thedailycaller--2020-01-17--Melania Wows In Gorgeous Blush Coat And Chocolate Boots Combo At White House

Melania Trump definitely got everyone ’ s attention when she stepped out in a gorgeous blush trench coat and chocolate boots combo at the White House .
The first lady looked just as striking as ever in the jaw-dropping long-sleeve number that went down past her knees as she joined President Donald Trump and their son Barron as the three made their way to board Marine One from the South Lawn for a weekend trip to Palm Beach , Florida .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip ) She completed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plum colored top , clutch and high heel boots .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) To say it was the perfect winter look would be a serious understatement .
FLOTUS ’ fashion sense is always on point as has been noted numerous times before .
Most recently , the first lady turned heads when she showed up in a stunning black vinyl trench coat and boots combo to watch the College Football Playoff National Championship game in New Orleans .
Check out some of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Melania Trump definitely got everyone’s attention when she stepped out in a gorgeous blush trench coat and chocolate boots combo at the White House.
The first lady looked just as striking as ever in the jaw-dropping long-sleeve number that went down past her knees as she joined President Donald Trump and their son Barron as the three made their way to board Marine One from the South Lawn for a weekend trip to Palm Beach, Florida. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip)
She completed the great look with loose hair, a plum colored top, clutch and high heel boots.(RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
To say it was the perfect winter look would be a serious understatement.
FLOTUS’ fashion sense is always on point as has been noted numerous times before. Most recently, the first lady turned heads when she showed up in a stunning black vinyl trench coat and boots combo to watch the College Football Playoff National Championship game in New Orleans.
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--Exclusive: Republican Iraqi Refugee Running Against Ilhan Omar Opens Up On Her Friendship With Ambas

Exclusive: Republican Iraqi Refugee Running Against Ilhan Omar Opens Up On Her Friendship With Ambassador Killed In Benghazi Raid

Dalia Al-Aqidi , a former White House correspondent , just announced she will be running on the Republican ticket against @ @ @ @ @ in Minnesota ’ s 5th Congressional district .
Al-Aqidi joined the Daily Caller ’ s @ @ @ @ @ interview , in which she discussed her decision to run against Omar , the media @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump , rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and her personal friendship with @ @ @ @ @ U.S .
Ambassador to Libya who was killed in the Benghazi raid .

Dalia Al-Aqidi, a former White House correspondent, just announced she will be running on the Republican ticket against Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional district.
Al-Aqidi joined the Daily Caller’s Christian Datoc for a wide-ranging interview, in which she discussed her decision to run against Omar, the media’s coverage of President Donald Trump, rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and her personal friendship with Christopher Stevens, the former U.S. Ambassador to Libya who was killed in the Benghazi raid.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-17--Jury Selection For Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Trial Completed

The jury selection for disgraced director Harvey Weinstein ’ s rape trial has been completed after five days .
12 jurors and three alternates were selected and the process ended Friday , according to a report published by Fox News .
The jurors included eight men and seven women .
Earlier in the day , prosecutors argued that the defense was barring young women from sitting on Weinstein ’ s jury .
“ They are systematically eliminating a class of people from this jury , prosecutor Joan Illuzzi-Orbon said .
The defense claimed that they weren ’ t keeping young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to keep women who wouldn ’ t understand relationships between men and women in the 1990s , Fox News reported .
( RELATED : Jury Selection For Harvey Weinstein Trial Focuses On Impartiality After Noting ‘ Extensive ’ Pre-Trial Publicity ) “ That was a different time in New York and on planet Earth , ” Weinstein attorney Arthur Aidala said at the time .
As previously reported , Weinstein is currently on trial for two counts of predatory sexual assault , one count of criminal sexual acts , and two counts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison .
The trial is set to start on Jan. 22 .
A new indictment has been brought against the director in Los Angeles .
The indictment accused Weinstein of raping a woman and sexually assaulting another back in 2013 .

The jury selection for disgraced director Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial has been completed after five days.
12 jurors and three alternates were selected and the process ended Friday, according to a report published by Fox News. The jurors included eight men and seven women.
Earlier in the day, prosecutors argued that the defense was barring young women from sitting on Weinstein’s jury.
“They are systematically eliminating a class of people from this jury, prosecutor Joan Illuzzi-Orbon said.
The defense claimed that they weren’t keeping young women off the panel, but did want to keep women who wouldn’t understand relationships between men and women in the 1990s, Fox News reported. (RELATED: Jury Selection For Harvey Weinstein Trial Focuses On Impartiality After Noting ‘Extensive’ Pre-Trial Publicity)
“That was a different time in New York and on planet Earth,” Weinstein attorney Arthur Aidala said at the time.
As previously reported, Weinstein is currently on trial for two counts of predatory sexual assault, one count of criminal sexual acts, and two counts of rape. He faces life in prison. The trial is set to start on Jan. 22.
A new indictment has been brought against the director in Los Angeles. The indictment accused Weinstein of raping a woman and sexually assaulting another back in 2013.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--‘In My Day, If You Went Up To A Guy’s Hotel Room, You Knew Exactly Why You Were Going’: Kathy Bates

‘In My Day, If You Went Up To A Guy’s Hotel Room, You Knew Exactly Why You Were Going’: Kathy Bates On #MeToo

Kathy Bates weighed in on the # MeToo era and said back in her day if a woman “ went up to a guy ’ s hotel room , you knew exactly why you were going ” there .
“ About people like [ Harvey ] Weinstein and the casting couch and all of that , ” the 71-year-old actress shared with the Guardian in a piece published Friday .
( RELATED : Adam Sandler Brings Opera Man Back To ‘ SNL , ’ Takes Aim At 2020 Dems ) “ I have a confession , ” she added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ went up to a guy ’ s hotel room , you knew exactly why you were going and in those days it was consensual.
” Bates continued , “ Times were different , but I really support the women who are coming forward now and I ’ m not happy about the men who are being accused falsely – but the ones who deserve all they ’ re getting , my feeling is hey , go for it.
” ( RELATED : Watch Jennifer Aniston And Adam Sandler In The Trailer For ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” star went on to explain that though she was never seen as the classic starlet , she still experienced misogyny ’ s pigeonholing .
“ I hate to complain about it , but never being considered the romantic lead – which is fine , I ’ m over that , been there , done that – means they look at me in a different way , ” the “ Misery ” star shared .
“ But then I look at my friends who are beautiful girls but not working after 40 – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nicole Kidman is … ” “ But I ’ m so grateful that television is providing all these great roles for us , with people like Ryan Murphy around [ the producer of American Horror Story , which has cast Bates several seasons running ] we ’ ve been given a second life , ” she added .
“ I give Ryan a lot of credit .
That show ’ s like being in a repertory company .
Oh yes , horror has been veeeery good to me !
”

Kathy Bates weighed in on the #MeToo era and said back in her day if a woman “went up to a guy’s hotel room, you knew exactly why you were going” there.
“About people like [Harvey] Weinstein and the casting couch and all of that,” the 71-year-old actress shared with the Guardian in a piece published Friday. (RELATED: Adam Sandler Brings Opera Man Back To ‘SNL,’ Takes Aim At 2020 Dems)
“I have a confession,” she added. “In my day, if you went up to a guy’s hotel room, you knew exactly why you were going and in those days it was consensual.”
Bates continued, “Times were different, but I really support the women who are coming forward now and I’m not happy about the men who are being accused falsely – but the ones who deserve all they’re getting, my feeling is hey, go for it.” (RELATED: Watch Jennifer Aniston And Adam Sandler In The Trailer For ‘Murder Mystery’)
“The Waterboy” star went on to explain that though she was never seen as the classic starlet, she still experienced misogyny’s pigeonholing.
“I hate to complain about it, but never being considered the romantic lead – which is fine, I’m over that, been there, done that – means they look at me in a different way,” the “Misery” star shared. “But then I look at my friends who are beautiful girls but not working after 40 – very few of them. Well, Nicole Kidman is …”
“But I’m so grateful that television is providing all these great roles for us, with people like Ryan Murphy around [the producer of American Horror Story, which has cast Bates several seasons running] we’ve been given a second life,” she added. “I give Ryan a lot of credit. That show’s like being in a repertory company. Oh yes, horror has been veeeery good to me!”


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--New Hampshire: Bill To Shut Down Shooting Ranges Set For Committee Hearing

On January 23rd , the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 469 , sponsored by Senator Jeanne Dietsch ( D – District 9 ) , at 10:00 AM in Room 100 of the State House .
Senate Bill 469 would repeal New Hampshire ’ s shooting range protection law by allowing municipalities to subject already-existing shooting ranges to noise ordinances , while also making it easier for individuals to sue local gun ranges for noise violations .
Currently , under New Hampshire law , shooting ranges are immune from lawsuits as long as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time the range opened .
This legislation would endanger shooting ranges , even if they operate safely and are otherwise in full compliance with the law .
Municipalities and individuals could use these ordinances to effectively shut down ranges with costly renovations , unreasonable court fees , hiatus , or even closure of operations .
Shooting ranges provide a safe environment for law-abiding individuals to learn , practice , and train .
They should not be regulated out of existence .
Established in 1975 , the Institute for Legislative Action ( ILA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the National Rifle Association of America .
ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative , political , and legal arenas , to purchase , possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution .
Click here to follow NRA-ILA on Facebook .

On January 23rd, the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 469, sponsored by Senator Jeanne Dietsch (D – District 9), at 10:00 AM in Room 100 of the State House.
Senate Bill 469 would repeal New Hampshire’s shooting range protection law by allowing municipalities to subject already-existing shooting ranges to noise ordinances, while also making it easier for individuals to sue local gun ranges for noise violations. Currently, under New Hampshire law, shooting ranges are immune from lawsuits as long as they complied with existing noise ordinances at the time the range opened.
This legislation would endanger shooting ranges, even if they operate safely and are otherwise in full compliance with the law. Municipalities and individuals could use these ordinances to effectively shut down ranges with costly renovations, unreasonable court fees, hiatus, or even closure of operations. Shooting ranges provide a safe environment for law-abiding individuals to learn, practice, and train. They should not be regulated out of existence.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--California: Self-Defense Bill Fails To Pass Committee

This week , Assembly Bill 503 failed to pass out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a party line vote .
AB 503 , sponsored by Assembly Member Heath Flora ( R-12 ) would have allowed an individual with a valid concealed carry weapons license to carry to , from , or in a church , synagogue , or other place of worship on the grounds of a public or private K-12 school when the individual has the written permission of the school authority .
It is a shame that certain Legislators have no problem leaving our faith based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making important security decisions .
The real world consequence of failing to pass such legislation is that it ensures law-abiding citizens are disarmed and vulnerable while attending religious services on the grounds of a public or private school .
Established in 1975 , the Institute for Legislative Action ( ILA ) is the “ lobbying ” arm of the National Rifle Association of America .
ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative , political , and legal arenas , to purchase , possess and use firearms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution .
Click here to follow NRA-ILA on Facebook .

This week, Assembly Bill 503 failed to pass out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee on a party line vote. AB 503, sponsored by Assembly Member Heath Flora (R-12) would have allowed an individual with a valid concealed carry weapons license to carry to, from, or in a church, synagogue, or other place of worship on the grounds of a public or private K-12 school when the individual has the written permission of the school authority.
It is a shame that certain Legislators have no problem leaving our faith based institutions vulnerable, with limited options for making important security decisions. The real world consequence of failing to pass such legislation is that it ensures law-abiding citizens are disarmed and vulnerable while attending religious services on the grounds of a public or private school.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--Ariana Grande Fans, Manchester Mayor Slams Eminem’s ‘Deeply Disrespectful’ Lyric Over Arena Bombing

Ariana Grande fans and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called out Eminem for his latest “ deeply disrespectful ” track regarding the arena bombing in 2017 .
“ This is unnecessarily hurtful and deeply disrespectful to the families and all those affected , ” Burnham shared with the BBC in a piece published Friday in response to the 47-year-old rapper ’ s latest track referencing the terrorist bombing at the Manchester Arena following the “ 7 Rings ” hitmaker ’ s concert .
( Pete Davidson Blocks Ariana Grande On Social Media : ‘ You ’ re Not Good For My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Unaccommodating , ” the lyric reads as follows per Page Six : The track is followed by loud sounds of explosions .
( RELATED : Ariana Grande Unrecognizable In Her Latest Magazine Spread ) One mother , whose son was killed in the attack voiced her opinions on Twitter after the release of the song .
“ Feels like he is piggybacking on the fame of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber and says distasteful things about other celebrities , ” Figen Murray , whose son Martyn Hett died in the attack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pointless .
And before all Eminem fans pounce on me , I am not interested and will not engage.
” Another fan tweeted , that despite being a huge fan of the “ Slim Shady ” rapper , this was “ incredibly distasteful.
” “ I ’ m a big fan of Eminem and sure , he is known for his controversial lyrics but that doesn ’ t excuse him for being able to say whatever he wants .
His latest lyric regarding the Manchester terrorist attack is incredibly distasteful and inappropriate.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unaccommodating includes the line “ I ’ m contemplating yelling bombs away on the game like I ’ m outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting , ” one fan wrote .
“ It ’ s a shameful thing to sing and disrespects the memory of those who tragically lost their lives in a terrorist attack.
” For those that might recall , 22 people were killed after a suicide bomber blew himself up as the fans were exiting the arena after Grande ’ s concert in May 2017 .
As previously reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city along with other performers and put on a benefit concert called “ One Love Manchester ” to help raise funds for the victims and families of the attack .

Ariana Grande fans and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called out Eminem for his latest “deeply disrespectful” track regarding the arena bombing in 2017.
“This is unnecessarily hurtful and deeply disrespectful to the families and all those affected,” Burnham shared with the BBC in a piece published Friday in response to the 47-year-old rapper’s latest track referencing the terrorist bombing at the Manchester Arena following the “7 Rings” hitmaker’s concert. (Pete Davidson Blocks Ariana Grande On Social Media: ‘You’re Not Good For My Health’)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Dec 10, 2019 at 11:59am PST
In the song titled, “Unaccommodating,” the lyric reads as follows per Page Six:
But I’m contemplating yelling ‘bombs away’ on the game/Like I’m outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting.
The track is followed by loud sounds of explosions. (RELATED: Ariana Grande Unrecognizable In Her Latest Magazine Spread)
One mother, whose son was killed in the attack voiced her opinions on Twitter after the release of the song.
“Feels like he is piggybacking on the fame of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber and says distasteful things about other celebrities,” Figen Murray, whose son Martyn Hett died in the attack tweeted. “Not clever. Totally pointless. And before all Eminem fans pounce on me, I am not interested and will not engage.”
Another fan tweeted, that despite being a huge fan of the “Slim Shady” rapper, this was “incredibly distasteful.”
“I’m a big fan of Eminem and sure, he is known for his controversial lyrics but that doesn’t excuse him for being able to say whatever he wants. His latest lyric regarding the Manchester terrorist attack is incredibly distasteful and inappropriate.’
Im a big fan of Eminem and sure, he is known for his controversial lyrics but that doesn’t excuse him for being able to say whatever he wants. His latest lyric regarding the Manchester terrorist attack is incredibly distasteful and inappropriate — Amy-Lee Hart (@AmyLee_thirty3) January 17, 2020
“@Eminem’s new song Unaccommodating includes the line “I’m contemplating yelling bombs away on the game like I’m outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting,” one fan wrote. “It’s a shameful thing to sing and disrespects the memory of those who tragically lost their lives in a terrorist attack.”
.@Eminem‘s new song Unaccommodating includes the line “I’m contemplating yelling bombs away on the game like I’m outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting” It’s a shameful thing to sing and disrespects the memory of those who tragically lost their lives in a terrorist attack — Edward Hardy (@EdwardTHardy) January 17, 2020
Can’t understand why Eminem would donate money to the Manchester Arena victims’ fund and then release a song so insulting to their families — Emily Heward (@EmilyHeward) January 17, 2020
This is so messed up! Many people (mostly children) were injured at this concert and some even lost their lives, and he thinks it’s ok to put this lyric in a song? @Eminem maybe try and have a little respect, and don’t use a terrorist attack to gain clout https://t.co/tnPLNxY8dD — Ari & Taylor Polls (@7Paper_Rings) January 17, 2020
For those that might recall, 22 people were killed after a suicide bomber blew himself up as the fans were exiting the arena after Grande’s concert in May 2017. As previously reported, two weeks later she returned to the city along with other performers and put on a benefit concert called “One Love Manchester” to help raise funds for the victims and families of the attack.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--This Man Was About To Miss His Flight, So He Called In A Bomb Threat To Delay It

Rashidul Islam was running late for a flight to meet his fiance in Morocco , so he did the reasonable thing and called in a bomb threat to delay it .
Islam , 32 , was sentenced to 16 months in prison and banned for life from the Gatwick airport in London , the Guardian reported Friday .
Islam made the original phone call in May 2019 and has been in trial ever since .
( RELATED : Several People Stabbed , Two Dead In London Bridge Terrorist Attack ) “ He thought he had left himself plenty of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his home in Cricklewood , north London , but his train unexpectedly terminated at St Pancras in north London – more than 25 miles from the Sussex airport .
He hailed a cab , but as it crawled through the London city traffic he panicked that he would miss the flight and used his mobile to dial 999 .
“ EasyJet flight 8897 leaves in 40 minutes , ” Islam told the call handler .
“ There may be a bomb on the plane , you need to delay it , you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evacuated the aircraft and its 147 passengers were held in the gate room .
As they were waiting , Islam turned up at Gatwick ’ s north terminal to check in , late.
” “ While the defendant expressed remorse , there is no excuse for his actions that day and he has been sentenced accordingly , ” Detective Stephen Trott told reporters .
“ Making a false report of a bomb on a plane not only causes significant costs and delays to the airport and its passengers , it also strikes fear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK Forces London Bridge Hero To Undergo ‘ Deradicalization ’ ) Islam was also convicted on unrelated money laundering charges police discovered in the course of the investigation , resulting in an additional 42 months being added to his sentence .

Rashidul Islam was running late for a flight to meet his fiance in Morocco, so he did the reasonable thing and called in a bomb threat to delay it.
Islam, 32, was sentenced to 16 months in prison and banned for life from the Gatwick airport in London, the Guardian reported Friday. Islam made the original phone call in May 2019 and has been in trial ever since. (RELATED: Several People Stabbed, Two Dead In London Bridge Terrorist Attack)
From the Guardian:
“He thought he had left himself plenty of time to get there by public transport from his home in Cricklewood, north London, but his train unexpectedly terminated at St Pancras in north London – more than 25 miles from the Sussex airport. He hailed a cab, but as it crawled through the London city traffic he panicked that he would miss the flight and used his mobile to dial 999. “EasyJet flight 8897 leaves in 40 minutes,” Islam told the call handler. “There may be a bomb on the plane, you need to delay it, you need to stop it now.” Airport security evacuated the aircraft and its 147 passengers were held in the gate room. As they were waiting, Islam turned up at Gatwick’s north terminal to check in, late.”
“While the defendant expressed remorse, there is no excuse for his actions that day and he has been sentenced accordingly,” Detective Stephen Trott told reporters. “Making a false report of a bomb on a plane not only causes significant costs and delays to the airport and its passengers, it also strikes fear into the community.” (RELATED: UK Forces London Bridge Hero To Undergo ‘Deradicalization’)
Islam was also convicted on unrelated money laundering charges police discovered in the course of the investigation, resulting in an additional 42 months being added to his sentence.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--The Root Attacks Writer For ‘White People’ Criticism Of NYT’s 1619 Project. But … The Writer Is Blac

The Root Attacks Writer For ‘White People’ Criticism Of NYT’s 1619 Project. But … The Writer Is Black

The Root published an article Thursday attacking a National Review writer for his “ white ” take on the New York Times ’ 1619 Project , but failed to realize that the man is black .
The article is titled “ Black History , According to White People ” and attacked National Review writer and attorney Peter Kirsanow for his Thursday article about the controversial project .
Kirsanow wrote about various problems with the NYT ’ s 1619 Project , starting with its aim “ to reframe the country ’ s history.
” Author Michael Harriot tried to rip apart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writing various comments suggesting that he is a white man and therefore has an incorrect take on the topic .
Kirsanow , however , is a black man , according to Jeff Blehar , co-host of the podcast “ Political Beats ” at the National Review .
( RELATED : ‘ It ’ s Embarrassing That The New York Times Is Doing This ’ : Conservatives React To The NYT ‘ 1619 Project ’ ) Throughout The Root ’ s article , Harriot takes jabs at Kirsanow ’ s whiteness .
At one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the National Review ’ s article and writes that Kirsanow wrote it “ whitely.
” Kirsanow is also a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights .
“ And , as white people are wont to do , Kirsanow framed his argument in the context of Martin Luther King Jr. White people love to quote King because he is a mythical figure who has been whitewashed by the very version of America that Kirsanow wants to perpetuate , ” Harriot adds .
Harriot also suggests that teaching students about “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for black equality ” is “ evil.
” He notes that he ’ s “ obsessed with race.
” “ Does this motherfucker want credit because white people weren ’ t as ruthless as they could have been ?
” Harriot wrote .
“ He wanted Hannah-Jones to praise them for not kicking us out of the country we built for them ?
To praise them for rescuing us from a house they set on fire ?
” Harriot did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller .

The Root published an article Thursday attacking a National Review writer for his “white” take on the New York Times’ 1619 Project, but failed to realize that the man is black.
The article is titled “Black History, According to White People” and attacked National Review writer and attorney Peter Kirsanow for his Thursday article about the controversial project. Kirsanow wrote about various problems with the NYT’s 1619 Project, starting with its aim “to reframe the country’s history.”
Author Michael Harriot tried to rip apart Kirsanow’s National Review article, writing various comments suggesting that he is a white man and therefore has an incorrect take on the topic. Kirsanow, however, is a black man, according to Jeff Blehar, co-host of the podcast “Political Beats” at the National Review. (RELATED: ‘It’s Embarrassing That The New York Times Is Doing This’: Conservatives React To The NYT ‘1619 Project’)
Throughout The Root’s article, Harriot takes jabs at Kirsanow’s whiteness. At one point, he quotes a section of the National Review’s article and writes that Kirsanow wrote it “whitely.” Kirsanow is also a member of the United States Commission on Civil Rights.
“And, as white people are wont to do, Kirsanow framed his argument in the context of Martin Luther King Jr. White people love to quote King because he is a mythical figure who has been whitewashed by the very version of America that Kirsanow wants to perpetuate,” Harriot adds.
Amazing: this mook wrote an entire article premised around the idea that Peter Kirsanow, as “a white man,” had no right to criticize the 1619 Project…and obviously didn’t bother trying to Google him or else he would have discovered that he’s BLACK. https://t.co/tbbPX5DohF — Esoteric Jeff (@EsotericCD) January 17, 2020
Harriot also suggests that teaching students about “the insignificant portions of white people who fought for black equality” is “evil.” He notes that he’s “obsessed with race.”
“Does this motherfucker want credit because white people weren’t as ruthless as they could have been?” Harriot wrote. “He wanted Hannah-Jones to praise them for not kicking us out of the country we built for them? To praise them for rescuing us from a house they set on fire?”
Harriot did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--Ariana Grande Accused Of Stealing Lyrics To Popular Hit Song ‘7 Rings’

Musician Ariana Grande has been sued over song lyrics to her 2019 hit single “ 7 Rings.
” Hip Hop singer Josh Stone , known professionally as DOT , accused Grande of stealing the chorus from his 2017 song “ You Need It , I got it ” for her single “ 7 Rings ” in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court , according to a report published Friday by Page Six .
Grande ’ s chorus goes , “ I want it , I got it .
I want It , I got it , ” while DOT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You need it , I got it ” : “ You need it , I got it .
You want it , I got it.
” The lawsuit filed by Stone claimed forensic musicologists decided the songs were “ identical or substantially similar.
” ( RELATED : Ariana Grande Drops Live Album ‘ k bye for now ’ After End Of Her ‘ Sweetener ’ Tour ) Stone also alleged Grande ’ s songwriter Thomas Lee Brown , who has helped Grande write music for five of her albums , was present at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s song “ You Need It , I Got It ” was played .
Stone is suing Grande over copyright infringement and is requesting unspecified damages .
The lawsuit was filed a day before Eminem released new music in which he angered Grande ’ s fans by seemingly making light of the Manchester bombing that occurred during one of the “ Thank U , Next ” singer ’ s concerts .

Musician Ariana Grande has been sued over song lyrics to her 2019 hit single “7 Rings.”
Hip Hop singer Josh Stone, known professionally as DOT, accused Grande of stealing the chorus from his 2017 song “You Need It, I got it” for her single “7 Rings” in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, according to a report published Friday by Page Six.
NEW: Ariana Grande hit with #copyright lawsuit claiming she ripped off “7 Rings” from a 2017 hip hop track called “You Need It, I Got It.” pic.twitter.com/pgXM5wMgeo — Bill Donahue (@Bill__Donahue) January 16, 2020
Grande’s chorus goes, “I want it, I got it. I want It, I got it,” while DOT’s chorus lyrics read, “You need it, I got it”: “You need it, I got it. You want it, I got it.”
The lawsuit filed by Stone claimed forensic musicologists decided the songs were “identical or substantially similar.” (RELATED: Ariana Grande Drops Live Album ‘k bye for now’ After End Of Her ‘Sweetener’ Tour)
Stone also alleged Grande’s songwriter Thomas Lee Brown, who has helped Grande write music for five of her albums, was present at a meeting in 2017 where Stone’s song “You Need It, I Got It” was played.
Stone is suing Grande over copyright infringement and is requesting unspecified damages.
The lawsuit was filed a day before Eminem released new music in which he angered Grande’s fans by seemingly making light of the Manchester bombing that occurred during one of the “Thank U, Next” singer’s concerts.


thedailycaller--2020-01-17--Virginia: Senate Passes Three Anti-Gun Bills

On Thursday , January 16th , the Virginia Senate voted to pass three of the anti-gun bills that the Senate Judiciary Committee approved on Monday .
The fight is far from over .
Dozens of other gun control bills from Michael Bloomberg ’ s wish-list have still not been taken up by a committee .
Second Amendment supporters have demonstrated an unprecedented showing in support for our rights .
It is critical that law-abiding citizens not back down and remain ready to oppose this agenda at every turn .
Senate Bill 35 , introduced by Senator Scott Surovell , passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would destroy Virginia ’ s firearm preemption laws by allowing localities to create new “ gun-free zones ” in and around public buildings , parks , and permitted events such as farmer ’ s markets .
Criminals would ignore these restrictions , leaving law-abiding citizens unable to defend themselves and their loved ones .
Senate Bill 69 , introduced by Senator Mamie Locke , passed by a vote of 19-21 .
This scheme , commonly referred to as “ one-gun-a-month , ” would arbitrarily ration an individual ’ s right to lawfully purchase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Senate Bill 70 , introduced by Senator Louise Lucas , passed by a vote of 17-23 .
It would ban sales between private individuals without first paying fees and obtaining government permission .
Firearm sales between friends , neighbors , or fellow hunters , would not be exempted .
This proposal would have no impact on crime and is completely unenforceable .
Established in 1975 , the Institute for Legislative Action ( ILA ) is the “ lobbying ” arm of the National Rifle Association of America .
ILA is responsible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the legislative , political , and legal arenas , to purchase , possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution .
Click here to follow NRA-ILA on Facebook .

On Thursday, January 16th, the Virginia Senate voted to pass three of the anti-gun bills that the Senate Judiciary Committee approved on Monday. The fight is far from over. Dozens of other gun control bills from Michael Bloomberg’s wish-list have still not been taken up by a committee. Second Amendment supporters have demonstrated an unprecedented showing in support for our rights. It is critical that law-abiding citizens not back down and remain ready to oppose this agenda at every turn.
Senate Bill 35, introduced by Senator Scott Surovell, passed by a vote of 19-21. It would destroy Virginia’s firearm preemption laws by allowing localities to create new “gun-free zones” in and around public buildings, parks, and permitted events such as farmer’s markets. Criminals would ignore these restrictions, leaving law-abiding citizens unable to defend themselves and their loved ones.
Senate Bill 69, introduced by Senator Mamie Locke, passed by a vote of 19-21. This scheme, commonly referred to as “one-gun-a-month,” would arbitrarily ration an individual’s right to lawfully purchase a handgun to once within 30 days.
Senate Bill 70, introduced by Senator Louise Lucas, passed by a vote of 17-23. It would ban sales between private individuals without first paying fees and obtaining government permission. Firearm sales between friends, neighbors, or fellow hunters, would not be exempted. This proposal would have no impact on crime and is completely unenforceable.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-17--9th Circuit Court Of Appeals Deals Brutal Blow To Teens Who Sued Trump Over Climate Change

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California ruled Friday that children do not have standing to sue the Trump administration and the federal government for not adequately addressing climate change .
Climate policy comes under the purview of Congress and the president , not the court system , the U.S. Court of Appeals decided in a split decision .
Attorneys for the teenagers can ask the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the trial to continue in Oregon , where it was initially filed .
“ The panel reluctantly concluded that the plaintiffs ’ case must be made to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large , ” the panel of judges noted .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What The ’ 60 Minutes ’ Report On The Kids ’ Climate Crusade Missed ) “ The political branches might conclude—however inappropriately in the plaintiffs ’ view—that economic or defense considerations called for continuation of the very programs challenged in this suit , ” the court noted , citing the government ’ s concerns that unforeseen factors complicate such policies .
The 21 young people involved in Juliana v. United States sought a court order requiring the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan ” phasing out carbon emissions in an effort to stabilize the climate .
The case has survived several attempts by the government to torpedo the case after it was originally filed in 2015 .
The U.S. Supreme Court in November 2018 decided not to block the lawsuit — the move came less than two weeks after Chief Justice John Roberts granted the government a stay in October 2018 .
The court ’ s order said the government should seek relief before the 9th Circuit .
Plaintiffs in the case asked the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government from issuing oil extraction licenses before March , when the Trump administration plans to offer nearly 80 million acres of unleased areas off the Gulf of Mexico .
President Donald Trump has made headway in recent months changing the makeup of the 9th Circuit Court .
He nominated Patrick Bumatay and Lawrence VanDyke to the court in September .
They would raise the number of Trump ’ s 9th Circuit appointees to nine .
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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in California ruled Friday that children do not have standing to sue the Trump administration and the federal government for not adequately addressing climate change.
Climate policy comes under the purview of Congress and the president, not the court system, the U.S. Court of Appeals decided in a split decision. Attorneys for the teenagers can ask the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the trial to continue in Oregon, where it was initially filed.
“The panel reluctantly concluded that the plaintiffs’ case must be made to the political branches or to the electorate at large,” the panel of judges noted. (RELATED: Here’s What The ’60 Minutes’ Report On The Kids’ Climate Crusade Missed)
“The political branches might conclude—however inappropriately in the plaintiffs’ view—that economic or defense considerations called for continuation of the very programs challenged in this suit,” the court noted, citing the government’s concerns that unforeseen factors complicate such policies.
The 21 young people involved in Juliana v. United States sought a court order requiring the government to implement an “enforceable national remedial plan” phasing out carbon emissions in an effort to stabilize the climate. The case has survived several attempts by the government to torpedo the case after it was originally filed in 2015.
The U.S. Supreme Court in November 2018 decided not to block the lawsuit — the move came less than two weeks after Chief Justice John Roberts granted the government a stay in October 2018. The court’s order said the government should seek relief before the 9th Circuit.
Plaintiffs in the case asked the court to issue an injunction to prevent the government from issuing oil extraction licenses before March, when the Trump administration plans to offer nearly 80 million acres of unleased areas off the Gulf of Mexico.
President Donald Trump has made headway in recent months changing the makeup of the 9th Circuit Court. He nominated Patrick Bumatay and Lawrence VanDyke to the court in September. They would raise the number of Trump’s 9th Circuit appointees to nine.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Tucker: EPA Has Stopped Monitoring This Dangerous Pesticide To ‘Protect Big Agriculture,’ And Your K

Tucker: EPA Has Stopped Monitoring This Dangerous Pesticide To ‘Protect Big Agriculture,’ And Your Kids Could Be At Risk

Fox News host Tucker Carlson devoted the last segment of Friday night ’ s “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” to blast the Environmental Protection Agency for protecting “ Big Agriculture ” by ceasing to monitor a dangerous pesticide .
“ Despite its name , the Environmental Protection Agency doesn ’ t just exist to protect the environment , ” said Carlson .
“ It also exists to protect you , by policing against the many pollutants that are generated by modern life .
But soon , the EPA will be doing a little bit less to protect you , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agriculture.
” “ Atrazine is a pesticide , ” the Fox News host explained .
“ It ’ s the second most-common one in the U.S. Half of America ’ s corn crop is treated with it.
” Carlson said that the chemical is banned in the EU because it chemically castrates frogs and even causes “ some to change their sex entirely ” and is an “ endocrine disrupter ” in humans that changes “ our natural hormonal balance.
” “ For newborn boys , atrazine exposure in utero is correlated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and deformities to sex organs , ” he said .
“ Now it may be that atrazine ’ s risk is low enough , and its value is high enough , that we don ’ t need to ban it , ” said the Fox News host , contending that the agency “ isn ’ t just keeping the pesticide legal ” but has “ decided to stop closely monitoring its use.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Safer Than Your Typical American ’ : Tucker Carlson Exposes The Transgender Murder ‘ Epidemic ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulatory document , the EPA has announced it will soon end its Atrazine monitoring program , which tests drinking water to make sure that atrazine levels are safe , ” said Carlson .
The EPA is now allowing “ fifty percent ” more of the pesticide to “ enter America ’ s waterways ” despite the fact that “ 30 million Americans had measurable amounts ” of it in their tap water .
“ For the EPA , that ’ s not a concern , ” the Fox News host concluded .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Fox News host Tucker Carlson devoted the last segment of Friday night’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to blast the Environmental Protection Agency for protecting “Big Agriculture” by ceasing to monitor a dangerous pesticide.
“Despite its name, the Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t just exist to protect the environment,” said Carlson. “It also exists to protect you, by policing against the many pollutants that are generated by modern life. But soon, the EPA will be doing a little bit less to protect you, and a little bit more to protect Big Agriculture.”
“Atrazine is a pesticide,” the Fox News host explained. “It’s the second most-common one in the U.S. Half of America’s corn crop is treated with it.”
Carlson said that the chemical is banned in the EU because it chemically castrates frogs and even causes “some to change their sex entirely” and is an “endocrine disrupter” in humans that changes “our natural hormonal balance.”
“For newborn boys, atrazine exposure in utero is correlated with lower birth weight, undescended testicles, and deformities to sex organs,” he said.
“Now it may be that atrazine’s risk is low enough, and its value is high enough, that we don’t need to ban it,” said the Fox News host, contending that the agency “isn’t just keeping the pesticide legal” but has “decided to stop closely monitoring its use.” (RELATED: ‘Safer Than Your Typical American’: Tucker Carlson Exposes The Transgender Murder ‘Epidemic’)
“Buried within a recent 60-page regulatory document, the EPA has announced it will soon end its Atrazine monitoring program, which tests drinking water to make sure that atrazine levels are safe,” said Carlson.
The EPA is now allowing “fifty percent” more of the pesticide to “enter America’s waterways” despite the fact that “30 million Americans had measurable amounts” of it in their tap water.
“For the EPA, that’s not a concern,” the Fox News host concluded. “Their concern, is corn.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-18--‘The State Is Too Crowded. Will You Concede That?’ Tucker And Liberal Radio Host Spar Over Unlimited

‘The State Is Too Crowded. Will You Concede That?’ Tucker And Liberal Radio Host Spar Over Unlimited Immigration

Fox News host Tucker Carlson crossed swords with liberal radio host Ethan Bearman on the topic of whether or not California is too crowded .
The Friday night “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” debate began with Bearman insisting that the “ core issue ” is a “ housing problem ” with responsibility shared by both Republican and Democratic leaders , despite the fact that Democrats have supermajorities in both state houses .
“ Can I ask you a question that I have been wondering about all week ?
” asked Carlson .
“ Why is no one pointing to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immigration ?
The state is too crowded .
You can ’ t get anywhere .
The infrastructure is clogged .
It ’ s choked .
And that ’ s because there are too many people .
So , the very people who are saying we are going to fix the housing problem are saying we are going to invite in millions of new people and give them free healthcare .
Has logic been suspended or am I missing something ?
” When Bearman took issue with the notion of Democrats “ inviting people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current California welfare state and immigration-friendly policies with a restaurant that gives away free pizza .
“ Will you concede if you have a lot more people in a confined area it ’ s more crowded ?
” asked the Fox News host after a back and forth debate .
“ There is more traffic and housing is more expensive … It ’ s about numbers .
The state is too crowded .
Will you concede that , or no ?
” ( RELATED : Tucker Carlson : America ’ s Elites Want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to concede the point , Bearman again pointed to the need for more housing .
“ We could make it Hong Kong , or Singapore , ” Tucker joked .
“ Why not ?
” Bearman asked .
“ Why not have more people ?
As long as people have kids and our entire economy is based on growth , which in the United States it is otherwise our system starts collapsing , if we are not growing – Look at what happened with Japan – then we need to build housing.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Carlson insisted .
“ One of those theories at the Chicago school they tell us is true but it turns out it isn ’ t .
”

Fox News host Tucker Carlson crossed swords with liberal radio host Ethan Bearman on the topic of whether or not California is too crowded.
The Friday night “Tucker Carlson Tonight” debate began with Bearman insisting that the “core issue” is a “housing problem” with responsibility shared by both Republican and Democratic leaders, despite the fact that Democrats have supermajorities in both state houses.
“Can I ask you a question that I have been wondering about all week?” asked Carlson. “Why is no one pointing to the cause of the overcrowding, which is immigration? The state is too crowded. You can’t get anywhere. The infrastructure is clogged. It’s choked. And that’s because there are too many people. So, the very people who are saying we are going to fix the housing problem are saying we are going to invite in millions of new people and give them free healthcare. Has logic been suspended or am I missing something?”
When Bearman took issue with the notion of Democrats “inviting people to come,” Tucker compared the current California welfare state and immigration-friendly policies with a restaurant that gives away free pizza.
“Will you concede if you have a lot more people in a confined area it’s more crowded?” asked the Fox News host after a back and forth debate. “There is more traffic and housing is more expensive … It’s about numbers. The state is too crowded. Will you concede that, or no?” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson: America’s Elites Want ‘Immigration Without Limit’)
Refusing to concede the point, Bearman again pointed to the need for more housing.
“We could make it Hong Kong, or Singapore,” Tucker joked.
“Why not?” Bearman asked. “Why not have more people? As long as people have kids and our entire economy is based on growth, which in the United States it is otherwise our system starts collapsing, if we are not growing – Look at what happened with Japan – then we need to build housing.”
“That’s not actually working,” Carlson insisted. “One of those theories at the Chicago school they tell us is true but it turns out it isn’t.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Texts From A Mysterious Belgian Number Shed Light On Possible Surveillance Of Ambassador To Ukraine

House Democrats on Friday released text messages that shed new light on a possible surveillance campaign against Marie Yovanovitch when she served as ambassador to Ukraine .
The documents are screenshots of messages on the encrypted platform WhatsApp exchanged between Robert Hyde , a Republican congressional candidate , and an individual he identified Friday as Anthony de Caluwe .
The messages show that the man Hyde identified as de Caluwe appeared to provide updates in March 2019 on Yovanovitch ’ s activities in Ukraine .
Hyde emerged Wednesday as the latest player in the Ukraine saga when Democrats released a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parnas , a Soviet-born businessman who worked closely with Rudy Giuliani to collecting information about Yovanovitch .
( RELATED : Pompeo Says State Department Will Investigation Yovanovitch Surveillance ) Parnas was indicted Oct. 10 on campaign finance charges .
According to messages released on Wednesday , Hyde told Parnas in a March 23 , 2019 text that “ private security ” was monitoring Yovanovitch .
“ She ’ s talked to three people .
Her phone is off .
Computer is off , ” he added .
The information that Hyde gave Parnas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caluwe told Hyde .
“ Nothing has changed she is still not moving they check today again , ” de Caluwe wrote Hyde from a Belgian phone number .
“ She been there since Thursday never left the embassy , ” he wrote in another message .
Hyde sent many of the messages from de Caluwe verbatim to Parnas .
Hyde said in a video posted on his Twitter account that the messages he sent to Parnas were “ copy and paste.
” “ It was just copy and paste bullshit from some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fucking with me , trying to set Trump up , ” he said .
“ Like I have anybody over in Ukraine .
Are you serious ?
” he added .
It is unknown whether de Caluwe actually had visibility into Yovanovitch ’ s activities in Ukraine .
He did not respond to multiple phone calls and emails on Friday .
The Ukrainian national police and U.S. State Department are investigating the potential surveillance against Yovanovitch .
The messages do not identify de Caluwe by name as Hyde ’ s interlocutor .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ photos on de Caluwe ’ s Facebook account .
The account includes numerous pro-Trump posts , including some with de Caluwe wearing “ Make America Great Again ” hats , and posing at the Trump International Hotel in Washington , D.C. de Caluwe is also posed with Hyde in a photo at a Republican Party of Florida event .
The post is dated Aug. 24 , 2018 .
The Facebook page also includes photos of de Caluwe with various politicians , including Republican Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis .
De Caluwe , whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beach , Florida , does not appear to be a big-time player in Republican politics or Trumpworld .
Instead , his social media posts suggest he is one of numerous hangers-on who has been able to gain access to the Trump orbit .
De Caluwe ’ s profile on AngelList , a website for upstart businesses , lists his company as Track & Trace New IT Tech Company .
A Belgian phone number listed on the page matches up with the number in the text messages with Hyde .
A cross-check of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the AngelList page indicates that de Caluwe has used multiple aliases over the years .
The numbers and email addresses return search results for Anthony Heavenrich , Anthony Hemelrijk , Anthony von Himmelreich , and Anthony Calloway .
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House Democrats on Friday released text messages that shed new light on a possible surveillance campaign against Marie Yovanovitch when she served as ambassador to Ukraine.
The documents are screenshots of messages on the encrypted platform WhatsApp exchanged between Robert Hyde, a Republican congressional candidate, and an individual he identified Friday as Anthony de Caluwe.
The messages show that the man Hyde identified as de Caluwe appeared to provide updates in March 2019 on Yovanovitch’s activities in Ukraine.
Hyde emerged Wednesday as the latest player in the Ukraine saga when Democrats released a batch of documents messages supplied by Lev Parnas, a Soviet-born businessman who worked closely with Rudy Giuliani to collecting information about Yovanovitch. (RELATED: Pompeo Says State Department Will Investigation Yovanovitch Surveillance)
Parnas was indicted Oct. 10 on campaign finance charges.
According to messages released on Wednesday, Hyde told Parnas in a March 23, 2019 text that “private security” was monitoring Yovanovitch.
“She’s talked to three people. Her phone is off. Computer is off,” he added.
The information that Hyde gave Parnas appears to match up with what de Caluwe told Hyde.
“Nothing has changed she is still not moving they check today again,” de Caluwe wrote Hyde from a Belgian phone number.
“It’s confirmed we have a person inside.”
“She been there since Thursday never left the embassy,” he wrote in another message.
Hyde sent many of the messages from de Caluwe verbatim to Parnas.
Hyde said in a video posted on his Twitter account that the messages he sent to Parnas were “copy and paste.”
“It was just copy and paste bullshit from some intel guy, probably, that was fucking with me, trying to set Trump up,” he said.
“Like I have anybody over in Ukraine. Are you serious?” he added.
It is unknown whether de Caluwe actually had visibility into Yovanovitch’s activities in Ukraine. He did not respond to multiple phone calls and emails on Friday.
The Ukrainian national police and U.S. State Department are investigating the potential surveillance against Yovanovitch.
The messages do not identify de Caluwe by name as Hyde’s interlocutor. But the avatar used in the messages match photos on de Caluwe’s Facebook account. The account includes numerous pro-Trump posts, including some with de Caluwe wearing “Make America Great Again” hats, and posing at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.
de Caluwe is also posed with Hyde in a photo at a Republican Party of Florida event. The post is dated Aug. 24, 2018.
The Facebook page also includes photos of de Caluwe with various politicians, including Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
De Caluwe, whose Facebook account says is based in Palm Beach, Florida, does not appear to be a big-time player in Republican politics or Trumpworld. Instead, his social media posts suggest he is one of numerous hangers-on who has been able to gain access to the Trump orbit.
De Caluwe’s profile on AngelList, a website for upstart businesses, lists his company as Track & Trace New IT Tech Company. A Belgian phone number listed on the page matches up with the number in the text messages with Hyde.
A cross-check of other phone numbers and email addresses listed on the AngelList page indicates that de Caluwe has used multiple aliases over the years. The numbers and email addresses return search results for Anthony Heavenrich, Anthony Hemelrijk, Anthony von Himmelreich, and Anthony Calloway.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Ayatollah Or Trump: Who Would You Rather Date?

Who would you rather go on a date with — Iran ’ s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei or President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ s Women ’ s March in Washington , D.C. , gave some surprising responses .
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thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Michael Moore Arrested With Joaquin Phoenix

Authorities arrested documentary filmmaker Michael Moore and actor Joaquin Phoenix on the Capitol steps during a climate change protest .
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Authorities arrested documentary filmmaker Michael Moore and actor Joaquin Phoenix on the Capitol steps during a climate change protest.
The two were at Jane Fonda’s Washington “Fire Drill Friday” on Jan. 10.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Here’s The Ex-Green Beret Who Allegedly Smuggled An Imprisoned Auto Exec Out Of Japan In A Box

A security operative and ex-Green Beret was reportedly part of an audacious plan to smuggle auto executive Carlos Ghosn out of Japan where prosecutors charged him with numerous financial crimes .
Michael Taylor , a former Green Beret who has etched out a long career arranging high-risk rescue missions , took part in the caper , which entailed Ghosn hiding in a box transported into a private jet before being flown to Turkey , The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday .
Taylor ’ s decision to help Ghosn was borne out of his own experiences in the U.S. judicial system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charges that he bribed a Pentagon official to obtain bidding information that helped him fraudulently win $ 54 million in government contracts , WSJ noted .
Taylor said his 14-month stint in a Utah county jail awaiting trial was torturous .
“ I learned about Carlos Ghosn ’ s plight , and felt very much like him , in the sense that we were both held hostage in an unfair legal system , ” Taylor told WSJ .
The plan to free Ghosn was like something out of a Hollywood movie .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Japan : Report ) International law enforcement officials said Ghosn left his house in Tokyo on foot before heading to Osaka , Japan , NPR reported .
The flight took the corporate titan to Istanbul , where Ghosn boarded another private jet for a flight to Lebanon — he arrived in Beirut in December , just before New Year ’ s Day .
Ghosn is a citizen of Brazil , France and Lebanon , none of which have extradition treaty agreements with Japan .
Japanese authorities believe that Taylor , who speaks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ghosn in the chest through the lobby of the Osaka airport .
Taylor , 59 , has worked in the past freeing other people stuck in tight spots .
He once helped rescue a New York Times reporter from the Taliban and freed children who were kidnapped overseas , WSJ reported , citing a memo Taylor ’ s lawyers produced .
Ghosn , 65 , for his part , faces criminal charges in Japan , including allegations that he funneled millions of dollars of Nissan money to a car dealership he controlled .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ouster from Renault and subsequent arrest was a carefully designed ruse to oust him from a global auto alliance he helped build .
The auto titan said in a press statement in December 2019 after he arrived in Lebanon that he would “ no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed , discrimination is rampant , and basic human rights are denied.
” He added : “ I have escaped injustice and political persecution.
” Ghosn joined the French automaker Renault 20 years ago and pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Renault eventually bought a 36.8 % stake in a then-troubled Nissan and turned the reins over to Ghosn , who made the company profitable and cut its debt in half in three years .
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A security operative and ex-Green Beret was reportedly part of an audacious plan to smuggle auto executive Carlos Ghosn out of Japan where prosecutors charged him with numerous financial crimes.
Michael Taylor, a former Green Beret who has etched out a long career arranging high-risk rescue missions, took part in the caper, which entailed Ghosn hiding in a box transported into a private jet before being flown to Turkey, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Taylor’s decision to help Ghosn was borne out of his own experiences in the U.S. judicial system. He pleaded guilty in 2015 on charges that he bribed a Pentagon official to obtain bidding information that helped him fraudulently win $54 million in government contracts, WSJ noted. Taylor said his 14-month stint in a Utah county jail awaiting trial was torturous.
“I learned about Carlos Ghosn’s plight, and felt very much like him, in the sense that we were both held hostage in an unfair legal system,” Taylor told WSJ. The plan to free Ghosn was like something out of a Hollywood movie. (RELATED: World-Renowned Auto Exec Escapes Trial In Japan: Report)
International law enforcement officials said Ghosn left his house in Tokyo on foot before heading to Osaka, Japan, NPR reported.
The flight took the corporate titan to Istanbul, where Ghosn boarded another private jet for a flight to Lebanon — he arrived in Beirut in December, just before New Year’s Day. Ghosn is a citizen of Brazil, France and Lebanon, none of which have extradition treaty agreements with Japan.
Japanese authorities believe that Taylor, who speaks some Arabic, and an associate wheeled Ghosn in the chest through the lobby of the Osaka airport. Taylor, 59, has worked in the past freeing other people stuck in tight spots. He once helped rescue a New York Times reporter from the Taliban and freed children who were kidnapped overseas, WSJ reported, citing a memo Taylor’s lawyers produced.
Ghosn, 65, for his part, faces criminal charges in Japan, including allegations that he funneled millions of dollars of Nissan money to a car dealership he controlled. He maintains his innocence and said his ouster from Renault and subsequent arrest was a carefully designed ruse to oust him from a global auto alliance he helped build.
The auto titan said in a press statement in December 2019 after he arrived in Lebanon that he would “no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied.” He added: “I have escaped injustice and political persecution.”
Ghosn joined the French automaker Renault 20 years ago and pulled the company out of a financial tailspin. Renault eventually bought a 36.8% stake in a then-troubled Nissan and turned the reins over to Ghosn, who made the company profitable and cut its debt in half in three years.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Foster Friess Could Shake Up The Wyoming Senate Race

Financier Foster Friess announced he is eyeing a Senate run for Wyoming , following Republican Rep. Liz Cheney ’ s decision to run for reelection in the House .
Friess , 79 , is no stranger to politics , finishing second for the Wyoming governor seat in the 2018 Republican primaries .
Friess announced Saturday that he will be embarking on a “ listening tour ” to hear what Wyoming residents think he “ can bring to the table in representing the needs of our citizens.
” If Friess decides to run , he will face former Republican Wyoming Rep. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in July .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : First Look At Foster Friess ’ New Campaign Ad For Wyoming Governor ) “ Cynthia and Foster are both great , but a red state like Wyoming should have somebody willing and able to be a true leader for conservative policy principles , ” a Wyoming voter familiar with Lummis and Friess told the Daily Caller .
“ Foster has the personality and drive to make a real difference in the Senate.
” Friess has “ over 40 years of building and managing a $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his press release .
President Donald Trump previously endorsed Friess during his 2018 governor bid , noting his “ strong defense of our right to protect our lives and the lives of our families.
” “ In the United States Senate , no special interest would have control over me , I would be solely focused on serving the people of Wyoming — the nurses , single moms , welders , Democrats , Independents and Republicans , alike , ” Friess said in the press release .
The 79-year-old has a conservative advocacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has been influential in conservative politics .
“ I ’ ll be asking Wyoming voters what they are looking for in their next Senator .
Do they want a businessman and political outsider willing to disrupt the status quo in Washington ?
” Friess added .
Foster Friess is an investor in the Daily Caller .

Financier Foster Friess announced he is eyeing a Senate run for Wyoming, following Republican Rep. Liz Cheney’s decision to run for reelection in the House.
Friess, 79, is no stranger to politics, finishing second for the Wyoming governor seat in the 2018 Republican primaries. Friess announced Saturday that he will be embarking on a “listening tour” to hear what Wyoming residents think he “can bring to the table in representing the needs of our citizens.”
If Friess decides to run, he will face former Republican Wyoming Rep. Cynthia Lummis, who filed to run in July. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Foster Friess’ New Campaign Ad For Wyoming Governor)
“Cynthia and Foster are both great, but a red state like Wyoming should have somebody willing and able to be a true leader for conservative policy principles,” a Wyoming voter familiar with Lummis and Friess told the Daily Caller. “Foster has the personality and drive to make a real difference in the Senate.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Trump Asked, ‘How Much Of This Sh** Do We Have To Listen To?’ Before Drone Wiped Out Soleimani

President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters Friday night about the moments leading up to the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani .
Trump was shown satellite footage of Soleimani ’ s armored car and was told the terrorist leader had just over two minutes left to live .
Trump also told a fundraising dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida that he had been listening-in on Soleimani ’ s conversations and the Iranian had been “ saying bad things about our country ” right to the very end , according to a tape obtained by CNN .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and asked security officials present in the room with him , “ How much of this shit do we have to listen to ?
How much are we going to listen to ?
” ( RELATED : Iranian MP Urges Attack On White House ) The president told supporters : “ He was supposed to be invincible .
He said bad things about our country .
He was saying things like we ’ re going to attack your country .
We ’ re going to kill your people.
” As the missile approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who ordered the drone strike , was told how much time the Quds Force commander had left on this earth .
“ They said , ‘ Sir , ’ and this is from cameras that are miles in the sky , ‘ They ’ re together , sir .
Sir , they have two minutes and 11 seconds.
’ No bullshit .
‘ They have two minutes and 11 seconds to live , sir .
They ’ re in the car .
They ’ re in an armored vehicle going .
Sir , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sir .
Thirty seconds , 10 , 9 , 8 . '
” “ Then , all of a sudden , boom .
‘ They ’ re gone , sir .
Cutting off . '
” “ I said , ‘ where is this guy ? '
” Trump continued .
“ That was the last I heard from them.
” ( RELATED : Trump Reluctant To Share Intelligence With Democrats Because of ‘ Crooked , Corrupt ’ Adam Schiff ) Following the attack , the Iranian government has increasingly been at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iranian security forces reportedly firing tear gas , rubber bullets , and live ammunition on protesters in the streets Sunday who are demonstrating against the regime .
Many Iranians are angry about their government shooting down a Ukrainian aircraft after it left the Tehran airport .
Although there is disagreement on whether Soleimani was planning imminent attacks against United States installations and personnel , Trump said this week that “ it doesn ’ t really matter ” because the terrorist leader had already been responsible for American deaths .

President Donald Trump told a crowd of supporters Friday night about the moments leading up to the death of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani.
Trump was shown satellite footage of Soleimani’s armored car and was told the terrorist leader had just over two minutes left to live. Trump also told a fundraising dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida that he had been listening-in on Soleimani’s conversations and the Iranian had been “saying bad things about our country” right to the very end, according to a tape obtained by CNN.
The president apparently grew impatient with the discourse and asked security officials present in the room with him, “How much of this shit do we have to listen to? How much are we going to listen to?” (RELATED: Iranian MP Urges Attack On White House)
The president told supporters: “He was supposed to be invincible. He said bad things about our country. He was saying things like we’re going to attack your country. We’re going to kill your people.”
As the missile approached Soleimani’s vehicle, Trump, who ordered the drone strike, was told how much time the Quds Force commander had left on this earth.
“They said, ‘Sir,’ and this is from cameras that are miles in the sky, ‘They’re together, sir. Sir, they have two minutes and 11 seconds.’ No bullshit. ‘They have two minutes and 11 seconds to live, sir. They’re in the car. They’re in an armored vehicle going. Sir, they have approximately one minute to live, sir. Thirty seconds, 10, 9, 8.'”
“Then, all of a sudden, boom. ‘They’re gone, sir. Cutting off.'”
“I said, ‘where is this guy?'” Trump continued. “That was the last I heard from them.” (RELATED: Trump Reluctant To Share Intelligence With Democrats Because of ‘Crooked, Corrupt’ Adam Schiff)
Following the attack, the Iranian government has increasingly been at war with its own people, with Iranian security forces reportedly firing tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition on protesters in the streets Sunday who are demonstrating against the regime.
Many Iranians are angry about their government shooting down a Ukrainian aircraft after it left the Tehran airport.
Although there is disagreement on whether Soleimani was planning imminent attacks against United States installations and personnel, Trump said this week that “it doesn’t really matter” because the terrorist leader had already been responsible for American deaths.


thedailycaller--2020-01-18--‘Yellowstone’ Star Kevin Costner Turns 65 Years Old

As you all know , I ’ m a gigantic fan of Costner ’ s hit show “ Yellowstone ” on the Paramount Network .
The legendary actor is a big reason why .
( REVIEW : ‘ Yellowstone ‘ Season 2 Finale ‘ Sins Of The Father ’ Ends With Death And Hope For The Future ) That ’ s why I figured I ’ d take a moment to tip my cap to Costner for turning 65 and providing us with the best show on TV and just being a general badass .
We ’ ve arguably never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good when it comes to making westerns .
All Costner does is make hits .
However , Costner might have truly taken things to an entirely different level with “ Yellowstone , ” and his birthday is a great time to remember that .
( RELATED : Filming On Season 3 Of ‘ Yellowstone ‘ Has Officially Finished ) He plays John Dutton , who oversees the Yellowstone ranch and is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect their land .
It ’ s as American as it gets .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ d like to wish Kevin Costner a very happy birthday !
I can ’ t wait to see what we get in season three .

Saturday is Kevin Costner’s 65th birthday.
As you all know, I’m a gigantic fan of Costner’s hit show “Yellowstone” on the Paramount Network. The legendary actor is a big reason why. (REVIEW: ‘Yellowstone‘ Season 2 Finale ‘Sins Of The Father’ Ends With Death And Hope For The Future)
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That’s why I figured I’d take a moment to tip my cap to Costner for turning 65 and providing us with the best show on TV and just being a general badass.
We’ve arguably never seen an actor who is so damn good when it comes to making westerns. All Costner does is make hits.
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However, Costner might have truly taken things to an entirely different level with “Yellowstone,” and his birthday is a great time to remember that. (RELATED: Filming On Season 3 Of ‘Yellowstone‘ Has Officially Finished)
He plays John Dutton, who oversees the Yellowstone ranch and is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect their land.
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It’s as American as it gets. So, on this great Saturday, we’d like to wish Kevin Costner a very happy birthday! I can’t wait to see what we get in season three.


thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Unfit To Print Episode 37: CNN Goes To Bat For Elizabeth Warren, Throws Bernie Sanders To The Wolves

CNN proved that it is in the tank for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren this week when they took her side in a he said , she said debate with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
Sanders was accused of sexism based on something he allegedly said during a private meeting with Warren in 2018 .
There is no proof Sanders ever made the offending remark beyond Warren ’ s insistence , but CNN treated her word as fact .
( RELATED : ‘ Media Malpractice ’ : CNN Faces Backlash For One-Sided Questioning On Sanders Vs. Warren ) CNN ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re still in cahoots with the Democratic Party , which doesn ’ t want to see Sanders win the 2020 nomination .
On this week ’ s episode , host Amber Athey also analyzes the media ’ s reaction to Republican Arizona Sen. Martha McSally calling CNN ’ s Manu Raju a “ liberal hack.
” No one had the same reaction when Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez called a Daily Caller reporter “ trash ” !
Thanks for watching and don ’ t forget to check out past episodes : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reporters Appear To Celebrate Impeachment

CNN proved that it is in the tank for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren this week when they took her side in a he said, she said debate with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Sanders was accused of sexism based on something he allegedly said during a private meeting with Warren in 2018. There is no proof Sanders ever made the offending remark beyond Warren’s insistence, but CNN treated her word as fact. (RELATED: ‘Media Malpractice’: CNN Faces Backlash For One-Sided Questioning On Sanders Vs. Warren)
LISTEN:
CNN’s treatment of the situation proved that they’re still in cahoots with the Democratic Party, which doesn’t want to see Sanders win the 2020 nomination.
LISTEN:
On this week’s episode, host Amber Athey also analyzes the media’s reaction to Republican Arizona Sen. Martha McSally calling CNN’s Manu Raju a “liberal hack.” No one had the same reaction when Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez called a Daily Caller reporter “trash”!
WATCH:
Thanks for watching and don’t forget to check out past episodes:
Unfit To Print Episode 36: CNN Settles After Network Mocked Covington Catholic Kid
Unfit To Print Episode 35: WaPo Reporters Appear To Celebrate Impeachment
Unfit To Print Episode 34: IG Report Debunks Media’s Biggest Lies


thedailycaller--2020-01-18--Former GOP Rep. Chris Collins Gets 26 Months For Insider Trading

Former Republican New York Rep. Chris Collins received a 26-month sentence Friday for insider trading .
Judge Vernon Broderick ruled on the case in a Manhattan federal court and also fined the former congressman $ 200,000 in an emotional verdict that saw Collins burst into tears , Politico reported .
Collins had pleaded guilty last October to insider trading after being charged with securities fraud , wire fraud and lying to the FBI .
He had resigned from his Congressional seat at the same time .
( RELATED : GOP Congressman Collins Charged With Insider Trading ) “ I violated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuse , ” Collins told the court .
“ What I have done has marked me for life.
” The congressman enjoyed a high profile career before the scandal as the first House Republican to publicly support Donald Trump for president .
The insider trading accusation surrounded Collins ’ seat on the board of an Australian biotech company and his sharing of confidential information regarding the firm with his son Cameron Collins and another family member .
The tip enabled the son and his fiancee ’ s father to sell Innate Immunotherapeutics stock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hundreds of thousands of dollars in value .
( RELATED : Media Coverage Of Rep. Chris Collins Indictment Vs. Sen. Mendendez ’ s Trial ) “ My life has been shattered , my reputation has been shattered but worse my family has been shattered , ” Collins said , according to Politico .
Collins had asked to avoid prison by being placed on probation but Broderick said the additional punishment would provide deterrence .
He rejected Collins ’ position that he had committed a crime of emotion .
“ I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment loss of judgment , ” Broderick said .
Collins could be facing 10 years in a penitentiary but a plea deal greatly reduced that sentence .
Prosecutors were nonetheless asking for a sentence of 46 to 57 months because Collins had abused the public trust , Politico reported .
“ Collins ’ s decision to break the law while making the law — a decision that he made twice , ten months apart — was brazen , ” read a memo signed by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman , who added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power who make the laws are not required to follow them .
”

Former Republican New York Rep. Chris Collins received a 26-month sentence Friday for insider trading.
Judge Vernon Broderick ruled on the case in a Manhattan federal court and also fined the former congressman $200,000 in an emotional verdict that saw Collins burst into tears, Politico reported.
Collins had pleaded guilty last October to insider trading after being charged with securities fraud, wire fraud and lying to the FBI. He had resigned from his Congressional seat at the same time. (RELATED: GOP Congressman Collins Charged With Insider Trading)
“I violated my core values and there is no excuse,” Collins told the court. “What I have done has marked me for life.”
The congressman enjoyed a high profile career before the scandal as the first House Republican to publicly support Donald Trump for president.
The insider trading accusation surrounded Collins’ seat on the board of an Australian biotech company and his sharing of confidential information regarding the firm with his son Cameron Collins and another family member. The tip enabled the son and his fiancee’s father to sell Innate Immunotherapeutics stock before it crashed, potentially losing them hundreds of thousands of dollars in value. (RELATED: Media Coverage Of Rep. Chris Collins Indictment Vs. Sen. Mendendez’s Trial)
“My life has been shattered, my reputation has been shattered but worse my family has been shattered,” Collins said, according to Politico.
Collins had asked to avoid prison by being placed on probation but Broderick said the additional punishment would provide deterrence. He rejected Collins’ position that he had committed a crime of emotion.
“I don’t view this as a spur of the moment loss of judgment,” Broderick said.
Collins could be facing 10 years in a penitentiary but a plea deal greatly reduced that sentence.
Prosecutors were nonetheless asking for a sentence of 46 to 57 months because Collins had abused the public trust, Politico reported.
“Collins’s decision to break the law while making the law — a decision that he made twice, ten months apart — was brazen,” read a memo signed by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who added that Collins acted as if “those in power who make the laws are not required to follow them.”


thedailycaller--2020-01-18--FBI Interview Notes With Page And Papadopoulos Are Released

• The Justice Department released a new trove of documents from the special counsel ’ s investigation , including FBI interview notes with Carter Page and George Papadopoulos .
• Page and Papadopoulos were targets of the FBI ’ s counterintelligence investigation of the Trump campaign .
• The special counsel found no evidence that the Trump campaign conspired with the Russian government .
• The government is releasing FBI interview notes as part of a lawsuit BuzzFeed and CNN filed .
The Justice Department released its fourth batch of documents from the special counsel ’ s probe Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump campaign advisers Carter Page and George Papadopoulos .
The documents include the FBI ’ s interviews conducted in 2017 with Papadopoulos and with Page , as well as interviews with Russian associates of Page .
The records were provided to BuzzFeed News and CNN in response to Freedom of Information Act lawsuits for FBI notes , known as 302s , that were used in the Trump-Russia probe .
Papadopoulos and Page were two of the four original targets of Crossfire Hurricane , the FBI counterintelligence investigation of the Trump campaign .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2016 and melded into the special counsel ’ s investigation on May 17 , 2017 , when the Justice Department appointed Robert Mueller as special counsel .
A report of the investigation ultimately concluded that there was no evidence the Trump campaign or any associates conspired with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election .
The report also said there was no evidence that any Trump aides worked as Russian agents .
FBI agents first interviewed Papadopoulos on Jan. 27 , 2017 and conducted follow-up interviews in February 2017 .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 27 , 2017 on charges of making false statements in his initial FBI interview .
In that first interview , Papadopoulos told agents about contacts he had in 2016 with Joseph Mifsud , a London-based academic .
Papadopoulos said that Mifsud told him during a meeting in London on April 26 , 2016 that he had learned from Russian sources that Russia had “ dirt ” on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the form of “ thousands ” of her emails .
The FBI opened Crossfire Hurricane based on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who met Papadopoulos in London on May 10 , 2017 .
Downer said in a memo that was given to the FBI that Papadopoulos said Russia might help the Trump campaign close to the election .
The FBI agents who interviewed Papadopoulos did not mention the Downer tip .
The notes indicate that FBI agents sought Papadopoulos ’ s cooperation in obtaining more information from Mifsud .
Notes from a Feb. 1 , 2017 interview say that FBI agents said they were “ seeking out PAPADOULOS ’ cooperation specifically in an attempt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , JOSEPH MIFSUD.
” Papadopoulos told Congress on Oct. 25 , 2018 that the FBI offered to pay him to travel to London to meet with Mifsud while wearing a wire .
The notes do not refer to a request that Papadopoulos wear a wire , but they are heavily redacted .
Papadopoulos insisted in subsequent interviews that he did not tell anyone on the Trump campaign that Russia might have Clinton ’ s emails .
Papadopoulos pleaded guilty on Oct. 5 , 2017 to false statements charges .
Papadopoulos acknowledged in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mifsud before joining the Trump campaign .
FBI agents interviewed Page five times in March 2017 .
A major focus of the interviews was Page ’ s trip to Moscow in July 2016 , where he spoke at the New Economic School .
Page came under intense media scrutiny at the time of his trip .
The Steele dossier alleged that Page met with two Kremlin insiders , Igor Sechin and Igor Diveykin , while in Moscow .
Christopher Steele , a former British spy who wrote the dossier , alleged that Page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Diveykin and the relaxation of U.S. sanctions on Russia with Sechin .
( RELATED : Mueller Report Undercuts Steele Dossier Claims ) Steele identified Page as part of a “ well-developed conspiracy of cooperation ” between the Trump campaign and Russia .
Page has long denied meeting either Sechin or Diveykin or that he served as a back channel between the Kremlin and Team Trump .
The FBI relied heavily on Steele ’ s information in order to obtain Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ( FISA ) warrants against Page .
The Justice Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found significant problems in the FBI ’ s handling of the warrants .
The IG said the bureau withheld exculpatory information regarding Page and derogatory information regarding Steele .
The report reiterated the special counsel ’ s finding that there was no evidence that Page acted as a Russian agent or conspired with Russia .
The Justice Department release includes interviews with four Russian nationals who helped plan Page ’ s trip to Moscow .
All four said the Russian government played no part in inviting Page to Russia , and they said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the activities alleged in the dossier .
Shlomo Weber , the proctor of the New Economic School , told FBI agents on July 28 , 2017 , that he invited Page to speak at the university and had no input from the Russian government .
He said he thought that inviting Page would be “ a great public relations stunt ” for the university , which he said had been struggling financially .
Weber said Page spoke about Sechin “ a lot , ” but that he “ would be shocked ” if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who worked at the New Economic School and helped publicize Page ’ s speech , told FBI agents on June 9 , 2017 he contacted Dmitry Peskov , the spokesman for the Kremlin , about Page .
“ There was no interest in meeting PAGE .
Many people did not know who PAGE was , and others believed he was not of importance , ” the notes say .
“ KLIMENTOV recalled there was email communication with PESKOV stating PAGE was not high-level enough to meet.
” Page told agents in his first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , that allegations in the dossier were “ completely false.
” “ PAGE opined that using any material in the dossier would be an obstruction of justice , ” the notes say .
FBI agents wrote in notes from an interview the following day that Page indicated he was “ comfortable with the belief he has been under surveillance over the last year.
” “ PAGE stated he has done nothing wrong , and he is open to ‘ extreme ’ vetting , ” they said .
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The Justice Department released a new trove of documents from the special counsel’s investigation, including FBI interview notes with Carter Page and George Papadopoulos.
Page and Papadopoulos were targets of the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation of the Trump campaign.
The special counsel found no evidence that the Trump campaign conspired with the Russian government.
The government is releasing FBI interview notes as part of a lawsuit BuzzFeed and CNN filed.
The Justice Department released its fourth batch of documents from the special counsel’s probe Friday, including notes of FBI interviews with former Trump campaign advisers Carter Page and George Papadopoulos.
The documents include the FBI’s interviews conducted in 2017 with Papadopoulos and with Page, as well as interviews with Russian associates of Page.
The records were provided to BuzzFeed News and CNN in response to Freedom of Information Act lawsuits for FBI notes, known as 302s, that were used in the Trump-Russia probe.
Papadopoulos and Page were two of the four original targets of Crossfire Hurricane, the FBI counterintelligence investigation of the Trump campaign.
The probe was opened on July 31, 2016 and melded into the special counsel’s investigation on May 17, 2017, when the Justice Department appointed Robert Mueller as special counsel.
A report of the investigation ultimately concluded that there was no evidence the Trump campaign or any associates conspired with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election. The report also said there was no evidence that any Trump aides worked as Russian agents.
FBI agents first interviewed Papadopoulos on Jan. 27, 2017 and conducted follow-up interviews in February 2017. He was interviewed multiple times following his arrest on July 27, 2017 on charges of making false statements in his initial FBI interview.
In that first interview, Papadopoulos told agents about contacts he had in 2016 with Joseph Mifsud, a London-based academic.
Papadopoulos said that Mifsud told him during a meeting in London on April 26, 2016 that he had learned from Russian sources that Russia had “dirt” on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the form of “thousands” of her emails.
The FBI opened Crossfire Hurricane based on a tip from Australian diplomat Alexander Downer, who met Papadopoulos in London on May 10, 2017. Downer said in a memo that was given to the FBI that Papadopoulos said Russia might help the Trump campaign close to the election.
The FBI agents who interviewed Papadopoulos did not mention the Downer tip.
The notes indicate that FBI agents sought Papadopoulos’s cooperation in obtaining more information from Mifsud. Notes from a Feb. 1, 2017 interview say that FBI agents said they were “seeking out PAPADOULOS’ cooperation specifically in an attempt to obtain further information about his London-based contact, JOSEPH MIFSUD.”
Papadopoulos told Congress on Oct. 25, 2018 that the FBI offered to pay him to travel to London to meet with Mifsud while wearing a wire. The notes do not refer to a request that Papadopoulos wear a wire, but they are heavily redacted.
Papadopoulos insisted in subsequent interviews that he did not tell anyone on the Trump campaign that Russia might have Clinton’s emails.
Papadopoulos pleaded guilty on Oct. 5, 2017 to false statements charges. Papadopoulos acknowledged in the plea that he falsely stated he met Mifsud before joining the Trump campaign.
FBI agents interviewed Page five times in March 2017. A major focus of the interviews was Page’s trip to Moscow in July 2016, where he spoke at the New Economic School.
Page came under intense media scrutiny at the time of his trip. The Steele dossier alleged that Page met with two Kremlin insiders, Igor Sechin and Igor Diveykin, while in Moscow. Christopher Steele, a former British spy who wrote the dossier, alleged that Page discussed the exchange of blackmail material with Diveykin and the relaxation of U.S. sanctions on Russia with Sechin. (RELATED: Mueller Report Undercuts Steele Dossier Claims)
Steele identified Page as part of a “well-developed conspiracy of cooperation” between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Page has long denied meeting either Sechin or Diveykin or that he served as a back channel between the Kremlin and Team Trump.
The FBI relied heavily on Steele’s information in order to obtain Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against Page. The Justice Department’s inspector general (IG) found significant problems in the FBI’s handling of the warrants. The IG said the bureau withheld exculpatory information regarding Page and derogatory information regarding Steele.
The report reiterated the special counsel’s finding that there was no evidence that Page acted as a Russian agent or conspired with Russia.
The Justice Department release includes interviews with four Russian nationals who helped plan Page’s trip to Moscow. All four said the Russian government played no part in inviting Page to Russia, and they said they doubted that Page was involved in the activities alleged in the dossier.
Shlomo Weber, the proctor of the New Economic School, told FBI agents on July 28, 2017, that he invited Page to speak at the university and had no input from the Russian government.
He said he thought that inviting Page would be “a great public relations stunt” for the university, which he said had been struggling financially.
Weber said Page spoke about Sechin “a lot,” but that he “would be shocked” if they actually met.
Denis Klimentov, who worked at the New Economic School and helped publicize Page’s speech, told FBI agents on June 9, 2017 he contacted Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman for the Kremlin, about Page.
“There was no interest in meeting PAGE. Many people did not know who PAGE was, and others believed he was not of importance,” the notes say. “KLIMENTOV recalled there was email communication with PESKOV stating PAGE was not high-level enough to meet.”
Page told agents in his first FBI interview, on March 9, 2017, that allegations in the dossier were “completely false.”
“PAGE opined that using any material in the dossier would be an obstruction of justice,” the notes say.
FBI agents wrote in notes from an interview the following day that Page indicated he was “comfortable with the belief he has been under surveillance over the last year.”
“PAGE stated he has done nothing wrong, and he is open to ‘extreme’ vetting,” they said.
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