thedailycaller--2020-05-04--New Model Predicts COVID Daily Deaths Will Nearly Double, Cases Will Soon Hit 200K Per Day. Nate Sil

New Model Predicts COVID Daily Deaths Will Nearly Double, Cases Will Soon Hit 200K Per Day. Nate Silver Is Not Convinced

A new , internal government report projects coronavirus cases will expand to 200,000 per day within a month , while the number of daily deaths will nearly double during that time , The New York Times reported .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Trump administration dismissed the report , while the model ’ s creator said the numbers are unfinished projections presented to the CDC , the report notes , citing an internal document .
The numbers will skyrocket after May 14 , according to the newest projection , which received criticism from statistician Nate Silver , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ role in the process by which that was presented and shown .
This data was presented as an FYI to CDC … it was not in any way intended to be a forecast , ” Justin Lessler , the creator and associate professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , told The Washington Post Monday .
He created the model and said it is not complete .
Lessler did note that 100,000 cases by the end of May is possible as states continue reopening .
“ There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of control very quickly , ” Lessler said of the possibility of cases and deaths spiraling out of control .
( RELATED : US Coronavirus Death Count To Include ‘ Probable ’ Causes , Could Add Thousands Who Never Tested Positive ) Silver expressed skepticism about the numbers , asking his Twitter followers Monday : “ Why are *reported* deaths in this slide so different than projected deaths ?
Was this a model originally developed in March or something ?
It is very strange.
” He included in the tweet a screenshot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ projected deaths and reported deaths .
Expecting the numbers to expand so rapidly over less than three weeks is a strange expectation , Silver suggested .
“ I would encourage some caution with taking these at face value , ” he wrote before asking if the model was perhaps leaked in an effort to “ scare Trump out of touting re-opening , so they ’ re releasing some sort of worst-case scenario.
” “ How do you multiply the number of projected cases by 8 and only double the number of deaths ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of testing will increase to reveal an explosion in cases .
The White House , for its part , refuted the modeling .
“ This is not a White House document , nor has it been presented to the Coronavirus Task Force or gone through interagency vetting .
This data is not reflective of any of the modeling done by the task force , or data that the task force has analyzed , ” the White House said in a statement to the media addressing the report .
The report ’ s slides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though the agency also disavowed the report , the Post .
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A new, internal government report projects coronavirus cases will expand to 200,000 per day within a month, while the number of daily deaths will nearly double during that time, The New York Times reported.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Trump administration dismissed the report, while the model’s creator said the numbers are unfinished projections presented to the CDC, the report notes, citing an internal document. The numbers will skyrocket after May 14, according to the newest projection, which received criticism from statistician Nate Silver, among others.
“I had no role in the process by which that was presented and shown. This data was presented as an FYI to CDC … it was not in any way intended to be a forecast,” Justin Lessler, the creator and associate professor of epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told The Washington Post Monday. He created the model and said it is not complete.
Lessler did note that 100,000 cases by the end of May is possible as states continue reopening. “There are reopening scenarios where it could get out of control very quickly,” Lessler said of the possibility of cases and deaths spiraling out of control. (RELATED: US Coronavirus Death Count To Include ‘Probable’ Causes, Could Add Thousands Who Never Tested Positive)
Silver expressed skepticism about the numbers, asking his Twitter followers Monday: “Why are *reported* deaths in this slide so different than projected deaths? Was this a model originally developed in March or something? It is very strange.”
He included in the tweet a screenshot of the graph that showed a gap between projected deaths and reported deaths.
Expecting the numbers to expand so rapidly over less than three weeks is a strange expectation, Silver suggested.
“I would encourage some caution with taking these at face value,” he wrote before asking if the model was perhaps leaked in an effort to “scare Trump out of touting re-opening, so they’re releasing some sort of worst-case scenario.”
Associated Press journalist Nick Riccardi posed similar questions.
“How do you multiply the number of projected cases by 8 and only double the number of deaths?” he said before suggesting the amount of testing will increase to reveal an explosion in cases.
The White House, for its part, refuted the modeling.
“This is not a White House document, nor has it been presented to the Coronavirus Task Force or gone through interagency vetting. This data is not reflective of any of the modeling done by the task force, or data that the task force has analyzed,” the White House said in a statement to the media addressing the report. The report’s slides show the CDC’s logo, though the agency also disavowed the report, the Post.
Several U.S. states are reopening their economies. Georgia, Texas and Tennessee, for instance, have already or are preparing to ease stay-at-home orders and bucking health officials who argue that lockdowns must continue. Trump has expressed desire to get the economy back into a running position after more than a month of state and city officials shuttering businesses to slow the coronavirus’s spread. The virus originated in Wuhan, China, and has killed nearly 170,000 people worldwide.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Country Superstar Cady Groves Dead At 30

Country superstar Cady Groves has died at the young age of 30 of natural causes , her brother Cody Groves shared .
“ I hate that I even have to do this , but apparently the world and internet is a cluster of twisted misinformation , ” Cody Groves , Cady ’ s brother wrote on Twitter .
The post was noted by E !
News in a piece published Monday .
( RELATED : Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90 ) “ In my original post I had stated we had no information to try and prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide an update , ” he added .
“ The medical examiner has completed autopsy and there was no indication of foul play or self harm .
Simply put , Cady Groves died of natural causes.
” ( RELATED : Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day ) The country star ’ s brother continued , while noting that his sister , “ had some medical problems last fall and our best guess at this point until further testing is complete is that they had resurfaced .
Please respect her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not come directly from here.
” “ Cady was really looking forward to the next few months and release of her new album , ” Cody concluded .
“ Our latest in depth conversation ( since most were witty banter ) was her sending me songs to critique and give feedback on.
” A short time later , CNN confirmed the singer ’ s passing at her home in Tennessee , with a statement from Camus Celli , CEO of Vel Records .
“ Her death appears to be from natural causes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report , ” Celli shared .
“ Foul play and self-harm have both been ruled out by the coroner.
” Cady ’ s last post on Instagram was on April 23 and it was a series of little video clip ’ s of her doing different things during the pandemic .
She captioned the post in part , “ AND NOW….A SHORT FILM ON WHAT QUARANTINE DAY NUMBER 967 HAS BEEN LIKE FOR ME.
” She concluded the post with sharing that she had not run “ out of things to do..just mostly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And books to read .
And basically…yeah I ’ m running out of things to do help me .
I love you .
I ’ m just having a lot of feelings , ok bye .
”

Country superstar Cady Groves has died at the young age of 30 of natural causes, her brother Cody Groves shared.
“I hate that I even have to do this, but apparently the world and internet is a cluster of twisted misinformation,” Cody Groves, Cady’s brother wrote on Twitter. The post was noted by E! News in a piece published Monday. (RELATED: Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90)
Since Tweets are limited… pic.twitter.com/Ad3bhfegI5 — Cody Groves (@Codywaynegroves) May 3, 2020
“In my original post I had stated we had no information to try and prevent that, but to expel rumors I will provide an update,” he added. “The medical examiner has completed autopsy and there was no indication of foul play or self harm. Simply put, Cady Groves died of natural causes.” (RELATED: Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day)
The country star’s brother continued, while noting that his sister, “had some medical problems last fall and our best guess at this point until further testing is complete is that they had resurfaced. Please respect her name and family before sharing information that did not come directly from here.”
“Cady was really looking forward to the next few months and release of her new album,” Cody concluded. “Our latest in depth conversation (since most were witty banter) was her sending me songs to critique and give feedback on.”
A short time later, CNN confirmed the singer’s passing at her home in Tennessee, with a statement from Camus Celli, CEO of Vel Records.
“Her death appears to be from natural causes, pending a final coroner’s report,” Celli shared. “Foul play and self-harm have both been ruled out by the coroner.”
Cady’s last post on Instagram was on April 23 and it was a series of little video clip’s of her doing different things during the pandemic.
She captioned the post in part, “AND NOW….A SHORT FILM ON WHAT QUARANTINE DAY NUMBER 967 HAS BEEN LIKE FOR ME.”
She concluded the post with sharing that she had not run “out of things to do..just mostly running out of cheese to eat. And books to read. And basically…yeah I’m running out of things to do help me. I love you. I’m just having a lot of feelings, ok bye.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--White House Bars Coronavirus Task Force Members From Testifying To Congress In May

The White House has reportedly barred all members of its coronavirus task force from testifying before Congress for the month of May , RealClearPolitics reported Monday .
The news comes after the White House prevented Dr. Anthony Fauci , a task force member , from testifying to Congress last week .
The Democrat-controlled House has established a panel to investigate the U.S. response to the coronavirus and whether preventative measures could have been implemented sooner .
( RELATED : ‘ Blatant Xenophobia ’ : Democrats , Critics Fume Over Trump ’ s Pending Immigration Ban ) “ For the month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or key deputies of task force members , may accept hearing invitations , ” the WH document obtained by RCP reads .
“ All other departments , agencies , and witnesses may accept hearing invitations ; however , agency resources should still be prioritized toward the COVID-19 response.
” White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deer says the members can ’ t appear because they are busy with their work within the task force .
( RELATED : Asked Whether China Censored Early Coronavirus Data , Senior WHO Official Said He ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While the Trump administration continues its whole-of-government response to COVID-19 , including safely opening up America again and expediting vaccine development , it is counterproductive to have the very individuals involved in those efforts appearing at congressional hearings , ” he told reporters last week .

The White House has reportedly barred all members of its coronavirus task force from testifying before Congress for the month of May, RealClearPolitics reported Monday.
The news comes after the White House prevented Dr. Anthony Fauci, a task force member, from testifying to Congress last week. The Democrat-controlled House has established a panel to investigate the U.S. response to the coronavirus and whether preventative measures could have been implemented sooner. (RELATED: ‘Blatant Xenophobia’: Democrats, Critics Fume Over Trump’s Pending Immigration Ban)
“For the month of May, no task force members, or key deputies of task force members, may accept hearing invitations,” the WH document obtained by RCP reads. “All other departments, agencies, and witnesses may accept hearing invitations; however, agency resources should still be prioritized toward the COVID-19 response.”
White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deer says the members can’t appear because they are busy with their work within the task force. (RELATED: Asked Whether China Censored Early Coronavirus Data, Senior WHO Official Said He ‘Didn’t Look’)
“While the Trump administration continues its whole-of-government response to COVID-19, including safely opening up America again and expediting vaccine development, it is counterproductive to have the very individuals involved in those efforts appearing at congressional hearings,” he told reporters last week.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Pro-Gun Senators Urge Regulators To Protect Firearm Businesses From Discrimination

Recently , Sen. Kevin Cramer ( R-ND ) and 18 of his pro-gun colleagues in the U.S. Senate called upon the U.S. Treasury , Federal Reserve , and Small Business Administration ( SBA ) to protect law-abiding firearm businesses against political discrimination from banks and other financial institutions that administer the recently-enacted COVID-19 SBA loan programs .
In a letter dated April 28th , the Senators wrote : “ [ a ] vocal but small minority has weaponized federally-backed banks against politically disfavored businesses that operate in good faith and compliance with the law , by denying them financial services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do with creditworthiness .
This includes the firearms and ammunition…industries.
” They continued , “ we are concerned the nation ’ s largest financial institutions will use participation in the Paycheck Protection Program and other SBA recovery loan programs to further financial discrimination policies against selected segments of the economy , based on their social policy and in opposition to SBA eligibility regulations.
” Their concerns are certainly justified , as we have long been reporting ( see here , here and here ) that some of the largest banks and financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun-control policies with the goal of preventing law-abiding Americans and businesses from exercising their constitutional rights .
We ’ ve also recently witnessed financial relief programs specifically excluding all firearm businesses from eligibility .
Many of the same institutions that discriminate against lawful firearm activity are now the clearinghouses for the COVID-19 SBA loan programs , reportedly picking up billions of taxpayer dollars for processing fees along the way .
The Senators ’ letter also requests that the federal regulators provide clarity on how relief funds are being distributed in an unbiased manner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial institutions about eligibility for lawful industries , and how conflicts between banks ’ corporate gun-control policies that contradict SBA loan program eligibility are resolved .
Senator Cramer has been at the forefront of this issue as a member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee , which has jurisdiction over matters related to banks and financial institutions .
In addition to spearheading this letter , he has also introduced the Freedom Financing Act , legislation that would prohibit this type of discrimination against the firearms industry .
“ Financial institutions are using exclusionary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discriminate against law-abiding firearm businesses , ” said NRA-ILA executive director Jason Ouimet .
“ We thank Senator Cramer and his colleagues for their leadership on this important issue .
”

Recently, Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and 18 of his pro-gun colleagues in the U.S. Senate called upon the U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve, and Small Business Administration (SBA) to protect law-abiding firearm businesses against political discrimination from banks and other financial institutions that administer the recently-enacted COVID-19 SBA loan programs.
In a letter dated April 28th, the Senators wrote: “[a] vocal but small minority has weaponized federally-backed banks against politically disfavored businesses that operate in good faith and compliance with the law, by denying them financial services based on political reasons that have nothing to do with creditworthiness. This includes the firearms and ammunition…industries.” They continued, “we are concerned the nation’s largest financial institutions will use participation in the Paycheck Protection Program and other SBA recovery loan programs to further financial discrimination policies against selected segments of the economy, based on their social policy and in opposition to SBA eligibility regulations.”
Their concerns are certainly justified, as we have long been reporting (see here, here and here) that some of the largest banks and financial institutions in the country have adopted corporate gun-control policies with the goal of preventing law-abiding Americans and businesses from exercising their constitutional rights. We’ve also recently witnessed financial relief programs specifically excluding all firearm businesses from eligibility. Many of the same institutions that discriminate against lawful firearm activity are now the clearinghouses for the COVID-19 SBA loan programs, reportedly picking up billions of taxpayer dollars for processing fees along the way.
The Senators’ letter also requests that the federal regulators provide clarity on how relief funds are being distributed in an unbiased manner, what directives are provided to the financial institutions about eligibility for lawful industries, and how conflicts between banks’ corporate gun-control policies that contradict SBA loan program eligibility are resolved.
Senator Cramer has been at the forefront of this issue as a member of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, which has jurisdiction over matters related to banks and financial institutions. In addition to spearheading this letter, he has also introduced the Freedom Financing Act, legislation that would prohibit this type of discrimination against the firearms industry.
“Financial institutions are using exclusionary politics to attack the Second Amendment and discriminate against law-abiding firearm businesses,” said NRA-ILA executive director Jason Ouimet. “We thank Senator Cramer and his colleagues for their leadership on this important issue.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--EXCLUSIVE: Here’s What Dan Crenshaw Wants You To Know About The Energy Industry

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thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Sweden Is Reaping The Benefits After Defying Conventional Coronavirus Wisdom

Sweden has shocked the world with its coronavirus response , but their gamble appears to be paying off .
As the vast majority of countries instituted strict lockdown orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus , Sweden decided to keep its country open , leading to a firestorm of criticism from the media and some medical experts .
Over 2,000 scientists , doctors and other self-proclaimed experts wrote the Swedish government a letter in late March decrying their more relaxed approach to the virus .
A Time Magazine article titled “ Sweden ’ s Lax Approach to the Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predictions about Sweden ’ s strategy .
One doctor predicted a “ historical massacre ” in the country that hasn ’ t happened .
Like models in the U.S. , predictions of hospitals being overwhelmed also fell flat .
The virus appears to have peaked in the country in early April , and ICU admissions have remained stable for roughly a month .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) harshly criticized Sweden ’ s strategy at the time , saying that it was “ imperative ” for the country to do more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .
The WHO told CNN in April that the only approach that could possibly work was a lockdown approach .
( RELATED : Authoritarianism On The Rise In America In The Age Of Coronavirus ) “ Only an ‘ all of society ’ approach will work to prevent escalation and turn this situation around , ” a WHO Europe spokesperson told CNN at the time .
Less than a month later , the WHO now essentially admits that they were wrong and Sweden was right .
“ What it has done differently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its relationship with its citizenry and the ability and willingness of its citizens to implement self-distancing and self-regulate , ” Dr. Mike Ryan , the WHO ’ s top emergencies expert said , according to The New York Post .
Ryan added that Sweden has become the model the rest of the world should look to if it seeks to safely reopen .
“ I think if we are to reach a new normal , Sweden represents a model if we wish to get back to a society in which we don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While anti-lockdown advocates have hailed Sweden ’ s model as the gold standard for countries looking to flatten the curve without flattening their economy , the Swedish approach still has its fair share of critics , including President Donald Trump .
The president broke with many of his supporters late last week , when he said that Sweden is “ paying heavily ” for its decision to remain open .
( RELATED : Poll : More Americans Trust Trump Than Biden To Manage Coronavirus Crisis .
Obama Trusted The Most ) “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is paying heavily for its decision not to lockdown .
As of today , 2462 people have died there , a much higher number than the neighboring countries of Norway ( 207 ) , Finland ( 206 ) or Denmark ( 443 ) , ” Trump said .
“ The United States made the correct decision !
” The president and other Sweden skeptics are correct when they point out that Sweden has endured significantly more loss of life than their neighbors .
As of Monday morning , Sweden has reported nearly 2,800 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well under 1,000 .
However , the country has experienced more success than other Western countries , including the U.S. Sweden is home to roughly the same population as Michigan , which has implemented some of the world ’ s strictest coronavirus restrictions , even prohibiting people in the state from traveling to visit their families .
Yet , Michigan has more than 1,000 reported coronavirus deaths than Sweden .
Poverty and obesity rates are factors that make the comparison between Sweden and Michigan flawed , but recently released studies have suggested that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( RELATED : FLASHBACK : Whitmer Supported Abrams For Vice President Before Entering The Contest Herself ) Sweden ’ s critics were ultimately correct in their predictions that the country ’ s strategy would lead to more death .
Sweden ’ s gamble that they could allow their economy to remain open and safeguard civil liberties without overwhelming their medical system ultimately turned out to be correct as well , and while Sweden has had to deal with a high number of fatalities , their strategy may help the country avoid a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. issue grim warnings about a potential second wave of coronavirus in the Fall and Winter , Sweden is closing in on herd immunity .
Karin Ulrika Olofsdotter , Sweden ’ s ambassador to the U.S. has said that the country ’ s largest city could reach herd immunity as early as this month .
Olofsdotter told NPR late last month that she estimates 30 % of Stockholm residents have already had the virus , and that the worst is behind them .
With a coronavirus vaccine potentially years away , an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case that herd immunity may be the only way out of this crisis .
If this is the case , then the deaths that have piled up in Sweden may have been inevitable , and the only purpose of locking down its citizenry would have been to avoid a surge in the medical system , which never happened anyway .
While Sweden has garnered both praise and criticism for not shutting everything down , the narrative that they didn ’ t issue stringent restrictions is also untrue .
Sweden has mandated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidelines , and have shut down bars and restaurants that have not complied .
The country has also strongly encouraged senior citizens and those with preexisting health conditions to stay home .
The regulations they have implemented are similar to the ones countries in Europe and states in the U.S. are implementing to reopen their economy .
The actions Sweden has taken in recent months could be a look into the future for Americans and Europeans eager to get back to work .
Sweden defied the rest of the world with its coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increasingly apparent that they were ahead of the curve , not behind it .

Sweden has shocked the world with its coronavirus response, but their gamble appears to be paying off.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Maskless Andrew Cuomo Says People Who Don’t Wear Masks ‘Could Literally Kill Someone’

Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said local governments should impose a “ penalty ” for “ disrespectful ” people not wearing masks during a Monday coronavirus press briefing he walked into , maskless , in close quarters with several other maskless people .
“ I said that I think it ’ s disrespectful of people not to wear masks , ” Cuomo said during Monday ’ s briefing .
The New York governor said wearing a mask was “ not that big a deal.
” “ And by the way , you don ’ t wear a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ You wear a mask to protect me .
I wear a mask to protect you .
We owe each other a certain amount of reasonableness and respect in society , and I owe you that level of respect , that if I ’ m sick , I should wear a mask.
” Cuomo emphasized the ability of local governments to “ enforce and to penalize ” those who refuse to wear masks .
“ Do I think local governments should be enforcing it and should there be sanctions ?
Yes .
Because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ I think there should be a penalty because you could literally kill someone .
You could literally kill someone because you didn ’ t want to wear a mask .
How cruel and irresponsible would that be ?
” When asked when masks should be worn , the New York governor pointed to situations “ where you can ’ t socially distance ” and could “ run into other people.
” ( RELATED : Gov .
Cuomo Tells Unemployed Americans To ‘ Go Take A Job As An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the least that we can do , right ?
” he asked rhetorically .
Monday ’ s briefing began with Cuomo and other state officials walking to the table together , all sans masks .
Meanwhile , New York City police officers actively enforce social distancing orders on city streets .

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said local governments should impose a “penalty” for “disrespectful” people not wearing masks during a Monday coronavirus press briefing he walked into, maskless, in close quarters with several other maskless people.
“I said that I think it’s disrespectful of people not to wear masks,” Cuomo said during Monday’s briefing. The New York governor said wearing a mask was “not that big a deal.”
NY Governor Cuomo: “It’s disrespectful of people not to wear masks…” “I think there should be a penalty because you could literally kill someone.”pic.twitter.com/3bUx6CgXpG — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 4, 2020
“And by the way, you don’t wear a mask for yourself,” he continued. “You wear a mask to protect me. I wear a mask to protect you. We owe each other a certain amount of reasonableness and respect in society, and I owe you that level of respect, that if I’m sick, I should wear a mask.”
Cuomo emphasized the ability of local governments to “enforce and to penalize” those who refuse to wear masks.
“Do I think local governments should be enforcing it and should there be sanctions? Yes. Because this is a public health emergency,” he said. “I think there should be a penalty because you could literally kill someone. You could literally kill someone because you didn’t want to wear a mask. How cruel and irresponsible would that be?”
When asked when masks should be worn, the New York governor pointed to situations “where you can’t socially distance” and could “run into other people.” (RELATED: Gov. Cuomo Tells Unemployed Americans To ‘Go Take A Job As An Essential Worker’)
“It’s the least that we can do, right?” he asked rhetorically.
Monday’s briefing began with Cuomo and other state officials walking to the table together, all sans masks.
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Meanwhile, New York City police officers actively enforce social distancing orders on city streets.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Pence’s Latest Coronavirus Conference With All 50 Governors Focused On Reopening Plans, Testing Expa

Pence’s Latest Coronavirus Conference With All 50 Governors Focused On Reopening Plans, Testing Expansion, And PPE

Vice President Mike Pence held a Monday afternoon video conference call with all 50 state governors to discuss state plans to reopen , testing expansion , and new personal protective equipment developments , administration officials tell Daily Caller .
The call , which featured Pence , the governors , and various members of the White House coronavirus team , was his 17th such call since being tapped to manage the task force .
Aides stressed how these conferences are an important tool for the administration to outline the latest data and policy updates as states begin to reopen their respective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the previous video conference on April 27 involved the numbers on PPE shipments completed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) under Project Air Bridge .
After one month of flights , Air Bridge had successfully shipped more than 768,000 N95 respirators , more than than 751 million gloves , 71.5 million surgical masks , 10 million surgical gowns , more than 2.1 million thermometers , more than 560,000 face shields , more than 195,000 coveralls and 109,000 stethoscopes , all to areas severely impacted by the pandemic .
Pence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House ’ s tri-fold blueprint for expanding testing capacity .
“ The blueprint lays out roles and responsibilities to enhance our partnership between the private and public sector , bringing together state and local governments with the federal government to make sure we can accomplish and achieve our core principles and objectives , ” task force response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said a press conference announcing the new initiative .
At the same event , Adm. Brett Giroir added that the federal government “ will be able to supply every state with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase the number of tests we have done to this point.
” Multiple governors asked the vice president for help with stay-at-home order protesters during a recent call .
The majority of states have extended or kept their orders in place , despite the guidance issued by the White House in late April on how to safely begin reopening local economies .
Prolonged lockdowns have led to severe economic uncertainty , with the latest data from the Department of Labor seeing unemployment top 16 % .
President Donald Trump suggested Sunday night that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ package into law if does not include a payroll tax cut .
He has also repeatedly stated he wants the Phase 4 stimulus to include a trillion dollar infrastructure push , a call he reiterated Sunday night .
( RELATED : White House Will Release ‘ Conclusive ’ Evidence Coronavirus Originated In Wuhan Lab , Trump Says ) “ Infrastructure is very important , ” he stated during Fox News ’ town hall .
“ It ’ s also important to the Democrats as well , That ’ s something we do get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get infrastructure approved , ” POTUS added .
“ We have a period of time where we can get infrastructure done by both parties.
” Politico reported Monday morning that White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and senior adviser to the president Jared Kushner are compiling a list of new economic measures , including the president ’ s favored payroll tax cut , and are hoping to make announcements on the new proposals by the end of the week .
The list also includes a new tax credit that incentivizes American companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the states , a proposal frequently touched on by White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy and Defense Production Act coordinator Peter Navarro .

Vice President Mike Pence held a Monday afternoon video conference call with all 50 state governors to discuss state plans to reopen, testing expansion, and new personal protective equipment developments, administration officials tell Daily Caller.
The call, which featured Pence, the governors, and various members of the White House coronavirus team, was his 17th such call since being tapped to manage the task force. Aides stressed how these conferences are an important tool for the administration to outline the latest data and policy updates as states begin to reopen their respective economies.
One of the largest updates since the previous video conference on April 27 involved the numbers on PPE shipments completed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under Project Air Bridge. After one month of flights, Air Bridge had successfully shipped more than 768,000 N95 respirators, more than than 751 million gloves, 71.5 million surgical masks, 10 million surgical gowns, more than 2.1 million thermometers, more than 560,000 face shields, more than 195,000 coveralls and 109,000 stethoscopes, all to areas severely impacted by the pandemic.
Pence also fielded questions from governors on the White House’s tri-fold blueprint for expanding testing capacity.
“The blueprint lays out roles and responsibilities to enhance our partnership between the private and public sector, bringing together state and local governments with the federal government to make sure we can accomplish and achieve our core principles and objectives,” task force response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said a press conference announcing the new initiative.
At the same event, Adm. Brett Giroir added that the federal government “will be able to supply every state with supplies and tests they need to dramatically increase the number of tests we have done to this point.”
Multiple governors asked the vice president for help with stay-at-home order protesters during a recent call. The majority of states have extended or kept their orders in place, despite the guidance issued by the White House in late April on how to safely begin reopening local economies.
Prolonged lockdowns have led to severe economic uncertainty, with the latest data from the Department of Labor seeing unemployment top 16%.
President Donald Trump suggested Sunday night that he would not sign another coronavirus stimulus package into law if does not include a payroll tax cut. He has also repeatedly stated he wants the Phase 4 stimulus to include a trillion dollar infrastructure push, a call he reiterated Sunday night. (RELATED: White House Will Release ‘Conclusive’ Evidence Coronavirus Originated In Wuhan Lab, Trump Says)
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“Infrastructure is very important,” he stated during Fox News’ town hall. “It’s also important to the Democrats as well, That’s something we do get along.”
“We can’t get infrastructure approved,” POTUS added. “We have a period of time where we can get infrastructure done by both parties.”
Politico reported Monday morning that White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and senior adviser to the president Jared Kushner are compiling a list of new economic measures, including the president’s favored payroll tax cut, and are hoping to make announcements on the new proposals by the end of the week. The list also includes a new tax credit that incentivizes American companies to bring their manufacturing capabilities back to the states, a proposal frequently touched on by White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy and Defense Production Act coordinator Peter Navarro.


thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Court Denies Trump’s Bid To Block Immigrants Who Can’t Afford Health Care

An appeals court on Monday blocked the Trump administration ’ s request to allow for a ban on immigrants who don ’ t have health care or otherwise can not afford health care expenses .
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the White House ’ s motion for a stay of a court order that prevents the administration from enforcing its proclamation .
The divided panel found that the administration does not have “ limitless power ” to deny immigrants based on their economic standing .
“ [ T ] he government ’ s claim of harm in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taxpayers by uninsured immigrants was not supported by the record , and the court was not required to accept the Proclamation ’ s conclusory findings as true , ” the 97-page ruling stated .
The appeals panel went on to say that the administration failed to demonstrate irreparable harm absent a stay and that harm is “ purely monetary.
” As for the order itself , the panel deemed that the plaintiffs would likely succeed in their claim that the order conflicts with the Violence Against Women Act , the Immigration and Nationality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the “ public charge ” provision within the INA .
The Trump administration first introduced the directive — Presidential Proclamation No .
9945 , or the “ Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Health Care System ” — in October 2019 .
The order would ’ ve essentially prohibited the entry of any immigrants applying for visas unless they prove they can obtain health insurance within 30 days of entering the U.S. or otherwise indicate they can afford their own medical care .
However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponents of the president ’ s immigration agenda .
U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon in Oregon halted the executive order in November , and the administration has since tried to challenge the ruling .
However , the Ninth Circuit Court deemed Monday that the ruling would stay in place while the lawsuit plays out in court .
“ [ T ] he panel concluded that the public interest lies with maintaining the status quo while the appeal is pending , explaining that for countless decades , a stable immigration system has provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visa system that did not require purchase of selected insurance products , ” the decision on Monday read .
( RELATED : Judge Denies Request To Block Trump ’ s Freeze On Green Cards ) The panel was divided along ideological lines .
Chief Judge Sidney Thomas and Judge Marsha Berzon , both appointees of President Bill Clinton , wrote the majority opinion , and Judge Daniel Bress , a Trump appointee , wrote the dissent .
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An appeals court on Monday blocked the Trump administration’s request to allow for a ban on immigrants who don’t have health care or otherwise cannot afford health care expenses.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the White House’s motion for a stay of a court order that prevents the administration from enforcing its proclamation. The divided panel found that the administration does not have “limitless power” to deny immigrants based on their economic standing.
“[T]he government’s claim of harm in the form of costs to healthcare providers and taxpayers by uninsured immigrants was not supported by the record, and the court was not required to accept the Proclamation’s conclusory findings as true,” the 97-page ruling stated.
The appeals panel went on to say that the administration failed to demonstrate irreparable harm absent a stay and that harm is “purely monetary.”
As for the order itself, the panel deemed that the plaintiffs would likely succeed in their claim that the order conflicts with the Violence Against Women Act, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), Obamacare, and the “public charge” provision within the INA.
The Trump administration first introduced the directive — Presidential Proclamation No. 9945, or the “Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Health Care System” — in October 2019. The order would’ve essentially prohibited the entry of any immigrants applying for visas unless they prove they can obtain health insurance within 30 days of entering the U.S. or otherwise indicate they can afford their own medical care.
However, the order was immediately challenged in court by opponents of the president’s immigration agenda.
U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon in Oregon halted the executive order in November, and the administration has since tried to challenge the ruling.
However, the Ninth Circuit Court deemed Monday that the ruling would stay in place while the lawsuit plays out in court.
“[T]he panel concluded that the public interest lies with maintaining the status quo while the appeal is pending, explaining that for countless decades, a stable immigration system has provided for families to be united through a visa system that did not require purchase of selected insurance products,” the decision on Monday read. (RELATED: Judge Denies Request To Block Trump’s Freeze On Green Cards)
The panel was divided along ideological lines.
Chief Judge Sidney Thomas and Judge Marsha Berzon, both appointees of President Bill Clinton, wrote the majority opinion, and Judge Daniel Bress, a Trump appointee, wrote the dissent.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-04--‘Immigrants Are Good For The Economy’: Bush Center Criticizes Trump’s Immigration Executive Order

The George W. Bush Presidential Center , the official library for the 43rd president of the United States , criticized President Donald Trump ’ s order to limit immigration into the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic .
The Bush Center argued in a video posted to Twitter Sunday that immigration restrictions wouldn ’ t stop the coronavirus outbreak and that the U.S. labor force — despite a massive downturn in the economy — needed to import foreign workers to supplement the labor force .
The message was an attack on Trump ’ s decision to momentarily restrict many green card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a move intended to mitigate the spread of the virus and help U.S. workers .
“ Unfortunately , this executive order is not going to accomplish either of those objectives , ” Laura Collins , the director of economic growth for the Bush Center , said in the video .
“ First of all , the virus affects all of us equally .
It doesn ’ t care who we are or where we ’ re from .
Current travel restrictions and quarantine protocols put in place protect us from viral spread regardless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Collins said , adding that there is no need to prevent more foreign nationals from entering the U.S. “ We know that , before the pandemic , there were millions of unfilled jobs in the United States .
If we assume that , in any recovery , all of those jobs come back , every American that wants a job will have the ability to fill the jobs that were there , ” she said .
“ We ’ re still going to have shortages and we ’ re going to need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Collins continued , noting that the labor force isn ’ t big enough to take on all the available jobs in the country .
The video message came after the Trump administration released its immigration order last month .
The “ ban , ” which is to last 60 days , prohibits many foreign nationals living outside the U.S. from applying for permanent status .
However , the order still allows for thousands of temporary workers to enter the U.S .
Since the COVID-19 crisis has forced states and localities across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. economy has quickly collapsed .
Just over 30 million jobless claims have been filed since the crisis began — roughly nine percent of the total U.S. population .
Even when the nation removes their quarantine orders , experts don ’ t expect the economy to quickly roar back to pre-coronavirus levels .
“ The economy isn ’ t going to be up and running like it was before , ” Mark Krikorian , the executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies , told the Daily Caller News Foundation last month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years to re-absorb the millions who have been thrown out of work back into a very different-looking economy.
” ( RELATED : ‘ The Optics Are Devastating ’ : Trump Pressed On Major Exemptions Inside Immigration Ban ) In her video , Collins expressed caution over Trump ’ s immigration order becoming permanent .
“ We know that immigrants are good for the economy .
We know they ’ re good for our culture , ” she added in the video message .
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The George W. Bush Presidential Center, the official library for the 43rd president of the United States, criticized President Donald Trump’s order to limit immigration into the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bush Center argued in a video posted to Twitter Sunday that immigration restrictions wouldn’t stop the coronavirus outbreak and that the U.S. labor force — despite a massive downturn in the economy — needed to import foreign workers to supplement the labor force.
The message was an attack on Trump’s decision to momentarily restrict many green card applications from foreign nationals living abroad, a move intended to mitigate the spread of the virus and help U.S. workers.
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“Unfortunately, this executive order is not going to accomplish either of those objectives,” Laura Collins, the director of economic growth for the Bush Center, said in the video.
“First of all, the virus affects all of us equally. It doesn’t care who we are or where we’re from. Current travel restrictions and quarantine protocols put in place protect us from viral spread regardless of where we’re from,” Collins said, adding that there is no need to prevent more foreign nationals from entering the U.S.
“We know that, before the pandemic, there were millions of unfilled jobs in the United States. If we assume that, in any recovery, all of those jobs come back, every American that wants a job will have the ability to fill the jobs that were there,” she said.
“We’re still going to have shortages and we’re going to need immigrants there to help fill those jobs,” Collins continued, noting that the labor force isn’t big enough to take on all the available jobs in the country.
The video message came after the Trump administration released its immigration order last month. The “ban,” which is to last 60 days, prohibits many foreign nationals living outside the U.S. from applying for permanent status. However, the order still allows for thousands of temporary workers to enter the U.S.
Since the COVID-19 crisis has forced states and localities across the country to go under lockdown, the U.S. economy has quickly collapsed. Just over 30 million jobless claims have been filed since the crisis began — roughly nine percent of the total U.S. population.
Even when the nation removes their quarantine orders, experts don’t expect the economy to quickly roar back to pre-coronavirus levels.
“The economy isn’t going to be up and running like it was before,” Mark Krikorian, the executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, told the Daily Caller News Foundation last month. “This is going to be years to re-absorb the millions who have been thrown out of work back into a very different-looking economy.” (RELATED: ‘The Optics Are Devastating’: Trump Pressed On Major Exemptions Inside Immigration Ban)
In her video, Collins expressed caution over Trump’s immigration order becoming permanent.
“We know that immigrants are good for the economy. We know they’re good for our culture,” she added in the video message.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-04--Ellen DeGeneres Delivers 2020 Commencement Speech To Graduates

Ellen DeGeneres delivered a 2020 commencement speech to 2020 graduates in a bathrobe from her home during the pandemic .
“ Since I ’ m home and you ’ re home , I thought I could say a few words to all the year ’ s graduates , ” DeGeneres shared on the home version of “ The Ellen DeGeneres Show ” Monday , while encouraging those graduates at home to put on their caps and gowns while she grabbed hers .
The host returned back on screen wearing a pink and white fluffy bathrobe .
The comments were noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) “ Class of 2020…today is the first day of the rest of your life , ” she added .
“ Or maybe tomorrow or the day after that .
Let ’ s call it sometime mid-June.
” ( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) DeGeneres continued , “ The important thing is you ’ ve studied incredibly hard to get to this day .
If you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She then noted that her high school graduation was her “ favorite graduation ceremony ” and her “ only graduation ceremony , really , ” because she didn ’ t “ graduate from college.
” “ If you ’ re graduating from college I ’ m so impressed , ” the host explained .
“ You ’ re 21 and you ’ ve already accomplished more than I have at that age .
We need smart people .
Actually , you don ’ t even have to be that smart .
Just don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The bar is set pretty low at this moment.
” The last comment was an apparent dig at President Donald Trump after the president made a remark about ingesting disinfectant to kill the coronavirus during a briefing .
Trump has since said this was a “ sarcastic ” comment .
Later , the host shared some words of wisdom that she has “ acquired over the years.
” “ Here ’ s a little bit of what I know , ” Ellen explained .
“ People who live in glass houses should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always wear pants .
If you put your money where your mouth is , you might end up swallowing a penny.
” “ Here ’ s something that I ’ ve learned that I hope I can help with , ” she added .
“ It ’ ll put everything in perspective .
There are gon na be bad times in life , like what ’ s happening right now.
” The talk show host continued , while noting her life , “ I ’ ve been through some incredible highs and some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ’ s true about both of them is that they pass .
So cherish the good times and in the bad times , remember that it won ’ t last forever .
It does get better.
” “ And for all of this year ’ s graduates , believe me , your best days are ahead of you , ” DeGeneres shared .
“ I know when I ’ m feeling down and I ’ m looking for inspiration , I turn to the Dalai Lama , who said , ‘ Never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end , everything will be all right because players gon na play , play , play , play , play and the haters gon na hate , hate , hate , hate , hate .
And I ’ m just gon na shake , shake , shake , shake , shake , shake it off . '
” For those that might have missed it , the last part of her commencement speech was definitely a nod to Taylor Swift with the lyrics to her hit song , “ Shake It Off @ @

Ellen DeGeneres delivered a 2020 commencement speech to 2020 graduates in a bathrobe from her home during the pandemic.
“Since I’m home and you’re home, I thought I could say a few words to all the year’s graduates,” DeGeneres shared on the home version of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Monday, while encouraging those graduates at home to put on their caps and gowns while she grabbed hers. The host returned back on screen wearing a pink and white fluffy bathrobe. The comments were noted by the Hollywood Reporter. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
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“Class of 2020…today is the first day of the rest of your life,” she added. “Or maybe tomorrow or the day after that. Let’s call it sometime mid-June.”(RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
DeGeneres continued, “The important thing is you’ve studied incredibly hard to get to this day. If you’re graduating high school, congratulations.”
She then noted that her high school graduation was her “favorite graduation ceremony” and her “only graduation ceremony, really,” because she didn’t “graduate from college.”
“If you’re graduating from college I’m so impressed,” the host explained. “You’re 21 and you’ve already accomplished more than I have at that age. We need smart people. Actually, you don’t even have to be that smart. Just don’t tell people to drink bleach. The bar is set pretty low at this moment.”
The last comment was an apparent dig at President Donald Trump after the president made a remark about ingesting disinfectant to kill the coronavirus during a briefing. Trump has since said this was a “sarcastic” comment.
Later, the host shared some words of wisdom that she has “acquired over the years.”
“Here’s a little bit of what I know,” Ellen explained. “People who live in glass houses should never throw stones, but they should always wear pants. If you put your money where your mouth is, you might end up swallowing a penny.”
“Here’s something that I’ve learned that I hope I can help with,” she added. “It’ll put everything in perspective. There are gonna be bad times in life, like what’s happening right now.”
The talk show host continued, while noting her life, “I’ve been through some incredible highs and some tremendous lows, and the one thing that’s true about both of them is that they pass. So cherish the good times and in the bad times, remember that it won’t last forever. It does get better.”
“And for all of this year’s graduates, believe me, your best days are ahead of you,” DeGeneres shared. “I know when I’m feeling down and I’m looking for inspiration, I turn to the Dalai Lama, who said, ‘Never lose faith in the truth. In the end, everything will be all right because players gonna play, play, play, play, play and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate. And I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it off.'”
For those that might have missed it, the last part of her commencement speech was definitely a nod to Taylor Swift with the lyrics to her hit song, “Shake It Off.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Andy Dalton Says Signing With The Dallas Cowboys Was ‘The Best Opportunity’ For Him

Quarterback Andy Dalton thinks signing with the Dallas Cowboys was an easy decision to make .
Dalton surprised a lot of people when he signed a one-year deal with Dallas worth up to $ 7 million .
The Cincinnati Bengals released him following several seasons with the team .
Now , he ’ s opened up about the Dallas decision and it doesn ’ t sound like it was a hard one to make .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to ProFootballTalk , Dalton said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that signing with the Cowboys was “ the best opportunity for this year , and it hopefully sets me up for my future .
This was a big-picture plan.
” All things considered , signing with the Cowboys is a pretty great call from Dalton .
He ’ s getting paid a substantial amount of money to be the backup , he won ’ t be asked to do anything and he can be a part of a prestigious organization .
To say going from the Bengals to the Cowboys is an upgrade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be starting , but he ’ s with a much better team .
If he ’ s asked to step in for the Cowboys and play , then that ’ s what he ’ ll do .
He became arguably the best backup in the league the moment he signed .
If everything goes well , then Dalton could have the chance to be a starter in the league again next season .
He ’ s in a very solid position .
He ’ ll be Dak ’ s backup for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and then he can reevaluate after the 2020 campaign .

Quarterback Andy Dalton thinks signing with the Dallas Cowboys was an easy decision to make.
Dalton surprised a lot of people when he signed a one-year deal with Dallas worth up to $7 million.
The Cincinnati Bengals released him following several seasons with the team. Now, he’s opened up about the Dallas decision and it doesn’t sound like it was a hard one to make. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Former Bengals’ QB Andy Dalton is signing a one-year deal worth up to $7 million that includes $3 million guaranteed with the Dallas Cowboys, source tells ESPN. Dalton is returning to Texas. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 3, 2020
According to ProFootballTalk, Dalton said while on Adam Schefter’s podcast that signing with the Cowboys was “the best opportunity for this year, and it hopefully sets me up for my future. This was a big-picture plan.”
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All things considered, signing with the Cowboys is a pretty great call from Dalton. He’s getting paid a substantial amount of money to be the backup, he won’t be asked to do anything and he can be a part of a prestigious organization.
To say going from the Bengals to the Cowboys is an upgrade would be an understatement. He might not be starting, but he’s with a much better team.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andy Dalton (@andydalton14) on Dec 30, 2019 at 5:21am PST
If he’s asked to step in for the Cowboys and play, then that’s what he’ll do. He became arguably the best backup in the league the moment he signed.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Andy Dalton (@andydalton14) on Dec 1, 2019 at 6:29pm PST
If everything goes well, then Dalton could have the chance to be a starter in the league again next season. He’s in a very solid position.
He’ll be Dak’s backup for a season, make solid money doing it and then he can reevaluate after the 2020 campaign.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Alexis Ren Shares Several Insane Naked Pictures On Instagram

Alexis Ren went nuclear on Instagram with a recent post .
Ren , who is one of the most popular models in the game , posted three photos of herself wearing nothing , and they ’ re all crazy .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) Not only are they all insane snaps , but they might be three of the wildest shots that we ’ ve ever seen out of Ren .
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) Take a look at them all below .
You won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( SLIDESHOW : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) What are we all thinking here ?
I ’ m thinking that ’ s about as far as you can go on Instagram before you start crossing some serious lines .
( SLIDESHOW : This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) Well cone , Alexis !
Well done !
Now , let ’ s all take a glance at a few more times she nuked the internet !
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Alexis Ren went nuclear on Instagram with a recent post.
Ren, who is one of the most popular models in the game, posted three photos of herself wearing nothing, and they’re all crazy. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
Not only are they all insane snaps, but they might be three of the wildest shots that we’ve ever seen out of Ren. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
Take a look at them all below. You won’t be disappointed by what you find. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexis Ren (@alexisren) on May 4, 2020 at 3:54pm PDT
What are we all thinking here? I’m thinking that’s about as far as you can go on Instagram before you start crossing some serious lines. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
Well cone, Alexis! Well done! Now, let’s all take a glance at a few more times she nuked the internet! (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--REPORT: Cam Newton Won’t Sign As A Backup Quarterback

According to The Athletic ’ s Joe Person , there is “ no way ” the former Panthers passer and Auburn Heisman-winner signs as a backup quarterback .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Person said the “ worst case ” scenario is waiting for a starter in the league to go down and then sliding in .
Newton might be waiting for a while to sign with a new team if he ’ s not willing to engage in a quarterback competition .
Yes , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NFL and there was a time when he was a dominant quarterback .
Five years ago , the idea of him being a backup would be laughable .
However , we ’ re not living five years ago .
We ’ re living 2020 and a lot has changed .
Newton ’ s play has fallen off of a cliff , he ’ s struggled with his health and we ’ ve seen nothing to suggest he will return to his old self .
The reality for Newton is that teams might not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him .
Again , the end of his tenure with the Panthers was ugly .
If he ’ s honestly not going to sign a deal unless he ’ s the concrete starter , then we might not see Newton back in the NFL for a long time .

Free agent quarterback Cam Newton reportedly won’t sign as a backup.
According to The Athletic’s Joe Person, there is “no way” the former Panthers passer and Auburn Heisman-winner signs as a backup quarterback. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Person said the “worst case” scenario is waiting for a starter in the league to go down and then sliding in.
Had this discussion w/ someone last week: No way Cam Newton signs w/ anyone as a backup. Continue to rehab and wait for travel restrictions to lift so teams can examine him. Worst case: He waits until a starter gets hurt. — Joe Person (@josephperson) May 3, 2020
Newton might be waiting for a while to sign with a new team if he’s not willing to engage in a quarterback competition.
Yes, he used to be a star in the NFL and there was a time when he was a dominant quarterback. Five years ago, the idea of him being a backup would be laughable.
However, we’re not living five years ago. We’re living 2020 and a lot has changed.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Apr 22, 2020 at 4:46pm PDT
Newton’s play has fallen off of a cliff, he’s struggled with his health and we’ve seen nothing to suggest he will return to his old self.
The reality for Newton is that teams might not be ready to rush out and sign him. Again, the end of his tenure with the Panthers was ugly.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cam Newton (@cameron1newton) on Mar 28, 2020 at 12:24pm PDT
If he’s honestly not going to sign a deal unless he’s the concrete starter, then we might not see Newton back in the NFL for a long time.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek Walks Back Claim Players Will Start Practicing In July

Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek had to walk back a claim football players would be practicing by July .
According to Brett McMurphy , Yurachek said Monday that the Razorbacks were planning on having football players back by mid-July and were fully intending on starting the season as planned amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) However , Yurachek clarified on Twitter that this is just “ one plan ” on the table and nothing is finalized .
He added that “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued healthy and safety of our student-athletes.
” Two things .
First and foremost , I like the fact Arkansas feels confident enough to play football in the fall and that they have a plan on the table .
That ’ s great news .
The fact they are ready to start practice in July and play by the start of September should make fans happy .
It ’ s a sign the Razorbacks are confident about the fall .
Secondly , ADs should probably stop making claims like this .
Until there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 season , they probably shouldn ’ t be making claims about when players will start practicing .
There ’ s no good that comes from it .
People get upset that they ’ re not taking the situation seriously and they then have to backtrack .
As a fan , I ’ m loving the updates , but they ’ re also becoming headaches for administrations .
Let ’ s just let things play out as they may .
Setting timelines right now is proving to be a foolish endeavor .

Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek had to walk back a claim football players would be practicing by July.
According to Brett McMurphy, Yurachek said Monday that the Razorbacks were planning on having football players back by mid-July and were fully intending on starting the season as planned amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek tells Board of Trustees, Razorbacks will start football practice mid-July & begin season Sept. 5, @SusanElKhoury reports — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 4, 2020
However, Yurachek clarified on Twitter that this is just “one plan” on the table and nothing is finalized. He added that “decisions will be made based on the continued healthy and safety of our student-athletes.”
Two things. First and foremost, I like the fact Arkansas feels confident enough to play football in the fall and that they have a plan on the table.
That’s great news. The fact they are ready to start practice in July and play by the start of September should make fans happy.
It’s a sign the Razorbacks are confident about the fall.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arkansas Razorback Football (@razorbackfb) on Mar 23, 2020 at 2:01pm PDT
Secondly, ADs should probably stop making claims like this. Until there’s an official decision for the 2020 season, they probably shouldn’t be making claims about when players will start practicing.
There’s no good that comes from it. People get upset that they’re not taking the situation seriously and they then have to backtrack.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arkansas Razorback Football (@razorbackfb) on Dec 9, 2019 at 9:40am PST
As a fan, I’m loving the updates, but they’re also becoming headaches for administrations. Let’s just let things play out as they may. Setting timelines right now is proving to be a foolish endeavor.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--NCAA Notifies Louisville Of Alleged Athletic Violations By The Basketball Team

Louisville has formally been accused of violating NCAA rules .
According to Danielle Lerner , the Cardinals received a Notice of Allegations over alleged violations coming out of the basketball program .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The allegations stem from the college basketball corruption scandal and the recruitment of Brian Bowen , which ultimately cost Rick Pitino his job .
This is exactly what America needs right now !
This is exactly what the sports community needs during the coronavirus pandemic .
Society is grinding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the NCAA is still finding time to hammer Louisville for allegedly breaking rules .
You just hate to see such a classy program find itself in trouble .
You just hate to see it !
It ’ s crazy that this is all happening right as the NCAA is on the verge of letting players profit .
It ’ s almost comical how tone deaf the NCAA can be at times .
Of course , I completely support Louisville in this situation .
The college basketball corruption scandal was a joke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This situation already cost the Cardinals one of the most successful coaches in all of basketball .
I think they ’ ve suffered enough .
Fight it to the brutal end , Louisville .
Don ’ t give one damn inch to the NCAA !

Louisville has formally been accused of violating NCAA rules.
According to Danielle Lerner, the Cardinals received a Notice of Allegations over alleged violations coming out of the basketball program. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The allegations stem from the college basketball corruption scandal and the recruitment of Brian Bowen, which ultimately cost Rick Pitino his job.
The University of Louisville has received a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA pertaining to the men’s basketball program, @TheAthletic has confirmed through multiple sources. The school plans to send out a release and announce a press conference shortly. — Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) May 4, 2020
For those who haven’t been following: This NOA is in relation to the Adidas pay-to-play scandal unearthed by the FBI in fall 2017, not a new infraction by Louisville. — Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) May 4, 2020
– Level I allegation: Improper recruiting inducements offered by “representatives of the university’s athletics interests” (Adidas reps/ C Dawkins), a former Louisville assistant & an associate HC
– Level II against Rick Pitino for failing to “promote an atmosphere of compliance” — Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) May 4, 2020
(allegations cont.)
– Level II: recruiting violations by two former Louisville basketball staffers for impermissible transportation/ contact
– Level II: Institution failed to adequately monitor the recruitment of a “high-profile student athlete” aka Brian Bowen — Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) May 4, 2020
Statement from Louisville coach Chris Mack, whose staff is not connected to the actions in today’s allegations pic.twitter.com/JoGEnQfSmr — Danielle Lerner (@danielle_lerner) May 4, 2020
This is exactly what America needs right now! This is exactly what the sports community needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Society is grinding to a halt because of the virus, but the NCAA is still finding time to hammer Louisville for allegedly breaking rules.
You just hate to see such a classy program find itself in trouble. You just hate to see it!
It’s crazy that this is all happening right as the NCAA is on the verge of letting players profit. It’s almost comical how tone deaf the NCAA can be at times.
Of course, I completely support Louisville in this situation. The college basketball corruption scandal was a joke and elite players have always been paid.
This situation already cost the Cardinals one of the most successful coaches in all of basketball. I think they’ve suffered enough.
Fight it to the brutal end, Louisville. Don’t give one damn inch to the NCAA!


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--AAC And Conference USA Will Have Virtual Football Media Days

Conference USA and the AAC will both have virtual media days during the coronavirus pandemic .
The virus is bringing sports as we know them to a halt and more and more conferences have had to adapt with the times .
That includes moving to virtual media days .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Well , you can now add Conference USA and the AAC to the list , according to Brett McMurphy and Bruce Feldman .
That ’ s now multiple FBS conferences that have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020 season .
This trend isn ’ t stopping anytime soon .
Don ’ t be surprised if this becomes the normal .
Now , no Power 5 team has announced they ’ re going virtual for media days , but I have to imagine that is right around the corner .
Media days are super fun , and I ’ m sucker for them for sure .
I can ’ t get enough of the B1G media days .
I love them .
At the same time , it ’ s just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be done virtually .
Given the fact we ’ re in the middle of a crisis and we ’ re trying to save football , I agree with the move to go virtually .
It might seem like a big thing , but it shouldn ’ t make a big impact .
It ’ s the safest option , and I expect bigger conferences to follow .

Conference USA and the AAC will both have virtual media days during the coronavirus pandemic.
The virus is bringing sports as we know them to a halt and more and more conferences have had to adapt with the times. That includes moving to virtual media days. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Well, you can now add Conference USA and the AAC to the list, according to Brett McMurphy and Bruce Feldman.
Conference USA will not hold football media days in Frisco, Texas, this summer, sources told @Stadium. C-USA will instead hold a virtual event. C-USA, AAC, MAC & Mountain West all have opted for virtual media days to this point — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 4, 2020
The AAC announces its’ pre-season football media days event will not be held as scheduled in 2020. It had been scheduled from July 12-14 in Newport, RI.. A virtual version of the 2020 Summer Kickoff will be held on a date TBD. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) May 4, 2020
That’s now multiple FBS conferences that have switched to virtual media days for the 2020 season. This trend isn’t stopping anytime soon.
Don’t be surprised if this becomes the normal. Now, no Power 5 team has announced they’re going virtual for media days, but I have to imagine that is right around the corner.
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Media days are super fun, and I’m sucker for them for sure. I can’t get enough of the B1G media days. I love them.
At the same time, it’s just people being interviewed. All of that can be done virtually. Given the fact we’re in the middle of a crisis and we’re trying to save football, I agree with the move to go virtually.
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It might seem like a big thing, but it shouldn’t make a big impact. It’s the safest option, and I expect bigger conferences to follow.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Texas Longhorns Will Pay Football Coaching Staff $13.26 Million During The 2020 Season

Football coaches on the Texas Longhorns staff will make a ton of money during the 2020 season .
According to FootballScoop , Tom Herman and his staff will make a combined $ 13.26 million for the upcoming season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Herman will make the most at $ 6 million .
Herman needs to win a ton of games in 2020 to justify that salary .
He better ball out with the Longhorns and push for a Big 12 title .
If not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in serious trouble .
He ’ s going to be looking at the exit sooner than later in Austin .
The fact Herman and his staff are making north of a combined $ 13 million is nothing short of shocking .
We ’ re talking about a head coach who has won only 25 games through three years with the Longhorns .
Is that horrible ?
No , but it ’ s certainly not what fans expect out of one of the most prestigious programs in the sport .
To put it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hasn ’ t done anything to justify this kind of money being sent to his staff .
We ’ ll see what happens , but anything less than 10 wins will likely result in calls for Herman ’ s firing .
Will he get the job done ?
We haven ’ t seen much in his history to suggest he will .

Football coaches on the Texas Longhorns staff will make a ton of money during the 2020 season.
According to FootballScoop, Tom Herman and his staff will make a combined $13.26 million for the upcoming season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Herman will make the most at $6 million.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas Football (@texasfootball) on Apr 17, 2020 at 9:44am PDT
Herman needs to win a ton of games in 2020 to justify that salary. He better ball out with the Longhorns and push for a Big 12 title.
If not, then he’s going to be in serious trouble. He’s going to be looking at the exit sooner than later in Austin.
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The fact Herman and his staff are making north of a combined $13 million is nothing short of shocking. We’re talking about a head coach who has won only 25 games through three years with the Longhorns.
Is that horrible? No, but it’s certainly not what fans expect out of one of the most prestigious programs in the sport.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas Football (@texasfootball) on Mar 29, 2020 at 9:30am PDT
To put it in the simplest terms possible, Herman hasn’t done anything to justify this kind of money being sent to his staff.
We’ll see what happens, but anything less than 10 wins will likely result in calls for Herman’s firing. Will he get the job done? We haven’t seen much in his history to suggest he will.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--REPORT: College Football Could Have 10-Game Schedule During Coronavirus Pandemic

The college football regular season could be shortened by two games during the coronavirus pandemic .
According to Dan Patrick , a source of his told him one of the popular plans on the table to save college football is to go to a 10-game regular season slate that would consist of nine conference games .
Teams would play one non-conference game and it sounds like that would be regionally determined .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can watch his full comments below .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down in Patrick ’ s comments .
Overall , it ’ s not the worst plan if changes have to be made .
Do I want to go from a 12- to 10-game schedule ?
Not at all .
I don ’ t want to shave games off , but we don ’ t have a lot of choices right now .
We have to be flexible .
The part that is most interesting to me is the regional aspect .
It sounds like major FBS programs are going to have to just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
If this is the plan the major conferences go with , then I think people live with it .
Starting later , having fewer games and only one non-conference matchup isn ’ t ideal , but we still get the majority of the football year .
That ’ s a lot better than being completely canceled .
That much is for sure .
Let us know in the comments what you think about this plan .
Like I said , I can live with this if I have to .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I can live with it .
Now , let ’ s get back to fighting and winning this war .

The college football regular season could be shortened by two games during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to Dan Patrick, a source of his told him one of the popular plans on the table to save college football is to go to a 10-game regular season slate that would consist of nine conference games. Teams would play one non-conference game and it sounds like that would be regionally determined. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can watch his full comments below.
DP got some information in regards to College Football last night.. If things progress at the predicted curve it the consensus we’ll have a 10 game CFB schedule with a later start to the season. For Today’s Full Replay: https://t.co/k6NOocmH1m pic.twitter.com/FDXi7TYf5C — Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) May 4, 2020
There’s certainly a lot to break down in Patrick’s comments. Overall, it’s not the worst plan if changes have to be made.
Do I want to go from a 12- to 10-game schedule? Not at all. I don’t want to shave games off, but we don’t have a lot of choices right now.
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We have to be flexible. The part that is most interesting to me is the regional aspect. It sounds like major FBS programs are going to have to just find smaller schools for their one non-conference game.
If this is the plan the major conferences go with, then I think people live with it. Starting later, having fewer games and only one non-conference matchup isn’t ideal, but we still get the majority of the football year.
That’s a lot better than being completely canceled. That much is for sure.
Never forget who is the true King in the North when it comes to college football. pic.twitter.com/vtbKyAPdYe — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 10, 2019
Let us know in the comments what you think about this plan. Like I said, I can live with this if I have to. I won’t love it, but I can live with it.
Now, let’s get back to fighting and winning this war.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--NFL Officially Cancels International Games In 2020

The NFL has officially pulled the plug on international games during the coronavirus pandemic .
The league announced Monday that all games during the 2020 season would be played in America during the ongoing pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It had previously been reported the league would likely cancel international games in London and Mexico because of the pandemic , and now it ’ s official .
This is 100 % the correct call from the NFL .
Say whatever you want about Roger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got this one correct .
Playing games overseas during a pandemic would be risky and incredibly unnecessary .
The NFL playing in London and Mexico is a fun idea .
However , it ’ s not something the league has to do , especially when there ’ s elevated risk .
As I ’ ve been saying for the Notre Dame/Navy game in Ireland , all football games should be played in America during the pandemic .
It ’ s just that simple .
Why risk anything by going to Europe or Mexico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all .
I can ’ t believe I ’ m about to say it , but Goodell absolutely made the right decision .

The NFL has officially pulled the plug on international games during the coronavirus pandemic.
The league announced Monday that all games during the 2020 season would be played in America during the ongoing pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It had previously been reported the league would likely cancel international games in London and Mexico because of the pandemic, and now it’s official.
NFL update on 2020 season schedule. — NFL UK (@NFLUK) May 4, 2020
This is 100% the correct call from the NFL. Say whatever you want about Roger Goodell and league executives, but they got this one correct.
Playing games overseas during a pandemic would be risky and incredibly unnecessary. The NFL playing in London and Mexico is a fun idea.
However, it’s not something the league has to do, especially when there’s elevated risk.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NFL (@nfl) on May 4, 2020 at 7:30pm PDT
As I’ve been saying for the Notre Dame/Navy game in Ireland, all football games should be played in America during the pandemic.
It’s just that simple. Why risk anything by going to Europe or Mexico? It’s not worth it at all.
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I can’t believe I’m about to say it, but Goodell absolutely made the right decision.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--‘I Don’t Want To Scare Anyone, But …’: Dr. Marc Siegel Explains Why Murder Hornets Must Be Stopped

Dr. Marc Siegel warned of the danger posed by the presence of so-called “ murder hornets ” in North America during a Monday evening “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” segment .
An invasive species called the Asian giant hornet , or “ murder hornet , ” made news last week after the New York Times did a piece about it being spotted in Washington state last fall .
Fox News host Tucker Carlson brought Siegel in to comment on the medical danger the invasive species presents to humans as well as the nation ’ s honeybee population .
“ As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trouble … these 2-inch long murder hornets are vicious and they attack honeybees , ” Siegel said before describing how the hornets use their talons to decapitate a honeybee in seconds .
“ Meanwhile , these hornets also attack humans , ” he continued .
“ They kill about 15 people in Japan and 50 in China every year and they have this terrible venom that can affect the liver , the kidneys , the heart .
It causes heart problems.
” Although their sting is treatable and “ most people survive , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the danger .
“ The biggest problem with them is that they fly fast , ” Siegel said .
“ The queen hornet can fly up to 20 miles an hour .
Imagine trying to catch it .
So it ’ s only a matter of time before it takes root in the United States and then you got to be on the lookout for it.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Fear Is The Problem ’ : Stanford ’ s Dr. Scott Atlas Defends Reopening Stance Despite Rising Coronavirus Numbers ) “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone — it ’ s only starting to take root here — but we ’ ve got to nip it in the bud before it becomes an even bigger problem and destroys our bees , ” Siegel concluded .
“ Our bees pollinate flowers , plants .
We need our bees .
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Dr. Marc Siegel warned of the danger posed by the presence of so-called “murder hornets” in North America during a Monday evening “Tucker Carlson Tonight” segment.
An invasive species called the Asian giant hornet, or “murder hornet,” made news last week after the New York Times did a piece about it being spotted in Washington state last fall.
Fox News host Tucker Carlson brought Siegel in to comment on the medical danger the invasive species presents to humans as well as the nation’s honeybee population.
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“As if we didn’t have enough trouble … these 2-inch long murder hornets are vicious and they attack honeybees,” Siegel said before describing how the hornets use their talons to decapitate a honeybee in seconds.
“Meanwhile, these hornets also attack humans,” he continued. “They kill about 15 people in Japan and 50 in China every year and they have this terrible venom that can affect the liver, the kidneys, the heart. It causes heart problems.”
Although their sting is treatable and “most people survive,” people still should still be aware of the danger.
“The biggest problem with them is that they fly fast,” Siegel said. “The queen hornet can fly up to 20 miles an hour. Imagine trying to catch it. So it’s only a matter of time before it takes root in the United States and then you got to be on the lookout for it.” (RELATED: ‘Fear Is The Problem’: Stanford’s Dr. Scott Atlas Defends Reopening Stance Despite Rising Coronavirus Numbers)
Siegel told Tucker that multiple stings require immediate treatment.
“I don’t want to scare anyone — it’s only starting to take root here — but we’ve got to nip it in the bud before it becomes an even bigger problem and destroys our bees,” Siegel concluded. “Our bees pollinate flowers, plants. We need our bees.”