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Pelosi says Republicans showed 'true colors' in ethics to-and-froWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday slammed Republican lawmakers for their plan, reversed the next day, to weaken the outside ethics watchdog charged with investigating lawmakers’ behavior. “House Republicans showed their true colors last night, and reversing their plans to destroy the Office of Congressional Ethics will not obscure their clear contempt for ethics in the People’s House,” Pelosi said in a statement after House Speaker Paul Ryan announced Republicans had withdrawn their proposal to weaken the panel. politicsNews

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Trump Demands Mitch McConnell ‘Get Back to Work’ While Vacationing From VacationOn Thursday, while Donald Trump was in the midst of enjoying his vacation from his 17-day vacation, he decided that Republicans weren t working hard enough to strip healthcare from millions of Americans. Mitch, get back to work and put Repeal & Replace, Tax Reform & Cuts and a great Infrastructure Bill on my desk for signing, Trump tweeted, apparently unaware that he has spent a generous portion of his presidency golfing rather than doing his own job. You can do it! Mitch, get back to work and put Repeal & Replace, Tax Reform & Cuts and a great Infrastructure Bill on my desk for signing. You can do it! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2017Donald Trump has spent much of his Vacation golfing as usual and toilet-tweeting attacks on Barack Obama as well as Republicans, and at this point seems perfectly willing to destroy his own party to pass his horrifying agenda.Trump loves telling others to get back to work, but as of the end of this month he will have already spent three times as many days on vacation as Barack Obama did in eight years.YOU ARE ON VACATION! HOW ARE YOU TELLING SOMEONE ELSE TO "GET BACK TO WORK"?(although please, stay on vacation. permanently) Jules Suzdaltsev (@jules_su) August 10, 2017You're on a 17 day vacation telling someone to "get back to work" ? Sarah Wood (@sarahwoodwriter) August 10, 2017Why don t you get back to work coming up with a coherent strategy to deal with North Korea? Oh, wait. You can t. David Gorski (@gorskon) August 10, 2017You literally haven't even started working yet. Calvin (@calvinstowell) August 10, 2017You spent yesterday golfing with the owner of a staffing agency and his buds. You're the last person to tell anybody to get back to work. pic.twitter.com/IJHxcxPCA6 P Resists (@4everNeverTrump) August 10, 2017The funniest thing about this is that you probably attacked McConnell for not working hard enough yesterday WHILE YOU WERE GOLFING! pic.twitter.com/1opCTqTNdP P Resists (@4everNeverTrump) August 10, 2017Stay on vacation, you are not well and are a huge detriment to this country. CJ Vanston (@cjvanston) August 10, 2017How's golfing going? Adam Lance Garcia (@AdamLanceGarcia) August 10, 2017Counterpoint: you want to bang your daughter." If ivanka weren't my daughter perhaps I'd be dating her"https://t.co/m0RKVQv5O1 The Deep State (@deepstaterogue) August 10, 2017Our so-called President is a joke. When he should be focusing on the mess he created with North Korea, he is spending his time golfing and attacking Mitch McConnell for not accomplishing anything a weird way to go about things, as The Donald is eroding McConnell s effectiveness by attacking him publicly.It s time for Republicans to actually do their jobs and get Trump out of office.Featured image via Getty Images (Ian MacNicol)/screengrabNews

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Merkel optimistic EU dispute over refugee distribution will soon endBERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was optimistic that a dispute over how to distribute asylum seekers in the EU would soon be resolved after a court ruled on Wednesday that member states must take in a share of refugees who reach Europe. Speaking to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung (F.A.S.) newspaper two weeks before a national election in which she is expected to win a fourth term, Merkel said she welcomed the court s decision. Separately, the newspaper also reported that in negotiations between member states about redistribution, a compromise was starting to emerge which would link accepting refugees to payments that would come from the EU. The vast majority of EU states had not filed a complaint about redistribution and do not take the view that they never want to take in a refugee so I think there s an opportunity to achieve a distribution of refugees that shows solidarity in the not too distant future, Merkel said in the F.A.S. interview. In its ruling, the EU s highest court dismissed complaints by Slovakia and Hungary over the mandatory quotas introduced in 2015 to relocate asylum seekers from Greece and Italy. Immigration has been a key issue during campaigning for Germany s Sept. 24 election. In the interview, Merkel said it was important to show solidarity in dealing with the migration crisis because otherwise there would be no solidarity on other issues in the EU and that would be bitter for the cohesion of Europe . The newspaper reported that in negotiations between member states about redistribution, a compromise was starting to emerge which would link accepting refugees to payments that would come from the EU. Citing sources involved in the negotiations, F.A.S. said EU member states had developed ideas such as solving the dispute by creating an incentive system in which the EU would give countries 60,000 euros for each refugee they take in. If an EU member state undercuts its quota by more than half, the 60,000 euros per person should be withdrawn, it said. As the distribution mechanism would be for a maximum of 200,000 refugees per year, it would cost up to 12 billion euros, the newspaper said. It would also be possible to put border guards or national asylum officers in overburdened states so they take in fewer migrants, the newspaper said. Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere had told a Saturday newspaper that social benefits for asylum seekers in Germany were quite high and needed be harmonized across Europe. worldnews

merkel optimistic eu dispute refugee distribution soon endberlin reuters german chancellor angela merkel said optimistic dispute distribute asylum seekers eu would soon resolved court ruled wednesday member states must take share refugees reach europe speaking frankfurt allgemeine sonntagszeitung newspaper two weeks national election expected win fourth term merkel said welcomed court decision separately newspaper also reported negotiations member states redistribution compromise starting emerge would link accepting refugees payments would come eu the vast majority eu states filed complaint redistribution take view never want take refugee i think opportunity achieve distribution refugees shows solidarity distant future merkel said interview in ruling eu highest court dismissed complaints slovakia hungary mandatory quotas introduced relocate asylum seekers greece italy immigration key issue campaigning germany election in interview merkel said important show solidarity dealing migration crisis otherwise would solidarity issues eu would bitter cohesion europe the newspaper reported negotiations member states redistribution compromise starting emerge would link accepting refugees payments would come eu citing sources involved negotiations said eu member states developed ideas solving dispute creating incentive system eu would give countries euros refugee take if eu member state undercut quota half euros per person withdrawn said as distribution mechanism would maximum refugees per year would cost billion euros newspaper said it would also possible put border guards national asylum officers overburdened states take fewer migrants newspaper said interior minister thomas de maiziere told saturday newspaper social benefits asylum seekers germany quite high needed harmonize across europe worldnews

Extremes of devotion mark last goodbye to Thai kingBANGKOK (Reuters) - A woman s 750-km (470-mile) trek to see the late Thai king s cremation ceremony was only one example of the level of religious devotion on display in Thailand on Thursday. Thailand s semi-divine father was idolized like no other modern monarch. A year of mourning has done nothing to diminish that veneration as Thailand marks a final end to his era with his cremation, uncertain of what is to follow. I have walked a long way until all my toe-nails have fallen off, said 61-year-old Montha Suchit, who set off in mid-September from Nakhon Si Thammarat in southern Thailand. This is the least we can do to repay him, she told Reuters as she waited, clad in black like most of Thailand, for King Bhumibol Adulyadej s funeral procession to pass by. Thousands spent days camped on torn cardboard boxes to secure a spot near the procession with only plastic sheets for protection from intermittent monsoon rain and tropical sun. He was the lifeblood of the nation, said Sorana Theppanao, 60, who counted himself lucky to have got a place near the procession by sleeping out for three days. King Bhumibol developed a very personal following with hikes to remote villages and an emphasis on helping the poor despite the royal family s immense wealth. He cultivated an image of being above coups and protests while intervening in times of crisis. The royal image was enhanced by a well-funded public relations apparatus. It was also protected by laws that meant anyone insulting it could get a long jail sentence. The circumstances and propaganda were crucial, but the individual made it all work the way it did, and hence the Thais deeply emotional final farewell, said Thitinan Pongsudhirak of Chulalongkorn University. Some mourners questioned whether the king would have wanted such an ostentatious sendoff, for which $90 million was budgeted. Upstream of Bangkok, some districts were left flooded after heavy rains so waters could not disrupt the spectacle. We all came out to thank the king personally, so in that sense the extravagance was not needed and does not reflect the late king s attitude, said 70 year-old Tip Boonmak. As the procession passed, mourners dropped to their knees, many still holding up mobile phones to record the scene. This is the last day we meet him before he goes to heaven, said Kannika Kamsikeaw, 39. For foreign visitors, the emotion was hard to comprehend. It s incredible to see this humungous outpouring of devotion, said 34-year-old Australian Celine Massa. I don t feel that emotion for any public figure. More than 95 percent of Thais were born during King Bhumibol s reign, marked by economic transformation and political turbulence through which he was a stabilising figure. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has succeeded his father, does not have the same following. Recently, he has spent much of his time in Germany, where his son is at school. Asserting his new power, he has required changes to the constitution and taken personal control of the palace s financial holdings. Besides drawing a line under King Bhumibol s era, the cremation is a step towards the military government s promised revival of politics and an election next year. For more than a decade, politics in Thailand was torn between yellow shirts - royalists dressed in the king s color - and red shirts , who backed a populist movement whose governments were twice overthrown by the army. But any animosities were hidden on Thursday on the streets of Bangkok. Today there is no color, said Napthanicha Chantarasena, 33, among those who had camped out for days. There is only my king. worldnews

extremes devotion mark last goodbye thai kingbangkok reuters a woman trek see late thai king cremation ceremony one example level religious devotion display thailand thursday thailand father idealized like modern monarch a year mourning done nothing diminish veneration thailand marks final end era cremation uncertain follow i walked long way fallen said month such set nation si thammarat southern thailand this least repay told reuters waited clad black like thailand king bhumibol adulyadej funeral procession pass thousands spent days camped torn cardboard boxes secure spot near procession plastic sheets protection intermittent monsoon rain tropical sun he lifeblood nation said strana theppanao counted lucky got place near procession sleeping three days king bhumibol developed personal following hikes remote villages emphasis helping poor despite royal family immense wealth he cultivated image coups protests intervening times crisis the royal image enhanced public relations apparatus it also protected laws meant anyone insulting could get long jail sentence the circumstances propaganda crucial individual made work way hence this deeply emotional final farewell said thitinan pongsudhirak chulalongkorn university some mourners questioned whether king would wanted ostentatious standoff million budgeted upstream bangkok districts left flooded heavy rains waters could disrupt spectacle we came thank king personally sense extravagant needed reflect late king attitude said tip bookmark as procession passed mourners dropped knees many still holding mobile phones record scene this last day meet goes heaven said kannada kamsikeaw for foreign visitors emotion hard comprehend it incredible see humungous outsourcing devotion said australian celine mass i feel emotion public figure more percent this born king bhumibol reign marked economic transformation political turbulence stabilizing figure king mara vajiralongkorn succeeded father following recently spent much time germany son school asserting new power required changes constitution taken personal control palace financial holdings besides drawing line king bhumibol era cremation step towards military government promised revival politics election next year for decade politics thailand torn yellow shirts royalists dressed king color red shirts backed populist movement whose governments twice overthrown army but animosities hidden thursday streets bangkok today color said napthanicha chantarasena among camped days there king worldnews

California governor signs epinephrine bill, blasts MylanSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown on Friday signed a bill to allow businesses across the state to carry epinephrine auto-injectors, but sharply admonished drugmaker Mylan NL over its recent price increases. Mylan has been widely criticized, including by U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, for raising the price of EpiPens, which are carried by people with life-threatening allergies. The company, which acquired the product in 2007, recently raised the list price for a pair of EpiPen auto-injectors to $600. The price has been rising from a cost of about $100 in 2008. A probe into EpiPen pricing by a U.S. Senate subcommittee was announced on Sept. 7. Brown’s decision on Friday highlights the predicament facing allergy advocates, who strongly support epinephrine access legislation but have criticized Mylan’s pricing. Over two dozen U.S. states have passed laws similar to California’s authorizing businesses to stock epinephrine, according to advocacy group Food Allergy Research & Education. Brown said he was signing the bill because EpiPens save lives, but that he strongly objected to Mylan’s pricing. “State government cannot stop unconscionable price increases, but it can shed light on such rapacious corporate behavior,” Brown said in a statement. A Mylan representative could not immediately be reached for comment. EpiPen, which has annual sales of about $1 billion, delivers a potentially life-saving dose of epinephrine by injection into the thigh to counter dangerous allergic reactions, including to peanuts and bee stings. Mylan owns 94 percent of the market for such auto-injected devices. In response to the furor over pricing, Mylan last month said it would sell its own generic version of EpiPen for $300. politicsNews

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Narrowed travel ban could sow confusion in U.S. and abroad, experts sayWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court’s criteria for who can be barred from entering the United States under President Donald Trump’s travel ban may confuse the U.S. officials overseas charged with implementing it and trigger a new round of lawsuits, experts said. People with a “bona fide relationship with a person or entity” in the United States are spared from the temporary ban affecting people from six Muslim-majority countries and all refugees that the justices on Monday allowed to go partially into effect. “There’s no precedent for something like this that I’m aware of,” said Jeffrey Gorsky, a former legal adviser to the State Department’s Visa Office, referring to the new “bona fide” standard. Gorsky said the standard is likely to sow confusion among U.S. consular officials who have to make visa decisions and could require another court decision to determine what constitutes a connection to the United States sufficient to allow entry. The Supreme Court agreed to decide the legality of Trump order in its next term, which begins in October. Justice Clarence Thomas argued that the court should have granted Trump’s request to implement the travel ban in full while the legal fight continues. “Today’s compromise will burden executive officials with the task of deciding - on peril of contempt - whether individuals from the six affected nations who wish to enter the United States have a sufficient connection to a person or entity in this country,” Thomas wrote, joined by two fellow conservative justices. In Monday’s ruling, the high court gave a few examples of connections that qualify. For individuals, a close family relationship is required. Bona fide connections to entities, it said, must be “formal” and “documented.” That would include students who have been admitted to a U.S. school and workers who have accepted an offer of employment from an American company, the court said. It noted that Trump’s executive order already allowed for case-by-case waivers for people with connections to the country. On the other hand, the justices said, relationships created for the purposes of evading the travel ban will not be considered valid. For instance, an immigration agency cannot add foreigners to client lists “and then secure their entry by claiming injury from their exclusion.” The March 6 order called for a 90-day ban on travelers from Libya, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen and a 120-day ban on all refugees to enable the government to implement stronger vetting procedures. Trump cited national security concerns as the reason for the order. Stephen Legomsky, chief counsel for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under former President Barack Obama, said lawsuits could claim that a bona fide relationship was ignored. While Legomsky said he believes the vast majority of cases will be clear cut, courts will have to determine whether visiting a close friend or taking part in a wedding could also qualify. “In theory, you could say if somebody is coming for tourism and has made a reservation for a hotel, there’s now a U.S. interest in bringing them to the United States. The hotel is a U.S. entity,” Gorsky said. Some lawyers also said the vagueness of the “bona fide” standard was license for the Trump administration to interpret it broadly. “It’s just like a green light to the government to do what it wants to do,” said Kiyanoush Razaghi, a Maryland-based immigration attorney who deals with primarily Iranian clients. “Who is going to tell us what is the definition of ‘bona fide relationship?’” The difficult job of judging foreigners’ claimed connections could land back in the lower courts in Maryland and Hawaii that had originally blocked Trump’s travel ban, said Stephen Vladeck, a professor University of Texas School of Law. “We could have dozens of these cases between now and September,” Vladeck said, adding that the Supreme Court would not be likely to weigh in on them on a case-by-case basis. David Martin, a former U.S. Department of Homeland Security official and now a professor at the University of Virginia, said the ruling was “carefully tailored” and should be manageable for officials to enact. Part of the reason, Martin said, is the case-by-case waiver process that was already envisioned in the executive order. “I think there will be some litigation over the extent of the reach of this bona fide relationship but I don’t think it will be as burdensome as the dissenters suggest,” Martin said. politicsNews

narrowed travel ban could sow confusion abroad experts saywashington reuters the supreme court criteria barred entering united states president donald trump travel ban may confuse officials overseas charged implementing trigger new round lawsuits experts said people bona fide relationship person entity united states spared temporary ban affecting people six countries refugees justices monday allowed go partially effect there precedent something like i aware said jeffrey norske former legal adviser state department visa office referring new bona fide standard norske said standard likely sow confusion among consular officials make visa decisions could require another court decision determine constitutes connection united states sufficient allow entry the supreme court agreed decide legality trump order next term begins october justice clearance thomas argued court granted trump request implement travel ban full legal fight continues today compromise burden executive officials task deciding peril contempt whether individuals six affected nations wish enter united states sufficient connection person entity country thomas wrote joined two fellow conservative justices in monday ruling high court gave examples connections qualify for individuals close family relationship required bona fide connections entities said must formal that would include students admitted school workers accepted offer employment american company court said it noted trump executive order already allowed waivers people connections country on hand justices said relationships created purposes evading travel ban considered valid for instance immigration agency add foreigners client lists secure entry claiming injury the march order called ban travelers libya iran somalia sudan syria yemen ban refugees enable government implement stronger vetting procedures trump cited national security concerns reason order stephen legomsky chief counsel citizenship immigration services former president barack obama said lawsuits could claim bona fide relationship ignored while legomsky said believes vast majority cases clear cut courts determine whether visiting close friend taking part wedding could also qualify in theory could say somebody coming tourism made reservation hotel interest bringing united states the hotel entity norske said some lawyers also said vagueness bona fide standard license trump administration interpret broadly it like green light government wants said kiyanoush razaghi immigration attorney deals primarily iranian clients who going tell us definition bona fide relationship the difficult job judging foreigners claimed connections could land back lower courts maryland hawaii originally blocked trump travel ban said stephen vladeck professor university texas school law we could dozens cases september vladeck said adding supreme court would likely weigh basis david martin former department homeland security official professor university virginia said ruling carefully tailored manageable officials enact part reason martin said waiver process already envisioned executive order i think litigation extent reach bona fide relationship i think burdensome dissenters suggest martin said politicsnews

Trump’s Relationship With This Woman Could Lead To HUGE Scandal For GOPMany Republicans believe that if Donald Trump s presidential campaign is as unsuccessful as it is ramping up to be, that they can contain the damage. The thought process goes that if Trump is a failure, it is best to keep him at an arm s length, and Republicans won t have to suffer too much for it.But the Trump containment strategy is facing a test, as evidence emerges that Trump s controversial Trump University may have dodged criminal prosecution thanks to a relationship between Trump and Florida attorney general Pam Bondi.Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is denying that a $25,000 donation from Donald Trump is in any way connected to her office s decision not to pursue action against Trump University, despite dozens of complaints in Florida, her spokesman said.Bondi, who endorsed Trump in March, received the donation in 2013 via a political action committee raising money for her re-election.Bondi, who rose to fame within conservative circles thanks to repeated appearance on Fox News, reportedly received multiple complaints about Trump University s business practices, as new documents released in the fraud litigation against Trump University recently revealed.Instead of doing her job and being an advocate for consumers bilked by Trump University, Bondi s office decided against prosecuting the organization.The complaints show several unsatisfied customers called the course a scam and one man claimed it forced him in to personal bankruptcy.Trump has recently announced a campaign event in Florida where Bondi, who supports his nomination, will appear.Texas governor Greg Abbott, who served as state attorney general when legal action was heating up on Trump University, declined to announce that the company was facing a $5.4 million penalty for how they had conducted business in the state. Trump University soon after stopped doing business in the state.Featured image via TwitterNews

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Here’s The Entire Debate Wrapped Up In One PERFECT GIFThere s not much to say here. GIPHY killed it with this one: When someone goes on a rant but you have receipts. https://t.co/axe58zCeJL #debatenight #Debates2016 pic.twitter.com/KTgdWAvaAb GIPHY (@giphy) September 27, 2016Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesNews

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Hillary’s Message To Former Miss Universe Called ‘Miss Piggy’ By Trump Is PERFECT (TWEET)Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado is now an American citizen and will be voting for the first time this November, and it s become apparent who she ll likely be voting for, and it s not Donald Trump.You see, after Machado won her crown she gained a little bit of weight, which apparently did not please Trump, who is the man behind the pageant. He even called her Miss Piggy and said that she must be somebody that likes to eat. He then forced her to work out and try to lose weight.When asked if she d vote for Trump this fall, all Machado could do was laugh.When Hillary Clinton heard about the insults and the response to if Machado would vote for Trump, she tweeted out: Congratulations on becoming a U.S. citizen, Alicia. Enjoy casting that vote. Congratulations on becoming a U.S. citizen, Alicia. Enjoy casting that vote. https://t.co/jewmwZrrOA Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 20, 2016Very clearly insinuating that Machado will be voting against Trump, and most likely for Hillary Clinton.And honestly, what better revenge is that? That s called karma, Mr. Trump, and it s best served cold.Trump is as good for women as he is for hair care products he clearly doesn t give a damn about either, and will say and do as he pleases no matter how ugly.Good on you Machado for standing up against Trump, and kudos to you, Hillary for embracing her.Featured Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images video screen captureNews

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Jon Stewart Makes A Room Full Of U.S. Soldiers Gasp As He Delivers A Dire Warning On Trump (VIDEO)If you re someone who looks at the prospect of four (or eight!) years of President Trump with a mixture of depression and terror, imagine what it must be like to be a soldier who may have to serve in the military under him.Trump will have no problem, say, ordering you to commit war crimes. Or torture. Or to go to war. The possibility of Trump becoming president represents the likelihood that you will be made to do something that will not only dishonor your country, but yourself as well. Needless to say, the prospect makes for some very worried soldiers in the United States military.As part of a USO tour with President Obama, Jon Stewart stopped by to emcee the Joining Forces 5th Anniversary Event at Joint Base Andrews. Most of his jokes were good-natured, but the former Daily Show host couldn t help but addressing the very large, very orange elephant in the room.While speaking about Vice President Joe Biden, who joined Stewart on stage, the comedian noted that many people criticize Biden for [saying] whatever he thinks of, whatever comes into his mind. But it reminded him of someone else: Who would have thought that now, that gets you the Republican nomination? So, um (laughter) Don t worry, Trump s gonna keep you busy when he s the Commander-in-Chief. You re gonna have to paint all the planes with Trump in big gold letters. You re gonna be busy. During the extended punchline on Trump, the audience went from laughing, to uncomfortable gasps and groans, to dead silence. It was a good joke, but the nugget of truth at the center of it was deeply unsettling.Donald Trump has shown absolutely no ability to control himself during his campaign. His half-hearted stabs at being more presidential have ended without fail within 24 hours. Often these forays into seriousness end spectacularly. After the press had lauded Trump for being more mature, he attended a rally in which he floated the idea that Ted Cruz s father was linked to the JFK assassination. He s about to have the most powerful military in the history of mankind at his beck and call.Painting Trump in gold on airplanes isn t the only thing Trump might have these soldiers do. Given his temperament, his thin skin, and his ability to contradict himself endlessly, Trump could wake up one morning and just decide to go to war. And to defend his bruised ego, he would be willing to send the very same men and women standing in front of Jon Stewart into battle. Their silence speaks volumes.They ll be busy alright.Watch Jon Stewart give his brutal prediction about Trump below, via Mediaite s Tommy Christopher: Jon Stewart Tells Troops Trump s Gonna Keep by DailyPoliticsFeatured image via Daily Motion screengrabNews

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YES, Obama CAN Appoint A Supreme Court Justice Before He Leaves…But Will He?The President who has thumbed his nose at our US Constitution, and clearly has no respect for our rule of law, has the ability to appoint a Supreme Court Justice before he vacates the White House, but will he? In those few moments the Senate will go into what s known as an intersession recess, creating one golden moment when the president could test his recess-appointment powers by sending Judge Garland to the high court.A smattering of activists has asked him to give it a try, but Mr. Obama has given no indication that he s thinking about it. The White House didn t respond to a request for comment for this story.The move would be a legal gamble under the high court s last ruling in 2014 on recess appointments. That 9-0 decision overturned a handful of Mr. Obama s early 2012 picks, saying the Senate was actually in session when the president acted, so he couldn t use his powers.That ruling also said, however, that there s a difference between appointments made during the annual yearlong session of Congress, dubbed intrasession, which Mr. Obama used in 2012, and picks made at the end of the year, after Congress adjourns, which are known as intersession. William G. Ross, a law professor at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, said Mr. Obama would have the power to elevate Judge Garland. But he said it would be politically unwise and damaging to the prestige of the court. The consensus, though, is that Mr. Obama would be making a mistake to test it that theory. I think it s fair to use the word stretch. I don t know why he would try this. It would backfire, said Louis Fisher, a scholar in residence at the Constitution Project who served for decades as Congress top expert on separation-of-powers issues.He said Mr. Obama s 9-0 loss in the 2014 case should still be stinging someone who earned his law degree from Harvard University and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago. Does he want to go down that road again? Mr. Fisher said. Perhaps most problematic for Mr. Obama is that recess appointments have a shelf life. Even if he succeeds in putting Judge Garland on the bench, the appointment would expire at the close of 2017 and could end even earlier if the Senate confirms a full-fledged replacement named by Mr. Trump.Worse yet for Mr. Obama, Judge Garland would lose his seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit oftentimes dubbed the second-most powerful court in the country. That means the president would be trading a lifetime of Judge Garland for less than a year of Justice Garland. Since Garland could serve only a year, he presumably would accomplish little and his service would be clouded by the strange and controversial circumstances of his appointment, said Mr. Ross, the law professor.For entire story Washington Timesleft-news

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Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Can’t Stop Tweeting At Trump And It’s A Thing Of Beauty (TWEETS)Never shy to speak her mind, Dixie Chicks Natalie Maines has clearly had enough of Donald Trump s shenanigans, and over the last several days, she has really been heating up her attacks.Not to go back too far, but let s take a look from about mid-March on. Clearly not holding back, she posts this:I just love T.I.'s use of alliteration in his poetry;) pic.twitter.com/aEo15COU19 Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) March 16, 2017Then this:"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" Thomas Jefferson@realDonaldTrump @POTUS Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) March 17, 2017And this:"Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them, Donald Trump invents them." Einstein/Maines@realDonaldTrump @POTUS Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) March 17, 2017Then Maines asks Trump a question that we d really all like answered: Well, [Trump], how do you see this all ending?I put my money on you being a quitter and blaming everybody else for it. Well @realDonaldTrump how do you see this all ending?I put my money on you being a quitter and blaming everybody else for it. Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) March 21, 2017And then goes on to mock him:Obama is that you? ?@realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/0SaV5ZCFof Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) March 21, 2017Then things got a little deep. Maines wrote: Do you ever feel like you can t escape the person that brings out the worst in you? [Donald Trump] you re mine and I hate you for it. Do you ever feel like you can't escape the person that brings out the worst in you? @realDonaldTrump you're mine and I hate you for it. Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) April 4, 2017And something we ve all thought. Well, those of us with souls and a conscience, both of which Trump seems to lack:So, @realDonaldTrump I'm just desperate for you to care about all https://t.co/PhfD7LGqGQ,white,poor,rich,gay,straight. I need you to care. Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) April 4, 2017She didn t stop there:Because @realDonaldTrump in the end it's all that really https://t.co/pALRruTqmE pure was your heart? Not how much $$ did you make? Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) April 4, 2017I beg you @realDonaldTrump ,please make America great for people who don't even know from great. Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) April 4, 2017That's what will make you a good human being that stops tweeting hatred and discrimination at 4AM.@realDonaldTrump Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) April 4, 2017Just do right by human beings. If you take $$ out of the equation, the same basic things bring every human happiness. @realDonaldTrump Natalie Maines (@1NatalieMaines) April 4, 2017That implies that Trump is actually human, and that has still yet to be determined. The man lies with no remorse, surrounds himself with only folks who agree with him, and actually thinks that he s doing a good job. How can we convince him otherwise if he s so absorbed within himself? It may not even be possible.However, we thank you for trying, Natalie! Somebody has to.Featured images via Getty ImagesNews

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Arab coalition says will keep Yemen port open; air raids kill at least nineADEN (Reuters) - The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Wednesday it would keep the Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port, vital for aid, open for a month despite a fresh missile attack against Riyadh, but it kept up air raids that killed at least nine people. The Western-backed coalition, which controls Yemen s airspace and port access, said last month it would allow humanitarian relief through Hodeidah following a nearly three-week blockade imposed because of a missile attack toward the Saudi capital s international airport. The Saudis say the Red Sea port, which is Yemen s main entry point for food and humanitarian supplies, is also a hub used by the Houthis to bring in weapons, which it accuses Iran of supplying. Tehran denies the charges. On Wednesday, the coalition confirmed it would keep access open to the port despite another missile attack at Riyadh on Tuesday by the Houthis which Saudi forces also intercepted. Keen to maintain humanitarian aid to the brotherly Yemeni people and as a result of intensified inspection measures, the coalition command announces that Hodeidah port will remain open for humanitarian and relief supplies, the coalition said in a statement carried by Saudi state news agency SPA on Wednesday. The Saudi ambassador to Sanaa said the coalition would also allow the provision of four cranes to the port to boost aid deliveries to the war-damaged country. The ambassador, Mohammed al-Jaber, who was speaking in a televised news conference, did not give details on how the cranes would be delivered. Earlier this year, the United Nations said the coalition turned back four cranes the United States donated to the World Food Programme to boost aid operations at Hodeidah. The cranes would have replaced parts of the port s infrastructure destroyed by coalition air strikes in August 2015, damage that forced ships to line up offshore because they could not be unloaded. The coalition said ships bringing in fuel and food would also be allowed to enter for another 30 days while proposals made by the United Nations envoy to Yemen were implemented, it added. The agency did not elaborate on the proposals. But the coalition has been demanding that a U.N. inspection regime agreed in 2015 be further tightened to prevent weapons from reaching the Houthis. SALMAN-TRUMP CALL Saudi state news agency SPA said King Salman discussed in a telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump ways to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its hostile acts and its involvement in supplying the Houthi militia with missiles to threaten the security of the kingdom and the region . The White House later confirmed the call and said the two leaders agreed on the importance of reinvigorating a political process to end the war in Yemen and that the king briefed Trump on a Saudi plan to alleviate the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict. Tuesday s missile attack took place as the Houthis marked 1,000 days since the coalition intervened in the Yemen war in March 2015 to try to restore President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi after a Houthi advance on his base in Aden forced him to flee. Saudi Arabia said that since the war began the Houthis had fired 83 ballistic missiles toward the kingdom. More than 10,000 people have been killed and a humanitarian crisis unleashed in a conflict which has intensified since former President Ali Abdullah Saleh was killed on Dec. 4. Coalition forces, which are supported by the United States and Britain, meanwhile launched fresh air strikes overnight. Residents said at least nine members of the same family, including at least five children, were killed in one air strike which hit their home in Wadi Khair in southern Yemen s Shabwa province. Coalition aircraft have been providing air support for southern fighters and pro-government troops as part of a push to clear the Houthis from Shabwa and the family were killed in an apparently mistaken attack. Residents also reported that coalition aircraft bombed a new parliament chamber, part of a government compound being built in Sanaa, causing damage but no casualties. The coalition had no immediate comment on the report but says it does not target civilians. Similar air strikes in which civilian homes, markets and hospitals were hit are recurrent in Yemen. On Monday, eight women and two children from the same family died when war planes struck a vehicle returning from a wedding party in Marib, east of Sanaa. worldnews

arab coalition says keep yemen port open air raids kill least nineteen reuters the coalition fighting yemen said wednesday would keep hodeidah port vital aid open month despite fresh missile attack riyadh kept air raids killed least nine people the coalition controls yemen airspace port access said last month would allow humanitarian relief hodeidah following nearly blockade imposed missile attack toward saudi capital international airport the saudi say red sea port yemen main entry point food humanitarian supplies also hub used youths bring weapons accuses iran supplying tehran denies charges on wednesday coalition confirmed would keep access open port despite another missile attack riyadh tuesday youths saudi forces also intercepted keen maintain humanitarian aid brother yemen people result intensified inspection measures coalition command announces hodeidah port remain open humanitarian relief supplies coalition said statement carried saudi state news agency spa wednesday the saudi ambassador santa said coalition would also allow provision four cranes port boost aid deliveries country the ambassador mohammed speaking televised news conference give details cranes would delivered earlier year united nations said coalition turned back four cranes united states donated world food programme boost aid operations hodeidah the cranes would replaced parts port infrastructure destroyed coalition air strikes august damage forced ships line offshore could unloaded the coalition said ships bringing fuel food would also allowed enter another days proposals made united nations envoy yemen implemented added the agency elaborate proposals but coalition demanding inspection regime agreed tightened prevent weapons reaching youths call saudi state news agency spa said king salman discussed telephone call president donald trump ways hold iranian regime accountable hostile acts involvement supplying south militia missiles threaten security kingdom region the white house later confirmed call said two leaders agreed importance reinvigorating political process end war yemen king briefed trump saudi plan alleviate humanitarian crisis caused conflict tuesday missile attack took place youths marked days since coalition intervened yemen war march try restore president manor had south advance base aren forced flee saudi arabia said since war began youths fired ballistic missiles toward kingdom more people killed humanitarian crisis unleashed conflict intensified since former president ali abdullah sales killed coalition forces supported united states britain meanwhile launched fresh air strikes overnight residents said least nine members family including least five children killed one air strike hit home wade hair southern yemen sabha province coalition aircraft providing air support southern fighters troops part push clear youths sabha family killed apparently mistaken attack residents also reported coalition aircraft bombed new parliament chamber part government compound built santa causing damage casualties the coalition immediate comment report says target civilians similar air strikes civilian homes markets hospitals hit recurrent yemen on monday eight women two children family died war planes struck vehicle returning wedding party maria east santa worldnews

BRUTAL MEET THE PRESS VIDEO SHOWS HOW HILLARY’S EMBARRASSING E-MAIL ‘STORY’ HAS ‘EVOLVED’Ouch! This could have been handled with honesty but they ve really got so much to cover up that it would have been nearly impossible. From Benghazi to The Clinton Foundation favors , the Dems have a doozy of a mess with Hillary Clinton. politics

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NATO's Stoltenberg says North Korea's 'reckless behavior' requires global responseLONDON (Reuters) - North Korea s reckless behavior is a global threat and requires a global response, the head of the NATO military alliance said on Sunday. NATO has not been directly involved in the crisis, which saw Pyongyang carry out its sixth and most powerful nuclear test a week ago, but has repeatedly called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The reckless behavior of North Korea is a global threat and requires a global response and that of course also includes NATO, NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with BBC television. Asked whether an attack on the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam would trigger NATO s Article 5, which requires each member of the alliance to come to the defense of any other, Stoltenberg said: I will not speculate about whether Article 5 will be applied in such a situation. We are now totally focused on how can we contribute to a peaceful solution of the conflict, he said. There is no easy way out of this difficult situation, but at the same time we have to ... continue to work for political solution, continue to press also the economic sanctions. The United States and its allies had been bracing for another long-range missile launch in time for the 69th anniversary of North Korea s founding on Saturday, but no fresh provocations were spotted while the North held numerous events to mark the holiday. Throughout last week, South Korean officials had warned the North could launch another intercontinental ballistic missile in defiance of U.N. sanctions and amid escalating tensions with the United States. British defense minister Michael Fallon also told the BBC he was very concerned about the situation. We are doing now what we can to bring about a diplomatic solution, what we have to avoid at all costs is this spilling over in to any kind of military conflict, he said. The U.S. is fully entitled to defend its own territory, to defend its bases and to look after its people but this involves us, London is closer to North Korea and its missiles than Los Angeles. Fallon said he did not believe North Korea currently had a missile capable of hitting London but said the missile program was accelerating and their range was getting longer and longer . We have to get this program halted because the dangers now of miscalculation, of some accident triggering a response are extremely great, he said. worldnews

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WATCH: Colbert Found Trump’s Pro-Police Brutality Cop He Won’t Stop Talking AboutAs Twitter so perfectly demonstrated, Republican presidential nominee Donald trump has a problem with citing his sources. One example of this is his recent claim that he met with a top cop in the Chicago Police Department who said that police officers need to have more freedom to be tougher with suspected criminals. All I know is this, Trump said. I went to a top police officer in Chicago, who is not the police chief, and I could see by the way he was dealing with his people, he was a rough, tough guy, they respected him greatly. The claim appears to be a total fabrication by Trump, as the Chicago PD denies any knowledge of such a meeting occurring.The claim provided the Late Show all the material they needed for a hilarious lesson on the importance of being able to cite your sources when making claims on the campaign trail.Colbert says that the Late Show did some digging and found the police officer who Trump claims to have spoken to. That s when Colbert introduces Officer Rod Johnson to the audience. Officer Johnson, who is a rough tough cop that isn t afraid to get down and dirty says that he told Trump that, there are some naughty people out there who need to be in cuffs. The segment concludes with the Officer Johnson tearing off his clothes and dancing to music. Officer Johnson then says, Stephen, you have the right to remain sexy. This is what happens when you say controversial things that you cannot back up with any facts.You can watch the segment below in full.Featured image via video screen captureNews

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Trump nominee for China ambassador promises firm line on BeijingWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to China promised on Tuesday to take a firm line with Beijing on issues from North Korea to trade disputes and human rights, and seemed poised for an easy confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said he would use his decades of experience with China to press Beijing to do more to encourage North Korea to curb its nuclear ambitions. “There’s other things they can do diplomatically and economically to send a clear signal that they, as well as the United States and other countries in the world, do not tolerate this expansion of nuclear technology and missiles,” Branstad said at his confirmation hearing. Pressed, Branstad said “there may well be” a role for measures such as imposing secondary sanctions on Chinese banks or other entities that violated U.N. Security Council resolutions by doing business with North Korea. He offered few specifics. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang reiterated that China was serious about enforcing U.N. resolutions and, referring to the possibility of secondary U.S. sanctions, said China opposed other countries using their law to sanction others or to harm Chinese interests. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Branstad, 70, an “old friend” after decades of dealings on agricultural trade. But the Republican governor insisted he would take on difficult issues complicating Washington’s relationship with its largest trading partner and major creditor. That would contrast with Trump’s recent warm words for Xi, which have caused some U.S. allies to wonder if Trump’s focus on working with China on North Korea means Washington may not still have their backs. “The fact that the leader of China calls us an old friend, doesn’t mean that I’m going to be at all reluctant or bashful of bringing up issues ... be it human rights or intellectual property rights,” Branstad told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Committee members expressed few concerns about Branstad, signaling he likely will be confirmed easily. They had tough words for China. Senator Bob Corker, the panel’s Republican chairman, blasted China’s actions in the South China Sea, and “cyber theft of intellectual property.” He warned against focusing on short-term goals at the expense of long-term U.S. interests. “There’s no country in the world that we have so many issues with,” Corker said. Branstad took a hard line on the South China Sea, saying, “China cannot be allowed to use its artificial islands to coerce its neighbors or limit freedom of navigation or overflight.” Trump has taken an “America First” approach to trade. Branstad also stressed the importance of opening markets to agricultural goods, protecting intellectual property and addressing China’s “unfair and illegal” sales of low-priced steel. politicsNews

trump nominee china ambassador promises firm line beijingwashington reuters president donald trump nominee ambassador china promised tuesday take firm line beijing issues north korea trade disputes human rights seemed poised easy confirmation senate iowa governor terry barnstar said would use decades experience china press beijing encourage north korea curb nuclear ambitions there things diplomatically economically send clear signal well united states countries world tolerate expansion nuclear technology missiles barnstar said confirmation hearing pressed barnstar said may well role measures imposing secondary sanctions chinese banks entities violated security council resolutions business north korea he offered specifics in beijing chinese foreign ministry spokesman eng sung reiterated china serious enforcing resolutions referring possibility secondary sanctions said china opposed countries using law sanction others harm chinese interests chinese president xi winning called barnstar old friend decades dealings agricultural trade but republican governor insisted would take difficult issues complicating washington relationship largest trading partner major creditor that would contrast trump recent warm words xi caused allies wonder trump focus working china north korea means washington may still backs the fact leader china calls us old friend mean i going reluctant bashful bringing issues human rights intellectual property rights barnstar told senate foreign relations committee committee members expressed concerns barnstar signaling likely confirmed easily they tough words china senator bob corner panel republican chairman blasted china actions south china sea cyber theft intellectual he warned focusing goals expense interests there country world many issues corner said barnstar took hard line south china sea saying china allowed use artificial islands coerced neighbors limit freedom navigation trump taken america first approach trade barnstar also stressed importance opening markets agricultural goods protecting intellectual property addressing china unfair illegal sales steel politicsnews

HARVARD BULLIED INTO Dropping 80 Year Old “Racist” Law School EmblemHarvard is agreeing to erase the history of their Law School founder to satisfy individuals or groups who don t agree with him. Didn t we see something similar to this happening in the Middle East? It wasn t that long ago that ISIS destroyed all symbols of Christianity in Iraq and other countries because they represented the history of Christ and was offensive to the Islamic terrorists. Did Americans think that was okay? This politically incorrect nonsense needs to stop before every ounce of history has been sanitized from our public and private schools, colleges and universities Harvard University has decided to drop its famous law school emblem after a handful of students said it was racist because it was tied to an 18th-century family of slave holders.The Harvard Corporation, the body that governs the university, voted in favor of a Harvard Law School committee recommendation to drop the seal. Harvard s president, Drew Faust, told the dean of the law school, Martha Minow, he approved the idea, Reuters reported.The emblem has been around since 1936. It shows three sheaves of wheat with the motto, Veritas, the Latin word for truth, scrolled across the top.The image comes from the coat of arms used by the family of Isaac Royall, a man the media paints as the son of an Antiguan slaveholder who was also the endower of the first law professorship at the university, Reuters said. Via: WNDThe university denied it was revising history.Maybe they were just caving to threats or threatening behavior like this protest that took place on campus. Students can be seen here protesting at Harvard University over death of thug, Michael Brown:Harvard protestors crowd at the Law School to rally against the #Ferguson decision, yelling "no justice, no peace." pic.twitter.com/cHMSaM1KNY Meg Bernhard (@meg_bernhard) December 1, 2014 In light of recent events, Drew Faust shows her support. pic.twitter.com/p8ej81vxZa Harvard University (@Harvard) December 11, 201412-11-14 Harvard President Drew Faust declared via Twitter that black lives matter. Harvard s official Twitter account posted an image Wednesday of Faust wearing a t-shirt with the movement s slogan and the statement, In light of recent events, Drew Faust shows her support. In November, 2015, Portraits of black Harvard Law School faculty members were defaced on a day after a campus rally for black students, according to the law school. Several portraits were discovered Thursday with black strips of tape placed diagonally over the black faculty members faces. The portraits were on the first floor of Wasserstein Hall, which houses two hallways with more than 180 framed portraits of law professors.Harvard Law School Dean Michele Minow said in a statement The Harvard University Police Department is investigating the incident as a hate crime. Harvard Law School students started a Facebook page with the following stated mission: We are a movement of students calling for the decolonization of our campus, the symbols, the curriculum and the history of Harvard Law SchoolHere is a post from that page: While we accept the request to change the shield, we do so on the understanding that the school will actively explore other steps to recognize rather than to suppress the realities of its history, mindful of our shared obligation to honor the past not be seeking to erase it, but rather by bringing it to light and learning from it, Faust said, Reuters reported. Via: WNDIn the end, we can t help but wonder how much this former Harvard Law School student, turned Commuity Agitator in Chief had to do with their decision to erase history at Harvard: politics

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HISTORIC: Obama Working On Gay Rights Memorial, And The Right Can’t Stop HimPresident Obama has of course made history as the first black president in American history, but one of the stories that is sure to be told about his presidency is the steps made to help bring LGBT Americans into the mainstream of the national dialogue. They have, of course, always been there, but they have an ally at the highest levels of the government unlike at any other time.Now President Obama, in what is supposed to be his so-called lame duck period, is working on a federal monument to the struggle for gay rights at Stonewall in New York City.President Obama is poised to declare the first-ever national monument recognizing the struggle for gay rights, singling out a sliver of green space and part of the surrounding Greenwich Village neighborhood as the birthplace of America s modern gay liberation movement.While most national monuments have highlighted iconic wild landscapes or historic sites from centuries ago, this reflects the country s diversity of terrain and peoples in a different vein: It would be the first national monument anchored by a dive bar and surrounded by a warren of narrow streets that long has been regarded the historic center of gay cultural life in New York City.Obama went from being tentative about same-sex marriage when he ran for the presidency in 2008, to being the first major party candidate to support it in 2012 (with an assist from Vice President Biden). Obama has gotten rid of the military s don t ask don t tell policy, advocated for benefits for same-sex partners, supported transgender service in the military and has refused to use the power of the government to obstruct other efforts to secure equal rights for LGBT citizens.Those fighting for LGBT rights still have some work ahead of them, especially with conservative Republicans often engaging in last-gasp efforts to attack full equality (like the mean spirited bathroom bills in the south), but under this president the march towards justice has had a reliable ally.Featured image via FlickrNews

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Kentucky county to appeal federal ruling striking right-to-work lawLOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) - Officials for a Kentucky county will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that invalidated its right-to-work law, the county’s lawyer said on Thursday. The ruling came a year after labor organizations sued Hardin County after it passed an ordinance that prohibited unions from mandating its members pay dues in exchange for representation. So-called “right-to-work” laws allow employees at unionized employers to skip joining a union and avoid paying union dues. U.S. District Judge David Hale ruled on Wednesday evening that local regulation of union agreements is preempted by the National Labor Relations Act. Hale’s order means that only states can implement such legislation. Democrats, who hold a majority in the state House of Representatives, have blocked repeated bills aiming to make Kentucky the 26th right-to-work state. “These illegal ordinances would have affected all working people, union and non-union, by decreasing wages, lowering median household incomes, increasing poverty and undermining workplace safety,” said Kentucky State AFL-CIO President Bill Londrigan. Beginning in late 2014, several Kentucky counties began passing their own laws after advocates claimed Kentucky law granted counties the same abilities as the state. Proponents of right-to-work laws say they can be a tool to attract new businesses. The ruling affects only Hardin County in north-central Kentucky, one of 12 to have passed a right-to-work law. Four others have passed a first reading. Jim Waters, president of the Bluegrass Institute, said about 80 of Kentucky’s 120 counties had considered passing a right-to-work law but were waiting for Hale’s decision. John Lovett, a lawyer representing Hardin County, said the case pits the interests of local communities against the nation’s most powerful labor unions. “Few issues are more ‘local’ than what a working person is free to do with his or her own money,” Lovett said. politicsNews

kentucky county appeal federal ruling striking lawlouisville reuters officials kentucky county appeal federal judge ruling invalidated law county lawyer said thursday the ruling came year labor organizations sued jardin county passed ordinance prohibited unions mandating members pay dues exchange representation laws allow employees ionized employers skip joining union avoid paying union dues district judge david hale ruled wednesday evening local regulation union agreements prompted national labor relations act hale order means states implement legislation democrats hold majority state house representatives blocked repeated bills aiming make kentucky state these illegal ordinances would affected working people union decreasing wages lowering median household incomes increasing poverty undermining workplace safety said kentucky state president bill londrigan beginning late several kentucky counties began passing laws advocates claimed kentucky law granted counties abilities state proponents laws say tool attract new businesses the ruling affects jardin county kentucky one passed law four others passed first reading jim waters president bluegrass institute said kentucky counties considered passing law waiting hale decision john love lawyer representing jardin county said case pits interests local communities nation powerful labor unions few issues local working person free money love said politicsnews

CNN Host Abruptly Ends Segment After Fox Sports Guest Makes DISGUSTING Trump-like Comment (VIDEO)One thing that most conservatives have in common with Donald Trump and perhaps contributes to the reason they relate to him and supported him for POTUS is chronic misogyny and sexism. We saw this play out on Friday during a panel discussion on CNN, when an anchor had to shut the segment down abruptly due to a highly inappropriate comment from her Fox guest.CNN s Brooke Baldwin had Fox Sports Radio host Clay Travis as a guest, and the exchange went downhill very quickly. The panel was addressing the incident in which ESPN s Jemele Hill had called Trump a white supremacist, causing the White House to demand her be fired. When Clay Travis had his turn to give his opinion on the matter, he made Baldwin wish she d never asked him. Travis said this: I believe in the First Amendment and boobs. Baldwin was practically speechless, and had to do a double take, asking him if he d actually just said the word boobs. Travis only made it worse: Boobs, two things that never let me down, the first amendment and boobs. Those are the two things I believe in absolutely in the country. Baldwin still couldn t believe her ears, and wanted to give Travis another chance and the benefit of the doubt. She asked him once more to clarify that he d said boobs instead of booze. Once she confirmed that Travis had definitely said boobs, she shut the interview down right then and there. She said: I m done, I m sorry. I m done. This conversation is over, yanking mikes, bye. Forgive me, live television happens and you think you heard something, you are not sure and then you realize it happened, so I apologize for him on that. Right after the segment, Baldwin and Travis were both seen on Twitter, reacting to what had happened in two totally different ways. Baldwin seemed horrified and shocked, and Travis was, of course, proud of himself.What Travis said is not okay, and must be condemned. We re not at all surprised that this would come from a Fox employee, considering how prevalent misogyny, sexual assault, and support for our sexist POTUS is.Featured image via video screen capture News

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Trump summit with Mexico's Pena Nieto still on, 'for now'MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) - A summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto next week is still on “for now”, Mexico’s foreign minister said on Wednesday, despite pressure at home to scrap it over objections to a border wall. Earlier in the day Trump signed new executive orders, including one authorizing a wall on the U.S. southern border, just as a Mexican delegation led by Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray arrived at the White House for talks. The timing caused outrage in Mexico, with prominent politicians and many on social media seeing at as a deliberate snub to the government’s efforts to engage with Trump, who has for months used Mexico as a political punching bag. “The meeting between the two presidents in Washington next Tuesday is still confirmed,” Videgaray said. “The meeting, for now, is going forward,” he said. President Enrique Pena Nieto said in a recorded message that he “disapproves” of Trump’s order on the border wall and in response ordered Mexico’s fifty U.S. consuls to extend legal help to citizens living in the United States. “Wherever there is a Mexican migrant who needs our help, we should be there,” he said. One source with knowledge of the government’s thinking said the measure was intended to clog U.S. immigration courts with legal objections to deportations. The courts already face a backlog of half a million cases. Videgaray said some “positive elements” resulted from the talks, including a blunt acknowledgment by Trump of the U.S. role in supplying illegal arms to Mexico. He also referred to Trump’s public comments that he wanted to see a strong Mexican economy. Videgaray said it had been “a day of contrasts,” adding that his delegation’s talks with senior White House aides lasted eight hours. Speaking as Trump gave orders to start work on the wall along the 2,000-mile (3,200-km) border with Mexico, two-time presidential runner-up and leftist opposition leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said the announcement was an insult to his country and called for international legal action. “I respectfully suggest that the government of Mexico presents a lawsuit at the United Nations against the U.S. government for violation of human rights and racial discrimination,” Lopez Obrador told a crowd of supporters north of Mexico City. A former mayor of the capital, Lopez Obrador has led several early opinion polls ahead of the July 2018 election, and last week he announced plans for a tour of major U.S. cities in February to drum up support among Mexican-Americans. Trump’s broadsides against Mexico have put Pena Nieto under rising domestic pressure. His approval ratings are at the lowest level of any Mexican president in years. The American’s threats to tear up a joint trade deal and impose hefty border taxes on Mexican goods have also battered the peso. But his comments on Wednesday that he wanted to see a strong Mexican economy lifted the currency to a three-week high. politicsNews

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Barnier reassures Ireland EU stands with Dublin on BrexitBRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier assured Ireland s foreign minister on Friday that the EU would defend Dublin s position in talks with Britain over the coming weeks. Barnier said on Twitter that he had updated Simon Coveney on the state of play in negotiations, in which Britain is hoping to clinch a deal with Brussels next month on a range of issues including management of the Northern Irish border in order to launch a second phase of discussions focusing on a trade accord. Strong solidarity with Ireland, Barnier wrote. Irish issues are EU issues. Coveney tweeted back: Thank u @MichelBarnier reaffirming EU solidarity with Ireland on #Brexit. Facing a possible government collapse and new elections just at a crucial point in the Brexit process, the Irish government has sharpened the tone of its demands from London for detail on how the border will be kept open and unhindered. It has warned it will veto moves to trade talks if it is not satisfied. worldnews

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EU pushes to curb Africa migration more, still split on hosting refugeesBRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders will discuss how to further curb immigration from across the Mediterranean over dinner on Thursday, but are as divided as ever on how to take care of refugees who still make it to Europe. Their chairman, Donald Tusk, proposed creating a new financing tool in the bloc s next multi-year budget from 2021 to stem illegal migration , replacing the ad hoc calls for money that EU states have seen since arrivals peaked in 2015. Despite heavy criticism by human rights groups that it is aggravating the suffering of refugees and migrants on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, the EU is sticking to its policy of providing various kinds of assistance to the governments and U.N. agencies in the Middle East and Africa in order to prevent people making the trek north. While implementing these plans in some places, notably the lawless Libya, is proving difficult, all EU states and institutions in Brussels agree on the approach. However, the question of how to handle refugees who have made it to the EU is as divisive now as it was two years ago. Italy, Greece and other frontline states on the Mediterranean, as well as the rich destination countries such as Germany, want all member states to be obliged to take in a set allocation of asylum-seekers. But several eastern ex-communist EU members reject mandatory quotas, saying accepting Muslim refugees would undermine their sovereignty and security, and the homogeneous makeup of their societies. They want to help instead with money, equipment and personnel for controlling the bloc s frontiers. The Commission is already suing Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic for failing to take in their allotment of asylum-seekers from the peak of the EU s migrant crisis in 2015. Recent proposals for future solutions go in opposite directions, giving little hope of a deal by the target date of June. The bloc s current chair Estonia suggested sticking to the obligatory scheme when immigration is extremely high, but adding some flexibility by legislating that the receiving and sending states must agree on any relocation. That plan has been quickly dismissed as a non-starter by diplomats from several EU states. The bloc s executive, the European Commission, proposed that the bloc approve compulsory and automatic relocation for times of mass immigration, but rely on voluntary help in normal circumstances. The European Parliament wants mandatory relocation at all times, regardless of migratory pressures. But now Tusk himself has also come out against quotas, telling EU leaders in a note that they had proven highly divisive and ineffective . The Commission s migration chief, Dimitris Avramopoulos, told a news conference on Tuesday that Tusk s paper was undermining one of the main pillars of the European project - the principle of solidarity . For now, immigration figures remain so low compared to the peak of 2015-2016 that the public pressure on EU leaders to come up with a quick fix has eased. That could yet change, however, with Italy s parliamentary election next spring, coinciding with the start of a new migration season. Germany, currently consumed with trying to form a new government, has long suggested that if no consensus can be reached, an asylum reform could be passed by majority vote - something that would inevitably deepen the divisions and mistrust between member states. worldnews

eu pushes curb africa migration still split hosting refugeesbrussels reuters european union leaders discuss curb immigration across mediterranean dinner thursday divided ever take care refugees still make europe their chairman donald tusk proposed creating new financing tool bloc next budget stem illegal migration replacing ad hoc calls money eu states seen since arrivals peaked despite heavy criticism human rights groups aggravating suffering refugees migrants southern shore mediterranean eu sticking policy providing various kinds assistance governments agencies middle east africa order prevent people making trek north while implementing plans places notably lawless libya proving difficult eu states institutions brussels agree approach however question handle refugees made eu divisive two years ago italy greece frontline states mediterranean well rich destination countries germany want member states obliged take set allocation but several eastern eu members reject mandatory quotas saying accepting muslim refugees would undermine sovereignty security homogeneous makeup societies they want help instead money equipment personnel controlling bloc frontiers the commission already suing poland hungary czech republic failing take allotment peak eu migrant crisis recent proposals future solutions go opposite directions giving little hope deal target date june the bloc current chair estonia suggested sticking obligatory scheme immigration extremely high adding flexibility legislation receiving sending states must agree relocation that plan quickly dismissed diplomats several eu states the bloc executive european commission proposed bloc approve compulsory automatic relocation times mass immigration rely voluntary help normal circumstances the european parliament wants mandatory relocation times regardless migratory pressures but tusk also come quotas telling eu leaders note proven highly divisive ineffective the commission migration chief dimitris avramopoulos told news conference tuesday tusk paper undermining one main pillars european project principle solidarity for immigration figures remain low compared peak public pressure eu leaders come quick fix eased that could yet change however italy parliamentary election next spring coinciding start new migration season germany currently consumed trying form new government long suggested consensus reached asylum reform could passed majority vote something would inevitably deepen divisions mistrust member states worldnews

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Contenders for key jobs in Trump administrationWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump held talks on Saturday with 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, a meeting between famous foes fueling speculation that Romney could be in line to be the new U.S. secretary of state. Working to fill administration positions ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20, Trump also met for an hour with retired Marine General James Mattis, who is considered a strong contender for defense secretary or another high-ranking job. On Friday it was announced that Trump had chosen Republican Senator Jeff Sessions to be attorney general, retired Lieutenant General Michael Flynn to be national security adviser and Republican Congressman Mike Pompeo to head the CIA. Trump announced on Sunday he would make Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus his White House chief of staff and named Stephen Bannon, former head of the conservative website Breitbart News, as his chief strategist and senior counselor. Below are people mentioned as contenders for senior roles. * Steven Mnuchin, former Goldman Sachs Group Inc executive and Trump’s campaign finance chairman * Jeb Hensarling, U.S. representative from Texas and chairman of the House Financial Services Committee * Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co chief executive officer * Tom Barrack, founder and chairman of Colony Capital Inc * Mitt Romney, 2012 presidential nominee and former Massachusetts governor * Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City * Nikki Haley, governor of South Carolina * Jeff Sessions, U.S. senator from Alabama and early Trump supporter, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee * John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush * Bob Corker, U.S. senator from Tennessee and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee * Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. ambassador to Iraq * James Mattis, retired Marine general * David Petraeus, ex-CIA director and retired general * Tom Cotton, U.S. senator from Arkansas * Jon Kyl, former U.S. senator from Arizona * Duncan Hunter, U.S. representative from California and early Trump supporter, member of the House Armed Services Committee * Jim Talent, former U.S. senator from Missouri who was on the Senate Armed Services Committee * Kelly Ayotte, outgoing U.S. senator from New Hampshire and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee * Jeff Sessions, senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee who takes a hard line on immigration, was announced as the choice on Nov. 18. * Tom Price, U.S. representative from Georgia who is an orthopedic surgeon * Rick Scott, Florida governor * Rich Bagger, former pharmaceutical executive and former top aide to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie * Bobby Jindal, former Louisiana governor * Michael McCaul, U.S. representative from Texas and chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee * David Clarke, Milwaukee county sheriff and vocal Trump supporter * Joe Arpaio, outgoing Maricopa County, Arizona, sheriff who campaigned for Trump * Jeff Holmstead, energy lawyer, former EPA official during George W. Bush administration * Mike Catanzaro, energy lobbyist, former EPA official during George W. Bush administration * Robert Grady, venture capitalist, partner in private equity firm Gryphon Investors * Leslie Rutledge, Arkansas attorney general * Carol Comer, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management * Harold Hamm, Oklahoma oil and gas mogul, chief executive of Continental Resources Inc * Kevin Cramer, U.S. Representative from North Dakota * Robert Grady, venture capitalist, partner in private equity firm Gryphon Investors * Larry Nichols, co-founder of Devon Energy Corp * James Connaughton, chief executive of Nautilus Data Technologies and a former environmental adviser to President George W. Bush * Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor, 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee * Jan Brewer, former Arizona governor * Forrest Lucas, founder of oil products company Lucas Oil * Harold Hamm, Oklahoma oil and gas mogul, chief executive of Continental Resources Inc * Robert Grady, venture capitalist, partner in private equity firm Gryphon Investors * Wilbur Ross, billionaire investor, chairman of Invesco Ltd subsidiary WL Ross & Co * Linda McMahon, former World Wrestling Entertainment executive and two-time Senate candidate * Ronald Burgess, retired lieutenant general and former Defense Intelligence Agency chief * Robert Cardillo, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency * Pete Hoekstra, former U.S. representative from Michigan * Republican U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo was announced as the choice on Nov. 18. * Michael Flynn, retired lieutenant general and former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, was announced as the choice on Nov. 18. * Kelly Ayotte, outgoing U.S. senator from New Hampshire and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee * Richard Grenell, former spokesman for the United States at the United Nations * Peter King, U.S. representative from New York * Dan DiMicco, former chief executive of steel producer Nucor Corp The Trump transition team confirmed he would choose from the list of 21 names he drew up during his campaign, including U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah, and William Pryor, a federal judge with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. * Victoria Lipnic, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission commissioner and former Labor Department official during the George W. Bush administration. * Andrew Puzder, CEO of CKE Restaurants. politicsNews

contenders key jobs trump administrationwashington reuters donald trump held talks saturday republican presidential nominee mitt romney meeting famous foes fueling speculation romney could line new secretary state working fill administration positions ahead inauguration trump also met hour retired marine general james mantis considered strong contender defense secretary another job on friday announced trump chosen republican senator jeff sessions attorney general retired lieutenant general michael flynn national security adviser republican congressman mike pope head cia trump announced sunday would make republican national committee chairman rence priests white house chief staff named stephen cannon former head conservative website breitbart news chief strategist senior counselor below people mentioned contenders senior roles steven mnuchin former goldman sachs group inc executive trump campaign finance chairman jeb hensarling representative texas chairman house financial services committee jamie demon morgan chase co chief executive officer tom barracks founder chairman colony capital inc mitt romney presidential nominee former massachusetts governor rude giuliano former mayor new york city nikki harley governor south carolina jeff sessions senator alabama early trump supporter member senate armed services committee john bolton former ambassador united nations president george bush bob corner senator tennessee chairman senate foreign relations committee alma khalilzad former ambassador iraq james mantis retired marine general david perseus director retired general tom cotton senator arkansas jon kml former senator arizona duncan hunter representative california early trump supporter member house armed services committee jim talent former senator missouri senate armed services committee kelly notte outgoing senator new hampshire member senate armed services committee jeff sessions senior member senate judiciary committee takes hard line immigration announced choice tom price representative georgia orthopedic surgeon rick scott florida governor rich bigger former pharmaceutical executive former top aide new jersey governor chris christie bobby final former louisiana governor michael mccain representative texas chairman house homeland security committee david clarke milwaukee county sheriff vocal trump supporter joe arpaio outgoing maricopa county arizona sheriff campaigned trump jeff homestead energy lawyer former epa official george bush administration mike catanzaro energy lobbyist former epa official george bush administration robert gray venture capitalist partner private equity firm gryphon investors leslie rutledge arkansas attorney general carol cover commissioner indiana department environmental management harold harm oklahoma oil gas mogul chief executive continental resources inc kevin crater representative north dakota robert gray venture capitalist partner private equity firm gryphon investors larry nichols devon energy corp james connaughton chief executive cautious data technologies former environmental adviser president george bush sarah palin former alaska governor republican vice presidential nominee jan brewer former arizona governor forest lucas founder oil products company lucas oil harold harm oklahoma oil gas mogul chief executive continental resources inc robert gray venture capitalist partner private equity firm gryphon investors wilbur ross billionaire investor chairman investor ltd subsidiary wl ross co linda mcmahon former world wrestling entertainment executive senate candidate ronald burgess retired lieutenant general former defense intelligence agency chief robert castillo director national agency pete hoekstra former representative michigan republican representative mike pope announced choice michael flynn retired lieutenant general former director defense intelligence agency announced choice kelly notte outgoing senator new hampshire member senate armed services committee richard grenfell former spokesman united states united nations peter king representative new york dan dimicco former chief executive steel producer nuco corp the trump transition team confirmed would choose list names drew campaign including senator mike lee utah william prior federal judge circuit court appeals victoria clinic equal employment opportunity commission commissioner former labor department official george bush administration andrew under ceo cke restaurants politicsnews

WATCH: President Obama ZINGS The Hell Out Of Trump On Jimmy KimmelOne of the more popular segments on Jimmy Kimmel Live is Celebrities Read Mean Tweets. Sometimes Kimmel runs special editions, like sports editions, film editions, creator editions, and more. Last night, Kimmel had President Obama on his show to read mean tweets the second time that Obama has done that. Most of the tweets are pretty standard, vanilla hate, right up until the end, when he gets to a tweet from none other than one Donald J. Trump.Trump takes potshots at Obama all the time on Twitter that s nothing new. His Twitter feed is a cesspool of self-congratulations, pseudo-gratitude for his loyal subjects, and insults at everyone who bothers him. The tweet that Obama read said: President Obama will go down as perhaps the worst president in the history of the United States! It was Obama, though, who got the last laugh on that one with a truth that the Donald will never acknowledge: Really? Well, @realDonaldTrump, at least I will go down as a president. Bam! Right in Trump s bright orange face! That s one thing that Obama will always have that Trump is less and less likely to ever get. His zinger is at the end of the video below:[ad3media campaign= 1231 ]Featured image via screen capture from embedded videoNews

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Trump says will discuss military issues, Qatar with Kuwait's emirWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would discuss trade and military issues with the emir of Kuwait at the White House on Thursday, as well as tensions over Qatar. Trump, welcoming Kuwait s Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah to the White House, said Kuwait was helping the United States in the Gulf and things were coming along nicely. Kuwait has been trying to heal a bitter dispute between Qatar and four Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, which say Doha supports regional foe Iran and Islamists, charges Qatar s leaders deny. worldnews

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Russia denies it bombed U.S.-backed militias in Syria - RIAMOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry on Monday denied its planes had bombed U.S.-backed militias in Syria s Deir al-Zor province earlier in the day, saying it was always careful to ensure its air strikes were accurate, the RIA news agency reported. RIA cited Major-General Igor Konashenkov as issuing the denial which followed allegations from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias fighting with the U.S.-led coalition, that Russia had killed one of its fighters and injured two others in the air strike. worldnews

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White House expects Senate to change healthcare bill, but retain principlesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday it expects the Senate to retain the “principles” of the healthcare bill approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday even as it makes some changes. “We expect there to be some changes, but we expect the principles and the main pillars of the healthcare bill as it exists now to remain the same,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters. Among those principles, she said, were creating a competitive environment and giving states more flexibility to make decisions about the healthcare system. politicsNews

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The NFL Puts Trump In A VERY Awkward Position Over His Whining About The Debate ScheduleThe presidential debate schedule is already out, and, true to form, Donald Trump is already throwing a livid fit about it. He doesn t like the fact that two of the debates are scheduled on the same nights as NFL games, which would be understandable if he wasn t busy saying Hillary Clinton is responsible for that. However, he crossed a major line in his accusations, and it has already come back to bite him hard.In an interview with ABC News, he made the following ridiculous claim: Well, I ll tell you what I don t like. It s against two NFL games. I got a letter from the NFL saying, This is ridiculous. Why are the debates against cause the NFL doesn t wanna go against the debates. Cause the debates are gonna be pretty massive, from what I understand, OK? And I don t think we should be against the NFL. Now, aside from the obvious questions of why the NFL would be sending Trump a letter about this, rather than the Commission on Presidential Debates, it appears that this is one of Trump s most blatant lies yet. CNN s Brian Stetler says the NFL responded by disavowing any contact with Trump at all: While we d obviously wish the debate commission could find another night, we did not send a letter to Trump. And there it is. Most politicians who are given to lies will at least attempt to lie in such a way that it s hard to prove, even with a statement from whomever or whatever they re lying about. Not Trump! No he s so important that it doesn t matter that the debate schedule has been in place for a year already. Agencies like the NFL will communicate to him first, because he s just that crucial to the whole process.Why is this significant? Because it s not a gaffe. A gaffe is when a politician, pundit, or someone else heavily involved in politics accidentally lets loose what s really on their minds. Romney s 47 percent comment four years ago is a gaffe. Trump, however, commits gaffes and also tells outright lies. And because of that, it s virtually pointless to fact-check him, because even with a statement from whoever he s lied about, he ll double down on it.If nothing else, this lie, while seemingly stupid, provides a deep look into the psyche of the man who is Donald Trump. He ll say whatever he wants he doesn t care. And if the NFL wants to take him down a notch or twelve by denying they even communicated with him, then he ll make sure they re sorry for making him look like the fool that he is. Or he ll ignore them altogether.His fa ade is coming down, and only the truly brainwashed voters, along with the white supremacist masses he s attracted, remain willfully blind to his lack of honesty. The NFL is a major organization. They just made Trump look very bad indeed.Featured image by Regine Mahaux/Getty ImagesNews

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White House looking at ethics rule to weaken special investigation: sourcesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is exploring whether it can use an obscure ethics rule to undermine the special counsel investigation into ties between President Donald Trump’s campaign team and Russia, two people familiar with White House thinking said on Friday. Trump has said that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s hiring of former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead the investigation “hurts our country terribly.” Within hours of Mueller’s appointment on Wednesday, the White House began reviewing the Code of Federal Regulations, which restricts newly hired government lawyers from investigating their prior law firm’s clients for one year after their hiring, the sources said. An executive order signed by Trump in January extended that period to two years. Mueller’s former law firm, WilmerHale, represents Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who met with a Russian bank executive in December, and the president’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort, who is a subject of a federal investigation. Legal experts said the ethics rule can be waived by the Justice Department, which appointed Mueller. He did not represent Kushner or Manafort directly at his former law firm. If the department did not grant a waiver, Mueller would be barred from investigating Kushner or Manafort, and this could greatly diminish the scope of the probe, experts said. The Justice Department is already reviewing Mueller’s background as well as any potential conflicts of interest, said department spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores. Even if the Justice Department granted a waiver, the White House would consider using the ethics rule to create doubt about Mueller’s ability to do his job fairly, the sources said. Administration legal advisers have been asked to determine if there is a basis for this. Under this strategy, the sources said the administration would raise the issue in press conferences and public statements. Moreover, the White House has not ruled out the possibility of using the rule to challenge Mueller’s findings in court, should the investigation lead to prosecution. But the administration is now mainly focused on placing a cloud over his reputation for independence, according to the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Kathleen Clark, a professor of legal ethics at Washington University School of Law, said the Justice Department can grant a waiver if concerns about bias are minimal. She said subjects of the investigation could later argue that its results cannot be trusted, but she believes the argument would not stand up in court. The White House did not respond to a request for comment on whether it is reviewing the ethics rule in order to undermine Mueller’s credibility. Mueller’s former colleagues at WilmerHale, James Quarles and Aaron Zebley, are expected to join his investigation, according to a spokeswoman for the law firm. Neither Quarles nor Zebley represented Kushner or Manafort. Mueller will now lead the ongoing Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into Trump’s associates and senior Russian officials. Unlike Kenneth Starr, the independent counsel appointed by a three-judge panel to investigate Bill and Hillary Clinton’s real estate holdings in the 1990s, Mueller depends on the Justice Department for funding and he reports to Rosenstein, who was appointed by Trump. When he announced Mueller’s appointment this week, Rosenstein said Mueller will have “all appropriate resources to conduct a thorough and complete investigation.” politicsNews

white house looking ethics rule weaken special investigation sourceswashington reuters the trump administration exploring whether use obscure ethics rule undermine special counsel investigation ties president donald trump campaign team russia two people familiar white house thinking said friday trump said deputy attorney general rod rosenstein hiring former fbi director robert mueller special counsel lead investigation hurts country within hours mueller appointment wednesday white house began reviewing code federal regulations restricts newly hired government lawyers investigating prior law firm clients one year hiring sources said an executive order signed trump january extended period two years mueller former law firm wilmerhale represents trump jared pusher met russian bank executive december president former campaign manager paul manafort subject federal investigation legal experts said ethics rule waived justice department appointed mueller he represent pusher manafort directly former law firm if department grant waiver mueller would barred investigating pusher manafort could greatly diminish scope probe experts said the justice department already reviewing mueller background well potential conflicts interest said department spokeswoman sarah imgur flores even justice department granted waiver white house would consider using ethics rule create doubt mueller ability job fairly sources said administration legal advisers asked determine basis under strategy sources said administration would raise issue press conferences public statements moreover white house ruled possibility using rule challenge mueller findings court investigation lead prosecution but administration mainly focused placing cloud reputation independence according sources spoke condition anonymity kathleen clark professor legal ethics washington university school law said justice department grant waiver concerns bias minimal she said subjects investigation could later argue results trusted believes argument would stand court the white house respond request comment whether reviewing ethics rule order undermine mueller credibility mueller former colleagues wilmerhale james quarter aaron medley expected join investigation according spokeswoman law firm neither quarter medley represented pusher manafort mueller lead ongoing federal bureau investigation probe trump associates senior russian officials unlike kenneth starr independent counsel appointed panel investigate bill hillary clinton real estate holdings mueller depends justice department funding reports rosenstein appointed trump when announced mueller appointment week rosenstein said mueller appropriate resources conduct thorough complete politicsnews

WATCH: Gay Cyclist Shuts Down Hate Preacher With One Epic ComebackA street preacher in Glasgow, Ireland decided to dedicate at least part of one of his sermons to spreading fear and hatred towards LGBT people. He would have gotten away with it interrupted too, if not for the bravery of one cyclist who stopped to take a stand against the man s intolerance.The exchange was filmed by a passerby who posted the video online by a person named Emlyn Pearce. Pearce says that they found the man who stood up to the preacher and that his name is Ryan Vance and that he is a writer and designer. Though, Pearce writes that Vance shall forever more be more widely known as Mystery-Gay-Cyclist-Hero-Man. Pearce went on to write: I walk through Glasgow holding hands with my boyfriend all the time, and we have never experienced any homophobia. So to walk down the main shopping street and hear a man shouting that the 99% need to stand up to the 1% who are gay was very sad and very scary. Pearce continues, saying Ryan Vance, as a gay man and a human being, I salute you: you made the world a better place. Thank you, sir your pint awaits! Vance appears to be hesitant to adopt his new title. Don t worry Vance, if the title fits, rock it like no one else can, and be assured that it most certainly is befitting for a person like you.At what point do you think it's hubris to change my twitter description to "mystery gay cyclist"? Ryan Vance (@rjjvance) May 9, 2016In the video, you can here Vance tell the hate preacher I m gay, I m gay, so say that to me. The preacher responds saying God still loves you. That s when drops the mic with a response that makes the entire street applaud for him. Vance turns to the man and says I love me, I don t need a f*cking god to do it. You can watch the video in full below.Featured image from video screenshot via FacebookNews

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Many U.S. Democrats skeptical on chances to reset Netanyahu tiesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu’s first Trump-era Washington visit offers a chance to repair ties to Democrats that frayed during years of chilly relations under the Obama administration, but many party members said they do not expect much improvement given the Israeli prime minister’s close alignment with Republicans. “There’s a lot of mending of fences that has to happen between the Netanyahu government and a lot of Democrats who feel like he unnecessarily politicized the U.S.-Israeli relationship,” Democratic Senator Chris Murphy, a Senate Foreign Relations Committee member, said in a telephone interview. The low point came in March 2015 when Netanyahu sidestepped the White House and State Department to arrange a speech to the Republican-led Congress opposing the international nuclear deal with Iran then being negotiated by President Barack Obama. Led by the Congressional Black Caucus, more than 55 Democratic members of the Senate and House of Representatives skipped the speech to protest what they viewed as an attack on Obama, the first African-American U.S. president. Tensions between Netanyahu and congressional Democrats have remained despite nearly seven decades of bipartisan support for Israel in Congress, which has used its spending authority to make Israel the largest recipient of annual U.S. military aid. After Trump took office last month, Netanyahu tweeted his applause for Trump’s plan to build a wall to keep out people from Mexico, which Democrats consider an expensive and racially tinged insult to a U.S. neighbor and ally. Many Democrats also are wary of Netanyahu’s support for building new settlements on land claimed by the Palestinians, and worry about statements from some in his government opposing the possibility of a Palestinian state. Democrats faulted congressional Republicans for using Israel as a wedge issue, despite strong Democratic support for initiatives such as a $38 billion military aid package the Obama administration signed in September. “It doesn’t look good or feel right when one party says, ‘Well, we’re better on Israel than the other party,’ or if one party is trying to work in lock-step with Israeli officials,” Representative Eliot Engel, the top House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrat, told Reuters. Israeli officials said Netanyahu’s aides have been aware of the need to re-establish a semblance of bipartisan even-handedness, even as the prime minister works to create a personal bond with Trump. Aides traveling with Netanyahu did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday. But as he left for Washington, Netanyahu made a point of saying he would meet with congressional leaders from both parties, signaling something of a rebalancing. “The alliance between Israel and America has always been extremely strong. It’s about to get even stronger,” Netanyahu told reporters. politicsNews

many democrats skeptical chances reset netanyahu tieswashington reuters benjamin netanyahu first washington visit offers chance repair ties democrats framed years philly relations obama administration many party members said expect much improvement given israeli prime minister close alignment republicans there lot ending fences happen netanyahu government lot democrats feel like unnecessarily politicized relationship democratic senator chris murphy senate foreign relations committee member said telephone interview the low point came march netanyahu sidestepped white house state department arrange speech congress opposing international nuclear deal iran negotiated president barack obama led congressional black caucus democratic members senate house representatives skipped speech protest viewed attack obama first president tensions netanyahu congressional democrats remained despite nearly seven decades bipartisan support israel congress used spending authority make israel largest recipient annual military aid after trump took office last month netanyahu tweeted applause trump plan build wall keep people mexico democrats consider expensive racially tinged insult neighbor ally many democrats also wary netanyahu support building new settlements land claimed palestinians worry statements government opposing possibility palestinian state democrats vaulted congressional republicans using israel wedge issue despite strong democratic support initiatives billion military aid package obama administration signed september it look good feel right one party says well better israel party one party trying work israeli officials representative elliot ngel top house foreign affairs committee democrat told reuters israeli officials said netanyahu aides aware need semblance bipartisan even prime minister works create personal bond trump aides traveling netanyahu respond requests comment tuesday but left washington netanyahu made point saying would meet congressional leaders parties signaling something balancing the alliance israel america always extremely strong it get even stronger netanyahu told reporters politicsnews

Supreme Court upholds Arizona legislative districtsWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday unanimously upheld the state legislative districts in Arizona drawn by an independent commission, rebuffing complaints that the electoral maps diminished the clout of Republican voters. The court, in its 8-0 ruling, said the commission that draws legislative boundaries did not violate the U.S. Constitution’s principle of “one person, one vote.” The case focused on state legislative districts drawn for the 2012 election based on 2010 census numbers. The challengers said the new districts favored Democrats over Republicans by packing Republican voters into certain districts in a way that would minimize their influence in neighboring districts while enhancing the sway of Democratic voters. In mapping out the state legislative districts, Arizona’s independent commission carries out a function that in most other states is handled by state legislators. Writing for the court, liberal Justice Stephen Breyer said the deviations in numbers between district populations was not significant enough to be legally troubling, particularly as the state’s redistricting commission was trying to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act, which protects minority voters. The challengers “have not shown that it is more probable than not that illegitimate considerations were the predominant motivation behind the plan’s deviations from mathematically equal district populations,” Breyer wrote. A federal court in Arizona upheld the districts in a 2014 ruling, saying the commission had made a “good faith attempt” to comply with the Voting Rights Act. The group of Republican voters who brought the case then appealed the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court. The case was the second in as many years concerning Arizona’s independent commission. In June 2015, the court rejected another challenge to the commission’s role in drawing congressional districts. In that decision, the court found that the ballot initiative that set up the commission did not violate the U.S. Constitution’s requirement that state legislatures set U.S. House of Representatives district boundaries. Wednesday’s ruling was the second by the court this month touching upon the issue of “one person, one vote.” On April 4, the justices also ruled unanimously in a Texas case to uphold the method all 50 states use in drawing legislative districts by counting every resident and not just eligible voters. In that case, the justices rejected a conservative challenge that could have diminished the influence of urban Hispanics. The case is Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, U.S. Supreme Court, No. 14-232. politicsNews

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McConnell Just ADMITTED The NRA Must Approve Next Supreme Court Justice (VIDEO)We could already make the assumption that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was making decisions off what the lobbyists in his back pocket are telling him to do, but now it has been confirmed, and in the worst way imaginable.McConnell is literally holding up the confirmation of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court because the NRA doesn t want him. He s keeping one of three branches of government from functioning as it should, because he wants to please the gun lobby over working for the American people.McConnell told Fox News: I can t imagine that a Republican majority in the United States Senate would want to confirm in a lame duck session a nominee opposed by the National Rifle Association, the National Federation of Independent Business that represents small businesses that have never taken a position on a Supreme Court appointment before. They re opposed to this guy. I can t imagine that a Republican majority Senate, even if it were soon to be minority, would want to confirm a judge that would move the court dramatically to the left. That s not gonna happen. This is just absolutely unacceptable, and hopefully McConnell is right. Hopefully the Republicans in the Senate will soon be the minority, and we can actually get Congress working for the people again, and not just for the lobbyists with the most money.Watch McConnell bow to the NRA here.Not @TheOnion Mitch McConnell told Fox News that the NRA must approve of the next Supreme Court justice. pic.twitter.com/3sl397RXZR Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) July 6, 2016Featured image via video screen captureNews

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WOW! TEXAS MAN Pays For AWESOME Billboard Slamming ABC Over Fake Russia-Trump News CoverageAmericans are sick and tired of being lied to by the media. This awesome patriot and business owner is making sure ABC gets the message!SAN ANTONIO A Boerne man is making his voice heard loud and clear by renouncing ABC News and recent news coverage of President Donald Trump with a large billboard at I-10 and Buckskin Drive.It reads: ABC News: I grew up with you. We are through. The Russians didn t elect Donald Trump. I did. The billboard was paid for by Kyle Courtney, according to a spokesman with his company Wellstar Groundwater Technologies. Here s what the billboard looks like:Courtney released the following statement to SBG San Antonio. ABC News was the only channel I watched as a child growing up in Texas but I think they have lost touch with America and forgotten the working man. They don t represent our voice anymore. Hillary Clinton s presidential campaign was funded by the Clinton Foundation in close coordination with the media, and now we re seeing them try to fix what they couldn t fix during the election. They are doing everything they can, night after night, to create narratives and sway people s direction to impeach Donald Trump. Our democracy is at stake when a major political party and the media are in bed together. I m not asking anyone to boycott the Democratic party. I m not in the brainwashing business, but the liberal media is. The spokesman said the billboard went up today and will remain up for about two months. He also said Courtney is contemplating whether to keep it up longer and may change the message if it does stay up.According to PR Newswire, Courtney has been in the water well drilling business for more than 30 years and has drilled more than 600 wells in the San Antonio area. New4SApolitics

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House Speaker Ryan calls for less violence on presidential campaign trailWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday condemned efforts to disrupt political rallies, but said all presidential candidates must bear responsibility to help curb violence at campaign events and create a less hostile atmosphere. “All candidates have an obligation to do what they can do ...provide an atmosphere of harmony, to reduce violence, to not incite violence,” Ryan told reporters, speaking after a string of chaotic events that have been most notable at campaign rallies for front-runner Donald Trump. Separately, Ryan said he has spoken with Trump and the three other Republicans vying for the party’s nomination and received a good reception for the House’s planned agenda. He still plans to support the eventual Republican candidate in the November presidential election, he added. politicsNews

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Clashes kill four in Yemen capital as anti-Saudi alliance fraysDUBAI (Reuters) - Four supporters of Yemen s former president Ali Abdullah Saleh were killed in clashes with their supposed allies from the Houthi movement in the center of the capital Sanaa on Wednesday, his party said. The fighting around the city s main mosque complex underlined deepening rifts between the armed groups who have together confronted a Saudi-led alliance in three years of war. Houthi fighters and army units loyal to Saleh made common cause to fan out through Yemen in 2015 and have weathered thousands of air strikes launched by neighboring Saudi Arabia and its allies. But they have fought between themselves briefly once before in August and have vied for influence in the capital and Yemen s main population centers over which they rule. In an official statement, Saleh s General People s Congress Party accused Houthi forces of trying to occupy part of the mosque site on Wednesday for a coming political rally. Hundreds of Houthi fighters, the statement said, broke into the Saleh Mosque and fired RPGs and grenades inside the mosque and put its regular guards under siege. They said four of Saleh s supporters died and six guards were wounded in the complex built by Saleh and bearing his name which straddles a major highway and is close to the presidential palace. The Houthis, the statement said, were responsible for every drop of blood. Officials from the Houthi group were not immediately available to comment on the reports of gunbattles, which were also reported in Arab media. The two allies were once bitter foes, as Saleh launched several wars on the armed Shi ite Muslim religious movement before 2011 Arab Spring protests forced him to step down. They formed a partnership to fight the Saudi-backed and internationally recognized government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi and his forces. A political body the allies established continues to rule over most of Yemen s population centers but quarrels over appointments and policy have mounted as a Saudi-led blockade has spread economic pain and helped unleash hunger and disease. Taha Mutawakil, a Houthi spiritual leader, in a Friday sermon blasted Saleh s rule as black days for Yemen and called for the Houthis to declare an economic state of emergency and seize the assets of Saleh-aligned businessmen. The movement s leader, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, appeared to direct an unprecedented salvo at pro-Saleh officials in a speech on Saturday: He who does not understand the concept of alliance and partnership, is an obstacle and knows only how to be a rival. For their part, Saleh s General People s Congress party referred to pro-Houthi fighters as cartoonish mercenary things in an earlier statement. Saudi Arabia accuses the Houthis, as Saleh frequently did before their alliance, of being proxies of Shi ite Iran - a charge the group and Tehran deny. worldnews

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Kid Rock hints online he will run for U.S. SenateDETROIT (Reuters) - Recording star Kid Rock, an outspoken supporter of Republican President Donald Trump, hinted in website and social media messages on Wednesday that he intends to run for the U.S. Senate in 2018, promising a “major announcement” to come soon. The 46-year-old Michigan native drew attention on Twitter and his Facebook page to a “Kid Rock ‘18 for U.S. Senate” website. It featured a photo of the goateed singer-songwriter wearing a leather jacket, dark glasses and white fedora, seated in a plush, star-spangled chair beside a stuffed deer above the tagline: “Are you scared?” The site also displays images of a T-shirt, baseball cap and bumper sticker emblazoned with the campaign logo, “Kid Rock for US Senate” and a box of alternating slogans, including, “In Rock We Trust,” “Party to the People” and “You Never Met a Politician Quite Like Me.” “I have a ton of emails and texts asking me if this website is real ... The answer is an absolute YES,” he said on his verified Twitter account. “Stay tuned, I will have a major announcement in the near future.” Reached by email, the musician’s spokesman, Kirt Webster, referred only to Rock’s Facebook page, which bore the same message. His music label, Warner Bros Records, also posted a website offering sales of Kid Rock for U.S. Senate merchandise. Born Robert James Ritchie in the Detroit suburb of Romeo, Michigan, he rose to fame in 1998 as his debut album “Devil Without a Cause” sold some 14 million copies. He gained additional celebrity through his courtship of actress Pamela Anderson and their brief marriage in the 2000s. While no mention was made in Wednesday’s online postings about Rock’s political affiliation or in which state he would run, he presumably would seek to challenge Michigan’s Democratic incumbent senator, Debbie Stabenow, who is up for re-election in 2018. The Capitol Hill-based newspaper Roll Call reported that Rock’s name surfaced as a possible candidate earlier this month during a state Republican Party convention in Michigan, which Trump carried in the 2016 presidential race, though no official decisions were announced. Stabenow seemed to shrug off the prospect of a political challenge from Rock, saying in a Twitter post: “I know we both share a love of music. I concede he’s better at playing guitar and I’ll keep doing what I do best: fighting for Michigan.” According to Roll Call, Rock endorsed Republican Mitt Romney for president in 2012 and initially supported Ben Carson for the Republican nomination in 2016 but switched to Trump when the former reality-TV star became the party’s nominee. Afterward, Rock released a line of pro-Trump merchandise, including a T-shirt that read “God Guns & Trump.”  In April, Kid Rock joined fellow rocker and conservative activist Ted Nugent and former Alaska Governor and onetime Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin for a White House visit and dinner with Trump. Kid Rock would not be the first showbiz figure to make a leap into politics. Besides Trump, he would follow the likes of singer Sonny Bono, who served as a U.S. congressman from California during the 1990s; pro-wrestler and actor Jesse “The Body” Ventura, elected Minnesota governor in 1998; and comedian Al Franken, now serving his second U.S. Senate term from Minnesota. politicsNews

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French opposition struggles to emerge from rubble of Macron victoryPARIS (Reuters) - Battered and bruised from electoral defeat by Emmanuel Macron s centrists, France s Socialist Party is laying off most of its staff and selling its Paris base, while the centre-right Republicans limp on in search of a leader. Facing falling membership after winning just six percent of the vote in the presidential election, the centre-left party told staff on Wednesday it would have to fire most of them, days after its historic headquarters was put up for sale to raise funds. On the other side of the political divide, the conservative Republicans are leaderless and have struggled for months to decide whether to expel party members who have signed up to serve with Macron. The two parties ruled France for decades, but Macron s Republic on the Move has stolen the middle ground from under their feet. Macron benefits from a large political space left vacant by the opposition, said Vincent Thibault of Elabe pollsters. He has to face very few attacks from the other parties. Fewer lawmakers and local officials mean the Socialist Party s income has fallen to 8 million euros ($9.42 million) a year from 28 million previously. Party treasurer Jean-Francois Debat told Reuters around 60 of 97 staff would have to go. While the Republicans are the largest opposition group in the lower house of parliament and hold a majority in the senate, they are in barely better shape. For the past five months they have struggled to stem Macron s poaching of their top officials, or to oppose economic policies that mirror their own. In the latest of several meetings on membership, the party decided in principle on Tuesday to expel Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and other ministers serving in Macron s government. But having failed to gather enough officials at the meeting, they were forced to postpone the actual decision for a week, drawing scorn from critics. It s grotesque, Sebastien Lecornu, a junior minister and one of those facing expulsion, told Le Parisien daily. They are punishing us for backing reforms that are useful to the country ... the right is committing suicide. The far left and far right are also struggling to mount a credible opposition to 39-year-old Macron. The far-right National Front, weakened by its own divisions, has become close to inaudible. Its leader Marine Le Pen had the worst ratings on record for France 2 television s top political show last week, with only 1.7 million viewers. The far-left France Insoumise has been more vocal, and polls show it is seen as the strongest opponent. But it has struggled to get voters out on the streets against Macron s reforms and surveys show it is regarded more as a protest movement. worldnews

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INFLUENTIAL HOLLYWOOD LEFTIST Looks Forward To Racist Comedian, Chris Rock’s SMACK DOWN Of Whites At OscarsHow very progressive Not since the Civil Rights movement of the 60 s has America seen such a racial divide. Of course, we all know who s behind the manufactured race war in America. Barack Obama is working in unison with race agitators and Hollywood idiots like Harvey Weinstein who are willing to suffer the consequences of being humiliated by a racist comedian in front of millions, if it means they are absolved of the sins of not hiring enough black people.The co-chief of The Weinstein Co. acknowledges that the Academy has a poor track record when it comes to films about people of color including his own but he feels the blame belongs on studios and distributors, not on people who ve worked so hard all their lives and prize that Academy card and have reached that zenith and then go on to retirement. I just can imagine Chris Rock s opening remarks, Harvey Weinstein, the co-chief of The Weinstein Co., says as we sit down to record an episode of the Awards Chatter podcast days ahead of Sunday s Rock-hosted 88th Academy Awards. If anybody s [planning on] boycotting the Oscars, don t, because Chris Rock is gonna annihilate every one of us [leaders of Hollywood studios/distribution companies] in the first 20 minutes of the show, and it will be well worth watching. It will be an Oscars to remember. This year, for the first time since 2008 and one of the few times in the last 25 years, none of Weinstein s films are nominated for best picture Carol and The Hateful Eight came up short but he s still going to the show, hoping for a best original score win for Hateful composer Ennio Morricone, among others associated with Weinstein Co. films, as well as a best actor win for my buddy Leo [DiCaprio] for The Revenant. That film, like the last two best picture Oscar winners 12 Years a Slave and Birdman, was guided to fruition by New Regency president/CEO Brad Weston, who used to be co-president of The Weinstein Co. s Dimension Films division.Here s an example of Chris Rock on one of his racist rants:Weinstein says he understands, from experience, the frustrations of the people calling for a boycott of the Oscars over the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, and feels they have made a difference but he does not support their ultimate objective. It s that voice, actually, that gets people motivated, he says, because you don t want the boycott. That s how people use their personal power to force change. So I look at that and go, Great, because everybody s thinking about that now. I thought about it a couple of years ago because it had bugged me over the years that the films that I did about ethnic diversity never got anything. So I said, I m gonna stack the deck for myself: I m gonna put out The Butler, Mandela and Fruitvale Station in the same year, okay? We got one nomination for U2 out of three movies. Was race the driving consideration? I have no idea, he says, but it has to make you think. He continues, And then, that year, there was 12 Years a Slave, and I said, What is it, only one?' Via: Hollywood Reporterleft-news

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Hungarian PM Orban says will fight after EU ruling on migrant quotaBUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary will not change its anti-immigration stance after the European Union s top court dismissed a challenge against migrant quotas, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. The EU s highest court ruled on Wednesday that member states must take in a share of refugees who reach Europe, dismissing the challenge by Slovakia and Hungary and re-igniting an east-west row that has shaken EU cohesion. We must take note of the ruling as we cannot erode the foundation of the EU - and respect of law is the foundation of the EU - but at the same time this court ruling is no reason for us to change our policy, which rejects migrants, Orban told state radio. The Mediterranean migrant crisis of 2015 flooded the Balkans, Italy and Greece with migrants, which prompted the EU to impose mandatory quotas on its member countries for relocating asylum seekers. The flow of migrants has receded, easing pressure to force compliance on nationalist leaders like Orban, who is benefiting from his tough anti-immigrant policies as elections approach in 2018. Now that the legal challenge has failed, Orban said he would pursue a political fight to force the EU to change its mandatory migrant quotas. The whole issue raises a very serious question of principles: whether we are an alliance of European free nations with the Commission representing our joint interests, or a European empire which has its center in Brussels and which can issue orders, Orban said. He said EU countries which let in migrants, unlike Hungary, decided to do so of their own will and now they cannot ask Hungary to take a part in correcting their mistake. It is not us Hungarians who question the rules of the club, but the Commission had changed the rules and this is unacceptable, Orban added. He said that unlike some of the major member states of the EU, whose colonial legacy has made them immigrant countries , Hungary did not have a colonial past. These countries with colonial legacy, which have become immigrant countries by now, want to impose on us Central Europeans their own logic ... but Hungary does not want to become an immigrant country, Orban said. At the same time, he said Hungary was committed to EU membership, because Hungarians had decided in a referendum to join the bloc in 2004. No government can lead Hungary out of the EU as it was the Hungarian people which decided to be inside and this is right. worldnews

hungarian pm urban says fight eu ruling migrant quotabudapest reuters hungary change stance european union top court dismissed challenge migrant quotas prime minister victor urban said friday the eu highest court ruled wednesday member states must take share refugees reach europe dismissing challenge slovakia hungary row shaken eu cohesion we must take note ruling erode foundation eu respect law foundation eu time court ruling reason us change policy rejects migrants urban told state radio the mediterranean migrant crisis flooded balkan italy greece migrants prompted eu impose mandatory quotas member countries relocating asylum seekers the flow migrants preceded easing pressure force compliance nationalist leaders like urban benefiting tough policies elections approach now legal challenge failed urban said would pursue political fight force eu change mandatory migrant quotas the whole issue raises serious question principles whether alliance european free nations commission representing joint interests european empire center brussels issue orders urban said he said eu countries let migrants unlike hungary decided ask hungary take part correcting mistake it us hungarian question rules club commission changed rules unacceptable urban added he said unlike major member states eu whose colonial legacy made immigrant countries hungary colonial past these countries colonial legacy become immigrant countries want impose us central european logic hungary want become immigrant country urban said at time said hungary committed eu membership hungarian decided referendum join bloc no government lead hungary eu hungarian people decided inside right worldnews

Trump creates panel to study voter fraud, suppressionWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump created a commission on Thursday to investigate voter fraud and suppression, the White House said, a move that follows Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of massive voter fraud in the 2016 U.S. election. Trump signed an executive order creating the bipartisan Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, which would be chaired by Vice President Mike Pence, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters. The move provoked anger among top U.S. civil rights groups and Democratic lawmakers, who called it a voter suppression tactic. Trump, who took office in January, has said there was widespread voter fraud in the November election. The Republican won the White House through victory in the Electoral College, which tallies wins in states, but lost the popular vote to Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by some 3 million ballots. Trump said in January he would seek an investigation into voter fraud in the election, even though the consensus among state officials and election experts is that it is rare in the United States. “The President’s ‘Election Integrity’ Commission is purpose-built to encourage and enable voter suppression,” said U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi in a statement. She said the commission would lend legitimacy to state efforts to enact discriminatory voting laws. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Elijah Cummings, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued similar statements. Top civil rights leaders said the commission would encourage voter suppression by justifying new barriers like requiring identity cards for voting. “When Attorney General Jeff Sessions led a similar effort as a former prosecutor in Alabama, it had a chilling effect on the black vote,” said Kristen Clarke, the head of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Dale Ho, director of the American Civil Liberties Union voting project, said, “Signing a piece of paper will not make Trump’s false statements about voter fraud true.” The bipartisan commission would not be limited to investigating Trump’s election fraud claims but look at issues that have been raised over many years. “The commission will review policies and practices that enhance or undermine the American people’s confidence in the integrity of federal elections, and provide the president with a report that identifies system vulnerabilities,” Huckabee Sanders said. She said the report would be complete by 2018. The new panel coincides with several U.S. investigations into alleged Russian meddling in the November election, including selectively leaking hacked emails and circulating false news reports. Russian officials have denied such interference. politicsNews

trump creates panel study voter fraud suppressionwashington reuters president donald trump created commission thursday investigate voter fraud suppression white house said move follows trump unsubstantiated claims massive voter fraud election trump signed executive order creating bipartisan presidential advisory commission election integrity would chaired vice president mike pence white house spokeswoman sarah huckabee sanders told reporters the move provoked anger among top civil rights groups democratic lawmakers called voter suppression tactic trump took office january said widespread voter fraud november election the republican white house victory electoral college tallies wins states lost popular vote democratic rival hillary clinton million ballots trump said january would seek investigation voter fraud election even though consensus among state officials election experts rare united states the president election integrity commission encourage enable voter suppression said house representatives democratic leader nancy pesos statement she said commission would lend legitimacy state efforts enact discriminatory voting laws senate democratic leader chuck scheme elias cuttings ranking democrat house oversight government reform committee issued similar statements top civil rights leaders said commission would encourage voter suppression justifying new barriers like requiring identity cards voting when attorney general jeff sessions led similar effort former prosecutor alabama chilling effect black vote said kristen clarke head lawyers committee civil rights under law dale ho director american civil liberties union voting project said signing piece paper make trump false statements voter fraud the bipartisan commission would limited investigating trump election fraud claims look issues raised many years the commission review policies practices enhance undermine american people confidence integrity federal elections provide president report identifies system vulnerabilities huckabee sanders said she said report would complete the new panel coincides several investigations alleged russian meddling november election including selectively leaking hacked emails circulating false news reports russian officials denied interference politicsnews

Italy's 5-Star to battle right in runoff for Rome's beachfrontROME (Reuters) - Italy s anti-establishment 5-Star Movement narrowly won the first round of a vote to govern Ostia, one of Rome s largest neighborhoods, as the center-right surged, official results showed on Monday. Sunday s closely watched contest in the beachfront district comes more than a year after the 5-Star took control of Rome s city hall for the first time, winning two-thirds of the vote. Five-Star candidate Giuliana Di Pillo won just over 30 percent of the vote compared with almost 27 percent for Monica Picca, who headed a coalition that included Silvio Berlusconi s Forza Italia and the far-right Brothers of Italy party. The two will face each other in a runoff to be held on Nov. 19. The ruling center-left Democratic Party, which came in second to the 5-Star in Rome last year, won less than 14 percent of the vote, while far-right parties gained ground. The neo-fascist, anti-immigrant Casapound party, which is not part of the center-right coalition, garnered 9 percent against just 1.8 percent last time around. The previous center-left administration for the capital s seaside borough, which has more than 230,000 inhabitants, was dissolved two years ago after police said it had fallen under the influence of organized crime. The Ostia vote took place on the same day as a regional vote in Sicily that appeared to signal a comeback for Berlusconi s center-right coalition, with the 5-Star trailing marginally, according to projections on Monday morning. worldnews

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MACY’S CELEBRATES AMERICA’S INDEPENDENCE BY PUTTING ILLEGAL ALIENS FIRSTAmericans need to put American citizens first and dump Macy s. Macy s has a Customer Service Department phone number that should be ringing off the hook with Americans who love their country and are sick and tired of the left bullying us into submission. Tell them it s time to put American citizens first and you appreciate Donald Trump standing up for LEGAL immigration: 1 (800) 289-6229 I ll be canceling my Macy s credit card today. Macy s just lost its Magic #MakeAmericaGreatAgain .Dump Macy s!Real-estate mogul and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a boycott of Macy s on Wednesday after the retail company said it would drop Trump s products. Earlier in the day, Macy s said it was snubbing Trump because of the disparaging characterizations he made about Mexican immigrants during his campaign launch. Among other things, Trump accused Mexico of sending its rapists and drug dealers to the US.In addition to blasting Macy s in an official statement, Trump attacked Macy s in a series of tweets for being weak on border security : Those who believe in tight border security, stopping illegal immigration & SMART trade deals w/other countries should boycott @Macys. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 1, 2015For all of those who want to #MakeAmericaGreatAgain, boycott @Macys. They are weak on border security & stopping illegal immigration. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 1, 2015Macy s is only the latest in a string of businesses that have cut ties with Trump in the past week. NBC, Univision, and the Mexican media company Televisa all recently announced they would not show Trump s Miss Universe Organization beauty pageants because of his comments about immigrants. When Mexico sends its people, they re not sending their best; they re not sending you, Trump said in his June announcement speech, according to a transcript. They re sending people that have lots of problems, and they re bringing those problems with us. They re bringing drugs. They re bringing crime. They re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people. Trump, who said he was criticizing the Mexican government and not its people, has aggressively responded to the companies that are ending their relationships with him. He said he was suing Univision for $500 million. He denounced NBC as weak. And he insisted that he was the one cutting ties with Macy s not the other way around.He also argued that the Macy s snub proved how difficult it was for billionaires like him to seek political office. I have always said that if you are successful, it is very hard to run for office, especially the office of president, he said in his Wednesday statement. I have also continually stated that I am not beholden to anyone, and this includes NBC and Macy s. Clearly, NBC and Macy s support illegal immigration. Trump products at Macy s include $70 dress shirts, $65 ties, and a fragrance called Success. Via: Business Insider politics

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SHAKEDOWN AL SHARPTON MEETS WITH GM TO PRESSURE THEM INTO DROPPING KID ROCK OVER CONFEDERATEF FLAG [Video]I m a mom who grew up in Romeo, MI., the same town where Robert Ritchie, aka Kid Rock was born and raised. I am also a huge Kid Rock fan. I remember sitting across from his entire family in church every Sunday. His mother was my youngest sister s religious education teacher. He was raised in the country until he left to make his music way in Mt. Clemens, MI, located just outside of Detroit. It was there he met his girlfriend (who is black) and had a child with her. He gained full custody of his son and sent him to a Catholic school near my current home. He is one of the kindest, most generous and selfless musicians in the business. He is now the latest target of Al Sharpton and his shakedown organization, NAN.Kid Rock s philosophy is: Help your neighbor first. Here are a few examples of his generosity:When is the last time Al Sharpton did anything to bring jobs to Americans or to help give back to NYC? Kid Rock doesn t just talk about providing jobs for Americans, he puts his money where his mouth is:Here is Kid Rock donating a home to an injured veteran in a Detroit suburb:While Al Sharpton has made it his goal to assist Barack Obama in the division our nation with his #BlackLivesMatter campaign of racism, hate and violence, Kid Rock has been busy working to ensure we take care of our veterans when they return through a campaign called #VeteransMatter:And lastly how many times has Al Sharpton jumped on an airplane and headed overseas during Christmas to help lift the spirits of our troops while they spend their holidays away from their families in the desert? (Brief language warning.)Compare Kid Rock s service to our military, kids with disabilities and to the city of Detroit to Al Sharpton s service to his community:Americans need to stand up to this shakedown artist and let this two-bit, tax cheating extortionist know we are not going to let him define the direction of our great nation. Call GM and let them know how much you appreciate them sponsoring Kid Rock, a man who does so much for our military and for those less fortunate at:Tony Cervone Senior Vice President, Global Communications Phone 313-667-3437 Mobile 313-920-8175 tony.cervone@gm.comor: Juli Huston-Rough News Operations Director Phone 313-665-3183 Mobile 313-549-6977 julie.huston-rough@gm.comBreitbart News Detroit members of Al Sharpton s National Action Network now plan to pressure General Motors to cut ties with musician Kid Rock over his use of the Confederate flag at concerts, and the company is hearing them out.Legally named Robert James Ritchie, Kid Rock may hail from the Detroit, MI area, but his love for southern music and culture is strong, and he has used imagery of the rebel symbol at shows throughout his career.Members of the Detroit chapter of the NAN began protesting a Kid Rock exhibit at a local museum over the matter earlier this month. The rocker finally responded to the activists through a statement to Fox News host Megyn Kelly last week, simply saying: Kiss my a**. The group s members demanded Ritchie renounce the flag, but now that it has become apparent he has no plans to do so, the NAN plans to hit him where it hurts: though a sponsor.According to the Detroit Free Press, members of the group, which is helmed by Rev. Charles Williams II, plan to meet with Detroit-based General Motors, whose Chevrolet brand is sponsoring Kid Rock s summer tour. We will be furthering our call to ask GM to remove their support of funds for Kid Rock s tour, said Williams.A statement released to the paper by GM confirmed the meeting would take place later this week on Tuesday: We have been in touch with Reverend Williams, and representatives from Chevrolet will be meeting with him later this week to better understand his concerns. We need to let some open and constructive dialogue occur as a first step, and we ll go from there. Rev. Williams also told the Associated Press Tuesday that the best resolution is for GM to pull their sponsorship. He added: The entire civil rights community is ready to open up a campaign on this issue if General Motors doesn t want to take responsibility on this bad business issue. Williams was previously quoted as saying, the hometown hero who is a zero with the Confederate flag, while the group s political director Sam Riddle asked, How in the hell can Kid Rock represent Detroit and wave that flag just generating millions and millions in ticket sales a flag that represents genocide to most of Detroit? Kid Rock received the Great Expectations Award from the Detroit NAACP in 2011, and called the accolade by far the coolest award I ve received. After receiving the honor, the artist responded to similar protests from the NAACP, and told the Free Press waving the flag was not about hatred or being a racist. I like Southern rock music, and a lot of people died under that flag for beliefs they had, right or wrong, he said. But it stands for rebel, and my love of Southern rock. politics

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Tunisian labor union says Jerusalem decision a 'declaration of war', calls for protestsTUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia s powerful labor union UGTT said U.S. President Donald Trump s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel s capital and decision to move the U.S. embassy to the city was a declaration of war, a statement said on Wednesday. We call...for mass protests, the labor union said in a statement. Tunisia s foreign ministry said in a separate statement Trump s move seriously threatens to undermine the foundations of the (Israeli-Palestinian) peace process. worldnews

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Macron tones down criticism of Poland, but concerned by its judicial reform plansPARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that Poland s plans to overhaul the judiciary remained a cause for concern though there were a decreasing number of subjects where the two countries did not see eye-to-eye. Frosty even under the previous French administration, bilateral relations between the two powers reached a new low in August when Macron said the Polish people deserved better leaders and he shunned Poland during an eastern Europe tour. That prompted Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo at the time to call him arrogant and inexperienced . But at a joint news conference on Thursday in Paris the two leaders appeared to want to put their differences to one side, with Macron saying: We have disagreements, which we talked about, but also points on which we share views. Poland s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party has been increasingly at loggerheads with the EU since coming to office in late 2015, locked in disputes with the bloc over immigration and putting courts and media under more government control. More than two dozen rights groups signed a petition this week saying plans to overhaul Poland s judiciary would end the country s status as a democratic state based on the rule of law. When he met Szydlo on Thursday, Macron avoided overt criticism and said it was not up to him to lecture another EU country on its domestic reforms. But he added that France would follow the conclusions of the EU Commission s investigation on Poland s judicial reforms. The EU is pressing a legal case against Poland over its judicial reform plans and has suggested the country could forfeit some development funds if it refuses to change course. We will continue to exchange views on this topic for concerns, Macron said. If it turns out that what is done does not comply with European treaties, we will all draw the consequences. If agreements are found, and it turns out it does comply, or if Poland changes the ongoing reform to comply - of which I m neither the judge nor the participant - then in that case we will no longer have any problem, he added. Szydlo said Poland respected all the principles, values and rights of the European Union. All the ongoing reforms comply with these principles, she said. On another issue which has caused friction - the reform of the EU s directive on posted workers - Macron and Szydlo said there was room for compromise. The issue of the so-called posted workers pits wealthier countries against poorer peers keen to preserve current rules that allow their citizens to work elsewhere in the bloc for salaries higher than they would get at home but still lower than the local labor force. Macron won the backing of a majority of EU member states in October to limit posted work , but Poland opposed it. The most important thing is that we sit together at the table and talk, Szydlo said on Thursday. worldnews

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LIBERAL HOLLYWOOD IMPLODES! Ratings Are In For The Trump-Bashing Emmys…Insignificant Celebrities Are Dealt MAJOR BLOW!This summer s box office numbers were the worst they ve been in over 25 years, and now this KNOCK, KNOCK! Who s there? Karma Adjustments might take a little of the sting out of the news that Sunday night s Emmy telecast was a ratings catastrophe, but any adjustment will only make the nightmare a little less nightmarish. Instead of being the lowest-watched Emmys in its 69-year history, Sunday night s telecast might be able to squeak into the second-lowest.As of now, though, it looks as though all that promised Trump-hating resulted in a record low, which is especially shocking (at least to bubbled Hollywood) because last year everyone was certain the bottom had been hit.Regardless, the die is cast. Last night was yet-another ratings flop for Hollywood s Beautiful People. As of now, it looks as though fewer than 11.3 million viewers tuned in to watch host Stephen Colbert s hate-fest. That would mean the 69th Emmy telecast had fewer viewers than last year s 68th, which currently holds the all-time low ratings record.What we do know for sure is that the 8.2 overnight rating is lower than 2016 s 8.4. Even in the coveted 18-49 age group, TVs Greatest Night flopped with a pathetic 2.8, which proves that even young people are tired of watching rich elites publicly work through their inability to come to terms with losing the 2016 presidential election.This news, of course, comes just days after the ratings for the MTV Awards hit their own record low.What has to be especially galling to Colbert and his fellow social justice glitter-warriors, is that in a country of 330 million, fewer than five percent tuned in, cared to watch even a minute of the show, was not in the least interested in their Big Thinks on issues n stuff, including President Trump who, despite the unrelenting hate campaigns from the media and Hollywood, still holds (if you believe the polls) a 40% approval rating. We all know it is higher, especially in the only states that matter.As Hollywood has gotten more political, more divisive, more bigoted towards Normal People, and more hateful, take a look at the nuclear fallout. America is more red, more Republican-led than at any time since Reconstruction. On every level, Democrats have been wiped out of electoral office. Breitbart NewsAnd the best part is President Donald J. Trump continues to live rent-free in these small-minded celebrities heads.left-news

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PRICELESS! Young Boy and Mother of Fallen Marine Shocked to See President Trump At Arlington Cemetery [Video]Families of fallen soldiers were surprised today when President Trump and VP Pence made an unexpected visit to section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery. This area is where the graves of Iraq, Afghanistan war soldiers are laid to rest. The mother of a fallen Marine was shocked to see the President and Vice President walking around greeting people. It was a special moment but there were other moments that were heartwarming. Please see the touching photos below of the young boy and his mother who met President Trump. Best moment of the day!President Trump Makes Special Trip to Graves of Iraq, Afghanistan War Soldiers https://t.co/1RKWlgmT5h pic.twitter.com/deQa3B1YXU Fox News (@FoxNews) May 29, 2017A young boy and his mom were visiting the grave of their fallen Marine when President Trump walked up to them. The photos are priceless:Brittany Jacobs and her 6-year-old son Christian Jacobs met President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery. Christian was eight-months-old when his Marine dad, Sgt. Christopher James Jacobs, was killed in action.THIS IS SO SPECIAL!A MEMORY TO LAST FOREVER!HIGH-FIVE!politics

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Obama faces immigration hurdles even if he wins at high courtWASHINGTON (Reuters) - If the U.S. Supreme Court endorses a key immigration initiative of President Barack Obama protecting more than 4 million illegal immigrants from deportation, his administration could face a surge of applicants and little time to process them before he leaves office in January 2017. Obama announced the action in November 2014 but it has never gone into effect, being put on hold by a federal judge in Texas in February 2015. The plan was designed to help illegal immigrant parents of children who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. It would protect them from deportation and give them work authorization. The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would decide whether Obama acted lawfully in creating the program by executive order, bypassing a gridlocked Congress. If Obama wins when the court rules by the end of June, his administration would have just seven months to implement the program. Obama’s victory could be short-lived because the next president, set to be elected in November, would have the final say on whether to keep the program in place. Democrats including presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton have embraced Obama’s plan. Republican presidential candidates including businessman Donald Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz have assailed it. Cruz said on Tuesday if elected he would rescind Obama’s order on the first day of his presidency. An earlier immigration program that gave similar relief to children of illegal immigrants who grew up in the United States showed that such policies take time to implement. Launched in June 2012, it took two months to put in place. After that, there were almost 408,000 applications in the first six months of the program, according to government numbers. By January 2013, only 154,000 applications had been approved. More than 700,000 people have since benefited from the program. The government has been able to do nothing to prepare while Obama’s executive action has been on hold. In the injunction that halted the plan, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen specifically said the administration was barred from “implementing any and all aspects or phases” of the program. A Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman said the federal government is complying with the injunction. Immigration advocates said they are preparing for a new effort to educate potential applicants about the program. They forecast much higher numbers than those who applied to the earlier 2012 program, largely because many more are eligible.     “There is no way the administration can process the projected volume of people that would be eligible,” said Gregory Chen, director of advocacy for the American Immigration Lawyers Association. The new program is likely to present additional bureaucratic problems, legal experts say, in part due to the larger pool of eligible people but also because of the specific nature of the applicants. Both programs require proof of continued residency in the United States. For younger people, this is easier to prove as usually they can cite school records, immigration experts say. For older people, who often do not speak English, it can be harder to provide necessary documentation. Women who do not work could find it especially difficult. “It’s going to be a little bit more tricky for some applicants,” said Adonia Simpson, managing attorney for the Esperanza Center, an immigrant resource center run by Catholic Charities in Baltimore. In some cases, approval will be delayed while the government asks for additional evidence, she added. Criticism of Obama’s actions by Republican candidates could also deter some people from applying, Simpson said. In her group’s discussions with immigrants, “we make it very clear that this is an executive action that could be changed,” she said. politicsNews

obama faces immigration hurdles even wins high courtwashington reuters if supreme court endorses key immigration initiative president barack obama protecting million illegal immigrants deportation administration could face surge applicants little time process leaves office january obama announced action november never gone effect put hold federal judge texas february the plan designed help illegal immigrant parents children citizens lawful permanent residents it would protect deportation give work authorization the supreme court tuesday said would decide whether obama acted lawfully creating program executive order bypassing gridlocked congress if obama wins court rules end june administration would seven months implement program obama victory could next president set elected november would final say whether keep program place democrats including presidential hillary clinton embraced obama plan republican presidential candidates including businessman donald trump texas senator ted cruz sailed cruz said tuesday elected would rescind obama order first day presidency an earlier immigration program gave similar relief children illegal immigrants grew united states showed policies take time implement launched june took two months put place after almost applications first six months program according government numbers by january applications approved more people since benefited program the government able nothing prepare obama executive action hold in injunction halted plan district judge andrew haven specifically said administration barred implementing aspects phases program a department homeland security spokeswoman said federal government complying injunction immigration advocates said preparing new effort educate potential applicants program they forecast much higher numbers applied earlier program largely many eligible there way administration process projected volume people would eligible said gregory chen director advocacy american immigration lawyers association the new program likely present additional bureaucratic problems legal experts say part due larger pool eligible people also specific nature applicants both programs require proof continued residency united states for younger people easier prove usually cite school records immigration experts say for older people often speak english harder provide necessary documentation women work could find especially difficult it going little bit tricky applicants said madonna simpson managing attorney esperanza center immigrant resource center run catholic charities baltimore in cases approval delayed government asks additional evidence added criticism obama actions republican candidates could also deter people applying simpson said in group discussions immigrants make clear executive action could changed said politicsnews

Coretta Scott King Wrote A Letter Opposing Jeff Sessions And Republicans Have Been Hiding It Since 1986This is how far Republicans will go to protect a racist in their party.Thirty years after Congress rejected Jeff Sessions nomination as a federal judge, the Alabama Republican who only had a problem with the KKK because they smoked marijuana is once again up for a critical government post that could set voting rights back for generations.Donald Trump s nomination of Sessions as Attorney General has raised alarm bells across the nation as civil rights groups fear he will gut the Justice Department, particularly the division that investigates and fights voting rights and civil rights violations.As a federal attorney, Sessions slapped voter fraud charges against black volunteers in his home state who were tasked with picking up and delivering absentee ballots to the post office so they could be counted. Sessions lost the case, and no one was indicted because the volunteers did nothing wrong. Sessions just hates black people and sees their voting as a crime.Even former colleagues testified that Sessions is a racist.According to the New York Times,In testimony before the committee, former colleagues said that Mr. Sessions had referred to the N.A.A.C.P., the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other civil rights groups as un-American and Communist-inspired. An African-American federal prosecutor then, Thomas H. Figures, said Mr. Sessions had referred to him as boy and testified that Mr. Sessions said the Ku Klux Klan was fine until I found out they smoked pot. If you still need proof that Sessions is a racist, just consider that white supremacists cheered when Trump announced his nomination.But there is one piece of testimony that Republicans have been suppressing for decades that would be a nail in the coffin of Sessions effort to become Attorney General.In 1986, Coretta Scott King, the widow of Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote a letter of testimony to the Republican-controlled Judiciary Committee that ended up rejecting Sessions.Buzzfeed reports that racist Senator Strom Thurmond refused to put the letter in the Congressional record and the contents have been kept from public view ever since. But Knight Rider reporter Aaron Epstein published a piece of it in 1986 that explains why we should not believe Sessions when he claims he isn t racist. For a century, the racial practices that characterized our region were established and enforced by men who, like Mr. Sessions, protested that they, too, were not personally hostile to blacks, King wrote.And that line alone should disqualify Sessions from ever being more than a racist senator. Because the last thing this country needs is a racist Attorney General in charge of the very institution that investigates voter suppression, discrimination, and hate crimes against people of color.Featured Image: WikimediaNews

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U.S. may need new law to address Russian ad buys on Facebook: senatorWASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. legislation may be needed to require social media companies to disclose more about how their platforms are used for political advertising, a senior Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday, after new signs of Russian efforts to influence the 2016 election. Facebook Inc said on Wednesday that an operation likely based in Russia had placed thousands of U.S. ads with polarizing views on topics such as immigration, race and gay rights on the site during a two-year period through May 2017. The world’s largest social network was already under fire for how little transparency it provides about digital political ads. Voters, researchers and journalists cannot see many of the ads politicians and interest groups run on Facebook to target certain groups, nor can they discover who paid for them. Senator Mark Warner said Congress may need to update laws in order to make them consistent with rules governing television advertising. “An American can still figure out what the content is being used in TV advertising. You can go look at the ad,” Warner, of Virginia, said at a security conference. “But in social media there is no such requirement. So, you know, we may need a legislative solution,” he said. A second Democratic senator, Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, said on Thursday that he supported regulating social media ads like TV ads. U.S. intelligence agencies say there was an extensive Russian cyber-influence operation during the 2016 election campaign aimed at helping Donald Trump, a Republican, defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton. Russia has repeatedly denied the allegations. Watchdog group Common Cause on Thursday filed a complaint with the U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Election Commission alleging that unknown foreign nationals made expenditures during the election in violation of American election law. Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said he believed what Facebook disclosed was “the tip of the iceberg” and that Twitter Inc and other tech companies should also examine the issue. Twitter declined to comment. Google, the search engine which also owns video-sharing website YouTube, said on Thursday it had seen no evidence of an ad campaign like the one Facebook disclosed. Warner’s committee is among those investigating alleged Russian meddling and whether members of Trump’s campaign colluded with Moscow. Facebook’s disclosure about Russian advertising created more questions than it answered, such as which candidates the ads supported and how savvy the targeting was, said David Lazer, a Northeastern University political scientist. “Does it reflect sophistication and coordination, or did they throw $100,000 at this just to try a bunch of stuff?” he said. U.S. election law bars foreign nationals and foreign entities from spending money to advocate the election or defeat of a candidate, although non-citizens may advertise on issues. Other ads fall into a legal gray area. Television has been the backbone of political advertising for decades, and local U.S. broadcasters are required to disclose a wealth of details about the cost and schedules of commercials. The ads can be seen by anyone with a television provided they are aired in their markets. Online advertising offered by Facebook and other platforms such as Twitter and Alphabet Inc’s Google, though, often targets narrow, carefully constructed audiences based on factors such as age, political preference or interests. Facebook is especially valued by advertisers due to its targeting capabilities. Facebook and Google have, so far, declined to make political ads more transparent. They said on Thursday they were both open to reviewing specific congressional proposals. Facebook also said it was continuing its investigation into possible nefarious activity. Facebook briefed U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday and turned over information about the ads to Robert Mueller, the special counsel leading his own investigation into alleged Russian interference, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said after the November election that it was a “pretty crazy idea” to think false news stories on the network tilted the election. Since then, though, the company and other tech firms have taken a series of steps to address deliberately false stories or manipulation of traffic by bots. Facebook in April released a report on “information operations” on the site, including some aimed at influencing the French election this past spring. The report on Wednesday expands on that and, for the first time, shows how paid advertising may have played a role in Russian influence efforts in the United States. Much of the advertising on Facebook and Google is self-serve and can be easily ordered up through their websites. “You can, from anywhere in the world, advertise to the entire world through the platform,” said Nathan Persily, a Stanford University law professor. “It’s incredibly empowering, but it doesn’t have all the regulatory trappings that a medium like television has.” politicsNews

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Trump greenlights Keystone XL pipeline, but obstacles loomWASHINGTON/CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration approved TransCanada Corp’s (TRP.TO) Keystone XL pipeline on Friday, cheering the oil industry and angering environmentalists even as further hurdles for the controversial project loom. The approval reverses a decision by former President Barack Obama to reject the project, but the company still needs to win financing, acquire local permits, and fend off likely legal challenges for the pipeline to be built. “TransCanada will finally be allowed to complete this long-overdue project with efficiency and with speed,” Trump said in the Oval Office before turning to ask TransCanada Chief Executive Officer Russell Girling when construction would start. “We’ve got some work to do in Nebraska to get our permits there,” Girling replied. “Nebraska?” Trump said. “I’ll call Nebraska.” Trump announced the presidential permit for Keystone XL at the White House with Girling and Sean McGarvey, president of North America’s Building Trades Unions, standing nearby. He said the project would lower consumer fuel prices, create jobs and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. The pipeline linking Canadian oil sands to U.S. refiners had been blocked by Obama, who said it would do nothing to reduce fuel prices for U.S. motorists and would contribute to emissions linked to global warming. Trump, however, campaigned on a promise to approve it, and he signed an executive order soon after taking office in January to advance the project. TransCanada’s U.S.-listed shares (TRP.N) dipped 5 cents to close at $46.21 on Friday. Trump has claimed the project would create 28,000 jobs in the United States. But a 2014 State Department study predicted just 3,900 construction jobs and 35 permanent jobs. The president said he would get in touch with Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts later in the day. TransCanada applied to the Nebraska Public Service Commission in February for approval of the pipeline’s route through the state. The company said it expects that process to conclude this year. Ricketts said in a statement posted on Twitter that the project would help his state. “I have full confidence that the Public Service Commission will conduct a thorough and fair review of the application,” he said. The White House has said the pipeline is exempt from a Trump executive order requiring new pipelines to be made from U.S. steel, because much of the pipe for the project has already been built and stockpiled. “As we move forward, we’ll continue to look to buy the rest of the materials we need from ... American manufacturers. We’ll put American workers to work,” Girling told reporters. Environmental groups vowed to fight it. Greenpeace said it would pressure banks to withhold financing for the multibillion-dollar project, and others said they would fight the pipeline in court. “We’ll use every tool in the kit,” said Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Since Obama had nixed the pipeline based on an environmental assessment commissioned by the State Department in early 2014, opponents will likely argue in court that Trump cannot reverse the decision without conducting a new assessment. Fred Jauss, partner at the international law firm Dorsey & Whitney and a former attorney with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, said local permitting would also be a challenge. “The Presidential Permit is only one part of a web of federal, state, and local permits that must be obtained prior to starting construction,” he said. “Other federal agencies, such as the Army Corps of Engineers, state regulatory commissions, and even local planning boards may have requirements that need to be fulfilled by Keystone prior to construction.” “In addition, TransCanada may still need to reach deals with hundreds of potentially affected landowners on the pipeline’s route. There is a lot of work ahead for TransCanada.” The Keystone XL pipeline would bring more than 800,000 barrels per day of heavy crude from Canada’s oil sands in Alberta into Nebraska, linking to an existing pipeline network feeding U.S. refineries and ports along the Gulf of Mexico. The project could be a boon for Canada, which has struggled to bring its vast oil reserves to market. “Our government has always been supportive of the Keystone XL pipeline and we are pleased with the U.S. decision,” said a spokesman for Canada’s minister of natural resources. “The importance of a common, continental energy market cannot be overstated.” The president of the American Petroleum Institute, Jack Gerard, said the approval was “welcome news” and would bolster U.S. energy security. Expedited approval of projects is part of Trump’s approach to a 10-year, $1 trillion infrastructure package he promised on the campaign trail. The White House is looking for ways to speed up approvals and permits for other infrastructure projects, which can sometimes take years to go through a regulatory maze. TransCanada tried for more than five years to build the 1,179-mile (1,897-km) pipeline, until Obama rejected it in 2015. The company resubmitted its application for the project in January, after Trump signed the executive order smoothing its path. politicsNews

trump greenlights keystone xl pipeline obstacles alberta reuters president donald trump administration approved transcanada corp keystone xl pipeline friday cheering oil industry entering environmentalists even hurdles controversial project loom the approval reverses decision former president barack obama reject project company still needs win financing acquire local permits fend likely legal challenges pipeline built transcanada finally allowed complete project efficiency speed trump said oval office turning ask transcanada chief executive officer russell giving construction would start we got work nebraska get permits giving replied nebraska trump said i call trump announced presidential permit keystone xl white house giving sean mcgarvey president north america building trades unions standing nearby he said project would lower consumer fuel prices create jobs reduce dependence foreign oil the pipeline linking canadian oil sands refinery blocked obama said would nothing reduce fuel prices motorists would contribute emissions linked global warming trump however campaigned promise approve signed executive order soon taking office january advance project transcanada shares dipped cents close friday trump claimed project would create jobs united states but state department study predicted construction jobs permanent jobs the president said would get touch nebraska governor pete wickets later day transcanada applied nebraska public service commission february approval pipeline route state the company said expects process conclude year wickets said statement posted twitter project would help state i full confidence public service commission conduct thorough fair review application said the white house said pipeline exempt trump executive order requiring new pipelines made steel much pipe project already built stockpile as move forward continue look buy rest materials need american manufacturers we put american workers work giving told reporters environmental groups vowed fight greenpeace said would pressure banks withhold financing project others said would fight pipeline court we use every tool kit said rea sup president natural resources defense council since obama fixed pipeline based environmental assessment commissioned state department early opponents likely argue court trump reverse decision without conducting new assessment fred just partner international law firm dorset whitney former attorney federal energy regulatory commission said local permitting would also challenge the presidential permit one part web federal state local permits must obtained prior starting construction said other federal agencies army corps engineers state regulatory commissions even local planning boards may requirements need fulfilled keystone prior in addition transcanada may still need reach deals hundreds potentially affected landowners pipeline route there lot work ahead the keystone xl pipeline would bring barrels per day heavy crude canada oil sands alberta nebraska linking existing pipeline network feeding refineries ports along gulf mexico the project could boon canada struggled bring vast oil reserves market our government always supportive keystone xl pipeline pleased decision said spokesman canada minister natural resources the importance common continental energy market the president american petroleum institute jack gerard said approval welcome news would bolster energy security expedite approval projects part trump approach trillion infrastructure package promised campaign trail the white house looking ways speed approvals permits infrastructure projects sometimes take years go regulatory maze transcanada tried five years build pipeline obama rejected the company resubmitted application project january trump signed executive order smoothing path politicsnews

Iraqi PM presses case for Baghdad to receive Kurdistan oil revenueBAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Saturday pressed the case for the central government in Baghdad to receive the income from Kurdistan s oilfields, saying the money would be used to pay Kurdish civil servants. Seeking to control the oil income from the autonomous Kurdish region is central to Abadi s strategy after the Kurdish referendum on independence held on Monday. The Kurdistan Regional Government said it plans to use the vote, which delivered an overwhelming yes for independence, as a mandate to seek the peaceful secession of the Kurdish region through talks with Abadi s government. Abadi, who rejects any talks with the Kurds on independence, wrote in a tweet: Federal government control of oil revenues is in order to pay KR (Kurdistan Region) employee salaries in full. No other statement was forthcoming from the government. It was not clear whether Baghdad had had any success in taking control of oil income from the Kurdish region in the north of Iraq, which for years has kept oil revenue and paid Kurdish civil servants. Abadi on Thursday said Turkey had told Iraq it would deal only with the Iraqi government on crude oil exports. Iraqi Kurdish crude oil is exported to world markets through a pipeline to Turkey s Mediterranean coast. Baghdad imposed a ban on direct international flights to the Kurdish region on Friday. worldnews

iraqi pm presses case baghdad receive kurdistan oil revenuebaghdad reuters iraqi prime minister harder saturday pressed case central government baghdad receive income kurdistan oilfield saying money would used pay kurdish civil servants seeking control oil income autonomous kurdish region central bad strategy kurdish referendum independence held monday the kurdistan regional government said plans use vote delivered overwhelming yes independence mandate seek peaceful secession kurdish region talks bad government bad rejects talks kurds independence wrote tweet federal government control oil revenues order pay kr kurdistan region employee salaries full no statement forthcoming government it clear whether baghdad success taking control oil income kurdish region north iraq years kept oil revenue paid kurdish civil servants bad thursday said turkey told iraq would deal iraqi government crude oil exports iraqi kurdish crude oil exported world markets pipeline turkey mediterranean coast baghdad imposed ban direct international flights kurdish region friday worldnews

North Korea says sanctions threaten survival of its childrenGENEVA (Reuters) - North Korea told a U.N. rights panel that international sanctions imposed on it over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs would endanger the survival of North Korean children. Han Tae Song, Pyongyang s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, was speaking at a hearing of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child late on Wednesday. The panel of independent experts challenged North Korean officials over allegations of forced child labor, sexual abuse and trafficking in North Korea, Pyongyang s health and education budget, and Internet access for children. Han said North Korea, whose population is 26 million, is a people-centered socialist country... where protection and promotion of the rights and welfare of the child are given top priority ... There is room for improvement. But Han said that new sanctions imposed by the United States and the U.N. Security Council over North Korea s nuclear and ballistic missile tests were hampering the production of nutritional goods for children and provision of textbooks. The persistent and vicious blockade and sanctions against the DPRK (Democratic People s Republic of Korea) are not only hampering the endeavors for the protection and promotion of the rights of the child but also seriously threatening their right to survival, he said, calling for sanctions to be lifted. The U.N. Security Council has unanimously imposed nine rounds of sanctions on North Korea since 2006, the latest earlier this month capping fuel supplies to the isolated state. Han said that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un - denounced by U.S. President Donald Trump as Rocket Man - personally guides the construction in different parts of the country of schoolchildren s palaces, children s hospitals, baby homes, children s homes, and primary and secondary boarding schools and works with devotion for the well-being of the young generation . South Korea approved a plan on Thursday to send $8 million worth of aid to North Korea as China warned the crisis on the divided Korean peninsula was getting more serious by the day and the war of words between Pyongyang and Washington continued. The U.N. panel asked how North Korea s songbun (caste system) that ranks citizens based on family loyalty to the ruling dynasty affected children s access to education, health and food. The North Korean delegation replied that this was an imaginary concept invented by hostile forces. Human Rights Watch has called on the rights panel to press North Korea s delegation on cases of child sexual abuse, which the New York-based group said it had documented. The (North Korean government) report was silent on the issue of sexual abuse so the delegation was asked to provide data, read a U.N. summary of the hearing. North Korea s delegation said that forced child labor did not exist in the country and was banned, and that the maximum duration of young people s work in agricultural fields was limited to three weeks per year. In response to a question on the use of the Internet, the delegation explained that there was public control of this medium in order to give preference to access to positive information for children. In addition, all children had access to the (North Korean internal) Intranet, the summary said. The committee will issue its conclusions on Oct. 4. worldnews

north korea says sanctions threaten survival childrengeneva reuters north korea told rights panel international sanctions imposed nuclear ballistic missile programs would endanger survival north korean children han tae song pyongyang ambassador united nations geneva speaking hearing united nations committee rights child late wednesday the panel independent experts challenged north korean officials allegations forced child labor sexual abuse trafficking north korea pyongyang health education budget internet access children han said north korea whose population million socialist country protection promotion rights welfare child given top priority there room improvement but han said new sanctions imposed united states security council north korea nuclear ballistic missile tests tampering production nutritional goods children provision textbooks the persistent vicious blockade sanctions dark democratic people republic korea tampering endeavors protection promotion rights child also seriously threatening right survival said calling sanctions lifted the security council unanimously imposed nine rounds sanctions north korea since latest earlier month capping fuel supplies isolated state han said north korean leader kim denounced president donald trump rocket man personally guides construction different parts country schoolchildren palaces children hospitals baby homes children homes primary secondary boarding schools works devotion young generation south korea approved plan thursday send million worth aid north korea china warned crisis divided korean peninsula getting serious day war words pyongyang washington continued the panel asked north korea songbun caste system ranks citizens based family loyalty ruling dynasty affected children access education health food the north korean delegation replied imaginary concept invented hostile forces human rights watch called rights panel press north korea delegation cases child sexual abuse new group said documented the north korean government report silent issue sexual abuse delegation asked provide data read summary hearing north korea delegation said forced child labor exist country banned maximum duration young people work agricultural fields limited three weeks per year in response question use internet delegation explained public control medium order give preference access positive information children in addition children access north korean internal intranet summary said the committee issue conclusions worldnews

Trump: I Won’t Stop Tweeting Even Though The ‘FAKE MSM’ Is Trying To Stop MeWhite House counselor Kellyanne Conway has previously said to take alleged president Donald Trump s tweets seriously but now, she thinks the media should stop reporting about his crazy-time messages on the social media site. Aides agree with her. Pay no attention to his mean-girl tweets. But, the former reality show star wants his tweets to be taken seriously. Trump wrote Tuesday morning, The FAKE MSM is working so hard trying to get me not to use Social Media. They hate that I can get the honest and unfiltered message out. The FAKE MSM is working so hard trying to get me not to use Social Media. They hate that I can get the honest and unfiltered message out. Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 6, 2017That s something we can agree with Trump on. Keep tweeting, Amateur. Former FBI Director James Comey is testifying in two days and Trump s Twitter timeline is a goldmine for investigators looking into his possible collusion with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election. In addition, every time White House officials are interviewed to defend their boss, Trump inevitably tweets out messages which debunk their defense.Twitter users responded because Trump is cray, that s why."Honest" like yesterday when Trump blamed Ds for obstructing confirmation of ambassadors he hasn't even nominated https://t.co/lrsAJg2ugf Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) June 6, 2017When the Mayor of London told his city to not be alarmed by the police presence following the terror attack, Trump took his words out of context on Twitter to attack our ally.Or the other moments of "honesty" when Trump insinuated that the mayor had said not to be alarmed about a terrorist attack pic.twitter.com/vLxVrDxhfz Robert Maguire (@RobertMaguire_) June 6, 2017Trump claims to use Twitter so his honest message can be relayed to the public. You know, like his inaugural crowd size and covfefe.Unfiltered like Covfefe. Honest like 3-5 million illegal voters. Ram Prasad (@ramprasad_c) June 6, 2017Keep it up, Sport.Mate, no one wants you to stop, this is more entertaining than a pug in a squirrel suit Chris York (@ChrisDYork) June 6, 2017In the following tweet, Trump wrote, Sorry folks, but if I would have relied on the Fake News of CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, washpost or nytimes, I would have had ZERO chance winning WH. Sorry folks, but if I would have relied on the Fake News of CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, washpost or nytimes, I would have had ZERO chance winning WH Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 6, 2017But Trump had a little help winning the election.All you needed was Russia Mike Denison (@mikd33) June 6, 2017This is all a distraction.Keep in mind that any tweet Trump does this week is intended for one purpose only: Distraction. Richard Blair (@allspinzone) June 6, 2017In all seriousness, though, we do appreciate the apology. If you had just ended it at "Sorry folks" it would have been your best tweet ever! Ben Hooper (@BenHooperWrites) June 6, 2017Do you still believe Mexico will pay for the wall? Morten verbye (@morten) June 6, 2017Whoops!In other things that were more helpful to your campaign than the media and Twitter: pic.twitter.com/17JO9VkPNK Ben Hooper (@BenHooperWrites) June 6, 2017It s D-Day Remembrance Day and our idiotic fake president is tweeting about his election win.It s D-Day Remembrance Day and all you re whining on about is winning the election. You re pathetic. Emma Kennedy (@EmmaKennedy) June 6, 2017Honestly just shut the fuck up please Brittany Van Horne (@_brittanyv) June 6, 2017He thinks D-Day stands for Donald. Buddy Winston (@BuddyWinston) June 6, 2017More gaslighting.more gas lighting, Donald, which seems to be the only thing you re good at. Joel L. Watts (@eJoelWatts) June 6, 2017The world is laughing at us.The WH also has ZERO chance of winning for America as long as you are in the Oval Office. pic.twitter.com/sh3KqmG6wm Adam Best (@adamcbest) June 6, 2017Because you placate to a base that has the collective intelligence of a gravel driveway. #Trumprussia #trump #RESISTANCE pic.twitter.com/9K46ekIPKN T. Rafael Cimino (@TRafaelCimino) June 6, 2017On Monday, Trump held a signing event which was totally fake because he had no bills to sign.Don't forget yesterday's fake signing of air-traffic "legislation." Reality show realtor = terrible president. Mike Mestas (@EmmJayyMest) June 6, 2017Trump s tweets are quoted verbatim by the media and that angers him. If you want to see what fake news looks like, take a peek at his Twitter timeline every day. He s a petulant 70-year-old baby with no impulse control. Trump is plagued with scandals and he s only been on the job for 137 days.Featured image via Win McNamee/Getty ImagesNews

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What? First Graders Asked Not to Use the Words ‘God’, ‘Jesus’ or ‘Devil’ in Class [Video]What the heck happened to our freedom of speech? First graders were asked not to use the words God , Jesus or devil in an Indiana classroom Why? Political correctness in action Parents aren t happy about this!First graders asked not to use the words God or devil in Indiana classroom pic.twitter.com/35l4xgPv6O FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) August 31, 2017MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. (FOX59) Parents of students at an Indiana elementary school are not happy after a first grade teacher sent home a note asking children not to talk about God, Jesus, or the Devil, FOX 59 reports.According to a statement from McCordsville Elementary School, a debate about God happened in the first grade classroom earlier in the week, so the teacher sent the letter about her expectations to parents. The section of the letter reportedly asked parents to have a talk with their children about the time and place to discuss faith.A parent submitted the letter to FOX 59, which in part reads: With Mccordsville Elementary being a public school, we have many different religions and beliefs, and I do not want to upset a child or parent because of these words being used. A letter from the superintendent said it is okay for students to speak about their religion as long as it does not interrupt class: Trying to limit a student s view on religion is a violation of a student s first amendment rights. However, if the discussion becomes an academic disruption, then as a district, we can intervene to maintain the integrity of the educational process while at the same time being sure to not violate a student s constitutional rights. left-news

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Afghan civilian casualties from air strikes rise more than 50 percent, says U.N.KABUL (Reuters) - Civilian casualties from Afghan and American air strikes have risen more than 50 percent since last year, the United Nations said on Thursday, as troops increase attacks on militants under a new strategy announced by U.S. President Donald Trump in August. As of the end of September, at least 205 civilians had been killed and 261 wounded this year in air strikes in Afghanistan, U.N. investigators said in a quarterly report. At least 38 percent of those casualties were caused by international military forces, while the majority were attributed to the Afghan Air Force, which has begun to conduct more attacks on its own. More than two thirds of the civilian victims were women and children, the report said. In September, U.S. warplanes dropped more bombs than in any single month since 2010, driven largely by Trump s strategy of trying to reassert pressure on militants after several years of drawdown by foreign troops. A spokesman for the U.S. military command did not immediately comment on the report. General Dawlat Waziri, spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Defence, rejected the findings and said the government took civilian casualties seriously. It is quite obvious that Taliban and other insurgent groups cause more civilian casualties, he said, adding that insurgents also use civilians as human shields and hide in residential areas . Overall civilian casualties decreased slightly compared to the same period last year, the report said. At least 2,640 civilians were killed and 5,379 injured this year, compared to 2,616 killed and 5,915 injured in the same period of 2016. The drop reflected fewer casualties from fighting in populated areas, the report noted, as militants failed to capture any major cities. The head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, praised the Afghan government for formally endorsing a national policy designed to reduce civilian casualties. The government owes it to its citizens, particularly the victims of the armed conflict, to ensure full implementation of the policy through a concrete action plan, he said. Overall the U.N. attributed 64 percent of civilian casualties to anti-government militants like the Taliban and Islamic State. Pro-government forces were responsible for 20 percent overall, while the remainder was attributed to joint fighting or unidentified groups, according to the U.N. worldnews

afghan civilian casualties air strikes rise percent says reuters civilian casualties afghan american air strikes risen percent since last year united nations said thursday troops increase attacks militants new strategy announced president donald trump august as end september least civilians killed wounded year air strikes afghanistan investigators said quarterly report at least percent casualties caused international military forces majority attributed afghan air force begun conduct attacks more two thirds civilian victims women children report said in september airplanes dropped bombs single month since driven largely trump strategy trying assert pressure militants several years dropdown foreign troops a spokesman military command immediately comment report general dallas waziri spokesman afghan ministry defence rejected findings said government took civilian casualties seriously it quite obvious taliban insurgent groups cause civilian casualties said adding insurgents also use civilians human shields hide residential areas overall civilian casualties decreased slightly compared period last year report said at least civilians killed injured year compared killed injured period the drop reflected fewer casualties fighting populated areas report noted militants failed capture major cities the head mission afghanistan tadamichi yamamoto praised afghan government formally endorsing national policy designed reduce civilian casualties the government owes citizens particularly victims armed conflict ensure full implementation policy concrete action plan said overall attributed percent civilian casualties militants like taliban islamic state forces responsible percent overall remainder attributed joint fighting unidentified groups according worldnews

Soros and Democrat Mega-Donors Meet to Plot Their War Against Donald Trump21st Century Wire says After investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the failed campaign of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, elite liberals and money men gathered in Washington, D.C., to plot a way bring down President-elect Donald Trump in his term in the White House.The conference, sponsored by the Democracy Alliance donor club, featured keynote presentations from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN), and as well as social engineering mogul billionaire George Soros.The next war in being planend as we speak Zero HedgeAccording to Politico, the meeting, which began on Sunday night at Washington s Mandarin Oriental hotel, is sponsored by the influential Democracy Alliance donor club and will include darlings of the left such as House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chairman Keith Ellison.Politico reports:The meeting is the first major gathering of the institutional left since Trump s shocking victory over Hillary Clinton in last week s presidential election, and, if the agenda is any indication, liberals plan full-on trench warfare against Trump from Day One. Some sessions deal with gearing up for 2017 and 2018 elections, while others focus on thwarting President-elect Trump s 100-day plan, which the agenda calls a terrifying assault on President Obama s achievements and our progressive vision for an equitable and just nation. Yet, the meeting also comes as many liberals are reassessing their approach to politics and the role of the Democracy Alliance, or DA, as the club is known in Democratic finance circles. The DA, its donors and beneficiary groups over the last decade have had a major hand in shaping the institutions of the left, including by orienting some of its key organizations around Clinton, and by basing their strategy around the idea that minorities and women constituted a so-called rising American electorate that could tip elections to Democrats.The Democracy Alliance has fed upwards of $500 million toward liberal activist groups and candidates since Soros co-founded the group in 2005.All members of DA are required to give $200,000 a year to recommended activist groups and pay annual dues of $30,000 to fund the DA staff and its meetings.Gara LaMarche, the president of the DA, told donors Sunday evening that some reassessment is in order for the Democratic party. You don t lose an election you were supposed to win, with so much at stake, without making some big mistakes, in assumptions, strategy and tactics, LaMarche said, according to prepared remarks he provided to Politico.LaMarche would add that the reassessment must take place without recrimination and finger-pointing, whatever frustration and anger some of us feel about our own allies in these efforts, and he said It is a process we should not rush, even as we gear up to resist the Trump administration. While focusing on preserving ObamaCare and other achievements of the Obama administration that are threatened by a Donald Trump presidency, the DA s agenda includes panels on rethinking polling and the left s approach to winning the working-class vote. The group will also stress funneling cash into state legislative policy initiatives and races where Republicans took over last week This article originally appeared at Zero HedgeREAD MORE ELECTION NEWS AT: 21st Century Wire 2016 FilesUS_News

sorts democrat meet plot their war against donald century wire says after investing hundreds millions dollars failed campaign democratic candidate hillary clinton elite liberals money men gathered washington plot way bring donald trump term white conference sponsored democracy alliance donor club featured keynote presentations house minority leader nancy pesos elizabeth warren keith allison well social engineering mogul billionaire george next war planned speak zero hedgeaccording politico meeting began sunday night washington mandarin oriental hotel sponsored influential democracy alliance donor club include darling left house democratic leader nancy pesos senator elizabeth warren congressional progressive caucus keith reports the meeting first major gathering institutional left since trump shocking victory hillary clinton last week presidential election agenda indication liberals plan trench warfare trump day one some sessions deal gearing elections others focus charting trump plan agenda calls terrifying assault president obama achievements progressive vision equitable nation yet meeting also comes many liberals assessing approach politics role democracy alliance da club known democratic finance circles the da donors beneficiary groups last decade major hand shaping institutions left including printing key organizations around clinton basing strategy around idea minorities women constituted rising american electorate could tip elections democracy alliance fed upwards million toward liberal activist groups candidates since sorts group members da required give year recommended activist groups pay annual dues fund da staff marche president da told donors sunday evening reassessment order democratic party you lose election supposed win much stake without making big mistakes assumptions strategy tactics marche said according prepared remarks provided would add reassessment must take place without recrimination whatever frustration anger us feel allies efforts said it process rush even gear resist trump administration while focusing preserving obamacare achievements obama administration threatened donald trump presidency da agenda includes panels rethinking polling left approach winning vote the group also stress tunneling cash state legislative policy initiatives races republicans took last week this article originally appeared zero hedgeread more election news at century wire files_news

TRUMP SUGGESTS People Should Sue ABC NEWS After Massive Stock Market Crash Triggered By #FakeNews Report On Michael FlynnPresident Trump is not giving ABC News a pass for their fake news story about Michael Flynn and his meeting with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak when Trump was a candidate running for office. The President is suggesting that ABC News needs to be held accountable for the drop in the Stock Market that was triggered by their fake news story. Trump tweeted: People who lost money when the Stock Market went down 350 points based on the False and Dishonest reporting of Brian Ross of @ABC News (he has been suspended), should consider hiring a lawyer and suing ABC for the damages this bad reporting has caused many millions of dollars!People who lost money when the Stock Market went down 350 points based on the False and Dishonest reporting of Brian Ross of @ABC News (he has been suspended), should consider hiring a lawyer and suing ABC for the damages this bad reporting has caused many millions of dollars! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 3, 2017Here is a screen grab of the Brian Ross bombshell story that appeared on the ABC News Twitter account, stating that Michael Flyyn promised full cooperation to the Mueller team and is prepared to testify that as a candidate, Donald Trump directed him to make contact with the Russians. that has now been deleted. There s a big difference between candidate Trump and President-elect Trump.After ABC News broke the General Flynn-Trump story, the stock market began its freefall.Americans were stunned by the news, and the media, who s been searching for blood in the water since Trump s inauguration, was in a feeding frenzy over the prospect of President Trump being caught directing General Flynn to meet with the Russians when he was actively campaigning. As it turns out, ABC News got it wrong. But no worries, several hours later, they clarified how the story should have read, and then later, after ABC News was getting destroyed on social media for their reckless reporting of fake news, they changed their clarification to a correction . Here are side-by-side screen grabs of the tweets by ABC News: ABC News announced today, that they were suspending Brian Ross for 4 weeks over his horrendous error that caused Americans to lose millions in the stock market. 4 weeks?.@ABC News statement on Michael Flynn report: https://t.co/sd9TeFiiLQ pic.twitter.com/UtHFHeuwcM ABC News (@ABC) December 2, 2017President Trump responded to the news of Brian Ross suspension with a brutal tweet to ABC: Congratulations to @ABC News for suspending Brian Ross for his horrendously inaccurate and dishonest report on the Russia, Russia, Russia Witch Hunt. More Networks and papers should do the same with their Fake News! Congratulations to @ABC News for suspending Brian Ross for his horrendously inaccurate and dishonest report on the Russia, Russia, Russia Witch Hunt. More Networks and papers should do the same with their Fake News! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 3, 2017left-news

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One Person MURDERED Every 14 Hours In Obama’s GUN-FREE Hometown…Black Chicago Residents Speak Out: “My Life Has Been Hurt By Democrats” [VIDEO]69 people were shot in gun-free Chicago over this past Memorial Day weekend. Meanwhile Barack Obama is busy working with Black Lives Matter terror groups to point fingers at law enforcement and white people for the crisis majority black neighborhoods are facing in their communities. When will the media start exposing the truth about gun-free zones in America? It should be clear to every American that violent gun related crimes don t stop because you put up a gun-free zone sign in a neighborhood filled with bad guys.Instead of focusing on broken families, elected Democrats have been ignoring these communities for decades in favor of kickbacks and favors from vendors and contractors and in many cases, outright theft from money that was designated for local schools or community improvement projects. Unless and until someone gets serious about finding jobs for blacks and cutting off welfare funding as a reward for teenage and single moms to have multiple children, this problem will only get worse. Children need a father in the home period.Here are a few crime statistics that prove most of the crime victims in the gun-free city of Chicago are black males. Black on black crimes are the biggest issue these communities face, yet Obama and race baiters for hire across America have magically turned the argument around and are blaming Whites and cops for the huge uptick in violence in these mostly black neighborhoods.Sadly, a large number of the crimes have gone unsolved, as people who live in these neighborhoods don t want to rat out the killers. (Note the number of shootings where police were involved vs. the number of shootings between citizens HELLO Black Lives Matter!)Here s what black Chicago residents really think of their Democrat leaders, including the former Chicago community organizer/hustler, Barack Hussein Obama. They explain how Democrats are really the people responsible for perpetuating black on black crime:BLOODY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND:Just after midnight, in one of the last shootings of the Memorial Day weekend, two people pulled out guns and started firing in East Garfield Park.The first call to police early Tuesday was for one person shot on Homan Avenue. Then a second victim. Then a third. Then someone walked into a hospital a few minutes later.In all, 27 of the 69 people hit by gunfire over the weekend were shot in or near the Harrison District, one of the city s most violent and one of the most heavily patrolled by police.So many people were shot there that Deputy Superintendent John Escalante promised Sunday to beef up patrols. Nine more people were shot there by early Tuesday.The breakdown from the weekend is: Three people killed and 12 people wounded Friday afternoon through early Saturday; one person killed and 24 people wounded Saturday evening through early Sunday; 13 people wounded Sunday afternoon through early Monday; and 16 people shot Monday into early Tuesday, two of them fatally.Here s a SHOCKING 30 DAY Stupidity Trend from HeyJackass.comThe holiday weekend was police Superintendent Eddie Johnson s first since Mayor Rahm Emanuel picked the veteran cop to lead the embattled department in late March. The department sought volunteers to work overtime over the weekend, although police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi did not release figures on how many officers worked. Instead of hiring more cops during a city budget crunch, Emanuel instead has relied heavily on overtime to try to tamp down violence. Via: Chicago TribuneWith the constant bashing of law enforcement by Black Lives Matter terrorists, coupled with the desire by Barack Obama and AG Loretta Lynch to tie the hands of cops across America, it should come as no surprise that cops are no longer willing to go the extra mile to protect those who would like to see them harmed.Question: How much on average does it cost for each gunshot victim in Chicago in 2016?Answer: An ASTOUNDING $68,683* per person*Costs assume the following:$55,000: Average gunshot victim ER and hospital expenses. $1000: Average CFD ambulance ride, only applicable to 80% of victims, rest self-transport. $800: Homicide-related autopsies. Doesn t include hospice care or ongoing rehabilitation. Cost estimates provided by Chicago Killings Cost $2.5 Billion. left-news

one person murdered every hours in obama chicago residents speak out my life has been hurt by democrats video people shot chicago past memorial day weekend meanwhile barack obama busy working black lives matter terror groups point fingers law enforcement white people crisis majority black neighborhoods facing communities when media start exposing truth zones america it clear every american violent gun related crimes stop put zone sign neighborhood filled bad focusing broken families elected democrats ignoring communities decades favor kickbacks favors vendors contractors many cases outright theft money designated local schools community improvement projects unless someone gets serious finding jobs blacks cutting welfare funding reward teenage single moms multiple children problem get worse children need father home crime statistics prove crime victims city chicago black males black black crimes biggest issue communities face yet obama race batters hire across america magically turned argument around blaming whites cops huge pick violence mostly black large number crimes gone unsolved people live neighborhoods want rat killers note number shootings police involved number shootings citizens hello black lives matter here black chicago residents really think democrat leaders including former chicago community barack hussain obama they explain democrats really people responsible perpetuating black black crime bloody memorial day weekend just midnight one last shootings memorial day weekend two people pulled guns started firing east airfield first call police early tuesday one person shot human avenue then second victim then third then someone walked hospital minutes people hit gunfire weekend shot near harrison district one city violent one heavily patrolled many people shot deputy superintendent john escalate promised sunday beef patrols nine people shot early breakdown weekend three people killed people wounded friday afternoon early saturday one person killed people wounded saturday evening early sunday people wounded sunday afternoon early monday people shot monday early tuesday two shocking day stupidity trend holiday weekend police superintendent eddie johnson first since mayor ram manuel picked veteran cop lead embattled department late march the department sought volunteers work overtime weekend although police spokesman anthony guglielmi release figures many officers worked instead hiring cops city budget crunch manuel instead relied heavily overtime try amp violence via chicago tribunewith constant bashing law enforcement black lives matter terrorists coupled desire barack obama ag rosetta lynch tie hands cops across america come surprise cops longer willing go extra mile protect would like see how much average cost gunshot victim chicago answer an astounding per person costs assume following average gunshot victim er hospital expenses average cfd ambulance ride applicable victims rest autopsies doesn include hospice care ongoing rehabilitation cost estimates provided chicago killings cost billion

Watch as Trump Gatecrashes Glenn Beck’s Cruz Caucus Event in Nevada 21st Century Wire says One TV personality Trumps another TV personality.While GOP front runner Donald Trump was on his way to another resounding win, this time at the Nevada Caucus primary, he continued to rewrite the political rule book by making an unscheduled stop at a competitor s rally. It couldn t have happened to a better entertainer (not Donald) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCEtRKGsGQc . Eliza Collins PoliticoDonald Trump crashed the Nevada caucus location at which conservative talk show host Glenn Beck was speaking Tuesday night on behalf of Ted Cruz.MSNBC was broadcasting a live look at the caucus site, Palo Verde High School in Summerlin, when Trump suddenly showed up and made an impromptu speech of his own. We are going to have hopefully a historic night, Trump said. I appreciate everybody being here. I wanted to be here myself and say a few words. The billionaire informed his Twitter followers he would be at various caucus sites throughout Nevada on Tuesday, but didn t specify where.Afterward, MSNBC asked Trump about his allegation that Cruz is a liar. Ted is gonna start telling the truth people have gotten wise to him, Trump said, pointing to Cruz s third-place finish in South Carolina on Saturday as a problem for the Texas senator. When he lifts his hands up high, I think he s going to be very happy. Continue this story at PoliticoREAD MORE 2016 ELECTION NEWS AT: 21st Century Wire 2016 FilesUS_News

watch trump gatecrashes glenn beck cruz caucus event nevada century wire says one tv personality trumps another tv gop front runner donald trump way another resounding win time nevada caucus primary continued rewrite political rule book making scheduled stop competitor rally it happened better entertainer donald https liga collins politicodonald trump crashed nevada caucus location conservative talk show host glenn beck speaking tuesday night behalf ted broadcasting live look caucus site polo verde high school summerlin trump suddenly showed made impromptu speech we going hopefully historic night trump said i appreciate everybody i wanted say words the billionaire informed twitter followers would various caucus sites throughout nevada tuesday specify msnbc asked trump allegation cruz liar ted gon na start telling truth people gotten wise trump said pointing cruz finish south carolina saturday problem texas senator when lifts hands high i think going happy continue story politicoread more election news at century wire files_news

‘Portal To Hell’: The Internet Loses It Over Mysterious Red Lights Flashing Inside The White HouseEarlier this month, a sinkhole opened up outside of Donald Trump s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and that happened just after the alleged president placed his tiny hands on a glowing globe, along with Saudi Leaders. Then, last night red lights began illuminating from the White House for almost 20 minutes starting at about 8:30 p.m. TV cameras caught footage of the phenomena.Watch:Red lights flashing at the White House. What's going on? We're checking on it .@wsvn pic.twitter.com/8UncIP9uGB Robbin Simmons (@RobbinSimmons7) May 29, 2017We re just glad it didn t happen at 6:66 o clock. It s possible the strobes were sent in Morse code as a scream for help, but on the other hand, Melania might be in New York City so who knows because the Secret Service offered no comment on the cause of the strobing red lights.Here s another view via Fox 5 Atlanta: One Twitter user wondered if the former reality show star stole the orb.@Breaking911 Did Trump steal the orb? pic.twitter.com/SXJ5GtC6Yb Shannon Mugrage (@shannon_mugrage) May 29, 2017 Either Jared and Ivanka are playing laser tag, or Steve Bannon recited an incantation that opened a portal to hell, another Twitter user wrote.Either Jared and Ivanka are playing laser tag, or Steve Bannon recited an incantation that opened a portal to hell. https://t.co/eufNmxa0Jc daniel modell (@dmnyc) May 29, 2017Or it could be Jared Kushner s shredder machine overheating.@Mess_OfMe @cheerymonkey @PiinkyPants1 @FOX35Tom @WhiteHouse It the overheat warning light on Jared's shredder RunBeast (@RunBeast11) May 29, 2017Or maybe Trump ran out of Twinkies.@RobbinSimmons7 @wsvn It's Morse code for 'out of Twinkies' susann g (@Susann_G) May 29, 2017Another possibility: Trump could be playing laser tag.@RobbinSimmons7 @wsvn It's just Trump playing Laser Tag! LOL Joe Batzel #NFB (@RacingNut48) May 29, 2017Or they re busting out some dance moves in the White House.@ucla_007 @RobbinSimmons7 @wsvn Disco Party pic.twitter.com/8wXh4dfn59 M. Wilson (@LWOSmwilson1113) May 29, 2017Trump is tweeting again!@FOX35Tom @WhiteHouse 2) They've fixed it so when Trump starts to tweet, lights warn the staff. #WhiteHouseFlashingLights RonEdens (@RonEdens) May 29, 2017 It has escaped. RED WARNING LIGHTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE MEANS ONE THING:IT HAS ESCAPED pic.twitter.com/O7PZf4kEmf hot weather takes (@paulythegun) May 29, 2017We re hoping this Twitter user is correct and the White House is testing out the Vacancy sign.@FOX35Tom @WhiteHouse @Reince45 @realDonaldTrump #whitehouseflashinglights10) They're testing out the "Vacancy" sign, just in case. RonEdens (@RonEdens) May 29, 2017Or this?@Breaking911 Think we got it pic.twitter.com/HX60LBfEU3 Eddie (@Slapshoted24) May 29, 2017Many Twitter users are saying it s the orb. Not me, but many people are saying that. Believe me.@FOX35Tom @WhiteHouse Shit !!! He is using the Orb pic.twitter.com/GoYj4ROQsq (@justin_C4se) May 29, 2017Another Twitter user speculated that someone fed Steve Bannon after midnight.Flashing red lights at The White House just great. Who fed Bannon after midnight? https://t.co/AKjzmxfDgk Drew Gibson (@SuppressThis) May 29, 2017It s a signal to Putin.The Red Lights at the White House are a signal to Putin indicatin' the extraction point. https://t.co/j7U4AHTOth Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) May 29, 2017Conspiracy site Infowars (I m not linking to them, k? I just can t do it) thinks Twitter users are acting conspiratorial. Because the Internet is totally not mocking Trump s insane administration, right? Infowars says anti-Trumpers have been triggered. Well, Infowars, you seem a bit triggered over people having fun. Also, keep those apologies from Alex Jones coming that he was forced to make after losing in court over the conspiracy theories he circulated.We think it s a sign that Kellyanne Conway is crawling out of her crypt again. IDK Image via screen capture. News

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House Democrats broadcast 'sit-in' on social media after cameras shut down(Reuters) - Democrats demanding action on gun control turned to Twitter’s Periscope and Facebook’s live video platform to broadcast their “sit-in” on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday after the chamber’s cameras shut down. Representative Scott Peters of California told Reuters he downloaded the online video platform Periscope from the House floor after it became clear that chamber cameras were not operating. “Thanks to them, the American people got to look in on and listen to what is taking place this floor,” U.S. Representative James Clyburn of South Carolina said in praise of the platform. The protest was the latest move by Democrats to persuade the Republican majority in Congress to take up votes on gun control measures in response to last week’s mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest in modern U.S. history. “The speaker (Paul Ryan) controls the cameras,” Peters said. “We noticed that over lunch, he turned them off - allowed them to be turned off.” A spokesman for Twitter said that tweets from Peters’ account containing the Periscope footage had been viewed over 800,000 times as of Wednesday night. Ryan’s spokesman, AshLee Strong, said in a statement: “The House cannot operate without members following the rules of the institution, so the House has recessed subject to the call of the chair.” At about noon EDT, presiding House officer and Republican Representative Ted Poe declared the House not in order, as Democratic protesters sat at the front of the chamber. Cable news channel C-SPAN, which typically uses the House cameras to broadcast live footage of Congress, broadcast Peters’ Periscope and other lawmakers’ feeds. Other news networks and cable news channels, including MSNBC, FOX and CNN, also ran parts of the footage. C-SPAN communications director Howard Mortman said it was the first time the channel broadcast a live social media feed from the House floor. “The House controls the cameras and that means they control the camera angles, the audio, video, the whole thing,” Mortman said. “We’re using social media platforms to show what’s happening.” “With official broadcasts suspended in the House, we’ve created a channel to follow #NoBillNoBreak on #Periscope live,” Periscope said in a tweet. Peters said about five or six Democratic House members had broadcast live video during the sit-in. Late Wednesday, lawmakers cheered their thanks during one of his feeds that aired on C-SPAN. One representative, Eric Swalwell of California, published live video from the House floor to Facebook. #NoBillNoBreak became a rallying cry for gun control supporters on Twitter and quickly became the top-trending hashtag in the United States on the social media platform. Politicians and average social media users alike used the hashtag as a sign of solidarity with the sit-in. “Nowhere I’d rather spend my bday than the House floor w/ @repjohnlewis for gun control. #NoBillNoBreak #goodtrouble,” tweeted Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is mentioned as a potential running mate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. politicsNews

house democrats broadcast social media cameras shut reuters democrats demanding action gun control turned twitter periscope facebook live video platform broadcast floor house representatives wednesday chamber cameras shut representative scott peters california told reuters downloaded online video platform periscope house floor became clear chamber cameras operating thanks american people got look listen taking place floor representative james clyburn south carolina said praise platform the protest latest move democrats persuade republican majority congress take votes gun control measures response last week mass shooting orlando florida deadliest modern history the speaker paul ryan controls cameras peters said we noticed lunch turned allowed turned a spokesman twitter said tweets peters account containing periscope footage viewed times wednesday night ryan spokesman ashley strong said statement the house operate without members following rules institution house recessed subject call at noon edit presiding house officer republican representative ted poe declared house order democratic protesters sat front chamber cable news channel typically uses house cameras broadcast live footage congress broadcast peters periscope lawmakers feeds other news networks cable news channels including msnbc fox cnn also ran parts footage communications director howard artman said first time channel broadcast live social media feed house floor the house controls cameras means control camera angles audio video whole thing artman said we using social media platforms show with official broadcasts suspended house created channel follow nobillnobreak periscope live periscope said tweet peters said five six democratic house members broadcast live video late wednesday lawmakers cheered thanks one feeds aired one representative eric swalwell california published live video house floor facebook nobillnobreak became rallying cry gun control supporters twitter quickly became hashtag united states social media platform politicians average social media users alike used hashtag sign solidarity nowhere i rather spend bday house floor repjohnlewis gun control nobillnobreak goodtrouble tweeted senator elizabeth warren mentioned potential running mate presumptive democratic presidential nominee hillary clinton politicsnews

Dear America: Stop Supporting Terrorists in Syria, and Around the World21st Century Wire says Since 2011 the United States government, led by President Barack Obama, has adopted an open policy of supporting an armed opposition in Syria. While certain officials have only recently admitted to arming and funding these militants, evidence shows that the support has been pouring in through both covert means and official channels from the onset of the conflict. We now know that those commonly referred to in the western media as rebels in Syria are comprised mainly of religious extremists and designated terrorists. Despite this revelation, the US, UK, France, along with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and others have continued to back them, and even go so far as to color them with political legitimacy all in a grand effort to try and achieve regime change in Syria. It s not the first time either that Washington has pursued this same policy of destablization in order to overthrow a foreign government.President Donald Trump has an opportunity to reverse this backwards US policy. Will he capitalize on the opportunity to start anew, or will the US revert back to its old deep state default position? The passage of Hawaii Congresswomen Tulsi Gabbard s recently proposed piece of legislation entitled, Stop Arming Terrorists Act, would be positive move in that direction. Will President Trump champion her bill?The following is an open letter from writer Steven Sahiounie to the US Government To the Government of the United States of America:I am asking my American government to stop supporting terrorists in Syria. The US government, and media, keep calling them moderate rebels , but they are not. They were never moderate, and many are not rebels. By definition, a rebel is rebelling against their own government. However, many of the US backed rebels are not Syrian, and have no family ties to Syria, and have never been a citizen of Syria. For example, how could a Chinese citizen fight in a rebellion against the American government? By what right does a Chinese citizen have to kill and maim in order to change the US government? It is wrong and makes no sense.I would never advocate, or support any armed attack, or rebellion against the American government. There are laws against murdering, raping, kidnapping and maiming people in USA. The same such laws exist in Syria. How could a democracy and a world leader like USA advocate murdering, raping, kidnapping and maiming innocent Syrian people?From the out-set of violence and crimes in Syria in 2011, the US backed rebels used sectarian slogans, and carries out sectarian attacks and massacres. Syria is a secular form of government, as is USA. Why would American leaders support the targeting of minorities in Syria, when the President of America is himself a minority? Why would the US government support the destruction on churches and mosques? American s value religious freedom, and equality of minorities; yet the US backed Free Syrian Army destroyed churches, targeted Christians, attacked Christian villages, as well as targeting Muslim minority sects with similar acts: such as Kessab, Ballouta, Mahardeh, and Maaloula among many others.The US government sent weapons, missiles, special training, equipment, food, medical supplies, communications, and satellite imagery to the Free Syrian Army from 2011 to 2016. Yet, the current exodus of evacuees from East Aleppo has not received even one loaf of bread from USA. While the US backed FSA had many warehouses full of food and medicines they have left behind as they retreated deeper into East Aleppo. Finally, the rebels who agreed to vacate recently have burned all the medical supplies and food storages, which were the gifts of the American taxpayers, so as to prevent the distribution of those supplies to the starving masses who have fled East Aleppo now.American citizens are currently very concerned about Syrian refugees coming to USA who may have had ties to terrorism. The US backed rebels are exactly the type of people the American citizens should be afraid of as possible new neighbors, living in their midst as settled refugees. They are the type of people who would chop off the head of their neighbor because his religion is not exactly the same as theirs. They are the type of people who are willing to take money from a foreign government for the purpose of destroying their own community. They are the type of people who do not value religious freedom, or minority rights. What would happen when the US backed rebels , who may be settled in USA, decide to rebel against the American government? Will the US President and Congress call them freedom fighters ? Or, perhaps America s enemies will fund and support their armed attacks on the US government and civilians?We should all be united in our plea: please stop supporting terrorism in Syria, and around the world.Steven Sahiounie***21WIRE Special Contributor Steven Sahiounie is an American citizen born in Fresno, California. He has been living permanently in Latakia, Syria, which was his father s original hometown. Steven is a freelance journalist and University student studying English Literature. READ MORE SYRIA NEWS AT: 21st Century Wire Syria FilesSUPPORT 21WIRE SUBSCRIBE & BECOME A MEMBER @21WIRE.TVMiddle-east

dear america stop supporting terrorists syria around century wire says since united states government led president barack obama adopted open policy supporting armed opposition syria while certain officials recently admitted arming funding militants evidence shows support pouring covert means official channels onset conflict we know commonly referred western media rebels syria comprised mainly religious extremists designated terrorists despite revelation us uk france along saudi arabia qatar others continued back even go far color political legitimacy grand effort try achieve regime change syria it first time either washington pursued policy destablization order overthrow foreign donald trump opportunity reverse backwards us policy will capitalize opportunity start anew us revert back old deep state default position the passage hawaii congressmen tulsa aboard recently proposed piece legislation entitled stop arming terrorists act would positive move direction will president trump champion bill the following open letter writer steven sahiounie us government to government united states america i asking american government stop supporting terrorists syria the us government media keep calling moderate rebels they never moderate many rebels by definition rebel retelling government however many us backed rebels syrian family ties syria never citizen syria for example could chinese citizen fight rebellion american government by right chinese citizen kill main order change us government it wrong makes would never advocate support armed attack rebellion american government there laws murdering raping kidnapping aiming people usa the laws exist syria how could democracy world leader like usa advocate murdering raping kidnapping aiming innocent syrian people from violence crimes syria us backed rebels used sectarian slogans carries sectarian attacks massacres syria secular form government usa why would american leaders support targeting minorities syria president america minority why would us government support destruction churches mosques american value religious freedom equality minorities yet us backed free syrian army destroyed churches targeted christians attacked christian villages well targeting muslim minority sects similar acts essay ballot mahardeh maaloula among many us government sent weapons missiles special training equipment food medical supplies communications satellite imagery free syrian army yet current exodus evacuees east aleppo received even one loaf bread usa while us backed fsa many warehouses full food medicines left behind retreated deeper east aleppo finally rebels agreed vacate recently burned medical supplies food storage gifts american taxpayers prevent distribution supplies starving masses fled east aleppo citizens currently concerned syrian refugees coming usa may ties terrorism the us backed rebels exactly type people american citizens afraid possible new neighbors living midst settled refugees they type people would chop head neighbor religion exactly they type people willing take money foreign government purpose destroying community they type people value religious freedom minority rights what would happen us backed rebels may settled usa decide rebel american government will us president congress call freedom fighters or perhaps america enemies fund support armed attacks us government civilians we united plea please stop supporting terrorism syria around sahiounie special contributor steven sahiounie american citizen born fresco california he living permanently ataxia syria father original hometown steven freelance journalist university student studying english literature read more syria news at century wire syria filessupport subscribe become a member

Brexit talks progressing, but issues remain - MayBRUSSELS (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday that Brexit talks were making progress but that there were outstanding issues on the divorce settlement and the border with EU member Ireland. After meeting European Council President Donald Tusk in Brussels, May described their discussion as positive and painted a picture where the two sides were edging towards agreement to move Brexit talks onto a discussion of future trade. But shortly afterwards, Tusk again repeated that Britain had 10 days to deliver on all the major areas of the initial divorce talks, something he said on Twitter was possible but still a huge challenge . May told reporters after their meetings: There are still issues across the various matters that we are negotiating on to be resolved. On one of the major sticking points how much Britain should pay when it leaves the European Union May said the two sides were making progress, but declined to offer any figures which could unlock the talks. I said that we would honour our commitments, and that s what we ve been talking about, she said. Referring to Britain s border with Ireland, where the government is set to collapse, May said her government was talking to Irish officials about solutions for that. We have the same desire, we want to ensure that movement of people and trade across that border can carry on as now. worldnews

brexit talks progressing issues remain maybrussels reuters british prime minister theresa may said friday brexit talks making progress outstanding issues divorce settlement border eu member ireland after meeting european council president donald tusk brussels may described discussion positive painted picture two sides edging towards agreement move brexit talks onto discussion future trade but shortly afterwards tusk repeated britain days deliver major areas initial divorce talks something said twitter possible still huge challenge may told reporters meetings there still issues across various matters negotiating resolved on one major sticking points much britain pay leaves european union may said two sides making progress declined offer figures could unlock talks i said would honour commitments talking said referring britain border ireland government set collapse may said government talking irish officials solutions we desire want ensure movement people trade across border carry worldnews

Ben Carson Is Likely Pick For HUD Secretary, Says He’s Going To Make The Inner Cities Great AgainIt is looking like Ben Carson is going to be Donald Trump s likely choice for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Carson says he is going to make America s inner cities great again. And just how does he plan on doing this? By ensuring that both our physical infrastructure and our spiritual infrastructure is solid. Seriously.Carson and Trump were bitter rivals during the primary season but it didn t take long for Carson to fall in line and throw his support behind the billionaire after his own candidacy failed. At one point, Carson dropped hints that he had been promised a position in Trump s administration in return for his endorsement. He later tried to twist his comments when it was pointed out that there just happens to be a law against that.Last week, a close friend of Carson s reported that the retired neurosurgeon had turned down a cabinet position because he felt he was too inexperienced to be in charge of a federal agency. Carson later denied that these reports were true.Wednesday morning, Carson wrote this on his Facebook page:Winning the presidential election was only the first step for those who love traditional America and do not wish to fundamentally change it. Now the hard work begins of restoring the values that made us great. We must bring back the compassion and the unity that empowers us and banish the divisiveness that weakens us. After serious discussions with the Trump transition team, I feel that I can make a significant contribution particularly to making our inner cities great for everyone. We have much work to do in strengthening every aspect of our nation and ensuring that both our physical infrastructure and our spiritual infrastructure is solid. An announcement is forthcoming about my role in helping to make America great again.On Tuesday, Carson had admitted that the position was indeed on the table, but said that he was going to spend the Thanksgiving holiday thinking and praying about it. But it may not take that long to hear the final verdict. According to Trump aide Jason Miller, an announcement could come as soon as Wednesday.Featured image via Alex Wong/Getty ImagesNews

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Newsweek Outs Trump As Putin’s Puppet And Our NATO Allies Are Terrified (VIDEO)In yet another bombshell report, Newsweek just revealed that Vladamir Putin and the Russian government are actively trying to help Donald Trump win the election because they believe he will help them weaken our NATO allies.The Republican nominee s connections to Russia have been a huge topic in the news for many months due to his compliments about Putin and the fact that some of his closest campaign allies have connections to Russia.In addition, Trump has declared that he will consider pulling United States support from NATO and even strong-armed the Republican Party to ditch a platform plank condemning Russia s aggression toward Ukraine.And Putin has rewarded Trump by directing Russian media to blare out support for him and Russian hackers have been busy hacking American computer systems in an effort to hurt the Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton.Of course, Trump has defended Russia despite the cyber-attacks being confirmed by Western intelligence agencies in the United States and Europe. Trump was even briefed about this and yet he still denies that Russia is the perpetrator.And that is leading many of our closest allies to worry about what could happen if Trump becomes president.According to Newsweek,Officials from two European countries told Newsweek that Trump s comments about Russia s hacking have alarmed several NATO partners because it suggests he either does not believe the information he receives in intelligence briefings, does not pay attention to it, does not understand it or is misleading the American public for unknown reasons. One British official said members of that government who are aware of the scope of Russia s cyberattacks both in Western Europe and America found Trump s comments quite disturbing because they fear that, if elected, the Republican presidential nominee would continue to ignore information gathered by intelligence services in the formulation of U.S. foreign policy.And we know Russia is backing Trump because they ended their hacking campaign when it seemed like he would be replaced as the nominee by a sane Republican, only to resume hacking on Trump s behalf when he wasn t replaced.When Trump launched into an inexplicable attack on the parents of a Muslim-American soldier who died in combat, the Kremlin assumed the Republican nominee was showing himself psychologically unfit to be president and would be forced by his party to withdraw from the race. As a result, Moscow put its hacking campaign temporarily on hold, ending the distribution of documents until Trump stabilized, both personally and in the polls, according to reports provided to Western intelligence.And the United States election is not the only one Russia has interfered with. The Kremlin also spread misinformation that helped right-wingers take control in Germany and caused the United Kingdom to vote in favor of Brexit, both of which help Russia weaken alliances.But their true target is NATO, which is what stands in the way of Russia overpowering Europe, and our allies fear that a Trump victory on November 8th would embolden Russia to do just that.Officials in Western Europe say they are dismayed that they now feel compelled to gather intelligence on a man who could be the next president of the United States, but believe they have no choice. Moscow is seen as a direct threat to their interests both in its aggressive efforts to reshape global alliances and for its power to damage Western Europe, which obtains almost 40 percent of its natural gas from Russia. Should the United States, the last remaining superpower, tilt its policies away from NATO to the benefit of Russia, the alliance between America and Western Europe could be transformed in unprecedented ways. And so, for perhaps the first time since World War II, countries in Western Europe fear that the American election, should Trump win, could trigger events that imperil their national security and do potentially irreparable harm to the alliances that have kept the continent safe for decades.Here s video of Rachel Maddow explaining how big this news is via YouTube.Oh, and one more thing. While Donald Trump and Republicans continue to whine about how Hillary Clinton used a private server, it turns out Hillary was smart to do so because the Russians hacked into the State Department email system, which means if she had used that system her emails would have been obtained by the Russian government.So Russia literally wants Trump to win so they can use him as their puppet to gain more influence in the world, which means more war, less democracy, and a United States that is weaker.That cannot be allowed to happen. Clearly, the Russians like Trump, and that should make all Americans cast their votes for Hillary Clinton.Featured Image: YouTubeNews

newsweek outs trump as putin puppet and our nato allies are terrified video in yet another bombshell report newsweek revealed vladimir putin russian government actively trying help donald trump win election believe help weaken nato republican nominee connections russia huge topic news many months due compliments putin fact closest campaign allies connections addition trump declared consider pulling united states support nato even republican party ditch platform plank condemning russia aggression toward putin rewarded trump directing russian media bare support russian hackers busy hacking american computer systems effort hurt democratic party hillary course trump defended russia despite confirmed western intelligence agencies united states europe trump even briefed yet still denies russia leading many closest allies worry could happen trump becomes newsweek officials two european countries told newsweek trump comments russia hacking alarmed several nato partners suggests either believe information receives intelligence briefings pay attention understand misleading american public unknown reasons one british official said members government aware scope russia cyberattacks western europe america found trump comments quite disturbing fear elected republican presidential nominee would continue ignore information gathered intelligence services formulation foreign know russia backing trump ended hacking campaign seemed like would replaced nominee sane republican resume hacking trump behalf trump launched inexplicable attack parents soldier died combat kremlin assumed republican nominee showing psychologically unfit president would forced party withdraw race as result moscow put hacking campaign temporarily hold ending distribution documents trump stabilized personally polls according reports provided western united states election one russia interfered the kremlin also spread misinformation helped take control germany caused united kingdom vote favor brexit help russia weaken true target nato stands way russia overpowering europe allies fear trump victory november would embolden russia western europe say dismayed feel compelled gather intelligence man could next president united states believe choice moscow seen direct threat interests aggressive efforts shape global alliances power damage western europe obtains almost percent natural gas russia should united states last remaining superpower tilt policies away nato benefit russia alliance america western europe could transformed unprecedented ways and perhaps first time since world war ii countries western europe fear american election trump win could trigger events imperial national security potentially inseparable harm alliances kept continent safe video rachel middot explaining big news via one thing while donald trump republicans continue white hillary clinton used private server turns hillary smart russian hacked state department email system means used system emails would obtained russian russia literally wants trump win use puppet gain influence world means war less democracy united states allowed happen clearly russian like trump make americans cast votes hillary image youtubenews

Exclusive: U.S. to withhold up to $290 million in Egypt aidWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has decided to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid and to delay a further $195 million because of its failure to make progress on respecting human rights and democratic norms, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The decision reflects a U.S. desire to continue security cooperation as well as frustration with Cairo s stance on civil liberties, notably a new law that regulates non-governmental organizations that is widely seen as part a growing crackdown on dissent, said the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity. U.S. officials were especially unhappy that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in May allowed the NGO law to go into effect. Human rights groups and activists have said that it effectively bans their work and makes it harder for charities to operate. Egyptian officials had assured U.S. officials earlier this year that the law, which restricts NGO activity to developmental and social work and introduces jail terms of up to five years for non-compliance, would not go through, the sources said. Spokespeople for the White House and the State Department were not immediately available for comment. Egypt is an important Mideast partner for the United States because of its control of the Suez Canal and its border with Israel. The sources said the administration had decided to reprogram $65.7 million in fiscal year 2017 Foreign Military Financing funds (FMF) and $30 million in fiscal year 2016 Economic Support Fund (ESF) funds. Reprogramming means these funds would be used for other purposes and would not go to Egypt. The administration made a separate decision to withhold $195 million in fiscal year 2016 Foreign Military Financing funds which, had it not acted, would have expired and ceased to be available at the end of the current fiscal year on Sept. 30. The second decision also illustrated the administration s ambivalence toward Egypt. Under U.S. law, the administration is required to withhold 15 percent, or $195 million, of the $1.3 billion it gives Egypt annually in FMF funds unless it can certify that Cairo is making progress on advancing human rights and democracy. However, the administration can issue a national security waiver that allows the funds to go through. This year, the administration again decided it could not certify Egyptian progress on rights and it chose to issue the national security waiver but it is still going to withhold the $195 million. That money will now go into an account where it will be held pending Egyptian improvement on human rights and democracy. This means that Egypt could eventually get the money if its record on democracy and civil liberties improved. Strengthened security cooperation with Egypt is important to U.S. national security, said one source, adding that U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson felt it was in the interests of the U.S. to exercise the waiver. We remain concerned about Egypt s lack of progress in key areas, including human rights and the new NGO law, the source said. Egyptian rights activists have said they face the worst crackdown in their history under Sisi, accusing him of erasing freedoms won in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak s 30-year rule. Egyptian lawmakers have said the NGO law was needed to protect national security. The Egyptian government has long accused human rights groups of taking foreign funds to sow chaos, and several are facing investigation over their funding. worldnews

exclusive withhold million egypt aidwashington reuters the united states decided deny egypt million aid delay million failure make progress respecting human rights democratic norms two sources familiar matter said tuesday the decision reflects desire continue security cooperation well frustration cairo stance civil liberties notably new law regulates organizations widely seen part growing crackdown dissent said sources spoke condition anonymity officials especially unhappy egyptian president abdul faith may allowed ngo law go effect human rights groups activists said effectively bans work makes harder charities operate egyptian officials assured officials earlier year law restricts ngo activity developmental social work introduces jail terms five years would go sources said sportspeople white house state department immediately available comment egypt important mideast partner united states control guez canal border israel the sources said administration decided program million fiscal year foreign military financing funds fmf million fiscal year economic support fund es funds programming means funds would used purposes would go egypt the administration made separate decision withhold million fiscal year foreign military financing funds acted would expired ceased available end current fiscal year the second decision also illustrated administration ambivalent toward egypt under law administration required withhold percent million billion gives egypt annually fmf funds unless certify cairo making progress advancing human rights democracy however administration issue national security waiver allows funds go this year administration decided could certify egyptian progress rights chose issue national security waiver still going withhold million that money go account held pending egyptian improvement human rights democracy this means egypt could eventually get money record democracy civil liberties improved strengthened security cooperation egypt important national security said one source adding secretary state rex tillerson felt interests exercise waiver we remain concerned egypt lack progress key areas including human rights new ngo law source said egyptian rights activists said face worst crackdown history sis accusing erasing freedoms arab spring uprising ended host mubarak rule egyptian lawmakers said ngo law needed protect national security the egyptian government long accused human rights groups taking foreign funds sow chaos several facing investigation funding worldnews

Trump says Fed keeping rates low because of pressure from ObamaWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was keeping interest rates low because of political pressure from the Obama administration, questioning the motives of an institution whose work hinges on maintaining its independence. “Well, it’s (the interest rate) staying at zero because she’s obviously political and she’s doing what Obama wants her to do,” Trump told CNBC in a phone interview, saying Yellen should be “ashamed” of what she was doing to the country. The U.S. central bank has raised interest rates just once since cutting them to zero in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The Fed has indicated it is preparing for a second hike of 0.25 percentage point, although it has signaled the pace of future rate rises will be slower than in the past. “Any increase at all will be a very, very small increase because they want to keep the market up so Obama goes out and let the new guy ... raise interest rates ... and watch what happens in the stock market,” Trump said. He did not specify how the Democratic president had put pressure on Yellen. While Yellen has met with Obama, the Fed as an institution is independent when it comes to raising or lowering rates, and both Yellen and other rate-setters have said the Fed has no view on the Nov. 8 election. The Fed’s Washington-based board had no comment on Trump’s remarks, though regional Federal Reserve bank presidents said during public appearances that politics do not enter into Fed deliberations. Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari responded in a later interview on CNBC by denying that politics influenced Fed policymaking. “Politics simply does not come up,” he said. “We look at the economic data and ... everyone around the table is committed to achieving our dual mandate” of maximum employment and stable prices, Kashkari said. Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart, asked about political pressure on the Fed at a National Association for Business Economics conference in Atlanta, said, “I don’t see the world that way.” Trump’s comments mark a back-and-forth by the candidate over whether he feels low rates are good or bad. He has accused the Fed of keeping rates low at Obama’s behest, but at other times has said he felt lower rates were good because higher rates would make the dollar stronger, hurting American exports and manufacturers. As a businessman, he said, “I love low interest rates,” but said they hurt many people who were living on their savings. Typically, Fed officials steer clear of politics in their public remarks, and argue that doing so is important for the Fed to maintain the independence it needs to set monetary policy. The moments when the line is publicly breached, such as former Chair Alan Greenspan’s endorsement of a Bush administration tax cut, are rare and can provoke a quick backlash. Though the members of the Fed’s Board of Governor’s are appointed by the president with Senate confirmation, their long, 14-year terms and staggered appointment dates are designed to insulate them from the sort of pressure Trump alleges. The chair, considered one of the most powerful positions in setting U.S. economic policy, is picked from the board members for a four-year term. Yellen’s would expire in 2018, and Trump has previously said he would consider replacing her. The Fed’s marching orders, however, come from Congress, which has set the central bank’s mandate. The Fed lowered interest rates to near zero in response to the 2007-2009 financial crisis, and has increased them only once since then - in December - given the sluggish pace of the recovery. Fed members and economists have vigorously debated the issue Trump raised - whether easy-money policies have led to an unsustainable rise in asset prices. But there has been even more concern about weak growth, weak inflation, and the need to keep financial conditions loose to try to ensure businesses keep hiring. politicsNews

trump says fed keeping rates low pressure obamawashington reuters republican presidential candidate donald trump said monday federal reserve chair janet ellen keeping interest rates low political pressure obama administration questioning motives institution whose work hinges maintaining independence well interest rate staying zero obviously political obama wants trump told cnbc phone interview saying ellen ashamed country the central bank raised interest rates since cutting zero response financial crisis the fed indicated preparing second hike percentage point although signaled pace future rate rises slower past any increase small increase want keep market obama goes let new guy raise interest rates watch happens stock market trump said he specify democratic president put pressure ellen while ellen met obama fed institution independent comes raising lowering rates ellen said fed view election the fed board comment trump remarks though regional federal reserve bank presidents said public appearances politics enter fed deliberations minneapolis federal reserve president need kashkari responded later interview cnbc denying politics influenced fed policymaking politics simply come said we look economic data everyone around table committed achieving dual mandate maximum employment stable prices kashkari said atlanta fed president dennis lockhart asked political pressure fed national association business economics conference atlanta said i see world trump comments mark candidate whether feels low rates good bad he accused fed keeping rates low obama behest times said felt lower rates good higher rates would make dollar stronger hurting american exports manufacturers as businessman said i love low interest rates said hurt many people living savings typically fed officials steer clear politics public remarks argue important fed maintain independence needs set monetary policy the moments line publicly breached former chair alan greenspan endorsement bush administration tax cut rare provoke quick backlash though members fed board governor appointed president senate confirmation long terms staggered appointment dates designed insulated sort pressure trump alleges the chair considered one powerful positions setting economic policy picked board members term ellen would expire trump previously said would consider replacing the fed marching orders however come congress set central bank mandate the fed lowered interest rates near zero response financial crisis increased since december given sluggish pace recovery fed members economists vigorously debated issue trump raised whether policies led unsustainable rise asset prices but even concern weak growth weak inflation need keep financial conditions loose try ensure businesses keep hiring politicsnews

Exclusive: As Democratic attorneys general target Trump, Republican AGs target them(Reuters) - For years the national political organizations of both Democratic and Republican state attorneys general observed an agreement not to target the other party’s incumbent office-holders in elections. That hands-off stance ended this month when Republican AGs voted to abandon the agreement and spend money to help unseat Democrats in other states, according to the Republican Attorneys General Association. The decision has not been previously reported. The move comes as Democratic attorneys general in states across the country have assumed lead roles in opposing some of Republican President Donald Trump’s policies. State AGs in Washington and Hawaii successfully sued to block Trump’s executive orders restricting travel from some Muslim-majority countries, and California’s attorney general has pledged to defend the state’s environmental standards. Republican attorneys general who supported the change reasoned that AGs should join other national political campaigns which target incumbents, two sources familiar with the closed door process said. Additionally, a desire by some to roll back same-sex marriage and the potential for increased corporate contributions played a role in the decision, said the sources, who requested anonymity to discuss the deliberations. The  so-called ‘incumbency rule’ observed by the state attorneys’ party fundraising arms reflected a rare bit of bipartisanship in the polarized environment of U.S. politics, aimed at promoting cooperation across state lines on issues of common interest, such as consumer protection. Attorneys general are the top public lawyer in each state, charged with defending state agencies from lawsuits as well as initiating litigation on their own. AGs took tobacco companies to court in the 1990s, and pursued mortgage lenders in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. In larger states, an attorney general commands hundreds of lawyers and other resources. Twelve Republican state AGs on Monday filed a federal appeals court brief supporting Trump’s revised travel restrictions. Scott Will, executive director of the Republican Attorneys General Association, confirmed the decision to abolish the incumbency rule, but declined to discuss specifics of the vote. “The stakes are too high for us to leave winnable races on the table,” Will said in a statement to Reuters. The vote was taken over the phone with a tally of 15-8, the two sources said. Not every Republican AG participated. Some of those who supported the change argued that every other national campaign committee targets incumbents, so AGs shouldn’t be any different, the sources said. Those opposed expressed fears about threats to bipartisanship, and noted that Republican AGs had grown their ranks under the current system, showing there was no need to change the rules now, the sources said. In 2000, Republicans held 12 of the 51 state AG positions, including the District of Columbia, but that number is about to hit 29, if a nomination made by New Hampshire’s Republican governor this month is confirmed. One of the first fights after the rule change will likely come in Virginia, where Attorney General Mark Herring, a Democrat, is seeking reelection this November. In all, 31 AG elections are scheduled for 2018. Republicans currently hold 18 of those seats, compared to 13 for Democrats, but some of the incumbents may not run for re-election. Karl Racine, attorney general for the District of Columbia and current co-chair of the Democratic Attorneys General Association, said the Republican group’s decision likely means Democrats will follow suit. “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander,” Racine said in an interview. Colorado attorney general Cynthia Coffman, a Republican, is up for election next year in a state that has been trending Democrat. A well-funded push to unseat her, something the Democratic AG group wouldn’t have participated in under the incumbency agreement, could spell trouble. Coffman opposed the incumbency rule change, the sources said. Her office did not respond to a request for comment. In laying out the reasons for the rule change, Will pointed to the key role Republican AGs played in opposing some of President Barack Obama’s policies. Rolling back same-sex marriage was another issue cited during deliberations, said the two people familiar with the discussion. More Republican state AGs could help further that effort, though the current composition of the U.S. Supreme Court would make any sweeping rollback unlikely. Additionally, the group discussed a pledge from corporate interests to pour money into unseating Democratic AGs, the two sources said. Participants in the vote were told that the group had received pledges totaling millions of dollars from organizations including from the company that makes the caffeinated beverage 5-Hour Energy, the sources said. The money depended on the Republican group changing its rules to target incumbent Democrats. The company that manufactures 5-Hour Energy, Innovation Ventures, declined to comment. A spokesman for the Republican AG group declined to answer questions about the debate, including the role of 5-Hour’s pledge. Innovation Ventures has been sued by attorneys general in at least five states for alleged deceptive advertising of its energy drink, with varied outcomes. Last month a Washington state judge issued a judgment against the company for nearly $4.3 million in one such case, brought by Bob Ferguson, the Democratic attorney general whose lawsuit caused a judge to block Trump’s first travel restrictions. The company has said it would appeal the ruling. In at least two other cases, in Oregon and Indiana, Innovation Ventures prevailed. Oregon has appealed. The precise dollar amount of the company’s pledge to Republican AGs could not be determined, nor is it clear if it is the only company that promised a contribution to target Democrats. Already, the Republican Attorneys General Association has built a fundraising advantage. In 2016, it raised about $14.5 million, including donations from companies and conservative interest groups like the Judicial Crisis Network and Koch Industries, according to tax filings. Sean Rankin, executive director of the Democratic AG group, said it raised about $5.2 million in 2016. The group’s tax filings show a mix of contributors including companies, plaintiff law firms and labor unions. politicsNews

exclusive as democratic attorneys general target trump republican as target reuters for years national political organizations democratic republican state attorneys general observed agreement target party incumbent elections that stance ended month republican as voted abandon agreement spend money help unset democrats states according republican attorneys general association the decision previously reported the move comes democratic attorneys general states across country assumed lead roles opposing republican president donald trump policies state as washington hawaii successfully sued block trump executive orders restricting travel countries california attorney general pledged defend state environmental standards republican attorneys general supported change reasoned as join national political campaigns target incumbents two sources familiar closed door process said additionally desire roll back marriage potential increased corporate contributions played role decision said sources requested anonymity discuss deliberations the incumbency rule observed state attorneys party fundraising arms reflected rare bit bipartisanship polarized environment politics aimed promoting cooperation across state lines issues common interest consumer protection attorneys general top public lawyer state charged defending state agencies lawsuits well initiating litigation as took tobacco companies court pursued mortgage lenders wake financial crisis in larger states attorney general commands hundreds lawyers resources twelve republican state as monday filed federal appeals court brief supporting trump revised travel restrictions scott will executive director republican attorneys general association confirmed decision abolish incumbency rule declined discuss specifics vote the stakes high us leave wannabe races table will said statement reuters the vote taken phone tally two sources said not every republican ag participated some supported change argued every national campaign committee targets incumbents as different sources said those opposed expressed fears threats bipartisanship noted republican as grown ranks current system showing need change rules sources said in republicans held state ag positions including district columbia number hit nomination made new hampshire republican governor month confirmed one first fights rule change likely come virginia attorney general mark herring democrat seeking reelection november in ag elections scheduled republicans currently hold seats compared democrats incumbents may run karl racing attorney general district columbia current democratic attorneys general association said republican group decision likely means democrats follow suit what good goose good gender racing said interview colorado attorney general cynthia hoffman republican election next year state trending democrat a push unset something democratic ag group participated incumbency agreement could spell trouble hoffman opposed incumbency rule change sources said her office respond request comment in laying reasons rule change will pointed key role republican as played opposing president barack obama policies rolling back marriage another issue cited deliberations said two people familiar discussion more republican state as could help effort though current composition supreme court would make sweeping rollback unlikely additionally group discussed pledge corporate interests pour money seating democratic as two sources said participants vote told group received pledges totaling millions dollars organizations including company makes caffeinated beverage energy sources said the money depended republican group changing rules target incumbent democrats the company manufactures energy innovation ventures declined comment a spokesman republican ag group declined answer questions debate including role pledge innovation ventures sued attorneys general least five states alleged deceptive advertising energy drink varied outcomes last month washington state judge issued judgment company nearly million one case brought bob ferguson democratic attorney general whose lawsuit caused judge block trump first travel restrictions the company said would appeal ruling in least two cases oregon indiana innovation ventures prevailed oregon appealed the precise dollar amount company pledge republican as could determined clear company promised contribution target democrats already republican attorneys general association built fundraising advantage in raised million including donations companies conservative interest groups like judicial crisis network koch industries according tax filings sean ranking executive director democratic ag group said raised million the group tax filings show mix contributors including companies plaintiff law firms labor unions politicsnews

Lying Liar Reince Priebus Says Trump Is Fulfilling Pledges At ‘Breakneck Speed’ (VIDEO)Even though amateur president Donald Trump will likely reach the 100-day mark of his alleged presidency with no notable legislation while his contract with the American voter still sits on his website, White House chief of staff Reince Priebus said on Sunday on NBC s Meet the Press that the former reality show star is fulfilling his campaign promises at breakneck speed. And then, as if he had never met members of his own party before, Priebus blamed historical unbelievable obstruction from Democratic senators for the hundreds of jobs throughout the federal government the Trump s administration has failed to fill, according to Talking Points Memo:Republicans aren t called the party of no for no reason.In late January of 2009 after former President Barack Obama took office, this happened:The Republicans were pumped because they saw a path out of the political wilderness. They were convinced that even if Obama kept winning policy battles, they could win the broader messaging war simply by remaining unified and fighting him on everything. Their conference chairman, a then-obscure Indiana conservative named Mike Pence, underscored the point with a clip from Patton, showing the general rallying his troops for war against their Nazi enemy: We re going to kick the hell out of him all the time! We re going to go through him like crap through a goose! From day one, Congressional Republicans made opposing Obama a political strategy. And now, one of those Republicans, Mike Pence, is vice-president.Here is Trump s breakneck speed at breaking promises:The Muslim ban was not implemented. Hillary Clinton will not be locked up. As a candidate, Trump repeatedly promised that he would declare China a currency manipulator immediately after he took office and now he says, They re not currency manipulators. Trump said he will build a wall on the US-Mexico border, and Mexico will pay for it. Mexico is not paying for it. The taxpayers are. Trump s campaign website stated, (It has since been deleted but the Internet is forever) On day one of the Trump Administration, we will ask Congress to immediately deliver a full repeal of Obamacare. Trump promised to Drain the Swamp, but instead filled it up with Goldman Sachs alumni. Trump said he would give the military s top generals 30 days to submit a plan for defeating ISIS and that hasn t happened.And that s just the short list. To be sure, we re glad those promises, aside from that swamp issue, are unfulfilled. But facts matter and Reince is lying.Image via screen capture. News

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PRO ABORTION PAC, Emily’s List Doing Its Part To Keep Minority Population In Check… Endorses HillaryOf course Emily s List is going to support Hillary, because Democrats have been doing their part to keep the unwanted or undesirable babies from making it out of the womb alive for decades .WASHINGTON, D.C. Today EMILY s List, the nation s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president. Clinton is on track to become the first woman to win the Democratic nomination, and if elected, the first woman president of the United States. Hillary Clinton is a lifelong champion for women and families and the most qualified candidate to be president, said Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY s List. With roots in the middle class, Hillary s top priority is changing the economic reality for American families. Her focus is on strengthening the middle class, creating jobs, and making sure hardworking families get a fair shot. No one will work harder than Hillary. She knows how to lead so Washington fights for all Americans. As president, Hillary will create more opportunities than ever for women and girls (give them access to on demand abortions) and for all hardworking Americans across the country, just as she has done throughout her exceptional career. The EMILY s List community now more than three million members strong is proud to endorse Hillary Clinton for president. Hillary Clinton has devoted her entire career to fighting for women and families (supporting the killing of unborn babies). Instead of going to a big law firm after graduating from Yale Law School, she took her first job going door to door for the Children s Defense Fund. She helped lead the fight for the Children s Health Insurance Program as first lady of the United States, and she put emphasis on women s rights as a cornerstone of American foreign policy as Secretary of State.A visionary leader who s always worked to create opportunity for others, Hillary has said she believes our challenge is to be clear-eyed about the world as it is while never losing sight of the world as we want it to become. When she is elected president, it will mean more opportunities for women, more opportunities for girls, and more opportunities for hardworking Americans across the country.Via: Weasel Zipperspolitics

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HILLARY’S ANTI-TRUMP MUSLIM DAD Claims Terror Has “Nothing To Do With Islam”…Tries To Convince Americans Trump’s Desire To Protect Us From Terror Is Somehow Evil [VIDEO]We ve inserted our thoughts and a few tweets throughout this article. Our comments can be found in bold red type.Let s start with Trump s Twitter response to Mr. Kahn s passionate speech denouncing Trump at Hillary s coronation. I don t think too many Americans can argue with this:I was viciously attacked by Mr. Khan at the Democratic Convention. Am I not allowed to respond? Hillary voted for the Iraq war, not me! Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2016Khizr Khan, the bereaved father of fallen soldier Capt. Humayun Khan who attacked Donald Trump last week in a speech at the Democratic National Convention, told CNN s Jim Acosta Sunday morning that terror has nothing to do with Islam. Here is Khan s full quote (emphasis added):https://youtu.be/BPwRRUw2XWoIn addition to this, there was in the speech that my good wife asked me to refrain from saying, I wanted to say we reject all violence. We are faithful, patriotic, undivided loyalty to this country. We reject all terrorism. She asked me not to say that because that was not the occasion for such a statement.Well, if you really believed that and you had an audience of millions who were listening to your impassioned pleas, why didn t you just say it? Americans have been begging for Muslims to denounce the violence committed in the name of Islam against innocent Americans. He had the chance, but it was more important that he unfairly bash Trump for holding an opinion about how to best stop terrorism than speak out against radical ISLAM.This Twitter user @socalmike_SD makes a good point:His son was killed by radical Muslims..ppl Trump doesn't want here in the US..How is that shameful? Ridiculous https://t.co/BhaeZPuN99 Michael (@socalmike_SD) July 31, 2016Khan also asked Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to repudiate Trump, calling it a moral obligation and warning that failing to do so would be a burden on their souls that history would not forgive.Don t worry Khan. If you re looking for an ally in bringing immigrants to America, you ve found the right guy in Paul Ryan. While you re at it, why don t you ask Ryan how the UN can properly vet immigrants coming from Muslim majority nations who hate us In previous remarks, Trump had acknowledged the positive contributions of most Muslims, while focusing on the need to fight radical Islamic terror. In his speech after the Islamic terror attack on a gay nightclub last month in Orlando, for example, Trump said: We have Muslim communities in this country that are great, and we have to form that partnership. Last Thursday, Khan caused a sensation at the convention when he spoke alongside his wife, challenging Trump s proposed ban on Muslim immigration, saying: Have you even read the U.S. Constitution? You have sacrificed nothing and no one. By the way Khan Trump and his children have received death threats and threats of violence. Trump doesn t have to run for President of the United States. He s doing it because he loves our country. Despite what you and the Democrats would like low-information voters to believe, you don t have the corner on loving America Khan made no mention of radical Islam, or terror. His claim that the Constitution bars Trump s ban on Muslim immigration has also been disputed.Here are a few Muslims views on a temporary Muslim ban in America. Pay close attention to the last man of three who are being interviewed:Via: Breitbart News left-news

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Experts dispute Trump's assertion that U.S. nuclear arms capability is laggingWASHINGTON (Reuters) - While President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States must expand its nuclear arsenal, many experts say U.S. nuclear forces are unrivaled and will remain so as they undergo a modernization program that could cost more than $1 trillion. In an interview with Reuters on Thursday, Trump said the United States has “fallen behind on nuclear weapon capacity.” He pledged to ensure that, “We’re going to be at the top of the pack.” While Moscow currently deploys 200 more strategic nuclear warheads than the United States does, both countries are bound by the 2010 New START treaty to slash their deployed strategic warheads to no more than 1,550 each by February 2018, the lowest level in decades. The accord also limits their deployed land- and submarine-based missiles and nuclear-capable bombers. However, nuclear weapons experts say, the 30-year modernization program, which maintains many existing weapons and their computers, communications, electronics, and other systems, is more important than having as many warheads as Russia has. Trump “says we can’t fall behind. Fall behind who and how?” said Stephen Schwartz, an independent nuclear weapons expert. “It is not clear to me, and it’s not clear to many of my colleagues” what the president is talking about when he pledges to expand U.S. nuclear weapons capacity, Schwartz said. Moreover, the U.S. advantage is based not on the numbers of warheads it can field compared to Russia, but on more advanced delivery systems. Most of Moscow’s nuclear force - now being modernized, as well - is comprised of land-based ICBMs whose locations it discloses to Washington under arms control accords, said Schwartz, former publisher of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists leading journal. The United States maintains an “invulnerable” fleet of nuclear-armed submarines beneath the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans that are immune from detection, he said. In contrast, Russia’s accident-prone missile submarines rarely conduct their “deterrence patrols” far from their docks. In a fiscal 2012 report to Congress, the Pentagon assessed that even if Russia broke out of the limits imposed by the New START treaty and deployed more nuclear weapons, it could not gain strategic advantage over the United States. “The Russian Federation, therefore, would not be able to achieve a militarily significant advantage by any plausible expansion of its strategic nuclear forces, even in a cheating or breakout scenario under the New START Treaty,” the report said. Trump “clearly needs to get a briefing on the capacity of U.S. nuclear forces,” said Hans Kristensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, a leading arms control organization. The 30-year U.S. modernization program is intended to maintain the American advantage. It upgrades and extends the lives of every U.S. nuclear weapons system – intercontinental ballistic missiles, long-range bombers and submarines – and their warheads. In addition, the Pentagon has drawn up plans to replace many systems with a new bomber, new ballistic missile submarine, and new missiles. Many lawmakers and experts are concerned about the price tag of the effort, given the high cost of repairing and modernizing the country’s conventional military forces and the budgetary demands of non-military programs. The costs of the modernization program has been estimated at as much as $1 trillion over the next 30 years. But a report published this month by the Congressional Budget Office indicated that the overall cost is rising. Nuclear force plans set out by the Pentagon and the Energy Department – the caretaker of the U.S. nuclear arsenal – in their fiscal 2017 budget requests would cost an estimated $400 billion during only the 10-year period ending in fiscal 2026. politicsNews

experts dispute trump assertion nuclear arms capability laggingwashington reuters while president donald trump suggested united states must expand nuclear arsenal many experts say nuclear forces unrivaled remain undergo modernization program could cost trillion in interview reuters thursday trump said united states fallen behind nuclear weapon he pledged ensure we going top while moscow currently deploys strategic nuclear warheads united states countries bound new start treaty slash deployed strategic warheads february lowest level decades the accord also limits deployed missiles bombers however nuclear weapons experts say modernization program maintains many existing weapons computers communications electronics systems important many warheads russia trump says fall behind fall behind said stephen schwartz independent nuclear weapons expert it clear clear many colleagues president talking pledges expand nuclear weapons capacity schwartz said moreover advantage based numbers warheads field compared russia advanced delivery systems most moscow nuclear force modernized well comprised items whose locations discloses washington arms control accords said schwartz former publisher bulletin atomic scientists leading journal the united states maintains vulnerable fleet submarines beneath atlantic pacific oceans immune detection said in contrast russia missile submarines rarely conduct deterrence patrols far docks in fiscal report congress pentagon assessed even russia broke limits imposed new start treaty deployed nuclear weapons could gain strategic advantage united states the russian federation therefore would able achieve militarily significant advantage plausible expansion strategic nuclear forces even cheating breakout scenario new start treaty report said trump clearly needs get briefing capacity nuclear forces said hans kristensen director nuclear information project federation american scientists leading arms control organization the modernization program intended maintain american advantage it upgrades extends lives every nuclear weapons system intercontinental ballistic missiles bombers submarines warheads in addition pentagon drawn plans replace many systems new bomber new ballistic missile submarine new missiles many lawmakers experts concerned price tag effort given high cost repairing modernizing country conventional military forces budgetary demands programs the costs modernization program estimated much trillion next years but report published month congressional budget office indicated overall cost rising nuclear force plans set pentagon energy department caretaker nuclear arsenal fiscal budget requests would cost estimated billion period ending fiscal politicsnews

THE VIDEO LIBERALS Don’t Want You To See: LIL WAYNE Tells How A White Cop Saved His Life…”I Don’t Know What Racism Is”Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr, was being interviewed on Fox Sports 1 s show Undisputed in September when he said he had never dealt with racism .Here is the FOX Sports interview. Watch Lil Wayne say the media doesn t want to ask him about racism that he s faced, because he s blessed and that never faced racism in his life :Carter cited as evidence the fact that his concerts were attended by a lot of white fans. I thought that was clearly a message that were was no such thing as racism, he told host Skip Bayless.The New Orleans-born rapper came under fire on social media for his comments, but explained they had to do with the man who saved his life.Carter was just 12 years old when he accidentally shot himself in the chest.He was lying on the floor when police broke down his door, stepping over his body as they searched for guns and drugs.The cops who ran into the home were blacker than me , Carter said, but the one cop who stopped to check on him was white as snow .Carter said the man, who was known as Uncle Bob , chastised his fellow officers for leaving him. He then personally took Carter to the hospital. (He) stood there and waited until the doctor said He s gonna make it , Carter said.Watch Lil Wayne tell the story of how a cop as white as snow saved his life: Yeah, he was a cop, and my life was saved by a white man. I don t know what racism is, he added.Still Carter acknowledged that despite what he told Bayless on Undisputed, there is such thing as racism.However, he reiterated that when he looks out from the stage, he sees all colors. It s the world out there. It s not a certain part or a certain kind or a certain culture or whatever of people, it s people those people out there in that crowd, Carter said. I m blessed to have that opportunity, so with that said I can only be honest with such a thing, I have never witnessed racism. Daily MailLil Wayne allowed Nightline to interview him last year. Nightline hosts were clearly disappointed when they didn t get the answers they had hoped for from him. When Nightline host Lindsey Davis attempted to label him as a misogynist, and a sexist, he made it clear her labels were of no consequence to him. When she asked him about his relationship with weed, Lil Wayne surprised her by saying that in his life, God came first, then family, his kids, then music and last of all weed. The interview ended when Lil Wayne got angry as Davis seemed offended that he was unwilling to buy into the Black Lives Matter movement being pushed by Barack Obama: left-news

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FLASHBACK…UNDERCOVER VIDEO SHOWS HILLARY Telling Top Donor She Stopped Using Email Because Of So Many Investigations: “Why would I want to do email? Can you imagine?”This is a shocking story of corruption and collusion even for a Clinton. Hillary should ve been locked up for this one but instead, her campaign finance director takes the fall. How ironic that Hillary would admit to a top donor that she doesn t do emails because of being under so many investigations. That must be a badge of honor for a Democrat .No matter the size of the scandal, Hillary and Bill always find some magical way to escape prosecution. The scandal seen in the undercover video below shows movie producer Peter Paul discussing emails with Hillary Clinton. Paul claims he spent $2 million to produce a major fundraising event for Hillary. Peter Paul admits he hosted the event in order to gain access to the Clintons. The campaign laws that were in effect at that time limited campaign gifts to $2,000.Watch Peter Paul s stunning story below:Peter Paul s whistleblower site explains the timeline and the significance of the smoking gun video.After [Paul] began to blow the whistle in March, 2001, to four US prosecutors on Hillary s role in the false FEC reports filed by her campaign that hid more than $1.2 million in his expenditures, the Attorney General[ s office ] launched a four year investigation leading to the indictment and trial of Hillary s finance director, David Rosen, in May 2005, for election law fraud. Rosen was solely indicted for providing information that only he knew was false, to Hillary s treasurer for reporting to the FEC The Federal Judge, Howard Matz, (appointed by the Clintons in 1998) who officiated over the subsequent trial of Rosen in Los Angeles, made ethically questionable statements to the jury, prior to the commencement of the trial, stating unequivocally that Hillary Clinton was not involved in any direct way whatsoever in the illegal fundraiser On Fox News in 2005, Doug Schoen, a former Clinton adviser, said that, The prosecutors and defense attorneys said she is not involved Prosecutors made the decision that Mr. Rosen should be tried, it s a fact-based case. It has nothing to do with Senator Clinton. The video appears to directly counter these assertions and instead links Hillary and her aide to the planning of the fundraiser. Hillary Clinton is not a part of this case In fact, if Clinton participated in the planning of the fundraising event, it: would make Paul s substantial contributions a direct donation to her Senate campaign rather than her joint fundraising committee, violating federal statutes that limit hard money contributions to a candidate to $2,000 per person. Knowingly accepting or soliciting $25,000 or more in a calendar year is a felony carrying a prison sentence of up to five years In the tape, Clinton is heard via speakerphone thanking Paul, business partner Stan Lee and other colleagues for their efforts in putting together the fundraiser She also describes the role of longtime aide Kelly Craighead as assisting in day-to-day involvement in preparation for the event as her liaison with Paul and his producers Craighead, Clinton says, talks all the time with Paul, so she ll be the person to convey whatever I need. The aide s hands-on role is significant, because the law also implicates a candidate if any of his or her agents are involved in coordinating expenditures with a donor In another portion of the tape, Clinton is heard discussing her direct solicitation of a large contribution from the entertainer Cher. Paul s legal team, the U.S. Justice Foundation, argues the value of Cher s performance alone vastly exceeded the FEC limits The Hillary Clinton Felony Video The video itself is fascinating. The preface to the tape states that it shows Hillary Clinton in the process of committing at least four or five felonies under federal election law -Via: Doug Ross JournalPeter Paul filed and won a civil suit against the Clinton s in 2010. The segment below is from the Supreme Court precedent setting film Hillary The Movie by Citizens United, shows the polygraph test taken by Hillary s largest donor, Peter Paul, corroborating his claims the Clintons promised to have Bill Clinton work with his public company in exchange for Paul paying more than $1.2 million to elect Hillary to her first political office. This video supports the allegations in the civil fraud suit filed by Paul in 2003 and settled with the Clintons in 2010. politics

video shows hillary telling top donor she stopped using email because of so many investigations why would i want email can imagine this shocking story corruption collusion even clinton hillary locked one instead campaign finance director takes fall how ironic hillary would admit top donor emails many investigations that must badge honor democrat matter size scandal hillary bill always find magical way escape prosecution the scandal seen undercover video shows movie producer peter paul discussing emails hillary clinton paul claims spent million produce major fundraising event hillary peter paul admits hosted event order gain access clinton the campaign laws effect time limited campaign gifts peter paul stunning story peter paul whistleblower site explains timeline significance smoking gun paul began blow whistle march four us prosecutors hillary role false fec reports filed campaign hid million expenditures attorney general office launched four year investigation leading indictment trial hillary finance director david rosen may election law fraud rosen solely indicted providing information knew false hillary treasurer reporting fec the federal judge howard math appointed clinton officiated subsequent trial rosen los angeles made ethically questionable statements jury prior commencement trial stating unequivocally hillary clinton involved direct way whatsoever illegal fundraiser on fox news doug school former clinton adviser said the prosecutors defense attorneys said involved prosecutors made decision rosen tried case it nothing senator clinton the video appears directly counter assertions instead links hillary aide planning fundraiser hillary clinton part case in fact clinton participated planning fundraising event would make paul substantial contributions direct donation senate campaign rather joint fundraising committee violating federal statutes limit hard money contributions candidate per person knowingly accepting soliciting calendar year felony carrying prison sentence five years in tape clinton heard via speakerphone thanking paul business partner stan lee colleagues efforts putting together fundraiser she also describes role longtime aide kelly trailhead assisting involvement preparation event liaison paul producers trailhead clinton says talks time paul person convey whatever i need the aide role significant law also implicated candidate agents involved coordinating expenditures donor in another portion tape clinton heard discussing direct solicitation large contribution entertainer cher paul legal team justice foundation argues value cher performance alone vastly exceeded fec limits the hillary clinton felony video the video fascinating the preface tape states shows hillary clinton process committing least four five colonies federal election law doug ross journalpeter paul filed civil suit clinton the segment supreme court precedent setting film hillary the movie citizens united shows polygraph test taken hillary largest donor peter paul corroborating claims clinton promised bill clinton work public company exchange paul paying million elect hillary first political office this video supports allegations civil fraud suit filed paul settled clinton politics

CROOKED HILLARY LIES AGAIN…This Is Becoming An Everyday OccurrenceHillary Clinton was asked a question about the FBI contacting her or her representatives and gave a flat out lie does she not know Americans read and watch the news? This is nutty behavior! Granny needs to get a grip and come clean!Does Hillary Clinton figure she can say whatever she wants as long as it s not exposed as a lie that same day?On Tuesday, MSNBC s Andrea Mitchell asked her outright: Have you been contacted or your representatives contacted by the FBI to set up an interview over her e-mail mess?Clinton gave a flat no. Two days later, news broke that the FBI has already interviewed Clinton s closest confidant, Huma Abedin, and other top aides. And officials close to the probe say Hillary s to be interviewed in the next few weeks which means she s surely been contacted.READ MORE: NYPpolitics

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Israel wants to build 'Trump station' near Western WallJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel wants to name a train station after Donald Trump to thank him for recognizing Jerusalem as its capital, but the site of the planned building could be as divisive as the U.S. president s declaration. Transport Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday he had chosen a proposed subway stop near the Western Wall in Jerusalem s Old City - right in the middle of the area that the Palestinians want as their own future capital. I have decided to name the Western Wall station ... after U.S. President Donald Trump for his courageous and historic decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the Jewish people and the State of Israel, Katz said in a statement. The envisaged underground extension of a high-speed rail link between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is still on the drawing board and a transport ministry spokeswoman said other departments still needed to approve it. The announcement was quickly condemned by Palestinian leaders already angered by Trump s Dec. 6 decision to overturn decades of U.S. policy on the city. The Israeli extremist government is trying to race against time to impose facts on the ground in the city of Jerusalem, Wasel Abu Youssef, a member of the Palestine Liberation Organization s Executive Committee, told Reuters. Trump has said he was simply acknowledged the reality on the ground by recognizing Jerusalem as Israel s capital - but the Palestinians and most world powers have said he undermined the long-held position that Jerusalem s status must be settled by future negotiations. A ministry spokeswoman said the proposed station and underground extension still required the approval of various governmental planning committees, and gave no date for when a final go-ahead might be given. She said she did not know where funds for the estimated $700-million rail add-on would come from. Israel considers all of Jerusalem its capital. Palestinians want East Jerusalem - among whose shrines is Islam s third-holiest mosque, Al-Aqsa - as the capital of a state they seek in the occupied West Bank and in the Gaza Strip. worldnews

israel wants build station near western walljerusalem reuters israel wants name train station donald trump thank recognizing jerusalem capital site planned building could divisive president declaration transport minister israel katz said wednesday chosen proposed subway stop near western wall jerusalem old city right middle area palestinians want future capital i decided name western wall station president donald trump courageous historic decision recognize jerusalem capital jewish people state israel katz said statement the envisaged underground extension rail link tel aviv jerusalem still drawing board transport ministry spokeswoman said departments still needed approve the announcement quickly condemned palestinian leaders already angered trump decision overturn decades policy city the israeli extremist government trying race time impose facts ground city jerusalem weasel abu yourself member palestine liberation organization executive committee told reuters trump said simply acknowledged reality ground recognizing jerusalem israel capital palestinians world powers said undermined position jerusalem status must settled future negotiations a ministry spokeswoman said proposed station underground extension still required approval various governmental planning committees gave date final might given she said know funds estimated rail would come israel considers jerusalem capital palestinians want east jerusalem among whose shrines islam mosque capital state seek occupied west bank gaza strip worldnews

OBAMA RELEASES 15 More Dangerous Terrorists To Go Commit More Terror…Bin Laden Bodyguard Included! [Video]Osama Bin Laden s bodyguard and 14 other terrorists were released to the UAE today more insanity from Obama!Government News

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Senator Warren calls on Fed to remove Wells Fargo board membersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren called on Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to remove members of Wells Fargo & Co’s board after revelations the company improperly charged customers for auto insurance. In a letter sent Friday to Yellen, Warren, a Democrat, said the recent revelation of more improper charges at the bank indicates “deep risk management problems,” and called for the removal of all board members who served from 2011 to 2015, when the activity reportedly occurred. The New York Times reported Friday that more than 800,000 Wells Fargo customers were charged for auto insurance they did not request. politicsNews

senator warren calls fed remove wells cargo board memberswashington reuters senator elizabeth warren called federal reserve chair janet ellen remove members wells cargo co board revelations company improperly charged customers auto insurance in letter sent friday ellen warren democrat said recent revelation improper charges bank indicates deep risk management problems called removal board members served activity reportedly occurred the new york times reported friday wells cargo customers charged auto insurance request politicsnews

Obama Delivers The PERFECT Trump Insult That Will Make Republicans CryPresident Barack Obama is sick and tired of talking about Republican nominee, and he didn t hesitate to let everyone know how eager he is for Trump to disappear from the political limelight.While on his 16-day vacation in Martha s Vineyard, Obama took a short break to join Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton at a fundraiser and honored everyone in attendance with an insult the GOP will never forget. Speaking to the 60 donors in attendance, Obama said: I know this is not an audience where I need to make a hard sell. To some degree, I had you at hello when it comes for voting for Hillary. Then Obama laid down some cold truth for the Republican party Trump is doing such a good job at destroying himself that no one needs to spend time and energy making a case against him: Frankly, I m tired of talking about her opponent. I don t have to make the case against her opponent, because every time he talks, he makes the case against his own candidacy. Ouch. The GOP knows this is true, too they are currently planning on dumping Trump if he can t stay on message and turn his campaign around. Without a doubt, Obama s words are going to hit too close to home.Obama also spoke about the GOP s unrelenting negative campaign against Clinton, and urged Americans to continue to take this election seriously and be fierce in getting their fellow Americans to the polls to vote against Trump, even though numerous sources report that Trump s campaign is tanking. Obama warned that this is no time to relax: If we are not running scared until the day after the election, we are going to be making a grave mistake. If we do our job, then Hillary will be elected president of the United States. But if we do not do our jobs, then it s still possible for her to lose. When I say do our jobs, what I mean is we are going to have to continue to be engaged, we are going to continue to have to write checks, we are going to continue to have to make phone calls and rally people behind her candidacy. Obama doubled down and said We have to be aggressive in our campaign for 80 days and that s not a lot, but when you think about the stakes, there s nothing more important. Featured image via Pool and Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesNews

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In election upset, Trump finds pockets of Latino supportMIAMI (Reuters) - Latinos angered by Donald Trump’s tough stance on immigration could have been the Republican candidate’s biggest obstacle on the road to the White House. As it turned out, the brash New York businessman won enough Hispanic votes in Tuesday’s election to defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton, with some Hispanics who supported him citing everything from ambivalence on immigration to conservative values and job growth. Reuters/Ipsos Election Day polling showed 28 percent of America’s Hispanic voters cast ballots for Trump, compared to 66 percent for Clinton, putting him on a par with Republican Mitt Romney’s performance with the group in 2012. That outcome helped Trump upset Clinton in the critical battleground state of Florida, where he won 31 percent of Latino voters, while fending off challenges in border states such as Texas and Arizona. Trump’s win on Tuesday came as a blow to pro-immigrant advocates who had been hoping that his calls for mass deportations of undocumented foreigners, as well as a massive border wall with Mexico, would drive Latinos to the polls against him in a showcase of rising Hispanic political power. “In our point of view, Latinos did their part to stop Trump,” said Frank Sharry, executive director of immigrants’ rights group America’s Voice. But he added: “There’s going to be a lot of finger pointing.” On the streets of Miami overnight Tuesday, celebrations by Latino Trump supporters offered a glimpse of his appeal. “He supports my values,” said Humberto Quintero, 55, a Venezuelan-American who was among a large crowd celebrating outside Versailles Restaurant in a Cuban neighborhood in Miami, as cars passed honking their horns. He said Trump’s promise to restore American manufacturing jobs was also an important issue for him. “When I was young, everything was made in America,” Quintero said. “Now everything is made in China.” He said he also backed Trump’s plan for a wall. “In your house you don’t let everybody come inside without your permission,” he said. Hispanics made up 17.6 of the U.S. population in 2015, up 12 percent from 2012, according to the U.S. Census, making them the country’s largest ethnic minority. By 2060, more than one-in-four people in America will be Latino. President Barack Obama won 70 percent of the Latino vote during his 2012 re-election bid while his challenger Romney took 28 percent, the same as Trump this time around. Trump’s relationship with Hispanic voters started on an awkward footing when he began his campaign in June 2015, calling for tighter borders and accusing Mexico of sending rapists and drug dealers into the United States. He insisted he would force Mexico to pay for a multi-billion-dollar wall along the border to keep unwanted foreigners out of the United States, and vowed to round up and deport the 11 million undocumented immigrants already in the country. Those positions, which became a cornerstone of his campaign, resonated badly on Tuesday with many voters along the U.S. side of the Mexican border. “When he said the Mexicans were rapists and all this, drug dealers and stuff, it did kind of hit a chord,” said Jazmin Gonzalez, 31, a Mexican-American from the Barrio Logan neighborhood in San Diego who voted for Clinton. “We know our people.” Miguel Perez, 49, a maintenance engineer in Southern California who came to the United States from Mexico when he was 10, said he also voted for Clinton on Tuesday - mainly just to stop Trump. “I would have voted for Donald Duck if I had to,” he said after casting his ballot at San Ysidro High School near the border with Mexico. Clinton had sought to contrast her campaign with Trump’s by advocating for a path to citizenship for most undocumented immigrants living in the country. She also hired immigrant activists for her campaign and featured undocumented immigrants at rallies. But she and the Democratic Party had at times raised the ire of Latino activists by focusing too heavily on bashing Trump while putting forward less-than-substantive efforts to appeal directly to Latinos, and rejecting pressure to name an Hispanic running mate. Clinton’s socially progressive platform, including her support of abortion rights, also may have rankled some religious conservatives within the Hispanic community. Lilian Enriquez, 45, a pastor who voted in Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, declined to say who she supported. But she said her vote was based largely on her sense of morality. “The United States is a country that has been cheapened morally, and I do not want to see ... people living a way that goes against the way of God,” she said. Activist groups wanted to boost turnout among Latinos this year but figures are not yet in. In 2008, less than half of Latinos who were eligible to cast ballots actually did – and the rate dipped in 2012, according to the census. In contrast, the voting rates for white and black voters were both well over 60 percent. politicsNews

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Trump Staff Defends Shoving Breitbart Reporter By Saying They Thought She Was LiberalWhile most Republicans spend their time taking verbal jabs at mainstream reporters (read: not Fox News pundits) who dare to ask them tough questions, Donald Trump s campaign has taken to physically assaulting them. And it s getting worse by the day.In a glimpse of what Trump s presidency may look like should he win, his entourage refused to take responsibility for violently shoving a female reporter at a campaign rally because they thought she was part of the liberal media. They did, however, express remorse after learning she was from conservative website Breitbart. Apparently, violence against reporters is okay, but only if they aren t well-known Trump cheerleaders.Reporters identified Trump s campaign manager Corey Lewandowski after he grabbed Breitbart journalist Michelle Fields arm and tried to throw her to the ground. According to her boyfriend and colleague Jamie Weinstein from the Daily Caller, Trump s thugs retaliated after Fields tried to ask Trump a tough question. Trump always surrounds himself w thugs. Tonight thug Corey Lewandowski tried to pull my gf @MichelleFields to ground when she asked tough q Jamie Weinstein (@Jamie_Weinstein) March 9, 2016Instead of apologizing, or better yet, resigning, Lewandowski excused his actions by saying he simply used violence against the wrong person.Lewandowski s explanation to Boyle, said these sources, was that he and Fields had never met before and that he didn t recognize her as a Breitbart reporter, instead mistaking her for an adversarial member of the mainstream media.The admission confirms what many on-lookers have known for quite some time: It s open season on people who speak out against Trump or his campaign. Recently, Trump s secret service detail, nicknamed by appalled critics as Trump s SS, choke-slammed a TIME magazine photographer when he stepped outside of the pen Trump keeps journalists in at his rally. (Yes, he really does this.) Trump has also made comments about opening up libel laws to go destroy journalists who write things that are negative about him.Adding some bitter irony to all of this is the fact that Breitbart has been a shameless promoter of Trump since the word go. At times there homepage is devoted solely to singing Trump s praises. So the question became, how would they respond to this flagrant act of violence towards one of their journalists? The answer was: Throw Fields under the bus.Rather than stand up for one of their employees, the staff at Breitbart have at various times called into question the veracity of her claims. Breitbart writers went full-false flag on their own reporter. Here s Fields colleague explicitly calling her a liar on Twitter.Indeed, Breitbart s CEO hinted that Fields was not telling the truth about their beloved candidate as well, saying only that if someone did grab her, then they should apologize. So much for standing up for your employees, huh? (UPDATE: After wide-spread condemnation from journalists standing in solidarity with Fields, Breitbart reportedly suspended Patrick Howley.)Breitbart readers, naturally, weren t much more sympathetic. After Fields penned a (very careful) essay on what happened to her, this sexist screed became the number one comment.Breitbart has made a name for itself for its use of bullying and mudslinging as a business model. They frequently post stories targeting non-public figures and use their frenzied hate mob readers as a personal army to attack liberals or critics. Fields certainly doesn t deserve the violence she experienced from Trump s staff, nor the ugly backlash she s getting from her own readers, but it s not surprising. She works for a company that routinely attacks female journalists, anti-Trump conservatives, and liberals of all stripes. Her audience is primed for this sort of hate-filled dog piling. The fact that Breitbart can t even stand up for one of their own speaks volumes.Featured image via Gage Skidmore/FlickrNews

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Ammon Bundy Has Suddenly Had A Change Of Heart About That Whole ‘Dying For Freedom’ ThingOn Tuesday night, seven of the Bundy militants that were previously occupying the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon were arrested by authorities. What started as a traffic stop devolved into a gunfight with the FBI, in which the blue tarp man, LaVoy Finicum, was killed. The five remaining militants with Bundy, one of whom was wounded but survived, were promptly arrested. There were two other militants that were arrested in separate incidents from the one that involved gunfire.That s when it seemed things suddenly became all too real for Ammon Bundy. He, along with his fellow rebels, was arraigned in federal court and held without bail while awaiting trial. The sudden realization of what was happening appeared to knock some sense into his head, prompting Ammon Bundy to call on the remaining militants at the refuge to surrender and leave the compound.Through attorney, Ammon Bundy is telling remaining occupiers in Burns to "Go home. Hug your families. Let us take it from here." Jamie Wilson (@JWilsonreporter) January 27, 2016FBI Special Agent in Charge Greg Bretzing commented that the militants were given ample opportunities to leave the occupation peacefully. Instead, they have chosen to threaten and intimidate the America they claim to love, he said in a statement during a press conference regarding the arrests and shooting Wednesday.The remaining militants had previously made statements that they were going to resist arrest, with one of them recording a statement that he was going to die fighting while everyone was watching.A check on the militant s YouTube channel shows new video from the compound uploaded as of 1 hour ago at the time of approximately 8:15 pm EST on 1/27, with a live stream scheduled later. From videos uploaded previously, it seems that there is still a small group remaining on-site.Sheriff Dave Ward also made an emotional appeal for an end to the occupation:This has been tearing our community apart. It s time for everyone in this illegal occupation to move on. It doesn t have to be bloodshed in our community. If we have issues with the way things are going in our government, we have a responsibility as citizens to act on them in an appropriate manner. We don t arm up and rebel. We work through the appropriate channels.Source: opb.orgThere are only two ways to end this now. Hopefully the remaining few realize their lives are not worth throwing away.Featured image via flickrNews

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Here’s What Beyoncé Has Done For The Homeless While Supposed Christians Tear Her DownIt looks as though the conservative target of choice this week to throw all their blind rage at is legendary artist Beyonc . After all, she had the audacity to perform at the Super Bowl and sing a song that points out police brutality. Something many conservatives don t want to admit actually exists against people of color.However, as they want to go after Beyonc for being a woman of color with a powerful platform to get an important message across, what exactly are these conservatives doing to make the world a better place? Because as far as I can tell, Beyonc has actually been the one doing just that for a long, long time.As Beyonc uses her success to spread awareness, she s also using her earnings to make sure the homeless in Houston have a place to live. In fact, she gave $7 million over several years to help fund Knowles Temenos Place Apartments which helps house those who have been displaced. She, alongside her family and fellow Destiny s Child alum Kelly Roland, began this project in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.In Houston, it s actually illegal to feed the homeless. On top of that, it s illegal for the homeless to go in search of food for themselves. It s seems as if it s a pretty heartless society, and Beyonc is actually stepping up where society has let these people down.Texas, that prides itself of on conservatism, even more so on their conservative Christianity, is letting their citizens down. While they love to boast that they re welcoming to business, they clearly are not welcome to much of anything else. Well, at least if you don t have money. However, part of being good Christians should be adhering to the teachings of the Bible, something Beyonc seems to have actually taken to heart by taking action. After all, in the Bible, Jesus told everyone to take care of the sick and shelter the needy. Conservatives have seemed to have lost that message somewhere along the way while they were hating immigrants, the poor and needy, and while telling sick people if they can t afford healthcare, well, too bad.So, maybe next time, before criticizing someone for performing and speaking truth to power on a stage being broadcast around the world, just because it s difficult for you to hear and wrap your head around. Maybe, just maybe, listen to what s being said. Maybe, just maybe, realize there s an epidemic of police brutality that makes all the good officers look bad as well, and something needs to be done. And maybe, just maybe, realize the person who you are criticizing is a person you should emulate and appreciate for all they are doing for communities, those around her, and pretty much all of society. Then maybe, just maybe, you ll see something you ve never seen before faith, hope and love. The pillars of the Christian faith that conservatives boast so proudly, but have failed at actually achieving.Featured image: Wikimedia CommonsNews

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TWITTER USERS Post Hilarious Responses To Russia’s Ban On Gay Images Of PutinHere s the original post by the Washington Post:It s now illegal in Russia to share an image of Putin as a gay clown https://t.co/trihoOp6nt Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 5, 2017Here are some of the hilarious responses:Huh. Is this illegal? pic.twitter.com/ZIK2xBHslt Jessica (@NoFascistsPls) April 5, 2017Like this? pic.twitter.com/YNa6CB61ML B3r$A (@ScamGoggles) April 6, 2017What about this pic.twitter.com/LlA6cEV6KT Jessica (@NoFascistsPls) April 5, 2017Really? Because I like this one. pic.twitter.com/ZiEVbUddqr Lisa Stewart (@holachola) April 6, 2017Or this? pic.twitter.com/29syZcNkbt Jessica (@NoFascistsPls) April 5, 2017Well, the demand for gay Putin clowns just went up. I m gonna capitalize on this meme. pic.twitter.com/iD2wST92q9 Tyler (@Dy5function) April 5, 2017Here ya go.Courtesy of https://t.co/tJWNKZbBEv pic.twitter.com/Bi0VGOKe4a Stranger Thingamabob (@MikeyMooseNC) April 5, 2017politics

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FEAR MONGERING MEDIA: Illegals Cancel Food Stamps…Fear ArrestThe fear mongering Washington Post gives you a bleeding heart story that should outrage you BECAUSE NOT ONE ILLEGAL WAS INTERVIEWED FOR THIS STORY! THEY EVEN CHANGED THE TITLE TO BE EVEN MORE ALARMING: THIS IS THE FIRST TITLE: HERE S THE SECOND SCARIER TITLE: THE WASHINGTON POST EVEN ADMITS THEY HAVE NO FIRST HAND INTERVIEWS WITH ILLEGALS WHO ARE AFRAID:The evidence is still anecdotal and The Washington Post was unable to speak directly with immigrants who chose to cancel their SNAP benefits.Luisa Fortin sometimes sits up at night, wondering what her clients are eating. She is the SNAP Outreach Coordinator for the Chattanooga Food Bank but lately she has done less outreaching.Her families, working immigrants in northwest Georgia, are spooked by the political climate, Fortin said. Increasingly, she s being asked to explain how food stamps may impact immigration status, if not to outright cancel family food benefits.Since mid-January, five of Fortin s families have withdrawn from the SNAP program. One, the single mother of three citizen daughters, had fled to Georgia to escape an abusive husband. Another, two green-card holders with four young children, were thinking of taking on third jobs to compensate for the lost benefits. These families represent a small fraction of Fortin s caseload she estimates she has signed 200 immigrant families up for SNAP over the past six months but based on the calls she gets from other clients, she fears more cancellations are imminent. I get calls from concerned parents all the time: should I take my kids out of the program? Fortin said. They re risking hunger out of fear and my heart just breaks for them. Chattanooga is not an outlier here, either.In the two months since President Trump s inauguration, food banks and hunger advocates around the country have noted a decline in the number of eligible immigrants applying for SNAP and an uptick in immigrants seeking to withdraw from the program.WAPO GOES ON TO DISPLAY A VIDEO WITH A PHOTO OF STATS ON ILLEGALS IN THE U.S.: Thanks to the WashPo for writing a story that intends to highlight the terrible Trump administration but instead shows us that people who ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE LIVING HERE are not only living here illegally but also (until now) have felt free to take the taxpayer-funded benefits that we were assured by liberals that they weren t getting! Read more: WaPopolitics

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BREAKING UDATE: IRAN CONFIRMS $1.7 BILLION Was RANSOM Payment For Prisoners And NOT Part Of “Nuclear Deal” ORIGINAL STORY: OBAMA AND KERRY Agree To Give Iran $1.7 BILLION U.S. Taxpayer Dollars As “Settlement”Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!The United States sent Iran $400 million in debt plus $1.3 billion in interest, and the money was disbursed as a ransom payment for four American hostages of the Islamic regime, a top Iranian commander said Wednesday afternoon. Therefore, the U.S. paid the Iranian regime $425 million dollars per American hostage, according to the commander. The annulment of sanctions against Iran s Bank Sepah and reclaiming of $1.7mln of Iran s frozen assets after 36 years showed that the US doesn t understand anything but the language of force, said Iranian Basij Commander Brig Gen Mohammed Reza Naqdi, addressing his forces in Tehran. This money was returned for the freedom of the US spy and it was not related to the (nuclear) negotiations, he claimed, according to state-controlled Fars News Agency.Four Americans who were held hostage by the Islamic Republic Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, Pastor Saeed Abedini, and Nosratollah Khosrawi Roudsari (who decided to stay in Iran) were part of the deal that included the ransom payment, along with the release of seven Iranians who were sitting in American jails on charges of thwarting international sanctions, and the delisting of 14 Iranian nationals from Interpol s Red List, which seeks international criminals for extradition.A fifth American, Matthew Trevithick, who was imprisoned by Tehran, was also released, but under the terms of a separate deal, according to reports.The U.S. State Department tells Breitbart News that the payment to Iran was separate but simultaneous, and not a ransom. We did not pay ransom to secure the return of these Americans. The funds that were transferred to Iran were part of a separate but simultaneous arrangement we agreed to with Iran related to the U.S.-Iran Claims Tribunal at the Hague, a State Department spokesperson told Breitbart News late Wednesday.State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters earlier on Wednesday in Washington that no ransom was paid, rejecting the remarks of the Iranian commander. There was no bribe, there was no ransom, there was nothing paid to secure the return of these Americans who were, by the way, not spies. We ve spoken to this in the days after their release on Sunday morning in great detail about how this process worked. There was this consular channel that was opened up to secure their release, Toner said. Via: Breitbart NewsHere is the question we posed after discovering the interesting timing of this $1.7 BILLION payment to Iran while 4 American prisoners were being simultaneously released:Was this transfer of funds to a terrorist state (via the American taxpayer), the REAL reason the prisoners (hostages) Iran was holding were suddenly released? Did the incompetent Obama-Kerry duo use this settlement as a bargaining chip to make it appear as though freeing these hostages was part of the Iran nuclear deal all along? This is absolutely sickening The United States and Iran on Sunday settled a longstanding claim at the Hague, releasing to Tehran $400 million in funds frozen since 1981 plus $1.3 billion in interest, the State Department said.The funds were part of a trust fund once used by Iran to purchase military equipment from the United States but which was tied up for decades in litigation at the Iran-US Claims Tribunal.The settlement announcement was made after Tehran released five American detainees in a prisoner swap as a nuclear deal was implemented. Via: Business Insider left-news

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U.N. chief, Security Council call on Myanmar to end violenceUNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday urged Myanmar authorities to end violence against the majority-Buddhist country s Rohingya Muslims that has forced some 400,000 people to flee to Bangladesh. Guterres said the situation in Myanmar s western state of Rakhine was best described as ethnic cleansing. When one-third of the Rohingya population had to flee the country, could you find a better word to describe it? he told a news conference. I call on the Myanmar authorities to suspend military action, end the violence, uphold the rule of law, and recognize the right of return of all those who had to leave the country, said Guterres, adding that he had spoken several times with Myanmar s national leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. The exodus of refugees, sparked by the security forces fierce response to a series of Rohingya militant attacks on Aug. 25, is the most pressing problem Suu Kyi has faced since becoming leader last year. The government says it is targeting terrorists, while refugees say the offensive aims to push Rohingya out of Myanmar. The 15-member Security Council met behind closed doors on Wednesday, at the request of Sweden and Britain, to discuss the crisis for the second time since it began and agreed to publicly condemn the situation. The council expressed concern about reports of excessive violence during the security operations and called for immediate steps to end the violence in Rakhine, de-escalate the situation, re-establish law and order, ensure the protection of civilians ... and resolve the refugee problem. British U.N. Ambassador Matthew Rycroft said it was the first statement from the Security Council on Myanmar in nine years. Such statements have to be agreed by consensus and Russia and China have traditionally protected Myanmar from any action. Myanmar said last week it was negotiating with Russia and China to ensure they blocked any censure by the Security Council over the violence in Rakhine state. The United Nations top human rights official earlier this week denounced Myanmar for conducting a cruel military operation against the Rohingya, branding it a textbook example of ethnic cleansing. Suu Kyi has canceled a trip to the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week to deal with the crisis. Rycroft said two high-level meetings on Myanmar were due to be held during the gathering of world leaders at the United Nations. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic, Guterres said. This is a dramatic tragedy. People are dying and suffering in horrible numbers and we need to stop it. worldnews

chief security council call myanmar end violenceunited nations reuters antonio guerre security council wednesday urged myanmar authorities end violence country rohingya muslims forced people flee bangladesh guerre said situation myanmar western state machine best described ethnic cleansing when rohingya population flee country could find better word describe told news conference i call myanmar authorities suspend military action end violence uphold rule law recognize right return leave country said guerre adding spoken several times myanmar national leader sung san sup kyi the exodus refugees sparked security forces fierce response series rohingya militant attacks pressing problem sup kyi faced since becoming leader last year the government says targeting terrorists refugees say offensive aims push rohingya myanmar the security council met behind closed doors wednesday request sweden britain discuss crisis second time since began agreed publicly condemn situation the council expressed concern reports excessive violence security operations called immediate steps end violence machine situation law order ensure protection civilians resolve refugee problem british ambassador matthew rycroft said first statement security council myanmar nine years such statements agreed consensus russia china traditionally protected myanmar action myanmar said last week negotiating russia china ensure blocked censure security council violence machine state the united nations top human rights official earlier week denounced myanmar conducting cruel military operation rohingya branding textbook example ethnic cleansing sup kyi canceled trip general assembly new york next week deal crisis rycroft said two meetings myanmar due held gathering world leaders united nations the humanitarian situation catastrophic guerre said this dramatic tragedy people dying suffering horrible numbers need stop worldnews

FBI to recommend no charges in Clinton email probe, director saysWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI will recommend to the Justice Department that no charges be filed over Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said on Tuesday, lifting a cloud of uncertainty looming over her White House campaign. The agency found evidence of “extremely careless” handling of emails by Clinton, and that at least 110 emails contained classified information at the time they were sent, said Comey, announcing the result of a yearlong investigation. But the FBI concluded that “no reasonable prosecutor” would bring charges against Clinton, he said. “Although the Department of Justice makes final decisions on matters like this, we are expressing to Justice our view that no charges are appropriate in this case,” Comey told reporters in Washington. His recommendation will likely stand. The country’s top prosecutor, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, said on Friday she will accept the recommendations of career prosecutors and the FBI director on whether to charge Clinton for mishandling emails. The FBI probe has dogged the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s campaign for the past year and has contributed to her low poll ratings on honesty and trustworthiness. Republicans pointed to the controversy as evidence that Clinton considered herself above the law. Donald Trump, Clinton’s Republican rival for the Nov. 8 election, has hammered her on the issue, saying the investigation should disqualify Clinton from being president. On Tuesday, he said the FBI decision was unfair. “The system is rigged,” he said on Twitter. “As usual, bad judgment.” The FBI has been investigating whether Clinton broke the law as result of a personal email server kept in her Chappaqua, New York, home while she was secretary of state from 2009 to 2013. One of the questions is whether she mishandled classified information on the server. Clinton has repeatedly said she never sent or received classified information on her private server. She had a voluntary 3-1/2-hour interview with the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Saturday in Washington. Comey said, however, there was “evidence of potential violations of the statutes regarding the handling of classified information.” But he said the FBI did not find that Clinton or her colleagues intended to violate the law, and there was no “intentional misconduct” by her lawyers who sorted her emails. He said her staff should have known the server was in an improper place for her emails. Comey also said there was no evidence that anyone had hacked Clinton’s communications, although it was possible. Republican lawmakers have called for an independent investigation, saying they do not trust the Justice Department to handle the inquiry with impartiality. Republican criticism increased after Clinton’s husband, former President Bill Clinton, met privately with Lynch last week. Lynch later said she regretted the meeting and the two did not discuss the investigation. politicsNews

fbi recommend charges clinton email probe director sayswashington reuters the fbi recommend justice department charges filed hillary clinton use private email server secretary state agency director james come said tuesday lifting cloud uncertainty looming white house campaign the agency found evidence extremely careless handling emails clinton least emails contained classified information time sent said come announcing result yearning investigation but fbi concluded reasonable prosecutor would bring charges clinton said although department justice makes final decisions matters like expressing justice view charges appropriate case come told reporters washington his recommendation likely stand the country top prosecutor attorney general rosetta lynch said friday accept recommendations career prosecutors fbi director whether charge clinton mishandling emails the fbi probe dogged presumptive democratic presidential nominee campaign past year contributed low poll ratings honesty trustworthiness republicans pointed controversy evidence clinton considered law donald trump clinton republican rival election hammered issue saying investigation disqualify clinton president on tuesday said fbi decision unfair the system rigged said twitter as usual bad the fbi investigating whether clinton broke law result personal email server kept chappaqua new york home secretary state one questions whether mishandled classified information server clinton repeatedly said never sent received classified information private server she voluntary interview federal bureau investigation saturday washington come said however evidence potential violations statutes regarding handling classified but said fbi find clinton colleagues intended violate law intentional misconduct lawyers sorted emails he said staff known server improper place emails come also said evidence anyone hacked clinton communications although possible republican lawmakers called independent investigation saying trust justice department handle inquiry impartiality republican criticism increased clinton husband former president bill clinton met privately lynch last week lynch later said regretted meeting two discuss investigation politicsnews

Trump vaunts trade progress, red carpets on 'fruitful' Asia tripMANILA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had made significant progress on trade issues during a fruitful trip across Asia that saw governments roll out red carpets like nobody has ever seen . We ve made some very big steps with respect to trade, far bigger than anything you know, Trump told reporters in Manila on the sidelines of a summit with leaders of Southeast Asian and East Asian nations. He did not give details of his achievements on trade matters during a tour that took him to Japan, South Korea, China and Vietnam before his last leg in the Philippines capital. He said a statement would be issued from the White House on Wednesday about North Korea, and on trade, key issues of a trip he described as fruitful. It was red carpet like nobody, I think, has probably ever seen, he said. In Vietnam at the weekend, Trump and leaders of Pacific Rim nations agreed to address unfair trade practices and market- distorting subsidies , a statement that bore the imprint of Trump s efforts to reshape the global trade landscape. His America First vision has upset a traditional consensus favoring multinational trade pacts that China now champions. On the sidelines of the Vietnam meeting, 11 countries kept alive a Trans Pacific trade deal whose future was thrown into doubt when Trump withdrew from it in the name of protecting American jobs. Chinese President Xi Jinping told the summit in Vietnam that Asia-Pacific nations must uphold multilateralism , countering Trump s message that the United States would stay out of trade deals that surrender its sovereignty. Trump, by contrast, blasted the World Trade Organization and multilateral trade deals during his tour. Some analysts expect tougher U.S. action may be imminent to fight trade imbalances with China exacerbated by its state-led economic model. worldnews

trump vaults trade progress red carpets asia tripmanila reuters president donald trump said monday made significant progress trade issues fruitful trip across asia saw governments roll red carpets like nobody ever seen we made big steps respect trade far bigger anything know trump told reporters manila sidelines summit leaders southeast asian east asian nations he give details achievements trade matters tour took japan south korea china vietnam last leg philippines capital he said statement would issued white house wednesday north korea trade key issues trip described fruitful it red carpet like nobody i think probably ever seen said in vietnam weekend trump leaders pacific rim nations agreed address unfair trade practices distorting subsidies statement bore imprint trump efforts shape global trade landscape his america first vision upset traditional consensus favoring multinational trade parts china champions on sidelines vietnam meeting countries kept alive trans pacific trade deal whose future thrown doubt trump withdrew name protecting american jobs chinese president xi winning told summit vietnam nations must uphold multilateralism countering trump message united states would stay trade deals surrender sovereignty trump contrast blasted world trade organization multilateral trade deals tour some analysts expect tougher action may imminent fight trade imbalance china exacerbated economic model worldnews

Thai police arrest Hells Angels gang membersBANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai police have arrested four members of a Hells Angels biker gang accused of drug crimes, violence and posing a threat to society, the Tourist Police said on Thursday. Three Australians and a Canadian were arrested on Wednesday in Pattaya, a major tourist resort with a reputation as a hub for foreign gangs, drug dealing and the sex industry. Piyapong Ensarn of the Pattaya Tourist Police told Reuters that two of the accused gang members would be deported and the two others would be charged with drug offences. Traces of cocaine were found on them, he said. Reuters was unable to contact either the accused or their lawyers for comment. Pattaya is 100 km (60 miles) southeast of the Thai capital, Bangkok. Police said they were still looking for three Australians believed to be members of the gang. A British member of the gang had fled the country before he could be arrested, Piyapong said. The gang made headlines in 2015 when one of its members was murdered by an Australian man, who was sentenced to death in February for the killing. worldnews

thai police arrest tells angels gang membersbangkok reuters thai police arrested four members tells angels biker gang accused drug crimes violence posing threat society tourist police said thursday three australian canadian arrested wednesday patty major tourist resort reputation hub foreign gangs drug dealing sex industry piyapong ensure patty tourist police told reuters two accused gang members would deported two others would charged drug offences traces cocaine found said reuters unable contact either accused lawyers comment patty km miles southeast thai capital bangkok police said still looking three australian believed members gang a british member gang fled country could arrested piyapong said the gang made headlines one members murdered australian man sentenced death february killing worldnews

DESPERATE TO STOP THE FLOW OF MUSLIM REFUGEES INTO SWEDEN, Swedish Citizens Devise A Controversial SchemeThe liberals find this plan to be disgusting until their neighborhoods become the next victim of violent muslim immigrant gangs of course Anti-immigration campaigners in Gullberg in southern Sweden are plotting to build a pig farm next to an asylum centre in a last-ditch effort to deter would-be Muslim immigrants, who might find the animals offensive.More illegal immigrants on the run in Sweden (03 May 15) Swedish Syrian warms hearts over phone return (08 Apr 15) It was a long journey and some of my friends died (30 Mar 15)Plans for a new immigration centre in Gullberg have already been strongly opposed by local residents and on Wednesday it was reported that a group of campaigners had sent a letter to the Swedish Migration Board (Migrationsverket) pledging to breed pigs nearby in order to deter Muslims from seeking asylum in the town.The note, signed by what described itself as the interest group for Gullberg s survival said that it was trying to create a probably impossible situation for some religious people, especially Muslims , according to Sveriges Radio.Local politician Henry Sandahl from Sweden s Countryside Party (Markbygdspartiet) told the broadcaster that he agreed with the sentiment of the letter. You know that Muslims are not friends with pigs, he said.But Swedish religious experts have been quick to criticize the campaigners. This is nonsense and shows just how very little they know about Islam, said ke Sander, Professor of Psychology at the University of Gothenburg. It is one thing when Muslims try to stay away from pork, alcohol or gambling but there is nothing [in the Koran] that says you cannot be near pigs. This is a last-ditch effort when they [the campaigners] have no arguments left, he told the TT news agency.Others turned to social media to voice their disgust at the campaign.Carl G ransson, a lawyer and former Moderate party politician suggested on Twitter that building a gigantic rubbish dump next to the asylum centre instead, designed to blow smelly winds in the direction of the angry residents. Monstrous and a total fail , wrote Johan Arenius, a political press secretary for the Christian Democrat party based in rebro in central Sweden.Sweden became the first European country in 2013 to grant automatic residency to Syrian refugees and has since seen asylum requests rise to record levels, which are still expected to reach about 90,000 in 2015.To cope with an increasing flow of refugees, the Swedish Migration Board announced in March that it was more than tripling the maximum number of residents allowed at asylum centres from 200 to 650.Via: The Local seh/t Refugee Resettlement WatchGovernment News

desperate to stop the flow of muslim refugees into sweden swedish citizens devise a controversial schemethe liberals find plan disgusting neighborhoods become next victim violent muslim immigrant gangs course campaigners goldberg southern sweden plotting build pig farm next asylum centre effort deter muslim immigrants might find animals illegal immigrants run sweden may swedish syrian warms hearts phone return apr it long journey friends died mar plans new immigration centre goldberg already strongly opposed local residents wednesday reported group campaigners sent letter swedish migration board migrationsverket pledging breed pigs nearby order deter muslims seeking asylum note signed described interest group goldberg survival said trying create probably impossible situation religious people especially muslims according sverige politician henry scandal sweden countryside party markbygdspartiet told broadcaster agreed sentiment letter you know muslims friends pigs swedish religious experts quick criticize campaigners this nonsense shows little know islam said ke sanders professor psychology university gothenburg it one thing muslims try stay away pork alcohol gambling nothing korean says near pigs this effort campaigners arguments left told tt news turned social media voice disgust g ransson lawyer former moderate party politician suggested twitter building gigantic rubbish dump next asylum centre instead designed blow smell winds direction angry residents monstrous total fail wrote john genius political press secretary christian democrat party based rebro central became first european country grant automatic residency syrian refugees since seen asylum requests rise record levels still expected reach cope increasing flow refugees swedish migration board announced march tripping maximum number residents allowed asylum centres the local refugee resettlement watchgovernment news

Watch Hillary Clinton Squirm When Voter Asks About E-Mails, Benghazi, Whitewater [Video]This is great because Hillary Clinton is never asked questions like this one: Um, you said earlier that you wanted to end corruption, but how can you do that after the Whitewater scandals, Benghazi and the deleted emails? Hillary s response: Well, I wish you d go back and read the history of 1990s, because clearly uh, there, there were unfortunately a lot of partisans who uh, thought that the best way to work uh, with my husband s administration was through attacks of all kinds all of which washed out. Soooo it was the vast right-wing conspiracy ? That s a pretty pitiful answer politics

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REVEALED: Trump Was A Creepy Pervert With Pregnant Women (VIDEO) Shark Tank star and insanely successful real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran has known Republican nominee Donald Trump for over three decades and she recently showed that there s no one better to drop a truth bomb on America about who The Donald really is.In an epic interview with Erin Burnett, Corcoran added more weight to the allegations of the twelve women who have come forward against Trump, claiming that the business mogul sexually assaulted them. Corcoran admitted that she saw inappropriate behavior from Trump quite often, and she was even the victim of his misogynistic, degrading behavior at one point in time.Corcoran admitted that when she was pregnant, Trump began talking excessively about her breasts while they were in a business meeting. Corcoran recalled the time Trump sexualized and objectified her: I was pregnant with my first child at the time. So was his second wife [Marla Maples]. And he compared my breast size to his wife by putting his hands in the air, telling me how large they are. If a man is that way so inappropriate I just assume it s that way all the time. Corcoran showed solidarity with Trump s victims and not only said that she believed them, but said she thought it was preposterous that he s claiming he s done nothing like that. The popular investor also said she hoped she was wrong about her earlier prediction that Trump might win the election, noting that she thinks he will self-destruct before he gets any closer to the White House.You can watch Corcoran blow the lid off Trump s lies below:Corcoran is now the second Shark Tank investor to rail against Trump, following billionaire Mark Cuban, who has been destroying Trump every chance he gets for the last several weeks.Featured image via Frederick M. Brown and Brian Blanco / Getty ImagesNews

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