Clown World: Study Finds ‘No Evidence’ That Protests Caused COVID-19 Resurgence…
July 1, 2020
“[W]e find no evidence that net COVID-19 case growth differentially rose following the onset of Black Lives Matter protests, and even modest evidence of a small longer-run case growth decline,” the study said... The rationale for this net increase in social-distancing behavior involved the perception that the mass protests could become violent and crime rates could spike, leading residents to stay indoors, according to the study.
Hispanic Caucus asks Trump to rescind invitation to Mexican president…
July 1, 2020
"While this meeting may appear to be trade related and tied to the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), it is nothing more than an attempt to distract from the coronavirus crisis and your failure to lead an adequate response to the pandemic," wrote Castro.
Someone Mysteriously Sent Almost $1 Billion ($933M) in Bitcoin…
July 1, 2020
An unknown person or entity just sent a whole lot of money while hiding in plain sight.
RCP: Larry Elder’s New Doc, ‘Uncle Tom,’ Will Frighten the American Left
July 1, 2020
Is there anything more frightening to the American political left and their high media priests of the woke world than Black Americans who think for themselves and refuse to kneel? No. Black people who become conservatives and dare question Democratic Party policies, from social programs to public education, are a threat to control. And so, they are demeaned by Democratic politicians and either ignored outright or marginalized as race traitors, sellouts and "Uncle Toms."
Reparations bill gains steam following death of George Floyd…
July 1, 2020
"There is no better time for H.R. 40 to be part of the national dialogue, and part of the national legislative response."
Lessons from the Lockdown—Why Are So Many Fewer Children Dying?…
July 1, 2020
Surprisingly, U.S. mortality rates have declined among young people during the lockdown, especially among infants. These trends have gone largely unnoticed and remain unexplained... One very clear change that has received publicity is that public health officials are bemoaning the sharp decline in infant vaccinations as parents are not taking their infants into pediatric offices for their regular well‐baby checks.
Roberts drifts away from conservative bloc, angering Republicans and exciting the left…
July 1, 2020
The chief justice has sided with liberals in several recent key decisions
Far Left Governor Jay Inslee Booed Off Stage in Eastern Washington…
July 1, 2020
WATCH: Gov. Inslee was heckled off the podium during a visit to Tri-Cities, addressing the spike in COVID-19 cases there. "Disparage any governor or senator or president you desire," he said after moving the conference indoors, "but do it with a mask on!" pic.twitter.com/R2Unm9Rg0y
— 4 News Now (@kxly4news) July 1, 2020
NYPD cops attempt to clear Occupy City Hall protesters…
July 1, 2020
After a heated stand off, cops backed down, allowing the occupation to continue.
Harvey Weinstein reaches tentative $19 million settlement with accusers…
July 1, 2020
The agreement was announced by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Chicago attorney Elizabeth A. Fegan. The deal, if approved by judges in federal courts, would permit accusers to claim from $7,500 to $750,000 from the $18.8 million settlement.
USMCA Replaces NAFTA as Trump Delivers on One of Biggest Promises…
July 1, 2020
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement formally replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Wednesday, meaning that President Donald Trump has now officially completed one of the biggest promises of his insurgent 2016 campaign.
Police Charge Utah Protester with Shooting Driver, Rioting…
July 1, 2020
Provo police charged Jesse Taggart, 33, with attempted aggravated murder, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury, rioting, threatening the use of a weapon during a fight, criminal mischief, and firing a weapon near a highway. Samantha Darling, 27, was charged with obstruction of justice and rioting.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Discusses China and Hong Kong – Companies Likely to Leave Hong Kong…
July 1, 2020
This is a significant statement and underpins the U.S. strategy that is dismantling the Chinese influence on global trade and manufacturing. As Secretary Ross noted: “I believe that there’s a good chance that all companies who have Hong Kong as their headquarters for Asia will begin rethink whether the new rules – the new relationship between Hong Kong and mainland China – whether those rules let Hong Kong be as favorable a place to have headquarters as it used to be.”
California Gov Orders LA Restaurants To Close For 3 Weeks…
July 1, 2020
The action comes a little over a month after the state allowed LA County dining rooms to reopen. Outdoor dining will still be allowed, but bars must close entirely.
Verily Life Sciences, the Alphabet-owned healthcare company, is suspending employee spot bonuses to fund diversity initiatives…
July 1, 2020
The move frustrated workers, many of whom have been working grueling hours on the company’s COVID-19 testing projects.
CBP Detains Chinese Shipment of Suspected Forced Labor Products Made with Human Hair…
July 1, 2020
Reddit quickly revises policy that would have permitted ‘hateful activities’ against non-minorities…
July 1, 2020
Florida sheriff says he’ll deputize every gun owner if deputies can’t handle protesters…
July 1, 2020
If we can’t handle you, I’ll exercise the power and authority as the sheriff, and I’ll make special deputies of every lawful gun owner in this county and I’ll deputize them for this one purpose to stand in the gap between lawlessness and civility. That’s what we’re sworn to do. That’s what we’re going to do. You’ve been warned.
Police Take Back Seattle Chop Zone After Mayor Durkan Issued Executive Order …
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July 1, 2020
Police moved into the CHOP just before 5 a.m. and issued a dispersal order to any protestors in the area. Police tweeted at 5:20 a.m. that 10 people had been arrested. Another tweet at 5:30 a.m. said three other people were arrested at 12th and Pike.
Supporters of immigration, illegal or otherwise, often say that immigrants take the jobs Americans don’t want, but most voters don’t agree…
July 1, 2020
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 54% of Likely U.S. Voters believe Americans would fill construction, technology, hospitality and other service jobs now taken by immigrants if the pay and working conditions were improved. Thirty-three percent (33%) disagree and say there are just not enough Americans willing to do that kind of work. Thirteen percent (13%) are not sure.