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Republicans Wake Up to an Electoral Bloodbath

'Lawyer Up': Democrats Declare War on Trump Administration

2026 Midterms Results: Democrats Win the House and Senate

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Wuhan Virus Watch: Nevada and Michigan Governors Reverse Decision Banning Chloroquine Treatments

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 02, 2020 56 Comments

In the wake of the FDA permitting the emergency use of the chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19, two governors who had banned such use reveres course.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/another-3-1-million-americans-likely-sought-unemployment-benefits-last-week-11585819800?mod=hp_lead_pos2&mod=article_inline&mod=hp_lead_pos1

Record Setting 6.6 Million Applied for Unemployment Last Week

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 02, 2020 7 Comments

The Labor Department revealed that a record 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment last week. Over 3.3 million applied the previous week. In two weeks in March, almost 10 million filed for unemployment benefits.

Branco Cartoon – Cover-Up

Posted by A.F. Branco on April 02, 2020 8 Comments

Fellow Travelers...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2W1FczOrMY

That look on Jake Tapper’s face when Gov. Newsom insists Trump’s been “responsive to our needs”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on April 01, 2020 43 Comments

I was interviewed by a major media outlet today about my take on media coverage of Trump's handling of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic. Let's see if any of it runs. One point I made is that it is clear that the major media (NYT, WaP0 and the networks other than Fox) frame their coverage and questions so at to seek soundbites that can be used against Trump. It's always a set up, and Trump doesn't fall for it and pushes back, and then we have a dust up.

Coronavirus has caused the majority of Americans to pray

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on April 01, 2020 18 Comments

According to a survey released by Pew Research Center, 55% of people polled have prayed for an end to the Coronavirus pandemic and 57% of respondents reported tuning into Church online.

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

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Tucker Carlson covers Chinese scientific report claiming coronavirus pandemic ‘originated from a laboratory in Wuhan’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 01, 2020 70 Comments

On Tuesday Night, Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson discussed a report claiming that the pandemic Coronaviru may have originated from a Chinese research laboratory in Wuhan.

Rep. Scalise Supports Bill to Rescind $25 Million to Kennedy Center

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 01, 2020 42 Comments

The Kennedy Center decided to lay off staffers and not pay the musicians after April 3rd despite receiving $25 million in the Wuhan coronavirus bill. House Minority Whip Steve Scalise came out in support of a bill to take back the money while slamming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi over her pet projects.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J3vrJNGxQA

Shocker: U.S. Intelligence Says China Under-Reported Cases, Deaths Related to Wuhan Coronavirus

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 01, 2020 74 Comments

I. Am. Shocked. U.S. intelligence says China under-reported cases and deaths related to the Wuhan coronavirus.

https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1241062427942440960

What Happens if Democrats Have to Cancel Their July Convention Due to Coronavirus?

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 01, 2020 50 Comments

The Coronavirus crisis has shut down public life, and bans on large gatherings could extend well beyond the end of April. The 2020 Democratic National Convention is scheduled for July 15th. What happens if it has to be canceled?

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

Wuhan Virus Watch: Drs. Fauci and Birx Dispute Claim U.S. Didn’t Act Quickly

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 01, 2020 48 Comments

As President Donald Trump promised during Monday's Coronavirus Task Force briefing, Tuesday's session would have math, statistics, and charts. The 2-hour briefing offered highly detailed information on the modeling that the federal Task Force is using to make decisions and inform the states. As is often the case, the most crucial portion may have been the media exchange that occurred after the initial presentation.

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

Rioting, Mass-Breakouts in Iranian Prisons as Coronavirus Outbreak Worsens

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 01, 2020 16 Comments

With the worsening of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak in Iran, prisons across the country are witnessing rioting and mass breakouts, Iranian state-run media confirmed. As the official Iranian death toll nears 3,000 and confirmed cases of the virus reach close to 45,000, Iran has become an epicenter of the virus which that first appeared in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The actual extent of the outbreak could be much higher, as suggested by the mass graves dug by the regime and elaborate misinformation campaign.

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DOJ IG Report: “We do not have confidence that the FBI” acted “in compliance with FBI policy” on FISA applications

Posted by William A. Jacobson on March 31, 2020 64 Comments

Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowowitz released a report today on FBI practices in making Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) applications to the FISA court. If the entire country were not focused (understandably) on the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, this would dominating the news.

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

Kennedy Center Lays Off Staff, Will Stop Paying Musicians Despite Receiving $25 Million in Stimulus Bill

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 31, 2020 30 Comments

Can someone explain to me why Congress gave the Kennedy Center $25 million in the Wuhan coronavirus bill? I ask because the Kennedy Center first told musicians the money would not go towards their paychecks. Now the center laid off 20 staffers who helped the National Symphony Orchestra.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBnptZRWY4

GOP Reminds Pelosi Her Impeachment Obsession Distracted From Wuhan Coronavirus Efforts

Posted by Stacey Matthews on March 31, 2020 35 Comments

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) appeared on Jake Tapper's State of the Union program on Sunday to talk about President Trump's efforts at combating the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak so far.

CNN’s Chris Cuomo Tests Positive for COVID-19

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on March 31, 2020 57 Comments

CNN's Chris Cuomo announced Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 saying, "I just hope I didn't give it to the kids and Cristina. That would make me feel worse than this illness!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scH13YZRpIw

Federal Judges Block States From Limiting Abortions During Wuhan Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 31, 2020 35 Comments

***UPDATE: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated the abortion ban in Texas: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay on a ruling from a lower court that had blocked Texas from enforcing the ban. State officials argue the ban is intended to conserve medical supplies for health workers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. But abortion rights advocates say states are using the pandemic as an excuse to block access.

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Wuhan Virus Watch: Woman Who Self-Medicated with Fish Tank Cleaner and Blamed Trump, Donated Big to Democrats

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 31, 2020 39 Comments

Legal Insurrection readers will recall that during a press conference last week, President Donald Trump spoke about studies that showed chloroquine (generic name hydroxychloroquine) treated coronavirus.