thedailycaller--2020-12-10--Reps. Tulsi Gabbard And Markwayne Mullin Introduce Bill That Would Allow Only Biological Females In

Reps. Tulsi Gabbard And Markwayne Mullin Introduce Bill That Would Allow Only Biological Females In Women’s Sports

Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Republican Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin introduced legislation that would clarify Title IX protections for female athletes as based on biological sex , a press release said Thursday .
The “ Protect Women ’ s Sports Act ” recognizes the different abilities conferred by biological sex , the statement says .
Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding .
“ Title IX was a historic provision championed by Hawaii ’ s own Congresswoman Patsy Mink in order to provide equal opportunity for women and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Gabbard said in the statement .
“ It led to a generational shift that impacted countless women , creating life-changing opportunities for girls and women that never existed before.
” “ However , Title IX is being weakened by some states who are misinterpreting Title IX , creating uncertainty , undue hardship and lost opportunities for female athletes .
Our legislation protects Title IX ’ s original intent which was based on the general biological distinction between men and women athletes based on sex , ” The Supreme Court determined in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gender identity also constitutes sex discrimination within the meaning of VII of the Civil Rights Act .
Weeks prior , the Education Department ’ s Office for Civil Rights decided in a complaint involving Connecticut high school sports that permitting transgender athletes to compete in women ’ s sports violates the civil rights of female athletes .
Twenty-eight Congressional Democrats signed a letter in June condemning the Department of Education for its ruling , accusing the department of discrimination “ against transgender youth ” by restricting women ’ s sports to biological females @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give women and girls an equal chance to succeed , including in sports , ” Mullin said .
“ Allowing biological males to compete in women ’ s sports diminishes that equality and takes away from the original intent of Title IX.
” ( RELATED : Connecticut Policy Allowing Transgender Athletes In Sports Found To Violate Female Civil Rights ) “ As the father of three girls involved in athletics , I want them to be able to compete on a level playing field .
I am proud to lead this bill that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s sports and ensure female athletes can compete fairly , ” he continued .
Attorney General William Barr became involved in the Connecticut lawsuit in March , when he signed a statement of interest arguing the policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in high school sports “ deprives those women of the single-sex athletic competitions that are one of the marquee accomplishments of Title IX.
” “ It is critical that the legacy of Title IX continues to ensure women and girls in sports have the opportunity to compete and excel on a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the statement .

Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Republican Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin introduced legislation that would clarify Title IX protections for female athletes as based on biological sex, a press release said Thursday.
The “Protect Women’s Sports Act” recognizes the different abilities conferred by biological sex, the statement says. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding.
“Title IX was a historic provision championed by Hawaii’s own Congresswoman Patsy Mink in order to provide equal opportunity for women and girls in high school and college sports,” Gabbard said in the statement. “It led to a generational shift that impacted countless women, creating life-changing opportunities for girls and women that never existed before.”
“However, Title IX is being weakened by some states who are misinterpreting Title IX, creating uncertainty, undue hardship and lost opportunities for female athletes. Our legislation protects Title IX’s original intent which was based on the general biological distinction between men and women athletes based on sex,”
The Supreme Court determined in June that discrimination on the basis of gender identity also constitutes sex discrimination within the meaning of VII of the Civil Rights Act. Weeks prior, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights decided in a complaint involving Connecticut high school sports that permitting transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports violates the civil rights of female athletes.
Twenty-eight Congressional Democrats signed a letter in June condemning the Department of Education for its ruling, accusing the department of discrimination “against transgender youth” by restricting women’s sports to biological females.
“Title IX was designed to give women and girls an equal chance to succeed, including in sports,” Mullin said. “Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports diminishes that equality and takes away from the original intent of Title IX.” (RELATED: Connecticut Policy Allowing Transgender Athletes In Sports Found To Violate Female Civil Rights)
“As the father of three girls involved in athletics, I want them to be able to compete on a level playing field. I am proud to lead this bill that will safeguard the integrity of women’s sports and ensure female athletes can compete fairly,” he continued.
Attorney General William Barr became involved in the Connecticut lawsuit in March, when he signed a statement of interest arguing the policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in high school sports “deprives those women of the single-sex athletic competitions that are one of the marquee accomplishments of Title IX.”
“It is critical that the legacy of Title IX continues to ensure women and girls in sports have the opportunity to compete and excel on a level playing field,” Gabbard said in the statement.


thedailycaller--2020-12-10--‘Defunding The Police’ Is Insane. Here’s The Evidence

The Minneapolis city council took $ 7.7 million out of its police department ’ s ( MPD ) budget Thursday @ @ @ @ @ evidence that doing so won ’ t improve police performance .

The Minneapolis city council took $7.7 million out of its police department’s (MPD) budget Thursday, despite there being overwhelming evidence that doing so won’t improve police performance.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Saving The College Football Season Apparently Isn’t Enough To Be Named TIME’s Person Of The Year

TIME ’ s Person of the Year has been revealed , and it wasn ’ t me .
After saving the college football season and spending 188 days specifically to save Big 10 football , you might assume that I had the inside track on the prestigious honor .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) After all , what is America without college football and who played a bigger role in saving it than me ?
Well , it turns out that those were foolish expectations because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the winners .
Sure , becoming President and Vice President is cool , but we ’ ve had tons of people pull that off .
Literally dozens of people have become President .
As a measuring stick , we ’ ve had 12 different men serve as President since the last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game .
So , while it ’ s cool , it ’ s far from exclusive .
Last time I checked , and you best believe I check often , nobody was in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ college football .
Were there others riding with me in my army to overthrow Kevin Warren ’ s idiotic decisions , sure , but we all know who was calling the shots .
I guess I should have known that the coastal elites would never give me my due .
After all , they ’ re probably pissed off as all hell that I won the war to save college football .
Nobody wanted to cancel college football more than those in the media living far away from the cities who depend on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ class man with a blue-collar upbringing , I ’ ve learned to never expect praise or recognition in life .
That ’ s saved for the people with Ivy League degrees who sit in the comfort of their mansions sneering down at the rest of us .
Guys like me belong in the mud .
It ’ s where we thrive .
When the B1G canceled football in August , I traveled to a secretive location ( ignore any rumors you might have heard about the location being a gigantic mansion ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beers and told my friend that I will do anything to save football .
At the end of the day , I got the job done .
If TIME doesn ’ t see the value in that , then that ’ s on them .
The working class loves me , and I ’ ll take them any day of the week .

TIME’s Person of the Year has been revealed, and it wasn’t me.
After saving the college football season and spending 188 days specifically to save Big 10 football, you might assume that I had the inside track on the prestigious honor. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I’ve spent the past 188 days fighting to save Big 10 football. Today, we accomplished the mission. Much like the Osama Bin Laden raid or D-Day, you never know when your number will be called to serve. All you hope for is to execute your job and the mission. We did just that. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) September 16, 2020
After all, what is America without college football and who played a bigger role in saving it than me?
Well, it turns out that those were foolish expectations because Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were announced as the winners.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are TIME’s 2020 Person of the Year #TIMEPOY https://t.co/o97QNlSBrl pic.twitter.com/KuoBoebBN4 — TIME (@TIME) December 11, 2020
Sure, becoming President and Vice President is cool, but we’ve had tons of people pull that off. Literally dozens of people have become President.
As a measuring stick, we’ve had 12 different men serve as President since the last time the Detroit Lions won a playoff game.
The Detroit Lions have won 1 playoff game since 1958. In that time period, we’ve had 12 different Presidents, gone to the moon, invented the internet, fought four massive wars and the Soviet Union collapsed. It’s truly impressive how bad Detroit is at football. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 6, 2020
So, while it’s cool, it’s far from exclusive. Last time I checked, and you best believe I check often, nobody was in the trenches more than me trying to save college football.
Were there others riding with me in my army to overthrow Kevin Warren’s idiotic decisions, sure, but we all know who was calling the shots.
“Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?” — Phillip Nieto (@nieto_phillip) September 16, 2020
I guess I should have known that the coastal elites would never give me my due. After all, they’re probably pissed off as all hell that I won the war to save college football.
Nobody wanted to cancel college football more than those in the media living far away from the cities who depend on football to survive.
Great weekend with the boys slinging beers and slinging the football. This is the kind of America the clowns trying to cancel sports HATE to see. pic.twitter.com/6ICa20zj9d — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 16, 2020
Every single Big 10 university president who voted to cancel the college football season should be fired immediately. They WILLINGLY chose to decimate the communities that pay their salaries. People this weak and cowardly have no business being leaders. Fire them all. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 11, 2020
Be thankful the idiots trying to cancel football didn’t run the country during WWII. If those cowards were in charge when Pearl Harbor happened, we’d all be speaking German right now. — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 15, 2020
As a working class man with a blue-collar upbringing, I’ve learned to never expect praise or recognition in life.
That’s saved for the people with Ivy League degrees who sit in the comfort of their mansions sneering down at the rest of us.
Guys like me belong in the mud. It’s where we thrive. When the B1G canceled football in August, I traveled to a secretive location (ignore any rumors you might have heard about the location being a gigantic mansion), stared out of the lake after several beers and told my friend that I will do anything to save football.
At the end of the day, I got the job done. If TIME doesn’t see the value in that, then that’s on them. The working class loves me, and I’ll take them any day of the week.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--‘Is It The Worship Or The Building?’ Northam Tells Virginians They Don’t Need To Be In Church For Go

‘Is It The Worship Or The Building?’ Northam Tells Virginians They Don’t Need To Be In Church For God To Hear Their Prayers

• Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam told Virginians Thursday that they don ’ t need to be in church for God to hear their prayers .
• “ For me , God is wherever you are , ” Northam said .
“ You don ’ t have to sit in the church pew for God to hear your prayers.
” • Northam is not the only lawmaker who has been accused of restricting religious freedom .
Governors and mayors across the United States have issued orders throughout the pandemic that restrict or prohibit religious services , and the DOJ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple occasions .
Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam told Virginians Thursday that they don ’ t need to be in church for God to hear their prayers .
The governor announced a new executive order Thursday expanding mask mandates , setting a curfew between midnight and 5 a.m. , and lowering the number of people at social gatherings to 10 or less people , the Washington Post reported .
The measures go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday .
Though these restrictions do not affect houses of worship , Northam urged those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay home and practice recommended safety measures due to a rise in coronavirus cases .
( RELATED : Here ’ s How The DOJ Has Fought Against Orders Limiting Religious Services During The Pandemic ) “ This year , we need to think about what is truly the most important thing , ” the governor said .
“ Is it the worship or the building ?
” “ For me , God is wherever you are , ” he continued .
“ You don ’ t have to sit in the church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Worship with a mask on is still worship , worship outside or worship online is still worship , ” Northam added .
He did not respond to multiple requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Critics of Northam ’ s comments pointed out that in-person attendance at religious services is a fundamental aspect of worship for many religions , particularly Catholicism .
Earlier this year Northam banned gatherings of 10 or more people through initial stay-at-home orders , restrictions which effectively banned church services .
Authorities have arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , such as Pastor Tony Spell of the Louisiana Life Tabernacle church and Florida megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne .
In April , a Southern Virginia judge denied a request for a temporary injunction in Russell County resident Larry Hughes ’ s lawsuit saying that Virginia ’ s stay-at-home order violated religious freedom .
( RELATED : Mental Health Improved For Only One Group During COVID — And Dems Did Everything They Could To Suppress It ) The DOJ filed a statement of interest with a Virginia federal court on May 3 supporting Lighthouse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ addicts and former prostitutes .
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband noted at the time that “ for many people of faith , exercising religion is essential , especially during a crisis.
” “ The Commonwealth of Virginia has offered no good reason for refusing to trust congregants who promise to use care in worship in the same way it trusts accountants , lawyers , and other workers to do the same , ” Dreiband said .
Northam is not the only lawmaker who has been accused of restricting religious freedom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the United States have issued orders throughout the pandemic that restrict or prohibit religious services , and the DOJ has pushed back against such restrictions on multiple occasions .
Gallup polling released this week found that only those who attended religious services weekly saw a positive change between 2019 and 2020 in how they rated their mental health .
No other Demographic group in the Gallup poll saw a percentage increase in rating their mental health as excellent .
( RELATED : Supreme Court Ruling Sends A Message Churches Can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Citizens , Legal Experts Say ) “ Houses of worship and religious services provide so much more than just a weekly meeting place — they are where so many Americans find strength , community , and meaning , ” the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty ’ s Director of Research Caleb Lyman told the Daily Caller News Foundation Wednesday .
He continued , “ Findings from this year ’ s Religious Freedom Index—that 62 percent of respondents said that faith had been important during the pandemic — align with Gallup ’ s findings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans ’ mental health.
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Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam told Virginians Thursday that they don’t need to be in church for God to hear their prayers.
“For me, God is wherever you are,” Northam said. “You don’t have to sit in the church pew for God to hear your prayers.”
Northam is not the only lawmaker who has been accused of restricting religious freedom. Governors and mayors across the United States have issued orders throughout the pandemic that restrict or prohibit religious services, and the DOJ has pushed back against such restrictions on multiple occasions.
Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam told Virginians Thursday that they don’t need to be in church for God to hear their prayers.
The governor announced a new executive order Thursday expanding mask mandates, setting a curfew between midnight and 5 a.m., and lowering the number of people at social gatherings to 10 or less people, the Washington Post reported. The measures go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday.
Though these restrictions do not affect houses of worship, Northam urged those who wish to continue worshipping in person to stay home and practice recommended safety measures due to a rise in coronavirus cases. (RELATED: Here’s How The DOJ Has Fought Against Orders Limiting Religious Services During The Pandemic)
“This year, we need to think about what is truly the most important thing,” the governor said. “Is it the worship or the building?”
“For me, God is wherever you are,” he continued. “You don’t have to sit in the church pew for God to hear your prayers.”
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“Worship with a mask on is still worship, worship outside or worship online is still worship,” Northam added. He did not respond to multiple requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Critics of Northam’s comments pointed out that in-person attendance at religious services is a fundamental aspect of worship for many religions, particularly Catholicism.
Fake Christians truly, deeply don’t understand Christianity. https://t.co/XGkcZPFXMn — Christopher Bedford (@CBedfordDC) December 10, 2020
Earlier this year Northam banned gatherings of 10 or more people through initial stay-at-home orders, restrictions which effectively banned church services. Authorities have arrested multiple religious leaders for defying coronavirus orders, such as Pastor Tony Spell of the Louisiana Life Tabernacle church and Florida megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne.
In April, a Southern Virginia judge denied a request for a temporary injunction in Russell County resident Larry Hughes’s lawsuit saying that Virginia’s stay-at-home order violated religious freedom. (RELATED: Mental Health Improved For Only One Group During COVID — And Dems Did Everything They Could To Suppress It)
The DOJ filed a statement of interest with a Virginia federal court on May 3 supporting Lighthouse Fellowship Church, which serves recovering drug addicts and former prostitutes. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Eric Dreiband noted at the time that “for many people of faith, exercising religion is essential, especially during a crisis.”
“The Commonwealth of Virginia has offered no good reason for refusing to trust congregants who promise to use care in worship in the same way it trusts accountants, lawyers, and other workers to do the same,” Dreiband said.
Northam is not the only lawmaker who has been accused of restricting religious freedom during the pandemic. Governors and mayors across the United States have issued orders throughout the pandemic that restrict or prohibit religious services, and the DOJ has pushed back against such restrictions on multiple occasions.
Gallup polling released this week found that only those who attended religious services weekly saw a positive change between 2019 and 2020 in how they rated their mental health. No other Demographic group in the Gallup poll saw a percentage increase in rating their mental health as excellent. (RELATED: Supreme Court Ruling Sends A Message Churches Can’t Be Treated Like ‘Second Class’ Citizens, Legal Experts Say)
“Houses of worship and religious services provide so much more than just a weekly meeting place — they are where so many Americans find strength, community, and meaning,” the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty’s Director of Research Caleb Lyman told the Daily Caller News Foundation Wednesday.
He continued, “Findings from this year’s Religious Freedom Index—that 62 percent of respondents said that faith had been important during the pandemic — align with Gallup’s findings on the importance of religious services to Americans’ mental health.”
Religious organizations in New York most recently took Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the Supreme Court over his restrictions on houses of worship, accusing Cuomo of “targeting Orthodox practices.” Conservative justices, including Justice Amy Coney Barrett, sided with religious organizations in the 5-4 ruling the night before Thanksgiving, while Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices. Earlier this year, the court sided 5-4 in favor of the liberal justices on COVID-19 religious restrictions in California and Nevada, according to CNN.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-11--These Digital Binoculars Ensure You Never Forget An Adventure And They’re Over 30% Off

Whether it ’ s a great sunset or a particularly breathtaking hawk , those dynamic colors and details can ’ t always be appreciated by the naked eye .
Even if you magnify these images on your phone , it ’ s hard to avoid things from getting grainy , and quite frankly , unmemorable .
When it comes to capturing unforgettable moments the beauty is all in the minute details , which is why these HD digital binoculars will become your new favorite gadget to take on every adventure .
Combining the magic of a great camcorder and classic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an incredibly clear field of vision while letting you capture memorable moments in exquisite detail .
And the thing ’ s small enough to fit right in the palm of your hand .
Boasting 12X magnification and precise focus adjustment , you can capture images like never before , perfect for having on hand while bird watching , hiking , going to concerts , and so much more .
And unlike other cameras out there , these digital binoculars are incredibly durable , strong enough to withstand fog , moisture , dust , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re incredibly lightweight , ideal for popping in your pocket or backpack and taking with you anywhere .
These HD digital binoculars come with the works , including a micro USB charging cable , a cleaning cloth , a user manual , and a free 8 GB TF card , ensuring you ’ ll be all set to go the moment you take them out of the box .
And at the low price of just $ 129.95 , this gadget makes for a great holiday gift — even if it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Digital Camera Binoculars here for $ 129.99 , a whopping 35 % off their regular price .
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Whether it’s a great sunset or a particularly breathtaking hawk, those dynamic colors and details can’t always be appreciated by the naked eye. Even if you magnify these images on your phone, it’s hard to avoid things from getting grainy, and quite frankly, unmemorable.
When it comes to capturing unforgettable moments the beauty is all in the minute details, which is why these HD digital binoculars will become your new favorite gadget to take on every adventure. Combining the magic of a great camcorder and classic binoculars, these bad boys give you an incredibly clear field of vision while letting you capture memorable moments in exquisite detail. And the thing’s small enough to fit right in the palm of your hand.
Boasting 12X magnification and precise focus adjustment, you can capture images like never before, perfect for having on hand while bird watching, hiking, going to concerts, and so much more. And unlike other cameras out there, these digital binoculars are incredibly durable, strong enough to withstand fog, moisture, dust, and beyond. Plus, they’re incredibly lightweight, ideal for popping in your pocket or backpack and taking with you anywhere.
These HD digital binoculars come with the works, including a micro USB charging cable, a cleaning cloth, a user manual, and a free 8 GB TF card, ensuring you’ll be all set to go the moment you take them out of the box. And at the low price of just $129.95, this gadget makes for a great holiday gift — even if it’s just for yourself.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Editor Daily Rundown: Biden Insists He’ll Limit Executive Orders In Leaked Audio

BIDEN SAYS ‘ DEFUND THE POLICE ’ HELPED REPUBLICANS ‘ BEAT THE LIVING HELL OUT OF US ACROSS THE COUNTRY @ @ @ @

BIDEN SAYS ‘DEFUND THE POLICE’ HELPED REPUBLICANS ‘BEAT THE LIVING HELL OUT OF US ACROSS THE COUNTRY’… RYAN GRIM…


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Trump Tries To Pressure FDA Commissioner: ‘Get The Dam Vaccines Out NOW … Stop Playing Games’

President Donald Trump accused Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) Commissioner Stephen Hahn of “ playing games ” with people ’ s “ lives ” by not yet granting Pfizer an Emergency Use Authorization ( EUA ) for its coronavirus vaccine .
An FDA advisory panel voted Thursday evening to approve the vaccine following a nine-hour long virtual meeting , the final hurdle preventing the vaccine from receiving its formal EUA sign off from the government .
But as of press time , the FDA had not yet issued the EUA .
( RELATED : FDA Advisory Panel Approves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Final Authorization And Distribution ) “ While my pushing the money drenched but heavily bureaucratic US FDA saved five years in the approval of NUMEROUS great new vaccines , it is still a big , old , slow turtle , ” Trump tweeted Friday morning .
“ Get the dam [ sic ] vaccines out NOW , Dr. Hahn @ SteveFDA .
Stop playing games and start saving lives !
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” The Trump administration ’ s Operation Warp Speed distribution plan shows vaccine distribution beginning 24 hours after an EUA is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Alex Azar said Friday morning on Good Morning America that he expects people will begin being vaccinated Monday .
“ Just a little bit ago the FDA informed Pfizer that they do intend to proceed towards an authorization for their vaccine , so in the next couple of days probably as we work to negotiate with Pfizer the information doctors need to prescribe it appropriately , ” he explained .
“ We should be seeing the authorization of this first vaccine and , as you just said , we will work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we could be seeing people getting vaccinated Monday , Tuesday of next week .
”

President Donald Trump accused Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn of “playing games” with people’s “lives” by not yet granting Pfizer an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for its coronavirus vaccine.
An FDA advisory panel voted Thursday evening to approve the vaccine following a nine-hour long virtual meeting, the final hurdle preventing the vaccine from receiving its formal EUA sign off from the government. But as of press time, the FDA had not yet issued the EUA. (RELATED: FDA Advisory Panel Approves Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine, Clearing Way For Final Authorization And Distribution)
“While my pushing the money drenched but heavily bureaucratic US FDA saved five years in the approval of NUMEROUS great new vaccines, it is still a big, old, slow turtle,” Trump tweeted Friday morning. “Get the dam [sic] vaccines out NOW, Dr. Hahn @SteveFDA. Stop playing games and start saving lives!!!”
While my pushing the money drenched but heavily bureaucratic @US_FDA saved five years in the approval of NUMEROUS great new vaccines, it is still a big, old, slow turtle. Get the dam vaccines out NOW, Dr. Hahn @SteveFDA. Stop playing games and start saving lives!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 11, 2020
The Swine Flu (H1N1), and the attempt for a vaccine by the Obama Administration, with Joe Biden in charge, was a complete and total disaster. Now they want to come in and take over one of the “greatest and fastest medical miracles in modern day history.” I don’t think so! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 11, 2020
The Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed distribution plan shows vaccine distribution beginning 24 hours after an EUA is granted, and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Friday morning on Good Morning America that he expects people will begin being vaccinated Monday.
“Just a little bit ago the FDA informed Pfizer that they do intend to proceed towards an authorization for their vaccine, so in the next couple of days probably as we work to negotiate with Pfizer the information doctors need to prescribe it appropriately,” he explained. “We should be seeing the authorization of this first vaccine and, as you just said, we will work with Pfizer to get that shipped out and so we could be seeing people getting vaccinated Monday, Tuesday of next week.”
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thedailycaller--2020-12-11--CORONAVIRUS ISOLATION DAY 273 UPDATE: We’re Now 9 Months Into This War

We ’ ve been fighting coronavirus for 273 days , and it ’ s hard to believe we ’ re still in this situation .
In any war , you ’ re going to have ups and downs .
You ’ re going to have victories and losses .
That ’ s part of any battle .
That ’ s part of life .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , we ’ re more than nine months into our new reality as we fight the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truly a mind-boggling situation .
Despite the fact that college football is still taking a beating and Ohio State vs. Michigan has been canceled , we ’ re still here .
Coronavirus has continued to throw everything it has at us , but we can ’ t be defeated .
We made it to another weekend of football and another Friday of beers .
With Christmas right around the corner , there ’ s no reason to not be excited !
Now , it ’ s time to have ourselves a great Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hell wouldn ’ t we ?
I ’ m pretty sure the troops in WWII might have drunk a beer or two after D-Day .
If we can ’ t kick back with a few Busch Lights , then why are we even out here fighting against coronavirus ?
So , enjoy the day , crack open some beers , keep stacking up victories and we ’ ll get through this .
I have no doubt about that at all .

We’ve been fighting coronavirus for 273 days, and it’s hard to believe we’re still in this situation.
In any war, you’re going to have ups and downs. You’re going to have victories and losses. That’s part of any battle. That’s part of life. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, we’re more than nine months into our new reality as we fight the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s truly a mind-boggling situation.
Despite the fact that college football is still taking a beating and Ohio State vs. Michigan has been canceled, we’re still here.
Coronavirus has continued to throw everything it has at us, but we can’t be defeated. We made it to another weekend of football and another Friday of beers.
With Christmas right around the corner, there’s no reason to not be excited!
Now, it’s time to have ourselves a great Friday and an outstanding weekend. Why the hell wouldn’t we? I’m pretty sure the troops in WWII might have drunk a beer or two after D-Day.
If we can’t kick back with a few Busch Lights, then why are we even out here fighting against coronavirus?
So, enjoy the day, crack open some beers, keep stacking up victories and we’ll get through this. I have no doubt about that at all.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s New Album ‘Evermore’ Is Incredible

Taylor Swift hit another home run with her new album “ Evermore.
” The music superstar sent shockwaves through the entertainment world when she announced Thursday that she was dropping the surprise album at midnight EST .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Naturally , millions of fans around the globe were instantly spun up .
I have listened to the album from start to finish just once .
I woke up this morning , poured myself a giant cup of coffee into my Wisconsin Badgers chaser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the review you ’ re getting right now is literally based on only my first impressions .
I haven ’ t listened to a single song on the album more than once .
This is the way reviews are meant to be !
No time to think about it .
Just time to shoot !
With that in mind , “ Evermore ” is outstanding after listening just once , and I ’ m sure it ’ ll only grow on me after I listen to it a few more times .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the sister album to “ Evermore , ” it ’ s an emotional rollercoaster .
I was all over the place .
There were highs , there were lows , I felt nostalgic and so much more .
I had the volume cranked and was blasting every song .
There ’ s literally not a single bad song on “ Evermore.
” Or , I should say that on the first listen there wasn ’ t a single song I wanted to skip .
After all , it ’ s a journey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where you ’ re going if you skip over parts .
It ’ s truly amazing the kind of run Swift has been on since she dropped “ Folklore.
” 2020 has sucked for most people , and Swift is out here just dunking on the world .
Two albums this year !
Two albums that are straight fire !
Can you believe there are people out there stupid enough to think she lost her fastball ?
Not only does Swift have her fastball , but it might be as crisp as ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I need to dive into my feelings and listen to “ Evermore ” about a dozen more times .
Happy listening , folks !

Taylor Swift hit another home run with her new album “Evermore.”
The music superstar sent shockwaves through the entertainment world when she announced Thursday that she was dropping the surprise album at midnight EST. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Naturally, millions of fans around the globe were instantly spun up.
I’m elated to tell you that my 9th studio album, and folklore’s sister record, will be out tonight at midnight eastern. It’s called evermore.
????: Beth Garrabrant pic.twitter.com/xdej7AzJRW — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 10, 2020
To put it plainly, we just couldn’t stop writing songs. To try and put it more poetically, it feels like we were standing on the edge of the folklorian woods and had a choice: to turn and go back or to travel further into the forest of this music. We chose to wander deeper in. — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 10, 2020
I have listened to the album from start to finish just once. I woke up this morning, poured myself a giant cup of coffee into my Wisconsin Badgers chaser and fired up “Evermore.”
So, the review you’re getting right now is literally based on only my first impressions. I haven’t listened to a single song on the album more than once. This is the way reviews are meant to be!
No time to think about it. Just time to shoot!
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With that in mind, “Evermore” is outstanding after listening just once, and I’m sure it’ll only grow on me after I listen to it a few more times.
Just like “Folklore,” which is the sister album to “Evermore,” it’s an emotional rollercoaster. I was all over the place.
There were highs, there were lows, I felt nostalgic and so much more. I had the volume cranked and was blasting every song.
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There’s literally not a single bad song on “Evermore.” Or, I should say that on the first listen there wasn’t a single song I wanted to skip.
After all, it’s a journey, and you can’t understand where you’re going if you skip over parts.
It’s truly amazing the kind of run Swift has been on since she dropped “Folklore.” 2020 has sucked for most people, and Swift is out here just dunking on the world.
Two albums this year! Two albums that are straight fire!
Can you believe there are people out there stupid enough to think she lost her fastball? Not only does Swift have her fastball, but it might be as crisp as ever.
Now, please excuse me. I need to dive into my feelings and listen to “Evermore” about a dozen more times. Happy listening, folks!


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--ESPN Acquires The Rights To Every SEC Football Game Starting In 2024

ESPN will become the sole home of the SEC in a few years .
After months and months of speculation on a new TV deal between the SEC and the sports media giant , the details are out , and ESPN hit a home run .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) ESPN announced the following late Thursday afternoon about the new deal with the SEC : ESPN and the Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) have reached a new 10-year agreement beginning in 2024-25 , which will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including top rivalries like Alabama vs. Auburn and Florida vs. Georgia , plus the SEC Football Championship , in addition to approximately eight marquee men ’ s basketball matchups each year across ESPN or ABC .
With the new deal , every SEC football and men ’ s basketball game will now be carried on an ESPN network , including ABC , solidifying ESPN as the exclusive rights holder of the SEC and resulting in enhanced programming flexibility across both sports .
Financial details weren ’ t announced by ESPN or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ monster numbers thrown around .
According to The New York Times , ESPN will pay the SEC something in the ballpark of $ 3 billion over the course of the 10-year deal .
Seeing as how CBS reportedly only paid the SEC $ 55 million annually to air the top game every week , the conference is in for a huge pay increase with the new ESPN deal .
There ’ s simply no other way to cut it .
If the $ 3 billion number from The NYT is accurate , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then the SEC is going to be swimming in cash for a long time .
Props to the SEC for getting straight paid with this deal and props to ESPN for getting the rights to every single SEC football game .
That ’ s a power move if I ’ ve ever seen one .

ESPN will become the sole home of the SEC in a few years.
After months and months of speculation on a new TV deal between the SEC and the sports media giant, the details are out, and ESPN hit a home run. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
ESPN and the @SEC reach a new 10-year agreement Solidifies ESPN as exclusive media rights holder for all SEC sports, beginning in 2024-25 More: https://t.co/JJZSBNHyRJ | #DisneyInvestorDay pic.twitter.com/xMTPFUodeO — ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 10, 2020
ESPN announced the following late Thursday afternoon about the new deal with the SEC:
ESPN and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) have reached a new 10-year agreement beginning in 2024-25, which will add up to 15 premier football games, including top rivalries like Alabama vs. Auburn and Florida vs. Georgia, plus the SEC Football Championship, in addition to approximately eight marquee men’s basketball matchups each year across ESPN or ABC. With the new deal, every SEC football and men’s basketball game will now be carried on an ESPN network, including ABC, solidifying ESPN as the exclusive rights holder of the SEC and resulting in enhanced programming flexibility across both sports.
Financial details weren’t announced by ESPN or the SEC, but there have been some monster numbers thrown around.
According to The New York Times, ESPN will pay the SEC something in the ballpark of $3 billion over the course of the 10-year deal.
That’s a gigantic chunk of cash!
Seeing as how CBS reportedly only paid the SEC $55 million annually to air the top game every week, the conference is in for a huge pay increase with the new ESPN deal.
There’s simply no other way to cut it. If the $3 billion number from The NYT is accurate, and it seems like it most certainly is, then the SEC is going to be swimming in cash for a long time.
Props to the SEC for getting straight paid with this deal and props to ESPN for getting the rights to every single SEC football game.
That’s a power move if I’ve ever seen one.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Boston College Won’t Play In A Bowl Game

Despite finishing the season at 6-5 , the Eagles announced Thursday that they wouldn ’ t accept a bowl game this season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) BC AD said in part , “ Our student-athletes have sacrificed so much since June to even make this season possible for BC and our fans and now it is time for them to focus on finishing up the semester strong and going home to spend time with their families and loved ones.
” Get used to seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in position to get an okay bowl game , and they just said forget about it .
The bowl season is about a lot more than the actual game .
All the bowls have a ton of stuff that goes with them .
There are events , parties , new locations for players to discover and more .
None of that can happen this season thanks to the coronavirus pandemic .
That means you have to spend weeks preparing for nothing more than a road game without any of the fun elements .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sell to make if the bowl game you ’ re going to be in isn ’ t a huge one .
It ’ s one thing to play in the Rose Bowl or the playoff .
It ’ s another to try to get fired up about the Music City Bowl .
As a betting man , I ’ d bet that more teams will do the same as Boston College and choose to opt out of the 2020 bowl season .
I ’ d be shocked if the Eagles are the only @ @ @ @ @ @

Boston College won’t play in a bowl game this season.
Despite finishing the season at 6-5, the Eagles announced Thursday that they wouldn’t accept a bowl game this season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
BC AD said in part, “Our student-athletes have sacrificed so much since June to even make this season possible for BC and our fans and now it is time for them to focus on finishing up the semester strong and going home to spend time with their families and loved ones.”
Breaking News: BC Football Concludes 2020 Football Season; 6-5 Eagles decide to opt out of a bowl gamehttps://t.co/X1Bu57eAkm pic.twitter.com/63bCdfKNzc — BC Football (@BCFootball) December 10, 2020
Get used to seeing this, folks. Boston College was in position to get an okay bowl game, and they just said forget about it.
The bowl season is about a lot more than the actual game. All the bowls have a ton of stuff that goes with them.
There are events, parties, new locations for players to discover and more. None of that can happen this season thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
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That means you have to spend weeks preparing for nothing more than a road game without any of the fun elements.
Obviously, that’s a hard sell to make if the bowl game you’re going to be in isn’t a huge one. It’s one thing to play in the Rose Bowl or the playoff. It’s another to try to get fired up about the Music City Bowl.
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As a betting man, I’d bet that more teams will do the same as Boston College and choose to opt out of the 2020 bowl season. I’d be shocked if the Eagles are the only team to make this decision.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Bill Belichick Says ‘Cam’s Our Quarterback’

Cam Newton will remain the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots .
The Patriots lost 24-3 Thursday night to the Rams , and Newton finished with 119 yards passing , no touchdowns and an interception .
Will the Pats make a change for the final three games ?
Don ’ t count on it .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to ESPN , head coach Bill Belichick told the media , “ Cam ’ s our quarterback.
” That should be more than enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floating around .
I ’ m not really sure what the point of benching Newton with three games left would be .
That doesn ’ t seem to be a winning strategy .
It ’ d be one thing if the Patriots had a young star they were grooming on the bench , but does anyone believe Jarrett Stidham gives New England a better shot at winning than Cam Newton ?
The answer to that is no .
If he did , Belichick would have started him a long time ago .
Newton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ option , and the Pats have to ride with him these final three games .
Once the offseason gets here , Belichick and company can evaluate the quarterback position for 2020 .
The bad news for them is that they ’ re record is too good to get a high draft pick for a QB .
That means there ’ s a great chance Newton is back in 2021 .
No matter what , benching Newton for the final three games makes zero sense .

Cam Newton will remain the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots.
The Patriots lost 24-3 Thursday night to the Rams, and Newton finished with 119 yards passing, no touchdowns and an interception. Will the Pats make a change for the final three games? Don’t count on it. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Cam Newton throws a pick 6 to Kenny Young on the screen for an 80-yard TD #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/GXepRzFjNA — ItsCHALKEDpod (@ItsCHALKEDpod) December 11, 2020
According to ESPN, head coach Bill Belichick told the media, “Cam’s our quarterback.” That should be more than enough to end any speculation that might be floating around.
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I’m not really sure what the point of benching Newton with three games left would be. That doesn’t seem to be a winning strategy.
It’d be one thing if the Patriots had a young star they were grooming on the bench, but does anyone believe Jarrett Stidham gives New England a better shot at winning than Cam Newton?
The answer to that is no. If he did, Belichick would have started him a long time ago. Newton is by far and away the best option, and the Pats have to ride with him these final three games.
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Once the offseason gets here, Belichick and company can evaluate the quarterback position for 2020. The bad news for them is that they’re record is too good to get a high draft pick for a QB. That means there’s a great chance Newton is back in 2021.
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No matter what, benching Newton for the final three games makes zero sense.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ Renewed For Another 4 Seasons On FXX

“ It ’ s Always Sunny in Philadelphia ” has been renewed for several more seasons .
The show ’ s official Instagram account announced Thursday night that the FXX hit comedy has been renewed for four more seasons .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) That means the gang won ’ t be going anywhere until the end of season 18 .
Yes , “ Always Sunny ” is on track to have 18 seasons !
Are you all ready to feel super old ?
Okay , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aired in 2005 !
It aired when George W. Bush was still years away from leaving office .
I was in middle school when Charlie , Dee , Dennis , Mac and Frank ( starting in season two ) hit our TV screens on FX .
Eventually , the show moved over to FXX , and it ’ s still clearly going as strong as ever .
Very few shows make it past a season or two .
If a show can put together four or five seasons , then it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunny ” has smashed that standard and is now inked through season 18 .
I couldn ’ t be happier for everyone involved .
It ’ s one of the funniest shows ever made and outside of “ South Park , ” it might be the only show on TV that pushes the limits .
Has a bit of speed come of its fastball the past few seasons ?
Sure , but “ Always Sunny ” is still better than just about anything else out there .
Now , we ’ re geared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t wait to see what we get !

“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has been renewed for several more seasons.
The show’s official Instagram account announced Thursday night that the FXX hit comedy has been renewed for four more seasons. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
That means the gang won’t be going anywhere until the end of season 18. Yes, “Always Sunny” is on track to have 18 seasons!
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Are you all ready to feel super old? Okay, the first episode of “Always Sunny” aired in 2005! It aired when George W. Bush was still years away from leaving office.
I was in middle school when Charlie, Dee, Dennis, Mac and Frank (starting in season two) hit our TV screens on FX. Eventually, the show moved over to FXX, and it’s still clearly going as strong as ever.
Very few shows make it past a season or two. If a show can put together four or five seasons, then it’s seen as a smashing success.
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“Sunny” has smashed that standard and is now inked through season 18. I couldn’t be happier for everyone involved. It’s one of the funniest shows ever made and outside of “South Park,” it might be the only show on TV that pushes the limits.
Has a bit of speed come of its fastball the past few seasons? Sure, but “Always Sunny” is still better than just about anything else out there.
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Now, we’re geared up for four more seasons. I can’t wait to see what we get!


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Disney Is Planning 10 New ‘Star Wars’ Series To Stream On Disney+

Disney is planning on producing a ton of new “ Star Wars ” content in the coming years .
According to The Hollywood Reporter , Disney revealed Thursday that it ’ s planning on producing 10 new “ Star Wars ” stories to stream on Disney+ .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Most notably , Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor are teaming up again as Darth Vader and Obi Wan Kenobi in the new “ Obi-Wan ” series .
On top of the 10 new series , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be “ Rogue Squadron , ” which will be directed by the incredible Patty Jenkins .
This is such awesome news for “ Star Wars ” fans .
This is the best “ Star Wars ” news that we ’ ve had in a very long time .
I thought Disney planned on dialing the “ Star Wars ” content back a substantial amount after “ Solo ” didn ’ t exactly blow everyone away .
While I don ’ t know for sure what the driving force is behind this decision , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ The Mandalorian ” played a monster role in Disney deciding to start cranking out a ton of new content .
“ The Mandalorian ” has been a smashing success and captivated millions of fans .
It ’ s proof that if you make “ Star Wars ” stories fun that people will pay to watch .
I can ’ t wait to see what we get in the coming years .
Fans are clearly in for a ton of fun !

Disney is planning on producing a ton of new “Star Wars” content in the coming years.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney revealed Thursday that it’s planning on producing 10 new “Star Wars” stories to stream on Disney+. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
Most notably, Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor are teaming up again as Darth Vader and Obi Wan Kenobi in the new “Obi-Wan” series.
On top of the 10 new series, the next “Star Wars” movie will be “Rogue Squadron,” which will be directed by the incredible Patty Jenkins.
This is such awesome news for “Star Wars” fans. This is the best “Star Wars” news that we’ve had in a very long time.
I thought Disney planned on dialing the “Star Wars” content back a substantial amount after “Solo” didn’t exactly blow everyone away.
Nope! We’re getting 10 new series.
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While I don’t know for sure what the driving force is behind this decision, you have to imagine that the success of “The Mandalorian” played a monster role in Disney deciding to start cranking out a ton of new content.
“The Mandalorian” has been a smashing success and captivated millions of fans. It’s proof that if you make “Star Wars” stories fun that people will pay to watch.
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I can’t wait to see what we get in the coming years. Fans are clearly in for a ton of fun!


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Oregon Vs. Washington Canceled Because Of Coronavirus

Oregon vs. Washington has been canceled .
The PAC-12 announced Thursday night that the game was canceled “ due to Washington not having the minimum number of scholarship student-athletes available for the game due to a number of positive football student-athlete COVID-19 cases and resulting isolation of additional football student-athletes under contact tracing protocols.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Another game hits the ground !
Another one bites the dust , and this is one of the biggest college football games to be canceled during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to see a single game get canceled , but we really don ’ t want to see huge matchups like this one go down in flames .
It ’ s truly spectacular how bad things have gone in the world of college football over the past few weeks .
We ’ re still a net positive , but we were rolling the first couple months .
There were very few problems .
Now , we seem to have more and more cancelations every single day .
It ’ s really unfortunate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we have them in the college football world .
Hopefully , the carnage ends sooner than later .

Oregon vs. Washington has been canceled.
The PAC-12 announced Thursday night that the game was canceled “due to Washington not having the minimum number of scholarship student-athletes available for the game due to a number of positive football student-athlete COVID-19 cases and resulting isolation of additional football student-athletes under contact tracing protocols.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The game won’t be rescheduled.
Statements regarding this Saturday’s @UW_Football game at Oregon. — Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) December 10, 2020
Another game hits the ground! Another one bites the dust, and this is one of the biggest college football games to be canceled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Obviously, nobody wants to see a single game get canceled, but we really don’t want to see huge matchups like this one go down in flames.
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It’s truly spectacular how bad things have gone in the world of college football over the past few weeks.
We’re still a net positive, but we were rolling the first couple months. There were very few problems.
Now, we seem to have more and more cancelations every single day. It’s really unfortunate.
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Keep checking back for the latest updates as we have them in the college football world. Hopefully, the carnage ends sooner than later.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--PREVIEW: Wisconsin Needs To Beat Iowa And Finish The Regular Season Strong

Wisconsin needs to earn a big win Saturday against Iowa .
Right now , the Badgers are 2-2 and this season has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster .
Some of it is out of our control because of coronavirus , but there ’ s no excuse for our recent play .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) We ’ ve looked horrible in our last two games .
Now , we have a huge rivalry game to close out the season , and there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get the job done .
I hate Iowa .
I hate everything about the Hawkeyes .
They ’ re like our little brother if our little brother was an idiot who was terrible at everything .
They want to be Wisconsin so bad that it ’ s not even funny .
Yet , they never come close .
We steamroll them like it ’ s going out of style .
Now , Iowa is flying high and the Badgers have been knocked down two games in a row .
If there was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pounce on Wisconsin , it ’ s right now .
We can ’ t let that happen .
We must hold the line and fight .
So , let ’ s go out and try to salvage the season and finish on a high note .
It ’ s not much , but at least it ’ s something .
You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on FS1 !

Wisconsin needs to earn a big win Saturday against Iowa.
Right now, the Badgers are 2-2 and this season has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster. Some of it is out of our control because of coronavirus, but there’s no excuse for our recent play. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
We’ve looked horrible in our last two games.
RAPID REACTION: Indiana beats Wisconsin, and the Badgers absolutely stink right now. I’m embarrassed. pic.twitter.com/jsj1e70XhT — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) December 5, 2020
Now, we have a huge rivalry game to close out the season, and there’s no excuse to not go out and get the job done.
I hate Iowa. I hate everything about the Hawkeyes. They’re like our little brother if our little brother was an idiot who was terrible at everything.
They want to be Wisconsin so bad that it’s not even funny. Yet, they never come close. We steamroll them like it’s going out of style.
Now, Iowa is flying high and the Badgers have been knocked down two games in a row. If there was ever a time for the Hawkeyes to pounce on Wisconsin, it’s right now.
We can’t let that happen. We must hold the line and fight.
So, let’s go out and try to salvage the season and finish on a high note. It’s not much, but at least it’s something.
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You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on FS1!


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Selected As Time Magazine’s Person Of The Year

Time Magazine named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its 2020 Person of the Year .
Time editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal wrote that it was the first time the magazine included a vice president as its Person of the Year , and that Biden , who is 78 , is among the oldest people to have been selected .
“ For changing the American story , for showing that the forces of empathy are greater than the furies of division , for sharing a vision of healing in a grieving world , Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are TIME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Felsenthal wrote .
Typically , the person of the year is an individual , and in 2019 , it was climate activist Greta Thunberg , who was the youngest person ever named .
But groups , movements and ideas that were influential for any given year can also be selected .
Time released a shortlist Thursday that included President Donald Trump , frontline health care workers , Dr. Anthony Fauci and the movement for racial justice as candidates .
( RELATED : Time Magazine Named Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Its ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What Is The Magazine ’ s Carbon Footprint ? )
Felsenthal highlighted the impact that the former rivals-turned-running-mates had throughout 2020 , specifically the campaign ’ s message of unity during a pandemic and polarization .
“ The task before the new Administration is immense : a pandemic to confront , an economy to fix , a climate crisis to tackle , alliances to rebuild , deep skepticism to overcome with many Americans dubious about unity with Trump voters , and an opposition party still very much under Trump ’ s sway , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be the test of the next four years : Americans who haven ’ t been this divided in more than a century elected two leaders who have bet their success on finding common ground , ” he continued .

Time Magazine named President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris its 2020 Person of the Year.
Time editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal wrote that it was the first time the magazine included a vice president as its Person of the Year, and that Biden, who is 78, is among the oldest people to have been selected.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are TIME’s 2020 Person of the Year #TIMEPOY https://t.co/o97QNlSBrl pic.twitter.com/KuoBoebBN4 — TIME (@TIME) December 11, 2020
“For changing the American story, for showing that the forces of empathy are greater than the furies of division, for sharing a vision of healing in a grieving world, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are TIME’s 2020 Person of the Year,” Felsenthal wrote.
Typically, the person of the year is an individual, and in 2019, it was climate activist Greta Thunberg, who was the youngest person ever named. But groups, movements and ideas that were influential for any given year can also be selected.
Time released a shortlist Thursday that included President Donald Trump, frontline health care workers, Dr. Anthony Fauci and the movement for racial justice as candidates. (RELATED: Time Magazine Named Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Its ‘Person Of The Year,’ But What Is The Magazine’s Carbon Footprint?)
Felsenthal highlighted the impact that the former rivals-turned-running-mates had throughout 2020, specifically the campaign’s message of unity during a pandemic and polarization.
“The task before the new Administration is immense: a pandemic to confront, an economy to fix, a climate crisis to tackle, alliances to rebuild, deep skepticism to overcome with many Americans dubious about unity with Trump voters, and an opposition party still very much under Trump’s sway,” Felsenthal wrote.
“This will be the test of the next four years: Americans who haven’t been this divided in more than a century elected two leaders who have bet their success on finding common ground,” he continued.


thedailycaller--2020-12-11--‘Don’t Say God, Don’t Say Jesus’: Pussycat Dolls’ Kaya Jones Talks About Being A Conservative Celebr

‘Don’t Say God, Don’t Say Jesus’: Pussycat Dolls’ Kaya Jones Talks About Being A Conservative Celebrity In Hollywood

Former member of the Pussycat Dolls and member of President Donald Trump ’ s campaign advisory board Kaya Jones joined the Daily Caller ’ s Adesola Fasoro to discuss Hollywood ’ s views on God , her new podcast and more .
Jones told the Caller she started the podcast following the outcome of the election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
“ I just started talking to my followers on Instagram , it was right after the elections , ” Jones said .
“ I could tell that a lot of people were feeling just like very beaten down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with lockdown , COVID , all of this stuff.
” The former Pussycat Dolls member , who previously spoke out against social media censorship , discussed her experience as an openly conservative celebrity in Hollywood .
( RELATED : Kaya Jones , Singer And Trump Campaign Advisory Board Member , Reacts To The Cardi B-Joe Biden Interview ) “ I have been in interviews and had my publicist at the time or assistants at the time , people I employed , people I pay telling me don ’ t say God , don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t define , ” she said .
“ Messages with Kaya ” streams every Tuesday on the Life network .
Watch the full video to find out more about Kaya Jones ’ s new podcast .
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Former member of the Pussycat Dolls and member of President Donald Trump’s campaign advisory board Kaya Jones joined the Daily Caller’s Adesola Fasoro to discuss Hollywood’s views on God, her new podcast and more.
Jones told the Caller she started the podcast following the outcome of the election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
“I just started talking to my followers on Instagram, it was right after the elections,” Jones said. “I could tell that a lot of people were feeling just like very beaten down, we had a really rough year with lockdown, COVID, all of this stuff.”
The former Pussycat Dolls member, who previously spoke out against social media censorship, discussed her experience as an openly conservative celebrity in Hollywood. (RELATED: Kaya Jones, Singer And Trump Campaign Advisory Board Member, Reacts To The Cardi B-Joe Biden Interview)
“I have been in interviews and had my publicist at the time or assistants at the time, people I employed, people I pay telling me don’t say God, don’t say Jesus, don’t define,” she said.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Jake Tapper Unloads On Donald Trump: ‘I Don’t Think We As A Nation Have Ever Seen Someone Lose So Sp

Jake Tapper Unloads On Donald Trump: ‘I Don’t Think We As A Nation Have Ever Seen Someone Lose So Spectacularly’

CNN anchor Jake Tapper let loose on President Donald Trump following the news that the Supreme Court would not hear a Texas case challenging the election results in several key states .
“ I don ’ t think we as a nation have ever seen someone lose so spectacularly , decisively , pathetically , over and over , ” Tapper tweeted Friday evening .
“ I don ’ t think we ’ ve ever seen a leader lose so methodically , so ridiculously , so masochistically.
” ( RELATED : ‘ It Has To Be Asked ’ : Jake Tapper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Venomous Snake ) Tapper then pivoted to take aim at Republicans who continued to support the president , adding , “ And have we ever before seen so many officials say ‘ hey !
That losing you ’ re doing so hideously , so flailingly , so spasmodically — that looks like something I want to be a part of !
This effort , based on nonsense and lies , to disenfranchise millions of Americans , sign me up ! '
” Trump attorney and former Republican New York City Mayor Rudy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hannity ” to respond to the court ’ s decision , and he said that the fight would continue regardless .

CNN anchor Jake Tapper let loose on President Donald Trump following the news that the Supreme Court would not hear a Texas case challenging the election results in several key states.
“I don’t think we as a nation have ever seen someone lose so spectacularly, decisively, pathetically, over and over,” Tapper tweeted Friday evening. “I don’t think we’ve ever seen a leader lose so methodically, so ridiculously, so masochistically.” (RELATED: ‘It Has To Be Asked’: Jake Tapper Wraps Show With Fable Comparing Trump To A Venomous Snake)
I don’t think we as a nation have ever seen someone lose so spectacularly, decisively, pathetically, over and over. I don’t think we’ve ever seen a leader lose so methodically, so ridiculously, so masochistically. — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 12, 2020
Tapper then pivoted to take aim at Republicans who continued to support the president, adding, “And have we ever before seen so many officials say ‘hey! That losing you’re doing so hideously, so flailingly, so spasmodically — that looks like something I want to be a part of! This effort, based on nonsense and lies, to disenfranchise millions of Americans, sign me up!'”
2/ And have we ever before seen so many officials say “hey! That losing you’re doing so hideously, so flailingly, so spasmodically — that looks like something I want to be a part of! “This effort, based on nonsense and lies, to disenfranchise millions of Americans, sign me up!” — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 12, 2020
Trump attorney and former Republican New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani made a brief appearance on “Hannity” to respond to the court’s decision, and he said that the fight would continue regardless.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine, Launching Mass Vaccination Campai

FDA Grants Emergency Authorization For Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine, Launching Mass Vaccination Campaign

The FDA approved Pfizer ’ s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Friday , officially beginning a nationwide mass vaccination effort in an attempt to overcome the coronavirus pandemic .
Its approval follows a key FDA panel ’ s overwhelming vote to endorse the vaccine ’ s safety and efficacy .
President Donald Trump called for the agency to approve Pfizer earlier Friday , telling its commissioner , Dr. Stephen Hahn , to “ get the dam vaccines out ” as soon as possible .
The FDA said Friday that it has been operating in tandem with the Centers for Disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to “ execute their plans for a timely vaccine distribution , ” which could begin this weekend .
Pfizer said that its insulated containers holding the vaccine can be shipped “ within hours ” of the FDA ’ s approval .
The drug maker is standing by to distribute millions of doses from its plant outside Kalamazoo , Michigan , according to the Detroit Free Press .
( RELATED : Pentagon To Receive 44,000 Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccine In First Delivery Phase ) Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morning America ” that vaccinations could begin as soon as Monday , that that up to 50 million Americans could be vaccinated before the end of January .
The FDA ’ s granting of emergency authorization for Pfizer ’ s vaccine follows similar announcements in other countries , including the United Kingdom and Canada .
On Tuesday , the U.K. became the first country to administer coronavirus vaccinations outside of a clinical trial .
Pfizer ’ s authorization was granted as public confidence in a coronavirus vaccine rose for the third straight month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer .
Sixty-three percent of Americans said that they were willing to receive a vaccine when given the opportunity , according to Gallup ’ s latest poll .
Pfizer and BioNTech ’ s vaccine secured FDA authorization only 11 months after they began developing it , shattering every previous record for vaccine development , approval and distribution .
Pfizer released the results of its Phase III clinical trial in November , showing that its vaccine was over 90 % effective in combatting the virus .
Moderna , which released its results of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week later , applied for emergency use authorization on Nov. 30 .
The virus ’ s surge in the United States has made the swift distribution of a vaccine imperative , public health officials say .
The country has seen record cases , hospitalizations and deaths in recent days , and the virus has infected over 15.6 million Americans and killed over 293,000 , according to a Johns Hopkins University database .
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The FDA approved Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use Friday, officially beginning a nationwide mass vaccination effort in an attempt to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
Its approval follows a key FDA panel’s overwhelming vote to endorse the vaccine’s safety and efficacy. President Donald Trump called for the agency to approve Pfizer earlier Friday, telling its commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn, to “get the dam vaccines out” as soon as possible.
While my pushing the money drenched but heavily bureaucratic @US_FDA saved five years in the approval of NUMEROUS great new vaccines, it is still a big, old, slow turtle. Get the dam vaccines out NOW, Dr. Hahn @SteveFDA. Stop playing games and start saving lives!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 11, 2020
The FDA said Friday that it has been operating in tandem with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Operation Warp Speed in order to “execute their plans for a timely vaccine distribution,” which could begin this weekend.
Pfizer said that its insulated containers holding the vaccine can be shipped “within hours” of the FDA’s approval. The drug maker is standing by to distribute millions of doses from its plant outside Kalamazoo, Michigan, according to the Detroit Free Press. (RELATED: Pentagon To Receive 44,000 Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccine In First Delivery Phase)
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Friday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that vaccinations could begin as soon as Monday, that that up to 50 million Americans could be vaccinated before the end of January.
The FDA’s granting of emergency authorization for Pfizer’s vaccine follows similar announcements in other countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada. On Tuesday, the U.K. became the first country to administer coronavirus vaccinations outside of a clinical trial.
Pfizer’s authorization was granted as public confidence in a coronavirus vaccine rose for the third straight month after hitting a low point in late summer. Sixty-three percent of Americans said that they were willing to receive a vaccine when given the opportunity, according to Gallup’s latest poll.
Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine secured FDA authorization only 11 months after they began developing it, shattering every previous record for vaccine development, approval and distribution. Pfizer released the results of its Phase III clinical trial in November, showing that its vaccine was over 90% effective in combatting the virus.
Moderna, which released its results of its coronavirus vaccine showing 95% effectiveness just a week later, applied for emergency use authorization on Nov. 30.
The virus’s surge in the United States has made the swift distribution of a vaccine imperative, public health officials say. The country has seen record cases, hospitalizations and deaths in recent days, and the virus has infected over 15.6 million Americans and killed over 293,000, according to a Johns Hopkins University database.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--DC Archbishop Sues Mayor Muriel Bowser For ‘Arbitrary, Unscientific And Discriminatory’ Restrictions

DC Archbishop Sues Mayor Muriel Bowser For ‘Arbitrary, Unscientific And Discriminatory’ Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas

• D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory filed a lawsuit Friday evening against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser , accusing the Democrat of “ arbitrary ” and “ discriminatory ” restrictions on churches ahead of Christmas .
• Represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty , the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington requested an injunction allowing “ sufficient time before Christmas Eve to allow the Archdiocese to plan and celebrate Mass with percentage-based limits rather than a 50-person cap.
” • “ Under both the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act , the District ’ s arbitrary , unscientific , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illegal , ” the lawsuit said .
D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory filed a lawsuit Friday evening against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser accusing the Democrat of “ arbitrary ” and “ discriminatory ” restrictions on churches ahead of Christmas .
“ Under both the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act , the District ’ s arbitrary , unscientific , and discriminatory treatment of religious worship is illegal , ” the lawsuit said .
( RELATED : Mental Health Improved For Only One Group During COVID — And Dems Did Everything They Could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Becket Fund for Religious Liberty , the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington requested an injunction allowing “ sufficient time before Christmas Eve to allow the Archdiocese to plan and celebrate Mass with percentage-based limits rather than a 50-person cap.
” “ As Christmas fast approaches , the District has imposed arbitrary 50-person caps on Mass attendance—even for masked , socially-distant services , and even when those services are held in churches that can in normal times host over a thousand people , ” the lawsuit said , noting that the District imposes capacity-based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stores , fitness centers and other establishments .
Gregory pointed out in the lawsuit that Bowser ’ s restrictions are unscientific since they “ bear no relation to either the size of the building or the safety of the activity , ” as well as discriminatory since they “ single out religious worship as a disfavored activity , even though it has been proven safer than many other activities the District favors.
” The lawsuit also said that half of the Archdiocese of Washington ’ s churches can accommodate 500 or more worshippers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over 1,000 worshippers and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception , which is the largest Catholic Church in the United States , can hold thousands of the faithful , according to the lawsuit .
“ Indeed , the Statue of Liberty would fit inside with room to spare , ” the lawsuit said .
“ Yet under the Mayor ’ s orders , all of these churches are subject to the same cap of 50 people.
” “ These arbitrary restrictions violate the rights of more than 650,000 D.C.-area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most difficult year—now face the chilling prospect of being told that there is no room for them at the Church this Christmas , ” the suit continued .
Bowser ’ s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Several religious freedom cases have come before the Supreme Court this year .
Religious organizations in New York most recently took Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo to the Supreme Court over his restrictions on houses of worship , accusing Cuomo of “ targeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justices sided with religious organizations in the 5-4 ruling the night before Thanksgiving , while Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices .
The majority said that Cuomo ’ s coronavirus restrictions on religious communities are “ far more restrictive than any Covid-related regulations that have previously come before the Court , much tighter than those adopted by many other jurisdictions hard hit by the pandemic , and far more severe than has been shown to be required to prevent the spread of the virus.
” Earlier this year , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ liberal justices on COVID-19 religious restrictions in California and Nevada , according to CNN .
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D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory filed a lawsuit Friday evening against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, accusing the Democrat of “arbitrary” and “discriminatory” restrictions on churches ahead of Christmas.
Represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington requested an injunction allowing “sufficient time before Christmas Eve to allow the Archdiocese to plan and celebrate Mass with percentage-based limits rather than a 50-person cap.”
“Under both the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the District’s arbitrary, unscientific, and discriminatory treatment of religious worship is illegal,” the lawsuit said.
D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory filed a lawsuit Friday evening against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser accusing the Democrat of “arbitrary” and “discriminatory” restrictions on churches ahead of Christmas.
“Under both the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the District’s arbitrary, unscientific, and discriminatory treatment of religious worship is illegal,” the lawsuit said. (RELATED: Mental Health Improved For Only One Group During COVID — And Dems Did Everything They Could To Suppress It)
Represented by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington requested an injunction allowing “sufficient time before Christmas Eve to allow the Archdiocese to plan and celebrate Mass with percentage-based limits rather than a 50-person cap.”
“As Christmas fast approaches, the District has imposed arbitrary 50-person caps on Mass attendance—even for masked, socially-distant services, and even when those services are held in churches that can in normal times host over a thousand people,” the lawsuit said, noting that the District imposes capacity-based limits on libraries, laundromats, retail stores, fitness centers and other establishments.
These restrictions single out religious worship and give harsher treatment than similar secular activities. If a church replaced its pews with cycling machines, it could allow more people in. @Mmontsealvarado pic.twitter.com/JeA1hD3Ai9 — BECKET (@BECKETlaw) December 12, 2020
Gregory pointed out in the lawsuit that Bowser’s restrictions are unscientific since they “bear no relation to either the size of the building or the safety of the activity,” as well as discriminatory since they “single out religious worship as a disfavored activity, even though it has been proven safer than many other activities the District favors.”
The lawsuit also said that half of the Archdiocese of Washington’s churches can accommodate 500 or more worshippers: St. Matthew’s Cathedral fits over 1,000 worshippers and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which is the largest Catholic Church in the United States, can hold thousands of the faithful, according to the lawsuit.
“Indeed, the Statue of Liberty would fit inside with room to spare,” the lawsuit said. “Yet under the Mayor’s orders, all of these churches are subject to the same cap of 50 people.”
“These arbitrary restrictions violate the rights of more than 650,000 D.C.-area Catholics, who—at the end of this most difficult year—now face the chilling prospect of being told that there is no room for them at the Church this Christmas,” the suit continued.
Bowser’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Several religious freedom cases have come before the Supreme Court this year. Religious organizations in New York most recently took Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the Supreme Court over his restrictions on houses of worship, accusing Cuomo of “targeting Orthodox practices.”
Four of the conservative justices sided with religious organizations in the 5-4 ruling the night before Thanksgiving, while Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices.
The majority said that Cuomo’s coronavirus restrictions on religious communities are “far more restrictive than any Covid-related regulations that have previously come before the Court, much tighter than those adopted by many other jurisdictions hard hit by the pandemic, and far more severe than has been shown to be required to prevent the spread of the virus.” Earlier this year, the court sided 5-4 in favor of the liberal justices on COVID-19 religious restrictions in California and Nevada, according to CNN.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Texas GOP Suggests ‘Law-Abiding States’ Form Their Own Union After Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit To

Texas GOP Suggests ‘Law-Abiding States’ Form Their Own Union After Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit To Overturn Election Results

The Republican Party of Texas suggested that “ law-abiding states ” should form their own union after the Supreme Court ’ s rejection of a lawsuit seeking to invalidate votes from four battleground states .
“ This decision establishes a precedent that says states can violate the US constitution and not be held accountable .
This decision will have far reaching ramification for the future of our constitutional republic .
Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution , ” said the statement from Chairman Allen West .
The statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ’ s lawsuit , which asked the high court for an emergency order to invalidate ballots from Georgia , Wisconsin , Michigan and Pennsylvania .
“ The Supreme Court , in tossing the Texas lawsuit that was joined by seventeen states and 106 US congressman [ sic ] , have decreed that a state can take unconstitutional actions and violate its own election law , ” the statement continued .
“ Resulting in damaging effects on other states that abide by the law , while the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Joins Majority In Rejecting Texas-Led Suit To Overturn Election Results ) The high court ’ s rejection of the lawsuit dealt a blow to President Donald Trump and his allies , who sought to overturn the 2020 election results by alleging that the four states unconstitutionally “ revised their state ’ s election statutes , ” according to the suit .
Trump filed a motion to intervene Wednesday , which is a request for him to join the lawsuit .
More than 120 House Republicans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The lawsuit alleged that the four states cited the coronavirus pandemic in order to make changes to their election laws that violated federal law and that allowed for voter fraud to occur .
It also asked the court to block the certification of the Electoral College votes and extend the Dec. 14 deadline , which would allow time to investigate election results .
The Supreme Court rejected Republicans ’ attempt to reverse Pennsylvania ’ s certification of its election results Tuesday , which led to the certification of Biden ’ s victory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the state adopted legislation that allowed for no-excuse absentee voting in violation of Pennsylvania ’ s constitution .
“ The Texas GOP will always stand for the Constitution and for the rule of law even while others don ’ t , ” the statement concluded .

The chairman of the Republican Party of Texas suggested Friday that “law-abiding states” should form their own union after the Supreme Court’s rejection of a lawsuit seeking to invalidate votes from four battleground states.
“This decision establishes a precedent that says states can violate the US constitution and not be held accountable. This decision will have far reaching ramification for the future of our constitutional republic. Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution,” said the statement from Chairman Allen West.
The statement decried the Supreme Court’s ruling that rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit, which asked the high court for an emergency order to invalidate ballots from Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
The @TexasGOP is out with a statement in the wake of the Supreme Court decision, all but calling for secession: “Perhaps law-abiding states should bond together and form a Union of states that will abide by the constitution.” pic.twitter.com/4bB3gk88t4 — Adam Kelsey (@adamkelsey) December 12, 2020
“The Supreme Court, in tossing the Texas lawsuit that was joined by seventeen states and 106 US congressman [sic], have decreed that a state can take unconstitutional actions and violate its own election law,” the statement continued. “Resulting in damaging effects on other states that abide by the law, while the guilty state suffers no consequences.” (RELATED: Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett Joins Majority In Rejecting Texas-Led Suit To Overturn Election Results)
The high court’s rejection of the lawsuit dealt a blow to President Donald Trump and his allies, who sought to overturn the 2020 election results by alleging that the four states unconstitutionally “revised their state’s election statutes,” according to the suit.
Trump filed a motion to intervene Wednesday, which is a request for him to join the lawsuit. More than 120 House Republicans and 17 states also supported the suit.
The lawsuit alleged that the four states cited the coronavirus pandemic in order to make changes to their election laws that violated federal law and that allowed for voter fraud to occur. It also asked the court to block the certification of the Electoral College votes and extend the Dec. 14 deadline, which would allow time to investigate election results.
The Supreme Court rejected Republicans’ attempt to reverse Pennsylvania’s certification of its election results Tuesday, which led to the certification of Biden’s victory in the state. The lawsuit alleged that the state adopted legislation that allowed for no-excuse absentee voting in violation of Pennsylvania’s constitution.
“The Texas GOP will always stand for the Constitution and for the rule of law even while others don’t,” the statement concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--Tower Of Skulls, Remains Of Human Sacrifice Found In Mexico Archaeological Dig

Mexico ’ s National Institute of Anthropology and History ( INAH ) announced Friday that archaeologists have uncovered new sections of a tower of skulls from the Aztec era .
The archaeological team unearthed the facade and eastern side of the tower and 119 human skulls , according to a report from the Guardian .
The cylindrical tower was first discovered in 2017 and is believed to be part of the Huey Tzompantli , a structure of skulls that was observed by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century .
The tower is located near the Templo Mayor , a main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which has now been built over with a cathedral .
( RELATED : Aztec Human Skull Tower Found In Heart Of Mexico City [ VIDEO ] ) Mexican culture minister Alejandra Frausto heralded the discovery , saying , “ The Templo Mayor continues to surprise us , and the Huey Tzompantli is without doubt one of the most impressive archaeological finds of recent years in our country.
” Anthropologists were reportedly surprised to find that the tower not only included the skulls of young men , but also skulls of women and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perhaps some of the skulls came from captives who were sacrificed to the gods in Aztec ceremonies , according to the Guardian .
According to a 2017 report in the Guardian , upon the tower ’ s original discovery , biological anthropologist Rodrigo Bolanos declared , “ Something is happening that we have no record of , and this is really new , a first in the Huey Tzompantli .
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Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced Friday that archaeologists have uncovered new sections of a tower of skulls from the Aztec era.
The archaeological team unearthed the facade and eastern side of the tower and 119 human skulls, according to a report from the Guardian. The cylindrical tower was first discovered in 2017 and is believed to be part of the Huey Tzompantli, a structure of skulls that was observed by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century.
The tower is located near the Templo Mayor, a main temple in the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, which has now been built over with a cathedral. (RELATED: Aztec Human Skull Tower Found In Heart Of Mexico City [VIDEO])
Mexican culture minister Alejandra Frausto heralded the discovery, saying, “The Templo Mayor continues to surprise us, and the Huey Tzompantli is without doubt one of the most impressive archaeological finds of recent years in our country.”
Anthropologists were reportedly surprised to find that the tower not only included the skulls of young men, but also skulls of women and children. Archaeologist Raúl Barrera suggested that perhaps some of the skulls came from captives who were sacrificed to the gods in Aztec ceremonies, according to the Guardian.
According to a 2017 report in the Guardian, upon the tower’s original discovery, biological anthropologist Rodrigo Bolanos declared, “Something is happening that we have no record of, and this is really new, a first in the Huey Tzompantli.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-12--HISTORIC: Trump Does It Again, Israel And Morocco Normalize Ties

Joshua Meservey , a senior policy analyst in African and Middle East studies at the Heritage Foundation , spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel , future U.S. foreign policy and more .
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Morocco and Israel have brokered a deal to normalize relations .
Morocco will be the fourth Arab country to do so under the Abraham Accords .
“ It ’ s very significant , ” Meservey said .
“ It ’ s great for Middle East peace .
The more Arab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its right to exist the better off for everyone in that region.
” ( RELATED : President Trump Mediates Agreement For Normalization Between Israel And Bahrain ) “ I think the Trump administration does deserve a lot of credit here , ” he said .
“ This is extraordinary progress frankly in just the course of four months where we ’ ve had previous administrations that didn ’ t think these sorts of things were possible.
” Meservey also discussed what he anticipates foreign policy will look like under a Biden-Harris administration , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Trump and more .
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Joshua Meservey, a senior policy analyst in African and Middle East studies at the Heritage Foundation, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, future U.S. foreign policy and more.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Morocco and Israel have brokered a deal to normalize relations. Morocco will be the fourth Arab country to do so under the Abraham Accords.
“It’s very significant,” Meservey said. “It’s great for Middle East peace. The more Arab states that recognize Israel, that recognize its right to exist the better off for everyone in that region.”(RELATED: President Trump Mediates Agreement For Normalization Between Israel And Bahrain)
“I think the Trump administration does deserve a lot of credit here,” he said. “This is extraordinary progress frankly in just the course of four months where we’ve had previous administrations that didn’t think these sorts of things were possible.”
“The current administration didn’t subscribe to that analysis.”
Meservey also discussed what he anticipates foreign policy will look like under a Biden-Harris administration, policy comparisons between former President Barack Obama and Trump and more.
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