Maxine Waters: Violent Protests ‘Minor’ — Policing ‘Tradition’ Has to Be ‘Done Away With’

Monday on MSNBC’s “The Beat,” Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) said the Black Lives Matter protesters were pushing change in current policing, which she said had a tradition that had to be “done away with.” Waters said, “I want to tell you, without the kind of protests that we have seen, we would not have so many … Continue reading Maxine Waters: Violent Protests ‘Minor’ — Policing ‘Tradition’ Has to Be ‘Done Away With’

Researchers Warn of Flu Strain with ‘Pandemic Potential’ Originating in China

Researchers are warning of new flu strain found among pigs in China, noting that it carries a global pandemic potential, as it could infect humans. Scientists discovered the virus in China, and researchers claim it carries “‘all the hallmarks’ of being highly adapted to infect humans and needs close monitoring,” according to BBC. The outlet noted … Continue reading Researchers Warn of Flu Strain with ‘Pandemic Potential’ Originating in China

EB-5 Visa Program Helping to Build Luxury Florida Condos for Wealthy

A little-known visa program benefitting China’s elite, peddled as a way to revitalize underserved communities, is helping to build luxury condominiums for the wealthy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Under the EB-5 visa program, wealthy foreign nationals can claim to invest at least $900,000 in United States development projects and receive green cards for themselves and … Continue reading EB-5 Visa Program Helping to Build Luxury Florida Condos for Wealthy

GOP Rep. Kinzinger: I Understand Trump Wasn’t Briefed on Bounties, That’s ‘Not a Scandal’

On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), who was briefed on the intelligence about Russian bounties on U.S. soldiers, said he understands that President Trump “was not briefed” about the matter, but the intelligence might have been in the briefing book that most presidents don’t read all of every day. Kinzinger … Continue reading GOP Rep. Kinzinger: I Understand Trump Wasn’t Briefed on Bounties, That’s ‘Not a Scandal’

Mollie Tibbetts Murder Trial May Be Delayed for Fourth Time to 2021

The case against an illegal alien accused of murdering 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts in 2018 may get a fourth delay due to the Chinese coronavirus crisis. In August 2018, Cristhian Bahena Rivera, a 25-year-old illegal alien from Mexico, was charged with Mollie Tibbetts’ murder after police said he admitted to confronting and chasing down the young … Continue reading Mollie Tibbetts Murder Trial May Be Delayed for Fourth Time to 2021

CNN’s Toobin: ‘Roe vs. Wade May Need One More Justice from President Trump’

CNN chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin opined Monday, after the Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana abortion law, that “Roe v. Wade may need one more justice from President Trump.” Toobin was referring to the fact that Chief Justice John Roberts had sided with the court’s four liberal, Democrat-appointed judges, rather than the other four … Continue reading CNN’s Toobin: ‘Roe vs. Wade May Need One More Justice from President Trump’

China to Sanction Americans ‘Viciously’ Supporting Hong Kong

China will impose visa restrictions on U.S. individuals who have “acted viciously” on issues related to Hong Kong, China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday. At a press briefing on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian revealed the new restrictions when responding to a question about “the U.S. imposition of visa restrictions on Chinese … Continue reading China to Sanction Americans ‘Viciously’ Supporting Hong Kong

Louisiana Democrat Sen. Katrina Jackson: Unelected Justices Have Substituted Own Policy Over Clear Will of People

The Democrat lawmaker who sponsored the Louisiana abortion health and safety law that was struck down by the Supreme Court Monday condemned the ruling, saying, “unelected justices have substituted their policy preferences over the clear will of the people of my great state.” State Sen. Katrina Jackson said in a video message, “As long as … Continue reading Louisiana Democrat Sen. Katrina Jackson: Unelected Justices Have Substituted Own Policy Over Clear Will of People

Nationals’ Zimmerman and Ross Opting Out of MLB Season

The Washington Nationals will try to defend their World Series title without at least two holdovers from last year’s team, including one of the faces of the franchise. Longtime infielder Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross elected not to play this season, the team announced Monday. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball is attempting … Continue reading Nationals’ Zimmerman and Ross Opting Out of MLB Season

Coronavirus: Arizona Orders Bars, Nightclubs, Gyms to Close for at Least 30 Days

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on Monday ordered bars, nightclubs, and gyms to shut down for at least 30 days in response to the state experiencing a spike in Chinese coronavirus cases. The directive, which included movie theaters and water parks, will take effect at 8:00 p.m. local time. #Arizona shuts down bars, gyms, movie … Continue reading Coronavirus: Arizona Orders Bars, Nightclubs, Gyms to Close for at Least 30 Days

GOP Rep. Waltz: Russia Bounty Story Needs to Be Dug into, ‘Smacks of Partisan Talking Points,’ Media Reporting ‘Really Ignorant’

On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” House Armed Services Committee member Michael Waltz (R-FL) stated that if Russia has put bounties on American troops, Russia should pay, and it’s possible to “get to the bottom of whether this is true and take real action, but also question whether there is partisan … Continue reading GOP Rep. Waltz: Russia Bounty Story Needs to Be Dug into, ‘Smacks of Partisan Talking Points,’ Media Reporting ‘Really Ignorant’

China Promises ‘Vigorous Countermeasures’ Against Alleged Australian ‘Spies’

China’s state-run Global Times published a lengthy report Sunday describing “vigorous countermeasures” supposedly taken by Chinese intelligence against a years-long espionage campaign waged by Australia. Tech and intelligence writers widely mocked the report, noting the Global Times dug up some 1960s spy paraphernalia to create the alarming photos that ran with the article, which came … Continue reading China Promises ‘Vigorous Countermeasures’ Against Alleged Australian ‘Spies’

Passing the Euro

Outside of Germany’s Constitutional Court headquarters in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 2016. (Ralph Orlowski/Reuters) The efforts by the German constitutional court (the BVG) to avoid giving much practical meaning to its (profound) theoretical clash with the European Court of Justice continues. Reuters: BERLIN (Reuters) – The decision on whether Germany should pull out of the European … Continue reading Passing the Euro

At Least 17 States Alter Reopening Plans Amid Coronavirus Surge 

At least 17 states had reportedly paused or rolled back their phased reopening plans as of Monday to forestall the growing coronavirus outbreaks across the country. The states that have hit the pause button on reopening include Texas (R), Florida (R), Washington (D), Arizona (R), Arkansas (R), Delaware (D), Idaho (R), Louisiana (D), Maine (D), Nevada (R), New Mexico (D), North Carolina (D), California … Continue reading At Least 17 States Alter Reopening Plans Amid Coronavirus Surge 

Nancy Pelosi: Does the Intel Community Fear Trump Will Leak to Putin?

Appearing Monday on CNN’s The Lead, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wondered whether U.S. intelligence officials did not brief President Donald Trump on unconfirmed reports regarding Russia because they were afraid he would leak the information to Vladimir Putin. “My first reaction when I heard it is, my goodness I hope this isn’t true,” House … Continue reading Nancy Pelosi: Does the Intel Community Fear Trump Will Leak to Putin?

Chicago Pride March Draws Thousands Despite Mayor’s Coronavirus Rules

Thousands packed the streets in Chicago for an unofficial gay pride march despite Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the first openly gay mayor, canceling the official annual event because of her worries over the coronavirus. Organizers insisted that the rally held in the city’s West Side Lakeview neighborhood was an attempt to “reclaim” the “grassroots” efforts to … Continue reading Chicago Pride March Draws Thousands Despite Mayor’s Coronavirus Rules

Heilemann: Trump Is the ‘Candidate of White Nationalist Grievance and Resentment’

Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Deadline,” network national affairs analyst John Heilemann said President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign message was for “white nationalist grievance and resentment” voters. While discussing the president retweeting a supporter saying “white power,” Heilemann said, “It’s not only depressing that we’re commenting on this tweet, but it’s actually boring. He’s a racist. He’s been … Continue reading Heilemann: Trump Is the ‘Candidate of White Nationalist Grievance and Resentment’

Jim Banks: New York Times Damaged National Security to Hurt Trump

Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) said in a statement on Monday that the New York Times is willing to do “anything” to hurt President Donald Trump, including compromising national security. The New York Times reported on Saturday that a Russian military spy unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militias for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Banks, a military veteran, said … Continue reading Jim Banks: New York Times Damaged National Security to Hurt Trump

China Sends Martial Artists from ‘Orphan Fight Club’ to Border with India

China’s army has recruited 20 mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters from a notorious “orphan fight club” to join its border militia in Chinese-occupied Tibet, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Saturday, citing Chinese state media reports. The move comes shortly after deadly hand-to-hand combat broke out between Indian and Chinese border troops in … Continue reading China Sends Martial Artists from ‘Orphan Fight Club’ to Border with India

McCaskill: Russia-Taliban Bounty Story ‘Makes Benghazi Look Like Playing with Toys’

Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Deadline,” network political commentator and former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) commented on the severity of the reports that intelligence officials said Russian operatives offered cash payments to Taliban-linked militants to kill American troops in Afghanistan. McCaskill said, “Let’s look at this. at 1:00 this afternoon, the president’s press representative said he still hadn’t been … Continue reading McCaskill: Russia-Taliban Bounty Story ‘Makes Benghazi Look Like Playing with Toys’

Pandemic Blues: Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Wolf Suffers 43 Percent Swing Against Approval Rating

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, a Democrat, has suffered a significant drop in his approval rating during his continued slow-walking of the reopening of his state as the coronavirus pandemic recedes. The 43-percent swing against Wolf’s approval rating comes in just a couple months. Back in April he was riding high as the pandemic raged through … Continue reading Pandemic Blues: Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Wolf Suffers 43 Percent Swing Against Approval Rating

Stephen King Jumps Into J.K. Rowling Controversy: ‘Trans Women Are Women’

In a clash of bestselling authors, Stephen King is the latest public figure to distance himself from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling by rebuking her defense of biological gender differences, declaring in a tweet over the weekend that “trans women are women.” Stephen King’s tweet in support of trans women comes after he experienced social media … Continue reading Stephen King Jumps Into J.K. Rowling Controversy: ‘Trans Women Are Women’

Michelle Obama Celebrates Alma Mater Princeton Removing Woodrow Wilson’s Name from School

Former first lady Michelle Obama on Monday praised her alma mater, Princeton University, for dropping 28th President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school. “Heartened to see my alma mater make this change, and even prouder of the students who’ve been advocating for this kind of change on campus for years,” Obama wrote on social … Continue reading Michelle Obama Celebrates Alma Mater Princeton Removing Woodrow Wilson’s Name from School

‘Fox Soul’ Cancels Louis Farrakhan July 4th Speech

The Fox “Soul” television network announced Monday that it had canceled a July 4th program that was to have featured a speech from Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, a notorious antisemite, racist, and homophobe. As Breitbart News reported Sunday: Farrakhan’s history of hateful rhetoric is well-documented. In 2018, he compared Jews to termites. That … Continue reading ‘Fox Soul’ Cancels Louis Farrakhan July 4th Speech