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Trump Since Friday, several developments have exposed more of the behind-the-scenes details of the special counsel investigation into Spygate, including the public release of the deposition of Tech Executive-1, Rodney Joffe. Joffe’s deposition, coupled with other details previously known, reveals several significant facts while highlighting the many questions that remain unanswered. Here’s what we learned and what investigative trails require further probing.1. Rodney Joffe Pled the Fifth TwiceEarlier this month, the Russian-connected Alfa Bank filed a motion in a Florida state court seeking an extension of time to serve the numerous “John Doe” defendants it had sued there in June...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The panel that regulates the sale of alcohol in Pennsylvania has ordered the removal of Russian-made products to show solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board took the action Sunday in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The board’s action comes as some other U.S. states have made similar moves, and bars and liquor stores have pulled Russian vodka off their shelves and promoted Ukrainian brands instead. “Given the evolving political-economic climate, it’s just the right thing to do,” said chairman Tim Holden in a statement. Pennsylvania ’s board...

The State Department on Monday announced it suspended operations at its embassy in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus, and greenlit the voluntary departure of non-emergency members and their families from the U.S. embassy in Moscow.

CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - Officials are advising parents to keep at-home COVID-19 test kits away from kids because they could contain a harmful, toxic substance. The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center is reporting an uptick in accidental exposures to a possibly toxic substance in at-home COVID-19 test kits, the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center said in a blog post on its website. Poison control centers nationwide are reporting the same finding, WXIX reported. This comes as more than 50 million households recently received free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government, according to Dr. Tom Inglesby, senior advisor for...

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota said Sunday that she finds it "offensive" for Republicans to call President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson "far-left." After "Fox News Sunday" guest host Harris Faulkner pointed out that some Republicans have taken issue with the Supreme Court pick for being "far-left," noting attorney Jonathan Turley saying recently that "this is a political deliverable, a good one for President Biden" because the other potential nominees were not as far-left, Klobuchar said the ideological term is "offensive" to her.The Minnesota Democrat also explained that Jackson has had more experience as a judge...

“At the Transfiguration: Moses, a Mountain, and an Exodus” (Luke 9:28-36)Today is the Transfiguration of Our Lord. It’s the last Sunday of the Epiphany season before we enter Lent this week on Ash Wednesday. Our text is Luke’s account of the Transfiguration. In all three accounts, in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we see Jesus transfigured, on a mountain, standing with Moses and Elijah, talking with them. Only in Luke, though, do we find out what they were talking about. And so our theme this morning: “At the Transfiguration: Moses, a Mountain, and an Exodus.” Moses? A mountain? An exodus? Our...

Someone asked Donald Trump, a few days ago, how he has stood up without breaking from the onslaught of fake news and false accusations they have thrown at him for years. He said he wasn't sure how he survived it but was sure most couldn't. And he is right. Donald Trump isn't just an ordinary person like most of us. Many years ago, a huge survey was taken asking the participants what was the most mentally distressing thing that could happen to them. The vast majority agreed that being falsely accused of something heinous was the most devastating. That is...

A tractor-trailer carrying US mail plummeted off a bridge and into the icy Charles River near Boston Saturday morning, but the driver miraculously survived after he sought refuge atop the truck and yelled to first responders that he couldn't swim.

Matthew PernaMatt loved to travel and lived in Thailand and South Korea during his life, teaching English to school children. He traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, South America, India and the United States of America making lasting friendships everywhere he went. He went on a mission trip to Haiti and also took many trips with his parents and brother Steve. Matt enjoyed conversing with all walks of life, especially the elderly. It was not unusual for him to strike up conversations with complete strangers, always eager to learn from others.Matt enjoyed running long distance races and held medals from several...

RISTINA (Reuters) - Hungary will not send troops or weapons to Ukraine and will not allow lethal weapons to transit its territory in order to keep the country safe, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday during a visit to Kosovo. "The reason for making this decision is that such deliveries might become targets of hostile military action and ... we have to ensure the security of Hungary ... that we are not getting involved in that war," Szijjarto said after meeting Kosovo Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla.

Biden's short-sighted policies strike again! The U.S. merchandise-trade deficit unexpectedly widened in January to an all-time high, reflecting a record value of imports and a drop in shipments overseas. The shortfall grew to $107.6 billion last month from $100.5 billion in December, according to Commerce Department data released Monday. Meanwhile, the US Treasury 10Y yield fell to 1.884%. Meanwhile, the Russian Ruble is getting clobbered. At least Putin hasn’t put himself on Russian currency … yet. Or nyet.

The 400-strong squad of bloodthirsty mercenaries flown in from Africa with orders to kill Volodymyr Zelenskyy are part of a notorious private militia linked to a string of rapes, robberies, murders, and alleged war crimes. The Wagner Group - which is believed to have a hit list of 23 key figures including the Klitschko brothers - is considered by military experts to be at the beck and call of Vladimir Putin, although the Kremlin has repeatedly denied this. The force has already been heavily involved in supplying weapons, experienced special operations personnel, and military training to pro-Russian militias in eastern...

Alexander Soros, the heir apparent to left wing billionaire George Soros’ political and philanthropic mission, has traded selfies with beauties and bros for handshakes and hugs with world leaders. The 36-year-old son of the Democratic mega-donor just attended the Munich Security Conference in Germany, where he joined heads of state occupied with the looming threat of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Soros, who in younger days was snapped partying in the Hamptons — where he had been described as “making out with the babes” at East End hotspots — now fills his social media feed with photos of political heavy hitters....

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HARRISBURG — For more than two years, public health officials have answered Pennsylvanian’s most pressing questions about the coronavirus: Where are tests available? Are masks necessary? Who is eligible to get a vaccine? Who provides this information and how easy it is to find may depend on where you live. Roughly half of the state’s nearly 13 million residents live in a county or city covered by a local health department. The other half — many of them living in rural parts of Pennsylvania — rely solely on the state for a limited number of public health resources and services....

The first step towards recovery is to admit you have a problem. ----------------------- We’re just more than one year into Joe Biden’s presidency, and already on his second foreign policy debacle, as my boss Mollie Hemingway pointed out this weekend. That’s not even close to all the disasters consuming the United States and world as Biden repeatedly retreats to his basement in Delaware. We have an affirmative-action Supreme Court nominee who will join the leftist wing of the court in attacking the U.S. Constitution for likely another 30 years. We have Congress contemplating eye-watering spending while the nation’s economy is...

As Ukrainian civilians take up arms to repel an invading army, as grandfathers and teen-agers and nursing mothers shoulder Kalashnikovs against tanks and attack helicopters, it’s worth remembering that this is Joe Biden’s fault.America had a duty, Biden had the con, he dropped the ball.And the Russian military rolled, as many as 15 divisions of combat troops streaming from three sides into a peaceful country, with warships off the coast and thundering jets overhead, videos of missiles into apartment buildings and elderly women with blood streaming down their faces.That’s what happens when America breaks its promises.Yesterday was Kabul, today is...

Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem2 Thessalonians 2Stand Firm 13 But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits[b] to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. 14 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings[c] we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. 16 May our Lord...

I can not send facebook photo Article stated: The Ukrainian delegation in negotiations put a condition to Russia for the withdrawal of all troops from Ukraine, including from the territory of Donbass and Crimea.

Breaking911 @Breaking911 BREAKING: Russian state-run media RT tells civilians to evacuate Ukrainian capital #Kyiv 11:34 PM · Feb 27, 2022·Twitter for iPhone