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Report: 'Hamilton' Musical to Receive at Least $30 million in Federal Aid	2021-06-30	[ "The hit stage musical Hamilton will reportedly receive at least $30 million in federal aid, with a possible $20 million in additional funding, as part of the government’s pandemic relief program for the arts and entertainment.", "Hamilton had five productions around the country prior to the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with each production applying for $10 million in relief, according to a report in the New York Times. So far, three of those productions have qualified for assistance, bringing the total amount of aid to $30 million.", "Hamilton, which as written by the left-wing Lin-Manuel Miranda, has grossed an estimated $650 million on Broadway alone, with touring productions generating even more revenue. The show opened in New York in 2015 and has played to sold-out houses at the Richard Rodgers Theatre for most of its run.", "The musical is eligible for federal aid under the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which is aimed at helping performing arts venues, museums, and cinemas recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is overseen by the U.S. Small Business Administration.", "Hamilton generated controversy when cast members lectured then-Vice President-elect Mike Pence following a performance in late 2016.", "“We, sir — we — are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights,” actor Brandon Victor Dixon told Pence.", "Lin-Manuel Miranda campaigned for Joe Biden during last year’s presidential race, including appearing in an ad for Biden’s campaign aimed at Florida’s Puerto Rican voters.", "Miranda also repeatedly attacked former President Donald Trump. “Your occasional reminder that our current president lies as easy as you and I breathe air. Every day, all day, reflexively,” Miranda said in a social media post in 2019." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/06/30/report-hamilton-musical-to-receive-at-least-30-million-in-federal-aid/	Report: 'Hamilton' Musical to Receive at Least $30 million in Federal Aid The hit stage musical Hamilton will reportedly receive at least $30 million in federal aid, with a possible $20 million in additional funding, as part of the government’s pandemic relief program for the arts and entertainment. Hamilton had five productions around the country prior to the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with each production applying for $10 million in relief, according to a report in the New York Times. So far, three of those productions have qualified for assistance, bringing the total amount of aid to $30 million. Hamilton, which as written by the left-wing Lin-Manuel Miranda, has grossed an estimated $650 million on Broadway alone, with touring productions generating even more revenue. The show opened in New York in 2015 and has played to sold-out houses at the Richard Rodgers Theatre for most of its run. The musical is eligible for federal aid under the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which is aimed at helping performing arts venues, museums, and cinemas recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is overseen by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Hamilton generated controversy when cast members lectured then-Vice President-elect Mike Pence following a performance in late 2016. “We, sir — we — are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights,” actor Brandon Victor Dixon told Pence. Lin-Manuel Miranda campaigned for Joe Biden during last year’s presidential race, including appearing in an ad for Biden’s campaign aimed at Florida’s Puerto Rican voters. Miranda also repeatedly attacked former President Donald Trump. “Your occasional reminder that our current president lies as easy as you and I breathe air. Every day, all day, reflexively,” Miranda said in a social media post in 2019.
‘This is Disgusting!’ NBC Under Fire After Mocking War Veteran and GOP Candidate Dan Crenshaw	2018-11-04	[ "NBC is facing heavy controversy after Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson mocked GOP congressional candidate Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost an eye fighting in Afghanistan. Davidson referred to Crenshaw as looking like “a hitman in a porno movie.”", "“This guy is kind of cool — Dan Crenshaw. You may be surprised to hear he’s a Congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie. I’m sorry, I know he lost his eye in war, or whatever. Whatever,” Davidson said on SNL Saturday.", "The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) responded to the joke in a statement condemning the SNL funnyman and poking him for his recent breakup with Ariana Grande.", "“Getting dumped by your pop star girlfriend is no excuse for lashing out at a decorated war hero who lost his eye serving our country. Pete Davidson and NBC should immediately apologize to Dan, and to the millions of veterans and military families who tune in every weekend–because they’re not laughing,” the statement read.", "The NRCC weren’t the only ones not happy about Davidson’s joke. Many were disgusted.", "“This is absolutely disgusting. The guy did three combat tours as a Navy SEAL. Not funny in any way, shape or form,” POLITICO’s Jake Sherman said.", "Donald Trump Jr. responded, “The sad thing is that this sounds more like leftist editorial than anything these days.”", "Davidson made headlines last December after he showed his admiration for Hillary Clinton by getting a tattoo of her face on his leg.", "Outrage over the joke came from all sides of the political aisle.", "The same SNL that was too cowardly to take on Harvey Weinstein mock a wounded war vet:", "Please RT this list of @nbcsnl sponsors with social media and contact links.", "Let them know how you feel about Pete Davidson mocking wounded warriors.", "Pete Davidson making fun of a one-eyed war hero is only marginally worse than Kate McKinnon singing “Hallelujah” after Hillary lost. The McKinnon thing is actually probably worse, since there was no universe in which it’d be funny, and the Davidson thing is at least a joke.", "Dan Crenshaw was nearly blinded in 2012 when he was hit by an IED blast in Afghanistan's Helmand province, where he was on his third deployment. He lost his right eye in the blast, and his left eye was badly damaged.", "“You may be surprised to hear he’s a Congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie. I’m sorry, I know he lost his eye in war, or whatever.” – SNL's Pete Davidson mocking GOP candidate Dan Crenshaw for wearing an eye patch after losing his eye in combat.", "Davidson’s “badass” tattoo of Hillary Clinton could not be reached for comment." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2018/11/04/this-is-disgusting-nbc-under-fire-after-mocking-war-veteran-and-gop-candidate-dan-crenshaw/	‘This is Disgusting!’ NBC Under Fire After Mocking War Veteran and GOP Candidate Dan Crenshaw NBC is facing heavy controversy after Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson mocked GOP congressional candidate Dan Crenshaw, a former Navy SEAL who lost an eye fighting in Afghanistan. Davidson referred to Crenshaw as looking like “a hitman in a porno movie.” “This guy is kind of cool — Dan Crenshaw. You may be surprised to hear he’s a Congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie. I’m sorry, I know he lost his eye in war, or whatever. Whatever,” Davidson said on SNL Saturday. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) responded to the joke in a statement condemning the SNL funnyman and poking him for his recent breakup with Ariana Grande. “Getting dumped by your pop star girlfriend is no excuse for lashing out at a decorated war hero who lost his eye serving our country. Pete Davidson and NBC should immediately apologize to Dan, and to the millions of veterans and military families who tune in every weekend–because they’re not laughing,” the statement read. The NRCC weren’t the only ones not happy about Davidson’s joke. Many were disgusted. “This is absolutely disgusting. The guy did three combat tours as a Navy SEAL. Not funny in any way, shape or form,” POLITICO’s Jake Sherman said. Donald Trump Jr. responded, “The sad thing is that this sounds more like leftist editorial than anything these days.” Davidson made headlines last December after he showed his admiration for Hillary Clinton by getting a tattoo of her face on his leg. Outrage over the joke came from all sides of the political aisle. The same SNL that was too cowardly to take on Harvey Weinstein mock a wounded war vet: Please RT this list of @nbcsnl sponsors with social media and contact links. Let them know how you feel about Pete Davidson mocking wounded warriors. Pete Davidson making fun of a one-eyed war hero is only marginally worse than Kate McKinnon singing “Hallelujah” after Hillary lost. The McKinnon thing is actually probably worse, since there was no universe in which it’d be funny, and the Davidson thing is at least a joke. Dan Crenshaw was nearly blinded in 2012 when he was hit by an IED blast in Afghanistan's Helmand province, where he was on his third deployment. He lost his right eye in the blast, and his left eye was badly damaged. “You may be surprised to hear he’s a Congressional candidate from Texas and not a hitman in a porno movie. I’m sorry, I know he lost his eye in war, or whatever.” – SNL's Pete Davidson mocking GOP candidate Dan Crenshaw for wearing an eye patch after losing his eye in combat. Davidson’s “badass” tattoo of Hillary Clinton could not be reached for comment.
Serraj at the U.N.: Foreign Support for Haftar Unacceptable	2020-09-24	[ "Faiez Mustafa Serraj – prime minister of Libya’s internationally-recognized, Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) – told the 2020 United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that unification and reconciliation remain distant goals for his war-torn country despite the “great sacrifices” made by the Libyan people.", "Serraj blamed the enduring state of conflict in Libya on adversaries who wish to “seize power and rule by force.”", "“The heroes of our army and armed forces have proved they are the bedrock that will defeat everyone who seeks to return our country to dictatorship and one-man rule,” he said, implicitly drawing a line from late dictator Muammar Qaddafi to the GNA’s current nemesis, Gen. Khalifa Haftar.", "Serraj congratulated his armed forces for preventing “the invader,” Haftar, from entering Tripoli last year, saying the city “remained resilient in the face of a tyrannical attack led by the aggressor and the militias that support him.”", "“The resulting human and material loss are too much to enumerate here,” he said. “With the sacrifice of our heroes during the ‘Volcano of Rage’ operation, we were able to deter and defeat the aggression.”", "“This is unacceptable. It violates Libyan sovereignty and independence, and U.N. Security Council resolutions, and international law and custom,” he said, calling on those states to “revisit their positions” and withdraw their support for Haftar before his inevitable defeat. He invited foreign powers to “discuss their concerns” with the GNA, rather than supporting a military force determined to overthrow it.", "Serraj said the “aggressor” was supported by “mercenaries and material” from countries “known to everyone and mentioned in U.N. reports.” Haftar’s major-power foreign supporter has been Russia. He also enjoyed support from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and reportedly Saudi Arabia, plus a few parties the West that had grave misgivings about militias allied with the GNA or thought Haftar was better positioned to united the country under a stable government.", "Serraj cited the GNA’s participation in various peace initiatives as proof that it desires “peace, not war,” and wishes to prevent further “bloodshed and loss of life.” He noted that his government called a ceasefire on August 21 in light of the coronavirus threat, and has called for elections by March of 2021.", "Serraj said that a lasting resolution to the Libyan conflict will require foreign powers to remove troops and weapons from Libyan territory, especially singling out the cities of Sirte and Jufra. Sirte and Jufra are the cities Egypt has named as the endpoints of a “red line” that will trigger military intervention in Libya if extremist militias or Turkish forces allied with the GNA cross it. Serraj insisted the GNA has absolute sovereign control over all Libyan territory and called for all of the country’s ports and oilfields to be reopened, free of outside influence.", "According to Serraj, the Tobruk-based rival government that supports Haftar has been receptive to offers of a ceasefire, but “we have not yet seen cooperation from armed groups and the aggressor’s militias.”", "“We hold them responsible for any military confrontations and any resulting casualties and destruction,” he said.", "Contending that only a full national unity government with the support of the international community can begin restoring Libya’s economy and protecting the interests of its people, Serraj called for universal participation in the next round of elections and universal recognition of its results, saying all parties are welcome to participate except “anyone whose crimes have been legally proven and who has spilled Libyan blood.”", "Serraj pledged the GNA’s support for human rights and its opposition to “terrorism in all its forms,” noting that some of the terrorist organizations active in Libya brought in “foreign fighters,” notably including the Islamic State, and used this imported muscle to seize Libya’s national assets for “evil schemes.”", "Serraj stressed the importance Libya places on the issue of “irregular migration,” noting that huge numbers of migrants have “exposed themselves to great dangers and the evil of trafficking networks” which trying to reach Europe from Libya.", "He said the GNA is eager to work with international organizations to develop more information about migrants in Libya, but rejected “unilateral reports containing inaccurate and exaggerated information,” presumably referring to reports by human rights organizations that accuse the Libyan government of treating migrants poorly and allowing them to be forcibly recruited by militias. He said those reports understate the GNA’s efforts to “serve the interests of migrants” and overlook the half-million irregular migrants living peacefully in Libya.", "“Libya is a victim of migration, not its reason,” he said. “Accordingly, we reaffirm that the ideal solution is to address the root causes of migration. The international community must assist the countries of origin, encourage them to implement real development programs, and improve their performance. Everything possible must be done to address poverty, unemployment, and all the hardships that drive people to embark on life-threatening journeys.”", "Serraj went on to call for Libya assets frozen since 2011 to be released to the GNA, for sanctions to be lifted, and for the international community to help it recover funds that were shifted outside the country." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/09/24/libyan-pm-tells-u-n-foreign-russian-egyptian-support-for-haftar-unacceptable/	Serraj at the U.N.: Foreign Support for Haftar Unacceptable Faiez Mustafa Serraj – prime minister of Libya’s internationally-recognized, Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) – told the 2020 United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that unification and reconciliation remain distant goals for his war-torn country despite the “great sacrifices” made by the Libyan people. Serraj blamed the enduring state of conflict in Libya on adversaries who wish to “seize power and rule by force.” “The heroes of our army and armed forces have proved they are the bedrock that will defeat everyone who seeks to return our country to dictatorship and one-man rule,” he said, implicitly drawing a line from late dictator Muammar Qaddafi to the GNA’s current nemesis, Gen. Khalifa Haftar. Serraj congratulated his armed forces for preventing “the invader,” Haftar, from entering Tripoli last year, saying the city “remained resilient in the face of a tyrannical attack led by the aggressor and the militias that support him.” “The resulting human and material loss are too much to enumerate here,” he said. “With the sacrifice of our heroes during the ‘Volcano of Rage’ operation, we were able to deter and defeat the aggression.” “This is unacceptable. It violates Libyan sovereignty and independence, and U.N. Security Council resolutions, and international law and custom,” he said, calling on those states to “revisit their positions” and withdraw their support for Haftar before his inevitable defeat. He invited foreign powers to “discuss their concerns” with the GNA, rather than supporting a military force determined to overthrow it. Serraj said the “aggressor” was supported by “mercenaries and material” from countries “known to everyone and mentioned in U.N. reports.” Haftar’s major-power foreign supporter has been Russia. He also enjoyed support from the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and reportedly Saudi Arabia, plus a few parties the West that had grave misgivings about militias allied with the GNA or thought Haftar was better positioned to united the country under a stable government. Serraj cited the GNA’s participation in various peace initiatives as proof that it desires “peace, not war,” and wishes to prevent further “bloodshed and loss of life.” He noted that his government called a ceasefire on August 21 in light of the coronavirus threat, and has called for elections by March of 2021. Serraj said that a lasting resolution to the Libyan conflict will require foreign powers to remove troops and weapons from Libyan territory, especially singling out the cities of Sirte and Jufra. Sirte and Jufra are the cities Egypt has named as the endpoints of a “red line” that will trigger military intervention in Libya if extremist militias or Turkish forces allied with the GNA cross it. Serraj insisted the GNA has absolute sovereign control over all Libyan territory and called for all of the country’s ports and oilfields to be reopened, free of outside influence. According to Serraj, the Tobruk-based rival government that supports Haftar has been receptive to offers of a ceasefire, but “we have not yet seen cooperation from armed groups and the aggressor’s militias.” “We hold them responsible for any military confrontations and any resulting casualties and destruction,” he said. Contending that only a full national unity government with the support of the international community can begin restoring Libya’s economy and protecting the interests of its people, Serraj called for universal participation in the next round of elections and universal recognition of its results, saying all parties are welcome to participate except “anyone whose crimes have been legally proven and who has spilled Libyan blood.” Serraj pledged the GNA’s support for human rights and its opposition to “terrorism in all its forms,” noting that some of the terrorist organizations active in Libya brought in “foreign fighters,” notably including the Islamic State, and used this imported muscle to seize Libya’s national assets for “evil schemes.” Serraj stressed the importance Libya places on the issue of “irregular migration,” noting that huge numbers of migrants have “exposed themselves to great dangers and the evil of trafficking networks” which trying to reach Europe from Libya. He said the GNA is eager to work with international organizations to develop more information about migrants in Libya, but rejected “unilateral reports containing inaccurate and exaggerated information,” presumably referring to reports by human rights organizations that accuse the Libyan government of treating migrants poorly and allowing them to be forcibly recruited by militias. He said those reports understate the GNA’s efforts to “serve the interests of migrants” and overlook the half-million irregular migrants living peacefully in Libya. “Libya is a victim of migration, not its reason,” he said. “Accordingly, we reaffirm that the ideal solution is to address the root causes of migration. The international community must assist the countries of origin, encourage them to implement real development programs, and improve their performance. Everything possible must be done to address poverty, unemployment, and all the hardships that drive people to embark on life-threatening journeys.” Serraj went on to call for Libya assets frozen since 2011 to be released to the GNA, for sanctions to be lifted, and for the international community to help it recover funds that were shifted outside the country.
Ex-SF Mayor Willie Brown: Dems Must Consider CA Gov Jerry Brown in 2020	2018-05-16	[ "Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown argued on Tuesday evening that Democrats should seriously consider nominating California Governor Jerry Brown in 2020 to challenge President Donald Trump.", "When Chris Matthews asked Brown on Hardball about the presidential prospects and ambitions of California Democrats like Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Brown said “California is loaded with talent” and the party should look to California for its next presidential nominee.", "“Don’t forget Jerry Brown. No matter what age you might think Jerry Brown really is, he’s never been through the process of growing old by virtue of hard work,” Brown said. “Jerry Brown is still an entity that the Democratic Party should be looking at. Period.”", "The legendary and plugged-in San Francisco Democrat said unless Democrats can find a “phenom” like Barack Obama in 2020, they will be in trouble because the party does not have a “playbook” yet for winning over a broad coalition of voters to win the White House.", "After Trump’s election, left-wing activists have been struggling with how to appeal to blue-collar white voters who tipped the election for Trump while also motivating voters more concerned about racial and gender politics.", "Jerry Brown, as the head of the Resistance State, could potentially appeal to both groups if he throws his hat into the 2020 ring. Though he has been all over the map on trade and globalization in recent years, Brown opposed NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and warned about the unintended consequences of globalization during his 1992 presidential run, attracting the types of disaffected blue-collar workers who supported Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the primaries and then voted for Trump in the general election in 2016.", "Brown, who signed the Golden State’s “sanctuary state” bill into law last year, also appealed to amnesty activists when he recently accused the Trump administration of waging “war” against California after Attorney General Jeff Sessions sued California over three of its sanctuary laws. Trump also bashed Brown after the California governor agreed to send National Guardsmen to the border so long as they did not participate in immigration enforcement activities.", "Looks like Jerry Brown and California are not looking for safety and security along their very porous Border. He cannot come to terms for the National Guard to patrol and protect the Border. The high crime rate will only get higher. Much wanted Wall in San Diego already started!", "Brown also blasted “low-life” anti-amnesty politicians in California for backing anti-sanctuary ordinances at a National Press Club event in Washington, DC, and Trump taunted “Moonbeam” Brown at a Michigan rally on the night of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.", "Bill Press, the former California Democratic Party chair who worked on Brown’s 1976 presidential campaign, also recently floated a possible Brown candidacy. Press told Politico California that he regretted advising Brown against running for president in 2016 and said Brown would “absolutely” run in 2020 if the California governor were a decade younger.", "“I’m saying it’s not crazy: the front runners are Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren,” Press reportedly said. “Jerry’s in better shape physically at 80 than Trump is at 71… And intellectually, he’s got it all over Trump.”", "Though Brown has repeatedly said that he just wants to retire on his Northern California ranch after his gubernatorial term ends, Press reportedly added that Brown is “not going to disappear into the ranch at Colusa County.”" ]	http://www.breitbart.com/california/2018/05/16/ex-sf-mayor-willie-brown-dems-must-consider-ca-gov-jerry-brown-in-2020/	Ex-SF Mayor Willie Brown: Dems Must Consider CA Gov Jerry Brown in 2020 Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown argued on Tuesday evening that Democrats should seriously consider nominating California Governor Jerry Brown in 2020 to challenge President Donald Trump. When Chris Matthews asked Brown on Hardball about the presidential prospects and ambitions of California Democrats like Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Brown said “California is loaded with talent” and the party should look to California for its next presidential nominee. “Don’t forget Jerry Brown. No matter what age you might think Jerry Brown really is, he’s never been through the process of growing old by virtue of hard work,” Brown said. “Jerry Brown is still an entity that the Democratic Party should be looking at. Period.” The legendary and plugged-in San Francisco Democrat said unless Democrats can find a “phenom” like Barack Obama in 2020, they will be in trouble because the party does not have a “playbook” yet for winning over a broad coalition of voters to win the White House. After Trump’s election, left-wing activists have been struggling with how to appeal to blue-collar white voters who tipped the election for Trump while also motivating voters more concerned about racial and gender politics. Jerry Brown, as the head of the Resistance State, could potentially appeal to both groups if he throws his hat into the 2020 ring. Though he has been all over the map on trade and globalization in recent years, Brown opposed NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and warned about the unintended consequences of globalization during his 1992 presidential run, attracting the types of disaffected blue-collar workers who supported Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the primaries and then voted for Trump in the general election in 2016. Brown, who signed the Golden State’s “sanctuary state” bill into law last year, also appealed to amnesty activists when he recently accused the Trump administration of waging “war” against California after Attorney General Jeff Sessions sued California over three of its sanctuary laws. Trump also bashed Brown after the California governor agreed to send National Guardsmen to the border so long as they did not participate in immigration enforcement activities. Looks like Jerry Brown and California are not looking for safety and security along their very porous Border. He cannot come to terms for the National Guard to patrol and protect the Border. The high crime rate will only get higher. Much wanted Wall in San Diego already started! Brown also blasted “low-life” anti-amnesty politicians in California for backing anti-sanctuary ordinances at a National Press Club event in Washington, DC, and Trump taunted “Moonbeam” Brown at a Michigan rally on the night of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Bill Press, the former California Democratic Party chair who worked on Brown’s 1976 presidential campaign, also recently floated a possible Brown candidacy. Press told Politico California that he regretted advising Brown against running for president in 2016 and said Brown would “absolutely” run in 2020 if the California governor were a decade younger. “I’m saying it’s not crazy: the front runners are Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren,” Press reportedly said. “Jerry’s in better shape physically at 80 than Trump is at 71… And intellectually, he’s got it all over Trump.” Though Brown has repeatedly said that he just wants to retire on his Northern California ranch after his gubernatorial term ends, Press reportedly added that Brown is “not going to disappear into the ranch at Colusa County.”
Scarborough Compares Trump to Benedict Arnold -- 'He Tried to Commit Insurrection Against the United States'	2021-03-01	[ "MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough on Monday addressed the coverage of former President Donald Trump’s speech at CPAC last week.", "Scarborough noted it may “extraordinarily irrelevant” to still be covering Trump, but said that “if Benedict Arnold had been invited to CPAC after he switched sides,” they would be running his “two-hour rant as well.”", "“If you look … at all the attacks that were being launched against Joe Biden, I mean, we showed the polls last week. This is The Hill and their Harris Poll that actually has Joe Biden at 59% and disapproval only 41%. A Pew Research Poll that was taken right after … Donald Trump’s insurrection had him at 29% — disapproval at 68%. He’s probably up in the 30s now — high 30s, mid-30s, high 30s. One or two might even have him in the low 40s. Rasmussen has him at 99%, so we’ll have to look more closely at that. But again, it seems like an extraordinarily irrelevant … occurrence. But obviously, when you have a guy that tried to commit insurrection against the United States of America and he speaks for the first time since that insurrection, that actually is news,” Scarborough argued. “So, if you’re sitting there, ‘Why are you playing?’ Because that’s like, you know, if Benedict Arnold had been invited to CPAC after he switched sides, we probably would be running a two-hour rant as well.”" ]	https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/03/01/scarborough-compares-trump-to-benedict-arnold-he-tried-to-commit-insurrection-against-the-united-states/	Scarborough Compares Trump to Benedict Arnold -- 'He Tried to Commit Insurrection Against the United States' MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough on Monday addressed the coverage of former President Donald Trump’s speech at CPAC last week. Scarborough noted it may “extraordinarily irrelevant” to still be covering Trump, but said that “if Benedict Arnold had been invited to CPAC after he switched sides,” they would be running his “two-hour rant as well.” “If you look … at all the attacks that were being launched against Joe Biden, I mean, we showed the polls last week. This is The Hill and their Harris Poll that actually has Joe Biden at 59% and disapproval only 41%. A Pew Research Poll that was taken right after … Donald Trump’s insurrection had him at 29% — disapproval at 68%. He’s probably up in the 30s now — high 30s, mid-30s, high 30s. One or two might even have him in the low 40s. Rasmussen has him at 99%, so we’ll have to look more closely at that. But again, it seems like an extraordinarily irrelevant … occurrence. But obviously, when you have a guy that tried to commit insurrection against the United States of America and he speaks for the first time since that insurrection, that actually is news,” Scarborough argued. “So, if you’re sitting there, ‘Why are you playing?’ Because that’s like, you know, if Benedict Arnold had been invited to CPAC after he switched sides, we probably would be running a two-hour rant as well.”
City Teachers Flood ‘Seeking Arrangement’ Site to Supplement Income	2019-07-29	[ "Teachers from New York and California are pouring in to sugar daddy website “seeking.com” to keep their checkbooks out of the red.", "“Sugar babies who want to live their lives and better their careers can’t, especially when they are working multiple jobs,” said seeking.com CEO Brandon Wade. “Having a mentor or partner who exceeds what they already bring to the table can allow them to focus on their goals and achieve the lifestyle they strive for.”", "Over 450 of New York City’s teachers are attempting to “achieve the lifestyle” that allows them to pay their rent. That still places them behind California for desperate educators, but just ahead of Texas and Florida’s strapped scholars. Teachers with a bachelor’s degree start at $57,000, while a master’s will only improve that to about $63,000.", "At least their students can relate; many of them — and their graduates — are doing the same thing. “The number of college graduates carrying student loan debt is higher than those who are employed full-time,” claimed a report by The College Fix. “Instead of waiting to see if a new administration might bring relief after the 2020 elections, an increasing number of students are counting on wealthy benefactors to help fund their education.”", "And while these numbers are great for Wade — and the “daddies” for whom he delivers “babies” — they highlight an ongoing crisis in the lower and middle classes.", "“Over the past three administrations, the overall cost of attending college has more than doubled. Students are tired of hearing politicians campaign on the importance of education, job growth, and opportunity — just to leave promises on the convention floor,” Wade said. “The numbers speak for themselves. Of the four million students on Seeking Arrangement, more than 62 percent attend college in the US.”", "They can only hope there is enough sugar to go around." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/education/2019/07/29/city-teachers-flood-seeking-arrangement-site-to-supplement-income/	City Teachers Flood ‘Seeking Arrangement’ Site to Supplement Income Teachers from New York and California are pouring in to sugar daddy website “seeking.com” to keep their checkbooks out of the red. “Sugar babies who want to live their lives and better their careers can’t, especially when they are working multiple jobs,” said seeking.com CEO Brandon Wade. “Having a mentor or partner who exceeds what they already bring to the table can allow them to focus on their goals and achieve the lifestyle they strive for.” Over 450 of New York City’s teachers are attempting to “achieve the lifestyle” that allows them to pay their rent. That still places them behind California for desperate educators, but just ahead of Texas and Florida’s strapped scholars. Teachers with a bachelor’s degree start at $57,000, while a master’s will only improve that to about $63,000. At least their students can relate; many of them — and their graduates — are doing the same thing. “The number of college graduates carrying student loan debt is higher than those who are employed full-time,” claimed a report by The College Fix. “Instead of waiting to see if a new administration might bring relief after the 2020 elections, an increasing number of students are counting on wealthy benefactors to help fund their education.” And while these numbers are great for Wade — and the “daddies” for whom he delivers “babies” — they highlight an ongoing crisis in the lower and middle classes. “Over the past three administrations, the overall cost of attending college has more than doubled. Students are tired of hearing politicians campaign on the importance of education, job growth, and opportunity — just to leave promises on the convention floor,” Wade said. “The numbers speak for themselves. Of the four million students on Seeking Arrangement, more than 62 percent attend college in the US.” They can only hope there is enough sugar to go around.
Donald Trump: Kneeling NFL Players 'Making 15 Million a Year' Should Not Complain About Their Treatment	2018-06-15	[ "President Donald Trump reaffirmed his belief that NFL players should stand for the national anthem and not get politics involved on the football field.", "“They’re all saying, ‘Oh, it has nothing to do with the flag, it’s the way we’ve been treated,’” Trump said. “In the meantime, they’re making $15 million a year.”", "Trump made his remarks in an interview on Fox and Friends at the White House on Friday, after he was asked about the NFL by host Steve Doocey.", "Trump said he loved athletics and athletes, but said they should keep politics off the field.", "“When you’re in a stadium, and they broadcast that national anthem you got to stand, you gotta be proud, and you gotta have your hand up and do everything that’s right,” he said. “Once you leave that stadium go and do whatever you want to do.”", "Trump said that protesting NFL players were silent in response to his offer to sit down with NFL players to discuss pardons." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/15/donald-trump-kneeling-nfl-players-making-15-million-a-year-should-not-complain-about-national-anthem/	Donald Trump: Kneeling NFL Players 'Making 15 Million a Year' Should Not Complain About Their Treatment President Donald Trump reaffirmed his belief that NFL players should stand for the national anthem and not get politics involved on the football field. “They’re all saying, ‘Oh, it has nothing to do with the flag, it’s the way we’ve been treated,’” Trump said. “In the meantime, they’re making $15 million a year.” Trump made his remarks in an interview on Fox and Friends at the White House on Friday, after he was asked about the NFL by host Steve Doocey. Trump said he loved athletics and athletes, but said they should keep politics off the field. “When you’re in a stadium, and they broadcast that national anthem you got to stand, you gotta be proud, and you gotta have your hand up and do everything that’s right,” he said. “Once you leave that stadium go and do whatever you want to do.” Trump said that protesting NFL players were silent in response to his offer to sit down with NFL players to discuss pardons.
John Boehner to Kasich: Don't Bother with Primary Challenge to Trump	2019-04-24	[ "Former Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) does not think it is a good idea for Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) to launch a primary challenge against President Donald Trump.", "“No, I wouldn’t — I wouldn’t bother if I were him,” Boehner replied when asked about a possible challenge in a Wednesday interview on NBC host Chuck Todd’s podcast Chuck Toddcast, according to Politico Playbook.", "The former House Speaker noted the president still remains popular nationwide going into the 2020 election, putting him in prime position to fight off any potential primary challenger. “There’s this 38 percent of America that’s very big supporters of President Trump. And you know, they’re gonna show up and vote for him,” the ex-lawmaker said.", "Kasich, who did not endorse President Trump after losing the nomination to him in 2016, is one of the Republican Party’s most outspoken critics of the president and his administration. Now a contributor for CNN, Kasich said “all of my options remain on the table” last week on the network while discussing a potential primary challenge. “I don’t wake up every day looking at polls or thinking about me and my political future. I just want to be a good voice,” he added.", "The former Ohio governor made headlines over the weekend for criticizing President Trump over his conduct described in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on now-debunked collusion with Russia in the 2016 presidential election. “.@realDonaldTrump‘s behavior described in the #MuellerReport is more than disappointing. It’s unacceptable & not behavior we should expect from our president. It’s worse than I’ve seen in my career observing & working with presidents or public officials. America deserves better,” Kasich tweeted on Saturday.", "Earlier this month, former Gov. William Weld (R-MA) launched his primary challenge to the president, vowing to return the United States “to the principles of Lincoln — equality, dignity, and opportunity for all.” Speaking in New Hampshire this week, Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) said he is seriously considering a presidential run." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/04/24/john-boehner-to-kasich-dont-bother-with-primary-challenge-to-trump/	John Boehner to Kasich: Don't Bother with Primary Challenge to Trump Former Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) does not think it is a good idea for Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) to launch a primary challenge against President Donald Trump. “No, I wouldn’t — I wouldn’t bother if I were him,” Boehner replied when asked about a possible challenge in a Wednesday interview on NBC host Chuck Todd’s podcast Chuck Toddcast, according to Politico Playbook. The former House Speaker noted the president still remains popular nationwide going into the 2020 election, putting him in prime position to fight off any potential primary challenger. “There’s this 38 percent of America that’s very big supporters of President Trump. And you know, they’re gonna show up and vote for him,” the ex-lawmaker said. Kasich, who did not endorse President Trump after losing the nomination to him in 2016, is one of the Republican Party’s most outspoken critics of the president and his administration. Now a contributor for CNN, Kasich said “all of my options remain on the table” last week on the network while discussing a potential primary challenge. “I don’t wake up every day looking at polls or thinking about me and my political future. I just want to be a good voice,” he added. The former Ohio governor made headlines over the weekend for criticizing President Trump over his conduct described in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on now-debunked collusion with Russia in the 2016 presidential election. “.@realDonaldTrump‘s behavior described in the #MuellerReport is more than disappointing. It’s unacceptable & not behavior we should expect from our president. It’s worse than I’ve seen in my career observing & working with presidents or public officials. America deserves better,” Kasich tweeted on Saturday. Earlier this month, former Gov. William Weld (R-MA) launched his primary challenge to the president, vowing to return the United States “to the principles of Lincoln — equality, dignity, and opportunity for all.” Speaking in New Hampshire this week, Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) said he is seriously considering a presidential run.
Mexican Regional Intelligence Chief Wounded in Highway Shootout	2019-09-19	[ "Federal authorities confirmed an attack on a regional head of Mexico’s National Intelligence Center (CNI). The top official sustained gunshot injuries while one of his staff died in the shootout.", "The National Safety and Security Secretariat confirmed the attack on Wednesday afternoon. The head of the CNI for the Guanajuato Region, Juan Jose Olvera, sustained gunshot injuries, according to an official statement. The intelligence official and his immediate staff were traveling along the highway that connects the cities of Salamanca and Celaya when gunmen tried to carjack them.", "The driver of the vehicle took evasive maneuvers while officials tried to fight back. One agent died in the struggle. Police rushed to the scene and set up a manhunt. No arrests were made.", "The incident comes at a time when highway travelers in central Mexico are seeing a dramatic rise in carjackings and robberies. The route between Salamanca and Celaya was the scene of numerous robberies where victims were shot trying to flee or resist.", "Last month, Periodico Correo published a video of a robbery along one of Salamanca’s highways where three men can be seen jumping out of a pickup, waiving firearms as they rob an innocent motorist.", "Ildefonso Ortiz is an award-winning journalist with Breitbart Texas. He co-founded Breitbart Texas’ Cartel Chronicles project with Brandon Darby and senior Breitbart management. You can follow him on Twitter and on Facebook. He can be contacted at [email protected].", "Tony Aranda from Breitbart Texas’ Cartel Chronicles project contributed to this report." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/border/2019/09/19/mexican-regional-intelligence-chief-wounded-in-highway-shootout/	Mexican Regional Intelligence Chief Wounded in Highway Shootout Federal authorities confirmed an attack on a regional head of Mexico’s National Intelligence Center (CNI). The top official sustained gunshot injuries while one of his staff died in the shootout. The National Safety and Security Secretariat confirmed the attack on Wednesday afternoon. The head of the CNI for the Guanajuato Region, Juan Jose Olvera, sustained gunshot injuries, according to an official statement. The intelligence official and his immediate staff were traveling along the highway that connects the cities of Salamanca and Celaya when gunmen tried to carjack them. The driver of the vehicle took evasive maneuvers while officials tried to fight back. One agent died in the struggle. Police rushed to the scene and set up a manhunt. No arrests were made. The incident comes at a time when highway travelers in central Mexico are seeing a dramatic rise in carjackings and robberies. The route between Salamanca and Celaya was the scene of numerous robberies where victims were shot trying to flee or resist. Last month, Periodico Correo published a video of a robbery along one of Salamanca’s highways where three men can be seen jumping out of a pickup, waiving firearms as they rob an innocent motorist. Ildefonso Ortiz is an award-winning journalist with Breitbart Texas. He co-founded Breitbart Texas’ Cartel Chronicles project with Brandon Darby and senior Breitbart management. You can follow him on Twitter and on Facebook. He can be contacted at [email protected]. Tony Aranda from Breitbart Texas’ Cartel Chronicles project contributed to this report.
Trump Improving American Health Care with 'Life-Changing' Telehealth Reform	2020-03-28	[ "Businessmen, lawmakers, and health experts have lauded President Donald Trump’s expansion of telehealth for Medicare patients as “life-changing.” The reform has given Americans better access to care and improved doctor transparency efficiency.", "President Trump has worked to expand telehealth since the beginning of his administration. Trump expanded telehealth options at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Then-VA Secretary David Shulkin said that Trump moved to expand video technology and diagnostic tools to conduct medical exams. He said that veterans will be able to use mobile devices to schedule or cancel appointments with a VA doctor.", "Shulkin said that the programs will make it possible to provide medical care to veterans across the world.", "In March, the Trump administration expanded Medicare telehealth coverage that will enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services from their doctors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a waiver that temporarily pays clinicians to provide telehealth services for beneficiaries across the country.", "President Trump also signed a coronavirus-related bill in March that would provide $500 million to help clinicians expand telehealth services.", "Before the Trump administration, Medicare was only allowed to pay clinicians for telehealth services such as routine visits in limited circumstances.", "The Trump telehealth expansion has been lauded by senators, businessmen, and members of his administration.", "“We need to clear out as many regulatory barriers standing in the way of access to telemedicine as possible,” Blackburn said in March.", "CMS Administrator Seema Verma told Breitbart News Daily host Alex Marlow recently that the telehealth reform expands access to health care and helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus.", "Verma explained:", "It is rapidly expanding across the country under the president’s leadership. One of the things that we know right now is that it’s better for people to stay at home. Those are the recommendations the president and the vice president have put out, 15 days to slow the spread. We’ve said very clearly to individuals, especially those that are elderly with underlying health conditions, that you need to stay home. And so that’s why we’re using telehealth and promoting telehealth because we know that people still need health care. It may be completely unrelated to the coronavirus, you may have heart disease and diabetes, it allows people to communicate with their doctors from the safety of their own home, which is so important.", "Clint Phillips, the CEO of Medici, a telehealth company, told Breitbart News in an interview on Friday that the reform has improved doctor’s efficiency and improved Americans’ access to their doctor.", "Phillips said, “This is a great way for their patients to do everything, and they can probably help 80 to 90 percent of their patients. Instead of dozens of doctors utilizing this every day, we’ve now seen hundreds of doctors, maybe thousands of doctors, that are realizing the impact that they could have on their patients, but also the flexibility that it gives them to work from home, work wherever they are. They, like other professionals, they could work from a Starbucks.”", "Phillips said that, with telehealth, doctors could increase the number of patients they see.", "“We’re definitely seeing that they’re using our application is huge. Our doctors’ visits are doubling; I think one of our doctors is doing two hundred and fifty consults this week, virtually,” he said.", "The telehealth CEO noted that Medici is “text-centric,” meaning that doctors can communicate to patients through the Medici platform to easily refill prescriptions and other meetings that would not require an in-person appointment.", "Further, with applications such as Medici, doctors can speak to patients even if they both do not speak the same language, as Medici offers translation services.", "“A doctor could receive messages in Spanish, reading it in English, and their patient is getting the response in perfect Spanish. And we do 100 languages,” Phillips said.", "Phillips also said the Trump administration should make the policy permanent, calling the reform a blessing for patients and doctors.", "He said, “Yes, I think it’s a great policy, so I absolutely applaud the expansion of telemedicine for Medicare.”", "“Wonderful opportunity for doctors, it’s a wonderful opportunity for Medicare. We’ve got doctors that use it for Medicare, and we can tell you it is life-changing,” the Medici CEO emphasized.", "Phillips also said that the Trump reform represents a success that other presidential administrations have only teased before.", "During former President Barack Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Adress, he teased that with greater access to broadband Internet, more patients could video chat with their doctors.", "Obama said that broadband is about “a patient who can have face-to-face video chats with her doctor.”", "Phillips said that Trump had accomplished something that other administrations could not.", "“They mentioned these, but there was never any action to do it, so I think that this administration already started to move the needle forward with VA before this happened,” Phillips said." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/27/trump-improving-american-health-care-with-life-changing-telehealth-reform/	Trump Improving American Health Care with 'Life-Changing' Telehealth Reform Businessmen, lawmakers, and health experts have lauded President Donald Trump’s expansion of telehealth for Medicare patients as “life-changing.” The reform has given Americans better access to care and improved doctor transparency efficiency. President Trump has worked to expand telehealth since the beginning of his administration. Trump expanded telehealth options at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Then-VA Secretary David Shulkin said that Trump moved to expand video technology and diagnostic tools to conduct medical exams. He said that veterans will be able to use mobile devices to schedule or cancel appointments with a VA doctor. Shulkin said that the programs will make it possible to provide medical care to veterans across the world. In March, the Trump administration expanded Medicare telehealth coverage that will enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services from their doctors. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a waiver that temporarily pays clinicians to provide telehealth services for beneficiaries across the country. President Trump also signed a coronavirus-related bill in March that would provide $500 million to help clinicians expand telehealth services. Before the Trump administration, Medicare was only allowed to pay clinicians for telehealth services such as routine visits in limited circumstances. The Trump telehealth expansion has been lauded by senators, businessmen, and members of his administration. “We need to clear out as many regulatory barriers standing in the way of access to telemedicine as possible,” Blackburn said in March. CMS Administrator Seema Verma told Breitbart News Daily host Alex Marlow recently that the telehealth reform expands access to health care and helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Verma explained: It is rapidly expanding across the country under the president’s leadership. One of the things that we know right now is that it’s better for people to stay at home. Those are the recommendations the president and the vice president have put out, 15 days to slow the spread. We’ve said very clearly to individuals, especially those that are elderly with underlying health conditions, that you need to stay home. And so that’s why we’re using telehealth and promoting telehealth because we know that people still need health care. It may be completely unrelated to the coronavirus, you may have heart disease and diabetes, it allows people to communicate with their doctors from the safety of their own home, which is so important. Clint Phillips, the CEO of Medici, a telehealth company, told Breitbart News in an interview on Friday that the reform has improved doctor’s efficiency and improved Americans’ access to their doctor. Phillips said, “This is a great way for their patients to do everything, and they can probably help 80 to 90 percent of their patients. Instead of dozens of doctors utilizing this every day, we’ve now seen hundreds of doctors, maybe thousands of doctors, that are realizing the impact that they could have on their patients, but also the flexibility that it gives them to work from home, work wherever they are. They, like other professionals, they could work from a Starbucks.” Phillips said that, with telehealth, doctors could increase the number of patients they see. “We’re definitely seeing that they’re using our application is huge. Our doctors’ visits are doubling; I think one of our doctors is doing two hundred and fifty consults this week, virtually,” he said. The telehealth CEO noted that Medici is “text-centric,” meaning that doctors can communicate to patients through the Medici platform to easily refill prescriptions and other meetings that would not require an in-person appointment. Further, with applications such as Medici, doctors can speak to patients even if they both do not speak the same language, as Medici offers translation services. “A doctor could receive messages in Spanish, reading it in English, and their patient is getting the response in perfect Spanish. And we do 100 languages,” Phillips said. Phillips also said the Trump administration should make the policy permanent, calling the reform a blessing for patients and doctors. He said, “Yes, I think it’s a great policy, so I absolutely applaud the expansion of telemedicine for Medicare.” “Wonderful opportunity for doctors, it’s a wonderful opportunity for Medicare. We’ve got doctors that use it for Medicare, and we can tell you it is life-changing,” the Medici CEO emphasized. Phillips also said that the Trump reform represents a success that other presidential administrations have only teased before. During former President Barack Obama’s 2011 State of the Union Adress, he teased that with greater access to broadband Internet, more patients could video chat with their doctors. Obama said that broadband is about “a patient who can have face-to-face video chats with her doctor.” Phillips said that Trump had accomplished something that other administrations could not. “They mentioned these, but there was never any action to do it, so I think that this administration already started to move the needle forward with VA before this happened,” Phillips said.
Warren Praises ‘Generous Woman’ Who Gave $14M to Her Super PAC	2021-05-10	[ "Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has been an outspoken critic of the corrupting influence of Super PACs in American politics, but Warren offered effusive praise in her new book for “a stunningly generous woman” who gave $14 million to a Super PAC that kept Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign afloat in the waning days of the Democratic primary.", "In her new book, Persist, Warren defends her apparent contradictory behavior in condemning Super PACs, while also benefiting from one during her presidential campaign.", "Warren wrote in one portion of the book:", "As 2019 and the primary season got closer, rumors began flying about various people who were likely to run. There was a lot of talk about how a number of would-be candidates were already lining up corporate executives and industry lobbyists and their millionaire friends to help them out.", "Warren, who claimed in the book that she was “no longer the naive political newcomer,” says she knew that “‘help them out’ was a polite way of saying “raise more money than anyone else in the race.'” She continued in the book:", "I carved out a different path. This was a Democrat-versus-Democrat primary, and I decided during the primary season I would not hold a single big-dollar fundraiser. I would not make a single call to a rich person to ask for money. I would not take a dime from a PAC or a lobbyist. In short, I wouldn’t sell access to my time.", "While boasting about her inability to interact with and take money from big donors, Warren goes on to note in the same portion of the book that a woman put “$14 million into a super PAC to pay for ads promoting my candidacy in Super Tuesday states.” She wrote:", "Warren goes on to say she was “convinced that this woman believed in what I was fighting for” as she benefitted from the $14 million worth of advertisements and attempted to justify the contribution by talking about others in the race who reaped the rewards of super PACs.", "“By this point, every other candidate who participated in the Las Vegas debate — Joe, Bernie, Pete, and Amy — also had a super PAC or similar outside support,” Warren wrote in the chapter.", "Nonetheless, Warren concluded that she “will keep up the fight for a world in which no one can engage in this kind of spending on behalf of anyone – including me.”", "Warren, while claiming to distance herself from rich donors and super PACs, is certainly no stranger to them.", "Last March, FEC filings revealed that Warren had the support of Silicon Valley doctor and Democrat megadonor Karla Jurvetson through Persist PAC, the super PAC that attempted to save Warren’s campaign. Jarvestson reportedly provided the bulk of the PAC’s resources through a $14.6 million donation last February, according to FEC filings." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/10/super-pac-critic-elizabeth-warren-praises-stunningly-generous-woman-who-gave-14m-to-her-super-pac/	Warren Praises ‘Generous Woman’ Who Gave $14M to Her Super PAC Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has been an outspoken critic of the corrupting influence of Super PACs in American politics, but Warren offered effusive praise in her new book for “a stunningly generous woman” who gave $14 million to a Super PAC that kept Warren’s 2020 presidential campaign afloat in the waning days of the Democratic primary. In her new book, Persist, Warren defends her apparent contradictory behavior in condemning Super PACs, while also benefiting from one during her presidential campaign. Warren wrote in one portion of the book: As 2019 and the primary season got closer, rumors began flying about various people who were likely to run. There was a lot of talk about how a number of would-be candidates were already lining up corporate executives and industry lobbyists and their millionaire friends to help them out. Warren, who claimed in the book that she was “no longer the naive political newcomer,” says she knew that “‘help them out’ was a polite way of saying “raise more money than anyone else in the race.'” She continued in the book: I carved out a different path. This was a Democrat-versus-Democrat primary, and I decided during the primary season I would not hold a single big-dollar fundraiser. I would not make a single call to a rich person to ask for money. I would not take a dime from a PAC or a lobbyist. In short, I wouldn’t sell access to my time. While boasting about her inability to interact with and take money from big donors, Warren goes on to note in the same portion of the book that a woman put “$14 million into a super PAC to pay for ads promoting my candidacy in Super Tuesday states.” She wrote: Warren goes on to say she was “convinced that this woman believed in what I was fighting for” as she benefitted from the $14 million worth of advertisements and attempted to justify the contribution by talking about others in the race who reaped the rewards of super PACs. “By this point, every other candidate who participated in the Las Vegas debate — Joe, Bernie, Pete, and Amy — also had a super PAC or similar outside support,” Warren wrote in the chapter. Nonetheless, Warren concluded that she “will keep up the fight for a world in which no one can engage in this kind of spending on behalf of anyone – including me.” Warren, while claiming to distance herself from rich donors and super PACs, is certainly no stranger to them. Last March, FEC filings revealed that Warren had the support of Silicon Valley doctor and Democrat megadonor Karla Jurvetson through Persist PAC, the super PAC that attempted to save Warren’s campaign. Jarvestson reportedly provided the bulk of the PAC’s resources through a $14.6 million donation last February, according to FEC filings.
Report: Israel Threatens to Eliminate Hamas Terror Leaders if Gaza Riots Continue	2018-05-15	[ "The Times of Israel reports: Israel has reportedly warned Hamas that it will resume assassinations of the terror group’s leaders if Hamas continues to organize clashes on the Gaza border. The terror group, meanwhile, vowed revenge after Monday’s deadly riots.", "“If the protests continue, the assassinations will return,” Hadashot TV news quoted security officials as saying in a message sent to Hamas via Egypt.", "The reported warning came as Hamas escalated its own threats of violence. “We say clearly today to all the world that the peaceful march of our people lured the enemy into shedding more blood,” said Khalil al-Hayya, a senior leader in Hamas." ]	http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/15/report-israel-threatens-eliminate-hamas-terror-leaders-gaza-riots-continue/	Report: Israel Threatens to Eliminate Hamas Terror Leaders if Gaza Riots Continue The Times of Israel reports: Israel has reportedly warned Hamas that it will resume assassinations of the terror group’s leaders if Hamas continues to organize clashes on the Gaza border. The terror group, meanwhile, vowed revenge after Monday’s deadly riots. “If the protests continue, the assassinations will return,” Hadashot TV news quoted security officials as saying in a message sent to Hamas via Egypt. The reported warning came as Hamas escalated its own threats of violence. “We say clearly today to all the world that the peaceful march of our people lured the enemy into shedding more blood,” said Khalil al-Hayya, a senior leader in Hamas.
Israeli Lawmakers Rework Bill to Limit Mosque Noise	2017-02-03	[ "Ynetnews reports: MKs in the coalition have been striving over the past few days to phrase the “Muezzin Bill” in a way that would overcome the ultra-Orthodox parties’ block on the legislation.", "MKs Motti Yogev (Bayit Yehudi) and Coalition Chairman David Bitan (Likud) have been holding conversations with other parliamentarians and with figures in the ultra-Orthodox public regarding the bill, which is officially entitled “Limiting noise from houses of prayer.” Whilst ostensibly intended to uniformly apply to houses of worship of all religions, the bill is known to seek to quiet the mosques’ muezzins at late night and early morning hours.", "However, the ultra-Orthodox parties were concerned that such a bill would prevent their use of sirens to mark the beginning of Shabbat in Jewish areas and blocked it." ]	http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/02/03/israeli-lawmakers-rework-bill-limit-mosque-noise/	Israeli Lawmakers Rework Bill to Limit Mosque Noise Ynetnews reports: MKs in the coalition have been striving over the past few days to phrase the “Muezzin Bill” in a way that would overcome the ultra-Orthodox parties’ block on the legislation. MKs Motti Yogev (Bayit Yehudi) and Coalition Chairman David Bitan (Likud) have been holding conversations with other parliamentarians and with figures in the ultra-Orthodox public regarding the bill, which is officially entitled “Limiting noise from houses of prayer.” Whilst ostensibly intended to uniformly apply to houses of worship of all religions, the bill is known to seek to quiet the mosques’ muezzins at late night and early morning hours. However, the ultra-Orthodox parties were concerned that such a bill would prevent their use of sirens to mark the beginning of Shabbat in Jewish areas and blocked it.
L-3 to provide sensor systems for Navy, Coast Guard vessels	2018-05-02	[ "May 2 (UPI) — L-3 Communications has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for advanced sensor systems.", "The deal, announced Tuesday by the Department of Defense, is valued at more than $12.6 million under the terms of a firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, which is a modification to a previous Pentagon award that only adjusts the contract costs.", "The contract from Naval Sea Systems Command enables L-3 Communications to provide “Mk 20 electro-optical sensor systems, radar cross-section kits, engineering support services and depot spares for both the Navy and Coast Guard,” according to the Defense Department.", "The Navy said that the Mk 20 electro-optical sensor system supports a major component of the Mk 34 gun weapon system on the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers and Ticonderosa-class guided missile cruisers, as well as the Coast Guard’s offshore patrol cutters.", "Work on the contract will occur in Northampton, Mass., and is expected to be complete in November 2019, the Pentagon said.", "The total amount of the contract will be obligated to L-3 Communications at time of award. The funds will be allocated from Navy fiscal 2018 shipbuilding and conversion funds, including Navy and Coast Guard fiscal 2018 other procurement funds.", "The obligated funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/news/l-3-to-provide-sensor-systems-for-navy-coast-guard-vessels/	L-3 to provide sensor systems for Navy, Coast Guard vessels May 2 (UPI) — L-3 Communications has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for advanced sensor systems. The deal, announced Tuesday by the Department of Defense, is valued at more than $12.6 million under the terms of a firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, which is a modification to a previous Pentagon award that only adjusts the contract costs. The contract from Naval Sea Systems Command enables L-3 Communications to provide “Mk 20 electro-optical sensor systems, radar cross-section kits, engineering support services and depot spares for both the Navy and Coast Guard,” according to the Defense Department. The Navy said that the Mk 20 electro-optical sensor system supports a major component of the Mk 34 gun weapon system on the Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers and Ticonderosa-class guided missile cruisers, as well as the Coast Guard’s offshore patrol cutters. Work on the contract will occur in Northampton, Mass., and is expected to be complete in November 2019, the Pentagon said. The total amount of the contract will be obligated to L-3 Communications at time of award. The funds will be allocated from Navy fiscal 2018 shipbuilding and conversion funds, including Navy and Coast Guard fiscal 2018 other procurement funds. The obligated funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
FCC to end net neutrality protections June 11	2018-05-10	[ "May 10 (UPI) — The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday that net neutrality protections will be removed beginning June 11.", "FCC Chairman Ajit Pai issued a statement announcing the Restoring Internet Freedom Order will take effect next month, restoring regulation of Internet services to its state before President Barack Obama’s administration installed the net neutrality protections in 2015.", "“On June 11, we will have a framework in place that encourages innovation and investment in our nation’s networks so that all Americans, no matter where they live, can have access to better, cheaper, and faster Internet access and the jobs, opportunities, and platform for free expression that it provides,” Pai said.", "In December, the FCC voted 3-2 to repeal net neutrality regulations for companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast — and no longer treat the Internet providers like a utility.", "Pai said the Internet Freedom Order will replace net neutrality rules with strengthened transparency requirements to protect consumers.", "“The Federal Trade Commission will once again be empowered to target any unfair or deceptive business practices of Internet service providers and to protect American’s broadband privacy,” he said. “Armed with our strengthened transparency rule, we look forward to working closely with the FTC to safeguard a free and open Internet.”", "FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel issued a statement of dissent after the date was announced, calling the decision “profoundly disappointing.”", "“The FCC is on the wrong side of history, the wrong side of the law, and the wrong side of the American people. It deserves to have its handiwork revisited, reexamined, and ultimately reversed,” Rosenworcel said. “I raised my voice to fight for internet freedom. I’ll keep raising a ruckus to support net neutrality and I hope others will too.”", "Democratic senators filed a discharge petition Wednesday with the intent of forcing a vote to reverse the net neutrality appeal through the Congressional Review Act.", "In January, 21 states filed a petition to block the net neutrality repeal, saying it was illegal and would allow Internet service providers to block certain content, charge more to access certain sites and slow down the service for content providers that don’t pay more." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/news/fcc-to-end-net-neutrality-protections-june-11/	FCC to end net neutrality protections June 11 May 10 (UPI) — The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday that net neutrality protections will be removed beginning June 11. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai issued a statement announcing the Restoring Internet Freedom Order will take effect next month, restoring regulation of Internet services to its state before President Barack Obama’s administration installed the net neutrality protections in 2015. “On June 11, we will have a framework in place that encourages innovation and investment in our nation’s networks so that all Americans, no matter where they live, can have access to better, cheaper, and faster Internet access and the jobs, opportunities, and platform for free expression that it provides,” Pai said. In December, the FCC voted 3-2 to repeal net neutrality regulations for companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast — and no longer treat the Internet providers like a utility. Pai said the Internet Freedom Order will replace net neutrality rules with strengthened transparency requirements to protect consumers. “The Federal Trade Commission will once again be empowered to target any unfair or deceptive business practices of Internet service providers and to protect American’s broadband privacy,” he said. “Armed with our strengthened transparency rule, we look forward to working closely with the FTC to safeguard a free and open Internet.” FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel issued a statement of dissent after the date was announced, calling the decision “profoundly disappointing.” “The FCC is on the wrong side of history, the wrong side of the law, and the wrong side of the American people. It deserves to have its handiwork revisited, reexamined, and ultimately reversed,” Rosenworcel said. “I raised my voice to fight for internet freedom. I’ll keep raising a ruckus to support net neutrality and I hope others will too.” Democratic senators filed a discharge petition Wednesday with the intent of forcing a vote to reverse the net neutrality appeal through the Congressional Review Act. In January, 21 states filed a petition to block the net neutrality repeal, saying it was illegal and would allow Internet service providers to block certain content, charge more to access certain sites and slow down the service for content providers that don’t pay more.
Japan confirms missile evacuations drills 'postponed'	2018-06-22	[ "June 22 (UPI) — The Japanese government confirmed Friday it will cancel future missile evacuation drills involving civilians, but announcements over the satellite-based J-Alert system would continue.", "Tokyo’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the drills are not necessary at present, citing the easing of tensions, South Korean news service Newsis reported.", "“The urgent situation of Japan’s guarantee of security has been alleviated by the U.S.-North Korea summit,” Suga said. “We will for the moment hold off on nine kinds of civilian evacuation drills in Tochigi and Kagawa Prefectures.”", "But the government will continue to “train in information delivery through the nationwide instant alarm system,” Suga said.", "J-Alert provides early warnings to more than 200 Japanese municipalities in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. It transmits alerts to mobile phones and televisions and warns people to take shelter.", "Japan has conducted 29 evacuation drills, beginning March 2017.", "Tokyo is keen to begin negotiations over the issue of Japanese abductees. The government claims North Korea abducted 17 people from Japanese coastal areas between 1977 and 1983, and maintains North Korea is still holding prisoners.", "North Korea may have been planning a rapprochement with Japan last year.", "According to the Nikkei, there have been plans in North Korea to work toward diplomatic normalization with Tokyo as early as October 2017.", "A source in North Korea told the Nikkei there were internal discussion at the Korean Workers’ party last fall on ways to approach the United States, China, South Korea, Russia and Japan.", "The North Koreans discussed ways to reach out to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration through secret contacts, then request the easing of sanctions, if Japan requests to send a team of investigators on the abduction issue, according to the Japanese newspaper.", "Abe has previously said economic assistance to North Korea would be considered only on the condition the abduction issue is resolved." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/news/japan-confirms-missile-evacuations-drills-postponed/	Japan confirms missile evacuations drills 'postponed' June 22 (UPI) — The Japanese government confirmed Friday it will cancel future missile evacuation drills involving civilians, but announcements over the satellite-based J-Alert system would continue. Tokyo’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the drills are not necessary at present, citing the easing of tensions, South Korean news service Newsis reported. “The urgent situation of Japan’s guarantee of security has been alleviated by the U.S.-North Korea summit,” Suga said. “We will for the moment hold off on nine kinds of civilian evacuation drills in Tochigi and Kagawa Prefectures.” But the government will continue to “train in information delivery through the nationwide instant alarm system,” Suga said. J-Alert provides early warnings to more than 200 Japanese municipalities in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. It transmits alerts to mobile phones and televisions and warns people to take shelter. Japan has conducted 29 evacuation drills, beginning March 2017. Tokyo is keen to begin negotiations over the issue of Japanese abductees. The government claims North Korea abducted 17 people from Japanese coastal areas between 1977 and 1983, and maintains North Korea is still holding prisoners. North Korea may have been planning a rapprochement with Japan last year. According to the Nikkei, there have been plans in North Korea to work toward diplomatic normalization with Tokyo as early as October 2017. A source in North Korea told the Nikkei there were internal discussion at the Korean Workers’ party last fall on ways to approach the United States, China, South Korea, Russia and Japan. The North Koreans discussed ways to reach out to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration through secret contacts, then request the easing of sanctions, if Japan requests to send a team of investigators on the abduction issue, according to the Japanese newspaper. Abe has previously said economic assistance to North Korea would be considered only on the condition the abduction issue is resolved.
Klobuchar: 'I Do Get Concerned About Paying for College for Rich Kids'	2019-06-27	[ "During Wednesday’s presidential debate, 2020 presidential candidate Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) stated that she gets “concerned about paying for college for rich kids,” and touted her own college plan.", "Moderator Savannah Guthrie asked Klobuchar about her previous remarks about free college and if “the government programs and benefits that some of your rivals are offering [are] giving your voters and people a false sense of what’s actually achievable?”", "Klobuchar responded by touching on the economy and stating that “We know that not everyone is sharing in this prosperity, and Donald Trump just sits in the White House and gloats about what’s going on, when you have so many people that are having trouble affording college and having trouble affording their premiums.”", "She continued, “So, I do get concerned about paying for college for rich kids, I do. But I think my plan is a good one. And my plan would be to, first of all, make community college free and make sure that everyone else, besides that top percentile, gets help with their education. … Secondly, I used Pell Grants. I doubled them from 6,000 to $12,000 a year and expanded the number of families that get covered to families that make up to $100,000. And then the third thing I would do is make it easier for students to pay off their student loans. Because I can tell you this, if billionaires can pay off their yachts, students should be able to pay off their student loans.”" ]	https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/06/26/klobuchar-i-do-get-concerned-about-paying-for-college-for-rich-kids/	Klobuchar: 'I Do Get Concerned About Paying for College for Rich Kids' During Wednesday’s presidential debate, 2020 presidential candidate Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) stated that she gets “concerned about paying for college for rich kids,” and touted her own college plan. Moderator Savannah Guthrie asked Klobuchar about her previous remarks about free college and if “the government programs and benefits that some of your rivals are offering [are] giving your voters and people a false sense of what’s actually achievable?” Klobuchar responded by touching on the economy and stating that “We know that not everyone is sharing in this prosperity, and Donald Trump just sits in the White House and gloats about what’s going on, when you have so many people that are having trouble affording college and having trouble affording their premiums.” She continued, “So, I do get concerned about paying for college for rich kids, I do. But I think my plan is a good one. And my plan would be to, first of all, make community college free and make sure that everyone else, besides that top percentile, gets help with their education. … Secondly, I used Pell Grants. I doubled them from 6,000 to $12,000 a year and expanded the number of families that get covered to families that make up to $100,000. And then the third thing I would do is make it easier for students to pay off their student loans. Because I can tell you this, if billionaires can pay off their yachts, students should be able to pay off their student loans.”
Beck: Comey Letter 'One of the Most Irresponsible Things to Ever Happen'	2016-10-31	[ "Monday on his radio show, while discussing the FBI reopening the investigation into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, conservative host Glenn Beck said FBI director James Comey contacting Congress is “one of the most irresponsible things to ever happen.”", "Beck said, “For him to go for the subpoena and announce it and open this thing up when he says he doesn’t know if there’s even anything in those emails, that’s not too big of a risk for him, that is too big of a risk of anyone’s career, and not his, hers.”", "He added, “You change the course of the country. You change the course of this person’s life. This is one of the most irresponsible things to ever happen, if it is indeed true that he doesn’t have any evidence. Can you imagine if this were to happen to Donald Trump? Can you imagine what we would be saying? If this would have happened to any Republican president—Mitt Romney—and they said, ‘We have no evidence’?”" ]	https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2016/10/31/beck-comey-letter-one-irresponsible-things-ever-happen/	Beck: Comey Letter 'One of the Most Irresponsible Things to Ever Happen' Monday on his radio show, while discussing the FBI reopening the investigation into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, conservative host Glenn Beck said FBI director James Comey contacting Congress is “one of the most irresponsible things to ever happen.” Beck said, “For him to go for the subpoena and announce it and open this thing up when he says he doesn’t know if there’s even anything in those emails, that’s not too big of a risk for him, that is too big of a risk of anyone’s career, and not his, hers.” He added, “You change the course of the country. You change the course of this person’s life. This is one of the most irresponsible things to ever happen, if it is indeed true that he doesn’t have any evidence. Can you imagine if this were to happen to Donald Trump? Can you imagine what we would be saying? If this would have happened to any Republican president—Mitt Romney—and they said, ‘We have no evidence’?”
Trump: 'I Think Nancy Pelosi Has Lost Her Mind'	2019-11-03	[ "After returning from New York City, Sunday, on the South Lawn of the White House, President Donald Trump said he believed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) had “lost her mind.”", "Trump said, “I think Nancy Pelosi has lost her mind.”", "He continued, “I think, frankly, that she should go home to San Francisco. If you look at what is happening to her district, her district is going to hell. With homeless that they’re not taking care of, with needles all over the streets, with tents, with people, with sanitation, with horrible things being washed into the ocean, into the Pacific Ocean.”", "He added, “Her district has probably gone down more than any district proportionally, in the United States. And what she has done for that district— then on top of it, you’ve got fires eating away at California every year because management is so bad. The governor doesn’t know he is like a child.”" ]	https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/11/03/trump-i-think-nancy-pelosi-has-lost-her-mind/	Trump: 'I Think Nancy Pelosi Has Lost Her Mind' After returning from New York City, Sunday, on the South Lawn of the White House, President Donald Trump said he believed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) had “lost her mind.” Trump said, “I think Nancy Pelosi has lost her mind.” He continued, “I think, frankly, that she should go home to San Francisco. If you look at what is happening to her district, her district is going to hell. With homeless that they’re not taking care of, with needles all over the streets, with tents, with people, with sanitation, with horrible things being washed into the ocean, into the Pacific Ocean.” He added, “Her district has probably gone down more than any district proportionally, in the United States. And what she has done for that district— then on top of it, you’ve got fires eating away at California every year because management is so bad. The governor doesn’t know he is like a child.”
Immigration Will Be Far Higher Than We Promised, Government Admits	2016-04-18	[ "Chancellor George Osborne has unwittingly admitted that the government will miss its immigration targets by a significant margin.", "The UK Treasury released figures today suggesting that each British household would be £4,300 “worse off” if Britain leaves the European Union (EU).", "However, campaign group Migration Watch UK has pointed out the Treasury’s forecast uses figures that assume immigration will be far higher than the government promised.", "Chairman Lord Green of Deddington said: “The Treasury Forecast takes the [Office for National Statistics] principal population projection that has a long term assumption that net migration will be 185,000 from 2021. In other words, it assumes that the government will miss their immigration target by a country mile and we will, on the official projections, see an increase in the UK population of six million over the next 15 years.”", "Prime Minister David Cameron has consistently promised to reduce net migration to the “tens of thousands” since he took office in 2010, but has missed this target every year with immigration continuing to rise.", "A large contributing factor to the UK’s rising immigration is the number of EU migrants over whom the government has little control thanks to Britain’s EU membership.", "“Given that no serious commentator believes that the ’emergency brake’ will have any significant effect, the government should also explain how even this very unsatisfactory outcome could be achieved with no limits on EU migration, which is now running 170,000 a year out of 330,000,” Lord Green added.", "He also highlighted the benefits that could come from reducing migration from the EU, something that could only realistically be achieved by leaving the bloc.", "“A reduction in low-skilled migration from the EU could improve productivity, public finances and [gross domestic product] per capita as well as raise wages and reduce pressure on housing.”" ]	http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/04/18/chancellor-admits-will-miss-immigration/	Immigration Will Be Far Higher Than We Promised, Government Admits Chancellor George Osborne has unwittingly admitted that the government will miss its immigration targets by a significant margin. The UK Treasury released figures today suggesting that each British household would be £4,300 “worse off” if Britain leaves the European Union (EU). However, campaign group Migration Watch UK has pointed out the Treasury’s forecast uses figures that assume immigration will be far higher than the government promised. Chairman Lord Green of Deddington said: “The Treasury Forecast takes the [Office for National Statistics] principal population projection that has a long term assumption that net migration will be 185,000 from 2021. In other words, it assumes that the government will miss their immigration target by a country mile and we will, on the official projections, see an increase in the UK population of six million over the next 15 years.” Prime Minister David Cameron has consistently promised to reduce net migration to the “tens of thousands” since he took office in 2010, but has missed this target every year with immigration continuing to rise. A large contributing factor to the UK’s rising immigration is the number of EU migrants over whom the government has little control thanks to Britain’s EU membership. “Given that no serious commentator believes that the ’emergency brake’ will have any significant effect, the government should also explain how even this very unsatisfactory outcome could be achieved with no limits on EU migration, which is now running 170,000 a year out of 330,000,” Lord Green added. He also highlighted the benefits that could come from reducing migration from the EU, something that could only realistically be achieved by leaving the bloc. “A reduction in low-skilled migration from the EU could improve productivity, public finances and [gross domestic product] per capita as well as raise wages and reduce pressure on housing.”
Rep. Diane Black: 'Little That Separates Late-Term Abortionist LeRoy Carhart From Kermit Gosnell’	2016-05-16	[ "Democrats in Congress demand the end of the special House panel charged with investigating allegations of the illegal buying and selling of aborted baby body parts, and, most recently, the practices of notorious late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart, who has allegedly sent at least five of his abortion patients to the hospital from his Maryland clinic since December alone.", "“There is little that separates late-term abortionists like LeRoy Carhart from someone like Kermit Gosnell,” Rep. Diane Black (TN), a Republican member of the House panel, tells Breitbart News.", "Friday, May 13 was the third anniversary of the murder conviction of Gosnell, who was discovered to have severed the spinal cords of aborted babies born alive in his Philadelphia “House of Horrors” abortion clinic. Gosnell was also found guilty in the death of one of his patients due to an anesthesia overdose.", "Black adds:", "Carhart’s clinic is one of the few in the nation that performs abortions during the third trimester – despite the overwhelming evidence of health risks to the mother and fetal pain for the unborn child – and public records indicate that at least five women have been sent to the hospital since December while seeking an abortion at this facility. This total disrespect for human life should concern all people of conscience. An investigation is truly the least we can do at this point.", "Black, a nurse for more than 40 years, has made pro-life legislation a priority of her service. She authored the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 – which was approved by the House last September – and voted against the continuing resolution to fund the government because it included funding for Planned Parenthood. National Right to Life – which has given Black a 100 percent pro-life vote rating, has also endorsed her in her re-election bid this year.", "During a news conference, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi referred to the House panel as the “Select Committee to Attack Women’s Health,” and added:", "Ever since its creation, the Republicans of the Select Committee to Attack Women’s Health sole purpose has been to drive an outrageous campaign of misrepresentation and intimidation. As our Democrats on the Committee documented in their letter to Speaker Ryan yesterday, Republicans’ actions are endangering women, researchers, and doctors. The Republican Select Committee is engaging in abuses that have not been seen on Capitol Hill since the days of Joseph McCarthy. It is a clear violation of House Rules; it should be disbanded immediately.", "All six of the Democrat members of the House panel received funding for their campaigns from the abortion industry, including Rep. Jackie Speier, who tweeted out her solidarity with fellow Democrats against the House panel:", "Black observes that while Congress allowed Planned Parenthood to receive taxpayer funding this year, more states are coming forward to eliminate the abortion business’ support.", "“We must safeguard the rights of states to protect life and taxpayer dollars by defunding Planned Parenthood,” Black says. “As a state legislator, I was proud to lead this charge in Tennessee and I hope that more states will follow suit. Women deserve better than Planned Parenthood and Tennessee has shown that it is indeed possible to provide high quality care to women in need without resorting to the services of this scandal-ridden abortion giant.”", "Last September, the House passed H.R. 3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act, ensuring that states have the right to terminate Medicaid contracts with Planned Parenthood without fear of reprisal from the federal government. Black voted for the measure and spoke in support of it on the House floor.", "The Obama administration, however, has shown it will protect the abortion business – even to the extent of threatening to withdraw federal funds from states that eliminate Planned Parenthood’s taxpayer funding.", "“We shouldn’t be surprised at the lengths this President will go to protect his political allies at Planned Parenthood,” Black notes. “After all, this is the man who attended their annual fundraising gala and uttered the words, ‘God Bless you.’ The President, like most in his party, is completely beholden to the big abortion industry and no scandal is too big to sever their unholy alliance.”", "The special House panel has already uncovered documents that point to Planned Parenthood’s illegal profiting from the sale of body parts of babies aborted in its clinics.", "During the panel’s initial hearing, Black said about the baby parts scandal: “This is not dignity. This is not respect for human life. I want to ask the panelists – have we reached a point in our society where there effectively is an Amazon.com for human parts, including entire babies?”", "Other pro-life leaders echo Black’s comments about the investigation into Carhart and the Democrats’ call to disband the House panel.", "“It’s about time that Leroy Carhart is under scrutiny for his crimes as a late-term abortionist,” says Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America. “It is our hope that he be investigated for the many deaths of mothers and babies that occurred on his watch.”", "“These Democrat Members of Congress are puppets of the abortion industry, which has donated heavily to their campaigns, and are trying to quickly get rid of the damning evidence that shows how deep the roots of the illegal fetal tissue trade go,” she adds. “It’s a disgrace.”", "Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, praised the House panel’s decision to probe the practices of Carhart.", "“LeRoy Carhart is one of the public faces of the abortion industry,” said Pavone in a statement. “He’s attacked partial birth abortion laws in court and even starred in a documentary that celebrated third-trimester abortionists.”", "“But Carhart has also sent 12 women to the hospital in the last four years, five since December, and he’s killed at least two women after botched abortions,” he continues. “The fact that pro-aborts hail him as a hero speaks volumes about the abortion business itself.”" ]	http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/05/16/rep-diane-black-little-separates-late-term-abortionist-leroy-carhart-kermit-gosnell/	Rep. Diane Black: 'Little That Separates Late-Term Abortionist LeRoy Carhart From Kermit Gosnell’ Democrats in Congress demand the end of the special House panel charged with investigating allegations of the illegal buying and selling of aborted baby body parts, and, most recently, the practices of notorious late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart, who has allegedly sent at least five of his abortion patients to the hospital from his Maryland clinic since December alone. “There is little that separates late-term abortionists like LeRoy Carhart from someone like Kermit Gosnell,” Rep. Diane Black (TN), a Republican member of the House panel, tells Breitbart News. Friday, May 13 was the third anniversary of the murder conviction of Gosnell, who was discovered to have severed the spinal cords of aborted babies born alive in his Philadelphia “House of Horrors” abortion clinic. Gosnell was also found guilty in the death of one of his patients due to an anesthesia overdose. Black adds: Carhart’s clinic is one of the few in the nation that performs abortions during the third trimester – despite the overwhelming evidence of health risks to the mother and fetal pain for the unborn child – and public records indicate that at least five women have been sent to the hospital since December while seeking an abortion at this facility. This total disrespect for human life should concern all people of conscience. An investigation is truly the least we can do at this point. Black, a nurse for more than 40 years, has made pro-life legislation a priority of her service. She authored the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015 – which was approved by the House last September – and voted against the continuing resolution to fund the government because it included funding for Planned Parenthood. National Right to Life – which has given Black a 100 percent pro-life vote rating, has also endorsed her in her re-election bid this year. During a news conference, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi referred to the House panel as the “Select Committee to Attack Women’s Health,” and added: Ever since its creation, the Republicans of the Select Committee to Attack Women’s Health sole purpose has been to drive an outrageous campaign of misrepresentation and intimidation. As our Democrats on the Committee documented in their letter to Speaker Ryan yesterday, Republicans’ actions are endangering women, researchers, and doctors. The Republican Select Committee is engaging in abuses that have not been seen on Capitol Hill since the days of Joseph McCarthy. It is a clear violation of House Rules; it should be disbanded immediately. All six of the Democrat members of the House panel received funding for their campaigns from the abortion industry, including Rep. Jackie Speier, who tweeted out her solidarity with fellow Democrats against the House panel: Black observes that while Congress allowed Planned Parenthood to receive taxpayer funding this year, more states are coming forward to eliminate the abortion business’ support. “We must safeguard the rights of states to protect life and taxpayer dollars by defunding Planned Parenthood,” Black says. “As a state legislator, I was proud to lead this charge in Tennessee and I hope that more states will follow suit. Women deserve better than Planned Parenthood and Tennessee has shown that it is indeed possible to provide high quality care to women in need without resorting to the services of this scandal-ridden abortion giant.” Last September, the House passed H.R. 3495, the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act, ensuring that states have the right to terminate Medicaid contracts with Planned Parenthood without fear of reprisal from the federal government. Black voted for the measure and spoke in support of it on the House floor. The Obama administration, however, has shown it will protect the abortion business – even to the extent of threatening to withdraw federal funds from states that eliminate Planned Parenthood’s taxpayer funding. “We shouldn’t be surprised at the lengths this President will go to protect his political allies at Planned Parenthood,” Black notes. “After all, this is the man who attended their annual fundraising gala and uttered the words, ‘God Bless you.’ The President, like most in his party, is completely beholden to the big abortion industry and no scandal is too big to sever their unholy alliance.” The special House panel has already uncovered documents that point to Planned Parenthood’s illegal profiting from the sale of body parts of babies aborted in its clinics. During the panel’s initial hearing, Black said about the baby parts scandal: “This is not dignity. This is not respect for human life. I want to ask the panelists – have we reached a point in our society where there effectively is an Amazon.com for human parts, including entire babies?” Other pro-life leaders echo Black’s comments about the investigation into Carhart and the Democrats’ call to disband the House panel. “It’s about time that Leroy Carhart is under scrutiny for his crimes as a late-term abortionist,” says Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America. “It is our hope that he be investigated for the many deaths of mothers and babies that occurred on his watch.” “These Democrat Members of Congress are puppets of the abortion industry, which has donated heavily to their campaigns, and are trying to quickly get rid of the damning evidence that shows how deep the roots of the illegal fetal tissue trade go,” she adds. “It’s a disgrace.” Father Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, praised the House panel’s decision to probe the practices of Carhart. “LeRoy Carhart is one of the public faces of the abortion industry,” said Pavone in a statement. “He’s attacked partial birth abortion laws in court and even starred in a documentary that celebrated third-trimester abortionists.” “But Carhart has also sent 12 women to the hospital in the last four years, five since December, and he’s killed at least two women after botched abortions,” he continues. “The fact that pro-aborts hail him as a hero speaks volumes about the abortion business itself.”
Gun Owners Fire on Gavin Newsom’s Gun Control Initiative	2016-06-08	[ "The California Rifle and Pistol Association has entered the fray against Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s gun control initiative via a video showing how Newsom’s measures would make women more vulnerable.", "The video, titled “Take Away Our Rights, Take Away Our Life,” highlights how bad guys with guns will be able to prey on an expanded number of outgunned law-abiding citizens if Newsom’s initiative passes. The Los Angeles Times reports that “the video depicts a woman walking to her car in a dark parking garage being assaulted by a man. The woman pulls out a gun, but when she pulls the trigger there are no bullets.”", "Newsom is seeking to expand the background check system to include ammunition purchases. This means a law-abiding citizen would have to go through a background check before being allowed to buy a box of .22 lr ammunition.", "Moreover, Newsom wants to enact a statewide ban on “high capacity” magazines. This means criminals would continue to have 15, 20, and 30-round magazines–and beyond–while law-abiding citizens would be limited to 10 rounds or less.", "Correction: This article originally — and mistakenly — credited the NRA with creating the video, based on reporting by another source cited above. Breitbart News has since learned that the video was created by the California Rifle and Pistol Association." ]	http://www.breitbart.com/california/2016/06/08/nra-opens-fire-gavin-newsoms-gun-initiative/	Gun Owners Fire on Gavin Newsom’s Gun Control Initiative The California Rifle and Pistol Association has entered the fray against Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s gun control initiative via a video showing how Newsom’s measures would make women more vulnerable. The video, titled “Take Away Our Rights, Take Away Our Life,” highlights how bad guys with guns will be able to prey on an expanded number of outgunned law-abiding citizens if Newsom’s initiative passes. The Los Angeles Times reports that “the video depicts a woman walking to her car in a dark parking garage being assaulted by a man. The woman pulls out a gun, but when she pulls the trigger there are no bullets.” Newsom is seeking to expand the background check system to include ammunition purchases. This means a law-abiding citizen would have to go through a background check before being allowed to buy a box of .22 lr ammunition. Moreover, Newsom wants to enact a statewide ban on “high capacity” magazines. This means criminals would continue to have 15, 20, and 30-round magazines–and beyond–while law-abiding citizens would be limited to 10 rounds or less. Correction: This article originally — and mistakenly — credited the NRA with creating the video, based on reporting by another source cited above. Breitbart News has since learned that the video was created by the California Rifle and Pistol Association.
Britain's Davis in First Talks with EU's 'Monsieur Brexit'	2016-11-21	[ "(AFP) – Brexit minister David Davis headed to Brussels Monday for his first talks there with the European Commission’s top negotiator Michel Barnier on how to tackle Britain’s divorce from the EU.", "“I want to begin the work of ensuring we have a positive, strong and productive relationship with our closest neighbours,” Davis said in a statement.", "His spokeswoman said that after meeting Barnier on Monday Davis would travel to Strasbourg on Tuesday to meet the European Parliament’s Brexit pointman Guy Verhofstadt, the former Belgian prime minister.", "“The meetings will not seek to open negotiations… but to lay the ground for a constructive dialogue and a smooth and orderly exit which is in the interests of all parties,” Davis’s ministry, the Department for Exiting the European Union, said in a statement.", "The ministry also said that the trip would be “the first of a series of visits across the EU”.", "European Union leaders have ruled out any formal Brexit negotiations before Britain invokes Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, the official exit procedure, following its June vote to leave the 28-nation bloc.", "Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to do so by the end of March but has revealed little about what kind of deal she is aiming for, saying only that she wanted to cut EU migrant numbers and retain access for British businesses to Europe’s single market.", "EU leaders have said the two aims are incompatible.", "Barnier is a former French agriculture minister and France’s one-time European Commissioner.", "Last month he said the official language for the Brexit negotiations had yet to be decided, denying reports he had insisted they be in his native French." ]	http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/11/21/britains-davis-first-talks-eus-monsieur-brexit/	Britain's Davis in First Talks with EU's 'Monsieur Brexit' (AFP) – Brexit minister David Davis headed to Brussels Monday for his first talks there with the European Commission’s top negotiator Michel Barnier on how to tackle Britain’s divorce from the EU. “I want to begin the work of ensuring we have a positive, strong and productive relationship with our closest neighbours,” Davis said in a statement. His spokeswoman said that after meeting Barnier on Monday Davis would travel to Strasbourg on Tuesday to meet the European Parliament’s Brexit pointman Guy Verhofstadt, the former Belgian prime minister. “The meetings will not seek to open negotiations… but to lay the ground for a constructive dialogue and a smooth and orderly exit which is in the interests of all parties,” Davis’s ministry, the Department for Exiting the European Union, said in a statement. The ministry also said that the trip would be “the first of a series of visits across the EU”. European Union leaders have ruled out any formal Brexit negotiations before Britain invokes Article 50 of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty, the official exit procedure, following its June vote to leave the 28-nation bloc. Prime Minister Theresa May has promised to do so by the end of March but has revealed little about what kind of deal she is aiming for, saying only that she wanted to cut EU migrant numbers and retain access for British businesses to Europe’s single market. EU leaders have said the two aims are incompatible. Barnier is a former French agriculture minister and France’s one-time European Commissioner. Last month he said the official language for the Brexit negotiations had yet to be decided, denying reports he had insisted they be in his native French.
NAACP: Trump's Planned Visit to Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Opening 'an Insult'	2017-12-07	[ "The NAACP is protesting President Donald Trump’s proposed visit to the opening of a civil rights museum in Mississippi on Saturday, saying his appearance at the ceremony would be “an affront to the veterans of the civil rights movement.”", "“President Trump’s statements and policies regarding the protection and enforcement of civil rights have been abysmal, and his attendance is an affront to the veterans of the civil rights movement,” Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO, said in a statement released this week. “He has created a commission to reinforce voter suppression, refused to denounce white supremacists, and overall, has created a racially hostile climate in this nation.”", "“He has created a commission to reinforce voter suppression, refused to denounce white supremacists, and overall, has created a racially hostile climate in this nation,” Johnson added.", "Dr. Amos Brown, NAACP board member and San Francisco Branch President, said in the statement: “As a freedom fighter and contemporary of Emmett Till, Trump’s visit is an insult. He has never been a supporter of civil rights or equal opportunity or justice.”", "White House press secretary Sarah Sanders expressed disappointment over the NAACP’s protest but said the organization has every right to object Trump’s visit.", "“I think this is something that should bring the country together to celebrate the opening of this museum and highlighting [the] civil rights movement and the progress that we’ve made,” she said this week. “And I would hope that those individuals would join in that celebration instead of protesting it. However, they have every right to protest it.”", "The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum event will begin Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and will feature speeches from civil rights leaders, elected officials, and Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R), who extended the invitation to President Trump.", "Some NAACP members, the Washington Post reports, plan to stage a protest during the event.", "Saturday’s ceremony will also feature speeches from former NAACP chairman Myrlie Evers and Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.)." ]	http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/12/07/naacp-trumps-planned-visit-mississippi-civil-rights-museum-opening/	NAACP: Trump's Planned Visit to Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Opening 'an Insult' The NAACP is protesting President Donald Trump’s proposed visit to the opening of a civil rights museum in Mississippi on Saturday, saying his appearance at the ceremony would be “an affront to the veterans of the civil rights movement.” “President Trump’s statements and policies regarding the protection and enforcement of civil rights have been abysmal, and his attendance is an affront to the veterans of the civil rights movement,” Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO, said in a statement released this week. “He has created a commission to reinforce voter suppression, refused to denounce white supremacists, and overall, has created a racially hostile climate in this nation.” “He has created a commission to reinforce voter suppression, refused to denounce white supremacists, and overall, has created a racially hostile climate in this nation,” Johnson added. Dr. Amos Brown, NAACP board member and San Francisco Branch President, said in the statement: “As a freedom fighter and contemporary of Emmett Till, Trump’s visit is an insult. He has never been a supporter of civil rights or equal opportunity or justice.” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders expressed disappointment over the NAACP’s protest but said the organization has every right to object Trump’s visit. “I think this is something that should bring the country together to celebrate the opening of this museum and highlighting [the] civil rights movement and the progress that we’ve made,” she said this week. “And I would hope that those individuals would join in that celebration instead of protesting it. However, they have every right to protest it.” The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum event will begin Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and will feature speeches from civil rights leaders, elected officials, and Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R), who extended the invitation to President Trump. Some NAACP members, the Washington Post reports, plan to stage a protest during the event. Saturday’s ceremony will also feature speeches from former NAACP chairman Myrlie Evers and Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.).
Tom Cotton Warns Republicans: 'Don't Be Fooled' by Biden's Amnesty Plan	2021-01-18	[ "Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is warning House and Senate Republicans not to be “fooled” by President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming amnesty plan for the 11 to 22 million illegal aliens living in the United States, which he says will provide lip service to federal immigration enforcement.", "Last week, open borders activists suggested that Biden’s upcoming amnesty plan is the “most aggressive agenda” they have seen in years. The plan is expected to provide amnesty to nearly all illegal aliens living in the U.S. and potentially expand legal immigration, a staple of the corporate lobby’s outsourcing goals.", "Cotton, author of the RAISE Act to boost U.S. wages by reducing legal immigration, urged Republicans that the plan will likely “add a fig leaf of ‘security’ and ‘enforcement'” and will be labeled as a “‘compromise'” piece of legislation despite being “the most radical immigration bill in American history.”", "Cotton slammed the plan as prioritizing the interests of corporate special interests pursuing cheap foreign labor over the needs of 18 million jobless Americans and another more than six million underemployed Americans.", "“Joe Biden is wasting no time trying to enact his radical immigration agenda,” Cotton said. “He’s unveiling his draft immigration bill this week, and it’s what you’d expect from the party of open borders: Total amnesty, no regard for the health or security of Americans, and zero enforcement.”", "Cotton continued:", "The Biden plan is bad for American workers and bad for economic recovery. American unemployment is sharply increasing with over a million new unemployment claims in the first week of January. Bringing in more immigrant labor will only worsen the problem & further reduce wages.", "Let’s be clear: Joe Biden is prioritizing amnesty ahead of the pandemic or getting Americans back to work. We can’t let him get away with it.", "Joe Biden’s bill would provide amnesty & citizenship for millions of illegal aliens, allowing them to jump ahead of law-abiding immigrants who followed the rules. There are already thousands more rushing toward our southern border to take advantage of Joe Biden’s amnesty plan.", "Cotton also noted that Biden is set to introduce his amnesty plan as a caravan of approximately 6,500 foreign nationals, primarily from Central America, is on the move across the region in an effort to rush the U.S.-Mexico border.", "Guatemala’s security forces have attempted to push the caravan back.", "“Joe Biden’s bill would provide amnesty & citizenship for millions of illegal aliens, allowing them to jump ahead of law-abiding immigrants who followed the rules,” Cotton said. “There are already thousands more rushing toward our southern border to take advantage of Joe Biden’s amnesty plan.”", "Joe Biden promised amnesty throughout his campaign.", "Joe Biden will propose a massive amnesty and relaxed asylum standards on his first day in office.", "Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have previously suggested that they are open to working with the incoming Biden administration on striking an amnesty deal. Likewise, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reportedly told colleagues in November 2020 that finding “common ground” with Biden on immigration “would benefit all of us.”", "An amnesty would flood the labor market with millions of legalized foreign competitors for U.S. jobs against a growing number of jobless working and middle class Americans.", "Economists have found that their job opportunities and wages can be easily diminished by high immigration levels.", "One particular study by the Center for Immigration Studies’ Steven Camarota revealed that for every one percent increase in the immigrant portion of American workers’ occupation, their weekly wages are cut by perhaps 0.5 percent. This means the average native-born American worker today has his weekly wages reduced by potentially 8.75 percent, since more than 17 percent of the workforce is foreign-born.", "The high immigration policy is a boon for giant corporations, real estate investors, Wall Street, university systems, and Big Agriculture that can cash in on an economy that offers low wages to an inflated labor market where employers hold bargaining power over employees.", "During his four years in office, President Trump sought to reserve this corporatist trend by tightening the labor market to hike U.S. wages for the lowest of earners and transferring bargaining power to American workers who could bid for jobs rather than employers bidding for workers." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/18/tom-cotton-warns-republicans-dont-be-fooled-by-joe-bidens-amnesty-plan/	Tom Cotton Warns Republicans: 'Don't Be Fooled' by Biden's Amnesty Plan Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is warning House and Senate Republicans not to be “fooled” by President-elect Joe Biden’s upcoming amnesty plan for the 11 to 22 million illegal aliens living in the United States, which he says will provide lip service to federal immigration enforcement. Last week, open borders activists suggested that Biden’s upcoming amnesty plan is the “most aggressive agenda” they have seen in years. The plan is expected to provide amnesty to nearly all illegal aliens living in the U.S. and potentially expand legal immigration, a staple of the corporate lobby’s outsourcing goals. Cotton, author of the RAISE Act to boost U.S. wages by reducing legal immigration, urged Republicans that the plan will likely “add a fig leaf of ‘security’ and ‘enforcement'” and will be labeled as a “‘compromise'” piece of legislation despite being “the most radical immigration bill in American history.” Cotton slammed the plan as prioritizing the interests of corporate special interests pursuing cheap foreign labor over the needs of 18 million jobless Americans and another more than six million underemployed Americans. “Joe Biden is wasting no time trying to enact his radical immigration agenda,” Cotton said. “He’s unveiling his draft immigration bill this week, and it’s what you’d expect from the party of open borders: Total amnesty, no regard for the health or security of Americans, and zero enforcement.” Cotton continued: The Biden plan is bad for American workers and bad for economic recovery. American unemployment is sharply increasing with over a million new unemployment claims in the first week of January. Bringing in more immigrant labor will only worsen the problem & further reduce wages. Let’s be clear: Joe Biden is prioritizing amnesty ahead of the pandemic or getting Americans back to work. We can’t let him get away with it. Joe Biden’s bill would provide amnesty & citizenship for millions of illegal aliens, allowing them to jump ahead of law-abiding immigrants who followed the rules. There are already thousands more rushing toward our southern border to take advantage of Joe Biden’s amnesty plan. Cotton also noted that Biden is set to introduce his amnesty plan as a caravan of approximately 6,500 foreign nationals, primarily from Central America, is on the move across the region in an effort to rush the U.S.-Mexico border. Guatemala’s security forces have attempted to push the caravan back. “Joe Biden’s bill would provide amnesty & citizenship for millions of illegal aliens, allowing them to jump ahead of law-abiding immigrants who followed the rules,” Cotton said. “There are already thousands more rushing toward our southern border to take advantage of Joe Biden’s amnesty plan.” Joe Biden promised amnesty throughout his campaign. Joe Biden will propose a massive amnesty and relaxed asylum standards on his first day in office. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have previously suggested that they are open to working with the incoming Biden administration on striking an amnesty deal. Likewise, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reportedly told colleagues in November 2020 that finding “common ground” with Biden on immigration “would benefit all of us.” An amnesty would flood the labor market with millions of legalized foreign competitors for U.S. jobs against a growing number of jobless working and middle class Americans. Economists have found that their job opportunities and wages can be easily diminished by high immigration levels. One particular study by the Center for Immigration Studies’ Steven Camarota revealed that for every one percent increase in the immigrant portion of American workers’ occupation, their weekly wages are cut by perhaps 0.5 percent. This means the average native-born American worker today has his weekly wages reduced by potentially 8.75 percent, since more than 17 percent of the workforce is foreign-born. The high immigration policy is a boon for giant corporations, real estate investors, Wall Street, university systems, and Big Agriculture that can cash in on an economy that offers low wages to an inflated labor market where employers hold bargaining power over employees. During his four years in office, President Trump sought to reserve this corporatist trend by tightening the labor market to hike U.S. wages for the lowest of earners and transferring bargaining power to American workers who could bid for jobs rather than employers bidding for workers.
Teen accused of shooting 4 classmates faces more charges	2017-09-27	[ "SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Prosecutors filed 51 new charges Wednesday against a 15-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting a classmate and wounding three others at his rural Washington state high school.", "Caleb Sharpe already has been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 shooting at Freeman High School near the tiny town of Rockford. He previously pleaded not guilty.", "Spokane County prosecutors upgraded the murder charge to premeditated murder and added 51 counts of assault, representing other students in the vicinity of the gunfire, according to court documents.", "Sharpe also appeared in court for the first time, where a judge said a decision on whether to try the teen as an adult will not occur until next year. In juvenile court, Spokane County Superior Court Judge Michael Price set an April 2 date for a weeklong hearing, saying the case was too complex to hold it within 14 days as required by law.", "Defense attorney Bevan Maxey agreed with the delay, though his client will remain in custody.", "“I have all kinds of concern for him being in jail,” Maxey said. “This is a process that is going to take place. Everybody needs to be properly prepared.”", "The Associated Press doesn’t typically name juvenile suspects but is doing so because of the severity of the accusations and because Sharpe’s name was released in public documents.", "“We would prefer he be handled as a juvenile,” the defense attorney said. “That’s what he is; 15 years old.”", "Family members of Sharpe and the victims filled the small courtroom but did not talk to reporters afterward. Sharpe did not speak at the hearing.", "Court documents released Wednesday say Sharpe determined whether to carry out the shooting by flipping a coin. Detectives wrote in court documents that heads meant Sharpe would shoot students and tails meant he would not do it and never think about it again. The coin landed on heads, according to documents.", "Sharpe also told detectives that he had been watching documentaries of other school shootings, including Columbine and Sandy Hook, for about a year, court documents said.", "The documents said Sharpe told detectives about loading his father’s assault rifle into a golf bag and putting a handgun in his pocket, The Spokesman-Review reported (https://goo.gl/13fmJ5).", "Once inside the school, Sharpe pulled out the rifle, which jammed, so he discarded it and pulled the pistol out, shooting a 15-year-old classmate in the abdomen and face, killing him, court documents said.", "The teen then walked down a hallway, firing into the ceiling before wounding three female students, authorities have said. Sharpe told police that he had been bullied by the boy who died but did not target him specifically.", "“Sharpe said the plan went exactly as intended,” detectives wrote in court documents. “His plan was to shoot some people at school, just like he did. Sharpe said he was not planning on shooting any particular people; he just planned on shooting people in general.”", "Detective Mike Drapeau wrote in court documents that he found Sharpe’s yearbook in a search of Sharpe’s home and that someone had placed an “X Kill” on photos of 26 students.", "Officials have said Sharpe previously had given friends notes indicating he was going to do something that may cause others harm. School officials have confirmed that they had suspended him and ordered a mental health evaluation before he was allowed to return to school.", "This story has been updated to correct the date of the shooting to Sept. 13." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/news/teen-accused-of-shooting-4-classmates-faces-more-charges/	Teen accused of shooting 4 classmates faces more charges SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Prosecutors filed 51 new charges Wednesday against a 15-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting a classmate and wounding three others at his rural Washington state high school. Caleb Sharpe already has been charged with first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 shooting at Freeman High School near the tiny town of Rockford. He previously pleaded not guilty. Spokane County prosecutors upgraded the murder charge to premeditated murder and added 51 counts of assault, representing other students in the vicinity of the gunfire, according to court documents. Sharpe also appeared in court for the first time, where a judge said a decision on whether to try the teen as an adult will not occur until next year. In juvenile court, Spokane County Superior Court Judge Michael Price set an April 2 date for a weeklong hearing, saying the case was too complex to hold it within 14 days as required by law. Defense attorney Bevan Maxey agreed with the delay, though his client will remain in custody. “I have all kinds of concern for him being in jail,” Maxey said. “This is a process that is going to take place. Everybody needs to be properly prepared.” The Associated Press doesn’t typically name juvenile suspects but is doing so because of the severity of the accusations and because Sharpe’s name was released in public documents. “We would prefer he be handled as a juvenile,” the defense attorney said. “That’s what he is; 15 years old.” Family members of Sharpe and the victims filled the small courtroom but did not talk to reporters afterward. Sharpe did not speak at the hearing. Court documents released Wednesday say Sharpe determined whether to carry out the shooting by flipping a coin. Detectives wrote in court documents that heads meant Sharpe would shoot students and tails meant he would not do it and never think about it again. The coin landed on heads, according to documents. Sharpe also told detectives that he had been watching documentaries of other school shootings, including Columbine and Sandy Hook, for about a year, court documents said. The documents said Sharpe told detectives about loading his father’s assault rifle into a golf bag and putting a handgun in his pocket, The Spokesman-Review reported (https://goo.gl/13fmJ5). Once inside the school, Sharpe pulled out the rifle, which jammed, so he discarded it and pulled the pistol out, shooting a 15-year-old classmate in the abdomen and face, killing him, court documents said. The teen then walked down a hallway, firing into the ceiling before wounding three female students, authorities have said. Sharpe told police that he had been bullied by the boy who died but did not target him specifically. “Sharpe said the plan went exactly as intended,” detectives wrote in court documents. “His plan was to shoot some people at school, just like he did. Sharpe said he was not planning on shooting any particular people; he just planned on shooting people in general.” Detective Mike Drapeau wrote in court documents that he found Sharpe’s yearbook in a search of Sharpe’s home and that someone had placed an “X Kill” on photos of 26 students. Officials have said Sharpe previously had given friends notes indicating he was going to do something that may cause others harm. School officials have confirmed that they had suspended him and ordered a mental health evaluation before he was allowed to return to school. This story has been updated to correct the date of the shooting to Sept. 13.
NBC Explains ‘Cisgender’: ‘Doctor Guessed Your Gender Correctly’ When You Were Born	2016-09-20	[ "A study of the 2010 census shows the population of transgender people amounts to one of every 2,400 Americans, or 0.03 percent of the adult population.", "Still, NBC is offering “gender fluid” advocate Jacob Tobia the opportunity to explain what the term “cisgender” means, and to promote the narrative that transgender is “normal.”", "Tobia, whose website bio says he prefers “the gender-neutral pronoun ‘they’ as his pronoun, is the host of NBC OUT’s Queer 2.0 and “a leading voice for genderqueer, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people.”", "In the video, Tobia instructs about the term “cisgender,” stating that if you “don’t know what the word cisgender means that means you probably are cisgender.”", "“If you’re cisgender, it means that you identify on the same side of the sex you were assigned at birth,” Tobia teaches.", "“The thing about cisgender people is that a lot of y’all like to act like you’re the normal ones, but I’ve got news for you there’s no such thing as a normal gender,” Tobia asserts. “Cisgender people just got lucky. The doctor guessed your gender correctly when you were a baby.”", "Tobia uses an analogy of a “game show” with obstetricians as the “contestants” to further the lesson:", "A doctor takes one look at us and makes a guess about what our gender identity will be: “Well, I see a penis, so I think that this baby will grow up to be a man. Did I get it right?” If you’re cisgender it means that the doctor guessed your gender identity correctly at birth, and that you actually like the letter that the doctor put on your birth certificate when you were born.", "For the 0.03 percent of the adult population, however, who identify as transgendered, Tobia says the doctor was wrong (“Dang it, I knew I should’ve guessed genderqueer”).", "During his final year in office, President Barack Obama is using the issue of transgendered bathrooms to promote the transgender ideology, which says government should require Americans to endorse people’s declarations about their own sex or “gender fluidity,” regardless of biology. In August, the president’s deputies inserted a rule into the Federal Register that prohibits all federal properties and facilities from operating single-sex bathrooms.", "Similarly, in May, the Obama administration issued a directive that all public schools must allow gender-confused students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms according to their preferred “gender identity” at any given time. As is often the case with Obama’s decrees, the directive is backed by threats to cut federal funding designated for school districts that oppose the policy.", "Multiple polls show that Obama’s transgender policy is very unpopular." ]	http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/09/20/nbc-explains-cisgender-doctor-guessed-gender-correctly-born/	NBC Explains ‘Cisgender’: ‘Doctor Guessed Your Gender Correctly’ When You Were Born A study of the 2010 census shows the population of transgender people amounts to one of every 2,400 Americans, or 0.03 percent of the adult population. Still, NBC is offering “gender fluid” advocate Jacob Tobia the opportunity to explain what the term “cisgender” means, and to promote the narrative that transgender is “normal.” Tobia, whose website bio says he prefers “the gender-neutral pronoun ‘they’ as his pronoun, is the host of NBC OUT’s Queer 2.0 and “a leading voice for genderqueer, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people.” In the video, Tobia instructs about the term “cisgender,” stating that if you “don’t know what the word cisgender means that means you probably are cisgender.” “If you’re cisgender, it means that you identify on the same side of the sex you were assigned at birth,” Tobia teaches. “The thing about cisgender people is that a lot of y’all like to act like you’re the normal ones, but I’ve got news for you there’s no such thing as a normal gender,” Tobia asserts. “Cisgender people just got lucky. The doctor guessed your gender correctly when you were a baby.” Tobia uses an analogy of a “game show” with obstetricians as the “contestants” to further the lesson: A doctor takes one look at us and makes a guess about what our gender identity will be: “Well, I see a penis, so I think that this baby will grow up to be a man. Did I get it right?” If you’re cisgender it means that the doctor guessed your gender identity correctly at birth, and that you actually like the letter that the doctor put on your birth certificate when you were born. For the 0.03 percent of the adult population, however, who identify as transgendered, Tobia says the doctor was wrong (“Dang it, I knew I should’ve guessed genderqueer”). During his final year in office, President Barack Obama is using the issue of transgendered bathrooms to promote the transgender ideology, which says government should require Americans to endorse people’s declarations about their own sex or “gender fluidity,” regardless of biology. In August, the president’s deputies inserted a rule into the Federal Register that prohibits all federal properties and facilities from operating single-sex bathrooms. Similarly, in May, the Obama administration issued a directive that all public schools must allow gender-confused students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms according to their preferred “gender identity” at any given time. As is often the case with Obama’s decrees, the directive is backed by threats to cut federal funding designated for school districts that oppose the policy. Multiple polls show that Obama’s transgender policy is very unpopular.
'Times Have Changed' — Joe Biden Flips to Opposing Hyde Amendment	2019-06-07	[ "Former Vice President Joe Biden declared his opposition to the Hyde Amendment on Thursday, just days after his campaign reaffirmed his support of it.", "Biden revealed his new position during a speech at the IWillVote Gala hosted by The Democratic National Committee in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hyde Amendment prevents taxpayer funds from being used to fund abortions.", "Biden said that although he supported the Hyde Amendment as a United States Senator, he realized that “times have changed.”", "“For many years as U.S. Senator, I have supported the Hyde Amendment like many many others have,” he said.", "He said that the efforts by states to cut abortion funding for abortion mills like Planned Parenthood made it clear that some women would need federal assistance to get abortions.", "“I’ve been struggling with the problems that Hyde now presents,” he said, arguing that if the federal government was going to start providing universal health care, it would need to fund abortions.", "Biden said he would make “no apologies” for his former position and his new position.", "“If I believe that health care is a right, as I do, I can no longer support that amendment dependent that makes that right dependent on someone’s zip code,” he said.", "Biden said that he never wanted to impose his views on when life begins, and so would never impose his beliefs on payment for abortions on other people.", "“Folks, times have changed, I don’t think these guys are going to let up,” he said.", "Biden waffled on the Hyde Amendment earlier this week, as his campaign stated that he continued to support the Hyde Amendment unless women were losing their right to an abortion.", "But his position earned a sharp rebuke from Planned Parenthood.", "“The unfair Hyde Amendment makes it so that those who have the least end up having to pay the most to access abortion, and those who are service members or live on reservations are often left with no coverage for abortion care,” Planned Parenthood Action Fund Executive Director Kelly Robinson said in a statement to NBC on Wednesday.", "Earlier in the campaign, Biden told an ACLU activist that the Hyde Amendment had to go.", "That makes Biden’s position on the Hyde Amendment officially a “flip-flop-flip.”" ]	https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/06/06/times-have-changed-joe-biden-flips-to-opposing-hyde-amendment/	'Times Have Changed' — Joe Biden Flips to Opposing Hyde Amendment Former Vice President Joe Biden declared his opposition to the Hyde Amendment on Thursday, just days after his campaign reaffirmed his support of it. Biden revealed his new position during a speech at the IWillVote Gala hosted by The Democratic National Committee in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hyde Amendment prevents taxpayer funds from being used to fund abortions. Biden said that although he supported the Hyde Amendment as a United States Senator, he realized that “times have changed.” “For many years as U.S. Senator, I have supported the Hyde Amendment like many many others have,” he said. He said that the efforts by states to cut abortion funding for abortion mills like Planned Parenthood made it clear that some women would need federal assistance to get abortions. “I’ve been struggling with the problems that Hyde now presents,” he said, arguing that if the federal government was going to start providing universal health care, it would need to fund abortions. Biden said he would make “no apologies” for his former position and his new position. “If I believe that health care is a right, as I do, I can no longer support that amendment dependent that makes that right dependent on someone’s zip code,” he said. Biden said that he never wanted to impose his views on when life begins, and so would never impose his beliefs on payment for abortions on other people. “Folks, times have changed, I don’t think these guys are going to let up,” he said. Biden waffled on the Hyde Amendment earlier this week, as his campaign stated that he continued to support the Hyde Amendment unless women were losing their right to an abortion. But his position earned a sharp rebuke from Planned Parenthood. “The unfair Hyde Amendment makes it so that those who have the least end up having to pay the most to access abortion, and those who are service members or live on reservations are often left with no coverage for abortion care,” Planned Parenthood Action Fund Executive Director Kelly Robinson said in a statement to NBC on Wednesday. Earlier in the campaign, Biden told an ACLU activist that the Hyde Amendment had to go. That makes Biden’s position on the Hyde Amendment officially a “flip-flop-flip.”
Donald Trump Creates White House Position to Combat Human Trafficking	2020-01-31	[ "President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday creating a new position in the White House to focus on fighting human trafficking.", "“We will not rest until we’ve stopped every last human trafficker and liberated every last survivor,” Trump said.", "The president spoke at the signing ceremony after the White House held a summit on the issue of human trafficking to honor the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protections Act.", "“My administration is 100 percent committed to eradicating human trafficking from the earth,” Trump said. “There’s nothing more horrible than this.”", "The new position will be created in the White House Office of Domestic Policy Council but has yet to be filled.", "The president singled out Ivanka Trump for taking a personal interest in the issue, making it one of her key projects in the White House.", "“I would say that this issue may be closest to her heart because of the level of evil that you would never believe was possible in this modern age,” Trump said.", "The president criticized foreign countries for failing to address human trafficking, noting that he would place restrictions on foreign aid if they continued to fail to properly address the issue.", "“You have countries that talk, and they talk. They’re like politicians in Washington; they keep talking, and they do nothing about it,” Trump said.", "The executive order also orders the State Department to create a website to provide information on combatting human trafficking and orders federal agencies to propose ways to track and remove child sexual abuse material online." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/31/donald-trump-creates-white-house-position-to-combat-human-trafficking/	Donald Trump Creates White House Position to Combat Human Trafficking President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday creating a new position in the White House to focus on fighting human trafficking. “We will not rest until we’ve stopped every last human trafficker and liberated every last survivor,” Trump said. The president spoke at the signing ceremony after the White House held a summit on the issue of human trafficking to honor the 20th anniversary of the Trafficking Victims Protections Act. “My administration is 100 percent committed to eradicating human trafficking from the earth,” Trump said. “There’s nothing more horrible than this.” The new position will be created in the White House Office of Domestic Policy Council but has yet to be filled. The president singled out Ivanka Trump for taking a personal interest in the issue, making it one of her key projects in the White House. “I would say that this issue may be closest to her heart because of the level of evil that you would never believe was possible in this modern age,” Trump said. The president criticized foreign countries for failing to address human trafficking, noting that he would place restrictions on foreign aid if they continued to fail to properly address the issue. “You have countries that talk, and they talk. They’re like politicians in Washington; they keep talking, and they do nothing about it,” Trump said. The executive order also orders the State Department to create a website to provide information on combatting human trafficking and orders federal agencies to propose ways to track and remove child sexual abuse material online.
Border Patrol Apprehends 31 in Multiple Texas Human Smuggling Events	2018-11-07	[ "Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended 31 illegal immigrants in four separate smuggling incidents.", "Agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station on Monday observed a white pickup truck in an area known for human smuggling. As the agents approached the vehicle, it quickly came to a stop and a large number of people bailed out and fled into the brush, according to Laredo Sector Border Patrol officials.", "The agents carried out a search of the area and recovered 11 illegal immigrants, officials stated. Following an immigration interview, the agents learned the migrant group included five Mexican nationals and six Guatemalans. One unaccompanied minor was also found.", "The agents were unable to locate the driver, but seized the vehicle.", "One day earlier, Zapata Station agents received a request for assistance from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who had a vehicle he planned to stop for suspicious activity. As the agents arrived on the scene, the vehicle, a 2006 Chrysler 300, failed to yield, leading the trooper and agents on a vehicle pursuit, officials stated. When it finally stopped, the driver and the passengers attempted to flee into the nearby brush.", "The agents carried out a search and found the driver, a U.S. citizen, and six illegal immigrants. The agents arrested the driver and arranged for the migrants to be transported to a local hospital for evaluation. They will be processed for immigration violations after being medically cleared, officials reported.", "Hebbronville Station agents apprehended seven more migrants on November 4 after receiving a tip about “illicit activity” on a ranch near Bruni, Texas. The agents arrived on the scene and began tracking footprints. The agents caught up with the group of seven and took them into custody.", "Officials determined one was the smuggler, a U.S. citizen. Agents identified the other six from Mexico and Ecuador, officials reported.", "Finally, on November 2, agents assigned to the Interstate 35 checkpoint observed a tractor-trailer approaching. The agents referred the driver to a secondary inspection station. Agents found six migrants from Brazil and Guatemala.", "Agents arrested the driver on suspected human smuggling charges and placed the six illegal aliens in custody. They will be processed for immigration violations. Officials reportedly seized the tractor-trailer." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/border/2018/11/07/border-patrol-apprehends-31-in-multiple-texas-human-smuggling-events/	Border Patrol Apprehends 31 in Multiple Texas Human Smuggling Events Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended 31 illegal immigrants in four separate smuggling incidents. Agents assigned to the Hebbronville Station on Monday observed a white pickup truck in an area known for human smuggling. As the agents approached the vehicle, it quickly came to a stop and a large number of people bailed out and fled into the brush, according to Laredo Sector Border Patrol officials. The agents carried out a search of the area and recovered 11 illegal immigrants, officials stated. Following an immigration interview, the agents learned the migrant group included five Mexican nationals and six Guatemalans. One unaccompanied minor was also found. The agents were unable to locate the driver, but seized the vehicle. One day earlier, Zapata Station agents received a request for assistance from a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper who had a vehicle he planned to stop for suspicious activity. As the agents arrived on the scene, the vehicle, a 2006 Chrysler 300, failed to yield, leading the trooper and agents on a vehicle pursuit, officials stated. When it finally stopped, the driver and the passengers attempted to flee into the nearby brush. The agents carried out a search and found the driver, a U.S. citizen, and six illegal immigrants. The agents arrested the driver and arranged for the migrants to be transported to a local hospital for evaluation. They will be processed for immigration violations after being medically cleared, officials reported. Hebbronville Station agents apprehended seven more migrants on November 4 after receiving a tip about “illicit activity” on a ranch near Bruni, Texas. The agents arrived on the scene and began tracking footprints. The agents caught up with the group of seven and took them into custody. Officials determined one was the smuggler, a U.S. citizen. Agents identified the other six from Mexico and Ecuador, officials reported. Finally, on November 2, agents assigned to the Interstate 35 checkpoint observed a tractor-trailer approaching. The agents referred the driver to a secondary inspection station. Agents found six migrants from Brazil and Guatemala. Agents arrested the driver on suspected human smuggling charges and placed the six illegal aliens in custody. They will be processed for immigration violations. Officials reportedly seized the tractor-trailer.
Iranian Cleric: ‘America’s Power Is in Decline’ on Anniversary of Revolution	2019-02-01	[ "The 40th anniversary of Iran’s descent into radical Islamist tyranny was commemorated on Friday by hardline Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, who crowed that America’s “power is in decline” and it “cannot manage its own affairs now.”", "“Even many of America’s allies don’t listen to it anymore and they are not afraid of it,” Jannati claimed from the mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, architect of the Islamic revolution.", "Jannati claimed America is suffering from widespread starvation, which is actually the opposite of the food-related problem America has right now, but even fire-breathing ayatollahs cannot whip up frenzied hatred for an adversary nation by portraying its citizens as too well-fed.", "Jannati somewhat undercut his message of a powerless and isolated America by simultaneously claiming the United States is crushing Iran with sanctions, blaming Washington instead of Tehran for every bit of the hardship felt by the Iranian people.", "The ayatollah threw in a shot at the secular government of President Hassan Rouhani, essentially calling out Rouhani’s administration as wimpy for negotiating on Iran’s “right” to have nuclear weapons.", "“Unfortunately, some of our officials believe that we cannot manage the country without America’s help. May such wrong thoughts be damned!” he cried.", "Iran’s leadership most definitely thinks it cannot run the country without Europe’s help and they are getting it. Britain, France, and Germany chose the 40th anniversary of Khomeini’s grim revolution to launch a trade system designed to get European money to Tehran despite U.S. sanctions.", "Jannati is not merely a cleric; he heads the Guardian Council, the Iranian religious body that decides who gets to run for office in the secular government. He will also have something to say about who becomes the next Supreme Leader, assuming he outlives the current theocratic ruler, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is much younger than Jannati at a spry 79 but is thought to be in poor health and may have already died several times.", "He has been the subject of what few jokes Iranians are allowed to make about their rulers due to his advanced age and seemingly endless tenure on the public stage. Such jibes include speculation that the nonagenarian ayatollah is a personal acquaintance of Adam and Eve, owns a copy of the Torah signed by Moses, witnessed the Big Bang firsthand, and remembers when dinosaurs walked the Earth.", "Jannati has used his position on the Guardian Council to block meaningful reform on many occasions and constantly hectors Rouhani about the awful state of the Iranian economy. On the subject of starvation, last February he was moaning that Iranian citizens are so hungry that he feels bad about eating.", "“People’s quality of life is terrible. Since I cannot do anything about their hardship, I do not want to elaborate on that, but, whenever I eat, I am disturbed because we have all the necessary means, while regular people cannot afford to buy food and suffer hunger,” he said.", "“The government is accountable for the people’s living standard and their earnings. If we have failed to redress people’s grievances, they should also accept that we did our best, but failed,” Jannati lectured Rouhani in February 2018. One year later, he apparently decided it was much easier to blame America – that powerless and yet all-powerful enemy – for Iran’s travails." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/02/01/iranian-cleric-americas-power-decline-40th-anniversary-islamic-revolution/	Iranian Cleric: ‘America’s Power Is in Decline’ on Anniversary of Revolution The 40th anniversary of Iran’s descent into radical Islamist tyranny was commemorated on Friday by hardline Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, who crowed that America’s “power is in decline” and it “cannot manage its own affairs now.” “Even many of America’s allies don’t listen to it anymore and they are not afraid of it,” Jannati claimed from the mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, architect of the Islamic revolution. Jannati claimed America is suffering from widespread starvation, which is actually the opposite of the food-related problem America has right now, but even fire-breathing ayatollahs cannot whip up frenzied hatred for an adversary nation by portraying its citizens as too well-fed. Jannati somewhat undercut his message of a powerless and isolated America by simultaneously claiming the United States is crushing Iran with sanctions, blaming Washington instead of Tehran for every bit of the hardship felt by the Iranian people. The ayatollah threw in a shot at the secular government of President Hassan Rouhani, essentially calling out Rouhani’s administration as wimpy for negotiating on Iran’s “right” to have nuclear weapons. “Unfortunately, some of our officials believe that we cannot manage the country without America’s help. May such wrong thoughts be damned!” he cried. Iran’s leadership most definitely thinks it cannot run the country without Europe’s help and they are getting it. Britain, France, and Germany chose the 40th anniversary of Khomeini’s grim revolution to launch a trade system designed to get European money to Tehran despite U.S. sanctions. Jannati is not merely a cleric; he heads the Guardian Council, the Iranian religious body that decides who gets to run for office in the secular government. He will also have something to say about who becomes the next Supreme Leader, assuming he outlives the current theocratic ruler, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is much younger than Jannati at a spry 79 but is thought to be in poor health and may have already died several times. He has been the subject of what few jokes Iranians are allowed to make about their rulers due to his advanced age and seemingly endless tenure on the public stage. Such jibes include speculation that the nonagenarian ayatollah is a personal acquaintance of Adam and Eve, owns a copy of the Torah signed by Moses, witnessed the Big Bang firsthand, and remembers when dinosaurs walked the Earth. Jannati has used his position on the Guardian Council to block meaningful reform on many occasions and constantly hectors Rouhani about the awful state of the Iranian economy. On the subject of starvation, last February he was moaning that Iranian citizens are so hungry that he feels bad about eating. “People’s quality of life is terrible. Since I cannot do anything about their hardship, I do not want to elaborate on that, but, whenever I eat, I am disturbed because we have all the necessary means, while regular people cannot afford to buy food and suffer hunger,” he said. “The government is accountable for the people’s living standard and their earnings. If we have failed to redress people’s grievances, they should also accept that we did our best, but failed,” Jannati lectured Rouhani in February 2018. One year later, he apparently decided it was much easier to blame America – that powerless and yet all-powerful enemy – for Iran’s travails.
El Paso Police Chief Attacked for Calling BLM 'Radical Hate Group', Citizens Defend Him	2016-07-12	[ "The people of El Paso, Texas flooded City Hall Tuesday morning to support their Chief of Police, Greg Allen, who came under fire by local officials after he called Black Lives Matter a “radical hate group.” Allen’s comments followed last Thursday night’s massacre of Dallas police that left five officers dead and nine others wounded.", "The officers were killed while defending protestors who peacefully protested against police. While the protestors were not blamed for the shooting committed by Micah X. Johnson, Allen voiced his feelings about the how Black Lives Matter stirred up hatred for law enforcement.", "“Black Lives Matter, as far as I’m concerned, is a radical hate group,” Allen said after a press conference Friday to local reporters. “For that purpose alone I think the leadership of this country needs to look a little bit harder at that particular group. The consequences of what we saw in Dallas is due to their efforts.”", "On Tuesday, July 12, El Paso Police Union officials announced Allen, the city’s black police chief, received death threats over his comment.", "Late last week, local Democrat officials pounced on Allen after his comments. The Texas Tribune reported U.S. Rep. Beto O’Roarke, state Sen. José Rodríguez; state Reps. César Blanco, Joe Moody and Mary González; County Judge Veronica Escobar; plus representatives for the NAACP and ACLU penned a letter demanding El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and city council members “publicly repudiate the statement, forcefully and unequivocally.”", "In response, Allen released a statement Monday, July 11:", "“The remarks I shared after Friday’s press conference were made during an emotional time, I hope everyone can respect that. I am a police officer first and foremost and it truly pains me any time an officer is killed. As Police Chief, the most difficult part of my job has been to notify wives, mothers, fathers and children that their loved one has been killed. I have had to bury five officers during my tenure and I will never forget their faces.", "Having to endure that and hearing and seeing the negative actions that are taking place at some ‘Black Lives Matter’ events truly disturb me. For example, in New York City, the protestors were chanting, ‘What do you want?’ and the response was ‘dead cops.’ At another protest in Minnesota, the protestors were chanting ‘pigs in a blanket fry them like bacon.’ In Harlem and in Dallas ‘Black Lives Matter’ supporters were cheering after police officers were killed. Is anyone stepping up and condemning or even attempting to stop these activities or this kind of rhetoric? NO! These actions directly and indirectly influence people looking to take part in negative activities. Our City supports the initial cause for the creation of ‘Black Lives Matter’ but we do not support violence in any shape or form.", "Our police forces need to know they have support and wanting ‘dead cops’ is not acceptable. I grew up in the 60’s when racial tension was at its height and Martin Luther King was marching and NOT condoning violence in any manner. What is going on today is wrong! I work very hard to ensure accountability among my officers, our discipline boards include police administration as well as civilians. We do not accept negative actions on the parts of our officers and have put procedures in place to protect our community members as well as our officers. Now is the time to mourn the loss of the police officers and the individuals that have fallen as part of the tragic shootings across America. There needs to be discussion and scrutiny of the real issues to better address this situation.”", "Also Monday, Mayor Leeser expressed his disappointment with the letter, criticizing Allen for his Black Lives Matter remarks without without first speaking to the police chief and hearing his thoughts, KVIA 7 (ABC) reported. “You know, it’s really important to get someone’s viewpoint and understand where you are coming from,” Leeser said, “I was very disappointed with the letter.”", "The El Paso Police Department Supervisors Association stood behind Allen, emphasizing his comments were not politically motivated, according to the El Paso Times. “Chief Allen is clearly a police professional who cares greatly about police officers not only here in El Paso but throughout the United States and having known him for many years, I noted he was greatly bothered by the deaths in Dallas,” the association said in a statement.", "“His comments however, were not those of a man who professed hatred, they were the comments made by a police professional who has made a professional assessment of a particular group and determined that they are a radical hate group which professes violence towards police.”", "Association officials added, as a sign of support for Allen, they will donate $20,000 to the Police Department to be used by Chief Allen, as he determines, to keep our officers safe.”", "On July 12, El Pasoans symbolically stood with their police chief at city hall despite a July 10 statement by Black El Paso Democrats Chair Dorothy “Sissy” Byrd. She accused Allen’s comments of causing a “tremendous rift” between law enforcement and the El Paso community.", "KFOX 14 tweeted the hall chambers were packed.", "KFOX 14 also showed the many who stood behind the speaker:", "At press time, a newly formed Facebook page “I Stand With Police Chief Greg Allen” exceeded 2,800 “likes” and the online petition “Leave Greg Allen Alone, El Paso” which states “Greg Allen should remain El Paso, Texas’ Police Chief period” garnered 1,197 of the 2,000 signatures it seeks.", "Allen has led the El Paso Police Department since 2007. City Councilwoman Claudia Ordaz, who denounced Allen’s comments, praised the police chief’s stellar public service record, the Times added.", "Follow Merrill Hope, a member of the original Breitbart Texas team, on Twitter @OutOfTheBoxMom." ]	http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2016/07/12/el-paso-police-chief-attacked-calling-blm-radical-hate-group-citizens-defend/	El Paso Police Chief Attacked for Calling BLM 'Radical Hate Group', Citizens Defend Him The people of El Paso, Texas flooded City Hall Tuesday morning to support their Chief of Police, Greg Allen, who came under fire by local officials after he called Black Lives Matter a “radical hate group.” Allen’s comments followed last Thursday night’s massacre of Dallas police that left five officers dead and nine others wounded. The officers were killed while defending protestors who peacefully protested against police. While the protestors were not blamed for the shooting committed by Micah X. Johnson, Allen voiced his feelings about the how Black Lives Matter stirred up hatred for law enforcement. “Black Lives Matter, as far as I’m concerned, is a radical hate group,” Allen said after a press conference Friday to local reporters. “For that purpose alone I think the leadership of this country needs to look a little bit harder at that particular group. The consequences of what we saw in Dallas is due to their efforts.” On Tuesday, July 12, El Paso Police Union officials announced Allen, the city’s black police chief, received death threats over his comment. Late last week, local Democrat officials pounced on Allen after his comments. The Texas Tribune reported U.S. Rep. Beto O’Roarke, state Sen. José Rodríguez; state Reps. César Blanco, Joe Moody and Mary González; County Judge Veronica Escobar; plus representatives for the NAACP and ACLU penned a letter demanding El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and city council members “publicly repudiate the statement, forcefully and unequivocally.” In response, Allen released a statement Monday, July 11: “The remarks I shared after Friday’s press conference were made during an emotional time, I hope everyone can respect that. I am a police officer first and foremost and it truly pains me any time an officer is killed. As Police Chief, the most difficult part of my job has been to notify wives, mothers, fathers and children that their loved one has been killed. I have had to bury five officers during my tenure and I will never forget their faces. Having to endure that and hearing and seeing the negative actions that are taking place at some ‘Black Lives Matter’ events truly disturb me. For example, in New York City, the protestors were chanting, ‘What do you want?’ and the response was ‘dead cops.’ At another protest in Minnesota, the protestors were chanting ‘pigs in a blanket fry them like bacon.’ In Harlem and in Dallas ‘Black Lives Matter’ supporters were cheering after police officers were killed. Is anyone stepping up and condemning or even attempting to stop these activities or this kind of rhetoric? NO! These actions directly and indirectly influence people looking to take part in negative activities. Our City supports the initial cause for the creation of ‘Black Lives Matter’ but we do not support violence in any shape or form. Our police forces need to know they have support and wanting ‘dead cops’ is not acceptable. I grew up in the 60’s when racial tension was at its height and Martin Luther King was marching and NOT condoning violence in any manner. What is going on today is wrong! I work very hard to ensure accountability among my officers, our discipline boards include police administration as well as civilians. We do not accept negative actions on the parts of our officers and have put procedures in place to protect our community members as well as our officers. Now is the time to mourn the loss of the police officers and the individuals that have fallen as part of the tragic shootings across America. There needs to be discussion and scrutiny of the real issues to better address this situation.” Also Monday, Mayor Leeser expressed his disappointment with the letter, criticizing Allen for his Black Lives Matter remarks without without first speaking to the police chief and hearing his thoughts, KVIA 7 (ABC) reported. “You know, it’s really important to get someone’s viewpoint and understand where you are coming from,” Leeser said, “I was very disappointed with the letter.” The El Paso Police Department Supervisors Association stood behind Allen, emphasizing his comments were not politically motivated, according to the El Paso Times. “Chief Allen is clearly a police professional who cares greatly about police officers not only here in El Paso but throughout the United States and having known him for many years, I noted he was greatly bothered by the deaths in Dallas,” the association said in a statement. “His comments however, were not those of a man who professed hatred, they were the comments made by a police professional who has made a professional assessment of a particular group and determined that they are a radical hate group which professes violence towards police.” Association officials added, as a sign of support for Allen, they will donate $20,000 to the Police Department to be used by Chief Allen, as he determines, to keep our officers safe.” On July 12, El Pasoans symbolically stood with their police chief at city hall despite a July 10 statement by Black El Paso Democrats Chair Dorothy “Sissy” Byrd. She accused Allen’s comments of causing a “tremendous rift” between law enforcement and the El Paso community. KFOX 14 tweeted the hall chambers were packed. KFOX 14 also showed the many who stood behind the speaker: At press time, a newly formed Facebook page “I Stand With Police Chief Greg Allen” exceeded 2,800 “likes” and the online petition “Leave Greg Allen Alone, El Paso” which states “Greg Allen should remain El Paso, Texas’ Police Chief period” garnered 1,197 of the 2,000 signatures it seeks. Allen has led the El Paso Police Department since 2007. City Councilwoman Claudia Ordaz, who denounced Allen’s comments, praised the police chief’s stellar public service record, the Times added. Follow Merrill Hope, a member of the original Breitbart Texas team, on Twitter @OutOfTheBoxMom.
Woodward's Book Shows Gary Cohn Misused Jobs Data in Monthly Presentations to Trump	2018-09-13	[ "Gary Cohn repeatedly used government data on people voluntarily leaving their jobs in an attempt to convince President Donald Trump that American workers did not want manufacturing jobs, Bob Woodward claims in his new book.", "But the data Cohn used showed no such thing. If Cohn was using this as Woodward claims, he was giving misinformation to the president.", "Here’s the passage from Fear:", "Each month Cohn brought Trump the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, called JOLTS, conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He realized he was being an asshole by rubbing it in because each month was basically the same, but he didn’t care.", "“Mr. President, can I show this to you?” Cohn fanned out the pages of data in front of the president. “See, the biggest leavers of jobs–people leaving voluntarily–was from manufacturing.", "Julia Pollak pointed out that this is a misrepresentation of the data.", "Cohn’s claim simply was not true. In fact, manufacturing has a relatively low rate of people quitting their jobs. Restaurants and hotel workers, as well as people in professional and business services, are more likely to quit, to take two examples.", "And as Pollak points out, quits are not an indication that someone has left a sector of the economy altogether. More often, people quit to take better jobs in the same sector where they were already employed. This is one reason economists typically interpret rising levels of quits as signals of economic strength.", "Perhaps Cohn himself misunderstood the meaning of the JOLTS data." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/09/13/garycohnjolts/	Woodward's Book Shows Gary Cohn Misused Jobs Data in Monthly Presentations to Trump Gary Cohn repeatedly used government data on people voluntarily leaving their jobs in an attempt to convince President Donald Trump that American workers did not want manufacturing jobs, Bob Woodward claims in his new book. But the data Cohn used showed no such thing. If Cohn was using this as Woodward claims, he was giving misinformation to the president. Here’s the passage from Fear: Each month Cohn brought Trump the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, called JOLTS, conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He realized he was being an asshole by rubbing it in because each month was basically the same, but he didn’t care. “Mr. President, can I show this to you?” Cohn fanned out the pages of data in front of the president. “See, the biggest leavers of jobs–people leaving voluntarily–was from manufacturing. Julia Pollak pointed out that this is a misrepresentation of the data. Cohn’s claim simply was not true. In fact, manufacturing has a relatively low rate of people quitting their jobs. Restaurants and hotel workers, as well as people in professional and business services, are more likely to quit, to take two examples. And as Pollak points out, quits are not an indication that someone has left a sector of the economy altogether. More often, people quit to take better jobs in the same sector where they were already employed. This is one reason economists typically interpret rising levels of quits as signals of economic strength. Perhaps Cohn himself misunderstood the meaning of the JOLTS data.
Lawsuit: California Sheriff Released More than 2.4K Criminal Illegal Aliens	2021-03-23	[ "The former sheriff of San Francisco, California, released more than 2,400 criminal illegal aliens back into United States communities during her tenure, a lawsuit alleges.", "In a lawsuit against former San Francisco Sheriff Vicki Hennessy, who was in office from January 2016 to January 2020, the watchdog group Judicial Watch alleges that the law enforcement office built an extremely rigid sanctuary policy to shield criminal illegal aliens from arrest and deportation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).", "Hennessy, according to the lawsuit, released 2,401 criminal illegal aliens back into the neighboring communities rather than turning them over to ICE agents for arrest and deportation. The lawsuit alleges:", "The policy is so effective in regulating immigration and obstructing Congress’ purposes under federal immigration law that, in over 2,401 known instances, it has never resulted in ICE taking into custody a single alien, not even aliens with significant criminal backgrounds wanted for removal.", "Over the four-year period, Hennessy’s office only notified ICE agents in three criminal illegal alien cases, according to the lawsuit. In a release by Judicial Watch, expert testimony reveals specific cases in which Hennessy’s office released criminal illegal aliens in their custody:", "- A citizen of Cuba faced charges for burglary and a parole violation, with a prior burglary conviction.", "- A citizen of Vietnam faced charges for robbery, battery, and assault.", "- A citizen of Ethiopia was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a peace officer, receiving stolen property, a parole violation, and had prior convictions for stolen property crimes.", "- A citizen of Mexico had a long list of current and prior offenses, including convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, felony assault, false imprisonment, burglary, vehicle theft, and probation violations, including one revocation of probation. This individual appeared to have been arrested at least nine times between January 2015 and March 2020.", "- A citizen of Honduras was facing instant charges of burglary. His 5-page rap sheet included prior convictions on felonies such as burglary while in possession of a concealed, loaded firearm, giving false information to an officer, child endangerment, theft, domestic violence, robbery, assault, and violating a restraining order.", "- Another citizen of Mexico was facing instant charges of robbery, domestic violence and assault and also was the subject of an ICE detainer and warrant of arrest after a biometric match with DHS records. The alien had three recent, separate, prior felony convictions: two for auto theft and one for burglary, which had occurred over a 15-month period ending two and one-half years prior to the instant offense.", "- A citizen of Ukraine was arrested and held to answer for a felony burglary charge, along with false imprisonment, receiving stolen property, threatening an officer, and a firearms charge. Two years prior, he was convicted on a robbery charge, among other offense.", "- Another citizen of Mexico was held to answer on felony burglary charges, false imprisonment, and adult kidnapping charges. The alien had prior burglary convictions, one occurring one year prior to the instant charge, and another occurring four years prior, for which he was sentenced to 364 days plus probation.", "- A citizen of Cambodia was facing instant charges for assault with a deadly weapon, murder, and a loaded firearm violation.", "“Judicial Watch’s taxpayer lawsuit shows that the San Francisco Sheriff’s sanctuary policy is not only unlawful but is a clear and present danger to the public safety,” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said in a statement.", "The lawsuit comes as recent investigations have shown the extent to which sanctuary politicians will go to shield criminal illegal aliens from ICE arrest and deportation.", "A recent report by the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) found that district attorneys such as Diana Becton in Contra Costa County, California — all funded by billionaire George Soros — have set policies that seek to reduce immigration consequences for convicted criminals.", "In October 2019, federal officials revealed that law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles, California, released about 100 criminal illegal aliens every day back into neighboring communities.", "The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Francisco. The case number is CGC-16-556164." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/03/23/lawsuit-california-sheriff-released-more-than-2-4k-criminal-illegal-aliens/	Lawsuit: California Sheriff Released More than 2.4K Criminal Illegal Aliens The former sheriff of San Francisco, California, released more than 2,400 criminal illegal aliens back into United States communities during her tenure, a lawsuit alleges. In a lawsuit against former San Francisco Sheriff Vicki Hennessy, who was in office from January 2016 to January 2020, the watchdog group Judicial Watch alleges that the law enforcement office built an extremely rigid sanctuary policy to shield criminal illegal aliens from arrest and deportation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Hennessy, according to the lawsuit, released 2,401 criminal illegal aliens back into the neighboring communities rather than turning them over to ICE agents for arrest and deportation. The lawsuit alleges: The policy is so effective in regulating immigration and obstructing Congress’ purposes under federal immigration law that, in over 2,401 known instances, it has never resulted in ICE taking into custody a single alien, not even aliens with significant criminal backgrounds wanted for removal. Over the four-year period, Hennessy’s office only notified ICE agents in three criminal illegal alien cases, according to the lawsuit. In a release by Judicial Watch, expert testimony reveals specific cases in which Hennessy’s office released criminal illegal aliens in their custody: - A citizen of Cuba faced charges for burglary and a parole violation, with a prior burglary conviction. - A citizen of Vietnam faced charges for robbery, battery, and assault. - A citizen of Ethiopia was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a peace officer, receiving stolen property, a parole violation, and had prior convictions for stolen property crimes. - A citizen of Mexico had a long list of current and prior offenses, including convictions for assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, felony assault, false imprisonment, burglary, vehicle theft, and probation violations, including one revocation of probation. This individual appeared to have been arrested at least nine times between January 2015 and March 2020. - A citizen of Honduras was facing instant charges of burglary. His 5-page rap sheet included prior convictions on felonies such as burglary while in possession of a concealed, loaded firearm, giving false information to an officer, child endangerment, theft, domestic violence, robbery, assault, and violating a restraining order. - Another citizen of Mexico was facing instant charges of robbery, domestic violence and assault and also was the subject of an ICE detainer and warrant of arrest after a biometric match with DHS records. The alien had three recent, separate, prior felony convictions: two for auto theft and one for burglary, which had occurred over a 15-month period ending two and one-half years prior to the instant offense. - A citizen of Ukraine was arrested and held to answer for a felony burglary charge, along with false imprisonment, receiving stolen property, threatening an officer, and a firearms charge. Two years prior, he was convicted on a robbery charge, among other offense. - Another citizen of Mexico was held to answer on felony burglary charges, false imprisonment, and adult kidnapping charges. The alien had prior burglary convictions, one occurring one year prior to the instant charge, and another occurring four years prior, for which he was sentenced to 364 days plus probation. - A citizen of Cambodia was facing instant charges for assault with a deadly weapon, murder, and a loaded firearm violation. “Judicial Watch’s taxpayer lawsuit shows that the San Francisco Sheriff’s sanctuary policy is not only unlawful but is a clear and present danger to the public safety,” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said in a statement. The lawsuit comes as recent investigations have shown the extent to which sanctuary politicians will go to shield criminal illegal aliens from ICE arrest and deportation. A recent report by the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) found that district attorneys such as Diana Becton in Contra Costa County, California — all funded by billionaire George Soros — have set policies that seek to reduce immigration consequences for convicted criminals. In October 2019, federal officials revealed that law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles, California, released about 100 criminal illegal aliens every day back into neighboring communities. The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Francisco. The case number is CGC-16-556164.
Turkey's lira hits new record lows amid economy fears	2018-04-10	[ "Istanbul (AFP) – Turkey’s embattled currency the lira on Tuesday plunged to new lows against the dollar and the euro, with investors fearing strong growth was masking the risks of high inflation and overheating.", "Turkish authorities last month reported strong growth of 7.4 percent in 2017 but inflation remains in double figures and concerns have mounted over the current account deficit.", "The lira is now trading above four to the dollar and five to the euro for the first time ever and analysts fear the pressure on the currency is far from over.", "On Tuesday it hit a new record low point, trading at 4.13 to the dollar, a loss of 1.4 percent in value on the day. Against the euro it was trading at a new record low of 5.10, down 1.8 percent on the day.", "In the last month alone the lira has lost 8.0 percent in value against the dollar and 8.5 percent against the euro.", "Economists say that with crucial 2019 elections on the horizon the government is more concerned about stoking growth than controlling inflation but this is spooking markets.", "Erdogan has repeatedly called on the central bank — nominally independent — to cut interest rates to boost growth. He argues lower rates will help reduce inflation, a position that flies in the face of economic orthodoxy.", "Fears were amplified last week when rumours flew that Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek — an ex Merrill Lynch economist trusted by markets — was on the verge of resigning. But this was denied and Simsek remains in his job.", "“Not only the government’s resolve to keep the elevated level of growth… but also the consistent call for lower interest rates will likely keep the currency pressurised,” said economists at QNB Finansbank in a note to clients.", "Since the failed coup bid of July 2016, the lira has lost over 43 percent in value against the dollar.", "Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalin told reporters in a briefing at the weekend that Erdogan wanted lower rates to boost industry and acknowledged the central bank may not share this view.", "“He believes that lowering interest rates will help boost the Turkish economy, help the small and medium companies and help bring more investment. He has been clear about this.”", "“Some others, the central bank, may have a different point of view but they make their own decision and the president makes his own comments,” Kalin said." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/news/turkeys-lira-hits-new-record-lows-amid-economy-fears/	Turkey's lira hits new record lows amid economy fears Istanbul (AFP) – Turkey’s embattled currency the lira on Tuesday plunged to new lows against the dollar and the euro, with investors fearing strong growth was masking the risks of high inflation and overheating. Turkish authorities last month reported strong growth of 7.4 percent in 2017 but inflation remains in double figures and concerns have mounted over the current account deficit. The lira is now trading above four to the dollar and five to the euro for the first time ever and analysts fear the pressure on the currency is far from over. On Tuesday it hit a new record low point, trading at 4.13 to the dollar, a loss of 1.4 percent in value on the day. Against the euro it was trading at a new record low of 5.10, down 1.8 percent on the day. In the last month alone the lira has lost 8.0 percent in value against the dollar and 8.5 percent against the euro. Economists say that with crucial 2019 elections on the horizon the government is more concerned about stoking growth than controlling inflation but this is spooking markets. Erdogan has repeatedly called on the central bank — nominally independent — to cut interest rates to boost growth. He argues lower rates will help reduce inflation, a position that flies in the face of economic orthodoxy. Fears were amplified last week when rumours flew that Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek — an ex Merrill Lynch economist trusted by markets — was on the verge of resigning. But this was denied and Simsek remains in his job. “Not only the government’s resolve to keep the elevated level of growth… but also the consistent call for lower interest rates will likely keep the currency pressurised,” said economists at QNB Finansbank in a note to clients. Since the failed coup bid of July 2016, the lira has lost over 43 percent in value against the dollar. Erdogan’s spokesman Ibrahim Kalin told reporters in a briefing at the weekend that Erdogan wanted lower rates to boost industry and acknowledged the central bank may not share this view. “He believes that lowering interest rates will help boost the Turkish economy, help the small and medium companies and help bring more investment. He has been clear about this.” “Some others, the central bank, may have a different point of view but they make their own decision and the president makes his own comments,” Kalin said.
University of Texas at Austin Will Offer Free Tuition for Low Income Families	2019-07-11	[ "The University of Texas at Austin announced this week that it will offer free tuition to students from families that earn less than $65,000 per year.", "According to a report by ABC News, UT Austin announced on Tuesday that they will offer free tuition for students from families that meet certain financial requirements. In order to be eligible, students must come from families that earn less than $65,000.", "The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents established a Permanent University Fund with an estimated value of $160 million for the program. The fund will directly go towards the tuition for eligible students.", "Kevin Eltife, chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, said in a statement that the new policy will make UT Austin accessible to students of various socioeconomic backgrounds. “Recognizing both the need for improved access to higher education and the high value of a UT Austin degree, we are dedicating a distribution from the Permanent University Fund to establish an endowment that will directly benefit students and make their degrees more affordable,” Eltife said.", "Breitbart News reported in June that leftist groups at UT Austin were threatening to dox students for participating in on-campus conservative students organizations. “Doxing” refers to the release of a person’s private information such as a phone number or home address. Those who choose to release the personal information of others in this manner are usually acting with malicious intent.", "Hey #UT23!", "Do you wanna be famous?", "Stay tuned to Breitbart News for more campus updates." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/07/11/university-of-texas-at-austin-will-offer-free-tuition-for-low-income-families/	University of Texas at Austin Will Offer Free Tuition for Low Income Families The University of Texas at Austin announced this week that it will offer free tuition to students from families that earn less than $65,000 per year. According to a report by ABC News, UT Austin announced on Tuesday that they will offer free tuition for students from families that meet certain financial requirements. In order to be eligible, students must come from families that earn less than $65,000. The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents established a Permanent University Fund with an estimated value of $160 million for the program. The fund will directly go towards the tuition for eligible students. Kevin Eltife, chairman of the University of Texas System Board of Regents, said in a statement that the new policy will make UT Austin accessible to students of various socioeconomic backgrounds. “Recognizing both the need for improved access to higher education and the high value of a UT Austin degree, we are dedicating a distribution from the Permanent University Fund to establish an endowment that will directly benefit students and make their degrees more affordable,” Eltife said. Breitbart News reported in June that leftist groups at UT Austin were threatening to dox students for participating in on-campus conservative students organizations. “Doxing” refers to the release of a person’s private information such as a phone number or home address. Those who choose to release the personal information of others in this manner are usually acting with malicious intent. Hey #UT23! Do you wanna be famous? Stay tuned to Breitbart News for more campus updates.
Celebrity Bernie Supporters on FBI Clinton Investigation: System Rigged	2016-07-06	[ "Celebrity supporters of Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign blasted FBI Director James Comey’s decision not to recommend charges be brought against Hillary Clinton after an investigation revealed that she sent classified materials held on private email servers during her tenure as Secretary of State.", "Among the stars who took to Twitter Tuesday to air their frustration were longtime Sanders backers Rosario Dawson and actor Mark Ruffalo.", "Dawson, who has joined Sanders on the campaign trail, tweeted, “The #SystemIsRigged indeed,” echoing language used earlier in the day by presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.", "Ruffalo, an ardent Sanders supporter, simply said: “We’re in trouble.”", "We're in trouble.", "Commenting on comments Comey made during his live announcement, Late Night host Seth Myers said “Extremely Careless vs. Supremely Reckless!”", "Extremely Careless vs. Supremely Reckless!", "Filmmaker, actor and occasional political pundit Rob Reiner used the occasion to attack Trump.", "“Now that email investigation is behind us, can we focus on keeping the lying, racist, misogynistic fraud @realDonadTrump out of White House,” Reiner’s tweet read.", "Actress Shailene Woodley said the outcome of the FBI’s months-long investigation made her “sick.”", "“[L]ike possessing marijuana. this sh*t makes me sick. it’s not about HRC. it’s about equality amongst all,” Woodley tweeted.", "Mia Farrow also chimed in to mock Clinton, writing: “Suddenly six servers does seem excessive I’ll get rid of 5.”" ]	https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2016/07/05/bernie-celebrity-backers-heckle-hillary-agree-trump-systemrigged/	Celebrity Bernie Supporters on FBI Clinton Investigation: System Rigged Celebrity supporters of Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign blasted FBI Director James Comey’s decision not to recommend charges be brought against Hillary Clinton after an investigation revealed that she sent classified materials held on private email servers during her tenure as Secretary of State. Among the stars who took to Twitter Tuesday to air their frustration were longtime Sanders backers Rosario Dawson and actor Mark Ruffalo. Dawson, who has joined Sanders on the campaign trail, tweeted, “The #SystemIsRigged indeed,” echoing language used earlier in the day by presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Ruffalo, an ardent Sanders supporter, simply said: “We’re in trouble.” We're in trouble. Commenting on comments Comey made during his live announcement, Late Night host Seth Myers said “Extremely Careless vs. Supremely Reckless!” Extremely Careless vs. Supremely Reckless! Filmmaker, actor and occasional political pundit Rob Reiner used the occasion to attack Trump. “Now that email investigation is behind us, can we focus on keeping the lying, racist, misogynistic fraud @realDonadTrump out of White House,” Reiner’s tweet read. Actress Shailene Woodley said the outcome of the FBI’s months-long investigation made her “sick.” “[L]ike possessing marijuana. this sh*t makes me sick. it’s not about HRC. it’s about equality amongst all,” Woodley tweeted. Mia Farrow also chimed in to mock Clinton, writing: “Suddenly six servers does seem excessive I’ll get rid of 5.”
NYT: Google Employee Protest Was Rejection of 'Individualism'	2018-11-06	[ "New York Times writer Noam Scheiber claimed in an article, Tuesday, that the mass Google employee walkout protests against sexual harassment at the company were a rejection of “individualism.”", "In the article, titled, “Google Workers Reject Silicon Valley Individualism in Walkout,” Scheiber claimed the mass organization was evidence of a rejection of Silicon Valley’s formerly individualist identity.", "“For decades, Silicon Valley has been ground zero for a vaguely utopian form of individualism — the idea that a single engineer with a laptop and an internet connection could change the world, or at least a long-established industry,” Scheiber declared. “Class-consciousness was passé. Unions were the enemy of innovation, an anchor to the status quo.”", "“But the issues that contributed to the walkout at Google — the company’s controversial work with the Pentagon on artificial intelligence, its apparent willingness to build a censored search engine for China, and above all its handling of sexual harassment accusations against senior managers — proved too large for any one worker to confront alone, even if that worker made mid-six figures,” he continued. “They required a form of solidarity that would be recognizable to the most militant 20th century labor organizers.”", "Last week, Google employees staged mass walkout protests around the world following allegations that Google protected sexual harassers at the company.", "Employees from New York City, Dublin, London, Singapore, Toronto, Berlin, Cambridge, and Mountain View in Silicon Valley all joined in with the protest and provided a list of demands to Google executives.", "As previously reported, Google allegedly gave former executive Andy Rubin a “hero’s farewell” and a “$90 million exit package,” despite concluding that sexual harassment allegations against him were “credible.”", "Rubin has denied the allegations." ]	https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/11/06/nyt-google-employee-protest-was-rejection-of-individualism/	NYT: Google Employee Protest Was Rejection of 'Individualism' New York Times writer Noam Scheiber claimed in an article, Tuesday, that the mass Google employee walkout protests against sexual harassment at the company were a rejection of “individualism.” In the article, titled, “Google Workers Reject Silicon Valley Individualism in Walkout,” Scheiber claimed the mass organization was evidence of a rejection of Silicon Valley’s formerly individualist identity. “For decades, Silicon Valley has been ground zero for a vaguely utopian form of individualism — the idea that a single engineer with a laptop and an internet connection could change the world, or at least a long-established industry,” Scheiber declared. “Class-consciousness was passé. Unions were the enemy of innovation, an anchor to the status quo.” “But the issues that contributed to the walkout at Google — the company’s controversial work with the Pentagon on artificial intelligence, its apparent willingness to build a censored search engine for China, and above all its handling of sexual harassment accusations against senior managers — proved too large for any one worker to confront alone, even if that worker made mid-six figures,” he continued. “They required a form of solidarity that would be recognizable to the most militant 20th century labor organizers.” Last week, Google employees staged mass walkout protests around the world following allegations that Google protected sexual harassers at the company. Employees from New York City, Dublin, London, Singapore, Toronto, Berlin, Cambridge, and Mountain View in Silicon Valley all joined in with the protest and provided a list of demands to Google executives. As previously reported, Google allegedly gave former executive Andy Rubin a “hero’s farewell” and a “$90 million exit package,” despite concluding that sexual harassment allegations against him were “credible.” Rubin has denied the allegations.
McCarthy: We'll Invest $1.75 Billion in Police Reform	2020-09-16	[ "On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) laid out the House GOP’s Commitment to America and said that on policing, they will invest $1.75 billion “for police training, community policing, teaching them when to use their weapon and what type of weapon to use.” And an additional 500,000 body cameras. McCarthy also accused Democrats of wanting to defund the police and stated, “We saw what happened on the streets of L.A.”", "McCarthy said, “We’re not going to defund the police. We’re actually going to add $1.75 billion for police training, community policing, teaching them when to use their weapon and what type of weapon to use. But more importantly, we’re going to add 500,000 body cameras.”", "He added that the GOP’s agenda will “reunite this nation once and for all. Because if you compare that to what the Democrats are doing, they want to defund the police. They say it, and we saw what happened on the streets of L.A. They want to dismantle this nation. They have wasted their majority.”" ]	https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/09/15/mccarthy-well-invest-1-75-billion-in-police-reform/	McCarthy: We'll Invest $1.75 Billion in Police Reform On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) laid out the House GOP’s Commitment to America and said that on policing, they will invest $1.75 billion “for police training, community policing, teaching them when to use their weapon and what type of weapon to use.” And an additional 500,000 body cameras. McCarthy also accused Democrats of wanting to defund the police and stated, “We saw what happened on the streets of L.A.” McCarthy said, “We’re not going to defund the police. We’re actually going to add $1.75 billion for police training, community policing, teaching them when to use their weapon and what type of weapon to use. But more importantly, we’re going to add 500,000 body cameras.” He added that the GOP’s agenda will “reunite this nation once and for all. Because if you compare that to what the Democrats are doing, they want to defund the police. They say it, and we saw what happened on the streets of L.A. They want to dismantle this nation. They have wasted their majority.”
AL GOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan: Party Will Unite Behind Moore or Strange to Beat Dem	2017-09-22	[ "MONTGOMERY, Alabama – No matter who wins or loses in the GOP U.S. Senate primary runoff on Tuesday, Alabama Republican Party chairwoman Terry Lathan insists her party will unite behind that candidate.", "The winner of next Tuesday’s contest between former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore and Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) will face former Clinton U.S. Attorney Doug Jones, the Democratic Party’s nominee on December 12.", "Despite not having won statewide office in Alabama since 2006 and not having held an Alabama U.S. Senate seat since the late Sen. Howell Heflin (D-AL) left office in 1997, the national Democratic Party is showing they’re at least willing to put up a fight on Jones’ behalf.", "On October 3, former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Birmingham to campaign for Jones. However, Lathan doesn’t see Alabamians embracing what the Democratic Party has to offer.", "“They’ve lost the last five elections,” she said. “They thought they were going to win those, too. There were millions and millions of dollars and people from all over the country came in and they’ve lost every single one. That is not an accident. It is a message. So, to try to come to Alabama and make their case – they are welcome to do it, but the fact and the pattern that we have here in the state of Alabama every single time rejects liberal policy, liberal thinking, progressivism and they’re going to reject their nominee on December 12.”", "Lathan attributed the enormous amount of national media attention to the unusual timing of the election and that it was an election for a U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions, who was one of the most popular political figures in Alabama history.", "“I think there seems to be a lot more attention for a few reasons – this is Jeff Sessions’ old seat and it hasn’t been turned over in 20 years,” Lathan said. “Then there’s also the timing on this. The candidates had four months to campaign. And so it’s really been a push to get their messaging out. I think social media is interesting as well as campaign over the years have progressed because everybody gets to say somehow, someway on social media. It doesn’t always mean it’s effective, but they get to have their peace. So, you mix some things up this unusual time of year for Jeff Sessions’ seat and we have the opportunity now – we’ve narrowed it down to two very conservative men. Both of these men are for President Trump and the state of Alabama.”", "Ultimately, voters would take into account Jones’ allegiance to a party that takes very liberal stances and that would be why who wins Tuesday will go on to be the next U.S. Senator from Alabama.", "“I see no pathway that’s logical that a Democrat on December 12 goes to Washington,” she added. “I see absolutely no pathway there because they’re going to sign a paper that says, ‘I’m with the principles of the Democratic Party.’ And when that’s happened, we’re going to remind all Alabamians what that means and who they’re going to caucus with and who they’re going be with. And so, I’m not sure which of these gentlemen on Tuesday are going to win, but I know how they’re going to vote. And I think people of Alabama know how they’re going to vote, too.”" ]	http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/22/al-gop-chairwoman-terry-lathan-party-will-unite-behind-moore-strange-beat-dem/	AL GOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan: Party Will Unite Behind Moore or Strange to Beat Dem MONTGOMERY, Alabama – No matter who wins or loses in the GOP U.S. Senate primary runoff on Tuesday, Alabama Republican Party chairwoman Terry Lathan insists her party will unite behind that candidate. The winner of next Tuesday’s contest between former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore and Sen. Luther Strange (R-AL) will face former Clinton U.S. Attorney Doug Jones, the Democratic Party’s nominee on December 12. Despite not having won statewide office in Alabama since 2006 and not having held an Alabama U.S. Senate seat since the late Sen. Howell Heflin (D-AL) left office in 1997, the national Democratic Party is showing they’re at least willing to put up a fight on Jones’ behalf. On October 3, former Vice President Joe Biden is coming to Birmingham to campaign for Jones. However, Lathan doesn’t see Alabamians embracing what the Democratic Party has to offer. “They’ve lost the last five elections,” she said. “They thought they were going to win those, too. There were millions and millions of dollars and people from all over the country came in and they’ve lost every single one. That is not an accident. It is a message. So, to try to come to Alabama and make their case – they are welcome to do it, but the fact and the pattern that we have here in the state of Alabama every single time rejects liberal policy, liberal thinking, progressivism and they’re going to reject their nominee on December 12.” Lathan attributed the enormous amount of national media attention to the unusual timing of the election and that it was an election for a U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions, who was one of the most popular political figures in Alabama history. “I think there seems to be a lot more attention for a few reasons – this is Jeff Sessions’ old seat and it hasn’t been turned over in 20 years,” Lathan said. “Then there’s also the timing on this. The candidates had four months to campaign. And so it’s really been a push to get their messaging out. I think social media is interesting as well as campaign over the years have progressed because everybody gets to say somehow, someway on social media. It doesn’t always mean it’s effective, but they get to have their peace. So, you mix some things up this unusual time of year for Jeff Sessions’ seat and we have the opportunity now – we’ve narrowed it down to two very conservative men. Both of these men are for President Trump and the state of Alabama.” Ultimately, voters would take into account Jones’ allegiance to a party that takes very liberal stances and that would be why who wins Tuesday will go on to be the next U.S. Senator from Alabama. “I see no pathway that’s logical that a Democrat on December 12 goes to Washington,” she added. “I see absolutely no pathway there because they’re going to sign a paper that says, ‘I’m with the principles of the Democratic Party.’ And when that’s happened, we’re going to remind all Alabamians what that means and who they’re going to caucus with and who they’re going be with. And so, I’m not sure which of these gentlemen on Tuesday are going to win, but I know how they’re going to vote. And I think people of Alabama know how they’re going to vote, too.”