saraacater--2020-05-25--Burgess Owens: I protested segregation while Biden fought for it

Former Oakland Raiders Super Bowl star and Republican candidate for Congress Burgess Owens slammed Joe Biden in a statement Sunday for telling black voters that if they can ’ t decide who to vote for in the 2020 presidential election , ‘ then , you ain ’ t black.
’ “ I held picket signs and protested segregation , while Joe Biden fought for it , ” Owens , who ’ s running in Utah ’ s fourth congressional district , said .
“ I will proudly support Trump , let ’ s see him tell me to my face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later said he regretted his statement to black voters calling it too “ cavalier.
” Biden ’ s attempts to sway black voters , however , conflict with his record in the Senate , which is now coming back to haunt him .
In 1977 , he said that racial integration would cause his children to “ grow up in a racial jungle , ” according to The New York Times .
The Times also reported that Biden was an opponent of court-ordered busing and earlier warned that it could result in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who aren ’ t racist , people who are good citizens , who believe in equal education and opportunity , and you stunt their children ’ s intellectual growth by busing them to an inferior school , and you ’ re going to fill them with hatred , ” Biden said at the time .
In the 2020 presidential race , the issue resurfaced almost one year ago when Senator Kamala Harris brought his very past to the debate stage .
“ I do not believe you are a racist and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the importance of finding common ground , ” Harris told Biden .
“ But I also believe , and it is personal and It was actually very hurtful to hear you talk about the reputations of two United States Senators who built their reputations and career on the segregation of race in this country.
” Biden was also a lead voice in the Senate to push the 1994 crime bill that contributed to mass incarceration that disproportionally affected black Americans .


saraacater--2020-05-25--Japans Lifts Nationwide State Of Emergency

The Japanese government lifted the nationwide state of emergency Monday as COVID-19 cases have decreased across the country , according to a report by Bloomberg News .
Japan ’ s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared the state of emergency in the capital region and some other areas on April 7 and later expanded it to a nationwide order .
He announced at his press briefing Monday that his focus has now shifted to reviving the Japanese economy .
“ Every area of the country has met the conditions for ending the emergency , which are extremely strict by global standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Japan ’ s own way , we have largely brought the infection under control in a month and a half.
” The prime minister mentioned that two extra budgets will provide 200 trillion yen ( $ 1.86 trillion ) in economic assistance .
The first extra budget implemented a few weeks ago , helped fund a record 117-trillion yen economic stimulus plan , a value equivalent to more than 20 percent of Japan ’ s gross domestic product ( GDP ) .
Lockdowns aren ’ t legally possible in Japan , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state of emergency allowed local governments to instruct businesses to either close or operate for shortened hours , and to ask residents to stay home to curb the spread of the virus .
Abe told Japanese citizens to be prepared for a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and added that a state of emergency may have to be reintroduced if that were to happen .
The prime minister added that border control will continue to be hardened as the virus continues to spread around the world .
As is the case in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremely popular sport in Japan .
Prime Minister Abe said Nippon Professional Baseball ( NPB ) , Japan ’ s highest level of pro baseball , will return next month without spectators .
He also said concerts could resume as long as crowds consist of less than 100 people .
Japan ’ s capital Tokyo was scheduled to host the 2020 Summer Olympics between July 24 and August 9 .
However , the Olympics were rescheduled for July 23 to August 8 , 2021 due to the pandemic .
Abe also told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reviewed every three weeks to determine whether measures can be loosened further .
Japan has had at least 16,500 coronavirus cases with 13,400 recoveries and 820 deaths as of Monday .

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saraacater--2020-05-25--Joe Biden Tells Voters He’s ‘Going To Beat Joe Biden”

In an interview with CNBC ’ s “ Squawk Box ” Friday , when former Vice President and 2020 hopeful Joe Biden was asked to speak directly Democrats aligned with Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren ’ s progressive agendas , he wasted no time saying he ’ s “ going to beat Joe Biden ” before laying out several areas of his policies .
“ I ’ m prepared to say that I have a record of over 40 years , ” Biden said .
“ And that I ’ m going to beat Joe Biden .
Look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some areas that I think , for example , I think health care is a right , not a privilege .
I do not support Medicare for all .
I will not support Medicare for all .
But I do support making sure that Obama care is around as a public option.
” He added , “ But I do not support a forgiving debt loan for every single solitary person no matter where you went to school .
But I do support the idea , if , in fact , you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a public university and your income is under $ 125 , 000 , it should be forgiven .
I do believe that any going to school that in fact goes to a public university and/or community college , they should be able to go for free if income is under $ 125,000.
” That same day , Biden told black voters on an early morning radio show also posted to youtube that if they can ’ t decide whether to vote for him or Trump , they ‘ ain ’ t black.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as “ much too cavalier.
” “ I know that the comments have come off like I was taking the African American vote for granted .
But nothing could be further from the truth , ” Biden said walking back his earlier statement .
“ I ’ ve never ever done that , and I ’ ve earned it every time I ’ ve run .
I was making the point that I have never taken the vote for granted .
And in fact , I know in order to win the presidency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And it was the driving force , as I said , in the beginning of my campaign a year ago , to my being able to win in the first place and win the primary .
And it is going to be critical to my winning the presidency .
”


saraacater--2020-05-26--DNI Grenell Slams Mark Warner ‘Stop Cherry Picking’ Docs In Flynn Case

Outgoing Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell slammed Sen. Mark Warner Tuesday saying his request last week to declassify and publicly release the underlying intelligence reports in which Obama officials “ unmasked ” the identity of former national security advisor Michael Flynn would jeopardize sources and methods .
Grenell also criticized Warner ’ s alleged political move as ‘ cherry picking ’ documents for political purposes at the expense of national security .
Warner is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee and spoke out against Grenell ’ s declassification of the senior Obama officials that requested Flynn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his name .
“ I find it puzzling that your letter initially complains about the declassification of the identities of unmaskers , a declassification that posed no conceivable risks to sources or methods , only to then request the declassification of actual intelligence reports , ” said Grenell .
“ Cherry picking certain documents for release , while attacking the release of others that don ’ t fit your political narrative , is part of the problem the American people have with Washington DC politicians .
I would appreciate it if you would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appears to be based solely on political advantage.
” Grenell had declassified the names of 16 former senior Obama officials involved in requesting Flynn ’ s private communications 48 times , according to the declassified documents provided by the DNI .
Grenell only declassified the requests made between Nov. 30 , 2016 and Jan. 12 , 2017 , according to the documents .
The most controversial request was the phone calls between Flynn and former Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak , who spoke on Dec. 29 , 2016 .
The contents of that classified @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI , would later be leaked to The Washington Post columnist David Ignatius in January .
Despite Warner ’ s concerns mentioned in his letter last week , the declassification of the Obama officials ’ names did not violate any sources or methods , stated intelligence officials .
Ironically , in Warner ’ s letter he had asked Grenell to “ provide the Committee with the underlying intelligence reports in which the identity of the individual was ‘ unmasked ’ ” to be Flynn .
Those underlying intelligence reports , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ declassifying them could threaten national security , intelligence officials stated .
Grenell told Warner in his letter Tuesday , that the “ protection of intelligence sources and methods is always at the fore of any declassification decision which I might make .
As you well know , the decision to declassify the names of individuals who sought to unmask the identity of General Flynn poses absolutely no risk of compromise of either sources or methods.
” “ Additionally , far from undermining the credibility of the Intelligence Community ( IC ) , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trust and confidence in the Community and ensures the IC will not conceal potential abuse behind unnecessary security classification , ” he added in the letter to Warner .
“ I appreciate your reference to Executive Order 13526 .
I remind you that this Order makes clear in Section 1.7 that ‘ in no case shall information…continue to be maintained as classified , or fail to be declassified in order to conceal violations of law… ( or ) prevent embarrassment to a person , organization , or agency.
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saraacater--2020-05-26--Texas BP Agents Seize $1.5 Million In Drugs Over Four Day Period

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents stationed in the Rio Grande Valley Sector made multiple drug seizures over the last four days that amounted to $ 1.5 million worth of drugs , according to a press release .
“ Even with the spread of the COVID-19 virus , human smugglers continue to try these brazen attempts with zero regard for the lives they endanger nor to the health of the citizens of our great nation , ” CBP said in a statement .
“ The U.S. Border Patrol agents of the Rio Grande Valley Sector will continue to safeguard the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The first interception occurred on Friday night , when agents stopped a vehicle in Garceno , Texas .
The driver pulled over , exited his car , and fled from the scene .
The agents found “ several bundles of marijuana ” valued at over $ 207,000 .
Later that evening , agents in La Rosita , Texas stopped another vehicle and seized 432 pounds of marijuana worth over $ 345K .
On Monday , Agents in Falfurrias , Texas found 13 pounds of cocaine worth over $ 417K in an unclaimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Los Ebanos , Texas discovered 170 pounds of marijuana valued at $ 136K in a known smuggling location .
Only minutes later , Rio Grande City agents spotted smugglers attempting to bring in bundles of marijuana , but after they were spotted , the smugglers dropped the drugs and fled to Mexico .
After searching the area , agents found 344 pounds of marijuana valued at over $ 275K .
In two other incidents that day , agents seized 100 pounds of marijuana in two separate incidents worth over $ 80K .


saraacater--2020-05-26--Exclusive: Jonathan Herzog Challenges Rep. Nadler To Primary Debates

Jonathan Herzog is aiming to defeat longtime incumbent Rep. Jerry Nadler ( D-NY ) , Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee , in the Democratic primary for New York ’ s 10th ’ s Congressional District seat on June 23 .
Herzog , 25 , took to Twitter over the weekend , challenging Nadler , 72 to a debate .
He gained a fair amount of traction from followers in his district , using the hashtag # HerzogNadlerDebates .
Herzog has been vocal about Rep. Nadler , who has served in Congress since 1992 and has been re-elected 12 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much time focusing on impeaching President Donald Trump rather than addressing the needs of his constituents .
“ In order to uphold an open democracy , networks should publicly demand that Nadler participate in three televised debates and avoid shirking his constituents on the front lines of the pandemic , ” Herzog told this reporter .
“ Other NYC districts have already started holding debates .
New Yorkers in the 10th district deserve nothing less.
” Herzog mentioned that “ three networks have already agreed to host the debates ” and “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historic rating and engagement in a win for any network hosting the NY-10 debates.
” New York ’ s 10th Congressional district , which includes neighborhoods in the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn , among them the Upper West Side , Financial District , Midtown Manhattan , Greenwich Village , Tribeca and Borough Park , an area that contains many small businesses , including restaurants , that has been hit hard by the economic fallout from the pandemic and lockdown orders .
“ The 10th district is ground zero for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street , but also where 1 in 6 lived in poverty even before COVD-19 , ” Herzog said .
Herzog is a first-generation American .
Both of his parents moved to the U.S. from Israel .
He considers himself a “ Freedom Democrat ” and worked on Andrew Yang ’ s 2020 presidential campaign .
Yang has since endorsed Herzog in his bid to unseat Nadler .
Herzog believes the recent stimulus package has helped the idea of a universal basic income of $ 1,000 a month to those 18 years and older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 deaths near 100,000 , more than 1 in 5 of whom are New Yorkers , the Yang Gang won ’ t settle for lip service , ” said Herzog .
“ Elected officials playing pandemic politics contributed to the deaths of tens of thousands .
We ’ ve entered a new Great Depression .
We need unconditional direct cash relief for all now — no means testing , no strings attached.
” Herzog grew up on the border of Hell ’ s Kitchen and the Upper West Side of Manhattan .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first in his class at Harvard , received his MBA at New York University ’ s Stern School of Business and served as co-President of Harvard Law School ’ s student government , where he is a teaching fellow for legal and political philosophy .
New York uses a closed primary process , meaning the selection of a party ’ s candidates in a primary election is limited to registered party members .
“ The Sara Carter Show ” is willing to host a debate between Nadler and Herzog , and has Herzog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , Nadler has shied away from debates against any and all opponents this election cycle .


saraacater--2020-05-26--Did Biden Say He’s ‘Going To Beat Joe Biden’ on CNBC? The Network Says No

CNBC ’ s transcript of Friday ’ s interview with former Vice President Joe Biden where it ’ s clear he gaffed again by saying “ I ’ m going to beat Joe Biden ” portrays Biden ’ s statement as “ I ’ m going to be Joe Biden.
” Biden was asked by host Joe Kernen to address Democratic voters more aligned with Senators Bernie Sanders ’ and Elizabeth Warren ’ s progressive agendas when he made the statement .
Many Twitter users , however , heard the former statement exit Biden ’ s lips .
And that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Here ’ s the full quote this reporter heard : “ I ’ m prepared to say that I have a record of over 40 years , ” the assumed 2020 Democratic presidential nominee said .
“ And that I ’ m going to beat Joe Biden .
Look at my record .
The fact is that some areas that I think , for example , I think health care is a right , not a privilege .
I do not support Medicare for all .
I will not support Medicare for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that Obama care is around with a public option for those who can afford , those who qualify for Medicaid and they don ’ t get in their state .
They will be able to buy it and be automatically enrolled in the public option Medicare , that would.
” He added , “ But I do not support a forgiving debt loan for every single solitary person no matter where you went to school .
But I do support the idea , if , in fact , you have student debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public university and your income is under $ 125,000 , it should be forgiven .
I do believe that anyone going to school that in fact goes to a public university and/or community college , they should be able to go for free if income is under $ 125,000.
” Here ’ s what the CNBC transcript says : “ I prepared to say that I have a record of over 40 years .
And that I ’ m going to be Joe Biden .
Look at my record .
The fact is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for example , I think health care is a right not a privilege .
I do not support Medicare for All I will not support Medicare for all .
But I do support , making sure that Obamacare is around with a public option , for those who can afford , those who qualify for Medicaid and they don ’ t get in their state , they would be able to buy it and be able to automatically enroll in the public option , Medicare , that would ” “ But I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debt loan for every single solitary person no matter where you went to school .
But I do support the idea that if in fact you have student debt as a consequence of going to a public university , and your income is under $ 125,000 , it should be forgiven .
I do believe that anyone going to school , that in fact goes to a public university and or Community College , they should be able to go for free if income is under $ 125,000.
” Many Twitter users heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including President Donald Trump ’ s campaign and his son Donald Trump Jr .
The story was first reported by The Washington Free Beacon , who quoted Biden as follows : “ I ’ m prepared to say that I have a record of over 40 years and that I ’ m going to beat Joe Biden , ” Biden said .
“ Look at my record.
” New England-based radio host Howie Carr wrote of the statement in the Boston Herald on Saturday .
Once again , he heard what many of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to say that I have a record of over 40 years and that I ’ m going to beat Joe Biden !
”


saraacater--2020-05-26--Sean Parnell Says Trump’s Endorsement Is A ‘tremendous honor’

President Donald Trump tweeted out multiple endorsements of decorated combat veteran and candidate for Pennsylvania ’ s 17th Congressional District seat , Sean Parnell ( R ) , over Memorial Day weekend and again on Tuesday morning .
And Parnell told this reporter Tuesday that the President ’ s statements are “ a tremendous honor.
” “ To have the endorsement of the President is a tremendous honor , ” Parnell told this reporter Tuesday .
“ Not too long ago I was carrying a rifle through the mountains of Afghanistan .
I was wounded along with 85 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2010 .
I left the military with next to nothing .
A decade later , I ’ m getting shoutouts from the President of the United States.
” Parnell says he respects the office of the presidency , regardless of whether that person is a Democrat or a Republican .
“ I love our nation , ” he added .
“ I love what we represent globally .
America truly is the land of opportunity and the best nation the world has ever known.
” Parnell , an Army veteran , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D ) , a Marine veteran who has served in the House since April 2018 .
The district ( PA-17 ) is comprised of suburbs of Pittsburgh , the state ’ s second-most populous city .
“ Sean Parnell is an American Hero , ” Pres .
Trump tweeted Tuesday morning .
“ Conor Lamb has proven to be an American fraud , and a puppet for Crazy Nancy Pelosi .
He said he would NOT vote for her for Speaker , and did .
Will kill 2A .
Voted to impeach ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COMPLETE Sean Parnell Endorsement !
” Parnell was an Army Ranger and combat infantryman with the elite 10th Mountain Division and spent 485 days of fighting along the dangerous Afghan-Pakistan border .
According to his biography , his “ Outlaw Platoon ” killed over 350 enemy fighters in some of the biggest firefights of the Afghan War .
On June 10 , 2006 , Parnell was wounded after his platoon was nearly overrun by Taliban insurgents , which outnumbered the platoon almost ten to one .
He refused to leave his men behind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point-blank range .
According to reports , Parnell was “ knocked unconscious and wounded two more times during the gunfight.
” In the meantime , Rep. Lamb took to Twitter to defend himself after seeing the back and forth between the President and Parnell .
“ These people have been lying about my record since the day I became a candidate , ” Lamb wrote Monday .
“ It hasn ’ t stopped , and it won ’ t stop , until we beat them at the ballot box in November.
” SaraACarter.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17th Congressional District race through the November election .


saraacater--2020-05-26--LIVE: HHS IG Testifies On Latest Efforts To Combat Coronavirus

Health and Human Services Principal Deputy Inspector General Christi Grimm is testifying via livestream for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the latest updates regarding the efforts to combat coronavirus .
Grimm ’ s office “ is tasked with conducting oversight over the $ 175 billion in emergency relief funding provided to HHS by the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act , ” according to the House Oversight Committee .
The briefing is expected to address the “ HHS IG ’ s April 6 , 2020 , report on the resource challenges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including shortages of testing supplies , PPE , and other critical medical supplies.
” The report warned that “ severe shortages of testing supplies and extended waits for test results limited hospitals ’ ability to monitor the health of patients and staff ” and “ hampered hospitals ’ efforts to reduce community spread , protect staff , and care for patients.
” The briefing also will address the HHS IG ’ s planned work to review and report on other aspects of the Administration ’ s coronavirus response , including testing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safety of HHS employees , and the Department ’ s emergency preparedness throughout the pandemic .


saraacater--2020-05-26--Report: Chinese Embassy In France Tweets Then Deletes Antisemitic Image

According to a report by the Washington Free Beacon ’ s Adam Kredo , the Chinese Embassy in France tweeted @ @ @ @ @ antisemitic image showing the U.S. as a grim reaper wielding a scythe portrayed as Israel @ @ @ @ @ its account was hacked and claimed it as “ fake news , ” according to @ @ @ @ @ Chinese Embassy in France has found that yesterday , someone used the Embassy ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a picture captioned ‘ Qui est le prochain ?
’ [ who is next ?
@ @ @ @ @ statement .
“ We hereby solemnly declare : That picture violates French law and we @ @ @ @ @ damages the reputation of the Chinese embassy , ” according to the Chinese embassy .
@ @ @ @ @ duty is to comprehensively , accurately , and objectively introduce China and promote friendship between @ @ @ @ @ Click here to read the full report .


saraacater--2020-05-26--RNC Chair: Newsom’s Vote By Mail Order Is An ‘Absolute brazen power grab’

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel took California ’ s Governor Gavin Newsom to task on Tuesday , telling “ Fox & Friends ” that his move to institute statewide mail-in voting in November , 2020 is an “ absolute brazen power grab ” that “ will inject chaos ” into their election .
The RNC and other Republican groups are now taking legal action against California after filing a lawsuit against the state on Monday .
“ It ’ s an absolute brazen power grab , ” McDaniel said .
“ And beyond that , it will inject chaos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So what he ’ s talking about is just sending ballots directly to registered voters.
” She added , “ In LA County , alone , there are 1.5 million more registered voters than there are adults in the state because California never cleans up their voter rolls .
So there will be ballots littering the street .
And if you don ’ t believe me , look at what ’ s happening in Nevada.
” Earlier this month , the RNC launched “ ProtectTheVote.com ” to target states like California in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to restore election integrity amid the coronavirus pandemic .


saraacater--2020-05-27--Sen. Judiciary Committee Picks Rod Rosenstein As First Witness In Russia Probe Hearings

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham announced Wednesday that the committee will hear from its first witness , former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein , to begin a series of hearings on the FBI ’ s Crossfire Hurricane investigation into President Donald Trump ’ s campaign and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance abuse investigation .
“ Mr .
Rosenstein will testify about the new revelations contained in the Horowitz report concerning the FISA warrant applications and other matters , ” Graham said in his statement .
He added , “ This will be the first in a series of oversight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mueller investigation.
” President Trump pressured Graham to act on the abuses of power revealed in documents declassified by the acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell that spelled out a number of former Obama administration officials who ‘ unmasked ’ Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn ’ s identity in order to set him up to target Trump .
That pressure led Graham to move quickly by releasing a potential list of witnesses , which the committee would debate and vote on subpoena authorizations .
He also said the hearings would start next @ @


saraacater--2020-05-27--AG Barr To Recommend Trump Veto Latest FISA Bill If Passed

The Department of Justice released a statement Wednesday rejecting the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amendments that are awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives .
The House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is pushing for the vote today , however , many Republicans on the committee still take issue with the bill that they argue allows for abuse of surveillance powers .
“ The Department worked closely with House leaders on both sides of the aisle to draft legislation to reauthorize three national security authorities in the U.S.A. Freedom Act while also imposing reforms to other aspects of FISA designed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General , ” Assistant Attorney General Stephen E. Boyd said .
Boyd added , “ Although that legislation was approved with a large , bipartisan House majority , the Senate thereafter made significant changes that the Department opposed because they would unacceptably impair our ability to pursue terrorists and spies .
We have proposed specific fixes to the most significant problems created by the changes the Senate made .
Instead of addressing those issues , the House is now poised to further amend the legislation in a manner that will weaken national security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abuses identified by the DOJ Inspector General.
” “ Accordingly , the Department opposes the Senate-passed bill in its current form and also opposes the Lofgren amendment in the House .
Given the cumulative negative effect of these legislative changes on the Department ’ s ability to identify and track terrorists and spies , the Department must oppose the legislation now under consideration in the House .
If passed , the Attorney General would recommend that the President veto the legislation.
” President Donald Trump urged Republican House members to vote against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it shouldn ’ t be passed until “ our country is able to determine how and why the greatest political , criminal , and subversive scandal in USA history took place !
” The Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz ’ s 435 report revealed in December that there were serious abuses by the FBI of the FISA that were used to spy on members of the Trump 2016 campaign team , including short-term campaign volunteer Carter Page .
In his report , Horowitz found 17 gross violations in the bureau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That included withholding exculpatory information , altering documents and lying to the court to spy .


saraacater--2020-05-27--Justice Department Charges West Virginia Mail Carrier With Attempted Election Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice charged a West Virginia mail carrier for attempted election fraud on Tuesday , a press @ @ @ @ @ , 47 , was responsible for altering ballots by changing voters ’ registered parties , @ @ @ @ @ He admitted to it , saying it was a joke after the West Virginia Secretary @ @ @ @ @ conducted an investigation into the matter .
Cooper , who worked for the Pendleton County @ @ @ @ @ “ attempt to Defraud the Residents of West Virginia of a Fair Election.
” Cooper @ @ @ @ @ .
Postal Service , according to an affidavit .
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders @ @ @ @ @ priority ahead of the November , 2020 election .
The Republican National Committee is already @ @ @ @ @ instituting sweeping vote by mail orders amid the coronavirus pandemic .


saraacater--2020-05-27--Historic NASA/SpaceX Launch Today Will Change The Future Of Space Travel

SpaceX is going to put America ’ s space program back on the map .
It will happen later today , Wednesday , May 27 at 4:33 p.m. Eastern Time with the historic “ Launch America.
” Two U.S. astronauts are scheduled to launch with the SpaceX Dragon Demo-2 mission , leaving NASA ’ s agency Kennedy Space Center in Florida , to join the International Space Station ( ISS ) .
The event is historic for several reasons : first , it will be the first time since 2011 that the U.S. has launched from American soil , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Elon Musk ’ s private company SpaceX , which builds rockets for space travel .
Also , the event will be telecast live for the world via the Internet , and NASA is planning to make it iconic .
NASA is not sending a rebuilt space shuttle into space but allowing it ’ s astronauts Douglas G. Hurley and Robert Behnken to head out on Musk ’ s rocket .
His engineers have been working around the clock on ensuring that they can deliver the astronauts safely to the station .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space travel , as private companies can participate in space travel throughout the galaxy , and maybe even to Mars sometime in the future .
“ This is a unique opportunity to bring all of America together in one moment in time and say , look at how bright the future is , ” said Jim Bridenstine , NASA ’ s administrator , during Tuesday ’ s news conference in preparation for the launch .
Also , NASA social media is really playing up the launch and introducing America ’ s two brave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Twitter and Instagram accounts .


saraacater--2020-05-27--Biden Says He’s ‘Hiding’ And ‘It’s Working Pretty Well’

In an interview with CNN ’ s Dana Bash Tuesday , former Vice President and expected 2020 Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden said he ’ s ‘ hiding ’ and that “ it ’ s working pretty well.
” “ This is a fella who looks like he ’ s having trouble controlling his own emotions , ” Biden explained in response to President Donald Trump ’ s assertions that he ’ s “ too old to be president ” and is “ missing a step.
” Biden added , “ What worries me is you know all this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well , you know , the fact of the matter is , it ’ s working pretty well so far doing the rules .
He ’ s behind in almost every state .
Doesn ’ t mean it ’ s going to be that way come November but the idea that he seems to get more erratic , the more he feels like he ’ s behind the curve.
” Biden earlier denied the notion that he ’ s hiding in his Deleware home .
Earlier this month , he told ABC ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s ‘ following the guidelines of the experts ’ amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Biden emerged from his home for the first time in months on Monday to pay his respects to fallen military members on Memorial Day .


saraacater--2020-05-27--Trump Threatens To ‘close social media platforms down’ For Silencing Conservatives

On Wednesday morning , President Donald Trump took to Twitter to slam social media companies where many conservative voices report feeling ‘ totally silenced ’ threatening them with ‘ strong regulations.
’ “ Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservative voices , ” Trump wrote .
“ We will strongly regulate , or close them down before we can ever allow this to happen .
We saw what they attempted to do , and failed , in 2016 .
We can ’ t let a more sophisticated version of that happen again.
” He continued , “ Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scale Mail-in Ballots take root in our country .
It would be a free for all on cheating , forgery and the theft of Ballots .
Whoever cheated the most would win .
Likewise , Social Media .
Clean Up your act , NOW !
!
!
” A thread of the President ’ s own tweets about mail-in voting was charged Tuesday with violating Twitter ’ s policies .
The social media company said Trump ’ s statements asserting that the process would lead to “ a Rigged Election ” were ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ falsely ’ claimed that in California “ anyone living in the state , no matter who they are or how they got there ” would receive a ballot .
The Republican National Committee is pursuing lawsuits against states mandating statewide mail-in voting , including in California .
Appearing on Fox News Wednesday , RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel labeled California Governor Gavin Newsom ’ s move an “ absolute brazen power grab ” that “ will inject chaos ” into their elections .
She added , “ In LA County , alone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than there are adults in the state because California never cleans up their voter rolls .
So there will be ballots littering the street .
And if you don ’ t believe me , look at what ’ s happening in Nevada.
” The RNC also launched ‘ ProtectTheVote.com ’ to restore election integrity and crackdown on voter fraud associated with mail-in elections .


saraacater--2020-05-27--‘I SURE DID’: Kathy Griffin Defends Advocating To Stab Trump With Syringe Filled With Air

A once self-described ‘ D-List ’ celebrity Kathy Griffin advocated on Twitter Tuesday to have President Donald Trump fatally stabbed using a “ syringe with nothing but air inside ” saying that “ it would do the trick.
” Griffin is now defending the remarks she made in response to the President ’ s earlier comments about the benefits of insulin when he asked reporters if he should use it as he announced a decision to lower its cost under Medicare .
Here ’ s where she doubled down responding to The Washington Examiner ’ s report : The Examiner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and confirmed that Twitter is ‘ looking into ’ the threats as a potential policy violation .
This isn ’ t the first time Griffin ’ s alluded to killing the President .
In May 2017 , she infamously posted a photo of herself holding a fake severed bloody head that resembled the President ’ s face .
Immediately after she posted it , Griffin was fired from CNN .
She later apologized after Federal officials threatened to pursue charges against her .
“ Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2017 .
“ My children , especially my 11 year old son , Barron , are having a hard time with this .
Sick !
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saraacater--2020-05-28--Trump’s EO Put Social Media Giants In Check, Signaling An End To Orwellian Tactics

President Donald Trump signed his executive order Thursday telling the nation from the Oval Office that “ we ’ re here today to defend free speech from one of the greatest dangers.
” That danger to free speech emanated directly from Silicon Valley tech companies that certainly appear to have two sets of rules for monitoring people on their platforms .
That mainly included one set of rules for conservatives and another set of very lax rules for liberals .
These companies also appeared more concerned with everything Trump was doing on the platform and have paid little attention to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own populations and freedom .
Something had to be done and it was only a matter of time before the White House made the move to fight back .
It happened this week and it couldn ’ t have been soon enough .
The actions taken by the administration may not be perfect but they were absolutely necessary to put these tech giants in check .
There are many examples of the two-tiered monitoring system used by the Silicon Valley platforms .
This isn ’ t just about shadow banning complaints from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories on Facebook as # FakeNews through third party arbiters that they hire to regulate the platform information process .
It ’ s what they ’ ve failed to do when communist governments , like China , or the cult like Iranian regime target their own populations with lies and spread hate throughout the globe .
For example , the Chinese Communist Party promoted a conspiracy theory Tweet on Thursday saying that that the U.S. military was responsible for the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan : ‘ It might be US Army who brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zhao Lijian , a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman.
” In another instance , Google actually worked on a search engine for the Chinese Communist Party so it could surveil its people .
The Intercept published an incredible story showing how Google assisted the CCP in blacklisting people and aided in gross ‘ human rights ’ violations .
“ Google built a prototype of a censored search engine for China that links users ’ searches to their personal phone numbers , thus making it easier for the Chinese government to monitor people ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The search engine , codenamed Dragonfly , was designed for Android devices , and would remove content deemed sensitive by China ’ s ruling Communist Party regime , such as information about political dissidents , free speech , democracy , human rights , and peaceful protest.
” In Hong Kong , China has used Twitter and Facebook to spread lies to undermine pro-democracy protests .
I have the fortune of knowing human rights activist Andy Chan , who founded the Hong Kong National Party , and has been targeted by the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize but continually lives in fear of China ’ s control over Hong Kong .
These are just some of the issues that have shown the divide between how these social media platforms use the issue of fact checking for their own political bias .
Think about the recent Tweet from D list comedian Kathy Griffin , who threatened Trump on Twitter saying “ Syringe with nothing but air inside it would do the trick .
F— TRUMP.
” The Washington Examiner , which first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical procedures , air accidentally injected into the body ’ s bloodstream through syringes or IVs can cause air embolisms , which can be fatal.
” It took Twitter more than 17 hours to remove the tweet , even though it was threatening and against their policy .
Trump admitted that his executive order would more than likely lead to a court battle and he expects it to , he said .
I understand his point that if the social media companies are not put in check heir power will only grow stronger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people ’ s liberty and freedom of speech greater .
It was refreshing to see Department of Justice Attorney General Bill Barr standing along side Trump as the Executive Order was signed .
This order may one day allow federal regulators to fine Facebook , Google , Twitter and other social media platforms that operate more like publishers than platforms for free speech .
At question is Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act , which was enacted in 1996 and signed into legislation by then President Bill Clinton .
It was enacted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offensive communication content .
Even though , it was seen as unconstitutional it was never abandoned but instead , adopted by “ interactive computer service ” that gives immunity from most lawsuits to tech companies from information posted on their platforms .
Barr said on Thursday that the DOJ is looking to draft legislation to alter Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act , taking away the immunity shield from tech companies that act as publishers and monitor free speech .
It will be interesting to see how the section is altered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silicon Valley media giants , like Jack Dorsey , CEO of Twitter , went on his platform Thursday to attempt to quell the continuing divide between the administration and his platform after fact checkers put a disclaimer on President Trump ’ s tweets Wednesday regarding the dangers of California ’ s decision to distribute mail in voting ballots for the 2020 election .
“ Fact check : there is someone ultimately accountable for our actions as a company , and that ’ s me , ” said Dorsey .
“ Please leave our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll continue to point our incorrect or disputed information about elections globally .
And we will admit and own any mistakes we make.
” Dorsey was referring more than likely to news reports that outed anti-Trump employee Yoel Roth , Twitter ’ s head of site integrity , whose department is set up to monitor Twitter accounts .
“ No one believes in the First Amendment more than the President , ” she added .
“ The President will take action to ensure that big tech does not stifle free speech and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tweet , and post are protected.
” That ’ s exactly what should be happening now .
These platforms became a global phenomenon because they insisted that people would not be under the thumb of government but be free to speak their minds .
What they never said is that they would be arbiter of what is acceptable so-called ‘ free speech .
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saraacater--2020-05-28--Pompeo: U.S. To Reimpose Sanctions On Iran

Even though the coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Iran , the Islamic Republic ’ s government has continued to ramp up its nuclear capabilities , rather than focus on the immediate needs of Iranians .
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday that he was giving the Iranian government 60 days to wind down its nuclear operations .
“ I am ending the sanctions waiver for JCPOA-related projects in Iran , effective in 60 days , ” Sec .
Pompeo revealed Wednesday .
“ Iran ’ s continued nuclear escalation makes clear this cooperation must end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only bring greater pressure on the regime.
” The State Department also accused Iran ’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of rejecting an offer from the U.S. for humanitarian aid .
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani denied this claim .
“ American leaders are lying , ” he said .
“ If they want to help Iran , all they need to do is to lift sanctions…Then we can deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
” Iran has a “ rainy day ” fund to support the well-being of its people , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money to its nefarious operations outside the country .
In recent weeks , Khamenei has repeatedly referred to Israel as a “ cancer ” or “ tumor ” in speeches and has criticized the U.S. and the West for equipping the Middle East ’ s lone democratic nation with “ various kinds of military and non-military tools of power , even with atomic weapons.
” Khamenei has even threatened to obliterate the Jewish state .
“ The Zionist regime is a deadly , cancerous growth and a detriment to this region , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be uprooted and destroyed.
” In response to Khamenei ’ s open threat , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that “ whoever threatens Israel with destruction puts himself in similar danger.
” On Wednesday , the same day as Pompeo ’ s latest sanctions announcement , Iran ’ s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ( IRGC ) unveiled over 100 missile-launching speedboats to utilize against the U.S. Navy in the Persian Gulf .
On April 22 , President Donald Trump announced in a tweet that he has “ instructed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea.
” Iran has suspended commitments under the JCPOA since President Trump withdrew from the deal in May 2018 .


saraacater--2020-05-28--Minneapolis Mayor Calls In National Guard Amid Deadly Riots Over George Floyd’s Death

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ( D ) has called in the National Guard after two consecutive nights of rioting across the city in response to the death of George Floyd , according to his office .
The rioting began after a disturbing video went viral , showing a Minneapolis police officer with his knee pinned on the neck of a black man , Floyd , who died as a result of the action .
The Minneapolis Police Department said it had been responding to a report of a “ forgery in progress ” Monday night and that Floyd “ appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they ordered him to get out of his car , which he did but then “ physically resisted officers.
” The department added that “ officers were able to get the suspect into handcuffs and noted he appeared to be suffering medical distress.
” Mayor Frey took to Twitter in the middle of the night , urging people to refrain from further violence .
“ Please , Minneapolis , we can not let tragedy beget more tragedy , ” he posted .
“ The area along Lake has become unsafe .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the peace tonight.
” Broken glass and golf clubs were scattered across East Lake Street in south Minneapolis on Thursday morning following the destructive showdown between protestors and police .
Some rioters broke into stores and set them on fire .
Minneapolis Police received assistance overnight from the Minnesota State Patrol , St. Paul Police and Metro Transit police officers , as buildings went up in flames , including a local AutoZone .
Numerous businesses , including fast-food restaurants and banks , were ransacked by the time the sun rose Thursday morning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ incinerated overnight .
“ I ’ m imploring our city , imploring our community , imploring every one of us to keep the peace .
Let ’ s honor George Floyd ’ s memory , ” Mayor Frey told NBC-affiliate KARE in a phone interview .
According to police , one person was in custody in relation to a shooting death near the site of the riots .
Officers responded to a report of a stabbing at 9:05 p.m. and found a man who wasn ’ t breathing lying on the sidewalk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Power outages affected the area near the riots .
Xcel Energy reported that approximately 2,700 customers were affected by the outages .


saraacater--2020-05-28--Trump Slams Twitter’s ‘Hater’ Head Of Fact Checking

President Donald Trump slammed the head of Twitter ’ s fact-checking policy Yoel Roth on Twitter Thursday saying the platform @ @ @ @ @ the many “ examples & cases , all over the place ” of voter fraud @ @ @ @ @ the platform recently censored the President for the first time .
“ So ridiculous to @ @ @ @ @ the case that Mail-in Ballots are not subject to FRAUD , ” Trump wrote .
@ @ @ @ @ are examples , & cases , all over the place .
Our election process will @ @ @ @ @ laughingstock all over the World .
Tell that to your hater @ yoyoel.
” The @ @ @ @ @ the President ’ s earlier Tweet regarding voter fraud flagging it as false information .
@ @ @ @ @ the effort , has a history of political bias and many of his anti-Trump tweets @ @ @ @ @ media company moved to censor the President .
The President is expected to sign an @ @ @ @ @ regulate Twitter , and social networks , amid the controversy .


saraacater--2020-05-28--Pelosi: Mark Zuckerberg ‘panders to the White House’ To Avoid Taxes, Regulations

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg “ panders to the White House ” to avoid federal taxes and regulations .
Earlier on Thursday , Zuckerberg said that Facebook and other online platforms shouldn ’ t be ‘ arbiters of truth ’ explaining that there ’ s a fine line between deciding what ’ s true and what isn ’ t as President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order to address big tech censorship .
“ The fact is is that what they are is somebody who ’ s avoiding taxes and regulation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s what they ’ re about .
And , so , when you see all they want is to not pay taxes , which they got their tax break in 2017 .
The tax scam that gave all those advantages to the high end.
” She added , “ And they don ’ t want to be regulated .
So they pander to the White House .
You see what Facebook ’ s Zuckerberg is saying today about all of this .
They ’ re just pandering .
Tax cuts , no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ misrepresent the facts and be a platform to do that , and to try to hide under freedom of speech , which is , of course , a complete violation of everything freedom of speech stands for .
”


saraacater--2020-05-28--Zuckerberg Says Social Media Companies Shouldn’t Be ‘arbiters of truth’

In an interview with CNBC Thursday , Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that Facebook and other online platforms shouldn ’ t be ‘ arbiters of truth ’ explaining that there ’ s a fine line between deciding what ’ s true and what isn ’ t .
“ I don ’ t think that Facebook or internet platforms in general should be arbiters of truth , ” Zuckerberg said .
“ I think that ’ s kind of a dangerous line to get down to in terms of deciding what is true and what isn ’ t .
And I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most sensitive parts in a democracy .
And people should be able to see what politicians say .
And there ’ s a ton of scrutiny already .
Political speech is the most scrutinized speech already by a lot of the media .
And I think that that will continue.
” He continued , “ Now , of course , we have lines .
So , just because we don ’ t want to be determining what is true and false , doesn ’ t mean that politicians or anyone else can just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policies are grounded in trying to give people as much a voice as possible while saying ‘ if you ’ re going to harm people in specific ways , if you ’ re going to do something that ’ s gon na cause violence or if you ’ re saying that something is a cure to a disease that has been proven to be a cure , but it ’ s not and that can lead people to either not seeking another treatment or doing something that could be harmful , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says that.
” President Donald Trump , who was recently fact checked by Facebook over his tweets linking mail-in voting to rampant voter fraud , is set to sign an executive order regulating social media companies over their alleged political censorship .
In a statement posted to Twitter Wednesday night , Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey argued that Twitter ’ s role is “ to point out incorrect and disputed information about elections globally ” adding that it doesn ’ t make the platform “ an ‘ arbiter of truth . '
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of conflicting statements and show the information in dispute so people can judge for themselves , ” Dorsey explained .
“ More transparency from us is critical so folks can clearly see the why behind our actions .
”


saraacater--2020-05-28--Republican Running Against AOC Drops Out Of Race Citing Gov. Cuomo’s ‘Draconian’ Orders

Scherie Murray explained on “ Fox & Friends ” Thursday why she decided to suspend her congressional campaign to run against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for New York ’ s 14th district saying Governor Andrew Cuomo ’ s “ draconian , heavy-handed , ill-advised executive orders ” are to blame .
“ Yes , it ’ s unfortunate , ” Murray explained .
“ But what we ’ ve learned is the governor ’ s selective executive orders have really put a wrench into my campaign .
He had the choice to change the election in ways for which it could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but instead , he chose to leave portions of the designating nominating petition process open to challenges.
” “ And , unfortunately , I ’ ve succumbed to challenges from my opponent and from the local establishment.
” Since March 12 , Governor Cuomo has instituted 11 executive orders to regulate the state ’ s election process .
Murray continued , “ In part , and to add insult to injury we sourced a vendor who we tasked in good faith to collect qualifying petition signatures .
And , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Board of Elections , unfortunately , that vendor violated New York state election laws.
” “ So it was a double whammy for the campaign with the governor ’ s executive orders .
Had he not selectively changed portions of that petition process , perhaps we could have prevailed .
We certainly took our case to court and we , as of this week , withdrew our motion in the court because of my suspension of my campaign .
So it ’ s a tough pill to swallow , but I just want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the great nation who supported our campaign .
”


saraacater--2020-05-28--Sara Carter: Twitter Never Fact Checked ‘False on their face’ Russia Hoax Stories

Twitter ’ s recent effort to fact check President Donald Trump after he tweeted about the potential fraud that comes @ @ @ @ @ Twitter ’ s political double standard , Sara A. Carter explained on Fox Business ’ @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday .
“ How many stories have been out there that basically called out @ @ @ @ @ The New York Times , Washington Post , supposedly trustworthy news sources , ” Carter @ @ @ @ @ last three and a half years to four years been pushing stories that President Trump @ @ @ @ @ that he ’ s actually connected to Russia.
” She added , “ They ’ @ @ @ @ @ stories and Twitter has never corrected them.
” The President is set to introduce an @ @ @ @ @ of big tech censorship Thursday .


saraacater--2020-05-29--Twitter Targets Trump Again, Flagging Tweet After Executive Order

Twitter flagged and hid a tweet posted by President Donald Trump ’ s early Friday morning after the president signed an Executive Order challenging the growing political bias in tech companies , whose platforms are meant to be neutral .
Trump ’ s tweet was in response to the growing unrest and rioting in Minnesota , in response to the horrific death of George Floyd while in police custody .
Thursday night the situation in Minneapolis escalated again when rioters overran a police precinct , forcing police officers , who were told not to respond by city officials , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground .
Trump signed the Executive Order Thursday aimed at social media giants he says , have been operating as biased publishers rather than platforms for free speech .
Trump tweeted that these “ THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd , and I won ’ t let that happen .
Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way .
Any difficulty and we will assume control but , when the looting starts , the shooting starts .
Thank you !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local authorities in containing the rioting .
Earlier the president criticized the city ’ s mayor , who ordered the evacuation of the precinct saying , “ the very weak radical left mayor Jacob Frey ” if he didn ’ t bring the city under control .
In response , Twitter flagged the President ’ s tweet and attached a notice saying “ we have placed a public interest notice on this Tweet from @ realDonaldTrump.
” The tweet is actually hidden from public view but can be viewed if the reader so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence , ” said Twitter .
“ However , Twitter has determined that it may be in the public ’ s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.
” Twitter ’ s reasoning to place a ‘ public interest notice ’ on Trump appears to be in retaliation .
His tweet did not incite violence or glorify it what-so-ever .
Some twitter users suggested Twitter ’ s CEO Jack Dorsey is in all out war on the platform against the Trump administration .
And Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only ones targeted , numerous congressional officials , and conservative pundits have long complained , including this reporter , that Twitter conducts shadow-bans of content and targets conservative voices on the platform .
The order allows the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) to re-access Section 230 , which grants liability protections to media platforms .
The order will also allow for a process to file complaints with the Federal Trade Commission if tech companies ’ content-moderation policies are not neutral , or if they have crossed the line into behaving as publishers @ @ @


saraacater--2020-05-29--Transcripts Reveal Flynn Was Diplomatic, No Discussion Of Dropping Russian Sanctions

After three years of bipartisan requests the controversial phone transcripts of former national security advisor Lt. General Michael Flynn and former Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak reveal the biggest bombshell : Flynn did not discuss removing sanctions imposed on Russia , as suggested by former senior Obama FBI officials charged with investigating him .
The transcripts were released to two top GOP Senators on Friday after being declassified by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence .
The December 2016 classified conversations with Kislyak , which were believed to be leaked to Washington Post columnist David Ignatius in January , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn from his short tenure at the White House .
Ignatius wrote that Flynn had discussed lifting the sanctions imposed by the Obama Administration on Russia .
However , in the transcripts there is no point at which Flynn discusses or promises the nefarious actions described by those sources that gave the information to Ignatius .
Ignatius noted in his column that Flynn violated the Logan Act , which has rarely been used in prosecution and is a federal law that criminalizes negotiations by unauthorized American citizens with foreign governments that are in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were sent Friday afternoon to Sen. Chuck Grassley , R-Iowa , and Sen. Ron Johnson , R-WI , offices .
They had requested the transcripts numerous times , saying the classified documents were at the heart of former special counsel Robert Mueller ’ s charges that Flynn had lied to the FBI .
Unfortunately , the transcripts were never made available to his legal team throughout the past three years .
Flynn ’ s attorney Sidney Powell has repeatedly requested the documents , saying they were necessary to evaluate the claims against her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his legal team , the judge and the American people can now see with their own eyes – for the first time – that all of the innuendo about Lt. General Flynn this whole time was totally bunk , ” said Grassley .
“ There was nothing improper about his call , and the FBI knew it.
” Grassley added that “ it ’ s a shame it ’ s taken nearly three and a half years for everyone to see the underlying evidence against Flynn that Rosenstein and the Mueller team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The only time anything related to the sanctions was brought up in the conversation was by Kislyak in regard to the 35 Russian diplomats expelled in December , 2016 by then-President Obama in response to Russia ’ s alleged interference in the election .
In fact , Flynn doesn ’ t even bring up the word sanction during the conversation .


saraacater--2020-05-29--HHS Dep. Sec. Hargan: Gov. Cuomo ‘disingenuous’ to shift blame for nursing home policy

Looking back on the initial response to the novel coronavirus outbreak , many Americans are pointing fingers at New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for ordering nursing homes to take in recovering COVID-19 patients putting the most vulnerable populations at risk in a state hardest hit by the virus .
In an exclusive interview on “ The Sara Carter Show ” Thursday , U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary criticized Gov .
Cuomo ’ s negligence .
In recent weeks , Gov .
Cuomo has shifted the blame on the nursing homes for the decision to admit the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlier in this circumstance with regard to their nursing homes as you well pointed out , ” Hargan explained .
“ You know we ’ ve known since the beginning of this disease outbreak that it goes for the old and it goes for the medically frail .
And those are combined in nursing homes those are the places where the elderly and the medically frail and the elderly medically frail are.
” He added , “ That ’ s been the problem it was the problem all the way along in Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue to require these patients to be taken from the hospitals to the nursing homes is a real problem .
And I think that has to be faced by the state that regardless of what somebody says now about well they could have decided not to do it or they shouldn ’ t have done it if they couldn ’ t have .
When the state says this is what you ’ re required to do a lot of places feel that ’ s what they ’ re going to have to do.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hasson reported Wednesday that the governor ’ s order had been mysteriously deleted from the New York State Department of Health ’ s website .
It is , however , archived online , according to The Caller .
Hargan added , “ It is an outlier in that sense that you know other states didn ’ t require this in the same way or it wasn ’ t felt to be required because it wasn ’ t stated so strongly by the state essentially that they better take them .
Now you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they should have done that but when the state saying strongly these patients are coming out in their hundreds and you ’ re going to have to take them into your nursing home .
They ’ re going to do that .
They ’ re going to try to do the best job that they can but they ’ re afraid they ’ re going to get shut down they ’ re going to get fined they ’ re going to get investigated .
They ’ re going to get sued .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to get sued all the things that a state can do to the nursing homes that are in its jurisdiction .
“ It ’ s disingenuous to say you know well you could have not done this .
There are plenty of places states that this didn ’ t happen but it happened and there ’ s a reason why the public has recognized this as a problem in New York because it is an outlier in this sense .
There are plenty of places where there have been nursing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened right at the beginning .
That was you know that the situation that happened in Washington state we knew this was an issue since the very beginning that this disease came to the United States .
Gov .
Cuomo ’ s order , which was put in place on March 25 and wasn ’ t reversed until six weeks later , according to the DC ’ s report , disregarded the federal government ’ s early warnings to protect the elderly population and those with underlying health conditions .
Hargan explained , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an issue since the very beginning .
So it ’ s really disingenuous to start saying that you know well things could have been avoided if you ’ re the head of a state and you ’ re requiring that of your nursing homes , there is a there ’ s a clear consequence of that.
” If the governor had made the order at the discretion of the nursing home , there would have been some that were prepared with the necessary supplies and space to do so , however , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hargan added .
“ There are plenty of places that had requirements on how to transport patients and keep them safe .
Our own guidelines in this area said that nursing home may take a patient as long as there ’ s plenty of safety around it as long as they put in place all these the guidelines and the way that they treat the patient where they ’ re put are they Kept away from other patients that aren ’ t known to be infected with the coronavirus .
We have plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were already put in place by US guidelines that could have been done .
But that said a nursing home may take a patient as long as they can keep them safely because in some cases that ’ s where the patients are .
That ’ s their home in the nursing home.
” Some reports estimate that the number of deaths that were a direct result of Gov .
Cuomo ’ s policy is in the thousands .
However , many of the families of the victims have called for a larger @ @ @ @ @


saraacater--2020-05-29--‘Officers like this tarnish the badge’: Police Officer Speaks Out About George Floyd Case

Fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested on Friday in connection with the death of George Floyd after he was seen in a video kneeling on Floyd ’ s neck , John Harrington , commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced .
Some first responders have spoken out against the excessive use of force by the Minneapolis officers including one who took to social media Friday .
“ I ’ ve been a cop for 23 years and watching the video of Mr. Floyd being beaten to the ground was one of the worst things I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ His fellow officers stood there , they did nothing .
Y ’ all took an oath , the same oath that 800,000 of us have taken to serve and protect our communities .
Officers like this , tarnish the badge .
They tarnish the oath.
” “ We have to go out there and work harder to repair those relationships of our communities across the entire U.S. Because it doesn ’ t just affect one community , it affects all of them .
I hope y ’ all are charged accordingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am sorry for your loss .
And to my blue family , we can ’ t let this happen anymore .
”


saraacater--2020-05-29--Cruz Asks For Criminal Probe Into Twitter Over Alleged Violations Of Iranian Sanctions

Senator Ted Cruz , R-TX , penned a letter Friday to Attorney General William Barr and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin urging them to pursue a probe against Twitter “ for possible criminal violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( IEEPA ) ( 50 U.S.C .
§§ 1701 et seq . )
and sanctionable activities prohibited by Executive Order 13876 ( E.O .
13876 ) .
” In his letter , Cruz referred the officials back to his February 6th letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey “ informing him that Twitter and its principals face criminal liability and sanctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iranian persons designated as Specially Designated Nationals ( SDNs ) by the Department of the Treasury ’ s Office of Foreign Assets Control ( OFAC ) pursuant to E.O .
13876 .
You were copied on that letter , as were President Trump and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Anderson.
” Twitter , however , still allows officials such as Ali Khamenei ( @ khamenei_ir ) , the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic , and Javad Zarif ( @ JZarif ) , the Iranian Foreign Minister to hold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a direct violation of “ IEEPA to issue E.O .
13876 , which prohibits ‘ the making of any contribution or provision of… goods [ ] or services ’ to persons designated pursuant to that order ” and called on Dorsey to remove them from the platform .
Violating the IEEPA could result in the payment of $ 1 million in fines and up to 20 years in prison .
In an April 3rd response to Cruz , Twitter argued that it would violate the platform ’ s policy saying “ to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ] leaders at a time like this would be antithetical to the purpose of our company.
” Moreover , they stated that it ’ s Twitter ’ s “ goal is to elevate and amplify authoritative health information as far as possible.
” “ The position can not be aligned with Iranian policy as it actually exists or with how designated Iranian officials use Twitter , ” Cruz said in his Friday letter .
“ Iranian officials ban Iranian citizens from accessing Twitter .
In early April , Khamenei and Zarif used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and conspiracy theories , not authoritative health information .
They use their accounts provided by Twitter to threaten and taunt their enemies real and imagined .
In any event , Twitter ’ s corporate values and grave misapprehension of the threat that Khamenei and Zarif pose are irrelevant .
An American person ’ s disagreement with IEEPA or E.O .
13876 is no excuse for noncompliance.
” Still , Twitter maintains that they ’ re not violating IEEPA saying “ [ m ] aking the Twitter platform available for use .
.
.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is broadly exempted from OFAC prohibitions.
” According to Cruz , Twitter ’ s justification is baseless according to “ The General License D-1 ( GL D-1 ) to which Twitter implicitly refers creates an exception for services and software incident to Internet-based communication.
” adding that “ it expressly ‘ does not authorize ’ the services ‘ to any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to any part of 31 C.F.R .
chapter V , other than persons whose property and interests in property are blocked solely pursuant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Iran [ . ]
’ Cruz continued , “ Khamenei and Zarif are designated pursuant to E.O .
13876 and so the exception does not apply ” adding that “ E.O .
13876 authorizes sanctions against ‘ any person ’ who is determined to have ‘ provided technological support for , or goods or services to ’ such designated persons.
” Copied on the letter are President Donald Trump , Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , FBI Director Christopher Wray , U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California David L. Anderson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County , New York Cyrus R. Vance Jr .


saraacater--2020-05-29--China Faces Mounting Criticism, As Pompeo Declares Hong Kong ‘no longer autonomous”

The Chinese Communist Party is facing mounting criticism as it pushes through legislation in Hong Kong to impose a security measures that would make it a crime to undermine Beijing ’ s authority .
It was a stunning turn of events and forced U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Wednesday to declare that Hong Kong is “ no longer autonomous from China.
” China ’ s actions were rebuked by the United States , the UK , Australia and Canada on Friday .
All the nations have condemned the legislation , while President Donald Trump is expected to announce his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the territory later this afternoon .
Thus far , China appears to have rejected foreign criticism .
By law , Hong Kong has some freedoms – of the press and association – not guaranteed on the mainland .
These are a legacy of the agreement under which Hong Kong was handed back from the UK to China in 1997 .
New national security legislation was introduced this week prior to the start of the annual National People ’ s Congress legislative session , the national legislator of the People ’ s Republic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” of the Communist Party of China .
The laws that were proposed would essentially disregard Hong Kong ’ s legislature and expand the power of Communist China ’ s intelligence agencies in the city , which will help China suppress political opposition .
Secretary Pompeo reiterated that “ the United States stands with the people of Hong Kong.
” In a release Wednesday , Pompeo said , “ the State Department is required by the Hong Kong Policy Act to assess the autonomy of the territory from China .
After careful study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I certified to Congress today that Hong Kong does not continue to warrant treatment under United States laws in the same manner as U.S. laws were applied to Hong Kong before July 1997.
” Pompeo added that “ Hong Kong and its dynamic , enterprising , and free people have flourished for decades as a bastion of liberty , and this decision gives me no pleasure .
But sound policy making requires a recognition of reality .
While the United States once hoped that free and prosperous Hong Kong would provide a model @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear that China is modeling Hong Kong after itself.
” Hong Kong is part of China but its citizens have had more autonomy than those on the mainland .
It has a free press and judicial independence under the so-called “ one country , two systems ” approach , but that is all in jeopardy now .


saraacater--2020-05-29--Twitter Doubles Down, Blocks WH Tweet Quoting Pres. Trump’s ‘Fact-Checked’ Tweet

Twitter is doubling down on its efforts to fact check President Donald Trump by blocking a tweet posted Friday by @ @ @ @ @ account , which quoted the President ’ s earlier blocked tweet .
“ These THUGS @ @ @ @ @ George Floyd , and I won ’ t let that happen , ” the quote @ @ @ @ @ spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all @ @ @ @ @ and we will assume control but , when the looting starts , the shooting starts @ @ @ @ @ The President ’ s tweet was in reference to the violent riots in Minneapolis that @ @ @ @ @ killing of George Floyd while in police custody .
In response to Twitter ’ s @ @ @ @ @ President , which they ’ ve done by issuing warnings on several of his tweets @ @ @ @ @ an executive order on Thursday to address the growing political bias from Silicon Valley .


saraacater--2020-05-29--German Official Invites Twitter To Move HQ To Germany

A German official has invited Twitter to move their headquarters to Germany where “ you are free to criticize the government as well as to fight fake news.
” Thomas Jarzombek , who charges tech affairs for Germany ’ s Economic Affairs Ministry , added , “ We have a great startup and tech ecosystem , your company would be a perfect fit and I will open any doors for you !
@ realDonaldTrump.
” President Donald Trump has been engaged in a back and forth with Twitter over the platform ’ s random fact-checking notices issued on some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued a warning to the President ’ s tweet late Thursday about destructive riots in Minneapolis in response to the death of George Floyd .
President Trump signed an Executive Order to put those social media companies “ in check , ” as Sara A. Carter wrote in a recent column .
“ This order may one day allow federal regulators to fine Facebook , Google , Twitter and other social media platforms that operate more like publishers than platforms for free speech , ” Carter wrote .
“ At question is Section @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was enacted in 1996 and signed into legislation by then President Bill Clinton.
” “ It was enacted to regulate pornography , as well as offensive communication content .
Even though , it was seen as unconstitutional it was never abandoned but instead , adopted by “ interactive computer service ” that gives immunity from most lawsuits to tech companies from information posted on their platforms .


saraacater--2020-05-30--Chicago Mayor to President Trump on Minneapolis: F-U ! (VIDEO)


saraacater--2020-05-31--Protests, Riots Continue Across The Nation, As Federal Gov Warns It May Intervene

Saturday was another day full of protests and riots in the wake of the killing of George Floyd , a 46-year-old black man , Monday by a white Minneapolis police officer , who kneeled on Floyd ’ s neck .
The situation has escalated across the nation and the federal government is addressing options to intervene should the crisis grow .
Derek Chauvin , the officer who kneeled on Floyd ’ s neck , and three other police officers — Tomas Lane , Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng — were fired Tuesday .
Chauvin was arrested Friday and charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Following his arrest , Chauvin ’ s wife announced her intention to file for divorce .
Thousands of people across the country took to the streets this weekend , including in cities like Minneapolis , New York , Los Angeles and Washington , D.C .
Demonstrations also continued in Columbus , Ohio , where the state capitol building was broken into late Thursday night .
After police officers were attacked , tear gas was fired into the crowd .
Columbus has instituted a curfew as a result of the violence .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put U.S. military police units on order to be ready to step in should the violence escalate .
It is part “ of the Insurrection Act of 1807 and hasn ’ t been used since 1992 during the rioting that followed the acquittal of four officers involved in the beating of Rodney King.
” In Florida ’ s capital city of Tallahassee on Saturday , videos posted to social media showed a driver running his red truck into a crowd of protesters .
It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey wrote on Facebook .
“ The driver of the vehicle was immediately taken into custody .
The peaceful protestors have my unwavering support and I unequivocally condemn any violence toward protestors.
” Looting also took place in Portland , Oregon , where domestic terrorists set fire to buildings after robbing them .
In New York City , the New York Police Department ( NYPD ) is reporting more than 200 protest-related arrests following Friday night ’ s demonstrations , some of which turned violent , in Brooklyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police arrested a 27-year-old woman from the Catskills for allegedly trying to set fire to a police vehicle with four officers inside in Crown Heights by throwing a Molotov cocktail .
The protests even reached Appalachia , raging on in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , where KDKA reporter Ian Smith was trampled by rioters .
Smith said that protestors “ stomped and kicked ” him and that his camera was destroyed .
He says another group of protestors saved his life .
As was the case in many other cities this weekend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Pittsburgh .
CNN ’ s headquarters in Atlanta , Georgia was attacked by a mob on Friday .
Rioters even broke into the lobby of the building .
Friday night wasn ’ t just a bad night for CNN .
Fox News anchor/reporter Leland Vittert and his camera crew were assaulted by demonstrators while covering the events in Washington , D.C .
He was chased away by agitators while in taking part in a live shot .
Following the NASA/SpaceX launch in Florida on Saturday , President Donald Trump addressed the nationwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of peaceful protestors , and we hear their pleas , ” said Pres .
Trump .
“ But what we are now seeing on the streets of our cities has nothing to do with justice or peace.
” The President added that his administration “ will always stand against violence , mayhem , and disorder .
We will stand with the family of George Floyd , with the peaceful protestors , and with every law-abiding citizen who wants decency , civility , safety , and security.
” Black leaders across America have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the group at the center of the riots .
“ I refuse to allow a bunch of ANTIFA affiliated thugs to come to by beloved city of Atlanta and burn it to the ground , under the guise of # BlackLivesMatter , ” said .
Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones , a Democrat .
“ They don ’ t give a damn about black lives .
They only care about DESTRUCTION.
” SaraACarter.com will continue to follow this nationwide story .


saraacater--2020-05-31--BREAKING: Tanker Truck Drives Through Protesters Near Downtown Minneapolis

Semitrailer drives through George Floyd protesters marching on interstate near downtown Minneapolis ; injuries unclear .


saraacater--2020-05-31--LA Mayor Garcetti: ‘This is no longer a protest. This is vandalism’

“ The California National Guard is being deployed to Los Angeles overnight to support our local response to maintain peace @ @ @ @ @ of our city , ” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti tweeted late Saturday night .
@ @ @ @ @ a protest , ” Garcetti told local media Saturday night .
“ This is destruction @ @ @ @ @ “ I will always protect Angelenos ’ right to make their voices heard — and @ @ @ @ @ against racism without fear of violence or vandalism , ” Garcetti said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ majority of people taking to the streets are doing it peacefully , powerfully , and @ @ @ @ @ cause they ’ re fighting for , ” he continued .
“ This curfew is @ @ @ @ @ safety — and the safety of all who live and work in our city .
@


saraacater--2020-06-01--Riots: Trump Warns Governors To Deploy National Guard Or He Will Dispatch U.S. Military

President Donald Trump warned governors across the United States Monday evening to deploy the National Guard to control the ongoing rioting throughout the country that has escalated into violence over the past three days , and if they won ’ t he will dispatch the U.S. military in its stead .
The unprecedented action was announced during a short Rose Garden press conference at the White House , and Trump stated that “ we are putting everybody on warning on 7 p.m. curfew.
” He took no questions .
The announcement has led to speculation that Trump ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ U.S .
military is in control of normal civil functions or suspension of civil law by a government , especially in response to a temporary emergency where civil forces are overwhelmed , or in an occupied territory.
” White House officials could not be immediately reached and the White House switch board said there was no one in the communications department to immediately take the call .
“ Where there is no law , there is no opportunity .
Where there is no justice , there is no liberty .
Where there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future , ” said Trump .
“ I take these actions today with firm resolve and with a true and passionate love for our country.
” He warned organizers the protests that they “ will face sever criminal penalty ” including arrest and those will stay in place until law and order is “ fully restored.
” “ We must never give in to anger or hatred , ” said Trump .
“ I take these actions today with firm resolve.
” National Guard troops have lined the streets of Columbus , Ohio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a military police battalion consisting of 200 to 250 military personnel is expected to be in the nation ’ s capital as soon as evening , according to reports .
In Columbus , some residents who spoke to SaraACarter.com by phone said “ it looks like Marshall Law ” as law enforcement officials prepare for the worst but hope for the best since the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer .
In Columbus Monday , most businesses remained closed amid concerns that the riots and protests would escalate into violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protesters have gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse but the protests escalated into violence , with looting and robberies in the downtown Columbus and surrounding areas .
A resident shared a video with SaraACarter.com of downtown Columbus Monday , describing it as appearing more like a war zone than an American city , with armed National Guard troops lining the empty city and businesses boarded up to protect from the rioters .
In Washington D.C. several trucks of National Guard troops arrived near Lafayette Park across Pennsylvania Avenue .
The area was filled with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nights and some instigated fires leading to the destruction .
According to CNN two defense officials said the troops being deployed to Washington D.C. will be coming from Fort Bragg , North Carolina .

This story is developing
President Donald Trump warned governors across the United States Monday evening to deploy the National Guard to control the ongoing rioting throughout the country that has escalated into violence over the past three days, and if they won’t he will dispatch the U.S. military in its stead.
The unprecedented action was announced during a short Rose Garden press conference at the White House, and Trump stated that “we are putting everybody on warning on 7 p.m. curfew.” He took no questions.
The announcement has led to speculation that Trump’s decision verges on Martial Law, where the “U.S. military is in control of normal civil functions or suspension of civil law by a government, especially in response to a temporary emergency where civil forces are overwhelmed, or in an occupied territory.”
White House officials could not be immediately reached and the White House switch board said there was no one in the communications department to immediately take the call.
“Where there is no law, there is no opportunity. Where there is no justice, there is no liberty. Where there is no safety, there is no future,” said Trump. “I take these actions today with firm resolve and with a true and passionate love for our country.”
He warned organizers the protests that they “will face sever criminal penalty” including arrest and those will stay in place until law and order is “fully restored.”
“We must never give in to anger or hatred,” said Trump. “I take these actions today with firm resolve.”
Ohio’s National Guard Takes Over Columbus
National Guard troops have lined the streets of Columbus, Ohio since Saturday, and in Washington D.C. a military police battalion consisting of 200 to 250 military personnel is expected to be in the nation’s capital as soon as evening, according to reports.
In Columbus, some residents who spoke to SaraACarter.com by phone said “it looks like Marshall Law” as law enforcement officials prepare for the worst but hope for the best since the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
In Columbus Monday, most businesses remained closed amid concerns that the riots and protests would escalate into violence later tonight. The past three days protesters have gathered outside the Ohio Statehouse but the protests escalated into violence, with looting and robberies in the downtown Columbus and surrounding areas.
A resident shared a video with SaraACarter.com of downtown Columbus Monday, describing it as appearing more like a war zone than an American city, with armed National Guard troops lining the empty city and businesses boarded up to protect from the rioters.
National Guard Arrives In Washington D.C.
In Washington D.C. several trucks of National Guard troops arrived near Lafayette Park across Pennsylvania Avenue. The area was filled with large groups of protesters the past three nights and some instigated fires leading to the destruction. According to CNN two defense officials said the troops being deployed to Washington D.C. will be coming from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Jennie S. Taer contributed to this story.


saraacater--2020-06-01--WATCH: Pres. Trump Addresses The Nation

WATCH: Pres. Trump Addresses The Nation

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--2020-06-01--George Floyd’s Family To Protestors: ‘Stop looting and throw up the peace sign’

George Floyd ’ s brother Terrence stood alongside community leaders before a group of protestors in Minneapolis on Monday to @ @ @ @ @ “ Stop looting and throw up the peace sign.
” George was killed in police @ @ @ @ @ was pinned down for more than 8 minutes as he gasped for air , fell @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This family is a respectable family .
This family is a peaceful family @ @ @ @ @ outraged as you are , the family is too , ” Reverend Kevin McCall , @ @ @ @ @ .
“ But , you can not come before the family , you can not @ @ @ @ @ The family has called for peace , the family has called for peace , the @ @ @ @ @ , the family has called for peace.
” He added , “ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ all over this country to stop looting and throw up the peace sign .
The @ @ @ @ @ .
Don ’ t stop protesting .
”

The war on drugs being fought on a daily basis at our borders has been able to be quantified with human lives. The Center Square reports that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials alone have seized enough lethal drugs this fiscal year through June to kill more than 6.4 billion people.
If that number is a bit too hard to comprehend, here is another: The amounts of lethal doses they’ve seized of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine are enough to kill the U.S. population 19 times. The agents have confiscated 22,000 pounds of fentanyl at ports of entry nationwide, seized 175,000 pounds of methamphetamine and over 70,000 pounds of cocaine. These amounts are greater than what was seized in all of fiscal 2022.
The Center Square notes that these seizures reported exclude additional ones made by state and other federal agencies:
In Texas, for example, over 422 million lethal doses of fentanyl have been seized through its border security mission Operation Lone Star.
In Arizona, one multiagency effort resulted the seizure of enough illicit drugs, including fentanyl, to kill over 40 million people.
In one single carload bust in Los Angeles, authorities seized enough fentanyl to kill over 600,000 people.
In Florida, one multiagency bust seized enough fentanyl to kill the state’s entire population, and that was after a previous bust that seized enough to kill half the state’s population.
Last year, DEA agents seized over 58 million fake prescription pills laced with fentanyl, and 13,000 pounds of fentanyl powder in 2022, “enough fentanyl to supply a potentially lethal dose to every member of the U.S. population. These seizures occurred in every state in the country.”