saraacater--2020-12-09--Facebook sued by 46 states, FTC for alleged antitrust violations

In a bipartisan move , a group of 46 U.S. state attorneys general , led by New York ’ s attorney general , launched a colossal antitrust lawsuit against Facebook on Wednesday , alleging that the social media giant has been operating as an illegal monopoly .
Separately , the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) launched its own lawsuit , alleging antitrust violations , which The Wall Street Journal called “ it ’ s most ambitious [ case ] in recent memory ” .
The core of the allegations surround claims that Facebook ’ s purchasing of Instagram in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2014 for $ 19 billion , in addition to other tinier technology companies , were executed for the purpose of crushing the competition .
The FTC , in its filing , wants to make Facebook sell both social media apps .
The FTC ’ s lawsuit comes after a more than year-long investigation into the company , with the commission voting 3-2 in favor of filing the case in a Washington , DC federal court .
The commission ’ s suit had been in the works for months , The Journal reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats to its dominant position—Instagram and WhatsApp—Facebook moved to squelch those threats by buying the companies , reflecting CEO Mark Zuckerberg ’ s view , expressed in a 2008 email , that ‘ it is better to buy than compete , ’ ” the FTC ’ s lawsuit states .
New York Attorney General Letitia James ( D ) announced on Wednesday the 46-state lawsuit , which also includes the District of Columbia and Guam , saying in a Twitter thread , “ We are taking action to stand up for the millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been harmed by Facebook ’ s illegal behavior.
” “ Facebook has used its monopoly power to crush smaller rivals and snuff out competition , all at the expense of everyday users .
Instead of improving its own product , Facebook took advantage of consumers and made billions of dollars converting their personal data into a cash cow , ” James added .
Facebook responded to the lawsuit Wednesday afternoon on Twitter , saying that it is reviewing the complaints and will offer more information from its end “ soon.
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have more to say soon , ” the statement reads .
“ Years after the FTC cleared our acquisitions , the government now wants a do-over with no regard for the impact that precedent would have on the broader business community or the people who choose our products every day.
” You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

In a bipartisan move, a group of 46 U.S. state attorneys general, led by New York’s attorney general, launched a colossal antitrust lawsuit against Facebook on Wednesday, alleging that the social media giant has been operating as an illegal monopoly. Separately, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched its own lawsuit, alleging antitrust violations, which The Wall Street Journal called “it’s most ambitious [case] in recent memory”.
The core of the allegations surround claims that Facebook’s purchasing of Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion and WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion, in addition to other tinier technology companies, were executed for the purpose of crushing the competition.
The FTC, in its filing, wants to make Facebook sell both social media apps.
The FTC’s lawsuit comes after a more than year-long investigation into the company, with the commission voting 3-2 in favor of filing the case in a Washington, DC federal court. The commission’s suit had been in the works for months, The Journal reports.
“After identifying two significant competitive threats to its dominant position—Instagram and WhatsApp—Facebook moved to squelch those threats by buying the companies, reflecting CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s view, expressed in a 2008 email, that ‘it is better to buy than compete,’” the FTC’s lawsuit states.
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) announced on Wednesday the 46-state lawsuit, which also includes the District of Columbia and Guam, saying in a Twitter thread, “We are taking action to stand up for the millions of consumers and many small businesses that have been harmed by Facebook’s illegal behavior.”
“Facebook has used its monopoly power to crush smaller rivals and snuff out competition, all at the expense of everyday users. Instead of improving its own product, Facebook took advantage of consumers and made billions of dollars converting their personal data into a cash cow,” James added.
Facebook has used its monopoly power to crush smaller rivals and snuff out competition, all at the expense of everyday users.
Instead of improving its own product, Facebook took advantage of consumers and made billions of dollars converting their personal data into a cash cow. — NY AG James (@NewYorkStateAG) December 9, 2020
Facebook responded to the lawsuit Wednesday afternoon on Twitter, saying that it is reviewing the complaints and will offer more information from its end “soon.”
“We’re reviewing the complaints & will have more to say soon,” the statement reads. “Years after the FTC cleared our acquisitions, the government now wants a do-over with no regard for the impact that precedent would have on the broader business community or the people who choose our products every day.”
We're reviewing the complaints & will have more to say soon. Years after the FTC cleared our acquisitions, the government now wants a do-over with no regard for the impact that precedent would have on the broader business community or the people who choose our products every day. — Facebook Newsroom (@fbnewsroom) December 9, 2020
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-09--Hunter Biden confirms federal investigation into his tax affairs

According to a statement from the Biden-Harris Transition posted by many reporters on Wednesday , president-elect Joe Biden ’ s @ @ @ @ @ investigation regarding his taxes .
“ I learned yesterday for the first time that the @ @ @ @ @ in Delaware advised my legal counsel , also yesterday , that they are investigating my @ @ @ @ @ statement from Hunter Biden read .
“ I take this matter very seriously but I @ @ @ @ @ and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and @ @ @ @ @ benefit of professional tax advisors.
” The Biden transition team also said of the investigation @ @ @ @ @ deeply proud of his son , who has fought through difficult challenges , including the @ @ @ @ @ months , only to emerge stronger .

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--2020-12-09--Virginia school district votes to rename Thomas Jefferson, George Mason schools

The board of a Virginia school district voted on Tuesday in favor of renaming two schools , both named after two United States founding fathers from Virginia , saying , “ Our schools must be places where all students , staff , and community members feel safe , supported , and inspired.
” The Falls Church School Board voted unanimously to change the names of two of its constituent schools , Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School .
According to a press release from Falls Church City Public Schools ( FCCPS ) , the vote followed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of public hearings , hundreds of submitted written public comments , and a survey of the community to inform the board ’ s decision .
“ The Board took seriously the viewpoints and concerns raised by many students , parents , staff , and community members , ” said School Board Chair Greg Anderson .
“ We thank everyone who shared their perspectives with us and will be mindful of your comments as we now begin selecting names that reflect the diversity of opinions in our community , ” he added .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students , staff , and community members feel safe , supported , and inspired.
” The renaming process will follow the guidelines outlined in the FCCPS Regulation FFA-R School Building Names Committee , the press release explains .
The superintendent will accept individuals ’ nominations to sit on an “ Advisory Study Committee ” to the school board for each school name .
Following which , the committees will recommend five names to the school board .
At an upcoming meeting , the board will announce the timeline for the work .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a growing movement in recent years to remove statues and public displays honoring certain U.S. historical figures who held racist views or engaged in racist practices , especially those who had owned slaves or fought in the Civil War for the Confederate States .
In a significant example , Princeton University changed the name of one of its schools that had been named after World War I-era President Woodrow Wilson , who held views considered racist by the standards of his time , once hosting a screening of the pro-Ku Klux Klan film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the White House , the first film to ever have been screened at the president ’ s residence .
It is worth noting that another component of this movement seeks to remove Confederate symbols from public use .
This has led to many public statues of Confederate figures being removed and to Mississippi this year changing its state flag to a new one that does not contain the racist Confederate Battle Flag .
Countless schools , institutions , and places have been named after Jefferson over the course of the country ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most popular U.S. historical figures who people name things after .
It was the Declaration of Independence ’ s author who founded the prestigious University of Virginia , where his legacy is still predominates the campus near his Monticello home and plantation .
Notably , Mason is the namesake of the renown George Mason University in Virginia ’ s Fairfax County .
When it comes to the debate about the legacy of Jefferson and other slave-owning founding fathers , advocates for changing names and public statues argue that slavery should be enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other side defending such naming and statues argue that removing history will mean younger generations won ’ t learn from it .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

The board of a Virginia school district voted on Tuesday in favor of renaming two schools, both named after two United States founding fathers from Virginia, saying, “Our schools must be places where all students, staff, and community members feel safe, supported, and inspired.”
The Falls Church School Board voted unanimously to change the names of two of its constituent schools, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School.
According to a press release from Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS), the vote followed a six-month-long process, which consisted of hours of public hearings, hundreds of submitted written public comments, and a survey of the community to inform the board’s decision.
The Falls Church School Board has voted unanimously to rename Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and George Mason High School. "Our schools must be places where all students, staff, and community members feel safe, supported, and inspired.” https://t.co/5BwLMCsBnm pic.twitter.com/azU9mKkRET — Falls Church City Public Schools (@FCCPS) December 9, 2020
“The Board took seriously the viewpoints and concerns raised by many students, parents, staff, and community members,” said School Board Chair Greg Anderson.
“We thank everyone who shared their perspectives with us and will be mindful of your comments as we now begin selecting names that reflect the diversity of opinions in our community,” he added. “Our schools must be places where all students, staff, and community members feel safe, supported, and inspired.”
The renaming process will follow the guidelines outlined in the FCCPS Regulation FFA-R School Building Names Committee, the press release explains. The superintendent will accept individuals’ nominations to sit on an “Advisory Study Committee” to the school board for each school name. Following which, the committees will recommend five names to the school board.
At an upcoming meeting, the board will announce the timeline for the work.
This move by the school board comes amid a growing movement in recent years to remove statues and public displays honoring certain U.S. historical figures who held racist views or engaged in racist practices, especially those who had owned slaves or fought in the Civil War for the Confederate States.
In a significant example, Princeton University changed the name of one of its schools that had been named after World War I-era President Woodrow Wilson, who held views considered racist by the standards of his time, once hosting a screening of the pro-Ku Klux Klan film Birth of A Nation (1915) at the White House, the first film to ever have been screened at the president’s residence.
It is worth noting that another component of this movement seeks to remove Confederate symbols from public use. This has led to many public statues of Confederate figures being removed and to Mississippi this year changing its state flag to a new one that does not contain the racist Confederate Battle Flag.
Countless schools, institutions, and places have been named after Jefferson over the course of the country’s history, being one of the most popular U.S. historical figures who people name things after. It was the Declaration of Independence’s author who founded the prestigious University of Virginia, where his legacy is still predominates the campus near his Monticello home and plantation.
Notably, Mason is the namesake of the renown George Mason University in Virginia’s Fairfax County.
When it comes to the debate about the legacy of Jefferson and other slave-owning founding fathers, advocates for changing names and public statues argue that slavery should be enough to warrant those changes while those on the other side defending such naming and statues argue that removing history will mean younger generations won’t learn from it.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-09--Michigan Dem lawmaker threatens Trump supporters: ‘Make them pay’

A Democrat Michigan lawmaker was removed from her committee assignments on Wednesday after a video of her appearing to threaten supporters of President Donald Trump during a Tuesday livestream broke online .
This follows the Black lawmaker publishing a series of racist voicemails she had received , with people calling her things such as the n-word and some saying she should be lynched .
Wednesday afternoon , Speaker of the Michigan House Lee Chatfield ( R ) , announcing in a statement on Twitter that State Rep. Cynthia Johnson has been stripped of her committee assignments .
“ Threats to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They ’ re even more unbecoming of an elected official , ” Chatfield wrote .
“ Rep .
CA Johnson has been stripped of her committees and we ’ re looking into further disciplinary action as the proper authorities conduct their investigation.
” “ We have been consistent in our position on this — violence and intimidation is never appropriate in politics , ” he continued .
“ We have said that about threats against Gov .
[ Gretchen ] Whitmer , Secretary [ of State Jocelyn ] Benson , Rep. Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to threats made toward public officials , and it must also apply when the threats come from public officials .
Behavior like this will not be tolerated this term or next.
” In the 38-second video clip from a Facebook Live session , State Rep. Cynthia Johnson urges her supporters , whom she referred to as “ soldiers , ” to “ make them pay , ” with “ them ” referring to Trump supporters .
“ So this is just a warning to you Trumpers .
Be careful , walk lightly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Enough of the shenanigans .
Enough is enough .
And for those of you who are soldiers , you know how to do it , ” Johnson says .
“ Do it right , be in order , make them pay.
” In the video , she also said “ I wish I could be talking to y ’ all in a private room , because , uh , I just wish I could , but we ’ re public so… ” Johnson has yet to publicly address her troubling remarks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Twitter account since December 3 at the time of publication .
Formerly the minority vice chairwoman of the Michigan House Oversight Committee , Johnson participated in a public hearing last Wednesday about election fraud allegations , which featured an in-person appearance from Trump ’ s personal attorney , Rudy Giuliani .
In the ensuing days , she received dozens of racist voicemails , which she then shared online .
In one of these slur-filled messages , a caller reportedly told Johnson that she should be “ swinging from a … rope ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleague , State Rep. Mary Whiteford , for her conduct during the hearing , saying Johnson was “ heartless ” and that she should have “ compassion for those you disagree with , ” The Detroit Free Press reports .
Specifically , Whiteford took issue with Johnson asking a witness during the hearing to spell their name .
The Free Press notes that all speakers during public meetings are public record under the Michigan Open Meetings Act , and names are often recorded by a clerk for the public record .
In an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with capital media outlet Gongwer Michigan , she said , “ I don ’ t understand why you would share this with me and other representatives , Cynthia.
” “ By the way , I am shocked that you had that poor woman spell out her name during the hearing ( sic ) You put her life at risk !
, ” she added .
“ That is the most heartless action I have ever witnessed , using your power of position to shame someone who was in a very vulnerable position , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praying for you to have compassion with those you disagree with.
” Whiteford condemned the racist voicemails in a statement , calling them “ horrifying , ” but she also doubled down on her aforementioned criticism of Johnson .
“ First and foremost , racism and violence have no place in our society and those who sent these horrifying messages to Rep. Johnson should be held accountable , ” Whiteford said .
“ It was wrong , and she should never have to face such hate .
In my response , I pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ woman who was testifying was offensive and I feared it was also meant to humiliate or intimidate .
Nobody should ever have to deal with that.
” House Minority Leader Christine Greig ( D ) denounced the threats made to Johnson and other lawmakers .
House Speaker Lee Chatfield ( R ) told The Free Press threats had also been made against Republicans .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

UPDATED
A Democrat Michigan lawmaker was removed from her committee assignments on Wednesday after a video of her appearing to threaten supporters of President Donald Trump during a Tuesday livestream broke online. This follows the Black lawmaker publishing a series of racist voicemails she had received, with people calling her things such as the n-word and some saying she should be lynched.
Wednesday afternoon, Speaker of the Michigan House Lee Chatfield (R), announcing in a statement on Twitter that State Rep. Cynthia Johnson has been stripped of her committee assignments.
“Threats to Democrats or Republicans are unacceptable and un-American. They’re even more unbecoming of an elected official,” Chatfield wrote. “Rep. CA Johnson has been stripped of her committees and we’re looking into further disciplinary action as the proper authorities conduct their investigation.”
https://twitter.com/LeeChatfield/status/1336737371149242372
“We have been consistent in our position on this — violence and intimidation is never appropriate in politics,” he continued. “We have said that about threats against Gov. [Gretchen] Whitmer, Secretary [of State Jocelyn] Benson, Rep. Johnson herself, and others. That applies to threats made toward public officials, and it must also apply when the threats come from public officials. Behavior like this will not be tolerated this term or next.”
In the 38-second video clip from a Facebook Live session, State Rep. Cynthia Johnson urges her supporters, whom she referred to as “soldiers,” to “make them pay,” with “them” referring to Trump supporters.
“So this is just a warning to you Trumpers. Be careful, walk lightly, we ain’t playing with you. Enough of the shenanigans. Enough is enough. And for those of you who are soldiers, you know how to do it,” Johnson says. “Do it right, be in order, make them pay.”
In the video, she also said “I wish I could be talking to y’all in a private room, because, uh, I just wish I could, but we’re public so…”
Johnson has yet to publicly address her troubling remarks, having not posted or retweeting anything on her Twitter account since December 3 at the time of publication.
Michigan Democratic State Rep. Cynthia Johnson threatened @realDonaldTrump supporters in a Facebook live video Tuesday, saying it is a warning message to those who support the president.
Read more here: https://t.co/QnUstXelby pic.twitter.com/cWIxH1hXL1 — Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) December 9, 2020
Formerly the minority vice chairwoman of the Michigan House Oversight Committee, Johnson participated in a public hearing last Wednesday about election fraud allegations, which featured an in-person appearance from Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani.
In the ensuing days, she received dozens of racist voicemails, which she then shared online. In one of these slur-filled messages, a caller reportedly told Johnson that she should be “swinging from a … rope”.
Johnson was criticized by a Republican colleague, State Rep. Mary Whiteford, for her conduct during the hearing, saying Johnson was “heartless” and that she should have “compassion for those you disagree with,” The Detroit Free Press reports.
Specifically, Whiteford took issue with Johnson asking a witness during the hearing to spell their name. The Free Press notes that all speakers during public meetings are public record under the Michigan Open Meetings Act, and names are often recorded by a clerk for the public record.
In an email Whiteford wrote and that Johnson shared with capital media outlet Gongwer Michigan, she said, “I don’t understand why you would share this with me and other representatives, Cynthia.”
Rep. Cynthia Johnson shared a voicemail in which a person called her the n-word & said she should be lynched with lawmakers in the House. She said a Republican rep responded like this. Of note, the names of those speaking before House committees is public information. pic.twitter.com/8bpWgHCQ8d — Ali Kasben (@kasbenal) December 7, 2020
“By the way, I am shocked that you had that poor woman spell out her name during the hearing (sic) You put her life at risk!,” she added.
“That is the most heartless action I have ever witnessed, using your power of position to shame someone who was in a very vulnerable position,” Whiteford continued. “I am praying for you to have compassion with those you disagree with.”
Whiteford condemned the racist voicemails in a statement, calling them “horrifying,” but she also doubled down on her aforementioned criticism of Johnson.
“First and foremost, racism and violence have no place in our society and those who sent these horrifying messages to Rep. Johnson should be held accountable,” Whiteford said. “It was wrong, and she should never have to face such hate. In my response, I pointed out that the belittling treatment to the woman who was testifying was offensive and I feared it was also meant to humiliate or intimidate. Nobody should ever have to deal with that.”
House Minority Leader Christine Greig (D) denounced the threats made to Johnson and other lawmakers. House Speaker Lee Chatfield (R) told The Free Press threats had also been made against Republicans.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-09--Dark Wire: CUNY Profs reportedly ‘plotted to exclude’ Jewish professor from meeting

A group of professors at CUNY ’ s Kingsborough Community College ( KCC ) reportedly schemed to leave out an @ @ @ @ @ meeting by scheduling it late on a Friday , according to a lengthy report obtained @ @ @ @ @ .
The March 2018 meeting was reportedly organized by the Progressive Faculty Caucus to address @ @ @ @ @ campus .
Professor Jeffrey Lax , who is dean of KCC ’ s business department @ @ @ @ @ to keep him out of the discussion by scheduling the meeting during the Sabbath .
@ @ @ @ @ place because of such complaints .
According to the Post , Lax has been an @ @ @ @ @ community and holds progressive ideals .
Moreover , Lax ’ s complaint was also backed @ @ @ @ @ read the full story on TheDarkWire.com , click here .


saraacater--2020-12-09--Kevin McCarthy asks for Swalwell to be ‘removed from congress’

Kevin McCarthy asks for Swalwell to be ‘ removed from congress ’ House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has called for Rep. Eric Swalwell , who is on the House Intelligence Committee , to be “ removed from Congress ” following allegations that he was involved with a suspected Chinese spy .
McCarthy joined Fox News host Laura Ingraham on “ The Ingraham Angle ” and asked , “ Why is he still on the Intel Committee and why is he still a member of Congress ?
” Mccarthy noted that the intel committee has access to information that no one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intel committee gets .
Information that no other members are able to see , ” McCarthy said .
“ And remember what this member did .
He was so preoccupied going after this president he was not protecting our country from bad actors.
” McCarthy was referring to Swalwell ’ s ongoing criticism against President Trump and Swalwell ’ s continuing unfounded allegations against the President and Russa .
“ This is only the tip of the iceberg because remember what we ’ re hearing , these are Chinese spies that go down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they court and help a city council-member become a congressman , this congressman now gets on the Intel Committee , ” stated McCarthy .
“ They are only selected for the Intel Committee by the leaders of their party , meaning Nancy Pelosi .
Nancy Pelosi is one of the Gang of Eight , along with myself.
” “ Did Nancy Pelosi know this had transpired when she put him on the Committee ?
” McCarthy continued .
“ We have our Senator Dianne Feinstein , for two decades , the personal assistant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the car and others , a Chinese spy.
” “ Why did the Democrats pull out of the bipartisan China Task Force I had set up ?
” McCarthy questioned .
Why did Speaker Pelosi pull out of that ?
Why have they denied certain bills that would hold China accountable that have passed Senate ?
Why do they focus on Silicon Valley members of Congress ?
” Recently , Swalwell dismissed the China threat by saying Russia was much more threatening and criticized John Radcliff , Director of National Intelligence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is he going after the Director of Intel John Radcliff ?
” McCarthy questioned .
[ Radcliff ] recently came out and showed where China is six times larger in spending and spying than Russia is .
12 times larger in Iran .
But the only person attacking him is Swalwell .
Now we learn why.
” “ Remember what Swalwell said , he accused the president of everything that he did , by lying to the American public and sitting on the Intel Committee , ” McCarthy said .
“ Not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he should be removed from Congress as well.
” You can follow Annaliese Levy on Twitter @ AnnalieseLevy

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has called for Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is on the House Intelligence Committee, to be “removed from Congress” following allegations that he was involved with a suspected Chinese spy.
McCarthy joined Fox News host Laura Ingraham on “The Ingraham Angle” and asked, “Why is he still on the Intel Committee and why is he still a member of Congress?”
Mccarthy noted that the intel committee has access to information that no one else does.
“Remember what the intel committee gets. Information that no other members are able to see,” McCarthy said. “And remember what this member did. He was so preoccupied going after this president he was not protecting our country from bad actors.”
McCarthy was referring to Swalwell’s ongoing criticism against President Trump and Swalwell’s continuing unfounded allegations against the President and Russa.
“This is only the tip of the iceberg because remember what we’re hearing, these are Chinese spies that go down to the level of a mayor, they court and help a city council-member become a congressman, this congressman now gets on the Intel Committee,” stated McCarthy. “They are only selected for the Intel Committee by the leaders of their party, meaning Nancy Pelosi. Nancy Pelosi is one of the Gang of Eight, along with myself.”
“Did Nancy Pelosi know this had transpired when she put him on the Committee?” McCarthy continued. “We have our Senator Dianne Feinstein, for two decades, the personal assistant to hear all the private phone calls in the car and others, a Chinese spy.”
“Why did the Democrats pull out of the bipartisan China Task Force I had set up?” McCarthy questioned. Why did Speaker Pelosi pull out of that? Why have they denied certain bills that would hold China accountable that have passed Senate? Why do they focus on Silicon Valley members of Congress?”
Recently, Swalwell dismissed the China threat by saying Russia was much more threatening and criticized John Radcliff, Director of National Intelligence, for focusing on China.
“Why is he going after the Director of Intel John Radcliff?” McCarthy questioned. [Radcliff] recently came out and showed where China is six times larger in spending and spying than Russia is. 12 times larger in Iran. But the only person attacking him is Swalwell. Now we learn why.”
“Remember what Swalwell said, he accused the president of everything that he did, by lying to the American public and sitting on the Intel Committee,” McCarthy said. “Not only should he be removed from the Intel, he should be removed from Congress as well.”
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You can follow Annaliese Levy on Twitter @AnnalieseLevy


saraacater--2020-12-09--Portland Mayor authorizes ‘all lawful means’ to clear protesters from occupied area

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said Tuesday that he was authorizing the Portland police to use “ all lawful means ” to end an illegal occupation at a home in the city .
The occupation has been ongoing for months as protestors rally against the eviction of a Black and Indigenous family , according to reports .
“ I am authorizing the Portland Police to use all lawful means to end the illegal occupation on North Mississippi Avenue and to hold those violating our community ’ s laws accountable .
There will be no autonomous zone in Portland.
” Wheeler wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a lengthy , thorough judicial proceeding resulting in a lawful judge ’ s order to evict people illegally occupying a home .
Multnomah County chose the time , place and manner of the eviction and Portland Police provided support , ” he continued .
“ It ’ s time for the encampment and occupation to end .
There are many ways to protest and work toward needed reform .
Illegally occupying private property , openly carrying weapons , threatening and intimidating people are not among them.
” Portland police officers said they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office at 5 a.m. Tuesday in a “ property mission ” to return private property and “ re-secure a home in which the occupants were previously ordered removed by court order , ” according to Oregon Public Broadcasting .
Law enforcement officers arrested at least seven people Tuesday before protesters outside the home prevented law enforcement from entering the area .
By Tuesday evening , more than 100 protesters had gathered outside the home , which has come to be known as “ The Red House on Mississippi , ” and barricaded the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Portland police could use all lawful means to end the occupation .
According to RedHouseOnMississippi.com , the house was foreclosed in 2018 .
It has belonged to the Kinney family for 65 years .
Their home was reportedly sold to a developer , Roman Ozeruga of Urban Housing Development .
Urban Housing Development attempted to evict the Kinneys when it first got the deed , but the eviction was stalled by the Kinneys ’ federal complaint and a state counterclaim .
Since then , demonstrators have worked to put up a “ 24/7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An online fundraiser for the group has raised more than $ 40,000 .
Most of the people arrested Tuesday face trespassing charges .
One individual was also charged with resisting arrest , according to reports .

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said Tuesday that he was authorizing the Portland police to use “all lawful means” to end an illegal occupation at a home in the city.
The occupation has been ongoing for months as protestors rally against the eviction of a Black and Indigenous family, according to reports.
“I am authorizing the Portland Police to use all lawful means to end the illegal occupation on North Mississippi Avenue and to hold those violating our community’s laws accountable. There will be no autonomous zone in Portland.” Wheeler wrote on Twitter Tuesday night.
I am authorizing the Portland Police to use all lawful means to end the illegal occupation on North Mississippi Avenue and to hold those violating our community’s laws accountable. There will be no autonomous zone in Portland. — Mayor Ted Wheeler (@tedwheeler) December 9, 2020
“There was a lengthy, thorough judicial proceeding resulting in a lawful judge’s order to evict people illegally occupying a home. Multnomah County chose the time, place and manner of the eviction and Portland Police provided support,” he continued.
“It’s time for the encampment and occupation to end. There are many ways to protest and work toward needed reform. Illegally occupying private property, openly carrying weapons, threatening and intimidating people are not among them.”
Portland police officers said they joined the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office at 5 a.m. Tuesday in a “property mission” to return private property and “re-secure a home in which the occupants were previously ordered removed by court order,” according to Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Law enforcement officers arrested at least seven people Tuesday before protesters outside the home prevented law enforcement from entering the area.
By Tuesday evening, more than 100 protesters had gathered outside the home, which has come to be known as “The Red House on Mississippi,” and barricaded the surrounding streets.
Wheeler then announced that Portland police could use all lawful means to end the occupation.
According to RedHouseOnMississippi.com, the house was foreclosed in 2018. It has belonged to the Kinney family for 65 years. Their home was reportedly sold to a developer, Roman Ozeruga of Urban Housing Development. Urban Housing Development attempted to evict the Kinneys when it first got the deed, but the eviction was stalled by the Kinneys’ federal complaint and a state counterclaim.
A Multnomah County Judge authorized the Kinney family eviction in September.
Since then, demonstrators have worked to put up a “24/7 eviction blockade” around the home.
An online fundraiser for the group has raised more than $40,000.
Most of the people arrested Tuesday face trespassing charges. One individual was also charged with resisting arrest, according to reports.


saraacater--2020-12-09--As more states join Texas, Missouri in SCOTUS election challenge, it’s just the beginning of the bat

As more states join Texas, Missouri in SCOTUS election challenge, it’s just the beginning of the battle to uphold the Constitution

As more states join Texas , Missouri in SCOTUS election challenge , it ’ s just the beginning of the battle to uphold the Constitution Social media platforms are blowing up with rumor and speculation as to which other states in the union may join Texas , along with Missouri , in challenging the November 3 , general election ballot irregularities and allegations of voter fraud in the Supreme Court What does it mean if other states join the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and can anything be ultimately done to change the outcome of the election @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one thing is certain , President Donald Trump is leading the GOP .
His national policies , his approach to foreign policy and his straightforward way of speaking have awoken the American public and put more than 74 million American voters on his side .
So the Texas lawsuit , although criticized by some opponents as political theater is no such thing , it is a statement to the people that Trump , and his true allies are not done fighting the swamp .
It was filed directly to the Supreme Court and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” in Pennsylvania , Georgia , Wisconsin and Michigan should be declared unconstitutional .
From the opening of the Texas lawsuit : Here is what we know .
Using the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification , government officials in the defendant states of Georgia , Michigan , and Wisconsin , and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( collectively , “ Defendant States ” ) , usurped their legislatures ’ authority and unconstitutionally revised their state ’ s election statutes .
They accomplished these statutory revisions through executive fiat or friendly lawsuits , thereby weakening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government officials flooded the Defendant States with millions of ballots to be sent through the mails , or placed in drop boxes , with little or no chain of custody and , at the same time , weakened the strongest security measures protecting the integrity of the vote—signature verification and witness requirements.
“ Moreover , a slew of witnesses across the nation have testified under penalty of perjury that they were witnesses to alleged fraud and serious irregularities that need to be investigated .
They have described those massive irregularities , failures by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules of fairness , missing and rediscovered travel drives with thousands of ballots and early morning drops offs of thousands of ballots for now President-Elect Joe Biden that changed the outcome of the election .
For the most part , they have either been ridiculed or dismissed by the major media outlets .
Relegated to the sidelines of conspiracy theories by those partisan networks who hate Trump and support Biden .
There was also the ongoing concern brought up in the Texas lawsuit arguing that the states targeted by the lawsuit used the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change election rules “ through executive fiat or friendly lawsuits , thereby weakening ballot integrity.
” Jenna Ellis , a lawyer representing President Trump in his battle against state election irregularities , told me Wednesday that the separate lawsuit filed by Paxton on behalf of Texas , “ is about official misconduct in violation of the Constitution.
” “ Neither state officials nor courts can change state election rules , ” said Ellis .
“ The Constitution makes it clear that this is the job only for the legislature .
It is important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and our rule of law.
” Paxton , of Texas , is asking the Supreme Court to stand with the requirements of the Constitution despite the difficulties it will face by opponents of Trump .
He notes in the lawsuit that fundamentally the lawsuit is about protecting the foundation of America : its Constitution .
Now Missouri is asking the same .
Maybe others will join .
I have spoken to sources that contend that Alabama and possibly Louisiana may join the suit .
Steven Crowder , with the podcast Louder with Crowder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 states are tentatively set to join the Texas SCOTUS suit , but have not been publicly confirmed.
” Everyone on social media is guessing , not because it will change the outcome of the election but because the like the American people , the states ( through their Attorney Generals ) are also awakened and on a quest to expose what they believe was a fraudulent election in the United States .
I believe that others will join the lawsuit .
It is not certain what the Supreme Court will decide .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Pennsylvania GOP to block the certification of vote sin the commonwealth ’ s election .
That was certainly a blow to Republicans but as many have said “ the fights not over until it ’ s over.
” I personally believe no matter what the outcome the election , the fight in our nation is just beginning and will not be resolved for decades to come .
You can follow Sara A. Carter on Parler @ SaraCarterOfficial or on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC

Social media platforms are blowing up with rumor and speculation as to which other states in the union may join Texas, along with Missouri, in challenging the November 3, general election ballot irregularities and allegations of voter fraud in the Supreme Court
What does it mean if other states join the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and can anything be ultimately done to change the outcome of the election? It’s uncertain. But one thing is certain, President Donald Trump is leading the GOP. His national policies, his approach to foreign policy and his straightforward way of speaking have awoken the American public and put more than 74 million American voters on his side.
So the Texas lawsuit, although criticized by some opponents as political theater is no such thing, it is a statement to the people that Trump, and his true allies are not done fighting the swamp. It was filed directly to the Supreme Court and it asserts that “unlawful election results” in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin and Michigan should be declared unconstitutional.
From the opening of the Texas lawsuit:
“Our Country stands at an important crossroads. Either the Constitution matters and must be followed, even when some officials consider it inconvenient or out of date, or it is simply a piece of parchment on display at the National Archives. We ask the Court to choose the former.
Lawful elections are at the heart of our constitutional democracy. The public, and indeed the candidates themselves, have a compelling interest in ensuring that the selection of a President—any President—is legitimate. If that trust is lost, the American Experiment will founder. A dark cloud hangs over the 2020 Presidential election.
Here is what we know. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as a justification, government officials in the defendant states of Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (collectively, “Defendant States”), usurped their legislatures’ authority and unconstitutionally revised their state’s election statutes. They accomplished these statutory revisions through executive fiat or friendly lawsuits, thereby weakening ballot integrity. Finally, these same government officials flooded the Defendant States with millions of ballots to be sent through the mails, or placed in drop boxes, with little or no chain of custody and, at the same time, weakened the strongest security measures protecting the integrity of the vote—signature verification and witness requirements.“ Texas SCOTUS lawsuit
Moreover, a slew of witnesses across the nation have testified under penalty of perjury that they were witnesses to alleged fraud and serious irregularities that need to be investigated. They have described those massive irregularities, failures by the poll workers to abide by the rules of fairness, missing and rediscovered travel drives with thousands of ballots and early morning drops offs of thousands of ballots for now President-Elect Joe Biden that changed the outcome of the election. For the most part, they have either been ridiculed or dismissed by the major media outlets. Relegated to the sidelines of conspiracy theories by those partisan networks who hate Trump and support Biden.
There was also the ongoing concern brought up in the Texas lawsuit arguing that the states targeted by the lawsuit used the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to unlawfully change election rules “through executive fiat or friendly lawsuits, thereby weakening ballot integrity.”
Jenna Ellis, a lawyer representing President Trump in his battle against state election irregularities, told me Wednesday that the separate lawsuit filed by Paxton on behalf of Texas, “is about official misconduct in violation of the Constitution.”
“Neither state officials nor courts can change state election rules,” said Ellis. “The Constitution makes it clear that this is the job only for the legislature. It is important that the Supreme Court uphold the Constitution and our rule of law.”
Paxton, of Texas, is asking the Supreme Court to stand with the requirements of the Constitution despite the difficulties it will face by opponents of Trump. He notes in the lawsuit that fundamentally the lawsuit is about protecting the foundation of America: its Constitution. Now Missouri is asking the same. Maybe others will join. I have spoken to sources that contend that Alabama and possibly Louisiana may join the suit.
Steven Crowder, with the podcast Louder with Crowder, posted on Twitter that possibly “8 states are tentatively set to join the Texas SCOTUS suit, but have not been publicly confirmed.”
Everyone on social media is guessing, not because it will change the outcome of the election but because the like the American people, the states (through their Attorney Generals) are also awakened and on a quest to expose what they believe was a fraudulent election in the United States.
https://twitter.com/scrowder/status/1336660528874328064
I believe that others will join the lawsuit. It is not certain what the Supreme Court will decide. The Justices have already denied a request from Pennsylvania GOP to block the certification of vote sin the commonwealth’s election. That was certainly a blow to Republicans but as many have said “the fights not over until it’s over.”
I personally believe no matter what the outcome the election, the fight in our nation is just beginning and will not be resolved for decades to come.
You can follow Sara A. Carter on Parler @SaraCarterOfficial or on Twitter @SaraCarterDC


saraacater--2020-12-09--From South Bend to Beijing? Buttigieg could be building his CV for next move

From South Bend to Beijing ?
Buttigieg could be building his CV for next move Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg may be President-elect Joe Biden ’ s choice for the U.S. ambassador position to China , Axios has reported .
It will most likely be one of the most important diplomatic posts in the Biden Administration and will help build Buttigieg ’ s resume for his future political aspirations .
Buttigieg is the former mayor of South Bend , Indiana and ran for president in 2020 before dropping out to consolidate moderates ’ support around Biden .
Buttigieg , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ openly gay candidate for the U.S. presidency , is considered to have played a key role in Biden ’ s presidential nomination .
He won the most delegates in the Iowa caucuses .
Axios has reported that “ many inside the Democratic Party believe his return as a presidential candidate is a matter of when , not if.
” Strengthening his foreign policy connections could benefit Buttigieg ’ s future if he decides to run for president again .
Axios reported that a stint as ambassador in Beijing would give the Chinese an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future president .
However , his name was under discussion for some domestic leadership positions as well , according to Axios .
“ China isn ’ t the only foreign post where Buttigieg , a polyglot , could end up — and his name remains under discussion for some domestic leadership positions as well , ” Axios reported .
Biden decided against Buttigieg as his ambassador to the United Nations , the job was said to be Buttigieg ’ s top choice .
Biden has compared Buttigieg to his late son , Beau @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past , “ I don ’ t think I ’ ve ever done this before , but he reminds me of my son Beau .
I know that may not mean much to most people , but , to me , it ’ s the highest compliment I can give any man or woman.
” You can follow Annaliese Levy on Twitter @ Annaliese Levy

Former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg may be President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for the U.S. ambassador position to China, Axios has reported. It will most likely be one of the most important diplomatic posts in the Biden Administration and will help build Buttigieg’s resume for his future political aspirations.
Buttigieg is the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana and ran for president in 2020 before dropping out to consolidate moderates’ support around Biden. Buttigieg, an Afghan war veteran and the first openly gay candidate for the U.S. presidency, is considered to have played a key role in Biden’s presidential nomination. He won the most delegates in the Iowa caucuses.
Axios has reported that “many inside the Democratic Party believe his return as a presidential candidate is a matter of when, not if.”
Strengthening his foreign policy connections could benefit Buttigieg’s future if he decides to run for president again. Axios reported that a stint as ambassador in Beijing would give the Chinese an opportunity to get to know a potential future president.
However, his name was under discussion for some domestic leadership positions as well, according to Axios.
“China isn’t the only foreign post where Buttigieg, a polyglot, could end up — and his name remains under discussion for some domestic leadership positions as well,” Axios reported.
Biden decided against Buttigieg as his ambassador to the United Nations, the job was said to be Buttigieg’s top choice.
Biden has compared Buttigieg to his late son, Beau.
Biden said of Buttigieg in the past, “I don’t think I’ve ever done this before, but he reminds me of my son Beau. I know that may not mean much to most people, but, to me, it’s the highest compliment I can give any man or woman.”
You can follow Annaliese Levy on Twitter @Annaliese Levy


saraacater--2020-12-10--COVID-19: Single-day U.S. virus deaths surpass 3,000

As the United States marches closer to distributing a COVID-19 vaccine , the nation experienced one of its highest single-day death toll in its 243-year history on Wednesday , which saw over 3,000 Americans die from the novel coronavirus , making it one of the deadliest days in American history and the deadliest so far during the pandemic , the Associated Press reported Thursday afternoon .
At the time of publication , this bone-chilling number makes Wednesday deadlier than both the first day of the 1944 D-Day invasion of France ( 2,500 ) and the September 11 , 2001 attacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , prior to this month , the December 7 , 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor ( 2,403 ) was arguably the fourth-deadliest day in U.S. history , which President Franklin D. Roosevelt called “ a date which will live in infamy ” .
Recent single-day COVID-19 death tolls have been significantly topping that of Pearl Harbor , pushing that day down the list .
The two single-deadliest days are typically agreed to be the 1862 Battle of Antietam ( 3,600 ) from the Civil War and then the 1900 Galveston Hurricane ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic has taken the lives of more than 290,000 Americans , with well over 15 million confirmed cases , according to Johns Hopkins University .
Reporting 3,124 deaths on Wednesday , this makes it the deadliest day of the pandemic for the United States to date , with April 15 previously holding that record with 2,603 deaths .
Unfortunately , trends don ’ t point to the virus ’ s spread slowing down in the immediate future .
In just five days , the U.S. has seen its number of cases rise by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , more than 106,000 infected Americans in hospitals , which is causing many of them to run low on space and staff .
New pandemic-related records , however , are being set almost every day now .
Despite the data painting a grim picture for the United States ’ current situation , the future does hold some promise .
A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed Pfizer ’ s vaccine late on Thursday , with a final decision from the Food and Drug Administration approving the shot expected in days , per the AP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follow the panel ’ s recommendation .
While shots could start being distributed to frontline medical workers and others in days , the vaccine availability to the general public is expected to not happen for months .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

As the United States marches closer to distributing a COVID-19 vaccine, the nation experienced one of its highest single-day death toll in its 243-year history on Wednesday, which saw over 3,000 Americans die from the novel coronavirus, making it one of the deadliest days in American history and the deadliest so far during the pandemic, the Associated Press reported Thursday afternoon.
At the time of publication, this bone-chilling number makes Wednesday deadlier than both the first day of the 1944 D-Day invasion of France (2,500) and the September 11, 2001 attacks (2,977).
For additional perspective, prior to this month, the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (2,403) was arguably the fourth-deadliest day in U.S. history, which President Franklin D. Roosevelt called “a date which will live in infamy”. Recent single-day COVID-19 death tolls have been significantly topping that of Pearl Harbor, pushing that day down the list.
The two single-deadliest days are typically agreed to be the 1862 Battle of Antietam (3,600) from the Civil War and then the 1900 Galveston Hurricane (8,000).
So far, the pandemic has taken the lives of more than 290,000 Americans, with well over 15 million confirmed cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Reporting 3,124 deaths on Wednesday, this makes it the deadliest day of the pandemic for the United States to date, with April 15 previously holding that record with 2,603 deaths.
Unfortunately, trends don’t point to the virus’s spread slowing down in the immediate future. In just five days, the U.S. has seen its number of cases rise by one million. On top of that, more than 106,000 infected Americans in hospitals, which is causing many of them to run low on space and staff.
New pandemic-related records, however, are being set almost every day now.
Despite the data painting a grim picture for the United States’ current situation, the future does hold some promise.
A U.S. government advisory panel endorsed Pfizer’s vaccine late on Thursday, with a final decision from the Food and Drug Administration approving the shot expected in days, per the AP. The FDA is widely expecting to follow the panel’s recommendation. While shots could start being distributed to frontline medical workers and others in days, the vaccine availability to the general public is expected to not happen for months.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-10--VIDEO: Sara Carter Rips FBI regarding Hunter Biden, Russia probe

Fox News contributor Sara Carter criticized the FBI over its handling of its investigations into Hunter Biden and President Donald Trump , as well as Special Counsel Robert Mueller ’ s Russia probe , in a Wednesday night interview on the Fox News commentary and opinion program “ Lou Dobbs Tonight.
” This comes off the heels of President-elect Joe Biden ‘ s son confirming Wednesday that a grand jury has been investigating his taxes and alleged money laundering .
The FBI , Carter said during the latter half of the over-four-minute segment , “ slowed down the investigation prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t want to interfere in the election.
” The conservative political commentator then dove into comparing the FBI ’ s activities in 2015 and 2016 to how she says it is presently .
“ That didn ’ t seem to be the FBI ’ s mantra during 2016 and 2015 , when they were going crazy over investigating [ … ] then-candidate Donald Trump and [ a ] false story about the Russia hoax , ” Carter continued .
“ That didn ’ t seem to be a problem then .
Now what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a very serious charge that also includes money laundering , Lou , and I think that Hunter Biden [ … ] has a lot more problems on his hand [ s ] , ” she said , then referencing Biden ’ s laptop that the FBI had acquired as part of an investigation in 2019 .
RELATED : Fox News : Laptop connected to Hunter Biden was part of FBI money laundering probe in 2019 “ And remember , Tony Bobulinski—we can ’ t forget that , ” she added , mentioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has alleged Biden engaged in corruption and illegal financial dealings during his time on the board of a corrupt Ukrainian energy company called Burisma while his father , then-Vice Joe President Biden , was the public faces of the Obama administration ’ s policy toward Ukraine .
Also during the interview , she and Dobbs ’ other guest , former U.S. Army Special Forces member Jim Hanson , discussed Rep. Eric Swalwell ( D-Calif. ) finding himself in hot water this week for reportedly having ties to a suspected Chinese spy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
RELATED : Kevin McCarthy asks for Swalwell to be ‘ removed from congress ’ You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

Fox News contributor Sara Carter criticized the FBI over its handling of its investigations into Hunter Biden and President Donald Trump, as well as Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, in a Wednesday night interview on the Fox News commentary and opinion program “Lou Dobbs Tonight.”
This comes off the heels of President-elect Joe Biden‘s son confirming Wednesday that a grand jury has been investigating his taxes and alleged money laundering.
RELATED: Hunter Biden confirms federal investigation into his tax affairs
The FBI, Carter said during the latter half of the over-four-minute segment, “slowed down the investigation prior to the election because they did’t want to interfere in the election.”
Compromised by Communists: @SaraCarterDC & @JimHansonDC say Joe Biden might as well be a "wholly owned subsidiary" of China as new reports reveal Hunter Biden is under a grand jury investigation into tax crimes and money laundering. #MAGA #AmericaFirst #Dobbs pic.twitter.com/oQaFDZABJL — Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) December 9, 2020
The conservative political commentator then dove into comparing the FBI’s activities in 2015 and 2016 to how she says it is presently.
“That didn’t seem to be the FBI’s mantra during 2016 and 2015, when they were going crazy over investigating […] then-candidate Donald Trump and [a] false story about the Russia hoax,” Carter continued. “That didn’t seem to be a problem then. Now what we’re seeing, though, is a very serious charge that also includes money laundering, Lou, and I think that Hunter Biden […] has a lot more problems on his hand[s],” she said, then referencing Biden’s laptop that the FBI had acquired as part of an investigation in 2019.
RELATED: Fox News: Laptop connected to Hunter Biden was part of FBI money laundering probe in 2019
“And remember, Tony Bobulinski—we can’t forget that,” she added, mentioning Hunter Biden’s former business partner that has alleged Biden engaged in corruption and illegal financial dealings during his time on the board of a corrupt Ukrainian energy company called Burisma while his father, then-Vice Joe President Biden, was the public faces of the Obama administration’s policy toward Ukraine.
RELATED: Bobulinski exposes alleged Biden corruption in tell-all interview with Tucker Carlson
Also during the interview, she and Dobbs’ other guest, former U.S. Army Special Forces member Jim Hanson, discussed Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) finding himself in hot water this week for reportedly having ties to a suspected Chinese spy, broken by Axios in a bombshell report on Tuesday.
RELATED: Report: Suspected Chinese Spy Developed Relationships with U.S. politicians, including California Rep. Swalwell
RELATED: Kevin McCarthy asks for Swalwell to be ‘removed from congress’
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-10--Dark Wire: Jersey City remembers the victims of antisemitic attack on one-year anniversary

Dark Wire : Jersey City remembers the victims of antisemitic attack on one-year anniversary Thursday , Dec 10 marks the @ @ @ @ @ attack that killed three people and a police officer at a Jewish market in Jersey @ @ @ @ @ to be one of the worst hate crimes in New Jersey history .
The shooting @ @ @ @ @ including grocery owner Leah Mindy Ferencz , store customer Moshe Hirsch Deutsch , store employee @ @ @ @ @ Jersey City detective Joseph Seals .
It is understood that the shooters in the attack @ @ @ @ @ a yeshiva next door that had 50 children inside at the time of the assault @ @ @ @ @ miraculously didn ’ t come to fruition .
The Jewish community in Jersey City is @ @ @ @ @ especially today , on the one year anniversary of the attack .
To read the @ @ @ @ @ click here .


saraacater--2020-12-10--Rush Limbaugh says he believes the U.S. is headed for ‘secession’ after divisive election

Rush Limbaugh says he believes the U.S. is headed for ‘ secession ’ after divisive election Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh told his audience Wednesday he believes the United States is lurching ever closer toward “ secession ” as many of his fellow conservatives find themselves at growing odds with those on the political left regarding the direction of the country .
Most importantly , his comments follow a divisive presidential election and come as the country tries to grapple with how to properly move forward together and reconcile with each other amidst the deadly coronavirus pandemic .
Experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in agreement that , while the U.S. is way more polarized now that it was in the 2000s and 1990s , the country has been becoming more polarized ideologically over the course of at least the past half-century .
“ I actually think that we ’ re trending toward secession , ” the decades-long conservative pundit said on “ The Rush Limbaugh Show.
” “ I see more and more people asking , ‘ What in the world do we have in common with the people who live in , say , New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Furthermore , the influential conservative put forward that Americans on the polar-opposite ends of the political spectrum can not peacefully run the country together .
“ There can not be a peaceful coexistence of two completely different theories of life , theories of government , theories of how we manage our affairs , ” he said .
“ We can ’ t be in this dire a conflict without something giving somewhere along the way .
“ And I know that there ’ s a sizable and growing sentiment for people who believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed , whether we want to or not—whether we want to go there or not , ” the 69-year-old host continued .
“ I myself haven ’ t made up my mind .
I still haven ’ t given up the idea that we are the majority and that all we have to do is find a way to unite and win.
” Secession , according to legal precedent , is illegal in the United States .
The ruling from the 1869 U.S. Supreme Court case Texas v. White is commonly held as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest court in the land ruled that the U.S. is “ an indestructible union ” .
Despite this legal hurdle , Limbaugh ’ s comments aren ’ t the first time a U.S. political movement has threatened or brought up secession after a presidential election loss .
After then-candidate Donald Trump ‘ s controversial 2016 win , which saw him win the Electoral College but lose the popular vote , there was a momentary groundswell of support in California for the reliably Democratic state to secede from the rest of the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ support from most Californians or public officials .
Going back to President Barack Obama ’ s first term in office , then-Texas Gov .
Rick Perry ( R ) , while never advocating for secession , on a few occasions did infamously bring up the topic and hint that the Lone Star State did it once and could do it again amidst the growing conservative grassroots anger at Obama at the time .
Texas secession comes up every once in a while , but no attempt has brought the state remotely close to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following the Civil War .
Circling back to 2020 , it ’ s also worth mentioning a startling Hofstra University poll that made headlines in September , which found that 39 % of likely voters at the time would support their state requesting to secede from the union if their candidate lost .
Looking deeper , the poll found that party affiliation had little influence on that support , with 41 % of Democrats and 44 % of Republicans supporting it in September .
Back in February , President Trump awarded the Presidential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s highest civilian honor , during his annual State of the Union address to Limbaugh , who had recently announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh told his audience Wednesday he believes the United States is lurching ever closer toward “secession” as many of his fellow conservatives find themselves at growing odds with those on the political left regarding the direction of the country.
Most importantly, his comments follow a divisive presidential election and come as the country tries to grapple with how to properly move forward together and reconcile with each other amidst the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Experts, it should be noted, are in agreement that, while the U.S. is way more polarized now that it was in the 2000s and 1990s, the country has been becoming more polarized ideologically over the course of at least the past half-century.
“I actually think that we’re trending toward secession,” the decades-long conservative pundit said on “The Rush Limbaugh Show.”
“I see more and more people asking, ‘What in the world do we have in common with the people who live in, say, New York?’” Limbaugh added.
Furthermore, the influential conservative put forward that Americans on the polar-opposite ends of the political spectrum cannot peacefully run the country together.
“There cannot be a peaceful coexistence of two completely different theories of life, theories of government, theories of how we manage our affairs,” he said. “We can’t be in this dire a conflict without something giving somewhere along the way.
“And I know that there’s a sizable and growing sentiment for people who believe that that is where we’re headed, whether we want to or not—whether we want to go there or not,” the 69-year-old host continued. “I myself haven’t made up my mind. I still haven’t given up the idea that we are the majority and that all we have to do is find a way to unite and win.”
Secession, according to legal precedent, is illegal in the United States. The ruling from the 1869 U.S. Supreme Court case Texas v. White is commonly held as establishing that precedent, in which the highest court in the land ruled that the U.S. is “an indestructible union”. Despite this legal hurdle, Limbaugh’s comments aren’t the first time a U.S. political movement has threatened or brought up secession after a presidential election loss.
After then-candidate Donald Trump‘s controversial 2016 win, which saw him win the Electoral College but lose the popular vote, there was a momentary groundswell of support in California for the reliably Democratic state to secede from the rest of the country. That, however, never gained mainstream support from most Californians or public officials.
Going back to President Barack Obama’s first term in office, then-Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), while never advocating for secession, on a few occasions did infamously bring up the topic and hint that the Lone Star State did it once and could do it again amidst the growing conservative grassroots anger at Obama at the time. Texas secession comes up every once in a while, but no attempt has brought the state remotely close to secession since being readmitted into the Union following the Civil War.
Circling back to 2020, it’s also worth mentioning a startling Hofstra University poll that made headlines in September, which found that 39% of likely voters at the time would support their state requesting to secede from the union if their candidate lost. Looking deeper, the poll found that party affiliation had little influence on that support, with 41% of Democrats and 44% of Republicans supporting it in September.
Back in February, President Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, during his annual State of the Union address to Limbaugh, who had recently announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-10--Morocco, Israel agree to normalize relations

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Morocco and Israel have agreed to normalize relations , making Morocco the fourth Arab nation in four months to recognize Israel .
Part of this deal will include the United States recognizing Morocco ’ s claims over the disputed Western Sahara region , according to reports .
Trump said that the two countries would establish normal diplomatic ties and other relations , which will see the immediate reopening of liaison offices in Tel Aviv and Rabat , followed by the eventual opening of embassies .
Additionally , there would be joint overflight rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Another HISTORIC breakthrough today !
” he tweeted late Thursday morning .
“ Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East !
” A major caveat of this deal will see the U.S. recognize Morocco ’ s controversial territorial claims over the disputed Western Sahara region , which the kingdom administers partially .
Up until this point , top global powers have , for the most part , tried to stay out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the messy Spanish decolonization of northwestern Africa , resulting in violence breaking out in the 1970s over control of the region .
Multiple parties still contentiously dispute who controls Western Sahara .
The main competitor to Morocco ’ s claim is the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic ( SADR ) , which seeks an independent Western Sahara and is mostly backed by neighboring Algeria and Mauritania .
Mauritania , it should be noted , also occupies a southern portion of the region .
This dispute has caused diplomatic troubles for Morocco , complicating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ African neighbors and with the 55-member African Union .
The United Nations recognizes neither Morocco ’ s nor the SADR ’ s sovereignty over the region .
In two separate tweets on Thursday , Trump firmly emphasized that the U.S. is ready and willing to recognize these disputed claims , citing that Morocco recognized the U.S. as an independent nation in 1777 , one year after the U.S. declared its independence from Britain .
“ Today , I signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara , ” Trump posted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , credible , and realistic autonomy proposal is the ONLY basis for a just and lasting solution for enduring peace and prosperity !
” “ Morocco recognized the United States in 1777 , ” he wrote in another tweet one minute later .
“ It is thus fitting we recognize their sovereignty over the Western Sahara.
” In September , the U.S. successfully brokered a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and then a separate one with Bahrain , known as the Abraham Accords .
In the months since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Sudan agreeing to establish normal relations with the Jewish State .
These historic milestones have all largely been seen as a monumental foreign policy victory for Trump .
The first Arab countries to recognize Israel were Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994 , both under different circumstances .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Morocco and Israel have agreed to normalize relations, making Morocco the fourth Arab nation in four months to recognize Israel. Part of this deal will include the United States recognizing Morocco’s claims over the disputed Western Sahara region, according to reports.
Trump said that the two countries would establish normal diplomatic ties and other relations, which will see the immediate reopening of liaison offices in Tel Aviv and Rabat, followed by the eventual opening of embassies. Additionally, there would be joint overflight rights for airlines, U.S. officials said.
“Another HISTORIC breakthrough today!” he tweeted late Thursday morning. “Our two GREAT friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a massive breakthrough for peace in the Middle East!”
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1337067073051238400
A major caveat of this deal will see the U.S. recognize Morocco’s controversial territorial claims over the disputed Western Sahara region, which the kingdom administers partially. Up until this point, top global powers have, for the most part, tried to stay out of the dispute.
The decades-long dispute dates back to the messy Spanish decolonization of northwestern Africa, resulting in violence breaking out in the 1970s over control of the region. Multiple parties still contentiously dispute who controls Western Sahara. The main competitor to Morocco’s claim is the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), which seeks an independent Western Sahara and is mostly backed by neighboring Algeria and Mauritania. Mauritania, it should be noted, also occupies a southern portion of the region.
This dispute has caused diplomatic troubles for Morocco, complicating its relations with its North and West African neighbors and with the 55-member African Union. The United Nations recognizes neither Morocco’s nor the SADR’s sovereignty over the region.
In two separate tweets on Thursday, Trump firmly emphasized that the U.S. is ready and willing to recognize these disputed claims, citing that Morocco recognized the U.S. as an independent nation in 1777, one year after the U.S. declared its independence from Britain.
“Today, I signed a proclamation recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara,” Trump posted to Twitter. “Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic autonomy proposal is the ONLY basis for a just and lasting solution for enduring peace and prosperity!”
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1337067019385057290
“Morocco recognized the United States in 1777,” he wrote in another tweet one minute later. “It is thus fitting we recognize their sovereignty over the Western Sahara.”
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1337067127455539201
In September, the U.S. successfully brokered a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and then a separate one with Bahrain, known as the Abraham Accords. In the months since the U.S. spearheaded similar negotiations that have resulted in Sudan agreeing to establish normal relations with the Jewish State. These historic milestones have all largely been seen as a monumental foreign policy victory for Trump.
The first Arab countries to recognize Israel were Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, both under different circumstances.
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-10--Grassley slams media HYPOCRISY And Failure to Inform Americans on FBI Probe into Hunter Biden

Grassley slams media HYPOCRISY And Failure to Inform Americans on FBI Probe into Hunter Biden Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee Chuck Grassley slammed the media Thursday for its hypocrisy in failing to investigate , refusing to publish the truth and cover-up the allegations against President-elect Joe Biden ’ s son Hunter Biden , who is now under an FBI criminal probe .
Moreover , the media wasn ’ t the only culprit .
It is evident based on stories published in the media prior to the Nov. 3 , general election that the intelligence community , in sync with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ censored stories that could have damaged Biden ’ s chances at the presidency .
Currently , President Donald Trump , along with 17 States in the Union , are fighting in the courts to expose what they allege is extreme election fraud that led to Biden ’ s victory .
They are absolutely right in challenged the election and presenting the allegations of fraud by dozens of witnesses that volunteered during the election .
The nation is at a crossroads and it ’ s uncertain where we are headed .
Grassley didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head of the Senate Judiciary Committee he is keenly aware of the false investigations against Trump by the FBI and the intelligence community during the past four years .
He is also leading the charge , along with Sen. Ron Johnson , R-Wis. , to investigate the litany of evidence against Hunter Biden and his business dealings with Ukraine , Russia and China .
“ For over a year , Senator Johnson and I investigated the Biden family financial dealings , ” said Grassley .
“ We found that they engaged in potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including China , which created counterintelligence concerns.
” Grassley noted that he made the work and findings public , “ but the liberal media and Democrats chose to dismiss it .
They even falsely claimed our work was Russian disinformation in order to protect the Biden ’ s. ” He said the same liberal outlets that disparaged “ our investigation now report that Hunter Biden ’ s financial deals in China raised counterintelligence concerns.
” Moreover , said Grassley it was the Biden Transition Team on Wednesday that “ confirmed that Hunter Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and financial dealings .
It ’ s outrageous that the Fourth Estate would choose to ignore facts when they are uncovered by Republicans.
” “ I don ’ t do oversight for the fun of it , ” he said .
“ It ’ s serious business .
It shouldn ’ t take subpoenas and confirmation from Hunter Biden himself to get the rest of the press to pay attention.
” The media isn ’ t doing its job and that ’ s apparent but it will be up to the American people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media accountable because it is failing our republic .
You can follow Sara A. Carter on Parler @ SaraCarterOfficial or on Twitter @ SaraCarterDC

Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee Chuck Grassley slammed the media Thursday for its hypocrisy in failing to investigate, refusing to publish the truth and cover-up the allegations against President-elect Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden, who is now under an FBI criminal probe.
Moreover, the media wasn’t the only culprit. It is evident based on stories published in the media prior to the Nov. 3, general election that the intelligence community, in sync with social media tech platforms also repressed and censored stories that could have damaged Biden’s chances at the presidency.
Currently, President Donald Trump, along with 17 States in the Union, are fighting in the courts to expose what they allege is extreme election fraud that led to Biden’s victory. They are absolutely right in challenged the election and presenting the allegations of fraud by dozens of witnesses that volunteered during the election.
The nation is at a crossroads and it’s uncertain where we are headed.
Related: Hunter Biden confirms federal investigation into his tax affairs
Grassley didn’t hold back. As the former head of the Senate Judiciary Committee he is keenly aware of the false investigations against Trump by the FBI and the intelligence community during the past four years. He is also leading the charge, along with Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., to investigate the litany of evidence against Hunter Biden and his business dealings with Ukraine, Russia and China.
“For over a year, Senator Johnson and I investigated the Biden family financial dealings,” said Grassley. “We found that they engaged in potential criminal financial deals across the globe, including China, which created counterintelligence concerns.”
Grassley noted that he made the work and findings public, “but the liberal media and Democrats chose to dismiss it. They even falsely claimed our work was Russian disinformation in order to protect the Biden’s.”
He said the same liberal outlets that disparaged “our investigation now report that Hunter Biden’s financial deals in China raised counterintelligence concerns.”
Moreover, said Grassley it was the Biden Transition Team on Wednesday that “confirmed that Hunter Biden is under criminal investigation for his taxes and financial dealings. It’s outrageous that the Fourth Estate would choose to ignore facts when they are uncovered by Republicans.”
“I don’t do oversight for the fun of it,” he said. “It’s serious business. It shouldn’t take subpoenas and confirmation from Hunter Biden himself to get the rest of the press to pay attention.”
The media isn’t doing its job and that’s apparent but it will be up to the American people to call them out and hold the media accountable because it is failing our republic.
You can follow Sara A. Carter on Parler @SaraCarterOfficial or on Twitter @SaraCarterDC


saraacater--2020-12-10--Video Surfaces: Warnock prayed for Fidel Castro, reminding parishioners that U.S. also had a complex

Video Surfaces: Warnock prayed for Fidel Castro, reminding parishioners that U.S. also had a complex history

Video Surfaces : Warnock prayed for Fidel Castro , reminding parishioners that U.S. also had a complex history A video of Rev .
Raphael Warnock , a Democrat contending for one of Georgia ’ s two contested Senate seats , has resurfaced of him praising communist Cuban dictator Fidel Castro .
The 2016 video shows Warnock behind his church ’ s podium , giving a eulogy for Castro days after the dictator had passed away .
“ We pray for the people of Cuba in this moment .
We remember Fidel Castro , whose legacy is complex .
Don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story ; life usually isn ’ t very simple .
His legacy is complex , kind of like America ’ s legacy is complex , ” Warnock said .
“ While we focus on political prisoners in Cuba , you saw the folks standing here this morning , ” he continued .
“ If some people get slapped on the hand for the same crime and others go to federal prison , then we too have our own political prisons because politics more than the crime politics of race and class .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sisters and brothers who are political prisoners .
We are about to pray to a man who was a political prisoner.
” Weeks before the video resurfaced , Warnock denied praising the communist leader and blamed incumbent Sen. Kelly Loeffler , his Republican opponent , for running “ smear ads ” against him , while being interviewed on CNN .
When asked if he understood why “ so many people view Castro as a murderous tyrant and not someone to be celebrated , ” he responded , “ I ’ ll tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why Kelly Loeffler ’ s trying to change the subject.
” “ Do you understand why people would be appalled by anyone celebrating Fidel Castro ?
” CNN ’ s Jake Tapper asked .
“ Well , absolutely , and I never have , ” Warnock said .
Loeffler has warned that Warnock is a “ radical liberal ” who ’ d “ change America.
” You can follow Annaliese Levy on Twitter @ AnnalieseLevy

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--2020-12-10--Election 2020: All 50 states and DC have certified their results, with the Electoral College voting

Election 2020: All 50 states and DC have certified their results, with the Electoral College voting Monday

Election 2020 : All 50 states and DC have certified their results , with the Electoral College voting Monday All 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have officially certified their presidential election results , with the final state , West Virginia , certifying its results on Wednesday .
On Monday next week , the Electoral College will convene in Washington , DC to cast their votes for president , declaring an official winner of the contentious one-of-a-kind 2020 election .
After which , the electors ’ votes will later be transmitted to officials and tallied in a joint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coupled with that , President-elect Joe Biden also has enough electoral votes to successfully secure his victory , with the Associated Press giving him 306 Electoral College votes to President Donald Trump ’ s 232 .
Some faithless electors , however , could theoretically shake that up , but experts say it ’ s unlikely .
The 2016 election saw an unusually high number of electors break ranks with their state delegations and casting their votes for individuals who were never candidates , but ultimately these electors had no impact on changing who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Services Administration ( GSA ) officially started the presidential transition a few days before Thanksgiving and , starting in November , Biden ’ s transition team has been announcing the president-elect ’ s cabinet and administration appointments each week .
Meanwhile , President Donald Trump refuses to concede the election as his team and supporters continue to launch lawsuits in multiple swing states , alleging widespread election fraud .
Of the dozens of lawsuit that have been launched since November 3 , none have been successful in changing the election results in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some more lawsuits seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election have been filed .
In fact , 17 states have joined Texas to have the results in Georgia , Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin investigated .
RELATED : RNC files new Georgia lawsuit , demands access for GOP poll watchers during Senate runoffs in January The president ’ s support among Republican politicians in his post-election legal fights has been gradually waning as the lawsuits keep falling flat and as the states pushed forward in certifying their results .
Reports have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president again in 2024 and that Trump is allegedly planning not to attend Biden ’ s swearing-in ceremony on January 20 and will instead host a political rally in Florida , possibly announcing a 2024 bid that day .
This would make him the first president since 1869 to skip his successor ’ s inauguration and the fourth president in U.S. history to do so .
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @ Douglas_P_Braff .

All 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have officially certified their presidential election results, with the final state, West Virginia, certifying its results on Wednesday.
On Monday next week, the Electoral College will convene in Washington, DC to cast their votes for president, declaring an official winner of the contentious one-of-a-kind 2020 election. After which, the electors’ votes will later be transmitted to officials and tallied in a joint session of Congress on January 6.
Coupled with that, President-elect Joe Biden also has enough electoral votes to successfully secure his victory, with the Associated Press giving him 306 Electoral College votes to President Donald Trump’s 232. Some faithless electors, however, could theoretically shake that up, but experts say it’s unlikely. The 2016 election saw an unusually high number of electors break ranks with their state delegations and casting their votes for individuals who were never candidates, but ultimately these electors had no impact on changing who won that election.
Additionally, the General Services Administration (GSA) officially started the presidential transition a few days before Thanksgiving and, starting in November, Biden’s transition team has been announcing the president-elect’s cabinet and administration appointments each week.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump refuses to concede the election as his team and supporters continue to launch lawsuits in multiple swing states, alleging widespread election fraud. Of the dozens of lawsuit that have been launched since November 3, none have been successful in changing the election results in any state.
In recent days, some more lawsuits seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election have been filed. In fact, 17 states have joined Texas to have the results in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin investigated.
RELATED: RNC files new Georgia lawsuit, demands access for GOP poll watchers during Senate runoffs in January
The president’s support among Republican politicians in his post-election legal fights has been gradually waning as the lawsuits keep falling flat and as the states pushed forward in certifying their results.
Reports have been circulating that Trump might run for president again in 2024 and that Trump is allegedly planning not to attend Biden’s swearing-in ceremony on January 20 and will instead host a political rally in Florida, possibly announcing a 2024 bid that day. This would make him the first president since 1869 to skip his successor’s inauguration and the fourth president in U.S. history to do so.
RELATED: Trump plans competing rally on Inauguration Day: report
You can follow Douglas Braff on Twitter @Douglas_P_Braff.


saraacater--2020-12-10--LIVE: Georgia State House hearing on election irregularities

Watch the Georgia State House election hearing live .
Witnesses discuss the irregularities , as well as allegations of fraud @ @ @ @ @ the November , 3 , 2020 general election .
Thursday ’ s hearing follows two @ @ @ @ @ week .
Marci McCarthy will be testifying from her observations as a GOP observer in @ @ @ @ @ She spoke to Sara A. Carter on The Sara Carter Show last month about the @ @ @ @ @ observed during the general election .
McCarthy volunteered to observe the recount in Georgia ’ @ @ @ @ @ me it was her duty as an American and she wanted to ensure that the @ @ @ @ @ .
According to Georgia election officials it took two days for DeKalb County workers to @ @ @ @ @ 300 people recounted more than 370,000 ballots over two 8-hour shifts Saturday and Sunday , @ @ @ @ @ left her feeling less secure about the election than before she walked in .