thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Chinese Journalists Keep Disappearing. This Congressman Wants Answers

Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks on Wednesday sent a letter to the U.S. State Department requesting an investigation into the disappearances of three Chinese journalists who challenged the communist regime ’ s narrative in the coronavirus ’ s early stages .
“ All three of these men understood the personal risk associated with independently reporting on coronavirus in China , but they did it anyway , ” Banks wrote in a letter to Acting Undersecretary of State Nathan Sales , whose portfolio includes human rights abroad .
“ They decided that they had an obligation to do what the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information to the Chinese public about the risks and potential consequences of coronavirus , ” Banks continued .
“ For their service , the Chinese government imprisoned them — or worse.
” Fang Bin , Chen Quishi and Li Zehua — the three missing journalists — haven ’ t been seen since February .
( RELATED : WHO Director-General Won Election With China ’ s Help .
Now He ’ s Running Interference For China On Coronavirus ) Bin is a clothing salesman who began documenting the Chinese government ’ s response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he published on YouTube .
He hasn ’ t been seen since Feb. 9 .
Quishi is a citizen journalist who reported on the chaos at Wuhan hospitals and interviewed local residents before going missing .
Despite widespread attention on Quishi ’ s reporting and subsequent disappearance , China ’ s ambassador to the U.S. claimed not to know anything about the missing journalist in an interview that aired March 22 .
Zehua was an anchor on a Chinese state television channel before he resigned in February and began independently reporting on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen since his arrest in late February .
Banks said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo should use block the “ individuals responsible for Li , Chen and Fang ’ s mistreatment ” from entering the U.S. “ If any of the three citizen journalists were murdered , I would urge Secretary of State Pompeo and Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin to respectively administer visa and financial sanctions under section 1263 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to the responsible individuals , ” Banks wrote .
“ We owe these journalists a debt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of our investigation into the origins of this outbreak and the subsequent cover-up by the Chinese Communist Party , the United States should apply diplomatic pressure on the Chinese government to learn these journalists ’ whereabouts and ensure their safety , ” the congressman said in a press release .
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Republican Indiana Rep. Jim Banks on Wednesday sent a letter to the U.S. State Department requesting an investigation into the disappearances of three Chinese journalists who challenged the communist regime’s narrative in the coronavirus’s early stages.
“All three of these men understood the personal risk associated with independently reporting on coronavirus in China, but they did it anyway,” Banks wrote in a letter to Acting Undersecretary of State Nathan Sales, whose portfolio includes human rights abroad.
“They decided that they had an obligation to do what the Chinese Communist Party would not—provide useful and accurate information to the Chinese public about the risks and potential consequences of coronavirus,” Banks continued. “For their service, the Chinese government imprisoned them — or worse.”
Fang Bin, Chen Quishi and Li Zehua — the three missing journalists — haven’t been seen since February. (RELATED: WHO Director-General Won Election With China’s Help. Now He’s Running Interference For China On Coronavirus)
Bin is a clothing salesman who began documenting the Chinese government’s response to the virus in Wuhan in videos that he published on YouTube. He hasn’t been seen since Feb. 9.
Quishi is a citizen journalist who reported on the chaos at Wuhan hospitals and interviewed local residents before going missing. Despite widespread attention on Quishi’s reporting and subsequent disappearance, China’s ambassador to the U.S. claimed not to know anything about the missing journalist in an interview that aired March 22.
Zehua was an anchor on a Chinese state television channel before he resigned in February and began independently reporting on the virus. He hasn’t been seen since his arrest in late February.
Banks said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo should use block the “individuals responsible for Li, Chen and Fang’s mistreatment” from entering the U.S.
“If any of the three citizen journalists were murdered, I would urge Secretary of State Pompeo and Secretary of Treasury Mnuchin to respectively administer visa and financial sanctions under section 1263 of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to the responsible individuals,” Banks wrote.
“We owe these journalists a debt of gratitude for their sacrifice. As part of our investigation into the origins of this outbreak and the subsequent cover-up by the Chinese Communist Party, the United States should apply diplomatic pressure on the Chinese government to learn these journalists’ whereabouts and ensure their safety,” the congressman said in a press release.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-01--EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cotton Blasts ‘Apologists’ In Media For Accepting Chinese Propaganda Surrounding Coro

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Cotton Blasts ‘Apologists’ In Media For Accepting Chinese Propaganda Surrounding Coronavirus Origins

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said Wednesday it is wholly appropriate to question whether the coronavirus outbreak originated from a biochemical lab in Wuhan , China , in an exclusive interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Noting the Chinese government ’ s dishonesty surrounding the outbreak from its earliest stages , Cotton criticized the media for their inclination to accept Chinese propaganda at face value .
“ The mainstream media are largely apologists for Chinese communists and they will accept Chinese communist propaganda , ” Cotton said .
“ They immediately try to accuse anyone who raises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are accusing China of creating a biological weapon.
” Cotton denied that he ever suggested that the coronavirus was a Chinese-manufactured bio-weapon .
Cotton , who was one of the first senators to raise the alarm about coronavirus , was widely criticized in February for suggesting that the novel virus could have been leaked from a biochemical lab situated just a few miles away from the Wuhan wet market which at the time was generally thought to be the outbreak of the virus .
The lab , run by the Wuhan Institute of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronaviruses isolated from bats .
In 2017 , a lead researcher at the institute , Zhengli Shi , announced that she and her colleagues had discovered 11 new strains of coronaviruses in horseshoe bats that when put together contain the genes necessary to make a SARS coronavirus similar that of the 2003 outbreak .
A second lab situated about 300 yards from the Wuhan wet market , the Wuhan Center for Disease Control & Prevention , has also conducted studies involving horseshoe bats , according to a study from two Chinese researchers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ novel coronavirus .
“ The reason I have raised these questions from the very beginning is because of China ’ s statements and their actions , ” Cotton told the DCNF .
“ After concealing the virus for many weeks in December and then minimizing its severity for most of January , they then peddle an origin story about the food market in Wuhan.
” “ Given their dishonesty and the proximity of these labs , which we know were working with coronaviruses , it is only reasonable and responsible for us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The lab leak theory grew new legs on Tuesday evening after Fox News host Tucker Carlson covered the study from two Chinese researchers that reported that horseshoe bats , which are suspected to be the source of the novel coronavirus , are not found within 600 miles of Wuhan .
According to interviews conducted by the researchers , the bat was “ never a food source in the city , and no bat was traded in the market.
” ( RELATED : Tucker Carlson Airs Report Claiming Coronavirus ‘ Probably Originated From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The killer coronavirus probably originated from a laboratory in Wuhan , ” the Chinese researchers stated .
At the same time Cotton has been criticized in the media for calling attention to the lab leak theory , he said he ’ s been approached by senators on both sides of the political aisle saying they share his concerns .
“ Anytime the question returns to the forefront of the news , several of my peers say that they think that it ’ s very suspicious and that we ought to get to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said Wednesday it is wholly appropriate to question whether the coronavirus outbreak originated from a biochemical lab in Wuhan, China, in an exclusive interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Noting the Chinese government’s dishonesty surrounding the outbreak from its earliest stages, Cotton criticized the media for their inclination to accept Chinese propaganda at face value.
“The mainstream media are largely apologists for Chinese communists and they will accept Chinese communist propaganda,” Cotton said. “They immediately try to accuse anyone who raises these reasonable questions as conspiracy theorists that are accusing China of creating a biological weapon.”
Cotton denied that he ever suggested that the coronavirus was a Chinese-manufactured bio-weapon.
Cotton, who was one of the first senators to raise the alarm about coronavirus, was widely criticized in February for suggesting that the novel virus could have been leaked from a biochemical lab situated just a few miles away from the Wuhan wet market which at the time was generally thought to be the outbreak of the virus.
The lab, run by the Wuhan Institute of Virology, has a history of studying coronaviruses isolated from bats. In 2017, a lead researcher at the institute, Zhengli Shi, announced that she and her colleagues had discovered 11 new strains of coronaviruses in horseshoe bats that when put together contain the genes necessary to make a SARS coronavirus similar that of the 2003 outbreak.
A second lab situated about 300 yards from the Wuhan wet market, the Wuhan Center for Disease Control & Prevention, has also conducted studies involving horseshoe bats, according to a study from two Chinese researchers in February on the possible origins of the novel coronavirus.
“The reason I have raised these questions from the very beginning is because of China’s statements and their actions,” Cotton told the DCNF. “After concealing the virus for many weeks in December and then minimizing its severity for most of January, they then peddle an origin story about the food market in Wuhan.”
“Given their dishonesty and the proximity of these labs, which we know were working with coronaviruses, it is only reasonable and responsible for us to ask the question and demand the answers.”
The lab leak theory grew new legs on Tuesday evening after Fox News host Tucker Carlson covered the study from two Chinese researchers that reported that horseshoe bats, which are suspected to be the source of the novel coronavirus, are not found within 600 miles of Wuhan. According to interviews conducted by the researchers, the bat was “never a food source in the city, and no bat was traded in the market.” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson Airs Report Claiming Coronavirus ‘Probably Originated From A Laboritory In Wuhan’)
“The killer coronavirus probably originated from a laboratory in Wuhan,” the Chinese researchers stated.
At the same time Cotton has been criticized in the media for calling attention to the lab leak theory, he said he’s been approached by senators on both sides of the political aisle saying they share his concerns.
“Anytime the question returns to the forefront of the news, several of my peers say that they think that it’s very suspicious and that we ought to get to the bottom of it,” Cotton said.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Trump Goes Soft When Asked About Intel Report Allegedly Confirming China Underreported Coronavirus D

Trump Goes Soft When Asked About Intel Report Allegedly Confirming China Underreported Coronavirus Data

President Donald Trump stopped short Wednesday of outright accusing the Chinese government of lying about its own coronavirus statistics and denied seeing an alleged report put together by a United States intelligence agency accusing China of underreporting data .
The news broke of the alleged intelligence report earlier in the day Wednesday .
The report itself was said to have been delivered to the White House last week .
“ We have not received that , but their numbers appear to be a little on the light side , ” Trump told a reporter when asked if he had discussed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ re in constant communication , ” he continued .
“ The relationship is very good.
” The Chinese government itself appeared to recently acknowledge its own underreporting of its coronavirus cases .
( RELATED : Chinese Government Finally Acknowledges Underreporting Coronavirus Cases ) Health official Chang Jile announced at a press conference in Wuhan that the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) had not reported numbers for positive tests in asymptomatic individuals and pledged to “ publish reports , outcomes and management of asymptomatic people in daily epidemic notifications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a timely manner , ” starting April 1 .
Undercover reports from inside Wuhan also suggest that China is underreporting the total number of deaths in the region .
City residents have reported massive shipments of urns arriving in the city , despite the Party only reporting roughly 3,000 total deaths since November 2019 .
Infectious disease experts have sharply criticized the World Health Organization for amplifying China ’ s misinformation on coronavirus .
“ Many of us were incredibly disappointed for lack of a better word in the WHO and its response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota , said in a Tuesday interview .
“ When you look at what WHO did I think they set us back a great deal because they made countries believe if just a few countries that were going to get this would just do the containment work , we could stop it.
” “ So we held back on a preparedness , and gave people excuses not to do it .
”

President Donald Trump stopped short Wednesday of outright accusing the Chinese government of lying about its own coronavirus statistics and denied seeing an alleged report put together by a United States intelligence agency accusing China of underreporting data.
The news broke of the alleged intelligence report earlier in the day Wednesday. The report itself was said to have been delivered to the White House last week.
“We have not received that, but their numbers appear to be a little on the light side,” Trump told a reporter when asked if he had discussed the report with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
“We’re in constant communication,” he continued. “The relationship is very good.”
WATCH:
The Chinese government itself appeared to recently acknowledge its own underreporting of its coronavirus cases. (RELATED: Chinese Government Finally Acknowledges Underreporting Coronavirus Cases)
Health official Chang Jile announced at a press conference in Wuhan that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had not reported numbers for positive tests in asymptomatic individuals and pledged to “publish reports, outcomes and management of asymptomatic people in daily epidemic notifications, and respond to social concerns in a timely manner,” starting April 1.
Undercover reports from inside Wuhan also suggest that China is underreporting the total number of deaths in the region. City residents have reported massive shipments of urns arriving in the city, despite the Party only reporting roughly 3,000 total deaths since November 2019.
Infectious disease experts have sharply criticized the World Health Organization for amplifying China’s misinformation on coronavirus.
“Many of us were incredibly disappointed for lack of a better word in the WHO and its response,” Dr. Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, said in a Tuesday interview. “When you look at what WHO did I think they set us back a great deal because they made countries believe if just a few countries that were going to get this would just do the containment work, we could stop it.”
“So we held back on a preparedness, and gave people excuses not to do it.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Trump Announces Massive Counter-Narcotics Operation Amid Coronavirus

President Donald Trump announced a crackdown on South American narcotics operations Tuesday , saying his administration would not allow drug cartels to capitalize on the coronavirus to bring more illicit drugs into the United States .
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley announced at the Wednesday press briefing that the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard partnered with domestic lawn enforcement groups to deploy into the eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea to take action against drug traffickers .
Attorney General Bill Barr was also present and said Trump ’ s action granted new enforcement authorities to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has marshaled additional ships , ” General Milley said .
“ They have set sail already and are in the Caribbean right now.
” ( RELATED : Improbable , But Not Impossible : Could Andrew Cuomo Walk Away From A Brokered Convention With The Democratic Nomination ? )
“ You ’ re not gon na get through , ” he said directly to the cartels .
“ Now is not the time to try to penetrate the United States to kill Americans.
” Trump made the announcements at the outset of the briefing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Trump ’ s coronavirus task force has held press briefings on a near-daily basis since late February .
( RELATED : Country Music Icon Joe Diffie Dies At The Age Of 61 Due To Coronavirus Complications ) Wednesday ’ s briefing came hours after reports that China had falsified their public numbers on coronavirus cases and deaths in the country .
Western nations had long suspected the Chinese Communist Party of misleading the world , but this is the first time the U.S. intelligence community weighed in on the issue .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying he wasn ’ t sure whether China had intentionally falsifying reports .

President Donald Trump announced a crackdown on South American narcotics operations Tuesday, saying his administration would not allow drug cartels to capitalize on the coronavirus to bring more illicit drugs into the United States.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley announced at the Wednesday press briefing that the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard partnered with domestic lawn enforcement groups to deploy into the eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea to take action against drug traffickers. Attorney General Bill Barr was also present and said Trump’s action granted new enforcement authorities to stop suspected trafficking vessels.
“The Navy has marshaled additional ships,” General Milley said. “They have set sail already and are in the Caribbean right now.” (RELATED: Improbable, But Not Impossible: Could Andrew Cuomo Walk Away From A Brokered Convention With The Democratic Nomination?)
“You’re not gonna get through,” he said directly to the cartels. “Now is not the time to try to penetrate the United States to kill Americans.”
Trump made the announcements at the outset of the briefing before turning back to address the coronavirus pandemic. Trump’s coronavirus task force has held press briefings on a near-daily basis since late February. (RELATED: Country Music Icon Joe Diffie Dies At The Age Of 61 Due To Coronavirus Complications)
Wednesday’s briefing came hours after reports that China had falsified their public numbers on coronavirus cases and deaths in the country. Western nations had long suspected the Chinese Communist Party of misleading the world, but this is the first time the U.S. intelligence community weighed in on the issue.
Trump denied seeing the report, however, saying he wasn’t sure whether China had intentionally falsifying reports.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Forget Nine Live…Your Cat Only Has One. Make Sure You Are Ready To Bring Them With You In An Emergen

Forget Nine Live…Your Cat Only Has One. Make Sure You Are Ready To Bring Them With You In An Emergency

Covid-19 is scary enough for humans and while pets have largely been unaffected by Coranavirus ( Thankfully ! )
there is still a level of uneasiness surrounding what might happen in the event of an needed evacuation .
While it is usually easier for humans to put aside food or pack up quickly , unless you have spare bowls , food , collars , and other accessories , you may worry about how easy it will be to bring along a furry friend in the event of an emergency .
Even if you are organized for an emergency evacuation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one pet is !
That ’ s why I ’ m happy to share Outbreak ’ s Provisions most recent offering : A survival package designed exclusively for cats !
The Deluxe Cat Survival Kit is available now and contains essentials your furry friend will need in the event of an emergency evacuation The Deluxe Cat Survival kit carries necessities your furry pal will want within the event of an emergency evacuation , and with a backup collar and leash , feeding bowl and different necessitates for your cat , you could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s notice .
Here is everything the package includes beneath : Food and Water : Package of Emergency Cat Food 6 — 4 oz .
Water Pouches 10 — Water Purification Tablets – each tablet purifies 1 liter of water Deluxe First Aid Kit – a combination of bandages/gauze , topical ointments , medicine , and other first aid items to assist with a variety of injuries Water/Food Feeding Bowl Extra Collar with Bell Reflective Leash Can Opener Cat Toys 50 Feet of Nylon Rope Pet Waste Bags All of our kit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waterproof storage bags .
As you may see this list has all of the necessities and can save you some valuable time of getting to p.c .
at some point of an emergency .
And be sure to test out OutbreakProvisions.com for updates on their newest puppy package for puppies which should be ready to head quickly !

Covid-19 is scary enough for humans and while pets have largely been unaffected by Coranavirus (Thankfully!) there is still a level of uneasiness surrounding what might happen in the event of an needed evacuation. While it is usually easier for humans to put aside food or pack up quickly, unless you have spare bowls, food, collars, and other accessories, you may worry about how easy it will be to bring along a furry friend in the event of an emergency. Even if you are organized for an emergency evacuation, that doesn’t imply your loved one pet is!
That’s why I’m happy to share Outbreak’s Provisions most recent offering: A survival package designed exclusively for cats!
The Deluxe Cat Survival Kit is available now and contains essentials your furry friend will need in the event of an emergency evacuation
The Deluxe Cat Survival kit carries necessities your furry pal will want within the event of an emergency evacuation, and with a backup collar and leash, feeding bowl and different necessitates for your cat, you could be geared up to head out at second’s notice.
Here is everything the package includes beneath:
Food and Water:
Package of Emergency Cat Food
6 — 4 oz. Water Pouches
10 — Water Purification Tablets – each tablet purifies 1 liter of water
Light and Communication:
Emergency Bright Stick
Shelter and Warmth:
Body Warmer
Emergency Survival Blanket
First Aid:
Deluxe First Aid Kit – a combination of bandages/gauze, topical ointments, medicine, and other first aid items to assist with a variety of injuries
Tools and Pet Supplies:
Water/Food Feeding Bowl
Extra Collar with Bell
Reflective Leash
Can Opener
Cat Toys
50 Feet of Nylon Rope
Pet Waste Bags
All of our kit items are packed securely in resealable, waterproof storage bags.
As you may see this list has all of the necessities and can save you some valuable time of getting to p.c. at some point of an emergency.
And be sure to test out OutbreakProvisions.com for updates on their newest puppy package for puppies which should be ready to head quickly!


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--‘America’s Got Talent’ Allows For Online Auditions During Coronavirus Pandemic

“ America ’ s Got Talent ” will begin accepting online auditions amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The online auditions come as the United States has been advised to continue practicing social distancing , according to a report published Wednesday by Entertainment Tonight .
Groups and individuals wishing to audition for the show are encouraged to send in their audition tapes , but they have to also maintain social distancing .
Videos can be submitted on the show ’ s website .
The 15th season of “ America ’ s Got Talent ” is supposed to air in May , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will change .
The judges this season include Howie Mandel , Simon Cowell , Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum .
( RELATED : SAG-AFTRA Expands Investigation of FremantleMedia After Orlando Jones Complains About Racism On ‘ American Gods ’ ) I ’ m really curious as to see what formats these singing and performing shows take during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ America ’ s Got Talent , ” “ The Voice ” and “ American Idol ” all usually have some kind of live aspect to the show where audiences are allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that work during coronavirus ?
Also , I like the idea of doing online submissions so that everyone can still participate , but the whole point of live auditions is to put the pressure on .
There isn ’ t as much pressure when you can take as many recordings you want before you submit the perfect one .

“America’s Got Talent” will begin accepting online auditions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The online auditions come as the United States has been advised to continue practicing social distancing, according to a report published Wednesday by Entertainment Tonight.
America’s Got Talent Re-Opens Season 15 Auditions Online After Coronavirus Halts Production https://t.co/2vZskDcnXh — People (@people) April 1, 2020
Groups and individuals wishing to audition for the show are encouraged to send in their audition tapes, but they have to also maintain social distancing. Videos can be submitted on the show’s website.
The 15th season of “America’s Got Talent” is supposed to air in May, but it is unclear if the date will change. The judges this season include Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum. (RELATED: SAG-AFTRA Expands Investigation of FremantleMedia After Orlando Jones Complains About Racism On ‘American Gods’)
I’m really curious as to see what formats these singing and performing shows take during the coronavirus pandemic. “America’s Got Talent,” “The Voice” and “American Idol” all usually have some kind of live aspect to the show where audiences are allowed to send in votes.
How does that work during coronavirus?
Also, I like the idea of doing online submissions so that everyone can still participate, but the whole point of live auditions is to put the pressure on. There isn’t as much pressure when you can take as many recordings you want before you submit the perfect one.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Prince Charles Makes First Appearance Since Coronavirus Diagnosis With Touching Message To His Natio

Prince Charles Makes First Appearance Since Coronavirus Diagnosis With Touching Message To His Nation

Prince Charles made his first public appearance Wednesday since announcing that he had been diagnosed with the coronavirus .
“ Having recently gone through the process of contracting this coronavirus – luckily with relatively mild symptoms – I now find myself on the other side of the illness , but still in no less a state of social distance and general isolation , ” the Prince of Wales shared in a touching video message posted on the Clarence House Instagram page .
( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) “ As we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strange , frustrating and often distressing experience when the presence of family and friends is no longer possible and the normal structures of life are suddenly removed , ” the royal added .
( RELATED : Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC ) The member of the royal family continued , while noting that during this “ unprecedented and anxious time ” he and his wife , Camilla , the Duchess of Cornwall “ are thinking particularly of all those who have lost their loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ circumstances , and of those having to endure sickness , isolation and loneliness.
” Later , he noted that while none of us truly can know when “ when this will end ” we must remember that it will come to an end .
“ Until it does , let us all try and live with hope and , with faith in ourselves and each other , look forward to better times to come , ” Charles concluded .
It all comes following reports last week that Prince Charles had tested positive for @ @

Prince Charles made his first public appearance Wednesday since announcing that he had been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
“Having recently gone through the process of contracting this coronavirus – luckily with relatively mild symptoms – I now find myself on the other side of the illness, but still in no less a state of social distance and general isolation,” the Prince of Wales shared in a touching video message posted on the Clarence House Instagram page. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clarence House (@clarencehouse) on Apr 1, 2020 at 4:50am PDT
“As we are all learning, this is a strange, frustrating and often distressing experience when the presence of family and friends is no longer possible and the normal structures of life are suddenly removed,” the royal added. (RELATED: Here Are The Members Of Congress Self-Quarantining After Meeting Person With Coronavirus At CPAC)
The member of the royal family continued, while noting that during this “unprecedented and anxious time” he and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall “are thinking particularly of all those who have lost their loved ones in such very difficult and abnormal circumstances, and of those having to endure sickness, isolation and loneliness.”
Later, he noted that while none of us truly can know when “when this will end” we must remember that it will come to an end.
“Until it does, let us all try and live with hope and, with faith in ourselves and each other, look forward to better times to come,” Charles concluded.
It all comes following reports last week that Prince Charles had tested positive for COVID-19.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--National Bobblehead Hall Of Fame Unveils Dr. Fauci Bobblehead

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a Dr. Anthony Fauci bobblehead and will donate a portion of the proceeds to the 100 Million Mask Challenge , the museum announced Wednesday .
The bobblehead features Fauci wearing a suit and standing on a base bearing his name .
This is the first bobblehead of Fauci , who has been one of the lead members of the White House Coronavirus task force , according to a statement from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum .
The bobbleheads are $ 25 each and are available exclusively for pre-order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Every purchase includes a $ 5 donation to the American Hospital Association in support of the 100 Million Mask Challenge , a national effort to produce personal protective equipment ( PPE ) for health care workers .
The bobbleheads are one of many products created to honor Fauci .
Doughnut and pastry shops have decorated their treats with edible pictures of his portrait , and an Italian restaurant in Long Island even named a linguine dish after him .
( RELATED : Doughnuts , Shirts , Mugs And More Items With Dr. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Selling Out Everywhere ) “ Bobbleheads are the ultimate honor , and we think Dr. Fauci deserves it given what he has done and continues to do for our country and the world in the battle against COVID-19 , ” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said .
“ We received a lot of requests for a bobblehead of Dr. Fauci and are excited to be able to use the bobblehead to raise funds for a vital organization that is helping limit the spread of the Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times.
” The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Milwaukee , Wisconsin and opened to the public in February 2019 .

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a Dr. Anthony Fauci bobblehead and will donate a portion of the proceeds to the 100 Million Mask Challenge, the museum announced Wednesday.
The bobblehead features Fauci wearing a suit and standing on a base bearing his name. This is the first bobblehead of Fauci, who has been one of the lead members of the White House Coronavirus task force, according to a statement from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
The bobbleheads are $25 each and are available exclusively for pre-order through the museum’s online store. Every purchase includes a $5 donation to the American Hospital Association in support of the 100 Million Mask Challenge, a national effort to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers.
The bobbleheads are one of many products created to honor Fauci. Doughnut and pastry shops have decorated their treats with edible pictures of his portrait, and an Italian restaurant in Long Island even named a linguine dish after him. (RELATED: Doughnuts, Shirts, Mugs And More Items With Dr. Fauci’s Face On It Are Selling Out Everywhere)
“Bobbleheads are the ultimate honor, and we think Dr. Fauci deserves it given what he has done and continues to do for our country and the world in the battle against COVID-19,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “We received a lot of requests for a bobblehead of Dr. Fauci and are excited to be able to use the bobblehead to raise funds for a vital organization that is helping limit the spread of the Coronavirus while making people smile during these unprecedented times.”
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and opened to the public in February 2019.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Sandra Lee Slams People Discussing The Andrew Cuomo Nipple Piercing ‘Nonsense’

TV chef Sandra Lee has shut down the discussion of whether Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo has a nipple piercing .
Lee called the conversation “ nonsense ” after a photo of Cuomo sparked speculation that the governor had nipple piercings , according to a report published Wednesday by Page Six .
Lee and Cuomo dated for 14 years before splitting in September of 2019 .
“ I just want to say body-shaming is not okay — it is never going to be okay when people are out on the front lines working hard for all of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body shame , ” Lee said .
“ Shame on you , knock it off , do something to uplift people and make the world a better place not take cheap shots that are unnecessary , ” she added .
“ Have a great day and think about that for a little while.
” ( RELATED : Cuomo Sees ‘ Positive Sign ’ That Social Distancing Is Working In New York ) Cuomo , who has been praised for his coronavirus response in New York , found himself in the spotlight for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the governor also denied Cuomo had any nipple piercings .
“ Of course not , sorry , internet , ” senior aide Rich Azzopardi told the New York Post .
Despite the denial , speculation continued .
There is an entire reddit thread dedicated to finding out if Cuomo has his nipples pierced .

TV chef Sandra Lee has shut down the discussion of whether Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a nipple piercing.
Lee called the conversation “nonsense” after a photo of Cuomo sparked speculation that the governor had nipple piercings, according to a report published Wednesday by Page Six. Lee and Cuomo dated for 14 years before splitting in September of 2019.
Does cuomo… have… a nip piercing pic.twitter.com/H4iLWglr6m — Jeanette Hayes (@jeanettehayes) March 30, 2020
“I just want to say body-shaming is not okay — it is never going to be okay when people are out on the front lines working hard for all of our benefits, to then turn around and body shame,” Lee said.
“Shame on you, knock it off, do something to uplift people and make the world a better place not take cheap shots that are unnecessary,” she added. “Have a great day and think about that for a little while.” (RELATED: Cuomo Sees ‘Positive Sign’ That Social Distancing Is Working In New York)
Cuomo, who has been praised for his coronavirus response in New York, found himself in the spotlight for a different reason Tuesday. A spokesperson for the governor also denied Cuomo had any nipple piercings.
“Of course not, sorry, internet,” senior aide Rich Azzopardi told the New York Post.
Despite the denial, speculation continued. There is an entire reddit thread dedicated to finding out if Cuomo has his nipples pierced.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--FCC’s Ajit Pai Gives Wireless Internet A Major Overhaul As Americans Work Remotely Amid Coronavirus

FCC’s Ajit Pai Gives Wireless Internet A Major Overhaul As Americans Work Remotely Amid Coronavirus Fears

Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai announced Wednesday a plan to dramatically increase the United States ’ wireless internet speeds to help pave the road to the kind of technology Americans can rely on to better cope with another coronavirus outbreak .
Pai proposed a plan to make 1,200 MHz of spectrum available for unlicensed use across the country as Americans become reliant on remote connectivity to slow the spread of COVID-19 , which originated in China before traveling to the United States .
Such a move could allow the so-called Internet of Things to pick up speed , connecting all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve consistently said that @ FCC ’ s decision on 6 GHz band would be driven not by politics or press releases , but by physics .
My plan reflects that : it ’ s calibrated to protect incumbent users from harmful interference & allow # WiFi6 to thrive .
Appreciate our engineers ’ hard work !
” Pai said in a tweet Wednesday , referring to making the spectrum available on the 6 GHz band .
Pai also explained the move in a detailed blog post Wednesday on Medium , telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GHz unlicensed devices will become a part of consumers ’ everyday lives.
” ( RELATED : Former Rep Hopes Coronavirus Fallout Convinces US To Distrust Chinese Tech , Build Up Its Own 5G ) If the FCC passes his proposal , Pai suggested , then it will play a role in the “ Internet of Things , connecting appliances , machines , meters , wearables , and other consumer electronics , as well as industrial sensors for manufacturing.
” The agency will vote April 23 on the proposal , which opens the 6GHz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6GHz has more than twice as much bandwidth as the traditional 5GHz .
“ We ’ re expecting the first set of devices to come to market in the second half of this year , ” Vijay Nagarajan , vice president of marketing for Broadcom ’ s Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division , told CNET on Wednesday .
“ You ’ ll see a whole slew of devices , both on the infrastructure side and on the client side , and much more in a much more accelerated manner in 2021.
” Pai @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after critics claimed the FCC ’ s decision to effectively kill net neutrality , an Obama-era rule that dramatically beefed up regulations on the Internet .
Supporters of the rule believe it forbids large Internet Service Providers ( ISPs ) from blocking content that slows down networks .
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Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai announced Wednesday a plan to dramatically increase the United States’ wireless internet speeds to help pave the road to the kind of technology Americans can rely on to better cope with another coronavirus outbreak.
Pai proposed a plan to make 1,200 MHz of spectrum available for unlicensed use across the country as Americans become reliant on remote connectivity to slow the spread of COVID-19, which originated in China before traveling to the United States. Such a move could allow the so-called Internet of Things to pick up speed, connecting all devices to wireless internet.
“I’ve consistently said that @FCC’s decision on 6 GHz band would be driven not by politics or press releases, but by physics. My plan reflects that: it’s calibrated to protect incumbent users from harmful interference & allow #WiFi6 to thrive. Appreciate our engineers’ hard work!” Pai said in a tweet Wednesday, referring to making the spectrum available on the 6 GHz band.
I’ve consistently said that @FCC‘s decision on 6 GHz band would be driven not by politics or press releases, but by physics. My plan reflects that: it’s calibrated to protect incumbent users from harmful interference & allow #WiFi6 to thrive. Appreciate our engineers’ hard work! — Ajit Pai (@AjitPaiFCC) April 1, 2020
Pai also explained the move in a detailed blog post Wednesday on Medium, telling readers that he expects that “6 GHz unlicensed devices will become a part of consumers’ everyday lives.” (RELATED: Former Rep Hopes Coronavirus Fallout Convinces US To Distrust Chinese Tech, Build Up Its Own 5G)
If the FCC passes his proposal, Pai suggested, then it will play a role in the “Internet of Things, connecting appliances, machines, meters, wearables, and other consumer electronics, as well as industrial sensors for manufacturing.” The agency will vote April 23 on the proposal, which opens the 6GHz band for complete unlicensed Wi-Fi use. 6GHz has more than twice as much bandwidth as the traditional 5GHz.
Industry analysts are championing the move.
“We’re expecting the first set of devices to come to market in the second half of this year,” Vijay Nagarajan, vice president of marketing for Broadcom’s Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division, told CNET on Wednesday. “You’ll see a whole slew of devices, both on the infrastructure side and on the client side, and much more in a much more accelerated manner in 2021.”
Pai’s suggestion came nearly three years after critics claimed the FCC’s decision to effectively kill net neutrality, an Obama-era rule that dramatically beefed up regulations on the Internet. Supporters of the rule believe it forbids large Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from blocking content that slows down networks.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Gun Test: Performance Center T/CR22

Gun Test: Performance Center T/CR22

Thompson/Center joined the Smith & Wesson fold back in 2006 , with the manufacturing of T/C rifles today occurring alongside S & W production in Springfield , Mass.
, but it wasn ’ t until 2018 that the two entities intermingled their product lines with the introduction of Performance Center-branded T/C models .
We previously evaluated the introductory version of the Thompson/Center T/CR22—a general-purpose model wearing a Magpul synthetic stock , iron sights and a lightweight barrel—and we found it to be a capable gun and a value at its MSRP of $ 399 .
So when two Performance Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialized applications of competition shooting and small-game hunting , were introduced early last year , at what I felt to be quite reasonable mark-ups relative to the original model , I was curious to see just what that Performance Center label added to the mix .
As a southpaw , I opted to evaluate the ambidextrous Hogue-stocked variant over the right-hand-only thumbhole Altamont-stocked version ( Since writing , an additional four models , each sporting a heavy-contour carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel , have been introduced to the T/C Performance Center line ) .
The T/CR22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ design in many years , and there ’ s no denying the rifle ’ s great similarity to Ruger ’ s Model 10/22—so much so , in fact , that the platform is compatible with nearly all 10/22 components and accessories , tapping into that deep aftermarket of barrels , stocks , triggers , magazines , bolt handles and more .
Even Thompson/Center has already availed itself of this market , as the OEM Hogue buttstock on our Performance Center rifle has been sold as a replacement part for the Ruger 10/22 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guns do exist , however , and more seasoned observers will note a number of modifications made to the design of the T/CR22 by Thompson/Center to help streamline both the operation and maintenance of its rimfire .
The Performance Center T/CR22 employs a simple blowback operating system that utilizes the energy exerted by ignition gases on the cartridge case to cycle the action , with the mass of the slide and the tension provided by the recoil spring keeping the chamber closed until the bullet can leave the barrel .
Machined from 6061 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glass-bead-blasted finish , the receiver is cut with an integral 4.5″ ( 11-slot ) section of Picatinny rail for the installation of an optic—the use of which will be mandatory , as the gun doesn ’ t ship with any other sighting options .
A stainless steel bolt slides smoothly within the receiver , and an enlarged bolt handle makes for fumble-free operation .
A spring-loaded extractor is incorporated into the right side of the bolt , and a fixed ejector is found opposite it on the left side of the receiver .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the stock and the trigger and bolt assemblies have been removed ( all in familiar 10/22 fashion ) , a 1 cm hole in the rear of the receiver permits straight-line access to the chamber—allowing the bore to be cleaned from breech to muzzle , as is ideal .
Although the T/CR22 ’ s 10-round rotary magazine shares the same basic footprint as does the 10/22 ’ s , the addition of what Thompson/Center calls the “ first round load assist lever ” to the rear , left corner of the magazine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but , more importantly , allows the bolt to lock back on an empty box .
Remaining depressed when ammunition is present , the lever extends upward when the magazine is empty , allowing it to actuate a catch on the left side of the receiver that blocks the forward return of the bolt into battery .
The use of this design also means that once a fresh , loaded magazine has been fed into the rifle , the T/CR22 can be charged by simply pulling the bolt handle slightly rearward and allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chamber the round .
Shooters accustomed to loading 10/22 magazines may find the process of filling a T/CR22 magazine to be a bit foreign at first , as the first-round load-assist lever must be used in order to get the box to load correctly , but it is not a difficult procedure after about 30 seconds of practice .
The T/CR22 will work perfectly well with standard 10/22 magazines , although obviously without the bolt-hold-open functionality , and the presence of the lever did not hamper the use of T/CR22 magazines in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , sporter-contour tube of its predecessor , the Hogue-stocked Performance Center model employs a 20″ , heavy-contour , stainless steel barrel .
The longer , heavier barrel takes the length and weight of the gun to 38.5″ and 6 lbs.
, 11 ozs.
, respectively , compared to the 35″ and 4-lb.
, 6-oz.
, measurements of the base T/CR22 .
Button-rifled at a 1:15″ twist rate , the barrel measures a consistent 0.92″ in diameter along its entire length .
To both decrease weight and increase surface area ( thereby speeding heat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly the whole span of the barrel have been cut into its top half , while three more on the bottom half only extend about 7″ from the muzzle .
The final 0.400″ of the barrel is threaded 1/2×28 TPI ( industry standard for .22-cal .
guns ) , making the rifle compatible with either a rimfire suppressor or a muzzle device , and included on the gun are a rubber O-ring to provide a gas seal when a barrel accessory is being used and a knurled thread protector for when one is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ varmint hunters in mind , and thus an apt choice for inclusion on this rifle , the Hogue buttstock used on the test Performance Center T/CR22 is the company ’ s Tactical Thumbhole model .
Overmolded with semi-tacky rubber , the Tactical Thumbhole would be easy to hold onto under the nominal recoil of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge even without the texturing dots added to the pistol grip and the fore-end .
Ambidextrous in design , the stock features a thumbhole pistol grip , a raised comb for proper alignment with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sand bag use , a sharp underhook for stabilizing the rear of the rifle with the shooter ’ s support hand , and both fore and aft sling swivel studs .
A generous channel allows the barrel , despite its thick contour , to float freely of the stock , and no sensible amount of force applied to the fore-end could bring the two into contact with each other .
Nearly all of the T/CR22 ’ s operating controls are integrated into the rifle ’ s trigger assembly , and can be found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magazine well .
Moving forward from the trigger , first is a crossbolt safety , with a telltale ring of red showing on the left side when the gun is ready to fire .
Next is a manual bolt-hold-open lever that can be pulled rearward while retracting the bolt in order to lock the action open .
Ahead of that is a magazine release lever that , when pressed forward , reliably dropped the detachable box from the firearm without requiring assistance from me when the action was open , but needed some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polymer single-stage trigger on the Performance Center rifle is identical to the one used in the base T/CR22 ; using a 10-pull average , my test sample broke at 5 lbs.
, 2 ozs.
, after about 1/16″ of take-up and slight creep .
All in all , it was good enough that it did not detract from what my testing determined to be an outstandingly accurate firearm .
American Rifleman ’ s 10-shot , five-group protocol at 50 yds .
with three loads is a pretty harsh standard by which to judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet the Performance Center T/CR22 shined ; just one of the 15 combined groups fired during formal accuracy testing exceeded the 1″ mark .
All three of the selected loads shot well through the rifle , with CCI ’ s 40-gr .
Mini-Mags averaging 0.84″ and Remington ’ s 40-gr .
22 Target load averaging 0.93″ , but the clear winner was the 40-gr .
TAC-22 ammunition from Norma .
Three of the five Norma groups were smaller than either of the other two loads ’ tightest groups , for a five-group average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more impressive if not for one flier that ballooned an otherwise tight nine-shot cluster out to 0.96″ .
In our previous testing , the general-purpose T/CR22 had managed an average extreme spread of 0.93″ , while the Performance Center variant bested that with a three-load mean of 0.84″—a result I mostly credit to the heavy-contour barrel .
Even after long strings of shooting , including multiple magazine dumps using Ruger ’ s BX-25 , barrel heating never became a factor .
Shooting this rifle felt very familiar to me , as I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of my personal 10/22s at home .
When I think about performance in a semi-automatic rimfire rifle , reliability is my chief consideration , and the T/CR22 again delivered .
In addition to the three 40-gr .
loads detailed above , I also function tested the gun with a 30-gr .
hypervelocity ammunition from Aguila and Winchester ’ s 45-gr .
M22 Subsonic load , all of which ran 100 percent without incident .
Our rimfire rifle testing protocol requires that quite a lot of ammunition be expended , I ran a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ T/C , and to get through that many rimfire cartridges without a single issue truly is a credit to both the quality of the firearm and the ammunition involved .
– The rimfire rifle is an indispensable part of any firearm collection .
Given its user-friendliness ( inexpensive , cheap to feed , infinitesimal recoil , easy to shoot ) and extreme utility ( everything from training new shooters and plinking to small-game hunting and expert-level competition ) there ’ s really no good excuse for anyone reading this to not have at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe—and preferably near the front .
But if you don ’ t , there ’ s no time like the present to remedy that—and at an MSRP of only $ 497 , the reliability , accuracy and feature set of the Performance Center T/CR22 should place it high on your short list .
We tend to think of performance and price as being inseverably linked , and oftentimes that is true , but this rifle—determined by my testing to be wholly worthy of the Performance Center name—demonstrates that efficacy does not need to @ @ @

By Kelly Young, American Rifleman
Thompson/Center joined the Smith & Wesson fold back in 2006, with the manufacturing of T/C rifles today occurring alongside S&W production in Springfield, Mass., but it wasn’t until 2018 that the two entities intermingled their product lines with the introduction of Performance Center-branded T/C models.
We previously evaluated the introductory version of the Thompson/Center T/CR22—a general-purpose model wearing a Magpul synthetic stock, iron sights and a lightweight barrel—and we found it to be a capable gun and a value at its MSRP of $399.
So when two Performance Center T/CR22 SKUs, more catered to the specialized applications of competition shooting and small-game hunting, were introduced early last year, at what I felt to be quite reasonable mark-ups relative to the original model, I was curious to see just what that Performance Center label added to the mix.
As a southpaw, I opted to evaluate the ambidextrous Hogue-stocked variant over the right-hand-only thumbhole Altamont-stocked version (Since writing, an additional four models, each sporting a heavy-contour carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel, have been introduced to the T/C Performance Center line).
The T/CR22 is the company’s first autoloading design in many years, and there’s no denying the rifle’s great similarity to Ruger’s Model 10/22—so much so, in fact, that the platform is compatible with nearly all 10/22 components and accessories, tapping into that deep aftermarket of barrels, stocks, triggers, magazines, bolt handles and more.
Even Thompson/Center has already availed itself of this market, as the OEM Hogue buttstock on our Performance Center rifle has been sold as a replacement part for the Ruger 10/22 for years now. Differences between the two guns do exist, however, and more seasoned observers will note a number of modifications made to the design of the T/CR22 by Thompson/Center to help streamline both the operation and maintenance of its rimfire.
The T/CR22 features a Hogue overmolded rubber thumbhole stock (above), an access port in the receiver (l.) that allows for cleaning of the barrel from the breech and a lever (r., arrow) that activates the last-shot bolt hold-open. –
The Performance Center T/CR22 employs a simple blowback operating system that utilizes the energy exerted by ignition gases on the cartridge case to cycle the action, with the mass of the slide and the tension provided by the recoil spring keeping the chamber closed until the bullet can leave the barrel. Machined from 6061 aluminum, and wearing a satin, glass-bead-blasted finish, the receiver is cut with an integral 4.5″ (11-slot) section of Picatinny rail for the installation of an optic—the use of which will be mandatory, as the gun doesn’t ship with any other sighting options.
A stainless steel bolt slides smoothly within the receiver, and an enlarged bolt handle makes for fumble-free operation. A spring-loaded extractor is incorporated into the right side of the bolt, and a fixed ejector is found opposite it on the left side of the receiver. Once the barreled action has been freed from the stock and the trigger and bolt assemblies have been removed (all in familiar 10/22 fashion), a 1 cm hole in the rear of the receiver permits straight-line access to the chamber—allowing the bore to be cleaned from breech to muzzle, as is ideal.
T/C’s rotary magazine is cross-compatible with 10/22 rifles, while also featuring a first-round load-assist lever (arrow) that serves to activate a last-shot bolt hold-open. –
Although the T/CR22’s 10-round rotary magazine shares the same basic footprint as does the 10/22’s, the addition of what Thompson/Center calls the “first round load assist lever” to the rear, left corner of the magazine not only changes its loading procedure, but, more importantly, allows the bolt to lock back on an empty box.
Remaining depressed when ammunition is present, the lever extends upward when the magazine is empty, allowing it to actuate a catch on the left side of the receiver that blocks the forward return of the bolt into battery. The use of this design also means that once a fresh, loaded magazine has been fed into the rifle, the T/CR22 can be charged by simply pulling the bolt handle slightly rearward and allowing spring tension to close the action and chamber the round.
Shooters accustomed to loading 10/22 magazines may find the process of filling a T/CR22 magazine to be a bit foreign at first, as the first-round load-assist lever must be used in order to get the box to load correctly, but it is not a difficult procedure after about 30 seconds of practice. The T/CR22 will work perfectly well with standard 10/22 magazines, although obviously without the bolt-hold-open functionality, and the presence of the lever did not hamper the use of T/CR22 magazines in my 10/22.
The final 0.400″ of the barrel is threaded 1/2×28 TPI (industry standard for .22-cal. guns), allowing for use of a suppressor or a brake. –
In lieu of the 17″, sporter-contour tube of its predecessor, the Hogue-stocked Performance Center model employs a 20″, heavy-contour, stainless steel barrel. The longer, heavier barrel takes the length and weight of the gun to 38.5″ and 6 lbs., 11 ozs., respectively, compared to the 35″ and 4-lb., 6-oz., measurements of the base T/CR22. Button-rifled at a 1:15″ twist rate, the barrel measures a consistent 0.92″ in diameter along its entire length.
To both decrease weight and increase surface area (thereby speeding heat dissipation), three flutes that run nearly the whole span of the barrel have been cut into its top half, while three more on the bottom half only extend about 7″ from the muzzle. The final 0.400″ of the barrel is threaded 1/2×28 TPI (industry standard for .22-cal. guns), making the rifle compatible with either a rimfire suppressor or a muzzle device, and included on the gun are a rubber O-ring to provide a gas seal when a barrel accessory is being used and a knurled thread protector for when one is not.
Created with competition shooters and varmint hunters in mind, and thus an apt choice for inclusion on this rifle, the Hogue buttstock used on the test Performance Center T/CR22 is the company’s Tactical Thumbhole model. Overmolded with semi-tacky rubber, the Tactical Thumbhole would be easy to hold onto under the nominal recoil of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge even without the texturing dots added to the pistol grip and the fore-end.
Ambidextrous in design, the stock features a thumbhole pistol grip, a raised comb for proper alignment with the requisite optic, a broad fore-end for sand bag use, a sharp underhook for stabilizing the rear of the rifle with the shooter’s support hand, and both fore and aft sling swivel studs. A generous channel allows the barrel, despite its thick contour, to float freely of the stock, and no sensible amount of force applied to the fore-end could bring the two into contact with each other.
Nearly all of the T/CR22’s operating controls are integrated into the rifle’s trigger assembly, and can be found clustered between the trigger guard and the magazine well. Moving forward from the trigger, first is a crossbolt safety, with a telltale ring of red showing on the left side when the gun is ready to fire.
Next is a manual bolt-hold-open lever that can be pulled rearward while retracting the bolt in order to lock the action open. Ahead of that is a magazine release lever that, when pressed forward, reliably dropped the detachable box from the firearm without requiring assistance from me when the action was open, but needed some help when it was closed.
The polymer single-stage trigger on the Performance Center rifle is identical to the one used in the base T/CR22; using a 10-pull average, my test sample broke at 5 lbs., 2 ozs., after about 1/16″ of take-up and slight creep. All in all, it was good enough that it did not detract from what my testing determined to be an outstandingly accurate firearm.
American Rifleman’s 10-shot, five-group protocol at 50 yds. with three loads is a pretty harsh standard by which to judge a rimfire rifle’s worth, yet the Performance Center T/CR22 shined; just one of the 15 combined groups fired during formal accuracy testing exceeded the 1″ mark.
All three of the selected loads shot well through the rifle, with CCI’s 40-gr. Mini-Mags averaging 0.84″ and Remington’s 40-gr. 22 Target load averaging 0.93″, but the clear winner was the 40-gr. TAC-22 ammunition from Norma. Three of the five Norma groups were smaller than either of the other two loads’ tightest groups, for a five-group average of 0.74″—a result that would have been even more impressive if not for one flier that ballooned an otherwise tight nine-shot cluster out to 0.96″.
In our previous testing, the general-purpose T/CR22 had managed an average extreme spread of 0.93″, while the Performance Center variant bested that with a three-load mean of 0.84″—a result I mostly credit to the heavy-contour barrel. Even after long strings of shooting, including multiple magazine dumps using Ruger’s BX-25, barrel heating never became a factor.
Shooting this rifle felt very familiar to me, as I have Hogue’s Tactical Thumbhole on one of my personal 10/22s at home. When I think about performance in a semi-automatic rimfire rifle, reliability is my chief consideration, and the T/CR22 again delivered. In addition to the three 40-gr. loads detailed above, I also function tested the gun with a 30-gr. hypervelocity ammunition from Aguila and Winchester’s 45-gr. M22 Subsonic load, all of which ran 100 percent without incident.
Our rimfire rifle testing protocol requires that quite a lot of ammunition be expended, I ran a total of around 600 rounds through the T/C, and to get through that many rimfire cartridges without a single issue truly is a credit to both the quality of the firearm and the ammunition involved.
–
The rimfire rifle is an indispensable part of any firearm collection. Given its user-friendliness (inexpensive, cheap to feed, infinitesimal recoil, easy to shoot) and extreme utility (everything from training new shooters and plinking to small-game hunting and expert-level competition) there’s really no good excuse for anyone reading this to not have at least one .22 stashed away in the safe—and preferably near the front.
But if you don’t, there’s no time like the present to remedy that—and at an MSRP of only $497, the reliability, accuracy and feature set of the Performance Center T/CR22 should place it high on your short list. We tend to think of performance and price as being inseverably linked, and oftentimes that is true, but this rifle—determined by my testing to be wholly worthy of the Performance Center name—demonstrates that efficacy does not need to be expensive.


thedailycaller--2020-04-01--Gavin Newsom Praises Trump For Swift Action On Coronavirus

Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom praised President Donald Trump for the way he has handled the coronavirus pandemic , especially in his state .
“ Let me just be candid with you .
I ’ d be lying to you to say that ( Trump ) hasn ’ t been responsive to our needs .
He has .
And so , as a question , as a sort of an offer of objectivity , I have to acknowledge that publicly , ” Newsom said Wednesday on CNN when asked about Trump ’ s role in helping with the crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time I have called the president , he has quickly gotten on the line .
When we asked to get support for that mercy ship in southern California , he was able to direct that in real-time .
We ’ ve got 2,000 of these field medical sites , that are up , almost all operational now in the state , because of his support , and those are the facts , ” Newsom continued .
( RELATED : Gavin Newsom Praises Trump Administration ’ s Response To Coronavirus ) On Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. , saying that his administration plans to revisit guidelines put into place that mandate social distancing and advise against group gatherings of more than 10 people .
( RELATED : Trump Sends Letter To Governors Laying Out Plan To Potentially Relax Coronavirus Guidelines ) Trump criticized the Democratic governors of Michigan and Washington on Friday , saying they were complaining too much .
In March , Newsom also praised the Trump administration ’ s response to the coronavirus outbreak .
He also praised Vice President Mike Pence .
Newsom mentioned that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repatriating ” passengers who were on cruise ships .

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised President Donald Trump for the way he has handled the coronavirus pandemic, especially in his state.
“Let me just be candid with you. I’d be lying to you to say that (Trump) hasn’t been responsive to our needs. He has. And so, as a question, as a sort of an offer of objectivity, I have to acknowledge that publicly,” Newsom said Wednesday on CNN when asked about Trump’s role in helping with the crisis.
WATCH:
Calif. Gov. @GavinNewsom: “Let me just be candid with you. I’d be lying to you to say that [Trump] hasn’t been responsive to our needs. He has. And so, as a question, as a sort of an offer of objectivity, I have to acknowledge that publicly.” pic.twitter.com/GLWGuACz7a — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) April 1, 2020
“The fact is that every time I have called the president, he has quickly gotten on the line. When we asked to get support for that mercy ship in southern California, he was able to direct that in real-time. We’ve got 2,000 of these field medical sites, that are up, almost all operational now in the state, because of his support, and those are the facts,” Newsom continued. (RELATED: Gavin Newsom Praises Trump Administration’s Response To Coronavirus)
On Thursday, Trump sent a letter to governors across the U.S., saying that his administration plans to revisit guidelines put into place that mandate social distancing and advise against group gatherings of more than 10 people. (RELATED: Trump Sends Letter To Governors Laying Out Plan To Potentially Relax Coronavirus Guidelines)
Trump criticized the Democratic governors of Michigan and Washington on Friday, saying they were complaining too much.
In March, Newsom also praised the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. He also praised Vice President Mike Pence. Newsom mentioned that the administration has been helpful in “repatriating” passengers who were on cruise ships.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--REPORT: College Football Coaches Don’t Know Who Has The Ultimate Authority To Start The Season

College football coaches apparently don ’ t know who has the ultimate authority on whether or not the season proceeds as planned .
With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across America , sports have been brought to a grinding halt , and the college football season appears to be in serious jeopardy .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to Bruce Feldman , there is “ genuine curiosity ” among coaches on “ who will be making the calls on how–as well as obviously when–some sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the sport.
” I was talking about this Wednesday night with somebody who understands the issue better than I do , and it ’ s not surprising there ’ s so much confusion .
Even if the NCAA says the season can proceed , conference commissioners , athletic directors and university presidents could all stop teams from playing .
On top of that , government officials could also stop teams from playing .
Campuses across America are closed because of the virus .
If the campuses aren ’ t open , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing football games .
So , generally speaking , you ’ d think the decision would sit with the NCAA and only the NCAA .
In this situation , you have several government actors on top of the school officials that will all have a say on the college football season .
To say getting the college football season green lit will be complicated would be an epic understatement .
Hopefully , the federal government says we ’ re in the clear sooner than later , and we can start getting back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , just be prepared for Saturdays in the fall to not include football .
There ’ s a very real chance that turns out to be the case .

College football coaches apparently don’t know who has the ultimate authority on whether or not the season proceeds as planned.
With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across America, sports have been brought to a grinding halt, and the college football season appears to be in serious jeopardy. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
According to Bruce Feldman, there is “genuine curiosity” among coaches on “who will be making the calls on how–as well as obviously when–some sort of all-clear will be made down the road for the sport.”
Spoke to a few college football coaches this week. One thing that’s come up is a genuine curiosity about who will be making the calls on how–as well as obviously when–some sort of all-clear will be made down the road for the sport. — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) April 1, 2020
I was talking about this Wednesday night with somebody who understands the issue better than I do, and it’s not surprising there’s so much confusion.
Even if the NCAA says the season can proceed, conference commissioners, athletic directors and university presidents could all stop teams from playing.
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On top of that, government officials could also stop teams from playing. Campuses across America are closed because of the virus.
If the campuses aren’t open, then they’re not going to be playing football games. So, generally speaking, you’d think the decision would sit with the NCAA and only the NCAA.
In this situation, you have several government actors on top of the school officials that will all have a say on the college football season.
To say getting the college football season green lit will be complicated would be an epic understatement. Hopefully, the federal government says we’re in the clear sooner than later, and we can start getting back to a normal way of life.
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However, just be prepared for Saturdays in the fall to not include football. There’s a very real chance that turns out to be the case.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--New Orleans Saints Will Have Their Draft War Room At Dixie Beer’s Brewery

The New Orleans Saints will host their draft war room at a brewery .
According to NFL.com , the team announced during a Wednesday press call that their draft war room would be located at Dixie Beer ’ s brewery in New Orleans , which is also owned by the Benson family .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The draft is set to get started April 23 in Las Vegas .
An NFL team holding their draft war room at a brewery might be the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a long time .
How could anybody be against this move ?
It combines football and beer .
That ’ s pretty much what this country is built on .
Plus , Sean Payton just recovered from coronavirus .
If there was ever somebody who needed a beer right now , I ’ m pretty sure it ’ s Payton .
If you hate the fact the Saints are setting up shop for the draft at a brewery , then the problem is with you .
It ’ s not with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be flowing at the brewery as the picks are coming in for the Saints ?
I can ’ t say for sure , but I certainly hope so .
What ’ s the point of having your war room at a brewery if you ’ re not going to have a few cold beers along the way ?
Props to Saints for making an excellent decision !

The New Orleans Saints will host their draft war room at a brewery.
According to NFL.com, the team announced during a Wednesday press call that their draft war room would be located at Dixie Beer’s brewery in New Orleans, which is also owned by the Benson family. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The draft is set to get started April 23 in Las Vegas.
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An NFL team holding their draft war room at a brewery might be the most American thing that I’ve seen in a long time.
How could anybody be against this move? It combines football and beer. That’s pretty much what this country is built on.
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Plus, Sean Payton just recovered from coronavirus. If there was ever somebody who needed a beer right now, I’m pretty sure it’s Payton.
If you hate the fact the Saints are setting up shop for the draft at a brewery, then the problem is with you. It’s not with the Saints.
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Now, will the beer be flowing at the brewery as the picks are coming in for the Saints? I can’t say for sure, but I certainly hope so.
What’s the point of having your war room at a brewery if you’re not going to have a few cold beers along the way?
Props to Saints for making an excellent decision!


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--It’s About To Get Horrible And Your Second Amendment Rights

On today ’ s podcast we discuss the coming crush of awfulness expected with the coronavirus pandemic and the ways in which government and gun control activists are attempting to shut down your Second Amendment rights during the crisis with Cam Edwards from bearingarms.com .
If the models are correct , the death toll from coronavirus is about increase exponentially , and that ’ s the best case scenario .
But we ’ re missing a lot of data and information that could help the public deal with this looming tragedy , so why aren ’ t we getting it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told ?
We get into it .
Then we talk with Cam Edwards , editor of bearingarms.com , about surviving the pandemic in rural Virginia , the biggest month in gun sale background checks in history , and how Democratic governors and liberal activists are attempting to curtail your Second Amendment rights at the exact time people need them the most .
Today ’ s podcast is sponsored by Life Change Tea , check out their website to gain more energy and improve your life !
And don ’ t forget to enter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to receive free shipping on your order .

On today’s podcast we discuss the coming crush of awfulness expected with the coronavirus pandemic and the ways in which government and gun control activists are attempting to shut down your Second Amendment rights during the crisis with Cam Edwards from bearingarms.com.
Listen to the show:
If the models are correct, the death toll from coronavirus is about increase exponentially, and that’s the best case scenario. But we’re missing a lot of data and information that could help the public deal with this looming tragedy, so why aren’t we getting it? What aren’t we being told? We get into it.
(RELATED: Dr. Anthony Fauci Receives Security Detail Amid Threats)
Then we talk with Cam Edwards, editor of bearingarms.com, about surviving the pandemic in rural Virginia, the biggest month in gun sale background checks in history, and how Democratic governors and liberal activists are attempting to curtail your Second Amendment rights at the exact time people need them the most.
Today’s podcast is sponsored by Life Change Tea, check out their website to gain more energy and improve your life! And don’t forget to enter promo code “Derek” at check out to receive free shipping on your order.


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Dr. Anthony Fauci Receives Security Detail Amid Threats

A source familiar with the situation confirmed to The Hill that Fauci was given the security detail after receiving threats .
The nature of the concerns included “ threats as well as unwelcome communications from fervent admirers , ” The Washington Post reported , citing sources inside the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice .
“ Fauci did not directly answer when asked by The Hill at Wednesday ’ s press briefing if he ’ d been given additional protection , deferring the question to the Department of Health and Human Services inspector general , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Samuels .
“ A second person familiar with the situation said the additional security was under discussion last month and was likely implemented in recent days.
” “ He doesn ’ t need security , ” Trump told reporters as the topic was being discussed Wednesday .
“ Everybody loves him .
Besides that , they ’ d be in big trouble if they ever attacked him.
” HHS Secretary Alex Azar has been increasingly concerned about Fauci ’ s safety amid his growing national profile , the Post reported , and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Marshals Service to deputize a group of agents in the office of the HHS inspector general to provide protective services for the doctor , according to an official with knowledge of the request.
” A physician and immunologist with an over fifty-year health care career , Fauci has served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) since 1984 and was tapped in January by the president to become a member of the White House coronavirus task force .
( RELATED : ‘ I Guess We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fauci Explains The Moment That Led To Trump Extending Social Distancing Mandate ) Since then , his profile has skyrocketed to the level of national celebrity as Americans deal with the social , health and economic ramifications of the virus ’ spread .
Fauci recently called efforts to deal with both public health and economic concerns a “ delicate balancing act ” that President Trump “ is trying to get right .
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of President Donald Trump’s White House coronavirus task force, has reportedly received a security detail.
A source familiar with the situation confirmed to The Hill that Fauci was given the security detail after receiving threats. The nature of the concerns included “threats as well as unwelcome communications from fervent admirers,” The Washington Post reported, citing sources inside the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice.
“Fauci did not directly answer when asked by The Hill at Wednesday’s press briefing if he’d been given additional protection, deferring the question to the Department of Health and Human Services inspector general,” wrote The Hill’s Brett Samuels. “A second person familiar with the situation said the additional security was under discussion last month and was likely implemented in recent days.”
“He doesn’t need security,” Trump told reporters as the topic was being discussed Wednesday. “Everybody loves him. Besides that, they’d be in big trouble if they ever attacked him.”
HHS Secretary Alex Azar has been increasingly concerned about Fauci’s safety amid his growing national profile, the Post reported, and his department has reportedly “asked the U.S. Marshals Service to deputize a group of agents in the office of the HHS inspector general to provide protective services for the doctor, according to an official with knowledge of the request.”
A physician and immunologist with an over fifty-year health care career, Fauci has served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984 and was tapped in January by the president to become a member of the White House coronavirus task force. (RELATED: ‘I Guess We Got To Do It’: Dr. Fauci Explains The Moment That Led To Trump Extending Social Distancing Mandate)
Since then, his profile has skyrocketed to the level of national celebrity as Americans deal with the social, health and economic ramifications of the virus’ spread. Fauci recently called efforts to deal with both public health and economic concerns a “delicate balancing act” that President Trump “is trying to get right.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-02--Anti-Trump Super PAC The Lincoln Project Fires Senior Adviser Who Called Trump ‘Retarded’

The Lincoln Project , a Republican anti-Trump super PAC , announced Wednesday that they ended their relationship with senior adviser @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump “ retarded.
” In a series of tweets Wednesday morning , Nelson @ @ @ @ @ only right ” that she step down from her affiliation with the organization and described @ @ @ @ @ Trump in November as “ too critical.
” Nelson had responded to a tweet Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ co-founder Rick Wilson criticizing President Trump ’ s coronavirus response by using the word , @ @ @ @ @ backlash .
The Lincoln Project has not responded to requests for comment from the Daily @ @

The Lincoln Project, a Republican anti-Trump super PAC, announced Wednesday that they ended their relationship with senior adviser Sophia Nelson after she called President Donald Trump “retarded.”
. @IAmSophiaNelson is no longer affiliated with The Lincoln Project. Words and actions matter. We apologize to those with intellectual disabilities and their families, who too often must deal with slurs. We wish Sophia the best. — The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) April 1, 2020
In a series of tweets Wednesday morning, Nelson said that it was “only right” that she step down from her affiliation with the organization and described their mission to defeat President Trump in November as “too critical.”
Good morning. It is only right that I step down from my affiliation with @ProjectLincoln as our mission is too critical to defeat Pres. Trump come November. I shouldn’t have used the “R” word to describe the President’s conduct. We learn from our mistakes. My apology stands. — Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) April 1, 2020
I fully agree with this and accept that I should and have stepped down. The Lincoln project is awesome. Does great work. And I know you will be successful in your efforts to take on President Trump in the fall. All my best to the team! https://t.co/ZuWjRhBb4y — Sophia A. Nelson (@IAmSophiaNelson) April 1, 2020
Nelson had responded to a tweet Tuesday afternoon from The Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson criticizing President Trump’s coronavirus response by using the word, which led to swift bipartisan backlash.
The Lincoln Project has not responded to requests for comment from the Daily Caller.