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Fauci Has ‘Outlived His Usefulness’: Ben Domenech Says Demand For Masks After Vaccines Is ‘Dangerous’
‘That’s the opposite of the message we ought to be sending’
Johnson & Johnson working on modified vaccines for COVID-19 variants
Johnson & Johnson is working to develop modified versions of its COVID-19 vaccine that may be needed to protect against virus variants, a report said. “We’re working on several next generations of vaccines,” J&J Chief Executive Alex Gorsky said Thursday during an online discussion, according to The Wall Street Journal. Gorsky expressed optimism that its…
Democrats Block GOP Bill to Test Illegal Immigrants for COVID-19
by Catherine Smith
Democrats blocked a bill sponsored by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), which would require the Department of Homeland Security to test all migrants crossing illegally into the country for COVID-19, Breitbart reports.
Republicans put forward a motion to block the previous question on a piece of legislation Tuesday that would allow for the consideration of Miller-Meeks’ legislation, the Requiring Every Alien to Receive a COVID-19 Test (REACT) Act. This bill would mandate that the Homeland Security Department (DHS) test all migrants crossing the border illegally that the DHS releases into the country, Breitbart reported.
According to a news release from Miller-Meeks, as of March 8th, the federal government released 185 migrants into Brownsville, Texas who have tested positive for the coronavirus. The release also said that current law does not require the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or Immigration and Customs Enforcement to test illegal immigrants for coronavirus,” according to the report.
Currently only those who show Covid symptoms are tested and treated before release from custody.
The CBP is reportedly encountering more than 3,000 migrants per day, which is approaching the levels of the 2019 border crisis, according to the report.
Miller-Meeks said on the House floor Tuesday night:
This week, I traveled to El Paso, Texas, to meet with CBP agents and officers. I saw firsthand the crisis they are facing, and I believe it is our job in Congress to address it and assist them. Approximately 50% of agents have tested positive for COVID-19, and very few migrants are being tested. My REACT Act would require that every migrant released from CBP or ICE custody is tested and receives a negative test. Border security and immigration is not an issue that only affects border states, it affects every community across the country. By ensuring that individuals entering the country are negative for COVID-19, we can help keep our communities safe and healthy.
Democrats voted to advance the previous question, or against Miller-Meeks’ bill, with 212 votes in against and 200 votes in favor of the Iowa Republicans’ legislation.
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Catherine Smith reports for American Greatness.
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Judge Dismisses Journalist Lawsuit Against Rod Rosenstein for Allegedly Spying on Her Family
A federal judge this week dismissed investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson’s case against former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who she alleged had illegally spied on her and her family. Attkisson, the former CBS reporter who uncovered the “Fast and Furious” operation, had filed the lawsuit in January 2020 against Rosenstein and several Justice Department (DOJ) officials, claiming that she and her family were targeted by a multi-agency task force that was overseen by Rosenstein. The complaint alleged that the officials conducted “unauthorized and illegal surveillance” on her and her family’s computers and phones from 2011 to 2014. At the time, Attkisson was reporting on a federal drug-trafficking investigation during the Obama administration that was later known as Operation Fast and Furious. The Attkissons alleged that following the broadcast of one of those CBS reports, government officials began to actively probe for government “leakers” who were providing information to Attkisson and CBS. She was seeking compensatory damages for violations of …
Boeing Moon Rocket Passes NASA Test
Engines for Artemis mission, which encountered a setback in January, complete an eight-minute run, paving the way for lunar flight this year.
Dr. Shiva: Why I Fight So Hard for ‘One Person, One Vote’
Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai gained public recognition for his analysis on Michigan election data and his testimony at the Arizona public hearing for the 2020 election. Little do the public know that he was also a U.S. Senate candidate and filed his own election-related lawsuits against the Massachusetts Secretary of State months before the November election. […]
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Teen boy charged with carjacking ride-share driver; leading police on chase from Illinois to Indiana
The 15-year-old boy faces one felony count of aggravated vehicular highjacking for his role in the March 6 incident.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged as one of three people who allegedly carjacked a ride-share driver in Roseland and led police on a chase into Indiana.
The teen faces one felony count of aggravated vehicular highjacking for his role in the March 6 incident, according to Chicago police.
He and two others allegedly carjacked a 44-year-old man at gunpoint in the 300 block of East 95th Street, police said.
Illinois State Police followed the vehicle into Indiana when it crashed and they allegedly saw the 15-year-old riding in the passenger seat, police said.
The teen was arrested Thursday afternoon in Roseland. Police are still searching for the two other people involved.
The teen is scheduled to appear in juvenile court Friday.
Israel reports deaths and cases continuing to fall even as the country unlocks
Around 60% of Israel’s adult population has had their first Covid jab and the country’s R rate is now at 0.68, below the 0.8 threshold which signifies the pandemic is in decline.
Michael Spavor, Canadian Accused of Spying, Stands Trial in China
The trial of Michael Spavor escalates China’s punitive campaign against Canada over the arrest of a top executive of Huawei. A Chinese court on Friday went forward with a trial of a Canadian businessman who has been held in detention for more than two years on charges of spying, in a case that has prompted a global outcry and calls for the United States to intervene.
Facebook to develop a version of Instagram for children under 13
Facebook is developing a version of Instagram for kids under the age of 13 — the latest attempt by the tech giant to get their products into the hands of a new generation. The new offering was announced internally to Facebook employees Thursday, Bloomberg reported. Instagram was acquired by Facebook for $ 1 billion almost…