COURIER Newsroom bills itself as a pro-democracy news network that builds a more informed, engaged, and representative America by reaching audiences where they are online with factual, values-driven news and analysis. It concentrates on social media. It turns out that it’s fake news for Facebook and other platforms. It’s run by leftist operative Tara McGowan’s […] The post Beware Courier Newsroom’s Fake News in Swing States appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Former President Donald Trump aired a minute-long special message on NBC airwaves during the NFL’s coverage of Sunday Night Football, likely reaching far more viewers than Vice President Kamala Harris, who made a last-minute appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, the previous day. Per the Federal Communications Commission’s Equal Time rule, NBC was not allowed to host Harris in this way while excluding Trump. In fact, as highlighted by The Daily Wire, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr blasted both NBC and Harris for the “clear and blatant” move to evade rules designed to stop networks from tilting the political scales ahead of an election. Following the SNL stunt, Trump’s team was allowed time on NBC, per the Equal Time rule. “NBC has told the FCC that VP Harris appeared on Saturday Night Live for one minute and 30 seconds ‘without charge,’ triggering an opportunity for other campaigns to request time,” Alex Weprin reported.  NBC has filed a notice with the FCC, disclosing that Kamala Harris appeared on SNL for under two minutes without charge. Under federal law, if Donald Trump requests equal time, NBC would be required to provide it before the election. pic.twitter.com/aMvHJjpwC2 — Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) November 4, 2024 In a major backfire, Trump was likely able to reach far more viewers than Harris since his message played toward the end of the NBC broadcast of NASCAR’s Xfinity 500 and the network’s coverage of the Minnesota Vikings-Indianapolis Colts NFL game. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ Sunday Night Football routinely garners more than 20 million viewers. SNL, by contrast, typically gets a fraction of that, with the show’s four-year-high ratings sitting at just 5 million viewers. “The worst economic numbers in generations were just announced two days ago,” Trump said in his video message, referring to the latest dismal jobs report. “We’re losing jobs. We’re losing everything, including viability. We’re going to end up in a depression based on what’s been happening.” “We’ve never seen anything like it, at least for the last 40 years,” the former president continued. “We have to straighten out our country, we have to close our borders, we have to lower our taxes, we have to get rid of inflation, and we’re going to do it.” WATCH: A Special Message from President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/B9Lcxaucud — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) November 3, 2024 Related: FCC Commissioner: Kamala’s SNL Appearance A ‘Blatant Effort To Evade’ Equal Time Rule

Federal and local authorities in Washington, D.C., installed security fences around two locations on Sunday, preparing for potential protests and riots following the November 5 election. Fences were erected around the White House and Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence at the Naval Observatory, Fox News reported. Washington, D.C., Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said the enhanced security measures would continue through Inauguration Day in January. A statement from the Secret Service explained that the security fences “are not in response to any specific issue but are part of wide-ranging public safety preparations for Tuesday’s election.” Last week, stores and restaurants in the nation’s capital boarded up windows in preparation for potential threats following the election results. NewsNation reported that D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said the city is deploying 3,300 officers across the district. The officers will work 12-hour shifts and closely watch business districts and polling places. “We will not tolerate any violence of any kind,” Smith said. “We will not tolerate the destruction of property. We will not tolerate any unlawful behavior. Offenders will be arrested and will be held accountable.” In Florida, fencing is also going up around the Palm Beach County Convention Center, which is hosting former President Donald Trump’s election night watch party. West Palm Beach authorities also said there would be a designated area for protesters outside the convention center, but they are “expecting a smooth evening,” according to Mayor Keith James, WPBF ABC 25 reported. Trump is expected to appear at the watch party late Tuesday night. “We expect hundreds, if not thousands, of media members and visitors to descend on the city because of election night,” said James. “I want the public to know that our West Palm Beach Police Department is ready, able and willing to perform the mission. Our goal is to keep everyone safe. Our team is well trained, prepared and ready.” MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ Similar to D.C., authorities in West Palm Beach said there is no specific threat to Trump’s watch party. James added, “I just want to let everyone know that if you are thinking about or planning on coming to our great city to cause problems, don’t do it. It won’t end well for you.” Immediately Following Trump’s 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton, protests and riots broke out across the country, including in D.C., and after Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in 2020, hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. Portland, Oregon, which was hit by riots after Trump’s 2016 win, is also taking precautions this year with businesses boarding up windows ahead of Election Day.

Former President Donald Trump highlighted the 20 promises that he has made to the American people if he beats Vice President Kamala Harris this week. The ad from the Trump campaign comes during the final day and a half of the 2024 presidential election with polls pointing toward another close race. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ The promises are: SEAL THE BORDER AND STOP THE MIGRANT INVASION CARRY OUT THE LARGEST DEPORTATION OPERATION IN AMERICAN HISTORY END INFLATION, AND MAKE AMERICA AFFORDABLE AGAIN MAKE AMERICA THE DOMINANT ENERGY PRODUCER IN THE WORLD, BY FAR! STOP OUTSOURCING, AND TURN THE UNITED STATES INTO A MANUFACTURING SUPERPOWER LARGE TAX CUTS FOR WORKERS, AND NO TAX ON TIPS! DEFEND OUR CONSTITUTION, OUR BILL OF RIGHTS, AND OUR FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF RELIGION, AND THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS PREVENT WORLD WAR THREE, RESTORE PEACE IN EUROPE AND IN THE MIDDLE EAST, AND BUILD A GREAT IRON DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SHIELD OVER OUR ENTIRE COUNTRY — ALL MADE IN AMERICA END THE WEAPONIZATION OF GOVERNMENT AGAINST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE STOP THE MIGRANT CRIME EPIDEMIC, DEMOLISH THE FOREIGN DRUG CARTELS, CRUSH GANG VIOLENCE, AND LOCK UP VIOLENT OFFENDERS REBUILD OUR CITIES, INCLUDING WASHINGTON DC, MAKING THEM SAFE, CLEAN, AND BEAUTIFUL AGAIN. STRENGTHEN AND MODERNIZE OUR MILITARY, MAKING IT, WITHOUT QUESTION, THE STRONGEST AND MOST POWERFUL IN THE WORLD KEEP THE U.S. DOLLAR AS THE WORLD’S RESERVE CURRENCY FIGHT FOR AND PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE WITH NO CUTS, INCLUDING NO CHANGES TO THE RETIREMENT AGE CANCEL THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANDATE AND CUT COSTLY AND BURDENSOME REGULATIONS CUT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ANY SCHOOL PUSHING CRITICAL RACE THEORY, RADICAL GENDER IDEOLOGY, AND OTHER INAPPROPRIATE RACIAL, SEXUAL, OR POLITICAL CONTENT ON OUR CHILDREN KEEP MEN OUT OF WOMEN’S SPORTS DEPORT PRO-HAMAS RADICALS AND MAKE OUR COLLEGE CAMPUSES SAFE AND PATRIOTIC AGAIN SECURE OUR ELECTIONS, INCLUDING SAME DAY VOTING, VOTER IDENTIFICATION, PAPER BALLOTS, AND PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP UNITE OUR COUNTRY BY BRINGING IT TO NEW AND RECORD LEVELS OF SUCCESS WATCH: https://t.co/czQRkZmr59 #FightForAmerica pic.twitter.com/ucHm11wySj — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2024