saraacater--2020-06-18--Atlanta Officer Suffered Concussion During Altercation With Brooks, Questions Linger

A lawyer for Atlanta police officer Devin Brosnan told CNN Wednesday that his client suffered a concussion and other injuries during the altercation that led to the death of Rayshard Brooks outside a Wendy ’ s parking lot .
Don Samuel , the lawyer for Brosnan , told Chris Cuomo that “ Devin ends up taking out his Taser and yelling at him to ‘ stop fighting , stop fighting…Mr .
Brooks grabbed the Taser from him and shoots … Devin gets shot with the Taser.
” Samuel said that Bronsnan fell over after being tasered and “ lands on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a concussion.
” He added that Brosnan followed protocol and his actions were “ exemplary.
” The information is significant and raises a number of unanswered questions about the altercation between Brooks and the Atlanta officers that is coming to light .
Were the officers just defending themselves ?
Did the officers follow protocol ?
Brooks initially cooperated with a field sobriety test and appeared to be cooperative with the officers overall .
But everything changed when the officers prepared to handcuff him .
It was then that Brooks grabbed one officer ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Atlanta prosecutors allege former officer Garrett Rolfe then shot Brooks in the back , said “ I got him.
” The prosecutors also allege Brosnan stood on Brooks ’ s arm after he had been shot .
Prosecutors are pushing for a felony murder charge against him .
That charge carries life in prison without parole or the death penalty .
However , that sequence of events has been called into question because another video appears to show that Brook ’ s turned , aimed and shot the taser at the officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brought charges against Rolfe and the other officers , a large number of Atlanta Police Department officers called in sick , while others just walked off the job .
According to local news reports the “ Atlanta police patrol six zones covering some 500,000 residents .
They also patrol Atlanta ’ s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
” Later the Atlanta Police Department tweeted that “ earlier suggestions that multiple officers from each zone had walked off the job were inaccurate .
The department is experiencing higher than usual number of call outs with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it had enough officers to cover the zones they patrolled .

A lawyer for Atlanta police officer Devin Brosnan told CNN Wednesday that his client suffered a concussion and other injuries during the altercation that led to the death of Rayshard Brooks outside a Wendy’s parking lot.
Don Samuel, the lawyer for Brosnan, told Chris Cuomo that “Devin ends up taking out his Taser and yelling at him to ‘stop fighting, stop fighting…Mr. Brooks grabbed the Taser from him and shoots … Devin gets shot with the Taser.”
Samuel said that Bronsnan fell over after being tasered and “lands on his head on the pavement and gets a concussion.” He added that Brosnan followed protocol and his actions were “exemplary.”
The information is significant and raises a number of unanswered questions about the altercation between Brooks and the Atlanta officers that is coming to light. Were the officers just defending themselves? Did the officers follow protocol?
Brooks initially cooperated with a field sobriety test and appeared to be cooperative with the officers overall. But everything changed when the officers prepared to handcuff him. It was then that Brooks grabbed one officer’s Taser and a chase ensued. The Atlanta prosecutors allege former officer Garrett Rolfe then shot Brooks in the back, said “I got him.” The prosecutors also allege Brosnan stood on Brooks’s arm after he had been shot. Prosecutors are pushing for a felony murder charge against him. That charge carries life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
However, that sequence of events has been called into question because another video appears to show that Brook’s turned, aimed and shot the taser at the officers before he was shot. After prosecutors brought charges against Rolfe and the other officers, a large number of Atlanta Police Department officers called in sick, while others just walked off the job. According to local news reports the “Atlanta police patrol six zones covering some 500,000 residents. They also patrol Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.” Later the Atlanta Police Department tweeted that “earlier suggestions that multiple officers from each zone had walked off the job were inaccurate. The department is experiencing higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift.” The department noted that it had enough officers to cover the zones they patrolled.
Earlier suggestions that multiple officers from each zone had walked off the job were inaccurate. The department is experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift. We have enough resources to maintain operations & remain able to respond to incidents. — Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) June 18, 2020


saraacater--2020-06-18--‘He broke the law’: President Trump Responds To ‘Wacko’ John Bolton’s Book

In an exclusive interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity Wednesday night , President Donald Trump argued that his former national security adviser John Bolton “ broke the law ” by disclosing highly classified information about the President and his negotiations with China and Russia in his soon to be released memoir “ The Room Where It Happened.
” “ He broke the law , ” Trump said .
“ He was a washed-up guy , I gave him a chance .
He couldn ’ t get Senate confirmed , so I gave him a non-Senate confirmed position , where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see how he worked .
I wasn ’ t very enamored.
” Trump added that the two disagreed on many issues , including whether to send U.S. troops to Iraq , which , he said , was a move that Bolton strongly supported .
Trump , however , didn ’ t want that to happen even before he became president , he said .
“ But , he broke the law .
Very simple .
I mean , as much as it ’ s gon na be broken .
This is highly classified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s highly classified information and he did not have approval .
That ’ s come out now very loud and very strong , ” Trump explained .
Bolton ’ s book alleges that Trump gave “ personal favors to dictators he liked.
” One excerpt released early revealed an alleged conversation between Trump and China ’ s Xi Jinping in which Trump approved the continued detention of Uighur Muslims in concentration camps .
Trump , however , says he ’ s been the toughest President on China and commended the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telling members of Congress that this week .
The Department of Justice has signaled that there could be charges against Bolton coming if the book is released because of the classified information disclosed .
“ Nobody has been tougher on Russia or China , than I have .
Nobody even close , ” Trump said .
“ China ’ s paying billions of dollars a year , they never gave us ten cents , and Biden ’ s son walked away with a billion and a half dollars to manage making hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , He continued , “ So , nobody has been tough on China , and nobody has been tough on Russia like I have .
And that ’ s in the record books… The last administration did nothing on either .
”

In an exclusive interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity Wednesday night, President Donald Trump argued that his former national security adviser John Bolton “broke the law” by disclosing highly classified information about the President and his negotiations with China and Russia in his soon to be released memoir “The Room Where It Happened.”
“He broke the law,” Trump said. “He was a washed-up guy, I gave him a chance. He couldn’t get Senate confirmed, so I gave him a non-Senate confirmed position, where I could just put him there, see how he worked. I wasn’t very enamored.”
Trump added that the two disagreed on many issues, including whether to send U.S. troops to Iraq, which, he said, was a move that Bolton strongly supported. Trump, however, didn’t want that to happen even before he became president, he said.
“But, he broke the law. Very simple. I mean, as much as it’s gonna be broken. This is highly classified, that’s the highest stage. It’s highly classified information and he did not have approval. That’s come out now very loud and very strong,” Trump explained.
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1273468029712707584
Bolton’s book alleges that Trump gave “personal favors to dictators he liked.” One excerpt released early revealed an alleged conversation between Trump and China’s Xi Jinping in which Trump approved the continued detention of Uighur Muslims in concentration camps.
Trump, however, says he’s been the toughest President on China and commended the U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer for telling members of Congress that this week.
The Department of Justice has signaled that there could be charges against Bolton coming if the book is released because of the classified information disclosed.
“Nobody has been tougher on Russia or China, than I have. Nobody even close,” Trump said. “China’s paying billions of dollars a year, they never gave us ten cents, and Biden’s son walked away with a billion and a half dollars to manage making hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars on it,
He continued, “So, nobody has been tough on China, and nobody has been tough on Russia like I have. And that’s in the record books… The last administration did nothing on either.”


saraacater--2020-06-19--AOC Commemorates Juneteenth By Calling For Reparations

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , R-NY , is celebrating Juneteenth by calling for a Commission on Reparations .
The holiday commemorates @ @ @ @ @ the United States .
Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Twitter Friday morning , “ Happy # Juneteenth @ @ @ @ @ ’ s pass legislation that makes Juneteenth a national holiday and enact H.R .
40 @ @ @ @ @ s Commission on Reparations .
How are you honoring today ?
” This isn ’ @ @ @ @ @ has made the call for reparations .
In April , she asked for reparations for @ @ @ @ @ of the novel coronavirus saying that the virus is “ disproportionately spiking in Black + @ @ @ @ @ that “ Inequality is a comorbidity .
COVID relief should be drafted with a lens @ @ @ @

UPDATE:
In a significant turn of events, Attorney General Merrick Garland made a surprising announcement on Friday, elevating Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss to the role of special counsel. This decision marks a shift in focus towards the investigation of the Biden family’s financial matters. The probe, which encompasses Hunter Biden’s tax affairs and any potential connections his father, President Joe Biden, might have with his foreign associates, is slated to extend into the 2024 election cycle. Interestingly, this move comes as former President Donald Trump is simultaneously facing two federal indictments from the same department.
Garland stressed that the decision to appoint Weiss as an independent prosecutor aligns with the “public interest” and adheres to departmental regulations. Importantly, this transition was initiated by Weiss himself, who, earlier this week, conveyed his belief that the investigation had reached a point where he should proceed as a special counsel.
Weiss is no stranger to this intricate landscape. He is the federal prosecutor responsible for bringing charges against President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, in Delaware. Recent times have witnessed the unfolding of legal proceedings involving Hunter Biden, including a probation-oriented plea arrangement that was ultimately rejected by a judge. In June, Hunter Biden agreed to a deal with federal prosecutors, admitting guilt in two tax-related offenses and a firearm charge, potentially leading to the dismissal of the latter charge. This latest development underscores the intensification of scrutiny into the financial affairs of the Biden family and highlights the evolving legal landscape involving prominent political figures.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland will speak to the public Friday afternoon. It is highly anticipated because I believe, as do many others, that he may be getting ready to announce the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate “Hunter Biden” and his financial dealings overseas. Although, welcome there are still too many concerns with the DOJ that need to be addressed and there is little faith among many Americans that anything will be done.
Americans have witnessed the makings and the result of a two tiered justice system since President Trump was elected and then the continuing targeting of Trump even after his term as president.
I’ve spoken about the need for an outside investigation into Hunter Biden and President Biden at length on my podcast, The Sara Carter Show and on Fox News. But I’ve been jaded by the failures of past investigations and the weaponization of the Justice Department to do its job. The failure of the DOJ to be blind and just has been devastating to our nation.
Will Garland appoint a special counsel? I don’t know but as Americans we must demand that our leadership, our bureaucracies and our law makers follow the rule of law without prejudice. If they do not, as we have seen over the past decade with the establishments attacks on President Donald Trump and the weaponization of the system to target him, then our foundation will not only be fractured but it will be irreparable.
Either way, the alleged crimes and obvious financial connections linked to the Biden family with adversarial nations like China and Russia must be thoroughly investigated and the investigation must be made public. The Biden connections and large sums of money taken from government connected energy companies in Ukraine must also be thoroughly vetted and any improprieties must be made public.


saraacater--2020-06-19--Susan Rice: Trump Supporters In Senate ‘Belong In The Trash Heap Of History’

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice , who lied consistently on television during the Obama administration ’ s debacle in Benghazi , Libya said supporters of President Donald Trump in the Senate “ belong in the trash heap of history.
” Rice , who is one of several women being vetted by Biden ’ s team to serve as Vice President , told MSNBC Friday in the interview “ let me be clear , this election and whoever Joe Biden chooses among very talented candidates , is about getting Joe Biden in the White House , somebody that can heal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump and consign him , and those who supported him in the Senate in the trash heap of history.
” Rice appears to be really pushing for the spot .
It would certainly give the power back to those in Democratic Party and former Obama Officials who were conspiring against the Trump campaign during the FBI ’ s now debunked Russia hoax investigation .
None of these former officials care one iota about Biden , who appears to be struggling with his memory and the presidential race .
They would love to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be a pseudo puppet president , allowing those who were in power prior to Trump to rebuild their coffers , put globalist policies ( like the ridiculous former Iran deal ) back on the table and apologize to the world for everything American .

In a recent development, the Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, along with two associates, find themselves at the center of a high-profile case involving human trafficking allegations.
The charges leveled against them indicate the formation of an organized criminal group in 2021 with the intent to carry out human trafficking operations not only in Romania but also in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the BBC.
The investigation, which led to their arrest in December last year, has culminated in an indictment filed with the Bucharest court. According to the indictment, the Tate brothers are accused of luring their victims with false promises of love and marriage. Seven individuals have been identified as alleged victims, who were later coerced and subjected to a harrowing ordeal.
Prosecutors contend that the victims were taken to locations in Ilfov county, Romania, where they faced constant surveillance, intimidation, and control. The defendants allegedly forced the victims into debt and coerced them into participating in pornographic activities, with the explicit material subsequently shared on social media platforms. Shockingly, one of the defendants is accused of raping a woman on two occasions in March 2022, further amplifying the gravity of the charges.
While the trial is not expected to commence immediately, as a Romanian judge is granted 60 days to inspect the case files, it is anticipated to be a protracted legal battle. The complexity of the case and the severity of the charges will undoubtedly result in a lengthy trial process, with several years potentially passing before a verdict is reached.
Representatives for the Tate brothers released a statement acknowledging the unsurprising nature of the news but maintaining their belief in their innocence.
As reported by the BBC, the Tate brothers media team stared, “While this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation.”
They expressed their eagerness to present a comprehensive body of evidence meticulously collected over time, which they believe will substantiate their claims of innocence and restore their tarnished reputation.
However, it should be noted that additional charges, such as money laundering and trafficking of minors, are still under investigation. If evidence is uncovered to support these allegations, a separate indictment could be filed, further complicating the legal proceedings for the defendants.
Andrew Tate, who gained notoriety through his participation in the reality television show Big Brother, has a controversial past, having been removed from the show in 2016 following a video that appeared to depict him assaulting a woman.
Despite subsequent bans on social media platforms due to his contentious statements, he has managed to amass a following, particularly among young men, by promoting an ostentatious and hyper-masculine lifestyle.
As the case unfolds, public attention will undoubtedly be drawn to the trial, with many eagerly awaiting the outcome and hoping for justice to be served for the alleged victims. The complex web of charges and the high-profile nature of the defendants ensure that this trial will be closely monitored and scrutinized by the media and the public alike.
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saraacater--2020-06-19--AOC Challenger Caruso-Cabrera Earns Wall Street Support, GOP

With the goal of unseating first-term Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , a Democratic socialist and member of the self-proclaimed “ Squad , ” some major Wall Street players are financially backing her Democratic primary opponent , former business journalist Michelle Caruso-Cabrera , campaign records show .
Caruso-Cabrera , a Republican-turned-Democrat and the daughter and granddaughter of working-class Italian and Cuban immigrants , is challenging Ocasio-Cortez in New York ’ s primary in the 14th Congressional District , which encompasses neighborhoods in parts of The Bronx and Queens .
In 2018 , Ocasio-Cortez catapulted from obscurity to an upset primary win over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win in November .
Crowley had served in Congress since 1999 and was Chair of the House Democratic Caucus .
Caruso-Cabrera is the author of the 2010 book , You Know I ’ m Right : More Prosperity , Less Government .
The book has a foreword by Larry Kudlow , President Donald Trump ’ s National Economic Council director , and advocates for “ fiscal conservatism , limited government and personal responsibility.
” She served as CNBC ’ s Chief International Correspondent for eight years .
Caruso-Cabrera ’ s top donors feature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEO David Solomon .
They both contributed the maximum $ 2,800 .
Schwarzman briefly served as Chairman of President Donald Trump ’ s Strategic and Policy Forum .
Her other key contributors include Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone , a pro-Trump GOP donor , and his wife , Elaine .
The couple gifted a combined $ 11,200 to the former CNBC host ’ s campaign .
Ken and Elaine gave the maximum donation of $ 2,800 each for the primary and general election .
By law , Caruso-Cabrera can only spend half of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be held on June 23 .
Earlier this week , the New York Post reported that Republicans have contributed to Caruso-Cabrera ’ s campaign , as well as an “ anti-AOC ” super PAC partly financed by her husband Stephen Dizard , an investment banker and GOP-donor .
Federal Elections Commission ( FEC ) reports show Ocasio-Cortez ’ s campaign has raised $ 10.5 million compared to Caruso-Cabrera ’ s $ 2 million .
The first-time incumbent had $ 4.6 million in cash-on-hand to Caruso-Cabrera ’ s $ 1 million .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would finance the campaign of a lifelong Republican in a Democratic primary , ” Ocasio-Cortez ’ s spokeswoman , Lauren Hitt , told the New York Post .
“ While we have pushed against corporate power with policies that favor everyday working Americans , those donors prefer to bankroll a candidate who answers to Wall Street over the needs of our constituents.
” Caruso-Cabrera ’ s campaign told the Post that she is the best candidate to create jobs in New York , a city that has been ravaged by homelessness , job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses are supporting a Caruso-Cabrera because she wants to create jobs for people .
What ’ s bad about that ?
Compare that with AOC , who chased 25,000 jobs out of New York , ” Caruso-Cabrera ’ s campaign spokesman Hank Sheinkopf told the New York Post .
SaraACarter.com will continue to report on New York ’ s primary races .


saraacater--2020-06-19--Rep. Steube: African American Cop Was Killed In Florida, MSM Won’t Tell You These Stories

Congressman Greg Steube , R-FL , understands national security and law enforcement .
For him , it ’ s personal .
Not only is his brother a police officer in Florida and his father a retired law enforcement officer , but Steube , himself , served honorably for America ’ s national security .
Like many great patriots , Steube was motivated by a call to protect the nation following the Al-Qaeda terrorist attack on September 11 , 2001 .
He quickly joined the U.S. Army .
From 2004-2008 , Steube served as an Airborne Infantry Officer , and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Corps .
From 2006-2007 , he was the Chief of Detainee Operations for Multinational Division North in Iraq with the 25th Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom .
In these trying times for our country , Steube offered his unique perspective to “ The Sara Carter Show ” on Thursday .
In the interview , Steube expressed frustration over the anti-law enforcement sentiment spreading across our country in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd .
“ It is frustrating to me from somebody that ’ s always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Steube told Carter .
“ And I think what happened to George Floyd should never have happened .
I have an individual laying on the ground that ’ s handcuffed , and you ’ re gon na continue to keep your knee on his neck while he ’ s saying he can ’ t breathe , to me , that ’ s inexcusable .
And that shouldn ’ t happen.
” “ But to punish all law enforcement officers with a broad brush because the actions of one individual is completely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think what a lot of people aren ’ t talking about is how did that officer in that department get to where they are .
All of these departments that have had all of these problems and all of these issues are all run by Democratic commissions , and Democratic city councils , who have been beholden to the police unions.
” He noted that many of the police departments in Democratic run districts are accredited , like those in Republican districts .
“ None of them are using training protocols that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ district use , and so they ’ re using training protocols from 20 years ago because the unions have pushed on the Democratic leadership , saying , ‘ Oh , we don ’ t want your training protocols , that ’ s not gon na work.
” This he said has been a recipe for disaster .
He referred to the Minneapolis training protocol , saying that in a “ specific section , a person on the ( police ) force can actually use ” a neck restraint on somebody who ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not where we should be in our country right now , ” he said .
Steube noted that in places in Atlanta , Minneapolis , New York and Chicago the leadership has failed the community and law enforcement .
Steube described to Carter his brother ’ s 20 years of service in a county just a few miles from the district he represents .
Steube said his brother , who ’ s served on a SWAT team for 10 years and only has a few years left before he retires , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his unit because they ’ re being targeted and their patrol cars are getting looted .
The disrespect for law enforcement has also kept important stories from the news cycle , Steube explained to Carter , telling a story of an African American officer who was killed in his district that “ you ’ ll never hear about… in the mainstream media.
” He also told the story before the House Judiciary Committee this week as lawmakers inched closer to moving a police reform bill through Congress .
“ An African American officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wildlife Conservation Commission in Florida , just south of my district , was killed this past weekend .
His funeral is on Monday .
I talked about it in the hearing yesterday , ” Steube said .
The officer , Julian Keen Jr. , was responding to a hit and run in plain clothes , but as soon as he identified himself as a police officer , “ the bad guy pulled out a gun and shot and killed him.
” “ Prior to the end , there was no threat , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an officer and identified himself as an officer , ” Steube said .
“ That ’ s what ’ s going on in our communities in the state because of the left media perpetuating all of these things because they think it benefits their mantra and their narrative , and they would love nothing more than to create chaos.
” He said a lot of “ really good people who want to serve their communities and their country and law enforcement ” aren ’ t going to do it anymore and in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Congressman Greg Steube, R-FL, understands national security and law enforcement. For him, it’s personal. Not only is his brother a police officer in Florida and his father a retired law enforcement officer, but Steube, himself, served honorably for America’s national security.
Like many great patriots, Steube was motivated by a call to protect the nation following the Al-Qaeda terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. He quickly joined the U.S. Army. From 2004-2008, Steube served as an Airborne Infantry Officer, and then later with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
From 2006-2007, he was the Chief of Detainee Operations for Multinational Division North in Iraq with the 25th Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
In these trying times for our country, Steube offered his unique perspective to “The Sara Carter Show” on Thursday. In the interview, Steube expressed frustration over the anti-law enforcement sentiment spreading across our country in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd.
“It is frustrating to me from somebody that’s always supported law enforcement what’s happening,” Steube told Carter. “And I think what happened to George Floyd should never have happened. I have an individual laying on the ground that’s handcuffed, and you’re gonna continue to keep your knee on his neck while he’s saying he can’t breathe, to me, that’s inexcusable. And that shouldn’t happen.”
“But to punish all law enforcement officers with a broad brush because the actions of one individual is completely wrong,” he said. “I think what a lot of people aren’t talking about is how did that officer in that department get to where they are. All of these departments that have had all of these problems and all of these issues are all run by Democratic commissions, and Democratic city councils, who have been beholden to the police unions.”
He noted that many of the police departments in Democratic run districts are accredited, like those in Republican districts.
“None of them are using training protocols that the agencies in my departments in my district use, and so they’re using training protocols from 20 years ago because the unions have pushed on the Democratic leadership, saying, ‘Oh, we don’t want your training protocols, that’s not gonna work.”
This he said has been a recipe for disaster.
He referred to the Minneapolis training protocol, saying that in a “specific section, a person on the (police) force can actually use” a neck restraint on somebody who’s resisting arrest.
“Well, that’s not where we should be in our country right now,” he said. Steube noted that in places in Atlanta, Minneapolis, New York and Chicago the leadership has failed the community and law enforcement.
Steube described to Carter his brother’s 20 years of service in a county just a few miles from the district he represents. Steube said his brother, who’s served on a SWAT team for 10 years and only has a few years left before he retires, said more and more people are leaving his unit because they’re being targeted and their patrol cars are getting looted.
The disrespect for law enforcement has also kept important stories from the news cycle, Steube explained to Carter, telling a story of an African American officer who was killed in his district that “you’ll never hear about… in the mainstream media.” He also told the story before the House Judiciary Committee this week as lawmakers inched closer to moving a police reform bill through Congress.
It is with heavy hearts that we confirm the tragic death of Officer Julian Keen. Our thoughts are with his friends and family during this difficult time. #Officer #Florida #LawEnforcement pic.twitter.com/SJdgwqcQ5S — MyFWC (@MyFWC) June 14, 2020
“An African American officer who works worked for the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Florida, just south of my district, was killed this past weekend. His funeral is on Monday. I talked about it in the hearing yesterday,” Steube said.
The officer, Julian Keen Jr., was responding to a hit and run in plain clothes, but as soon as he identified himself as a police officer, “the bad guy pulled out a gun and shot and killed him.”
“Prior to the end, there was no threat, so he was intentionally killed because he was an officer and identified himself as an officer,” Steube said. “That’s what’s going on in our communities in the state because of the left media perpetuating all of these things because they think it benefits their mantra and their narrative, and they would love nothing more than to create chaos.”
He said a lot of “really good people who want to serve their communities and their country and law enforcement” aren’t going to do it anymore and in the end the entire nation will suffer.


saraacater--2020-06-19--Pres. Trump Warns Voters: If the Dems Get in, The Whole Country Will Be Minneapolis

Donald Trump Jr. interviewed his father President Donald Trump in a Father ’ s Day Special of his show “ Triggered ” released Thursday .
During the conversation , the President discussed a number of issues from the mainstream media , foreign policy , and even the viral Netflix series “ Tiger King.
” When asked about the upcoming election in November , Trump issued a warning to voters , saying if Democrats get into power , the country will resemble the “ bedlam ” and lawlessness of Seattle and Minneapolis , referring to a number of anarchist groups that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cities in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd , who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck for nearly 9 minutes as he repeated , “ I can ’ t breathe.
” Trump said , that if that movement started to spread across the country , “ the country I don ’ t believe would ever recover from it.
” He added “ you ’ ll have a situation like Seattle times a thousand .
The country would never , it would never survive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be willing to work with the Democrats if he wins his reelection , Trump said that he would , “ but regardless , we ’ re gon na have a tremendously successful country .
I think that our country is gon na be stronger than ever before .
I think that next year is gon na be a tremendous success.
” Pres .
Trump continued , “ I feel that if the Democrats get in , we ’ re literally going to end up in a recession/depression , the likes of which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be tremendous negative growth , there will be bedlam all over the place , there won ’ t be law and order , you ’ ll have Seattle , you ’ ll have a Minneapolis like you ’ ve never seen before .
The whole country will be Minneapolis.
” Trump added that if it wasn ’ t for his order to send in the National Guard , the situation would be much worse criticizing the Democrats in local leadership who waited days to act against the violent groups .
A group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precinct in Seattle and blocking off a neighborhood now known as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone , or “ CHAZ.
” The City ’ s Democratic Mayor described the area as a “ block party , ” however , law enforcement tells a different story seeing a rise in crime in the area .
In Minneapolis , anarchists engaged in violent looting sprees destroyed businesses and livelihoods , that also included a police precinct .
Despite the dark days Americans are experiencing , Trump offered a message of hope saying , “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a tremendous success .
I think we ’ ll actually , I think by that time , the Democrats are just gon na say , ‘ let ’ s work with the President . '
”

Donald Trump Jr. interviewed his father President Donald Trump in a Father’s Day Special of his show “Triggered” released Thursday. During the conversation, the President discussed a number of issues from the mainstream media, foreign policy, and even the viral Netflix series “Tiger King.”
When asked about the upcoming election in November, Trump issued a warning to voters, saying if Democrats get into power, the country will resemble the “bedlam” and lawlessness of Seattle and Minneapolis, referring to a number of anarchist groups that have seized control of police precincts in the cities in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer who kneeled on his neck for nearly 9 minutes as he repeated, “I can’t breathe.”
Trump said, that if that movement started to spread across the country, “the country I don’t believe would ever recover from it.” He added “you’ll have a situation like Seattle times a thousand. The country would never, it would never survive it.”
When asked if the President would be willing to work with the Democrats if he wins his reelection, Trump said that he would, “but regardless, we’re gonna have a tremendously successful country. I think that our country is gonna be stronger than ever before. I think that next year is gonna be a tremendous success.”
Pres. Trump continued, “I feel that if the Democrats get in, we’re literally going to end up in a recession/depression, the likes of which you’ve never seen. There will be tremendous negative growth, there will be bedlam all over the place, there won’t be law and order, you’ll have Seattle, you’ll have a Minneapolis like you’ve never seen before. The whole country will be Minneapolis.”
Trump added that if it wasn’t for his order to send in the National Guard, the situation would be much worse criticizing the Democrats in local leadership who waited days to act against the violent groups.
A group of anarchists took control of a police precinct in Seattle and blocking off a neighborhood now known as the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, or “CHAZ.” The City’s Democratic Mayor described the area as a “block party,” however, law enforcement tells a different story seeing a rise in crime in the area.
In Minneapolis, anarchists engaged in violent looting sprees destroyed businesses and livelihoods, that also included a police precinct.
Despite the dark days Americans are experiencing, Trump offered a message of hope saying, “I think that we’re gonna have a tremendous success. I think we’ll actually, I think by that time, the Democrats are just gonna say, ‘let’s work with the President.'”


saraacater--2020-06-19--John Bolton’s Lies Damage Everyone, Especially The American People. He Doesn’t Care.

Most Americans don ’ t have time for the kind of drama that unfolds in Washington D.C.
It ’ s like a twisted soap opera , where the characters range from the unscrupulous media , pesky hangers-on , some life-long parasites in the bureaucracy , and the powerful politicians .
The drama unfolding around John Bolton ’ s new book just months before the election reveals the establishment ’ s seething anger at the American people who voted for President Donald Trump and is far more important than people realize .
The former National Security Advisor ’ s soon-to-be-released memoir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A White House Memoir contains classified information .
It was strategic , of course .
Everything about the book , including its release date was planned .
The fact that Bolton didn ’ t testify during the impeachment hearings was also calculated .
If what he says is true about President Trump , why didn ’ t he testify ?
He didn ’ t testify because it ’ s all lies .
Writing a book doesn ’ t require Bolton to be under oath and in the end he figured it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to respect Bolton for his long years of service to our nation but now I see him for what he is a backstabbing liar intent on taking down a president he had given accolades to on the world stage .
That scenario happens frequently in Washington D.C.
There ’ s a saying .
“ if you want a friend in Washington D.C. , get a dog.
” Sad but somewhat true .
Just look at the tweet with a video compilation of Bolton below by Dan Scavino .
Bolton , however , didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alone .
He joined forces with the Rhinos , long time political diplomats , politicians , and bureaucrats in both the Republican and Democratic Parties .
They golf together , go on vacation together , misuse your tax dollars without ever thinking about the grueling hours you put into your work to make a life for your family .
They dine at the best restaurants and calculate how to take the disruptor down .
They then laugh as they leak their lies to the Washington D.C. elite media that despises you for voting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it up without question .
This group of life-long politicos cares only about themselves and their legacy .
They are playing for keeps and to retain power .
They use the American people as pawns in their game .
We are the chess pieces that they attempt to move .
Bolton is part of that and that ’ s why the book And that ’ s why the book ’ s release comes just months before the election .
It ’ s crucial for their continuing disinformation campaign against this administration and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
Trump is surrounded by scoundrels .
He knows it and keeps fighting back .
It can ’ t be easy .
Department of Justice prosecutors are thinking about prosecuting Bolton .
They should and will .
But Bolton knew that it would come to this and he was prepared for the battle .
In the end , all he wants is to drive his political spear into Trump for firing him and aid the President ’ s enemies in defeating him come November .
Don ’ t be a pawn of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to remain relevant .
Their self-worth is based on their ability to stay in the limelight – meaning they want your attention , need your accolades and once in a while during an election year , they ’ ll remember you by talking about the hard-working middle class and what they need to do to help you out .
However , that doesn ’ t mean when they walk down to shake your hands at a rally or kiss your babies on the cheek that they ’ d want to actually be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plight in life .
No , they don ’ t .
For the most part , the majority of them are self-serving .
I should know .
Of course , that ’ s not everyone in Washington D.C .
I don ’ t want to paint broad strokes with one brush but it ’ s difficult for people working in the bubble to understand life outside it .
As for President Trump , since the moment I met him in 2016 , I knew he was different .
I was one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win the election , even on election day when The New York Times said Hillary Clinton would win with 85 percent of the vote .
I spoke to the people coming to see him at the rallies during the 2016 election .
Thousands of people would line up and the overflows were huge .
In fact , it ’ s no different today .
I particularly remember Wisconsin , Florida , and Pennsylvania and al the wonderful people who showed up to be a part of the democratic process .
I spoke with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Independents .
All of them felt the same about President Trump .
They believed he cared about them , they believed he listened to them and they believed that his word meant something .
The American people were right and that ’ s why Trump won the election .
Now he is battling for America that he promised the electorate .
But his enemies , which now include Bolton , are fighting him with everything in their political arsenal .
Of course , no one is perfect .
But Trump cares about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen it , spoken with those who ’ ve worked for him and he ’ s demonstrated it through his policy and actions .
The elitist just can ’ t handle what Trump is doing and how he has exposed the decades of lies .
He fulfills his campaign promises , while the more groomed politicians and bureaucrats make never-ending unobtainable promises , creating false complicated roadmaps that they say can never be achieved .
This Army of never-Trump activists has spewed lies and divided our nation .
They don ’ t care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they do want to send you a message : outsiders , especially disrupters are not welcome .
Bolton is one of those Washington D.C. parasites .
He thought he could play Trump like a fiddle but in the end , he will lose .
The American people are too smart to be fooled .

Most Americans don’t have time for the kind of drama that unfolds in Washington D.C. It’s like a twisted soap opera, where the characters range from the unscrupulous media, pesky hangers-on, some life-long parasites in the bureaucracy, and the powerful politicians.
The drama unfolding around John Bolton’s new book just months before the election reveals the establishment’s seething anger at the American people who voted for President Donald Trump and is far more important than people realize.
The former National Security Advisor’s soon-to-be-released memoir — The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir contains classified information. It was strategic, of course. Everything about the book, including its release date was planned. The fact that Bolton didn’t testify during the impeachment hearings was also calculated. If what he says is true about President Trump, why didn’t he testify? He didn’t testify because it’s all lies. Writing a book doesn’t require Bolton to be under oath and in the end he figured it would be his word against Trump.
I used to respect Bolton for his long years of service to our nation but now I see him for what he is a backstabbing liar intent on taking down a president he had given accolades to on the world stage.
That scenario happens frequently in Washington D.C.
There’s a saying. “if you want a friend in Washington D.C., get a dog.” Sad but somewhat true. Just look at the tweet with a video compilation of Bolton below by Dan Scavino.
https://twitter.com/DanScavino/status/1273459701116801024
Bolton, however, didn’t plan this battle against Trump alone. He joined forces with the Rhinos, long time political diplomats, politicians, and bureaucrats in both the Republican and Democratic Parties.
They golf together, go on vacation together, misuse your tax dollars without ever thinking about the grueling hours you put into your work to make a life for your family. They dine at the best restaurants and calculate how to take the disruptor down. They then laugh as they leak their lies to the Washington D.C. elite media that despises you for voting for him and then watch many lap it up without question.
This group of life-long politicos cares only about themselves and their legacy. They are playing for keeps and to retain power. They use the American people as pawns in their game. We are the chess pieces that they attempt to move.
Bolton is part of that.
And that’s why the book’s release comes just months before the election. It’s crucial for their continuing disinformation campaign against this administration and it’s lasted now for nearly four years.
Trump is surrounded by scoundrels. He knows it and keeps fighting back. It can’t be easy.
Department of Justice prosecutors are thinking about prosecuting Bolton. They should and will. But Bolton knew that it would come to this and he was prepared for the battle.
In the end, all he wants is to drive his political spear into Trump for firing him and aid the President’s enemies in defeating him come November.
Don’t be a pawn of these unscrupulous people.
All they want is to remain relevant. Their self-worth is based on their ability to stay in the limelight – meaning they want your attention, need your accolades and once in a while during an election year, they’ll remember you by talking about the hard-working middle class and what they need to do to help you out.
However, that doesn’t mean when they walk down to shake your hands at a rally or kiss your babies on the cheek that they’d want to actually be your friend or really care about your plight in life. No, they don’t.
For the most part, the majority of them are self-serving. I should know.
Of course, that’s not everyone in Washington D.C. I don’t want to paint broad strokes with one brush but it’s difficult for people working in the bubble to understand life outside it.
As for President Trump, since the moment I met him in 2016, I knew he was different. I was one of the few that believed he was going to win the election, even on election day when The New York Times said Hillary Clinton would win with 85 percent of the vote.
I spoke to the people coming to see him at the rallies during the 2016 election. Thousands of people would line up and the overflows were huge. In fact, it’s no different today. I particularly remember Wisconsin, Florida, and Pennsylvania and al the wonderful people who showed up to be a part of the democratic process.
I spoke with supporters that were Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. All of them felt the same about President Trump. They believed he cared about them, they believed he listened to them and they believed that his word meant something.
The American people were right and that’s why Trump won the election.
Now he is battling for America that he promised the electorate. But his enemies, which now include Bolton, are fighting him with everything in their political arsenal.
Of course, no one is perfect. But Trump cares about the American people. I have personally seen it, spoken with those who’ve worked for him and he’s demonstrated it through his policy and actions.
The elitist just can’t handle what Trump is doing and how he has exposed the decades of lies. He fulfills his campaign promises, while the more groomed politicians and bureaucrats make never-ending unobtainable promises, creating false complicated roadmaps that they say can never be achieved.
This Army of never-Trump activists has spewed lies and divided our nation. They don’t care about you or your families. However, they do want to send you a message: outsiders, especially disrupters are not welcome.
Bolton is one of those Washington D.C. parasites. He thought he could play Trump like a fiddle but in the end, he will lose. The American people are too smart to be fooled.


saraacater--2020-06-19--New Waste Water Study: Coronavirus Was Already In Italy By December

The novel coronavirus that emanated from Wuhan , China and spread like wildfire across the globe caught many countries by surprise .
In Europe , Italy soon became the region ’ s epicenter for the virus .
According to a new National Institute of Health ( ISS ) study of sewage water in Milan and Turin , there were traces of the virus ’ s presence in the waste water as early as December .
Italy said the first case of the virus was discovered in Mid-February .
The hospitals were quickly overwhelmed leading to sweeping lockdown orders .
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the virus throughout the country , according to Johns Hopkins .
The official death tolls were possibly lower than the actual fatality numbers because of a lack of testing , according to Sara A. Carter ’ s reporting .
China ’ s secrecy about the virus contributed to the situation in Italy and other countries across the globe .
Moreover , some say the virus was present in the country earlier than what the world was told , some reports suggesting it could ’ ve been there as early as November .

The novel coronavirus that emanated from Wuhan, China and spread like wildfire across the globe caught many countries by surprise. In Europe, Italy soon became the region’s epicenter for the virus.
According to a new National Institute of Health (ISS) study of sewage water in Milan and Turin, there were traces of the virus’s presence in the waste water as early as December.
Italy said the first case of the virus was discovered in Mid-February. The hospitals were quickly overwhelmed leading to sweeping lockdown orders.
Since then, nearly 34,514 people have died from the virus throughout the country, according to Johns Hopkins. The official death tolls were possibly lower than the actual fatality numbers because of a lack of testing, according to Sara A. Carter’s reporting.
China’s secrecy about the virus contributed to the situation in Italy and other countries across the globe. Moreover, some say the virus was present in the country earlier than what the world was told, some reports suggesting it could’ve been there as early as November.


saraacater--2020-06-21--LIVE: President Trump: Republicans ‘We are the party of Abraham Lincoln’

President Donald Trump opens his Make America Great Again rally in Tulsa , Oklahoma .
This is his first rally @ @ @ @ @ into lockdown to mitigate the spread of coronavirus .


saraacater--2020-06-21--AG Barr Reveals Durham’s Probe Into FBI May Have Developments By Summer’s End

Attorney General William Barr revealed Sunday in an interview with Fox News ’ Maria Bartiromo that before the summer ’ s end Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham will update the American public on the Justice Department ’ s investigation into what he ’ s uncovered regarding the FBI ’ s probe into Trump campaign and Russia .
Bartiromo ’ s interview with Barr on “ Sunday Morning Futures , ” is the first time the Attorney General has given a time frame for the information .
He also noted that he was surprised by the lack of public interest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the opinion of this writer , the lack of public interest in the Durham probe may have more to do with the Justice Department ’ s secrecy to discuss the investigation publicly and the failure – as of yet – to indict or hold many of those involved legally accountable for their actions .
Although Barr has been the most informative on the Durham investigation during his interviews , other Justice Department officials have been less than cooperative when asked about developments in the probe and therefore making it less likely to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation , however , is expanding on the evidence amassed by both Congress and Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz ’ s December report .
That report revealed numerous omissions and lies in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Application on Carter Page , a short term 2016 Trump campaign volunteer .
“ So that has been surprising to me , that people aren ’ t concerned about civil liberties and the integrity of our governmental process in terms of the future of Durham ’ s investigation , ” Barr said .
“ You know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard as he can .
And I expect that , you know , we will have some developments hopefully before the end of the summer.
” Still , Barr made it clear that Durham ’ s probe is expected to continue passed the November ’ s election .
He noted one caveat , that depends “ on who wins the election.
” He also discussed with Bartiromo the unmasking of Trump campaign officials during the 2016 elections saying , “ I would say it ’ s unusual for an outgoing administration , high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you know , very much in the days they ’ re preparing to leave office .
Makes you wonder what they were doing .
”

Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
Attorney General William Barr revealed Sunday in an interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo that before the summer’s end Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham will update the American public on the Justice Department’s investigation into what he’s uncovered regarding the FBI’s probe into Trump campaign and Russia.
Bartiromo’s interview with Barr on “Sunday Morning Futures,” is the first time the Attorney General has given a time frame for the information. He also noted that he was surprised by the lack of public interest in Durham’s investigation.
Unfortunately, in the opinion of this writer, the lack of public interest in the Durham probe may have more to do with the Justice Department’s secrecy to discuss the investigation publicly and the failure – as of yet – to indict or hold many of those involved legally accountable for their actions.
Although Barr has been the most informative on the Durham investigation during his interviews, other Justice Department officials have been less than cooperative when asked about developments in the probe and therefore making it less likely to garner public interest.
Durham’s investigation, however, is expanding on the evidence amassed by both Congress and Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s December report. That report revealed numerous omissions and lies in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Application on Carter Page, a short term 2016 Trump campaign volunteer.
“So that has been surprising to me, that people aren’t concerned about civil liberties and the integrity of our governmental process in terms of the future of Durham’s investigation,” Barr said. “You know, he’s pressing ahead as hard as he can. And I expect that, you know, we will have some developments hopefully before the end of the summer.” Still, Barr made it clear that Durham’s probe is expected to continue passed the November’s election.
He noted one caveat, that depends “on who wins the election.”
He also discussed with Bartiromo the unmasking of Trump campaign officials during the 2016 elections saying, “I would say it’s unusual for an outgoing administration, high level officials, to be unmasking very, you know, very much in the days they’re preparing to leave office. Makes you wonder what they were doing.”


saraacater--2020-06-21--British Authorities Name Suspect In Stabbing Spree, Calling it An Act Of Terror

A stabbing spree in Reading West of London that killed three people in a park is being investigated as an act of terror , British authorities said Sunday .
The investigation is being conducted in cooperation with the counterterrorism police , reports stipulated .
The British Thames Valley Police , who is leading the investigation , said three people were fatally stabbed and other people needed to be hospitalized .
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called mass stabbing incident “ appalling ” as authorities scramble to investigate the scope of the terror incident .
According to authorities said the attacker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Libya .
He was arrested soon after the attack on suspicion of murder , according to authorities .
Saadallah was detained by police in Forbury Gardens on Saturday evening , according to the Telegraph .
Moreover , witnesses claimed he approached a group of middle-aged men who had been sat drinking in the park and suddenly began stabbing at them .
The attacks took place at around 7 p.m. in the Forbury Gardens in the center of Reading , a city 40 miles west of London .
For more on this story @ @ @ @ @

A stabbing spree in Reading West of London that killed three people in a park is being investigated as an act of terror, British authorities said Sunday. The investigation is being conducted in cooperation with the counterterrorism police, reports stipulated.
The British Thames Valley Police, who is leading the investigation, said three people were fatally stabbed and other people needed to be hospitalized. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called mass stabbing incident “appalling” as authorities scramble to investigate the scope of the terror incident.
According to authorities said the attacker was Khairi Saadallah, a 25-year-old man from Libya. He was arrested soon after the attack on suspicion of murder, according to authorities.
Saadallah was detained by police in Forbury Gardens on Saturday evening, according to the Telegraph. Moreover, witnesses claimed he approached a group of middle-aged men who had been sat drinking in the park and suddenly began stabbing at them.
The attacks took place at around 7 p.m. in the Forbury Gardens in the center of Reading, a city 40 miles west of London.
For more on this story go to the Telegraph.


saraacater--2020-06-22--Adam Schiff: John Bolton ‘Indicts Himself For Cowardice And For Greed’

“ We warned during the trial that you could only count on Donald Trump to do what ’ s right for him , not what ’ s right for the country .
And John Bolton says that is exactly this president ’ s pattern and practice , that he didn ’ t see a significant national foreign policy decision made on any other basis than the president ’ s personal and political re-election interest , ” House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff ( D-Calif. ) told NBC ’ s “ Meet the Press ” on Sunday “ We made the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Senate that the senators would one day have to explain why they didn ’ t want to hear from him when they had the opportunity .
Those that haven ’ t run away from the camera have explained — Trump is guilty .
They found him guilty , the House proved him guilty , but they weren ’ t prepared to do anything about it.
” “ If you believe he has done impeachable acts with the Chinese government , can you really wait until after the election to put Bolton under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” NBC News anchor Chuck Todd asked Rep. Adam Schiff .
“ I don ’ t think we should wait if we conclude that there are important things he says that needs to be exposed to the public , ” Schiff responded .
Specifically , Schiff asserted that “ those comments that the president made when only the interpreter and President Xi [ Jinping ] was in the room , blessing the concentration camps of the Uighurs , it ’ s exactly why we want to know what he said to [ Russian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s alone in the room with Putin.
” “ Exposure of this president ’ s conduct is the best way to protect this country , ” Schiff said , adding that the president was “ dealing away national security … in order to help himself .
”

“We warned during the trial that you could only count on Donald Trump to do what’s right for him, not what’s right for the country. And John Bolton says that is exactly this president’s pattern and practice, that he didn’t see a significant national foreign policy decision made on any other basis than the president’s personal and political re-election interest,” House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) told NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday
“We made the case when we were urging his testimony in the Senate that the senators would one day have to explain why they didn’t want to hear from him when they had the opportunity. Those that haven’t run away from the camera have explained — Trump is guilty. They found him guilty, the House proved him guilty, but they weren’t prepared to do anything about it.”
“If you believe he has done impeachable acts with the Chinese government, can you really wait until after the election to put Bolton under oath, to start the process?” NBC News anchor Chuck Todd asked Rep. Adam Schiff.
“I don’t think we should wait if we conclude that there are important things he says that needs to be exposed to the public,” Schiff responded. Specifically, Schiff asserted that “those comments that the president made when only the interpreter and President Xi [Jinping] was in the room, blessing the concentration camps of the Uighurs, it’s exactly why we want to know what he said to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin when he’s alone in the room with Putin.”
“Exposure of this president’s conduct is the best way to protect this country,” Schiff said, adding that the president was “dealing away national security … in order to help himself.”
Bolton’s staff were asked to testify before the House to Trump’s abuses, and did. They had a lot to lose and showed real courage. When Bolton was asked, he refused, and said he’d sue if subpoenaed. Instead, he saved it for a book. Bolton may be an author, but he’s no patriot. — Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 17, 2020


saraacater--2020-06-22--Trump Admin Labels Four More Chinese News Outlets ‘beholden to the CCP’ as Propaganda

The United States State Department released a statement on Monday announcing that four Chinese Communist party-run news outlets now qualify as “ foreign missions , ” meaning they are “ substantially owned or effectively controlled by a foreign government , ” State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said in a statement .
Ortagus also stressed that General Secretary Xi Jinping has increased control over outlets in China throughout his time in office .
“ The CCP has reorganized China ’ s state propaganda outlets disguised as news agencies and asserted even more direct control over them , ” Ortagus explained .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the truth , PRC media are beholden to the Chinese Communist Party.
” The agencies — China Central Television , China News Service , the People ’ s Daily , and the Global Times — are receiving the label to increase awareness of their actions in the U.S. and because foreign missions must “ adhere to certain administrative requirements that also apply to foreign embassies and consulates in the United States.
” This action stems from power granted by the 1982 Foreign Missions Act which allows the State Department to regulate “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States in a manner that will protect the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.
” The announcement follows a similar declaration in February deeming five other Chinese media outlets as foreign missions .
Relations between the U.S. and China over media outlets have been strained since March 18 when correspondents for the Wall Street Journal , the New York Times , and the Washington Post lost their credentials and were expelled from China .
Since then , the U.S. and China have faced disputes over COVID-19 reporting and misinformation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lessen the impact of Communist propaganda to combat the spread of that misinformation .

The United States State Department released a statement on Monday announcing that four Chinese Communist party-run news outlets now qualify as “foreign missions,” meaning they are “substantially owned or effectively controlled by a foreign government,” State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said in a statement.
Ortagus also stressed that General Secretary Xi Jinping has increased control over outlets in China throughout his time in office. “The CCP has reorganized China’s state propaganda outlets disguised as news agencies and asserted even more direct control over them,” Ortagus explained. “While Western media are beholden to the truth, PRC media are beholden to the Chinese Communist Party.”
The agencies — China Central Television, China News Service, the People’s Daily, and the Global Times — are receiving the label to increase awareness of their actions in the U.S. and because foreign missions must “adhere to certain administrative requirements that also apply to foreign embassies and consulates in the United States.”
This action stems from power granted by the 1982 Foreign Missions Act which allows the State Department to regulate “the activities of foreign missions in the United States in a manner that will protect the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.”
The announcement follows a similar declaration in February deeming five other Chinese media outlets as foreign missions.
Relations between the U.S. and China over media outlets have been strained since March 18 when correspondents for the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the Washington Post lost their credentials and were expelled from China.
Since then, the U.S. and China have faced disputes over COVID-19 reporting and misinformation. And the U.S. has sought to lessen the impact of Communist propaganda to combat the spread of that misinformation.


saraacater--2020-06-22--Rasmussen Poll: President Trump Approval Rating at 46%, Higher Than Obama at Same Point

New data from The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll shows 46 percent of likely U.S. voters approve of the @ @ @ @ @ doing , including 39 percent approval among Black likely voters .
Despite the media ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s handling of COVID-19 , riots , and speculation about low turnout at the @ @ @ @ @ his approval rating is higher than Obama ’ s at the same point in his @ @ @ @ @ Obama with 44 percent approval on the same day , two points lower than President @ @ @ @ @ found 40 percent approval from independents and 24 percent among likely Democrat voters .
Click @ @ @ @ @ poll results


saraacater--2020-06-22--WH Press Sec. Slams Dem Governors, Mayors After Spike In Violence Over The Weekend

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany slammed Democratic leaders in Minneapolis , Chicago , New York , and Seattle over the weekend ’ s record violence , during Monday ’ s press briefing .
Watch below : “ This past Father ’ s Day weekend , we saw violence across the country , but we saw scant media coverage of this violence , ” McEnany said .
“ Let ’ s be clear here : These states are responsible for policing their streets , the governors , the mayors are responsible for ensuring that our streets are safe , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what we have seen is in far too many Democrat-run states and Democrat-run cities , we have seen violence and chaos and nothing like the law and order that we saw here in D.C. when President Trump stepped in and surged the National Guard.
” In Chicago , the weekend saw its highest number of shootings this year , with 102 people shot , 14 of them fatally , as reported .
In Minneapolis , there were 11 people shot and 1 killed .
In New York City , Saturday saw one shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the single day , according to The New York Post .
In Seattle , the autonomous zone created by anarchist groups in the area , known as ‘ CHAZ ’ or ‘ CHOP , ’ two people were shot , one fatally .
“ It is the responsibility of governors to protect their states , to police their streets .
The police power rests at the state level .
And we expect mayors to step up and to do their job .
And for governors to step up and do their job in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secured D.C. after a night of lawlessness two weeks ago , ” McEnany said .
Concluding her remarks on the spike in violence , McEnany called ‘ the defund the police movement ’ “ misguided , ” adding that “ it will only hurt the vulnerable citizens of American cities the most .
It ’ s sad and it is shameful .
”

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany slammed Democratic leaders in Minneapolis, Chicago, New York, and Seattle over the weekend’s record violence, during Monday’s press briefing. Watch below:
.@PressSec talks about the violent weekend in Democrat-run cities Chicago, New York, Seattle and Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/VfDpVERUJc — Benny (@bennyjohnson) June 22, 2020
“This past Father’s Day weekend, we saw violence across the country, but we saw scant media coverage of this violence,” McEnany said. “Let’s be clear here: These states are responsible for policing their streets, the governors, the mayors are responsible for ensuring that our streets are safe, that the American people are protected. And what we have seen is in far too many Democrat-run states and Democrat-run cities, we have seen violence and chaos and nothing like the law and order that we saw here in D.C. when President Trump stepped in and surged the National Guard.”
In Chicago, the weekend saw its highest number of shootings this year, with 102 people shot, 14 of them fatally, as reported. In Minneapolis, there were 11 people shot and 1 killed. In New York City, Saturday saw one shooting per hour with 24 people shot in the single day, according to The New York Post. In Seattle, the autonomous zone created by anarchist groups in the area, known as ‘CHAZ’ or ‘CHOP,’ two people were shot, one fatally.
“It is the responsibility of governors to protect their states, to police their streets. The police power rests at the state level. And we expect mayors to step up and to do their job. And for governors to step up and do their job in the mold of President Trump, who secured D.C. after a night of lawlessness two weeks ago,” McEnany said.
Concluding her remarks on the spike in violence, McEnany called ‘the defund the police movement’ “misguided,” adding that “it will only hurt the vulnerable citizens of American cities the most. It’s sad and it is shameful.”


saraacater--2020-06-22--Gov. Cuomo Says GOP ‘Playing politics’ Over NY Nursing Home COVID Deaths

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo shifted the blame for the thousands of COVID-19 nursing home deaths in his state , saying that the Republicans are “ playing politics ” over it , in an interview with MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle on Monday .
Despite Cuomo ’ s denial , he did in fact order nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients in March , knowing that the elderly were one of the most at-risk populations .
And , later , The Governor attempted to cover the order up , according to The Daily Caller ’ s Peter Hasson who reported last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the New York State Department of Health ’ s website .
“ The Republicans , Stephanie , are playing politics .
They don ’ t want to talk about how they are now handling this COVID virus , ” Gov .
Cuomo said .
He added , recognizing that thousands of parents ’ and grandparents ’ lives were lost in New York as a result of the policy , “ Yes , I understand that .
And there are facts , let ’ s look at the facts , right , rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we had more people die in nursing homes than anywhere else because we had more people die.
” Gov .
Cuomo then blamed the Federal government who “ missed the boat and never told us that this virus was coming from Europe and not from China .
And January , February , March before they did the European travel ban , 3 million people came from Europe and brought the virus to New York and the Federal government didn ’ t know and the Federal government and the CDC and all of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this nation.
” “ So New York had more cases , more deaths , and more deaths and more deaths in nursing homes because that ’ s who the virus affects , ” Cuomo explained .
“ It affects senior citizens , we know that .
You look at any state and they had a tremendous number of deaths in nursing homes .
It ’ s all a political charade and it ’ s an ugly one , frankly to talk about a number of deaths and suggest there was politics added.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of cases of the virus “ are still going up ” in states like Florida , Texas , and Oklahoma .
“ Look in the mirror and say ‘ you know what , we were wrong , we ’ re killing people unnecessarily by this irresponsible , reckless reopening .
And it ’ s not working for the economy either , ” he said .
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise , along with several of his Republican colleagues , sent letters last week to Democratic governors , including Cuomo , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they provide answers as to why they evaded early warnings from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) to protect the elderly .
“ He says it ’ s just ‘ politics.
’ People lost parents & grandparents .
That ’ s NOT just politics .
You know a Democrat is in trouble when even MSNBC is calling them out , ” Scalise wrote on Twitter Monday in response to Cuomo ’ s interview .

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo shifted the blame for the thousands of COVID-19 nursing home deaths in his state, saying that the Republicans are “playing politics” over it, in an interview with MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle on Monday.
FLASHBACK: Following Gov. Cuomo's disastrous nursing home order, The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine warned it was "over-reaching, not consistent with science," & "beyond all, not in the least consistent with patient safety principles"
https://t.co/tynoxJfTFT pic.twitter.com/4Q3kdjWhBR — Select Committee Republicans (@SelectGOP) June 17, 2020
Despite Cuomo’s denial, he did in fact order nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients in March, knowing that the elderly were one of the most at-risk populations. And, later, The Governor attempted to cover the order up, according to The Daily Caller’s Peter Hasson who reported last month that the order was mysteriously deleted from the New York State Department of Health’s website.
“The Republicans, Stephanie, are playing politics. They don’t want to talk about how they are now handling this COVID virus,” Gov. Cuomo said.
He added, recognizing that thousands of parents’ and grandparents’ lives were lost in New York as a result of the policy, “Yes, I understand that. And there are facts, let’s look at the facts, right, rather than the political rhetoric. Yes, we had more people die in nursing homes than anywhere else because we had more people die.”
Gov. Cuomo then blamed the Federal government who “missed the boat and never told us that this virus was coming from Europe and not from China. And January, February, March before they did the European travel ban, 3 million people came from Europe and brought the virus to New York and the Federal government didn’t know and the Federal government and the CDC and all of them failed to handle this pandemic and warn this nation.”
"Republicans…are playing politics."@NYGovCuomo doesn't take responsibility for New York's nursing home deaths. He blames the federal response and calls the Congressional investigation a "political charade." pic.twitter.com/glKFU3lodz — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 22, 2020
“So New York had more cases, more deaths, and more deaths and more deaths in nursing homes because that’s who the virus affects,” Cuomo explained. “It affects senior citizens, we know that. You look at any state and they had a tremendous number of deaths in nursing homes. It’s all a political charade and it’s an ugly one, frankly to talk about a number of deaths and suggest there was politics added.”
Gov. Cuomo continued, saying that the number of cases of the virus “are still going up” in states like Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma. “Look in the mirror and say ‘you know what, we were wrong, we’re killing people unnecessarily by this irresponsible, reckless reopening. And it’s not working for the economy either,” he said.
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, along with several of his Republican colleagues, sent letters last week to Democratic governors, including Cuomo, who enacted the lethal policy, requesting that they provide answers as to why they evaded early warnings from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to protect the elderly.
“He says it’s just ‘politics.’ People lost parents & grandparents. That’s NOT just politics. You know a Democrat is in trouble when even MSNBC is calling them out,” Scalise wrote on Twitter Monday in response to Cuomo’s interview.


saraacater--2020-06-22--Elon Musk’s SpaceX Recruiting Users To Test High Speed Internet In Space

Elon Musk ’ s SpaceX , in partnership with startup StarLink , is recruiting users to test a technology that @ @ @ @ @ space by 2021 , according to reports .
“ With performance that far surpasses that @ @ @ @ @ and a global network unbounded by ground infrastructure limitations , Starlink will deliver high speed @ @ @ @ @ access has been unreliable , expensive , or completely unavailable , ” Starlink says on @ @ @ @ @ is targeting service in the Northern U.S. and Canada in 2020 , rapidly expanding to @ @ @ @ @ populated world by 2021.
” SpaceX , which recently successfully launch the first private spaceship @ @ @ @ @ two astronauts on board to the International Space Station , has sent dozens of satellites @ @ @ @ @ tests over the last few weeks .

In a significant breakthrough, Australian law enforcement has arrested 19 men, charging them with a combined 138 offenses in connection with an international pedophile ring. The arrests were made as a result of a meticulous FBI investigation, which proved to be fatal for two American agents.
The Australian Federal Police Commander, Helen Schneider, highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating, “We will allege that these men were members of a technologically sophisticated online child abuse network that was operating across the country.” Thirteen children were rescued in the operation, though the specifics of the victims’ circumstances remain undisclosed.
The roots of this investigation can be traced back to a tragic incident in 2021, according to reports from Fox News. FBI special agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were killed while executing a search warrant related to child pornography in Florida. The shootout with suspect David Lee Huber ended with the agents losing their lives and three others being injured. The brave agents’ untimely demise stirred deep sentiments within the FBI community.
Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker shared her personal connection with Agent Schwartzenberger. “Laura struggled with the darkness she saw, but her faith in God carried her through,” she reflected. Parker emphasized that the agents’ dedication to such crucial investigations underscores the vital role the FBI plays in tackling such heinous crimes.
Despite ongoing controversies, experts like Parker assert that investigations of this nature exemplify the crucial work the FBI should prioritize. The recent operation in Australia serves as a testament to international cooperation in dismantling criminal networks that exploit the vulnerable.
As investigations continue and charges are pursued, law enforcement agencies worldwide remain resolute in their fight against these reprehensible crimes. The legacy of the fallen agents reminds us of the dedication and sacrifice required to protect the innocent and bring justice to victims of such heinous acts.
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saraacater--2020-06-22--Sarah Sanders Torches Bolton In Her New Book, Says He’s ‘Drunk on Power’

Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted Monday a series of excerpts from her forthcoming book “ Speaking for Myself , ” which included a number of scathing accounts of former National Security Advisor John Bolton .
Bolton ’ s book “ The Room Where it Happened ” is set to be released Tuesday , but has been met with harsh condemnation from the White House over reportedly including classified information related to U.S. national security , including alleged lies .
Click here to read Sara A. Carter ’ s op-ed on Bolton ’ s book release .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bolton as “ a man drunk on power who ultimately betrayed America when he didn ’ t get his way.
” Moreover , Huckabee Sanders said Bolton constantly acted contrary to the President as if he was the elected Commander in Chief himself .
Read the full excerpt below : Over the weekend , a federal judge ruled that Bolton can proceed with publishing his book as planned despite the backlash .
However , the Judge did share concerns that Bolton “ gambled with the national security of the United States .
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Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tweeted Monday a series of excerpts from her forthcoming book “Speaking for Myself,” which included a number of scathing accounts of former National Security Advisor John Bolton.
Bolton’s book “The Room Where it Happened” is set to be released Tuesday, but has been met with harsh condemnation from the White House over reportedly including classified information related to U.S. national security, including alleged lies.
Click here to read Sara A. Carter’s op-ed on Bolton’s book release.
Read a few excerpts from my soon to be released book “Speaking for Myself,” including a behind the scenes account of John Bolton, a man drunk on power who ultimately betrayed America when he didn’t get his way. https://t.co/nADrFC7HJk — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
In her statement, Huckabee Sanders described Bolton as “a man drunk on power who ultimately betrayed America when he didn’t get his way.” Moreover, Huckabee Sanders said Bolton constantly acted contrary to the President as if he was the elected Commander in Chief himself. Read the full excerpt below:
Earlier in the trip, the Winfield House had been the site of a nasty fight between senior White House officials. To prepare for every foreign trip we had daily operations meetings and briefings leading up to the trip itself… — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
The UK state visit had lots of moving parts and one area of concern was that there would not be a presidential motorcade to and from most events, because the president would predominantly be traveling on Marine One. The UK security team was allowing one small staff motorcade… — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
so they could be part of Bolton’s motorcade and not get stuck in traffic. Bolton’s team acknowledged the request. As he did on many of our foreign trips, Bolton had a separate agenda and often arrived and departed on a different plane because he didn’t want to travel… — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
On board were Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Senior Advisor Stephen Miller, Senior Advisor Dan Scavino, Walsh and me. Based on US protocol, Mnuchin, Mulvaney and Walsh all outranked Bolton… — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
While en route, UK police directed us to pull to the side of the road because someone was coming through…we looked over to see who it was and sure enough here came Bolton and his motorcade. We waited and watched as Bolton sped by and left us in the dust… — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
Bolton was a classic case of a senior White House official drunk on power, who had forgotten that nobody elected him to anything. Often Bolton acted like he was the president, pushing an agenda contrary to President Trump’s… — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
Mick made clear he was the chief of staff and Bolton’s total disregard for his colleagues and common decency was unacceptable and would no longer be tolerated. “Let’s face it John,” Mick said. “You’re a f—— self-righteous, self-centered son of a b——!” — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
The rest of us looked on and nodded in approval, proud of Mick for standing up for us. Mick even got a few high fives from officials thrilled someone had put Bolton in his place.” — Sarah Huckabee Sanders (@SarahHuckabee) June 22, 2020
Over the weekend, a federal judge ruled that Bolton can proceed with publishing his book as planned despite the backlash. However, the Judge did share concerns that Bolton “gambled with the national security of the United States.”
I gave John Bolton, who was incapable of being Senate confirmed because he was considered a wacko, and was not liked, a chance. I always like hearing differing points of view. He turned out to be grossly incompetent, and a liar. See judge’s opinion. CLASSIFIED INFORMATION!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 22, 2020


saraacater--2020-06-22--Chicago Violence: 102 People Shot, 14 Fatally Over Father’s Day Weekend

The city of Chicago saw the most shooting victims of 2020 in one weekend over the Father ’ s Day @ @ @ @ @ shot , 14 of them fatally , The Chicago Sun-Times reports .
Many of the @ @ @ @ @ a three-year-old boy , a 13-year-old girl , a 16-year-old boy , and a 17-year @ @ @ @ @ shot and killed over the weekend .
In response to the record violence , Chicago @ @ @ @ @ stressed the need for a better strategy to keep violent offenders off the streets and @ @ @ @ @ monitor the violence .
Brown added , “ No one should be able to walk @ @ @ @ @ and a 13-year-old without consequences.
” The weekend ’ s numbers follow the City ’ @ @ @ @ @ decades when 82 people were shot , 19 of them fatally .

The city of Chicago saw the most shooting victims of 2020 in one weekend over the Father’s Day holiday weekend with 102 people shot, 14 of them fatally, The Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Many of the victims were young, including a three-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, and a 17-year old boy who were all shot and killed over the weekend.
A 3-year-old boy who had his whole life ahead of him. To the despicable individuals responsible for this senseless act of violence, you have no place in this city, no home in our communities, no shelter to hide. — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) June 21, 2020
I ask that anyone with information on this incident please come forward or submit a tip anonymously at https://t.co/Tt6O9g49ZD. — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot (@chicagosmayor) June 21, 2020
In response to the record violence, Chicago Police Department Superintendent David Brown stressed the need for a better strategy to keep violent offenders off the streets and in jail and to better monitor the violence.
“Bullets also tear apart families. Bullets destroy neighborhoods and ruin any sense of safety in a neighborhood,” Brown said.
Brown added, “No one should be able to walk away from killing a 3-year-old and a 13-year-old without consequences.”
The weekend’s numbers follow the City’s most violent weekend in decades when 82 people were shot, 19 of them fatally.


saraacater--2020-06-23--Hogan Gidley Says Gov. Cuomo’s ‘Reckless’ COVID Nursing Home Order Defied Fed. Guidance

President Donald Trump ’ s Deputy Assistant & Principal Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley slammed New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for ‘ ridiculously ’ blaming the federal government for the thousands of COVID-19 nursing home deaths in his state , in a statement Tuesday .
Gidley is expected to soon leave his role at the White House to take the role of the National Press Secretary for Trump ’ s reelection campaign , according to reports .
“ Governor Cuomo alone is to blame for refusing to shut down New York and forcing seniors who tested positive for Coronavirus back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Gidley said in his statement posted to Twitter .
He added , “ His reckless response did not follow CMS and CDC guidelines devastating the senior population-and no amount of revisionist history can erase Governor Cuomo ’ s grossly incompetent decisions or the fact that President Trump ’ s bold , aggressive actions saved millions of lives.
” Governor Cuomo defied early directives from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) to protect the elderly by forcing nursing homes to admit recovering COVID-19 patients .
Later , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York State Department of Health ’ s website , according to The Daily Caller ’ s Peter Hasson .
Cuomo , however , says he ’ s not to blame for the deaths and continues to instead blame the Federal government .

President Donald Trump’s Deputy Assistant & Principal Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley slammed New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for ‘ridiculously’ blaming the federal government for the thousands of COVID-19 nursing home deaths in his state, in a statement Tuesday.
Gidley is expected to soon leave his role at the White House to take the role of the National Press Secretary for Trump’s reelection campaign, according to reports.
My statement regarding Governor Cuomo’s ridiculous comments attempting to shift blame and erase his direct responsibility for so many precious lives lost in New York: pic.twitter.com/UGgqeNeRlp — Hogan Gidley 45 Archived (@hogangidley45) June 23, 2020
“Governor Cuomo alone is to blame for refusing to shut down New York and forcing seniors who tested positive for Coronavirus back into his state’s nursing homes,” Gidley said in his statement posted to Twitter.
He added, “His reckless response did not follow CMS and CDC guidelines devastating the senior population-and no amount of revisionist history can erase Governor Cuomo’s grossly incompetent decisions or the fact that President Trump’s bold, aggressive actions saved millions of lives.”
"Republicans…are playing politics."@NYGovCuomo doesn't take responsibility for New York's nursing home deaths. He blames the federal response and calls the Congressional investigation a "political charade." pic.twitter.com/glKFU3lodz — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 22, 2020
Governor Cuomo defied early directives from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to protect the elderly by forcing nursing homes to admit recovering COVID-19 patients. Later, the order was mysteriously deleted from the New York State Department of Health’s website, according to The Daily Caller’s Peter Hasson.
Cuomo, however, says he’s not to blame for the deaths and continues to instead blame the Federal government.


saraacater--2020-06-23--Third Shooting Reported In Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ As The Mayor Moves To Dismantle The Area

Seattle police reported early Tuesday morning that a third shooting was being investigated in the Capitol Hill Organized Protest Zone , also known as CHOP , after a man was shot with non-life threatening injuries , according to a Harborview Medical Center spokesperson .
Tuesday morning ’ s shooting comes three days after a man was killed in the police-free CHOP zone .
The earlier victims were Horace Anderson , 19 , who was killed , and another man , 33 , who remains in critical condition , according to the local Seattle KING5 news station .
Seattle Mayor Jenny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police would move in to dismantle the zone following the shootings .
“ The cumulative impacts of the gatherings and protests and the night-time atmosphere and violence has led to increasingly difficult circumstances for our businesses and residents , ” Mayor Jenny Durkan said of her decision , adding that she would work with CHOP anarchists to move forward with dismantling the area , while also amplifying their messages .
The first step is reclaiming an abandoned police precinct building that was evacuated as riots over the May 25 death of George Floyd @ @


saraacater--2020-06-23--‘Not on My Watch’: SD Gov. Responds To Suggestions That Mt. Rushmore Could Be Attacked

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem responded Tuesday to talk that Mount Rushmore could soon be threatened by rioters as the nation ’ s historic monuments continue to be torn down by anarchist groups .
Noem was responding to conservative commentator Ben Shapiro who asked on Twitter , “ So , when is our woke historical revisionist priesthood going to insist on blowing up Mount Rushmore ?
” to which she responded , “ Not on my watch.
” On Monday ’ s airing of The View , host Meghan McCain questioned when the line would be drawn in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s decision to remove the Museum of Natural History ’ s statue of President Theodore Roosevelt , asking if the South Dakota monument would be next .
“ The question I have is : How far does this go ?
” McCain asked .
“ Are we talking about removing Mount Rushmore if we don ’ t like our Founding Fathers ?
Are we talking about removing Robin Williams ’ s character from Night at the Museum [ because ] he portrays Teddy Roosevelt.
” President Donald Trump is expected to visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with thousands of other Americans celebrating the Fourth of July holiday .

In an unexpected turn of events, the city of Goodhue in southeastern Minnesota finds itself without a police force as the chief and other department members tendered their resignations.
Mayor Ellen Anderson Buck conveyed the city’s determination to move forward despite the setback, assuring the public of continued police coverage.
Mayor Buck emphasized, “I want to reiterate that we will have police coverage in the city of Goodhue. That is not an issue.” Police Chief Josh Smith, who will remain in his position until August 24th, attributed the force’s dissolution to the inability to recruit new officers, according to reports from Fox News.
“This has been three weeks now, we have zero applicants, and I have zero prospects,” Smith disclosed on July 26. “I’ve called every PD around for the youngest guys out there, getting into the game. There’s nobody getting into the game.”
Chris Schmit, a Goodhue City Council member, praised the police force for their commitment to upholding law and order in the city, underscoring their invaluable contribution to the community’s safety. “I can probably speak for everyone when I say that they provided excellent safety and security to our community. And the small-town policing that they did, we want that back.”
Smith bared a stark truth to the Goodhue City Council, unraveling the crux of the department’s recruitment turmoil. The resounding echo of low wages and the unrelenting surge of rivalry from neighboring larger communities reverberated through his words. With an urgency born of necessity, he underscored the imperative for swift and substantial transformation to reorient this daunting trajectory.
In a state that has witnessed significant policing developments, including the George Floyd case, Minneapolis serves as a prominent backdrop. The latest ex-Minneapolis police officer convicted in Floyd’s death received a sentence of four years and nine months on August 7. Prior to his sentencing, Tou Thao, the former officer, shared a personal reflection on his faith journey while incarcerated.
Despite repeated attempts, the Goodhue Police Department, the mayor, and city council members remained unavailable for comments.
This unexpected loss of an entire police force underscores the challenges many smaller communities face in maintaining law enforcement personnel amidst increasing demands and competition from larger urban centers.
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