truepundit--2020-04-24--WATCH: MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace suggests ‘silver lining’ of coronavirus outbreak is it’ll hurt Trump

MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace suggested on Thursday that there was a “ silver lining ” in the devastation the country has faced from the coronavirus outbreak , which is that it will damage President Trump .
“ There is something both tragic , and pathetic , and ironic about the fact that it took a , you know , color-blind , gender-blind , you know , state-line-blind virus to sort of have all of the president ’ s sins from his first three years catch up with him , ” Wallace began during a panel discussion .
“ You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can ’ t contradict your scientists because they ’ re the ones that stand at 66 and 68 percent public trust , not you .
He ’ s down at 38 percent .
Pence is lower than him.
” She continued , “ I mean , he needs those people whether he likes what they say or not and I wonder what you think about whether or not there ’ s some silver lining there , that some of the things that , that we ’ ve been talking about for three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him ?
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MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace suggested on Thursday that there was a “silver lining” in the devastation the country has faced from the coronavirus outbreak, which is that it will damage President Trump.
“There is something both tragic, and pathetic, and ironic about the fact that it took a, you know, color-blind, gender-blind, you know, state-line-blind virus to sort of have all of the president’s sins from his first three years catch up with him,” Wallace began during a panel discussion. “You can’t stand there and lie. You can’t contradict your scientists because they’re the ones that stand at 66 and 68 percent public trust, not you. He’s down at 38 percent. Pence is lower than him.”
She continued, “I mean, he needs those people whether he likes what they say or not and I wonder what you think about whether or not there’s some silver lining there, that some of the things that, that we’ve been talking about for three years may be finally catching up with him?” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Ellen Barkin: ‘Trump Is Responsible for More Deaths than Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon’

Actress Ellen Barkin is joining the growing chorus of Hollywood celebrities claiming that President Donald Trump is causing Americans to @ @ @ @ @ president is “ responsible for more deaths than Kennedy , Johnson , and Nixon.
” @ @ @ @ @ appeared to refer to U.S. deaths that have resulted from the Chinese coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ the tweet on Wednesday in which she also compared President Trump to Soviet dictator Joseph @ @ @ @ @ responsible for more deaths than Kennedy Johnson and Nixon , ” the Ellen Barkin and @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ He will go down in history as the Stalin of incompetence and @ @ @ @ @ to be referring to the Vietnam War by invoking Presidents John F. Kennedy , Lyndon @ @ @ @ @ .
More than 47,000 American service members were killed in battle during the Vietnam War @ @ @ @ @ Dept .
of Veteran Affairs .
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Actress Ellen Barkin is joining the growing chorus of Hollywood celebrities claiming that President Donald Trump is causing Americans to die, saying that the president is “responsible for more deaths than Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.”
Ellen Barkin’s accusation appeared to refer to U.S. deaths that have resulted from the Chinese coronavirus pandemic. The Animal Kingdom star posted the tweet on Wednesday in which she also compared President Trump to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
“Trump is responsible for more deaths than Kennedy Johnson and Nixon,” the Ellen Barkin and Ocean’s Thirteen star said. “He will go down in history as the Stalin of incompetence and greed.”
Ellen Barkin appeared to be referring to the Vietnam War by invoking Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. More than 47,000 American service members were killed in battle during the Vietnam War, according to the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Federal Judge Rules California Ammo Law Unconstitutional

A federal judge blocked a California law requiring background checks for every ammunition purchase on Thursday .
District Court judge Roger Benitez blocked the state from enforcing the law , which was passed in a 2016 ballot initiative and went into effect in July 2019 .
Benitez called the restrictions “ onerous and convoluted ” with a high rate of false-positives that violated the Second Amendment rights of Californians , as well as running afoul of the commerce clause .
“ The experiment has been tried .
The casualties have been counted , ” Benitez wrote .
“ California ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Second Amendment rights of California citizens have been gravely injured.
” The ruling dealt a blow to one of the strictest gun-control measures in the country and could provide new clarity on the extent to which voters and state governments can curtail gun rights .
The case was filed by NRA affiliate the California Rifle and Pistol Association and three-time Olympic gold medalist Kim Rhode .
They claimed the state ’ s ban on carrying ammunition across state lines , coupled with the requirement that all sales be subject to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ require checks for gun sales—made it far more difficult to legally purchase ammunition in the state .
The system had a 16.4 percent false-positive rate with an appeals process that forced residents to wait months to correct those problems .
The National Rifle Association , which helped fund the suit , celebrated the ruling .
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A federal judge blocked a California law requiring background checks for every ammunition purchase on Thursday.
District Court judge Roger Benitez blocked the state from enforcing the law, which was passed in a 2016 ballot initiative and went into effect in July 2019. Benitez called the restrictions “onerous and convoluted” with a high rate of false-positives that violated the Second Amendment rights of Californians, as well as running afoul of the commerce clause.
“The experiment has been tried. The casualties have been counted,” Benitez wrote. “California’s new ammunition background check law misfires and the Second Amendment rights of California citizens have been gravely injured.”
The ruling dealt a blow to one of the strictest gun-control measures in the country and could provide new clarity on the extent to which voters and state governments can curtail gun rights.
The case was filed by NRA affiliate the California Rifle and Pistol Association and three-time Olympic gold medalist Kim Rhode. They claimed the state’s ban on carrying ammunition across state lines, coupled with the requirement that all sales be subject to a background check—unlike most other states which only require checks for gun sales—made it far more difficult to legally purchase ammunition in the state. The system had a 16.4 percent false-positive rate with an appeals process that forced residents to wait months to correct those problems. The National Rifle Association, which helped fund the suit, celebrated the ruling. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--White House Slams Media For Taking Trump ‘Out Of Context’ On Disinfectant Comments

The mainstream media exploded on Thursday night with reports that President Trump had just urged Americans to inject disinfectant into @ @ @ @ @ to stave off COVID-19 .
“ ‘ It ’ s irresponsible and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ against Trump ’ s idea of injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus , ” NBC News @ @ @ @ @ Trump Actually Suggested Injecting Disinfectants Into Your Veins Could Cure Coronavirus , ” Vanity Fair @ @ @ @ @ House on Friday accused the media of taking Trump ’ s comments “ out of @ @ @ @ @ has repeatedly said that Americans should consult with medical doctors regarding coronavirus treatment , a @ @ @ @ @ during yesterday ’ s briefing , ” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in @ @ @ @ @ it to the media to irresponsibly take President Trump out of context and run with @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The mainstream media exploded on Thursday night with reports that President Trump had just urged Americans to inject disinfectant into their bodies in an attempt to stave off COVID-19.
“Experts blast Trump’s idea of injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus,” MSNBC reported.
“‘It’s irresponsible and it’s dangerous’: Experts warn against Trump’s idea of injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus,” NBC News reported.
“Trump Suggests Injecting Disinfectant to Treat Coronavirus,” NYMag wrote.
“Yes, Trump Actually Suggested Injecting Disinfectants Into Your Veins Could Cure Coronavirus,” Vanity Fair wrote.
But the White House on Friday accused the media of taking Trump’s comments “out of context.”
“President Trump has repeatedly said that Americans should consult with medical doctors regarding coronavirus treatment, a point that he emphasized again during yesterday’s briefing,” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a statement. “Leave it to the media to irresponsibly take President Trump out of context and run with negative headlines.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Michigan Legislature Going Into Session To Revoke Governor Whitmer’s Emergency Powers

Sources close to the discussions say the Governor insisting she has nearly unlimited power under Public Act 302 of 1945 @ @ @ @ @ be introduced to revoke those powers .
One bill is even expected to repeal the @ @ @ @ @ .
Another measure is expected to amend the 1976 Emergency Management Act law that currently @ @ @ @ @ to operate without legislative input .
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The Michigan Legislature is going into session at 10am Friday morning in an effort to rescind powers currently claimed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer under a state of emergency.
Sources close to the discussions say the Governor insisting she has nearly unlimited power under Public Act 302 of 1945 is wrong and measures will be introduced to revoke those powers. One bill is even expected to repeal the 1945 emergency powers act altogether.
Another measure is expected to amend the 1976 Emergency Management Act law that currently grants the Governor 28 days to operate without legislative input. The bill is expected to cut that in half to just 14 days. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Georgia state rep who endorsed Trump reverses resignation, calls Dems ‘the bigots they claim to hate

Georgia state rep who endorsed Trump reverses resignation, calls Dems ‘the bigots they claim to hate’

A Democratic Georgia lawmaker has reversed an initial decision to step down from office after facing backlash for endorsing President @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Yesterday , I announced my intentions to resign from my office , ” @ @ @ @ @ , tweeted on Thursday .
“ But shortly thereafter , the outpour of support I @ @ @ @ @ me to ignore .
I will not allow the Democrats to bully me into submission @ @ @ @ @ them win .
I will NOT resign.
” Sen. Ted Cruz , R-Texas , responded @ @ @ @ @ demonstrating the courage of your convictions.
” Jones made waves last week when he endorsed @ @ @ @ @ video that he ’ s backing the Republican incumbent because of Trump ’ s support @ @ @ @ @ historically black colleges and universities .
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A Democratic Georgia lawmaker has reversed an initial decision to step down from office after facing backlash for endorsing President Trump for reelection last week.
“Yesterday, I announced my intentions to resign from my office,” Rep. Vernon Jones, D-Lithonia, tweeted on Thursday.
“But shortly thereafter, the outpour[sic] of support I received was too great for me to ignore. I will not allow the Democrats to bully me into submission. I will not let them win. I will NOT resign.”
Yesterday, I announced my intentions to resign from my office. But shortly thereafter, the outpour of support I received was too great for me to ignore. I will not allow the Democrats to bully me into submission. I will not let them win. I will NOT resign. #MAGA pic.twitter.com/gR2MsU5Rb3 — Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
The way the Democrat Party has treated me this past week has made one thing clear: they are the bigots they claim to hate and I won’t be silent about it. pic.twitter.com/9kE9kcfWKS — Vernon Jones (@RepVernonJones) April 23, 2020
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, responded by thanking Jones for “demonstrating the courage of your convictions.”
Jones made waves last week when he endorsed Trump, saying in a video that he’s backing the Republican incumbent because of Trump’s support for criminal justice reform and historically black colleges and universities. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Army chaplains’ prayer videos during coronavirus removed from Facebook after complaints

Several military chaplain videos offering prayer during the coronavirus pandemic have been removed from Facebook after a group complained they amounted to “ illicit proselytizing ” of Christianity .
Four recent videos involving chaplains Cpt .
Amy Smith and Maj. Scott Ingram posted on the Facebook page of the Army ’ s 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade at Fort Drum , N.Y. , were taken down after MRFF founder and president Mikey Weinstein sent a demand letter claiming they violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment .
“ These videos belong only on a chapel page , not on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s main page , ” MRFF senior research director Chris Rodda wrote in an op-ed for the Daily Kos , adding the group “ has been seeing an uptick in a particular type of complaint — overt proselyting videos on official military Facebook pages.
” The alleged violations include Smith discussing the Fort Drum Spiritual Fitness Trail in a video that was posted April 17 , saying , “ You are invited to pray , to pray for the family , to pray for the sick , and to pray for our leaders.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to visit the Fort Drum Labyrinth as a great place to hear God ’ s voice .
Addressing the coronavirus pandemic on April 2 , Ingram said , “ God encourages us not to be dismayed by what we see around us , things we can not control .
We can , however , with the best intel in this moment , place our trust in him , walk forward in his strength , and treat others with kindness.
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Several military chaplain videos offering prayer during the coronavirus pandemic have been removed from Facebook after a group complained they amounted to “illicit proselytizing” of Christianity.
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRRF) watchdog group is celebrating.
Four recent videos involving chaplains Cpt. Amy Smith and Maj. Scott Ingram posted on the Facebook page of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade at Fort Drum, N.Y., were taken down after MRFF founder and president Mikey Weinstein sent a demand letter claiming they violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
“These videos belong only on a chapel page, not on a base’s or unit’s main page,” MRFF senior research director Chris Rodda wrote in an op-ed for the Daily Kos, adding the group “has been seeing an uptick in a particular type of complaint — overt proselyting videos on official military Facebook pages.”
The alleged violations include Smith discussing the Fort Drum Spiritual Fitness Trail in a video that was posted April 17, saying, “You are invited to pray, to pray for the family, to pray for the sick, and to pray for our leaders.” In another video, Smith encouraged people to visit the Fort Drum Labyrinth as a great place to hear God’s voice.
Addressing the coronavirus pandemic on April 2, Ingram said, “God encourages us not to be dismayed by what we see around us, things we cannot control. We can, however, with the best intel in this moment, place our trust in him, walk forward in his strength, and treat others with kindness.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Coronavirus Philadelphia: Schools Likely To Wear Masks Once In-Person Classes Resume, Superintendent

Coronavirus Philadelphia: Schools Likely To Wear Masks Once In-Person Classes Resume, Superintendent Says

Whenever children are allowed to return to schools , they will almost certainly need to wear masks , Philadelphia Superintendent @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
Referring to the color-coded system Gov .
Tom Wolf introduced this week for @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic , Hite , in a call with reporters , said the directions were @ @ @ @ @ governor ’ s plan , it had the wearing of masks into the late fall @ @ @ @ @ “ We are planning as if … we would need masks for young people to @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania officials have ordered in-person classes canceled for the remainder of the school year , @ @ @ @ @ yet clear whether students who qualify will be able to attend in-person summer school or @ @ @ @ @ open in the fall .
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Whenever children are allowed to return to schools, they will almost certainly need to wear masks, Philadelphia Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. said Thursday.
Referring to the color-coded system Gov. Tom Wolf introduced this week for reopening the state amid the coronavirus pandemic, Hite, in a call with reporters, said the directions were clear.
“In the governor’s plan, it had the wearing of masks into the late fall,” said Hite. “We are planning as if … we would need masks for young people to show up for school.”
Pennsylvania officials have ordered in-person classes canceled for the remainder of the school year, and it’s not yet clear whether students who qualify will be able to attend in-person summer school or even whether school doors will open in the fall. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Three news outlets have received more than $23 million in forgivable stimulus loans

News outlets are receiving tens-of-millions in federal stimulus money as part of the $ 2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that President Trump signed into law , among them such venerable newspapers as The Seattle Times and Tampa Bay Times .
The money is coming through forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans under the CARES Act that Congress passed last month .
However , it ’ s unclear whether any of the news outlets intend to repay the money , or how much they ’ ll repay .
The Tampa Bay newspaper , which received an $ 8.5 million loan , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chairman and CEO , Paul Tash , says the federal government will “ likely forgive much of the loan ” and that the “ remaining balance ” will carry an interest rate of 1 percent .
The Seattle Times received a $ 9.9 million PPP forgivable loan from the federal government .
In its voluntary announcement of the loan , the Seattle Times stated that the loan is forgivable but didn ’ t specify whether the company plans to repay any of the money .
The paper did not respond to a request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet Axios , based in Arlington , Va. , disclosed that it had received a forgivable PPP loan of roughly $ 5 million .
Axios did not respond when asked if it plans to repay the loan .
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News outlets are receiving tens-of-millions in federal stimulus money as part of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that President Trump signed into law, among them such venerable newspapers as The Seattle Times and Tampa Bay Times.
The money is coming through forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans under the CARES Act that Congress passed last month.
However, it’s unclear whether any of the news outlets intend to repay the money, or how much they’ll repay.
The Tampa Bay newspaper, which received an $8.5 million loan, told Just the News on Thursday that its chairman and CEO, Paul Tash, says the federal government will “likely forgive much of the loan” and that the “remaining balance” will carry an interest rate of 1 percent.
The Seattle Times received a $9.9 million PPP forgivable loan from the federal government. In its voluntary announcement of the loan, the Seattle Times stated that the loan is forgivable but didn’t specify whether the company plans to repay any of the money. The paper did not respond to a request for comment before publication.
The media outlet Axios, based in Arlington, Va., disclosed that it had received a forgivable PPP loan of roughly $5 million. Axios did not respond when asked if it plans to repay the loan. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Officials probe the threat of a coronavirus bioweapon

The Pentagon and the intelligence community are more forcefully investigating the possibility that adversaries could use the novel coronavirus as @ @ @ @ @ defense and intelligence officials , in a shift that reflects the national security apparatus ’ @ @ @ @ @ and its risks .
Officials emphasized that the change does not mean they believe the @ @ @ @ @ be weaponized—the intelligence community is still investigating the virus ’ potential origins , but there @ @ @ @ @ or scientific evidence to support the theory that it spread from a lab in China @ @ @ @ @ matter said .
Meanwhile , the intelligence community has also begun gaming out the potential @ @ @ @ @ the virus , particularly against high-level targets , and the Defense Department has recently shifted @ @ @ @ @ possibility more closely , said three people familiar with the matter .

The Pentagon and the intelligence community are more forcefully investigating the possibility that adversaries could use the novel coronavirus as a bioweapon, according to defense and intelligence officials, in a shift that reflects the national security apparatus’ evolving understanding of the virus and its risks.
Officials emphasized that the change does not mean they believe the virus was purposefully created to be weaponized—the intelligence community is still investigating the virus’ potential origins, but there is currently no hard intelligence or scientific evidence to support the theory that it spread from a lab in China, people briefed on the matter said.
Meanwhile, the intelligence community has also begun gaming out the potential for bad actors to weaponize the virus, particularly against high-level targets, and the Defense Department has recently shifted its focus toward monitoring the possibility more closely, said three people familiar with the matter.


truepundit--2020-04-24--Mass. Hospitals Issue PSA: Don’t Wait For Treatment Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Doctors from Massachusetts hospitals combined to release a series of public service announcements on Thursday urging people who are suffering from serious conditions not to wait for treatment because of coronavirus fears .
Doctors said a significant number people with serious ailments are avoiding treatment because they are concerned about being exposed to coronavirus .
The series of PSAs will air on Boston television stations starting Thursday .
“ It ’ s important that people are cared for when they ’ re sick , whether that ’ s for COVID-19 or for something else , ” Gov .
Charlie Baker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the video PSA .
“ Many hospitals have reported a reduction in patients seeking care for other serious medical conditions , like heart problems , dialysis treatments , and cancer treatments .
We know these medical conditions didn ’ t stop when COVID-19 picked up.
” Hopkinton mother Pamela Walcott doesn ’ t want others to make the same mistake she did when she started having abdominal pain a few weeks ago .
“ I was doubled over in pain , couldn ’ t even move , my whole stomach hurt , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know it was appendicitis .
In fact , it eventually burst , but she was afraid that a trip to the hospital might mean catching the virus and bringing it home .
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Doctors from Massachusetts hospitals combined to release a series of public service announcements on Thursday urging people who are suffering from serious conditions not to wait for treatment because of coronavirus fears.
Doctors said a significant number people with serious ailments are avoiding treatment because they are concerned about being exposed to coronavirus. The series of PSAs will air on Boston television stations starting Thursday.
“It’s important that people are cared for when they’re sick, whether that’s for COVID-19 or for something else,” Gov. Charlie Baker said during his press briefing before showing the video PSA.
“Many hospitals have reported a reduction in patients seeking care for other serious medical conditions, like heart problems, dialysis treatments, and cancer treatments. We know these medical conditions didn’t stop when COVID-19 picked up.”
Hopkinton mother Pamela Walcott doesn’t want others to make the same mistake she did when she started having abdominal pain a few weeks ago.
“I was doubled over in pain, couldn’t even move, my whole stomach hurt,” Walcott said.
The former bodybuilder didn’t know it was appendicitis. In fact, it eventually burst, but she was afraid that a trip to the hospital might mean catching the virus and bringing it home. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--How soon can businesses reopen during pandemic? A Texas suburb takes the plunge

COLLEYVILLE , Texas — As several governors prepared to lift pandemic restrictions this week , a conservative Fort Worth suburb went a step further .
Colleyville Mayor Richard Newton became the first in Texas to issue a proclamation allowing churches , retail stores , gyms , salons , massage parlors and restaurants to reopen Friday — with social distancing — ahead of an order by the Texas governor expected next week .
Confusion , frustration and worry followed , encapsulating the debate , uncertainty and hand-wringing playing out across the country .
“ Our businesses are panicking .
They don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , ” said Karen Hill , mayor of neighboring Southlake .
“ You have people coming out saying whose order do we follow ?
” said Dr. Justin Fairless , a local emergency room doctor who has treated COVID-19 patients and worried about businesses reopening because , “ You ’ ve got people not wearing the masks and following the social distancing guidelines.
” Glen Whitley , the executive officer of surrounding Tarrant County , who has yet to reopen the area , questioned whether the mayor ’ s order was even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s office said it was .
Gov .
Greg Abbott , an advocate of small government , refused to intervene .
Debate erupted online among residents of the leafy city of nearly 27,000 , more than half of whom are 65 or older , pitting neighbor against neighbor : Was it safe to reopen ?
It ’ s a calculus that cities across the country will have to make in coming days as numerous states begin to ease outbreak restrictions , including Georgia , South Carolina , Oklahoma , Tennessee and Texas .
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COLLEYVILLE, Texas — As several governors prepared to lift pandemic restrictions this week, a conservative Fort Worth suburb went a step further.
Colleyville Mayor Richard Newton became the first in Texas to issue a proclamation allowing churches, retail stores, gyms, salons, massage parlors and restaurants to reopen Friday — with social distancing — ahead of an order by the Texas governor expected next week.
Confusion, frustration and worry followed, encapsulating the debate, uncertainty and hand-wringing playing out across the country.
“Our businesses are panicking. They don’t know what’s going on,” said Karen Hill, mayor of neighboring Southlake.
“You have people coming out saying whose order do we follow?” said Dr. Justin Fairless, a local emergency room doctor who has treated COVID-19 patients and worried about businesses reopening because, “You’ve got people not wearing the masks and following the social distancing guidelines.”
Glen Whitley, the executive officer of surrounding Tarrant County, who has yet to reopen the area, questioned whether the mayor’s order was even legal. The Texas attorney general’s office said it was. Gov. Greg Abbott, an advocate of small government, refused to intervene.
Debate erupted online among residents of the leafy city of nearly 27,000, more than half of whom are 65 or older, pitting neighbor against neighbor: Was it safe to reopen?
It’s a calculus that cities across the country will have to make in coming days as numerous states begin to ease outbreak restrictions, including Georgia, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Here’s Where $881 Billion in U.S. Aid Went in Month of Spending

The Trump administration has doled out roughly $ 881 billion from the major components of the pandemic relief package signed @ @ @ @ @ , and soon will have a half trillion dollars more to shovel into the economy @ @ @ @ @ put in charge of distributing , through multiple channels , nearly half of the $ @ @ @ @ @ Relief and Economic Security Act .
While one key piece ran empty within two weeks @ @ @ @ @ — there ’ s still has a lot of money left to work with .
@ @ @ @ @ an unprecedented fiscal and monetary response , ” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday in @ @ @ @ @ On Friday , President Donald Trump plans to sign into law another $ 484 billion @ @ @ @ @ replenishment of small business assistance , aid to hospitals and funding for virus testing .
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The Trump administration has doled out roughly $881 billion from the major components of the pandemic relief package signed into law one month ago, and soon will have a half trillion dollars more to shovel into the economy.
The Treasury Department was put in charge of distributing, through multiple channels, nearly half of the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. While one key piece ran empty within two weeks — aid to small businesses — there’s still has a lot of money left to work with.
“We’ve had an unprecedented fiscal and monetary response,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday in a Bloomberg News interview.
On Friday, President Donald Trump plans to sign into law another $484 billion in rescue money, including replenishment of small business assistance, aid to hospitals and funding for virus testing. Here is a tally of what’s been spent or committed so far from the law’s key programs – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--US factory orders plunge 14.4% as economy grinds to halt

Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods plunged 14.4 % in March , the second-biggest decline on record .
The worse-than-expected slide underscored the severity of the economic impact from the pandemic .
New orders for commercial airlines actually went negative as cancellations outpaced sales .
Those orders plunged 295.7 % with skies largely empty of planes .
The last time so few people traveled by plane was in the pre-jet era .
The March decline was surpassed only by an 18.4 % drop in August 2014 .
There was a 1.1 % gain in February , before the government-mandated shutdowns to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a key category that serves as a proxy for business investment eked out a 0.1 % gain , but that followed a 0.8 % decline in February .
The report Friday from the Commerce Department showed widespread weakness , with demand for transportation products falling 41 % .
Demand for motor vehicles and commercial airliners both tumbled .
The dire numbers from Commerce followed a report showing that manufacturing production collapsed in March , with declines that have not been seen since the country demobilized after World War II .
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Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods plunged 14.4% in March, the second-biggest decline on record. The worse-than-expected slide underscored the severity of the economic impact from the pandemic.
New orders for commercial airlines actually went negative as cancellations outpaced sales. Those orders plunged 295.7% with skies largely empty of planes. The last time so few people traveled by plane was in the pre-jet era.
The March decline was surpassed only by an 18.4% drop in August 2014. There was a 1.1% gain in February, before the government-mandated shutdowns to contain the virus had begun. Demand in a key category that serves as a proxy for business investment eked out a 0.1% gain, but that followed a 0.8% decline in February.
The report Friday from the Commerce Department showed widespread weakness, with demand for transportation products falling 41%. Demand for motor vehicles and commercial airliners both tumbled.
The dire numbers from Commerce followed a report showing that manufacturing production collapsed in March, with declines that have not been seen since the country demobilized after World War II. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--The Pentagon Will Use AI to Predict Panic Buying, COVID-19 Hotspots

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed that “ just-in-time ” supply lines don ’ t always operate as they should .
Fortune 500 companies use predictive analytics to improve their ability to deal with the unexpected — and now so do planners with U.S. Northern Command .
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center , or JAIC , has built a prototype AI tool that uses a wide variety of data streams to predict COVID-19 hotspots and related logistics and supply-chain problems .
“ You have to be looking a little in the future , ” said Nand Mulchandani , chief technical officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Roman goddess of health and well-being , the tool can work on a scale as wide as the entire nation but can also drill down on specific zip codes and , in some cases , individual stores , said Mulchandani .
Its initial deployment interacts with the information systems of Northern Command and the U.S. National Guard , which are supporting FEMA ’ s coronavirus response .
These systems already have geolocation data that allow them to do mapping , resource allocation , etc .
“ What it was lacking was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Mulchandani said .
“ The insights we gather we are able to pipe directly into the systems that they ’ re using.
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The coronavirus pandemic has revealed that “just-in-time” supply lines don’t always operate as they should. Fortune 500 companies use predictive analytics to improve their ability to deal with the unexpected — and now so do planners with U.S. Northern Command.
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, or JAIC, has built a prototype AI tool that uses a wide variety of data streams to predict COVID-19 hotspots and related logistics and supply-chain problems. “You have to be looking a little in the future,” said Nand Mulchandani, chief technical officer at the JAIC.
Dubbed Salus, for the Roman goddess of health and well-being, the tool can work on a scale as wide as the entire nation but can also drill down on specific zip codes and, in some cases, individual stores, said Mulchandani.
Its initial deployment interacts with the information systems of Northern Command and the U.S. National Guard, which are supporting FEMA’s coronavirus response. These systems already have geolocation data that allow them to do mapping, resource allocation, etc.
“What it was lacking was the predictive capability and data overlay,” Mulchandani said. “The insights we gather we are able to pipe directly into the systems that they’re using.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--American couple quarantining in Mexico gunned down while driving

A Syracuse-area man who had been quarantining in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic was fatally shot along with his girlfriend when gunmen opened fire on their Jeep , according to reports .
Pat Landers , 32 , of upstate Baldwinsville , and his gal pal , Karla Baca , a physical education teacher , were driving along a street in Juarez on Monday in the vehicle with New York plates when at least 20 bullets were fired at them , the Daily Mail reported , citing KTSM .
Despite a stay-at-home order since March 23 , more than 100 killings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the Daily Mail .
Police have attributed most of the violence to drug cartels.Police in the border city just south of El Paso , Texas , are investigating the shocking attack , which left Landers ’ son , Cameron , fatherless .
Landers and Baca had been dating for the past three or four months and were hunkered down in Mexico due to the pandemic , his Syracuse-area friend Dave LaBarge told the Post-Standard .
“ He was a good dude , ” LaBarge told the Syracuse newspaper about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary life.
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A Syracuse-area man who had been quarantining in Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic was fatally shot along with his girlfriend when gunmen opened fire on their Jeep, according to reports.
Pat Landers, 32, of upstate Baldwinsville, and his gal pal, Karla Baca, a physical education teacher, were driving along a street in Juarez on Monday in the vehicle with New York plates when at least 20 bullets were fired at them, the Daily Mail reported, citing KTSM.
Despite a stay-at-home order since March 23, more than 100 killings have been reported in Juarez this month, according to the Daily Mail. Police have attributed most of the violence to drug cartels.Police in the border city just south of El Paso, Texas, are investigating the shocking attack, which left Landers’ son, Cameron, fatherless.
Landers and Baca had been dating for the past three or four months and were hunkered down in Mexico due to the pandemic, his Syracuse-area friend Dave LaBarge told the Post-Standard.
“He was a good dude,” LaBarge told the Syracuse newspaper about the golf pro. “He had an extraordinary life.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Georgia reopens hair salons and gyms, offering a preview of life after lockdown

Before 8 a.m. , the women wearing masks and bandanas began to line up gingerly outside the Three-13 Salon , Spa and Boutique , taking care to keep a six-foot distance .
In the middle of a deadly viral pandemic , some needed trims and root touch-ups .
Others craved pedicures , blowouts and face waxes .
Outside the double glass doors , an employee took their temperatures with an infrared thermometer , asked if they had had a cough or fever , and then handed them a small sticker with a red check mark .
As Georgia became the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swath of businesses – lifting restrictions on gyms , barber shops , hair and nail salons , tattoo parlors and bowling alleys after a month-long shutdown to halt the spread of the COVID-19 virus – the move did not exactly mark a return to normalcy .
With COVID-19 still spreading across the state — its death toll had climbed by 35 on Thursday – many salons and tattoo parlors remained shut as business owners worried about the health risks of reopening .
Those that opened their doors looked like scenes out of science-fiction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even 12 feet apart , wearing nitrile gloves and surgical and N95 masks .
Many local officials and infectious-disease experts have warned that reopening too early without more testing could lead to a surge in new infections .
Already , more than 22,147 people in Georgia have tested positive for the virus and 892 people have died since the outbreak began .
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Before 8 a.m., the women wearing masks and bandanas began to line up gingerly outside the Three-13 Salon, Spa and Boutique, taking care to keep a six-foot distance.
In the middle of a deadly viral pandemic, some needed trims and root touch-ups. Others craved pedicures, blowouts and face waxes.
Outside the double glass doors, an employee took their temperatures with an infrared thermometer, asked if they had had a cough or fever, and then handed them a small sticker with a red check mark.
As Georgia became the first state Friday to reopen a broad swath of businesses – lifting restrictions on gyms, barber shops, hair and nail salons, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys after a month-long shutdown to halt the spread of the COVID-19 virus – the move did not exactly mark a return to normalcy.
With COVID-19 still spreading across the state — its death toll had climbed by 35 on Thursday – many salons and tattoo parlors remained shut as business owners worried about the health risks of reopening. Those that opened their doors looked like scenes out of science-fiction, with skeleton crews spaced six or even 12 feet apart, wearing nitrile gloves and surgical and N95 masks.
Many local officials and infectious-disease experts have warned that reopening too early without more testing could lead to a surge in new infections. Already, more than 22,147 people in Georgia have tested positive for the virus and 892 people have died since the outbreak began. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--FACT CHECK: No, Trump Did Not Tell People To ‘Inject Themselves With Disinfectant’ Or ‘Drink Bleach’

FACT CHECK: No, Trump Did Not Tell People To ‘Inject Themselves With Disinfectant’ Or ‘Drink Bleach’ (VIDEO)

VERDICT : False .
Trump was speaking generally about new information about sunlight , heat , and disinfectant killing the @ @ @ @ @ being quoted out of context — as usual — by left-wingers on social media who @ @ @ @ @ injecting people with disinfectant as a way of curing coronavirus infections .
Trump used the @ @ @ @ @ but what he meant was using a process — which he left “ medical doctors @ @ @ @ @ which patients ’ lungs might be cleared of the virus , given new knowledge about @ @ @ @ @ other factors .
Earlier in the briefing , Dr. Bill Bryant , leader of the @ @ @ @ @ the Department of Homeland Security , described the results of new government research that showed @ @ @ @ @ survive long in solar light , warmer temperatures , and more humid conditions .
He @ @ @ @ @ been effective against it .
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CLAIM: President Donald Trump suggested injecting people with disinfectant to cure coronavirus.
VERDICT: False. Trump was speaking generally about new information about sunlight, heat, and disinfectant killing the virus.
President Trump is being quoted out of context — as usual — by left-wingers on social media who are accusing him of suggesting injecting people with disinfectant as a way of curing coronavirus infections.
Trump asks if he can inject people with disinfectant to get rid of coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/UQEiNwPYrh — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) April 23, 2020
Trump used the word “inject,” but what he meant was using a process — which he left “medical doctors” to define — in which patients’ lungs might be cleared of the virus, given new knowledge about its response to light and other factors.
Trump downplayed the virus then called for rebellion then told people to drink bleach, maybe it’s time to stop taking his press conferences live — Jake Maccoby (@jdmaccoby) April 23, 2020
Earlier in the briefing, Dr. Bill Bryant, leader of the Science and Technology Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security, described the results of new government research that showed that the coronavirus did not survive long in solar light, warmer temperatures, and more humid conditions. He added that disinfectants had also been effective against it. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--The Meat Number That Makes Even Naysayers Worry About Shortages

The U.S. government on Wednesday pushed out its monthly figures on frozen food inventories , which stood in sharp relief @ @ @ @ @ .
One figure in particular might give even the naysayers pause .
Combined pork , @ @ @ @ @ cold-storage facilities now stand equal to roughly two weeks of total American meat production .
@ @ @ @ @ about 14 days for safety reasons , that raises the potential for deficits .
“ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks from now in the retail outlets , ” Dennis Smith , a senior @ @ @ @ @ Services , said this week , citing industry sources .
“ There is simply no @ @ @ @ @ big box stores will get their needs met , many others will not.
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The U.S. government on Wednesday pushed out its monthly figures on frozen food inventories, which stood in sharp relief against the backdrop of closures. One figure in particular might give even the naysayers pause.
Combined pork, beef and poultry supplies in cold-storage facilities now stand equal to roughly two weeks of total American meat production. With most plant shutdowns lasting about 14 days for safety reasons, that raises the potential for deficits.
“Meat shortages will be occurring two weeks from now in the retail outlets,” Dennis Smith, a senior account executive at Archer Financial Services, said this week, citing industry sources. “There is simply no spot pork available. The big box stores will get their needs met, many others will not.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Fewer than half of working Americans will have a paycheck in May as devastating coronavirus layoffs

Fewer than half of working Americans will have a paycheck in May as devastating coronavirus layoffs persist, economist says

The millions of Americans who have lost their jobs in recent weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic will have a devastating effects on the economy going forward as workers are left without pay .
Losses in April alone could push the unemployment rate to 16 % , according to James Knightley , chief international economist at ING .
If another 10 million Americans file jobless claims in May , that would push the unemployment rate to 22 % , he said .
“ Thankfully this is below the 24.9 % peak experienced in 1933 , but we have to remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not classified as employed or unemployed – they are students , early retirement , homemakers , carers or sick , ” Knightly wrote in a Thursday note .
“ This leads us to yet another sobering statistic – that less than half of working age Americans will be earning a wage next month , ” he said .
The estimate comes amid a huge spike in unemployment claims driven by the coronavirus pandemic .
In the past five weeks , 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance , a staggering record-breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losses seen in the Great Recession .
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The millions of Americans who have lost their jobs in recent weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic will have a devastating effects on the economy going forward as workers are left without pay.
Losses in April alone could push the unemployment rate to 16%, according to James Knightley, chief international economist at ING. If another 10 million Americans file jobless claims in May, that would push the unemployment rate to 22%, he said.
“Thankfully this is below the 24.9% peak experienced in 1933, but we have to remember that one third of Americans aged 18-65 are not classified as employed or unemployed – they are students, early retirement, homemakers, carers or sick,” Knightly wrote in a Thursday note.
“This leads us to yet another sobering statistic – that less than half of working age Americans will be earning a wage next month,” he said.
The estimate comes amid a huge spike in unemployment claims driven by the coronavirus pandemic. In the past five weeks, 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance, a staggering record-breaking number that’s quickly dwarfed job losses seen in the Great Recession. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Stanford doctor explains why coronavirus lockdown policies need to end: ‘Ignore the panic and rely o

Stanford doctor explains why coronavirus lockdown policies need to end: ‘Ignore the panic and rely on facts’

The former chief of neuroradiology at Stanford University said the United States needs to end widespread coronavirus lockdowns and adopt a more targeted approach that both protects the most vulnerable people and builds immunity in the population .
In an op-ed published in The Hill , Dr. Scott Atlas laid out some key facts he believes policymakers are ignoring about the pandemic , and called for leaders to “ ignore the panic ” when making decisions .
“ Tens of thousands of Americans have died , and Americans are now desperate for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Atlas wrote .
“ Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened , rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical projections ; combine that empirical evidence with fundamental principles of biology established for decades ; and then thoughtfully restore the country to function.
” Atlas wrote that because the overall mortality rate is increasingly looking to be 0.1 % -0.5 % based on antibody studies , and because that mortality rate is even lower among healthy adults under the age of 50 , it makes no sense to continue requiring all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small percentage of people are in real danger from COVID-19 .
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The former chief of neuroradiology at Stanford University said the United States needs to end widespread coronavirus lockdowns and adopt a more targeted approach that both protects the most vulnerable people and builds immunity in the population.
In an op-ed published in The Hill, Dr. Scott Atlas laid out some key facts he believes policymakers are ignoring about the pandemic, and called for leaders to “ignore the panic” when making decisions.
“Tens of thousands of Americans have died, and Americans are now desperate for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts,” Atlas wrote. “Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened, rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical projections; combine that empirical evidence with fundamental principles of biology established for decades; and then thoughtfully restore the country to function.”
Atlas wrote that because the overall mortality rate is increasingly looking to be 0.1%-0.5% based on antibody studies, and because that mortality rate is even lower among healthy adults under the age of 50, it makes no sense to continue requiring all of the population to isolate when such a small percentage of people are in real danger from COVID-19. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-24--Former CIA operative: China uses Dems as ‘useful idiots’ to spread propaganda, Biden ‘in the tank’ f

Former CIA operative: China uses Dems as ‘useful idiots’ to spread propaganda, Biden ‘in the tank’ for Beijing

Former CIA operative Bryan Dean Wright reacted Thursday to a new report that China helped to spread misinformation about coronavirus , calling out Democrats – including former Vice President Joe Biden – for placing too much trust in Beijing ’ s narratives .
During the early stages of the outbreak in the United States , Chinese agents reportedly sent text messages to Americans warning the government would soon impose a nationwide lockdown with little notice to prepare , The New York Times reported , citing six U.S. intelligence officials from six separate agencies .
In an interview on “ Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrat who supports President Trump – said the president should initially give President Xi Jinping the chance to “ do the right thing ” — acknowledge a degree of culpability , and offer up a solution to all who have been devastated by the virus .
“ And , if they don ’ t — which , by the way , I doubt that they will , having worked with these folks in the past — we now have to then rally the troops .
And not , of course , not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m talking about a global alliance to tell President Xi that , in fact , he is culpable , ” he said .
“ And then , we have a number of different tools : removing them from the World Trade Organization , tariffs , sanctions , ” he pointed out .
“ We have a way to hit them back where they don ’ t want to be hit the most which is , of course , their economy.
” Wright said China will “ push back ” and have already started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ useful idiots in the Democratic Party ” to blame Trump .
“ So , we are going to have to be able to respond as a country to say ‘ enough , ’ grab our alliances or all these allies , and demand that they make it right , ” Wright said , arguing that voters will have a stark contrast between Trump ’ s stance toward China and the much friendlier posture of former VP Joe Biden .
“ There is a profound impact then on the November election and who we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he asked .
“ We have to say no to Joe because Joe Biden has been in the tank for the Chinese for so long.
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Former CIA operative Bryan Dean Wright reacted Thursday to a new report that China helped to spread misinformation about coronavirus, calling out Democrats – including former Vice President Joe Biden – for placing too much trust in Beijing’s narratives.
During the early stages of the outbreak in the United States, Chinese agents reportedly sent text messages to Americans warning the government would soon impose a nationwide lockdown with little notice to prepare, The New York Times reported, citing six U.S. intelligence officials from six separate agencies.
In an interview on “Fox & Friends,” Wright – a Democrat who supports President Trump – said the president should initially give President Xi Jinping the chance to “do the right thing” — acknowledge a degree of culpability, and offer up a solution to all who have been devastated by the virus.
“And, if they don’t — which, by the way, I doubt that they will, having worked with these folks in the past — we now have to then rally the troops. And not, of course, not just the American people here. I’m talking about a global alliance to tell President Xi that, in fact, he is culpable,” he said.
“And then, we have a number of different tools [at our disposal]: removing them from the World Trade Organization, tariffs, [and] sanctions,” he pointed out. “We have a way to hit them back where they don’t want to be hit the most which is, of course, their economy.”
Wright said China will “push back” and have already started to push their own narrative using “useful idiots in the Democratic Party” to blame Trump.
“So, we are going to have to be able to respond as a country to say ‘enough,’ grab our alliances or all these allies, and demand that they make it right,” Wright said, arguing that voters will have a stark contrast between Trump’s stance toward China and the much friendlier posture of former VP Joe Biden.
“There is a profound impact then on the November election and who we choose for our president, right?” he asked. “We have to say no to Joe because Joe Biden has been in the tank for the Chinese for so long.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Suddenly Media Realizes FBI Plotted to “F*ck Flynn”; True Pundit Told You That 1,145 DAYS AGO

Here we go again , the mainstream and right-wing media re-packaging ‘ news ’ True Pundit broke years ago .
In this case , 1,145 days ago .
Wait , what ?
That ’ s 3.1 YEARS .
Yes , years .
Where in the hell was everyone else in the media 3.1 years ago ?
Riding the fence , asleep , or hiding ther heads in the sand .
You may recall True Pundit ’ s story on March 7 , 2017 where we were the first and only to report FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe boasted to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then we fuck Trump.
” The True Pundit piece dealt with what we were told was a FBI plot to take down Mike Flynn and President Donald Trump .
Suddenly , the media is treating these revelations as breaking news , asking : Was there a FBI plot to take down Flynn ?
Wow , how bad are you people at your jobs ?
This from True Pundit March 2017 : Mainstream media like The Hill and others sat on the fence for years , protecting McCabe and others .
But we — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plot to sandbag Flynn in March 2017 and now Congress and the MSM are still wondering if there might be a plot .
Or maybe they knew all along .
From the True Pundit article entitled EXCLUSIVE : FBI ’ s Own Political Terror Plot ; Deputy Director and FBI Brass Secretly Conspired to Wage Coup Against Flynn & Trump : Mere days before Gen. Michael Flynn was sacked as national security advisor , FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe gathered more than a dozen of his top FBI disciples to plot how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ career and manufacture evidence to derail President Donald Trump , according to FBI sources .
McCabe , the second highest ranking FBI official , emphatically declared at the invite-only gathering with raised voice : “ Fuck Flynn and then we Fuck Trump , ” according to direct sources .
Many of his top lieutenants applauded and cheered such rhetoric .
A scattered few did not .
This was one of several such meetings held in seclusion among key FBI leaders since Trump was elected president , FBI sources confirm .
At the congregation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and vowed to destroy Flynn and Trump , there were as many as 16 top FBI officials , inside intelligence sources said .
No lower-level agents or support personnel were present .
If you are among the millions of Americans who have pondered in recent months whether the Obama-era “ Deep State ” intelligence apparatus and FBI are working for or against Trump , this is the first definitive proof that the country ’ s once-premiere law enforcement agency has gone rogue .
The non-elected hierarchy that steer the FBI have declared war @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inner circle .
Make no mistake .
Now 1,145 days later , we couldn ’ t have said it any better ourselves .
Whoops , we did say it ourselves .
In fact .
all by ourselves with no support from so-called colleagues in the media .
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Here we go again, the mainstream and right-wing media re-packaging ‘news’ True Pundit broke months years ago. In this case, 1,145 days ago. Wait, what?
That’s 3.1 YEARS. Yes, years. Where in the hell was everyone else in the media 3.1 years ago? Riding the fence, asleep, or hiding ther heads in the sand.
You may recall True Pundit’s story on March 7, 2017 where we were the first and only to report FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe boasted to a crowded conference room “Fuck Flynn and then we fuck Trump.”
The True Pundit piece dealt with what we were told was a FBI plot to take down Mike Flynn and President Donald Trump.
Suddenly, the media is treating these revelations as breaking news, asking: Was there a FBI plot to take down Flynn?
Wow, how bad are you people at your jobs? This from True Pundit March 2017:
Mainstream media like The Hill and others sat on the fence for years, protecting McCabe and others. But we — True Pundit — told you there was a plot to sandbag Flynn in March 2017 and now Congress and the MSM are still wondering if there might be a plot. Or maybe they knew all along.
From the True Pundit article entitled EXCLUSIVE: FBI’s Own Political Terror Plot; Deputy Director and FBI Brass Secretly Conspired to Wage Coup Against Flynn & Trump:
Mere days before Gen. Michael Flynn was sacked as national security advisor, FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe gathered more than a dozen of his top FBI disciples to plot how to ruin Flynn’s aspiring political career and manufacture evidence to derail President Donald Trump, according to FBI sources.
McCabe, the second highest ranking FBI official, emphatically declared at the invite-only gathering with raised voice: “Fuck Flynn and then we Fuck Trump,” according to direct sources. Many of his top lieutenants applauded and cheered such rhetoric. A scattered few did not.
This was one of several such meetings held in seclusion among key FBI leaders since Trump was elected president, FBI sources confirm. At the congregation where McCabe went off the political rails and vowed to destroy Flynn and Trump, there were as many as 16 top FBI officials, inside intelligence sources said. No lower-level agents or support personnel were present.
If you are among the millions of Americans who have pondered in recent months whether the Obama-era “Deep State” intelligence apparatus and FBI are working for or against Trump, this is the first definitive proof that the country’s once-premiere law enforcement agency has gone rogue.
The non-elected hierarchy that steer the FBI have declared war on President Trump and his White House inner circle. Make no mistake.
Now 1,145 days later, we couldn’t have said it any better ourselves. Whoops, we did say it ourselves. In fact. all by ourselves with no support from so-called colleagues in the media.
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Brit Hume: Time To Consider Lockdown Possibly ‘A Colossal Public Policy Calamity’

Earlier this week , Fox News ’ Brit Hume suggested it ’ s time we consider lockdown policy as possibly being “ a colossal public policy calamity.
” Speaking to Shannon Bream on Fox airwaves Tuesday night , Hume discussed the disastrous side effects of stay-at-home orders adopted by nearly every state in the union , highlighting the irreparable harm done to the folks ’ livelihood and savings , and the social toll the isolation has caused , particularly for children , who are at extremely low risk for novel coronavirus .
To boot , emphasized Hume , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually been , especially when compared to other , more sustainable mitigation strategies .
“ I think it ’ s time to consider the possibility , Shannon , that this lockdown – as opposed to the more moderate mitigation efforts – is a colossal public policy calamity , ” Hume said , according to Fox News .
“ That the damage to the economy , businesses that I see , businesses are closing .
Many may not reopen .
Those jobs will be lost .
Those businesses will be lost .
Those incomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the effect on children who don ’ t have their normal life , ” he continued .
“ They don ’ t have school .
They can ’ t play with their friends , even outdoors .
All these things are accumulating .
They ’ re not going to get better , Shannon .
They ’ re going to get worse with time .
And , as I say , we may not recover from many of these losses for a very long time if ever.
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Earlier this week, Fox News’ Brit Hume suggested it’s time we consider lockdown policy as possibly being “a colossal public policy calamity.”
Speaking to Shannon Bream on Fox airwaves Tuesday night, Hume discussed the disastrous side effects of stay-at-home orders adopted by nearly every state in the union, highlighting the irreparable harm done to the folks’ livelihood and savings, and the social toll the isolation has caused, particularly for children, who are at extremely low risk for novel coronavirus.
To boot, emphasized Hume, it’s unclear how effective lockdown policies have actually been, especially when compared to other, more sustainable mitigation strategies.
“I think it’s time to consider the possibility, Shannon, that this lockdown – as opposed to the more moderate mitigation efforts – is a colossal public policy calamity,” Hume said, according to Fox News. “That the damage to the economy, businesses that I see, businesses are closing. Many may not reopen. Those jobs will be lost. Those businesses will be lost. Those incomes will be lost.”
“Plus, the effect on children who don’t have their normal life,” he continued. “They don’t have school. They can’t play with their friends, even outdoors. All these things are accumulating. They’re not going to get better, Shannon. They’re going to get worse with time. And, as I say, we may not recover from many of these losses for a very long time if ever.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-04-25--CBO: Coronavirus Will Keep Unemployment North of 10% This Year and Next

A NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS from the Congressional Budget Office paints a grim picture of what ’ s in store for the domestic economy this year and next – throwing cold water on the notion that the U.S. will quickly recover from its coronavirus-fueled recession .
In a series of published on Friday , the CBO estimates the national unemployment rate will hit 14 % in the second quarter of the year and 16 % in the third quarter .
Unemployment will average 11.4 % this year , and by the end of 2021 , the CBO thinks the rate will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three times pre-coronavirus outbreak levels .
During the depths of the Great Recession , unemployment peaked at 10 % and was only that high for one month .
The average unemployment rate this year and next is expected to exceed that level .
“ The increase in that rate in the second and third quarters reflects the net effect of a projected loss of nearly 27 million in the number of people employed and the exit of roughly 8 million people from the labor force , ” according to the report .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rosier picture painted by President Donald Trump and members of his administration , who are still holding out hope that an economic reopening will return the country to its former glory .
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A NEW ECONOMIC ANALYSIS from the Congressional Budget Office paints a grim picture of what’s in store for the domestic economy this year and next – throwing cold water on the notion that the U.S. will quickly recover from its coronavirus-fueled recession.
In a series of projections published on Friday, the CBO estimates the national unemployment rate will hit 14% in the second quarter of the year and 16% in the third quarter. Unemployment will average 11.4% this year, and by the end of 2021, the CBO thinks the rate will still sit at 9.5% – nearly three times pre-coronavirus outbreak levels.
During the depths of the Great Recession, unemployment peaked at 10% and was only that high for one month. The average unemployment rate this year and next is expected to exceed that level.
“The increase in that rate in the second and third quarters reflects the net effect of a projected loss of nearly 27 million in the number of people employed and the exit of roughly 8 million people from the labor force,” according to the report.


truepundit--2020-04-25--WATCH: Dr. David Katz explains how the US can reopen safely and why the lockdown is dangerous

Dr. Katz first made waves on March 20 with an op-ed in the New York Times titled “ Is Our @ @ @ @ @ the Disease ?
” Katz pointed out that building immunity to the coronavirus is critical @ @ @ @ @ the infection .
Katz noted that the “ deaths have been mainly clustered among the @ @ @ @ @ chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease , and those in both groups.
” @ @ @ @ @ efforts will do little to contain the virus because we have a resource-constrained , fragmented @ @ @ @ @ system.
” Katz , who is the founding director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center @ @ @ @ @ quarantining everyone at home “ increases mingling across generations that will expose the most vulnerable.
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Dr. Katz first made waves on March 20 with an op-ed in the New York Times titled “Is Our Fight Against Coronavirus Worse Than the Disease?” Katz pointed out that building immunity to the coronavirus is critical for bodies to fight off the infection.
Katz noted that the “deaths have been mainly clustered among the elderly, those with significant chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, and those in both groups.”
He feared that “our efforts will do little to contain the virus because we have a resource-constrained, fragmented, perennially underfunded public health system.” Katz, who is the founding director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Connecticut, added that quarantining everyone at home “increases mingling across generations that will expose the most vulnerable.”
Katz suggested that governments focus “resources on testing and protecting, in every way possible, all those people the data indicate are especially vulnerable to severe infection: the elderly, people with chronic diseases and the immunologically compromised.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Trump signs $484 billion coronavirus relief package

President Trump on Friday signed legislation providing $ 484 billion to replenish a popular small business lending program and support hospitals and COVID-19 testing amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The measure includes an additional $ 310 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) , $ 60 billion of which is reserved for community banks and small lenders ; $ 75 billion for hospitals ; $ 25 billion to support testing efforts ; and $ 60 billion for emergency disaster loans and grants .
Trump signed the legislative package during an Oval Office ceremony .
The legislation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and congressional Democrats .
The Senate passed the bill in a voice vote on Tuesday , with the House following suit on Thursday in a 388-5-1 vote that saw lawmakers wearing masks and voting in groups after Republicans demanded a floor vote .
“ I want to thank Congress for answering my call to pass this critical funding , ” Trump said Friday in the Oval Office .
He said the more than $ 300 billion to replenish the PPP would help “ keep millions of Americans on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses , great for the workers , ” Trump said .
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President Trump on Friday signed legislation providing $484 billion to replenish a popular small business lending program and support hospitals and COVID-19 testing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The measure includes an additional $310 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $60 billion of which is reserved for community banks and small lenders; $75 billion for hospitals; $25 billion to support testing efforts; and $60 billion for emergency disaster loans and grants.
Trump signed the legislative package during an Oval Office ceremony.
The legislation came out of several days of negotiations between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and congressional Democrats. The Senate passed the bill in a voice vote on Tuesday, with the House following suit on Thursday in a 388-5-1 vote that saw lawmakers wearing masks and voting in groups after Republicans demanded a floor vote.
“I want to thank Congress for answering my call to pass this critical funding,” Trump said Friday in the Oval Office. He said the more than $300 billion to replenish the PPP would help “keep millions of Americans on the payroll.”
“Great for small businesses, great for the workers,” Trump said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--After Holding Up Small Business Relief Funds, Democrats Go Full Throttle On Bailing Out Blue States

While small business owners continue to die on the vine , Nancy Pelosi held up a GOP plan for emergency funding to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) with a ‘ clean ’ ( pork-free ) bill .
Now , Pelosi is champing at the bit to push through a ‘ long and expensive wish list , ’ of additional stimulus – including $ 500 billion for mismanaged state and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic , according to Bloomberg .
Democrats also want an extension of expanded unemployment benefits , along with expanded workplace safety protections for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding for food stamps .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) , however , isn ’ t a fan , and has indicated that he will dig his heels in for a massive fight over aid to states and local governments – a top priority for Democrats .
There is a risk that the effort to write a comprehensive rescue bill gets bogged down for months or falters given how far apart both parties are now as well as the increasingly bitter exchanges over what should come next and who will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t rebound .
One of the biggest battles ahead will be over aid to state and local governments , which are seeing tax revenue plummet and expenses escalate as a result of the pandemic .
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer told National Public Radio Friday that he believes “ there ’ s enough bipartisan support ” for state and local government relief legislation despite resistance from McConnell .
–Bloomberg Schumer thinks McConnell will walk back statements made earlier this week , when he said that struggling states – mostly run by Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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While small business owners continue to die on the vine, Nancy Pelosi held up a GOP plan for emergency funding to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with a ‘clean’ (pork-free) bill.
Now, Pelosi is champing at the bit to push through a ‘long and expensive wish list,’ of additional stimulus – including $500 billion for mismanaged state and local governments amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Bloomberg. Democrats also want an extension of expanded unemployment benefits, along with expanded workplace safety protections for front-line workers, and a boost in funding for food stamps.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), however, isn’t a fan, and has indicated that he will dig his heels in for a massive fight over aid to states and local governments – a top priority for Democrats.
There is a risk that the effort to write a comprehensive rescue bill gets bogged down for months or falters given how far apart both parties are now as well as the increasingly bitter exchanges over what should come next and who will be to blame if the economy doesn’t rebound.
One of the biggest battles ahead will be over aid to state and local governments, which are seeing tax revenue plummet and expenses escalate as a result of the pandemic.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer told National Public Radio Friday that he believes “there’s enough bipartisan support” for state and local government relief legislation despite resistance from McConnell. –Bloomberg
Schumer thinks McConnell will walk back statements made earlier this week, when he said that struggling states – mostly run by Democrats – should be allowed to go bankrupt. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Ohio police bust an Amish barn party packed with 100 people for violating the state’s stay-at-home o

Ohio police bust an Amish barn party packed with 100 people for violating the state’s stay-at-home order

Police in Ohio reportedly broke up a party in an Amish barn over the weekend that was in violation of @ @ @ @ @ order .
Just after midnight Saturday , police responded to a tip about a large @ @ @ @ @ in Huntsburg Township .
When they arrived , they found scores of people — roughly @ @ @ @ @ together without regard for social distancing policies .
“ When we got there , there @ @ @ @ @ people some of them ran , ” said Geauga Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand , according to @ @ @ @ @ one that was too intoxicated to run and that person had to be transported by @ @ @ @ @ outlet said that deputies arrested one individual for disorderly conduct and issued a summons for @ @ @ @ @ order .
Two others were also charged for underage drinking .
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Police in Ohio reportedly broke up a party in an Amish barn over the weekend that was in violation of the state’s stay-at-home order.
Just after midnight Saturday, police responded to a tip about a large gathering at an Amish residence in Huntsburg Township. When they arrived, they found scores of people — roughly 100 — drinking and partying together without regard for social distancing policies.
“When we got there, there was a barn full of people some of them ran,” said Geauga Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand, according to WJW-TV. “There was one that was too intoxicated to run and that person had to be transported by ambulance.”
The local news outlet said that deputies arrested one individual for disorderly conduct and issued a summons for another for violating the stay-at-home order. Two others were also charged for underage drinking. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Harvard Defiant Hours Before Backing Down on Coronavirus Relief

After defiantly stating this morning it would keep a federal Chinese virus relief grant against the wishes of President Donald Trump , Harvard backed down this afternoon , stating it would not accept the relief grant following the “ intense focus ” placed on the university by politicians .
According to a report by Reuters , Harvard University announced on Tuesday that it plans to keep its $ 8.6 million stimulus grant .
Many colleges and universities around the country have received stimulus grants to help them weather financial burdens imposed by the Chinese virus pandemic .
“ Harvard is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they shouldn ’ t be taking it , ” Trump said during a press conference on Tuesday .
Trump pointed out that Harvard University currently has the largest endowment of any university in the country .
In a short statement , Harvard announced that they do not plan to pay back the funds that they have received as part of the CARES Act .
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After defiantly stating this morning it would keep a federal Chinese virus relief grant against the wishes of President Donald Trump, Harvard backed down this afternoon, stating it would not accept the relief grant following the “intense focus” placed on the university by politicians.
According to a report by Reuters, Harvard University announced on Tuesday that it plans to keep its $8.6 million stimulus grant. Many colleges and universities around the country have received stimulus grants to help them weather financial burdens imposed by the Chinese virus pandemic.
“Harvard is going to pay back the money and they shouldn’t be taking it,” Trump said during a press conference on Tuesday. Trump pointed out that Harvard University currently has the largest endowment of any university in the country.
In a short statement, Harvard announced that they do not plan to pay back the funds that they have received as part of the CARES Act. Harvard said that they will “direct 100% of the funds to financial assistance to students, and will not be using any of the funds to cover institutional costs.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Dems plan to censure Michigan lawmaker who said Trump’s boosting of hydroxychloroquine ‘saved my lif

Dems plan to censure Michigan lawmaker who said Trump’s boosting of hydroxychloroquine ‘saved my life’

Democrats in Michigan will vote on Saturday to censure one of their colleagues who praised President Trump for advocating the use of an anti-malarial drug that she claimed cured her of COVID-19 .
The 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization argues that state Rep. Karen Whitsett , D-Detroit , broke protocol by meeting with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence during an April 14 meeting of coronavirus survivors and for crediting hydroxychloroquine with saving her life .
Whitsett first made the claim that hydroxychloroquine – a commonly prescribed anti-malarial drug – saved her life during an appearance on Fox News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month .
She said that if it weren ’ t for Trump pushing the drug through the Food and Drug Administration ’ s approval process for off-label use and touting it repeatedly during his daily press briefings , she may not have survived the disease .
“ I really want to say that you have to give this an opportunity , ” she said on the show .
“ For me , it saved my life .
I only can go by what it is that I have gone through and what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t speak for anyone else .
So that ’ s not what I ’ m trying to do here .
I ’ m only speaking for myself.
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Democrats in Michigan will vote on Saturday to censure one of their colleagues who praised President Trump for advocating the use of an anti-malarial drug that she claimed cured her of COVID-19.
The 13th Congressional District Democratic Party Organization argues that state Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, broke protocol by meeting with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence during an April 14 meeting of coronavirus survivors and for crediting hydroxychloroquine with saving her life.
Whitsett first made the claim that hydroxychloroquine – a commonly prescribed anti-malarial drug – saved her life during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” earlier this month. She said that if it weren’t for Trump pushing the drug through the Food and Drug Administration’s approval process for off-label use and touting it repeatedly during his daily press briefings, she may not have survived the disease.
“I really want to say that you have to give this an opportunity,” she said on the show. “For me, it saved my life. I only can go by what it is that I have gone through and what my story is, and I can’t speak for anyone else. So that’s not what I’m trying to do here. I’m only speaking for myself.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Taylor Swift Hits Soros Family for ‘Shameless Greed’

Pop singer Taylor Swift took another swing at billionaire investor George Soros on Thursday , condemning the “ shameless greed ” of the financier for partnering with her ex-manager Scooter Braun to release a new album of her songs .
Swift , who has emerged as an outspoken supporter of the Democratic Party , railed against Soros , a liberal megadonor , and Braun , who helped organize the March for Our Lives gun-control protest , after learning her former label Big Machine was releasing an album of a live radio concert she performed in 2008 .
“ It looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial backers , 23 Capital , Alex Soros , and the Soros family and The Carlyle Group , have seen the latest balance sheets and realized that paying $ 330 million for my music wasn ’ t exactly a wise choice and they need money , ” Swift wrote on Instagram .
“ In my opinion , just another case of shameless greed in the time of Coronavirus .
So tasteless , but very transparent.
” Swift also attacked the Soros family in December as being the financial enablers of Braun ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old music .
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Pop singer Taylor Swift took another swing at billionaire investor George Soros on Thursday, condemning the “shameless greed” of the financier for partnering with her ex-manager Scooter Braun to release a new album of her songs.
Swift, who has emerged as an outspoken supporter of the Democratic Party, railed against Soros, a liberal megadonor, and Braun, who helped organize the March for Our Lives gun-control protest, after learning her former label Big Machine was releasing an album of a live radio concert she performed in 2008.
“It looks to me like Scooter Braun and his financial backers, 23 Capital, Alex Soros, and the Soros family and The Carlyle Group, have seen the latest balance sheets and realized that paying $330 million for my music wasn’t exactly a wise choice and they need money,” Swift wrote on Instagram. “In my opinion, just another case of shameless greed in the time of Coronavirus. So tasteless, but very transparent.”
Swift also attacked the Soros family in December as being the financial enablers of Braun’s takeover of her former label and her old music. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Exposing Harvard’s Chinese Agent Charles Lieber’s “Virus Transmitters”

Dr. Charles Lieber is a nano-scientist at Harvard University .
He was recently charged by the American authorities for secretly being a Chinese agent .
However , there is a mystery surrounding the nature of his work .
It is said he was recruited for advanced research into nanowire-batteries .
But investigation by GreatGameIndia has shown that Lieber was infact working on virus transmitters that could penetrate cell membranes without affecting the intercellular functions and even measure activities inside heart cells and muscle fibers .
Dr. Charles Leiber is a nano-scientist at Harvard University who also serves as a chair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Chemical Biology .
He was arrested by the U.S. Department of Defense in January for lying about his association with China ’ s Thousand Talent Program .
It is basically a recruitment plan which seeks to lure Chinese overseas talent and foreign experts to bring their knowledge and experience to China and in return , reward individuals for stealing proprietary information .
According to the charging documents , Lieber was a contractual participant of the program and was paid $ 50,000 monthly , along with $ 158,000 in living expenses and $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lab at Wuhan University .
The fact that Lieber kept his association with the Chinese a secret put his integrity in question as well as financial conflicts of interest , including financial support from foreign governments or foreign entities .
What ’ s more concerning is that the affidavit released by the federal prosecutors states that Leiber signed an agreement between Harvard and Wuhan Insitute of Technology .
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Dr. Charles Lieber is a nano-scientist at Harvard University. He was recently charged by the American authorities for secretly being a Chinese agent.
However, there is a mystery surrounding the nature of his work. It is said he was recruited for advanced research into nanowire-batteries. But investigation by GreatGameIndia has shown that Lieber was infact working on virus transmitters that could penetrate cell membranes without affecting the intercellular functions and even measure activities inside heart cells and muscle fibers.
Dr. Charles Leiber is a nano-scientist at Harvard University who also serves as a chair for Harvard’s Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. He was arrested by the U.S. Department of Defense in January for lying about his association with China’s Thousand Talent Program. It is basically a recruitment plan which seeks to lure Chinese overseas talent and foreign experts to bring their knowledge and experience to China and in return, reward individuals for stealing proprietary information.
According to the charging documents, Lieber was a contractual participant of the program and was paid $50,000 monthly, along with $158,000 in living expenses and $1.74 million to set up a research lab at Wuhan University. The fact that Lieber kept his association with the Chinese a secret put his integrity in question as well as financial conflicts of interest, including financial support from foreign governments or foreign entities.
What’s more concerning is that the affidavit released by the federal prosecutors states that Leiber signed an agreement between Harvard and Wuhan Insitute of Technology. According to the affidavit, the purpose of the agreement was to “carry out advanced research and development of nanowire-based lithium-ion batteries with high performance for electric vehicles.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--AOC Only House Democrat To Vote Against Funding American Businesses, Hospitals

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( AOC ) was the lone House Democrat to vote against a $ 484 billion aid package to @ @ @ @ @ Thursday .
The bill provides $ 310 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program @ @ @ @ @ small business rescue fund , $ 60 billion in economic disaster loans for businesses , @ @ @ @ @ emergency relief for hospitals .
The House passed the bill by a 388-5 margin .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s Manu Raju , Ocasio-Cortez argued that her ‘ no ’ vote was about @ @ @ @ @ they want.
” Because that should be a deciding factor as to whether or not @ @ @ @ @ employees who are struggling during an economic crisis .
“ McConnell is already talking about @ @ @ @ @ talk about getting people relief , ” complained AOC .
“ That to me is @ @ @ @ @ done.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was the lone House Democrat to vote against a $484 billion aid package to help small businesses and hospitals Thursday.
The bill provides $310 billion in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a small business rescue fund, $60 billion in economic disaster loans for businesses, and $75 billion in emergency relief for hospitals.
The House passed the bill by a 388-5 margin.
My opponent @AOC is the only “NO” vote on the stimulus bill. The only so-called Dem to vote “NO” on providing aid to our local small businesses in the Bronx & Queens. Always dividing, never uniting. @AOC is wrong for the times. Wrong for New York. Wrong for our neighborhoods. https://t.co/489CWHAvHy — Michelle Caruso-Cabrera (@MCaruso_Cabrera) April 24, 2020
In an interview with CNN’s Manu Raju, Ocasio-Cortez argued that her ‘no’ vote was about avoiding “giving Republicans what they want.”
Because that should be a deciding factor as to whether or not you help American businesses and employees who are struggling during an economic crisis.
“McConnell is already talking about the deficit the moment we talk about getting people relief,” complained AOC. “That to me is a signal that Republicans are done.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Soros-Linked Groups, Koch-Funded FreedomWorks Apply for Small Business Coronavirus Loans

Groups linked to billionaires George Soros and the Koch brothers are now seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded @ @ @ @ @ midst of the Chinese coronavirus crisis .
While Congress has replenished a fund with $ @ @ @ @ @ businesses stay afloat while being forced to close to abide by social distancing guidelines , @ @ @ @ @ to billionaire donors have said they are applying to obtain some of that funding .
@ @ @ @ @ state American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU ) groups are looking to secure thousands in @ @ @ @ @ according to the New York Times .
Likewise , the libertarian FreedomWorks organization is applying @ @ @ @ @ despite their billionaire backing by the Koch brothers .
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Groups linked to billionaires George Soros and the Koch brothers are now seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded small business loans in the midst of the Chinese coronavirus crisis.
While Congress has replenished a fund with $250 billion to help small businesses stay afloat while being forced to close to abide by social distancing guidelines, liberal and libertarian nonprofits linked to billionaire donors have said they are applying to obtain some of that funding.
Soros-linked Media Matters and individual state American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) groups are looking to secure thousands in taxpayer-funded small business loans, according to the New York Times.
Likewise, the libertarian FreedomWorks organization is applying for a small business loan despite their billionaire backing by the Koch brothers. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--New Jersey governor is open to paying illegal immigrants $600 a week despite state ‘running out of m

New Jersey governor is open to paying illegal immigrants $600 a week despite state ‘running out of money’

New Jersey Democratic Gov .
Phil Murphy said that he was open to the idea of the state providing illegal @ @ @ @ @ week .
During Murphy ’ s COVID-19 news briefing on Thursday , the governor was @ @ @ @ @ illegal immigrants .
Immigrants rights group Make the Road NJ released a report titled , @ @ @ @ @ ” that documented the “ experiences of low-wage immigrant workers and families in New Jersey @ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 crisis.
” The Make the Road NJ report was brought up during the @ @ @ @ @ .
Murphy was asked if he would consider issuing $ 600 a week to illegal @ @ @ @ @ wages ” during the coronavirus pandemic .
Murphy said that he did not see the @ @ @ @ @ report , but did say he is “ open-minded to the $ 600-a-week ” payment @ @ @ @ @ also acknowledged that the state of New Jersey is “ quite clearly running out of @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said that he was open to the idea of the state providing illegal immigrants with $600 a week.
During Murphy’s COVID-19 news briefing on Thursday, the governor was asked about cash assistance for illegal immigrants.
Immigrants rights group Make the Road NJ released a report titled, “Essential and Excluded,” that documented the “experiences of low-wage immigrant workers and families in New Jersey during the first month of the COVID-19 crisis.”
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The Make the Road NJ report was brought up during the New Jersey coronavirus press briefing. Murphy was asked if he would consider issuing $600 a week to illegal aliens “who have lost wages” during the coronavirus pandemic.
Murphy said that he did not see the Make the Road New Jersey report, but did say he is “open-minded to the $600-a-week” payment to illegal immigrants. Murphy also acknowledged that the state of New Jersey is “quite clearly running out of money.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-25--Farmers forced to kill hundreds of thousands of pigs as meat packing plants across the country close

As more and more large meat processing plants close amid the nation ’ s coronavirus pandemic , farmers across the country are running out of physical space for their pigs .
With slaughterhouses shuttered , hog farms became so crowded this week that many farmers have been forced to start killing their pigs en masse , the United Press International reported Thursday .
‘ This is our biggest crisis ever ’ “ I really , really don ’ t want to kill my pigs , ” said Howard Roth , president of the National Pork Producers Council .
“ But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know there are farmers who have had to kill their pigs , farmers are aborting sows .
It ’ s really awful.
” Roth , who raises and weans pigs in Wisconsin , added that in a typical week , the American pork industry kills 2.5 million pigs .
But this week , that number will drop to 2 million , leaving a backup of 500,000 pigs .
“ We were already backed up by about a half million .
This is bad , ” he said .
In Minnesota , 200,000 pigs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEO of the Minnesota Pork Board , reported .
He added that the impending slaughter is not for a lack of preparation .
Farmers have prepared for a disease outbreak and many have opted to feed their hogs a high-fiber , low-calorie diet that slows down growth .
But that works for only so long .
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As more and more large meat processing plants close amid the nation’s coronavirus pandemic, farmers across the country are running out of physical space for their pigs.
With slaughterhouses shuttered, hog farms became so crowded this week that many farmers have been forced to start killing their pigs en masse, the United Press International reported Thursday.
‘This is our biggest crisis ever’
“I really, really don’t want to kill my pigs,” said Howard Roth, president of the National Pork Producers Council. “But it is getting close here. I know there are farmers who have had to kill their pigs, farmers are aborting sows. It’s really awful.”
Roth, who raises and weans pigs in Wisconsin, added that in a typical week, the American pork industry kills 2.5 million pigs. But this week, that number will drop to 2 million, leaving a backup of 500,000 pigs.
“We were already backed up by about a half million. This is bad,” he said.
In Minnesota, 200,000 pigs could be killed, David Preisler, CEO of the Minnesota Pork Board, reported. He added that the impending slaughter is not for a lack of preparation. Farmers have prepared for a disease outbreak and many have opted to feed their hogs a high-fiber, low-calorie diet that slows down growth. But that works for only so long. – READ MORE
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