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Republicans Wake Up to an Electoral Bloodbath

'Lawyer Up': Democrats Declare War on Trump Administration

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Kamala Harris Introduces Senate Resolution Calling ‘Chinese Virus’ Hate Speech

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2020 66 Comments

As the coronavirus crisis continues, millions of Americans are now jobless. In various cities, people who have never needed or wanted public assistance are lining up at food banks. What is Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) concerned about? The racism of the term "Chinese virus."

Wuhan Virus Watch: All the catastrophic predictions about reopening Georgia, Florida, and Texas were spectacularly wrong

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 24, 2020 40 Comments

Today's update will begin with a summation of the predictions about a coronavirus catastrophe following the economic reopening of Georgia, Florida, and Texas: They were spectacularly wrong!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7G7GcOgB_o

The Cuomo Illusion Week at Legal Insurrection

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2020 1 Comment

All the news you may have missed....

https://twitter.com/ewarren/status/1250408560606969856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

In Bid for VP Spot, Elizabeth Warren Drops Medicare for All

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on May 23, 2020 45 Comments

The scramble to the top of the VP heap continued as the Biden camp tested party reaction to Amy Klobuchar. While the chances for a Kamala Harris or a Susan Rice may have increased with Biden's recent "you ain't black" comments, Elizabeth Warren has revisited an issue she never got right as she bids for the VP spot on the Democrat presidential ticket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pvQbs4UULA

New Report Reveals China’s Massive Surveillance Build-Up in Africa

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 23, 2020 12 Comments

China is running a massive surveillance network in Africa, reveals a new report published by the Heritage Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. The intelligence gathering operation was most likely run through State-owned Chinese companies involved in building critical government infrastructure. These firms have built or renovated around 186 top government buildings and 14 sensitive governmental telecommunication networks across the African continent, which include a number of presidential palaces, parliaments, and military installations.

Iranian Refugee Warns America That Universities are Becoming Radicalized

Africana Studies Department at Oberlin College Offers Courses on Marxism

Northwestern Food Fest Cancels Event After Pro-Israel Group Registers

Member of Largest Teachers Union Says They Abandoned Education in Pursuit of Political Power

Columbia to Host Discussion of American Genocide, Colonialism, and Racial Oppression

LGBT Student Group at Florida State U. Requests $58K for Drag Shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd9sHB6WMb0

Report: Judge in Michael Flynn case hires a lawyer… for the Judge

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 23, 2020 114 Comments

Judge Emmet Sullivan has been ordered by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to explain his actions In the Michael Flynn case.

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tries to Blame Trump for Nursing Home Death Scandal Cuomo Caused

Posted by Stacey Matthews on May 23, 2020 27 Comments

On the same day CNN anchor Chris Cuomo hosted his brother Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) for a 25 minute segment in which Q-tip sizes were compared, laughs were shared, and no actual journalism took place, Gov. Cuomo blamed President Trump for the fact that New York nursing homes were forced to accept Wuhan Coronavirus-positive patients.

The Internet Reacts to Joe Biden’s “You Ain’t Black” Remarks

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 23, 2020 31 Comments

Joe Biden has always been the king of gaffes, but on Friday he managed to surprise even seasoned political junkies who have been following this stuff for years. During an interview with ‘Charlamagne Tha God,’ Biden said “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIve50vSeLQ&bpctr=1589762735

Ahmaud Arbery: Video Maker Charged With Felony Murder

Posted by Andrew Branca on May 23, 2020 122 Comments

Hey folks, The man who filmed the attack by Ahmaud Arbery on Travis McMichael, William “Roddy” Bryan, has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) with felony murder predicated on criminal attempted false imprisonment, according to various news reports.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CFVgUmaHpo

Wuhan Virus Watch: Now Fauci says staying closed for too long may cause ‘irreparable damage’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 23, 2020 30 Comments

Today's update begins with a statement from one of the leading voices behind the nationwide lockdown: Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Virtual Reality Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 23, 2020 4 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

U.S. DOJ files Statement of Interest supporting lawsuit challenging Illinois lockdown orders

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 22, 2020 30 Comments

There is mounting litigation against state lockdown orders, in some cases based on constitutional violations, in other situations based on claims the state officials lacked or exceeded statutory or regulatory authority.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fbi-calls-shooting-at-texas-navy-base-an-act-of-terror/#x

FBI: Shooting at Corpus Christi Naval Base is “Terrorism-Related”

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on May 22, 2020 31 Comments

Thursday, Adam Alsahli crashed through a security gate and opened fire at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. He wounded one sailor before security shot and killed him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABM4YeVkCJQ

Pompeo Blasts China: ‘Respect Hong Kong’s High Degree of Autonomy, Democratic Institutions, and Civil Liberties’

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 22, 2020 10 Comments

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out at China over the communist party's attempt to "impose national security legislation on Hong Kong." This legislation would "ban all seditious activities in" Hong Kong.

https://twitter.com/GOPChairwoman/status/1263581714137223168

Michigan AG Wants a ‘Serious Conversation With Ford’ After Trump Removed Mask During Tour

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 22, 2020 80 Comments

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued a veiled threat to the Ford Motor Company after it allowed President Donald Trump to remove his mask while touring the facility.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse attacks Judge Neomi Rao, trying to dirty her up for potential SCOTUS nomination

Posted by William A. Jacobson on May 22, 2020 26 Comments

A three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered Judge Emmet Sullivan to respond to Michael Flynn's Emergency Petition for a Mandate ordering the district court to dismiss the prosecution against Flynn as the government wants, and removing Sullivan from the case. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reacted by singling out and attacking only one of the three judges on the panel, Neomo Rao. Whitehouse tweeted a Politico article about the panel order with this commentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtTfYzrEFII

Amy Klobuchar Reportedly Being Vetted as Possible Biden VP

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 22, 2020 29 Comments

The Joe Biden veepstakes continue. It was recently reported that Kamala Harris was the favorite, and of course Stacey Abrams is still waiting in the wings. Now it looks as though Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is in the running.