RESOLUTE READS 10/16/2020

 

FIVE STORIES PRESIDENT TRUMP DOESN'T WANT YOU TO MISS

Twitter’s Partisan Censors -The Wall Street Journal “The political actions taken Wednesday by Twitter—and to a lesser extent Facebook—went far beyond normal content moderation,” The Wall Street Journal editorial board writes. “Silicon Valley's partisan interference flies in the face of American instincts about democracy, fair play, and the spirit of the First Amendment.” First Lady Melania Trump: ‘My Personal Experience with COVID-19’ -WhiteHouse.gov “It was two weeks ago when I received the diagnosis that so many Americans across our country and the world had already received—I tested positive for COVID-19. To make matters worse, my husband, and our nation’s Commander-in-Chief, received the same news,” First Lady Melania Trump writes.   MORE: “Give focus to our next generation,” the First Lady says The Senate Should Confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, and Quickly -The Hill “The unfortunate vacancy left by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg must be filled in a timely manner to continue the important role of the judiciary. The Constitution is clear—the president has a solemn duty to make a nomination for the Senate’s consideration. President Trump fulfilled his duty by putting forward Barrett, and now the Senate must do its job,” Chase Martin writes.   WATCH: Why Amy Coney Barrett says she answered the call to serve Trump Administration Announces Deal With CVS and Walgreens to Administer Coronavirus Vaccine to Seniors in Long-Term Care -CNBC President Trump just announced “a deal with CVS Health and Walgreens to administer coronavirus vaccines to the elderly and staff in long-term care facilities,” Berkeley Lovelace Jr. writes. “The vaccine will be free and available for residents in all long-term care settings,” including nursing homes and assisted living facilities.   WATCH: Seniors will be first in line for a safe and effective vaccine! Operation Legend: Over 5,000 Arrests Made to Reduce Violent Crimes After a 4-Year Old’s Murder -The Daily Caller “Since the start of the [Justice Department’s Operation Legend] in July there have been over 5,000 arrests including federal offenses, drug charges, and murder charges,” Kimberly Eade reports. Violent crime spiked across major U.S. cities following riots this summer. “Kansas City has a 40 percent increase of homicides compared to last year. President Donald Trump promised to protect cities that have high rates of violent crimes.”