Top House Democrat says rich should pay ‘fair share’ in taxes, admits he has ‘no idea’ of exact amount

House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., told “Your World” Thursday that America’s wealthiest residents should pay their “fair share” in taxes, but added he didn’t know specifically how much money that would entail. Host Neil Cavuto had asked Clyburn whether he would support Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden raising taxes on high earners regardless of the state of the economy should he … Continue reading Top House Democrat says rich should pay ‘fair share’ in taxes, admits he has ‘no idea’ of exact amount

Source of Steele dossier was investigated by FBI for Russian contacts, Barr says

The primary “source” of the anti-Trump dossier authored by ex-British intelligence agent Christopher Steele was the subject of an FBI counterintelligence investigation from 2009 to 2011 for suspected contact with Russian intelligence officers, Fox News has learned. Attorney General Bill Barr penned a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Thursday responding … Continue reading Source of Steele dossier was investigated by FBI for Russian contacts, Barr says

Florida’s Puerto Rican voters courted heavily by Republicans and Democrats

<br> Political experts in Florida believe the state’s Puerto Rican voters could play a pivotal role in deciding ORLANDO — It’s no secret that when it comes to presidential elections in Florida, the Sunshine State is typically decided by the slimmest of margins — and heading into 2020, the numbers show that the margins are “oh-so-close” once … Continue reading Florida’s Puerto Rican voters courted heavily by Republicans and Democrats

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Film ‘On The Basis of Sex’ Re-Released to Benefit ACLU

The biographical film On The Basis of Sex based about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the documentary RBG will be re-released this weekend in around 1,000 following her death last week at the age of 87. Focus Features and Magnolia Pictures announced the move on Thursday, adding that all profits from the film will go toward … Continue reading Ruth Bader Ginsburg Film ‘On The Basis of Sex’ Re-Released to Benefit ACLU

H.R. McMaster: Trump’s Election Comments ‘Is Something That Our Founders Feared’

Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster on Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room” called President Donald Trump’s comments about not committing to a peaceful transfer of power “very disappointing.” Anchor Wolf Blitzer said, “Let’s talk about issues facing the American people right now. The president, very worrisome, refusing, I never thought I would see this … Continue reading H.R. McMaster: Trump’s Election Comments ‘Is Something That Our Founders Feared’

Watch Live: Donald Trump Hosts Campaign Rally in Florida

President Donald Trump will host a political rally in Jacksonville, Florida, on Thursday. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the president is delivering campaign speeches with a limited crowd at airports around the country. It is 40 days until the presidential election. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/breitbart/~3/lqmD1CEpbqg/ Continue reading Watch Live: Donald Trump Hosts Campaign Rally in Florida

Republican NC lawmaker vows to penalize cities that reallocate police funds

A North Carolina senator is vowing to punish cities that reallocate funds from police departments, according to Wednesday reports. State Sen. Chuck Edwards is calling out Asheville City Council members who have decided to move $770,000 from the city police department’s budget, WLOS reported. Chuck Edwards is State Senator representing District 48 in the North Carolina General … Continue reading Republican NC lawmaker vows to penalize cities that reallocate police funds

White House urges peaceful protest, says mainstream media inciting violence in Louisville

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany speaks during a news conference at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) OAN NewsroomUPDATED 3:50 PM PT – Thursday, September 24, 2020 The White House has criticized the latest outbreak of political violence in Louisville, Kentucky. On Thursday, Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany emphasized … Continue reading White House urges peaceful protest, says mainstream media inciting violence in Louisville

McConnell tells ‘Fox News @ Night’ there will be ‘orderly transfer of power’ if Trump loses election

If President Trump loses the November election to Joe Biden, there will be “an orderly transfer of power” in January, just as there has been “every four years since Washington was elected for a second term in 1792,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told “Fox News @ Night” in an exclusive interview Thursday. President Trump’s declined to make a … Continue reading McConnell tells ‘Fox News @ Night’ there will be ‘orderly transfer of power’ if Trump loses election

President Trump Vows to Cover Preexisting Conditions with America First Health Care Plan

President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to protect the ability for Americans to buy health insurance, even if they had pre-existing health conditions. The president outlined the three pillars of his plan: more choice, reduced costs, and better care for Americans. The president said he would develop plans for 60 percent less, opening up short-term insurance … Continue reading President Trump Vows to Cover Preexisting Conditions with America First Health Care Plan

Loeffler introduces bill to ramp up penalties for election interference, amid fears of ballot tampering

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., introduced legislation Thursday to ramp up criminal penalties against those who attempt to interfere with the election process, hours after the Justice Department announced that a number of mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania had been thrown away. The “Securing Our Elections Act” would increase the penalty for tampering with or interfering … Continue reading Loeffler introduces bill to ramp up penalties for election interference, amid fears of ballot tampering

Ten Things That Caught My Eye Today: Lebanon, Amy Coney Barrett, Singing Friars & More (September 24, 2020)

1. Habib Malik: Lebanon, Both Free and Hostage 2. Russia Seizes Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Apartment 3. Australia in the early 2000s implemented a “baby bonus” program with direct cash payments to keep fertility levels up. Now even with birthrates falling more than expected, exacerbated by the pandemic, that program will NOT return.https://t.co/4LCf3Kvwa8 — Demographic Intelligence … Continue reading Ten Things That Caught My Eye Today: Lebanon, Amy Coney Barrett, Singing Friars & More (September 24, 2020)

Louie Gohmert Reintroduces Resolution to Effectively ‘Cancel’ the Democrat Party over Ties to Slavery

Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) is reintroducing a privileged resolution that would have House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) essentially remove “any item that names, symbolizes or mentions any political organization or party that has ever held a public position that supported slavery or the Confederacy, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or … Continue reading Louie Gohmert Reintroduces Resolution to Effectively ‘Cancel’ the Democrat Party over Ties to Slavery

Serbia and Kosovo Agree to Name Disputed Lake After Donald Trump

Serbia and Kosovo agreed on Thursday to name a lake in a disputed territory after President Donald Trump. The lake, known to Kosovars as the “Ujman” and to Serbians as the “Gazivoda,” is the subject of dispute between the two countries, with around 80 percent of its waters located in Kosovo and 20 percent in Serbia. … Continue reading Serbia and Kosovo Agree to Name Disputed Lake After Donald Trump

Mark McCloskey Hands Postcard of Iconic Gun Photo to Woke Woman Shouting ‘Abolish the Suburbs’

St. Louis couple Mark and Patricia McCloskey turned photos of themselves pointing guns at protesters into holiday cards. Defund 2 Abolish posted video of the McCloskeys walking out of a shop holding a box of the holiday cards. As they walked a person could be heard chanting, “Abolish the suburbs.” The person yelling at the … Continue reading Mark McCloskey Hands Postcard of Iconic Gun Photo to Woke Woman Shouting ‘Abolish the Suburbs’

Bob Woodward: Trump Is ‘Putting a Dagger in the Constitution’

Veteran journalist and author Bob Woodward said on Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Deadline” that President Donald Trump was “putting a dagger in the Constitution” with his comments about not committing to a peaceful transfer of power. Anchor Nicolle Wallace said, “This statement yesterday is about obliterating the Constitution. Rod Rosenstein was reported to have whipped … Continue reading Bob Woodward: Trump Is ‘Putting a Dagger in the Constitution’

Cuomo swipes de Blasio for crime: ‘We have a problem in New York City’

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday took a swipe at Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, saying crime in the city is “a problem,” and “everybody has a sense that crime is worse.” Daylight shootings doubled through May and July compared to the same period last year, according to the New York … Continue reading Cuomo swipes de Blasio for crime: ‘We have a problem in New York City’

Flashback: Kamala Harris said nationwide protests are ‘not going to stop’

Months before Louisville and other major U.S. cities contended with renewed demonstrations following the grand jury ruling in the death of Breonna Taylor, Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris warned that nationwide protests against racial injustice were “not going to stop” after Election Day. Sen. Harris’ remarks came during an appearance on “The Late Show with … Continue reading Flashback: Kamala Harris said nationwide protests are ‘not going to stop’

Hawley: SCOTUS vacancy could be filled before Halloween, even with hearing and full Senate debate

The vacancy left by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last week could be filled by the end of October — if not earlier, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., told “Bill Hemmer Reports” Thursday. “I think we could [hold a final vote] even faster than Halloween,” Hawley, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, told host Bill Hemmer. … Continue reading Hawley: SCOTUS vacancy could be filled before Halloween, even with hearing and full Senate debate

Read: Michael Flynn court documents show FBI messages

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Chinese State Media Obsess over Donald Trump’s U.N. Speech, Minimal Coverage for Xi Jinping

As far as Chinese state media is concerned, the front-page headline event from the 2020 U.N. General Assembly was U.S. President Donald Trump’s address. Of course, since Trump was sharply critical of China in his speech, Chinese coverage has been universally negative, but Trump seems to have a tight grip on the front pages of … Continue reading Chinese State Media Obsess over Donald Trump’s U.N. Speech, Minimal Coverage for Xi Jinping

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem shares video on social distancing: ‘Less COVID, more hunting’ 

How do South Dakotans practice social distancing? By spending time outdoors, far removed from other people and hunting, Gov. Kristi Noem suggested in a video posted to her social media accounts this week. “This is how we do social distancing in South Dakota,” she wrote above a 15-second clip that shows her with a shotgun … Continue reading South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem shares video on social distancing: ‘Less COVID, more hunting’ 

More than half a million votes already cast in 2020 election

Election Day isn’t until Nov. 3, but more than half a million votes have already been cast in this year’s election. According to the U.S. Elections Project, a total of 516,334 ballots have been cast as of Thursday morning in states that are reporting their count. DEMOCRATS DOMINATE ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUESTS IN KEY SWING STATES … Continue reading More than half a million votes already cast in 2020 election

At least seven military ballots for President Trump discarded in PA

Mail-in voting sparks debate in PA The presidential election is less than eight weeks away and all eyes are on battleground states like Pennsylvania. Board of Elections officials there are anticipating at least 50 percent of voters will vote by mail. The Justice Department is currently investigating what happened to nine military mail-in ballots, which were … Continue reading At least seven military ballots for President Trump discarded in PA

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces 134 felony voter fraud charges in connection with 2018 Dem primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced four arrests Thursday on dozens of felony charges in connection with an alleged vote harvesting scheme during the 2018 Democratic primary elections in Gregg County. “It is an unfortunate reality that elections can be stolen outright by mail ballot fraud,” Paxton said in a statement. “Election fraud, particularly an … Continue reading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces 134 felony voter fraud charges in connection with 2018 Dem primary

Bottled Water Tycoon Dethrones Jack Ma as China’s Richest Person

Zhong Shanshan, a bottled water and vaccine tycoon, became China’s richest person on Wednesday when his net worth reached $58.7 billion. Zhong’s wealth now surpasses that of China’s former richest person, Alibaba founder Jack Ma, by $2 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. By dethroning Ma on Wednesday, Zhong became Asia’s second-richest person, behind India’s … Continue reading Bottled Water Tycoon Dethrones Jack Ma as China’s Richest Person

New FBI Texts: Agents Bought Liability Insurance over Russia Investigation

New text messages released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Wednesday evening suggest that FBI agents involved in investigating Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign bought professional liability insurance for fear of being exposed and sued. The text messages, reported by The Federalist and included in court filings by Sidney Powell, were part of a new … Continue reading New FBI Texts: Agents Bought Liability Insurance over Russia Investigation

Watch: President Trump Delivers Remarks on the America First Healthcare Plan

President Trump on Thursday will reveal the details of his America First healthcare plan in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. EST. The president will demonstrate his commitment to covering Americans with pre-existing conditions and direct Congress to pass legislation dealing with surprise medical billing. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/breitbart/~3/Dc8aos5DH-4/ Continue reading Watch: President Trump Delivers Remarks on the America First Healthcare Plan