westernjournal--2020-05-31--Barr Issues Announcement on Rioters, Hints Federal Charges Could Be Coming for Some

Rioters using the death of Minnesota man George Floyd as a pretext for causing destruction across America may face the wrath and scrutiny of the Justice Department , Attorney General William Barr said Saturday .
Barr had announced last week that Floyd ’ s death would be investigated by the Justice Department for possible civil rights violations .
Floyd , 46 , died Monday after a Minneapolis police officer kept a knee on Floyd ’ s neck for almost nine minutes .
Although the officer has since been charged in connection with Floyd ’ s death , the incident triggered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent anti-police rioting in major cities across America .
Barr said that some are using the riots as a tactic to attack American society .
“ Unfortunately , with the rioting that is occurring in many of our cities around the country , the voices of peaceful protest are being hijacked by violent radical elements , ” Barr said in a statement posted on the Justice Department ’ s website .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work “ Groups of outside radicals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own separate and violent agenda .
In many places , it appears the violence is planned , organized , and driven by anarchistic and far-left extremists , using Antifa-like tactics , many of whom travel from out of state to promote the violence , ” the statement said .
Barr said the Justice Department is ready to help local areas protect their communities .
“ We must have law and order on our streets and in our communities , and it is the responsibility of the local and state leadership , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence .
The Department of Justice ( including the FBI , Marshals , ATF , and DEA ) , and all of our 93 U.S .
Attorneys across the country , will support these local efforts and take all action necessary to enforce federal law , ” he said in the statement .
Barr added a special warning to those who instigate violence as a means to a political end .
“ In that regard , it is a federal crime to cross state lines or to use interstate facilities to incite or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforce these laws , ” he said in the statement .
In his statement , Barr noted that “ [ t ] he greatness of our nation comes from our commitment to the rule of law , ” and that the process of enforcing the law is moving forward in the Floyd case , “ The outrage of our national community about what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis is real and legitimate .
Accountability for his death must be addressed , and is being addressed , through the regular process of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state and at the federal level , ” the statement said .
“ That system is working and moving at exceptional speed .
Already initial charges have been filed .
That process continues to move forward .
Justice will be served.
” President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the response to rioting in Minneapolis needed to be stronger .
“ They ’ ve got to get tougher .
They ’ ve got to get tougher .
They ’ ve got to be strong .
Honor the memory of George Floyd .
Honor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tougher .
And by being tougher , they will be honoring his memory .
But they can not let [ riots ] happen , ” Trump said , according to a White House media pool report .
He appeared to specifically cite the incident in Minneapolis where a police precinct was overrun by rioters .
“ When I saw a policeman , run by a mayor who I think is probably a very good person — but he ’ s a radical-left mayor — when I saw the policeman running out of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be abandoned and taken over , I ’ ve never seen anything so horrible and stupid in my life .
I ’ ve never seen anything so bad .
And then I see them trying to justify it , ” he said .
Trump said he will intervene if called .
“ We have our military ready , willing , and able if they ever want to call our military .
But we can have troops to the ground very quickly if they ever want our military , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken to Floyd ’ s family .
“ The death of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis was a grave tragedy .
It should never have happened .
It has filled Americans all over the country with horror , anger , and grief , ” Trump said while in Florida for the launch of the SpaceX mission to the International Space Station .
“ Yesterday , I spoke to George ’ s family and expressed the sorrow of our entire nation for their loss .
I stand before you as a friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and peace .
And I stand before you in firm opposition to anyone exploiting this tragedy to loot , rob , attack , and menace .
Healing , not hatred ; justice , not chaos are the mission at hand , ” Trump said .
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Rioters using the death of Minnesota man George Floyd as a pretext for causing destruction across America may face the wrath and scrutiny of the Justice Department, Attorney General William Barr said Saturday.
Barr had announced last week that Floyd’s death would be investigated by the Justice Department for possible civil rights violations.
Floyd, 46, died Monday after a Minneapolis police officer kept a knee on Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes. Although the officer has since been charged in connection with Floyd’s death, the incident triggered mass protests that have since turned into violent anti-police rioting in major cities across America.
Barr said that some are using the riots as a tactic to attack American society.
“Unfortunately, with the rioting that is occurring in many of our cities around the country, the voices of peaceful protest are being hijacked by violent radical elements,” Barr said in a statement posted on the Justice Department’s website.
“Groups of outside radicals and agitators are exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate and violent agenda. In many places, it appears the violence is planned, organized, and driven by anarchistic and far-left extremists, using Antifa-like tactics, many of whom travel from out of state to promote the violence,” the statement said.
Barr said the Justice Department is ready to help local areas protect their communities.
“We must have law and order on our streets and in our communities, and it is the responsibility of the local and state leadership, in the first instance, to halt this violence. The Department of Justice (including the FBI, Marshals, ATF, and DEA), and all of our 93 U.S. Attorneys across the country, will support these local efforts and take all action necessary to enforce federal law,” he said in the statement.
Barr added a special warning to those who instigate violence as a means to a political end.
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“In that regard, it is a federal crime to cross state lines or to use interstate facilities to incite or participate in violent rioting. We will enforce these laws,” he said in the statement.
In his statement, Barr noted that “[t]he greatness of our nation comes from our commitment to the rule of law,” and that the process of enforcing the law is moving forward in the Floyd case,
“The outrage of our national community about what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis is real and legitimate. Accountability for his death must be addressed, and is being addressed, through the regular process of our criminal justice system, both at the state and at the federal level,” the statement said.
“That system is working and moving at exceptional speed. Already initial charges have been filed. That process continues to move forward. Justice will be served.”
President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the response to rioting in Minneapolis needed to be stronger.
“They’ve got to get tougher. They’ve got to get tougher. They’ve got to be strong. Honor the memory of George Floyd. Honor his memory. They have to get tougher. And by being tougher, they will be honoring his memory. But they cannot let [riots] happen,” Trump said, according to a White House media pool report.
He appeared to specifically cite the incident in Minneapolis where a police precinct was overrun by rioters.
“When I saw a policeman, run by a mayor who I think is probably a very good person — but he’s a radical-left mayor — when I saw the policeman running out of a police station, for that police station to be abandoned and taken over, I’ve never seen anything so horrible and stupid in my life. I’ve never seen anything so bad. And then I see them trying to justify it,” he said.
Trump said he will intervene if called.
“We have our military ready, willing, and able if they ever want to call our military. But we can have troops to the ground very quickly if they ever want our military,” he said.
Trump on Saturday noted that he had spoken to Floyd’s family.
“The death of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis was a grave tragedy. It should never have happened. It has filled Americans all over the country with horror, anger, and grief,” Trump said while in Florida for the launch of the SpaceX mission to the International Space Station.
“Yesterday, I spoke to George’s family and expressed the sorrow of our entire nation for their loss. I stand before you as a friend and ally to every American seeking justice and peace. And I stand before you in firm opposition to anyone exploiting this tragedy to loot, rob, attack, and menace. Healing, not hatred; justice, not chaos are the mission at hand,” Trump said.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Watch US Navy Ship Blast Aircraft Out of Sky with High-Powered Laser Weapon

The men and women protecting America have a new weapon in their arsenal , as shown by a recent Navy weapons test .
On May 16 , the Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland destroyed a target drone , according to a Navy news release .
The LWSD is “ a high-energy laser weapon system demonstrator developed by the Office of Naval Research and installed on Portland for an at-sea demonstration.
” According to the Navy , the use of the weapon on the ship “ is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solid-state laser.
” The Navy did not reveal where the test was conducted other than that it was in the Pacific Ocean .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work A video of the test posted on YouTube shows the brilliant light of the laser and the target being destroyed .
“ By conducting advanced at sea tests against UAVs and small crafts , we will gain valuable information on the capabilities of the Solid State Laser Weapons System Demonstrator against potential threats , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanders said .
“ The Solid State Laser Weapons System Demonstrator is a unique capability the Portland gets to test and operate for the Navy , while paving the way for future weapons systems , ” he added .
“ With this new advanced capability , we are redefining war at sea for the Navy.
” The laser weapon was developed by Northrup Grumman .
The Navy Times explained in layman ’ s terms how the new weapon could give the U.S. an edge in a hypothetical confrontation with a nation such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. warships might have to empty a magazine of anti-ballistic missiles to counter incoming waves of Chinese weapons , forcing a destroyer to rely on its gun or remove itself from the fight to reload its vertical launching system .
Defensive lasers would allow ships to save their missile tubes for offense , ” the outlet reported .
“ You can save your missiles for longer-range issues , where you have to have the ( defensive ) missile or an offensive capability , ” defense consultant Eric Wertheim said .
RELATED : Suspect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as FBI Declares Incident 'Terrorism-Related' “ Directed energy has the ability to completely alter the way that navies fight , ” he added .
The Congressional Research Service reported that the lasers “ will provide a new capability to the Fleet to address known capability gaps against asymmetric threats ( UAS , small boats , and ISR sensors ) and will inform future acquisition strategies , system designs , integration architectures , and fielding plans for laser weapon systems.
” According to the report , the Navy is developing multiple forms of laser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being developed by the Navy — solid state lasers ( SSLs ) , the electromagnetic railgun ( EMRG ) , and the gun-launched guided projectile ( GLGP ) , also known as the hypervelocity projectile ( HVP ) — could substantially improve the ability of Navy surface ships to defend themselves against surface craft , unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ) , and eventually anti-ship cruise missiles ( ASCMs ) , ” the report read .
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The men and women protecting America have a new weapon in their arsenal, as shown by a recent Navy weapons test.
On May 16, the Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland destroyed a target drone, according to a Navy news release.
The LWSD is “a high-energy laser weapon system demonstrator developed by the Office of Naval Research and installed on Portland for an at-sea demonstration.”
According to the Navy, the use of the weapon on the ship “is the first system-level implementation of a high-energy class solid-state laser.”
The Navy did not reveal where the test was conducted other than that it was in the Pacific Ocean.
A video of the test posted on YouTube shows the brilliant light of the laser and the target being destroyed.
“By conducting advanced at sea tests against UAVs and small crafts, we will gain valuable information on the capabilities of the Solid State Laser Weapons System Demonstrator against potential threats,” Portland commanding officer Capt. Karrey Sanders said.
“The Solid State Laser Weapons System Demonstrator is a unique capability the Portland gets to test and operate for the Navy, while paving the way for future weapons systems,” he added.
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“With this new advanced capability, we are redefining war at sea for the Navy.”
The laser weapon was developed by Northrup Grumman.
The Navy Times explained in layman’s terms how the new weapon could give the U.S. an edge in a hypothetical confrontation with a nation such as China.
“Without a laser, U.S. warships might have to empty a magazine of anti-ballistic missiles to counter incoming waves of Chinese weapons, forcing a destroyer to rely on its gun or remove itself from the fight to reload its vertical launching system. Defensive lasers would allow ships to save their missile tubes for offense,” the outlet reported.
“You can save your missiles for longer-range issues, where you have to have the (defensive) missile or an offensive capability,” defense consultant Eric Wertheim said.
“Directed energy has the ability to completely alter the way that navies fight,” he added.
The Congressional Research Service reported that the lasers “will provide a new capability to the Fleet to address known capability gaps against asymmetric threats (UAS, small boats, and ISR sensors) and will inform future acquisition strategies, system designs, integration architectures, and fielding plans for laser weapon systems.”
According to the report, the Navy is developing multiple forms of laser systems.
“Three new ship-based weapons being developed by the Navy — solid state lasers (SSLs), the electromagnetic railgun (EMRG), and the gun-launched guided projectile (GLGP), also known as the hypervelocity projectile (HVP) — could substantially improve the ability of Navy surface ships to defend themselves against surface craft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and eventually anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs),” the report read.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Monkeys Hijack COVID-Tainted Blood Samples

Monkeys have a reputation of being sneaky , mischievous pick-pockets who will steal a wallet or a cellphone to trade for a bite to eat .
But earlier this week some monkeys near Delhi , India , took their trickery a little farther when they stole blood samples from a health care worker .
The samples were later recovered .
A barrel of monkeys bombarded one of Meerut medical college ’ s medical professionals on Friday and took off into the trees with several samples of blood infected with COVID-19 .
“ Monkeys grabbed and fled with the blood samples @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment , ” Dr. S. K. Garg , a top official at the college , told Reuters .
A video of the alleged attack was posted on Twitter by user Sanjay Jha and quickly went viral .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work According to The Guardian , the infected blood samples were found and disposed of on the same day as the incident .
“ They were still intact and we don ’ t think there is any risk of contamination or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ superintendent , Dheeraj Raj said .
Even though the samples have been disposed of and the area was sanitized , locals remained afraid that this incident will cause further spread of the disease .
According to Johns Hopkins University , India was hit hard with the coronavirus .
The country has had more than 180,000 cases and over 5,000 deaths since the outbreak began .
This potentially dangerous situation shouldn ’ t be a huge surprise to the locals , however .
Monkeys in various regions , particularly India , have been known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barter them for food .
According to New Scientist , a study was done at an Indonesia temple to see if the monkeys in the area who spend a large amount of time around humans were prone to stealing things like glasses , cameras and hats , among other things that area easy to snatch .
RELATED : Watch Age 12 Boy Brilliantly Maintain Composure While Being Stalked by Giant Bear Since monkeys in heavily populated areas figured out a way to trade their stolen goods for food , they tend to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But things changed for them once the coronavirus hit .
Monkeys flooded the streets in Thailand in search of food near a temple where they can usually trade their stolen goods with people .
With everyone quarantined because of stay-at-home orders , the primates ’ usual bartering partners were nowhere to be found .
This led to a brawl between two troops of hungry monkeys .
Soon after , the people of Thailand began leaving food out for the monkeys to put a stop to the fighting .
It seems that whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ samples infected with a deadly disease , monkeys will take whatever ’ s available , if they think there ’ s a way to exchange it for food .
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Monkeys have a reputation of being sneaky, mischievous pick-pockets who will steal a wallet or a cellphone to trade for a bite to eat.
But earlier this week some monkeys near Delhi, India, took their trickery a little farther when they stole blood samples from a health care worker. The samples were later recovered.
A barrel of monkeys bombarded one of Meerut medical college’s medical professionals on Friday and took off into the trees with several samples of blood infected with COVID-19.
“Monkeys grabbed and fled with the blood samples of four COVID-19 patients who are undergoing treatment,” Dr. S. K. Garg, a top official at the college, told Reuters.
A video of the alleged attack was posted on Twitter by user Sanjay Jha and quickly went viral.
Meerut: Monkey run away with #corona test samples, locals fear spread of infection. #IndiaFightsCoronavirus pic.twitter.com/Mpe9tuR3H6 — Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay07) May 29, 2020
According to The Guardian, the infected blood samples were found and disposed of on the same day as the incident.
“They were still intact and we don’t think there is any risk of contamination or spread,” the school’s superintendent, Dheeraj Raj said.
Even though the samples have been disposed of and the area was sanitized, locals remained afraid that this incident will cause further spread of the disease.
According to Johns Hopkins University, India was hit hard with the coronavirus. The country has had more than 180,000 cases and over 5,000 deaths since the outbreak began.
This potentially dangerous situation shouldn’t be a huge surprise to the locals, however.
Monkeys in various regions, particularly India, have been known to steal people’s belongings and barter them for food.
According to New Scientist, a study was done at an Indonesia temple to see if the monkeys in the area who spend a large amount of time around humans were prone to stealing things like glasses, cameras and hats, among other things that area easy to snatch.
Since monkeys in heavily populated areas figured out a way to trade their stolen goods for food, they tend to stay close by for easy access to snacks.
But things changed for them once the coronavirus hit.
Monkeys flooded the streets in Thailand in search of food near a temple where they can usually trade their stolen goods with people.
With everyone quarantined because of stay-at-home orders, the primates’ usual bartering partners were nowhere to be found. This led to a brawl between two troops of hungry monkeys.
Soon after, the people of Thailand began leaving food out for the monkeys to put a stop to the fighting.
It seems that whether its a pair of glasses or blood samples infected with a deadly disease, monkeys will take whatever’s available, if they think there’s a way to exchange it for food.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Video from College Football HOF Shows Damage Caused by Atlanta Riots

The College Football Hall of Fame was boarded up and assessing damage Sunday from a destructive Friday night of violent protests in downtown Atlanta .
The facility ’ s most valuable trophies and artifacts were moved to a secure location in case additional trouble breaks out amid nationwide unrest over the death in Minneapolis of a handcuffed black man who pleaded to police that he could not breathe .
Kimberly Beaudin , the hall ’ s chief executive director , said Sunday that the extensive glass facade of the nearly 95,000-square-foot building was shattered Friday night .
Rioters also broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merchandise and left it “ pretty trashed , ” she added .
But , other than some broken glass that fell into a large exhibition area shaped like a football field , the interior of the hall was not breached by the rioters .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work “ All of it can repaired .
All of it can be recovered .
All of the merchandise can be replaced , ” Beaudin told The Associated Press .
“ We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bend , Indiana , the Hall of Fame opened a new $ 68.5 million facility in Atlanta in 2014 , taking a prime spot adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and right across the street from Centennial Olympic Park .
It is part of a hub of downtown tourist attractions that also includes the Georgia Aquarium , the World of Coca-Cola , CNN Center , the National Center for Civil and Human Rights , and a giant Ferris wheel .
That area became the epicenter of Atlanta ’ s protests over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violent demonstrators jammed the streets , clashing with police and damaging businesses .
The Hall of Fame had been making plans to reopen after shutting down in mid-March because of the coronavirus crisis .
Beaudin said those plans likely will be pushed back because of the time needed to make repairs .
“ We had been working through scenario A and scenario B , ” she said .
“ Now , we have scenario C. ” More protests were staged Saturday in Atlanta , but no additional damage was reported to the Hall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Olympic Park .
The city was under a curfew and a heavy presence of police and National Guard soldiers curtailed a repeat of Friday night ’ s carnage .
Beaudin and other Hall of Fame officials surveyed the damage Saturday morning and were heartened to be joined by dozens of fellow citizens who turned up with brooms and trash bags to help clean up the debris .
RELATED : Public School Board Shoots Down Geography Textbook Over Left-Wing Instruction on Climate Change The front of the facility was hastily boarded up and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heisman Trophy , a national championship trophy and countless other items documenting the history of college football — were removed from the hall .
“ We very much wanted to get our eyes on everything , ” Beaudin said .
“ We took the extra precaution to … move all the valuable artifacts , the trophies and everything else .
We wanted to take an abundance of caution , so we moved them off site to a secure facility .
There are some iconic items .
We don ’ t want them falling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to welcoming thousands of visitors each year , the Hall of Fame hosts college football ’ s annual awards night and other events such as the Southeastern Conference media days .
The SEC was set to host its preseason media function at the hall for the second time in mid-July , though those plans are up in the air because of the pandemic .
If the league decides to stage the event in Atlanta , rather than holding it virtually , the Hall of Fame will have enough time to make repairs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full prepared to host that event if the SEC decides to move forward with it , ” she said .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .
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The College Football Hall of Fame was boarded up and assessing damage Sunday from a destructive Friday night of violent protests in downtown Atlanta.
The facility’s most valuable trophies and artifacts were moved to a secure location in case additional trouble breaks out amid nationwide unrest over the death in Minneapolis of a handcuffed black man who pleaded to police that he could not breathe.
Kimberly Beaudin, the hall’s chief executive director, said Sunday that the extensive glass facade of the nearly 95,000-square-foot building was shattered Friday night.
Rioters also broke into the street-level gift shop, stole merchandise and left it “pretty trashed,” she added.
But, other than some broken glass that fell into a large exhibition area shaped like a football field, the interior of the hall was not breached by the rioters.
“All of it can repaired. All of it can be recovered. All of the merchandise can be replaced,” Beaudin told The Associated Press. “We’re very thankful.”
Previously located in South Bend, Indiana, the Hall of Fame opened a new $68.5 million facility in Atlanta in 2014, taking a prime spot adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and right across the street from Centennial Olympic Park.
It is part of a hub of downtown tourist attractions that also includes the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and a giant Ferris wheel.
That area became the epicenter of Atlanta’s protests over the death of George Floyd. Thousands of violent demonstrators jammed the streets, clashing with police and damaging businesses.
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The Hall of Fame had been making plans to reopen after shutting down in mid-March because of the coronavirus crisis. Beaudin said those plans likely will be pushed back because of the time needed to make repairs.
“We had been working through scenario A and scenario B,” she said. “Now, we have scenario C.”
More protests were staged Saturday in Atlanta, but no additional damage was reported to the Hall of Fame or other businesses around Centennial Olympic Park. The city was under a curfew and a heavy presence of police and National Guard soldiers curtailed a repeat of Friday night’s carnage.
Beaudin and other Hall of Fame officials surveyed the damage Saturday morning and were heartened to be joined by dozens of fellow citizens who turned up with brooms and trash bags to help clean up the debris.
A very tough night for downtown Atlanta. This is the College Football Hall of Fame. #AtlantaProtest pic.twitter.com/K7vt95n8lV — Blayne Alexander (@ReporterBlayne) May 30, 2020
The front of the facility was hastily boarded up and the collection of historic items — including a Heisman Trophy, a national championship trophy and countless other items documenting the history of college football — were removed from the hall.
“We very much wanted to get our eyes on everything,” Beaudin said. “We took the extra precaution to … move all the valuable artifacts, the trophies and everything else. We wanted to take an abundance of caution, so we moved them off site to a secure facility. There are some iconic items. We don’t want them falling into the wrong hands.”
In addition to welcoming thousands of visitors each year, the Hall of Fame hosts college football’s annual awards night and other events such as the Southeastern Conference media days.
The SEC was set to host its preseason media function at the hall for the second time in mid-July, though those plans are up in the air because of the pandemic.
If the league decides to stage the event in Atlanta, rather than holding it virtually, the Hall of Fame will have enough time to make repairs, Beaudin said.
“We will be full prepared to host that event if the SEC decides to move forward with it,” she said.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell Threatens Direct Challenge to Governor in Home State of Minnesota

In an interview with Newsmax TV , MyPillow founder and Minnesota resident Mike Lindell condemned his state ’ s handling of the death of George Floyd — as well as the riots in the aftermath — and said he may consider a run at the governor ’ s mansion in the North Star State .
In the interview on “ Saturday Report , ” Lindell said that Derek Chauvin , the Minneapolis officer whose actions may have led to the death of Floyd , should have immediately been arrested and held in custody after the incident .
“ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership could have been a lot more prepared , ” Lindell said “ Prepare on a big scale , better to have too many [ National Guardsmen ] than too few , ” he said .
Lindell , a lifelong resident of Minnesota , said he was disappointed in the state ’ s elected leaders .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work “ It comes down to we ’ ve had some very poor leadership from the mayor [ of Minneapolis , Jacob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Keith Ellison ] to the governor [ Tim Walz ] , the list goes on.
” So , would Lindell consider a run at statewide office ?
“ If God has me do it , I will do it , ” Lindell said .
“ I just see things that are so poorly run , and they could be done a lot better .
It might get down to , ‘ if you want something done right , do it yourself . '
” Lindell also said that Chauvin , the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , should have been held under a Minnesota law that allows a suspect to be kept in custody for 48 hours without being charged .
“ [ T ] here are bad people in all walks of life , including police , ” Lindell said .
So , Mike Lindell for governor ?
Why not ?
After all , Lindell has become a political figure whether he wants to be or not , considering the fact that the businessman has been close to President Donald Trump and appeared at White House events .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Lindell during a Rose Garden press conference where he talked about repurposing his factory to making N95 masks : RELATED : NBC Sides with Rioters , Bans Reporters from Using 'Riot ' To Describe Riots Lindell is also the 2020 chairman of the Trump campaign ’ s efforts in Minnesota — which , considering the fact Trump came shockingly close to winning the state in 2016 , isn ’ t just a sinecure to keep a close supporter and fundraiser happy .
As for Lindell winning statewide office , Minnesota trends blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t necessarily mean he ’ s disqualified .
A shock to the system like last week ’ s riots could change the electoral calculus considerably — and this was the state that sent Jesse “ The Body ” Ventura to the governor ’ s mansion .
Who knows ?
One can ’ t imagine him being any worse than the leadership we ’ re seeing in the state right now — and maybe a great deal better .
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In an interview with Newsmax TV, MyPillow founder and Minnesota resident Mike Lindell condemned his state’s handling of the death of George Floyd — as well as the riots in the aftermath — and said he may consider a run at the governor’s mansion in the North Star State.
In the interview on “Saturday Report,” Lindell said that Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis officer whose actions may have led to the death of Floyd, should have immediately been arrested and held in custody after the incident.
“It’s sad, because I think our leadership could have been a lot more prepared,” Lindell said
“Prepare on a big scale, better to have too many [National Guardsmen] than too few,” he said.
Lindell, a lifelong resident of Minnesota, said he was disappointed in the state’s elected leaders.
“It comes down to we’ve had some very poor leadership from the mayor [of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey] to the AG [Attorney General Keith Ellison] to the governor [Tim Walz], the list goes on.”
So, would Lindell consider a run at statewide office?
“If God has me do it, I will do it,” Lindell said.
“I just see things that are so poorly run, and they could be done a lot better. It might get down to, ‘if you want something done right, do it yourself.'”
Lindell also said that Chauvin, the police officer at the center of the controversy, should have been held under a Minnesota law that allows a suspect to be kept in custody for 48 hours without being charged.
“[T]here are bad people in all walks of life, including police,” Lindell said.
So, Mike Lindell for governor? Why not?
After all, Lindell has become a political figure whether he wants to be or not, considering the fact that the businessman has been close to President Donald Trump and appeared at White House events.
Most notably, news networks cut away from Lindell during a Rose Garden press conference where he talked about repurposing his factory to making N95 masks:
CNN cuts away from the coronavirus task force press conference when My Pillow’s Mike Lindell gets up to speak about how his company repurposed its factories to produce N95 masks pic.twitter.com/atpVElzfYH — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 30, 2020
Lindell is also the 2020 chairman of the Trump campaign’s efforts in Minnesota — which, considering the fact Trump came shockingly close to winning the state in 2016, isn’t just a sinecure to keep a close supporter and fundraiser happy.
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As for Lindell winning statewide office, Minnesota trends blue in that department, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s disqualified.
A shock to the system like last week’s riots could change the electoral calculus considerably — and this was the state that sent Jesse “The Body” Ventura to the governor’s mansion.
Governor Lindell?
Who knows? One can’t imagine him being any worse than the leadership we’re seeing in the state right now — and maybe a great deal better.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--After Becoming Focus of Riot Outrage, Target Announces Closure of Over 100 Stores

Target Stores , which had its Minneapolis-area locations looted during riots that erupted there last week in the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death , is closing more than 100 stores temporarily as rioting breaks out across the country .
The company announced the closings on its website .
Target had initially closed more than 170 stores , but allowed some stories to reopen on Sunday .
According to the list on the website Sunday morning , in addition to closing 33 stores in Minnesota , Target is closing 46 stores in California , two in Colorado , two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one in Michigan , one in New York , eight in Oregon , three in Pennsylvania , and three in Texas .
“ We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing communities across the country .
At this time , we have made the decision to close a number of our stores .
We anticipate most stores will be closed temporarily , ” the company said in a statement .
The company noted in its statement that it was concerned about the safety of its employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work “ Our focus will remain on our team members ’ safety and helping our community heal , ” the statement said .
“ We are providing our team members with direct communications updates regarding any store impact where they work .
Additionally , team members impacted by store closures will be paid for up to 14 days of scheduled hours during store closures , including COVID-19 premium pay .
They will also be able to work at other nearby Target locations.
” Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s losses did not matter .
Violence raged across country Saturday in rioting that left a trail of shattered glass and broken communities .
“ It started to feel like everything was going to be OK , and that we were finally getting back to normal .
And now this happens , said Heather Greene , who operates a restaurant in Charleston , South Carolina , where what began as a protest Saturday afternoon turned into a looting spree Saturday night , according to the Post and Courier .
On the other side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar feelings were being expressed .
RELATED : Rap Superstar Claims Minneapolis Mob Had 'No Choice ' But To Loot In Eugene Oregon , the savagery of the rioting stunned Brittany Quick-Warner , CEO of Eugene ’ s Chamber of Commerce , according to KVAL .
“ I was just in shock .
I couldn ’ t believe this was happening in Eugene , Oregon .
“ And I was just so devastated that the protesters that came out , who were rightfully angry , tried to have a peaceful protest , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to commit crime and be violent , ” she said .
In Buffalo , New York , Mayor Byron Brown lashed out at the rioters , according to WBEN .
“ There is no place for breaking windows , for setting vehicles on fire , for pulling people out of cars and beating them , ” he said , according to WBEN .
“ There is no place for violence and vandalism to express your opinion and make your point.
” Brown called out one rioter who threw a flaming object through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you on camera , you idiot .
We ’ re going to find you and prosecute you to the full extent of the law .
So get ready , because we ’ re coming , ” he said .
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Target Stores, which had its Minneapolis-area locations looted during riots that erupted there last week in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, is closing more than 100 stores temporarily as rioting breaks out across the country.
The company announced the closings on its website. Target had initially closed more than 170 stores, but allowed some stories to reopen on Sunday.
According to the list on the website Sunday morning, in addition to closing 33 stores in Minnesota, Target is closing 46 stores in California, two in Colorado, two in Georgia, seven in Illinois, one in Michigan, one in New York, eight in Oregon, three in Pennsylvania, and three in Texas.
“We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing communities across the country. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores. We anticipate most stores will be closed temporarily,” the company said in a statement.
The company noted in its statement that it was concerned about the safety of its employees.
“Our focus will remain on our team members’ safety and helping our community heal,” the statement said.
“We are providing our team members with direct communications updates regarding any store impact where they work. Additionally, team members impacted by store closures will be paid for up to 14 days of scheduled hours during store closures, including COVID-19 premium pay. They will also be able to work at other nearby Target locations.”
Some commenters on Twitter wrote that Target’s losses did not matter.
Is destroying an empty old cop car or looting a target violent compared to police beating people with batons, firing rubber bullets feet from protestors and using tear gas? This is supposed to be a FREE country and people are protesting the injustice and the power structures — Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) May 31, 2020
Violence raged across country Saturday in rioting that left a trail of shattered glass and broken communities.
Outside a restaurant downtown Charleston. Employees had to start sticking up for themselves pic.twitter.com/6FEQ0IU5es — hunter (@pricesright15) May 31, 2020
“It started to feel like everything was going to be OK, and that we were finally getting back to normal. And now this happens, said Heather Greene, who operates a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, where what began as a protest Saturday afternoon turned into a looting spree Saturday night, according to the Post and Courier.
On the other side of the country, in Oregon, similar feelings were being expressed.
People breaking windows out of restaurants on 7th in Eugene. People who were leading chants later screaming at them to stop. pic.twitter.com/yGjexIjeUR — Jordyn Brown (@thejordynbrown) May 30, 2020
In Eugene Oregon, the savagery of the rioting stunned Brittany Quick-Warner, CEO of Eugene’s Chamber of Commerce, according to KVAL.
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“I was just in shock. I couldn’t believe this was happening in Eugene, Oregon.
“And I was just so devastated that the protesters that came out, who were rightfully angry, tried to have a peaceful protest, but were completely overtaken by people who wanted to commit crime and be violent,” she said.
In Buffalo, New York, Mayor Byron Brown lashed out at the rioters, according to WBEN.
Firefighters attending to a fire in City Hall right now. Protester threw a flaming object threw the window. @NewsRadio930 pic.twitter.com/0weeFQAsyj — Brendan Keany (@BrendanKeany) May 31, 2020
“There is no place for breaking windows, for setting vehicles on fire, for pulling people out of cars and beating them,” he said, according to WBEN. “There is no place for violence and vandalism to express your opinion and make your point.”
Brown called out one rioter who threw a flaming object through a City Gall window.
“We have you on camera, you idiot. We’re going to find you and prosecute you to the full extent of the law. So get ready, because we’re coming,” he said.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Trump’s NASA Signals Return to Golden Age: ‘We’re Going Back to the Moon, and Beyond’

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is undertaking a mission that seeks to expand on the triumphs of the game-changing Apollo program , and it looks like the move will put the United States in an extremely lucrative position .
That ’ s because if NASA ’ s gamble works , it could place America at the center of a thriving space economy .
The first step to ruling this solar system market is the Artemis program , seen as the spiritual successor to the Apollo program that put humans on the moon for the first time in history .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a return to a time when Americans visited the moon , ushering in a golden age of scientific research as new possibilities opened and man ’ s frontier expanded to the stars .
As the twin sister of Apollo , Artemis ’ role as a moon goddess made her a perfect fit as the program ’ s namesake .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Partnering with SpaceX , founded by tech pioneer Elon Musk , for the program , NASA seems to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earth ’ s low orbit into eventually becoming a thriving piece of the economy .
“ We ’ re going back to the moon , and beyond , ” the headline of an opinion piece in USA Today by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine declared .
“ Even as we shift focus to the moon , NASA remains committed to supporting a space economy in low-Earth orbit for research , crew training and more , ” Bridenstine wrote .
“ As a government agency , NASA must lead in exploration for scientific discovery and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commercial market.
” Although partnerships between commercial entities and government agencies are not uncommon , this pairing could leave an unmistakable mark on human history .
The American space agency has not had a crewed orbital launch in nearly a decade , largely thanks to the controversial scrapping of the iconic space shuttle program .
Now , a joint venture with the ambitions of NASA and the resources of a commercial juggernaut promise to make space travel a regular occurrence .
If successful , this could signal the beginning of a new golden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opens a slew of possibilities for the communication , medical , technology and research industries .
Bridenstine once even opined the possibility that Tom Cruise ’ s next blockbuster movie could be partially filmed in space .
“ With the right architecture , we will foster a new lunar economy , too , ” Bridenstine wrote .
As part of the ongoing moon program , NASA announced the “ Artemis Accords , ” a set of guidelines meant to keep space competition fair and in the best interest of humanity .
RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is What We All Need To Hear The accords emphasize transparency , cooperation and the peaceful exploration of our solar system .
It ’ s unclear when an economy not bound by Earth ’ s gravity would become a reality .
While some believe that normalized space travel and a lunar economy is not possible in our lifetimes , rapid advancement in technology and a space agency dedicated to its mission could mean these marvels are not far off .
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is undertaking a mission that seeks to expand on the triumphs of the game-changing Apollo program, and it looks like the move will put the United States in an extremely lucrative position.
That’s because if NASA’s gamble works, it could place America at the center of a thriving space economy.
The first step to ruling this solar system market is the Artemis program, seen as the spiritual successor to the Apollo program that put humans on the moon for the first time in history.
According to NASA, the program is a return to a time when Americans visited the moon, ushering in a golden age of scientific research as new possibilities opened and man’s frontier expanded to the stars.
As the twin sister of Apollo, Artemis’ role as a moon goddess made her a perfect fit as the program’s namesake.
Partnering with SpaceX, founded by tech pioneer Elon Musk, for the program, NASA seems to be preparing to push the moon and Earth’s low orbit into eventually becoming a thriving piece of the economy.
“We’re going back to the moon, and beyond,” the headline of an opinion piece in USA Today by NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine declared.
“Even as we shift focus to the moon, NASA remains committed to supporting a space economy in low-Earth orbit for research, crew training and more,” Bridenstine wrote. “As a government agency, NASA must lead in exploration for scientific discovery and go where there is not yet a commercial market.”
Although partnerships between commercial entities and government agencies are not uncommon, this pairing could leave an unmistakable mark on human history.
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The American space agency has not had a crewed orbital launch in nearly a decade, largely thanks to the controversial scrapping of the iconic space shuttle program.
Now, a joint venture with the ambitions of NASA and the resources of a commercial juggernaut promise to make space travel a regular occurrence. If successful, this could signal the beginning of a new golden age of space exploration.
The venture opens a slew of possibilities for the communication, medical, technology and research industries. Bridenstine once even opined the possibility that Tom Cruise’s next blockbuster movie could be partially filmed in space.
“With the right architecture, we will foster a new lunar economy, too,” Bridenstine wrote.
As part of the ongoing moon program, NASA announced the “Artemis Accords,” a set of guidelines meant to keep space competition fair and in the best interest of humanity.
The accords emphasize transparency, cooperation and the peaceful exploration of our solar system.
It’s unclear when an economy not bound by Earth’s gravity would become a reality.
While some believe that normalized space travel and a lunar economy is not possible in our lifetimes, rapid advancement in technology and a space agency dedicated to its mission could mean these marvels are not far off.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Mob ‘Justice’ Ends with Young Man Laying on Street in Broken, Twisted Mess

The violence and looting that engulfed multiple cities Saturday night left a Dallas man hospitalized after he tried to stand up to a mob of rioters .
The vicious assault the man suffered at the hands of the mob left him a bloody wreck on the pavement , according to multiple videos of the incident that were shared on social media .
The videos picture scenes of graphic violence that could be disturbing .
Police said the man , whose name they did not release , had gone to the 2200 block of North Lamar Street in Dallas near the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protecting the neighborhood from rioting .
The man armed himself with a machete .
Police said the man tried to face down the protesters , who then assaulted and overpowered him , according to KTVT .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Video shows the man surrounded as someone hits him with what appears to be a skateboard .
Other rioters appear to throw rocks at him as he is helpless on the ground .
Others , once the man was down , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was taken to a hospital before they arrived on the scene of the assault .
Elijah Schaffer of TheBlaze TV , who videoed the assault on the man trying to protect his community , tweeted his dismay at the scenes around him .
Police said that at least 74 had been arrested in Dallas .
Most will face charges of inciting a riot , police said .
Police said that the riots developed in the aftermath of protests over Monday ’ s death of George Floyd in Minneapolis , according to KVIA .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Flyod and other victims of racism .
As the day went on , the protest turned into a riot during which mobs attacked police cars , blocked freeways and smashed windows at local businesses .
“ Police are allowing their officers to get off scot-free and that has to change .
I came here to protest for all marginalized people , ” said Prairie View , Texas , City Councilman Xante Wallace , according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram .
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The violence and looting that engulfed multiple cities Saturday night left a Dallas man hospitalized after he tried to stand up to a mob of rioters.
The vicious assault the man suffered at the hands of the mob left him a bloody wreck on the pavement, according to multiple videos of the incident that were shared on social media. The videos picture scenes of graphic violence that could be disturbing.
Police said the man, whose name they did not release, had gone to the 2200 block of North Lamar Street in Dallas near the House of Blues with the intent of protecting the neighborhood from rioting.
The man armed himself with a machete.
Police said the man tried to face down the protesters, who then assaulted and overpowered him, according to KTVT.
Video shows the man surrounded as someone hits him with what appears to be a skateboard. Other rioters appear to throw rocks at him as he is helpless on the ground. Others, once the man was down, kicked him.
Police said the man was taken to a hospital before they arrived on the scene of the assault.
Elijah Schaffer of TheBlaze TV, who videoed the assault on the man trying to protect his community, tweeted his dismay at the scenes around him.
It’s getting too risky out here Ive never said this at a protest This is a riot This is different Police are nowhere to be seen Rioters are cracking open ATMs now Destroying everything they can Absolute lawlessness The city of Dallas mourns as it falls apart tonight pic.twitter.com/4fIICUCtoj — ELIJAH (@ElijahSchaffer) May 31, 2020
My heart hurts so freaking bad right now for the city of Dallas For all of America Our beautiful country is on fire tonight It’s not the police’s fault It’s not an issue of racial inequality This is a civil war here on our streets I’m crushed What happened to us? — ELIJAH (@ElijahSchaffer) May 31, 2020
Police said that at least 74 had been arrested in Dallas. Most will face charges of inciting a riot, police said.
#Dallas Police Chief Rene Hall tells @CBS11 That officers gave the streets to protesters so they could have a peaceful protest but then their anger turned on the officers and she had a brick thrown at her. That changes the dynamics. #GeorgeFloydprotest #dallasprotest pic.twitter.com/7v5lVQOFTz — Rebecca Aguilar (@RebeccaAguilar) May 30, 2020
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Dallas Police chief Hall spoke with a protestor. Tells them to stay off the streets and not hit police vehicles. @dallasnews pic.twitter.com/dKWlrprLQH — Obed Manuel (@obedmanuel) May 30, 2020
Police said that the riots developed in the aftermath of protests over Monday’s death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, according to KVIA.
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Protesters said they had gathered for justice for Flyod and other victims of racism.
As the day went on, the protest turned into a riot during which mobs attacked police cars, blocked freeways and smashed windows at local businesses.
In response, police deployed tear gas.
“Police are allowing their officers to get off scot-free and that has to change. I came here to protest for all marginalized people,” said Prairie View, Texas, City Councilman Xante Wallace, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Ted Cruz Furious After Auction House’s Decision on Medal of Honor

A German auction house disregarded pleas from Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and the National Medal of Honor Museum and on Thursday sold a U.S. Medal of Honor for $ 15,000 .
The medal had been awarded to Pvt .
Thomas Kelly for his heroism during the Spanish-American War , according to Stars and Stripes .
The Munich-based auction house Hermann Historica expected to sell the medal for $ 5,000 but tripled its take after the medal attracted public notice , said Bernhard Pacher , the managing director of Hermann Historica .
“ People appreciate these things , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s effort to block the sale increased publicity and interest .
He said buyers hold the objects they buy in high regard .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Cruz had written Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asking him to stop the sale .
“ The sale harms the dignity and honor of all recipients of the Medal of Honor , ” Cruz wrote , according to a copy of the letter on Cruz ’ s website .
Medal of Honor Museum President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale .
“ This Medal of Honor is a priceless American treasure that belongs here in our country , ” Daniels said , according to the museum ’ s website .
“ We ’ re asking our elected leaders and officials in the administration to do what they can to prevent people from illegally profiting off of Private Kelly ’ s heroism and bring the medal home where it belongs , ” he said .
“ The history of his bravery as well as the artifacts associated with it must be preserved here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to inspire future generations of American patriots , ” he wrote in a letter to President Donald Trump hoping to block the sale .
Selling military medals that have been awarded by Congress is illegal in the U.S .
However , selling a U.S. medal in Germany does not violate German law .
Two European bidders for Kelly ’ s medal dropped out , but several American bidders drove up the price , Pacher said .
Kelley , who was born in Ireland , was award the Medal of Honor for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Santiago de Cuba — otherwise known as the Battle of San Juan Hill — on July 1 , 1898 , according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society .
Kelly was cited after he “ [ g ] allantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy , ” the site said .
Kelly joined the Army in April 1894 and served continuously until his death , including service in World War I , said Laura Jowdy , an archivist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kelly died on Dec. 17 , 1920 , at age 43 and is buried in the Barracks Post Cemetery in Plattsburg , New York , she said .
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A German auction house disregarded pleas from Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and the National Medal of Honor Museum and on Thursday sold a U.S. Medal of Honor for $15,000.
The medal had been awarded to Pvt. Thomas Kelly for his heroism during the Spanish-American War, according to Stars and Stripes.
The Munich-based auction house Hermann Historica expected to sell the medal for $5,000 but tripled its take after the medal attracted public notice, said Bernhard Pacher, the managing director of Hermann Historica.
“People appreciate these things,” Pacher said, saying that Cruz’s effort to block the sale increased publicity and interest.
He said buyers hold the objects they buy in high regard.
Cruz had written Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asking him to stop the sale.
“The sale harms the dignity and honor of all recipients of the Medal of Honor,” Cruz wrote, according to a copy of the letter on Cruz’s website.
Medal of Honor Museum President and CEO Joe Daniels also opposed the sale.
“This Medal of Honor is a priceless American treasure that belongs here in our country,” Daniels said, according to the museum’s website.
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“We’re asking our elected leaders and officials in the administration to do what they can to prevent people from illegally profiting off of Private Kelly’s heroism and bring the medal home where it belongs,” he said.
“The history of his bravery as well as the artifacts associated with it must be preserved here in our land where they can be used to inspire future generations of American patriots,” he wrote in a letter to President Donald Trump hoping to block the sale.
Selling military medals that have been awarded by Congress is illegal in the U.S. However, selling a U.S. medal in Germany does not violate German law.
Two European bidders for Kelly’s medal dropped out, but several American bidders drove up the price, Pacher said.
Kelley, who was born in Ireland, was award the Medal of Honor for his actions with the 21st infantry during at Santiago de Cuba — otherwise known as the Battle of San Juan Hill — on July 1, 1898, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
Kelly was cited after he “[g]allantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and while under heavy fire from the enemy,” the site said.
Kelly joined the Army in April 1894 and served continuously until his death, including service in World War I, said Laura Jowdy, an archivist and historical collections manager with the society.
Kelly died on Dec. 17, 1920, at age 43 and is buried in the Barracks Post Cemetery in Plattsburg, New York, she said.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Report: Ugandan Muslim Man Burns Daughter for Converting to Christianity

A 24-year-old woman in Uganda was severely burned by her Muslim father for converting to Christianity , according to a Christian watchdog report .
Rehema Kyomuhendo was staying at her aunt ’ s home in the village of Nawuyo in the country ’ s Mbale District , in the eastern part of the country , and was unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions .
During the stay , she had begun listening to Christian radio programming and on May 4 she was speaking to one of her father ’ s friends whom she knew to be Roman Catholic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the way of salvation , and I got convicted and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior , ” Kyomuhendo told Morning Star News by phone .
“ As she was sharing Christ with me , I was so overjoyed , and my father heard my joy and woke up , came from his bedroom furiously , and started beating me up with blows , slaps and kicks.
” The young woman ’ s father , identified by Morning Star News as Sheikh Hussein Byaruhanga Husain , reportedly told his sister that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for becoming a Christian .
He then poured fuel over Kyomuhendo and set her on fire , the news outlet reported .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Morning Star News reported that a source who spoke to Kyomuhendo said the woman ’ s aunt became a human shield between Kyomuhendo and her father .
“ She carried her outside of the room together with a Christian neighbor who arrived , ” a source told Morning Star News , a news outlet that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The neighbor arranged for a taxi-van that took her to a hospital , and she got immediate treatment.
” The woman ’ s injuries are so extensive that she is expected to be hospitalized for more than a month with injuries to her legs , stomach , neck and back , Morning Star News reported .
The horrific assault was not reported to the police , for fear the father would try and kill Kyomuhendo again , the source told Morning Star News .
What happened to Rehema Kyomuhendo is an example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the East African nation and throughout many other parts of the world .
While Uganda has a sizable Christian base , Islamic influence pervades the country .
In the 1970s , Uganda was ruled by a dictator , Idi Amin , a Muslim who made the country a member of the Organization of Islamic Countries .
The policies the dictator adopted have shaped Uganda to this day .
According to the Christian ministry group The Voice of the Martyrs , radical Islam is a growing threat in Uganda .
This Christian non-profit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serving our persecuted family worldwide through practical and spiritual assistance and leading other members of the body of Christ into fellowship with them.
” The organizations ’ founders embrace Hebrews 13:3 as the verse behind their mission : “ Remember the prisoners as if chained with them — those who are mistreated —s ince you yourselves are in the body also.
” RELATED : International Abortion Chain Posts Sick Celebration of Procedure , Thanks Providers for 'Saving Lives' Despite the influence of raducak Islam in Uganda , many churches across the country are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to evangelize Muslims and help teach newly converted Christians .
Kyomuhendo ’ s story of becoming a Christian , though fraught with pain and misery , shows the importance of standing with fellow persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ .
While many former Muslims who convert to Christianity may face rejection from their old communities , it is vital for them to realize that there is a worldwide support system of other believers praying for them .
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A 24-year-old woman in Uganda was severely burned by her Muslim father for converting to Christianity, according to a Christian watchdog report.
Rehema Kyomuhendo was staying at her aunt’s home in the village of Nawuyo in the country’s Mbale District, in the eastern part of the country, and was unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions. During the stay, she had begun listening to Christian radio programming and on May 4 she was speaking to one of her father’s friends whom she knew to be Roman Catholic.
“She explained to me about Christ and the way of salvation, and I got convicted and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior,” Kyomuhendo told Morning Star News by phone.
“As she was sharing Christ with me, I was so overjoyed, and my father heard my joy and woke up, came from his bedroom furiously, and started beating me up with blows, slaps and kicks.”
The young woman’s father, identified by Morning Star News as Sheikh Hussein Byaruhanga Husain, reportedly told his sister that he was going to kill his daughter for becoming a Christian. He then poured fuel over Kyomuhendo and set her on fire, the news outlet reported.
Morning Star News reported that a source who spoke to Kyomuhendo said the woman’s aunt became a human shield between Kyomuhendo and her father.
“She carried her outside of the room together with a Christian neighbor who arrived,” a source told Morning Star News, a news outlet that focuses on the persecution of Christians. “The neighbor arranged for a taxi-van that took her to a hospital, and she got immediate treatment.”
The woman’s injuries are so extensive that she is expected to be hospitalized for more than a month with injuries to her legs, stomach, neck and back, Morning Star News reported.
The horrific assault was not reported to the police, for fear the father would try and kill Kyomuhendo again, the source told Morning Star News.
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What happened to Rehema Kyomuhendo is an example of what millions of persecuted Christians face in the East African nation and throughout many other parts of the world.
While Uganda has a sizable Christian base, Islamic influence pervades the country. In the 1970s, Uganda was ruled by a dictator, Idi Amin, a Muslim who made the country a member of the Organization of Islamic Countries. The policies the dictator adopted have shaped Uganda to this day.
According to the Christian ministry group The Voice of the Martyrs, radical Islam is a growing threat in Uganda. This Christian non-profit’s mission is “dedicated to serving our persecuted family worldwide through practical and spiritual assistance and leading other members of the body of Christ into fellowship with them.”
The organizations’ founders embrace Hebrews 13:3 as the verse behind their mission:
“Remember the prisoners as if chained with them — those who are mistreated — since you yourselves are in the body also.”
UGANDA: Pray for Uganda’s stability so it can remain a haven for persecuted Christians. pic.twitter.com/N8I8z8XUbG — Voice of the Martyrs (@VOM_USA) January 4, 2020
Despite the influence of radical Islam in Uganda, many churches across the country are rising up. Churches are training members to evangelize Muslims and help teach newly converted Christians.
Kyomuhendo’s story of becoming a Christian, though fraught with pain and misery, shows the importance of standing with fellow persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.
While many former Muslims who convert to Christianity may face rejection from their old communities, it is vital for them to realize that there is a worldwide support system of other believers praying for them.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--NBC Sides with Rioters, Bans Reporters from Using ‘Riot’ To Describe Riots

One of the common motifs when riots break out across America is that they ’ re really not “ riots ” — they ’ re just protests that take on a certain , erm , enthusiasm due to the fact that they ’ re the cri de coeur of members of an oppressed underclass who have no other way to express themselves and their vexation at systemic injustice but to resort to drastic measures .
All of this is very impressive verbal gymnastics , but Americans can turn on their televisions , see burned-out buildings and stores being denuded of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they ’ re watching , which is conspicuously being called anything but a “ riot , ” is , in fact , a riot .
This odd feat of verbal prestidigitation , which shows up every so often at the most inopportune times , was underlined by NBC News ’ Craig Melvin , a co-host of the network ’ s mainstay “ Today ” show .
On Thursday , Melvin wanted to ensure transparency in how NBC News was shaping coverage of the unrest that ’ s followed the death of George @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being taken into police custody on May 25 .
“ This will guide our reporting in MN .
‘ While the situation on the ground in Minneapolis is fluid , and there has been violence , it is most accurate at this time to describe what is happening there as ‘ protests ’ –not riots , ’ ” he tweeted .
TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work Conservative Twitterer Robby Starbuck probably had the best response to this curious take on what constitutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests ’ must have magically caused spontaneous combustion that lit buildings on fire , threw flatscreen TV ’ s into the hands of innocent ‘ protestors ’ and caused hands to slam hammers into cash registers .
What a wild series of events !
” he tweeted .
Who would have thought , just mere days ago , that “ protesting ” would have involved denuding the shelves of a Target of merchandise ?
Of an AutoZone ?
Of liquor stores ?
This destruction is a protest against what ?
Most of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that purports to be outraged , after all .
In Minneapolis , as The Associated Press reported , there ’ s talk of outside influencers being involved in this , including elements from the so-called “ anti-fascist ” groups known as antifa , white supremacist groups , and even drug cartels .
Though this has yet to be confirmed , such involvement would certainly make the destruction seem a lot more like a “ riot ” than any sort of legitimate protest .
RELATED : 1 Month After Chicago Mayor Threatened to Shut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Is Doing for Rioters And , indeed , NBC News would call it a “ riot ” if that were the case .
What the networks wants is to be very careful to avoid is the implication that a group of people whose level of caring about the issue being protested is zero has essentially hijacked the demonstrations to make them about property destruction , lawlessness and self-enrichment .
What ’ s interesting is that the family of George Floyd — remember him ?
The man whose tragic death is the cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
— seems to disagree with NBC News ’ characterization of this as mere protesting .
“ Waking up this morning to see Minneapolis on fire would be something that would devastate Floyd , ” said Courtney Ross , George Floyd ’ s girlfriend for the last three years , according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune .
“ He loved the city , ” Ross said last week .
“ He came here [ from Houston ] and stayed here for the people and the opportunities .
… Floyd was a gentle giant .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Floyd ’ s relatives , meanwhile , thanked protesters but condemned the lawlessness that has come with them .
In a statement Thursday , the family pressed gratitude to demonstrators “ for joining them in standing for justice , [ but ] we also can not sink to the level of our oppressors , and we can not endanger each other as we respond to the necessary urge to raise our voices in unison and outrage.
” One would assume , if he had to die in this manner , Floyd would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t “ protests , ” though — and they ’ ve consumed his adopted city to the level that the National Guard needed to be called out .
Yet they ” re still not willing to call these “ riots ” at NBC News .
That ’ s not “ journalism.
” If anything , it ’ s anti-journalism .
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One of the common motifs when riots break out across America is that they’re really not “riots” — they’re just protests that take on a certain, erm, enthusiasm due to the fact that they’re the cri de coeur of members of an oppressed underclass who have no other way to express themselves and their vexation at systemic injustice but to resort to drastic measures.
All of this is very impressive verbal gymnastics, but Americans can turn on their televisions, see burned-out buildings and stores being denuded of merchandise and logically conclude to themselves that what they’re watching, which is conspicuously being called anything but a “riot,” is, in fact, a riot.
This odd feat of verbal prestidigitation, which shows up every so often at the most inopportune times, was underlined by NBC News’ Craig Melvin, a co-host of the network’s mainstay “Today” show.
On Thursday, Melvin wanted to ensure transparency in how NBC News was shaping coverage of the unrest that’s followed the death of George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis after being taken into police custody on May 25.
“This will guide our reporting in MN. ‘While the situation on the ground in Minneapolis is fluid, and there has been violence, it is most accurate at this time to describe what is happening there as ‘protests’–not riots,’” he tweeted.
This will guide our reporting in MN. “While the situation on the ground in Minneapolis is fluid, and there has been violence, it is most accurate at this time to describe what is happening there as “protests”–not riots.” — Craig Melvin (@craigmelvin) May 28, 2020
Conservative Twitterer Robby Starbuck probably had the best response to this curious take on what constitutes a “riot.”
“Those ‘protests’ must have magically caused spontaneous combustion that lit buildings on fire, threw flatscreen TV’s into the hands of innocent ‘protestors’ and caused hands to slam hammers into cash registers. What a wild series of events!” he tweeted.
NBC says that the riots are not riots. Those “protests” must have magically caused spontaneous combustion that lit buildings on fire, threw flatscreen TV’s into the hands of innocent “protestors” and caused hands to slam hammers into cash registers. What a wild series of events! https://t.co/z4zUPfDBkh — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) May 28, 2020
Who would have thought, just mere days ago, that “protesting” would have involved denuding the shelves of a Target of merchandise? Of an AutoZone? Of liquor stores?
This destruction is a protest against what? Most of these businesses are owned by the selfsame community that purports to be outraged, after all.
In Minneapolis, as The Associated Press reported, there’s talk of outside influencers being involved in this, including elements from the so-called “anti-fascist” groups known as antifa, white supremacist groups, and even drug cartels.
Though this has yet to be confirmed, such involvement would certainly make the destruction seem a lot more like a “riot” than any sort of legitimate protest.
And, indeed, NBC News would call it a “riot” if that were the case. What the networks wants is to be very careful to avoid is the implication that a group of people whose level of caring about the issue being protested is zero has essentially hijacked the demonstrations to make them about property destruction, lawlessness and self-enrichment.
What’s interesting is that the family of George Floyd — remember him? The man whose tragic death is the cause for these rio — erm, protests? — seems to disagree with NBC News’ characterization of this as mere protesting.
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“Waking up this morning to see Minneapolis on fire would be something that would devastate Floyd,” said Courtney Ross, George Floyd’s girlfriend for the last three years, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
“He loved the city,” Ross said last week. “He came here [from Houston] and stayed here for the people and the opportunities. … Floyd was a gentle giant. He was about love and about peace.”
Floyd’s relatives, meanwhile, thanked protesters but condemned the lawlessness that has come with them.
In a statement Thursday, the family pressed gratitude to demonstrators “for joining them in standing for justice, [but] we also cannot sink to the level of our oppressors, and we cannot endanger each other as we respond to the necessary urge to raise our voices in unison and outrage.”
One would assume, if he had to die in this manner, Floyd would want his death protested. These aren’t “protests,” though — and they’ve consumed his adopted city to the level that the National Guard needed to be called out.
Yet they”re still not willing to call these “riots” at NBC News.
That’s not “journalism.” If anything, it’s anti-journalism.
And it’s absolutely disgusting.
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westernjournal--2020-05-31--Gary Sinise Foundation Donates up to 20,000 Meals to VA Hospital Workers Fighting COVID-19

The Gary Sinise Foundation has pledged to donate up to 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs ’ health care and front-line workers battling the coronavirus pandemic , the Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday .
The meals will be made available to over 80 different VA medical facilities across the nation in the next few weeks , according to a VA media release .
“ Donations like this mean a lot to our VA staff as they are on the front lines of caring for our nation ’ s Veterans every day , ” VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
” Elizabeth Fields , the chief operating officer of the Gary Sinise Foundation , said the donated meals will come from local restaurants near the different medical facilities to help with “ stimulating local economies and helping communities.
” TRENDING : Black Small Business Owner Breaks Down After Minneapolis Riots Consume His Life 's Work “ Up to 250 meals will be donated to each facility depending on size and need , ” Fields said .
The Gary Sinise Foundation has been helping meet the needs of veterans , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers through its Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service since April 1 .
It has provided personal protective equipment for people on the front lines and donated decontamination equipment to people across the country .
“ We ’ re supporting first responders , front-line workers , health care workers , Gold Star families , you name it , ” actor Gary Sinise told the “ Brian Kilmeade Show ” in April .
“ Everybody ’ s been impacted by having to stay home from work or go to work because they ’ re a first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there so we ’ re trying to make a difference.
” As of May 26 , the foundation has provided 5,153 pieces of personal protective equipment , served 33,584 meals , helped 57 first responder departments and assisted 26 states , according to the foundation ’ s website .
One organization that has benefited from the charitable foundation is the Los Angeles Fire Department .
The foundation donated reusable face shields to the department as gloves , goggles and face shields have become hard to find , KABC-TV reported .
“ Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve supported us with other donations and equipment .
And this is a big deal for us , ” LAFD Assistant Chief Wade White said .
RELATED : Idaho Beef Company Gives $ 8 Million Worth of World 's Best Steak to Hard-Hit Communities Sinise responded , “ You are courageous .
You inspire us all .
God bless you .
Thank you very much .
I ’ m a grateful American .
Be safe.
” The foundation ’ s announcement comes as the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Johns Hopkins .
There are over 1.7 million cases of COVID-19 in the United States and over 5.8 million worldwide .
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The Gary Sinise Foundation has pledged to donate up to 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs’ health care and front-line workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday.
The meals will be made available to over 80 different VA medical facilities across the nation in the next few weeks, according to a VA media release.
“Donations like this mean a lot to our VA staff as they are on the front lines of caring for our nation’s Veterans every day,” VA Secretary Robert Wilkie said.
“We are very appreciative of this donation during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Elizabeth Fields, the chief operating officer of the Gary Sinise Foundation, said the donated meals will come from local restaurants near the different medical facilities to help with “stimulating local economies and helping communities.”
“Up to 250 meals will be donated to each facility depending on size and need,” Fields said.
The Gary Sinise Foundation has been helping meet the needs of veterans, first responders, military and health care workers through its Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service since April 1.
It has provided personal protective equipment for people on the front lines and donated decontamination equipment to people across the country.
“We’re supporting first responders, front-line workers, health care workers, Gold Star families, you name it,” actor Gary Sinise told the “Brian Kilmeade Show” in April.
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“Everybody’s been impacted by having to stay home from work or go to work because they’re a first responder and they’re needed out there so we’re trying to make a difference.”
As of May 26, the foundation has provided 5,153 pieces of personal protective equipment, served 33,584 meals, helped 57 first responder departments and assisted 26 states, according to the foundation’s website.
One organization that has benefited from the charitable foundation is the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The foundation donated reusable face shields to the department as gloves, goggles and face shields have become hard to find, KABC-TV reported.
“Thank you for all the support. You’ve supported us with other donations and equipment. And this is a big deal for us,” LAFD Assistant Chief Wade White said.
Sinise responded, “You are courageous. You inspire us all. God bless you. Thank you very much. I’m a grateful American. Be safe.”
The foundation’s announcement comes as the number of coronavirus deaths in the United States has reached 102,323 as of Friday, according to Johns Hopkins.
There are over 1.7 million cases of COVID-19 in the United States and over 5.8 million worldwide.
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