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In a surprise move, Boeing announced Thursday it will move all 787 Dreamliner production from Washington to South Carolina, a state known for its business-friendly environment. Washington Governor Jay Inslee immediately slammed the company for “turning its back” on the state and threatened a review of Washington's “favorable” tax treatment of Boeing. Gee, do you think threatening government hostility is going to dissuade them from moving to escape…wait for it…government hostility? Maybe Gov. Inslee should have focused more on creating a business-friendly environment in Washington, instead of acting like businesses don't have the right to choose where they locate.

Floating armadas assembled across the country in a massive show of support for President Trump on his 74th birthday. From California, to Michigan, on down to Florida, miles of boats of all sizes — from paddle boards to super yachts — moved in formation through lakes and intercostal waterways, as thousands of supporters lined the shores.

Reports from citizen journalists continue to spread on social media that indicate palletted bricks have been strategically placed within known riot locations across the country. These pre-staged stockpiles have been documented in several flashpoint cities including Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Fayetteville, NC. In most cases, the bricks have been placed right along demonstration routes.What organization is behind this effort to effectively arm demonstrators with the steady supply of projectiles being used to spread injury, destruction, and in at least one case, possibly death?One thing's for sure, those responsible for it have access to real money and logistics.

Clips tagged #Swamp READ: Public gets online access to Jeffrey Epstein's prosecution files A new records vault related to the Jeffrey Epstein case has been opened. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg on Thursday announced an online portal filled with documents, videos and audio files concerning the 2006-2008 prosecution of the infamous sex offender. Murkowski to vote 'no' on witnesses, dashing Democrats' hopes of extending trial Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) will vote against a motion to consider to consider subpoenas of new witnesses and documents at President Trump’s impeachment trial, giving Republicans 51 votes to wrap up the trial...

Clips tagged #Swamp Victims allege Ghislaine Maxwell is purposefully evading justice system Lawyers for several women suing Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime friend Ghislaine Maxwell contend that the 58-year-old British socialite has effectively vanished, frustrating their efforts to hold her accountable for her alleged role in the deceased financier’s sex-trafficking operation. Clips tagged #Homefront Wuhan evacuee tries leave California air base halfway through 72 hour coronavirus quarantine A passenger on the US evacuation flight from the coronavirus outbreak epicenter in Wuhan has reportedly tried to leave a California military base less than halfway through a mandatory 72-hour observation period. US border officials...

Clips tagged #Swamp Some GOP senators believe they have the votes to block witnesses It was clear to Senate Republicans on Wednesday after a morning meeting between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that the question of having additional witnesses is settled, and the Senate will vote Friday to wrap up the impeachment trial of President Trump. Rudy Giuliani strikes out at John Bolton: 'He's a backstabber' Rudy Giuliani, personal attorney to President Donald Trump, called former National Security Advisor John Bolton “a backstabber” in a CBS News interview Wednesday. PAINE: FEDS leak explosive details...

Clips tagged #Swamp Lobbyist bought tropical land from Biden’s brother In 2005, Joe Biden’s brother bought an acre of land with excellent ocean views on a remote island in the Caribbean for $150,000. He divided it into three parcels, and the next year a lobbyist close to the Delaware senator bought one of the parcels for what had been the cost of the entire property. Later, the lobbyist gave Biden’s brother a mortgage loan on the remaining parcels. Clips tagged #Homefront Harvard's chemistry chair charged with lying about China contract Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a top Harvard University scientist...

Clips tagged #Swamp MUST WATCH: Pam Bondi lays out case against Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Burisma Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi made the White House’s case to the Senate on Monday afternoon that President Donald Trump had good reason to ask Ukraine to investigate the conflict of interest involving former Vice President Joe Biden; his son Hunter Biden; and the corrupt Ukraine gas company, Burisma. Rep. Elise Stefanik: Democrat impeachment articles are 'unfair, unconstitutional & half-baked' Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said that the Democrat’s impeachment articles are “unfair, unconstitutional, and half-Baked” and laid the blame for the lack of testimony...

Clips tagged #Swamp WHAT? Cindy McCain on Jeffrey Epstein: 'We all knew what he was doing' Appearing earlier in January at an event on human trafficking, Cindy McCain, widow of the late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), said that everyone was aware of deceased pedophile Jeffrey’s Epstein’s alleged sex crimes, and she criticized law enforcement for waiting so long to arrest him. FBI reviewing claims Ilhan Omar married her brother, receives 'trove of documents' from 'concerned party' Two FBI agents held an hours-long meeting in Minnesota in mid-October with a concerned party who handed over a trove of documents regarding Omar’s...

Clips tagged #Swamp MUST SEE TV: Trump legal team obliterates Dem arguments in under two minutes with six key facts Listen to Deputy Counsel Mike Purpura lay out a clear, straightforward rebuttal that is both well ordered and well delivered. Slides accompanying each point were shown on the screen as they were read out, which was a great addition for those not able to listen. SHOCK: Feds plan to move Epstein warden to leadership position at another facility The warden in charge when Jeffrey Epstein ended his life in his jail cell is being moved to a leadership position at...

Clips tagged #Swamp Giuliani: I can't sit by and watch my country be sold out by Joe Biden Rudy Giuliani joins the 'Fox & Friends' live studio audience show to discuss the Trump impeachment trial and his investigation into Joe Biden's 'corruption.' Watch Lindsey Graham say he will oppose subpoena of Hunter Biden Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says he will vote against a motion to subpoena Hunter Biden if a majority of colleagues agree next week that additional witnesses and documents need to be summoned for President Trump’s impeachment trial. Jerry Nadler 'stunned' Susan Collins into writing...

Clips tagged #Swamp Laura Ingraham shows emails tying alleged Ukraine whistleblower to Obama White House meeting on Burisma Fox News host Laura Ingraham reported Wednesday evening that she obtained a chain of State Department emails stemming from a standard request for comment from New York Times journalist Ken Vogel, whose reporting helped generate scrutiny of Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian gas company Burisma. Cyber expert behind report on Saudi Arabia's alleged Bezos hack was paid $4mn to verify Steele dossier One of the experts who spearheaded a forensics report alleging Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hacked Amazon CEO Jeff...

Clips tagged #Swamp Watch: Florida voters dismiss impeachment, mock Schiff & Nadler as 'Abbott & Costello' Voters in the battleground state of Florida are continuing to show their support for President Trump amid the ongoing Senate impeachment trial, with one voter warning that history will remember “this House” and “this speaker” for “the travesty they’ve done to this country.” Appear in Arkansas court, explain, judge orders Hunter Biden Hunter Biden must appear Jan. 29 in a Batesville courtroom and explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt for violating court orders to provide financial information in his Arkansas paternity case....

Clips tagged #Swamp How five members of Joe Biden’s family got rich through his connections Political figures have long used their families to route power and benefits for their own self-enrichment. In my new book , “Profiles in Corruption: Abuse of Power by America’s Progressive Elite,” one particular politician — Joe Biden — emerges as the king of the sweetheart deal, with no less than five family members benefiting from his largesse, favorable access and powerful position for commercial gain. A judge had tough questions for the DA's office at this week's Ed Buck hearing Defense attorneys for Los Angeles...

Clips tagged #Swamp White House legal team slams 'frivolous', 'dangerous' impeachment charade; seeks 'speedy acquittal' President Trump's legal team filed a lengthy legal brief on Monday in which they have asked for a 'speedy acquittal' from the Senate, as they begin impeachment proceedings on two articles advanced by the House after a four-week delay. GOP senators considering 'kill switch' option should impeachment trial spiral out of control Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly is close to finalizing a rule that would allow President Trump's team to move to dismiss the articles of impeachment in the Senate quickly after some evidence...

Clips tagged #Swamp Supreme Court turns away case that could have helped Dems get Mueller grand jury information A court ruling in an obscure case that threw a roadblock before House Democrats' efforts to obtain secret grand jury information from Robert Mueller's report on the Russia investigation will remain in place, as the Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will not hear the case. Daniel Bennett, brother of former Rep. Katie Hill, found dead in Los Angeles The younger brother of former Democratic Rep. Katie Hill has been found dead in his Southern California home. Hill — who resigned from Congress...

Clips tagged #Swamp NSC chief slashing Obama's 'bloated' staff to create efficient, tight-lipped White House operation The White House National Security Council staff is being downsized sharply in a bid to improve efficiency within the policy coordinating body by consolidating positions and cutting staff. A second, unspoken thrust of the overhaul is a hoped-for end to what many critics see as a string of politically damaging, unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information. EXCLUSIVE: Obama's Asst Def Sec, Evelyn Farkas, pictured in Ukraine in Burisma outfit with Atlantic Council We reported in March 2017 that Obama’s Defense Department Official Evelyn Farkas admitted...

Clips tagged #Swamp SPOOKED: Arkansas judge in Hunter Biden paternity case mysteriously recuses himselfThe judge presiding over Hunter Biden's paternity case abruptly recused himself from the case this week. Lunden Alexis Roberts, 28, filed a paternity suit against Biden alleging he is the father of her infant child in May. On Tuesday, Independence … Iranian militia leader leading Iraq U.S. embassy raid listed as Obama White House guestIranian militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of several identified as leading an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday, reportedly visited the White House in 2011 during the presidency of Barack...

Clips tagged #Swamp Tim Scott: Pelosi not taking Trump impeachment battle 'seriously': 'The wacky House process is just a joke'Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., ripped House Democrats for their impeachment process and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for holding on to the articles of impeachment rather than sending them to the Republican-controlled Senate for trial, saying the speaker isn't taking the … Biden says 'I wouldn't testify in Senate impeachment trial if subpoenaed' but forced to clarify positionDuring an interview with the Des Moines Register on Friday, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden stated that if he was subpoenaed...

Clips tagged #Swamp Paul Pelosi Jr. given $180k/yr position with InfoUSA weeks after mom became speaker - with no experienceThe more you look at Paul Pelosi Jr. the more you see another Hunter Biden. Paul Pelosi Jr. – like Hunter Biden, was given no-show jobs for which he wasn’t qualified in an effort to buy influence with his politician … Epstein's 'pimp' Ghislaine Maxwell 'threatened a 15-year-old Swedish girl held hostage on his private island'Jeffrey Epstein's 'pimp' Ghislaine Maxwell threatened a 15-year-old Swedish girl held hostage on his private island when she refused to have sex, according to bombshell claims...