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  • Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Submits Resignation Letter

    04/29/2019 2:31:08 PM PDT · by CaptainK · 141 replies
    WSJ.com ^ | 4/29/2019 | Sadie Gurman
    Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein submitted his resignation letter to President Trump on Monday, ending a tumultuous two years in which he tried to steady a rocky Justice Department and its relationship with the White House. His resignation is effective May 11.
  • Sunday Morning Talk Show Thread 28 Apr 2019

    04/28/2019 4:26:48 AM PDT · by Alas Babylon! · 156 replies
    Various driveby media television networks ^ | 28 Apr 2019 | Various Self-Serving Politicians and Big Media Screaming Faces
    The Talk Shows April 28th, 2019 Guests to be interviewed today on major television talk shows: FOX NEWS SUNDAY (Fox Network): Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iranian foreign minister; National Security Adviser John Bolton; Paul Reed Smith, founder & CEO of PRS Guitars. The panel will be Karl Rove, former George W. Bush White House senior adviser; Donna Brazile, former DNC chair; former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah; and Juan Williams, Fox News political analyst.MEET THE PRESS (NBC): Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., 2020 presidential candidate; Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.; Sally Yates, former U.S. deputy attorney general fired by President Donald Trump. The panel...
  • Who Is John T. Earnest? Suspect in Poway Synagogue Shooting

    04/27/2019 5:36:33 PM PDT · by NoLibZone · 152 replies
    nbc san diego ^ | 4-27-19 | Tom Jones, really thats his name.
    <p>Who is John T. Earnest, the suspect sources identify as being responsible for the deadly shooting at a synagogue in Poway, California.</p> <p>This story has been updated and is still developing.</p> <p>Multiple law enforcement sources confirm to NBC News that the suspect in the Poway synagogue shooting is 19-year-old John T. Earnest.</p>
  • 4 injured in shooting at San Diego synagogue, man detained: Police

    04/27/2019 1:29:18 PM PDT · by rdl6989 · 107 replies
    ABC News ^ | April 27, 2019 | matthew fuhrman andanthony rivas
    San Diego police have detained a man in connection with a shooting incident at the Chabad of Poway synagogue, where at least four people were injured during a Passover celebration. The four victims were transported to Palomar Medical Center, but the hospital would not confirm the extent of their injuries.
  • BREAKING: Multiple People Shot At California Synagogue

    04/27/2019 1:27:22 PM PDT · by Kaslin · 132 replies
    Townhall.com ^ | April 27, 2019 | Timothy Meads
    Harrowing reports of a shooter at a synagogue emerged as victims called 911 in Poway, California at roughly 11:30 am local time this morning. San Diego Police quickly responded to the scene where at least four injured were transported to local hospital. ABC10 reports that, "The incident was reported at the Congregation Chabad located at 16934 Chabad Way sometime before 11:30 a.m., the San Diego County Sheriff's Office twitter account reported. "Deputies investigate reports of a man with a gun. Please stay clear of the area and allow deputies to safely do their job. Thank you for your patience and cooperation,"...
  • President Trump MAGA Rally LIVE in Green Bay, WI 4-27-19 8PM EST (Live Stream & CSPAN TV)

    04/27/2019 11:28:03 AM PDT · by blueyon · 195 replies
    RSB ^ | 4/27/19 | RSB
    Saturday, April 27th, 2019: Join RSBN's Liz Willis, Zoe Bethel, Max Kleiber, Micah Messer and cameraman Gage Fuller for live coverage as President Donald J. Trump holds a MAGA rally at the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI. President Trump is expected to speak at 8:00pm EDT. #Live #MAGA
  • Hundreds of migrants board 'the Beast' train in Mexico

    04/27/2019 10:11:11 AM PDT · by CardCarryingMember.VastRightWC · 45 replies
    FoxNews ^ | 4/27/19 | Lukas Mikelionis
    Hundreds of migrants board 'the Beast' train in Mexico in risky move to get closer to US border [NOTE: "Risky" is obviously due to the fact that hundreds are riding on the OUTSIDE of the train, as the photos show.] .... The decision to board the train en masse comes after a breakout of migrants from a troubled immigration detention center in the southern border city of Tapachula on Thursday night. Mexico’s National Immigration Institute said the mass escape, which appears to be the largest in recent memory, involved around 1,300 Cuban migrants. .... Migration authorities said nearly 400 migrants...
  • DHS Issues Waiver to Expedite Border Wall Projects in Yuma & El Paso

    04/26/2019 8:16:11 PM PDT · by little jeremiah · 137 replies
    Deptartment of Homeland Security ^ | APRIL 26, 2019 | DHS
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued two waivers, which will ensure expeditious construction of new bollard wall within the U.S. Border Patrol’s Yuma and El Paso sectors in Arizona and Texas. The projects covered by the waivers include up to approximately 53 miles of new bollard wall in place of dilapidated and outdated designs, in addition to, road construction and improvement and lighting installation. The waivers were published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2019. To support DHS’s actions under Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended (IIRIRA), DHS requested...
  • During NRA speech, Trump drops out of another global arms treaty

    04/26/2019 11:17:14 AM PDT · by Innovative · 93 replies
    Washington Post ^ | Apr. 26, 2019 | Missy Ryan and John Hudson
    President Trump announced Friday that he would un-sign the global arms pact known as the Arms Trade Treaty in the latest illustration of his aversion to international pacts and world governance. “We will never allow foreign bureaucrats to trample on your Second Amendment freedom,” Trump said during a speech before the National Rifle Association in Indianapolis. “I’m officially announcing today that the United States will be revoking the effect of America’s signature from this badly misguided treaty.” The origins of the treaty, which sets out international rules for sales and transfers of everything from small arms to large planes and...
  • Economy “Unexpectedly” Grew at 3.2% Clip in First Quarter Boosted by SHRINKING TRADE GAP

    04/26/2019 8:18:58 AM PDT · by xzins · 63 replies
    The Gateway Pundit ^ | 26 Apr 19 | Jim Hoft
    The US economy surged “unexpectedly” in the first quarter of 2019 to 3.2% growth. Economists predicted a 2.5% growth. Jack Posobiec ✝️ ✔ @JackPosobiec 🔥 Piers Morgan ✔ @piersmorgan BREAKING: US first-quarter GDP rockets by 3.2%, vs 2.5% expected growth. Brace yourselves Trump-haters, if the economy keeps doing so well, President @realDonaldTrump will be almost unstoppable in 2020. 277 9:11 AM - Apr 26, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 113 people are talking about this This won’t make many headlines… The US economy was boosted by a SHRINKING trade gap. Via the Wall Street Journal.
  • Joe Biden announces he is running for president in 2020

    04/25/2019 4:09:13 AM PDT · by Zakeet · 120 replies
    CNN ^ | April 25, 2019 | Arlette Saenz
    After months of deliberation, former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday announced his decision to run for president for a third time, answering one of the biggest outstanding questions about the makeup of the 2020 race. The announcement came in a campaign video released Thursday morning.
  • Kamala Harris backs putting third gender option on federal ID

    04/23/2019 3:18:04 PM PDT · by conservative98 · 140 replies
    The Hills ^ | - 04/23/19 04:57 PM EDT | TAL AXELROD
    Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris said she supports having a third gender option on federal ID forms as she continues to campaign heavily on social justice issues. The California Democrat was asked about the issue during an event at Keene State College in New Hampshire on Tuesday. “Sure,” she replied, according to multiple media reports.
  • Sunday Morning Talk Show Thread 21 Apr 2019

    04/21/2019 4:44:32 AM PDT · by Alas Babylon! · 305 replies
    Various driveby media television networks ^ | 21 Apr 2019 | Various Self-Serving Politicians and Big Media Screaming Faces
    The Talk Shows April 21st, 2019 Guests to be interviewed today on major television talk shows: FOX NEWS SUNDAY (Fox Network): Rep. Adam Schitt, (D)eranged-Calif.; Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s attorney and former Republican Mayor of NYC (when it worked). The panel will be Bob Woodward, Liar and frustrated seeker of glory that he fleetingly had 50 years ago by attacking a Republican President, of The Washington Report, Jason Riley of The Wall Street Journal, Gillian Turner of Fox News and former Rep. Jane Harman, Also (D)eranged-Calif., president of the Woodrow Wilson (who was a racist, KKK supporting democrat) Center.MEET THE...
  • Blasts reported at churches in Sri Lanka

    04/20/2019 9:46:47 PM PDT · by massmike · 158 replies
    bbc.com ^ | 04/21/2019 | n/a
    Explosions have been reported at two churches in Sri Lanka as Christians celebrate Easter. There are also reports of an explosion at at least one hotel. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
  • U.S. Soldiers Are Disarmed, Held At Gunpoint By Mexican Troops In Texas

    04/20/2019 7:20:22 PM PDT · by UMCRevMom@aol.com · 144 replies
    defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter ^ | 4-20-2019 | Tom Gantert
    Clint, TX - Two U.S. soldiers were held at gunpoint and disarmed by Mexican troops on American soil on April 19. CNN reported that five to six Mexican military personnel questioned the two U.S. soldiers who were conducting border support operations. A U.S. Northern Command statement confirmed that the U.S. soldiers were "appropriately in US territory" during the encounter, according to CNN. The Mexican soldiers not only pointed their weapons at the U.S. troops, but also removed a soldier’s sidearm and returned it to the unmarked U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle, U.S. military officials said. CNN reported that the...
  • Biden to take the plunge on Wednesday

    04/19/2019 10:39:12 AM PDT · by gandalftb · 93 replies
    Fox News ^ | 4/19/19 | Chris Stirewalt
    Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce he’s running for president next week. That's according to three people with knowledge of Biden's plans.
  • Mueller Report

    04/18/2019 8:18:43 AM PDT · by hardspunned · 226 replies
    https://t.co/703tzroquz
  • Watch AG Barr's Press Conference LIVE at 9:30 AM EDT

    04/18/2019 6:11:19 AM PDT · by Yo-Yo · 441 replies
    Fox News YouTube Channel ^ | 4/18/19 | Fox News
    Fox News' live feed is now up on YouTube. Watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmcc0fLF4AQ Should start around 9:30 AM EDT.
  • Veritas WINS Defamation Case - Videos Accurate and NOT Deceptively Editted

    04/17/2019 8:08:33 AM PDT · by Covenantor · 59 replies
    Project Veritas ^ | April 17, 2019
  • Notre Dame Priest Says All Precious Artefacts And Artwork Have Been Saved

    04/15/2019 7:58:02 PM PDT · by Morgana · 124 replies
    LAD BIBLE ^ | APRIL 15, 2019 | Jake Massey
    A Notre Dame cathedral priest has claimed that all precious artefacts and artwork have been saved from the historic building. In a tweet, French journalist Nicolas Delesalle cited Père Frédéric, writing: "Good news: all the works of art were saved. The treasure of the Cathedral is intact, the Crown of thorns, the Holy sacraments." The fire, which has destroyed destroyed large sections of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, has spread to one of the cathedral's landmark rectangular towers, according to Bloomberg. The historic building's spire and roof have already collapsed. No casualties have been reported as of yet. The...