thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Watch The Best Moments From ‘Miracle’

Watch The Best Moments From ‘Miracle’

It ’ s Christmas Eve in America , and that means it ’ s time for my family tradition of watching “ Miracle.
” Every year when my family gathers for the holidays , we fire up “ Miracle ” and “ Christmas Vacation.
” I can ’ t remember the last time we didn ’ t watch the two moves .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) My family is obsessed with “ Miracle , ” which tells the story of the greatest upset in sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American players upset the Soviet Union during the 1980 Olympics in the Miracle on Ice on our way to the gold medal .
Kurt Russell would later star as iconic head coach Herb Brooks in “ Miracle , ” and it ’ s a first ballot hall of fame movie .
So , please join me in enjoying our yearly tradition with the best moments from the movie below .
I honestly can ’ t even tell you how many times I ’ ve watched “ Miracle.
” If it ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damn close .
My dad can virtually quote the entire movie line for line , and manages to work in a shocking amount of Herb Brook quotes into his daily life .
It ’ s very impressive .
I even worked in several “ Miracle ” references at my younger sister ’ s wedding .
Like I said , it ’ s a big deal in our family .
So , merry Christmas Eve , and I hope you guys have enjoyed this little walk down memory lane as much as I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gentlemen !
The legs feed the wolf !
Now , let ’ s have ourselves a hell of a day !

It’s Christmas Eve in America, and that means it’s time for my family tradition of watching “Miracle.”
Every year when my family gathers for the holidays, we fire up “Miracle” and “Christmas Vacation.” I can’t remember the last time we didn’t watch the two moves. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
My family is obsessed with “Miracle,” which tells the story of the greatest upset in sports history. A scrappy group of young American players upset the Soviet Union during the 1980 Olympics in the Miracle on Ice on our way to the gold medal.
Kurt Russell would later star as iconic head coach Herb Brooks in “Miracle,” and it’s a first ballot hall of fame movie.
So, please join me in enjoying our yearly tradition with the best moments from the movie below.
I honestly can’t even tell you how many times I’ve watched “Miracle.” If it’s not already over 100, it’s damn close.
My dad can virtually quote the entire movie line for line, and manages to work in a shocking amount of Herb Brook quotes into his daily life. It’s very impressive.
I even worked in several “Miracle” references at my younger sister’s wedding. Like I said, it’s a big deal in our family.
So, merry Christmas Eve, and I hope you guys have enjoyed this little walk down memory lane as much as I have. The legs feed the wolf, gentlemen! The legs feed the wolf! Now, let’s have ourselves a hell of a day!


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Woman Claims She Found A Used COVID-19 Test In Her Christmas Package

A woman from East Moline , Illinois , claims that she found a used COVID-19 test swab belonging to a woman in another state at the bottom of a package that she had ordered from Kohl ’ s , CBS Sacramento reported .
Andrea Ellis ordered garden flags as a Christmas present for her grandmother , CBS Sacramento reported .
Only , when the package arrived , the yellow envelope contained a used COVID-19 test swab belonging to a woman in Virginia .
Upon being able to make out the patient ‘ s testing information through the clear bag , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for her situation .
“ I sent her an email and then I called her work phone and left a voicemail , ” Ellis explained , KMOV4 reported .
“ Calling the health department , calling non-emergency , talking to some nurse friends or doctor friends , reaching out to anyone I thought could maybe have something to say about it ” she explained about her process .
( RELATED : Wife Of Health And Human Services Secretary Alex Azar Tests Positive For COVID-19 ) Eventually , the health department stepped in to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Virginia woman that when she had not received her test results back she had taken another test , which came back as negative for having coronavirus .
“ She let me know that it was a negative COVID test so I didn ’ t have to panic that I was holding a positive one , ” Ellis added .

A woman from East Moline, Illinois, claims that she found a used COVID-19 test swab belonging to a woman in another state at the bottom of a package that she had ordered from Kohl’s, CBS Sacramento reported.
Andrea Ellis ordered garden flags as a Christmas present for her grandmother, CBS Sacramento reported. Only, when the package arrived, the yellow envelope contained a used COVID-19 test swab belonging to a woman in Virginia.
Illinois woman finds used COVID-19 test swab in her package https://t.co/9SgGBQSGSL — KMOV (@KMOV) December 23, 2020
Upon being able to make out the patient‘s testing information through the clear bag, Ellis began making various calls seeking advice for her situation.
“I sent her an email and then I called her work phone and left a voicemail,” Ellis explained, KMOV4 reported.
“Calling the health department, calling non-emergency, talking to some nurse friends or doctor friends, reaching out to anyone I thought could maybe have something to say about it” she explained about her process. (RELATED: Wife Of Health And Human Services Secretary Alex Azar Tests Positive For COVID-19)
Eventually, the health department stepped in to handle the situation.
Ellis was told by the Virginia woman that when she had not received her test results back she had taken another test, which came back as negative for having coronavirus.
“She let me know that it was a negative COVID test so I didn’t have to panic that I was holding a positive one,” Ellis added.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Paige VanZant Releases New Training Video

Paige VanZant has dropped a new training video for her fans .
The fighting superstar , who is now a member of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship , posted a video of herself throwing punches , and she appears to be in great shape .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can give the video a watch below .
While I think VanZant joining the BKFC was an incredibly foolish business decision , it ’ s too late to turn around at this point !
She ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fighting league after leaving the UFC .
She ’ s all in on the BKFC , and VanZant is slated to make her debut with the organization Super Bowl weekend .
While I ’ m not a big fan of this whole situation , I have no doubt that she ’ ll bring the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship the most attention the organization has ever had .
I have no doubt about that at all .
Everything VanZant does moves the needle .
We ’ ll see how she does Super Bowl weekend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have their most viewed event ever , and you know they ’ ll be juiced about that .

Paige VanZant has dropped a new training video for her fans.
The fighting superstar, who is now a member of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, posted a video of herself throwing punches, and she appears to be in great shape. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can give the video a watch below.
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While I think VanZant joining the BKFC was an incredibly foolish business decision, it’s too late to turn around at this point!
She’s all in and committed to the fighting league after leaving the UFC.
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She’s all in on the BKFC, and VanZant is slated to make her debut with the organization Super Bowl weekend.
While I’m not a big fan of this whole situation, I have no doubt that she’ll bring the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship the most attention the organization has ever had.
I have no doubt about that at all. Everything VanZant does moves the needle.
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We’ll see how she does Super Bowl weekend. The BKFC is going to probably have their most viewed event ever, and you know they’ll be juiced about that.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Texas QB Sam Ehlinger Might Return For The 2021 Season

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is apparently open to playing another year of college football .
According to Chip Brown , Ehlinger is considering potentially returning to the Longhorns in 2021 , “ but hasn ’ t reached a final conclusion at this point.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The senior quarterback is capable of playing again in 2021 because the 2020 season doesn ’ t count towards anyone ’ s eligibility during the coronavirus pandemic .
You have to wonder if Ehlinger isn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMs .
If he thought he was going to be a high pick , he ’ d never consider returning .
The fact he ’ s even open to playing another year of college football tells me that he doesn ’ t think he ’ s going to be drafted in a position with a bunch of guaranteed money .
The good news for Ehlinger is that his game is built perfectly for college , even if NFL evaluators might not love it .
The dude is essentially a big running back playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ athlete , and he ’ s more than competent enough as a thrower .
Tom Herman , whose seat is scorching hot , better hope like hell Ehlinger returns because it ’ d provide a huge boost to the Longhorns .
Ehlinger is already one of the best QBs in America , and he could really crank things up in 2021 .
As a college football fan , I hope he does return .
He ’ s a ton of fun to watch and Texas is simply more interesting when he ’ s @ @ @

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is apparently open to playing another year of college football.
According to Chip Brown, Ehlinger is considering potentially returning to the Longhorns in 2021, “but hasn’t reached a final conclusion at this point.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
#Texas senior QB Sam Ehlinger said he’s given thought to the possibility of returning for his additional year of eligibility but hasn’t reached a final conclusion at this point. — Chip Brown (@ChipBrown247) December 23, 2020
The senior quarterback is capable of playing again in 2021 because the 2020 season doesn’t count towards anyone’s eligibility during the coronavirus pandemic.
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You have to wonder if Ehlinger isn’t feeling the love from NFL scouts and GMs. If he thought he was going to be a high pick, he’d never consider returning.
The fact he’s even open to playing another year of college football tells me that he doesn’t think he’s going to be drafted in a position with a bunch of guaranteed money.
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The good news for Ehlinger is that his game is built perfectly for college, even if NFL evaluators might not love it.
The dude is essentially a big running back playing quarterback. He’s an insane athlete, and he’s more than competent enough as a thrower.
Tom Herman, whose seat is scorching hot, better hope like hell Ehlinger returns because it’d provide a huge boost to the Longhorns.
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Ehlinger is already one of the best QBs in America, and he could really crank things up in 2021. As a college football fan, I hope he does return. He’s a ton of fun to watch and Texas is simply more interesting when he’s playing QB.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Jalen Hurts Says He’s Staying ‘Away From The Rat Poison’

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ’ mentality hasn ’ t changed much since he was playing at Alabama .
In a Twitter video posted by @ tdalabamamag , Hurts was asked how he blocks out the outside noise since becoming the starting quarterback for the Eagles .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) His response ?
He ’ s blocking out the “ rat poison.
” For those of you who don ’ t know , Hurts is using the exact words his former coach Nick Saban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about his players eating up their media hype .
How can you not love Jalen Hurts ?
At the very least , how can you not love Jalen Hurts the person ?
The dude is incredibly authentic , humble and awesome .
Not only is he all the things listed above , but he ’ s now out here dropping quotes from Nick Saban years after the fact .
The “ rat poison ” rant from Saban has lived on as one of his best moments in the past few years , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even before Hurts dropped the line , Kiffin used it during an ESPN appearance earlier in the year .
I hope Hurts continues to work in some Saban quotes to his media hits .
That ’ d be absolutely awesome , and I can promise fans around the country would love it .

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ mentality hasn’t changed much since he was playing at Alabama.
In a Twitter video posted by @tdalabamamag, Hurts was asked how he blocks out the outside noise since becoming the starting quarterback for the Eagles. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
His response? He’s blocking out the “rat poison.”
“I try to stay away from the rat poison.” Jalen Hurts on not letting social media and other external factors distract him. “You gotta ask Coach Saban,” (when asked what he means about ‘rat poison’). “He knows a little bit about rat poison too.” Jalen is still #BuiltByBama pic.twitter.com/u6WJwrBIgm — Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) December 23, 2020
For those of you who don’t know, Hurts is using the exact words his former coach Nick Saban used a few years ago when talking about his players eating up their media hype.
How can you not love Jalen Hurts? At the very least, how can you not love Jalen Hurts the person? The dude is incredibly authentic, humble and awesome.
Not only is he all the things listed above, but he’s now out here dropping quotes from Nick Saban years after the fact.
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The “rat poison” rant from Saban has lived on as one of his best moments in the past few years, and it has had some serious staying power.
Even before Hurts dropped the line, Kiffin used it during an ESPN appearance earlier in the year.
I hope Hurts continues to work in some Saban quotes to his media hits. That’d be absolutely awesome, and I can promise fans around the country would love it.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--REPORT: James Harden Fined $50,000 For Violating The NBA’s Coronavirus Rules

Houston Rockets star James Harden has reportedly been hit with a hefty fine for violating the league ’ s coronavirus rules .
According to Shams Charania , Harden has been slapped with a $ 50,000 fine for violating NBA ’ s health and safety protocols .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Harden has been accused of being at a strip club maskless prior to the opener , which ended up being postponed because of multiple players potentially being out .
The NBA superstar did post and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming he wasn ’ t at a strip club , according to the Houston Chronicle .
Getting hit with a $ 50,000 fine is no joke .
That ’ s more money than a lot of people make in a year , but it ’ s also just a drop in the bucket for Harden .
While I ’ m sure he ’ s not happy about it , I ’ m not sure it ’ ll have much impact on a guy making more than $ 40 million this season .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself out of trouble , but somebody needs to tell athletes to chill out with the alleged club visits during the pandemic .
Believe it or not , it ’ s not that hard to just chill out and relax !

Houston Rockets star James Harden has reportedly been hit with a hefty fine for violating the league’s coronavirus rules.
According to Shams Charania, Harden has been slapped with a $50,000 fine for violating NBA’s health and safety protocols. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Rockets’ James Harden has been fined $50,000 for violating NBA’s health and safety protocols. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 24, 2020
Harden has been accused of being at a strip club maskless prior to the opener, which ended up being postponed because of multiple players potentially being out.
Source: Rockets are working with NBA office to review video of James Harden at a strip club. If the video circulating on social media is verified to be recent, it is a violation of league’s COVID protocols, which would put Harden’s availability for tonight’s opener in jeopardy. — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) December 23, 2020
The NBA superstar did post and later delete a message on social media claiming he wasn’t at a strip club, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Breaking: The NBA has postponed the Thunder-Rockets game tonight in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. pic.twitter.com/y4icm8IQ0S — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 23, 2020
Getting hit with a $50,000 fine is no joke. That’s more money than a lot of people make in a year, but it’s also just a drop in the bucket for Harden.
While I’m sure he’s not happy about it, I’m not sure it’ll have much impact on a guy making more than $40 million this season.
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We’ll see if Harden can keep himself out of trouble, but somebody needs to tell athletes to chill out with the alleged club visits during the pandemic. Believe it or not, it’s not that hard to just chill out and relax!


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Rams Lineman Andrew Whitworth Helps 53 Families For Christmas

Los Angeles Rams lineman Andrew Whitworth has stepped up in a huge way for families in need .
According to Lindsey Thiry , Whitworth is providing Christmas gifts and $ 500 gift cards to buy groceries for “ 53 families living in crisis motels and shelters with St. Joseph Center.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) This is a 100 % pure class act by Whitworth and everyone else involved .
If we ’ re going to talk about athletes when they get in trouble , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on and elevate athletes making huge impacts in their communities .
During the holiday season , there are always a ton of people who need help during any random year .
This year , things are on a different level .
We ’ re seeing an absurd amount of people who need help during the coronavirus pandemic , and Whitworth is taking care of 53 families .
If that ’ s not a class act , then I don ’ t know what is .
If you ’ re capable of helping people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No matter how little it might seem to you , I can promise that it ’ ll mean the world to somebody in need .
There are people who need help , and Whitworth and others are stepping up to the plate .
They deserve all the recognition in the world .

Los Angeles Rams lineman Andrew Whitworth has stepped up in a huge way for families in need.
According to Lindsey Thiry, Whitworth is providing Christmas gifts and $500 gift cards to buy groceries for “53 families living in crisis motels and shelters with St. Joseph Center.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Rams LT Andrew Whitworth continues the season of giving. Whitworth and his family are bringing the holidays to 53 families living in crisis motels and shelters with St. Joseph Center, providing gifts to children as well as $500 gift cards to buy groceries. ???????? — Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) December 23, 2020
This is a 100% pure class act by Whitworth and everyone else involved. If we’re going to talk about athletes when they get in trouble, then we have to shine a light on and elevate athletes making huge impacts in their communities.
During the holiday season, there are always a ton of people who need help during any random year. This year, things are on a different level.
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We’re seeing an absurd amount of people who need help during the coronavirus pandemic, and Whitworth is taking care of 53 families.
If that’s not a class act, then I don’t know what is.
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If you’re capable of helping people during the holiday season, please do. No matter how little it might seem to you, I can promise that it’ll mean the world to somebody in need.
There are people who need help, and Whitworth and others are stepping up to the plate. They deserve all the recognition in the world.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Forbes Names Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson The Highest-Paid Actor Of 2020

According to Forbes , Johnson took home $ 87.5 million this past year , which was enough to make him the high-paid actor in the world for the second straight year .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) The wildest part about this whole situation is that Johnson didn ’ t have a single movie come out in 2020 .
He has several movies lined up in the coming year , but he managed to be the highest-paid actor in the world without releasing a single film in 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , that ’ s simply an insane fact .
Also , you ’ re insane if you don ’ t think The Rock isn ’ t a superstar .
I watch just about everything he does .
The dude is an entertainment machine .
Is he my favorite actor in the game ?
No , but he ’ s without a doubt in the top five .
The man just makes hits .
He ’ s not out here taking clown roles trying to win awards .
He ’ s taking roles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Props to Dwayne “ The Rock ” Johnson for pulling down $ 87.5 million past year .
You love to see people get their money !

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a staggering amount of money in 2020.
According to Forbes, Johnson took home $87.5 million this past year, which was enough to make him the high-paid actor in the world for the second straight year. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
For the second year in a row, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is the world’s highest-paid actor—earning $87.5 million—while picking up more starring roles and brilliantly monetizing his social media presence pic.twitter.com/nuECczhcdT — Forbes (@Forbes) December 24, 2020
The wildest part about this whole situation is that Johnson didn’t have a single movie come out in 2020.
He has several movies lined up in the coming year, but he managed to be the highest-paid actor in the world without releasing a single film in 2020.
When you stop to think about it, that’s simply an insane fact.
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Also, you’re insane if you don’t think The Rock isn’t a superstar. I watch just about everything he does. The dude is an entertainment machine.
Is he my favorite actor in the game? No, but he’s without a doubt in the top five. The man just makes hits. He’s not out here taking clown roles trying to win awards.
He’s taking roles that keep people entertained and print cash.
Props to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for pulling down $87.5 million past year. You love to see people get their money!


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--PREVIEW: Wisconsin Needs To Fight For A Monster Win Over Michigan State

Right now the Badgers are 7-1 , one of the best teams in America and the Spartans represent our toughest test yet .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Tom Izzo ’ s squad needs to notch a big conference win , and you can guarantee they ’ re looking at Wisconsin as an opportunity to get it done .
Well , I have some bad news for MSU .
Wisconsin isn ’ t slow ing down for anyone .
While we respect all our opponents , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any .
I fully expect the Spartans to throw everything they have at us .
I 100 % believe they ’ re going to enter the game amped up and ready for battle .
I ’ m just not sure it ’ s going to make much of a difference .
This might sound cocky , but I see no situation unfolding where we don ’ t beat the Spartans .
Plus , it ’ s going down on Christmas .
What more could you ask for as you consume a great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game at 12:30 EST on Fox .
It ’ s going to be fun !

Wisconsin has a huge Christmas Day basketball game against Michigan State.
Right now the Badgers are 7-1, one of the best teams in America and the Spartans represent our toughest test yet. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Tom Izzo’s squad needs to notch a big conference win, and you can guarantee they’re looking at Wisconsin as an opportunity to get it done.
Well, I have some bad news for MSU. Wisconsin isn’t slow
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ing down for anyone. While we respect all our opponents, we’re damn sure not scared of any.
I fully expect the Spartans to throw everything they have at us. I 100% believe they’re going to enter the game amped up and ready for battle.
I’m just not sure it’s going to make much of a difference. This might sound cocky, but I see no situation unfolding where we don’t beat the Spartans.
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Plus, it’s going down on Christmas. What more could you ask for as you consume a great Christmas lunch?
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You can catch the game at 12:30 EST on Fox. It’s going to be fun!


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Firing Squads, The Electric Chair And A Drug Cocktail: The State Of The Death Penalty In America’

The federal government began carrying out federal executions in July after the practice had been put on hold for years– and now the state of the death penalty in the U.S. has come down to firing squads , the electric chair , and a dangerous three drug cocktail .
Executive Director of the Death Penalty Information Center Robert Dunham spoke to the Daily Caller ’ s Brianna Lyman about the recent string of federal executions , including one deep rooted issue within the system : racism .
( RELATED : Texas Supreme Court Rules Man Who Wrongly Spent Almost 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Compensated ) “ It ’ s without question that race and the death penalty have an intertwined history , you can ’ t separate the two , ” Dunham said , noting that there is a “ white victim preference ” when seeking the death penalty .
When it comes to actually carrying out the death sentence , defendants are typically given a three-drug cocktail that Dunham says is equivalent to being “ chemically burned at the stake.
” However , some states have had trouble securing the drugs .
Defendants can now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ squad or the electric chair if states have delays in receiving the drugs needed for a lethal execution , according to CNN .
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The federal government began carrying out federal executions in July after the practice had been put on hold for years– and now the state of the death penalty in the U.S. has come down to firing squads, the electric chair, and a dangerous three drug cocktail.
Executive Director of the Death Penalty Information Center Robert Dunham spoke to the Daily Caller’s Brianna Lyman about the recent string of federal executions, including one deep rooted issue within the system: racism. (RELATED: Texas Supreme Court Rules Man Who Wrongly Spent Almost 10 Years On Death Row Needs To Be Compensated)
“It’s without question that race and the death penalty have an intertwined history, you can’t separate the two,” Dunham said, noting that there is a “white victim preference” when seeking the death penalty.
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When it comes to actually carrying out the death sentence, defendants are typically given a three-drug cocktail that Dunham says is equivalent to being “chemically burned at the stake.” However, some states have had trouble securing the drugs.
Defendants can now be put to death by a firing squad or the electric chair if states have delays in receiving the drugs needed for a lethal execution, according to CNN.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Chris Cuomo Says Biden Should Use Inauguration To Publicly Shame Trump

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said Wednesday that President-elect Joe Biden should us the inauguration to publicly shame President Donald Trump .
Cuomo spoke briefly with former Trump ally Anthony Scaramucci , who said that he didn ’ t think the president would be able to resist attending Biden ’ s inauguration .
( RELATED : ‘ Does This Look Like A Couple Of Guys Taking It Seriously ?
’ : Tim Murtaugh Mocks ‘ Cuomo Brothers Comedy Hour ’ ) “ He ’ s making a decision to go to the inaugural or not , ” Scaramucci explained , saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were still on speaking terms with the president .
“ I predict he goes , Chris .
I don ’ t see how he misses that .
He ’ s an attention hog .
He will try to make it about himself .
And so my guess is he ’ ll end up at the inaugural and he ’ ll leave a lot of wreckage.
” Scaramucci went on to say that he thought the Trump presidency would likely necessitate talk about a constitutional amendment that could limit the power of the White @ @ @ @ @ @ @ na need something to check his power or to check a president like him , god forbid we get another disaster like this , ” Scaramucci said .
“ If he goes to the inauguration , Biden should point at him and speak to Republicans and say , ‘ You deserved better than this , ' ” Cuomo replied .
“ He has left your party in shambles .
I know the GOP .
I know Republicans .
I know what they ’ re about at their best , and I will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I would point at his ass the whole time.. ” Scaramucci suggested that might be a possibility , but Cuomo was not so sure .
“ I don ’ t think Biden will do that because he ’ s better than I am , ” Cuomo said .
“ He ’ s going to try to move past that and the best way to do that is to ignore Trump.
” “ Sometimes you need people like you and me to get in there and tell the truth and rough people up like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump a “ disaster ” and claiming that he had not only hurt Republicans and the country but that he had damaged the United States ’ reputation around the world .

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said Wednesday that President-elect Joe Biden should us the inauguration to publicly shame President Donald Trump.
Cuomo spoke briefly with former Trump ally Anthony Scaramucci, who said that he didn’t think the president would be able to resist attending Biden’s inauguration. (RELATED: ‘Does This Look Like A Couple Of Guys Taking It Seriously?’: Tim Murtaugh Mocks ‘Cuomo Brothers Comedy Hour’)
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“He’s making a decision to go to the inaugural or not,” Scaramucci explained, saying that he had spoken with friends who were still on speaking terms with the president. “I predict he goes, Chris. I don’t see how he misses that. He’s an attention hog. He will try to make it about himself. And so my guess is he’ll end up at the inaugural and he’ll leave a lot of wreckage.”
Scaramucci went on to say that he thought the Trump presidency would likely necessitate talk about a constitutional amendment that could limit the power of the White House.
“We’re gonna need something to check his power or to check a president like him, god forbid we get another disaster like this,” Scaramucci said.
“If he goes to the inauguration, Biden should point at him and speak to Republicans and say, ‘You deserved better than this,'” Cuomo replied. “He has left your party in shambles. I know the GOP. I know Republicans. I know what they’re about at their best, and I will be there for you restoring those virtues. I would point at his ass the whole time..”
Scaramucci suggested that might be a possibility, but Cuomo was not so sure.
“I don’t think Biden will do that because he’s better than I am,” Cuomo said. “He’s going to try to move past that and the best way to do that is to ignore Trump.”
“Sometimes you need people like you and me to get in there and tell the truth and rough people up like this,” Scaramucci concluded, calling Trump a “disaster” and claiming that he had not only hurt Republicans and the country but that he had damaged the United States’ reputation around the world.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Judge Upholds Maryland County’s Indoor Dining Ban

Montgomery County , Maryland , restaurateurs lost a motion in circuit court requesting an injunction against an indoor dining ban on Dec. 23 , according to the Bethesda Beat .
Circuit Court Judge James Bonifant denied the injunction in a late-night ruling .
Bonifant ’ s denial was first reported by Bethesda Beat reporter Daniel Schere .
The rule was passed by the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 15 in response to rising COVID-19 rates .
( RELATED : Maryland ’ s Montgomery County To Have Students Learn Online—In Person ) Bonifant did announce that he would schedule another hearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holidays .
Dr. Earl Stoddard , Montgomery County ’ s director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security , described the ban as “ common sense , ” according to Bethesda Magazine .
Restaurant owners disagreed in their petition for relief , pointing to data that suggests that only “ 1.5 % of [ COVID-19 ] transmissions occur at restaurants and bars.
” The Restaurant Association of Maryland filed simultaneous restraining orders on Dec. 18 against indoor dining bans in Montgomery and Prince George ’ s counties and Baltimore City .
Bonifant heard the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporary restraining order in conjunction with one filed by the Clarksburg Tavern .
Circuit Court Judge John Davey ruled that an indoor dining ban could stand in Prince George ’ s County on Dec. 23 .
On the other hand , an Anne Arundel Circuit Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Dec. 16 , blocking the county from enforcing its indoor dining ban .
In response to the Anne Arundel county ruling , county executive Steuart Pittman said in a press release , “ We believe the science from public health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a full hearing on the merits of this case .
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Montgomery County, Maryland, restaurateurs lost a motion in circuit court requesting an injunction against an indoor dining ban on Dec. 23, according to the Bethesda Beat.
Circuit Court Judge James Bonifant denied the injunction in a late-night ruling. Bonifant’s denial was first reported by Bethesda Beat reporter Daniel Schere. The rule was passed by the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 15 in response to rising COVID-19 rates. (RELATED: Maryland’s Montgomery County To Have Students Learn Online—In Person)
Bonifant did announce that he would schedule another hearing about the indoor dining ban after the holidays.
Dr. Earl Stoddard, Montgomery County’s director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, described the ban as “common sense,” according to Bethesda Magazine. Restaurant owners disagreed in their petition for relief, pointing to data that suggests that only “1.5% of [COVID-19] transmissions occur at restaurants and bars.”
The Restaurant Association of Maryland filed simultaneous restraining orders on Dec. 18 against indoor dining bans in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and Baltimore City. Bonifant heard the Restaurant Association’s request for a temporary restraining order in conjunction with one filed by the Clarksburg Tavern.
Today, RAM announced, in conjunction with close to 100 local restaurants, it has filed for injunctions to halt executive orders banning indoor and outdoor dining in the City of Baltimore, and also the banning of indoor dining in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County. pic.twitter.com/RznQxXReFv — Restaurant Association of MD (@RestaurantsinMD) December 18, 2020
Circuit Court Judge John Davey ruled that an indoor dining ban could stand in Prince George’s County on Dec. 23. On the other hand, an Anne Arundel Circuit Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Dec. 16, blocking the county from enforcing its indoor dining ban.
In response to the Anne Arundel county ruling, county executive Steuart Pittman said in a press release, “We believe the science from public health experts is clear… We look forward to a full hearing on the merits of this case.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--‘Greatest President Since Lincoln’: Roger Stone Thanks Trump And Tucker Carlson After Pardon

Roger Stone praised President Donald Trump Wednesday night , comparing him to Abraham Lincoln , in his first post-pardon interview on Tucker Carlson Tonight .
Trump pardoned several important figures involved in the Mueller investigation including Stone , Paul Manafort , Charles Kushner and 24 others Wednesday evening shortly before Christmas eve .
Stone , a longtime political ally to the president , was convicted last year for making false statements to the FBI , obstruction of justice and witness tampering .
“ We are very happy , I have an enormous debt of gratitude to God almighty for giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to recognize that my prosecution was a completely politically motivated witch hunt , ” Stone told the Fox News host .
“ The whole thing has been an outrage and my hat is off to the president , the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln who had the courage to correct this injustice , ” Stone added .
Back in July , Trump commuted Stone ’ s sentence but this full pardon would wipe the felony conviction from Stone ’ s criminal record .
( RELATED : ROGER STONE : What ’ s It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saying He ’ s Going To Commute Your Sentence ?
I Know ) Stone went on to thank Carlson , who publicly lobbied for Trump to prevent Stone from serving his full prison sentence months after his conviction .
( RELATED : ‘ Best Friend A Man Could Have ’ : Roger Stone Thanks Tucker Carlson After Commutation ) “ I always felt watching what they did to you , if they could do it to you they could do it to anybody and so I ’ m grateful that you have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizen in good standing , ” Carlson told Stone .
“ Roger Stone congratulations truly , thank you.
” “ Well Tucker , thanks for your outstanding analysis and reporting on this issue , you have been a paragon of the truth , ” Stone concluded .
“ God bless you and God bless America and God bless our president .
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Roger Stone praised President Donald Trump Wednesday night, comparing him to Abraham Lincoln, in his first post-pardon interview on Tucker Carlson Tonight.
Trump pardoned several important figures involved in the Mueller investigation including Stone, Paul Manafort, Charles Kushner and 24 others Wednesday evening shortly before Christmas eve. Stone, a longtime political ally to the president, was convicted last year for making false statements to the FBI, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
“We are very happy, I have an enormous debt of gratitude to God almighty for giving the president the strength and the courage to recognize that my prosecution was a completely politically motivated witch hunt,” Stone told the Fox News host.
“The whole thing has been an outrage and my hat is off to the president, the greatest president since Abraham Lincoln who had the courage to correct this injustice,” Stone added.
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Back in July, Trump commuted Stone’s sentence but this full pardon would wipe the felony conviction from Stone’s criminal record. (RELATED: ROGER STONE: What’s It Like To Get A Call From Trump Saying He’s Going To Commute Your Sentence? I Know)
Stone went on to thank Carlson, who publicly lobbied for Trump to prevent Stone from serving his full prison sentence months after his conviction. (RELATED: ‘Best Friend A Man Could Have’: Roger Stone Thanks Tucker Carlson After Commutation)
“I always felt watching what they did to you, if they could do it to you they could do it to anybody and so I’m grateful that you have been pardoned fully, you are now a citizen in good standing,” Carlson told Stone. “Roger Stone congratulations truly, thank you.”
“Well Tucker, thanks for your outstanding analysis and reporting on this issue, you have been a paragon of the truth,” Stone concluded. “God bless you and God bless America and God bless our president.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-25--Ivanka Shares New Stunning Photo Of Her In Sleeveless Black Dress On Christmas Eve

Ivanka Trump got everyone ’ s attention when she shared a new stunning photos of her in a jaw-dropping dress on Christmas Eve .
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the sleeveless black number that went down to her feet with a leg slit down the side of the dress in the photos she posted on Instagram .
( RELATED : Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress At Reception During UN General Assembly [ PHOTOS ] ) She completed the terrific look with loose hair and black and silver high heels .
Ivanka didn ’ t explain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband Jared Kushner at the White House and simply captioned it , “ Merry Christmas Eve !
” ( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) The first daughter ‘ s fashion sense is always on point as has been noted numerous times before .
Most recently , she turned heads when she posted a couple photos on social media of her wearing a gorgeous metallic silver and red sleeveless dress for a Christmas event held at the White House .
She completed the festive look with loose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her post , “ Touring @ FLOTUS ’ s dazzling 2020 White House Christmas decorations Friday evening !
This year ’ s theme , ‘ America the Beautiful , ’ is a tribute to the majesty of our great Nation !
” Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here .

Ivanka Trump got everyone’s attention when she shared a new stunning photos of her in a jaw-dropping dress on Christmas Eve.
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the sleeveless black number that went down to her feet with a leg slit down the side of the dress in the photos she posted on Instagram. (RELATED: Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress At Reception During UN General Assembly [PHOTOS])
She completed the terrific look with loose hair and black and silver high heels.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump)
Ivanka didn’t explain much about the picture she took with husband Jared Kushner at the White House and simply captioned it, “Merry Christmas Eve!” (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
The first daughter‘s fashion sense is always on point as has been noted numerous times before.
Most recently, she turned heads when she posted a couple photos on social media of her wearing a gorgeous metallic silver and red sleeveless dress for a Christmas event held at the White House.
She completed the festive look with loose hair and high heels.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump)
Ivanka captioned her post, “Touring @FLOTUS’s dazzling 2020 White House Christmas decorations Friday evening! This year’s theme, ‘America the Beautiful,’ is a tribute to the majesty of our great Nation!”
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here.


thedailycaller--2020-12-25--REPORT: Germany, Singapore Report First Cases Of New UK COVID-19 Mutation

Germany , on Thursday , and Singapore , on Wednesday , confirmed their first cases of the new COVID-19 mutation rapidly spreading across the United Kingdom ( UK ) .
Germany ’ s “ first known case ” was an infected individual who flew on Dec. 20 from London to Frankfurt to visit relatives , testing positive on arrival .
Genetic analysis of the person ’ s sample at a Berlin lab later identified their infection as a case of B.1.1.7 , the new British COVID-19 variant , the German state of Baden-Württemberg ’ s health ministry announced Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nigeria Sees Emergence Of Possible New COVID-19 Mutation ) The infected person , who has demonstrated mild symptoms since testing positive , had been picked up from the airport by family members and is quarantining at the family ’ s residence in Baden-Wuerttemberg , the ministry added .
Three people who had been in close contact with the individual infected have also been quarantined , the ministry added , Reuters reported .
Singapore ’ s first case of the new “ potentially more contagious ” COVID-19 variant was confirmed by the city-state ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Straits Times reported .
The first case was that of a 17-year-old Singaporean student returning from Great Britain .
The girl had arrived in Singapore on Dec. 6 and had been served a stay-home notice at a designated facility upon arrival .
On Dec. 8 , she had developed a fever , and on the next day , it was confirmed she had COVID-19 , according to The Straits Times .
Eleven others already quarantined in Singapore had tested positive for the new strain in preliminary results , Reuters reported .
According @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has shut the country to visitors who have a recent travel history to Great Britain to curb the new strain ’ s spread .
Dr. Fauci had said Monday that the new UK COVID-19 strain is ‘ most likely ’ in the United States due to travel between both the countries ; however , he expressed that a travel ban would be unnecessary .
Besides the UK , South Africa has also identified a distinct , new COVID-19 mutation within its borders .
Furthermore , a top African Union health official told reporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mutation has probably emerged in Nigeria .

Germany, on Thursday, and Singapore, on Wednesday, confirmed their first cases of the new COVID-19 mutation rapidly spreading across the United Kingdom (UK).
Germany’s “first known case” was an infected individual who flew on Dec. 20 from London to Frankfurt to visit relatives, testing positive on arrival. Genetic analysis of the person’s sample at a Berlin lab later identified their infection as a case of B.1.1.7, the new British COVID-19 variant, the German state of Baden-Württemberg’s health ministry announced Thursday, according to Reuters. (RELATED: Nigeria Sees Emergence Of Possible New COVID-19 Mutation)
The infected person, who has demonstrated mild symptoms since testing positive, had been picked up from the airport by family members and is quarantining at the family’s residence in Baden-Wüerttemberg, the ministry said. Three people who had been in close contact with the individual infected have also been quarantined, the ministry added, Reuters reported.
The German government says it is planning to restrict travel to and from the UK due to the new COVID-19 strain — Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) December 20, 2020
Singapore’s first case of the new “potentially more contagious” COVID-19 variant was confirmed by the city-state’s Ministry of Health on Wednesday, The Straits Times reported. The first case was that of a 17-year-old Singaporean student returning from Great Britain.
The girl had arrived in Singapore on Dec. 6 and had been served a stay-home notice at a designated facility upon arrival. On Dec. 8, she had developed a fever, and on the next day, it was confirmed she had COVID-19, according to The Straits Times.
Eleven others already quarantined in Singapore had tested positive for the new strain in preliminary results, Reuters reported.
Singapore confirms 1 imported patient with potentially more contagious Covid-19 strain from UK https://t.co/eHR6f49oGu — The Straits Times (@straits_times) December 23, 2020
According to further reporting from Reuters, Singapore has shut the country to visitors who have a recent travel history to Great Britain to curb the new strain’s spread.
Dr. Fauci had said Monday that the new UK COVID-19 strain is ‘most likely’ in the United States due to travel between both the countries; however, he expressed that a travel ban would be unnecessary.
Besides the UK, South Africa has also identified a distinct, new COVID-19 mutation within its borders.
Furthermore, a top African Union health official told reporters Thursday that a third new recent COVID-19 mutation has probably emerged in Nigeria.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--US Student Jailed In Cayman Islands Gets Sentence Reduced To Two Months

Georgia medical student Skylar Mack , jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating the British territory ’ s COVID-19 quarantine rules , got her sentence cut to two months by a panel of judges Tuesday .
Mack and her boyfriend , Vanjae Ramgeet , had initially been sentenced to four months ’ imprisonment December 15 by the Islands ’ Grand Court Justice Roger Chapple , after he had overturned an earlier ruling requiring 40 hours of community service and a $ 2,600 fine per person .
( RELATED : COVID-19 Patient Beats Roommate To Death For Praying ) An appeals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months imprisonment , Mack ’ s lawyer Jonathan Hughes told CBS News .
Hughes told the outlet that the appeals court concurred that the four-month sentence “ was not appropriate ” given the case ’ s circumstances .
“ Whilst it was our hope that Skylar would be able to return home to resume her studies in January , we accept the decision of the court and look forward to receiving its written reasons in due course , ” Hughes said .
Mack had allegedly violated the Islands ’ quarantine requirements , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , in November , two days post-arrival .
She had requested permission to loosen a wrist monitor she had to wear , then removed it to attend a game where her boyfriend competed .
On Monday , a day before the sentence ’ s reduction , Skylar ’ s grandmother had written to the White House requesting Trump ’ s help in the case .
In an email Fox News obtained , the Office of Presidential Correspondence replied thanking Skylar ’ s grandmother for “ taking the time to write and share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ White House staff reviewed your correspondence and forwarded it to the appropriate Federal agency for further action , ” they had added .

Georgia medical student Skylar Mack, jailed in the Cayman Islands for violating the British territory’s COVID-19 quarantine rules, got her sentence cut to two months by a panel of judges Tuesday.
Mack and her boyfriend, Vanjae Ramgeet, had initially been sentenced to four months’ imprisonment December 15 by the Islands’ Grand Court Justice Roger Chapple, after he had overturned an earlier ruling requiring 40 hours of community service and a $2,600 fine per person. (RELATED: COVID-19 Patient Beats Roommate To Death For Praying)
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An appeals court decreased the punishment Tuesday to two months imprisonment, Mack’s lawyer Jonathan Hughes told CBS News.
Hughes told the outlet that the appeals court concurred that the four-month sentence “was not appropriate” given the case’s circumstances.
“Whilst it was our hope that Skylar would be able to return home to resume her studies in January, we accept the decision of the court and look forward to receiving its written reasons in due course,” Hughes said.
Mack had allegedly violated the Islands’ quarantine requirements, which require incoming travelers to quarantine for fourteen days, in November, two days post-arrival.
She had requested permission to loosen a wrist monitor she had to wear, then removed it to attend a game where her boyfriend competed.
On Monday, a day before the sentence’s reduction, Skylar’s grandmother had written to the White House requesting Trump’s help in the case.
Family of U.S. teen jailed in Cayman Islands for breaking COVID protocols asks Trump for help.
Skylar Mack was sentenced to prison in the Cayman Islands for breaking Covid isolation protocols. Her family has appealed to Trump for help: @tfitzsimons. https://t.co/SXV7SVR9sJ — Shomari Stone (@shomaristone) December 21, 2020
In an email Fox News obtained, the Office of Presidential Correspondence replied thanking Skylar’s grandmother for “taking the time to write and share your story with President Donald J. Trump.”
“White House staff reviewed your correspondence and forwarded it to the appropriate Federal agency for further action,” they had added.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--Restaurants That Refused To Shut Down After Gov. Tom Wolf’s Indoor Dining Ban Lose Lawsuit

Two restaurants from Hershey , Pennsylvania , and a restaurant association have lost their lawsuit against Democratic Governor Tom Wolf ’ s indoor dining ban after a judge refused to block the order from the governor .
The lawsuit was filed by the Hershey Independent Restaurant Association ( HIRA ) , and two Hershey restaurants , Fenicci ’ s of Hershey and the River House Bar and Grill , according to Pennlive .
The judge , Christopher C. Conner of the U.S. Middle District explained that he understood the stressful situation restaurant owners are in , but that his court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HIRA , Fenicci ’ s of Hershey and the River House Bar and Grill lacked proof of a civil rights violation .
When asked about the lawsuit that had been rejected on Dec. 23 , Phil Guarno , the owner of Fenicci ’ s of Hershey , the oldest freestanding restaurant in the city , explained to the Daily Caller , “ We were seeking an injunction against the governor for closing indoor dining.
” Guarno explained that they were seeking to prohibit the enforcement of Gov .
Wolf ’ s temporary ban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We defied his orders , we said enough was enough , ” Guarno added .
“ When he asked us to close on Dec. 12 , we didn ’ t. ” Under 42 U.S. Code 1983 , people are allowed to sue the government or to seek an injunction if they feel their constitutional rights have been infringed upon .
Under this law , people have to prove that someone has intentionally deprived them of their constitutional rights .
“ Shortly there after , around Dec. 17 he was sending out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the board of health to issue citations to try to shut us down , ” Guarno explained .
( RELATED : ‘ Open Or Go Bankrupt ’ : Gym Re-Opens In Defiance Of Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf ’ s Partial Lockdown ) Guarno explained that he has made the decision to put his liquor license into safe keeping .
“ This means that my liquor license is away in a safe storage area with the state , ” he added .
He explained that while he is unable to serve alcohol right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not receiving any liquor infractions .
“ I wasn ’ t going to close and let someone go without Christmas presents under their tree , or a chicken on the table , ” Guarno said .
“ I know a lot of people who have lost everything , and they ’ ll never get it back.
” Guarno explained that since there have been so many restaurants defying his orders , Wolf issued an injunction against 40 restaurants , asking a judge to close them down and to seek punitive damages against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he will have to weigh his options on whether to remain open or close .
“ My goal was to make sure that my employees had enough money to get through the holidays.
” “ The community has been incredibly supportive , ” he said .
“ We ’ ve been sold out every night since Dec. 10 , I ’ ve had people drive as far as a thousand miles to come see us .
”

Two restaurants from Hershey, Pennsylvania, and a restaurant association have lost their lawsuit against Democratic Governor Tom Wolf’s indoor dining ban after a judge refused to block the order from the governor.
The lawsuit was filed by the Hershey Independent Restaurant Association (HIRA), and two Hershey restaurants, Fenicci’s of Hershey and the River House Bar and Grill, according to Pennlive.
The judge, Christopher C. Conner of the U.S. Middle District explained that he understood the stressful situation restaurant owners are in, but that his court would be unable to intervene since the HIRA, Fenicci’s of Hershey and the River House Bar and Grill lacked proof of a civil rights violation.
U.S. judge refuses to block Gov. Wolf’s COVID-19 inspired ban on indoor dining https://t.co/IjYINnjgmf — PennLive.com (@PennLive) December 24, 2020
When asked about the lawsuit that had been rejected on Dec. 23, Phil Guarno, the owner of Fenicci’s of Hershey, the oldest freestanding restaurant in the city, explained to the Daily Caller, “We were seeking an injunction against the governor for closing indoor dining.” Guarno explained that they were seeking to prohibit the enforcement of Gov. Wolf’s temporary ban on indoor dining with their injunction.
“We defied his orders, we said enough was enough,” Guarno added. “When he asked us to close on Dec. 12, we didn’t.”
Under 42 U.S. Code 1983, people are allowed to sue the government or to seek an injunction if they feel their constitutional rights have been infringed upon. Under this law, people have to prove that someone has intentionally deprived them of their constitutional rights.
“Shortly there after, around Dec. 17 he was sending out the state liquor authorities, as well as the board of health to issue citations to try to shut us down,” Guarno explained. (RELATED: ‘Open Or Go Bankrupt’: Gym Re-Opens In Defiance Of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s Partial Lockdown)
Guarno explained that he has made the decision to put his liquor license into safe keeping. “This means that my liquor license is away in a safe storage area with the state,” he added. He explained that while he is unable to serve alcohol right now, it means that he is not receiving any liquor infractions.
“I wasn’t going to close and let someone go without Christmas presents under their tree, or a chicken on the table,” Guarno said. “I know a lot of people who have lost everything, and they’ll never get it back.”
Guarno explained that since there have been so many restaurants defying his orders, Wolf issued an injunction against 40 restaurants, asking a judge to close them down and to seek punitive damages against the establishments.
Going forward, Guarno says that he will have to weigh his options on whether to remain open or close. “My goal was to make sure that my employees had enough money to get through the holidays.”
“The community has been incredibly supportive,” he said. “We’ve been sold out every night since Dec. 10, I’ve had people drive as far as a thousand miles to come see us.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--‘It Gets Better’: Kevin Spacey’s Christmas Message Addresses People Considering Suicide

Actor Kevin Spacey delivered his annual Christmas message Thursday , offering encouragement and hope to those who were considering ending their lives .
Spacey referenced his own personal issues over the last several years — since sexual assault allegations and eventual charges resulted in the loss of his role on the hit Netflix series “ House of Cards ” — and said that because of his situation a number of people had reached out to him to share their own struggles .
( RELATED : Kevin Spacey Compares Losing His Job After Sexual Assault Allegation To Millions Of People Facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say that he had heard from so many people who were in despair , some even contemplating taking their own lives , that he felt like his traditional Christmas message needed a different approach .
“ While it ’ s been a privilege to offer support , I have to say , it ’ s also been beyond my abilities , and it ’ s bigger than me , ” Spacey explained .
“ Because , heartbreakingly , so many have talked about things having gotten so bad for them that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Spacey added that his goal in sending this year ’ s message was to acknowledge their pain , adding , “ To anyone out there who ’ s struggling or contemplating that idea , please , please do not take that step.
” “ If you ’ re standing in a place that you can no longer remain standing , if you ’ re suffering , if you need help , if you feel guilt or shame , if you ’ re struggling with your identity , if your back ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel that there is no path for you , whatever your situation , I promise you there is a path , ” Spacey continued , encouraging those who were hurting to reach out and ask for the help that they needed .
“ I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas , a great 2021 , and say to all those out there who might be suffering , it gets better .
It does get better , ” Spacey concluded .

Actor Kevin Spacey delivered his annual Christmas message Thursday, offering encouragement and hope to those who were considering ending their lives.
Spacey referenced his own personal issues over the last several years — since sexual assault allegations and eventual charges resulted in the loss of his role on the hit Netflix series “House of Cards” — and said that because of his situation a number of people had reached out to him to share their own struggles. (RELATED: Kevin Spacey Compares Losing His Job After Sexual Assault Allegation To Millions Of People Facing Unemployment During Pandemic)
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Spacey went on to say that he had heard from so many people who were in despair, some even contemplating taking their own lives, that he felt like his traditional Christmas message needed a different approach.
“While it’s been a privilege to offer support, I have to say, it’s also been beyond my abilities, and it’s bigger than me,” Spacey explained. “Because, heartbreakingly, so many have talked about things having gotten so bad for them that they’ve contemplated taking their own lives.”
Spacey added that his goal in sending this year’s message was to acknowledge their pain, adding, “To anyone out there who’s struggling or contemplating that idea, please, please do not take that step.”
“If you’re standing in a place that you can no longer remain standing, if you’re suffering, if you need help, if you feel guilt or shame, if you’re struggling with your identity, if your back’s up against the wall. If you feel that there is no path for you, whatever your situation, I promise you there is a path,” Spacey continued, encouraging those who were hurting to reach out and ask for the help that they needed.
“I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a great 2021, and say to all those out there who might be suffering, it gets better. It does get better,” Spacey concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--This Mini Projector Will Take Family Movie Night To Another Level

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This small little gadget can provide projection size up to 16 feet away! That’s pretty impressive if you ask me. Alongside this, the LED light source is designed to reduce eye strain. We all know that’s super important nowadays, since we find ourselves staring at screen more and more often.
I suggest if you’re interested in this product to purchase it now, as it is 30% off the original price, bringing the grand total from $99.99 to $69.99!
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thedailycaller--2020-12-24--POLL: 78% Of Republicans Believe Presidential Election Was Fraudulent

78 % of Republicans believe that Joe Biden was illegitimately elected president , a USA Today/Suffolk University poll that was released Thursday found .
When asked if they believed Joe Biden was legitimately elected president , 96 % of Democrats said yes , while only 20 % of Republicans said the same .
Just 3 % of Democrats said that they did not believe Joe Biden was legitimately elected , the poll found .
Overall , 62 % of respondents said that they believed Joe Biden was legitimately elected president , while 37 % believed he was not legitimately elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birtherism ’ : Biden Attorney Trashes Trump Lawsuits And Fraud Claims ) President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that the results of the presidential election were fraudulent and called for investigations into allegations of voter fraud .
Multiple lawsuits were filed attempting to overturn the results of the election in several states .
The president said on Twitter Wednesday that a Special Counsel was needed to investigate the “ massive voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
” Republicans and Democrats were similarly split when asked if it was time for Trump to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ College has cast a majority of their votes for Biden .
Just 37 % of Republicans believed that it was time for Trump to concede , while 95 % of Democrats said the same , according to the poll .
70 % of the total respondents said that Trump should concede the election , while 26 % said that he should not .
Both Republicans and Democrats said that they believed Joe Biden would “ significantly dismantle ” Trump ’ s legacy while in office with 74 % of Democrats , 63 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respondents overall agreeing .
Half of all respondents said that history will view Trump as a “ failed president.
” 16 % said that Trump will be viewed as a “ fair president , ” 13 % said that he will be viewed as a “ good president , ” and 16 % said that he will be viewed as a “ great president.
” Only 1 % of Democrats said that history will assess Trump as a great president , against 40 % of Republicans who responded similarly .
The vast majority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that history will view Trump as a failed president , while 12 % of Republicans agreed .
The USA Today/Suffolk University poll was conducted between Dec. 16 and Dec. 20 .
The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points .

78% of Republicans believe that Joe Biden was illegitimately elected president, a USA Today/Suffolk University poll that was released Thursday found.
When asked if they believed Joe Biden was legitimately elected president, 96% of Democrats said yes, while only 20% of Republicans said the same. Just 3% of Democrats said that they did not believe Joe Biden was legitimately elected, the poll found.
Overall, 62% of respondents said that they believed Joe Biden was legitimately elected president, while 37% believed he was not legitimately elected. (RELATED: ‘The New Birtherism’: Biden Attorney Trashes Trump Lawsuits And Fraud Claims)
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that the results of the presidential election were fraudulent and called for investigations into allegations of voter fraud. Multiple lawsuits were filed attempting to overturn the results of the election in several states.
The president said on Twitter Wednesday that a Special Counsel was needed to investigate the “massive voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.”
After seeing the massive Voter Fraud in the 2020 Presidential Election, I disagree with anyone that thinks a strong, fast, and fair Special Counsel is not needed, IMMEDIATELY. This was the most corrupt election in the history of our Country, and it must be closely examined! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 23, 2020
Republicans and Democrats were similarly split when asked if it was time for Trump to concede the election now that the Electoral College has cast a majority of their votes for Biden.
Just 37% of Republicans believed that it was time for Trump to concede, while 95% of Democrats said the same, according to the poll. 70% of the total respondents said that Trump should concede the election, while 26% said that he should not.
Both Republicans and Democrats said that they believed Joe Biden would “significantly dismantle” Trump’s legacy while in office with 74% of Democrats, 63% of Republicans, and 66% of respondents overall agreeing.
Half of all respondents said that history will view Trump as a “failed president.” 16% said that Trump will be viewed as a “fair president,” 13% said that he will be viewed as a “good president,” and 16% said that he will be viewed as a “great president.”
Only 1% of Democrats said that history will assess Trump as a great president, against 40% of Republicans who responded similarly.
The vast majority of Democrats – 87% – said that history will view Trump as a failed president, while 12% of Republicans agreed.
The USA Today/Suffolk University poll was conducted between Dec. 16 and Dec. 20. The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percentage points.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--NYC’s Oldest Restaurant Survived The American Revolution And A Bombing. Its Owner Says Cuomo’s COVID

NYC’s Oldest Restaurant Survived The American Revolution And A Bombing. Its Owner Says Cuomo’s COVID Restrictions Could Be Its Downfall

A crack runs down the middle of the restaurant ’ s 200-year-old wall mural – a small reminder of when a terrorist group bombed the building in 1975 .
Each room of the tavern – and there are many – is steeped in history and tradition .
One room boasts the Dingle Whiskey Bar , named lovingly after a town in Ireland .
Another portion of the tavern includes a handcrafted fireplace and a chandelier imported the Emerald Isle .
An old musket sits atop a mantle in yet another one of the historic restaurant ’ s renowned dining rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building and restaurant located on Pearl Street in New York City ’ s Financial District .
The oldest restaurant in the city , it was built in 1719 and has been operating as a tavern since 1762 .
The restaurant has toughed it out in the city that never sleeps for over 250 years , through the American Revolution , Hurricane Sandy and much more .
Fraunces Tavern ’ s owner , Eddie Travers , spoke with the Daily Caller about the one thing that could bring the city ’ s oldest restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Cuomo ’ s COVID-19 restaurant restrictions .
Cuomo announced a ban on indoor dining earlier in December , just as winter rolls through the Big Apple .
“ He [ Cuomo ] always talked about the science … This is not scientific , ” Travers said of the indoor dining ban .
( RELATED : ‘ Killing Us ’ : NYC Restaurant Workers Beg Cuomo To Ease Restrictions On Indoor Dining ) Just 1.43 % of COVID-19 cases are coming from restaurants and bars , according to statewide contact tracing data .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ other hand , account for almost 74 % .
Travers said Cuomo ’ s indoor dining ban is “ driving people into that … danger area ” and argued that restaurants are far safer than households .
“ When you go into a restaurant , you know , we ’ ve got air filtration systems , we ’ ve got social distancing , we ’ ve got cleaning going on , ” Travers noted .
“ Nobody ’ s house has it .
It really doesn ’ t make sense .
I can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not figure out why he would do that .
In my opinion , he should be encouraging people to go to restaurants , where it ’ s safe.
” Fraunces Tavern continues to try and make ends meet amid the ever-changing COVID-19 regulations .
They ’ ve built a small outdoor dining center with seven tables and heaters .
The restaurant now offers food and drink deliveries and they ’ re trying to boost merchandise sales .
Normally , the inside of the tavern can hold about 400 people , Travers said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to make any sort of revenue , ” Travers told the Caller .
“ We also opened up a craft beer bottle shop so people can come in and get their rare craft beers and take them home with them .
But still , even with that , it ’ s not enough to keep us going , but hopefully in the future when things get better it ’ ll be a nice addition to what we do.
” Travers also discussed the possibility that he may have to lay staff off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dining ban .
He said they ’ ll be okay until January 1 , but after that , it ’ s up in the air .
“ Outside of here [ the restaurant ] , I don ’ t get much sleep , ” Travers said .
“ It ’ s very stressful .
It ’ s a lot on our shoulders , which we ’ ve never had , and it ’ s really about our staff , our families and our staff ’ s families .
To have that sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been very stressful .
It ’ s not been easy .
”

A crack runs down the middle of the restaurant’s 200-year-old wall mural – a small reminder of when a terrorist group bombed the building in 1975. Each room of the tavern – and there are many – is steeped in history and tradition.
One room boasts the Dingle Whiskey Bar, named lovingly after a town in Ireland. Another portion of the tavern includes a handcrafted fireplace and a chandelier imported the Emerald Isle. An old musket sits atop a mantle in yet another one of the historic restaurant’s renowned dining rooms.
Fraunces Tavern is a renovated historic building and restaurant located on Pearl Street in New York City’s Financial District. The oldest restaurant in the city, it was built in 1719 and has been operating as a tavern since 1762. The restaurant has toughed it out in the city that never sleeps for over 250 years, through the American Revolution, Hurricane Sandy and much more.
Fraunces Tavern’s owner, Eddie Travers, spoke with the Daily Caller about the one thing that could bring the city’s oldest restaurant down – Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 restaurant restrictions. Cuomo announced a ban on indoor dining earlier in December, just as winter rolls through the Big Apple.
“He [Cuomo] always talked about the science … This is not scientific,” Travers said of the indoor dining ban. (RELATED: ‘Killing Us’: NYC Restaurant Workers Beg Cuomo To Ease Restrictions On Indoor Dining)
Just 1.43% of COVID-19 cases are coming from restaurants and bars, according to statewide contact tracing data. Households and social gatherings, on the other hand, account for almost 74%.
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Travers said Cuomo’s indoor dining ban is “driving people into that … danger area” and argued that restaurants are far safer than households.
“When you go into a restaurant, you know, we’ve got air filtration systems, we’ve got social distancing, we’ve got cleaning going on,” Travers noted. “Nobody’s house has it. It really doesn’t make sense. I can’t, for one, cannot figure out why he would do that. In my opinion, he should be encouraging people to go to restaurants, where it’s safe.”
Fraunces Tavern continues to try and make ends meet amid the ever-changing COVID-19 regulations. They’ve built a small outdoor dining center with seven tables and heaters. The restaurant now offers food and drink deliveries and they’re trying to boost merchandise sales.
Normally, the inside of the tavern can hold about 400 people, Travers said.
“[We’re] just trying to make any sort of revenue,” Travers told the Caller. “We also opened up a craft beer bottle shop so people can come in and get their rare craft beers and take them home with them. But still, even with that, it’s not enough to keep us going, but hopefully in the future when things get better it’ll be a nice addition to what we do.”
Travers also discussed the possibility that he may have to lay staff off around the holidays due to the indoor dining ban. He said they’ll be okay until January 1, but after that, it’s up in the air.
“Outside of here [the restaurant], I don’t get much sleep,” Travers said. “It’s very stressful. It’s a lot on our shoulders, which we’ve never had, and it’s really about our staff, our families and our staff’s families. To have that sort of burden is very tough. It’s been very stressful. It’s not been easy.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--POLL: 50% Of Americans Say History Will Judge Trump As A Failure

Fifty percent of Americans believe that history will likely judge President Donald Trump a “ failed ” president , a recent USA Today/Suffolk University poll finds .
“ Asked how history would judge Trump ’ s presidency , 16 % predict he will be seen as a great president , 13 % as a good president , 16 % as a fair president , and 50 % as a failed president .
5 % are undecided , ” USA Today reported .
( RELATED : ‘ I ’ ll See You In 4 Years ’ : Trump Hints He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christmas Party ) The poll , taken Dec. 16-20 , 2020 , asked 1000 registered voters a series of questions about the president ’ s performance and the 2020 presidential election , and has a margin of error plus or minus 3.1 percentage points .
Arsh Ganjoo , 19 , a Biden voter from Great Falls , Virginia , suggested that history would view Trump as “ more of an anomaly ” than a successful president .
“ He had half the people loving him and half the people wanting him dead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fare so well as former President Barack Obama at the close of his second term .
Then just 23 % of Americans thought that he would be remembered as a “ failed ” president while 18 % called him a “ great ” president and 23 % called him a “ good ” one .
Other questions addressed the presidential election — which Trump still has not conceded to President-Elect Joe Biden — and whether or not people believed that the results were legitimate .
“ By 62 % -37 % , Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fact that more than a third of the electorate – including 78 % of Republicans – say he didn ’ t legitimately win the office looms as a significant political hurdle , particularly for a president who will take office during a deadly pandemic and an economy in upheaval , ” USA Today reported .
Trump has also reportedly convinced Republicans to support him again if he chooses to run in 2024 — 71 % said they would vote for him again and 16 % would consider doing so .
Only 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump if he were the party ’ s nominee .

Fifty percent of Americans believe that history will likely judge President Donald Trump a “failed” president, a recent USA Today/Suffolk University poll finds.
“Asked how history would judge Trump’s presidency, 16% predict he will be seen as a great president, 13% as a good president, 16% as a fair president, and 50% as a failed president. 5% are undecided,” USA Today reported. (RELATED: ‘I’ll See You In 4 Years’: Trump Hints He’ll Run In 2024 During White House Christmas Party)
New polling from USA Today and Suffolk U: “Asked how history would judge Trump’s presidency, 16% predict he will be seen as a great president, 13% as a good president, 16% as a fair president, and 50% as a failed president. 5% are undecided.” https://t.co/5ZD0pO3Cog — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) December 24, 2020
The poll, taken Dec. 16-20, 2020, asked 1000 registered voters a series of questions about the president’s performance and the 2020 presidential election, and has a margin of error plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
Arsh Ganjoo, 19, a Biden voter from Great Falls, Virginia, suggested that history would view Trump as “more of an anomaly” than a successful president. “He had half the people loving him and half the people wanting him dead,” Ganjoo said.
Trump did not fare so well as former President Barack Obama at the close of his second term. Then just 23% of Americans thought that he would be remembered as a “failed” president while 18% called him a “great” president and 23% called him a “good” one.
Other questions addressed the presidential election — which Trump still has not conceded to President-Elect Joe Biden — and whether or not people believed that the results were legitimate.
“By 62%-37%, Americans believe Biden was legitimately elected president. The fact that more than a third of the electorate – including 78% of Republicans – say he didn’t legitimately win the office looms as a significant political hurdle, particularly for a president who will take office during a deadly pandemic and an economy in upheaval,” USA Today reported.
Trump hasn’t succeeded in overturning the election results but he has persuaded a third of Americans that Biden wasn’t legitimately elected https://t.co/zPYLuXOuWG — USA TODAY Politics (@usatodayDC) December 24, 2020
Trump has also reportedly convinced Republicans to support him again if he chooses to run in 2024 — 71% said they would vote for him again and 16% would consider doing so. Only 10% said that they would not support Trump if he were the party’s nominee.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--REPORT: Majority Of House Democrats Endorse Return To Iran Deal

150 House Democrats signed a letter endorsing President-elect Joe Biden ’ s plan to re-enter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for Iran ( JCPOA ) , according to reports .
A diverse group of Democratic representatives supported the letter , according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency .
Relative moderates Brad Sherman of California and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia supported the effort , as did liberals Barbara Lee of California and Joaquin Castro of Texas .
Sherman voted for a congressional resolution of disapproval of the deal in 2015 .
( RELATED : Virginia Democrat Allegedly Lights Up Caucus Call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and two-thirds of senators would have to support a resolution of disapproval in order to prevent re-entry into the Iran Deal , since a President Biden would be likely to veto the resolution .
The large number of signatories to the letter means that any members who oppose re-entry would be unable to override a presidential veto .
Lobbying organizations reacted to news of the letter on social media .
The left-wing group J Street approvingly tweeted out a list of the 150 signatories .
The Obama Administration entered the JCPOA despite bipartisan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , since President Barack Obama denied that the Iran Deal was a treaty , it did not need Senate approval .
Obama ’ s unilateral action allowed President Donald Trump to withdraw from the agreement and reimpose sanctions via executive order .
Trump made hardline opposition to Iran a centerpiece of his foreign policy .

150 House Democrats signed a letter endorsing President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to re-enter the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for Iran (JCPOA), according to reports.
A diverse group of Democratic representatives supported the letter, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Relative moderates Brad Sherman of California and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia supported the effort, as did liberals Barbara Lee of California and Joaquin Castro of Texas. Sherman voted for a congressional resolution of disapproval of the deal in 2015. (RELATED: Virginia Democrat Allegedly Lights Up Caucus Call On Election Performance)
Two-thirds of representatives and two-thirds of senators would have to support a resolution of disapproval in order to prevent re-entry into the Iran Deal, since a President Biden would be likely to veto the resolution. The large number of signatories to the letter means that any members who oppose re-entry would be unable to override a presidential veto.
Lobbying organizations reacted to news of the letter on social media. The left-wing group J Street approvingly tweeted out a list of the 150 signatories.
Thank you to all 150 members of Congress that signed the letter!
If you see your member here, send them a thank you for standing up for diplomacy. pic.twitter.com/hkr5zHOtvT — J Street (@jstreetdotorg) December 23, 2020
B’Nai B’Rith International opposed the effort.
We are deeply dismayed by a letter from 150 House Democrats to President-elect Biden urging quick reentry into Iran nuclear deal. The U.S. must not consider easing pressure on Iran until it agrees to end its ballistic missile program, human rights abuses and regional aggression. pic.twitter.com/E1TjEsKl8t — B’nai B’rith Int’l (@BnaiBrith) December 24, 2020
The Obama Administration entered the JCPOA despite bipartisan opposition in the House of Representatives. However, since President Barack Obama denied that the Iran Deal was a treaty, it did not need Senate approval.
Obama’s unilateral action allowed President Donald Trump to withdraw from the agreement and reimpose sanctions via executive order. Trump made hardline opposition to Iran a centerpiece of his foreign policy.


thedailycaller--2020-12-24--ICE Arrested Significantly Fewer Illegal Immigrants Due To COVID-19

Officials arrested 30 % fewer individuals in 2020 than they did last year , in part because of COVID-19 , Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Wednesday .
ICE ’ s Enforcement and Removal Operations officials made 103,603 arrests this year and deported 185,884 individuals , according to ICE .
Around 90 % of the aliens who were arrested had criminal convictions or charges , and 92 % of those deported had prior or pending criminal charges .
“ The men and women who represent ICE have risen to the challenges presented this fiscal year , including the COVID-19 pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tony Pham said in a statement .
“ A prime example of our agility as an agency as a direct operational pivot to COVID-19 was our ability to return more than 1,000 U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who were stranded abroad as airports began to shut down because of the pandemic , ” Pham added .
ICE assembled a team of medical professionals and disease specialists to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in detention centers , according to ICE .
The team reduced the population of detainees and aimed to keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over $ 315 million on medical , dental and public health services for 99,670 detainees , according to ICE .
( RELATED : ICE Arrested More Than 150 Aliens In 10 Days ) “ This is but one example of ICE ’ s nimble efforts to complete our mission , serve our country and safeguard the homeland and her citizens , ” Pham said in a statement .
“ The cumulative efforts made this year are a tribute to our exemplary workforce , who , despite professional and personal challenges presented by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sworn duty to protecting the interests of the United States and her people , ” Pham added .
Even with enhanced precautions , the positive case rates among ICE detainees were around 13 times higher than the general population from April to August , USA Today reported .
The spread of COVID-19 in detention centers may be worse due to inadequate data and testing within the facilities .
“ We have an incomplete picture of what ’ s happening with testing , ” Harvard Medical Student Parsa Erfani said , USA Today reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hard to stand by and just look the other way.
” Among the illegal aliens arrested , there were criminal charges or convictions for more than 1,800 homicide offenses , over 37,000 assault offenses , and over 10,000 sexual assault or sex offenses , according to ICE .
ICE Homeland Security Investigations ( HSI ) arrested nearly 32,000 criminal violators , including 3,671 gang-related criminal arrests , according to ICE .
HSI rescued just over 1,000 child exploitation victims and 418 human trafficking victims .
HSI seized over 1.4 million pounds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to ICE .
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Officials arrested 30% fewer individuals in 2020 than they did last year, in part because of COVID-19, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Wednesday.
ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations officials made 103,603 arrests this year and deported 185,884 individuals, according to ICE. Around 90% of the aliens who were arrested had criminal convictions or charges, and 92% of those deported had prior or pending criminal charges.
“The men and women who represent ICE have risen to the challenges presented this fiscal year, including the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest,” Acting ICE Director Tony Pham said in a statement.
“A prime example of our agility as an agency as a direct operational pivot to COVID-19 was our ability to return more than 1,000 U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who were stranded abroad as airports began to shut down because of the pandemic,” Pham added.
ICE’s fiscal 2020 report highlights operational successes in a year shrouded by #covid19. pic.twitter.com/pKdNLUdJzH — ICE (@ICEgov) December 23, 2020
ICE assembled a team of medical professionals and disease specialists to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in detention centers, according to ICE. The team reduced the population of detainees and aimed to keep the population below 70%.
ICE spent over $315 million on medical, dental and public health services for 99,670 detainees, according to ICE. (RELATED: ICE Arrested More Than 150 Aliens In 10 Days)
“This is but one example of ICE’s nimble efforts to complete our mission, serve our country and safeguard the homeland and her citizens,” Pham said in a statement.
“The cumulative efforts made this year are a tribute to our exemplary workforce, who, despite professional and personal challenges presented by the pandemic, have remained committed to their sworn duty to protecting the interests of the United States and her people,” Pham added.
Even with enhanced precautions, the positive case rates among ICE detainees were around 13 times higher than the general population from April to August, USA Today reported. The spread of COVID-19 in detention centers may be worse due to inadequate data and testing within the facilities.
“We have an incomplete picture of what’s happening with testing,” Harvard Medical Student Parsa Erfani said, USA Today reported. “(But) it’s hard to stand by and just look the other way.”
Among the illegal aliens arrested, there were criminal charges or convictions for more than 1,800 homicide offenses, over 37,000 assault offenses, and over 10,000 sexual assault or sex offenses, according to ICE.
ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested nearly 32,000 criminal violators, including 3,671 gang-related criminal arrests, according to ICE. HSI rescued just over 1,000 child exploitation victims and 418 human trafficking victims.
HSI seized over 1.4 million pounds of narcotics and confiscated nearly 7,000 weapons, according to ICE.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-24--The ‘Squad’ Managed To Tank Democratic House Races — And Gain Influence

When Democrats in Congress vastly underperformed expectations on Election Day , many inside and out of the party argued radical @ @ @ @ @ — but the most vocal supporters of those policies are gaining ground in the party @ @ @ @

When Democrats in Congress vastly underperformed expectations on Election Day, many inside and out of the party argued radical progressive messaging was to blame — but the most vocal supporters of those policies are gaining ground in the party as a result.