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Clips tagged #Swamp Schumer-tied PAC received $1.7 million from dark money group A political action committee linked to Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) has received $1.7 million from a liberal dark money group for shared staff and office space in recent years, tax and Federal Election Commission forms show. How the House destroyed its own case for the Trump impeachment While various Democrats have publicly grumbled about the delay, going into its fourth week, without any sign of success in forcing the Senate to call witnesses, Pelosi continued a strategy that could jeopardize not just any trial but...

Iran confessed to shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet because it couldn't keep lying about it, a foreign diplomat said. In an abrupt reversal for a regime at first intent on evading responsibility for the tragedy, Tehran admitted early Saturday that its Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps accidentally shot down the jet. “They understood that they can’t cover up anymore,” a Central European diplomat told the Washington Examiner. Iranian officials initially blamed the crash on a mechanical error, while Western intelligence officials said that a surface-to-air missile shot down the plane. When local authorities bulldozed the crash site this week, the...

A Florida man killed a 75-year-old veteran with his car Thursday, just to see what it would be like to end someone’s life. Authorities have charged 21-year-old Justin Pennell of Hudson, Florida, with first-degree murder after confessing to intentionally running down an elderly veteran with his 2004 PT Cruiser “so he could see what it’s like to kill.” It was Pennell himself who called 911 to report the crime, after the impact rendered his vehicle inoperable.

Epidemic of ‘Nightmarish’ Crib Vandalism Hits Italy Unprecedented destruction of nativity scenes shocks locals ROME (ChurchMilitant.com) - Hundreds of Christmas cribs have been smashed, burned and vandalized across Italy in a binge of violence unparalleled in recent memory.  Statues of the Baby Jesus and the Holy Family have been beheaded, stolen or hanged — in one shocking incident even impaled on an iron pole in a public square.  Baby Jesus vandalized in Piazza Santa Giustina, Affori In the town of Ivrea, near Turin, firefighters were called to extinguish a blaze in the church of San Maurizio on Jan. 4 after a 46-year-old woman with a history of arson set fire to a crib near...

Leaflets are being distributed at the influential school urging students to sign up for Jihad missions against the United States and Israel to avenge the death of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. “Registration for volunteers to commit a suicide attack against the United States and Israel,” it blares. “Hard revenge is underway for those criminals who killed Qassem Soleimani.”

Police said around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday they observed three 2020 Corvettes turning onto Lovers Lane and accelerating heavily. According to the arrest report, a red Corvette reached 120 mph in the left lane and a white Corvette reached 100 mph in the right lane. The posted speed limit on the road was 45 mph. After they were pulled over, the men told police they were GM employees and had recently left the Cue Time bar.

“To the brave and suffering Iranian people: I have stood with you since the beginning of my presidency and my government will continue to stand with you. We are following your protests closely. Your courage is inspiring.”

Dear Democrat Moderates: January 11, 2020 You chose the Democrat party. You were elected to congress after campaigning that you were moderate and willing to listen to your constituents and work with the President and Republicans on issues important to your district. Promises not kept are simply lies you told for votes.

UPDATE: From the National Council of Resistance in Iran A Large number of people have joined the demonstration by the students at Amir Kabir University, which has spilled over surrounding streets. Thousands of people gathered in Hafez Street and areas around it, chanting, “Death to the dictator,” “Death to liars,” “Have no fear, we are all together,” Death to this murderous regime,”....

Catholic Pro-Gay Cardinal: “I Fully Respect Atheism” Brussels pro-gay Cardinal Jozef De Kesel, Belgium, told Cathobel.be (January 7) that he doesn't want to confine religions to the private sphere, nevertheless he “fully respects atheism.” De Kesel has no respect for Catholic communities. About the invalid ordination of women he said, “We will see." He stressed that "there are theological but also cultural elements: let us not forget that the Church is present on every continent” - as if this were of any importance for this question. He doesn't exclude the possibility "that the Lord may call a married man to...

Boy George rubbishes 'ridiculous' transphobia claims - after saying that using someone's preferred gender pronoun is a 'modern form of attention-seeking' Boy George, 58, branded 'transphobic' for saying to 'leave pronouns at the door'He also called gender pronouns a 'modern form of attention seeking' on TwitterHe Posted video laughing at the claims where he called his critics 'ridiculous' Singer was known for his androgynous style of dressing during his rise to fame By Monica Greep For Mailonline Published: 06:58 EST, 10 January 2020 | Updated: 08:06 EST, 10 January 2020 Boy George has hit back at 'ridiculous' claims that...

Canadians have demanded answers to more probing questions, not least among them about the US connection. The crash came hours after Iran fired missiles at Iraqi military bases housing US troops in retaliation for a US drone strike at Baghdad airport that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani. "What Iran has admitted to is very serious. Shooting down a civilian aircraft is horrific. Iran must take full responsibility," Trudeau said during a Saturday news conference in Ottawa. "Canada will not rest until we get the accountability, justice and closure that the families deserve." That must include discussion of bringing home Canadian...

On Saturday, protesters with Iran's MEK Freedom Movement took to the streets in Tehran to protest after Iran's government admitted having shot down a Ukrainian plane by mistake, killing 176 people on board. Iran's government claimed that the U.S. airstrike killing Quds Force leader Qasem Soleimani had united the country, but the protests disproved that narrative."Protests erupt against the Revolutionary Guards at Amir-Kabir University in Tehran due to authorities' incompetence and negligence after the recent plane crash that killed more than 176 people," Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad reported on Twitter. "Some people had claimed Iranians were united after [Soleimani]'s death....

Bishop Cancels Nicene Creed to Avoid Offending Non-Catholics Pope Francis also omits papal benediction to appease unbelievers ROME (ChurchMilitant.com) - A cathedral congregation is expressing bewilderment after the bishop announced he was omitting the Nicene Creed so as not to offend non-Catholics present.     After preaching his homily on the Feast of the Epiphany, Bp. Derio Olivero of the diocese of Pinerolo made the announcement about the omission. "Since there are also non-believers, everyone will say it silently," Olivero told his flock at the Cathedral of St. Donatus in Pinerolo, a town in Piedmont, near Turin. "Those who believe can say it, and those who don't...

Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Spencer Tracy. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. Spencer Tracy was a Golden Age actor who would most probably not put up with the BS emanating out of Hollywood today. His real-life persona emulated the suave, tough guy characters he usually played. All hints, along with the answer, are provided in the first reply comment below, using filtered font to prevent accidental spoilers. Please refrain from disclosing the full answer in comments to prevent spoilers.To solve the puzzle: Enter the letters in the...

The British ambassador, who attended today's illegal rally outside Amir Kabir University, was arrested by security forces as a foreign national. Among the protesters and detainees detained by security and law enforcement officials at the Amirkabir University rally this afternoon was British ambassador Robert Mcair. Some on the scene say that the ambassador was producing photos and videos of today's gatherings and conversations with protesters. At the time of his arrest, McErill spoke only English and avoided introducing himself. After a while, the ambassador introduced himself in Persian and stated his diplomatic position. He cited sympathy with protesters who chanted...

On the anniversary of her birth, we remember one of the most important women in science history, and celebrate the life and work of Ada Lovelace, the first computer scientist.Once you get to know about Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) and her life and work, it’s difficult not to become more or less obsessed with her. She was a truly remarkable woman; unquestionably one of the most important women in science history. She was born in 1815, the daughter to Lord Byron and Lady Byron, who were married for just a year – when Ada only five weeks old Lady Byron left...

Marriage was instituted by God with Adam and Eve, one man, one woman and was given to all races. After the fall of man, marriage got all screwed up, and the devil has been at war on marriage and families ever since. When Jesus came he did something new for those who believed in him. He made marriage a sacrament. If non-Christians get married it is a "natural marriage." It is valid but it is not a sacrament. When Christians get married properly, there is a special kind of power from the Holy Spirit that lands on them and permanently...

Bárbara Cruz, a prosecutor who was in Ponce when the new quake hit, said concrete debris hit the sidewalk as buildings continued to crumble. “Everyone is out on the street,” she said. More landslides and damaged homes were reported, along with severe cracks on a bridge in the southwest coastal town of Guanica. More than 4,000 people have been staying in shelters, many fearful of returning to their homes, and others unable to because of extensive damage.

Department of JusticeOffice of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, January 10, 2020The Department of Justice today withdrew the 1984 DOJ Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines, and, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), released new draft 2020 Vertical Merger Guidelines (draft guidelines) and seek public comment. The draft guidelines, open to comment for 30 days, describe how the federal antitrust agencies review vertical mergers to evaluate whether the mergers violate antitrust law. Vertical mergers combine two or more companies that operate at different levels in the same supply chain. The draft guidelines outline the agencies’ principal analytical techniques, practices, and enforcement policy for vertical...