thedailycaller--2020-01-30--Enviros Rally Around A Podcast Designed To Out Supposed Big Oil Propagandists

A popular podcast purporting to reveal the supposed propaganda propping up the oil industry is part of a journalism project designed to prod major media outlets into painting climate change as a crisis .
“ Drilled ” is depicted in the media as a podcast pursuing objective journalism that seeks to unmask what its host Amy Westervelt calls the public relations ploy driving big oil .
But the podcast is also part of Covering Climate Now ( CCN ) , a project some media outlets believe lacks objectivity .
Westervelt announced Drilled News in January , a reporting project run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Drilled News ’ s about page discloses the site ’ s participation in CCN while noting that the website brings together reporters who make their work available to news outlets .
The former environmental reporter has contributed work with The Guardian and The Washington Post , among other national newspapers , according to a Jan. 27 report from E & E News .
The “ Drilled ” podcast itself is plowing through its third season , the report notes .
The third season looks “ at how the fossil fuels industry leans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change , ” Westervelt told E & E News , referring to what she believes is the oil industry ’ s layers of propaganda .
“ The first lever is pro-fossil fuel propaganda , and the second is climate science denial.
” Westervelt said the fossil fuel industry is fine-tuning its “ propaganda machine.
” Her group ’ s role in CCN comes as journalists consider making climate advocacy part of their mission .
CCN ’ s founders kicked off the project in April 2019 and announced in May of that year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week to climate-related news , starting in September 2019 .
The project was organized in part by Columbia Journalism Review ( CJR ) , a nonprofit representing professional journalists .
The effort ’ s target was the lead-up to , and coverage of , the U.N. “ Climate Action Summit , ” held Sept. 15-23 .
The Nation environmental correspondent Mark Hertsgaard co-founded the project under the assumption that modern media were not only underreporting what activists call the climate crisis but are also giving too much air time to the fossil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unwilling to break away from the idea that journalism should not advocate for a position , according to Hertsgaard .
( RELATED : Exclusive : Inside The Media Conspiracy To Hype Greta Thunberg ) “ The New York Times is not on there , The Wall Street Journal is not on there , The Washington Post is not on there , ” Hertsgaard said in a September 2019 podcast with Kyle Pope , editor and publisher of CJR .
Hertsgaard was referring to the major outlets that did not contribute content to CCN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their minds — of activism , ” Hertsgaard continued , explaining why the big three legacy outlets preferred not to join .
He and Pope noted Covering Climate Now intends on breaking up that perception by wrapping climate coverage in the blanket of science rather than politics .
Neither Drilled News nor Covering Climate Now responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s requests for comment .
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A popular podcast purporting to reveal the supposed propaganda propping up the oil industry is part of a journalism project designed to prod major media outlets into painting climate change as a crisis.
“Drilled” is depicted in the media as a podcast pursuing objective journalism that seeks to unmask what its host Amy Westervelt calls the public relations ploy driving big oil. But the podcast is also part of Covering Climate Now (CCN), a project some media outlets believe lacks objectivity.
Westervelt announced Drilled News in January, a reporting project run by her podcast network, Critical Frequency. Drilled News’s about page discloses the site’s participation in CCN while noting that the website brings together reporters who make their work available to news outlets.
The former environmental reporter has contributed work with The Guardian and The Washington Post, among other national newspapers, according to a Jan. 27 report from E&E News. The “Drilled” podcast itself is plowing through its third season, the report notes.
The third season looks “at how the fossil fuels industry leans on two levers to delay action on climate change,” Westervelt told E&E News, referring to what she believes is the oil industry’s layers of propaganda. “The first lever is pro-fossil fuel propaganda, and the second is climate science denial.”
Westervelt said the fossil fuel industry is fine-tuning its “propaganda machine.” Her group’s role in CCN comes as journalists consider making climate advocacy part of their mission.
CCN’s founders kicked off the project in April 2019 and announced in May of that year that they would ask partners to devote a week to climate-related news, starting in September 2019. The project was organized in part by Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), a nonprofit representing professional journalists.
The effort’s target was the lead-up to, and coverage of, the U.N. “Climate Action Summit,” held Sept. 15-23.
The Nation environmental correspondent Mark Hertsgaard co-founded the project under the assumption that modern media were not only underreporting what activists call the climate crisis but are also giving too much air time to the fossil fuel industry.
Most legacy media are unwilling to break away from the idea that journalism should not advocate for a position, according to Hertsgaard. (RELATED: Exclusive: Inside The Media Conspiracy To Hype Greta Thunberg)
“The New York Times is not on there, The Wall Street Journal is not on there, The Washington Post is not on there,” Hertsgaard said in a September 2019 podcast with Kyle Pope, editor and publisher of CJR. Hertsgaard was referring to the major outlets that did not contribute content to CCN.
“This has an aroma — in their minds — of activism,” Hertsgaard continued, explaining why the big three legacy outlets preferred not to join. He and Pope noted Covering Climate Now intends on breaking up that perception by wrapping climate coverage in the blanket of science rather than politics.
Neither Drilled News nor Covering Climate Now responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s requests for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-01-30--WHO Declares Coronavirus A Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared coronavirus a global health emergency Thursday as it continues to spread around the world .
Coronavirus was first reported in China in December .
It has since spread to multiple countries around the world , including the United States , Thailand and Japan .
“ Over the past few weeks , we have witnessed the emergence of a previously unknown pathogen , which has escalated into an unprecedented outbreak , and which has been met by an unprecedented response , ” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said according to NPR .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not what is happening in China but what is happening in other countries.
” ( RELATED : Is This Objectively Disgusting Soup What ’ s Causing China ’ s Disease Outbreak ? )
The virus is believed to have spread from an animal , and China ’ s National Health Commission linked it with a seafood market that also sold live animals in Wuhan , China , NPR reporter .
In order for WHO to characterize something as a global health emergency , it has to pass three criteria .
Being declared as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extraordinary event , ” it “ constitute [ s ] a public health risk to other States through the international spread of ideas ” and it can “ potentially require a coordinate international response.
” The virus has killed over 170 people in China and infected over 8,000 people around the world .
There are six confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S .

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus a global health emergency Thursday as it continues to spread around the world.
Coronavirus was first reported in China in December. It has since spread to multiple countries around the world, including the United States, Thailand and Japan.
“Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed the emergence of a previously unknown pathogen, which has escalated into an unprecedented outbreak, and which has been met by an unprecedented response,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said according to NPR.
“The main reason for this declaration is not what is happening in China but what is happening in other countries.” (RELATED: Is This Objectively Disgusting Soup What’s Causing China’s Disease Outbreak?)
The virus is believed to have spread from an animal, and China’s National Health Commission linked it with a seafood market that also sold live animals in Wuhan, China, NPR reporter.
In order for WHO to characterize something as a global health emergency, it has to pass three criteria. Being declared as such means the virus is an “extraordinary event,” it “constitute[s] a public health risk to other States through the international spread of ideas” and it can “potentially require a coordinate international response.”
The virus has killed over 170 people in China and infected over 8,000 people around the world. There are six confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S.


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Liz Warren Finishes In 5th Place In Pocahontas County, Iowa

2020 presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren finished in fifth place in Pocahontas County , Iowa .
The Iowa Democratic Party released the first partial vote count from Monday night ’ s Iowa caucuses Tuesday showing former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg holding a slight lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders .
The partial vote count also showed Warren , of Massachusetts , in fifth place in Pocahontas County , Iowa with all precincts reporting .
Buttigieg received 34 % of the delegates in Pocahontas County , according to the Detroit Free Press , while Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former Vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Bernie Sanders took 10 % , followed by Warren with 8 % .
News of Warren ’ s placement in Pocahontas County comes after years of President Donald Trump calling Massachusetts senator “ Pocahontas ” — a reference to Warren ’ s claim that she has Cherokee ancestry .
( RELATED : Democrats Sit Quietly As Republicans Cheer Women ’ s Unemployment Numbers ) Warren has claimed throughout her academic career that she has Cherokee ancestry .
She listed herself as “ Native American ” on a Texas state bar registration form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Association of American Law Schools directory from 1986 to 1994 .
She taught at Harvard Law School before she became a politician , and as recently as 1996 , the school referred to her as Harvard Law School ’ s only Native American professor .
The Massachusetts senator touted results of a genetic test showing that she had between 1/64th and 1/1024th Native American ancestry as vindication of her claims .
Warren removed sections of her campaign website that showed results of the DNA test in August .
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2020 presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren finished in fifth place in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
The Iowa Democratic Party released the first partial vote count from Monday night’s Iowa caucuses Tuesday showing former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg holding a slight lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The partial vote count also showed Warren, of Massachusetts, in fifth place in Pocahontas County, Iowa with all precincts reporting.
Buttigieg received 34% of the delegates in Pocahontas County, according to the Detroit Free Press, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar and former Vice President Joe Biden had 22%. Sen. Bernie Sanders took 10%, followed by Warren with 8%.
News of Warren’s placement in Pocahontas County comes after years of President Donald Trump calling Massachusetts senator “Pocahontas” — a reference to Warren’s claim that she has Cherokee ancestry. (RELATED: Democrats Sit Quietly As Republicans Cheer Women’s Unemployment Numbers)
Today Elizabeth Warren, sometimes referred to by me as Pocahontas, joined the race for President. Will she run as our first Native American presidential candidate, or has she decided that after 32 years, this is not playing so well anymore? See you on the campaign TRAIL, Liz! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 9, 2019
Warren has claimed throughout her academic career that she has Cherokee ancestry. She listed herself as “Native American” on a Texas state bar registration form in April 1986 and as a minority in the Association of American Law Schools directory from 1986 to 1994.
She taught at Harvard Law School before she became a politician, and as recently as 1996, the school referred to her as Harvard Law School’s only Native American professor.
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The Massachusetts senator touted results of a genetic test showing that she had between 1/64th and 1/1024th Native American ancestry as vindication of her claims. Warren removed sections of her campaign website that showed results of the DNA test in August.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-05--The Greatest Showman Vs The Democrats’ Sh*tshow

On today ’ s podcast we react to last night ’ s State of the Union Address and the continuing mess that is the Democratic Party ’ s inability to count votes in Iowa .
President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union Address last night and liberals were outraged , naturally .
Trump the showman delivered dramatic and emotional moments , while Speaker Nancy Pelosi scowled and ultimately tore up the speech when it was over .
It was a contrast in parties , with the President and Republicans celebrating America ’ s successes and Democrats appearing small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into all of it .
It ’ s been 2 days and we still don ’ t know who won the Iowa Caucuses .
At this point , Bernie Sanders is winning the popular vote , both the first and second rounds , and losing to Pete Buttigeig in the delegate count because their system is so screwed up .
We make as much sense as can be made out of what is known so far .
And the Senate is set acquit President Trump in the impeachment trial today , dashing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We preview it .
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On today’s podcast we react to Tuesday night’s State of the Union address and the continuing mess that is the Democratic Party’s inability to count votes in Iowa.
Listen to the show:
President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union Address on Tuesday night and liberals were outraged, naturally. Trump the showman delivered dramatic and emotional moments, while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi scowled and ultimately tore up the speech when it was over. It was a contrast in parties, with the president and Republicans celebrating America’s successes and Democrats appearing small and angry about them. We get into all of it.
It’s been 2 days and we still don’t know who won the Iowa caucuses. At this point, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is winning the popular vote, both the first and second rounds, and losing to South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigeig in the delegate count because their system is so screwed up. We make as much sense as can be made out of what is known so far.
And the Senate is set to acquit Trump in the impeachment trial Wednesday, dashing the dreams of Democrats across the country. We preview it.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Nothing But Contempt During President Trump’s State Of The Union

President Donald Trump opened his State of the Union address with remarks that focused on the positive , saying , “ In just 3 short years , we have shattered the mentality of American decline , and we have rejected the downsizing of America ’ s destiny.
” President Trump ’ s third annual address to congress came just one day before the Senate ’ s impeachment vote .
President Trump who was impeached by the United States House of Representatives in December , did not mention the trial which is still ongoing in the Senate .
However , President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s offered handshake suggested his impeachment in the House was still on his mind .
( RELATED : Democrats Sit Quietly As Republicans Cheer Women ’ s Unemployment Numbers ) The Senate is expected to vote in favor of acquitting the president , though West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin suggested censuring the president in an effort to find a bipartisan solution .
When Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott was asked on his way into the House Chambers for the State of the Union , whether he or other Congressional Republicans would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think it ’ s wrong .
Why don ’ t they start doing what the American public want , pass some bills about lowering drug prices , focus on securing the border , immigration reform rather than constantly just attacking the president.
” New York Democratic Congressman Max Rose , who voted for impeachment in the House seemed less convinced that it was “ wrong ” .
Saying , “ I ’ ll have to get back to you on that , what I ’ m interested is to see right now is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can unify America , that ’ s what we got to be focused on right now.
” Though country unification seemed sparse as there were some small protests by Democrats in the chamber , and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi concluded the evening by ripping up President Trump ’ s speech .

President Donald Trump opened his State of the Union address with remarks that focused on the positive, saying, “In just 3 short years, we have shattered the mentality of American decline, and we have rejected the downsizing of America’s destiny.”
President Trump’s third annual address to congress came just one day before the Senate’s impeachment vote. President Trump who was impeached by the United States House of Representatives in December, did not mention the trial which is still ongoing in the Senate.
However, President Trump’s snub of Nancy Pelosi’s offered handshake suggested his impeachment in the House was still on his mind. (RELATED: Democrats Sit Quietly As Republicans Cheer Women’s Unemployment Numbers)
The Senate is expected to vote in favor of acquitting the president, though West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin suggested censuring the president in an effort to find a bipartisan solution.
When Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott was asked on his way into the House Chambers for the State of the Union, whether he or other Congressional Republicans would consider censorship he said, “I think it’s wrong. Why don’t they start doing what the American public want, pass some bills about lowering drug prices, focus on securing the border, immigration reform rather than constantly just attacking the president.”
New York Democratic Congressman Max Rose, who voted for impeachment in the House seemed less convinced that it was “wrong”. Saying, “I’ll have to get back to you on that, what I’m interested is to see right now is what the President has to say that can unify America, that’s what we got to be focused on right now.”
Though country unification seemed sparse as there were some small protests by Democrats in the chamber, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi concluded the evening by ripping up President Trump’s speech.


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--‘The Land Of Heroes’: Trump’s 2020 State Of The Union Outlines America’s Bipartisan ‘Next Step Forwa

‘The Land Of Heroes’: Trump’s 2020 State Of The Union Outlines America’s Bipartisan ‘Next Step Forward’

President Donald Trump touted his administration ’ s economic successes during Tuesday night ’ s State of the Union address before outlining the “ next step forward ” in the “ great American comeback.
” Trump specifically sought to tie progressive issues to traditional conservative causes in order to chart a shared path to the “ most exceptional republic ever to exist in all of human history.
” That latter half of the speech additionally featured several surprises , including the reunion of a military family , the gifting of an opportunity scholarship to a fourth grader from Philadelphia , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ award ceremony for conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh .
Notably , the president did not verbally address his ongoing impeachment trial , despite delivering his remarks in the same chamber in which he was impeached just seven weeks ago .
He did , however , decline to shake hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , who sent two articles of impeachment over to the Senate back in January .
Trump ’ s speech opened by claiming his first three years in office had “ shattered the mentality of American Decline.
” He pointed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slash “ job killing ” Obama-era regulations , creating “ 7 million jobs.
” In particular , Trump took credit for massive workforce demographic improvements , including historically low unemployment figures for “ African-Americans , Hispanic Americans and Asian-Americans , ” veterans , disabled Americans , and Americans who didn ’ t graduate from high school .
He pointed to a 70 year low for female unemployment .
President Trump singled out the work of South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott in building Opportunity Zones , which coupled with the Trump administration ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and new jobs in “ 9,000 previously neglected neighborhoods.
” He pointed to Tony Rankins , a U.S. Army veteran from Cincinnati , Ohio , who , by working with the Opportunity Zone company “ R Investments , ” overcame drug addiction , gained a new career , and reconciled with his family .
Rankins was a special guest of Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Tuesday night .
As expected , the president took a victory lap on his recent signature of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement , claiming the NAFTA successor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ auto jobs.
” “ Unlike so many who came before me , I keep my promises , ” Trump told the room .
“ We did our job.
” He added that the USMCA would allow for ongoing trade negotiations with China to progress .
“ For decades , China has taken advantage of the United States , ” POTUS explained .
“ Now we have changed that , but at the same time , we have , perhaps , the best relationship we ’ ve ever had with China including with president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve done.
” Trump closed the first half of his speech with a somewhat animated attack on socialism in the Western Hemisphere .
“ That ’ s why my administration reversed the failing policies of the previous administration on Cuba , ” he explained .
“ We are supporting the hopes of Cubans , Nicaragua and Venezuela to restore democracy.
” Trump particularly singled out the Maduro regime in Venezuela .
While asking the Juan Guaido , the “ true and legitimate President of Venezuela ” and a surprise guest in the gallery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accused Maduro of being “ a tyrant who brutalizes his people , ” and promised he “ will be smashed and broken.
” One of the most eye-raising moments from Tuesday night came when Trump called out the “ 132 lawmakers in this room [ who ] have endorsed legislation to oppose a socialist takeover of the health care system.
” He would go on to add that “ over 130 legislators in this chamber have endorsed legislation that would bankrupt the nation by providing free to spare funded health care to millions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subsidize care for anyone in the world who unlawfully crosses the borders.
” Though Trump had campaigned on a promise to repeal and replace President Barack Obama ’ s Affordable Care Act , he pledged to “ protect patients with pre-existing conditions ” in addition to recipients of “ Medicare and Social Security.
” His largest health care applause line of the night came while calling on Congress to pass “ legislation that achieves the goal of dramatically lowering prescription drug prices.
” “ Get a bill on my desk , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Less than two weeks after becoming the first sitting president to speak at the March For Life in Washington , D.C. , Trump urged Congress Tuesday to ban late term abortions .
Still , the predictably pro-life call-to-action was tempered with pledges to improve education funding , specifically for trade and vocational schools and “ the nation ’ s historically black colleges and universities.
” Paid family leave , a pet issue of Trump ’ s daughter , Ivanka , was addressed in the “ bipartisan Advancing Support for Working Families Act ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to extend family leave to mothers and fathers “ all across the nation.
” Trump , whose rollback of coal regulations has earned the ire of the green wing of the Democratic Party , tied his recent announcement that the United States would join the 1 Million Trees Initiative to a need to spend on new domestic infrastructure .
“ I ask you to pass over to John Barrasso ’ s bill for highways , bridges and tunnels all across the land , ” he told the assembled lawmakers .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizen can have access to high-speed Internet , including and especially in rural America.
” The President ’ s final remarks played straight to some of his base ’ s core issues : namely law and order , border security , support for the military , and protection of civil liberties .
While he touched on immigration earlier in the speech , Trump specifically highlighted the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers for arresting in 2019 “ more than 120,000 criminal aliens charged with nearly 10,000 burglaries , 5,000 sexual assaults , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was recognized for confirming an astounding 187 judicial nominees , including Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh .
The president further pledged to continue fighting for Americans ’ rights to “ pray in public schools ” and “ to keep and bear arms ” before turning his sights overseas .
Trump heartily defended his decision to kill former Iranian Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani , highlighting the gold star family of Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Hake , who was killed in Iraq by an explosive provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out such a terrorist would “ defend ” the lives of America ’ s service members in the Middle East but added that is “ not our function to serve other nations as law enforcement agencies.
” “ We are working to finally end America ’ s longest war and bring our troops back home.
” “ This is our glorious and magnificent inheritance , ” the president added in closing .
“ America ’ s the place where anything can happen .
America is the place where anyone can rise , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soil , on this continent , the most incredible dreams come true.
” “ This nation is our canvas and this country is our masterpiece .
We look at tomorrow and see unlimited frontiers just waiting to be explored .
Our brightest discoveries are not yet known .
Our most thrilling stories are not yet told .
Our grandest journeys are not yet made .
”

President Donald Trump touted his administration’s economic successes during Tuesday night’s State of the Union address before outlining the “next step forward” in the “great American comeback.”
Trump specifically sought to tie progressive issues to traditional conservative causes in order to chart a shared path to the “most exceptional republic ever to exist in all of human history.”
That latter half of the speech additionally featured several surprises, including the reunion of a military family, the gifting of an opportunity scholarship to a fourth grader from Philadelphia, and an impromptu Presidential Medal of Freedom award ceremony for conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh.
Notably, the president did not verbally address his ongoing impeachment trial, despite delivering his remarks in the same chamber in which he was impeached just seven weeks ago. He did, however, decline to shake hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who sent two articles of impeachment over to the Senate back in January.
“The Great American Comeback”
Trump’s speech opened by claiming his first three years in office had “shattered the mentality of American Decline.” He pointed to his administration’s efforts to slash “job killing” Obama-era regulations, creating “7 million jobs.”
In particular, Trump took credit for massive workforce demographic improvements, including historically low unemployment figures for “African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian-Americans,” veterans, disabled Americans, and Americans who didn’t graduate from high school. He pointed to a 70 year low for female unemployment.
President Trump singled out the work of South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott in building Opportunity Zones, which coupled with the Trump administration’s tax cuts, have created wealth and new jobs in “9,000 previously neglected neighborhoods.” He pointed to Tony Rankins, a U.S. Army veteran from Cincinnati, Ohio, who, by working with the Opportunity Zone company “R Investments,” overcame drug addiction, gained a new career, and reconciled with his family. Rankins was a special guest of Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Tuesday night.
As expected, the president took a victory lap on his recent signature of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, claiming the NAFTA successor will create “100,000 new high-paying American auto jobs.”
“Unlike so many who came before me, I keep my promises,” Trump told the room. “We did our job.”
He added that the USMCA would allow for ongoing trade negotiations with China to progress.
“For decades, China has taken advantage of the United States,” POTUS explained. “Now we have changed that, but at the same time, we have, perhaps, the best relationship we’ve ever had with China including with president XI. They respect what we’ve done.”
Trump closed the first half of his speech with a somewhat animated attack on socialism in the Western Hemisphere.
“That’s why my administration reversed the failing policies of the previous administration on Cuba,” he explained. “We are supporting the hopes of Cubans, Nicaragua and Venezuela to restore democracy.”
Trump particularly singled out the Maduro regime in Venezuela. While asking the Juan Guaido, the “true and legitimate President of Venezuela” and a surprise guest in the gallery Tuesday night, to rise, POTUS accused Maduro of being “a tyrant who brutalizes his people,” and promised he “will be smashed and broken.”
Health Care Reform Meets Immigration Reform
One of the most eye-raising moments from Tuesday night came when Trump called out the “132 lawmakers in this room [who] have endorsed legislation to oppose a socialist takeover of the health care system.”
He would go on to add that “over 130 legislators in this chamber have endorsed legislation that would bankrupt the nation by providing free to spare funded health care to millions of illegal aliens, forcing taxpayers to subsidize care for anyone in the world who unlawfully crosses the borders.”
Though Trump had campaigned on a promise to repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act, he pledged to “protect patients with pre-existing conditions” in addition to recipients of “Medicare and Social Security.”
His largest health care applause line of the night came while calling on Congress to pass “legislation that achieves the goal of dramatically lowering prescription drug prices.”
“Get a bill on my desk, and I will sign it into law immediately.”
“Every Child Is A Miracle Of Life”
Less than two weeks after becoming the first sitting president to speak at the March For Life in Washington, D.C., Trump urged Congress Tuesday to ban late term abortions.
Still, the predictably pro-life call-to-action was tempered with pledges to improve education funding, specifically for trade and vocational schools and “the nation’s historically black colleges and universities.”
Paid family leave, a pet issue of Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, was addressed in the “bipartisan Advancing Support for Working Families Act” in addition to Trump’s calls to extend family leave to mothers and fathers “all across the nation.”
Earth And Infrastructure
Trump, whose rollback of coal regulations has earned the ire of the green wing of the Democratic Party, tied his recent announcement that the United States would join the 1 Million Trees Initiative to a need to spend on new domestic infrastructure.
“I ask you to pass over to John Barrasso’s bill for highways, bridges and tunnels all across the land,” he told the assembled lawmakers. “I’m also committed to ensuring that every citizen can have access to high-speed Internet, including and especially in rural America.”
“The Land Of Heroes”
The President’s final remarks played straight to some of his base’s core issues: namely law and order, border security, support for the military, and protection of civil liberties.
While he touched on immigration earlier in the speech, Trump specifically highlighted the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers for arresting in 2019 “more than 120,000 criminal aliens charged with nearly 10,000 burglaries, 5,000 sexual assaults, 45,000 violent assaults and 2,000 murders.”
House Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was recognized for confirming an astounding 187 judicial nominees, including Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. The president further pledged to continue fighting for Americans’ rights to “pray in public schools” and “to keep and bear arms” before turning his sights overseas.
Trump heartily defended his decision to kill former Iranian Quds Force General Qassem Soleimani, highlighting the gold star family of Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Hake, who was killed in Iraq by an explosive provided by Soleimani. He argued that taking out such a terrorist would “defend” the lives of America’s service members in the Middle East but added that is “not our function to serve other nations as law enforcement agencies.”
“We are working to finally end America’s longest war and bring our troops back home.”
“This is our glorious and magnificent inheritance,” the president added in closing. “America’s the place where anything can happen. America is the place where anyone can rise, and here on this land, on the soil, on this continent, the most incredible dreams come true.”
“This nation is our canvas and this country is our masterpiece. We look at tomorrow and see unlimited frontiers just waiting to be explored. Our brightest discoveries are not yet known. Our most thrilling stories are not yet told. Our grandest journeys are not yet made.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Nancy Pelosi Ripped For Tearing Up Speech Copy As Soon As Trump Concludes

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up her copy of President Donald Trump ’ s State of the Union as @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday night , drawing a boatload of criticism from the other side of the aisle @ @ @ @ @ from the night ’ s beginning as Trump declined to shake the House Speaker ’ @ @ @ @ @ a copy of the speech .
Fox News reported on air that the two had @ @ @ @ @ called her a “ third grade politician ” during an October meeting at the White @ @ @ @ @ reaction drew plenty of criticism .
Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio tweeted that Pelosi had @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Watch Rush Limbaugh React When Melania Trump Presents Him With Medal Of Freedom @ @ @ @ @ Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called the action “ petty , ” and House GOP Whip @ @ @ @ @ “ new low.
” After the House delivered two articles of impeachment to the Senate @ @ @ @ @ poised to acquit the president this week .

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up her copy of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union as he wrapped up the speech Tuesday night, drawing a boatload of criticism from the other side of the aisle.
The tension was palpable from the night’s beginning as Trump declined to shake the House Speaker’s hand after handing her a copy of the speech. Fox News reported on air that the two had not spoken since the president called her a “third grade politician” during an October meeting at the White House.
Pelosi’s reaction drew plenty of criticism. Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio tweeted that Pelosi had “embarrassed herself.” (RELATED: Watch Rush Limbaugh React When Melania Trump Presents Him With Medal Of Freedom In SOTU Surprise)
The Speaker embarrassed herself by ripping up her paper copy of the speech in dramatic fashion. So pathetic. #SOTU2020 — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 5, 2020
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called the action “petty,” and House GOP Whip Steve Scalise called it a “new low.”
How petty of Pelosi. Ripping up a piece of paper doesn’t change the facts that were written on it—Americans are winning, in spite of the do-nothing Democrats. — Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) February 5, 2020
???? NEW LOW FOR NANCY PELOSI: She ripped up @realDonaldTrump’s #SOTU speech for the cameras on national TV. This speech was about American heroes and American workers. She decided THAT was worth literally tearing apart. Absolutely disgraceful. pic.twitter.com/Cp0tg3AE1W — Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) February 5, 2020
Pelosi received plenty more criticism on Twitter:
CLASSLESS MOVE, Speaker Nancy Pelosi RIPS up President Trump’s State of the Union Speech!! That’s US history she just ripped up!!#SOTU #SOTU2020 pic.twitter.com/9ta6uoa2M2 — Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) February 5, 2020
Nancy Pelosi rips up President Trump’s speech… this is all they have… Tantrums. pic.twitter.com/gi3JP8lVWp — Carpe Donktum???? (@CarpeDonktum) February 5, 2020
Pelosi rips up Pres. Trump’s speech. How utterly disrespectful & immature.pic.twitter.com/dtRkGo41ir — Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) February 5, 2020
The Democrats’ 3 plus year temper tantrum was on full display tonight. Unhinged: Nancy Pelosi rips the State of the Union speech transcript. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/594nUA9vjp — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 5, 2020
Nancy Pelosi is so enraged that she cannot contain her hate That’s how good Trump’s speech was https://t.co/nGZC6fEuEA — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) February 5, 2020
After the House delivered two articles of impeachment to the Senate, the upper chamber is poised to acquit the president this week.


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Trump Surprises Army Wife With Her Husband’s Homecoming

President Donald Trump surprised an Army wife during Tuesday ’ s State of the Union address , bringing her husband home from Afghanistan and directly into the chamber .
Trump began by introducing Amy Williams and her two children , speaking of their sacrifice as the family of a soldier on his fourth deployment .
( RELATED : Century-Old Tuskegee Airman Snaps To Attention And Salutes Trump , Then Smiles And Gives A Finger Gun ) “ War places a heavy burden on our extraordinary military families , ” Trump said .
“ Especially spouses like Amy Williams from Fort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children , six-year-old Eliana and three-year-old Roland .
Amy helps other military families .
For the past seven months , her husband has been in Afghanistan for seven months on his fourth deployment .
Amy ’ s kids had not seen their father ’ s face in many months .
Your sacrifice makes it possible for all of our people to live in safety and in peace and we want to thank you .
Thank you , Amy.
” But even as the crowd cheered for them , Trump dropped the real surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trump said .
“ Tonight , we have a very special surprise .
I am thrilled to inform you that your husband is back from deployment .
He is here with us tonight.
” The crowd erupted with cheers and applause as Sergeant Williams walked down the steps to embrace his stunned wife and children .
“ Welcome home Sergeant Williams , ” Trump said .
“ Thank you very much .
As the world bears witness tonight , America is a land of heroes .
”

President Donald Trump surprised an Army wife during Tuesday’s State of the Union address, bringing her husband home from Afghanistan and directly into the chamber.
Trump began by introducing Amy Williams and her two children, speaking of their sacrifice as the family of a soldier on his fourth deployment. (RELATED: Century-Old Tuskegee Airman Snaps To Attention And Salutes Trump, Then Smiles And Gives A Finger Gun)
“War places a heavy burden on our extraordinary military families,” Trump said. “Especially spouses like Amy Williams from Fort Bragg, North Carolina and her two children, six-year-old Eliana and three-year-old Roland. Amy helps other military families. For the past seven months, her husband has been in Afghanistan for seven months on his fourth deployment. Amy’s kids had not seen their father’s face in many months. Your sacrifice makes it possible for all of our people to live in safety and in peace and we want to thank you. Thank you, Amy.”
But even as the crowd cheered for them, Trump dropped the real surprise.
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“There is one more thing,” Trump said. “Tonight, we have a very special surprise. I am thrilled to inform you that your husband is back from deployment. He is here with us tonight.”
The crowd erupted with cheers and applause as Sergeant Williams walked down the steps to embrace his stunned wife and children.
“Welcome home Sergeant Williams,” Trump said. “Thank you very much. As the world bears witness tonight, America is a land of heroes.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Nancy Pelosi Breaks Protocol With State Of The Union Introduction

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dissed President Donald Trump when she introduced him at the start of Tuesday ’ s 2020 State of the Union ( SOTU ) – shortly after Trump snubbed her handshake attempt .
Trump made headlines Tuesday when he declined to shake Pelosi ’ s ( D , CA ) hand at the start of his SOTU address .
Moments later , Pelosi appeared to get even with her untraditional introduction of Trump to members of Congress .
The introduction was short and cut out the part where the House Speaker traditionally says he or she has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” of presenting the president .
“ Members of Congress , the President of the United States , ” Pelosi said .
Traditionally , the House Speaker introduces the president by saying “ Members of Congress , I have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the President of the United States , ” CNN ’ s Jake Tapper tweeted .
This break from tradition is reportedly a violation of protocol , according to conservative pundit Ann Coulter .
( RELATED : Meet President Donald Trump ’ s Special Guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) At the end of the speech , Pelosi took another hit at the president when she appeared to tear up his 2020 SOTU speech .
The fireworks between the two come one day ahead of Trump ’ s expected acquittal in Wednesday ’ s Senate impeachment trial .

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dissed President Donald Trump when she introduced him at the start of Tuesday’s 2020 State of the Union (SOTU) – shortly after Trump snubbed her handshake attempt.
Trump made headlines Tuesday when he declined to shake Pelosi’s (D, CA) hand at the start of his SOTU address. Moments later, Pelosi appeared to get even with her untraditional introduction of Trump to members of Congress.
The introduction was short and cut out the part where the House Speaker traditionally says he or she has “the high privilege and distinct honor” of presenting the president.
“Members of Congress, the President of the United States,” Pelosi said.
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Traditionally, the House Speaker introduces the president by saying “Members of Congress, I have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the President of the United States,” CNN’s Jake Tapper tweeted.
This break from tradition is reportedly a violation of protocol, according to conservative pundit Ann Coulter. (RELATED: Meet President Donald Trump’s Special Guests For The 2020 State Of The Union)
Pelosi just violated protocol by not giving traditional State of Union introduction: “Members of Congress, I have the high privilege and distinct honor of presenting to you the President of the United States.” She said: “Members of Congress, the president of the United States” — Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) February 5, 2020
At the end of the speech, Pelosi took another hit at the president when she appeared to tear up his 2020 SOTU speech. The fireworks between the two come one day ahead of Trump’s expected acquittal in Wednesday’s Senate impeachment trial.


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Trump Highlights Baby Born At 21 Weeks, Calls On Congress To Ban Late-Term Abortion

President Donald Trump highlighted a premature baby born at 21 weeks and called on lawmakers to ban late-term abortion Tuesday night at the State of the Union .
Trump delivered the State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night in Washington , D.C. , where he discussed the birth of Ellie Schneider , a baby born at 21 weeks and six days .
“ In 2017 , doctors at Saint Luke ’ s Hospital in Kansas City [ Missouri ] delivered one of the earliest premature babies ever to survive , 21 weeks and 6 days and weighing less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Ellie was a born fighter .
Through the skill of her doctors and the prayers of her parents , she won the battle of life.
” ( RELATED : Democrats Sit Quietly As Republicans Cheer Women ’ s Unemployment Numbers ) “ Today she is a healthy 2-year-old girl sitting with her amazing mother , Robin , ” Trump said , pointing to the child ’ s mother in the gallery .
“ We are glad to have you with us tonight.
” The president said that the premature baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a miracle of life ” and that his administration ’ s goal is to ensure that every baby “ has the best chance to thrive and grow just like Ellie.
” “ That is why I am asking Congress to provide another $ 50-million to fund neo-natal research for America ’ s youngest patients , ” the president said .
“ That is why I ’ m also calling upon members of Congress here tonight to pass legislation finally banning the late-term abortion of babies.
” “ Whether we are Republican , Democrat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agree that every human life is a sacred gift from God .
As we support America ’ s moms and dads , I was recently proud to sign the law providing new parents in the federal workforce paid family leave , serving as a model for the rest of the country , ” he continued .
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President Donald Trump highlighted a premature baby born at 21 weeks and called on lawmakers to ban late-term abortion Tuesday night at the State of the Union.
Trump delivered the State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., where he discussed the birth of Ellie Schneider, a baby born at 21 weeks and six days.
“In 2017, doctors at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City [Missouri] delivered one of the earliest premature babies ever to survive, 21 weeks and 6 days and weighing less than a pound,” the president said. “Ellie was a born fighter. Through the skill of her doctors and the prayers of her parents, she won the battle of life.” (RELATED: Democrats Sit Quietly As Republicans Cheer Women’s Unemployment Numbers)
“Today she is a healthy 2-year-old girl sitting with her amazing mother, Robin,” Trump said, pointing to the child’s mother in the gallery. “We are glad to have you with us tonight.”
The president said that the premature baby “reminds us that every child is a miracle of life” and that his administration’s goal is to ensure that every baby “has the best chance to thrive and grow just like Ellie.”
“That is why I am asking Congress to provide another $50-million to fund neo-natal research for America’s youngest patients,” the president said. “That is why I’m also calling upon members of Congress here tonight to pass legislation finally banning the late-term abortion of babies.”
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“Whether we are Republican, Democrat or independent, surely we must all agree that every human life is a sacred gift from God. As we support America’s moms and dads, I was recently proud to sign the law providing new parents in the federal workforce paid family leave, serving as a model for the rest of the country,” he continued.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Ivanka Wows In Striking Black Sleeveless Dress AT SOTU

Ivanka Trump truly wowed when she stepped out Tuesday in gorgeous black sleeveless dress at the U.S. Capitol for the @ @ @ @ @ .
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the sleeveless black number @ @ @ @ @ knees as she joined husband Jared Kushner ahead of President Donald Trump ’ s 2020 @ @ @ @ @ session of U.S. Congress in the House Chamber .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads @ @ @ @ @ Dress During Munich Trip ) She completed the terrific look with loose hair and red @ @ @ @ @ photos , Ivanka is seen speaking with the legendary radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh @ @ @ @ @ Presidential Medal of Freedom from Melania Trump .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In @ @ @ @ @ ) The first daughter ’ s fashion sense is always on point has has been @ @ @ @ @ , she turned heads when she showed up in a jaw-dropping red dress during a @ @ @ @ @ Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here .

Ivanka Trump truly wowed when she stepped out Tuesday in gorgeous black sleeveless dress at the U.S. Capitol for the State of the Union Address.
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the sleeveless black number that went down to her knees as she joined husband Jared Kushner ahead of President Donald Trump’s 2020 SOTU address to a joint session of U.S. Congress in the House Chamber. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip)
She completed the terrific look with loose hair and red high heels.
In several photos, Ivanka is seen speaking with the legendary radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh before he is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Melania Trump. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
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The first daughter’s fashion sense is always on point has has been noted before. Most recently, she turned heads when she showed up in a jaw-dropping red dress during a White House signing event.
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here.


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Watch Rush Limbaugh React When Melania Trump Presents Him With Medal Of Freedom In SOTU Surprise

First Lady Melania Trump presented conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at Tuesday night ’ s State of the Union address .
Multiple media sources reported the president ’ s intention to award the honor to Limbaugh during a lunch with television anchors , but plans apparently changed with the first lady presenting the award directly at the president ’ s request .
“ Almost every American family knows the pain when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness , ” Trump said Tuesday .
“ Here tonight is a special man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just received a Stage 4 advanced cancer diagnosis .
This is not good news , but what is good news is that he is the greatest fighter and winner that you will ever meet .
Rush Limbaugh , thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country.
” A clearly touched Limbaugh stood as the crowd applauded .
“ And Rush , in recognition of all that you have done for our Nation , the millions of people a day that you speak to and that you inspire , and all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done for charity , I am proud to announce tonight that you will be receiving our country ’ s highest civilian honor , the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
” As the audience applauded , Trump said : “ I will now ask the First Lady of the United States to please stand and present you with the honor.
” ( RELATED : Activists On Twitter Celebrate Rush Limbaugh ’ s Cancer ) Someone shouted “ thank you , Rush !
” to more applause .
Limbaugh told his radio audience on Monday that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer and that he would be missing some days on his show for treatment .
“ There are going to be days that I ’ m not going to be able to be here , ” he said .
“ Because I will be undergoing treatment .
”

First Lady Melania Trump presented conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at Tuesday night’s State of the Union address.
Multiple media sources reported the president’s intention to award the honor to Limbaugh during a lunch with television anchors, but plans apparently changed with the first lady presenting the award directly at the president’s request.
“Almost every American family knows the pain when a loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness,” Trump said Tuesday. “Here tonight is a special man, someone beloved by millions of Americans who just received a Stage 4 advanced cancer diagnosis. This is not good news, but what is good news is that he is the greatest fighter and winner that you will ever meet. Rush Limbaugh, thank you for your decades of tireless devotion to our country.”
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A clearly touched Limbaugh stood as the crowd applauded.
“And Rush, in recognition of all that you have done for our Nation, the millions of people a day that you speak to and that you inspire, and all of the incredible work that you have done for charity, I am proud to announce tonight that you will be receiving our country’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.”
As the audience applauded, Trump said: “I will now ask the First Lady of the United States to please stand and present you with the honor.” (RELATED: Activists On Twitter Celebrate Rush Limbaugh’s Cancer)
Someone shouted “thank you, Rush!” to more applause.
Limbaugh told his radio audience on Monday that he has been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and that he would be missing some days on his show for treatment.
“There are going to be days that I’m not going to be able to be here,” he said. “Because I will be undergoing treatment.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Tucker Carlson Mocks Iowa Caucus Chaos, Says Democrats ‘Couldn’t Organize Nap Time For A 6-Year-Old’

Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocked the ongoing chaos surrounding Monday night ’ s Iowa caucuses , the results of which had still not been released nearly 24 hours later .
Carlson opened his show Tuesday evening with his own assessment of the caucuses and the State of the Union .
( RELATED : Sanders Campaign Internal Data Looks Very Bad For Joe Biden ) “ How will the president assess the state of the American union tonight ?
” Carlson began .
“ How would you assess it ?
Fundamentally peaceful and prosperous , thank God , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lasts .
And honestly a little crazy , surreal at times .
And given what is happening in Iowa , really and truly hilarious .
Like the funniest thing anyone has seen.
” “ Did you expect in your heart that liberals were basically disorganized and incompetent ?
” Carlson continued .
“ The kind of people who hate their dads and leave dirty dishes in the sink and have crumbs in their beds ?
Turns out you had no idea .
It ’ s so much worse than that .
They are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to control your healthcare could not organize nap time for a six-year-old.
” Carlson went on to mock the confusion surrounding Iowa ’ s caucuses and the vote-counting app that reportedly caused all the problems , taking aim at several of the candidates and media personalities as well .
“ Keep in mind things were not always this way , ” Carlson concluded .
“ For 50 years the Iowa caucus ran smoothly using 19th century technology .
Paper ballots and phoned in the results .
Then the tech geniuses got involved and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more efficient , like iPads will make your kids smarter .
How did that work out ?
”

Fox News host Tucker Carlson mocked the ongoing chaos surrounding Monday night’s Iowa caucuses, the results of which had still not been released nearly 24 hours later.
Carlson opened his show Tuesday evening with his own assessment of the caucuses and the State of the Union. (RELATED: Sanders Campaign Internal Data Looks Very Bad For Joe Biden)
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“How will the president assess the state of the American union tonight?” Carlson began. “How would you assess it? Fundamentally peaceful and prosperous, thank God, and we’re grateful for that while it lasts. And honestly a little crazy, surreal at times. And given what is happening in Iowa, really and truly hilarious. Like the funniest thing anyone has seen.”
“Did you expect in your heart that liberals were basically disorganized and incompetent?” Carlson continued. “The kind of people who hate their dads and leave dirty dishes in the sink and have crumbs in their beds? Turns out you had no idea. It’s so much worse than that. They are a disaster. The people who want to control your healthcare could not organize nap time for a six-year-old.”
Carlson went on to mock the confusion surrounding Iowa’s caucuses and the vote-counting app that reportedly caused all the problems, taking aim at several of the candidates and media personalities as well.
“Keep in mind things were not always this way,” Carlson concluded. “For 50 years the Iowa caucus ran smoothly using 19th century technology. Paper ballots and phoned in the results. Then the tech geniuses got involved and promised to make it easier and way more efficient, like iPads will make your kids smarter. How did that work out?”


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--‘Prey Upon The Public’: Trump Hits Sanctuary Cities During State Of The Union Address

President Donald Trump took on sanctuary cities during his 2020 State of the Union address and named-dropped states that have harbored illegal aliens that went on to allegedly commit heinous crimes .
“ A better tomorrow for all Americans also requires us to keep America safe .
That means supporting the men and women of law enforcement at every level , including our nation ’ s heroic [ Immigration and Customs Enforcement ] ICE officers , ” Trump said Tuesday night while addressing Congress .
“ Tragically , there are many cities in America where radical politicians have chosen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In sanctuary cities , local officials order police to release dangerous criminal aliens to prey upon the public , instead of handing them over to ICE to be safely removed , ” he added .
The president spoke of a crime allegedly committed by an illegal alien in New York City .
Reeaz Khan , a 21-year-old Guyanese national living illegally in the U.S. , was charged with sexually abusing and killing a 92-year-old woman while she was out late at night collecting returnables in January .
Before being charged with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested in November for assaulting his father and placed into local custody .
ICE placed an immigration retainer on him , but New York City authorities — who are instructed not to cooperate with ICE — ignored the detainer .
He was ultimately released back into the public .
“ Just 29 days ago , a criminal alien freed by the sanctuary City of New York was charged with the brutal rape and murder of a 92-year-old woman , ” Trump said of Khan .
“ The killer had been previously arrested for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s sanctuary policies , he was set free .
If the city had honored ICE ’ s detainer request , his victim would be alive today.
” Trump then turned to California — another state that notably refuses to cooperate with federal immigration authorities .
“ In December 2018 , California police detained an illegal alien with five prior arrests , including convictions for robbery and assault .
But as required by California ’ s sanctuary law , local authorities released him , ” he said .
( RELATED : Illegal Alien Deported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Returned To The US ) Days later , the criminal alien went on a gruesome spree of deadly violence .
He viciously shot one man going about his daily work ; he approached a woman sitting in her car and shot her in the arm and the chest .
He walked into a convenience store and wildly fired his weapon .
He hijacked a truck and smashed into vehicles , critically injuring innocent victims .
One of the victims of his bloody rampage was a 51-year-old American named Rocky Jones .
One of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jones , was invited as a guest to the State of the Union address .
“ Jody , our hearts weep for your loss — and we will not rest until you have justice , ” Trump said .
Trump called on Congress to pass legislation introduced by North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis , which would allow people like Jody Jones to sue sanctuary cities .
“ The United States of America should be a sanctuary for law-abiding Americans — not criminal aliens !
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President Donald Trump took on sanctuary cities during his 2020 State of the Union address and named-dropped states that have harbored illegal aliens that went on to allegedly commit heinous crimes.
“A better tomorrow for all Americans also requires us to keep America safe. That means supporting the men and women of law enforcement at every level, including our nation’s heroic [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] ICE officers,” Trump said Tuesday night while addressing Congress.
“Tragically, there are many cities in America where radical politicians have chosen to provide sanctuary for these criminal illegal aliens. In sanctuary cities, local officials order police to release dangerous criminal aliens to prey upon the public, instead of handing them over to ICE to be safely removed,” he added.
The president spoke of a crime allegedly committed by an illegal alien in New York City. Reeaz Khan, a 21-year-old Guyanese national living illegally in the U.S., was charged with sexually abusing and killing a 92-year-old woman while she was out late at night collecting returnables in January.
Before being charged with the heinous crime, Khan had been previously arrested in November for assaulting his father and placed into local custody. ICE placed an immigration retainer on him, but New York City authorities — who are instructed not to cooperate with ICE — ignored the detainer. He was ultimately released back into the public.
“Just 29 days ago, a criminal alien freed by the sanctuary City of New York was charged with the brutal rape and murder of a 92-year-old woman,” Trump said of Khan. “The killer had been previously arrested for assault, but under New York’s sanctuary policies, he was set free. If the city had honored ICE’s detainer request, his victim would be alive today.”
Trump then turned to California — another state that notably refuses to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
“In December 2018, California police detained an illegal alien with five prior arrests, including convictions for robbery and assault. But as required by California’s sanctuary law, local authorities released him,” he said. (RELATED: Illegal Alien Deported After Killing Four Kids Admits She Illegally Returned To The US)
The president explained:
Days later, the criminal alien went on a gruesome spree of deadly violence. He viciously shot one man going about his daily work; he approached a woman sitting in her car and shot her in the arm and the chest. He walked into a convenience store and wildly fired his weapon. He hijacked a truck and smashed into vehicles, critically injuring innocent victims. One of the victims of his bloody rampage was a 51-year-old American named Rocky Jones.
One of the victim’s brothers, Jody Jones, was invited as a guest to the State of the Union address.
“Jody, our hearts weep for your loss — and we will not rest until you have justice,” Trump said.
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Trump called on Congress to pass legislation introduced by North Carolina GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, which would allow people like Jody Jones to sue sanctuary cities.
“The United States of America should be a sanctuary for law-abiding Americans — not criminal aliens!” Trump said
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thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Century-Old Tuskegee Airman Snaps To Attention And Salutes Trump, Then Smiles And Gives A Finger Gun

Century-old Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee saluted President Donald Trump during Tuesday ’ s State of the Union address , following that salute with finger gun and a smile .
Trump introduced McGee after first speaking about his grandson , a young man whose dream was to become a part of the newly-created United States Space Force .
( RELATED : Chamber Erupts With Chants Of ‘ Four More Years ’ As Pelosi Announces Trump ) “ Most people look up at space , Ian says I want to look down on the world , ” Trump said of the young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the man seated behind him .
“ But sitting behind Ian tonight is his greatest hero of them all , ” the president continued .
“ Charles McGee , who was born in Cleveland , Ohio one century ago .
Charles is one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen , the first black fighter pilots , and he also happens to be Ian ’ s great-grandfather.
” McGee , who attended the speech in a neatly-pressed dress uniform , stood up as he was introduced .
He snapped to attention and saluted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a finger gun .
Over applause from the crowd , Trump went on to detail some of McGee ’ s story .
“ Incredible story .
After more than 130 combat missions in World War II , he came back home to a country still struggling for civil rights and went on to serve America in Korea and Vietnam , ” he said .
“ On December 7 , Charles celebrated his 100th birthday.
” Trump concluded by announcing that he had signed a bill a few weeks earlier promoting McGee to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I pinned the stars on his shoulders in the Oval Office .
General McGee , our nation salutes you .
Thank you , sir .
”

Century-old Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee saluted President Donald Trump during Tuesday’s State of the Union address, following that salute with finger gun and a smile.
Trump introduced McGee after first speaking about his grandson, a young man whose dream was to become a part of the newly-created United States Space Force. (RELATED: Chamber Erupts With Chants Of ‘Four More Years’ As Pelosi Announces Trump)
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“Most people look up at space, Ian says I want to look down on the world,” Trump said of the young man, and then turned his attention to the man seated behind him.
“But sitting behind Ian tonight is his greatest hero of them all,” the president continued. “Charles McGee, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio one century ago. Charles is one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, the first black fighter pilots, and he also happens to be Ian’s great-grandfather.”
McGee, who attended the speech in a neatly-pressed dress uniform, stood up as he was introduced. He snapped to attention and saluted the Commander-in-Chief — then offered a smile and a finger gun.
Over applause from the crowd, Trump went on to detail some of McGee’s story. “Incredible story. After more than 130 combat missions in World War II, he came back home to a country still struggling for civil rights and went on to serve America in Korea and Vietnam,” he said. “On December 7, Charles celebrated his 100th birthday.”
Trump concluded by announcing that he had signed a bill a few weeks earlier promoting McGee to brigadier general. “Earlier today, I pinned the stars on his shoulders in the Oval Office. General McGee, our nation salutes you. Thank you, sir.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Trump Awards Scholarship To Philadelphia 4th Grader In SOTU Moment

President Donald Trump awarded a scholarship to a Philadelphia fourth grader Tuesday night at the State of the Union .
The president delivered the State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night in Washington , D.C. , where he discussed the importance of building an “ inclusive society ” and making sure that every American has the opportunity to get a “ great education ” and to “ achieve the American dream.
” “ Yet for too long countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools , ” Trump said .
“ To rescue these students , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form of opportunity championship — scholarships.
” “ Tens of thousands of students remain on a waiting list , ” the president added as the camera panned over a little girl , Janiyah Davis , seated with her mother .
“ One is a 4th grader from Philadelphia.
” Trump explained that the child ’ s mother Stephanie Davis is a single parent who would “ do anything to give her daughter a better future.
” “ But last year that was put further out of reach when Pennsylvania ’ s governor vetoed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump said , adding : “ Stephanie , thank you very much for being here with your beautiful daughter .
I have good news for you .
I am pleased to inform you that your long wait is over .
I can proudly announce tonight that an opportunity scholarship has become available .
It ’ s going to you and you will soon be heading to the school of your choice.
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President Donald Trump awarded a scholarship to a Philadelphia fourth grader Tuesday night at the State of the Union.
The president delivered the State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., where he discussed the importance of building an “inclusive society” and making sure that every American has the opportunity to get a “great education” and to “achieve the American dream.”
“Yet for too long countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools,” Trump said. “To rescue these students, 18 states created school choice in the form of opportunity championship — scholarships.”
“Tens of thousands of students remain on a waiting list,” the president added as the camera panned over a little girl, Janiyah Davis, seated with her mother. “One is a 4th grader from Philadelphia.”
Trump explained that the child’s mother Stephanie Davis is a single parent who would “do anything to give her daughter a better future.”
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“But last year that was put further out of reach when Pennsylvania’s governor vetoed to extend a better education,” Trump said, adding:
“Stephanie, thank you very much for being here with your beautiful daughter. I have good news for you. I am pleased to inform you that your long wait is over. I can proudly announce tonight that an opportunity scholarship has become available. It’s going to you and you will soon be heading to the school of your choice.”
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thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Kyrsten Sinema Applauds Trump Tax Cuts While Other Democrats Sit Silently

Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema applauded a key provision of President Donald Trump ’ s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act , while the rest of her party sat silently .
Trump praised opportunity zones Tuesday night during the State of The Union address , crediting Republican Sen. Tim Scott for inserting the provision into the landmark 2017 legislation .
( RELATED : The Tide Is Turning Against Democrats On Impeachment ) “ Consumer confidence has just reached amazing new highs , ” Trump said .
“ All of those millions of people with 401ks and pensions are doing far better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increases of 60 , 70 , 80 , 90 , and 100 % and even more.
” “ Jobs and investments are pouring into 9,000 previously neglected neighborhood thanks to opportunity zones , a plan spearheaded by Senator Tim Scott as part of our great , Republican tax cuts , ” the president said .
Almost all Democrats in the chamber , including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remained sitting at that point , but Sinema stood up to applaud .
“ In other words , wealthy people and companies are pouring money into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t seen investment in many decades , creating jobs , energy , and excitement , ” Trump said .

Democratic Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema applauded a key provision of President Donald Trump’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while the rest of her party sat silently.
Trump praised opportunity zones Tuesday night during the State of The Union address, crediting Republican Sen. Tim Scott for inserting the provision into the landmark 2017 legislation. (RELATED: The Tide Is Turning Against Democrats On Impeachment)
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“Consumer confidence has just reached amazing new highs,” Trump said. “All of those millions of people with 401ks and pensions are doing far better than they have ever done before with increases of 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100% and even more.”
“Jobs and investments are pouring into 9,000 previously neglected neighborhood thanks to opportunity zones, a plan spearheaded by Senator Tim Scott as part of our great, Republican tax cuts,” the president said.
Almost all Democrats in the chamber, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remained sitting at that point, but Sinema stood up to applaud.
“In other words, wealthy people and companies are pouring money into poor neighborhoods or areas that haven’t seen investment in many decades, creating jobs, energy, and excitement,” Trump said.


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Chamber Erupts With Chants Of ‘Four More Years’ As Pelosi Announces Trump

The chamber erupted with chants of “ four more years ” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced President Donald Trump at Tuesday ’ s State of the Union address .
Following protocol , the Sergeant at Arms announced the president ’ s arrival to the House Speaker .
Speaker Pelosi responded by announcing the president ’ s arrival to Congress .
( RELATED : Donald Trump Refused To Shake Nancy Pelosi ’ s Hand Before State Of The Union ) “ Members of Congress , the president of the United States , ” Pelosi said , to cheers and applause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chant rose from the crowd .
“ Four more years !
Four more years !
Four more years !
” “ Thank you very much .
Thank you .
Thank you very much , ” Trump responded .
“ Madam speaker , Mr. Vice president , members of Congress , the First Lady of the United States.
” The crowd cheered again , and as the applause died down , Trump began his speech .
“ And my fellow citizens , three years ago , we launched the great American comeback .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incredible results .
Jobs are booming .
Incomes are soaring .
Poverty is plummeting .
Crime is falling .
Confidence is surging .
And our country is thriving and highly respected again .
”

The chamber erupted with chants of “four more years” as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduced President Donald Trump at Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
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Following protocol, the Sergeant at Arms announced the president’s arrival to the House Speaker. Speaker Pelosi responded by announcing the president’s arrival to Congress. (RELATED: Donald Trump Refused To Shake Nancy Pelosi’s Hand Before State Of The Union)
“Members of Congress, the president of the United States,” Pelosi said, to cheers and applause.
Then, above the applause, a chant rose from the crowd. “Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!”
“Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much,” Trump responded. “Madam speaker, Mr. Vice president, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States.”
The crowd cheered again, and as the applause died down, Trump began his speech. “And my fellow citizens, three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight I stand before you to share the incredible results. Jobs are booming. Incomes are soaring. Poverty is plummeting. Crime is falling. Confidence is surging. And our country is thriving and highly respected again.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Here’s President Trump’s Designated Survivor For The 2020 State Of The Union

President Donald Trump ’ s designated survivor for Tuesday ’ s 2020 State of the Union Address ( SOTU ) @ @ @ @ @ Department of Interior David Bernhardt .
Members of the House of Representatives , Senate and @ @ @ @ @ ’ s SOTU address this year .
Also in attendance were the Joint Chiefs of @ @ @ @ @ s Cabinet members .
Bernhardt , however , is absent from the event after being @ @ @ @ @ designated survivor – the person who would become acting president in the event something happened @ @ @ @ @ president and cabinet members .
Bernhardt is being held at a secure location during Trump @ @ @ @ @ designated survivor was announced shortly before Tuesday ’ s SOTU .
Only cabinet members can @ @ @ @ @ , 50 , is a former lobbyist and was confirmed to his current position in @ @ @ @ @ survivor in 2019 was then-Secretary of Energy Rick Perry .
( RELATED : Senate Energy @ @ @ @ @ Pick To Lead Interior )

President Donald Trump’s designated survivor for Tuesday’s 2020 State of the Union Address (SOTU) is Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior David Bernhardt.
Members of the House of Representatives, Senate and the Supreme Court attended Trump’s SOTU address this year. Also in attendance were the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the president’s Cabinet members.
Bernhardt, however, is absent from the event after being chosen as Trump’s designated survivor – the person who would become acting president in the event something happened to the president, vice president and cabinet members. Bernhardt is being held at a secure location during Trump’s address.
The designated survivor was announced shortly before Tuesday’s SOTU. Only cabinet members can serve as president.
Bernhardt, 50, is a former lobbyist and was confirmed to his current position in April 2019. The designated survivor in 2019 was then-Secretary of Energy Rick Perry. (RELATED: Senate Energy Committee Approves Trump’s Pick To Lead Interior)


thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Democrats Sit Quietly As Republicans Cheer Women’s Unemployment Numbers

Democrats sat quietly as Republicans applauded the lowest women ’ s unemployment numbers in years Tuesday night at the State of the Union .
President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night in Washington , D.C. , where he said that the unemployment rate under his administration is lower than it has been for any administration in the history of the U.S .
The president also pointed out that unemployment rates for women have reached record lows , amidst thunderous applause from Republicans .
Democrats attending the State of the Union , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for women .
“ If we hadn ’ t reversed the failed economic policies of the previous administration , the world would not now be witnessing this great economic success , ” Trump said .
“ African-American youth unemployment has reached an all-time low , ” the president said .
“ African-American poverty has declined to the lowest rate ever recorded .
The unemployment rate for women reached the lowest level in almost 70 years and last year women filled 72 % of all new jobs added.
” The president also pointed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has dropped to a record low and that the unemployment rate for workers without high school diplomas has achieved the lowest unemployment rate “ recorded in U.S. history.
” “ A record number of young Americans are now employed , ” he added .
“ Under the last administration , more than 10 million people were added to the food stamp rolls .
Under my administration , 7 million Americans have come off food stamps , and 10 million people have been lifted off of welfare.
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Democrats sat quietly as Republicans applauded the lowest women’s unemployment numbers in years Tuesday night at the State of the Union.
President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address to Congress Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., where he said that the unemployment rate under his administration is lower than it has been for any administration in the history of the U.S.
The president also pointed out that unemployment rates for women have reached record lows, amidst thunderous applause from Republicans. Democrats attending the State of the Union, however, sat silent as Republicans applauded low unemployment for women.
“If we hadn’t reversed the failed economic policies of the previous administration, the world would not now be witnessing this great economic success,” Trump said.
“African-American youth unemployment has reached an all-time low,” the president said. “African-American poverty has declined to the lowest rate ever recorded. The unemployment rate for women reached the lowest level in almost 70 years and last year women filled 72% of all new jobs added.”
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The president also pointed out that unemployment for veterans and disabled Americans has dropped to a record low and that the unemployment rate for workers without high school diplomas has achieved the lowest unemployment rate “recorded in U.S. history.”
“A record number of young Americans are now employed,” he added. “Under the last administration, more than 10 million people were added to the food stamp rolls. Under my administration, 7 million Americans have come off food stamps, and 10 million people have been lifted off of welfare.”
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thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Supreme Court To Weigh Democrats’ Last-Ditch Bid To Resolve Obamacare Challenge By Summer

• The Supreme Court will discuss a challenge to the Affordable Care Act ’ s ( ACA ) individual mandate in private conference on Feb. 21 .
• Democrats who are defending Obamacare in court want the justices to hear the case immediately so it can be resolved by June .
• The Trump administration says the high court ’ s involvement at this stage would be premature .
The Supreme Court will discuss a challenge to the Affordable Care Act ’ s individual mandate in private conference on Feb. 21 , as Democrats urge the justices to settle the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all by the summer .
The high court generally finalizes its docket for a particular term in January .
House Democrats and a coalition of blue states defending the ACA asked the justices to process the case on an expedited basis given the questions at stake , with arguments in April or May and a decision in June .
“ A schedule that aggressive is extremely unlikely , ” Case Western Reserve University School of Law professor Jonathan Adler told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ If they take the case now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard in the fall.
” The case arose after passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ( TCJA ) , which set the financial penalty for failing to purchase health insurance at zero .
Shortly after , a coalition of red states led by Texas challenged the mandate in court .
The plaintiffs argued that the mandate can not be justified on tax grounds if it isn ’ t raising revenue .
The Supreme Court said the ACA ’ s command to purchase health insurance or pay a fee is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power in 2012 .
A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S .
Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the plaintiffs and struck down the mandate in December 2019 .
They returned the case to a trial court judge to consider the question of “ severability.
” That means the judge will decide whether the ACA in its entirety can survive without the mandate .
Trump administration tells justices not to hear the case The Trump administration told the Supreme Court in legal filings that it should not hear the case at this juncture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guidance from the Supreme Court is necessary to avoid disruptions in the health care markets .
The administration counters that no such urgency exists , because the mandate isn ’ t concretely affecting anyone .
“ Although the court of appeals and [ Democrats ] draw different legal conclusions from the elimination of the monetary penalty , it is common ground that noncompliance with the individual mandate no longer carries any significant real-world consequence , ” Solicitor General Noel Francisco told the justices in court papers .
“ On either view of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the shared-responsibility payment renders the individual mandate now invalid , or valid but merely precatory — the question of the mandate ’ s validity is not itself a matter of any practical urgency , ” Francisco added .
What ’ s more , the administration said the justices should not review the severability issue until the trial court judge issues a decision and the 5th Circuit reviews it .
The Supreme Court generally does not consider issues until they are first decided in lower courts .
“ If the Court were to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it would have to confront the severability of statutory provisions spanning 900 pages without the benefit of any decision from the court of appeals on that question , or of a decision from the district court applying the more granular analysis that the court of appeals prescribed , ” Francisco wrote .
“ The appropriate course is instead to defer any review in this Court until after the district court has completed its reassessment of severability.
” ( RELATED : Clarence Thomas Warns Of New Bid To ‘ Silence ’ The Federalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disagree .
In their petition to the justices , they say there is no need to await the conclusion of lower court proceedings .
The facts and evidence are settled , while the only disputes remaining are purely legal questions .
“ This is not a case where the court of appeals remanded for further factfinding , or for some other reason necessitating additional proceedings in the district court , ” the petition reads .
“ The only reason this case is not final is because the panel majority declined to resolve the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a do-over.
’ But severability is a legal question.
” As to the mandate itself , Democrats say review is appropriate because the Supreme Court almost always hears cases in which a lower court invalidated a federal law on constitutional grounds .
When Democrats filed their petition , they asked the Supreme Court to consider it on an expedited basis .
The justices denied that request on Jan. 21 .
The Supreme Court did not disclose a vote count or give reasons for denying the request Tuesday , as is typical of orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ No .
19-840 California v. Texas and No .
19-841 U.S. House of Representatives v. Texas .
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The Supreme Court will discuss a challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate in private conference on Feb. 21.
Democrats who are defending Obamacare in court want the justices to hear the case immediately so it can be resolved by June.
The Trump administration says the high court’s involvement at this stage would be premature.
The Supreme Court will discuss a challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate in private conference on Feb. 21, as Democrats urge the justices to settle the ACA’s fate once and for all by the summer.
The high court generally finalizes its docket for a particular term in January. House Democrats and a coalition of blue states defending the ACA asked the justices to process the case on an expedited basis given the questions at stake, with arguments in April or May and a decision in June.
“A schedule that aggressive is extremely unlikely,” Case Western Reserve University School of Law professor Jonathan Adler told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “If they take the case now, it’s likely to be heard in the fall.”
The case arose after passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which set the financial penalty for failing to purchase health insurance at zero. Shortly thereafter, a coalition of red states led by Texas challenged the mandate in court. The plaintiffs argued that the mandate cannot be justified on tax grounds if it isn’t raising revenue. The Supreme Court said the ACA’s command to purchase health insurance or pay a fee is a valid exercise of Congress’s taxing power in 2012.
A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with the plaintiffs and struck down the mandate in December 2019. They returned the case to a trial court judge to consider the question of “severability.” That means the judge will decide whether the ACA in its entirety can survive without the mandate.
Trump administration tells justices not to hear the case
The Trump administration told the Supreme Court in legal filings that it should not hear the case at this juncture. Democrats defending the law say definitive guidance from the Supreme Court is necessary to avoid disruptions in the health care markets. The administration counters that no such urgency exists, because the mandate isn’t concretely affecting anyone.
“Although the court of appeals and [Democrats] draw different legal conclusions from the elimination of the monetary penalty, it is common ground that noncompliance with the individual mandate no longer carries any significant real-world consequence,” Solicitor General Noel Francisco told the justices in court papers.
“On either view of the merits — i.e., whether the elimination of the shared-responsibility payment renders the individual mandate now invalid, or valid but merely precatory — the question of the mandate’s validity is not itself a matter of any practical urgency,” Francisco added.
What’s more, the administration said the justices should not review the severability issue until the trial court judge issues a decision and the 5th Circuit reviews it. The Supreme Court generally does not consider issues until they are first decided in lower courts.
“If the Court were to grant review of the severability question now, it would have to confront the severability of statutory provisions spanning 900 pages without the benefit of any decision from the court of appeals on that question, or of a decision from the district court applying the more granular analysis that the court of appeals prescribed,” Francisco wrote. “The appropriate course is instead to defer any review in this Court until after the district court has completed its reassessment of severability.” (RELATED: Clarence Thomas Warns Of New Bid To ‘Silence’ The Federalist Society With New Ethics Rule)
Democrats disagree. In their petition to the justices, they say there is no need to await the conclusion of lower court proceedings on severability. The facts and evidence are settled, they say, while the only disputes remaining are purely legal questions.
“This is not a case where the court of appeals remanded for further factfinding, or for some other reason necessitating additional proceedings in the district court,” the petition reads. “The only reason this case is not final is because the panel majority declined to resolve the severability issue and instead ‘remanded for a do-over.’ But severability is a legal question.”
As to the mandate itself, Democrats say review is appropriate because the Supreme Court almost always hears cases in which a lower court invalidated a federal law on constitutional grounds.
When Democrats filed their petition, they asked the Supreme Court to consider it on an expedited basis. The justices denied that request on Jan. 21. The Supreme Court did not disclose a vote count or give reasons for denying the request Tuesday, as is typical of orders of this nature.
The cases are No. 19-840 California v. Texas and No. 19-841 U.S. House of Representatives v. Texas.
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thedailycaller--2020-02-05--Hollywood Legend Kirk Douglas Dies At The Age Of 103

Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas has died at the age of 103 .
His son Michael released a statement obtained by People Magazine announcing the death , and stated in part the following : To the world , he was a legend , an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years , a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to .
But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter he was simply Dad , to Catherine , a wonderful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandchild their loving grandfather , and to his wife Anne , a wonderful husband .
Sometimes things just hit a little harder than you think .
Kirk Douglas was a titan of Hollywood .
He ’ ll forever be one of the greatest actors to ever live .
He didn ’ t just have a great run over several years .
He was a fixture in the industry over several decades .
Whether it was “ Spartacus ” or “ Gunfight at the O.K .
Corral , ” Douglas ’ legacy will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever do it .
Personally , I think “ The Final Countdown ” was a criminally underrated film with Douglas .
He lived a full life , and he did more than enough to carve his place in history .
Tonight , we say goodbye to a real legend .
Crack open a cold one and say goodbye to Kirk Douglas .
He had a hell of a ride .

Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas has died at the age of 103.
His son Michael released a statement obtained by People Magazine announcing the death, and stated in part the following:
To the world, he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to. But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter he was simply Dad, to Catherine, a wonderful father-in-law, to his grandchildren and great grandchild their loving grandfather, and to his wife Anne, a wonderful husband.
Sometimes things just hit a little harder than you think. Kirk Douglas was a titan of Hollywood. He’ll forever be one of the greatest actors to ever live.
He didn’t just have a great run over several years. He was a fixture in the industry over several decades. Whether it was “Spartacus” or “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral,” Douglas’ legacy will be remembered as one of the greatest to ever do it.
Personally, I think “The Final Countdown” was a criminally underrated film with Douglas.
He lived a full life, and he did more than enough to carve his place in history. Tonight, we say goodbye to a real legend.
Crack open a cold one and say goodbye to Kirk Douglas. He had a hell of a ride.