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Nevada among favorites to host GOP convention after Trump threat

After President Donald Trump’s threat to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina, online oddsmakers made Nevada the 9-2 fourth choice among alternate destinations. May 28, 2020 - 2:31 pm   Updated May 28, 2020 - 5:08 pm After President …

Trump mocked for claiming that mail-in voting will ‘end’ the Republican Party: ‘You silly fool’

On Thursday, President Donald Trump proclaimed on Twitter that mail-in voting could “lead to the end of our great Republican Party.” His outburst triggered immediate mockery on social media. Some mimicked the president and responded in all-caps. Fact check …

GOP Operatives Worry Senate Majority at Risk

“Seven GOP operatives not directly associated with the President’s reelection campaign told CNN that Trump’s response to the pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout have significantly damaged his bid for a second term — and that the effects are …

Face masks, mail-in voting and the upcoming GOP primary

Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss the fight over wearing face masks in public, the pros and cons of mail-in …

Sens. Durbin and Duckworth defend House Democrats’ $3 trillion pandemic stimulus package, urge end to Senate GOP ...

“I think we start off by having a commander in chief, a president in the White House who does not stoke those divides, right? We need to set the example as political leaders, as those who are in government, for the support of health care and to believe and …

NBC News slammed for claiming GOP is 'court-packing' instead of filling vacancies

Every week they put up roadblocks, says President Trump at the daily briefing of the White House coronavirus task force. NBC News was criticized on Thursday over a headline that claimed that GOP lawmakers were "court-packing" and not simply …

‘Desperate distraction’: Nancy Pelosi rips Trump’s social media executive order — and blasts Facebook

The Speaker of the House of Representatives blasted President Donald Trump’s executive order regulating social media on Thursday. “Allowing the proliferation of disinformation is extremely dangerous, particularly as our nation faces the deadliest pandemic …

Breaking precedent, White House won’t release formal economic projections this summer that would forecast extent of ...

Budget experts said they were not aware of any previous White House opting against providing forecasts in this “mid-session review” document in any other year since at least the 1970s. Two White House officials confirmed the decision had been made not to …

How to cover Joe Biden's flubs, flaws and failures — without repeating "but her emails"

How should mainstream news reporters cover Joe Biden's frequent flubs and considerable flaws, when Donald Trump's are so much worse? Well, they shouldn't ignore them. But they certainly shouldn't try to equate them with Trump's, either. …

Amid feud with Twitter, Trump to sign executive order on social media Thursday, White House says

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said after Trump threatened to shut down websites he accused of stifling conservative voices. The officials gave no further …

White House Confirms Trump Will Sign Executive Order On Social Media Companies

The White House says US President Donald Trump will sign an Executive Order on social media companies shortly. A spokeswoman, Kayleigh McEnany confirmed this on Wednesday to reporters aboard Air Force One, travelling with the president from Florida to …

President Trump may issue executive order after social media lash out, White House says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, the historically prolific tweeter of political barbs and blasts, threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned …

Republicans take aim at Steve King ahead of GOP primary

For years, he’s been an Iowa conservative kingmaker, his annual pheasant hunts required stops for GOP White House hopefuls. But now, after losing his committee seats following comments about white supremacy, Rep. Steve King is on his own, caught in a five- …

Pelosi has not been tested for coronavirus

“For a while there were a scarcity of tests,” Pelosi told reporters on Thursday when asked if she had ever taken a coronavirus test or an antibodies test. “We didn’t want to be first in line, when so many people who had symptoms and had justifications for …

RNC chairwoman proposes convention safety protocols amid feud with NC governor

Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDanielRonna Romney McDanielBiden will help close out Texas Democrats' virtual convention: report Charlotte newspaper's editorial board urges governor to 'call Trump's bluff' on GOP …

PM News Brief: 260 White Bass, Clean Car Standards & Mitt Romney On George Floyd

Thursday evening, May 28, 2020 UDOT Budget Cuts Could Lead To Reductions In Litter Pickup The Utah Department of Transportation’s budget could shrink by up to $1.5 million next year due to falling tax revenues resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The …

PA House Democrats accuse Republicans of keeping GOP member's positive Covid test from them for a week

While the Republican-led legislature is contemplating how to reopen the state and fighting with the governor over his disaster emergency declaration, they're also fighting with Democrats, who say they didn't know about Lewis' positive test and …

Republican National Committee urges Gov. Cooper to set guidelines to ensure safe GOP convention

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Members of the Republican National Committee wrote a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper, urging him to set safety guidelines so that constituents and attendees may plan to and safely attend the GOP convention set to take place in Charlotte in …

GOP lawyer fights California governor on stay-at-home orders

FILE - In this April 24, 2017, file photo, attorney Harmeet Dhillon speaks during a news conference in San Francisco. The lawyer leading the fight against California's stay-at-home orders has a long history of taking on free speech and civil rights …

Expert Panel to Discuss the Growing Threat from Iran’s Regime

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the U.S. Representative Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI-US) will host an online panel to discuss: • Iran’s regional …

Voip-Pal CEO Emil Malak explains that we are in a Global War with the Coronavirus

In an interview with CEOCFO Magazine, VOIP-PAL CEO and Director Emil Malak discusses the asymptomatic COVID-19, the reopening of states and the airlines Voip-Pal (OTCQB:VPLM) WASHINGTON, DC, US, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEOCFO …

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng Issues Resolution Recognizing National Period Poverty Awareness Week, May 25 – 31, 2020

National Period Poverty Awareness Week is a signature event of the Alliance for Period Supplies—a program of the National Diaper Bank Network. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 in …

WCCR Blasts Hezbollah Leader in Lebanon

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, a group of Finnish peacekeepers operating under the UN mandate for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) were surrounded by angry residents and had to be escorted to safety by …

Presidential Candidate Protests Excessive Force used by the Aurora Police Department to Inform Community of Solutions

Mayor Richard Irvin & Chief of Police Kristen Ziman Turn a Blind Eye to Excessive Force Used by the Aurora Police Department as Activist File Suits and Protest AURORA, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a country …

Farmer Co-ops Urge Withdrawal of Section 199A Proposal to Increase Taxes on Farmers

Farmer cooperatives today called on the Treasury Department and the OMB to withdraw proposed tax rules that would raise taxes on farmers. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Executive Council of the National Council of …

During COVID-19 crisis, US consumers have high expectations of online, traditional retailers

Latest GfK data shows some lessening of demand for hygiene, other protocols – but expectations remain strong NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coronavirus crisis is a time when online and in-person retailers can …

Kelly Hyman: Lawyer, Advocate, and Media Commentator, Shares Her Family History to Shed Light On Mental Health Awareness

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kelly Hyman is a highly driven and passionate attorney who spends much of her time helping to facilitate change in the world for the better. Kelly Hyman uses her fame, her …

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the House and Senate going to conference on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Below are his remarks as delivered and a link to the video:   …

Maryam Rajavi: Qalibaf, regime's new parliament speaker, is an accomplice of Ebrahim Raisi, the Judiciary Chief

Mullahs' parliament is the flipside of, and indispensable to, the Hezbollahi government, Khamenei called for PARIS, FRANCE, May 28, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Terrified of the uprising, Khamenei had purged candidates from the rival factions …

Hoyer Statement on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Draft Statement on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Suspension:  “Earlier this month, the House passed the Heroes Act to fix issues that …

Hoyer Statement on the Floor Schedule

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today regarding the Floor schedule: "At the request of the Speaker of the House, I am withdrawing consideration of the FISA Act. The two-thirds of the …

Iran: Defiant youth target centers of plunder and repression in Tehran and other cities

PARIS, FRANCE, May 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite the clerical regime’s heightened repressive measures and desperate efforts and the launch of a wave of blind arrests in various cities, defiant youths have targeted several centers of …

Former National Political Director of DNC Lands Top Spots in 2 Categories on Amazon Best Seller List

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, May 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior Political Strategist Raul Alvillar secured best seller status in two categories on Amazon for the pre-order of his personal chronicle of his life in politics: POLITICAL …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020

“One Minutes” (5 per side) Suspensions (5 bills) H.R. 6168 – Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2020 (Rep. Luria – Veterans’ Affairs) S. 3414 – Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2020 (Sen. Moran – Veterans’ Affairs) S. 3084 – …

Mental Health Month: A Marketing Campaign to Fuel the Psychiatric Industry

Psychiatric treatment is one of the most lucrative businesses in the world according to IMS Health with global sales reaching $76 billion a year. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since 1949 the month of May …

Forklift Trucks Market 2020 Global Share, Trend And Opportunities Forecast To 2025

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Forklift Trucks -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2025” To Its Research Database PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, May 27, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forklift Trucks Industry …

Hoyer: Facing the Novel Coronavirus, We Begin a Novel, Virtual Congress

Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 100,000 Coronavirus Deaths

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following reports that the United States surpassed 100,000 coronavirus deaths:  “With the 100,000th recorded American death due to COVID-19, our nation marks …

Hoyer Statement on the Killing of George Floyd

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the killing of George Floyd:  “The tragic taking of the lives of so many black men is a legacy of slavery, segregation, and bigotry. It must be stopped, …