truepundit--2020-03-30--Trump tells Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘they must pay’ for security amid reported move to US

President Trump on Sunday didn ’ t offer the warmest greeting to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid reports that @ @ @ @ @ to the U.S. A source told People Magazine last week that the royal couple relocated @ @ @ @ @ Angeles , Markle ’ s hometown .
Markle , 38 , and Harry , 35 @ @ @ @ @ a secluded compound and have stuck close to home during the coronavirus pandemic , the @ @ @ @ @ s unclear when the couple made the move .
However , in a tweet from @ @ @ @ @ it became clear that U.S. taxpayers were not footing the bill for their security .
@ @ @ @ @ friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom .
It was reported that @ @ @ @ @ left the Kingdom , would reside permanently in Canada .
Now they have left Canada @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. will not pay for their security protection .
They must pay !
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President Trump on Sunday didn’t offer the warmest greeting to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid reports that they had relocated from Canada to the U.S.
A source told People Magazine last week that the royal couple relocated from Vancouver Island to Los Angeles, Markle’s hometown.
Markle, 38, and Harry, 35, have been staying in a secluded compound and have stuck close to home during the coronavirus pandemic, the magazine reported. It’s unclear when the couple made the move.
However, in a tweet from the president on Sunday, it became clear that U.S. taxpayers were not footing the bill for their security.
“I am a great friend and admirer of the Queen & the United Kingdom. It was reported that Harry and Meghan, who left the Kingdom, would reside permanently in Canada. Now they have left Canada for the U.S. however, the U.S. will not pay for their security protection. They must pay!” Trump exclaimed. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-30--Country star Joe Diffie dead from coronavirus complications at age 61

Country star Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 following a battle with coronavirus .
The news was @ @ @ @ @ Diffie ’ s reps obtained by Fox News .
“ GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe @ @ @ @ @ Sunday , March 29 , from complications of coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) , ” the @ @ @ @ @ family respects their privacy at this time.
” Diffie ’ s rep offered a statement @ @ @ @ @ confirming his diagnosis with the virus .
“ My family and I are asking for @ @ @ @ @ ” Diffie , 61 , said in the Friday statement .
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Country star Joe Diffie has died at the age of 61 following a battle with coronavirus.
The news was confirmed in a statement from Diffie’s reps obtained by Fox News.
“GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19),” the statement read. “His family respects their privacy at this time.”
Diffie’s rep offered a statement from Diffie last Friday, confirming his diagnosis with the virus.
“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” Diffie, 61, said in the Friday statement. – read more
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truepundit--2020-03-30--Trump says coronavirus ‘peak in death rate’ likely in 2 weeks, extends social-distancing guidelines

Trump says coronavirus ‘peak in death rate’ likely in 2 weeks, extends social-distancing guidelines through April 30

Speaking at a contentious White House coronavirus news briefing on Sunday that involved testy standoffs with multiple reporters , President Trump declared that “ the peak in death rate ” in the coronavirus pandemic “ is likely to hit in two weeks , ” and said the federal government will be extending its social-distancing guidelines through April 30 .
“ The modeling estimates that the peak in death rate is likely to hit in two weeks .
I will say it again .
The peak , the highest point of death rates , remember this , is likely to hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be extending our guidelines to April 30 , to slow the spread , ” the president said in the White House Rose Garden .
Saying his earlier hope that the country could reopen by Easter was “ just an aspiration , ” Trump added : “ We can expect that by June 1 , we will be well on our way to recovery ” and that “ a lot of great things will be happening.
” When asked about worst-case economic scenarios if the country were to remain closed indefinitely , the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ na have large numbers of suicides — tremendous suicides… You will see drugs being used like nobody has ever used them before , and people are going to be dying all over the place.
” On a positive note , Trump went on to say that “ two of the country ’ s largest health insurers — Humana and Cigna — have announced that they will waive copays , coinsurance , and deductibles for coronavirus treatments.
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Speaking at a contentious White House coronavirus news briefing on Sunday that involved testy standoffs with multiple reporters, President Trump declared that “the peak in death rate” in the coronavirus pandemic “is likely to hit in two weeks,” and said the federal government will be extending its social-distancing guidelines through April 30.
“The modeling estimates that the peak in death rate is likely to hit in two weeks. I will say it again. The peak, the highest point of death rates, remember this, is likely to hit in two weeks… Therefore, we will be extending our guidelines to April 30, to slow the spread,” the president said in the White House Rose Garden.
Saying his earlier hope that the country could reopen by Easter was “just an aspiration,” Trump added: “We can expect that by June 1, we will be well on our way to recovery” and that “a lot of great things will be happening.”
When asked about worst-case economic scenarios if the country were to remain closed indefinitely, the president responded, “You’re gonna have large numbers of suicides — tremendous [numbers of] suicides… You will see drugs being used like nobody has ever used them before, and people are going to be dying all over the place.”
On a positive note, Trump went on to say that “two of the country’s largest health insurers — Humana and Cigna — have announced that they will waive copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for coronavirus treatments.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-30--France Officially Sanctions Drug After 78 Of 80 Patients Recover From COVID-19 Within Five Days

The French government has officially sanctioned chloroquine , a drug often used to fight malaria , for certain patients infected @ @ @ @ @ or COVID-19 .
“ The French government has officially sanctioned prescriptions of chloroquine to treat @ @ @ @ @ France 24 English reported Saturday .
“ This ensures continued treatment of patients who have @ @ @ @ @ for a chronic condition with this drug , but also allows a temporary authorization to @ @ @ @ @ to benefit from this therapeutic route , ” said France ’ s director general of @ @ @ @ @ move comes after infectious diseases specialist Didier Raoult announced new clinical results , which can @ @ @ @ @ show 78 out of 80 patients treated with chloroquine recovered within five days , reported @ @ @ @ @ time is “ considerably ” faster “ than the usual 14 days and for some @ @ @ @ @ 28 days if they recover at all , ” the outlet highlighted .
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The French government has officially sanctioned chloroquine, a drug often used to fight malaria, for certain patients infected with the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
“The French government has officially sanctioned prescriptions of chloroquine to treat certain coronavirus patients,” France 24 English reported Saturday.
“This ensures continued treatment of patients who have been treated for several years for a chronic condition with this drug, but also allows a temporary authorization to allow certain patients with coronavirus to benefit from this therapeutic route,” said France’s director general of health Jérôme Salomon.
The move comes after infectious diseases specialist Didier Raoult announced new clinical results, which can be accessed here, that show 78 out of 80 patients treated with chloroquine recovered within five days, reported Trustnodes.
The five-day recovery time is “considerably” faster “than the usual 14 days and for some it can go up to 28 days if they recover at all,” the outlet highlighted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-30--FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization Of Trump-Touted Drug To Treat Coronavirus

On Sunday night , the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) issued an emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine , drugs often used to treat malaria and recently touted by President Donald Trump as a possible “ game-changer ” in the fight against the China-originated novel coronavirus , or COVID-19 .
The United States Department of Health & Human Services ( HHS ) announced in a statement on Sunday that the FDA will allow the drugs to be “ donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clinical trial is not available or feasible , ” a Politico report said .
The statement noted that “ Sandoz donated 30 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to the stockpile and Bayer donated 1 million doses of chloroquine.
” Trump made it clear weeks ago that his administration would work to fast-track promising drugs like hydroxychloroquine with the FDA , all in an effort to combat COVID-19 .
Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is on the same page as President Trump when it comes to the popular anti-malaria drugs , permitting trials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to commence in his state .
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On Sunday night, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, drugs often used to treat malaria and recently touted by President Donald Trump as a possible “game-changer” in the fight against the China-originated novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The United States Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced in a statement on Sunday that the FDA will allow the drugs to be “donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be distributed and prescribed by doctors to hospitalized teen and adult patients with COVID-19, as appropriate, when a clinical trial is not available or feasible,” a Politico report said.
The statement noted that “Sandoz donated 30 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to the stockpile and Bayer donated 1 million doses of chloroquine.”
Trump made it clear weeks ago that his administration would work to fast-track promising drugs like hydroxychloroquine with the FDA, all in an effort to combat COVID-19.
Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is on the same page as President Trump when it comes to the popular anti-malaria drugs, permitting trials of hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, and azithromycin to commence in his state. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-30--Feds Investigating Lawmakers’ Stock Transactions Prior To Market Crash, Report Says

Federal law enforcement officials are reportedly investigating a series of stock market transactions that were made by U.S. lawmakers prior to the stock market tanking as a result of the coronavirus rapidly spreading throughout the U.S. “ The inquiry , which is still in its early stages and being done in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission , has so far included outreach from the FBI to at least one lawmaker , Sen. Richard Burr , seeking information about the trades , according to one of the sources , ” CNN reported .
“ Public scrutiny of the lawmakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of Congress sought to profit from the information they obtained in non-public briefings about the virus epidemic.
” CNN added that there is “ no indication that any of the sales , including Burr ’ s , broke any laws or ran afoul of Senate rules.
” Other senators who have come under scrutiny include Sens .
Kelly Loeffler ( R-GA ) , Dianne Feinstein ( D-CA ) , and Jim Inhofe ( R-OK ) .
“ Congress passed the Stock Act in 2012 , which made it illegal for lawmakers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” CNN added .
“ Under insider trading laws , prosecutors would need to prove the lawmakers traded based on material non-public information they received in violation of a duty to keep it confidential.
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Federal law enforcement officials are reportedly investigating a series of stock market transactions that were made by U.S. lawmakers prior to the stock market tanking as a result of the coronavirus rapidly spreading throughout the U.S.
“The inquiry, which is still in its early stages and being done in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission, has so far included outreach from the FBI to at least one lawmaker, Sen. Richard Burr, seeking information about the trades, according to one of the sources,” CNN reported. “Public scrutiny of the lawmakers’ market activity has centered on whether members of Congress sought to profit from the information they obtained in non-public briefings about the virus epidemic.”
CNN added that there is “no indication that any of the sales, including Burr’s, broke any laws or ran afoul of Senate rules.”
Other senators who have come under scrutiny include Sens. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Jim Inhofe (R-OK).
“Congress passed the Stock Act in 2012, which made it illegal for lawmakers to use inside information for financial benefit,” CNN added. “Under insider trading laws, prosecutors would need to prove the lawmakers traded based on material non-public information they received in violation of a duty to keep it confidential.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-30--Pentagon Orders Essential Staff To Deep Underground Mountain Bunker As Pandemic Prep Escalates

North American Aerospace Defense Command ( NORAD ) & the US ’ Northern Command ( NORTHCOM ) held a Facebook Live town hall meeting on Tuesday , March 24 , informing the public how their essential teams in charge of homeland security are isolating at the Cheyenne Mountain bunker in Colorado amid the COVID-19 pandemic .
Air Force General Terrence O ’ Shaughnessy , who commands NORAD and NORTHCOM , told reporters on Facebook Live last Tuesday that essential staff is being moved from Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado to the underground bunker complex that is 24 miles away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 2,000 feet underground and can survive a 30 megaton nuclear explosion.
’ “ To ensure that we can defend the homeland despite this pandemic , our command and control watch teams here in the headquarters split into multiple shifts and portions of our watch team began working from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station , creating a third team at an alternate location as well , ” O ’ Shaughnessy said .
“ Our dedicated professionals of the NORAD and NORTHCOM command and control watch have left their homes , said goodbye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone to ensure that they can stand the watch each and every day to defend our homeland .
“ It ’ s certainly not optimal , but it ’ s absolutely necessary and appropriate given the situation.
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North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) & the US’ Northern Command (NORTHCOM) held a Facebook Live town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 24, informing the public how their essential teams in charge of homeland security are isolating at the Cheyenne Mountain bunker in Colorado amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air Force General Terrence O’Shaughnessy, who commands NORAD and NORTHCOM, told reporters on Facebook Live last Tuesday that essential staff is being moved from Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado to the underground bunker complex that is 24 miles away in Cheyenne Mountain. The facility is more than 2,000 feet underground and can survive a 30 megaton nuclear explosion.’
“To ensure that we can defend the homeland despite this pandemic, our command and control watch teams here in the headquarters split into multiple shifts and portions of our watch team began working from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, creating a third team at an alternate location as well,” O’Shaughnessy said.
“Our dedicated professionals of the NORAD and NORTHCOM command and control watch have left their homes, said goodbye to their families and are isolated from everyone to ensure that they can stand the watch each and every day to defend our homeland.
“It’s certainly not optimal, but it’s absolutely necessary and appropriate given the situation.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Biden’s lead evaporates in new poll that finds him weaker vs. Trump than Hillary Clinton was in 2016

Former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s national lead over President Donald Trump has nearly evaporated according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll that shows the Democratic frontrunner facing a “ massive enthusiasm gap ” in the November general election .
Although Biden maintains a solid lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination , he finds himself in a statistical tie with the president in a head-to-head matchup , only slightly ahead by two points ( 49-47 % ) among registered voters .
The pollsters noted that Biden ’ s standing has deteriorated since their last survey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more comfortable 7-point ( 52-45 % ) over Trump .
Meanwhile , among Democratic primary voters who support Sanders for the nomination , 15 % said they ’ d back Trump over Biden in November .
Biden trails Trump on key issues and enthusiasm A major red flag for the Democrats is that the ABC News/Washington Post survey found Trump ’ s supporters far more energized than Biden ’ s backers .
While 53 % of Trump voters described themselves as “ very enthusiastic ” about supporting him , only 24 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump also leads Biden on key issues .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden’s national lead over President Donald Trump has nearly evaporated according to an ABC News/Washington Post poll that shows the Democratic frontrunner facing a “massive enthusiasm gap” in the November general election.
Although Biden maintains a solid lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, he finds himself in a statistical tie with the president in a head-to-head matchup, only slightly ahead by two points (49-47%) among registered voters. The pollsters noted that Biden’s standing has deteriorated since their last survey in February which found him with a more comfortable 7-point (52-45%) over Trump.
Meanwhile, among Democratic primary voters who support Sanders for the nomination, 15% said they’d back Trump over Biden in November.
Biden trails Trump on key issues and enthusiasm
A major red flag for the Democrats is that the ABC News/Washington Post survey found Trump’s supporters far more energized than Biden’s backers. While 53% of Trump voters described themselves as “very enthusiastic” about supporting him, only 24% of Biden’s backers said the same. Trump also leads Biden on key issues. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Michigan Governor Claims Feds Won’t Deliver Coronavirus Supplies To State, Refuses To Provide Proof

Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer on Friday suggested President Donald Trump ’ s administration had directed vendors to stop sending medical supplies to the Great Lakes State , though she refused to say who made the order and which vendors were affected .
“ When the federal government told us that we needed to go it ourselves , we started procuring every item we could get our hands on , ” Whitmer said in a radio interview on WWJ 950AM .
“ What I ’ ve gotten back is that vendors with whom we had contracts are now being told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s really concerning.
” Crain ’ s reported that “ Whitmer didn ’ t say who has told vendors to stop sending medical supplies to the state , but strongly implied the order came from President Donald Trump ’ s administration ” and “ did not back away from her earlier claim ” Friday afternoon during an appearance on CNN .
“ We ’ ve entered into a number of contracts and as we are getting closer to the date when shipments are supposed to come in , they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting delayed , ” Whitmer said on CNN .
“ We ’ ve been told they ’ re going first to the federal government.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday suggested President Donald Trump’s administration had directed vendors to stop sending medical supplies to the Great Lakes State, though she refused to say who made the order and which vendors were affected.
Crain’s Detroit reported Whitmer’s comments on Friday.
“When the federal government told us that we needed to go it ourselves, we started procuring every item we could get our hands on,” Whitmer said in a radio interview on WWJ 950AM. “What I’ve gotten back is that vendors with whom we had contracts are now being told not to send stuff here to Michigan. It’s really concerning.”
Crain’s reported that “Whitmer didn’t say who has told vendors to stop sending medical supplies to the state, but strongly implied the order came from President Donald Trump’s administration” and “did not back away from her earlier claim” Friday afternoon during an appearance on CNN.
“We’ve entered into a number of contracts and as we are getting closer to the date when shipments are supposed to come in, they’re getting canceled or they’re getting delayed,” Whitmer said on CNN. “We’ve been told they’re going first to the federal government.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--‘I’m not against releasing the restrictions,’ says Dr. Anthony Fauci, of areas of U.S. with low rate

‘I’m not against releasing the restrictions,’ says Dr. Anthony Fauci, of areas of U.S. with low rates of coronavirus infection

Dr. Anthony Fauci , the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , said he is “ not against releasing restrictions ” in certain parts of the country .
Fauci also said the country could experience “ between 100,000 and 200,000 ” deaths and “ millions of cases ” of coronavirus .
But he added “ I don ’ t want to be held to that ” because the pandemic is “ such a moving target.
” Loosening restrictions would mean reopening schools and other businesses that were forced to close as a result of strict social-distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , to remove some of the restrictions unless there is adequate testing to get “ people out of circulation who are infected , ” said Fauci , a key expert serving on the White House ’ s coronavirus task force .
“ If you release the restrictions , before you have a good eyeball on what ’ s going on there , you ’ re going to get in trouble , ” Fauci said on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union ” program .
“ So I ’ m not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m actually for it in an appropriate place — but I don ’ t recommend that unless we have the tools in place.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said he is “not against releasing restrictions” in certain parts of the country.
Fauci also said the country could experience “between 100,000 and 200,000” deaths and “millions of cases” of coronavirus. But he added “I don’t want to be held to that” because the pandemic is “such a moving target.”


truepundit--2020-03-29--Cuomo threatens lawsuit over Rhode Island crackdown on virus-fleeing New Yorkers

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo is threatening to sue Rhode Island over its new coronavirus policy that calls for police to stop cars with New York license plates and has seen National Guard members go door-to-door to ask if anyone has arrived from the Empire State .
Rhode Island Gov .
Gina Raimondo — like Cuomo , a Democrat — announced the drastic new policies last week to limit the spread of the coronavirus .
New York is the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S. , confirming more than 52,000 cases of COVID-19 and recording more than 700 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … but there ’ s a point of absurdity , and I think what Rhode Island did is at that point of absurdity , ” said Cuomo .
“ We have to keep the ideas and the policies we implement positive rather than reactionary and emotional.
” He added that he believes the two governors could “ work it out.
” Raimondo said the policies were intended to make sure people from New York would self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Rhode Island .
“ I want to be crystal clear about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Rhode Island from New York you are ordered into quarantine , ” she said .
“ The reason for that is because more than half of the cases of coronavirus in America are in New York.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to sue Rhode Island over its new coronavirus policy that calls for police to stop cars with New York license plates and has seen National Guard members go door-to-door to ask if anyone has arrived from the Empire State.
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo — like Cuomo, a Democrat — announced the drastic new policies last week to limit the spread of the coronavirus. New York is the epicenter of the outbreak in the U.S., confirming more than 52,000 cases of COVID-19 and recording more than 700 deaths.
“I understand the goal … but there’s a point of absurdity, and I think what Rhode Island did is at that point of absurdity,” said Cuomo. “We have to keep the ideas and the policies we implement positive rather than reactionary and emotional.”
He added that he believes the two governors could “work it out.”
Raimondo said the policies were intended to make sure people from New York would self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Rhode Island.
“I want to be crystal clear about this: If you’re coming to Rhode Island from New York you are ordered into quarantine,” she said. “The reason for that is because more than half of the cases of coronavirus in America are in New York.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Trump invokes Defense Production Act to force GM to make ventilators after stalled talks

President Trump said Friday that he had directed Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to require General Motors to begin making ventilators under the Defense Production Act to combat the coronavirus pandemic after negotiations with the automaker had stalled .
“ Our negotiations with GM regarding its ability to supply ventilators have been productive , but our fight against the virus is too great to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course , ” Trump said in a statement , adding : “ GM was wasting time.
” Experts say the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients .
New York , Michigan , Louisiana and the state of Washington have been singled out as virus hot spots in the U.S .
In a statement , GM said it has been “ working around the clock for over a week ” with medical device company Ventec Life Systems and parts suppliers to build more ventilators .
The company said its commitment to build Ventec ’ s ventilators “ has never wavered.
” “ The partnership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in manufacturing quality and a joint commitment to safety to give medical professionals and patients access to life-saving technology as rapidly as possible , ” the statement went on .
“ The entire GM team is proud to support this initiative.
” Trump said that while the White House activated the act against GM , it may not be needed .
“ Maybe we won ’ t even need the full activation .
We ’ ll find out , ” Trump said Friday in the Oval office .
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President Trump said Friday that he had directed Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to require General Motors to begin making ventilators under the Defense Production Act to combat the coronavirus pandemic after negotiations with the automaker had stalled.
“Our negotiations with GM regarding its ability to supply ventilators have been productive, but our fight against the virus is too great to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course,” Trump said in a statement, adding: “GM was wasting time.”
Experts say the U.S. is hundreds of thousands of breathing machines short of what it likely will need to treat a rapidly rising number of COVID-19 patients. New York, Michigan, Louisiana and the state of Washington have been singled out as virus hot spots in the U.S.
In a statement, GM said it has been “working around the clock for over a week” with medical device company Ventec Life Systems and parts suppliers to build more ventilators. The company said its commitment to build Ventec’s ventilators “has never wavered.”
“The partnership between Ventec and GM combines global expertise in manufacturing quality and a joint commitment to safety to give medical professionals and patients access to life-saving technology as rapidly as possible,” the statement went on. “The entire GM team is proud to support this initiative.”
Trump said that while the White House activated the act against GM, it may not be needed. “Maybe we won’t even need the full activation. We’ll find out,” Trump said Friday in the Oval office. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Billionaire David Geffen Mocked for Announcing He’s ‘Avoiding the Virus’ Aboard His Luxury Yacht

Billionaire Hollywood mogul and Democrat donor David Geffen notified the world that he is avoiding the coronavirus pandemic by hunkering @ @ @ @ @ , Rising Sun , which is sailing somewhere off the coast of the Grenadines in @ @ @ @ @ multiple reports .
Geffen appears to have announced the update on his Instagram profile Saturday @ @ @ @ @ private after massive backlash .
By Sunday , his account appeared to have been deleted @ @ @ @ @ post are circulating online , showing a sunset view of the ship against a backdrop @ @ @ @ @ Sunset last night… isolated in the Grenadines avoiding the virus , ” the caption reads @ @ @ @ @ hoping everybody is staying safe.
” The post elicited a wave of sarcastic trolling from @ @ @ @ @ spectrum , with some accusing the Geffen Records and Dreamworks Pictures founder of being out @ @ @ @ @ of the world during the global pandemic .
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Billionaire Hollywood mogul and Democrat donor David Geffen notified the world that he is avoiding the coronavirus pandemic by hunkering down aboard his private yacht, Rising Sun, which is sailing somewhere off the coast of the Grenadines in the Caribbean, according to multiple reports.
Geffen appears to have announced the update on his Instagram profile Saturday and then turned his account private after massive backlash. By Sunday, his account appeared to have been deleted altogether.
Glad that David Geffen is ok. pic.twitter.com/wobVEX7CWG — ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) March 28, 2020
Screenshots of the post are circulating online, showing a sunset view of the ship against a backdrop of mountainous islands.
“Sunset last night… isolated in the Grenadines avoiding the virus,” the caption reads. “I’m hoping everybody is staying safe.”
The post elicited a wave of sarcastic trolling from all sides of the political spectrum, with some accusing the Geffen Records and Dreamworks Pictures founder of being out of touch with the rest of the world during the global pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Cancer Center Fires Executive Who Demanded Trump Supporters Be Left To Die Of Coronavirus

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo , New York , has terminated one of their vice presidents after discovering a Facebook post in which she demanded supporters of President Donald Trump be required to give up ventilators if they are diagnosed with coronavirus and end up in intensive care and suggested that Trump supporters “ chew some ibuprofen and get on with your day ” in regards to treating the dealy virus .
Laura Krolczyk , a former staffer for Hillary Clinton when Clinton was in the Senate , and a former aide to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ( D-NY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vice president for external affairs until Saturday when she made the fateful post , bashing Trump over his refusal to pay General Motors far above market price for ventilators ( Trump later ordered GM and its supplier , Ventec , to produce the medical necessities under the Defense Production Act ) .
“ The exchange – according to screen grabs posted by – began when Krolczyk posted a link to an article by the Hill news site about the Trump administration ’ s reluctance to pay $ 1 billion to General Motors and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News reported Saturday .
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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York, has terminated one of their vice presidents after discovering a Facebook post in which she demanded supporters of President Donald Trump be required to give up ventilators if they are diagnosed with coronavirus and end up in intensive care and suggested that Trump supporters “chew some ibuprofen and get on with your day” in regards to treating the dealy virus.
Laura Krolczyk, a former staffer for Hillary Clinton when Clinton was in the Senate, and a former aide to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), was Roswell Park’s vice president for external affairs until Saturday when she made the fateful post, bashing Trump over his refusal to pay General Motors far above market price for ventilators (Trump later ordered GM and its supplier, Ventec, to produce the medical necessities under the Defense Production Act).
“The exchange – according to screen grabs posted by [Republican operative Michael Caputo] – began when Krolczyk posted a link to an article by the Hill news site about the Trump administration’s reluctance to pay $1 billion to General Motors and Ventec for ventilator production,” Buffalo News reported Saturday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Armed vigilantes in Maine chop down tree, block driveway to force neighbor to self-quarantine amid c

Armed vigilantes in Maine chop down tree, block driveway to force neighbor to self-quarantine amid coronavirus pandemic

A group of armed vigilantes cut down a tree and dragged it across a man ’ s driveway in Maine to force him to quarantine in his home amid fears he could be infected with the coronavirus , officials said .
A man residing on Cripple Creek Road in Vinalhaven , an island off the coast of Maine , called authorities around 3:35 p.m. Friday to report a group of people with guns had cut down a large tree and dragged it in front of his driveway , blocking access to the main road .
The man said he left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he noticed the cable went out .
The unidentified man said he retreated to his home and hailed the Coast Guard for help using a VHF radio after a neighbor began yelling at him to get indoors and remain quarantined .
The armed group had dispersed before authorities arrived .
Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff ’ s Office , along with the Maine Marine Patrol and a Coast Guard boarding party , responded to the scene .
The incident remains under investigation .
“ Deputies have learned that there is a general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cripple Creek Residents are supposed to be quarantined because they came here from another state and could have COVID-19 , ” the Knox County Sheriff ’ s Office in Maine said in a Facebook post .
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A group of armed vigilantes cut down a tree and dragged it across a man’s driveway in Maine to force him to quarantine in his home amid fears he could be infected with the coronavirus, officials said.
A man residing on Cripple Creek Road in Vinalhaven, an island off the coast of Maine, called authorities around 3:35 p.m. Friday to report a group of people with guns had cut down a large tree and dragged it in front of his driveway, blocking access to the main road.
The man said he left his house to check his property when he noticed the cable went out. The unidentified man said he retreated to his home and hailed the Coast Guard for help using a VHF radio after a neighbor began yelling at him to get indoors and remain quarantined.
The armed group had dispersed before authorities arrived. Deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Maine Marine Patrol and a Coast Guard boarding party, responded to the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
“Deputies have learned that there is a general belief by some island residents that the Cripple Creek Residents are supposed to be quarantined because they came here from another state and could have COVID-19,” the Knox County Sheriff’s Office in Maine said in a Facebook post. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Netherlands Return Over 600K N95 Masks To China; Size Issues and Filters Not Functioning Properly

Dutch officials have recalled 600,000 face masks manufactured in China because they did not meet quality standards , the government ’ s health ministry said on Saturday .
The news shocked frontline medical staff in the Netherlands , who rely on high-quality products to protect them from contracting Covid-19 , Dutch public broadcaster NOS said .
Half of the shipment of 1.3 million supposedly top-of-the-line face masks – known as N95 in the United States and Hong Kong – had already been distributed to doctors and nurses treating the most critical Covid-19 patients , the government said .
N95 masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ KN95 in mainland China – play a critical role in health care , as they are supposed to block over 90 percent of airborne particles that may carry the coronavirus .
The Dutch experience is not the first time that European countries have had problems with coronavirus-related medical equipment manufactured in China .
Last week , Spain announced that hundreds of thousands of rapid test kits sent by a Chinese company were unreliable , following similar reports in the Czech Republic .
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Dutch officials have recalled 600,000 face masks manufactured in China because they did not meet quality standards, the government’s health ministry said on Saturday.
The news shocked frontline medical staff in the Netherlands, who rely on high-quality products to protect them from contracting Covid-19, Dutch public broadcaster NOS said.
Half of the shipment of 1.3 million supposedly top-of-the-line face masks – known as N95 in the United States and Hong Kong – had already been distributed to doctors and nurses treating the most critical Covid-19 patients, the government said.
N95 masks – known as FFP2 in Europe or KN95 in mainland China – play a critical role in health care, as they are supposed to block over 90 percent of airborne particles that may carry the coronavirus.
The Dutch experience is not the first time that European countries have had problems with coronavirus-related medical equipment manufactured in China.
Last week, Spain announced that hundreds of thousands of rapid test kits sent by a Chinese company were unreliable, following similar reports in the Czech Republic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Ilhan Omar Demands Release of ICE Detainees During Coronavirus Pandemic

Rep Ilhan Omar tweeted on Tuesday that ICE detainees should be released and a moratorium placed on new low risk @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We need to release ICE detainees , people held on bail , and @ @ @ @ @ , ” Omar tweeted .
“ We need a moratorium on incarcerating people who are @ @ @ @ @ We need an increase in medical staff in prison and jails , ” she continued @ @ @ @ @ individuals deserve our humanity too.
” It follows a letter that Omar authored on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ signed by 14 other representatives , that demanded protection for refugees and asylum seekers during @ @ @ @ @ letter requested an extra $ 350 million in Migration and Refugee Assistance funds to go @ @ @ @ @ and an extra $ 462 million of Refugee and Entrant Assistance funding for Office of @ @ @ @ @ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Rep Ilhan Omar tweeted on Tuesday that ICE detainees should be released and a moratorium placed on new low risk incarcerations during the coronavirus outbreak.
“We need to release ICE detainees, people held on bail, and anyone qualifies for work release,” Omar tweeted. “We need a moratorium on incarcerating people who are low risk to others. We need an increase in medical staff in prison and jails,” she continued, adding that “incarcerated individuals deserve our humanity too.”
We need to release ICE detainees, people held on bail, and anyone qualifies for work release. We need a moratorium on incarcerating people who are low risk to others. We need an increase in medical staff in prison and jails. Incarcerated individuals deserve our humanity too. — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 24, 2020
It follows a letter that Omar authored on Tuesday to House leadership, and signed by 14 other representatives, that demanded protection for refugees and asylum seekers during the coronavirus pandemic. The letter requested an extra $350 million in Migration and Refugee Assistance funds to go to the State Department, and an extra $462 million of Refugee and Entrant Assistance funding for Office of Refugee Resettlement. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--NBC praised China for its medical supplies. Turns out, Chinese COVID-19 tests don’t work, masks are

NBC praised China for its medical supplies. Turns out, Chinese COVID-19 tests don’t work, masks are defective.

NBC News showered praise on China last week for shipping medical supplies and coronavirus test kits to countries now grappling @ @ @ @ @ “ As U.S. struggles to stem coronavirus , China asserts itself as global leader , @ @ @ @ @ blasted .
The story said : With Italy in dire need of medical equipment , @ @ @ @ @ to help .
No , not the United States .
It was China .
But @ @ @ @ @ the majority of COVID-19 test kits and N95-like masks manufactured in China and shipped to @ @ @ @ @ defective .
The Netherlands announced on Saturday that they were recalling more than 1 million @ @ @ @ @ were nearly deployed to the Dutch medical workforce .
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NBC News showered praise on China last week for shipping medical supplies and coronavirus test kits to countries now grappling with the coronavirus pandemic.
“As U.S. struggles to stem coronavirus, China asserts itself as global leader,” an NBC News headline blasted.
The story said: With Italy in dire need of medical equipment, an economic superpower stepped in to help. No, not the United States. It was China.
But as it turns out, the majority of COVID-19 test kits and N95-like masks manufactured in China and shipped to countries in dire need are defective.
The Netherlands announced on Saturday that they were recalling more than 1 million defective Chinese-made masks, which were nearly deployed to the Dutch medical workforce. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--NBC’s Chuck Todd to Joe Biden: ‘Do You Think There Is Blood on the President’s Hands?’

Sunday on NBC ’ s “ Meet The Press , ” anchor Chuck Todd asked former Vice President Joe Biden if President Donald Trump had “ blood ” on his hands , given the Trump administration ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic .
Host Chuck Todd asked , “ Your campaign put out in a critique of President Trump and said that if he doesn ’ t do these things , he could cost lives .
Do you think there is blood on the president ’ s hands considering the slow response ?
Or is that too harsh of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I think that ’ s a little too harsh .
I think what ’ s happening is the failure to , as I watched the — a prelim to your show , where someone said , used the phrase that the president just thinks out loud .
He should stop thinking out loud and start thinking deeply .
He should start listening to the scientists before he speaks .
He should listen to the health experts .
He should listen to his economists .
For example , the United States Congress has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the incredible financial crunch that ’ s going to affect working families and all families , the whole economy.
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Sunday on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” anchor Chuck Todd asked former Vice President Joe Biden if President Donald Trump had “blood” on his hands, given the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Host Chuck Todd asked, “Your campaign put out in a critique of President Trump and said that if he doesn’t do these things, he could cost lives. Do you think there is blood on the president’s hands considering the slow response? Or is that too harsh of a criticism?”
Biden said, “I think that’s a little too harsh. I think what’s happening is the failure to, as I watched the — a prelim to your show, where someone said, used the phrase that the president just thinks out loud. He should stop thinking out loud and start thinking deeply. He should start listening to the scientists before he speaks. He should listen to the health experts. He should listen to his economists. For example, the United States Congress has a piece of legislation to help deal with the incredible financial crunch that’s going to affect working families and all families, the whole economy.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Massive Protest Breaks Out in China’s Hubei Province, Ground Zero for the Coronavirus

A huge protest march swept out of China ’ s Hubei province on Friday , with thousands of angry residents @ @ @ @ @ neighboring Jiangxi province and clashing with police .
The capital city of Hubei province is @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic .
The Hubei residents streaming across the bridge are clearly angry after @ @ @ @ @ , which in theory is being lifted as the Chinese government claims infections in Hubei @ @ @ @ @ Evidently the protesters are infuriated by how the government has treated them during the crisis @ @ @ @ @ over police cars and swarm past riot control barriers .
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A huge protest march swept out of China’s Hubei province on Friday, with thousands of angry residents pouring across a bridge into neighboring Jiangxi province and clashing with police.
The capital city of Hubei province is Wuhan, ground zero for the coronavirus pandemic.
Footage from Hubei, #China appears to show residents attacking officers and police vehicles on a bridge as they attempt to access neighbouring Jiangxi province. The unrest follows weeks of #coronavirus lockdown in Hubei. pic.twitter.com/VpROreqzy6 — Hong Kong Free Press (@HongKongFP) March 27, 2020
Wow, mass rioting in China, where citizens trying to cross a bridge between Hubei and Jiangxi. Stiff police control due to #COVID19 fears seem to have provoked people Source; @fiteray pic.twitter.com/dxZOHpwmmB — Ragıp Soylu (@ragipsoylu) March 27, 2020
The Hubei residents streaming across the bridge are clearly angry after weeks of the coronavirus lockdown, which in theory is being lifted as the Chinese government claims infections in Hubei have dropped to zero. Evidently the protesters are infuriated by how the government has treated them during the crisis – infuriated enough to flip over police cars and swarm past riot control barriers. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Recover From Coronavirus, Return To U.S.

Actor Tom Hanks and his actress wife Rita Wilson have returned to the United States after recovering from the China-originated @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are coming home , ” a report from @ @ @ @ @ .
“ A source close to Hanks and Wilson , who were both diagnosed with @ @ @ @ @ confirmed to E !
News that they ’ ve returned to Los Angeles after recovering @ @ @ @ @ ” A photographer captured a snapshot of the duo smiling in their car , apparently @ @ @ @ @ the outlet noted .
Hanks and Wilson were some of the first visible celebrities to @ @ @ @ @ , giving COVID-19 a Hollywood face .
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Actor Tom Hanks and his actress wife Rita Wilson have returned to the United States after recovering from the China-originated novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
“Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are coming home,” a report from E! News said Friday. “A source close to Hanks and Wilson, who were both diagnosed with coronavirus two weeks ago, confirmed to E! News that they’ve returned to Los Angeles after recovering from the virus in Australia.”
A photographer captured a snapshot of the duo smiling in their car, apparently driving through Los Angeles, the outlet noted.
Hanks and Wilson were some of the first visible celebrities to test positive for the virus, giving COVID-19 a Hollywood face. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--WATCH: Dr. Birx Praises Trump’s Intelligence. Leftists Want Her Canceled.

On Thursday , White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx praised President Donald Trump ’ s attentiveness and ability to analyze and integrate data , linking his capacity to do so with his business background .
“ I think he ’ s been really excited about finding the level of detail that we ’ ve been able to now bring over the last few weeks to really understand who ’ s at the greatest risk for severe illness , who will have mild and less asymptomatic disease , and really calling on every American to do that social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because some people may not know they are actually infected and be unknowingly spreading the virus.
” “ And that all comes from the president seeing the data and then really directing these policies and the guidelines that go out to the American people , ” Dr. Birx concluded .
The coordinator ’ s compliment to the president , as one might suspect , did not go over well with some folks on the Left .
Former chair of the Democratic National Committee , Howard Dean , for example , went as far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long distinguished career “ killed.
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On Thursday, White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx praised President Donald Trump’s attentiveness and ability to analyze and integrate data, linking his capacity to do so with his business background.
Asked her perspective on Trump’s performance both with the public and “behind the scenes” by a host at Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Dr. Birx responded: “He’s been so attentive to the scientific literature and the details and the data. And I think his ability to analyze and integrate data, that comes out of his long history in business, [has] really been a real benefit during these discussions about medical issues. Because, in the end, data is data, and he understands the importance of the granularity.” White House coronavirus coordinator DEBORAH BIRX touts Trump’s response in Q&A yesterday on Christian Broadcasting Network. CBN HOST: How would you describe the job President Trump is doing? BIRX: He’s been so attentive to the scientific literature and the details and the data. pic.twitter.com/ytvfSzJwzZ — Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) March 26, 2020
“I think he’s been really excited about finding the level of detail that we’ve been able to now bring over the last few weeks to really understand who’s at the greatest risk for severe illness, who will have mild and less asymptomatic disease, and really calling on every American to do that social distancing,” the doctor continued, “because some people may not know they are actually infected and be unknowingly spreading the virus.”
“And that all comes from the president seeing the data and then really directing these policies and the guidelines that go out to the American people,” Dr. Birx concluded.
The coordinator’s compliment to the president, as one might suspect, did not go over well with some folks on the Left. Former chair of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean, for example, went as far as to declare Dr. Birx’s long distinguished career “killed.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--First known cat infected with coronavirus reported in Belgium

A cat in Belgian has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner @ @ @ @ @ The sick pet in Liège tested positive after showing classic symptoms of COVID-19 — including @ @ @ @ @ after its owner first fell sick , health officials told a press conference , the @ @ @ @ @ it is the first known infection of a cat , two dogs in Hong Kong @ @ @ @ @ with the first , a 17-year-old Pomeranian , dying after returning home from quarantine .
@ @ @ @ @ , kept vomiting and had breathing difficulties .
The researchers found the virus in the @ @ @ @ @ ” professor Steven Van Gucht said Friday , according to the outlet .
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A cat in Belgian has tested positive for the coronavirus after catching the potentially deadly bug from an infected owner, officials said Friday.
The sick pet in Liège tested positive after showing classic symptoms of COVID-19 — including difficulty breathing — a week after its owner first fell sick, health officials told a press conference, the Brussels Times reports.
While it is the first known infection of a cat, two dogs in Hong Kong have previously tested positive — with the first, a 17-year-old Pomeranian, dying after returning home from quarantine.
“The cat had diarrhea, kept vomiting and had breathing difficulties. The researchers found the virus in the cat’s feces,” professor Steven Van Gucht said Friday, according to the outlet. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Supreme Court Will Allow Review of Decades-Old Deportations

A little-noticed immigration decision at the Supreme Court Monday could give a boost to foreign nationals challenging deportation orders long after their removal from the United States .
The case involves an immigrant , Pedro Pablo Guerrero-Lasprilla , who was deported in 1998 in connection with the seizure of 50 kilograms of cocaine .
The Supreme Court ruled seven to two on Monday that Guerrero-Lasprilla can fight his deportation in federal court , giving him a chance at returning to the United States .
“ Practically speaking , the Supreme Court may have opened the door for thousands of aliens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , to request review of their deportation orders .
If that happens , the operations of the Executive Office for Immigration Review , already struggling under a backlog of a million cases , may collapse and come to a screeching halt , ” Matt O ’ Brien , director of research at the Federation for American Immigration Reform and a former assistant chief counsel with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement , told the Washington Free Beacon .
The ruling was a rare setback for the Trump administration , which has generally fared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigration issues .
It may take years to appreciate the scope of the decision , as it ’ s not clear how many migrants might benefit .
Two other cases the Supreme Court is considering this term similarly explore when federal courts have power to consider immigration issues .
In ruling for Guerrero-Lasprilla on Monday , the justices may be signaling more defeats to come for the Trump administration , and an expanded role for judges in deportations .
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A little-noticed immigration decision at the Supreme Court Monday could give a boost to foreign nationals challenging deportation orders long after their removal from the United States.
The case involves an immigrant, Pedro Pablo Guerrero-Lasprilla, who was deported in 1998 in connection with the seizure of 50 kilograms of cocaine. The Supreme Court ruled seven to two on Monday that Guerrero-Lasprilla can fight his deportation in federal court, giving him a chance at returning to the United States.
“Practically speaking, the Supreme Court may have opened the door for thousands of aliens, many removed from the U.S. years ago, to request review of their deportation orders. If that happens, the operations of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, already struggling under a backlog of a million cases, may collapse and come to a screeching halt,” Matt O’Brien, director of research at the Federation for American Immigration Reform and a former assistant chief counsel with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, told the Washington Free Beacon.
The ruling was a rare setback for the Trump administration, which has generally fared well before the Supreme Court on criminal immigration issues. It may take years to appreciate the scope of the decision, as it’s not clear how many migrants might benefit. Two other cases the Supreme Court is considering this term similarly explore when federal courts have power to consider immigration issues. In ruling for Guerrero-Lasprilla on Monday, the justices may be signaling more defeats to come for the Trump administration, and an expanded role for judges in deportations. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--‘Message of Hope’ – Trump Stoically Salutes Navy Hospital Ship as It Heads to New York

President Trump championed “ the message of hope ” that a Navy hospital ship will bring to the people of New York before it departed from Virginia .
At the send-off in Norfolk , Virginia , on Saturday , Trump said the United States is “ at war with an invisible enemy ” and touted the USNS Comfort ’ s ability to provide medical relief for New York City , which has been grappling with a growing coronavirus outbreak that has sickened thousands .
“ Today , I ’ m here to express my profound gratitude to the dedicated service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ front lines of this fight , ” the president said .
“ This great ship behind me is a 70,000-ton message of hope and solidarity to the incredible people of New York … We are here for you , we are fighting for you , and we are with you all the way.
” Standing next to Defense Secretary Mark Esper , Trump touted the speed at which the ship was able to get ready and said the departure was three weeks ahead of schedule .
He also pointed out that the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday and will be those who need medical treatment not related to coronavirus , as the hospitals in New York focus on combating the pandemic .
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President Trump championed “the message of hope” that a Navy hospital ship will bring to the people of New York before it departed from Virginia.
At the send-off in Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday, Trump said the United States is “at war with an invisible enemy” and touted the USNS Comfort’s ability to provide medical relief for New York City, which has been grappling with a growing coronavirus outbreak that has sickened thousands.
“Today, I’m here to express my profound gratitude to the dedicated service members who will soon be on the front lines of this fight,” the president said. “This great ship behind me is a 70,000-ton message of hope and solidarity to the incredible people of New York … We are here for you, we are fighting for you, and we are with you all the way.”
Standing next to Defense Secretary Mark Esper, Trump touted the speed at which the ship was able to get ready and said the departure was three weeks ahead of schedule. He also pointed out that the first patients will be treated on the Comfort on Tuesday and will be those who need medical treatment not related to coronavirus, as the hospitals in New York focus on combating the pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Activists Criticize Stimulus Package For Excluding Illegal Immigrants: ‘Illogical And Immoral’

Activists have criticized the historic $ 2 trillion stimulus bill recently passed by Congress for failing to give money to illegal immigrants .
“ When stimulus checks start going out across the country , undocumented immigrants won ’ t be receiving them , ” reports CNN .
In general , illegal immigrants are not allowed to partake in federal benefits .
However , activists argue that excluding that demographic from the stimulus package will put people ’ s health at risk by forcing illegal immigrants to work in jobs exposing them to a possible COVID-19 infection .
Here ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers make up about 5 % of the US labor force – around 7.6 million people , according to the latest estimates from the Pew Research Center .
Advocates argue the coronavirus crisis that ’ s devastated global markets , overwhelmed hospitals and left millions without jobs is having an outsized impact on undocumented workers .
Many had service-sector jobs that were decimated by the pandemic .
Those who remain employed largely don ’ t have the option of working from home , and are risking their safety to keep supply chains going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Activists have criticized the historic $2 trillion stimulus bill recently passed by Congress for failing to give money to illegal immigrants.
“When stimulus checks start going out across the country, undocumented immigrants won’t be receiving them,” reports CNN.
In general, illegal immigrants are not allowed to partake in federal benefits. However, activists argue that excluding that demographic from the stimulus package will put people’s health at risk by forcing illegal immigrants to work in jobs exposing them to a possible COVID-19 infection.
Here’s how CNN framed the situation: Unauthorized workers make up about 5% of the US labor force – around 7.6 million people, according to the latest estimates from the Pew Research Center.
Advocates argue the coronavirus crisis that’s devastated global markets, overwhelmed hospitals and left millions without jobs is having an outsized impact on undocumented workers. Many had service-sector jobs that were decimated by the pandemic. Those who remain employed largely don’t have the option of working from home, and are risking their safety to keep supply chains going. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Treasury Secretary Predicts Economy Will Come ‘Roaring Back’ After Coronavirus (VIDEO)

The outbreak of the coronavirus is already having an impact on the economy , and how long the economic downturn @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he thinks the economy come “ roaring @ @ @ @ @ aimed at slowing the spread of the virus are lifted .
“ I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s going to take to kill this virus , ” Mnuchin said during an @ @ @ @ @ “ Face The Nation ” on Sunday .
He added , “ I do know @ @ @ @ @ , and when we do , I have great confidence the economy will become roaring @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The outbreak of the coronavirus is already having an impact on the economy, and how long the economic downturn will last will is unknown.
However, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he thinks the economy come “roaring back” once the restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the virus are lifted.
Despite a staggering number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week, @stevenmnuchin1 says he has “great confidence that the U.S. economy will become roaring back” from the impacts of #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/JrG98azb9V — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) March 29, 2020
“I don’t know how long it’s going to take to kill this virus,” Mnuchin said during an interview on CBS News’ “Face The Nation” on Sunday.
He added, “I do know we will kill this virus, and when we do, I have great confidence the economy will become roaring back.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Report: MI Governor Criticized Trump For Days, Yet She Hasn’t Bothered to Submit Disaster Request Wi

Report: MI Governor Criticized Trump For Days, Yet She Hasn’t Bothered to Submit Disaster Request With FEMA

Michigan has not yet requested a major disaster declaration for the coronavirus , a spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management @ @ @ @ @ administration of President Donald Trump has already declared major disasters for Texas , Florida , @ @ @ @ @ York , California and Washington , officials confirmed .
But for Michigan , where the @ @ @ @ @ 2,200 Wednesday , with at least 43 deaths , “ FEMA has not yet received @ @ @ @ @ disaster declaration , ” spokesman Michael Hart said .
Tiffany Brown , a spokeswoman for @ @ @ @ @ said Wednesday morning that state officials were “ reviewing and looking into ” a request @ @ @ @ @ afternoon , after the Free Press published a story on the issue , Brown said @ @ @ @ @ ” on a disaster request .
She did not immediately respond to a question about @ @ @ @ @ completed sooner .
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Michigan has not yet requested a major disaster declaration for the coronavirus, a spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday.
The administration of President Donald Trump has already declared major disasters for Texas, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, California and Washington, officials confirmed.
But for Michigan, where the number of confirmed cases topped 2,200 Wednesday, with at least 43 deaths, “FEMA has not yet received a request for a major disaster declaration,” spokesman Michael Hart said.
Tiffany Brown, a spokeswoman for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, said Wednesday morning that state officials were “reviewing and looking into” a request to FEMA. By Wednesday afternoon, after the Free Press published a story on the issue, Brown said officials were “working urgently” on a disaster request. She did not immediately respond to a question about why the request was not completed sooner. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--AOC’s Wild Rant Over $2 Trillion Stimulus That Gives ‘Crumbs’ Is One For The Ages (VIDEO)

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had a veritable temper tantrum on the House floor Friday as she argued that the $ 2.2 @ @ @ @ @ “ crumbs ” to the people .
Voicing her dismay in the debate leading up @ @ @ @ @ the House is expected to pass the measure , the New York Democrat took issue @ @ @ @ @ in relief to businesses .
You know , those things that employ people .
“ @ @ @ @ @ fight for ?
” AOC said , gesticulating wildly and even slamming her hands down @ @ @ @ @ she spoke .
“ One of the largest corporate bailouts with as few strings as @ @ @ @ @ “ Shameful .
The greed of that fight is wrong for crumbs for our families @ @ @ @ @ The display was reminiscent of one of those inflatable air dancers placed outside car dealerships @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had a veritable temper tantrum on the House floor Friday as she argued that the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus only provided “crumbs” to the people.
Voicing her dismay in the debate leading up to a vote in which the House is expected to pass the measure, the New York Democrat took issue with the $500 billion in relief to businesses.
You know, those things that employ people.
“What did the Senate majority fight for?” AOC said, gesticulating wildly and even slamming her hands down on the podium from which she spoke. “One of the largest corporate bailouts with as few strings as possible in American history.”
Rep. @AOC: “What did the Senate majority fight for? One of the largest corporate bailouts with as few strings as possible in American history. Shameful!” pic.twitter.com/oLJJu6wUlG — The Hill (@thehill) March 27, 2020
“Shameful. The greed of that fight is wrong for crumbs for our families,” she concluded.
The display was reminiscent of one of those inflatable air dancers placed outside car dealerships to entice customers. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--De Blasio admonishes critics not to ‘look back’ on his previous efforts to downplay coronavirus (VID

De Blasio admonishes critics not to ‘look back’ on his previous efforts to downplay coronavirus (VIDEO)

With the Big Apple now the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States , New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that critics should not be “ focusing ” on “ anything looking back on any level of government right now ” — including his previous statements urging his constituents to go about their lives and not worry about the virus .
On Jan. 24 , de Blasio said New Yorkers should “ continue living as you have ” ; on Feb. 14 he said , “ this should not stop you from going about your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and going out to eat ” ; and on March 13 , he reiterated “ we wanted people to go on about their lives.
” In an especially ill-advised March 2 tweet , de Blasio wrote : “ Since I ’ m encouraging New Yorkers to go on with your lives + get out on the town despite Coronavirus , I thought I would offer some suggestions .
Here ’ s the first : thru Thurs 3/5 go see “ The Traitor ” @ FilmLinc .
If “ The Wire ” was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be this film.
” The Trump administration restricted travel from China on Jan. 31 in response to the mounting coronavirus threat — a move many Democrats and media outlets characterized as irresponsible and unnecessary .
Confronted with his previous soundbites on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union , ” de Blasio initially downplayed the comments before ultimately acknowledging that the questions were “ fair.
” “ This is just about how we save lives going forward .
Everyone was working with the information we had , and trying of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blasio began .
“ The bottom line is none of us have time to look backwards .
I ’ m trying to figure out how we get through next Sunday , and what we do the week after that.
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With the Big Apple now the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that critics should not be “focusing” on “anything looking back on any level of government right now” — including his previous statements urging his constituents to go about their lives and not worry about the virus.
On Jan. 24, de Blasio said New Yorkers should “continue living as you have”; on Feb. 14 he said, “this should not stop you from going about your life … from going out to Chinatown and going out to eat”; and on March 13, he reiterated “we wanted people to go on about their lives.”
In an especially ill-advised March 2 tweet, de Blasio wrote: “Since I’m encouraging New Yorkers to go on with your lives + get out on the town despite Coronavirus, I thought I would offer some suggestions. Here’s the first: thru Thurs 3/5 go see “The Traitor” @FilmLinc. If “The Wire” was a true story + set in Italy, it would be this film.”
For weeks, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio urged New Yorkers to “go about their lives.” About his past comments, de Blasio now says “we should not be focusing, in my view, on anything looking back on any level of government right now” #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/7fZZOHoPBS — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) March 29, 2020
The Trump administration restricted travel from China on Jan. 31 in response to the mounting coronavirus threat — a move many Democrats and media outlets characterized as irresponsible and unnecessary.
Confronted with his previous soundbites on CNN’s “State of the Union,” de Blasio initially downplayed the comments before ultimately acknowledging that the questions were “fair.”
“This is just about how we save lives going forward. Everyone was working with the information we had, and trying of course to avoid panic,” de Blasio began. “The bottom line is none of us have time to look backwards. I’m trying to figure out how we get through next Sunday, and what we do the week after that.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Pelosi says Trump has downplayed severity of coronavirus: ‘As the president fiddles, people are dyin

Pelosi says Trump has downplayed severity of coronavirus: ‘As the president fiddles, people are dying’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , called out President Trump on Sunday over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic , saying that his denial of the seriousness of the pathogen and his delay in ramping up the federal government ’ s response to it has proved “ deadly ” for Americans .
“ His denial at the beginning was deadly , his delaying of getting equipment … to where it is needed is deadly , and now the best thing would be to do is to prevent more loss of life , rather than open things up so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know , ” Pelosi said during an interview on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union.
” Pelosi also criticized Trump for suggesting that he would relax federal guidelines on business closures and social distancing in parts of the country so far less affected by the coronavirus – arguing that the U.S. “ should be taking every precaution ” and questioning whether Trump is listening to public health officials ’ suggestions .
“ As the president fiddles , people are dying .
We just have to take every precaution , ” she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after the president repeatedly said last week that he wants to open the country back up as soon as possible .
Speaking from the Rose Garden last week during a Fox News town hall , Trump said he “ would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter.
” The holiday this year lands on April 12 .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called out President Trump on Sunday over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, saying that his denial of the seriousness of the pathogen and his delay in ramping up the federal government’s response to it has proved “deadly” for Americans.
“His denial at the beginning was deadly, his delaying of getting equipment … to where it is needed is deadly, and now the best thing would be to do is to prevent more loss of life, rather than open things up so that, because we just don’t know,” Pelosi said during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Pelosi also criticized Trump for suggesting that he would relax federal guidelines on business closures and social distancing in parts of the country so far less affected by the coronavirus – arguing that the U.S. “should be taking every precaution” and questioning whether Trump is listening to public health officials’ suggestions.
“As the president fiddles, people are dying. We just have to take every precaution,” she added.
Pelosi’s comments come after the president repeatedly said last week that he wants to open the country back up as soon as possible.
Speaking from the Rose Garden last week during a Fox News town hall, Trump said he “would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter.” The holiday this year lands on April 12. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Feds Add Gun Companies to ‘Essential’ Business List Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Department of Homeland Security added gun dealers , ranges , and manufacturers to its essential business coronavirus-response guide on Saturday .
The updated guidance from DHS ’ s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ( CISA ) now considers “ workers supporting the operation of firearm or ammunition product manufacturers , retailers , importers , distributors , and shooting ranges ” to be essential .
Those industry workers are listed under the designation for “ law enforcement , public safety , and other first responders.
” The change comes after some state and local officials have shut down gun stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The federal guidelines could influence how state and local officials implement lockdown orders moving forward .
Demand for firearms has skyrocketed in response to the uncertainty surrounding the global pandemic , even as shutdowns in some states have closed the only legal avenue for purchases .
Some officials cited the lack of DHS guidance to defend those closures .
The National Shooting Sports Foundation , the firearms industry ’ s trade group , requested the essential designation in a March 20th letter to DHS .
The group praised the updated DHS guidance as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the past week hundreds of thousands , even millions of Americans choosing to exercise their right to keep and bear arms to ensure their safety and the safety of loved ones during these uncertain times , ” Lawrence Keane , general counsel for the group , said in a statement .
“ Americans must not be denied the ability to exercise that right to lawfully purchase and acquire firearms during times of emergency.
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The Department of Homeland Security added gun dealers, ranges, and manufacturers to its essential business coronavirus-response guide on Saturday.
The updated guidance from DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) now considers “workers supporting the operation of firearm or ammunition product manufacturers, retailers, importers, distributors, and shooting ranges” to be essential. Those industry workers are listed under the designation for “law enforcement, public safety, and other first responders.”
The change comes after some state and local officials have shut down gun stores and manufacturing plants around the country. The federal guidelines could influence how state and local officials implement lockdown orders moving forward. Demand for firearms has skyrocketed in response to the uncertainty surrounding the global pandemic, even as shutdowns in some states have closed the only legal avenue for purchases. Some officials cited the lack of DHS guidance to defend those closures.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the firearms industry’s trade group, requested the essential designation in a March 20th letter to DHS. The group praised the updated DHS guidance as “crucial.”
“We have seen over the past week hundreds of thousands, even millions of Americans choosing to exercise their right to keep and bear arms to ensure their safety and the safety of loved ones during these uncertain times,” Lawrence Keane, general counsel for the group, said in a statement. “Americans must not be denied the ability to exercise that right to lawfully purchase and acquire firearms during times of emergency.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--British Scientific Advisers Claim China’s Outbreak Could Be ‘15 To 40 Times’ Worse Than Reported, Re

British Scientific Advisers Claim China’s Outbreak Could Be ‘15 To 40 Times’ Worse Than Reported, Report Says

Scientific advisers have reportedly told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the Chinese communist government has downplayed the true extent of the coronavirus outbreak in their country and that the real number could be “ 15 to 40 times ” higher than what China has reported .
“ Mr Johnson has been warned by scientific advisers that China ’ s officially declared statistics on the number of cases of coronavirus could be ‘ downplayed by a factor of 15 to 40 times , ’ ” The Daily Mail reported .
“ And believes China is seeking to build its economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offers of help ’ countries around the world.
’ ” According to a Johns Hopkins website that tracks the coronavirus pandemic , China currently has reported approximately 82,000 cases and 3,300 deaths .
A Washington Post analysis cautioned against viewing the numbers out of China as being accurate .
The Washington Post reported : An article in the journal Science estimates that 86 percent of Hubei ’ s cases were undocumented by the time authorities extended the lockdown to Wuhan and other cities on Jan. 23 .
It is also likely that officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the disease caused by the coronavirus .
Especially once the central government ’ s propaganda mission to win the “ people ’ s war ” against the virus became clear , numbers shifted to achieve that vision .
Such shifts would probably be subtle — not hundreds or thousands of hidden deaths , but instead excluding deaths that could be attributed to other types of pneumonia or heart failure , for instance .
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Scientific advisers have reportedly told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the Chinese communist government has downplayed the true extent of the coronavirus outbreak in their country and that the real number could be “15 to 40 times” higher than what China has reported.
“Mr Johnson has been warned by scientific advisers that China’s officially declared statistics on the number of cases of coronavirus could be ‘downplayed by a factor of 15 to 40 times,’” The Daily Mail reported. “And [the British government] believes China is seeking to build its economic power during the pandemic with ‘predatory offers of help’ [to] countries around the world.’”
According to a Johns Hopkins website that tracks the coronavirus pandemic, China currently has reported approximately 82,000 cases and 3,300 deaths.
A Washington Post analysis cautioned against viewing the numbers out of China as being accurate. The Washington Post reported: An article in the journal Science estimates that 86 percent of Hubei’s cases were undocumented by the time authorities extended the lockdown to Wuhan and other cities on Jan. 23.
It is also likely that officials reported lower numbers of deaths from covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Especially once the central government’s propaganda mission to win the “people’s war” against the virus became clear, numbers shifted to achieve that vision. Such shifts would probably be subtle — not hundreds or thousands of hidden deaths, but instead excluding deaths that could be attributed to other types of pneumonia or heart failure, for instance. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Fauci: Coronavirus could kill over 100,000 Americans

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that he anticipates the coronavirus could kill between 100,000 and 200,000 Americans while infecting “ millions.
” Speaking with CNN ’ s “ State of the Union , ” the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said however he does not want to be “ held ” to that prediction because the COVID-19 outbreak is “ such a moving target.
” Fauci ’ s comments come as the much of the nation is shut down to contain the spread of the disease , which first appeared in China late last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 125,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the U.S. , the highest total of any nation , with at least 2,000 deaths , according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker .
Fauci was asked about President Donald Trump ’ s remarks from earlier this week indicating he would like to see the country back at full speed by Easter , which is just two weeks from Sunday , and that he would reconsider his administration ’ s guidelines on social distancing this week .
Speaking Sunday , Fauci said how soon guidelines can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many “ rapid tests ” — ones that can deliver results in less than an hour — can be made widely available across the country .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that he anticipates the coronavirus could kill between 100,000 and 200,000 Americans while infecting “millions.”
Speaking with CNN’s “State of the Union,” the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said however he does not want to be “held” to that prediction because the COVID-19 outbreak is “such a moving target.”
Fauci’s comments come as the much of the nation is shut down to contain the spread of the disease, which first appeared in China late last year. As of Sunday morning, roughly 125,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the U.S., the highest total of any nation, with at least 2,000 deaths, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker.
Fauci was asked about President Donald Trump’s remarks from earlier this week indicating he would like to see the country back at full speed by Easter, which is just two weeks from Sunday, and that he would reconsider his administration’s guidelines on social distancing this week.
Speaking Sunday, Fauci said how soon guidelines can begin to be relaxed depends on how many “rapid tests” — ones that can deliver results in less than an hour — can be made widely available across the country. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--Flashback: De Blasio, NY Commissioner Told People to Gather in Groups When Coronavirus Outbreak Star

Flashback: De Blasio, NY Commissioner Told People to Gather in Groups When Coronavirus Outbreak Started (VIDEO)

New York City ’ s Mayor Bill de Blasio and Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot once had different advice for New @ @ @ @ @ battered Wuhan , China , and spread to other areas overseas in January , one @ @ @ @ @ Washington state .
However , that one case didn ’ t receive an alarming response @ @ @ @ @ the time , de Blasio and Barbot encouraged New Yorkers to go on with their @ @ @ @ @ precautions they would take for the flu .
“ We are encouraging New Yorkers to @ @ @ @ @ and suggest practicing everyday precautions that we do through the flu season , ” Barbot @ @ @ @ @ She added that those “ who had recently traveled from Wuhan were not being urged @ @ @ @ @ public gatherings.
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New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio and Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot once had different advice for New Yorkers.
As the coronavirus battered Wuhan, China, and spread to other areas overseas in January, one positive case was confirmed in Washington state. However, that one case didn’t receive an alarming response.
In fact, at the time, de Blasio and Barbot encouraged New Yorkers to go on with their lives and take the same precautions they would take for the flu.
De Blasio on Feb. 14: The Coronavirus “should not stop you from going about your life, should not stop you from going to Chinatown and going out to eat. I’m going to do that today myself.” pic.twitter.com/OUaXyBUK06 — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 27, 2020
“We are encouraging New Yorkers to go about their everyday lives and suggest practicing everyday precautions that we do through the flu season,” Barbot said on Jan. 26.
She added that those “who had recently traveled from Wuhan were not being urged to self-quarantine or avoid large public gatherings.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-29--More Evidence China Is Lying; Number Of Urns More Than Double Reported Coronavirus Deaths

Radio Free Asia ( the US State Department ) adds that since the start of last week , “ seven large funeral homes in Wuhan have been handing out the cremated remains of around 500 people to their families every day , suggesting that far more people died than ever made the official statistics.
” “ It can ’ t be right … because the incinerators have been working round the clock , so how can so few people have died ?
” one Wuhan resident told RFA .
Social media users have been doing some basic math to figure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ news website Caixin.com reported that 5,000 urns had been delivered by a supplier to the Hankou Funeral Home in one day alone — double the official number of deaths .
Some social media posts have estimated that all seven funeral homes in Wuhan are handing out 3,500 urns every day in total .
Funeral homes have informed families that they will try to complete cremations before the traditional grave-tending festival of Qing Ming on April 5 , which would indicate a 12-day process beginning on March 23 .
Such an estimate would mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during that time .
–RFA Using another calculation , RFA estimates 46,800 deaths .
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Radio Free Asia (the US State Department) adds that since the start of last week, “seven large funeral homes in Wuhan have been handing out the cremated remains of around 500 people to their families every day, suggesting that far more people died than ever made the official statistics.”
“It can’t be right … because the incinerators have been working round the clock, so how can so few people have died?” one Wuhan resident told RFA.
“They started distributing ashes and starting interment ceremonies on Monday.”
Social media users have been doing some basic math to figure out their daily capacity, while the news website Caixin.com reported that 5,000 urns had been delivered by a supplier to the Hankou Funeral Home in one day alone — double the official number of deaths.
Some social media posts have estimated that all seven funeral homes in Wuhan are handing out 3,500 urns every day in total.
Funeral homes have informed families that they will try to complete cremations before the traditional grave-tending festival of Qing Ming on April 5, which would indicate a 12-day process beginning on March 23.
Such an estimate would mean that 42,000 urns would be given out during that time. –RFA
Using another calculation, RFA estimates 46,800 deaths. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-28--National Guard, Police Go Door-to-Door Searching for New Yorkers

Rhode Island police began stopping cars with New York plates Friday .
On Saturday , the National Guard will help them conduct house-to-house searches to find people who traveled from New York and demand 14 days of self-quarantine .
“ Right now we have a pinpointed risk , ” Governor Gina Raimondo said .
“ That risk is called New York City.
” New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. , on Friday reporting a total of 44,000 cases .
Rhode Island has just over 200 , and it has begun an aggressive campaign to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contained , over objections from civil liberties advocates .
Raimondo , a Democrat , said she had consulted lawyers and said while she couldn ’ t close the border , she felt confident she could enforce a quarantine .
Many New Yorkers have summer houses in Rhode Island , especially in tony Newport , and the governor said the authorities would be checking there .
“ Yesterday I announced and today I reiterated : Anyone coming to Rhode Island in any way from New York must be quarantined , ” the governor said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforced .
Enforceable by law.
” Raimondo signed an executive order Thursday that applies to anyone who has been in New York during the past two weeks and through at least April 25 .
It doesn ’ t apply to public health , public safety , or health-care workers .
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Rhode Island police began stopping cars with New York plates Friday. On Saturday, the National Guard will help them conduct house-to-house searches to find people who traveled from New York and demand 14 days of self-quarantine.
“Right now we have a pinpointed risk,” Governor Gina Raimondo said. “That risk is called New York City.”
New York is the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., on Friday reporting a total of 44,000 cases.
Rhode Island has just over 200, and it has begun an aggressive campaign to keep the virus out and New Yorkers contained, over objections from civil liberties advocates.
Raimondo, a Democrat, said she had consulted lawyers and said while she couldn’t close the border, she felt confident she could enforce a quarantine.
Many New Yorkers have summer houses in Rhode Island, especially in tony Newport, and the governor said the authorities would be checking there.
“Yesterday I announced and today I reiterated: Anyone coming to Rhode Island in any way from New York must be quarantined,” the governor said. “By order. Will be enforced. Enforceable by law.”
Raimondo signed an executive order Thursday that applies to anyone who has been in New York during the past two weeks and through at least April 25. It doesn’t apply to public health, public safety, or health-care workers. READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-03-28--Republican Senator Blames ‘Fat Fingers’ and Auto-Correct for Insensitive Tweet About Pelosi

Auto-correct can be your friend , sometimes .
Other times it can lead to awkward or offensive word changes by @ @ @ @ @ ( R-N.D. ) says the tool is partially responsible for a tweet that landed him @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday night , Cramer responded to a video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus relief bill .
Forum News Service reported that Cramer deleted the tweet about 10-minutes @ @ @ @ @ He told the outlet he meant to write “ ridiculous.
” However , he said @ @ @ @ @ ” and the auto-correct tool led to the insensitive tweet .
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Auto-correct can be your friend, sometimes. Other times it can lead to awkward or offensive word changes by accident.
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) says the tool is partially responsible for a tweet that landed him in hot water.
Late on Tuesday night, Cramer responded to a video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaking about the coronavirus relief bill.
“She’s retarded,” Cramer responded in a now-deleted tweet.
I just got off the phone with Sen. @kevincramer who said it was a typo and he meant to type “ridiculous” instead of “retarded.” #ndpol pic.twitter.com/MK0pv79DL1 — Jeremy Turley (@jeremyjturley) March 25, 2020
Forum News Service reported that Cramer deleted the tweet about 10-minutes after it was posted. He told the outlet he meant to write “ridiculous.”
However, he said that his “fat fingers” and the auto-correct tool led to the insensitive tweet. He said that he does not use that kind of language and noted that it “is offensive because of its historical use toward people with disabilities.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-28--U.S. Will Not Release Cash Assets to Iran Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The U.S. State Department shot down “ inaccurate ” reports claiming the Trump administration would soon be granting special sanctions exceptions to give Iran access to cash assets as it struggles to fight the coronavirus , according to information exclusively provided to the Washington Free Beacon .
The United States had “ agreed to grant sanctions waivers to some countries allowing them to release frozen Iranian assets in order to help Tehran buy medicine and equipment to fight the coronavirus , ” according to a report late Friday in Middle Eastern Eye that cited “ sources.
” Scores of Iranian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank accounts due to the Trump administration ’ s tough sanctions regime on Iran .
The State Department slapped down these reports as false when asked by the Free Beacon to address the matter .
“ These reports are inaccurate , ” a State Department official told the Free Beacon .
“ Despite the regime ’ s disinformation , the truth is that it already has funds available to it to spend on humanitarian trade that would benefit the Iranian people .
Instead , it chooses to spend this money on terrorism and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better.
” Iran has been seeking for years to gain access to frozen assets that have been held in escrow across Europe .
While the landmark nuclear deal permitted Iran to access billions of dollars in once-frozen funds , the Trump administration ’ s reimposition of major sanctions cut Iran off from the global financial community .
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The U.S. State Department shot down “inaccurate” reports claiming the Trump administration would soon be granting special sanctions exceptions to give Iran access to cash assets as it struggles to fight the coronavirus, according to information exclusively provided to the Washington Free Beacon.
The United States had “agreed to grant sanctions waivers to some countries allowing them to release frozen Iranian assets in order to help Tehran buy medicine and equipment to fight the coronavirus,” according to a report late Friday in Middle Eastern Eye that cited “sources.” Scores of Iranian assets are currently frozen in many European bank accounts due to the Trump administration’s tough sanctions regime on Iran.
The State Department slapped down these reports as false when asked by the Free Beacon to address the matter.
“These reports are inaccurate,” a State Department official told the Free Beacon. “Despite the regime’s disinformation, the truth is that it already has funds available to it to spend on humanitarian trade that would benefit the Iranian people. Instead, it chooses to spend this money on terrorism and proxy groups. The Iranian people deserve better.”
Iran has been seeking for years to gain access to frozen assets that have been held in escrow across Europe. While the landmark nuclear deal permitted Iran to access billions of dollars in once-frozen funds, the Trump administration’s reimposition of major sanctions cut Iran off from the global financial community. – READ MORE
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