thedailycaller--2020-03-31--FACT CHECK: Does Sunlight Kill Coronavirus?

A post shared on Facebook claims that standing in the sunlight for 15 minutes will kill the COVID-19 virus .
There is no evidence that sunlight can kill the new coronavirus .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) stated that people can catch the COVID-19 virus “ no matter how sunny or hot the weather is.
” Sunlight has been cited as an alleged prevention method against contracting the new coronavirus by multiple social media users , with this particular post claiming , “ Sunlight kills the Coronaviru [ sic ] ( COVID-19 ) 15 minutes & you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many other supposed prevention methods making the rounds online , there is no evidence it is actually effective .
The speculation about using sunlight to kill the new virus seems to stem from it containing ultraviolet ( UV ) rays that can kill viruses at certain levels .
However , the level of UV needed to kill viruses far exceeds that found in sunlight , according to USA Today .
“ Ultraviolet ( UV ) is able to kill COVID-19 if it is exposed to the concentrated UV ray in certain amounts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hansasuta , an assistant professor of virology in Chulalongkorn University ’ s Department of Microbiology , told AFP Fact Check .
“ However , that level of UV exposure is harmful to human ’ s skin .
Most likely , it will be in a light bulb or lamp as the natural UV from the sun is not strong enough to kill it.
” The World Health Organization ( WHO ) advises against using man-made UV sources to kill the COVID-19 virus because they can cause skin irritation .
It also notes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease “ no matter how sunny or hot the weather is.
” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not mention sunlight as a means of preventing or treating the virus either .
( RELATED : Viral Image Claims Coronavirus Can not Spread In Areas With Warm Climates ) There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-16 currently available , according to the WHO .
The CDC website states that the best way for individuals to protect themselves from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is to wash their hands thoroughly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eyes , nose and mouth after touching surfaces .
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A post shared on Facebook claims that standing in the sunlight for 15 minutes will kill the COVID-19 virus.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that sunlight can kill the new coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that people can catch the COVID-19 virus “no matter how sunny or hot the weather is.”
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Sunlight has been cited as an alleged prevention method against contracting the new coronavirus by multiple social media users, with this particular post claiming, “Sunlight kills the Coronaviru [sic] (COVID-19) 15 minutes & you’re good to go”
But like many other supposed prevention methods making the rounds online, there is no evidence it is actually effective. The speculation about using sunlight to kill the new virus seems to stem from it containing ultraviolet (UV) rays that can kill viruses at certain levels. However, the level of UV needed to kill viruses far exceeds that found in sunlight, according to USA Today.
“Ultraviolet (UV) is able to kill COVID-19 if it is exposed to the concentrated UV ray in certain amounts of time and distance,” Dr. Pokrath Hansasuta, an assistant professor of virology in Chulalongkorn University’s Department of Microbiology, told AFP Fact Check. “However, that level of UV exposure is harmful to human’s skin. Most likely, it will be in a light bulb or lamp as the natural UV from the sun is not strong enough to kill it.”
The World Health Organization (WHO) advises against using man-made UV sources to kill the COVID-19 virus because they can cause skin irritation. It also notes on its website that people can catch the disease “no matter how sunny or hot the weather is.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not mention sunlight as a means of preventing or treating the virus either. (RELATED: Viral Image Claims Coronavirus Cannot Spread In Areas With Warm Climates)
There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-16 currently available, according to the WHO. The CDC website states that the best way for individuals to protect themselves from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is to wash their hands thoroughly, practice social distancing and avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth after touching surfaces.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Democratic Rep Haley Stevens Hit With Ethics Complaint

A government watchdog filed an ethics complaint Tuesday against Democratic Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens , alleging she violated congressional ethics requirements in a campaign fundraising email that featured a picture of herself on the House floor .
“ In spite of the clear rules prohibiting Members from using photographs of the House floor and soliciting campaign contributions tied to official actions , Representative Stevens sent a fundraising email that did both , ” the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust ( FACT ) wrote in its complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics .
The fundraising email featured an image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 , in which the congresswoman wore pink gloves while screaming her support for health care workers .
Stevens ’ s campaign captioned the photo , “ Hello from the Capitol.
” ( RELATED : Another House Democrat Is Under Investigation For Allegedly Sleeping With Staffer ) “ The ethics rules explicitly prohibit Members from using House floor photographs for campaign purposes and from soliciting campaign contributions tied to votes , ” Kendra Arnold , Executive Director of FACT said in a press release .
“ It is important these laws are followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every vote is taken on its merit and not for political gain.
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A government watchdog filed an ethics complaint Tuesday against Democratic Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens, alleging she violated congressional ethics requirements in a campaign fundraising email that featured a picture of herself on the House floor.
“In spite of the clear rules prohibiting Members from using photographs of the House floor and soliciting campaign contributions tied to official actions, Representative Stevens sent a fundraising email that did both,” the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) wrote in its complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics.
The fundraising email featured an image from Stevens’s viral rant March 27, in which the congresswoman wore pink gloves while screaming her support for health care workers.
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Stevens’s campaign captioned the photo, “Hello from the Capitol.” (RELATED: Another House Democrat Is Under Investigation For Allegedly Sleeping With Staffer)
“The ethics rules explicitly prohibit Members from using House floor photographs for campaign purposes and from soliciting campaign contributions tied to votes,” Kendra Arnold, Executive Director of FACT said in a press release.
“It is important these laws are followed and enforced to protect taxpayers and ensure every vote is taken on its merit and not for political gain.”
Stevens’s office didn’t return a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-31--‘An Invitation To Fuel A Disease’: Gordon Chang Explains Why China’s Wet Markets Are So Dangerous

Asian affairs expert Gordon Chang exploded on China after learning that some of the so called “ wet markets ” are reopening across the country .
The wet market in the Chinese city of Wuhan is believed to be ground zero of the coronavirus outbreak .
China ordered that its wet markets be shut down in January after facts emerged suggesting that coronavirus was first transmitted to humans via bats and other live animals sold in in the wet markets , according to Business Insider .
( RELATED : Chinese Markets Reopen — And They Still Sell Bats , Dogs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that China says it ’ s beaten the virus , the markets seem to have resumed business as usual .
“ The coronavirus isn ’ t done with China yet , we ’ re starting to see evidence of a second wave and yet these markets have reopened , that ’ s just an invitation to fuel a disease and that ’ s why this story is significant , ” said Chang .
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Asian affairs expert Gordon Chang exploded on China after learning that some of the so called “wet markets” are reopening across the country.
The wet market in the Chinese city of Wuhan is believed to be ground zero of the coronavirus outbreak.
China ordered that its wet markets be shut down in January after facts emerged suggesting that coronavirus was first transmitted to humans via bats and other live animals sold in in the wet markets, according to Business Insider. (RELATED: Chinese Markets Reopen — And They Still Sell Bats, Dogs And Cats.)
However, now that China says it’s beaten the virus, the markets seem to have resumed business as usual.
“The coronavirus isn’t done with China yet, we’re starting to see evidence of a second wave and yet these markets have reopened, that’s just an invitation to fuel a disease and that’s why this story is significant,” said Chang.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Trump Admin Deploying 500 Troops To Southern Border As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues

The Department of Defense approved a request to send more than 500 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border , with an official saying the move is meant to help manage the coronavirus pandemic .
The Pentagon is deploying 540 military personnel to the U.S. southern border , a spokesman confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation on Tuesday .
The border — which touts an average of about 5,000 troops assisting Border Patrol agents by conducting non-law enforcement roles — will receive the surge as the Trump administration deals with the quickly-spreading viral outbreak .
“ I can confirm that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this happened last night .
540 personnel to the SW border , performing the same kinds of duties already being performed there , ” Christian Mitchell , a Pentagon spokesperson , said to the DCNF .
News of the 500 troop surge , a request made by the Department of Homeland Security , was first reported by Reuters .
“ Intent is to plus up numbers a bit to help DHS deal with COVID concerns , ” Mitchell continued .
The Trump administration is going to great lengths to stop the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon , has infected more than 183,500 people and killed more than 3,720 across the United States .
( RELATED : Nearly $ 30 Million In Drugs Seized After Agents Uncover 2,000-Foot Border Tunnel ) Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf , per orders from the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) , announced March 20 that the northern and southern borders would be closed to all non-essential traffic to stop the spread of COVID-19 , and that nearly all individuals caught illegally crossing into the U.S. would be immediately sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with border crossings dropping by roughly half since it was executed .
President Donald Trump originally considered deploying troops to its northern border , but opted not to after push back from the Canadian government — including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau .
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The Department of Defense approved a request to send more than 500 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, with an official saying the move is meant to help manage the coronavirus pandemic.
The Pentagon is deploying 540 military personnel to the U.S. southern border, a spokesman confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation on Tuesday. The border — which touts an average of about 5,000 troops assisting Border Patrol agents by conducting non-law enforcement roles — will receive the surge as the Trump administration deals with the quickly-spreading viral outbreak.
“I can confirm that the border RFA has been approved — this happened last night. 540 personnel to the SW border, performing the same kinds of duties already being performed there,” Christian Mitchell, a Pentagon spokesperson, said to the DCNF.
News of the 500 troop surge, a request made by the Department of Homeland Security, was first reported by Reuters.
“Intent is to plus up numbers a bit to help DHS deal with COVID concerns,” Mitchell continued.
The Trump administration is going to great lengths to stop the spread of the coronavirus which, as of Tuesday afternoon, has infected more than 183,500 people and killed more than 3,720 across the United States. (RELATED: Nearly $30 Million In Drugs Seized After Agents Uncover 2,000-Foot Border Tunnel)
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf, per orders from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), announced March 20 that the northern and southern borders would be closed to all non-essential traffic to stop the spread of COVID-19, and that nearly all individuals caught illegally crossing into the U.S. would be immediately sent back.
The move has proven effective, with border crossings dropping by roughly half since it was executed.
President Donald Trump originally considered deploying troops to its northern border, but opted not to after push back from the Canadian government — including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-31--With An Amazon Delay on Shipping Products, Be Sure To Get These Sewing Machines Now

It ’ s getting tougher and tougher out there , and with delays on everything from toilet paper to meats , it may not be too long before non-essential products stop being shipped in favor of life-saving or protective items .
Amazon may stop shipping the aforementioned non-emergency products , and with clothing being on that list , supplies are already being limited or redirected to other suppliers so that Amazon can keep their supply chain open for more integral products .
In this list you ’ ll find a different sewing machine for different types , but they all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to help you conduct your own hems , sewing and repairs if there ’ s a clothing shortage or delay .
Amazon ’ s Choice for a simple sewing machine is none other than a classic Singer 3232 .
At 750 stitches-per-minute this lighter machine still has the capability to take on bigger projects .
While it looks small and simple this model still comes with a foot presser and automatic reverse button in case you want to strengthen your stitching .
It ’ s heavy-duty frame will prevent any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glad to know it comes with its share of free accessories like : seam ripper , lint brush , L-screwdriver and darning plate .
The lightweight Brother XM2701 includes plenty of accessories , like a needle set and even an instructional DVD to make things easy .
Sewing machines like this have come along way since your grandmother ’ s ; including creating one-step auto-sized buttonholes , an LED-lit work area and free , online customer support .
The exclusive Brother Quick-set , top drop-in bobbin helps ensure your bobbin stays in place…if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that means don ’ t worry ; it simply provides high-level , reliable stitch quality ; and we think those are good things .
You ’ ll also get six different feet with this sewing machine , include zigzag , blind stitch , a narrow hem and the aforementioned buttonhole .
If you ’ re serious about your sewing game ( and we know that you are ) and foresee yourself running into some trouble down the line in terms of your clothes taking a beating , you can stay ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is a top-notch machine capable of 1,100 stiches per minute , with a strong , heavy-duty metal frame and stainless-steel bed plate .
Jeans , uniforms and heavy duty fabrics will be no match for the power you wield with this sewing machine , as proven by it ’ s 4.5/5 rating on Amazon .
As we all know , a high rating on the Internet isn ’ t exactly easy to come by .
The Singer Sewing Assistant app is also fairly innovative providing new techniques , tutorials and FAQs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Play stores .
This hand-held sewing machine may not have the strength of 1,000 men nor the fancy features of models above , but it ’ s great for on the spot repairs and alterations .
Powered by four AA batteries or a power adaptor , it works well with nearly any material , among those listed include : silk , wool , leather and surprisingly denim as well .
This item is recommended for hard-to-reach or awkward fixes , like hats , aprons , gloves or handkerchiefs ; and you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 25 .
It has received mixed reviews however , so hold your warranty tight like the last slice of pizza .
Everything has a computer built-in now , your thermostat , refrigerator and you even have one in your pocket , so why not your sewing machine too ?
The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 takes sewing into the future with selections of automatic stitches including basic and decorative stitching for fashion or home décor .
All the speed and stitch controls are on display for you , with the most common located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The extended table also provides a larger working area for bigger projects , which we have no doubt you ’ ll be undertaking with this model .
Keep in mind , in these somewhat dire times your orders may take a bit longer to get to you , but you should still be able to acquire these models as this may not be a time they ’ re in high demand .
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It’s getting tougher and tougher out there, and with delays on everything from toilet paper to meats, it may not be too long before non-essential products stop being shipped in favor of life-saving or protective items.
Amazon may stop shipping the aforementioned non-emergency products, and with clothing being on that list, supplies are already being limited or redirected to other suppliers so that Amazon can keep their supply chain open for more integral products.
In this list you’ll find a different sewing machine for different types, but they all have one thing in common: they’re going to help you conduct your own hems, sewing and repairs if there’s a clothing shortage or delay.
1. The Simple Sewing Machine
Amazon’s Choice for a simple sewing machine is none other than a classic Singer 3232. At 750 stitches-per-minute this lighter machine still has the capability to take on bigger projects.
While it looks small and simple this model still comes with a foot presser and automatic reverse button in case you want to strengthen your stitching.
It’s heavy-duty frame will prevent any skipping, and you’ll be glad to know it comes with its share of free accessories like: seam ripper, lint brush, L-screwdriver and darning plate.
2. Lightweight Sewing Machine
The lightweight Brother XM2701 includes plenty of accessories, like a needle set and even an instructional DVD to make things easy. Sewing machines like this have come along way since your grandmother’s; including creating one-step auto-sized buttonholes, an LED-lit work area and free, online customer support.
The exclusive Brother Quick-set, top drop-in bobbin helps ensure your bobbin stays in place…if you’re not exactly sure what that means don’t worry; it simply provides high-level, reliable stitch quality; and we think those are good things.
You’ll also get six different feet with this sewing machine, include zigzag, blind stitch, a narrow hem and the aforementioned buttonhole.
3. Heavyduty
If you’re serious about your sewing game (and we know that you are) and foresee yourself running into some trouble down the line in terms of your clothes taking a beating, you can stay ahead of the game with the Singer Heavy Duty 4432.
This is a top-notch machine capable of 1,100 stiches per minute, with a strong, heavy-duty metal frame and stainless-steel bed plate.
Jeans, uniforms and heavy duty fabrics will be no match for the power you wield with this sewing machine, as proven by it’s 4.5/5 rating on Amazon. As we all know, a high rating on the Internet isn’t exactly easy to come by.
The Singer Sewing Assistant app is also fairly innovative providing new techniques, tutorials and FAQs, available on both iTunes and Google Play stores.
4. The Quick Sewer
This hand-held sewing machine may not have the strength of 1,000 men nor the fancy features of models above, but it’s great for on the spot repairs and alterations.
Powered by four AA batteries or a power adaptor, it works well with nearly any material, among those listed include: silk, wool, leather and surprisingly denim as well.
This item is recommended for hard-to-reach or awkward fixes, like hats, aprons, gloves or handkerchiefs; and you’re getting a good bit of value at $25. It has received mixed reviews however, so hold your warranty tight like the last slice of pizza.
5. The Computerized Sewing Machine
Everything has a computer built-in now, your thermostat, refrigerator and you even have one in your pocket, so why not your sewing machine too? The Singer Quantum Stylist 9960 takes sewing into the future with selections of automatic stitches including basic and decorative stitching for fashion or home décor.
All the speed and stitch controls are on display for you, with the most common located on the front of the machine. The extended table also provides a larger working area for bigger projects, which we have no doubt you’ll be undertaking with this model.
Keep in mind, in these somewhat dire times your orders may take a bit longer to get to you, but you should still be able to acquire these models as this may not be a time they’re in high demand.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Despite Speculation, Trump’s 30-Day Coronavirus Social Distancing Guidelines Aren’t Any Stricter Tha

Despite Speculation, Trump’s 30-Day Coronavirus Social Distancing Guidelines Aren’t Any Stricter Than 15-Day Set

President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that the White House coronavirus task force would be extending its original 15-day social distancing guidelines for the month of April , despite speculation that the new guidelines would be significantly stricter than the previous version .
The president himself said at press briefings on both Sunday and Monday that the White House would be announcing a new set of guidelines and that they would be “ tougher.
” Several news outlets reported that the new guidelines would include calling for all Americans to wear masks while commuting to and from work and during other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s absolutely important for the American people to follow the guidelines for the next 30 days , ” Trump said Tuesday in the White House Brady Briefing Room Tuesday .
“ It ’ s a matter of life or death .
I know our citizens will rise to the occasion , they already have.
” “ Things are going to get better , like a burst of light .
I really think and I hope , ” he added .
( RELATED : Tucker Carlson Tells Government To ‘ Stop Lying To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deborah Birx noted at the briefing that the White House ’ s new models are “ focused on the next two weeks.
” Birx said the models predict that American deaths will fall between 100,000 and 200,000 , but that assumption relies on the full population ’ s adherence to the suggested mitigation tactics .
Dr. Anthony Fauci further stated that “ mitigation will be doing the trick ” in terms of flattening America ’ s pandemic curve .
“ Now is not the time to take the foot off the accelerator , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s what I hope and I know we can do in the next 30 days.
” Several states and metropolitan areas have enacted stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders since Trump put out the original 15-day set of guidelines .

President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that the White House coronavirus task force would be extending its original 15-day social distancing guidelines for the month of April, despite speculation that the new guidelines would be significantly stricter than the previous version.
The president himself said at press briefings on both Sunday and Monday that the White House would be announcing a new set of guidelines and that they would be “tougher.” Several news outlets reported that the new guidelines would include calling for all Americans to wear masks while commuting to and from work and during other periods of essential travel.
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“It’s absolutely important for the American people to follow the guidelines for the next 30 days,” Trump said Tuesday in the White House Brady Briefing Room Tuesday. “It’s a matter of life or death. I know our citizens will rise to the occasion, they already have.”
“Things are going to get better, like a burst of light. I really think and I hope,” he added. (RELATED: Tucker Carlson Tells Government To ‘Stop Lying To Us’ During COVID-19 Crisis)
Dr. Deborah Birx noted at the briefing that the White House’s new models are “focused on the next two weeks.” Birx said the models predict that American deaths will fall between 100,000 and 200,000, but that assumption relies on the full population’s adherence to the suggested mitigation tactics.
Dr. Anthony Fauci further stated that “mitigation will be doing the trick” in terms of flattening America’s pandemic curve.
“Now is not the time to take the foot off the accelerator,” he continued. “That’s what I hope and I know we can do in the next 30 days.”
Several states and metropolitan areas have enacted stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders since Trump put out the original 15-day set of guidelines.


thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Jim Jordan Presses Jerry Nadler To Hold Hearing On FISA Abuse Following Another Damning IG Report

Rep. Jim Jordan , the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee , called on House Democrats to invite Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz to testify about his investigations of the FBI ’ s abuse of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act .
Rep. Jerry Nadler , the chairman of the committee , has resisted requests to invited Horowitz to testify about his office ’ s report of the FBI ’ s mishandling of surveillance against former Trump campaign aide Carter Page .
Jordan renewed his request of Nadler after Horowitz released the preliminary results of an audit his office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the FBI submitted to a federal court in order to spy on American citizens .
“ Because of the pervasiveness and seriousness of the FISA application deficiencies — and the pending reauthorization of FISA — we renew our request that you invite Inspector General Michael Horowitz to testify at a public hearing promptly when the House returns to session , ” Jordan wrote in a letter to Nadler obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation .
( RELATED : DOJ IG Inspected 29 FBI Spy Warrants And Found Problems With All Of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems in all 29 applications selected for audit .
A memo that Horowitz sent to FBI Director Christopher Wray said FBI agents failed to complete a series of procedures — called Woods Procedures — that are in place to ensure that investigators verify every piece of evidence that is cited in FISA applications .
Horowitz began the audit as a follow-up to his investigation into the FBI ’ s surveillance of Carter Page .
That report found that FBI agents withheld information that undercut the bureau ’ s theory that Page was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disclose derogatory information regarding former British spy Christopher Steele .
The FBI cited information from Steele throughout its surveillance warrant applications .
Horowitz ’ s latest report could potentially derail Congress ’ reauthorization of several surveillance tools that the government uses to spy on foreigners and U.S. citizens .
The House struck a bipartisan deal on March 11 to reauthorize the surveillance tools after lawmakers agreed to enhance penalties and punishments for government officials who abuse the spy process .
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Rep. Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, called on House Democrats to invite Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz to testify about his investigations of the FBI’s abuse of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Rep. Jerry Nadler, the chairman of the committee, has resisted requests to invited Horowitz to testify about his office’s report of the FBI’s mishandling of surveillance against former Trump campaign aide Carter Page.
Jordan renewed his request of Nadler after Horowitz released the preliminary results of an audit his office conducted of a sample of 29 applications that the FBI submitted to a federal court in order to spy on American citizens.
“Because of the pervasiveness and seriousness of the FISA application deficiencies — and the pending reauthorization of FISA — we renew our request that you invite Inspector General Michael Horowitz to testify at a public hearing promptly when the House returns to session,” Jordan wrote in a letter to Nadler obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. (RELATED: DOJ IG Inspected 29 FBI Spy Warrants And Found Problems With All Of Them)
Horowitz’s investigators found problems in all 29 applications selected for audit. A memo that Horowitz sent to FBI Director Christopher Wray said FBI agents failed to complete a series of procedures — called Woods Procedures — that are in place to ensure that investigators verify every piece of evidence that is cited in FISA applications.
Horowitz began the audit as a follow-up to his investigation into the FBI’s surveillance of Carter Page.
That report found that FBI agents withheld information that undercut the bureau’s theory that Page was a Russian agent. Investigators also failed to disclose derogatory information regarding former British spy Christopher Steele. The FBI cited information from Steele throughout its surveillance warrant applications.
Horowitz’s latest report could potentially derail Congress’ reauthorization of several surveillance tools that the government uses to spy on foreigners and U.S. citizens.
The House struck a bipartisan deal on March 11 to reauthorize the surveillance tools after lawmakers agreed to enhance penalties and punishments for government officials who abuse the spy process. The Senate passed a 75-day extension of the surveillance laws on March 16.
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thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Here’s How Amazon’s Decision To Prioritize Coronavirus-Related Products Affects Third-Party Sellers

Here’s How Amazon’s Decision To Prioritize Coronavirus-Related Products Affects Third-Party Sellers And Small Business Supply Chains

Amazon decided to prioritize coronavirus-related , essential products over the nonessentials amid the coronavirus outbreak and temporarily halted the restocking of certain products from third-party sellers .
The March 17 decision put the restocking of baby products , household , medical , beauty , personal care , grocery , industrial , scientific and pet supplies ahead of the restocking of nonessential goods , according to CNBC .
This prioritization is expected to last until April 5 .
This decision was in response to the increased demand for these products amid the coronavirus pandemic .
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Fulfillment by Amazon ( FBA ) is a service many third-party sellers use in which Amazon packs and ships a seller ’ s items from an Amazon fulfillment center .
Sellers ship larger quantities of their inventory to Amazon and the company receives a portion of the profit from any sale .
The decision to restock only coronavirus-related products has worried some third-party sellers , according to CNBC .
Jerry Kavesh , a third-party amazon seller , told CNBC that as someone who primarily uses FBA to ship items @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kavesh sells belts , hats and cowboy boots and said that his Amazon fulfillment stock would last him three weeks , per CNBC .
“ Then it starts to become very critical , ” Kavesh told CNBC .
“ All of us , we owe people money because of the cost of doing business .
We have to pay suppliers , brands , rent , employees .
That doesn ’ t stop.
” Kavesh has also decided “ to halt new hiring , put capital expenditures on hold , and is looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Amazon To Hire 100,000 New Workers Because Of Coronavirus ) If the situation worsens , he said he would have to lay off some employees .
When asked about this decision , a spokesperson for Amazon confirmed to the Daily Caller that the company was not completely halting their ability to sell .
Amazon will continue to ship out the stock they already had from third-party sellers in their fulfillment centers .
Third-party sellers that were shipping out any kind of essential products did not experience this change at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon fulfillment centers for those that did not sell essential products was temporarily paused .
However , their ability to sell and fulfill orders themselves was not completely paused .
Amazon also posted guidance on how the seller can ship their own products while this FBA prioritization is in place .
However , Amazon announced later last week that they were going to start allowing more products into their fulfillment centers as they could “ safely ” do so .
Sellers are now also able to check at an item by item basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the Amazon spokesperson .
“ We understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on many of our selling partners , and appreciate their understanding as we implement extensive health and safety measures across our network and focus our available capacity on high-priority products that customers need and want at this time .
We know this is a change for our selling partners and are working hard to help them during this difficult time , including waiving certain fees , pausing loan repayments , providing regular updates and guidance via direct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around shipping-related performance metrics to mitigate impact on their account health , ” a spokesperson for Amazon told the Caller in a statement .
Amazon has waived two weeks of inventory storage fees in March .
The company has also waived long-term storage fees , Strategic Account Services account management fees , and Launchpad program fees in April .
Joe Stefani , president of Desert Caucus , a business that sells college merchandise , has been hit very hard since this FBA prioritization was announced .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : As Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) “ We got hit with almost a 100 % decrease of brick-and-mortar store wholesale business and even had stores coming back to us asking to do returns , ” he said .
“ Usually we have orders coming in from bookstores until the middle of April.
” Several colleges and universities across the U.S. have shut down or moved to online instruction in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak .
Stefani had to furlough a few employees at his company that handle “ outbound shipments to Amazon warehouses , ” according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to selectively bring in more products to our fulfillment centers while maintaining health and safety measures , we have launched new tools for sellers to check which products are eligible on an item-by-item basis .
We are also hiring over 100,000 positions across the U.S. to help us meet growing demand from people who need critical supplies and assist employees in our fulfillment centers , ” the spokesperson said to the Caller .
Jeff Bezos , Amazon ’ s CEO and founder , addressed the changes made to the company amid the outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 24 .
“ We ’ ve changed our logistics , transportation , supply chain , purchasing , and third-party seller processes to prioritize stocking and delivering essential items like household staples , sanitizers , baby formula , and medical supplies , ” Bezos said , according to the Amazon blog .
“ We ’ re providing a vital service to people everywhere , especially to those , like the elderly , who are most vulnerable .
People are depending on us.
” There have been 853,864 cases of coronavirus worldwide and 42,000 @ @

Amazon decided to prioritize coronavirus-related, essential products over the nonessentials amid the coronavirus outbreak and temporarily halted the restocking of certain products from third-party sellers.


thedailycaller--2020-03-31--White House Correspondent With Suspected Case Of Coronavirus Tests Negative

A White House correspondent who was suspected of contracting the coronavirus last week has tested negative , the White House Correspondents Association announced Tuesday .
“ I have just been advised that our colleague who we learned last week had a suspected case of COVID-19 has finally received test results .
They were negative .
No coronavirus , ” WHCA President Jonathan Karl said in an email to members .
The journalist has remained unnamed since the announcement of the suspected case .
The White House and WHCA have put strict measures in place to ensure no one who enters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , including measuring the temperatures of reporters and staff .
Reporters who are able to work from home are being encouraged not to attend White House briefings .
( RELATED : Ted Cruz To Stay Home In Texas For One Week After Saying He Met Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have both tested negative for the coronavirus in recent weeks after potential exposure .
Trump met with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro , whose press secretary had coronavirus at the time .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for coronavirus .
( RELATED : Rep. Paul Gosar Becomes Second Member Of Congress To Self-Quarantine After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) The news comes as dozens of members of Congress have elected to self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic .
Washington , D.C. will be implementing a stay-at-home order April 1 .

A White House correspondent who was suspected of contracting the coronavirus last week has tested negative, the White House Correspondents Association announced Tuesday.
“I have just been advised that our colleague who we learned last week had a suspected case of COVID-19 has finally received test results. They were negative. No coronavirus,” WHCA President Jonathan Karl said in an email to members.
The journalist has remained unnamed since the announcement of the suspected case. The White House and WHCA have put strict measures in place to ensure no one who enters the Brady Briefing Room is symptomatic for the coronavirus, including measuring the temperatures of reporters and staff. Reporters who are able to work from home are being encouraged not to attend White House briefings. (RELATED: Ted Cruz To Stay Home In Texas For One Week After Saying He Met Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have both tested negative for the coronavirus in recent weeks after potential exposure. Trump met with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, whose press secretary had coronavirus at the time. A member of Pence’s staff also tested positive for coronavirus. (RELATED: Rep. Paul Gosar Becomes Second Member Of Congress To Self-Quarantine After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
The news comes as dozens of members of Congress have elected to self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic. Washington, D.C. will be implementing a stay-at-home order April 1.


thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Susan Rice Bashes Pompeo Over ‘Wuhan Virus,’ Says It’s ‘Shameful For The United States To Be Race-Ba

Susan Rice Bashes Pompeo Over ‘Wuhan Virus,’ Says It’s ‘Shameful For The United States To Be Race-Baiting’

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice took aim at Secretary of State Mike Pompeo , criticizing his insistence on referring to coronavirus as the “ Wuhan Virus.
” Rice spoke to MSNBC ’ s Andrea Mitchell about the topic Tuesday , and she held nothing back .
Mitchell framed the discussion around Pompeo ’ s use of the phrase “ Wuhan Virus , ” claiming that his insistence on laying the blame for the pandemic at China ’ s feet was causing problems in other areas .
( RELATED : ‘ Nasty , Snarky Question ’ : Trump Gives CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus Briefing ) “ We ’ ve seen this after a call between President Trump and President Xi in China , but it did — the Wuhan virus meme that came from Pompeo did break up a G7 foreign ministers call last week where they couldn ’ t reach agreement on steps forward because of the insistence by the American Secretary of State that this be blamed on China , ” Mitchell explained .
“ Andrea , it ’ s shameful , ” Rice replied .
“ For the United States to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which never has a flag , can ’ t have a flag as being the provenance of one country is designed to be divisive .
It ’ s designed to stigmatize people of Asian descent and it ’ s not the way the leadership of the United States , the Secretary of State and the President of the United States ought to be behaving in the best of times , but certainly not in a crisis.
” Rice went on to say that viruses can start anywhere , referencing the 2009 outbreak of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mexico , and saying that it was unhelpful at best to focus on laying blame rather than fixing the problem at hand .
( RELATED : ‘ I Said It , Dammit !
’ : Susan Rice Calls Lindsey Graham A ‘ Piece Of Sh*t ’ ) “ It doesn ’ t serve us well .
It doesn ’ t serve the objective of squelching the virus globally , ” Rice concluded .
“ To brand it in nationalistic or xenophobic or racist terms , we all have to work together on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus effectively , eventually in the United States .
China may be able to do it on its side of the world , but if it ’ s not stamped out everywhere , it will come back , be resurgent and be our problem yet again .
So the reality of this is we have a global problem.
” Rice made no mention of the fact that China , aided by the World Health Organization and multiple media outlets , was still insisting in mid-January that the novel coronavirus could not be transmitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not address the fact that China still allows the operation of wet markets , where the virus ’ suspected bat hosts are sold as a delicacy , despite a warning from scientists in 2013 that they could be breeding the next pandemic .

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice took aim at Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, criticizing his insistence on referring to coronavirus as the “Wuhan Virus.”
Rice spoke to MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell about the topic Tuesday, and she held nothing back.
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Mitchell framed the discussion around Pompeo’s use of the phrase “Wuhan Virus,” claiming that his insistence on laying the blame for the pandemic at China’s feet was causing problems in other areas. (RELATED: ‘Nasty, Snarky Question’: Trump Gives CNN’s Jim Acosta An Earful During Coronavirus Briefing)
“We’ve seen this after a call between President Trump and President Xi in China, but it did — the Wuhan virus meme that came from Pompeo did break up a G7 foreign ministers call last week where they couldn’t reach agreement on steps forward because of the insistence by the American Secretary of State that this be blamed on China,” Mitchell explained.
“Andrea, it’s shameful,” Rice replied. “For the United States to be race-baiting and to be — a virus which never has a flag, can’t have a flag as being the provenance of one country is designed to be divisive. It’s designed to stigmatize people of Asian descent and it’s not the way the leadership of the United States, the Secretary of State and the President of the United States ought to be behaving in the best of times, but certainly not in a crisis.”
Rice went on to say that viruses can start anywhere, referencing the 2009 outbreak of the H1N1 Swine Flu that was traced to Mexico, and saying that it was unhelpful at best to focus on laying blame rather than fixing the problem at hand. (RELATED: ‘I Said It, Dammit!’: Susan Rice Calls Lindsey Graham A ‘Piece Of Sh*t’)
“It doesn’t serve us well. It doesn’t serve the objective of squelching the virus globally,” Rice concluded. “To brand it in nationalistic or xenophobic or racist terms, we all have to work together on this. We can stamp out this virus effectively, eventually in the United States. China may be able to do it on its side of the world, but if it’s not stamped out everywhere, it will come back, be resurgent and be our problem yet again. So the reality of this is we have a global problem.”
Rice made no mention of the fact that China, aided by the World Health Organization and multiple media outlets, was still insisting in mid-January that the novel coronavirus could not be transmitted from person to person. She also did not address the fact that China still allows the operation of wet markets, where the virus’ suspected bat hosts are sold as a delicacy, despite a warning from scientists in 2013 that they could be breeding the next pandemic.


thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Anna Kendrick Proves Once Again She’s The Best With Tweet During Coronavirus Outbreak

Anna Kendrick once again proved she ’ s one of the greatest in Hollywood with her tweet about self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak .
“ I guess I ’ ll never be able to lie to myself again about all the shit I would do if I just had the time , ” the 34-year-old actress shared in a post on Twitter to her millions of followers on Monday .
( RELATED : Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) The “ Pitch Perfect ” star ‘ s tweet is one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her Twitter account .
( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) Here ’ s one from a few weeks back that we would be remiss not to share .
“ Authority figures talking about how face touching is so dangerous and unclean , ” the “ Twilight ” star wrote .
“ Like , are you TRYING to make it my new fetish ?
” Despite the seriousness of the pandemic , personally I really appreciate these kind of tid bits from entertainers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ self-isolated from our family and friends in hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19 .

Anna Kendrick once again proved she’s one of the greatest in Hollywood with her tweet about self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
“I guess I’ll never be able to lie to myself again about all the shit I would do if I just had the time,” the 34-year-old actress shared in a post on Twitter to her millions of followers on Monday. (RELATED: Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
I guess I’ll never be able to lie to myself again about all the shit I would do if I just had the time. — Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) March 30, 2020
The “Pitch Perfect” star‘s tweet is one of just many gems that can be found on her Twitter account. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
Here’s one from a few weeks back that we would be remiss not to share.
“Authority figures talking about how face touching is so dangerous and unclean,” the “Twilight” star wrote. “Like, are you TRYING to make it my new fetish?”
Authority figures talking about how face touching is so dangerous and unclean. Like, are you TRYING to make it my new fetish? — Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) March 5, 2020
Despite the seriousness of the pandemic, personally I really appreciate these kind of tid bits from entertainers to keep us going as we all remain self-isolated from our family and friends in hopes of stopping the spread of COVID-19.


thedailycaller--2020-03-31--REPORT: Chris Meloni Set To Return As ‘SVU’ Character Elliot Stabler In New NBC Show

Actor Chris Meloni is reportedly set to bring back his famous “ Law & Order : Special Victims Unit ” character , Elliot Stabler .
Meloni ’ s character will appear on a new Dick Wolf drama series , according to a report published Tuesday by Deadline .
The new show will feature 13 episodes and be a spin-off of the beloved “ SVU ” show .
The new show will focus on the NYPD organized crime unit led by Stabler ( Meloni ) .
The TV show will be set in New York , so maybe “ SVU ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see crossovers between the two shows .
A reunion with Stabler and “ SVU ” star Olivia Benson ( Mariska Hargitay ) would be something I ’ d pay a lot of money to watch .
Meloni starred alongside Hargitay for the first 12 seasons of “ SVU ” and his character was written into retirement when he left the show in 2011 .
Meloni went on to appear in “ True Blood , ” “ The Handmaid ’ s Tale , ” and “ Surviving Jack.
” ( RELATED : Crew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Special Victims Unit Dies Of Coronavirus ) However , Stabler belongs in Wolf ’ s NYPD world and I ’ m so happy he ’ s found his way back there .
It ’ ll be interesting to see if we get any look into his family life in the new series and I wonder just how many cross-over episodes they could pull out of this new show .

Actor Chris Meloni is reportedly set to bring back his famous “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” character, Elliot Stabler.
Meloni’s character will appear on a new Dick Wolf drama series, according to a report published Tuesday by Deadline. The new show will feature 13 episodes and be a spin-off of the beloved “SVU” show.
Dick Wolf coming through ???? @Chris_Meloni to star as Elliot Stabler in Law & Order: SVU spinoff https://t.co/hEpDN6ojui pic.twitter.com/YnWpOdhG7m — TV Guide (@TVGuide) March 31, 2020
The new show will focus on the NYPD organized crime unit led by Stabler (Meloni). The TV show will be set in New York, so maybe “SVU” lovers, like myself, will get to see crossovers between the two shows. A reunion with Stabler and “SVU” star Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) would be something I’d pay a lot of money to watch.
Meloni starred alongside Hargitay for the first 12 seasons of “SVU” and his character was written into retirement when he left the show in 2011.
Meloni went on to appear in “True Blood,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and “Surviving Jack.” (RELATED: Crew Member Of ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Dies Of Coronavirus)
However, Stabler belongs in Wolf’s NYPD world and I’m so happy he’s found his way back there. It’ll be interesting to see if we get any look into his family life in the new series and I wonder just how many cross-over episodes they could pull out of this new show.


thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Kids’ Networks Celebrate Transgender People Through #TransDayOfVisibility

Cable television channels designed for children tweeted Tuesday in support of the transgender community .
Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network announced @ @ @ @ @ transgender people by promoting the Transgender Day of Visibility hashtag .
“ Today is International @ @ @ @ @ tweeted Tuesday .
“ We ’ re celebrating transgender people around the world and the @ @ @ @ @ their truth.
” Twitter users responded to the tweets with mixed reactions , with many @ @ @ @ @ responding to Cartoon Network ’ s tweet referenced a 40 % suicide rate for transgender @ @ @ @ @ “ Le 40 % suicide rate has arrived.
” Cartoon Network celebrates you being authentically @ @ @ @ @ ?
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Cable television channels designed for children tweeted Tuesday in support of the transgender community.
Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network announced Tuesday that they are celebrating transgender people by promoting the Transgender Day of Visibility hashtag.
“Today is International #TransDayOfVisibility,” Nickelodeon tweeted Tuesday. “We’re celebrating transgender people around the world and the courage it takes to live their truth.”
Twitter users responded to the tweets with mixed reactions, with many expressing outrage.
“Leave the kids alone,” media analyst Mark Dice replied to Nickelodeon.
Leave the kids alone! — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) March 31, 2020
Multiple users responding to Cartoon Network’s tweet referenced a 40% suicide rate for transgender people with comments such as “Le 40% suicide rate has arrived.”
Cartoon Network celebrates you being authentically you ????????
#TransgenderDayofVisibility #cartoonnetwork #beyou pic.twitter.com/1fjh1oxfON
— Cartoon Network (@cartoonnetwork) March 31, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-03-31--REPORT: Alcohol Sales Increase 55% In America Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Alcohol sales are through the roof amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that Nielsen data indicated alcohol sales were up 55 % for the week ending March 21 .
Beer increased 42 % and wine was up 66 % .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) How much were alcohol sales up online ?
Sales were up a staggering 243 % , according to the same data !
This right here is why America won ’ t lose to the coronavirus .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surrender to anything .
The coronavirus forces all to stay home ?
That ’ s fine .
We ’ re not going to get into a rut .
We ’ re going to just crack open a few cold beers and roll with the punches .
You can ’ t have a frown when you ’ re day drinking away the pandemic !
I ’ d be lying to you all if I said I haven ’ t enjoyed a few adult beverages along the way .
After all , I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Day 19 of this new lifestyle !
You ’ re out of your mind if you don ’ t think I ’ m not drinking a few beers to get through this international crisis .
We ’ ll have to see if the numbers continue to go up and sales continue to remain strong .
Something tells me that as long as people are stuck up , the booze will keep on flowing !
Let us know in the comments if you ’ ve had a few drinks while riding this wave of @ @

Alcohol sales are through the roof amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that Nielsen data indicated alcohol sales were up 55% for the week ending March 21. Beer increased 42% and wine was up 66%. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
How much were alcohol sales up online? Sales were up a staggering 243%, according to the same data!
This right here is why America won’t lose to the coronavirus. These numbers are proof that America refuses to surrender to anything.
The coronavirus forces all to stay home? That’s fine. We’re not going to get into a rut. We’re going to just crack open a few cold beers and roll with the punches.
You can’t have a frown when you’re day drinking away the pandemic!
I’d be lying to you all if I said I haven’t enjoyed a few adult beverages along the way. After all, I’m on day 19 of coronavirus isolation!
Day 19 of this new lifestyle! You’re out of your mind if you don’t think I’m not drinking a few beers to get through this international crisis.
Last night under the cover of darkness, we made a beer run amid the carnage around us. I’m happy to report we made it back, but we did lose a man (his girlfriend demanded he isolate with her). I will drink these to honor this country and the sacrifices we’re making. pic.twitter.com/ShVVnlHNgf — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) March 25, 2020
We’ll have to see if the numbers continue to go up and sales continue to remain strong. Something tells me that as long as people are stuck up, the booze will keep on flowing!
Let us know in the comments if you’ve had a few drinks while riding this wave of chaos!


thedailycaller--2020-03-31--Alec Baldwin Uses His Foundation Twitter Account To Call Trump The Real ‘Virus’

Actor Alec Baldwin used his foundation ’ s Twitter account Tuesday to attack President Donald Trump , suggesting that he was the real “ virus.
” While millions of Americans worry about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic — many of them either sheltering in place in their homes or continuing to work at increased risk to their own health — Baldwin ’ s tweet appeared to claim that the real problem was Trump .
( RELATED : Mike Rowe Says There ’ s ‘ No Such Thing Right Now As A Non-Essential Worker ’ ) “ The virus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The vaccine arrives in November , ” Baldwin tweeted .
The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin Foundation is , according to the brief Twitter bio , an organization that is dedicated to “ supporting the arts + artists , amateur + professional.
” And while most of the foundation ’ s Twitter feed is dedicated to the performing arts , Baldwin has used it several times in recent days to attack the president , calling him a “ psycho ” and claiming that he would get people killed .
Baldwin also took aim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Burnett , effectively blaming him for Trump winning the presidency .
Baldwin has a verified personal Twitter account that has been used only rarely since November of 2017 , when he announced that he would no longer post there due to the “ current climate .
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Actor Alec Baldwin used his foundation’s Twitter account Tuesday to attack President Donald Trump, suggesting that he was the real “virus.”
While millions of Americans worry about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic — many of them either sheltering in place in their homes or continuing to work at increased risk to their own health — Baldwin’s tweet appeared to claim that the real problem was Trump. (RELATED: Mike Rowe Says There’s ‘No Such Thing Right Now As A Non-Essential Worker’)
“The virus in the US began in January of 2017. The vaccine arrives in November,” Baldwin tweeted.
The virus in the US began in January of 2017.
The vaccine arrives in November. — HABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) March 31, 2020
The Hilaria and Alec Baldwin Foundation is, according to the brief Twitter bio, an organization that is dedicated to “supporting the arts + artists, amateur + professional.”
And while most of the foundation’s Twitter feed is dedicated to the performing arts, Baldwin has used it several times in recent days to attack the president, calling him a “psycho” and claiming that he would get people killed.
Trump says lockdown NY.
He says many NYers r headed 2 Florida. “Can’t have that,” he said.
Like a guy yelling fire so he gets a seat in a theatre.
U ppl who thought he was a leader, not just some cut out from a VERY SHITTY tv show.
He’s a psycho.
+ he’s gonna kill a lot of ppl. — HABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) March 28, 2020
Baldwin also took aim at “The Apprentice” creator Mark Burnett, effectively blaming him for Trump winning the presidency.
And let’s thank that genius @MarkBurnettTV for all of this.
A $ grabbing Hollywood whore who pushed this idiot down America’s throat.
Thank you, Mark Burnett. You idiot. — HABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) March 28, 2020
Baldwin has a verified personal Twitter account that has been used only rarely since November of 2017, when he announced that he would no longer post there due to the “current climate.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Larry David Calls Out The ‘Idiots’ Not Listening To Social Distancing Advice During The Coronavirus

Larry David Calls Out The ‘Idiots’ Not Listening To Social Distancing Advice During The Coronavirus Crisis

Legendary comedian Larry David made it crystal clear he wants people to stay home amid the coronavirus crisis .
With the virus spreading across America and the stakes pretty well known , you ’ d think everyone would be doing their part to stay safe .
Unfortunately , some people aren ’ t , and the “ Curb Your Enthusiasm ” star has had enough .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I basically want to address the idiots out there , and you know who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out … I don ’ t know what you ’ re doing .
You ’ re socializing too close .
It ’ s not good … Go home !
Watch TV .
That ’ s my advice to you , ” the iconic comedian begged in the PSA tweeted by the Office of the Governor of California .
You can watch his full comments below .
I couldn ’ t agree more .
I couldn ’ t agree more if I tried .
It truly is the guys named David leading the fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the legendary comedian .
At this point , you ’ re just being an idiot on purpose if you don ’ t do your part to win this war .
We ’ re at war , folks !
Would you be walking around outside if enemy bombers were attacking us ?
Hell no .
So , why are you all walking around when a virus is attacking us !
It makes no sense , and it ’ s time for some people to start using their brain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fight .
He ’ s 100 % correct , and I hope you all listen to a bit of his advice .

Legendary comedian Larry David made it crystal clear he wants people to stay home amid the coronavirus crisis.
With the virus spreading across America and the stakes pretty well known, you’d think everyone would be doing their part to stay safe. Unfortunately, some people aren’t, and the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star has had enough. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“I basically want to address the idiots out there, and you know who you are. You’re going out … I don’t know what you’re doing. You’re socializing too close. It’s not good … Go home! Watch TV. That’s my advice to you,” the iconic comedian begged in the PSA tweeted by the Office of the Governor of California.
You can watch his full comments below.
“You’re hurting old people like me. Well, not me… I’ll never see you.” Larry David wants everyone to stay home to protect older Californians from #COVID19!
He does not do these things.
Listen to Larry.#StayHomeSaveLiveshttps://t.co/snYe5v55Rw pic.twitter.com/C5cKOaAufE — Office of the Governor of California (@CAgovernor) March 31, 2020
I couldn’t agree more. I couldn’t agree more if I tried. It truly is the guys named David leading the fight against coronavirus, and I’m happy to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the legendary comedian.
At this point, you’re just being an idiot on purpose if you don’t do your part to win this war. We’re at war, folks!
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Would you be walking around outside if enemy bombers were attacking us? Hell no. So, why are you all walking around when a virus is attacking us!
It makes no sense, and it’s time for some people to start using their brain.
“This is not the time to be selfish”: Coach O tells Louisiana residents to help each other, make smart choices during coronavirus outbreak https://t.co/lfdOArai1e pic.twitter.com/jnkm3iPdLD — WBRZ News (@WBRZ) March 18, 2020
Props to Larry David for getting involved in the fight. He’s 100% correct, and I hope you all listen to a bit of his advice.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Adam Baldwin On Surviving Coronavirus And Hollywood

On today ’ s edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we continue our interviews with people from around the @ @ @ @ @ on how the coronavirus is impacting life in America .
Today we talk with actor @ @ @ @ @ brain about life as a conservative in Hollywood , who may have snuck a Rush @ @ @ @ @ dressing on “ The Last Ship , ” his favorite roles , auditions blown , @ @ @ @ @ the height of his powers , and how golf and tennis should be the perfect @ @ @ @ @ country .
Today ’ s podcast is sponsored by CBD Oil from Ancient Life Oil @ @ @ @ @ !
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On today’s edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we continue our interviews with people from around the country to get different perspectives on how the coronavirus is impacting life in America. Today we talk with actor Adam Baldwin and pick his brain about life as a conservative in Hollywood, who may have snuck a Rush Limbaugh book in a set dressing on “The Last Ship,” his favorite roles, auditions blown, working with Mr T. at the height of his powers and how golf and tennis should be the perfect activities for a socially distancing country.(RELATED: William Shatner Blasts ‘Social Justice Warriors’)
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thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Senior Advisor To Anti-Trump Super PAC The Lincoln Project Calls Trump ‘Retarded’

Sophia Nelson , a senior advisor to The Lincoln Project and “ frequent CNN pundit , ” responded to a tweet from Rick Wilson criticizing President Donald Trump for his early response to the coronavirus pandemic by calling the president “ retarded.
” Nelson , a former Republican and self described “ award-winning journalist , ” later deleted the tweet after a swift bipartisan backlash .
The Lincoln Project is an anti-Trump Republican super PAC formed by George Conway , Steve Schmidt , John Weaver and Rick Wilson .
It is dedicated to “ defeating President Trump and Trumpism at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Kevin Cramer came under fire last week after he responded “ she ’ s retarded ” to a clip of Speaker Nancy Pelosi posted on Twitter by the Daily Caller .
He quickly apologized and attributed it to a typo , saying he meant to write “ she ’ s ridiculous.
” The Lincoln Project ’ s official Twitter account slammed Cramer for using the word , calling it “ beyond reprehensible ” and encouraged their followers to call his office and “ tell him what you think.
” The Lincoln Project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comment .

Sophia Nelson, a senior advisor to The Lincoln Project and “frequent CNN pundit,” responded to a tweet from Rick Wilson criticizing President Donald Trump for his early response to the coronavirus pandemic by calling the president “retarded.”
Nelson, a former Republican and self described “award-winning journalist,” later deleted the tweet after a swift bipartisan backlash.
I will delete the tweet cause you guys just can’t help yourselves! I respect your concern. https://t.co/GPOC8t4C0N — Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) March 31, 2020
I want everyone to see this tweet below! It’s all how you come at people. Evan got my attention because he made me pause and go: oh! Wait! I get it. Not the meaning I intended but I see his point. I deleted it. Then came the nasty ass twitter bully mob! My block game is strong! https://t.co/GPOC8t4C0N — Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) April 1, 2020
The Lincoln Project is an anti-Trump Republican super PAC formed by George Conway, Steve Schmidt, John Weaver and Rick Wilson. It is dedicated to “defeating President Trump and Trumpism at the ballot box.”
Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer came under fire last week after he responded “she’s retarded” to a clip of Speaker Nancy Pelosi posted on Twitter by the Daily Caller. He quickly apologized and attributed it to a typo, saying he meant to write “she’s ridiculous.”
The Lincoln Project’s official Twitter account slammed Cramer for using the word, calling it “beyond reprehensible” and encouraged their followers to call his office and “tell him what you think.”
Call @SenKevinCramer and tell him what you think. This is beyond reprehensible. https://t.co/aKqhPMQbeb — The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) March 25, 2020
The Lincoln Project has not responded to a request for comment.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--FACT CHECK: Did F. Scott Fitzgerald Pen This Letter While Quarantined During The Spanish Influenza?

A Facebook post purportedly shows the text of a letter written by author F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1920 during the Spanish Influenza pandemic .
The letter is a satirical work written in March 2020 .
One of the deadliest disease outbreaks in human history , the Spanish Influenza pandemic lasted from 1918 to 1919 .
The outbreak is estimated to have killed more than 25 million people worldwide .
The Facebook post includes a letter supposedly written by Fitzgerald to someone named “ Rosemary ” during a stay in southern France amid that pandemic .
The purported letter discusses Fitzgerald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic and also mentions his contemporary Ernest Hemingway .
“ Even the bars , as I told Hemingway , but to that he punched me in the stomach , to which I asked if he had washed his hands , ” the alleged letter says .
“ He hadn ’ t .
He is much the denier , that one .
Why , he considers the virus to be just influenza.
” The letter wasn ’ t actually written by Fitzgerald .
Instead , it is a work of satire published on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 13 .
The parody letter , written by author Nick Farriella , has even been highlighted by the official F. Scott Fitzgerald Facebook page , which is managed by his publisher and his estate .
( RELATED : ‘ Write Drunk , Edit Sober ’ — Did Ernest Hemingway Give This Writing Advice ? )
“ It was never intended to be taken as real , ” Farriella told Reuters .
“ I ’ d like to think that people have responded to the optimistic sentiment of the message .
That in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of true and untrue was blurred by the need for hope .
I think that was something that was at the core of Fitzgerald ’ s life and work , an unwavering faith in better things to come.
” The “ Rosemary ” addressed in the satirical letter is likely a nod to Rosemary Hoyt , a fiction character in Fitzgerald ’ s 1934 novel “ Tender Is The Night .
”

A Facebook post purportedly shows the text of a letter written by author F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1920 during the Spanish Influenza pandemic.
Verdict: False
The letter is a satirical work written in March 2020.
Fact Check:
One of the deadliest disease outbreaks in human history, the Spanish Influenza pandemic lasted from 1918 to 1919. The outbreak is estimated to have killed more than 25 million people worldwide.
The Facebook post includes a letter supposedly written by Fitzgerald to someone named “Rosemary” during a stay in southern France amid that pandemic. The purported letter discusses Fitzgerald’s feelings about the Spanish Influenza pandemic and also mentions his contemporary Ernest Hemingway.
“Even the bars, as I told Hemingway, but to that he punched me in the stomach, to which I asked if he had washed his hands,” the alleged letter says. “He hadn’t. He is much the denier, that one. Why, he considers the virus to be just influenza.”
The letter wasn’t actually written by Fitzgerald. Instead, it is a work of satire published on the website McSweeney’s Internet Tendency on March 13. The parody letter, written by author Nick Farriella, has even been highlighted by the official F. Scott Fitzgerald Facebook page, which is managed by his publisher and his estate. (RELATED: ‘Write Drunk, Edit Sober’ — Did Ernest Hemingway Give This Writing Advice?)
“It was never intended to be taken as real,” Farriella told Reuters. “I’d like to think that people have responded to the optimistic sentiment of the message. That in these seemingly dark times, the line of true and untrue was blurred by the need for hope. I think that was something that was at the core of Fitzgerald’s life and work, an unwavering faith in better things to come.”
The “Rosemary” addressed in the satirical letter is likely a nod to Rosemary Hoyt, a fiction character in Fitzgerald’s 1934 novel “Tender Is The Night.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims Illinois Banned The Sale Of Alcohol

An image shared on Facebook claims Illinois banned the sale of beer and other alcohol starting on March 30 .
The Illinois government did not ban the sale of alcohol starting on March 30 .
The alleged news article comes from a prank news website .
Screen grabs of alleged news articles about bans on alcohol sales have been circulating widely amid state and local governments issuing orders to close non-essential businesses to curb the spread of the new coronavirus .
This particular post makes the claim that Illinois banned the sale of beer and other alcohol starting March 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pritzker announced on Sunday , under the request of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot , that all beer and alcohol sales be temporarily suspended until further notice.
” But Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker has not announced a measure to that effect at any point .
Had he done so , it would have been picked up by local media outlets , yet none have reported on it .
The Daily Caller previously debunked the claim that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot banned the sale of alcohol in Cook County .
The Illinois Liquor Control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the statewide alcohol ban on March 30 .
( RELATED : Will Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Ban The Sale Of Alcohol Starting In April ? )
“ This bulletin shall serve to dispel all rumors that have circulated regarding alcohol sales in Illinois , ” reads the statement .
“ Alcohol sales will continue throughout ( and beyond the Governor ’ s Emergency Declaration.
” Pritzker issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 21 that also required all non-essential businesses to cease operations in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell “ alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages ” are considered essential businesses and are “ encouraged to remain open , ” according to the executive order .
The article URL directs users to Channel22news.com , a website that allows users to create their own news stories for the purpose of pranks .
Articles created on the website feature an image of a clown and encourage page visitors to “ create a story & trick your friends !
” Though the prank website makes clear that it is satirical in nature , the image shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a similar warning , it portrays the claim as a real news story .

An image shared on Facebook claims Illinois banned the sale of beer and other alcohol starting on March 30.
Verdict: False
The Illinois government did not ban the sale of alcohol starting on March 30. The alleged news article comes from a prank news website.
Fact Check:
Screen grabs of alleged news articles about bans on alcohol sales have been circulating widely amid state and local governments issuing orders to close non-essential businesses to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
This particular post makes the claim that Illinois banned the sale of beer and other alcohol starting March 30, saying, “Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced on Sunday, under the request of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, that all beer and alcohol sales be temporarily suspended until further notice.”
But Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not announced a measure to that effect at any point. Had he done so, it would have been picked up by local media outlets, yet none have reported on it. The Daily Caller previously debunked the claim that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot banned the sale of alcohol in Cook County.
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission released a statement addressing rumors of the statewide alcohol ban on March 30. (RELATED: Will Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Ban The Sale Of Alcohol Starting In April?)
“This bulletin shall serve to dispel all rumors that have circulated regarding alcohol sales in Illinois,” reads the statement. “Alcohol sales will continue throughout (and beyond the Governor’s Emergency Declaration.”
Pritzker issued a statewide stay-at-home order on March 21 that also required all non-essential businesses to cease operations in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Illinois. However, establishments that sell “alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages” are considered essential businesses and are “encouraged to remain open,” according to the executive order.
The article URL directs users to Channel22news.com, a website that allows users to create their own news stories for the purpose of pranks. Articles created on the website feature an image of a clown and encourage page visitors to “create a story & trick your friends!”
Though the prank website makes clear that it is satirical in nature, the image shared on Facebook not only fails to issue a similar warning, it portrays the claim as a real news story.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--‘This Is Mind Boggling’: Arlington Store Owner Defends Employee Jailed For Shooting Masked Burglars

An Arlington , Virginia smoke shop owner defended a jailed employee who could face decades in prison for firing his weapon at a group of masked burglars , wounding one .
Hamzeh Abusharia , 33 , was sleeping in a back room of Arlington Smoke Shop when he was awakened early Sunday morning by three masked juvenile suspects who had broken in to “ steal cash and merchandise , ” WJLA reported .
Abusharia grabbed a gun and , according to police : “ opened the door to the sales floor and discharged the weapon , striking one juvenile subject @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room but reentered the sales floor and discharged his weapon again as the subjects were attempting to flee the business.
” Abushariah reportedly faces charges of malicious wounding , violation of a protective order and reckless handling of a firearm .
Jowan Zuber , the store ’ s owner , spoke out on Tuesday night ’ s edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” “ They had broken into the store , three men with masks on , ” said Zuber , describing the incident to Fox News host Tucker Carlson .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they broke the window it sounded like a car smashing into the store .
Hamzeh , the employee , he said it sounded like a shotgun , and when he woke up he said he just reached for the pistol … ” “ When police came , we thought we were in the right , ” Zuber added , accusing police of “ treating us like we ’ re the ones who caused the harm.
” “ It ’ s very sad for America today as American citizens practice their Second Amendment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Zuber .
“ Do you know what the police officers told him ?
‘ Why didn ’ t you run out the back door ? '
” “ This is very sad , ” he continued .
“ I was born in Arlington , I pay taxes .
The gun is registered .
Everything is perfect .
But I can ’ t believe as American citizens , we are being treated like this .
And this gets the criminals out there [ thinking that ] ‘ Hey , we can go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and guess what , people got to run out the back door.
’ This is mind-boggling.
” ( RELATED : ‘ I ’ m Sorry To Inflict That Upon You ’ : Tucker Apologizes To Audience After ‘ Last Gun Control Debate ’ With Former Clinton Pollster ) “ I can ’ t remember a story that has made me as mad as this one and I appreciate you so clearly describing what happened , ” Carlson said .
“ I wish I knew that cop ’ s name because he should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arlington Commonwealth ’ s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti defended the charges in a statement to ABC7 : “ I can not ethically discuss an ongoing investigation because doing so would not only risk compromising our work but also unfairly impede on the rights of the accused and interfere with the investigation , ” the statement read .
“ Suffice it to say , there is evidence we are not at liberty to share that support the charges , the decision was not made lightly , and we ask the public not to rush to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live investigation .
”

An Arlington, Virginia smoke shop owner defended a jailed employee who could face decades in prison for firing his weapon at a group of masked burglars, wounding one.
Hamzeh Abusharia, 33, was sleeping in a back room of Arlington Smoke Shop when he was awakened early Sunday morning by three masked juvenile suspects who had broken in to “steal cash and merchandise,” WJLA reported. Abusharia grabbed a gun and, according to police: “opened the door to the sales floor and discharged the weapon, striking one juvenile subject. The employee retreated to the back room but reentered the sales floor and discharged his weapon again as the subjects were attempting to flee the business.”
Abushariah reportedly faces charges of malicious wounding, violation of a protective order and reckless handling of a firearm.
Jowan Zuber, the store’s owner, spoke out on Tuesday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
WATCH:
“They had broken into the store, three men with masks on,” said Zuber, describing the incident to Fox News host Tucker Carlson. “The neighbor up the stairs said when they broke the window it sounded like a car smashing into the store. Hamzeh, the employee, he said it sounded like a shotgun, and when he woke up he said he just reached for the pistol …”
“When police came, we thought we were in the right,” Zuber added, accusing police of “treating us like we’re the ones who caused the harm.”
“It’s very sad for America today as American citizens practice their Second Amendment to protect the store and their lives,” said Zuber. “Do you know what the police officers told him? ‘Why didn’t you run out the back door?'”
“This is very sad,” he continued. “I was born in Arlington, I pay taxes. The gun is registered. Everything is perfect. But I can’t believe as American citizens, we are being treated like this. And this gets the criminals out there [thinking that] ‘Hey, we can go rob stuff, kill people, hurt people and guess what, people got to run out the back door.’ This is mind-boggling.” (RELATED: ‘I’m Sorry To Inflict That Upon You’: Tucker Apologizes To Audience After ‘Last Gun Control Debate’ With Former Clinton Pollster)
“I can’t remember a story that has made me as mad as this one and I appreciate you so clearly describing what happened,” Carlson said. “I wish I knew that cop’s name because he should be ashamed of what he said.”
Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti defended the charges in a statement to ABC7:
“I cannot ethically discuss an ongoing investigation because doing so would not only risk compromising our work but also unfairly impede on the rights of the accused and interfere with the investigation,” the statement read. “Suffice it to say, there is evidence we are not at liberty to share that support the charges, the decision was not made lightly, and we ask the public not to rush to judgment on what is very much a live investigation.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Tucker Carlson Airs Report Claiming Coronavirus ‘Probably Originated From A Laboratory In Wuhan’

Tucker Carlson aired a report Tuesday claiming that the novel coronavirus most likely originated in a Wuhan laboratory .
Despite previous reports that coronavirus had been traced to bats , most likely the kind that could be found in wet markets like the one in Wuhan , a new report from Botao Xiao and Lei Xiao of the South China University of Technology suggests that there ’ s a more likely scenario — a leak from a lab .
“ You might think that the World Health Organization , a group that got 58 million of your tax dollars last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrests doctors and lies about deadly new diseases , ” Carlson began .
“ But no .
Like so many organizations they are lapdogs for the powerful , and that means their real job is sucking up to the Chinese government.
” ( RELATED : ‘ He Drove To Mar-a-Lago ’ : Meghan McCain Praises Tucker Carlson For Getting Trump To ‘ Believe In This Virus ’ ) Carlson went on to cite the report — which he conceded that he couldn ’ t independently confirm or endorse — noting that the information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The report detailed the tracing of COVID-19 to the intermediate horseshoe bat — a bat that they confirmed was not available at the Wuhan wet market and did not live locally .
In fact , the report noted that native populations were no closer than 600 miles away from the first known cases , making a natural transmission from bat to human appear more unlikely .
The only place those particular bats existed locally was inside a research facility — which was just several hundred yards from the Wuhan wet market — and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the coronavirus pandemic had likely been the result of a leak from the lab : “ The killer coronavirus probably originated from a laboratory in Wuhan.
” Carlson went on to attack American media outlets for failing to cover the story , in spite of the fact that the report had been publicly available for nearly two months .
“ A post on the National Institutes of Health website , written by NIH Director Francis Collins himself , dismisses any such speculation as ‘ outrageous.
’ Keep in mind , NIH is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diseases like this one not running interference for hostile foreign governments .
This is how they are spending their time as Americans die in the middle of a global pandemic .
And still , no one address the substance of the claims , ” Carlson concluded .

Tucker Carlson aired a report Tuesday claiming that the novel coronavirus most likely originated in a Wuhan laboratory.
Despite previous reports that coronavirus had been traced to bats, most likely the kind that could be found in wet markets like the one in Wuhan, a new report from Botao Xiao and Lei Xiao of the South China University of Technology suggests that there’s a more likely scenario — a leak from a lab.
WATCH:
“You might think that the World Health Organization, a group that got 58 million of your tax dollars last year, might care that a government arrests doctors and lies about deadly new diseases,” Carlson began. “But no. Like so many organizations they are lapdogs for the powerful, and that means their real job is sucking up to the Chinese government.” (RELATED: ‘He Drove To Mar-a-Lago’: Meghan McCain Praises Tucker Carlson For Getting Trump To ‘Believe In This Virus’)
Carlson went on to cite the report — which he conceded that he couldn’t independently confirm or endorse — noting that the information was at least worthy of consideration.
The report detailed the tracing of COVID-19 to the intermediate horseshoe bat — a bat that they confirmed was not available at the Wuhan wet market and did not live locally. In fact, the report noted that native populations were no closer than 600 miles away from the first known cases, making a natural transmission from bat to human appear more unlikely.
The only place those particular bats existed locally was inside a research facility — which was just several hundred yards from the Wuhan wet market — and the paper’s ultimate conclusion was that the coronavirus pandemic had likely been the result of a leak from the lab: “The killer coronavirus probably originated from a laboratory in Wuhan.”
Carlson went on to attack American media outlets for failing to cover the story, in spite of the fact that the report had been publicly available for nearly two months.
“A post on the National Institutes of Health website, written by NIH Director Francis Collins himself, dismisses any such speculation as ‘outrageous.’ Keep in mind, NIH is supposed to be keeping you safe from diseases like this one not running interference for hostile foreign governments. This is how they are spending their time as Americans die in the middle of a global pandemic. And still, no one address the substance of the claims,” Carlson concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--FACT CHECK: Is The British Government Sending People Fines Via Text For Violating Coronavirus Stay-A

FACT CHECK: Is The British Government Sending People Fines Via Text For Violating Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Rules?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a text message from the U.K. government issuing a fine to someone who left their home multiple times in a day .
The bottom text message is fake .
The U.K. government is not sending text messages notifying people of fines they have incurred for violating the stay-at-home order .
On March 23 , British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered people not to leave their homes except for limited purposes , including shopping for food and medicine and exercising once a daily , in an effort to curb the spread of the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would send a text message to people throughout the country informing them of these rules .
The viral Facebook post contains two text messages allegedly sent by the British government .
The top text message matches the real one sent to U.K. residents with registered phone numbers .
“ GOV.UK CORONAVIRUS ALERT , ” reads the authentic text message .
“ New rules in force now : you must stay at home .
More info & Exceptions at gov.uk/coronavirus Stay at home .
Protect the NHS .
Save lives.
” The second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the post to the sender “ UK_Gov , ” was not sent by the British government , however .
( RELATED : Does This Photo Show Tom Hanks Quarantined In Australia With Wilson The Volleyball ? )
“ You have been out of your house three times today , you are in breach of government guidelines , ” it reads .
“ Your £30 fine will automatically be added to your bill.
” The British government stated in a March 25 Facebook post that only a one text message identical to the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government has sent out only one text message on new rules about staying at home to prevent the spread of # coronavirus ( see below ) , ” reads the Facebook post .
“ If you see others claiming to be from UK Government , they are false.
” Individuals who break the stay-at-home order rules may receive an on-the-spot fine of £60 from police officers , though that fine can go down to £30 if paid within two weeks , according to the U.K. government ’ s website .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a text message from the U.K. government issuing a fine to someone who left their home multiple times in a day.
Verdict: False
The bottom text message is fake. The U.K. government is not sending text messages notifying people of fines they have incurred for violating the stay-at-home order.
Fact Check:
On March 23, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered people not to leave their homes except for limited purposes, including shopping for food and medicine and exercising once a daily, in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. The U.K. government said that it would send a text message to people throughout the country informing them of these rules.
The viral Facebook post contains two text messages allegedly sent by the British government. The top text message matches the real one sent to U.K. residents with registered phone numbers.
“GOV.UK CORONAVIRUS ALERT,” reads the authentic text message. “New rules in force now: you must stay at home. More info & Exceptions at gov.uk/coronavirus Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives.”
The second text message, though also attributed in the post to the sender “UK_Gov,” was not sent by the British government, however. (RELATED: Does This Photo Show Tom Hanks Quarantined In Australia With Wilson The Volleyball?)
“You have been out of your house three times today, you are in breach of government guidelines,” it reads. “Your £30 fine will automatically be added to your bill.”
The British government stated in a March 25 Facebook post that only a one text message identical to the top one had been sent.
“UK Government has sent out only one text message on new rules about staying at home to prevent the spread of #coronavirus (see below),” reads the Facebook post. “If you see others claiming to be from UK Government, they are false.”
Individuals who break the stay-at-home order rules may receive an on-the-spot fine of £60 from police officers, though that fine can go down to £30 if paid within two weeks, according to the U.K. government’s website.