truepundit--2020-04-17--Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer: Abortions are ‘life-sustaining’

The Democratic governor of Michigan , Gretchen Whitmer , recently called access to abortion during the coronavirus pandemic “ life-sustaining.
@ @ @ @ @ care and abortion during a recent podcast interview with CNN correspondent and former Obama adviser @ @ @ @ @ she made the comments .
After being asked about her plans regarding other states who @ @ @ @ @ outbreak , Whitmer suggested that while elective surgeries have been paused in Michigan , abortions @ @ @ @ @ still be performed .
“ We stopped elective surgeries here in Michigan , ” the @ @ @ @ @ people have tried to say that that type of a procedure is considered the same @ @ @ @ @ ” “ A woman ’ s health care , her whole future , her ability @ @ @ @ @ she starts a family is not an election , it is a fundamental to her @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It is life-sustaining and it is something that government should not be getting @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The Democratic governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, recently called access to abortion during the coronavirus pandemic “life-sustaining.”
Whitmer was discussing health care and abortion during a recent podcast interview with CNN correspondent and former Obama adviser, David Axelrod, when she made the comments. After being asked about her plans regarding other states who have banned abortions during the outbreak, Whitmer suggested that while elective surgeries have been paused in Michigan, abortions are considered essential and can still be performed.
“We stopped elective surgeries here in Michigan,” the governor said. “Some people have tried to say that that type of a procedure is considered the same [as abortion] and that’s ridiculous.”
“A woman’s health care, her whole future, her ability to decide if and when she starts a family is not an election, it is a fundamental to her life,” she continued. “It is life-sustaining and it is something that government should not be getting in the middle of.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--Trump: I’ll ‘Adjourn Both Chambers Of Congress’ To Appoint Government Officials

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to adjourn Congress in order to appoint judges and other federal officials to help deal with the coronavirus crisis .
“ If the House will not agree to that adjournment , I will exercise my constitutional authority to adjourn both chambers of Congress .
The current practice of leaving town while conducting phony pro forma sessions is a dereliction of duty that the American people can not afford during this crisis , ” Trump said at a White House briefing .
“ It is a scam what they do.
” “ Perhaps it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s even sure if it has .
But we ’ re going to do it , ” Trump said .
“ We need these people here.
” Many federal positions require Senate approval , and when the chamber is not in session , presidents can make “ recess appointments.
” The move sometimes draws criticism from the opposing party , but the action is not unusual ( President Barack Obama made more than 30 such appointments during his two terms ) .
Both chambers hold what are known as pro forma sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent Obama from temporarily filling vacancies without approval by the Senate .
The Senate can shut down and senators can even go home while the chamber is technically in session .
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to adjourn Congress in order to appoint judges and other federal officials to help deal with the coronavirus crisis.
“If the House will not agree to that adjournment, I will exercise my constitutional authority to adjourn both chambers of Congress. The current practice of leaving town while conducting phony pro forma sessions is a dereliction of duty that the American people cannot afford during this crisis,” Trump said at a White House briefing. “It is a scam what they do.”
“Perhaps it’s never been done before. Nobody’s even sure if it has. But we’re going to do it,” Trump said. “We need these people here.”
Many federal positions require Senate approval, and when the chamber is not in session, presidents can make “recess appointments.” The move sometimes draws criticism from the opposing party, but the action is not unusual (President Barack Obama made more than 30 such appointments during his two terms).
Both chambers hold what are known as pro forma sessions, a process Republicans used often to prevent Obama from temporarily filling vacancies without approval by the Senate. The Senate can shut down and senators can even go home while the chamber is technically in session. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--China may be conducting secret nuclear tests, State Department warns

The State Department is concerned China may be conducting small nuclear tests in secret , possibly violating an international agreement banning such tests , Fox News confirmed Wednesday .
A new State Department report on compliance with arms control , nonproliferation and disarmament , first obtained by the Wall Street Journal earlier Wednesday , found that China may be flouting international law by conducting the tests within the northwest region of the country , using low explosive power .
The report didn ’ t prove any wrongdoing on the part of the Chinese , but still raised red flags .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ some findings of violations are made , ” it read .
Officials wrote that China had maintained a “ high level of activity ” at its Lop Nur site in 2019 , and could be seeking to operate it year-round going forward .
It also mentioned China ’ s use of explosive containment chambers , extensive evacuations at the site and lack of transparency on nuclear testing as reasons for raising suspicions .
The report went on to cite further concerns about China ’ s possible violation of the Biological Weapons Convention ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities with potential dual-use application.
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The State Department is concerned China may be conducting small nuclear tests in secret, possibly violating an international agreement banning such tests, Fox News confirmed Wednesday.
A new State Department report on compliance with arms control, nonproliferation and disarmament, first obtained by the Wall Street Journal earlier Wednesday, found that China may be flouting international law by conducting the tests within the northwest region of the country, using low explosive power.
The report didn’t prove any wrongdoing on the part of the Chinese, but still raised red flags.
“Some compliance concerns are raised and some findings of violations are made,” it read.
Officials wrote that China had maintained a “high level of activity” at its Lop Nur site in 2019, and could be seeking to operate it year-round going forward.
It also mentioned China’s use of explosive containment chambers, extensive evacuations at the site and lack of transparency on nuclear testing as reasons for raising suspicions.
The report went on to cite further concerns about China’s possible violation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) by engaging “in biological activities with potential dual-use application.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--During CNN Town Hall on Coronavirus a Clever Viewer Snuck in a Question on “Stage 4 Trump Derangemen

During CNN Town Hall on Coronavirus a Clever Viewer Snuck in a Question on “Stage 4 Trump Derangement Syndrome”

This is pure gold .
CNN got trolled by a Trump supporter during their virtual town hall on Coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ questions for the “ experts ” to answer during a live segment with Anderson Cooper @ @ @ @ @ James Foxx submitted a question on “ TDS ” also known as “ Trump Derangement @ @ @ @ @ Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

This is pure gold. CNN got trolled by a Trump supporter during their virtual town hall on Coronavirus.
Here’s what happened.
Viewers were asked to submit questions for the “experts” to answer during a live segment with Anderson Cooper.
A Trump supporter named James Foxx submitted a question on “TDS” also known as “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--Gov. Whitmer Says Protests Could Cause Stay-At-Home Orders to Be Extended

Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ( D ) says the Michigan protesters pushing back against the state ’ s stay-at-home orders @ @ @ @ @ people are indoors longer .
Whitmer discussed the ordeal during an interview with MSNBC ’ @ @ @ @ @ admitted her greatest concern , at the moment , is a resurgence of coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ concerned about the consequences of reopening prematurely which could lead to a deadlier second wave @ @ @ @ @ The thing that I ’ m concerned most about , and that I think my @ @ @ @ @ , is a resurgence , ” Whitmer said .
She went on to note the @ @ @ @ @ were held outside of Michigan ’ s state capitol in Lansing .
Whitmer pointed out @ @ @ @ @ of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) guidelines about large gatherings @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) says the Michigan protesters pushing back against the state’s stay-at-home orders may be the reason why people are indoors longer.
Whitmer discussed the ordeal during an interview with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow where she admitted her greatest concern, at the moment, is a resurgence of coronavirus cases.
The Michigan governor is concerned about the consequences of reopening prematurely which could lead to a deadlier second wave of the coronavirus.
WATCH: Gov. Whitmer tells @Maddow that Wednesday’s protest at Michigan’s Capitol is the “kind of irresponsible action that puts us in this situation where we might have to actually think about extending stay-at-home orders, which is supposedly what they protesting.” pic.twitter.com/WxVtTVEeia — MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 17, 2020
“The thing that I’m concerned most about, and that I think my fellow governors are as well, is a resurgence,” Whitmer said.
She went on to note the dangers of the protests that were held outside of Michigan’s state capitol in Lansing. Whitmer pointed out that the protests ignore most of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines about large gatherings. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--CNN published more than 700 stories on allegations against Kavanaugh. They haven’t published a singl

CNN published more than 700 stories on allegations against Kavanaugh. They haven’t published a single one on Biden’s accuser.

In 2018 , after Christine Blasey Ford accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault while the two were @ @ @ @ @ salivated at the news , producing seven articles the same day that the news became @ @ @ @ @ the left-wing outlet would go on to publish more than 700 articles about the accusations @ @ @ @ @ according to a search of CNN ’ s website by Mollie Hemingway at the Federalist @ @ @ @ @ than three weeks since Tara Reade , a former staff assistant to then-U.S. Sen. Joe @ @ @ @ @ Democratic nominee of sexually assaulting her in 1993 — and CNN has not published a @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s hard to imagine a more stark example of mainstream media bias @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

In 2018, after Christine Blasey Ford accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault while the two were in high school, CNN salivated at the news, producing seven articles the same day that the news became public.
In all, the left-wing outlet would go on to publish more than 700 articles about the accusations in the coming weeks, according to a search of CNN’s website by Mollie Hemingway at the Federalist.
CNN published 700 articles on Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey, beginning as soon as her story came out. For Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade, CNN is enforcing a strict ban, much less enabling the feeding frenzy they created re: Kavanaugh. https://t.co/1XdAfIbiV9 — Mollie (@MZHemingway) April 16, 2020
It has been more than three weeks since Tara Reade, a former staff assistant to then-U.S. Sen. Joe Biden, accused the presumptive Democratic nominee of sexually assaulting her in 1993 — and CNN has not published a single story on the news.
It’s hard to imagine a more stark example of mainstream media bias. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--Gov. Mike DeWine Announces Ohio Will Begin Reopening May 1

Ohio Gov .
Mike DeWine ( R ) announced Thursday that the state will begin to re-open on May 1 , the same day its stay-at-home order prompted by the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is scheduled to expire .
In his daily press briefing , DeWine affirmed the importance of restarting Ohio ’ s economy to recreate the jobs lost in recent weeks .
He also said the state is still forming guidelines for companies that enable their employees to return safely .
“ We must get this right .
If we do not do this right , the consequences are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The world that we ’ re going to see is a different world.
” “ Barriers , distancing , all the things we have talked so much about .
The workplace is going to change , ” he added .
However , DeWine acknowledged that it will be difficult to say when mass gatherings will take place again .
“ The thought of kids wouldn ’ t be able to take their lambs to show is , I think that ’ s just horrible , ” he stated .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through… They ’ re challenging .
That doesn ’ t mean they can ’ t be done.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) announced Thursday that the state will begin to re-open on May 1, the same day its stay-at-home order prompted by the Chinese coronavirus pandemic is scheduled to expire.
In his daily press briefing, DeWine affirmed the importance of restarting Ohio’s economy to recreate the jobs lost in recent weeks. He also said the state is still forming guidelines for companies that enable their employees to return safely.
“We must get this right. If we do not do this right, the consequences are horrendous,” said the governor. “The world that we’re going to see is a different world.”
“Barriers, distancing, all the things we have talked so much about. The workplace is going to change,” he added.
However, DeWine acknowledged that it will be difficult to say when mass gatherings will take place again.
“The thought of kids wouldn’t be able to take their lambs to show is, I think that’s just horrible,” he stated. “It’s something we all have to work through… They’re challenging. That doesn’t mean they can’t be done.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--Facebook Coronavirus ‘Fact Checker’ Worked with Wuhan Virus Lab

Facebook is relying on a “ fact checker ” that uses “ expert opinion ” from a researcher who conducted projects with the Wuhan Institute of Virology , the biolab next to the wet market in Wuhan where the Chinese virus originated .
An article from the “ expert , ” Danielle E. Anderson , an assistant professor at Duke-NUS medical school , was used by Facebook to fact-check a video from the Epoch Times suggesting the Institute , which is located at the original epicenter of the now-global pandemic , as one of the possible origin points .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports that the U.S. intelligence community is currently investigating the same laboratory as the possible source of the outbreak .
The same thread of investigation that got ZeroHedge banned from Twitter in late January is now being looked at by the U.S. government and reported on by the mainstream media .
Mark Milley , Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff , said that the intelligence community is taking a “ hard look ” at the question of whether the Chinese virus originated in a lab .
Nevertheless , for suggesting the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ fact checker ” who has a conflict of interest — someone who has conducted collaborative projects with the Wuhan Institute of Virology , and whose reputation would be harmed by her connection to it if the virus were found to have originated there .
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Facebook is relying on a “fact checker” that uses “expert opinion” from a researcher who conducted projects with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, the biolab next to the wet market in Wuhan where the Chinese virus originated.
An article from the “expert,” Danielle E. Anderson, an assistant professor at Duke-NUS medical school, was used by Facebook to fact-check a video from the Epoch Times suggesting the Institute, which is located at the original epicenter of the now-global pandemic, as one of the possible origin points.
You cannot make it up.
The “fact checker” Facebook is using to censor a documentary discussing possibility that corinavirus came from Wuhan lab… is scientist who worked at Wuhan lab with Chinese communists.
Honestly, folks. pic.twitter.com/Tqk155S3DD — Sharyl Attkisson🕵♂ (@SharylAttkisson) April 15, 2020
This is not a fringe claim — CNN reports that the U.S. intelligence community is currently investigating the same laboratory as the possible source of the outbreak. The same thread of investigation that got ZeroHedge banned from Twitter in late January is now being looked at by the U.S. government and reported on by the mainstream media.
Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the intelligence community is taking a “hard look” at the question of whether the Chinese virus originated in a lab.
Nevertheless, for suggesting the same theory, Facebook has relied on a “fact checker” who has a conflict of interest — someone who has conducted collaborative projects with the Wuhan Institute of Virology, and whose reputation would be harmed by her connection to it if the virus were found to have originated there. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--Dem Senators Break With Leadership, Call for Immediate Small Business Funding

Two Democratic senators broke with their party ’ s leadership Thursday to call for immediate funding for a now-depleted program @ @ @ @ @ businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis .
“ Minnesota small businesses need relief now , @ @ @ @ @ D. , Minn. ) wrote in a tweet Thursday afternoon .
“ I fought hard @ @ @ @ @ now pressing for additional funds , faster delivery and implementation improvements to help more Minnesotans @ @ @ @ @ Kyrsten Sinema ( D. , Ariz. ) also tweeted that the Senate should approve additional @ @ @ @ @ soon as possible to help floundering small businesses .
The Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP @ @ @ @ @ Thursday , a week after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican effort to provide the program @ @ @ @ @ additional funding .
Democratic lawmakers wanted to attach hundreds of billions in funding for state @ @ @ @ @ hospitals .
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Two Democratic senators broke with their party’s leadership Thursday to call for immediate funding for a now-depleted program to provide loans to small businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis.
“Minnesota small businesses need relief now,” Sen. Tina Smith (D., Minn.) wrote in a tweet Thursday afternoon. “I fought hard for this program and am now pressing for additional funds, faster delivery and implementation improvements to help more Minnesotans get assistance ASAP.”
Minnesota small businesses need relief now. I fought hard for this program and am now pressing for additional funds, faster delivery and implementation improvements to help more Minnesotans get assistance ASAP. https://t.co/POKKYaL8OS — Senator Tina Smith (@SenTinaSmith) April 16, 2020
Arizona businesses are counting on us to help them during this emergency. I’m calling on leadership in both parties to get thru this stalemate ASAP – we can’t wait longer. https://t.co/FkzvfixOQg — Kyrsten Sinema (@kyrstensinema) April 16, 2020
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D., Ariz.) also tweeted that the Senate should approve additional funding by unanimous consent as soon as possible to help floundering small businesses.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ran out of money Thursday, a week after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican effort to provide the program with $250 billion in additional funding. Democratic lawmakers wanted to attach hundreds of billions in funding for state and local governments and for hospitals. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--Sheriffs Say No To Democrat Governor’s Lockdown Orders: We Will Protect ‘Civil Liberties’

As thousands of Michigan residents gathered in protest against Governor Gretchen Whitmer ’ s draconian and bizarrely inconsistent lockdown measures , four sheriffs from northern Michigan counties released a statement saying they will not be enforcing some of the Democrat ’ s orders , calling it an “ overstepping ” of executive authority .
Sheriffs Mike Borkovich , Ted Schendel , Ken Falk , and Kim Cole announced their decision Wednesday , telling the public that they take their oath to the U.S. Constitution seriously and consider themselves the “ last line of defense in protecting your civil liberties.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public for our respective counties of our opposition to some of Governor Whitmer ’ s executive orders , ” the press release reads , as reported by Michigan Live .
“ While we understand her desire to protect the public , we question some restrictions that she has imposed as overstepping her executive authority , ” the sheriffs continued .
“ She has created a vague framework of emergency laws that only confuse Michigan citizens.
” Instead , the sheriffs “ will deal with every case as an individual situation and apply common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

As thousands of Michigan residents gathered in protest against Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s draconian and bizarrely inconsistent lockdown measures, four sheriffs from northern Michigan counties released a statement saying they will not be enforcing some of the Democrat’s orders, calling it an “overstepping” of executive authority.
Sheriffs Mike Borkovich, Ted Schendel, Ken Falk, and Kim Cole announced their decision Wednesday, telling the public that they take their oath to the U.S. Constitution seriously and consider themselves the “last line of defense in protecting your civil liberties.”
“We write today to inform the public for our respective counties of our opposition to some of Governor Whitmer’s executive orders,” the press release reads, as reported by Michigan Live.
“While we understand her desire to protect the public, we question some restrictions that she has imposed as overstepping her executive authority,” the sheriffs continued. “She has created a vague framework of emergency laws that only confuse Michigan citizens.”
Instead, the sheriffs “will deal with every case as an individual situation and apply common sense.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--PRIORITIES!: Land O’ Lakes drops ‘racist’ Native American image from packaging after nearly 100 year

PRIORITIES!: Land O’ Lakes drops ‘racist’ Native American image from packaging after nearly 100 years

Land O ’ Lakes has an updated look for 2020 .
The farmer-owned dairy cooperative , which produces butter , @ @ @ @ @ , has dropped the Native American maiden image from its packaging , opting instead for @ @ @ @ @ logo , which has been the company ’ s label for nearly 100 years since @ @ @ @ @ in 1921 , has been called “ racist ” and criticized for its use of @ @ @ @ @ The new label was announced in a press release from Land O ’ Lakes in @ @ @ @ @ no specific mention of removing the Native American image from all products .
The press @ @ @ @ @ packaging will show up in a variety of ways , including through a new front-of-package @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Farmer-Owned ’ above the LAND O LAKES brandmark , ” as well as include @ @ @ @ @ members on the label .
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Land O’ Lakes has an updated look for 2020.
The farmer-owned dairy cooperative, which produces butter, cheese and other milk products, has dropped the Native American maiden image from its packaging, opting instead for just a landscape.
The logo, which has been the company’s label for nearly 100 years since it was founded in Minnesota in 1921, has been called “racist” and criticized for its use of the “butter maiden.”
The new label was announced in a press release from Land O’ Lakes in February, though it made no specific mention of removing the Native American image from all products.
The press release shared “the new packaging will show up in a variety of ways, including through a new front-of-package design that features the phrase ‘Farmer-Owned’ above the LAND O LAKES brandmark,” as well as include pictures of farmers and co-op members on the label. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-17--American Flag projected onto Matterhorn in Swiss Alps in show of coronavirus solidarity

A projection of the Stars and Stripes lit up the face of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps in a show of solidarity with the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday night .
The Embassy of Switzerland in the United States shared a photo of the American flag emblazoned across the iconic peak on Facebook Thursday .
“ Switzerland is sending hope and strength to the United States of America , ” the caption read .
It ’ s part of a series of nightly projections by the artist Gerry Hofstetter that shine from 10 p.m. to midnight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in the town of Zermatt near the base of the Matterhorn .
It aims to spread hope and unity during the worldwide coronavirus outbreak .
“ As it stands , the USA is the country that has been most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis with the highest number of confirmed cases , ” the tourism company said .
“ Our thoughts are with all American people at this unprecedented time.
” The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. was over 640,000 as of Thursday afternoon , according to Johns Hopkins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have died from COVID-19 within the country .
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A projection of the Stars and Stripes lit up the face of the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps in a show of solidarity with the United States amid the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday night.
The Embassy of Switzerland in the United States shared a photo of the American flag emblazoned across the iconic peak on Facebook Thursday.
“Switzerland is sending hope and strength to the United States of America,” the caption read.
It’s part of a series of nightly projections by the artist Gerry Hofstetter that shine from 10 p.m. to midnight, local time, according to Zermatt Tourism, in the town of Zermatt near the base of the Matterhorn.
It aims to spread hope and unity during the worldwide coronavirus outbreak.
“As it stands, the USA is the country that has been most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis with the highest number of confirmed cases,” the tourism company said. “Our thoughts are with all American people at this unprecedented time.”
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. was over 640,000 as of Thursday afternoon, according to Johns Hopkins University, and more than 31,000 people have died from COVID-19 within the country. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--WHO official says she suspected human-to-human transmission ‘right from the start’ — but the WHO rep

WHO official says she suspected human-to-human transmission ‘right from the start’ — but the WHO repeated China’s lies for weeks saying the opposite

A World Heath Organization official said that she suspected human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus “ right from the start , ” a claim that runs counter to the guidance that the organization was giving to the rest of the world during the early moments of the pandemic .
The WHO has been heavily criticized by the Trump administration and others for repeating China ’ s lies since the start of the pandemic as the Chinese Communist Party attempted to cover up the extent of the outbreak .
“ Right from the start , from the first notification we received on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this was a cluster of pneumonia — I ’ m a MERS specialist , so my background is in coronaviruses and influenza — so immediately thought , given that this is a respiratory pathogen , that of course there may be human-to-human transmission , ” Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said Monday during a WHO press briefing .
If Dr. Kerkhove truly was confident that COVID-19 would spread through human-to-human transmission “ right from the start ” as she now claims , then the WHO had a funny way of disseminating that information .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ after being notified about the outbreak — a WHO news release assured that “ based on the preliminary information from the Chinese investigation team , no evidence of significant human-to-human transmission and no health care worker infections have been reported.
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A World Heath Organization official said that she suspected human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus “right from the start,” a claim that runs counter to the guidance that the organization was giving to the rest of the world during the early moments of the pandemic.
The WHO has been heavily criticized by the Trump administration and others for repeating China’s lies since the start of the pandemic as the Chinese Communist Party attempted to cover up the extent of the outbreak.
“Right from the start, from the first notification we received on the 31st of December, given that this was a cluster of pneumonia — I’m a MERS specialist, so my background is in coronaviruses and influenza — so immediately thought, given that this is a respiratory pathogen, that of course there may be human-to-human transmission,” Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said Monday during a WHO press briefing.
If Dr. Kerkhove truly was confident that COVID-19 would spread through human-to-human transmission “right from the start” as she now claims, then the WHO had a funny way of disseminating that information.
On Jan. 12 — nearly two weeks after being notified about the outbreak — a WHO news release assured that “based on the preliminary information from the Chinese investigation team, no evidence of significant human-to-human transmission and no health care worker infections have been reported.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Declassified Horowitz Footnotes Show Obama Officials Knew Steele Dossier Was Russian Disinfo Designe

Declassified Horowitz Footnotes Show Obama Officials Knew Steele Dossier Was Russian Disinfo Designed To Target Trump

Systemic FBI Effort To Legitimize Steele and Use His Information To Target POTUS Newly declassified footnotes from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz ’ s December FBI report reveals that senior Obama officials , including members of the FBI ’ s Crossfire Hurricane team knew the dossier compiled by a former British spy during the 2016 election was Russian disinformation to target President Donald Trump .
Further , the partially declassified footnotes reveal that those senior intelligence officials were aware of the disinformation when they included the dossier in the Obama administration ’ s Intelligence Communities Assessment ( ICA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveal that there had been a request to validate information collected by British spy Christopher Steele as far back as 2015 , and that there was concern among members of the FBI and intelligence community about his reliability .
Those concerns were brushed aside by members of the Crossfire Hurricane team in their pursuit against the Trump campaign officials , according to sources who spoke to this reporter and the footnotes .
The explosive footnotes were partially declassified and made public Wednesday , after a lengthy review by the Director of National Intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent the letter Wednesday releasing the documents to Sen. Chuck Grassley , R-Iowa and Sen. Ron Johnson , R- Wisconsin , both who requested the declassification .
“ Having reviewed the matter , and having consulted the heads of the relevant Intelligence Community elements , I have declassified the enclosed footnotes.
” Grenell consulted with DOJ Attorney General William Barr on the declassification of the documents .
Grassley and Johnson released a statement late Wednesday stating “ as we can see from these now-declassified footnotes in the IG ’ s report , Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI even began its investigation and the FBI had reports in hand that their central piece of evidence was most likely tainted with Russian disinformation.
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Systemic FBI Effort To Legitimize Steele and Use His Information To Target POTUS
Newly declassified footnotes from Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s December FBI report reveals that senior Obama officials, including members of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane team knew the dossier compiled by a former British spy during the 2016 election was Russian disinformation to target President Donald Trump.
Further, the partially declassified footnotes reveal that those senior intelligence officials were aware of the disinformation when they included the dossier in the Obama administration’s Intelligence Communities Assessment (ICA).
As important, the footnotes reveal that there had been a request to validate information collected by British spy Christopher Steele as far back as 2015, and that there was concern among members of the FBI and intelligence community about his reliability. Those concerns were brushed aside by members of the Crossfire Hurricane team in their pursuit against the Trump campaign officials, according to sources who spoke to this reporter and the footnotes.
The explosive footnotes were partially declassified and made public Wednesday, after a lengthy review by the Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell’s office. Grenell sent the letter Wednesday releasing the documents to Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa and Sen. Ron Johnson, R- Wisconsin, both who requested the declassification.
“Having reviewed the matter, and having consulted the heads of the relevant Intelligence Community elements, I have declassified the enclosed footnotes.” Grenell consulted with DOJ Attorney General William Barr on the declassification of the documents.
Grassley and Johnson released a statement late Wednesday stating “as we can see from these now-declassified footnotes in the IG’s report, Russian intelligence was aware of the dossier before the FBI even began its investigation and the FBI had reports in hand that their central piece of evidence was most likely tainted with Russian disinformation.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Elon Musk: ‘What I Find Most Surprising Is That CNN Still Exists’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk blasted CNN for the liberal network ’ s report that claimed the entrepreneur failed to deliver @ @ @ @ @ to California hospitals .
In a story on Wednesday , CNN quoted the California governor @ @ @ @ @ said it had not heard of any hospital system in the state receiving any of @ @ @ @ @ Three weeks after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he had obtained more than 1,000 ventilators @ @ @ @ @ patients infected with the coronavirus , the governor ’ s office says none of the @ @ @ @ @ by hospitals , ” CNN ’ s verified Twitter account tweeted .
Musk said he @ @ @ @ @ the report , but added in a post on Twitter , “ What I find @ @ @ @ @ still exists.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk blasted CNN for the liberal network’s report that claimed the entrepreneur failed to deliver ventilators he promised to give to California hospitals.
In a story on Wednesday, CNN quoted the California governor’s office, which said it had not heard of any hospital system in the state receiving any of the promised ventilators.
“Three weeks after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he had obtained more than 1,000 ventilators to help California hospitals treating patients infected with the coronavirus, the governor’s office says none of the promised ventilators have been received by hospitals,” CNN’s verified Twitter account tweeted.
What I find most surprising is that CNN still exists — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 16, 2020
Musk said he wasn’t surprised by the report, but added in a post on Twitter, “What I find most surprising is that CNN still exists.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--State Senate Votes To Override Democrat Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order

On Wednesday , the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a bill that overrode Democratic Governor Tom Wolf ’ s lockdown , or stay-at-home order , instead allowing all businesses to open back up within the federal parameters .
Senate Bill 613 , reports The Hill , “ would require the governor ’ s office to align with federal guidelines in determining which businesses will be allowed to reopen during the pandemic , allowing all those that can safely operate with mitigation strategies under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency guidelines.
” The Republican-backed legislation passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolf has already closed schools for the remainder of the academic year and extended his stay-at-home order without exception until April 30 .
All businesses that Wolf deems non “ life sustaining ” have been closed down , which has drawn criticism of favoritism , Penn Live reported .
The GOP-backed bill would arguably allow more transparency while staying within the guidance laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) and the federal Homeland Security ’ s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency , the report added .
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On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a bill that overrode Democratic Governor Tom Wolf’s lockdown, or stay-at-home order, instead allowing all businesses to open back up within the federal parameters.
Senate Bill 613, reports The Hill, “would require the governor’s office to align with federal guidelines in determining which businesses will be allowed to reopen during the pandemic, allowing all those that can safely operate with mitigation strategies under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency guidelines.”
The Republican-backed legislation passed in the State Senate 29-21.
Governor Wolf has already closed schools for the remainder of the academic year and extended his stay-at-home order without exception until April 30. All businesses that Wolf deems non “life sustaining” have been closed down, which has drawn criticism of favoritism, Penn Live reported.
The GOP-backed bill would arguably allow more transparency while staying within the guidance laid out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the federal Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the report added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--WATCH: MSNBC host suggests Biden form ‘shadow government’ to counter Trump on coronavirus

The U.S. presidential election is still seven months away but an MSNBC host is already suggesting that Democrat Joe Biden set up a “ shadow government ” against the Trump administration amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Stephanie Ruhle pitched the idea Wednesday during an interview with Jim Messina , who served as deputy chief of staff of operations under former President Barack Obama .
Messina was reacting to news that Obama and Sen. Elizabeth Warren had each endorsed Biden for the presidency in November ’ s general election .
Messina argued that both Obama and Warren would be valuable surrogates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the former vice president makes his case for winning the nation ’ s top job – and took some swipes at President Trump along the way .
“ When you see President Trump with his erratic leadership , his daily clown-show press conferences … to have real upstanding leaders like Barack Obama and Elizabeth Warren talk about Joe Biden in personal terms – the kind of leader he would be – that contrast is really important right now , ” Messina said , “ and it ’ s a contrast that the Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward.
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The U.S. presidential election is still seven months away but an MSNBC host is already suggesting that Democrat Joe Biden set up a “shadow government” against the Trump administration amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Stephanie Ruhle pitched the idea Wednesday during an interview with Jim Messina, who served as deputy chief of staff of operations under former President Barack Obama.
MSNBC’s @SRuhle suggests Biden create “shadow government” to counter Trump during pandemic crisis pic.twitter.com/pxT8RvBuTU — Kyle Drennen (@kjdrennen) April 15, 2020
Messina was reacting to news that Obama and Sen. Elizabeth Warren had each endorsed Biden for the presidency in November’s general election.
Messina argued that both Obama and Warren would be valuable surrogates for Biden in the months ahead as the former vice president makes his case for winning the nation’s top job – and took some swipes at President Trump along the way.
“When you see President Trump with his erratic leadership, his daily clown-show press conferences … to have real upstanding leaders like Barack Obama and Elizabeth Warren talk about Joe Biden in personal terms – the kind of leader he would be – that contrast is really important right now,” Messina said, “and it’s a contrast that the Biden campaign is going to bank on going forward.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Africans in China: ‘You Can’t Go Out on the Street if You Are Black’

Africans living in China continued reporting incidents of discrimination this week and worried they are being scapegoated by Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) officials for a resurgence of coronavirus infections .
The CCP claims it has nearly eradicated the Wuhan virus across China , so new infections are blamed on foreigners and Chinese who have traveled abroad recently .
Voice of America News ( VOA ) on Thursday found Africans hiding in their homes , or forced to remain there by Chinese officials , even those that have not traveled abroad since the pandemic began .
Other Africans have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from hotels .
They no longer gather in the streets of cities like Guangzhou , but some are forced to live on the streets .
“ We as Africans wake every morning , and there are people standing at your door , they say you have to undergo this test .
So it was a confusing situation because some of us were thinking that ‘ Oh , now they want to put the virus in us , not just checking us , ’ ” a Burundi businessman who has lived in China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have pictures showing how some people were locked down in their apartments without food .
You can ’ t go out on the street if you are black , ” said a spokeswoman for an association of Nigerians living in China .
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Africans living in China continued reporting incidents of discrimination this week and worried they are being scapegoated by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials for a resurgence of coronavirus infections.
The CCP claims it has nearly eradicated the Wuhan virus across China, so new infections are blamed on foreigners and Chinese who have traveled abroad recently.
Voice of America News (VOA) on Thursday found Africans hiding in their homes, or forced to remain there by Chinese officials, even those that have not traveled abroad since the pandemic began. Other Africans have been evicted from their homes and turned away from hotels. They no longer gather in the streets of cities like Guangzhou, but some are forced to live on the streets.
“We as Africans wake every morning, and there are people standing at your door, they say you have to undergo this test. So it was a confusing situation because some of us were thinking that ‘Oh, now they want to put the virus in us, not just checking us,’” a Burundi businessman who has lived in China for 12 years told VOA.
“We have pictures showing how some people were locked down in their apartments without food. You can’t go out on the street if you are black,” said a spokeswoman for an association of Nigerians living in China. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Kanye West reveals how things are ‘better now than when Obama was in office’

The rapper Kanye West just defied the leftwing entertainment world once again to say that President Donald Trump has improved his bottom line and that things are “ better now than when Obama was in office.
” In a new interview with GQ Magazine , West got candid about politics and his support for President Trump .
When asked how he can wear a “ Make America Great Again ” hat , West said doing so makes him a “ perpetual forward thinker , ” “ I buy real estate .
It ’ s better now than when Obama was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They don ’ t teach you in school about buying property .
They teach you how to become somebody ’ s property.
” The rapper went on to say that he is “ definitely voting this time ” in the presidential election in November .
“ And we know who I ’ m voting on , ” West said .
“ And I ’ m not going to be told by the people around me and the people that have their agenda that my career is going to be over .
Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here !
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The rapper Kanye West just defied the leftwing entertainment world once again to say that President Donald Trump has improved his bottom line and that things are “better now than when [President] Obama was in office.”
In a new interview with GQ Magazine, West got candid about politics and his support for President Trump. When asked how he can wear a “Make America Great Again” hat, West said doing so makes him a “perpetual forward thinker,”
“I buy real estate. It’s better now than when Obama was in office,” he said. “They don’t teach you in school about buying property. They teach you how to become somebody’s property.”
The rapper went on to say that he is “definitely voting this time” in the presidential election in November.
“And we know who I’m voting on,” West said. “And I’m not going to be told by the people around me and the people that have their agenda that my career is going to be over. Because guess what: I’m still here!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--SNUBBED: Mitt Romney Only Republican Senator Not Invited To Trump’s Council On Restarting The Econom

SNUBBED: Mitt Romney Only Republican Senator Not Invited To Trump’s Council On Restarting The Economy

President Donald Trump spent Thursday on the phone with dozens of lawmakers from each party to talk about how to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic .
His calls included talks with every Republican senator except one : Mitt Romney .
Fox News reported that Trump asked the bipartisan lawmakers to serve on a council called the “ Opening Up America Again Congressional Group , ” which would be tasked with figuring out how let Americans return to work safely .
“ The president announced that he will soon provide guidance to America ’ s governors to determine their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respective states , ” the White House said in a press release .
“ The dialogue between the president , senior administration officials and the bipartisan group of members of Congress also included a range of topics , namely the need for additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program , the international and domestic supply chains , ways to energize the economy , surprise medical billing , clarifying the difference between essential and non-essential workers , mental health , and relief for small businesses , ” the press release added .
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President Donald Trump spent Thursday on the phone with dozens of lawmakers from each party to talk about how to reopen the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. His calls included talks with every Republican senator except one: Mitt Romney.
Fox News reported that Trump asked the bipartisan lawmakers to serve on a council called the “Opening Up America Again Congressional Group,” which would be tasked with figuring out how let Americans return to work safely.
“The president announced that he will soon provide guidance to America’s governors to determine their ability to reignite the economies in their respective states,” the White House said in a press release.
“The dialogue between the president, senior administration officials and the bipartisan group of members of Congress also included a range of topics, namely the need for additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, the international and domestic supply chains, ways to energize the economy, surprise medical billing, clarifying the difference between essential and non-essential workers, mental health, and relief for small businesses,” the press release added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Biden Says He Will ‘Probably Not’ Be Able to Win Over Trump’s Base in November

There is one group of voters former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) doubts he can win over in the general election — the president ’ s base .
Biden was asked if he thinks he can win over some of President Donald Trump ’ s strongest supporters during a fundraising event on Wednesday .
“ His base ?
Probably not , ” Biden responded according to a pool report .
He added , “ There are people who support the president because they like the fact that he is engaged in the politics of division.
” He continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that , you know , all Mexicans are rapists and all Muslims are bad and … dividing this nation based on ethnicity , race .
This is the one of the few presidents who succeeded by deliberately trying to divide the country , not unite the country.
” The former vice president continued to describe his own base as “ white working-class , high school educated people.
” And he noted that many voters from that demographic voted for Trump because they were “ going through a really difficult transition.
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There is one group of voters former Vice President Joe Biden (D) doubts he can win over in the general election — the president’s base.
Biden was asked if he thinks he can win over some of President Donald Trump’s strongest supporters during a fundraising event on Wednesday.
“His base? Probably not,” Biden responded according to a pool report. He added, “There are people who support the president because they like the fact that he is engaged in the politics of division.”
He continued, “They really support the notion that, you know, all Mexicans are rapists and all Muslims are bad and … dividing this nation based on ethnicity, race. This is the one of the few presidents who succeeded by deliberately trying to divide the country, not unite the country.”
The former vice president continued to describe his own base as “white working-class, high school educated people.” And he noted that many voters from that demographic voted for Trump because they were “going through a really difficult transition.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--WHO found no evidence coronavirus started in lab, China says

China ’ s foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory , according to a report .
Spokesman Zhao Lijian was responding to a question about accusations the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan , China , according to Reuters .
Fox News reported Wednesday that there is increasing confidence the COVID-19 outbreak likely started in a Wuhan laboratory .
Sources said it may have been part of an effort by China to show that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States .
President Trump Wednesday told Fox News ’ John Roberts the administration is doing a “ very thorough examination of this horrible situation ” in light of the reporting .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also told Fox News the government “ is working diligently ” to find out where it came from .
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China’s foreign ministry Thursday told reporters the World Health Organization has said there is no evidence the coronavirus outbreak came from a laboratory, according to a report.
Spokesman Zhao Lijian was responding to a question about accusations the virus originated from a lab in Wuhan, China, according to Reuters.
Fox News reported Wednesday that there is increasing confidence the COVID-19 outbreak likely started in a Wuhan laboratory. Sources said it may have been part of an effort by China to show that its efforts to identify and combat viruses are equal to or greater than the capabilities of the United States.
President Trump Wednesday told Fox News’ John Roberts the administration is doing a “very thorough examination of this horrible situation” in light of the reporting.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also told Fox News the government “is working diligently” to find out where it came from.
The sources, who have been briefed on the details of early actions by China’s government and seen relevant materials, said patient zero is thought to have worked at the lab and contracted the virus from a bat. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick calls on Congress to ‘take a pay cut’ and ‘show that you’re with us’

Texas Lt. Gov .
Dan Patrick told “ The Ingraham Angle ” Friday that Congress should give itself a pay cut while millions of Americans are out of work or facing financial hardship through no fault of their own .
“ I ’ m really tired of Nancy Pelosi and Congress because they ’ re not hurt by this , Laura , they make $ 174,000 a year , ” Patrick said .
“ They have not had their pay cut — they ’ re at home ; they ’ re doing nothing .
It ’ s time for them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frankly I think they have to take a half-pay cut.
” Patrick , a Republican , added that in contrast to members of the U.S. House , Texas lawmakers make about $ 600 per month and work 50 hours a week as essentially “ volunteer public servants.
” “ It ’ s time for Congress to take a pay cut so they feel some of this pain that people at home are feeling because Congress isn ’ t feeling any pain , ” Patrick said .
“ The people in the small businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut your pay and show that you ’ re with us.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told “The Ingraham Angle” Friday that Congress should give itself a pay cut while millions of Americans are out of work or facing financial hardship through no fault of their own.
“I’m really tired of Nancy Pelosi and Congress because they’re not hurt by this, Laura, they make $174,000 a year,” Patrick said. “They have not had their pay cut — they’re at home; they’re doing nothing. It’s time for them to get back to work and quite frankly I think they have to take a half-pay cut.”
Patrick, a Republican, added that in contrast to members of the U.S. House, Texas lawmakers make about $600 per month and work 50 hours a week as essentially “volunteer public servants.”
“It’s time for Congress to take a pay cut so they feel some of this pain that people at home are feeling because Congress isn’t feeling any pain,” Patrick said. “The people in the small businesses are. Get back to work and cut your pay and show that you’re with us.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Support Surges in House for Bringing Back Supply Chains From China

Support for returning medical manufacturing from China to the United States is building in the House of Representatives , as lawmakers look to disengage from the country that gave the world the novel coronavirus .
At least three proposals have emerged in recent weeks that would use government purchasing and regulatory authority to encourage production of pharmaceutical ingredients , personal protective equipment , and other medical goods to return to the United States .
Republicans have led the charge , but House Republican Conference chair Liz Cheney ( Wyo . )
told the Washington Free Beacon , “ there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the House.
” The push for repatriation comes as the PRC faces increased scrutiny for its mishandling of and propaganda about the coronavirus epidemic .
A new generation of congressional China hawks , meanwhile , sees the crisis as a chance to awaken their colleagues to the threat of supply chain dependence .
As Rep. Michael Waltz ( R. , Fla. ) told the Free Beacon , “ the current crisis has put a gigawatt spotlight ” on the entanglement between the United States and its biggest geopolitical adversary .
Waltz is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Strengthening America ’ s Supply Chain and National Security Act , one of several competing proposals that would require pharmaceutical firms to label the country of origin of the ingredients they use , as well as reimposing “ buy American ” mandates for pharmaceuticals on the DoD , VA , and other government agencies .
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Support for returning medical manufacturing from China to the United States is building in the House of Representatives, as lawmakers look to disengage from the country that gave the world the novel coronavirus.
At least three proposals have emerged in recent weeks that would use government purchasing and regulatory authority to encourage production of pharmaceutical ingredients, personal protective equipment, and other medical goods to return to the United States.
Republicans have led the charge, but House Republican Conference chair Liz Cheney (Wyo.) told the Washington Free Beacon, “there is bipartisan support for repatriating supply chains in the House.”
The push for repatriation comes as the PRC faces increased scrutiny for its mishandling of and propaganda about the coronavirus epidemic. A new generation of congressional China hawks, meanwhile, sees the crisis as a chance to awaken their colleagues to the threat of supply chain dependence. As Rep. Michael Waltz (R., Fla.) told the Free Beacon, “the current crisis has put a gigawatt spotlight” on the entanglement between the United States and its biggest geopolitical adversary.
Waltz is the main sponsor of the House version of the Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act, one of several competing proposals that would require pharmaceutical firms to label the country of origin of the ingredients they use, as well as reimposing “buy American” mandates for pharmaceuticals on the DoD, VA, and other government agencies. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Minnesota Resort Owner: I Will Lose My Life Savings, Business in 30 Days

Bob Barton , a Minnesota resort owner , told Breitbart News that his business will be destroyed within a month if Gov .
Tim Walz ’ s ( D-MN ) “ stay home order , ” ostensibly issued to “ slow the spread of Covid-19 across the state , ” remains in effect .
He offered his remarks during Friday ’ s “ Liberate Minnesota ” protest outside of Walz ’ s residence in Saint Paul , MN .
Via executive order on March 25 , Walz decreed closures of bars , restaurants , and “ other places of public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m here because unless the governor lifts to stay-at-home order , in another 30 days , I ’ m out of business .
And when you own a resort , typically , a resort owner lives on the resort .
I don ’ t lose just my business .
I lose my home because we have a three-month season in which we make our living , and already talking about truncating it by a month now .
Me and hundreds of other resorts will go out of business this year .
In this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were over 2,500 resorts .
We ’ re down to a hair over 800 .
I would think that we ’ re going to lose half of those this year , and northern Minnesota is all tourism-based .
We ’ re all interrelated , whether it ’ s a resort , or a bait store , or a hardware store , or a grocery store , or gas station , you name it — when one sector goes down , we all go down .
If he does not lift this stay-at-home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy to recover in northern Minnesota .
Primarily resorts , once they ’ re gone , they never come back .
We ’ re going to lose an entire third of the state .
He is being incredibly short-sighted , and like John said , when we come down here for our legislative days for our association , everybody comes in , Gazelka comes in and says , “ Oh , we love you resorts .
You ’ re the greatest thing in the world.
” We met with Walz : “ Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Keep doing what you ’ re doing.
” And then they turn around and either don ’ t try to help us or actually , in Walz ’ s case , try to put us out of business .
It makes no sense .
What am I gon na do , Gov .
Walz ?
Come July or August , when the bank comes and takes my property and my life savings — everything I ’ ve ever earned in my life went into the purchase of that property — what am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do for my family , for a job , for a place to live ?
You ’ re giving me no options .
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Bob Barton, a Minnesota resort owner, told Breitbart News that his business will be destroyed within a month if Gov. Tim Walz’s (D-MN) “stay home order,” ostensibly issued to “slow the spread of Covid-19 across the state,” remains in effect. He offered his remarks during Friday’s “Liberate Minnesota” protest outside of Walz’s residence in Saint Paul, MN.
Via executive order on March 25, Walz decreed closures of bars, restaurants, and “other places of public accommodation.”
Transcript below: I’m here because unless the governor lifts to stay-at-home order, in another 30 days, I’m out of business. And when you own a resort, typically, a resort owner lives on the resort. I don’t lose just my business. I lose my home because we have a three-month season in which we make our living, and [Walz is] already talking about truncating it by a month now. Me and hundreds of other resorts will go out of business this year.
In this state, over 30 years ago, there were over 2,500 resorts. We’re down to a hair over 800. I would think that we’re going to lose half of those this year, and northern Minnesota is all tourism-based. We’re all interrelated, whether it’s a resort, or a bait store, or a hardware store, or a grocery store, or gas station, you name it — when one sector goes down, we all go down.
If he does not lift this stay-at-home order, there will not be an economy to recover in northern Minnesota. Primarily resorts, once they’re gone, they never come back. We’re going to lose an entire third of the state.
He is being incredibly short-sighted, and like John said, when we come down here for our legislative days for our association, everybody comes in, [Paul] Gazelka comes in and says, “Oh, we love you resorts. You’re the greatest thing in the world.”
We met with [Tim] Walz: “Oh yeah, we love what you do. Keep doing what you’re doing.” And then they turn around and either don’t try to help us or actually, in Walz’s case, try to put us out of business. It makes no sense.
What am I gonna do, Gov. Walz? Come July or August, when the bank comes and takes my property and my life savings — everything I’ve ever earned in my life went into the purchase of that property — what am I going to do? What do I do for my family, for a job, for a place to live? You’re giving me no options. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Graham Calls for New Leadership at the WHO: ‘I’ve Lost Confidence’ (VIDEO)

Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) is calling for a shakeup at the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and @ @ @ @ @ with China .
“ I ’ m in charge of the appropriations over the WHO @ @ @ @ @ of it , and I want to see a change of leadership , ” Graham @ @ @ @ @ ABC ’ s “ The View ” on Thursday .
He explained , “ Because @ @ @ @ @ China to downplay the nature of the virus .
That they reported all through January @ @ @ @ @ of human-to-human transmission.
” “ The WHO has great scientists , but I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is calling for a shakeup at the World Health Organization (WHO) and accusing the agency of conspiring with China.
“I’m in charge of the appropriations over the WHO, at least a part of it, and I want to see a change of leadership,” Graham said during an interview on ABC’s “The View” on Thursday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham calls for a change of leadership within the World Health Organization because he believes “they conspired with China to downplay the nature of the virus.” “The WHO has great scientists, but… I’ve lost confidence in the leadership.” https://t.co/DWeVJkDQFX pic.twitter.com/cEa74zby99 — The View (@TheView) April 16, 2020
He explained, “Because I think they conspired with China to downplay the nature of the virus. That they reported all through January that there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission.”
“The WHO has great scientists, but I’ve lost confidence in the leadership,” he added. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Michigan Democrat who recovered from coronavirus: Everyone needs to get behind the president

Michigan Democrat State Rep. Karen Whitsett called for an end to the partisan attacks on President Trump , saying she believes politics needs to be “ put aside ” in a pandemic .
“ You know , we have a president that is in the White House — not a Republican president .
We have a president that is in the White House , ” she asserted Wednesday on “ Fox & Friends.
” “ And , at this time right now , everyone needs to get behind the president of the United States and the vice president of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unite together.
” “ We have people that are in our United States , which is united , that we need to be working to save and that takes all of us , ” Whitsett concluded .
“ So , whatever your party is , that is neither here nor there at this time .
Right now we are human beings in the United States of America and we need to unite.
” Appearing with host Steve Doocy , Whitsett and former NFL player Mark Campbell described how they recovered from the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the White House .
Both credited hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug — for helping them get better .
“ Well , I had been on hydroxychloroquine in the past for Lyme disease , but that was many , many years ago back in 2014 .
But , it would not have been made readily available to me if it was not for the president making his comments , ” Whitsett remarked .
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Michigan Democrat State Rep. Karen Whitsett called for an end to the partisan attacks on President Trump, saying she believes politics needs to be “put aside” in a pandemic.
“You know, we have a president that is in the White House — not a Republican president. We have a president that is in the White House,” she asserted Wednesday on “Fox & Friends.”
“And, at this time right now, everyone needs to get behind the president of the United States and the vice president of the United States and we need to simply unite together.”
“We have people that are in our United States, which is united, that we need to be working to save and that takes all of us,” Whitsett concluded. “So, whatever your party is, that is neither here nor there at this time. Right now we are human beings in the United States of America and we need to unite.”
Appearing with host Steve Doocy, Whitsett and former NFL player Mark Campbell described how they recovered from the virus, one day after a roundtable discussion with President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at the White House. Both credited hydroxychloroquine — an anti-malaria drug — for helping them get better.
“Well, I had been on hydroxychloroquine in the past for Lyme disease, but that was many, many years ago back in 2014. But, it would not have been made readily available to me if it was not for the president making his comments,” Whitsett remarked. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Spain “Authorizes” Military Planes To Spray Disinfectants Over Cities

The Spanish government has just “ authorized ” the military to prepare planes for aerial spraying of disinfectants across major metro areas as confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise , reported La Razón News .
The order was first published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado , the country ’ s official gazette , on Friday , that “ authorizes the NBQ ( Nuclear , Biological and Chemical ) units of the Armed Forces and the UME to use biocides authorized by the Ministry of Health in disinfection efforts to deal with the health crisis caused by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ the most effective disinfection techniques are the use of aerial means because through them , with nebulization , thermonebulization and micronebulization techniques , all surfaces are reached quickly , avoiding reliance on manual application , which it is slower , and sometimes it does not reach all surfaces because there are obstacles that prevent reaching them.
” The order continues to say “ aerial disinfection ” missions will be conducted “ regularly ” as long as the pandemic continues to ravage the country .
On Friday , Spain reported 5,252 new infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in more than a week , pushing up total cases to 184,948 , with 19,478 deaths .
The surge in cases could suggest that curve flattening via strict social distancing measures are not working , hence why the government has called up the military to conduct aerial disinfectant spraying missions .
La Razón News said the 43rd Air Force Group would operate Canadair CL-415 aerial firefighting planes that will most likely be outfitted with special sprayers to create an even stream of disinfectants while blanketing a metro area .
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The Spanish government has just “authorized” the military to prepare planes for aerial spraying of disinfectants across major metro areas as confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise, reported La Razón News.
The order was first published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado, the country’s official gazette, on Friday, that “authorizes the NBQ (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical) units of the Armed Forces and the UME to use biocides authorized by the Ministry of Health in disinfection efforts to deal with the health crisis caused by the coronavirus.”
According to the order, “the most effective disinfection techniques are the use of aerial means because through them, with nebulization, thermonebulization and micronebulization techniques, all surfaces are reached quickly, avoiding reliance on manual application, which it is slower, and sometimes it does not reach all surfaces because there are obstacles that prevent reaching them.”
The order continues to say “aerial disinfection” missions will be conducted “regularly” as long as the pandemic continues to ravage the country.
On Friday, Spain reported 5,252 new infections, the most significant jump in cases in more than a week, pushing up total cases to 184,948, with 19,478 deaths. The surge in cases could suggest that curve flattening via strict social distancing measures are not working, hence why the government has called up the military to conduct aerial disinfectant spraying missions.
La Razón News said the 43rd Air Force Group would operate Canadair CL-415 aerial firefighting planes that will most likely be outfitted with special sprayers to create an even stream of disinfectants while blanketing a metro area. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Dem Defends Wet Markets in Face of Scientific Consensus About Their Dangers

An Illinois Democrat who has blamed President Trump for coronavirus deaths defended Chinese wet markets at a Monday tele-townhall , ignoring the scientific consensus that they are breeding grounds for deadly diseases .
“ I think we need to be careful about laying all the blame on a particular cultural practice in a country that we don ’ t live in , ” Rep. Sean Casten ( D. , Ill. ) told his constituents .
“ These viruses could hop from animals to humans , but you don ’ t shut that down just by shutting down a particular cultural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with.
” Casten has frequently accused President Donald Trump of killing Americans by disseminating misinformation about the pandemic , going so far as to say the president ’ s daily coronavirus briefings are “ getting people killed.
” His defense of wet markets , however , contradicts a scientific consensus dating back to 2006 that such markets pose a significant public health risk .
While China has restricted the country ’ s scientists from pinpointing the exact origins of the virus , existing evidence suggests that the virus started in a wet market @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s defense of wet markets also runs counter to the policies advocated by Dr. Anthony Fauci , a top doctor on the Trump administration ’ s coronavirus taskforce .
“ should shut down those things right away , ” Fauci said on April 2 , referring to the wet markets .
“ It just boggles my mind that when we have so many diseases that emanate out of that unusual human-animal interface that we don ’ t just shut it down.
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An Illinois Democrat who has blamed President Trump for coronavirus deaths defended Chinese wet markets at a Monday tele-townhall, ignoring the scientific consensus that they are breeding grounds for deadly diseases.
“I think we need to be careful about laying all the blame on a particular cultural practice in a country that we don’t live in,” Rep. Sean Casten (D., Ill.) told his constituents. “These viruses could hop from animals to humans, but you don’t shut that down just by shutting down a particular cultural practice that we aren’t familiar with.”
Casten has frequently accused President Donald Trump of killing Americans by disseminating misinformation about the pandemic, going so far as to say the president’s daily coronavirus briefings are “getting people killed.” His defense of wet markets, however, contradicts a scientific consensus dating back to 2006 that such markets pose a significant public health risk. While China has restricted the country’s scientists from pinpointing the exact origins of the virus, existing evidence suggests that the virus started in a wet market in Wuhan, China.
Casten’s defense of wet markets also runs counter to the policies advocated by Dr. Anthony Fauci, a top doctor on the Trump administration’s coronavirus taskforce.
“[They] should shut down those things right away,” Fauci said on April 2, referring to the wet markets. “It just boggles my mind that when we have so many diseases that emanate out of that unusual human-animal interface that we don’t just shut it down.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Trump Calls People to ‘LIBERATE’ Three States Run by Dem Governors: ‘It Is Under Siege!’

President Donald Trump issued orders to America on Friday , calling for citizens to “ liberate ” three states with @ @ @ @ @ , the president urged , “ LIBERATE VIRGINIA , and save your great 2nd Amendment @ @ @ @ @ !
” Trump ’ s nod to Virginians is likely a response to gun control @ @ @ @ @ the state by Democratic Gov .
Ralph Northam .
While the new law does not @ @ @ @ @ does expand background checks and establishes a “ red flag ” law .
The president @ @ @ @ @ MICHIGAN ” — which appears to be a response to Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer @ @ @ @ @ stay-at-home orders .
Protesters in Michigan descended on the state capitol this week , calling @ @ @ @ @ arrest and clogging up the streets of the city .
Whitmer said the rally may @ @ @ @ @ stay-at-home order .
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President Donald Trump issued orders to America on Friday, calling for citizens to “liberate” three states with Democratic governors.
To Virginians, the president urged, “LIBERATE VIRGINIA, and save your great 2nd Amendment. It is under siege!”
Trump’s nod to Virginians is likely a response to gun control measures signed into law in the state by Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam. While the new law does not ban assault weapons, it does expand background checks and establishes a “red flag” law.
The president also declared, “LIBERATE MICHIGAN” — which appears to be a response to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) stay-at-home orders.
Protesters in Michigan descended on the state capitol this week, calling for the governor’s arrest and clogging up the streets of the city. Whitmer said the rally may force her to extend the stay-at-home order. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Here We Go: Democrats Equate Halting WHO Funding To ‘Impeachable’ Offenses

House Democrats are using language which compares impeachment to President Trump ’ s order to halt funding to the World @ @ @ @ @ .
The President announced earlier this week that his administration would stop funding until a @ @ @ @ @ whether the WHO was responsible for “ severely mismanaging and covering up ” spread of @ @ @ @ @ So much death has been caused by their mistakes , ” he said at a @ @ @ @ @ ’ s surprise , Democrats have all lined up in unison behind the WHO and @ @ @ @ @ suggested President Trump lacks the authority to cut funding already approved by Congress .
The @ @ @ @ @ tweeted that Trump ’ s actions were “ illegal.
” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( @ @ @ @ @ ’ s move to defund the group was “ dangerous , ” “ illegal , @ @ @ @ @ swiftly challenged.
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House Democrats are using language which compares impeachment to President Trump’s order to halt funding to the World Health Organization (WHO).
The President announced earlier this week that his administration would stop funding until a review could be conducted into whether the WHO was responsible for “severely mismanaging and covering up” spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
“So much death has been caused by their mistakes,” he said at a press briefing.
Need more proof that President Trump’s illegal withholding of World Health Organization funding puts Americans at risk? His own State Department says funding the WHO helps “fight disease and ultimately, protect Americans.” https://t.co/7mWkWoe4wa — House Appropriations (@AppropsDems) April 15, 2020
To nobody’s surprise, Democrats have all lined up in unison behind the WHO and against America. They have suggested President Trump lacks the authority to cut funding already approved by Congress.
The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday tweeted that Trump’s actions were “illegal.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) also claimed Trump’s move to defund the group was “dangerous,” “illegal,” and will be “swiftly challenged.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Teen Who Walked Three Miles Daily to Library Gets Accepted to 12 Colleges

A teenager in Columbus , Ohio , is showing everyone that hard work and determination really do pay off in @ @ @ @ @ past five years , Lashawn Samuel regularly walked three miles round trip to the Columbus @ @ @ @ @ Branch for help with his homework assignments , then back home again in the dark @ @ @ @ @ “ The kid has tremendous perseverance and he just keeps going , ” said Kelly @ @ @ @ @ associate at the library .
At one point during that time , the Columbus City @ @ @ @ @ was hospitalized .
He also struggled with food insecurity and tragically lost a friend to @ @ @ @ @ , Samuel received acceptance letters from 12 colleges and universities , several of which offered @ @ @ @ @ choice , Ohio State University ’ s Fisher College of Business .
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A teenager in Columbus, Ohio, is showing everyone that hard work and determination really do pay off in the end.
For the past five years, Lashawn Samuel regularly walked three miles round trip to the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Franklinton Branch for help with his homework assignments, then back home again in the dark, according to WJHL.
“The kid has tremendous perseverance and he just keeps going,” said Kelly Young, a Homework Help associate at the library.
At one point during that time, the Columbus City Schools student became ill and was hospitalized. He also struggled with food insecurity and tragically lost a friend to gang violence.
This spring, Samuel received acceptance letters from 12 colleges and universities, several of which offered him scholarships including his first choice, Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Pelosi: U.S. Coronavirus Crisis ‘Largely Of’ Trump’s ‘Making’, Responsible For Deaths (VIDEO)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) made numerous false claims during an MSNBC interview on Friday , and claimed that the coronavirus crisis in the United States was “ largely of ” President Donald Trump ’ s “ making , ” and that he was responsible for Americans dying .
“ The second bill was mask , mask , mask , and , uh , trying to , uh , facilitate the , um , uh , personal protective equipment that we don ’ t really have as much as we need it when we needed it because the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act , ” Pelosi claimed .
“ So , the situation we ’ re in is largely of his making , calling it a hoax , saying it will magically disappear , not calling upon the Defense Production Act to protect the workers who are trying to save lives as they risk their own lives in doing so.
” Pelosi ’ s claim that Trump called the coronavirus a “ hoax ” has been debunked , and her claim that he did not invoke the Defense Production Act is also false .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) made numerous false claims during an MSNBC interview on Friday, and claimed that the coronavirus crisis in the United States was “largely of” President Donald Trump’s “making,” and that he was responsible for Americans dying.
“The second bill was mask, mask, mask, and, uh, trying to, uh, facilitate the, um, uh, personal protective equipment that we don’t really have as much as we need it when we needed it because the president wouldn’t do Defense Production Act,” Pelosi claimed. “So, the situation we’re in is largely of his making, calling it a hoax, saying it will magically disappear, not calling upon the Defense Production Act to protect the workers who are trying to save lives as they risk their own lives in doing so.”
Nancy Pelosi tells lie after lie to insist the coronavirus crisis “is largely of [Trump’s] making.” He never called the virus a hoax and has used the DPA. Why is she more willing to spread lies than confront China for their coronavirus cover-up?pic.twitter.com/PO3FFlsFyb — Tommy Pigott (@TCPigott) April 18, 2020
Pelosi’s claim that Trump called the coronavirus a “hoax” has been debunked, and her claim that he did not invoke the Defense Production Act is also false. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--15 House Democrats Call to Replenish Small Business Relief Fund Despite Pelosi’s Objections

Fifteen House Democrats have called to replenish the small business relief fund despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s ( D-CA ) objections .
On Thursday morning , the Small Business Administration ’ s ( SBA ) small business relief fund , otherwise known as the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) , officially ran out of money .
The PPP ’ s loss of funding sparked outrage from congressional GOP leaders such as House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy ( R-CA ) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-KY ) .
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema ( D-AZ ) also called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As Speaker Pelosi continues to object to a clean refunding of the small business relief fund , House Democrats broke with the Democrat leader to call for immediate refunding of the PPP .
Rep. Jason Crow ( D-CO ) said , “ The @ SBAgov ’ s Paycheck Protection Program has just run out of money , leaving business owners who are trying to pay their employees stranded .
We need to fund the PPP and other SBA programs — there are small businesses counting on our support.
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Fifteen House Democrats have called to replenish the small business relief fund despite House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) objections.
On Thursday morning, the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) small business relief fund, otherwise known as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), officially ran out of money.
The PPP’s loss of funding sparked outrage from congressional GOP leaders such as House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) also called to replenish the fund “ASAP.”
As Speaker Pelosi continues to object to a clean refunding of the small business relief fund, House Democrats broke with the Democrat leader to call for immediate refunding of the PPP.
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) said, “The @SBAgov ’s Paycheck Protection Program has just run out of money, leaving business owners who are trying to pay their employees stranded. We need to fund the PPP and other SBA programs — there are small businesses counting on our support.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Lions spotted napping on road during coronavirus lockdown

A pride of lions has been caught on camera napping on a road in South Africa during the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park , an area Kruger tourists @ @ @ @ @ Kruger National Park tweeted on Monday .
“ This afternoon they were lying on the @ @ @ @ @ Orpen Rest Camp.
” The photos were taken by Kruger National Park Ranger Richard Sowry @ @ @ @ @ , which runs the game reserve , closed Kruger National Park on March 25 to @ @ @ @ @ .
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide 21-day lockdown on March 23 .
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A pride of lions has been caught on camera napping on a road in South Africa during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.
“This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists do not see,” Kruger National Park tweeted on Monday. “This afternoon they were lying on the tar road just outside of Orpen Rest Camp.”
Kruger visitors that tourists do not normally see. #SALockdown This lion pride are usually resident on Kempiana Contractual Park, an area Kruger tourists do not see. This afternoon they were lying on the tar road just outside of Orpen Rest Camp.
📸Section Ranger Richard Sowry pic.twitter.com/jFUBAWvmsA — Kruger National Park (@SANParksKNP) April 15, 2020
The photos were taken by Kruger National Park Ranger Richard Sowry.
South Africa National Parks, which runs the game reserve, closed Kruger National Park on March 25 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a nationwide 21-day lockdown on March 23. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Crowds flock to Jacksonville beaches; model significantly lowers Florida’s expected coronavirus deat

Crowds flock to Jacksonville beaches; model significantly lowers Florida’s expected coronavirus death toll

Crowds returned to beaches in Jacksonville Friday after Florida ’ s governor gave the green light for some to reopen if done safely – as a new model significantly dropped the number of forecasted fatalities in the Sunshine State .
Cheers could be heard at 5 p.m. when barriers to Atlantic Beach , Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach came down .
Hundreds of people were subsequently pictured enjoying their newfound freedom .
The beaches are reopening with restricted hours and can only be used for walking , biking , hiking , fishing , running , swimming , taking care of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Lenny Curry .
They will be open from 6 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. and gatherings of more than 10 people – not 50 as was previously announced – are prohibited .
“ Folks , this could be the beginning of the pathway back to normal life , but please respect and follow these limitations , ” Curry said .
“ We ’ ll get back to life as we know it , but we must be patient.
” Florida has been one of the worst-hit states in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were 24,753 coronavirus cases , a daily increase of 1,222 ; and 729 deaths .
But on Friday , the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation changed its model for Florida , forecasting that the state will have 1,363 deaths from coronavirus , compared to an earlier projection of 4,748 earlier this week .
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Crowds returned to beaches in Jacksonville Friday after Florida’s governor gave the green light for some to reopen if done safely – as a new model significantly dropped the number of forecasted fatalities in the Sunshine State.
Cheers could be heard at 5 p.m. when barriers to Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach came down. Hundreds of people were subsequently pictured enjoying their newfound freedom.
The beaches are reopening with restricted hours and can only be used for walking, biking, hiking, fishing, running, swimming, taking care of pets and surfing, according to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry. They will be open from 6 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. and gatherings of more than 10 people – not 50 as was previously announced – are prohibited.
“Folks, this could be the beginning of the pathway back to normal life, but please respect and follow these limitations,” Curry said. “We’ll get back to life as we know it, but we must be patient.”
Florida has been one of the worst-hit states in the U.S. As of Friday evening, there were 24,753 coronavirus cases, a daily increase of 1,222; and 729 deaths.
But on Friday, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation changed its model for Florida, forecasting that the state will have 1,363 deaths from coronavirus, compared to an earlier projection of 4,748 earlier this week. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Antibody Test Results From California Suggest COVID Death Rate Significantly Lower Than Reported

Highly anticipated antibody testing results out of Santa Clara County in California headed by a Stanford University professor were released on Friday , showing that the estimated number of positive novel coronavirus cases is likely 50-80 times higher than reported , thus significantly dropping the estimated fatality rate .
The study , the first large-scale community antibody testing in the nation and led by Dr. Eran Bendavid , the associate professor of medicine at Stanford University , found that 2.5 to 4.2 % of the 3330 subjects tested were found to have COVID-19 antibodies .
The population prevalence of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % , the researchers found .
“ These prevalence estimates represent a range between 48,000 and 81,000 people infected in Santa Clara County by early April , 50-85-fold more than the number of confirmed cases , ” the study ’ s abstract explained .
“ The population prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Santa Clara County implies that the infection is much more widespread than indicated by the number of confirmed cases , ” according to the researchers .
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Highly anticipated antibody testing results out of Santa Clara County in California headed by a Stanford University professor were released on Friday, showing that the estimated number of positive novel coronavirus cases is likely 50-80 times higher than reported, thus significantly dropping the estimated fatality rate.
The study, the first large-scale community antibody testing in the nation and led by Dr. Eran Bendavid, the associate professor of medicine at Stanford University, found that 2.5 to 4.2% of the 3330 subjects tested were found to have COVID-19 antibodies.
The population prevalence of the virus in the county ranged from 2.49-4.16%, the researchers found.
“These prevalence estimates represent a range between 48,000 and 81,000 people infected in Santa Clara County by early April, 50-85-fold more than the number of confirmed cases,” the study’s abstract explained.
“The population prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Santa Clara County implies that the infection is much more widespread than indicated by the number of confirmed cases,” according to the researchers. If the number of the recovered cases are similarly undercounted across the nation, the fatality rate would accordingly be overstated. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-18--Report: Michigan Governor Caves to Pressure and Protest, Says She’ll Reopen State May 1st

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Friday she is hopeful the state can begin to reengage parts of its economy beginning on May 1 , days after facing a barrage of criticism for her strict measures to combat the new coronavirus .
Later on Friday , President Donald Trump , who has traded jabs with Whitmer over the state ’ s handling of the outbreak , tweeted : “ Liberate Michigan , ” along with similar tweets naming other states with Democratic governors .
Trump did not mention Ohio , whose Republican governor has set a similar target for economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Committee , Ronna McDaniel , has criticized Whitmer , saying she was turning Michigan into a “ police state ” .
As of Thursday , Michigan had more than 29,000 COVID-19 cases and almost 2,100 deaths , though Whitmer said the number of new cases was showing signs of leveling off .
“ I am hopeful that come May 1 we will make some steps forward , and as we proceed , if that goes well and we continue to see progress , that we then go into a second phase , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decrease in hospitalizations from the virus .
Whitmer told a webcast town hall with a Detroit business chamber that she recognized people were “ desperate to get back to work , ” and that no solution would be zero risk .
Michigan would have to be strategic and “ methodically ” reengage sectors of the economy , she said .
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Friday she is hopeful the state can begin to reengage parts of its economy beginning on May 1, days after facing a barrage of criticism for her strict measures to combat the new coronavirus.
Later on Friday, President Donald Trump, who has traded jabs with Whitmer over the state’s handling of the outbreak, tweeted: “Liberate Michigan,” along with similar tweets naming other states with Democratic governors.
Trump did not mention Ohio, whose Republican governor has set a similar target for economic reopening. The chair of the Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel, has criticized Whitmer, saying she was turning Michigan into a “police state”.
As of Thursday, Michigan had more than 29,000 COVID-19 cases and almost 2,100 deaths, though Whitmer said the number of new cases was showing signs of leveling off.
“I am hopeful that come May 1 we will make some steps forward, and as we proceed, if that goes well and we continue to see progress, that we then go into a second phase,” Whitmer said, referring to continued decrease in hospitalizations from the virus.
Whitmer told a webcast town hall with a Detroit business chamber that she recognized people were “desperate to get back to work,” and that no solution would be zero risk.
Michigan would have to be strategic and “methodically” reengage sectors of the economy, she said. – READ MORE
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