truepundit--2020-02-07--Pelosi Slams McConnell as a ‘Rogue Leader’ Over Impeachment Trial ‘Who Would Cowardly Abandon His Du

Pelosi Slams McConnell as a ‘Rogue Leader’ Over Impeachment Trial ‘Who Would Cowardly Abandon His Duty’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) lashed out at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-Ky. ) for his @ @ @ @ @ s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump .
In a statement after the Senate voted @ @ @ @ @ articles of impeachment , Pelosi labeled McConnell a “ rogue leader ” and accused him @ @ @ @ @ “ Our Founders put safeguards in the Constitution to protect against a rogue president .
@ @ @ @ @ would at the same time have a rogue leader in the Senate who would cowardly @ @ @ @ @ the Constitution.
” Pelosi continued to blast Senate Republicans for rejecting a measure to call @ @ @ @ @ in the trial and accused them of participating in a cover-up of the president ’ @ @ @ @ @ MORE

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) lashed out at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for his handling of the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
In a statement after the Senate voted to acquit Trump of two articles of impeachment, Pelosi labeled McConnell a “rogue leader” and accused him of abandoning his duty.
“Our Founders put safeguards in the Constitution to protect against a rogue president. They never imagined that they would at the same time have a rogue leader in the Senate who would cowardly abandon his duty to uphold the Constitution.”
Pelosi continued to blast Senate Republicans for rejecting a measure to call for new witnesses and documents in the trial and accused them of participating in a cover-up of the president’s actions. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--Just A Little Sloppy Record-Keeping? The Pentagon’s $35 Trillion ‘Accounting Black Hole’

Over the past two weeks of coronavirus headlines and heightened global anxiety , along with impeachment coverage and after over the Super Bowl weekend Americans huddled in living rooms in blissful oblivion , a story which in more normal times would be front and center has gone largely unnoticed .
To be sure , the Pentagon couldn ’ t be happier that this bombshell has taken a back burner in global headlines : The Pentagon made $ 35 trillion in accounting adjustments last year alone — a total that ’ s larger than the entire U.S. economy and underscores the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ balancing its books .
The latest estimate is up from $ 30.7 trillion in 2018 and $ 29 trillion in 2017 , the first year adjustments were tracked in a concerted way , according to Pentagon figures and a lawmaker who ’ s pursued the accounting morass .
It sounds more appropriately news out of The Onion or Babylon Bee given this is *Trillions* and not just billions — though that itself would have been remarkable enough .
Naturally , the first and only question we should start with is : how is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 35 trillion is about one-and-a-half times the size of the entire US economy .
Not to mention that the figure easily dwarfs the GDP of the entire combined nations of the European continent .
Consider too that the current actual US budge for defense-related funding is $ 738 billion .
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Over the past two weeks of coronavirus headlines and heightened global anxiety, along with impeachment coverage and after over the Super Bowl weekend Americans huddled in living rooms in blissful oblivion, a story which in more normal times would be front and center has gone largely unnoticed. To be sure, the Pentagon couldn’t be happier that this bombshell has taken a back burner in global headlines:
The Pentagon made $35 trillion in accounting adjustments last year alone — a total that’s larger than the entire U.S. economy and underscores the Defense Department’s continuing difficulty in balancing its books.
The latest estimate is up from $30.7 trillion in 2018 and $29 trillion in 2017, the first year adjustments were tracked in a concerted way, according to Pentagon figures and a lawmaker who’s pursued the accounting morass.
It sounds more appropriately news out of The Onion or Babylon Bee given this is *Trillions* and not just billions — though that itself would have been remarkable enough. Naturally, the first and only question we should start with is: how is this even possible?
After all, $35 trillion is about one-and-a-half times the size of the entire US economy. Not to mention that the figure easily dwarfs the GDP of the entire combined nations of the European continent. Consider too that the current actual US budge for defense-related funding is $738 billion. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--WATCH: NBC Reporter Calls Republicans at Trump Speech ‘Bobbleheads’

NBC News reporter Peter Alexander said Thursday that the Republican lawmakers who support President Donald Trump were reduced to being @ @ @ @ @ speech in the White House East Room .
“ What you probably didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ from our position here is just what I would best describe as bobbleheads—the Republican supporters @ @ @ @ @ to the president , who were nodding approvingly throughout the entirety of his remarks , @ @ @ @ @ Chris Jansing .
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NBC News reporter Peter Alexander said Thursday that the Republican lawmakers who support President Donald Trump were reduced to being “bobbleheads” during his speech in the White House East Room.
“What you probably didn’t see but we could see from our position here is just what I would best describe as bobbleheads—the Republican supporters, the allies and aides to the president, who were nodding approvingly throughout the entirety of his remarks,” Alexander told MSNBC anchor Chris Jansing. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--WATCH: AOC Says It’s ‘Physically Impossible’ To Pull Yourself Up By Your Bootstraps

On Thursday , far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-NY ) , speaking literally about a common expression on hard work @ @ @ @ @ physically impossible ” for people to pull themselves up by their own “ bootstraps ” @ @ @ @ @ This idea of a bootstrap , ” started AOC .
“ You know this idea @ @ @ @ @ bootstrap started off as a joke.
” “ Because , it ’ s a physical @ @ @ @ @ by a bootstrap , by your shoelaces , ” she continued .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ Ocasio-Cortez , a former bartender who is now a congresswoman , added : “ The @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE

On Thursday, far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), speaking literally about a common expression on hard work, said it was “physically impossible” for people to pull themselves up by their own “bootstraps” or “shoelaces.”
“This idea of a bootstrap,” started AOC. “You know this idea, this metaphor of a bootstrap started off as a joke.”
.@AOC on America’s rags-to-riches ideal: “It’s a physical impossibility to lift yourself up by a bootstrap, by your shoelaces? It’s physically impossible. The whole thing is a joke.” pic.twitter.com/9WNf8UE06T — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) February 6, 2020
“Because, it’s a physical impossibility to lift yourself up by a bootstrap, by your shoelaces,” she continued. “It’s physically impossible!”
Ocasio-Cortez, a former bartender who is now a congresswoman, added: “The whole thing is a joke.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--Mitt Romney Profited Roughly $20K for Every American Laid Off via Bain Capital

Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-UT ) , who supported convicting President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial , profited @ @ @ @ @ an American worker was laid off from their job after investments by his firm Bain @ @ @ @ @ Bain Capital between 1984 and 1999 , Mitt Romney helped win giant profits for investors @ @ @ @ @ medium-sized American companies bankrupted and forced to lay off thousands of American workers .
According @ @ @ @ @ AOL Finance , conducted in 2012 , Romney earned about $ 20,000 for every American @ @ @ @ @ as a result of Bain Capital ’ s investments : Romney himself profited handsomely from @ @ @ @ @ .
Although the exact details of his personal finances are not available , news reports @ @ @ @ @ somewhere between $ 190 and $ 250 million , much of it derived from his @ @ @ @ @ rough math might suggest that Romney made as much as $ 20,000 per job lost @ @ @ @

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), who supported convicting President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial, profited thousands of dollars every time an American worker was laid off from their job after investments by his firm Bain Capital.
While head of Bain Capital between 1984 and 1999, Mitt Romney helped win giant profits for investors that ultimately left small and medium-sized American companies bankrupted and forced to lay off thousands of American workers.
According to a rough estimate by AOL Finance, conducted in 2012, Romney earned about $20,000 for every American worker who was laid off as a result of Bain Capital’s investments:
Romney himself profited handsomely from his time running Bain Capital. Although the exact details of his personal finances are not available, news reports estimate his net worth at somewhere between $190 and $250 million, much of it derived from his Bain Capital days. Very rough math might suggest that Romney made as much as $20,000 per job lost. [Emphasis added] – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--Trump Administration Looking To Take Action Against Alexander Vindman

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing options to remove Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council , which comes after remarks he made during President Donald Trump ’ s impeachment hearing .
Bloomberg News reporter Jennifer Jacobs reported : “ White House is weighing plan to dismiss Alexander Vindman from National Security Council after he testified in impeachment inquiry , a move that will be part of a broader effort to shrink Trump admin foreign policy bureaucracy , sources tell me.
” “ The White House intends to portray any house-cleaning as part of a downsizing of the NSC staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
“ Senior officials were informed on Thursday that some staff would be leaving the White House , the people added .
The moves have been in the works since at least last week and could come as soon as Friday.
” “ The plan to remove Vindman suggests that the White House is feeling emboldened to retaliate against those Trump blames for making him the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House , ” Bloomberg News continued .
“ Vindman has not been told of any change in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his legal team , and plans to show up for work until told otherwise .
His twin , Yevgeny Vindman , also remains at the NSC and is not aware of any change in his status , that person added.
” – READ MORE

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing options to remove Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council, which comes after remarks he made during President Donald Trump’s impeachment hearing.
Bloomberg News reporter Jennifer Jacobs reported: “White House is weighing plan to dismiss Alexander Vindman from National Security Council after he testified in impeachment inquiry, a move that will be part of a broader effort to shrink Trump admin foreign policy bureaucracy, sources tell me.”
BREAKING: White House is weighing plan to dismiss Alexander Vindman from National Security Council after he testified in impeachment inquiry, a move that will be part of a broader effort to shrink Trump admin foreign policy bureaucracy, sources tell me & @nwadhams. Story out soon — Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) February 7, 2020
“The White House intends to portray any house-cleaning as part of a downsizing of the NSC staff, not retaliation,” Bloomberg News reported. “Senior officials were informed on Thursday that some staff would be leaving the White House, the people added. The moves have been in the works since at least last week and could come as soon as Friday.”
“The plan to remove Vindman suggests that the White House is feeling emboldened to retaliate against those Trump blames for making him the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House,” Bloomberg News continued. “Vindman has not been told of any change in his status, according to a person close to his legal team, and plans to show up for work until told otherwise. His twin, Yevgeny Vindman, also remains at the NSC and is not aware of any change in his status, that person added.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--‘A little sedated’: Pelosi speculates Trump was drugged during SOTU

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spent several minutes of her weekly press conference ripping President Trump ’ s State of the @ @ @ @ @ , Pelosi told reporters Trump looked “ a little sedated ” as he prepared to @ @ @ @ @ of Congress and the American people .
“ I welcomed the hand of friendship to @ @ @ @ @ the president of the United States to the people ’ s house .
It was @ @ @ @ @ because I— ” she said she she squinted and shifted her hands back-and-forth in an @ @ @ @ @ looked to me like he was a little sedated .
“ He looked that way @ @ @ @ @ ” she said .
She also criticized the amount of guests Trump honored during the @ @ @ @ @

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spent several minutes of her weekly press conference ripping President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Without evidence, Pelosi told reporters Trump looked “a little sedated” as he prepared to deliver remarks to both houses of Congress and the American people.
“I welcomed the hand of friendship to him, welcome him as the president of the United States to the people’s house. It was also an act of kinds because I—” she said she she squinted and shifted her hands back-and-forth in an unsteady way, “it looked to me like he was a little sedated.
“He looked that way last year, too,” she said.
She also criticized the amount of guests Trump honored during the speech. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--Tax the Rich: Pope Francis Calls for Global Wealth Redistribution

Tax cuts for the wealthy constitute a “ structure of sin , ” Pope Francis said Wednesday in a passionate address calling for international wealth redistribution .
“ Every year hundreds of billions of dollars , which should be paid in taxes to fund health care and education , accumulate in tax haven accounts , ” the pontiff told participants in a Vatican seminar , “ thus impeding the possibility of the dignified and sustained development of all social agents.
” “ Today ’ s structures of sin include repeated tax cuts for the richest people , often justified in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Francis told the meeting organized by the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences .
During his discourse , the pope repeated his conviction that poverty is on the rise worldwide and “ the poor increase around us.
” With the passage of time and the advances of civilization the number of poor people increases rather than diminishing , Francis similarly asserted last June , and “ the poor are always poorer , and today they are poorer than ever.
” As a Brookings Institution report noted in late 2018 , however , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevalence of extreme poverty ever recorded in human history — less than 8 percent , ” and that number falls with each passing year .
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Tax cuts for the wealthy constitute a “structure of sin,” Pope Francis said Wednesday in a passionate address calling for international wealth redistribution.
“Every year hundreds of billions of dollars, which should be paid in taxes to fund health care and education, accumulate in tax haven accounts,” the pontiff told participants in a Vatican seminar, “thus impeding the possibility of the dignified and sustained development of all social agents.”
“Today’s structures of sin include repeated tax cuts for the richest people, often justified in the name of investment and development,” Francis told the meeting organized by the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences.
During his discourse, the pope repeated his conviction that poverty is on the rise worldwide and “the poor increase around us.”
With the passage of time and the advances of civilization the number of poor people increases rather than diminishing, Francis similarly asserted last June, and “the poor are always poorer, and today they are poorer than ever.”
As a Brookings Institution report noted in late 2018, however, the world is currently experiencing “the lowest prevalence of extreme poverty ever recorded in human history — less than 8 percent,” and that number falls with each passing year. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--FLASHBACK: Top Romney Advisor Served On Burisma’s Board With Hunter Biden

A top Mitt Romney adviser in 2011 , Joseph Cofer Black , joined Burisma ’ s board of directors while @ @ @ @ @ Burisma ’ s board .
As Erielle Davidson of The Federalist notes : According to @ @ @ @ @ joined Burisma ’ s board in April of 2014 and remained on it until he @ @ @ @ @ this past May .
Meanwhile , according to Burisma ’ s website , Black was @ @ @ @ @ and continues to serve on its board .
The timelines would indicate that Black and @ @ @ @ @ .
Additionally , as Davidson points out , web archives from late 2017 picture Black @ @ @ @ @ Burisma ’ s board .
Black ’ s resume includes serving as director of the @ @ @ @ @ W. Bush later appointed him ambassador at large and coordinator for counterterrorism , then Black @ @ @ @ @ adviser ” on Romney ’ s Foreign Policy and National Security Advisory Team in October @ @ @ @ @ MORE

A top Mitt Romney adviser in 2011, Joseph Cofer Black, joined Burisma’s board of directors while Hunter Biden was serving on Burisma’s board.
As Erielle Davidson of The Federalist notes: According to The New Yorker, Hunter joined Burisma’s board in April of 2014 and remained on it until he declined to renew his position this past May. Meanwhile, according to Burisma’s website, Black was appointed in February of 2017 and continues to serve on its board. The timelines would indicate that Black and Biden worked together at Burisma.
Additionally, as Davidson points out, web archives from late 2017 picture Black and Biden as directors on Burisma’s board.
Black’s resume includes serving as director of the National Counterterrorism Center. George W. Bush later appointed him ambassador at large and coordinator for counterterrorism, then Black served as a “special adviser” on Romney’s Foreign Policy and National Security Advisory Team in October of 2011. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--White House Confirms Trump Has Killed Two More Top Terrorists

The Trump administration confirmed that a mission directed by President Donald Trump last month was successful in killing a top Al-Qaeda terrorist in the Middle East .
“ At the direction of President Donald J. Trump , the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that successfully eliminated Qasim al-Rimi , a founder and the leader of al-Qa ’ ida in the Arabian Peninsula ( AQAP ) and a deputy to al-Qa ’ ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri .
Rimi joined al-Qa ’ ida in the 1990s , working in Afghanistan for Osama bin Laden , ” The White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rimi , AQAP committed unconscionable violence against civilians in Yemen and sought to conduct and inspire numerous attacks against the United States and our forces.
” “ His death further degrades AQAP and the global al-Qa ’ ida movement , and it brings us closer to eliminating the threats these groups pose to our national security , ” the statement continued .
“ The United States , our interests , and our allies are safer as a result of his death .
We will continue to protect the American people by tracking down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us harm.
” News that the Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) had targeted al-Rimi in a strike initially broke last week , although the U.S. government did not put out a statement at the time confirming the news .
The New York Times reported on Sunday that al-Rimi had claimed credit for the December 6 Islamic terrorist attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola where three U.S. sailors were killed and eight other Americans sustained severe injuries .
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The Trump administration confirmed that a mission directed by President Donald Trump last month was successful in killing a top Al-Qaeda terrorist in the Middle East.
“At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, the United States conducted a counterterrorism operation in Yemen that successfully eliminated Qasim al-Rimi, a founder and the leader of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and a deputy to al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Rimi joined al-Qa’ida in the 1990s, working in Afghanistan for Osama bin Laden,” The White House said in a statement. “Under Rimi, AQAP committed unconscionable violence against civilians in Yemen and sought to conduct and inspire numerous attacks against the United States and our forces.”
“His death further degrades AQAP and the global al-Qa’ida movement, and it brings us closer to eliminating the threats these groups pose to our national security,” the statement continued. “The United States, our interests, and our allies are safer as a result of his death. We will continue to protect the American people by tracking down and eliminating terrorists who seek to do us harm.”
News that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had targeted al-Rimi in a strike initially broke last week, although the U.S. government did not put out a statement at the time confirming the news.
The New York Times reported on Sunday that al-Rimi had claimed credit for the December 6 Islamic terrorist attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola where three U.S. sailors were killed and eight other Americans sustained severe injuries. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--Tucker Carlson: Criminals would be protected from deportation under bill AOC and other House Democra

Tucker Carlson: Criminals would be protected from deportation under bill AOC and other House Democrats back

At this moment there is a bill pending in Congress called the New Way Forward Act .
It ’ s received almost no publicity , which is unfortunate as well as revealing .
The legislation is sponsored by 44 House Democrats , including Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York .
At roughly 4,400 words , it ’ s almost exactly as long as the U.S. Constitution .
Like the Constitution , this legislation is designed to create a whole new country .
The bill would entirely remake our immigration system , with the explicit purpose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move here , and settle here permanently , with impunity .
You may think we ’ re exaggerating for effect .
We ’ re not – not even a little .
The New Way Forward act is the most radical single piece of legislation we ’ ve seen proposed in this country .
It makes the Green New Deal look like the status quo .
A document produced by Democrats to promote the bill says : “ Convictions … should not lead to deportation.
” Keep in mind , we ’ re not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The bill targets felony convictions – serious crimes that send you to prison for years .
A press release from Rep. , Jesus Garcia , D-Ill. , is explicit about this .
Garcia brags that the bill will break the “ prison to deportation pipeline.
” How does the bill do that ?
Under current U.S. law , legal U.S. immigrants can be deported if they commit an “ aggravated felony ” or a “ crime of moral turpitude ” – that is , a vile , depraved act , like molesting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act , “ crimes of moral turpitude ” are eliminated entirely as a justification for deportation .
And the category of “ aggravated felony ” gets circumscribed too .
What does that mean ?
Consider this : Under current law , immigrants who commit serious crimes – such as robbery , fraud , or child sexual abuse – must be deported , regardless of the sentence they receive .
Other crimes – less severe ones like racketeering – require deportation as long as the perpetrator receives at least a one-year sentence .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate and is signed into law by the president , there will no longer be any crimes that automatically require deportation .
None .
And one crime – falsifying a passport – will be made immune from deportation , no matter what .
Because apparently 9/11 never happened , and we no longer care about fake government documents .
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At this moment there is a bill pending in Congress called the New Way Forward Act. It’s received almost no publicity, which is unfortunate as well as revealing.
The legislation is sponsored by 44 House Democrats, including Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. At roughly 4,400 words, it’s almost exactly as long as the U.S. Constitution.
Like the Constitution, this legislation is designed to create a whole new country. The bill would entirely remake our immigration system, with the explicit purpose of ensuring that criminals are able to move here, and settle here permanently, with impunity.
You may think we’re exaggerating for effect. We’re not – not even a little.
The New Way Forward act is the most radical single piece of legislation we’ve seen proposed in this country. It makes the Green New Deal look like the status quo.
A document produced by Democrats to promote the bill says: “Convictions … should not lead to deportation.”
Keep in mind, we’re not talking about convictions for double parking. The bill targets felony convictions – serious crimes that send you to prison for years. A press release from Rep., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., is explicit about this.
Garcia brags that the bill will break the “prison to deportation pipeline.” How does the bill do that? Under current U.S. law, legal U.S. immigrants can be deported if they commit an “aggravated felony” or a “crime of moral turpitude” – that is, a vile, depraved act, like molesting a child. Under the New Way Forward Act, “crimes of moral turpitude” are eliminated entirely as a justification for deportation. And the category of “aggravated felony” gets circumscribed too.
What does that mean?
Consider this: Under current law, immigrants who commit serious crimes – such as robbery, fraud, or child sexual abuse – must be deported, regardless of the sentence they receive. Other crimes – less severe ones like racketeering – require deportation as long as the perpetrator receives at least a one-year sentence.
But if this bill passes the House and Senate and is signed into law by the president, there will no longer be any crimes that automatically require deportation. None.
And one crime – falsifying a passport – will be made immune from deportation, no matter what. Because apparently 9/11 never happened, and we no longer care about fake government documents. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-07--Trump proudly displays ‘Acquitted’ headlines, mere feet from Pelosi at prayer breakfast

President Trump proudly displayed two newspapers with blaring “ Acquitted ” headlines Thursday morning , waving them before a National @ @ @ @ @ first appearance since he was declared not guilty in his Senate impeachment trial .
The @ @ @ @ @ feet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , after both arrived at the breakfast @ @ @ @ @ a USA Today newspaper and presented it before the audience .
He then put it @ @ @ @ @ copy of Thursday ’ s Washington Post , which had a similar headline .
He @ @ @ @ @ took some not-so-subtle swipes at Pelosi once more .
“ I don ’ t like @ @ @ @ @ as justification for doing what they know is wrong , nor do I like people @ @ @ @ @ for you ’ when you know that is not so , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ the impeachment process that she and fellow Democrats were “ prayerful ” and that she @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE

President Trump proudly displayed two newspapers with blaring “Acquitted” headlines Thursday morning, waving them before a National Prayer Breakfast audience in his first appearance since he was declared not guilty in his Senate impeachment trial.
The president brandished the headlines mere feet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., after both arrived at the breakfast.
Trump first picked up a USA Today newspaper and presented it before the audience. He then put it down and picked up a copy of Thursday’s Washington Post, which had a similar headline.
President @realDonaldTrump holds up a newspaper with the headline “ACQUITTED” in front of @SpeakerPelosi at the #NationalPrayerBreakfast 🤣 pic.twitter.com/hHhmtmzkai — Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) February 6, 2020
He later addressed the audience and took some not-so-subtle swipes at Pelosi once more.
“I don’t like people who use their faith as justification for doing what they know is wrong, nor do I like people who say ‘I pray for you’ when you know that is not so,” he said. Pelosi had publicly said during the impeachment process that she and fellow Democrats were “prayerful” and that she prays for the president. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--WATCH: Joe Biden Loses It; Attacks “Dog Faced” Female Voter in Bizarre & Beyond Disturbing Rant

You won ’ t believe what Joe Biden called a voter in New Hampshire .
This man has lot his @ @ @ @ @ hell is this fool even talking about ?
Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast @ @

THIS GUY IS A LOOSE CANNON.
You won’t believe what Joe Biden called a voter in New Hampshire.
This man has lot his marbles.
“You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier.”
What in the hell is this fool even talking about?
Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --


truepundit--2020-02-09--Don Jr. sends “thank you” note to Schiff for unearthing leakers who needed to be fired

Thanks to the Democrats ’ impeachment sham we also now know who key leakers are within the Trump administration .
@ @ @ @ @ for Adam Schiff , these traitorous officials would still be lurking around in the shadows @ @ @ @ @ the Dems shined a light on the these individuals and now they ’ re scurrying @ @ @ @ @ , much easier to fire .
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Thanks to the Democrats’ impeachment sham we also now know who key leakers are within the Trump administration.
If it wasn’t for Adam Schiff, these traitorous officials would still be lurking around in the shadows.
Allow me a moment to thank—and this may be a bit of a surprise—Adam Schiff. Were it not for his crack investigation skills, @realDonaldTrump might have had a tougher time unearthing who all needed to be fired. Thanks, Adam! 🤣 #FullOfSchiff — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 8, 2020
Schiff, Nadler and the Dems shined a light on the these individuals and now they’re scurrying all over – and much, much easier to fire. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Republican Joe Walsh gives up on primary bid, says he’ll vote for a socialist before President Trump

Republican Joe Walsh gives up on primary bid, says he’ll vote for a socialist before President Trump (VIDEO)

Republican presidential candidate and former Rep. Joe Walsh ( Ill. ) abandoned his long-shot primary challenge against President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ to dedicate his time to electing “ any Democrat ” in his efforts to oust @ @ @ @ @ his announcement , Walsh told CNN , “ I would rather have a socialist in @ @ @ @ @ dictator.
” Walsh , a Tea Party conservative and longtime member of the GOP , @ @ @ @ @ was suspending his campaign on CNN , and blamed his own party , saying , @ @ @ @ @ not my Republican Party .
It ’ s Trump ’ s political party , and @ @ @ @ @ ’ t belong .
I think it ’ s a cult , and I think @ @ @ @ @ ” The former congressman vowed to spend the rest of his time before the November @ @ @ @ @ Democrat ” to the Oval Office — even a socialist .
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Republican presidential candidate and former Rep. Joe Walsh (Ill.) abandoned his long-shot primary challenge against President Donald Trump on Friday, and promised to dedicate his time to electing “any Democrat” in his efforts to oust the president.
In making his announcement, Walsh told CNN, “I would rather have a socialist in the White House than a dictator.”
JUST NOW: ” I would rather have a socialist in the White House than a dictator.” As he drops out of GOP primary Former Tea Party Republican @WalshFreedom says he will back any Democrat.@NewDaypic.twitter.com/sEd1Oc4nez — John Berman (@JohnBerman) February 7, 2020
Walsh, a Tea Party conservative and longtime member of the GOP, broke the news that he was suspending his campaign on CNN, and blamed his own party, saying, “This Republican Party is not my Republican Party. It’s Trump’s political party, and I feel like I don’t belong. I think it’s a cult, and I think Trump needs to be removed.”
The former congressman vowed to spend the rest of his time before the November election to send “any Democrat” to the Oval Office — even a socialist. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--WATCH: Tucker Carlson exposes the ‘most radical’ immigration bill that is designed to ‘create a whol

WATCH: Tucker Carlson exposes the ‘most radical’ immigration bill that is designed to ‘create a whole new country’

Fox News host Tucker Carlson is sounding the alarm bells over new immigration legislation that he described on Friday as @ @ @ @ @ and disruptive piece of legislation ever to gain widespread support in the Congress in the @ @ @ @ @ The legislation — dubbed the “ New Way Forward Act ” — would , according @ @ @ @ @ people who have committed serious felonies in other countries to move to the United States @ @ @ @ @ it nearly impossible for Federal immigration officials to detain immigrants , no matter how potentially @ @ @ @ @ Perhaps most infuriatingly , and remarkably , it will require taxpayers to transport deported criminals @ @ @ @ @ , ” Carlson explained .
“ In other words , you break our laws , @ @ @ @ @ we will send you a plane ticket .
We will pay for you to come @ @ @ @ @

Fox News host Tucker Carlson is sounding the alarm bells over new immigration legislation that he described on Friday as the “single most extreme and disruptive piece of legislation ever to gain widespread support in the Congress in the history of this country.”
The legislation — dubbed the “New Way Forward Act” — would, according to Carlson, “allow people who have committed serious felonies in other countries to move to the United States legally” and “make it nearly impossible for Federal immigration officials to detain immigrants, no matter how potentially dangerous they are.”
“Perhaps most infuriatingly, and remarkably, it will require taxpayers to transport deported criminals back into the United States,” Carlson explained. “In other words, you break our laws, you hurt our people, we will send you a plane ticket. We will pay for you to come back.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--WATCH: Susan Collins Calls Enraged Voicemails She Received ‘a Sad Commentary’ After Voting to Acquit

WATCH: Susan Collins Calls Enraged Voicemails She Received ‘a Sad Commentary’ After Voting to Acquit Trump

Sen. Susan Collins ( R-Maine ) is expressing her disapproval for the angered voicemails she received after she voted to acquit President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial .
The Senate voted largely along party lines on Wednesday , resulting in the acquittal of the president on two articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress .
Following her vote to acquit Trump , the Maine senator received voicemails of people expressing their frustration for her decision .
During a Fox News interview on Wednesday , Fox News ’ Martha MacCallum played one of the voicemails @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ vile piece of garbage ” and claimed she was “ a traitor that you support people like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
” In response , Collins said , “ This is a continuation of the kind of abuse and harassment that has occurred for my staff , my family and me since my vote for Justice Kavanaugh.
” “ I think it ’ s a sad commentary that we can ’ t have differences of opinion without resorting to profanity to death threats to vile language , ” she continued , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we lost the ability in this country to disagree respectfully.
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Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is expressing her disapproval for the angered voicemails she received after she voted to acquit President Donald Trump in the Senate impeachment trial.
The Senate voted largely along party lines on Wednesday, resulting in the acquittal of the president on two articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Following her vote to acquit Trump, the Maine senator received voicemails of people expressing their frustration for her decision.
During a Fox News interview on Wednesday, Fox News’ Martha MacCallum played one of the voicemails, where one constituent called her a “vile piece of garbage” and claimed she was “a traitor that you support people like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.”
In response, Collins said, “This is a continuation of the kind of abuse and harassment that has occurred for my staff, my family and me since my vote for Justice [Brett] Kavanaugh.”
“I think it’s a sad commentary that we can’t have differences of opinion without resorting to profanity to death threats to vile language,” she continued, adding, “And yet it seems we lost the ability in this country to disagree respectfully.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Pompeo warns governors of Chinese infiltration into US: ‘It’s happening in your state’

China ‘ s Communist Party has infiltrated various levels of America ’ s infrastructure and is working to destroy the values of the United States , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during a speech Saturday , while also warning state governors to be wary of China ’ s infiltration .
“ We can ’ t ignore China ’ s actions and strategic intentions , ” he said while addressing the National Governors Association winter meeting .
“ The Chinese government has been methodical in the way it ’ s analyzed our system… it ’ s assessed our vulnerabilities and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freedoms , to gain an advantage over us at the federal level , the state level and the local level.
” “ Competition with China is happening .
It ’ s happening in your state , ” Pompeo added .
“ In fact , I ’ d be surprised if most of you in the audience had not been lobbied by the Chinese Communist Party directly.
” He said groups loyal to communist China are operating out in the open in Virginia , Minnesota , Florida and dozens of other states all around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , practice their nefarious actions in the shadows in an attempt to exercise influence over U.S. citizens and lawmakers .
Pompeo cited a letter from a diplomat at the Chinese Consul in New York to the speaker of an unnamed state legislature , advising that U.S. officials refrain from independent interaction with Taiwan .
“ You add a diplomat from China , assigned here to the United States , a representative of the Chinese Communist Party , in New York City , sending a letter urging that an American elected official shouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of speech , ” he explained .
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China‘s Communist Party has infiltrated various levels of America’s infrastructure and is working to destroy the values of the United States, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said during a speech Saturday, while also warning state governors to be wary of China’s infiltration.
“We can’t ignore China’s actions and strategic intentions,” he said while addressing the National Governors Association winter meeting. “The Chinese government has been methodical in the way it’s analyzed our system… it’s assessed our vulnerabilities and it’s decided to exploit our freedoms, to gain an advantage over us at the federal level, the state level and the local level.”
“Competition with China is happening. It’s happening in your state,” Pompeo added. “In fact, I’d be surprised if most of you in the audience had not been lobbied by the Chinese Communist Party directly.”
He said groups loyal to communist China are operating out in the open in Virginia, Minnesota, Florida and dozens of other states all around the country. Other Chinese groups, however, practice their nefarious actions in the shadows in an attempt to exercise influence over U.S. citizens and lawmakers.
Pompeo cited a letter from a diplomat at the Chinese Consul in New York to the speaker of an unnamed state legislature, advising that U.S. officials refrain from independent interaction with Taiwan.
“You add a diplomat from China, assigned here to the United States, a representative of the Chinese Communist Party, in New York City, sending a letter urging that an American elected official shouldn’t exercise his right to freedom of speech,” he explained. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--WATCH: MSNBC Anchor Asks If Gerrymandering Could Break Republican Hold on Senate

MSNBC anchor Katy Tur on Friday asked if gerrymandering could help break the Republican hold on the U.S. Senate .
@ @ @ @ @ would help improve the situation ?
How does that sort of divide promote consensus in @ @ @ @ @ in the House ?
” Tur asked .
“ Gerrymandering ’ s not going to @ @ @ @ @ Senate , we ’ re talking about states .
You can ’ t gerrymander states @ @ @ @ @ Philip Bump responded .
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MSNBC anchor Katy Tur on Friday asked if gerrymandering could help break the Republican hold on the U.S. Senate.
“Is gerrymandering something that would help improve the situation? How does that sort of divide promote consensus in the Senate, or even in the House?” Tur asked.
“Gerrymandering’s not going to do anything because in the Senate, we’re talking about states. You can’t gerrymander states,” Washington Post reporter Philip Bump responded. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--WATCH: Harrison Ford Trashes America in Mexico While Promoting Disney Movie

Actor Harrison Ford used a publicity appearance in Mexico City , tied to a new Disney movie , to praise @ @ @ @ @ United States , saying that America has lost its “ moral leadership ” in the @ @ @ @ @ Mexico City this week to promote his latest movie , The Call of the Wild @ @ @ @ @ novel by Jack London .
While speaking with reporters , the actor addressed environmental issues @ @ @ @ @ under President Donald Trump .
“ Our position in the world is tenuous because of @ @ @ @ @ , basically , ” he told reporters .
Ford went on to talk about young @ @ @ @ @ , the 17-year-old climate activist from Sweden who has become a darling among the elite @ @ @ @ @ certainly applaud Greta… her activism , her role in representing the interests of young people @ @ @ @ @ courage , her fortitude , and also admire her capacity to express herself , ” @ @ @ @ @ MORE

Actor Harrison Ford used a publicity appearance in Mexico City, tied to a new Disney movie, to praise Greta Thunberg and trash the United States, saying that America has lost its “moral leadership” in the world.
Ford was in Mexico City this week to promote his latest movie, The Call of the Wild, based on the classic novel by Jack London. While speaking with reporters, the actor addressed environmental issues while also slamming American leadership under President Donald Trump.
“Our position in the world is tenuous because of our lack of moral leadership, basically,” he told reporters.
Ford went on to talk about young environmental activists, including Thunberg, the 17-year-old climate activist from Sweden who has become a darling among the elite in Hollywood.
“I certainly applaud Greta… her activism, her role in representing the interests of young people, and I admire her courage, her fortitude, and also admire her capacity to express herself,” he said. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Top Democrat Strategist James Carville On 2020 Elections: ‘We’re Losing Our Damn Minds’, People ‘Don

Top Democrat Strategist James Carville On 2020 Elections: ‘We’re Losing Our Damn Minds’, People ‘Don’t Want To Hear This S**t’

James Carville , a former top adviser to President Clinton , laid out a scathing critique of his party , arguing that it drifted way too far to the left and was on the way to failure as a result of pushing extreme policy ideas .
“ We just had an election in 2018 .
We did great .
We talked about everything we needed to talk about and we won , ” he said in a Vox interview published on Friday .
“ And now it ’ s like we ’ re losing our damn minds .
Someone ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here.
” Carville added that he considered himself a “ liberal ” rather than a centrist — but Democrats went too far even for him .
“ They ’ ve tacked off the damn radar screen , ” he said when asked if the party moved too far left .
His comments came just after another interview in which he said he was “ scared to death ” after Sen. Bernie Sanders , I-Vt. , netted a large portion of the vote in Iowa ’ s caucuses .
According to Carville , both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D-Mass.
, were pushing “ stupid ” ideas about higher education .
“ Democrats talking about free college tuition or debt forgiveness .
I ’ m not here to debate the idea .
What I can tell you is that people all over this country worked their way through school , sent their kids to school , paid off student loans .
They don ’ t want to hear this s–t .
And you saw Warren confronted by an angry voter over this .
It ’ s just not a winning message , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

James Carville, a former top adviser to President Clinton, laid out a scathing critique of his party, arguing that it drifted way too far to the left and was on the way to failure as a result of pushing extreme policy ideas.
“We just had an election in 2018. We did great. We talked about everything we needed to talk about and we won,” he said in a Vox interview published on Friday. “And now it’s like we’re losing our damn minds. Someone’s got to step their game up here.”
Carville added that he considered himself a “liberal” rather than a centrist — but Democrats went too far even for him.
“They’ve tacked off the damn radar screen,” he said when asked if the party moved too far left.
His comments came just after another interview in which he said he was “scared to death” after Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., netted a large portion of the vote in Iowa’s caucuses.
According to Carville, both Sanders and Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., were pushing “stupid” ideas about higher education.
“Democrats talking about free college tuition or debt forgiveness. I’m not here to debate the idea. What I can tell you is that people all over this country worked their way through school, sent their kids to school, paid off student loans. They don’t want to hear this s–t. And you saw Warren confronted by an angry voter over this. It’s just not a winning message,” he said. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Sanders: The United States Is a ‘Racist Society’ (VIDEO)

Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) on Friday said the United States has a “ racist society from @ @ @ @ @ everything from health care to criminal justice to education .
“ We have a racist @ @ @ @ @ impacting health care , housing , criminal justice , education , you name it .
@ @ @ @ @ issue that must be dealt with , ” Sanders said during the debate hosted by @ @ @ @ @ in terms of criminal justice , what we have got to do is understand the @ @ @ @ @ We invest in our young people in jobs and education , not more jails and @ @ @ @ @ MORE

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) on Friday said the United States has a “racist society from top to bottom” on everything from health care to criminal justice to education.
“We have a racist society from top to bottom impacting health care, housing, criminal justice, education, you name it. And clearly this is an issue that must be dealt with,” Sanders said during the debate hosted by ABC News. “But in terms of criminal justice, what we have got to do is understand the system is broken—is racist. We invest in our young people in jobs and education, not more jails and more incarceration.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--‘It was all bulls**t’: Trump hits Romney, Democrats, and Russia probe in post-acquittal victory spee

‘It was all bulls**t’: Trump hits Romney, Democrats, and Russia probe in post-acquittal victory speech (VIDEO)

A jovial President Donald Trump took a post-impeachment victory lap Thursday , after his Wednesday impeachment acquittal in the Senate , in a lengthy White House speech that praised his Republican allies while excoriating Democrats and GOP Sen. Mitt Romney ( Utah ) and derided the Russia probe in fairly explicit terms .
“ This is really not a news conference , it ’ s not a speech , it ’ s not anything , it ’ s just we ’ re sort of — it ’ s a celebration , because we have something that just worked out , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We went through hell unfairly.
” During his remarks , Trump also took aim at other previous attempts to undermine his presidency , including the Russia probe and the related Mueller report .
“ We ’ ve been going through this now for over three years , ” Trump said .
“ It was evil .
It was corrupt .
It was dirty cops .
It was leakers and liars , and this should never , ever happen to another president , ever .
I don ’ t know that other presidents would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some people said no , they wouldn ’ t have .
But I can tell you , at a minimum , you have to focus on this , because it can get away very quickly , no matter who you have with you.
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A jovial President Donald Trump took a post-impeachment victory lap Thursday, after his Wednesday impeachment acquittal in the Senate, in a lengthy White House speech that praised his Republican allies while excoriating Democrats and GOP Sen. Mitt Romney (Utah) and derided the Russia probe in fairly explicit terms.
“This is really not a news conference, it’s not a speech, it’s not anything, it’s just we’re sort of — it’s a celebration, because we have something that just worked out,” Trump told the audience. “We went through hell unfairly.”
Trump on national TV: “We were treated unbelievably unfairly. You have to understand, we first went through ‘Russia, Russia, Russia’. It was all bullshit.” pic.twitter.com/WKGsCk4D0C — Axios (@axios) February 6, 2020
During his remarks, Trump also took aim at other previous attempts to undermine his presidency, including the Russia probe and the related Mueller report.
“We’ve been going through this now for over three years,” Trump said. “It was evil. It was corrupt. It was dirty cops. It was leakers and liars, and this should never, ever happen to another president, ever. I don’t know that other presidents would have been able to take it. Some people said no, they wouldn’t have. But I can tell you, at a minimum, you have to focus on this, because it can get away very quickly, no matter who you have with you.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Virginia Democrats Advance Bill to Give Driver’s Licenses to up to 300,000 Illegal Immigrants

The Democrats ’ takeover of the Virginia statehouse includes advancing legislation that would give driver ’ s licenses to as many as 300,000 illegal immigrants in the state .
The local Fox News affiliate reported that critics say the law would reward this demographic , which has already broken the law by being in the country illegally .
Those who support the bill say it would “ increase the state ’ s revenue and decrease the level of fear existing in the immigrant community.
” “ There ’ s 17 other states who have done it and the other states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of collisions have gone down , ” Scott Surovell , a Democrat , said in the Fox 5 report .
Fox 5 reported the large population of illegal immigrants that could be issued licenses : Senator Surovell says it would impact between 160,000 and 300,000 undocumented immigrants without driver ’ s licenses in the Commonwealth ; immigrants in Virginia illegally but working , going to doctor ’ s appointments and more .
Many who if stopped in a routine traffic stop could face being detained or deported .
Surovell says granting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could generate between ten million and seventeen million dollars a year .
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The Democrats’ takeover of the Virginia statehouse includes advancing legislation that would give driver’s licenses to as many as 300,000 illegal immigrants in the state.
The local Fox News affiliate reported that critics say the law would reward this demographic, which has already broken the law by being in the country illegally. Those who support the bill say it would “increase the state’s revenue and decrease the level of fear existing in the immigrant community.”
“There’s 17 other states who have done it and the other states have removed the legal presence requirement, the number of collisions have gone down,” Scott Surovell, a Democrat, said in the Fox 5 report.
Fox 5 reported the large population of illegal immigrants that could be issued licenses:
Senator Surovell says it would impact between 160,000 and 300,000 undocumented immigrants without driver’s licenses in the Commonwealth; immigrants in Virginia illegally but working, going to doctor’s appointments and more. Many who if stopped in a routine traffic stop could face being detained or deported.
Surovell says granting driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants could generate between ten million and seventeen million dollars a year. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-09--ICE: 1,500 Criminal Aliens Released From California Prisons, ‘Many Re-Offended’

More than 1,500 criminal illegal aliens with active Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) detainers were released from Orange County , California prisons over the past two years , many of whom re-offended after their release .
ICE issued a press release that the Orange County Sheriff ’ s Department ( OCSD ) had confirmed that a California law passed two years ago ( SB54 ) had created more crime in the state .
Of the 1,500 released despite active retainers , more than 400 were re-arrested on charges including “ rape , assault with a deadly weapon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify theft , and driving under the influence , ” ICE reported .
The data from OCSD showed that in 2019 , 1,507 inmates were released from the Orange County Jail even though they had active ICE detainers .
Just 492 were released to ICE “ upon completion of their local sentences in accordance with SB54 regulations.
” The remaining 1,015 were released without informing ICE .
Of those , 238 ended up committing additional crimes .
In 2018 , ICE placed 1,823 detainers on inmates at the Orange County Jail , 823 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accordance with the new regulations .
Of the 1,106 who were released without notification to ICE , 173 were re-arrested for additional crimes .
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More than 1,500 criminal illegal aliens with active Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers were released from Orange County, California prisons over the past two years, many of whom re-offended after their release.
ICE issued a press release that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) had confirmed that a California law passed two years ago (SB54) had created more crime in the state. Of the 1,500 released despite active retainers, more than 400 were re-arrested on charges including “rape, assault with a deadly weapon, child sex offenses, domestic violence, identify theft, and driving under the influence,” ICE reported.
The data from OCSD showed that in 2019, 1,507 inmates were released from the Orange County Jail even though they had active ICE detainers. Just 492 were released to ICE “upon completion of their local sentences in accordance with SB54 regulations.” The remaining 1,015 were released without informing ICE. Of those, 238 ended up committing additional crimes.
In 2018, ICE placed 1,823 detainers on inmates at the Orange County Jail, 823 of which were released to ICE in accordance with the new regulations. Of the 1,106 who were released without notification to ICE, 173 were re-arrested for additional crimes. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Romney faces party scorn, isolation after impeachment vote: ‘He is ostracized’

Mitt Romney will have a long road to redemption with the GOP – at least as long as President Trump is in office .
For those closest to the president , the business titan who was the party standard-bearer just eight years ago may never be forgiven over his dramatic vote to convict Trump on abuse of power this week .
He could face primary challenges on top of the sustained scorn of Trump backers in his own state .
His own family has a beef with him .
The U.S. Capitol will become an instantly more challenging labyrinth of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much in a Fox News interview , saying he expects “ enormous ” consequences for his impeachment trial decision .
“ In a political sense , he is ostracized .
He is excommunicated .
He has lost all credibility .
He should hire lots of security guards — I don ’ t wish him any physical harm , but people are furious !
” said Matt Schlapp , chairman of the American Conservative Union , who already disinvited Romney from the popular CPAC convention this month .
( Romney won the CPAC straw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether Romney can be forgiven by Republicans , Schlapp had a terse answer : “ Never.
” But in the more cordial halls of the Capitol , Romney may yet find his place once more .
Lawmakers , even as they voiced disappointment in his decision to cast the lone defecting GOP vote against Trump at the close of his impeachment trial , took a less hostile view of Romney ’ s decision and role in the Republican Party .
Rep. John Curtis , R-Utah , immediately dismissed the notion that Romney should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Trump ’ s eldest son suggested : “ Heavens no.
” “ There ’ s a lot of anger there , but I think this too shall pass , ” added fellow Utah GOP Rep. Chris Stewart .
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Mitt Romney will have a long road to redemption with the GOP – at least as long as President Trump is in office.
For those closest to the president, the business titan who was the party standard-bearer just eight years ago may never be forgiven over his dramatic vote to convict Trump on abuse of power this week. He could face primary challenges on top of the sustained scorn of Trump backers in his own state. His own family has a beef with him. The U.S. Capitol will become an instantly more challenging labyrinth of relationships.
The Utah senator acknowledged as much in a Fox News interview, saying he expects “enormous” consequences for his impeachment trial decision.
“In a political sense, he is ostracized. He is excommunicated. He has lost all credibility. He should hire lots of security guards — I don’t wish him any physical harm, but people are furious!” said Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union, who already disinvited Romney from the popular CPAC convention this month. (Romney won the CPAC straw poll in 2012.)
As for whether Romney can be forgiven by Republicans, Schlapp had a terse answer: “Never.”
But in the more cordial halls of the Capitol, Romney may yet find his place once more. Lawmakers, even as they voiced disappointment in his decision to cast the lone defecting GOP vote against Trump at the close of his impeachment trial, took a less hostile view of Romney’s decision and role in the Republican Party.
Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, immediately dismissed the notion that Romney should be thrown out of the party, as Trump’s eldest son suggested: “Heavens no.”
“There’s a lot of anger there, but I think this too shall pass,” added fellow Utah GOP Rep. Chris Stewart. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Dems demand Twitter, Facebook take down edited video of Pelosi ripping up State of the Union speech

Dems demand Twitter, Facebook take down edited video of Pelosi ripping up State of the Union speech posted by Trump

Democrats are calling on Twitter and Facebook to take down an edited video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. @ @ @ @ @ of the Union address — claiming it ’ s designed to “ mislead ” people @ @ @ @ @ video of Speaker Pelosi is deliberately designed to mislead and lie to the American people @ @ @ @ @ these platforms refuse to take it down is another reminder that they care more about @ @ @ @ @ the public ’ s interests , ” Drew Hammill , Pelosi ’ s deputy chief @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This video is clearly another deceptive effort by @ realDonaldTrump to mislead and @ @ @ @ @ ” said Rep. Veronica Escobar , D-Texas On Thursday , Trump posted the video , @ @ @ @ @ , which shows the “ powerful American stories ” that Trump highlighted in his State @ @ @ @ @ with the moment immediately afterward when Pelosi tore up the speech .
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Democrats are calling on Twitter and Facebook to take down an edited video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., ripping up the State of the Union address — claiming it’s designed to “mislead” people.
“The latest fake video of Speaker Pelosi is deliberately designed to mislead and lie to the American people, and every day that these platforms refuse to take it down is another reminder that they care more about their shareholders’ interests than the public’s interests,” Drew Hammill, Pelosi’s deputy chief of staff, said Friday.
This video is clearly another deceptive effort by @realDonaldTrump to mislead and manipulate the American people. Hey @jack, show your commitment to cut down on the misinformation corroding our nation and take down this fake video. https://t.co/C2uAFPfWzL — Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) February 7, 2020
The latest fake video of Speaker Pelosi is deliberately designed to mislead and lie to the American people, and every day that these platforms refuse to take it down is another reminder that they care more about their shareholders’ interests than the public’s interests. — Drew Hammill (@Drew_Hammill) February 7, 2020
“This video is clearly another deceptive effort by @realDonaldTrump to mislead and manipulate the American people,” said Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas
On Thursday, Trump posted the video, made by Turning Points USA, which shows the “powerful American stories” that Trump highlighted in his State of the Union address interspersed with the moment immediately afterward when Pelosi tore up the speech. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Suspicions Fly After DNC Chair Calls For ‘Immediate Recanvass’ Of Iowa Caucus

DNC Chairman Tom Perez has called for an ‘ immediate recanvass ’ of the Iowa caucuses on Thursday after an @ @ @ @ @ and Obama staffers botched the count .
“ Enough is enough , ” tweeted Perez @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In light of the problems that have emerged in the implementation of the @ @ @ @ @ order to assure public confidence in the results , I am calling on the Iowa @ @ @ @ @ a recanvass.
” While former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg claimed victory , he was @ @ @ @ @ Sanders ( I-VT ) at 26 % with 97 % of precincts reporting .
According @ @ @ @ @ the race was too close to call .
The recount means that nobody will know @ @ @ @ @ into Friday night ’ s Democratic debate in New Hampshire , which holds its primary @ @ @ @ @

DNC Chairman Tom Perez has called for an ‘immediate recanvass’ of the Iowa caucuses on Thursday after an app create by former Clinton and Obama staffers botched the count.
“Enough is enough,” tweeted Perez Thursday afternoon, via Politico. “In light of the problems that have emerged in the implementation of the delegate selection plan and in order to assure public confidence in the results, I am calling on the Iowa Democratic Party to immediately begin a recanvass.”
A recanvass is a review of the worksheets from each caucus site to ensure accuracy. The IDP will continue to report results. — Tom Perez (@TomPerez) February 6, 2020
While former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg claimed victory, he was virtually tied with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) at 26% with 97% of precincts reporting. According to the Associated Press, the race was too close to call.
The recount means that nobody will know exactly who won Iowa going into Friday night’s Democratic debate in New Hampshire, which holds its primary Tuesday. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--WATCH: Chris Matthews Compares GOP Applause During SOTU to North Koreans Praising Dear Leader

MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews compared Republican lawmakers applauding President Donald Trump ’ s State of the Union to North Koreans @ @ @ @ @ When we look at pictures from North Korea , just an example of a dictatorship @ @ @ @ @ those high peaked hats and everybody smiling in unison or frowning in unison or marching @ @ @ @ @ step , ” Matthews said Thursday night on Hardball .
“ And you watch the @ @ @ @ @ , their congress , so-called .
They all are so frozen in fear of being @ @ @ @ @ line which is a very strict standard in that country.
” “ Are Republicans beginning @ @ @ @ @ Fearful of not showing the right sort of emotion even in public ?
You have @ @ @ @ @ cult when he stands before them , it seems , ” Matthews continued .
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MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews compared Republican lawmakers applauding President Donald Trump’s State of the Union to North Koreans praising their dictator.
“When we look at pictures from North Korea, just an example of a dictatorship, you watch everybody wearing those high peaked hats and everybody smiling in unison or frowning in unison or marching in unison, a goose step,” Matthews said Thursday night on Hardball. “And you watch the people and their so-called assembly, their congress, so-called. They all are so frozen in fear of being seen as somehow out of line which is a very strict standard in that country.”
“Are Republicans beginning to act like that? Fearful of not showing the right sort of emotion even in public? You have to be exuberant in this cult when he stands before them, it seems,” Matthews continued. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--A really good week for President Trump keeps getting better: 225,000 jobs added in January, crushing

A really good week for President Trump keeps getting better: 225,000 jobs added in January, crushing estimates

To top it off , on Friday , news came that the U.S. economy added 225,000 jobs in the month of January , beating economists ’ estimates by 67,000 jobs .
The new numbers make the average monthly gain over the past three months to be 211,000 jobs .
Additionally , average hourly wages increased by a healthy 3.1 % , slightly outpacing December ’ s annual rise of 3 % .
This is good news for workers , said CNBC , adding that last month ’ s increase marks “ 18 consecutive months of wage gains above 3 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ingredient to a strong job market that evaded the American economy in the decade following the recession .
According to the Wall Street Journal , “ January ’ s robust payroll gain points to a continued healthy labor market in a U.S. economic expansion now in its 11th year.
” Digging into the numbers a little closer , it is revealed that industries such construction , health care , transportation , and warehousing added jobs at a strong pace in January , and despite economists ’ concerns that the retirement of baby boomers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate has remained steady in recent years .
In January , it ticked up to 63.4 % .
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To top it off, on Friday, news came that the U.S. economy added 225,000 jobs in the month of January, beating economists’ estimates by 67,000 jobs.
The new numbers make the average monthly gain over the past three months to be 211,000 jobs.
Additionally, average hourly wages increased by a healthy 3.1%, slightly outpacing December’s annual rise of 3%. This is good news for workers, said CNBC, adding that last month’s increase marks “18 consecutive months of wage gains above 3%.” Wage growth was the missing ingredient to a strong job market that evaded the American economy in the decade following the recession.
According to the Wall Street Journal, “January’s robust payroll gain points to a continued healthy labor market in a U.S. economic expansion now in its 11th year.”
Digging into the numbers a little closer, it is revealed that industries such construction, health care, transportation, and warehousing added jobs at a strong pace in January, and despite economists’ concerns that the retirement of baby boomers would hamper it, the labor-force participation rate has remained steady in recent years. In January, it ticked up to 63.4%. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Joy Behar, Furious Over Acquittal, Says Trump’s ‘Winning’: ‘He’s Made Me Crazy!’ (VIDEO)

On Friday ’ s episode of “ The View , ” co-host Joy Behar complained about President Donald Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ Senate , comparing the president to alleged wife-murderer O.J .
Simpson .
The co-host also @ @ @ @ @ winning , ” confessing that he ’ s made her “ crazy ” and “ @ @ @ @ @ By the way , acquittal , acquitted , doesn ’ t mean you didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ ” Behar said on Friday .
“ Three words : O.J .
Simpson.
” After @ @ @ @ @ out her ear piece , Behar continued to complain , “ I ’ m crazy @ @ @ @ @ s made me crazy , this week.
” “ I mean , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ getting nuttier and nuttier , ” the host added .
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On Friday’s episode of “The View,” co-host Joy Behar complained about President Donald Trump’s impeachment acquittal in the Senate, comparing the president to alleged wife-murderer O.J. Simpson.
The co-host also said Trump’s “winning,” confessing that he’s made her “crazy” and “nuttier and nuttier.”
“By the way, acquittal, acquitted, doesn’t mean you didn’t commit a crime,” Behar said on Friday. “Three words: O.J. Simpson.”
Joy Behar: “Just because you were acquitted doesn’t mean you didn’t commit a crime. Three words: O.J. Simpson…I’m crazy today, he’s made me crazy this week. He’s winning because I’m getting nuttier and nuttier.” pic.twitter.com/qdmSf3ZsUW — The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) February 7, 2020
After shocking the audience by ripping out her ear piece, Behar continued to complain, “I’m crazy, today. He’s made me crazy, this week.”
“I mean, he’s winning because I’m getting nuttier and nuttier,” the host added. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Virginia Dems Push Assault Weapons Ban, Magazine Confiscation Through Committee

Virginia Democrats on Friday pushed a bill through the state house of delegates ’ Public Safety Committee that would ban @ @ @ @ @ weapons ” and confiscate certain ammunition magazines .
The bill , HB961 , is the @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers and Governor Ralph Northam ( D. ) since they took control of both houses @ @ @ @ @ November .
It would outlaw new sales of some of the country ’ s most @ @ @ @ @ AR-15 , and make it illegal to possess ammunition magazines capable of holding more than @ @ @ @ @ they were previously legally purchased .
Friday ’ s vote was along party lines , @ @ @ @ @ The proposal could affect millions of Virginia gun owners , according to the firearms industry @ @ @ @ @ “ This bill would affect more than just your modern sporting rifles like the AR-15 @ @ @ @ @ a spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation , told the Washington Free Beacon .
@ @ @ @ @ vast majority of handguns.
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Virginia Democrats on Friday pushed a bill through the state house of delegates’ Public Safety Committee that would ban the sale of “assault weapons” and confiscate certain ammunition magazines.
The bill, HB961, is the most controversial advanced by Democratic lawmakers and Governor Ralph Northam (D.) since they took control of both houses of the state legislature in November. It would outlaw new sales of some of the country’s most popular firearms, including the AR-15, and make it illegal to possess ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 12 rounds, even if they were previously legally purchased. Friday’s vote was along party lines, with one Democrat abstaining.
The proposal could affect millions of Virginia gun owners, according to the firearms industry’s trade group.
“This bill would affect more than just your modern sporting rifles like the AR-15,” Mark Oliva, a spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, told the Washington Free Beacon. “It would affect the vast majority of handguns.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Ilhan Omar Wants Student Debt Canceled, Compares Students To War Veterans

On Thursday , far-left Congresswoman Ilhan Omar , in an attempt to push the idea that all student debt should @ @ @ @ @ students to the veterans who have fought for America in wars from World War II @ @ @ @ @ a quote that stated , “ Imagine what it would do for our country and @ @ @ @ @ we were to take the ethos behind the original G.I .
Bill and apply it @ @ @ @ @ and making public colleges , universities , and vocational schools tuition-free.
” Atherton spoke to @ @ @ @ @ demanded that $ 500 mustering-out pay be paid to all dischargees immediately so that they @ @ @ @ @ newspapers entered the fray , supporting the American Legion .
Jack Cejl1ar , the Legion @ @ @ @ @ Public Relations , stated , “ It ’ s a bill of rights .
The @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE

On Thursday, far-left Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, in an attempt to push the idea that all student debt should be canceled, compared college students to the veterans who have fought for America in wars from World War II to present-day Afghanistan, retweeting a quote that stated, “Imagine what it would do for our country and those who live here if we were to take the ethos behind the original G.I. Bill and apply it to everybody—canceling all student debt and making public colleges, universities, and vocational schools tuition-free.”
“Imagine what it would do for our country and those who live here if we were to take the ethos behind the original G.I. Bill and apply it to everybody—canceling all student debt and making public colleges, universities, and vocational schools tuition-free.” 💪🏽 https://t.co/P6LNRv6h9w — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 7, 2020
The GI Bill was passed by Congress in 1944. Warren Atherton, the National Commander of the American Legion, noted the varied resolutions adopted by the Legion at their 1943 National Convention in Omaha, and discussed them with Francis Sullivan, the Legion’s Acting Legislative Director. Atherton said later, “Francis Sullivan told me that our most urgent problem was for right then, not later. Cash was needed for disabled, discharged veterans. Hundreds were being released weekly without a cent in their pockets and no provision for support or care. Hundreds of thousands of service records had already been destroyed in little incidents on land and sea. Under then existing laws, the services were not paying discharges whose records weren’t in order. Service pay for some was a year and more in arrears.”
Atherton spoke to the House Veterans Affairs and demanded that $500 mustering-out pay be paid to all dischargees immediately so that they could survive. The Hearst newspapers entered the fray, supporting the American Legion. Jack Cejl1ar, the Legion’s acting Director of Public Relations, stated, “It’s a bill of rights. The GI Bill of Rights!” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Wisconsin teacher allegedly calls Rush Limbaugh’s cancer diagnosis ‘awesome,’ gets placed on leave

A Wisconsin public school teacher was reportedly placed on leave this week after he allegedly called Rush Limbaugh ‘ s @ @ @ @ @ ” and said he hopes the radio host ’ s death is painful .
“ @ @ @ @ @ suffer from cancer .
it ’ s awesome that he ’ s dying , and @ @ @ @ @ as it is painful , ” Travis Sarandos , who teaches in Milwaukee , allegedly @ @ @ @ @ the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
Sarandos was replying to another tweet whose author said they @ @ @ @ @ would advocate for affordable health care for everyone , the newspaper reported .
The teacher @ @ @ @ @ backlash after local radio host Mark Belling posted it on his blog Tuesday .
Milwaukee @ @ @ @ @ did not speak for the district but later confirmed he had been placed on leave @ @ @ @

A Wisconsin public school teacher was reportedly placed on leave this week after he allegedly called Rush Limbaugh‘s advanced cancer diagnosis “awesome” and said he hopes the radio host’s death is painful.
“limbaugh absolutely should have to suffer from cancer. it’s awesome that he’s dying, and hopefully it is as quick as it is painful,” Travis Sarandos, who teaches in Milwaukee, allegedly tweeted Monday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Sarandos was replying to another tweet whose author said they hoped Limbaugh recovered quickly and would advocate for affordable health care for everyone, the newspaper reported.
The teacher’s tweet sparked a backlash after local radio host Mark Belling posted it on his blog Tuesday.
Milwaukee Public Schools first said Sarandos did not speak for the district but later confirmed he had been placed on leave. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--WATCH: Joe Biden stops Democratic debate to ask audience to stand and applaud for impeachment witnes

WATCH: Joe Biden stops Democratic debate to ask audience to stand and applaud for impeachment witness fired by Trump

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden paused the Democratic debate in order to have the audience stand and applaud for Lt. @ @ @ @ @ impeachment witness who was dismissed from the national security counsel earlier in the day .
@ @ @ @ @ , Col. Vindman got thrown out of the White House today !
Walked out !
@ @ @ @ @ I think we should , and the same time , he should be pinning a @ @ @ @ @ on Rush Limbaugh !
” he added to growing applause .
“ I think what @ @ @ @ @ , I think we should all stand and give Col. Vindman a show of how @ @ @ @ @ ” Biden exclaimed .
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden paused the Democratic debate in order to have the audience stand and applaud for Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the impeachment witness who was dismissed from the national security counsel earlier in the day.
“And by the way, Col. Vindman got thrown out of the White House today! Walked out!” said Biden.
“I think we should, and the same time, he should be pinning a medal on Vindman and not on Rush Limbaugh!” he added to growing applause.
“I think what we should be doing now, I think we should all stand and give Col. Vindman a show of how much we support him!” Biden exclaimed. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Omar Blames the U.S. for Floods in Other Countries (VIDEO)

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D. , Minn. ) on Friday argued that Americans seeking to help refugees should first think @ @ @ @ @ is to blame for their predicament .
“ When you see a Somali refugee or @ @ @ @ @ Libyan refugee , we often are like ‘ this is my neighbor , they must @ @ @ @ @ ’ we don ’ t ever pause to think ‘ what American policy made them @ @ @ @ @ ” she said at a Democracy Now !
and Rising Majority event in Washington , @ @ @ @ @ .
She went on to say even environmental problems around the world ultimately come back @ @ @ @ @ to global warming .
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) on Friday argued that Americans seeking to help refugees should first think about how the United States is to blame for their predicament.
“When you see a Somali refugee or an Iraqi refugee or a Libyan refugee, we often are like ‘this is my neighbor, they must have survived some struggle,’ we don’t ever pause to think ‘what American policy made them come over here?'” she said at a Democracy Now! and Rising Majority event in Washington, D.C., receiving loud applause.
She went on to say even environmental problems around the world ultimately come back to how Americans have contributed to global warming. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Jon Voight says Pelosi’s soul has ‘evil intent’ – calls her a threat to America

Hollywood star Jon Voight just spoke out to blast House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week , saying that she is @ @ @ @ @ America and that her soul has “ evil intent.
” “ This Pelosi woman and @ @ @ @ @ to the United States of America , ” Voight said in a video that he @ @ @ @ @ .
“ She has a link that is corrupt , her soul has evil intent.
@ @ @ @ @ in the name of God , ” the Academy Award-winning star added .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ for he is the greatest president .
Watching his state of the union speech with @ @ @ @ @ was moved by his words of wisdom.
” Not stopping there , Voight warned that @ @ @ @ @ is on a mission to destroy the U.S. with “ barbaric behavior , ” adding @ @ @ @ @ what God wants from his children.
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Hollywood star Jon Voight just spoke out to blast House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week, saying that she is a “threat” to America and that her soul has “evil intent.”
“This Pelosi woman and her cohorts are a threat to the United States of America,” Voight said in a video that he posted on Twitter on Thursday. “She has a link that is corrupt, her soul has evil intent.”
“We will stand in the name of God,” the Academy Award-winning star added. “We will stand with President Trump for he is the greatest president. Watching his state of the union speech with pride and tears, I was moved by his words of wisdom.”
Not stopping there, Voight warned that the “radical left” is on a mission to destroy the U.S. with “barbaric behavior,” adding that this is “not what God wants from his children.” – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--Jim Jordan Tapped to Replace Doug Collins as Ranking Member on the House Judiciary Committee

Rep. Jim Jordan ( R-Ohio ) has been tapped by Republicans to join the House Judiciary Committee , one of @ @ @ @ @ Congress .
Jordan emerged as one of the most loyal allies of President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ where he admonished Democrats and conducted some of the toughest questionings of witnesses .
He @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers during a closed-door meeting and received overwhelming support .
Rep. Liz Cheney ( R-Wyo @ @ @ @ @ “ totally unified decision all around ” in comments to Politico .
Jordan will replace @ @ @ @ @ ) as the top Republican on the committee .
Collins is planning to run for @ @ @ @ @ .
Collins will not step down immediately , Politico reported , and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ transitional period before Jordan steps into the role .
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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has been tapped by Republicans to join the House Judiciary Committee, one of the most coveted positions in Congress.
Jordan emerged as one of the most loyal allies of President Donald Trump during the impeachment inquiry, where he admonished Democrats and conducted some of the toughest questionings of witnesses. He was reportedly selected by Republican lawmakers during a closed-door meeting and received overwhelming support.
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo) described it as a “totally unified decision all around” in comments to Politico.
Jordan will replace Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) as the top Republican on the committee. Collins is planning to run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. Collins will not step down immediately, Politico reported, and it’s expected there will be a transitional period before Jordan steps into the role. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--FLASHBACK: Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman Was Suspected of Leaking

Former National Security Council official Tim Morrison testified during the House Intelligence Committee ’ s closed-door hearings in the impeachment @ @ @ @ @ Col. Alexander Vindman had been suspected by others of leaking information — apart from the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s July 25th telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
Vindman was removed @ @ @ @ @ National Security Council on Friday and escorted from White House grounds .
In a statement @ @ @ @ @ s lawyer said that there was “ no question in the mind of any American @ @ @ @ @ been fired for testifying against the president at the impeachment inquiry .
However , there @ @ @ @ @ independent reason : he was suspected of being a leaker .
Morrison himself did not @ @ @ @ @ he testified that others expressed “ concerns ” about Vindman possibly leaking information .
– @ @

Former National Security Council official Tim Morrison testified during the House Intelligence Committee’s closed-door hearings in the impeachment inquiry in October that Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman had been suspected by others of leaking information — apart from the controversy over President Donald Trump’s July 25th telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Vindman was removed from his job at the National Security Council on Friday and escorted from White House grounds.
In a statement, Lt. Col. Vindman’s lawyer said that there was “no question in the mind of any American” that his client had been fired for testifying against the president at the impeachment inquiry.
However, there may also have been an independent reason: he was suspected of being a leaker.
Morrison himself did not share that suspicion, but he testified that others expressed “concerns” about Vindman possibly leaking information. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-02-09--House OKs bill letting illegal immigrants seek damages from employers

House lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that would allow illegal immigrants to be eligible for damages from their employer if their labor rights are judged to have been violated — while rejecting a measure that would prevent unions from recruiting those in the country illegally .
The Democrat-sponsored “ Protecting the Right to Organize ” ( PRO ) Act seeks to expand labor protections and boost unions across the board .
Like California ’ s controversial Assembly Bill 5 , one of the PRO Act ’ s stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passed in a 224-194 vote , mostly along party lines .
“ The penalties for violating the are weaker than those for violating other labor and employment laws , and workers lack a private right of action to pursue relief on their own , ” a factsheet from the Committee on Education and Labor says .
“ Workers are frequently misclassified as independent contractors or supervisors , and thus excluded from the protections afforded to employees covered by the NLRA.
” Jarringly for Republicans , it would also abolish state right-to-work laws .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be dead on arrival in the Republican-controlled Senate but passed the Democratic-held House mostly along party lines .
“ Where workers have previously had the freedom to choose whether or not to pay fees & join a union , they will now be forced to pay membership fees or lose their job , ” Rep. Kevin Hern , R-Okla. , said , opposing the bill .
“ This will put immeasurable power in the hands of union bosses.
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House lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that would allow illegal immigrants to be eligible for damages from their employer if their labor rights are judged to have been violated — while rejecting a measure that would prevent unions from recruiting those in the country illegally.
The Democrat-sponsored “Protecting the Right to Organize” (PRO) Act seeks to expand labor protections and boost unions across the board. Like California’s controversial Assembly Bill 5, one of the PRO Act’s stated purposes is to end worker misclassification and stop employers from denying workers benefits by doing so. It passed in a 224-194 vote, mostly along party lines.
“The penalties for violating the [National Labor Relations Act] are weaker than those for violating other labor and employment laws, and workers lack a private right of action to pursue relief on their own,” a factsheet from the Committee on Education and Labor says. “Workers are frequently misclassified as independent contractors or supervisors, and thus excluded from the protections afforded to employees covered by the NLRA.”
Jarringly for Republicans, it would also abolish state right-to-work laws. It’s a bill that would be dead on arrival in the Republican-controlled Senate but passed the Democratic-held House mostly along party lines.
“Where workers have previously had the freedom to choose whether or not to pay fees & join a union, they will now be forced to pay membership fees or lose their job,” Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., said, opposing the bill. “This will put immeasurable power in the hands of union bosses.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-09--Man Deliberately Rams Vehicle Into GOP Tent Full Of Volunteers, Trump Responds

Authorities in Florida said on Saturday that a man deliberately rammed a vehicle into a tent of Republican volunteers who @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Jacksonville police say a driver intentionally crashed a van through a tent where @ @ @ @ @ registering voters Saturday afternoon , ” The Florida Times-Union reported .
“ Several Duval County @ @ @ @ @ the registration tent when a white man in his early 20s driving an older – @ @ @ @ @ pulled up toward the tent.
” Lt. Larry Gayle of the Jacksonville Sheriff ’ s @ @ @ @ @ enforcement was looking at the incident “ as in reference to interruption of the political @ @ @ @ @ investigating this as a aggravated assault , ” Gayle said .
“ Several people were @ @ @ @ @ have been seriously hurt .
… JSO is taking the situation very seriously.
” – @ @ @ @ @ insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

Authorities in Florida said on Saturday that a man deliberately rammed a vehicle into a tent of Republican volunteers who were registering people to vote.
“Jacksonville police say a driver intentionally crashed a van through a tent where Duval County GOP volunteers were registering voters Saturday afternoon,” The Florida Times-Union reported. “Several Duval County GOP volunteers were working at the registration tent when a white man in his early 20s driving an older – possibly 1980s – brown van pulled up toward the tent.”
These unprovoked, senseless attacks on @realDonaldTrump‘s supporters need to end. I want to echo the @DuvalGOP in saying: We will not be silenced by cowards, and these disgusting acts will only make us work harder to win November. https://t.co/GQ7OrbtSO2 — Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) February 9, 2020
Law Enforcement has been notified. Be careful tough guys who you play with! https://t.co/1Pq0hOrzy2 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2020
Lt. Larry Gayle of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office told reporters that law enforcement was looking at the incident “as in reference to interruption of the political process.”
“We are investigating this as a aggravated assault,” Gayle said. “Several people were in the area and could have been seriously hurt. … JSO is taking the situation very seriously.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-09--Trump Continues To Clean House, Fires Ambassador Gordon Sondland

President Donald Trump continued to clean house late on Friday after removing two brothers from the National Security Council , @ @ @ @ @ the ambassador to the European Union that he was fired .
“ I was advised @ @ @ @ @ to recall me effective immediately as United States ambassador to the European Union , ” @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I am grateful to President Trump for having given me the opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ for his consistent support , and to the exceptional and dedicated professionals at the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ .
I am proud of our accomplishments .
Our work here has been the highlight @ @ @ @ @ , who testified in Democrats ’ impeachment inquiry , initially said during his testimony that @ @ @ @ @ quo involving withholding aid to Ukraine for the announcement of an investigation into Democrat presidential @ @ @ @ @ , Sondland later admitted that what he had stated was just his assumption .
– @ @ @ @ @ insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Here --

President Donald Trump continued to clean house late on Friday after removing two brothers from the National Security Council, notifying Gordon D. Sondland, the ambassador to the European Union that he was fired.
“I was advised today that the president intends to recall me effective immediately as United States ambassador to the European Union,” Sondland said in a statement. “I am grateful to President Trump for having given me the opportunity to serve, to Secretary Pompeo for his consistent support, and to the exceptional and dedicated professionals at the U.S. Mission to the European Union. I am proud of our accomplishments. Our work here has been the highlight of my career.”
Sonland, who testified in Democrats’ impeachment inquiry, initially said during his testimony that there was a quid pro quo involving withholding aid to Ukraine for the announcement of an investigation into Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Later, Sondland later admitted that what he had stated was just his assumption. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-09--POLL: 62% of NH Dems prefer meteor strike ‘extinguishing all human life’ to Trump re-election!

By nearly a 2-to-1 margin , Democrats in New Hampshire would prefer all humanity being wiped off the earth by @ @ @ @ @ being re-elected .
The poll , conducted by UMass-Lowell , finds by a 62 percent @ @ @ @ @ New Hampshire Dems hope “ A giant meteor strikes the earth , extinguishing all human @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump wins re-election .
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By nearly a 2-to-1 margin, Democrats in New Hampshire would prefer all humanity being wiped off the earth by a meteor than President Trump being re-elected.
And they call conservatives nuts.
UMass Lowell poll: 62% of New Hampshire Democrats would rather see a giant meteor strike the earth and extinguish all human life than see President Trump get re-elected. pic.twitter.com/YAoXyP1I1Q — Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) February 7, 2020
The poll, conducted by UMass-Lowell, finds by a 62 percent to 38 percent spread, New Hampshire Dems hope “A giant meteor strikes the earth, extinguishing all human life,” to “Donald Trump wins re-election. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-09--Disturbing new report reveals FBI had multiple informants in Trump’s presidential campaign

A disturbing new report has just come out that confirms the FBI had multiple informants in Donald Trump ’ s presidential campaign back in 2016 .
These informants were in the campaign both during the election and afterwards , when Trump was transitioning into the White House .
One of the informants was reportedly someone who was in direct contact with Trump , and was used by the FBI to “ obtain insight into the incoming Trump administration , ” according to Breitbart News .
Another source volunteered to provide the FBI with various documents related to Trump .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ supporter , ” while a fourth held an official position in Trump ’ s campaign .
These revelations were made in the Justice Department ’ s 476-page Inspector General report , which looked into the FBI ’ s investigation into Russian collusion in the 2016 election .
“ We found no evidence that the FBI placed any CHSs or UCEs within the Trump campaign or tasked any CHSs or UCEs to report on the Trump campaign , ” reads the executive summary of the report .
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A disturbing new report has just come out that confirms the FBI had multiple informants in Donald Trump’s presidential campaign back in 2016.
These informants were in the campaign both during the election and afterwards, when Trump was transitioning into the White House.
One of the informants was reportedly someone who was in direct contact with Trump, and was used by the FBI to “obtain insight into the incoming Trump administration,” according to Breitbart News. Another source volunteered to provide the FBI with various documents related to Trump.
A third source was described as a Trump “supporter,” while a fourth held an official position in Trump’s campaign.
These revelations were made in the Justice Department’s 476-page Inspector General report, which looked into the FBI’s investigation into Russian collusion in the 2016 election.
“We found no evidence that the FBI placed any CHSs or UCEs within the Trump campaign or tasked any CHSs or UCEs to report on the Trump campaign,” reads the executive summary of the report. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-02-09--Pete Buttigieg Refuses to Answer Half of NYT Foreign Policy Survey

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg refused to say whether he supports current levels of military aid to Israel or keeping troops in Afghanistan , two of the many important foreign policy questions he dodged in a New York Times survey .
Every major remaining Democratic presidential candidate responded to a Times survey featuring 36 questions on 11 foreign policy topics , but the former South Bend mayor was the only one who did not answer a majority of the questions .
• “ Should respect for Hong Kong ’ s political independence , under the terms of the handover agreement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal relations and trade with China ?
” • “ Should normal relations and trade be contingent on China ’ s closing its internment camps for Uighurs and other Muslim minority groups ?
” • “ Should the United States maintain its current level of military aid to Israel ?
If not , how should the level of aid change ?
” • “ Would American troops be in Afghanistan at the end of your first term ?
If so , would you limit those troops ’ mission to counterterrorism and intelligence gathering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single question on China , U.S. cyber policy , NATO , or Afghanistan .
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Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg refused to say whether he supports current levels of military aid to Israel or keeping troops in Afghanistan, two of the many important foreign policy questions he dodged in a New York Times survey.
Every major remaining Democratic presidential candidate responded to a Times survey featuring 36 questions on 11 foreign policy topics, but the former South Bend mayor was the only one who did not answer a majority of the questions.
Among the 19 questions Buttigieg left blank:
“Should respect for Hong Kong’s political independence, under the terms of the handover agreement with Britain, be a prerequisite for normal relations and trade with China?”
“Should normal relations and trade be contingent on China’s closing its internment camps for Uighurs and other Muslim minority groups?”
“Should the United States maintain its current level of military aid to Israel? If not, how should the level of aid change?”
“Would American troops be in Afghanistan at the end of your first term? If so, would you limit those troops’ mission to counterterrorism and intelligence gathering?”
Buttigieg did not answer a single question on China, U.S. cyber policy, NATO, or Afghanistan. – READ MORE
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