thedailycaller--2020-02-28--GOODMAN: Trump’s Coronavirus Press Conference Was A Master Class On Crisis Management

This is the moment when mettle is challenged and leadership is tested , when rifts of public division give way to calls for collective unity .
At the White House press briefing Wednesday night , the President of the United States measured up to this moment by proclaiming America will marshal what it best ( knowledge , expertise , ability ) with what it best ( finding remedies to challenges that impact everyone ) .
It was a master class in crisis communications , where information is shared , questions are answered and future action spelled out .
As the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ton of bricks , moving from a place on the planet few have ever heard of , to others ( Italy , Japan , Brazil ) more central to our shared experience in life , the president and his team prepared to hit the crisis of a pandemic head-on .
Not with vacuous press releases , but informed private briefings ; not with hysteria , but sober thought and schooled analysis guided by those who deal with public health around the clock .
The decision to make Vice President Mike Pence the point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calling him the “ coronavirus czar ” but by giving him real authority to pull our best together to meet the threat , was both timely and well-advised .
It ensures the President will be on top of an issue that goes to his primary directive : keeping Americans safe .
His supporting troupe feels like they are right out of central casting – HHS Secretary Alex Azar , an articulate task force leader with medical stripes ; Anne Schuchat , a CDC veteran who looks like the female incarnation of Doc Welby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who ’ s all business when it comes to developing vaccines that save lives .
Together , they addressed the primary concerns over testing , containment , quarantine , the need for surveillance and the use of therapeutics while waiting for cures to come on line .
They understand that finding answers begins by asking the right questions .
Given the mere threat of a pandemic can surrender calm to pandemonium , all else should be less important , less time-sensitive , less critical .
You would think this includes the loyal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that anyone peddling fear to foment advantage would be publicly outed and shown the door .
In Washington , however , some see a health scare as an opening to fuel friction and settle scores .
Speaker Pelosi said this week the President “ doesn ’ t know what he is talking about.
” Her political co-conspirator Chuck Schumer piled on , trying to one-up Trump over who has the bigger budget request .
Their pettiness is pathetic even by Washington standards .
Meanwhile , the president called on both to join America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offering less hyperbole and more hope .
Time will tell whether either Pelosi or Schumer get it or choose to continue gushing the kind of crude gauche designed to tear us apart .
The president also used his bully pulpit to call out certain members of the press who were more determined to embarrass him with gotcha questions than enlighten the public with information they need to stay safe .
One member of the press set out to demean the president over his comment that nothing about the spread of Covid-19 is “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but that we will be prepared , whatever comes .
Another asked why no one was proclaimed the coronavirus “ czar , ” as if a title confers confidence or wisdom .
Then there was the intemperate inquisitor who skewered the president over a travel ban that now appears to have saved American lives ; that press flack should have known better than to go there .
As a Floridian who understands the horrifying force of hurricanes , I witnessed how effectively Jeb Bush ( and more recently Rick Scott ) measured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ever-present before , during , and long after the winds had passed , Bush and Scott informed , re-informed , and reinforced the public .
They looked us in the eye and said that by banding together no force of nature would ever get the better of us .
It ’ s akin to a parent telling their children not to worry , that they ’ re safe , that all will be well .
This was real time leadership at its best .
The President and his team are prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rally behind them .
Adam Goodman is an award-winning national Republican media strategist who has advised Rudy Giuliani , John McCain and Jeb Bush .
He is the first Edward R. Murrow Senior Fellow at Tufts University .
Follow him on Twitter : @ adamgoodman3

This is the moment when mettle is challenged and leadership is tested, when rifts of public division give way to calls for collective unity.
At the White House press briefing Wednesday night, the President of the United States measured up to this moment by proclaiming America will marshal what it has best (knowledge, expertise, ability) with what it does best (finding remedies to challenges that impact everyone).
It was a master class in crisis communications, where information is shared, questions are answered and future action spelled out.
As the coronavirus hit the world community like a ton of bricks, moving from a place on the planet few have ever heard of, to others (Italy, Japan, Brazil) more central to our shared experience in life, the president and his team prepared to hit the crisis of a pandemic head-on.
Not with vacuous press releases, but informed private briefings; not with hysteria, but sober thought and schooled analysis guided by those who deal with public health around the clock.
The decision to make Vice President Mike Pence the point person for this effort, not by calling him the “coronavirus czar” but by giving him real authority to pull our best together to meet the threat, was both timely and well-advised. It ensures the President will be on top of an issue that goes to his primary directive: keeping Americans safe.
His supporting troupe feels like they are right out of central casting – HHS Secretary Alex Azar, an articulate task force leader with medical stripes; Anne Schuchat, a CDC veteran who looks like the female incarnation of Doc Welby; and NIH stalwart Dr. Anthony Fauci, who’s all business when it comes to developing vaccines that save lives.
Together, they addressed the primary concerns over testing, containment, quarantine, the need for surveillance and the use of therapeutics while waiting for cures to come on line. They understand that finding answers begins by asking the right questions.
Given the mere threat of a pandemic can surrender calm to pandemonium, all else should be less important, less time-sensitive, less critical. You would think this includes the loyal opposition holstering their partisan swords, and that anyone peddling fear to foment advantage would be publicly outed and shown the door.
In Washington, however, some see a health scare as an opening to fuel friction and settle scores. Speaker Pelosi said this week the President “doesn’t know what he is talking about.” Her political co-conspirator Chuck Schumer piled on, trying to one-up Trump over who has the bigger budget request. Their pettiness is pathetic even by Washington standards.
Meanwhile, the president called on both to join America’s team over their own by offering less hyperbole and more hope. Time will tell whether either Pelosi or Schumer get it or choose to continue gushing the kind of crude gauche designed to tear us apart.
The president also used his bully pulpit to call out certain members of the press who were more determined to embarrass him with gotcha questions than enlighten the public with information they need to stay safe. One member of the press set out to demean the president over his comment that nothing about the spread of Covid-19 is “inevitable.” Trump countered no one knows, but that we will be prepared, whatever comes. Another asked why no one was proclaimed the coronavirus “czar,” as if a title confers confidence or wisdom. Then there was the intemperate inquisitor who skewered the president over a travel ban that now appears to have saved American lives; that press flack should have known better than to go there.
As a Floridian who understands the horrifying force of hurricanes, I witnessed how effectively Jeb Bush (and more recently Rick Scott) measured up when the moment was upon them. Ever-present before, during, and long after the winds had passed, Bush and Scott informed, re-informed, and reinforced the public. They looked us in the eye and said that by banding together no force of nature would ever get the better of us. It’s akin to a parent telling their children not to worry, that they’re safe, that all will be well.
This was real time leadership at its best.
The President and his team are prepared to do the same…with a grateful nation set to rally behind them.
Adam Goodman is an award-winning national Republican media strategist who has advised Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Jeb Bush. He is the first Edward R. Murrow Senior Fellow at Tufts University. Follow him on Twitter: @adamgoodman3


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--FACT CHECK: Did Barack Obama Say, ‘The American Dream Is To Be Donald Trump’?

An image shared on Facebook claims former President Barack Obama once said , “ The American dream is to be Donald Trump.
” Obama did make a reference to Trump in a 1991 paper but at no point did he make the statement attributed to him in the Facebook post .
The quote has cropped up online over the past few years , with this particular post claiming that Obama made the statement equating the American Dream to Trump in 1991 .
( RELATED : Did Obama ’ s Portrait Fall Off The Wall During The Unveiling Of Trump ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) But there ’ s no evidence that Obama ever said or wrote the exact statement attributed to him in the Facebook post .
In fact , an internet search revealed that credible online sources have reported on the quote in order to debunk it .
The former president and schoolmate Robert Fisher did co-write a paper for a Harvard Law class in April 1991 that mentions Trump .
An excerpt from that unpublished paper appeared in author David Garrow ’ s 2017 book “ Rising Star : The Making of Barack Obama.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Obama and Fisher ’ s unpublished paper , per The Hill : [ Americans have ] a continuing normative commitment to the ideals of individual freedom and mobility , values that extend beyond the issue of race in the American mind .
The depth of this commitment may be summarily dismissed as the unfounded optimism of the average American – I may not be Donald Trump now , but just you wait ; if I don ’ t make it , my children will .
The reference to Trump , Snopes noted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American dream but rather an example of the “ unfounded optimism of the average American.
” The paper overall argued black Americans should “ shift away from rights rhetoric and toward the language of opportunity , ” according to Snopes .

An image shared on Facebook claims former President Barack Obama once said, “The American dream is to be Donald Trump.”
Verdict: False
Obama did make a reference to Trump in a 1991 paper but at no point did he make the statement attributed to him in the Facebook post.
Fact Check:
The quote has cropped up online over the past few years, with this particular post claiming that Obama made the statement equating the American Dream to Trump in 1991. (RELATED: Did Obama’s Portrait Fall Off The Wall During The Unveiling Of Trump’s Portrait At The Colorado Capitol?)
But there’s no evidence that Obama ever said or wrote the exact statement attributed to him in the Facebook post. In fact, an internet search revealed that credible online sources have reported on the quote in order to debunk it.
The former president and schoolmate Robert Fisher did co-write a paper for a Harvard Law class in April 1991 that mentions Trump. An excerpt from that unpublished paper appeared in author David Garrow’s 2017 book “Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama.”
Here’s the relevant excerpt from Obama and Fisher’s unpublished paper, per The Hill:
[Americans have] a continuing normative commitment to the ideals of individual freedom and mobility, values that extend beyond the issue of race in the American mind. The depth of this commitment may be summarily dismissed as the unfounded optimism of the average American – I may not be Donald Trump now, but just you wait; if I don’t make it, my children will.
The reference to Trump, Snopes noted, was not an example of the American dream but rather an example of the “unfounded optimism of the average American.” The paper overall argued black Americans should “shift away from rights rhetoric and toward the language of opportunity,” according to Snopes.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--All The Ways Bloomberg Is Trying To Buy The Presidency

Billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has shot up in the polls since he announced his presidential campaign last November .
Bloomberg spent more than $ 188 million in the last quarter of 2019 , with billions more in his war chest .
Many of the other democratic candidates have called him out for allegedly trying to use his vast wealth to buy up support and endorsements .
( RELATED : Bloomberg Says He ‘ Bought ’ The Democratic House Majority ) In this week ’ s episode of Pod and Country , Lisa Smiley breaks down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buy the Democratic nomination for president .
She analyzes his policies and his highly contentious past comments on the stop-and-frisk policy , China , women and the elderly .
With less than stellar debate performances , however , it ’ s unclear whether his billions will be enough to take down frontrunner Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
Pod & Country is a weekly show produced by the Daily Caller .
Host Lisa Smiley seeks to enlighten people who want to think deeper about what ’ s happening in America .
She goes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ political and moral ideas driving the day ’ s biggest stories .
NOW CHECK OUT some of Lisa ’ s recent videos below : Pod & Country Episode 1 : Should The US Be More Involved In The Hong Kong Protests ?
Pod & Country Episode 2 : Is Kanye ’ s Turn To Christianity Good For America ?
Pod & Country Episode 3 : Ex-Californian Explains Why Texas Is A Better State Pod & Country Episode 4 : Are The Democrats Too Far Left For Obama ?
Pod & Country Episode 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democrats Overturning Gun Rights In Virginia Why Asians Should Leave The Democratic Party Top Reasons To Vote Trump In 2020 : According To An Asian Immigrant

Billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has shot up in the polls since he announced his presidential campaign last November.
Bloomberg spent more than $188 million in the last quarter of 2019, with billions more in his war chest. Many of the other democratic candidates have called him out for allegedly trying to use his vast wealth to buy up support and endorsements. (RELATED: Bloomberg Says He ‘Bought’ The Democratic House Majority)
In this week’s episode of Pod and Country, Lisa Smiley breaks down all the ways Bloomberg is trying to buy the Democratic nomination for president. She analyzes his policies and his highly contentious past comments on the stop-and-frisk policy, China, women and the elderly. With less than stellar debate performances, however, it’s unclear whether his billions will be enough to take down frontrunner Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Pod & Country is a weekly show produced by the Daily Caller. Host Lisa Smiley seeks to enlighten people who want to think deeper about what’s happening in America. She goes beyond the typical headlines to discuss the political and moral ideas driving the day’s biggest stories.
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Pod & Country Episode 1: Should The US Be More Involved In The Hong Kong Protests?
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Pod & Country Episode 4: Are The Democrats Too Far Left For Obama?
Pod & Country Episode 5: The Democratic Party’s Diversity Problem
Pod & Country Episode 6: Everything You Need To Know About Democrats Overturning Gun Rights In Virginia
Why Asians Should Leave The Democratic Party
Top Reasons To Vote Trump In 2020: According To An Asian Immigrant


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Jalen Hurts Runs A 4.59 40-Yard Dash At The NFL Combine, Throws The Ball At A High Level

The former Alabama and Oklahoma star quarterback got things cooking during the 40-yard dash , and ran a 4.59 on his second attempt !
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can watch his impressive run below .
Outside of his insanely impressive ’ 40 ’ time for a quarterback , Hurts threw the ball at a high level .
Can we once and for all end the discussion about whether or not Jalen Hurts can play quarterback in the NFL ?
It ’ s honestly just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point .
Anybody who thinks Hurts can ’ t play quarterback just hasn ’ t done their homework .
He might not be a traditional pocket passer , but he ’ s a much better passer than people give him credit for .
He ’ s a substantially better passer than a lot of people seem to think .
On top of that , any deficiencies he might have in the passing game are made up in spades with what he can do with his feet .
The man is a freak of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaks loose .
I can ’ t wait to see the team that pulls the trigger on Hurts .
They ’ re going to get a hell of a player and an even better person .

Jalen Hurts had a very impressive NFL combine performance Thursday.
The former Alabama and Oklahoma star quarterback got things cooking during the 40-yard dash, and ran a 4.59 on his second attempt! (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can watch his impressive run below.
Outside of his insanely impressive ’40’ time for a quarterback, Hurts threw the ball at a high level.
Can we once and for all end the discussion about whether or not Jalen Hurts can play quarterback in the NFL?
It’s honestly just a lazy discussion to have at this point. Anybody who thinks Hurts can’t play quarterback just hasn’t done their homework.
He might not be a traditional pocket passer, but he’s a much better passer than people give him credit for. He’s a substantially better passer than a lot of people seem to think.
On top of that, any deficiencies he might have in the passing game are made up in spades with what he can do with his feet.
The man is a freak of nature and can improvise when all hell breaks loose.
I can’t wait to see the team that pulls the trigger on Hurts. They’re going to get a hell of a player and an even better person.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Crowd Chants ‘Four More Years’ As Trump Is Introduced At Black History Month Event

President Donald Trump was introduced at a Black History Month reception Thursday in Washington , D.C. to chants of “ Four more years ” from the crowd .
“ We love you and thank you very much everybody , ” a smiling Trump declared .
Later , at a roundtable discussion with Trump-supporting and conservative black notables , the president was informed that he was “ the first black president , ” a title that has been applied to former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama .
“ Mr .
President , I don ’ t mean to interrupt , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this because it ’ s Black History Month : man , you the first black president , ” former NFL player Jack Brewer told Trump , according to RealClear Politics .
“ Still president of the United States , absolutely , ” social media stars Diamond & Silk added .
( RELATED : Van Jones Tells Democrats To ‘ Wake Up ’ : Trump Is ‘ Causing Us Problems ’ With the Black Vote ) Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott recently predicted that Trump could attract as much as 15 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will see a 50 % increase in his African-American support .
It will go from 8 % in 2016 to a minimum of 12 % in 2020 .
He may even get to 15 % of the African-American vote , ” Scott said on Fox News , noting that the president isn ’ t just “ talking a good game ; he is walking a good game.
” ( RELATED : Reuters Poll : Black Male Approval Of Trump Doubles In One Week ) Some black Democrats have dismissed Trump ’ s appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t made any real economic difference .
House Majority Whip and Democratic South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn actually suggested that black unemployment was lowest “ during slavery.
” Trump frequently cites data indicating that black Americans are experiencing historically low levels of unemployment .
Improved economic conditions may account for or partially contribute to the results of a Gallup poll released at the end of January that indicated a 14 % increase in Americans who are “ satisfied ” with race relations .

President Donald Trump was introduced at a Black History Month reception Thursday in Washington, D.C. to chants of “Four more years” from the crowd.
“We love you and thank you very much everybody,” a smiling Trump declared.
Later, at a roundtable discussion with Trump-supporting and conservative black notables, the president was informed that he was “the first black president,” a title that has been applied to former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
“Mr. President, I don’t mean to interrupt, but I’ve got to say this because it’s Black History Month: man, you the first black president,” former NFL player Jack Brewer told Trump, according to RealClear Politics.
“Still president of the United States, absolutely,” social media stars Diamond & Silk added. (RELATED: Van Jones Tells Democrats To ‘Wake Up’: Trump Is ‘Causing Us Problems’ With the Black Vote)
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott recently predicted that Trump could attract as much as 15% of the black vote.
“President Trump will see a 50% increase in his African-American support. It will go from 8% in 2016 to a minimum of 12% in 2020. He may even get to 15% of the African-American vote,” Scott said on Fox News, noting that the president isn’t just “talking a good game; he is walking a good game.” (RELATED: Reuters Poll: Black Male Approval Of Trump Doubles In One Week)
Some black Democrats have dismissed Trump’s appeal to black voters, insisting he hasn’t made any real economic difference. House Majority Whip and Democratic South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn actually suggested that black unemployment was lowest “during slavery.”
Trump frequently cites data indicating that black Americans are experiencing historically low levels of unemployment. Improved economic conditions may account for or partially contribute to the results of a Gallup poll released at the end of January that indicated a 14% increase in Americans who are “satisfied” with race relations.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--New Orleans Saints Haven’t Started Talks On New Contract With Drew Brees, Want To Get It Done By Mar

New Orleans Saints Haven’t Started Talks On New Contract With Drew Brees, Want To Get It Done By March 18

The New Orleans Saints haven ’ t started contract talks with Drew Brees , but there ’ s no reason to be concerned .
According to Katherine Terrell , general manager Mickey Loomis said no talks have taken place yet , but the goal is to get the deal done by March 18 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I know some people might want to freak out because a deal isn ’ t done yet between the Saints and Brees .
There ’ s no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s really not a big deal at all that the two sides haven ’ t reached an agreement yet .
Brees is returning for another season , and he won ’ t play for any team other than the Saints .
A deal will 100 % get done in a timely manner , Brees will get paid , the Saints will get him whatever help they can and New Orleans will have another solid season .
Anybody who thinks New Orleans will botch this situation is kidding themselves .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you ’ re a fan of the Saints , I can promise you everything will be okay .

The New Orleans Saints haven’t started contract talks with Drew Brees, but there’s no reason to be concerned.
According to Katherine Terrell, general manager Mickey Loomis said no talks have taken place yet, but the goal is to get the deal done by March 18. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Mickey Loomis said no talks have happened with Drew Brees camp yet but the goal is to get a new deal done before the start of free agency on March 18 — Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) February 27, 2020
I know some people might want to freak out because a deal isn’t done yet between the Saints and Brees. There’s no reason to be concerned at all.
It’s really not a big deal at all that the two sides haven’t reached an agreement yet. Brees is returning for another season, and he won’t play for any team other than the Saints.
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A deal will 100% get done in a timely manner, Brees will get paid, the Saints will get him whatever help they can and New Orleans will have another solid season.
Anybody who thinks New Orleans will botch this situation is kidding themselves. There’s zero chance of that happening.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Orleans Saints (@saints) on Jan 15, 2020 at 3:10pm PST
If you’re a fan of the Saints, I can promise you everything will be okay.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Jerry Jones Says He Thinks About Bringing Dez Bryant Back While In The Shower

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apparently is having some thoughts about bringing Dez Bryant back .
Bryant hasn ’ t been shy about the fact he wants to play for the Cowboys again .
He hasn ’ t played a snap of football since leaving the team .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Jones isn ’ t ruling it out .
According to Jon Machota , Jones said he ’ s “ been thinking about it a lot in the shower.
” This right here is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nobody in NFL ownership knows how to dominate a news cycle like he does .
Bryant is out here talking about returning , and Jones responds by dropping a line about thinking about it in the shower .
Naturally , it ’ s been dominating the headlines ever since .
Say whatever you want about Jerry Jones , but there ’ s no doubt the man knows how to move the needle .
Will Bryant return to the Cowboys ?
Almost certainly not , but that doesn ’ t matter .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ managed to steal the news cycle during the NFL combine .
The man is a master of drawing attention to his team , and that ’ s why he ’ s such an influential NFL owner .

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones apparently is having some thoughts about bringing Dez Bryant back.
Bryant hasn’t been shy about the fact he wants to play for the Cowboys again. He hasn’t played a snap of football since leaving the team. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Jones isn’t ruling it out. According to Jon Machota, Jones said he’s “been thinking about it a lot in the shower.”
Jerry Jones on a possible Dez Bryant return: “I haven’t talked to Dez, but I have been thinking about it a lot in the shower. I’m thinking about it.” — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) February 27, 2020
This right here is why Jerry Jones is the absolute best. Nobody in NFL ownership knows how to dominate a news cycle like he does.
Bryant is out here talking about returning, and Jones responds by dropping a line about thinking about it in the shower.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dez Bryant (@dezbryant) on Feb 27, 2020 at 1:11pm PST
Naturally, it’s been dominating the headlines ever since. Say whatever you want about Jerry Jones, but there’s no doubt the man knows how to move the needle.
Will Bryant return to the Cowboys? Almost certainly not, but that doesn’t matter. All that matters is Jones has once again managed to steal the news cycle during the NFL combine.
The man is a master of drawing attention to his team, and that’s why he’s such an influential NFL owner.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Chase Young Says He’s ‘The Best Player In The Draft,’ Argues It Shows On His ‘Tape’

Former Ohio State star Chase Young thinks he ’ s the best prospect in the NFL draft .
Young was a superstar defensive end for the Buckeyes this past season , and terrorized offenses all year .
Now , he ’ ll likely be the number two pick to the Washington Redskins .
But he thinks he ’ s the best overall option on the table .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I definitely think I ’ m the best player in the draft .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can look at every game , I think I showed [ it ] .
I think I put my best foot forward this year .
… I think I bring a lot to the table , the whole package as a defensive end , ” Young told the media when discussing his talents , according to ESPN .
Despite the fact that I hate Ohio State with every piece of my soul , I actually agree with Young that he ’ s the best overall player in the draft .
Quarterbacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because they touch the ball every play they ’ re on the field , but Young is the best player in the draft .
I watched a lot of Ohio State football , and I watched the Buckeyes play Wisconsin twice .
Unfortunately , Young isn ’ t kidding when he says you can just go look at the tape .
The tape of Young this past season is nothing short of terrifying for anybody other than OSU fans .
The man was unstoppable .
It didn ’ t matter if he got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rushes the quarterback , it feels like disaster is just one moment away .
His first game against Wisconsin was one of the most dominating performances I ’ ve ever seen in my life in a college football game .
Again , I say that as somebody who hates OSU , but it ’ s just true .
The Redskins should absolutely take him .
He ’ s a star and he ’ s going to be a great NFL player .

Former Ohio State star Chase Young thinks he’s the best prospect in the NFL draft.
Young was a superstar defensive end for the Buckeyes this past season, and terrorized offenses all year. Now, he’ll likely be the number two pick to the Washington Redskins. But he thinks he’s the best overall option on the table. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chase Young (@chaseyoung_) on Dec 25, 2019 at 4:24pm PST
“I definitely think I’m the best player in the draft. I think I showed on my tape, you can look at every game, I think I showed [it]. I think I put my best foot forward this year. … I think I bring a lot to the table, the whole package as a defensive end,” Young told the media when discussing his talents, according to ESPN.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chase Young (@chaseyoung_) on Dec 14, 2019 at 11:41am PST
Despite the fact that I hate Ohio State with every piece of my soul, I actually agree with Young that he’s the best overall player in the draft.
Quarterbacks make the most impact on the game because they touch the ball every play they’re on the field, but Young is the best player in the draft.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chase Young (@chaseyoung_) on Oct 18, 2019 at 11:31am PDT
I watched a lot of Ohio State football, and I watched the Buckeyes play Wisconsin twice. Unfortunately, Young isn’t kidding when he says you can just go look at the tape.
The tape of Young this past season is nothing short of terrifying for anybody other than OSU fans. The man was unstoppable.
It didn’t matter if he got double-teamed or not. Every time he rushes the quarterback, it feels like disaster is just one moment away.
His first game against Wisconsin was one of the most dominating performances I’ve ever seen in my life in a college football game.
Again, I say that as somebody who hates OSU, but it’s just true.
The Redskins should absolutely take him. He’s a star and he’s going to be a great NFL player.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Indiana Coach Archie Miller Yells At Assistant Bruiser Flint During Loss To Purdue

Indiana basketball coach Archie Miller got into a heated yelling match with assistant Bruiser Flint during a Thursday night loss to Purdue .
With the Hoosiers down by 16 in the second half to the Boilermakers , Miller and Flint lost it on each other .
It ’ s not clear what caused the argument , but it ’ s crystal clear both men are absolutely irate .
Watch the intense yelling match below .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You know things aren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of his assistants are just screaming at each other in public .
As somebody who has worked in college basketball , I can tell you from firsthand experience that disagreements between the head coach and assistants happen all the time .
I ’ ve seen several yelling matches , but they happen behind closed doors or in practice .
They don ’ t happen in public view during a game .
Of course , tensions are always higher when you ’ re fighting for your tournament life .
Right now , Indiana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life support .
In sports , winning solves everything , and losing amplifies everything .
Getting your butt kicked by your instate opponent is just adding insult to injury .
Miller and Indiana better figure it out soon or they ’ ll be bound for the NIT .

Indiana basketball coach Archie Miller got into a heated yelling match with assistant Bruiser Flint during a Thursday night loss to Purdue.
With the Hoosiers down by 16 in the second half to the Boilermakers, Miller and Flint lost it on each other.
It’s not clear what caused the argument, but it’s crystal clear both men are absolutely irate. Watch the intense yelling match below. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Things seem to be going well on the @IndianaMBB bench… pic.twitter.com/pOE7KXhO57 — Nick Yeoman (@NYeoman) February 28, 2020
You know things aren’t going well when the head coach and one of his assistants are just screaming at each other in public.
As somebody who has worked in college basketball, I can tell you from firsthand experience that disagreements between the head coach and assistants happen all the time.
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I’ve seen several yelling matches, but they happen behind closed doors or in practice. They don’t happen in public view during a game.
Of course, tensions are always higher when you’re fighting for your tournament life. Right now, Indiana’s March Madness hopes are on life support.
In sports, winning solves everything, and losing amplifies everything. Getting your butt kicked by your instate opponent is just adding insult to injury.
Miller and Indiana better figure it out soon or they’ll be bound for the NIT.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Baker Mayfield Says He Needs To Have ‘A Better Weight’ Next Season, Won’t Reveal How Much He Weighs

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield thinks he needs to get into better shape for the 2020 season .
Mayfield and the Browns suffered a horrific 2019 campaign after entering the season with expectations through the roof .
The young quarterback is focused on getting better , and his weight will play a role in that .
“ It is a better weight .
I feel like I cleaned my diet up .
Just being able to treat this offseason and come in to this year not having to do combine training and be able to focus on football related things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s website when discussing his weight .
“ I feel good .
As long as I am still able to move around , if I can add a little muscle mass to protect myself , that is good.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) When asked how much he weighs , Mayfield declined to reveal the answer .
I won ’ t post them here , but there are photos out there of what Mayfield looks like standing shirtless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks like a guy that you pulled out of your local bar .
He doesn ’ t look anything like any elite athlete or football star .
Honestly , Mayfield could get into much better shape , but that won ’ t fix everything .
Mayfield needs an attitude readjustment more than anything .
That might sound harsh , but it ’ s true .
He behaves like his fingers are loaded with Super Bowl rings .
If losing weight and toning up is a sign he ’ s taking the game more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good sign .
I ’ ll withhold judgement until I see some actual results .

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield thinks he needs to get into better shape for the 2020 season.
Mayfield and the Browns suffered a horrific 2019 campaign after entering the season with expectations through the roof. The young quarterback is focused on getting better, and his weight will play a role in that.
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“It is a better weight. I feel like I cleaned my diet up. Just being able to treat this offseason and come in to this year not having to do combine training and be able to focus on football related things,” Mayfield told the team’s website when discussing his weight. “I feel good. As long as I am still able to move around, if I can add a little muscle mass to protect myself, that is good.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
When asked how much he weighs, Mayfield declined to reveal the answer.
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I won’t post them here, but there are photos out there of what Mayfield looks like standing shirtless next to other star athletes.
He looks like a guy that you pulled out of your local bar. He doesn’t look anything like any elite athlete or football star.
Honestly, Mayfield could get into much better shape, but that won’t fix everything.
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Mayfield needs an attitude readjustment more than anything. That might sound harsh, but it’s true. He behaves like his fingers are loaded with Super Bowl rings.
In reality, he hasn’t won a single important game.
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If losing weight and toning up is a sign he’s taking the game more seriously, then it’s a good sign. I’ll withhold judgement until I see some actual results.


thedailycaller--2020-02-29--FACT CHECK: Did Henry Kissinger Declare Trump ‘The One True Leader In World Affairs’?

A viral Facebook post claims former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said , among other favorable statements , that President Donald Trump “ is the one true leader in world affairs and he is forcing policy changes that put America first.
” While the post features two legitimate Kissinger quotes , it includes several others that there are no records of him ever saying .
A spokesman for Kissinger confirmed that the three dubious quotes are “ entirely fictitious.
” Only two of the quotes attributed to Kissinger in the post , which features a long block of text and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ genuine .
They come from a December 2016 “ Face The Nation ” interview in which Kissinger discussed the foreign policy implication of Trump ’ s presidency .
“ Donald Trump is a phenomenon that foreign countries haven ’ t seen , ” Kissinger said in the interview – and the post accurately quotes .
( RELATED : Did Henry Kissinger Say ‘ Forcible Vaccination ’ Would Lead To ‘ Extermination Services ’ ? )
It also more or less accurately quotes the former secretary of state as saying , “ One , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outgoing president basically withdrew America from international politics , so that they had to make their own assessment of their necessities and , secondly , that here is a new president who is asking a lot of unfamiliar questions.
” But the other three quotes about “ eight years of tyranny , ” Trump being “ the one true leader ” and there being “ not a single thing wrong with him ” do not appear anywhere in that interview transcript or elsewhere .
Jessica LePorin , a spokesperson for Kissinger , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caller News Foundation that those quotes were “ entirely fictitious.
” Kissinger has met with Trump a number of times to discuss foreign policy and spoken publicly about the president on occasion , according to media reports .
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A viral Facebook post claims former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said, among other favorable statements, that President Donald Trump “is the one true leader in world affairs and he is forcing policy changes that put America first.”
Verdict: False
While the post features two legitimate Kissinger quotes, it includes several others that there are no records of him ever saying. A spokesman for Kissinger confirmed that the three dubious quotes are “entirely fictitious.”
Fact Check:
Only two of the quotes attributed to Kissinger in the post, which features a long block of text and several dubious quotes, appear to be genuine. They come from a December 2016 “Face The Nation” interview in which Kissinger discussed the foreign policy implication of Trump’s presidency.
“Donald Trump is a phenomenon that foreign countries haven’t seen,” Kissinger said in the interview – and the post accurately quotes. (RELATED: Did Henry Kissinger Say ‘Forcible Vaccination’ Would Lead To ‘Extermination Services’?)
It also more or less accurately quotes the former secretary of state as saying, “One, their perception that the previous president or the outgoing president basically withdrew America from international politics, so that they had to make their own assessment of their necessities and, secondly, that here is a new president who is asking a lot of unfamiliar questions.”
But the other three quotes about “eight years of tyranny,” Trump being “the one true leader” and there being “not a single thing wrong with him” do not appear anywhere in that interview transcript or elsewhere. Jessica LePorin, a spokesperson for Kissinger, confirmed in an email to the Daily Caller News Foundation that those quotes were “entirely fictitious.”
Kissinger has met with Trump a number of times to discuss foreign policy and spoken publicly about the president on occasion, according to media reports.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Trump To Nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe To Be Director Of National Intelligence

President Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence , months after the Texas Republican withdrew his name from consideration for the post .
If confirmed by the Senate , Ratcliffe will take over from Amb .
Richard Grenell , who Trump appointed acting director of national intelligence earlier this month .
As a member of the House Judiciary and House Intelligence Committees , Ratcliffe has been one of the leading Republicans behind the push to release information related to the FBI ’ s investigation of the Trump campaign .
That GOP-led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ general ’ s ( IG ) probe , which found that the FBI misled the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in order to obtain spy warrants against Carter Page , a former Trump campaign aide .
( RELATED : John Ratcliffe : Trump Isn ’ t Above The Law , ‘ But He Damn Sure Isn ’ t Below It ’ ) Trump said in his announcement that Ratcliffe wanted to wait until the release of the IG report to take over as intelligence director .
“ Would have completed process earlier , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Report was finished .
John is an outstanding man of great talent !
” Trump said on Twitter .
Trump withdrew Ratcliffe ’ s nomination on Aug. 2 as Democrats complained that the Republican lawmaker did not have enough intelligence experience to handle the job .
Ratcliffe , a former federal prosecutor , had served at that time for six months on the House Intelligence panel .
Ratcliffe played a prominent role on that committee during impeachment hearings against Trump .
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President Donald Trump said Friday he will nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence, months after the Texas Republican withdrew his name from consideration for the post.
If confirmed by the Senate, Ratcliffe will take over from Amb. Richard Grenell, who Trump appointed acting director of national intelligence earlier this month.
As a member of the House Judiciary and House Intelligence Committees, Ratcliffe has been one of the leading Republicans behind the push to release information related to the FBI’s investigation of the Trump campaign.
That GOP-led effort led to a Justice Department inspector general’s (IG) probe, which found that the FBI misled the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in order to obtain spy warrants against Carter Page, a former Trump campaign aide. (RELATED: John Ratcliffe: Trump Isn’t Above The Law, ‘But He Damn Sure Isn’t Below It’)
Trump said in his announcement that Ratcliffe wanted to wait until the release of the IG report to take over as intelligence director.
“Would have completed process earlier, but John wanted to wait until after IG Report was finished. John is an outstanding man of great talent!” Trump said on Twitter.
I am pleased to announce the nomination of @RepRatcliffe (Congressman John Ratcliffe) to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Would have completed process earlier, but John wanted to wait until after IG Report was finished. John is an outstanding man of great talent! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 28, 2020
Trump withdrew Ratcliffe’s nomination on Aug. 2 as Democrats complained that the Republican lawmaker did not have enough intelligence experience to handle the job. Ratcliffe, a former federal prosecutor, had served at that time for six months on the House Intelligence panel.
Ratcliffe played a prominent role on that committee during impeachment hearings against Trump.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Jared Kushner Divests From Real Estate Investment Company He Started In 2014

Jared Kushner , Special Advisor and son-in-law to President Donald Trump , has divested his shares in Cadre , the real estate investment company he co-founded in 2014 .
Kushner transferred his shares , reported by Bloomberg News Friday to be valued between $ 25 and $ 50 million , to a blind trust which then sold it back to Cadre .
The sale comes after a November 2019 investigation uncovered that the Japanese investment fund SoftBank sought to acquire Cadre back in 2018 .
Kushner refused SoftBank ’ s buyout offer , which eventually scuttled the acquisition , over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ firm would give the appearance of leveraging a White House position to enrich himself , persons familiar with the sale tell Daily Caller .
( RELATED : Kushner Spearheads Trump ’ s Israel-Palestinian Peace Deal Proposal ) One source added that selling just as Trump ’ s re-election campaign kicks into full gear shows that Kushner fully intends to remain in the White House as long as Trump does .
Though Trump has received some criticism for not totally divesting himself from his various business ventures , Kushner ’ s lawyer Abbe Lowell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ when appropriate.
” “ When Cadre , with which Mr. Kushner has not been involved for over 3 years , decided to pursue opportunities that could unknowingly to Mr. Kushner become future conflicts , he took the guidance of White House Counsel and the Office of Government Ethics and put in place a blind divestment process , ” Lowell said .
“ This is the latest example of how seriously he takes this responsibility .
”

Jared Kushner, Special Advisor and son-in-law to President Donald Trump, has divested his shares in Cadre, the real estate investment company he co-founded in 2014.
Kushner transferred his shares, reported by Bloomberg News Friday to be valued between $25 and $50 million, to a blind trust which then sold it back to Cadre.
The sale comes after a November 2019 investigation uncovered that the Japanese investment fund SoftBank sought to acquire Cadre back in 2018. Kushner refused SoftBank’s buyout offer, which eventually scuttled the acquisition, over fears selling his shares to a foreign firm would give the appearance of leveraging a White House position to enrich himself, persons familiar with the sale tell Daily Caller. (RELATED: Kushner Spearheads Trump’s Israel-Palestinian Peace Deal Proposal)
One source added that selling just as Trump’s re-election campaign kicks into full gear shows that Kushner fully intends to remain in the White House as long as Trump does.
Though Trump has received some criticism for not totally divesting himself from his various business ventures, Kushner’s lawyer Abbe Lowell told Bloomberg he has divested his assets “when appropriate.”
“When Cadre, with which Mr. Kushner has not been involved for over 3 years, decided to pursue opportunities that could unknowingly to Mr. Kushner become future conflicts, he took the guidance of White House Counsel and the Office of Government Ethics and put in place a blind divestment process,” Lowell said. “This is the latest example of how seriously he takes this responsibility.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--‘I Think Their Instincts Are Absolutely Right’: Helen Mirren Supports Meghan Markle And Harry’s Exit

Superstar Helen Mirren one-hundred percent supports Meghan Markle and Harry ’ s decision to step away from their royal duties and no longer be “ working members of the royal family.
” “ I think their instincts are absolutely right , and I applaud them for it , ” the 74-year-old actress told Variety magazine in a piece published Thursday .
“ Hugely actually .
Of course , it is complicated.
” ( RELATED : Report : Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton ’ s Alleged Feud Really Between Prince Harry And Prince William ) “ Meghan Markle was a fantastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , did everything right , was gracious , was sweet natured , and seemed to be … Wow , ” she added .
“ What a lovely addition .
Didn ’ t seem to be neurotic … ” ( RELATED : Report : Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Plan To Have At Least One More Child ) Mirren continued , “ So , I think it is a loss in a way , but at the same time I think their instincts are absolutely correct .
And I think it will all , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tabloid pearl-clutchers will get over their trauma at not having someone to attack all the time.
” “ They ’ ll find another victim … probably me , ” the Oscar winning actress replied with a laugh .
It all comes following reports earlier in the week in which the royal shared that there was no need to introduce him as Prince Harry , just Harry was fine .
“ He ’ s [ Duke of Cambridge ] made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the man formerly known as Prince Harry took the stage , per Page Six .
“ So ladies and gentlemen , please give a big , warm Scottish welcome to Harry , ” the announcer added .
It is unclear if the comment was all part of Harry distancing himself from the royal family amid news last month that he and his wife Meghan Markle were stepping down from their royal duties .
Or if it was a gently jab at the monarchy , amid reports recently that Queen Elizabeth II has banned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Sussex Royal ” going forward at the end of them serving as senior members of the family effective Spring 2020 .
As previously reported , the royal couple made headlines last month when they announced plans to step away from their royal roles and become “ financially independent.
” Shortly after , the queen issued a statement releasing Harry and Markle of their duties , stating that they are “ no longer working members of the Royal Family .
”

Superstar Helen Mirren one-hundred percent supports Meghan Markle and Harry’s decision to step away from their royal duties and no longer be “working members of the royal family.”
“I think their instincts are absolutely right, and I applaud them for it,” the 74-year-old actress told Variety magazine in a piece published Thursday. “Hugely actually. Of course, it is complicated.” (RELATED: Report: Meghan Markle And Kate Middleton’s Alleged Feud Really Between Prince Harry And Prince William)
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“Meghan Markle was a fantastic addition to the royal family – charming, did everything right, was gracious, was sweet natured, and seemed to be … Wow,” she added. “What a lovely addition. Didn’t seem to be neurotic …” (RELATED: Report: Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Plan To Have At Least One More Child)
Mirren continued, “So, I think it is a loss in a way, but at the same time I think their instincts are absolutely correct. And I think it will all, hopefully, sort itself out, and the tabloid pearl-clutchers will get over their trauma at not having someone to attack all the time.”
“They’ll find another victim … probably me,” the Oscar winning actress replied with a laugh.
It all comes following reports earlier in the week in which the royal shared that there was no need to introduce him as Prince Harry, just Harry was fine.
“He’s [Duke of Cambridge] made it clear that we are all just to call him Harry,” the conference host Ayesha Hazarika shared before the man formerly known as Prince Harry took the stage, per Page Six.
“So ladies and gentlemen, please give a big, warm Scottish welcome to Harry,” the announcer added.
It is unclear if the comment was all part of Harry distancing himself from the royal family amid news last month that he and his wife Meghan Markle were stepping down from their royal duties.
Or if it was a gently jab at the monarchy, amid reports recently that Queen Elizabeth II has banned the royal couple from using their brand “Sussex Royal” going forward at the end of them serving as senior members of the family effective Spring 2020.
As previously reported, the royal couple made headlines last month when they announced plans to step away from their royal roles and become “financially independent.” Shortly after, the queen issued a statement releasing Harry and Markle of their duties, stating that they are “no longer working members of the Royal Family.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Rep. Estes: Second Amendment Is For Defeating Tyranny Not Hunting

Kansas Republican Rep. Ron Estes pulled no punches when describing the purpose of the Second Amendment during a panel discussion at CPAC 2020 on Friday .
“ The primary goal of having a well regulated militia is to make sure we protect ourselves from the government , ” he told his audience , distancing himself from those who support the right to bear arms for solely sporting purposes .
He also outlined “ 3 differents standpoints , ” from which the Second Amendment can be understood .
A person may choose to bear arms for defence against their fellow citizens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tyranny , explained the congressman .
( RELATED : Joe Biden Claims A Whopping 150 Million People Have Been Killed By Guns Since 2007 ) Estes was joined in this position by former Representative Brat who agreed that the Second Amendment “ ain ’ t there for hunting folks , it ’ s there to protect us from tyrannical governments.
” Brat also encouraged gun owners to take a strong stance against politicians like Joe Biden , Bernie Sanders or Michael Bloomberg who advocate confiscation of certain types of guns .
“ Don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somebody ’ s a moderate if somebody says… we won ’ t take all of your guns away just some of them , ” he said .
Panel moderator and political commentator Ben Ferguson agreed with the Congressmen , adding that he fears the weaponization of the state against pro gun advocacy groups like the NRA .
He also shared that he owns a gun store that has been denied services by a local bank , noting that this may emerge as a new tactic employed by those hostile to the Second Amendment @

Kansas Republican Rep. Ron Estes pulled no punches when describing the purpose of the Second Amendment during a panel discussion at CPAC 2020 on Friday.
“The primary goal of having a well regulated militia is to make sure we protect ourselves from the government,” he told his audience, distancing himself from those who support the right to bear arms for solely sporting purposes.
He also outlined “3 differents standpoints,” from which the Second Amendment can be understood. A person may choose to bear arms for defence against their fellow citizens, for hunting, or to resist tyranny, explained the congressman.
(RELATED: Joe Biden Claims A Whopping 150 Million People Have Been Killed By Guns Since 2007) Estes was joined in this position by former Representative Brat who agreed that the Second Amendment “ain’t there for hunting folks, it’s there to protect us from tyrannical governments.”
Brat also encouraged gun owners to take a strong stance against politicians like Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders or Michael Bloomberg who advocate confiscation of certain types of guns. “Don’t think for a minute that somebody’s a moderate if somebody says… we won’t take all of your guns away just some of them,” he said.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Police Evacuate Historic Paris Train Station After Fire Deliberately Set Nearby

The historic Gare de Lyon train station in Paris was evacuated after an individual or group of people deliberately set fire to scooters parked outside on Friday .
The fire was set by people protesting singer Fally Ipupa ’ s concert , who they accused of being too close to the Congolese government , the BBC reported .
Police had banned protests against the concert earlier in the day , citing a “ tense political context , ” according to the BBC .
Due to close ties that some musicians have with the political elite of the Congo , many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in some cases , tried to physically assault any musician that visited Europe from the Congo , the BBC reported .
Ipupa is the first Congolese artist to perform in Europe in nearly a decade .
Ipupa was scheduled to perform at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris .
( RELATED : Here ’ s What We Know About The Notre Dame Fire ) Clashes broke out between protestors and concert goers , and protestors are accused of setting a row of parked scooters and motorcycles near the historic Gare de Lyon train station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people had been arrested in connection with the incident , and added that the fire was set deliberately , NBC News reported .
The fire took nine hours to extinguish , destroyed a spire and spread to one of its two rectangular towers , according to NBC News .
At one point , the station ’ s landmark clock tower was engulfed in smoke , USA Today reported .
The Gare de Lyon was built for the World Exposition of 1900 , the same exhibition that had featured what is today the universally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is considered a relic of the Belle Époque era .

The historic Gare de Lyon train station in Paris was evacuated after an individual or group of people deliberately set fire to scooters parked outside on Friday.
The fire was set by people protesting singer Fally Ipupa’s concert, who they accused of being too close to the Congolese government, the BBC reported. Police had banned protests against the concert earlier in the day, citing a “tense political context,” according to the BBC.
BREAKING: Fire erupts at train station in central Paris pic.twitter.com/HVSIHXhgrs — BNO News (@BNONews) February 28, 2020
Due to close ties that some musicians have with the political elite of the Congo, many in the Congolese diaspora have protested or in some cases, tried to physically assault any musician that visited Europe from the Congo, the BBC reported. Ipupa is the first Congolese artist to perform in Europe in nearly a decade. Ipupa was scheduled to perform at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris. (RELATED: Here’s What We Know About The Notre Dame Fire)
Clashes broke out between protestors and concert goers, and protestors are accused of setting a row of parked scooters and motorcycles near the historic Gare de Lyon train station aflame. Police later tweeted that 30 people had been arrested in connection with the incident, and added that the fire was set deliberately, NBC News reported.
The fire took nine hours to extinguish, destroyed a spire and spread to one of its two rectangular towers, according to NBC News. At one point, the station’s landmark clock tower was engulfed in smoke, USA Today reported.
The Gare de Lyon was built for the World Exposition of 1900, the same exhibition that had featured what is today the universally recognized Eiffel Tower the year prior. It is considered a relic of the Belle Époque era.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--FACT CHECK: Article Claims Africans Have Genetic Resistance To Coronavirus

An article shared on Facebook nearly 900 times claims Africans are genetically resistant to the novel 2019 coronavirus .
Medical experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation that there is no scientific evidence Africans have genetic resistance or immunity to the novel coronavirus .
As the coronavirus , known as COVID-19 , continues to spread , so does misinformation about the disease .
In this case , a viral article claims Africans are genetically resistant to the novel respiratory virus .
The article said that 21-year-old Cameroonian student Kem Senou Pavel Daryl ’ s recovery from COVID-19 helped Chinese doctors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors confirmed that Senou stayed alive because of his blood genetic composition which is mainly found in the genetic composition of subsaharan Africans , ” the article claims .
“ Chinese doctors also said that he remained alive because he had black skin , the antibodies of a black are 3 times stronger , powerful and resistant compare ( sic ) to that of white.
” The 21-year-old student contracted COVID-19 while living in the Chinese city of Jingzhou and suffered from a fever , cough and other flu-like symptoms , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , no scientific evidence suggesting that Africans have a better chance of fighting the coronavirus .
In fact , a medical epidemiologist and a microbiologist debunked the claim in an email to the DCNF .
“ This claim is entirely false , ” Washington State University epidemiologist Isaac Ngere said .
“ No scientific proof that Africans have any immunity to COVID-19 or any coronaviruses.
” ( RELATED : Viral Image Claims Cocaine ‘ Kills ’ The Coronavirus ) Paul Hunter , a microbiologist at the University of East Anglia , called the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less genetically susceptible to the coronavirus “ absolute rubbish.
” “ It is true that in the 2002/2003 SARS epidemic only one case was identified in Africa ( South Africa ) .
Also during the 2009 influenza pandemic Africa suffered less than on other continents , ” said Hunter .
“ However , this is more likely to be because of other geographical factors ( i.e .
generally lower population densities and Africans spend more time out of doors where transmission is less effective than Europeans do , especially in winter ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are down to immunity.
” As of Feb. 27 , the WHO has documented at least two cases of COVID-19 in Africa – one in Egypt and one in Algeria .
Nigeria confirmed its first case of coronavirus and the first in sub-Saharan Africa in Lagos on Feb. 28 , The New York Times reported .
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An article shared on Facebook nearly 900 times claims Africans are genetically resistant to the novel 2019 coronavirus.
Verdict: False
Medical experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation that there is no scientific evidence Africans have genetic resistance or immunity to the novel coronavirus.
Fact Check:
As the coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to spread, so does misinformation about the disease. In this case, a viral article claims Africans are genetically resistant to the novel respiratory virus.
The article said that 21-year-old Cameroonian student Kem Senou Pavel Daryl’s recovery from COVID-19 helped Chinese doctors make the discovery.
“The Chinese doctors confirmed that Senou stayed alive because of his blood genetic composition which is mainly found in the genetic composition of subsaharan Africans,” the article claims. “Chinese doctors also said that he remained alive because he had black skin, the antibodies of a black are 3 times stronger, powerful and resistant compare (sic) to that of white.”
The 21-year-old student contracted COVID-19 while living in the Chinese city of Jingzhou and suffered from a fever, cough and other flu-like symptoms, according to BBC News.
There is, however, no scientific evidence suggesting that Africans have a better chance of fighting the coronavirus. In fact, a medical epidemiologist and a microbiologist debunked the claim in an email to the DCNF.
“This claim is entirely false,” Washington State University epidemiologist Isaac Ngere said. “No scientific proof that Africans have any immunity to COVID-19 or any coronaviruses.” (RELATED: Viral Image Claims Cocaine ‘Kills’ The Coronavirus)
Paul Hunter, a microbiologist at the University of East Anglia, called the article’s claim that Africans are less genetically susceptible to the coronavirus “absolute rubbish.”
“It is true that in the 2002/2003 SARS epidemic only one case was identified in Africa (South Africa). Also during the 2009 influenza pandemic Africa suffered less than on other continents,” said Hunter. “However, this is more likely to be because of other geographical factors (i.e. generally lower population densities and Africans spend more time out of doors where transmission is less effective than Europeans do, especially in winter). No evidence that any of these factors are down to immunity.”
As of Feb. 27, the WHO has documented at least two cases of COVID-19 in Africa – one in Egypt and one in Algeria. Nigeria confirmed its first case of coronavirus and the first in sub-Saharan Africa in Lagos on Feb. 28, The New York Times reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Exclusive: GOP Congressional Candidate And Decedent Of Slaves Rejects Identity Politics

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Caller ’ s Caitlin McFall , Republican congressional candidate for the 7th Congressional District of Texas , Wesley Hunt says , “ I absolutely despise identity politics I hate looking at somebody and just assuming what their political affiliation is going to be based on their gender or the color of their skin.
” “ What I want to do again is shift the conversation from the name calling , xenophobic and racist conversations.
” Hunt is running against freshmen Democratic Rep , Lizzie Fletcher saying , “ What I want to point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has voted with Nancy Pelosi 51 out of 51 times , 100 % of the time.
” “ She ran in this district as a moderate…You can not have a Representative that ’ s going to do whatever Nancy Pelosi wants you to do , when she wants you to do it .
That ’ s not representing this district at all.
” Rep. Fletcher was the first Democrat to take the 7th Congressional District seat since 1967 , when George H. W. Bush took office .
Even though Texas is known for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blue district that houses Houston , will be no small feat .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Bernie Sanders Co-Chair Talks To The Daily Caller : ‘ The Political Elite Has Not Worked For Many People ’ ) The policies that Hunt has been campaigning on are hot button issues for democrats , which include finding a free market solution to affordable healthcare , securing the southern border and focusing on Houston ’ s energy jobs .
“ The biggest message that we can push forward right now is preserving the oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number one thing that we can do.
” Said Hunt .
“ I think that making the argument as being a pro oil and gas , and making sure that we are good stewards of our environment – that ’ s important .
But also understanding that there is a way to do that , and a way that doesn ’ t destroy our economy here in Houston .
And I think a lot of Independents get that because quite frankly , they ’ re involved in some way with the oil and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 7th congressional district in Texas is March 3rd .
Tune in to see what Wesley Hunt has to say about running for congress during this political climate .

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Caller’s Caitlin McFall, Republican congressional candidate for the 7th Congressional District of Texas, Wesley Hunt says, “I absolutely despise identity politics I hate looking at somebody and just assuming what their political affiliation is going to be based on their gender or the color of their skin.”
“What I want to do again is shift the conversation from the name calling, xenophobic and racist conversations.”
Hunt is running against freshmen Democratic Rep, Lizzie Fletcher saying, “What I want to point out about Lizzie Fletcher, is she has voted with Nancy Pelosi 51 out of 51 times, 100% of the time.”
“She ran in this district as a moderate…You cannot have a Representative that’s going to do whatever Nancy Pelosi wants you to do, when she wants you to do it. That’s not representing this district at all.”
Rep. Fletcher was the first Democrat to take the 7th Congressional District seat since 1967, when George H. W. Bush took office.
Even though Texas is known for being a red state, taking back the blue district that houses Houston, will be no small feat. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Bernie Sanders Co-Chair Talks To The Daily Caller: ‘The Political Elite Has Not Worked For Many People’)
The policies that Hunt has been campaigning on are hot button issues for democrats, which include finding a free market solution to affordable healthcare, securing the southern border and focusing on Houston’s energy jobs.
“The biggest message that we can push forward right now is preserving the oil and gas industry, that is the number one thing that we can do.” Said Hunt.
“I think that making the argument as being a pro oil and gas, and making sure that we are good stewards of our environment – that’s important. But also understanding that there is a way to do that, and a way that doesn’t destroy our economy here in Houston. And I think a lot of Independents get that because quite frankly, they’re involved in some way with the oil and gas industry.”
The Republican primary for the 7th congressional district in Texas is March 3rd.
Tune in to see what Wesley Hunt has to say about running for congress during this political climate.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--It’s About Time You Got A New Watch & These 10 Are on Sale Today

These days , all it takes is a quick glance at your phone to see what time it is .
And while the traditional watch may seem outdated in a sense , there ’ s really something to be said about this classic accessory .
No matter what your age , profession or general vibe is , a great watch says a lot about you and is something that truly never goes out of style .
And after seeing these 10 men ’ s watches we found on sale , you ’ ll suddenly find yourself in the market for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just one of those accessories that every man looks great in .
With its coffee-colored band , large black face and gold detailing , this timepiece is incredibly chic and can go with just about anything .
Pair that with its incredibly durable build and you ’ ve got yourself a great watch for everyday wear .
And when you ’ re in the mood for a little change , simply swap out the band for a subtle , new look .
The URI Men ’ s Watch is on sale for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and if you act now , your purchase can help provide clean drinking water to kids in a classroom in Cambodia .
This sleek timepiece is perfect proof that less is more .
With its understated interchangeable navy band and stainless steel case , this classic watch goes just as great with jeans and a T-shirt as it does with your favorite work get-up .
The watch ’ s scratch-proof face with rose gold ion plating encases the ever-dependable Swiss movement , ensuring time will always be on your side .
Get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a cool $ 126.75 down from nearly $ 200 bucks .
Whether you find yourself climbing to the top of a mountain or walking along the beach , even someone as active and free-spirited as you can ’ t afford to lose track of time .
That ’ s why the brilliant minds behind the Seapro watch built a timepiece perfect for men on-the-go , capable of withstanding everything from harsh weather to everyday wear and tear .
This innovative accessory boasts high-grade materials like surgical stainless steel , high-tech synthetic materials , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ words , this watch can handle just about anything .
The Seapro Men ’ s Trooper Watch is nearly 75 % off , making it just under $ 80 bucks .
If you think they don ’ t make watches the way they used to , this watch is out to prove you wrong .
While it boasts the modern technology you expect from an everyday watch , it ’ s carefully crafted to withstand everyday wear and tear just like your favorite classic timepieces .
This watch features Japanese quartz movement underneath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along with stainless steel backing and a band made of alloy .
Whether you ’ re a modern man or love rocking a more clean , classic look , this high-quality watch has got you covered .
The Elevon Gann Bracelet Watch is deeply discounted to just $ 45 bucks , 90 % off its retail price .
You work hard and play hard — and it would sure be nice to find a watch that could keep up with all that .
Meet the Brigade Watch by Seapro , the everyday timepiece @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excursion or night out with the boys that comes your way .
Boasting quartz movement , 10 ATM water resistance , and stainless steel casing , this watch can handle just about anything .
Snag the Seapro Men ’ s Brigade Watch for $ 79.99 down from almost $ 300 bucks .
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The Heritor Automatic Watch from the Hannibal Collection Want a timepiece that tells a story ?
This Heritor Automatic Watch is a treat for the eyes thanks to its genuine leather crocodile-embossed band , brushed stainless steel finish and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch isn ’ t all looks — its water-resistant build and luminous hands and markers make it perfect for everyday wear .
Normally priced at a whopping $ 1,800 bucks , the Heritor Automatic Watches : Hannibal Collection is marked down over 90 % , making it just $ 159.99 .
Perfect for the modern man who appreciates a little bit of vintage flair , this watch gives a humble nod to the coveted flight and timekeeping era .
Perfectly blending timeless details like Japanese quartz movement and genuine leather band and contemporary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a polished alloy case , this watch is perfect for the modern man who appreciates old-school touches .
The Elevon Langley Chronograph Leather Band Watch is just under $ 50 bucks at 87 % off its regular retail price .
You don ’ t keep up with the Joneses — you are the Joneses and you should have a modern timepiece that reflects as such .
This sleekly modern watch features a cool , white leather strap attached to a brushed-finish metal case with a scratch-resistant mineral crystal front .
But the watch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanks to its unique charcoal analog dial with black markers .
We dare you not to turn heads with this thing .
The Simplify “ The 3900 Series ” Men ’ s Quartz Watch is deeply discounted at almost 90 % off , giving it a price tag of just $ 39.99 .
You ’ re a one-of-a-kind , and your watch should reflect that .
Meet the SU men ’ s Watch , a timepiece that ’ s just as stylish and sleek as it is accurate and dependable .
Boasting Swiss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steel case along with its rugged nylon band and large black face with gold detailing , this watch is sure to make a statement .
Whether you ’ re heading to a big office meeting or chilling with the family by the pool , this watch will accent your individuality perfectly .
The SU Men ’ s Watch is 35 % off , making it just $ 126.75 .
Craving a little clean , simplicity in your otherwise crazy life ?
Take a deep breath and appreciate this perfectly understated timepiece that features @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which , to be honest , is really all you need in a good watch .
You ’ ll also appreciate the watch ’ s durable leather band , battery Japanese quartz movement and black analog dial with silver , illuminating hands .
Life may hand you the unexpected but find peace in the fact that your watch is exactly as it should be — a great watch .
At over 80 % off , the Simplify 5600 Series Leather Band Watch is just $ 29.99 .

These days, all it takes is a quick glance at your phone to see what time it is. And while the traditional watch may seem outdated in a sense, there’s really something to be said about this classic accessory. No matter what your age, profession or general vibe is, a great watch says a lot about you and is something that truly never goes out of style. And after seeing these 10 men’s watches we found on sale, you’ll suddenly find yourself in the market for one of these bad boys. It won’t be a surprise to see many of these watches being reviewed on many online watch review sites as they are just plain awesome for the price.
1. The URI Men’s Watch
This is just one of those accessories that every man looks great in. With its coffee-colored band, large black face and gold detailing, this timepiece is incredibly chic and can go with just about anything. Pair that with its incredibly durable build and you’ve got yourself a great watch for everyday wear. And when you’re in the mood for a little change, simply swap out the band for a subtle, new look.
The URI Men’s Watch is on sale for 35% off at just $126.75 — and if you act now, your purchase can help provide clean drinking water to kids in a classroom in Cambodia.
2. The AQUA Men’s Watch
This sleek timepiece is perfect proof that less is more. With its understated interchangeable navy band and stainless steel case, this classic watch goes just as great with jeans and a T-shirt as it does with your favorite work get-up. The watch’s scratch-proof face with rose gold ion plating encases the ever-dependable Swiss movement, ensuring time will always be on your side.
Get the AQUA Men’s Watch for a cool $126.75 down from nearly $200 bucks.
3. The Seapro Men’s Trooper Watch
Whether you find yourself climbing to the top of a mountain or walking along the beach, even someone as active and free-spirited as you can’t afford to lose track of time. That’s why the brilliant minds behind the Seapro watch built a timepiece perfect for men on-the-go, capable of withstanding everything from harsh weather to everyday wear and tear. This innovative accessory boasts high-grade materials like surgical stainless steel, high-tech synthetic materials, and precise automatic movements. In other words, this watch can handle just about anything.
The Seapro Men’s Trooper Watch is nearly 75% off, making it just under $80 bucks.
4. The Elevon Gann Bracelet Watch
If you think they don’t make watches the way they used to, this watch is out to prove you wrong. While it boasts the modern technology you expect from an everyday watch, it’s carefully crafted to withstand everyday wear and tear just like your favorite classic timepieces. This watch features Japanese quartz movement underneath a non-glare, scratch-resistant mineral crystal casing along with stainless steel backing and a band made of alloy. Whether you’re a modern man or love rocking a more clean, classic look, this high-quality watch has got you covered.
The Elevon Gann Bracelet Watch is deeply discounted to just $45 bucks, 90% off its retail price.
5. The Seapro Men’s Brigade Watch
You work hard and play hard — and it would sure be nice to find a watch that could keep up with all that. Meet the Brigade Watch by Seapro, the everyday timepiece built to keep up with every outdoor excursion or night out with the boys that comes your way. Boasting quartz movement, 10 ATM water resistance, and stainless steel casing, this watch can handle just about anything.
Snag the Seapro Men’s Brigade Watch for $79.99 down from almost $300 bucks.
6. The Heritor Automatic Watch from the Hannibal Collection
Want a timepiece that tells a story? This Heritor Automatic Watch is a treat for the eyes thanks to its genuine leather crocodile-embossed band, brushed stainless steel finish and sapphire-coated mineral crystal accents. But the watch isn’t all looks — its water-resistant build and luminous hands and markers make it perfect for everyday wear.
Normally priced at a whopping $1,800 bucks, the Heritor Automatic Watches: Hannibal Collection is marked down over 90%, making it just $159.99.
7. The Elevon Langley Chronograph Leather Band Watch
Perfect for the modern man who appreciates a little bit of vintage flair, this watch gives a humble nod to the coveted flight and timekeeping era. Perfectly blending timeless details like Japanese quartz movement and genuine leather band and contemporary features like non-glare scratch-resistant mineral crystal and a polished alloy case, this watch is perfect for the modern man who appreciates old-school touches.
The Elevon Langley Chronograph Leather Band Watch is just under $50 bucks at 87% off its regular retail price.
8. Simplify “The 3900 Series” Men’s Quartz Watch
You don’t keep up with the Joneses — you are the Joneses and you should have a modern timepiece that reflects as such. This sleekly modern watch features a cool, white leather strap attached to a brushed-finish metal case with a scratch-resistant mineral crystal front. But the watch’s face is the real stunner thanks to its unique charcoal analog dial with black markers. We dare you not to turn heads with this thing.
The Simplify “The 3900 Series” Men’s Quartz Watch is deeply discounted at almost 90% off, giving it a price tag of just $39.99.
9. The SU Men’s Watch
You’re a one-of-a-kind, and your watch should reflect that. Meet the SU men’s Watch, a timepiece that’s just as stylish and sleek as it is accurate and dependable. Boasting Swiss movement and 40mm 316L in a stainless steel case along with its rugged nylon band and large black face with gold detailing, this watch is sure to make a statement. Whether you’re heading to a big office meeting or chilling with the family by the pool, this watch will accent your individuality perfectly.
The SU Men’s Watch is 35% off, making it just $126.75.
10. The Simplify 5600 Series Leather Band Watch
Craving a little clean, simplicity in your otherwise crazy life? Take a deep breath and appreciate this perfectly understated timepiece that features both minimalist design and quality details — which, to be honest, is really all you need in a good watch. You’ll also appreciate the watch’s durable leather band, battery Japanese quartz movement and black analog dial with silver, illuminating hands. Life may hand you the unexpected but find peace in the fact that your watch is exactly as it should be — a great watch.
At over 80% off, the Simplify 5600 Series Leather Band Watch is just $29.99.
Prices subject to change.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Jackie Chan Confirms He’s Not Under Quarantine Amid Increased Concern Over Coronavirus

Actor Jackie Chan confirmed he has not been quarantined amid the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus .
Chan took to his Instagram on Thursday to assure fans he was doing perfectly fine .
“ Thanks for everybody ’ s concern !
I ’ m safe and sound , and very healthy , ” Chan shared with a photo of himself .
“ Please don ’ t worry , I ’ m not in quarantine .
I hope everyone stays safe and healthy too !
” Chan claimed he had received many gifts from fans , including face masks , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizations .
The actor ’ s newest film “ Vanguard ” was pulled from theaters in an effort to stop the spread of the virus .
Meanwhile , Chan offered a $ 197,000 reward for anyone who could come up with an antidote for the virus .
( RELATED : Performers Start Canceling Asia Tour Stops Due To Increasing Concern Over Coronavirus ) “ Science and technology is key to overcoming the virus , and I believe many people have the same thought as me and hope that an antidote can be developed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared on Weibo , a Chines social media platform .
Over 83,000 people have been effected by the coronavirus since the original outbreak in Wuhan , China , while 2,800 people have died from it .
South Korea , Italy and Iran confirmed 3,500 cases of the outbreak on Friday , according to the New York Times .
The United States has 60 confirmed cases of coronavirus , with only one patient contracting the illness through unknown means , CNN reported .

Actor Jackie Chan confirmed he has not been quarantined amid the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus.
Chan took to his Instagram on Thursday to assure fans he was doing perfectly fine.
“Thanks for everybody’s concern! I’m safe and sound, and very healthy,” Chan shared with a photo of himself. “Please don’t worry, I’m not in quarantine. I hope everyone stays safe and healthy too!”
Chan claimed he had received many gifts from fans, including face masks, and would be donating the supplies to various organizations.
The actor’s newest film “Vanguard” was pulled from theaters in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, Chan offered a $197,000 reward for anyone who could come up with an antidote for the virus. (RELATED: Performers Start Canceling Asia Tour Stops Due To Increasing Concern Over Coronavirus)
“Science and technology is key to overcoming the virus, and I believe many people have the same thought as me and hope that an antidote can be developed as soon as possible,” Chan shared on Weibo, a Chines social media platform.
Over 83,000 people have been effected by the coronavirus since the original outbreak in Wuhan, China, while 2,800 people have died from it. South Korea, Italy and Iran confirmed 3,500 cases of the outbreak on Friday, according to the New York Times.
The United States has 60 confirmed cases of coronavirus, with only one patient contracting the illness through unknown means, CNN reported.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Federal Authorities Arrest Professor For Hiding Ties With Chinese University

Federal authorities arrested an associate professor Thursday at the University of Tennessee , Knoxville , and charged him with wire fraud and lying about his relationship with a Chinese university .
Anming Hu , an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical , Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering at UTK was arrested on a federal indictment and charged with three counts of wire fraud and three counts of making false statements , the Department of Justice ’ s Office of Public Affairs reported .
Hu allegedly committed fraud by hiding his relationship with a Chinese university while receiving funding from NASA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Security John C. Demers said according to the press release .
“ This is just the latest case involving professors or researchers concealing their affiliations with China from their American employers and the U.S. government .
We will not tolerate it.
” Beginning in 2016 , Hu allegedly concealed his affiliation with Beijing University of Technology ( BJUT ) in a scheme to defraud NASA , which Hu was working on a project .
Federal law prohibits NASA from using appropriated funds on projects in collaboration with China or Chinese universities , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to report his affiliation with BJUT caused UTK to falsely certify to NASA that UTK was in compliance with federal law .
“ If convicted , Hu faced up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $ 250,000 on each of the wire fraud counts , and up to five years in prison on each of the false statement counts , ” the report says .
Hu ’ s case resembles that of many of other professors and students at American universities who have been reprimanded by the federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government and Chinese universities .
( RELATED : Harvard Professor ’ s Arrest For Lying About China Ties Is Part Of Ongoing Crackdown On Chinese Government Influence At American Campuses ) Charles Lieber , the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard , was charged with a similar crime , aiding the Chinese government and hiding his ties about accepting millions in funding .
The FBI also issued a federal arrest warrant in late January for a student at Boston University who was hiding her involvement with the People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Communist Party while accessing U.S. military websites and sending information to China .
As tensions with China mount following the continuing spread of coronavirus , which originated in China , federal authorities are continuing their crackdown on campuses where China has been wielding significant influence .

Federal authorities arrested an associate professor Thursday at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and charged him with wire fraud and lying about his relationship with a Chinese university.
Anming Hu, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering at UTK was arrested on a federal indictment and charged with three counts of wire fraud and three counts of making false statements, the Department of Justice’s Office of Public Affairs reported.
Hu allegedly committed fraud by hiding his relationship with a Chinese university while receiving funding from NASA,” Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers said according to the press release. “This is just the latest case involving professors or researchers concealing their affiliations with China from their American employers and the U.S. government. We will not tolerate it.”
Beginning in 2016, Hu allegedly concealed his affiliation with Beijing University of Technology (BJUT) in a scheme to defraud NASA, which Hu was working on a project. Federal law prohibits NASA from using appropriated funds on projects in collaboration with China or Chinese universities, the release says. Hu’s failure to report his affiliation with BJUT caused UTK to falsely certify to NASA that UTK was in compliance with federal law.
“If convicted, Hu faced up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each of the wire fraud counts, and up to five years in prison on each of the false statement counts,” the report says.
Hu’s case resembles that of many of other professors and students at American universities who have been reprimanded by the federal authorities for their affiliations with the Chinese government and Chinese universities. (RELATED: Harvard Professor’s Arrest For Lying About China Ties Is Part Of Ongoing Crackdown On Chinese Government Influence At American Campuses)
Charles Lieber, the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard, was charged with a similar crime, aiding the Chinese government and hiding his ties about accepting millions in funding. The FBI also issued a federal arrest warrant in late January for a student at Boston University who was hiding her involvement with the People’s Liberation of China and Chinese Communist Party while accessing U.S. military websites and sending information to China.
As tensions with China mount following the continuing spread of coronavirus, which originated in China, federal authorities are continuing their crackdown on campuses where China has been wielding significant influence.


thedailycaller--2020-02-28--Here’s A Look At Donald Trump’s ‘Death Star’ Reelection Campaign

While the Democrats are engaged in a cut-throat primary battle to pick their presidential nominee , the Trump campaign has had months in which to focus on developing a strategy to beat the presumptive Democratic nominee .
They have not wasted that time .
Brad Parscale , Trump ’ s campaign manager , has developed an extensive and sophisticated reelection campaign that Salon refers to as “ a nuclear arsenal of lies and kooky conspiracy theories.
” The Trump campaign and the Republican Nation Committee have together gathered an astronomical amount of data on individual voters , upwards of 3,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ data points aren ’ t just information on who you ’ ve voted for previously , but information such as what your favorite color is , and according to the Christian Science Monitor , whether you own a gun or watch the golf channel .
All of this intensely personalized information allows the Trump campaign to craft their message in as customized a way as possible .
( RELATED : ‘ Russian Asset ’ Schiff Destroyed Biden ’ s Campaign And Will Get Trump Reelected Says GOP Challenger ) This information will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where users already input their interests and customize what they want to see .
Salon describes Facebook as feeling “ as if Facebook is a subsidiary of the Trump campaign , at least for now.
” ( RELATED : Another Republican Congressman Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection ) Parscale has also focused on finding disengaged voters , particularly those who found both 2016 presidential choices repugnant and didn ’ t vote .
Axios wrote in December 2019 that to date , the Trump campaign had identified almost 9 million of these type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s massive rallies , Parscale will tweet out some of the information gathered on the rally attendees , making sure to note how many did not vote in 2016 .
The Trump campaign also thinks it sees an opportunity to expand the map of states in which they are competitive .
In 2016 , Trump had historic wins in Michigan , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin , but only by the narrowest of margins .
In addition , Trump also narrowly missed winning Minnesota by less than two points , New Hampshire by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Colorado , Virginia and Nevada .
Part of the process of swinging these states is by energizing and recruiting minority voters , groups that the GOP has not traditionally performed well with .
In order to reach them , the Trump administration has focused some of their attention on criminal justice reform and meeting with black leaders , including cultural figures such as Kanye West and Kim Kardashian .
The Washington Post described the goal of Trump ’ s outreach to black communities as not actually trying to win a majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough percentage votes to prevent a Democratic win , ” a strategy that was successful in 2016 .
Reaching new communities and expanding the electoral college map are both expensive feats .
However , the Trump campaign is well prepared .
The impeachment process was jet fuel for their fundraising , and not having to compete in a grueling primary has given them several months head start over any Democratic opponent .
Politico reported that the Trump campaign raised “ 46 million dollars during the last three months of 2019 ” and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These numbers outpace Obama numbers in 2011 when he was running for reelection .
In addition , fundraising for the RNC has dwarfed the numbers raised by the DNC , and the RNC has no debt to their name .
Trump ’ s reelection campaign so far is a sophisticated and massive beast .
The information collected , the historic fundraising , and the massive rallies all allow him the opportunity to expand his voter pool and the electoral map in the 2020 presidential race .
Of course , Trump tends to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are numerous factors , Iran , coronavirus , a recession or others that could end up tanking his reelection chances , but in the meantime , his campaign is doing everything possible to ensure another four years of President Trump .

While the Democrats are engaged in a cut-throat primary battle to pick their presidential nominee, the Trump campaign has had months in which to focus on developing a strategy to beat the presumptive Democratic nominee. They have not wasted that time.