The Trump administration is working on new efforts to “ enforce and expand ” its maximum pressure campaign on Iran in the wake of increased military threats , including Tehran ’ s launch last week of a spy satellite .
The White House will continue to amp up the economic pressure on Iran until it comes to the table for “ comprehensive negotiations , ” a demand Tehran has rejected since President Donald Trump took office , a senior Trump administration official told the Washington Free Beacon .
Officials are contemplating an array of options including sanctions on Iran ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Iraq , Yemen , Syria , and Lebanon—military hotspots where Tehran arms and directs militia groups including Hezbollah .
Other efforts are currently taking place at the United Nations , where the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to expand an embargo on Iran ’ s purchase of military equipment from countries like Russia and China .
“ The president has been clear that the United States will enforce and expand maximum pressure to impose costs on Iran ’ s malign behavior so the regime will enter comprehensive negotiations , ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The increased pressure on Iran comes less than a week after Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) successfully launched its first-ever military satellite , marking a significant step in Iran ’ s ballistic missile program , portions of which would be legitimized if the U.N. arms embargo were lifted .
Iran has also stepped up aggressive action in the Persian Gulf and recently threatened to attack 400 U.S. military sites around the world .
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The Trump administration is working on new efforts to “enforce and expand” its maximum pressure campaign on Iran in the wake of increased military threats, including Tehran’s launch last week of a spy satellite.
The White House will continue to amp up the economic pressure on Iran until it comes to the table for “comprehensive negotiations,” a demand Tehran has rejected since President Donald Trump took office, a senior Trump administration official told the Washington Free Beacon.
Officials are contemplating an array of options including sanctions on Iran’s sponsorship of regional terror groups operating in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, and Lebanon—military hotspots where Tehran arms and directs militia groups including Hezbollah. Other efforts are currently taking place at the United Nations, where the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to expand an embargo on Iran’s purchase of military equipment from countries like Russia and China.
“The president has been clear that the United States will enforce and expand maximum pressure to impose costs on Iran’s malign behavior so the regime will enter comprehensive negotiations,” the senior administration official told the Free Beacon.
The increased pressure on Iran comes less than a week after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) successfully launched its first-ever military satellite, marking a significant step in Iran’s ballistic missile program, portions of which would be legitimized if the U.N. arms embargo were lifted. Iran has also stepped up aggressive action in the Persian Gulf and recently threatened to attack 400 U.S. military sites around the world. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Supreme Court Puts Government On the Hook for $12 Billion in Obamacare Payments

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the federal government is on the hook for billions in payments to health insurers who sold coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges .
The eight to one decision clears the way for insurers to collect upwards of $ 12 billion via an Obamacare program designed to help insurers manage risks they took by participating in ACA exchanges .
Congress has refused to appropriate federal money for the program since 2014 , leaving insurers in the lurch .
The decision is a blow to congressional Republicans and the Trump administration , who say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bailout for insurance companies who made hazardous business decisions .
Unable to repeal the law in full , Republicans have attacked the ACA in piecemeal fashion , withholding the risk payments in Monday ’ s case and canceling payments to health insurers that subsidize care for low-income clients .
Monday ’ s decision marks another failed Republican attempt to undermine the health care law .
At issue in the case is the so-called risk corridor program .
The insurers who joined the ACA exchanges faced uncertainty immediately after the health care law passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uninsured and people with preexisting conditions .
The risk corridors set up a system for sharing profits and losses : Companies who finished ahead would pay a portion of their profits to the government while insurers who finished behind could collect payments from the government to offset losses .
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The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the federal government is on the hook for billions in payments to health insurers who sold coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges.
The eight to one decision clears the way for insurers to collect upwards of $12 billion via an Obamacare program designed to help insurers manage risks they took by participating in ACA exchanges. Congress has refused to appropriate federal money for the program since 2014, leaving insurers in the lurch.
The decision is a blow to congressional Republicans and the Trump administration, who say the program is little more than a bailout for insurance companies who made hazardous business decisions. Unable to repeal the law in full, Republicans have attacked the ACA in piecemeal fashion, withholding the risk payments in Monday’s case and canceling payments to health insurers that subsidize care for low-income clients. Monday’s decision marks another failed Republican attempt to undermine the health care law.
At issue in the case is the so-called risk corridor program. The insurers who joined the ACA exchanges faced uncertainty immediately after the health care law passed and extended coverage to millions of previously uninsured and people with preexisting conditions. The risk corridors set up a system for sharing profits and losses: Companies who finished ahead would pay a portion of their profits to the government while insurers who finished behind could collect payments from the government to offset losses. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Barr Directs Justice Department to ‘Take Action’ Against States Whose Coronavirus Restrictions Infri

Barr Directs Justice Department to ‘Take Action’ Against States Whose Coronavirus Restrictions Infringe on Civil Rights

Attorney General William Barr is ready to take actions against governors who have imposed coronavirus restrictions , aimed at stopping the spread of the virus , that infringe on civil rights .
In a memo on Monday , Barr wrote , “ Even in times of emergency , when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights , the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers.
” He continued , “ The legal restrictions on state and local authority are not limited to discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers .
For example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain circumstances , discrimination against disfavored speech and undue interference with the national economy.
” Barr said that the Justice Department would examine states ’ coronavirus restrictions and if a restriction “ crosses the line ” the department “ may have an obligation to address that overreach in federal court.
” In light of that , Barr said that he had directed Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider to “ monitor state and local policies and , if necessary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Attorney General William Barr is ready to take actions against governors who have imposed coronavirus restrictions, aimed at stopping the spread of the virus, that infringe on civil rights.
In a memo on Monday, Barr wrote, “Even in times of emergency, when reasonable and temporary restrictions are placed on rights, the First Amendment and federal statutory law prohibit discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers.”
He continued, “The legal restrictions on state and local authority are not limited to discrimination against religious institutions and religious believers. For example, the Constitution also forbids, in certain circumstances, discrimination against disfavored speech and undue interference with the national economy.”
Barr said that the Justice Department would examine states’ coronavirus restrictions and if a restriction “crosses the line” the department “may have an obligation to address that overreach in federal court.”
In light of that, Barr said that he had directed Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Matthew Schneider to “monitor state and local policies and, if necessary, take action to correct them.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Cher Conspiracy: Trump ‘Wants Post Office to Go Bankrupt So We Can’t Vote by Mail’

Left-wing pop icon Cher pushed the conspiracy that President Donald Trump wants the U.S. Post Office to go bankrupt to @ @ @ @ @ mail in November ’ s presidential election .
Writing in her typically bizarre and incoherent @ @ @ @ @ argued that Trump , who long prided himself on the country ’ s economic successes @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , wants to see businesses and states to declare bankruptcy to gain his own @ @ @ @ @ of her tweet has been translated into legible English : Doesn ’ t anyone care @ @ @ @ @ businesses are going under because of him ?
They ’ re losing everything !
Small @ @ @ @ @ America , as they go under we go under .
P.S .
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Left-wing pop icon Cher pushed the conspiracy that President Donald Trump wants the U.S. Post Office to go bankrupt to stop Americans from voting by mail in November’s presidential election.
Writing in her typically bizarre and incoherent manner, the 72-year-old signer argued that Trump, who long prided himself on the country’s economic successes before the impact of the coronavirus, wants to see businesses and states to declare bankruptcy to gain his own electoral advantage.
DOESNT ANYONE CARE THAT PPL WHO HAVE SMALL BUSINESSES ARE GOING UNDER BECAUSE OF HIM🤬😤.
THEY’RE LOSING EVERYTHING‼SMALL BIZ IS
LIFE’S🩸OF🇺🇸 AS THEY GO,
WE GO🕳.Ps trump wants Blue States 2Declare BANKRUPTCY.
Pss. He Wants Post office to go bankrupt so we Cant vote by Mail. — Cher (@cher) April 28, 2020
A version of her tweet has been translated into legible English: Doesn’t anyone care that people who have small businesses are going under because of him? They’re losing everything! Small business is the lifeblood of America, as they go under we go under. P.S. Trump wants blue states to declare bankruptcy. P.S.S He wants the Post Office to go bankrupt so we can’t vote by mail. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--WATCH: South Dakotans throw a parade for Gov. Kristi Noem, who refused to shut down their state

South Dakota Gov .
Kristi Noem ( R ) has taken a lot of heat from the media and other @ @ @ @ @ a state lockdown during the coronavirus crisis .
But on Monday , she received some @ @ @ @ @ Dakotans .
Gov .
Noem was surprised with a parade ( from a safe distance @ @ @ @ @ that evoked a touching reaction from the governor In a video posted to the Republican @ @ @ @ @ Noem can be seen walking outdoors as emergency sirens blared from a caravan that included @ @ @ @ @ , a pickup hauling a stock trailer , a concrete truck , and even construction @ @ @ @ @ revved and horns honked , the governor leaned toward whoever was behind the camera , @ @ @ @ @ going on before the woman told her , “ It ’ s a parade for @ @ @ @ @ em !
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) has taken a lot of heat from the media and other critics for refusing to issue a state lockdown during the coronavirus crisis. But on Monday, she received some gratitude from her fellow South Dakotans.
Gov. Noem was surprised with a parade (from a safe distance), in a display that evoked a touching reaction from the governor
I am so blessed to serve the people of the great State of South Dakota. You folks made my day! pic.twitter.com/oy0e5KO9RZ — Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) April 28, 2020
In a video posted to the Republican’s Twitter feed, Noem can be seen walking outdoors as emergency sirens blared from a caravan that included numerous vehicles interspersed with firetrucks, a pickup hauling a stock trailer, a concrete truck, and even construction equipment.
As the engines revved and horns honked, the governor leaned toward whoever was behind the camera, seeming to ask what was going on before the woman told her, “It’s a parade for you. Wave to ’em!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Democrats Rebel, Won’t Return To Work May 4th, Say Its ‘Too Dangerous’ To Reopen Congress

House Democrats say they won ’ t return to Washington , D.C. , the first week of May , even though House leadership has set May 4th as Congress ’ official date of reopening , and has declared the work of the federal government “ essential ” for the purposes of breaking coronavirus-related lockdowns .
Politico reports that key Democrats “ railed ” against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) , when she reminded them that the House was due to gavel back into session May 4th , calling the date “ too dangerous , ” especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Democratic caucus .
“ Rep .
Debbie Wasserman Schultz ( D-FL ) said returning next week would be ‘ dangerous , ’ according to multiple Democrats on the call , ” Politico said Tuesday .
“ Other members also spoke up including Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard ( D-CA . )
, Susan Wild ( D-PA ) and Veronica Escobar ( D-TX ) , with some asking how they were expected to take care of their families — many without childcare at home — and return to Washington for an extended stay.
” Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been pushing for the House to come back into session on the timeline set months ago , before coronavirus became a threat , suggesting that Members of Congress are , perhaps , the most “ essential workers ” in the United States , and stressing that , if many Americans can withstand working through the coronavirus pandemic , federal lawmakers can , too .
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House Democrats say they won’t return to Washington, D.C., the first week of May, even though House leadership has set May 4th as Congress’ official date of reopening, and has declared the work of the federal government “essential” for the purposes of breaking coronavirus-related lockdowns.
Politico reports that key Democrats “railed” against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), when she reminded them that the House was due to gavel back into session May 4th, calling the date “too dangerous,” especially for the many elderly members of the House Democratic caucus.
“Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) said returning next week would be ‘dangerous,’ according to multiple Democrats on the call,” Politico said Tuesday. “Other members also spoke up including Reps. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA.), Susan Wild (D-PA) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX), with some asking how they were expected to take care of their families — many without childcare at home — and return to Washington for an extended stay.”
Republicans, on the other hand, have been pushing for the House to come back into session on the timeline set months ago, before coronavirus became a threat, suggesting that Members of Congress are, perhaps, the most “essential workers” in the United States, and stressing that, if many Americans can withstand working through the coronavirus pandemic, federal lawmakers can, too. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Report: Fox News Severs Ties with Diamond & Silk

Fox News has “ cut ties ” with pro-Trump personalities Diamond & Silk , who until recently appeared on the network ’ s online streaming network , Fox Nation , according to the Daily Beast .
The report comes after the pair appeared to muse whether Chinese coronavirus deaths in the U.S. were inflated to reflect poorly on President Donald Trump .
“ What I need to know is how many people have passed away in New York , and what I need to know is : Who has the bodies ?
” Diamond asked during a March 30th livestream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does investigative work to call the morgues .
To call the funeral homes .
We need to know , because I don ’ t trust anything else that comes out of his mouth now… Something ’ s not right here .
Something is off here.
” The pro-Trump personality added : “ Is this being deliberately spread ?
Look , I ’ m not being a conspiracy theorist , this is real , but I ’ m asking my own questions .
What the hell is going on ?
” One unnamed source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely the duo , whose real names are Lynette “ Diamond ” Hardaway and Rochelle “ Silk ” Richardson , will pop up on the network in the near future .
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Fox News has “cut ties” with pro-Trump personalities Diamond & Silk, who until recently appeared on the network’s online streaming network, Fox Nation, according to the Daily Beast.
The report comes after the pair appeared to muse whether Chinese coronavirus deaths in the U.S. were inflated to reflect poorly on President Donald Trump.
“What I need to know is how many people have passed away in New York, and what I need to know is: Who has the bodies?” Diamond asked during a March 30th livestream. “I need for somebody that does investigative work to call the morgues. To call the funeral homes. We need to know, because I don’t trust anything else that comes out of his mouth now… Something’s not right here. Something is off here.”
The pro-Trump personality added: “Is this being deliberately spread? Look, I’m not being a conspiracy theorist, this is real, but I’m asking my own questions. What the hell is going on?”
One unnamed source told the Daily Beast that it is unlikely the duo, whose real names are Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway and Rochelle “Silk” Richardson, will pop up on the network in the near future. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--After Initial Silence, Prominent #MeToo Proponent Says Biden’s Accuser Should Be Heard

After weeks of remaining silent on sexual assault allegation made against the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden , actress Alyssa @ @ @ @ @ accuser should be heard .
Milano , a prominent proponent of the # MeToo movement @ @ @ @ @ , “ I ’ m aware of the new developments in Tara Reade ’ s @ @ @ @ @ She continued , “ I want Tara , like every other survivor , to have @ @ @ @ @ and seen without being used as fodder .
I hear and see you , Tara.
@ @ @ @ @ of sexually assaulting Tara Reade in 1993 when she was working for Biden while he @ @ @ @ @ IJR has previously reported .
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After weeks of remaining silent on sexual assault allegation made against the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, actress Alyssa Milano says Biden’s accuser should be heard.
Milano, a prominent proponent of the #MeToo movement, tweeted early Tuesday morning, “I’m aware of the new developments in Tara Reade’s accusation against Joe Biden.”
I’m aware of the new developments in Tara Reade’s accusation against Joe Biden. I want Tara, like every other survivor, to have the space to be heard and seen without being used as fodder. I hear and see you, Tara. #MeToo — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 28, 2020
She continued, “I want Tara, like every other survivor, to have the space to be heard and seen without being used as fodder. I hear and see you, Tara.”
Biden has been accused of sexually assaulting Tara Reade in 1993 when she was working for Biden while he was a senator, as IJR has previously reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--YouTube removed the viral video of frontline doctors calling for an end to quarantine and comparing

YouTube removed the viral video of frontline doctors calling for an end to quarantine and comparing COVID-19 to the flu

Last week , two frontline doctors who said they have administered more than 5,000 coronavirus tests , made headlines when @ @ @ @ @ the seasonal flu and called for an end to quarantine practices .
The two physicians @ @ @ @ @ Massihi of Accelerated Urgent Care in Bakersfield , California , presented their medical advice in @ @ @ @ @ that the news outlet then uploaded to YouTube .
The video quickly went viral , @ @ @ @ @ views .
But on Monday , the video was taken down for “ violating YouTube @ @ @ @ @ ” In a follow-up report , KERO-TV confirmed that the first of two videos playing @ @ @ @ @ was removed .
The news outlet submitted an appeal to YouTube about the removal , @ @ @ @ @ back .
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Last week, two frontline doctors who said they have administered more than 5,000 coronavirus tests, made headlines when they compared the coronavirus to the seasonal flu and called for an end to quarantine practices.
The two physicians, Dan Erickson and Artin Massihi of Accelerated Urgent Care in Bakersfield, California, presented their medical advice in a video briefing with KERO-TV that the news outlet then uploaded to YouTube. The video quickly went viral, garnering more than 5.46 million views.
But on Monday, the video was taken down for “violating YouTube’s Terms of Service.”
In a follow-up report, KERO-TV confirmed that the first of two videos playing the press briefing in full was removed. The news outlet submitted an appeal to YouTube about the removal, but has not yet heard back. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Howard Stern Backs Biden, Says Trump And His Supporters Should Drink Bleach And Die

Radio host Howard Stern on Monday offered his endorsement for Joe Biden and suggested that President Trump ’ s supporters @ @ @ @ @ “ drop dead.
” “ I would love it if Donald would get on TV @ @ @ @ @ Clorox and let ’ s see if his theory works , ” Stern said on @ @ @ @ @ “ Hold a big rally , say f*** this coronavirus , with all of his @ @ @ @ @ hug each other and kiss each other and have a big rally.
” “ Yeah @ @ @ @ @ “ And all take disinfectant and all drop dead.
” Stern , a longtime staunch @ @ @ @ @ blasts Trump and praises Democrats , also said he ’ s backing presumptive Democratic presidential @ @ @ @ @ election .
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Radio host Howard Stern on Monday offered his endorsement for Joe Biden and suggested that President Trump’s supporters “take disinfectant” and “drop dead.”
“I would love it if Donald would get on TV and take an injection of Clorox and let’s see if his theory works,” Stern said on his Sirius-XM talk show. “Hold a big rally, say f*** this coronavirus, with all of his followers, and let them hug each other and kiss each other and have a big rally.”
“A big cocktail of disinfectant,“ said sidekick Robin Quivers.
“Yeah,” Stern said. “And all take disinfectant and all drop dead.”
Stern, a longtime staunch liberal who nearly every day blasts Trump and praises Democrats, also said he’s backing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Biden in the November election. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Mnuchin Says Relief Loans Over $2 Million Will Be Audited

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said all loans of more than $ 2 million in a government relief program for small businesses will be audited to ensure they were justified after large public companies and big chains sparked outrage by taking funds .
Mnuchin said the loans of as much as $ 10 million meant to keep workers on payrolls under the Paycheck Protection Program were intended for small firms , not public companies and big chains that have access to other capital .
The U.S. Small Business Administration will check that borrowers who took large loans properly certified they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
“ I want to be very clear it ’ s the borrowers who have criminal liability if they made this certification and it ’ s not true , ” Mnuchin said Tuesday on CNBC .
“ We will make sure that what was the intent for taxpayers is fulfilled here.
” Mnuchin said it was “ outrageous ” that the Los Angeles Lakers took a $ 4.6 million relief loan , and that it was inappropriate for other large public companies and big chains to get funding as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid has prompted entities including the Lakers to start returning the money .
More than $ 2 billion from the first round of funding for the program was declined or returned and will now be made available , SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza said in a tweet on Monday .
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said all loans of more than $2 million in a government relief program for small businesses will be audited to ensure they were justified after large public companies and big chains sparked outrage by taking funds.
Mnuchin said the loans of as much as $10 million meant to keep workers on payrolls under the Paycheck Protection Program were intended for small firms, not public companies and big chains that have access to other capital. The U.S. Small Business Administration will check that borrowers who took large loans properly certified they were needed because of the coronavirus outbreak, he said.
“I want to be very clear it’s the borrowers who have criminal liability if they made this certification and it’s not true,” Mnuchin said Tuesday on CNBC. “We will make sure that what was the intent for taxpayers is fulfilled here.”
Mnuchin said it was “outrageous” that the Los Angeles Lakers took a $4.6 million relief loan, and that it was inappropriate for other large public companies and big chains to get funding as well.
A backlash against those companies getting relief aid has prompted entities including the Lakers to start returning the money. More than $2 billion from the first round of funding for the program was declined or returned and will now be made available, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza said in a tweet on Monday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Mnuchin Warns Big Companies Taking Small Business Aid May Be Criminally Liable

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin rebuked companies that inappropriately tap coronavirus hardship funds intended for small businesses and warned that they could face criminal liability if the money isn ’ t returned .
Saying that the approximately $ 660 billion Paycheck Protection Program wasn ’ t meant to be “ social welfare for big business , ” Mr. Mnuchin took aim at the Los Angeles Lakers for applying for funds , which the basketball team later returned amid a public uproar .
At least 13 of the public companies that received loans intended for small businesses said they would return the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nation ’ s largest car-dealership chain , Ruth ’ s Hospitality Group Inc. and Shake Shack Inc. A centerpiece of the government ’ s effort to combat Covid-19 ’ s economic impact , the PPP offers forgivable loans to companies with fewer than 500 employees that either rehire workers or keep them on payroll during the initial phase of the pandemic .
Approval rests on a certification by borrowers that they meet the program ’ s criteria , a feature that is intended to spare banks from conducting time-consuming due diligence .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminal liability if they made this certification and it ’ s not true , ” Mr. Mnuchin said , noting that companies with access to other sources of liquidity aren ’ t eligible for the PPP .
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin rebuked companies that inappropriately tap coronavirus hardship funds intended for small businesses and warned that they could face criminal liability if the money isn’t returned.
Saying that the approximately $660 billion Paycheck Protection Program wasn’t meant to be “social welfare for big business,” Mr. Mnuchin took aim at the Los Angeles Lakers for applying for funds, which the basketball team later returned amid a public uproar.


truepundit--2020-04-28--Amazon, Walmart, Target, FedEx and Instacart workers to hold ‘unprecedented strike’ on Friday over v

Amazon, Walmart, Target, FedEx and Instacart workers to hold ‘unprecedented strike’ on Friday over virus risk

Essential staffers at Amazon , Instacart , Whole Foods , Walmart , Target , and FedEx are slated to protest @ @ @ @ @ at the expense of their health , reports say .
This comes after numerous protests @ @ @ @ @ past month , including Amazon workers near Detroit and McDonald ’ s employees in Los @ @ @ @ @ that employees will leave during their lunch break or call in sick to demonstrate their @ @ @ @ @ situation .
Steinbrook said this is “ to show solidarity with other essential workers in @ @ @ @ @ and benefits in the pandemic.
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Essential staffers at Amazon, Instacart, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, and FedEx are slated to protest their employers’ supposedly profiting at the expense of their health, reports say.
This comes after numerous protests amongst frontline employees over the past month, including Amazon workers near Detroit and McDonald’s employees in Los Angeles.
The Intercept reports that employees will leave during their lunch break or call in sick to demonstrate their increasing frustration with the COVID-19 situation.
Union membe Day,” said Daniel Steinbrook, a Whole Foods employee strike organizer.
Steinbrook said this is “to show solidarity with other essential workers in our struggle for better protections and benefits in the pandemic.”
The May 1 demonstration on International Workers Day comes amid claims, from Amazon staffers in particular, that big businesses are not being honest about the COVID infection rates. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Experts say U.S. could be just weeks away from meat shortages

Backyard grill-masters be warned : Plant shutdowns are leaving the U.S. dangerously close to meat shortages as coronavirus outbreaks spread to suppliers across the nation and the Americas .
Almost a third of U.S. pork capacity is down , the first big poultry plants closed on Friday and experts are warning that domestic shortages are just weeks away .
Brazil , the world ’ s No .
1 shipper of chicken and beef , saw its first major closure with the halt of a poultry plant owned by JBS SA , the world ’ s biggest meat company .
Key @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest being a British Columbia poultry plant .
While hundreds of plants in the Americas are still running , the staggering acceleration of supply disruptions is now raising questions over global shortfalls .
Taken together , the U.S. , Brazil and Canada account for about 65 % of world meat trade .
“ It ’ s absolutely unprecedented , ” said Brett Stuart , president of Denver-based consulting firm Global AgriTrends .
“ It ’ s a lose-lose situation where we have producers at the risk of losing everything and consumers at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Restaurants in a week could be out of fresh ground beef.
” New U.S. shutdowns are hitting at a dizzying rate .
Smithfield Foods Inc. , the world ’ s No .
1 pork producer , said Friday it was closing another operation , this one in Illinois .
That news hit less than an hour after Hormel Foods Corp. said it was idling two of its Jennie-O turkey plants in Minnesota .
JBS said Sunday it will shutter a beef production facility in Wisconsin .
The most-recent news added to a flurry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of just a few weeks .
“ During this pandemic , our entire industry is faced with an impossible choice : continue to operate to sustain our nation ’ s food supply or shutter in an attempt to entirely insulate our employees from risk , ” Smithfield said in a statement Friday .
“ It ’ s an awful choice ; it ’ s not one we wish on anyone.
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Backyard grill-masters be warned: Plant shutdowns are leaving the U.S. dangerously close to meat shortages as coronavirus outbreaks spread to suppliers across the nation and the Americas.
Almost a third of U.S. pork capacity is down, the first big poultry plants closed on Friday and experts are warning that domestic shortages are just weeks away. Brazil, the world’s No. 1 shipper of chicken and beef, saw its first major closure with the halt of a poultry plant owned by JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat company. Key operations are also down in Canada, the latest being a British Columbia poultry plant.
While hundreds of plants in the Americas are still running, the staggering acceleration of supply disruptions is now raising questions over global shortfalls. Taken together, the U.S., Brazil and Canada account for about 65% of world meat trade.
“It’s absolutely unprecedented,” said Brett Stuart, president of Denver-based consulting firm Global AgriTrends. “It’s a lose-lose situation where we have producers at the risk of losing everything and consumers at the risk of paying higher prices. Restaurants in a week could be out of fresh ground beef.”
New U.S. shutdowns are hitting at a dizzying rate. Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s No. 1 pork producer, said Friday it was closing another operation, this one in Illinois. That news hit less than an hour after Hormel Foods Corp. said it was idling two of its Jennie-O turkey plants in Minnesota. JBS said Sunday it will shutter a beef production facility in Wisconsin.
The most-recent news added to a flurry of other halts announced in the space of just a few weeks.
“During this pandemic, our entire industry is faced with an impossible choice: continue to operate to sustain our nation’s food supply or shutter in an attempt to entirely insulate our employees from risk,” Smithfield said in a statement Friday. “It’s an awful choice; it’s not one we wish on anyone.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Coronavirus Relief Often Pays Workers More Than Work

Roughly half of all U.S. workers stand to earn more in unemployment benefits than they did at their jobs before the coronavirus pandemic shut down wide swaths of the U.S. economy , and employers say the government relief is complicating plans to reopen businesses .
The package of coronavirus stimulus laws Congress passed and President Trump signed in March included a $ 600 boost to weekly unemployment benefits through July 31 .
As that support is added to state benefits over the coming weeks , the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $ 978 from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was paid on average late last year .
Qualified workers will receive the government payout every week through July , and in most cases , the combined $ 978 weekly payout amounts to better pay than what many workers received before the crisis hit .
Labor Department statistics show half of full-time workers earned $ 957 or less a week in the first quarter of 2020 .
The stimulus measure means many low-wage workers will avoid significant harm to their finances in the coming months .
It puts money in consumers ’ pockets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rebound once authorities allow businesses to reopen .
But enhanced benefits also create disincentives that might hamper efforts by employers to recall workers when some states are trying to reopen their economies .
It is possible that workers could ask their bosses to leave them on furlough so they can collect the larger payments while avoiding potential health risks of returning to crowded workplaces .
Employers , meanwhile , are in the position of asking workers to get back on the payroll , either so companies can reopen , or the business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Roughly half of all U.S. workers stand to earn more in unemployment benefits than they did at their jobs before the coronavirus pandemic shut down wide swaths of the U.S. economy, and employers say the government relief is complicating plans to reopen businesses.
The package of coronavirus stimulus laws Congress passed and President Trump signed in March included a $600 boost to weekly unemployment benefits through July 31. As that support is added to state benefits over the coming weeks, the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978 from the $377.97 the Labor Department said was paid on average late last year.


truepundit--2020-04-28--Mortgage Chaos Threatens to Worsen Once It’s Time for Repayments

The mortgage market has been disrupted by millions of borrowers postponing payments because of coronavirus .
But lenders and veterans of the 2008 financial crisis warn the real chaos won ’ t start until the pandemic passes .
The problem is confusion over what will happen when borrowers have to make up those payments .
Federal agencies that back most of the market have introduced policies , some of which could require documentation that overwhelms servicers , leading to lengthy wait times and , in extreme cases , foreclosures .
Industry executives say Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac and their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in coming weeks that could alleviate many of the problems .
Mortgage lenders say they hope the companies and their watchdog come up with a plan that prevents a repeat of the turmoil that followed the 2008 financial crisis , when confusion and delays hindered borrowers in trying to resume payments .
But unless there are dramatic changes , Americans should “ expect even more chaos when forbearance ends , ” said Michael Stegman , who served as a senior housing adviser during the Obama administration .
A Fannie spokesman referred a request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Federal Housing Finance Agency .
An FHFA spokesman didn ’ t comment on whether there is a fix in the works .
A Freddie spokesman didn ’ t respond to requests for comment .
The $ 2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress last month requires mortgage companies to let borrowers delay payments for at least six months if they have been hurt by the pandemic .
Because the government wanted to provide help quickly , borrowers merely need to say they face a hardship to receive aid .
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The mortgage market has been disrupted by millions of borrowers postponing payments because of coronavirus. But lenders and veterans of the 2008 financial crisis warn the real chaos won’t start until the pandemic passes.
The problem is confusion over what will happen when borrowers have to make up those payments. Federal agencies that back most of the market have introduced policies, some of which could require documentation that overwhelms servicers, leading to lengthy wait times and, in extreme cases, foreclosures.
Industry executives say Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and their regulator are attempting to unveil a program in coming weeks that could alleviate many of the problems. Mortgage lenders say they hope the companies and their watchdog come up with a plan that prevents a repeat of the turmoil that followed the 2008 financial crisis, when confusion and delays hindered borrowers in trying to resume payments.
But unless there are dramatic changes, Americans should “expect even more chaos when forbearance ends,” said Michael Stegman, who served as a senior housing adviser during the Obama administration.
A Fannie spokesman referred a request for comment to the regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency. An FHFA spokesman didn’t comment on whether there is a fix in the works. A Freddie spokesman didn’t respond to requests for comment.
The $2.2 trillion stimulus package passed by Congress last month requires mortgage companies to let borrowers delay payments for at least six months if they have been hurt by the pandemic. Because the government wanted to provide help quickly, borrowers merely need to say they face a hardship to receive aid. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Trump to Take Executive Action to Keep Meat-Processing Plants Open

President Trump is planning to take action later Tuesday to mandate that meat-processing plants remain open during the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ official .
The official said the president would invoke the Defense Production Act , a @ @ @ @ @ keep the facilities open .
Another person familiar with the matter said he would designate @ @ @ @ @ under the law and take steps to improve safety for employees at the facilities .
@ @ @ @ @ hinted at the pending action .
In a meeting with Florida ’ s governor , @ @ @ @ @ sign an executive order to address “ liability problems ” in the food supply .
@ @ @ @ @ further details .
The Defense Production Act allows the president to control the production and @ @ @ @ @ supplies .
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President Trump is planning to take action later Tuesday to mandate that meat-processing plants remain open during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official.
The official said the president would invoke the Defense Production Act, a Korean War-era law, to keep the facilities open. Another person familiar with the matter said he would designate the plants as critical infrastructure under the law and take steps to improve safety for employees at the facilities.
The president had earlier Tuesday hinted at the pending action. In a meeting with Florida’s governor, Mr. Trump said he would sign an executive order to address “liability problems” in the food supply. He didn’t provide further details.


truepundit--2020-04-28--Losing It: 72% Of Locked-Down Americans Say They’ll Reach ‘Breaking Point’ By Mid-June

As each individual state charts its own course out of the coronavirus pandemic , Americans all over the country are growing more and more impatient .
When will we all be able to patronize a restaurant again ?
Enjoy a night out at the movies ?
It ’ s impossible to say exactly when these restrictions will be lifted , but according to a new survey , one thing is definitely clear : Americans aren ’ t going to be able to bear this lockdown much longer .
In all , 1,895 U.S. citizens over the age of 18 were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % said they expect to reach a “ breaking point ” by mid-June if stay-at-home orders aren ’ t lifted .
In fact , 100 % of respondents said they would snap if this all lasts for longer than six months .
The survey was conducted between April 3rd and 6th , and at that time , 16 % said they had already hit their breaking point , with that number rising to 25 % within the next two weeks .
That would indicate that one in four Americans have likely reached wits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by gender , 20 % of surveyed women had already reached their breaking point at the time of the survey , and 12 % of surveyed men said the same .
Half of women felt they ’ ll hit rock bottom within four weeks of the survey , and 76 % in two months .
The research was commissioned by Kelton Global , and also found that 69 % of Americans feel “ extremely worried ” about flying on an airplane again , taking a cruise ( 76 % ) , going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or using a ride-sharing service ( 58 % ) .
And more than half ( 53 % ) feel the same way about going to the hospital should they suffer a medical emergency during the coronavirus outbreak .
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As each individual state charts its own course out of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans all over the country are growing more and more impatient. When will we all be able to patronize a restaurant again? Enjoy a night out at the movies? It’s impossible to say exactly when these restrictions will be lifted, but according to a new survey, one thing is definitely clear: Americans aren’t going to be able to bear this lockdown much longer.
In all, 1,895 U.S. citizens over the age of 18 were surveyed earlier this month, and 72% said they expect to reach a “breaking point” by mid-June if stay-at-home orders aren’t lifted. In fact, 100% of respondents said they would snap if this all lasts for longer than six months. The survey was conducted between April 3rd and 6th, and at that time, 16% said they had already hit their breaking point, with that number rising to 25% within the next two weeks. That would indicate that one in four Americans have likely reached wits’ end by now.
Broken down by gender, 20% of surveyed women had already reached their breaking point at the time of the survey, and 12% of surveyed men said the same. Half of women felt they’ll hit rock bottom within four weeks of the survey, and 76% in two months.
The research was commissioned by Kelton Global, and also found that 69% of Americans feel “extremely worried” about flying on an airplane again, taking a cruise (76%), going to a restaurant (62%), or using a ride-sharing service (58%). And more than half (53%) feel the same way about going to the hospital should they suffer a medical emergency during the coronavirus outbreak. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Politico Quietly Admits Their ‘Trump Owes China Millions’ Article Was Fake News With Midnight Correc

Politico Quietly Admits Their ‘Trump Owes China Millions’ Article Was Fake News With Midnight Correction

Three days after Politico dropped a ‘ bombshell ‘ report about President Trump owing millions of dollars to the Bank of China , they published a lengthy retraction seven minutes before midnight on Monday .
The article claimed that a $ 1 billion refinancing deal from several banks – including the Bank of China , was struck in 2012 , in which the Trump Organization ‘ has a substantial minority interest , ’ and that President Trump therefore owes the Chinese state-owned bank ‘ tens of millions of dollars ’ on a loan which comes due in 2022 .
Politico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bank of China before going to print , and had relied on public documents .
Following the report , the Bank of China told the outlet that they had ‘ sold off , or securitized , its debt shortly after the 2012 deal , ’ and that the bank has no current financial interest in any properties related to the Trump Organization .
Keep in mind that three journalists wrote the original article ; Marc Caputo , Meridith McGraw , and Anita Kumar – none of whom thought to practice safe journalism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report until contacting the Bank of China .
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Three days after Politico dropped a ‘bombshell‘ report about President Trump owing millions of dollars to the Bank of China, they published a lengthy retraction seven minutes before midnight on Monday.
The article claimed that a $1 billion refinancing deal from several banks – including the Bank of China, was struck in 2012, in which the Trump Organization ‘has a substantial minority interest,’ and that President Trump therefore owes the Chinese state-owned bank ‘tens of millions of dollars’ on a loan which comes due in 2022.
This was absolute bullshit.
Politico admitted that they hadn’t contacted the Bank of China before going to print, and had relied on public documents. Following the report, the Bank of China told the outlet that they had ‘sold off, or securitized, its debt shortly after the 2012 deal,’ and that the bank has no current financial interest in any properties related to the Trump Organization.
Keep in mind that three journalists wrote the original article; Marc Caputo, Meridith McGraw, and Anita Kumar – none of whom thought to practice safe journalism and put the brakes on their bombshell report until contacting the Bank of China. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--China Continues To Flood The World With Defective Medical Supplies

More than a dozen countries on four continents recently disclosed problems with Chinese-made coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment .
The problems range from test kits tainted with the coronavirus to medical garments contaminated with insects .
Defective Chinese face masks , purchased by Spain ’ s Ministry of Health , were distributed to hospitals and nursing homes across the country , and more than 100 healthcare workers who used them tested positive for Covid-19 .
Gatestone Institute recently reported that millions of pieces of medical equipment purchased from China by European governments to combat the coronavirus pandemic are defective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than a dozen countries on four continents have disclosed problems with Chinese-made coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment .
The problems range from test kits tainted with the coronavirus to medical garments contaminated with insects .
Chinese authorities have refused to take responsibility for the defective equipment and in many instances have cast blame on the countries that purchased the material .
They have also called on nations of the world to stop “ politicizing ” the problem — at the same time that Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Communist Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assert a claim to global leadership .
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More than a dozen countries on four continents recently disclosed problems with Chinese-made coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment. The problems range from test kits tainted with the coronavirus to medical garments contaminated with insects. Defective Chinese face masks, purchased by Spain’s Ministry of Health, were distributed to hospitals and nursing homes across the country, and more than 100 healthcare workers who used them tested positive for Covid-19.
Gatestone Institute recently reported that millions of pieces of medical equipment purchased from China by European governments to combat the coronavirus pandemic are defective and unusable.
Since that report, more than a dozen countries on four continents have disclosed problems with Chinese-made coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment. The problems range from test kits tainted with the coronavirus to medical garments contaminated with insects.
Chinese authorities have refused to take responsibility for the defective equipment and in many instances have cast blame on the countries that purchased the material. They have also called on nations of the world to stop “politicizing” the problem — at the same time that Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Communist Party have sought to leverage the pandemic to assert a claim to global leadership. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-28--Texas To Start Reopening For Business On Friday

On Monday , Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott stated at a news conference that as part of phase one of his plans for reopening the state , Texas will permit the reopening of retail stores , restaurants and movie theaters , albeit at a limited capacity , on Friday .
Abbott stated , “ We ’ re not just going to pen up and hope for the best .
We ’ re going to open in way that will also contain the virus and keep us safe .
A more strategic approach is required so that we don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” according to Fox News .
Fox News also reported that museums and libraries will be allowed to reopen at 25 % capacity ; “ sole proprietors of businesses can also open and doctors and dentists can resume normal operations as well.
” Phase two of the plan will go into effect on May 18 if there has not been a spike in the number of coronavirus cases by that date .
Phase two would permit businesses to operate at 50 % capacity .
Abbott cautioned , “ We will open in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a reason why all businesses in Texas can ’ t reopen all at once.
” Among other areas reopening are places of worship , which must observe social distancing guidelines .
Hospitals must reserve half of their capacity for COVID-19 victims , while barber shops , hair salons and bars will still not be permitted to reopen .
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On Monday, Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott stated at a news conference that as part of phase one of his plans for reopening the state, Texas will permit the reopening of retail stores, restaurants and movie theaters, albeit at a limited capacity, on Friday.
Abbott stated, “We’re not just going to pen up and hope for the best. We’re going to open in way that will also contain the virus and keep us safe. A more strategic approach is required so that we don’t open only to close down again,” according to Fox News.
Fox News also reported that museums and libraries will be allowed to reopen at 25% capacity; “sole proprietors of businesses can also open and doctors and dentists can resume normal operations as well.” Phase two of the plan will go into effect on May 18 if there has not been a spike in the number of coronavirus cases by that date. Phase two would permit businesses to operate at 50% capacity.
Abbott cautioned, “We will open in a way that employs safe standards. There is a reason why all businesses in Texas can’t reopen all at once.”
Among other areas reopening are places of worship, which must observe social distancing guidelines. Hospitals must reserve half of their capacity for COVID-19 victims, while barber shops, hair salons and bars will still not be permitted to reopen. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-27--WTF: LA Lakers Scored Millions in PPP Loans Earmarked for SMALL Struggling Businesses

The Los Angeles Lakers scored millions of dollars from a federal government program intended to help small businesses weather the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
The Lakers received about $ 4.6 from the federal government program intended @ @ @ @ @ the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic , the team said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ The Lakers , one of the NBA ’ s most profitable franchises , applied for @ @ @ @ @ Administration ’ s Paycheck Protection Program , and were among the companies and nonprofits granted @ @ @ @ @ of distributions .
But after reports that several large or highly capitalized entities were securing @ @ @ @ @ s initial $ 349 billion pool — while hundreds of thousands of smaller businesses were @ @ @ @ @ said they returned the money .
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The Los Angeles Lakers scored millions of dollars from a federal government program intended to help small businesses weather the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Lakers received about $4.6 from the federal government program intended to help small businesses weather the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the team said in a statement to ESPN on Monday.
The Lakers, one of the NBA’s most profitable franchises, applied for relief through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, and were among the companies and nonprofits granted loans during the first round of distributions.
But after reports that several large or highly capitalized entities were securing aid from the program’s initial $349 billion pool — while hundreds of thousands of smaller businesses were shut out — the Lakers said they returned the money. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-04-29--LISTEN: Thomas Paine Podcast Ep. 21 is LIVE — “POISON IVY” — B O M B S AWAY … Again

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truepundit--2020-04-29--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Wednesday 4.29.20

There is also a full video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit ’ s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do .
Losing It : 72 % Of Locked-Down Americans Say They ’ ll Reach ‘ Breaking Point ’ By Mid-June – As each individual state charts its own course out of the coronavirus pandemic , Americans all over the country are growing more and more impatient .
When will we all be able to patronize a restaurant again ?
Enjoy a night out at the movies ?
It ’ s impossible to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifted , but according to a new survey , one thing is definitely clear : Americans aren ’ t going to be able to bear this lockdown much longer .
In all , 1,895 U.S. citizens over the age of 18 were surveyed earlier this month , and 72 % said they expect to reach a “ breaking point ” by mid-June if stay-at-home orders aren ’ t lifted .
In fact , 100 % of respondents said they would snap if this all lasts for longer than six months .
The survey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and at that time , 16 % said they had already hit their breaking point , with that number rising to 25 % within the next two weeks .
That would indicate that one in four Americans have likely reached wits ’ end by now .
– READ MORE Producers Warn America Is Facing Protein Shortage in Coronavirus Era – Toilet paper was the first product to disappear from retailers ’ shelves at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States , but the nation ’ s meat and poultry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chain could result in shortages and cost increases .
“ The food supply chain is breaking , ” John Tyson , chairman of Tyson Foods Inc. , the largest U.S. meat producer , wrote in a blog posted on the company ’ s website – READ MORE Experts say U.S. could be just weeks away from meat shortages –Backyard grill-masters be warned : Plant shutdowns are leaving the U.S. dangerously close to meat shortages as coronavirus outbreaks spread to suppliers across the nation and the Americas .
Almost a third of U.S. pork @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poultry plants closed on Friday and experts are warning that domestic shortages are just weeks away .
Brazil , the world ’ s No .
1 shipper of chicken and beef , saw its first major closure with the halt of a poultry plant owned by JBS SA , the world ’ s biggest meat company .
Key operations are also down in Canada , the latest being a British Columbia poultry plant .
– READ MORE Texas To Start Reopening For Business On Friday – On Monday , Texas GOP Governor Greg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as part of phase one of his plans for reopening the state , Texas will permit the reopening of retail stores , restaurants and movie theaters , albeit at a limited capacity , on Friday .
Abbott stated , “ We ’ re not just going to pen up and hope for the best .
We ’ re going to open in way that will also contain the virus and keep us safe .
A more strategic approach is required so that we don ’ t open only to close down again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Democrats Rebel , Won ’ t Return To Work May 4th , Say Its ‘ Too Dangerous ’ To Reopen Congress – House Democrats say they won ’ t return to Washington , D.C. , the first week of May , even though House leadership has set May 4th as Congress ’ official date of reopening , and has declared the work of the federal government “ essential ” for the purposes of breaking coronavirus-related lockdowns .
Politico reports that key Democrats “ railed ” against Speaker of the House Nancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminded them that the House was due to gavel back into session May 4th , calling the date “ too dangerous , ” especially for the many elderly members of the House Democratic caucus .
– READ MORE Coronavirus Relief Often Pays Workers More Than Work – Roughly half of all U.S. workers stand to earn more in unemployment benefits than they did at their jobs before the coronavirus pandemic shut down wide swaths of the U.S. economy , and employers say the government relief is complicating plans to reopen businesses .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and President Trump signed in March included a $ 600 boost to weekly unemployment benefits through July 31 .
As that support is added to state benefits over the coming weeks , the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $ 978 from the $ 377.97 the Labor Department said was paid on average late last year .
– READ MORE Mnuchin Warns Big Companies Taking Small Business Aid May Be Criminally Liable Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin rebuked companies that inappropriately tap coronavirus hardship funds intended for small businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liability if the money isn ’ t returned .
Saying that the approximately $ 660 billion Paycheck Protection Program wasn ’ t meant to be “ social welfare for big business , ” Mr. Mnuchin took aim at the Los Angeles Lakers for applying for funds , which the basketball team later returned amid a public uproar .
– READ MORE Politico Quietly Admits Their ‘ Trump Owes China Millions ’ Article Was Fake News With Midnight Correction – Three days after Politico dropped a ‘ bombshell ‘ report about President Trump owing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China , they published a lengthy retraction seven minutes before midnight on Monday .
The article claimed that a $ 1 billion refinancing deal from several banks – including the Bank of China , was struck in 2012 , in which the Trump Organization ‘ has a substantial minority interest , ’ and that President Trump therefore owes the Chinese state-owned bank ‘ tens of millions of dollars ’ on a loan which comes due in 2022 .
– READ MORE China Continues To Flood The World With Defective Medical Supplies – More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently disclosed problems with Chinese-made coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment .
The problems range from test kits tainted with the coronavirus to medical garments contaminated with insects .
Defective Chinese face masks , purchased by Spain ’ s Ministry of Health , were distributed to hospitals and nursing homes across the country , and more than 100 healthcare workers who used them tested positive for Covid-19 .
Gatestone Institute recently reported that millions of pieces of medical equipment purchased from China by European governments to combat the coronavirus pandemic are defective and @ @ @ @ @

There is also a full video podcast of this broadcast available on True Pundit’s Patreon Page for our subscribers to help us do what we do.
Losing It: 72% Of Locked-Down Americans Say They’ll Reach ‘Breaking Point’ By Mid-June – As each individual state charts its own course out of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans all over the country are growing more and more impatient. When will we all be able to patronize a restaurant again? Enjoy a night out at the movies? It’s impossible to say exactly when these restrictions will be lifted, but according to a new survey, one thing is definitely clear: Americans aren’t going to be able to bear this lockdown much longer.
In all, 1,895 U.S. citizens over the age of 18 were surveyed earlier this month, and 72% said they expect to reach a “breaking point” by mid-June if stay-at-home orders aren’t lifted. In fact, 100% of respondents said they would snap if this all lasts for longer than six months. The survey was conducted between April 3rd and 6th, and at that time, 16% said they had already hit their breaking point, with that number rising to 25% within the next two weeks. That would indicate that one in four Americans have likely reached wits’ end by now. – READ MORE
Producers Warn America Is Facing Protein Shortage in Coronavirus Era – Toilet paper was the first product to disappear from retailers’ shelves at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, but the nation’s meat and poultry producers warn the strain on the supply chain could result in shortages and cost increases.
“The food supply chain is breaking,” John Tyson, chairman of Tyson Foods Inc., the largest U.S. meat producer, wrote in a blog posted on the company’s website – READ MORE
Experts say U.S. could be just weeks away from meat shortages –Backyard grill-masters be warned: Plant shutdowns are leaving the U.S. dangerously close to meat shortages as coronavirus outbreaks spread to suppliers across the nation and the Americas.
Almost a third of U.S. pork capacity is down, the first big poultry plants closed on Friday and experts are warning that domestic shortages are just weeks away. Brazil, the world’s No. 1 shipper of chicken and beef, saw its first major closure with the halt of a poultry plant owned by JBS SA, the world’s biggest meat company. Key operations are also down in Canada, the latest being a British Columbia poultry plant. – READ MORE
Texas To Start Reopening For Business On Friday – On Monday, Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott stated at a news conference that as part of phase one of his plans for reopening the state, Texas will permit the reopening of retail stores, restaurants and movie theaters, albeit at a limited capacity, on Friday.
Abbott stated, “We’re not just going to pen up and hope for the best. We’re going to open in way that will also contain the virus and keep us safe. A more strategic approach is required so that we don’t open only to close down again,” according to Fox News. – READ MORE
Democrats Rebel, Won’t Return To Work May 4th, Say Its ‘Too Dangerous’ To Reopen Congress – House Democrats say they won’t return to Washington, D.C., the first week of May, even though House leadership has set May 4th as Congress’ official date of reopening, and has declared the work of the federal government “essential” for the purposes of breaking coronavirus-related lockdowns.
Politico reports that key Democrats “railed” against Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), when she reminded them that the House was due to gavel back into session May 4th, calling the date “too dangerous,” especially for the many elderly members of the House Democratic caucus. – READ MORE
Coronavirus Relief Often Pays Workers More Than Work – Roughly half of all U.S. workers stand to earn more in unemployment benefits than they did at their jobs before the coronavirus pandemic shut down wide swaths of the U.S. economy, and employers say the government relief is complicating plans to reopen businesses.
The package of coronavirus stimulus laws Congress passed and President Trump signed in March included a $600 boost to weekly unemployment benefits through July 31. As that support is added to state benefits over the coming weeks, the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978 from the $377.97 the Labor Department said was paid on average late last year. – READ MORE
Mnuchin Warns Big Companies Taking Small Business Aid May Be Criminally Liable Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin rebuked companies that inappropriately tap coronavirus hardship funds intended for small businesses and warned that they could face criminal liability if the money isn’t returned.
Saying that the approximately $660 billion Paycheck Protection Program wasn’t meant to be “social welfare for big business,” Mr. Mnuchin took aim at the Los Angeles Lakers for applying for funds, which the basketball team later returned amid a public uproar. – READ MORE
Politico Quietly Admits Their ‘Trump Owes China Millions’ Article Was Fake News With Midnight Correction – Three days after Politico dropped a ‘bombshell‘ report about President Trump owing millions of dollars to the Bank of China, they published a lengthy retraction seven minutes before midnight on Monday.
The article claimed that a $1 billion refinancing deal from several banks – including the Bank of China, was struck in 2012, in which the Trump Organization ‘has a substantial minority interest,’ and that President Trump therefore owes the Chinese state-owned bank ‘tens of millions of dollars’ on a loan which comes due in 2022. – READ MORE
China Continues To Flood The World With Defective Medical Supplies – More than a dozen countries on four continents recently disclosed problems with Chinese-made coronavirus tests and personal protective equipment. The problems range from test kits tainted with the coronavirus to medical garments contaminated with insects. Defective Chinese face masks, purchased by Spain’s Ministry of Health, were distributed to hospitals and nursing homes across the country, and more than 100 healthcare workers who used them tested positive for Covid-19.
Gatestone Institute recently reported that millions of pieces of medical equipment purchased from China by European governments to combat the coronavirus pandemic are defective and unusable. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-04-30--FBI discussed interviewing Michael Flynn ‘to get him to lie’ and ‘get him fired,’ handwritten notes

FBI discussed interviewing Michael Flynn ‘to get him to lie’ and ‘get him fired,’ handwritten notes show

Explosive new internal FBI documents unsealed Wednesday show that top bureau officials discussed their motivations for interviewing then-national security adviser Michael Flynn in the White House in January 2017 — and openly indicated that their “ goal ” was “ to get him to lie , so we can prosecute him or get him fired.
” The handwritten notes — written by the FBI ’ s former head of counterintelligence Bill Priestap after a meeting with then-FBI Director James Comey and then-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe , Fox News is told — further suggested that agents planned to get Flynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act ” and catch him in a lie .
The Logan Act is an obscure statute that has never been used in a criminal prosecution ; enacted in 1799 , it was intended to prevent individuals from falsely claiming to represent the United States abroad in an era before telephones .
“ What is our goal ?
” one of the notes read .
“ Truth/Admission or to get him to lie , so we can prosecute him or get him fired ?
” “ If we get him to admit to breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DOJ + have them decide , ” another note read .
Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley called the document ’ s implications “ chilling.
” The bombshell materials strongly suggested the agents weren ’ t truly concerned about Flynn ’ s intercepted contacts with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak , except as a pretext .
Former President Obama personally had warned the Trump administration against hiring Flynn , and made clear he was “ not a fan , ” according to multiple officials .
Obama fired Flynn as head of the Defense Intelligence Agency @ @ @ @ @ @

Explosive new internal FBI documents unsealed Wednesday show that top bureau officials discussed their motivations for interviewing then-national security adviser Michael Flynn in the White House in January 2017 — and openly indicated that their “goal” was “to get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get him fired.”
The handwritten notes — written by the FBI’s former head of counterintelligence Bill Priestap after a meeting with then-FBI Director James Comey and then-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, Fox News is told — further suggested that agents planned to get Flynn “to admit to breaking the Logan Act” and catch him in a lie.
The Logan Act is an obscure statute that has never been used in a criminal prosecution; enacted in 1799, it was intended to prevent individuals from falsely claiming to represent the United States abroad in an era before telephones.
“What is our goal?” one of the notes read. “Truth/Admission or to get him to lie, so we can prosecute him or get him fired?”
“If we get him to admit to breaking the Logan Act, give facts to DOJ + have them decide,” another note read. Constitutional law professor Jonathan Turley called the document’s implications “chilling.”
The bombshell materials strongly suggested the agents weren’t truly concerned about Flynn’s intercepted contacts with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, except as a pretext. Former President Obama personally had warned the Trump administration against hiring Flynn, and made clear he was “not a fan,” according to multiple officials. Obama fired Flynn as head of the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2014. READ MORE:


truepundit--2020-04-29--Insanity: Wash. State Came One Vote Away From Releasing Green River Serial Killer So He Wouldn’t Get

Insanity: Wash. State Came One Vote Away From Releasing Green River Serial Killer So He Wouldn’t Get Wuhan Virus

The man we now know as the Green River Killer , Gary Ridgeway , was sent to prison for more @ @ @ @ @ was convicted of 49 murders of prostitutes , girls on the streets and vulnerable runaways @ @ @ @ @ of committing 71 murders in the 1970s , ’ 80s and ’ 90s .
He @ @ @ @ @ girls , have sex with them , and then strangle them , watching the light @ @ @ @ @ as he squeezed the life out of them .
Sometimes he ’ d use a @ @ @ @ @ d use his bare hands .
He ’ d pose their bodies and sometimes come @ @ @ @ @ the corpses .
His first victims were found in the Green River , giving the @ @ @ @

The man we now know as the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgeway, was sent to prison for more than 500 years. He was convicted of 49 murders of prostitutes, girls on the streets and vulnerable runaways, but he was suspected of committing 71 murders in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s.
He would take the women and girls, have sex with them, and then strangle them, watching the light go out of their eyes as he squeezed the life out of them. Sometimes he’d use a rope and sometimes he’d use his bare hands. He’d pose their bodies and sometimes come back and have sex with the corpses. His first victims were found in the Green River, giving the monster his moniker.


truepundit--2020-04-29--Trump Signs Executive Order to Prevent Meat Shortage

In some cases , local health authorities have ordered plants to close , or companies have agreed to take such @ @ @ @ @ officials .
Some shuttered plants have already started to reopen .
Last week , JBS @ @ @ @ @ plant in Greeley , Colo. , after deep-cleaning the facility and asking workers to stay @ @ @ @ @ .
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In some cases, local health authorities have ordered plants to close, or companies have agreed to take such steps after pressure from state officials. Some shuttered plants have already started to reopen. Last week, JBS resumed production at its beef plant in Greeley, Colo., after deep-cleaning the facility and asking workers to stay in quarantine for two weeks. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-29--Gilead: Early results of coronavirus drug trial show improvement with shorter remdesivir treatment

Remdesivir has shown some promise in treating SARS and MERS , which are also caused by coronaviruses .
Some health @ @ @ @ @ China and other parts of the world have been using remdesivir , which was tested @ @ @ @ @ the Ebola outbreak , in hopes that the drug can reduce the duration of Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Remdesivir has shown some promise in treating SARS and MERS, which are also caused by coronaviruses. Some health authorities in the U.S., China and other parts of the world have been using remdesivir, which was tested as a possible treatment for the Ebola outbreak, in hopes that the drug can reduce the duration of Covid-19 in patients. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-29--Wuhan laboratory ‘most likely’ coronavirus source, U.S. government analysis finds

there is no smoking gun to blame the virus on either the Wuhan Institute of Virology or the Wuhan branch @ @ @ @ @ Disease Control and Prevention , both located in the city where the first outbreaks were @ @ @ @ @ is circumstantial evidence to suggest such may be the case , ” the paper says @ @ @ @ @ places of the virus ’ origin have been proven to be highly unlikely , ” @ @ @ @

there is no smoking gun to blame the virus on either the Wuhan Institute of Virology or the Wuhan branch of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, both located in the city where the first outbreaks were reported.
But “there is circumstantial evidence to suggest such may be the case,” the paper says.
“All other possible places of the virus’ origin have been proven to be highly unlikely,” the document concludes.


truepundit--2020-04-29--Dr. Fauci Backed Controversial Wuhan Lab with Millions of U.S. Dollars for Risky Coronavirus Researc

Dr. Fauci Backed Controversial Wuhan Lab with Millions of U.S. Dollars for Risky Coronavirus Research

But just last year , the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases , the organization led by Dr. Fauci @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan Institute of Virology and other institutions for work on gain-of- function research on bat @ @ @ @ @ with the backing of NIAID , the National Institutes of Health committed $ 3.7 million @ @ @ @ @ that included some gain-of-function work .
The program followed another $ 3.7 million , 5- @ @ @ @ @ studying bat coronaviruses , which ended in 2019 , bringing the total to $ 7.4 @ @ @ @ @ criticized gain of function research , which involves manipulating viruses in the lab to explore @ @ @ @ @ , because it creates a risk of starting a pandemic from accidental release .

But just last year, the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the organization led by Dr. Fauci, funded scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and other institutions for work on gain-of- function research on bat coronaviruses.
In 2019, with the backing of NIAID, the National Institutes of Health committed $3.7 million over six years for research that included some gain-of-function work. The program followed another $3.7 million, 5- year project for collecting and studying bat coronaviruses, which ended in 2019, bringing the total to $7.4 million.
Many scientists have criticized gain of function research, which involves manipulating viruses in the lab to explore their potential for infecting humans, because it creates a risk of starting a pandemic from accidental release.


truepundit--2020-04-29--Coronavirus hits US meat supply and boneless chicken is first to go scarce

Consumers in grocery stores around the world might notice larger packages of meat instead of individual steaks or smaller portions @ @ @ @ @ head of Cargill ’ s protein and salt businesses .
While the company ’ s @ @ @ @ @ products for retail and food-service , they might cut or package them slightly differently , @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Consumers in grocery stores around the world might notice larger packages of meat instead of individual steaks or smaller portions, said Brian Sikes, head of Cargill’s protein and salt businesses. While the company’s plants primarily produce the same products for retail and food-service, they might cut or package them slightly differently, he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-29--US Intel Officials Believe 45,500 Corpses Were Incinerated In One Fortnight In Wuhan

Trump administration official said that “ PRC numbers as reported today seem to be arithmetically impossible.
” “ Again , @ @ @ @ @ the real numbers today , but we do know the about 80,000 infections and 4,000 @ @ @ @ @ Chinese Communist Party propaganda are not even remotely close , ” the official added .
@ @ @ @ @ intelligence has in its possession satellite images showing funeral homes in Wuhan overwhelmed by dead @ @ @ @ @ incinerators have been in constant use for 24 hours a day since the outbreak began @ @ @ @ @ noted that in a two week period between March 23 and April 4 , over @ @ @ @ @ Wuhan families every day , which equates roughly to one urn per minute .
US @ @ @ @ @ estimate of 45,500 corpses having been incinerated during this time .
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Trump administration official said that “PRC numbers as reported today seem to be arithmetically impossible.”
“Again, we don’t know the real numbers today, but we do know the about 80,000 infections and 4,000 deaths as reported by the Chinese Communist Party propaganda are not even remotely close,” the official added.
It is believed that US intelligence has in its possession satellite images showing funeral homes in Wuhan overwhelmed by dead bodies. Officials believe that incinerators have been in constant use for 24 hours a day since the outbreak began.
The intelligence sources have noted that in a two week period between March 23 and April 4, over 500 urns were delivered to Wuhan families every day, which equates roughly to one urn per minute.
US intelligence therefore calculates a conservative estimate of 45,500 corpses having been incinerated during this time. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-29--EXCLUSIVE: Obama Justice Dept. Killed & Covered Up FBI Probe of Harvard’s Lieber — The Top Chemist R

EXCLUSIVE: Obama Justice Dept. Killed & Covered Up FBI Probe of Harvard’s Lieber — The Top Chemist Recently Indicted as Chinese Agent

The Obama Justice Department scrubbed and covered up an FBI investigation into Harvard University ’ s top chemist Dr. Charles Lieber , years prior to the embattled professor ’ s recent January arrest by the FBI for secretly operating as an agent of the People ’ s Republic of China , according to high-ranking FBI insiders .
FED insiders are blowing the roof off the massive Harvard-China national security scandal stretching from Wuhan , China to the prestigious Ivy League , as detailed on the new episodes of the Moore Paine Show on Patreon and the Thomas Paine Podcast Ep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put the brakes on Lieber ’ s crime spree that ultimately prospered wildly and kicked into high gear after Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder shut the federal probe down .
It must be noted : Barack Obama is a Harvard law school alum .
( More Below ) Years later , Lieber is now under indictment and Harvard is under a microscope .
Paine said the FBI and Justice Department have grossly under-reported the illicit amount of cash Lieber was paid by China , possibly on purpose , while also glossing over other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nano-scientist who also served as a chair for Harvard ’ s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology .
Is William Barr ’ s Justice Department also trying to cover up the massive international biological cartel secretly operating behind the curtain of higher academia at Harvard ?
Big trouble abound .
Listen above .

The Obama Justice Department scrubbed and covered up an FBI investigation into Harvard University’s top chemist Dr. Charles Lieber, years prior to the embattled professor’s recent January arrest by the FBI for secretly operating as an agent of the People’s Republic of China, according to high-ranking FBI insiders.
FED insiders are blowing the roof off the massive Harvard-China national security scandal stretching from Wuhan, China to the prestigious Ivy League, as detailed on the new episodes of the Moore Paine Show on Patreon and the Thomas Paine Podcast Ep. 21. The FBI could have put the brakes on Lieber’s crime spree that ultimately prospered wildly and kicked into high gear after Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder shut the federal probe down. It must be noted: Barack Obama is a Harvard law school alum. (More Below)
Years later, Lieber is now under indictment and Harvard is under a microscope. Paine said the FBI and Justice Department have grossly under-reported the illicit amount of cash Lieber was paid by China, possibly on purpose, while also glossing over other disturbing illicit activities by Lieber, a nano-scientist who also served as a chair for Harvard’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
Is William Barr’s Justice Department also trying to cover up the massive international biological cartel secretly operating behind the curtain of higher academia at Harvard? Big trouble abound. Listen above.


truepundit--2020-04-28--EXCLUSIVE: FED Insiders Blow Roof Off Massive Harvard-China Medical Scandal; Obama Justice Dept. Kil

EXCLUSIVE: FED Insiders Blow Roof Off Massive Harvard-China Medical Scandal; Obama Justice Dept. Killed & Covered Up FBI Probe of Harvard’s Lieber — The Top Chemist Recently Indicted as Chinese Agent


truepundit--2020-04-30--LISTEN: PAINE in the Morning — News Scoops & Analysis for Thursday 4.30.20

In an executive order issued late Tuesday , Mr. Trump said recent closures of meat processing facilities “ threaten the continued functioning of the national meat and poultry supply chain , undermining critical infrastructure during the national emergency.
” – READ MORE Coronavirus hits US meat supply and boneless chicken is first to go scarce – Food retailers across North America are swapping boneless chicken legs for less popular thighs and drumsticks as a wave of shutdowns at meatpacking plants has reduced supplies of sought-after cuts .
– READ MORE Dr. Fauci Backed Controversial Wuhan Lab with Millions of U.S @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But just last year , the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases , the organization led by Dr. Fauci , funded scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and other institutions for work on gain-of- function research on bat coronaviruses .
In 2019 , with the backing of NIAID , the National Institutes of Health committed $ 3.7 million over six years for research that included some gain-of-function work .
The program followed another $ 3.7 million , 5- year project for collecting and studying bat coronaviruses , which ended in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million .
– READ MORE Wuhan laboratory ‘ most likely ’ coronavirus source , U.S. government analysis finds –A Wuhan laboratory is the “ most likely ” source of the COVID-19 outbreak now ravaging the globe , according to a U.S. government analysis that catalogs the evidence and concludes that other explanations for the origin of the coronavirus are less credible there is no smoking gun to blame the virus on either the Wuhan Institute of Virology or the Wuhan branch of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention , both located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were reported .
– READ MORE US Intel Officials Believe 45,500 Corpses Were Incinerated In One Fortnight In Wuhan – US intelligence officials believe that the true scale of China ’ s coronavirus outbreak is at least FIFTY times worse than the communist state is admitting to , and that 60,000 dead bodies per month could have been processed by the funeral homes in Wuhan .
Trump administration official said that “ PRC numbers as reported today seem to be arithmetically impossible.
” – READ MORE Insanity : Wash. State Came One Vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So He Wouldn ’ t Get Wuhan Virus – The man we now know as the Green River Killer , Gary Ridgeway , was sent to prison for more than 500 years .
He was convicted of 49 murders of prostitutes , girls on the streets and vulnerable runaways , but he was suspected of committing 71 murders in the 1970s , ’ 80s and ’ 90s .
He would take the women and girls , have sex with them , and then strangle them , watching the light go out of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them .
Sometimes he ’ d use a rope and sometimes he ’ d use his bare hands .
He ’ d pose their bodies and sometimes come back and have sex with the corpses .
His first victims were found in the Green River , giving the monster his moniker .
– READ MORE

In an executive order issued late Tuesday, Mr. Trump said recent closures of meat processing facilities “threaten the continued functioning of the national meat and poultry supply chain, undermining critical infrastructure during the national emergency.” – READ MORE
Coronavirus hits US meat supply and boneless chicken is first to go scarce – Food retailers across North America are swapping boneless chicken legs for less popular thighs and drumsticks as a wave of shutdowns at meatpacking plants has reduced supplies of sought-after cuts. – READ MORE
Dr. Fauci Backed Controversial Wuhan Lab with Millions of U.S. Dollars for Risky Coronavirus Research – But just last year, the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the organization led by Dr. Fauci, funded scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and other institutions for work on gain-of- function research on bat coronaviruses.
In 2019, with the backing of NIAID, the National Institutes of Health committed $3.7 million over six years for research that included some gain-of-function work. The program followed another $3.7 million, 5- year project for collecting and studying bat coronaviruses, which ended in 2019, bringing the total to $7.4 million. – READ MORE
Wuhan laboratory ‘most likely’ coronavirus source, U.S. government analysis finds –A Wuhan laboratory is the “most likely” source of the COVID-19 outbreak now ravaging the globe, according to a U.S. government analysis that catalogs the evidence and concludes that other explanations for the origin of the coronavirus are less credible
there is no smoking gun to blame the virus on either the Wuhan Institute of Virology or the Wuhan branch of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, both located in the city where the first outbreaks were reported. – READ MORE
US Intel Officials Believe 45,500 Corpses Were Incinerated In One Fortnight In Wuhan – US intelligence officials believe that the true scale of China’s coronavirus outbreak is at least FIFTY times worse than the communist state is admitting to, and that 60,000 dead bodies per month could have been processed by the funeral homes in Wuhan.
Trump administration official said that “PRC numbers as reported today seem to be arithmetically impossible.” – READ MORE
Insanity: Wash. State Came One Vote Away From Releasing Green River Serial Killer So He Wouldn’t Get Wuhan Virus – The man we now know as the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgeway, was sent to prison for more than 500 years. He was convicted of 49 murders of prostitutes, girls on the streets and vulnerable runaways, but he was suspected of committing 71 murders in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s.
He would take the women and girls, have sex with them, and then strangle them, watching the light go out of their eyes as he squeezed the life out of them. Sometimes he’d use a rope and sometimes he’d use his bare hands. He’d pose their bodies and sometimes come back and have sex with the corpses. His first victims were found in the Green River, giving the monster his moniker. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-04-30--Fauci: ‘Clear Cut Evidence’ New Coronavirus Drug Works

Dr. Anthony Fauci is a very skeptical man by nature and is not given to talking in certainties .
But the results of a large study of the drug remdesivir has the man almost gushing with enthusiasm .
More than 1000 people around the world took part in the study with half getting remdesivir and the other half a placebo .
Dr. Fauci announced some preliminary results at the White House on Wednesday .
“ The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut , significant , positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery.
” NBC News : Results from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journals after review from outside experts .
That hasn ’ t happened yet with this latest study , but Fauci said that the results were so promising , there is “ an ethical obligation to immediately let the placebo group know so they can have access ” to the drug .
Fauci said the remdesivir study group was able to be discharged from the hospital within 11 days , on average , compared to 15 days in the placebo group .
“ What it has proven is that a drug can block this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ works by fooling the coronavirus into using the drug to try and replicate .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci is a very skeptical man by nature and is not given to talking in certainties. But the results of a large study of the drug remdesivir has the man almost gushing with enthusiasm.
More than 1000 people around the world took part in the study with half getting remdesivir and the other half a placebo. Dr. Fauci announced some preliminary results at the White House on Wednesday. “The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut, significant, positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery.”
NBC News: Results from clinical trials are typically published in medical journals after review from outside experts. That hasn’t happened yet with this latest study, but Fauci said that the results were so promising, there is “an ethical obligation to immediately let the placebo group know so they can have access” to the drug.
Fauci said the remdesivir study group was able to be discharged from the hospital within 11 days, on average, compared to 15 days in the placebo group.
“What it has proven is that a drug can block this virus,” Fauci said.
Remdesivir works by fooling the coronavirus into using the drug to try and replicate. – READ MORE
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