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Mike Pompeo Says There’s ‘Enormous Evidence’ That Coronavirus Came From Wuhan Lab
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that “enormous evidence” backs the theory that the novel coronavirus originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. “There’s enormous evidence that that’s where this began,” Pompeo said on ABC News' “This Week.” “We have said from the beginning, this virus originated in Wuhan, China. We took a lot… -
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How to Keep the Free World From Becoming a Suburb of Beijing
Let’s be realistic. No consensus exists on the future of relations between China and the West. Yet, clearly that is changing. Previously, many looked at Beijing as little more than a “checkbook,” an opportunity to make a quick buck and buy cheap stuff. That is quickly becoming the minority view. Even those still anxious to… -
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3 Initiatives Feed Health Care Workers in Fight Against COVID-19
The heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic who forever will be remembered are our health care professionals. Doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other medical professionals are on the front lines of that fight. Generous individuals across America are responding to the sacrifice—long hours and putting themselves at risk of the contagion—of our health care workers… -
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9 Classic Movies You Should Watch During COVID-19 Quarantine
Classic movies stand the test of time, with characters, themes, and even dialogue that could go toe-to-toe with those of any modern flick. Maybe you have some in your Netflix queue, or on a watchlist, maybe even a DVD rack—or if you’re really “old school,” in a cabinet full of VHS tapes. >>> When can… -
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Under This Doctor’s Care, Most COVID-19 Patients Are Recovering. Here’s His Unusual Approach.
One of the biggest hurdles in dealing with a pandemic caused by a completely new virus is grappling with the sheer amount of unknown information. In the case of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, this was particularly difficult because the presentation of each patient seemed so vastly different from the previous case. Furthermore, many patients seemed… -
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The Impact of COVID-19 on America’s Economy
The $2.2 trillion CARES Act stimulus package and historic unemployment rate during the coronavirus pandemic is placing a strain on our economy. Rachel Greszler, research fellow in economics, budget, and entitlements at The Heritage Foundation, joins the podcast to explain the effects of record high unemployment on the economy and how Americans can successfully get… -
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The End of ‘Believe All Women’
Editor’s note: The media’s double standard when it comes to sexual assault allegations is once again in the spotlight. Until very recently, there had been little media attention paid to an accusation of sexual assault against former Vice President Joe Biden. (Biden denies he assaulted Tara Reade, a former aide to Biden.) Just last year,… -
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Unless Health Care Workers Return to Work ASAP, More Hospitals Could Close
COVID-19 hit America like a stroke—sudden, unexpected, and devastating. And like a stroke, the damage can be permanent. However, the sooner we intervene, the greater the chance to return to health. Among America’s first responders, medical professionals and health care workers have been heroes in the early fight against this scourge. They can—and should be—the… -
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Sen. Cruz Seeks to Flip the SCRIPT on Hollywood’s Kowtowing to Chinese Censors
A bill proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, that seeks to dissuade Hollywood studios from submitting their movies to the censorship of the People’s Republic of China seems to strike the right policy balance. It would limit government interference in businesses decisions, but exposes an outrage that most Americans likely are unaware of. The Stopping… -
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5 Keys to Understanding the Tangled Michael Flynn Case
The twists and turns in the prosecution of intelligence expert Michael Flynn have revealed a string of actions by known bad actors in the FBI and prompted President Donald Trump to float the idea of bringing his short-lived national security adviser back into the administration. Here are five keys to understanding the Flynn case and… -
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Coronavirus and the 4 Walls of Worship
“Mommy, are we going to watch Mass today?” That’s what my 3-year-old son unexpectedly asked me on Sunday morning as I set up the laptop in the living room, waiting for Mass to go “live” on our parish’s Facebook page. It dawned on me right then and there that even this little person was adjusting… -
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Why Eco-Warriors’ Bid to Ban Natural Gas Appliances Is Wrongheaded
Could the 80-year-old phrase “Now we’re cooking with gas” soon become a relic of the past? Several cities are studying proposals to restrict the use of natural gas in commercial and residential buildings as a way to combat climate change. In the latest push to ban natural gas appliances in homes, a Sierra Club-commissioned report… -
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Pelosi Touts a Universal Basic Income. Here’s Why It Would Be Bad for America.
Progressives are eager not to let a “crisis go to waste” and are now aggressively pushing some ideas, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, that would be rejected in less desperate times. On April 27, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested that it might be time for America to implement some kind of basic minimum income. “Let’s see… -
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New York Mayor’s Tweet Directed at Jews Betrays Unconstitutional, Un-American Outlook
In a shocking tweet, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio threatened that police would issue summonses or make arrests after abut 2,5000 Hasidic Jews gathered for a funeral service in violation of the city’s social distancing measures. “My message to the Jewish community, and all communities, is this simple: the time for warnings has… -
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Here’s What We Know About a Possible Meat Shortage Amid COVID-19
Warnings of the possibility of coming meat shortages have left many Americans wondering whether we will see the meat and poultry cases in grocery stores just as barren as the toilet paper shelves. The coronavirus has led a number of large meat-processing plants, such as Tyson Foods Inc. and Smithfield Foods Inc., to close plants or… -
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COVID-19 Pandemic Adds to the Urgency of Medicare Reform
While Americans are focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and its damage, the Medicare trustees are warning—once again—of the enormous financial challenges posed by the accelerated spending of the Medicare program. The Medicare trustees’ 255-page report covers the program’s financial condition in 2019, a chronic problem generating annual federal deficits and national debt. That condition is… -
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Is Sweden’s COVID-19 Approach the Right One? What 1 Expert Thinks
The spread of COVID-19 has created a serious public health challenge for governments throughout the world, but several countries have responded differently. The U.S. and many European nations, for instance, have introduced widespread social distancing and “stay at home” orders. South Korea, the country that has shown the most success at reversing the course of… -
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Why Filing Bankruptcy Would Be No Quick Fix for States
Fiscally troubled states are nothing new. In fact, our nation was born during a time of great economic upheaval, in which many of the new states found themselves deeply indebted immediately after the American Revolution. The residents of those states paid a high price—literally and figuratively—for their freedom from King George III. >>> When can… -
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Once Upon a Time in Another America
The Wall Street Journal, which is generally considered conservative when it comes to economic issues, published a front-page story last Monday with this headline: “Coronavirus Means the Era of Big Government Is Back.” Rahm Emanuel, former chief of staff for President Barack Obama and a former mayor of Chicago, is quoted: “The era of Ronald… -
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Trump Loses Sanctuary City Fight With Chicago
The Trump administration cannot withhold grant money from cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, an appeals court ruled Thursday. President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold public safety grants from jurisdictions that don’t cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, otherwise known as “sanctuary cities,” violates the Constitution’s separation of powers provisions, the 7th…