Author: Freedom Watch
Freedom Watch TV September 20, 2019
American Jews may wish booting Netanyahu will fix Israel’s problems. It won’t. – The Washington Post By Mairav Zonszein Washington Post September 20, 2019 Although Benjamin Netanyahu lost Tuesday’s election, it’s too early to tell whether he will be cast out of Israeli politics after a record 10 straight years as prime minister. Israel’s do-over election resulted in a deadlock between Netanyahu’s Likud and the anti-Netanyahu Likud spinoff Blue and White party, led by former military chief of staff Benny Gantz, who looks increasingly likely to be Israel’s next prime minister. The fact that Netanyahu failed to secure…
Christopher Ruddy to Newsmax TV: Trump Won’t Play Iran’s Game By Eric Mack Newsmax September 20, 2019 The maximum economic pressure campaign is working against Iran, which is now trying desperately to draw President Donald Trump into an escalation he just will not give in to, according to Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy on Thursday. “Obviously, I think the sanctions are working, that’s why they keep acting out,” Ruddy told Newsmax TV’s “Newsmax Now.” “I think they would like to have a larger escalation, and I think the president’s saying, ‘Hey, I’m not going to necessarily play your game…
Rep. Meadows on upcoming IG report: ‘James Comey’s problems are just now starting’ By Joshua Nelson Fox News September 19, 2019 North Carolina Republican Rep. Mark Meadows says it is time to hold former FBI Director James Comey accountable. Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., told “America’s Newsroom” on Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey needs to be held accountable for his previous “inconsistencies” and “lack of candor and transparency” with President Trump. “James Comey’s problems are just now starting,” Meadows said when addressing the upcoming release of Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report on the FBI’s alleged…
House asked to probe Omar’s funding of paramour – WND By WND Staff WND September 19, 2019 Judicial Watch is asking the House to probe Ilhan Omar’s use of campaign funds for paramour Tim Mynett as well as allegations of marriage, immigration, tax and identity fraud. Judicial Watch points to mounting evidence that Omar married her brother in an immigration scheme and perjured herself as many as eight times in statements to obtain a divorce. In a hand-delivered a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Office of Congressional Ethics, Judicial Watch says Mynett received nearly $230,000 from…
Sean Hannity: DOJ watchdog Horowitz ‘just getting started’ on probe of ‘Jim Comey, Super Patriot’ By Victor Garcia Fox News September 19, 2019 Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz is “just getting started” in his probe of the origins of the Russia investigation, so former FBI Director James Comey is a long way from being in the clear, Sean Hannity said Wednesday. Horowitz was on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, telling lawmakers his investigators will “assess” new Republican allegations of “inconsistencies” in Comey’s congressional testimony, the Fox News host reported on “Hannity.” Continue Reading…..
Iran warns of ‘all-out war’ if US retaliates in wake of Saudi oil facility bombings By Greg Norman Fox News September 19, 2019 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. and its regional allies are in agreement that Tehran is responsible; Rich Edson reports from the State Department. Iran warned Thursday that an “all-out war” could break out if any country attacks it following weekend bombings of Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities that the U.S. believes Tehran orchestrated. Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s stark message to CNN comes a day after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted…
Morning Update: Mandatory Gun Buy Backs, Election 2020 and More By Scott Rasmussen September 19, 2019 Good morning, Fifty-one percent (51%) of voters at least somewhat favor a mandatory buyback of all semi-automatic weapons. A ScottRasmussen.com nation survey found that 36% are opposed and 13% not sure. Seventy percent of Democrats favor the idea while 53% of Republicans are opposed. Independent voters are evenly divided—43% favor and 40% opposed. However, if such a law was passed, just 24% of all voters think it is even somewhat likely that most owners of those weapons would actually turn their weapons…
Justice Dept. IG referred James Comey for criminal prosecution By Jeff Mordock The Washington Times September 18, 2019 Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz said Wednesday that he referred former FBI Director James Comey for criminal prosecution earlier this year after concluding he leaked sensitive materials to a friend. “We are required by the [Inspector General] Act to send information that we’ve identified that could plausibly be criminal to the Department of Justice,” said Mr. Horowitz, confirming what amounted to a criminal referral. Continue Reading…..
Trump orders Mnuchin to ‘substantially increase’ sanctions on Iran By Amanda Macias,Jacob Pramuk CNBC September 18, 2019 President Donald Trump said Wednesday he ordered the Treasury Department to “substantially increase” sanctions on Iran. Trump’s announcement follows strikes Saturday on the world’s largest crude-processing plant and oil field in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. accused Iran of carrying out the attacks. It was not immediately clear what steps the president directed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to take. The Treasury Department, White House and State Department did not immediately respond to CNBC’s requests to comment. Continue Reading…..