truepundit--2020-04-01--Pastor Of Large Church Arrested For Leading Packed Services Despite Social Distancing Orders

A pastor at a large church in Florida was arrested on Monday after leading packed services on Sunday that allegedly defied social distancing measures that were put into effect to stop the spread of the coronavirus , which originated in China .
“ The River at Tampa Bay Church held two services Sunday … and even offered bus transportation for those services , ” Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported .
“ The church ’ s livestream showed a packed crowd cheering and applauding.
” Sheriff Chad Chronister said during a press conference that the church had access to technology that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live to their church members .
Chronister said that officers had talked to Howard-Browne twice on Friday and warned him that by holding in-person church services that he was creating a “ dangerous environment.
” State Attorney Andrew Warren said during the press conference , “ I think it ’ s unfortunate that the pastor here is hiding behind the First Amendment .
One , it ’ s absolutely clear that emergency orders like this are constitutional and valid .
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A pastor at a large church in Florida was arrested on Monday after leading packed services on Sunday that allegedly defied social distancing measures that were put into effect to stop the spread of the coronavirus, which originated in China.
Pastor Howard-Browne, 58, was arrested in Hernando County and charged on misdemeanor charges of unlawful assembly and violation of a public health emergency order. He was released roughly an hour later after posting bond.
“The River at Tampa Bay Church held two services Sunday … and even offered bus transportation for those services,” Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported. “The church’s livestream showed a packed crowd cheering and applauding.”
Sheriff Chad Chronister said during a press conference that the church had access to technology that allowed them to broadcast their church services live to their church members. Chronister said that officers had talked to Howard-Browne twice on Friday and warned him that by holding in-person church services that he was creating a “dangerous environment.”
State Attorney Andrew Warren said during the press conference, “I think it’s unfortunate that the pastor here is hiding behind the First Amendment. One, it’s absolutely clear that emergency orders like this are constitutional and valid. Second of all, leaders from our faith-based community across this country have embraced the importance of social distancing.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Harvard/Harris Poll: 5-in-6 Americans Want to End Immigration from Mexico

In the midst of the Chinese coronavirus crisis , about five-in-six American adults said they want to see the United @ @ @ @ @ Mexico .
The latest Harvard/Harris Poll asks Americans whether they would support or oppose an @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus crisis .
Overall , 83 percent — or five-in-six — said they favor @ @ @ @ @ at the moment .
This sweeping support for ending immigration from Mexico includes 75 percent @ @ @ @ @ percent of black Americans .
Another 73 percent of Democrat voters said they support ending @ @ @ @ @ 84 percent of swing voters and 93 percent of Republican voters support such a measure @ @ @ @ @ liberal voters , nearly 70 percent said they support ending immigration from Mexico , as @ @ @ @ @ voters who supported failed Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016 .
The poll comes @ @ @ @ @ cases continue to climb , now reaching nearly 1,000 confirmed infections with 20 deaths and @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

In the midst of the Chinese coronavirus crisis, about five-in-six American adults said they want to see the United States end all immigration from Mexico.
The latest Harvard/Harris Poll asks Americans whether they would support or oppose an immigration moratorium on Mexico during the coronavirus crisis. Overall, 83 percent — or five-in-six — said they favor ending all immigration from Mexico at the moment.
This sweeping support for ending immigration from Mexico includes 75 percent of Hispanic Americans and 77 percent of black Americans. Another 73 percent of Democrat voters said they support ending immigration from Mexico, while 84 percent of swing voters and 93 percent of Republican voters support such a measure.
Even among the most liberal voters, nearly 70 percent said they support ending immigration from Mexico, as well as 74 percent of voters who supported failed Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016.
The poll comes as Mexico’s coronavirus cases continue to climb, now reaching nearly 1,000 confirmed infections with 20 deaths and 938 active cases. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Dr. Fauci Slaps Down CNN’s Jim Acosta Attempt To Say Trump’s Coronavirus Response Was Too Slow

CNN reporter Jim Acosta attempted to get Dr. Anthony Fauci to say the President didn ’ t react quickly enough to the coronavirus crisis .
In fact , he said the exact opposite .
Acosta inquired as to whether or not the administration had taken enough action when countries such as South Korea and China were grappling with the outbreak .
“ This may be an uncomfortable question but what would the models have looked like … if we had started the social distancing guidelines sooner in February or January when China , South Korea were doing those , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be different ?
” Ultimately , Dr. Fauci replied to Acosta ’ s question by saying that yes , the administration did act swiftly to help lessen the devastating impact of the coronavirus .
“ But we were watching South Korea excuse me and China and Italy and we weren ’ t taking action when those countries were spiking , ” Acosta insisted .
“ In a perfect world it would ’ ve been nice to know what was going on there , ” Fauci replied .
“ We didn ’ t but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , very early in that.
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CNN reporter Jim Acosta attempted to get Dr. Anthony Fauci to say the President didn’t react quickly enough to the coronavirus crisis. In fact, he said the exact opposite.
Acosta inquired as to whether or not the administration had taken enough action when countries such as South Korea and China were grappling with the outbreak.
“This may be an uncomfortable question but what would the models have looked like … if we had started the social distancing guidelines sooner in February or January when China, South Korea were doing those,” he asked. “Could these models be different?”
Acosta asks Fauci if social distancing should have happened sooner. Fauci responds while pointing to a graph – “If there was no virus in the background, there was nothing to mitigate.” — Joe Concha (@JoeConchaTV) March 31, 2020
Ultimately, Dr. Fauci replied to Acosta’s question by saying that yes, the administration did act swiftly to help lessen the devastating impact of the coronavirus.
“But we were watching South Korea excuse me and China and Italy and we weren’t taking action when those countries were spiking,” Acosta insisted.
I don’t get why @acosta doesn’t understand that constant evolving situations are going to require constant evolving actions. The scientists clearly explain here that the actions taken were correct but even that’s not enough for him. Stop politicising this. https://t.co/774zLMGYmv — Joe Habeeb (@jhabeeb1) April 1, 2020
“In a perfect world it would’ve been nice to know what was going on there,” Fauci replied. “We didn’t but I believe Jim that we acted very, very early in that.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Alec Baldwin outrageously claims ‘the virus in the U.S. began in January of 2017’ when Trump took of

Alec Baldwin outrageously claims ‘the virus in the U.S. began in January of 2017’ when Trump took office

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin took his Trump Derangement Syndrome to a whole new level today when he claimed that America @ @ @ @ @ virus since Donald Trump took office , a heartless comment given the fact that the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic that has already killed more than 3,000 people in the nation .
“ @ @ @ @ @ began in January of 2017 .
The vaccine arrives in November , ” Baldwin tweeted @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t the first time that Baldwin has compared Trump to COVID-19 .
Back @ @ @ @ @ was already wreaking havoc on the rest of the world , he tweeted , “ @ @ @ @ @ world is Trump.
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Hollywood star Alec Baldwin took his Trump Derangement Syndrome to a whole new level today when he claimed that America has been infected with a virus since Donald Trump took office, a heartless comment given the fact that the U.S. is currently battling the coronavirus pandemic that has already killed more than 3,000 people in the nation.
“The virus in the US began in January of 2017. The vaccine arrives in November,” Baldwin tweeted on Tuesday morning.
The virus in the US began in January of 2017.
The vaccine arrives in November. — HABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) March 31, 2020
This isn’t the first time that Baldwin has compared Trump to COVID-19. Back in February, when coronavirus was already wreaking havoc on the rest of the world, he tweeted, “The pandemic that threatens the world is Trump.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Nancy Pelosi gets called out after proposing tax benefit that would help only wealthy Americans

Democrats routinely demonize the Republican Party as wanting to give big corporations and wealthy Americans a tax break , arguing @ @ @ @ @ middle and lower income Americans .
In an interview with the New York Times , @ @ @ @ @ 10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions — known as SALT — included in @ @ @ @ @ bill .
“ We could reverse that for 2018 and 2019 so that people could @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi said .
“ They ’ d have more disposable income , which is the @ @ @ @ @ a consumer economy that we are.
” The rollback “ would provide a quick cash @ @ @ @ @ increased tax rebates to an estimated 13 million American households , ” according to the @ @ @ @ @ benefiting would be exclusively American households earning more than $ 100,000 per year — dare @ @ @ @ @ Americans .
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Democrats routinely demonize the Republican Party as wanting to give big corporations and wealthy Americans a tax break, arguing that conservative economic plans hurt middle and lower income Americans.
In an interview with the New York Times, Pelosi suggested reversing a $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions — known as SALT — included in the 2017 Republican tax reform bill.
“We could reverse that for 2018 and 2019 so that people could refile their taxes,” Pelosi said. “They’d have more disposable income, which is the lifeblood of our economy, a consumer economy that we are.”
The rollback “would provide a quick cash infusion in the form of increased tax rebates to an estimated 13 million American households,” according to the Times.
However, those benefiting would be exclusively American households earning more than $100,000 per year — dare we say, the wealthiest Americans. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Asks Trump Administration for Chloroquine After Reversing Ban

In an embarrassing reversal , Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ( D ) has asked the federal government for anti-malaria medication that may help treat the Chinese coronavirus after effectively banning doctors in the state from proscribing it to patients suffering from the deadly illness .
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs ( LARA ) recently threatened doctors with “ administrative action ” if they prescribed Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine to treat the coronavirus .
“ Prescribing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine without further proof of efficacy for treating COVID-19 or with the intent to stockpile the drug may create a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arthritis , or other ailments for which chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are proven treatments , ” read the letter .
“ … Again , these are drugs that have not been proven scientifically or medically to treat COVID-19.
” However , Michigan officials have since scrubbed the threat from the letter and now seek the drugs from the Trump administration , according to Bridge magazine .
During a Monday press conference , Whitmer appeared to change her tune , stating she wants Michigan to be “ nimble ” with respect to its efforts combating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

In an embarrassing reversal, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has asked the federal government for anti-malaria medication that may help treat the Chinese coronavirus after effectively banning doctors in the state from proscribing it to patients suffering from the deadly illness.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) recently threatened doctors with “administrative action” if they prescribed Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine to treat the coronavirus.
“Prescribing hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine without further proof of efficacy for treating COVID-19 or with the intent to stockpile the drug may create a shortage for patients with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or other ailments for which chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are proven treatments,” read the letter. “… Again, these are drugs that have not been proven scientifically or medically to treat COVID-19.”
However, Michigan officials have since scrubbed the threat from the letter and now seek the drugs from the Trump administration, according to Bridge magazine.
During a Monday press conference, Whitmer appeared to change her tune, stating she wants Michigan to be “nimble” with respect to its efforts combating the pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Concealed Permit Holder Kills Alleged Attacker and Thwarts Mass Shooting

A concealed carry permit holder shot and killed an alleged attacker in Tulsa , Oklahoma , on Friday night , @ @ @ @ @ the process .
Tulsa World reports a woman allegedly opened fire on customers , “ @ @ @ @ @ center ” about 6:30 p.m. , only to be shot dead by an armed citizen @ @ @ @ @ show the woman getting into an altercation in the shopping center parking lot , only @ @ @ @ @ “ about three minutes later.
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A concealed carry permit holder shot and killed an alleged attacker in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Friday night, thwarting a mass shooting in the process.
Tulsa World reports a woman allegedly opened fire on customers, “outside a North Tulsa shopping center” about 6:30 p.m., only to be shot dead by an armed citizen.
Surveillance video appears to show the woman getting into an altercation in the shopping center parking lot, only to leave and allegedly return “about three minutes later.” Upon returning she allegedly, “pulled a gun and opened fire.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Trump says Iran planning ‘sneak attack’ on US troops, assets in Iraq

President Trump said Wednesday that Iran is planning a “ sneak attack ” on U.S. troops or “ assets ” in Iraq , warning the country will pay a “ heavy price ” if this happens .
The president made the abrupt announcement in a tweet Wednesday afternoon , coming amid lingering tensions between the two countries over past confrontations as well as the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Upon information and belief , Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq .
If this happens , Iran will pay a very heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trump ’ s tweet came soon after he attended an intelligence briefing at noon at the White House .
Sources told Fox News that the U.S. believes Iranian-backed proxies were planning the sneak attack , and that Trump ’ s tweet was a warning to the Iranian leadership to tell their proxies to back down or face consequences In late March , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Iran had refused American aid for addressing the coronavirus pandemic .
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President Trump said Wednesday that Iran is planning a “sneak attack” on U.S. troops or “assets” in Iraq, warning the country will pay a “heavy price” if this happens.
The president made the abrupt announcement in a tweet Wednesday afternoon, coming amid lingering tensions between the two countries over past confrontations as well as the coronavirus pandemic.
“Upon information and belief, Iran or its proxies are planning a sneak attack on U.S. troops and/or assets in Iraq. If this happens, Iran will pay a very heavy price, indeed!” Trump tweeted.
Trump’s tweet came soon after he attended an intelligence briefing at noon at the White House.
Sources told Fox News that the U.S. believes Iranian-backed proxies were planning the sneak attack, and that Trump’s tweet was a warning to the Iranian leadership to tell their proxies to back down or face consequences
In late March, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Iran had refused American aid for addressing the coronavirus pandemic. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Lawmakers Move To Rescind Stimulus For Kennedy Center After Musician Layoffs

Congressman Bryan Steil ( R-WI ) has introduced a bill to rescind $ 25 million in stimulus funding for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the home of the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera — after the organization furloughed nearly 100 orchestra members immediately after the stimulus bill was signed .
“ Some in Washington felt it was important to spend $ 25 million of taxpayer dollars on the Kennedy Center when there are obviously bigger needs right now .
This is frivolous spending in the midst of a national emergency .
Coronavirus requires a serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The new bill , which has been co-sponsored by 13 other legislators , would revoke the center ’ s bailout and give it “ back to the American people , ” says House Minority Whip Steve Scalise ( R-LA ) , who is a co-sponsor .
“ If an organization is receiving assistance from the federal government , we expect them to take care of their workers .
As we take further Congressional action to fight the Coronavirus ’ devastating impact on families and our economy , I call on Speaker Pelosi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not special interests , first , ” said Scalise .
As The Washington Free Beacon previously reported , The Kennedy Center informed orchestra musicians last week that they should “ proceed as if their final paycheck will be April 3 , ” and that they will not be paid until the center re-opens again .
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Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has introduced a bill to rescind $25 million in stimulus funding for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts — the home of the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera — after the organization furloughed nearly 100 orchestra members immediately after the stimulus bill was signed.
“Some in Washington felt it was important to spend $25 million of taxpayer dollars on the Kennedy Center when there are obviously bigger needs right now. This is frivolous spending in the midst of a national emergency. Coronavirus requires a serious and targeted response,” said Steil.
The new bill, which has been co-sponsored by 13 other legislators, would revoke the center’s bailout and give it “back to the American people,” says House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), who is a co-sponsor.
“If an organization is receiving assistance from the federal government, we expect them to take care of their workers. As we take further Congressional action to fight the Coronavirus’ devastating impact on families and our economy, I call on Speaker Pelosi to finally put the American people, not special interests, first,” said Scalise.
As The Washington Free Beacon previously reported, The Kennedy Center informed orchestra musicians last week that they should “proceed as if their final paycheck will be April 3,” and that they will not be paid until the center re-opens again. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Here We Go Again: China Puts County On Lockdown After New Corona Cluster Emerges

Having lied for the past two months about the severity and the extent of coronavirus pandemic which its virologists started in Wuhan , eager to convey the message that the crisis “ under control ” just so people return to work , full of hope and enthusiasm , rejoicing at the surge in China ’ s just as fabricated PMI numbers , and willing to work their asses off ( with Beijing generously willing to risk everyone ’ s lives as the alternative is a complete collapse in China ’ s economy ) earlier today the US finally cracked down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when US intelligence accused China of deliberately lying about its coronavirus figures .
Then , in a miraculous coincidence , just moments later Reuters reported that a county in central China ’ s Henan province announced on Wednesday it had “ virtually banned all outbound movement of people , following several cases of coronavirus infection in the area.
” According to a post on its social media account , Jia county – which has a population of about 600,000 – said that no one can travel out of Jia county without proper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to leave their homes for work unless they have clearance to do so .
According to local media reports , on March 29 , Henan Province broke its 30-day streak of reporting no new coronavirus cases , saying one person tested positive after a trip to Pingdingshan , where Jia County is located .
Specifically , on Saturday , Henan province reported one confirmed case in Luohe city ; local authorities said the infected person had been in contact with two doctors based in Jia county who later tested positive for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms .
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China is no longer fixed.
Having lied for the past two months about the severity and the extent of coronavirus pandemic which its virologists started in Wuhan, eager to convey the message that the crisis “under control” just so people return to work, full of hope and enthusiasm, rejoicing at the surge in China’s just as fabricated PMI numbers, and willing to work their asses off (with Beijing generously willing to risk everyone’s lives as the alternative is a complete collapse in China’s economy) earlier today the US finally cracked down on the relentless barrage of Chinese lies, when US intelligence accused China of deliberately lying about its coronavirus figures.
Then, in a miraculous coincidence, just moments later Reuters reported that a county in central China’s Henan province announced on Wednesday it had “virtually banned all outbound movement of people, following several cases of coronavirus infection in the area.”
According to a post on its social media account, Jia county – which has a population of about 600,000 – said that no one can travel out of Jia county without proper authorization. Additionally, residents are not allowed to leave their homes for work unless they have clearance to do so.
According to local media reports, on March 29, Henan Province broke its 30-day streak of reporting no new coronavirus cases, saying one person tested positive after a trip to Pingdingshan, where Jia County is located. Specifically, on Saturday, Henan province reported one confirmed case in Luohe city; local authorities said the infected person had been in contact with two doctors based in Jia county who later tested positive for the virus even though they had showed no symptoms. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Report: U.S. Intelligence Concludes China Is Lying About Coronavirus

A U.S. intelligence report concluded that China lied about the impact of the coronavirus within its borders , under-reporting total case numbers and deaths in public figures , according to Bloomberg News .
China today claims to have roughly 82,000 confirmed cases and 3,300 deaths , but skeptics have long doubted the veracity of those figures , citing accounts from Chinese crematoriums that are processing thousands of urns with coronavirus remains every day .
The classified report , which Bloomberg said was submitted to the White House , found that China ’ s coronavirus figures are “ intentionally incomplete , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its figures .
“ A *single mortuary* in Wuhan reportedly ordered more urns in two days than the Chinese Communist Party has reported total deaths in the whole country , ” Sen. Tom Cotton ( R. , Ark . )
tweeted on Sunday .
“ I ’ m sure you ’ re shocked by evidence of Chinese lies.
” Beijing has reported a steady drop in new COVID-19 cases over the last few weeks , painting a rosy picture while the rest of the world struggles to fight the pandemic .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day as the Chinese Communist Party routinely shifts the standards for who is included in the statistics .
For instance , the country started to release its daily tally of new asymptomatic patients starting Wednesday , after the public expressed concerns that asymptomatic carriers might unwittingly transmit the disease .
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A U.S. intelligence report concluded that China lied about the impact of the coronavirus within its borders, under-reporting total case numbers and deaths in public figures, according to Bloomberg News.
China today claims to have roughly 82,000 confirmed cases and 3,300 deaths, but skeptics have long doubted the veracity of those figures, citing accounts from Chinese crematoriums that are processing thousands of urns with coronavirus remains every day. The classified report, which Bloomberg said was submitted to the White House, found that China’s coronavirus figures are “intentionally incomplete,” corroborating circumstantial evidence that China falsified its figures.
“A *single mortuary* in Wuhan reportedly ordered more urns in two days than the Chinese Communist Party has reported total deaths in the whole country,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) tweeted on Sunday. “I’m sure you’re shocked by evidence of Chinese lies.”
Beijing has reported a steady drop in new COVID-19 cases over the last few weeks, painting a rosy picture while the rest of the world struggles to fight the pandemic. However, China’s official count changes by the day as the Chinese Communist Party routinely shifts the standards for who is included in the statistics. For instance, the country started to release its daily tally of new asymptomatic patients starting Wednesday, after the public expressed concerns that asymptomatic carriers might unwittingly transmit the disease. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Kennedy Center hid nearly $100 million endowment

Secret recordings and hidden endowments are the latest chapter in the ongoing story of how the Kennedy Center virtually stole money from the American taxpayer in time of national crisis .
Ed Malaga , the president of the musician ’ s union that serves the Center , whose members were promptly fired when the $ 25 million was assured , revealed Monday to ABC News , “ This decision , from an organization with an endowment of nearly $ 100 million , is not only outrageous – coming after the musicians had expressed their willingness to discuss ways to accommodate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – it is also blatantly illegal under the parties ’ collective bargaining agreement .
That agreement specifically requires that the center provide six weeks ’ notice before it can stop paying musicians for economic reasons.
” A nearly $ 100 million endowment .
The Kennedy Center had almost four times the cash they supposedly needed from taxpayers in their bank accounts the entire time .
They just were greedy for more .
Recorded on a hidden microphone by disgruntled staff , president of the Kennedy Center Deborah Rutter apparently admitted to the problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Some of you are probably aware of the fact that we are now , uh , the target for a lot of unhappy people who believe that we are taking the money away from sick people.
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Secret recordings and hidden endowments are the latest chapter in the ongoing story of how the Kennedy Center virtually stole money from the American taxpayer in time of national crisis.
Ed Malaga, the president of the musician’s union that serves the Center, whose members were promptly fired when the $25 million was assured, revealed Monday to ABC News, “This decision, from an organization with an endowment of nearly $100 million, is not only outrageous – coming after the musicians had expressed their willingness to discuss ways to accommodate the Kennedy Center during this challenging time – it is also blatantly illegal under the parties’ collective bargaining agreement. That agreement specifically requires that the center provide six weeks’ notice before it can stop paying musicians for economic reasons.”
A nearly $100 million endowment. The Kennedy Center had almost four times the cash they supposedly needed from taxpayers in their bank accounts the entire time. They just were greedy for more.
Recorded on a hidden microphone by disgruntled staff, president of the Kennedy Center Deborah Rutter apparently admitted to the problems at a meeting of Center leadership, “Some of you are probably aware of the fact that we are now, uh, the target for a lot of unhappy people who believe that we are taking the money away from sick people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--A CNN pundit referred to President Trump as ‘retarded.’ It did not go over well.

A CNN pundit took heavy online ridicule for her word choice on Tuesday , after referring to President Donald Trump as “ retarded ” in a now-deleted social media post .
Sophia Nelson , who describes herself as a “ frequent ” guest on CNN , was reacting to a critical tweet about the president from fellow anti-Trump Republican Rick Wilson , when she replied , “ They just always got an excuse to cover for his retarded ass !
” The backlash came quickly against Nelson , the former GOP counsel for the House Oversight Committee , and she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the father of a special needs child called her out “ with class and grace ” for using the derogatory term .
Nelson then noted that the “ nasty ass twitter bully mob ” still came after her .
Nelson admitted that she understood why the word “ retarded ” is offensive to many people , yet she continued to defend herself for her choice of language .
She argued that she used the word because it was used frequently among people of her generation in the past , while asserted that referring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ being kind.
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A CNN pundit took heavy online ridicule for her word choice on Tuesday, after referring to President Donald Trump as “retarded” in a now-deleted social media post.
Sophia Nelson, who describes herself as a “frequent” guest on CNN, was reacting to a critical tweet about the president from fellow anti-Trump Republican Rick Wilson, when she replied, “They just always got an excuse to cover for his retarded ass!”
The backlash came quickly against Nelson, the former GOP counsel for the House Oversight Committee, and she explained that she deleted her comment after the father of a special needs child called her out “with class and grace” for using the derogatory term. Nelson then noted that the “nasty ass twitter bully mob” still came after her.
Nelson admitted that she understood why the word “retarded” is offensive to many people, yet she continued to defend herself for her choice of language. She argued that she used the word because it was used frequently among people of her generation in the past, while asserted that referring to the president as “retarded” was “being kind.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Pelosi Urges ‘We Need to Do More’ as She Looks to Fourth Coronavirus Stimulus

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) said that she is pushing for another stimulus package to help the nation deal with the coronavirus , during a Tuesday morning appearance on MSNBC ’ s “ Morning Joe.
” Asked if she took responsibility for the nation ’ s slow reaction to the coronavirus pandemic , Pelosi said , “ No , none at all , first of all , we had hoped that there would be leadership from the White House because the president has to sign a bill.
” She added , “ We ’ ve had , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we have passed in a very positive way ; again , addressing the shortcomings that we saw — testing , testing , testing — that was the theme of our first legislation , way back when.
” “ I do think , as we go into this fourth bill , that it will be important for the Republicans to recognize the challenge that is out there [ … ] I hope that in this next bill that we will be able to address the concerns of our state and local governments .
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that she is pushing for another stimulus package to help the nation deal with the coronavirus, during a Tuesday morning appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
Asked if she took responsibility for the nation’s slow reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, Pelosi said, “No, none at all, first of all, we had hoped that there would be leadership from the White House because the president has to sign a bill.”
Speaker Pelosi on upcoming coronavirus legislation: “I hope that in this next bill that we will be able to address the concerns of our state and local governments. That is absolutely essential. We need to do more … we can only go as fast as the signature.” pic.twitter.com/S7TduoQOME — MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 31, 2020
She added, “We’ve had, as I said, three very strong bills that we have passed in a very positive way; again, addressing the shortcomings that we saw — testing, testing, testing — that was the theme of our first legislation, way back when.”
“I do think, as we go into this fourth bill, that it will be important for the Republicans to recognize the challenge that is out there […] I hope that in this next bill that we will be able to address the concerns of our state and local governments. That is absolutely essential.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Impeachment Manager Adam Schiff Wants ‘9/11 Commission’ on Coronavirus: ‘What Went Wrong’?

Rep. Adam Schiff ( D-CA ) said Monday he will introduce a bill to create a “ nonpartisan commission ” to study “ our mistakes ” on coronavirus — which spread while Schiff was leading the effort to impeach and remove the president .
As Breitbart News has noted , Democrats handed over the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on the very day the first coronavirus victim landed in the U.S. from China .
Congress spent the next 20 days on the impeachment trial , led by Schiff as head impeachment manager and chair of the House Intelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was acquitted Feb. 5 that a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on coronavirus .
Throughout the 20 days of the impeachment trial , while Schiff and his team were preoccupied with trying to remove the president from office , Trump took several actions aimed at fighting the coronavirus .
Trump imposed his travel ban on China Jan. 31 — the day the Senate voted on witnesses in the impeachement trial .
Sen. Tom Cotton ( R-AR ) , one of the only legislators to raise the alarm on coronavirus , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was breaking the rules and skipping to trial to work with the administration on the coronavirus issue .
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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Monday he will introduce a bill to create a “nonpartisan commission” to study “our mistakes” on coronavirus — which spread while Schiff was leading the effort to impeach and remove the president.
As Breitbart News has noted, Democrats handed over the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on the very day the first coronavirus victim landed in the U.S. from China. Congress spent the next 20 days on the impeachment trial, led by Schiff as head impeachment manager and chair of the House Intelligence Committee. It was not until Trump was acquitted Feb. 5 that a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on coronavirus.
After Pearl Harbor and 9/11, we looked at what went wrong to learn from our mistakes. Once we’ve recovered, we need a nonpartisan commission to review our response and how we can better prepare for the next pandemic. I’m working on a bill to do that.https://t.co/uqO3BwVldN — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) April 1, 2020
Throughout the 20 days of the impeachment trial, while Schiff and his team were preoccupied with trying to remove the president from office, Trump took several actions aimed at fighting the coronavirus.
Trump imposed his travel ban on China Jan. 31 — the day the Senate voted on witnesses in the impeachement trial.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), one of the only legislators to raise the alarm on coronavirus, told the Arkansas Gazette in January that he was breaking the rules and skipping to trial to work with the administration on the coronavirus issue. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--GOP Governor Bans Biological Males From Competing Against Girls

On Monday , Republican Governor Brad Little of Idaho signed the Fairness for Women in Sports Act , which protects girls sports as single-sex , barring biologically male transgender girls from competing against biological girls .
“ The sports ban applies to all sports teams sponsored by public schools , colleges and universities , ” NBC News reported .
“ A girls ’ or women ’ s team will not be open to transgender students who identify as female.
” “ Girls deserve to compete on a level playing field .
Allowing males to compete in girls ’ sports destroys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opportunities , ” Alliance Defending Freedom ( ADF ) Senior Vice President of U.S. Legal Division Kristen Waggoner said in a statement sent to The Daily Wire .
ADF is representing high school female athletes in a federal lawsuit seeking to preserve single-sex girls sports .
“ We commend Gov .
Little for signing the Fairness for Women in Sports Act into law so that those opportunities will be protected in Idaho , ” Waggoner continued .
“ When the law ignores biological differences , women and girls bear the brunt of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

On Monday, Republican Governor Brad Little of Idaho signed the Fairness for Women in Sports Act, which protects girls sports as single-sex, barring biologically male transgender girls from competing against biological girls.
“The sports ban applies to all sports teams sponsored by public schools, colleges and universities,” NBC News reported. “A girls’ or women’s team will not be open to transgender students who identify as female.”
“Girls deserve to compete on a level playing field. Allowing males to compete in girls’ sports destroys fair competition and women’s athletic opportunities,” Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Senior Vice President of U.S. Legal Division Kristen Waggoner said in a statement sent to The Daily Wire.
ADF is representing high school female athletes in a federal lawsuit seeking to preserve single-sex girls sports.
“We commend Gov. Little for signing the Fairness for Women in Sports Act into law so that those opportunities will be protected in Idaho,” Waggoner continued. “When the law ignores biological differences, women and girls bear the brunt of the harm.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Russia sending plane filled with medical equipment to US amid coronavirus pandemic

Russia is sending a plane filled with medical equipment to the United States to help fight the coronavirus following a phone conversation between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday .
The Russian Embassy Tuesday posted on its social media channels that “ Russia may send a plane with medical equipment and protection gear to the United States already on Tuesday , ” citing the Russian news agency TASS .
Reuters later reported that Russian state TV was saying the flight had taken off early Wednesday morning .
This comes after Trump indicated , without much context , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical aid in his Monday coronavirus task force briefing .
“ And I have to say , we ’ ve had great relationships with a lot of countries , ” Trump said .
“ China sent us some stuff , which was terrific .
Russia sent us a very , very large planeload of things , medical equipment , which was very nice.
” The Russian Embassy ’ s Twitter account said Tuesday that in sending the aid to the U.S. as it fights to hold down its coronavirus death toll , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be between 100,000 and 240,000 , Russia would hope for help from the United States should the coronavirus pandemic become more severe within its borders later this year .
“ Importantly , when offering assistance to the American colleagues , President Putin is guided by the following consideration : when manufacturers of medical equipment gain momentum they will be able to reciprocate if need be , ” it said .
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Russia is sending a plane filled with medical equipment to the United States to help fight the coronavirus following a phone conversation between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.
The Russian Embassy Tuesday posted on its social media channels that “Russia may send a plane with medical equipment and protection gear to the United States already on Tuesday,” citing the Russian news agency TASS. Reuters later reported that Russian state TV was saying the flight had taken off early Wednesday morning.
This comes after Trump indicated, without much context, that Russia was sending some sort of medical aid in his Monday coronavirus task force briefing.
“And I have to say, we’ve had great relationships with a lot of countries,” Trump said. “China sent us some stuff, which was terrific. Russia sent us a very, very large planeload of things, medical equipment, which was very nice.”
#StopCovid19
Importantly, when offering assistance to the American colleagues, President Putin is guided by the following consideration: when manufacturers of medical equipment gain momentum they will be able to reciprocate if need be – #Peskov https://t.co/tFzUo330ga — Russia in USA 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbUSA) March 31, 2020
🇷🇺🇺🇸 Following phone talk between Presidents #Putin & @realDonaldTrump #Russia sends largest cargo aircraft An-124 Ruslan ✈ with 😷 medical supplies (masks + equipment) to #US to help fight #COVID19 pandemic, save lives of American citizens. 🤝 The plane is en route #RussiaHelps pic.twitter.com/efeSK78cuB — MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) April 1, 2020
The Russian Embassy’s Twitter account said Tuesday that in sending the aid to the U.S. as it fights to hold down its coronavirus death toll, which the White House has projected is likely to be between 100,000 and 240,000, Russia would hope for help from the United States should the coronavirus pandemic become more severe within its borders later this year.
“Importantly, when offering assistance to the American colleagues, President Putin is guided by the following consideration: when manufacturers of medical equipment gain momentum they will be able to reciprocate if need be,” it said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--Marsha Blackburn Slams Pelosi: You Were Too Busy Impeaching Trump While COVID-19 Entered the U.S.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn ( R-TN ) slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D-CA ) for her accusations that President Donald @ @ @ @ @ enough to respond to the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Nancy Pelosi is accusing Trump of @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese coronavirus .
This is the same person that fiddled around with a sham @ @ @ @ @ ” she tweeted .
“ You ’ re not fooling anyone , Nancy , ” @ @ @ @ @ Sunday on CNN about Trump : “ His denial at the beginning was deadly .
@ @ @ @ @ … to where it is needed is deadly , ” Pelosi said , stressing that @ @ @ @ @ intact as states attempt to slow the rapid spread of the disease.
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for her accusations that President Donald Trump did not move fast enough to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Nancy Pelosi is accusing Trump of not responding fast enough to the Chinese coronavirus. This is the same person that fiddled around with a sham impeachment* that wasted valuable time…” she tweeted.
“You’re not fooling anyone, Nancy,” she added.
Nancy Pelosi is accusing Trump of not responding fast enough to the Chinese coronavirus. This is the same person that fiddled around with a sham impeachment* that wasted valuable time… You’re not fooling anyone, Nancy. — Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) March 29, 2020
Pelosi said Sunday on CNN about Trump: “His denial at the beginning was deadly. His delaying of getting equipment … to where it is needed is deadly,” Pelosi said, stressing that social distancing requirements should remain intact as states attempt to slow the rapid spread of the disease.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--White House projects 100K to 240K coronavirus deaths as Trump tells US to prepare for ‘very painful

White House projects 100K to 240K coronavirus deaths as Trump tells US to prepare for ‘very painful two weeks’

The White House coronavirus task force on Tuesday pleaded with Americans to abide by the administration ’ s extended social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of coronavirus as a somber President Trump told Americans to brace for “ a very painful two weeks ” and warned of thousands of more virus-related deaths .
“ The surge is coming , and it ’ s coming pretty strong , ” the president said in the White House briefing room in a lengthy press conference that lasted more than two hours .
The extension of the social distancing guidelines comes after Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , and other public health officials on the White House coronavirus task force ominously warned that even if the U.S. were to continue to do what it was doing — keeping the economy closed and most Americans in their homes — the coronavirus could still leave 100,000 to 240,000 people in the United States dead and millions infected .
Without any measures in place to mitigate the contagion ’ s spread , those projections jump to between 1.5 and 2.2 million deaths from COVID-19 .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to follow the guidelines , ” Trump said during the briefing .
“ It ’ s a matter of life and death.
” The new “ 30 Days to Slow the Spread ” guidelines — unveiled at the press conference — are an extension of the strategy the White House implemented just over two weeks ago and include guidance on social distancing , working from home , washing hands frequently , and avoiding any unnecessary travel .
While Trump sought to reassure Americans that the country would ultimately get through the pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic and said that the battle against the contagion will be worse in the upcoming weeks .
“ This is going to be a rough two week period , ” Trump said .
“ As a nation we ’ re going to have a really rough two weeks .
Our strength will be tested and our endurance will be tried.
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The White House coronavirus task force on Tuesday pleaded with Americans to abide by the administration’s extended social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of coronavirus as a somber President Trump told Americans to brace for “a very painful two weeks” and warned of thousands of more virus-related deaths.
“The surge is coming, and it’s coming pretty strong,” the president said in the White House briefing room in a lengthy press conference that lasted more than two hours.
The extension of the social distancing guidelines comes after Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other public health officials on the White House coronavirus task force ominously warned that even if the U.S. were to continue to do what it was doing — keeping the economy closed and most Americans in their homes — the coronavirus could still leave 100,000 to 240,000 people in the United States dead and millions infected.
Without any measures in place to mitigate the contagion’s spread, those projections jump to between 1.5 and 2.2 million deaths from COVID-19.
“It is absolutely critical for the American people to follow the guidelines,” Trump said during the briefing. “It’s a matter of life and death.”
The new “30 Days to Slow the Spread” guidelines — unveiled at the press conference — are an extension of the strategy the White House implemented just over two weeks ago and include guidance on social distancing, working from home, washing hands frequently, and avoiding any unnecessary travel.
While Trump sought to reassure Americans that the country would ultimately get through the pandemic, he declined to sugarcoat the severity of the pandemic and said that the battle against the contagion will be worse in the upcoming weeks.
“This is going to be a rough two week period,” Trump said. “As a nation we’re going to have a really rough two weeks. Our strength will be tested and our endurance will be tried.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-04-01--After Congressional Coronavirus Meetings, Pelosi Bought $5 Million in Amazon Stock Before U.S. Retai

After Congressional Coronavirus Meetings, Pelosi Bought $5 Million in Amazon Stock Before U.S. Retailers Were Forced to Close; And She Already Made Millions

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and her husband are cashing in already on $ 5 million of Amazon stock @ @ @ @ @ that closed-door coronavirus meetings were being conducted in Congress .
As of Tuesday morning , @ @ @ @ @ already earned the couple $ 1.1 million in less than 10 weeks .
The Amazon @ @ @ @ @ $ 2,000 on Tuesday .
Paul Pelosi , the speaker ’ s husband , got @ @ @ @ @ $ 1,600 per share and grabbed 3,000 shares on Jan. 17 , according to financial @ @ @ @ @ Paul Pelosi held 40 additional call options on Amazon stock too and sold those on @ @ @ @ @ netting him between $ 500,000 and $ 1 million , filings shows .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ 2 million in profit .
Where is William Barr ?
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and her husband are cashing in already on $5 million of Amazon stock purchased during the time frame that closed-door coronavirus meetings were being conducted in Congress.
As of Tuesday morning, the Pelosi stock purchase had already earned the couple $1.1 million in less than 10 weeks. The Amazon share price climbed close to $2,000 on Tuesday. Paul Pelosi, the speaker’s husband, got in at a price of $1,600 per share and grabbed 3,000 shares on Jan. 17, according to financial disclosure filings.
Additionally, Paul Pelosi held 40 additional call options on Amazon stock too and sold those on Jan. 17 as well, netting him between $500,000 and $1 million, filings shows.
That’s like a quick $2 million in profit. Where is William Barr? Paging AG Barr …
This story is developing — Thomas Paine
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truepundit--2020-04-01--SHOCK: DOJ’s Rosenstein Killed Massive Criminal Indictment Charging Walmart For Trafficking Opioids;

SHOCK: DOJ’s Rosenstein Killed Massive Criminal Indictment Charging Walmart For Trafficking Opioids; Retail Giant’s Pharmacies Operated As Alleged “Pill Mills”

On the heels of Attorney General William Barr ’ s big splash indictment against Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro this week @ @ @ @ @ disturbing news about the Justice Department ’ s rigged investigation of Walmart ’ s massive @ @ @ @ @ here in the United States .
While the folks in the Justice Department want you @ @ @ @ @ who they may never even arrest — they want to distract from the growing Walmart @ @ @ @ @ a viable and large criminal investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration into Walmart which the @ @ @ @ @ giant ’ s pharmacies were serving as opioid pill mills in over 30 states , @ @ @ @ @ the Thomas Paine Podcast on Wednesday .
One decorated Justice Department veteran resigned after Rosenstein @ @ @ @ @ citing Walmart had effectively killed Americans and his employer was covering it up .
And @ @ @ @ @ Justice Department and how Walmart escaped criminal prosecution of what was a slam-dunk landmark case @ @ @ @

On the heels of Attorney General William Barr’s big show splash indictment against Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro this week for alleged drug trafficking comes disturbing news about the Justice Department’s rigged investigation of Walmart’s massive illegal distribution of opioids right here in the United States.
While the folks in the Justice Department want you to focus on Maduro — who they may never even arrest — they want to distract from the growing Walmart scandal where Rod Rosenstein killed a viable and large criminal investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration into Walmart which the DEA had determined the retail giant’s pharmacies were serving as opioid pill mills in over 30 states, according to details revealed on the Thomas Paine Podcast on Wednesday. One decorated Justice Department veteran resigned after Rosenstein squelched the criminal probe, citing Walmart had effectively killed Americans and his employer was covering it up. And disturbing questions linger about this Justice Department and how Walmart escaped criminal prosecution of what was a slam-dunk landmark case. Listen Below.


truepundit--2020-04-01--Biden: States Should Prepare for Remote Voting in 2020 Elections

On Tuesday ’ s broadcast of MSNBC ’ s “ 11th Hour , ” Joe Biden called on secretaries of @ @ @ @ @ remote voting in the 2020 elections .
Host Brian Williams then asked , “ God @ @ @ @ @ dealing with this in November .
God forbid we ’ re dealing with some kind @ @ @ @ @ rebound of this in November .
Do you think it ’ s incumbent upon the @ @ @ @ @ 5o states to ensure this is the one election with secure , remote voting possibility @ @ @ @ @ “ Yes .
I think they should be doing that now .
I think they @ @ @ @ @ , planning on it.
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On Tuesday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “11th Hour,” Joe Biden called on secretaries of state to plan for having remote voting in the 2020 elections.
Host Brian Williams then asked, “God forbid we’re still dealing with this in November. God forbid we’re dealing with some kind of a regional or climate rebound of this in November. Do you think it’s incumbent upon the secretaries of state in all 5o states to ensure this is the one election with secure, remote voting possibility?”
Biden responded, “Yes. I think they should be doing that now. I think they should be doing that now, planning on it.” READ MORE:


truepundit--2020-04-01--Thomas Paine Podcast New Episode is Live & It’s a Keeper; Two Special Guests Plus Dirt on DOJ & More

ARE YOU BEING LIED TO BY the Govt ?
TWO KEY GUESTS Help Decipher What the Hell is Going on @ @ @ @ @ Crisis ; DOJ Refuses to Prosecute Walmart for Illegally Dealing Opioids in 30 States ; @ @ @ @ @ ; Feckless FDA & Much Much More — LISTEN BELOW

ARE YOU BEING LIED TO BY the Govt? TWO KEY GUESTS Help Decipher What the Hell is Going on in D.C. & The Coronavirus-Crazed Crisis; DOJ Refuses to Prosecute Walmart for Illegally Dealing Opioids in 30 States; Also: The Crooked CDC; Feckless FDA & Much Much More — LISTEN BELOW


truepundit--2020-04-01--State Dept. Has Been Shipping Critical PPE Medical Supplies to Asia & China for Free While U.S. Heal

State Dept. Has Been Shipping Critical PPE Medical Supplies to Asia & China for Free While U.S. Healthcare Workers are Endangered by a Shortage

What in the hell is going on in Washington , D.C. ?
USAID has been delivering PPE to countries requesting @ @ @ @ @ ) needed to fight the outbreak , according to people directly involved in the discussions @ @ @ @ @ officials and task-force members .
Meanwhile .
U.S. healthcare workers are suffering from a shortage @ @ @ @ @ is endangering the medical workforce .
Last week , a Trump administration official working to @ @ @ @ @ doctors and nurses in the United States had a startling encounter with counterparts in Thailand @ @ @ @ @ Thais for help—only to be informed by the puzzled voices on the other side of @ @ @ @ @ shipment of the same supplies , the second of two so far , was already @ @ @ @ @ .

What in the hell is going on in Washington, D.C.?
USAID has been delivering PPE to countries requesting personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to fight the outbreak, according to people directly involved in the discussions, causing tensions between aid officials and task-force members.
This includes Thailand and China.
Meanwhile. U.S. healthcare workers are suffering from a shortage of personal protection equipment that is endangering the medical workforce.
Last week, a Trump administration official working to secure much-needed protective gear for doctors and nurses in the United States had a startling encounter with counterparts in Thailand.
The official asked the Thais for help—only to be informed by the puzzled voices on the other side of the line that a U.S. shipment of the same supplies, the second of two so far, was already on its way to Bangkok.
Last week, a Trump administration official working to secure much-needed protective gear for doctors and nurses in the United States had a startling encounter with counterparts in Thailand. The official asked the Thais for help—only to be informed by the puzzled voices on the other side of the line that a U.S. shipment of the same supplies, the second of two so far, was already on its way to Bangkok. Trump aides were alarmed when they learned of the exchange, and immediately put the shipment on hold while they ordered a review of U.S. aid procedures. Crossed wires would only confuse our allies, they worried, or worse—offend them. And Americans confronting a surging death toll and shortages of medical equipment back home would likely be outraged.


truepundit--2020-03-31--Geraldo on Trump’s coronavirus leadership: ‘Like General Patton, the right warrior for the fight’

Geraldo Rivera lumped praise on President Trump late Friday over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic by likening him to @ @ @ @ @ late U.S. Army general who commanded American troops during World War II .
Mr. Rivera @ @ @ @ @ and Fox News contributor admittedly friendly with Mr. Trump , drew parallels between the president @ @ @ @ @ posting .
“ Trump-haters clearly frustrated that the American people-many of whom did not vote @ @ @ @ @ job @ realDonaldTrump is doing to mitigate the # coronavirus catastrophe , ” Mr. Rivera @ @ @ @ @ He ’ s flamboyant & unrestrained , but he ’ s like General Patton , @ @ @ @ @ fight , ” Mr. Rivera tweeted .
Mr. Rivera , 76 , made the comparison @ @ @ @ @ cases in the U.S. of COVID-19 , the infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Geraldo Rivera lumped praise on President Trump late Friday over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic by likening him to George S. Patton, the late U.S. Army general who commanded American troops during World War II.
Mr. Rivera, a former talk-show host and Fox News contributor admittedly friendly with Mr. Trump, drew parallels between the president and Patton in a social-media posting.
“Trump-haters clearly frustrated that the American people-many of whom did not vote for him-approve of the epic job @realDonaldTrump is doing to mitigate the #coronavirus catastrophe,” Mr. Rivera said on Twitter.
“He’s flamboyant & unrestrained, but he’s like General Patton, the right warrior for the fight,” Mr. Rivera tweeted.
Mr. Rivera, 76, made the comparison as the confirmed number of cases in the U.S. of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus, continues to surge. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Dr. Ron Paul On COVID-19 Panic: The Real Danger “Is The Government’s Overreaction”

In a recent interview , Dr. Ron Paul opined on his son Rand , who has tested positive for the coronavirus .
Dr. Paul said that the dangers of the coronavirus have been “ blown way out of proportion ” and some people benefit from crises , like politicians who want more power .
Just look at who has been hurt the most so far : the poorest Americans in service industries that the ruling class demanded to shut down .
Dr. Paul says the only real danger is the government ’ s expansion of power and the already sick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But that danger to our susceptible population already exists and has for years in the form of colds and several strains of the flu , so the panic and shut down is unwarranted .
Unless you want more power and totalitarian control .
“ The people who love control , even local officials love the power that they ’ re getting from this , ” says Dr. Paul .
These power-hungry politicians love putting the public under threats of arrest if they dare balk at the power grab of these politicians .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ states like Wyoming , the governor has threatened martial law saying he has the power to use law enforcement to issue a “ shelter in place order ” ( martial law ) .
And that ’ s in a state with 53 confirmed cases , 7 confirmed recoveries , and NO DEATHS from COVID-19 .
“ I hope the American people wake up and realize it ’ s not quite as they describe it , ” adds Dr. Paul .
“ This economic crisis is government-made.
” The real danger is the federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak .
Unfortunately , this is happening world-wide , and the poorest people , will once again , be hurt the most financially by their government ’ s “ solutions , ” but we ’ re all going to lose most of what ’ s left our basic human rights .
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In a recent interview, Dr. Ron Paul opined on his son Rand, who has tested positive for the coronavirus. Dr. Paul said that the dangers of the coronavirus have been “blown way out of proportion” and some people benefit from crises, like politicians who want more power.
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Just look at who has been hurt the most so far: the poorest Americans in service industries that the ruling class demanded to shut down. Dr. Paul says the only real danger is the government’s expansion of power and the already sick or elderly who will get the coronavirus. But that danger to our susceptible population already exists and has for years in the form of colds and several strains of the flu, so the panic and shut down is unwarranted. Unless you want more power and totalitarian control.
(…)
“The people who love control, even local officials [such as governors who canceled school or shut down economies in their states] love the power that they’re getting from this,” says Dr. Paul. These power-hungry politicians love putting the public under threats of arrest if they dare balk at the power grab of these politicians.
Even in what used to be liberty-minded states like Wyoming, the governor has threatened martial law saying he has the power to use law enforcement to issue a “shelter in place order” (martial law). And that’s in a state with 53 confirmed cases, 7 confirmed recoveries, and NO DEATHS from COVID-19.
“I hope the American people wake up and realize it’s [the coronavirus] not quite as they [authoritarian tyrants] describe it,” adds Dr. Paul. “This economic crisis is government-made.” The real danger is the federal and local governments’ overreaction to this outbreak. Unfortunately, this is happening world-wide, and the poorest people, will once again, be hurt the most financially by their government’s “solutions,” but we’re all going to lose most of what’s left our basic human rights. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Biden Calls Rise In Trump’s Approval Rating ‘A Typical American Response’ (VIDEO)

Former Vice President Joe Biden is not attributing the uptick in President Donald Trump ’ s approval rating to his @ @ @ @ @ think that ’ s a typical American response , ” Biden said , adding , @ @ @ @ @ we have had … president ’ s ratings have always gone up in a crisis.
@ @ @ @ @ proof “ is going to be in the pudding.
” He expressed his hopes for @ @ @ @ @ by the fall and the president ’ s response to the crisis .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden is not attributing the uptick in President Donald Trump’s approval rating to his performance.
“Well I think that’s a typical American response,” Biden said, adding, “In every single crisis we have had … president’s ratings have always gone up in a crisis.”
WATCH: Former VP @JoeBiden calls the uptick in Trump’s job approval rating “a typical American response.” #MTP #IfItsSunday Biden: “In every single crisis we have had … president’s ratings have always gone up.” pic.twitter.com/WzB4qXjaDY — Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) March 29, 2020
Biden claimed that the proof “is going to be in the pudding.”
He expressed his hopes for where the country will be by the fall and the president’s response to the crisis. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--WATCH: Joe Biden Mistakenly Calls Coronavirus the ‘Luhan Virus’

Democrat presidential front runner Joe Biden called the coronavirus by the wrong name again during a virtual town hall on @ @ @ @ @ President Trump for what he calls the spreading virus , and claimed the G7 was @ @ @ @ @ a unified statement because Trump was insisting on calling it the “ Wuhan virus.
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Democrat presidential front runner Joe Biden called the coronavirus by the wrong name again during a virtual town hall on Friday.
The coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China. Joe Biden just referred to it as the “Luhan” virus. He has no clue what we’re fighting. This comes after he mixed up the coronavirus with SARS. pic.twitter.com/OkA5WjKnj1 — Trump War Room – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@TrumpWarRoom) March 27, 2020
Biden was criticizing President Trump for what he calls the spreading virus, and claimed the G7 was unable to come up with a unified statement because Trump was insisting on calling it the “Wuhan virus.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Crenshaw blasts Hillary Clinton’s criticism of Trump amid coronavirus crisis: ‘Now is not the time’

Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw blasted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday for her swipe against President Trump amid the growing coronavirus outbreak within the U.S. “ One of the things I talk a lot about is outrage culture and this newfound issue where we find the worst of each other , and we question each other ’ s intentions , and that happens all the time in politics… but now is not the time to do that , ” Crenshaw told “ Fox & Friends ” Sunday .
“ There is a pandemic going on and somebody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking political jabs at the president or her political opponents any time there ’ s an outcome that is unfortunate , but this isn ’ t the time .
This is a tragedy for all Americans and the entire world.
” Since the availability of testing kits has broadened in recent days , the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. has jumped .
Responding to an article by the New York Times headlined , “ The U.S. now leads the world in coronavirus cases , ” Clinton took the opportunity to knock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw blasted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday for her swipe against President Trump amid the growing coronavirus outbreak within the U.S.
“One of the things I talk a lot about is outrage culture and this newfound issue where we find the worst of each other, and we question each other’s intentions, and that happens all the time in politics… but now is not the time to do that,” Crenshaw told “Fox & Friends” Sunday.
Delete your account. This isn’t the time. This can’t be the new normal, where American tragedy is applauded for the sake of political opportunism. https://t.co/7aYatlS8jV — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) March 27, 2020
“There is a pandemic going on and somebody like Hillary Clinton is so used to taking political jabs at the president or her political opponents any time there’s an outcome that is unfortunate, but this isn’t the time. This is a tragedy for all Americans and the entire world.”
Since the availability of testing kits has broadened in recent days, the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. has jumped. Responding to an article by the New York Times headlined, “The U.S. now leads the world in coronavirus cases,” Clinton took the opportunity to knock her former 2016 rival on Twitter. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Biden Launches New Podcast to Help Provide a ‘Voice of Clarity’

Hunkered down in his Delaware home and looking for ways to connect with voters without holding rallies or town hall @ @ @ @ @ Biden ( D ) is starting a new podcast .
The description of the new @ @ @ @ @ s The Deal ” says Biden will give Americans a “ voice of clarity during @ @ @ @ @ to say the show will feature conversations “ with the nation ’ s top experts @ @ @ @ @ , compassion , and wisdom only Joe can deliver.
” Biden shared the news of @ @ @ @ @ tweet on Monday , “ Not a joke , folks , we just launched our @ @ @ @ @ s called ‘ Here ’ s the Deal.
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Hunkered down in his Delaware home and looking for ways to connect with voters without holding rallies or town hall events, presidential hopeful Joe Biden (D) is starting a new podcast.
The description of the new show titled “Here’s The Deal” says Biden will give Americans a “voice of clarity during uncertain times.”
It continues to say the show will feature conversations “with the nation’s top experts — paired with the heart, compassion, and wisdom only Joe can deliver.”
Biden shared the news of his new podcast in a tweet on Monday, “Not a joke, folks, we just launched our new podcast. It’s called ‘Here’s the Deal.’” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--CNN Analyst Joe Lockhart Rips Dr. Birx For Shredding Alarmist Theories: She’s A ‘Stepford Doc’

Dr. Deborah Birx is about to learn what happens to people when they go against the media ’ s narrative .
On Thursday , Dr. Birx instilled hope in the American people when she shredded some of the alarmist models being cited in the media , particularly , the Imperial College London Model that dramatically decreased its predicted number of COVID-19 cases from 500,000 to 20,000 .
“ I am sure many ever you saw the recent report out of the U.K. about them adjusting completely their needs , ” she said .
“ This is really quite important .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that said there would be 500,000 deaths in the U.K. and 2.2 million deaths in the United States .
They ’ ve adjusted that number in the U.K. to 20,000 .
So , half a million to 20,000 .
We are looking into this in great details to understand that adjustment.
” “ Models are models , ” she later said .
“ There is enough data now of the real experience with the Coronavirus on the ground to really make these predictions much more sound .
So , when people start talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected .
It ’ s very scary , but we don ’ t have data that matches that based on the experience.
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Dr. Deborah Birx is about to learn what happens to people when they go against the media’s narrative.
On Thursday, Dr. Birx instilled hope in the American people when she shredded some of the alarmist models being cited in the media, particularly, the Imperial College London Model that dramatically decreased its predicted number of COVID-19 cases from 500,000 to 20,000.
“I am sure many ever you saw the recent report out of the U.K. about them adjusting completely their needs,” she said. “This is really quite important. If you remember that was the report that said there would be 500,000 deaths in the U.K. and 2.2 million deaths in the United States. They’ve adjusted that number in the U.K. to 20,000. So, half a million to 20,000. We are looking into this in great details to understand that adjustment.”
Dr Birk has drunk the Kool Aid — Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) March 26, 2020
I, for one, am no longer interested in hearing from Dr. Brix. Her vouching for Trump’s vast scientific abilities from his business background was the breaking point. Stepford Doc — Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) March 27, 2020
“Models are models,” she later said. “There is enough data now of the real experience with the Coronavirus on the ground to really make these predictions much more sound. So, when people start talking about 20% of a population getting infected. It’s very scary, but we don’t have data that matches that based on the experience.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Coronavirus causing rise in drug, alcohol relapses among people in recovery, expert says

As the nation gets more stringent about non-essential travel and bans on group gatherings to slow the spread of coronavirus , one expert says the pandemic may result in an unintended rise in drug and alcohol relapses among those who are in recovery .
“ Yes , we are already starting to see an increase in relapses , ” Dayry Hulkow , M.S.
, a primary therapist at Arete Recovery , a Delphi Behavioral Health Group facility , told Fox News .
Hulkow did not indicate how many relapses she had seen among clients , but according to the American @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged 12 and older battled a substance use disorder in 2017 .
About 74 percent of those individuals reported an alcohol use disorder , while 38 percent reported an illicit drug use disorder .
Of those individuals , 8.5 million reported a mental health disorder in addition to a substance use disorder .
Mental health professionals have recently been speaking out about different ways to cope with isolation and anxiety regarding COVID-19 , which can also act as triggers for those in recovery , especially when coupled with canceled Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meetings .
“ Social support and active involvement in the program both play a huge role in recovery , ” Hulkow said .
“ In the absence of these , ‘ isolation ’ and ‘ emotional distress ’ can be significant ‘ triggers ’ to relapse .
Feelings of depression , anxiety , fear , uncertainty , loneliness and boredom can easily escalate particularly during this time.
” But , Hulkow said , there are still ways to lessen the risk , even in the days of social distancing and quarantine .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ to cope during this time such as : staying virtually engaged in the program , reading recovery-oriented literature , practicing prayer and meditation , engaging in healthy hobbies when possible , journaling thoughts and feelings , completing arts and crafts projects , being creative and staying present , ” she said .
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As the nation gets more stringent about non-essential travel and bans on group gatherings to slow the spread of coronavirus, one expert says the pandemic may result in an unintended rise in drug and alcohol relapses among those who are in recovery.
“Yes, we are already starting to see an increase in relapses,” Dayry Hulkow, M.S., a primary therapist at Arete Recovery, a Delphi Behavioral Health Group facility, told Fox News.
Hulkow did not indicate how many relapses she had seen among clients, but according to the American Addiction Center, over 19.7 million Americans aged 12 and older battled a substance use disorder in 2017. About 74 percent of those individuals reported an alcohol use disorder, while 38 percent reported an illicit drug use disorder. Of those individuals, 8.5 million reported a mental health disorder in addition to a substance use disorder.
Mental health professionals have recently been speaking out about different ways to cope with isolation and anxiety regarding COVID-19, which can also act as triggers for those in recovery, especially when coupled with canceled Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings.
“Social support and active involvement in the program both play a huge role in recovery,” Hulkow said. “In the absence of these, ‘isolation’ and ‘emotional distress’ can be significant ‘triggers’ to relapse. Feelings of depression, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, loneliness and boredom can easily escalate particularly during this time.”
But, Hulkow said, there are still ways to lessen the risk, even in the days of social distancing and quarantine.
“Recovering individuals can utilize different ‘tools’ to cope during this time such as: staying virtually engaged in the program, reading recovery-oriented literature, practicing prayer and meditation, engaging in healthy hobbies when possible, journaling thoughts and feelings, completing arts and crafts projects, being creative and staying present,” she said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--U.S. Army Corps to Build Hundreds of Temporary Hospitals for Coronavirus Crisis

U.S. officials want to build hundreds of temporary hospitals across the country to cope with the thousands of new coronavirus cases being diagnosed daily after the United States endured its deadliest day yet on Monday with 575 fatalities .
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , which converted a New York convention center into a 1,000-bed hospital in the space of a week , is searching for hotels , dormitories , convention centers and large open space to build as many as 341 temporary hospitals , the chief of corps said on Tuesday .
“ The scope is immense , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ corps told the ABC News “ Good Morning America ” program .
“ We ’ re looking right now at around 341 different facilities across all of the United States.
” The U.S. caseload rose by more than 20,000 confirmed cases on Monday , overwhelming hospitals that are running out of doctors , nurses , medical equipment and protective gear .
The number of U.S. dead climbed past 3,000 , more than the number who died in the attacks of Sept. 11 , 2001 , as the caseload rose to more than 163,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ official statistics .
U.S. officials estimate the death toll could reach 100,000 to 200,000 .
The corps , the engineering arm of the U.S. Army , joined with New York state officials to convert New York ’ s Jacob Javits Convention Center into a facility to treat non-coronavirus patients .
The conversion will relieve the pressure on hospitals treating patients with COVID-19 , the respiratory ailment caused by the novel coronavirus .
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U.S. officials want to build hundreds of temporary hospitals across the country to cope with the thousands of new coronavirus cases being diagnosed daily after the United States endured its deadliest day yet on Monday with 575 fatalities.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which converted a New York convention center into a 1,000-bed hospital in the space of a week, is searching for hotels, dormitories, convention centers and large open space to build as many as 341 temporary hospitals, the chief of corps said on Tuesday.
“The scope is immense,” Lieutenant General Todd Semonite of the corps told the ABC News “Good Morning America” program. “We’re looking right now at around 341 different facilities across all of the United States.”
The U.S. caseload rose by more than 20,000 confirmed cases on Monday, overwhelming hospitals that are running out of doctors, nurses, medical equipment and protective gear.
The number of U.S. dead climbed past 3,000, more than the number who died in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, as the caseload rose to more than 163,000, according to a Reuters tally of official statistics.
U.S. officials estimate the death toll could reach 100,000 to 200,000.
The corps, the engineering arm of the U.S. Army, joined with New York state officials to convert New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center into a facility to treat non-coronavirus patients. The conversion will relieve the pressure on hospitals treating patients with COVID-19, the respiratory ailment caused by the novel coronavirus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Elderly Woman Dies After Being Punched In Face For Not ‘Social Distancing’: Report

An 86-year-old woman has died after reportedly being punched in the face at a Brooklyn hospital by another patient for @ @ @ @ @ distancing.
” The elderly woman , Janie Marshall , was seeking treatment for a bowel @ @ @ @ @ assaulted , law enforcement sources told the New York Post .
“ Marshall was in @ @ @ @ @ city-run Woodhull Medical Center when she was smacked in the face by a 32-year-old patient @ @ @ @ @ treatment and got out of her nearby bed to launch the unprovoked attack , sources @ @ @ @ @ report said .
After the assault , Marshall was sent for a CT scan , @ @ @ @ @ , she was found dead at around 5:40 p.m. , apparently succumbing to the head @ @ @ @ @ .
The unnamed alleged attacker , who has an apparent record of arrests , told @ @ @ @ @ police officer that she punched the elderly woman because she “ didn ’ t stay @ @ @ @ @ ” – read more Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

An 86-year-old woman has died after reportedly being punched in the face at a Brooklyn hospital by another patient for apparently not properly “social distancing.”
The elderly woman, Janie Marshall, was seeking treatment for a bowel blockage when she was allegedly assaulted, law enforcement sources told the New York Post.
“Marshall was in the emergency room at the city-run Woodhull Medical Center when she was smacked in the face by a 32-year-old patient, who was awaiting psychiatric treatment and got out of her nearby bed to launch the unprovoked attack, sources said,” the Post report said.
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After the assault, Marshall was sent for a CT scan, the report said. However, she was found dead at around 5:40 p.m., apparently succumbing to the head injury while awaiting her exam.
The unnamed alleged attacker, who has an apparent record of arrests, told a Health and Hospitals Corp. police officer that she punched the elderly woman because she “didn’t stay more than 6 feet away.” – read more
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests

It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air , a new study released over the weekend suggests .
In a joint study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) , the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska , and others , researchers found genetic material from the virus that causes COVID-19 in air samples from both in and outside of confirmed coronavirus patients ’ rooms .
The findings offer “ limited evidence that some potential for airborne transmission exists , ” researchers said , though they warned that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Researchers , looking to better understand viral shedding of the novel virus , took air and surface samples from 11 patients ’ rooms during the initial isolation of 13 people who tested positive for COVID-19 .
The researchers found virus genetic material on commonly used items , such as toilets , but also in air samples , thus indicating that “ SARS-CoV-2 is widely disseminated in the environment.
” ( SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19 . )
Not only was the virus detected within COVID-19 patients ’ rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rooms where staff was moving in and out of doors were also positive , ” they wrote .
“ These findings indicate that disease might be spread through both direct ( droplet and person-to-person ) as well as indirect contact ( contaminated objects and airborne transmission ) and suggests airborne isolation precautions could be appropriate , ” they concluded , noting that the findings also suggest that COVID-19 patients , even those who are only mildly ill , “ may create aerosols of virus and contaminate surfaces that may pose a risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
In a joint study by the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska, and others, researchers found genetic material from the virus that causes COVID-19 in air samples from both in and outside of confirmed coronavirus patients’ rooms. The findings offer “limited evidence that some potential for airborne transmission exists,” researchers said, though they warned that the findings do not confirm airborne spread.
Researchers, looking to better understand viral shedding of the novel virus, took air and surface samples from 11 patients’ rooms during the initial isolation of 13 people who tested positive for COVID-19. The researchers found virus genetic material on commonly used items, such as toilets, but also in air samples, thus indicating that “SARS-CoV-2 is widely disseminated in the environment.” (SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19.)
Not only was the virus detected within COVID-19 patients’ rooms, “air samplers from hallways outside of rooms where [the] staff was moving in and out of doors were also positive,” they wrote.
“These findings indicate that disease might be spread through both direct (droplet and person-to-person) as well as indirect contact (contaminated objects and airborne transmission) and suggests airborne isolation precautions could be appropriate,” they concluded, noting that the findings also suggest that COVID-19 patients, even those who are only mildly ill, “may create aerosols of virus and contaminate surfaces that may pose a risk for transmission.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Report: Whistleblower Reveals Chinese Officials Ordered Company in U.S. to Stockpile Medical Supplie

Report: Whistleblower Reveals Chinese Officials Ordered Company in U.S. to Stockpile Medical Supplies and Send Them Back to China

The Sydney Morning Herald reported the Greenland Holdings Group instructed employees from receptionists to contract managers in its Sydney offices to find surgical masks , thermometers , antibacterial wipes , among other supplies , to ship to China .
“ Basically all employees , the majority of whom are Chinese , were asked to source whatever medical supplies they could , ” one company insider told the Herald .
The mission was conducted from January through February , according to the report .
The Greenland Holdings Group operates out of countries across the globe , and the directive was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Herald reported .
Employees were able to source “ pallet-loads ” of medical supplies and even posted updates of the efforts on social media .
In total , the company was able to secure 3 million masks , 700,000 hazmat suits , and 500,000 pairs of gloves from “ Australia , Canada , Turkey and other countries , ” according to a company newsletter .
“ There were numerous requests from the HR manager and even our direct reporting line prioritised the assisting of the company in gathering these supplies over other work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The real estate company confirmed the shipments to the Herald , saying it “ felt compelled … to assist in efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus , which had caused a shortage of crucial medical supplies in China.
” The Sydney office assisted “ by arranging for medical supplies to be dispatched to China , which at that time , was the epicentre of the outbreak.
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The Sydney Morning Herald reported the Greenland Holdings Group instructed employees from receptionists to contract managers in its Sydney offices to find surgical masks, thermometers, antibacterial wipes, among other supplies, to ship to China.
“Basically all employees, the majority of whom are Chinese, were asked to source whatever medical supplies they could,” one company insider told the Herald. The mission was conducted from January through February, according to the report.
The Greenland Holdings Group operates out of countries across the globe, and the directive was a “worldwide Greenland effort,” the Herald reported.
Employees were able to source “pallet-loads” of medical supplies and even posted updates of the efforts on social media. In total, the company was able to secure 3 million masks, 700,000 hazmat suits, and 500,000 pairs of gloves from “Australia, Canada, Turkey and other countries,” according to a company newsletter.
“There were numerous requests from the HR manager and even our direct reporting line [which] prioritised the assisting of the company in gathering these supplies over other work activities,” the insider said.
The real estate company confirmed the shipments to the Herald, saying it “felt compelled … to assist in efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, which had caused a shortage of crucial medical supplies in China.” The Sydney office assisted “by arranging for medical supplies to be dispatched to China, which at that time, was the epicentre of the outbreak.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--IV Vitamin C “Widely Used” To Treat COVID-19 In NY Hospitals

For years regulatory agencies like the FDA have subtly targeted the use of such things as intravenous vitamins .
One method they use to target the fabric of culture in which people utilize simple , naturopathic remedies is the stringent enforcement of any regulation they can think of .
It seems that the FDA targets regulatory violations supposedly committed by those who deal in naturopathic medicine far more than violations from Big Pharma .
In New York ’ s largest hospital system , urgently ill COVID-19 patients are now being given large doses of IV vitamin C , an article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of days ago .
Dr. Andrew G. Weber , a pulmonologist and critical-care specialist affiliated with two Northwell Health facilities on Long Island , said his intensive-care patients with the coronavirus immediately receive 1,500 milligrams of intravenous vitamin C. Identical amounts of the powerful antioxidant are then readministered three or four times a day , he said .
Each dose is more than 16 times the National Institutes of Health ’ s daily recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C , which is just 90 milligrams for adult men and 75 milligrams for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on experimental treatments administered to people with the coronavirus in Shanghai , China , Weber said .
“ The patients who received vitamin C did significantly better than those who did not get vitamin C , ” he said .
“ It helps a tremendous amount , but it is not highlighted because it ’ s not a sexy drug.
” ( source ) They say the decision to use IV C in New York was based on reports of its effectiveness in China , but vitamin C ’ s reputation in America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specifically in response to this virus .
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For years regulatory agencies like the FDA have subtly targeted the use of such things as intravenous vitamins.
One method they use to target the fabric of culture in which people utilize simple, naturopathic remedies is the stringent enforcement of any regulation they can think of. It seems that the FDA targets regulatory violations supposedly committed by those who deal in naturopathic medicine far more than violations from Big Pharma.
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In New York’s largest hospital system, urgently ill COVID-19 patients are now being given large doses of IV vitamin C, an article from the New York Post reported a couple of days ago.
Dr. Andrew G. Weber, a pulmonologist and critical-care specialist affiliated with two Northwell Health facilities on Long Island, said his intensive-care patients with the coronavirus immediately receive 1,500 milligrams of intravenous vitamin C.
Identical amounts of the powerful antioxidant are then readministered three or four times a day, he said.
Each dose is more than 16 times the National Institutes of Health’s daily recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C, which is just 90 milligrams for adult men and 75 milligrams for adult women.
The regimen is based on experimental treatments administered to people with the coronavirus in Shanghai, China, Weber said.
“The patients who received vitamin C did significantly better than those who did not get vitamin C,” he said.
“It helps a tremendous amount, but it is not highlighted because it’s not a sexy drug.” (source)
They say the decision to use IV C in New York was based on reports of its effectiveness in China, but vitamin C’s reputation in America far predates that info, although not specifically in response to this virus. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-03-31--Biden Says Trump Should Stop ‘Thinking out Loud’ and Start ‘Thinking Deeply’

Former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) says it is “ a little too harsh ” to suggest that @ @ @ @ @ blood on his hands ” because of his response to the coronavirus outbreak .
During @ @ @ @ @ s “ Meet The Press , ” Biden was asked if Trump is responsible for @ @ @ @ @ because of a “ slow ” response to the outbreak .
“ I think that @ @ @ @ @ harsh , ” Biden said , adding , “ Someone used the phrase the president @ @ @ @ @ He should stop thinking out loud and starting thinking deeply.
” He continued , “ @ @ @ @ @ the scientists before he speaks .
He should listen to the health experts .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) says it is “a little too harsh” to suggest that President Donald Trump has “blood on his hands” because of his response to the coronavirus outbreak.
During an interview on NBC’s “Meet The Press,” Biden was asked if Trump is responsible for deaths because of the coronavirus because of a “slow” response to the outbreak.
“I think that’s a little too harsh,” Biden said, adding, “Someone used the phrase the president just thinks out loud. He should stop thinking out loud and starting thinking deeply.”
He continued, “He should start listening to the scientists before he speaks. He should listen to the health experts. He should listen to his economists.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-31--Texas Tech Prof. Would ‘Reconsider’ Atheism if Donald Trump Dies of Chinese Virus

Texas Tech University Professor Richard Wigmans told his colleagues in an email last week that he might “ reconsider ” @ @ @ @ @ Trump died after contracting the Wuhan coronavirus .
According to a report by Campus Reform @ @ @ @ @ Wigmans has come under fire this week for an email he sent to faculty members @ @ @ @ @ he would reconsider his lack of faith in God if President Trump contracted the Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ , who focuses his researches particle physics , astrophysics , and cosmology , is referred @ @ @ @ @ as “ the world ’ s foremost expert on calorimetry ” for particle physics experiments @ @ @ @ @ measurement of the amount of heat that is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction @ @ @ @ @ an atheist , but if # 45 would die as a result of this virus @ @ @ @ @ ” Wigmans wrote in the email .
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Texas Tech University Professor Richard Wigmans told his colleagues in an email last week that he might “reconsider” his atheism if President Donald Trump died after contracting the Wuhan coronavirus.
According to a report by Campus Reform, Texas Tech Professor Richard Wigmans has come under fire this week for an email he sent to faculty members in which he suggested that he would reconsider his lack of faith in God if President Trump contracted the Wuhan coronavirus and died.
Wigmans, who focuses his researches particle physics, astrophysics, and cosmology, is referred to on his faculty profile as “the world’s foremost expert on calorimetry” for particle physics experiments. Calorimetry refers to the measurement of the amount of heat that is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.
“I am personally an atheist, but if #45 would die as a result of this virus, I might reconsider,” Wigmans wrote in the email. – READ MORE
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