truepundit--2020-03-22--ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ: At New York prison, Rapist Harvey Weinstein put in isolation after contracting

ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ: At New York prison, Rapist Harvey Weinstein put in isolation after contracting Coronavirus

Oscar-winning movie producer Harvey Weinstein , now one of New York ’ s most notorious prison inmates after being sentenced for sexual assault , has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus , according to officials connected to the state prison system .
Weinstein , who turned 68 last Thursday is being isolated at Wende Correctional Facility in Western New York , officials told CNHI Sunday .
He is one of two Wende inmates who have tested positive , the officials said .
Weinstein is serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault in a prosecution that attracted world-wide attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ familiar with his situation said it is believed Weinstein was positive for the virus when he entered the state prison system last Wednesday from Rikers Island , a New York City jail .
Weinstein was sent to Wende , where the prison system operates an intake center for new state inmates .
Inmates are typically sent to other facilities from there after medical and security concerns are assessed .
Weinstein was accepted by the prison system last week following his sentencing at a Manhattan courtroom .
During his trial , he had been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a New York City hospital , where he was treated for high blood pressure and chest pains .
Michael Powers , president of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association ( NYSCOPBA ) , said he could not comment on Weinstein ’ s situation or elaborate on any inmate ’ s health record due to privacy rules .
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Oscar-winning movie producer Harvey Weinstein, now one of New York’s most notorious prison inmates after being sentenced for sexual assault, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to officials connected to the state prison system.
Weinstein, who turned 68 last Thursday is being isolated at Wende Correctional Facility in Western New York, officials told CNHI Sunday.
He is one of two Wende inmates who have tested positive, the officials said.
Weinstein is serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault in a prosecution that attracted world-wide attention amid the #MeToo movement.
Officials familiar with his situation said it is believed Weinstein was positive for the virus when he entered the state prison system last Wednesday from Rikers Island, a New York City jail.
Weinstein was sent to Wende, where the prison system operates an intake center for new state inmates. Inmates are typically sent to other facilities from there after medical and security concerns are assessed.
Weinstein was accepted by the prison system last week following his sentencing at a Manhattan courtroom. During his trial, he had been alternating his time between Rikers Island and a New York City hospital, where he was treated for high blood pressure and chest pains.
Michael Powers, president of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), said he could not comment on Weinstein’s situation or elaborate on any inmate’s health record due to privacy rules. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Prevention Expert: Data Shows Our Fight Against Coronavirus May Be Worse Than The Disease

the founding director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center , suggests that “ our fight against coronavirus ” may end up being “ worse than the disease.
” By taking an “ at war ” approach to fighting COVID-19 — widespread shutdowns and isolation of the entire population — rather than a “ surgical strike ” approach focusing on the truly vulnerable , Katz argues , we have set ourselves on the path to “ uncontained viral contagion and monumental collateral damage to our society and economy.
” “ We routinely differentiate between two kinds of military action : the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hostilities , and the precision of a ‘ surgical strike , ’ methodically targeted to the sources of our particular peril .
The latter , when executed well , minimizes resources and unintended consequences alike , ” Katz begins .
The same dichotomy applies here , Katz argues .
“ This can be open war , with all the fallout that portends , or it could be something more surgical .
The United States and much of the world so far have gone in for the former , ” he states .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urgency to make sure we consider the surgical approach , while there is still time , ” he warns .
The “ unique ” nature of COVID-19 — that it results in only “ mild ” symptoms in 99 % of cases and that it appears to only pose a high risk to the elderly — Katz contends , makes it particularly suited for a more strategic containment effort , rather than our current unsustainable , society-wide approach that threatens to upend the economy .
“ What we know so far about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential application of a ‘ herd immunity ’ approach , a strategy viewed as a desirable side effect in the Netherlands , and briefly considered in the United Kingdom , ” Katz explains .
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the founding director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, suggests that “our fight against coronavirus” may end up being “worse than the disease.” By taking an “at war” approach to fighting COVID-19 — widespread shutdowns and isolation of the entire population — rather than a “surgical strike” approach focusing on the truly vulnerable, Katz argues, we have set ourselves on the path to “uncontained viral contagion and monumental collateral damage to our society and economy.”
“We routinely differentiate between two kinds of military action: the inevitable carnage and collateral damage of diffuse hostilities, and the precision of a ‘surgical strike,’ methodically targeted to the sources of our particular peril. The latter, when executed well, minimizes resources and unintended consequences alike,” Katz begins.
The same dichotomy applies here, Katz argues. “This can be open war, with all the fallout that portends, or it could be something more surgical. The United States and much of the world so far have gone in for the former,” he states.
“I write now with a sense of urgency to make sure we consider the surgical approach, while there is still time,” he warns.
The “unique” nature of COVID-19 — that it results in only “mild” symptoms in 99% of cases and that it appears to only pose a high risk to the elderly — Katz contends, makes it particularly suited for a more strategic containment effort, rather than our current unsustainable, society-wide approach that threatens to upend the economy. “What we know so far about the coronavirus makes it a unique case for the potential application of a ‘herd immunity’ approach, a strategy viewed as a desirable side effect in the Netherlands, and briefly considered in the United Kingdom,” Katz explains. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--U.S. Coronavirus Lockdown Could Last 10-12 WEEKS, Treasury Secretary Says

The U.S. lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus will likely last at least 10 to 12 weeks , or until early June , Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Sunday .
Appearing on “ Fox News Sunday , ” Mnuchin expressed confidence that actions the Trump administration is taking will shore up the economy , and he said the plans are intended to deal with “ a 10-to-12-week scenario , ” adding that they can be extended if need be .
“ The U.S. economy is strong .
We ’ ve stopped major parts of it , but when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve said , I think you ’ re gon na see the U.S. economy come back to the strength , we have great companies , we have great workers , ” he said .
“ What we need to do is have a bridge to get through this .
And this isn ’ t the financial crisis that ’ s gon na go on for years.
” Nearly one in four Americans , about 80 million people , have been ordered to stay home as New York , California , Illinois @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have enacted statewide lockdowns .
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The U.S. lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus will likely last at least 10 to 12 weeks, or until early June, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Sunday.
Appearing on “Fox News Sunday,” Mnuchin expressed confidence that actions the Trump administration is taking will shore up the economy, and he said the plans are intended to deal with “a 10-to-12-week scenario,” adding that they can be extended if need be.
“The U.S. economy is strong. We’ve stopped major parts of it, but when we get through this virus, as I’ve said, I think you’re gonna see the U.S. economy come back to the strength, we have great companies, we have great workers,” he said. “What we need to do is have a bridge to get through this. And this isn’t the financial crisis that’s gonna go on for years.”
Nearly one in four Americans, about 80 million people, have been ordered to stay home as New York, California, Illinois, Oregon, Connecticut and New Jersey have enacted statewide lockdowns. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Democrats Don’t Want To Give Americans Checks During Coronavirus Crisis, Want Expanded Unemployment

Democrats Don’t Want To Give Americans Checks During Coronavirus Crisis, Want Expanded Unemployment Benefits Instead

President Donald Trump and Republicans want to give Americans who earned below a certain income in 2018 ( the most recent year full tax data were available ) two checks over the next couple of months – each for about $ 1,200 depending on certain criteria .
Democrats , however , do not agree with this type of stimulus ( remember , in 2009 they cheered a stimulus that put millions of dollars in the pockets of their donors and friends , instead of middle-class Americans ) .
Instead , Democrats want to massively expand unemployment benefits , The Hill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that $ 1,200 direct payments to individuals are the best way to get money flowing through the economy quickly , while Democrats say disbursing cash benefits so broadly doesn ’ t do enough for low-income Americans and people who lose their jobs , ” the outlet reported .
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ( D-NY ) took to the Senate floor on Friday to argue for expanded unemployment benefits instead of the stimulus checks , since the checks will go to people based on income – including to those who have not missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There are many , many who have lost their jobs and one check when they may be out of their jobs for three , four , five months isn ’ t going to be enough .
Unemployment insurance gives money the whole period of time the crisis exists at your present salary level and covers just about everyone , ” Schumer said .
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President Donald Trump and Republicans want to give Americans who earned below a certain income in 2018 (the most recent year full tax data were available) two checks over the next couple of months – each for about $1,200 depending on certain criteria.
Democrats, however, do not agree with this type of stimulus (remember, in 2009 they cheered a stimulus that put millions of dollars in the pockets of their donors and friends, instead of middle-class Americans). Instead, Democrats want to massively expand unemployment benefits, The Hill reported.
“Senate GOP negotiators argue that $1,200 direct payments to individuals are the best way to get money flowing through the economy quickly, while Democrats say disbursing cash benefits so broadly doesn’t do enough for low-income Americans and people who lose their jobs,” the outlet reported.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) took to the Senate floor on Friday to argue for expanded unemployment benefits instead of the stimulus checks, since the checks will go to people based on income – including to those who have not missed work due to the coronavirus quarantines.
“There are many, many who have lost their jobs and one check when they may be out of their jobs for three, four, five months isn’t going to be enough. Unemployment insurance gives money the whole period of time the crisis exists at your present salary level and covers just about everyone,” Schumer said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Italian virologist says political correctness doomed his country’s coronavirus response

Italy is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe and one of the country ’ s top @ @ @ @ @ partly to blame .
Dr. Giorgio Palù , a professor of virology and microbiology of @ @ @ @ @ the former head of the European and Italian Society for Virology , recently said that @ @ @ @ @ and being perceived as “ racist ” delayed Rome ’ s response to the deadly @ @ @ @ @ .
Palù also believes that politics delayed the government ’ s reaction , which he @ @ @ @ @ the beginning , ” saying there is “ too much politics in Italy.
” The @ @ @ @ @ was a proposal to isolate people coming from the epicenter , coming from China.
” @ @ @ @ @ Italian government balked at the idea of singling out travelers coming from China out of @ @ @ @ @ as racist .
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Italy is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe and one of the country’s top virologists says political correctness is partly to blame.
Dr. Giorgio Palù, a professor of virology and microbiology of the University of Padova and the former head of the European and Italian Society for Virology, recently said that concerns over “politics” and being perceived as “racist” delayed Rome’s response to the deadly virus that originated in China.
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Palù also believes that politics delayed the government’s reaction, which he decried as “lazy in the beginning,” saying there is “too much politics in Italy.”
The virologist added, “There was a proposal to isolate people coming from the epicenter, coming from China.” However, he says the Italian government balked at the idea of singling out travelers coming from China out of concern it could be construed as racist. “Then it became seen as racist, but they were people coming from the outbreak.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Florida College Students Test Positive for Coronavirus After Spring Break Trip

Five college students from the University of Tampa tested positive for the coronavirus after coming back from a spring break @ @ @ @ @ .
WFLA reported that the students were traveling together with other University of Tampa students @ @ @ @ @ school did not state where the students went during their break or whether they lived @ @ @ @ @ .
The students are currently recovering from the disease and are in self-isolation , WFTS @ @ @ @ @ its well-wishes to those students recovering from the coronavirus in a Saturday tweet .
“ @ @ @ @ @ , and any others who may be affected , a full and rapid recovery , @ @ @ @ @ Twitter Saturday night .
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Five college students from the University of Tampa tested positive for the coronavirus after coming back from a spring break trip, the school announced.
WFLA reported that the students were traveling together with other University of Tampa students before testing positive. The school did not state where the students went during their break or whether they lived in the dorms or off-campus.
The students are currently recovering from the disease and are in self-isolation, WFTS reported.
UT has been notified that five UT students, traveling together and with other UT students during Spring Break, have tested positive for COVID-19. We sincerely wish our students, and any others who may be affected, a full and rapid recovery. https://t.co/MXl4e1v3gh — The University of Tampa (@UofTampa) March 21, 2020
The university sent its well-wishes to those students recovering from the coronavirus in a Saturday tweet.
“We sincerely wish our students, and any others who may be affected, a full and rapid recovery,” the university posted on Twitter Saturday night. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-22--POWER GRAB: AG Barr Pushes for Arrest & Indefinite Detainment of Anyone for Any Reason Without Any T

POWER GRAB: AG Barr Pushes for Arrest & Indefinite Detainment of Anyone for Any Reason Without Any Trial During Virus Crisis

The move has tapped into a broader fear among civil liberties advocates and Donald Trump ’ s critics — that the president will use a moment of crisis to controversial policy changes .
Already , he has cited the pandemic as a reason for heightening border restrictions and restricting asylum claims .
He has also pushed for further tax cuts as the economy withers , arguing that it would soften the financial blow to Americans .
And even without policy changes , Trump has vast emergency powers that he could right now to try and slow the coronavirus outbreak .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ judges broad authority to pause court proceedings during emergencies .
It would apply to “ any statutes or rules of procedure otherwise affecting pre-arrest , post-arrest , pre-trial , trial , and post-trial procedures in criminal and juvenile proceedings and all civil process and proceedings , ” according to draft legislative language the department shared with Congress .
In making the case for the change , the DOJ document wrote that individual judges can currently pause proceedings during emergencies , but that their proposal would make sure all judges in any particular district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manner.
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The move has tapped into a broader fear among civil liberties advocates and Donald Trump’s critics — that the president will use a moment of crisis to push for controversial policy changes. Already, he has cited the pandemic as a reason for heightening border restrictions and restricting asylum claims. He has also pushed for further tax cuts as the economy withers, arguing that it would soften the financial blow to Americans. And even without policy changes, Trump has vast emergency powers that he could legally deploy right now to try and slow the coronavirus outbreak.
The proposal would also grant those top judges broad authority to pause court proceedings during emergencies. It would apply to “any statutes or rules of procedure otherwise affecting pre-arrest, post-arrest, pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures in criminal and juvenile proceedings and all civil process and proceedings,” according to draft legislative language the department shared with Congress. In making the case for the change, the DOJ document wrote that individual judges can currently pause proceedings during emergencies, but that their proposal would make sure all judges in any particular district could handle emergencies “in a consistent manner.” READ MORE:
I’ve seen these fucks point rifles at little kids. My little kids — TWICE. Don’t think they will have ANY issues cracking your head wide open — they won’t. These people have zero conscience and will do what they are told. Total robots. https://t.co/Xtfb8HUEM1 — Mike ‘Thomas Paine’ Moore (@Thomas1774Paine) March 22, 2020
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truepundit--2020-03-22--Governor Turns State Police Loose on businesses who refuse to close; Citizens encouraged to RAT out

Governor Turns State Police Loose on businesses who refuse to close; Citizens encouraged to RAT out ‘Offenders’

Pennsylvania State Police will be assisting in enforcement of the closure of non-life-sustaining businesses in the state .
Enforcement actions against businesses that do not close physical locations will begin at 8 a.m. Monday .
Click here to read Gov .
Wolf ’ s full list of life-sustaining businesses .
Wolf enccouraged citizens to report a noncompliant business by contacting local law enforcement or the nearest state police station .
“ The priority of the Pennsylvania State Police is protecting lives and maintaining order in the commonwealth .
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic , troopers and liquor control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Governor Wolf ’ s order .
Private businesses , organizations , and other noncompliant entities face possible criminal penalties under the Administrative Code of 1929 , 71 P.S .
§ 1409 and/or the Pennsylvania Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955 , 35 P.S .
§ 521.20 ( a ) .
Both violations are summary offenses punishable by fines and even jail time .
Violators may also be subject to additional administrative penalties under certain circumstances , ” Colonel Robert Evanchick , commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police said in a news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Pennsylvania State Police will be assisting in enforcement of the closure of non-life-sustaining businesses in the state.
Enforcement actions against businesses that do not close physical locations will begin at 8 a.m. Monday. Click here to read Gov. Wolf’s full list of life-sustaining businesses.
Wolf enccouraged citizens to report a noncompliant business by contacting local law enforcement or the nearest state police station.
“The priority of the Pennsylvania State Police is protecting lives and maintaining order in the commonwealth. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, troopers and liquor control enforcement officers are prepared to ensure compliance with Governor Wolf’s order. Private businesses, organizations, and other noncompliant entities face possible criminal penalties under the Administrative Code of 1929, 71 P.S. § 1409 and/or the Pennsylvania Disease Prevention and Control Law of 1955, 35 P.S. § 521.20(a). Both violations are summary offenses punishable by fines and even jail time. Violators may also be subject to additional administrative penalties under certain circumstances,” Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Walmart To Go On Massive Hiring Spree, Give Special Bonus To Hourly Workers During Coronavirus Outbr

Walmart To Go On Massive Hiring Spree, Give Special Bonus To Hourly Workers During Coronavirus Outbreak

Walmart announced on Thursday evening that it was planning to hire even more employees than Amazon as the two companies @ @ @ @ @ an explosion in demand due to the outbreak of the coronavirus , which originated in @ @ @ @ @ , Walmart wrote : As part of responding to the current environment , Walmart is @ @ @ @ @ through the end of May to work in stores , clubs , distribution centers and @ @ @ @ @ will be temporary at first , but many will convert to permanent roles over time @ @ @ @ @ out to industry groups representing restaurants and hospitality to facilitate temporary roles that can be @ @ @ @ @ during this difficult time .
The company said that is was implementing a new process @ @ @ @ @ for key roles , such as cashiers and stockers.
” Walmart also announced a special @ @ @ @ @ currently working with the company “ in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis.
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Walmart announced on Thursday evening that it was planning to hire even more employees than Amazon as the two companies struggle to keep up with an explosion in demand due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, which originated in China.
In a statement, Walmart wrote: As part of responding to the current environment, Walmart is also hiring 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. These roles will be temporary at first, but many will convert to permanent roles over time. We’ve reached out to industry groups representing restaurants and hospitality to facilitate temporary roles that can be a bridge for their employees during this difficult time.
The company said that is was implementing a new process to “dramatically expedite hiring for key roles, such as cashiers and stockers.”
Walmart also announced a special bonus for those who are currently working with the company “in a time of an unprecedented national health crisis.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Pompeo: If We Don’t Get To Bottom Of What Happened In China It Could Happen Again

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News ’ s Sean Hannity on Wednesday night that the world needs to get to the bottom of what happened in China with the outbreak of the coronavirus otherwise it is something that could happen again .
“ You actually brought in Chinese representatives to your office on this very topic of blaming the U.S. military and other issues , ” Hannity said at the start of the interview .
“ Can you bring us inside that conversation ?
” “ We did , in fact , call on the Chinese ambassador , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China a couple days back , ” Pompeo answered .
“ This disinformation campaign , which began when we began to call out this risk that was created not only for the Chinese people , but now we can see people all across the world where the Chinese Government knew about this risk , had identified it , they were the first to know , and they wasted valuable days at the front end , allowing hundreds of thousands of people to leave Wuhan to go to places like Italy that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tried to suppress this information – you talked about the means by which they did it – instead of trying to actually do the work to suppress the virus , which is what the world demanded , ” Pompeo continued .
“ And the Chinese Communist Party didn ’ t get it right and put countless lives at risk as a result of that.
” “ Well , this is one of the most important questions , Sean .
We have had an incredibly difficult time getting professional medical people in , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recall early on we offered to have America ’ s finest experts travel there to assist them , to assist the World Health Organization .
We weren ’ t permitted in .
These are the kind of things that the Chinese Communist Party has done that have put the world and the world ’ s people at risk .
They haven ’ t been sufficiently transparent , and the risk , Sean , that you find , if we don ’ t get this right , if we don ’ t get to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be something that ’ s repeatable .
Maybe not in this form , maybe not in this way , but transparency matters.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News’s Sean Hannity on Wednesday night that the world needs to get to the bottom of what happened in China with the outbreak of the coronavirus otherwise it is something that could happen again.
“You actually brought in Chinese representatives to your office on this very topic of blaming the U.S. military and other issues,” Hannity said at the start of the interview. “Can you bring us inside that conversation?”
“We did, in fact, call on the Chinese ambassador, and I spoke to my counterpart in China a couple days back,” Pompeo answered. “This disinformation campaign, which began when we began to call out this risk that was created not only for the Chinese people, but now we can see people all across the world where the Chinese Government knew about this risk, had identified it, they were the first to know, and they wasted valuable days at the front end, allowing hundreds of thousands of people to leave Wuhan to go to places like Italy that’s now suffering so badly.”
“They tried to suppress this information – you talked about the means by which they did it – instead of trying to actually do the work to suppress the virus, which is what the world demanded,” Pompeo continued. “And the Chinese Communist Party didn’t get it right and put countless lives at risk as a result of that.”
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“Well, this is one of the most important questions, Sean. We have had an incredibly difficult time getting professional medical people in,” Pompeo answered. “You’ll recall early on we offered to have America’s finest experts travel there to assist them, to assist the World Health Organization. We weren’t permitted in. These are the kind of things that the Chinese Communist Party has done that have put the world and the world’s people at risk. They haven’t been sufficiently transparent, and the risk, Sean, that you find, if we don’t get this right, if we don’t get to the bottom of this, is this could be something that’s repeatable. Maybe not in this form, maybe not in this way, but transparency matters.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Schiff Lawyers Claim “Sovereign Immunity” In Lawsuit Over Doxing Of GOP Phone Records

House attorneys for Rep. Adam Schiff ( D-CA ) and the Intelligence Committee he chairs asked the US District Court for the District of Columbia to toss out a lawsuit against them for obtaining phone records of high-profile conservatives which resulted in the ‘ doxing ’ of their non-public private information .
The impeachment-related subpoenas resulted in the publication of the private phone numbers for Rudy Giuliani , Rep. Devin Nunes ( R-CA ) , journliast John Solomon , Trump attorney Jay Sekulow , attorney Victoria Toensing and others , according to Judicial Watch .
In their 14-page motion Schiff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; ” “ Speech or Debate Clause ” privilege ; immunity from FOIA and transparency law ; that the records are secret ; and that Judicial Watch and public do not need to see them .
Judicial Watch filed its lawsuit under the public ’ s common-law right of public access to examine government records after it received no response to a December 6 , 2019 , records request ( Judicial Watch v. v Adam Schiff and U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ( No .
1:19-03790 ) ) : • All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Committee on Intelligence on or about September 30 , 2019 to any telecommunications provider including , but not limited to AT & T , Inc. , for all records of telephone calls of any individuals • All responses received to the above subpoenas .
–Judicial Watch Schiff is being sued in his capacity as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee .
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House attorneys for Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and the Intelligence Committee he chairs asked the US District Court for the District of Columbia to toss out a lawsuit against them for obtaining phone records of high-profile conservatives which resulted in the ‘doxing’ of their non-public private information.
The impeachment-related subpoenas resulted in the publication of the private phone numbers for Rudy Giuliani, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), journliast John Solomon, Trump attorney Jay Sekulow, attorney Victoria Toensing and others, according to Judicial Watch.
In their 14-page motion Schiff and the Committee claim “sovereign immunity;” “Speech or Debate Clause” privilege; immunity from FOIA and transparency law; that the records are secret; and that Judicial Watch and public do not need to see them.
Judicial Watch filed its lawsuit under the public’s common-law right of public access to examine government records after it received no response to a December 6, 2019, records request (Judicial Watch v. v Adam Schiff and U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence(No. 1:19-03790)):
All subpoenas issued by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on or about September 30, 2019 to any telecommunications provider including, but not limited to AT&T, Inc., for all records of telephone calls of any individuals
All responses received to the above subpoenas. –Judicial Watch
Schiff is being sued in his capacity as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Tom Cotton Debuts Plan to Take Pharma Production Back From China

Sen. Tom Cotton ( R. , Ark . )
introduced legislation Thursday to repatriate pharmaceutical manufacturing from China to America , aiming to reduce a dependency that could seriously limit the U.S. coronavirus response .
The bill , which Cotton introduced with Rep. Mike Gallagher ( R. , Wis. ) , aims to severely curtail the volume of Chinese active pharmaceutical ingredients ( APIs ) from the U.S. medical drug supply .
The PRC currently produces most of the world ’ s APIs—the “ active ingredients ” in commonly used drugs—leaving the United States and other nations critically dependent on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just the latest proposal to onshore pharmaceutical supply chains , including a similar one from Sen. Marco Rubio ( R. , Fla. ) and rumblings from the White House about a “ buy American ” executive order .
Prompted by the coronavirus pandemic , many are beginning to see the cost-savings from Chinese-made pharmaceuticals as not worth the risk of undersupply during another pandemic , or during a potential conflict with America ’ s main geostrategic rival .
“ China unleashed this plague on the world , and China has to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Fox News interview Wednesday evening .
“ It ’ s too grave a threat to let our health rest on Chinese drugs.
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Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) introduced legislation Thursday to repatriate pharmaceutical manufacturing from China to America, aiming to reduce a dependency that could seriously limit the U.S. coronavirus response.
The bill, which Cotton introduced with Rep. Mike Gallagher (R., Wis.), aims to severely curtail the volume of Chinese active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from the U.S. medical drug supply. The PRC currently produces most of the world’s APIs—the “active ingredients” in commonly used drugs—leaving the United States and other nations critically dependent on it for medicines.
Cotton’s is just the latest proposal to onshore pharmaceutical supply chains, including a similar one from Sen. Marco Rubio (R., Fla.) and rumblings from the White House about a “buy American” executive order. Prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, many are beginning to see the cost-savings from Chinese-made pharmaceuticals as not worth the risk of undersupply during another pandemic, or during a potential conflict with America’s main geostrategic rival.
“China unleashed this plague on the world, and China has to be held accountable,” said Cotton during a Fox News interview Wednesday evening. “It’s too grave a threat to let our health rest on Chinese drugs.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--‘Very Uncharted Territory’: Trump Says He Hopes ‘Very Soon’ Americans Lives Will Go Back to Normal

As large swaths of the American economy shut down and workers stay home , President Donald Trump hopes that life @ @ @ @ @ very soon.
” During a press conference on Thursday , Trump was asked if he @ @ @ @ @ on when Americans could go back to work and resume their normal day to day @ @ @ @ @ very soon .
We ’ ll see , ” Trump said , adding , “ @ @ @ @ @ as you know.
” “ We think we have ideas .
It doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ ideas are .
I hope very soon .
We ’ ve pulled together as a @ @ @ @ @ the most part , are doing what they ’ re supposed to be doing.
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As large swaths of the American economy shut down and workers stay home, President Donald Trump hopes that life can return to normal “very soon.”
During a press conference on Thursday, Trump was asked if he could give an estimated timeline on when Americans could go back to work and resume their normal day to day lives.
“I hope very soon. We’ll see,” Trump said, adding, “This is uncharted territory, as you know.”
“We think we have ideas. It doesn’t help to say what the ideas are. I hope very soon. We’ve pulled together as a nation. People, for the most part, are doing what they’re supposed to be doing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Ice Cube says he ‘can’t wait’ for Donald Trump to be arrested: ‘That’s what I want to do’

Rapper Ice Cube doubled down on the message of his 2018 track directed at Donald Trump noting that he “ can ’ t wait ” to see the president in handcuffs after he gets out of office .
The “ Friday ” actor appeared Monday on New York ’ s 105.1 FM ’ s “ The Breakfast Club ” talk show , where he was asked about his music career before the conversation turned to his 2018 dis track , “ Arrest the President , ” in which he called for Trump to be arrested telling authorities they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came when one of the hosts asked Ice Cube , whose real name is O ’ Shea Jackson , if he ’ s still doing music .
“ I stay in music .
I never leave .
I ’ ve got albums out .
I ’ m touring , I got tour dates coming .
I never stop .
It ’ s a part of who I am , ” the 50-year-old star said .
“ I love it and it ’ s really about just being a b-boy and not nothing else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t care about the industry as much as I used to but I do care about the music , doing it , still staying active .
I still got stuff to say .
So it ’ s fun.
” That ’ s when host Charlamagne Tha God chimed in , incorrectly stating the title to Cube ’ s track .
“ I mean you did ‘ Impeach the President ’ and they did impeach the president , ” he said .
“ Yeah , I said : ‘ Arrest the , ’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t gotten to arrest the President .
That ’ s what I want to do.
” “ Well , when he gets out that White House , he definitely gon na be in handcuffs , ” the host responded .
“ Man .
I can ’ t wait to see that , like that Weinstein in those handcuffs , man .
That ’ s a beautiful day.
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Rapper Ice Cube doubled down on the message of his 2018 track directed at Donald Trump noting that he “can’t wait” to see the president in handcuffs after he gets out of office.
The “Friday” actor appeared Monday on New York’s 105.1 FM’s “The Breakfast Club” talk show, where he was asked about his music career before the conversation turned to his 2018 dis track, “Arrest the President,” in which he called for Trump to be arrested telling authorities they’ve “got the evidence.”
The moment came when one of the hosts asked Ice Cube, whose real name is O’Shea Jackson, if he’s still doing music.
“I stay in music. I never leave. I’ve got albums out. I’m touring, I got tour dates coming. I never stop. It’s a part of who I am,” the 50-year-old star said. “I love it and it’s really about just being a b-boy and not nothing else, you know? I don’t care about the industry as much as I used to but I do care about the music, doing it, still staying active. I still got stuff to say. So it’s fun.”
That’s when host Charlamagne Tha God chimed in, incorrectly stating the title to Cube’s track.
“I mean you did ‘Impeach the President’ and they did impeach the president,” he said.
“Yeah, I said: ‘Arrest the [President],’” Cube corrected. “They still haven’t gotten to arrest the President. That’s what I want to do.”
“Well, when he gets out that White House, he definitely gonna be in handcuffs,” the host responded.
“Man. I can’t wait to see that, like that [Harvey] Weinstein in those handcuffs, man. That’s a beautiful day.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--WaPo: Biden Didn’t Lie, He ‘Described His Stance Inaccurately’

A Washington Post fact-checker ruled Thursday that Joe Biden hadn ’ t lied when he said he supported a fracking ban during Sunday ’ s Democratic presidential debate .
Rather , Biden had simply “ described his fracking stance inaccurately.
” The Post gave Biden “ Zero Pinocchios ” for saying during the most recent Democratic debate that he opposed fracking entirely .
Instead , the paper pointed to the Biden campaign ’ s explanation that the candidate had “ misspoken ” and that “ his position was the same as ever , ” opposing fracking only on public lands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who quoted Biden ’ s remarks verbatim .
“ Critics pounced , ” the fact-checker wrote .
“ Republican operatives cut a short video of Biden ’ s remarks , to use as a cudgel in races against moderate House Democrats .
Sanders supporters accused Biden of misleading voters about his policy , which doesn ’ t ban fracking outright , as Sanders would.
” During Sunday ’ s debate , Sanders said that he was pushing for a ban on future fracking .
“ So am I , ” Biden responded .
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A Washington Post fact-checker ruled Thursday that Joe Biden hadn’t lied when he said he supported a fracking ban during Sunday’s Democratic presidential debate. Rather, Biden had simply “described his fracking stance inaccurately.”
The Post gave Biden “Zero Pinocchios” for saying during the most recent Democratic debate that he opposed fracking entirely. Instead, the paper pointed to the Biden campaign’s explanation that the candidate had “misspoken” and that “his position was the same as ever,” opposing fracking only on public lands.
Meanwhile, the Post criticized those who quoted Biden’s remarks verbatim. “Critics pounced,” the fact-checker wrote. “Republican operatives cut a short video of Biden’s remarks, to use as a cudgel in races against moderate House Democrats. Sanders supporters accused Biden of misleading voters about his policy, which doesn’t ban fracking outright, as Sanders would.”
During Sunday’s debate, Sanders said that he was pushing for a ban on future fracking. “So am I,” Biden responded. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Migrants To Be Stopped At Borders, Refugee Resettlement Suspended

President Donald Trump confirmed that the borders will be closed to all migrants on the same day that the State Department suspended refugee resettlement .
In a press conference on Wednesday , a reporter asked President Trump if he was going to implement legislation that allows the government to stop the importation of foreign nationals who may spread a communicable disease , in order to help with the coronavirus pandemic .
“ On asylum seekers and people who cross the southern border illegally , are you planning to invoke 42 USC 265 which would allow you to prohibit entry of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reporter asked the President , who replied with a resounding “ yes.
” President Trump said the order would take effect “ very soon , probably today.
” This follows the shutdown of the border with Canada to all “ non-essential ” traffic .
“ We will be , by mutual consent , temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic , ” the President tweeted .
“ Trade will not be affected .
Details to follow !
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President Donald Trump confirmed that the borders will be closed to all migrants on the same day that the State Department suspended refugee resettlement.
In a press conference on Wednesday, a reporter asked President Trump if he was going to implement legislation that allows the government to stop the importation of foreign nationals who may spread a communicable disease, in order to help with the coronavirus pandemic.
“On asylum seekers and people who cross the southern border illegally, are you planning to invoke 42 USC 265 which would allow you to prohibit entry of certain people across the border?” the reporter asked the President, who replied with a resounding “yes.”
President Trump said the order would take effect “very soon, probably today.” This follows the shutdown of the border with Canada to all “non-essential” traffic.
“We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic,” the President tweeted. “Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--McConnell’s coronavirus stimulus plan would provide payments of $1,200 per person, $2,400 for couple

McConnell’s coronavirus stimulus plan would provide payments of $1,200 per person, $2,400 for couples

Saying lawmakers “ need to take bold and swift action as soon as possible , ” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday introduced legislation to provide as much as $ 1,200 per person and $ 2,400 per couple in the U.S. amid the coronavirus outbreak and skyrocketing jobless claims .
The draft legislation , obtained by Fox News , would provide minimum payments of $ 600 for those with no federal tax liability , and aid would be phased down at adjusted gross income thresholds of $ 75,000 for individuals and $ 150,000 per couple .
Additionally , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child .
The rebate amount is slated to then be reduced by $ 5 for each $ 100 a taxpayer ’ s income exceeds the legislation ’ s threshold .
The amount is therefore reduced to zero for single taxpayers with incomes exceeding $ 99,000 and $ 198,000 for joint filers .
The IRS would determine income based on taxpayers ’ 2018 tax returns , or 2019 tax returns in cases where there is no 2018 return — a provision that The Federalist ’ s Sean Davis called “ idiotic , ” given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the last month.
” Qualifying income includes earned income , as well as Social Security retirement benefits and certain compensation and pension benefits paid to veterans .
This approach “ ensures relief gets to low-income seniors and disabled veterans ” as well , top Republicans said in their summary of the legislation .
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Saying lawmakers “need to take bold and swift action as soon as possible,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday introduced legislation to provide as much as $1,200 per person and $2,400 per couple in the U.S. amid the coronavirus outbreak and skyrocketing jobless claims.
The draft legislation, obtained by Fox News, would provide minimum payments of $600 for those with no federal tax liability, and aid would be phased down at adjusted gross income thresholds of $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 per couple. Additionally, there would be $500 payments for each child.
The rebate amount is slated to then be reduced by $5 for each $100 a taxpayer’s income exceeds the legislation’s threshold. The amount is therefore reduced to zero for single taxpayers with incomes exceeding $99,000 and $198,000 for joint filers.
The IRS would determine income based on taxpayers’ 2018 tax returns, or 2019 tax returns in cases where there is no 2018 return — a provision that The Federalist’s Sean Davis called “idiotic,” given that many “jobs or businesses disappeared within the last month.”
Qualifying income includes earned income, as well as Social Security retirement benefits and certain compensation and pension benefits paid to veterans. This approach “ensures relief gets to low-income seniors and disabled veterans” as well, top Republicans said in their summary of the legislation. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Report: GOP Wins Back Seats Dems Thought They Had Locked Down – Including a Hillary District

Republicans in Pennsylvania gave President Trump and the national party a shot in the arm Tuesday , delivering three special @ @ @ @ @ GOP , including one district won by Hillary Clinton in 2016 .
While all three @ @ @ @ @ Republicans , the 18th District seat in Bucks County was expected to turn Democrat and @ @ @ @ @ gave Clinton a 9-point win in 2016 .
Local media and Democratic Party officials had @ @ @ @ @ have been an easy pickoff because of the political trend , a Democratic registered voter @ @ @ @ @ backlash in the Philadelphia suburbs against Trump .
But , in the end , the @ @ @ @ @ the seat and by a wide margin , though the results have not been certified @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Republicans in Pennsylvania gave President Trump and the national party a shot in the arm Tuesday, delivering three special state House elections to the GOP, including one district won by Hillary Clinton in 2016.
While all three seats had been held by Republicans, the 18th District seat in Bucks County was expected to turn Democrat and confirm the Democratic swing that gave Clinton a 9-point win in 2016.
Local media and Democratic Party officials had said that the district should have been an easy pickoff because of the political trend, a Democratic registered voter edge, and the perceived backlash in the Philadelphia suburbs against Trump.
But, in the end, the GOP appears to have held the seat and by a wide margin, though the results have not been certified. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--CNN Contributor Rick Wilson Suggests Melania Trump Should ‘Be Infected’ With Coronavirus

CNN contributor Rick Wilson emerged from his parent ’ s basement long enough to tweet a message suggesting Melania Trump @ @ @ @ @ with coronavirus .
Wilson , a former GOP strategist who loves to shower himself with @ @ @ @ @ and not much else , responded to a CNN article addressing the First Lady ’ @ @ @ @ @ advising Americans on how they “ can protect themselves and those most at risk ” @ @ @ @ @ virus .
The gutter-dwelling never-Trumper responded with a simple hashtag playing off the name of @ @ @ @ @ Be Best ’ initiative .
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CNN contributor Rick Wilson emerged from his parent’s basement long enough to tweet a message suggesting Melania Trump should “be infected” with coronavirus.
Wilson, a former GOP strategist who loves to shower himself with negative attention from Trump supporters and not much else, responded to a CNN article addressing the First Lady’s appearance in several PSAs advising Americans on how they “can protect themselves and those most at risk” of being exposed to the virus.
This is garbage, and you are a grown ass adult who should know better. — Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) March 19, 2020
The gutter-dwelling never-Trumper responded with a simple hashtag playing off the name of Mrs. Trump’s ‘Be Best’ initiative. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Nikki Haley Resigns From Boeing Board: ‘Cannot Support’ Asking Gov For A Bailout

On March 16 , former U.S .
Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley sent a letter to the CEO @ @ @ @ @ as the chairman of the board , announcing her resignation from the board of directors @ @ @ @ @ the Boeing board for almost a year , having joined in April 2019 .
As @ @ @ @ @ badly damage the economy , several industries have requested money from the federal government , @ @ @ @ @ aside from coronavirus-induced economic harm , is suffering from a major hit after the grounding @ @ @ @ @ in March 2019 following two fatal crashes .
President Trump recently noted his support for @ @ @ @ @ : “ Obviously when the airlines aren ’ t doing well then Boeing is not @ @ @ @ @ .
So we ’ ll be helping Boeing.
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On March 16, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley sent a letter to the CEO of Boeing, as well as the chairman of the board, announcing her resignation from the board of directors.
Haley has served on the Boeing board for almost a year, having joined in April 2019.
Nikki Haley resigns from Boeing board because she opposes a federal bailout. “I cannot support a move to lean on the federal government for a stimulus or bailout that prioritizes our company over others and relies on taxpayers to guarantee our financial position.” pic.twitter.com/ngnGQWG79j — Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) March 19, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to badly damage the economy, several industries have requested money from the federal government, including Boeing, which, aside from coronavirus-induced economic harm, is suffering from a major hit after the grounding of their 737 MAX jets in March 2019 following two fatal crashes.
President Trump recently noted his support for the aerospace company, saying: “Obviously when the airlines aren’t doing well then Boeing is not going to be doing well. So we’ll be helping Boeing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Alyssa Milano Demands Trump Stop Saying ‘Chinese Virus’: ‘You Racist Piece of S**t’

Actress Alyssa Milano joined the chorus of mainstream media reporters accusing President Donald Trump of using racist language by repeating the term “ Chinese virus , ” while ignoring the members of the establishment media who used the terms “ Chinese ” or “ Wuhan ” coronavirus .
In a tweet on Wednesday , the Charmed actress and left-wing activist demanded that President Trump stop using the term .
She also called the president a “ racist piece of shit.
” But the Hollywood actress omitted the fact that numerous media outlets have used terms like “ Chinese coronavirus ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own coverage .
Reporters have used recent White House press briefings on the coronavirus to suggest that President Trump ’ s use of term “ Chinese virus ” is racist .
But the president has pushed back , saying that the term is accurate because the coronavirus originated in China .
“ Because it comes from China .
It ’ s not racist at all , no , not at all .
It comes from China , that ’ s why I want to be accurate , ” Trump said on Wednesday .
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Actress Alyssa Milano joined the chorus of mainstream media reporters accusing President Donald Trump of using racist language by repeating the term “Chinese virus,” while ignoring the members of the establishment media who used the terms “Chinese” or “Wuhan” coronavirus.
In a tweet on Wednesday, the Charmed actress and left-wing activist demanded that President Trump stop using the term. She also called the president a “racist piece of shit.” But the Hollywood actress omitted the fact that numerous media outlets have used terms like “Chinese coronavirus” and “Chinese virus” in their own coverage.
Stop calling it the “Chinese Virus,” you racist piece of shit. https://t.co/RSlxtefLqi — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) March 18, 2020
Reporters have used recent White House press briefings on the coronavirus to suggest that President Trump’s use of term “Chinese virus” is racist.
But the president has pushed back, saying that the term is accurate because the coronavirus originated in China. “Because it comes from China. It’s not racist at all, no, not at all. It comes from China, that’s why I want to be accurate,” Trump said on Wednesday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Beijing’s Claim Of No New Infections Contradicts Reality On The Ground

For the first time since the virus outbreak began , China ’ s national health commission claimed on March 19 that there were no new infections in the entire country .
In Wuhan , ground zero of the epidemic , residents witnessed long lines at hospitals while more facilities were reportedly being set up to accommodate ill patients .
Meanwhile , netizens said they don ’ t trust the Chinese regime ’ s narrative .
The CCP virus , commonly known as the novel coronavirus , first emerged in Wuhan in December 2019 .
The Epoch Times refers to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese Communist Party ’ s coverup and mishandling allowed the virus to spread throughout China and create a global pandemic .
In a video posted to social media on March 19 , a Chinese citizen shows the Wuhan Union Hospital , one of 46 designated facilities to treat COVID-19 , and the queue in front of it .
“ Look , Look !
People are lining up in front of the fever clinic at Wuhan Union Hospital , ” the person says .
The Epoch Times confirmed the footage was filmed at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

For the first time since the virus outbreak began, China’s national health commission claimed on March 19 that there were no new infections in the entire country.
But Chinese citizens describe a different reality.
In Wuhan, ground zero of the epidemic, residents witnessed long lines at hospitals while more facilities were reportedly being set up to accommodate ill patients.
Meanwhile, netizens said they don’t trust the Chinese regime’s narrative.
The CCP virus, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, first emerged in Wuhan in December 2019.
The Epoch Times refers to the novel coronavirus as the CCP virus because the Chinese Communist Party’s coverup and mishandling allowed the virus to spread throughout China and create a global pandemic.
Latest figures released by China Mobile show that they have lost 8.116 million users in Jan and Feb. Where are these users now? Switched to other carriers? Or, they couldn’t carry their phone to the nether world?
Chinese report at: https://t.co/lxw5FFYzoP#CCPVirus #COVID2019 pic.twitter.com/8sRV4lmDCv — Jennifer Zeng 曾錚 (@jenniferatntd) March 20, 2020
No new #CCPVirus cases in #Wuhan? This notice to residents says there is one confirmed case at Golden Elegant Garden on Mar 17. Patient felt unwell on Mar 15, went to Xinhua Hospital on Mar 16. Test came back on Mar 17 as positive. #COVID2019 #Coronavirus #CoronavirusOutbreak pic.twitter.com/Cc5oSYOQoj — Jennifer Zeng 曾錚 (@jenniferatntd) March 20, 2020
In a video posted to social media on March 19, a Chinese citizen shows the Wuhan Union Hospital, one of 46 designated facilities to treat COVID-19, and the queue in front of it. “Look, Look! People are lining up in front of the fever clinic at Wuhan Union Hospital,” the person says. The Epoch Times confirmed the footage was filmed at the hospital. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Report: Pelosi Said Trump Was a “National Security Threat” – Now She’s Begging Him to Use More of Hi

Report: Pelosi Said Trump Was a “National Security Threat” – Now She’s Begging Him to Use More of His Powers

Just a couple months ago Nancy Pelosi was calling President Trump a “ threat to national security.
” Pelosi made the appeal to Trump in a Thursday statement , imploring him to invoke the Defense Production Act to fight the COVID-19 outbreak .
“ Right now , shortages of critical medical and personal protective equipment are harming our ability to fight the coronavirus epidemic , endangering frontline workers and making it harder to care for those who fall ill , ” Pelosi wrote .
“ The President must immediately use the powers of the Defense Production Act to mass produce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , before the need worsens and the shortages become even more dire.
” Pelosi ’ s demand comes after worries that the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus could swamp U.S. hospitals and stress medical infrastructure .
A nationwide shortage of medical masks , hand sanitizer and gloves have underscored the supply chain ’ s weaknesses during the current pandemic .
The speaker stressed the importance of Trump ’ s immediate action .
“ There is not a day to lose , ” Pelosi wrote .
“ We must put more testing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hands of our frontline workers immediately.
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Just a couple months ago Nancy Pelosi was calling President Trump a “threat to national security.”
Pelosi made the appeal to Trump in a Thursday statement, imploring him to invoke the Defense Production Act to fight the COVID-19 outbreak.
“Right now, shortages of critical medical and personal protective equipment are harming our ability to fight the coronavirus epidemic, endangering frontline workers and making it harder to care for those who fall ill,” Pelosi wrote.
“The President must immediately use the powers of the Defense Production Act to mass produce and coordinate distribution of these critical supplies, before the need worsens and the shortages become even more dire.”
Pelosi’s demand comes after worries that the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus could swamp U.S. hospitals and stress medical infrastructure.
A nationwide shortage of medical masks, hand sanitizer and gloves have underscored the supply chain’s weaknesses during the current pandemic.
The speaker stressed the importance of Trump’s immediate action.
“There is not a day to lose,” Pelosi wrote. “We must put more testing, more protective equipment and more ventilators into the hands of our frontline workers immediately.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--WATCH: Trump calls out reporter when she says government was unprepared on coronavirus testing

President Donald Trump shot down a reporter ’ s question during a coronavirus media briefing on Thursday over previous accusations @ @ @ @ @ network .
NBC ’ s Kristen Welker asked a pointed question about the government ’ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , and the president fired back .
“ You did say a few @ @ @ @ @ you did have a sense that this was a pandemic that was coming , so @ @ @ @ @ not prepared with more testing ?
” asked Welker .
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President Donald Trump shot down a reporter’s question during a coronavirus media briefing on Thursday over previous accusations of racism made by her network.
NBC’s Kristen Welker asked a pointed question about the government’s preparedness in relation to the pandemic, and the president fired back.
“You did say a few days ago, though, you did have a sense that this was a pandemic that was coming, so why was the United States not prepared with more testing?” asked Welker. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--California City Issues Coronavirus Emergency Order Allowing Ban on Gun Sales

The city of Fresno , California , declared a coronavirus state of emergency that allows gun , alcohol , and certain gasoline sales to be banned by the city .
Fox 26 reported the issuance of the order and noted that it gives the city “ broad powers ” to : • Suspend the sale of firearms and ammo .
• Order the closing of all taverns .
• Order a price or rate freeze on consumer goods and on hotels if lodging is limited .
• Order a halt to gasoline sales , except as fuel pumped into vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closing of any business where crowds “ tend to gather , ” including theaters , amusement areas , gyms , stadiums , etc .
The Frenso website explains that the emergency declaration allows the prohibition on certain sales–i.e.
, guns , alcohol , etc.–to be handled by the issuance of separate , subsequent orders .
The site says the city may make the subsequent orders “ in the interest of public safety and welfare , ” and one of those orders would result in “ the discontinuance of selling , distributing , dispensing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ammunition or explosive of any character whatsoever.
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The city of Fresno, California, declared a coronavirus state of emergency that allows gun, alcohol, and certain gasoline sales to be banned by the city.
Fox 26 reported the issuance of the order and noted that it gives the city “broad powers” to:
Suspend the sale of firearms and ammo. Suspend the sale of alcohol. Order a general curfew. Order the closing of all taverns. Order a price or rate freeze on consumer goods and on hotels if lodging is limited. Order a halt to gasoline sales, except as fuel pumped into vehicles’ gasoline tanks. Order the closing of any business where crowds “tend to gather,” including theaters, amusement areas, gyms, stadiums, etc.
The Frenso website explains that the emergency declaration allows the prohibition on certain sales–i.e., guns, alcohol, etc.–to be handled by the issuance of separate, subsequent orders. The site says the city may make the subsequent orders “in the interest of public safety and welfare,” and one of those orders would result in “the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing, or giving away of firearms, ammunition or explosive of any character whatsoever.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Bayer donates millions of tablets of malaria drug that could fight coronavirus to U.S. government

Pharmaceutical company Bayer has responded to the ongoing outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus — formally known as COVID-19 — by donating millions of tablets of an anti-malarial drug that could be used to combat the disease to the United States government .
According to a story published Thursday at MarketWatch : U.S. listed shares of Bayer AG bayry rose 3 % in trading on Thursday afternoon after it said it had donated three million tablets of Resochin , a chloroquine product , to the U.S .
The German drugmaker said that it is seeking an emergency use authorization for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not approved .
Health care providers in countries like China and France have been using chloroquine-based therapies to treat COVID-19 patients as there are no proven treatments for the disease .
At a Thursday press briefing , President Donald Trump said that he had directed the Food and Drug Administration to speed up trials of various drugs — including chloroquine — an action which he said could be a potential “ game-changer ” in fighting the disease .
“ Nothing will stand in our way as we pursue any avenue to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trump said at the White House briefing .
“ Now , a drug called chloroquine — and some people would add to it ‘ hydroxy , ’ Hydroxychloroquine — So Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine .
Now , this is a common malaria drug .
It is also a drug used for strong arthritis … But it is known as a malaria drug , and it ’ s been around for a long time and it ’ s very powerful.
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Pharmaceutical company Bayer has responded to the ongoing outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus — formally known as COVID-19 — by donating millions of tablets of an anti-malarial drug that could be used to combat the disease to the United States government.
According to a story published Thursday at MarketWatch: U.S. listed shares of Bayer AG bayry rose 3% in trading on Thursday afternoon after it said it had donated three million tablets of Resochin, a chloroquine product, to the U.S. The German drugmaker said that it is seeking an emergency use authorization for the drug in the U.S., where it is not approved. Health care providers in countries like China and France have been using chloroquine-based therapies to treat COVID-19 patients as there are no proven treatments for the disease.
At a Thursday press briefing, President Donald Trump said that he had directed the Food and Drug Administration to speed up trials of various drugs — including chloroquine — an action which he said could be a potential “game-changer” in fighting the disease.
“Nothing will stand in our way as we pursue any avenue to find what best works against this horrible virus,” Trump said at the White House briefing. “Now, a drug called chloroquine — and some people would add to it ‘hydroxy,’ Hydroxychloroquine — So Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine. Now, this is a common malaria drug. It is also a drug used for strong arthritis … But it is known as a malaria drug, and it’s been around for a long time and it’s very powerful.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Tucker Carlson calls on Burr to explain reported $1.6M stock sale or resign

Tucker Carlson Thursday called on Sen. Richard Burr , R-N.C. , to resign if he can ’ t explain why he sold millions in stock in mid-February before the market fell amid the coronavirus outbreak .
“ He had inside information about what could happen to our country , which is now happening , ” Carlson said on his show “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” Burr was reportedly briefed about the potentially devastating effects of the virus in the U.S. last month .
“ But he didn ’ t warn the public , ” Carlson said .
Carlson said Burr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News op-ed he co-wrote with Sen. Lamar Alexander , R-Tenn. , “ just 10 days before , claiming that America was better prepared than ever before for coronavirus.
” He said Burr instead “ dumped his shares in hotel stocks so he wouldn ’ t lose money and then he stayed silent.
” Carlson added if there ’ s an honest explanation for Burr ’ s actions , he should explain himself .
“ Otherwise , he must resign from the Senate and face prosecution for insider trading , ” he told his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moral crime than betraying your country in a time of crisis.
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Tucker Carlson Thursday called on Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., to resign if he can’t explain why he sold millions in stock in mid-February before the market fell amid the coronavirus outbreak.
“He had inside information about what could happen to our country, which is now happening,” Carlson said on his show “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” Burr was reportedly briefed about the potentially devastating effects of the virus in the U.S. last month.
“But he didn’t warn the public,” Carlson said.
Carlson said Burr didn’t even disavow a Fox News op-ed he co-wrote with Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., “just 10 days before, claiming that America was better prepared than ever before for coronavirus.”
He said Burr instead “dumped his shares in hotel stocks so he wouldn’t lose money and then he stayed silent.”
Carlson added if there’s an honest explanation for Burr’s actions, he should explain himself.
“Otherwise, he must resign from the Senate and face prosecution for insider trading,” he told his audience. “There is no greater moral crime than betraying your country in a time of crisis.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Boy, 7, uses $600 of savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors, feed 90 students

Amid the coronavirus pandemic , a first-grader in Gaithersburg , Md.
, used money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love .
Cavanaugh Bell , 7 , spent $ 600 of his own money , saved up from two birthdays and three Christmases , to purchase and package 65 “ COVID-19 Carepacks ” along with 31 hot meals from a local restaurant , Buca Di Beppo , to serve to senior citizens and help the local businesses impacted by being closed after Gov .
Larry Hogan shut down restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guys !
I ’ m at Target , ” Cavanaugh said in a video for his supporters .
“ Thank you for your donations , and look at all the stuff we got.
” He filled several shopping carts with food and a bottle of bleach to hand out to seniors .
One responded , “ Oh , thank you , sweetie !
” The 7-year-old added in another video , “ Don ’ t forget our senior citizens .
They need to eat , too.
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, a first-grader in Gaithersburg, Md., used money he saved up to help those in need as a way to overcome fear with acts of love.
Cavanaugh Bell, 7, spent $600 of his own money, saved up from two birthdays and three Christmases, to purchase and package 65 “COVID-19 Carepacks” along with 31 hot meals from a local restaurant, Buca Di Beppo, to serve to senior citizens and help the local businesses impacted by being closed after Gov. Larry Hogan shut down restaurants Monday.
“What’s up guys! I’m at Target,” Cavanaugh said in a video for his supporters. “Thank you for your donations, and look at all the stuff we got.”
He filled several shopping carts with food and a bottle of bleach to hand out to seniors. One responded, “Oh, thank you, sweetie!”
The 7-year-old added in another video, “Don’t forget our senior citizens. They need to eat, too.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Fact Check: Peter Alexander Asked About ‘False Hope’ Before ‘Scared Americans’

CLAIM : NBC News White House correspondent Peter Alexander claims he asked the president to calm Americans , and he @ @ @ @ @ False .
Alexander first asked whether the president was giving Americans “ false hope.
” @ @ @ @ @ defend himself after being called out by President Donald Trump on national television during a @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak on Friday .
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CLAIM: NBC News White House correspondent Peter Alexander claims he asked the president to calm Americans, and he lashed out.
VERDICT: False. Alexander first asked whether the president was giving Americans “false hope.”
Peter Alexander is attempting to defend himself after being called out by President Donald Trump on national television during a White House briefing on the coronavirus outbreak on Friday.
Alexander claims that he was simply asking the president “to reassure Americans.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--‘You’re A Terrible Reporter’: Trumps Blasts NBC Corespondent For Asking ‘Nasty Question’ At Virus Br

‘You’re A Terrible Reporter’: Trumps Blasts NBC Corespondent For Asking ‘Nasty Question’ At Virus Briefing (VIDEO)

A virus has spread across the White House press corps : No , not COVID-19 , but TDS ( Trump @ @ @ @ @ who attend the daily briefing by President Trump , Vice President Pence and a slew @ @ @ @ @ advantage of a limited press corps to exhibit their disdain for the president .
And @ @ @ @ @ several very snotty questions ( as an aside , I covered the White House for @ @ @ @ @ a snotty question when I hear it ) .
What ’ s more , several @ @ @ @ @ president when he was speaking .
On Friday , NBC reporter Peter Alexander asked why @ @ @ @ @ a new drug that may be useful in combating the effects of the virus when @ @ @ @ @ Americans ( sort of ) .
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A virus has spread across the White House press corps: No, not COVID-19, but TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome).
Reporters who attend the daily briefing by President Trump, Vice President Pence and a slew of top officials are taking advantage of a limited press corps to exhibit their disdain for the president. And each day, there are several very snotty questions (as an aside, I covered the White House for 12 years and I know a snotty question when I hear it). What’s more, several reporters just talked over the president when he was speaking.
On Friday, NBC reporter Peter Alexander asked why the president was optimistic about a new drug that may be useful in combating the effects of the virus when he should be busy frightening Americans (sort of). – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--US starts to release inmates due to coronavirus outbreak

At least four states in the U.S. have started to release inmates from their jails to protect vulnerable inmates as coronavirus infections have begun to appear from within .
New York City will be releasing “ vulnerable ” inmates who have underlying health conditions , including those who were arrested for minor crimes , according to Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday .
His decision comes as an inmate at Rikers Island in the city tested positive for the virus and eight others are showing symptoms .
“ This inmate was in a housing unit with other inmates , all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ de Blasio said at a news conference .
“ Eight have been identified with symptoms and have been moved also to isolation within the communicable disease unit.
” Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein will be also be moved from Rikers to a maximum-security prison located just east of Buffalo and next to the Canada border .
Other prisons in New York , including Sing Sing — located 30 miles north of Manhattan — have seen inmates test positive for COVID-19 , according to the BBC .
An employee for the state ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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At least four states in the U.S. have started to release inmates from their jails to protect vulnerable inmates as coronavirus infections have begun to appear from within.
New York City will be releasing “vulnerable” inmates who have underlying health conditions, including those who were arrested for minor crimes, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday.
His decision comes as an inmate at Rikers Island in the city tested positive for the virus and eight others are showing symptoms.
“This inmate was in a housing unit with other inmates, all have been checked for symptoms,” de Blasio said at a news conference. “Eight have been identified with symptoms and have been moved also to isolation within the communicable disease unit.”
Disgraced media mogul Harvey Weinstein will be also be moved from Rikers to a maximum-security prison located just east of Buffalo and next to the Canada border.
Other prisons in New York, including Sing Sing — located 30 miles north of Manhattan — have seen inmates test positive for COVID-19, according to the BBC. An employee for the state’s corrections department has died from the virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--CNN Brutally Mocked For Bringing Actor Sean Penn on to Discuss How to Handle Corona-Crisis

How much dumber and more clownish can CNN get ?
Well , we better not ask them because they may @ @ @ @ @ .
Especially after they invited Sean Penn on their show to discuss what should be @ @ @ @ @ a “ crisis ” like the one we ’ re facing now with Coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ CNN and Sean Penn got mocked and ridiculed something fierce by Twitter users and I @ @ @ @ @ comments were pretty darn funny – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast @ @

How much dumber and more clownish can CNN get?
Well, we better not ask them because they may take it as a challenge. Especially after they invited Sean Penn on their show to discuss what should be done in the midst of a “crisis” like the one we’re facing now with Coronavirus.
CNN bringing in crisis expert Sean Penn. What the hell is wrong with this network? — (@Rockprincess818) March 20, 2020
Actor Sean Penn, famous for tying Madonna to a chair and beating her is here to tell us how to control society… — TheMatt . ✝ (@real_battles) March 20, 2020
Needless to say, both CNN and Sean Penn got mocked and ridiculed something fierce by Twitter users and I have to say, the comments were pretty darn funny – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Fact Check: Joe Biden Claims We Have Coronavirus Because of Trump

CLAIM : The coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S. because President Donald Trump “ eliminated ” President Barack Obama ’ s @ @ @ @ @ president Joe Biden claimed on Twitter on Thursday that the U.S. is “ paying the @ @ @ @ @ President Trump “ eliminated ” an office that dealt with pandemics .
Biden is wrong @ @ @ @ @ falsehood almost deserves an entirely separate category of ignominy because of its ability to divide @ @ @ @ @ middle of a crisis that requires social cooperation and trust .
The truth — as @ @ @ @ @ the Washington Post by former National Security Council official Tim Morrison — is that the @ @ @ @ @ in a reorganiztion that “ left the biodefense staff unaffected.
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CLAIM: The coronavirus outbreak hit the U.S. because President Donald Trump “eliminated” President Barack Obama’s pandemic office.
Former vice president Joe Biden claimed on Twitter on Thursday that the U.S. is “paying the price” of coronavirus because President Trump “eliminated” an office that dealt with pandemics.
The Obama-Biden Administration set up the White House National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense to prepare for future pandemics like COVID-19. Donald Trump eliminated it — and now we’re paying the price. — Joe Biden (Text Join to 30330) (@JoeBiden) March 19, 2020
Biden is wrong — very wrong. This falsehood almost deserves an entirely separate category of ignominy because of its ability to divide and frighten people in the middle of a crisis that requires social cooperation and trust.
The truth — as explained earlier this week in the Washington Post by former National Security Council official Tim Morrison — is that the office was combined with others in a reorganiztion that “left the biodefense staff unaffected.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Cops say teenage idiots are going around coughing on produce on purpose, filming it, and posting it

Cops say teenage idiots are going around coughing on produce on purpose, filming it, and posting it to social media

Think that American young people aren ’ t taking the coronavirus seriously ?
You might be right .
There have been multiple reports of millennials and teenagers ignoring CDC recommendations and statewide regulations about social distancing .
The Purcellville Police Department revealed on Facebook that a group of teenagers allegedly filmed themselves coughing on fruits and vegetables in a Virginia grocery store Wednesday and posted it to social media .
Cops said they are investigating the reported incident , but they have no suspects at this time .
The New York Post reported that the perpetrators remain at large .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an incident occurred at a local grocery store involving juveniles reportedly coughing on produce , while filming themselves and posting it on social media , ” the department said .
“ Police responded and are currently investigating the incident .
The grocery store immediately removed the items in question , and has taken appropriate measures to ensure the health of store patrons.
” The department noted that the actions of the teenagers appears to be part of a growing and “ disturbing trend ” across the U.S. – READ MORE Listen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Think that American young people aren’t taking the coronavirus seriously? You might be right.
There have been multiple reports of millennials and teenagers ignoring CDC recommendations and statewide regulations about social distancing.
The Purcellville Police Department revealed on Facebook that a group of teenagers allegedly filmed themselves coughing on fruits and vegetables in a Virginia grocery store Wednesday and posted it to social media. Cops said they are investigating the reported incident, but they have no suspects at this time. The New York Post reported that the perpetrators remain at large.
“Yesterday, March 18, 2020, an incident occurred at a local grocery store involving juveniles reportedly coughing on produce, while filming themselves and posting it on social media,” the department said. “Police responded and are currently investigating the incident. The grocery store immediately removed the items in question, and has taken appropriate measures to ensure the health of store patrons.”
The department noted that the actions of the teenagers appears to be part of a growing and “disturbing trend” across the U.S. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Kenny Rogers, country music icon, dies at 81

Kenny Rogers , a longtime star of country music , died Friday night , according to a statement posted by his family .
He was 81 .
Known for such hits as “ The Gambler , ” “ Lady , ” “ Islands in the Stream , ” and “ Lucille , ” Rogers died peacefully at home in Sandy Springs , Ga. , of natural causes at 10:25 p.m. , the statement said .
Rogers later developed “ The Gambler ” into a series of television movies in which he starred .
In all , Rogers had 24 No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of six CMA Awards and three Grammys , the family ’ s statement said .
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2013 he received the Country Music Association ’ s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award , according to Variety .
Early in his career , Rogers led the band Kenny Rogers and The First Edition , whose hits included the Mel Tillis-written song , “ Ruby , Don ’ t Take Your Love to Town.
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Kenny Rogers, a longtime star of country music, died Friday night, according to a statement posted by his family. He was 81.
Known for such hits as “The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Islands in the Stream,” and “Lucille,” Rogers died peacefully at home in Sandy Springs, Ga., of natural causes at 10:25 p.m., the statement said.
The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10:25PM at the age of 81. Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family. https://t.co/adxAgiMW2s pic.twitter.com/nggWiiotMT — Kenny Rogers (@_KennyRogers) March 21, 2020
Rogers later developed “The Gambler” into a series of television movies in which he starred.
In all, Rogers had 24 No. 1 hits and was the winner of six CMA Awards and three Grammys, the family’s statement said.
He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2013 he received the Country Music Association’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, according to Variety.
Early in his career, Rogers led the band Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, whose hits included the Mel Tillis-written song, “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Dianne Feinstein, 3 Senate colleagues sold off stocks before coronavirus crash: reports

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California and three of her Senate colleagues reported selling off stocks worth millions of dollars in the days before the coronavirus outbreak crashed the market , according to reports .
The data is listed on a U.S. Senate website containing financial disclosures from Senate members .
Feinstein , who serves as ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee , and her husband sold between $ 1.5 million and $ 6 million in stock in California biotech company Allogene Therapeutics , between Jan. 31 and Feb. 18 , The New York Times reported .
Feinstein defended herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying she has “ no control ” over her assets and the stocks in question were her husband ’ s transactions .
“ During my Senate career I ’ ve held all assets in a blind trust of which I have no control .
Reports that I sold any assets are incorrect , as are reports that I was at a January 24 briefing on coronavirus , which I was unable to attend , ” she tweeted .
“ Under Senate rules I report my husband ’ s financial transactions .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My husband in January and February sold shares of a cancer therapy company .
This company is unrelated to any work on the coronavirus and the sale was unrelated to the situation.
” When questioned by the newspaper , a spokesman for the Democrat from San Francisco also said Feinstein wasn ’ t directly involved in the sale .
“ All of Senator Feinstein ’ s assets are in a blind trust , ” the spokesman , Tom Mentzer , told the Times .
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California and three of her Senate colleagues reported selling off stocks worth millions of dollars in the days before the coronavirus outbreak crashed the market, according to reports.
The data is listed on a U.S. Senate website containing financial disclosures from Senate members.
Feinstein, who serves as ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and her husband sold between $1.5 million and $6 million in stock in California biotech company Allogene Therapeutics, between Jan. 31 and Feb. 18, The New York Times reported.
Feinstein defended herself in a series of tweets on Friday, saying she has “no control” over her assets and the stocks in question were her husband’s transactions.
“During my Senate career I’ve held all assets in a blind trust of which I have no control. Reports that I sold any assets are incorrect, as are reports that I was at a January 24 briefing on coronavirus, which I was unable to attend,” she tweeted.
“Under Senate rules I report my husband’s financial transactions. I have no input into his decisions. My husband in January and February sold shares of a cancer therapy company. This company is unrelated to any work on the coronavirus and the sale was unrelated to the situation.”
When questioned by the newspaper, a spokesman for the Democrat from San Francisco also said Feinstein wasn’t directly involved in the sale.
“All of Senator Feinstein’s assets are in a blind trust,” the spokesman, Tom Mentzer, told the Times. “She has no involvement in her husband’s financial decisions.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--China is faking its recovery from the coronavirus outbreak: report

According to reports from the Chinese government , the worst of the coronavirus outbreak in the communist nation has passed , and even the hardest-hit regions have started returning to normal .
Not what it seems : Although the Chinese government , well-known for concealing or manipulating information , would obviously prefer the world seeing signs of strength and recovery , that might not be the case .
Chinese whistleblowers tell Caixin they ’ re working to create an appearance that things are back to normal when they ’ re not : Beijing has spent much of the outbreak pushing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with some local governments subsidizing electricity costs and even installing mandatory productivity quotas .
Zhejiang , a province east of the epicenter city of Wuhan , claimed as of Feb. 24 it had restored 98.6 percent of its pre-coronavirus work capacity .
But civil servants tell Caixan that businesses are actually faking these numbers .
Beijing had started checking Zhejiang businesses ’ electricity consumption levels , so district officials ordered the companies to start leaving their lights and machinery on all day to drive the numbers up , one civil servant said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ logs as well — they “ would rather waste a small amount of money on power than irritate local officials , ” Caixan writes .
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According to reports from the Chinese government, the worst of the coronavirus outbreak in the communist nation has passed, and even the hardest-hit regions have started returning to normal.
(…)
Not what it seems: Although the Chinese government, well-known for concealing or manipulating information, would obviously prefer the world seeing signs of strength and recovery, that might not be the case. Chinese whistleblowers tell Caixin they’re working to create an appearance that things are back to normal when they’re not:
Beijing has spent much of the outbreak pushing districts to carry on business as usual, with some local governments subsidizing electricity costs and even installing mandatory productivity quotas. Zhejiang, a province east of the epicenter city of Wuhan, claimed as of Feb. 24 it had restored 98.6 percent of its pre-coronavirus work capacity.
But civil servants tell Caixan that businesses are actually faking these numbers. Beijing had started checking Zhejiang businesses’ electricity consumption levels, so district officials ordered the companies to start leaving their lights and machinery on all day to drive the numbers up, one civil servant said. Businesses have reportedly falsified staff attendance logs as well — they “would rather waste a small amount of money on power than irritate local officials,” Caixan writes. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Americans Are Rallying Around the President: Approval Rating On Coronavirus Handling Skyrockets

A newly released poll has found that President Donald Trump ’ s approval rating for how he has handled the coronavirus outbreak has skyrocketed over the last week .
“ In the new poll , 55 % of Americans approve of the president ’ s management of the crisis , compared to 43 % who disapprove , ” ABC News reported .
“ Trump ’ s approval on this issue is up from last week , when the numbers were nearly reversed .
Only 43 % approved of Trump ’ s handling of the pandemic and 54 % disapproved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll comes after China ’ s lies and cover-up of a coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan has thrown the world into a recession and has upended life for billions of people across the world .
“ Over the course of a week , the president has shifted his approach and tone , giving daily briefings on the crisis since Saturday , alongside the White House task force leading the response to the coronavirus and announcing some severe measures to combat the virus , ” ABC News added .
“ During the two days in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president signed an economic relief bill to help combat the coronavirus , ensuring free testing and paid leave for certain workers , governors and local leaders across the country have imposed more stringent restrictions on travel and day-to-day movements , trading on Wall Street was halted again after the stock market continued to plunge and the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus hiked to over 9,000 across all 50 states.
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A newly released poll has found that President Donald Trump’s approval rating for how he has handled the coronavirus outbreak has skyrocketed over the last week.
“In the new poll, 55% of Americans approve of the president’s management of the crisis, compared to 43% who disapprove,” ABC News reported. “Trump’s approval on this issue is up from last week, when the numbers were nearly reversed. Only 43% approved of Trump’s handling of the pandemic and 54% disapproved in last week’s poll.”
The poll comes after China’s lies and cover-up of a coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan has thrown the world into a recession and has upended life for billions of people across the world.
“Over the course of a week, the president has shifted his approach and tone, giving daily briefings on the crisis since Saturday, alongside the White House task force leading the response to the coronavirus and announcing some severe measures to combat the virus,” ABC News added. “During the two days in which the poll was conducted, the president signed an economic relief bill to help combat the coronavirus, ensuring free testing and paid leave for certain workers, governors and local leaders across the country have imposed more stringent restrictions on travel and day-to-day movements, trading on Wall Street was halted again after the stock market continued to plunge and the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus hiked to over 9,000 across all 50 states.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Donald Trump: Chloroquine Treatment for Coronavirus Showing ‘Tremendous’ Results

President Donald Trump promoted the use of the anti-malaria drug chloroquine at the White House on Thursday , the purpose @ @ @ @ @ people infected with the coronavirus .
“ We ’ re going to be able to @ @ @ @ @ immediately , ” Trump said at the White House press briefing on Thursday .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ developed , tested , and widely available to American doctors .
“ The nice part @ @ @ @ @ around for a long time , so we know that if things don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not going to kill anybody , ” Trump said .
The president also @ @ @ @ @ produced by Gilead as a possible treatment drug .
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President Donald Trump promoted the use of the anti-malaria drug chloroquine at the White House on Thursday, the purpose of which is to treat people infected with the coronavirus.
“We’re going to be able to make that drug available almost immediately,” Trump said at the White House press briefing on Thursday.
Trump said that chloroquine was already developed, tested, and widely available to American doctors.
“The nice part is it’s been around for a long time, so we know that if things don’t go as planned, it’s not going to kill anybody,” Trump said. The president also mentioned the anti-viral drug Remdesivir produced by Gilead as a possible treatment drug.
FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn said that under the president’s direction he would move quickly for a chloroquine clinical trial to test its ability to treat the coronavirus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-21--Large portion of young adults treated at hospitals for coronavirus, report says

It has been widely reported that the elderly population is at greater risk than the younger population when it comes to the coronavirus , but a report Wednesday suggested that millennials would do well to take the virus seriously .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a study that said about 38 percent of the 508 patients being hospitalized in the country are between 20 and 54 , the New York Times reported .
About 20 percent of patients , including those in intensive care , were between 20 to 44 , the report said .
The paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Columbia who said those 20 and older “ have to be careful , even if they think that they ’ re young and healthy.
” For most , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia .
The disease ’ s true fatality rate isn ’ t yet known , but it seems 10 times higher than the flu , which kills hundreds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the United States ’ top infectious disease expert told lawmakers last week .
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It has been widely reported that the elderly population is at greater risk than the younger population when it comes to the coronavirus, but a report Wednesday suggested that millennials would do well to take the virus seriously.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a study that said about 38 percent of the 508 patients being hospitalized in the country are between 20 and 54, the New York Times reported. About 20 percent of patients, including those in intensive care, were between 20 to 44, the report said.
The paper spoke to a professor of epidemiology at Columbia who said those 20 and older “have to be careful, even if they think that they’re young and healthy.”
For most, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The disease’s true fatality rate isn’t yet known, but it seems 10 times higher than the flu, which kills hundreds of thousands around the world each year, the United States’ top infectious disease expert told lawmakers last week. – READ MORE
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