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July 26, 2019

CBP Official Says HIV-Positive Status Justifies Family Separation

The chief of law enforcement at the Customs and Border Protection agency said on Thursday an adult’s HIV-positive status is justification for separating them from their children.

“If a mother or father has a HIV-positive status, is that enough to justify separation from their child?” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MA) asked the CBP’s Brian Hastings at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on family separation on Thursday morning.

“It is. It’s a communicable disease under the guidance,” Hastings replied.

Raskin then asked for clarification, noting that HIV is not spread through “ordinary contact.”

“That’s the guidance that we follow,”
Hastings said.



More:
https://splinternews.com/cbp-official-says-hiv-positive-status-justifies-family-1836717493

July 26, 2019

Fox News: CLINTONS EAT ORPHANS!

Fox News: CLINTONS EAT ORPHANS!

<FLASHING RED ALERT!>
Chyron: DID THIS NAZI ERA FREEZER FULL OF ORPHAN MEAT ONCE BELONG TO GEORGE SOROS?
<MORE RED FLASHING. ALSO SIRENS>


America: Very disappointed Mueller wasn't dressed in a G-string slaying lions with a chain-gun during the testimony. I really wanted some lions. Also a chain gun that shoots killer bees.

Well, at least he confirmed the Clintons eat babies.


for breakfast:
https://twitter.com/Stonekettle/status/1154477486513651712

July 25, 2019

Looks like someone pranked Trump bigly at his Turning Point USA appearance

Of course, Donald Trump reliably made himself look foolish yesterday when he boldly declared his kingship in front of a bunch of teenagers at the Turning Point USA student summit.

But it looks like some brave patriot managed to make him look even more un-American than he already was.

The “presidential” seal Trump stood in front of during his speech did look a bit hinky, come to think of it. And now The Washington Post has the inside scoop:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/

?1564018821

The image almost resembles the official seal of the president; but a closer examination reveals alterations that seem to poke fun at the president’s golfing penchant and accusations that he has ties to Russia.

The eagle has two heads instead of one — a symbol historically tied to empire and dominance. It closely resembles the bird on the Russian coat of arms, and also appears on the flags of Serbia, Albania and Montenegro. Its left talons, rather than clasping 13 arrows, appear to clutch a set of golf clubs.




MORE:
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/7/24/1874237/-Looks-like-someone-pranked-Trump-at-his-Turning-Point-USA-appearance?utm_campaign=trending
https://twitter.com/kylegriffin1/status/1154368198424387584
https://twitter.com/jxhn/status/1154369510159409152
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/7/24/1874237/-Looks-like-someone-pranked-Trump-at-his-Turning-Point-USA-appearance?utm_campaign=trending
July 25, 2019

Stephen King: Here's the takeaway, simply put:

Trump asked the Russians to help him get elected. They did. Now he owes them.

https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/1154139954353758219
July 24, 2019

Thank You Robert Mueller!

A key moment at the end of the #MuellerHearing

Schiff: “I gather you believe knowingly accepting foreign assistance during a presidential campaign is an unethical thing to do.”

Mueller: “And a crime in given circumstances."

Schiff: "...also unpatriotic."

Mueller: "True."



VIDEO:
https://twitter.com/joshscampbell/status/1154113310473588736
https://twitter.com/RepAdamSchiff/status/1154095914258243591
July 24, 2019

Rep Adam Schiff - here's what Mueller said:

Here’s what Mueller said:

➡️ Russia interfered in our election to help Trump.

➡️ Russians made numerous contacts with the campaign.

➡️ Campaign welcomed their help.

➡️ No one reported these contacts or interference to FBI.

➡️ They lied to cover it up.



https://twitter.com/RepAdamSchiff/status/1154095914258243591

July 24, 2019

The smoking gun moment of the hearings: MUELLER: "Yes." & Yes."

SCHIFF: “Trump and his campaign welcomed and encouraged Russian interference?”

MUELLER: “Yes.”

SCHIFF: “And then Trump and his campaign lied about it to cover it up?”

MUELLER: “Yes.”



https://twitter.com/PodSaveAmerica/status/1154084957590921216


https://twitter.com/RepAdamSchiff/status/1154095914258243591

July 24, 2019

Local Puerto Rican Media Reporting That Ricardo Rossello Resignation Is Imminent

In a dramatic shift to the biggest political crisis in the history of Puerto Rico, several media outlets on the island are reporting that governor Ricardo Rosselló’s resignation is imminent and could happen as soon as Wednesday.

Puerto Rico’s El Nuevo Día reported on Tuesday night that several sources have confirmed that the embattled governor will announce his resignation in the next couple of hours. Noticentro has also reported that the resignation will happen on Wednesday.

The ENDi noted that Rosselló has recorded a farewell message that will be broadcast before noon on Wednesday. The article noted that Secretary of Justice, Wanda Vázquez would be the new governor since the Secretary of State position is absent.

On Telemundo Puerto Rico on Tuesday night, host Jay Fonseca also reported around 10:50 pm ET that a source close to the situation said that Rosselló will resign tomorrow, but that other sources are denying this.


MORE:
https://www.latinorebels.com/2019/07/23/rosselloresignationimminent/?fbclid=IwAR1Q68j8UziJ3YeXosEjMUkRoSGivPzW0Mdsayu4s9ET8ybO5dvujlWx04Q
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/puerto-rico-gov-ricardo-rossello-resign-source

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