westernjournal--2020-05-19--Mike Huckabee: Facts Prove Democrats Wrong on Trump’s Leadership

For months , the story of the COVID-19 ( Chinese ) coronavirus , according to the media , has been that everything President Trump did was wrong , wrong , wrong !
He ’ s dumb , incompetent and over his head — and millions of people will die and it ’ s all his fault !
The opposite side of that was the coverage of New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo , who has been praised to the skies for his actions in dealing with the virus .
But the truth has a funny way of coming out over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want us to believe .
The American people questioned how a virus unleashed by China that ’ s killing people all over the world was Trump ’ s fault .
Yes , we know that Trump made some mistakes , but so would anyone when dealing with a new disease we just didn ’ t know much about .
TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' Even more mistakes were made by his critics ( who claimed his travel ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the so-called “ experts ” who gave us ever-changing and conflicting advice as we learned more about this disease .
Looking back with the benefit of a few months ’ hindsight , we now know that Cuomo predicted deadly shortages of ventilators and hospital beds .
Trump provided so many ventilators and hospital beds that most went unused .
But Cuomo is brilliant and Trump is incompetent .
We now know that Cuomo ’ s policies infected New York ’ s nursing homes with COVID-19 and led to the spread of it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulting deaths were somehow Trump ’ s fault .
Cuomo ’ s tragically poor decisions are now becoming so obvious that he recently had to make an argument that a Republican would be savaged by the media for making : Hey , the people in nursing homes were going to die anyway .
It ’ s a pandemic virus , it ’ s going to kill people , the elderly are the most vulnerable and there ’ s nothing anyone can do to change that .
I think Americans are looking at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gotcha ” questions and constant media harping and realizing that Trump , despite some mistakes , has been doing a pretty amazing job of battling an unknown and invisible enemy while enduring a constant barrage of harping from the media and political opponents , whose only solutions for fighting the virus have been to shut down the economy forever , distribute borrowed money and arrest people for exercising their Constitutional rights .
That could be why , despite enduring one of the most vicious , sustained media assaults I ’ ve ever seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s approval rating is up six points in the past two weeks .
His 49 percent approval rating ties his highest ever .
Analysts credit it at least partially to his backlash against the media assault .
Maybe seeing the results of Trump ’ s actions and the raging despotism of the Democrats has ripped the blinders off for many people .
By the way , I have a question for Trump ’ s critics : You blame his response to the virus for 90,000 Americans who have died of it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.2 million Americans would die from COVID-19 , does that mean you will now give him personal credit for preventing many millions of deaths ?
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For months, the story of the COVID-19 (Chinese) coronavirus, according to the media, has been that everything President Trump did was wrong, wrong, wrong!
He’s dumb, incompetent and over his head — and millions of people will die and it’s all his fault! The opposite side of that was the coverage of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been praised to the skies for his actions in dealing with the virus.
But the truth has a funny way of coming out over time, no matter what the media want us to believe.
The American people questioned how a virus unleashed by China that’s killing people all over the world was Trump’s fault.
Yes, we know that Trump made some mistakes, but so would anyone when dealing with a new disease we just didn’t know much about.
Even more mistakes were made by his critics (who claimed his travel ban from China was “racist”) and the so-called “experts” who gave us ever-changing and conflicting advice as we learned more about this disease.
Looking back with the benefit of a few months’ hindsight, we now know that Cuomo predicted deadly shortages of ventilators and hospital beds.
Trump provided so many ventilators and hospital beds that most went unused.
But Cuomo is brilliant and Trump is incompetent. We now know that Cuomo’s policies infected New York’s nursing homes with COVID-19 and led to the spread of it to other states, but all the resulting deaths were somehow Trump’s fault.
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Cuomo’s tragically poor decisions are now becoming so obvious that he recently had to make an argument that a Republican would be savaged by the media for making: Hey, the people in nursing homes were going to die anyway.
It’s a pandemic virus, it’s going to kill people, the elderly are the most vulnerable and there’s nothing anyone can do to change that.
I think Americans are looking at the results and seeing through the childish “gotcha” questions and constant media harping and realizing that Trump, despite some mistakes, has been doing a pretty amazing job of battling an unknown and invisible enemy while enduring a constant barrage of harping from the media and political opponents, whose only solutions for fighting the virus have been to shut down the economy forever, distribute borrowed money and arrest people for exercising their constitutional rights.
That could be why, despite enduring one of the most vicious, sustained media assaults I’ve ever seen, a new Gallup poll shows Trump’s approval rating is up six points in the past two weeks.
His 49 percent approval rating ties his highest ever. Analysts credit it at least partially to his backlash against the media assault.
Maybe seeing the results of Trump’s actions and the raging despotism of the Democrats has ripped the blinders off for many people.
By the way, I have a question for Trump’s critics: You blame his response to the virus for 90,000 Americans who have died of it. Considering you originally predicted that up to 2.2 million Americans would die from COVID-19, does that mean you will now give him personal credit for preventing many millions of deaths?
Yeah, I didn’t think so.
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--‘Like a Hallmark Love Story’: HS Senior with Months Left To Live Marries Girlfriend

Chase Smith started his battle with cancer in 2014 .
Diagnosed with Ewing ’ s Sarcoma at 12 years old , Chase staved off several rounds in 2016 and 2019 .
But in March , the 18-year-old received heartbreaking news : the tumors had returned , growing on his lung , his back and his hip .
In April , he learned they ’ d reached the lining of his brain .
A GoFundMe was set up for Chase to help out with the many costs associated with his cancer treatment .
Nearly $ 100,000 has been raised to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ ve had the privilege of watching Chase swim , you have seen the drive and competitiveness that burns in his soul , ” the page reads .
“ If you ’ ve had the privilege of knowing Chase in person , you have seen the kindness and goodness , the loyalty and righteousness that exudes from his spirit .
His faith is strong , his fight is strong and he has the support and love of a small community with a BIG heart !
” TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' In April he was given just three to five months to live .
With that in mind , there was one incredibly important thing he knew he needed to do .
Chase and his girlfriend Sadie Mills , 18 , had made big plans for their post-college life that included getting married .
With their timeline sped up , friends and family helped them arrange a wedding ceremony in just four days in Indianapolis , Indiana .
Their parents were completely on board , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who initially brought up the possibility .
“ He said , ‘ I can tell in your demeanor that you ’ re going to marry Sadie one day , ' ” Chase told USA Today , recounting his father ’ s words .
“ ‘ I want you to know if that ’ s going through your mind right now , your mom and I support you 110 percent.
” The families met to discuss the wedding .
Even though Chase and Sadie had only been dating around six months and were in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the families recognized that .
“ I told them how much Sadie had changed my life and how much I loved her , how special she had been to me , the simple fact that there is nobody I ’ ve been able to open up about my personal life and cancer journey like I ’ m able to with her , ” Chase explained .
“ She is able to calm me down in a lot of scenarios when nobody else can.
” “ He was so sweet , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s very polite .
He ’ s a good Christian boy .
We just fell in love with each other ’ s personalities .
Now , he is all that matters to me.
” RELATED : Woman Marries Man Who Helped Rescue Her During Vegas Mass Shooting : ' I Felt Safe with Him' The wedding was a simple , lovely ceremony with their closest friends and family gathered .
They held hands at the end of Sadie ’ s parents ’ driveway where they ’ d had their first kiss months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hallmark love story , ” Chase ’ s mom , Kelli Smith , said .
“ A Nicholas Sparks love story .
You just don ’ t see love like this.
” “ To all of our friends and family that we couldn ’ t have at the wedding given the trying times we are living in , attached is the YouTube link to the video from Chase and Sadie ’ s wedding , ” Jeff Mills , Sadie ’ s father , posted on May 9 .
“ The videographer did an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this special day.
” “ It ’ s 15 minutes long , but definitely worth watching all the way to the end when they walk away to be escorted from the reception .
We are so happy and blessed to have Chase and the entire Smith family in our lives .
God is Great !
” God is definitely a major theme in the families ’ lives , as well as in Chase and Sadie ’ s new life together .
“ We , every day , pray for a miracle together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sadie said .
“ We pray that Chase would stay on this earth longer so we can bring more people our story of love.
” “ The precious people in your life , the amount of time they are in your life , take every moment you have , ” Chase said .
“ Enjoy and give everything you can in those relationships .
And know there is so much possible with love when your love includes God.
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Chase Smith started his battle with cancer in 2014. Diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at 12 years old, Chase staved off several rounds in 2016 and 2019.
But in March, the 18-year-old received heartbreaking news: the tumors had returned, growing on his lung, his back and his hip. In April, he learned they’d reached the lining of his brain.
A GoFundMe was set up for Chase to help out with the many costs associated with his cancer treatment. Nearly $100,000 has been raised to help this young man so far.
“If you’ve had the privilege of watching Chase swim, you have seen the drive and competitiveness that burns in his soul,” the page reads.
“If you’ve had the privilege of knowing Chase in person, you have seen the kindness and goodness, the loyalty and righteousness that exudes from his spirit. His faith is strong, his fight is strong and he has the support and love of a small community with a BIG heart!”
In April he was given just three to five months to live. With that in mind, there was one incredibly important thing he knew he needed to do.
Chase and his girlfriend Sadie Mills, 18, had made big plans for their post-college life that included getting married. With their timeline sped up, friends and family helped them arrange a wedding ceremony in just four days in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Their parents were completely on board, and Chase’s father is the one who initially brought up the possibility.
“He said, ‘I can tell in your demeanor that you’re going to marry Sadie one day,'” Chase told USA Today, recounting his father’s words. “‘I want you to know if that’s going through your mind right now, your mom and I support you 110 percent.”
The families met to discuss the wedding. Even though Chase and Sadie had only been dating around six months and were in high school, their love was real, and the families recognized that.
“I told them how much Sadie had changed my life and how much I loved her, how special she had been to me, the simple fact that there is nobody I’ve been able to open up about my personal life and cancer journey like I’m able to with her,” Chase explained. “She is able to calm me down in a lot of scenarios when nobody else can.”
“He was so sweet,” Sadie said of Chase. “He’s very polite. He’s a good Christian boy. We just fell in love with each other’s personalities. Now, he is all that matters to me.”
The wedding was a simple, lovely ceremony with their closest friends and family gathered. They held hands at the end of Sadie’s parents’ driveway where they’d had their first kiss months before.
“This is like a Hallmark love story,” Chase’s mom, Kelli Smith, said. “A Nicholas Sparks love story. You just don’t see love like this.”
“To all of our friends and family that we couldn’t have at the wedding given the trying times we are living in, attached is the YouTube link to the video from Chase and Sadie’s wedding,” Jeff Mills, Sadie’s father, posted on May 9. “The videographer did an absolutely amazing job of catching every aspect of this special day.”
“It’s 15 minutes long, but definitely worth watching all the way to the end when they walk away to be escorted from the reception. We are so happy and blessed to have Chase and the entire Smith family in our lives. God is Great!”
God is definitely a major theme in the families’ lives, as well as in Chase and Sadie’s new life together.
“We, every day, pray for a miracle together because we trust in God,” Sadie said. “We pray that Chase would stay on this earth longer so we can bring more people our story of love.”
“The precious people in your life, the amount of time they are in your life, take every moment you have,” Chase said. “Enjoy and give everything you can in those relationships. And know there is so much possible with love when your love includes God.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--Bob Ehrlich: Polarization a Result of Policies, Not Partisanship

One of my great frustrations is to watch how often the media confuse policy differences with partisan differences .
And at no time has it been more important to recognize that our deeply polarized nation is a result of the former .
It ’ s not that partisanship is a good thing — it is in fact almost always counterproductive .
It states that you are required to oppose the other person because he or she wears a different uniform , that the singular act of identifying with one party requires total opposition to the other .
Partisanship so defined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfortunately more dangerous than ever in the age of social media .
Still , our focus today should be on the profound policy differences between the two major parties .
Fissures are everywhere — and they are more obvious and pronounced during the current pandemic .
Indeed , naïve Americans who believe that “ flattening the curve ” through mitigation during this terrifying worldwide health crisis was the hard part have been rudely awakened to the reality of hardball — politics as usual — and a cynical political admonition , “ never let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' The prescriptions of left versus right have never been more opposed or more obvious .
Gun control ?
One side believes access to firearms is essential ; the other possesses a far more nuanced view of Second Amendment rights .
Lawsuits ?
One side desires to extend liability protections for manufacturers and suppliers in the midst of a pandemic ; the other side always reserves the right to sue , regardless of circumstances .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary federal benefits to actual citizens ; the other side seeks to provide those same benefits to those who should not be here in the first place .
Censorship ?
One side rallies on behalf of opening the private economy ; the other perpetrates controlled lockdowns in the name of public health .
Church attendance ?
One side sees services as constitutionally protected medicine for the soul ; the other side not so much , going so far as to shut down even outside religious gatherings .
Relief funds ?
One side wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and small businesses ; the other on “ ballot harvesting , ” cannabis “ diversity detectives ” ( in the words of Senator Mitch McConnell ) and blue states with a history of high taxes and budget deficits .
Embattled Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer may have said it best for the authoritarian types when she claimed that large protest rallies in opposition to her lockdown orders are “ racist ” and “ misogynistic.
” Only a true blue progressive would associate citizens demanding their freedom to conduct commerce with such charges .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and officials unsurprisingly agree .
I for one am happy these wide differences on the coronavirus response are playing out in the halls of Congress and on the presidential campaign trail .
The unfolding debate is not simply a political play ; the differences are real and often emotional .
One side identifies with the redemptive value of freedom of commerce and freedom , the other with the authority attendant to government dictates and control .
Back to the realpolitik strategies playing out today .
In light of so many draconian state and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with public sector control proclivities do indeed see the coronavirus as an opportunity to accomplish something that competitive elections have failed to deliver : a more socialism-accepting electorate , one that values handouts over self-reliance and one that readily accepts expansive government edicts .
In the words of Washington Post columnist Dave Balz , “ For the first time , many Americans are looking to government for their very economic survival .
In time , that could make them look at government differently.
” For further context , recall that Joe Biden has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy consultant on climate change and Beto O ’ Rourke as his “ go-to ” person for personal arms confiscation and is currently working with Bernie Sanders on an economic manifesto .
Talk about a transformed country… One can only imagine the dent this crowd would make in what was until very recently an ascendant economy and country .
Just a thought as you consider all the depressing news emanating from Joe Biden ’ s basement .
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One of my great frustrations is to watch how often the media confuse policy differences with partisan differences. And at no time has it been more important to recognize that our deeply polarized nation is a result of the former.
It’s not that partisanship is a good thing — it is in fact almost always counterproductive. It states that you are required to oppose the other person because he or she wears a different uniform, that the singular act of identifying with one party requires total opposition to the other.
Partisanship so defined reveals itself as petty, dissatisfying and unfortunately more dangerous than ever in the age of social media.
Still, our focus today should be on the profound policy differences between the two major parties. Fissures are everywhere — and they are more obvious and pronounced during the current pandemic.
Indeed, naïve Americans who believe that “flattening the curve” through mitigation during this terrifying worldwide health crisis was the hard part have been rudely awakened to the reality of hardball — politics as usual — and a cynical political admonition, “never let a crisis go to waste.”
The prescriptions of left versus right have never been more opposed or more obvious.
Gun control? One side believes access to firearms is essential; the other possesses a far more nuanced view of Second Amendment rights.
Lawsuits? One side desires to extend liability protections for manufacturers and suppliers in the midst of a pandemic; the other side always reserves the right to sue, regardless of circumstances.
Immigration? One side wishes to limit extraordinary federal benefits to actual citizens; the other side seeks to provide those same benefits to those who should not be here in the first place.
Censorship? One side rallies on behalf of opening the private economy; the other perpetrates controlled lockdowns in the name of public health.
Church attendance? One side sees services as constitutionally protected medicine for the soul; the other side not so much, going so far as to shut down even outside religious gatherings.
Relief funds? One side wants to focus relief dollars on job creators and small businesses; the other on “ballot harvesting,” cannabis “diversity detectives” (in the words of Senator Mitch McConnell) and blue states with a history of high taxes and budget deficits.
Embattled Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may have said it best for the authoritarian types when she claimed that large protest rallies in opposition to her lockdown orders are “racist” and “misogynistic.”
Only a true blue progressive would associate citizens demanding their freedom to conduct commerce with such charges. Alas, it appears many left-leaning governors and officials unsurprisingly agree.
I for one am happy these wide differences on the coronavirus response are playing out in the halls of Congress and on the presidential campaign trail. The unfolding debate is not simply a political play; the differences are real and often emotional. One side identifies with the redemptive value of freedom of commerce and freedom, the other with the authority attendant to government dictates and control.
Back to the realpolitik strategies playing out today.
In light of so many draconian state and local orders, it appears that those with public sector control proclivities do indeed see the coronavirus as an opportunity to accomplish something that competitive elections have failed to deliver: a more socialism-accepting electorate, one that values handouts over self-reliance and one that readily accepts expansive government edicts.
In the words of Washington Post columnist Dave Balz, “For the first time, many Americans are looking to government for their very economic survival. In time, that could make them look at government differently.”
For further context, recall that Joe Biden has now added Alexandria Ocasio Cortez as his policy consultant on climate change and Beto O’Rourke as his “go-to” person for personal arms confiscation and is currently working with Bernie Sanders on an economic manifesto. Talk about a transformed country…
One can only imagine the dent this crowd would make in what was until very recently an ascendant economy and country.
Just a thought as you consider all the depressing news emanating from Joe Biden’s basement.
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--As Sex Offenders Roam Free in CA, Gov Proposes Permanently Slashing Prison Population

California , which is looking to navigate through its budget crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic , will pass the bill on to state residents by forcing them to live alongside more criminals .
The Sacramento Bee reported Tuesday that Gov .
Gavin Newsom is trying to speed the closure of some state prisons .
With a projected deficit of $ 54 billion for the current fiscal year and the next , which begins on July 1 , two of California ’ s 34 state prisons will be shut down , which eventually would free up $ 400 million annually .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ State close its three juvenile facilities to save money and further reduce its overall prison population , Fox News reported .
Rather than cut wasteful government programs or refrain from stimulating the pockets of illegal immigrants with $ 125 million , Newsom wants to solve his state ’ s budget problems by unleashing more criminals on law-abiding Californians .
TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' That strategy , thus far , hasn ’ t exactly panned out .
California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the thousands during the pandemic , according to the Los Angeles Times , and some of them have been violent sex offenders .
One of those sex offenders was arrested days after his release for allegedly exposing himself to the staff at a parole resource center in Santa Ana , KABC-TV reported .
There is also the issue of the state ’ s “ zero bail ” policy for some crimes , which has seen police having to arrest the same people over and over again .
A man was arrested last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stealing cars , only to be released on zero bail each time .
Another man was accused of strangling a child after his early release from jail .
With so many criminals now roaming free in the Golden State , it really makes you wonder which ones are still incarcerated and what crimes they committed .
The people who stand to be released under Newsom ’ s plan certainly aren ’ t Boy Scouts , according to one expert .
Christine Ward , the director of the Crime Victims Alliance , confirmed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re not talking about your small-time drug dealer .
We ’ re talking about the most serious and violent felons in our state .
That ’ s what ’ s left in our prisons , ” she said .
But if Newsom gets his way , California will close the first prison sometime after the 2021 fiscal year begins , while the second prison will close a year later .
Inmates not outright released under the proposal would be able to earn their way out of prison more quickly and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which would be capped at two years for most felons .
Meanwhile , sex offenders wouldn ’ t have to be supervised upon release for longer than 18 months .
It is a truly progressive solution for a state that already has placed a moratorium on common-sense governance .
While those who authored California ’ s budget for the year couldn ’ t foresee the economic calamity caused by a Chinese coronavirus , the state ’ s leaders certainly haven ’ t helped the economic situation by forcing people , in many cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money .
In fact , the state is arresting or detaining people in droves for defying Newsom ’ s lockdown order by going outdoors .
More than two dozen people were arrested in Sacramento at one protest earlier this month for the crime of demanding that they get back to their lives back during the state ’ s strict stay-at-home order .
KCRA-TV reported the California Highway Patrol arrested 32 people for disobeying a lawful order , demonstrating without a permit and resisting or delaying a police officer .
Stories of law-abiding taxpayers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s orders during the pandemic abound , but state lawmakers apparently have few reservations about emptying jails and prisons of hardened criminals to alleviate budget issues .
However , the state ’ s leaders are ignoring California ’ s single biggest unneeded expenditure .
The Washington Examiner reported that in 2017 alone , illegal immigrants cost California $ 23 billion for their use of public resources .
It would seem a no-brainer to start with cutting this unnecessary expense when attempting to overcome such a large budget deficit , but California is insistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and protecting illegal immigrants .
For a state already in such a quandary , what could go wrong ?
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California, which is looking to navigate through its budget crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic, will pass the bill on to state residents by forcing them to live alongside more criminals.
The Sacramento Bee reported Tuesday that Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to speed the closure of some state prisons.
With a projected deficit of $54 billion for the current fiscal year and the next, which begins on July 1, two of California’s 34 state prisons will be shut down, which eventually would free up $400 million annually.
Newsom also wants to see the Golden State close its three juvenile facilities to save money and further reduce its overall prison population, Fox News reported.
Rather than cut wasteful government programs or refrain from stimulating the pockets of illegal immigrants with $125 million, Newsom wants to solve his state’s budget problems by unleashing more criminals on law-abiding Californians.
That strategy, thus far, hasn’t exactly panned out.
California has released criminals back into communities by the thousands during the pandemic, according to the Los Angeles Times, and some of them have been violent sex offenders.
One of those sex offenders was arrested days after his release for allegedly exposing himself to the staff at a parole resource center in Santa Ana, KABC-TV reported.
There is also the issue of the state’s “zero bail” policy for some crimes, which has seen police having to arrest the same people over and over again.
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A man was arrested last month three times in one day for allegedly stealing cars, only to be released on zero bail each time.
Another man was accused of strangling a child after his early release from jail.
With so many criminals now roaming free in the Golden State, it really makes you wonder which ones are still incarcerated and what crimes they committed.
The people who stand to be released under Newsom’s plan certainly aren’t Boy Scouts, according to one expert.
Christine Ward, the director of the Crime Victims Alliance, confirmed the worst, Fox News reported.
“We’re not talking about your small-time drug dealer. We’re talking about the most serious and violent felons in our state. That’s what’s left in our prisons,” she said.
But if Newsom gets his way, California will close the first prison sometime after the 2021 fiscal year begins, while the second prison will close a year later.
Inmates not outright released under the proposal would be able to earn their way out of prison more quickly and then would have a shorter parole duration, which would be capped at two years for most felons.
Meanwhile, sex offenders wouldn’t have to be supervised upon release for longer than 18 months.
California governor wants to shrink prisons to help cut budget. Closing prisons to save money? Is this making sense to people? Public safety will be difficult to maintain if this keeps up. Early releases of inmates and reducing sentences is not reform. https://t.co/YWJTmZJySV — Mike Boudreaux (@MikeBoudreaux4) May 17, 2020
It is a truly progressive solution for a state that already has placed a moratorium on common-sense governance.
While those who authored California’s budget for the year couldn’t foresee the economic calamity caused by a Chinese coronavirus, the state’s leaders certainly haven’t helped the economic situation by forcing people, in many cases, to refrain from earning or spending money.
In fact, the state is arresting or detaining people in droves for defying Newsom’s lockdown order by going outdoors.
More than two dozen people were arrested in Sacramento at one protest earlier this month for the crime of demanding that they get back to their lives back during the state’s strict stay-at-home order.
KCRA-TV reported the California Highway Patrol arrested 32 people for disobeying a lawful order, demonstrating without a permit and resisting or delaying a police officer.
Stories of law-abiding taxpayers being turned into criminals by California’s orders during the pandemic abound, but state lawmakers apparently have few reservations about emptying jails and prisons of hardened criminals to alleviate budget issues.
However, the state’s leaders are ignoring California’s single biggest unneeded expenditure.
The Washington Examiner reported that in 2017 alone, illegal immigrants cost California $23 billion for their use of public resources.
It would seem a no-brainer to start with cutting this unnecessary expense when attempting to overcome such a large budget deficit, but California is insistent on doubling down on releasing dangerous criminals and protecting illegal immigrants.
For a state already in such a quandary, what could go wrong?
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--CNN Reporter Scolds Trump on Masks, Then Rips Hers Off When She Thinks Cameras Cut

CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins is on a crusade to meticulously expose which White House personnel are not donning protective face masks .
But while pursuing this hard-hitting story , Collins has unmasked her own hypocrisy .
Collins seems to have taken point on “ exposing ” the face mask situation among Trump administration officials .
Last week , a photo she tweeted of Vice President Mike Pence wearing his mask that seemed to have been taken from a spy ’ s perspective through the shrubbery just highlighted the ridiculous nature of this crusade .
Previously , the media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one during his tour of the Mayo Clinic in April , so it ’ s easy to imagine her subtle self-satisfaction in thinking that he learned his lesson .
TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' This was not even Collin ’ s first tweet on the subject : Despite how seemingly important the facial accessory is to Collins , video recently emerged showing her removing her mask while still in the presence of other journalists in the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just hours after an exchange between Collins and Trump during a White House Rose Garden coronavirus media event Friday .
According to Mediate , some officials at the event , including Trump , were not wearing protective masks while others were , which prompted Collins to probe him on the matter .
“ Mr .
President , can you just clarify , why are some of you wearing a mask and why are some of you not wearing a mask ?
” Collins asked .
Trump replied , “ We ’ ve all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a distance away and we ’ re outdoors , so I told them , I gave them the option , they could wear it or not.
” RELATED : WaPo Attacks Trump for Not Knowing About Granddad 's Death - But Turns Out He Died 28 Years Before Trump Was Born “ So you can blame it on me , but I gave them the option .
We could wear it or not , ” he said .
But later that same day , Collins apparently didn ’ t have the same concern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the president in the Rose Garden .
Seconds after White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany ended a news briefing , Collins was seen taking her mask off and walking in somewhat close proximity to other members of the media as she departed the room .
For someone so concerned about face masks just a short time before , she was quick to remove hers , possibly thinking the cameras had stopped rolling .
And her hypocrisy wouldn ’ t escape the president ’ s ridicule .
“ A CNN faker !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eric , who had posted the video of Collins removing her mask .
The real story is in Collins ’ response to Trump ’ s comment , which shows her supreme lack of self-awareness .
“ Nearly 90,000 Americans have been killed by coronavirus , ” Collins wrote in reply to the president , “ and the president is tweeting about me pulling my mask down for six seconds on Friday.
” Suddenly , Collins spurned the very idea of worrying about face masks , conveniently forgetting her own weeks-long crusade regarding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what White House officials are or are not putting on their faces and focus on things that matter instead .
She could spend that extra time reporting on the success the Trump administration has had in procuring enough necessary supplies to deal with the pandemic .
Collins could cover how Washington state dismantled its emergency field hospital that was never even used — a similar phenomenon to what we ’ re seeing around the country .
The CNN journalist could even report on the praise Democratic governors across the country have heaped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
Of course this won ’ t happen , not from the likes of a reporter whose focus on the face-mask issue is nothing more than a last-ditch effort to malign the president amid his otherwise successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic .
It ’ s doubtful Collins was worried the president would get people sick — he and Pence are routinely screened for the virus after all , according to Collins ’ own network .
Instead , she ’ s just trying to paint Trump as reckless , uncaring or whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Collins ’ removal of her own face mask when she thought nobody was watching , and her attempt to deflect from her own actions with a statement that amusingly demonstrated her flagrant hypocrisy , completely confirm the president ’ s assessment of the network .
The establishment media is a nest of vipers trading in fake news , and Collins is just the latest hypocritical journalist to inadvertently expose this fact .
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CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins is on a crusade to meticulously expose which White House personnel are not donning protective face masks.
But while pursuing this hard-hitting story, Collins has unmasked her own hypocrisy.
Collins seems to have taken point on “exposing” the face mask situation among Trump administration officials.
Last week, a photo she tweeted of Vice President Mike Pence wearing his mask that seemed to have been taken from a spy’s perspective through the shrubbery just highlighted the ridiculous nature of this crusade.
Previously, the media had widely criticized Pence for not wearing one during his tour of the Mayo Clinic in April, so it’s easy to imagine her subtle self-satisfaction in thinking that he learned his lesson.
Vice President Pence arrived to the White House in a mask today. pic.twitter.com/qxBcODIYne — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) May 12, 2020
This was not even Collin’s first tweet on the subject:
After he was criticized for not wearing a mask at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, Vice President Pence is now wearing a mask as he tours a General Motors facility today. pic.twitter.com/qtAPZcILAO — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) April 30, 2020
Despite how seemingly important the facial accessory is to Collins, video recently emerged showing her removing her mask while still in the presence of other journalists in the White House briefing room.
The video was captured just hours after an exchange between Collins and Trump during a White House Rose Garden coronavirus media event Friday.
According to Mediate, some officials at the event, including Trump, were not wearing protective masks while others were, which prompted Collins to probe him on the matter.
“Mr. President, can you just clarify, why are some of you wearing a mask and why are some of you not wearing a mask?” Collins asked.
Trump replied, “We’ve all been tested and we’re quite a distance away and we’re outdoors, so I told them, I gave them the option, they could wear it or not.”
“So you can blame it on me, but I gave them the option. We could wear it or not,” he said.
But later that same day, Collins apparently didn’t have the same concern for own mask etiquette as she did for the president in the Rose Garden.
Seconds after White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany ended a news briefing, Collins was seen taking her mask off and walking in somewhat close proximity to other members of the media as she departed the room.
For someone so concerned about face masks just a short time before, she was quick to remove hers, possibly thinking the cameras had stopped rolling.
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And her hypocrisy wouldn’t escape the president’s ridicule.
“A CNN faker!” the president wrote in retweeting his son Eric, who had posted the video of Collins removing her mask.
The real story is in Collins’ response to Trump’s comment, which shows her supreme lack of self-awareness.
“Nearly 90,000 Americans have been killed by coronavirus,” Collins wrote in reply to the president, “and the president is tweeting about me pulling my mask down for six seconds on Friday.”
Nearly 90,000 Americans have been killed by coronavirus, and the president is tweeting about me pulling my mask down for six seconds on Friday. https://t.co/UYib8tS7pO — Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) May 18, 2020
Suddenly, Collins spurned the very idea of worrying about face masks, conveniently forgetting her own weeks-long crusade regarding the issue.
Perhaps she should stop worrying about what White House officials are or are not putting on their faces and focus on things that matter instead.
She could spend that extra time reporting on the success the Trump administration has had in procuring enough necessary supplies to deal with the pandemic.
Collins could cover how Washington state dismantled its emergency field hospital that was never even used — a similar phenomenon to what we’re seeing around the country.
The CNN journalist could even report on the praise Democratic governors across the country have heaped on Trump for his responsiveness during the crisis.
Of course this won’t happen, not from the likes of a reporter whose focus on the face-mask issue is nothing more than a last-ditch effort to malign the president amid his otherwise successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s doubtful Collins was worried the president would get people sick — he and Pence are routinely screened for the virus after all, according to Collins’ own network.
Instead, she’s just trying to paint Trump as reckless, uncaring or whatever adjective the establishment media hopes will stick.
Collins’ removal of her own face mask when she thought nobody was watching, and her attempt to deflect from her own actions with a statement that amusingly demonstrated her flagrant hypocrisy, completely confirm the president’s assessment of the network.
The establishment media is a nest of vipers trading in fake news, and Collins is just the latest hypocritical journalist to inadvertently expose this fact.
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--First Four Facts You Need To Know About Kamala Harris

Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris is currently a top contender for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s vice presidential slot .
Here are the first four facts you need to know about her : 1 .
Harris is a U.S .
Senator from California and a former presidential candidate Kamala Harris was elected as a Democratic U.S .
Senator representing California in 2016 , after previously serving as the District Attorney of San Francisco and the Attorney General of California , according to her Senate website .
During that time she defended gay marriage , Obamacare and climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Senate , she has supported legislation to raise the minimum wage and provide health care to all Americans .
On Jan. 21 , 2019 , Harris officially announced the launch of her presidential campaign with the slogan “ For the people.
” TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' Her planned policies included a Medicare-for-All plan , a plan for action on gun violence , a reproductive rights plan and a climate plan , according to her campaign website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the race on Dec. 3 of last year , chalking up the end of her campaign to a lack of funding .
According to RealClearPolitics , her polling average at the end of her campaign put her in sixth place with only 3.4 percent of the nation ’ s support .
2 .
Harris has a history of being anti-Trump Ever since Harris ’ election to the U.S. Senate and President Donald Trump ’ s election in 2016 , Harris has promised to oppose Trump — specifically when it came to immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times .
She made good on that promise , passionately criticizing Trump in January 2017 for his executive order to temporarily halt the admission of foreign nationals and refugees from countries that could pose terrorist threats to the U.S. RELATED : Senators Reveal Plan for Huge Monthly Payments to Most Americans “ Make no mistake — this is a Muslim ban , ” Harris wrote on Facebook .
Harris only continued to criticize Trump during his impeachment trial .
Following Harris ’ interrogation of Attorney General William Barr regarding the Mueller report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2019 , that Harris was “ probably very nasty ” to Barr .
Harris responded the following day on CNN by accusing Trump of trying to “ obstruct justice.
” Unsurprisingly , Harris was among those who voted to impeach Trump on Feb. 5 , according to Senate records , arguing that Trump ought to be convicted to preserve justice and that the nation ’ s trust in the federal government was contingent upon that ruling .
“ There is no question that President Trump ’ s misconduct has left a vacuum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the American people are looking to the United States Senate to demonstrate that their leaders are worthy of the public ’ s trust , ” she said on the Senate floor , according to a press release .
Despite attempts to find him guilty of abusing his power and obstructing justice , President Trump was acquitted of the two articles of impeachment after a majority of senators voted “ not guilty.
” Harris has been a consistent opponent of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh , most notably during his confirmation hearings before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accusations of sexual assault leveled against him .
On Sept. 7 , 2018 , Harris , a Judiciary Committee member , tweeted a deceptively edited video that twisted Kavanaugh ’ s words to make it sound like he was “ going after ” birth control in an attempt to “ punish ” women .
The Washington Post fact-checkers awarded her four “ Pinocchios ” — the newspaper ’ s lowest rating for false statements — for leaving out key information .
In a “ CBS This Morning ” interview , Harris said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accuser , Christine Blasey Ford , and called for further background investigations by the FBI and even impeachment .
Harris voted not to confirm Kavanaugh ’ s Supreme Court nomination , according to U.S. Senate records .
However , the judge was ultimately confirmed in a 50-48 vote in the Senate on Oct. 6 , 2018 .
Harris argued that Kavanaugh ’ s confirmation was a “ denial of justice for the women of this country ” as well as male and female survivors of sexual assault , according to the National Review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence against Kavanaugh in regards to the sexual assault allegations didn ’ t matter .
She told NPR that her calls to impeach Kavanaugh were related to “ the facts of the case ” and not her campaign for the presidency , though some outlets claim she used her hearing spotlight to boost her campaign .
Though Harris was vehemently opposed to confirming Kavanaugh because of the allegations against him , she expressed her support for former Vice President Joe Biden and his campaign for the presidency even after he was accused of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reade .
As Biden vets his list of potential running mates , analysts at both CNN and Politico have predicted that Kamala Harris is a top candidate for the role .
Harris does fit the bill Biden proposed to The Washington Post back in August , as she is “ of color and/or a different gender ” than him .
“ Of course I would , ” Biden said when asked on Dec. 4 if he would consider Harris as a running mate .
“ Senator Harris has the capacity to be anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it sincerely.
” “ She is solid .
She can be president someday herself , She can be the vice president .
She can go on to be a Supreme Court justice .
She can be attorney general .
She has enormous capability.
” Biden ’ s glowing review came as a bit of a surprise to some , as Harris practically called Biden a racist during a Democratic presidential debate .
But Biden informed reporters that he didn ’ t hold it against her .
Despite her past vendetta against Biden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harris has expressed interest in the position , she has been considerably less vocal concerning her chances than other potential candidates .
According to her supporters , though , her political qualifications may be all she needs to sway Biden .
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Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris is currently a top contender for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential slot. Here are the first four facts you need to know about her:
1. Harris is a U.S. Senator from California and a former presidential candidate
Kamala Harris was elected as a Democratic U.S. Senator representing California in 2016, after previously serving as the District Attorney of San Francisco and the Attorney General of California, according to her Senate website.
During that time she defended gay marriage, Obamacare and climate change, and during her time in the Senate, she has supported legislation to raise the minimum wage and provide health care to all Americans.
On Jan. 21, 2019, Harris officially announced the launch of her presidential campaign with the slogan “For the people.”
Her planned policies included a Medicare-for-All plan, a plan for action on gun violence, a reproductive rights plan and a climate plan, according to her campaign website.
However, Harris announced her exit from the race on Dec. 3 of last year, chalking up the end of her campaign to a lack of funding.
To my supporters, it is with deep regret—but also with deep gratitude—that I am suspending my campaign today. But I want to be clear with you: I will keep fighting every day for what this campaign has been about. Justice for the People. All the people.https://t.co/92Hk7DHHbR — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) December 3, 2019
According to RealClearPolitics, her polling average at the end of her campaign put her in sixth place with only 3.4 percent of the nation’s support.
2. Harris has a history of being anti-Trump
Ever since Harris’ election to the U.S. Senate and President Donald Trump’s election in 2016, Harris has promised to oppose Trump — specifically when it came to immigration policies, according to the Los Angeles Times.
She made good on that promise, passionately criticizing Trump in January 2017 for his executive order to temporarily halt the admission of foreign nationals and refugees from countries that could pose terrorist threats to the U.S.
“Make no mistake — this is a Muslim ban,” Harris wrote on Facebook.
Harris only continued to criticize Trump during his impeachment trial.
Following Harris’ interrogation of Attorney General William Barr regarding the Mueller report, Trump told Fox News on May 1, 2019, that Harris was “probably very nasty” to Barr.
Harris responded the following day on CNN by accusing Trump of trying to “obstruct justice.”
Unsurprisingly, Harris was among those who voted to impeach Trump on Feb. 5, according to Senate records, arguing that Trump ought to be convicted to preserve justice and that the nation’s trust in the federal government was contingent upon that ruling.
“There is no question that President Trump’s misconduct has left a vacuum of leadership in our country, and the American people are looking to the United States Senate to demonstrate that their leaders are worthy of the public’s trust,” she said on the Senate floor, according to a press release.
Despite attempts to find him guilty of abusing his power and obstructing Congress, President Trump was acquitted of the two articles of impeachment after a majority of senators voted “not guilty.”
3. Harris launched multiple efforts against Brett Kavanaugh
Harris has been a consistent opponent of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, most notably during his confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee in which he addressed accusations of sexual assault leveled against him.
On Sept. 7, 2018, Harris, a Judiciary Committee member, tweeted a deceptively edited video that twisted Kavanaugh’s words to make it sound like he was “going after” birth control in an attempt to “punish” women.
The Washington Post fact-checkers awarded her four “Pinocchios” — the newspaper’s lowest rating for false statements — for leaving out key information.
In a “CBS This Morning” interview, Harris said she believed the claims of Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, and called for further background investigations by the FBI and even impeachment.
Harris voted not to confirm Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination, according to U.S. Senate records. However, the judge was ultimately confirmed in a 50-48 vote in the Senate on Oct. 6, 2018.
Harris argued that Kavanaugh’s confirmation was a “denial of justice for the women of this country” as well as male and female survivors of sexual assault, according to the National Review.
I sat through those hearings. Brett Kavanaugh lied to the U.S. Senate and most importantly to the American people. He was put on the Court through a sham process and his place on the Court is an insult to the pursuit of truth and justice. He must be impeached. — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 15, 2019
Harris said that the lack of evidence against Kavanaugh in regards to the sexual assault allegations didn’t matter.
She told NPR that her calls to impeach Kavanaugh were related to “the facts of the case” and not her campaign for the presidency, though some outlets claim she used her hearing spotlight to boost her campaign.
Though Harris was vehemently opposed to confirming Kavanaugh because of the allegations against him, she expressed her support for former Vice President Joe Biden and his campaign for the presidency even after he was accused of sexual assault by former Senate aide Tara Reade.
4. Harris is considered a top potential VP pick for Biden
As Biden vets his list of potential running mates, analysts at both CNN and Politico have predicted that Kamala Harris is a top candidate for the role.
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Harris does fit the bill Biden proposed to The Washington Post back in August, as she is “of color and/or a different gender” than him.
“Of course I would,” Biden said when asked on Dec. 4 if he would consider Harris as a running mate. “Senator Harris has the capacity to be anything she wants to be. I mean it sincerely.”
“She is solid. She can be president someday herself, She can be the vice president. She can go on to be a Supreme Court justice. She can be attorney general. She has enormous capability.”
New: “I’m not good at keeping hard feelings,” @JoeBiden says about @KamalaHarris‘ debate criticism. He reiterates she could be a potential VP pick for him if nominee, when asked by me & @tylerpager @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/mdQSvk6ICn — Bo Erickson CBS (@BoKnowsNews) December 4, 2019
Biden’s glowing review came as a bit of a surprise to some, as Harris practically called Biden a racist during a Democratic presidential debate. But Biden informed reporters that he didn’t hold it against her.
“I’m not good at keeping hard feelings,” Biden stated.
Despite her past vendetta against Biden, she endorsed him in March.
Though Harris has expressed interest in the position, she has been considerably less vocal concerning her chances than other potential candidates.
According to her supporters, though, her political qualifications may be all she needs to sway Biden.
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--Democratic Congressman Admits to Affair with Intern Just Before Crucial Primary, Throwing Election U

Democratic Congressman Admits to Affair with Intern Just Before Crucial Primary, Throwing Election Up in the Air

Rep. Steven Horsford has admitted to having an affair with a staff intern weeks before a crucial primary election in Nevada on June 9 .
“ It is true that I had a previous consensual relationship with another adult outside of my marriage , over the course of several years , ” the Nevada Democrat said in a statement , according to the Washington Examiner .
“ I ’ m deeply sorry to all of those who have been impacted by this very poor decision , most importantly my wife and family .
Out of concern for my family during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our privacy is respected.
” The congressman is married and has three children .
Horsford made the statement in response to a local report that he had an affair with Gabriela Linder , a former intern of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid .
TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' Linder had told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that she is “ Love Jones , ” the pseudonym of a person who detailed her relationship with Horsford through a podcast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ met Horsford in 2009 when she was an intern in Reid ’ s Nevada office .
She never worked for Horsford .
An aide for Horsford told the Review-Journal that “ this was a private relationship of the congressman ’ s , and this was in no way related to his public office.
” According to Linder , the couple had a sexual relationship between 2009 and 2010 , and again between 2017 and 2019 , but they remained in regular contact throughout the decade .
She was 21 years old when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Horsford used his status to take advantage of her .
“ He knew how in love with him I was , and he knew what he could do and get away with , ” she told the Las Vegas Review-Journal .
“ He knows I would support him .
He never told me to keep quiet .
He didn ’ t have to .
He knew I was loyal to a fault.
” Horsford won back his House seat in 2018 and will face off against five other Democrats in his swing district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three weeks .
Linder said that she sees her podcast as “ an empowering journey ” but she wasn ’ t trying to damage the representative ’ s reputation .
RELATED : Two New Republican Congressman Officially Sworn Into House She told the Review-Journal that she thought Horsford should end his bid for re-election .
“ If this was a story in 2018 [ when Horsford recaptured the seat he lost in 2014 ] , he wouldn ’ t have run , ” Linder said .
“ He obtained this position under false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and man of God .
He should take a step back , atone , and if people are satisfied , then he can come back into politics.
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Rep. Steven Horsford has admitted to having an affair with a staff intern weeks before a crucial primary election in Nevada on June 9.
“It is true that I had a previous consensual relationship with another adult outside of my marriage, over the course of several years,” the Nevada Democrat said in a statement, according to the Washington Examiner.
“I’m deeply sorry to all of those who have been impacted by this very poor decision, most importantly my wife and family. Out of concern for my family during this challenging time, I ask that our privacy is respected.”
The congressman is married and has three children.
Horsford made the statement in response to a local report that he had an affair with Gabriela Linder, a former intern of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Linder had told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that she is “Love Jones,” the pseudonym of a person who detailed her relationship with Horsford through a podcast called “Mistress for Congress.”
Linder met Horsford in 2009 when she was an intern in Reid’s Nevada office. She never worked for Horsford.
An aide for Horsford told the Review-Journal that “this was a private relationship of the congressman’s, and this was in no way related to his public office.”
According to Linder, the couple had a sexual relationship between 2009 and 2010, and again between 2017 and 2019, but they remained in regular contact throughout the decade.
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She was 21 years old when they began their relationship and she alleges that Horsford used his status to take advantage of her.
“He knew how in love with him I was, and he knew what he could do and get away with,” she told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
“He knows I would support him. He never told me to keep quiet. He didn’t have to. He knew I was loyal to a fault.”
Horsford won back his House seat in 2018 and will face off against five other Democrats in his swing district in Nevada’s primary election in three weeks.
Linder said that she sees her podcast as “an empowering journey” but she wasn’t trying to damage the representative’s reputation.
She told the Review-Journal that she thought Horsford should end his bid for re-election.
“If this was a story in 2018 [when Horsford recaptured the seat he lost in 2014], he wouldn’t have run,” Linder said.
“He obtained this position under false pretenses that he was a family man and man of God. He should take a step back, atone, and if people are satisfied, then he can come back into politics.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--Black Head Coach Blasts NFL’s Condescending Proposal To Incentivize Hiring Minorities

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was not thrilled about a proposed change to the NFL ’ s “ Rooney Rule ” that would reward teams for hiring minority coaches and general managers .
Speaking to Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio , Lynn , who is black , described such a policy as well-intentioned but “ wrong.
” “ I think sometimes you can do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing , ” Lynn told Gelb .
TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Rooney Rule , which requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate during head coaching searches , was announced Friday .
Under the proposal , a team that hired a minority head coach or general manager would be rewarded during the draft , NFL.com reported .
For example , if a team were to hire a minority coach , it would see its third-round draft pick move up by six spots .
If a team were to hire both a minority coach and a minority GM , the third-round draft pick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coach or GM were retained for up to three years , the team ’ s fourth-round pick would move up by five spots .
“ I think this is out of desperation , this is something that we ’ re throwing out there , but it is what it is .
… You can ’ t make people hire someone they don ’ t want to hire for whatever reason , ” Lynn told CBS Sports .
He said that “ there are a lot of qualified African-American coaches right now that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ league , and I just pray that we do our due diligence and give these guys an opportunity.
” Although NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly supported the proposed rule change , it was tabled Tuesday , according to NFL.com ’ s Jim Trotter .
Instead , the league made other changes intended to increase diversity , including changing the Rooney Rule to require clubs to interview at least two external minority candidates for head coaching openings and at least one minority candidate for any coordinator job , according to NFL.com .
Incentivizing such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What such a plan essentially says is that the league is willing to prioritize fulfilling racial quotas over hiring the person seen as best for the job — which would jeopardize the competitiveness of professional football by diminishing the importance of merit in hiring coaches and executives .
In the case of minority coaches such as Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers , Ron Rivera of the Washington Redskins and Lynn , the current system has worked .
Those teams found coaches who management thought would give them the best chance at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , has a regular-season record of 133-74-1 and led the Steelers to a Super Bowl victory .
His football mind and coaching ability , and not the color of his skin , are behind the success .
Former Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson , who is also black , was fired after losing a game to Tomlin ’ s Steelers in 2018 .
Jackson went 3-36-1 over two-and-a-half seasons with the team , and the Browns showed him the door .
Would the proposed change to the Rooney Rule have incentivized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire third year and further agonize fans ?
What kind of a message would such a policy send to season ticket holders and die-hard fans who watched Jackson carry the Browns to a pathetic 0-16 record in 2017 ?
It seems like the proposal is itself racist for implying that hiring minority coaches would put teams at some sort of disadvantage , to the point where they need to make up a leadership deficit with more skilled players .
It also could hurt talented and qualified white coaches , who might lose a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason other than their skin color .
Competitive sports are supposed to be a pure meritocracy .
The best players in the NFL — a majority of whom are black — start on Sundays .
The most talented coaches are hired or fired based on what their teams do on the field .
The playing field is already level .
Adding racial incentives is completely antithetical to the nature of competition .
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was not thrilled about a proposed change to the NFL’s “Rooney Rule” that would reward teams for hiring minority coaches and general managers.
Speaking to Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio, Lynn, who is black, described such a policy as well-intentioned but “wrong.”
“I think sometimes you can do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing,” Lynn told Gelb.
According to @JimTrotter_NFL there is a #NFL proposal trying to incentivize hiring minority coaching & GM candidates by rewarding teams with improved draft slots. #Chargers HC Anthony Lynn told @ZachGelb, “Sometimes you can do the wrong thing while trying to do the right thing.” pic.twitter.com/EWGxJ0B005 — CBS Sports Radio (@CBSSportsRadio) May 16, 2020
The proposed change to the Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate during head coaching searches, was announced Friday.
Under the proposal, a team that hired a minority head coach or general manager would be rewarded during the draft, NFL.com reported.
For example, if a team were to hire a minority coach, it would see its third-round draft pick move up by six spots. If a team were to hire both a minority coach and a minority GM, the third-round draft pick would move up 16 spots. If the coach or GM were retained for up to three years, the team’s fourth-round pick would move up by five spots.
“I think this is out of desperation, this is something that we’re throwing out there, but it is what it is. … You can’t make people hire someone they don’t want to hire for whatever reason,” Lynn told CBS Sports.
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He said that “there are a lot of qualified African-American coaches right now that could be a head coach in this league, and I just pray that we do our due diligence and give these guys an opportunity.”
Although NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly supported the proposed rule change, it was tabled Tuesday, according to NFL.com’s Jim Trotter.
BREAKING: NFL owners have tabled the resolution to incentivize the hiring of minority coaches and general managers, per source. — Jim Trotter (@JimTrotter_NFL) May 19, 2020
Instead, the league made other changes intended to increase diversity, including changing the Rooney Rule to require clubs to interview at least two external minority candidates for head coaching openings and at least one minority candidate for any coordinator job, according to NFL.com.
Incentivizing such hires through the draft is another matter.
What such a plan essentially says is that the league is willing to prioritize fulfilling racial quotas over hiring the person seen as best for the job — which would jeopardize the competitiveness of professional football by diminishing the importance of merit in hiring coaches and executives.
In the case of minority coaches such as Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ron Rivera of the Washington Redskins and Lynn, the current system has worked.
Those teams found coaches who management thought would give them the best chance at winning football games.
Tomlin, for example, has a regular-season record of 133-74-1 and led the Steelers to a Super Bowl victory.
His football mind and coaching ability, and not the color of his skin, are behind the success.
Former Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, who is also black, was fired after losing a game to Tomlin’s Steelers in 2018.
Jackson went 3-36-1 over two-and-a-half seasons with the team, and the Browns showed him the door.
Would the proposed change to the Rooney Rule have incentivized the Browns to retain Jackson for his entire third year and further agonize fans?
What kind of a message would such a policy send to season ticket holders and die-hard fans who watched Jackson carry the Browns to a pathetic 0-16 record in 2017?
It seems like the proposal is itself racist for implying that hiring minority coaches would put teams at some sort of disadvantage, to the point where they need to make up a leadership deficit with more skilled players.
It also could hurt talented and qualified white coaches, who might lose a job to a less-qualified candidate for no reason other than their skin color.
Competitive sports are supposed to be a pure meritocracy.
The best players in the NFL — a majority of whom are black — start on Sundays. The most talented coaches are hired or fired based on what their teams do on the field.
The playing field is already level. Adding racial incentives is completely antithetical to the nature of competition.
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--‘Twilight’ Star Gregory Tyree Boyce Dead at Age 30

Gregory Tyree Boyce , 30 , and his girlfriend Natalie Adepoju , 27 , were found dead on May 13 in their condo in Las Vegas .
Gregory ’ s cousin reportedly found the two deceased , as one source told E !
News .
“ Greg ’ s cousin woke up and noticed that Greg ’ s car was still at the house , ” the source stated .
“ He was worried because Greg was to be in LA .
His cousin went to check on him and found them.
” The pair had reportedly been dating for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survived by her young son , Egypt .
Gregory , known for playing Tyler Crowley in the movie “ Twilight , ” split his time between Las Vegas to help his mother and Los Angeles for acting jobs and to see his 10-year-old daughter , Alaya .
He was working to start a business and will be remembered for his upbeat attitude .
TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' “ We as family of Gregory Boyce are very saddened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement , according to TMZ .
“ He was a dad , son , grandson , brother , uncle , and friend .
He was the light of all our lives and we are very saddened by his death.
” “ The Gregory we knew was intimate with the world and a good person .
He was a very respectful and responsible man .
He always put others first.
” His mother also wrote a long post extolling her son ’ s talents and virtues .
She posted it four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My baby boy , Greg Boyce was the best chef … oh man , ” she wrote .
“ He was in the process of starting a wing business , West Wings .
He created the flavors to his perfection and named them after west coast rappers .
Snoop Dog , Kendrick Lamar , Roddy Ricch , The Game , etc.
” “ I can say that my son was my favorite chef .
He was on to something great and that was his passion.
” “ Greggy , if I could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d continue this West Wings and set your baby girl up for life , ” she continued .
“ You told me that you didn ’ t want me to work , you wanted to take care of me .
Oh man , this is killing me Hunny… ” RELATED : 'Leave It to Beaver ' Star Ken Osmond Dead at Age 76 “ I ’ m sick without you , ” she continued .
“ I ’ m torn , I ’ m lost .
I ’ m in pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call you when I was broken or worried about something , and you ’ d tell me , Ma , I got you , we ’ ll get thru this together.
” “ With my Mommy and Channing-Celeste Wayne , I was able to tell them goodbye and hug them for the last time .
“ With you , the last time I saw you on Monday , May 11 , 2020 , I went to your house to eat leftovers from Mother ’ s day , we watched a Dave Chappelle show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hugged me , kissed me on my cheek and told me that you love me and to call you when I got home .
That was it .
Never another hug , kiss or to hear those words , I love you again.
” An official cause of death has not yet been revealed .
The family told TMZ they would appreciate “ privacy as we mourn our losses and thank you for your well wishes.
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Gregory Tyree Boyce, 30, and his girlfriend Natalie Adepoju, 27, were found dead on May 13 in their condo in Las Vegas.
Gregory’s cousin reportedly found the two deceased, as one source told E! News.
“Greg’s cousin woke up and noticed that Greg’s car was still at the house,” the source stated. “He was worried because Greg was to be in LA. His cousin went to check on him and found them.”
The pair had reportedly been dating for about one year, and Natalie is survived by her young son, Egypt.
Gregory, known for playing Tyler Crowley in the movie “Twilight,” split his time between Las Vegas to help his mother and Los Angeles for acting jobs and to see his 10-year-old daughter, Alaya. He was working to start a business and will be remembered for his upbeat attitude.
“We as family of Gregory Boyce are very saddened by our loss,” his family said in a statement, according to TMZ. “He was a dad, son, grandson, brother, uncle, and friend. He was the light of all our lives and we are very saddened by his death.”
“The Gregory we knew was intimate with the world and a good person. He was a very respectful and responsible man. He always put others first.”
His mother also wrote a long post extolling her son’s talents and virtues. She posted it four days after Gregory’s passing.
“My baby boy, Greg Boyce was the best chef … oh man,” she wrote. “He was in the process of starting a wing business, West Wings. He created the flavors to his perfection and named them after west coast rappers. Snoop Dog, Kendrick Lamar, Roddy Ricch, The Game, etc.”
“I can say that my son was my favorite chef. He was on to something great and that was his passion.”
“Greggy, if I could get my chef on like you, I’d continue this West Wings and set your baby girl up for life,” she continued. “You told me that you didn’t want me to work, you wanted to take care of me. Oh man, this is killing me Hunny…”
“I’m sick without you,” she continued. “I’m torn, I’m lost. I’m in pain. I’d text you or call you when I was broken or worried about something, and you’d tell me, Ma, I got you, we’ll get thru this together.”
“With my Mommy and Channing-Celeste Wayne, I was able to tell them goodbye and hug them for the last time.
“With you, the last time I saw you on Monday, May 11, 2020, I went to your house to eat leftovers from Mother’s day, we watched a Dave Chappelle show and you walked me to my car, hugged me, kissed me on my cheek and told me that you love me and to call you when I got home. That was it. Never another hug, kiss or to hear those words, I love you again.”
An official cause of death has not yet been revealed. The family told TMZ they would appreciate “privacy as we mourn our losses and thank you for your well wishes.”
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--Dallas Salon Owner Who Defied Government Travels to Michigan To Lend a Hand

The Texas salon owner who was jailed for violating stay-at-home orders traveled to Owosso , Michigan , to support a barber whose license was suspended after he reopened his shop for a week .
Shelley Luther , the owner of Salon a la Mode in Dallas , Texas , called Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer a “ tyrant ” for suspending 77-year-old Karl Manke ’ s license , CBS News reported .
“ Gretchen , the state of Michigan will vote you out , ” she said .
“ Stop being a tyrant , ” she added .
“ Open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this control .
We control you .
We have the power.
” Manke reopened his shop on May 4 , defying Whitmer ’ s executive order for salons , barbershops and other businesses to stay closed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .
TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' “ I ’ ll be open until Jesus walks in or until they arrest me , ” the owner of Karl Manke ’ s Barbershop told MLive .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the governor to be his mother .
“ I can take care of myself and run my own business the way I feel that I need to run it , ” Manke said at the time .
Manke faces two misdemeanors with a $ 1,000 fine and is expected to appear in court on June 23 .
His professional license and the license for his barbershop were both suspended on May 13 , according to Michigan ’ s Department of Attorney General .
“ Why does your governor think that it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liquor sales ?
” Luther asked .
“ Can ’ t you get an abortion ?
But you can not get your hair cut .
What is wrong ?
” Luther had been jailed on May 5 for opening her business in defiance of Texas ’ lockdown order but was released after less than 48 hours when Gov .
Greg Abbott dropped jail as a possible punishment .
Both Luther and Manke have said that they reopened to pay bills and support their employees and the community .
“ Karl has made it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ David Kallman told The Detroit News .
“ He has no animus toward anyone — the governor , the attorney general — he just wants to work , and he wants to do it in a safe responsible way.
” As of Tuesday morning , there are 51,915 cases of coronavirus in Michigan , including 227 in Shiawassee country where Owosso is located , according to data from the state .
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The Texas salon owner who was jailed for violating stay-at-home orders traveled to Owosso, Michigan, to support a barber whose license was suspended after he reopened his shop for a week.
Shelley Luther, the owner of Salon a la Mode in Dallas, Texas, called Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a “tyrant” for suspending 77-year-old Karl Manke’s license, CBS News reported.
“Gretchen, the state of Michigan will vote you out,” she said.
“Stop being a tyrant,” she added. “Open up. You don’t get this control. We control you. We have the power.”
Manke reopened his shop on May 4, defying Whitmer’s executive order for salons, barbershops and other businesses to stay closed in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
“I’ll be open until Jesus walks in or until they arrest me,” the owner of Karl Manke’s Barbershop told MLive.
He added that he didn’t need the governor to be his mother.
“I can take care of myself and run my own business the way I feel that I need to run it,” Manke said at the time.
Manke faces two misdemeanors with a $1,000 fine and is expected to appear in court on June 23.
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His professional license and the license for his barbershop were both suspended on May 13, according to Michigan’s Department of Attorney General.
“Why does your governor think that it’s OK to open up for marijuana, liquor sales?” Luther asked.
“Can’t you get an abortion? But you cannot get your hair cut. What is wrong?”
Luther had been jailed on May 5 for opening her business in defiance of Texas’ lockdown order but was released after less than 48 hours when Gov. Greg Abbott dropped jail as a possible punishment.
Both Luther and Manke have said that they reopened to pay bills and support their employees and the community.
“Karl has made it clear,” Manke’s attorney David Kallman told The Detroit News.
“He has no animus toward anyone — the governor, the attorney general — he just wants to work, and he wants to do it in a safe responsible way.”
As of Tuesday morning, there are 51,915 cases of coronavirus in Michigan, including 227 in Shiawassee country where Owosso is located, according to data from the state.
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westernjournal--2020-05-19--House Democrats Seeking Materials To Start New Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

House Democrats asked the Supreme Court this week for the redacted grand jury material from former special counsel Robert Muller ’ s Russia probe as part of an “ ongoing ” impeachment investigation against President Donald Trump .
“ The [ House Judiciary ] Committee ’ s investigation did not cease with the conclusion of the impeachment trial , ” House general counsel Douglas Letter wrote in a court filing Monday .
“ The withheld material remains central to the Committee ’ s ongoing investigation into the President ’ s conduct .
If this material reveals new evidence supporting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offenses that are not covered by the Articles adopted by the House , the Committee will proceed accordingly — including , if necessary , by considering whether to recommend new articles of impeachment.
” The court filing came after the Department of Justice filed an emergency request for the Supreme Court to block a D.C .
Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the federal government must release Mueller ’ s grand jury materials , Fox News reported .
Letter said “ any further delay in receiving the materials ” could cause the committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , irreparable harm by impairing the House ’ s efforts to determine whether the President committed certain impeachable offenses.
” TRENDING : WH Adviser Responds to Obama 's Dig Against Trump , Labels Barack 's Presidency a 'Kumbaya of Incompetence' The House had reportedly requested the information over a year ago , and Letter feared that if the Supreme Court grants the department ’ s request to take up the case , the release of the records would be further delayed , according to CNN .
“ This substantial delay will seriously endanger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its impeachment investigation during the current Congress — which ends not long thereafter on January 3 , 2021 , ” he wrote .
The investigation , according to Letter , has further developed in light of recent events , like the release of documents pertaining to the prosecution of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and the Justice Department ’ s motion to dismiss the case .
“ The Committee ’ s impeachment investigation related to obstruction of justice pertaining to the Russia investigation is ongoing , ” he wrote .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improper political influence over recent decisions made in the Roger Stone and Michael Flynn prosecutions , both of which were initiated by the Special Counsel.
” Mueller ’ s probe secured convictions of Trump allies like former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Roger Stone .
The redacted final report released by Attorney General William Barr in April 2019 found that “ there was no evidence of the Trump campaign collusion with the Russian government ’ s hacking , ” NPR reported .
In recent days , a list has been released naming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the period after the 2016 election but before Trump took office and who thus likely learned of Flynn ’ s identity through those requests .
Unmasking is the intelligence term used for those instances in which American citizens speaking to foreign nationals who are under surveillance have their identities revealed via an official request .
Due to the presence on that list of former vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden , and comments from the attorney currently representing Flynn , Obama ’ s name has now become linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rep. Devin Nunes said that he will be pursuing multiple criminal referrals for the people on former special counsel Robert Mueller ’ s team in response to how the Justice Department handled the Trump-Russia investigation .
“ We ’ re doing a large criminal referral on the Mueller dossier team that put together a fraudulent report — that knew there was no collusion the day that Mueller walked in the door , ” the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee told Fox Nation “ Witch Hunt ” host Gregg Jarrett last week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice trap .
There ’ s no doubt in my mind that we will make a conspiracy referral there.
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House Democrats asked the Supreme Court this week for the redacted grand jury material from former special counsel Robert Muller’s Russia probe as part of an “ongoing” impeachment investigation against President Donald Trump.
“The [House Judiciary] Committee’s investigation did not cease with the conclusion of the impeachment trial,” House general counsel Douglas Letter wrote in a court filing Monday.
“The withheld material remains central to the Committee’s ongoing investigation into the President’s conduct. If this material reveals new evidence supporting the conclusion that President Donald Trump committed impeachable offenses that are not covered by the Articles adopted by the House, the Committee will proceed accordingly — including, if necessary, by considering whether to recommend new articles of impeachment.”
The court filing came after the Department of Justice filed an emergency request for the Supreme Court to block a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the federal government must release Mueller’s grand jury materials, Fox News reported.
Letter said “any further delay in receiving the materials” could cause the committee and the public to “suffer significant, irreparable harm by impairing the House’s efforts to determine whether the President committed certain impeachable offenses.”
The House had reportedly requested the information over a year ago, and Letter feared that if the Supreme Court grants the department’s request to take up the case, the release of the records would be further delayed, according to CNN.
“This substantial delay will seriously endanger the Committee’s ability to complete its impeachment investigation during the current Congress — which ends not long thereafter on January 3, 2021,” he wrote.
The investigation, according to Letter, has further developed in light of recent events, like the release of documents pertaining to the prosecution of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the case.
“The Committee’s impeachment investigation related to obstruction of justice pertaining to the Russia investigation is ongoing,” he wrote.
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“The Committee is investigating the possible exercise of improper political influence over recent decisions made in the Roger Stone and Michael Flynn prosecutions, both of which were initiated by the Special Counsel.”
Mueller’s probe secured convictions of Trump allies like former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Roger Stone.
The redacted final report released by Attorney General William Barr in April 2019 found that “there was no evidence of the Trump campaign collusion with the Russian government’s hacking,” NPR reported.
In recent days, a list has been released naming the Obama administration officials who made unmasking requests during the period after the 2016 election but before Trump took office and who thus likely learned of Flynn’s identity through those requests.
Unmasking is the intelligence term used for those instances in which American citizens speaking to foreign nationals who are under surveillance have their identities revealed via an official request.
Due to the presence on that list of former vice president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, and comments from the attorney currently representing Flynn, Obama’s name has now become linked to the effort to target Flynn.
California Rep. Devin Nunes said that he will be pursuing multiple criminal referrals for the people on former special counsel Robert Mueller’s team in response to how the Justice Department handled the Trump-Russia investigation.
“We’re doing a large criminal referral on the Mueller dossier team that put together a fraudulent report — that knew there was no collusion the day that Mueller walked in the door,” the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee told Fox Nation “Witch Hunt” host Gregg Jarrett last week.
“They set an obstruction of justice trap. There’s no doubt in my mind that we will make a conspiracy referral there.”
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