thedailycaller--2020-06-18--National Arm Of Black Lives Matter Spent Millions On Travel And Consultants, Financial Statements Sh

National Arm Of Black Lives Matter Spent Millions On Travel And Consultants, Financial Statements Show

• Black Lives Matter Global Network spent millions on consultants , travel and compensation for its staff from July 2017 through June 2019 , according to audited financial statements from its fiscal sponsor , Thousand Currents .
• About 6 % of BLM Global Network ’ s spending during those three fiscal years was in the form of grants to outside organizations such as its independent affiliated chapters , the statements show .
• BLM Global Network Managing Director Kailee Scales told the Daily Caller News Foundation the figures are not an accurate reflection of the in-kind support it provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Scales also said her organization is not responsible for the preparation of the financial statements , saying they were prepared by BLM Global Network ’ s fiscal sponsor , Thousand Currents .
The national arm of Black Lives Matter spent millions on consultants , travel and compensation for its own staff between July 2017 and June 2019 , according to audited financial statements prepared by its fiscal sponsor , Thousand Currents .
BLM Global Network spent $ 899,000 on travel , $ 1.6 million on consulting and $ 2.1 million on personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 fiscal years , the financial statements show , together comprising 83.3 % of its total spending during the three year period .
BLM Global Network granted $ 328,000 to outside organizations , which include local BLM chapters , during that same time frame , a figure that represents about 6 % of its total spending .
“ The numbers you have for the prior years do not reflect , for example , the in kind support for chapters and fundraising directed to chapters and programmatic assistance to chapters , that would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audited financials , ” BLM Global Network Managing Director Kailee Scales told the DCNF on Tuesday .
“ That work was carried out by employees and consultants to BLM.
” But Scales did not answer when asked how much of its spending during that timeframe reflected the in-kind assistance she says BLM Global Network gave to its local BLM chapters versus the development of the various art projects the organization advertises as program areas on its website .
Additionally , Scales said her organization is not responsible for preparing the financial statements , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Currents , a California charity that has acted as a fiscal sponsor for BLM Global Network since 2016 .
“ The numbers you cite from the annual information return form [ sic ] our fiscal sponsor reflect IRS-required reporting categories that bear no relationship to how our programs have actually been run , ” Scales said .
“ These are not numbers developed by BLM Global Network Foundation and we can not speak to how they were calculated.
” Scales also said BLM Global Network has upped its grant-making activities substantially during its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 770,000 ” to outside organizations between the beginning of June 2019 and the end of April 2020 .
Financial statements for BLM ’ s current fiscal year are not yet available .
BLM Global Network announced on June 11 it was launching a $ 6.5 million fund to support its affiliated local chapters with grants of up to $ 500,000 after donations began flooding into the organizations following the death of George Floyd , an unarmed black man who died on May 25 after a white police officer knelt on his neck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday , BLM Global Network announced an additional $ 6 million grant fund to support black-led grassroots organization groups .
The group told the Associated Press it has received more than 1.1 million donations since Floyd ’ s death .
The average donation clocked in at $ 33 , according to the AP .
A spokesperson for Thousand Currents , which was formerly called “ IDEX , ” confirmed in an email to the DCNF that it was approached by BLM Global Network in 2016 to create a fiscal sponsorship arrangement , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Currents ’ charitable status to receive tax-deductible contributions .
“ In this capacity , we provide administrative and back office support , including finance , accounting , grants management , insurance , human resources , legal and compliance , ” the Thousand Currents spokesperson said .
Thousand Currents ’ primary charitable activity is to support grassroots groups and movements in South America , Africa and Southeast Asia , according to its website .
The charity ’ s former executive director , Rajasvini Bhansali , told the Associated Press in 2016 that BLM Global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Currents ’ partners in Zimbabwe and South Africa in lieu of an administrative fee for its fiscal sponsorship services .
Thousand Currents did not respond to numerous inquiries seeking clarification on how much BLM Global Network has contributed to its overseas partners since its fiscal sponsorship began in 2016 .
Scales , who did not respond to numerous requests for a phone interview with the DCNF , also did not respond when asked how much BLM Global Network has donated to its fiscal sponsor ’ s overseas partners .
Thousand Currents finance director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Global Network ’ s activities are referred to as the “ fiscal project ” in its audited financial statements for fiscal years 2017 , 2018 and 2019 .
Multiple BLM founders have said its independent , autonomous chapters are the ones responsible for carrying out the movement ’ s mission .
“ We have impacted the world ; the Black Lives Matter Global Network , a crew of mostly young Black women and femmes challenging the culture to live up to our resilience .
We evolved from a phrase , to hashtag , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ co-founder Patrise Khan-Cullors wrote in a statement commemorating the group ’ s fifth anniversary in 2018 .
“ This work is carried out by our chapters , whose leadership spans across the country and the world.
” Another BLM co-founder , Opal Tometi , told The New Yorker in early June that the affiliated BLM chapters “ are the ones leading ” the movement .
“ It has always been somewhat decentralized , ” Tometi said .
“ We have tried various structures , but we have always said the power goes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is going on , and they are the ones familiar with the terrain.
” “ There are chapters across the country , many of them are operational and do their own fund-raising , and make their demands , ” Tometi said , adding that the chapters have great leeway in deciding which issues to focus on .
“ So different chapters might take on different issues , but there is this throughline of valuing black life and understanding that we are not a monolith but being radically inclusive in terms of chapter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BLM Global Network communications strategist Shanelle Matthews explained in 2016 that the national group plays a supporting role for its affiliated chapters .
“ Because we are decentralized , chapters are autonomous and develop their own strategies , ” Matthews told PR Week .
“ They know what ’ s best for their communities .
Anyone working outside a chapter is here to provide technical assistance and support.
” All of BLM Global Network ’ s affiliated chapters must establish their own legal entities prior to their initiation to the network , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Former BLM activist Ashley Yates has publicly criticized BLM Global Network since as early as 2018 for what she says is a lack of transparency and has accused the organization of squandering money on excessive travel and compensation for its top staffers while giving little to its affiliated chapters .
Yates is described on a GoFundMe fundraising page established last year to support her work as having “ [ M ] et with President Obama at the White House in November of 2014 after the officer who murdered Micheal Brown failed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she “ was among the protesters who made headlines by interrupting presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O ’ Malley at Netroots Nation in 2015.
” Yates also profiled in a 2018 New York Times article about the depression and physical strains suffered by young black activists .
“ I had concerns since the donations started rolling in from day one and I asked each of the co founders individually what happened to all the money several times , ” Yates tweeted in January 2019 .
“ Each time I got the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter Cincinnati announced in March 2018 it was changing its name because the national group had “ perverted ” the Black Lives Matter brand .
“ BLMC has never been a chapter of that organization or a partisan of its politics because , even at the onset of us establishing our name as BLMC , we recognized that our idea of the type of movement necessary to win black liberation was at odds with that national body and it ’ s [ sic ] directive , ” BLM Cincinnati wrote in its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Mass Action for Black Liberation .
“ BLM did not create or build this new grassroots movement against police brutality and racism ; they capitalized off a nameless groundswell of resistance sweeping the nation , branded it as their own , and profited from the deaths of Black men and women around the country without seriously engaging , as a national formation , in getting justice for fighting families , ” BLM Cincinnati wrote .
“ All the while raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars from high-end speaking engagements and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struggle.
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Black Lives Matter Global Network spent millions on consultants, travel and compensation for its staff from July 2017 through June 2019, according to audited financial statements from its fiscal sponsor, Thousand Currents.
About 6% of BLM Global Network’s spending during those three fiscal years was in the form of grants to outside organizations such as its independent affiliated chapters, the statements show.
BLM Global Network Managing Director Kailee Scales told the Daily Caller News Foundation the figures are not an accurate reflection of the in-kind support it provided to its affiliated chapters those years.
Scales also said her organization is not responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, saying they were prepared by BLM Global Network’s fiscal sponsor, Thousand Currents.
The national arm of Black Lives Matter spent millions on consultants, travel and compensation for its own staff between July 2017 and June 2019, according to audited financial statements prepared by its fiscal sponsor, Thousand Currents.
BLM Global Network spent $899,000 on travel, $1.6 million on consulting and $2.1 million on personnel costs during its 2017, 2018 and 2019 fiscal years, the financial statements show, together comprising 83.3% of its total spending during the three year period. BLM Global Network granted $328,000 to outside organizations, which include local BLM chapters, during that same time frame, a figure that represents about 6% of its total spending.
“The numbers you have for the prior years do not reflect, for example, the in kind support for chapters and fundraising directed to chapters and programmatic assistance to chapters, that would not show up as direct grants on the audited financials,” BLM Global Network Managing Director Kailee Scales told the DCNF on Tuesday. “That work was carried out by employees and consultants to BLM.”
But Scales did not answer when asked how much of its spending during that timeframe reflected the in-kind assistance she says BLM Global Network gave to its local BLM chapters versus the development of the various art projects the organization advertises as program areas on its website.
Additionally, Scales said her organization is not responsible for preparing the financial statements, noting that they were prepared by Thousand Currents, a California charity that has acted as a fiscal sponsor for BLM Global Network since 2016.
“The numbers you cite from the annual information return form [sic] our fiscal sponsor reflect IRS-required reporting categories that bear no relationship to how our programs have actually been run,” Scales said. “These are not numbers developed by BLM Global Network Foundation and we cannot speak to how they were calculated.”
Scales also said BLM Global Network has upped its grant-making activities substantially during its current fiscal year, granting “over $770,000” to outside organizations between the beginning of June 2019 and the end of April 2020. Financial statements for BLM’s current fiscal year are not yet available.
BLM Global Network announced on June 11 it was launching a $6.5 million fund to support its affiliated local chapters with grants of up to $500,000 after donations began flooding into the organizations following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died on May 25 after a white police officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes.
On Wednesday, BLM Global Network announced an additional $6 million grant fund to support black-led grassroots organization groups. The group told the Associated Press it has received more than 1.1 million donations since Floyd’s death. The average donation clocked in at $33, according to the AP.
A spokesperson for Thousand Currents, which was formerly called “IDEX,” confirmed in an email to the DCNF that it was approached by BLM Global Network in 2016 to create a fiscal sponsorship arrangement, which enables the activist group to use Thousand Currents’ charitable status to receive tax-deductible contributions.
“In this capacity, we provide administrative and back office support, including finance, accounting, grants management, insurance, human resources, legal and compliance,” the Thousand Currents spokesperson said.
Thousand Currents’ primary charitable activity is to support grassroots groups and movements in South America, Africa and Southeast Asia, according to its website. The charity’s former executive director, Rajasvini Bhansali, told the Associated Press in 2016 that BLM Global Network agreed to make donations to Thousand Currents’ partners in Zimbabwe and South Africa in lieu of an administrative fee for its fiscal sponsorship services.
Thousand Currents did not respond to numerous inquiries seeking clarification on how much BLM Global Network has contributed to its overseas partners since its fiscal sponsorship began in 2016.
Scales, who did not respond to numerous requests for a phone interview with the DCNF, also did not respond when asked how much BLM Global Network has donated to its fiscal sponsor’s overseas partners.
Thousand Currents finance director Jenesha de Revera told FactCheck.org that BLM Global Network’s activities are referred to as the “fiscal project” in its audited financial statements for fiscal years 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Local BLM Chapters ‘Are The Ones Leading’
Multiple BLM founders have said its independent, autonomous chapters are the ones responsible for carrying out the movement’s mission.
“We have impacted the world; the Black Lives Matter Global Network, a crew of mostly young Black women and femmes challenging the culture to live up to our resilience. We evolved from a phrase, to hashtag, to a global network,” BLM co-founder Patrise Khan-Cullors wrote in a statement commemorating the group’s fifth anniversary in 2018. “This work is carried out by our chapters, whose leadership spans across the country and the world.”
Another BLM co-founder, Opal Tometi, told The New Yorker in early June that the affiliated BLM chapters “are the ones leading” the movement.
“It has always been somewhat decentralized,” Tometi said. “We have tried various structures, but we have always said the power goes on in the local chapter because they know what is going on, and they are the ones familiar with the terrain.”
“There are chapters across the country, many of them are operational and do their own fund-raising, and make their demands,” Tometi said, adding that the chapters have great leeway in deciding which issues to focus on.
“So different chapters might take on different issues, but there is this throughline of valuing black life and understanding that we are not a monolith but being radically inclusive in terms of chapter makeup,” Tometi said.
Former BLM Global Network communications strategist Shanelle Matthews explained in 2016 that the national group plays a supporting role for its affiliated chapters.
“Because we are decentralized, chapters are autonomous and develop their own strategies,” Matthews told PR Week. “They know what’s best for their communities. Anyone working outside a chapter is here to provide technical assistance and support.”
All of BLM Global Network’s affiliated chapters must establish their own legal entities prior to their initiation to the network, according to the organization’s website.
Former BLM activist Ashley Yates has publicly criticized BLM Global Network since as early as 2018 for what she says is a lack of transparency and has accused the organization of squandering money on excessive travel and compensation for its top staffers while giving little to its affiliated chapters.
Yates is described on a GoFundMe fundraising page established last year to support her work as having “[M]et with President Obama at the White House in November of 2014 after the officer who murdered Micheal Brown failed to be indicted by a grand jury” and that she “was among the protesters who made headlines by interrupting presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley at Netroots Nation in 2015.” Yates also profiled in a 2018 New York Times article about the depression and physical strains suffered by young black activists.
“I had concerns since the donations started rolling in from day one and I asked each of the co founders individually what happened to all the money several times,” Yates tweeted in January 2019. “Each time I got the run around, outright dismissed.”
Oh, and *retreats/vacations. Lots of those. — ashley yates (@brownblaze) January 2, 2018
I no longer work with BLM in any capacity. But most of the local chapters suffer, little funding comes thru but the network capitalizes off the work of the local orgs with the same name — ashley yates (@brownblaze) June 9, 2020
Black Lives Matter Cincinnati announced in March 2018 it was changing its name because the national group had “perverted” the Black Lives Matter brand.
“BLMC has never been a chapter of that organization or a partisan of its politics because, even at the onset of us establishing our name as BLMC, we recognized that our idea of the type of movement necessary to win black liberation was at odds with that national body and it’s [sic] directive,” BLM Cincinnati wrote in its statement announcing it was changing its name to the Mass Action for Black Liberation.
“BLM did not create or build this new grassroots movement against police brutality and racism; they capitalized off a nameless groundswell of resistance sweeping the nation, branded it as their own, and profited from the deaths of Black men and women around the country without seriously engaging, as a national formation, in getting justice for fighting families,” BLM Cincinnati wrote.
“All the while raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars from high-end speaking engagements and donations from foundations that support the Black struggle.”
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--We Spent A Week In CHAZ — What Comes Next?

The Daily Caller had reporters inside Seattle ’ s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) for nearly a week @ @ @ @ @ ve returned , what ’ s next for the autonomous zone ?

The Daily Caller had reporters inside Seattle’s Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) for nearly a week. Now that they’ve returned, what’s next for the autonomous zone?


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--McDonald’s To Hire 260K People In The US As Economic Lockdowns Come To An End

McDonald ’ s plans to hire more than a quarter of a million people over the course of the summer as economic lockdowns continue to slow down , the company announced Thursday .
The restaurant chain will add 260,000 employees as it reopens dining rooms after shutting down amid lockdowns designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus , or COVID-19 , according to the president of the company .
“ We ’ ve put new minimum national standards and nearly 50 new processes in place in our restaurants as they continue to reopen safely and judiciously , ” Joe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ USA , said Thursday in a press release .
McDonald ’ s plans to hire a mix of full- and part-time positions .
( RELATED : Dr. Birx Reportedly Believes Coronavirus Death Toll Inflated By Up To 25 % ) McDonald ’ s , which employs about 850,000 people , saw its U.S. sales fall 19 % during April compared with the same period in 2019 , CNN reported .
The restaurants announced new safety guidelines in May as it gears up to reopen dining areas from the pandemic lockdowns .
Stickers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance from each other .
Retail sales jumped 17.7 % in May , doubling expectations and marking the biggest single-month gain in records going back decades , according to a Commerce Department report released Tuesday .
A Bloomberg News survey of economists had anticipated 8.4 % increase in retail sales in May as COVID-19-related measures melted away following a 14 % decline in April .
Employment numbers have also rebounded faster than expectations .
Payroll employment rose by 2.5 million in May , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report published June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dropped by 2.1 million to a total 21.0 million .
COVID-19 originated in Wuhan , China , in late December before going global , killing a reported 116,000 people in the United States .
Governors and mayors across the United States instituted strict stay-at-home orders , which resulted in tens of millions of Americans applying for unemployment .
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McDonald’s plans to hire more than a quarter of a million people over the course of the summer as economic lockdowns continue to slow down, the company announced Thursday.
The restaurant chain will add 260,000 employees as it reopens dining rooms after shutting down amid lockdowns designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to the president of the company.
“We’ve put new minimum national standards and nearly 50 new processes in place in our restaurants as they continue to reopen safely and judiciously,” Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, said Thursday in a press release. McDonald’s plans to hire a mix of full- and part-time positions. (RELATED: Dr. Birx Reportedly Believes Coronavirus Death Toll Inflated By Up To 25%)
McDonald’s, which employs about 850,000 people, saw its U.S. sales fall 19% during April compared with the same period in 2019, CNN reported. The restaurants announced new safety guidelines in May as it gears up to reopen dining areas from the pandemic lockdowns. Stickers on floors will encourage customers to keep their distance from each other.
Retail sales jumped 17.7% in May, doubling expectations and marking the biggest single-month gain in records going back decades, according to a Commerce Department report released Tuesday. A Bloomberg News survey of economists had anticipated 8.4% increase in retail sales in May as COVID-19-related measures melted away following a 14% decline in April.
Employment numbers have also rebounded faster than expectations. Payroll employment rose by 2.5 million in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report published June 5, and the number of unemployed dropped by 2.1 million to a total 21.0 million.
COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China, in late December before going global, killing a reported 116,000 people in the United States.
Governors and mayors across the United States instituted strict stay-at-home orders, which resulted in tens of millions of Americans applying for unemployment.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Senate Confirms Trump-Appointed Judge Who Delivered Fiery Religious Freedom Ruling To Appeals Court

• The U.S. Senate voted to confirm a judge appointed by President Donald Trump to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals Thursday .
• Judge Justin Walker has clerked for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh , interned for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , and worked as a speechwriter for former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld .
• Walker , a pick that Senate Democrats opposed , won praise from pro-life organizations for his stances on religious freedom .
The U.S. Senate confirmed a judge appointed by President Donald Trump , and opposed by Senate Democrats , to serve on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a close 51-42 vote .
Trump nominated Judge Justin Walker to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C .
Circuit in May , and the announcement was met with opposition from Democratic politicians who criticized the newly appointed district judge for his past comments on a Supreme Court ruling upholding ObamaCare , according to Bloomberg Law .
Walker ’ s nomination was met with opposition from Democratic politicians , who criticized the newly appointed district judge for his past comments on a Supreme Court ruling upholding ObamaCare , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizations celebrated his confirmation , hailing him as a proponent of religious freedom , referencing one of his recent rulings as a judge in the Western District of Kentucky .
Walker granted a temporary restraining order April 11 preventing Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer from blocking Easter drive-in services , and issued a harsh criticism of the city ’ s decision .
( RELATED : ‘ Stunning ’ And ‘ Unconstitutional ’ : Judge Grants Restraining Order After KY Mayor Vowed To Record License Plates Of Easter Church Goers ) “ On Holy Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebration of Easter , ” Walker wrote in his 20-page opinion .
“ That sentence is one that this Court never expected to see outside the pages of a dystopian novel , or perhaps the pages of The Onion.
” Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican vote against Walker ’ s confirmation , and criticized what she called “ ideological ” comments from him .
Her remarks may refer to comments he made at his judicial investiture ceremony when he was confirmed as a district court judge last year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you for serving as an enduring reminder that although my legal principles are prevalent , they have not yet prevailed , and although we are winning we have not won , ” Walker said during the ceremony , Fox reported .
“ And that although we celebrate today , we can not take for granted tomorrow , or we will lose our courts and our country to critics who call us terrifying and who describe us as deplorable.
” Walker also addressed Kavanaugh at the ceremony , referring to hearings the Supreme Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You were like St. Paul , hard pressed on every side but not crushed , perplexed but not in despair , persecuted but not abandoned , struck down but not destroyed.
” “ While Judge Walker is entitled to hold whatever personal views he chooses , his ideological comments on the very day he was formally installed as a federal judge — about winning and losing the courts and a war against those who hold views that are different from his own — prevent me from supporting his elevation to the second highest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said in a statement , Fox reported .
The Susan B. Anthony List , a pro-life organization , applauded Walker ’ s confirmation , telling the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement that he is a “ principled judge of the highest caliber with distinguished honors and experience.
” “ He will continue to respect the Constitution and the rights of all people , ” said SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser .
“ Justin Walker is an outspoken defender of religious liberty , and we are confident he will provide a strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Circuit – his impressive credentials speak for themselves .
Walker will uphold the constitutionalist principles upon which our nation was founded.
” McConnell , who personally lobbied Trump to pick Walker , according to the New York Times , also praised his former intern .
“ Judge Justin Walker , the President ’ s choice to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C .
Circuit , is an outstanding legal scholar and a leading light in a new generation of federal judges , ” McConnell said in a statement after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Circuit , according to Fox .
Walker , the 52nd judge nominated by Trump , previously has clerked for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh , interned for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , and worked as a speechwriter for former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld , according to Fox News .
He became a member of the conservative Federalist Society in 2006 and remained a member until last year .
He has also worked for the literary agency Javelin , according to the New York Times .
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The U.S. Senate voted to confirm a judge appointed by President Donald Trump to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals Thursday.
Judge Justin Walker has clerked for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, interned for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and worked as a speechwriter for former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.
Walker, a pick that Senate Democrats opposed, won praise from pro-life organizations for his stances on religious freedom.
The U.S. Senate confirmed a judge appointed by President Donald Trump, and opposed by Senate Democrats, to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals Thursday by a close 51-42 vote.
Trump nominated Judge Justin Walker to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in May, and the announcement was met with opposition from Democratic politicians who criticized the newly appointed district judge for his past comments on a Supreme Court ruling upholding ObamaCare, according to Bloomberg Law.
Walker’s nomination was met with opposition from Democratic politicians, who criticized the newly appointed district judge for his past comments on a Supreme Court ruling upholding ObamaCare, according to Bloomberg Law. Pro-life and religious freedom organizations celebrated his confirmation, hailing him as a proponent of religious freedom, referencing one of his recent rulings as a judge in the Western District of Kentucky.
Walker granted a temporary restraining order April 11 preventing Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer from blocking Easter drive-in services, and issued a harsh criticism of the city’s decision. (RELATED: ‘Stunning’ And ‘Unconstitutional’: Judge Grants Restraining Order After KY Mayor Vowed To Record License Plates Of Easter Church Goers)
“On Holy Thursday, an American mayor criminalized the communal celebration of Easter,” Walker wrote in his 20-page opinion. “That sentence is one that this Court never expected to see outside the pages of a dystopian novel, or perhaps the pages of The Onion.”
Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican vote against Walker’s confirmation, and criticized what she called “ideological” comments from him. Her remarks may refer to comments he made at his judicial investiture ceremony when he was confirmed as a district court judge last year, according to Fox News.
“Thank you for serving as an enduring reminder that although my legal principles are prevalent, they have not yet prevailed, and although we are winning we have not won,” Walker said during the ceremony, Fox reported. “And that although we celebrate today, we cannot take for granted tomorrow, or we will lose our courts and our country to critics who call us terrifying and who describe us as deplorable.”
Walker also addressed Kavanaugh at the ceremony, referring to hearings the Supreme Court justice’s nomination process: “You were like St. Paul, hard pressed on every side but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed.”
“While Judge Walker is entitled to hold whatever personal views he chooses, his ideological comments on the very day he was formally installed as a federal judge — about winning and losing the courts and a war against those who hold views that are different from his own — prevent me from supporting his elevation to the second highest court in the land,” Collins said in a statement, Fox reported.
The Susan B. Anthony List, a pro-life organization, applauded Walker’s confirmation, telling the Daily Caller News Foundation in a statement that he is a “principled judge of the highest caliber with distinguished honors and experience.”
“He will continue to respect the Constitution and the rights of all people,” said SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser. “Justin Walker is an outspoken defender of religious liberty, and we are confident he will provide a strong level of accountability to the D.C. Circuit – his impressive credentials speak for themselves. Walker will uphold the constitutionalist principles upon which our nation was founded.”
McConnell, who personally lobbied Trump to pick Walker, according to the New York Times, also praised his former intern.
“Judge Justin Walker, the President’s choice to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, is an outstanding legal scholar and a leading light in a new generation of federal judges,” McConnell said in a statement after Walker was nominated to the D.C. Circuit, according to Fox.
Walker, the 52nd judge nominated by Trump, previously has clerked for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, interned for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and worked as a speechwriter for former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, according to Fox News.
He became a member of the conservative Federalist Society in 2006 and remained a member until last year. He has also worked for the literary agency Javelin, according to the New York Times.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--FACT CHECK: Was A Bust Of Abraham Lincoln Recently Burned In Chicago?

An image shared on Facebook claims a bust of former President Abraham Lincoln was recently burned in Chicago .
The incident pictured occurred in 2017 , not 2020 .
There is no record to date of the bust being burned during recent protests .
Numerous statues across the country have been vandalized amid protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the May 25 death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old black man , in Minneapolis police custody , according to The Hill .
Facebook users recently shared photos showing a burnt bust of Lincoln along with the claim that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of June in Chicago .
One such post credits “ anarchists ” with wrapping it in tar paper and setting it on fire .
However , the incident pictured in the photos took place in 2017 , roughly three years before the current protests started .
Local NBC affiliate WMAQ included similar photos of damage in its report about the bust being vandalized in Chicago ’ s Englewood neighborhood in August 2017 .
Chicago Ald .
Raymond Lopez also posted a picture of the damage on Facebook at the time , calling it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no evidence that the bust has been torched during recent protests to date .
Had it happened , local media outlets would have reported on it , yet they don ’ t appear to have done so .
( RELATED : Does This Photo Show The Lincoln Memorial Defaced And Damaged Following George Floyd Protests ? )
Lopez told The Associated Press on June 15 that the bust is “ fine and perfect ” in its new location at the Chicago Public Library ’ s West Englewood branch .

An image shared on Facebook claims a bust of former President Abraham Lincoln was recently burned in Chicago.
Verdict: False
The incident pictured occurred in 2017, not 2020. There is no record to date of the bust being burned during recent protests.
Fact Check:
Numerous statues across the country have been vandalized amid protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the May 25 death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, in Minneapolis police custody, according to The Hill.
Facebook users recently shared photos showing a burnt bust of Lincoln along with the claim that the damage happened during the first week of June in Chicago. One such post credits “anarchists” with wrapping it in tar paper and setting it on fire.
However, the incident pictured in the photos took place in 2017, roughly three years before the current protests started. Local NBC affiliate WMAQ included similar photos of damage in its report about the bust being vandalized in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood in August 2017. Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez also posted a picture of the damage on Facebook at the time, calling it “an absolute disgraceful act.”
There is no evidence that the bust has been torched during recent protests to date. Had it happened, local media outlets would have reported on it, yet they don’t appear to have done so. (RELATED: Does This Photo Show The Lincoln Memorial Defaced And Damaged Following George Floyd Protests?)
Lopez told The Associated Press on June 15 that the bust is “fine and perfect” in its new location at the Chicago Public Library’s West Englewood branch.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--China Sends Tanks To India’s Borders In Deadly Standoff

The Chinese People ’ s Liberation Army ( PLA ) deployed tanks Sunday near their contested border with India , heightening the tensions that have already resulted in more than 63 casualties between Chinese and Indian soldiers .
A statement issued by PLA Tibet Military Command announced that China has , “ Organized infantry-tank cooperation drills at an undisclosed location at an elevation of more than 4,700 meters , putting the troops ’ teamwork and rapid-response capabilities to a comprehensive test ” according to Chinese propaganda outlet Global Times .
China has sent one of their most advanced tanks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Designed with a lightweight frame , the Type 15 is well-equipped for the type of mountainous and plateau-covered terrain that composes the India/China border .
The decision to send Chinese tanks units close to the Indian border comes as deadly clashes between Chinese and Indian troops have erupted for the first time since 1975 .
India claims that China has illicitly tried to construct military buildings in Indian territory .
Indian officials said that China , “ Was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties ” as reported by the Financial Times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reportedly Killed In Multi-Hour Border Clash With China Involving Clubs And Rocks ) Meanwhile , China has maintained that India was actually at fault for the border escalation , saying that India moved soldiers across the Line of Actual Control and provoked retaliation .
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned , “ The Indian side would best not make an incorrect judgment of the situation , would best not underestimate China ’ s strong determination to safety its sovereign territory.
” Despite the amplified military tensions , the Global Times claimed that India @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close contact over the current situation through diplomatic and military channels , and have reached a consensus that the dispute should not escalate to a conflict .
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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) deployed tanks Sunday near their contested border with India, heightening the tensions that have already resulted in more than 63 casualties between Chinese and Indian soldiers.
A statement issued by PLA Tibet Military Command announced that China has, “Organized infantry-tank cooperation drills at an undisclosed location at an elevation of more than 4,700 meters, putting the troops’ teamwork and rapid-response capabilities to a comprehensive test” according to Chinese propaganda outlet Global Times.
China has sent one of their most advanced tanks to the region, the Type 15. Designed with a lightweight frame, the Type 15 is well-equipped for the type of mountainous and plateau-covered terrain that composes the India/China border. The decision to send Chinese tanks close to the Indian border comes as deadly clashes between Chinese and Indian troops have erupted for the first time since 1975.
India claims that China has illicitly tried to construct military buildings in Indian territory. Indian officials said that China, “Was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties” as reported by the Financial Times. (Related: 20 Indian Soldiers Reportedly Killed In Multi-Hour Border Clash With China Involving Clubs And Rocks)
Words cannot describe the pain I feel for the officers and men who sacrificed their lives for our country. My condolences to all their loved ones. We stand with you in this difficult time. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 16, 2020
Meanwhile, China has maintained that India was actually at fault for the border escalation, saying that India moved soldiers across the Line of Actual Control and provoked retaliation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned, “The Indian side would best not make an incorrect judgment of the situation, would best not underestimate China’s strong determination to safety its sovereign territory.”
Despite the amplified military tensions, the Global Times claimed that India and China, “Have been maintaining close contact over the current situation through diplomatic and military channels, and have reached a consensus that the dispute should not escalate to a conflict.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Doug Collins Has Received A Lot Of Money From Big Tech Companies — Here Is How Much

Since 2011 , multinational technology corporations including Amazon , Facebook , Microsoft , Comcast and Google have donated thousands to Georgia Republican Rep. Doug Collins ’ campaign , according to records from the Federal Election Commission ( FEC ) and OpenSecrets .
Collins , who serves as the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee , has advocated against breaking up large technology corporations .
Back in the Spring , Collins along with Wisconsin Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner , wrote a letter to Judiciary Chair Rep. Jerry Nadler informing him they would not participate in an investigation of the tech industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s large tech companies are inherently bad , can not be allowed to exist in society , and must be broken up.
” On Tuesday night , Fox News host Tucker Carlson reported that Collins had released a letter defending Google , a company that has donated to his campaign .
Carlson asked in his segment , “ who is paying these guys ?
” Well , FEC and OpenSecrets records show that since 2011 , Collins has accepted a total of $ 180,500 from tech company and trade association PAC ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( RELATED : YouTube Faces Discrimination Lawsuit By Black Creators ) Since 2011 , Collins accepted a total of $ 41,525 from employees of tech companies and trade associations , according to FEC records .
“ From day one , I ’ ve been standing up for our First Amendment rights when they come under attack by big business , ” Georgia Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler , who is running against Collins in the Georgia Senate primary told the Daily Caller .
“ But for nearly a decade , Big Tech has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donating nearly two hundred thousand dollars .
It ’ s no surprise that he would go out of his way to defend these companies as they actively silence conservative voices online.
” “ Sadly , Doug Collins is just another bought and paid for career politician who puts the special interests ahead of those he was elected to serve , ” she added .
Collins campaign responded to the Daily Caller when asked about the contributions , saying Loeffler has received more money .
( RELATED : Ex-Analyst Who Claimed Journalist Girlfriend Pressured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To 30 Months In Prison ) “ Doug has been big tech and Google ’ s harshest critic in Congress and Kelly Loeffler has outraised Doug 35,000 to zero from tech PACs in this campaign .
You don ’ t need a Google search to see who their champion is , ” Dan McLagan , Collins campaign spokesman told the Daily Caller .
Republican Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson announced in August 2019 that he would resign from the Senate , citing health reasons , setting up Republican Georiga Gov .
Brian Kemp to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sworn in as a United States senator on Jan. 6 .
Former Republican Georgia Rep. Doug Collins is running against Loeffler for her seat .
The two have continued to throw dirt at each other before the election on November 3 .
Over a week ago , Loeffler along with Sens .
Marco Rubio , Kevin Cramer and Josh Hawley criticized social media companies , in a letter to FFC Chair Ajit Pai , accusing them of silencing free speech , and censoring critics of the Chinese Community Party .
Hawley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would allow social media users to “ sue the major Big Tech companies for breaching their contractual duty of good faith .
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Since 2011, multinational technology corporations including Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Comcast and Google have donated thousands to Georgia Republican Rep. Doug Collins’ campaign, according to records from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and OpenSecrets.
Collins, who serves as the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, has advocated against breaking up large technology corporations. Back in the Spring, Collins along with Wisconsin Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, wrote a letter to Judiciary Chair Rep. Jerry Nadler informing him they would not participate in an investigation of the tech industry “with pre-conceived conclusions that America’s large tech companies are inherently bad, cannot be allowed to exist in society, and must be broken up.”
On Tuesday night, Fox News host Tucker Carlson reported that Collins had released a letter defending Google, a company that has donated to his campaign. Carlson asked in his segment, “who is paying these guys?”
Unlike @CollinsforGA, I’ve been standing with @realDonaldTrump and working to rein in big tech and social media companies that censor conservative voices. Sad to see he’s on the wrong side of yet another issue. https://t.co/9BOV1ob4OA #gasen #gapol pic.twitter.com/DsgiG1R1Ku — Kelly Loeffler (@KLoeffler) June 17, 2020
Well, FEC and OpenSecrets records show that since 2011, Collins has accepted a total of $180,500 from tech company and trade association PAC’s through his campaign committee and leadership PAC. (RELATED: YouTube Faces Discrimination Lawsuit By Black Creators)
Amazon.com – $8,500.00
BSA, The Software Alliance – $6,500.00
Cisco Systems, Inc. – $1,500.00
Comcast Corporation – $46,000.00
Corning Incorporated – $4,000.00
Dell Inc. – $7,500.00
Ebay Inc. – $3,500.00
Facebook Inc – $7,500.00
Google Inc. – $29,000.00
Intel Corporation – $11,000.00
Interdigital, Inc. – $1,000.00
Micron Technology, Inc. – $2,500.00
Microsoft Corporation – $42,000.00
NCR Corporation – $2,000.00
Oracle America, Inc. – $1,000.00
Sony Corporation – $6,000.00
Texas Instruments Incorporated – $1,000.00
Grand Total = $180,500.00
Since 2011, Collins accepted a total of $41,525 from employees of tech companies and trade associations, according to FEC records.
Amazon – $520
Business Software Alliance – $4,500.00
Comcast Cable – $12,555.00
CreativeFuture – $500.00
Diversified Technology – $1,250.00
Eplus Technology – $500.00
ETI Software – $1,000
Facebook – $2,500
IBM – $100
Information Technology Industry Council – $250.00
Lucena Research – $500.00
Microsoft – $13,600.00
Medlytix – $2,000
Quastar Computer Intl. – $500.00
Salem Media Group – $1,000
Spotify $250
Grand Total = $41,525.00
“From day one, I’ve been standing up for our First Amendment rights when they come under attack by big business,” Georgia Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who is running against Collins in the Georgia Senate primary told the Daily Caller. “But for nearly a decade, Big Tech has backed Doug Collins’ political career — donating nearly two hundred thousand dollars. It’s no surprise that he would go out of his way to defend these companies as they actively silence conservative voices online.”
“Sadly, Doug Collins is just another bought and paid for career politician who puts the special interests ahead of those he was elected to serve,” she added.
Collins campaign responded to the Daily Caller when asked about the contributions, saying Loeffler has received more money. (RELATED:Ex-Analyst Who Claimed Journalist Girlfriend Pressured Him To Leak Classified Intelligence Is Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison)
“Doug has been big tech and Google’s harshest critic in Congress and Kelly Loeffler has outraised Doug 35,000 to zero from tech PACs in this campaign. You don’t need a Google search to see who their champion is,” Dan McLagan, Collins campaign spokesman told the Daily Caller.
Republican Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson announced in August 2019 that he would resign from the Senate, citing health reasons, setting up Republican Georiga Gov. Brian Kemp to choose Loeffler as his replacement. Loeffler was sworn in as a United States senator on Jan. 6. Former Republican Georgia Rep. Doug Collins is running against Loeffler for her seat. The two have continued to throw dirt at each other before the election on November 3.
Over a week ago, Loeffler along with Sens. Marco Rubio, Kevin Cramer and Josh Hawley criticized social media companies, in a letter to FCC Chair Ajit Pai, accusing them of silencing free speech, and censoring critics of the Chinese Community Party. Hawley, and Loeffler have also co-sponsored legislation that would allow social media users to “sue the major Big Tech companies for breaching their contractual duty of good faith.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--‘They’re Pandering To The Leftist Mob’: NY Assemblyman Mike LiPetri Blasts Cuomo And De Blasio Over

‘They’re Pandering To The Leftist Mob’: NY Assemblyman Mike LiPetri Blasts Cuomo And De Blasio Over Police Reform

New York State Assemblyman and Republican congressional candidate Mike LiPetri is calling out Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo @ @ @ @ @ Bill De Blasio over police reform .
“ Gov .
Cuomo and Bill De Blasio @ @ @ @ @ mob and compromising community safety , ” LiPetri said .
“ Let ’ s be @ @ @ @ @ to the mob , there ’ s always something else , there ’ s always @ @ @ @ @ recently passed new police reforms which included making it a felony for police to use @ @ @ @ @ NYPD also announced that its reassigning 600 officers from its anti-crime unit .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ Anti-Crime Unit , Reassigns 600 Officers . )
LiPetri also went on to discuss the @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus as NYC is going into phase two on Monday .
The views and opinions @ @ @ @ @ those of the author and do not reflect the official position of The Daily Caller @ @ @ @ @ Message : ‘ Drain The Swamp ’

New York State Assemblyman and Republican congressional candidate Mike LiPetri is calling out Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio over police reform.
“Gov. Cuomo and Bill De Blasio are pandering to the leftist mob and compromising community safety,” LiPetri said. “Let’s be real, when you pander to the mob, there’s always something else, there’s always something more.”
New York recently passed new police reforms which included making it a felony for police to use chokeholds among other changes.
NYPD also announced that its reassigning 600 officers from its anti-crime unit. (RELATED: New York Disbands Plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit, Reassigns 600 Officers.)
LiPetri also went on to discuss the reopening of his state amid coronavirus as NYC is going into phase two on Monday.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--‘Duck Dynasty ‘ Star Phil Robertson’s Newfound Daughter Making Plans To Move Closer To Dad

“ Duck Dynasty ” star Phil Robertson ’ s new found adult daughter , Phyllis , has decided to move her family to West Monroe , La.
, next month to live next door to her dad .
Phil and Kay Robertson ’ s oldest son , Al , told Fox News in a piece published Thursday that the public ’ s reaction to news of Phil ’ s daughter from an extramarital affair he had in the 1970s has been “ overwhelmingly positive.
” ( RELATED : A & E Reverses Suspension Of ‘ Duck Dynasty ’ Star ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son explained that the family has been hearing from other people across the country who went through a similar experience .
( RELATED : Sadie Robertson Comes Out At Texas A & M Fan , Still Hanging With Aggies Star Quarterback [ Photo ] ) “ Because of the emergence now of DNA — with these different ways that people can check their ancestry and all that — this is happening a lot around the country , ” Al explained , while admitting they have been lucky because everything has fallen into place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received have been people that have had similar experiences , but maybe not good results , because obviously it can go sideways … ” he added .
“ In our case , we were determined that it would be positive no matter what.
” Al continued , while he noted that “ it wasn ’ t really hard work for it to happen .
We just had an instant connection and we were thrilled that she found us and we found her.
” “ The same year that she was born , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sense that he became a different person , which Phyllis says gives her a lot of peace of mind even now , knowing that he changed , ” Al went on .
It all comes after the Robertson shared the exciting news that 45-year-old Phyllis , who is married and has two adult sons , was his daughter during during the “ Unashamed with Phil Robertson ” podcast .
Phyllis explained that she started on her path to discovering Robertson was her father after one of her boys were gifted a DNA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ matching up , ” per Yahoo.com .
Robertson ’ s daughter , during the same episode , also said she had never even seen the “ Duck Dynasty ” show because at its height she and her husband were out of the country for five years serving on a mission .

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson’s new found adult daughter, Phyllis, has decided to move her family to West Monroe, La., next month to live next door to her dad.
Phil and Kay Robertson’s oldest son, Al, told Fox News in a piece published Thursday that the public’s reaction to news of Phil’s daughter from an extramarital affair he had in the 1970s has been “overwhelmingly positive.” (RELATED: A&E Reverses Suspension Of ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star)
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At one point, Phil’s son explained that the family has been hearing from other people across the country who went through a similar experience.(RELATED: Sadie Robertson Comes Out At Texas A&M Fan, Still Hanging With Aggies Star Quarterback [Photo])
“Because of the emergence now of DNA — with these different ways that people can check their ancestry and all that — this is happening a lot around the country,” Al explained, while admitting they have been lucky because everything has fallen into place.
“Mostly what we’ve received have been people that have had similar experiences, but maybe not good results, because obviously it can go sideways … ” he added. “In our case, we were determined that it would be positive no matter what.”
Al continued, while he noted that “it wasn’t really hard work for it to happen. We just had an instant connection and we were thrilled that she found us and we found her.”
“The same year that she was born, he [Phil] was reborn, in the sense that he became a different person, which Phyllis says gives her a lot of peace of mind even now, knowing that he changed,” Al went on.
It all comes after the Robertson shared the exciting news that 45-year-old Phyllis, who is married and has two adult sons, was his daughter during during the “Unashamed with Phil Robertson” podcast.
Phyllis explained that she started on her path to discovering Robertson was her father after one of her boys were gifted a DNA test and the results weren’t “matching up,” per Yahoo.com.
Robertson’s daughter, during the same episode, also said she had never even seen the “Duck Dynasty” show because at its height she and her husband were out of the country for five years serving on a mission.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says People Now Required To Wear Masks In Public

Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom released a new statewide guideline Thursday requiring California residents to wear face coverings in most public places .
The guideline , which was released by the California Department of Public Health in response to new information about the coronavirus , updated a previous guideline that was issued by the state government April 1 .
California has recorded 161,000 cases so far with nearly 5,300 reported deaths , according to the state government .
Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order in March and requested nearly $ 1 billion in funding from the federal government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the first coronavirus case in the United States occurred in California ’ s Santa Clara County sometime in late January .
California ’ s government began lifting a number of statewide restrictions in May , although the state saw a resurgence in the number of cases soon after .
Nearly 3,500 new cases were recorded Wednesday , Politico reported .
The new guideline requires Californians to wear a face covering in most indoor and outdoor settings when social distancing isn ’ t possible .
It also requires workers who engage with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with anyone who uses public transit or visits a health-related office .
The guideline does exempt children under 2 , people with certain disabilities , and people who work in outdoor spaces or exercise outdoors .
The guideline emphasizes that people maintain a physical distance of six feet from others while in a public place .
Newsom ’ s guideline is likely to generate controversy , as mask requirements have already been a matter of political debate in California , according to Politico .
Newsom ’ s government has been criticized in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
( RELATED : Illegal Aliens In California Can Now Begin Applying For Coronavirus Assistance ) Instances of angry customers denied entry into businesses and grocery stores for not wearing a mask have also garnered public attention .
“ California ’ s strategy to restart the economy and get people back to work will only be successful if people act safely and follow health recommendations , ” Newsom said in a statement Thursday .
“ That means wearing a face covering , washing your hands and practicing physical distancing .
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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a new statewide guideline Thursday requiring California residents to wear face coverings in most public places.
The guideline, which was released by the California Department of Public Health in response to new information about the coronavirus, updated a previous guideline that was issued by the state government April 1. California has recorded 161,000 cases so far with nearly 5,300 reported deaths, according to the state government.
2. Here’s when you have to wear a mask in the State of California and when you don’t have to. Read both sections carefully as there is important info for everyone. pic.twitter.com/wvnXNfj1Ef — Yashar Ali ???? (@yashar) June 18, 2020
Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order in March and requested nearly $1 billion in funding from the federal government to create additional medical facilities. Research confirmed that the first coronavirus case in the United States occurred in California’s Santa Clara County sometime in late January.
California’s government began lifting a number of statewide restrictions in May, although the state saw a resurgence in the number of cases soon after. Nearly 3,500 new cases were recorded Wednesday, Politico reported.
The new guideline requires Californians to wear a face covering in most indoor and outdoor settings when social distancing isn’t possible. It also requires workers who engage with the public to wear a face covering, along with anyone who uses public transit or visits a health-related office.
The guideline does exempt children under 2, people with certain disabilities, and people who work in outdoor spaces or exercise outdoors. The guideline emphasizes that people maintain a physical distance of six feet from others while in a public place.
Newsom’s guideline is likely to generate controversy, as mask requirements have already been a matter of political debate in California, according to Politico. Newsom’s government has been criticized in the past for its response to the coronavirus. (RELATED: Illegal Aliens In California Can Now Begin Applying For Coronavirus Assistance)
Instances of angry customers denied entry into businesses and grocery stores for not wearing a mask have also garnered public attention.
Karen gets upset that a store won’t let her shop without a protective facemask. She then tried to pretend like she’s the victim, despite the store giving her options. This is pure arrogance. https://t.co/qgFLhKjgxd #COVIDIDIOTS #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/OXV4EQLOgD — Khary Penebaker (@kharyp) May 17, 2020
“California’s strategy to restart the economy and get people back to work will only be successful if people act safely and follow health recommendations,” Newsom said in a statement Thursday. “That means wearing a face covering, washing your hands and practicing physical distancing.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Foundation Will Give Each Atlanta Police $500 Bonus, Replace Cars Destroyed By Riots As ‘Thank You’

Foundation Will Give Each Atlanta Police $500 Bonus, Replace Cars Destroyed By Riots As ‘Thank You’ For Service

Every Atlanta police officer will be receiving a $ 500 bonus from a foundation as a thank you for their service throughout the last 3 months , numerous sources reported .
The Atlanta Police Foundation will distribute more than $ 2 million in one-time bonuses to officers and will also purchase 20 police cars to replace the ones that were destroyed in riots in the wake of George Floyd ’ s death , WSBTV reported .
The foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 2003 to provide support to the Atlanta mayor , chief of police and the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to cover the bonuses .
The bonus will be given to officers Thursday and comes amid low morale among officers .
“ There ’ s a lot happening in our city , and the police officers are receiving the brunt of it quite frankly , ” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said Wednesday during an interview with CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo .
The head of Atlanta police union , Vince Champion , said in an interview with Decautrish that officers stopped answering mid-shift after learning former officer Garrett Rolfe was charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( RELATED : REPORT : Atlanta Mayor Says Police Morale Is ‘ Down Ten-Fold , ’ Police Department Denies Rumors Of Officers Calling In Sick ) Brooks allegedly failed a sobriety test after he fell asleep in his car and then physically struggled against responding officers before he grabbed a taser and ran away .
Brooks was then shot .

Every Atlanta police officer will be receiving a $500 bonus from a foundation as a thank you for their service throughout the last 3 months, numerous sources reported.
The Atlanta Police Foundation will distribute more than $2 million in one-time bonuses to officers and will also purchase 20 police cars to replace the ones that were destroyed in riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death, WSBTV reported.
The foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 2003 to provide support to the Atlanta mayor, chief of police and the police department. No city funds will be used to cover the bonuses.
The bonus will be given to officers Thursday and comes amid low morale among officers. “There’s a lot happening in our city, and the police officers are receiving the brunt of it quite frankly,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said Wednesday during an interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo.
The head of Atlanta police union, Vince Champion, said in an interview with Decautrish that officers stopped answering mid-shift after learning former officer Garrett Rolfe was charged with the felony murder of Rayshard Brooks. (RELATED: REPORT: Atlanta Mayor Says Police Morale Is ‘Down Ten-Fold,’ Police Department Denies Rumors Of Officers Calling In Sick)
Brooks allegedly failed a sobriety test after he fell asleep in his car and then physically struggled against responding officers before he grabbed a taser and ran away. Brooks was then shot.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--FACT CHECK: Did Malia And Sasha Obama Burn An American Flag At A Recent Protest In DC?

A link shared on Facebook claims former President Barack Obama ’ s daughters , Malia and Sasha , were caught on camera burning an American flag during a protest in Washington , D.C .
There is no evidence to support the claim .
It appears to come from an article published on a satire website .
The Obama family is sometimes a target for misinformation online and , in this case , Facebook users have been sharing an article dubiously claiming Obama ’ s daughters were “ caught on camera burning US Flag at DC Protest.
” The link being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his daughters , as well as another link that directs users to the full article .
“ In a show of anti-American sentiment which will surprise precisely nobody , Sasha and Malia Obama were allegedly caught on camera burning a us ( sic ) flag during a protest in Washington , DC , ” reads part of the June 15 article .
“ Kneeling across the road from the White House , they were seen wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts and singing ‘ Amazing Grace ’ while holding hands with other protestors.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence that Sasha and Malia Obama burned an American flag at a recent protest against racial injustice and police brutality in D.C. Had they done so , it would have been picked up by major media outlets , yet none have done so .
( RELATED : Did The Obama Foundation Tweet An Image Of George Floyd Before His Death ? )
The headline and article appear to lift nearly word-for-word from an article published on Bustatroll.org , a parody news website that describes itself as part of a network that publishes “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bustatroll.org includes several disclaimers about the satirical nature of its content on its website , but neither the Facebook post nor the linked article issue a similar warning that the story is fictional , portraying it as real .

A link shared on Facebook claims former President Barack Obama’s daughters, Malia and Sasha, were caught on camera burning an American flag during a protest in Washington, D.C.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence to support the claim. It appears to come from an article published on a satire website.
Fact Check:
The Obama family is sometimes a target for misinformation online and, in this case, Facebook users have been sharing an article dubiously claiming Obama’s daughters were “caught on camera burning US Flag at DC Protest.” The link being shared leads to a photo of Obama and his daughters, as well as another link that directs users to the full article.
“In a show of anti-American sentiment which will surprise precisely nobody, Sasha and Malia Obama were allegedly caught on camera burning a us (sic) flag during a protest in Washington, DC,” reads part of the June 15 article. “Kneeling across the road from the White House, they were seen wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts and singing ‘Amazing Grace’ while holding hands with other protestors.”
There is, however, no evidence that Sasha and Malia Obama burned an American flag at a recent protest against racial injustice and police brutality in D.C. Had they done so, it would have been picked up by major media outlets, yet none have done so. (RELATED: Did The Obama Foundation Tweet An Image Of George Floyd Before His Death?)
The headline and article appear to lift nearly word-for-word from an article published on Bustatroll.org, a parody news website that describes itself as part of a network that publishes “parody, satire, and tomfoolery.” Bustatroll.org includes several disclaimers about the satirical nature of its content on its website, but neither the Facebook post nor the linked article issue a similar warning that the story is fictional, portraying it as real.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--5 Emergency Survival Bags To Keep You Prepared, Now On Sale

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But , are you ready for them ?
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--‘Justice League’ Director Shares Incredible Clip Of Gal Gadot As ‘Wonder Woman’ In Teaser From Upcom

‘Justice League’ Director Shares Incredible Clip Of Gal Gadot As ‘Wonder Woman’ In Teaser From Upcoming HBO Max Film

“ Justice League ” director Zach Snyder got everyone ’ s attention Thursday when he posted a clip of Gal Gadot as “ Wonder Woman ” in upcoming film for HBO Max .
“ First ever sneak peek at JL , ” Snyder tweeted to his hundreds of thousands of followers , along with a teaser clip featuring the 34-year-old actress .
“ Get ready for more at DC FanDome .
@ hbomax # releasethesnydercut # DCFanDome.
” The post was noted by Deadline magazine .
( RELATED : Celebrated Gal Gadot ’ s Birthday With Some Of Her Most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incredible teaser clip was from his cut of the 2017 film , which he was directing but then had to back out of due to personal tragedy .
Joss Whedon stepped in to complete the film , which had lackluster box office ticket sales for the DC Comics movie .
( RELATED : Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns ) According to the outlet , the video he shared shows “ Wonder Woman ” star Gadot as Diana Prince apparently uncovering Darkseid , the DC supervillian .
Snyder ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Batman , Superman , Wonder Woman , Flash and Aquaman , was reportedly much darker and better before he had to walk away from the project .
“ Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman ’ s selfless act , Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally , Diana Prince , to face an even greater enemy , ” a description on IMDb about the 2017 film read .
“ Justice League ” is due to hit the streaming site in 2021 and we can hardly @ @

“Justice League” director Zach Snyder got everyone’s attention Thursday when he posted a clip of Gal Gadot as “Wonder Woman” in upcoming film for HBO Max.
“First ever sneak peek at JL,” Snyder tweeted to his hundreds of thousands of followers, along with a teaser clip featuring the 34-year-old actress. “Get ready for more at DC FanDome. @hbomax #releasethesnydercut #DCFanDome.” The post was noted by Deadline magazine. (RELATED: Celebrated Gal Gadot’s Birthday With Some Of Her Most Stunning Shots [SLIDESHOW])
The incredible teaser clip was from his cut of the 2017 film, which he was directing but then had to back out of due to personal tragedy. Joss Whedon stepped in to complete the film, which had lackluster box office ticket sales for the DC Comics movie. (RELATED: Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns)
According to the outlet, the video he shared shows “Wonder Woman” star Gadot as Diana Prince apparently uncovering Darkseid, the DC supervillian.
Snyder’s cut which teams up such superheroes as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Aquaman, was reportedly much darker and better before he had to walk away from the project.
In November the hashtag #ReleaseTheSnyderCut began surfacing online.
“Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his new-found ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy,” a description on IMDb about the 2017 film read.
“Justice League” is due to hit the streaming site in 2021 and we can hardly wait!


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--REPORT: USF Is Trying To Find Cause To Stop Paying Charlie Strong’s Buyout

USF reportedly doesn ’ t want to keep paying former football coach Charlie Strong .
According to FootballScoop , the university and NCAA representatives are interviewing people tied to the program to see if Strong ever let analysts do on-field coaching , which would violate NCAA rules .
If he violated NCAA rules , it could allow USF to stop paying the nearly $ 3 million owed to him .
Strong was fired after three seasons .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) USF released a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ failed to provide details “ in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.
” The school told FootballScoop , “ the university continues to abide by the terms of its agreement with Mr. Strong.
” You can go ahead and inject this right into my veins .
There ’ s nothing that gets me going like a little college football drama .
USF trying to find a way to not have to pay Charlie Strong is the definition of drama .
I could eat this up all day .
Seriously , shoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
I ’ d have to imagine coronavirus devastating college athletic departments and their budgets has to play a role here .
I can ’ t imagine why USF would otherwise waste their time .
$ 3 million isn ’ t a ton of money to a Group of Five school , but apparently the Bulls don ’ t want to pay it .
I can ’ t wait to see how this unfolds .
No matter what , I can guarantee Strong ’ s fight with USF will be interesting .

USF reportedly doesn’t want to keep paying former football coach Charlie Strong.
According to FootballScoop, the university and NCAA representatives are interviewing people tied to the program to see if Strong ever let analysts do on-field coaching, which would violate NCAA rules. If he violated NCAA rules, it could allow USF to stop paying the nearly $3 million owed to him. Strong was fired after three seasons. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
USF released a statement acknowledging there was an investigation, but failed to provide details “in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.”
The school told FootballScoop, “the university continues to abide by the terms of its agreement with Mr. Strong.”
You can go ahead and inject this right into my veins. There’s nothing that gets me going like a little college football drama.
USF trying to find a way to not have to pay Charlie Strong is the definition of drama. I could eat this up all day.
Seriously, shoot me up with this kind of energy!
I’d have to imagine coronavirus devastating college athletic departments and their budgets has to play a role here.
I can’t imagine why USF would otherwise waste their time. $3 million isn’t a ton of money to a Group of Five school, but apparently the Bulls don’t want to pay it.
Let the drama unfold!
I can’t wait to see how this unfolds. No matter what, I can guarantee Strong’s fight with USF will be interesting.


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--Alabama’s Non-Conference Football Schedule Through 2035 Is Absurdly Tough

One tweet tells you everything you need to know about Alabama ’ s non-conference football schedule over the next decade and a half .
Following the news that the Crimson Tide scheduled a home-and-home with Ohio State , Michael Casagrande tweeted the team ’ s major non-conference opponents through 2035 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Alabama will play multiple games against Texas , Wisconsin , Notre Dame , Ohio State , West Virginia , Oklahoma and Virginia Tech in that time period .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know I drag Alabama and the SEC , but there ’ s no question the Crimson Tide are actually putting in the work to build a very tough non-conference slate .
For as much as I dog the SEC for the out-of-conference cupcakes , you can ’ t say Alabama isn ’ t trying to put powerhouse opponents on the other side of the ball .
They very clearly are .
Having said all of that , this is also pretty devious from Nick Saban if he retires in the next couple years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making sure the man who follows him won ’ t have a shot in hell at his kind of success .
Imagine having to replace the greatest coach in college football , and then having to play the schedule listed above .
If that ’ s not a devious plot from Saban , then I don ’ t know what is .
Good luck to the person who takes over next !
They ’ re going to need it !

One tweet tells you everything you need to know about Alabama’s non-conference football schedule over the next decade and a half.
Following the news that the Crimson Tide scheduled a home-and-home with Ohio State, Michael Casagrande tweeted the team’s major non-conference opponents through 2035. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alabama Football (@alabamafbl) on Jun 18, 2020 at 11:01am PDT
Alabama will play multiple games against Texas, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Ohio State, West Virginia, Oklahoma and Virginia Tech in that time period.
You can see the full list below.
I know I drag Alabama and the SEC, but there’s no question the Crimson Tide are actually putting in the work to build a very tough non-conference slate.
For as much as I dog the SEC for the out-of-conference cupcakes, you can’t say Alabama isn’t trying to put powerhouse opponents on the other side of the ball.
They very clearly are.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Jul 29, 2019 at 11:00am PDT
Having said all of that, this is also pretty devious from Nick Saban if he retires in the next couple years. He’s more or less making sure the man who follows him won’t have a shot in hell at his kind of success.
Imagine having to replace the greatest coach in college football, and then having to play the schedule listed above.
If that’s not a devious plot from Saban, then I don’t know what is.
Good luck to the person who takes over next! They’re going to need it!


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--REPORT: Conference Commissioners Are Working On ‘All Possible Scenarios’ For College Football

College commissioners are reportedly preparing for any and all scenarios that might unfold this upcoming college football season .
According to Heather Dinich , college commissioners are preparing for “ all possible scenarios for the college football season ” during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I don ’ t know why , but when I saw this tweet I just immediately envisioned like seven or eight men in a smoky room planning for football like it ’ s the Cuban Missile Crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that our college football power players attack each day with the same intensity and seriousness that America attacked the Cuban Missile Crisis .
At the end of the day , ADs and commissioners aren ’ t doing their jobs if they ’ re not preparing for any and all outcomes .
We ’ re in a fluid situation , which means anything can happen .
You know what happens when you wait until a crisis arises to plan ?
You ’ re already dead .
You just might not know it .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hope for the best .
Nobody wants the college football season to be derailed , but you ’ re an idiot if you ’ re not ready for that to happen .
Yes , it sucks to even think about , but these men get paid fat salaries to get the job done .
At the end of the day , they can ’ t be focused on anything else .
Let ’ s hope like hell the games happen as planned .
I don ’ t want to even think about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be ready for anything .
After all , this is a war , and you never win a war by being unprepared .

College commissioners are reportedly preparing for any and all scenarios that might unfold this upcoming college football season.
According to Heather Dinich, college commissioners are preparing for “all possible scenarios for the college football season” during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
ESPN’s @CFBHeather tells us conference commissioners are working behind the scenes on hypotheticals for all possible scenarios for the college football season. — Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) June 18, 2020
I don’t know why, but when I saw this tweet I just immediately envisioned like seven or eight men in a smoky room planning for football like it’s the Cuban Missile Crisis.
I’d like to imagine that our college football power players attack each day with the same intensity and seriousness that America attacked the Cuban Missile Crisis.
At the end of the day, ADs and commissioners aren’t doing their jobs if they’re not preparing for any and all outcomes.
We’re in a fluid situation, which means anything can happen. You know what happens when you wait until a crisis arises to plan? You’re already dead. You just might not know it.
You obviously have to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Nobody wants the college football season to be derailed, but you’re an idiot if you’re not ready for that to happen.
Yes, it sucks to even think about, but these men get paid fat salaries to get the job done. At the end of the day, they can’t be focused on anything else.
Let’s hope like hell the games happen as planned. I don’t want to even think about other options, but we also need to be ready for anything.
After all, this is a war, and you never win a war by being unprepared.


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--Nebraska Coaches Fred Hoiberg And Scott Frost Will Donate Part Of Their Salaries Back To The Athleti

Nebraska Coaches Fred Hoiberg And Scott Frost Will Donate Part Of Their Salaries Back To The Athletic Department

Nebraska coaches Scott Frost and Fred Hoiberg will donate part of their salaries back to the athletic department .
According to Jon Rothstein , the Cornhuskers announced the football coach and men ’ s basketball coach will both give some money back .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I mean , honestly , Scott Frost should probably give a lot of money back to the athletic department .
According to ESPN , Frost ’ s salary is $ 5 million annually .
Yeah , he should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that back .
He ’ s getting paid a ton of money to not win football games .
Let ’ s not forget that Frost is an abysmal 9-15 after two years in Lincoln .
That means Frost is being paid more than $ 1 million for each win he ’ s had with the Cornhuskers .
I ’ m not a financial expert , but that doesn ’ t seem like a great deal for Nebraska .
For comparison , Wisconsin ’ s Paul Chryst made just north of $ 4 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So , Wisconsin is paying $ 400,000 per win , and Nebraska is paying more than a million .
You tell me which is a better deal .
Give it back , Frost !
Give it all back .
Nebraska should withhold his salary until he actually wins 10 games in a season .
If you want to get paid like an elite coach , then you damn sure better get elite results .
So far , Scott Frost hasn ’ t even come close to doing that .

Nebraska coaches Scott Frost and Fred Hoiberg will donate part of their salaries back to the athletic department.
According to Jon Rothstein, the Cornhuskers announced the football coach and men’s basketball coach will both give some money back. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Nebraska’s Scott Frost and Fred Hoiberg will each donate a portion of their salaries for the upcoming fiscal year back to the Cornhuskers’ Athletic Department, per release. — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) June 18, 2020
I mean, honestly, Scott Frost should probably give a lot of money back to the athletic department. According to ESPN, Frost’s salary is $5 million annually.
Yeah, he should probably give about $4 million of that back. He’s getting paid a ton of money to not win football games.
Let’s not forget that Frost is an abysmal 9-15 after two years in Lincoln. That means Frost is being paid more than $1 million for each win he’s had with the Cornhuskers.
I’m not a financial expert, but that doesn’t seem like a great deal for Nebraska. For comparison, Wisconsin’s Paul Chryst made just north of $4 million last year, and won 10 games.
So, Wisconsin is paying $400,000 per win, and Nebraska is paying more than a million. You tell me which is a better deal.
Give it back, Frost! Give it all back. Nebraska should withhold his salary until he actually wins 10 games in a season. If you want to get paid like an elite coach, then you damn sure better get elite results.
So far, Scott Frost hasn’t even come close to doing that.


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez Continues To Say The Badgers Will Play Notre Dame At Lambeau Field

The Wisconsin Badgers are still intent on playing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field .
The two college football powerhouses are slated to meet on the historic field October 3 , but there ’ s been some chatter about the venue possibly being changed .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez has been clear that the Badgers have no intention of changing the venue and he doubled down on that Thursday .
“ Apparently coach ( Brian ) Kelly made some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks about moving the game on campus , ” Alvarez said , according to Zach Heilprin .
“ To date , we have yet to have any conversations with Notre Dame about changing the game.
” As I ’ ve said before , Kelly ’ s suggestion of the game being played at Notre Dame is a nonstarter .
It ’ s not something I ’ ll even give the time of day .
The idea that Wisconsin is going to move our neutral site game to South Bend to play the Fighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know who Notre Dame thinks they ’ re dealing with , but it sounds like they ’ re delusional when it comes to Wisconsin .
Alvarez has to hold the line , which he seems to be doing .
We will either play the Fighting Irish at Lambeau or another neutral site in the area , or we won ’ t play them at all .
We ’ re not going to let Notre Dame use coronavirus to manipulate the situation .
That ’ s just not going to happen , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then Ari Gold has a message for them .
See you all October 3 !
You know I can ’ t wait !

The Wisconsin Badgers are still intent on playing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field.
The two college football powerhouses are slated to meet on the historic field October 3, but there’s been some chatter about the venue possibly being changed. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Brian Kelly, on Mike Tirico’s show, says that Notre Dame is exploring moving games from NFL stadiums back on campus. He references games against Wisconsin, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh. Moving Wisconsin to campus would mean Notre Dame, for what it’s worth. — Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) June 9, 2020
Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez has been clear that the Badgers have no intention of changing the venue and he doubled down on that Thursday.
“Apparently coach (Brian) Kelly made some announcement on an interview that there were talks about moving the game on campus,” Alvarez said, according to Zach Heilprin. “To date, we have yet to have any conversations with Notre Dame about changing the game.”
AD Barry Alvarez on the game at Lambeau Field: “Apparently coach (Brian) Kelly made some announcement on an interview that there were talks about moving the game on campus. To date, we have yet to have any conversations with Notre Dame about changing the game.” — Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) June 18, 2020
As I’ve said before, Kelly’s suggestion of the game being played at Notre Dame is a nonstarter. It’s not something I’ll even give the time of day.
The idea that Wisconsin is going to move our neutral site game to South Bend to play the Fighting Irish is just laughable.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Jun 18, 2020 at 10:54am PDT
I don’t know who Notre Dame thinks they’re dealing with, but it sounds like they’re delusional when it comes to Wisconsin. Alvarez has to hold the line, which he seems to be doing.
We will either play the Fighting Irish at Lambeau or another neutral site in the area, or we won’t play them at all.
We’re not going to let Notre Dame use coronavirus to manipulate the situation. That’s just not going to happen, and if the Fighting Irish think differently, then Ari Gold has a message for them.
See you all October 3! You know I can’t wait!