thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Dallas Cowboys Lose After Horrific Offensive Pass Interference Call On Michael Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night after one of the worst calls in NFL history .
Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup was flagged for offensive pass interference late in the game , and the flag called back a 47-yard gain that put Dallas in range to tie the score .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Of all the bad calls we ’ ve ever seen , this one is right near the top .
Watch this mind-boggling call below .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuse for a call that bad .
There ’ s just not .
In what fantasyland is that offensive pass interference ?
They barely touched each other .
If that ’ s how we ’ re going to play football , then just take the flags off and put pads on .
That ’ s not even a tough no-call to make .
It ’ s not interference on either player .
They ’ re just playing football , but it ’ s damn sure not offensive PI .
That much is crystal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Cowboys fan , and I feel bad for them after that joke of a whistle .
Do better , refs .
Do much better .

The Dallas Cowboys lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night after one of the worst calls in NFL history.
Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup was flagged for offensive pass interference late in the game, and the flag called back a 47-yard gain that put Dallas in range to tie the score. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Of all the bad calls we’ve ever seen, this one is right near the top. Watch this mind-boggling call below.
The game-changing OPI call on Michael Gallup that negated a MASSIVE pickup pic.twitter.com/MjqBh4KNer — Tom Downey (@WhatGoingDowney) September 14, 2020
Folks, there’s simply no excuse for a call that bad. There’s just not. In what fantasyland is that offensive pass interference?
They barely touched each other. If that’s how we’re going to play football, then just take the pads off and put flags on.
This offensive pass interference call on Michael Gallup negated a 47-yard gain that would’ve put the Cowboys in range for a game-tying FG. pic.twitter.com/Ebafc7ealj — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 14, 2020
That’s not even a tough no-call to make. It’s not interference on either player. They’re just playing football, but it’s damn sure not offensive PI. That much is crystal clear.
I’m not even a Cowboys fan, and I feel bad for them after that joke of a whistle.
Do better, refs. Do much better.


thedailycaller--2020-09-15--North Carolina Democratic Senate Candidate Appears To Stifle A Laugh When Thom Tillis Mentions Polic

North Carolina Democratic Senate Candidate Appears To Stifle A Laugh When Thom Tillis Mentions Police Officers Shot In LA

Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham appeared to laugh during a debate when Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis brought up two police officers who were ambushed and shot in Los Angeles .
Tillis and Cunningham were debating Monday in the first of three scheduled debates in a close U.S. Senate race in the swing state .
Cunningham ’ s seeming reaction to Tillis bringing up the shootings was clipped and posted to Twitter by National Republican Senatorial Committee press secretary Joanna Rodriguez .
“ You saw the reports of the two shootings in Los Angeles over the weekend .
Two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now go to the hospital and say , ‘ I hope you die.
’ We just a law enforcement in the western part of the state die , ” Tillis said as Cunningham appeared to stifle a laugh .
Protesters chanted , “ We hope they die ” at the entrance to a Los Angeles County emergency room Sunday morning after two officers , a 31-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man , were ambushed and shot while sitting in their police vehicle .
( RELATED : Jake Tapper Asks Los Angeles Mayor About @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hope They Die ’ ) Cunningham , a corporate attorney , is also an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves .
He currently holds a narrow edge over Tillis in polling .
Cunningham ’ s campaign did not respond to the Daily Caller ’ s request for comment before press time .

Democratic Senate candidate Cal Cunningham appeared to stifle a laugh during a debate when Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis brought up two police officers who were ambushed and shot in Los Angeles.
Tillis and Cunningham were debating Monday in the first of three scheduled debates in a close U.S. Senate race in the swing state.
Cunningham’s seeming reaction to Tillis bringing up the shootings was clipped and posted to Twitter by National Republican Senatorial Committee press secretary Joanna Rodriguez.
Here’s the moment when Thom Tillis was telling the story of two law enforcement officers ambushed and shot this weekend. And Cal Cunningham laughed. #NCsen pic.twitter.com/9z6pWqVxXq — Joanna Rodriguez (@joannamrod) September 15, 2020
“You saw the reports of the two shootings in Los Angeles over the weekend. Two people ambushed by somebody. These protesters now go to the hospital and say, ‘I hope you die.’ We just a law enforcement in the western part of the state die,” Tillis said as Cunningham appeared to stifle a laugh before frowning and shaking his head.
Protesters chanted, “We hope they die” at the entrance to a Los Angeles County emergency room Sunday morning after two officers, a 31-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, were ambushed and shot while sitting in their police vehicle. (RELATED: Jake Tapper Asks Los Angeles Mayor About Deputies Shot And Protesters Shouting ‘We Hope They Die’)
Update: The gunman walked up on the deputies and opened fire without warning or provocation. pic.twitter.com/cBQjyKkoxJ — LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 13, 2020
Cunningham, a corporate attorney, is also an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves. He currently holds a narrow edge over Tillis in polling.
Cunningham’s campaign did not respond to the Daily Caller’s request for comment before press time.


thedailycaller--2020-09-15--Man Sleeping In His Backyard Gets Quite The Surprise When Bear Wakes Him Up

A man just taking a little snooze in his backyard in Greenfield , Massachusetts , got quite the surprise when a bear wandered into his backyard and woke him from his nap .
Yes , you read that correctly .
It happened when Matt Bete was napping by his pool when a bear showed up and a Ring camera caught the whole thing , per TMZ in a piece published Monday .
At the start of the clip , we can see just the tip of man ’ s feet in the reclining lounger when all of the sudden a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headed straight for the pool .
( RELATED : ‘ I ’ m Going To Go Ahead And Move Forward ’ : Fox News Reporter Reacts As A Bear Runs Through Live Shot ) The bear then leaned into the water and it was unclear , at first , if he ’ s going for a dip or was just thirsty .
The animal then opted to steal a drink of water from the pool .
The bear seemed to be thinking about leaving after his drink when he apparently saw or caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slowly over to the sleeping man .
The bear started sniffing around the guy ’ s feet before he started to paw at the man ’ s foot and it appears that then woke him up .
It definitely looked like the bear was surprised to see the man and so he took off running , but not completely .
We then see Bete pull out his phone and start taking pictures of the black bear who slowly wanders back into the yard for his photo op before he finally takes off .

A man just taking a little snooze in his backyard in Greenfield, Massachusetts, got quite the surprise when a bear wandered into his backyard and woke him from his nap.
Yes, you read that correctly. It happened when Matt Bete was napping by his pool when a bear showed up. A Ring camera caught the whole thing, per TMZ in a piece published Monday.
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At the start of the clip, we can see just the tip of man’s feet in the reclining lounger. All of the sudden, a black bear appeared in his backyard and headed straight for the pool. (RELATED: ‘I’m Going To Go Ahead And Move Forward’: Fox News Reporter Reacts As A Bear Runs Through Live Shot)
The bear then leaned into the water and it was unclear, at first, if he’s going for a dip or was just thirsty. The animal then opted to steal a drink of water from the pool.
The bear seemed to be thinking about leaving after his drink when he apparently saw or caught a whiff of something as he walked slowly over to the sleeping man.
The bear started sniffing around the guy’s feet before he started to paw at the man’s foot and it appears that then woke him up.
It definitely looked like the bear was surprised to see the man and so he took off running, but not completely.
We then see Bete pull out his phone and start taking pictures of the black bear who slowly wanders back into the yard for his photo op before he finally takes off.
Insane!


thedailycaller--2020-09-15--Sen Hawley Wants TikTok Deal With Oracle Rejected, Says Move Allows For China’s Control Over The App

Sen. Josh Hawley called on the Trump administration Monday to reject the partnership proposal Oracle reached with TikTok .
The Missouri Republican argued in a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that the partnership won ’ t prohibit the Chinese Communist Party from controlling the app .
Hawley said the Treasury Department ’ s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States , which is responsible for approving or rejecting the deal , should reject anything other than a complete break from China .
“ [ A ] n ongoing ‘ partnership ’ that allows for anything other than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential Chinese Communist Party control is completely unacceptable , and flatly inconsistent with the President ’ s Executive Order of August 6 , ” Hawley wrote after suggesting the app might have to undergo a ban if ByteDance does not find a buyer .
( RELATED : Here ’ s Why Tech Experts Believe TikTok Deal With Big Trump Tech Ally Won ’ t Solve Security Problems ) Details about the partnership between Oracle and TikTok are unknown , and its unclear whether the agreement includes a transfer of TikTok ’ s algorithms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules in August , which reportedly restricts the sale of technologies such as TikTok ’ s recommendation algorithm .
Many lawmakers and American officials believe the app is a threat to national security through its collection of user data .
“ ByteDance , as TikTok ’ s parent company , will continue to be subject to Chinese laws that put Americans ’ data at risk , ” Hawley wrote .
“ That is precisely the problem that the President ’ s action sought to solve , and it is that same problem that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ In short , the proposal violates the President ’ s executive order , ” he continued .
President Donald Trump signed a pair of executive orders Aug. 6 prohibiting individuals from communicating with ByteDance after 45 days .
The orders barred “ any transaction by any person , or with respect to any property , subject to the jurisdiction of the United States , ” with ByteDance and Tencent Holdings , the parent company of WeChat Trump suggested on Aug. 3 that he is amenable to the idea of Microsoft purchasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the acquisition comes by Sept. 15 .
Twitter has also reportedly expressed an interest about a possible combination .
Trump also said a portion of profits from a potential sale should go to the United States Treasury .
Oracle ’ s co-founder , Larry Ellison , reportedly hosted a fundraiser for the president in February and told Forbes in April that he supports Trump and hopes he does well .
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Sen. Josh Hawley called on the Trump administration Monday to reject the partnership proposal Oracle reached with TikTok.
The Missouri Republican argued in a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that the partnership won’t prohibit the Chinese Communist Party from controlling the app. Hawley said the Treasury Department’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, which is responsible for approving or rejecting the deal, should reject anything other than a complete break from China.
“[A]n ongoing ‘partnership’ that allows for anything other than the full emancipation of the TikTok software from potential Chinese Communist Party control is completely unacceptable, and flatly inconsistent with the President’s Executive Order of August 6,” Hawley wrote after suggesting the app might have to undergo a ban if ByteDance does not find a buyer. (RELATED: Here’s Why Tech Experts Believe TikTok Deal With Big Trump Tech Ally Won’t Solve Security Problems)
Details about the partnership between Oracle and TikTok are unknown, and its unclear whether the agreement includes a transfer of TikTok’s algorithms. China amended laws governing export control rules in August, which reportedly restricts the sale of technologies such as TikTok’s recommendation algorithm.
Many lawmakers and American officials believe the app is a threat to national security through its collection of user data.
“ByteDance, as TikTok’s parent company, will continue to be subject to Chinese laws that put Americans’ data at risk,” Hawley wrote. “That is precisely the problem that the President’s action sought to solve, and it is that same problem that the proposed Oracle partnership leaves fully intact.”
“In short, the proposal violates the President’s executive order,” he continued.
President Donald Trump signed a pair of executive orders Aug. 6 prohibiting individuals from communicating with ByteDance after 45 days. The orders barred “any transaction by any person, or with respect to any property, subject to the jurisdiction of the United States,” with ByteDance and Tencent Holdings, the parent company of WeChat
Trump suggested on Aug. 3 that he is amenable to the idea of Microsoft purchasing the upstart Chinese company, so long as the acquisition comes by Sept. 15. Twitter has also reportedly expressed an interest about a possible combination.
Trump also said a portion of profits from a potential sale should go to the United States Treasury.
Oracle’s co-founder, Larry Ellison, reportedly hosted a fundraiser for the president in February and told Forbes in April that he supports Trump and hopes he does well.
Neither the Treasury Department nor the White House responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-15--Detroit Police Chief James Craig Blasts Ed Markey For Suggesting Police Shouldn’t Have ‘Weapons Of W

Detroit Police Chief James Craig Blasts Ed Markey For Suggesting Police Shouldn’t Have ‘Weapons Of War’

Detroit Police Chief James Craig blasted Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey during a Monday night appearance on “ The Story ” for suggesting that police officers be disarmed .
“ Portland police routinely attack peaceful protestors with brute force , ” Markey tweeted Monday .
“ We must disarm these officers , and every other police department in America , of weapons of war , and enact a nationwide ban on tear gas , rubber and plastic bullets , and bean bag rounds.
” Craig told anchor Martha MacCallum that the notion was “ absolutely ridiculous.
” “ When are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ criminals ?
” Craig asked .
“ I ’ ve been on the record .
I support law-abiding citizens to be armed .
But criminals ?
” Craig criticized media for calling demonstrators who attack police officers “ peaceful protesters.
” “ So I guess when you ’ re throwing Molotov cocktails , railroad spikes , other projectiles , you ’ re using green lasers , I guess that constitutes being peaceful , ” he said sarcastically before insisting his department has “ never tried to stop folks from their right to free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asks Los Angeles Mayor About Deputies Shot And Protesters Shouting ‘ We Hope They Die ’ ) “ We ’ ve been dealing with this for an excess of 100 days , ” Craig said of ongoing protests .
“ Six instances where we ’ ve had to use force because they were either attacking us or they resisted a lawful arrest .
Enough is enough .
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Detroit Police Chief James Craig blasted Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey during a Monday night appearance on “The Story” for suggesting that police officers be disarmed.
“Portland police routinely attack peaceful protestors with brute force,” Markey tweeted Monday. “We must disarm these officers, and every other police department in America, of weapons of war, and enact a nationwide ban on tear gas, rubber and plastic bullets, and bean bag rounds.”
Portland police routinely attack peaceful protestors with brute force. We must disarm these officers, and every other police department in America, of weapons of war, and enact a nationwide ban on tear gas, rubber and plastic bullets, and bean bag rounds. https://t.co/PDZcjhmSLB — Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) September 14, 2020
Craig told anchor Martha MacCallum that the notion was “absolutely ridiculous.”
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“When are we going to start talking about disarming criminals?” Craig asked. “I’ve been on the record. I support law-abiding citizens to be armed. But criminals?”
Craig criticized media for calling demonstrators who attack police officers “peaceful protesters.”
“So I guess when you’re throwing Molotov cocktails, railroad spikes, other projectiles, you’re using green lasers, I guess that constitutes being peaceful,” he said sarcastically before insisting his department has “never tried to stop folks from their right to free speech.” (RELATED: Jake Tapper Asks Los Angeles Mayor About Deputies Shot And Protesters Shouting ‘We Hope They Die’)
“We’ve been dealing with this for an excess of 100 days,” Craig said of ongoing protests. “Six instances where we’ve had to use force because they were either attacking us or they resisted a lawful arrest. Enough is enough.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-15--FBI Investigating Netflix ‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris For Allegedly Soliciting Sex, Photos From Minors

FBI Investigating Netflix ‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris For Allegedly Soliciting Sex, Photos From Minors, Report Says

Netflix ’ s “ Cheer ” star Jerry Harris is under an FBI investigation for allegedly soliciting explicit photos and sex from minors , according to a report from USA Today .
FBI agents searched Harris ’ Illinois home Monday afternoon with a search warrant as part of the investigation , USA Today reported .
“ The FBI is conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity in the area , ” FBI special agent and public affairs officer Siobhan Johnson told USA Today .
21-year-old Harris is a professional cheerleader who rose to fame after being featured in Netflix ’ s “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Navarro College cheerleaders in their journey to winning a national title .
( RELATED : Netflix ’ s ‘ Cuties ’ Sexualizes Children , Says National Center On Sexual Exploitation , Parents Television Council ) The investigation kicked off after allegations were reported to police by Varsity Brands , a private company that handles uniform sales to major cheerleading competitions , according to the report .
Varsity ’ s chief legal officer , Burton Brillhart , said in a letter to police in Florida and Texas dated Aug. 1 that the company was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” allegations against Harris .
“ As a result of the recent allegation , we have barred this person from having any affiliation with Varsity Brands or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates , now and in the future , ” he wrote , according to USA Today .
Brillhart shared two screenshots with law enforcement detailing the allegations .
In one screenshot of a Snapchat message , Harris ’ face is allegedly shown with a message reading “ Would you ever want to ****.
” Another screenshot of text messages from 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” writing “ Hey btw I found a place for us to do stuff it ’ s actually pretty good haha.
” Harris has not been charged as of yet , according to the report .
“ We categorically dispute the claims made against Jerry Harris , which are alleged to have occurred when he was a teenager , ” a spokesperson for Harris told Variety in a statement .
“ We are confident that when the investigation is completed the true facts will be revealed.
” This isn ’ t the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire for sexual assault allegations .
Multiple women have accused Netflix comedian and actor Chris D ’ Elia of sexual harassment , although D ’ Elia has denied the allegations .

Netflix’s “Cheer” star Jerry Harris is under an FBI investigation for allegedly soliciting explicit photos and sex from minors, according to a report from USA Today.
FBI agents searched Harris’ Illinois home Monday afternoon with a search warrant as part of the investigation, USA Today reported.
“The FBI is conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity in the area,” FBI special agent and public affairs officer Siobhan Johnson told USA Today.
21-year-old Harris is a professional cheerleader who rose to fame after being featured in Netflix’s “Cheer” series that followed Texas’ Navarro College cheerleaders in their journey to winning a national title. (RELATED: Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ Sexualizes Children, Says National Center On Sexual Exploitation, Parents Television Council)
The investigation kicked off after allegations were reported to police by Varsity Brands, a private company that handles uniform sales to major cheerleading competitions, according to the report.
Varsity’s chief legal officer, Burton Brillhart, said in a letter to police in Florida and Texas dated Aug. 1 that the company was made aware of “inappropriate sexual conduct” allegations against Harris.
“As a result of the recent allegation, we have barred this person from having any affiliation with Varsity Brands or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, now and in the future,” he wrote, according to USA Today.
Two screenshots shared with law enforcement detailed the allegations. In one screenshot of a Snapchat message, Harris’ face is allegedly shown with a message reading “Would you ever want to ****.”
Another screenshot of text messages from 2019 shows an individual named “jerry harris” writing “Hey btw I found a place for us to do stuff it’s actually pretty good haha.”
Harris has not been charged as of yet, according to the report.
“We categorically dispute the claims made against Jerry Harris, which are alleged to have occurred when he was a teenager,” a spokesperson for Harris told Variety in a statement. “We are confident that when the investigation is completed the true facts will be revealed.”
This isn’t the first time a Netflix star has come under fire for sexual assault allegations. Multiple women have accused Netflix comedian and actor Chris D’Elia of sexual harassment, although D’Elia has denied the allegations.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Supermodel Camille Kostek And Rob Gronkowski Promote Manscaping In New Ad

Supermodel Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski definitely got everyone ’ s attention Monday when their new ad promoting manscaping dropped and it ’ s truly can ’ t-miss !
In the ad shared by the 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model on Instagram for the company Manscaped , Camille appeared to be lounging poolside with long-time boyfriend and former New England Patriots ’ star Rob Gronkowski in the back surrounded by bushes .
The ad then starts with now Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Gronkowski asking Kostek , “ have you seen my balls ?
” ( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t find his balls , ” Camille replied to the camera , before turning to Rob and saying , “ Their behind your overgrown shaggy bushes my love.
” “ It ’ s so thick and bushy I can ’ t see them , ” Gronkowski answered back , before the supermodel begins talking about the benefits of having a Manscaped lawn mower for trimming all of one ’ s “ sensitive parts.
” She then tosses the “ lawn mower ” back to Rob who catches it and finally exclaimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found my balls.
” Clearly having a bit of fun , Kostek captioned her post on social media , “ Thank goodness he found his balls in time for kickoff !
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Now get out onto that field , it ’ s GO TIME BABY !
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@ manscaped .
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Supermodel Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski definitely got everyone’s attention Monday when their new ad promoting manscaping dropped and it’s truly can’t-miss!
In the ad shared by the 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model on Instagram for the company Manscaped, Camille appeared to be lounging poolside with long-time boyfriend and former New England Patriots’ star Rob Gronkowski in the back surrounded by bushes.
The ad then starts with now Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Gronkowski asking Kostek, “have you seen my balls?” (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camille Kostek (@camillekostek) on Sep 13, 2020 at 1:03pm PDT
“Rob can’t find his balls,” Camille replied to the camera, before turning to Rob and saying, “Their behind your overgrown shaggy bushes my love.”
“It’s so thick and bushy I can’t see them,” Gronkowski answered back, before the supermodel begins talking about the benefits of having a Manscaped lawn mower for trimming all of one’s “sensitive parts.”
She then tosses the “lawn mower” back to Rob who catches it and finally exclaimed “Sweet sassy, molassey, I found my balls.”
Clearly having a bit of fun, Kostek captioned her post on social media, “Thank goodness he found his balls in time for kickoff !!!! Now get out onto that field, it’s GO TIME BABY !!!@manscaped.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Scientists At University Of Pittsburgh Isolate Biomolecule That Reportedly Neutralizes Coronavirus

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have reportedly isolated a biomolecule that neutralizes the coronavirus , according to a Monday report .
The molecule , which is a component of an antibody , is the smallest one known to date that “ completely and specifically ” targets the virus that causes a coronavirus infection , a report published in the journal Cell said according to KDKA News .
A full-sized antibody is 10 times bigger than the isolated molecule , according to the report .
( RELATED : AstraZeneca Is Pausing Studies On Their Coronavirus Vaccine After Individual Experienced Severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ab8 , has been created using the biomolecule .
Scientists hope that the new drug can be used for both treatment and prevention of coronavirus , saying that it has been “ highly effective ” at both treatment and prevention of the virus in mice and hamsters .
“ Ab8 not only has potential as therapy for COVID-19 , but it also could be used to keep people from getting SARS-CoV-2 infections , ” the report ’ s co-author , John Mellors M.D.
, said in a press release .
Mellors is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Diseases at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center .
“ Antibodies of larger size have worked against other infectious diseases and have been well-tolerated , giving us hope that it could be an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19 and for protection of those who have never had the infection and are not immune , ” Mellors added .
Scientists were able to find the molecule by “ fishing ” with a coronavirus molecule in a pool of over 100 billion potential candidates , the press release said .
The report comes as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coronavirus vaccine .
President Donald Trump has said that the United States could have a vaccine by October .

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have reportedly isolated a biomolecule that neutralizes the coronavirus, according to a Monday report.
The molecule, which is a component of an antibody, is the smallest one known to date that “completely and specifically” targets the virus that causes a coronavirus infection, a report published in the journal Cell said according to KDKA News. A full-sized antibody is 10 times bigger than the isolated molecule, according to the report. (RELATED: AstraZeneca Is Pausing Studies On Their Coronavirus Vaccine After Individual Experienced Severe Symptoms)
#BREAKING NEWS: Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh discovered a biomolecule that may neutralize the coronavirus. https://t.co/wDeekFU8HH — KDKA (@KDKA) September 14, 2020
A new drug, called Ab8, has been created using the biomolecule. Scientists hope that the new drug can be used for both treatment and prevention of coronavirus, saying that it has been “highly effective” at both treatment and prevention of the virus in mice and hamsters.
“Ab8 not only has potential as therapy for COVID-19, but it also could be used to keep people from getting SARS-CoV-2 infections,” the report’s co-author, John Mellors M.D., said in a press release. Mellors is also the chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
“Antibodies of larger size have worked against other infectious diseases and have been well-tolerated, giving us hope that it could be an effective treatment for patients with COVID-19 and for protection of those who have never had the infection and are not immune,” Mellors added.
Scientists were able to find the molecule by “fishing” with a coronavirus molecule in a pool of over 100 billion potential candidates, the press release said.
The report comes as countries are racing to try and find a coronavirus vaccine. President Donald Trump has said that the United States could have a vaccine by October.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Two Hospitalized During Sacramento Anti-Trump Protest

Protesters in Sacramento , California were seen blocking traffic and jumping on police cars at a protest ahead of President Donald Trump ’ s visit Monday .
Two were hospitalized and several more were injured after one was thrown off the hood of a police car and others were hit by a car trying to pass the crowd , according to multiple reports .
A crowd of Trump supporters and a crowd of anti-Trump protesters gathered in the street , according to NBC Bay Area reporter Jodi Hernandez .
( RELATED : Protesters March Through New York City , Six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed a protester jumping on the hood of a police car and attempting to climb up the windshield as the crowd surrounded the car .
When the police officer began driving away , the protester was thrown off and was seen lying on the pavement .
A Sacramento Bee reporter said that the person who jumped on the police car was taken away in an ambulance after the incident .
A car reportedly hit two people who were standing in the street , according to KCRA3 News .
One person was taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care of by people in the crowd and was later seen standing up , according to the report .
The car ’ s window was broken during the incident .
“ We ’ ve had all kind of Trump supporters coming through , running us over , hitting us with their cars , ” a protester told the Sacramento Bee .
“ … We surround the cars , we get near the cars asking them to leave .
They won ’ t leave , and next thing you know , they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the protester said .
The protests occurred during President Trump ’ s visit to California , where massive wildfires have devastated the area .

Protesters in Sacramento, California were seen blocking traffic and jumping on police cars at a protest ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit Monday.
Two were hospitalized and several more were injured after one was thrown off the hood of a police car and others were hit by a car trying to pass the crowd, according to multiple reports.
A crowd of Trump supporters and a crowd of anti-Trump protesters gathered in the street, according to NBC Bay Area reporter Jodi Hernandez. (RELATED: Protesters March Through New York City, Six Arrested In Scuffle With NYPD)
President Trump’s visit has brought out supporters and protesters. Demonstrators currently in the middle of Watt Ave. pic.twitter.com/eChhcxy5Hu — Jodi Hernandez (@JodiHernandezTV) September 14, 2020
Footage showed a protester jumping on the hood of a police car and attempting to climb up the windshield as the crowd surrounded the car. When the police officer began driving away, the protester was thrown off and was seen lying on the pavement.
Our camera was rolling when anti- Trump protestors surrounded a CHP patrol car. One person climbed on the hood and the officer drove forward. Two people were injured…one was taken to hospital. The crowd had gathered to protest the President as he visited Sacramento pic.twitter.com/5iZFjXGglz — Jodi Hernandez (@JodiHernandezTV) September 14, 2020
A Sacramento Bee reporter said that the person who jumped on the police car was taken away in an ambulance after the incident.
A car reportedly hit two people who were standing in the street, according to KCRA3 News. One person was taken to the hospital and the other was taken care of by people in the crowd and was later seen standing up, according to the report. The car’s window was broken during the incident.
“We’ve had all kind of Trump supporters coming through, running us over, hitting us with their cars,” a protester told the Sacramento Bee. “… We surround the cars, we get near the cars asking them to leave. They won’t leave, and next thing you know, they’re starting to drive through the crowd,” the protester said.
The protests occurred during President Trump’s visit to California, where massive wildfires have devastated the area.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Warren G. Harding’s Grandson Asks Ohio Court To Exhume Former President’s Body

Former President Warren G. Harding ’ s grandson is asking an Ohio court to exhume his grandfather ’ s body .
James Blaesing said he is seeking to exhume Harding ’ s body to confirm his relationship to the 29th president through DNA testing , according to the Associated Press ( AP ) .
Blaesing ’ s mother , Elizabeth Ann Blaesing , is the child of Harding and his longtime lover , Nan Britton .
Blaesing is seeking recognition for his mother in Harding ’ s new presidential center in Marion , Ohio .
Blaesing said he deserves to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s story and his grandmother ’ s story included within the hallowed halls and museums in this town , ” according to the AP .
Blaesing discovered his relation to Harding when he took a DNA test from Ancestry.com and matched with two of Harding ’ s relatives .
After the test , his mother discovered she was Harding ’ s only child .
( RELATED : Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Presidential Sex Affairs But Were Afraid to Ask ) He is disappointed the new museum is not taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I did the test and we brought it to the public in 2015 .
It ’ s now 2020 and no one has asked me one thing , ” he told the AP .
“ I ’ m not a part of anything .
Nothing .
My brothers , myself , no one .
We ’ re invisible .
They ’ re treating us just like they treated my grandmother.
” Other members of the Harding family argue that the knowledge that Blaesing ’ s mother was Harding ’ s daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ center has already announced that it would include information on Britton and Blaesing .
“ Sadly , widespread , public recognition and acceptance by the descendants , historians , and biographers ( and Mr. Blaesing himself ) that Mr. Blaesing is President Harding ’ s grandson is not enough for him , ” relatives said according to the AP .
The Ohio History Connection is the nonprofit organization in charge of Harding ’ s memorial .
The nonprofit won ’ t take sides in the family disagreement .
The new museum plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harding and Blaesing , said the nonprofit spokesperson Emmy Beach .
The coronavirus pandemic has put renovations for the new presidential center on hold .

Former President Warren G. Harding’s grandson is asking an Ohio court to exhume his grandfather’s body.
James Blaesing said he is seeking to exhume Harding’s body to confirm his relationship to the 29th president through DNA testing, according to the Associated Press (AP).
Blaesing’s mother, Elizabeth Ann Blaesing, is the child of Harding and his longtime lover, Nan Britton. Blaesing is seeking recognition for his mother in Harding’s new presidential center in Marion, Ohio.
Blaesing said he deserves to “have his story, his mother’s story and his grandmother’s story included within the hallowed halls and museums in this town,” according to the AP.
Blaesing discovered his relation to Harding when he took a DNA test from Ancestry.com and matched with two of Harding’s relatives. After the test, his mother discovered she was Harding’s only child. (RELATED: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Presidential Sex Affairs But Were Afraid to Ask)
He is disappointed the new museum is not taking more of an interest in his mother.
“I did the test and we brought it to the public in 2015. It’s now 2020 and no one has asked me one thing,” he told the AP. “I’m not a part of anything. Nothing. My brothers, myself, no one. We’re invisible. They’re treating us just like they treated my grandmother.”
Other members of the Harding family argue that the knowledge that Blaesing’s mother was Harding’s daughter is widespread and that the new presidential center has already announced that it would include information on Britton and Blaesing.
“Sadly, widespread, public recognition and acceptance by the descendants, historians, and biographers (and Mr. Blaesing himself) that Mr. Blaesing is President Harding’s grandson is not enough for him,” relatives said according to the AP.
The Ohio History Connection is the nonprofit organization in charge of Harding’s memorial. The nonprofit won’t take sides in the family disagreement. The new museum plans to have a designated area on Britton, Harding and Blaesing, said the nonprofit spokesperson Emmy Beach.
The coronavirus pandemic has put renovations for the new presidential center on hold.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Rochester Mayor Fires Police Chief Over Death Of Daniel Prude

Rochester , New York Mayor Lovely Warren said Monday that she fired police chief Le ’ Ron Singletary in the wake of the death of Daniel Prude , the Associated Press reported .
Singletary announced his retirement last week but said he would stay in his role until the end of the month , according to the Associated Press .
Warren also suspended without pay Corporation Counsel Tim Curtin and Communications Director Justin Roj for 30 days .
( RELATED ) : ‘ An Attempt To Destroy My Character ’ : Rochester Police Chief , Staff Resign Amid Daniel Prude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown what so many have suspected , that we have a pervasive problem in the Rochester Police Department , ” Warren said , per the Associated Press .
“ One that views everything through the eyes of the badge and not the citizens we serve .
It shows that Mr. Prude ’ s death was not taken as seriously as it should have been by those who reviewed the case throughout city government at every level , ” she added .
Prude was taken off life support a week after police placed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him down for nearly two minutes causing him to stop breathing .
Police body cam footage led to two weeks of protests in Rochester , AP reported .
Roj said he was not aware of what happened to Prude while in police custody until Aug. 4 , according to AP .

Rochester, New York Mayor Lovely Warren said Monday that she fired police chief Le’Ron Singletary in the wake of the death of Daniel Prude, the Associated Press reported.
Singletary announced his retirement last week but said he would stay in his role until the end of the month, according to the Associated Press. Warren also suspended without pay Corporation Counsel Tim Curtin and Communications Director Justin Roj for 30 days. (RELATED): ‘An Attempt To Destroy My Character’: Rochester Police Chief, Staff Resign Amid Daniel Prude Protests)
BREAKING: Rochester, N.Y., mayor ousts police chief, suspends city’s top lawyer over Daniel Prude’s suffocation death. Mayor Lovely Warren says an initial investigation found the police department did not take Prude’s death in March seriously. https://t.co/HJnwdaV80p — The Associated Press (@AP) September 14, 2020
“This initial look has shown what so many have suspected, that we have a pervasive problem in the Rochester Police Department,” Warren said, per the Associated Press.
“One that views everything through the eyes of the badge and not the citizens we serve. It shows that Mr. Prude’s death was not taken as seriously as it should have been by those who reviewed the case throughout city government at every level,” she added.
Prude was taken off life support a week after police placed a spit hood over his head and held him down for nearly two minutes causing him to stop breathing. Police body cam footage led to two weeks of protests in Rochester, AP reported.
My statement regarding Mayor Warren’s actions today: pic.twitter.com/0w0QUE1WOi — Justin Roj (@JustinRoj) September 14, 2020
Roj said he was not aware of what happened to Prude while in police custody until Aug. 4, according to AP.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Ivanka Shines In Gorgeous White Top And Floral Skirt Combo In North Carolina

Ivanka Trump definitely turned heads Monday when she stepped out in a gorgeous top and skirt combo during her trip to North Carolina for an event campaigning for the reelection of President Donald Trump .
The first daughter looked just as stunning as ever wearing a white button-up top that she paired with a vanilla skirt with a red floral print throughout that went down past her knees .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) She completed the terrific look with loose hair and white high heel sandals .
To say she looked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress At Reception During UN General Assembly [ PHOTOS ] ) “ Back in North Carolina today , campaigning for @ RealDonaldTrump , ” Ivanka captioned her post on Instagram , along with a few photos from the day ’ s events in Wilmington .
“ The Tar Heel State ’ s Motto , ‘ To Be , Rather than to Seem ’ underscores the choice Americans will make in this election , ” she added .
“ Will we vote for an empty vessel who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of his party demands or a leader with strong convictions who refuses to surrender his beliefs to score points with the political elite ?
” “ President Trump has delivered for hardworking American families in North Carolina and across the nation .
He has kept his promises and increased funding for our military , fostered peace in the Middle East and is bringing home our troops , cut taxes for hardworking families , and delivered USMCA for American workers and farmers .
He will continue to fight for North Carolinians , and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
” the first daughter continued .
It comes after Ivanka got everyone ’ s attention when she showed up in Michigan earlier this month in a jaw-dropping sleeveless white pantsuit .
The first daughter visited the General Motors Technical Learning University in Warren .
During the trip , she toured the facility and met with apprentices and employees on the campus , per a White House press release .
Ivanka ’ s fashion sense has always been on point as has been noted numerous times .
Check out some of those unforgettable @ @ @ @ @ @

Ivanka Trump definitely turned heads Monday when she stepped out in a gorgeous top and skirt combo during her trip to North Carolina for a campaign event for her father, President Donald Trump.
The first daughter looked just as stunning as ever wearing a white button-up top that she paired with a vanilla skirt with a red floral print throughout that went down past her knees. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
She completed the terrific look with loose hair and white high heel sandals.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) on Sep 14, 2020 at 11:53am PDT
To say she looked perfect would be a serious understatement. (RELATED: Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress At Reception During UN General Assembly [PHOTOS])
“Back in North Carolina today, campaigning for @RealDonaldTrump,” Ivanka captioned her post on Instagram, along with a few photos from the day’s events in Wilmington.
“The Tar Heel State’s Motto, ‘To Be, Rather than to Seem’ underscores the choice Americans will make in this election,” she added. “Will we vote for an empty vessel who does whatever the media and the fringe of his party demands or a leader with strong convictions who refuses to surrender his beliefs to score points with the political elite?”
Ivanka Trump is heading to Wilmington on Monday for a fireside chat as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign. https://t.co/6patWDRnXI — WECT News (@wectnews) September 12, 2020
“President Trump has delivered for hardworking American families in North Carolina and across the nation. He has kept his promises and increased funding for our military, fostered peace in the Middle East and is bringing home our troops, cut taxes for hardworking families, and delivered USMCA for American workers and farmers. He will continue to fight for North Carolinians, and all Americans, for the next four years!” the first daughter continued.
It comes after Ivanka got everyone’s attention when she showed up in Michigan earlier this month in a jaw-dropping sleeveless white pantsuit.
@IvankaTrump visits @GM’s Technical Learning University in Warren, MI She was hosted by CEO Mary Barra and was joined by Deputy Secretary of @CommerceGov Karen Dunn Kelley pic.twitter.com/WQYuazJpsa — Carolina Hurley (@CLH45) September 2, 2020
The first daughter visited the General Motors Technical Learning University in Warren. During the trip, she toured the facility and met with apprentices and employees on the campus, per a White House press release.
Ivanka’s fashion sense has always been on point as has been noted numerous times. Check out some of those unforgettable looks throughout the years here.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--US Freezes Imports On Goods Made By Uighur Forced Labor In Chinese ‘Re-Education’ Camps In Xinjiang

The United States blocked four companies and a manufacturing facility located in China ’ s Xinjiang region Monday from shipping any of their products to the U.S. because of their suspected use of forced labor .
U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) issued five “ Withhold Release Orders ” ( WRO ) on imports from companies that produce cotton , clothing and computer parts in the Xinjiang region of China , according to the Associated Press ( AP ) .
CBP said the Chinese government engages in “ systemic human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an official statement .
“ By taking this action , DHS is combating illegal and inhumane forced labor , a type of modern slavery , used to make goods that the Chinese government then tries to import into the United States , ” acting Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said , per the CBP statement .
CBP said the freeze was implemented to combat “ inhumane and exploitative practices of forced labor in U.S. supply chains.
” CBP said their data indicates the “ re-education ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced labor to numerous companies .
“ It is a concentration camp , a place where religious and ethnic minorities are subject to abuse and forced to work in heinous conditions with no recourse and no freedom , ” Cuccinelli said , according to the AP .
“ This is modern day slavery.
” Since 2016 the CBP has issued more than a dozen WROs to Chinese companies .
The United States bans imports of goods that are produced wholly or in part by any foreign country that uses forced labor , convict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Tariff Act of 1930 .
China ’ s “ re-education ” camps have been revealed to be camps where Uighur Muslims are forced to work in factories while being indoctrinated with ideological and behavioral reeducation .
( RELATED : Here ’ s How China Is Treating People In Its Concentration Camps ) An investigation found that China has been forcing Uighur Muslims in China to undergo forced abortions , birth control , mass detentions and imprisonment .
China blames Uighur Muslims for terrorist attacks and links them to religious extremist groups , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the atheist Communist Party , according to The Wall Street Journal .

The United States blocked four companies and a manufacturing facility located in China’s Xinjiang region Monday from shipping any of their products to the U.S. because of their suspected use of forced labor.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued five “Withhold Release Orders” (WRO) on imports from companies that produce cotton, clothing and computer parts in the Xinjiang region of China, according to the Associated Press (AP). CBP said the Chinese government engages in “systemic human rights abuses against the Uyghur people and other ethnic and religious minorities,” according to an official statement.
“By taking this action, DHS is combating illegal and inhumane forced labor, a type of modern slavery, used to make goods that the Chinese government then tries to import into the United States,” acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said, per the CBP statement.
CBP said the freeze was implemented to combat “inhumane and exploitative practices of forced labor in U.S. supply chains.” CBP said their data indicates the “re-education” internment camps are actually used to provide forced labor to numerous companies.
“It is a concentration camp, a place where religious and ethnic minorities are subject to abuse and forced to work in heinous conditions with no recourse and no freedom,” Cuccinelli said, according to the AP. “This is modern day slavery.”
Since 2016 the CBP has issued more than a dozen WROs to Chinese companies.
The United States bans imports of goods that are produced wholly or in part by any foreign country that uses forced labor, convict labor and child labor as part of the Tariff Act of 1930.
China’s “re-education” camps have been revealed to be camps where Uighur Muslims are forced to work in factories while being indoctrinated with ideological and behavioral reeducation. (RELATED: Here’s How China Is Treating People In Its Concentration Camps)
An investigation found that China has been forcing Uighur Muslims in China to undergo forced abortions, birth control, mass detentions and imprisonment.
China blames Uighur Muslims for terrorist attacks and links them to religious extremist groups, causing a huge divide between Uighurs and the atheist Communist Party, according to The Wall Street Journal.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Axios Deletes Tweet Linking Criticism Of Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ To QAnon Conspiracy

Axios deleted a tweet Monday that linked Republican criticism of Netflix ’ s movie “ Cuties ” to the QAnon conspiracy movement .
“ GOP politicians are jumpstarting a Netflix boycott in response to the film ‘ Cuties , ’ which denounces the hyper-sexualization of young girls on social media , ” the tweet said .
“ Their stance is linked to a child sex trafficking conspiracy theory central to the QAnon movement.
” ( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : GOP Lawmakers Call On Justice Department To Take Legal Action Against Netflix For Sexualizing Children ) Axios also updated the story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ Cuties ” to QAnon conspiracy theories focusing on child sex trafficking .
The story appeared under the headline “ Netflix faces its QAnon moment as lawmakers push to investigate ‘ Cuties . '
” Many theories in the QAnon movement involve the idea that the world is run by pedophiles and satanists that are opposed to President Donald Trump .
The Axios story also said that the Netflix film “ denounces the hyper-sexualization ” of little girls .
A review of the movie by the Daily Caller News Foundation found that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close up shots of little girl ’ s crotches and buttocks , but also shows little girls viewing pornography and discussing sexual acts , and shows one girl photographing her genitalia , among other explicit scenes .
( RELATED : We Watched Netflix ’ s ‘ Cuties ’ So You Don ’ t Have To ) Axios deleted the tweet and updated the story to remove all references to QAnon , adding the editors note : “ This story was updated after publishing to remove references to the QAnon conspiracy theory.
” ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Market And Seduce Children ’ : Child Advocates Condemn Netflix ’ s ‘ Cuties ’ ) The story ’ s new headline reads : “ Republicans target Netflix over ‘ Cuties . '
” Axios did not update the language the publication used to describe the film itself .
The publication did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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Axios deleted a tweet Monday that linked Republican criticism of Netflix’s movie “Cuties” to the QAnon conspiracy movement.
“GOP politicians are jumpstarting a Netflix boycott in response to the film ‘Cuties,’ which denounces the hyper-sexualization of young girls on social media,” the tweet said. “Their stance is linked to a child sex trafficking conspiracy theory central to the QAnon movement.” (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: GOP Lawmakers Call On Justice Department To Take Legal Action Against Netflix For Sexualizing Children)
Axios also updated the story that accompanied the deleted tweet linking criticism of “Cuties” to QAnon conspiracy theories focusing on child sex trafficking. The story appeared under the headline “Netflix faces its QAnon moment as lawmakers push to investigate ‘Cuties.'”
Many theories in the QAnon movement involve the idea that the world is run by pedophiles and satanists that are opposed to President Donald Trump.
The Axios story also said that the Netflix film “denounces the hyper-sexualization” of little girls.
A review of the movie by the Daily Caller News Foundation found that “Cuties” not only includes many close up shots of little girl’s crotches and buttocks, but also shows little girls viewing pornography and discussing sexual acts, and shows one girl photographing her genitalia, among other explicit scenes. (RELATED: We Watched Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ So You Don’t Have To)
Axios deleted the tweet and updated the story to remove all references to QAnon, adding the editors note: “This story was updated after publishing to remove references to the QAnon conspiracy theory.” (RELATED: ‘A Training Film To Market And Seduce Children’: Child Advocates Condemn Netflix’s ‘Cuties’)
The story’s new headline reads: “Republicans target Netflix over ‘Cuties.'” Axios did not update the language the publication used to describe the film itself.
The publication did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Gun Controllers Try To Hide Joe Biden’s Anti-Gun Extremism

With Fall 2020 upon us it is time again for gun control advocates ’ quadrennial tradition – dishonestly attempting to convince voters that a brazenly anti-gun presidential ticket does not pose a threat to gun owners .
This year the deception is again being backed by longtime Massachusetts anti-gun advocate and wealthy businessman John Rosenthal .
Despite both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ’ s advocacy for gun confiscation and a host of other draconian gun measures , in a piece for Newsweek with the farcical title , “ Individual Gun Ownership Is Not at Stake in This Election , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rivate gun ownership for responsible citizens will remain unchanged ” during a Biden presidency .
The piece is in the same vein as others that have lied about the ticket ’ s anti-gun aims .
First , a little background is instructive .
Rosenthal is the founder of Massachusetts-based gun control group Stop Handgun Violence .
Founded in 1994 , the group has worked to make the Bay State ’ s onerous gun control laws even more oppressive .
The organization is best known to the rest of the country for its billboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frequented by those who use Boston ’ s Logan Airport .
At various times the billboard has called for the criminalization of private firearm transfers , a federal ban on commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms , and attacked NRA .
Aimed at an out-of-state audience , the billboard has been used to chastise neighboring New Hampshire , Maine , and Vermont for a perceived lack of gun control and to laud Massachusetts for its comparatively draconian measures .
This tactic is peculiar , as FBI data shows that Maine , Vermont , and New Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S .
These states have enjoyed their peaceful existence without the gun controls Rosenthal demands and while recognizing their residents ’ Right-to-Carry a firearm for self-defense without a permit ( Vermont did criminalize private transfers and impose magazine restrictions in 2018 , but enjoyed a similarly low crime rate prior to these laws ) .
In contrast , Massachusetts has nearly double the violent crime rate of New Hampshire and Vermont and more than triple that of Maine .
Not content to harass the Bay State and its visitors , in 2005 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shooters Association .
The now defunct organization claimed that it was a group of gun owners “ countering years of polarized debate and restoring pride in America ’ s hunting and shooting heritage.
” In truth , the organization was a disguise for gun control activists seeking to undermine support for grassroots pro-gun groups like NRA and pro-gun candidates going into the 2006 and 2008 elections .
When asked whether the AHSA was a front for the gun control lobby , fellow founder and paid expert for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be out there , yes.
” Despite AHSA ’ s call for a less “ polarized debate , ” Rosenthal let his true feelings about NRA and the five million law-abiding gun owners it represents during a January 14 , 2013 interview on the Ed Shultz Radio Show .
Long before a certain state attorney general and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors made such smears fashionable , Rosenthal told Shultz that NRA “ in my mind is a terrorist organization as far as I ’ m concerned.
” Rosenthal ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his decades-long campaign to dupe gun owners .
As noted , in the piece Rosenthal claimed that “ Private gun ownership for responsible citizens will remain unchanged ” during a Biden presidency .
The anti-gun advocate also contended that “ a vote for Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress will… protect gun rights for law-abiding gun owners.
” These are easily disprovable lies .
Biden has made clear that he intends to confiscate commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms .
During an August 5 , 2019 CNN interview , Biden had the following exchange with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confiscation : Cooper : So , to gun owners out there who say well a Biden administration means they are going to come for my guns .
Biden : Bingo !
You ’ re right if you have an assault weapon .
Given Biden ’ s repeated boasts about authoring the 1994 federal ban on commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms , it can be concluded that Biden ’ s definition of an “ assault weapon ” encompasses firearms covered under that legislation – including the AR-15 .
However , Biden has also made clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to an article from the Seattle Times , during a November 2019 private fundraiser in Washington , Biden asked attendees “ Why should we allow people to have military-style weapons including pistols with 9mm bullets and can hold 10 or more rounds ?
” At a campaign even in Londonderry , N.H. in early September , then-presidential candidate Harris told reporters that confiscation of commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms was “ a good idea.
” Elaborating on her support for a compulsory “ buyback ” program , the senator added , “ We have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a lot of details — but I do…We have to take those guns off the streets.
” On the September 16 edition of “ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , ” Harris reiterated her support for gun confiscation .
During a question and answer session , an audience member asked Harris “ Do you believe in the mandatory buyback of quote-unquote assault weapons and whether or not you do , how does that idea not go against fundamentally the Second Amendment ?
The candidate responded “ I do believe that we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she believes Americans ’ Second Amendment rights are for sale , the senator added “ A buyback program is a good idea .
Now we need to do it the right way .
And part of that has to be , you know , buy back and give people their value , the financial value.
” Further demonstrating Harris ’ s commitment to gun confiscation , the candidate called for a “ mandatory buyback program ” during an October 3 MSNBC gun control forum and again during a November interview with NBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed , banning and confiscating commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms would be a major change for responsible citizens .
Underscoring the severity of the change is the fact that the AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America .
Moreover , in targeting 9mm pistols , Biden has called for a ban on one of the most popular firearms in America .
In its annual report on the U.S. firearms industry , Shooting Industry reported that 9mm caliber pistols are the most commonly produced pistol and have been for many years .
In 2017 alone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9mm pistols produced in the U.S. Cumulatively there are tens of millions of 9mm pistols in the hands of law-abiding Americans .
Rosenthal also deceived readers about the state of the U.S. Supreme Court and Second Amendment jurisprudence to push the Biden ticket .
Rosenthal wrote , “ enacting gun safety laws , such as… military-style assault weapon and large-capacity magazine bans , police discretion for licensing and consumer safety manufacturing regulations have been considered reasonable and legal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
” In fact , the U.S. Supreme Court has yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In an effort to suppress legitimate pro-gun concerns about the U.S. Supreme Court , the anti-gun advocate also claimed “ It is well-settled law that private firearm ownership is a right guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
” Consider this passage from a July 2016 interview Ginsburg gave to the New York Times : [ Ginsburg ] mulled whether the court could revisit its 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder , which effectively struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act .
She said she did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The court ’ s 2008 decision in District of Columbia v. Heller , establishing an individual right to own guns , may be another matter , she said .
“ I thought Heller was “ a very bad decision , ” she said , adding that a chance to reconsider it could arise whenever the court considers a challenge to a gun control law .
This was not the first time that Ginsburg shared her desire to overturn Heller .
On December 17 , 2009 , Ginsburg delivered a lecture titled “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harvard Club of Washington , D.C. , a version of which was later published in the Minnesota Law Review .
In the lecture , Ginsburg described Stevens and Breyer ’ s dissents in Heller as “ appealing to the intelligence of a future day.
” Insultingly , Ginsburg listed the – in her view incorrect – Heller decision , which recognized a fundamental right , alongside the notorious Dred Scott v. Sanford decision , which extinguished the rights of African Americans .
Take Ginsburg ’ s word for it – the U.S. Supreme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and bear arms are on the ballot in 2020 .
Rosenthal ’ s piece is so at odds with reality that more is gained from contemplating the reason it was written than its content .
Consider why a presidential ticket and its surrogates would advance such falsehoods .
Attempts to conceal and lie about Biden and Harris ’ s gun control positions are a tacit admission that the public does not want the gun control these candidates pursue .
If such measures have the popularity their backers often pretend they do , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals .
Rather , gun control advocates and politicians understand that they can not succeed if they are forthright with the electorate about their extreme positions .
NRA members and other gun rights advocates are likely already aware of Biden and Harris ’ s radical plans for the Second Amendment and no amount of deception from gun control advocates or the press will divert them from the truth .
However , Second Amendment advocates should work to inform more casual political observers of the singular danger the 2020 Democratic presidential ticket poses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a responsibility to ensure their family , friends , and other liberty-minded individuals do not succumb to Rosenthal and others ’ flagrant misinformation .

With Fall 2020 upon us it is time again for gun control advocates’ quadrennial tradition – dishonestly attempting to convince voters that a brazenly anti-gun presidential ticket does not pose a threat to gun owners. This year the deception is again being backed by longtime Massachusetts anti-gun advocate and wealthy businessman John Rosenthal. Despite both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s advocacy for gun confiscation and a host of other draconian gun measures, in a piece for Newsweek with the farcical title, “Individual Gun Ownership Is Not at Stake in This Election,” Rosenthal claimed “[p]rivate gun ownership for responsible citizens will remain unchanged” during a Biden presidency. The piece is in the same vein as others that have lied about the ticket’s anti-gun aims.
First, a little background is instructive. Rosenthal is the founder of Massachusetts-based gun control group Stop Handgun Violence. Founded in 1994, the group has worked to make the Bay State’s onerous gun control laws even more oppressive.
The organization is best known to the rest of the country for its billboard along a stretch of the Massachusetts Turnpike frequented by those who use Boston’s Logan Airport. At various times the billboard has called for the criminalization of private firearm transfers, a federal ban on commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms, and attacked NRA.
Aimed at an out-of-state audience, the billboard has been used to chastise neighboring New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont for a perceived lack of gun control and to laud Massachusetts for its comparatively draconian measures. This tactic is peculiar, as FBI data shows that Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire have the lowest violent crime rates in the U.S. These states have enjoyed their peaceful existence without the gun controls Rosenthal demands and while recognizing their residents’ Right-to-Carry a firearm for self-defense without a permit (Vermont did criminalize private transfers and impose magazine restrictions in 2018, but enjoyed a similarly low crime rate prior to these laws). In contrast, Massachusetts has nearly double the violent crime rate of New Hampshire and Vermont and more than triple that of Maine.
Not content to harass the Bay State and its visitors, in 2005 Rosenthal helped found the American Hunters and Shooters Association. The now defunct organization claimed that it was a group of gun owners “countering years of polarized debate and restoring pride in America’s hunting and shooting heritage.” In truth, the organization was a disguise for gun control activists seeking to undermine support for grassroots pro-gun groups like NRA and pro-gun candidates going into the 2006 and 2008 elections. When asked whether the AHSA was a front for the gun control lobby, fellow founder and paid expert for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Bob Ricker replied, “That perception would be out there, yes.”
Despite AHSA’s call for a less “polarized debate,” Rosenthal let his true feelings about NRA and the five million law-abiding gun owners it represents during a January 14, 2013 interview on the Ed Shultz Radio Show. Long before a certain state attorney general and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors made such smears fashionable, Rosenthal told Shultz that NRA “in my mind is a terrorist organization as far as I’m concerned.”
Rosenthal’s Newsweek item is merely the latest effort in his decades-long campaign to dupe gun owners.
As noted, in the piece Rosenthal claimed that “Private gun ownership for responsible citizens will remain unchanged” during a Biden presidency. The anti-gun advocate also contended that “a vote for Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress will… protect gun rights for law-abiding gun owners.” These are easily disprovable lies.
Biden has made clear that he intends to confiscate commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms.
During an August 5, 2019 CNN interview, Biden had the following exchange with host Anderson Cooper when asked about firearm confiscation:
Cooper: So, to gun owners out there who say well a Biden administration means they are going to come for my guns.
Biden: Bingo! You’re right if you have an assault weapon.
Given Biden’s repeated boasts about authoring the 1994 federal ban on commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms, it can be concluded that Biden’s definition of an “assault weapon” encompasses firearms covered under that legislation – including the AR-15. However, Biden has also made clear that he wants to ban 9mm pistols.
According to an article from the Seattle Times, during a November 2019 private fundraiser in Washington, Biden asked attendees “Why should we allow people to have military-style weapons including pistols with 9mm bullets and can hold 10 or more rounds?”
Harris also advocates gun confiscation.
At a campaign even in Londonderry, N.H. in early September, then-presidential candidate Harris told reporters that confiscation of commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms was “a good idea.” Elaborating on her support for a compulsory “buyback” program, the senator added, “We have to work out the details — there are a lot of details — but I do…We have to take those guns off the streets.”
On the September 16 edition of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Harris reiterated her support for gun confiscation. During a question and answer session, an audience member asked Harris “Do you believe in the mandatory buyback of quote-unquote assault weapons and whether or not you do, how does that idea not go against fundamentally the Second Amendment?
The candidate responded “I do believe that we need to do buybacks.” Making clear that she believes Americans’ Second Amendment rights are for sale, the senator added “A buyback program is a good idea. Now we need to do it the right way. And part of that has to be, you know, buy back and give people their value, the financial value.”
Further demonstrating Harris’s commitment to gun confiscation, the candidate called for a “mandatory buyback program” during an October 3 MSNBC gun control forum and again during a November interview with NBC Nightly News.
Contrary to what Rosenthal claimed, banning and confiscating commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms would be a major change for responsible citizens. Underscoring the severity of the change is the fact that the AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America. Moreover, in targeting 9mm pistols, Biden has called for a ban on one of the most popular firearms in America. In its annual report on the U.S. firearms industry, Shooting Industry reported that 9mm caliber pistols are the most commonly produced pistol and have been for many years. In 2017 alone, there were more than 1.7 million 9mm pistols produced in the U.S. Cumulatively there are tens of millions of 9mm pistols in the hands of law-abiding Americans.
Rosenthal also deceived readers about the state of the U.S. Supreme Court and Second Amendment jurisprudence to push the Biden ticket.
Rosenthal wrote, “enacting gun safety laws, such as… military-style assault weapon and large-capacity magazine bans, police discretion for licensing and consumer safety manufacturing regulations have been considered reasonable and legal by the U.S. Supreme Court.” In fact, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to directly address these gun controls.
In an effort to suppress legitimate pro-gun concerns about the U.S. Supreme Court, the anti-gun advocate also claimed “It is well-settled law that private firearm ownership is a right guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.”
Sitting Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg doesn’t share this view.
Consider this passage from a July 2016 interview Ginsburg gave to the New York Times:
[Ginsburg] mulled whether the court could revisit its 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, which effectively struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act. She said she did not see how that could be done.
The court’s 2008 decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, establishing an individual right to own guns, may be another matter, she said.
“I thought Heller was “a very bad decision,” she said, adding that a chance to reconsider it could arise whenever the court considers a challenge to a gun control law.
This was not the first time that Ginsburg shared her desire to overturn Heller. On December 17, 2009, Ginsburg delivered a lecture titled “The Role of Dissenting Opinions” to the Harvard Club of Washington, D.C., a version of which was later published in the Minnesota Law Review. In the lecture, Ginsburg described Stevens and Breyer’s dissents in Heller as “appealing to the intelligence of a future day.” Insultingly, Ginsburg listed the – in her view incorrect – Heller decision, which recognized a fundamental right, alongside the notorious Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, which extinguished the rights of African Americans.
Take Ginsburg’s word for it – the U.S. Supreme Court and the individual right to keep and bear arms are on the ballot in 2020.
Rosenthal’s piece is so at odds with reality that more is gained from contemplating the reason it was written than its content. Consider why a presidential ticket and its surrogates would advance such falsehoods.
Attempts to conceal and lie about Biden and Harris’s gun control positions are a tacit admission that the public does not want the gun control these candidates pursue. If such measures have the popularity their backers often pretend they do, there would be no need to obscure their goals. Rather, gun control advocates and politicians understand that they cannot succeed if they are forthright with the electorate about their extreme positions.
NRA members and other gun rights advocates are likely already aware of Biden and Harris’s radical plans for the Second Amendment and no amount of deception from gun control advocates or the press will divert them from the truth. However, Second Amendment advocates should work to inform more casual political observers of the singular danger the 2020 Democratic presidential ticket poses to their rights. Knowledgeable gun owners have a responsibility to ensure their family, friends, and other liberty-minded individuals do not succumb to Rosenthal and others’ flagrant misinformation.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Report: Megan Fox And Machine Gun Kelly Movie Halted After Crew Members Test Positive For COVID-19

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly ’ s movie has been halted after two members of the crew reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus .
Production on the 34-year-old actress ’ movie “ Midnight in the Switchgrass ” with her rapper boyfriend has reportedly been put on hold once again after production was initially halted in March due to the pandemic , but then started back up again in July in the Caribbean , per TMZ in a piece published Monday .
( RELATED : Machine Gun Kelly And Megan Fox ’ s Relationship Is Instagram Official ) A representative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet that production resumed after protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were established on set .
( RELATED : Megan Fox Is Moving Because Her Unborn Baby Told Her To ) Despite those efforts , two people with the production , who reportedly showed no signs , have tested positive for the coronavirus and have been quarantined .
Production was put on hold and a source told the outlet that director Randall Emmett is now planning to move everything to California and shoot scenes in Santa Barbara for the next few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Jennifer ’ s Body ” hitmaker ’ s estranged husband , Brian Austin Green , shared in May that the couple had split up after tying the knot in 2010 .
They have three kids together .
Fox has since gone on to make headlines about her and the 31-year-old rapper dating .

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s movie has been halted after two members of the crew reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.
Production on the 34-year-old actress’ movie “Midnight in the Switchgrass” with her rapper boyfriend has reportedly been put on hold once again after production was initially halted in March due to the pandemic, but then started back up again in July in the Caribbean, per TMZ in a piece published Monday. (RELATED: Machine Gun Kelly And Megan Fox’s Relationship Is Instagram Official)
Megan Fox & MGK Film Shuts Down Over COVID Cases, Moving to California https://t.co/nNbZ58dkUS — TMZ (@TMZ) September 14, 2020
A representative for The Pimienta Film Co. told the outlet that production resumed after protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus were established on set. (RELATED: Megan Fox Is Moving Because Her Unborn Baby Told Her To)
Despite those efforts, two people with the production, who reportedly showed no signs, have tested positive for the coronavirus and have been quarantined.
Production was put on hold and a source told the outlet that director Randall Emmett is now planning to move everything to California and shoot scenes in Santa Barbara for the next few weeks.
As previously reported, the “Jennifer’s Body” hitmaker’s estranged husband, Brian Austin Green, shared in May that the couple had split up after tying the knot in 2010. They have three kids together.
Fox has since gone on to make headlines about her and the 31-year-old rapper dating.


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--McConnell Says Eliminating Filibuster Would ‘Disfigure The Senate’

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that eliminating the Senate filibuster would “ disfigure the Senate ” during a speech on the Senate floor Monday .
“ This threat to permanently disfigure , to disfigure the Senate , has been the latest growing drumbeat in the modern Democratic Party ’ s war against our governing institutions , ” McConnell said , according to The Hill .
McConnell ’ s comments came after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised last month to “ do what it takes ” to advance Democratic Party policy initiatives , even if that means doing away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a moral imperative to the people of America to get a whole lot done , if we get the majority , which God-willing we will , and keep it in the House , and Biden becomes President , nothing is off the table , ” Schumer told “ The Joe Madison Show ” in a radio interview .
McConnell resisted calls to do away with the filibuster himself in 2017 when Republicans controlled all three branches , citing the lack of votes as well as the possibility of Democrats regaining control .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ own use of the procedure to block coronavirus relief and police reform to accuse them of engaging in “ the most shameless hypocrisy.
” “ Today ’ s Democrats have lost patience with playing by the rules and want to wage war on the rulebook itself , ” he said .
( RELATED : ‘ That ’ s Bulls**t ’ : Manchin Says He Will Oppose Abolishing The Filibuster If Democrats Retake The Senate )

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that eliminating the Senate filibuster would “disfigure the Senate” during a speech on the Senate floor Monday.
“This threat to permanently disfigure, to disfigure the Senate, has been the latest growing drumbeat in the modern Democratic Party’s war against our governing institutions,” McConnell said, according to The Hill.
McConnell’s comments came after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer promised last month to “do what it takes” to advance Democratic Party policy initiatives, even if that means doing away with the longstanding practice.
McConnell accuses Dems of “grade A hypocricy” of using the filibuster to block coronavirus bill & GOP police reform bill, but now working to kill filibuster if Dems get Senate next year. “Democrats want completely separate sets of rules, depending on if they hold power.” — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 14, 2020
“We have a moral imperative to the people of America to get a whole lot done, if we get the majority, which God-willing we will, and keep it in the House, and Biden becomes President, nothing is off the table,” Schumer told “The Joe Madison Show” in a radio interview.
McConnell resisted calls to do away with the filibuster himself in 2017 when Republicans controlled all three branches, citing the lack of votes as well as the possibility of Democrats regaining control.
The Kentucky senator reportedly referenced Democrats’ own use of the procedure to block coronavirus relief and police reform to accuse them of engaging in “the most shameless hypocrisy.”
“Today’s Democrats have lost patience with playing by the rules and want to wage war on the rulebook itself,” he said. (RELATED: ‘That’s Bulls**t’: Manchin Says He Will Oppose Abolishing The Filibuster If Democrats Retake The Senate)


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--FACT CHECK: Were 7 Antifa Members Arrested In Medford, Oregon For Starting The Wildfires?

An image shared on Facebook claims seven antifa activists were arrested in Medford , Oregon for starting the wildfires .
The Medford Police Department and Jackson County Sheriff ’ s Office debunked the claim .
The FBI office in Portland said rumors that “ extremists ” started the wildfires in Oregon are “ untrue.
” Misinformation has in recent days circulated about the origins of the wildfires raging on the West Coast .
This particular Facebook post claims seven antifa activists were arrested in Medford for starting the fires in Oregon .
“ 7 antifa members in custody for starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Police scanner Medford.
” The Medford Police Department debunked the claim that it had arrested people affiliated with antifa for arson on Sept. 9 .
The department said in a Facebook post , “ We did not arrest this person for arson , nor anyone affiliated with Antifa or ‘ Proud Boys ’ as we ’ ve heard throughout the day .
Also , no confirmed gatherings of Antifa which has also been reported.
” “ There was an arrest for arson and there is no information the suspect has any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has also been falsely reported , ” Lt. Mike Budreau of the Medford Police Department said in an email to Check Your Fact Monday .
Oregon Live reported on Sept. 11 that an Oregon man , identified by the Jackson County Sheriff ’ s Office as Michael Jarrod Bakkela , was arrested for allegedly setting a fire in Jackson County , where Medford is located .
Police said the fire eventually merged with the Almeda Fire , according to ABC News .
The Jackson County Sheriff ’ s Office also told Check Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the post ’ s claim is “ false.
” ( RELATED : Did This Portland Radio Station Report That Suspected Antifa And Black Lives Matter Activists Shot At Firefighters ? )
The FBI office in Portland said in a Sept. 11 statement on Twitter that claims that “ extremists ” are starting the Oregon wildfires are “ untrue.
” “ FBI Portland and local law enforcement agencies have been receiving reports that extremists are responsible for setting wildfires in Oregon .
With our state and local partners , the FBI has investigated several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ untrue , ” reads the statement .
“ Conspiracy theories and misinformation take valuable resources away from local fire and police agencies working around the clock to bring these fires under control .
”

An image shared on Facebook claims seven antifa activists were arrested in Medford, Oregon for starting the wildfires.
Verdict: False
The Medford Police Department and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office debunked the claim. The FBI office in Portland said rumors that “extremists” started the wildfires in Oregon are “untrue.”
Fact Check:
Misinformation has in recent days circulated about the origins of the wildfires raging on the West Coast. This particular Facebook post claims seven antifa activists were arrested in Medford for starting the fires in Oregon.
“7 antifa members in custody for starting the fires,” reads the post. “Police scanner Medford.”
The Medford Police Department debunked the claim that it had arrested people affiliated with antifa for arson on Sept. 9. The department said in a Facebook post, “We did not arrest this person for arson, nor anyone affiliated with Antifa or ‘Proud Boys’ as we’ve heard throughout the day. Also, no confirmed gatherings of Antifa which has also been reported.”
“There was an arrest for arson and there is no information the suspect has any connections to Antifa or Proud Boys which has also been falsely reported,” Lt. Mike Budreau of the Medford Police Department said in an email to Check Your Fact Monday.
Oregon Live reported on Sept. 11 that an Oregon man, identified by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office as Michael Jarrod Bakkela, was arrested for allegedly setting a fire in Jackson County, where Medford is located. Police said the fire eventually merged with the Almeda Fire, according to ABC News.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office also told Check Your Fact in a Facebook direct message that the post’s claim is “false.” (RELATED: Did This Portland Radio Station Report That Suspected Antifa And Black Lives Matter Activists Shot At Firefighters?)
The FBI office in Portland said in a Sept. 11 statement on Twitter that claims that “extremists” are starting the Oregon wildfires are “untrue.”
Reports that extremists are setting wildfires in Oregon are untrue. Help us stop the spread of misinformation by only sharing information from trusted, official sources. pic.twitter.com/ENc4c3kjep — FBI Portland (@FBIPortland) September 11, 2020
“FBI Portland and local law enforcement agencies have been receiving reports that extremists are responsible for setting wildfires in Oregon. With our state and local partners, the FBI has investigated several such reports and found them to be untrue,” reads the statement. “Conspiracy theories and misinformation take valuable resources away from local fire and police agencies working around the clock to bring these fires under control.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-14--Key Impeachment Witness Says He Is ‘Absolutely’ A ‘Never Trumper’

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman , a key witness in the Trump impeachment probe , said in an interview airing Monday that he is “ absolutely ” a so-called “ Never Trumper.
” “ I think as the president ’ s attacked and politicized me directly , in taking a very sober view of where this president is taking this country , the divisions , the catering to our adversaries , the undermining of national security interests , that I am absolutely a Never Trumper , ” Vindman said in an interview with NBC News ’ Lester Holt .
Vindman , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the National Security Council , testified at the Trump impeachment hearings regarding Trump ’ s policies towards Ukraine .
Vindman listened in on a phone call on July 25 , 2019 that Trump had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky .
Vindman told Congress that he believed Trump abused his power in the phone call by pressuring Zelensky to investigate whether the Ukrainian government helped Democrats during the 2016 election .
Trump also made reference in the phone call to an investigation into Joe Biden and his son , Hunter .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Call ) Trump has publicly criticized Vindman , who was fired from the National Security Council in February , after the Senate voted to acquit Trump following his impeachment trial .
Trump tweeted that Vindman was fired from the National Security Council for being “ insubordinate.
” He accused Vindman of providing inaccurate testimony to Congress about the phone call with Zelensky .
Vindman , who retired from the U.S. Army in July , insisted in the NBC News interview that he initially did not oppose Trump .
“ I joined this administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of being able to do my job , with the hopes of being able to advance U.S. national security interests , ” he said .
“ I could say that I ’ m now a Never Trumper .
I was not a Never Trumper before.
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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness in the Trump impeachment probe, said in an interview airing Monday that he is “absolutely” a so-called “Never Trumper.”
“I think as the president’s attacked and politicized me directly, in taking a very sober view of where this president is taking this country, the divisions, the catering to our adversaries, the undermining of national security interests, that I am absolutely a Never Trumper,” Vindman said in an interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt.
Vindman, who served as director of European affairs on the National Security Council, testified at the Trump impeachment hearings regarding Trump’s policies towards Ukraine. Vindman listened in on a phone call on July 25, 2019 that Trump had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Vindman told Congress that he believed Trump abused his power in the phone call by pressuring Zelensky to investigate whether the Ukrainian government helped Democrats during the 2016 election. Trump also made reference in the phone call to an investigation into Joe Biden and his son, Hunter. (RELATED: Listen To The Full Trump-Zelensky Phone Call)
Trump has publicly criticized Vindman, who was fired from the National Security Council in February, after the Senate voted to acquit Trump following his impeachment trial.
Trump tweeted that Vindman was fired from the National Security Council for being “insubordinate.” He accused Vindman of providing inaccurate testimony to Congress about the phone call with Zelensky.
WATCH:
Vindman, who retired from the U.S. Army in July, insisted in the NBC News interview that he initially did not oppose Trump.
“I joined this administration well into this administration with the hopes of being able to do my job, with the hopes of being able to advance U.S. national security interests,” he said.
“I could say that I’m now a Never Trumper. I was not a Never Trumper before.”
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thedailycaller--2020-09-14--More GOP Lawmakers Call On Justice Department To Take Legal Action Against Netflix For Sexualizing C

More GOP Lawmakers Call On Justice Department To Take Legal Action Against Netflix For Sexualizing Children

Two Republican Congressmen on Monday called on the Department of Justice ( DOJ ) to bring legal action against Netflix for releasing the film “ Cuties.
” Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck and Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs sent a letter to the DOJ , demanding answers for the possible exploitation of children and saying those involved with the production of the film should be investigated .
“ We write expressing our concerns regarding the potential exploitation of children in Netflix ’ s recently released film , Cuties .
We join our Congressional colleagues in urging the Department of Justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure the film and its production uphold federal laws protecting children from exploitation , ” Buck and Biggs ’ letter reads .
The film centers around Amy , 11 , joining other young underage female dancers in a group “ named ‘ the cuties ’ at school , and rapidly grows aware of her burgeoning femininity – upsetting her mother and her values in the process , ” according to the film ’ s description on IMDB .
“ Throughout the film , young girls engage in sexually provocative dances , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where a young girl is partially nude .
Not only does this raise alarms that these girls may have been exploited in the production of Cuties , but the film also creates an environment where the sexual abuse and exploitation of children by pedophiles is normalized .
While the Constitution vigorously protects the freedoms of speech and expression , content that victimizes minors is not among these protected forms of content , ” the congressmen continued .
The Daily Caller asked Buck about the letter to which he responded by saying : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a film that encourages the exploitation of children like ‘ Cuties ’ does .
The gross objectification and sexualization of the children in the film creates an environment that is ripe for exploitation.
” Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton and Indiana Rep. Jim Banks called on the Department of Justice Friday to bring legal action against Netflix for releasing the film “ Cuties ” in an exclusive statement to the Daily Caller .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : GOP Lawmakers Call On Justice Department To Take Legal Action Against Netflix For Sexualizing Children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the sexualization of children , and Netflix ’ s decision to promote the film ‘ Cuties ’ is disgusting at best and a serious crime at worst , ” Cotton told the Caller in a statement .
“ I urge the Department of Justice to take action against Netflix for their role in pushing explicit depictions of children into American homes.
” A Netflix spokesperson on Thursday defended “ Cuties ” as an award winning “ social commentary , ” according to the Daily Caller News Foundation , “ Cuties is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children .
It ’ s an award winning film and a powerful story about the pressure young girls face on social media and from society more generally growing up – and we ’ d encourage anyone who cares about these important issues to watch the movie .
”

Two Republican Congressmen on Monday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring legal action against Netflix for releasing the film “Cuties.”
Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck and Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs sent a letter to the DOJ, demanding answers for the possible exploitation of children and saying those involved with the production of the film should be investigated.
“We write expressing our concerns regarding the potential exploitation of children in Netflix’s recently released film, Cuties. We join our Congressional colleagues in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation to ensure the film and its production uphold federal laws protecting children from exploitation,” Buck and Biggs’ letter reads.
The film centers around Amy, 11, joining other young underage female dancers in a group “named ‘the cuties’ at school, and rapidly grows aware of her burgeoning femininity – upsetting her mother and her values in the process,” according to the film’s description on IMDB.
“Throughout the film, young girls engage in sexually provocative dances, and the film includes at least one scene where a young girl is partially nude. Not only does this raise alarms that these girls may have been exploited in the production of Cuties, but the film also creates an environment where the sexual abuse and exploitation of children by pedophiles is normalized. While the Constitution vigorously protects the freedoms of speech and expression, content that victimizes minors is not among these protected forms of content,” the congressmen continued.
The Daily Caller asked Buck about the letter to which he responded by saying: “We as a nation cannot tolerate a film that encourages the exploitation of children like ‘Cuties’ does. The gross objectification and sexualization of the children in the film creates an environment that is ripe for exploitation.”
Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton and Indiana Rep. Jim Banks called on the Department of Justice Friday to bring legal action against Netflix for releasing the film “Cuties” in an exclusive statement to the Daily Caller. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: GOP Lawmakers Call On Justice Department To Take Legal Action Against Netflix For Sexualizing Children)
“There’s no excuse for the sexualization of children, and Netflix’s decision to promote the film ‘Cuties’ is disgusting at best and a serious crime at worst,” Cotton told the Caller in a statement. “I urge the Department of Justice to take action against Netflix for their role in pushing explicit depictions of children into American homes.”
A Netflix spokesperson on Thursday defended “Cuties” as an award winning “social commentary,” according to the Daily Caller News Foundation, “Cuties is a social commentary against the sexualization of young children. It’s an award winning film and a powerful story about the pressure young girls face on social media and from society more generally growing up – and we’d encourage anyone who cares about these important issues to watch the movie.”