thedailycaller--2020-03-17--US Death Toll From Coronavirus Reaches 100

The U.S. death toll from coronavirus reached 100 on Tuesday , less than three weeks after a nursing home resident in Washington became the pandemic ’ s first victim in the country .
Deaths have been recorded across the United States as 12 have died in California , and 10 in New York .
Smaller states like South Dakota and Kansas have also recorded fatalities .
The majority of deaths have occurred in Washington , largely due to an outbreak that hit a nursing home outside Seattle .
A resident at that facility died Feb. 29 , becoming the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s first positive case of coronavirus was recorded in Washington on Jan. 21 .
( RELATED : Fauci On Coronavirus In US : ‘ It ’ s Going To Get Worse ’ ) According to a Washington Post analysis , 85 percent of victims were 60 years or older .
Forty-five percent were older than 80 , while a third lived in nursing homes .
Coronavirus , also called COVID-19 , has hit elderly populations and people with underlying health conditions hardest .
Government officials have advised people older than 65 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large crowds , and remain at home if possible .
The White House coronavirus task force has also recommended that people not gather in crowds larger than 10 , and to stay away from restaurants and bars .
State and local governments across the U.S. have ordered restaurants , bars , schools , and churches to close to limit crowd sizes .
As of Tuesday , nearly 6,000 Americans have tested positive for coronavirus , though experts believe many more people are walking around with the virus without knowing it .
Nearly 200,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with the highest number recorded in China , where coronavirus originated .
Nearly 7,900 people have died so far , according to a database maintained by Johns Hopkins University .
The number of cases and deaths are unlikely to subside anytime soon .
“ Bottom line : it ’ s going to get worse , ” Dr. Anthony Fauci , an infectious disease scientist on the White House task force , told Congress on March 11 .
He added : “ I can say we will see more cases , and things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now.
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The U.S. death toll from coronavirus reached 100 on Tuesday, less than three weeks after a nursing home resident in Washington became the pandemic’s first victim in the country.
Deaths have been recorded across the United States as 12 have died in California, and 10 in New York. Smaller states like South Dakota and Kansas have also recorded fatalities.
The majority of deaths have occurred in Washington, largely due to an outbreak that hit a nursing home outside Seattle. A resident at that facility died Feb. 29, becoming the nation’s first fatality. The U.S.’s first positive case of coronavirus was recorded in Washington on Jan. 21. (RELATED: Fauci On Coronavirus In US: ‘It’s Going To Get Worse’)
According to a Washington Post analysis, 85 percent of victims were 60 years or older. Forty-five percent were older than 80, while a third lived in nursing homes.
Coronavirus, also called COVID-19, has hit elderly populations and people with underlying health conditions hardest. Government officials have advised people older than 65 or with health problems to stay away from large crowds, and remain at home if possible.
The White House coronavirus task force has also recommended that people not gather in crowds larger than 10, and to stay away from restaurants and bars. State and local governments across the U.S. have ordered restaurants, bars, schools, and churches to close to limit crowd sizes.
As of Tuesday, nearly 6,000 Americans have tested positive for coronavirus, though experts believe many more people are walking around with the virus without knowing it.
Nearly 200,000 people across the globe have tested positive, with the highest number recorded in China, where coronavirus originated. Nearly 7,900 people have died so far, according to a database maintained by Johns Hopkins University.
The number of cases and deaths are unlikely to subside anytime soon.
“Bottom line: it’s going to get worse,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, an infectious disease scientist on the White House task force, told Congress on March 11.
He added: “I can say we will see more cases, and things will get worse than they are right now.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Idris Elba Gives Update On Coronavirus Diagnosis, Says He’s Still Asymptomatic

Actor Idris Elba gave an update on his health condition after he was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus .
Elba claimed he is still asymptomatic as of Tuesday during a Twitter live .
“ It ’ s been a mad 24 hours as you can probably guess , ” Elba said .
“ Yesterday was just good and bad .
It was bad because obviously I tested positive , but it was also good because it opened up a lot of conversation around it.
” “ I think it made it a lot more real for some people , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definitely made it more real for me and my family.
” Elba clarified that he is still asymptomatic , meaning he has not felt any symptoms of COVID-19 since his diagnosis .
( RELATED : Superstar Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus ) “ Right now I am feeling OK , ” Elba shared .
“ I woke up this morning , didn ’ t have any symptoms…still don ’ t have any symptoms .
[ I ’ m ] checking my fever twice a day .
[ I ] feel good.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt “ really lucky ” to get tested because it has been “ very , very hard ” for others to receive tests .
“ I was going to be around a lot of people starting this new film , ” Elba admitted , which led to him being tested after he was in contact with someone who had tested positive for coronavirus on March 4 .

Actor Idris Elba gave an update on his health condition after he was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.
Elba claimed he is still asymptomatic as of Tuesday during a Twitter live.
“It’s been a mad 24 hours as you can probably guess,” Elba said. “Yesterday was just good and bad. It was bad because obviously I tested positive, but it was also good because it opened up a lot of conversation around it.”
“I think it made it a lot more real for some people,” he added. “I think it definitely made it more real for me and my family.”
Elba clarified that he is still asymptomatic, meaning he has not felt any symptoms of COVID-19 since his diagnosis. (RELATED: Superstar Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus)
“Right now I am feeling OK,” Elba shared. “I woke up this morning, didn’t have any symptoms…still don’t have any symptoms. [I’m] checking my fever twice a day. [I] feel good.”
“The Wire” actor said he felt “really lucky” to get tested because it has been “very, very hard” for others to receive tests.
“I was going to be around a lot of people starting this new film,” Elba admitted, which led to him being tested after he was in contact with someone who had tested positive for coronavirus on March 4.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--McConnell Restructures Campaign Into Meals Effort For Kentuckians Affected By Coronavirus

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell restructured his campaign into a meals effort for Kentuckians affected by coronavirus , as his opponent Amy McGrath has reportedly been running million-dollar attack ads on him during the pandemic .
“ As Senator McConnell leads bipartisan efforts to help Kentuckians and all Americans cope with the impact of the coronavirus , Amy McGrath continues to run millions of dollars in false , negative political advertising designed to tear us apart .
A candidate whose partisanship and ideology is so extreme that she can not understand what people need in times of crisis is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , let alone the Commonwealth of Kentucky , ” McConnell Senate Committee campaign manager Kevin Golden said in a statement .
“ Team Mitch has suspended its voter contact program and is asking Kentuckians if we can be a resource to provide meals for those who are at-risk and can not get a meal on their own during this difficult time , ” Golden continued .
“ We paused our entire voter contact program and turned it into an outreach effort for at-risk Kentuckians .
Phone bank volunteers are now standing by as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staff and volunteers who , under normal circumstances , would be fanning out across the state to canvass and distribute campaign literature have been now tasked with assisting the needy during this difficult time , ” a McConnell campaign official told the Daily Caller .
The Senate is poised to pass a coronavirus bill to help provide money to businesses and citizens suffering from the deadly pandemic .
The House of Representatives on Monday passed a reworked coronavirus bill .
The House approved the plan via unanimous consent .
The House will now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retooled version to the Senate .
The Senate hopes to pass the legislation this week and send it to President Donald Trump .
( RELATED : House Passes Updated Coronavirus Bill ) Trump signed an $ 8.3 billion funding bill Friday to help fight coronavirus .
That bill gives more than $ 3 billion for the research and development of vaccines .
There is also $ 800 million for research for treatments .
It also includes $ 2 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) and $ 61 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Administration ( FDA ) , according to Yahoo Finance .
( RELATED : Senate Passes Coronavirus Spending Bill ) Trump held a press conference at the end of February discussing how the U.S. will deal with the disease and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the task force .
( RELATED : President Trump Appoints Vice President Pence To Head Coronavirus Task Force )

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell restructured his campaign into a meals effort for Kentuckians affected by coronavirus, as his opponent Amy McGrath has reportedly been running million-dollar attack ads on him during the pandemic.
“As Senator McConnell leads bipartisan efforts to help Kentuckians and all Americans cope with the impact of the coronavirus, Amy McGrath continues to run millions of dollars in false, negative political advertising designed to tear us apart. A candidate whose partisanship and ideology is so extreme that she cannot understand what people need in times of crisis is one that should not represent her political party, let alone the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” McConnell Senate Committee campaign manager Kevin Golden said in a statement.
“Team Mitch has suspended its voter contact program and is asking Kentuckians if we can be a resource to provide meals for those who are at-risk and cannot get a meal on their own during this difficult time,” Golden continued.
“We paused our entire voter contact program and turned it into an outreach effort for at-risk Kentuckians. Phone bank volunteers are now standing by as operators for folks who need help. Staff and volunteers who, under normal circumstances, would be fanning out across the state to canvass and distribute campaign literature have been now tasked with assisting the needy during this difficult time,” a McConnell campaign official told the Daily Caller.
The Senate is poised to pass a coronavirus bill to help provide money to businesses and citizens suffering from the deadly pandemic.
The House of Representatives on Monday passed a reworked coronavirus bill. The House approved the plan via unanimous consent. The House will now send the original coronavirus package plus a retooled version to the Senate. The Senate hopes to pass the legislation this week and send it to President Donald Trump. (RELATED: House Passes Updated Coronavirus Bill)
Trump signed an $8.3 billion funding bill Friday to help fight coronavirus. That bill gives more than $3 billion for the research and development of vaccines. There is also $800 million for research for treatments. It also includes $2 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and $61 million to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to Yahoo Finance. (RELATED: Senate Passes Coronavirus Spending Bill)
Trump held a press conference at the end of February discussing how the U.S. will deal with the disease and put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the task force. (RELATED: President Trump Appoints Vice President Pence To Head Coronavirus Task Force)
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic Wednesday.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Kirk: If You Love America, Don’t Send Your Kids To These Three Colleges

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk sat down with Daily Caller video columnist Stephanie Hamill for a wide-ranging interview on @ @ @ @ @ The MAGA Doctrine.
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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk sat down with Daily Caller video columnist Stephanie Hamill for a wide-ranging interview on his new book, “The MAGA Doctrine.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--REVIEW: ‘The Plot Against America’ On HBO Has Great Potential, But Has Serious Risk Of Going Off The

REVIEW: ‘The Plot Against America’ On HBO Has Great Potential, But Has Serious Risk Of Going Off The Rails

HBO ’ s new series “ The Plot Against America ” has solid potential , but it needs to be careful about going off the rails politically .
As you all know , I ’ ve been excited about the alternate history series about Charles Lindbergh becoming president ever since I saw the first preview .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ‘ Starts Season 3 With Dolores On The Hunt For More Blood In ‘ Parce Domine ’ ) After finally watching the series premiere , which originally aired Monday night , I think it ’ s safe to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ premise is simple enough .
Through one episode , Charles Lindbergh is running for president to keep America out of WWII , and anti-semitism is on the rise throughout the country .
Lindbergh very famously was sympathetic to the Nazi regime in Germany prior to the start of WWII .
The show is dark , gritty , uncomfortable at times and it sets the tone perfectly for an alternate history show with lots of pain and violence .
However , there are also some serious issues .
It seems like this show is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from being nothing more than a hit piece on conservatives .
There were even flashes of it in the premiere when talking about Lindbergh can ’ t ever win , which is a clear reference to Donald Trump in the 2016 election .
If “ The Plot Against America ” can avoid becoming some platform for constant jabs at Trump and conservative politics , then I think we ’ re in for a great show .
It ’ s not that we can ’ t stomach a few political jabs here and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but the show should avoid becoming all about it .
If it instead opts to take that path , then it ’ ll shave its audience down and it ’ ll suck .
It ’ s not a hard concept to understand .
Luckily , HBO is making bangers lately , and I think “ The Plot Against America ” will be a fun ride .

HBO’s new series “The Plot Against America” has solid potential, but it needs to be careful about going off the rails politically.
As you all know, I’ve been excited about the alternate history series about Charles Lindbergh becoming president ever since I saw the first preview. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld‘ Starts Season 3 With Dolores On The Hunt For More Blood In ‘Parce Domine’)
After finally watching the series premiere, which originally aired Monday night, I think it’s safe to say the show could be outstanding.
The premise is simple enough. Through one episode, Charles Lindbergh is running for president to keep America out of WWII, and anti-semitism is on the rise throughout the country.
Lindbergh very famously was sympathetic to the Nazi regime in Germany prior to the start of WWII.
The show is dark, gritty, uncomfortable at times and it sets the tone perfectly for an alternate history show with lots of pain and violence.
However, there are also some serious issues. It seems like this show is a few bad lines of dialogue away from being nothing more than a hit piece on conservatives.
There were even flashes of it in the premiere when talking about Lindbergh can’t ever win, which is a clear reference to Donald Trump in the 2016 election.
If “The Plot Against America” can avoid becoming some platform for constant jabs at Trump and conservative politics, then I think we’re in for a great show. It’s not that we can’t stomach a few political jabs here and there. That’s to be expected, but the show should avoid becoming all about it.
If it instead opts to take that path, then it’ll shave its audience down and it’ll suck. It’s not a hard concept to understand.
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Luckily, HBO is making bangers lately, and I think “The Plot Against America” will be a fun ride.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Here Are The Issues Most Important To Swing Voters In 2020: Could Coronavirus Make The List Soon?

President Donald Trump ’ s 2016 victory came in large part thanks to a shift in allegiances among voters who supported President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012 .
Now that Trump ’ s chance at reelection draws closer , are those swing voters still on his side ?
While Republicans and Democrats seem to have had little in common since 2016 , there are still millions of voters who have yet to decide whether to vote for Trump or presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden .
Here are they issues that could tip the scales : As the camapign season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trump ’ s campaign–and most others in the country–saw the economy as the central pillar of his reelection campaign .
The economy had surged in the first three years of the Trump administration , but the coronavirus pandemic has put it into freefall , entirely erasing the gains of the past three years .
This is a critical moment for Trump , as large majorities of independent voters say issues like jobs and the economy are most important for earning their votes .
( RELATED : All You Need To Know About @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats recognize the opportunity as well .
Both Biden and Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders held press conferences on how they would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than Trump .
They also devoted large segments of Sunday night ’ s Democratic debate to bashing Trump ’ s response and the economic consequences .
For his part , Trump has bent his administration toward finding a way to help markets recover .
The federal made massive interest rate cuts almost immediately in February , which led to a brief market recovery .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Senate Republicans Tuesday request an $ 1 trillion stimulus package to curb the damage to the economy .
It is unclear whether Democrats would get on board with the plan , however , and several Republicans have been hesitant on the issue of bailouts .
President Trump ’ s campaign has long counted on 2nd Amendment issues to secure them voters in the Midwest and other regions away from the coasts , and polls say they may be right to do so .
A poll from the pro-Trump super PAC America First @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in swing states like North Carolina , Iowa , Georgie and Michigan viewed Democrats more radical gun control policies as intolerable .
( RELATED : Federal Judge Says Coronavirus Makes It ‘ Impossible ’ For People To Vote In Tuesday Florida Primary ) Poll respondents were asked their thoughts on a Democratic candidate who “ supports much stronger gun control laws and , in some cases , gun confiscation , even for guns owned by citizens with no criminal record.
” ( RELATED : The Reason The US Doesn ’ t Have Enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not agree with Trump on many of his policies , they may still be willing to vote for him .
Trump ’ s campaign capitalized on an opportunity to exacerbate this issue in February when Biden announced that failed Senate and presidential candidate Beto O ’ Rourke would lead his administration ’ s gun control efforts if elected .
O ’ Rourke infamously promised Americans that “ Hell yes , we ’ re gon na take your guns ” on a presidential debate stage in 2019 .
While the coronavirus is largely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 2nd Amendment appears to be a slam dunk for Trump , climate change is an issue where Democrats receive overwhelming sympathy from swing voters .
A poll from the Cook Political Report found that swing voters make up roughly 15 percent of registered voters , and 60 percent of those say the importance of climate change makes them more likely to vote for Democrats .
( RELATED : Activist Explains Why Climate Change Movement ’ s ‘ Whiteness ’ Drove Her To Stop Saving The Earth ) But while these voters are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not what Republicans would derisively call climate alarmists .
A poll from Axios found that many of these same voters , while concerned about climate change , do not rank it in their top five issues .
“ There are lots of other issues competing for voters ’ attention , so if they perceive it ’ s not urgent , there ’ s a tendency to put it on the back burner , ” Senior Yale Research Scientist Anthony Leiserowitz told Axios .
While no single issue like climate change or the 2nd @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voter , the economy and their confidence in it certainly holds a plurality .
If Trump is unable to stimulate the economy out of its decline , it is looking increasingly likely that whoever is able to win the messaging battle surrounding the coronavirus and the economy could decide the 2020 election .

President Donald Trump’s 2016 victory came in large part thanks to a shift in allegiances among voters who supported President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. Now that Trump’s chance at reelection draws closer, are those swing voters still on his side?
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thedailycaller--2020-03-17--Forget Fighting Over Toilet Paper! This Easy-to-Install Bidet Attachment Is Only $50

With hygiene being of utmost importance these days , it only makes sense that you ’ d give your bathroom a bit of a “ cleaning ” upgrade .
And what better way to do that than with a classy at-home bidet ?
These days , bidets offer a wide array of cleaning modes , helping you feel your very freshest — and they don ’ t require that you completely renovate your bathroom to get one .
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And unlike other accessories like it , the SlimGlow is half as thin and 100 % more durable .
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With hygiene being of utmost importance these days, it only makes sense that you’d give your bathroom a bit of a “cleaning” upgrade. And what better way to do that than with a classy at-home bidet? These days, bidets offer a wide array of cleaning modes, helping you feel your very freshest — and they don’t require that you completely renovate your bathroom to get one.
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The SlimGlow bidet attachment is incredibly easy to install thanks to the fact that it comes with a quality brass adapter and braided metal hose that you connect to your water line, no professional help necessary. And unlike other accessories like it, the SlimGlow is half as thin and 100% more durable. But what really makes this piece one-of-a-kind is its price tag which has just been slashed to just $50 bucks!
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thedailycaller--2020-03-17--‘Take This Seriously’: LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron Offers Coronavirus Advice

LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron warned young people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously during a Tuesday appearance on Fox News .
“ We ’ re a strong country .
Just like our team .
One team .
One heartbeat , ” Orgeron said .
“ The key is to follow the plan and for everybody to take this very seriously.
” Orgeron also told Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto that young people need to take the pandemic seriously , even if they are not in a high-risk group .
( RELATED : Why Congress ’ Flawed Coronavirus Package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They need to take this seriously , ” Orgeron said of young Americans .
“ Maturity needs to play a big part in what we ’ re doing .
We need to look at the overall picture , the overall health of this country , and the people that may affect.
” Later in the interview , Orgeron was asked about the virus ’ effect on the stock market , and he told Cavuto that he has a lot of money in the markets .
“ I got a lot of money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I don ’ t blink .
It ’ s in there for a long time , and I have confidence that the right thing is gon na happen .
I don ’ t blink.
” Orgeron also added that people can pass the time by watching replays of LSU ’ s 2020 national championship win over Clemson .
“ Watch the re-runs on TV and enjoy them , especially us beating Clemson , ” Orgeron said .

LSU head football coach Ed Orgeron warned young people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously during a Tuesday appearance on Fox News.
“We’re a strong country. Just like our team. One team. One heartbeat,” Orgeron said. “The key is to follow the plan and for everybody to take this very seriously.”
Orgeron also told Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto that young people need to take the pandemic seriously, even if they are not in a high-risk group. (RELATED: Why Congress’ Flawed Coronavirus Package Could Still Benefit Millions Of Americans)
“They need to take this seriously,” Orgeron said of young Americans. “Maturity needs to play a big part in what we’re doing. We need to look at the overall picture, the overall health of this country, and the people that may affect.”
Later in the interview, Orgeron was asked about the virus’ effect on the stock market, and he told Cavuto that he has a lot of money in the markets.
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“I got a lot of money in it,” Orgeron said. “I don’t blink. It’s in there for a long time, and I have confidence that the right thing is gonna happen. I don’t blink.”
Orgeron also added that people can pass the time by watching replays of LSU’s 2020 national championship win over Clemson.
“Watch the re-runs on TV and enjoy them, especially us beating Clemson,” Orgeron said.
“Go Tigers!” Orgeron concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--FACT CHECK: No, This Viral Image Doesn’t Show Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s Tweet About School Cl

FACT CHECK: No, This Viral Image Doesn’t Show Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s Tweet About School Closures

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a screen grab of Kentucky Gov .
Andy Beshear ’ s tweet announcing all public schools in the state will close on March 16 .
Beshear never tweeted the statement attributed to him in the post .
The Kentucky Board of Education debunked the tweet in a Twitter statement .
The alleged tweet , dated March 11 , was widely shared on social media amid schools closing across the country over coronavirus concerns .
As of March 16 , 22 individuals in Kentucky have tested positive for COVID-19 , the disease caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services .
“ After a long and hard working meeting with all of the superintendents of Kentucky , we have came to the realization of the danger of the Corona Virus , ” reads the alleged tweet .
“ This is a threat that we must act on .
It is my displeasure to announce that all schools of Kentucky will be indefinitely closed March 16 , 2020 .
Further information to come.
” There is , however , no record of the Kentucky governor making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other date .
Beshear only tweeted twice – at 6 p.m. and 7:27 p.m. – around the time of the supposed tweet , and neither announced that Kentucky schools were closing .
The Kentucky Board of Education debunked the screen grabbed tweet in a statement on Twitter March 11 .
“ There is a fake social media post attributed to Gov .
Andy Beshear circulating tonight that falsely states all of Kentucky ’ s schools will be closed starting March 16 , 2020 , ” reads the tweet .
“ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t actually tweet the statement in the post , Kentucky public schools did stop in-person classes starting March 16 to help curb the spread of COVID-19 within the state .
The closures will last at least two weeks with possibility of extension , according to WDRB News .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows a screen grab of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s tweet announcing all public schools in the state will close on March 16.
Verdict: False
Beshear never tweeted the statement attributed to him in the post. The Kentucky Board of Education debunked the tweet in a Twitter statement.
Fact Check:
The alleged tweet, dated March 11, was widely shared on social media amid schools closing across the country over coronavirus concerns. As of March 16, 22 individuals in Kentucky have tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
“After a long and hard working meeting with all of the superintendents of Kentucky, we have came to the realization of the danger of the Corona Virus,” reads the alleged tweet. “This is a threat that we must act on. It is my displeasure to announce that all schools of Kentucky will be indefinitely closed March 16, 2020. Further information to come.”
There is, however, no record of the Kentucky governor making the statement on Twitter on March 11 or any other date. Beshear only tweeted twice – at 6 p.m. and 7:27 p.m. – around the time of the supposed tweet, and neither announced that Kentucky schools were closing.
The Kentucky Board of Education debunked the screen grabbed tweet in a statement on Twitter March 11.
????: There is a fake social media post attributed to Gov. Andy Beshear circulating tonight that falsely states all of Kentucky’s schools will be closed starting March 16, 2020. This is FALSE. For official updates from the governor, follow his account @GovAndyBeshear. #KyEd — KY Dept of Education (@KyDeptofEd) March 12, 2020
“There is a fake social media post attributed to Gov. Andy Beshear circulating tonight that falsely states all of Kentucky’s schools will be closed starting March 16, 2020,” reads the tweet. “This is FALSE.”
Yet, while Beshear didn’t actually tweet the statement in the post, Kentucky public schools did stop in-person classes starting March 16 to help curb the spread of COVID-19 within the state. The closures will last at least two weeks with possibility of extension, according to WDRB News.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--‘Bachelorette’ Hannah Brown And Ex Tyler Cameron Spotted Together In Florida

Former “ Bachelorette ” Hannah Brown has been spotted spending time with ex-boyfriend Tyler Cameron .
Brown and Cameron were spotted together at the beach Monday , according to a report published by Page Six .
The beach trip comes after Cameron was spotted picking up Brown from Palm Beach International Airport over the weekend .
Brown also reportedly flew to Florida to spend time with Cameron after the death of his mother earlier this month .
This is the best news to come out at the moment .
We all need a little pick me up after the increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown and Cameron have teamed up to give it to us .
It ’ s unclear if the two are getting back together .
( RELATED : ‘ Bachelorette ’ Hannah Brown Admits She Has ‘ Beef ’ With Contestant Who Went On Date With Gigi Hadid ) However , they have been spending a lot of time together .
We thought Cameron and Brown might get back together in the past , but that plan was derailed by supermodel Gigi Hadid .
Cameron and Hadid were first linked after he came off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hoping that Brown and Cameron would maybe be given the chance to rekindle their romance on this year ’ s “ Bachelor In Paradise , ” but it looks like they started early .
We ’ ve been blessed .

Former “Bachelorette” Hannah Brown has been spotted spending time with ex-boyfriend Tyler Cameron.
Brown and Cameron were spotted together at the beach Monday, according to a report published by Page Six. The beach trip comes after Cameron was spotted picking up Brown from Palm Beach International Airport over the weekend.
Brown also reportedly flew to Florida to spend time with Cameron after the death of his mother earlier this month.
This is the best news to come out at the moment. We all need a little pick me up after the increasing worry over the novel coronavirus, and Brown and Cameron have teamed up to give it to us. It’s unclear if the two are getting back together. (RELATED: ‘Bachelorette’ Hannah Brown Admits She Has ‘Beef’ With Contestant Who Went On Date With Gigi Hadid)
However, they have been spending a lot of time together. We thought Cameron and Brown might get back together in the past, but that plan was derailed by supermodel Gigi Hadid. Cameron and Hadid were first linked after he came off the show.
I’ve been hoping that Brown and Cameron would maybe be given the chance to rekindle their romance on this year’s “Bachelor In Paradise,” but it looks like they started early. We’ve been blessed.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--FACT CHECK: Did An MSNBC Reporter Say, ‘I Hope Enough People Die From CoronaVirus That It Harms Trum

FACT CHECK: Did An MSNBC Reporter Say, ‘I Hope Enough People Die From CoronaVirus That It Harms Trump’s Re-Election’?

A viral Facebook post shared more than 65,000 times claims an MSNBC reporter said on-air , “ I hope enough people die from CoronaVirus that it harms Trump ’ s re-election.
” There is no record of any MSNBC reporter making the statement on-air .
Nor does it appear on any of the outlet ’ s other platforms .
The viral post attributes to an unnamed MSNBC journalist a statement expressing hope that the COVID-19 outbreak will hurt President Donald Trump ’ s 2020 reelection chances .
At press time , the disease caused by the novel coronavirus has killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johns Hopkins University .
“ MSNBC Actually Said on the air ‘ I hope enough people die from CoronaVirus that it harms Trump ’ s re-election , ' ” reads the post .
“ No shame.
” ( RELATED : Viral Image Claims A Lysol Product Label Proves The Coronavirus Isn ’ t A ‘ New Virus ’ ) There is , however , no evidence that an MSNBC reporter ever made the statement on-air or elsewhere on the media outlet ’ s platforms .
A search of video clip editing service Grabien @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It does not appear on MSNBC ’ s website or social media accounts .
Controversial statements by journalists often make headlines when they happen on live news broadcasts .
If an MSNBC television personality had made the remark , it would have been picked up by the media , yet no news outlets have reported on it .
According to Snopes , the claim may have originated with a heavily edited video of MSNBC anchor Nicole Wallace and a Princeton University professor in which they made comparisons to Hurricane Katrina .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it seem like the reporters were making light of the coronavirus outbreak .
Variations of the fake quote have continued to crop up on social media , despite no record of an MSNBC journalist ever making the statement .

A viral Facebook post shared more than 65,000 times claims an MSNBC reporter said on-air, “I hope enough people die from CoronaVirus that it harms Trump’s re-election.”
Verdict: False
There is no record of any MSNBC reporter making the statement on-air. Nor does it appear on any of the outlet’s other platforms.
Fact Check:
The viral post attributes to an unnamed MSNBC journalist a statement expressing hope that the COVID-19 outbreak will hurt President Donald Trump’s 2020 reelection chances. At press time, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus has killed more than 7,800 people, according to Johns Hopkins University.
“MSNBC Actually Said on the air ‘I hope enough people die from CoronaVirus that it harms Trump’s re-election,'” reads the post. “No shame.” (RELATED: Viral Image Claims A Lysol Product Label Proves The Coronavirus Isn’t A ‘New Virus’)
There is, however, no evidence that an MSNBC reporter ever made the statement on-air or elsewhere on the media outlet’s platforms. A search of video clip editing service Grabien turned up no matches for the quote. It does not appear on MSNBC’s website or social media accounts.
Controversial statements by journalists often make headlines when they happen on live news broadcasts. If an MSNBC television personality had made the remark, it would have been picked up by the media, yet no news outlets have reported on it.
According to Snopes, the claim may have originated with a heavily edited video of MSNBC anchor Nicole Wallace and a Princeton University professor in which they made comparisons to Hurricane Katrina. The edited clip, Snopes reported, made it seem like the reporters were making light of the coronavirus outbreak.
Variations of the fake quote have continued to crop up on social media, despite no record of an MSNBC journalist ever making the statement.


thedailycaller--2020-03-17--The European Union Will Close Its Borders In Response To The Coronavirus Spread

The member nations of the European Union have agreed to close the bloc ’ s borders for 30 days in response to the coronavirus spread , multiple news outlets reported Tuesday .
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said member states “ agreed to impose an entry ban ” into the bloc with only nationals of European Free Trade Association countries and Britain exempt , the Straits Times reported .
“ That should apply for 30 days .
Germany will implement it immediately , ” Merkel , the leader of Europe ’ s largest economy , added .
People within the EU @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to travel between those countries , although there will be some restrictions .
Many EU member states have been among the hardest hit countries , with coronavirus cases in Italy prompting many countries around the world to suspend flights with the country , which has one of the largest tourist economies in the world .
The number of confirmed cases in Italy increased by 16 % between Monday and Tuesday , with 31,506 cases total , according to the Guardian .
Many countries , including Bolivia , Guatemala , and Honduras @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or banned entry to anyone coming from Europe as cases on the continent , especially in Italy , France , and Spain , continue to rise .
( RELATED : LIVE UPDATES : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus )

The member nations of the European Union have agreed to close the bloc’s borders for 30 days in response to the coronavirus spread, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said member states “agreed to impose an entry ban” into the bloc with only nationals of European Free Trade Association countries and Britain exempt, the Straits Times reported.
“That should apply for 30 days. Germany will implement it immediately,” Merkel, the leader of Europe’s largest economy, added.
People within the EU’s 27 member nations will still be able to travel between those countries, although there will be some restrictions.
Many EU member states have been among the hardest hit countries, with coronavirus cases in Italy prompting many countries around the world to suspend flights with the country, which has one of the largest tourist economies in the world. The number of confirmed cases in Italy increased by 16% between Monday and Tuesday, with 31,506 cases total, according to the Guardian.
Many countries, including Bolivia, Guatemala, and Honduras have suspended flights to and from Europe or banned entry to anyone coming from Europe as cases on the continent, especially in Italy, France, and Spain, continue to rise. (RELATED: LIVE UPDATES: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Caesars Entertainment Shuts Down North American Properties Because Of Coronavirus

Caesars Entertainment has temporarily closed its Las Vegas and other North American properties because of coronavirus .
The company sent out an email early Wednesday morning announcing the move , and also posted it on their social media .
The properties will be closed through April 16 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Well , Caesars didn ’ t shut down as quickly in Las Vegas as MGM did , but both hotel and entertainment giants have now closed their doors in Sin City .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was being taken insanely seriously , this should do the trick .
Vegas isn ’ t supposed to shut down for anything .
Yet , the two companies that run the city have officially closed the doors for the time being because of the virus .
This virus truly knows no bounds .
It ’ s come for everything we love in this country , and there ’ s no end in sight , which might be the worst part .
When Vegas shuts down , it ’ s generally a good sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and about doing stuff .
I hate to say it , but it seems to be the reality .
I also have an upcoming trip to Vegas scheduled .
Let ’ s hope like hell this situation is all sorted out by then .

Caesars Entertainment has temporarily closed its Las Vegas and other North American properties because of coronavirus.
The company sent out an email early Wednesday morning announcing the move, and also posted it on their social media. The properties will be closed through April 16. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram Find additional updates here: www.caesars.com/corporate/coronavirus-guest-information A post shared by Caesars Entertainment (@caesarsentertainment) on Mar 17, 2020 at 7:19pm PDT
Well, Caesars didn’t shut down as quickly in Las Vegas as MGM did, but both hotel and entertainment giants have now closed their doors in Sin City.
If you didn’t already think coronavirus was being taken insanely seriously, this should do the trick. Vegas isn’t supposed to shut down for anything.
Yet, the two companies that run the city have officially closed the doors for the time being because of the virus.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by MGM Resorts (@mgmresortsintl) on Jan 30, 2020 at 2:06pm PST
This virus truly knows no bounds. It’s come for everything we love in this country, and there’s no end in sight, which might be the worst part.
When Vegas shuts down, it’s generally a good sign that you probably shouldn’t be out and about doing stuff. I hate to say it, but it seems to be the reality.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caesars Entertainment (@caesarsentertainment) on Mar 12, 2020 at 4:25pm PDT
I also have an upcoming trip to Vegas scheduled. Let’s hope like hell this situation is all sorted out by then.


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--SOURCE: ‘Yellowstone’ Season 3 Is Still Planning For June Release Amid Coronavirus Panic

Paramount Network is still aiming to release season three of “ Yellowstone ” in June amid the panic surrounding coronavirus .
The virus has caused sports to come to a grinding halt , and the entertainment industry has also taken a huge hit as shows delay filming and movie releases are pushed back .
( REVIEW : ‘ Yellowstone ‘ Season 2 Finale ‘ Sins Of The Father ’ Ends With Death And Hope For The Future ) However , it doesn ’ t look like the release of season three of the Kevin Costner hit will be impacted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in 2019 , and a source close to the show told the Daily Caller a June 2020 premiere is still the goal .
Obviously , the main priority right now is for everybody to remain safe and calm .
At the same time we need a sense of normalcy in our lives .
While in the big picture “ Yellowstone ” getting delayed wouldn ’ t break the world , it ’ s a good thing for fans if it arrives as scheduled in June .
( EXCLUSIVE : Filming On Season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finished ) It would be a sign of things starting to return to a normal state , and it would also give fans something to do if everything remains shut down for the next several weeks and possibly months .
It ’ s important to look for the small stuff and any good news in a time like this .
Coronavirus has decimated sports , shut movie theaters down , caused shows to halt production , and closed bars and restaurants .
It ’ s just been a gigantic hassle on society .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ good thing for people and America , and I ’ m hopeful that “ Yellowstone ” arriving in June will help soothe some fears .
It might seem like a small thing , but it ’ s the small things that can matter most in wild and hectic times .
Keep checking back for more updates on the show and the new season when we have them .
P.S .
: If you ’ re stuck at home and can ’ t do anything , I ’ d highly recommend bingeing some “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watched it yet .
It ’ s one hell of a damn good show .

Paramount Network is still aiming to release season three of “Yellowstone” in June amid the panic surrounding coronavirus.
The virus has caused sports to come to a grinding halt, and the entertainment industry has also taken a huge hit as shows delay filming and movie releases are pushed back. (REVIEW: ‘Yellowstone‘ Season 2 Finale ‘Sins Of The Father’ Ends With Death And Hope For The Future)
However, it doesn’t look like the release of season three of the Kevin Costner hit will be impacted. Filming on the new season wrapped up back in 2019, and a source close to the show told the Daily Caller a June 2020 premiere is still the goal.
Obviously, the main priority right now is for everybody to remain safe and calm. At the same time we need a sense of normalcy in our lives.
While in the big picture “Yellowstone” getting delayed wouldn’t break the world, it’s a good thing for fans if it arrives as scheduled in June. (EXCLUSIVE: Filming On Season 3 Of ‘Yellowstone‘ Has Officially Finished)
It would be a sign of things starting to return to a normal state, and it would also give fans something to do if everything remains shut down for the next several weeks and possibly months.
It’s important to look for the small stuff and any good news in a time like this. Coronavirus has decimated sports, shut movie theaters down, caused shows to halt production, and closed bars and restaurants. It’s just been a gigantic hassle on society.
Anything that can proceed normally is a good thing for people and America, and I’m hopeful that “Yellowstone” arriving in June will help soothe some fears.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yellowstone (@yellowstone) on Aug 11, 2019 at 6:00pm PDT
It might seem like a small thing, but it’s the small things that can matter most in wild and hectic times. Keep checking back for more updates on the show and the new season when we have them.
P.S.: If you’re stuck at home and can’t do anything, I’d highly recommend bingeing some “Yellowstone” if you haven’t watched it yet. It’s one hell of a damn good show.


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Stupid People In The Face Of An Emergency

On today ’ s show we discuss how , in the face of a crisis , stupid people can ’ t help but continue to be stupid .
We also discuss the emergency measures Congress is debating and whether or not they ’ ll hurt or help .
When things are bad , most people rise to the occasion .
Some people , on the other hand , sink back into the comfort of their stupidity .
We have reporters parroting Chinese communist government talking points and actress Vanessa Hudgens winning the award for the dumbest video on the Internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus , these people would be just fine .
We have all the audio .
Then we talked with Congressional expert Brian Darling about the emergency legislation Congress is debating and whether or not any of the ideas being discussed will work .
We also get a report on what life is like in isolation with 3 kids and how the grocery stores are where Brian lives .
Today ’ s podcast is sponsored by CBD Oil from Ancient Life Oil , check out their website !
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On today’s show we discuss how, in the face of a crisis, stupid people can’t help but continue to be stupid. We also discuss the emergency measures Congress is debating and whether or not they’ll hurt or help.
Listen to the show:
When things are bad, most people rise to the occasion. Some people, on the other hand, sink back into the comfort of their stupidity. We have reporters parroting Chinese communist government talking points and actress Vanessa Hudgens winning the award for the dumbest video on the internet. If stupidity were a defense against the coronavirus, these people would be just fine. We have all the audio. (RELATED: MSNBC Analyst Suggests Using Coronavirus To Prosecute Trump For ‘Negligent Homicide’ — Gets An Assist From Former Democratic Candidate)
Then we talked with Congressional expert Brian Darling about the emergency legislation Congress is debating and whether or not any of the ideas being discussed will work. We also get a report on what life is like in isolation with 3 kids and how the grocery stores are where Brian lives. (RELATED: All You Need To Know About Catching Coronavirus By Touching Surfaces)
Today’s podcast is sponsored by CBD Oil from Ancient Life Oil, check out their website! Use promo code “Derek” to receive free shipping.


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Arizona Sees High In-Person Voter Turnout, Other States Falter Amid Coronavirus

Arizona saw high in-person voters in certain counties for the Democratic primary Tuesday even with the novel coronavirus continuing to spread , while Illinois and Florida saw a drop in numbers , according to reports .
In-person voters in Maricopa County , Arizona Tuesday exceeded the number who voted for the 2016 Democratic primary , according to Maricopa County Elections Department spokeswoman Megan Gilbertson .
This county holds over half of Arizona ’ s registered Democratic voters , according to NBC News .
The high in-person count comes as a surprise as some states decided to postpone their primaries because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Joe Biden beat out Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in all three Democratic primaries that were held Tuesday .
Illinois did not fare as well as Arizona , according to reports .
The state saw a dive in in-person voters because of the novel coronavirus and many decided to mail in their ballots , the New York Times reported .
( RELATED : Ohio Governor Calls For Primary To Be Delayed One Day Before Election ) Voter turnout was so far below expectations that complaints began to roll in from poll workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrived at closed polling centers and one county in a Chicago suburb had to relocate over 12 polling stations .
“ We have experienced poll worker no-shows causing some of our polling locations to open late , ” Wendy Sartory Link , the county supervisor of elections , said in a Facebook post .
Florida held its primary and saw hundreds of volunteers cancel last minute as fears of the novel coronavirus have continued to mount .
This forced the state to move some polling locations and open others later than anticipated .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ show up Tuesday , according to spokeswoman for the county elections supervisor Suzy Trutie .
Trutie added that despite the no-shows , the state still expected to be able to handle voters because of “ the light election turnout.
” Many Floridians voted early or decided to mail in their ballots , state data indicated .
Despite low in-person voters in some of Tuesday ’ s primary states , the Illinois Democratic Party ’ s executive director Mary Morrissey said they expected the final voting numbers to exceed those cast in 2016 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is because many in Illinois either voted early or mailed in their ballots .

Arizona saw high in-person voters in certain counties for the Democratic primary Tuesday even with the novel coronavirus continuing to spread, while Illinois and Florida saw a drop in numbers, according to reports.
In-person voters in Maricopa County, Arizona Tuesday exceeded the number who voted for the 2016 Democratic primary, according to Maricopa County Elections Department spokeswoman Megan Gilbertson. This county holds over half of Arizona’s registered Democratic voters, according to NBC News.
The high in-person count comes as a surprise as some states decided to postpone their primaries because of the fast-spreading virus. Former Vice President Joe Biden beat out Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in all three Democratic primaries that were held Tuesday.
Illinois did not fare as well as Arizona, according to reports. The state saw a dive in in-person voters because of the novel coronavirus and many decided to mail in their ballots, the New York Times reported. (RELATED: Ohio Governor Calls For Primary To Be Delayed One Day Before Election)
Voter turnout was so far below expectations that complaints began to roll in from poll workers, according to the NYT. Voters arrived at closed polling centers and one county in a Chicago suburb had to relocate over 12 polling stations.
“We have experienced poll worker no-shows causing some of our polling locations to open late,” Wendy Sartory Link, the county supervisor of elections, said in a Facebook post.
Florida held its primary and saw hundreds of volunteers cancel last minute as fears of the novel coronavirus have continued to mount. This forced the state to move some polling locations and open others later than anticipated. About 8% of workers did not show up Tuesday, according to spokeswoman for the county elections supervisor Suzy Trutie.
Trutie added that despite the no-shows, the state still expected to be able to handle voters because of “the light election turnout.” Many Floridians voted early or decided to mail in their ballots, state data indicated.
Despite low in-person voters in some of Tuesday’s primary states, the Illinois Democratic Party’s executive director Mary Morrissey said they expected the final voting numbers to exceed those cast in 2016. That election year saw around 350,000 votes. This is because many in Illinois either voted early or mailed in their ballots.


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Joe Biden Wins Arizona Primary, Extends Lead As Likely Democratic Nominee

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Arizona primary Tuesday as the state dodged roadblocks due to the novel coronavirus .
Ohio was supposed to hold its primary Tuesday as well , but announced it would push voting to try to combat the virus from continuing to spread .
This is the fourth state to postpone a primary because of the novel coronavirus .
Arizona was one of three that decided to continue on , despite mounting fears .
( RELATED : Ohio Governor Calls For Primary To Be Delayed One Day Before Election ) Biden was expected to win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a FiveThirtyEight March 17 forecast .
The former VP was also expected to win big in Florida and Illinois , the other states holding its primaries on Tuesday .
Biden won in all three states Tuesday , extending his lead as the likely nominee against Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
Arizona had its fair share of polling issues , with polling locations dwindling to 151 in the country because of the virus .
County recorder Adrian Fontes planned to allow voters to get a ballot in the mail Monday or Tuesday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ center , but this was shot down by a judge Friday .
Biden is largely staying off of the campaign trail due to concerns over the virus , but his campaign still backed the decision to hold Tuesday ’ s elections .
“ We held elections during the Civil War , the 1918 flu pandemic and World War II , ” Kate Bedingfield , the deputy campaign manager , said according to a memo .
“ We are confident that we can meet that same challenge today and continue to uphold the core @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Arizona primary Tuesday as the state dodged roadblocks due to the novel coronavirus.
Ohio was supposed to hold its primary Tuesday as well, but announced it would push voting to try to combat the virus from continuing to spread. This is the fourth state to postpone a primary because of the novel coronavirus. Arizona was one of three that decided to continue on, despite mounting fears. (RELATED: Ohio Governor Calls For Primary To Be Delayed One Day Before Election)
Biden was expected to win Arizona with all 67 delegates according to a FiveThirtyEight March 17 forecast. The former VP was also expected to win big in Florida and Illinois, the other states holding its primaries on Tuesday. Biden won in all three states Tuesday, extending his lead as the likely nominee against Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Arizona had its fair share of polling issues, with polling locations dwindling to 151 in the country because of the virus. County recorder Adrian Fontes planned to allow voters to get a ballot in the mail Monday or Tuesday and simply drop it off at a polling center, but this was shot down by a judge Friday.
Biden is largely staying off of the campaign trail due to concerns over the virus, but his campaign still backed the decision to hold Tuesday’s elections.
“We held elections during the Civil War, the 1918 flu pandemic and World War II,” Kate Bedingfield, the deputy campaign manager, said according to a memo. “We are confident that we can meet that same challenge today and continue to uphold the core functions and values of our democracy.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Biden Shuts Down Bernie Sanders Once Again In Primary Night Marred By Coronavirus

Vice President Joe Biden once again took a majority of delegates in three states that held their presidential primary elections Tuesday night .
Ohio was originally scheduled to hold its primary Tuesday , but Republican Gov .
Mike DeWine decided to postpone the vote due to coronavirus .
Illinois , Florida , and Arizona each went through with their elections .
Biden took roughly 60 percent of the vote in both Florida and Illinois , and also secured a win in Arizona .
Florida also sported a boost in voter turnout , despite the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cough ) Florida was the biggest prize of the night , accounting for 219 pledged delegates .
Illinois counts for 155 and Arizona has 67 .
The night further solidifies Biden ’ s already commanding lead in the primary .
( RELATED : CNN Debate Moderators Give Joe Biden Pass On Major Lie ) Ohio is one of four states to delay its primary during the coronavirus pandemic .
Maryland , Kentucky , and Louisiana all followed suit .
Several cities and states across the country have taken drastic measures to force social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encouraging residents not to gather in groups greater than 10 .
The primaries came as President Donald Trump is bending his administration to insulate the economy against the virus .
The stock market lost all of its gains since Trump took office over the past three months , and the administration has requested a $ 1 trillion stimulus bill to get the economy back on track .
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin lead the move as Peter Navarro lead efforts to draft a “ Buy American ” executive order that would allow companies to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they rejoin the American supply chain .
( RELATED : Pornhub Traffic Increases Amid Coronavirus Fears )

Vice President Joe Biden once again took a majority of delegates in three states that held their presidential primary elections Tuesday night.
Ohio was originally scheduled to hold its primary Tuesday, but Republican Gov. Mike DeWine decided to postpone the vote due to coronavirus. Illinois, Florida, and Arizona each went through with their elections. Biden took roughly 60 percent of the vote in both Florida and Illinois, and also secured a win in Arizona. Florida also sported a boost in voter turnout, despite the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: Joe Biden Starts Coronavirus Debate With A Cough)
Florida was the biggest prize of the night, accounting for 219 pledged delegates. Illinois counts for 155 and Arizona has 67. The night further solidifies Biden’s already commanding lead in the primary. (RELATED: CNN Debate Moderators Give Joe Biden Pass On Major Lie)
Ohio is one of four states to delay its primary during the coronavirus pandemic. Maryland, Kentucky, and Louisiana all followed suit. Several cities and states across the country have taken drastic measures to force social distancing, from banning sit-down restaurants to encouraging residents not to gather in groups greater than 10.
The primaries came as President Donald Trump is bending his administration to insulate the economy against the virus. The stock market lost all of its gains since Trump took office over the past three months, and the administration has requested a $1 trillion stimulus bill to get the economy back on track.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin lead the move as Peter Navarro lead efforts to draft a “Buy American” executive order that would allow companies to file certain expenses as tax write offs if they rejoin the American supply chain. (RELATED: Pornhub Traffic Increases Amid Coronavirus Fears)
The Results
Florida
Joe Biden wins
Polls closed at 8:00 p.m. ET
219 pledged delegates
Illinois
Joe Biden wins
Polls closed at 9:00 p.m. ET
155 pledged delegates
Arizona


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Cook County’s Kim Foxx Wins Primary Despite Controversy Over Handling Of Jussie Smollett Case

Cook County , Illinois State Attorney Kim Foxx won her Democratic primary election in the county Tuesday , despite controversy over her handling of Jussie Smollett ’ s case in 2019 .
Foxx ’ s win came Tuesday evening after her opponent , businessman Bill Conway , conceded .
The news came after Conway spent millions trying to beat out the incumbent .
Foxx ’ s win has been overshadowed by how she handled Smollett ’ s case after he was accused of lying about a racist and homophobic attack .
Smollett , a gay and black actor , claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Chicago in January 2019 .
However , police determined that the actor staged the attack and charges were brought against him .
Foxx ’ s office dropped all 16 count of felony disorderly conduct against Smollett in March 2019 , and some claimed that favoritism played a role in the decision , CNN reported .
There were calls for her removal from office .
The actor had to pay $ 10,000 bail and did community service .
Foxx has admitted that her office mishandled the case , CNN reported .
She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transparent .
Special prosecutor Dan K. Webb has blasted Foxx ’ s office for the situation .
( RELATED : Kim Foxx Subpoenaed In Effort To Get Special Prosecutor Appointed Over Smollett Case ) “ For the average citizens who live in communities impacted by violence … Smollett is not an issue for them , ” Foxx said according to CNN .
“ I ’ ll have to answer for it .
I ’ m accountable to it but I ’ m also accountable that our system is fair and just to everyone.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign efforts , calling out Foxx and saying that the decision to drop charges “ showed that the politically connected get better deals than other people.
” Despite Foxx ’ s office dropping its charges , a Cook County grand jury found Smollett guilty on six counts regarding making false reports to police in February .

Cook County, Illinois State Attorney Kim Foxx won her Democratic primary election in the county Tuesday, despite controversy over her handling of Jussie Smollett’s case in 2019.
Foxx’s win came Tuesday evening after her opponent, businessman Bill Conway, conceded. The news came after Conway spent millions trying to beat out the incumbent. Foxx’s win has been overshadowed by how she handled Smollett’s case after he was accused of lying about a racist and homophobic attack.
Smollett, a gay and black actor, claimed that he was attacked near his home in Chicago in January 2019. However, police determined that the actor staged the attack and charges were brought against him. Foxx’s office dropped all 16 count of felony disorderly conduct against Smollett in March 2019, and some claimed that favoritism played a role in the decision, CNN reported. There were calls for her removal from office.
The actor had to pay $10,000 bail and did community service. Foxx has admitted that her office mishandled the case, CNN reported. She added that the office could have been more transparent. Special prosecutor Dan K. Webb has blasted Foxx’s office for the situation. (RELATED: Kim Foxx Subpoenaed In Effort To Get Special Prosecutor Appointed Over Smollett Case)
“For the average citizens who live in communities impacted by violence … Smollett is not an issue for them,” Foxx said according to CNN. “I’ll have to answer for it. I’m accountable to it but I’m also accountable that our system is fair and just to everyone.”
Conway used this controversy during his campaign efforts, calling out Foxx and saying that the decision to drop charges “showed that the politically connected get better deals than other people.” Despite Foxx’s office dropping its charges, a Cook County grand jury found Smollett guilty on six counts regarding making false reports to police in February.
Smollett has maintained his innocence.


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Joe Biden Says He And Bernie Sanders ‘Share A Common Vision’

Former Vice President Joe Biden attempted to appeal to supporters of his Democratic presidential primary rival , Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , during a Tuesday speech .
After easily winning Democratic primary battles in Florida , Arizona , and Illinois , Biden said the two may “ disagree on tactics , ” but both “ share a common vision ” for the United States .
“ Senator Sanders and I may disagree on tactics , but we share a common vision , for the need to provide affordable healthcare for all Americans , reduce income inequity that has risen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threat of our time , climate change , ” Biden said before giving the Vermont senator and those who support him credit for bringing “ a remarkable passion and tenacity to all of these issues.
” “ Together they have shifted the fundamental conversation in this country , ” he continued .
“ So let me say especially to the young voters who have been inspired by Senator Sanders : I hear you .
I know what ’ s at stake .
I know what we have to do .
Our goal as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidate for president is to unify this party , and then to unify the nation.
” ( RELATED : Joe Biden : No Deportations In First 100 Days , Police Should Refuse To Cooperate With ICE )

Former Vice President Joe Biden attempted to appeal to supporters of his Democratic presidential primary rival, Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, during a Tuesday speech.
After easily winning Democratic primary battles in Florida, Arizona, and Illinois, Biden said the two may “disagree on tactics,” but both “share a common vision” for the United States.
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Joe Biden says he may disagree with Bernie Sanders on “tactics,” but the two “share a common vision.” “Let me just say to the young voters who have been inspired by Senator Sanders: I hear you. I know what’s at stake.” https://t.co/IANor8cc9V pic.twitter.com/FPDfapL2NT — ABC News (@ABC) March 18, 2020
“Senator Sanders and I may disagree on tactics, but we share a common vision, for the need to provide affordable healthcare for all Americans, reduce income inequity that has risen so drastically, to tackling the existential threat of our time, climate change,” Biden said before giving the Vermont senator and those who support him credit for bringing “a remarkable passion and tenacity to all of these issues.”
“Together they have shifted the fundamental conversation in this country,” he continued. “So let me say especially to the young voters who have been inspired by Senator Sanders: I hear you. I know what’s at stake. I know what we have to do. Our goal as a campaign and my goal as a candidate for president is to unify this party, and then to unify the nation.” (RELATED: Joe Biden: No Deportations In First 100 Days, Police Should Refuse To Cooperate With ICE)


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Brit Hume Describes A Coronavirus Scenario That Could Be ‘Quite Good News’ For President Trump

Fox News contributor Brit Hume described a scenario that could end up being “ quite good news ” for President Donald Trump as he leads the nation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic .
Appearing on Tuesday night ’ s edition of “ The Story with Martha MacCallum , ” Hume first acknowledged that the sinking economic conditions certainly “ spells trouble for the incumbent.
” “ If , on the other hand , we are able to blunt the force of this , ” he told Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum , “ and we are able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as the saying goes – to get money to people – an economic downturn , and people are able to weather it , and it comes to be felt by the country that this administration , after maybe some halting steps at the beginning , did a good job mobilizing the country and mobilizing the government and seeing us through it , that could be quite good news for the president.
” Hume also gave credit to Democrats for voting for former Vice President Joe Biden , someone “ believed at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moderate.
” ( RELATED : Tucker Carlson : Shutting Down Economy Poses ‘ Its Own Kind Of Public Health Risk ’ ) “ That may help their changes because people are not going to be afraid of voting for a radical in the middle of an emergency , ” he said .
Asked by MacCallum about Trump ’ s perceived performance , Hume praised Trump ’ s “ sensible ” and “ quite bold ” actions while criticizing the president for some “ meandering and vague and boastful ” platform pronouncements .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he seems to have gotten the idea that he wants to figure out exactly what he wants to say and not stray from the script and be as precise as possible with the information that he communicates , ” said Hume .
“ That will help him .
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Fox News contributor Brit Hume described a scenario that could end up being “quite good news” for President Donald Trump as he leads the nation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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Appearing on Tuesday night’s edition of “The Story with Martha MacCallum,” Hume first acknowledged that the sinking economic conditions certainly “spells trouble for the incumbent.”
“If, on the other hand, we are able to blunt the force of this,” he told Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum, “and we are able to helicopter, drop money out of helicopters, as the saying goes – to get money to people – an economic downturn, and people are able to weather it, and it comes to be felt by the country that this administration, after maybe some halting steps at the beginning, did a good job mobilizing the country and mobilizing the government and seeing us through it, that could be quite good news for the president.”
Hume also gave credit to Democrats for voting for former Vice President Joe Biden, someone “believed at least by many of them to be a moderate.” (RELATED: Tucker Carlson: Shutting Down Economy Poses ‘Its Own Kind Of Public Health Risk’)
“That may help their changes because people are not going to be afraid of voting for a radical in the middle of an emergency,” he said.
Asked by MacCallum about Trump’s perceived performance, Hume praised Trump’s “sensible” and “quite bold” actions while criticizing the president for some “meandering and vague and boastful” platform pronouncements.
“Although yesterday I think and again today he seems to have gotten the idea that he wants to figure out exactly what he wants to say and not stray from the script and be as precise as possible with the information that he communicates,” said Hume. “That will help him.”


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Pro-Life Democrat Dan Lipinski Loses To Pro-Choice Primary Challenger

Lipinski , who is one of the few remaining pro-life Democratic lawmakers , lost to pro-choice primary challenger Newman during the Illinois primary Tuesday night .
His loss comes despite a five figure campaign of support from the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List .
“ Congressman Lipinski isn ’ t just a pro-life vote , he continues to speak out in defense of the unborn and their mothers in the face of his party ’ s radical pro-abortion leadership , ” said national spokeswoman Mallory Quigley , who represents SBA ’ s Women Speak Out PAC , in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a champion of commonsense , compassionate , and popular legislation to stop taxpayer funding of abortion , to end late-term abortion , and to protect babies born-alive after failed abortions , ” she added .
“ The current Democratic leadership may say there is no room for voices like Dan ’ s in their party , but we need him now more than ever .
Lipinski ’ s loss comes as Democratic candidates repeatedly disavow pro-life voters from their party .
2o2o presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said as recently as early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pro-choice .
“ I think in the Senate ’ s , probably 95 % of the Democrats are pro-choice , the other few are not — in the House , maybe even a higher percentage , ” he said .
( RELATED : Media Ignores Buttigieg Refusing To Say He Does Not Support Infanticide ) “ So that ’ s kind of what my view is .
I think by this time in history , I think when we talk about what a Democrat is , I think being pro-choice is an essential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sanders ’ s words came after pro-life Democrat Kristin Day questioned former 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Democratic inclusion of pro-life Democrats during a Jan. 26 town hall with Fox ’ s Chris Wallace .
“ I ’ m a proud pro-life Democrat , ” she said .
“ Do you want the support of pro-life Democratic voters ?
” “ There are 21 million of us .
And if so , would you support more moderate platform language to ensure the party of diversity and inclusion does include everybody ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ though he respects her views , he is not going to try to earn her vote “ by tricking ” her .
“ I am pro-choice , ” he said .
“ I believe a woman ought to be able to make that decision.
” Day protested that the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate did not address her question and pointed out that the Democratic platform “ contains language that says we don ’ t belong.
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Democratic Illinois Rep. Dan Lipinski lost to primary challenger Marie Newman Tuesday night.
Lipinski, who is one of the few remaining pro-life Democratic lawmakers, lost to pro-choice primary challenger Newman during the Illinois primary Tuesday night. His loss comes despite a five figure campaign of support from the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List.
I’ve seen enough: progressive Marie Newman (D) defeats pro-life, eight-term Rep. Dan Lipinski (D) in #IL03. — Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) March 18, 2020
“We offer condolences to our friend Congressman Lipinski, who fought fiercely and admirably in this race, and to the pro-life citizens of his district who have lost a champion,” SBA List President Marjorie Dannenfelser said in a statement. “Congressman Lipinski has long been a profile in courage, bucking the sad trend of Democrat leaders vying to be the greatest advocate of abortion. We are deeply grateful for his bravery in standing strong.”
Americans United for Life President and CEO Catherine Glenn Foster also lamented Lipinski’s loss, calling it “a loss for Illinois and for our entire nation.”
“Dan Lipinski is precisely the sort of leader America needs in our public square: principled, pragmatic, and prudent,” she said.
“While Dan Lipinski will no longer have the privilege of serving the people of Illinois’s Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives after the next election, I am heartened by the fact that pro-life Democrats across the nation are speaking more confidently and more passionately than they have in decades,” Foster added. “By continuing to seek common ground in our support for fundamental human rights, we can build deep, cherished relationships with fellow advocates and magnify our progress in the cause for life.”
Lipinski’s loss comes as Democratic candidates repeatedly disavow pro-life voters from their party. 2o2o presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said as recently as early February that being a Democrat means being pro-choice.
“I think in the Senate’s, probably 95% of the Democrats are pro-choice, the other few are not — in the House, maybe even a higher percentage,” he said. (RELATED: Media Ignores Buttigieg Refusing To Say He Does Not Support Infanticide)
“So that’s kind of what my view is. I think by this time in history, I think when we talk about what a Democrat is, I think being pro-choice is an essential part of that,” he added.
Sanders’s words came after pro-life Democrat Kristin Day questioned former 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Democratic inclusion of pro-life Democrats during a Jan. 26 town hall with Fox’s Chris Wallace.
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“I’m a proud pro-life Democrat,” she said. “Do you want the support of pro-life Democratic voters?”
“There are 21 million of us. And if so, would you support more moderate platform language to ensure the party of diversity and inclusion does include everybody?” she continued.
Buttigieg said that though he respects her views, he is not going to try to earn her vote “by tricking” her.
“I am pro-choice,” he said. “I believe a woman ought to be able to make that decision.”
Day protested that the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate did not address her question and pointed out that the Democratic platform “contains language that says we don’t belong.”
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thedailycaller--2020-03-18--Philadelphia Police Told To Stop Arresting Car Thieves, Burglars Due To Coronavirus

Philadelphia police officers have been instructed to stop making arrests for what are considered to be “ non-violent crimes ” due to the coronavirus pandemic An email sent to the city ’ s officers on Tuesday tells them to only temporarily detain individuals , confirm identification , and complete necessary paperwork .
The individual will then be arrested at a later date on an arrest warrant .
The list of offenses now considered “ non-violent ” include burglary , narcotics offenses , prostitution , auto theft , vandalism , theft from persons , among others .
( RELATED : These @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Responses We ’ ve Seen To Combat Coronavirus ) “ We are supportive of Commissioner Outlaw ’ s directive on making arrests during the Coronavirus crisis .
The directive was released to keep officers safe during this public-health crisis .
Meanwhile , violent offenders will be arrested and processed with the guidance of a police supervisor , ” Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 5 President John McNesby told Fox29 in a statement .
Users on Twitter compared the unprecedented halt to policing to the film “ The Purge ” and “ Grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move comes as the number of cases of coronavirus in America jumped more than 1,200 over the last 24 hours to go along with over 100 deaths .

Philadelphia police officers have been instructed to stop making arrests for what are considered to be “non-violent crimes” due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BREAKING: @phillypolice officers instructed to stop making arrests for following list of what are consider non-violent crimes. Here is the email sent to city police officers telling them to just obtain arrest warrants for now. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/GYl13T67uK — Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) March 17, 2020
An email sent to the city’s officers on Tuesday tells them to only temporarily detain individuals, confirm identification, and complete necessary paperwork. The individual will then be arrested at a later date on an arrest warrant.
The list of offenses now considered “non-violent” include burglary, narcotics offenses, prostitution, auto theft, vandalism, theft from persons, among others. (RELATED: These Are, Hands Down, The Best Responses We’ve Seen To Combat Coronavirus)
“We are supportive of Commissioner Outlaw’s directive on making arrests during the Coronavirus crisis. The directive was released to keep officers safe during this public-health crisis. Meanwhile, violent offenders will be arrested and processed with the guidance of a police supervisor,” Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby told Fox29 in a statement.
Users on Twitter compared the unprecedented halt to policing to the film “The Purge” and “Grand Theft Auto” video game.
GTA 6 about to start tonight in philly https://t.co/1YDbfCN442 — Meek Mill (@MeekMill) March 17, 2020
Philly is really close to implementing a “Purge” Burglary, auto theft, vandalism, “theft from persons” are “non violent” offenses now and you will not be arrested for them, well at least for now They say they will “delay” the arresthttps://t.co/ueUGtDoRny — Tim Pool (@Timcast) March 17, 2020
The move comes as the number of cases of coronavirus in America jumped more than 1,200 over the last 24 hours to go along with over 100 deaths.


thedailycaller--2020-03-18--San Francisco’s Cannabis Dispensaries Will Remain Open During Lockdown

Despite shelter-in-place orders for San Francisco residents , which includes the closing of non-essential businesses , cannabis dispensaries will continue to stay open , the San Francisco Department of Public Health announced Tuesday .
“ Cannabis is an essential medicine for many San Francisco residents .
Dispensaries can continue to operate as essential businesses during this time , while practicing social distancing and other public health recommendations , ” the account tweeted .
San Francisco residents were ordered to shelter in place on Monday until April 7 in an effort to contain the coronavirus spread .
The order also required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close , which created confusion and frustration for many residents who flocked to their neighborhood dispensaries Monday evening , Mission Local reported , in a desperate attempt to stock up before a potential shut down .
But San Francisco officials will allow cannabis businesses to remain open after originally telling them they had to shut down .
People with medical issues , especially those in pain or undergoing chemotherapy , rely on cannabis in a medical capacity and view dispensaries as an essential service .
( RELATED : Trump Admin Requests $ 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Almost 7 million people are affected by the lockdown in the Bay Area , and the shelter in place order is the first of its kind in the U.S. as states and cities across the country enact measures ranging from school closures to non-essential business closures to slow the virus ’ spread .
California had more than 500 infections as of Tuesday afternoon , including at least 12 deaths , according to CNN .

Despite shelter-in-place orders for San Francisco residents, which includes the closing of non-essential businesses, cannabis dispensaries will continue to stay open, the San Francisco Department of Public Health announced Tuesday.
“Cannabis is an essential medicine for many San Francisco residents. Dispensaries can continue to operate as essential businesses during this time, while practicing social distancing and other public health recommendations,” the account tweeted.
Cannabis is an essential medicine for many San Francisco residents. Dispensaries can continue to operate as essential businesses during this time, while practicing social distancing and other public health recommendations. — SFDPH (@SF_DPH) March 17, 2020
San Francisco residents were ordered to shelter in place on Monday until April 7 in an effort to contain the coronavirus spread. The order also required most businesses that are non-essential to temporarily close, which created confusion and frustration for many residents who flocked to their neighborhood dispensaries Monday evening, Mission Local reported, in a desperate attempt to stock up before a potential shut down.
But San Francisco officials will allow cannabis businesses to remain open after originally telling them they had to shut down. People with medical issues, especially those in pain or undergoing chemotherapy, rely on cannabis in a medical capacity and view dispensaries as an essential service. (RELATED: Trump Admin Requests $1 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package From Congress)
Almost 7 million people are affected by the lockdown in the Bay Area, and the shelter in place order is the first of its kind in the U.S. as states and cities across the country enact measures ranging from school closures to non-essential business closures to slow the virus’ spread.
California had more than 500 infections as of Tuesday afternoon, including at least 12 deaths, according to CNN.