Trump says terminating U.S. relationship with World Health Organization over virus

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he is terminating the U.S. relationship with the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus, saying the WHO had essentially become a puppet organization of China. Appearing … Read More

Trump signs executive order threatening social-media companies after Twitter fact-checked his tweets

Trump’s executive order seeks to limit the power of social-media companies to moderate speech on their platforms. Associated Press President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday seeking to crack down on social-media companies over allegations of bias against conservatives. … Read More

The Constitution Isn’t Suspended Because of Coronavirus

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(Pixabay) The city of Newark is cracking down on “coronavirus disinformation,” warning that any “false reporting” — which includes misleading “allegations” on social media — will lead to criminal prosecution. What exactly makes Newark think it has the authority to threaten speech? … Read More

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Plans To Fine Churches That Defied Stay-At-Home Order Rules To Hold Sunday Services

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CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city “will be taking action” to fine churches that violated the statewide stay-at-home order on Sunday, by holding services with more people than allowed by the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions. “Certainly there were some … Read More

‘Constitution above pay grade,’ say offending governors

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Recently, two Michigan police officers visited a mother who had allowed her daughter to play with the child next door in the backyard. The police demanded to know why she was not enforcing the government’s stay at home order. They … Read More

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