freebeacon--2020-09-19--This Week in Campus Insanity Vol. 11

This Week in Campus Insanity Vol. 11

Welcome back to Campus Insanity , a weekly roundup of the craziest developments at our nation 's 4,000-plus institutions of higher education .
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VP of College Democrats at University of North Texas Encourages Students to Join Antifa | Legal Insurrection Brett Davis , vice president of the University of North Texas ’ s College Democrats chapter , encouraged freshmen to join Antifa—the radical group that is partially responsible for riots and destruction across the country this summer .
The president of Pennsylvania 's Franklin and Marshall College is helping raise money for a sorority girl arrested during riots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with arson , among other felonies .
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University of Chicago English Department to Accept Only Students Interested in Black Studies | Washington Free Beacon The University of Chicago 's English department will only accept graduate school applicants interested in `` Black Studies '' for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle .
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Education Department Opens Investigation into Princeton University After President Deems Racism ‘ Embedded ' in the School | Washington Examiner The Department of Education informed Princeton University it is under investigation following the school president 's declaration that racism is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
Students at Emory Business Orientation Asked to Put Race Next to Zoom Names | Campus Reform An orientation facilitator at Emory University ’ s Goizueta Business School asked students to include their racial identity next to their names on Zoom .
After 116 years , Columbia University ’ s marching band voted to disband , claiming their founding was based on `` racism , cultural oppression , misogyny , and sexual harassment . ''
The number of students being disciplined for exercising free speech on college campuses has skyrocketed in recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Black Lives Matter .
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Welcome back to Campus Insanity, a weekly roundup of the craziest developments at our nation's 4,000-plus institutions of higher education.
6. VP of College Democrats at University of North Texas Encourages Students to Join Antifa | Legal Insurrection
Brett Davis, vice president of the University of North Texas’s College Democrats chapter, encouraged freshmen to join Antifa—the radical group that is partially responsible for riots and destruction across the country this summer.
5. University President Helps Raise Money for Student Arrested for Arson | Washington Free Beacon
The president of Pennsylvania's Franklin and Marshall College is helping raise money for a sorority girl arrested during riots in Lancaster, Pa., and charged with arson, among other felonies.
4. University of Chicago English Department to Accept Only Students Interested in Black Studies | Washington Free Beacon
The University of Chicago's English department will only accept graduate school applicants interested in "Black Studies" for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle.
3. Education Department Opens Investigation into Princeton University After President Deems Racism 'Embedded' in the School | Washington Examiner
The Department of Education informed Princeton University it is under investigation following the school president's declaration that racism is "embedded" in the institution.
2. Students at Emory Business Orientation Asked to Put Race Next to Zoom Names | Campus Reform
An orientation facilitator at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School asked students to include their racial identity next to their names on Zoom.
1. Columbia University Marching Band Votes to Disband, Citing Racist, Misogynistic Founding | Columbia Spectator
After 116 years, Columbia University’s marching band voted to disband, claiming their founding was based on "racism, cultural oppression, misogyny, and sexual harassment."
Honorable Mention: Students Report Unprecedented Free Speech Violations as Schools Punish Critics of Black Lives Matter | Washington Free Beacon
The number of students being disciplined for exercising free speech on college campuses has skyrocketed in recent months as schools crack down on criticism of Black Lives Matter.
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freebeacon--2020-09-20--All International Sanctions on Iran Reimplemented, Killing Nuclear Deal

All international sanctions on Iran that were lifted as part of the Obama administration ’ s landmark nuclear deal with the country have come back into effect as of Saturday evening , removing the last remaining vestiges of the agreement that were still in place .
The renewal of these sanctions comes after months of last-ditch diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration to ensure a United Nations ban on Iran ’ s purchase of advanced weapons was not lifted .
This effort was unsuccessful after it failed to garner backing from traditional European allies on the U.N. ’ s Security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States exercised its right under the original 2015 accord to reimpose a litany of sanctions on Tehran that have been waived since the accord was signed and endorsed by the U.N. With the reimposition of these sanctions , the nuclear deal that President Donald Trump abandoned in 2018 is effectively voided .
Members of the U.N. Security Council were powerless to stop the United States from triggering what is known as `` snapback '' —a mechanism written into the original agreement that permits any member nation to reimpose international sanctions .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tensions with Iran and also complicate America ’ s relationship with some its closest allies , including France , Germany , and the United Kingdom .
Each of these countries stood in the way of U.S. efforts to extend the Iran arms ban as they sought to keep the nuclear accord on life support .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed European powers on the Security Council for forcing the United States to invoke snapback .
`` The United States took this decisive action because , in addition to Iran ’ s failure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nuclear deal ] , the Security Council failed to extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran , which had been in place for 13 years , '' Pompeo said on Saturday evening .
`` The Security Council ’ s inaction would have paved the way for Iran to buy all manner of conventional weapons , '' including from Russia and China .
The Trump administration could use the sanctions to penalize any country or business that does not end its relationship with Iran .
Pompeo indicated the administration will not hesitate to enforce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arms embargo , the reimposed sanctions include restrictions on Iran ’ s processing of uranium—the key component in a nuclear weapon—and its testing of ballistic missiles , which have been a source of regional tension since the nuclear deal took effect .
They also bar countries from transferring nuclear and missile-related technologies to Iran .
The Trump administration also will announce `` a range of additional measures '' on Iran in the coming days , according to Pompeo , a move meant to `` hold violators accountable . ''

All international sanctions on Iran that were lifted as part of the Obama administration’s landmark nuclear deal with the country have come back into effect as of Saturday evening, removing the last remaining vestiges of the agreement that were still in place.
The renewal of these sanctions comes after months of last-ditch diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration to ensure a United Nations ban on Iran’s purchase of advanced weapons was not lifted. This effort was unsuccessful after it failed to garner backing from traditional European allies on the U.N.’s Security Council. Following that bid, the United States exercised its right under the original 2015 accord to reimpose a litany of sanctions on Tehran that have been waived since the accord was signed and endorsed by the U.N. With the reimposition of these sanctions, the nuclear deal that President Donald Trump abandoned in 2018 is effectively voided.
Members of the U.N. Security Council were powerless to stop the United States from triggering what is known as "snapback"—a mechanism written into the original agreement that permits any member nation to reimpose international sanctions. The move is likely to further enflame ongoing tensions with Iran and also complicate America’s relationship with some its closest allies, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Each of these countries stood in the way of U.S. efforts to extend the Iran arms ban as they sought to keep the nuclear accord on life support.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed European powers on the Security Council for forcing the United States to invoke snapback.
"The United States took this decisive action because, in addition to Iran’s failure to perform its commitments [under the nuclear deal], the Security Council failed to extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, which had been in place for 13 years," Pompeo said on Saturday evening. "The Security Council’s inaction would have paved the way for Iran to buy all manner of conventional weapons," including from Russia and China.
The Trump administration could use the sanctions to penalize any country or business that does not end its relationship with Iran. Pompeo indicated the administration will not hesitate to enforce the sanctions.
In addition to extending the arms embargo, the reimposed sanctions include restrictions on Iran’s processing of uranium—the key component in a nuclear weapon—and its testing of ballistic missiles, which have been a source of regional tension since the nuclear deal took effect. They also bar countries from transferring nuclear and missile-related technologies to Iran.
The Trump administration also will announce "a range of additional measures" on Iran in the coming days, according to Pompeo, a move meant to "hold violators accountable."


freebeacon--2020-09-19--FLASHBACK: Democrats Demand Merrick Garland Get Senate Vote in Election Year

Democrats in 2016 demanded Senate Republicans `` do their job '' and give a hearing and vote to President Barack Obama 's Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland , in spite of it being a presidential election year .
Obama , then-vice president Joe Biden , Hillary Clinton , then-Senate minority leader Harry Reid ( D. , Nev. ) and Senate Democrats ripped Republicans , who were in control of the Senate , for their decision not to consider Garland .
Sen. Patrick Leahy ( D. , Vt. ) said the Senate had approved judges as late as `` September '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) said the notion that Obama could not nominate a judge that year was `` absurd . ''
Now the situation has reversed , as Democrats insist President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans not move on the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
Trump has already announced he will soon nominate a justice , and Sen. Mitch McConnell ( R. , Ky. ) , who remains majority leader , said the chamber will consider the nomination immediately .
McConnell said last year that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2020 that he would fill it .
If Trump 's pick to replace Ginsburg is confirmed , he will be the first president since Ronald Reagan to appoint three justices to the Supreme Court .

Democrats in 2016 demanded Senate Republicans "do their job" and give a hearing and vote to President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland, in spite of it being a presidential election year.
Obama, then-vice president Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, then-Senate minority leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.) and Senate Democrats ripped Republicans, who were in control of the Senate, for their decision not to consider Garland. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D., Vt.) said the Senate had approved judges as late as "September" in election years, and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) said the notion that Obama could not nominate a judge that year was "absurd."
Now the situation has reversed, as Democrats insist President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans not move on the vacancy left by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Trump has already announced he will soon nominate a justice, and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.), who remains majority leader, said the chamber will consider the nomination immediately. McConnell said last year that if a Supreme Court vacancy came up in 2020 that he would fill it.
If Trump's pick to replace Ginsburg is confirmed, he will be the first president since Ronald Reagan to appoint three justices to the Supreme Court.


freebeacon--2020-09-20--Pelosi Stonewalls Bill That Would Crack Down on Chinese Influence in U.S.

House Democrats are blocking a bill that will curtail the influence of the Chinese-government-funded Confucius Institute , stymying bipartisan legislation that unanimously passed in the Senate .
Despite bipartisan support in the upper chamber , House Democrats—including a cosponsor for the bill—voted against placing the CONFUCIUS Act on the agenda in late July , and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ( D. , Calif. ) has yet to announce plans to place the bill on the floor .
If passed , the legislation would require all federally funded universities with Confucius Institutes to assume `` full managerial control '' of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese government 's influence over the program .
Frustrated by the lack of action , congressional Republicans are blaming Pelosi for blocking debate for the bill , criticizing the House speaker for putting politics over national security .
`` I regret that Speaker Pelosi has still not scheduled the CONFUCIUS Act for a vote , '' said Rules Committee Ranking Member Tom Cole , who introduced the July vote .
`` This isn ’ t about politics .
It ’ s about holding China accountable , and Speaker Pelosi clearly hasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is not the first time Democrats have opposed bipartisan legislation that sought to hold China accountable .
In March , House Democrats railed against a bill that demanded Beijing disavow its conspiracy theory that the novel coronavirus originated in a U.S. military lab , labeling the bill racist against Asian Americans .
House Democrats also dropped out of the then-bipartisan China task force in an unexplained , last minute decision in February .
Pelosi 's office did not respond to a request for comment .
At its peak in 2017 , Confucius @ @ @ @ @ @ @ universities across the country , allowing Beijing to teach Mandarin to thousands of U.S. college students .
The government-vetted teachers are not allowed to discuss topics deemed sensitive by the Chinese government , such as human-rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet .
A bipartisan group of legislators have long worried that the program gives the Chinese government undue influence over campuses , prompting legislative action .
The CONFUCIUS Act—which stands for Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States—required universities to uphold academic freedom and prevent the exercise of foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since Beijing often required Confucius Institute teachers to abide by Chinese laws .
The bill , introduced by Sen. John Kennedy ( R. , La . )
, unanimously passed the Senate in June .
The House companion bill initially received bipartisan support , recruiting Florida Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala as one of its sponsors .
`` The CONFUCIUS Act will support important cultural exchange with China while strongly protecting the values of American public higher education , '' the Democrat said in a July statement .
House Democrats , however , refused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agenda .
On July 29 , Republicans introduced a motion to approve consideration for the CONFUCIUS Act , but Democrats including Shalala voted against the motion .
The bill is currently stuck in committee .
Rachelle Peterson , a Confucius Institute expert and senior research fellow at the National Association of Scholars , said it is `` truly astonishing '' that Democrats will not advance the widely supported bill , which asks for `` basic assurances of good faith from Confucius Institutes . ''
Republican supporters of the bill accuse Pelosi of ignoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If Speaker Pelosi is blocking the CONFUCIUS Act in the House after every single Senate Democrat supported its passage , it 's worth asking why , '' Kennedy told the Washington Free Beacon .
`` Do House Democrats and the speaker want to give Xi Jinping more influence over what gets taught on American campuses ?
Does academic freedom annoy just their caucus in general ? ''
While House Democrats hesitate , the Trump administration has taken action to rein in the Confucius Institute .
The White House declared the program 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in August , which designates Confucius Institute a direct appendage of the Chinese government .
The Department of Education has also uncovered millions of dollars worth of previously undisclosed donations from the Chinese government for Confucius Institutes .
The concerted push has convinced a record number of universities to drop their ties with the controversial program .
Senator Marsha Blackburn ( R. , Tenn. ) said the pandemic has forced a nationwide reckoning over the state of U.S.-China relations , and Democrats must keep up with the new consensus .
The vast majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfavorable opinion of China , according to a July poll .
`` The COVID-19 pandemic has proved the urgency with which we need to reevaluate our relationship with China , '' the senator , who cosponsored the CONFUCIUS Act , said .
`` Steps must be taken to protect the academic integrity of our educational institutions . ''

House Democrats are blocking a bill that will curtail the influence of the Chinese-government-funded Confucius Institute, stymying bipartisan legislation that unanimously passed in the Senate.
Despite bipartisan support in the upper chamber, House Democrats—including a cosponsor for the bill—voted against placing the CONFUCIUS Act on the agenda in late July, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) has yet to announce plans to place the bill on the floor. If passed, the legislation would require all federally funded universities with Confucius Institutes to assume "full managerial control" of the institutes, a move that would limit the Chinese government's influence over the program.
Frustrated by the lack of action, congressional Republicans are blaming Pelosi for blocking debate for the bill, criticizing the House speaker for putting politics over national security.
"I regret that Speaker Pelosi has still not scheduled the CONFUCIUS Act for a vote," said Rules Committee Ranking Member Tom Cole, who introduced the July vote. "This isn’t about politics. It’s about holding China accountable, and Speaker Pelosi clearly hasn’t made that a priority."
This is not the first time Democrats have opposed bipartisan legislation that sought to hold China accountable. In March, House Democrats railed against a bill that demanded Beijing disavow its conspiracy theory that the novel coronavirus originated in a U.S. military lab, labeling the bill racist against Asian Americans. House Democrats also dropped out of the then-bipartisan China task force in an unexplained, last minute decision in February.
Pelosi's office did not respond to a request for comment.
At its peak in 2017, Confucius Institute had branches in more than 100 universities across the country, allowing Beijing to teach Mandarin to thousands of U.S. college students. The government-vetted teachers are not allowed to discuss topics deemed sensitive by the Chinese government, such as human-rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
A bipartisan group of legislators have long worried that the program gives the Chinese government undue influence over campuses, prompting legislative action. The CONFUCIUS Act—which stands for Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States—required universities to uphold academic freedom and prevent the exercise of foreign law on American campuses—a key provision, since Beijing often required Confucius Institute teachers to abide by Chinese laws. The bill, introduced by Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.), unanimously passed the Senate in June.
The House companion bill initially received bipartisan support, recruiting Florida Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala as one of its sponsors. "The CONFUCIUS Act will support important cultural exchange with China while strongly protecting the values of American public higher education," the Democrat said in a July statement.
House Democrats, however, refused to put the bipartisan legislation on the agenda. On July 29, Republicans introduced a motion to approve consideration for the CONFUCIUS Act, but Democrats including Shalala voted against the motion. The bill is currently stuck in committee. Rachelle Peterson, a Confucius Institute expert and senior research fellow at the National Association of Scholars, said it is "truly astonishing" that Democrats will not advance the widely supported bill, which asks for "basic assurances of good faith from Confucius Institutes."
Republican supporters of the bill accuse Pelosi of ignoring China's growing influence in academia.
"If Speaker Pelosi is blocking the CONFUCIUS Act in the House after every single Senate Democrat supported its passage, it's worth asking why," Kennedy told the Washington Free Beacon. "Do House Democrats and the speaker want to give Xi Jinping more influence over what gets taught on American campuses? Does academic freedom annoy just their caucus in general?"
While House Democrats hesitate, the Trump administration has taken action to rein in the Confucius Institute. The White House declared the program's D.C. headquarters a "foreign mission" in August, which designates Confucius Institute a direct appendage of the Chinese government. The Department of Education has also uncovered millions of dollars worth of previously undisclosed donations from the Chinese government for Confucius Institutes. The concerted push has convinced a record number of universities to drop their ties with the controversial program.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R., Tenn.) said the pandemic has forced a nationwide reckoning over the state of U.S.-China relations, and Democrats must keep up with the new consensus. The vast majority of Americans—including 68 percent of Democrats—have an unfavorable opinion of China, according to a July poll.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has proved the urgency with which we need to reevaluate our relationship with China," the senator, who cosponsored the CONFUCIUS Act, said. "Steps must be taken to protect the academic integrity of our educational institutions."


freebeacon--2020-09-20--Progressive Group Previously Linked to Democracy Alliance Relaunches to Elect Democrats in the South

A progressive group that was supported by the Democracy Alliance , a millionaire and billionaire donor club cofounded by George Soros , is back up and running after a five-year hiatus to help Democrats battle Republicans in the South .
The Southern Progress Fund , which is devoted to electing Democrats and pushing for voter engagement , relaunched to advocate for progressive policies , fight ballot initiatives , and hold `` Republicans ' feet to the fire—like Sens .
Tom Cotton in Arkansas and Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi . ''
The group 's comeback signals that national Democrats may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republican stronghold .
Democrats have insisted they can flip some southern states , such as Texas and Georgia , and have started funneling resources into the region .
The Southern Progress Fund 's first order of business is campaigning against a ballot amendment in Arkansas this November .
The amendment , Issue 3 , was added by Republican legislators to reform the process for changing the state 's constitution to give rural counties more influence .
Liberals have utilized ballot amendments in Arkansas to push progressive ends due to the low threshold for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process by requiring valid petition signatures from 45 counties—instead of the current 15—to add a constitutional amendment to the ballot , among other changes .
Arkansas allows its citizens to write constitutional amendments and legislative statutes .
`` Southern Progress Fund will defeat Issue 3 and defend direct democracy in Arkansas , '' the group 's website states .
`` We will fight legislative Republicans ' effort to gut Arkansas ' system of direct democracy on behalf of their wealthy campaign donors . ''
Originally formed in 2013 , the Southern Progress Fund @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 9 .
Arkansas business records show that Ezra Reese , a Washington , D.C.-based partner at the Perkins Coie law firm , incorporated the group at the time of its revival .
Prior to dissolving five years ago , in 2013 Southern Progress Fund was registered in D.C. business records to Marc Elias , also a partner at Perkins Coie , who is widely considered the go-to lawyer for national Democrats .
The group was also previously backed by the Democracy Alliance donor network , whose donors have funneled nearly $ 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Documents obtained by the Washington Free Beacon show that the Southern Progress Fund was part of the Democracy Alliance 's `` Progressive Infrastructure Map . ''
Gara LaMarche , president of the alliance , told the Free Beacon that no one in the office had heard that the Southern Progress Fund relaunched .
It is unclear who is attached to the group at this time .
The Southern Progress Fund could not be reached for comment .

A progressive group that was supported by the Democracy Alliance, a millionaire and billionaire donor club cofounded by George Soros, is back up and running after a five-year hiatus to help Democrats battle Republicans in the South.
The Southern Progress Fund, which is devoted to electing Democrats and pushing for voter engagement, relaunched to advocate for progressive policies, fight ballot initiatives, and hold "Republicans' feet to the fire—like Sens. Tom Cotton in Arkansas and Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi."
The group's comeback signals that national Democrats may be looking to chip away at a longtime Republican stronghold. Democrats have insisted they can flip some southern states, such as Texas and Georgia, and have started funneling resources into the region.
The Southern Progress Fund's first order of business is campaigning against a ballot amendment in Arkansas this November. The amendment, Issue 3, was added by Republican legislators to reform the process for changing the state's constitution to give rural counties more influence. Liberals have utilized ballot amendments in Arkansas to push progressive ends due to the low threshold for signatures. Issue 3 would change this process by requiring valid petition signatures from 45 counties—instead of the current 15—to add a constitutional amendment to the ballot, among other changes. Arkansas allows its citizens to write constitutional amendments and legislative statutes.
"Southern Progress Fund will defeat Issue 3 and defend direct democracy in Arkansas," the group's website states. "We will fight legislative Republicans' effort to gut Arkansas' system of direct democracy on behalf of their wealthy campaign donors."
Originally formed in 2013, the Southern Progress Fund was relaunched after a five-year break on June 9. Arkansas business records show that Ezra Reese, a Washington, D.C.-based partner at the Perkins Coie law firm, incorporated the group at the time of its revival. Prior to dissolving five years ago, in 2013 Southern Progress Fund was registered in D.C. business records to Marc Elias, also a partner at Perkins Coie, who is widely considered the go-to lawyer for national Democrats.
The group was also previously backed by the Democracy Alliance donor network, whose donors have funneled nearly $2 billion into progressive groups and infrastructure. Documents obtained by the Washington Free Beacon show that the Southern Progress Fund was part of the Democracy Alliance's "Progressive Infrastructure Map." Gara LaMarche, president of the alliance, told the Free Beacon that no one in the office had heard that the Southern Progress Fund relaunched. It is unclear who is attached to the group at this time.
The Southern Progress Fund could not be reached for comment.


freebeacon--2020-09-20--This Week in Leftist Violence and Intimidation Vol. 4

Left-wing radicals continued to attack federal and police property this week , while also excusing the murder of Trump supporters and attempting another `` autonomous zone '' even after the one in Seattle ended in the killing of a teenager .
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Minneapolis Police Document Says Autonomous Zone Blocked Response to Assault and Robbery | KSTP News Minneapolis police documents indicate protesters who set up an autonomous zone in the city impeded officers responding to a robbery and assault , and the victim said the ambulance was delayed by the zone 's barricades .
Protesters denied the reports .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is fine with the recent murder of a Trump supporter in Portland , saying , `` Tough luck , do n't be a f—ing Trump supporter in Portland . ''
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Minneapolis City Council Complains About Lack of Policing After Voting to Eliminate Police Department | Washington Free Beacon Just three months after voting to dismantle its police department , the Minneapolis City Council complained about the city 's insufficient policing at a meeting on Tuesday .
Rioters in Lancaster destroyed property and threatened police officers , who ended up fighting back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for arson .
Videos from the scene show the police precinct coming under attack and stores being trashed .
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Protesters Show Up at LA Hospital Treating Ambushed Cops , Yell ‘ I Hope They F—ing Die ' | Fox News Anti-police protesters blocked the doors to a California emergency room where two cops who had been shot were being treated , shouting `` We hope they die . ''

Left-wing radicals continued to attack federal and police property this week, while also excusing the murder of Trump supporters and attempting another "autonomous zone" even after the one in Seattle ended in the killing of a teenager.
5. Minneapolis Police Document Says Autonomous Zone Blocked Response to Assault and Robbery | KSTP News
Minneapolis police documents indicate protesters who set up an autonomous zone in the city impeded officers responding to a robbery and assault, and the victim said the ambulance was delayed by the zone's barricades. Protesters denied the reports.
4. Leftist Woman Justifies Murder of Trump Supporter: 'Tough Luck' | James Klüg
A woman told a conservative commentator she is fine with the recent murder of a Trump supporter in Portland, saying, "Tough luck, don't be a f—ing Trump supporter in Portland."
Asked about Trump supporter who was murdered in cold-blood in Portland, leftist woman responds: "Tough luck. Don’t be a f**king Trump supporter in Portland."pic.twitter.com/dF9h2jaYH6 — The First (@TheFirstonTV) September 17, 2020
3. Minneapolis City Council Complains About Lack of Policing After Voting to Eliminate Police Department | Washington Free Beacon
Just three months after voting to dismantle its police department, the Minneapolis City Council complained about the city's insufficient policing at a meeting on Tuesday.
2. Lancaster, Pa., Police Station Attacked, Stores Looted by Antifa and BLM Rioters | CBS Philly
Rioters in Lancaster destroyed property and threatened police officers, who ended up fighting back with tear gas and making eight arrests for arson. Videos from the scene show the police precinct coming under attack and stores being trashed.
PENNSYLVANIA: Rioters have begun to throw bricks breaking windows of the police station pic.twitter.com/8zS0aoWn39 — Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) September 14, 2020
BREAKING: looting has started in Lancaster at Villa athletic store approximately 1 hour 50 minutes ago according to the shop owner Groups of rioters are roaming the city breaking windows and stealing merchandise It was too dangerous to follow them since there are no police pic.twitter.com/FQIH57hccy — ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ElijahSchaffer) September 14, 2020
1. Protesters Show Up at LA Hospital Treating Ambushed Cops, Yell 'I Hope They F—ing Die' | Fox News
Anti-police protesters blocked the doors to a California emergency room where two cops who had been shot were being treated, shouting "We hope they die."


freebeacon--2020-09-21--New York City Cop Arrested for Spying on Tibetans for China

A New York City Police Department officer was arrested for spying on the Tibetan community in New York on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party , according to a Monday press release from the Department of Justice .
Thirty-three-year-old Baimadajie Angwang , a community affairs officer in Queens and a U.S. Army reservist , is charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent for the CCP , as well as committing wire fraud and issuing multiple false statements .
Angwang is a Tibetan native and a naturalized American citizen .
Top DOJ officials warned on Monday that Chinese covert operations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` State and local officials should be aware that they are not immune to the threat of Chinese espionage , '' said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers .
`` According to the allegations , the Chinese government recruited and directed a U.S. citizen and member of our nation 's largest law enforcement department to further its intelligence gathering and repression of Chinese abroad . ''
According to the press release , Angwang regularly monitored the activity of Tibetans living in New York and worked closely with Chinese consulate officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xi Jinping 's regime inside the United States .
He also provided consulate officials access to high-level NYPD officers through consular events and programming .
The police officer reportedly spied for the CCP to bring `` glory to China . ''
Since 1951 , Angwang 's home region of Tibet has been occupied by Chinese forces , which have committed brutal atrocities and limited the free practice of Tibetan culture .
Angwang could face up to 55 years in prison if convicted .
In recent months , other American citizens have been arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property theft to aid China .
`` This case serves as yet another reminder that China represents the biggest counterintelligence threat to the United States and that the FBI and our partners will be aggressive in investigating and stopping such activities within our nation , '' said Alan E. Kohler Jr. , assistant director of the FBI 's Counterintelligence Division .

A New York City Police Department officer was arrested for spying on the Tibetan community in New York on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party, according to a Monday press release from the Department of Justice.
Thirty-three-year-old Baimadajie Angwang, a community affairs officer in Queens and a U.S. Army reservist, is charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent for the CCP, as well as committing wire fraud and issuing multiple false statements. Angwang is a Tibetan native and a naturalized American citizen.
Top DOJ officials warned on Monday that Chinese covert operations can occur within local law enforcement agencies.
"State and local officials should be aware that they are not immune to the threat of Chinese espionage," said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers. "According to the allegations, the Chinese government recruited and directed a U.S. citizen and member of our nation's largest law enforcement department to further its intelligence gathering and repression of Chinese abroad."
According to the press release, Angwang regularly monitored the activity of Tibetans living in New York and worked closely with Chinese consulate officials to identify and suppress political opponents of Xi Jinping's regime inside the United States. He also provided consulate officials access to high-level NYPD officers through consular events and programming.
The police officer reportedly spied for the CCP to bring "glory to China." Since 1951, Angwang's home region of Tibet has been occupied by Chinese forces, which have committed brutal atrocities and limited the free practice of Tibetan culture.
Angwang could face up to 55 years in prison if convicted.
In recent months, other American citizens have been arrested on charges related to espionage and intellectual property theft to aid China.
"This case serves as yet another reminder that China represents the biggest counterintelligence threat to the United States and that the FBI and our partners will be aggressive in investigating and stopping such activities within our nation," said Alan E. Kohler Jr., assistant director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--Trump: It’s My Constitutional Obligation to Nominate a Justice

President Donald Trump said Monday it was his constitutional obligation to nominate a replacement for the late Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the election .
`` I 'm just doing my constitutional obligation , '' Trump said , adding that he `` would rather see it before the election '' and there is `` plenty of time to do it . ''
Trump also said he thought it would be a mistake for Republican senators to back down from moving forward with confirmation .
Republicans are under pressure from Democrats and the media to refuse to seat Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Obama 's 2016 nominee Merrick Garland .
Democrats demanded that Garland receive a vote during the last year of Obama 's term , and Vice President Joe Biden even wrote a New York Times op-ed saying he was `` surprised and saddened to see '' the Republican-controlled Senate refusing to confirm Garland .
Biden called it an `` unprecedented act of obstruction '' and said a `` president has the constitutional duty to nominate . ''
`` I know there is an argument that no nominee should be voted on in the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in his 2016 op-ed .
`` But there is nothing in the Constitution — or our history — to support this view . ''
Justice Ginsburg , who also supported the nomination of Supreme Court justices in an election year , died Friday at her home from complications due to metastatic pancreatic cancer .
Her granddaughter said her dying wish was to leave her seat vacant until after the election .
Following Ginsburg 's death , Biden reversed his 2016 position and urged Republican senators to refrain from confirming a new Supreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uphold your constitutional duty , your conscience , let the people speak , '' Biden said Sunday .
`` We ca n't ignore the cherished system of checks and balances . ''
Biden was joined by many prominent Senate Democrats over the weekend who urged to similarly stall the process until after the election .

President Donald Trump said Monday it was his constitutional obligation to nominate a replacement for the late Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the election.
"I'm just doing my constitutional obligation," Trump said, adding that he "would rather see it before the election" and there is "plenty of time to do it." Trump also said he thought it would be a mistake for Republican senators to back down from moving forward with confirmation.
Republicans are under pressure from Democrats and the media to refuse to seat Trump's nominee as they did with Barack Obama's 2016 nominee Merrick Garland. Democrats demanded that Garland receive a vote during the last year of Obama's term, and Vice President Joe Biden even wrote a New York Times op-ed saying he was "surprised and saddened to see" the Republican-controlled Senate refusing to confirm Garland. Biden called it an "unprecedented act of obstruction" and said a "president has the constitutional duty to nominate."
"I know there is an argument that no nominee should be voted on in the last year of a presidency," Biden said in his 2016 op-ed. "But there is nothing in the Constitution — or our history — to support this view."
Justice Ginsburg, who also supported the nomination of Supreme Court justices in an election year, died Friday at her home from complications due to metastatic pancreatic cancer. Her granddaughter said her dying wish was to leave her seat vacant until after the election.
Following Ginsburg's death, Biden reversed his 2016 position and urged Republican senators to refrain from confirming a new Supreme Court justice before the election.
"Uphold your constitutional duty, your conscience, let the people speak," Biden said Sunday. "We can't ignore the cherished system of checks and balances."
Biden was joined by many prominent Senate Democrats over the weekend who urged to similarly stall the process until after the election.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--ABC Town Hall Masquerades Anti-Trump Activists as ‘Uncommitted’ Voters

Multiple voters characterized by ABC News as undecided—and selected to pepper President Donald Trump with questions during a network town hall—are longtime Trump critics .
While the network claimed its Tuesday town hall `` provided uncommitted voters the opportunity to ask the president questions about issues affecting Americans , '' a Washington Free Beacon review of social media posts found that two of the questioners have long denounced Trump .
Kutztown University professor Ellesia Blaque—whom ABC repeatedly identified as `` uncommitted '' in its coverage of the town hall—praised vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the Democratic primary , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' for the California senator in Pennsylvania .
The English professor was not shy about her partisanship , calling Trump a `` f—ing moron , '' `` pathetic , '' `` pig , '' `` swine , '' `` punk ass , '' and `` LOOSER '' ( sic ) in a slew of 2019 tweets .
She is a self-described `` liberal Democrat , '' according to her Facebook profile , on the grounds that liberals `` are not motivated by money or power , but by humanity and the needs of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' voter , Philadelphia pastor Carl Day , tweeted that he 's `` never once supported trump and wo n't now '' in August , just weeks before the ABC town hall .
He went on to say that Trump 's `` Make America Great Again '' slogan refers to a time in which `` the n— did what they were told in all industries , would n't have the audacity to try to enter a white establishment and did n't talk back to the cops . ''
Day also referred to Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him `` ridiculously arrogant & obnoxious , '' and said he `` ai n't no Christian '' in posts spanning from 2015 to 2019 .
An ABC spokesperson told the Free Beacon that the voters `` all identified to [ the network ] as uncommitted . ''
The spokesperson would not say whether the network took any time to verify those claims , nor did he answer questions about the selection process .
Blaque appeared on MSNBC after the town hall , saying , `` I did n't know if I was going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question of will I vote for Trump or Biden . ''
According to CNN , Blaque 's hesitance to vote altogether was `` why she qualified as an uncommitted voter by ABC 's standard . ''
Blaque assured MSNBC viewers that she `` really did go [ to the town hall ] with an open mind , '' adding that she `` decided to bite the bullet and vote for Biden '' after the event .
She displayed a Michelle Obama photo book in the background and said that she watches host Joy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penned a CNN opinion piece after the town hall , accusing Trump of seeing her as a `` fat Black woman—a metaphoric rock in his shoe '' rather than a `` human being asking for his support and help . ''
Day also appeared on CNN following the town hall , telling host Don Lemon that Trump referred to `` statistics and numbers , stats that he probably had no substance behind '' during the event .
Neither Blaque nor Day responded to requests for comment .
The town hall was hosted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former aide to President Bill Clinton who donated $ 75,000 to the Clinton Foundation between 2012 and 2014 and came under scrutiny after interviewing twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton without disclosing the donations .
He also interviewed the author of a book criticizing the foundation 's foreign donors in 2015 and did not reveal the conflict of interest .
The anchor 's Clinton Foundation contributions were first discovered by the Free Beacon .
Democratic nominee Joe Biden also addressed voters two days after ABC 's event at a CNN town hall .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first president without an Ivy League degree and was the first person in his family to go to college .

Multiple voters characterized by ABC News as undecided—and selected to pepper President Donald Trump with questions during a network town hall—are longtime Trump critics. While the network claimed its Tuesday town hall "provided uncommitted voters the opportunity to ask the president questions about issues affecting Americans," a Washington Free Beacon review of social media posts found that two of the questioners have long denounced Trump.
Kutztown University professor Ellesia Blaque—whom ABC repeatedly identified as "uncommitted" in its coverage of the town hall—praised vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the Democratic primary, saying she would "be there, volunteering" for the California senator in Pennsylvania. The English professor was not shy about her partisanship, calling Trump a "f—ing moron," "pathetic," "pig," "swine," "punk ass," and "LOOSER" (sic) in a slew of 2019 tweets. She is a self-described "liberal Democrat," according to her Facebook profile, on the grounds that liberals "are not motivated by money or power, but by humanity and the needs of the people."
Another "uncommitted" voter, Philadelphia pastor Carl Day, tweeted that he's "never once supported trump and won't now" in August, just weeks before the ABC town hall. He went on to say that Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan refers to a time in which "the n— did what they were told in all industries, wouldn't have the audacity to try to enter a white establishment and didn't talk back to the cops." Day also referred to Trump as a "villain," called him "ridiculously arrogant & obnoxious," and said he "ain't no Christian" in posts spanning from 2015 to 2019.
An ABC spokesperson told the Free Beacon that the voters "all identified to [the network] as uncommitted." The spokesperson would not say whether the network took any time to verify those claims, nor did he answer questions about the selection process.
Blaque appeared on MSNBC after the town hall, saying, "I didn't know if I was going to vote or not—it was never a question of will I vote for Trump or Biden." According to CNN, Blaque's hesitance to vote altogether was "why she qualified as an uncommitted voter by ABC's standard."
Blaque assured MSNBC viewers that she "really did go [to the town hall] with an open mind," adding that she "decided to bite the bullet and vote for Biden" after the event. She displayed a Michelle Obama photo book in the background and said that she watches host Joy Reid "every night." Blaque penned a CNN opinion piece after the town hall, accusing Trump of seeing her as a "fat Black woman—a metaphoric rock in his shoe" rather than a "human being asking for his support and help."
Day also appeared on CNN following the town hall, telling host Don Lemon that Trump referred to "statistics and numbers, stats that he probably had no substance behind" during the event.
Neither Blaque nor Day responded to requests for comment.
The town hall was hosted by ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos, a former aide to President Bill Clinton who donated $75,000 to the Clinton Foundation between 2012 and 2014 and came under scrutiny after interviewing twice-failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton without disclosing the donations. He also interviewed the author of a book criticizing the foundation's foreign donors in 2015 and did not reveal the conflict of interest. The anchor's Clinton Foundation contributions were first discovered by the Free Beacon.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden also addressed voters two days after ABC's event at a CNN town hall. He falsely claimed that he would be the first president without an Ivy League degree and was the first person in his family to go to college.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--NBA Playoffs Sponsored by Chinese-Owned Teen Surveillance App

A Chinese-owned teen surveillance app is sponsoring a controversial American sports league under fire for its friendly ties to the Chinese government and its acquiescence in the face of Muslim genocide .
TikTok , which rose to prominence as a technological juggernaut by answering the question , `` What if memes , but in real life ?
, '' is a primary sponsor of the NBA playoffs on TNT .
The app , owned by Chinese company ByteDance , has been at the center of geopolitical controversy after President Donald Trump demanded TikTok be sold to a U.S. firm to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his approval over the weekend for a tentative deal that would make Oracle and Walmart minority stakeholders in a new company , TikTok Global , headquartered in the United States .
Trump and others had expressed concern about the relationship between ByteDance and the Chinese government , particularly with respect to the mountains of personal data collected on the roughly 100 million TikTok users in the United States , many of them sexy teenagers who like to film themselves dancing .
The NBA sponsorship is a natural fit .
Like TikTok , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own close ties to China amid its ongoing efforts to tap into the profitable Chinese market .
While NBA league officials , executives , and players have been outspoken in their criticism of social injustices in the United States , they have been increasingly reluctant to say anything that might anger the Chinese government .
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey , for example , was swiftly denounced by NBA officials in 2019 for tweeting a message of solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong .
LeBron James suggested Morey `` was either @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation . ''
The NBA 's Chinese Twitter account issued a Mandarin language statement saying the league was `` extremely disappointed in the inappropriate comment . ''
In July , the NBA was forced to terminate its relationship with a basketball training facility in the Chinese province of Xinjiang , the site of an ongoing ethnic cleansing campaign against Uighur Muslims , more than one million of whom are currently held in government-run concentration camps .

A Chinese-owned teen surveillance app is sponsoring a controversial American sports league under fire for its friendly ties to the Chinese government and its acquiescence in the face of Muslim genocide.
TikTok, which rose to prominence as a technological juggernaut by answering the question, "What if memes, but in real life?," is a primary sponsor of the NBA playoffs on TNT.
The app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of geopolitical controversy after President Donald Trump demanded TikTok be sold to a U.S. firm to avoid a nationwide ban. Trump signaled his approval over the weekend for a tentative deal that would make Oracle and Walmart minority stakeholders in a new company, TikTok Global, headquartered in the United States.
Trump and others had expressed concern about the relationship between ByteDance and the Chinese government, particularly with respect to the mountains of personal data collected on the roughly 100 million TikTok users in the United States, many of them sexy teenagers who like to film themselves dancing.
The NBA sponsorship is a natural fit. Like TikTok, the basketball league has been criticized for its own close ties to China amid its ongoing efforts to tap into the profitable Chinese market. While NBA league officials, executives, and players have been outspoken in their criticism of social injustices in the United States, they have been increasingly reluctant to say anything that might anger the Chinese government.
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, for example, was swiftly denounced by NBA officials in 2019 for tweeting a message of solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. LeBron James suggested Morey "was either misinformed or not really educated on the situation." The NBA's Chinese Twitter account issued a Mandarin language statement saying the league was "extremely disappointed in the inappropriate comment."
In July, the NBA was forced to terminate its relationship with a basketball training facility in the Chinese province of Xinjiang, the site of an ongoing ethnic cleansing campaign against Uighur Muslims, more than one million of whom are currently held in government-run concentration camps.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--Yale Publishes Graphic Guide to COVID-Proof Sex

Yale University published a comprehensive guide for how to have sex amid the coronavirus pandemic—so comprehensive , in fact , that it includes detailed descriptions of the sex acts thought to spread the virus .
Yale 's health department circulated a `` Safer Sex During COVID-19 '' document that advises students to limit sexual interactions by masturbating and `` liven up '' their sex lives by wearing masks .
The guidelines also offer tips on how to properly clean sex toys before and after use , and ask students to avoid `` rimming , or any sexual activity that involves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Other tips include selective kissing , using condoms , washing hands before and after sex , and using the internet for sexual exchanges .
`` Consensual virtual connections over the phone or on web platforms can be ways to interact socially and sexually without exchanging fluids , '' the guidelines read .
`` Use this time to liven up your sex life while staying safe ! ''
Under the `` Spice It Up '' subhead , the guidelines say heavy breathing can spread the virus and suggest students wear masks in bed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mask while having sex might not be your thing , it is a good way to add a layer of protection , especially since heavy breathing can spread the virus further , '' the document states .
Similar sex guidelines were issued at the University of Georgia , though the school removed the list following online ridicule .
The language of both the University of Georgia 's and Yale 's guidelines mimic that of the University of Maryland Medical System and the New York City Department of Health .
Yale is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masturbation , saying that `` you are your safest sex partner . ''
According to a Frontiers in Psychiatry study , however , cybersex sometimes `` serves as another outlet for gratification that feeds a previous problem , '' especially for those addicted to drugs and alcohol .
College students abuse drugs at some of the highest rates in the United States .
The university did not respond to multiple requests for comment .

Yale University published a comprehensive guide for how to have sex amid the coronavirus pandemic—so comprehensive, in fact, that it includes detailed descriptions of the sex acts thought to spread the virus.
Yale's health department circulated a "Safer Sex During COVID-19" document that advises students to limit sexual interactions by masturbating and "liven up" their sex lives by wearing masks. The guidelines also offer tips on how to properly clean sex toys before and after use, and ask students to avoid "rimming, or any sexual activity that involves putting your mouth on the anus." Other tips include selective kissing, using condoms, washing hands before and after sex, and using the internet for sexual exchanges.
"Consensual virtual connections over the phone or on web platforms can be ways to interact socially and sexually without exchanging fluids," the guidelines read. "Use this time to liven up your sex life while staying safe!"
Under the "Spice It Up" subhead, the guidelines say heavy breathing can spread the virus and suggest students wear masks in bed to prevent infection. "Though wearing a mask while having sex might not be your thing, it is a good way to add a layer of protection, especially since heavy breathing can spread the virus further," the document states.
Similar sex guidelines were issued at the University of Georgia, though the school removed the list following online ridicule. The language of both the University of Georgia's and Yale's guidelines mimic that of the University of Maryland Medical System and the New York City Department of Health.
Yale is also encouraging students to partake in cybersex and masturbation, saying that "you are your safest sex partner." According to a Frontiers in Psychiatry study, however, cybersex sometimes "serves as another outlet for gratification that feeds a previous problem," especially for those addicted to drugs and alcohol. College students abuse drugs at some of the highest rates in the United States.
The university did not respond to multiple requests for comment.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--FLASHBACK: Democrats Warn of Deadlocked Supreme Court Without Nine Justices

Joe Biden and Senate Democrats in 2016 stressed the need to fill a Supreme Court vacancy with all due speed @ @ @ @ @ that would arise from deadlocked , 4-4 decisions .
David Rutz is senior writer at @ @ @ @ @ He was previously a sports reporter for two years in Atlanta and has done freelance @ @ @ @ @ Post .
He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2010 and lives in Marietta , Ga. @ @ @ @ @ DavidRutz .
He can be reached at rutz @ freebeacon.com .

Joe Biden and Senate Democrats in 2016 stressed the need to fill a Supreme Court vacancy with all due speed, pointing to the issues that would arise from deadlocked, 4-4 decisions.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--Chicago Issued Thousands of Parking Tickets After Mayor Declared Moratorium

Lightfoot told Chicagoans at a press conference on March 18 that until April 30 , the city would not ticket cars unless they posed a threat to public safety .
But according to city parking data obtained by the Tribune , 70 percent of parking tickets issued during that period were for violations that the mayor had said would not be ticketed—such as allowing a parking meter to expire , parking without proper permits , or driving with expired license plates .
Tickets for cars parked at expired meters downtown accounted for nearly half of those 35,000 tickets and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a betrayal , just absolutely ridiculous , '' one resident told the Tribune .
`` It puts people in a tough financial position at the worst time .
It ’ s just a really shady thing to do . ''
The Tribune reported that Lightfoot failed to warn Chicagoans when she changed the city 's policy on March 27 and told the private company that monitors the city ’ s parking meters to once again begin ticketing cars parked at expired meters .
Lightfoot has come under fire on multiple occasions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic as well as destructive anti-police protests in her city .
Under the mayor ’ s direction , Chicago spent $ 66 million to create a makeshift hospital that treated 38 patients with coronavirus .
And some have said her lack of support for local police contributed to an uptick in police department retirements this year .

Chicago raked in hundreds of thousands from parking fines in the months since Democratic mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city wouldn’t write tickets during the coronavirus pandemic, the Chicago Tribune reported Monday.
Lightfoot told Chicagoans at a press conference on March 18 that until April 30, the city would not ticket cars unless they posed a threat to public safety. But according to city parking data obtained by the Tribune, 70 percent of parking tickets issued during that period were for violations that the mayor had said would not be ticketed—such as allowing a parking meter to expire, parking without proper permits, or driving with expired license plates.
Tickets for cars parked at expired meters downtown accounted for nearly half of those 35,000 tickets and have cost Chicagoans $558,000.
"It’s a betrayal, just absolutely ridiculous," one resident told the Tribune. "It puts people in a tough financial position at the worst time. It’s just a really shady thing to do."
The Tribune reported that Lightfoot failed to warn Chicagoans when she changed the city's policy on March 27 and told the private company that monitors the city’s parking meters to once again begin ticketing cars parked at expired meters.
Lightfoot has come under fire on multiple occasions this summer for her handling of the coronavirus pandemic as well as destructive anti-police protests in her city. Under the mayor’s direction, Chicago spent $66 million to create a makeshift hospital that treated 38 patients with coronavirus. And some have said her lack of support for local police contributed to an uptick in police department retirements this year.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--New McSally Ad Highlights Career as Trail-Blazing Female Air Force Pilot

Arizona Republican senator Martha McSally is highlighting her biography as a trail-blazing female Air Force pilot who overcame family tragedy and sexual assault in a new ad out Monday , as she seeks to close a polling deficit against her Democratic opponent Mark Kelly .
The ad gives a softer , more personal view of McSally—and is a contrast to some of her prior gloves-off ads .
It portrays her as a `` fighter '' compared with `` flashy '' Mark Kelly , a former astronaut and gun-control activist .
`` I ’ m Martha McSally .
At 12 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I became a survivor .
And at 18 , I was told girls can ’ t be fighter pilots , '' McSally said in the ad .
`` Then I became the first woman to fly a fighter jet in combat and help lead the air war after 9/11 .
America faces serious challenges , but we will overcome them , '' continued McSally .
`` If you want flashy , you ’ ve got a guy .
But if you want a fighter , I ’ m your girl . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Predictive Insights showed McSally trailing Kelly 42 percent to 52 percent .
Another Sept. 17 poll by Monmouth found a slightly closer race , with Kelly leading by six points .
The special election race has taken on new national significance after the death of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
If Kelly wins , he could be confirmed early to the Senate in December , potentially costing Republicans a crucial vote in the fight to confirm President Donald Trump ’ s Supreme Court pick after the election .
The new ad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to her campaign .
McSally served in the U.S. Air Force in Iraq and Afghanistan , becoming the first female combat pilot to lead a fighter squadron .
She ran unsuccessfully for Senate against Sen. Kyrsten Sinema ( D. ) in 2018 , but was later appointed to fill John McCain ’ s seat after his death in December 2018 .
She has spoken out about her experience as a victim of sexual assault by her high school track coach at age 17 and later by a superior officer in the Air @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously criticized her opponent Kelly for his business interests in China , including an investment in one of his companies by controversial Chinese tech giant Tencent .

Arizona Republican senator Martha McSally is highlighting her biography as a trail-blazing female Air Force pilot who overcame family tragedy and sexual assault in a new ad out Monday, as she seeks to close a polling deficit against her Democratic opponent Mark Kelly.
The ad gives a softer, more personal view of McSally—and is a contrast to some of her prior gloves-off ads. It portrays her as a "fighter" compared with "flashy" Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and gun-control activist.
"I’m Martha McSally. At 12, I lost my dad. At 17, I became a survivor. And at 18, I was told girls can’t be fighter pilots," McSally said in the ad.
"Then I became the first woman to fly a fighter jet in combat and help lead the air war after 9/11. America faces serious challenges, but we will overcome them," continued McSally. "If you want flashy, you’ve got a guy. But if you want a fighter, I’m your girl."
A poll released last week by OH Predictive Insights showed McSally trailing Kelly 42 percent to 52 percent. Another Sept. 17 poll by Monmouth found a slightly closer race, with Kelly leading by six points. The special election race has taken on new national significance after the death of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If Kelly wins, he could be confirmed early to the Senate in December, potentially costing Republicans a crucial vote in the fight to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick after the election.
The new ad will run on TV and online, according to her campaign.
McSally served in the U.S. Air Force in Iraq and Afghanistan, becoming the first female combat pilot to lead a fighter squadron. She ran unsuccessfully for Senate against Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D.) in 2018, but was later appointed to fill John McCain’s seat after his death in December 2018.
She has spoken out about her experience as a victim of sexual assault by her high school track coach at age 17 and later by a superior officer in the Air Force.
McSally’s ads have previously criticized her opponent Kelly for his business interests in China, including an investment in one of his companies by controversial Chinese tech giant Tencent.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--UPDATE: Journalists Still Can’t Stop Giving Mitch McConnell Badass Nicknames

Journalists are terrified of Mitch McConnell .
The Senate majority leader strikes fear in their hearts , and they want @ @ @ @ @ him as well .
Hence the `` scary '' nicknames : Midnight Mitch , Moscow @ @ @ @ @ .
As previously reported by the Washington Free Beacon , these journo-derived nicknames actually make @ @ @ @ @ cunning badass , which he is .
The same is true about the latest McConnell-related @ @ @ @ @ , which recently described him as the `` apex predator '' of American politics .
@ @ @ @ @ NBC News analyst Howard Fineman , opens with an anecdote presumably intended to make McConnell @ @ @ @ @ is often the case , the Senate majority leader comes across as a humble , @ @ @ @ @ cerebral badass of epic proportions : There 's a predator on the prowl .
He @ @ @ @ @ he does is win .

Journalists are terrified of Mitch McConnell. The Senate majority leader strikes fear in their hearts, and they want the American people to fear him as well. Hence the "scary" nicknames: Midnight Mitch, Moscow Mitch, and Cocaine Mitch.
As previously reported by the Washington Free Beacon, these journo-derived nicknames actually make Mitch McConnell look like a cunning badass, which he is. The same is true about the latest McConnell-related fearmongering by the Washington Post, which recently described him as the "apex predator" of American politics.
The article, written by NBC News analyst Howard Fineman, opens with an anecdote presumably intended to make McConnell look bad. But as is often the case, the Senate majority leader comes across as a humble, charming, clever, and cerebral badass of epic proportions:
When Minnesota Democrat Al Franken was in the Senate, the only way he could even briefly befriend Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was to compliment the Republican leader on a speech. One day, after McConnell had given what passed for heartfelt remarks in praise of Senate spouses, Franken approached him to say it was a "lovely speech." A comedian in an earlier life, Franken then proceeded to kid him on the square. "Mitch, I have to say, I really like your speeches better when they aren’t in the service of evil." "I like the evil ones better," McConnell replied, with a thin smile.
Run for the hills, libs.
There's a predator on the prowl.
He thrives in darkness.
He knows no borders.
All he does is win.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--Sweeping New Sanctions Hit Iran’s Nuclear and Ballistic Missile Programs

The Trump administration on Monday announced an unprecedented set of new sanctions on Iran ’ s nuclear and ballistic missile sectors .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was joined at the State Department by top Trump administration officials as they announced the new measures , which target Iran ’ s proliferation of nuclear materials used to feed its atomic weapons program .
The sanctions also seek to restrain Iran ’ s contested ballistic missile program , which has progressed in tandem with its nuclear program as the country seeks to construct a weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics agency , as well as its leaders , for exporting arms to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro , who also was targeted by the new sanctions .
The measures are aimed at stopping Iran from exporting arms across the globe , including to regional hotspots such as Yemen , Syria , Lebanon , and Iraq .
The new sanctions are being issued under a fresh executive order announced Monday by the White House enabling the United States to sanction Iranian government actors and those globally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s nuclear and missile programs .
The move comes a month after the United States invoked a procedural mechanism at the United Nations that ordered the `` snapback '' of all global sanctions on Iran .
Snapback took effect on Saturday .
The unprecedented move was met with anger by European powers and Tehran ’ s allies , raising questions about whether the world will uphold the sanctions .
Pompeo and senior Trump administration officials warned that they will not hesitate to sanction any country caught working with Iran .
`` Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reimposed on Iran , stakeholders worldwide are warned that the United States will aggressively use U.S. sanctions authorities to impose consequences for failures to comply with the snapped-back U.N. measures on Iran and ensure that Iran does not reap the benefits of U.N.-prohibited activity , '' the State Department said in announcing the new action .
To further tighten the noose on Iran ’ s nuclear program , the United States designated several Iranians who it says are `` centrally involved in Iran ’ s uranium enrichment centrifuge operations . ''
Among those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director at Iran ’ s Atomic Energy Organization .
He was penalized due to his support for the `` installation of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges … that are used to increase Iran 's enriched uranium stockpile . ''
Other new sanctions target individuals associated with Iran ’ s Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute , which has manufactured the fuel needed to run the country ’ s nuclear reactors .
This includes greater restrictions on Iran ’ s production of a nuclear byproduct known as heavy water , which could provide Iran with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Treasury Department also designated two Iranian military officials and several organizations aiding the country ’ s ballistic missile program .
One such group , Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group , `` is in charge of liquid-propellant ballistic missile development , '' according to information provided by the department .
Additionally , the Department of Commerce on Monday added five Iranian nationals to its `` entity list for nuclear-related activities , '' which prevents them from importing materials that could aid the country 's nuclear program .
President Trump , in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House executive order paves the way for not just the reimposition of global sanctions , but new actions meant to stop Tehran 's pursuit of a weapon .
`` My actions today send a clear message to the Iranian regime and those in the international community who refuse to stand up to Iran , '' Trump said .
`` The United States will not allow the Iranian regime to further advance capabilities to directly threaten and terrorize the rest of the world . ''

The Trump administration on Monday announced an unprecedented set of new sanctions on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile sectors.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was joined at the State Department by top Trump administration officials as they announced the new measures, which target Iran’s proliferation of nuclear materials used to feed its atomic weapons program. The sanctions also seek to restrain Iran’s contested ballistic missile program, which has progressed in tandem with its nuclear program as the country seeks to construct a weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
The most far-reaching sanctions will target Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics agency, as well as its leaders, for exporting arms to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, who also was targeted by the new sanctions. The measures are aimed at stopping Iran from exporting arms across the globe, including to regional hotspots such as Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
The new sanctions are being issued under a fresh executive order announced Monday by the White House enabling the United States to sanction Iranian government actors and those globally who have been identified as aiding Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. The move comes a month after the United States invoked a procedural mechanism at the United Nations that ordered the "snapback" of all global sanctions on Iran. Snapback took effect on Saturday. The unprecedented move was met with anger by European powers and Tehran’s allies, raising questions about whether the world will uphold the sanctions. Pompeo and senior Trump administration officials warned that they will not hesitate to sanction any country caught working with Iran.
"Now that virtually all U.N. sanctions have been reimposed on Iran, stakeholders worldwide are warned that the United States will aggressively use U.S. sanctions authorities to impose consequences for failures to comply with the snapped-back U.N. measures on Iran and ensure that Iran does not reap the benefits of U.N.-prohibited activity," the State Department said in announcing the new action.
To further tighten the noose on Iran’s nuclear program, the United States designated several Iranians who it says are "centrally involved in Iran’s uranium enrichment centrifuge operations." Among those sanctioned is Hamid Reza Ghadirian, group director at Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization. He was penalized due to his support for the "installation of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges … that are used to increase Iran's enriched uranium stockpile."
Other new sanctions target individuals associated with Iran’s Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, which has manufactured the fuel needed to run the country’s nuclear reactors. This includes greater restrictions on Iran’s production of a nuclear byproduct known as heavy water, which could provide Iran with an alternative plutonium-based pathway to a bomb.
The Treasury Department also designated two Iranian military officials and several organizations aiding the country’s ballistic missile program. One such group, Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group, "is in charge of liquid-propellant ballistic missile development," according to information provided by the department.
Additionally, the Department of Commerce on Monday added five Iranian nationals to its "entity list for nuclear-related activities," which prevents them from importing materials that could aid the country's nuclear program.
President Trump, in a statement on the new sanctions, said the White House executive order paves the way for not just the reimposition of global sanctions, but new actions meant to stop Tehran's pursuit of a weapon.
"My actions today send a clear message to the Iranian regime and those in the international community who refuse to stand up to Iran," Trump said. "The United States will not allow the Iranian regime to further advance capabilities to directly threaten and terrorize the rest of the world."


freebeacon--2020-09-21--Report: North Korea Laundered Millions Through American Banks

Over the course of several years , North Korea and organizations linked to the regime laundered over $ 174 million through American banks , according to documents obtained by NBC News .
The laundering scheme occurred over several years through a complex illicit finance network that included shell corporations and had support from Chinese companies .
`` Taken as a whole , you have what really , frankly , looks like a concerted attack by the North Koreans to access the U.S. financial system over an extended period of time through multiple different avenues in ways that were fairly sophisticated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Treasury Department official , told NBC .
North Korean funds made their way into multiple prominent American banks , including JPMorgan Chase and the Bank of New York Mellon .
The laundering detailed by the documents occurred largely from 2008 to 2017 , a period in which the United States leveled a series of tough international sanctions on Pyongyang ’ s ability to do business across the world .
Intended to freeze Kim Jong Un 's ability to develop or obtain nuclear weapons , the sanctions were often circumvented by North Korea with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interests in Beijing , experts said .
`` The documents you have in front of you , I think , help explain why the North Koreans have been so successful at sanction evasion , '' Hugh Griffiths , who monitored sanctions on North Korea for the United Nations , told NBC .
`` What you have is gold dust , because so few journalists , or investigators generally , get access to banking internal compliance documentation . ''
There is recent precedent for North Korea 's flouting of international sanctions .
In July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for violating petroleum import caps put in place by the UN .
`` If [ North Korea ] is able to flagrantly evade international sanctions , it will have little incentive to engage in serious negotiations , '' the complaint reads .
The current sanctions regime on North Korea has inflicted significant damage on the country ’ s economy during the coronavirus pandemic .
In August , Kim Jong Un addressed fellow Workers ’ Party members in a rare admission that Pyongyang ’ s economic planning had fallen short of its stated goals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stalled , Kim also suspended missile testing in August .

Over the course of several years, North Korea and organizations linked to the regime laundered over $174 million through American banks, according to documents obtained by NBC News.
The laundering scheme occurred over several years through a complex illicit finance network that included shell corporations and had support from Chinese companies.
"Taken as a whole, you have what really, frankly, looks like a concerted attack by the North Koreans to access the U.S. financial system over an extended period of time through multiple different avenues in ways that were fairly sophisticated," Eric Lorber, a former Treasury Department official, told NBC.
North Korean funds made their way into multiple prominent American banks, including JPMorgan Chase and the Bank of New York Mellon. The laundering detailed by the documents occurred largely from 2008 to 2017, a period in which the United States leveled a series of tough international sanctions on Pyongyang’s ability to do business across the world.
Intended to freeze Kim Jong Un's ability to develop or obtain nuclear weapons, the sanctions were often circumvented by North Korea with the help of friendly business and political interests in Beijing, experts said.
"The documents you have in front of you, I think, help explain why the North Koreans have been so successful at sanction evasion," Hugh Griffiths, who monitored sanctions on North Korea for the United Nations, told NBC. "What you have is gold dust, because so few journalists, or investigators generally, get access to banking internal compliance documentation."
There is recent precedent for North Korea's flouting of international sanctions. In July, more than 40 countries condemned Pyongyang for violating petroleum import caps put in place by the UN.
"If [North Korea] is able to flagrantly evade international sanctions, it will have little incentive to engage in serious negotiations," the complaint reads.
The current sanctions regime on North Korea has inflicted significant damage on the country’s economy during the coronavirus pandemic. In August, Kim Jong Un addressed fellow Workers’ Party members in a rare admission that Pyongyang’s economic planning had fallen short of its stated goals. As the economy in North Korea stalled, Kim also suspended missile testing in August.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--Justice Department Slams New York City, Portland, Seattle for ‘Permitting Anarchy’

The Justice Department on Monday called out local governments in New York City , Portland , and Seattle for failing to curb criminal activity and `` permitting anarchy , violence , and destruction '' during a wave of anti-police demonstrations this summer .
According to the Justice Department ’ s press release , the three cities failed to protect citizens ’ safety and property and refused to support their police departments ’ efforts to curb `` widespread or sustained violence and destruction '' after demonstrations began in late May .
The department 's list follows President Donald Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that allowed and enabled riots to persist throughout the summer , as expressed in a Sept. 2 memorandum .
Attorney General William Barr said federal dollars should not be `` wasted '' on state and local governments that can not protect citizens ' lives and property .
`` When state and local leaders impede their own law enforcement officers and agencies from doing their jobs , it endangers innocent citizens who deserve to be protected , including those who are trying to peacefully assemble and protest , '' Barr said .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be wasted when the safety of the citizenry hangs in the balance . ''
New York City , Portland , and Seattle all experienced upticks in crimes corresponding with the outbreak of violent demonstrations , the Justice Department noted in the press release—and , at the same time , all three cities moved forward with legislation to defund their police departments .
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio ( D. ) approved a $ 1 billion NYPD budget cut in June , the same month that the Portland city council passed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Seattle City Council passed a series of police department budget cuts in August , which led Carmen Best , the city ’ s first black female police chief , to resign .
The Justice Department said that it would continue to identify other jurisdictions that failed to stymie destructive demonstrations this summer .
An Axios report released last week found that the first two weeks of protests alone cost insurance agencies up to $ 2 billion , more than any other event of civil unrest in U.S. history .
Protests began in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Floyd and Breonna Taylor .

The Justice Department on Monday called out local governments in New York City, Portland, and Seattle for failing to curb criminal activity and "permitting anarchy, violence, and destruction" during a wave of anti-police demonstrations this summer.
According to the Justice Department’s press release, the three cities failed to protect citizens’ safety and property and refused to support their police departments’ efforts to curb "widespread or sustained violence and destruction" after demonstrations began in late May. The department's list follows President Donald Trump’s push to cut federal funding from cities that allowed and enabled riots to persist throughout the summer, as expressed in a Sept. 2 memorandum.
Attorney General William Barr said federal dollars should not be "wasted" on state and local governments that cannot protect citizens' lives and property.
"When state and local leaders impede their own law enforcement officers and agencies from doing their jobs, it endangers innocent citizens who deserve to be protected, including those who are trying to peacefully assemble and protest," Barr said. "We cannot allow federal tax dollars to be wasted when the safety of the citizenry hangs in the balance."
New York City, Portland, and Seattle all experienced upticks in crimes corresponding with the outbreak of violent demonstrations, the Justice Department noted in the press release—and, at the same time, all three cities moved forward with legislation to defund their police departments. New York City mayor Bill de Blasio (D.) approved a $1 billion NYPD budget cut in June, the same month that the Portland city council passed a $15 million police department budget cut. Seattle City Council passed a series of police department budget cuts in August, which led Carmen Best, the city’s first black female police chief, to resign.
The Justice Department said that it would continue to identify other jurisdictions that failed to stymie destructive demonstrations this summer.
An Axios report released last week found that the first two weeks of protests alone cost insurance agencies up to $2 billion, more than any other event of civil unrest in U.S. history. Protests began in late May following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--U.S. Increases Troop Presence in Syria As Russian and ISIS Threats Grow

Military officials announced a slight uptick in American troop presence in Syria as a bulwark against increasing Russian aggression and revitalized signs from ISIS in the region , the New York Times reported Friday .
The additions will bring about 100 new personnel to the roughly 500-person American contingent in the country , as well as military hardware such as Bradley fighting vehicles and increased fighter jet patrols .
`` These actions are a clear demonstration of U.S. resolve to defend coalition forces , '' Captain Bill Urban , a spokesman for the military ’ s Central Command ( CENTCOM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ email , `` and to ensure that they are able to continue their defeat-ISIS mission without interference . ''
ISIS ’ s operations in Syria and elsewhere remain a challenge to American vital interests .
A Friday Wall Street Journal report found that ISIS ’ s cash reserves , estimated to be over $ 300 million , are helping fund the terrorist organization ’ s efforts to withstand American-led coalition operations across the Middle East .
`` The underlying conditions that allowed for the rise of ISIS remain , '' CENTCOM head and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They continue to aspire to regain control of physical terrain .
Without sustained pressure , they have the potential to do so in a relatively short period of time . ''
Regional issues have only been complicated by Moscow ’ s adversarial posture toward the United States across the world , but especially in the Middle East .
In August , a Russian vehicle conducted irregular maneuvers and rammed an American patrol , wounding seven American soldiers .
The incident elicited concern from CENTCOM .
`` They were in an area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' McKenzie told the Times .
`` They were not in an area that they had received permission to go to .
And their actions were frankly reckless at the tactical level . ''
Months prior to the incident , reports circulated that Russia had paid the Taliban bounties to kill American soldiers .
In 2018 , Syrian operators allied with Russian mercenaries raided a compound held by American commandos .
The resulting firefight left up to 300 Russian and Syrian fighters dead .

Military officials announced a slight uptick in American troop presence in Syria as a bulwark against increasing Russian aggression and revitalized signs from ISIS in the region, the New York Times reported Friday.
The additions will bring about 100 new personnel to the roughly 500-person American contingent in the country, as well as military hardware such as Bradley fighting vehicles and increased fighter jet patrols.
"These actions are a clear demonstration of U.S. resolve to defend coalition forces," Captain Bill Urban, a spokesman for the military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), told the Times in an email, "and to ensure that they are able to continue their defeat-ISIS mission without interference."
ISIS’s operations in Syria and elsewhere remain a challenge to American vital interests. A Friday Wall Street Journal report found that ISIS’s cash reserves, estimated to be over $300 million, are helping fund the terrorist organization’s efforts to withstand American-led coalition operations across the Middle East.
"The underlying conditions that allowed for the rise of ISIS remain," CENTCOM head and Marine general Frank McKenzie said last month. "They continue to aspire to regain control of physical terrain. Without sustained pressure, they have the potential to do so in a relatively short period of time."
Regional issues have only been complicated by Moscow’s adversarial posture toward the United States across the world, but especially in the Middle East. In August, a Russian vehicle conducted irregular maneuvers and rammed an American patrol, wounding seven American soldiers. The incident elicited concern from CENTCOM.
"They were in an area they were not supposed to be," McKenzie told the Times. "They were not in an area that they had received permission to go to. And their actions were frankly reckless at the tactical level."
Months prior to the incident, reports circulated that Russia had paid the Taliban bounties to kill American soldiers. In 2018, Syrian operators allied with Russian mercenaries raided a compound held by American commandos. The resulting firefight left up to 300 Russian and Syrian fighters dead.


freebeacon--2020-09-21--Ginsburg Supported Election-Year Confirmations and Opposed Court Packing

The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg 's comments on court packing and election-year judicial nominations loom large over the forthcoming battle for her seat on the Supreme Court .
Ginsburg had criticized both proposals to expand the Supreme Court and the Senate GOP 's year-long blockade of Judge Merrick Garland 's nomination in 2016 .
After her death Friday evening , those statements are sure to resurface as Republicans and Democrats alike flip the script on their own past positions about election-year vacancies and the size of the Court .
Though most Supreme Court justices try hard to remain out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprised with candid assessments of candidates or political proposals .
She brought that forthrightness to bear in a July 2019 interview with NPR when asked about a nascent push on the left to pack the High Court following the confirmation of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh .
`` There is no fixed number in the Constitution , '' Ginsburg said .
`` So this Court has had as few as 5 , as many as 10 .
Nine seems to be a good number , and it 's been that way for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am not at all in favor of that solution to what I see is a temporary situation , '' she added .
Her remarks echoed those of fellow Clinton appointee Justice Stephen Breyer , who seemed to rebuff the idea at an April 2019 event .
`` I think nine is fine , '' Breyer said .
`` I 've discovered that nine seems to work . ''
The Supreme Court 's size has remained fixed at nine since the late 1860s .
Ginsburg was similarly frank about her displeasure with Senate Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She offered her unqualified support for Garland and took Senate Republicans to task for ducking a hearing and confirmation vote during an interview with the New York Times .
`` That 's their job , '' she said .
`` There 's nothing in the Constitution that says the president stops being president in his last year . ''
She left no doubt about her opinion of Garland 's fitness .
`` I think he is about as well qualified as any nominee to this court , '' she said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy to deal with .
And super prepared .
He would be a great colleague . ''
Before she died , Ginsburg had made her wishes regarding a successor plain .
`` My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed , '' she said in a statement dictated to a family member .

The late justice's comments are likely to loom large over the forthcoming confirmation battle
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's comments on court packing and election-year judicial nominations loom large over the forthcoming battle for her seat on the Supreme Court.
Ginsburg had criticized both proposals to expand the Supreme Court and the Senate GOP's year-long blockade of Judge Merrick Garland's nomination in 2016. After her death Friday evening, those statements are sure to resurface as Republicans and Democrats alike flip the script on their own past positions about election-year vacancies and the size of the Court.
Though most Supreme Court justices try hard to remain out of the political fray, Ginsburg sometimes surprised with candid assessments of candidates or political proposals. She brought that forthrightness to bear in a July 2019 interview with NPR when asked about a nascent push on the left to pack the High Court following the confirmation of Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
"There is no fixed number in the Constitution," Ginsburg said. "So this Court has had as few as 5, as many as 10. Nine seems to be a good number, and it's been that way for a long time."
"I am not at all in favor of that solution to what I see is a temporary situation," she added. Her remarks echoed those of fellow Clinton appointee Justice Stephen Breyer, who seemed to rebuff the idea at an April 2019 event.
"I think nine is fine," Breyer said. "I've discovered that nine seems to work."
The Supreme Court's size has remained fixed at nine since the late 1860s.
Ginsburg was similarly frank about her displeasure with Senate Republicans after Justice Antonin Scalia died in 2016. She offered her unqualified support for Garland and took Senate Republicans to task for ducking a hearing and confirmation vote during an interview with the New York Times.
"That's their job," she said. "There's nothing in the Constitution that says the president stops being president in his last year."
She left no doubt about her opinion of Garland's fitness.
"I think he is about as well qualified as any nominee to this court," she said. "Super bright and very nice, very easy to deal with. And super prepared. He would be a great colleague."
Before she died, Ginsburg had made her wishes regarding a successor plain. "My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," she said in a statement dictated to a family member.