therightscoop--2020-01-07--Woke “Saved by the Bell” REBOOT to center on “transgender” teen

Saved by the Bell is apparently rebooting , and this new woke version will center on a ‘ transgender ’ teen girl ( read boy ) who will be the most popular kid at school : THE BLAZE – Josie Totah , a 18-year-old transgender actress , will be featured in the lead role of the upcoming “ Saved by the Bell ” reboot .
The reboot also casts original cast members Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkeley , who will reprise their roles as A.C. Slater and Jessie Spano .
The Hollywood Reporter notes that Totah will play the role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beautiful , sharp-tongued cheerleader ” who is the “ most popular girl at Bayside High.
” Lexi is both “ admired and feared by her fellow students , ” according to the report .
The outlet notes that Totah — who was born a male — will also serve as a producer on the show .
In 2018 , Totah — a former Disney actress — came out as transgender , detailing her experience as a teen in Hollywood .
“ My pronouns are she , her and her , ” Totah added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specifically as a transgender female .
And my name is Josie Totah.
” As with most things old , this new woke version of Hollywood is seeking to ruin another show that many of you probably enjoyed when you were a youth , while shoving it ’ s politically correct gay agenda down our throats .
Or more to the point , our kids ’ throats .
The Bible talks about the ‘ falling away ’ that will happen before Christ returns , and is it any surprise that this is part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already got entire denominations who ’ ve bought into this gay agenda and others , like the Methodists , who are in the process of splitting over the issue .
The world is fast becoming Sodom and it will only get worse until Christ returns and vanquishes sin as the Bible foretells .
The best we can do until then is pray and fight to protect our children and those we love from succumbing to this antiChrist spirit .

Saved by the Bell is apparently rebooting, and this new woke version will center on a ‘transgender’ teen girl (read boy) who will be the most popular kid at school:
THE BLAZE – Josie Totah, a 18-year-old transgender actress, will be featured in the lead role of the upcoming “Saved by the Bell” reboot. The reboot also casts original cast members Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkeley, who will reprise their roles as A.C. Slater and Jessie Spano. The Hollywood Reporter notes that Totah will play the role of Lexi, who is a “beautiful, sharp-tongued cheerleader” who is the “most popular girl at Bayside High.” Lexi is both “admired and feared by her fellow students,” according to the report. The outlet notes that Totah — who was born a male — will also serve as a producer on the show. In 2018, Totah — a former Disney actress — came out as transgender, detailing her experience as a teen in Hollywood. “My pronouns are she, her and her,” Totah added. “I identify as female, specifically as a transgender female. And my name is Josie Totah.”
As with most things old, this new woke version of Hollywood is seeking to ruin another show that many of you probably enjoyed when you were a youth, while shoving it’s politically correct gay agenda down our throats. Or more to the point, our kids’ throats.
The Bible talks about the ‘falling away’ that will happen before Christ returns, and is it any surprise that this is part of how that happens? We’ve already got entire denominations who’ve bought into this gay agenda and others, like the Methodists, who are in the process of splitting over the issue. The world is fast becoming Sodom and it will only get worse until Christ returns and vanquishes sin as the Bible foretells.
The best we can do until then is pray and fight to protect our children and those we love from succumbing to this antiChrist spirit.


therightscoop--2020-01-07--Trump campaign buys expensive ad spot during Super Bowl, says they are “throttling up”

Team Trump has announced that they will purchased an expensive 60-second ad spot during the Super Bowl : DC EXAMINER – President Trump ’ s reelection campaign will purchase a coveted ad spot during this year ’ s Super Bowl .
The 60-second ad , which could be split into two 30-second spots , will cost the campaign $ 10 million .
Trump ’ s team announced that the spots will run early in the game when viewership is expected to be at its highest .
The Republican National Committee and Trump ’ s reelection team reported raising $ 436 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The president ’ s decision to stay aggressive and keep the campaign open after his first election gave us a huge head start on his reelection , ” wrote Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale in a statement .
“ Now 300 days out we are throttling up .
The president has built an awesome , high-performance , omnichannel machine and it ’ s time to give it some gas.
” Trump isn ’ t the only one spending 10 million on a 60-second spot .
I read earlier today that Michael Bloomberg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his ad is supposed to be a full 60 seconds , as opposed to being divided between two ads .
It wouldn ’ t surprise me if it featured Judge Judy , who just endorsed him in the Democratic primary .
And I ’ m sure these aren ’ t the only ones .
I suspect Steyer and a few other big names in the Democratic primary that have raised a ton of cash will also purchase ad spots .
I ’ d say all the politics will kill the famed Super Bowl @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really haven ’ t been good for quite a few years .

Team Trump has announced that they will purchased an expensive 60-second ad spot during the Super Bowl:
DC EXAMINER – President Trump’s reelection campaign will purchase a coveted ad spot during this year’s Super Bowl. The 60-second ad, which could be split into two 30-second spots, will cost the campaign $10 million. Trump’s team announced that the spots will run early in the game when viewership is expected to be at its highest. The Republican National Committee and Trump’s reelection team reported raising $436 million in figures released last week. “The president’s decision to stay aggressive and keep the campaign open after his first election gave us a huge head start on his reelection,” wrote Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale in a statement. “Now 300 days out we are throttling up. The president has built an awesome, high-performance, omnichannel machine and it’s time to give it some gas.”
Trump isn’t the only one spending 10 million on a 60-second spot. I read earlier today that Michael Bloomberg is also purchasing one as well and his ad is supposed to be a full 60 seconds, as opposed to being divided between two ads. It wouldn’t surprise me if it featured Judge Judy, who just endorsed him in the Democratic primary.
And I’m sure these aren’t the only ones. I suspect Steyer and a few other big names in the Democratic primary that have raised a ton of cash will also purchase ad spots.
I’d say all the politics will kill the famed Super Bowl commercials, but honestly, the commercials really haven’t been good for quite a few years.


therightscoop--2020-01-07--SEC DEF: We are not seeking war with Iran, “but we are prepared to finish one” – [VIDEO]

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper gave a statement at the Pentagon this afternoon in which he reiterated that the United @ @ @ @ @ with Iran .
But , he notes , “ we are prepared to finish one @ @ @ @ @ he looked dead in the camera when he said “ but we are prepared to @ @ @ @ @ Esper goes on to say that while the US is seeking a diplomatic solution , @ @ @ @ @ de-escalate and to come to the table with the goal of preventing more bloodshed .
@ @ @ @ @ said today he won ’ t target Iran ’ s cultural sites if they retaliate @

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper gave a statement at the Pentagon this afternoon in which he reiterated that the United States is not seeking war with Iran. But, he notes, “we are prepared to finish one”:
Defense Sec. Mark Esper: "The United States is not seeking a war with Iran—but we are prepared to finish one." https://t.co/CtYYCaKEpg pic.twitter.com/1OIYG8MhjS — ABC News (@ABC) January 7, 2020
I love how he looked dead in the camera when he said “but we are prepared to finish one.” Boom!
Esper goes on to say that while the US is seeking a diplomatic solution, it will require Iran to de-escalate and to come to the table with the goal of preventing more bloodshed.
Watch Esper’s full presser below:
In related news, Trump said today he won’t target Iran’s cultural sites if they retaliate:
Trump now says that he won't target cultural sights in Iran: "If that's what the law is, I like to obey the law." pic.twitter.com/FER0sA3qPI — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 7, 2020


therightscoop--2020-01-07--BIG BREAKING: CNN settles Nick Sandmann lawsuit! – [UPDATE: MORE LAWSUITS COMING]

It ’ s being reported now that the lawsuit against CNN , brought by Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann , has now been settled for an undisclosed amount of money : The amount of the settlement was not made public during a hearing at the federal courthouse in Covington , Kentucky .
Sandmann ’ s lawsuit sought $ 800 million from CNN , the Washington Post and NBC Universal .
Trial dates are still not set for Sandmann ’ s lawsuit against NBC Universal and the Washington Post .
The Washington Post suit sought $ 250 million .
A federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go forward after The Post filed a motion to dismiss it .
I do wish we knew the amount of the settlement .
But I suspect that it was a significant amount , enough for Lin Wood and Sandmann to accept it .
Even so , this is a huge victory for Sandman after he was trashed in the media by CNN and so many others who were exploiting hatred of the kid for ratings .
UPDATE : Lin Wood says they are preparing to sue Nathan Phillips , Gannett , and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is expected to be filed against Phillips , Wood said .
He indicated that lawsuit would seek $ 5 million , but the judge said that Phillips does not have as much money as the other defendants .
They also plan to sue Gannett , owners of The Enquirer , according to Wood .
He said he will bring that to the judge in the next 60 days .
Attorneys say the money they ’ re seeking is not designed to compensate Nick , but to “ deter the defendants ” from doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re accused of ) in the future .
Exactly .
This is really about protecting others from the same horrendous coverage and hateful attacks as were suffered by Sandmann .
Lin Wood said it got so bad that Sandmann and his family “ had to move from their home temporarily ” and that he “ was not permitted to attend school directly after the trip to Washington .
”

It’s being reported now that the lawsuit against CNN, brought by Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann, has now been settled for an undisclosed amount of money:
FOX 19 – CNN agreed Tuesday to settle a lawsuit with Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann. The amount of the settlement was not made public during a hearing at the federal courthouse in Covington, Kentucky. Sandmann’s lawsuit sought $800 million from CNN, the Washington Post and NBC Universal. Trial dates are still not set for Sandmann’s lawsuit against NBC Universal and the Washington Post. The Washington Post suit sought $250 million. A federal judge let a portion of the suit go forward after The Post filed a motion to dismiss it.
I do wish we knew the amount of the settlement. But I suspect that it was a significant amount, enough for Lin Wood and Sandmann to accept it.
Even so, this is a huge victory for Sandman after he was trashed in the media by CNN and so many others who were exploiting hatred of the kid for ratings.
UPDATE: Lin Wood says they are preparing to sue Nathan Phillips, Gannett, and the owners of the Enquirer:
A lawsuit is expected to be filed against Phillips, Wood said. He indicated that lawsuit would seek $5 million, but the judge said that Phillips does not have as much money as the other defendants. They also plan to sue Gannett, owners of The Enquirer, according to Wood. He said he will bring that to the judge in the next 60 days. Attorneys say the money they’re seeking is not designed to compensate Nick, but to “deter the defendants” from doing the same thing (that they’re accused of) in the future.
Exactly. This is really about protecting others from the same horrendous coverage and hateful attacks as were suffered by Sandmann. Lin Wood said it got so bad that Sandmann and his family “had to move from their home temporarily” and that he “was not permitted to attend school directly after the trip to Washington.”


therightscoop--2020-01-07--While activists blame climate change for Australian wildfires, dozens have been arrested and charged

While activists blame climate change for Australian wildfires, dozens have been arrested and charged with ARSON!

While media pundits and activists are determined to blame the Australian wildfires on Climate Change , it ’ s now being reported that dozens have already been charged with arson and many more arrested on fire-related charges : CBN NEWS – Concerns are mounting in Australia that three of the devastating wildfires in the states of New South Wales and Victoria could soon merge , creating an epic “ mega-blaze ” .
But that ’ s not even the most shocking concern facing Aussies at the moment .
Now there ’ s news that the wildfires may have been caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 180 people have been arrested on fire-related charges .
At least 24 of those people have been charged with arson , accused of deliberately starting the blazes that have killed 26 people and millions of animals .
The arson possibility is causing some Aussie politicians to argue that those who blame climate change for the fires are just plain wrong .
The Daily Mail reports on a few more details of these arrests : You might be thinking that all these arrests must encompass a long amount of time , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They have all been arrested within the last two months : But hey , it must be Climate Change because Piers Morgan , Russell Crowe and Jennifer Aniston all say so .

While media pundits and activists are determined to blame the Australian wildfires on Climate Change, it’s now being reported that dozens have already been charged with arson and many more arrested on fire-related charges:
CBN NEWS – Concerns are mounting in Australia that three of the devastating wildfires in the states of New South Wales and Victoria could soon merge, creating an epic “mega-blaze”. But that’s not even the most shocking concern facing Aussies at the moment. Now there’s news that the wildfires may have been caused intentionally. The Daily Mail reports that more than 180 people have been arrested on fire-related charges. At least 24 of those people have been charged with arson, accused of deliberately starting the blazes that have killed 26 people and millions of animals. The arson possibility is causing some Aussie politicians to argue that those who blame climate change for the fires are just plain wrong.
The Daily Mail reports on a few more details of these arrests:
Of the 183, 24 people have been charged for allegedly starting bushfires, another 53 people allegedly failed to comply with a total fire ban, and 47 people allegedly discarded cigarettes on dry land.
You might be thinking that all these arrests must encompass a long amount of time, but that’s not the case. They have all been arrested within the last two months:
Since Friday 8 November 2019, legal action – which ranges from cautions through to criminal charges – has been taken against 183 people – including 40 juveniles – for 205 bushfire-related offences.
But hey, it must be Climate Change because Piers Morgan, Russell Crowe and Jennifer Aniston all say so.


therightscoop--2020-01-07--BREAKING: DOJ reverses, seeks prison time for Mike Flynn

The Justice Department prosecutors have reversed their position on no prison time for Mike Flynn and now are seeking up to six months for the former national security adviser : WASHINGTON ( AP ) — In reversal , US prosecutors no longer oppose prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn .
In a reversal , the Justice Department has recommended up to six months of prison time for ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn—claiming he has refused to “ accept responsibility ” for his actions .
“ Given the serious nature of the defendant ’ s offense , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his failure to complete his cooperation in—and his affirmative efforts to undermine—the prosecution of Bijan Rafiekian , and the need to promote respect for the law and adequately deter such criminal conduct , the government recommends that the court sentence the defendant within the applicable Guidelines range of 0 to 6 months of incarceration , ” federal prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo on Tuesday .
The filing represents a stark change from a prior Justice Department recommendation , which suggested that Flynn “ receive a sentence at the low end of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has dragged on for months and has faced numerous delays .
Recently , Flynn ’ s defense attorney Sidney Powell has aggressively fought back , pushing to have his prosecution dismissed .
“ The government seeks to punish Mr. Flynn for telling the truth when it wasn ’ t what the prosecutors wanted to hear , ” Powell told Fox News in an email on Tuesday .
“ This is outrageous .
”

The Justice Department prosecutors have reversed their position on no prison time for Mike Flynn and now are seeking up to six months for the former national security adviser:
WASHINGTON (AP) — In reversal, US prosecutors no longer oppose prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Here’s more from Fox News:
In a reversal, the Justice Department has recommended up to six months of prison time for ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn—claiming he has refused to “accept responsibility” for his actions.
“Given the serious nature of the defendant’s offense, his apparent failure to accept responsibility, his failure to complete his cooperation in—and his affirmative efforts to undermine—the prosecution of Bijan Rafiekian, and the need to promote respect for the law and adequately deter such criminal conduct, the government recommends that the court sentence the defendant within the applicable Guidelines range of 0 to 6 months of incarceration,” federal prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo on Tuesday.
The filing represents a stark change from a prior Justice Department recommendation, which suggested that Flynn “receive a sentence at the low end of the Guidelines range.” Flynn’s sentencing has dragged on for months and has faced numerous delays.
Recently, Flynn’s defense attorney Sidney Powell has aggressively fought back, pushing to have his prosecution dismissed.
“The government seeks to punish Mr. Flynn for telling the truth when it wasn’t what the prosecutors wanted to hear,” Powell told Fox News in an email on Tuesday. “This is outrageous.”


therightscoop--2020-01-07--Mark Levin says he has no idea what John Bolton is doing…

Mark Levin just took to social media to say he has no idea what John Bolton is doing and is @ @ @ @ @ given his latest statement : It is evident that with Bolton ’ s statement yesterday @ @ @ @ @ subpoenaed , that he has breathed more life into the Democrats ’ impeachment charade .
@ @ @ @ @ it as big news , which the Democrats are using to try and pressure Senate @ @ @ @ @ witnesses .
Thankfully , as we pointed out last article , even the moderate Republicans @ @ @ @ @ Democrats are losing this fight .
In somewhat related news , here ’ s Mark @ @ @ @ @ break last night explaining the Trump doctrine which I am sure you will love :

Mark Levin just took to social media to say he has no idea what John Bolton is doing and is confused by his legal decisions given his latest statement:
1. I’ve been asked what John Bolton is doing. I have no idea. I am confused by the legal decisions to date given the latest statement. — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 7, 2020
2. My own view remains that this impeachment process is unconstitutional, the refusal to transmit the articles to the Senate and blackmail the Senate is unconstitutional & Mitch McConnell should immediately declare it null & void in defense of the Senate and the Constitution. — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 7, 2020
3. I don’t believe the country benefits by voluntarily contributing to this extremely damaging unconstitutional spectacle. — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) January 7, 2020
It is evident that with Bolton’s statement yesterday saying he would testify if subpoenaed, that he has breathed more life into the Democrats’ impeachment charade. The media is certainly running it as big news, which the Democrats are using to try and pressure Senate Republicans to cave on calling witnesses. Thankfully, as we pointed out last article, even the moderate Republicans are backing McConnell which means Democrats are losing this fight.
In somewhat related news, here’s Mark Levin back from the Christmas break last night explaining the Trump doctrine which I am sure you will love:


therightscoop--2020-01-07--GOP Senate moderates refuse to side with Democrats over Bolton testimony

Democrats were really excited yesterday when Bolton put out a statement saying he ’ d be willing to testify in the Senate impeachment trial should he be subpoenaed by the Senate .
But McConnell and Republicans have no current plans to subpoena him , so Democrats sought the support of a few moderate Republicans to side with them on subpoenaing Bolton .
But so far it ’ s not working out for them : POLITICO – Despite John Bolton ’ s willingness to testify about the Ukraine scandal , the GOP-controlled Senate has no immediate plans to subpoena him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — a win for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the White House .
While Democrats have called for testimony from Trump ’ s former national security adviser , so far there ’ s no sign that they will secure support from four Republicans they would need to follow through on their demand .
In their bid for a “ fair trial , ” Democrats were hoping moderate Republicans like Sens .
Susan Collins of Maine , Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah will endorse their efforts to bring in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff Mick Mulvaney to testify at the trial .
They also want to subpoena documents related to the Ukraine scandal .
But on Monday , Collins and Murkowski both signaled they wanted to begin the trial first .
“ I believe that the Senate should follow the precedent that was established in the trial of President Clinton , ” Collins said , echoing McConnell ’ s argument .
“ I think that we will decide at that stage who we need to hear from.
” Murkowski , when asked about a potential Bolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve got to get to the first place first.
” Romney said he was open to hearing testimony from Bolton , but he stopped short of saying he would vote with Democrats to subpoena him .
Romney acknowledged Bolton “ has firsthand information ” on the Ukraine scandal , and “ assuming that articles of impeachment reach the Senate , I ’ d like to hear what he has to say.
” Even vulnerable Republicans , such as Cory Gardner of Colorado , who faces a competitive reelection race in 2020 , expressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Is Nancy going to send the articles over ?
She doesn ’ t seem to care ?
” said Gardner , referring to Speaker Nancy Pelosi .
“ You guys want to have a trial by Twitter but until she has the articles sent over there is no trial.
” Republicans have a narrow 53 seat majority , meaning if Democrats had prevailed to get all four of these Republicans to side with them they could subpoena Bolton .
But as you can see most of them are clearly backing McConnell , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weakest of those reported .
But I ’ m pretty sure he won ’ t buck McConnell on this either .

Democrats were really excited yesterday when Bolton put out a statement saying he’d be willing to testify in the Senate impeachment trial should he be subpoenaed by the Senate. But McConnell and Republicans have no current plans to subpoena him, so Democrats sought the support of a few moderate Republicans to side with them on subpoenaing Bolton. But so far it’s not working out for them:
POLITICO – Despite John Bolton’s willingness to testify about the Ukraine scandal, the GOP-controlled Senate has no immediate plans to subpoena him in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial — a win for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the White House. While Democrats have called for testimony from Trump’s former national security adviser, so far there’s no sign that they will secure support from four Republicans they would need to follow through on their demand.
Collins, Murkowski and Romney
In their bid for a “fair trial,” Democrats were hoping moderate Republicans like Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah will endorse their efforts to bring in Bolton and acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney to testify at the trial. They also want to subpoena documents related to the Ukraine scandal. But on Monday, Collins and Murkowski both signaled they wanted to begin the trial first. “I believe that the Senate should follow the precedent that was established in the trial of President Clinton,” Collins said, echoing McConnell’s argument. “I think that we will decide at that stage who we need to hear from.” Murkowski, when asked about a potential Bolton subpoena, said: “We’ve got to get to the first place first.” Romney said he was open to hearing testimony from Bolton, but he stopped short of saying he would vote with Democrats to subpoena him. Romney acknowledged Bolton “has firsthand information” on the Ukraine scandal, and “assuming that articles of impeachment reach the Senate, I’d like to hear what he has to say.”
Corey Gardner
Even vulnerable Republicans, such as Cory Gardner of Colorado, who faces a competitive reelection race in 2020, expressed no interest in hearing from Bolton. “Is Nancy going to send the articles over? She doesn’t seem to care?” said Gardner, referring to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “You guys want to have a trial by Twitter but until she has the articles sent over there is no trial.”
Republicans have a narrow 53 seat majority, meaning if Democrats had prevailed to get all four of these Republicans to side with them they could subpoena Bolton. But as you can see most of them are clearly backing McConnell, with Romney’s remarks being the weakest of those reported. But I’m pretty sure he won’t buck McConnell on this either.


therightscoop--2020-01-08--BREAKING: Video shows Ukrainian airplane cause HUGE explosion when it crashes in Tehran

It ’ s being reported that a Ukrainian jet with 180 people on board , which had just taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport , crashed near the airport in Tehran : AP – A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed Wednesday near an airport in the capital , Tehran , state TV reported .
There was no immediate word on casualties .
The plane had taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport , the report said .
The crash is suspected to have been caused by mechanical issues , it added , without elaborating .
An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crash in southwestern outskirts of Tehran , civil aviation spokesman Reza Jafarzadeh said .
“ After taking off from Imam Khomeini international airport it crashed between Parand and Shahriar , ” Jafarzadeh said .
“ An investigation team from the national aviation department was dispatched to the location after the news was announced.
” State TV earlier said there were 180 passengers and crew aboard .
The discrepancy could not be immediately reconciled .
Flight data from the airport showed a Ukrainian 737-800 flown by Ukraine International Airlines took off Wednesday morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afterward , according to website FlightRadar24 .
The airline did not immediately respond to a request for comment .
The crash came hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting two bases in Iraq housing U.S. forces in retaliation for the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani .
The Boeing 737-800 is a very common single-aisle , twin-engine jetliner used for short to medium-range flights .
Thousands of the planes are used by airlines around the world .

It’s being reported that a Ukrainian jet with 180 people on board, which had just taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport, crashed near the airport in Tehran:
AP – A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed Wednesday near an airport in the capital, Tehran, state TV reported. There was no immediate word on casualties.
The plane had taken off from Imam Khomeini International Airport, the report said. The crash is suspected to have been caused by mechanical issues, it added, without elaborating.
An investigation team was at the site of the crash in southwestern outskirts of Tehran, civil aviation spokesman Reza Jafarzadeh said.
“After taking off from Imam Khomeini international airport it crashed between Parand and Shahriar,” Jafarzadeh said. “An investigation team from the national aviation department was dispatched to the location after the news was announced.”
State TV earlier said there were 180 passengers and crew aboard. The discrepancy could not be immediately reconciled.
Flight data from the airport showed a Ukrainian 737-800 flown by Ukraine International Airlines took off Wednesday morning, then stopped sending data almost immediately afterward, according to website FlightRadar24. The airline did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The crash came hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting two bases in Iraq housing U.S. forces in retaliation for the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
The Boeing 737-800 is a very common single-aisle, twin-engine jetliner used for short to medium-range flights. Thousands of the planes are used by airlines around the world.


therightscoop--2020-01-07--[UPDATE: Trump tweets, “All is well”] – Iran retaliates with missile attack on US forces in Iraq!

Fears of a U.S.-Iran war are being revived as reports roll in of a missile attack on U.S. bases in @ @ @ @ @ We have to think that Trump won ’ t back down and there will be @ @ @ @ @ s a statement from the Department of Defense .
Seeing that they are claiming a @ @ @ @ @ .
UPDATE ( TRS ) : Here ’ s a rundown of what has happened @ @ @ @ @ : And here ’ s a statement from the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense @ @ @ @ @ give address to the nation… UPDATE : 15 missiles launched , 4 blew up in @ @ @ @ @ missiles and able to give military personnel warning to take cover : UPDATE : Iran @ @ @ @ @ if the US responds…

Fears of a U.S.-Iran war are being revived as reports roll in of a missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq as a retaliation.
From senior US military source in Iraq:
“Under missile attack from Iran. These are either cruise missiles or short range ballistic missiles. All over the country.” — Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 7, 2020
I am told from US official these are short range ballistic or cruise missiles being fired from Iranian territory at multiple US bases and targets inside Iraq. https://t.co/xKh2NPiDyz — Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) January 7, 2020
#Breaking: Semi-official Fars news agency in #Iran claims that the rocket attack at Al Assad was an "Iranian six missile attack" (6:03 p.m. ET 1/7/20) Ayn al Asad is an Iraqi Armed Forces and United States armed forces air base located in Anbar province of western #Iraq. pic.twitter.com/WxyhYVQXEN — Parthiban Shanmugam (@hollywoodcurry) January 7, 2020
JUST IN: Iran says it has started attack on Iraq base hosting U.S. troops, according to Iran state TV
* State TV cites Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
* Says tens of rockets were fired at Ayn al-Assad base in Iraq
* Says operation is named "Martyr Soleimani" — Melissa Cheok (@mkcheok) January 7, 2020
We have to think that Trump won’t back down and there will be a counter-response….
UPDATE from FOX NEWS:
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed responsibility.
Here’s a statement from the Department of Defense.
Just in from the Pentagon: "It is clear that these missiles were launched from Iran and targeted at least two Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. military and coalition personnel at Al-Assad and Irbil. "
Full statement from DOD spox: pic.twitter.com/5dSMXYXQk9 — Andrew deGrandpré (@adegrandpre) January 8, 2020
UPDATE:
Seeing that they are claiming a second round of missile strikes.
IRGC reporting that a 2nd wave of missiles has been launched. — Ali Arouzi (@aliarouzi) January 8, 2020
UPDATE:
Kinda doubt this one.
UPDATE (TRS): Here’s a rundown of what has happened thus far from Joyce Karam:
UPDATE: US – #Iran • Pentagon: 2 joint bases in #Iraq Hit by >12 Iran Missiles
• Taji base hit by 🚀(VOA)
• Confirmed Iraqi Casualties
• Iran Air Force deployed
• Trump May address nation
• Revenge to Suleimani killing
• No word on US casualties
https://t.co/JparJ1zmJu — Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 8, 2020
And here’s a statement from the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense:
UPDATE: No casualties…
NEW: per @LucasFoxNews & @johnrobertsFox : There are “no U.S. casualties” from Iran’s missile strike targeting American forces in Iraq, a U.S. military official in Baghdad tells Fox News. The U.S. military’s damage assessment continues. #iran #Iraq — Brooke Singman (@brookefoxnews) January 8, 2020
And Trump will not give address to the nation…
BREAKING: NO US Casualties in #Iran’s Attacks in #Iraq. Trump will NOT give address. This is Good News if you’re looking for Deescalation https://t.co/y6aVIbAOpO — Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 8, 2020
UPDATE: 15 missiles launched, 4 blew up in flight. US was tracking missiles and able to give military personnel warning to take cover:
No US casualties reported yet, says US official. A total of 15 Iranian missiles hit al Asad and Irbil. 10 struck al Asad and only 1 hit Irbil. 4 blew up in flight. US was tracking the launches and personnel at the bases had advanced warning, giving them time to take cover. — David Cloud (@DavidCloudLAT) January 8, 2020
UPDATE: Iran is blustering about mass escalation if the US responds…
Iran making threats of mass escalation. To attack more bases in Iraq. To unleash Hezbollah. To unleash shiite militias in Iraq. To attack Israel and Dubai. Making it clear it is ready for a widespead campaign if this escalates further with a US response. — Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) January 8, 2020
UPDATE: Trump just tweeted…
All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2020


therightscoop--2020-01-08--“THIS IS INSULTING!” – Mike Lee ANGRY over today’s briefing on Iran

Mike Lee was not happy with the briefings he and other Senators received today on the recent conflicts with Iran and the need to kill Soleimani .
In fact he was quite angry about it , telling the press that one of the big messages they received from their briefers were “ un-American ” , “ unconstitutional ” , and just “ wrong ” : Lee says this was the worst briefing he ’ s ever seen on military matters in the nine years he ’ s been a Senator .
He then noted what distressed him so much about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so distressing about that briefing was that one of the messages we received from the briefers was , do not debate , do not discuss the issue of appropriateness of further military intervention against Iran .
And that if you do you ’ ll be emboldening Iran .
The implication being that we would somehow be making America less safe by having a debate or a discussion about the appropriateness of further military involvement against the government of Iran.
” Lee says this is both insulting and demeaning to the office that these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said that “ it is not acceptable for officials within the executive branch of government…to come in and tell us that we can ’ t debate and discuss the appropriateness of military intervention against Iran .
It ’ s un-American .
It ’ s unconstitutional and it ’ s wrong.
” Lee elaborates more when answering questions about it from the media , noting that the breifers wouldn ’ t even get into the sensitive areas of the intelligence even though they were in a SCIF ( top-secret room where no electronic @ @ @ @

Mike Lee was not happy with the briefings he and other Senators received today on the recent conflicts with Iran and the need to kill Soleimani. In fact he was quite angry about it, telling the press that one of the big messages they received from their briefers were “un-American”, “unconstitutional”, and just “wrong”:
Lee says this was the worst briefing he’s ever seen on military matters in the nine years he’s been a Senator. He then noted what distressed him so much about the briefing:
“What I found so distressing about that briefing was that one of the messages we received from the briefers was, do not debate, do not discuss the issue of appropriateness of further military intervention against Iran. And that if you do you’ll be emboldening Iran. The implication being that we would somehow be making America less safe by having a debate or a discussion about the appropriateness of further military involvement against the government of Iran.”
Lee says this is both insulting and demeaning to the office that these Senators hold and to the Constitution. He said that “it is not acceptable for officials within the executive branch of government…to come in and tell us that we can’t debate and discuss the appropriateness of military intervention against Iran. It’s un-American. It’s unconstitutional and it’s wrong.”
Lee elaborates more when answering questions about it from the media, noting that the breifers wouldn’t even get into the sensitive areas of the intelligence even though they were in a SCIF (top-secret room where no electronic devices allowed):


therightscoop--2020-01-08--BREAKING: Katyusha rockets fall inside Baghdad’s Green Zone near US Embassy!

It ’ s being reported right now that three Katyusha rockets have fallen inside Baghdad ’ s Green Zone , @ @ @ @ @ side of Baghdad : According to police , one landed near the US Embassy , @ @ @ @ @ about 100 meters away : If this is true , they would have had to @ @ @ @ @ as the border to Iran is over 80+ miles away : Here ’ s video @ @ @ @ @ Baghdad as the rockets are incoming : UPDATE : Two missiles hit in the Green @ @

It’s being reported right now that three Katyusha rockets have fallen inside Baghdad’s Green Zone, which is on the eastern side of Baghdad:
MORE: Three Katyusha rockets fall inside Baghdad's Green Zone and start fire, according to police sources pic.twitter.com/m2RFf31K29 — Reuters (@Reuters) January 8, 2020
MORE: Iraqi military says two Katyusha rockets fell inside Baghdad's Green Zone, no casualties See live updates on Middle East tensions: https://t.co/CXGoR2jmrY pic.twitter.com/qkfacnElbR — Reuters (@Reuters) January 8, 2020
According to police, one landed near the US Embassy, which Reuters points out was about 100 meters away:
Iraqi military says in a statement that two Katyusha rockets fell inside the Green Zone causing no casualties. Police sources tell Reuters at least one rocket landed close to the U.S. embassy. — Ahmed Aboulenein (@aaboulenein) January 8, 2020
If this is true, they would have had to come from within Iraq, as the border to Iran is over 80+ miles away:
The maximum range of Katyusha rockets is only around 12 miles. Most variants have a range of rather less than 10 miles. And if you don't know, now you know, sucker. https://t.co/uJ7s8QKCfx — Euan Rellie (@euanrellie) January 8, 2020
Here’s video of the alarms sounding in Baghdad as the rockets are incoming:
WATCH: Air raid siren wails at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad as explosions are heard pic.twitter.com/4uy0wJxrCm — BNO News (@BNONews) January 8, 2020
UPDATE: Two missiles hit in the Green Zone….
Update: Two Katyusha rockets hit near the US embassy in the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone which houses government buildings and foreign missions but caused no casualties, according to security sources.https://t.co/9tscFYNDrd pic.twitter.com/EdT01ihI9l — Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) January 8, 2020


therightscoop--2020-01-08--CNN: Pelosi “losing members of her own party” with impeachment delays

According to CNN , Pelosi delaying the sending of the articles of impeachment to the Senate is creating anxiety among those in her party and she is losing support from Democrats in the Senate who are anxious to get this impeachment trial underway .
The most amazing part of this to me was John King ’ s reaction to Pelosi wanting McConnell to put in writing how he ’ s going to run the trial .
King actually said that “ McConnell has been pretty clear about the process ” , noting that he is going to run it roughly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impeachment trial , and asks “ why isn ’ t that good enough for the Speaker ?
” The Washington Post reporter on the CNN panel agreed , saying it ’ s pretty puzzling because any document that McConnell produces at this point wouldn ’ t have much more detail than the organizing documents did in the Clinton impeachment .
More importantly , the same reporter also pointed out that Pelosi really doesn ’ t have any leverage because McConnell has the votes to run the trial how he sees fit .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are telling Pelosi to stop with the delays and get the impeachment trial going .
One last point .
CNN is casting this as some sort of a stalemate between Pelosi and McConnell , asking who is going to blink first .
But in reality , that ’ s just not true at all .
The Senate doesn ’ t have to do an impeachment trial and Senate Republicans will just go on with normal business until she does blink .
I say keep the phony articles of impeachment .
The longer she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is ( at least I hope ) that the Senate will just vote them down without even considering a trial .
That ’ s what should happen anyway .

According to CNN, Pelosi delaying the sending of the articles of impeachment to the Senate is creating anxiety among those in her party and she is losing support from Democrats in the Senate who are anxious to get this impeachment trial underway.
Watch:
The most amazing part of this to me was John King’s reaction to Pelosi wanting McConnell to put in writing how he’s going to run the trial. King actually said that “McConnell has been pretty clear about the process”, noting that he is going to run it roughly as they did in the 1998 Clinton impeachment trial, and asks “why isn’t that good enough for the Speaker?”
The Washington Post reporter on the CNN panel agreed, saying it’s pretty puzzling because any document that McConnell produces at this point wouldn’t have much more detail than the organizing documents did in the Clinton impeachment.
More importantly, the same reporter also pointed out that Pelosi really doesn’t have any leverage because McConnell has the votes to run the trial how he sees fit. Meanwhile, even the more liberal Democratic Senators are telling Pelosi to stop with the delays and get the impeachment trial going.
One last point. CNN is casting this as some sort of a stalemate between Pelosi and McConnell, asking who is going to blink first. But in reality, that’s just not true at all. The Senate doesn’t have to do an impeachment trial and Senate Republicans will just go on with normal business until she does blink. I say keep the phony articles of impeachment. The longer she keeps them, the more likely it is (at least I hope) that the Senate will just vote them down without even considering a trial. That’s what should happen anyway.


therightscoop--2020-01-08--Before and After images show MINIMAL damage from Iranian missiles in attack on US troops

This morning Trump said in his address to the nation that the ballistic missiles fired from Iran did minimal damage @ @ @ @ @ casualties .
Looking at these maps from CNN of the aftermath of the bombings does @ @ @ @ @ they fired were not that effective : According to Fox News the Al Assad has @ @ @ @ @ 15 miles , so it ’ s a very large base about 100 miles west @ @ @ @ @ on what I see in these maps , it really doesn ’ t look like @ @ @ @ @ all .
It would make sense that there were no casualties even if the US @ @ @ @ @ attack as the missiles were in the air .
Clearly Iran didn ’ t really @ @ @ @ @ , and they chose correctly .

This morning Trump said in his address to the nation that the ballistic missiles fired from Iran did minimal damage and that there were no casualties.
Looking at these maps from CNN of the aftermath of the bombings does indeed show that the missiles they fired were not that effective:
According to Fox News the Al Assad has a perimeter of more than 15 miles, so it’s a very large base about 100 miles west of Baghdad.
Just based on what I see in these maps, it really doesn’t look like these were precision hits at all. It would make sense that there were no casualties even if the US had only learned about the attack as the missiles were in the air. Clearly Iran didn’t really want war with the US, and they chose correctly.


therightscoop--2020-01-08--Ben Shapiro DESTROYS new media narrative that Iran is more rational than Trump

We ’ ve talked time and time again about just how much the media and Democrats hate Trump , and their hatred for him as on display again today after his speech as an MSNBC pundit cast Iran as the rational actor and Trump was the irrational one that people are worried will start a war : It ’ s really unbelievable when you consider that Iran is the one who started all this .
Via their terror militia group Kataeb Hezbollah , Iran attacked and killed a US military contractor and wounded many others .
The US responded to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of these Iranian militia members .
Iran then responded by attacking our embassy in Baghdad with more of their militia members and planning more attacks against us .
The United States responds again with force , killing their top General Suleimani .
Up to this point Iran has been the aggressor .
But hey , nevermind all of those facts .
Trump is the irrational one that Democrats fear might start World War 3 !
Ben Shapiro also hit this stupid new narrative right in the mouth : He ’ s exactly right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength because it works , and this is exactly the strategy that Trump employed against Iranian attacks on our people .
And look what it led to : Iran bombing an empty Iraqi base with zero casualties .
And now it appears that everything is de-escalating .

We’ve talked time and time again about just how much the media and Democrats hate Trump, and their hatred for him as on display again today after his speech as an MSNBC pundit cast Iran as the rational actor and Trump was the irrational one that people are worried will start a war:
It’s really unbelievable when you consider that Iran is the one who started all this. Via their terror militia group Kataeb Hezbollah, Iran attacked and killed a US military contractor and wounded many others. The US responded to that attack with force, killing 25 of these Iranian militia members.
Iran then responded by attacking our embassy in Baghdad with more of their militia members and planning more attacks against us. The United States responds again with force, killing their top General Suleimani.
Up to this point Iran has been the aggressor. But hey, nevermind all of those facts. Trump is the irrational one that Democrats fear might start World War 3!
Ben Shapiro also hit this stupid new narrative right in the mouth:
So the media's new narrative is that Iran is more rational than Trump, so no war. You are now declaring the Iranian regime, which hangs gay people from cranes, oppresses women, and pursues global terrorism, more rational than a president using basic deterrence strategy. GTFO. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 8, 2020
This was Deterrence 101. There was no indicator at any time that Trump was desperate for war. And there was very good reason to believe that Iran would back down — namely, that they would actually lose a war. The point of peace through strength is PEACE. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 8, 2020
He’s exactly right. Reagan always believed in peace through strength because it works, and this is exactly the strategy that Trump employed against Iranian attacks on our people. And look what it led to: Iran bombing an empty Iraqi base with zero casualties. And now it appears that everything is de-escalating.


therightscoop--2020-01-08--WATCH: Bret Baier suggests “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is why Democrats won’t give Trump credit for

WATCH: Bret Baier suggests “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is why Democrats won’t give Trump credit for getting it right with Iran

During the coverage of Trump ’ s address to the nation , Fox News anchor Bret Baier suggested that “ Trump Derangement Syndrome ” is why Democrats refuse to give Trump credit for getting it right with Iran .
Baier starts out saying “ But there is this sense that this president , perhaps , doesn ’ t get credit when something goes right.
” “ Originally , as this all was happening it was going to be World War 3 .
He started World War 3 and there ’ s no strategy here .
Now , we saw what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what the US is saying in response to that .
And you wonder whether Trump Derangement Syndrome factors in to some of the responses you hear publicly here in Washington.
” I was actually surprised to hear Bret Baier go there , but he ’ s certainly not wrong to ‘ wonder ’ about this .
TDS has been a problem for Democrats and the media since Trump defeated Hillary in 2016 .
Not only do they refuse to give him credit for when things go right , but they ’ ve tried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lawsuits , and a phony impeachment that is still ongoing .

During the coverage of Trump’s address to the nation, Fox News anchor Bret Baier suggested that “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is why Democrats refuse to give Trump credit for getting it right with Iran.
Watch:
Baier starts out saying “But there is this sense that this president, perhaps, doesn’t get credit when something goes right.”
“Originally, as this all was happening it was going to be World War 3. He started World War 3 and there’s no strategy here. Now, we saw what Iran did in response. We see what the US is saying in response to that. And you wonder whether Trump Derangement Syndrome factors in to some of the responses you hear publicly here in Washington.”
I was actually surprised to hear Bret Baier go there, but he’s certainly not wrong to ‘wonder’ about this. TDS has been a problem for Democrats and the media since Trump defeated Hillary in 2016. Not only do they refuse to give him credit for when things go right, but they’ve tried to destroy his presidency with unending investigations, lawsuits, and a phony impeachment that is still ongoing.


therightscoop--2020-01-08--WATCH: President Trump addressed the nation on missile attack from Iran [FULL SPEECH]

This morning at 11:30 President Trump gave an address the nation from the White House regarding last night ’ s Iranian missile attack on the Iraqi bases that housed our troops .
You can watch the full address below , which starts at 35:40 minute mark : In short , Trump said that Iran appears to be standing down after the attack which only caused minimal damage .
Trump said no lives were lost , in part due to precautions that were taken as well as an early warning system that worked very well .
Trump seemed to be signaling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called on Iran to de-escalate tensions and come to the negotiating table .
Trump will impose more sanctions and ask NATO to become more involved in the Middle East .
Trump also pointed out that the missiles that were fired in last night ’ s attack were paid for by money that was made available to Iran from the Obama administration .
Watch the video above for more .
In related news , I reported this morning that Iran warned Iraq of the attacks before they happened .
Since then I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tipped off the US about the attack as well , allowing them to take cover : “ An Arab diplomatic source told CNN that Iraq gave advance warning to the United States on “ which bases would be hit ” after Iranian officials passed on the information .
A US defense official said Iraqis were told by Iran to stay away from certain bases.
” US officials also confirmed to USA Today that they did have advance warning of the attack , writing “ U.S .
officials had advance warning of Iran ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bases housing U.S. and coalition forces , a U.S. official told USA TODAY .
”

This morning at 11:30 President Trump gave an address the nation from the White House regarding last night’s Iranian missile attack on the Iraqi bases that housed our troops. You can watch the full address below, which starts at 35:40 minute mark:
In short, Trump said that Iran appears to be standing down after the attack which only caused minimal damage. Trump said no lives were lost, in part due to precautions that were taken as well as an early warning system that worked very well.
Trump seemed to be signaling that the US would not retaliate and called on Iran to de-escalate tensions and come to the negotiating table. Trump will impose more sanctions and ask NATO to become more involved in the Middle East.
Trump also pointed out that the missiles that were fired in last night’s attack were paid for by money that was made available to Iran from the Obama administration. Watch the video above for more.
In related news, I reported this morning that Iran warned Iraq of the attacks before they happened. Since then I’ve also found reporting that suggests Iraq then tipped off the US about the attack as well, allowing them to take cover:
“An Arab diplomatic source told CNN that Iraq gave advance warning to the United States on “which bases would be hit” after Iranian officials passed on the information. A US defense official said Iraqis were told by Iran to stay away from certain bases.”
US officials also confirmed to USA Today that they did have advance warning of the attack, writing “U.S. officials had advance warning of Iran’s missile assault that damaged two Iraqi bases housing U.S. and coalition forces, a U.S. official told USA TODAY.”


therightscoop--2020-01-08--Ukraine embassy in Iran DROPS reference to engine failure as cause of plane crash

Early this morning the Ukrainian embassy in Iran put out a new statement on the crash of the Ukrainian airliner in Iran that killed nearly 180 people , omitting the previously reported ‘ engine failure ’ as the possible cause of the crash : REUTERS – Ukraine ’ s embassy in Iran dropped an initial reference to engine failure as the cause of a Ukrainian plane crash outside Tehran on Wednesday .
It said in a second statement that the causes had not been disclosed and that any previous comments were not official .
Asked at a briefing in Kiev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a missile , Ukraine ’ s Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk cautioned against speculation until the results of an investigation were known .
He also said that Ukraine had banned flights through Iranian airspace by its airliners from Jan. 9 .
From all the reporting I read last night , the ‘ mechanical issues ’ reporting was coming from Iran ’ s official news agency , ISNA .
It sounds like Ukraine is no longer taking Iran ’ s word for this and are open to the possibility that the plane was hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you missed it , here is the video of the crash which we posted last night : Other reporting this morning indicates that both black boxes have been found , but Iran says they will not give the black boxes , which are partially damaged , to Boeing .
Ukraine is sending their own team of experts to investigate the circumstances of the crash , saying “ Our priority is to establish the truth and those responsible for this terrible catastrophe .
”

Early this morning the Ukrainian embassy in Iran put out a new statement on the crash of the Ukrainian airliner in Iran that killed nearly 180 people, omitting the previously reported ‘engine failure’ as the possible cause of the crash:
REUTERS – Ukraine’s embassy in Iran dropped an initial reference to engine failure as the cause of a Ukrainian plane crash outside Tehran on Wednesday. It said in a second statement that the causes had not been disclosed and that any previous comments were not official. Asked at a briefing in Kiev if the plane could have been downed by a missile, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk cautioned against speculation until the results of an investigation were known. He also said that Ukraine had banned flights through Iranian airspace by its airliners from Jan. 9.
From all the reporting I read last night, the ‘mechanical issues’ reporting was coming from Iran’s official news agency, ISNA. It sounds like Ukraine is no longer taking Iran’s word for this and are open to the possibility that the plane was hit by an Iranian missile.
In case you missed it, here is the video of the crash which we posted last night:
Other reporting this morning indicates that both black boxes have been found, but Iran says they will not give the black boxes, which are partially damaged, to Boeing.
Ukraine is sending their own team of experts to investigate the circumstances of the crash, saying “Our priority is to establish the truth and those responsible for this terrible catastrophe.”


therightscoop--2020-01-08--BREAKING: Iran warned Iraq about missile attack; there were no Iraqi casualties…

It ’ s being reported now that Iraq has reversed itself and is saying this morning there were no Iraqi @ @ @ @ @ Iranian missile attack : As you can see from Karam ’ s tweet , Iran @ @ @ @ @ pending attack well over an hour before it happened , giving them plenty of time @ @ @ @ @ came from Iraq ’ s Prime Minister : And remember , the report from last @ @ @ @ @ was monitoring the launches of these missiles from Iran and thus US troops at these @ @ @ @ @ or take cover before they hit : Regarding President Trump ’ s statement about the @ @ @ @ @ was just announced that it will come at 11AM this morning .
We ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ .

It’s being reported now that Iraq has reversed itself and is saying this morning there were no Iraqi casualties last night in the Iranian missile attack:
Good morning. Iraq reversed, saying now no casualties.. Iraq PM knew of an attack around midnight. 80 min. prior. Attack started 1:20 am, same time Suleimani was killed. Discrepancy in reaction between Zarif & Khamenei twitter. Trump to speak. +Tragedy of Boeing crash in Iran — Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 8, 2020
NATO confirms no casualties from missile strikes. — Scott McGrew (@ScottMcGrew) January 8, 2020
As you can see from Karam’s tweet, Iran also informed Iraq of the pending attack well over an hour before it happened, giving them plenty of time to prepare. Apparently this came from Iraq’s Prime Minister:
– #Iraq PM Abdulmahdi: Informed abt attack in advance
– #Iran FM Zarif: Iraqi Govt/Armed Forces were informed
– IRGC media warn of further direct retaliation *if* US responds, hedges by calling it "beginning"
– AAH chief says retaliation for Soleimani "begun", time for Muhandis — Mohammad Ali Shabani (@mashabani) January 8, 2020
Iraqi Prime Minister says Iran gave Iraq a heads up that retaliation for Soleimani killing "had begun or it will start in a little while." He also claims that "at the exact same time" Iran told Iraq this, the US called Iraqis and told them rockets were falling. https://t.co/Oo0BvPmqRX — Steve Lookner (@lookner) January 8, 2020
And remember, the report from last night was that the US was monitoring the launches of these missiles from Iran and thus US troops at these bases had time to vacate or take cover before they hit:
No US casualties reported yet, says US official. A total of 15 Iranian missiles hit al Asad and Irbil. 10 struck al Asad and only 1 hit Irbil. 4 blew up in flight. US was tracking the launches and personnel at the bases had advanced warning, giving them time to take cover. — David Cloud (@DavidCloudLAT) January 8, 2020
To sum up…
UPDATE: US- #Iran • Iran Informed #Iraq prior to attack!
• Total 15 🚀, 2 bases
• NO US/Iraq Casualties
• Khamenei: Not enough
• Flights restrictions for Gulf, Iraq
• Slovenia, Croatia leaving Iraq
• UK FM coming to Washington
• Trump 📞 Qatar https://t.co/yzjTjEAFiK — Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) January 8, 2020
Regarding President Trump’s statement about the attack last night, it was just announced that it will come at 11AM this morning. We’ll bring it to you live.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--Appeals Court gives Trump BIG victory over border wall funding

The Fifth Circuit court of appeals has given Trump a huge victory , reversing a lower court decision that denied him the ability to use 3.6 billion in military funding to build the wall : REUTERS – A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday put on hold a lower court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump ’ s administration from using $ 3.6 billion in military construction funds to build a wall on the country ’ s border with Mexico .
The New Orleans-based 5th U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay pending the Trump administration ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a federal judge that barred the funding transfer .
In a 2-1 ruling , the panel noted that the U.S. Supreme Court had stayed an injunction in a similar border wall case from the 9th U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals .
The court also said there was a “ substantial likelihood ” that the parties challenging the funding transfer – the county of El Paso , Texas , and the Border Network for Human Rights – lacked standing to sue the Trump administration .
According to the author , the two judges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Reagan appointee and a Trump appointee .
The one dissenter was an Obama appointee , of course : He notes that the ruling clears the way for Trump to now access the money which will build 175 miles of border wall :

The Fifth Circuit court of appeals has given Trump a huge victory, reversing a lower court decision that denied him the ability to use 3.6 billion in military funding to build the wall:
REUTERS – A U.S. federal appeals court on Wednesday put on hold a lower court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from using $3.6 billion in military construction funds to build a wall on the country’s border with Mexico.
The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay pending the Trump administration’s appeal of a Dec. 10 decision by a federal judge that barred the funding transfer.
In a 2-1 ruling, the panel noted that the U.S. Supreme Court had stayed an injunction in a similar border wall case from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court also said there was a “substantial likelihood” that the parties challenging the funding transfer – the county of El Paso, Texas, and the Border Network for Human Rights – lacked standing to sue the Trump administration.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--Lindsey Graham: Senate will take up impeachment trial NEXT WEEK

Lindsey Graham said tonight on Hannity that the Pelosi impeachment dam has broken and the Senate will take up the @ @ @ @ @ Graham ’ s comments come at the very end of his interview with Hannity .
@ @ @ @ @ said : The Pelosi impeachment dam has broken .
We ’ ve had five Democrats @ @ @ @ @ send over the articles .
You said it was urgent .
If you believe it @ @ @ @ @ it to the Senate for disposition .
She ’ s losing Democrats in the Senate @ @ @ @ @ Nancy Pelosi is about to crack .
Hats off to Mitch McConnell for playing this @ @ @ @ @ ll take the trial up next week .
He says this with such confidence that @ @ @ @ @ whether he knows something that hasn ’ t been reported yet or whether this is @ @ @ @ @ guess we ’ ll find out next week .
In related news , Graham hit @ @ @ @ @ and Rand Paul today for their overreaction to the Iran briefing :

Lindsey Graham said tonight on Hannity that the Pelosi impeachment dam has broken and the Senate will take up the impeachment trial next week:
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Graham’s comments come at the very end of his interview with Hannity. Here’s what he said:
The Pelosi impeachment dam has broken. We’ve had five Democrats come out today and say send over the articles. You said it was urgent. If you believe it to be urgent, send it to the Senate for disposition. She’s losing Democrats in the Senate. The impeachment dam of Nancy Pelosi is about to crack. Hats off to Mitch McConnell for playing this very well. We’ll take the trial up next week.
He says this with such confidence that I’m not sure whether he knows something that hasn’t been reported yet or whether this is just a prediction. I guess we’ll find out next week.
In related news, Graham hit back at both Mike Lee and Rand Paul today for their overreaction to the Iran briefing:
Mike Lee calls out Lindsey Graham pic.twitter.com/RLMDZZetUQ — Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) January 9, 2020


therightscoop--2020-01-09--Judge orders Netflix to REMOVE blasphemous Christmas special making Jesus gay

Remember the blasphemous Christmas special we wrote about a few weeks ago that made Jesus out to be gay and was being hosted by Netflix ?
It was made by a Brazilian film company , and now a Brazilian judge has ordered Netflix to remove it : AP – A Brazilian judge on Wednesday ordered Netflix to stop showing a Christmas special that some called blasphemous for depicting Jesus as a gay man and which prompted a gasoline bomb attack on the satirists behind the program .
The ruling by Rio de Janeiro judge Benedicto Abicair responded to a petition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ honor of millions of Catholics ” was hurt by the airing of “ The First Temptation of Christ.
” The special was produced by the Rio-based film company Porta dos Fundos , whose headquarters was targeted in the Christmas Eve attack .
Netflix told The Associated Press it would not comment on the ruling .
Porta dos Fundos also declined to comment on the judge ’ s decision , which contradicted an earlier decision rejecting censorship of the program .
The ruling is valid until another court orders otherwise .
Abicair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is beneficial not only to the Christian community , but to Brazilian society which is mostly Christian.
” The ruling comes at a time when some civil groups say far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is waging a “ cultural war , ” cutting funding for arts projects that challenge “ Christian values ” and inveighing against flamboyant carnival celebrations .

Remember the blasphemous Christmas special we wrote about a few weeks ago that made Jesus out to be gay and was being hosted by Netflix? It was made by a Brazilian film company, and now a Brazilian judge has ordered Netflix to remove it:
AP – A Brazilian judge on Wednesday ordered Netflix to stop showing a Christmas special that some called blasphemous for depicting Jesus as a gay man and which prompted a gasoline bomb attack on the satirists behind the program.
The ruling by Rio de Janeiro judge Benedicto Abicair responded to a petition by a Brazilian Catholic organization that argued the “honor of millions of Catholics” was hurt by the airing of “The First Temptation of Christ.” The special was produced by the Rio-based film company Porta dos Fundos, whose headquarters was targeted in the Christmas Eve attack.
Netflix told The Associated Press it would not comment on the ruling.
Porta dos Fundos also declined to comment on the judge’s decision, which contradicted an earlier decision rejecting censorship of the program. The ruling is valid until another court orders otherwise.
Abicair said the program’s withdrawal “is beneficial not only to the Christian community, but to Brazilian society which is mostly Christian.”
The ruling comes at a time when some civil groups say far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is waging a “cultural war,” cutting funding for arts projects that challenge “Christian values” and inveighing against flamboyant carnival celebrations.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--Ilhan Omar BLASTED for saying she’s “stricken with PTSD” over Trump response to Iran

Ilhan Omar is being blasted today from one of her fellow congressmen for actually saying she ’ s ‘ stricken with PTSD ’ over all this talk about war with Iran : If you aren ’ t familiar with Banks , he ’ s been with the Navy since 2012 and was deployed to Afghanistan about 6 years ago .
So he knows a little something about PTSD .
Omar responded to this saying she survived war in Somalia and does actually suffer from PTSD : I think the problem is that nobody on the right believes she ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all , look at what else she said today : She sounds like an Iranian propagandist !
She claims Trump has been goading Iran into a war , suggesting he announced sanctions on Iran after canceling the Iran nuclear deal in order “ to starve innocent people ” .
That ’ s complete garbage .
If Trump wanted to go to war with Iran , he ’ s already had ample cause to do it and he hasn ’ t , including last night ’ s attack .
Rather , Trump has showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s been president , choosing de-escalation instead of the alternative .
If Omar is truly suffering from PTSD over all of this , then why was she laughing and joking during this very press conference ?

Ilhan Omar is being blasted today from one of her fellow congressmen for actually saying she’s ‘stricken with PTSD’ over all this talk about war with Iran:
Rep. Ilhan Omar complained she’s “stricken with PTSD” because of recent events in the Middle East. This is a disgrace and offensive to our nation’s veterans who really do have PTSD after putting their life on the line to keep America safe. pic.twitter.com/twhZDuUDu0 — Jim Banks (@RepJimBanks) January 8, 2020
If you aren’t familiar with Banks, he’s been with the Navy since 2012 and was deployed to Afghanistan about 6 years ago. So he knows a little something about PTSD.
Omar responded to this saying she survived war in Somalia and does actually suffer from PTSD:
Hi Jim, I survived war as a child and deal with post-traumatic stress disorder—much like many who have served or lived through war. It’s shameful that you as a member of Congress would erase the PTSD of survivors. pic.twitter.com/QdDBKDSOCS — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 8, 2020
I think the problem is that nobody on the right believes she’s being sincere in any way. After all, look at what else she said today:
She sounds like an Iranian propagandist! She claims Trump has been goading Iran into a war, suggesting he announced sanctions on Iran after canceling the Iran nuclear deal in order “to starve innocent people”. That’s complete garbage.
If Trump wanted to go to war with Iran, he’s already had ample cause to do it and he hasn’t, including last night’s attack. Rather, Trump has showed tremendous restraint in dealing with Iran since he’s been president, choosing de-escalation instead of the alternative.
If Omar is truly suffering from PTSD over all of this, then why was she laughing and joking during this very press conference?


therightscoop--2020-01-09--House passes non-binding War Powers Resolution and here’s the Republicans who voted for it…

The House has passed Pelosi ’ s non-binding War Powers Resolution by a margin of 224 to 194 : It @ @ @ @ @ anything as it ’ s non-binding .
Three Republicans voted for the measure and according @ @ @ @ @ one of them : The eight Democrats who voted against the measure are… I haven @ @ @ @ @ my guess is that some or most of these Democrats are in red districts .

The House has passed Pelosi’s non-binding War Powers Resolution by a margin of 224 to 194:
224-194: House adopts war powers resolution limiting the President's military actions against Iran on near party line vote. 3 Republicans and Amash-I voted Yes. 8 Democrats voted No. pic.twitter.com/yiQTQ2Juf9 — Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) January 9, 2020
It doesn’t really limit anything as it’s non-binding.
Three Republicans voted for the measure and according to reports Matt Gaetz was one of them:
3 House Republicans voted Yes on Iran war powers resolution:
Gaetz-FL
Massie-KY
Rooney-FL — Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) January 9, 2020
The eight Democrats who voted against the measure are…
8 House Democrats voted No on Iran war powers resolution:
Brindisi-NY
Cunningham-SC
Gottheimer-NJ
Horn-OK
Luria-VA
McAdams-UT
Murphy-FL
Rose-NY — Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) January 9, 2020
I haven’t checked, but my guess is that some or most of these Democrats are in red districts.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--Deranged Democrat blames Trump for Iran shooting down Ukrainian airliner – [VIDEO]

Rep. Jackie Speier , a completely deranged House Democrat , actually blamed Trump for Iran shooting down the Ukrainian airliner that killed nearly 180 people on Tuesday night : Here ’ s a rush transcript of her remarks in case you don ’ t want to torture yourself with the video : WOLF : Have you been briefed on it ?
It certainly sounds like it was a mistake by the Iranians .
Do you think they assumed this was some sort of U.S. military plane ?
SPEIER : I have been briefed on it .
I ’ m not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is being projected is true , this is yet another example of collateral damage from the actions that have been taken in a provocative way by the president of the United States .
WOLF : Is this type of miscalculation , let ’ s say , on the part of the Iranians more likely now to result in even heightened tensions ?
SPEIER : I would say that the continued saber rattling by the president doesn ’ t help us .
I also feel strongly that by taking out general soleimani , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any of the planning that the Iranians would be doing or that the shia militia that is throughout the region is also engaged in doing .
And we also have the leader of the shia militia who was assassinated as well .
That may be the subject of some efforts to seek revenge .
This needs to be deescalated .
The president needs to stop saber rattling ask find a way to use our allies to find a means by not just tamping this down , but getting Iran to the table @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement on the use of nuclear weapons and move forward in a manner that is not as bellicose a as the president has been as he addresses Iran .
Iran has been a bad actor .
Soleimani was a bad actor .
There are many people who are bad actors .
We have to find a way to live together and attempt to move towards peace .
Speier must be living in an alternative universe because her analysis doesn ’ t comport in any way with the facts of what happened .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In doing so he also prevented a potential war from breaking out .
Yet Democrats like Speier are so dishonest and deranged over their hatred for Trump that they ’ d have the American people believe that Trump is the aggressor here , when it was Iran that started this entire row by killing an American military contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base via their local militia .
CNN ’ s Wolf Blitzer should be ashamed of himself for allowing Speier to spout this incredible nonsense without any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kook-level nonsense too .
Instead , he played into her false narrative by asking if Iran shooting down the Ukrainian plane would increase tensions even more , when the opposite is happening .
Tensions are actually decreasing now that the Iranians got to save face by firing a few missiles at an empty Iraqi airbase .
The US didn ’ t even respond and yet Trump is being blamed for Iran mistaking a freaking Boeing 737 for a missile ?
Good grief .

Rep. Jackie Speier, a completely deranged House Democrat, actually blamed Trump for Iran shooting down the Ukrainian airliner that killed nearly 180 people on Tuesday night:
Here’s a rush transcript of her remarks in case you don’t want to torture yourself with the video:
WOLF: Have you been briefed on it? It certainly sounds like it was a mistake by the Iranians. Do you think they assumed this was some sort of U.S. military plane? SPEIER: I have been briefed on it. I’m not at liberty to say. But if what is being projected is true, this is yet another example of collateral damage from the actions that have been taken in a provocative way by the president of the United States. WOLF: Is this type of miscalculation, let’s say, on the part of the Iranians more likely now to result in even heightened tensions? SPEIER: I would say that the continued saber rattling by the president doesn’t help us. I also feel strongly that by taking out general soleimani, that that did not somehow rid us of any of the planning that the Iranians would be doing or that the shia militia that is throughout the region is also engaged in doing. And we also have the leader of the shia militia who was assassinated as well. That may be the subject of some efforts to seek revenge. This needs to be deescalated. The president needs to stop saber rattling ask find a way to use our allies to find a means by not just tamping this down, but getting Iran to the table, where we can renegotiate a joint agreement on the use of nuclear weapons and move forward in a manner that is not as bellicose a as the president has been as he addresses Iran. Iran has been a bad actor. Soleimani was a bad actor. There are many people who are bad actors. We have to find a way to live together and attempt to move towards peace.
Speier must be living in an alternative universe because her analysis doesn’t comport in any way with the facts of what happened. Trump got this right and saved American lives. In doing so he also prevented a potential war from breaking out. Yet Democrats like Speier are so dishonest and deranged over their hatred for Trump that they’d have the American people believe that Trump is the aggressor here, when it was Iran that started this entire row by killing an American military contractor in a rocket attack on an Iraqi military base via their local militia.
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer should be ashamed of himself for allowing Speier to spout this incredible nonsense without any challenge whatsoever. We’re talking kook-level nonsense too. Instead, he played into her false narrative by asking if Iran shooting down the Ukrainian plane would increase tensions even more, when the opposite is happening. Tensions are actually decreasing now that the Iranians got to save face by firing a few missiles at an empty Iraqi airbase. The US didn’t even respond and yet Trump is being blamed for Iran mistaking a freaking Boeing 737 for a missile? Good grief.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--Trump supporter forced to pull GUN on Trump hater who tried to remove his MAGA hat

A Trump-hating fool messed with the wrong Trump supporter in a mall in Pennsylvania : THE BLAZE – Seems a Trump supporter was wearing his red MAGA hat when another man “ told him to take the hat off , ” Police Chief Will Clark told the paper , adding that the pair were “ complete strangers.
” When the man refused , the Trump hater “ threatened to assault him ” and then “ took a swipe at the hat to knock it off his head , ” Clark added to the Citizens ’ Voice .
The chief told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hat-wearer backed up , pulled out his gun , and “ pointed it at the ground.
” As you might guess , the aggressor got way less aggressive — in fact , “ the guy took off , ” Clark noted to the Citizens ’ Voice .
The man who pulled out his gun has a concealed carry permit , police added to the paper .
But patrons panicked and fled the mall as well , police told the Citizens ’ Voice , adding that fears of a mass shooter at the mall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted on social media that there was no active shooter — and that the Trump supporter appeared justified in pulling his gun in self-defense , the paper reported .
Clark added to the Citizens ’ Voice that the aggressor “ was obviously not a proponent of Donald Trump .
”

A Trump-hating fool messed with the wrong Trump supporter in a mall in Pennsylvania:
THE BLAZE – Seems a Trump supporter was wearing his red MAGA hat when another man “told him to take the hat off,” Police Chief Will Clark told the paper, adding that the pair were “complete strangers.”
When the man refused, the Trump hater “threatened to assault him” and then “took a swipe at the hat to knock it off his head,” Clark added to the Citizens’ Voice.
The chief told the paper at that point the MAGA hat-wearer backed up, pulled out his gun, and “pointed it at the ground.”
As you might guess, the aggressor got way less aggressive — in fact, “the guy took off,” Clark noted to the Citizens’ Voice.
The man who pulled out his gun has a concealed carry permit, police added to the paper.
But patrons panicked and fled the mall as well, police told the Citizens’ Voice, adding that fears of a mass shooter at the mall spread online.
However, police quickly posted on social media that there was no active shooter — and that the Trump supporter appeared justified in pulling his gun in self-defense, the paper reported.
Clark added to the Citizens’ Voice that the aggressor “was obviously not a proponent of Donald Trump.”


therightscoop--2020-01-09--BREAKING: McConnell backs rule change that would allow Senate to DISMISS impeachment articles

It ’ s being reported that Leader McConnell is now backing Senator Josh Hawley ’ s bill that would change the rules and allow the Senate to simply dismiss the impeachment articles without a trial : AXOIS – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has signed onto a resolution by Sen. Josh Hawley ( R-Mo . )
seeking to change the rules of the Senate to dismiss articles of impeachment if they are not transmitted within 25 days of their approval — in this case , Jan. 12 .
The constitutionality of such a move is not clear .
House Speaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is waiting to see what the Senate trial will look like before she names impeachment managers and transmits the articles .
Below is the text of the proposal : I ’ m reading that a rule like this would need 67 votes to pass : But Hawley has told reporters that may not be true : A change to the Senate rules requires a two-thirds majority of 67 votes .
Republicans only hold 53 seats in the Senate , but Hawley hinted Monday that Republicans could bypass the requirement through a tactic often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The Constitution gives the Senate the ability to set its own rules and I don ’ t know that it does need 67 votes .
Rules can be changed with 51 votes , ” Hawley told reporters .
It could be that McConnell backing Hawley ’ s bill is a serious effort to open up the opportunity for dismissal to be voted on by Senators .
Or he could just be trying to pressure Pelosi to send over the articles and be done with it .
Either way I ’ m on-board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right , that they can change the rules with 51 votes .

It’s being reported that Leader McConnell is now backing Senator Josh Hawley’s bill that would change the rules and allow the Senate to simply dismiss the impeachment articles without a trial:
MCCONNELL backs resolution to change Senate rules to dismiss impeachment articles if they don't arrive from the House within 25 days of passage — or Jan. 12 in this case. — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) January 9, 2020
AXOIS – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has signed onto a resolution by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) seeking to change the rules of the Senate to dismiss articles of impeachment if they are not transmitted within 25 days of their approval — in this case, Jan. 12. The constitutionality of such a move is not clear. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reiterated on Thursday that she is waiting to see what the Senate trial will look like before she names impeachment managers and transmits the articles.
Below is the text of the proposal:
I’m reading that a rule like this would need 67 votes to pass:
Passing this is sorta impractical. You need 67 votes or to go nuclear. — Burgess Everett (@burgessev) January 9, 2020
But Hawley has told reporters that may not be true:
A change to the Senate rules requires a two-thirds majority of 67 votes. Republicans only hold 53 seats in the Senate, but Hawley hinted Monday that Republicans could bypass the requirement through a tactic often referred to as the nuclear option. “The Constitution gives the Senate the ability to set its own rules and I don’t know that it does need 67 votes. Rules can be changed with 51 votes,” Hawley told reporters.
It could be that McConnell backing Hawley’s bill is a serious effort to open up the opportunity for dismissal to be voted on by Senators. Or he could just be trying to pressure Pelosi to send over the articles and be done with it. Either way I’m on-board with it and I hope Hawley is right, that they can change the rules with 51 votes.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--BREAKING: Trump explains the BIG attack Soleimani was planning when he ordered drone strike

At a press conference today Trump explained which attack Soleimani was planning that led to him ordering the drone strike @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what Trump said in the video : We caught a total monster and @ @ @ @ @ and that should have happened a long time ago .
We did it because they @ @ @ @ @ our embassy .
We also did it for other reasons that were very obvious .
@ @ @ @ @ our military people died , people were badly wounded just a week before , and @ @ @ @ @ had a shot at him and I took it .
And that shot was pinpoint @ @ @ @ @ end of a monster .
Can you imagine if Trump hadn ’ t taken Soleimani @ @ @ @ @ blowing up our embassy , or even part of it ?
Taking out Soleimani was @ @ @ @ @ because if he ’ d succeeded in any way , we would likely be at @ @ @ @ @ or at least a lot closer to it .

At a press conference today Trump explained which attack Soleimani was planning that led to him ordering the drone strike that killed him.
Trump on why he ordered a drone attack that killed Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani: "They were looking to blow up our embassy" pic.twitter.com/gmjL2J7I4C — Luis Velarde (@luivelarde) January 9, 2020
Here’s what Trump said in the video:
We caught a total monster and we took him out, and that should have happened a long time ago. We did it because they were looking to blow up our embassy. We also did it for other reasons that were very obvious. Somebody died, one of our military people died, people were badly wounded just a week before, and we did it. We had a shot at him and I took it. And that shot was pinpoint accurate and that was the end of a monster.
Can you imagine if Trump hadn’t taken Soleimani out and he succeeded in blowing up our embassy, or even part of it? Taking out Soleimani was clearly an act of de-escalation because if he’d succeeded in any way, we would likely be at war with Iran right now or at least a lot closer to it.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--Trump BLASTS Pelosi “for trying to defend this monster” Soleimani —  [BONUS: Reminder how Pelosi def

Trump BLASTS Pelosi “for trying to defend this monster” Soleimani —  [BONUS: Reminder how Pelosi defended Obama attacks in Libya]

In her presser today , Pelosi once again accused Trump executing a “ provocative , disproportionate airstrike against Iran ” that put American lives in danger : She also made the argument that this could be considered an attack on Iran : This is how bad Democrats hate Trump , that they have to go to these ridiculous lengths just to make Trump look bad .
There was nothing disproportionate about this attack .
Soleimani was planning more attacks on Americans AFTER his Iranian militia group killed an American contractor and wounded others .
Killing Soleimani saved American lives , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this as they continue to maintain that it only ‘ endangered ’ American lives .
Trump blasted Pelosi for her comments later this morning , saying it really bothers him when she tries “ to defend this monster ” : Just to put this into perspective again , here ’ s a June 2011 article from The Hill noting how Pelosi responded to Obama launching attacks in Libya “ in order to save lives ” : President Obama did not require Congress ’ s approval to launch attacks in Libya , nor does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces there , the top House Democrat said Thursday .
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi ( D-Calif. ) said the White House violated neither the Constitution nor the War Powers Resolution when it launched military operations in the war-torn African nation in March without Congress ’ s endorsement .
“ The limited nature of this engagement allows the president to go forward , ” Pelosi told reporters at the Capitol .
“ I ’ m satisfied that the president has the authority he needs to go ahead .
“ If we had boots on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different story , ” Pelosi added .
“ I don ’ t think they should stop the support that they ’ re giving to NATO to stop the humanitarian disaster.
” Obama has been under fire from members of both parties since he launched the Libya campaign in March while Congress was on recess .
The administration has said the operation was necessary to save thousands – even tens of thousands – of civilians from government troops controlled by longtime Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi .
The Pentagon quickly ceded control of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forces in support of the international intervention .
Obama can bomb the heck out of Libya , eventually using American forces in league with NATO to take out Gaddafi , and that ’ s a-okay .
These weren ’ t even American lives Obama was defending !
But Trump is bad for killing one of the top terrorists in the world in order to save American lives ?
What a despicable hypocrite .

In her presser today, Pelosi once again accused Trump executing a “provocative, disproportionate airstrike against Iran” that put American lives in danger:
Speaker Pelosi criticizes the Trump administration for not consulting with Congress before conducting the strike that killed Soleimani. "The administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate airstrike against Iran which endangered Americans." https://t.co/jlZH4lpQF3 pic.twitter.com/h5WvOGjFjB — ABC News (@ABC) January 9, 2020
She also made the argument that this could be considered an attack on Iran:
This is how bad Democrats hate Trump, that they have to go to these ridiculous lengths just to make Trump look bad. There was nothing disproportionate about this attack. Soleimani was planning more attacks on Americans AFTER his Iranian militia group killed an American contractor and wounded others. Killing Soleimani saved American lives, but Democrats like Pelosi refuse to acknowledge this as they continue to maintain that it only ‘endangered’ American lives.
Trump blasted Pelosi for her comments later this morning, saying it really bothers him when she tries “to defend this monster”:
President @realDonaldTrump: "You know what bothers me? When I see a Nancy Pelosi trying to defend this monster from Iran who killed so many people. So many people are walking around now without legs and without arms… I think that’s a very bad thing for this country." pic.twitter.com/SOBjpPeJkA — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) January 9, 2020
Just to put this into perspective again, here’s a June 2011 article from The Hill noting how Pelosi responded to Obama launching attacks in Libya “in order to save lives”:
President Obama did not require Congress’s approval to launch attacks in Libya, nor does he need congressional authorization to keep U.S. forces there, the top House Democrat said Thursday. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said the White House violated neither the Constitution nor the War Powers Resolution when it launched military operations in the war-torn African nation in March without Congress’s endorsement. “The limited nature of this engagement allows the president to go forward,” Pelosi told reporters at the Capitol. “I’m satisfied that the president has the authority he needs to go ahead. “If we had boots on the ground … then that’s a different story,” Pelosi added. “I don’t think they should stop the support that they’re giving to NATO to stop the humanitarian disaster.” Obama has been under fire from members of both parties since he launched the Libya campaign in March while Congress was on recess. The administration has said the operation was necessary to save thousands – even tens of thousands – of civilians from government troops controlled by longtime Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi. The Pentagon quickly ceded control of the mission to NATO, but has retained forces in support of the international intervention.
Obama can bomb the heck out of Libya, eventually using American forces in league with NATO to take out Gaddafi, and that’s a-okay. These weren’t even American lives Obama was defending! But Trump is bad for killing one of the top terrorists in the world in order to save American lives? What a despicable hypocrite.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--WATCH: Pelosi says she’ll send impeachment articles SOON after McConnell calls her out for being “to

WATCH: Pelosi says she’ll send impeachment articles SOON after McConnell calls her out for being “too embarrassed”

McConnell called out Nancy Pelosi this morning on her continued delay , suggesting she and Democrats are too embarrassed to @ @ @ @ @ : McConnell essentially put Pelosi on a clock , saying if she didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ the Senate would move on to do the business of the people , assuming thusly @ @ @ @ @ just too embarrassed .
Pelosi , who maintains she ’ s very proud her impeachment @ @ @ @ @ by a reporter today if she was going to hold them indefinitely : Pelosi responded @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll send them over when I ’ m ready.
” She quickly added on @ @ @ @ @ “ and that will probably be soon ” .
Graham was right last night , @ @ @ @ @ because she knows continuing to hold them is both damaging her cause and aggravating her @ @

McConnell called out Nancy Pelosi this morning on her continued delay, suggesting she and Democrats are too embarrassed to send over the impeachment articles:
McConnell essentially put Pelosi on a clock, saying if she didn’t send the articles soon soon the Senate would move on to do the business of the people, assuming thusly that she and Democrats are just too embarrassed.
Pelosi, who maintains she’s very proud her impeachment articles, was actually asked by a reporter today if she was going to hold them indefinitely:
Pelosi responded saying no, “I’ll send them over when I’m ready.” She quickly added on to that, however, “and that will probably be soon”.
Graham was right last night, the Pelosi dam is breaking because she knows continuing to hold them is both damaging her cause and aggravating her party.


therightscoop--2020-01-09--BIG BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm Iranian missile shot down Ukrainian airplane that killed near

BIG BREAKING: Multiple sources confirm Iranian missile shot down Ukrainian airplane that killed nearly 180 people in Tehran

According to Newsweek , a Pentagon official , a senior U.S. intelligence official and an Iraqi intelligence official have told them that it was indeed an Iranian missile that hit the Ukrainian airplane that killed 176 people after the missile strike on Tuesday night : The Ukrainian flight that crashed just outside the Iranian capital of Tehran was struck by an anti-aircraft missile system , a Pentagon official , a senior U.S. intelligence official and an Iraqi intelligence official told Newsweek .
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 , a Boeing 737–800 en route from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airpot to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stopped transmitting data Tuesday just minutes after takeoff and not long after Iran launched missiles at military bases housing U.S. and allied forces in neighboring Iraq .
The aircraft is believed to have been struck by a Russia-built Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system , known to NATO as Gauntlet , the three officials told Newsweek .
Intel officials believe the missile attack was accidental… One Pentagon and one U.S senior intelligence official told Newsweek that the Pentagon ’ s assessment is that the incident was accidental .
Iran ’ s anti-aircraft were likely active @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which came in response to the U.S. killing last week of Revolutionary Guard Quds Force commander Major General Qassem Soleimani , sources said .
U.S. Central Command declined to comment on the matter when contacted by Newsweek .
Of the 176 people on board , 82 were Iranian , 63 were Canadian and 11 were Ukrainian ( including nine crewmembers ) .
Now you know why Iran immediately said it would not give Boeing the recovered black boxes for analysis .
They were expecting a missile from the US in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out an airplane full of innocent people instead .
And of course they are trying to cover it up with this ‘ mechanical issue ’ nonsense .
In fact , in the last day or so Iran has continued to say that plane was on fire due to a mechanical issue and was turning back to the airport , despite no Mayday calls from the pilots .
But few believe that , including the Ukrainians who say they are considering a missile attack as a possibility for the crash .

According to Newsweek, a Pentagon official, a senior U.S. intelligence official and an Iraqi intelligence official have told them that it was indeed an Iranian missile that hit the Ukrainian airplane that killed 176 people after the missile strike on Tuesday night:
The Ukrainian flight that crashed just outside the Iranian capital of Tehran was struck by an anti-aircraft missile system, a Pentagon official, a senior U.S. intelligence official and an Iraqi intelligence official told Newsweek. Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, a Boeing 737–800 en route from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airpot to Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport, stopped transmitting data Tuesday just minutes after takeoff and not long after Iran launched missiles at military bases housing U.S. and allied forces in neighboring Iraq. The aircraft is believed to have been struck by a Russia-built Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system, known to NATO as Gauntlet, the three officials told Newsweek.
Intel officials believe the missile attack was accidental…
One Pentagon and one U.S senior intelligence official told Newsweek that the Pentagon’s assessment is that the incident was accidental. Iran’s anti-aircraft were likely active following the country’s missile attack, which came in response to the U.S. killing last week of Revolutionary Guard Quds Force commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, sources said. U.S. Central Command declined to comment on the matter when contacted by Newsweek. Of the 176 people on board, 82 were Iranian, 63 were Canadian and 11 were Ukrainian (including nine crewmembers).
Now you know why Iran immediately said it would not give Boeing the recovered black boxes for analysis. They were expecting a missile from the US in response to their attack, and ended up taking out an airplane full of innocent people instead. And of course they are trying to cover it up with this ‘mechanical issue’ nonsense.
In fact, in the last day or so Iran has continued to say that plane was on fire due to a mechanical issue and was turning back to the airport, despite no Mayday calls from the pilots.
But few believe that, including the Ukrainians who say they are considering a missile attack as a possibility for the crash.