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Trump Grounds All Boeing 737 Flights, Along With Other Countries

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On Wednesday, President Trump announced that the United States will ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 planes in the United States, joining the European Union, India, and China, among others, which have suspended flights by the airplane after the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 on Sunday that killed 157 people. Trump stated, “Those planes are grounded effective immediately. Safety is our paramount concern.” . . .

Last October, a Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight was lost over the Java Sea, killing 189 people. After that incident, the FAA sent out an emergency airworthiness directive to carriers and pilots in training on the 737 MAX 8 “to disengage the aircraft’s automated controls if there are anomalies.”

As The Daily Wire reported on Tuesday, the European Union and India announced they were banning the Boeing 737 Max from flying over their airspace, according to the BBC. The United Kingdom and China had banned the airplane already; the FAA in the U.S. had said the plane was airworthy, although Southwest Airlines, which operates 34 Boeing 737 Max airplanes, the most of any in America, said passengers booked on any flight with that airplane will be permitted to change their reservations. American Airlines, which operates 24 of the planes, stated its “standard policies for changes still apply.”

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation said the 737 would be grounded “immediately,” adding, “These planes will be grounded till appropriate modifications and safety measures are undertaken to ensure their safe operations.” The EU Aviation Safety Agency stated the flights would be banned “as a precautionary measure.” It also stated, “The accident investigation is currently ongoing, and it is too early to draw any conclusions as to the cause of the accident.” . . .

Boeing has described the 737 series, which includes the 737 Max 7, 737 Max 8, 737 Max9, and 737 Max 10. Each new edition features more seats, as the “most popular jet aircraft of all time.” The 737 Max 8 typically contains between 162-178 seats, with a maximum of 210. It has a range of 6,570 kilometers, or roughly 4082 miles. It is almost 130 feet long and has a wingspan of almost 118 feet. As with the other aforementioned planes, its engine is a LEAP-1B from CFM International. (Read more from “Trump Grounds All Boeing 737 Flights, Along With Other Countries” HERE)

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Critics Used This Photo to Try and Prove the Trumps Were in an Unhappy Marriage…but They Missed the Context

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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Alabama last week in the wake of a series of deadly tornadoes. They toured the devastation and offered what comfort they could to those affected. The natural disaster killed 23 people and destroyed homes for miles. Per usual, however, the media misinterpreted some photos that were produced from the trip.

In one particular picture, the president and Mrs. Trump are looking at something on the ground with pained faces. So, author Molly Jong-Fast, who contributes to The Bulwark, amused herself by joking that the two are in “martial bliss.”

That’s when Donald Trump Jr. reminded the critics that of course they look glum. They are touring a storm-ravaged community. In the supposed “martial bliss” photo that Jong-Fast mocked, they are paying respects at a gravesite.

The Trumps’ trip to Alabama also resurrected another “scandal” that some folks have found reason to peddle. The ladies of “The View” spent some time on Monday analyzing the “fake Melania” conspiracy in which theorists suggest that wasn’t really the first lady by Trump’s side this weekend.

(Read more from “Critics Used This Photo to Try and Prove the Trumps Were in an Unhappy Marriage…but They Missed the Context” HERE)

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Trump Slams ‘Anti-Israel’ Democratic Party

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President Trump spoke to reporters Friday before departing for Alabama and was asked about the “sham” resolution that was passed Thursday to protect Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and the Democratic Party’s increasing anti-Semitism.

“I thought yesterday’s vote by the House was disgraceful. Because the Democrats have become an anti-Israel party. They’ve become an anti-Jewish party,” the president said.

The president is headed to Alabama to survey the damage after devastating tornadoes hit the state, resulting in 23 deaths and injuries to dozens more. Some 36 tornadoes touched down in Alabama last weekend, wreaking havoc across the state. The president has instructed FEMA to devote substantial resources towards recovery efforts. (For more from the author of “Trump Slams ‘Anti-Israel’ Democratic Party” please click HERE)

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According to This Fox Host, Trump Has Lost His Way: ‘Never Forget Who Your Friends Are’

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One of Donald Trump’s most vociferous champions has turned on the president, accusing him of cosying up to corporate CEOs who are trying to “destroy him and his policies.”

Fox Business host Lou Dobbs was critical of the meeting Trump held on Wednesday with the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board, comprising of business big hitters like Apple chief Tim Cook and the head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Tom Donohue.

The board is chaired by Trump’s daughter Ivanka and commerce secretary Wilbur Ross and is focused on issues like lowering unemployment and preparing for the shift toward automation and artificial intelligence in the workplace. . .

“In what should have been a reminder to the president’s counselors that in politics as in life it is important to never forget who your friends are,” Dobbs said.

“If this White House thinks that listening to the beguiling prattle of Tim Cook, Tom Donohue,.. is helpful to this president, then the battle of the forgotten man and woman in this country will be decided by the very establishment that the president ran against.” (Read more from “According to This Fox Host, Trump Has Lost His Way: ‘Never Forget Who Your Friends Are'” HERE)

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LGBTQ Activists Enraged Trump Served Chick-Fil-A to Football Champions

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Universities may be banning Chick-fil-A, but President Trump’s White House has not, and that’s just way too triggering for some LGBTQ activists.

Earlier this week, the president served another round of fast food to college football champions, only this time, instead of McDonald’s and Wendy’s, the players were served Chick-fil-A, sparking anger from prominent LGBTQ publications.

“For the second time this year, Donald Trump has invited an athletic team to the White House and boasted about serving them fast food,” wrote Tracy Gilchrist at The Advocate. “But this time, chicken sandwiches from the virulently anti-LGBTQ company Chick-fil-A were arranged on silver platters for champions on the North Dakota State Bison football team Monday.”

Trump reportedly said that the athletes requested Chick-fil-A. “We could’ve had chefs, we could have, but we had fast food — because I know you people,” Trump told the athletes. “Chick-fil-A, they say? Chick-fil-A.” . . .

“For the second time in his presidency, Donald Trump has served fast food to an athletic team to ‘celebrate’ their victory,” wrote [Bill] Browning. “This time, the President who has attacked the LGBTQ community the most served up Chick-fil-A, a company known for opposing LGBTQ rights.” (Read more from “LGBTQ Activists Enraged Trump Served Chick-Fil-A to Football Champions” HERE)

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Rep. Claims She’ll File Articles of Impeachment Against Trump Within Weeks

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Speaking to reporters from her congressional office, Tlaib exclaimed, “We saw record turnout in an election year, where people wanted to elect a jury that would begin the impeachment proceedings to (sic) Donald Trump,” The Hill reported.

“We want to work on these economic issues, racial injustice issues and everything. But guess what? There is a wall there, and a constitutional crisis that is not going to [let us] do our jobs as American Congress members to push a lot of these agendas forward.”

Referring to her fellow freshman Democrats, Tlaib continued, “This is the largest class since Watergate. This a class — a diverse class — that comes…with a sense of urgency to act. To act to hold corporations accountable; to act in holding President Trump accountable; to act to really try to see real reforms even within our congressional process. This is an emergency for all of us.”

According to WXYZ-TV, Tlaib added, “Later on this month, I will be joining folks and advocates across the country to file the impeachment resolution to start the impeachment proceedings.” . . .

“Remember, this is setting a precedent. If we don’t hold impeachment proceedings today, start them today and hold him accountable to following the United States Constitution — think about that, this is not going to be the last CEO that runs for president of the United States,” she said at her news conference.

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Trump Fulfills Terminally Ill Man’s Dying Wish

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President Trump and Eric Trump fulfilled a terminally ill Connecticut man’s dying wish with a phone call on Tuesday evening — and all it took was a little help from the man’s sister, an elected Democrat.

44-year-old Jay Barrett, of West Haven, who has cystic fibrosis, left a hospital to begin palliative care at his sister’s home last weekend and asked for some sort of contact with the president before he dies.

His sister, West Haven City Councilwoman Bridgette Hoskie, who describes herself as “100 percent Democrat,” went on social media to help make it happen. Friends and other supporters sent emails to the White House and its online petition system.

The efforts paid off Tuesday night when Barrett received a call from Trump late Tuesday. According to Barrett, Hoskie handed him a phone and he heard an understated greeting: “I’m the secretary for the president of the United States. Do you have time to talk to him?” . . .

“Alright Jay, You look handsome to me. I just saw a picture of you.” Trump began, in a video of the call posted to YouTube. (Read more from “Trump Fulfills Terminally Ill Man’s Dying Wish” HERE)

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McConnell Drops a Major Bombshell About Trump’s National Emergency Declaration

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday said it’s likely the Senate will pass a resolution blocking President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration for his border wall. The silver lining, for those who agree with Trump’s declaration, is the Senate may not have enough votes to override a veto, should Trump go that route.

“What is clear in the Senate is there will be enough votes to pass the resolution of disapproval, which will then be vetoed by the president,” McConnell told reporters in Kentucky. “Then, in all likelihood, the veto will be upheld in the House.”

McConnell said he’s not happy with Trump deciding to “take this path” by declaring a national emergency. It puts the Republicans in Congress in bind. They don’t want to break away from Trump on border security but they also worry about precedent it sets, especially when a Democrat takes the White House. . .

McConnell’s remarks come after Sunday’s revelation that Sen. Rand Paul, also from Kentucky, would vote with Democrats and a handful of Republicans. Other Republicans voting in favor of the resolution include Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Thom Tillis (NC).

A few Senators, like Cory Gardner (R-CO), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mitt Romney (R-UT), have yet to say how they’ll vote on the resolution. (Read more from “McConnell Drops a Major Bombshell About Trump’s National Emergency Declaration” HERE)

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CNN Analyst Compares Trump’s Call to Reclaim American Heritage to Hitler. But Look Who Said It First.

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President Donald Trump, during a two-hour speech at CPAC Saturday, called for Americans to reclaim their national heritage.

“The men and women here today are on the front lines of protecting America’s interests, defending America’s value, and reclaiming our nation’s priceless heritage,” Trump said. “Right now we have people in Congress that hate our country, and you know that and we can name every one of them if they want. They hate our country.”

After the speech CNN analyst Samantha Vinograd took exception with Trump’s call to action.

Vinograd, who also works as a senior adviser at the University of Delaware’s Biden Institute and formerly served in the Obama administration on the National Security Council, compared Trump’s words to the ideals of Adolf Hitler. . .

During a speech at the 2011 Florida Democratic Party Convention, [Joe] Biden declared: “It’s time to fight back! It’s time to reclaim our heritage! It’s time — and we are ready!”

(Read more from “CNN Analyst Compares Trump’s Call to Reclaim American Heritage to Hitler. But Look Who Said It First.” HERE)

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Dems Continue Their Assault on the Trump Administration by Launching Another Probe

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Democrats are desperate to take down President Donald Trump. The Russia probe has proven to be ineffective and, quite frankly, a waste of time and taxpayer money. They didn’t find what they wanted so now they’re launching another probe.

During an interview with ABC’s “This Week,” House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) said the Committee plans to request documents from more than 60 people at the White House and Trump Organization. The reason? They want to “protect the rule of law,” USA Today reported. . .

“The White House seems to have used its power for personal enrichment in violation of the emoluments clause of the Constitution,” Nadler said. “We don’t have the facts yet, but we’re going to initiate proper investigations. Before you impeach somebody, you have to persuade the American public that it ought to happen.”

The Committee is especially interested in hearing from Donald Trump Jr. and Adam Weisselberg, the chief financial officer for the Trump Organization, and plans to release the full list of names on Monday.

Trump took to Twitter to remind the public that the probe is nothing more than a “witch hunt.”

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