'Look, we finally beat medicare'

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off Thursday night in their first debate of the 2024 election. CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash acted as moderators at CNN’s studios in Atlanta. The one-on-one matchup was unique, not only because it pitted a president against his predecessor, but because it had no live audience and the two candidates’ microphones were muted when it wasn’t their time to speak. Trump and Biden also were not allowed to bring any notes or props onto the stage. Both Trump and Biden sought to use the 90-minute debate well ahead of the Nov. 5 election to highlight their respective successes as president and to criticize the other’s policies. Some claims made from the stage were misleading or lacked adequate context. Biden Accuses Trump of Recommending Drinking Bleach Biden opened by claiming Trump said Americans should “drink bleach” to battle COVID-19. In July 2020, the left-leaning PolitiFact found this claim to be “mostly false.”  At the time, Trump spoke at a briefing with William Bryan, then-under secretary for science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security. Bryan talked about a study that found that sun exposure and disinfectants such as bleach could kill the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 when it lingers on surfaces. Trump said at that briefing: “I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning? Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it’d be interesting to check that, so that you’re going to have to use medical doctors with–but it sounds interesting to me.” ‘Everybody’ Supported Overturning Roe v. Wade  When Biden blamed Trump for the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade, in part because he appointed three of the nine justices, Trump asserted that “everybody wanted to get it back to the states.”  In July 2022, shortly after the Supreme Court overturned its 1973 ruling that legalized abortion on demand across America and nationalized the issue, polling found that a majority of Americans opposed overturning Roe.  The high court’s Dobbs decision gave the abortion question back to the people and their state representatives, conservatives argue.  However, it’s not clear that all Americans were aware it was a national issue. Corporate Greed Is the Reason Biden said of inflation on his watch:  “A combination of what I was left with and corporate greed is the reason we’re in this problem right now.” “What I was left with” in part referred to the COVID-19 pandemic, which did economic damage to America, but Biden approved $4.3 trillion in new 10-year borrowing. During his presidency, Trump added $8.4 trillion of new 10-year borrowing, or $4.8 trillion excluding COVID-19 relief.  Rising prices trace back partly to supply-chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Biden’s spending coming out of the pandemic also contributed to inflation. “Corporate greed” doesn’t explain the 20% inflation since January 2021. ‘We Are Not for Late-Term Abortion. Period. Period. Period.’ Biden declared: “We are not for late-term abortion. Period. Period. Period.” If Biden opposes late-term abortion, that would mark a departure from his previous stance.  The president repeatedly has advocated the Women’s Health Protection Act, legislation that specifically states that the right to abortion “shall not be limited or otherwise infringed.”  The bill would allow abortion providers to determine whether a pregnancy is considered “viable,” effectively enabling abortions at any point. The protections that the Women’s Health Protection Act would ensure are essential to the health, safety, and progress of our nation. While it did not pass today, my Administration will not stop fighting to protect access to women’s reproductive care. https://t.co/7UjHLArkZA— President Biden (@POTUS) May 11, 2022 The Women’s Health Protection Act would have allowed abortion after the point of “fetal viability” when a health care provider makes a “good-faith medical judgment” that “continuation of the pregnancy would pose a risk to the pregnant patient’s life or health.” This story is developing and will be updated. Former President Donald Trump makes a point as President Joe Biden listens Thursday night during CNN’s presidential debate in Atlanta. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) The post Fact Check: Claims Made During Biden-Trump Debate appeared first on The Daily Signal.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump finally squared off on Thursday night in the first debate of the 2024 presidential campaign.  CNN hosted the debate, which took place in Atlanta. The network declared that the first presidential debate would take place without a live audience, but would include two commercial breaks—the first presidential debate in history to have ads.  CNN also granted the debate moderators a new power: the ability to mute either candidate at will.  Many of these choices drew ire from critics, but the network’s choice for the debate’s two moderators probably drew the most backlash. Moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash have consistently expressed open disdain for Trump, accusing Trump of crimes ranging from Russian collusion and corruption to channeling Adolf Hitler and not “trusting the science” during COVID-19. Tapper has made a point of refusing to show widely covered Trump rallies and speeches on CNN, explaining that Trump was too “mean” to air clips of him with audio.  Here are some of the major highlights from Thursday’s debate. Medicare for Illegal Aliens? When discussing his economic record, Biden appeared to lose his way, pausing for several seconds, stuttering, and leading to a claim that he “beat Medicare.” “… Making sure we make every single solitary person eligible for what I’ve been able to do with COVID, excuse me, with umm, dealing with everything we had to deal with. Look, we finally beat Medicare.” Trump responded: “Well, he’s right. He did beat Medicare. He beat it to death.” ?Great debate moment?Biden: "We finally beat Medicare."Trump: "He's right, he did beat Medicare. He beat it to death." pic.twitter.com/oCFGijp6nz— Tyler O'Neil (@Tyler2ONeil) June 28, 2024 Trump then claimed that a large number of illegal immigrants were allowed onto Medicare and Social Security. At the southern border, illegal immigrants who are taken into Customs and Border Protection or Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody are given medical treatment, shelter, and meals. The ICE Health Service Corps’ current policy is to reimburse those providing those services “at Medicare rates.” While illegal immigrants are usually not eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, noncitizen parents with citizen children are eligible for Medicaid. Trump further suggested that Biden would destroy Social Security by overloading it with the cost of illegal immigrants added to the rolls. Biden announced a plan this week to provide some illegal immigrants with work permits and Social Security numbers, which would increase the spending burden on the struggling federal program. Abortion As Trump and Biden discussed the topic of abortion, Biden appeared to equate the deaths of American women at the hands of illegal immigrants to purported efforts to stop women who are attempting to cross state lines to get abortions.  “There’s so many young women who have been, including the young woman who just was murdered, and he went to the funeral, and the idea that she was murdered by an immigrant, they talk about that, but here’s the deal, there’s a lot of young women who are being raped by their in-laws, by their spouses, brothers and sisters. It’s just ridiculous … and they try to arrest them when they cross state lines,” Biden said.  President Biden, discussing abortion, appears to equate the brutal murders of girls by illegal aliens to stopping girls from trying to get abortions: "There's so many young women who have been, including the young woman who just was murdered, and he went to the funeral, and the… pic.twitter.com/oUFm8rT0bY— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) June 28, 2024 Biden emphasized that his party supports the restrictions on abortion imposed by Roe v. Wade.  Trump argued that Biden and Democrats support allowing babies to die after they have been born alive, pointing to former Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s comments on infanticide.  Biden, angered by Trump’s remarks, emphatically argued that Roe v. Wade does not allow for late-term abortion.  “We are not for late-term abortion. Period. Period. Period,” he said.  “Under Roe v. Wade, you have late-term abortion,” Trump said, pushing back. “You can do whatever you want, depending on the state. We don’t think that’s a good thing. We think it’s a radical thing. Democrats are the radicals, not the Republicans.” President Biden, angered by Trump highlighting infanticide, breaks from Dems on abortion: "We are not for late term abortion. Period. Period. Period." Trump: "Under Roe v. Wade, you have late term abortion. You can do whatever you want, depending on the state. We don't think… pic.twitter.com/tmPRkPK1Sd— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) June 28, 2024 This is a breaking news post. Please check back for updates. The post Trump vs. Biden: Highlights From the First Presidential Debate appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A shelter cat didn't know how to open up, hiding away, until she joined the staff in the office and totally blossomed. CocoLollypop FarmCoco, the cat, was brought to Lollypop Farm last month, hoping for a chance at a better life. "Her previous caretaker had a change in their living situation and could no longer care for her," Lollypop Farm shared with Love Meow.Coco was very nervous and shy upon arrival, avoiding eye contact and hiding from everyone. "She kept her head down low in the safety of the blankets in her carrier."She stayed out of sight all day, rarely making a sound, with only her face peeking out from the cubbyhole. She kept her head down when she first arrivedLollypop FarmDespite being wary and overwhelmed by the shelter environment, Coco remained sweet and gentle and didn't have a mean bone in her body. "She would spend her days like that but would allow our staff and volunteers to give her loving pets."They hoped that, with time, Coco would warm up to people, but she continued to keep to herself. She was shy, nervous, and overwhelmedLollypop Farm"She didn't seem to be opening up and even began showing signs of depression like not eating her food."Noticing her gradual decline, staff decided to take action to lift her spirits. "In an effort to make her more comfortable, she was moved to one of the Lollypop Farm's administrative offices where she would have a quieter space with fewer people and other cats around." Lollypop FarmCoco was a bit apprehensive at first, but slowly, she mustered the courage to come out of her carrier. She curiously inspected the office, sniffing around every desk and computer, and discovered where the staff sat."She even began seeking out attention from the humans who shared the office space with her." Staff moved her to an office so she could have a quieter and more comfortable spaceLollypop FarmSeeing the staff sitting in their chairs, Coco decided to venture into a lap for some extra snuggles. She nestled onto a staff member, revealing her fluffy belly and basking in the pampering."After realizing the humans only wanted to give her love and attention, she became a lap cat." She quickly became a lap catLollypop Farm"We always knew that Coco had a sweet personality, but we weren't aware of how affectionate and loving she was until she came out of her shell in the comfort of the office she was moved to."With newfound confidence, Coco began "helping" around the office by keeping the paperwork warm with her fluffy belly, supervising the staff, and filling the space with her soothing purrs. She started "helping" around the officeLollypop FarmAs she claimed every inch of the office, her playful personality emerged. In perfect Coco fashion, she jumped into a tub of toys and thoroughly inspected them with the highest level of quality control.She blossomed into her true self and became a social butterfly. No longer hiding away, she eagerly awaited the staff's affection. She thoroughly inspected all the new dog toysLollypop FarmTwo days ago, the communications team shared a post about Coco turning a corner, featuring a video of her exploring the office and approaching the camera person for attention. Coco came out of her shell and blossomedLollypop Farm"One of our very own volunteers saw the video and came in that same day to meet her. He had just lost his beloved cat and felt as if he and Coco could help each other begin to feel better." Lollypop FarmThat day, Coco left the shelter, embarked on a new journey with the volunteer, and never looked back.She is enjoying her new life in her loving home filled with cuddles and plenty of space to climb and survey her domain. Lollypop FarmShare this story with your friends. More on Lollypop Farm on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Community Brought Stray Cat Inside from Harsh Weather and Never Stopped Looking for His Best Friend

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Just before noon on Debate Day, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer worried out loud about how Donald Trump may "go after Biden's family." That's how they describe raising the topic of Hunter Biden's international influence-peddling, with the millions in foreign money being distributed around many members of the Biden family. Republican analyst Scott Jennings suggested that's not a "mover" for voters. Democrat analyst Ashley Allison said raising Hunter makes Joe sympathetic, but it will be great to tag Trump as a "convicted felon."  Nobody has any shame that Democrats can play the "felon" card with Trump, but it's a mistake for Trump to throw the "felon" card back in Biden's face.   Shameless CNN pre-spin: BIDEN PREPARED FOR TRUMP TO ATTACK HIS FAMILY Blitzer's questions on the Convicted Felon spin are as tilted as the Democrat commentator. Trump going after Hunter? Bad. Joe going after Trump? "Oh, absolutely." pic.twitter.com/47r2eNhBV2 — Tim Graham (@TimJGraham) June 27, 2024 WOLF BLITZER: Do you think it's smart as there's been a lot of speculation that Trump may go after Biden's family, especially his son Hunter Biden during the course of the debate tonight? SCOTT JENNINGS: I don't -- BLITZER: Is that smart, do you think? JENNINGS: I don't think it's a mover for voters. But if part of your tactic was to try to rile your opponent, get him off his game, get Joe Biden in an emotional state, I could see that. I mean, it could be a retort to when Joe Biden goes after him, you know, on his own legal issues. He could come back at him on Hunter. I think the best ground to fight on for Trump is obviously the economy, inflation, and immigration. So, when given the choice, I think most Republicans would rather see him retreat to that ground all night long. If he does, he's going to have a good night. Blitzer then asked about "all of the criminal charges" and "convictions," a perfect Biden set-up:  BLITZER: Is it smart for Biden to go after Trump on the issue of all of the criminal charges that -- and the convictions? ASHLEY ALLISON: Oh, absolutely. I mean, that's the fact that he has committed a crime and a jury of his peers have found him guilty. And it needs -- the American people need to constantly be reminded of that. I agree. I don't think that Hunter Biden, if Donald Trump goes after Joe Biden is going to move voters. But that would give a spark in the current president to say, wait a minute, don't talk about my son. And every time he's on an opportunity to reflect on his relationship with his son, it does move Americans. It's something that people can relate to. No one should ever conclude Joe Biden enabled Hunter Biden's spiraling misbehavior by helping him earn the millions he squandered. CNN wouldn't allow that narrative. 

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