thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Inside The Dark Money Dem Group Using An Umbrella Network To Flay Trump Over His Virus Response

• Two super PACs — Pacronym and American Bridge — that are thrashing President Donald Trump ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic are affiliated with Arabella Advisors , a consulting firm that is not required to identify its donors .
• Academics and other researchers said flaying the president over his virus response so early in the health crisis skirts ethical boundaries , and that he should be given more leeway on the matter .
• One of Pacronym ’ s affiliated groups is creating a large network of so-called local news outlets that are designed to promote progressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large super PAC groups that kickstarted a digital ad campaign targeting President Donald Trump ’ s coronavirus response have ties to a wealthy dark money network .
American Bridge 21st Century and Pacronym are cutting ads thrashing Trump ’ s handling of the virus and becoming two of the first super PACs to go after the president on the health crisis , The Washington Post reported .
Both groups also have ties to two large nonprofit groups — New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty Fund — connected to a massive left-leaning consulting group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s nonprofits — ACRONYM — $ 250,000 while providing American Bridge $ 40,000 in 2018 , according to NVF ’ s 2018 IRS documents .
IRS records also indicated American Bridge pulled in $ 200,000 in 2018 from nonprofit Sixteen Thirty Fund , which reportedly spent $ 141 million on various left-leaning causes during the midterm election year .
Sixteen Thirty Fund and nonprofit NVF are tied into the same sprawling network , according to an analysis by the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Arabella Advisors , a philanthropic consulting company based in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including the NVF , Sixteen Thirty Fund , Hopewell Fund and the Windward Fund .
Sixteen Thirty Fund has not responded to the DCNF ’ s request for comment , while NVF acknowledged making a grant to ACRONYM in 2018 but noted that it “ has nothing to do with the activities at PACRONYM or American Bridge.
” NVF also notified the DCNF that it provided a “ grant to the Daily Caller News Foundation in the past.
” Arabella representative Steve Sampson called NVF merely a “ client of ours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Washington , D.C. , office with all four groups , according to NVF and Sixteen Thirty Fund ’ s 2018 IRS records .
American Bridge has not responded to the DCNF ’ s request for comment .
Arabella ’ s network raked in $ 582 million in 2017 while taking advantage of tax laws allowing it to conceal the identity of most of its donors , according to a 2019 report from the Capital Research Center , a group that investigates nonprofits and other organizations ’ spending habits .
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“ Arabella Network is the umbrella , and they have these two funds that flow toward both of these groups .
A clearly full-blown left-wing arm that is casting itself as a nonprofit is politiicizing this event , ” former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt told the DCNF .
Laxalt is the Outside Counsel to Americans for Public Trust , a group dedicated to uncovering unethical behavior .
Americans for Public Trust has covered the network in the past .
( RELATED : Billionaire Allegedly Behind A False Flag Operation In Alabama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chaos ) “ American lives are more important than scoring cheap political points , ” he added after suggesting that the group is striking while the iron is hot and making certain they capitalize on a crisis that has so far killed thousands of people .
Some Democrats are taking on a similar approach .
Former Vice President Joe Biden , for instance , is also criticizing Trump ’ s response , which has been off-beat , with the president shifting from likening the virus to the flu to restricting travel to China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ referring to Pacronym ’ s announcement on March 17 to plow $ 5 million into a digital advertising campaign railing against Trump ’ s coronavirus response .
One of the group ’ s Facebook ads on March 25 suggested Trump “ dismantle a federal team working on pandemics ” ahead of the virus outbreak .
The ad is published through Four is Enough , a Pacronym project .
American Bridge , for its part , is also thrashing Trump ’ s handling of the issue .
The group is running coronavirus-related ads in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of which are battleground states that the president won in 2016 but Democrats say are in play come 2020 .
The group ’ s Facebook ads lashing out at Trump are similar to Pacronym ’ s content .
“ Neglect .
Botched responses .
Cuts at the Centers for Disease Control , ” American Bridge noted in an ad that ran March 18 to 30 .
ACRONYM ’ s founder said the campaign makes sense from a public health and national security perspective .
“ This is a public health issue and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s also a public policy issue and thus a political one , ” Tara McGowan , chief executive of the group ’ s board , told The Washington Post on March 17 .
Democratic operative David Plouffe , who managed former President Barack Obama ’ s 2008 Whit House bid , sits alongside McGowan on ACRONYM ’ s board .
ACRONYM has not responded to the DCNF ’ s repeated requests for comment .
( RELATED : Tech Firm Behind Iowa Caucus Disaster Also Played Role In Creating A Covert Democratic Propaganda Media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a campaign skirts ethical rules .
Running advertisements thrashing the president during a health crisis looks bad , according to Daniel Kreiss , a professor of political communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill .
“ It ’ s a very fine line between ensuring that the president has the legitimacy to speak authoritatively on what Americans must do in order to be safe , and the very real and legitimate questions to raise regarding how the president has handled this crisis given that he ’ s on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WaPo in a March 17 report addressing the ad campaign push .
“ The timing of attacking the president in battleground states is appalling .
If they are going to do it , then you name the place .
I think that doing it right this second is outrageous , ” he told the DCNF .
Meanwhile , ACRONYM ’ s McGowan is also creating a constellation of local news websites that act as progressive arms targeting the president and his policies .
McGowan , a digital producer for Obama for America in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raised at least $ 25 million from wealthy liberals to create a media company called Courier Newsroom that is designed to deliver information favorable to Democrats .
Courier is rolling out newspapers in swing states to counter what its founder believes is right-wing spin on Facebook and across the digital domain .
Along with the Courier Newsroom , McGowan is reportedly creating Virginia Dogwood and Arizona ’ s Copper Courier , among others that are expected to roll out in Michigan , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Virginia and Wisconsin , all battleground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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Two super PACs — Pacronym and American Bridge — that are thrashing President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic are affiliated with Arabella Advisors, a consulting firm that is not required to identify its donors.
Academics and other researchers said flaying the president over his virus response so early in the health crisis skirts ethical boundaries, and that he should be given more leeway on the matter.
One of Pacronym’s affiliated groups is creating a large network of so-called local news outlets that are designed to promote progressive viewpoints inside battleground states.
Two left-leaning large super PAC groups that kickstarted a digital ad campaign targeting President Donald Trump’s coronavirus response have ties to a wealthy dark money network.
American Bridge 21st Century and Pacronym are cutting ads thrashing Trump’s handling of the virus and becoming two of the first super PACs to go after the president on the health crisis, The Washington Post reported. Both groups also have ties to two large nonprofit groups — New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty Fund — connected to a massive left-leaning consulting group.
NVF gave one of Pacronym’s nonprofits — ACRONYM — $250,000 while providing American Bridge $40,000 in 2018, according to NVF’s 2018 IRS documents. IRS records also indicated American Bridge pulled in $200,000 in 2018 from nonprofit Sixteen Thirty Fund, which reportedly spent $141 million on various left-leaning causes during the midterm election year.
Sixteen Thirty Fund and nonprofit NVF are tied into the same sprawling network, according to an analysis by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Arabella Advisors, a philanthropic consulting company based in Washington, D.C., manages four nonprofits, including the NVF, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Hopewell Fund and the Windward Fund.
Sixteen Thirty Fund has not responded to the DCNF’s request for comment, while NVF acknowledged making a grant to ACRONYM in 2018 but noted that it “has nothing to do with the activities at PACRONYM or American Bridge.” NVF also notified the DCNF that it provided a “grant to the Daily Caller News Foundation in the past.”
Arabella representative Steve Sampson called NVF merely a “client of ours,” even though the consulting group shares a Washington, D.C., office with all four groups, according to NVF and Sixteen Thirty Fund’s 2018 IRS records. American Bridge has not responded to the DCNF’s request for comment.
Arabella’s network raked in $582 million in 2017 while taking advantage of tax laws allowing it to conceal the identity of most of its donors, according to a 2019 report from the Capital Research Center, a group that investigates nonprofits and other organizations’ spending habits. Other groups have raised alarms about the network as well.
“Arabella Network is the umbrella, and they have these two funds that flow toward both of these groups. A clearly full-blown left-wing arm that is casting itself as a nonprofit is politiicizing this event,” former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt told the DCNF.
Laxalt is the Outside Counsel to Americans for Public Trust, a group dedicated to uncovering unethical behavior. Americans for Public Trust has covered the network in the past. (RELATED: Billionaire Allegedly Behind A False Flag Operation In Alabama Helped Finance The Group Behind Iowa Caucus Chaos)
“American lives are more important than scoring cheap political points,” he added after suggesting that the group is striking while the iron is hot and making certain they capitalize on a crisis that has so far killed thousands of people.
Some Democrats are taking on a similar approach.
Former Vice President Joe Biden, for instance, is also criticizing Trump’s response, which has been off-beat, with the president shifting from likening the virus to the flu to restricting travel to China where the virus originated.
Laxalt is referring to Pacronym’s announcement on March 17 to plow $5 million into a digital advertising campaign railing against Trump’s coronavirus response. One of the group’s Facebook ads on March 25 suggested Trump “dismantle a federal team working on pandemics” ahead of the virus outbreak. The ad is published through Four is Enough, a Pacronym project.
American Bridge, for its part, is also thrashing Trump’s handling of the issue.
The group is running coronavirus-related ads in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, all of which are battleground states that the president won in 2016 but Democrats say are in play come 2020. The group’s Facebook ads lashing out at Trump are similar to Pacronym’s content.
“Neglect. Botched responses. Cuts at the Centers for Disease Control,” American Bridge noted in an ad that ran March 18 to 30.
ACRONYM’s founder said the campaign makes sense from a public health and national security perspective.
“This is a public health issue and a national security issue, but it’s also a public policy issue and thus a political one,” Tara McGowan, chief executive of the group’s board, told The Washington Post on March 17.
Democratic operative David Plouffe, who managed former President Barack Obama’s 2008 Whit House bid, sits alongside McGowan on ACRONYM’s board.
ACRONYM has not responded to the DCNF’s repeated requests for comment. (RELATED: Tech Firm Behind Iowa Caucus Disaster Also Played Role In Creating A Covert Democratic Propaganda Media Outfit)
Some academics argued that orchestrating such a campaign skirts ethical rules. Running advertisements thrashing the president during a health crisis looks bad, according to Daniel Kreiss, a professor of political communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
“It’s a very fine line between ensuring that the president has the legitimacy to speak authoritatively on what Americans must do in order to be safe, and the very real and legitimate questions to raise regarding how the president has handled this crisis given that he’s on the ballot in November,” Kreiss told WaPo in a March 17 report addressing the ad campaign push.
Laxalt, Nevada’s former attorney general, expressed a similar position.
“The timing of attacking the president in battleground states is appalling. If they are going to do it, then you name the place. I think that doing it right this second is outrageous,” he told the DCNF.
Meanwhile, ACRONYM’s McGowan is also creating a constellation of local news websites that act as progressive arms targeting the president and his policies.
McGowan, a digital producer for Obama for America in 2011 and the proprietor behind ACRONYM, raised at least $25 million from wealthy liberals to create a media company called Courier Newsroom that is designed to deliver information favorable to Democrats. Courier is rolling out newspapers in swing states to counter what its founder believes is right-wing spin on Facebook and across the digital domain.
Along with the Courier Newsroom, McGowan is reportedly creating Virginia Dogwood and Arizona’s Copper Courier, among others that are expected to roll out in Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin, all battleground states.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-02--‘Demented’: Tucker Carlson Blasts Chad Wolf, Calls On Trump To End Visa Programs That Will Take Amer

‘Demented’: Tucker Carlson Blasts Chad Wolf, Calls On Trump To End Visa Programs That Will Take American Jobs During Crisis

Fox News host Tucker Carlson ripped acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf for importing foreign nationals to take American jobs during the coronavirus crisis , and he called on President Donald Trump to use his lawful executive powers to put an end to the practice .
After laying out the severity of the coming unemployment crisis in the United States , which could reach and exceed totals not seen since the Great Depression , the Fox News host noted on Wednesday ’ s “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” that the federal government is currently “ doing its best tonight to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of foreign nationals to come in on various “ bonus Visas ” not required by law .
“ Today , on April 1st , the Department of Homeland Security released 20,000 new H-2B Visas for seasonal guest workers to come into America and take jobs in industries like landscaping , food processing and resorts , ” Carlson said .
“ Another 15,000 Visas will become available next month in May.
” “ Now these are bonus Visas by the way , ” the Fox News host continued .
“ By law , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 66,000 H-2B Visas a year , but Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has used his discretionary powers to add 35,000 extra Visas .
So that ’ s a total of 100,000 workers coming to this country to take jobs during the single biggest unemployment crisis in a century .
It ’ s demented.
” Carlson went on to describe that already , tens of thousands of new H-1B Visa lottery “ winners ” can “ begin filling out their full Visa applications for jobs that will begin in October ” when “ unemployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus could be making a comeback .
“ In practice , the Visas are used to import tens of thousands of tech workers from India so Silicon Valley can profit from a cheaper workforce , ” Carlson said .
“ The big winners in this scheme are companies like Apple , Google and IBM which take in hundreds of H-1B workers every year.
” ( RELATED : Tucker Carlson : America ’ s Elites Want ‘ Immigration Without Limit ’ ) Though this has been going on for years , the Daily Caller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ a threat to our country.
” “ In a year were tens of millions of Americans could be looking for work our government is importing more than 150,000 workers from abroad , ” he said before calling on Trump to “ stop this from happening ” by using a section of U.S. Code that calls on the president to “ suspend the entry ” of any alien or class of aliens deemed “ detrimental to the interest of the United States.
” “ We ’ re facing a global calamity that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … erode our rights , shatter our institutions , transform this country into a poor country , a has-been ex superpower beholden to China , ” Carlson concluded .
“ That could happen .
Preventing that from happening is the most important test this president or any president in our lifetime will face .
The time to placate corporate interests looking for low wages at all costs has passed .
We need to stop this .
”

Fox News host Tucker Carlson ripped acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf for importing foreign nationals to take American jobs during the coronavirus crisis, and he called on President Donald Trump to use his lawful executive powers to put an end to the practice.
After laying out the severity of the coming unemployment crisis in the United States, which could reach and exceed totals not seen since the Great Depression, the Fox News host noted on Wednesday’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” that the federal government is currently “doing its best tonight to make it much worse” by allowing thousands of foreign nationals to come in on various “bonus Visas” not required by law.
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“Today, on April 1st, the Department of Homeland Security released 20,000 new H-2B Visas for seasonal guest workers to come into America and take jobs in industries like landscaping, food processing and resorts,” Carlson said. “Another 15,000 Visas will become available next month in May.”
“Now these are bonus Visas by the way,” the Fox News host continued. “By law, the United States only has to offer 66,000 H-2B Visas a year, but Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf has used his discretionary powers to add 35,000 extra Visas. So that’s a total of 100,000 workers coming to this country to take jobs during the single biggest unemployment crisis in a century. It’s demented.”
Carlson went on to describe that already, tens of thousands of new H-1B Visa lottery “winners” can “begin filling out their full Visa applications for jobs that will begin in October” when “unemployment could be reaching its peak” and coronavirus could be making a comeback.
“In practice, the Visas are used to import tens of thousands of tech workers from India so Silicon Valley can profit from a cheaper workforce,” Carlson said. “The big winners in this scheme are companies like Apple, Google and IBM which take in hundreds of H-1B workers every year.” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson: America’s Elites Want ‘Immigration Without Limit’)
Though this has been going on for years, the Daily Caller co-founder argued that it’s now “a threat to our country.”
“In a year were tens of millions of Americans could be looking for work our government is importing more than 150,000 workers from abroad,” he said before calling on Trump to “stop this from happening” by using a section of U.S. Code that calls on the president to “suspend the entry” of any alien or class of aliens deemed “detrimental to the interest of the United States.”
“We’re facing a global calamity that could wreck our economy, fracture our society … erode our rights, shatter our institutions, transform this country into a poor country, a has-been ex superpower beholden to China,” Carlson concluded. “That could happen. Preventing that from happening is the most important test this president or any president in our lifetime will face. The time to placate corporate interests looking for low wages at all costs has passed. We need to stop this.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--‘Stacy’s Mom’ Songwriter Adam Schlesinger Dead Of Coronavirus At 52

Fountains of Wayne frontman Adam Schlesinger died Wednesday of complications from the coronavirus .
He was 52 .
The co-founder @ @ @ @ @ Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated songwriter for film and television died early Wednesday morning after contracting COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ It comes following reports the day before that he was “ very sick and heavily @ @ @ @ @ , Josh Grier , at a hospital in upstate New York after being there for @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : LIVE UPDATES : Here ’ s What Every State In America Is @ @ @ @ @ Of The Coronavirus ) Schlesinger and the band scored their biggest hit with the catchy @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Mom , ” which earned them two Grammy nominations in 2003 for best @ @ @ @ @ pop performance by a group .
( RELATED : Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour @ @ @ @ @ Shortly after news broke about the singer ’ s death , celebrities from all over @ @ @ @ @ the talented artist .

Fountains of Wayne frontman Adam Schlesinger died Wednesday of complications from the coronavirus. He was 52.
The co-founder of the popular group and Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated songwriter for film and television died early Wednesday morning after contracting COVID-19, according to Variety.
It comes following reports the day before that he was “very sick and heavily sedated” per his attorney, Josh Grier, at a hospital in upstate New York after being there for more than a week. (RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Here’s What Every State In America Is Doing To Combat The Spread Of The Coronavirus)
Adam Schlesinger, who enjoyed his greatest commercial success as a musician with Fountains of Wayne, has died of COVID-19. He was 52. https://t.co/4FF4FVwKTh — NPR (@NPR) April 1, 2020
Schlesinger and the band scored their biggest hit with the catchy pop song, “Stacy’s Mom,” which earned them two Grammy nominations in 2003 for best new artist and for best pop performance by a group. (RELATED: Pearl Jam Postpones North American Tour Over Growing Coronavirus Concerns)
Shortly after news broke about the singer’s death, celebrities from all over tweeted about the loss of the talented artist.
Fuck. The world is suddenly a much shittier place without Adam Schlesinger in it. RIP pal. October 31, 1967-April 1, 2020 “What else is new?
What can I do?
But sing this valley winter song
I wrote for you” – Fountains of Wayne 2003 — Counting Crows (@CountingCrows) April 2, 2020
Really sad breaking news, Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger dies from #coronavirus aged 52: https://t.co/NDBri1JQMg He earned an Oscar nomination for writing the theme song to That Thing You Do and was also a 10-time Emmy nominee. pic.twitter.com/vT6ZAWAgku — Peter Guy (@Getintothis) April 2, 2020
RIP Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), fine singer, witty and satiric songwriter. How terrible to lose him at 52 to this virus. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) April 2, 2020
We will miss you… Adam Schlesinger died of Covid 19 at age 52 today. He was writing the Music for The Nanny Musical. Devasted My prayers are for you. May peace be with you… https://t.co/bQ4aMznKk4 — Fran Drescher (@frandrescher) April 1, 2020
I am very sorry to hear the terrible news about Adam Schlesinger. I had the pleasure of working with Adam when he wrote the theme to Crank Yankers. He was a kind and super-talented man who will be missed. Sending love to his family, friends and fans. — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 1, 2020
Oh god. Adam Schlesinger was wildly talented. He graciously wrote the theme song to my “KATHY” talk show called “I’ll say it” He was so patient with me as I was recording it in the booth, guiding me at every step. He did the gig as a favor, in a little home studio on a Saturday https://t.co/SpTdcoBIco — Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) April 1, 2020


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thedailycaller--2020-04-02--‘Subservience To Beijing’: Marco Rubio Says WHO Needs To Be ‘Held To Account’

The leaders of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) need to be “ held to account ” for their “ subservience to Beijing ” during the coronavirus pandemic , Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said in an op-ed Wednesday .
WHO , an arm of the United Nations , has provided cover for Chinese authorities as they attempt to shirk responsibility for the global coronavirus pandemic .
“ The world ’ s leading global health organization can not be used as a tool of the CCP , and the U.S. — the WHO ’ s largest financial contributor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ obligated — must take steps to ensure it does , ” Rubio wrote in National Review .
( RELATED : WHO Spends Twice As Much On Travel As On Medical Supplies ) “ Once this pandemic is under control , WHO leadership should be held to account .
That includes Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , who has allowed Beijing to use the WHO to mislead the global community.
” As previously reported by the Daily Caller News Foundation , Tedros won his WHO post with China ’ s backing and is leading WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regime ’ s propaganda campaign .
Rubio said WHO ’ s director-general “ is either complicit or dangerously incompetent .
Neither possibility bodes well for his future at the helm of this critical organization.
” A top WHO official went viral earlier in March after cutting off an interview when asked about Taiwan , which China claims as part of its territory .
“ Dodging questions about Taiwan to please Beijing isn ’ t fatal , but it is indicative of a systemic problem within WHO leadership : a subservience to Beijing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment to public health , ” Rubio wrote .
WHO has come under increasing scrutiny from Republican lawmakers .
Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Tuesday called for a congressional investigation into whether the WHO helped China ’ s communist government cover up the virus in its early stages .
Scott also called for congressional hearings on whether the United States should continue funding the WHO .
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The leaders of the World Health Organization (WHO) need to be “held to account” for their “subservience to Beijing” during the coronavirus pandemic, Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said in an op-ed Wednesday.
WHO, an arm of the United Nations, has provided cover for Chinese authorities as they attempt to shirk responsibility for the global coronavirus pandemic.
“The world’s leading global health organization cannot be used as a tool of the CCP, and the U.S. — the WHO’s largest financial contributor, giving five times as much money as obligated — must take steps to ensure it does,” Rubio wrote in National Review. (RELATED: WHO Spends Twice As Much On Travel As On Medical Supplies)
“Once this pandemic is under control, WHO leadership should be held to account. That includes Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who has allowed Beijing to use the WHO to mislead the global community.”
As previously reported by the Daily Caller News Foundation, Tedros won his WHO post with China’s backing and is leading WHO as it runs interference for the oppressive regime’s propaganda campaign.
Rubio said WHO’s director-general “is either complicit or dangerously incompetent. Neither possibility bodes well for his future at the helm of this critical organization.”
A top WHO official went viral earlier in March after cutting off an interview when asked about Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory.
“Dodging questions about Taiwan to please Beijing isn’t fatal, but it is indicative of a systemic problem within WHO leadership: a subservience to Beijing that comes at the expense of its stated commitment to public health,” Rubio wrote.
‼WOW‼ Bruce Aylward/@WHO did an interview with HK’s @rthk_news & when asked about #Taiwan he pretended not to hear the question. The journalist asks again & he hangs up! She calls back & he said “Well, we’ve already talked about China.” ENJOY+SHARE THE MADNESS! #CoronaVirus pic.twitter.com/jgpHRVHjNX — ????Hong Kong World City ????????☔ (@HKWORLDCITY) March 28, 2020
WHO has come under increasing scrutiny from Republican lawmakers.
Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Tuesday called for a congressional investigation into whether the WHO helped China’s communist government cover up the virus in its early stages.
Scott also called for congressional hearings on whether the United States should continue funding the WHO.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-02--‘What, Are You Working For CNN?’ Trump Takes Issue With Question From Fox News’ John Roberts

President Donald Trump appeared to take issue with a question from Fox News Chief White House Correspondent John Roberts during Wednesday ’ s coronavirus briefing .
The president interrupted Roberts as he tried to lay out some background for a question about warring accusations between the Trump administration and the Obama administration and asked whether he was working for CNN .
( RELATED : ‘ Nasty , Snarky Question ’ : Trump Gives CNN ’ s Jim Acosta An Earful During Coronavirus Briefing ) Roberts set up his question by noting that the Trump administration often talked about being left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with a potential pandemic and then added the complaint from former Obama administration officials .
“ They have said you got rid of the pandemic office in the National Security Council , ” Roberts said .
“ We didn ’ t do that , ” Trump shot back as Roberts nodded his head .
“ That turned out to be a false story .
Now you ’ re starting to go … what , are you working for CNN ?
” “ No , no , no , no !
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m pointing out what they have said and what you have said .
That ’ s all.
” Trump kept going , however , saying , “ You are with Fox , but Fox isn ’ t so easy either , don ’ t kid yourself.
” Roberts tried again : “ Mr .
President , it ’ s not about Fox or CNN — ” But Trump interrupted him again , saying , “ Look , John , let me tell you something .
You know that ’ s a false @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a false story .
This doctor knows it better than anybody.
” Roberts attempted to protest one more time , but Trump continued , “ You shouldn ’ t be repeating a story that you know is false .
”

President Donald Trump appeared to take issue with a question from Fox News Chief White House Correspondent John Roberts during Wednesday’s coronavirus briefing.
The president interrupted Roberts as he tried to lay out some background for a question about warring accusations between the Trump administration and the Obama administration and asked whether he was working for CNN. (RELATED: ‘Nasty, Snarky Question’: Trump Gives CNN’s Jim Acosta An Earful During Coronavirus Briefing)
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Roberts set up his question by noting that the Trump administration often talked about being left unprepared and without any plans in place to deal with a potential pandemic and then added the complaint from former Obama administration officials. “They have said you got rid of the pandemic office in the National Security Council,” Roberts said.
“We didn’t do that,” Trump shot back as Roberts nodded his head. “That turned out to be a false story. Now you’re starting to go … what, are you working for CNN?”
“No, no, no, no!” Roberts protested, adding, “I’m pointing out what they have said and what you have said. That’s all.”
Trump kept going, however, saying, “You are with Fox, but Fox isn’t so easy either, don’t kid yourself.”
Roberts tried again: “Mr. President, it’s not about Fox or CNN —”
But Trump interrupted him again, saying, “Look, John, let me tell you something. You know that’s a false story, what you just said is a false story. This doctor knows it better than anybody.”
Roberts attempted to protest one more time, but Trump continued, “You shouldn’t be repeating a story that you know is false.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--‘Shoot Them Dead’: President Duterte Tells Police To Kill Those Who Defy Lockdown Orders In The Phil

‘Shoot Them Dead’: President Duterte Tells Police To Kill Those Who Defy Lockdown Orders In The Philippines

President Rodrigo Duterte warned residents of The Philippines that if they defy lockdown orders enacted due to the coronavirus pandemic , the police will shoot them dead , CBS News reported Thursday .
“ I will not hesitate .
My orders are to the police and military , as well as village officials , if there is any trouble , or occasions where there ’ s violence and your lives are in danger , shoot them dead , ” he said in a mix of Filipino and English in the televised address Wednesday night , CBS News reported .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not challenge the government .
You will lose.
” His message follows protests by people in Manila slums who took to the street Wednesday , claiming they had not received food packs since the lockdown began two weeks ago , and that there was a lack of supplies .
Local government refuted these claims .
After clashing with protestors , 20 people who refused to go home were arrested .
( RELATED : Navy Fires Aircraft Carrier Commander Who Begged For Help Over Coronavirus Cases ) “ I will not hesitate my soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the message .
“ I will not hesitate to order the police to arrest and detain you .
Now , if you are detained , I will leave it up to you to find food.
” Philippine National Police Chief Archie Gamboa walked back the statements by saying President Duterte has been hyperbolic .
“ Probably the president just overemphasized on implementing the law in this time of crisis , ” he said according to CBS News , adding that officers understood that the president was not actually instructing them to shoot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The hallmark of Duterte ’ s presidency has been his aggressive crackdown on drug dealers and users .
He has urged citizens and police to conduct extra-judicial killings of suspected drug dealers and users , and thousands have died in the campaign .
He has said that he would be “ happy to slaughter them , ” the BBC reported .

President Rodrigo Duterte warned residents of The Philippines that if they defy lockdown orders enacted due to the coronavirus pandemic, the police will shoot them dead, CBS News reported Thursday.
“I will not hesitate. My orders are to the police and military, as well as village officials, if there is any trouble, or occasions where there’s violence and your lives are in danger, shoot them dead,” he said in a mix of Filipino and English in the televised address Wednesday night, CBS News reported. “Do not intimidate the government. Do not challenge the government. You will lose.”
His message follows protests by people in Manila slums who took to the street Wednesday, claiming they had not received food packs since the lockdown began two weeks ago, and that there was a lack of supplies. Local government refuted these claims. After clashing with protestors, 20 people who refused to go home were arrested. (RELATED: Navy Fires Aircraft Carrier Commander Who Begged For Help Over Coronavirus Cases)
“I will not hesitate my soldiers to shoot you,” Duterte said in the message. “I will not hesitate to order the police to arrest and detain you. Now, if you are detained, I will leave it up to you to find food.”
Philippine National Police Chief Archie Gamboa walked back the statements by saying President Duterte has been hyperbolic. “Probably the president just overemphasized on implementing the law in this time of crisis,” he said according to CBS News, adding that officers understood that the president was not actually instructing them to shoot and kill those who defy the orders.
The hallmark of Duterte’s presidency has been his aggressive crackdown on drug dealers and users. He has urged citizens and police to conduct extra-judicial killings of suspected drug dealers and users, and thousands have died in the campaign. He has said that he would be “happy to slaughter them,” the BBC reported.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s Former Health Policy Adviser Shares Sneak Peak At New Tech For Fighting COVID-19

Katy Talento , an epidemiologist and former health care adviser to President Donald Trump , sat down for an exclusive @ @ @ @ @ White House correspondent Christian Datoc .
Talento touched on various aspects of the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ new technology needed to help flatten the curve .
EXCLUSIVE : Financial Expert Breaks Down @ @ @ @ @ About The Infrastructure Bill In The Next Coronavirus Stimulus

Katy Talento, an epidemiologist and former health care adviser to President Donald Trump, sat down for an exclusive interview with Daily Caller senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc.
Talento touched on various aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, specifically some of the new technology needed to help flatten the curve.
WATCH:
EXCLUSIVE: Financial Expert Breaks Down Everything You Need To Know About The Infrastructure Bill In The Next Coronavirus Stimulus


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Mnuchin: Americans Will Get Cash Deposits In Their Accounts In Two Weeks

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin that Americans will begin receiving cash deposits in their accounts in two weeks , on schedule from the passing of the phase 3 stimulus last week .
Mnuchin confirmed the government was still on schedule even as the White House and Congress are weighing a fourth stimulus package now that social distancing guidelines have been extended for another 30 days .
Americans with accounts capable of receiving online deposits will do so , but Americans who don ’ t will need to use an online portal to submit their information .
( RELATED : White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) The stimulus passed through Congress despite several hiccups , including a last-minute delaying action by Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie .
The package included a $ 1,200 payment to single Americans who make less than $ 75,000 a year , $ 2,400 for families that make under $ 150,000 a year , and $ 500 for each child under the age of 17 .
( RELATED : March 11 Study Found That China Could Have Prevented Global Pandemic By Acting Three Weeks Earlier ) While the Senate is adjourned until April 20th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to “ stay nimble , ” as more funding may be necessary .
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already said she plans to begin drafting a fourth spending bill , but her Republican colleagues are more reluctant .
( RELATED : Pelosi Says Senate Coronavirus Bill Is Discriminatory To Residents In DC , One Day Before House Vote ) “ I wouldn ’ t be so quick to say you have to write something else , ” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said at a press conference Thursday .
“ Let ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as we let the other two bills work as well .
And whatever decision we have to make going forward , let ’ s do it with knowledge , let ’ s do it with the experience of what ’ s on the ground at that moment in time .
”

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin that Americans will begin receiving cash deposits in their accounts in two weeks, on schedule from the passing of the phase 3 stimulus last week.
Mnuchin confirmed the government was still on schedule even as the White House and Congress are weighing a fourth stimulus package now that social distancing guidelines have been extended for another 30 days. Americans with accounts capable of receiving online deposits will do so, but Americans who don’t will need to use an online portal to submit their information. (RELATED: White House Anticipates Between 100,000 And 240,000 Coronavirus Deaths)
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says Paycheck Protection Program loans will be “up and running tomorrow.” He tells businesses: “Please, bring your workers back to work if you let them go.” https://t.co/fIl9kRSKoW pic.twitter.com/LcqlNEuxRa — CBS News (@CBSNews) April 2, 2020
The stimulus passed through Congress despite several hiccups, including a last-minute delaying action by Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie. The package included a $1,200 payment to single Americans who make less than $75,000 a year, $2,400 for families that make under $150,000 a year, and $500 for each child under the age of 17. (RELATED: March 11 Study Found That China Could Have Prevented Global Pandemic By Acting Three Weeks Earlier)
While the Senate is adjourned until April 20th, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned senators to “stay nimble,” as more funding may be necessary.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already said she plans to begin drafting a fourth spending bill, but her Republican colleagues are more reluctant. (RELATED: Pelosi Says Senate Coronavirus Bill Is Discriminatory To Residents In DC, One Day Before House Vote)
“I wouldn’t be so quick to say you have to write something else,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said at a press conference Thursday. “Let’s let this bill work, just as long as we let the other two bills work as well. And whatever decision we have to make going forward, let’s do it with knowledge, let’s do it with the experience of what’s on the ground at that moment in time.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--‘Wrong In Every Way’: Trump Sends Vicious Letter To Chuck Schumer Over Coronavirus Response

President Donald Trump sent a vicious letter to Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer on Thursday , calling him “ missing in action ” in the fight against the coronavirus .
Trump ’ s letter came in response to Schumer ’ s own claims that Trump has mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic .
The spat comes as Congress mulls passing a fourth stimulus package .
( RELATED : White House Anticipates Between 100,000 And 240,000 Coronavirus Deaths ) “ If you spent less time on your ridiculous impeachment hoax , which went haplessly on forever and ended up going nowhere ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and instead focused on the people on New York , then New York would not have been so completely unprepared for the ‘ invisible enemy , ' ” Trump wrote .
“ No wonder AOC and others are thinking about running against you in the primary .
If they did , they would likely win.
” Schumer has been on a “ media blitz ” recently attacking Trump ’ s response to the coronavirus .
He called on Trump to use the Defense Protection Act and appoint a military czar to direct the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says in his letter that he has already done both .
( RELATED : March 11 Study Found That China Could Have Prevented Global Pandemic By Acting Three Weeks Earlier ) Trump ’ s letter fit in one final jab near the end .
“ I ’ ve known you for many years , but I never knew how bad a senator you are for the state of New York , until I became president .
”

President Donald Trump sent a vicious letter to Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer on Thursday, calling him “missing in action” in the fight against the coronavirus.
Trump’s letter came in response to Schumer’s own claims that Trump has mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic. The spat comes as Congress mulls passing a fourth stimulus package. (RELATED: White House Anticipates Between 100,000 And 240,000 Coronavirus Deaths)
“If you spent less time on your ridiculous impeachment hoax, which went haplessly on forever and ended up going nowhere (except increasing my poll numbers), and instead focused on the people on New York, then New York would not have been so completely unprepared for the ‘invisible enemy,'” Trump wrote. “No wonder AOC and others are thinking about running against you in the primary. If they did, they would likely win.”
President Trump, to Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: “You should have had New York much better prepared than you did.” pic.twitter.com/QpkUdLmvO6 — David Gura ???? (@davidgura) April 2, 2020
Schumer has been on a “media blitz” recently attacking Trump’s response to the coronavirus. He called on Trump to use the Defense Protection Act and appoint a military czar to direct the manufacturing of further medical equipment. Trump says in his letter that he has already done both. (RELATED: March 11 Study Found That China Could Have Prevented Global Pandemic By Acting Three Weeks Earlier)
Trump’s letter fit in one final jab near the end.
“I’ve known you for many years, but I never knew how bad a senator you are for the state of New York, until I became president.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--PATEL: Now Is Not The Time For Politics

PATEL: Now Is Not The Time For Politics

Things are getting real .
We are at over 47,000 deaths worldwide and over 5,000 deaths in the U.S. alone .
Our top experts are modeling between 100,000 and 240,000 American deaths by the end of this crisis .
Those are massive numbers .
We lost nearly 3,000 on 9/11 ; we suffered 7,000 ( so far ) U.S. military deaths in the “ war on terror ” and 58,000 after 20 years in Vietnam .
Early hopes that COVID-19 could be overblown have more than dwindled .
If anything , we are learning more every day about how China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — drastically understated , according to some reports .
Situations like the one we are facing help us all focus .
As soon as you hear about someone you know getting sick — or see your family , friends or neighbors suffer — you start reprioritizing what really matters in life .
Trivial things seem much more trivial when facing a life-or-death situation .
The health and well-being of family , friends , neighbors and countrymen become the top priority .
( RELATED : Chinese Government Finally Acknowledges Underreporting Coronavirus Cases ) Things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ category for most Americans at times like this .
This has been the case throughout our history .
We band together when things get really bad .
It ’ s happening today .
We see the highly liberal anti-Trump governors of California and New York complimenting President Donald Trump , and we see the president returning the favor .
We see Tucker Carlson of Fox News send best wishes to rival Chris Cuomo of CNN upon learning he has the virus .
Could you have pictured any of this a few weeks ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s how all of us should treat each other as fellow Americans in a time of crisis .
The number of Americans who see every issue in our country solely through a political lens — or even a Donald Trump lens — is shrinking .
This is happening on both sides : The rose-colored-glasses , Trump-can-do-no-wrong crowd and the everything-wrong-in-America-is-Trump ’ s-fault crowd are both waning .
Regular people are disgusted by those who continue to overpoliticize everything in our country .
This is why Trump ’ s approval numbers are up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conferences have become must-see TV in many households .
The ratings show this .
People tuning in are seeing a guy who — after some real messaging stumbles early on — is taking control and working every lever of government power to try to help the American people through this crisis .
He ’ s still eccentric for sure , but he ’ s looking more presidential by the day .
This has been a surprise for those who held a negative view of the president .
It may yet change as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falters in the coming weeks , but for now , this new environment is causing people to rally around our leader as he seems to be doing his best in a tough situation .
It ’ s hard not to feel sorry for those who can ’ t stop being angry about politics at a time like this .
When CNN or MSNBC tries to censor the president ’ s news conferences , they look petty and out of it .
There are small groups on each side who still prioritize the fight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most people are too busy thinking about their family and friends ’ health or watching in awe as the health care workers they know repeatedly work 20-hour days to care for patients while putting their own health at risk .
This will have to go on for weeks , maybe even months .
How will they keep doing it ?
Those are the types of questions we should all focus on .
If you prioritize politics over these real concerns , it may be time to self-evaluate a little .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Coronavirus ) There is lots of good happening in our country right now .
People are helping each other .
Families and communities are coming together .
Businesses are doing all they can for their customers or employees .
Taking a short breath before overpoliticizing the situation can be one more good thing to add to this list .
None of this is to say we can ’ t think about politics .
It ’ s an election year .
Politics are important .
But we vote in November .
We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to the doctors ’ best current forecasts , we are two weeks from the peak in America .
At that peak , 2,500 people a day will be dying — maybe double that in the worst-case scenarios .
Then we should start to see a big drop-off .
By mid-June , we may be almost out of it .
These things have changed before , and obviously , they could change again .
But even if these forecasts are a few weeks off , we will have plenty of time to rip @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November is still more than six months away .
Take a break .
Take a breath .
Your friends and neighbors will certainly appreciate it , and there are definitely more important things to think about right now .
Neil Patel co-founded The Daily Caller , one of America ’ s fastest-growing online news outlets , which regularly breaks news and distributes it to over 15 million monthly readers .
Patel also co-founded The Daily Caller News Foundation , a nonprofit news company that trains journalists , produces fact-checks and conducts longer-term investigative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ licenses its content free of charge to over 300 news outlets , reaching potentially hundreds of millions of people per month .
To find out more about Neil Patel and read features by other Creators writers and cartoonists , visit the Creators website at www.creators.com

Things are getting real. We are at over 47,000 deaths worldwide and over 5,000 deaths in the U.S. alone. Our top experts are modeling between 100,000 and 240,000 American deaths by the end of this crisis. Those are massive numbers. We lost nearly 3,000 on 9/11; we suffered 7,000 (so far) U.S. military deaths in the “war on terror” and 58,000 after 20 years in Vietnam. Early hopes that COVID-19 could be overblown have more than dwindled. If anything, we are learning more every day about how China has understated the deaths they have seen — drastically understated, according to some reports.
Situations like the one we are facing help us all focus. As soon as you hear about someone you know getting sick — or see your family, friends or neighbors suffer — you start reprioritizing what really matters in life. Trivial things seem much more trivial when facing a life-or-death situation. The health and well-being of family, friends, neighbors and countrymen become the top priority. (RELATED: Chinese Government Finally Acknowledges Underreporting Coronavirus Cases)
Things like politics start falling into the trivial category for most Americans at times like this. This has been the case throughout our history. We band together when things get really bad.
It’s happening today. We see the highly liberal anti-Trump governors of California and New York complimenting President Donald Trump, and we see the president returning the favor. We see Tucker Carlson of Fox News send best wishes to rival Chris Cuomo of CNN upon learning he has the virus. Could you have pictured any of this a few weeks ago? It’s good. It’s how all of us should treat each other as fellow Americans in a time of crisis.
The number of Americans who see every issue in our country solely through a political lens — or even a Donald Trump lens — is shrinking. This is happening on both sides: The rose-colored-glasses, Trump-can-do-no-wrong crowd and the everything-wrong-in-America-is-Trump’s-fault crowd are both waning. Regular people are disgusted by those who continue to overpoliticize everything in our country. This is why Trump’s approval numbers are up. The president’s pandemic news conferences have become must-see TV in many households. The ratings show this. People tuning in are seeing a guy who — after some real messaging stumbles early on — is taking control and working every lever of government power to try to help the American people through this crisis. He’s still eccentric for sure, but he’s looking more presidential by the day. This has been a surprise for those who held a negative view of the president. It may yet change as the news changes, or if the president falters in the coming weeks, but for now, this new environment is causing people to rally around our leader as he seems to be doing his best in a tough situation.
It’s hard not to feel sorry for those who can’t stop being angry about politics at a time like this. When CNN or MSNBC tries to censor the president’s news conferences, they look petty and out of it. There are small groups on each side who still prioritize the fight against Trump above all else, but most people are too busy thinking about their family and friends’ health or watching in awe as the health care workers they know repeatedly work 20-hour days to care for patients while putting their own health at risk. This will have to go on for weeks, maybe even months. How will they keep doing it? Those are the types of questions we should all focus on. If you prioritize politics over these real concerns, it may be time to self-evaluate a little. (RELATED: Gavin Newsom Praises Trump For Swift Action On Coronavirus)
There is lots of good happening in our country right now. People are helping each other. Families and communities are coming together. Businesses are doing all they can for their customers or employees. Taking a short breath before overpoliticizing the situation can be one more good thing to add to this list.
None of this is to say we can’t think about politics. It’s an election year. Politics are important. But we vote in November. We are in the midst of this crisis. According to the doctors’ best current forecasts, we are two weeks from the peak in America. At that peak, 2,500 people a day will be dying — maybe double that in the worst-case scenarios. Then we should start to see a big drop-off. By mid-June, we may be almost out of it. These things have changed before, and obviously, they could change again. But even if these forecasts are a few weeks off, we will have plenty of time to rip each other to pieces over politics. November is still more than six months away. Take a break. Take a breath. Your friends and neighbors will certainly appreciate it, and there are definitely more important things to think about right now.
Neil Patel co-founded The Daily Caller, one of America’s fastest-growing online news outlets, which regularly breaks news and distributes it to over 15 million monthly readers. Patel also co-founded The Daily Caller News Foundation, a nonprofit news company that trains journalists, produces fact-checks and conducts longer-term investigative reporting. The Daily Caller News Foundation licenses its content free of charge to over 300 news outlets, reaching potentially hundreds of millions of people per month. To find out more about Neil Patel and read features by other Creators writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators website at www.creators.com
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thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Navy Fires Aircraft Carrier Commander Who Begged For Help Over Coronavirus Cases

The U.S. Navy fired the captain of a nuclear aircraft who begged Navy officials for help for over 100 sailors on his ship who have coronavirus .
Capt .
Brett Crozier was relieved of his duties after writing a letter begging officials to send help to the aircraft carrier , the Theodore Roosevelt , so his men would not die .
Crozier ’ s letter was obtained exclusively by the Chronicle and confirmed by a senior officer on board the aircraft carrier .
“ Today at my direction the commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt , Captain Brett Crozier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strike group commander Rear Admiral Stewart Baker , ” acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly said Thursday during a Pentagon press briefing , according to CNN .
Modly said the captain was not removed from his position based on any evidence that Crozier shared the memo with the press .
Crozier was removed from his duties for allowing “ the complexity of his challenge with the COVID breakout on the ship to overwhelm his ability to act professionally when acting professionally was what was needed the most at the time , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I have no information nor am I trying to suggest that he leaked the information .
It was published in the San Francisco Chronicle .
It all came as a big surprise to all of us that it was in the paper and that ’ s the first time I had seen it , ” Modly added , according to CNN .
“ What I will say , he sent it out pretty broadly and in sending it out broadly he did not take care to ensure that it couldn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of his responsibility in my opinion.
” “ We are not at war .
Sailors do not need to die .
If we do not act now , we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset — our Sailors , ” Crozier said in the letter .
( RELATED : ‘ Sailors Do Not Need To Die ’ : Captain Of Aircraft Carrier With Coronavirus Cases Begs Navy For Help ) The captain also noted that the ship ’ s “ inherent limitations of space ” prevent the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to practice social distancing .
“ The spread of the disease is ongoing and accelerating , ” Crozier wrote .
“ Removing the majority of personnel from a deployed U.S. nuclear aircraft carrier and isolating them for two weeks may seem like an extraordinary measure .
… This is a necessary risk .
Keeping over 4,000 young men and women on board the TR is an unnecessary risk and breaks faith with those Sailors entrusted to our care.
” “ The current strategy will only slow the spread , ” Crozier wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on TR will not achieve virus eradication on any timeline.
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The U.S. Navy fired the captain of a nuclear aircraft who begged Navy officials for help for over 100 sailors on his ship who have coronavirus.
Capt. Brett Crozier was relieved of his duties after writing a letter begging officials to send help to the aircraft carrier, the Theodore Roosevelt, so his men would not die. Crozier’s letter was obtained exclusively by the Chronicle and confirmed by a senior officer on board the aircraft carrier.
“Today at my direction the commanding officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Captain Brett Crozier, was relieved of command by carrier strike group commander Rear Admiral Stewart Baker,” acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly said Thursday during a Pentagon press briefing, according to CNN.
Modly said the captain was not removed from his position based on any evidence that Crozier shared the memo with the press. Crozier was removed from his duties for allowing “the complexity of his challenge with the COVID breakout on the ship to overwhelm his ability to act professionally when acting professionally was what was needed the most at the time,” the acting secretary of the Navy said.
“I have no information nor am I trying to suggest that he leaked the information. It was published in the San Francisco Chronicle. It all came as a big surprise to all of us that it was in the paper and that’s the first time I had seen it,” Modly added, according to CNN. “What I will say, he sent it out pretty broadly and in sending it out broadly he did not take care to ensure that it couldn’t be leaked and that’s part of his responsibility in my opinion.”
SCOOP-U.S. Navy expected to relieve commander of coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt after letter leaked. w/@idreesali114 — Phil Stewart (@phildstewart) April 2, 2020
“We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset — our Sailors,” Crozier said in the letter. (RELATED: ‘Sailors Do Not Need To Die’: Captain Of Aircraft Carrier With Coronavirus Cases Begs Navy For Help)
The captain also noted that the ship’s “inherent limitations of space” prevent the crew of over 4,000 sailors from being able to practice social distancing.
“The spread of the disease is ongoing and accelerating,” Crozier wrote.
“Removing the majority of personnel from a deployed U.S. nuclear aircraft carrier and isolating them for two weeks may seem like an extraordinary measure. … This is a necessary risk. Keeping over 4,000 young men and women on board the TR is an unnecessary risk and breaks faith with those Sailors entrusted to our care.”
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This CO likely knew his career was done the moment he sent that letter and that is what makes it all the more courageous and extraordinary https://t.co/nxPThQMXhJ — Saagar Enjeti (@esaagar) April 2, 2020
“The current strategy will only slow the spread,” Crozier wrote. “The current plan in execution on TR will not achieve virus eradication on any timeline.”
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thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Kentucky College Student Creates Face Mask For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

A Kentucky college student has created a face mask for the deaf or people who are hard of hearing .
Ashley Lawrence , who studies education for the deaf at Eastern Kentucky University , and her mother have teamed up to create masks that feature see-through plastic squares over the mouth , according to a report published Wednesday by LEX18 .
“ I just saw that people were making masks on Facebook for everyone to have instead of the throwaway masks , and I was like , what about the deaf and hard of hearing population ?
” Lawrence , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lawrence said she felt like it was important to help people who are being “ looked over ” during this time .
“ I felt like there was a huge population that was being looked over .
We ’ re all panicking right now and so a lot of people are just not being thought of .
So , I felt like it was very important that , even at a time like this , people need to have that communication.
” ( RELATED : 1.2 Million n95 Masks Are Flown To America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patriots Plane ) “ We started out making them with bed sheets that we had , and luckily bed sheets are big , ” Lawrence said .
“ So we have two or three sets so we ’ re making them out of that .
Then , a couple months ago we needed plastic fabric for something .
And so we have a whole roll of that and the window is only this big so having a whole roll is very helpful so luckily we haven ’ t needed any supplies yet.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into ways to create masks for people who can ’ t wrap the mask straps around their ears .
“ We ’ re trying different things to for people with cochlear implants and hearing aids if they can ’ t wrap around the ears , ” Lawrence said .
“ We ’ re making some that have around the head and around the neck .
”

A Kentucky college student has created a face mask for the deaf or people who are hard of hearing.
Ashley Lawrence, who studies education for the deaf at Eastern Kentucky University, and her mother have teamed up to create masks that feature see-through plastic squares over the mouth, according to a report published Wednesday by LEX18.
“I just saw that people were making masks on Facebook for everyone to have instead of the throwaway masks, and I was like, what about the deaf and hard of hearing population?” Lawrence, 21, explained to the outlet.
Lawrence said she felt like it was important to help people who are being “looked over” during this time.
“I felt like there was a huge population that was being looked over. We’re all panicking right now and so a lot of people are just not being thought of. So, I felt like it was very important that, even at a time like this, people need to have that communication.” (RELATED: 1.2 Million n95 Masks Are Flown To America On Bob Kraft’s New England Patriots Plane)
“We started out making them with bed sheets that we had, and luckily bed sheets are big,” Lawrence said. “So we have two or three sets so we’re making them out of that. Then, a couple months ago we needed plastic fabric for something. And so we have a whole roll of that and the window is only this big so having a whole roll is very helpful so luckily we haven’t needed any supplies yet.”
Lawrence and her mother are also looking into ways to create masks for people who can’t wrap the mask straps around their ears.
“We’re trying different things to for people with cochlear implants and hearing aids if they can’t wrap around the ears,” Lawrence said. “We’re making some that have around the head and around the neck.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Kate Middleton, Prince William Celebrate UK Hospitals Working Under ‘Extreme Circumstances’ During P

Kate Middleton, Prince William Celebrate UK Hospitals Working Under ‘Extreme Circumstances’ During Pandemic

Kate Middleton and Prince William had nothing except praise for the medical staff at two hospitals in the United Kingdom working under “ extreme circumstances ” during the pandemic .
“ We ’ d just like to say from the two of us how proud we are of all of you and how amazingly you are all doing under extreme circumstances , ” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared in a clip on Instagram from a phone call they made Thursday to Queen ’ s Hospital Burton in Staffordshire and the University Hospital Monklands in North Lanarkshire .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate Middleton ’ s Alleged Feud Really Between Prince Harry And Prince William ) “ The whole country is proud of you , ” the royals added .
“ So thank you for everything you ’ re doing and all the hours you are putting in.
” ( RELATED : Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) Along with the post , Kensington Palace shared pictures of hospital staff at the two hospitals as the track on their phone call played over it .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the royal household that included snaps of Prince William and Middleton at home during the pandemic .
The caption next to the post read in part , “ Self-isolation and social distancing can pose huge challenges to our mental health — in recent weeks The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been in regular contact with organisations and patronages to understand the issues they are facing during this difficult time.
” It all comes following reports last week that Middleton ’ s father-in-law , Prince Charles , has tested positive for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there have been a total of 34 , 167 positive cases of COVID-19 in the UK.
, with 2.921 deaths .

Kate Middleton and Prince William had nothing except praise for the medical staff at two hospitals in the United Kingdom working under “extreme circumstances” during the pandemic.
“We’d just like to say from the two of us how proud we are of all of you and how amazingly you are all doing under extreme circumstances,” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared in a clip on Instagram from a phone call they made Thursday to Queen’s Hospital Burton in Staffordshire and the University Hospital Monklands in North Lanarkshire. (RELATED: Report: Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton’s Alleged Feud Really Between Prince Harry And Prince William)
“The whole country is proud of you,” the royals added. “So thank you for everything you’re doing and all the hours you are putting in.” (RELATED: Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Apr 2, 2020 at 12:35pm PDT
Along with the post, Kensington Palace shared pictures of hospital staff at the two hospitals as the track on their phone call played over it.
It comes following a post over the weekend from the royal household that included snaps of Prince William and Middleton at home during the pandemic.
The caption next to the post read in part, “Self-isolation and social distancing can pose huge challenges to our mental health — in recent weeks The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been in regular contact with organisations and patronages to understand the issues they are facing during this difficult time.”
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It all comes following reports last week that Middleton’s father-in-law, Prince Charles, has tested positive for COVID-19.
According to information from Johns Hopkins, there have been a total of 34, 167 positive cases of COVID-19 in the UK., with 2.921 deaths.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--FACT CHECK: Viral Video Claims To Show Looting In Mexico During The Coronavirus Pandemic

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows a store being looted in Veracruz , Mexico , during the coronavirus pandemic .
The video was filmed in 2017 and has nothing to do with the current coronavirus pandemic .
The video shows dozens of people running through a shattered storefront to grab armfuls of merchandise before fleeing the same way they entered .
A group of armed soldiers can be seen navigating the store amid the chaos but noticeably don ’ t attempt to prevent any of the looting .
Ninja Cools TV , the Facebook page that posted the video @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it shows “ looting because of the “ Covid-Virus ( sic ) ” in the port city of Veracruz , despite the video being years old and unrelated to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : Viral Post Claims Mexico Doesn ’ t Have Any Coronavirus Cases ) The exact same footage appears in a YouTube video posted on Jan. 5 , 2017 , nearly three years before the COVID-19 virus first emerged .
“ ORIGINAL VIDEO : I didn ’ t upload it before because of the heavy size of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the YouTube video ’ s caption .
“ Looting Chedraui Ponti in Veracruz , Ver .
Yesterday , January 4 , 2017 ; this was around 6:30 p.m. ” Numerous media outlets , including CNN , CNBC and Bloomberg , reported how during that week Mexicans mounted protests and looted over a 20 percent hike in gas prices .
Authorities arrested more than 250 people for robbery and vandalism across the country that week , according to CNN .
This isn ’ t the first Facebook page to erroneously link the video to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a similar viral post claiming the looting was in response to panic over the new coronavirus .
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A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows a store being looted in Veracruz, Mexico, during the coronavirus pandemic.
Verdict: False
The video was filmed in 2017 and has nothing to do with the current coronavirus pandemic.
Fact Check:
The video shows dozens of people running through a shattered storefront to grab armfuls of merchandise before fleeing the same way they entered. A group of armed soldiers can be seen navigating the store amid the chaos but noticeably don’t attempt to prevent any of the looting.
Ninja Cools TV, the Facebook page that posted the video, falsely alleges in a post that it shows “looting because of the “Covid-Virus (sic)” in the port city of Veracruz, despite the video being years old and unrelated to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: Viral Post Claims Mexico Doesn’t Have Any Coronavirus Cases)
The exact same footage appears in a YouTube video posted on Jan. 5, 2017, nearly three years before the COVID-19 virus first emerged. “ORIGINAL VIDEO: I didn’t upload it before because of the heavy size of the video,” reads a translation of the YouTube video’s caption. “Looting Chedraui Ponti in Veracruz, Ver. Yesterday, January 4, 2017; this was around 6:30 p.m.”
Numerous media outlets, including CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg, reported how during that week Mexicans mounted protests and looted over a 20 percent hike in gas prices. Authorities arrested more than 250 people for robbery and vandalism across the country that week, according to CNN.
This isn’t the first Facebook page to erroneously link the video to COVID-19 pandemic. AFP Fact Check debunked a similar viral post claiming the looting was in response to panic over the new coronavirus.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Official Denies Claims The U.S. ‘Hijacked’ Chinese-Made Mask Order From France

The U.S. government is denying accusations that it “ hijacked ” an order of Chinese-made masks at the last minute as they were prepared for delivery to France , Fox News reported Thursday .
French officials accused the U.S. of buying an order of Chinese-made masks as they were on the tarmac being loaded into a France-bound cargo plane .
“ Americans pay three or four times the amount we pay , and in cash , ” a French official said according to RFI .
However , Fox News reported that a senior administration official said otherwise .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks intended for delivery from China to France , ” the official told Fox News Thursday .
“ Reports to the contrary are completely false.
” Another French official told France-based news agency AFP that another regional president claimed the U.S. paid three times the price in cash for masks , according to Fox News .
Other French regional officials who spoke to French media outlets supported the claims that countries are pitted against each other in acquiring medical equipment .
( RELATED : 1.2 Million N95 Masks Are Flown To America On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plane ) France has rapidly ramped up domestic manufacturing to meet the urgent needs of hospitals during the pandemic , as consumption of face masks in France soared from four million per week to more than 40 million , President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday , according to France 24 .
Before , we believed that we could import masks quickly and in great quantity from the other side of the world … and that we did not need to store billions and billions of face masks , ” Macron said .
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global markets and France needed to boost domestic production to become self-sufficient .
As of Thursday , around 5,387 people have died from the coronavirus in France , according to France 24 .

The U.S. government is denying accusations that it “hijacked” an order of Chinese-made masks at the last minute as they were prepared for delivery to France, Fox News reported Thursday.
French officials accused the U.S. of buying an order of Chinese-made masks as they were on the tarmac being loaded into a France-bound cargo plane. “Americans pay three or four times the amount we pay, and in cash,” a French official said according to RFI. However, Fox News reported that a senior administration official said otherwise.
“The United States government has not purchased any masks intended for delivery from China to France,” the official told Fox News Thursday. “Reports to the contrary are completely false.”
Another French official told France-based news agency AFP that another regional president claimed the U.S. paid three times the price in cash for masks, according to Fox News. Other French regional officials who spoke to French media outlets supported the claims that countries are pitted against each other in acquiring medical equipment. (RELATED: 1.2 Million N95 Masks Are Flown To America On Bob Kraft’s New England Patriots Plane)
France has rapidly ramped up domestic manufacturing to meet the urgent needs of hospitals during the pandemic, as consumption of face masks in France soared from four million per week to more than 40 million, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday, according to France 24.
Before, we believed that we could import masks quickly and in great quantity from the other side of the world … and that we did not need to store billions and billions of face masks,” Macron said.
He added that there is now unprecedented tension on global markets and France needed to boost domestic production to become self-sufficient.
As of Thursday, around 5,387 people have died from the coronavirus in France, according to France 24.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--If Another Pandemic Or Disaster Strikes, Be Sure You And Your Love Ones Are Prepared

Let ’ s face it , virtually nobody saw Covid-19 coming .
But that doesn ’ t mean that you and your family have to stay unprepared for future conflicts .
The reality is that across the US , tornadoes , hurricanes , and other natural disasters provide legitimate threats to your safety and well-being on a yearly basis .
You need to be ready at a moment ’ s notice for situations like this ( or future panademics ) .
In that case , if you ’ re looking for something that has a grab-and-go factor , that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelf life for that worst case scenario , that option may have just popped up .
A team called ‘ Outbreak Provisions ‘ created a possible solution to that ‘ worse case ’ that we all have thought about at one time or another .
And not just for one or two….with a 10 Person Survival Kit ’ ( that comes pre-packed and assembled in U.S.A. ) , there ’ s enough supplies for ten people to survive on for around 72 hours or more .
This 10 person survival kit is perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ family and friends *N95 masks are no longer included in kits as masks have been re-purposed to providing healthcare workers and patients with access Essentially , this is perfect for the ‘ drop everything and go ’ scenario ; the kit has an amazing shelf-life of five years , which lasts far beyond any emergency food you may have been Googling .
Of course , you can add your own items , but what you see above is all included , with enough nutrition for up to 10 adults to survive for at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most importantly is the first-aid kit , because you actually want to ensure your survival .
Something you may not recognize is the ‘ mylar blanket ‘ – more affectionately known as an Astronaut or Space Blanket – is a thin , light-weight and very shiny/futuristic looking blanket used by astronauts in space meant to minimize the amount of heat loss from a person ’ s body .
If you ’ re running out of water , you can use one of the 20 purification tablets good for one liter of water each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accompanying hydration bag .
All of these items ( along with sanitary wipes and a radio so you can keep in ‘ the know ’ ) , are essential when we ’ re in our most vulnerable scenarios .
In line with the ‘ keeping you alive ’ theme , an emergency poncho to keep you dry and a survival whistle , which comes with a flint starter to start fires , as well as a signal mirror .
Water-proof matches are included for especially harsh conditions , and a hand-rechargeable flashlight means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an outlet to see your way around .
In terms of the aforementioned nutrition , neatly packed on your behalf are 12 , four-ounce water pouches , with a five-year shelf life , along with another dozen 400-calorie food bars ; all U.S. Coast Guard approved .
But just remember that the best part about these packs is they can sit virtually or literally untouched for up to five years for whenever they are needed .
If you want to pick up any kits for yourself , head over to the Outbreak Provision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plethora of supplies and various products to use in case of emergency .
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Let’s face it, virtually nobody saw Covid-19 coming. But that doesn’t mean that you and your family have to stay unprepared for future conflicts. The reality is that across the US, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters provide legitimate threats to your safety and well-being on a yearly basis. You need to be ready at a moment’s notice for situations like this (or future panademics). In that case, if you’re looking for something that has a grab-and-go factor, that you can literally store away with an incredible shelf life for that worst case scenario, that option may have just popped up.
A team called ‘Outbreak Provisions‘ created a possible solution to that ‘worse case’ that we all have thought about at one time or another. And not just for one or two….with a 10 Person Survival Kit’ (that comes pre-packed and assembled in U.S.A.), there’s enough supplies for ten people to survive on for around 72 hours or more.
This 10 person survival kit is perfect to have on hand to help support family and friends
*N95 masks are no longer included in kits as masks have been re-purposed to providing healthcare workers and patients with access
Essentially, this is perfect for the ‘drop everything and go’ scenario; the kit has an amazing shelf-life of five years, which lasts far beyond any emergency food you may have been Googling.
Of course, you can add your own items, but what you see above is all included, with enough nutrition for up to 10 adults to survive for at least three days.
First and perhaps most importantly is the first-aid kit, because you actually want to ensure your survival. Something you may not recognize is the ‘mylar blanket‘ – more affectionately known as an Astronaut or Space Blanket – is a thin, light-weight and very shiny/futuristic looking blanket used by astronauts in space meant to minimize the amount of heat loss from a person’s body.
If you’re running out of water, you can use one of the 20 purification tablets good for one liter of water each. You can do this in the accompanying hydration bag.
All of these items (along with sanitary wipes and a radio so you can keep in ‘the know’), are essential when we’re in our most vulnerable scenarios.
In line with the ‘keeping you alive’ theme, an emergency poncho to keep you dry and a survival whistle, which comes with a flint starter to start fires, as well as a signal mirror. Water-proof matches are included for especially harsh conditions, and a hand-rechargeable flashlight means you won’t need batteries nor an outlet to see your way around.
In terms of the aforementioned nutrition, neatly packed on your behalf are 12, four-ounce water pouches, with a five-year shelf life, along with another dozen 400-calorie food bars; all U.S. Coast Guard approved.
But just remember that the best part about these packs is they can sit virtually or literally untouched for up to five years for whenever they are needed.
If you want to pick up any kits for yourself, head over to the Outbreak Provision website, where you can find a plethora of supplies and various products to use in case of emergency.
If you need any additional survival food or equipment tips, be on the lookout for some of our related articles. Always remember to let us know if you have any survival hints, tips or products you think we should hear about.
Have a suggestion for a cool product or great deal that you think Daily Caller readers need to know about? Email our BrightBulb Team at dealer@dailycaller.com.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-02--March Sets Record For NICS Background Checks

The March 2020 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System ( NICS ) figure of 2,375,525 is an increase of 80.4 percent compared to the March 2019 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,317,114 .
For comparison , the unadjusted March 2020 FBI NICS figure 3,709,562 reflects a 42.4 percent increase from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,604,927 in March 2019 .
The first quarter 2020 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System ( NICS ) figure of 4,841,126 reflects an increase of 41.8 percent over the 3,414,361 figure for first quarter 2019 .
Please note : Twenty-five states currently have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which under the Brady Act allows the permit-holder , who has undergone a background check to obtain the permit , to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer without a separate additional background check for that transfer .
The number of NICS checks in these states does not include these legal transfers based on qualifying permits and NSSF does not adjust for these transfers .
Recently , the states of Alabama and Michigan had law changes that affected their Brady Law standing which removed qualifying alternate permits usage for firearm transactions .
These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 for Alabama , and March 3 , 2020 for Michigan .
In March 2020 , Alabama state ’ s NSSF-adjusted NICS was 212.1 percent higher than March 2019 , which accounts for an additional 41,348 checks over this time last year .
March 2020 NICS numbers for Michigan were up 210.8 % over March 2019 and account for an additional 57,599 checks .
The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks and permit rechecks used by states for CCW permit application checks as well as checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started subtracting permit rechecks in February 2016 .
Though not a direct correlation to firearms sales , the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide an additional picture of current market conditions .
In addition to other purposes , NICS is used to check transactions for sales or transfers of new or used firearms .
It should be noted that these statistics represent the number of firearm background checks initiated through the NICS .
They do not represent the number of firearms sold or sales dollars .
Based on varying state laws , local market conditions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not be made between a firearm background check and a firearm sale .
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry .
Its mission is to promote , protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports .
Formed in 1961 , NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers , distributors , firearms retailers , shooting ranges , sportsmen ’ s organizations and publishers nationwide .
For more information , visit www.nssf.org .

The March 2020 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 2,375,525 is an increase of 80.4 percent compared to the March 2019 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,317,114. For comparison, the unadjusted March 2020 FBI NICS figure 3,709,562 reflects a 42.4 percent increase from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,604,927 in March 2019.
The first quarter 2020 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 4,841,126 reflects an increase of 41.8 percent over the 3,414,361 figure for first quarter 2019.
Please note: Twenty-five states currently have at least one qualified alternative permit, which under the Brady Act allows the permit-holder, who has undergone a background check to obtain the permit, to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer without a separate additional background check for that transfer. The number of NICS checks in these states does not include these legal transfers based on qualifying permits and NSSF does not adjust for these transfers. Recently, the states of Alabama and Michigan had law changes that affected their Brady Law standing which removed qualifying alternate permits usage for firearm transactions. These changes went into effect July 22, 2019 for Alabama, and March 3, 2020 for Michigan. In March 2020, Alabama state’s NSSF-adjusted NICS was 212.1 percent higher than March 2019, which accounts for an additional 41,348 checks over this time last year. March 2020 NICS numbers for Michigan were up 210.8% over March 2019 and account for an additional 57,599 checks.
The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks and permit rechecks used by states for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases. NSSF started subtracting permit rechecks in February 2016.
Though not a direct correlation to firearms sales, the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide an additional picture of current market conditions. In addition to other purposes, NICS is used to check transactions for sales or transfers of new or used firearms.
It should be noted that these statistics represent the number of firearm background checks initiated through the NICS. They do not represent the number of firearms sold or sales dollars. Based on varying state laws, local market conditions and purchase scenarios, a one-to-one correlation cannot be made between a firearm background check and a firearm sale.
About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit www.nssf.org.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Gretchen Whitmer Trolls Trump With ‘That Woman From Michigan’ Shirt

Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took a jab at President Donald Trump during a Wednesday appearance on Comedy Central ’ s “ The Daily Show.
” Trump had criticized Whitmer last week , referring to her during one of his coronavirus briefings as “ that woman from Michigan ” and saying , “ She has no idea what ’ s going on , and all she does is say ‘ oh , it ’ s the federal government ’ s fault . '
” ( RELATED : Biden Considering Michigan Governor Who Clashed With Trump For VP Spot ) Whitmer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being diverted from Michigan on orders from the federal government , appeared to walk back those claims on Sunday ’ s “ Meet the Press.
” Whitmer went on to tell “ Meet the Press ” host Chuck Todd that she did not intend to make enemies of anyone within the Trump administration , saying that the goal for everyone should be to stop the spread of the virus .
“ The states across the country are working 24/7 .
This is a challenge .
This is a moment where the enemy is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another , and that ’ s why I ’ m grateful for the partnership we ’ ve gotten , ” she said .

Democratic Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took a jab at President Donald Trump during a Wednesday appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.”
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, in a ‘that woman from Michigan’ shirt, on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah last night https://t.co/6yIOSoV5ZP pic.twitter.com/VcUdudSWdt — Jonathan Oosting (@jonathanoosting) April 2, 2020
Trump had criticized Whitmer last week, referring to her during one of his coronavirus briefings as “that woman from Michigan” and saying, “She has no idea what’s going on, and all she does is say ‘oh, it’s the federal government’s fault.'” (RELATED: Biden Considering Michigan Governor Who Clashed With Trump For VP Spot)
Whitmer, after claiming that much-needed supplies were being diverted from Michigan on orders from the federal government, appeared to walk back those claims on Sunday’s “Meet the Press.”
Michigan Gov. Whitmer on NBC this morning: pic.twitter.com/d2TtQgHuMG — Byron York (@ByronYork) March 29, 2020
Whitmer went on to tell “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd that she did not intend to make enemies of anyone within the Trump administration, saying that the goal for everyone should be to stop the spread of the virus. “The states across the country are working 24/7. This is a challenge. This is a moment where the enemy is COVID-19; it’s not one another, and that’s why I’m grateful for the partnership we’ve gotten,” she said.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--REPORT: Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez Attend Closed Gym Ahead Of Florida’s Stay-At-Home Order

Musician Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez appeared to attend a closed gym Wednesday , days before Florida ’ s stay-at-home order takes effect .
Lopez and Rodriguez were spotted leaving the gym , which had a sign on the door saying it was closed due to COVID-19 , according to a report published by Fox News .
“ The gym is not open , ” a sign on the door said , Fox reported .
“ Stay Home .
Stay Safe.
” Lopez was dressed in a red sports bra with matching patterned leggings while A-Rod wore all black .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ security guard .
The guard was wearing a protective mask and wiped surfaces clean with a disinfecting wipe .
The closed-gym outing was the same day Republican Florida Gov .
Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state .
The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday .
( RELATED : Here Are All The Celebrities Who Have Lost Their Mind During The Coronavirus Pandemic ) I know the stay-at-home order wasn ’ t in effect yet .
However , the gym was already closed .
Did they really need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just to get a work out in ?
Every other normal person is just figuring out how to work out at home , or just not working out at all .
Just two weeks ago Lopez shared a video of her son while in quarantine .
“ We can ’ t go out to any restaurants or anything but the service and entertainment here is pretty good… ” Lopez captioned a video of her son bringing her a sparkling water while riding a hover board .
Celebrities just really don ’ t get @ @ @

Musician Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez appeared to attend a closed gym Wednesday, days before Florida’s stay-at-home order takes effect.
Lopez and Rodriguez were spotted leaving the gym, which had a sign on the door saying it was closed due to COVID-19, according to a report published by Fox News.
Gym closed? Can’t work out? Too bad sucker! Too bad you’re not rich and famous. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez get private access to a closed gym. https://t.co/Yj5GfbFMci — Mike Sington (@MikeSington) April 2, 2020
“The gym is not open,” a sign on the door said, Fox reported. “Stay Home. Stay Safe.”
Lopez was dressed in a red sports bra with matching patterned leggings while A-Rod wore all black. Lopez and Rodriguez were accompanied by a security guard. The guard was wearing a protective mask and wiped surfaces clean with a disinfecting wipe.
The closed-gym outing was the same day Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state. The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. (RELATED: Here Are All The Celebrities Who Have Lost Their Mind During The Coronavirus Pandemic)
I know the stay-at-home order wasn’t in effect yet. However, the gym was already closed. Did they really need to put the gym workers at risk just to get a work out in? Every other normal person is just figuring out how to work out at home, or just not working out at all.
Just two weeks ago Lopez shared a video of her son while in quarantine.
“We can’t go out to any restaurants or anything but the service and entertainment here is pretty good…” Lopez captioned a video of her son bringing her a sparkling water while riding a hover board.
Celebrities just really don’t get it sometimes.