thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Media Dismisses Notion That Coronavirus May Have Originated In A Lab

Numerous reports have touched on the possibility that the novel coronavirus originated in a lab in Wuhan , China .
President Donald Trump suggested during an interview with Fox News ’ s Bret Baier May 3 that the White House will release a “ very conclusive ” report that will give evidence about how the virus originally leaked out of China ’ s Wuhan Institute of Virology .
The majority of those in the U.S. intelligence community agencies also believe that the novel coronavirus is natural and accidentally leaked out of the lab in China , according to an exclusive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foundation May 2 .
Most , though not all , of the 17 agencies that make up the intelligence community have this belief , a senior intelligence official told the DCNF .
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence also said in a statement April 30 that the IC is looking into the possibility that COVID-19 came from a lab leak .
It is not believed that the novel coronavirus is “ manmade or genetically modified , ” the statement added .
( RELATED : US Intelligence Community Confirms It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lab ) Despite these reports , many in the media have dismissed the idea that the novel coronavirus came from a lab .
The Los Angeles Times published an article Saturday that dismissed the notion , even while noting that those high up in the U.S. government are considering it .
“ The story has all the earmarks of a conspiracy theory , ” the LA Times reported .
“ And it has drawn support from the highest levels of the U.S. government.
” The article cited a report published by the journal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they “ do not believe that any type of laboratory-based scenario is plausible.
” “ The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab , ” Live Science wrote March 21 , adding that “ the persistent myth can be put to bed.
” The Washington Post also published a fact-check video debunking the idea , despite many intelligence agencies not being as sure .
Vox suggested the “ conspiracy theory ” was fake news , citing scientists who disagree with those in the intelligence agencies .
The March 12 article named various @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several prominent U.S. conservative pundits and politicians ” who are spreading the theory .
An editor ’ s note from April 23 continues to reject the notion , calling it a “ ‘ lab leak ’ theory.
” “ Since this piece was originally published in March , the “ lab leak ” theory has continued to spread in some circles , ” according to Vox .

Numerous reports have touched on the possibility that the novel coronavirus originated in a lab in Wuhan, China.
President Donald Trump suggested during an interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier May 3 that the White House will release a “very conclusive” report that will give evidence about how the virus originally leaked out of China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology.
The majority of those in the U.S. intelligence community agencies also believe that the novel coronavirus is natural and accidentally leaked out of the lab in China, according to an exclusive report published by the Daily Caller News Foundation May 2.
Most, though not all, of the 17 agencies that make up the intelligence community have this belief, a senior intelligence official told the DCNF. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence also said in a statement April 30 that the IC is looking into the possibility that COVID-19 came from a lab leak.
Sources say not all 17 intelligence agencies agree that the lab was the source of the virus because there is not yet a definitive “smoking gun”. But confidence is high among 70-75% of the agencies. — John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) May 2, 2020
It is not believed that the novel coronavirus is “manmade or genetically modified,” the statement added. (RELATED: US Intelligence Community Confirms It’s Examining Whether Coronavirus Accidentally Leaked From Wuhan Lab)
Despite these reports, many in the media have dismissed the idea that the novel coronavirus came from a lab.
The Los Angeles Times published an article Saturday that dismissed the notion, even while noting that those high up in the U.S. government are considering it.
“The story has all the earmarks of a conspiracy theory,” the LA Times reported. “And it has drawn support from the highest levels of the U.S. government.”
The article cited a report published by the journal Natural Medicine from various experts that determined that they “do not believe that any type of laboratory-based scenario is plausible.”
“The coronavirus was not engineered in a lab,” Live Science wrote March 21, adding that “the persistent myth can be put to bed.”
The Washington Post also published a fact-check video debunking the idea, despite many intelligence agencies not being as sure.
“It’s doubtful,” WaPo concluded.
Vox suggested the “conspiracy theory” was fake news, citing scientists who disagree with those in the intelligence agencies. The March 12 article named various “right-wing news outlets” and “several prominent U.S. conservative pundits and politicians” who are spreading the theory.
An editor’s note from April 23 continues to reject the notion, calling it a “‘lab leak’ theory.”
“Since this piece was originally published in March, the “lab leak” theory has continued to spread in some circles,” according to Vox.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Democrats Ratchet Up Opposition To Israeli Settlements As 2020 Election Approaches

• Democratic leaders have increasingly voiced their opposition to Israeli settlements , and have criticized the Trump administration for green-lighting such plans .
• A number of Obama administration officials asked the Democratic National Committee to formally oppose any expansion by the Israeli government .
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden opposes “ unilateral ” moves by Israel to annex territory claimed by Palestinians .
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , with backing by the Trump administration , expects to push through settlement development as early as July .
Democratic officials are ratcheting up their opposition against Israeli settlements , setting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to annex more land .
Democrats — including former Obama administration officials , lawmakers in Congress , and even the presumptive presidential nominee — have increasingly shifted against the idea of new Israeli settlements .
Public opposition from the left comes as Netanyahu , a major ally of the Trump administration , could begin annexing land in the West Bank as soon as this summer , In a letter addressed to the Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) on May4 , and first obtained by Huffpost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials asked the Democratic Party and its nominee to officially oppose any expansion by Israel .
“ [ The 2020 Democratic Party platform ] should include clear opposition to ongoing occupation , settlement expansion and any form of unilateral annexation of territory in the West Bank as well as clear opposition to violence , terrorism and incitement from all sides , ” the former security officials wrote .
The letter also explicitly criticized President Donald Trump for giving Israel a “ green light ” to undergo such land grabs .
Among the signatories @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Avril Haines , all of whom were top officials in the Obama administration .
Also included were national security advisers for several former 2020 Democratic presidential nominees .
Former Vice President Joe Biden , the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee , opposes any unilateral moves by Netanyahu ’ s administration to annex Palestinian territory , according to Biden ’ s top foreign policy adviser .
Biden has been “ on the record several times [ that ] unilateral steps taken by either side that makes the prospect of a negotiated to a two-state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opposes , and that includes annexation , ” Tony Blinken said in April during a webinar hosted by the Jewish Democratic Council of America , according to the Times of Israel .
Blinken , a national security official and deputy secretary of state during the Obama administration , added that Biden “ has been literally opposed to annexation.
” However , Biden ’ s camp says that if he ’ s elected to the White House , he won ’ t reverse a decision by the Trump administration that moved the U.S. embassy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no other former Democratic presidential candidate has been more hypercritical of the current Israeli government than Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , a self-identified democratic socialist who has called Netanyahu a “ reactionary racist.
” In an April 29 tweet , Sanders said Israeli annexation “ violates international law ” and called it an affront to Palestinian freedom .
“ Israeli annexation of occupied territory clearly violates international law , ” the two-time presidential candidate said on Israel Independence Day .
“ An outcome in which Palestinians are denied equality , freedom , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and interests .
It should not be supported by the United States.
” ( RELATED : Extremists Continue Taking Advantage Of Coronavirus As Authorities Warned ) The criticism precedes planned Israeli settlement developments on land claimed by Palestinians .
Netanyahu , who has entered into a coalition government with his chief political rival , plans to begin the settlement developments as soon as July .
The Trump administration backs Israel ’ s settlement plans , despite strong criticism at home and abroad .
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be traveling to Jerusalem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his new coalition partner Benny Gantz on Wednesday .
The two governments are set to discuss the coronavirus pandemic , lockdown orders , and the upcoming annexation measures .
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Democratic leaders have increasingly voiced their opposition to Israeli settlements, and have criticized the Trump administration for green-lighting such plans.
A number of Obama administration officials asked the Democratic National Committee to formally oppose any expansion by the Israeli government. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden opposes “unilateral” moves by Israel to annex territory claimed by Palestinians.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with backing by the Trump administration, expects to push through settlement development as early as July.
Democratic officials are ratcheting up their opposition against Israeli settlements, setting up a key 2020 debate in the U.S. as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to annex more land.
Democrats — including former Obama administration officials, lawmakers in Congress, and even the presumptive presidential nominee — have increasingly shifted against the idea of new Israeli settlements. Public opposition from the left comes as Netanyahu, a major ally of the Trump administration, could begin annexing land in the West Bank as soon as this summer,
In a letter addressed to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on May 4, and first obtained by HuffPost, more than 30 former national security officials asked the Democratic Party and its nominee to officially oppose any expansion by Israel.
“[The 2020 Democratic Party platform] should include clear opposition to ongoing occupation, settlement expansion and any form of unilateral annexation of territory in the West Bank as well as clear opposition to violence, terrorism and incitement from all sides,” the former security officials wrote.
The letter also explicitly criticized President Donald Trump for giving Israel a “green light” to undergo such land grabs.
Among the signatories: Ben Rhodes, Tommy Vietor and Avril Haines, all of whom were top officials in the Obama administration. Also included were national security advisers for several former 2020 Democratic presidential nominees.
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, opposes any unilateral moves by Netanyahu’s administration to annex Palestinian territory, according to Biden’s top foreign policy adviser.
Biden has been “on the record several times [that] unilateral steps taken by either side that makes the prospect of a negotiated to a two-state outcome less likely is is something he opposes, and that includes annexation,” Tony Blinken said in April during a webinar hosted by the Jewish Democratic Council of America, according to the Times of Israel.
Blinken, a national security official and deputy secretary of state during the Obama administration, added that Biden “has been literally opposed to annexation.” However, Biden’s camp says that if he’s elected to the White House, he won’t reverse a decision by the Trump administration that moved the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Perhaps no other former Democratic presidential candidate has been more hypercritical of the current Israeli government than Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, a self-identified democratic socialist who has called Netanyahu a “reactionary racist.” In an April 29 tweet, Sanders said Israeli annexation “violates international law” and called it an affront to Palestinian freedom.
“Israeli annexation of occupied territory clearly violates international law,” the two-time presidential candidate said on Israel Independence Day. “An outcome in which Palestinians are denied equality, freedom, and self-determination is an affront to our values and interests. It should not be supported by the United States.” (RELATED: Extremists Continue Taking Advantage Of Coronavirus As Authorities Warned)
The criticism precedes planned Israeli settlement developments on land claimed by Palestinians. Netanyahu, who has entered into a coalition government with his chief political rival, plans to begin the settlement developments as soon as July.
The Trump administration backs Israel’s settlement plans, despite strong criticism at home and abroad. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be traveling to Jerusalem and is due to meet with Netanyahu and his new coalition partner Benny Gantz on Wednesday. The two governments are set to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown orders, and the upcoming annexation measures.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Flynn’s Lawyer Says Obama Was Part Of Conspiracy To Entrap Former National Security Advisor

Michael Flynn ’ s lawyer , Sidney Powell , said Sunday that former President Barack Obama was part of the conspiracy to entrap the former national security advisor .
FBI agents conspired with each other in order to mask their investigation and did not reveal to Flynn that his answers to questions were not informal responses but could be construed as criminal if inaccurate or incomplete , Powell told Fox News ’ “ Sunday Morning Futures.
” “ These agents specifically schemed and planned with each other how to not tip him off , that he was even the person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released last week showed how FBI officials entrapped Flynn — even though they knew the former Army lieutenant general had not colluded with Russia .
As a result of the revelation , the Department of Justice has decided to drop Michael Flynn ’ s case .
“ So they kept him relaxed and unguarded deliberately as part of their effort to set him up and frame him , ” Powell said .
( RELATED : AG Barr : FBI Under Comey Set A ‘ Perjury Trap For Michael Flynn ) The lawyer focused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s role in the operation — given that the former president has said the exoneration of Flynn means the “ the rule of law is at risk.
” Powell related that a crucial meeting occurred in the Oval Office on Jan. 5 , 2017 when she says Flynn ’ s fate was effectively sealed .
Former FBI Director James Comey , former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former DIA Director John Brennan were all present to brief Obama on Flynn ’ s case .
( RELATED : Michael Flynn : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maria Bartiromo asked Powell , “ So you think this goes all the way up to the top to President Obama ?
When asked if anyone is going to be charged for this , Powell said , “ I have no idea .
That ’ s up to [ attorney ] John Durham and Attorney General [ William ] Barr .
She described Flynn ’ s reaction to the news of his vindication as “ disbelief and relief at the same time .
”

Michael Flynn’s lawyer, Sidney Powell, said Sunday that former President Barack Obama was part of the conspiracy to entrap the former national security advisor.
FBI agents conspired with each other in order to mask their investigation and did not reveal to Flynn that his answers to questions were not informal responses but could be construed as criminal if inaccurate or incomplete, Powell told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.”
“These agents specifically schemed and planned with each other how to not tip him off, that he was even the person being investigated.”
House Intelligence Committee transcripts released last week showed how FBI officials entrapped Flynn — even though they knew the former Army lieutenant general had not colluded with Russia. As a result of the revelation, the Department of Justice has decided to drop Michael Flynn’s case.
“So they kept him relaxed and unguarded deliberately as part of their effort to set him up and frame him,” Powell said. (RELATED: AG Barr: FBI Under Comey Set A ‘Perjury Trap For Michael Flynn)
The lawyer focused on what she described as Obama’s role in the operation — given that the former president has said the exoneration of Flynn means the “the rule of law is at risk.”
Powell related that a crucial meeting occurred in the Oval Office on Jan. 5, 2017 when she says Flynn’s fate was effectively sealed. Former FBI Director James Comey, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former DIA Director John Brennan were all present to brief Obama on Flynn’s case. (RELATED: Michael Flynn: ‘I Regret Pleading Guilty’)
Host Maria Bartiromo asked Powell, “So you think this goes all the way up to the top to President Obama?
She responded: “Absolutely.”
When asked if anyone is going to be charged for this, Powell said, “I have no idea. That’s up to [attorney] John Durham and Attorney General [William] Barr.
She described Flynn’s reaction to the news of his vindication as “disbelief and relief at the same time.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--These Are The Most Outrageous Coronavirus Restrictions

As parts of the U.S. slowly but surely reopen , many states are still imposing strict restrictions on their citizenry , restrictions that are often not grounded in science or data .
Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam has ordered beaches in his state closed , despite evidence that shows the virus is extremely low risk for outdoor transmission .
A study of 318 outbreaks in China found a total of two cases that occurred as a result of outdoor transmission .
Studies have also shown that the virus can not survive in the sunlight , with the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer respite ” from the virus .
Yet , Northam is far from the only governor to ignore the science when it comes to regulating outdoor activities .
( RELATED : America Is Reopening , Whether Politicians Like It Or Not ) Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom attempted to close all beaches and state parks , before relenting following a massive backlash that included large protests and threats of disobedience .
Police even arrested a solo paddleboarder in Malibu .
Republican Massachusetts Gov .
Charlie Baker also closed outdoor activities in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down following threats from golf course owners in the state to reopen without his permission .
Other largely safe and isolated outdoor activities such as boating have been banned throughout the country , but are beginning to come back .
Republican Maryland Gov .
Larry Hogan announced last week that golfing and boating would be allowed to come back in his state .
Some of the harshest coronavirus restrictions came from Michigan , where Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer cracked down on the sale of fruit and vegetable seeds at local grocery stores .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ items deemed “ non-essential , ” including furniture , meaning that stores that were allowed to continue to operate had to tape off certain sections of their stores that contained items deemed non-essential .
Whitmer ’ s stringent orders even went as far as to prohibit people from traveling within the state to visit friends and family .
Following mass protests and national backlash , Whitmer reversed many of these orders , although her state remains under a stay at home order until the end of the month .
( RELATED : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tucker Carlson Blasts ‘ Mediocre Politician ’ Gretchen Whitmer ’ s ‘ Power ’ Grabs ) Across the country , politicians have implemented rules that are not based in science or data .
These include isolated outdoor activities such as fishing , hunting , golfing , and boating that are extremely low risk .
Many of these restrictions have been lifted following backlash that reached as high as the White House .
As more science and data are released , will politicians adjust their approach accordingly ?
Or , will they simply double @ @ @ @

As parts of the U.S. slowly but surely reopen, many states are still imposing strict restrictions on their citizenry, restrictions that are often not grounded in science or data.
Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered beaches in his state closed, despite evidence that shows the virus is extremely low risk for outdoor transmission. A study of 318 outbreaks in China found a total of two cases that occurred as a result of outdoor transmission. Studies have also shown that the virus cannot survive in the sunlight, with the White House coronavirus task force preparing for a “summer respite” from the virus. Yet, Northam is far from the only governor to ignore the science when it comes to regulating outdoor activities. (RELATED: America Is Reopening, Whether Politicians Like It Or Not)
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom attempted to close all beaches and state parks, before relenting following a massive backlash that included large protests and threats of disobedience. Police even arrested a solo paddleboarder in Malibu. Republican Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker also closed outdoor activities in his state, including golfing, before backing down following threats from golf course owners in the state to reopen without his permission. Other largely safe and isolated outdoor activities such as boating have been banned throughout the country, but are beginning to come back. Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced last week that golfing and boating would be allowed to come back in his state.
Some of the harshest coronavirus restrictions came from Michigan, where Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cracked down on the sale of fruit and vegetable seeds at local grocery stores. She also prohibited the sale of other items deemed “non-essential,” including furniture, meaning that stores that were allowed to continue to operate had to tape off certain sections of their stores that contained items deemed non-essential. Whitmer’s stringent orders even went as far as to prohibit people from traveling within the state to visit friends and family. Following mass protests and national backlash, Whitmer reversed many of these orders, although her state remains under a stay at home order until the end of the month. (RELATED: ‘No Penalty For Petty Authoritarianism’ : Tucker Carlson Blasts ‘Mediocre Politician’ Gretchen Whitmer’s ‘Power’ Grabs)
Across the country, politicians have implemented rules that are not based in science or data. These include isolated outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, golfing, and boating that are extremely low risk. Many of these restrictions have been lifted following backlash that reached as high as the White House. As more science and data are released, will politicians adjust their approach accordingly? Or, will they simply double down on shutdowns?


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--To Find Coherence, America Needs A Liberal Education

There is a weird sensation when we see someone else ’ s social media feed .
We are struck by the unfamiliar faces and conversations , facts , and fictions , even if we think we know the person well .
What we think of as a shared reality begins to look more like a shared fragmentation , a world in which we are brought together , but somehow left alone .
There have always been political tribes , religious factions , and rival schools of philosophy .
People have always argued about morals and aesthetics , truth and beauty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack of coherence itself has increasingly become a defining characteristic , a premise of our conversations , the ever-present background of our thought .
It may be most noticeable on social media but extends far into the offline world as well .
It is natural to react to this fragmentation in a few apparently contradictory ways .
One is a skeptical ennui , a diminished confidence in the sense of things or in our sensemaking abilities and institutions .
There is a decadence , as Ross Douthat has argued , defined not so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will , a sclerosis and restless exhaustion .
We find ourselves unwilling to take risks and unable to build .
A second reaction moves in the opposite direction .
We see a tightening grip on whatever fragments we still possess for fear they too will be lost to the maelstrom .
Partisan divides deepen , and we search for experts who support what we already think .
( RELATED : New Poll Ranks Most Polarizing Brands In America — Media Companies Dominate The List ) Both responses feed off the other without a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produces skeptical ennui in others , like the scraps of a wreck picked over by Scylla then swallowed by Charybdis .
Doubt and uncertainty are not dispelled by at turn to ideology , and vicious politics are not remedied by adopting an all-consuming relativism .
Like Odysseus , we have no magical return to the comfort of a former time .
The only way out is through .
As Aristotle observes in the Politics , every community is held together and understood by its shared goal or end .
Without this vision of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Though he discussed this some 2300 years ago , the idea expressed is true and universal : If we want to have a community and to live well , we must have something to live for .
And this is the foundational problem with the modern moment : as Isaac Wilks laments in a recent essay , “ …above all we lack the ends.
” Further , we are terrible at thinking about and discussing ends simply because we don ’ t talk about ends .
We imagine that to build our house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about what sort of life we should live inside it .
Our technological abilities to create and communicate have never been greater , but we have forgotten that more than skill , we need a compelling reason to sing , paint , and build .
Instead , we ignore the Why in favor of what and how , and in our skepticism , we find more conviction in the deconstruction of history than in its telling .
Do we wonder that thirty years after Bloom , the American mind seems closed in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memory ?
To quote Ryan Holiday in a recent conversation with Eric Weinstein , “ We ’ ve emptied all these things of meaning , replaced them with nothing , and wonder why everyone is content to burn down the system.
” ( RELATED : Top Historians Slam NYT ‘ 1619 Project ’ As It Infiltrates Public School Curriculum ) So where do we receive ends and meaning , and where have those before us found them ?
Chiefly they are found is what are broadly called the humanities .
History , literature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion , especially through the classics — each speaks to us in a different way , but they all address the fundamental question : Why ?
In them we encounter truth and see its power , we feel the pull of the radiance of beauty , and the glory of the good .
In these encounters with a greatness beyond ourselves we find what is worth pursuing , and a shared sense of purpose which we bring into our own lives and the lives of others .
Together with mathematics and the sciences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called a liberal or sometimes a classical education—liberal in the sense that it is freeing , and classical in its focus on those works which have deeply moved so many others in their pursuits .
To be clear , reading a little Aristotle and Dante is not enough .
Philosophy , art , and all the rest must be approached as if our search for truth and beauty matter .
This will require an appropriate depth and intensity , not a temporary exhibit or a collection of life hacks .
Further , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will need sincere discussion and practice in disagreement , leading to principles which help all of us see the sense in the world .
Some say a liberal education is not useful because it does not build , but as we are discovering , there is more to building the future than bricks and bytes .
And in this sense , it provides something more useful than anything else .
Tommy Welsh has spent the last decade teaching classical education in high school .
He is currently writing a book on instruction using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed on twitter @ aTommyWelsh The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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There is a weird sensation when we see someone else’s social media feed. We are struck by the unfamiliar faces and conversations, facts, and fictions, even if we think we know the person well. What we think of as a shared reality begins to look more like a shared fragmentation, a world in which we are brought together, but somehow left alone.
There have always been political tribes, religious factions, and rival schools of philosophy. People have always argued about morals and aesthetics, truth and beauty. What is new is that the lack of coherence itself has increasingly become a defining characteristic, a premise of our conversations, the ever-present background of our thought. It may be most noticeable on social media but extends far into the offline world as well.
It is natural to react to this fragmentation in a few apparently contradictory ways. One is a skeptical ennui, a diminished confidence in the sense of things or in our sensemaking abilities and institutions. There is a decadence, as Ross Douthat has argued, defined not so much by hedonism but a lack of will, a sclerosis and restless exhaustion. We find ourselves unwilling to take risks and unable to build. A second reaction moves in the opposite direction. We see a tightening grip on whatever fragments we still possess for fear they too will be lost to the maelstrom. Partisan divides deepen, and we search for experts who support what we already think. (RELATED: New Poll Ranks Most Polarizing Brands In America — Media Companies Dominate The List)
Both responses feed off the other without a resolution. The violent polarization of some produces skeptical ennui in others, like the scraps of a wreck picked over by Scylla then swallowed by Charybdis. Doubt and uncertainty are not dispelled by at turn to ideology, and vicious politics are not remedied by adopting an all-consuming relativism. Like Odysseus, we have no magical return to the comfort of a former time. The only way out is through.
As Aristotle observes in the Politics, every community is held together and understood by its shared goal or end. Without this vision of the good, the community disintegrates. Though he discussed this some 2300 years ago, the idea expressed is true and universal: If we want to have a community and to live well, we must have something to live for. And this is the foundational problem with the modern moment: as Isaac Wilks laments in a recent essay, “…above all we lack the ends.” Further, we are terrible at thinking about and discussing ends simply because we don’t talk about ends. We imagine that to build our house we don’t need to deliberate about what sort of life we should live inside it.
Our technological abilities to create and communicate have never been greater, but we have forgotten that more than skill, we need a compelling reason to sing, paint, and build. Instead, we ignore the Why in favor of what and how, and in our skepticism, we find more conviction in the deconstruction of history than in its telling. Do we wonder that thirty years after Bloom, the American mind seems closed in a way it has never been in recent memory? To quote Ryan Holiday in a recent conversation with Eric Weinstein, “We’ve emptied all these things of meaning, replaced them with nothing, and wonder why everyone is content to burn down the system.” (RELATED: Top Historians Slam NYT ‘1619 Project’ As It Infiltrates Public School Curriculum)
So where do we receive ends and meaning, and where have those before us found them? Chiefly they are found is what are broadly called the humanities. History, literature, music, art, philosophy, religion, especially through the classics — each speaks to us in a different way, but they all address the fundamental question: Why? In them we encounter truth and see its power, we feel the pull of the radiance of beauty, and the glory of the good. In these encounters with a greatness beyond ourselves we find what is worth pursuing, and a shared sense of purpose which we bring into our own lives and the lives of others.
Together with mathematics and the sciences, what I am describing has been called a liberal or sometimes a classical education—liberal in the sense that it is freeing, and classical in its focus on those works which have deeply moved so many others in their pursuits.
To be clear, reading a little Aristotle and Dante is not enough. Philosophy, art, and all the rest must be approached as if our search for truth and beauty matter. This will require an appropriate depth and intensity, not a temporary exhibit or a collection of life hacks. Further, this pursuit must be fundamentally constructive. It will need sincere discussion and practice in disagreement, leading to principles which help all of us see the sense in the world.
Some say a liberal education is not useful because it does not build, but as we are discovering, there is more to building the future than bricks and bytes. And in this sense, it provides something more useful than anything else.
Tommy Welsh has spent the last decade teaching classical education in high school. He is currently writing a book on instruction using the Socratic method, and may be followed on twitter @aTommyWelsh
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation. Content created by the DCNF is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. For licensing opportunities of our original content, please contact licensing@ dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Kudlow Says Republicans And Democrats Having ‘Informal’ Talks About Potential Stimulus Package

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said Sunday that Republicans and Democrats are informally talking about whether to proceed with another economic stimulus package .
“ I was reading in some papers this morning that there ’ s no talk between let ’ s say the White House and the Democrats — that ’ s simply not true , there ’ s no formal negotiations yet , ” Kudlow told ABC News ’ “ This Week.
” Kudlow told viewers that he participated in a conference call Friday with “ about 50 House members — Democrats and Republicans — and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conference call tomorrow.
” ( RELATED : Sen. Kennedy Wonders If Pelosi Is ‘ Working On A Stimulus Package For The Murder Hornet ’ ) The economic advisor said the same thing has occurred “ on the Senate side ” where Republicans and Democrats have shared ideas about what the next steps will be in the ongoing effort to contain the economic ravages of the coronavirus .
He cautioned that while Democrats are anxious to proceed with another massive spending bill , Republicans are more inclined to see how the current funding is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are issues here and there ’ s probably going to be some agreements and disagreements : each side has its own positions .
So it ’ s not that we ’ re not talking : we are ; it ’ s just informal at this stage , ” Kudlow insisted .
“ After this assistance , let ’ s have a look at what the impact is in at least the next couple of weeks for the economy.
” Host George Stephanopoulos reminded Kudlow that House Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that includes things like direct aid to state and municipal governments as well as food stamps .
Pelosi has been accused of stuffing at least one previous stimulus package with a multitude of proposals that do not directly target the COVID-19 pandemic .
( RELATED : REPORT : Pelosi Considering Stimulus Package That Would Offer Tax Rebates For Wealthy ) “ I ’ m not saying now ’ s not the time [ for discussion ] , ” Kudlow said .
“ I think that many people would like to just pause for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economic impact of this massive assistance program , which is the greatest in the United States ’ history .
That ’ s all that ’ s being said .
”

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said Sunday that Republicans and Democrats are informally talking about whether to proceed with another economic stimulus package.
“I was reading in some papers this morning that there’s no talk between let’s say the White House and the Democrats — that’s simply not true, there’s no formal negotiations yet,” Kudlow told ABC News’ “This Week.”
Kudlow told viewers that he participated in a conference call Friday with “about 50 House members — Democrats and Republicans — and we are scheduled to have a similar conference call tomorrow.” (RELATED: Sen. Kennedy Wonders If Pelosi Is ‘Working On A Stimulus Package For The Murder Hornet’)
The economic advisor said the same thing has occurred “on the Senate side” where Republicans and Democrats have shared ideas about what the next steps will be in the ongoing effort to contain the economic ravages of the coronavirus. He cautioned that while Democrats are anxious to proceed with another massive spending bill, Republicans are more inclined to see how the current funding is working.
“I do think there are issues here and there’s probably going to be some agreements and disagreements: each side has its own positions. So it’s not that we’re not talking: we are; it’s just informal at this stage,” Kudlow insisted. “After this assistance, let’s have a look at what the impact is in at least the next couple of weeks for the economy.”
Host George Stephanopoulos reminded Kudlow that House Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi are seeking an additional $2 trillion plan that includes things like direct aid to state and municipal governments as well as food stamps.
Pelosi has been accused of stuffing at least one previous stimulus package with a multitude of proposals that do not directly target the COVID-19 pandemic. (RELATED: REPORT: Pelosi Considering Stimulus Package That Would Offer Tax Rebates For Wealthy)
“I’m not saying now’s not the time [for discussion],” Kudlow said. “I think that many people would like to just pause for a moment and take a look at the economic impact of this massive assistance program, which is the greatest in the United States’ history. That’s all that’s being said.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Trump Snaps Over Obama Criticism, Says Swine Flu Response Was A ‘Disaster’

President Donald Trump went after former President Barack Obama in a series of tweets Sunday morning , comparing his response to coronavirus with Obama ’ s response to the Swine Flu , which he called a “ disaster.
” “ We are getting great marks for the handling of the CoronaVirus pandemic , especially the very early BAN of people from China , the infectious source , entering the USA , ” Trump said .
“ Compare that to the Obama/Sleepy Joe disaster known as H1N1 Swine Flu .
Poor marks , bad polls – didn ’ t have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he characterized the Obama administration ’ s actions toward investigating connections between Russia and the Trump campaign to be the “ biggest political crime in American history , by far !
” This comes after Obama , in a phone call leaked to the media , was heard ripping into the Trump administration ’ s response to the pandemic , as well as the Mike Flynn case .
( RELATED : ‘ Rule Of Law Is At Risk ’ : Obama Weighs In On Flynn Case And Federal Coronavirus Response In Leaked Call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an “ absolute chaotic disaster ” and said that the upcoming election is about fighting against “ being selfish , being tribal , being divided.
” On the Flynn case , Obama opined , “ That ’ s the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic — not just institutional norms — but our basic understanding of rule of law is at risk.
” “ And when you start moving in those directions , it can accelerate pretty quickly as we ’ ve seen in other places.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reaction to the virus in April , saying that America doesn ’ t have a “ coherent national plan ” for fighting the pandemic .

President Donald Trump went after former President Barack Obama in a series of tweets Sunday morning, comparing his response to coronavirus with Obama’s response to the Swine Flu, which he called a “disaster.”
“We are getting great marks for the handling of the CoronaVirus pandemic, especially the very early BAN of people from China, the infectious source, entering the USA,” Trump said.
“Compare that to the Obama/Sleepy Joe disaster known as H1N1 Swine Flu. Poor marks, bad polls – didn’t have a clue!”
We are getting great marks for the handling of the CoronaVirus pandemic, especially the very early BAN of people from China, the infectious source, entering the USA. Compare that to the Obama/Sleepy Joe disaster known as H1N1 Swine Flu. Poor marks, bad polls – didn’t have a clue! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2020
In another tweet, he characterized the Obama administration’s actions toward investigating connections between Russia and the Trump campaign to be the “biggest political crime in American history, by far!”
The biggest political crime in American history, by far! https://t.co/m5nPdUHt4u — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2020
This comes after Obama, in a phone call leaked to the media, was heard ripping into the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic, as well as the Mike Flynn case. (RELATED: ‘Rule Of Law Is At Risk’: Obama Weighs In On Flynn Case And Federal Coronavirus Response In Leaked Call)
Obama called the reaction to coronavirus an “absolute chaotic disaster” and said that the upcoming election is about fighting against “being selfish, being tribal, being divided.”
On the Flynn case, Obama opined, “That’s the kind of stuff where you begin to get worried that basic — not just institutional norms — but our basic understanding of rule of law is at risk.”
“And when you start moving in those directions, it can accelerate pretty quickly as we’ve seen in other places.”
The former president previously criticized Trump’s reaction to the virus in April, saying that America doesn’t have a “coherent national plan” for fighting the pandemic.


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Believes Biden, Says No One ‘With Any Objectivity’ Confirms Tara

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Believes Biden, Says No One ‘With Any Objectivity’ Confirms Tara Reade Accusations

Democratic Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made it clear Sunday that she takes former Vice President Joe Biden at his word with regard to Tara Reade .
Bottoms told CNN ’ s Jake Tapper that Reade , a former Senate aide who has accused Biden of sexual assault , deserved to be heard — but added that no one “ with any objectivity ” had yet confirmed any of her accusations .
( RELATED : Atlanta Mayor Lays Blame On White House For Ahmaud Arbery Shooting ) Tapper broached the subject after noting that Bottoms had been floated by Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential vice presidential pick for Biden , saying , “ I have to ask you about Tara Reade , the former Biden staff member who has accused the former vice president of assaulting her in a Capitol Hill corridor in 1993 .
Vice president Biden denies the allegations , he says they ’ re 100 % false .
Do you find Tara Reade allegations credible ?
” Bottoms said that Biden was right to say that Reade “ should be heard and should be taken seriously , ” but then added a caveat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go to the next level and then vet what her allegations have been .
And there has not been anyone with any objectivity who has been able to confirm that her allegations are accurate , ” she said .
“ The Joe Biden that I know is a man who respects women .
And again , not just in his words but in his deeds .
He authored the Violence Against Women Act .
He has been a very vocal proponent of making sure that women are protected across our college campuses.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were some friends who had come forward to back Reade ’ s claims .
“ I don ’ t know what you mean when you say anybody with any objectivity , ” he said .
“ That seems a standard that very few accusers would be able to meet.
” “ Well , what I mean by that is , aside from people who know her personally , I ’ m referring to the media who has had an opportunity to vet her allegations , ” Bottoms replied .
“ Also there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the office at the time who could corroborate the allegations that she claims she made at the time .
And also , being mindful of the fact that her story has changed over time .
”

Democratic Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms made it clear Sunday that she takes former Vice President Joe Biden at his word with regard to Tara Reade.
Bottoms told CNN’s Jake Tapper that Reade, a former Senate aide who has accused Biden of sexual assault, deserved to be heard — but added that no one “with any objectivity” had yet confirmed any of her accusations. (RELATED: Atlanta Mayor Lays Blame On White House For Ahmaud Arbery Shooting)
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Tapper broached the subject after noting that Bottoms had been floated by Democratic South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn as a potential vice presidential pick for Biden, saying, “I have to ask you about Tara Reade, the former Biden staff member who has accused the former vice president of assaulting her in a Capitol Hill corridor in 1993. Vice president Biden denies the allegations, he says they’re 100% false. Do you find Tara Reade allegations credible?”
Bottoms said that Biden was right to say that Reade “should be heard and should be taken seriously,” but then added a caveat.
“I think that we have to go to the next level and then vet what her allegations have been. And there has not been anyone with any objectivity who has been able to confirm that her allegations are accurate,” she said. “The Joe Biden that I know is a man who respects women. And again, not just in his words but in his deeds. He authored the Violence Against Women Act. He has been a very vocal proponent of making sure that women are protected across our college campuses.”
Tapper pushed back, noting that there were some friends who had come forward to back Reade’s claims. “I don’t know what you mean when you say anybody with any objectivity,” he said. “That seems a standard that very few accusers would be able to meet.”
“Well, what I mean by that is, aside from people who know her personally, I’m referring to the media who has had an opportunity to vet her allegations,” Bottoms replied. “Also there has not been anyone who worked in the office at the time who could corroborate the allegations that she claims she made at the time. And also, being mindful of the fact that her story has changed over time.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--‘An American Patriot’: Pence Says He Would Be ‘Happy’ To See Return Of Michael Flynn To Trump Admini

‘An American Patriot’: Pence Says He Would Be ‘Happy’ To See Return Of Michael Flynn To Trump Administration

Vice President Mike Pence said he would be “ happy ” at the prospect of retired 3-star Gen. Michael Flynn returning to President Donald Trump ’ s administration in some capacity .
In an “ Axios on HBO ” interview given Friday in Iowa and set to air Monday night , Pence was questioned by Axios co-founder Mike Allen on the topic of the Justice Department ’ s dismissal of all charges against the former national security advisor .
“ The president has talked about bringing him back to the administration .
Is that fine with you ?
” asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Flynn is an American patriot , and he served this country with great distinction in uniform , ” Pence responded .
“ And now I believe the decision by the Justice Department lays bare what was clearly prosecutorial abuse , and for my part , I ’ d be happy to see Michael Flynn again.
” Trump , who openly expressed support for Flynn before the Justice Department ’ s decision , also has said he would “ certainly consider ” bringing him back .
Pence ’ s comments were particularly significant in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ originally fired as national security adviser in February 2017 after being accused of lying to the vice president about his phone calls with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak .
( RELATED : ‘ Rule Of Law Is At Risk ’ : Obama Weighs In On Flynn Case And Federal Coronavirus Response In Leaked Call ) A Flynn return could also mean a campaign role .
“ Trump insiders say they wouldn ’ t be surprised to see Flynn back on the campaign trail , where he was a warmup act for Trump in 2016 @ @ @ @ @

Vice President Mike Pence said he would be “happy” at the prospect of retired 3-star Gen. Michael Flynn returning to President Donald Trump’s administration in some capacity.
In an “Axios on HBO” interview given Friday in Iowa and set to air Monday night, Pence was questioned by Axios co-founder Mike Allen on the topic of the Justice Department’s dismissal of all charges against the former national security advisor.
“The president has talked about bringing him back to the administration. Is that fine with you?” asked Allen.
“I think Gen. Michael Flynn is an American patriot, and he served this country with great distinction in uniform,” Pence responded. “And now I believe the decision by the Justice Department lays bare what was clearly prosecutorial abuse, and for my part, I’d be happy to see Michael Flynn again.”
WATCH:
Trump, who openly expressed support for Flynn before the Justice Department’s decision, also has said he would “certainly consider” bringing him back.
Pence’s comments were particularly significant in light of the fact that Flynn was originally fired as national security adviser in February 2017 after being accused of lying to the vice president about his phone calls with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. (RELATED: ‘Rule Of Law Is At Risk’: Obama Weighs In On Flynn Case And Federal Coronavirus Response In Leaked Call)
A Flynn return could also mean a campaign role. “Trump insiders say they wouldn’t be surprised to see Flynn back on the campaign trail, where he was a warmup act for Trump in 2016,” Axios reported.


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Kudlow On Obama COVID-19 Criticism: ‘We’ve Created A Massive Health And Safety Infrastructure’

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow on Sunday defended President Donald Trump ’ s record on fighting the coronavirus , noting his administration has created “ a massive health and safety infrastructure.
” Kudlow was responding to criticism from former President Barack Obama who termed Trump ’ s COVID-19 response as “ an absolute chaotic disaster ” that is characterized by “ that mindset of ‘ What ’ s in it for me ’ and ‘ to heck with everybody else.
’ ” “ With all due respect to the former president , ” Kudlow told ABC News ’ “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I don ’ t know what he ’ s talking about , ” noting that he would rather not get into a political “ back and forth ” with Obama — who has publicly criticized the Trump presidency in the past .
( RELATED : Larry Kudlow Says Economy May Not Open For Eight Weeks ) “ President Trump — one thing shouldn ’ t be lost here … he ’ s made great use of the private sector … in terms of reopening in a safe manner .
And we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this country who run retail operations , biotech companies , you ’ ve got automobile companies producing ventilators at a rapid rate , ” Kudlow said , adding that testing for the COVID-19 virus is exceeding expectations .
“ I don ’ t understand what President Obama is saying .
It just sounds so darn political to me .
Look , what we have done may not be 100 % perfect .
These things happen once every 100 years , ” Kudlow stated .
“ But the overall picture : we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infrastructure to deal with the pandemic here in the United States and judging from the results — where there has been a flattening in the rate of growth in infection rates and mortality rates — it ’ s working ; so we ’ re preparing to reopen the economy.
” ( RELATED : Ben Carson : If We Wait For COVID-19 To Be Completely Gone Before Reopening , ‘ Our Economy Will Be Gone Also ’ ) Last month , Trump created a second coronavirus task force to prepare the United States for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy is completely reopened , “ we ’ re going to see a very strong second half of the year : probably 20 % economic growth.
” The economic advisor noted that Trump administration policies that have lowered taxes and reduced regulations “ are still in place ” and “ we may expand on those policies.
” For the moment , Kudlow quipped , “ I ’ m going to leave President Obama alone .
”

National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s record on fighting the coronavirus, noting his administration has created “a massive health and safety infrastructure.”
Kudlow was responding to criticism from former President Barack Obama who termed Trump’s COVID-19 response as “an absolute chaotic disaster” that is characterized by “that mindset of ‘What’s in it for me’ and ‘to heck with everybody else.’”
“With all due respect to the former president,” Kudlow told ABC News’ “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “I don’t know what he’s talking about,” noting that he would rather not get into a political “back and forth” with Obama — who has publicly criticized the Trump presidency in the past. (RELATED: Larry Kudlow Says Economy May Not Open For Eight Weeks)
“President Trump — one thing shouldn’t be lost here … he’s made great use of the private sector … in terms of reopening in a safe manner. And we have relied very heavily on the smartest people in this country who run retail operations, biotech companies, you’ve got automobile companies producing ventilators at a rapid rate,” Kudlow said, adding that testing for the COVID-19 virus is exceeding expectations.
“I don’t understand what President Obama is saying. It just sounds so darn political to me. Look, what we have done may not be 100% perfect. These things happen once every 100 years,” Kudlow stated.
“But the overall picture: we’ve created a massive health and safety infrastructure to deal with the pandemic here in the United States and judging from the results — where there has been a flattening in the rate of growth in infection rates and mortality rates — it’s working; so we’re preparing to reopen the economy.” (RELATED: Ben Carson: If We Wait For COVID-19 To Be Completely Gone Before Reopening, ‘Our Economy Will Be Gone Also’)
Last month, Trump created a second coronavirus task force to prepare the United States for reopening the economy.
Kudlow predicted after the economy is completely reopened, “we’re going to see a very strong second half of the year: probably 20% economic growth.” The economic advisor noted that Trump administration policies that have lowered taxes and reduced regulations “are still in place” and “we may expand on those policies.”
For the moment, Kudlow quipped, “I’m going to leave President Obama alone.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Rose McGowan Accuses Bill Maher Of Sexual Harassment

Rose McGowan has accused Bill Maher of whispering inappropriate comments to her when she appeared on his show “ Politically Incorrect ” in the late 1990s .
The star of “ Charmed ” and one of the early vocal leaders of the # MeToo movement , McGowan issued the allegation against the host of HBO ’ s “ Real Time With Bill Maher ” in an early Saturday morning tweet .
“ I was on your show Politically Incorrect in the late 90s- as the show returned from a commercial break , you leaned over to me & whispered in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t give me a good face , but they did give me a huge cock , ' ” McGowan said .
( RELATED : ‘ I Wish I Had Gotten Out Of Hollywood Sooner ’ : Rose McGowan Says Hollywood Is ‘ Like A Cult ’ ) “ I could feel your hot breath on my ear as an image of both your hideous face & alleged big cock flashed in my mind .
Both turned my stomach .
I ’ ve always wondered what you say & do to the girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : “ Bill , you got the face you deserved.
” Maher hosted the talk show “ Politically Incorrect ” on Comedy Central and later ABC from 1993-2002 .
He has hosted “ Real Time with Bill Maher ” on HBO since 2003 .
McGowan ’ s accusation came after an episode of Maher ’ s show in which he dismissed Tara Reade ’ s accusation of sexual assault against probable Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden , claiming it is a case of “ he said , she said — she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HBO have yet to respond to McGowan ’ s accusation .

Rose McGowan has accused Bill Maher of whispering inappropriate comments to her when she appeared on his show “Politically Incorrect” in the late 1990s.
The star of “Charmed” and one of the early vocal leaders of the #MeToo movement, McGowan issued the allegation against the host of HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher” in an early Saturday morning tweet.
@BillMaher Here’s a memory I’d like to share with you. I bet you don’t remember, but I sure do. I was so excited to be on your show & get to flex my mind instead of my face. Here’s what happened. All I can say, Bill, you got the face you deserved. pic.twitter.com/RRIorKj258 — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) May 9, 2020
“I was on your show Politically Incorrect in the late 90s- as the show returned from a commercial break, you leaned over to me & whispered in my hear, ‘my parents didn’t give me a good face, but they did give me a huge cock,'” McGowan said. (RELATED: ‘I Wish I Had Gotten Out Of Hollywood Sooner’: Rose McGowan Says Hollywood Is ‘Like A Cult’)
“I could feel your hot breath on my ear as an image of both your hideous face & alleged big cock flashed in my mind. Both turned my stomach. I’ve always wondered what you say & do to the girls that aren’t famous.”
She added: “Bill, you got the face you deserved.”
Maher hosted the talk show “Politically Incorrect” on Comedy Central and later ABC from 1993-2002. He has hosted “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO since 2003.
McGowan’s accusation came after an episode of Maher’s show in which he dismissed Tara Reade’s accusation of sexual assault against probable Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden, claiming it is a case of “he said, she said — she said something else entirely.”
Maher and HBO have yet to respond to McGowan’s accusation.


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Fauci And Other Health Officials Will Isolate After Possible Exposure To Coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other Coronavirus Task Force members have announced that they will self-isolate after possible exposure .
Following what he described as “ low risk ” contact with someone who had tested positive , Fauci determined that the best course of action would be to isolate for the next 14 days .
( RELATED : Whoopi Goldberg Suggests Trump Is Afraid Of Fauci Testimony — Meghan McCain Says China Is The Real Issue ) An NIAID spokesperson told NPR that Fauci “ has tested negative for COVID-19 , and he will continue to be tested regularly .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ low-risk based on the degree of his exposure .
Nevertheless he is taking appropriate precautions to mitigate risk to any of his personal contacts while still allowing him to carry out his responsibilities in this public health crisis.
” Also isolating after potential exposure are CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn .
None of the three have tested positive for the virus , but their decision to isolate comes after Vice President Mike Pence ’ s press secretary Katie Miller tested positive on Friday .
A valet for President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last week .

Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other Coronavirus Task Force members have announced that they will self-isolate after possible exposure.
Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are entering self-quarantine for two weeks after coming into contact with an individual who had tested positive for COVID-19. https://t.co/jDvavXVW1r — NPR (@NPR) May 10, 2020
Following what he described as “low risk” contact with someone who had tested positive, Fauci determined that the best course of action would be to isolate for the next 14 days. (RELATED: Whoopi Goldberg Suggests Trump Is Afraid Of Fauci Testimony — Meghan McCain Says China Is The Real Issue)
An NIAID spokesperson told NPR that Fauci “has tested negative for COVID-19, and he will continue to be tested regularly. He is considered to be at relatively low-risk based on the degree of his exposure. Nevertheless he is taking appropriate precautions to mitigate risk to any of his personal contacts while still allowing him to carry out his responsibilities in this public health crisis.”
Also isolating after potential exposure are CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn.
None of the three have tested positive for the virus, but their decision to isolate comes after Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary Katie Miller tested positive on Friday. A valet for President Donald Trump has also tested positive in the last week.


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Unfit To Print Episode 51: Citizens Defy Draconian Lockdown Measures Pushed By ‘Experts’

Americans are done with the strict lockdown measures instituted because of coronavirus and are begging to return to work , @ @ @ @ @ ’ t listening .
One hair stylist in Texas united the country when she refused @ @ @ @ @ The state threatened her with seven days in jail , but nationwide outrage and local @ @ @ @ @ her walk free .
( RELATED : Ted Cruz Arrives For First Haircut In Months @ @ @ @ @ Was Freed From Jail ) In this week ’ s episode of Unfit to Print @ @ @ @ @ why Americans are itching to leave quarantine — and it ’ s not because they @ @ @ @ @ Thanks for watching and don ’ t forget to check out past episodes of the @ @ @ @ @ Episode 50 : The # MeToo Hypocrites Have Gone Silent For Biden Unfit To Print @ @ @ @ @ On Media During Coronavirus Briefing Head on over to Spectator USA to read more of @ @ @ @ @ get 10 % off a subscription with the discount code AMBER .

Americans are done with the strict lockdown measures instituted because of coronavirus and are begging to return to work, but the elites still aren’t listening.
One hair stylist in Texas united the country when she refused to close her salon. The state threatened her with seven days in jail, but nationwide outrage and local protests convinced Texas to let her walk free. (RELATED: Ted Cruz Arrives For First Haircut In Months At Texas Salon After Owner Was Freed From Jail)
In this week’s episode of Unfit to Print, host Amber Athey explains why Americans are itching to leave quarantine — and it’s not because they’re “selfish.”
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thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Gowdy Identifies Reporters Who Allegedly Peddled Misleading Adam Schiff Leaks

Former Rep. Trey Gowdy accused reporters from CNN , Politico and The New York Times on Sunday of helping House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff “ peddle ” the now-debunked conspiracy theory of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government .
Gowdy was asked in an interview on Fox News ’ “ Sunday Morning Futures ” to identify reporters he believed took leaks from Schiff for stories related to the Intelligence panel ’ s Russia investigation .
“ Well , I hope you have a three hour show , ” Gowdy quipped .
“ Let ’ s just start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Republican member of the House Intelligence Committee , said in an interview on Fox News ’ “ Sunday Morning Futures.
” “ Kyle Cheney is just an acolyte for Adam Schiff , ” said Gowdy , referring to a senior congressional reporter at the website .
“ Manu Raju from CNN , ” the Republican continued , referring to the network ’ s congressional reporter .
“ Nothing Schiff wanted out , made public — no leak was too low for Manu Raju and CNN.
” “ Fill in the blank at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Gowdy , who is now a Fox News contributor , has blasted Schiff in the past for leaking information to reporters .
Gowdy said in a March 31 , 2019 interview that he wondered whether U.S. intelligence agencies would stop providing information to Schiff because he “ leak [ s ] like a screen door on a submarine.
” Schiff , a California Democrat , insisted for several years that he had seen evidence of possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government .
In a March 20 , 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Steele dossier , which alleged that the Trump campaign and Kremlin were involved in a “ well-developed conspiracy of collusion ” to influence the 2016 election .
( RELATED : CNN Botches Major ‘ Bombshell ’ About Contacts Between Don Jr. And WikiLeaks ) Schiff also released a memo in February 2018 that defended the FBI ’ s handling of the dossier , and said that the bureau properly investigated the document before using it in applications for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ( FISA ) warrants against Carter Page .
The special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspector general undercut many of Schiff ’ s theories in reports released last year .
The IG found that the FBI failed to verify any of the dossier ’ s allegations related to the Trump campaign .
The FBI also had evidence by 2017 that the primary source for the dossier disputed much of what was reported in the salacious document .
The FBI also received evidence that the Russian government had fed disinformation to Christopher Steele , the author of the dossier .
Politico and CNN did not immediately respond to requests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Former Rep. Trey Gowdy accused reporters from CNN, Politico and The New York Times on Sunday of helping House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff “peddle” the now-debunked conspiracy theory of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.
Gowdy was asked in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” to identify reporters he believed took leaks from Schiff for stories related to the Intelligence panel’s Russia investigation.
“Well, I hope you have a three hour show,” Gowdy quipped.
“Let’s just start with Politico,” Gowdy, a former Republican member of the House Intelligence Committee, said in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.”
“Kyle Cheney is just an acolyte for Adam Schiff,” said Gowdy, referring to a senior congressional reporter at the website.
“Manu Raju from CNN,” the Republican continued, referring to the network’s congressional reporter.
“Nothing Schiff wanted out, made public — no leak was too low for Manu Raju and CNN.”
“Fill in the blank at The New York Times,” he added.
Gowdy, who is now a Fox News contributor, has blasted Schiff in the past for leaking information to reporters.
Gowdy said in a March 31, 2019 interview that he wondered whether U.S. intelligence agencies would stop providing information to Schiff because he “leak[s] like a screen door on a submarine.”
Schiff, a California Democrat, insisted for several years that he had seen evidence of possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government. In a March 20, 2017 intelligence committee hearing he cited portions of the Steele dossier, which alleged that the Trump campaign and Kremlin were involved in a “well-developed conspiracy of collusion” to influence the 2016 election. (RELATED: CNN Botches Major ‘Bombshell’ About Contacts Between Don Jr. And WikiLeaks)
Schiff also released a memo in February 2018 that defended the FBI’s handling of the dossier, and said that the bureau properly investigated the document before using it in applications for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against Carter Page.
The special counsel’s office and Justice Department inspector general undercut many of Schiff’s theories in reports released last year.
The IG found that the FBI failed to verify any of the dossier’s allegations related to the Trump campaign. The FBI also had evidence by 2017 that the primary source for the dossier disputed much of what was reported in the salacious document. The FBI also received evidence that the Russian government had fed disinformation to Christopher Steele, the author of the dossier.
Politico and CNN did not immediately respond to requests for comment about Gowdy’s remarks.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Illinois Governor: No End In Sight For Masks, Social Distancing

Democratic Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker said Sunday that citizens in his state could be wearing face masks indefinitely .
Pritzker spoke with CNN ’ s Jake Tapper about the next steps for the state of Illinois and when people could expect things to go back to normal .
( RELATED : Illinois Governor Still Blaming Trump For GOP Governors Slow To Enact Stay-At-Home Orders ) Pritzker began by explaining the ongoing efforts in Illinois to implement a dramatic increase in testing as well as contact tracing , saying that he had been largely going it alone .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House , because there have been too many situations in which they ’ ve made promises not delivered .
Very recently they promised a lot of swabs .
They ’ re supposed to arrive today , the first shipment of those .
I ’ m looking forward to that , ” he said .
But then Tapper turned the conversation to recent confusion over Pritzker ’ s plan to reopen , from warnings that students may still be engaging in distance learning in the fall to reports that churches would not be allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was available .
“ So there ’ s some confusion about what your goal is in terms of reopening .
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board published an editorial about your reopening plan , they write , quote , ‘ he ’ s being more than just cautious , he ’ s moved the goalposts .
Governor Pritzker ’ s stated goal was to get the outbreak under control , not eradicate Covid-19 completely .
We don ’ t want his pursuit of the perfect outcome to unnecessarily delay the restarting of activities , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s your reaction to that , and what is your end goal for Illinois to go back to some semblance of normal ?
” Pritzker responded by saying that the plan was already underway , noting that restaurants and bars in Illinois would likely remain closed for some time .
“ Phase IV is just the phase before we would have a vaccine , assuming we maybe never get a vaccine , we ’ ll have to deal with hopefully a treatment that will come along that will be very effective , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s going to have to wear a mask , ” he explained .
“ We ’ re still going to have to socially distance .
The truth is that Coronavirus is still out there.
” “ It hasn ’ t gone anywhere .
And so we all are going to have to change the way we do things until we ’ re able to eradicate it .
If the Chicago Tribune thinks everything will go back to complete normal without us having an effective treatment or a vaccine , they ’ re just @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Sunday that citizens in his state could be wearing face masks indefinitely.
Pritzker spoke with CNN’s Jake Tapper about the next steps for the state of Illinois and when people could expect things to go back to normal. (RELATED: Illinois Governor Still Blaming Trump For GOP Governors Slow To Enact Stay-At-Home Orders)
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Pritzker began by explaining the ongoing efforts in Illinois to implement a dramatic increase in testing as well as contact tracing, saying that he had been largely going it alone.
“I have not been counting on the White House, because there have been too many situations in which they’ve made promises not delivered. Very recently they promised a lot of swabs. They’re supposed to arrive today, the first shipment of those. I’m looking forward to that,” he said.
But then Tapper turned the conversation to recent confusion over Pritzker’s plan to reopen, from warnings that students may still be engaging in distance learning in the fall to reports that churches would not be allowed to hold regular services until a vaccine was available.
“So there’s some confusion about what your goal is in terms of reopening. The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board published an editorial about your reopening plan, they write, quote, ‘he’s being more than just cautious, he’s moved the goalposts. Governor Pritzker’s stated goal was to get the outbreak under control, not eradicate Covid-19 completely. We don’t want his pursuit of the perfect outcome to unnecessarily delay the restarting of activities,'” Tapper read. “What’s your reaction to that, and what is your end goal for Illinois to go back to some semblance of normal?”
Pritzker responded by saying that the plan was already underway, noting that restaurants and bars in Illinois would likely remain closed for some time.
“Phase IV is just the phase before we would have a vaccine, assuming we maybe never get a vaccine, we’ll have to deal with hopefully a treatment that will come along that will be very effective, but even without that, everyone’s going to have to wear a mask,” he explained. “We’re still going to have to socially distance. The truth is that Coronavirus is still out there.”
“It hasn’t gone anywhere. And so we all are going to have to change the way we do things until we’re able to eradicate it. If the Chicago Tribune thinks everything will go back to complete normal without us having an effective treatment or a vaccine, they’re just dead wrong,” Pritzker concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Atlanta Mayor Lays Blame On White House For Ahmaud Arbery Shooting

Democratic Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms drew a straight line Sunday from the White House to the Ahmaud Arbery shooting in her state .
Bottoms appeared on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union ” to discuss Republican Gov .
Brian Kemp ’ s plan to reopen her state , and anchor Jake Tapper mentioned the recent charges that were filed in Arbery ’ s case .
( RELATED : Jake Tapper Reminds Justin Amash That Even Teddy Roosevelt Couldn ’ t Pull Off A Third-Party Win ) “ The shooting happened back on February 23 , ” Tapper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shooters were not filed until a video of the shooting went viral .
“ Do you think that the two men were only charged because the video became public ?
” “ I think that ’ s absolutely the reason that they were charged .
I think had we not seen that video , I don ’ t believe that they would be charged , ” Bottoms responded .
“ And it ’ s heartbreaking that it ’ s 2020 and this was a lynching of an African-American man .
And I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart goes out to his family.
” Bottoms then pivoted to President Donald Trump , suggesting that racists were being empowered by the president .
“ I think , again , it ’ s a part of this bigger issue that we are having in this country .
With the rhetoric we hear coming out of the White House in so many ways , I think that many who are prone to being racist are given permission to do it in an overt way that we otherwise would not see in 2020 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you know , in cities across this country , even if local leadership fails , there was always the backstop of our Justice Department to step in and make sure people are appropriately prosecuted .
But we don ’ t have that leadership at the top right now .
It ’ s disheartening.
” Bottoms went on to say that her own four children were afraid because of that overt racism .
“ They are angry .
And they are afraid .
I think it speaks to the need to have leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our communities and not just in words but in deeds as well , ” she concluded .

Democratic Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms drew a straight line Sunday from the White House to the Ahmaud Arbery shooting in her state.
Bottoms appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” to discuss Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to reopen her state, and anchor Jake Tapper mentioned the recent charges that were filed in Arbery’s case. (RELATED: Jake Tapper Reminds Justin Amash That Even Teddy Roosevelt Couldn’t Pull Off A Third-Party Win)
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“The shooting happened back on February 23,” Tapper began, noting that murder charges against the shooters were not filed until a video of the shooting went viral. “Do you think that the two men were only charged because the video became public?”
“I think that’s absolutely the reason that they were charged. I think had we not seen that video, I don’t believe that they would be charged,” Bottoms responded. “And it’s heartbreaking that it’s 2020 and this was a lynching of an African-American man. And I think that, you know, my heart goes out to his family.”
Bottoms then pivoted to President Donald Trump, suggesting that racists were being empowered by the president.
“I think, again, it’s a part of this bigger issue that we are having in this country. With the rhetoric we hear coming out of the White House in so many ways, I think that many who are prone to being racist are given permission to do it in an overt way that we otherwise would not see in 2020, because you have to remember, Jake, you know, in cities across this country, even if local leadership fails, there was always the backstop of our Justice Department to step in and make sure people are appropriately prosecuted. But we don’t have that leadership at the top right now. It’s disheartening.”
Bottoms went on to say that her own four children were afraid because of that overt racism. “They are angry. And they are afraid. I think it speaks to the need to have leadership at the top that cares for all of our communities and not just in words but in deeds as well,” she concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--DENNARD: The GOP Is The Party For Working Mothers

On a recent weeknight , about two dozen women logged into a video chat dubbed “ Mom ’ s Night In ” to learn how to better engage their friends and neighbors about the importance of voting for President Trump this November .
That event along with the “ Moms for Trump Online !
” broadcasts are just some of the many efforts the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee ( RNC ) are making to directly engage with moms across America .
Engaging with mothers “ where they are ” has been a priority for the President , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re-elect him .
It stems from Donald Trump ’ s long-standing practice of hiring the best people for the job , even when that means accommodating various time and geographical constraints to make it happen .
Donald J. Trump ’ s White House , Republican National Committee , and the Trump 2020 Campaign should be awarded the “ Best Place to Work for Working Mothers ” for the way they have prioritized work-life balance , elevated strong women into prominent leadership positions and promoted policies that benefit women in the workplace .
Throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party , I have always worked for and been surrounded by Conservative women in leadership positions .
Working women like Lois Fitch , Barby Wells , Governor Jane Dee Hull , Blaise Hazelwood , Sara Taylor , Candi Wolff , Rhonda Keenum Angela Sailor , and now Ronna McDaniel always showed me that in the Republican party , women could succeed .
Additionally , for those that were mothers , that was an asset and not a liability .
When the current Trump campaign Senior Advisor Katrina Pierson took the job as National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did so from Texas because the president knew it would be easier for her as a single mother .
Appearing on TV nightly and traveling when necessary for events and meetings , she was able to put her family first and work for Donald Trump .
During the historic Atlanta , GA launch of Black Voices for Trump , the Trump Campaign Coalitions Director , Hannah Castillo , could not attend because she was in labor with her daughter , but sure enough there were still emails coming in and well wishes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new , working mom and leading all the Coalitions has not stopped her from launching over a dozen national coalitions with thousands of supporters and hundreds of in-person and online events for President Trump along with other senior staffers like Lara Trump , Mercedes Schlapp and Kimberley Guilfoyle .
When President Trump selected and re-nominated the former Chair of the Michigan GOP , she was a relative unknown on the national political scene .
The most successful RNC Chair in history in terms of elections won , record breaking-fundraising and grassroots engagement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ronna McDaniel keeps her home base in Michigan while also managing to log more than 300,000 travel miles a year for the GOP .
This Mother ’ s Day we can look inside the Republican-led White House and see strong working mothers like our First Lady , who continues to focus on children through her “ Be Best ” initiative and provide information to mothers and children about staying safe from COVID-19 while at home with her own child , Barron Trump .
There are working mothers with children at home like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bogoshian , Rickie Niceta , Kellyanne Conway , Julie Radford and Ivanka Trump , who led the White House efforts to make Paid Family Leave a reality , running point on a host of economic , STEM and women-focused policy agenda items that are benefiting working women worldwide .
Watching Kayleigh McEnany take the podium as the third working mother , behind Sarah Sanders and Stephanie Grisham , to be White House Press Secretary in the Trump administration was another point of pride and source of inspiration for many women and men like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump the sign on the door says , “ Moms Need Apply.
” The door is open to you to let your voice be heard , get involved and make a difference in this election by showing your support for President Trump .
Mothers like my mom are tuning in to watch the nightly Team Trump Online shows with leaders , activists , and elected officials and now moms can download the new campaign app and sign up to join one of the many Team Trump Coalitions .
In the age of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the millions of working moms who are now at home observing social distancing , holding the family together , and in many cases teaching .
There are single working mothers all over the country on the front lines working at grocery stores , hospitals , government , our military , and in politics .
For those that are able to work from home , still have to go into work , or are looking for a job while simultaneously serving as a stand-in teacher , we honor you .
I am proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has shown through his personnel decisions that being a mother is a blessing and adds to the diversity of the workplace .
This Republican President has led the way in empowering , promoting and showing the world that mothers have a powerful voice and are very effective at the highest levels of any industry .
Paris Dennard is a GOP political commentator , strategist , and Senior Communications Advisor for Black Media Affairs at the Republican National Committee .
Follow him on Twitter at @ PARISDENNARD .

On a recent weeknight, about two dozen women logged into a video chat dubbed “Mom’s Night In” to learn how to better engage their friends and neighbors about the importance of voting for President Trump this November. That event along with the “Moms for Trump Online!” broadcasts are just some of the many efforts the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) are making to directly engage with moms across America.
Engaging with mothers “where they are” has been a priority for the President, his administration and the teams working to re-elect him. It stems from Donald Trump’s long-standing practice of hiring the best people for the job, even when that means accommodating various time and geographical constraints to make it happen. Donald J. Trump’s White House, Republican National Committee, and the Trump 2020 Campaign should be awarded the “Best Place to Work for Working Mothers” for the way they have prioritized work-life balance, elevated strong women into prominent leadership positions and promoted policies that benefit women in the workplace.
Throughout my entire political career in the Republican Party, I have always worked for and been surrounded by Conservative women in leadership positions. Working women like Lois Fitch, Barby Wells, Governor Jane Dee Hull, Blaise Hazelwood, Sara Taylor, Candi Wolff, Rhonda Keenum Angela Sailor, and now Ronna McDaniel always showed me that in the Republican party, women could succeed. Additionally, for those that were mothers, that was an asset and not a liability.
When the current Trump campaign Senior Advisor Katrina Pierson took the job as National Spokesperson in 2016 for Donald Trump she did so from Texas because the president knew it would be easier for her as a single mother. Appearing on TV nightly and traveling when necessary for events and meetings, she was able to put her family first and work for Donald Trump. During the historic Atlanta, GA launch of Black Voices for Trump, the Trump Campaign Coalitions Director, Hannah Castillo, could not attend because she was in labor with her daughter, but sure enough there were still emails coming in and well wishes to all of us from her. Being a new, working mom and leading all the Coalitions has not stopped her from launching over a dozen national coalitions with thousands of supporters and hundreds of in-person and online events for President Trump along with other senior staffers like Lara Trump, Mercedes Schlapp and Kimberley Guilfoyle.
When President Trump selected and re-nominated the former Chair of the Michigan GOP, she was a relative unknown on the national political scene. The most successful RNC Chair in history in terms of elections won, record breaking-fundraising and grassroots engagement expansion is a working mother from Michigan. Ronna McDaniel keeps her home base in Michigan while also managing to log more than 300,000 travel miles a year for the GOP.
This Mother’s Day we can look inside the Republican-led White House and see strong working mothers like our First Lady, who continues to focus on children through her “Be Best” initiative and provide information to mothers and children about staying safe from COVID-19 while at home with her own child, Barron Trump. There are working mothers with children at home like Brook Rollins, Stephanie Grisham, Joyce Bogoshian, Rickie Niceta, Kellyanne Conway, Julie Radford and Ivanka Trump, who led the White House efforts to make Paid Family Leave a reality, running point on a host of economic, STEM and women-focused policy agenda items that are benefiting working women worldwide.
Watching Kayleigh McEnany take the podium as the third working mother, behind Sarah Sanders and Stephanie Grisham, to be White House Press Secretary in the Trump administration was another point of pride and source of inspiration for many women and men like myself.
With the GOP and President Trump the sign on the door says, “Moms Need Apply.” The door is open to you to let your voice be heard, get involved and make a difference in this election by showing your support for President Trump. Mothers like my mom are tuning in to watch the nightly Team Trump Online shows with leaders, activists, and elected officials and now moms can download the new campaign app and sign up to join one of the many Team Trump Coalitions.
In the age of COVID-19, our unsung heroes have got to be the millions of working moms who are now at home observing social distancing, holding the family together, and in many cases teaching. There are single working mothers all over the country on the front lines working at grocery stores, hospitals, government, our military, and in politics. For those that are able to work from home, still have to go into work, or are looking for a job while simultaneously serving as a stand-in teacher, we honor you.
I am proud that President Trump supports talented working moms and has shown through his personnel decisions that being a mother is a blessing and adds to the diversity of the workplace. This Republican President has led the way in empowering, promoting and showing the world that mothers have a powerful voice and are very effective at the highest levels of any industry.
Paris Dennard is a GOP political commentator, strategist, and Senior Communications Advisor for Black Media Affairs at the Republican National Committee. Follow him on Twitter at @PARISDENNARD.


thedailycaller--2020-05-10--Niko Price Suffers Brutal Eye Injury During Loss To Vincente Luque At UFC 249

Niko Price suffered a brutal eye injury Saturday night during a loss to Vincente Luque at UFC 249 .
Price took a shot to the face during the loss , and his eye completely swelled shut .
I ’ m not talking about a little blood here or there .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I ’ m talking about your face getting incredibly screwed up .
That ’ s what happened to Price Saturday night at UFC 249 .
Take a look at the damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad as it gets in the UFC when it comes to an eye injury .
The medics ended up calling the fight with the ref , which was probably for the best .
Price was on his way to a loss no matter what , and his eye had swollen shut .
His night was done .
He should be damn proud for hanging around as long as he did .
Also , it feels so damn good to finally have sports back .
Kicking back on the couch with a beer watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Major props to Dana White for making UFC 249 and giving fans something to cheer about !
I can sense a little more hope and optimism in the air !

Niko Price suffered a brutal eye injury Saturday night during a loss to Vincente Luque at UFC 249.
Price took a shot to the face during the loss, and his eye completely swelled shut. I’m not talking about a little blood here or there. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I’m talking about your face getting incredibly screwed up. That’s what happened to Price Saturday night at UFC 249.
Take a look at the damage below.
That’s about as bad as it gets in the UFC when it comes to an eye injury. The medics ended up calling the fight with the ref, which was probably for the best.
Price was on his way to a loss no matter what, and his eye had swollen shut. His night was done. He should be damn proud for hanging around as long as he did.
Nothing but respect between Vicente Luque and Niko Price after that one ???? pic.twitter.com/ZFm2oVXeZA — TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 10, 2020
Also, it feels so damn good to finally have sports back. Kicking back on the couch with a beer watching the action brought joy to my soul.
Major props to Dana White for making UFC 249 and giving fans something to cheer about! I can sense a little more hope and optimism in the air!


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Boise State Has The Highest Winning Percentage In College Football History

The team with the highest winning percentage in college football history might surprise you .
According to a tweet from FOX College Football , the Boise State Broncos have the highest winning percentage in the history of the sport at .731 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Broncos are followed by Ohio State , Michigan , Notre Dame and Alabama .
You can see the full list below !
This is actually really surprising to me .
It ’ s incredibly surprising .
Ohio State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being at the top isn ’ t surprising at all .
However , Boise State coming in first is absolutely shocking !
We ’ ve always known they ’ re one of the best teams in America .
I guess I never realized the Broncos had this kind of winning percentage .
When it comes to Group of 5 teams and teams outside of the Power 5 , Boise State is the crown jewel of success .
Despite being stuck in Idaho and not having the recruiting grounds other powerhouses do , BSU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Props to Boise State for being at the top of the list !
I didn ’ t see that coming !

The team with the highest winning percentage in college football history might surprise you.
According to a tweet from FOX College Football, the Boise State Broncos have the highest winning percentage in the history of the sport at .731. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The Broncos are followed by Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame and Alabama. You can see the full list below!
???????? @BroncoSportsFB leads the way in all-time winning percentage pic.twitter.com/hlv2aoT3X0 — FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) May 8, 2020
This is actually really surprising to me. It’s incredibly surprising. Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame and Alabama being at the top isn’t surprising at all.
However, Boise State coming in first is absolutely shocking! We’ve always known they’re one of the best teams in America.
I guess I never realized the Broncos had this kind of winning percentage.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boise State Football (@boisestatefootball) on Apr 25, 2020 at 3:58pm PDT
When it comes to Group of 5 teams and teams outside of the Power 5, Boise State is the crown jewel of success.
Despite being stuck in Idaho and not having the recruiting grounds other powerhouses do, BSU will play against anybody and compete.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boise State Football (@boisestatefootball) on Apr 27, 2020 at 3:59pm PDT
Props to Boise State for being at the top of the list! I didn’t see that coming!


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Lincoln Riley Praises Jalen Hurts, Says The Philadelphia Eagles View Him As ‘Purely A Quarterback’

Oklahoma Sooners coach Lincoln Riley thinks the Philadelphia Eagles view Jalen Hurts as only a quarterback .
The Eagles sent shockwaves through the world of football when they took the former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback in the second round of the NFL draft .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) With Carson Wentz locked in as the starter , people have been wondering how the Eagles will use the rookie passer .
According to Riley , the Eagles view the dual-threat passer as “ purely a quarterback.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Andrew Siciliano below .
As I ’ ve said many times before , I honestly believe this is going to be a disaster for the Eagles and Hurts .
There has been chatter about special packages and things of that nature .
It ’ s all so damn dumb .
Hurts is a quarterback , and the Eagles burned a second round pick on him with Wentz on the roster .
Hurts being minimized by only getting snaps in special packages is a waste of his talent , and I have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He should have landed on a team where he could sit and develop .
Instead , he ’ s been pushed into this horrible situation .
We ’ ll see how it ends , but I don ’ t have high hopes .

Oklahoma Sooners coach Lincoln Riley thinks the Philadelphia Eagles view Jalen Hurts as only a quarterback.
The Eagles sent shockwaves through the world of football when they took the former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback in the second round of the NFL draft. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
With Carson Wentz locked in as the starter, people have been wondering how the Eagles will use the rookie passer.
According to Riley, the Eagles view the dual-threat passer as “purely a quarterback.” You can watch his full comments to Andrew Siciliano below.
It remains to be seen how the Eagles use @JalenHurts. But, let’s be clear. He’s a QB, not a gadget guy. From my interview with @LincolnRiley @nflnetwork #NFLNow. pic.twitter.com/KmQNZ4ReKz — Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) May 8, 2020
As I’ve said many times before, I honestly believe this is going to be a disaster for the Eagles and Hurts.
There has been chatter about special packages and things of that nature. It’s all so damn dumb. Hurts is a quarterback, and the Eagles burned a second round pick on him with Wentz on the roster.
It makes no sense.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jalen Hurts (@jalenhurts) on Sep 2, 2019 at 11:46am PDT
Hurts being minimized by only getting snaps in special packages is a waste of his talent, and I have a feeling this won’t end well.
He should have landed on a team where he could sit and develop. Instead, he’s been pushed into this horrible situation.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jalen Hurts (@jalenhurts) on Dec 1, 2018 at 6:42pm PST
We’ll see how it ends, but I don’t have high hopes.