truepundit--2020-03-21--Chloroquine Known as Effective Against Coronavirus Since 2005

The world economy is collapsing because of the terror and mounting death toll caused by the Coronavirus pandemic .
But the anti-malarial drug chloroquine is effective both as a prophylactic and treatment for the virus – and the medical establishment has known about this since at least the SARS coronavirus outbreak in 2005 .
What the hell is going on ?
Yesterday , I reported the existence of three studies , all claiming that chloroquine phosphate had proved effective in treating the COVID-19 .
This has since been confirmed by a more recent open-label non-randomised clinical trial in France by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just days ago .
The sample was small but the results were convincing .
As the summary reports : 100 % of patients that received a combination of HCQ and Azithromycin tested negative and were virologically cured within 6 days of treatment .
In addition , recent guidelines from South Korea and China report that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are effective antiviral therapeutic treatments for novel coronavirus .
But the story gets more extraordinary still .
It turns out that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has known since at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronaviruses .
In 2005 , Martin J Vincent et al published a study in Virology Journal titled ‘ Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread.
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The world economy is collapsing because of the terror and mounting death toll caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. But the anti-malarial drug chloroquine is effective both as a prophylactic and treatment for the virus – and the medical establishment has known about this since at least the SARS coronavirus outbreak in 2005. What the hell is going on?
Yesterday, I reported the existence of three studies, all claiming that chloroquine phosphate had proved effective in treating the COVID-19.
This has since been confirmed by a more recent open-label non-randomised clinical trial in France by Didier Raoult M.D/Ph.D et al, completed just days ago. The sample was small but the results were convincing.
As the summary reports: 100% of patients that received a combination of HCQ and Azithromycin tested negative and were virologically cured within 6 days of treatment.
In addition, recent guidelines from South Korea and China report that hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are effective antiviral therapeutic treatments for novel coronavirus.
But the story gets more extraordinary still. It turns out that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has known since at least 2005 that chloroquine is effective against coronaviruses.
In 2005, Martin J Vincent et al published a study in Virology Journal titled ‘Chloroquine is a potent inhibitor of SARS coronavirus infection and spread.’ – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-20--CASH GRAB: Two GOP senators face questions over stock sales ahead of the market’s coronavirus slide

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr , R-N.C. , is facing questions about his decision to sell between $ 630,000 and $ 1.7 million worth of stock one week before global financial markets began a historic slide in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
A second Republican senator , Georgia ’ s Kelly Loeffler , also sold large amounts of stock in late January and early February , when U.S. markets were hitting all-time highs .
Both Burr and Loeffler have received non-public information about the global spread of coronavirus from Executive Branch officials , who have been briefing senators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement Friday , Burr said his decision to off-load his stock was based “ solely on public news reports , ” including those from CNBC .
“ Understanding the assumption many could make in hindsight however , I spoke this morning with the chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee and asked him to open a complete review of the matter with full transparency , ” Burr said .
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Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., is facing questions about his decision to sell between $630,000 and $1.7 million worth of stock one week before global financial markets began a historic slide in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A second Republican senator, Georgia’s Kelly Loeffler, also sold large amounts of stock in late January and early February, when U.S. markets were hitting all-time highs.
Both Burr and Loeffler have received non-public information about the global spread of coronavirus from Executive Branch officials, who have been briefing senators regularly since at least January.
In a statement Friday, Burr said his decision to off-load his stock was based “solely on public news reports,” including those from CNBC.
“Understanding the assumption many could make in hindsight however, I spoke this morning with the chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee and asked him to open a complete review of the matter with full transparency,” Burr said.
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truepundit--2020-03-20--French Peer-Reviewed Study: Our Treatment Cured 100% Of Coronavirus Patients

On Wednesday , Gregory Rigano , an advisor to the Stanford University School of Medicine , claimed that a world-renowned @ @ @ @ @ promising cure for coronavirus .
He tweeted : “ Full peer-reviewed study has been released @ @ @ @ @ PhD .
After 6 days 100 % of patients treated with HCQ + Azithromycin were @ @ @ @ @ Fox News Wednesday night , Rigano followed up by stating : And I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ of this morning , about 5:00 this morning , a well-controlled peer-reviewed study carried out @ @ @ @ @ disease specialist in the world—Didier Raoult , MD , PhD—out of the south of France @ @ @ @ @ 40 patients , again , a well-controlled peer review study , that showed a 100 @ @ @ @ @ .
The study was released this morning on my Twitter account , @ Riganoesq as @ @ @ @ @ website , @ covidtrial.io .
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On Wednesday, Gregory Rigano, an advisor to the Stanford University School of Medicine, claimed that a world-renowned French researcher had tested a promising cure for coronavirus.
He tweeted: “Full peer-reviewed study has been released by Didier Raoult MD, PhD. After 6 days 100% of patients treated with HCQ + Azithromycin were virologically cured.”
UPDATE: Full peer reviewed study has been released by Didier Raoult MD, PhD https://t.co/DzFTv13wYn. After 6 days 100% of patients treated with HCQ + Azithromycin were virologically cured p-value <.0001https://t.co/vttAIWbPwJ — Gregory Rigano (@RiganoESQ) March 18, 2020
Appearing on Fox News Wednesday night, Rigano followed up by stating: And I’m here to report that as of this morning, about 5:00 this morning, a well-controlled peer-reviewed study carried out by the most eminent infectious disease specialist in the world—Didier Raoult, MD, PhD—out of the south of France, in which he enrolled 40 patients, again, a well-controlled peer review study, that showed a 100 percent cure rate against coronavirus. The study was released this morning on my Twitter account, @Riganoesq as well as our most recent website, @covidtrial.io. The study was recently accepted to the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents by Elsevier. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-20--California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces statewide coronavirus ‘stay at home’ order

California Gov .
Gavin Newsom on Thursday evening announced he ’ s enacting a “ statewide order ” for its nearly 40 million residents to “ stay at home , ” a wide-reaching measure for the most populous state in the country as the coronavirus spreads .
The order took effect midnight on Friday morning .
It prohibits gatherings outside and requires nonessential businesses to close in an effort to slow the spread of the virus .
“ We need to bend the curve in the state of California , ” Newsom said during a news conference .
“ There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People , I think , recognize the need to do more .
They will adjust and adapt as they have.
” He added , “ This is a moment we need to make tough decisions .
This is a moment where we need some straight talk and we need to tell people the truth.
” Public events have been canceled and bars , dine-in restaurants , gyms and clubs will be closed .
Essential services such as grocery stores , pharmacies and banks will stay open .
Newsom ’ s office projected the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Californias within two months , according to a letter he sent to President Trump on Wednesday where he said the state has been disproportionality impacted .
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday evening announced he’s enacting a “statewide order” for its nearly 40 million residents to “stay at home,” a wide-reaching measure for the most populous state in the country as the coronavirus spreads.
The order took effect midnight on Friday morning. It prohibits gatherings outside and requires nonessential businesses to close in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.
“We need to bend the curve in the state of California,” Newsom said during a news conference. “There’s a social contract here. People, I think, recognize the need to do more. They will adjust and adapt as they have.”
He added, “This is a moment we need to make tough decisions. This is a moment where we need some straight talk and we need to tell people the truth.”
Public events have been canceled and bars, dine-in restaurants, gyms and clubs will be closed. Essential services such as grocery stores, pharmacies and banks will stay open.
Newsom’s office projected the virus will infect more than half of Californias within two months, according to a letter he sent to President Trump on Wednesday where he said the state has been disproportionality impacted. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-20--‘The Party Is Over’: Florida Governor Shuts Down Spring Break (VIDEO)

Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis ( R. ) announced the state ’ s beaches will be closed to prevent defiant @ @ @ @ @ spreading the coronavirus , in accordance with CDC guidelines .
“ The message I think @ @ @ @ @ party is over in Florida , ” DeSantis said on Fox & Friends Thursday .
@ @ @ @ @ going to be able to congregate on any beach in the state .
Many of @ @ @ @ @ like to go to , whether it ’ s Miami Beach , Fort Lauderdale , @ @ @ @ @ entirely for the time being.
” On Wednesday the governor called for bars and clubs @ @ @ @ @ for restaurants to limit their capacity .
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R.) announced the state’s beaches will be closed to prevent defiant spring breakers from congregating and spreading the coronavirus, in accordance with CDC guidelines.
“The message I think for spring breakers is the party is over in Florida,” DeSantis said on Fox & Friends Thursday. “You’re not going to be able to congregate on any beach in the state. Many of the hot spots that people like to go to, whether it’s Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Clearwater Beach are closed entirely for the time being.”
On Wednesday the governor called for bars and clubs to close down, and for restaurants to limit their capacity. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-20--Gasoline hits 99 cents at Kentucky station, sells out

The price of a gallon of gasoline has hit 99 cents at a station in Kentucky .
GasBuddy analyst Patrick @ @ @ @ @ by users of the GasBuddy app that the Spur 7 BP in on state route @ @ @ @ @ below a buck .
Don ’ t head there looking for a deal right now @ @ @ @ @ employee at the station told Fox News Autos that the price was already 99 cents @ @ @ @ @ ’ re currently sold out of fuel and didn ’ t know when the pumps @ @ @ @ @ Commenters on Gas Buddy say the station is known for its low prices and is @ @ @ @ @ Haan earlier this week predicted that the nationwide average , currently $ 2.20 , could @ @ @ @ @ and that 99 cents would be a reality at some locations .
A combination of @ @ @ @ @ and Russia with falling demand from efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus are @ @ @ @ @ read more Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The price of a gallon of gasoline has hit 99 cents at a station in Kentucky.
GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan was tipped off by users of the GasBuddy app that the Spur 7 BP in on state route 25 in London had dropped below a buck.
Don’t head there looking for a deal right now, though, because an employee at the station told Fox News Autos that the price was already 99 cents on Wednesday and that they’re currently sold out of fuel and didn’t know when the pumps would be open again. Commenters on Gas Buddy say the station is known for its low prices and is often very busy.
De Haan earlier this week predicted that the nationwide average, currently $2.20, could soon drop to $1.49 and that 99 cents would be a reality at some locations. A combination of increased supply in Saudi Arabia and Russia with falling demand from efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus are driving the trend. – read more
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truepundit--2020-03-20--EXCLUSIVE: DEM Sen. Feinstein Dumps $6 MILLION in Biotech Stock Before Company Chairman and Co-Found

EXCLUSIVE: DEM Sen. Feinstein Dumps $6 MILLION in Biotech Stock Before Company Chairman and Co-Founder QUARANTINED WITH CORONAVIRUS

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California sold off stocks worth several millions of dollars before the coronavirus outbreak crashed the @ @ @ @ @ financial disclosure reports — but the emerging scandal gets even more alarming .
Feinstein , @ @ @ @ @ Senate Judiciary Committee , and her husband sold between $ 1.5 million and $ 6 @ @ @ @ @ company Allogene Therapeutics , between Jan. 31 and Feb. 18 .
And as detailed on @ @ @ @ @ Friday morning , Allogene ’ s co-founder and executive chairman has been quarantined for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ unfolding scandal on a special breaking news podcast segment .
Allogene and its co-founder were @ @ @ @ @ a vaccine for COVID-19 and according to the company , its cofounder has been quarantined @ @ @ @ @ shares the Feinstein ’ s held in Allogene have dropped 20 to 25 percent in @ @ @ @ @ liquidated .
This Story is developing .
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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California sold off stocks worth several millions of dollars before the coronavirus outbreak crashed the stock market, according to financial disclosure reports — but the emerging scandal gets even more alarming.
Feinstein, the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and her husband sold between $1.5 million and $6 million of stock in biotech company Allogene Therapeutics, between Jan. 31 and Feb. 18. And as detailed on the Thomas Paine Podcast early Friday morning, Allogene’s co-founder and executive chairman has been quarantined for COVID-19. Thomas Paine detailed the unfolding scandal on a special breaking news podcast segment. Allogene and its co-founder were reportedly working to help pinpoint a vaccine for COVID-19 and according to the company, its cofounder has been quarantined since last week. The shares the Feinstein’s held in Allogene have dropped 20 to 25 percent in value since the stock was liquidated. This Story is developing. (Listen to the Special Report Below)
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truepundit--2020-03-19--ICE will STOP immigration enforcement; Homeland Security Buckles to pro-immigrant activists

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Wednesday it will stop the majority of its arrests of undocumented immigrants as a @ @ @ @ @ .
The agency says it will focus its attention and resources on capturing those who @ @ @ @ @ risk or who have committed serious criminal acts .
The decision is one of several @ @ @ @ @ hamper President Donald Trump ’ s aggressive immigration crackdown .
According to a statement from @ @ @ @ @ adopted the temporary policy to ‘ ensure the welfare and safety of the general public @ @ @ @ @ agents.
’ ICE has close to 38,000 undocumented immigrants under detention .
The agency also @ @ @ @ @ arrest anyone near hospitals or health clinics ‘ except in the most extraordinary of circumstances @ @ @ @ @ reported that many undocumented immigrants were shying away from seeking health advice over fears that @ @ @ @ @ fall under President Donald Trump ’ s ‘ public charge rule.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Wednesday it will stop the majority of its arrests of undocumented immigrants as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The agency says it will focus its attention and resources on capturing those who may be a public safety risk or who have committed serious criminal acts.
The decision is one of several recent emergency moves that could hamper President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.
According to a statement from the agency, it has adopted the temporary policy to ‘ensure the welfare and safety of the general public as well as officers and agents.’
ICE has close to 38,000 undocumented immigrants under detention.
The agency also said it wouldn’t arrest anyone near hospitals or health clinics ‘except in the most extraordinary of circumstances,’ after pro-immigrant activists reported that many undocumented immigrants were shying away from seeking health advice over fears that they would be arrested and fall under President Donald Trump’s ‘public charge rule.’ READ MORE:
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Chinese tycoon vanishes after calling Xi a ‘clown,’ slamming government’s handling of COVID-19

An outspoken tycoon who blasted Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party for their abysmal handling of the coronavirus has gone missing , his friends say .
Ren Zhiqiang , a retired real estate executive , has never been shy about sharing his feelings toward people in power .
In fact , last month he called Xi , one of China ’ s most powerful leaders in modern history , a “ clown ” and slammed the government ’ s efforts to contain COVID-19 .
An essay Ren shared with friends in recent weeks took aim at a speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told friends that he “ saw not an emperor standing there exhibiting his ‘ new clothes , ’ but a clown stripped naked who insisted he continue being emperor , ” according to the China Digital Times , a U.S.-based website .
Ren also cited a “ crisis of governance ” within the Communist Party and suggested Beijing ’ s lack of a free press and free speech has helped suppress vital information about the virus which has morphed into a global pandemic and claimed the lives of 6,470 people worldwide .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deaths .
Ren ’ s close confidant , Wang Ying , told Reuters no one has been able to contact Ren since March 12 .
“ Ren Zhiqiang is a public figure and his disappearance is widely known , ” she said .
“ The institutions responsible for this need to give a reasonable and legal explanation for this as soon as possible.
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An outspoken tycoon who blasted Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party for their abysmal handling of the coronavirus has gone missing, his friends say.
Ren Zhiqiang, a retired real estate executive, has never been shy about sharing his feelings toward people in power. In fact, last month he called Xi, one of China’s most powerful leaders in modern history, a “clown” and slammed the government’s efforts to contain COVID-19.
An essay Ren shared with friends in recent weeks took aim at a speech Xi made on Feb. 23. Ren told friends that he “saw not an emperor standing there exhibiting his ‘new clothes,’ but a clown stripped naked who insisted he continue being emperor,” according to the China Digital Times, a U.S.-based website.
Ren also cited a “crisis of governance” within the Communist Party and suggested Beijing’s lack of a free press and free speech has helped suppress vital information about the virus which has morphed into a global pandemic and claimed the lives of 6,470 people worldwide. In China, there have been 3,192 reported deaths.
Ren’s close confidant, Wang Ying, told Reuters no one has been able to contact Ren since March 12.
“Ren Zhiqiang is a public figure and his disappearance is widely known,” she said. “The institutions responsible for this need to give a reasonable and legal explanation for this as soon as possible.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--US Postpones April 15 Tax Deadline By 90 Days

In news that will delight millions of Americans – at least those who end up owing Uncle Sam a tax bill instead of getting a refund – the US government will postpone the April 15 tax-payment deadline for tens of millions of taxpayers by 90 days , giving Americans roughly 3 months pay their 2019 income-tax bills in an unprecedented move .
The IRS , under the authority of President Trump ’ s national-emergency declaration , will waive interest and penalties as well , Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at the White House Tuesday .
The delay will be available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or less and corporations that owe $ 10 million or less .
The extension was granted to give taxpayers a financial cushion as households and businesses cope with the sudden crash in economic activity caused by the coronavirus outbreak which has brought the US economy to a halt .
The move could provide households with hundreds of billions of dollars in temporary liquidity , Mnuchin said last week in previewing the government ’ s actions .
“ We are going to use all the tools we have , ” Mr. Mnuchin said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have , we ’ re going to go to Congress.
” Meanwhile , those who are owed money from Uncle Sam will get it as the IRS will continue to process tax refunds , and Mnuchin urged people who can file their tax returns to do so .
Many taxpayers who expect refunds file soon after the IRS opens filing in late January .
That is particularly true for low-income households that benefit from the earned-income tax credit , which gives them cash .
About three-quarters of households typically receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process returns and send out cash .
However , people who file closer to the deadline typically owe money and are waiting to pay .
They will benefit the most from Tuesday ’ s announcement , as will businesses that are worried about their cash flow .
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In news that will delight millions of Americans – at least those who end up owing Uncle Sam a tax bill instead of getting a refund – the US government will postpone the April 15 tax-payment deadline for tens of millions of taxpayers by 90 days, giving Americans roughly 3 months pay their 2019 income-tax bills in an unprecedented move.
The IRS, under the authority of President Trump’s national-emergency declaration, will waive interest and penalties as well, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at the White House Tuesday. The delay will be available to people who owe $1 million or less and corporations that owe $10 million or less.
The extension was granted to give taxpayers a financial cushion as households and businesses cope with the sudden crash in economic activity caused by the coronavirus outbreak which has brought the US economy to a halt. The move could provide households with hundreds of billions of dollars in temporary liquidity, Mnuchin said last week in previewing the government’s actions.
“We are going to use all the tools we have,” Mr. Mnuchin said on Tuesday. “And what tools we don’t have, we’re going to go to Congress.”
Meanwhile, those who are owed money from Uncle Sam will get it as the IRS will continue to process tax refunds, and Mnuchin urged people who can file their tax returns to do so. Many taxpayers who expect refunds file soon after the IRS opens filing in late January. That is particularly true for low-income households that benefit from the earned-income tax credit, which gives them cash.
About three-quarters of households typically receive refunds, and the IRS will still process returns and send out cash. However, people who file closer to the deadline typically owe money and are waiting to pay. They will benefit the most from Tuesday’s announcement, as will businesses that are worried about their cash flow. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Bernie Sanders Campaign Says Reporting That He is Dropping Out is ‘Absolutely False’

Bernie Sanders ’ campaign is being forced to push back on reports that he is suspending his campaign after Axios @ @ @ @ @ dropping out .
Axios began their story , titled , “ Bernie Sanders suspends presidential @ @ @ @ @ , “ Bernie Sanders is suspending his presidential campaign after Joe Biden swept all three @ @ @ @ @ further extending his delegate lead , according to a source familiar.
” The story went @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s an end to the campaign of the leading progressive in the race @ @ @ @ @ seemed to be the clear front-runner for the Democratic nomination less then a month ago @ @ @ @ @ the presumptive nominee four months before the party ’ s convention in Milwaukee.
” The @ @ @ @ @ Twitter where reporters seemed largely confused and Sanders ’ campaign communications director tweeted that the @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Bernie Sanders’ campaign is being forced to push back on reports that he is suspending his campaign after Axios initially reported that he was dropping out.
Axios began their story, titled, “Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign” with the line, “Bernie Sanders is suspending his presidential campaign after Joe Biden swept all three primary states on Tuesday, further extending his delegate lead, according to a source familiar.”
The story went on to say, “It’s an end to the campaign of the leading progressive in the race — and the candidate who seemed to be the clear front-runner for the Democratic nomination less then a month ago. It also makes Biden the presumptive nominee four months before the party’s convention in Milwaukee.”
The reporting quickly went viral on Twitter where reporters seemed largely confused and Sanders’ campaign communications director tweeted that the reporting was “absolutely false.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Report: Senior Obama DOJ Officials Privately Suggested Flynn Didn’t Lie to FBI

Top officials from the Obama-era U.S. Department of Justice ( DOJ ) privately told Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller that they were concerned about the FBI ’ s conduct in investigating President Donald Trump ’ s former national security advisor Michael Flynn .
The officials suggested that retired Lt. Gen. Flynn did not lie to the FBI about his dealings with Russia despite claims to the contrary and added credence to assertions that the DOJ coerced the former White House official into making a guilty plea on a charge of lying to the bureau .
Mueller ’ s Russia collusion hoax @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plea for allegedly lying to the FBI , which resulted in a conviction .
Flynn ’ s defense lawyer , Sidney Powell , however , has officially requested to withdraw the retired general ’ s guilty plea on lying to the FBI and have the case dismissed .
Over the weekend , President Donald Trump said he is “ strongly considering ” offering Flynn a full pardon .
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is one of the officials who raised concerns about the FBI investigators ’ treatment of Flynn , the Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journalist John Solomon revealed on Monday .
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Top officials from the Obama-era U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) privately told Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller that they were concerned about the FBI’s conduct in investigating President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor Michael Flynn.
The officials suggested that retired Lt. Gen. Flynn did not lie to the FBI about his dealings with Russia despite claims to the contrary and added credence to assertions that the DOJ coerced the former White House official into making a guilty plea on a charge of lying to the bureau.
Breaking: Senior Obama DOJ officials privately told Mueller they were alarmed by FBI treatment of Flynn, memos show. Believed threat of Logan Act prosecution was a “stretch” and Flynn was not properly allowed to have legal counsel. https://t.co/4Z2FuoPPjX — John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) March 16, 2020
Mueller’s Russia collusion hoax investigation led to Flynn making a guilty plea for allegedly lying to the FBI, which resulted in a conviction.
Flynn’s defense lawyer, Sidney Powell, however, has officially requested to withdraw the retired general’s guilty plea on lying to the FBI and have the case dismissed.
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he is “strongly considering” offering Flynn a full pardon.
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates is one of the officials who raised concerns about the FBI investigators’ treatment of Flynn, the Just the News outlet founded by award-winning investigative journalist John Solomon revealed on Monday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Ilhan Omar praises Trump’s ‘incredible’ response to coronavirus pandemic

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar unexpectedly praised President Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday night , saying it was “ incredible and the right response in this critical time.
” Omar , normally a staunch critic of the White House who herself has repeatedly drawn the president ’ s ire , went on to quote Rep. Ayanna Pressley , D-Mass.
, as saying “ unprecedented times require unprecedented leadership ” — and , Omar added , “ we are seeing that in our country right now.
” “ Finally , we should never let politics get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Omar concluded .
“ This is a great start and hope others will be part of a united front to push for good policies that will help us work through the economic anxiety the country is feeling right now.
” Omar was responding to a post by The Intercept ’ s Lee Fang , who noted : “ Trump suspending mortgage foreclosures , demanding cash payments to Americans , now invoking the Defense Production Act to force private firms to produce needed supplies is incredible .
Kind of a shell shock for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Obama years.
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Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar unexpectedly praised President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday night, saying it was “incredible and the right response in this critical time.”
Omar, normally a staunch critic of the White House who herself has repeatedly drawn the president’s ire, went on to quote Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., as saying “unprecedented times require unprecedented leadership” — and, Omar added, “we are seeing that in our country right now.”
“Finally, we should never let politics get in the way of good policy,” Omar concluded. “This is a great start and hope others will be part of a united front to push for good policies that will help us work through the economic anxiety the country is feeling right now.”
Politics aside, this is incredible and the right response in this critical time. 👏🏽 https://t.co/MUzGkAxNaO — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 19, 2020
Finally, we should never let politics get in the way of good policy. This is a great start and hope others will be part of a united front to push for good policies that will help us work through the economic anxiety the country is feeling right now. — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 19, 2020
Omar was responding to a post by The Intercept’s Lee Fang, who noted: “Trump suspending mortgage foreclosures, demanding cash payments to Americans, now invoking the Defense Production Act to force private firms to produce needed supplies is incredible. Kind of a shell shock for anyone who reported on any economic policies in the Obama years.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--United States To ‘Swiftly Turn Back’ Illegal Immigrants From Mexico At Southern Border

The United States will crack down on illegal immigration across its southern border , the New York Times reports Wednesday , and has pledged to “ swiftly turn back ” all unauthorized individuals , including those with foreign passports and those seeking asylum .
The news comes as the Trump administration considers a full border lockdown , drastically limiting border crossings not just from Mexico , but also from Canada .
The United States has already taken measures to halt the flow of both immigrants and visitors from Europe and Asia .
Mexico has yet to take drastic measures to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Trump administration officials fear that , though few cases have been resported , immigrants , visitors , and asylum seekers who travel from Central America and through Mexico may carry or come into contact with the virus .
“ The administration officials said the ports of entry would remain open to American citizens , green-card holders and foreigners with proper documentation , ” the NYT says .
“ Some foreigners would be blocked , including Europeans currently subject to earlier travel restrictions imposed by the administration .
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The United States will crack down on illegal immigration across its southern border, the New York Times reports Wednesday, and has pledged to “swiftly turn back” all unauthorized individuals, including those with foreign passports and those seeking asylum.
The news comes as the Trump administration considers a full border lockdown, drastically limiting border crossings not just from Mexico, but also from Canada. The United States has already taken measures to halt the flow of both immigrants and visitors from Europe and Asia.
Mexico has yet to take drastic measures to control the spread of the dreaded coronavirus and Trump administration officials fear that, though few cases have been resported, immigrants, visitors, and asylum seekers who travel from Central America and through Mexico may carry or come into contact with the virus.
“The administration officials said the ports of entry would remain open to American citizens, green-card holders and foreigners with proper documentation,” the NYT says. “Some foreigners would be blocked, including Europeans currently subject to earlier travel restrictions imposed by the administration. The points of entry will also be open to commercial traffic.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--CNN Anchor Doubles Down On Trump Praise After Left-Wing Backlash

CNN anchor Dana Bash was hit with swift backlash from the Left after she applauded President Donald Trump for his @ @ @ @ @ , or COVID-19 , on Tuesday via CNN airwaves .
Bash noted of Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ and called him the “ kind of leader that people need ” in this time @ @ @ @ @ am going to lose my mind , ” posted Erick Fernandez , formerly of HuffPost @ @ @ @ @ he was attacking state governors on Twitter .
What on earth is wrong with you @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m in the twilight zone and he ’ s getting celebrated for not @ @ @ @ @ But he ’ s still doing it on Twitter !
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CNN anchor Dana Bash was hit with swift backlash from the Left after she applauded President Donald Trump for his efforts combating the China-originated coronavirus, or COVID-19, on Tuesday via CNN airwaves.
Bash noted of Trump’s impressive “tone” and called him the “kind of leader that people need” in this time of crisis.
As I said in the clip you posted below, this is a moment to be non-partisan, American and human – & the TONE the president set at today & yesterday’s PRESSERS were remarkably different and welcomed. That’s a fact. Let’s all take a breath and remember we are all in this together. https://t.co/bx9uLuvkOI — Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) March 17, 2020
“I am going to lose my mind,” posted Erick Fernandez, formerly of HuffPost. “Just this morning he was attacking state governors on Twitter. What on earth is wrong with you, [Dana Bash]? I feel like I’m in the twilight zone and he’s getting celebrated for not doing his usual mudslinging. But he’s still doing it on Twitter!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Trump Closing U.S. Border With Canada

Trump Closing U.S. Border With Canada

On Wednesday morning , President Trump announced that the United States would temporarily close its border with Canada .
He wrote on Twitter : “ We will be , by mutual consent , temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic .
Trade will not be affected .
Details to follow !
” The Globe and Mail reported on Tuesday night : An official said the two countries are in advanced talks but are still working out the details , including what the definition of non-essential travelers will be .
Generally speaking , the official defined non-essential travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ federal government has stressed that border closures will not affect Canadians and permanent residents returning to the country … There is more work to be done to finalize the deal , the official said , but they underscored the partial shutdown would still allow for medical supplies , food and other goods to continue to cross the border .
Both countries want to keep going with trade and commerce , the official said .
That includes things such as auto parts , which the official said would continue to be moved .
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On Wednesday morning, President Trump announced that the United States would temporarily close its border with Canada. He wrote on Twitter: “We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!”
The Globe and Mail reported on Tuesday night: An official said the two countries are in advanced talks but are still working out the details, including what the definition of non-essential travelers will be. Generally speaking, the official defined non-essential travel as tourism and cross-border shoppers. The federal government has stressed that border closures will not affect Canadians and permanent residents returning to the country …
There is more work to be done to finalize the deal, the official said, but they underscored the partial shutdown would still allow for medical supplies, food and other goods to continue to cross the border. Both countries want to keep going with trade and commerce, the official said. That includes things such as auto parts, which the official said would continue to be moved. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--First person dosed in US study for potential coronavirus vaccine, officials say

The first-ever clinical trial in a quest for a coronavirus vaccine began Monday as the first injections were administered at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle .
Four volunteer participants were given injections of a vaccine created by Moderna Inc. in collaboration with the Vaccine Research Center ( VRC ) and the National Institue of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) .
Phase 1 of the study is intended to test the safety of three dose levels of the new vaccine — mRNA-1273 — named after the genetic material that makes up the injections and which researchers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This study is the first step in the clinical development of an mRNA vaccine ” against coronavirus , said Dr. Tal Zaks , chief medical officer at Moderna , in a statement .
The trial will include 45 healthy adults ages 18 to 55 .
Each participant will receive two shots , 28 days apart .
Three different doses will be tested on 15 people each and the participants will be studied to determine whether the vaccine is safe .
In addition , all of the participants will be checked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to determine whether the vaccine is revving up their immune systems to make antibodies that can stop the virus from replicating and prevent the illness it causes .
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The first-ever clinical trial in a quest for a coronavirus vaccine began Monday as the first injections were administered at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle.
Four volunteer participants were given injections of a vaccine created by Moderna Inc. in collaboration with the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) and the National Institue of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Phase 1 of the study is intended to test the safety of three dose levels of the new vaccine — mRNA-1273 — named after the genetic material that makes up the injections and which researchers say can produce a vaccine very quickly.
“This study is the first step in the clinical development of an mRNA vaccine” against coronavirus, said Dr. Tal Zaks, chief medical officer at Moderna, in a statement.
The trial will include 45 healthy adults ages 18 to 55. Each participant will receive two shots, 28 days apart. Three different doses will be tested on 15 people each and the participants will be studied to determine whether the vaccine is safe.
In addition, all of the participants will be checked for side effects and have their blood tested to determine whether the vaccine is revving up their immune systems to make antibodies that can stop the virus from replicating and prevent the illness it causes. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Whoopi Goldberg uses coronavirus to attack Trump: Mother Nature did this to us, not China

Whoopi Goldberg became the latest celebrity to politicize coronavirus as an attack on President Donald Trump today when she insisted that the virus came from “ Mother Nature ” instead of from China .
The coronavirus did in fact originate in China .
On this morning ’ s episode of the ABC talk show “ The View , ” Goldberg and her fellow co-hosts discussed Trump referring to coronavirus as the “ China Virus , ” something that the mainstream media was doing until a very short time ago .
“ I mean , and clearly he ’ s trying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Goldberg said .
“ I don ’ t really , I don ’ t recall hearing— I don ’ t recall hearing China say the military gave it to them .
I remember them trying to quell this pandemic .
Am I crazy ?
” “ I was uncomfortable , and I remain uncomfortable , Whoopi , when they ’ re saying , you know , this is the Chinese virus , this is the Wuhan virus , ” her co-host Sunny Hostin said .
“ I don ’ t think this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think when the Swine flu in 1998 originated here in the United States , we didn ’ t hear people saying , this is the American Swine flu .
But then again , if it is true that China is saying that the American military gave it to the Chinese , then our president is someone that is a counter-puncher , and we know that , and so this was to be expected that he would counter-punch.
” “ He also makes things up .
He makes things up to cover his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You know , people as we ’ ve seen , people start punching people , Asian folks out , you know , will attack .
So we need to stop calling it or labeling it like it ’ s they did it to us .
Mother Nature really did this to us.
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Whoopi Goldberg became the latest celebrity to politicize coronavirus as an attack on President Donald Trump today when she insisted that the virus came from “Mother Nature” instead of from China. The coronavirus did in fact originate in China.
On this morning’s episode of the ABC talk show “The View,” Goldberg and her fellow co-hosts discussed Trump referring to coronavirus as the “China Virus,” something that the mainstream media was doing until a very short time ago.
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“I mean, and clearly he’s trying to pin the blame on China,” Goldberg said. “I don’t really, I don’t recall hearing— I don’t recall hearing China say the military gave it to them. I remember them trying to quell this pandemic. Am I crazy?”
“I was uncomfortable, and I remain uncomfortable, Whoopi, when they’re saying, you know, this is the Chinese virus, this is the Wuhan virus,” her co-host Sunny Hostin said. “I don’t think this is the time to do that. I think when the Swine flu in 1998 originated here in the United States, we didn’t hear people saying, this is the American Swine flu. But then again, if it is true that China is saying that the American military gave it to the Chinese, then our president is someone that is a counter-puncher, and we know that, and so this was to be expected that he would counter-punch.”
“He also makes things up. He makes things up to cover his behind,” Goldberg said of Trump. “You know, people as we’ve seen, people start punching people, Asian folks out, you know, will attack. So we need to stop calling it or labeling it like it ’s they did it to us. Mother Nature really did this to us.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Hunter Biden Founded a Now-Defunct Record Production Company in 2018

Hunter Biden , the son of former vice president Joe Biden , cofounded a record production company in 2018 that recently defaulted on its mortgage payments and went into foreclosure on its studio , state records show .
The company , Biden Enterprise LLC , which claims to work with rising hip hop and country artists , was registered in a Las Vegas suburb and listed Robert Hunter Biden and Michael Elisaldez as directors .
Elisaldez , a 42-year-old Californian who described Hunter Biden as a “ good friend ” in social media posts , boasted about working with singers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ influencer Kristen Strout and former Family Matters star Darius McCrary .
Elisaldez also posted videos of himself riding on private jets , hanging out with bikini models , and ordering bottle service at Las Vegas nightclubs .
“ You have to live for your work .
Don ’ t know how to stop can ’ t stop .
The world can ’ t see us coming .
Hoody mobbing .
This ain ’ t a game we live for this music $ h !
t , ” wrote Elsaldez in one Instagram post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Hunter Biden, the son of former vice president Joe Biden, cofounded a record production company in 2018 that recently defaulted on its mortgage payments and went into foreclosure on its studio, state records show.
The company, Biden Enterprise LLC, which claims to work with rising hip hop and country artists, was registered in a Las Vegas suburb and listed Robert Hunter Biden and Michael Elisaldez as directors.
Elisaldez, a 42-year-old Californian who described Hunter Biden as a “good friend” in social media posts, boasted about working with singers and songwriters, including Instagram model and influencer Kristen Strout and former Family Matters star Darius McCrary. Elisaldez also posted videos of himself riding on private jets, hanging out with bikini models, and ordering bottle service at Las Vegas nightclubs.
“You have to live for your work. Don’t know how to stop can’t stop. The world can’t see us coming. Hoody mobbing. This ain’t a game we live for this music $h!t,” wrote Elsaldez in one Instagram post, adding the hashtag “#bidenenterprise.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Coronavirus: Truckers ‘Extremely Disappointed’ Pennsylvania Has Shut Down Rest Stops

A trade organization dedicated to the interests of truck drivers is “ extremely disappointed ” in Pennsylvania officials for shutting down rest areas due to the coronavirus , saying the areas are critical to drivers who play a vital role in keeping the country ’ s supply chain open .
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ( PennDOT ) announced Monday that it was closing the areas as part of the state ’ s effort to prevent further spread of the deadly illness .
“ We understand this decision was likely made in an effort to limit passenger vehicle movement , interaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s administration and supervision of these facilities during an emergency declaration , ” the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said in a Tuesday statement .
“ However , rest areas are vitally important to truckers , who at this time are being heavily relied upon to transport critical supplies across the country.
” “ Pennsylvania is a major contributor to the nation ’ s economy and its location between the Northeast region and markets in the South and Midwest means countless truckers move across the state each day , ” the statement added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state ’ s rest areas to do just that – rest !
” In response , PennDOT said rest areas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will remain open , as will privately-owned truck stops .
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A trade organization dedicated to the interests of truck drivers is “extremely disappointed” in Pennsylvania officials for shutting down rest areas due to the coronavirus, saying the areas are critical to drivers who play a vital role in keeping the country’s supply chain open.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Monday that it was closing the areas as part of the state’s effort to prevent further spread of the deadly illness.
“We understand this decision was likely made in an effort to limit passenger vehicle movement, interaction among travelers, and the state’s administration and supervision of these facilities during an emergency declaration,” the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association said in a Tuesday statement. “However, rest areas are vitally important to truckers, who at this time are being heavily relied upon to transport critical supplies across the country.”
“Pennsylvania is a major contributor to the nation’s economy and its location between the Northeast region and markets in the South and Midwest means countless truckers move across the state each day,” the statement added. “Many of these truckers rely on the state’s rest areas to do just that – rest!”
In response, PennDOT said rest areas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will remain open, as will privately-owned truck stops. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Business Is Growing At Drive-In Movie Theaters, Report Suggests

Amidst the Trump administration ’ s recommendation that Americans avoid gatherings with more than 10 people , the drive-in movie @ @ @ @ @ some growth in business .
According to The Los Angeles Times , drive-in owners across @ @ @ @ @ in business , even while accounting for coronavirus mitigation strategies , such as limiting access @ @ @ @ @ areas where people may congregate .
“ It has been a welcome relief for families @ @ @ @ @ little getaway from the house , ” a drive-in owner in Southern California told the @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been trying to let people know that we have a safe environment and @ @ @ @ @ to the National Association of Theater Owners , there were 559 drive-in movie screens across @ @ @ @ @ up from 534 screens the previous year .
By contrast , there are 40,613 movie @ @ @ @ @ approximately 89 % of which are temporarily shutting down amid the coronavirus pandemic , reports @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Amidst the Trump administration’s recommendation that Americans avoid gatherings with more than 10 people, the drive-in movie theater industry is reportedly experiencing some growth in business.
According to The Los Angeles Times, drive-in owners across several states have reported increases in business, even while accounting for coronavirus mitigation strategies, such as limiting access to food stands or other areas where people may congregate.
“It has been a welcome relief for families and adults looking for a little getaway from the house,” a drive-in owner in Southern California told the news agency. “We’ve been trying to let people know that we have a safe environment and [offer] a little escape.”
According to the National Association of Theater Owners, there were 559 drive-in movie screens across the country during 2019, up from 534 screens the previous year.
By contrast, there are 40,613 movie screens at traditional theaters – approximately 89% of which are temporarily shutting down amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports The New York Times. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--U.S. Navy Activates Hospital Ships For Coronavirus Response

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper revealed to the press Tuesday that the Pentagon has initiated the process of activating two Navy hospital ships — one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast — to help with the federal coronavirus response .
“ We ’ ve already given orders to the Navy… to lean forward in terms of getting them ready to deploy , ” Sec .
Esper told reporters Tuesday , as reported by U.S .
Naval Institute News .
The two hospital ships that have begun activation are USNS Mercy ( T-AH-19 ) and USNS Comfort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Naval Station San Diego , CA , and Naval Station Norfolk , VA , respectively , and both have a 1,000 bed-capacity .
Activating the hospital ships , Sec .
Esper explained , will help “ take the pressure off of civilian hospitals when it comes to trauma cases , to open up civilian hospital rooms for infectious diseases.
” “ The ships will now begin the several days-long process of bringing aboard medical staff and equipment ahead of deploying along the East and West coasts , a defense official confirmed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outlet reported .
To fully mobilize personnel takes a week or more , officials say .
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Secretary of Defense Mark Esper revealed to the press Tuesday that the Pentagon has initiated the process of activating two Navy hospital ships — one on the West Coast and one on the East Coast — to help with the federal coronavirus response.
“We’ve already given orders to the Navy… to lean forward in terms of getting them ready to deploy,” Sec. Esper told reporters Tuesday, as reported by U.S. Naval Institute News.
The two hospital ships that have begun activation are USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) and USNS Comfort (T-AH-20), which are homeported at Naval Station San Diego, CA, and Naval Station Norfolk, VA, respectively, and both have a 1,000 bed-capacity.
Activating the hospital ships, Sec. Esper explained, will help “take the pressure off of civilian hospitals when it comes to trauma cases, to open up civilian hospital rooms for infectious diseases.”
“The ships will now begin the several days-long process of bringing aboard medical staff and equipment ahead of deploying along the East and West coasts, a defense official confirmed to USNI News on Tuesday afternoon,” the outlet reported. To fully mobilize personnel takes a week or more, officials say. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Trump calls himself a ‘wartime president’ over coronavirus as he invokes Defense Production Act

President Trump on Wednesday announced that he is invoking the Defense Production Act as part of the administration ’ s efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic — and also described himself as being a “ wartime president.
” “ It can do a lot of good things if we need it , ” he said at a White House press conference .
“ We ’ ll have it all completed , signing it in just a little while.
” The act ensures the private sector can ramp-up manufacturing and distribution of emergency medical supplies and equipment .
The move gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ production of masks , ventilators and respirators , as well as expand hospital capacity to combat the coronavirus .
Asked if he saw the nation as being on a wartime footing he said he did and described himself as “ in a sense a wartime president.
” He made the remarks at a press conference along members of the coronavirus pandemic task force .
The U.S. has largely shuttered many aspects of daily life in order to stem the rapid onset of the virus , echoing efforts across the globe .
As of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 114 deaths in the United States .
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President Trump on Wednesday announced that he is invoking the Defense Production Act as part of the administration’s efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic — and also described himself as being a “wartime president.”
“It can do a lot of good things if we need it,” he said at a White House press conference. “We’ll have it all completed, signing it in just a little while.”
The act ensures the private sector can ramp-up manufacturing and distribution of emergency medical supplies and equipment. The move gives the White House the authority to increase production of masks, ventilators and respirators, as well as expand hospital capacity to combat the coronavirus.
Asked if he saw the nation as being on a wartime footing he said he did and described himself as “in a sense a wartime president.”
He made the remarks at a press conference along members of the coronavirus pandemic task force. The U.S. has largely shuttered many aspects of daily life in order to stem the rapid onset of the virus, echoing efforts across the globe. As of Wednesday morning, there were 6,519 cases and 114 deaths in the United States. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--ISIS issues travel advisory to terrorists to avoid ‘land of the epidemic’

Islamist terror group ISIS issued a travel advisory to its members to avoid Europe because of the coronavirus , calling @ @ @ @ @ the epidemic.
” Homeland Security Today reported the message from the editors of the terror @ @ @ @ @ , Al-Naba .
“ The healthy should not enter the land of the epidemic and @ @ @ @ @ from it , ” the message read .
The full-color infographic also claimed that the @ @ @ @ @ perished from the disease are much greater than what was reported .
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Islamist terror group ISIS issued a travel advisory to its members to avoid Europe because of the coronavirus, calling it the “land of the epidemic.”
Homeland Security Today reported the message from the editors of the terror group’s weekly newsletter, Al-Naba.
“The healthy should not enter the land of the epidemic and the afflicted should not exit from it,” the message read.
The full-color infographic also claimed that the numbers of those who had perished from the disease are much greater than what was reported. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Baltimore Mayor: Stop Shooting Each Other. We Need The Hospital Beds.

On Wednesday , after seven people were shot in Baltimore on Tuesday night , Baltimore Mayor Jack Young pleaded with residents to stop shooting each other so there would be beds available for victims of the coronavirus .
On Wednesday , Baltimore reported a fifth person who has been infected with the virus .
The Baltimore Sun reported , “ The five confirmed cases in Baltimore involve a person in their 60s , a person in their 70s and three people in their 20s , said health commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa .
All are in ‘ good to stable condition.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the level of violence is that we have seen recently .
We will not stand for mass shootings and an increase in crime .
For those of you who want to continue to shoot and kill people of this city , we ’ re not going to tolerate it .
We ’ re going to come after you and we ’ re going to get you , ” as CBS Baltimore reported .
Young continued , “ I want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We will not stand for mass shootings and an increase in crime.
” He added , “ We can not clog up our hospitals and their beds with people that are being shot senselessly because we ’ re going to need those beds for people infected with the coronavirus .
And it could be your mother , your grandmother or one of your relatives .
So take that into consideration.
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On Wednesday, after seven people were shot in Baltimore on Tuesday night, Baltimore Mayor Jack Young pleaded with residents to stop shooting each other so there would be beds available for victims of the coronavirus.
On Wednesday, Baltimore reported a fifth person who has been infected with the virus. The Baltimore Sun reported, “The five confirmed cases in Baltimore involve a person in their 60s, a person in their 70s and three people in their 20s, said health commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa. All are in ‘good to stable condition.’”
Young stated, “I want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the level of violence is that we have seen recently. We will not stand for mass shootings and an increase in crime. For those of you who want to continue to shoot and kill people of this city, we’re not going to tolerate it. We’re going to come after you and we’re going to get you,” as CBS Baltimore reported.
Young continued, “I want to reiterate how completely unacceptable the level of violence is that we have seen recently. We will not stand for mass shootings and an increase in crime.” He added, “We cannot clog up our hospitals and their beds with people that are being shot senselessly because we’re going to need those beds for people infected with the coronavirus. And it could be your mother, your grandmother or one of your relatives. So take that into consideration.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Californians Calling Cops On Neighbors If They Hear Them Coughing

Some Californians are calling 911 if they hear their neighbors loudly coughing or sneezing , with paramedics being dispatched to @ @ @ @ @ “ Coachella Valley police departments say they ’ ve started fielding 911 reports from concerned @ @ @ @ @ s overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus , @ @ @ @ @ .
With millions of people across the state under a quarantine that mandates isolation except @ @ @ @ @ appears as though some Californians are passing the time by grassing up their own neighbors @ @ @ @ @ of telling them to reserve 911 calls for emergencies only , police are actually responding @ @ @ @ @ test the cougher and even remove them from their home .
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Some Californians are calling 911 if they hear their neighbors loudly coughing or sneezing, with paramedics being dispatched to homes in some cases.
Yes, really.
“Coachella Valley police departments say they’ve started fielding 911 reports from concerned callers convinced a neighbor’s overly loud sneeze or hacking cough is proof the person has the virus,” reports the Desert Sun.
With millions of people across the state under a quarantine that mandates isolation except for essential travel, it appears as though some Californians are passing the time by grassing up their own neighbors to medical authorities.
Instead of telling them to reserve 911 calls for emergencies only, police are actually responding by sending out paramedics to test the cougher and even remove them from their home. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--CA Dem Failed to Pay $175,000 in Taxes Despite Loaning Campaign More Than $250,000

Embattled California Democrat Rep. T.J. Cox loaned his campaign more than $ 250,000 even as he failed to pay $ @ @ @ @ @ Weeks after the IRS filed liens against Cox in January showing $ 145,000 in unpaid @ @ @ @ @ and 2017 , the state of California hit the Democrat with a new lien listing @ @ @ @ @ unpaid 2017 personal income tax .
Even as he failed to pay his taxes in @ @ @ @ @ campaign more than $ 250,000 from July 2017 to March 2018 while mounting his bid @ @ @ @ @ representative David Valadao .
Cox will again face Valadao in 2020 after defeating the then-incumbent @ @ @ @ @ .
Republicans are hopeful they can win the district back in November , pointing to @ @ @ @ @ California ’ s open primary , which advances the two candidates with the most votes @ @ @ @ @ of party .
Valadao received 53 percent of the vote to Cox ’ s 36 @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Embattled California Democrat Rep. T.J. Cox loaned his campaign more than $250,000 even as he failed to pay $175,000 in back taxes.
Weeks after the IRS filed liens against Cox in January showing $145,000 in unpaid federal income taxes for 2016 and 2017, the state of California hit the Democrat with a new lien listing an additional $30,000 in unpaid 2017 personal income tax. Even as he failed to pay his taxes in full, Cox loaned his campaign more than $250,000 from July 2017 to March 2018 while mounting his bid to oust former California Republican representative David Valadao.
Cox will again face Valadao in 2020 after defeating the then-incumbent by less than 1 point. Republicans are hopeful they can win the district back in November, pointing to Valadao’s success in California’s open primary, which advances the two candidates with the most votes to the general election regardless of party. Valadao received 53 percent of the vote to Cox’s 36 percent in early March. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Facebook ‘Bug’ Marked Genuine Coronavirus News as Spam

Tech giant Facebook recently admitted that it marked posts linking to genuine information and articles about the Wuhan coronavirus as @ @ @ @ @ bug in an anti-spam system.
” The Verge reported that on Tuesday evening , information @ @ @ @ @ media that Facebook was labeling some posts and articles about the Wuhan coronavirus as spam @ @ @ @ @ were genuine and factual .
The spam label drastically reduces the engagement on Facebook posts @ @ @ @ @ them essentially disappear .
According to Guy Rosen , Facebook ’ s vice president of @ @ @ @ @ caused by a “ bug in an anti-spam system ” and Facebook began working to @ @ @ @ @ .
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Tech giant Facebook recently admitted that it marked posts linking to genuine information and articles about the Wuhan coronavirus as spam, blaming a “bug in an anti-spam system.”
The Verge reported that on Tuesday evening, information began rolling in across social media that Facebook was labeling some posts and articles about the Wuhan coronavirus as spam, even when the articles were genuine and factual. The spam label drastically reduces the engagement on Facebook posts, in many cases making them essentially disappear.
We’re on this – this is a bug in an anti-spam system, unrelated to any changes in our content moderator workforce. We’re in the process of fixing and bringing all these posts back. More soon. — Guy Rosen (@guyro) March 17, 2020
According to Guy Rosen, Facebook’s vice president of integrity, the issue was caused by a “bug in an anti-spam system” and Facebook began working to fix the issue on Tuesday. Rosen’s tweet about the issue can be seen below in a reply to former Facebook chief security officer Alex Stamos – read more
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Coronavirus: California Prepared for Martial Law Possibility

California Gov .
Gavin Newsom ( D ) said Tuesday that the state is prepared for the possibility of declaring martial law in an effort to combat the spread of the Chinese coronavirus .
“ e have the ability to do martial law … if we feel the necessity , ” Newsom said during a press conference on California ’ s ongoing response to the deadly illness .
In what would be an extraordinary measure , martial law is the suspension of ordinary law and the imposition of direct military control of a population .
The governor has already placed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humanitarian duties , including food distribution and public safety activities .
California , which approved $ 1.1 billion in emergency funding on Monday , may exceed the state ’ s roughly $ 21 billion in reserves , warned Newsom .
“ The magnitude of this moment may exceed those reserves , ” he said .
Newsom also gave an assessment on the status of California schools , stating that “ few if any ” will reopen before summer .
U.S. and California health officials have repeatedly warned that the virus could have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlling it is not known .
President Donald Trump on Monday said the crisis could last until August .
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Tuesday that the state is prepared for the possibility of declaring martial law in an effort to combat the spread of the Chinese coronavirus.
“[W]e have the ability to do martial law … if we feel the necessity,” Newsom said during a press conference on California’s ongoing response to the deadly illness. In what would be an extraordinary measure, martial law is the suspension of ordinary law and the imposition of direct military control of a population. The governor has already placed the California National Guard on alert for humanitarian duties, including food distribution and public safety activities.
California, which approved $1.1 billion in emergency funding on Monday, may exceed the state’s roughly $21 billion in reserves, warned Newsom. “The magnitude of this moment may exceed those reserves,” he said.
Newsom also gave an assessment on the status of California schools, stating that “few if any” will reopen before summer.
U.S. and California health officials have repeatedly warned that the virus could have a devastating impact and that the timetable for controlling it is not known. President Donald Trump on Monday said the crisis could last until August. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Trump Stimulus Plan Aims To Give $2,000 To Many Americans

A massive emergency stimulus package proposed by the White House will direct two $ 1,000 checks to many Americans , according to administration officials .
“ White House officials are working with congressional Republicans on an emergency stimulus package that could send two $ 1,000 checks to many Americans and also devote $ 300 billion towards helping small businesses avoid mass layoffs , according to two senior administration officials , ” The Washington Post reported Wednesday .
“ No final decisions have been made and talks with Republican leaders remain fluid , but the growing scale of the $ 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus.
” “ The White House will still need backing from Democrats before any plan can be pushed into law , but many Democrats have said they would support sending cash payments to Americans who are struggling to pay bills because of the virus ’ s economic impact .
Still , multiple levels of negotiations remain , ” the Post ’ s Erica Werner and Jeff Stein note .
While the Senate takes steps to pass a more modest coronavirus relief bill , the White House has been in talks with congressional leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amount to over $ 900 billion in tax cuts , loan options , and payments to Americans who qualify for the emergency relief checks .
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A massive emergency stimulus package proposed by the White House will direct two $1,000 checks to many Americans, according to administration officials.
“White House officials are working with congressional Republicans on an emergency stimulus package that could send two $1,000 checks to many Americans and also devote $300 billion towards helping small businesses avoid mass layoffs, according to two senior administration officials,” The Washington Post reported Wednesday. “No final decisions have been made and talks with Republican leaders remain fluid, but the growing scale of the $1 trillion rescue plan is coming into sharper focus.”
“The White House will still need backing from Democrats before any plan can be pushed into law, but many Democrats have said they would support sending cash payments to Americans who are struggling to pay bills because of the virus’s economic impact. Still, multiple levels of negotiations remain,” the Post’s Erica Werner and Jeff Stein note.
While the Senate takes steps to pass a more modest coronavirus relief bill, the White House has been in talks with congressional leaders about its sizable stimulus package that would amount to over $900 billion in tax cuts, loan options, and payments to Americans who qualify for the emergency relief checks. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Trump signs 2nd coronavirus response bill hours after Senate passage

President Trump on Wednesday signed the second coronavirus relief bill into law that provides paid sick leave , unemployment help and free testing to Americans , the White House announced .
The Senate passed the legislation in a 90-8 vote earlier Wednesday .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , had criticized the legislation negotiated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-Calif. , and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as having “ real shortcomings ” , but urged his members to “ gag and vote for it anyway ” to show bipartisan cooperation during the global pandemic .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in this case , I do not believe we should let perfection be the enemy of something that will help even a subset of workers , ” McConnell said Wednesday morning in announcing he ’ d vote for the House legislation .
Two senators were absent – Sen. Cory Gardner , R-Colo. , and Sen. Rick Scott , R-Fla. — because of self-quarantining after exposure to people who tested positive for coronavirus .
The eight senators voting no were all Republicans : Sens .
Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee , James Inhofe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , James Lankford of Oklahoma , Mike Lee of Utah , Rand Paul of Kentucky , Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Tim Scott of South Carolina .
Critics said the mandate on small businesses to provide paid sick leave to workers was too much of a hardship when businesses are short on cash and can ’ t wait for a federal tax credit reimbursement .
“ Small businesses in my state are closed , ” Lankford said after the vote .
“ …Many small businesses are really struggling with how they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have no income coming in right now .
They are hearing the promise of a federal reimbursement coming to them , but they don ’ t know when that ’ s coming and they ’ re literally teetering on the edge right now .
And they ’ re : ‘ Please don ’ t do something that pushes us over the edge.
’ ” The legislation provides 14 days of paid sick days to workers affected by the coronavirus , ensures free testing to everyone , including the uninsured , and expands food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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President Trump on Wednesday signed the second coronavirus relief bill into law that provides paid sick leave, unemployment help and free testing to Americans, the White House announced.
The Senate passed the legislation in a 90-8 vote earlier Wednesday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had criticized the legislation negotiated by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as having “real shortcomings”, but urged his members to “gag and vote for it anyway” to show bipartisan cooperation during the global pandemic.
“This is a time for urgent bipartisan action, and in this case, I do not believe we should let perfection be the enemy of something that will help even a subset of workers,” McConnell said Wednesday morning in announcing he’d vote for the House legislation.
Two senators were absent – Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. — because of self-quarantining after exposure to people who tested positive for coronavirus.
The eight senators voting no were all Republicans: Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, James Inhofe of Oklahoma, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, James Lankford of Oklahoma, Mike Lee of Utah, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Tim Scott of South Carolina.
Critics said the mandate on small businesses to provide paid sick leave to workers was too much of a hardship when businesses are short on cash and can’t wait for a federal tax credit reimbursement.
“Small businesses in my state are closed,” Lankford said after the vote. “…Many small businesses are really struggling with how they’re going to pay for this when they have no income coming in right now. They are hearing the promise of a federal reimbursement coming to them, but they don’t know when that’s coming and they’re literally teetering on the edge right now. And they’re [saying]: ‘Please don’t do something that pushes us over the edge.’”
The legislation provides 14 days of paid sick days to workers affected by the coronavirus, ensures free testing to everyone, including the uninsured, and expands food aid and boosts unemployment dollars to states. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Soros Helps Save Prosecutor Who Dropped Jussie Smollett Charges After Hate Crime Hoax

The controversial prosecutor whose office dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett following his staged hate crime won reelection Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ outside money from liberal billionaire George Soros .
Kim Foxx , state ’ s attorney @ @ @ @ @ , was declared the winner of her primary after receiving 50.2 percent of the vote @ @ @ @ @ Democratic challengers , including well-funded opponent Bill Conway , a Navy veteran , who finished @ @ @ @ @ vote .
Former federal prosecutor Donna Moore garnered 13.4 percent .
Former Chicago alderman Bob @ @ @ @ @ Foxx ’ s victory was propelled by money from deep-pocketed liberal donors and groups who @ @ @ @ @ efforts .
The largest was Soros , who poured $ 2 million into a state-level @ @ @ @ @ purpose of keeping Foxx in office .
The PAC poured more than $ 1 million @ @ @ @ @ Foxx faced national criticism last March when prosecutors from her office dropped the felony charges @ @ @ @ @ .
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The controversial prosecutor whose office dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett following his staged hate crime won reelection Tuesday, boosted by a flood of outside money from liberal billionaire George Soros.
Kim Foxx, state’s attorney for Cook County, Ill., was declared the winner of her primary after receiving 50.2 percent of the vote. Foxx fended off three Democratic challengers, including well-funded opponent Bill Conway, a Navy veteran, who finished with 31.3 percent of the vote. Former federal prosecutor Donna Moore garnered 13.4 percent. Former Chicago alderman Bob Fioretti received 5 percent.
Foxx’s victory was propelled by money from deep-pocketed liberal donors and groups who zeroed in on her reelection efforts. The largest was Soros, who poured $2 million into a state-level PAC created for the sole purpose of keeping Foxx in office. The PAC poured more than $1 million into advertisements attacking Conway.
Foxx faced national criticism last March when prosecutors from her office dropped the felony charges against former Empire actor Smollett. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Sanders Snaps at Reporter After He Was Asked About the Future of His Campaign

As questions arose about when Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-Vt. ) will suspend his presidential campaign , he was not @ @ @ @ @ s Manu Raju asked Sanders on Wednesday when he would decide the future of his @ @ @ @ @ “ Right now , I ’ m trying to do my best to make sure @ @ @ @ @ have an economic meltdown and that people don ’ t die .
Is that enough @ @ @ @ @ busy for today ?
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As questions arose about when Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will suspend his presidential campaign, he was not having it.
CNN’s Manu Raju asked Sanders on Wednesday when he would decide the future of his campaign.
“I’m dealing with a f***ing global crisis,” Sanders shot back.
I noted he’s running for president, and he said: “Well right now, right now I’m trying to do my best to make sure that we don’t have an economic meltdown and that people don’t die. Is that enough for you to keep me busy for today?” — Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 18, 2020
He added, “Right now, I’m trying to do my best to make sure that we don’t have an economic meltdown and that people don’t die. Is that enough for you to keep me busy for today?” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Coronavirus: Hillary Clinton Calls to ‘Make Voting by Mail the Norm’ in 2020

Former Democratic Party presidential nominee Hillary Clinton called on Congress to “ make voting by mail the norm ” with @ @ @ @ @ a result of public health concerns due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak .
President Donald @ @ @ @ @ that he expects the current national emergency to last through July or August .
The @ @ @ @ @ said what , if any , preparations might be needed for the November election .
@ @ @ @ @ a similar demand by Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs ( D ) , who @ @ @ @ @ voting this year .
Republicans are skeptical , recalling the infamous words of President-elect Barack @ @ @ @ @ of staff , Rahm Emanuel , in 2008 : “ You never want a serious @ @ @ @ @ ” – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Former Democratic Party presidential nominee Hillary Clinton called on Congress to “make voting by mail the norm” with “free postage” as a result of public health concerns due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
President Donald Trump said earlier this week that he expects the current national emergency to last through July or August. The White House has not yet said what, if any, preparations might be needed for the November election.
We wholeheartedly agree, @SecretaryHobbs, and we already have a bill by @seanbowie that would do just that. Let’s work with @FannKfann to send it straight to the floor and fast track this important legislation. Read the bill here: https://t.co/KMOcluzpEK — Arizona Senate Dems (@AZSenateDems) March 18, 2020
Clinton’s call echoed a similar demand by Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs (D), who asked legislators to allow all-mail voting this year. Republicans are skeptical, recalling the infamous words of President-elect Barack Obama’s incoming chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, in 2008: “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Twerking Spring Breakers Party on South Florida Beaches Despite Social Distancing Orders

Hordes of young people defied orders to practice social distancing as coronavirus concerns steadily increase , congregating on South Florida beaches Tuesday despite official calls to limit social events to groups of ten .
The phenomenon speaks to the growing generational tension between younger Americans — who , as President Trump said , may feel “ invincible ” in this time of crisis — and older Americans who remain at a higher risk .
Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday the mass closure of bars and nightclubs as the coronavirus pandemic festers in the United States and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not provide a stringent order for beaches in the Sunshine State but said the statewide position is in accordance with the CDC guidance of “ no group on a beach more than ten.
” “ You have to have distance apart if you ’ re going to be out there , ” DeSantis said during Tuesday ’ s press conference .
“ So that will apply statewide.
” The governor noted that local officials could take more aggressive action depending on the situations in their respective communities .
Officials in the Miami area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aggressive action , with Miami Beach imposing a curfew on popular blocks of South Beach and shutting down public beaches “ from Fifth through 15th streets — including Lummus Park ” in South Beach .
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Hordes of young people defied orders to practice social distancing as coronavirus concerns steadily increase, congregating on South Florida beaches Tuesday despite official calls to limit social events to groups of ten.
The phenomenon speaks to the growing generational tension between younger Americans — who, as President Trump said, may feel “invincible” in this time of crisis — and older Americans who remain at a higher risk.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday the mass closure of bars and nightclubs as the coronavirus pandemic festers in the United States and in the state of Florida. He did not provide a stringent order for beaches in the Sunshine State but said the statewide position is in accordance with the CDC guidance of “no group on a beach more than ten.”
“You have to have distance apart if you’re going to be out there,” DeSantis said during Tuesday’s press conference. “So that will apply statewide.”
The governor noted that local officials could take more aggressive action depending on the situations in their respective communities. Officials in the Miami area, for example, have taken more aggressive action, with Miami Beach imposing a curfew on popular blocks of South Beach and shutting down public beaches “from Fifth through 15th streets — including Lummus Park” in South Beach. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Coronavirus leads some overseas prisons to release inmates; Rikers, other US prisons consider the sa

Coronavirus leads some overseas prisons to release inmates; Rikers, other US prisons consider the same

As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world claiming lives and rattling the global economy , major U.S. prisons such as Rikers Island in New York City are considering releasing their inmates to prevent a potentially catastrophic situation .
The debate over whether to release the prisoners follows Iran ’ s move on Tuesday to free some 85,000 inmates from its deeply infested and dilapidated prisons .
The U.K. , likewise , has suggested similar measures .
When asked Sunday on Sky News about the possibility of releasing prisoners , General Secretary Steve Gillan said : “ There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can not be ruled out.
” America ’ s nearly 7,000 jails , prisons and correction facilities pose a fertile breeding ground for the virus , given inadequate health conditions in normal circumstances , as well as the inmates ’ close proximity to one another .
Though no cases have been reported in any of the nation ’ s prisons , advocates of releasing the inmates say prisons represent a ticking time bomb if nothing is done .
Calls for action have only grown louder following the death of David Perez , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigator , who died this week after testing positive for COVID-19 .
“ The only way we can possibly keep incarcerated people safe is to release them , ” said Justine Olderman , executive director of the advocacy group Bronx Defenders .
“ The next best thing is to drastically reduce the number of people being held .
Neither of those things are being done right now .
As public defenders , what we ’ re actually seeing happen is the opposite , and it is terrifying.
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As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world claiming lives and rattling the global economy, major U.S. prisons such as Rikers Island in New York City are considering releasing their inmates to prevent a potentially catastrophic situation.
The debate over whether to release the prisoners follows Iran’s move on Tuesday to free some 85,000 inmates from its deeply infested and dilapidated prisons. The U.K., likewise, has suggested similar measures.
When asked Sunday on Sky News about the possibility of releasing prisoners, General Secretary Steve Gillan said: “There are no plans now to release prisoners but it cannot be ruled out.”
America’s nearly 7,000 jails, prisons and correction facilities pose a fertile breeding ground for the virus, given inadequate health conditions in normal circumstances, as well as the inmates’ close proximity to one another. Though no cases have been reported in any of the nation’s prisons, advocates of releasing the inmates say prisons represent a ticking time bomb if nothing is done.
Calls for action have only grown louder following the death of David Perez, a New York City Department of Correction investigator, who died this week after testing positive for COVID-19.
“The only way we can possibly keep incarcerated people safe is to release them,” said Justine Olderman, executive director of the advocacy group Bronx Defenders. “The next best thing is to drastically reduce the number of people being held. Neither of those things are being done right now. As public defenders, what we’re actually seeing happen is the opposite, and it is terrifying.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Brad Paisley’s free grocery store in Nashville is delivering to the elderly amid COVID-19 pandemic

Brad Paisley is doing his part to help the community during the coronavirus outbreak .
The “ She ’ s @ @ @ @ @ wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley own a free grocery store in Nashville — called The Store — @ @ @ @ @ to the elderly .
Paisley , 47 , has started a volunteer delivery service that @ @ @ @ @ ’ s worth of groceries to elderly individuals in specific neighborhoods in the city , @ @ @ @ @ The singer announced the initiative on Instagram on Tuesday .
“ In light of how @ @ @ @ @ have decided to change the way we do things a bit , ” Paisley said @ @ @ @ @ …We have a list of seniors that we ’ re basically dropping off what they @ @ @ @ @ to make sure we ’ re doing this right.
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Brad Paisley is doing his part to help the community during the coronavirus outbreak.
The “She’s Everything” singer and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley own a free grocery store in Nashville — called The Store — that is now delivering goods to the elderly.
Paisley, 47, has started a volunteer delivery service that plans to deliver a week’s worth of groceries to elderly individuals in specific neighborhoods in the city, according to the Tennesseean.
The singer announced the initiative on Instagram on Tuesday.
“In light of how times have changed, we have decided to change the way we do things a bit,” Paisley said in a video. “…We have a list of seniors that we’re basically dropping off what they need, following all protocols to make sure we’re doing this right.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--Ilhan Omar Is Her New Husband’s Biggest Client, Public Records Show

Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D. , Minn. ) and new husband Tim Mynett—who is also her campaign consultant—are downplaying the campaign cash the freshman lawmaker funneled to his consulting firm .
But campaign records show that Omar ’ s campaign has been by far the firm ’ s biggest client , funneling more than half-a-million dollars to the group in the 2018 and 2020 election cycles , almost half of all the money the company took in from federal candidates .
Omar and Mynett announced their marriage last Wednesday after vigorously denying they were engaged in a romantic relationship .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s firm , the E Street Group , a campaign consultancy for progressives , are defending their professional relationship from critics who have charged that Omar broke the law by improperly using campaign money for personal travel—in particular , to reimburse Mynett ’ s travel from California to Washington , D.C. , to visit Omar .
Mynett ’ s business partner , Will Hailer , swatted down those criticisms , arguing that Omar is one of the group ’ s run-of-the-mill clients .
“ On any given day , eight or more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some point , between design , digital ads , social media , email content creation , high-dollar fundraising , political support , and many other things that we provide for the campaign , ” Hailer told the Washington Post .
“ Similar to what we provide for countless other clients across the country.
” A review of campaign finance records , however , found that the firm has just 17 clients and that Omar has been the firm ’ s largest for the entirety of its existence .
During the 2018 cycle , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 62,674 for fundraising consulting and was one of just four of the firm ’ s campaign clients .
Omar , who has spent $ 523,443 in total on the group ’ s services in the 2020 campaign cycle , remains the firm ’ s largest political client , according to data from the Center for Responsive Politics .
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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) and new husband Tim Mynett—who is also her campaign consultant—are downplaying the campaign cash the freshman lawmaker funneled to his consulting firm. But campaign records show that Omar’s campaign has been by far the firm’s biggest client, funneling more than half-a-million dollars to the group in the 2018 and 2020 election cycles, almost half of all the money the company took in from federal candidates.
Omar and Mynett announced their marriage last Wednesday after vigorously denying they were engaged in a romantic relationship.
Now Omar’s campaign and Mynett’s firm, the E Street Group, a campaign consultancy for progressives, are defending their professional relationship from critics who have charged that Omar broke the law by improperly using campaign money for personal travel—in particular, to reimburse Mynett’s travel from California to Washington, D.C., to visit Omar.
Mynett’s business partner, Will Hailer, swatted down those criticisms, arguing that Omar is one of the group’s run-of-the-mill clients. “On any given day, eight or more people could be touching her account at some point, between design, digital ads, social media, email content creation, high-dollar fundraising, political support, and many other things that we provide for the campaign,” Hailer told the Washington Post. “Similar to what we provide for countless other clients across the country.”
A review of campaign finance records, however, found that the firm has just 17 clients and that Omar has been the firm’s largest for the entirety of its existence. During the 2018 cycle, Omar paid the E Street Group $62,674 for fundraising consulting and was one of just four of the firm’s campaign clients. Omar, who has spent $523,443 in total on the group’s services in the 2020 campaign cycle, remains the firm’s largest political client, according to data from the Center for Responsive Politics. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-19--MSNBC legal analyst says President Trump should be charged with ‘negligent homicide’ for coronavirus

MSNBC legal analyst says President Trump should be charged with ‘negligent homicide’ for coronavirus deaths

MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner suggested that President Donald Trump should be prosecuted for negligent homicide for his response to @ @ @ @ @ United States .
Kirschner , a 30-year federal prosecutor specializing in homicide , pitched the @ @ @ @ @ tweets Tuesday , arguing that “ Donald Trump may have criminal exposure for some level @ @ @ @ @ manslaughter for the way he ’ s mishandled the Coronavirus crisis.
” “ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ available evidence ( rapidly developing and being reported every day ) to fairly assess whether @ @ @ @ @ have acted/failed to act in a way that could give rise to homicide liability , @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner suggested that President Donald Trump should be prosecuted for negligent homicide for his response to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.
Kirschner, a 30-year federal prosecutor specializing in homicide, pitched the idea in a series of tweets Tuesday, arguing that “Donald Trump may have criminal exposure for some level of negligent homicide or voluntary/involuntary manslaughter for the way he’s mishandled the Coronavirus crisis.”
I spent 22 of my 30 years as a federal prosecutor handling murder cases in Washington, DC. I served as Chief of the Homicide Section at the DC US Attorney’s Office, overseeing all murder prosecutions in the city. I was always on the lookout for novel ways to apply homicide … — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
an illness that could have been prevented or mitigated. I’m trying to assimilate all available evidence (rapidly developing and being reported every day) to fairly assess whether Trump and his administration may have acted/failed to act in a way that could give rise to … — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
homicide liability by his negligent/grossly negligent (and/or possibly intentional) mishandling of the Coronavirus crisis in the US is a more nuanced and thorny issue and deserves careful consideration. But the homicide liability issue MUST be addressed because … — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
ALL criminal charges will have to be investigated and, if the evidence dictates it, prosecuted come Jan. 2021. Stay tuned … #TrumpCrimesCommission #TCC #JusticeIsComing — Glenn Kirschner (@glennkirschner2) March 17, 2020
“I’m trying to assimilate all available evidence (rapidly developing and being reported every day) to fairly assess whether Trump and his administration may have acted/failed to act in a way that could give rise to homicide liability,” Kirschner said. – READ MORE
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