September 2019 - The Michigan Star

Revealed: Key Whistleblower Requirement Was Removed, Allowing IC Complaints Based on Hearsay

September 30, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Akey requirement for whistleblowers to lodge a “Disclosure of Urgent Concern” complaint was secretly eliminated at some point in the past year to allow submissions of second-hand material, it has been revealed. This allowed the August submission of an error-ridden whistleblower complaint against President Donald Trump to proceed, as the whistleblower—who is believed to be a member of the intelligence committee assigned to the National Security Counsel—has admitted to having no direct knowledge of wrongdoing on the part of the president.

Commentary: To Hell With the Elites

September 30, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Asking for the assistance of our global friends and allies to help reveal the wrongdoing of the American ruling class is now an impeachable offense. Investigating their wrongdoing is wrongdoing. Exposing their corruption is corruption. In the Clown World we currently inhabit, the president of the United States must be removed from office for daring to ask they be investigated abroad.

US Mulls Delisting Chinese Companies From American Exchanges, Report Says

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is reportedly considering delisting Chinese companies from American stock exchanges as a way to limit U.S. investment in China.

Leading Schools Series: Clinton Community College Pioneers New Models for the Industrial Arts

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Clinton Community College, a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, isn’t a traditional community college. Located just outside of Plattsburgh, New York and overlooking Lake Champlain, the school is redefining what it means to be a community college.

Commentary: Our Epidemic of Prescription Meds Is Expensive and Dangerous

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Pop. Pop. Pop.

‘Of Course He’s Obsessed With Me’: Hillary Clinton Doesn’t ‘Accept’ Four More Years of Trump

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton went after President Donald Trump Sunday on CBS, where she expressed support for the impeachment inquiry and said she simply won’t accept four more years with Trump in office.

Bennet, Other Democratic Senators Call for Ouster of Acting BLM Head

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., along with other Democratic senators this week urged U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to terminate William Perry Pendley as acting director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

New Study Finds Transgender Athletes Have Advantages in Women’s Sports, Even After One Year of Hormone Therapy

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Biological males who identify as transgender women are likely to retain strength advantages over biological females, even after undergoing 12 months of hormone therapy, according to a new study out of Sweden.

Founder of Talkers Magazine, Michael Harrison Discusses His Long Career in Talk Radio and Trade Publishing

September 30, 2019May 21, 2020 JCarr

Live from our nation’s capital last week on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy spoke to Talkers Magazine founder Micheal Harrison about his long career in talk radio and his trade magazine publishing business in which he utilized his foresight to focus on the future of talk radio.

The Tennessee Star Report: ‘Transnational Crime is the Real Threat to America’, says Former Director of Special Ops Division Derek Maltz

September 30, 2019September 29, 2019 JCarr

On The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy was in Washington, D.C. last week talking to Derek Maltz who is the former Director of the Special Ops Division with 28 yrs in…

Immigration Law Reform Institute’s Dale Wilcox Joins the Tennessee Star Report Says ‘You Can’t Assimilate the Entire World’

September 30, 2019May 21, 2020 JCarr

In an interview on The Tennessee Star Report Michael Patrick Leahy – live broadcast Friday morning on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy was live from Washington, D.C. and spoke with Dale Wilcox, Executive Director, and General Counsel for the Immigration Law Reform Institute.

Michigan’s Rep. Slotkin Supports Impeachment of Trump, Helping Republicans Raise Money Against Her Campaign

September 30, 2019September 29, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

Michigan Democratic Representative Elissa Slotkin accused President Donald Trump of “asking for dirt on a political opponent” from a “junior partner,” aka Volodymyr Zelensky, the leader of the sovereign nation of Ukraine.

Report: State Department Official at Center of Whistleblower Complaint Resigns

September 29, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Kurt Volker, the U.S. special representative to Ukraine, resigned on Friday amid fallout from a whistleblower complaint against President Donald Trump regarding a phone call in July with Ukraine’s president.

Commentary: The Ukraine ‘Whistleblower’ Isn’t a Whistleblower

September 29, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Nobody is above the law, not even the former vice president. Not even a deep state leaker who is using his access to confidential diplomatic information to sway the 2020 election.

American Inventor Series: Garrett A. Morgan, a Son of Slaves Who Invented the Traffic Signal

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Garrett A. Morgan was born on March 4, 1877 in Claysville on the outskirts of Paris, Kentucky to two former slaves. He was one of eleven children and his family was forced to live in a segregated portion of the city, so Morgan left for Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 14 in search of better opportunities.

American Inventor Series: Benjamin Banneker, a Black Tobacco Farmer Who Surveyed the Nation’s Capital

September 29, 2019September 30, 2019 Anthony Gockowski

Benjamin Banneker was much more than just an inventor. As a mathematician, astronomer, landowning farmer, writer, and surveyor, Banneker was one of the most influential African Americans alive during America’s infancy.

Commentary: What Our Founders Really Thought of Slavery—and Why The New York Times Is Wrong

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

For those who want to fundamentally transform our nation, the first order of business is to thoroughly discredit our past.

Analysis: Lawful Gun Owners Defended Their Lives and Livelihoods in August

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

It seems as though every day another celebrity or politician demands that we place more severe restrictions on the ability of law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Kamala Harris Wants Congress to ‘Follow The Facts’ About Kavanaugh

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

California Sen. Kamala Harris called for a formal impeachment inquiry into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Friday.

Obama Judge Issues Preliminary Ruling Against Indefininte Family Detention

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

A federal judge has issued a tentative order against the Trump administration’s plan to detain migrant families for the entire duration of their court proceedings.

Report: Trump Told Russian Officials He Wasn’t Concerned About Election Interference

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

President Donald Trump told two Russian officials during a May 2017 meeting at the Oval Office that he was unconcerned with Russian meddling in the election, according to The Washington Post.

Alleged Child Rapists Among Illegal Alien Criminals on the Loose Thanks to Sanctuary Policies

September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Two suspected illegal alien child rapists are running free because authorities in New York and New Jersey refused to hold them in jail for ICE, federal immigration officials say.

Judge Reverses AG Rule Mandating Child-Placement With Same-Sex Couples

September 29, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

A Michigan rule imposed by Attorney General Dana Nessel last spring was overturned Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Jonker. Nessel’s policy banned state contracts with adoption and foster care agencies that wouldn’t place children with same-sex couples.

House Democrats Subpoena Mike Pompeo, Threaten Obstruction Charges

September 28, 2019May 21, 2020 Michigan Star Staff

The Democratic chairmen of three House committees on Friday subpoenaed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and demanded depositions with five State Department officials as part of an impeachment investigation involving a whistleblower complaint against President Donald Trump.

Commentary: Did the CIA Try to Overthrow President Trump to Hide the Origins of Russiagate in Ukraine on Biden’s Behalf?

September 28, 2019September 27, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

In 2017, President Donald Trump’s conversations with foreign heads of state in Mexico and Australia — which are classified information — were leaked to news outlets with the purpose of undermining U.S. policies on immigration, the southern border wall and refugees.

Jeff Flake Claims 35 Republican Senators Would Vote for Impeachment

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Former Senator Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) claimed on Thursday, without evidence, that “at least 35” Republicans in the Senate would vote to remove President Donald Trump from office “if there were a private vote,” Fox News reports.

A World-Famous Actress, a Mythical ‘Monster,’ and a High School Election Await Movie-Goers This Weekend

September 28, 2019May 21, 2020 Zachery Schmidt

Movies to watch this weekend include a movie about a world-famous actress, a kid’s movie where two friends embark on a harrowing journey and a Netflix series about a wannabe politician.

Report: Hundreds of Docs Suggest Biden’s Been Lying About Firing Ukrainian Prosecutor

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Media reports based on a deep state “whistleblower” promised us that an obvious “quid pro quo” would be evident in the transcript of a telephone call between President Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, but that was not to be. The transcript shows a cordial conversation in which the president mentioned Biden and his son once late in the call, and at no point promised financial assistance to prompt an investigation into corruption related to Hunter Biden’s lucrative position on the board of a Ukrainian energy business.

Leading Schools Series: Cub Manufacturing Joins Revolution of Work-Based Learning Programs

September 28, 2019May 21, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Roger Williams first encountered Craig Cegielski at an October 2014 conference for plastics manufacturers in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cegielski was delivering a presentation on Cardinal Manufacturing, the revolutionary industrial arts program he started at Eleva-Strum Central High School in Strum, Wisconsin. Williams, president of the Indiana-based Royer Corporation, was in…

Trump Lowers Refugee Cap to 18,000

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

President Trump has again lowered the maximum amount of refugees allowed into the United States, bringing it to yet another record low, according to The Hill.

Suicide Rate in Active Duty US Service Members Rises Significantly

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

WASHINGTON – The rate of suicide among active duty service members has increased significantly over the past five years, according to a Pentagon report released on Thursday.

American Inventor Series: Hobie Alter, the Henry Ford of Surfing

September 28, 2019May 21, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Hobart “Hobie” Alter was born on October 31, 1933 in Ontario, California, though his family owned a summer home in Laguna Beach where he developed a passion for water sports.

Commentary: Political Realignment Is Coming to America

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Just over three years ago, presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, speaking at a fundraiser in New York City, characterized half of Donald Trump’s supporters as a “basket of deplorables.” And for more than three years, Trump, along with everyone who supports him, has been subjected to passionate hatred from nearly everyone who would rather have seen Clinton elected.

Leading School Series: University of Wisconsin-Stout, Educating the Educators

September 28, 2019May 21, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

Schools like the University of Wisconsin at Stout are addressing the other side of the skills-gap equation. If public schools are going to bring back the trades, then they’ll need educators to teach them. The university’s Emerging Center for Career and Technical Education Excellence seeks to “serve the career…

Eugene Scalia Confirmed as Labor Secretary

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

The Senate confirmed a son of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as labor secretary Thursday afternoon.

Hector Garza, Vice President of the National Border Patrol Talks with Leahy About Growing Up on the Souther Border and What it’s Like to Be a Border Patrol Agent in America

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 JCarr

On Thursday’s Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – host Leahy welcomed Vice President of the National Border Patrol Council, Hector Garza to the show on radio row to talk about what kinds of problems border patrol agents face.

Cochise County Arizona Ranchers Peggy Davis and Her Daughter Marlo Describe Growing Up on the Ranch and the Real Threat of Illegal Immigration

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 JCarr

Live from our nation’s capital Thursday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – during the show Leahy spoke to Cochise County, Arizona cattle ranch owners Peggy Davis and daughter Marlo Compton who live on a cattle ranch 25 miles from the Mexico border.

Acting Director of Citizenship and Immigration Ken Cuccinelli Joins the Tennesseee Star Report to Talk About His Recent Regulation Victory on Asylum

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 JCarr

On Thursday morning’s The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – Leahy was live from radio row in Washington, D.C. and welcomed Ken Cuccinelli who is currently working in the Trump administration as acting Director of the Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Rep. Tlaib’s Campaign Sells Shirts Bearing Her Infamous ‘Impeach the MF’ Statement

September 28, 2019September 27, 2019 Jason M. Reynolds

The reelection campaign for U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-13) is selling $29 “Impeach the MF” T-shirts, Fox News reported.

Governor Declares Proposed Budget ‘a Mess’ as Shutdown Looms

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Michigan’s budget clock is ticking toward its Oct. 1 deadline and an impending government shutdown.

American Inventor Series: George Henry Corliss, the Man Who Powered the Industrial Revolution

September 27, 2019May 21, 2020 Anthony Gockowski

George Henry Corliss’ steam engine powered the Industrial Revolution and solidified steam as the superior source of power over waterpower.

Commentary: Impeachment Is Pelosi’s Biggest Mistake Ever

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

September 24, 2019, will be remembered as a historic day. But not for the reasons House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) believes. It may just be the day when the Democratic Party guaranteed the reelection of President Donald Trump and a second term for the Make America Great Again agenda.

House Democrats Reach Major Milestone in Impeachment Push

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

More than half of the members of the House of Representatives support an inquiry into whether to impeachment President Donald Trump, after Democratic Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids announced her support Wednesday.

House Passes Bill Allowing Banks to Serve Cannabis Companies

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would allow banks to provide services to cannabis companies in states where it is legal.

Poll: 49 Percent Of Registered Voters Are in Favor of Universal Basic Income

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Americans are increasingly in favor of universal basic income (UBI), according to a Hill-HarrisX poll released Wednesday.

Read The Trump Whistleblower Complaint

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

A whistleblower in the Trump administration accused President Donald Trump of seeking the help of Ukraine’s president in the 2020 election, according to a complaint that the House Intelligence Community released Thursday.

Trump Calls Whistleblower’s Source ‘Close To a Spy,’ Relates to Treason

September 27, 2019May 21, 2020 Michigan Star Staff

President Donald Trump told staff members of the U.S.’s delegation to the United Nations Thursday that he wants the name of who gave information to a whistleblower regarding his phone call with Ukraine, adding that the person was “close to a spy” and relating it to treason.

Commentary: Unsolicited White Guilt Is White Privilege

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

I am sick and tired of hearing about “white privilege.” It has become the go-to buzz phrase for Caucasian social justice warriors seeking a participation trophy for their self-assumed part in “the struggle” of racial and ethnic minorities in America.

US Intel Chief Says He Acted Lawfully When He Blocked Trump Whistleblower Complaint

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Acting U.S. Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire told lawmakers Thursday he has complied with his “responsibility to follow the law every step of the way” as he faced questions about why he initially blocked the release of a whistleblower complaint now at the center of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump’s actions.

‘It’s Our Time in History to Come Together. We’re Americans First’ Says Bristol County Mass. Sheriff Thomas Hodgson

September 27, 2019September 26, 2019 JCarr

On Wednesday’s Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 am to 8:00 am – In the second hour of the show, Leahy sat down with Thomas M. Hodgson who is an American law enforcement agent and politician who has served as Sheriff of Bristol County, Massachusetts since 1997.