thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Man Snaps Football Over A House And Into A Trash Can

Blake Ashley has pulled off another incredible football snap .
Ashley recently shared a video of himself doing another snap of the ball and this one is absolutely unreal .
This time , Ashley launched the ball over a house and into a trash can .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Yes , you read that correctly .
He cleared his house and sunk the ball into a trash can .
Watch the unreal video below .
Seriously , how the hell did he accomplish that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football over a house and into a trash can he couldn ’ t even see ?
This dude needs to start getting on the phone with NFL teams because this is getting outrageous at this point .
It ’ s also not the first time he ’ s done stuff like this .
He ’ s been dropping impressive snapping videos since the pandemic started .
Stay frosty , young man !
I know we ’ re all enjoying these fun videos !
I can ’ t wait to see what he does @ @

Blake Ashley has pulled off another incredible football snap.
Ashley recently shared a video of himself doing another snap of the ball and this one is absolutely unreal. This time, Ashley launched the ball over a house and into a trash can. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Yes, you read that correctly. He cleared his house and sunk the ball into a trash can. Watch the unreal video below.
Had to make a video on my birthday. No windows were harmed during the filming of this video. pic.twitter.com/YlzawQUUze — Blake Ashley (@Blakeashley46) May 8, 2020
Seriously, how the hell did he accomplish that? How did he cleanly snap a football over a house and into a trash can he couldn’t even see?
This dude needs to start getting on the phone with NFL teams because this is getting outrageous at this point.
It’s also not the first time he’s done stuff like this. He’s been dropping impressive snapping videos since the pandemic started.
Snapping through one tree is one thing, snapping through two is another. pic.twitter.com/VuxjdOYnk4 — Blake Ashley (@Blakeashley46) May 2, 2020
Stay frosty, young man! I know we’re all enjoying these fun videos! I can’t wait to see what he does next.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--REPORT: XFL Is Searching For A Buyer, Generated $46 Million In Revenue Before Shutting Down

The XFL is looking for a buyer after filing for bankruptcy .
According to Axios , Vince McMahon ’ s league is looking for a buyer and people have until June 6 to place a bid .
According to the same report , the league generated $ 46 million in revenue before shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I mean , I have to place a bid , right ?
I have to get the boys together , pool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ XFL .
I ’ m pretty sure I wouldn ’ t be David Hookstead if I didn ’ t try to scoop up the XFL .
Have to do it !
Now , the boys and I might not have enough cash to get the job done , but it ’ s still worth a shot .
I ’ m very confident that if we pooled our resources , we could come up with at least $ 300 .
Hell , we might be able to push towards $ 400 and a case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
There ’ s only one way to find out !
In all seriousness , it ’ s a damn shame the XFL went under because of the coronavirus pandemic .
It was off to an incredibly strong start , was fun and people were loving it .
Unfortunately , coronavirus ended it all halfway through the season .
Hopefully , we ’ ll eventually get a spring league that lasts because the XFL proved fans are craving football around the clock .

The XFL is looking for a buyer after filing for bankruptcy.
According to Axios, Vince McMahon’s league is looking for a buyer and people have until June 6 to place a bid. According to the same report, the league generated $46 million in revenue before shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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I mean, I have to place a bid, right? I have to get the boys together, pool our cash and try to buy the XFL.
I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be David Hookstead if I didn’t try to scoop up the XFL. Have to do it!
Now, the boys and I might not have enough cash to get the job done, but it’s still worth a shot. I’m very confident that if we pooled our resources, we could come up with at least $300. Hell, we might be able to push towards $400 and a case of beer.
Will that be enough? There’s only one way to find out!
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In all seriousness, it’s a damn shame the XFL went under because of the coronavirus pandemic. It was off to an incredibly strong start, was fun and people were loving it.
Unfortunately, coronavirus ended it all halfway through the season.
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Hopefully, we’ll eventually get a spring league that lasts because the XFL proved fans are craving football around the clock.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Start Your Week With The Iconic Al Pacino Speech From ‘Any Given Sunday’

It ’ s the start of a new week as we continue to battle against the coronavirus pandemic .
Given the situation we ’ re facing , we could all use a little motivation to crush the coming days .
I ’ ve been bringing you all great speeches to whip us into a frenzy .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Today , we have Al Pacino ’ s iconic speech from “ Any Given Sunday.
” Give it a watch below !
So , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after watching that ?
Who is ready to dominate today ?
Who is ready to beat the hell out of this week ?
I ’ ll go ahead and put my hand up !
I ’ m ready to do all of it !
The speech from “ Any Given Sunday ” is a Hall of Fame-caliber movie speech .
It ’ s among the GOATs .
It might not be real , but it doesn ’ t matter .
It ’ s about football , life , winning and doing whatever it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The line “ I ’ ll tell you this : In any fight , it ’ s the guy who ’ s willing to die who ’ s gon na win that inch ” gets me every damn time I hear it .
Now , let ’ s go out there and fight for that inch this week .
We ’ re going to win this war !
I promise you that , folks .
Now , let ’ s get to work !

It’s the start of a new week as we continue to battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
Given the situation we’re facing, we could all use a little motivation to crush the coming days. I’ve been bringing you all great speeches to whip us into a frenzy. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Today, we have Al Pacino’s iconic speech from “Any Given Sunday.” Give it a watch below!
So, who is ready to win this damn war after watching that? Who is ready to dominate today? Who is ready to beat the hell out of this week?
I’ll go ahead and put my hand up! I’m ready to do all of it!
The speech from “Any Given Sunday” is a Hall of Fame-caliber movie speech. It’s among the GOATs. It might not be real, but it doesn’t matter.
It’s about football, life, winning and doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
The line “I’ll tell you this: In any fight, it’s the guy who’s willing to die who’s gonna win that inch” gets me every damn time I hear it.
Now, let’s go out there and fight for that inch this week. We’re going to win this war! I promise you that, folks. Now, let’s get to work!


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Jerry Stiller Dies From Natural Causes At The Age Of 92

Legendary actor Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92 .
His son Ben Stiller , who is also a Hollywood legend , tweeted early Monday morning that his father died from natural causes .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) He added that Jerry “ was a great dad and grandfather , and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years.
” Jerry Stiller ’ s two most iconic roles have to be “ The King of Queens ” and “ Seinfeld.
” He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also withstood the test of time .
Now , at the age of 92 , he ’ s passed on .
It ’ s certainly sad to say the least .
Hollywood has lost a legend today .
There ’ s no doubt Jerry Stiller had a hell of a life , lived a full career and will be remembered as an icon for a very long time .
While a lot of people my age might know him more as Ben Stiller ’ s father than a great actor in his own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away from his accomplishments .
All you can ask for at the end of the road is to have lived a full life , done all that you could and to have made a positive impact on others .
By all accounts , Jerry Stiller did all of that and more .
Rest easy , Jerry !
It was a lot of fun watching you entertain the masses !

Legendary actor Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92.
His son Ben Stiller, who is also a Hollywood legend, tweeted early Monday morning that his father died from natural causes. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
He added that Jerry “was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years.”
I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5 — Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020
Jerry Stiller’s two most iconic roles have to be “The King of Queens” and “Seinfeld.” He was excellent in both and both shows have also withstood the test of time.
Now, at the age of 92, he’s passed on. It’s certainly sad to say the least. Hollywood has lost a legend today.
There’s no doubt Jerry Stiller had a hell of a life, lived a full career and will be remembered as an icon for a very long time.
While a lot of people my age might know him more as Ben Stiller’s father than a great actor in his own right, that doesn’t take away from his accomplishments.
All you can ask for at the end of the road is to have lived a full life, done all that you could and to have made a positive impact on others.
By all accounts, Jerry Stiller did all of that and more. Rest easy, Jerry! It was a lot of fun watching you entertain the masses!


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--University Of Wisconsin Lights Up Camp Randall And The Kohl Center Red To Honor Graduates

The University of Wisconsin pulled off an awesome move for recent graduates .
With everybody needing to take online classes because of the coronavirus pandemic , students were robbed of the chance to enjoy a proper commencement .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Despite that , the university lit up Camp Randall and the Kohl Center to honor the class of 2020 .
It ’ s one of the coolest things you ’ ll see all day .
I almost wish I hadn ’ t seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now that I ’ ve seen Camp Randall lit up like that , I just want to see a game played in the stadium with red lights on .
That looks so damn cool .
Why are we not doing this on a regular basis ?
That ’ s one of the coolest things I ’ ve seen during the pandemic .
Yeah , the Kohl Center is great too , but it ’ s not like Camp Randall being lit up red .
Damn , that tweet also really makes me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so badly .
Scratch that .
I don ’ t want it back .
I need football back like I need air in my lungs .
It just has to happen .
Props to my school for honoring the recent grads during this pandemic .
Now , let ’ s get back to making sure we win this war and get our football back !

The University of Wisconsin pulled off an awesome move for recent graduates.
With everybody needing to take online classes because of the coronavirus pandemic, students were robbed of the chance to enjoy a proper commencement. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Despite that, the university lit up Camp Randall and the Kohl Center to honor the class of 2020. It’s one of the coolest things you’ll see all day.
Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center sit empty tonight, glowing in a bath of red light to honor our graduating #Badgers on the eve of Virtual Commencement. We love you, #UWGrad Class of 2020, and we’re keeping the (red) lights on for you ❤ ????: https://t.co/YwWOeY4H85 pic.twitter.com/nQ4nzmE7Hm — UW-Madison (@UWMadison) May 9, 2020
I almost wish I hadn’t seen this tweet from the University of Wisconsin. Now that I’ve seen Camp Randall lit up like that, I just want to see a game played in the stadium with red lights on.
That looks so damn cool. Why are we not doing this on a regular basis? That’s one of the coolest things I’ve seen during the pandemic.
Yeah, the Kohl Center is great too, but it’s not like Camp Randall being lit up red.
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Damn, that tweet also really makes me miss football. I want it back so badly. Scratch that. I don’t want it back.
I need football back like I need air in my lungs. It just has to happen.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball) on Apr 14, 2020 at 8:38am PDT
Props to my school for honoring the recent grads during this pandemic. Now, let’s get back to making sure we win this war and get our football back!


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--‘My Mistake Was Relying On The Word Of The FBI’: Trey Gowdy Explains What He Did Wrong In Russia Pro

‘My Mistake Was Relying On The Word Of The FBI’: Trey Gowdy Explains What He Did Wrong In Russia Probe

Former Republican South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy admitted Monday that he made one big mistake at the outset of the Russia probe .
Gowdy told Fox News host and Daily Caller cofounder Tucker Carlson that his mistake was in taking the word of the FBI leadership rather than demanding to see the documents — a mistake he said he corrected within the first three weeks .
( RELATED : Trey Gowdy Says James Comey ’ s Next Book Should Be About How His ‘ Arrogance Wrecked The FBI ’ ) Carlson began the segment with a clip of Gowdy from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI .
“ I am more convinced the FBI did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do when they got the information they got , and that it has nothing to do with Donald Trump , ” Gowdy said at the time .
“ I remember watching that and thinking , boy , I hope he is right , ” Carlson said as the clip ended .
“ Do you still feel that way ?
” “ Oh gosh , no , ” Gowdy laughed , going over some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that changed his mind .
“ I went to the Department of Justice .
I sat there for four hours .
That is when I saw that Peter Strzok actually initiated and approved Crossfire Hurricane .
That is when I saw the exculpatory information on George Papadopoulos .
That is when I saw for the very first time that it was the Trump campaign mentioned in that predicate document , ” Gowdy explained , noting that the FBI had repeatedly claimed that Trump was not a target .
“ So yes , my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FBI and the DOJ and not insisting on the documents .
Luckily it took me three weeks to correct that mistake , ” Gowdy concluded .

Former Republican South Carolina Rep. Trey Gowdy admitted Monday that he made one big mistake at the outset of the Russia probe.
Gowdy told Fox News host and Daily Caller cofounder Tucker Carlson that his mistake was in taking the word of the FBI leadership rather than demanding to see the documents — a mistake he said he corrected within the first three weeks. (RELATED: Trey Gowdy Says James Comey’s Next Book Should Be About How His ‘Arrogance Wrecked The FBI’)
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Carlson began the segment with a clip of Gowdy from 2018 after he had been briefed by the FBI.
“I am more convinced the FBI did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do when they got the information they got, and that it has nothing to do with Donald Trump,” Gowdy said at the time.
“I remember watching that and thinking, boy, I hope he is right,” Carlson said as the clip ended. “Do you still feel that way?”
“Oh gosh, no,” Gowdy laughed, going over some of the details that he later learned that changed his mind.
“I went to the Department of Justice. I sat there for four hours. That is when I saw that Peter Strzok actually initiated and approved Crossfire Hurricane. That is when I saw the exculpatory information on George Papadopoulos. That is when I saw for the very first time that it was the Trump campaign mentioned in that predicate document,” Gowdy explained, noting that the FBI had repeatedly claimed that Trump was not a target.
“So yes, my mistake was relying on the word of the FBI and the DOJ and not insisting on the documents. Luckily it took me three weeks to correct that mistake,” Gowdy concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--‘Get Me Off Of House Arrest:’ Pastors Call On Barr, DOJ To Protect Religious Liberty

• Local governments have cracked down on religious services throughout the coronavirus pandemic , prompting Attorney General William Barr to warn against infringing on both religious and civil liberties .
• But some pastors who have been arrested say that Barr is not doing enough .
• “ Get me off of house arrest and allow me to preach freely without fear of being arrested again , ” Pastor Tony Spell said to Barr in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation .
As governors crack down on religious services during the coronavirus pandemic , pastors across the United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ William Barr and the Department of Justice are doing enough to protect their civil liberties .
The attorney general has issued multiple statements on the importance of respecting religious liberty “ even in times of emergency ” and intervened in cases of government crackdowns on churches and pastors .
The DOJ referred the Daily Caller News Foundation to several more instances of Justice Department intervention , including an April 27 memorandum from the attorney general on balancing public safety with the preservation of civil rights .
The DOJ also intervened in the case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in early April , siding with Temple Baptist Church after police officers issued hefty tickets to church goers who refused to leave a drive-in service .
In the beginning of May , the Justice Department sided with a Virginia church suing Democratic Virginia Gov .
Ralph Northam .
And on Friday , an Oklahoma mayor reversed her order and allowed churches to reopen for Mother ’ s Day following a warning from the Justice Department .
Yet some pastors who have been arrested for continuing to hold church services say they want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spell of the Louisiana Life Tabernacle church sparked a backlash in March when reports emerged that he had bused worshipers to Life Tabernacle from several different parishes in defiance of Louisiana Gov .
John Bel Edward ’ s ban on gatherings of more than 50 people .
Spell was also criticized at the time for calling the reaction to the virus “ politically motivated.
” Since the incident occurred , Spell told the Daily Caller News Foundation that he has been arrested three times for holding religious services .
( RELATED : Southern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus Restrictions ) “ I ’ m on my 25th citation today , ” he said Thursday , adding that “ animals have been treated better ” than authorities have treated him as he described how he has been forced to wear an ankle bracelet in his home for 13 days .
“ I ’ m under house arrest , ” he said .
“ When I cross the threshold of my door , I ’ m a fugitive from justice.
” Spell says that his “ inalienable rights to preach and go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him by Barr or any other person but by God .
“ They can not make a statement in favor of me going back to church that will encourage me to do more of what I have never stopped doing , ” he told the DCNF .
But Spell added that he would like to see Barr intervening more in cases where authorities are prohibiting religious services .
“ Get me off of house arrest and allow me to preach freely without fear of being arrested again , ” Spell said he would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chance .
( RELATED : ‘ Tyrant Beshear ’ : Worshipers Attending Kentucky Easter Drive-In Service Find Nails Dumped On The Road , Police Presence ) The pastor added that he believes it is an “ anti-God governance stance to tell a man he can not go to church and preach , ” and added that governors and authorities have “ overstepped their bounds ” in telling pastors they can not preach or go to church .
Florida megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was also arrested in March for defying coronavirus social-distancing orders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the River at Tampa Bay Church .
Browne cancelled services following his arrest , saying he had “ no choice ” but to do so .
Howard-Browne told the DCNF that he is “ very disappointed ” in both the DOJ and with Barr for their actions thus far in preserving civil liberties during the coronavirus .
( RELATED : Florida Sheriff Issues Arrest Warrant For Pastor Who Refused To Cancel Services ) “ They have done the bare minimum in defending the American people and the constitution , ” Howard-Browne said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we need action .
Unfortunately our judiciary has been compromised all the way to the highest levels !
” Howard-Browne also said that he does not believe that Barr or the DOJ have the power to “ do anything ” at this point , adding that he is beginning to think that many authorities “ have never read the Constitution.
” Other religious leaders expressed thanks to Barr for the efforts the attorney general has made to preserve religious liberties , though they also hope that he will take more aggressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Action ’ : Justice Department To Review State And Local Crackdowns On Religious Services ) “ I am pleased to see that the AG is talking tough about intervening in states , and localities where religious liberty is threatened , ” Rev .
Edwin C. Dwyer , who is a parish priest at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Michigan , told the DCNF .
“ My hope is that the talk is enough for these authorities to back off , but if not , my hope is that it is not just talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ d much prefer the most local authority to restore justice , but justice must be restored.
” Megachurch Pastor Brian Gibson announced Monday that he is opening the doors of his four churches in Texas and Kentucky May 17 , challenging other churches nationwide to join him through an online petition in collaboration with First Liberty Institute .
“ Our Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the right to assemble peacefully , ” the petition says .
“ By signing the petition , you pledge that you will exercise these sacred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peaceably Gather Sunday .
Your church will be open , and will welcome all healthy people in your communities to attend and physically participate in services.
” The megachurch pastor told the DCNF that though he is “ pleased to hear ” Barr warn the nation that he is watching for violations of religious liberty , he believes that the DOJ needs to take more aggressive measures .
“ We are in a developing Constitutional crisis and religious liberty violations are widespread , ” Gibson told the DCNF .
Pastor Marc Little says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how quickly Barr has responded to attacks on religious liberty , noting that Barr and the DOJ have filed statements of interest “ in direct response to the recent developments and attacks on the gatherings of churches.
” “ I would also add that I think it ’ s consistent with President Trump ’ s declaration last September before the United Nations that this administration supports the expression of religious liberty , ” Little told the DCNF .
( RELATED : Trump Is The Best President Since Abraham Lincoln , Pastor Says ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bible Church in Inglewood , California , the pastor of the pro-life organization , No Longer Bound Abortion & Miscarriage Recovery Ministry , Inc. , and the chairman of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education .
“ It is absolutely critical for government , as Attorney General Barr said , to weigh the interest that the government has in providing public safety and protecting our First Amendment rights in the U.S. and in all cases , ” Little said .
He added that the First Amendment right to freely express religious beliefs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and said that America ’ s founding fathers intended that government should not intrude on religious liberty .
“ Oftentimes people think that it ’ s the church that should stay out of government and that turns the whole ideal on its head , ” he said .
“ That ’ s not what we ’ re supposed to be doing.
” Arresting pastors is going too far , Little said .
“ We have to find a balance between public safety and a First Amendment right to not only have religious liberty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he added .
“ These things are fundamental in our First Amendment rights .
And I think that in many instances our local governments are overreaching their authority.
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Local governments have cracked down on religious services throughout the coronavirus pandemic, prompting Attorney General William Barr to warn against infringing on both religious and civil liberties.
But some pastors who have been arrested say that Barr is not doing enough.
“Get me off of house arrest and allow me to preach freely without fear of being arrested again,” Pastor Tony Spell said to Barr in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
As governors crack down on religious services during the coronavirus pandemic, pastors across the United States weigh in on whether Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice are doing enough to protect their civil liberties.
The attorney general has issued multiple statements on the importance of respecting religious liberty “even in times of emergency” and intervened in cases of government crackdowns on churches and pastors.
The DOJ referred the Daily Caller News Foundation to several more instances of Justice Department intervention, including an April 27 memorandum from the attorney general on balancing public safety with the preservation of civil rights.
The DOJ also intervened in the case of a Mississippi church’s lawsuit in early April, siding with Temple Baptist Church after police officers issued hefty tickets to church goers who refused to leave a drive-in service. In the beginning of May, the Justice Department sided with a Virginia church suing Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam.
And on Friday, an Oklahoma mayor reversed her order and allowed churches to reopen for Mother’s Day following a warning from the Justice Department.
Yet some pastors who have been arrested for continuing to hold church services say they want to see more from Barr.
Pastor Tony Spell of the Louisiana Life Tabernacle church sparked a backlash in March when reports emerged that he had bused worshipers to Life Tabernacle from several different parishes in defiance of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edward’s ban on gatherings of more than 50 people. Spell was also criticized at the time for calling the reaction to the virus “politically motivated.”
Since the incident occurred, Spell told the Daily Caller News Foundation that he has been arrested three times for holding religious services. (RELATED: Southern Churches Draw Hundreds To Sunday Services Despite Coronavirus Restrictions)
“I’m on my 25th citation today,” he said Thursday, adding that “animals have been treated better” than authorities have treated him as he described how he has been forced to wear an ankle bracelet in his home for 13 days.
“I’m under house arrest,” he said. “When I cross the threshold of my door, I’m a fugitive from justice.”
Spell says that his “inalienable rights to preach and go to church” are not given to him by Barr or any other person but by God.
“They cannot make a statement in favor of me going back to church that will encourage me to do more of what I have never stopped doing,” he told the DCNF. But Spell added that he would like to see Barr intervening more in cases where authorities are prohibiting religious services.
“Get me off of house arrest and allow me to preach freely without fear of being arrested again,” Spell said he would ask Barr, if he were given the chance. (RELATED: ‘Tyrant Beshear’: Worshipers Attending Kentucky Easter Drive-In Service Find Nails Dumped On The Road, Police Presence)
The pastor added that he believes it is an “anti-God governance stance to tell a man he cannot go to church and preach,” and added that governors and authorities have “overstepped their bounds” in telling pastors they cannot preach or go to church.
“This is a total government overreach,” Spell said.
Florida megachurch pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was also arrested in March for defying coronavirus social-distancing orders and holding two Sunday religious services at the River at Tampa Bay Church.
Browne cancelled services following his arrest, saying he had “no choice” but to do so.
Howard-Browne told the DCNF that he is “very disappointed” in both the DOJ and with Barr for their actions thus far in preserving civil liberties during the coronavirus. (RELATED: Florida Sheriff Issues Arrest Warrant For Pastor Who Refused To Cancel Services)
“They have done the bare minimum in defending the American people and the constitution,” Howard-Browne said. “Sound bites on television are great, but we need action. Unfortunately our judiciary has been compromised all the way to the highest levels!”
Howard-Browne also said that he does not believe that Barr or the DOJ have the power to “do anything” at this point, adding that he is beginning to think that many authorities “have never read the Constitution.”
Other religious leaders expressed thanks to Barr for the efforts the attorney general has made to preserve religious liberties, though they also hope that he will take more aggressive measures. (RELATED: ‘Expect Action’: Justice Department To Review State And Local Crackdowns On Religious Services)
“I am pleased to see that the AG is talking tough about intervening in states, and localities where religious liberty is threatened,” Rev. Edwin C. Dwyer, who is a parish priest at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Michigan, told the DCNF.
“My hope is that the talk is enough for these authorities to back off, but if not, my hope is that it is not just talk,” the priest added. “I’d much prefer the most local authority to restore justice, but justice must be restored.”
Megachurch Pastor Brian Gibson announced Monday that he is opening the doors of his four churches in Texas and Kentucky May 17, challenging other churches nationwide to join him through an online petition in collaboration with First Liberty Institute.
“Our Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and the right to assemble peacefully,” the petition says. “By signing the petition, you pledge that you will exercise these sacred rights on Sunday, May 17th for Peaceably Gather Sunday. Your church will be open, and will welcome all healthy people in your communities to attend and physically participate in services.”
The megachurch pastor told the DCNF that though he is “pleased to hear” Barr warn the nation that he is watching for violations of religious liberty, he believes that the DOJ needs to take more aggressive measures.
“We are in a developing Constitutional crisis and religious liberty violations are widespread,” Gibson told the DCNF.
Pastor Marc Little says he is”quite surprised” at how quickly Barr has responded to attacks on religious liberty, noting that Barr and the DOJ have filed statements of interest “in direct response to the recent developments and attacks on the gatherings of churches.”
“I would also add that I think it’s consistent with President Trump’s declaration last September before the United Nations that this administration supports the expression of religious liberty,” Little told the DCNF. (RELATED: Trump Is The Best President Since Abraham Lincoln, Pastor Says)
Little is senior counsel of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, California, the pastor of the pro-life organization, No Longer Bound Abortion & Miscarriage Recovery Ministry, Inc., and the chairman of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education.
“It is absolutely critical for government, as Attorney General Barr said, to weigh the interest that the government has in providing public safety and protecting our First Amendment rights in the U.S. and in all cases,” Little said.
He added that the First Amendment right to freely express religious beliefs is an “absolute right,” and said that America’s founding fathers intended that government should not intrude on religious liberty.
“Oftentimes people think that it’s the church that should stay out of government and that turns the whole ideal on its head,” he said. “That’s not what we’re supposed to be doing.”
Arresting pastors is going too far, Little said.
“We have to find a balance between public safety and a First Amendment right to not only have religious liberty but also freedom of assembly,” he added. “These things are fundamental in our First Amendment rights. And I think that in many instances our local governments are overreaching their authority.”
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thedailycaller--2020-05-12--‘This Is The Home Of The Brave’: Ben Carson Sends A Message To States Refusing To Ease Lockdowns

Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) Secretary Ben Carson challenged state officials reluctant to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions with a statement on American “ tradition.
” During an interview on Monday night ’ s “ The Story with Martha MacCallum , ” Fox News host Martha MacCallum asked Carson whether he agreed with “ this idea that [ President Donald Trump ] put forward that he thinks some of these states are refraining from reopening because they think that politically it will hurt him.
” The HUD secretary expressed regret that seemingly “ everything is cast in a political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is “ to get the American people back on target.
” “ We have to recognize that for every day that our economy remains shut down , there are businesses that go under , job losses that occur , ” he said .
“ And you know , right now we ’ ve had a disaster , but we can still recover from it if we use our common sense and we use the things that we ’ ve learned about the virus and about its transmission to get people back to work.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snapped My Neck ’ : Mike Rowe Has A Bone To Pick With Andrew Cuomo ’ s ‘ If It Saves A Single Life ’ Remark ) Carson went on to explain the two choices Americans face going forward : “ We can stay shattered and allow this thing to control us and when we finally come out , everything will be destroyed .
Or we can act like , you know , our tradition is .
Americans tend to be innovative .
They tend to be entrepreneurial .
And they tend to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the brave , remember that .
”

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson challenged state officials reluctant to ease coronavirus lockdown restrictions with a statement on American “tradition.”
During an interview on Monday night’s “The Story with Martha MacCallum,” Fox News host Martha MacCallum asked Carson whether he agreed with “this idea that [President Donald Trump] put forward that he thinks some of these states are refraining from reopening because they think that politically it will hurt him.”
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The HUD secretary expressed regret that seemingly “everything is cast in a political arena these days” when the goal is “to get the American people back on target.”
“We have to recognize that for every day that our economy remains shut down, there are businesses that go under, job losses that occur,” he said. “And you know, right now we’ve had a disaster, but we can still recover from it if we use our common sense and we use the things that we’ve learned about the virus and about its transmission to get people back to work.” (RELATED: ‘That Really Snapped My Neck’: Mike Rowe Has A Bone To Pick With Andrew Cuomo’s ‘If It Saves A Single Life’ Remark)
Carson went on to explain the two choices Americans face going forward: “We can stay shattered and allow this thing to control us and when we finally come out, everything will be destroyed. Or we can act like, you know, our tradition is. Americans tend to be innovative. They tend to be entrepreneurial. And they tend to be brave. This is the home of the brave, remember that.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-12--FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show The Bodies Of COVID-19 Victims Washing Ashore After Being Dumped In

FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show The Bodies Of COVID-19 Victims Washing Ashore After Being Dumped In The Sea?

A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows the bodies of deceased COVID-19 victims washing ashore after some countries dumped them in the sea .
The video shows the aftermath of a 2014 shipwreck off the coast of Libya .
The Daily Caller News Foundation didn ’ t find any record of countries using mass sea burials for deceased coronavirus victims .
The video shows bodies washing ashore on an unidentified coastline and includes text that reads : “ Some countries throw Covid19 ( sic ) infected dead bodies into the seas .
Advice to stop eating seafood .
The world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dead God , please intervene.
” Through a reverse image search of key frames , the DCNF found the video posted on the YouTube channel of Euronews .
The footage shows bodies of migrants that washed up on a Libyan beach in August 2014 , according to its caption .
“ Amid tragic scenes on a Libyan beach , bodies of would-be migrants have been washed ashore , ” the caption partly reads .
“ More than 100 have been recovered by the Libyan authorities .
They are thought to be from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Do These Photos Show The Bodies Of Pakistani Coronavirus Victims ? )
Hundreds of thousands of African migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea in recent years , per the European Council on Foreign Relations .
The boats that they use to cross sometimes sink , killing many of those on board .
The DCNF didn ’ t find any media reports about countries using mass burials at sea to dispose of “ Covid19 ( sic ) infected dead bodies.
” Iran and some other countries have dug mass graves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Business Insider .
This isn ’ t the first time images depicting the aftermath of a shipwreck have been misattributed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
In late March , Check Your Fact debunked a photo that Facebook users falsely claimed showed dozens of coffins containing Italians who had died from COVID-19 , the disease caused by the new coronavirus .
As of press time , the new coronavirus has killed more than 285,000 people worldwide , according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center .
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A video shared on Facebook purportedly shows the bodies of deceased COVID-19 victims washing ashore after some countries dumped them in the sea.
Verdict: False
The video shows the aftermath of a 2014 shipwreck off the coast of Libya. The Daily Caller News Foundation didn’t find any record of countries using mass sea burials for deceased coronavirus victims.
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The video shows bodies washing ashore on an unidentified coastline and includes text that reads: “Some countries throw Covid19 (sic) infected dead bodies into the seas. Advice to stop eating seafood. The world is really coming to an end. Dead God, please intervene.”
Through a reverse image search of key frames, the DCNF found the video posted on the YouTube channel of Euronews. The footage shows bodies of migrants that washed up on a Libyan beach in August 2014, according to its caption.
“Amid tragic scenes on a Libyan beach, bodies of would-be migrants have been washed ashore,” the caption partly reads. “More than 100 have been recovered by the Libyan authorities. They are thought to be from a shipwreck at sea last week.” (RELATED: Do These Photos Show The Bodies Of Pakistani Coronavirus Victims?)
Hundreds of thousands of African migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea in recent years, per the European Council on Foreign Relations. The boats that they use to cross sometimes sink, killing many of those on board.
The DCNF didn’t find any media reports about countries using mass burials at sea to dispose of “Covid19 (sic) infected dead bodies.” Iran and some other countries have dug mass graves for the burial of coronavirus victims, according to Business Insider.
This isn’t the first time images depicting the aftermath of a shipwreck have been misattributed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In late March, Check Your Fact debunked a photo that Facebook users falsely claimed showed dozens of coffins containing Italians who had died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
As of press time, the new coronavirus has killed more than 285,000 people worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-12--Brian Stelter: Trump Doesn’t Get ‘The Benefit Of The Doubt,’ His China Comment Was ‘Racist’

CNN ’ s Brian Stelter declared on air Monday that President Donald Trump ’ s comment to a reporter about China was “ racist , ” adding that Trump doesn ’ t have the “ benefit of the doubt ” on this charge of racism .
“ I think what we saw in that exchange with Weijia Jiang is something that has racial overtones , ” Stelter said .
“ It is racist to look at an Asian-American White House correspondent and say , ‘ ask China.
’ This isn ’ t happening in a vacuum .
This is part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president that goes back many years , ” he added .
“ So , he doesn ’ t have the benefit of the doubt that someone might have if for the first time ever in their life they made a comment like that to a reporter , ” Stelter continued .
This is in reference to an incident Monday when CBS reporter Weijia Jiang asked Trump about testing , and he replied in part by telling her to “ ask China.
” “ Well , they ’ re losing their lives everywhere in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a question you should ask China .
Don ’ t ask me , ask China that question , okay ?
” Trump said to her .
“ When you ask them that question , you may get a very unusual answer.
” Stelter also claimed that Trump has a “ pattern of reacting to minority journalists in a very specific and different way , ” citing an incident when Trump asked April Ryan if members of the Congressional Black Caucus were her “ friends.
” “ Now , of course he says … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to anyone .
But the pattern suggests otherwise .
The pattern suggests a racial reaction to certain individuals in the press corps .
And that ’ s deeply , deeply disturbing , ” the CNN personality also said of Trump ’ s comment to Jiang .
( RELATED : Tucker Calls Out CNN ’ s Brian Stelter For Unhinged Melania Coverage )

CNN’s Brian Stelter declared on air Monday that President Donald Trump’s comment to a reporter about China was “racist,” adding that Trump doesn’t have the “benefit of the doubt” on this charge of racism.
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“I think what we saw in that exchange with Weijia Jiang is something that has racial overtones,” Stelter said.
“It is racist to look at an Asian-American White House correspondent and say, ‘ask China.’ This isn’t happening in a vacuum. This is part of a pattern of behavior from the president that goes back many years,” he added.
“So, he doesn’t have the benefit of the doubt that someone might have if for the first time ever in their life they made a comment like that to a reporter,” Stelter continued.
This is in reference to an incident Monday when CBS reporter Weijia Jiang asked Trump about testing, and he replied in part by telling her to “ask China.”
“Well, they’re losing their lives everywhere in world. And maybe that’s a question you should ask China. Don’t ask me, ask China that question, okay?” Trump said to her. “When you ask them that question, you may get a very unusual answer.”
Stelter also claimed that Trump has a “pattern of reacting to minority journalists in a very specific and different way,” citing an incident when Trump asked April Ryan if members of the Congressional Black Caucus were her “friends.”
“Now, of course he says … he would have said the same thing to anyone. But the pattern suggests otherwise. The pattern suggests a racial reaction to certain individuals in the press corps. And that’s deeply, deeply disturbing,” the CNN personality also said of Trump’s comment to Jiang. (RELATED: Tucker Calls Out CNN’s Brian Stelter For Unhinged Melania Coverage)


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--REPORT: Billie Eilish Files Restraining Order Against Obsessed Fan

Musician Billie Eilish has filed a restraining order against an obsessed fan who allegedly showed up to her house .
Eilish filed for civil harassment prevention from Prenell Rousseau , according to a report published Monday by TMZ .
Rousseau reportedly began showing up at Eilish ’ s parents ’ house last week asking if the singer lived there .
Despite being told that he had the wrong house , Rousseau reportedly continued to show up .
“ While we waited for security , Mr. Rousseau remained on our porch , sat down and began to read a book , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ periodic monologue , ” Eilish said , TMZ reported .
“ My father repeatedly asked him to leave , but he refused … ” ( RELATED : REPORT : Billie Eilish Is Being Paid $ 25 Million For Apple TV+ Documentary ) Rousseau showed up the next day where he reportedly tried to enter the home .
Eilish claimed the fan showed up at her house seven times last week .
Rousseau has reportedly been sent back to New York after being taken into custody twice .
The report also notes that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Five of the seven times he showed up at the house he was not wearing a face mask .
The two times he did wear a mask , Eilish claimed he pulled it down when talking to security , TMZ reported .

Musician Billie Eilish has filed a restraining order against an obsessed fan who allegedly showed up to her house.
Eilish filed for civil harassment prevention from Prenell Rousseau, according to a report published Monday by TMZ. Rousseau reportedly began showing up at Eilish’s parents’ house last week asking if the singer lived there. Despite being told that he had the wrong house, Rousseau reportedly continued to show up.
Billie Eilish Files Restraining Order Against Obsessed Fan, Has Coronavirus Fears https://t.co/Jx1RJ10dJ5 — TMZ (@TMZ) May 11, 2020
“While we waited for security, Mr. Rousseau remained on our porch, sat down and began to read a book, while also continuing to engage in a periodic monologue,” Eilish said, TMZ reported. “My father repeatedly asked him to leave, but he refused …” (RELATED: REPORT: Billie Eilish Is Being Paid $25 Million For Apple TV+ Documentary)
Rousseau showed up the next day where he reportedly tried to enter the home. Eilish claimed the fan showed up at her house seven times last week. Rousseau has reportedly been sent back to New York after being taken into custody twice.
The report also notes that the obsessed fan does not practice social distancing. Five of the seven times he showed up at the house he was not wearing a face mask. The two times he did wear a mask, Eilish claimed he pulled it down when talking to security, TMZ reported.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Report: Grenell Wants To Unmask The Obama Officials Who Unmasked Michael Flynn

Richard Grenell , the acting director of national intelligence , visited the Justice Department last week seeking to declassify documents related to Obama administration officials ’ s unmasking of Michael Flynn in transcripts of phone calls he had with Russia ’ s ambassador , ABC News is reporting .
Grenell is asking the Justice Department to declassify a list of names of officials involved in the unmasking process , a senior intelligence official told ABC .
Unmasking refers to a process where top U.S. government officials can request information on American citizens picked up during electronic surveillance of foreigners .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Dec. 29 , 2016 phone with Sergey Kislyak , the Russian ambassador .
It is not illegal for U.S. officials to make unmasking requests .
But the information on Flynn was leaked to The Washington Post , opening up the possibility that someone in the Obama administration illegally disclosed classified information .
An unidentified senior U.S. official provided details of the Flynn-Kislyak phone call to The Washington Post for a column published on Jan. 12 , 2017 .
The revelations set off a chain of events that led the FBI to interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 , 2017 .
Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements in that interview regarding the substance of his conversation with Kislyak .
But he retracted that admission of guilt on Jan. 29 .
( RELATED : Documents Shed Light On Media Leak Central To Michael Flynn Case ) The Justice Department filed a motion to withdraw charges against Flynn on Thursday , citing the discovery of FBI documents that showed that the bureau was about to shut down a counterintelligence investigation of Flynn just before he was unmasked in the phone call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defended the decision on Thursday , saying that he believed the FBI set a “ perjury trap ” for Flynn .
He also said that there was nothing illegal about Flynn ’ s call with Kislyak .
Grenell , who is also serving as ambassador to Germany , has led a push in recent weeks to declassify a trove of documents related to the FBI ’ s investigation of various Trump associates .
He took part in the process to declassify footnotes from a Justice Department inspector general ’ s report on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The footnotes , which were published on April 10 , revealed that the bureau had evidence of possible Russian disinformation in the Steele dossier .
Grenell also pressured Rep. Adam Schiff into releasing 53 transcripts of interviews that the House Intelligence Committee conducted as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election .
The transcripts showed that multiple Obama administration officials testified that they had not seen evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government .
The transcripts also revealed that Obama administration officials James Clapper , Susan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Power denied taking part in the Flynn leak .
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence did not respond to a request for comment .
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Richard Grenell, the acting director of national intelligence, has declassified documents related to Obama administration officials’ unmasking of Michael Flynn in transcripts of phone calls he had with Russia’s ambassador, a senior intelligence official told The Daily Caller News Foundation.
Grenell visited the Justice Department last week to meet with officials there to discuss releasing the documents, which include names of Obama-era officials involved in unmasking Flynn’s name in the phone call transcripts.
ABC News first reported that Grenell visited the Justice Department to discuss the unmasking issue. The senior intelligence official told the DCNF that the documents could be released “soon.”
Unmasking refers to a process where top U.S. government officials can request information on American citizens picked up during electronic surveillance of foreigners. Flynn was unveiled as taking part in a Dec. 29, 2016 phone with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador.
It is not illegal for U.S. officials to make unmasking requests. But the information on Flynn was leaked to The Washington Post, opening up the possibility that someone in the Obama administration illegally disclosed classified information.
An unidentified senior U.S. official provided details of the Flynn-Kislyak phone call to The Washington Post for a column published on Jan. 12, 2017.
The revelations set off a chain of events that led the FBI to interview Flynn at the White House on Jan. 24, 2017. Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements in that interview regarding the substance of his conversation with Kislyak. But he retracted that admission of guilt on Jan. 29. (RELATED: Documents Shed Light On Media Leak Central To Michael Flynn Case)
The Justice Department filed a motion to withdraw charges against Flynn on Thursday, citing the discovery of FBI documents that showed that the bureau was about to shut down a counterintelligence investigation of Flynn just before he was unmasked in the phone call with Kislyak.
Attorney General William Barr defended the decision on Thursday, saying that he believed the FBI set a “perjury trap” for Flynn. He also said that there was nothing illegal about Flynn’s call with Kislyak.
Grenell, who is also serving as ambassador to Germany, has led a push in recent weeks to declassify a trove of documents related to the FBI’s investigation of various Trump associates.
He took part in the process to declassify footnotes from a Justice Department inspector general’s report on the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation. The footnotes, which were published on April 10, revealed that the bureau had evidence of possible Russian disinformation in the Steele dossier.
Grenell also pressured Rep. Adam Schiff into releasing 53 transcripts of interviews that the House Intelligence Committee conducted as part of its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
The transcripts showed that multiple Obama administration officials testified that they had not seen evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.
The transcripts also revealed that Obama administration officials James Clapper, Susan Rice, Ben Rhodes, and Samantha Power denied taking part in the Flynn leak.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence did not respond to a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Trump Says Ahmaud Arbery Shooting Was A ‘Horrible Thing,’ But Claims There’s An ‘Empty Spot On The T

Trump Says Ahmaud Arbery Shooting Was A ‘Horrible Thing,’ But Claims There’s An ‘Empty Spot On The Tape’

President Donald Trump was again asked Monday about the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery , an unarmed African American male in Georgia , and he remarked that Arbery looked like a “ wonderful young guy.
” He also said that the video may not tell the whole story .
“ I saw the picture of him in his tuxedo .
It was so beautiful .
I mean , he looks like a wonderful young guy .
He would have been a wonderful guy , ” Trump said .
“ I think it ’ s a horrible thing .
I think it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with that being said , as you know , they are studying the case very carefully .
They are interviewing everyone involved and we ’ ll see what happens.
” He also said the video was “ terrible looking.
” PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor followed up , asking him about his statement that “ there possiblly are things that happened that were not recorded on the tape.
” Trump said during a Fox News appearance last week that the video was “ heartbreaking , ” but added , there “ could be something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tape.
” “ Could you expound on what you mean by that ?
” Alcindor asked .
“ Well , I saw the tape and when they moved left , I don ’ t believe … when they moved left outside of the tape , nobody saw what was going on .
Nobody saw — it ’ s an empty spot on the tape I guess .
Now , do they have additional tapes ?
I hope , ” Trump said .
“ But , I will say it ’ s something that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t look good , ” he added .
( RELATED : Justice Department Considering Whether To Pursue Hate Crime Charges In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case )

President Donald Trump was again asked Monday about the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed African American male in Georgia, and he remarked that Arbery looked like a “wonderful young guy.” He also said that the video may not tell the whole story.
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“I saw the picture of him in his tuxedo. It was so beautiful. I mean, he looks like a wonderful young guy. He would have been a wonderful guy,” Trump said.
“I think it’s a horrible thing. I think it’s a horrible thing. Now with that being said, as you know, they are studying the case very carefully. They are interviewing everyone involved and we’ll see what happens.”
He also said the video was “terrible looking.”
PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor followed up, asking him about his statement that “there possiblly are things that happened that were not recorded on the tape.”
Trump said during a Fox News appearance last week that the video was “heartbreaking,” but added, there “could be something that we didn’t see on tape.”
“Could you expound on what you mean by that?” Alcindor asked.
“Well, I saw the tape and when they moved left, I don’t believe … when they moved left outside of the tape, nobody saw what was going on. Nobody saw — it’s an empty spot on the tape I guess. Now, do they have additional tapes? I hope,” Trump said.
“But, I will say it’s something that based on what I saw, doesn’t look good,” he added. (RELATED: Justice Department Considering Whether To Pursue Hate Crime Charges In Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case)


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Hailey Bieber Says Being Compared To Justin’s Exes, Like Selena Gomez, Made Her ‘Feel Like Less Of A

Hailey Bieber Says Being Compared To Justin’s Exes, Like Selena Gomez, Made Her ‘Feel Like Less Of A Woman’

Hailey Bieber admitted that being compared to husband Justin Biebers ’ exes , like Selena Gomez , made her “ feel like less of a woman.
” “ Let me start by saying there ’ s probably a lot I could say about that particular question , about that subject , ” the 23-year-old model explained during a Facebook watch show , “ The Biebers on Watch , ” without naming anyone specifically .
The comments were noted by Cosmopolitan magazine over the weekend , after one person asked the model , ” How do you manage being a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say in your relationship ?
” .
( RELATED : Report : Selena Gomez Takes Break From Spotlight Following Justin Bieber Breakup ) “ Justin knows that I ’ ve had a really , really hard go , and a really hard time with a lot of the things people say and a lot of the ways that I feel like people have made comparisons and just put me in a position where they ’ ve made me really feel like less of a woman , ” she added .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tied Knot After 2-Month Engagement ) Hailey continued , “ It ’ s not easy , I think especially when people have fans that are really passionate and they want to express that and they want to express their opinion … I also think when people have a lot to say about something , they go out of their way to make somebody feel less than or go out of their way to make somebody feel bad , it ’ s because they ’ re going through something themselves , and they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it makes them feel better about themselves .
” The wife of the “ Baby ” hitmaker went on to explain that even though knowing that “ doesn ’ t make it any easier ” to hear , it has helped to remind her , “ ‘ that person is only making me feel that way because they ’ re going through something themselves , ' ” per Elle magazine .
The supermodel admitted she ’ s addressed the issue before , but noted that she ’ s gotten to a point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gon na say what they ’ re gon na say … people think they know what happened in his life and his relationships and they think they know what happened between us and our relationship and how we got here and there ’ s no possible way they could.
” And Hailey said , even if people think they know what went down in their relationship , “ there ’ s so much that people don ’ t know that went behind the scenes , ” without explaining further .
At the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the matter by sharing that , “ the reality is that we wake up next to each other happy every day .
All y ’ all haters can keep trying , but we ’ re chilling.
” As previously reported , Justin proposed to the supermodel in 2018 months after his split from Gomez .
The two secretly tied the knot at a New York City courthouse several months later .
Last October , the couple made headlines once again with news they had finally held a lavish ceremony to say their “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but this time surrounded by family and friends .

Hailey Bieber admitted that being compared to husband Justin Biebers’ exes, like Selena Gomez, made her “feel like less of a woman.”
“Let me start by saying there’s probably a lot I could say about that particular question, about that subject,” the 23-year-old model explained during a Facebook watch show, “The Biebers on Watch,” without naming anyone specifically. The comments were noted by Cosmopolitan magazine over the weekend, after one person asked the model ,”How do you manage being a couple with everyone feeling like they have a say in your relationship?” .(RELATED: Report: Selena Gomez Takes Break From Spotlight Following Justin Bieber Breakup)
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“Justin knows that I’ve had a really, really hard go, and a really hard time with a lot of the things people say and a lot of the ways that I feel like people have made comparisons and just put me in a position where they’ve made me really feel like less of a woman,” she added. (RELATED: Report: Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin Tied Knot After 2-Month Engagement)
Hailey continued, “It’s not easy, I think especially when people have fans that are really passionate and they want to express that and they want to express their opinion … I also think when people have a lot to say about something, they go out of their way to make somebody feel less than or go out of their way to make somebody feel bad, it’s because they’re going through something themselves, and they’re projecting onto this public figure, and it makes them feel better about themselves. ”
The wife of the “Baby” hitmaker went on to explain that even though knowing that “doesn’t make it any easier” to hear, it has helped to remind her, “‘that person is only making me feel that way because they’re going through something themselves,'” per Elle magazine.
The supermodel admitted she’s addressed the issue before, but noted that she’s gotten to a point where she knows that “people are gonna say what they’re gonna say … people think they know what happened in his life and his relationships and they think they know what happened between us and our relationship and how we got here and there’s no possible way they could.”
And Hailey said, even if people think they know what went down in their relationship, “there’s so much that people don’t know that went behind the scenes,” without explaining further.
At the end, the model concluded her comments on the matter by sharing that, “the reality is that we wake up next to each other happy every day. All y’all haters can keep trying, but we’re chilling.”
As previously reported, Justin proposed to the supermodel in 2018 months after his split from Gomez. The two secretly tied the knot at a New York City courthouse several months later.
Last October, the couple made headlines once again with news they had finally held a lavish ceremony to say their “I Do’s” again, but this time surrounded by family and friends.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Mike Tyson Teases Return To Boxing With Amazing Training Video

Mike Tyson might be back in the boxing game after releasing a brand new training video .
Tyson , 53 , released the video Monday on his Instagram account .
“ Anything is possible when you are smart about it , ” Tyson captioned the video .
“ Train Smart .
Recover Smarter.
” Many believe this is Tyson ’ s comeback announcement as he says “ i ’ m back ” at the end of the video .
( RELATED : Mike Tyson Teaches Serena Williams How To Box In Awesome Video ) Tyson has been out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held a record of 50-6 during his 20-year career .
The former pro boxer recently talked about wanting to return to the ring during an interview with rapper T.I .
published April 23 .
“ I ’ ve been hitting the mitts for the last week , ” Tyson told T.I .
Tyson admitted the training has been hard on his body .
“ I want to go to the gym and get in shape to be able to box three or four-round exhibitions for some charities and stuff , ” Tyson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some money , help some homeless and drug-affected mother-f**kers like me.
” A comeback from the legend that is Tyson would be huge .
He was at the top of the world when he was fighting , basically the best of the best .
I ’ d bet most of his training is muscle memory anyway .
The video looks amazing and he ’ s 53 now .
Everybody get excited .

Mike Tyson might be back in the boxing game after releasing a brand new training video.
Tyson, 53, released the video Monday on his Instagram account.
“Anything is possible when you are smart about it,” Tyson captioned the video. “Train Smart. Recover Smarter.”
Many believe this is Tyson’s comeback announcement as he says “i’m back” at the end of the video. (RELATED: Mike Tyson Teaches Serena Williams How To Box In Awesome Video)
Tyson has been out of the boxing game for 15 years, but held a record of 50-6 during his 20-year career. The former pro boxer recently talked about wanting to return to the ring during an interview with rapper T.I. published April 23.
“I’ve been hitting the mitts for the last week,” Tyson told T.I.
Tyson admitted the training has been hard on his body.
“I want to go to the gym and get in shape to be able to box three or four-round exhibitions for some charities and stuff,” Tyson said. “Some charity exhibitions, make some money, help some homeless and drug-affected mother-f**kers like me.”
A comeback from the legend that is Tyson would be huge. He was at the top of the world when he was fighting, basically the best of the best. I’d bet most of his training is muscle memory anyway. The video looks amazing and he’s 53 now. Everybody get excited.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Poll: Majority Of People Disapprove Of Protests Against Coronavirus Restrictions

A new survey found that 55 % of Americans are against protests that demonstrate dissent for current public health restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus .
In states like Michigan and North Carolina , protesters have taken to the streets to show their disapproval of current stay-at-home orders and other restrictions on businesses .
( RELATED : Protest Showdowns : Anti-Lockdown Protesters Carry Guns In Pennsylvania , Kansas City Counter-Protesters Block Traffic ) The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the University of Chicago Divinity School polled 1,002 adults as part of a NORC “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant to be representative of the U.S. population and the poll was conducted between April 30 and May 4 .
The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 4.2 percentage points , per AP .
Democrats are more adamant to disagree with the protests than Republicans , with a 67 % to 51 % split , according to the poll , but overall only 8 % believe the protests should be allowed to continue with zero restrictions .
“ Its a tough situation , ” said Adam Blann , 37 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But I also think that one of the reasons we live in a great country is that we have freedom of expression , freedom of speech , freedom to protest.
” Some states have begun slowly easing restrictions over the last few weeks on both individuals and businesses .
“ We hope the government is guiding us in the right direction , ” Nebraska restaurant owner Charlie Yin told NBC news , who began opening three of his four locations starting May 4 .
“ I definitely think this is saving jobs @ @

A new survey found that 55% of Americans are against protests that demonstrate dissent for current public health restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
In states like Michigan and North Carolina, protesters have taken to the streets to show their disapproval of current stay-at-home orders and other restrictions on businesses.(RELATED: Protest Showdowns: Anti-Lockdown Protesters Carry Guns In Pennsylvania, Kansas City Counter-Protesters Block Traffic)
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the University of Chicago Divinity School polled 1,002 adults as part of a NORC “probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel. The panel was meant to be representative of the U.S. population and the poll was conducted between April 30 and May 4.
The margin of error for the poll is plus or minus 4.2 percentage points, per AP.
Democrats are more adamant to disagree with the protests than Republicans, with a 67% to 51% split, according to the poll, but overall only 8% believe the protests should be allowed to continue with zero restrictions.
“Its a tough situation,” said Adam Blann, 37, of Carson City, Nevada. “But I also think that one of the reasons we live in a great country is that we have freedom of expression, freedom of speech, freedom to protest.”
Some states have begun slowly easing restrictions over the last few weeks on both individuals and businesses.
“We hope the government is guiding us in the right direction,” Nebraska restaurant owner Charlie Yin told NBC news, who began opening three of his four locations starting May 4. “I definitely think this is saving jobs.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Trump Storms Off, Abruptly Ends Press Conference After ‘Ask China’ Remark

President Donald Trump stormed off and ended his press conference Monday after he told a reporter to “ ask China ” about coronavirus testing .
“ Why is this a global competition to you if every day Americans are still losing their lives and we ’ re still seeing more cases every day ?
” CBS reporter Weijia Jiang asked about Trump ’ s rhetoric on testing .
“ Well , they ’ re losing their lives everywhere in world .
And maybe that ’ s a question you should ask China .
Don ’ t ask me , ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump responded .
“ When you ask them that question , you may get a very unusual answer , ” he added .
“ Sir , why are you saying that to me , specifically , that I should ask China ?
” Jiang said back after Trump tried to move on .
“ I ’ m not saying it specifically to anybody .
I ’ m saying it to anybody that would ask a nasty question like that , ” Trump said .
Trump again tried to move on , pointing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the back , please , ” in the direction of CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins , but when she tried to ask a question , he said “ No it ’ s okay … next please.
” “ But , you called on me , ” she said .
“ I did , and you didn ’ t respond , and now I ’ m calling on the young lady in the back , ” Trump said .
“ I just wanted to let my colleague finish , but can I ask you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interrupted to end the press conference and left .
Trump has had skirmishes with Jiang before , telling her last month to “ keep your voice down.
” ( RELATED : Trump Singles Out Two CBS Reporters As Being Particularly Irritating , Compares Them To Actress Donna Reed )

President Donald Trump stormed off and ended his press conference Monday after he told a reporter to “ask China” about coronavirus testing.
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“Why is this a global competition to you if every day Americans are still losing their lives and we’re still seeing more cases every day?” CBS reporter Weijia Jiang asked about Trump’s rhetoric on testing.
“Well, they’re losing their lives everywhere in world. And maybe that’s a question you should ask China. Don’t ask me, ask China that question, okay?” Trump responded.
“When you ask them that question, you may get a very unusual answer,” he added.
“Sir, why are you saying that to me, specifically, that I should ask China?” Jiang said back after Trump tried to move on.
“I’m not saying it specifically to anybody. I’m saying it to anybody that would ask a nasty question like that,” Trump said.
“That’s not a nasty question,” Jiang said.
Trump again tried to move on, pointing and saying “please, go ahead, in the back, please,” in the direction of CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, but when she tried to ask a question, he said “No it’s okay … next please.”
“But, you called on me,” she said.
“I did, and you didn’t respond, and now I’m calling on the young lady in the back,” Trump said.
“I just wanted to let my colleague finish, but can I ask you … ” Collins said, as Trump interrupted to end the press conference and left.
Trump has had skirmishes with Jiang before, telling her last month to “keep your voice down.” (RELATED: Trump Singles Out Two CBS Reporters As Being Particularly Irritating, Compares Them To Actress Donna Reed)


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Top Alabama Republican Drops Proposal To Use $200 Million In Federal Coronavirus Aid To Build New St

Top Alabama Republican Drops Proposal To Use $200 Million In Federal Coronavirus Aid To Build New State House

• The top Republican in the Alabama state Senate on Monday dropped his controversial proposal of using $ 200 million in federal coronavirus funding to build a new State House .
• Republican Gov .
Kay Ivey railed against the proposal last week , calling it “ totally unacceptable and not how President Trump and Congress intended for this money to be spent.
” • Alabama Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh had previously told reporters that the current State House , which was constructed in 1963 , has “ mold issues ” and is keeping lawmakers from functioning normally .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s dropping his proposal to put $ 200 million in federal funding meant to help the state combat coronavirus towards the construction of a new State House .
The reversal came after a sharp public backlash .
“ We now have guidance that makes it clear that the funds could not be used to build a new State House , ” William Califf , a spokesman for Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh , told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Marsh and Republican House Speaker Mac McCutcheon first proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the State House in an April 27 email to Republican Gov .
Kay Ivey , according to records obtained by ABC 33/40 .
The State House project was one of 16 projects proposed by the lawmakers for how Alabama could use its $ 1.9 billion in federal coronavirus funding .
“ Please find the attached list of projects that the Pro Tempore and Speaker would like to discuss with … the Governor as potential options for use of some of the federal funds allocated to the state from the Coronavirus Relief Fund , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s office .
Ivey railed against the lawmakers ’ “ wish list ” in a statement Wednesday that singled out the $ 200 million State House proposal , calling it “ totally unacceptable and not how President [ Donald ] Trump and Congress intended for this money to be spent.
” McCutcheon , the Alabama House Speaker , distanced himself from the list in a tweet Thursday , saying he was not involved in the drafting of a “ wish list ” of projects related to CARES Act funding .
“ Any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final approval from House Leadership , ” McCutcheon tweeted .
But Marsh , the Alabama Senate Pro Tem , stood by the proposal as recently as Saturday to replace the current State House , which was constructed in 1963 .
“ It has many issues , as you know , including mold issues , ” he said .
“ It also has issues with access as we ’ ve seen during this pandemic .
We have no public access .
We couldn ’ t let the House function normally because they had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there reasons to build a new State House ?
Yes , there are , ” the lawmaker said .
“ Should it be at the top of the list .
I can not say that .
But I will tell you , it should be part of the discussion .
And I would leave it on there to be discussed.
” It appears that CARES Act funding can not be used towards the construction of a new State House .
Local news outlet Al.com noted that Treasury Department guidelines state that the funding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Marsh ’ s spokesman Califf told DCNF on Monday that the lawmaker received guidance from the Treasury Department that CARES Act funding could not be used to build a new State House after being asked about the Treasury Department guidelines .
The Treasury Department did not return a request for comment .
Califf added that the list “ represented the first draft of potential uses for these funds as the starting point for discussion.
” Marsh said his top priority is to spend up to $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expanding broadband internet access in the state .
“ My biggest issue is broadband statewide , ” Marsh said .
“ I think had we had it in place , our kids would be educated today in spite of the school situation , telemedicine could exist in every corner of the state , including rural Alabama .
And I will stand by that going forward.
” Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels House had previously called for a bipartisan rejection of the State House construction proposal .
“ It is unconscionable that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money , meant to address the incredible hardships this pandemic has wrought on our workers , families and state , on pork and pet projects , ” Daniels said .
Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Friday night that “ all options are on the table ” in regards to a potential gubernatorial veto of the state ’ s General Fund budget , according to the Montgomery Advertiser .
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The top Republican in the Alabama state Senate on Monday dropped his controversial proposal of using $200 million in federal coronavirus funding to build a new State House.
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey railed against the proposal last week, calling it “totally unacceptable and not how President Trump and Congress intended for this money to be spent.”
Alabama Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh had previously told reporters that the current State House, which was constructed in 1963, has “mold issues” and is keeping lawmakers from functioning normally.
A top Alabama Republican lawmaker said Monday he’s dropping his proposal to put $200 million in federal funding meant to help the state combat coronavirus towards the construction of a new State House. The reversal came after a sharp public backlash.
“We now have guidance that makes it clear that the funds could not be used to build a new State House,” William Califf, a spokesman for Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Marsh and Republican House Speaker Mac McCutcheon first proposed using federal CARES Act funding to replace the State House in an April 27 email to Republican Gov. Kay Ivey, according to records obtained by ABC 33/40. The State House project was one of 16 projects proposed by the lawmakers for how Alabama could use its $1.9 billion in federal coronavirus funding.
“Please find the attached list of projects that the Pro Tempore and Speaker would like to discuss with … the Governor as potential options for use of some of the federal funds allocated to the state from the Coronavirus Relief Fund,” read the email received by Ivey’s office.
Ivey railed against the lawmakers’ “wish list” in a statement Wednesday that singled out the $200 million State House proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable and not how President [Donald] Trump and Congress intended for this money to be spent.”
McCutcheon, the Alabama House Speaker, distanced himself from the list in a tweet Thursday, saying he was not involved in the drafting of a “wish list” of projects related to CARES Act funding.
“Any list that is circulating did not have final approval from House Leadership,” McCutcheon tweeted.
But Marsh, the Alabama Senate Pro Tem, stood by the proposal as recently as Saturday to replace the current State House, which was constructed in 1963.
“It has many issues, as you know, including mold issues,” he said. “It also has issues with access as we’ve seen during this pandemic. We have no public access. We couldn’t let the House function normally because they had to be divided.”
“So, are there reasons to build a new State House? Yes, there are,” the lawmaker said. “Should it be at the top of the list. I cannot say that. But I will tell you, it should be part of the discussion. And I would leave it on there to be discussed.”
It appears that CARES Act funding can not be used towards the construction of a new State House. Local news outlet Al.com noted that Treasury Department guidelines state that the funding must be used for expenditures that were incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Marsh’s spokesman Califf told DCNF on Monday that the lawmaker received guidance from the Treasury Department that CARES Act funding could not be used to build a new State House after being asked about the Treasury Department guidelines.
The Treasury Department did not return a request for comment.
Califf added that the list “represented the first draft of potential uses for these funds as the starting point for discussion.”
Marsh said his top priority is to spend up to $800 million in CARES Act funding on expanding broadband internet access in the state.
“My biggest issue is broadband statewide,” Marsh said. “I think had we had it in place, our kids would be educated today in spite of the school situation, telemedicine could exist in every corner of the state, including rural Alabama. And I will stand by that going forward.”
Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels House had previously called for a bipartisan rejection of the State House construction proposal.
“It is unconscionable that the legislature would spend the people’s money, meant to address the incredible hardships this pandemic has wrought on our workers, families and state, on pork and pet projects,” Daniels said.
Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Friday night that “all options are on the table” in regards to a potential gubernatorial veto of the state’s General Fund budget, according to the Montgomery Advertiser.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Politicians Keep Moving The Goalposts On When America Can Reopen

The original tagline for our nationwide coronavirus lockdowns were “ 15 days to slow the spread.
” These 15 days were later extended to 30 .
Now , many governors , mayors and other public officials across the country have extended their lockdowns further .
The stated goals of the original lockdowns , as articulated by the U.S. government , were to “ flatten the curve ” and avoid overwhelming hospitals .
Yet America remains shut down as politicians set new benchmarks that are either vague or seemingly impossible to meet .
Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom announced new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state from moving to phase two of the state ’ s four-phase plan to reopen until they have gone two straight weeks without a single death , among other criteria .
An increasing number of protesters and business owners in the state are growing frustrated with the state ’ s restrictions .
( RELATED : Gavin Newsom Praises Trump Administration ’ s Response To The Coronavirus ) Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Saturday that he was planning to sue Alameda County after public officials in the county said he could not reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of violating his constitutional rights , and had threatened to move his company to a state that has allowed businesses to reopen .
( RELATED : Elon Musk Cheered For Threatening To Move California Locations , But Tesla ’ s Real Expansion Is In China ) He then tweeted Monday night that Tesla would be resuming production “ against Alameda County rules , ” asking that if anyone were arrested , that it be him .
Meanwhile , hundreds of protesters stormed the Huntington Beach area earlier this month after a memo leaked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close beaches and state parks throughout the state .
Mass protests have become increasingly common nationwide as people tire of indefinite lockdowns .
In Virginia , Democratic Gov .
Ralph Northam announced intentions to ease restrictions in the state by May 15 , but the possible lockdown moderation is no longer definite after complaints from local leaders .
Public officials in Northern Virginia ’ s five largest counties wrote a letter to the governor ’ s team saying that while they were “ eager ” to reopen the economy , they were not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain criteria .
The criteria laid out by the leaders includes two weeks of downward testing rates and hospitalizations , which are consistent with the reopening guidelines laid out last month by the White House .
However , the criteria also include demands such as increased testing and PPE , but they do not specify the amount of medical supplies that would be sufficient to reopen .
Proponents of an indefinitely continued lockdown have begun justifying their decisions with very different rhetoric than when the lockdowns began .
Former Vice President Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is worth losing to add one more point to the Dow , ” reviving the straw man argument that opponents of continued lockdown place more value in the stock market than in human lives .
In reality , Wall Street has largely continued to thrive during the pandemic , while main street has been decimated , losing tens of millions of jobs .
( RELATED : Cuomo Refers To Wuhan Coronavirus As The ‘ European Virus ’ ) Democratic Pennsylvania Gov .
Tom Wolf posted a series of tweets Monday threatening counties that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home order .
He indicated that he would be willing to withhold federal funds and suggested he could hold businesses that reopen liable .
“ This is not a time to give up .
This is not time to surrender .
This is a time to rededicate ourselves to the task of beating this virus , ” Wolf said .
“ I intend to keep fighting .
And , I believe that the overwhelming majority of my fellow Pennsylvanians intend to keep fighting it too .
And with that unity , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy is a form of “ surrender , ” is the implication that the economy must stay closed until there ’ s a vaccine ?
Wolf is not alone in this shift in thought from slowing the spread to eradicating the disease altogether prior to reopening .
“ To prepare for new COVID-19 cases & safely reopen our economy , we need widespread testing , contact tracing , & a vaccine , ” Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said last week .
Democratic Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker has said that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until there ’ s a vaccine .
When asked why she ’ s keeping her city closed , Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said she was worried about reopening without a vaccine .
Meanwhile , “ deaths of despair ” in the U.S. are expected to reach up to 75,000 , according to a study published last week by Well Being Trust .
These “ deaths of despair ” include suicides , drug overdoses and other forms of death that often result from isolation and poverty .
The goalposts have shifted from flattening the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is leading to more mistrust in the nation ’ s leaders .
The U.S. has flattened the curve and avoided hospital overflows .
That is enough for many parts of the country to begin to reopen for businesses and restore some sense of normalcy to their states .

The original tagline for our nationwide coronavirus lockdowns were “15 days to slow the spread.” These 15 days were later extended to 30. Now, many governors, mayors and other public officials across the country have extended their lockdowns further.


thedailycaller--2020-05-11--Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Others Share Tributes To Jerry Stiller After His Death

Celebrities and comedians shared tributes Monday to Jerry Stiller after news broke of the actor ’ s death .
Ben Stiller , Jerry ’ s son , first shared the news Monday morning on Twitter .
“ I ’ m sad to say that my father , Jerry Stiller , passed away from natural causes , ” Ben tweeted .
“ He was a great dad and grandfather , and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years .
He will be greatly missed .
Love you Dad.
” Jerry was most known for his roles on “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ King Of Queens ” co-star Leah Remini shared a photo of the two on Instagram where she paid tribute to Jerry .
“ I was lucky enough to work with Jerry Stiller , playing his daughter for 9 years on The King Of Queens , but even luckier to know him , the man , the husband , the father , the grandfather , ” she captioned the photo .
“ I am only comforted knowing that Anne & Jerry , the great comedy duo of Stiller & Meara are back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the memories , the fatherly talks off screen and for the many years of laughter , the kindness he had shown to me and my family…You will be so very missed Jerry.
” Kevin James , who played Remini ’ s husband on the show , also shared a tribute to the comedian .
“ One of the most kind , loving , and funny people to ever grace this earth , ” James wrote .
“ Thank you for so many incredible memories .
I love you and miss you.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much to say , but left it simple .
Jason Alexander called working with Jerry one of the “ great honors ” of his life in a comment to the New York Post .
“ As a kid , I delighted at every occasion I got to see Jerry Stiller and his wife-partner Anne Meara , ” Alexander told the outlet .
“ I watched Jerry on TV , on the stage and in clubs .
He was always perfection as a comic and a truly gifted actor .
Getting to work with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the great honors and joys of my life.
” ( RELATED : Jerry Stiller Dies From Natural Causes At The Age Of 92 ) Celebrities outside of the comedic world also had some things to say .
Longtime television host Tom Bergeron recalled his experience with Jerry on Twitter after learning of the news .
“ Pre-9/11 , on a plane @ LAX after taping Hollywood Squares , departure delayed due to fog in NY .
Flight attendants put on King of Queens , ” he tweeted .
“ As I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being watched .
I turn and Jerry Stiller is staring at me .
‘ I love watching people enjoy my work.
’ # RIPJerryStiller.
” Jerry studied drama at Syracuse University where he met his wife Meara .
The two would go on to launch their own comedy duo .

Celebrities and comedians shared tributes Monday to Jerry Stiller after news broke of the actor’s death.
Ben Stiller, Jerry’s son, first shared the news Monday morning on Twitter.
I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5 — Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” Ben tweeted. “He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
Jerry was most known for his roles on “Seinfeld” and “King Of Queens.”
“King Of Queens” co-star Leah Remini shared a photo of the two on Instagram where she paid tribute to Jerry.
“I was lucky enough to work with Jerry Stiller, playing his daughter for 9 years on The King Of Queens, but even luckier to know him, the man, the husband, the father, the grandfather,” she captioned the photo. “I am only comforted knowing that Anne & Jerry, the great comedy duo of Stiller & Meara are back together. I will be forever grateful for the memories, the fatherly talks off screen and for the many years of laughter, the kindness he had shown to me and my family…You will be so very missed Jerry.”
Kevin James, who played Remini’s husband on the show, also shared a tribute to the comedian.
“One of the most kind, loving, and funny people to ever grace this earth,” James wrote. “Thank you for so many incredible memories. I love you and miss you.”
Co-star Jerry Seinfeld didn’t have much to say, but left it simple.
Jerry Stiller’s comedy will live forever. — Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) May 11, 2020
“Jerry Stiller’s comedy will live forever,” he tweeted.
Jason Alexander called working with Jerry one of the “great honors” of his life in a comment to the New York Post.
“As a kid, I delighted at every occasion I got to see Jerry Stiller and his wife-partner Anne Meara,” Alexander told the outlet. “I watched Jerry on TV, on the stage and in clubs. He was always perfection as a comic and a truly gifted actor. Getting to work with him and know him has been one of the great honors and joys of my life.” (RELATED: Jerry Stiller Dies From Natural Causes At The Age Of 92)
Celebrities outside of the comedic world also had some things to say. Longtime television host Tom Bergeron recalled his experience with Jerry on Twitter after learning of the news.
Pre-9/11, on a plane @ LAX after taping Hollywood Squares, departure delayed due to fog in NY. Flight attendants put on King of Queens. As I’m laughing I realize I’m being watched. I turn and Jerry Stiller is staring at me. “I love watching people enjoy my work.” #RIPJerryStiller — Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) May 11, 2020
“Pre-9/11, on a plane @ LAX after taping Hollywood Squares, departure delayed due to fog in NY. Flight attendants put on King of Queens,” he tweeted. “As I’m laughing I realize I’m being watched. I turn and Jerry Stiller is staring at me. ‘I love watching people enjoy my work.’ #RIPJerryStiller.”
Jerry studied drama at Syracuse University where he met his wife Meara. The two would go on to launch their own comedy duo.