truepundit--2020-03-13--Disorder in the courts: Federal judge blasts Chief Justice John Roberts

A federal judge leveled harsh accusations against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and the rest of the conservative majority , claiming that they are “ actively participating in undermining American democracy.
” Judge Lynn Adelman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin blasted the Roberts-led court in an article titled “ The Roberts Court ’ s Assault on Democracy , ” set to be published in the Harvard Law & Policy Review .
“ he Roberts Court has been anything but passive , ” wrote Adelman , who was appointed to the bench by President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court ’ s hard-right majority is actively participating in undermining American democracy .
Indeed , the Roberts Court has contributed to ensuring that the political system in the United States pays little attention to ordinary Americans and responds only to the wishes of a relatively small number of powerful corporations and individuals.
” Adelman pointed to two particular types of cases .
First were those dealing with what he called “ direct assaults on democracy such as cases that affect voting rights.
” He said some cases have hurt minorities by weakening the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , the court refused to intervene in partisan gerrymandering .
The second type of case Adelman described was where he said the court “ increased the economic and political power of corporations and wealthy individuals and reduced that of ordinary Americans and entities which represent them.
” These included Citizens United , which said that corporations enjoy free speech protections that allow them to spend large sums in connection with elections .
Adelman said that this decision “ weaponized the First Amendment.
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A federal judge leveled harsh accusations against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and the rest of the conservative majority, claiming that they are “actively participating in undermining American democracy.”
Judge Lynn Adelman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin blasted the Roberts-led court in an article titled “The Roberts Court’s Assault on Democracy,” set to be published in the Harvard Law & Policy Review.
“[T]he Roberts Court has been anything but passive,” wrote Adelman, who was appointed to the bench by President Bill Clinton. “Rather, the Court’s hard-right majority is actively participating in undermining American democracy. Indeed, the Roberts Court has contributed to ensuring that the political system in the United States pays little attention to ordinary Americans and responds only to the wishes of a relatively small number of powerful corporations and individuals.”
Adelman pointed to two particular types of cases. First were those dealing with what he called “direct assaults on democracy such as cases that affect voting rights.” He said some cases have hurt minorities by weakening the Voting Rights Act. In a recent case, the court refused to intervene in partisan gerrymandering.
The second type of case Adelman described was where he said the court “increased the economic and political power of corporations and wealthy individuals and reduced that of ordinary Americans and entities which represent them.” These included Citizens United, which said that corporations enjoy free speech protections that allow them to spend large sums in connection with elections. Adelman said that this decision “weaponized the First Amendment.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--After college cancels classes over coronavirus, 1,000 students gather in street, jump on cars, throw

After college cancels classes over coronavirus, 1,000 students gather in street, jump on cars, throw objects at cops — in apparent celebration

Dayton ( Ohio ) Police and University of Dayton Police were called to a student neighborhood late Tuesday night in @ @ @ @ @ disorderly crowd of about 1,000 that had gathered in the street , WDTN-TV reported .
@ @ @ @ @ the station in a statement that crowd members blocked the street , which prevented emergency @ @ @ @ @ damaged property , jumped on cars , and threw objects in the road , at @ @ @ @ @ in the crowd , which resulted in at least one injury .
But students told @ @ @ @ @ cancellation of classes due to the coronavirus outbreak .
When members of the crowd failed @ @ @ @ @ , police shot pepper balls into the crowd , the chief said , adding that @ @ @ @ @ non-toxic , irritant powder that disperses quickly .
The active ingredient is similar to what @ @ @ @ @ ” The station added that police wore riot gear .
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Dayton (Ohio) Police and University of Dayton Police were called to a student neighborhood late Tuesday night in response to a large, disorderly crowd of about 1,000 that had gathered in the street, WDTN-TV reported.
The university police chief told the station in a statement that crowd members blocked the street, which prevented emergency medical access, and also damaged property, jumped on cars, and threw objects in the road, at officers, and at others in the crowd, which resulted in at least one injury.
Video that shows students blocking Lowes Street. This was before any police action. pic.twitter.com/EX3CK0pQpU — Flyer News (@FlyerNews) March 11, 2020
But students told WDTN they were celebrating the cancellation of classes due to the coronavirus outbreak.
When members of the crowd failed to obey commands to disperse, police shot pepper balls into the crowd, the chief said, adding that the projectiles “deliver a non-toxic, irritant powder that disperses quickly. The active ingredient is similar to what is found in hot sauce.” The station added that police wore riot gear. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Judge Approves Settlement Allowing Hunter Biden’s Finances to Remain Under Wraps

The settlement agreement reached between Hunter Biden and the Arkansas mother of his child earlier this week was approved by the court on Thursday , allowing the former vice president ’ s son to avoid appearing in court and keep his highly scrutinized financial situation under wraps .
The redacted court order filed Thursday mandates that Biden begin making monthly child support payments to Lunden Alexis Roberts on April 1 , pay for the child ’ s health insurance , and reimburse Roberts for legal costs of the case .
All financial information , including both the amount Biden has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his future payments , is redacted from the publicly released order .
The settlement comes after a nearly yearlong legal fight between Biden and Roberts , who filed suit last summer asking the court for an order declaring Biden to be the father of their child and for child support .
After months of avoiding service of the lawsuit , Biden agreed to undergo a paternity test and was declared the father by the court .
Biden has since worked to delay both appearances in court and required financial disclosures , likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and overseas business connections have gotten as his father , former vice president Joe Biden , runs for president .
Earlier this week , Biden ’ s lawyers argued that he was unable to travel to Arkansas for a scheduled deposition due to his current wife ’ s pregnancy , travel restrictions caused by the Wuhan virus , and the media attention on him and his family .
The settlement was reached between the sides hours after the court firmly denied Biden ’ s latest delay attempts .
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The settlement agreement reached between Hunter Biden and the Arkansas mother of his child earlier this week was approved by the court on Thursday, allowing the former vice president’s son to avoid appearing in court and keep his highly scrutinized financial situation under wraps.
The redacted court order filed Thursday mandates that Biden begin making monthly child support payments to Lunden Alexis Roberts on April 1, pay for the child’s health insurance, and reimburse Roberts for legal costs of the case. All financial information, including both the amount Biden has already paid to Roberts and the amount of his future payments, is redacted from the publicly released order.
The settlement comes after a nearly yearlong legal fight between Biden and Roberts, who filed suit last summer asking the court for an order declaring Biden to be the father of their child and for child support. After months of avoiding service of the lawsuit, Biden agreed to undergo a paternity test and was declared the father by the court.
Biden has since worked to delay both appearances in court and required financial disclosures, likely due to the political attention his finances and overseas business connections have gotten as his father, former vice president Joe Biden, runs for president. Earlier this week, Biden’s lawyers argued that he was unable to travel to Arkansas for a scheduled deposition due to his current wife’s pregnancy, travel restrictions caused by the Wuhan virus, and the media attention on him and his family. The settlement was reached between the sides hours after the court firmly denied Biden’s latest delay attempts. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Democrat Ayanna Pressley Seems To Claim ‘Racism’ Responsible For People Not Eating At Chinese Restau

Democrat Ayanna Pressley Seems To Claim ‘Racism’ Responsible For People Not Eating At Chinese Restaurants (VIDEO)

Far-left Rep. Ayanna Pressley ( D-MA ) claimed on Thursday that “ racism ” from the coronavirus was responsible for people not eating at Chinese restaurants .
“ You know , since the beginning of the COVID19 outbreak we have seen not only the spreading of the virus but also a rapid spreading of racism and xenophobia , ” Pressley said .
“ We witnessed it at the highest levels , in fact that the Republican Party fanning irresponsibly these flames .
Um , one colleague tweeted that ‘ everything you need to know about the Chinese coronavirus.
’ ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 32 percent foreign born residents , with more than a quarter immigrating from Asia , ” Pressley continued , “ This painful rhetoric has consequences , restaurants across Boston ’ s China town have seen up to an 80 percent drop in business and I believe that this has everything to do with the rapid spread of misinformation and paranoia .
It is critical that we stand against these inciteful messages and assuage fear in our communities and we do that by dispelling untruths and misinformation .
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Far-left Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) claimed on Thursday that “racism” from the coronavirus was responsible for people not eating at Chinese restaurants.
“You know, since the beginning of the COVID19 outbreak we have seen not only the spreading of the virus but also a rapid spreading of racism and xenophobia,” Pressley said. “We witnessed it at the highest levels, in fact that the Republican Party fanning irresponsibly these flames. Um, one colleague tweeted that ‘everything you need to know about the Chinese coronavirus.’”
.@RepPressley blames “racist” Americans for drop in business at restaurants in Chinatown: “Since the beginning of the covid-19 outbreak, we’ve seen not only the spreading of the virus but also a rapid spreading of racism and xenophobia.” pic.twitter.com/RvC1mMxHHK — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 12, 2020
“My district is home to nearly 32 percent foreign born residents, with more than a quarter immigrating from Asia,” Pressley continued, “This painful rhetoric has consequences, restaurants across Boston’s China town have seen up to an 80 percent drop in business and I believe that this has everything to do with the rapid spread of misinformation and paranoia. It is critical that we stand against these inciteful messages and assuage fear in our communities and we do that by dispelling untruths and misinformation. We can only do that by sharing the facts.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Joe Biden Staffer Claims Trump ‘Decided’ to Let Coronavirus Get ‘Out of Hand’

A top staffer in Joe Biden ’ s campaign took to Twitter on Wednesday to claim President Trump “ decided @ @ @ @ @ get “ out of hand.
” Musing after the President ’ s Oval Office address @ @ @ @ @ “ Sure seems like this is getting out of hand and Donald Trump decided to @ @ @ @ @ ” Flaherty is the Biden campaign ’ s digital director .
His accusation comes as @ @ @ @ @ to put “ politics aside , stop the partisanship , and unify as one nation @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

A top staffer in Joe Biden’s campaign took to Twitter on Wednesday to claim President Trump “decided” to let the coronavirus get “out of hand.”
Musing after the President’s Oval Office address, Rob Flaherty wrote, “Sure seems like this is getting out of hand and Donald Trump decided to let it be this way.”
Sure seems like this is getting out of hand and Donald Trump decided to let it be this way. — Rob Flaherty (@Rob_Flaherty) March 12, 2020
Flaherty is the Biden campaign’s digital director. His accusation comes as the President called on Americans to put “politics aside, stop the partisanship, and unify as one nation and one family.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--WATCH: Pelosi repeatedly struggles to say ‘epidemiology’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought to reassure Americans that Democrats are on stop of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ saying it .
During her weekly news conference on Thursday , Pelosi on two different @ @ @ @ @ epidemiology , ” and in Porky Pig fashion , just switched to a different word @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Oh Nance, that’s not why you don’t want to use that word. Say it slow “epidemiology” pic.twitter.com/jQK0IuRpmr — Tudor Dixon (@TudorDixon) March 12, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought to reassure Americans that Democrats are on stop of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. — she just had trouble saying it.
During her weekly news conference on Thursday, Pelosi on two different occasions tried to say “epidemiology,” and in Porky Pig fashion, just switched to a different word. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Brazilian Official Photographed With Trump and Pence Tests Positive for the Coronavirus

A Brazilian official who was photographed over the weekend at Mar-a-Lago with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , according to a report by Estadao , though Trump continues to downplay the @ @ @ @ @ Fabio Wajngarten who is the press secretary to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro ’ s tested @ @ @ @ @ .
Only a few days before , the aide posted a photo of himself standing @ @ @ @ @ a “ Make Brazil Great Again ” hat .
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A Brazilian official who was photographed over the weekend at Mar-a-Lago with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a report by Estadao, though Trump continues to downplay the risk of the virus.
Fabio Wajngarten who is the press secretary to Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday.
The guy standing to Trump’s left just tested positive for coronavirus, according to Brazilian media. Fabio Wajngarten posted this photo, taken during meetings at Mar-a-Lago, five days ago. pic.twitter.com/qioU4qIlxl — Gabriel Stargardter (@gabstargardter) March 12, 2020
Only a few days before, the aide posted a photo of himself standing beside Donald Trump, wearing a “Make Brazil Great Again” hat. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Nancy Pelosi Demands Apology from Kevin McCarthy over ‘Bigoted’ Coronavirus Tweet

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) on Tuesday accused Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy ( D-CA ) of sending @ @ @ @ @ on the coronavirus for noting its place of origin and demanded him to delete his @ @ @ @ @ ” McCarthy took to social media on Monday , posting a link to the Centers @ @ @ @ @ ( CDC ) website to assist Americans in staying informed on the novel coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ know about the Chinese coronavirus can be found on one , regularly-updated website , ” @ @ @ @ @ issue with McCarthy ’ s description .
Referring to the virus ’ s country of @ @ @ @ @ House speaker , is “ bigoted.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on Tuesday accused Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-CA) of sending a “bigoted” message on the coronavirus for noting its place of origin and demanded him to delete his message and “apologize immediately.”
McCarthy took to social media on Monday, posting a link to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website to assist Americans in staying informed on the novel coronavirus.
“Everything you need to know about the Chinese coronavirus can be found on one, regularly-updated website,” McCarthy explained:
Bigoted statements which spread misinformation and blame Asians and the Asian American community for #coronavirus make us all less safe. @GOPLeader must delete this tweet and apologize immediately. pic.twitter.com/twzCcVAWDH — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) March 10, 2020
Pelosi took issue with McCarthy’s description. Referring to the virus’s country of origin, according to the House speaker, is “bigoted.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--After Funneling Half a Million Dollars to Her Political Consultant—And Denying Relationship—Ilhan Om

After Funneling Half a Million Dollars to Her Political Consultant—And Denying Relationship—Ilhan Omar Marries Him

Democratic representative Ilhan Omar ( Minn. ) married her top political consultant , whose firm received more than half a million dollars from Omar ’ s campaign coffers last year .
Omar denied allegations of an affair with Tim Mynett , her top campaign consultant , after reports surfaced last August alleging the two were romantically involved .
During this time , cash flowed freely from Omar ’ s campaign to the E Street Group , a consulting firm owned by Mynett .
“ Got Married !
From partners in politics to life partners , so blessed .
Alhamdulillah , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night Instagram post with a photo of herself and Mynett .
Throughout 2019 , Omar funneled $ 525,000 to Mynett ’ s firm for consulting , direct mail , research services , travel expenses , advertisements , and graphic designs .
The payments to Mynett ’ s firm steadily increased as the year progressed .
During the last three months of 2019 , Omar ’ s campaign spent $ 404,000 .
Mynett ’ s firm received $ 215,000 of that amount , more than 50 percent of the campaign ’ s total expenditures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ex-wife , Dr. Beth Mynett , said in divorce papers that her husband was involved with Omar .
“ The parties physically separated on or about April 7 , 2019 , when Defendant told Plaintiff that he was romantically involved with and in love with another woman , Ilhan Omar , ” court papers said .
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Democratic representative Ilhan Omar (Minn.) married her top political consultant, whose firm received more than half a million dollars from Omar’s campaign coffers last year.
Omar denied allegations of an affair with Tim Mynett, her top campaign consultant, after reports surfaced last August alleging the two were romantically involved. During this time, cash flowed freely from Omar’s campaign to the E Street Group, a consulting firm owned by Mynett.
“Got Married! From partners in politics to life partners, so blessed. Alhamdulillah,” the congresswoman wrote in a Wednesday night Instagram post with a photo of herself and Mynett.
Throughout 2019, Omar funneled $525,000 to Mynett’s firm for consulting, direct mail, research services, travel expenses, advertisements, and graphic designs. The payments to Mynett’s firm steadily increased as the year progressed. During the last three months of 2019, Omar’s campaign spent $404,000. Mynett’s firm received $215,000 of that amount, more than 50 percent of the campaign’s total expenditures.
The affair went public after Mynett’s ex-wife, Dr. Beth Mynett, said in divorce papers that her husband was involved with Omar. “The parties physically separated on or about April 7, 2019, when Defendant told Plaintiff that he was romantically involved with and in love with another woman, Ilhan Omar,” court papers said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Disneyland Shuts Down Because of Coronavirus

On Thursday afternoon , The Walt Disney Company announced that Disneyland would be closed , issuing this statement : As a result of the growing Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) pandemic , the Disneyland Resort , including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is closing to guests on Friday , effective immediately .
While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort , after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California ’ s executive order and in the best interests of our guests and employees , we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 through the end of the month .
The hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday march 16 , to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements ; Downtown Disney will remain open .
We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidelines of federal and state officials and health agencies .
Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time .
Disneyland Resort will work with guests who wish to change or cancel their visits , and will provide refunds to those who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We anticipate heavy call volume over the next several days and appreciate guests ’ patience as we wrok hard to respond to all inquiries .
Variety noted , “ It ’ s only the fourth time in history that Disneyland in Anaheim , Calif. , has fully suspended operations .
The other instances were Sept. 11 attacks , the morning after JFK ’ s assassination and the Northridge earthquake .
It ’ s unclear if Walt Disney World in Orlando , Fla. , will remain open.
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On Thursday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company announced that Disneyland would be closed, issuing this statement:
As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is closing to guests on Friday, effective immediately.
While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interests of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the end of the month.
The hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday march 16, to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements; Downtown Disney will remain open. We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidelines of federal and state officials and health agencies. Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time.
Disneyland Resort will work with guests who wish to change or cancel their visits, and will provide refunds to those who have hotel bookings during this closure period. We anticipate heavy call volume over the next several days and appreciate guests’ patience as we wrok hard to respond to all inquiries.
Variety noted, “It’s only the fourth time in history that Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., has fully suspended operations. The other instances were Sept. 11 attacks, the morning after JFK’s assassination and the Northridge earthquake. It’s unclear if Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., will remain open.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Report: Schumer Gets Slammed With Multiple Ethics Complaints After His Threats Against Kavanaugh and

Report: Schumer Gets Slammed With Multiple Ethics Complaints After His Threats Against Kavanaugh and Gorsuch

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , D-N.Y. , is the subject of several ethics complaints following his controversial remarks directed @ @ @ @ @ Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh .
In the days following Schumer ’ s statements at an @ @ @ @ @ court building – comments some described as a threat – complaints were sent to the @ @ @ @ @ New York bar ’ s Grievance Committee , alleging that the Democratic leader ’ s @ @ @ @ @ “ At a minimum , Attorney/Senator Schumer ’ s statements appear to be improper conduct @ @ @ @ @ and fitness to practice law in New York , ” attorney Joseph Gioconda wrote in @ @ @ @ @ New York ’ s Grievance Committee for the Second Judicial District , where Schumer is @ @ @ @ @ event hosted by the Center for Reproductive Rights as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments @ @ @ @ @ a Louisiana abortion law , Schumer had issued a warning to the two justices appointed @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is the subject of several ethics complaints following his controversial remarks directed toward Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
In the days following Schumer’s statements at an abortion rights rally outside the court building – comments some described as a threat – complaints were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee and the New York bar’s Grievance Committee, alleging that the Democratic leader’s remarks violated ethics rules.
“At a minimum, Attorney/Senator Schumer’s statements appear to be improper conduct that reflects upon his character and fitness to practice law in New York,” attorney Joseph Gioconda wrote in a letter sent Monday to New York’s Grievance Committee for the Second Judicial District, where Schumer is admitted.
Speaking at an event hosted by the Center for Reproductive Rights as the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case focusing on a Louisiana abortion law, Schumer had issued a warning to the two justices appointed by President Trump. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--CA Dem Who Owes $145,000 in Back Taxes Blocks Tax Lien Disclosure Bill

A California Democrat who owes nearly $ 145,000 in unpaid federal income taxes voted on Wednesday to block a bill requiring members of Congress to disclose tax liens .
The IRS filed a tax lien against Rep. T.J. Cox ( D. , Calif. ) in January , listing nearly $ 87,000 and $ 57,000 in unpaid federal income taxes from 2016 and 2017 , respectively .
The congressman on Wednesday voted to block legislation that would force politicians to reveal such liens in congressional financial disclosures .
The bill would also garnish federal wages from elected officials until the debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cox faces a tough reelection fight in 2020 against former California Republican representative David Valadao , who Cox defeated by less than 1 point in the closest congressional race of 2018 .
While election observers , including the Cook Political Report , rate the 21st Congressional District as “ lean Democratic , ” Republicans have seen positive signs that they will be able to flip the district following the March primary .
California has open primaries in which the two candidates with the most votes , regardless of party , face off in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent of the primary vote , compared with Cox ’ s 36 percent .
The Valadao campaign rebuked Cox for his vote in a comment to the Washington Free Beacon , accusing the Democrat of prioritizing his bank account over his official duties .
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A California Democrat who owes nearly $145,000 in unpaid federal income taxes voted on Wednesday to block a bill requiring members of Congress to disclose tax liens.
The IRS filed a tax lien against Rep. T.J. Cox (D., Calif.) in January, listing nearly $87,000 and $57,000 in unpaid federal income taxes from 2016 and 2017, respectively. The congressman on Wednesday voted to block legislation that would force politicians to reveal such liens in congressional financial disclosures. The bill would also garnish federal wages from elected officials until the debt is resolved.
The vote comes as Cox faces a tough reelection fight in 2020 against former California Republican representative David Valadao, who Cox defeated by less than 1 point in the closest congressional race of 2018. While election observers, including the Cook Political Report, rate the 21st Congressional District as “lean Democratic,” Republicans have seen positive signs that they will be able to flip the district following the March primary. California has open primaries in which the two candidates with the most votes, regardless of party, face off in the general election. Valadao received 53 percent of the primary vote, compared with Cox’s 36 percent.
The Valadao campaign rebuked Cox for his vote in a comment to the Washington Free Beacon, accusing the Democrat of prioritizing his bank account over his official duties. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Trump: Pelosi’s Coronavirus Bill Stuffed with Unrelated ‘Goodies’ for Democrats

President Donald Trump said he did not support the proposed emergency funding bill by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released on @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
When asked by reporters if he supported the bill , Trump replied , @ @ @ @ @ are things that are in there that have nothing to do with what we are @ @ @ @ @ House Democrats rushed to release a bill on Wednesday night at 11:00 p.m. that was @ @ @ @ @ The bill did not address issues that the president asked for , including a payroll @ @ @ @ @ indicated that Democrats were using the crisis to push through partisan proposals .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ for them to get some of the goodies that they haven ’ t been able @ @ @ @ @ 25 years , ” Trump said .
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President Donald Trump said he did not support the proposed emergency funding bill by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released on Wednesday night to fight the coronavirus.
When asked by reporters if he supported the bill, Trump replied, “No, because there are things that are in there that have nothing to do with what we are talking about.”
Pelosi and House Democrats rushed to release a bill on Wednesday night at 11:00 p.m. that was about 124 pages long. The bill did not address issues that the president asked for, including a payroll tax cut. But Trump indicated that Democrats were using the crisis to push through partisan proposals.
“It’s not a way for them to get some of the goodies that they haven’t been able to get for the past 25 years,” Trump said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--‘Buy American!’ President Trump To Sign Executive Order Ending Reliance On Chinese Medical Supplies

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday “ insisting on American-made medical supplies and pharmaceuticals in response to the coronavirus outbreak , ” according to Fox News .
He will also direct his cabinet to improve the availability of industrial single-use face masks and general-use respirators to health care professionals who have , in recent days , had to rely on commercially available face masks or resort to re-using masks that are supposed to be for one-time use only .
The measure comes , Becker ’ s Hospital Review reports , “ as health systems around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protective N95 face masks , which filter out about 95 percent of all airborne particles.
” “ President Trump is focused on the health of the American people , and so his administration has taken action to provide protection to manufacturers that will enable production of millions of additional masks for our healthcare providers , ” a memo from the White House , released following the president ’ s address from the Oval Office Wednesday night , read .
Although details of the executive order are scarce , Sen. Marco Rubio told Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very strong first step toward increasing domestic production by enforcing Buy American requirements for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies , as well as fast-tracking approval ” from the Federal Food and Drug Administration for coronavirus tests , treatments , medications , and other assorted needs .
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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Thursday “insisting on American-made medical supplies and pharmaceuticals in response to the coronavirus outbreak,” according to Fox News.
He will also direct his cabinet to improve the availability of industrial single-use face masks and general-use respirators to health care professionals who have, in recent days, had to rely on commercially available face masks or resort to re-using masks that are supposed to be for one-time use only. The measure comes, Becker’s Hospital Review reports, “as health systems around the country grapple with dwindling supplies of protective N95 face masks, which filter out about 95 percent of all airborne particles.”
“President Trump is focused on the health of the American people, and so his administration has taken action to provide protection to manufacturers that will enable production of millions of additional masks for our healthcare providers,” a memo from the White House, released following the president’s address from the Oval Office Wednesday night, read.
Although details of the executive order are scarce, Sen. Marco Rubio told Fox News that the measure is “a very strong first step toward increasing domestic production by enforcing Buy American requirements for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, as well as fast-tracking approval” from the Federal Food and Drug Administration for coronavirus tests, treatments, medications, and other assorted needs. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--China hints at denying Americans life-saving coronavirus drugs

Now that the number of new people infected with the coronavirus in China is slowing down , the country ’ s Communist Party is ratcheting up threats against the West , with a particularly nasty warning about access to life-saving drugs aimed at the United States .
In an article in Xinhua , the state-run media agency that ’ s largely considered the mouthpiece of the party , Beijing bragged about its handling of COVID-19 , a virus that originated in the city of Wuhan and has spread quickly around the world , killing nearly 5,000 people and infecting thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China could impose pharmaceutical export controls which would plunge America into “ the mighty sea of coronavirus.
” The disturbing threats made during a global pandemic as well as the scary consequences if that threat becomes real highlight just how tight China ’ s grip is on the global supply chain .
Already , the Food and Drug Administration has announced the first drug shortage related to the coronavirus .
Though it did not disclose which drug was in short supply , the FDA did say it could not access enough raw components @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That doesn ’ t come as a surprise to Sen. Marco Rubio , R-Fla , who told Fox News on Thursday that America is “ dangerously reliant ” on China for the production of critical goods , including parts for technologies needed to fight COVID-19 .
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Now that the number of new people infected with the coronavirus in China is slowing down, the country’s Communist Party is ratcheting up threats against the West, with a particularly nasty warning about access to life-saving drugs aimed at the United States.
In an article in Xinhua, the state-run media agency that’s largely considered the mouthpiece of the party, Beijing bragged about its handling of COVID-19, a virus that originated in the city of Wuhan and has spread quickly around the world, killing nearly 5,000 people and infecting thousands more. The article also claimed that China could impose pharmaceutical export controls which would plunge America into “the mighty sea of coronavirus.”
The disturbing threats made during a global pandemic as well as the scary consequences if that threat becomes real highlight just how tight China’s grip is on the global supply chain. Already, the Food and Drug Administration has announced the first drug shortage related to the coronavirus. Though it did not disclose which drug was in short supply, the FDA did say it could not access enough raw components needed because they are made in China.
That doesn’t come as a surprise to Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, who told Fox News on Thursday that America is “dangerously reliant” on China for the production of critical goods, including parts for technologies needed to fight COVID-19. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--CNN’s Jim Acosta Calls Trump Racist For Pointing Out Origin of Coronavirus – Just Weeks After He Did

CNN’s Jim Acosta Calls Trump Racist For Pointing Out Origin of Coronavirus – Just Weeks After He Did the Same Thing

CNN reporter Jim Acosta accused President Trump of ‘ xenophobia ’ for pointing out the foreign origins of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ thing himself weeks earlier .
In an address to the nation from the Oval Office @ @ @ @ @ updated Americans on what steps his administration is taking in order to blunt the spread @ @ @ @ @ noted – accurately – that the coronavirus outbreak “ started in China ” and that @ @ @ @ @ on “ the most aggressive and comprehensive effort to confront a foreign virus in modern @ @ @ @ @ to his equally unintelligent colleague Chris Cuomo at anti-Trump headquarters , and declared the President @ @ @ @ @ to be – you guessed it – racist !
“ The other thing , Chris @ @ @ @ @ should point out , at one point during the address the president referred to the @ @ @ @ @ ‘ foreign virus , ’ ” Acosta recorded for his diary .
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CNN reporter Jim Acosta accused President Trump of ‘xenophobia’ for pointing out the foreign origins of the coronavirus, despite doing the same thing himself weeks earlier.
In an address to the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night, the President updated Americans on what steps his administration is taking in order to blunt the spread of the disease.
On CNN, Chief White House Correspondent Jim Acosta says President @realDonaldTrump referring to the coronavirus as a “foreign virus” “smacks of xenophobia.” pic.twitter.com/1aibFjZp5R — Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 12, 2020
Trump noted – accurately – that the coronavirus outbreak “started in China” and that the White House was embarking on “the most aggressive and comprehensive effort to confront a foreign virus in modern history.”
Acosta reported back to his equally unintelligent colleague Chris Cuomo at anti-Trump headquarters, and declared the President’s perfectly correct statements to be – you guessed it – racist!
“The other thing, Chris, that I think we should point out, at one point during the address the president referred to the Coronavirus as a quote, ‘foreign virus,’” Acosta recorded for his diary. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Report: New Docs Show FBI Knew by 2017 Flynn and Trump Weren’t Part of Any “Russian Collusion”

The newly declassified documents are FBI memos , interview notes , and court filings .
Solomon reported that these docs @ @ @ @ @ President Trump ’ s January 20 , 2017 inauguration the FBI knew that General Michael @ @ @ @ @ agent .
The FBI also knew that Trump was not involved in any “ Russian @ @ @ @ @ absurd conspiracy theory dragged on and on .
In addition , the notes also indicated @ @ @ @ @ ’ s dossier was likely bogus .
What a scam job they pulled on the @ @ @ @ @ the News ” is John Solomon ’ s new website .
And he obtained a @ @ @ @ @ sent to Flynn ’ s lawyers that said , “ According to an internal DOJ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , after the Jan. 24 interview , the FBI advised that based on the @ @ @ @ @ believe Flynn was acting as an agent of Russia.
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Award-winning investigative journalist John Soloman uncovered a bombshell in newly declassified documents.
The newly declassified documents are FBI memos, interview notes, and court filings. Solomon reported that these docs now prove that shortly after President Trump’s January 20, 2017 inauguration the FBI knew that General Michael Flynn was not a Russian agent.
The FBI also knew that Trump was not involved in any “Russian collusion,” yet that absurd conspiracy theory dragged on and on.
In addition, the notes also indicated that everyone knew Christopher Steele’s dossier was likely bogus.
What a scam job they pulled on the American people.
“Just the News” is John Solomon’s new website. And he obtained a Special Counsel letter from 2018 sent to Flynn’s lawyers that said, “According to an internal DOJ memo dated January 30, 2017, after the Jan. 24 interview, the FBI advised that based on the interview the FBI did not believe Flynn was acting as an agent of Russia.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Biden Deploys Debunked Attack in Attempt to Capitalize on Coronavirus

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is working to capitalize on President Donald Trump ’ s management of the coronavirus crisis , accusing the Trump administration of “ severe shortcomings ” in its response to the pandemic .
But Biden deployed an already-debunked Democratic talking point in Thursday remarks aimed at showcasing his own ability to lead the country through the crisis .
The former vice president falsely stated that the Trump administration has cut investments in global health , a claim the Washington Post ’ s fact checker rated “ Three Pinocchios ” just days ago .
“ By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this administration has left us woefully unprepared for the exact crisis we now face , ” Biden said in his address .
The attack mirrored a February tweet from Sen. Chris Murphy ( D. , Conn. ) that accused Trump of shutting down “ 37 of 47 global anti-pandemic programs.
” Both Biden and Murphy were referring to the Global Health Security Agenda ( GHSA ) , which the United States helped fund through a $ 600 million supplemental package to the CDC in 2015 .
As the initial funding dwindled in early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration would scale back GHSA operations in all but 10 countries .
But the cuts never happened , and the Trump administration ’ s proposed 2021 budget includes an increase in the GHSA ’ s annual appropriation .
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Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is working to capitalize on President Donald Trump’s management of the coronavirus crisis, accusing the Trump administration of “severe shortcomings” in its response to the pandemic.
But Biden deployed an already-debunked Democratic talking point in Thursday remarks aimed at showcasing his own ability to lead the country through the crisis. The former vice president falsely stated that the Trump administration has cut investments in global health, a claim the Washington Post’s fact checker rated “Three Pinocchios” just days ago.
“By cutting our investment in global health, this administration has left us woefully unprepared for the exact crisis we now face,” Biden said in his address. The attack mirrored a February tweet from Sen. Chris Murphy (D., Conn.) that accused Trump of shutting down “37 of 47 global anti-pandemic programs.”
Both Biden and Murphy were referring to the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), which the United States helped fund through a $600 million supplemental package to the CDC in 2015. As the initial funding dwindled in early 2018, reports emerged suggesting the Trump administration would scale back GHSA operations in all but 10 countries. But the cuts never happened, and the Trump administration’s proposed 2021 budget includes an increase in the GHSA’s annual appropriation. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Brazil President Bolsonaro’s son claims father tested negative for coronavirus despite earlier repor

Brazil President Bolsonaro’s son claims father tested negative for coronavirus despite earlier reports

Brazil ’ s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus , his son Eduardo told Fox News , contradicting earlier reports that the South American leader had tested positive .
Reports out of Brazil had initially indicated Bolsonaro had tested positive , and his son appeared to confirm this to Fox News earlier Friday , adding that further testing was being done to confirm the diagnosis and the second set of testing was expected later in the day .
However , in a subsequent appearance on “ America ’ s Newsroom , ” Eduardo denied his father had ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolsonaro if he could confirm his father had first tested positive for the virus and what had happened in between then .
“ I don ’ t have this information , ” he replied .
“ The information I have is the results that just came up telling that he is negative for coronavirus .
I never listened that it was positive in the first exam .
This is something that I don ’ t know .
But , uh , everything ’ s good now.
” Bolsonaro then told Smith , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test for the virus .
“ I have to get more information about what is going on because together with Bolsonaro , there were other guys , other people in the same team that went to the U.S .
So , we are also waiting for the exams about the other guys.
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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested negative for coronavirus, his son Eduardo told Fox News, contradicting earlier reports that the South American leader had tested positive.
Reports out of Brazil had initially indicated Bolsonaro had tested positive, and his son appeared to confirm this to Fox News earlier Friday, adding that further testing was being done to confirm the diagnosis and the second set of testing was expected later in the day.
However, in a subsequent appearance on “America’s Newsroom,” Eduardo denied his father had ever tested positive.
Host Sandra Smith asked Bolsonaro if he could confirm his father had first tested positive for the virus and what had happened in between then.
“I don’t have this information,” he replied. “The information I have is the results that just came up telling that he is negative for coronavirus. I never listened that it was positive in the first exam. This is something that I don’t know. But, uh, everything’s good now.”
Bolsonaro then told Smith, to his knowledge, this was his first test for the virus.
“I have to get more information about what is going on because together with Bolsonaro, there were other guys, other people in the same team that went to the U.S. So, we are also waiting for the exams about the other guys.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban intends to provide financial support to hourly workers harmed by s

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban intends to provide financial support to hourly workers harmed by suspension of NBA season

The NBA suspended it ’ s season , and it ’ s unclear when or if it will resume games @ @ @ @ @ associated with the league — star players , owners , executives — will take a @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be more than OK .
The primary victims of the suspension are the @ @ @ @ @ teams and arenas .
Workers who , when they are unable to work , do @ @ @ @ @ could include ushers , vendors , security , and others .
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark @ @ @ @ @ right after the league announced it was suspending the season , he announced his intention @ @ @ @ @ those workers who will be most impacted .
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The NBA suspended it’s season, and it’s unclear when or if it will resume games. The most well-known people associated with the league — star players, owners, executives — will take a financial hit, but they’ll be more than OK.
“I reached out … to find out what it would cost to financially support people who aren’t going to be able to come to work.” –Mark Cuban on his plan for Mavericks employees during the NBA suspension pic.twitter.com/McOl1vHUqO — ESPN (@espn) March 12, 2020
The primary victims of the suspension are the many hourly workers associated with teams and arenas. Workers who, when they are unable to work, do not get paid. This could include ushers, vendors, security, and others.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban understands this, and right after the league announced it was suspending the season, he announced his intention to ease the pain on those workers who will be most impacted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Experts: China Carving Lungs Out of Political Prisoners to Treat Coronavirus

WASHINGTON , DC — China is likely using lungs taken from living political prisoners to treat coronavirus patients , a doctoral researcher told Breitbart News , confirming revelations by a Chinese labor camp survivor during an event on Capitol Hill Tuesday .
China targets imprisoned religious minorities for organ harvesting , particularly from its Falun Gong and predominantly Muslim Uyghur communities .
Chinese labor camp survivor Yu Ming is a practitioner of Falun Gong , a spiritual movement that Beijing considers a dangerous anti-communist cult .
Matthew Robertson , a China studies researcher at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report on organ procurement and extrajudicial executions in the communist country , translated Yu ’ s Chinese-language comments .
During the event Tuesday , Yu indicated that unscrupulous doctors in China used the harvested organs for recent double-lung transplants performed on people suffering from coronavirus , Robertson said .
After the event , Robertson confirmed Yu ’ s comments to Breitbart News .
“ The authorities would say they were obviously donated , but one can raise reasonable objections as to whether that was in the least plausible , ” he said .
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WASHINGTON, DC — China is likely using lungs taken from living political prisoners to treat coronavirus patients, a doctoral researcher told Breitbart News, confirming revelations by a Chinese labor camp survivor during an event on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
China targets imprisoned religious minorities for organ harvesting, particularly from its Falun Gong and predominantly Muslim Uyghur communities.
Chinese labor camp survivor Yu Ming is a practitioner of Falun Gong, a spiritual movement that Beijing considers a dangerous anti-communist cult.
Matthew Robertson, a China studies researcher at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) who authored a new report on organ procurement and extrajudicial executions in the communist country, translated Yu’s Chinese-language comments.
During the event Tuesday, Yu indicated that unscrupulous doctors in China used the harvested organs for recent double-lung transplants performed on people suffering from coronavirus, Robertson said.
After the event, Robertson confirmed Yu’s comments to Breitbart News.
“The authorities would say they [the lungs used for the transplants] were obviously donated, but one can raise reasonable objections as to whether that was in the least plausible,” he said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Major sports leagues in the US halt play or exclude fans over coronavirus outbreaks

Perhaps nothing illustrates the wide-ranging effects the novel coronavirus has had on the United States as the state it left major US sports in on Thursday .
By the afternoon , most professional leagues and the governing body of major college sports had canceled or postponed a slew of games and major events .
Some elected to go ahead — without fans in the stands .
“ This is time for big events like March Madness , big events like these big sports arena things to take a pause for the next four to six to eight weeks , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert Redfield said at a House Oversight Committee hearing in Washington , “ while we see what happens with this outbreak in this nation.
” The National Basketball Association announced Wednesday night it would suspend its season after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus .
The first player , identified by ESPN and other outlets as all-star center Rudy Gobert , was later joined by a second Jazz player who tested positive , the team said Thursday .
The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) on Thursday canceled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Division I basketball tournament and the biggest annual event in college basketball — as well as other winter and spring NCAA championships .
“ This decision is based on the evolving Covid-19 public health threat , our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic , and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities , ” NCAA said in a statement .
Major League Baseball will cancel its remaining spring training schedule and delay Opening Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by at least two weeks , the league said Thursday .
“ Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our players , employees and fans , ” the league said in a statement .
“ MLB will continue to undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts .
We send our best wishes to all individuals and communities that have been impacted by coronavirus.
” The National Hockey League said it would suspend its season , effective immediately .
The league had been preparing for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnecessary measures , ” Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement .
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Perhaps nothing illustrates the wide-ranging effects the novel coronavirus has had on the United States as the state it left major US sports in on Thursday.
By the afternoon, most professional leagues and the governing body of major college sports had canceled or postponed a slew of games and major events. Some elected to go ahead — without fans in the stands.
“This is time for big events like March Madness, big events like these big sports arena things to take a pause for the next four to six to eight weeks,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield said at a House Oversight Committee hearing in Washington, “while we see what happens with this outbreak in this nation.”
The National Basketball Association announced Wednesday night it would suspend its season after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus.
The first player, identified by ESPN and other outlets as all-star center Rudy Gobert, was later joined by a second Jazz player who tested positive, the team said Thursday.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Thursday canceled March Madness — the men’s Division I basketball tournament and the biggest annual event in college basketball — as well as other winter and spring NCAA championships.
“This decision is based on the evolving Covid-19 public health threat, our ability to ensure the events do not contribute to spread of the pandemic, and the impracticality of hosting such events at any time during this academic year given ongoing decisions by other entities,” NCAA said in a statement.
Major League Baseball will cancel its remaining spring training schedule and delay Opening Day — scheduled for March 26 — back by at least two weeks, the league said Thursday.
“Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our players, employees and fans,” the league said in a statement. “MLB will continue to undertake the precautions and best practices recommended by public health experts. We send our best wishes to all individuals and communities that have been impacted by coronavirus.”
The National Hockey League said it would suspend its season, effective immediately.
The league had been preparing for the developments without “taking premature or unnecessary measures,” Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Islamic Scholar Who Said Coronavirus Was “Allah’s Punishment” Gets Coronavirus

An Islamic scholar who said the coronavirus was “ Allah ’ s punishment ” for China ’ s treatment of Muslims now has coronavirus .
Back in February , Hadi Al-Modarresi , who is based in Iran , said that the coronavirus outbreak was “ undoubtedly an act of Allah that is divine punishment against the Chinese for their treatment , mockery , and disrespect towards Muslims and Islam , ” reported MEMRI-TV .
“ It is obvious that the spread of this virus is an act of Allah .
How do we know this ?
The spread of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vast country , the population of which makes up one seventh of humanity , ” said Al-Modarresi .
“ More than a billion people live in that country .
The authorities in that country are tyrannical and they laid siege to more than a million Muslims and placed them under house arrest .
The journalists in that country began to mock the niqab of Muslim women and they forced Muslim men to eat pork and drink wine .
Allah sent a disease upon them and this disease laid siege to 40 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been forced upon them , both men and women , by Allah , by means of the state authorities and officials , ” he added .
It is now being reported that Al-Modarresi has contracted coronavirus , meaning that Allah must obviously be punishing him for wrongdoing .
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An Islamic scholar who said the coronavirus was “Allah’s punishment” for China’s treatment of Muslims now has coronavirus.
Back in February, Hadi Al-Modarresi, who is based in Iran, said that the coronavirus outbreak was “undoubtedly an act of Allah that is divine punishment against the Chinese for their treatment, mockery, and disrespect towards Muslims and Islam,” reported MEMRI-TV.
“It is obvious that the spread of this virus is an act of Allah. How do we know this? The spread of the coronavirus began in China, an ancient and vast country, the population of which makes up one seventh of humanity,” said Al-Modarresi.
“More than a billion people live in that country. The authorities in that country are tyrannical and they laid siege to more than a million Muslims and placed them under house arrest. The journalists in that country began to mock the niqab of Muslim women and they forced Muslim men to eat pork and drink wine. Allah sent a disease upon them and this disease laid siege to 40 million [Chinese people]. The same niqab that they mocked has been forced upon them, both men and women, by Allah, by means of the state authorities and officials,” he added.
It is now being reported that Al-Modarresi has contracted coronavirus, meaning that Allah must obviously be punishing him for wrongdoing. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--‘Just The Beginning’: Trump Strikes Notorious Mexican Drug Cartel, 600+ Arrests Made

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday the results from a massive federal operation targeting the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación ( CJNG ) , which is one of the most notorious drug cartels in Mexico .
The Justice Department ( DOJ ) and the Drug Enforcement Agency ( DEA ) revealed that over 600 arrests had been made as a result of Project Python , which started late last year .
“ Project Python marks the most comprehensive action to date in the Department of Justice ’ s campaign to disrupt , dismantle , and ultimately destroy CJNG , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Criminal Division said during a press conference .
“ When President Trump signed an Executive Order prioritizing the dismantlement of transnational criminal organizations , the Department of Justice answered the call and took direct aim at CJNG .
We deemed CJNG one of the highest-priority transnational organized crime threats we face .
And with Project Python , we are delivering results in the face of that threat for the American people.
” President Donald Trump ’ s Executive Order 13773 instructed federal officials to identify , interdict , disrupt , and dismantle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ top priority of Trump ’ s .
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The Trump administration announced on Wednesday the results from a massive federal operation targeting the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), which is one of the most notorious drug cartels in Mexico.
The Justice Department (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) revealed that over 600 arrests had been made as a result of Project Python, which started late last year.
“Project Python marks the most comprehensive action to date in the Department of Justice’s campaign to disrupt, dismantle, and ultimately destroy CJNG,” Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Criminal Division said during a press conference. “When President Trump signed an Executive Order prioritizing the dismantlement of transnational criminal organizations, the Department of Justice answered the call and took direct aim at CJNG. We deemed CJNG one of the highest-priority transnational organized crime threats we face. And with Project Python, we are delivering results in the face of that threat for the American people.”
President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 13773 instructed federal officials to identify, interdict, disrupt, and dismantle drug cartels, which has been a top priority of Trump’s. –READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-13--Fmr Coronavirus Patient: ‘The Hysteria Has Just Gotten Out of Control’

Friday on “ Fox & Friends , ” 65-year-old Jerri Jorgensen , a former Diamond Princess cruise ship coronavirus patient , detailed her sickness and the fallout since being diagnosed with the disease .
Jorgenson revealed after running a slight fever and feeling “ a bit off ” for a few hours on the cruise ship , she is no longer testing positive for COVID-19 .
She said the “ hysteria ” since she has gotten back home to Utah has gotten “ out of control.
” “ The hysteria has just gotten out of control , ” Jorgenson declared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone — I don ’ t get the toilet paper thing .
I really don ’ t. ” “ hen I went to my gym , everyone was hugging me — even people that I didn ’ t know were hugging me and saying , ‘ Oh , I ’ ve been following your story .
It ’ s so good to have you back.
’ Everything was great .
I get home , get a call from management saying , ‘ We just need to be careful because we have a lot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I go , ‘ I ’ m a senior citizen , wait , what about me ?
’ And I ’ m the safest one in the gym — probably the safest person in Utah because I ’ ve been through quarantine and tested more than once negative , ” Jorgensen outlined .
“ It is what it is.
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Friday on “Fox & Friends,” 65-year-old Jerri Jorgensen, a former Diamond Princess cruise ship coronavirus patient, detailed her sickness and the fallout since being diagnosed with the disease.
Jorgenson revealed after running a slight fever and feeling “a bit off” for a few hours on the cruise ship, she is no longer testing positive for COVID-19. She said the “hysteria” since she has gotten back home to Utah has gotten “out of control.”
“The hysteria has just gotten out of control,” Jorgenson declared. “All the toilet paper being gone — I don’t get the toilet paper thing. I really don’t.”
“[W]hen I went to my gym, everyone was hugging me — even people that I didn’t know were hugging me and saying, ‘Oh, I’ve been following your story. It’s so good to have you back.’ Everything was great. I get home, get a call from management saying, ‘We just need to be careful because we have a lot of senior citizens in our gym.’ I go, ‘I’m a senior citizen, wait, what about me?’ And I’m the safest one in the gym — probably the safest person in Utah because I’ve been through quarantine and tested more than once negative,” Jorgensen outlined. “It is what it is.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-12--NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to take place ‘with only essential staff and limited f

NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to take place ‘with only essential staff and limited family attendance’

NCAA president Mark Emmert announced Wednesday that the men ’ s and women ’ s basketball tournaments will take place “ with only essential staff and limited family attendance.
” Emmert released a statement in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak .
“ The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel .
Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors , I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events , including the Division I men ’ s and women ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff and limited family attendance , ” Emmert said in a statement .
“ While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports , my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States .
This decision is in the best interest of public health , including that of coaches , administrators , fans and , most importantly , our student-athletes .
We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.
” The NCAA also said that its advisory panel on the outbreak recommended against sporting events being open to the public .
“ The NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel recognizes the fluidity of COVID-19 and its impact on hosting events in a public space .
COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in the United States , and behavioral risk mitigation strategies are the best option for slowing the spread of this disease .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transmit COVID-19 , ” the NCAA said .
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NCAA president Mark Emmert announced Wednesday that the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will take place “with only essential staff and limited family attendance.”
Emmert released a statement in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
“The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and our COVID-19 advisory panel. Based on their advice and my discussions with the NCAA Board of Governors, I have made the decision to conduct our upcoming championship events, including the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, with only essential staff and limited family attendance,” Emmert said in a statement.
“While I understand how disappointing this is for all fans of our sports, my decision is based on the current understanding of how COVID-19 is progressing in the United States. This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes. We recognize the opportunity to compete in an NCAA national championship is an experience of a lifetime for the students and their families. Today, we will move forward and conduct championships consistent with the current information and will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed.”
The NCAA also said that its advisory panel on the outbreak recommended against sporting events being open to the public.
“The NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel recognizes the fluidity of COVID-19 and its impact on hosting events in a public space. COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in the United States, and behavioral risk mitigation strategies are the best option for slowing the spread of this disease. This is especially important because mildly symptomatic individuals can transmit COVID-19,” the NCAA said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-12--Over 1,000 People Cured of Coronavirus in Italy

The number of people in Italy cured of COVID-19 passed the 1,000-mark on Tuesday evening as the country ended its @ @ @ @ @ The latest data reported by Italian business newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore show that 8,514 @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus in Italy , while 631 have died from the disease and 1,004 who were @ @ @ @ @ Some 10,149 are reported to have been infected in the country in all .
On @ @ @ @ @ current cases of contagion in Italy grew by only 529 , as opposed to the @ @ @ @ @ Monday , the largest decrease since officials began monitoring the disease .
Among other encouraging @ @ @ @ @ been a single case of the virus among children in Italy , with no one @ @ @ @ @ coming down with COVID-19 .
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The number of people in Italy cured of COVID-19 passed the 1,000-mark on Tuesday evening as the country ended its first day of lockdown.
The latest data reported by Italian business newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore show that 8,514 people are currently infected with coronavirus in Italy, while 631 have died from the disease and 1,004 who were infected have since recovered. Some 10,149 are reported to have been infected in the country in all.
On Tuesday, the number of current cases of contagion in Italy grew by only 529, as opposed to the growth of 1,598 cases on Monday, the largest decrease since officials began monitoring the disease.
Among other encouraging news, there has not been a single case of the virus among children in Italy, with no one under the age of 18 coming down with COVID-19. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-12--WHO declares coronavirus global ‘pandemic’

The World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global “ pandemic.
” During a media briefing Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ the Director-General of the WHO , said there are now more than 118,000 cases of @ @ @ @ @ with 4,291 deaths .
He said in the days and weeks ahead , they expect @ @ @ @ @ cases and deaths “ climb even higher , ” and expressed concern over the levels @ @ @ @ @ some countries .
“ We have called every day for countries to take urgent and @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ We have rung the bell loud and clear.
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The World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global “pandemic.”
During a media briefing Wednesday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the WHO, said there are now more than 118,000 cases of COVID-19 in 114 countries, with 4,291 deaths.
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 “We have therefore made the assessment that #COVID19 can be characterized as a pandemic”-@DrTedros #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/JqdsM2051A — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 11, 2020
He said in the days and weeks ahead, they expect to see the number of cases and deaths “climb even higher,” and expressed concern over the levels of “inaction” in some countries.
“We have called every day for countries to take urgent and aggressive action,” Tedros said. “We have rung the bell loud and clear.”
Tedros stressed that there is still an opportunity for countries to reverse the course of the outbreak if they work to contain the spread. – read more
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truepundit--2020-03-12--“If I Die, I Die” – Students “Risk It All” For ‘Dream Trips’ As Colleges Close Across America

Millennial students think they ’ re invincible against Covid-19 as the virus mysteriously targets the elderly .
Brave young people are taking advantage of cheap flights across the country , traveling to places for deep discounts , a move they thought was never possible until the virus crisis canceled schools and crashed the airline industry .
Some young people are “ risking it all ” and are posting their low-cost travel experience in the virus crisis on social media : .
“ I think the coronavirus is clearly something people need to be wary of , but I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hold because something is going around , ” Mulligan said .
He had planned a trip next month to the Dominican Republic , saving hundreds of dollars on flights .
Capri Nicole , 27 , told NBC that plunging costs for flights allowed her to get a roundtrip ticket to see her grandmother .
“ There ’ s sicknesses everywhere , ” Nicole said .
“ I could get a disease today unrelated from the virus.
” Nicole said she wasn ’ t worried about getting the virus : “ If I die @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family.
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Millennial students think they’re invincible against Covid-19 as the virus mysteriously targets the elderly.
Brave young people are taking advantage of cheap flights across the country, traveling to places for deep discounts, a move they thought was never possible until the virus crisis canceled schools and crashed the airline industry.
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Some young people are “risking it all” and are posting their low-cost travel experience in the virus crisis on social media:.
“I think the coronavirus is clearly something people need to be wary of, but I don’t plan on putting my life on hold because something is going around,” Mulligan said. He had planned a trip next month to the Dominican Republic, saving hundreds of dollars on flights.
Capri Nicole, 27, told NBC that plunging costs for flights allowed her to get a roundtrip ticket to see her grandmother. “There’s sicknesses everywhere,” Nicole said. “I could get a disease today unrelated from the virus.”
Nicole said she wasn’t worried about getting the virus: “If I die, I die. I miss my family.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-12--Pearl Jam Apologizes For Postponing Tour, Lashes Out At Trump Administration

Adding to a growing list of cancelled events amid coronavirus fears , Pearl Jam announced Monday that it was postponing its tour , apologizing to fans and taking a swipe at the Trump administration in the process .
In a “ postponement announcement ” posted on social media Monday , the Seattle-based band explained why they came to the decision to call off the tour , for now .
“ As residents of the city of Seattle , we ’ ve been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate , ” the first post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our kids ’ schools have closed along with universities and businesses .
It ’ s been brutal and it ’ s gon na get worse before it gets better.
” “ So we are being told that being part of large gatherings is high on the list of things to avoid as this global health crisis is now beginning to affect all of our lives , ” the band , headed up by lead singer Eddie Vedder , explains .
“ Unfortunately , communing in large groups is a huge part of what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour we ’ ve been busy planning for months is now in jeopardy… ”

Adding to a growing list of cancelled events amid coronavirus fears, Pearl Jam announced Monday that it was postponing its tour, apologizing to fans and taking a swipe at the Trump administration in the process.
In a “postponement announcement” posted on social media Monday, the Seattle-based band explained why they came to the decision to call off the tour, for now. “As residents of the city of Seattle, we’ve been hit hard and have witnessed firsthand how quickly these disastrous situations can escalate,” the first post in a 10-tweet thread reads. “Our kids’ schools have closed along with universities and businesses. It’s been brutal and it’s gonna get worse before it gets better.”
“So we are being told that being part of large gatherings is high on the list of things to avoid as this global health crisis is now beginning to affect all of our lives,” the band, headed up by lead singer Eddie Vedder, explains. “Unfortunately, communing in large groups is a huge part of what we do as a band and the tour we’ve been busy planning for months is now in jeopardy…”
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truepundit--2020-03-12--US servicemen killed in Iraq during mission against ISIS identified, were part of Marine Raider Batt

US servicemen killed in Iraq during mission against ISIS identified, were part of Marine Raider Battalion

Two U.S. Marines killed by “ enemy forces ” during a mission to eliminate an ISIS terrorist stronghold in north-central @ @ @ @ @ identified .
Gunnery Sgt .
Diego D. Pongo , 34 , of Simi Valley , @ @ @ @ @ Moises A. Navas , 34 , of Germantown , Md.
, were supporting Iraqi Security @ @ @ @ @ of Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve , the Department of Defense said Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion , Marine Forces Special Operations Command out of Camp @ @ @ @ @ U.S.-led coalition launched additional forces to recover the bodies from the southern Makhmur Mountains , @ @ @ @ @ ) south of Erbil , coalition spokesman Col. Myles Caggins said in a statement .
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Two U.S. Marines killed by “enemy forces” during a mission to eliminate an ISIS terrorist stronghold in north-central Iraq on Sunday have been identified.
Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, of Simi Valley, Calif., and Capt. Moises A. Navas, 34, of Germantown, Md., were supporting Iraqi Security Forces in a mountainous area of Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
Both Marines were assigned to the 2nd Marine Raider Battalion, Marine Forces Special Operations Command out of Camp Lejeune in N.C.
The U.S.-led coalition launched additional forces to recover the bodies from the southern Makhmur Mountains, about 37 miles (60km) south of Erbil, coalition spokesman Col. Myles Caggins said in a statement. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-12--Corey Feldman Documentary Accuses Charlie Sheen Of Raping Corey Haim

In Corey Feldman ’ s new documentary , the former child star revives allegations that actor Charlie Sheen raped his longtime friend Corey Haim while filming the movie “ Lucas ” in 1986 , the subject of an ongoing defamation suit between Sheen and the National Enquirer tabloid magazine .
According to Entertainment Weekly , the documentary , “ ( My ) Truth : The Rape of Two Coreys , ” screened in Los Angeles on Monday , names several men who allegedly raped Cory Feldman and Corey Haim in their youth , chief among the alleged abusers , Feldman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This wasn ’ t like a one time thing he said in passing .
It wasn ’ t like , ‘ Oh , by the way , this happened.
’ He went into great detail , ” Feldman says in the documentary about the alleged rape .
“ He told me , ‘ Charlie bent me over in between two trailers and put Crisco oil on my butt and raped me in broad daylight .
Anybody could have walked by , anybody could have seen it.
’ ” Haim would have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time of the incident .
Sheen has repeatedly and categorically denied the accusation and sued the National Enquirer in 2017 for defamation .
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In Corey Feldman’s new documentary, the former child star revives allegations that actor Charlie Sheen raped his longtime friend Corey Haim while filming the movie “Lucas” in 1986, the subject of an ongoing defamation suit between Sheen and the National Enquirer tabloid magazine.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the documentary, “(My) Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys,” screened in Los Angeles on Monday, names several men who allegedly raped Cory Feldman and Corey Haim in their youth, chief among the alleged abusers, Feldman claims, was actor Charlie Sheen.
“This wasn’t like a one time thing he said in passing. It wasn’t like, ‘Oh, by the way, this happened.’ He went into great detail,” Feldman says in the documentary about the alleged rape. “He told me, ‘Charlie bent me over in between two trailers and put Crisco oil on my butt and raped me in broad daylight. Anybody could have walked by, anybody could have seen it.’”
Haim would have been 13 and Sheen would have been 19 at the time of the incident.
Sheen has repeatedly and categorically denied the accusation and sued the National Enquirer in 2017 for defamation. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-12--Meghan Markle Fires Back Calling the Royal Family ‘Weird’ and Kate Middleton ‘Uptight’

It didn ’ t take long for things to start falling apart after Harry and Meghan Markle went back to the United Kingdom for their final act as royals .
Meghan has reportedly been calling the royal family “ weird ” to her family and friends .
According to a Daily Mail exclusive , Meghan Markle described her final trip as a royal to be “ bittersweet ” and that she was “ eager to get back home to Archie ” before they officially lost their royal status on March 31 .
The report went on to say that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends that the recent trip to the UK was “ confirmation ” that leaving the royal family was the right decision to make .
Meghan also told her friends that she was “ relieved ” that her son Archie , didn ’ t join them on the trip , which reportedly saddened his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth , who was hoping to spend some more time with him .
“ She said it ’ s not like she was intentionally keeping away , but it made no sense to bring him and put him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meghan ’ s friend said .
Meghan has no problem sharing her feelings about the royal family and took it step further by calling them ‘ weird ’ and more specifically that Kate Middleton , is “ uptight ” .
“ She said has been a confirmation that they made the right choice in parting ways .
There ’ s no warmth between the family members and she wants to raise Archie in a household that is filled with laughter and joy and lots of hugs , ” another close friend of Meghan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Mail exclusive .
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It didn’t take long for things to start falling apart after Harry and Meghan Markle went back to the United Kingdom for their final act as royals.
Meghan has reportedly been calling the royal family “weird” to her family and friends.
According to a Daily Mail exclusive, Meghan Markle described her final trip as a royal to be “bittersweet” and that she was “eager to get back home to Archie” before they officially lost their royal status on March 31.
The report went on to say that she is said to have told her closest friends that the recent trip to the UK was “confirmation” that leaving the royal family was the right decision to make.
Meghan also told her friends that she was “relieved” that her son Archie, didn’t join them on the trip, which reportedly saddened his great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth, who was hoping to spend some more time with him.
“She said it’s not like she was intentionally keeping [Archie] away, but it made no sense to bring him and put him in harm’s way,” Meghan’s friend said.
Meghan has no problem sharing her feelings about the royal family and took it step further by calling them ‘weird’ and more specifically that Kate Middleton, is “uptight”.
“She said [the trip] has been a confirmation that they made the right choice in parting ways. There’s no warmth between the family members and she wants to raise Archie in a household that is filled with laughter and joy and lots of hugs,” another close friend of Meghan’s said, according to a Daily Mail exclusive. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-12--Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison For Sexual Assault

Disgraced Hollywood mega-producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison Wednesday morning , on one count of sexual assault in the first degree and one count of rape in the third degree — nearly the maximum sentenced possible for Weinstein ’ s crimes .
“ Weinstein , ” the Associated Press reported , “ who has been accused of violating scores of women , was convicted last month of raping a woman in a New York City hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on another woman at his apartment in 2006 .
He faced a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The possible 29 years included up to 25 years on one charge and 4 years on the other .
“ For his conviction on the first-degree count of criminal sexual act , Weinstein was given 20 years in prison plus five years of supervised release , ” the Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday .
“ On the other convicted charge , third-degree rape , he was given three years in prison .
The judge decided to make the sentences consecutive , rather than concurrent.
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Disgraced Hollywood mega-producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison Wednesday morning, on one count of sexual assault in the first degree and one count of rape in the third degree — nearly the maximum sentenced possible for Weinstein’s crimes.
“Weinstein,” the Associated Press reported, “who has been accused of violating scores of women, was convicted last month of raping a woman in a New York City hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performing oral sex on another woman at his apartment in 2006. He faced a maximum of 29 years in prison.”
The possible 29 years included up to 25 years on one charge and 4 years on the other.
“For his conviction on the first-degree count of criminal sexual act, Weinstein was given 20 years in prison plus five years of supervised release,” the Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday. “On the other convicted charge, third-degree rape, he was given three years in prison. The judge decided to make the sentences consecutive, rather than concurrent.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Italy Locks Down Entire Country Over Coronavirus Outbreak

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Monday that the government has locked down the entire country in an attempt @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus , which originated in China .
“ Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said @ @ @ @ @ into effect on Tuesday , were necessary to defend the most fragile members of the @ @ @ @ @ reported .
“ He added that the best thing for the citizens of Italy was @ @ @ @ @ Italy ’ s coronavirus death toll jumped on Monday by 97 to 463 .
It @ @ @ @ @ China.
” Conte said that everyone should stay “ at home ” and that the @ @ @ @ @ measures needed to be done “ immediately.
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Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced on Monday that the government has locked down the entire country in an attempt to deal with the outbreak of the coronavirus, which originated in China.
“Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said the measures, which come into effect on Tuesday, were necessary to defend the most fragile members of the community,” the BBC reported. “He added that the best thing for the citizens of Italy was to stay at home. Italy’s coronavirus death toll jumped on Monday by 97 to 463. It is the worst-hit country after China.”
Tells Italians to stay at home, to think of the common good, to play their part to combat #Coronavirus. Cancels all sports matches across the country. — Mark Lowen (@marklowen) March 9, 2020
Conte said that everyone should stay “at home” and that the country decided that the expanded measures needed to be done “immediately.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Family of Missouri’s first coronavirus patient broke self-quarantine, attended school dance

The father of Missouri ’ s first coronavirus patient disobeyed quarantine and went to a school dance with his other daughter on Saturday evening , officials said .
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School will close on Monday after administrators learned of the relationship between the patient and her younger sister — who goes to Villa and attended the social gathering .
The father and daughter also went to a pre-dance party which consisted of other students in the St. Louis County area .
“ If you attended the dance , please be attentive to any symptoms you are experiencing.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Villa is an all-girls school that serves grades seven through 12 , while Oak Hill is a coed school that teaches preschool through grade six .
“ We will work with officials to ensure we are doing everything possible to mitigate risk and to maintain our safe environment , ” said Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill ( VDOH ) communications director Alice Dickherber , according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
The family was originally told to stay at home after their older daughter – who returned from Italy – contacted public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fast-spreading virus on Thursday .
She had been self quarantining herself at home with her parents who were not showing symptoms .
She went to a hospital on Friday and tested “ presumptively positive ” on Saturday .
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The father of Missouri’s first coronavirus patient disobeyed quarantine and went to a school dance with his other daughter on Saturday evening, officials said.
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School will close on Monday after administrators learned of the relationship between the patient and her younger sister — who goes to Villa and attended the social gathering. The father and daughter also went to a pre-dance party which consisted of other students in the St. Louis County area.
“If you attended the dance, please be attentive to any symptoms you are experiencing.” a message by Villa Duchesne said.
Villa is an all-girls school that serves grades seven through 12, while Oak Hill is a coed school that teaches preschool through grade six.
“We will work with officials to ensure we are doing everything possible to mitigate risk and to maintain our safe environment,” said Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill (VDOH) communications director Alice Dickherber, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The family was originally told to stay at home after their older daughter – who returned from Italy – contacted public health officials to report having symptoms of the fast-spreading virus on Thursday. She had been self quarantining herself at home with her parents who were not showing symptoms. She went to a hospital on Friday and tested “presumptively positive” on Saturday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Dick’s Sporting Goods Announces It Will Stop Selling Guns in 440 Stores

Hunters in some parts of the country will soon have to go to other stores to buy firearms after Dick @ @ @ @ @ a sweeping change in more than half of its stores .
On Tuesday , the @ @ @ @ @ it would “ remove hunt from approximately 440 additional DICK ’ S Sporting Goods stores.
@ @ @ @ @ the company released its fourth-quarter earnings , which showed its sales were up 5.3 % @ @ @ @ @ the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland , Florida , Dick @ @ @ @ @ would remove high capacity magazines and raise the age to purchase guns to 21 .
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Hunters in some parts of the country will soon have to go to other stores to buy firearms after Dick’s Sporting Goods announced a sweeping change in more than half of its stores.
On Tuesday, the sporting goods retailer announced that it would “remove hunt from approximately 440 additional DICK’S Sporting Goods stores.” The step comes as the company released its fourth-quarter earnings, which showed its sales were up 5.3%, beating expectations.
After the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Dick’s announced that it would remove high capacity magazines and raise the age to purchase guns to 21.
It also said it would stop selling semi-automatic rifles in all of its Dick’s stores and its Field & Stream locations. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--California man who attacked ‘MAGA’ hat-wearing bar patron in restroom faces 4 years in prison

A California man faces four years in prison for attacking a bar patron who was wearing a red “ Make @ @ @ @ @ in a restroom last year , officials said Wednesday .
David Delgado , 32 , @ @ @ @ @ count of felony assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury , @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Office said in a news release .
The attack happened on Sept. 2 @ @ @ @ @ restaurant in downtown Hermosa Beach .
The victim was wearing a red hat with white @ @ @ @ @ translated to “ Make America Great Again , ” a prosecutor said .
Delgado approached @ @ @ @ @ what was written on the hat , police said .
After the victim responded , @ @ @ @ @ punched him in the face .
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A California man faces four years in prison for attacking a bar patron who was wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat in a restroom last year, officials said Wednesday.
David Delgado, 32, pleaded no contest to one count of felony assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.
The attack happened on Sept. 2, 2019, at a restaurant in downtown Hermosa Beach.
The victim was wearing a red hat with white lettering written in Russian that translated to “Make America Great Again,” a prosecutor said.
Delgado approached the man and asked him what was written on the hat, police said. After the victim responded, police said the suspect repeatedly punched him in the face. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage no fan of today’s MLB: ‘It’s like the Democrats are running baseb

Hall of Fame pitcher Goose Gossage no fan of today’s MLB: ‘It’s like the Democrats are running baseball’

Hall of Fame closer Goose Gossage said in an interview published Friday that the game of baseball has changed so much since he retired that he doesn ’ t watch it anymore — then he took a hit at Democrats .
Gossage , 68 , spoke to the Tampa Bay Times , criticizing how baseball is controlled by computers and sabermetrics .
He lauded the early 2010s , when the San Francisco Giants were winning World Series titles , and dismissed calculations like launch angles .
“ This launch angle — I don ’ t need a launch angle to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to hit in the upper deck , ” Gossage told the newspaper .
“ They ’ re all really smart , but they have no respect for knowledge of the game .
None .
“ I don ’ t even recognize this game that they ’ re playing .
I really don ’ t .
You get paid all this money for doing less , doing half .
“ These workouts are all eyewash .
It ’ s a bunch of bulls—t .
It ’ s like the Democrats are running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control something that is uncontrollable .
And they ’ re taking all the beauty out of the game.
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Hall of Fame closer Goose Gossage said in an interview published Friday that the game of baseball has changed so much since he retired that he doesn’t watch it anymore — then he took a hit at Democrats.
Gossage, 68, spoke to the Tampa Bay Times, criticizing how baseball is controlled by computers and sabermetrics. He lauded the early 2010s, when the San Francisco Giants were winning World Series titles, and dismissed calculations like launch angles.
“This launch angle — I don’t need a launch angle to tell me George Brett’s ball is going to hit in the upper deck,” Gossage told the newspaper. “They’re all really smart, but they have no respect for knowledge of the game. None.
“I don’t even recognize this game that they’re playing. I really don’t. You get paid all this money for doing less, doing half.
“These [stat-driven] workouts are all eyewash. It’s a bunch of bulls—t. It’s like the Democrats are running baseball. They’re trying to control something that is uncontrollable. And they’re taking all the beauty out of the game.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-10--Jussie Smollett’s bid to get charges thrown out rejected by Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court rejected former “ Empire ” star Jussie Smollett ‘ s request to throw out charges that @ @ @ @ @ racist , homophobic attack in Chicago .
The ruling came Friday , along with the @ @ @ @ @ the actor ’ s effort to remove the special prosecutor in the case .
Smollett @ @ @ @ @ an emergency petition that Cook County Circuit Judge Michael Toomin overstepped his authority and misinterpreted @ @ @ @ @ the appointment of a special prosecutor .
The court did not explain its decision to @ @ @ @ @ ’ s lawyers .
Smollett .
37 , was initially accused by Cook County prosecutors @ @ @ @ @ that the alleged phony attack was real .
Sixteen counts of disorderly conduct originally filed @ @ @ @ @ Toomin found Smollett ’ s first prosecution was invalid .
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The Illinois Supreme Court rejected former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett‘s request to throw out charges that accuse him of staging a racist, homophobic attack in Chicago.
The ruling came Friday, along with the court’s decision rejecting the actor’s effort to remove the special prosecutor in the case.
Smollett’s lawyers argued in an emergency petition that Cook County Circuit Judge Michael Toomin overstepped his authority and misinterpreted the law when he ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor.
The court did not explain its decision to reject the arguments by Smollett’s lawyers.
Smollett. 37, was initially accused by Cook County prosecutors of falsely reporting to police that the alleged phony attack was real. Sixteen counts of disorderly conduct originally filed against him were dismissed and Toomin found Smollett’s first prosecution was invalid. – READ MORE
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