thedailycaller--2020-05-03--Mike Pompeo Says There’s ‘Enormous Evidence’ That Coronavirus Came From Wuhan Lab

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that there ’ s “ enormous evidence ” backing the theory that the novel coronavirus originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology .
“ There ’ s enormous evidence that that ’ s where this began , ” Pompeo said on ABC ’ s “ This Week.
” “ We have said from the beginning , this virus originated in Wuhan , China .
We took a lot of grief for that from the outset .
But I think the whole world can see now.
” “ Remember , China has a history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a history of running sub-standard laboratories , ” Pompeo added .
These aren ’ t the first times that we have had the world exposed to viruses as a result of failures in a Chinese lab.
” Pompeo was likely referring to the fact that SARS leaked at least twice from the Beijing Institute of Virology in 2004 .
The secretary of state added that China “ did all that it could to make sure the world didn ’ t learn in a timely fashion ” about the coronavirus outbreak at its onset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact that they kicked journalists out , we saw the fact that those who were trying to report on this — medical professionals — inside of China were silenced , ” Pompeo said .
“ All the kind of things that authoritarian regimes do.
” “ It ’ s the way communist parties operate , ” he added .
“ This is classic communist disinformation effort.
” Pompeo ’ s comments come after President Donald Trump said Friday he ’ s seen evidence that strongly suggests coronavirus came from a Wuhan lab .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s Examining Whether Coronavirus Accidently Leaked From Wuhan Lab ) The majority of the 17 U.S. intelligence community agencies believe coronavirus accidentally leaked out of a laboratory in Wuhan , a senior intelligence official told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Saturday .
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a statement Thursday confirming it is “ rigorously examining emerging information and intelligence ” to determine whether the coronavirus outbreak originated through natural human contact with infected animals or through a laboratory accident in Wuhan .
The ODNI made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the widespread scientific consensus that the coronavirus “ was not manmade or genetically modified , ” a blow to the conspiracy theory that the virus could be a Chinese-manufactured bioweapon .
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that there’s “enormous evidence” backing the theory that the novel coronavirus originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
“There’s enormous evidence that that’s where this began,” Pompeo said on ABC’s “This Week.”
“We have said from the beginning, this virus originated in Wuhan, China. We took a lot of grief for that from the outset. But I think the whole world can see now.”
“Remember, China has a history of infecting the world and they have a history of running sub-standard laboratories,” Pompeo added. These aren’t the first times that we have had the world exposed to viruses as a result of failures in a Chinese lab.”
Pompeo was likely referring to the fact that SARS leaked at least twice from the Beijing Institute of Virology in 2004.
The secretary of state added that China “did all that it could to make sure the world didn’t learn in a timely fashion” about the coronavirus outbreak at its onset.
“We’ve seen the fact that they kicked journalists out, we saw the fact that those who were trying to report on this — medical professionals — inside of China were silenced,” Pompeo said. “All the kind of things that authoritarian regimes do.”
NEW: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells @MarthaRaddatz China “did all that it could to make sure the world didn’t learn in a timely fashion” about COVID-19. “It was a classic communist disinformation effort,” he adds and they will be held “accountable.” https://t.co/ADn28E1wPh pic.twitter.com/5KvHPy2eZw — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) May 3, 2020
“It’s the way communist parties operate,” he added. “This is classic communist disinformation effort.”
Pompeo’s comments come after President Donald Trump said Friday he’s seen evidence that strongly suggests coronavirus came from a Wuhan lab. (RELATED: US Intelligence Community Confirms It’s Examining Whether Coronavirus Accidently Leaked From Wuhan Lab)
The majority of the 17 U.S. intelligence community agencies believe coronavirus accidentally leaked out of a laboratory in Wuhan, a senior intelligence official told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Saturday.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a statement Thursday confirming it is “rigorously examining emerging information and intelligence” to determine whether the coronavirus outbreak originated through natural human contact with infected animals or through a laboratory accident in Wuhan.
The ODNI made clear in its statement that it agrees with the widespread scientific consensus that the coronavirus “was not manmade or genetically modified,” a blow to the conspiracy theory that the virus could be a Chinese-manufactured bioweapon.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-05-03--‘Reopening Wounds’: Gretchen Whitmer ‘Really Resents’ Survivors Being Asked To Weigh In On Every Acc

‘Reopening Wounds’: Gretchen Whitmer ‘Really Resents’ Survivors Being Asked To Weigh In On Every Accusation

Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer said Sunday that she believes former Vice President Joe Biden over his accuser , former Senate aide Tara Reade .
CNN anchor Jake Tapper questioned Whitmer on “ State of the Union ” about her support for Biden over Reade , who has accused the former vice president of sexual assault , noting that she had been among those voicing support for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford over the man she accused of similar behavior : Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh .
( RELATED : Biden Delegate Candidate Wants FBI To Investigate Journalists Who Broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referencing Biden ’ s Friday appearance on MSNBC ’ s “ Morning Joe , ” where he responded to the accusations against him .
Biden also released a full formal statement denying that the assault ever occurred .
“ You ’ ve said that you believe Vice President Biden .
I want to compare that to 2018 when you said you believed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford after she accused now Justice Brett Kavanaugh of assault .
Kavanaugh also , like Biden , categorically denied that accusation and Blasey Ford , to be honest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accounts of her view of what happened that Tara Reade does , ” Tapper explained .
“ You have spoken movingly about how you ’ re a survivor of assault yourself .
Why do you believe Biden and not Kavanaugh ?
Are they not both entitled to the same presumption of innocence regardless of their political views ?
” “ Jake , as a survivor , and as a feminist , I ’ ll say this .
We need to give people an opportunity to tell their story .
Then we have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because you ’ re a survivor doesn ’ t mean that every claim is equal , ” Whitmer replied , going on to say that she felt that she had read enough about the allegations against Biden to make an informed decision on the facts .
“ I know Joe Biden .
And I ’ ve watched his defense .
And there ’ s not a pattern that goes into this .
And I think for these reasons , I ’ m very comfortable that Joe Biden is who he says he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what , that ’ s all I ’ m going to say about it , ” Whitmer concluded .
“ I really resent the fact that every time a case comes up , all of us survivors have to weigh in .
It is reopening wounds and it is — you know take us at our word , ask us for our opinion and let ’ s move on , ” Whitmer changed the subject then , appearing to imply that survivors should simply be taken at their word without scrutiny .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason I ’ m asking you is you ’ re the only Democrat on the show today , not because you ’ re a survivor and not because you ’ re a woman , ” Tapper clarified .
“ It ’ s not a criticism of you , you ’ re doing your job and I appreciate that .
I ’ m just sharing I think some of the simmering , you know , anger that we survivors have every time , that we ’ ve got to confront this from someone else @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t a party to , that we weren ’ t even a part of the reality in the moment , ” Whitmer said , repeating once more that she believed Biden because she felt that the accusations against him did not line up with his character .

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Sunday that she believes former Vice President Joe Biden over his accuser, former Senate aide Tara Reade.
CNN anchor Jake Tapper questioned Whitmer on “State of the Union” about her support for Biden over Reade, who has accused the former vice president of sexual assault, noting that she had been among those voicing support for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford over the man she accused of similar behavior: Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. (RELATED: Biden Delegate Candidate Wants FBI To Investigate Journalists Who Broke Tara Reade Story)
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Tapper began by referencing Biden’s Friday appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” where he responded to the accusations against him. Biden also released a full formal statement denying that the assault ever occurred.
“You’ve said that you believe Vice President Biden. I want to compare that to 2018 when you said you believed Dr. Christine Blasey Ford after she accused now Justice Brett Kavanaugh of assault. Kavanaugh also, like Biden, categorically denied that accusation and Blasey Ford, to be honest, she did not have the contemporaneous accounts of her view of what happened that Tara Reade does,” Tapper explained. “You have spoken movingly about how you’re a survivor of assault yourself. Why do you believe Biden and not Kavanaugh? Are they not both entitled to the same presumption of innocence regardless of their political views?”
“Jake, as a survivor, and as a feminist, I’ll say this. We need to give people an opportunity to tell their story. Then we have a duty to vet it. And just because you’re a survivor doesn’t mean that every claim is equal,” Whitmer replied, going on to say that she felt that she had read enough about the allegations against Biden to make an informed decision on the facts.
“I know Joe Biden. And I’ve watched his defense. And there’s not a pattern that goes into this. And I think for these reasons, I’m very comfortable that Joe Biden is who he says he is. He’s — and you know what, that’s all I’m going to say about it,” Whitmer concluded.
“I really resent the fact that every time a case comes up, all of us survivors have to weigh in. It is reopening wounds and it is — you know take us at our word, ask us for our opinion and let’s move on,” Whitmer changed the subject then, appearing to imply that survivors should simply be taken at their word without scrutiny.
Obnoxious Whitmer suggests all sexual assault survivors are comfortable with Joe Biden
& chides @jaketapper for asking a highly relevant question about current news. https://t.co/fTFvEXJdDm — Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) May 3, 2020
“Just for the record, the reason I’m asking you is you’re the only Democrat on the show today, not because you’re a survivor and not because you’re a woman,” Tapper clarified.
“It’s not a criticism of you, you’re doing your job and I appreciate that. I’m just sharing I think some of the simmering, you know, anger that we survivors have every time, that we’ve got to confront this from someone else’s behavior that we weren’t a party to, that we weren’t even a part of the reality in the moment,” Whitmer said, repeating once more that she believed Biden because she felt that the accusations against him did not line up with his character.


thedailycaller--2020-05-03--BUCHANAN:  We Need To Rein In Corporate Sharks To Help Businesses In Need

The Trump administration now finds itself positioned similarly to the early years of the Reagan presidency , devoting its full attention and resources to returning the economy to normalcy amid skyrocketing unemployment and a growing sense of despair permeating American society .
In 1981 , a national oil crisis worsened by contractionary monetary policy drove the economy into a crisis-turned recession .
While we passed sweeping tax relief and other programs to help spur economic growth , President Reagan also recognized that allowing corporate behemoths and others to abuse the system would undermine his plan for a robust recovery .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ President ’ s Council on Integrity and Efficiency that was ultimately responsible for $ 1.3 billion worth of recoveries and restitutions , the prosecution of over 4,000 cases of fraud and over 2,400 problem entities receiving suspensions from doing business with the government , if not stopped completely .
Faced with a different catalyst for a crisis , President Trump has focused on short term liquidity to stem the economic bleeding caused by government-mandated shutdowns .
But much like Reagan , Trump will have to fight the 2020 version of abuses that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranging from million-dollar companies to Ivy League schools have ignored the stipulations that Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) loans be “ necessary to support the ongoing operations ” and lined up to consume large chunks of the initial $ 349 billion allocated for small business loans .
But outright theft is just one form of abuse the White House currently faces .
Demonstrating some of the worst forms of abuse , trial lawyers are also making plans to sue everyone from small businesses to hospitals and even homeowners over a virus they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firms are not only targeting health care providers but also employers that reopen and become faced with a sick worker or customer .
In a new twist , the trial bar is even teaming up with millionaire celebrity chefs to demand payouts for bogus insurance claims – a new revenue stream for corporate interests that will drain resources for small businesses in need .
Worth over $ 200 million between them , Wolfgang Puck and Thomas Keller are demanding that the government force property and casualty insurers to pay business interruption claims for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never purchased .
They have formed a coalition with a prominent trial lawyer and are loudly threatening massive legal action if the government doesn ’ t bend to their will .
Of course , if the government does , it will drive many companies into insolvency , leaving millions of American businesses unprotected .
At the same time that these millionaires continue to push fraudulent claims through the trial bar , many of their ilk are lining up to get their piece of the billions of dollars in the PPP program .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built their businesses on the backs of marginal income workers , would try to take relief money away from small businesses in need .
Many of their employees receive such low wages that they actually would prefer to stay on unemployment than remain on the payroll .
And yet , this is the reality that the U.S. Small Business Administration and Treasury Department now face .
The fraud , abuse and massive cash-grabs currently on display haven ’ t gone unnoticed by the administration .
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin previewed a crackdown on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying that there will be “ severe consequences ” for those who commit fraud .
To that end , the White House has already created the Pandemic Response Committee , comprised of two dozen federal inspectors general , to help root out this fraud , and recently named acclaimed IG Robert Westbrooks to the team .
Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow has also pointed out the need for overall liability protections from the administration and Congress , saying , “ Businesses , particularly small businesses…should not be held to trial lawyers putting on false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of court.
” These initiatives are a good start but should only mark the beginning .
In comparison to 1981 , the coronavirus will have a much longer and complex trail of consequences .
Winning this fight will take not only defeating the virus but also those who seek to unjustly profit from it .
It is imperative that the administration takes continual and direct action to reign in the bad actors and ensure that help arrives where it is most needed , just as Reagan did so long ago .
Bay Buchanan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States under President Ronald Reagan

The Trump administration now finds itself positioned similarly to the early years of the Reagan presidency, devoting its full attention and resources to returning the economy to normalcy amid skyrocketing unemployment and a growing sense of despair permeating American society.
In 1981, a national oil crisis worsened by contractionary monetary policy drove the economy into a crisis-turned recession. While we passed sweeping tax relief and other programs to help spur economic growth, President Reagan also recognized that allowing corporate behemoths and others to abuse the system would undermine his plan for a robust recovery. To that end, he started the President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency that was ultimately responsible for $1.3 billion worth of recoveries and restitutions, the prosecution of over 4,000 cases of fraud and over 2,400 problem entities receiving suspensions from doing business with the government, if not stopped completely.
Faced with a different catalyst for a crisis, President Trump has focused on short term liquidity to stem the economic bleeding caused by government-mandated shutdowns. But much like Reagan, Trump will have to fight the 2020 version of abuses that could threaten his own recovery plans.
Entities ranging from million-dollar companies to Ivy League schools have ignored the stipulations that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans be “necessary to support the ongoing operations” and lined up to consume large chunks of the initial $349 billion allocated for small business loans.
But outright theft is just one form of abuse the White House currently faces. Demonstrating some of the worst forms of abuse, trial lawyers are also making plans to sue everyone from small businesses to hospitals and even homeowners over a virus they can’t control. These plaintiff firms are not only targeting health care providers but also employers that reopen and become faced with a sick worker or customer.
In a new twist, the trial bar is even teaming up with millionaire celebrity chefs to demand payouts for bogus insurance claims – a new revenue stream for corporate interests that will drain resources for small businesses in need.
Worth over $200 million between them, Wolfgang Puck and Thomas Keller are demanding that the government force property and casualty insurers to pay business interruption claims for policies they don’t hold and never purchased. They have formed a coalition with a prominent trial lawyer and are loudly threatening massive legal action if the government doesn’t bend to their will. Of course, if the government does, it will drive many companies into insolvency, leaving millions of American businesses unprotected.
At the same time that these millionaires continue to push fraudulent claims through the trial bar, many of their ilk are lining up to get their piece of the billions of dollars in the PPP program. It is preposterous that these chefs, who built their businesses on the backs of marginal income workers, would try to take relief money away from small businesses in need. Many of their employees receive such low wages that they actually would prefer to stay on unemployment than remain on the payroll. And yet, this is the reality that the U.S. Small Business Administration and Treasury Department now face.
The fraud, abuse and massive cash-grabs currently on display haven’t gone unnoticed by the administration. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin previewed a crackdown on abuse in an April 22 CNBC interview saying that there will be “severe consequences” for those who commit fraud. To that end, the White House has already created the Pandemic Response Committee, comprised of two dozen federal inspectors general, to help root out this fraud, and recently named acclaimed IG Robert Westbrooks to the team. Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow has also pointed out the need for overall liability protections from the administration and Congress, saying, “Businesses, particularly small businesses…should not be held to trial lawyers putting on false lawsuits that will probably be thrown out of court.”
These initiatives are a good start but should only mark the beginning. In comparison to 1981, the coronavirus will have a much longer and complex trail of consequences. Winning this fight will take not only defeating the virus but also those who seek to unjustly profit from it. It is imperative that the administration takes continual and direct action to reign in the bad actors and ensure that help arrives where it is most needed, just as Reagan did so long ago.
Bay Buchanan served as the 37th Treasurer of the United States under President Ronald Reagan


thedailycaller--2020-05-03--Americans Are Slowly But Surely Ending Lockdowns Despite Officials’ Objections, Location Data Show

Americans are venturing out more to fast food restaurants , gas stations and public places even as health experts and government officials demand extending economic lockdowns , location data show .
People are back to visiting gas stations and fast food restaurants at pre-COVID-19 levels , according to location data collected by Foursquare , a local search-and-discovery app that helps users discover places near them to visit and eat .
Foursquare noted the changes in how people are moving in a blog post Thursday showing that people are apparently feeling free to travel about .
Americans are changing their behavior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country continue extending stay-at-home orders to prevent an uptick in coronavirus deaths .
( RELATED : Michigan Gov .
Whitmer Extends Lockdown , Grabs More Emergency Powers And Executive Authority ) Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer , for one , extended her state ’ s lockdown until May 28 and increased her executive powers as protesters stormed Michigan ’ s state capitol amid a flurry of demonstrations .
Michigan has seen more than 4,000 people die from coronavirus , or COVID-19 , which originated in Wuhan , China before going global , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , people are getting used to the new situation and even bucking some guidelines , location data show .
Gas stations are down only 6 % nationally as of April 24 , compared to 8-11 % weeks prior , Foursquare noted .
Such visits to fuel stations have returned to normal in the Midwest and in rural areas , which have seen slower spread and fewer COVID-19-related deaths than coastal cities .
The uptick in gas station visits could be a good sign for the oil industry given that much of oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel , which both bottomed out over the past several weeks , forcing crude prices into the cellar .
The airline and oil industry have seen their sales drop substantially as a result .
Americans are still avoiding restaurants and bars .
Casual visits to eateries cratered around March 28-31 , Foursquare noted in the blog before adding that traffic to larger restaurant chains has picked up recently .
Traffic to such restaurants increased slightly since mid-April , down 70 % nationally as of April 24 , compared to being down 73 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ location data show .
Many Americans are still worried ending lockdowns could result in catastrophe .
An NBC News poll published in April found that Roughly 60 % of voters say they are more concerned that nixing lockdowns would lead to more deaths than they are that the restrictions will hurt the U.S. economy .
Despite the polling , some U.S. states are gradually reopening their economies .
Georgia , Texas and Tennessee , for instance , are preparing to ease stay-at-home orders and bucking health officials who argue continued lockdowns must continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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Americans are venturing out more to fast food restaurants, gas stations and public places even as health experts and government officials demand extending economic lockdowns, location data show.
People are back to visiting gas stations and fast food restaurants at pre-COVID-19 levels, according to location data collected by Foursquare, a location technology platform. Foursquare noted the changes in how people are moving in a blog post Thursday showing that people are apparently feeling free to travel about.
Americans are changing their behavior even as governors and mayors across the country continue extending stay-at-home orders to prevent an uptick in coronavirus deaths. (RELATED: Michigan Gov. Whitmer Extends Lockdown, Grabs More Emergency Powers And Executive Authority)
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, for one, extended her state’s lockdown until May 28 and increased her executive powers as protesters stormed Michigan’s state capitol amid a flurry of demonstrations.
Michigan has seen more than 4,000 people die from coronavirus, or COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China before going global, killing more than 160,000 people worldwide.
Meanwhile, people are getting used to the new situation and even bucking some guidelines, location data show. Gas stations are down only 6% nationally as of April 24, compared to 8-11% weeks prior, Foursquare noted.
Such visits to fuel stations have returned to normal in the Midwest and in rural areas, which have seen slower spread and fewer COVID-19-related deaths than coastal cities.
The uptick in gas station visits could be a good sign for the oil industry given that much of oil consumption is routed through air and vehicle travel, which both bottomed out over the past several weeks, forcing crude prices into the cellar. The airline and oil industry have seen their sales drop substantially as a result.
Americans are still avoiding restaurants and bars. Casual visits to eateries cratered around March 28-31, Foursquare noted in the blog before adding that traffic to larger restaurant chains has picked up recently.
Traffic to such restaurants increased slightly since mid-April, down 70% nationally as of April 24, compared to being down 73% in the weeks before that date, location data show.
Many Americans are still worried ending lockdowns could result in catastrophe. An NBC News poll published in April found that Roughly 60% of voters say they are more concerned that nixing lockdowns would lead to more deaths than they are that the restrictions will hurt the U.S. economy.
Despite the polling, some U.S. states are gradually reopening their economies. Georgia, Texas and Tennessee, for instance, are preparing to ease stay-at-home orders and bucking health officials who argue continued lockdowns must continue.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-04--USC Football Coach Clay Helton Takes Pay Cut During The Coronavirus Pandemic

USC football coach Clay Helton will take a pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic .
Lots of coaches around America are taking pay cuts because of the financial issues caused by the crisis , and you can now add Helton to the list .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to the Los Angeles Times , Helton , athletic director Mike Bohn and men ’ s basketball coach Andy Enfield will “ return a combined $ 1 million ” of their salary to the school .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve been saying it nonstop , and I hope you ’ re all listening to me .
This is going to continue happening across the world of college sports .
Money is insanely tight right now .
March Madness was canceled , and nobody knows if the football season will happen .
That has college athletic departments in a very bad place .
When a powerhouse program like USC starts cutting pay , then you know there are some serious issues going on .
USC is a historic program and has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the AD and men ’ s basketball coach are all giving up money .
That ’ s a really bad sign .
It ’ s one of the worst signs I ’ ve seen so far .
When a program like USC is getting hurt , then it ’ s time for mid-major and smaller programs to panic .
Let ’ s hope this ends soon .
I ’ m not sure what will happen with these programs if this continues much longer .

USC football coach Clay Helton will take a pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lots of coaches around America are taking pay cuts because of the financial issues caused by the crisis, and you can now add Helton to the list. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to the Los Angeles Times, Helton, athletic director Mike Bohn and men’s basketball coach Andy Enfield will “return a combined $1 million” of their salary to the school.
Get used to it, folks. I’ve been saying it nonstop, and I hope you’re all listening to me. This is going to continue happening across the world of college sports.
Money is insanely tight right now. March Madness was canceled, and nobody knows if the football season will happen.
That has college athletic departments in a very bad place.
When a powerhouse program like USC starts cutting pay, then you know there are some serious issues going on.
USC is a historic program and has ample resources. Yet, Helton, the AD and men’s basketball coach are all giving up money.
That’s a really bad sign. It’s one of the worst signs I’ve seen so far. When a program like USC is getting hurt, then it’s time for mid-major and smaller programs to panic.
Let’s hope this ends soon. I’m not sure what will happen with these programs if this continues much longer.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Start Your Week With The Best Moments From ‘Remember The Titans’

It ’ s the start of a new week , and we could all use a little motivation to help us dominate the coming days .
America is in a war against coronavirus .
That ’ s the reality of the situation , and there ’ s no point in beating around the bush .
It is what it is , and we have to keep the fight going .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You know a great way to remain motivated and inspired ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Remember the Titans.
” The hit football movie with Denzel Washington is the perfect way to get your way week started off on the right foot .
Check out some of the best moments below .
Who is ready to run through a wall ?
I ’ ll go ahead and throw my hand up on that one !
My hand is high in the sky !
There are very few movies capable of keeping up with “ Remember the Titans.
” It ’ s a hell of a film , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ greatest performance .
His portrayal of Coach Herman Boone is legendary .
I can watch “ Remember the Titans ” on repeat and not get tired of it .
It ’ s an all-time classic sports movie .
It covers teamwork , race , adversity and what it means to be a champion .
I hope this helped you get motivated to win this week .
Now , let ’ s get to work !

It’s the start of a new week, and we could all use a little motivation to help us dominate the coming days.
America is in a war against coronavirus. That’s the reality of the situation, and there’s no point in beating around the bush. It is what it is, and we have to keep the fight going. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Health experts: college football might be canceled this season because of coronavirus. Football fans around America: pic.twitter.com/0XatouOtfV — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) April 9, 2020
You know a great way to remain motivated and inspired? With some of the best moments from “Remember the Titans.”
The hit football movie with Denzel Washington is the perfect way to get your way week started off on the right foot.
Check out some of the best moments below.
Who is ready to run through a wall? I’ll go ahead and throw my hand up on that one! My hand is high in the sky!
There are very few movies capable of keeping up with “Remember the Titans.” It’s a hell of a film, and it might be Denzel Washington’s greatest performance.
His portrayal of Coach Herman Boone is legendary.
I can watch “Remember the Titans” on repeat and not get tired of it. It’s an all-time classic sports movie. It covers teamwork, race, adversity and what it means to be a champion.
I hope this helped you get motivated to win this week. Now, let’s get to work!


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--REVIEW: ‘Homeland’ Is An Incredible Show

I finally started watching “ Homeland ” again and I can ’ t believe I ever stopped .
Due to the fact that I ’ m stuck at home because of coronavirus , I ’ ve been watching a lot of television and movies to kill the time .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Sets The Stage For An Epic Finale In The Latest Episode ‘ Passed Pawn ’ ) Unfortunately , I ’ ve been running out of stuff to watch .
Well , I stumbled across “ Homeland ” on Hulu and I had to take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show from Showtime .
I watched the first three seasons when I was in college , and I loved them .
I ’ m honestly not sure why I ever stopped .
I crushed season four over the past few days , and I was immediately sucked back in .
“ Homeland ” is one of the coolest shows ever made , and it ’ s like a drug for those of us who love spying and stuff of that nature .
Claire Danes , who is a bit of a low-key smoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mandy Patinkin is outstanding as Saul .
Season four took us to Pakistan , where all hell obviously broke loose .
It ’ s no “ Homeland ” if there ’ s no chaos .
It was a nonstop rush of adrenaline , twists and turns , suspense and there were some great moments of action .
I honestly feel like an idiot for stopping “ Homeland.
” I honestly can ’ t even remember why I did .
I think I moved to D.C. and it just got lost in my daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m all the way back in , and I can ’ t wait to see what happens in the coming seasons .
Don ’ t spoil it for me !

I finally started watching “Homeland” again and I can’t believe I ever stopped.
Due to the fact that I’m stuck at home because of coronavirus, I’ve been watching a lot of television and movies to kill the time. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Sets The Stage For An Epic Finale In The Latest Episode ‘Passed Pawn’)
Unfortunately, I’ve been running out of stuff to watch. Well, I stumbled across “Homeland” on Hulu and I had to take a little walk down memory lane with the show from Showtime.
I watched the first three seasons when I was in college, and I loved them. I’m honestly not sure why I ever stopped.
I crushed season four over the past few days, and I was immediately sucked back in. “Homeland” is one of the coolest shows ever made, and it’s like a drug for those of us who love spying and stuff of that nature.
Claire Danes, who is a bit of a low-key smoke, is excellent as Carrie, and Mandy Patinkin is outstanding as Saul.
Season four took us to Pakistan, where all hell obviously broke loose. It’s no “Homeland” if there’s no chaos.
It was a nonstop rush of adrenaline, twists and turns, suspense and there were some great moments of action.
I honestly feel like an idiot for stopping “Homeland.” I honestly can’t even remember why I did. I think I moved to D.C. and it just got lost in my daily life.
The good news is that I’m all the way back in, and I can’t wait to see what happens in the coming seasons. Don’t spoil it for me!


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Will Ferrell Crashes Seattle Seahawks Video Meeting, Pretends To Be Greg Olsen

Will Ferrell crashed a recent Seattle Seahawks video and it was hilarious .
The team posted a video of the Hollywood icon joining a meeting and pretending to be newly-signed player Greg Olsen .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Of all the stuff you see on the internet today , this will without a doubt be among the funniest .
Give it a watch below .
This is exactly the kind of stuff we need to get through this crisis .
This is the kind of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going .
Is there anybody who doesn ’ t think Will Ferrell is hilarious ?
If people like that exist , then they ’ re just wrong on a lot of different levels .
I mean , the Seahawks can ’ t lose now that Ferrell is involved with the squad , right ?
I ’ m pretty sure that ’ s how that works .
Also , celebrities crashing zoom videos has become one of the best parts about the coronavirus pandemic .
I can ’ t get enough of these videos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these videos , then you might want to check to see if you still have a soul because these are absolutely awesome .
Props to the Seahawks and Ferrell for giving us all something to laugh about .

Will Ferrell crashed a recent Seattle Seahawks video and it was hilarious.
The team posted a video of the Hollywood icon joining a meeting and pretending to be newly-signed player Greg Olsen. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Of all the stuff you see on the internet today, this will without a doubt be among the funniest. Give it a watch below.
.@gregolsen88 looks a little different here… Special guest Will Ferrell crashed today’s virtual team meeting. ???????? pic.twitter.com/LQArLdfmbw — Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 1, 2020
This is exactly the kind of stuff we need to get through this crisis. This is the kind of content that is going to keep us going.
Is there anybody who doesn’t think Will Ferrell is hilarious? If people like that exist, then they’re just wrong on a lot of different levels.
I mean, the Seahawks can’t lose now that Ferrell is involved with the squad, right? I’m pretty sure that’s how that works.
Also, celebrities crashing zoom videos has become one of the best parts about the coronavirus pandemic. I can’t get enough of these videos.
Yes, the #Grumors are true! @Raiders head coach Jon Gruden crashed a class with a technical assist from his @tennalum wife. pic.twitter.com/NaDTghk6kf — UT Knoxville (@UTKnoxville) April 20, 2020
If you’re not loving these videos, then you might want to check to see if you still have a soul because these are absolutely awesome.
Props to the Seahawks and Ferrell for giving us all something to laugh about.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Derek Carr Says He’s Going To ‘Block’ People Who Are Negative Out Of His Life

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr doesn ’ t want any negativity in his life .
Carr ’ s future with the Raiders has seemingly been debated nonstop over the past year and that probably won ’ t stop anytime soon .
Yet , he doesn ’ t want to hear anything negative .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Carr told The Athletic the following , according to ProFootballTalk : If anyone is negative to me now on Twitter , I block them out of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that to say to me , I have no time for you .
And what people get misunderstood is that they will then say that I can ’ t take the criticism .
But it has nothing to do with that .
I have one goal and that is to win the Raiders a championship , multiple championships and your negativity isn ’ t helping me .
I don ’ t want to waste one second on that negativity when I am trying to win a Super Bowl , if that makes sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is coming from .
I do .
Negativity is a cancer and you can ’ t let it infest your life .
At the same time , it ’ s social media he ’ s talking about .
Who the hell cares what people on Twitter have to say ?
Who cares ?
Carr is the one playing in the NFL .
The random Twitter bots and social media clowns aren ’ t .
If you can ’ t handle that kind of heat , then you will never cut it in pro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it ’ s true .
If you can ’ t handle criticism and negativity , then you will never succeed on the biggest stage in all of sports .
You know the other way to end criticism ?
Win some damn football games .
If Carr does that , then everything else will work itself out .
Carr should give that a shot and see how it works out for him .

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr doesn’t want any negativity in his life.
Carr’s future with the Raiders has seemingly been debated nonstop over the past year and that probably won’t stop anytime soon. Yet, he doesn’t want to hear anything negative. (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 Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) on Mar 6, 2020 at 11:43am PST
Carr told The Athletic the following, according to ProFootballTalk:
If anyone is negative to me now on Twitter, I block them out of my life. If you have something like that to say to me, I have no time for you. And what people get misunderstood is that they will then say that I can’t take the criticism. But it has nothing to do with that. I have one goal and that is to win the Raiders a championship, multiple championships and your negativity isn’t helping me. I don’t want to waste one second on that negativity when I am trying to win a Super Bowl, if that makes sense.
Honestly, I understand where Carr is coming from. I do. Negativity is a cancer and you can’t let it infest your life.
At the same time, it’s social media he’s talking about. Who the hell cares what people on Twitter have to say? Who cares?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) on Apr 27, 2020 at 1:21pm PDT
Carr is the one playing in the NFL. The random Twitter bots and social media clowns aren’t. If you can’t handle that kind of heat, then you will never cut it in pro football.
That might sound harsh, but it’s true. If you can’t handle criticism and negativity, then you will never succeed on the biggest stage in all of sports.
You know the other way to end criticism? Win some damn football games. If Carr does that, then everything else will work itself out.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) on Apr 13, 2020 at 6:11pm PDT
Carr should give that a shot and see how it works out for him.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--REPORT: $2 Billion Could Be Spent On Sports Gambling In Colorado

A staggering amount of money is expected to be bet on sports in Colorado .
Colorado will be the 18th state in America to allow sports gambling and the numbers are expected to be huge .
According to Darren Rovell , the state could see $ 2 billion gambled on sports in the first full year of action .
That would translate to $ 12 million for the state .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is the kind of stuff that should make sports gambling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state want to miss out on this kind of revenue ?
It just doesn ’ t make sense for state governments to ban gambling on sports , especially when there ’ s money like this to be made .
The reality of the situation is that people are going to gamble on sports no matter what .
That ’ s just a fact .
They ’ re either going to do it legally or they ’ re going to do it offshore and with bookies .
Either way , people are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well legalize it and get in on the action .
It ’ s the only smart thing to do .
Hopefully , more and more states open up their eyes and accept progress .
Trust me , sports gambling is only going to get more and more popular with every passing day .

A staggering amount of money is expected to be bet on sports in Colorado.
Colorado will be the 18th state in America to allow sports gambling and the numbers are expected to be huge. According to Darren Rovell, the state could see $2 billion gambled on sports in the first full year of action. That would translate to $12 million for the state. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
This is the kind of stuff that should make sports gambling legal across America. Why would any state want to miss out on this kind of revenue?
It just doesn’t make sense for state governments to ban gambling on sports, especially when there’s money like this to be made.
The reality of the situation is that people are going to gamble on sports no matter what. That’s just a fact. They’re either going to do it legally or they’re going to do it offshore and with bookies.
Either way, people are going to gamble on sports. The state might as well legalize it and get in on the action. It’s the only smart thing to do.
Hopefully, more and more states open up their eyes and accept progress. Trust me, sports gambling is only going to get more and more popular with every passing day.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Andy Dalton Donates $150,000 To Help People During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton donated a ton of money to help people during the coronavirus crisis .
Following the Bengals releasing Dalton , Adam Schefter revealed that the team ’ s former longtime starter had donated $ 150,000 to help people in Cincy with medical needs during the pandemic .
He ’ s since signed with the Dallas Cowboys .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is the definition of a class act and hell of a great gesture .
Dalton knew he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Burrow .
His time with the Bengals was over and he was going to be shown the exit .
Despite that fact , he still donated a ton of money to help the city .
If that ’ s not a classy gesture , then I don ’ t know what is .
Andy Dalton by all accounts is one of the best guys in the NFL , and the fact he donated $ 150,000 to a city that soon wouldn ’ t be his home is proof of that fact .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The world could use a few more guys like Dalton .
I ’ m glad Dalton got another shot in the NFL with the Cowboys .
He ’ s the kind of guy you want to cheer for .

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton donated a ton of money to help people during the coronavirus crisis.
Following the Bengals releasing Dalton, Adam Schefter revealed that the team’s former longtime starter had donated $150,000 to help people in Cincy with medical needs during the pandemic. He’s since signed with the Dallas Cowboys. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
One final note on Andy Dalton’s time in Cincinnati: he and his wife, Jordan, donated $150,000 to help meet medical needs in the city during the coronavirus pandemic. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 1, 2020
This is the definition of a class act and hell of a great gesture. Dalton knew he was getting cut the moment the Bengals drafted Joe Burrow.
His time with the Bengals was over and he was going to be shown the exit. Despite that fact, he still donated a ton of money to help the city.
If that’s not a classy gesture, then I don’t know what is.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andy Dalton (@andydalton14) on Sep 10, 2019 at 1:58pm PDT
Andy Dalton by all accounts is one of the best guys in the NFL, and the fact he donated $150,000 to a city that soon wouldn’t be his home is proof of that fact.
Hopefully, more athletes follow his example. The world could use a few more guys like Dalton.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andy Dalton (@andydalton14) on May 31, 2019 at 8:35am PDT
I’m glad Dalton got another shot in the NFL with the Cowboys. He’s the kind of guy you want to cheer for.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--ESPN FPI Predicts The College Football Playoff Field Will Be Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama And Wiscon

ESPN FPI Predicts The College Football Playoff Field Will Be Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama And Wisconsin

The Big 10 is expected to get two teams into the college football playoff .
ESPN published a great piece on the FPI ratings and the projected playoff field right now consists of Ohio State , Clemson , Alabama and the Wisconsin Badgers .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Yes , you read that correctly .
Not only are the Badgers expected to make the playoff , but the B1G has two teams in based on the FPI ratings .
You just love to see it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the college football playoff field , I ’ m not sure how the critics of Wisconsin and the B1G will survive .
How will they survive two Big 10 teams making the playoff ?
That alone will make heads explode , and I can ’ t wait to watch it .
I obviously hate Ohio State , but I ’ m always down to support the conference .
As for the Badgers , I think we ’ re going to only see more and more hype as we go into the upcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , and it ’ s not hard to see why .
Paul Chryst is a hell of a coach , our defense is stacked and we always reload in the running game .
On a side note , Wisconsin being projected to make the playoff and then coronavirus canceling the season would be the most Wisconsin thing to ever happen .
The virus already stole March Madness from us after the Badgers were expected to roll .
Sound off in the comments with who you think will make the playoff .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a fun season !

The Big 10 is expected to get two teams into the college football playoff.
ESPN published a great piece on the FPI ratings and the projected playoff field right now consists of Ohio State, Clemson, Alabama and the Wisconsin Badgers. (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) on Jan 9, 2020 at 11:40am PST
Yes, you read that correctly. Not only are the Badgers expected to make the playoff, but the B1G has two teams in based on the FPI ratings.
You just love to see it!
Never forget who is the true King in the North when it comes to college football. pic.twitter.com/vtbKyAPdYe — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 10, 2019
If this turns out to actually be the college football playoff field, I’m not sure how the critics of Wisconsin and the B1G will survive.
How will they survive two Big 10 teams making the playoff? That alone will make heads explode, and I can’t wait to watch it.
I obviously hate Ohio State, but I’m always down to support the conference.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Fields (@justnfields) on Nov 23, 2019 at 2:31pm PST
As for the Badgers, I think we’re going to only see more and more hype as we go into the upcoming season. People are very high on us, and it’s not hard to see why.
Paul Chryst is a hell of a coach, our defense is stacked and we always reload in the running game.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Apr 9, 2020 at 4:29pm PDT
On a side note, Wisconsin being projected to make the playoff and then coronavirus canceling the season would be the most Wisconsin thing to ever happen.
The virus already stole March Madness from us after the Badgers were expected to roll.
Sound off in the comments with who you think will make the playoff. It’s going to be a hell of a fun season!


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Police Officer Pulls Weapon On Kansas City Chiefs Player Bashaud Breeland In Arrest Video

Video has been released from the arrest of Kansas City Chiefs player Bashaud Breeland .
Breeland was arrested in late April on charges of resisting arrest and possession of marijuana after he allegedly had an altercation with police in North Carolina at a gas station .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , the arrest video is out .
In a video posted by TMZ Sports , Breeland doesn ’ t seem interested in complying with an officer attempting to arrest him .
The officer eventually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to comply and pulled a weapon on him .
As I always say , Breeland is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and the weed charge is not something anybody will care about .
Having said that , you know what you do when a police officer pulls a weapon on you ?
You comply immediately .
You don ’ t try to get in a vehicle , fight , ignore them or sit on the ground .
That ’ s a recipe for a disaster to unfold .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think every police officer is an angel .
Not at all , but once a gun leaves a holster , the time for talk has officially ended .
You can always battle it out later in court .
This is a tough look for Breeland .
He allegedly had some weed on him .
Big deal .
Even if he ’ s guilty of that , it wasn ’ t worth the resisting charge he got hit with .
Be smart , people .
Listen to police officers when they tell you to @ @ @

Video has been released from the arrest of Kansas City Chiefs player Bashaud Breeland.
Breeland was arrested in late April on charges of resisting arrest and possession of marijuana after he allegedly had an altercation with police in North Carolina at a gas station. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, the arrest video is out. In a video posted by TMZ Sports, Breeland doesn’t seem interested in complying with an officer attempting to arrest him. The officer eventually had enough of Breeland’s refusal to comply and pulled a weapon on him.
Watch the wild situation below.
As I always say, Breeland is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and the weed charge is not something anybody will care about.
Having said that, you know what you do when a police officer pulls a weapon on you? You comply immediately.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bashaud Breeland (@bree2land6) on Apr 27, 2020 at 10:38am PDT
You don’t try to get in a vehicle, fight, ignore them or sit on the ground. That’s a recipe for a disaster to unfold.
I’m not saying that because I think every police officer is an angel. Not at all, but once a gun leaves a holster, the time for talk has officially ended.
You can always battle it out later in court. This is a tough look for Breeland. He allegedly had some weed on him. Big deal. Even if he’s guilty of that, it wasn’t worth the resisting charge he got hit with.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bashaud Breeland (@bree2land6) on Apr 18, 2020 at 10:50am PDT
Be smart, people. Listen to police officers when they tell you to do something.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Senate Secretary Says She Can’t Even Acknowledge If Tara Reade’s Complaint Exists

The secretary of the Senate said Monday evening that her office can ’ t acknowledge the existence of Tara Reade ’ s alleged complaint filed against Joe Biden in 1993 without violating disclosure laws .
“ The Secretary ’ s Office was advised by Senate Legal Counsel that disclosing the existence of such specific records would amount to a prohibited disclosure under the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 , ” Senate secretary spokeswoman Sydney Butler said in a statement .
Butler added that the office was prohibited from authorizing the release of any records relating to Reade ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ request its release .
“ We are not aware of any exceptions in law authorizing our office to disclose any such records that do exist , if any , even to original participants in a matter , ” Butler said .
Reade has accused Biden of kissing her , touching her and penetrating her without her consent in 1993 when he was serving as a senator .
Biden has denied Reade ’ s allegations , saying in a statement Friday that they “ aren ’ t true .
This never happened.
” Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday morning to perform a search for his personnel records related to Reade ’ s alleged complaints , but the National Archives told the Daily Caller News Foundation that any such records would have remained under the control of the Senate .
( RELATED : National Archives Debunks Biden ’ s Claim , Says Senate Docs Related To Tara Reade Are Kept Elsewhere ) Biden then sent a letter to Secretary of the Senate Julie Adams on Friday asking for her to search for and release any records related to Reade ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a statement earlier Monday that her office could not comply with the request .
“ Based on the law ’ s strict confidentiality requirements ( Section 313 ) and the Senate ’ s own direction that disclosure of Senate Records is not authorized if prohibited by law ( Senate Resolution 474 , 96th Congress , Section 3 ( a ) ) , Senate Legal Counsel advises that the Secretary has no discretion to disclose any such information as requested in Vice President Biden ’ s letter of May 1 , ” Adams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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The secretary of the Senate said Monday evening that her office can’t acknowledge the existence of Tara Reade’s alleged complaint filed against Joe Biden in 1993 without violating disclosure laws.
“The Secretary’s Office was advised by Senate Legal Counsel that disclosing the existence of such specific records would amount to a prohibited disclosure under the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991,” Senate secretary spokeswoman Sydney Butler said in a statement.
Butler added that the office was prohibited from authorizing the release of any records relating to Reade’s complaint, even if Reade were to request its release.
“We are not aware of any exceptions in law authorizing our office to disclose any such records that do exist, if any, even to original participants in a matter,” Butler said.
NEW: The Secretary of the Senate has responded to the Biden campaign’s questions regarding release of any records related to Tara Reade’s complaint They say disclosing the records existence would amount to a “prohibited disclosure,” under law, even if Biden/Reade requested it pic.twitter.com/yXDaZpc55D — Johnny Verhovek (@JTHVerhovek) May 5, 2020
Reade has accused Biden of kissing her, touching her and penetrating her without her consent in 1993 when he was serving as a senator.
Biden has denied Reade’s allegations, saying in a statement Friday that they “aren’t true. This never happened.”
Biden initially called on the National Archives on Friday morning to perform a search for his personnel records related to Reade’s alleged complaints, but the National Archives told the Daily Caller News Foundation that any such records would have remained under the control of the Senate. (RELATED: National Archives Debunks Biden’s Claim, Says Senate Docs Related To Tara Reade Are Kept Elsewhere)
Biden then sent a letter to Secretary of the Senate Julie Adams on Friday asking for her to search for and release any records related to Reade’s alleged complaint from 1993.
Adams said in a statement earlier Monday that her office could not comply with the request.
“Based on the law’s strict confidentiality requirements (Section 313) and the Senate’s own direction that disclosure of Senate Records is not authorized if prohibited by law (Senate Resolution 474, 96th Congress, Section 3(a)), Senate Legal Counsel advises that the Secretary has no discretion to disclose any such information as requested in Vice President Biden’s letter of May 1,” Adams said in a statement.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Lead Writer Of NYT ‘1619 Project’ Wins Pulitzer Prize In Commentary

Nikole Hannah-Jones , the lead writer of the New York Times “ 1619 Project , ” won a Pulitzer Prize Monday in commentary for the project .
The “ 1619 Project ” suggests America ’ s “ true founding ” was when the first slaves arrived in 1619 and “ aims to reframe the country ’ s history.
” Written by journalists and opinion writers , the project has received criticism from many conservatives and top historians .
“ Ida B .
Wells & I were awarded the Pulitzer on the same day .
How can I not believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Hannah-Jones tweeted .
“ I ’ ll say more later.For now I will sit in the truth of how she , how they , cleared a path for me , how they endured so that I & the # 1619Project could be.
” “ Sidenote : They burned down Ida B.
Wells ’ newspaper for daring to challenge the white narrative .
I can withstand your Twitter rants , trust .
What a day !
” The controversial project has been implemented in public schools around the country , despite the objections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged the NYT to correct what they say are inaccuracies and falsehoods that the “ 1619 Project ” pushes .
( RELATED : ‘ It ’ s Indoctrination ’ : Civil Rights Activist Explains The Dangers Behind NYT ‘ 1619 Project ’ ) Nikole Hannah-Jones did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller .

Nikole Hannah-Jones, the lead writer of the New York Times “1619 Project,” won a Pulitzer Prize Monday in commentary for the project.
The “1619 Project” suggests America’s “true founding” was when the first slaves arrived in 1619 and “aims to reframe the country’s history.” Written by journalists and opinion writers, the project has received criticism from many conservatives and top historians.
“Ida B. Wells & I were awarded the Pulitzer on the same day. How can I not believe that the ancestors intervened on this moment?” Hannah-Jones tweeted. “I’ll say more later.For now I will sit in the truth of how she, how they, cleared a path for me, how they endured so that I & the #1619Project could be.”
“Sidenote: They burned down Ida B. Wells’ newspaper for daring to challenge the white narrative. I can withstand your Twitter rants, trust. What a day!”
Sidenote: They burned down Ida B. Wells’ newspaper for daring to challenge the white narrative. I can withstand your Twitter rants, trust. What a day!???????? — Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) May 4, 2020
The controversial project has been implemented in public schools around the country, despite the objections of some historians. These historians have urged the NYT to correct what they say are inaccuracies and falsehoods that the “1619 Project” pushes. (RELATED: ‘It’s Indoctrination’: Civil Rights Activist Explains The Dangers Behind NYT ‘1619 Project’)
Nikole Hannah-Jones did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show People In New Zealand Singing The Names Of God In Islam During The

FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show People In New Zealand Singing The Names Of God In Islam During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows people of various religions singing the names of God in Arabic in New Zealand during the coronavirus pandemic .
The video shows portions of a concert in Turkey in 2011 .
In the video , people of various religious backgrounds can be seen and heard singing in Arabic the 99 names used to describe God ’ s attributes in Islam .
Multiple Facebook users have shared the video , claiming it shows a performance in New Zealand during the coronavirus pandemic .
The logo for the Turkish media outlet TRT Avaz appears in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making the post ’ s claim immediately suspect .
( RELATED : Does This Photo Show Tom Hanks Quarantined In Australia With Wilson The Volleyball ? )
The footage actually comes from a longer video of a concert that took place in Istanbul , Turkey , in May 2011 .
The choir , which comprised of Bosnian , Croatian and Serbian students , sang chats in Arabic and other languages at the concert , according to Turkish media outlet Haberler .
Then-Turkish President Abdullah Gul attended the event and posted about it on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlets also published articles about the concert in late May and early June 2011 .
As of press time , the new coronavirus has sickened more than 3.5 million people and killed some 250,000 others worldwide , according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Center .

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows people of various religions singing the names of God in Arabic in New Zealand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Verdict: False
The video shows portions of a concert in Turkey in 2011.
Fact Check:
In the video, people of various religious backgrounds can be seen and heard singing in Arabic the 99 names used to describe God’s attributes in Islam. Multiple Facebook users have shared the video, claiming it shows a performance in New Zealand during the coronavirus pandemic.
The logo for the Turkish media outlet TRT Avaz appears in the top-left corner of the footage, making the post’s claim immediately suspect. (RELATED: Does This Photo Show Tom Hanks Quarantined In Australia With Wilson The Volleyball?)
The footage actually comes from a longer video of a concert that took place in Istanbul, Turkey, in May 2011. The choir, which comprised of Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian students, sang chats in Arabic and other languages at the concert, according to Turkish media outlet Haberler.
Then-Turkish President Abdullah Gul attended the event and posted about it on his personal blog. Other Turkish media outlets also published articles about the concert in late May and early June 2011.
As of press time, the new coronavirus has sickened more than 3.5 million people and killed some 250,000 others worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Center.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Finally, A High-End Electric Toothbrush That Doesn’t Cost A Fortune

While you may brush your teeth multiple times a day , doing so with a regular toothbrush may not be cutting it anymore .
According to a study reported in Healthline , electric toothbrushes can more effective when it comes to combating plaque buildup and gingivitis .
Unfortunately , electric toothbrushes also tend to cost a fortune , with some models running upwards of $ 200 .
The folks behind the ProSonic Ultra Whitening Sonic Toothbrush are looking to change that , though , by offering a deep-cleaning electric toothbrush that will only run you a fraction of that price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get it on sale now for only $ 29.95 .
Engineered to put out a whopping 40,000 strokes per minute , this brush doesn ’ t play around , and after just two weeks , you can significantly improve your gum health .
But its impressive brush strokes are just the tip of the iceberg .
The ProSonic Ultra Whitening Sonic Toothbrush also boasts four cleaning modes — gentle , daily , whiten , and polish — allowing you to tailor each brushing session to fit your comfort level and cleaning needs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ lets you know when you ’ ve adequately scrubbed your chompers , ensuring you reach the dentist-recommended 2-minute cleaning time every time you use it .
The ProSonic Ultra Whitening Sonic Toothbrush comes with four replaceable brush heads , and thanks to the brush ’ s waterproof build , it won ’ t be affected by getting wet .
Plus , you can expect this brush to last longer than any other electric toothbrush out there , running at full-force for up to 21 days per charge .
But don ’ t worry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sucker back up , it ’ ll let you know .
The ProSonic Ultra Whitening Sonic Toothbrush is quickly becoming a favorite among users and has been featured on sites like The New York Post , Mashable , BoingBoing , and more .
After reading some of the brush ’ s many positive reviews , you ’ ll likely want to give it a whirl yourself : “ This product works very well .
I like that it buzzes so you know when to go to the next quadrant of your mouth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would recommend this product.
” – Afi S. “ It is gentle and seems to clean well.
” – Sheila R. “ Mouth tickler !
It works exactly as it states .
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thedailycaller--2020-05-04--A US Senator With Purple Hair? Krysten Sinema’s New Look Is Causing A Stir

Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema definitely got everyone ’ s attention Monday when pictures started surfacing of her rocking purple @ @ @ @ @ The senator showed up on the senate floor with shiny purple hair and a bright @ @ @ @ @ a face mask .
( RELATED : Ariana Grande ’ s Latest Body Art Is @ @ @ @ @ She didn ’ t explain much about the change of look from her platinum blond @ @ @ @ @ vibrant hair color .
But she did take a second out to point straight at @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Report : Selena Gomez Takes Break From Spotlight Following Justin Bieber Breakup @ @ @ @ @ that has since surfaced of her leaving the building with the bright purple hair color @ @ @ @ @ have reached out to Sinema ’ s communications director , Hannah Hurley , to find @ @ @ @ @ stunning change , but have yet to hear back .
Will keep you posted and @ @ @ @ @ as we do .

Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema definitely got everyone’s attention Monday when pictures started surfacing of her rocking purple hair during the pandemic.
The senator showed up on the senate floor with shiny purple hair and a bright green sleeveless dress while donning a face mask. (RELATED: Ariana Grande’s Latest Body Art Is Both Bizarre And Confusing)
She didn’t explain much about the change of look from her platinum blond locks, to the new vibrant hair color. But she did take a second out to point straight at it while on camera. (RELATED: Report: Selena Gomez Takes Break From Spotlight Following Justin Bieber Breakup)
Check it out!
Masked Sinema identifies herself by pointing at her purple hair (!) and then votes. — Burgess Everett (@burgessev) May 4, 2020
A masked Senator Kyrsten Sinema identifying herself here by pointing at her purple-pink hair was a moment. Watch: pic.twitter.com/OB7uM5JdUt — Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) May 4, 2020
I *think* that that is a masked Kyrsten Sinema voting with the colored hair. Is that pink? Can’t quite tell. But, I mean, who else would it be? pic.twitter.com/GYFjIlgcTS — Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) May 4, 2020
Plus, this one that has since surfaced of her leaving the building with the bright purple hair color and colorful dress.
We have reached out to Sinema’s communications director, Hannah Hurley, to find out just what inspired this stunning change, but have yet to hear back.
Will keep you posted and let you know as soon as we do.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Rep. Jordan Calls On FBI Director To Explain Actions In Michael Flynn Counterintelligence Probe

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan , the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee , wants FBI Director Christopher Wray to review the bureau ’ s investigation into whether former national security adviser Michael Flynn acted as a Russian agent .
Jordan and Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana , another Republican on the Judiciary panel , asked Wray in a Monday letter to produce all FBI documents that refer to “ Crossfire Razor , ” the FBI ’ s code name for Flynn .
“ We write to request that you immediately review the actions of the FBI in targeting LTG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wray .
They sent out the letter after revelations last week that the FBI determined by early 2017 that there was no evidence Flynn , a retired lieutenant general , worked as a Russian agent during President Donald Trump ’ s campaign .
The bureau kept the investigation open , however , at the request of Peter Strzok , the former deputy chief of FBI counterintelligence .
Other documents released last week show that top FBI officials strategized before a Jan. 24 , 2017 , interview with Flynn at the White House .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or to get him to lie so we can prosecute him or get him fired ?
” reads a handwritten memo from Bill Priestap , who served as the FBI ’ s chief of counterintelligence .
Strzok and Joseph Pienkta , an FBI agent , interviewed Flynn at the White House that same day regarding his phone calls in December 2016 with Sergey Kislyak , who was at that time the Russian ambassador to the U.S. Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1 , 2017 , to making false statements during the interview regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has since sought to withdraw from the guilty plea , asserting that he does not believe he lied to Strzok and Pientka in the interview .
( RELATED : Secret FBI Source Provided Information On Michael Flynn Visit To UK ) Priestap ’ s letter regarding the Flynn interview was revealed as part of a review led by Jeffrey B. Jensen , the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri .
Attorney General William Barr appointed Jensen to review the Flynn investigation for any irregularities .
The Priestap memo was never produced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a Jan. 4 , 2017 , FBI report recommending that the investigation of Flynn be closed due to lack of evidence that he was a Russian agent .
“ The FBI is closing this investigation .
If new information is identified or reported to the FBI regarding the activities of CROSSFIRE RAZOR , the FBI will consider reopening the investigation if warranted , ” reads a report from the FBI ’ s Washington Field Office .
Strzok , the FBI ’ s deputy chief of counterintelligence , prevented the investigation from being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unsealed last week .
“ Hey if you haven ’ t closed RAZOR don ’ t do so yet , ” he wrote in a Jan. 4 , 2017 , message to a colleague .
Jordan and Johnson asserted in their letter to Wray that the FBI “ facilitated an incorrect public impression of alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia.
” Jordan and Johnson asked Wray to facilitate interviews with Priestap , who retired from the FBI in 2018 , and Pientka , the FBI agent who took part in the Flynn interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI chief to disclose when he first learned that FBI officials might have delayed the disclosure of exculpatory information related to Flynn .
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Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, wants FBI Director Christopher Wray to review the bureau’s investigation into whether former national security adviser Michael Flynn acted as a Russian agent.
Jordan and Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, another Republican on the Judiciary panel, asked Wray in a Monday letter to produce all FBI documents that refer to “Crossfire Razor,” the FBI’s code name for Flynn.
“We write to request that you immediately review the actions of the FBI in targeting LTG Flynn,” the Republicans wrote to Wray.
They sent out the letter after revelations last week that the FBI determined by early 2017 that there was no evidence Flynn, a retired lieutenant general, worked as a Russian agent during President Donald Trump’s campaign. The bureau kept the investigation open, however, at the request of Peter Strzok, the former deputy chief of FBI counterintelligence.
Other documents released last week show that top FBI officials strategized before a Jan. 24, 2017, interview with Flynn at the White House.
“What is our goal? Truth/Admission or to get him to lie so we can prosecute him or get him fired?” reads a handwritten memo from Bill Priestap, who served as the FBI’s chief of counterintelligence.
Strzok and Joseph Pienkta, an FBI agent, interviewed Flynn at the White House that same day regarding his phone calls in December 2016 with Sergey Kislyak, who was at that time the Russian ambassador to the U.S.
Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2017, to making false statements during the interview regarding discussions about sanctions with Kislyak. He has since sought to withdraw from the guilty plea, asserting that he does not believe he lied to Strzok and Pientka in the interview. (RELATED: Secret FBI Source Provided Information On Michael Flynn Visit To UK)
Priestap’s letter regarding the Flynn interview was revealed as part of a review led by Jeffrey B. Jensen, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. Attorney General William Barr appointed Jensen to review the Flynn investigation for any irregularities.
The Priestap memo was never produced to Flynn’s attorneys. Nor was a Jan. 4, 2017, FBI report recommending that the investigation of Flynn be closed due to lack of evidence that he was a Russian agent.
“The FBI is closing this investigation. If new information is identified or reported to the FBI regarding the activities of CROSSFIRE RAZOR, the FBI will consider reopening the investigation if warranted,” reads a report from the FBI’s Washington Field Office.
Strzok, the FBI’s deputy chief of counterintelligence, prevented the investigation from being closed, according to internal FBI messages unsealed last week.
“Hey if you haven’t closed RAZOR don’t do so yet,” he wrote in a Jan. 4, 2017, message to a colleague.
Jordan and Johnson asserted in their letter to Wray that the FBI “facilitated an incorrect public impression of alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia.”
Jordan and Johnson asked Wray to facilitate interviews with Priestap, who retired from the FBI in 2018, and Pientka, the FBI agent who took part in the Flynn interview along with Strzok. They also asked the FBI chief to disclose when he first learned that FBI officials might have delayed the disclosure of exculpatory information related to Flynn.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Katy Perry’s ‘Not Complaining,’ But Laments How She’ ‘Can’t Drink’ Because She’s Pregnant

Katy Perry said she ’ s “ not complaining , ” but definitely appeared to lament that she “ can ’ t drink ” right now because she ’ s pregnant .
“ I ’ m not complaining , but like yeah , I can ’ t drink , because I ’ m pregnant , ” the 35-year-old pop singer shared during an “ American Idol ” Facebook Live .
The comments were noted by Page Six in a piece published Monday .
( RELATED : Celebrate Anna Kendrick ’ s Birthday With These Unforgettable Looks ) “ Some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready , or you have your favorite IPA , or your favorite rye whiskey , or your favorite white wine or rosé or whatever your favorite drink is , ” she added .
( RELATED : Katy Perry Collapses During ‘ American Idol ’ Auditions Due To Propane Leak ) Perry continued , while noting that it really didn ’ t matter what kind of drink it was and it could even be as simple as “ just Bud Light with a little lime.
” ( RELATED : Katy Perry Collapses During ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leak ) The “ Roar ” hitmaker then inhaled real deep and shared that she ’ s “ very excited for the future when that can happen , which will be years , probably.
” As previously reported , Perry made headlines when she announced the exciting news that she and fiancé Orlando Bloom were expecting their first child together , when she dropped the news inside her music video “ Never Worn White.
” In the video , she revealed her baby bump and shared she was glad she didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The couple have since shared they are expecting a little girl , but no other information as to a due date has yet been revealed .
The “ Dark Horse ” hitmaker and Bloom have been dating since 2016 and announced they were engaged last February .
The wedding was set to happen in June this summer , but due to the coronavirus , everything is on hold .

Katy Perry said she’s “not complaining,” but definitely appeared to lament that she “can’t drink” right now because she’s pregnant.
“I’m not complaining, but like yeah, I can’t drink, because I’m pregnant,” the 35-year-old pop singer shared during an “American Idol” Facebook Live. The comments were noted by Page Six in a piece published Monday. (RELATED: Celebrate Anna Kendrick’s Birthday With These Unforgettable Looks)
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“Some of you already have a cocktail, getting ready, or you have your favorite IPA, or your favorite rye whiskey, or your favorite white wine or rosé or whatever your favorite drink is,” she added. (RELATED: Katy Perry Collapses During ‘American Idol’ Auditions Due To Propane Leak)
Perry continued, while noting that it really didn’t matter what kind of drink it was and it could even be as simple as “just Bud Light with a little lime.”(RELATED: Katy Perry Collapses During ‘American Idol’ Auditions Due To Propane Leak)
The “Roar” hitmaker then inhaled real deep and shared that she’s “very excited for the future when that can happen, which will be years, probably.”
As previously reported, Perry made headlines when she announced the exciting news that she and fiancé Orlando Bloom were expecting their first child together, when she dropped the news inside her music video “Never Worn White.”
In the video, she revealed her baby bump and shared she was glad she didn’t have to keep it hidden any longer.
The couple have since shared they are expecting a little girl, but no other information as to a due date has yet been revealed.
The “Dark Horse” hitmaker and Bloom have been dating since 2016 and announced they were engaged last February. The wedding was set to happen in June this summer, but due to the coronavirus, everything is on hold.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--New Jersey Senators Urge Councilwoman To Resign After She Calls Gay Mayor A ‘Pedophile’

A New Jersey councilwoman who apologized for anti-Semitic comments in 2019 is being told to resign after reportedly calling Trenton ’ s first openly gay mayor a “ pedophile ” and other derogatory names during an outburst , numerous sources reported .
Councilwoman Robin Vaughn , who is a Democrat according to her Twitter bio , went on a vulgar diatribe against Mayor Reed Gusciora during a nearly one-hour call intended to update legislators on the number of coronavirus cases in the state , the Trentonian reported Saturday .
“ Continue to suck Reed Gusciora ’ s d**k all you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said according to audio reviewed by the Trentonian .
After Gusciora asked her to name one of the capital city ’ s “ do-nothing ” organizations she criticized on Twitter , Vaughn began hurling slurs and curse words , calling him a “ pedopile ” and accused another city official of performing a sex act on Gusciora .
She also referred to him as a “ woman ” and “ bitch ass , ” and suggested that the only thing Gusciora brought to City Hall was “ a bunch of young boys , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the mayor ’ s suite.
” Vaughn had also faced censure after defending anti-Semitic statements made by Council President Kathy McBride in September , who said “ I ’ m sad for her that they were able to wait her out and Jew her down for $ 22,000 with pins in her knee that can never , ever be repaired , ” referring to a legal settlement .
( RELATED : Ilhan Omar To Join Black-Jewish Caucus Despite Repeated Allegations Of Anti-Semitism ) After initially defending McBride , Vaughn apologized and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Never was it my intention to hurt , disrespect or demean anyone when I described a racial slur or its usage , as a verb.
” Democratic New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy ’ s office condemned “ the hateful and homophobic comments made by Councilwoman Vaughn in the strongest terms , ” according to NJ.com .
“ Hateful language is never acceptable , and audio of the Trenton conference call demonstrates multiple parties engaging in an inappropriate and deeply troubling exchange , ” the statement added , also requesting Vaughn “ resign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cory Booker also called on Vaughn to resign , the former calling the language she used “ downright reprehensible ” and the latter saying she has shown a “ pattern of intolerance that has no place in Trenton City Council , ” according to NJ.com .
Vaughn did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication .

A New Jersey councilwoman who apologized for anti-Semitic comments in 2019 is being told to resign after reportedly calling Trenton’s first openly gay mayor a “pedophile” and other derogatory names during an outburst, numerous sources reported.
Councilwoman Robin Vaughn, who is a Democrat according to her Twitter bio, went on a vulgar diatribe against Mayor Reed Gusciora during a nearly one-hour call intended to update legislators on the number of coronavirus cases in the state, the Trentonian reported Saturday.
“Continue to suck Reed Gusciora’s d**k all you want to, motherf**ker,” she said according to audio reviewed by the Trentonian.
After Gusciora asked her to name one of the capital city’s “do-nothing” organizations she criticized on Twitter, Vaughn began hurling slurs and curse words, calling him a “pedopile” and accused another city official of performing a sex act on Gusciora.
Trentonians, let’s focus on Mayor @gusciora fueling of the grant monies to those “do nothing nonprofit organizations” run by his friends. Keep your eyes on the CDBG and ESG funding the City received from the CARES Act. This funding is to help the City with the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/ncuasAYzOI — Robin M Vaughn (@trentonwestward) May 3, 2020
She also referred to him as a “woman” and “bitch ass,” and suggested that the only thing Gusciora brought to City Hall was “a bunch of young boys, and they’re sitting up there in the mayor’s suite.”
Vaughn had also faced censure after defending anti-Semitic statements made by Council President Kathy McBride in September, who said “I’m sad for her that they were able to wait her out and Jew her down for $22,000 with pins in her knee that can never, ever be repaired,” referring to a legal settlement. (RELATED: Ilhan Omar To Join Black-Jewish Caucus Despite Repeated Allegations Of Anti-Semitism)
After initially defending McBride, Vaughn apologized and said, “My comments were wrong. Never was it my intention to hurt, disrespect or demean anyone when I described a racial slur or its usage, as a verb.”
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s office condemned “the hateful and homophobic comments made by Councilwoman Vaughn in the strongest terms,” according to NJ.com.
“Hateful language is never acceptable, and audio of the Trenton conference call demonstrates multiple parties engaging in an inappropriate and deeply troubling exchange,” the statement added, also requesting Vaughn “resign immediately.”
Democratic Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker also called on Vaughn to resign, the former calling the language she used “downright reprehensible” and the latter saying she has shown a “pattern of intolerance that has no place in Trenton City Council,” according to NJ.com.
Vaughn did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Atlantic Writer Likens Anti-Lockdown Protesters To Slaveholders

Ibram X. Kendi wrote Monday in The Atlantic that anti-lockdown protesters share a common bond with Antebellum slaveholders : fighting for what he calls “ individual freedom.
” “ There is a war between those fighting to open America back up for the sake of individual freedom , and those fighting to keep America closed for the sake of community freedom , ” Kendi alleges , suggesting the cultural and political divide in America is the similar to the tension that triggered the Civil War in 1861 .
“ Americans went to war .
Americans are still waging this same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ civil war over the very meaning , the very utility of freedom.
” “ Slaveholders desired a state that wholly secured their individual freedom to enslave , not to mention their freedom to disenfranchise , to exploit , to impoverish , to demean , and to silence and kill the demeaned .
The freedom to .
The freedom to harm , ” Kendi insists .
“ Which is to say , in coronavirus terms , the freedom to infect.
” ( RELATED : MSNBC Guest Calls Anti-Lockdown Protesters The ‘ Fox News Nazi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Kendi , the director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center At American University , suggests that those who want to reopen the American economy while there is still one left , are fighting for the same , negative individual freedom that exists at the expense of “ communal freedom.
” “ Slaveholders disavowed a state that secured any form of communal freedom—the freedom of the community from slavery , from disenfranchisement , from exploitation , from poverty , from all the demeaning and silencing and killing .
The freedom from .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say , in coronavirus terms , the freedom from infection.
” Anti-lockdown protests have erupted across America from Maine to California .
While some demonstrators are emphasizing the increasing danger of destroying the U.S. economy without reopening soon , others are focused on governors who have seemingly aggrandized their power — Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer recently extended the lockdown in her state throughout May and seized more emergency executive powers in the process .
( Judge Napolitano : Politicians Are Taking Our Rights Away In The Name Of Public ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , anti-lockdown protesters brought their message to the front door of Whitmer ’ s house .
Fox News legal analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano cited Whitmer ’ s aggressive social distancing measures on a recent “ Fox & Friends ” segment and suggested she not “ treat us as though we are children .
”

Ibram X. Kendi wrote Monday in The Atlantic that anti-lockdown protesters share a common bond with Antebellum slaveholders: fighting for what he calls “individual freedom.”
“There is a war between those fighting to open America back up for the sake of individual freedom, and those fighting to keep America closed for the sake of community freedom,” Kendi alleges, suggesting the cultural and political divide in America is the similar to the tension that triggered the Civil War in 1861.
“Americans went to war. Americans are still waging this same war, now over COVID-19. A civil war over the very meaning, the very utility of freedom.”
“Slaveholders desired a state that wholly secured their individual freedom to enslave, not to mention their freedom to disenfranchise, to exploit, to impoverish, to demean, and to silence and kill the demeaned. The freedom to. The freedom to harm,” Kendi insists. “Which is to say, in coronavirus terms, the freedom to infect.” (RELATED: MSNBC Guest Calls Anti-Lockdown Protesters The ‘Fox News Nazi Death Cult Rump’ Of The GOP)
Kendi, the director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center At American University, suggests that those who want to reopen the American economy while there is still one left, are fighting for the same, negative individual freedom that exists at the expense of “communal freedom.”
“Slaveholders disavowed a state that secured any form of communal freedom—the freedom of the community from slavery, from disenfranchisement, from exploitation, from poverty, from all the demeaning and silencing and killing. The freedom from. The freedom from harm. Which is to say, in coronavirus terms, the freedom from infection.”
Anti-lockdown protests have erupted across America from Maine to California. While some demonstrators are emphasizing the increasing danger of destroying the U.S. economy without reopening soon, others are focused on governors who have seemingly aggrandized their power — Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently extended the lockdown in her state throughout May and seized more emergency executive powers in the process. (Judge Napolitano: Politicians Are Taking Our Rights Away In The Name Of Public ‘Safety’)
On Apr. 15, anti-lockdown protesters brought their message to the front door of Whitmer’s house.
Fox News legal analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano cited Whitmer’s aggressive social distancing measures on a recent “Fox & Friends” segment and suggested she not “treat us as though we are children.”