thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Report: Subway Supervisor Made $385,000 In Overtime While Going To Concerts And Enjoying Vacations

An MTA worker was arrested Thursday for enjoying concerts in Atlantic City and out-of-state family vacations while on the clock , The New York Post reports .
Michael Gunderson , an MTA maintenance supervisor , earned $ 385,000 in 2018 , with $ 283,000 coming from 3,914 hours of overtime , according to the New York Post .
In order to work 3,914 hours of overtime in one year , Gunderson would have had to average 10 hours of overtime per day .
Gunderson ’ s arrest follows MTA allegedly being exposed for paying workers for hours that were physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York Post .
( RELATED : Five New York Metro Employees Charged With Overtime Fraud , Were Among Highest Paid Workers ) On March 23 and 24 of 2018 , Gunderson reportedly billed MTA for 37 hours of work while phone , license-plate reader and work ID scanner records indicate he spent most of the two days in New Jersey .
In April , Gunderson allegedly went on a vacation to Williamsburg , Virginia from April 2 through April 8 .
Gunderson used 4 vacation days but billed MTA for the other four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clock reportedly include a charity 5k event , trips to Gunderson ’ s family farm , and concerts in Atlantic City .
Gunderson faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of the charges .

An MTA worker was arrested Thursday for enjoying concerts in Atlantic City and out-of-state family vacations while on the clock, The New York Post reports.
Michael Gunderson, an MTA maintenance supervisor, earned $385,000 in 2018, with $283,000 coming from 3,914 hours of overtime, according to the New York Post.
In order to work 3,914 hours of overtime in one year, Gunderson would have had to average 10 hours of overtime per day.
MTA worker clocks nearly 4K OT hours while in Atlantic City, on vacations: feds https://t.co/zRcMUUeifj pic.twitter.com/RG3CU3U9AO — New York Post (@nypost) December 3, 2020
Gunderson’s arrest follows MTA allegedly being exposed for paying workers for hours that were physically impossible to work, per the New York Post. (RELATED: Five New York Metro Employees Charged With Overtime Fraud, Were Among Highest Paid Workers)
On March 23 and 24 of 2018, Gunderson reportedly billed MTA for 37 hours of work while phone, license-plate reader and work ID scanner records indicate he spent most of the two days in New Jersey.
In April, Gunderson allegedly went on a vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia from April 2 through April 8. Gunderson used 4 vacation days but billed MTA for the other four days.
Other trips while on the clock reportedly include a charity 5k event, trips to Gunderson’s family farm, and concerts in Atlantic City.
Gunderson faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of the charges.


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Rep. Gaetz Asks Fellow Republicans To Flip On Marijuana Legalization

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida warned Friday that arguments against marijuana legalization are increasingly unpopular , The Hill reports .
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement ( MORE ) Act would expunge some marijuana convictions and remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances .
The MORE Act passed the House Friday with only five Republicans , including Gaetz , voting for passage .
( RELATED : House To Vote On Kamala Harris Bill Which Would Legalize Marijuana Next Week ) Gaetz reportedly said the arguments coming from other GOP members against marijuana “ are overwhelmingly losing with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say that every state that had a marijuana referendum in the November 3 election passed the measures .
“ The only thing that I know is more popular than getting out of the war on drugs is getting out of the war in Afghanistan , ” Gaetz reportedly said in regards to marijuana legalization .
The MORE Act provides that the federal government would no longer prosecute individuals for marijuana offenses , which would allow the states to create their own laws .
Despite passing the House , the Senate is reportedly not @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida warned Friday that arguments against marijuana legalization are increasingly unpopular, The Hill reports.
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act would expunge some marijuana convictions and remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances.
The federal government has lied to the people of this country about marijuana for a generation. I’m voting for the MORE Act. pic.twitter.com/suH497s54Y — Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) December 4, 2020
The MORE Act passed the House Friday with only five Republicans, including Gaetz, voting for passage. (RELATED: House To Vote On Kamala Harris Bill Which Would Legalize Marijuana Next Week)
Gaetz reportedly said the arguments coming from other GOP members against marijuana “are overwhelmingly losing with the American people.”
Gaetz went on to say that every state that had a marijuana referendum in the November 3 election passed the measures.
“The only thing that I know is more popular than getting out of the war on drugs is getting out of the war in Afghanistan,” Gaetz reportedly said in regards to marijuana legalization.
The MORE Act provides that the federal government would no longer prosecute individuals for marijuana offenses, which would allow the states to create their own laws.
Despite passing the House, the Senate is reportedly not expected to take up the bill.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Alwyn Cashe Will Receive The Medal Of Honor

Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe will receive the Medal of Honor .
According to Military.com , President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday authorizing Cashe to receive the military ’ s highest honor .
( RELATED : Watching ‘ Band Of Brothers ‘ Never Gets Old .
Here ’ s Why It ’ s Such A Great Series ) Cashe died from injuries he received while saving the lives of six fellow soldiers in Samara , Iraq .
He pulled them out of Bradley Fighting Vehicle and succumbed to his injuries November 8 , 2005 .
Military Times wrote the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Cashe wasn ’ t initially hurt when a roadside bomb exploded Oct. 17 next to his Bradley Fighting Vehicle while on patrol in Samara , Iraq , family members said .
But he suffered second- and third-degree burns over 70 percent of his body when he ran back into the vehicle in an attempt to rescue other soldiers trapped inside , according to his family .
I hope every American out there reads what Cashe did .
He represents everything great about America , and he 100 % deserves the Medal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety aside to save the lives of six of his teammates .
If that ’ s not a hero , then I don ’ t know what is .
Right now , the country feels very fractured and we could all use a reminder of what the USA is about .
Guys like Alwyn Cashe make me damn proud to be an American .
Thank God that guys like him are on our side .
I will take us with guys like Cashe against anyone else in the world .
He ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has made America the greatest country on Earth .
God bless Cashe ’ s actions and sacrifice .
I don ’ t think there will be a dry eye in the house when the Medal of Honor is presented to his family .

Iraq War hero Alwyn Cashe will receive the Medal of Honor.
According to Military.com, President Donald Trump signed a bill Friday authorizing Cashe to receive the military’s highest honor. (RELATED: Watching ‘Band Of Brothers‘ Never Gets Old. Here’s Why It’s Such A Great Series)
Cashe died from injuries he received while saving the lives of six fellow soldiers in Samara, Iraq. He pulled them out of Bradley Fighting Vehicle and succumbed to his injuries November 8, 2005.
Trump Signs Bill Authorizing Alwyn Cashe to Receive Medal of Honor https://t.co/wo7URwV3tU — Hope Hodge Seck (@HopeSeck) December 5, 2020
Military Times wrote the following about Cashe’s heroic actions:
Cashe wasn’t initially hurt when a roadside bomb exploded Oct. 17 next to his Bradley Fighting Vehicle while on patrol in Samara, Iraq, family members said. But he suffered second- and third-degree burns over 70 percent of his body when he ran back into the vehicle in an attempt to rescue other soldiers trapped inside, according to his family.
I hope every American out there reads what Cashe did. He represents everything great about America, and he 100% deserves the Medal of Honor.
He put his needs and safety aside to save the lives of six of his teammates. If that’s not a hero, then I don’t know what is.
Right now, the country feels very fractured and we could all use a reminder of what the USA is about. Guys like Alwyn Cashe make me damn proud to be an American.
Thank God that guys like him are on our side. I will take us with guys like Cashe against anyone else in the world.
He’s a perfect example of the spirit that has made America the greatest country on Earth.
God bless Cashe for his actions and sacrifice. I don’t think there will be a dry eye in the house when the Medal of Honor is presented to his family.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Georgia Vs. Vanderbilt Postponed

Georgia Vs. Vanderbilt Postponed

The SEC announced Friday afternoon that the game was postponed because of “ the Vanderbilt football squad size and position @ @ @ @ @ requirements ” during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True @ @ @ @ @ It Comes To College Football ) I ’ m not even going to sweat another @ @ @ @ @ this point , why would ?
It ’ s just the nature of the beast @ @ @ @ @ , we have more bad news when it comes to college football and coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ Now , the SEC has handed out another postponement .
It ’ s Saturday morning @ @ @ @ @ get all fired up or I could just crack another beer .
There are still @ @ @ @ @ Given the fact , I think I ’ ll choose the latter option .
It @ @ @ @ @ , but let ’ s not let it slow us down !
Hopefully , more @ @ @ @ @ today .
That ’ s the last thing we need .

Georgia won’t play Vanderbilt as scheduled Saturday.
The SEC announced Friday afternoon that the game was postponed because of “the Vanderbilt football squad size and position availability falling below roster minimum requirements” during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
NEWS: The Vanderbilt at Georgia FB game of Dec. 5 is postponed due to the Vanderbilt football squad size and position availability falling below roster minimum requirements. The action is consistent with SEC COVID-19 protocols.https://t.co/iNWnAbRN3A — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 4, 2020
I’m not even going to sweat another game getting canceled. At this point, why would? It’s just the nature of the beast.
With every passing day, we have more bad news when it comes to college football and coronavirus. It just never ends.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Georgia Football (@georgiafootball)
Now, the SEC has handed out another postponement. It’s Saturday morning in America. I could get all fired up or I could just crack another beer.
There are still plenty of games on. Given the fact, I think I’ll choose the latter option.
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It’s an unfortunate situation, but let’s not let it slow us down! Hopefully, more games aren’t derailed today. That’s the last thing we need.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--It’s Another Great Day Of College Football In America

The sun is up on this fine Saturday morning in America , and that means it ’ s another great day of college football .
Despite the fact that we ’ ve continued to deal with some coronavirus issues the past several weeks , college football is still rolling in the USA .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Not only is a great day for football , but the Wisconsin Badgers are finally back on the field after another week off because of Minnesota ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Hoosiers , and you best believe that I ’ m going to be crushing beers from the opening kick through the end of the game .
If you ’ re not drinking beer with me today , then I have to ask what the hell you ’ re doing with your life .
This is America .
In this country , we drink beer and we watch football .
That ’ s the spirit that beat the Japanese !
So , let ’ s ignore those with negative attitudes , and let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great Saturday .
The season is winding down , which means we don ’ t have many more of these left .
Hit up the boys , grab tons of beer and let ’ s watch college football until we fall asleep .

The sun is up on this fine Saturday morning in America, and that means it’s another great day of college football.
Despite the fact that we’ve continued to deal with some coronavirus issues the past several weeks, college football is still rolling in the USA. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball)
Not only is a great day for football, but the Wisconsin Badgers are finally back on the field after another week off because of Minnesota’s coronavirus issues.
We’re playing the Hoosiers, and you best believe that I’m going to be crushing beers from the opening kick through the end of the game.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball)
If you’re not drinking beer with me today, then I have to ask what the hell you’re doing with your life. This is America.
In this country, we drink beer and we watch football. That’s the spirit that beat the Japanese!
So, let’s ignore those with negative attitudes, and let’s have ourselves one hell of a great Saturday. The season is winding down, which means we don’t have many more of these left.
Hit up the boys, grab tons of beer and let’s watch college football until we fall asleep.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Here’s How Democrats Think They’re Going To Win The Georgia Runoffs

After gaining some Democratic momentum in Georgia with President-elect Joe Biden ’ s victory , Democratic strategists believe Raphael Warnock @ @ @ @ @ their runoff races against Republican Sens .
Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue .

After gaining some Democratic momentum in Georgia with President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, Democratic strategists believe Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff will win their runoff races against Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--‘I’m Not An Asshole, The Governor Is’: Celebrity Chef Won’t Close Restaurants, Says Outdoor Dining R

‘I’m Not An Asshole, The Governor Is’: Celebrity Chef Won’t Close Restaurants, Says Outdoor Dining Restrictions Are Unscientific

A celebrity chef has vowed his restaurant will stay open amid new coronavirus lockdown restrictions in California , according to a video he posted of himself on Twitter .
“ Do we take the pandemic seriously ?
Of course we do , ” Gruel said in his video .
“ Am I saying that we shouldn ’ t close outdoor dining ?
Yes , I am.
” Andrew Gruel , a former judge on Food Network ’ s Food Truck Face Off , is the founder , CEO and executive chef of Slapfish , a seafood restaurant franchise based in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his website .
“ There is zero scientific evidence that proves that outdoor dining is contributing to a rise in cases related to this , ” Gruel said .
“ I can get on an airplane and I can fly and eat and do whatever I want – and don ’ t tell me it ’ s the HEPA filters , okay ?
Because that ’ s not the case .
You don ’ t turn those on until you get onto the plane.
” ( RELATED : LA Judge Leaves Outdoor Dining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evidence Supporting The Policy ) Gruel also said that in addition to following the government ’ s advice and being shut down multiple times , small business owners have not been compensated for their efforts to protect customers .
“ We shut down indoor dining ?
No problem .
I ’ ve got a warehouse full of Plexiglas right now , okay ?
We went outdoors , alright ?
Now that ’ s getting shut down .
I just put thousands of dollars into outdoor heaters.
” “ I can go into Wal-Mart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even have to wear pants .
Nobody wears a mask at Wal-Mart .
I can go get a pink cockatoo for my Christmas tree , but I can ’ t go and dine outdoors at a restaurant .
I can go to Target .
Amazon is making tons of money .
All big businesses are getting rich .
Outdoor dining does not lead to any of that .
Therefore , screw that .
We ’ re staying open outdoors .
It ’ s that simple .
I ’ m not an asshole .
@ @ @ @ @

A celebrity chef has vowed his restaurant will stay open amid new coronavirus lockdown restrictions in California, according to a video he posted of himself on Twitter.
My message for all the haters. Please share the logic. Sorry, haven’t had a haircut since March. pic.twitter.com/SOjy3bt4l5 — Chef Andrew Gruel (@ChefGruel) December 3, 2020
“Do we take the pandemic seriously? Of course we do,” Gruel said in his video. “Am I saying that we shouldn’t close outdoor dining? Yes, I am.”
Andrew Gruel, a former judge on Food Network’s Food Truck Face Off, is the founder, CEO and executive chef of Slapfish, a seafood restaurant franchise based in Huntington Beach, California, according to his website.
“There is zero scientific evidence that proves that outdoor dining is contributing to a rise in cases related to this,” Gruel said. “I can get on an airplane and I can fly and eat and do whatever I want – and don’t tell me it’s the HEPA filters, okay? Because that’s not the case. You don’t turn those on until you get onto the plane.”(RELATED: LA Judge Leaves Outdoor Dining Ban In Place But Demands To See Evidence Supporting The Policy)
Gruel also said that in addition to following the government’s advice and being shut down multiple times, small business owners have not been compensated for their efforts to protect customers.
“We shut down indoor dining? No problem. I’ve got a warehouse full of Plexiglas right now, okay? We went outdoors, alright? Now that’s getting shut down. I just put thousands of dollars into outdoor heaters.”
“I can go into Wal-Mart. Heck, I don’t even have to wear pants. Nobody wears a mask at Wal-Mart. I can go get a pink cockatoo for my Christmas tree, but I can’t go and dine outdoors at a restaurant. I can go to Target. Amazon is making tons of money. All big businesses are getting rich. Outdoor dining does not lead to any of that. Therefore, screw that. We’re staying open outdoors. It’s that simple. I’m not an asshole. The Governor is.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Explaining The Viral Video Claiming To Show Election Fraud In Fulton County, Georgia

A video shared on Twitter by the Trump campaign appears to show workers at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia , where absentee ballots for the 2020 election were tabulated .
One worker can be seen pulling something that looks like a suitcase out from under a table .
The tweet reads : “ Video footage from Georgia shows suitcases filled with ballots pulled from under a table AFTER supervisors told poll workers to leave room and 4 people stayed behind to keep counting votes.
” While some workers chose to leave the arena before all the ballots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the video shows proper protocol for handling the ballots being followed .
For instance , communications manager for Georgia ’ s secretary of state Walter Jones said in a statement to Check Your Fact that , “ Nothing we have learned from the independent monitor or our investigation have suggested any improper ballots were scanned.
” Gabriel Sterling , Georgia ’ s voting systems implementation manager , likewise confirmed that the video showed normal procedure to the fact-checking website Lead Stories .
“ If you look at the video tape , the work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect , which is you take the sealed suitcase looking things in , you place the ballots on the scanner in manageable batches and you scan them , ” Sterling said .
The “ suitcases ” in the video were actually “ standard containers ” that were used to hold ballots , according to Frances Watson , the Georgia secretary of state ’ s chief investigator .
The containers had been emptied out and “ the ballots from it were actually out on the table when the media were still there , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the ballots had been verified by “ cutters , ” election workers who open absentee ballot envelopes to verify the ballots before they are scanned and counted .
The cutters left the arena around 10 p.m. when they finished their work .
Other workers began to leave as well , though they were not told to , according to Watson .
“ Nobody told them to stay .
Nobody told them to leave , ” she told Lead Stories .
“ Nobody gave them any advice on what they should do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the public to come back in to view at whatever time they wanted to , as long as they were still working.
” Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron had five county workers stay behind to finish scanning the ballots , WSB-TV 2 , an Atlanta-based television outlet , reported on Nov. 4 .
These are seemingly the individuals seen in the video .
“ Some people were let go , and when I found out they were letting people go , I told them they needed to stay , ” Barron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 Board of Registration and Elections special meeting to re-certify the 2020 election results that the video showed “ normal processing.
” ( RELATED : Does This Video Show Ballots Being Destroyed In Georgia ’ s Cobb County ? )
“ What the video shows is that they pulled out plastic bins from underneath the desk , ” Barron said in the meeting .
“ Those are bins that they keep under their desk near the scanners .
They then cut those seals that are on those , open those up and pull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the process of cleaning so they hadn ’ t sealed those ballot boxes up so they were able to start right back up .
It was normal processing that occurred there , as Gabe Sterling from the state explained.
” Additionally , WSB-TV 2 investigative reporter Justin Gray shared on Twitter that he had reviewed the footage himself and saw no evidence of anything “ improper ” occuring .
“ I just spent 2 hours going through State Farm surveillance video with @ GabrielSterling & state investigators , ” Gray tweeted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the surveillance footage .
“ We watched chain of custody of the table & ballot boxes in question – from 8am until midnight .
The boxes were packed & sealed with observers in room – nothing improper.
” The ballot scanners were not left unsupervised throughout the entire night , according to Jones , who said that the secretary of state ’ s office “ dispatched an investigator and notified the independent monitor appointed by the State Election Board who both observed scanning until it was halted for the night around midnight.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour until the election observer arrived , according to WSB-TV 2 , though they were under video surveillance .
Sterling denied anything nefarious occurred during the hour of unsupervised counting .
“ These are just typical everyday election workers are just doing their jobs , ” Sterling told the outlet .
“ This is not some Ocean ’ s Eleven-level scheme being put together in the middle of the night.
” Brendan Keefe , the chief investigative reporter for local television outlet 11 Alive , said in a segment shared on Twitter that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counting had resumed .
“ The press and the party monitors were not given notice that counting would continue into the morning hours and they should have been , ” he said .
Media outlets , such as WSB-TV 2 and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , also reported on Nov. 5 that an election observer was present until the scanning was finished at 1 a.m .
While Georgia Code Title 21 .
Elections § 21-2-408 says partisan parties are “ entitled ” to have observers , there is nothing in the law that requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .

A video shared on Twitter by the Trump campaign appears to show workers at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, where absentee ballots for the 2020 election were tabulated. One worker can be seen pulling something that looks like a suitcase out from under a table.
WATCH: Video footage from Georgia shows suitcases filled with ballots pulled from under a table AFTER supervisors told poll workers to leave room and 4 people stayed behind to keep counting votes pic.twitter.com/AcbTI1pxn4 — Team Trump (@TeamTrump) December 3, 2020
The tweet reads: “Video footage from Georgia shows suitcases filled with ballots pulled from under a table AFTER supervisors told poll workers to leave room and 4 people stayed behind to keep counting votes.”
While some workers chose to leave the arena before all the ballots were scanned, election officials agree that the video shows proper protocol for handling the ballots being followed. For instance, communications manager for Georgia’s secretary of state Walter Jones said in a statement to Check Your Fact that, “Nothing we have learned from the independent monitor or our investigation have suggested any improper ballots were scanned.”
Gabriel Sterling, Georgia’s voting systems implementation manager, likewise confirmed that the video showed normal procedure to the fact-checking website Lead Stories. “If you look at the video tape, the work you see is the work you would expect, which is you take the sealed suitcase looking things in, you place the ballots on the scanner in manageable batches and you scan them,” Sterling said.
The “suitcases” in the video were actually “standard containers” that were used to hold ballots, according to Frances Watson, the Georgia secretary of state’s chief investigator. The containers had been emptied out and “the ballots from it were actually out on the table when the media were still there,” Watson told Lead Stories.
Sterling explained that the ballots had been verified by “cutters,” election workers who open absentee ballot envelopes to verify the ballots before they are scanned and counted. The cutters left the arena around 10 p.m. when they finished their work. Other workers began to leave as well, though they were not told to, according to Watson.
“Nobody told them to stay. Nobody told them to leave,” she told Lead Stories. “Nobody gave them any advice on what they should do. And it was still open for them or the public to come back in to view at whatever time they wanted to, as long as they were still working.”
Fulton County Elections Director Richard Barron had five county workers stay behind to finish scanning the ballots, WSB-TV 2, an Atlanta-based television outlet, reported on Nov. 4. These are seemingly the individuals seen in the video.
“Some people were let go, and when I found out they were letting people go, I told them they needed to stay,” Barron said.
Barron repeated during a Dec. 4 Board of Registration and Elections special meeting to re-certify the 2020 election results that the video showed “normal processing.” (RELATED: Does This Video Show Ballots Being Destroyed In Georgia’s Cobb County?)
“What the video shows is that they pulled out plastic bins from underneath the desk,” Barron said in the meeting. “Those are bins that they keep under their desk near the scanners. They then cut those seals that are on those, open those up and pull the ballots out. They were still in the process of cleaning so they hadn’t sealed those ballot boxes up so they were able to start right back up. It was normal processing that occurred there, as Gabe Sterling from the state explained.”
Additionally, WSB-TV 2 investigative reporter Justin Gray shared on Twitter that he had reviewed the footage himself and saw no evidence of anything “improper” occuring.
I just spent 2 hours going through State Farm surveillance video with @GabrielSterling & state investigators. We watched chain of custody of the table & ballot boxes in question – from 8am until midnight. The boxes were packed & sealed with observers in room – nothing improper pic.twitter.com/gKxS2GwD0Z — Justin Gray (@JustinGrayWSB) December 4, 2020
“I just spent 2 hours going through State Farm surveillance video with @GabrielSterling & state investigators,” Gray tweeted, along with a photo of him watching the surveillance footage. “We watched chain of custody of the table & ballot boxes in question – from 8am until midnight. The boxes were packed & sealed with observers in room – nothing improper.”
The ballot scanners were not left unsupervised throughout the entire night, according to Jones, who said that the secretary of state’s office “dispatched an investigator and notified the independent monitor appointed by the State Election Board who both observed scanning until it was halted for the night around midnight.”
The scanners were unattended for about an hour until the election observer arrived, according to WSB-TV 2, though they were under video surveillance. Sterling denied anything nefarious occurred during the hour of unsupervised counting.
“These are just typical everyday election workers are just doing their jobs,” Sterling told the outlet. “This is not some Ocean’s Eleven-level scheme being put together in the middle of the night.”
Brendan Keefe, the chief investigative reporter for local television outlet 11 Alive, said in a segment shared on Twitter that observers should have been given notice that counting had resumed.
“The press and the party monitors were not given notice that counting would continue into the morning hours and they should have been,” he said.
Media outlets, such as WSB-TV 2 and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, also reported on Nov. 5 that an election observer was present until the scanning was finished at 1 a.m.
While Georgia Code Title 21. Elections § 21-2-408 says partisan parties are “entitled” to have observers, there is nothing in the law that requires partisan observers to be present at all times.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Become A Pro Real Estate Investor With This Step-By-Step Learning Bundle

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thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Save Big On This Sewing Table For That Special Crafter In Your Life

Crafting is serious business .
But if your creative space isn ’ t organized or laid out properly , it ’ s anything but .
So this holiday , if you ’ re looking for something unique to give to that special creative soul in your life , this dynamic SewStation may just be the ticket .
Whether you ’ re trying to create an efficient crafting space in a small apartment or simply want to give your already-existing room a little upgrade , the SewStation 201 Sewing Table by SewingRite is always helpful to have around .
Requiring no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this folding table is ready to be used the second you take it out of the box .
The height-adjustable folding table features a laminated surface that ’ s a breeze to clean , a sewing platform that can be lowered or raised as you need it , and an etched in yardstick for quick and easy measuring .
Since it ’ s lightweight and incredibly portable , you can use the table in different rooms , whether it ’ s for your next sewing project or simply to serve as a desk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And if you don ’ t need it , simply fold it down flat and store it under a bed or in the closet , no problem .
Toting an impressive 4.5/5-star rating on Amazon , the SewStation proves to be a must-have for crafters all over the country .
Just read some of the table ’ s awesome reviews and you ’ ll quickly understand why .
“ This sewing table is very sturdy .
Nice finish , affordable ( lowest price I found online ) , and no assembly required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Am still able to install the Brother expansion table on the machine !
Excellent packaging for shipment !
” – Anonymous user “ I am VERY pleased with the sturdiness , size , foldability , and overall quality of this table .
It came fully assembled and was delivered a week earlier than initially indicated.
” – Meril For a limited time , you can get the SewStation 201 Sewing Table by SewingRite for just $ 110.49 ( reg .
$ 199 ) with the code DEC15 during Cyber Week !
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Crafting is serious business. But if your creative space isn’t organized or laid out properly, it’s anything but. So this holiday, if you’re looking for something unique to give to that special creative soul in your life, this dynamic SewStation may just be the ticket.
Whether you’re trying to create an efficient crafting space in a small apartment or simply want to give your already-existing room a little upgrade, the SewStation 201 Sewing Table by SewingRite is always helpful to have around. Requiring no set-up or installation tools at all, this folding table is ready to be used the second you take it out of the box.
The height-adjustable folding table features a laminated surface that’s a breeze to clean, a sewing platform that can be lowered or raised as you need it, and an etched in yardstick for quick and easy measuring. Since it’s lightweight and incredibly portable, you can use the table in different rooms, whether it’s for your next sewing project or simply to serve as a desk as you type away on your laptop. And if you don’t need it, simply fold it down flat and store it under a bed or in the closet, no problem.
Toting an impressive 4.5/5-star rating on Amazon, the SewStation proves to be a must-have for crafters all over the country. Just read some of the table’s awesome reviews and you’ll quickly understand why.
“Very good quality. I’m pleasantly surprised.” – Elsa
“This sewing table is very sturdy. Nice finish, affordable (lowest price I found online), and no assembly required. Fits the Brother sewing machine perfectly! Am still able to install the Brother expansion table on the machine! Excellent packaging for shipment!” – Anonymous user
“I am VERY pleased with the sturdiness, size, foldability, and overall quality of this table. It came fully assembled and was delivered a week earlier than initially indicated.” – Meril
For a limited time, you can get the SewStation 201 Sewing Table by SewingRite for just $110.49 (reg. $199) with the code DEC15 during Cyber Week!
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thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Grab Your Bagel Bites And Get Cozy With 400 Vintage Games On Sale For Over 60% Off

When it comes to giving gifts during the holidays , it ’ s all about evoking heartfelt emotions .
What better way to put a smile on your loved ones ’ faces than with a nice big dose of nostalgia ?
Whether it ’ s your brother-in-law , your favorite uncle , or even yourself , what could be better than having access to 400 of your favorite vintage games ?
Well , a piping hot side of bagel bites couldn ’ t hurt .
If you ’ re looking for a great gift to give this holiday , look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pad !
Jam-packed with more than 400 FC games , this little gadget can provide hours and hours of good old fashioned fun , letting you take a step back to your childhood .
And while these games definitely pull at those nostalgic heartstrings , the Game Pad can also serve as a fun way to introduce your favorite vintage games to today ’ s youngins , giving them a fun history lesson about how video games used to look .
Unlike old school portable game consoles , the Game Pad is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s super compact and small enough to fit right into your pocket or backpack , it can also connect to your TV via AV output , so you can play comfortably on the couch .
In fact , the Game Pad also comes with a second controller , perfect for some friendly competition this holiday .
Each Portable Game Pad is lightweight and easy to hold thanks to its ergonomic non-slip design .
And it even comes with a handy carrying pouch to keep it safe while you take it around with you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing is , you ’ ll definitely want to go mobile with it .
For a limited time , you can snag the Portable Game Pad with 400 games plus a second player controller for just $ 22.94 ( reg .
$ 79 ) when you use the code DEC15 at check-out .
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When it comes to giving gifts during the holidays, it’s all about evoking heartfelt emotions. What better way to put a smile on your loved ones’ faces than with a nice big dose of nostalgia? Whether it’s your brother-in-law, your favorite uncle, or even yourself, what could be better than having access to 400 of your favorite vintage games? Well, a piping hot side of bagel bites couldn’t hurt.
If you’re looking for a great gift to give this holiday, look no further than this cool Portable Game Pad! Jam-packed with more than 400 FC games, this little gadget can provide hours and hours of good old fashioned fun, letting you take a step back to your childhood. And while these games definitely pull at those nostalgic heartstrings, the Game Pad can also serve as a fun way to introduce your favorite vintage games to today’s youngins, giving them a fun history lesson about how video games used to look.
Unlike old school portable game consoles, the Game Pad is a little more versatile. While it’s super compact and small enough to fit right into your pocket or backpack, it can also connect to your TV via AV output, so you can play comfortably on the couch. In fact, the Game Pad also comes with a second controller, perfect for some friendly competition this holiday.
Each Portable Game Pad is lightweight and easy to hold thanks to its ergonomic non-slip design. And it even comes with a handy carrying pouch to keep it safe while you take it around with you. And judging by how fun this thing is, you’ll definitely want to go mobile with it.
For a limited time, you can snag the Portable Game Pad with 400 games plus a second player controller for just $22.94 (reg. $79) when you use the code DEC15 at check-out.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Give The Gift Of Old School Games With This Discounted Console

Adulting has its perks but it sure is rough sometimes .
That ’ s why a little dose of nostalgia now and then is always a good thing , especially when it comes in the form of your favorite retro games .
With the holidays right around the corner , what better gift is there than the ability to escape to the good old days of the ’ 80s and ’ 90s ?
If you could use a quick trip back to the sweet days of your childhood , this retro-inspired game console will definitely do the trick .
Jam-packed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games , this little gadget can provide hours upon hours of fun no matter how old you are .
Whether you ’ re revisiting these games after a 20-year-break or are seeing them for the very first time , there ’ s no doubt this retro console will have you grinning from ear to ear — and craving a combination of bagel bites , Kool-Aid , and Flintstone vitamins .
Weird , right ?
Unlike the actual consoles you used to play with back in the day , this retro-inspired console never requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything .
All the games will be instantly at your fingertips , no set-up required .
And thanks to its HDMI output , you can enjoy everything from the comfort of your own TV or computer screen .
While this retro-inspired gaming console is great for adults in the mood to travel back in time , it ’ s also a fun way to connect with the young kids of today , showing them just how far the world of gaming has come since you were their age .
That ’ s why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everyone in the family , promising some seriously fun competition while you all stay cozy around the fire .
For a limited time , you can snag the Retro Inspired 820-Game HDMI Console for just $ 42.49 ( reg .
$ 129 ) when you use the code DEC15 at check-out .
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Adulting has its perks but it sure is rough sometimes. That’s why a little dose of nostalgia now and then is always a good thing, especially when it comes in the form of your favorite retro games. With the holidays right around the corner, what better gift is there than the ability to escape to the good old days of the ’80s and ’90s?
If you could use a quick trip back to the sweet days of your childhood, this retro-inspired game console will definitely do the trick. Jam-packed with a whopping 821 pre-loaded vintage video games, this little gadget can provide hours upon hours of fun no matter how old you are. Whether you’re revisiting these games after a 20-year-break or are seeing them for the very first time, there’s no doubt this retro console will have you grinning from ear to ear — and craving a combination of bagel bites, Kool-Aid, and Flintstone vitamins. Weird, right?
Unlike the actual consoles you used to play with back in the day, this retro-inspired console never requires you to insert game cards or download anything. All the games will be instantly at your fingertips, no set-up required. And thanks to its HDMI output, you can enjoy everything from the comfort of your own TV or computer screen.
While this retro-inspired gaming console is great for adults in the mood to travel back in time, it’s also a fun way to connect with the young kids of today, showing them just how far the world of gaming has come since you were their age. That’s why it makes for a great holiday gift for everyone in the family, promising some seriously fun competition while you all stay cozy around the fire.
For a limited time, you can snag the Retro Inspired 820-Game HDMI Console for just $42.49 (reg. $129) when you use the code DEC15 at check-out.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Trump Urges Georgians To Vote In Senate Elections Even As He Claims Democrats Will ‘Rig’ Them

President Donald Trump urged Georgians to vote in the state ’ s Senate runoff elections even as he told him the presidential election was rigged during a Saturday rally in the state .
Trump travelled to Georgia to support Republican Sens .
Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in their runoff elections , scheduled for early January .
The elections will determine control of the U.S. Senate , with Democrats needing to win both seats to secure a 50-50 tie in the chamber .
Trump also reiterated his claims of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election during the Saturday event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to steal both [ Senate ] elections , we will have total one-party socialist control , and everything you care about–your whole philosophy–will be gone , ” Trump said , appearing to concede that he will not control the White House come January 20 .
Chants of “ stop the steal ” started throughout the rally .
Trump argued , without presenting evidence , that Democrats would engage in voter fraud in the runoff elections as well , saying the Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger , needed to prepare .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans In Congress Who Say Biden Won ) Trump has yet to formally concede the results of the 2020 election , though he has ordered his administration to begin the transition process .
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has said Trump won ’ t concede until his various legal challenges have been exhausted .
He and his campaign have filed lawsuits in Arizona , Georgia , Nevada , Pennsylvania , Michigan and Wisconsin , most of which have already been thrown out or withdrawn .
His remaining lawsuits in Wisconsin would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even if successful , according to Trump ’ s own lawyers .

President Donald Trump urged Georgians to vote in the state’s Senate runoff elections even as he told him the presidential election was rigged during a Saturday rally in the state.
Trump travelled to Georgia to support Republican Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue in their runoff elections, scheduled for early January. The elections will determine control of the U.S. Senate, with Democrats needing to win both seats to secure a 50-50 tie in the chamber.
WATCH:
Trump also reiterated his claims of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election during the Saturday event.
“If the other side manages to steal both [Senate] elections, we will have total one-party socialist control, and everything you care about–your whole philosophy–will be gone,” Trump said, appearing to concede that he will not control the White House come January 20.
Chants of “stop the steal” started throughout the rally.
Trump fans in Georgia chant “stop the steal!” prompting Trump to say, “your governor could stop it very easily if he knew what the hell he was doing.” pic.twitter.com/X4vZRUNnQ7 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 6, 2020
President Trump in Georgia: “You know we won Georgia, just so you understand.” pic.twitter.com/4U13zSHdrm — VINnews (@VINNews) December 6, 2020
Trump argued, without presenting evidence, that Democrats would engage in voter fraud in the runoff elections as well, saying the Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, needed to prepare. (RELATED: Trump Demands ‘List’ Of Republicans In Congress Who Say Biden Won)
Trump in Valdosta repeatedly criticizes Georgia’s GOP govt officials. “You’ve got to make sure your secretary of state knows what the hell he’s doing.” And Kemp “has to get a lot tougher.” “They’re going to try and rig this one, I’m sure,” he says. “We still might win it.” https://t.co/mJx9sVXpPy — Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) December 6, 2020
Trump has yet to formally concede the results of the 2020 election, though he has ordered his administration to begin the transition process.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has said Trump won’t concede until his various legal challenges have been exhausted. He and his campaign have filed lawsuits in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, most of which have already been thrown out or withdrawn.
His remaining lawsuits in Wisconsin would not overturn the result of the 2020 election even if successful, according to Trump’s own lawyers.


thedailycaller--2020-12-06--Trump Executive Order Banning Investment In Firms That Aid Chinese Military Opened A ‘New Front’ In

Trump Executive Order Banning Investment In Firms That Aid Chinese Military Opened A ‘New Front’ In US-China Economic Policy, Experts Say

• President Donald Trump signed an executive order Nov. 12 prohibiting Americans from investing in select Chinese firms that support China ’ s military , intelligence and security apparatus .
• “ What his administration has done , particularly over the past one-and-a-half years , is basically throw the kitchen sink at China on these technology issues , ” Sourabh Gupta , a senior fellow at the Institute for China-America Studies , told The Daily Caller News Foundation .
• The executive order “ opened up a new front ” in the economic war between the U.S. and China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of trade policy at Cornell University , according to The New York Times .
President Donald Trump ’ s latest executive order concerning China signaled his administration wouldn ’ t let up pressure even as his term comes to an , according to experts .
President Donald Trump signed the executive order on Nov. 12 prohibiting Americans from investing in select Chinese firms that support China ’ s military , intelligence and security apparatus .
While Trump has confronted China over economic abuses and through an increasingly tense trade war , the executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant actions he has taken against China since taking office in 2017 .
“ What his administration has done , particularly over the past one-and-a-half years , is basically throw the kitchen sink at China on these technology issues , ” Sourabh Gupta , a senior fellow at the Institute for China-America Studies , told The Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ The fact of the matter is that he has changed the conversation , ” Gupta said .
“ This had to begin at some point of time .
He has begun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : New White House Report Details Biggest Tech Advancements Of Trump ’ s First Term ) The November executive order originally applied to 31 Chinese security , technology , aerospace and construction companies listed by the Department of Defense ( DoD ) .
On Thursday , the DoD added four additional Chinese firms , which are involved in construction , engineering , energy and semiconductor manufacturing .
Beginning Jan. 11 , 2021 , U.S. citizens and entities will be prohibited from purchasing shares in the listed firms , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Signs Phase One Of Trade Agreement With China ) “ The People ’ s Republic of China ( PRC ) is increasingly exploiting United States capital to resource and to enable the development and modernization of its military , intelligence , and other security apparatuses , which continues to allow the PRC to directly threaten the United States homeland and United States forces overseas , ” Trump said in the order .
The executive order has been Trump ’ s only executive order since the Nov. 3 election , according to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump in the election , according to several news organizations including The Associated Press and Fox News .
“ Even in its waning days , the Trump administration has no intention of easing up on economic hostilities against China , ” Eswar S. Prasad , a professor of trade policy at Cornell University , told The New York Times .
Prasad added that the executive order “ opened up a new front ” in the U.S. economic warfare with China , according to The Times .
China , meanwhile , condemned the executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” United Press International ( UPI ) reported .
Chinese officials labeled the action an attack on its system of convergence between private firms and the country ’ s military .
“ This move will not only seriously damage the legitimate interests of Chinese companies , but will also damage the interests of investors in various countries , including the United States , ” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin , according to UPI .
( RELATED : China Purchases Record Amount Of US Goods In September As Part Of New Trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Huawei , which the Trump administration has previously cracked down on .
The Commerce Department has accused the company , which Trump called “ Spy Wei ” in August , of harnessing American technology to undermine U.S. national security .
Trump has also targeted the social media apps TikTok and WeChat as well as their parent companies , ByteDance and Tencent Holdings .
Efforts to ban the apps have been delayed multiple times and multiple judges have ruled against the Trump administration .
In addition to his actions against Chinese technology companies that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. , Trump has entered into a tense trade war with China , according to a Council on Foreign Relations ( CFR ) report .
Since 2017 , his administration has applied tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods .
After both countries imposed retaliatory tariffs on goods ranging from steel to aluminum beginning in 2018 , they agreed to delay further tariffs in February 2019 .
In January , the U.S. and China signed the Phase One Trade Deal , which Trump called “ historic , ” according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( PIIE ) .
“ Today , we take a momentous step — one that has never been taken before with China — toward a future of fair and reciprocal trade , as we sign phase one of the historic trade deal between the United States and China , ” Trump said during a January speech celebrating the deal .
However , China has failed to meet purchase expectations set in the agreement as of September , according to PIIE .
The agreement , though , includes several other provisions concerning intellectual property @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This agreement is a concrete step towards restoring stability and trust in the overall US-China relationship , ” the US-China Business Council , a non-profit organization comprised of 200 U.S. companies that do business with China , said in a statement .
Biden said Wednesday that he doesn ’ t plan on rolling back Trump ’ s tariffs and won ’ t renegotiate the Phase One Trade Deal .
( RELATED : Biden Says He ’ ll Keep Trump ’ s China Trade Deal And Tariffs — At Least For Now ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make any immediate moves , and the same applies to the tariffs , ” the president-elect told The New York Times .
“ I ’ m not going to prejudice my options.
” In the past , Biden has called Trump ’ s tariffs on Chinese goods “ erratic , ” according to CFR .
He also criticized the Phase One Trade Deal saying China was the “ big winner ” of the agreement .
Broadly , the Biden administration is likely to have a much different approach to China , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winning The Trade War — The US Or China ? )
“ Biden sees Russia as the main threat , not China , even though China is a rising threat , a rising competitor , ” Gupta said .
“ I don ’ t think he sees it anywhere on the lines the Trump administration has.
” Biden hasn ’ t commented on Trump ’ s executive order concerning American investment in Chinese companies , which he could revoke when he takes office .
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Nov. 12 prohibiting Americans from investing in select Chinese firms that support China’s military, intelligence and security apparatus.
“What his administration has done, particularly over the past one-and-a-half years, is basically throw the kitchen sink at China on these technology issues,” Sourabh Gupta, a senior fellow at the Institute for China-America Studies, told The Daily Caller News Foundation.
The executive order “opened up a new front” in the economic war between the U.S. and China, said Eswar S. Prasad, a professor of trade policy at Cornell University, according to The New York Times.
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order concerning China signaled his administration wouldn’t let up pressure even as his term comes to an, according to experts.
President Donald Trump signed the executive order on Nov. 12 prohibiting Americans from investing in select Chinese firms that support China’s military, intelligence and security apparatus. While Trump has confronted China over economic abuses and through an increasingly tense trade war, the executive order could be one of the most significant actions he has taken against China since taking office in 2017.
“What his administration has done, particularly over the past one-and-a-half years, is basically throw the kitchen sink at China on these technology issues,” Sourabh Gupta, a senior fellow at the Institute for China-America Studies, told The Daily Caller News Foundation.
“The fact of the matter is that he has changed the conversation,” Gupta said. “This had to begin at some point of time. He has begun it in an irreversible way.” (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: New White House Report Details Biggest Tech Advancements Of Trump’s First Term)
The November executive order originally applied to 31 Chinese security, technology, aerospace and construction companies listed by the Department of Defense (DoD). On Thursday, the DoD added four additional Chinese firms, which are involved in construction, engineering, energy and semiconductor manufacturing.
Beginning Jan. 11, 2021, U.S. citizens and entities will be prohibited from purchasing shares in the listed firms, according to the executive order. (RELATED: Trump Signs Phase One Of Trade Agreement With China)
“The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is increasingly exploiting United States capital to resource and to enable the development and modernization of its military, intelligence, and other security apparatuses, which continues to allow the PRC to directly threaten the United States homeland and United States forces overseas,” Trump said in the order.
The executive order has been Trump’s only executive order since the Nov. 3 election, according to the Federal Register. President-elect Joe Biden defeated Trump in the election, according to several news organizations including The Associated Press and Fox News.
“Even in its waning days, the Trump administration has no intention of easing up on economic hostilities against China,” Eswar S. Prasad, a professor of trade policy at Cornell University, told The New York Times.
Prasad added that the executive order “opened up a new front” in the U.S. economic warfare with China, according to The Times.
China, meanwhile, condemned the executive order calling it “malicious slander,” United Press International (UPI) reported. Chinese officials labeled the action an attack on its system of convergence between private firms and the country’s military.
“This move will not only seriously damage the legitimate interests of Chinese companies, but will also damage the interests of investors in various countries, including the United States,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, according to UPI. (RELATED: China Purchases Record Amount Of US Goods In September As Part Of New Trade Deal)
Among the companies listed is Huawei, which the Trump administration has previously cracked down on. The Commerce Department has accused the company, which Trump called “Spy Wei” in August, of harnessing American technology to undermine U.S. national security.
Trump has also targeted the social media apps TikTok and WeChat as well as their parent companies, ByteDance and Tencent Holdings. Efforts to ban the apps have been delayed multiple times and multiple judges have ruled against the Trump administration.
In addition to his actions against Chinese technology companies that may pose a security threat to the U.S., Trump has entered into a tense trade war with China, according to a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) report. Since 2017, his administration has applied tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods.
After both countries imposed retaliatory tariffs on goods ranging from steel to aluminum beginning in 2018, they agreed to delay further tariffs in February 2019. In January, the U.S. and China signed the Phase One Trade Deal, which Trump called “historic,” according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE).
“Today, we take a momentous step — one that has never been taken before with China — toward a future of fair and reciprocal trade, as we sign phase one of the historic trade deal between the United States and China,” Trump said during a January speech celebrating the deal.
However, China has failed to meet purchase expectations set in the agreement as of September, according to PIIE. The agreement, though, includes several other provisions concerning intellectual property theft, currency and agriculture trade.
“This agreement is a concrete step towards restoring stability and trust in the overall US-China relationship,” the US-China Business Council, a non-profit organization comprised of 200 U.S. companies that do business with China, said in a statement.
Biden said Wednesday that he doesn’t plan on rolling back Trump’s tariffs and won’t renegotiate the Phase One Trade Deal. (RELATED: Biden Says He’ll Keep Trump’s China Trade Deal And Tariffs — At Least For Now)
“I’m not going to make any immediate moves, and the same applies to the tariffs,” the president-elect told The New York Times. “I’m not going to prejudice my options.”
In the past, Biden has called Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods “erratic,” according to CFR. He also criticized the Phase One Trade Deal saying China was the “big winner” of the agreement.
Mr. President — If you’re so good at making deals, then why does your trade deal cost American workers so much pain while letting China off the hook for its biggest trade abuses? pic.twitter.com/mL8a67CTAw — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) September 8, 2020
Broadly, the Biden administration is likely to have a much different approach to China, according to Gupta. (RELATED: Who Is Winning The Trade War — The US Or China?)
“Biden sees Russia as the main threat, not China, even though China is a rising threat, a rising competitor,” Gupta said. “I don’t think he sees it anywhere on the lines the Trump administration has.”
Biden hasn’t commented on Trump’s executive order concerning American investment in Chinese companies, which he could revoke when he takes office.
Biden’s transition team did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Wisconsin Loses To Indiana 14-6, Fans Should Be Embarrassed

Going into the game , I said we needed to earn a huge win against the Hoosiers .
That didn @ @ @ @ @ .
The Hoosiers whipped our butts all over the field .
( RELATED : David @ @ @ @ @ In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Outside of our defense , @ @ @ @ @ hot mess .
We look like absolute garbage .
What the hell happened to the @ @ @ @ @ and Michigan ?
Where the hell is our offense ?
Why can ’ t we @ @ @ @ @ honestly embarrassed for the last eight quarters of Wisconsin football .
The last two games @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve ever seen out of a Paul Chryst team .
We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ We straight up look terrible .
We need to start making changes immediately .

The Wisconsin Badgers lost to Indiana 14-6 Saturday night.
RAPID REACTION: Indiana beats Wisconsin, and the Badgers absolutely stink right now. I’m embarrassed. pic.twitter.com/jsj1e70XhT — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 5, 2020
Going into the game, I said we needed to earn a huge win against the Hoosiers. That didn’t happen at all. The Hoosiers whipped our butts all over the field. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
We looked terrible.
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Outside of our defense, the Badgers look like a hot mess. We look like absolute garbage. What the hell happened to the team that lit up Illinois and Michigan?
Where the hell is our offense? Why can’t we score?
#INTiana@jamarjohnson568 with his fourth pick of the season, seventh of his career!#IUFB 14, WIS 3 | 8:47 3Q pic.twitter.com/BKEJylPzs4 — Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) December 5, 2020
I’m honestly embarrassed for the last eight quarters of Wisconsin football. The last two games are the worst back-to-back games I’ve ever seen out of a Paul Chryst team.
We don’t just look average. We straight up look terrible.
We need to start making changes immediately.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Video Shows LA Restaurant Owner Furious Over Outdoor Dining Ban As Movie Company Set Ups Tents Right

Video Shows LA Restaurant Owner Furious Over Outdoor Dining Ban As Movie Company Set Ups Tents Right Next Door

A Los Angeles business owner posted a Facebook video on Friday expressing frustrations that her restaurant was being forced to close outdoor dining and alleging that a film company was allowed to setup outdoor dining in the same parking lot .
Angela Marsden , the owner of Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill in Sherman Oaks , stated that she is no longer allowed to stay open with the new Los Angeles County order prohibiting outdoor dining .
She also alleged that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti approved tents and tables being set up for use by a film company .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stay Away From Business ’ : LA County Sheriff Vows To Limit Enforcement Of Recent COVID-19 Restrictions ) “ I ’ m losing everything .
Everything I own is being taken away from me , ” Marsden said in the video which has gone viral .
“ And they set up a movie company right next to my outdoor patio … They have not given us money and they have shut us down .
We can not survive .
My staff can not survive.
” Marsden blamed Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and jobs to be lost .
“ This is dangerous .
Mayor Garcetti and Gavin Newsom is responsible for every single person that doesn ’ t have unemployment , that does not have a job , and all the businesses that are going under .
And we need your help , we need somebody to do something about this , ” Marsden pleaded .
( RELATED : Hours After Voting To Ban Outdoor Dining , LA County Supervisor Dined Outdoors ) The L.A. County Board of Supervisors decided to shut down outdoor dining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 transmission concerns .
All Southern California restaurants are expected to close for outdoor dining Sunday , as ICU capacity falling below 15 % triggered a new regional stay at home order .
Garcetti ’ s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment .

A Los Angeles business owner posted a Facebook video on Friday expressing frustrations that her restaurant was being forced to close outdoor dining and alleging that a film company was allowed to setup outdoor dining in the same parking lot.
Angela Marsden, the owner of Pineapple Hill Saloon and Grill in Sherman Oaks, stated that she is no longer allowed to stay open with the new Los Angeles County order prohibiting outdoor dining. She also alleged that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti approved tents and tables being set up for use by a film company. (RELATED: ‘I Want To Stay Away From Business’: LA County Sheriff Vows To Limit Enforcement Of Recent COVID-19 Restrictions)
(Watch the video here.)
“I’m losing everything. Everything I own is being taken away from me,” Marsden said in the video which has gone viral. “And they set up a movie company right next to my outdoor patio … They have not given us money and they have shut us down. We cannot survive. My staff cannot survive.”
Marsden blamed Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Garcetti for causing businesses to shutter and jobs to be lost.
“This is dangerous. Mayor Garcetti and Gavin Newsom is responsible for every single person that doesn’t have unemployment, that does not have a job, and all the businesses that are going under. And we need your help, we need somebody to do something about this,” Marsden pleaded. (RELATED: Hours After Voting To Ban Outdoor Dining, LA County Supervisor Dined Outdoors)
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors decided to shut down outdoor dining with a 3-2 vote Tuesday, citing COVID-19 transmission concerns.
All Southern California restaurants are expected to close for outdoor dining Sunday, as ICU capacity falling below 15% triggered a new regional stay at home order.
Garcetti’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Save Big On This Gotham Steel Cookware Set During Cyber Week

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Few things are less annoying than having to scrape crusty food off a pan. Not to mention the fact that you add tons of extra oil to whatever you’re cooking to ensure that that doesn’t happen. And to add insult to injury, many pots and pans release toxic chemicals the second they get scratched, putting you right in harm’s way every time you cook something to eat.
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“Best thing I ever did for my kitchen.” – Patti Smith
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Trump Demands ‘List’ Of Republicans In Congress Who Say Biden Won

President Donald Trump demanded to see a list of the 25 congressional Republicans who acknowledged to the Washington Post that President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 election .
The Post published an article Saturday reporting that just 25 of the 249 Republican lawmakers in Congress had acknowledged Biden ’ s win when surveyed .
The Post later updated that total to 27 lawmakers .
Trump has yet to formally concede the election , but he has authorized his administration to begin the transition process , which is well underway .
( RELATED : Trump Campaign And The RNC Have Raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) The Post reported that it began questioning lawmakers on Wednesday after Trump posted a nearly 50-minute speech on Facebook in which he alleged widespread election fraud .
“ A team of 25 Post reporters contacted aides for every Republican by email and phone asking three basic questions — who won the presidential contest , do you support or oppose Trump ’ s continuing efforts to claim victory and if Biden wins a majority in the electoral college , will you accept him as the legitimately elected president , ” the Post wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has said Trump won ’ t concede until his various legal challenges have been exhausted .
He and his campaign have filed lawsuits in Arizona , Georgia , Nevada , Pennsylvania , Michigan and Wisconsin , most of which have already been thrown out or withdrawn .
His remaining lawsuits in Wisconsin would not overturn the result of the 2020 election even if successful , according to Trump ’ s own lawyers .
“ Exposing exactly how the election processes were abused in Wisconsin holds enormous value for this election beyond a victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , our state ’ s electoral votes likely won ’ t change the overall outcome , ” former Judge Jim Troupis , Trump ’ s lead attorney in Wisconsin , told Fox News .
“ Regardless , we ’ re demonstrating that the results of this election unequivocally ought to be questioned.
” The Electoral College will vote to officially certify Biden ’ s win on December 14 .
Trump has said he will “ certainly ” leave the White House on January 20 once that certification is complete .

President Donald Trump demanded to see a list of the 25 congressional Republicans who acknowledged to the Washington Post that President-elect Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
The Post published an article Saturday reporting that just 25 of the 249 Republican lawmakers in Congress had acknowledged Biden’s win when surveyed. The Post later updated that total to 27 lawmakers. Trump has yet to formally concede the election, but he has authorized his administration to begin the transition process, which is well underway. (RELATED: Trump Campaign And The RNC Have Raised Over $207 Million Since Election Day)
25, wow! I am surprised there are so many. We have just begun to fight. Please send me a list of the 25 RINOS. I read the Fake News Washington Post as little as possible! https://t.co/cEBM0bYuQ9 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 5, 2020
The Post reported that it began questioning lawmakers on Wednesday after Trump posted a nearly 50-minute speech on Facebook in which he alleged widespread election fraud.
“A team of 25 Post reporters contacted aides for every Republican by email and phone asking three basic questions — who won the presidential contest, do you support or oppose Trump’s continuing efforts to claim victory and if Biden wins a majority in the electoral college, will you accept him as the legitimately elected president,” the Post wrote.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany has said Trump won’t concede until his various legal challenges have been exhausted. He and his campaign have filed lawsuits in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, most of which have already been thrown out or withdrawn.
His remaining lawsuits in Wisconsin would not overturn the result of the 2020 election even if successful, according to Trump’s own lawyers.
“Exposing exactly how the election processes were abused in Wisconsin holds enormous value for this election beyond a victory for President Trump, but the fact is, our state’s electoral votes likely won’t change the overall outcome,” former Judge Jim Troupis, Trump’s lead attorney in Wisconsin, told Fox News. “Regardless, we’re demonstrating that the results of this election unequivocally ought to be questioned.”
The Electoral College will vote to officially certify Biden’s win on December 14. Trump has said he will “certainly” leave the White House on January 20 once that certification is complete.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Meth And Cocaine Seized From Unmanned Aircraft Illegally Flying Into California, CBP Says

Nearly half a million dollars worth of methamphetamine and cocaine were seized from an ultralight aircraft , officials announced Friday .
Officials in Calexico , California , heard a loud noise they thought to be an ultralight aircraft in the sky Thursday evening , Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) announced .
Operators from the Calexico Station ’ s Remote Video Surveillance System ( RVSS ) confirmed that the sound was coming from an ultralight aircraft illegally in the U.S. from Mexico .
Agents located three large bundles containing just over 12 pounds of cocaine worth $ 148,200 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 340,988 , according to CBP .
“ Agents , with the help of the RVSS operators , were able to observe the ULA descend to a low altitude near Barbara Worth and Heber Roads before ascending and returning to Mexico , ” CBP said in a press release .
The narcotics were found in bundles wrapped in clear plastic and duct tape , according to CBP .
Agents did not find any persons to be accompanying the ultralight aircraft .
( RELATED : CBP Arrests Colorado Millennial For $ 3 Million Of Meth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small individually wrapped packages containing a crystal-like substance and five bricks of a white powder , according to CBP .
The 120 small packages tested positive for methamphetamine and the five bricks tested positive for cocaine .
The agents delivered the narcotics to the Drug Enforcement Administration , according to CBP .
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Nearly half a million dollars worth of methamphetamine and cocaine were seized from an ultralight aircraft, officials announced Friday.
Officials in Calexico, California, heard a loud noise they thought to be an ultralight aircraft in the sky Thursday evening, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced. Operators from the Calexico Station’s Remote Video Surveillance System (RVSS) confirmed that the sound was coming from an ultralight aircraft illegally in the U.S. from Mexico.
Agents located three large bundles containing just over 12 pounds of cocaine worth $148,200 and around 155 pounds of methamphetamine worth $340,988, according to CBP.
“Agents, with the help of the RVSS operators, were able to observe the ULA descend to a low altitude near Barbara Worth and Heber Roads before ascending and returning to Mexico,” CBP said in a press release.
Border patrol agents seized about $500,000 worth of cocaine and methamphetamine they say was dropped by ultralight aircraft near the Calexico station. https://t.co/8fuIwAxnvT — The Desert Sun (@MyDesert) December 5, 2020
The narcotics were found in bundles wrapped in clear plastic and duct tape, according to CBP. Agents did not find any persons to be accompanying the ultralight aircraft. (RELATED: CBP Arrests Colorado Millennial For $3 Million Of Meth Found In Van)
Agents found 120 small individually wrapped packages containing a crystal-like substance and five bricks of a white powder, according to CBP. The 120 small packages tested positive for methamphetamine and the five bricks tested positive for cocaine.
The agents delivered the narcotics to the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to CBP.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Fire In NYC’s East Village Damages Historic Church

Responders are working to extinguish a raging fire that erupted in New York City ’ s East Village early Saturday .
The 6-alarm fire began at approximately 5 a.m. on the first floor of a vacant five-story building , officials for the city ’ s fire department said , according to local outlet ABC7 .
The fire also spread to the Middle Collegiate Church , located behind the building where the fire began .
“ Our units arrived in three minutes , very fast response time .
Upon arrival we had heavy fire showing from the corner building on East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the assistant chief for the FDNY , said according to the local outlet .
“ We quickly transmitted additional alarms to get more help here .
We knew this was going to be a big operation .
Fire had extended into the church on 2nd Avenue and also into another building on 7th Street .
We had all of our units in position and we were quickly able to contain it to that area.
” Over 100 firefighters have responded to the fire , which officials said began due to the building ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ church standing today was originally built in 1892 , according to its website .
( RELATED : Two Washington State Churches Damaged By Fire On The Same Day ) “ Unfortunately , it seems like it was pretty bad — the sanctuary is not in good shape and we have some beautiful Tiffany stain glass windows that are gone , ” Middle Collegiate Church Minister Amanda Ashcraft said .
“ Horribly sad day for our congregation and for this neighborhood.
” Rev .
Jacqui Lewis said in a statement that while they were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage the church has sustained thus far , “ no fire can stop Revolutionary Love.
” “ We thank God there has been no loss of life… We pray for the first responders .
We pray for our neighbors who are also affected by this fire .
And we covet your prayers as we grieve.
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Responders are working to extinguish a raging fire that erupted in New York City’s East Village early Saturday.
The 6-alarm fire began at approximately 5 a.m. on the first floor of a vacant five-story building, officials for the city’s fire department said, according to local outlet ABC7. The fire also spread to the Middle Collegiate Church, located behind the building where the fire began.
“Our units arrived in three minutes, very fast response time. Upon arrival we had heavy fire showing from the corner building on East 7th Street,” John Hodgens, the assistant chief for the FDNY, said according to the local outlet.
“We quickly transmitted additional alarms to get more help here. We knew this was going to be a big operation. Fire had extended into the church on 2nd Avenue and also into another building on 7th Street. We had all of our units in position and we were quickly able to contain it to that area.”
Over 100 firefighters have responded to the fire, which officials said began due to the building’s wiring, ABC7 reported.
The church standing today was originally built in 1892, according to its website. (RELATED: Two Washington State Churches Damaged By Fire On The Same Day)
Middle Collegiate Church has a history that dates back to 1628 — this morning as a result of a fire in a neighboring building that was vacant, the church is no more. pic.twitter.com/NK2qXC0fVO — ???????????????????? ????. ???????????????????????? (@MylesMill) December 5, 2020
“Unfortunately, it seems like it was pretty bad — the sanctuary is not in good shape and we have some beautiful Tiffany stain glass windows that are gone,” Middle Collegiate Church Minister Amanda Ashcraft said. “Horribly sad day for our congregation and for this neighborhood.”
Rev. Jacqui Lewis said in a statement that while they were “devastated and crushed” by the damage the church has sustained thus far, “no fire can stop Revolutionary Love.”
“We thank God there has been no loss of life… We pray for the first responders. We pray for our neighbors who are also affected by this fire. And we covet your prayers as we grieve.”
We are devastated and crushed that our beloved physical sanctuary at Middle Collegiate Church has burned. And yet no fire can stop Revolutionary Love. pic.twitter.com/R8D3NVjAiY — Rev. Jacqui Lewis, PhD (@RevJacquiLewis) December 5, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Coronavirus Vaccine Will Not Be Mandatory, Joe Biden Says

President-elect Joe Biden said that he would not make the coronavirus vaccine mandatory for all Americans to get after he is inaugurated in January .
Joe Biden said at a Friday press conference in Delaware that he would not impose a vaccine mandate nor a mask mandate when he is sworn in as the next president , according to The New York Post .
The president-elect added that he would still encourage all Americans to both get vaccinated and continue to wear masks because it ’ s the “ right thing ” to do .
“ No , I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Biden said , the Post reported .
“ I wouldn ’ t demand it be mandatory.
” ( RELATED : Should Minorities Get Priority For A Coronavirus Vaccine ?
Some Think So ) “ But I would do everything in my power — just like I don ’ t think masks have to be made mandatory nationwide — I will do everything in my power as president of the United States to encourage people to do the right thing .
And when they do it , demonstrate that it matters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would use his Jan. 20 inauguration address to encourage Americans to wear masks for 100 days , according to the Post .
He made similar comments Thursday night during an interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper .
Meanwhile , pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna announced in November that large-scale human trials for their respective coronavirus vaccine candidates had yielded positive results .
Both companies have since requested emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) , which has yet to approve either request .
An FDA advisory committee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pfizer ’ s emergency use authorization application , the agency announced .
The committee will reconvene on Dec. 17 to discuss Moderna ’ s .
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October , according to The COVID Tracking Project .
On Friday , the U.S. reported 2,563 new coronavirus-related deaths and 224,831 new cases while 101,276 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus .
Biden will take office amidst an elaborate federal , state and local government effort to produce and distribute hundreds of millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to The Intelligencer .
The effort will be guided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines , but states will ultimately have the final say on how the vaccine will be distributed .
More than 100 million people are expected to receive the vaccine by the end of February , according to Dr. Moncef Slaoui , President Donald Trump ’ s coronavirus vaccine czar , CNBC reported .
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President-elect Joe Biden said that he would not make the coronavirus vaccine mandatory for all Americans to get after he is inaugurated in January.
Joe Biden said at a Friday press conference in Delaware that he would not impose a vaccine mandate nor a mask mandate when he is sworn in as the next president, according to The New York Post. The president-elect added that he would still encourage all Americans to both get vaccinated and continue to wear masks because it’s the “right thing” to do.
“No, I don’t think it should be mandatory,” Biden said, the Post reported. “I wouldn’t demand it be mandatory.” (RELATED: Should Minorities Get Priority For A Coronavirus Vaccine? Some Think So)
“But I would do everything in my power — just like I don’t think masks have to be made mandatory nationwide — I will do everything in my power as president of the United States to encourage people to do the right thing. And when they do it, demonstrate that it matters,” he continued.
Biden added that he would use his Jan. 20 inauguration address to encourage Americans to wear masks for 100 days, according to the Post. He made similar comments Thursday night during an interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper.
Meanwhile, pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna announced in November that large-scale human trials for their respective coronavirus vaccine candidates had yielded positive results. Both companies have since requested emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has yet to approve either request.
An FDA advisory committee will convene on Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s emergency use authorization application, the agency announced. The committee will reconvene on Dec. 17 to discuss Moderna’s.
Average coronavirus cases and deaths per million have been increasing steadily in the U.S. since mid-October, according to The COVID Tracking Project. On Friday, the U.S. reported 2,563 new coronavirus-related deaths and 224,831 new cases while 101,276 Americans remained hospitalized from the virus.
Biden will take office amidst an elaborate federal, state and local government effort to produce and distribute hundreds of millions of coronavirus vaccines around the country, according to The Intelligencer. The effort will be guided by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, but states will ultimately have the final say on how the vaccine will be distributed.
More than 100 million people are expected to receive the vaccine by the end of February, according to Dr. Moncef Slaoui, President Donald Trump’s coronavirus vaccine czar, CNBC reported. At-risk populations – including the elderly, health-care workers and those with preexisting conditions – will be given priority access, he said.
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