westernjournal--2020-12-18--American Teen Jailed for 4 Months for Violating COVID Rules in Cayman Islands

In yet another example of government overreach , an American teenager and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in a Cayman Islands jail for violating local quarantine rules .
Skylar Mack , 18 , of Georgia , broke her two-week quarantine after two days because she wanted to watch her boyfriend , Vanjae Ramgeet — a 24-year-old jet ski racer from the Cayman Islands — compete in a local race on Nov. 29 , People reported .
Under Cayman ’ s coronavirus guidelines , travelers are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine-in-residence upon arriving on the island .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bracelet and breaking quarantine for seven hours in order to watch her boyfriend compete in a local jet-ski race .
He pled guilty to aiding and abetting her .
The couple was initially sentenced to a fine and community service by Magistrate Angelyn Hernandez .
However , Patrick Moran , the Director of Public Prosecutions for the Cayman Islands , appealed the sentence .
He claimed it was too lenient and therefore , unlikely to deter others from breaching COVID guidelines .
Moran then sought prison terms for Mack and Ramgeet for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 when Mack breached quarantine .
“ These offenses should have been met with far more stringent measures , ” Moran told the judge , as reported by the Cayman Compass .
“ When it comes to a matter of deterrence , the sentences imposed are likely to have little to no effect on other like-minded individuals.
” Moran argued that the couple should have been sentenced to jail and a larger fine than they originally received .
“ These offences should have attracted a custodial sentence and , subject to their ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have attracted a greater financial penalty over and above that of the costs of the Crown picking up the pieces , ” he said .
Defense attorney Jonathan Hughes told the court that his clients had already paid their dues and that seeking jail terms for Mack and Ramgeet was over-the-top .
“ There is no way that it can be right that a custodial sentence is imposed for a first-time offense on an 18-year-old defendant , who entered an early guilty plea , ” Hughes said .
“ Ms .
Mack has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ savings , which resulted in a significant portion of her funds being depleted.
” Hughes also pointed out that Mack , a college student , has been barraged with hate mail and death threats as a result of the negative publicity surrounding her case .
Hughes added that this incident “ has even impacted her father , who is also a professional jet-ski rider and has now lost sponsorship because of it.
” RELATED : NYT Floats Idea That Elderly Are Too White To Get Vaccine First Meanwhile , Ramgeet was forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won at the race and was stripped of his victory .
He ’ s also barred from competing in several early races in 2021 and was required to write a formal apology to the Cayman Islands .
On Tuesday , Justice Roger Chapple overturned the community service given by the Magistrate and sentenced Mack and Ramgeet to four months in prison .
The judge said that “ Mack had committed a planned , selfish act and there was no alternative to a custodial sentence , despite her age , good character , admissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramgeet was older and should have known better when he assisted his girlfriend to attend the Jet Ski event where she was ultimately arrested , ” according to the Cayman News Service .
“ Hughes said the sentence is the first of its kind , adding that Mack ’ s family is concerned : ‘ They ’ re worried for her because she ’ s in prison in a foreign country on her own .
While this is something she brought on herself , it ’ s very distressing for her , ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple are the first to be sentenced under the law that focuses on COVID-19 violators .
Originally , the law gave out a $ 2,400 fine and six months in prison , however , it was amended to a $ 12,000 fine and two years in prison , according to WSB-TV .
It ’ s a good thing that CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo didn ’ t travel to the Cayman Islands this year since he broke quarantine while infected with the coronavirus back in October .
Tellingly , Chris violated COVID rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo , while lecturing everyone else to strictly follow them .
Otherwise , they ’ re murderers !
Unlike Skylar Mack , Chris Cuomo has never apologized for breaking the rules or even acknowledged the incident .
Naturally , the left-wing sheep that is our mainstream media hasn ’ t held Cuomo ’ s feet to the fire .
The irony of Cayman officials harshly punishing a lovesick teen for breaching local guidelines is comical when you consider that the British-owned island has long been an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laundering .
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In yet another example of government overreach, an American teenager and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in a Cayman Islands jail for violating local quarantine rules.
Skylar Mack, 18, of Georgia, broke her two-week quarantine after two days because she wanted to watch her boyfriend, Vanjae Ramgeet — a 24-year-old jet ski racer from the Cayman Islands — compete in a local race on Nov. 29, People reported.
Under Cayman’s coronavirus guidelines, travelers are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine-in-residence upon arriving on the island.
Mack pled guilty to removing her geo-fencing bracelet and breaking quarantine for seven hours in order to watch her boyfriend compete in a local jet-ski race. He pled guilty to aiding and abetting her.
The couple was initially sentenced to a fine and community service by Magistrate Angelyn Hernandez.
However, Patrick Moran, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the Cayman Islands, appealed the sentence. He claimed it was too lenient and therefore, unlikely to deter others from breaching COVID guidelines.
Moran then sought prison terms for Mack and Ramgeet for the nonviolent transgression. Neither were infected with COVID-19 when Mack breached quarantine.
“These offenses should have been met with far more stringent measures,” Moran told the judge, as reported by the Cayman Compass. “When it comes to a matter of deterrence, the sentences imposed are likely to have little to no effect on other like-minded individuals.”
Moran argued that the couple should have been sentenced to jail and a larger fine than they originally received.
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“These offences should have attracted a custodial sentence and, subject to their ability to raise the funds, they should have attracted a greater financial penalty over and above that of the costs of the Crown picking up the pieces,” he said.
Defense attorney Jonathan Hughes told the court that his clients had already paid their dues and that seeking jail terms for Mack and Ramgeet was over-the-top.
“There is no way that it can be right that a custodial sentence is imposed for a first-time offense on an 18-year-old defendant, who entered an early guilty plea,” Hughes said. “Ms. Mack has paid her fine in full from her savings, which resulted in a significant portion of her funds being depleted.”
Hughes also pointed out that Mack, a college student, has been barraged with hate mail and death threats as a result of the negative publicity surrounding her case.
Hughes added that this incident “has even impacted her father, who is also a professional jet-ski rider and has now lost sponsorship because of it.”
Meanwhile, Ramgeet was forced to return the trophy and prize money he won at the race and was stripped of his victory. He’s also barred from competing in several early races in 2021 and was required to write a formal apology to the Cayman Islands.
On Tuesday, Justice Roger Chapple overturned the community service given by the Magistrate and sentenced Mack and Ramgeet to four months in prison.
The judge said that “Mack had committed a planned, selfish act and there was no alternative to a custodial sentence, despite her age, good character, admissions and her circumstances. He added that Ramgeet was older and should have known better when he assisted his girlfriend to attend the Jet Ski event where she was ultimately arrested,” according to the Cayman News Service.
“Hughes said the sentence is the first of its kind, adding that Mack’s family is concerned: ‘They’re worried for her because she’s in prison in a foreign country on her own. While this is something she brought on herself, it’s very distressing for her,'” the attorney told WSB-TV.
The couple are the first to be sentenced under the law that focuses on COVID-19 violators. Originally, the law gave out a $2,400 fine and six months in prison, however, it was amended to a $12,000 fine and two years in prison, according to WSB-TV.
It’s a good thing that CNN’s Chris Cuomo didn’t travel to the Cayman Islands this year since he broke quarantine while infected with the coronavirus back in October.
Tellingly, Chris violated COVID rules put in place by his own brother, Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, while lecturing everyone else to strictly follow them. Otherwise, they’re murderers!
Unlike Skylar Mack, Chris Cuomo has never apologized for breaking the rules or even acknowledged the incident. Naturally, the left-wing sheep that is our mainstream media hasn’t held Cuomo’s feet to the fire.
The irony of Cayman officials harshly punishing a lovesick teen for breaching local guidelines is comical when you consider that the British-owned island has long been an international haven for tax evasion and money laundering.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--ATF Decision on Pistols Could Put Millions of Gun Owners in Legal Jeopardy

Confusing new guidance issued by the federal Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives on Friday signals the agency could soon go after some popular gun accessories , and that might put millions of gun owners in a precarious position .
The ATF might target the legality of pistol braces , which are most commonly associated with AR-15 pistols .
In a document posted Friday on the Federal Register , the bureau laid out that it could soon move to put pistol braces under the control of the National Firearms Act of 1934 .
For some background , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firearms to be registered by their owners , who might also be forced to pay a $ 200 tax stamp .
The legislation was designed to go after short-barreled shotguns and rifles , which were commonly used in high-profile crimes during that era .
But Bonnie and Clyde have both been dead since 1934 , as has famed bank robber Pretty Boy Floyd .
The actions of Great Depression-era criminals sent the government into a frenzy to regulate some firearms , and now , decades later , lawful owners of pistol braces might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the outdated law .
The ATF , an arm of the Justice Department , has used the 84-year-old law to go after firearms for decades .
The bureau ’ s at-times militant gun control enforcement tactics turned deadly in 1993 in Waco , Texas , if you for some reason hadn ’ t heard .
The agency hasn ’ t signaled it ’ s ready to put owners of the stabilization devices under siege , but that doesn ’ t mean there isn ’ t the potential for trouble .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on pistol braces , millions of owners of the devices might be left with only a few alternatives .
Those include paying the tax stamp and registering the weapon .
Other options could include destroying their hardware , turning it over to the feds or ignoring potential new guidance and being in violation of federal law .
The situation is confusing , as the document from the agency is unclear on what devices it would target .
“ ATF ’ s longstanding and publicly known position is that a firearm does not evade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firearm is configured with a device marketed as a ‘ stabilizing brace ’ or ‘ arm brace , ' ” the ATF post said .
“ When an accessory and a weapon ’ s objective design features , taken together , are not consistent with use of the accessory as an arm brace , that is , not to stabilize a handgun when being operated with one hand , such weapon , configured with the accessory may fall within the scope of the NFA , particularly where the accessory functions as a shoulder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ATF must evaluate whether a particular firearm configured with a stabilizing brace bears the objective features of a firearm designed and intended to be fired from the shoulder , and thus subject to the NFA , on a case-by-case basis.
” That “ case-by-case basis ” line is perhaps most confusing , as millions of owners of the pistol braces might find themselves in the unclear position of not knowing whether they are in violation of firearms laws .
The Washington Free Beacon explained the situation with some degree of clarity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guns Before Getting in Office : 'It 's Past Time' “ The controversy stems from how federal law distinguishes between short-barrel rifles and shotguns , both of which must be registered and require a $ 200 tax stamp , and pistols that do not require either .
The key component is whether a firearm is designed to be pressed against the shooter ’ s shoulder , ” the outlet ’ s Stephen Gutowski reported .
If you ’ re wondering just exactly what a pistol brace is , the popular YouTube firearms channel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in the video below .
The devices are particularly useful in helping persons with disabilities fire weapons while using only one arm .
As the video points out , the ATF contends that AR-15 pistols , when shoulder-fired , are considered to be illegal short-barreled rifles and not pistols — thus the invocation of the NFA .
The Free Beacon spoke with Erich Pratt , senior vice president of Gun Owners of America , who said the “ ATF has gone off into the deep end.
” Pratt vowed to fight any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ braces .
“ GOA will rally the grassroots to fight these regulations , and if they eventually go into effect , we will commence immediate legal action to protect gun owners , ” he said .
The National Rifle Association additionally excoriated the ATF in a statement , asserting the bureau appears ready to carry out an assault on Second Amendment rights on behalf of anti-firearms Democrats .
“ By completely changing course on earlier decisions , [ the ATF ] has signaled that it is ready and eager to collaborate with Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ control extremists to infringe on our Second Amendment rights , ” it said .
The NRA added , “ Gun owners know elections have consequences .
This is why we must all fight to protect the pro-gun Senate majority in the run-off races in Georgia.
” The Free Beacon estimated there might be as many as 4 million pistol braces in private hands .
A decision by the ATF could potentially turn those millions of previously law-abiding gun owners into criminals overnight .
The ATF noted in the document published Friday that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving forward with the pistol brace regulations .
Comments will be accepted by the agency until Jan. 4 .
“ ATF publishes this notice to inform and invite comment from the industry and public on the proposed guidance , Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘ Stabilizing Braces , ’ prior to issuing a final document , ” the bureau said .
“ Upon issuance of final guidance , ATF will provide additional information to aid persons and companies in complying with Federal laws and regulations.
” The NRA and GOA are taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously .
If you wish to weigh in , the time is now .
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UPDATE, Dec. 23, 2020: Several days after publication of this story, the ATF withdrew its Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with “Stabilizing Braces” guidance. This article, and its headlines, remain as published.
Confusing new guidance issued by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Friday signals the agency could soon go after some popular gun accessories, and that might put millions of gun owners in a precarious position.
The ATF might target the legality of pistol braces, which are most commonly associated with AR-15 pistols. In a document posted Friday on the Federal Register, the bureau laid out that it could soon move to put pistol braces under the control of the National Firearms Act of 1934.
For some background, the 1934 gun control law requires certain firearms to be registered by their owners, who might also be forced to pay a $200 tax stamp. The legislation was designed to go after short-barreled shotguns and rifles, which were commonly used in high-profile crimes during that era.
But Bonnie and Clyde have both been dead since 1934, as has famed bank robber Pretty Boy Floyd. The actions of Great Depression-era criminals sent the government into a frenzy to regulate some firearms, and now, decades later, lawful owners of pistol braces might find themselves in a heap of trouble because of the outdated law.
The ATF, an arm of the Justice Department, has used the 84-year-old law to go after firearms for decades. The bureau’s at-times militant gun control enforcement tactics turned deadly in 1993 in Waco, Texas, if you for some reason hadn’t heard.
The agency hasn’t signaled it’s ready to put owners of the stabilization devices under siege, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t the potential for trouble.
In the ATF’s potential coming assault on pistol braces, millions of owners of the devices might be left with only a few alternatives. Those include paying the tax stamp and registering the weapon. Other options could include destroying their hardware, turning it over to the feds or ignoring potential new guidance and being in violation of federal law.
The situation is confusing, as the document from the agency is unclear on what devices it would target.
“ATF’s longstanding and publicly known position is that a firearm does not evade classification under the NFA merely because the firearm is configured with a device marketed as a ‘stabilizing brace’ or ‘arm brace,'” the ATF post said. “When an accessory and a weapon’s objective design features, taken together, are not consistent with use of the accessory as an arm brace, that is, not to stabilize a handgun when being operated with one hand, such weapon, configured with the accessory may fall within the scope of the NFA, particularly where the accessory functions as a shoulder stock for the weapon.
“Accordingly, ATF must evaluate whether a particular firearm configured with a stabilizing brace bears the objective features of a firearm designed and intended to be fired from the shoulder, and thus subject to the NFA, on a case-by-case basis.”
ATF post by The Western Journal
That “case-by-case basis” line is perhaps most confusing, as millions of owners of the pistol braces might find themselves in the unclear position of not knowing whether they are in violation of firearms laws.
The Washington Free Beacon explained the situation with some degree of clarity.
Do you support the ATF's new stance on pistol braces? Yes No
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“The controversy stems from how federal law distinguishes between short-barrel rifles and shotguns, both of which must be registered and require a $200 tax stamp, and pistols that do not require either. The key component is whether a firearm is designed to be pressed against the shooter’s shoulder,” the outlet’s Stephen Gutowski reported.
If you’re wondering just exactly what a pistol brace is, the popular YouTube firearms channel Gun Talk Media demonstrates how to use one in the video below. The devices are particularly useful in helping persons with disabilities fire weapons while using only one arm.
As the video points out, the ATF contends that AR-15 pistols, when shoulder-fired, are considered to be illegal short-barreled rifles and not pistols — thus the invocation of the NFA.
The Free Beacon spoke with Erich Pratt, senior vice president of Gun Owners of America, who said the “ATF has gone off into the deep end.” Pratt vowed to fight any ATF decisions to clamp down on pistol braces.
“GOA will rally the grassroots to fight these regulations, and if they eventually go into effect, we will commence immediate legal action to protect gun owners,” he said.
The National Rifle Association additionally excoriated the ATF in a statement, asserting the bureau appears ready to carry out an assault on Second Amendment rights on behalf of anti-firearms Democrats.
“By completely changing course on earlier decisions, [the ATF] has signaled that it is ready and eager to collaborate with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and other gun control extremists to infringe on our Second Amendment rights,” it said.
The NRA added, “Gun owners know elections have consequences. This is why we must all fight to protect the pro-gun Senate majority in the run-off races in Georgia.”
(2/2) The @NRA will fight these aggressive anti-gun actions on pistol stabilizing braces and Polymer80. Gun owners know elections have consequences. This is why we must all fight to protect the pro-gun Senate majority in the run-off races in Georgia. — NRA (@NRA) December 17, 2020
The Free Beacon estimated there might be as many as 4 million pistol braces in private hands. A decision by the ATF could potentially turn those millions of previously law-abiding gun owners into criminals overnight.
The ATF noted in the document published Friday that it is seeking comments from the public before moving forward with the pistol brace regulations. Comments will be accepted by the agency until Jan. 4.
“ATF publishes this notice to inform and invite comment from the industry and public on the proposed guidance, Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘Stabilizing Braces,’ prior to issuing a final document,” the bureau said. “Upon issuance of final guidance, ATF will provide additional information to aid persons and companies in complying with Federal laws and regulations.”
The NRA and GOA are taking the potential for action against pistol braces seriously. If you wish to weigh in, the time is now.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--‘WJ Live’: Can You Have Peace After a Year Like 2020?

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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Dem Rep Spurns Her Party, Introduces Bills Protecting Abortion Survivors and ‘Pain-Capable’ Preborn

Dem Rep Spurns Her Party, Introduces Bills Protecting Abortion Survivors and ‘Pain-Capable’ Preborn Children

The Democratic Party conceded to the moral quandary of abortion in the 1990s by stating in its platform that the procedure should be “ safe , legal and rare.
” As it embraced a more radical abortion stance , however , it dropped “ rare ” from the phrase , and many Democrats came to feel the party was taking them for granted .
When fringe figures restructured abortion into a symbolic debate about women ’ s autonomy and freedom , they left pro-life party members without a political home as a result of their support for the sanctity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreshadowed in 2016 , when pro-life Democrats Kristen Day and Charles Camosy expressed their frustrations in a Los Angeles Times Op-Ed , suggesting the party ’ s increasingly progressive stance “ effectively marginalizes the voices of 21 million pro-life Democrats.
” “ The party that is supposedly on the side of justice for the vulnerable no longer welcomes those of us who # ChooseBoth , ” the pair wrote .
“ That is , those of us who want the government to protect and support prenatal children and their mothers.
” Two recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii could be a step in the right direction when it comes to striking a balance between opposing elements within the party .
In fact , the bills introduced in the House of Representatives this month — HR 8923 and HR 8939 — also could be a starting point for the bipartisan implementation of basic restrictions on abortion .
The text of the first bill says it would amend Title 18 of the U.S. Criminal Code “ to ensure a health care practitioner exercises the proper degree of care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
” A week after introducing that bill , Gabbard proposed legislation that would prevent abortions from being performed on pre-born children who are capable of feeling pain during the procedure .
This is not the only time Gabbard , a 39-year-old Iraq War veteran , has stood at odds with the rest of her caucus to secure common-sense protections for specific interests .
Also this month , the congresswoman introduced the “ Protect Women ’ s Sports Act , ” which would prevent males who identify as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depriving them of scholarship opportunities and awards .
Gabbard ’ s willingness to depart from her peers has pleased groups like Democrats for Life of America and Pro-Life San Francisco .
DFLA , for its part , created petitions urging Congress to support the legislation , writing on Facebook , “ Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard introduced her SECOND Pro-Life bill this week , which would amend Title 18 of the U.S. code to give pain-capable fetuses rights under the law.
” Pro-Life San Francisco similarly celebrated the development , calling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for UCSF ’ s most vulnerable victims of fetal organ harvesting , and we are inspired to see them originate from a left-leaning national legislator.
” The group also declared that the “ future of California , the Democratic Party , and all of America is pro-life !
” It is worth remembering , however , that according to Vote Smart , Gabbard has a 100 percent pro-choice voting record and has voted against pro-life resolutions similar to the ones being brought to the table by her team .
In a 2019 appearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gabbard told host Dave Rubin that she used to be pro-life but now holds “ a more libertarian position on the issue.
” The representative did not shy away from voicing support for “ some restrictions ” on abortion , suggesting her Democratic colleagues are “ going so crazy with pushing how much later the abortion can be.
” She went on to say that the party ’ s “ radical ” streak had made her “ challenge her own beliefs.
” Such explanations have not prevented Gabbard from facing criticism from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writer Jill Filipovic tweeted this month that Gabbard ’ s born-alive bill “ criminalizes doctors , vilifies women , and fear-mongers about abortion.
” She also called the bill “ redundant , ” saying there are already legal protections to safeguard infants in the “ infinitesimally rare cases they are born after attempted abortions.
” What Filipovic was likely referring to is the Born Alive Infant Protection Act of 2002 , which classified born alive children as human beings — but did not specify the level of treatment they ’ re entitled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention further points to the need for such legislation : The 11-year study found that 143 babies were left to die after initially surviving a botched abortion .
The data suggest this number was an underestimation .
With the full language of Gabbard ’ s second bill not made public as of Friday , it is not clear where the legislation defines fetal pain , but several recent medical studies suggest a need to examine the issue further .
A March 2017 study published in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preborn humans have an adult-like nervous system as early as the first trimester , while the BMJ Journal of Medical Ethics uncovered just this year that fetal pain may be possible as early as 13 weeks .
While Gabbard ’ s fetal pain bill might expose the morally objectionable nature of abortion in some scenarios , her proposal still conflates the immorality of abortion with the preborn ’ s capacity to feel pain .
No matter whether a baby in the womb dies with or without pain , abortion is wrong .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innocent human being .
The best thing that can be said about these legislative steps is that they represent a promising start .
But there is still a long way to go when it comes to validating the human rights of children in the womb .
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The Democratic Party conceded to the moral quandary of abortion in the 1990s by stating in its platform that the procedure should be “safe, legal and rare.” As it embraced a more radical abortion stance, however, it dropped “rare” from the phrase, and many Democrats came to feel the party was taking them for granted.
When fringe figures restructured abortion into a symbolic debate about women’s autonomy and freedom, they left pro-life party members without a political home as a result of their support for the sanctity of life.
This failure to connect was foreshadowed in 2016, when pro-life Democrats Kristen Day and Charles Camosy expressed their frustrations in a Los Angeles Times Op-Ed, suggesting the party’s increasingly progressive stance “effectively marginalizes the voices of 21 million pro-life Democrats.”
“The party that is supposedly on the side of justice for the vulnerable no longer welcomes those of us who #ChooseBoth,” the pair wrote. “That is, those of us who want the government to protect and support prenatal children and their mothers.”
Two recent pieces of pro-life legislation proposed by Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii could be a step in the right direction when it comes to striking a balance between opposing elements within the party.
In fact, the bills introduced in the House of Representatives this month — HR 8923 and HR 8939 — also could be a starting point for the bipartisan implementation of basic restrictions on abortion.
The text of the first bill says it would amend Title 18 of the U.S. Criminal Code “to ensure a health care practitioner exercises the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.”
A week after introducing that bill, Gabbard proposed legislation that would prevent abortions from being performed on pre-born children who are capable of feeling pain during the procedure.
This is not the only time Gabbard, a 39-year-old Iraq War veteran, has stood at odds with the rest of her caucus to secure common-sense protections for specific interests.
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Also this month, the congresswoman introduced the “Protect Women’s Sports Act,” which would prevent males who identify as female from competing with female athletes and depriving them of scholarship opportunities and awards.
Gabbard’s willingness to depart from her peers has pleased groups like Democrats for Life of America and Pro-Life San Francisco.
DFLA, for its part, created petitions urging Congress to support the legislation, writing on Facebook, “Former Democratic Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard introduced her SECOND Pro-Life bill this week, which would amend Title 18 of the U.S. code to give pain-capable fetuses rights under the law.”
Pro-Life San Francisco similarly celebrated the development, calling the legislation, “fundamental to ensuring justice for UCSF’s most vulnerable victims of fetal organ harvesting, and we are inspired to see them originate from a left-leaning national legislator.”
The group also declared that the “future of California, the Democratic Party, and all of America is pro-life!”
It is worth remembering, however, that according to Vote Smart, Gabbard has a 100 percent pro-choice voting record and has voted against pro-life resolutions similar to the ones being brought to the table by her team.
In a 2019 appearance on the “Rubin Report,” Gabbard told host Dave Rubin that she used to be pro-life but now holds “a more libertarian position on the issue.”
The representative did not shy away from voicing support for “some restrictions” on abortion, suggesting her Democratic colleagues are “going so crazy with pushing how much later the abortion can be.” She went on to say that the party’s “radical” streak had made her “challenge her own beliefs.”
Such explanations have not prevented Gabbard from facing criticism from the left for her recent proposals.
Feminist writer Jill Filipovic tweeted this month that Gabbard’s born-alive bill “criminalizes doctors, vilifies women, and fear-mongers about abortion.” She also called the bill “redundant,” saying there are already legal protections to safeguard infants in the “infinitesimally rare cases they are born after attempted abortions.”
Tulsi Gabbard also introduced a redundant bill that claims to protect infants in the infinitesimally rare cases they are born after attempted abortions (infants are already legally protected) but in fact just criminalizes doctors, vilifies women, and fear-mongers about abortion. — Jill Filipovic (@JillFilipovic) December 11, 2020
What Filipovic was likely referring to is the Born Alive Infant Protection Act of 2002, which classified born alive children as human beings — but did not specify the level of treatment they’re entitled to or include related provider penalties.
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention further points to the need for such legislation: The 11-year study found that 143 babies were left to die after initially surviving a botched abortion. The data suggest this number was an underestimation.
With the full language of Gabbard’s second bill not made public as of Friday, it is not clear where the legislation defines fetal pain, but several recent medical studies suggest a need to examine the issue further.
A March 2017 study published in the biological research journal Cell concluded that preborn humans have an adult-like nervous system as early as the first trimester, while the BMJ Journal of Medical Ethics uncovered just this year that fetal pain may be possible as early as 13 weeks.
While Gabbard’s fetal pain bill might expose the morally objectionable nature of abortion in some scenarios, her proposal still conflates the immorality of abortion with the preborn’s capacity to feel pain.
No matter whether a baby in the womb dies with or without pain, abortion is wrong. The procedure intentionally ends the life of an innocent human being.
The best thing that can be said about these legislative steps is that they represent a promising start. But there is still a long way to go when it comes to validating the human rights of children in the womb.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Twitter Quick To Pounce on Trump, Apparently Doesn’t Care About Genocide Propaganda

Twitter ’ s censorship policies have always appeared to be one-sided .
While the social media giant has always been quick to censor President Donald Trump , often labeling his tweets as “ misleading , ” Twitter seems much more hesitant to pull the censorship trigger when it comes to propaganda promoted by the Chinese Communist Party .
On Dec. 10 , the Chinese government posted multiple tweets attempting to refute the notion that it is currently enacting a cultural genocide of the Uighur population , a Muslim-majority cultural minority in China native to the country ’ s Xinjiang region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy the same rights .
It is completely independent choice of each citizen to believe in , or not believe in , any religion , ” the official Twitter account of China ’ s U.S. embassy wrote .
“ The efforts in counter-terrorism and deradicalization in Xinjiang have never targeted any specific religion or ethnic group , and devout religious believers are never equated with extremists.
” The tweets both linked to a transcript of a news conference from the only official news website of Xinjiang denying that the Uigurs are “ a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a statement has “ no support of facts or evidence.
” In spite of these claims , overwhelming evidence from multiple reports across the political spectrum confirms that the genocide is currently ongoing .
Uighurs are reportedly being forced into re-education camps , prisons and labor factories .
RELATED : American Teen Jailed for 4 Months for Violating COVID Rules in Cayman Islands Even the U.S. State Department confirmed the truth in July when spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said “ this is one of the most disturbing stories in the world.
” “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened to the [ Uighur ] people , this is potentially the worst crime that we have seen since the Holocaust , ” Ortagus said .
Nevertheless , Twitter allowed the Chinese government to post multiple tweets denying the existence of the Uighur genocide .
Many of Trump ’ s tweets have been flagged for violating the platform ’ s “ Civic integrity policy ” which states that users may not share “ false or misleading content ” in relation to “ political elections , ” “ censuses ” and “ major referenda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s comments on election fraud are thus far unsubstantiated , Trump ’ s comments can not be accurately described as “ false or misleading , ” given that numerous affidavits testifying to various types of election fraud have been filed in courts in several swing states .
Whether or not those accusations turn out to be true , these affidavits constitute evidence of fraud .
Therefore , Trump ’ s comments are not baseless , false or misleading .
They are his opinion of the facts .
Although the tweets from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to civic processes , they definitely qualify as “ false ” and “ misleading.
” If Twitter sincerely hopes to limit “ misleading information ” on its platform , narrowing the scope of censorship to the arena of civic processes is an odd choice .
After all , what ’ s more important : elections , or the genocide of an ethnic minority ?
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Twitter’s censorship policies have always appeared to be one-sided.
While the social media giant has always been quick to censor President Donald Trump, often labeling his tweets as “misleading,” Twitter seems much more hesitant to pull the censorship trigger when it comes to propaganda promoted by the Chinese Communist Party.
On Dec. 10, the Chinese government posted multiple tweets attempting to refute the notion that it is currently enacting a cultural genocide of the Uighur population, a Muslim-majority cultural minority in China native to the country’s Xinjiang region.
In Xinjiang, all citizens enjoy the same rights. It is a completely independent choice of each citizen to believe in, or not believe in, any religion. https://t.co/7kACz4uYgm — Chinese Embassy in US (@ChineseEmbinUS) December 10, 2020
The efforts in counter-terrorism and deradicalization in Xinjiang have never targeted any specific religion or ethnic group, and devout religious believers are never equated with extremists. https://t.co/7kACz4uYgm — Chinese Embassy in US (@ChineseEmbinUS) December 10, 2020
“In Xinjiang, all citizens enjoy the same rights. It is completely independent choice of each citizen to believe in, or not believe in, any religion,” the official Twitter account of China’s U.S. embassy wrote.
“The efforts in counter-terrorism and deradicalization in Xinjiang have never targeted any specific religion or ethnic group, and devout religious believers are never equated with extremists.”
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The tweets both linked to a transcript of a news conference from the only official news website of Xinjiang denying that the Uigurs are “a persecuted people,” and claiming such a statement has “no support of facts or evidence.”
In spite of these claims, overwhelming evidence from multiple reports across the political spectrum confirms that the genocide is currently ongoing.
Uighurs sitting, bound and blindfolded, waiting to be loaded onto train cars and taken — somewhere. Drone footage from an unknown hero in China.#Uighur pic.twitter.com/l9CTfyM2iT — PariahDog?⚖ (@Pdog119) July 15, 2020
Uighurs are reportedly being forced into re-education camps, prisons and labor factories.
Even the U.S. State Department confirmed the truth in July when spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said “this is one of the most disturbing stories in the world.”
The story of what has happened to the Uyghur people over the past few years is one of the most disturbing in the world— this is potentially one of the worst crimes that we have seen since the Holocaust. pic.twitter.com/nD3sEOzrbN — Morgan Ortagus (@statedeptspox) July 6, 2020
“I think when you look at what has happened to the [Uighur] people, this is potentially the worst crime that we have seen since the Holocaust,” Ortagus said.
Nevertheless, Twitter allowed the Chinese government to post multiple tweets denying the existence of the Uighur genocide.
Many of Trump’s tweets have been flagged for violating the platform’s “Civic integrity policy” which states that users may not share “false or misleading content” in relation to “political elections,” “censuses” and “major referenda and ballot initiatives.”
While many of Trump’s comments on election fraud are thus far unsubstantiated, Trump’s comments cannot be accurately described as “false or misleading,” given that numerous affidavits testifying to various types of election fraud have been filed in courts in several swing states.
Whether or not those accusations turn out to be true, these affidavits constitute evidence of fraud. Therefore, Trump’s comments are not baseless, false or misleading. They are his opinion of the facts.
Although the tweets from China’s embassy are not related to civic processes, they definitely qualify as “false” and “misleading.” If Twitter sincerely hopes to limit “misleading information” on its platform, narrowing the scope of censorship to the arena of civic processes is an odd choice.
After all, what’s more important: elections, or the genocide of an ethnic minority?
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--GOP Rep Slams Pelosi for Putting Congress at the Front of the Vaccine Line: ‘Leaders Eat Last’

Rep. Brian Mast on Friday criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for putting members of Congress before the majority of Americans to receive the coronavirus vaccine .
“ Leaders eat last ; it ’ s one of the first lessons a soldier learns as early as basic training , ” the Florida Republican said in a statement after “ Speaker Pelosi stated that she and the rest of Congress would receive the COVID-19 vaccine before the vast majority of the American people.
” “ Speaker Pelosi apparently never learned this lesson — asking Americans to wait to get vaccinated while Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership .
Congress needs to stop treating itself as a special political class , and the mere suggestion that Members of Congress are in any way more important than the very people who gave us the privilege of serving in Congress is appalling.
” “ Being for the people must always mean putting the people before ourselves , ” he added , “ which is why every single American should be able to access the coronavirus vaccine before any Member of Congress.
” In a statement on Thursday , Pelosi revealed members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ According to government continuity guidelines , Congressional Leadership has been informed by the Office of the Attending Physician that Members of the House and Senate are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine , ” Pelosi said .
“ The Attending Physician further stated to Members ‘ My recommendation to you is absolutely unequivocal : there is no reason why you should defer receiving this vaccine.
’ With confidence in the vaccine and at the direction of the Attending Physician , I plan to receive the vaccine in the next few days.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi received Pfizer ’ s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday , CNBC reported .
The attending physician in Congress urged lawmakers to sign up to receive it , citing federal guidelines designed to keep the U.S. government functioning during the pandemic .
“ My recommendation to you is absolutely unequivocal : there is no reason why you should defer receiving this vaccine , ” Dr. Brian Monahan said in a letter to lawmakers Thursday .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also received the vaccine on Friday .
“ As a polio survivor , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the extraordinary promise of hope that vaccines bring , ” the Kentucky Republican said Thursday .
“ I truly hope all Kentuckians and Americans will heed this advice and accept this safe and effective vaccine.
” RELATED : Some COVID Vaccine Recipients Are Being Fitted with Body Metric Tracking Devices After members of Congress receive their vaccination , the Office of the Attending Physician will identify “ continuity-essential staff members ” who will be next in line , Politico reported .
“ The appointing process will then continue until the small vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members .
The issue of the vaccination has divided members of Congress , with some expressing a desire to model good behavior and reassure the public while others fear skipping the line would be seen as a special perk , The Washington Post reported .
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York praised the vaccine in a floor speech Monday , but said , “ I will not skip the line.
” Over 100 members of Congress have either quarantined , tested positive or been exposed to someone with coronavirus , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has not reached a deal on the next COVID relief package that would include billions of dollars needed to distribute the vaccine .
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Rep. Brian Mast on Friday criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for putting members of Congress before the majority of Americans to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
“Leaders eat last; it’s one of the first lessons a soldier learns as early as basic training,” the Florida Republican said in a statement after “Speaker Pelosi stated that she and the rest of Congress would receive the COVID-19 vaccine before the vast majority of the American people.”
“Speaker Pelosi apparently never learned this lesson — asking Americans to wait to get vaccinated while Congress cuts the line is the opposite of leadership. Congress needs to stop treating itself as a special political class, and the mere suggestion that Members of Congress are in any way more important than the very people who gave us the privilege of serving in Congress is appalling.”
“Being for the people must always mean putting the people before ourselves,” he added, “which is why every single American should be able to access the coronavirus vaccine before any Member of Congress.”
In a statement on Thursday, Pelosi revealed members of Congress were eligible for the COVID vaccine.
“According to government continuity guidelines, Congressional Leadership has been informed by the Office of the Attending Physician that Members of the House and Senate are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine,” Pelosi said.
“The Attending Physician further stated to Members ‘My recommendation to you is absolutely unequivocal: there is no reason why you should defer receiving this vaccine.’ With confidence in the vaccine and at the direction of the Attending Physician, I plan to receive the vaccine in the next few days.”
Mast’s statement also came after Pelosi received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, CNBC reported.
The attending physician in Congress urged lawmakers to sign up to receive it, citing federal guidelines designed to keep the U.S. government functioning during the pandemic.
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“My recommendation to you is absolutely unequivocal: there is no reason why you should defer receiving this vaccine,” Dr. Brian Monahan said in a letter to lawmakers Thursday.
“The benefit far exceeds any small risk.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell also received the vaccine on Friday.
“As a polio survivor, I know both the fear of a disease and the extraordinary promise of hope that vaccines bring,” the Kentucky Republican said Thursday.
“I truly hope all Kentuckians and Americans will heed this advice and accept this safe and effective vaccine.”
After members of Congress receive their vaccination, the Office of the Attending Physician will identify “continuity-essential staff members” who will be next in line, Politico reported.
“The appointing process will then continue until the small vaccine supply is exhausted,” Monahan told members.
The issue of the vaccination has divided members of Congress, with some expressing a desire to model good behavior and reassure the public while others fear skipping the line would be seen as a special perk, The Washington Post reported.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York praised the vaccine in a floor speech Monday, but said, “I will not skip the line.”
Over 100 members of Congress have either quarantined, tested positive or been exposed to someone with coronavirus, according to data from GovTrack.
Congress still has not reached a deal on the next COVID relief package that would include billions of dollars needed to distribute the vaccine.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Suspected Thief Ends Up Dead When Woman Spots Him in Her Car

A suspected thief paid the ultimate price when he was caught stealing items from a woman ’ s car in Midland , Texas .
The Midland Police Department said the woman in question was walking to her car at 4 a.m. on Friday morning when she saw the suspect , identified as Jarrod Adron Roberts , allegedly stealing items out of her car , KMID-TV reported .
Determined not to become a victim , the woman allegedly fired her weapon and hit the man .
Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene .
Police detectives interviewed the woman and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been made as of Friday morning .
This is not the only incident occurring this month when a suspected criminal paid the ultimate price for his alleged crimes .
A man was fatally shot by state troopers near Fort Atkinson , Wisconsin , after he allegedly shot at officers , Wisconsin ’ s State Journal reported .
The State Patrol attempted to stop a speeding car on Dec. 9 and the driver fired shots at the officers as he was being pursued .
Road spikes were deployed and the speeding car hit them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ median on the exit of Highway 26 and Highway 12 .
The driver allegedly pulled out a handgun and tried to steal a civilian ’ s car before he was struck by state troopers .
The troopers administered life-saving measures , but Joseph Crawford died of multiple gunshot wounds at the scene .
Crawford was later identified as a suspect in the Monona credit union robbery .
The robbery occurred at a Summit Credit Union .
The suspect , identified as Crawford , entered the bank and forced two employees to open the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Murder After Stunning Attack on Retired Firefighter Is Caught on Camera He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and his getaway car was later identified as the same one involved in the shooting .
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A suspected thief paid the ultimate price when he was caught stealing items from a woman’s car in Midland, Texas.
The Midland Police Department said the woman in question was walking to her car at 4 a.m. on Friday morning when she saw the suspect, identified as Jarrod Adron Roberts, allegedly stealing items out of her car, KMID-TV reported.
Determined not to become a victim, the woman allegedly fired her weapon and hit the man.
Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police detectives interviewed the woman and then she was released. No arrest had been made as of Friday morning.
The investigation remains ongoing.
This is not the only incident occurring this month when a suspected criminal paid the ultimate price for his alleged crimes.
A man was fatally shot by state troopers near Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, after he allegedly shot at officers, Wisconsin’s State Journal reported.
The State Patrol attempted to stop a speeding car on Dec. 9 and the driver fired shots at the officers as he was being pursued.
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Road spikes were deployed and the speeding car hit them, coming to a stop at the median on the exit of Highway 26 and Highway 12.
The driver allegedly pulled out a handgun and tried to steal a civilian’s car before he was struck by state troopers.
The troopers administered life-saving measures, but Joseph Crawford died of multiple gunshot wounds at the scene.
Crawford was later identified as a suspect in the Monona credit union robbery.
The robbery occurred at a Summit Credit Union. The suspect, identified as Crawford, entered the bank and forced two employees to open the vault.
He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and his getaway car was later identified as the same one involved in the shooting.
Both investigations remain ongoing and the findings will be turned over to the Jefferson County District Attorney who will decide if the officer shooting was justified.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Report: Pentagon Abruptly Halts Biden Transition Briefings

Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller abruptly ordered a Pentagon-wide halt to cooperation with presumptive President-elect Joe Biden ’ s transition team , shocking Defense Department officials , according to a report .
Senior Trump administration officials told Axios that they were unsure what induced Miller ’ s action , or if President Donald Trump approved of the sudden standstill .
Meetings between the Trump administration and Biden ’ s team have been ongoing since late November .
On Thursday night , however , Miller ordered all scheduled transition meetings to be canceled , according to Axios .
“ We had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the schedule today and next week , ” a senior Defense Department official told Axios .
“ The DOD staff working the meetings were overwhelmed by the number of meetings.
” Washington Post reporter Dan Lamothe said on Twitter that there had been as many as 20 transition meetings per day .
The Defense Department official added to Axios , “ These same senior leaders needed to do their day jobs and were being consumed by transition activities .
… With the holidays we are taking a knee for two weeks .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Although the meetings were reportedly canceled and rescheduled , other transition activities like answering requests for information were uninterrupted , according to Business Insider .
Miller cast doubt on some aspects of Axios ’ report in a statement .
“ At no time has the Department cancelled or declined any interview , ” he said .
“ After the mutually-agreed upon holiday , which begins tomorrow , we will continue with the transition and rescheduled meetings from today.
” But Biden transition director Yohannes Abraham claimed this was untrue , telling reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was no mutually agreed-upon holiday break.
” Miller was appointed on Nov. 9 after Trump fired former Defense Secretary Mark Esper .
“ I am pleased to announce that Christopher C. Miller , the highly respected Director of the National Counterterrorism Center ( unanimously confirmed by the Senate ) , will be Acting Secretary of Defense , effective immediately , ” Trump tweeted .
“ Chris will do a GREAT job !
Mark Esper has been terminated .
I would like to thank him for his service.
” In a series of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidential election , Trump announced he was recommending that the General Services Administration make federal resources available to the Biden transition team , but added he wasn ’ t giving up on the legal fight over election results .
Numerous affidavits testifying to various types of election fraud have been filed in courts in several swing states .
These affidavits constitute evidence of fraud , but those allegations have yet to be proven in court .
Legal action on behalf of the Trump administration remains ongoing .
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Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller abruptly ordered a Pentagon-wide halt to cooperation with presumptive President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team, shocking Defense Department officials, according to a report.
Senior Trump administration officials told Axios that they were unsure what induced Miller’s action, or if President Donald Trump approved of the sudden standstill.
Meetings between the Trump administration and Biden’s team have been ongoing since late November.
On Thursday night, however, Miller ordered all scheduled transition meetings to be canceled, according to Axios.
“We had fewer than two dozen remaining meetings on the schedule today and next week,” a senior Defense Department official told Axios. “The DOD staff working the meetings were overwhelmed by the number of meetings.”
Washington Post reporter Dan Lamothe said on Twitter that there had been as many as 20 transition meetings per day.
Can confirm all meetings were canceled today. Senior U.S. official with knowledge of process says Miller made the call after senior legal officials at Pentagon raised concern that they can’t keep up with all demands. There have been up to 20 meetings per day, source says. https://t.co/CwVC3ytcfb — Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) December 18, 2020
The Defense Department official added to Axios, “These same senior leaders needed to do their day jobs and were being consumed by transition activities. … With the holidays we are taking a knee for two weeks. We are still committed to a productive transition.”
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Although the meetings were reportedly canceled and rescheduled, other transition activities like answering requests for information were uninterrupted, according to Business Insider.
Miller cast doubt on some aspects of Axios’ report in a statement.
“At no time has the Department cancelled or declined any interview,” he said. “After the mutually-agreed upon holiday, which begins tomorrow, we will continue with the transition and rescheduled meetings from today.”
But Biden transition director Yohannes Abraham claimed this was untrue, telling reporters: “Let me be clear: there was no mutually agreed-upon holiday break.”
Miller was appointed on Nov. 9 after Trump fired former Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
“I am pleased to announce that Christopher C. Miller, the highly respected Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (unanimously confirmed by the Senate), will be Acting Secretary of Defense, effective immediately,” Trump tweeted.
“Chris will do a GREAT job! Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service.”
…Chris will do a GREAT job! Mark Esper has been terminated. I would like to thank him for his service. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 9, 2020
In a series of tweets 20 days after the Nov. 3 presidential election, Trump announced he was recommending that the General Services Administration make federal resources available to the Biden transition team, but added he wasn’t giving up on the legal fight over election results.
Numerous affidavits testifying to various types of election fraud have been filed in courts in several swing states.
These affidavits constitute evidence of fraud, but those allegations have yet to be proven in court. Legal action on behalf of the Trump administration remains ongoing.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Supreme Court Hands Trump Temporary Win Over Blue States

The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration a temporary win as it allotted a few more weeks for the administration to try to keep undocumented immigrants from the census count , which will be used to restructure congressional districts next year .
The court heard arguments on Nov. 30 regarding the exclusion of those who are in the country unlawfully with regard to determining each state ’ s share of the 435 House seats , USA Today reported .
The decision was unsigned , but the three liberal justices dissented and said the policy was unlawful .
“ At present @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and speculation that impede judicial review , ” the court ’ s majority opinion said .
“ To begin with , the policy may not prove feasible to implement in any manner whatsoever , let alone in a manner substantially likely to harm any of the plaintiffs here.
” The majority added , “ Everyone agrees by now that the government can not feasibly implement the memorandum by excluding the estimated 10.5 million aliens without lawful status.
” Associate Justice Stephen Breyer , writing for the other two liberal justices and himself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the policy now .
“ The plain meaning of the governing statutes , decades of historical practice , and uniform interpretations from all three branches of government demonstrate that aliens without lawful status can not be excluded from the decennial census solely on account of that status , ” Breyer said .
“ The government ’ s effort to remove them from the apportionment base is unlawful , and I believe this court should say so.
” The justices will have to hear and decide the case quickly in order to stay on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross ’ census report is due on Dec. 31 and Trump has 10 days after receiving it to report to Congress the number of House seats each state is allotted .
The Census finished counting the population in October and is expected to deliver results by the end of the year .
In a July memorandum , Trump ordered that illegal aliens not be considered by the Census numbers when used to allocate representation .
“ For the purpose of the reapportionment of Representatives following the 2020 census , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to exclude from the apportionment base aliens who are not in a lawful immigration status under the Immigration and Nationality Act , ” the memo said .
“ Excluding these illegal aliens from the apportionment base is more consonant with the principles of representative democracy underpinning our system of Government.
” RELATED : Supreme Court Throws Out Challenge to Trump 's Plan To Keep Illegal Aliens Out of Census The memo added , “ Affording congressional representation , and therefore formal political influence , to States on account of the presence within their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the steps to secure a lawful immigration status under our laws undermines those principles.
” The Supreme Court took up the case after a coalition of 22 states , led by New York , sued the Trump administration after it announced the policy .
If the plan is implemented , states like California could lose seats in the House of Representatives .
The policy could also alter how $ 1.5 trillion in federal funds is distributed , according to USA Today .
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The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration a temporary win as it allotted a few more weeks for the administration to try to keep undocumented immigrants from the census count, which will be used to restructure congressional districts next year.
The court heard arguments on Nov. 30 regarding the exclusion of those who are in the country unlawfully with regard to determining each state’s share of the 435 House seats, USA Today reported.
The decision was unsigned, but the three liberal justices dissented and said the policy was unlawful.
“At present, this case is riddled with contingencies and speculation that impede judicial review,” the court’s majority opinion said.
“To begin with, the policy may not prove feasible to implement in any manner whatsoever, let alone in a manner substantially likely to harm any of the plaintiffs here.”
The majority added, “Everyone agrees by now that the government cannot feasibly implement the memorandum by excluding the estimated 10.5 million aliens without lawful status.”
Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, writing for the other two liberal justices and himself, said the court needed to strike down the policy now.
“The plain meaning of the governing statutes, decades of historical practice, and uniform interpretations from all three branches of government demonstrate that aliens without lawful status cannot be excluded from the decennial census solely on account of that status,” Breyer said.
“The government’s effort to remove them from the apportionment base is unlawful, and I believe this court should say so.”
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The justices will have to hear and decide the case quickly in order to stay on track with the 2020 census process. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ census report is due on Dec. 31 and Trump has 10 days after receiving it to report to Congress the number of House seats each state is allotted.
The Census finished counting the population in October and is expected to deliver results by the end of the year.
In a July memorandum, Trump ordered that illegal aliens not be considered by the Census numbers when used to allocate representation.
“For the purpose of the reapportionment of Representatives following the 2020 census, it is the policy of the United States to exclude from the apportionment base aliens who are not in a lawful immigration status under the Immigration and Nationality Act,” the memo said.
“Excluding these illegal aliens from the apportionment base is more consonant with the principles of representative democracy underpinning our system of Government.”
The memo added, “Affording congressional representation, and therefore formal political influence, to States on account of the presence within their borders of aliens who have not followed the steps to secure a lawful immigration status under our laws undermines those principles.”
The Supreme Court took up the case after a coalition of 22 states, led by New York, sued the Trump administration after it announced the policy.
If the plan is implemented, states like California could lose seats in the House of Representatives. The policy could also alter how $1.5 trillion in federal funds is distributed, according to USA Today.
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Watch: Gas Station Cashier Who Walks Over 5 Miles to Work Each Way Gets Life-Changing Surprise

When Lyft driver David Daniels responded to a request for a ride in November , he had no idea he ’ d meet a ray of sunshine that would help him see the world differently .
The customer , 28-year-old Ed Hays Jr. from Shreveport , Louisiana , was upbeat and excited as he got into the car to go to work that rainy evening .
When Hays got in , Daniels was surprised at his demeanor .
“ It was about 6 o ’ clock at night and it was pouring rain , ” Daniels , 29 , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rainy days , people are normally in a foul mood .
[ Hays ] came in [ my car ] … he was so excited .
I asked , ‘ How ’ s your night going ?
’ He said , ‘ It couldn ’ t be better .
I just found out I got promoted at my job to lead cashier . '
” “ Yeah I ’ m just so excited I had enough money for a Lyft today so I don ’ t have to walk since it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hays telling him in a TikTok video .
As he continued chatting , Daniels learned that his passenger routinely walked the over 11-mile round-trip commute every day .
It took him about an hour and a half one way ( 5.7 miles ) , but he was just thankful to have a job .
“ I said , ‘ Are you kidding me ?
You walk that far every day ? '
” Daniels said .
“ So after walking six miles to work the graveyard shift , he was walking six miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work ethic so impressed Daniels that he wanted to do something life-changing for the man .
So he did what many modern do-gooders do these days : he started a GoFundMe .
He shared the story on TikTok as well , praising Hays ’ character and saying “ we got to get on this man ’ s level.
” Daniels managed to raise $ 5,500 to go toward a set of wheels for 28-year-old Hays , plus an additional $ 2,500 so far that will also be given to him .
With the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at SBC Autos , Daniels secured a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis in great condition for Hays and is working with him to help him get his license .
To say Hays was surprised would be an understatement .
“ I was never expecting all of this , ” the new owner of the car said .
“ I give him all credit for everything he ’ s doing .
He ’ s like a saint.
” RELATED : Elderly Man Found Floating Face Down , Bystander Leaps Into Freezing Water To Save Him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of such an inspiring story .
“ For Ed to get up every morning , rain , sleet or shine , put a smile on … we wanted to help to him get to where he needed to be , ” Witkowski said .
“ We love the great news with everything our country is going through with COVID-19 and to be able to fill a need here , why wouldn ’ t we jump on that and make an impact on our community where we can ?
” Thomas said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week prepping food at a restaurant , has a simple message for those who see him as a shining example of determination and joy .
“ Don ’ t let anything deter you from your goals , ” he said .
“ You can always push through.
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When Lyft driver David Daniels responded to a request for a ride in November, he had no idea he’d meet a ray of sunshine that would help him see the world differently.
The customer, 28-year-old Ed Hays Jr. from Shreveport, Louisiana, was upbeat and excited as he got into the car to go to work that rainy evening. When Hays got in, Daniels was surprised at his demeanor.
“It was about 6 o’clock at night and it was pouring rain,” Daniels, 29, told “Good Morning America.”
“On rainy days, people are normally in a foul mood. [Hays] came in [my car] … he was so excited. I asked, ‘How’s your night going?’ He said, ‘It couldn’t be better. I just found out I got promoted at my job to lead cashier.'”
“Yeah I’m just so excited I had enough money for a Lyft today so I don’t have to walk since it’s pouring down rain,” Daniels recalled Hays telling him in a TikTok video.
As he continued chatting, Daniels learned that his passenger routinely walked the over 11-mile round-trip commute every day. It took him about an hour and a half one way (5.7 miles), but he was just thankful to have a job.
“I said, ‘Are you kidding me? You walk that far every day?'” Daniels said. “So after walking six miles to work the graveyard shift, he was walking six miles back to his house.”
Hays’ work ethic so impressed Daniels that he wanted to do something life-changing for the man. So he did what many modern do-gooders do these days: he started a GoFundMe.
He shared the story on TikTok as well, praising Hays’ character and saying “we got to get on this man’s level.”
Daniels managed to raise $5,500 to go toward a set of wheels for 28-year-old Hays, plus an additional $2,500 so far that will also be given to him. With the help of Beau Witkowski and Derrick Thomas at SBC Autos, Daniels secured a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis in great condition for Hays and is working with him to help him get his license.
To say Hays was surprised would be an understatement.
“I was never expecting all of this,” the new owner of the car said. “I give him all credit for everything he’s doing. He’s like a saint.”
Witkowski and Thomas were happy to be part of such an inspiring story.
“For Ed to get up every morning, rain, sleet or shine, put a smile on … we wanted to help to him get to where he needed to be,” Witkowski said.
“We love the great news with everything our country is going through with COVID-19 and to be able to fill a need here, why wouldn’t we jump on that and make an impact on our community where we can?” Thomas said.
Hays, who also works multiple days a week prepping food at a restaurant, has a simple message for those who see him as a shining example of determination and joy.
“Don’t let anything deter you from your goals,” he said. “You can always push through.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--DOJ: Wanted Chinese Spy Infiltrated Popular US Tech Company To Spy for CCP

A Chinese national working for an American tech company spied on video conference calls at the behest of Chinese intelligence services and shut down calls held to commemorate the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre , the U.S. government announced on Friday .
Justice Department officials said that Xinjiang Jin , also known as Julien Jin , also collected information about the video platform ’ s users , some of whom were in the U.S. , and provided it to Chinese intelligence and law enforcement services .
Jin had close contact with employees of the company and communicated with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A complaint , which was unsealed against Jin on Friday , does not identify the company in question , but says it is headquartered in San Jose , California .
Details in the filing suggest that the company is Zoom , a San Jose-based company that apologized earlier this year for shutting down video conference calls of Chinese dissidents .
A spokesman for Zoom told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the company is reviewing the criminal complaint and will provide a statement later .
Jin , who remains in China , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unlawful conspiracy to transfer means of identification .
John Demers , the assistant attorney general for national security , said that the case shows that U.S. executives are at risk of being influenced by the Chinese government when doing business with Beijing .
“ No company with significant business interests in China is immune from the coercive power of the Chinese Communist Party , ” Demers said in a statement .
The FBI put Jin on its Most Wanted list in November , saying that he worked “ at the behest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security services.
” Prosecutors allege that Jin worked as the chief liaison between the company and the Chinese government ’ s intelligence and law enforcement services .
“ In that capacity , he regularly responded to requests from the [ People ’ s Republic of China ] government for information and to terminate video meetings hosted on [ the company ’ s ] video communications platform , ” the Justice Department said .
According to the complaint , the Chinese government required the American company to install Jin as its liaison and ramp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to continue doing business in China .
The Chinese government required the company to “ proactively monitor communications for content that included the expression of political views unacceptable to the PRC government , ” the complaint says .
Jin ’ s Chinese government contacts tasked him with providing information about users of the U.S. company ’ s video conferencing software , including names , email addresses and IP addresses , the complaint says .
Jin also allegedly terminated at least four video meetings commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre at the behest of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also infiltrated meetings in May and June 2020 in which politically sensitive issues were being discussed .
In order to shut down the meetings , Jin and his co-conspirators fabricated evidence that would violate the video platform ’ s terms of service , according to the complaint .
Jin allegedly used the fabricated evidence to compel the company to terminate the meetings and suspend the users ’ accounts .
To carry out the scheme , Jin and his co-conspirators created fake email accounts in the users ’ names , as well as fake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or child pornographers .
“ The fabricated evidence falsely asserted that the meetings included discussions of child abuse or exploitation , terrorism , racism or incitements to violence , ” the government said .
Chinese government authorities used information collected by Jin as part of an intimidation campaign against dissenters and their families in China , according to the complaint .
“ PRC authorities temporarily detained at least one person who planned to speak during a commemoration meeting.
” In another incident , according to prosecutors , Chinese government agents visited the family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the video meetings “ and directed them to tell the participant to cease speaking out against the PRC government and rather to support socialism and the CCP.
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A Chinese national working for an American tech company spied on video conference calls at the behest of Chinese intelligence services and shut down calls held to commemorate the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the U.S. government announced on Friday.
Justice Department officials said that Xinjiang Jin, also known as Julien Jin, also collected information about the video platform’s users, some of whom were in the U.S., and provided it to Chinese intelligence and law enforcement services.
Jin had close contact with employees of the company and communicated with the company’s chief operating officer.
A complaint, which was unsealed against Jin on Friday, does not identify the company in question, but says it is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Details in the filing suggest that the company is Zoom, a San Jose-based company that apologized earlier this year for shutting down video conference calls of Chinese dissidents.
A spokesman for Zoom told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the company is reviewing the criminal complaint and will provide a statement later.
Jin, who remains in China, is charged with conspiracy to commit interstate harassment and unlawful conspiracy to transfer means of identification.
John Demers, the assistant attorney general for national security, said that the case shows that U.S. executives are at risk of being influenced by the Chinese government when doing business with Beijing.
“No company with significant business interests in China is immune from the coercive power of the Chinese Communist Party,” Demers said in a statement.
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The FBI put Jin on its Most Wanted list in November, saying that he worked “at the behest of the Chinese government’s intelligence and security services.”
Prosecutors allege that Jin worked as the chief liaison between the company and the Chinese government’s intelligence and law enforcement services.
“In that capacity, he regularly responded to requests from the [People’s Republic of China] government for information and to terminate video meetings hosted on [the company’s] video communications platform,” the Justice Department said.
According to the complaint, the Chinese government required the American company to install Jin as its liaison and ramp up its censorship and surveillance efforts in order to continue doing business in China.
The Chinese government required the company to “proactively monitor communications for content that included the expression of political views unacceptable to the PRC government,” the complaint says.
Jin’s Chinese government contacts tasked him with providing information about users of the U.S. company’s video conferencing software, including names, email addresses and IP addresses, the complaint says.
Jin also allegedly terminated at least four video meetings commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre at the behest of the Chinese government.
Jin and co-conspirators also infiltrated meetings in May and June 2020 in which politically sensitive issues were being discussed.
In order to shut down the meetings, Jin and his co-conspirators fabricated evidence that would violate the video platform’s terms of service, according to the complaint.
Jin allegedly used the fabricated evidence to compel the company to terminate the meetings and suspend the users’ accounts.
To carry out the scheme, Jin and his co-conspirators created fake email accounts in the users’ names, as well as fake profiles that suggested they supported terrorist groups or child pornographers.
“The fabricated evidence falsely asserted that the meetings included discussions of child abuse or exploitation, terrorism, racism or incitements to violence,” the government said.
Chinese government authorities used information collected by Jin as part of an intimidation campaign against dissenters and their families in China, according to the complaint.
“PRC authorities temporarily detained at least one person who planned to speak during a commemoration meeting.”
In another incident, according to prosecutors, Chinese government agents visited the family members of a person who took part in the video meetings “and directed them to tell the participant to cease speaking out against the PRC government and rather to support socialism and the CCP.”
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westernjournal--2020-12-18--Iran’s President Has ‘No Doubt’ Biden Will Lift Sanctions

Iran ’ s leaders are ready to be partners with America once again , now that it appears President Donald Trump ’ s time at the helm of the United States is coming to a close .
This week , two of Iran ’ s senior leaders made comments that spoke of a potential thaw in relations with the United States under presumptive President-elect Joe Biden , according to The Washington Post .
In 2018 , Trump withdrew from the Iranian nuclear deal that was signed while Biden was vice president in the Obama administration three years prior .
Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were part of the negotiations for that treaty to major roles in his potential administration .
On Thursday , Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he expects that the sanctions Trump slapped on Iran will fade away with a new potential presidency .
“ I have no doubt that the heroic national resistance of Iran is going to compel the future U.S. government to bow … and the sanctions will be broken , ” he said .
Just one day earlier , Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that if the sanctions Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ correct , wise , Iranian-Islamic [ and ] dignified manner , this should be done.
” “ We should not hesitate for even an hour , ” he said .
There are issues in Iran , however , that could impede the nation from embracing a Biden administration .
Iran ’ s Guardian Council approved legislation this month to expand its nuclear program .
Furthermore , the June presidential election in Iran could result in a new leader even more antagonistic to America than Rouhani .
Khamenei ’ s comments were the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to returning to the nuclear accord before the June presidential elections , provided the U.S. does the same , ” according to Henry Rome , senior analyst at the Eurasia Group , a political risk consulting firm .
Rome believes Khamenei ’ s remarks “ came in the midst of a swirl of contradictory messages.
” “ The supreme leader will need to make additional public comments to indicate a new , defined policy position , ” he told The Post .
“ Khamenei tries to balance competing domestic factions , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his mind in the future.
” And not everyone believes Biden should cozy up to Iran .
RELATED : Iran Sends Mixed Signals to US While Promising 'Harsher Revenge' Biden promised in a September Op-Ed for CNN that “ I will offer Tehran a credible path back to diplomacy .
If Iran returns to strict compliance with the nuclear deal , the United States would rejoin the agreement as a starting point for follow-on negotiations.
” In a Dec. 1 phone interview with The New York Times , Biden argued that diplomacy is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden said that “ the best way to achieve getting some stability in the region ” is to address “ the nuclear program ” issue .
“ In consultation with our allies and partners , we ’ re going to engage in negotiations and follow-on agreements to tighten and lengthen Iran ’ s nuclear constraints , as well as address the missile program , ” he said .
“ The last g—–n thing we need in that part of the world is a buildup of nuclear capability.
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Iran’s leaders are ready to be partners with America once again, now that it appears President Donald Trump’s time at the helm of the United States is coming to a close.
This week, two of Iran’s senior leaders made comments that spoke of a potential thaw in relations with the United States under presumptive President-elect Joe Biden, according to The Washington Post.
In 2018, Trump withdrew from the Iranian nuclear deal that was signed while Biden was vice president in the Obama administration three years prior.
Biden has said he will appoint key figures who were part of the negotiations for that treaty to major roles in his potential administration.
On Thursday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he expects that the sanctions Trump slapped on Iran will fade away with a new potential presidency.
“I have no doubt that the heroic national resistance of Iran is going to compel the future U.S. government to bow … and the sanctions will be broken,” he said.
Just one day earlier, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that if the sanctions Trump imposed “can be lifted in a correct, wise, Iranian-Islamic [and] dignified manner, this should be done.”
“We should not hesitate for even an hour,” he said.
There are issues in Iran, however, that could impede the nation from embracing a Biden administration.
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Iran’s Guardian Council approved legislation this month to expand its nuclear program. Furthermore, the June presidential election in Iran could result in a new leader even more antagonistic to America than Rouhani.
Khamenei’s comments were the “first clear signal that he would be open to returning to the nuclear accord before the June presidential elections, provided the U.S. does the same,” according to Henry Rome, senior analyst at the Eurasia Group, a political risk consulting firm.
Rome believes Khamenei’s remarks “came in the midst of a swirl of contradictory messages.”
“The supreme leader will need to make additional public comments to indicate a new, defined policy position,” he told The Post. “Khamenei tries to balance competing domestic factions, while maintaining maximum flexibility for himself to change his mind in the future.”
And not everyone believes Biden should cozy up to Iran.
Iran’s Rouhani Has No Doubt Joe Biden Will ‘Bow’ to Tehran, Lift Sanctions <<< IF @JoeBiden IS ILLEGALLY INSTALLED AS NEXT #POTUS OUR ENEMIES INCLUDING #Iran #China #Cuba LOOK FORWARD TO @BarackObama-STYLE FREE PASS APPEASEMENT POLICY! https://t.co/pQRe7cKoyg — HANK ?????????? (@HANKSTERevolt) December 17, 2020
.@khamenei_ir:
“Revenge will certainly happen at the right time.”@HassanRouhani:
“#Biden will bow down to the will of the #IslamicRepublic.”@JZarif:
“Allah willing, the US will disappear from the earth.” By what logic @JoeBiden seeks diplomacy with this regime?#Iran pic.twitter.com/OtS31BSZdI — Reza Behrouz ?? (@RBehrouzDO) December 18, 2020
Biden promised in a September Op-Ed for CNN that “I will offer Tehran a credible path back to diplomacy. If Iran returns to strict compliance with the nuclear deal, the United States would rejoin the agreement as a starting point for follow-on negotiations.”
In a Dec. 1 phone interview with The New York Times, Biden argued that diplomacy is the key to peace with Iran.
Biden said that “the best way to achieve getting some stability in the region” is to address “the nuclear program” issue.
“In consultation with our allies and partners, we’re going to engage in negotiations and follow-on agreements to tighten and lengthen Iran’s nuclear constraints, as well as address the missile program,” he said.
“The last g—–n thing we need in that part of the world is a buildup of nuclear capability.”
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