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If your defense of Donald Trump involves the claim that John Bolton -- John Bolton -- is a RINO or a tool of the left or secret Deep Stater, you have no credibility.— Stephen Hayes (@stephenfhayes) January 29, 2020

Republicans in the Senate secured enough votes Friday evening to reject Democratic efforts to extend the Trump impeachment trial and call new witnesses, as the final vote on whether or not to remove President Trump from office could drag into next week.

When Britain first, at heaven's command, Arose from out the azure main, Arose, arose, arose from out the azure main, This was the charter, the charter of the land, And guardian angels sang this strain: Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the wavesBritons never, never, never shall be slaves. Rule Britannia! Britannia rule the waves.Britons never, never, never shall be slaves. The nations, not so blest as thee, Must in their turn, to tyrants fall, Must in their turn, to tyrants fall, While thou shalt flourish, shalt flourish great and free, The dread and envy of them all. Rule Britannia! Britannia rule...

Did you hear about Seattle’s latest group to unionize? A listener sent me a picture of a flier from an alley off of the Ave in the University District — a flier for a drug users union. AUDIO FILE ON ARTICLE SITE; This group celebrates drug use — in fact, they have formed a subculture that is all about drug use. The flier says, “Urban Survivors Union — Proud To Be a Drug User, Seattle’s Drug User Union.” We are a union that is, first and foremost, for and by drug users. Our first mission is to unite as...

The U.S. fast food giant opened its first chain in Moscow on this day 30 years ago, in the final months of the Soviet Union. McDonald’s opened the doors of its first restaurant in Russia 30 years ago, on Jan. 31, 1990. With 900 seats, it was the largest McDonald’s in the world at the time. Muscovites started queuing at 4:30 a.m. for their chance to get a taste of the famous American fast food. McDonald’s sold 34,000 burgers on its first day — smashing the burger chain’s previous first-day record of 9,100. Around 27,000 Russians applied to work at...

Giuliani calls Bolton a 'backstabber' over Ukraine allegations Volume 90% President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani denounced former national security adviser John Bolton as a "backstabber" in an interview set to broadcast Wednesday. Giuliani tore into Bolton in the interview with "CBS This Morning" in the wake of reports that Bolton was critical of him and raised concerns about his activities in Ukraine to other administration officials. "He never said to me, 'I've got a problem with what you are doing in Ukraine,'" Giuliani said. "Never once, never winked, never sent me a little note. He is a personal friend,...

Has the Impeachment Circus Reached Its Final Act? Judicial Watch Sues on the Biden-Burisma Scandal and the So-Called ‘Whistleblower’ Assistant U.S. Attorneys ‘Blown Away’ by Clinton’s ‘Fabulous Party’ U.S. Funding of Islamist ‘Charity’ Groups Triples Under Trump New York City Mayor De Blasio’s Suspect Crime Statistics Has the Impeachment Circus Reached Its Final Act? Will the nation learn anything from the spectacle of the Pelosi-Schiff coup cabal abusing the Constitution with their impeachment circus? As with the Judge Kavanaugh lynching, the impeachment of President Trump was always a house of cards built on abuse of power, distortions and dastardly...

A wanted Aussie woman couldn’t hold her tongue after police posted a “trailer trash” mugshot of her on Facebook — attracting hundreds of comments. Police in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, shared the “most recent image” they had of Tiffany-Anne Brislane, 23, who is being hunted for alleged stealing offenses. The 2015 image shows Brislane with her hair in a bun and a tattoo on her collarbone that reads: “We don’t remember days, we remember moments.” The police asked for comments relating to her whereabouts only. “Please refrain from comments that are prejudicial or offensive,” they wrote. However, hundreds...

Yea 49 New 51 End this debacle to night

People returning from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China should isolate themselves even if they don’t have symptoms, the Health Secretary has said. Matt Hancock said precautions should be taken because officials cannot be 100% certain the virus is not spread by people who are not displaying symptoms. The advice will affect around 1,500 travellers who have returned from Wuhan since January 10. Mr Hancock told MPs in the Commons: ‘Coronaviruses do not usually spread if people don’t have symptoms – but we cannot be 100% certain. ‘From today, we are therefore asking anyone in the UK who has returned from Wuhan...

Make that Proud Hillary. On Thursday night, Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, along with ten of her closest childhood friends, took in a performance of “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical.” As the curtain comes down on Act I, the ensemble chants “Tina! Tina! Tina” following a pivotal moment in the legendary performer’s career. When curtain descended on Thursday, the sold-out crowd burst into applause for the show which quickly transitioned the audience intoning, “Hillary! Hillary! Hillary!” Also catching Adrienne Warren tear it up as Tina Turner this week were Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya Richardson,...

A sheriff in California is being legally forced to release sensitive information about private citizens who have a concealed carry permit. On Monday, Sutter County Sheriff Brandon Barnes alerted citizens who have a concealed carry permit that their name, permit number, date of permit issue and expiration, is being turned over to the San Francisco Chronicle due to a public record request issued on Jan. 10, CBS13 reported. Barnes wrote in a Tuesday letter that he personally declined turning over the information, but the Office of County Counsel advised him that he is legally obligated to turn over the information. “The San Francisco...

There are currently 11,301 confirmed cases worldwide, including 258 fatalities.

The Radical Left, Do Nothing Democrats keep chanting “fairness”, when they put on the most unfair Witch Hunt in the history of the U.S. Congress. They had 17 Witnesses, we were allowed ZERO, and no lawyers. They didn’t do their job, had no case. The Dems are scamming America!

Will the Pubbies EVER stand up to the constant moving of the goalposts??? THE HOUSE conducted the Trial and the Republicans weren’t allowed to call witnesses and NOW the Dems want to call MORE of THEIR witnesses, where WE have the majority???

The outbreak of a novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has sparked fear and anxiety around the world despite the virus' low fatality rate.People's psychological reactions to infectious diseases can sometimes be overblown and do more harm than good, some experts say.Still, preventative measures like increased handwashing and not touching your face protect against coronavirus and other illnesses.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.  The outbreak of a new coronavirus has sparked fear and anxiety around the world. The pneumonialike virus, which originated in Wuhan, China, has infected more than 9,700 people and killed 213.So far, the virus does not...

Police in New York are increasing their presence in subways Friday after members of the far-left Antifamovement called for a mass protest against law enforcement and transit fares. The Police Benevolent Association of New York City issued a strong warning ahead of Friday’s Antifa demonstration, urging New Yorkers to “pay close attention.” “This is [the] true endgame of the anti-police movement, an end of all policing & destruction of public order,” the group said in a tweet. “Our members have spent their careers -- and in some cases given their lives -- to bring public safety back to NYC. We can't go backwards.” Days earlier,...

Democrats refuse to accept an election that they rigged then refuse to accept the results of an impeachment they rigged.

The DNC drastically revised its debate requirements, opening the door for Mike Bloomberg to join the stage starting in mid-February. The changes were announced this week.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — The Santa Clara County Health Department confirmed Friday that a man has tested positive for the coronavirus. This is the first case in the county and the first known case in the Bay Area. The Santa Clara County Health Department will be holding a press conference at 2 p.m. to provide more information on the case.