thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Former Emory University Professor Pleads Guilty To Omitting Chinese Government Funding In Tax Return

Former Emory University Professor Pleads Guilty To Omitting Chinese Government Funding In Tax Returns

A former Emory University professor pleaded guilty to charges of filing false tax returns after accepting at least $ 500,000 in Chinese government funding that he never reported on federal income tax returns , the Justice Department announced Monday .
Dr. Xiao-Jiang Li was sentenced Friday by a U.S. District Judge after failing to report foreign income he earned for working at two Chinese universities , the Justice Department press release said .
From 2012 to 2018 , Li did not report at least $ 500,00 in foreign income while he worked at the Chinese universities .
Li participated in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talent recruitment program that in some cases has resulted in violations of U.S law , including espionage , theft of trade secrets and grant fraud .
In Li ’ s case , the discovery of tax fraud emerged when the National Institute of Health reviewed his NIH research grant applications and became concerned that he had omitted foreign research activity .
While working for Emory University , Li also worked at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and then at Jinan University , where he conducted research .
He was sentenced to one year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was ordered to repay $ 35,089 .
“ This defendant thought that he could live two , separate lives — one here at Emory University and one in China as a Thousand Talents Program participant , ” U.S. Attorney Byung J .
“ BJay ” Pak said according to the release .
“ Eventually , the truth caught up to this defendant , and he is now a convicted felon who is ordered to repay over $ 35,000 to the IRS.
” U.S. law enforcement agencies have been cracking down on foreign influence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campuses where Chinese-government programs , like Thousand Talents and Confucius Institutes , exert soft power .
Charles Lieber , the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard , was charged earlier this year with aiding the Chinese government and hiding his ties to the country by not reporting the millions in funding he accepted .
( RELATED : Harvard Professor ’ s Arrest For Lying About China Ties Is Part Of Ongoing Crackdown On Chinese Government Influence At American Campuses ) The FBI also issued a federal arrest warrant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the People ’ s Liberation Army , China ’ s armed forces , and a member of the Chinese Communist Party who studies at Boston University .
During her time in the U.S. , she accessed American military websites and sent documents and information to China .
“ Li ’ s actions demonstrated a flagrant disrespect for the law and all taxpayers , ” said Chris Hacker , Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta , according to the Justice Department .
“ The FBI and our federal partners will always pursue individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their own personal gain .
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A former Emory University professor pleaded guilty to charges of filing false tax returns after accepting at least $500,000 in Chinese government funding that he never reported on federal income tax returns, the Justice Department announced Monday.
Dr. Xiao-Jiang Li was sentenced Friday by a U.S. District Judge after failing to report foreign income he earned for working at two Chinese universities, the Justice Department press release said. From 2012 to 2018, Li did not report at least $500,00 in foreign income while he worked at the Chinese universities.
Li participated in the Thousand Talents Program, a Chinese-government talent recruitment program that in some cases has resulted in violations of U.S law, including espionage, theft of trade secrets and grant fraud.
In Li’s case, the discovery of tax fraud emerged when the National Institute of Health reviewed his NIH research grant applications and became concerned that he had omitted foreign research activity.
While working for Emory University, Li also worked at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and then at Jinan University, where he conducted research.
He was sentenced to one year of probation on a felony charge and was ordered to repay $35,089.
“This defendant thought that he could live two, separate lives — one here at Emory University and one in China as a Thousand Talents Program participant,” U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak said according to the release.
“Eventually, the truth caught up to this defendant, and he is now a convicted felon who is ordered to repay over $35,000 to the IRS.”
U.S. law enforcement agencies have been cracking down on foreign influence within the country, particularly at college campuses where Chinese-government programs, like Thousand Talents and Confucius Institutes, exert soft power.
Charles Lieber, the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard, was charged earlier this year with aiding the Chinese government and hiding his ties to the country by not reporting the millions in funding he accepted. (RELATED: Harvard Professor’s Arrest For Lying About China Ties Is Part Of Ongoing Crackdown On Chinese Government Influence At American Campuses)
The FBI also issued a federal arrest warrant for Yanqing Ye, a lieutenant of the People’s Liberation Army, China’s armed forces, and a member of the Chinese Communist Party who studies at Boston University. During her time in the U.S., she accessed American military websites and sent documents and information to China.
“Li’s actions demonstrated a flagrant disrespect for the law and all taxpayers,” said Chris Hacker, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta, according to the Justice Department.
“The FBI and our federal partners will always pursue individuals like Li, who victimize innocent taxpayers for their own personal gain.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Report: ‘Ink Master’ Daniel Silva To Be Arrested For Murder Following Fatal Car Crash Involving Core

Report: ‘Ink Master’ Daniel Silva To Be Arrested For Murder Following Fatal Car Crash Involving Corey La Barrie

“ Ink Master ” star Daniel Silva reportedly will be arrested for murder following the fatal crash involving YouTube star Corey La Barrie on his birthday .
He was 25 .
Law enforcement sources told TMZ in a piece published Monday , that 26-year-old Silva reportedly was the driver of a McLaren sports car with La Barrie as the passenger .
( RELATED : Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day ) First responders reportedly were called out to an accident Sunday night that involved the sports car hitting a street sign and tree .
The car was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speed before the crash , per the Daily Mail .
La Barrie was reportedly in the passenger seat and took most of the hit .
Both men were taken to the hospital , but Corey was later pronounced dead , while Silva remains in the hospital being treated for a broken hip .
( RELATED : Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90 ) The report claims that Daniel will either be arrested for murder at the hospital or once he ’ s released , as a witness has stated that Silva @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
La Barrie ’ s family has since confirmed news of the YouTube star ’ s death following an alleged drunk-driving accident , per E !
News .
“ This isn ’ t something I thought I would ever have to sit here and type out for a very long time or what I wan na do right now , but everyone deserves to know , my brother Corey passed away last night in a car accident with his drunk friend driving , ” Corey ’ s brother Jarrad La Barrie wrote on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing I ’ ve ever had to do , ” he added .
“ I don ’ t how I ’ m suppose to do this without you .
I miss you so much already this isn ’ t fair .
Thank you for always being the best big brother I could ask for I love you so f–king much , life ’ s never gon na be the same without you R.I.P.
” La Barrie ’ s mother also shared on social media about her son ’ s death , per Page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , on my son ’ s 25th birthday … he was very drunk and got into a car with a drunk driver , ” Lisa Harrison ( Burton ) , Corey ’ s mother wrote .
“ No words can describe the sadness I feel in [ losing ] a child .
It just feels so unreal and I ’ m overwhelmed with grief.
” “ I love you so much Corey and will miss you so so much , ” she added .
“ It ’ s just so unfair .
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“Ink Master” star Daniel Silva has been arrested and booked on murder charges following the fatal crash involving YouTube star Corey La Barrie on his birthday. He was 25.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ in a piece published Monday, that 26-year-old Silva reportedly was the driver of a McLaren sports car with La Barrie as the passenger.(RELATED: Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day)
First responders reportedly were called out to an accident Sunday night that involved the sports car hitting a street sign and tree. The car was reportedly going at a high rate of speed before the crash, per the Daily Mail.
YouTube Star Corey La Barrie Dead at 25 in Car Crash https://t.co/9UxJ8pwY5p — E! News (@enews) May 11, 2020
La Barrie was reportedly in the passenger seat and took most of the hit. Both men were taken to the hospital, but Corey was later pronounced dead, while Silva remains in the hospital being treated for a broken hip. (RELATED: Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90)
Late Monday, Daniel was arrested and booked on felony murder charges, according to E! News. He is being held on $200,000 bail.
A witness stated that Silva was drinking the night of the crash. La Barrie’s family has since confirmed news of the YouTube star’s death following an alleged drunk-driving accident, per another report by the outlet.
“This isn’t something I thought I would ever have to sit here and type out for a very long time or what I wanna do right now, but everyone deserves to know, my brother Corey passed away last night in a car accident with his drunk friend driving,” Corey’s brother Jarrad La Barrie wrote on Instagram.
“This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” he added. “I don’t how I’m suppose to do this without you. I miss you so much already this isn’t fair. Thank you for always being the best big brother I could ask for I love you so f–king much, life’s never gonna be the same without you R.I.P.”
La Barrie’s mother also shared on social media about her son’s death, per Page Six.
“My heart breaks right now, on my son’s 25th birthday … he was very drunk and got into a car with a drunk driver,” Lisa Harrison (Burton), Corey’s mother wrote. “No words can describe the sadness I feel in [losing] a child. It just feels so unreal and I’m overwhelmed with grief.”
“I love you so much Corey and will miss you so so much,” she added. “It’s just so unfair.”
Update: This story has been updated to reflect that Daniel Silva was arrested and booked on felony murder charges.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--AG Curtis Hill Temporarily Steps Down After Court Suspends Him Over Groping Allegations

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Monday that he is temporarily stepping down after the state ’ s Supreme Court suspended his law license for 30 days over allegations the Republican groped a lawmaker and three other women during a drunken stupor .
Chief Deputy Aaron Negangard will take over all legal operations on May 18 until the Republican attorney general is reinstated June 17 , Hill said in a press statement .
Indiana ’ s attorney disciplinary commission “ proved by clear and convincing evidence that [ Hill ] committed the criminal act of battery , ” the court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deepest gratitude to my family , friends and the entire staff of the Office of the Attorney General .
My staff has worked tirelessly and without interruption and will continue to do so on behalf of all Hoosiers , ” Hill said in the statement .
One of the commission ’ s hearing officers recommended in February that Hill receive a 60-day suspension for allegedly groping the women during a party celebrating the end of the 2018 legislative session .
Democratic state Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon testified that Hill touched her shoulder while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grab her buttocks .
“ A squeeze , a firm grasp , ” she said , noting that the attorney general smelled of alcohol and was glassy-eyed .
( RELATED : Attorney General Denies Allegations He Groped And Told Women To ‘ Show A Little Skin ’ ) Hill denied doing anything wrong , testifying in October 2019 that he touched Reardon ’ s back while leaning in and trying to hear a conversation she was having with another person .
“ Absolutely not , ” Hill said during the testimony when asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hill also disputed testimony from three female legislative staffers in their 20s who said Indiana ’ s top law enforcer attempted similar actions during the party .
His attorneys said his actions were misinterpreted , and they argue that Hill should not be suspended because he did not do anything improper as a lawyer .
The conservative attorney general is a “ disgrace ” whose conduct was “ repulsive , ” Lauren Ganapini , the state ’ s Democratic Party executive director , told The Associated Press .
( RELATED : 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AG For Allegedly Groping Them While Drunk ) “ Now the uncertainty created by his punishment could tip the state into a constitutional crisis , ” Ganapini said of the problem Hill ’ s suspension presents to the state .
Indiana ’ s constitution requires the attorney general to be “ duly licensed to practice law in Indiana , ” though it does not specify what happens if the official is disciplined .
Ganapini added : “ Over and over , Indiana Republicans failed to remove him .
They now own his shameful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ created.
” Hill is dismissing calls from Republican Gov .
Eric Holcomb for his resignation since the groping allegations became public in 2018 .
‘ This decision bolsters the case of the victims going forward on the route that they ’ re on , ” Holcomb said during a press briefing Monday .
Hill is a pro-life Republican and is seeking a second term despite the allegations .
He also frequently makes public gestures expressing his position on abortion .
He visited a South Bend , Indiana , funeral home in February to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late abortionist Ulrich Klopfer hoarded .
The babies could not be buried in the states that their mothers were from because their bodies were too deteriorated for transportation , Hill said at the time .
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Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced Monday that he is temporarily stepping down after the state’s Supreme Court suspended his law license for 30 days over allegations the Republican groped a lawmaker and three other women during a drunken stupor.
Chief Deputy Aaron Negangard will take over all legal operations on May 18 until the Republican attorney general is reinstated June 17, Hill said in a press statement. Indiana’s attorney disciplinary commission “proved by clear and convincing evidence that [Hill] committed the criminal act of battery,” the court ruled Monday.
“I offer my deepest gratitude to my family, friends and the entire staff of the Office of the Attorney General. My staff has worked tirelessly and without interruption and will continue to do so on behalf of all Hoosiers,” Hill said in the statement.
One of the commission’s hearing officers recommended in February that Hill receive a 60-day suspension for allegedly groping the women during a party celebrating the end of the 2018 legislative session.
Democratic state Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon testified that Hill touched her shoulder while sliding his hand down her dress to grab her buttocks.
“A squeeze, a firm grasp,” she said, noting that the attorney general smelled of alcohol and was glassy-eyed. (RELATED: Attorney General Denies Allegations He Groped And Told Women To ‘Show A Little Skin’)
Hill denied doing anything wrong, testifying in October 2019 that he touched Reardon’s back while leaning in and trying to hear a conversation she was having with another person.
“Absolutely not,” Hill said during the testimony when asked whether he grabbed Reardon’s backside.
Hill also disputed testimony from three female legislative staffers in their 20s who said Indiana’s top law enforcer attempted similar actions during the party. His attorneys said his actions were misinterpreted, and they argue that Hill should not be suspended because he did not do anything improper as a lawyer.
The conservative attorney general is a “disgrace” whose conduct was “repulsive,” Lauren Ganapini, the state’s Democratic Party executive director, told The Associated Press. (RELATED: 4 Women File Lawsuit Against Indiana’s AG For Allegedly Groping Them While Drunk)
“Now the uncertainty created by his punishment could tip the state into a constitutional crisis,” Ganapini said of the problem Hill’s suspension presents to the state.
Indiana’s constitution requires the attorney general to be “duly licensed to practice law in Indiana,” though it does not specify what happens if the official is disciplined.
Ganapini added: “Over and over, Indiana Republicans failed to remove him. They now own his shameful conduct and the crisis it’s created.”
Hill is dismissing calls from Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb for his resignation since the groping allegations became public in 2018. ‘This decision bolsters the case of the victims going forward on the route that they’re on,” Holcomb said during a press briefing Monday.
Hill is a pro-life Republican and is seeking a second term despite the allegations. He also frequently makes public gestures expressing his position on abortion.
He visited a South Bend, Indiana, funeral home in February to commemorate the 2,411 babies whose remains the late abortionist Ulrich Klopfer hoarded. The babies could not be buried in the states that their mothers were from because their bodies were too deteriorated for transportation, Hill said at the time.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-11--World Baseball Classic Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The World Baseball Classic , set to be played next year , has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns .
@ @ @ @ @ organizers don ’ t see the event happening until 2023 due to the collective bargaining @ @ @ @ @ MLBPA .
The tournament had been set to occur between March 9th and March 23rd @ @ @ @ @ would have included Taiwan , Tokyo , Phoenix and Miami as host cities for the @ @ @ @ @ semi and quarterfinals .
( RELATED : REPORT : Minor League Baseball Set To Cut @ @ @ @ @ would include five teams composed of 16 members of the 2017 World Baseball Classic and @ @ @ @ @ would have participated in a 12-nation tournament this March in Tucson Arizona , an event @ @ @ @ @ to coronavirus .
Sources told ESPN that the event “ is not a priority right @ @ @

The World Baseball Classic, set to be played next year, has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
It’s a tough hit for the World Baseball Classic, which had been a tremendous success, and tremendously popular among the players. The WBC now won’t be played until at least 2023. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 11, 2020
According to ESPN, WBC organizers don’t see the event happening until 2023 due to the collective bargaining agreement between the MLB and MLBPA. The tournament had been set to occur between March 9th and March 23rd in 2021. The tournament would have included Taiwan, Tokyo, Phoenix and Miami as host cities for the games with Miami hosting the semi and quarterfinals. (RELATED: REPORT: Minor League Baseball Set To Cut 40 Teams)
The event would include five teams composed of 16 members of the 2017 World Baseball Classic and four qualifiers. The qualifiers would have participated in a 12-nation tournament this March in Tucson Arizona, an event that was also cancelled due to coronavirus. Sources told ESPN that the event “is not a priority right now.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Alabama Leads SEC Football Odds, Georgia Is Second

The Alabama Crimson Tide are the favorites to win the SEC this upcoming football season .
According to odds from LVSuperBook , the Crimson Tide are at 5/4 to win the conference .
They ’ re followed by Georgia at 5/4 , Florida at 4/1 , and Texas A & M at 10/1 .
LSU is a distant fifth at 12/1 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can see the list below .
Obviously , Alabama is always a safe bet when talking about who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doesn ’ t win it every season , but he ’ s been a dominant coach in Tuscaloosa .
Given that fact , you ’ d be a bit foolish to pick against him until he has several seasons in a row without winning the SEC .
Having said that , these numbers are just flat disrespectful toward Coach Ed Orgeron and LSU .
Fifth ?
They ’ re fifth ?
Did they not just win the national championship ?
Am I missing something ?
Yes , the Tigers lost some big pieces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As long as Orgeron is in Baton Rouge , the Tigers are going to be balling out .
Texas A & M is ahead of them !
If I was an LSU fan , I ’ d be disgusted by these numbers .
LSU likely won ’ t win the conference but the fact so many teams are ahead of them is downright insulting .
Never count Coach O out .
If there ’ s one thing he ’ s proven , it ’ s that .

The Alabama Crimson Tide are the favorites to win the SEC this upcoming football season.
According to odds from LVSuperBook, the Crimson Tide are at 5/4 to win the conference. They’re followed by Georgia at 5/4, Florida at 4/1, and Texas A&M at 10/1. LSU is a distant fifth at 12/1. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can see the list below.
Odds to win SEC via @LVSuperBook: Alabama 5/4
Georgia 7/2
Florida 4/1
Texas A&M 10/1
LSU 12/1
Auburn 14/1
Tennessee 40/1
Kentucky, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, South Carolina 80/1
Arkansas 500/1
Vanderbilt 2,000/1 — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) May 11, 2020
Obviously, Alabama is always a safe bet when talking about who will win the SEC. Nick Saban doesn’t win it every season, but he’s been a dominant coach in Tuscaloosa.
Given that fact, you’d be a bit foolish to pick against him until he has several seasons in a row without winning the SEC.
Having said that, these numbers are just flat disrespectful toward Coach Ed Orgeron and LSU. Fifth? They’re fifth?
Did they not just win the national championship? Am I missing something? Yes, the Tigers lost some big pieces, but they still have Coach O.
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As long as Orgeron is in Baton Rouge, the Tigers are going to be balling out. Texas A&M is ahead of them!
If I was an LSU fan, I’d be disgusted by these numbers.
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LSU likely won’t win the conference but the fact so many teams are ahead of them is downright insulting. Never count Coach O out. If there’s one thing he’s proven, it’s that.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Sam Darnold Says He’s ‘Not Going To Be Worried’ About Getting Coronavirus When Team Facilities Open

Sam Darnold Says He’s ‘Not Going To Be Worried’ About Getting Coronavirus When Team Facilities Open Up

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold isn ’ t wasting time worrying about getting coronavirus .
NFL facilities are nearing the point of opening up and allowing players to return for activities .
While some athletes might be worried about getting the virus by being around teammates , the former USC star isn ’ t one of them .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ As long as we ’ re allowed to be in the facility and be practicing and be playing games , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it , ” Darnold said during a Monday interview on The Michael Kay Show , according to ESPN .
He added that he expects the people in charge to “ do their due diligence and make sure we ’ re safe coming back.
” At the end of the day , I think Darnold ’ s attitude is the one you have to have if you ’ re healthy and being safe .
We can ’ t live in fear forever .
We just can ’ t live in fear forever and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to live , and I think more and more people are starting to come around to that point .
Darnold sounds realistic and optimistic .
If the teams sign off on it from a safety standpoint , then there shouldn ’ t be a reason to panic .
Eventually , we ’ re going to get back to normal .
That ’ s just a fact , but we won ’ t get there if people are terrified to move .
I appreciate Darnold ’ s attitude .
I also expect several other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sooner or later .

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold isn’t wasting time worrying about getting coronavirus.
NFL facilities are nearing the point of opening up and allowing players to return for activities. While some athletes might be worried about getting the virus by being around teammates, the former USC star isn’t one of them. (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 Sam Darnold (@samdarnold) on Dec 23, 2019 at 6:09pm PST
“As long as we’re allowed to be in the facility and be practicing and be playing games, I’m not going to be worried about it,” Darnold said during a Monday interview on The Michael Kay Show, according to ESPN.
He added that he expects the people in charge to “do their due diligence and make sure we’re safe coming back.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Darnold (@samdarnold) on Feb 21, 2020 at 5:18pm PST
At the end of the day, I think Darnold’s attitude is the one you have to have if you’re healthy and being safe. We can’t live in fear forever.
We just can’t live in fear forever and ever. That’s no way to live, and I think more and more people are starting to come around to that point.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Darnold (@samdarnold) on Oct 14, 2019 at 2:56pm PDT
Darnold sounds realistic and optimistic. If the teams sign off on it from a safety standpoint, then there shouldn’t be a reason to panic.
Eventually, we’re going to get back to normal. That’s just a fact, but we won’t get there if people are terrified to move.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam Darnold (@samdarnold) on Aug 2, 2019 at 7:37pm PDT
I appreciate Darnold’s attitude. I also expect several other players to start singing a similar tune sooner or later.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Darren Rovell Suggests NFL Players Should Sign Waivers To Play During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Darren Rovell thinks NFL players should sign waivers prior to playing during the coronavirus pandemic .
At the moment , there is a ton of debate surrounding the return of football in America amid the ongoing crisis .
Safety is a top priority , but we also want our sports back .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Well , Rovell thinks players should sign waivers before taking the field .
He tweeted Monday that “ all players ” will sign waivers in part because they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with near certainty.
” While I ’ m not sure why Rovell felt the need to bring up CTE , I understand the broader point he ’ s trying to make .
I ’ m not a lawyer , but I ’ d imagine the league could be worried about liability if a player gets the virus from a game .
By players signing waivers , it might provide some protections for those involved .
I also think he ’ s correct when he says players would sign .
If we believe the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then star athletes are at little risk .
Now , I ’ m not saying it ’ s okay if they get coronavirus , but NFL players aren ’ t in the demographic of people who need to be concerned .
One way or another , we need our football back .
It ’ s just that simple .
We can ’ t sit out forever .
People will lose their minds , and the players will lose millions of dollars .
I ’ m not sure what the NFL will do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That much is for sure .

Darren Rovell thinks NFL players should sign waivers prior to playing during the coronavirus pandemic.
At the moment, there is a ton of debate surrounding the return of football in America amid the ongoing crisis. Safety is a top priority, but we also want our sports back. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Well, Rovell thinks players should sign waivers before taking the field. He tweeted Monday that “all players” will sign waivers in part because they’re already going to “get CTE with near certainty.”
This is how it’s done: 1. Players sign waivers that team isn’t responsible for them contracting Covid-19. 2. All players will sign. (They already get CTE with near certainty). 3. Players who test positive stay out for 2 weeks. https://t.co/mTNlsXjtAt — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 11, 2020
While I’m not sure why Rovell felt the need to bring up CTE, I understand the broader point he’s trying to make.
I’m not a lawyer, but I’d imagine the league could be worried about liability if a player gets the virus from a game.
By players signing waivers, it might provide some protections for those involved.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Green Bay Packers (@packers) on May 3, 2020 at 8:46am PDT
I also think he’s correct when he says players would sign. If we believe the science as we’ve been told, then star athletes are at little risk.
Now, I’m not saying it’s okay if they get coronavirus, but NFL players aren’t in the demographic of people who need to be concerned.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Green Bay Packers (@packers) on Apr 30, 2020 at 3:03pm PDT
One way or another, we need our football back. It’s just that simple. We can’t sit out forever. People will lose their minds, and the players will lose millions of dollars.
I’m not sure what the NFL will do, but something has to be done. That much is for sure.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Man Flips Truck During Police Chase And Continues To Drive

One man managed to keep fleeing the police after flipping his truck in an insane viral video .
According to KFOR , Floyd Grass was allegedly trying to outrun the law Monday after being stopped in Oklahoma .
The police had been “ tracking ” him and fired up the lights when he allegedly made a traffic infraction .
That ’ s when all hell broke loose .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) How did this car chase work out for Grass ?
A lot better than you might expect .
After flipping his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive away .
Eventually , the truck stopped because of “ mechanical issues , ” according to the same report , and police made the arrest .
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) Watch the unreal video below .
( SLIDESHOW : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) I ’ m not even mad with Grass for this one .
Not even a little bit .
If you manage to flip a truck during a police chase and keep going , then you should just be let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) I ’ m pretty sure that ’ s how the law works , right ?
You can ’ t get in trouble after a performance like that .
( SLIDESHOW : 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing ) Would I generally advise running from the police ?
No , I ’ ve been pretty clear that running and resisting is never a great idea .
However , if you ’ re going to do it , you might as well do it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grass .
Something tells me he ’ s going to need it .

One man managed to keep fleeing the police after flipping his truck in an insane viral video.
According to KFOR, Floyd Grass was allegedly trying to outrun the law Monday after being stopped in Oklahoma. The police had been “tracking” him and fired up the lights when he allegedly made a traffic infraction. That’s when all hell broke loose. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
How did this car chase work out for Grass? A lot better than you might expect. After flipping his truck, he was able to still drive away. Eventually, the truck stopped because of “mechanical issues,” according to the same report, and police made the arrest. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
Watch the unreal video below. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
I’m not even mad with Grass for this one. Not even a little bit. If you manage to flip a truck during a police chase and keep going, then you should just be let go. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
I’m pretty sure that’s how the law works, right? You can’t get in trouble after a performance like that. (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
Would I generally advise running from the police? No, I’ve been pretty clear that running and resisting is never a great idea.
However, if you’re going to do it, you might as well do it in style.
Best of luck to Grass. Something tells me he’s going to need it.
H/T: Barstool Sports


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--STUDY: Women Are More Negatively Impacted By Seeing Relationship Posts On Social Media Than Men

Women are apparently more negatively impacted by relationship posts on social media than men .
Pew published a fascinating study May 8 about dating during the time of social media and there ’ s one part that really jumped off the page to me .
Single women apparently aren ’ t big fans of seeing relationship posts on social media .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Pew wrote the following about the study : Among social media users who are single and looking , women who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more likely to report that seeing these posts on social media makes them feel worse about their dating lives than are their male counterparts ( 40 % vs. 28 % ) .
I don ’ t know why , but I find this so damn funny .
I have a big heart .
I ’ m a big heart kind of guy .
I ’ m a pro-love kind of guy .
Seeing a relationship post on Instagram doesn ’ t have a negative impact on me at all and I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative impact on anyone .
The fact 40 % of single women looking for a relationship feel bad about themselves when seeing social media posts about significant others is absurd .
The fact 28 % of men are in the same boat is also absolute insanity .
Do you know what you do if you want to fix this problem ?
Turn your damn phone off .
It ’ s really not that hard .
Nobody is forcing you to scroll through Instagram .
Nobody is holding a gun to your head .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ make you pumped ?
I ’ m always happy to see one of my boys with an absolute smoke .
Again , I ’ m just a big softie , though .
Apparently , most women don ’ t share my kind of positivity and optimism .
Ladies , seriously , take a moment to chill .
It ’ s social media .
It means nothing in the grand scheme of things .

Women are apparently more negatively impacted by relationship posts on social media than men.
Pew published a fascinating study May 8 about dating during the time of social media and there’s one part that really jumped off the page to me. Single women apparently aren’t big fans of seeing relationship posts on social media. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Pew wrote the following about the study:
Among social media users who are single and looking, women who see relationships posts at least sometimes are more likely to report that seeing these posts on social media makes them feel worse about their dating lives than are their male counterparts (40% vs. 28%).
I don’t know why, but I find this so damn funny. I have a big heart. I’m a big heart kind of guy. I’m a pro-love kind of guy.
Seeing a relationship post on Instagram doesn’t have a negative impact on me at all and I don’t understand why it could have a negative impact on anyone.
The fact 40% of single women looking for a relationship feel bad about themselves when seeing social media posts about significant others is absurd.
The fact 28% of men are in the same boat is also absolute insanity. Do you know what you do if you want to fix this problem? Turn your damn phone off.
It’s really not that hard. Nobody is forcing you to scroll through Instagram. Nobody is holding a gun to your head.
Also, shouldn’t relationship posts make you pumped? I’m always happy to see one of my boys with an absolute smoke. Again, I’m just a big softie, though.
Apparently, most women don’t share my kind of positivity and optimism.
Ladies, seriously, take a moment to chill. It’s social media. It means nothing in the grand scheme of things.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Jeremy Piven Tweets HBO Should Make An Ari Gold ‘Entourage’ Spin-Off

Jeremy Piven wants HBO to make an Ari Gold spin-off .
Piven starred as Vincent Chase ’ s agent for eight seasons on the hit show “ Entourage ” and it made him one of the biggest names in Hollywood .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) Now , he seems like he ’ d be down to do a show focused on just his character .
In response to a tweet about a potential spin-off , he tweeted , “ Want to give the people what they want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hbo.
” This 100 % needs to happen .
Not only would it be absolutely incredible to watch Piven on screen as Gold again , but the ratings would be gigantic .
“ Entourage ” was one of the most popular shows ever made .
It ended in 2011 and we ’ ve never seen anything like it since .
There was an “ Entourage ” movie in 2015 , but it was more or less just an extended episode .
Giving people an entire Ari Gold series would be incredible .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was one of the best parts about the series .
He was hilarious , intense , a quote machine and had a great arc by the time it was all said and done .
If he wasn ’ t your favorite character , he had to be in your top two .
That ’ s just a fact .
Will HBO give us an “ Entourage ” spin-off ?
At this point it ’ s unlikely , but I ’ m more than down for it .
I ’ d watch the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bet on that .

Jeremy Piven wants HBO to make an Ari Gold spin-off.
Piven starred as Vincent Chase’s agent for eight seasons on the hit show “Entourage” and it made him one of the biggest names in Hollywood. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
Now, he seems like he’d be down to do a show focused on just his character. In response to a tweet about a potential spin-off, he tweeted, “Want to give the people what they want … what say you @markwahlberg @hbo.”
Want to give the people what they want … what say you @markwahlberg @hbo https://t.co/kRqIQ882Wk — Jeremy Piven (@jeremypiven) May 11, 2020
This 100% needs to happen. Not only would it be absolutely incredible to watch Piven on screen as Gold again, but the ratings would be gigantic.
“Entourage” was one of the most popular shows ever made. It ended in 2011 and we’ve never seen anything like it since.
There was an “Entourage” movie in 2015, but it was more or less just an extended episode. Giving people an entire Ari Gold series would be incredible.
There’s no doubt at all that he was one of the best parts about the series. He was hilarious, intense, a quote machine and had a great arc by the time it was all said and done.
If he wasn’t your favorite character, he had to be in your top two. That’s just a fact.
Will HBO give us an “Entourage” spin-off? At this point it’s unlikely, but I’m more than down for it. I’d watch the hell out of it.
You can bet on that.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Joe Biden And Stacey Abrams Will Appear Together On MSNBC

Former Vice President Joe Biden is set to appear Thursday on MSNBC ’ s “ The Last Word ” with Lawrence O ’ Donnell — and he ’ s bringing a friend .
Biden is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee , but he has not yet chosen his running mate for November ’ s general election .
His fellow guest on Thursday ’ s show will be one of the women whose name has been floated for that position : failed Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams .
( RELATED : ‘ I Refuse To Concede ’ : Stacey Abrams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wins 2020 Election ) Abrams is said to be on Biden ’ s short list of potential vice presidential candidates , but she ’ ll face stiff competition from several former presidential candidates — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar , Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and California Sen. Kamala Harris — in addition to several others .
Biden committed early in the race to choosing a female vice president , but the pressure is mounting from all sides .
Some , such as “ The View ” host Sunny Hostin , have called for Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have suggested that he should choose a Latina running mate .
Biden has not yet committed to a date to announce his running mate .

Former Vice President Joe Biden is set to appear Thursday on MSNBC’s “The Last Word” with Lawrence O’Donnell — and he’s bringing a friend.
Biden is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, but he has not yet chosen his running mate for November’s general election. His fellow guest on Thursday’s show will be one of the women whose name has been floated for that position: failed Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. (RELATED: ‘I Refuse To Concede’: Stacey Abrams Won’t Accept Possibility That Trump Wins 2020 Election)
Plus, a special guest will join the conversation: @staceyabrams pic.twitter.com/bkLPih8dpH — Jesse Rodriguez (@JesseRodriguez) May 12, 2020
Abrams is said to be on Biden’s short list of potential vice presidential candidates, but she’ll face stiff competition from several former presidential candidates — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and California Sen. Kamala Harris — in addition to several others.
Biden committed early in the race to choosing a female vice president, but the pressure is mounting from all sides. Some, such as “The View” host Sunny Hostin, have called for Biden to choose a black woman.
“We need a ticket that reflects the diversity of America.” Stacey Abrams says Joe Biden picking a woman of color as his running mate would signal “that we’re going to reach not just to certain segments of our community, but to the entire country.” https://t.co/3nmh0tzu3c pic.twitter.com/AhhFtvrSwu — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) April 22, 2020
Others have suggested that he should choose a Latina running mate.
Joe Biden is facing pressure from Latinx activists and political leaders to choose a Latina as his vice presidential nominee https://t.co/hP0zpL98gf — CNN (@CNN) May 9, 2020
Biden has not yet committed to a date to announce his running mate.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Chinese Tech Company Will Host Panel On COVID-19 ‘Misinformation’ Featuring CNN’s Van Jones

Chinese telecom giant Huawei announced Monday it will be hosting a panel on coronavirus “ misinformation ” featuring CNN host Van Jones .
According to the registration page , the May 13 webinar , hosted along with the National Association of Black Journalists , “ will explore how journalists and leaders across industries can come together to fight against a unified enemy : COVID-19″ and how “ disinformation about the coronavirus disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income neighborhoods.
” Black-Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am , consultant Dr. Ebony Hilton and journalist Roland Martin will join Jones on the panel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Press Release From The Chinese Military ) Huawei has come under increased scrutiny by the Trump administration for the company ’ s extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party .
The administration has sought to block its 5G tech from being used in domestic networks due to concerns over spying and the theft of intellectual property from American competitors .
The DOJ in January opened a 13-count indictment against Huawei , saying that it has engaged in a “ decades-long ” operation to “ misappropriate intellectual property ” from U.S. technology firms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the monitoring system for Chinese Uyghur internment camps and selling U.S. tech to Iran in violation of sanctions .
The Chinese government has repeatedly spread misinformation about the coronavirus and tried to cover up its culpability for the spread of the deadly disease .
Chinese government officials have even promoted a conspiracy theory alleging that the coronavirus was actually brought to the city of Wuhan by members fo the U.S. military .
CNN has also come under fire for allegations of publishing Chinese propaganda .
Last month , it published a story on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citing Chinese state controlled media as its source .

Chinese telecom giant Huawei announced Monday it will be hosting a panel on coronavirus “misinformation” featuring CNN host Van Jones.
According to the registration page, the May 13 webinar, hosted along with the National Association of Black Journalists, “will explore how journalists and leaders across industries can come together to fight against a unified enemy: COVID-19″ and how “disinformation about the coronavirus disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income neighborhoods.”
Black-Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am, consultant Dr. Ebony Hilton and journalist Roland Martin will join Jones on the panel. (RELATED: CNN Basically Published A Press Release From The Chinese Military)
Huawei has come under increased scrutiny by the Trump administration for the company’s extensive ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The administration has sought to block its 5G tech from being used in domestic networks due to concerns over spying and the theft of intellectual property from American competitors.
The DOJ in January opened a 13-count indictment against Huawei, saying that it has engaged in a “decades-long” operation to “misappropriate intellectual property” from U.S. technology firms. It has also been accused of developing the monitoring system for Chinese Uyghur internment camps and selling U.S. tech to Iran in violation of sanctions.
The Chinese government has repeatedly spread misinformation about the coronavirus and tried to cover up its culpability for the spread of the deadly disease. Chinese government officials have even promoted a conspiracy theory alleging that the coronavirus was actually brought to the city of Wuhan by members fo the U.S. military.
CNN has also come under fire for allegations of publishing Chinese propaganda. Last month, it published a story on the People’s Liberation Army while citing Chinese state controlled media as its source.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--‘They Should Die As Well’: Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother Wants The Death Penalty For Son’s Shooters

Ahmaud Arbery ’ s mother wants the death penalty for the two men who shot her son to death on February 23 .
Wanda Cooper-Jones made an appearance Tuesday on “ TMZ Live ” and said that she believed capital punishment would be appropriate in her son ’ s case .
( RELATED : Atlanta Mayor Lays Blame On White House For Ahmaud Arbery Shooting ) Cooper-Jones explained that she wanted to see the two men , former police officer Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael , prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law .
“ Coming from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died , so they should die as well , ” she added .
The two men were not initially charged in the shooting , but video evidence released May 4 showed both of them confronting Arbery in the Satilla Shores neighborhood , after which Travis McMichael shot him .
The video went viral , quickly resulting in a public outcry and calls for their arrest and prosecution .
They were charged with Arbery ’ s murder May 7 .
Both Brunswick and Waycross Counties ’ district attorneys recused themselves from the case due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McMichael , who was a former investigator in the Brunswick District Attorney ’ s office .
A new DA has since been appointed to handle the case .

Ahmaud Arbery’s mother wants the death penalty for the two men who shot her son to death on February 23.
Wanda Cooper-Jones made an appearance Tuesday on “TMZ Live” and said that she believed capital punishment would be appropriate in her son’s case. (RELATED: Atlanta Mayor Lays Blame On White House For Ahmaud Arbery Shooting)
Ahmaud Arbery’s Mother Wants Death Penalty for Son’s Killers https://t.co/0q8vyQJMor — TMZ (@TMZ) May 12, 2020
Cooper-Jones explained that she wanted to see the two men, former police officer Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael, prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. “Coming from my point of view, my son died, so they should die as well,” she added.
The two men were not initially charged in the shooting, but video evidence released May 4 showed both of them confronting Arbery in the Satilla Shores neighborhood, after which Travis McMichael shot him.
The video went viral, quickly resulting in a public outcry and calls for their arrest and prosecution. They were charged with Arbery’s murder May 7.
Both Brunswick and Waycross Counties’ district attorneys recused themselves from the case due to their own relationship with the elder McMichael, who was a former investigator in the Brunswick District Attorney’s office. A new DA has since been appointed to handle the case.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Facebook Is Giving $1,000 To Content Moderators Who Said Online Trolls Turned Them Into Conspiracy T

Facebook Is Giving $1,000 To Content Moderators Who Said Online Trolls Turned Them Into Conspiracy Theorists

Facebook agreed to pay out a $ 52 million settlement to thousands of current and former content moderators who said they are suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome after viewing upsetting content on the job , The Verge reported Tuesday .
Each moderator will receive a minimum of $ 1,000 and will be eligible for additional compensation if they are exhibiting other trauma due to the kind of content they regularly view , the report noted .
The settlement applies to 11,250 moderators , some of whom told the Verge in 2019 that they became conspiracy theorists while moderating content people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased that Facebook worked with us to create an unprecedented program to help people performing work that was unimaginable even a few years ago , ” Steve Williams , a lawyer for the plaintiffs , said in a press statement addressing the settlement .
“ The harm that can be suffered from this work is real and severe.
” Facebook expressed support for the moderators in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ We are grateful to the people who do this important work to make Facebook a safe environment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to providing them additional support through this settlement and in the future , ” company spokesman Drew Pusateri said .
One former employee named Selena Scola filed a lawsuit against the Silicon Valley giant in September 2018 , alleging that her job gave her PTSD — a claim her lawyers used to kickstart the class-action lawsuit .
Several moderators at former Facebook contractor Cognizant told the Verge that conspiracy theories took strong root in the company ’ s Arizona office .
One person The Verge called Chloe claimed her colleagues began doubting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more conspiracy content was posted to Facebook and Instagram .
“ People really started to believe these posts they were supposed to be moderating , ” Chloe said .
“ They were saying , ‘ Oh gosh , they weren ’ t really there .
Look at this CNN video of David Hogg — he ’ s too old to be in school.
’ People started Googling things instead of doing their jobs and looking into conspiracy theories about them.
” Moderating posts gave another moderator named Randy a form of PTSD and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Verge reported in 2019 .
( RELATED : Internet Trolls Are Turning Facebook ’ s Content Moderators Into Rabid 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists ) Randy said that he came to believe the 9/11 terrorist attacks were an inside job after viewing videos making the case .
He also claims conspiracy videos about the Las Vegas massacre were persuasive — he also now believes that multiple shooters were responsible for the attack .
“ I ’ m fucked up , man , ” Randy told The Verge , referring to his mental state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roughly a year .
“ My mental health — it ’ s just so up and down .
One day I can be really happy , and doing really good .
The next day , I ’ m more or less of a zombie .
It ’ s not that I ’ m depressed .
I ’ m just stuck.
” Randy and Chloe did not use their real names in the Verge story because they signed non-disclosure agreements to prevent contractors from sharing Facebook users ’ personal information .
Cognizant shut down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcing in 2019 that the company was leaving that business .
Moderators are also eligible to receive up to $ 50,000 in damages if they submit evidence of other injuries they suffered during their time working for Facebook .
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Facebook agreed to pay out a $52 million settlement to thousands of current and former content moderators who said they are suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome after viewing upsetting content on the job, The Verge reported Tuesday.
Each moderator will receive a minimum of $1,000 and will be eligible for additional compensation if they are exhibiting other trauma due to the kind of content they regularly view, the report noted. The settlement applies to 11,250 moderators, some of whom told the Verge in 2019 that they became conspiracy theorists while moderating content people post online.
“We are so pleased that Facebook worked with us to create an unprecedented program to help people performing work that was unimaginable even a few years ago,” Steve Williams, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said in a press statement addressing the settlement. “The harm that can be suffered from this work is real and severe.”
Facebook expressed support for the moderators in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“We are grateful to the people who do this important work to make Facebook a safe environment for everyone. We’re committed to providing them additional support through this settlement and in the future,” company spokesman Drew Pusateri said.
One former employee named Selena Scola filed a lawsuit against the Silicon Valley giant in September 2018, alleging that her job gave her PTSD — a claim her lawyers used to kickstart the class-action lawsuit. Several moderators at former Facebook contractor Cognizant told the Verge that conspiracy theories took strong root in the company’s Arizona office.
One person The Verge called Chloe claimed her colleagues began doubting the story behind the 2018 Parkland shooting as more conspiracy content was posted to Facebook and Instagram.
“People really started to believe these posts they were supposed to be moderating,” Chloe said. “They were saying, ‘Oh gosh, they weren’t really there. Look at this CNN video of David Hogg — he’s too old to be in school.’ People started Googling things instead of doing their jobs and looking into conspiracy theories about them.”
Moderating posts gave another moderator named Randy a form of PTSD and gave him a distorted view of reality, the Verge reported in 2019. (RELATED: Internet Trolls Are Turning Facebook’s Content Moderators Into Rabid 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists)
Randy said that he came to believe the 9/11 terrorist attacks were an inside job after viewing videos making the case. He also claims conspiracy videos about the Las Vegas massacre were persuasive — he also now believes that multiple shooters were responsible for the attack.
“I’m fucked up, man,” Randy told The Verge, referring to his mental state after working at the Arizona center for roughly a year. “My mental health — it’s just so up and down. One day I can be really happy, and doing really good. The next day, I’m more or less of a zombie. It’s not that I’m depressed. I’m just stuck.”
Randy and Chloe did not use their real names in the Verge story because they signed non-disclosure agreements to prevent contractors from sharing Facebook users’ personal information.
Cognizant shut down its content moderation sites in 2020 after announcing in 2019 that the company was leaving that business.
Moderators are also eligible to receive up to $50,000 in damages if they submit evidence of other injuries they suffered during their time working for Facebook.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-13--COVID-19 Victims Die After Russian-Made Ventilator Explodes In Hospital

Six coronavirus patients died at two hospitals in Russia after their ventilators short-circuited and exploded , BBC reported Tuesday .
One incident occurred in a small ward in the 6th floor of a hospital in St. Petersburg filled with coronavirus patients on ventilators .
Doctors said a short-circuit caused the machine to “ literally to explode , ” which filled the room with smoke and caused five patients to suffocate .
Another patient was was killed in the same manner at a hospital in Moscow , according to Reuters .
( RELATED : As Coronavirus Grips States , Some Elected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) The Russian government opened an investigation into the ventilator model soon after the accident .
Russia sent units of the model in question , the Aventa-M , to aid the U.S. coronavirus response in April .
It ’ s manufacturer is currently under U.S. sanctions , according to Reuters .
( RELATED : China Asked The WHO To Help Cover Up Coronavirus , German Intelligence Concludes ) Reporters asked White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany whether the U.S. government was aware of the incident or the location of the Russian ventilators in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not aware of the incident , but reiterated that every patient in the U.S. has had access to a ventilator .

Six coronavirus patients died at two hospitals in Russia after their ventilators short-circuited and exploded, BBC reported Tuesday.
One incident occurred in a small ward in the 6th floor of a hospital in St. Petersburg filled with coronavirus patients on ventilators. Doctors said a short-circuit caused the machine “literally to explode,” which filled the room with smoke and caused five patients to suffocate. Another patient was was killed in the same manner at a hospital in Moscow, according to Reuters. (RELATED: As Coronavirus Grips States, Some Elected Officials Encourage Americans To Report Each Other)
The Russian government opened an investigation into the ventilator model soon after the accident. Russia sent units of the model in question, the Aventa-M, to aid the U.S. coronavirus response in April. It’s manufacturer is currently under U.S. sanctions, according to Reuters. (RELATED: China Asked The WHO To Help Cover Up Coronavirus, German Intelligence Concludes)
Reporters asked White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany whether the U.S. government was aware of the incident or the location of the Russian ventilators in the U.S.
McEnany said the administration was not aware of the incident, but reiterated that every patient in the U.S. has had access to a ventilator.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Judge In Michael Flynn Case Isn’t Tossing Charges Just Yet

The federal judge handling the case against Michael Flynn signaled Tuesday he is not yet ready to grant the Justice Department ’ s request to throw out charges against the former national security adviser .
Emmet G. Sullivan , a district judge in Washington , D.C. , said that he will allow for the submission of amicus curiae briefs , in which individuals and organizations who did not take part in the case can argue for or against the Justice Department ’ s request to withdraw charges against Flynn .
The Justice Department filed a motion last Thursday to drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence uncovered by U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Jensen .
Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1 , 2017 to making false statements to the FBI in a January 2017 interview regarding his conversations with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak .
But Flynn has sought to withdraw from the plea deal , claiming that he did not actually lie in the FBI interview .
( RELATED : Barr : FBI Under Comey Set ‘ Perjury Trap ’ For Flynn ) Attorney General William Barr appointed Jensen in January to review evidence in Flynn ’ s case .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ says raised questions about the bureau ’ s investigation of Flynn .
The FBI was poised to close a counterintelligence investigation of Flynn as of Jan. 4 , 2017 , citing a lack of evidence that he was working in secret with Russia .
But the FBI kept the investigation open after Flynn was discovered to have spoken with Kislyak in late December 2016 .
Jensen obtained another FBI document which showed that the FBI ’ s chief of counterintelligence questioned whether the goal of an interview with Flynn was “ to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could either be fired or prosecuted .
Barr said in an interview last Thursday that the FBI did not have a legitimate basis to conduct the interview central to Flynn ’ s plea deal .
Barr told CBS News that Flynn ’ s call with Kislyak was “ laudable ” given that he was about to begin working as national security adviser .
Barr also accused the FBI of setting a “ perjury trap ” against Flynn , who was fired as national security adviser on Feb. 13 , 2017 .
Sullivan ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely delay a decision on whether to grant the Justice Department ’ s request to dismiss charges .
Democrats and critics of the Trump administration criticized the request to withdraw the charges against Flynn .
More than 2,000 former Justice Department and FBI officials submitted a letter through the left-wing group , Project Democracy , requesting Barr ’ s resignation .
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The federal judge handling the case against Michael Flynn signaled Tuesday he is not yet ready to grant the Justice Department’s request to throw out charges against the former national security adviser.
Emmet G. Sullivan, a district judge in Washington, D.C., said that he will allow for the submission of amicus curiae briefs, in which individuals and organizations who did not take part in the case can argue for or against the Justice Department’s request to withdraw charges against Flynn.
The Justice Department filed a motion last Thursday to drop charges against the retired general, citing evidence uncovered by U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Jensen.
Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2017 to making false statements to the FBI in a January 2017 interview regarding his conversations with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. But Flynn has sought to withdraw from the plea deal, claiming that he did not actually lie in the FBI interview. (RELATED: Barr: FBI Under Comey Set ‘Perjury Trap’ For Flynn)
Attorney General William Barr appointed Jensen in January to review evidence in Flynn’s case. The prosecutor discovered FBI documents that Barr says raised questions about the bureau’s investigation of Flynn.
The FBI was poised to close a counterintelligence investigation of Flynn as of Jan. 4, 2017, citing a lack of evidence that he was working in secret with Russia. But the FBI kept the investigation open after Flynn was discovered to have spoken with Kislyak in late December 2016.
Jensen obtained another FBI document which showed that the FBI’s chief of counterintelligence questioned whether the goal of an interview with Flynn was “to get him to lie” so that he could either be fired or prosecuted.
Barr said in an interview last Thursday that the FBI did not have a legitimate basis to conduct the interview central to Flynn’s plea deal. Barr told CBS News that Flynn’s call with Kislyak was “laudable” given that he was about to begin working as national security adviser.
Barr also accused the FBI of setting a “perjury trap” against Flynn, who was fired as national security adviser on Feb. 13, 2017.
Sullivan’s order granting amicus curiae filings will likely delay a decision on whether to grant the Justice Department’s request to dismiss charges. Democrats and critics of the Trump administration criticized the request to withdraw the charges against Flynn. More than 2,000 former Justice Department and FBI officials submitted a letter through the left-wing group, Project Democracy, requesting Barr’s resignation.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Pelosi’s Coronavirus Bill Includes $25 Billion Post Office Bailout

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and congressional Democrats included $ 25 billion for the US Postal Service ( USPS ) in the $ 3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill introduced Tuesday .
The fuding for the USPS was included in the “ Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions ” or HEROES Act .
Last week , the Government Accountability Office ( GAO ) released a report detailing the growing financial strain the USPS has been under for more a decade .
The USPS ’ s “ financial viability has progressively worsened due to declining mail volume , increased employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unfunded liabilities and debt .
First-Class Mail volume has declined 44 percent since fiscal year 2006 , ” the report found .
( RELATED : Speaker Pelosi ’ s Coronavirus Bill Includes Billions For Eligible Illegal Aliens ) The CARES Act , the first coronavirus stimulus bill with a price tag of $ 2 trillion , already included $ 10 billion in loan guarantees for the USPS .
A report by the United States Postal Regulatory Commission released May 8 showed the USPS had $ 9 billion in cash on hand in addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CARES Act .
On page 43 of the 1815 page bill , it states : President Donald Trump threatened to veto the CARES Act in April if it contained any bailout money for the USPS , the Hill reported .
“ We told them very clearly that the president was not going to sign the bill if [ money for the Postal Service ] was in it , ” a Trump administration official told the Washington Post .
Trump has also threatened to deny the USPS money if it did not increase the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ If they don ’ t do it , I ’ m not signing anything , and I ’ m not authorizing you to do anything , ” he reportedly said to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin .
( RELATED : House Democrats Release Their Phase 4 $ 3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package ) The GAO had previously declared the USPS was financially “ unsustainable.
” A 2019 report found “ USPS ’ s overall financial condition is deteriorating and unsustainable .
USPS has lost $ 69 billion over the past 11 fiscal years—including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
USPS ’ s total unfunded liabilities and debt ( $ 143 billion at the end of fiscal year 2018 ) have grown to double its annual revenue.
” They warned “ although USPS has stated that it will aggressively reduce costs within its control , its plans will not achieve the kind of savings necessary to significantly reduce current operating costs.
” In their latest report , the GAO suggested cost-saving measures for the USPS , such as reducing mail delivery to 5 days from the current 6 .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instead , Inject Lysol Into Your Lung ’ : Pelosi Uses Press Conference To Attack Trump ) According to OpenSecrets , political contributions from the USPS overwhelmingly favor Democrats , with only 27 percent of donations going to Republicans and 73 percent , or $ 616,663 , going to Democrats so far in the 2020 election cycle .

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and congressional Democrats included $25 billion for the US Postal Service (USPS) in the $3 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill introduced Tuesday.
The funding for the USPS was included in the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions” or HEROES Act.
On page 43 of the 1815-page bill, it states:
Last week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report detailing the growing financial strain the USPS has been under for more a decade. The USPS’s “financial viability has progressively worsened due to declining mail volume, increased employee compensation and benefit cost,s and increased unfunded liabilities and debt. First-Class Mail volume has declined 44 percent since fiscal year 2006,” the report found. (RELATED: Speaker Pelosi’s Coronavirus Bill Includes Billions For Eligible Illegal Aliens)
The CARES Act, the first coronavirus stimulus bill, already included $10 billion in loan guarantees for the USPS. A report by the United States Postal Regulatory Commission released May 8 showed the USPS had $9 billion in cash on hand in addition to the $10 billion in the CARES Act.
President Donald Trump threatened to veto the CARES Act in April if it contained any bailout money for the USPS, the Hill reported.
“We told them very clearly that the president was not going to sign the bill if [money for the Postal Service] was in it,” a Trump administration official told the Washington Post.
Trump has also threatened to deny the USPS money if it did not increase the cost of shipping for companies like Amazon. “If they don’t do it, I’m not signing anything, and I’m not authorizing you to do anything,” he reportedly said to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. (RELATED: House Democrats Release Their Phase 4 $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package)
The GAO had previously declared the USPS was financially “unsustainable.” A 2019 report found “USPS’s overall financial condition is deteriorating and unsustainable. USPS has lost $69 billion over the past 11 fiscal years—including $3.9 billion in fiscal year 2018. USPS’s total unfunded liabilities and debt ($143 billion at the end of fiscal year 2018) have grown to double its annual revenue.” They warned “although USPS has stated that it will aggressively reduce costs within its control, its plans will not achieve the kind of savings necessary to significantly reduce current operating costs.”
In their latest report, the GAO suggested cost-saving measures for the USPS, such as reducing mail delivery to 5 days from the current 6. (RELATED: No Money For The Post Office. Instead, Inject Lysol Into Your Lung’: Pelosi Uses Press Conference To Attack Trump)
According to OpenSecrets, political contributions from the USPS overwhelmingly favor Democrats, with only 27 percent of donations going to Republicans and 73 percent, or $616,663, going to Democrats so far in the 2020 election cycle.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Pelosi Includes Massive Tax Break For The Rich In New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats introduced Tuesday the text to their $ 3 trillion coronavirus relief package , which includes a massive tax break for the rich .
According to reports and the text , the “ Heroes Act ” gives $ 100,000 on average to people who make more than $ 1 million a year .
The House Democrats 1,815-page package repeals the $ 10,000 state and local tax deduction cap ( SALT ) , which allows taxpayers in high-tax states to deduct local tax payments on federal tax returns .
A full repeal fo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimated 13 million American households — most of which earn at least $ 100,000 a year , according to the New York Times .
It is estimated that a repeal of SALT would reduce federal revenues by around $ 77 billion a year , with those making over $ 1 million a year receiving about $ 40 billion , the NEw York Times reported .
Many Twitter users weighed in on the Democrats ’ new relief bill : This comes as Democratic leadership canceled the House of Representatives ’ plans to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just one day after Democrats made the announcement .
According to Democratic Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer , the Capitol physician advised them not to return amid a rise in coronavirus cases in the Washington area .
( McConnell Says Senate Will Be In Session Monday After New Guidance — House Will Remain Out Of Session ) “ We made a judgment that we will not come back next week but that we hope to come back very soon , ” Hoyer said .
( RELATED : House Cancels Plan To Return Next Week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized Democrats on Monday for refusing to return to the Capitol in order to pass coronavirus legislation as businesses and workers across the U.S continue to be affected by the virus .
Meanwhile , the Senate has remained in session and is working together with the White House on passing new legislation to help combat the effects of coronavirus .

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats introduced Tuesday the text to their $3 trillion coronavirus relief package, which includes a massive tax break for the rich.
According to reports and the text, the “Heroes Act” gives $100,000 on average to people who make more than $1 million a year. The House Democrats’ 1,815-page package repeals the $10,000 state and local tax deduction (SALT) cap, which allows taxpayers in high-tax states to deduct local tax payments on federal tax returns.
A full repeal fo SALT would give tax refunds to an estimated 13 million American households — most of which earn at least $100,000 a year, according to the New York Times. It is estimated that a repeal of SALT would reduce federal revenues by around $77 billion a year, with those making over $1 million a year receiving about $40 billion, the NEw York Times reported.
Many Twitter users weighed in on the Democrats’ new relief bill:
Pelosi put the corporate lobbyist bailout in her new legislative proposal. https://t.co/ZD7Lvx4HWz pic.twitter.com/d9xIFDYMF2 — Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) May 12, 2020
CRFB: One of the tax cuts Nancy Pelosi included in her “Heroes Act” gives ~$100K on average to people who make more than $1 million a year. https://t.co/ab781vco1m — Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) May 12, 2020
Just half of American adults have jobs right now. Pelosi is using this moment to push for tax breaks for the rich. https://t.co/QkfD7bd8mp — Vince Coglianese (@VinceCoglianese) May 12, 2020
This comes as Democratic leadership canceled the House of Representatives’ plans to return to Washington, D.C. on April 28, just one day after Democrats made the announcement. According to Democratic Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the Capitol physician advised them not to return amid a rise in coronavirus cases in the Washington area. (McConnell Says Senate Will Be In Session Monday After New Guidance — House Will Remain Out Of Session)
“We made a judgment that we will not come back next week but that we hope to come back very soon,” Hoyer said. (RELATED: House Cancels Plan To Return Next Week One Day After Making Announcement)
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticized Democrats on Monday for refusing to return to the Capitol in order to pass coronavirus legislation as businesses and workers across the U.S continue to be affected by the virus.
Meanwhile, the Senate has remained in session and is working together with the White House on passing new legislation to help combat the effects of coronavirus.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--NBC’s Chuck Todd Apologizes On-Air For Playing Deceptively Edited Clip Of Barr, But He Claims It Was

NBC’s Chuck Todd Apologizes On-Air For Playing Deceptively Edited Clip Of Barr, But He Claims It Wasn’t Their Fault

NBC host Chuck Todd apologized on-air Tuesday for playing a deceptively edited clip of Attorney General Bill Barr on “ Meet the Press ” Sunday , although he appeared to defend the network by alleging that it “ was not our edit.
” The clip showed Barr being asked by CBS News ’ Catherine Herridge how the decision to dismiss former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn ’ s case will be viewed upon looking back .
Todd ’ s clip showed Barr responding by saying that “ history is written by the winners , so it largely depends on who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chastised Barr for the comment Sunday , saying Barr “ didn ’ t make the case that he was upholding the rule of law.
” However , the partial clip that NBC News played did not show that Barr did , in fact , say that the decision “ upheld the rule of law.
” “ In the full version of the interview and transcript , he [ Barr ] went on to say , ‘ But I think a fair history would say that it was a good decision because it upheld @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Todd said Tuesday on “ MTP Daily.
” “ Now , we did not edit that out .
That was not our edit .
We didn ’ t include it because we only saw the shorter of two clips that CBS did air.
” “ We should have looked at both and checked for a full transcript .
A mistake that I wish we hadn ’ t made and one that I wish I hadn ’ t made .
The second part of the Attorney General ’ s answer would have put it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen that part of the CBS interview , I would not have framed the conversation the way I did , and I obviously am very sorry for that mistake .
We strive to do better going forward.
” Todd ’ s apology came a few days after the network took major heat for airing the deceptively edited clip .
“ Meet the Press ” apologized Sunday evening in a reply tweet to Department of Justice spokeswoman Kerri Kupec .
( RELATED : Trump And Fauci Team Up To Knock Down Question From NBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” the show ’ s Twitter admitted .
“ Earlier today , we inadvertently and inaccurately cut short a video clip of an interview with AG Barr before offering commentary and analysis .
The remaining clip included important remarks from the attorney general that we missed , and we regret the error .
”

NBC host Chuck Todd apologized on-air Tuesday for playing a deceptively edited clip of Attorney General Bill Barr on “Meet the Press” Sunday, although he appeared to defend the network by alleging that it “was not our edit.”
The clip showed Barr being asked by CBS News’ Catherine Herridge how the decision to dismiss former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s case will be viewed upon looking back. Todd’s clip showed Barr responding by saying that “history is written by the winners, so it largely depends on who’s writing the history.”
Todd chastised Barr for the comment Sunday, saying Barr “didn’t make the case that he was upholding the rule of law.” However, the partial clip that NBC News played did not show that Barr did, in fact, say that the decision “upheld the rule of law.”
“In the full version of the interview and transcript, he [Barr] went on to say, ‘But I think a fair history would say that it was a good decision because it upheld the rule of law,’” Todd said Tuesday on “MTP Daily.” “Now, we did not edit that out. That was not our edit. We didn’t include it because we only saw the shorter of two clips that CBS did air.”
“We should have looked at both and checked for a full transcript. A mistake that I wish we hadn’t made and one that I wish I hadn’t made. The second part of the Attorney General’s answer would have put it in the proper context. Had we seen that part of the CBS interview, I would not have framed the conversation the way I did, and I obviously am very sorry for that mistake. We strive to do better going forward.”
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Todd’s apology came a few days after the network took major heat for airing the deceptively edited clip. “Meet the Press” apologized Sunday evening in a reply tweet to Department of Justice spokeswoman Kerri Kupec. (RELATED: Trump And Fauci Team Up To Knock Down Question From NBC Reporter)
“You’re correct,” the show’s Twitter admitted. “Earlier today, we inadvertently and inaccurately cut short a video clip of an interview with AG Barr before offering commentary and analysis. The remaining clip included important remarks from the attorney general that we missed, and we regret the error.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Matthew McConaughey Says We Have To ‘Stay United’ To Beat Coronavirus During Fox News Interview

Matthew McConaughey was preaching some wisdom during a Tuesday appearance on Fox News .
The “ True Detective ” star told Bret Baier that people have to “ stay united in our purpose ” to beat the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) In case you were looking for a little inspiration today , I can promise you this video will get the job done .
Give it a watch below .
McConaughey is on an absolute heater right now when it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Monday , he appeared on CNN to preach unity and compassion , and today , the Hollywood icon appeared on Fox News to further push his message about ignoring partisanship .
We ’ re in a war .
We need to stay focused to win !
I respect the hell out of Matthew McConaughey for stepping up during the war against coronavirus .
It ’ s easy for celebrities to sit it out or to start lecturing people with nonsense .
He hasn ’ t done either .
He ’ s helped spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told people to help one another .
At the end of the day , that ’ s about as good as it gets during the crisis .
Major props to McConaughey for continuing to prove he ’ s one of the best guys in all of Hollywood .

Matthew McConaughey was preaching some wisdom during a Tuesday appearance on Fox News.
The “True Detective” star told Bret Baier that people have to “stay united in our purpose” to beat the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
In case you were looking for a little inspiration today, I can promise you this video will get the job done. Give it a watch below.
McConaughey is on an absolute heater right now when it comes to raising awareness during the coronavirus pandemic.
Monday, he appeared on CNN to preach unity and compassion, and today, the Hollywood icon appeared on Fox News to further push his message about ignoring partisanship. We’re in a war. We need to stay focused to win!
Actor @McConaughey details his campaigns to unite the nation in a non-partisan effort to defeat the coronavirus pandemic.
“Hey it’s about us, as in the USA. We have to stay together, this is a human thing. Don’t be divided. We don’t need two wars. We have one, against the virus.” pic.twitter.com/V09f5e3o9t — CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) May 11, 2020
I respect the hell out of Matthew McConaughey for stepping up during the war against coronavirus. It’s easy for celebrities to sit it out or to start lecturing people with nonsense. He hasn’t done either.
He’s helped spread a positive message, encouraged safety and told people to help one another. At the end of the day, that’s about as good as it gets during the crisis.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matthew McConaughey (@officiallymcconaughey) on May 11, 2020 at 4:03am PDT
Major props to McConaughey for continuing to prove he’s one of the best guys in all of Hollywood.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Here’s How The Coronavirus Could Help Trump Win In 2020

Despite the heavy criticism of President Donald Trump ’ s handling of the coronavirus pandemic , his campaign has adapted well to the realities of virtual campaigning and could still win in November .
The recent polls have Biden in the lead , but Trump has several advantages , including his attacks on China and an extensive virtual campaign , that may lead him to victory in the election .
The president ’ s early response to the coronavirus was especially criticized , but the president did eventually adopt a more cautious approach .
He signed a massive stimulus package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans , a factor that could help him on election day , according to Politico .
“ The initial mishandling of the coronavirus by the government doesn ’ t mean voters will penalize Trump in November , ” Michael Ceraso , Pete Buttigieg ’ s New Hampshire director and former Sanders 2016 campaign staffer , told Politico .
( RELATED : Trump Halts Federal Retirement Investments In Chinese Funds ) “ We know we have two candidates who can pivot this generation ’ s largest health crisis to their policy strengths , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us that an incumbent who steers us through a challenging time , a la Bush and 9/11 and Obama and the Great Recession , are rewarded with a second term.
” Coronavirus has also put a lot of focus on China .
The Trump campaign plans to focus on Biden ‘ s “ coziness with China , ” Tim Murtaugh , the campaign ’ s communications director , told Time magazine .
Campaign officials also told Time that they plan to highlight “ Biden ’ s initial criticism of Trump ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden does have a really murky and deep relationship with China and there are questions that need to be answered about that .
We need to have that conversation.
” Erin Perrine , principal deputy communications director for the Trump 2020 campaign , told the Daily Caller on May 7 .
“ Joe Biden ’ s record with China , which includes his son Hunter , and it includes things like Joe Biden helping bring China into the World Trade Organization which help shift American jobs overseas , ” she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work hand and glove with the Chinese government , we see a clear contrast between President Trump putting America first and Joe Biden putting Joe Biden first.
” Murtaugh said that they will be focusing on Biden attacks that will resonate during the pandemic , per Time .
The Trump campaign has also adjusted well to the realities of the coronavirus that have caused most of the world to move things to a virtual platform .
This pandemic has also changed the way candidates campaign .
It postponed several Democratic primaries and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic nominee Joe Biden and Trump .
The campaign says that it has roughly 1,000 staffers and 550,000 trained volunteers throughout the U.S. running a virtual campaign .
“ The Trump Campaign has a significant advantage because of our early and ongoing investment in data and technological infrastructure that began in 2015 , ” Ali Pardo , the campaign ’ s deputy communications director , told Time in March .
( RELATED : Trump ’ s 2020 Spokeswoman Explains How The Campaign Has Adapted To COVID-19 ) White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hamill in March that they have adapted well to campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic .
“ We have Brad Parscale at the top of our campaign as campaign manager , he understands the digital landscape like no one else , ” McEnany said .
“ We have a very strong data list , the best in the business even Hillary Clinton has touted how great our list is .
That allows us to contact voters by the tens of millions , those key swing voters that will determine the election.
” “ Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can ’ t keep up in this kind of environment .
Our campaign is steamrolling forward , ” the press secretary continued .
The Biden campaign was met with some recent difficulties after hosting a virtual rally in Tampa , Florida .
“ Did they introduce me ?
Am I on ?
” Biden asked after being introduced during the May 7 rally .
His virtual rally was met with technical glitches , screens going dark , participants appearing and disappearing and viewers “ leaving in droves , ” according to Real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 News in Tampa tweeted afterward that the rally was a “ disaster , ” and that the Biden campaign might need “ to beef this tech operation up.
” Despite Biden ’ s lead in most of the national polls , betting markets also believe Trump will win in November , according to Axios .
But his victory , according to some economists , is dependent on the state of the economy as some states start to reopen , and whether or not a second wave of infections come with it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy is going to be in very good shape , although the trajectory ought to be pretty positive by November , ” Steve Skancke , a former Treasury Department and Council on Economic Affairs official during the Carter and Reagan administrations , told Axios .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Trump 2020 Communications Director Explains 4 Strategy Changes The Campaign Made To Deal With Coronavirus ) It ’ s “ more than likely we ’ re going to see a positive stock market and there will be positive job growth , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Axios reports is what comes next with coronavirus , and whether or not a vaccine develops .
“ And that ’ s a very significant wildcard both on the downside and the upside for people ’ s perceptions of how the president managed all this and how they ’ re going to vote in November , ” Mark Zandi , a chief economist at Moody ’ s Investor Service , told Axios .
Fox news contributor and New York Post columnist Michael Goodwin argued in an op-ed for the NYP that coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election .
He explains that he asked 10 of his friends who are “ all successful New Yorkers … active in business , philanthropy , and are politically astute , ” about the president ’ s handling of the pandemic and what might happen in November , according to the op-ed .
“ Although several in the group express uncertainty about whether Trump will win a second term because of the coronavirus and economic impact , not a single one is convinced the president will lose , largely because they all see Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Even those who reflexively back Democrats doubt that Biden can win , ” Goodwin wrote in the April 18 op-ed .
One of his ten friends made the case that the pandemic has clarified some “ divisive issues.
” “ He ’ s been proven right about so many things , ” Goodwin ’ s friend said .
“ Stopping illegal immigration is no longer debatable .
His trade dispute with China makes even more sense because of how the Communist Party deceived the world .
The need to cut regulations is more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer a question .
”

Despite the heavy criticism of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, his campaign has adapted well to the realities of virtual campaigning and could still win in November.