thedailycaller--2020-10-05--REPORT: Man Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison After Poking Holes In Condom Used During Rape

A British man has reportedly been sentenced to four years in prison Friday after being convicted of rape .
Andrew Lewis , 47 , pleaded guilty to rape back in July after he admitted to poking holes in the condom he used with his partner during sex on March 10 , 2018 , according to Worcester News .
The prosecutor of the case Glyn Samuel claimed the woman had found the pin and other condoms with holes in them in a bedside drawer before checking the condom that the couple had used during sex .
“ He told police he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would improve the intimacy , ” Samuel said , according to the outlet .
“ He said it was the stupidest thing he has ever done.
” “ In piercing the condom beforehand there was a degree of planning involved , ” the prosecutor argued .
( RELATED : Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison After Rape Conviction ) Lewis originally denied he put holes in the condom when confronted by the victim , but eventually admitted to it , Samuel said , according to Worcester News .
The victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Meanwhile , Lewis ’ lawyer argued that he had not been trying to get the woman pregnant , but believed the condom was a barrier to the intimacy they could have shared .
The judge called the act a “ breach of trust , ” the outlet reported .
“ The offence of rape is so serious a custodial sentence is appropriate , ” the judge ruled , according to Worcester News .

A British man has reportedly been sentenced to four years in prison Friday after being convicted of rape.
Andrew Lewis, 47, pleaded guilty to rape back in July after he admitted to poking holes in the condom he used with his partner during sex on March 10, 2018, according to Worcester News.
This man got 4 years in jail for rape charges after he poked a hole in a condom without telling his partner. The woman had made it clear she did not want a baby, prosecutors said. https://t.co/yw6EMzTsvK — New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) October 5, 2020
The prosecutor of the case Glyn Samuel claimed the woman had found the pin and other condoms with holes in them in a bedside drawer before checking the condom that the couple had used during sex.
“He told police he had hoped the condom would split and it would improve the intimacy,” Samuel said, according to the outlet. “He said it was the stupidest thing he has ever done.”
“In piercing the condom beforehand there was a degree of planning involved,” the prosecutor argued. (RELATED: Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 23 Years In Prison After Rape Conviction)
Lewis originally denied he put holes in the condom when confronted by the victim, but eventually admitted to it, Samuel said, according to Worcester News.
The victim described the act as “pure evil.”
Meanwhile, Lewis’ lawyer argued that he had not been trying to get the woman pregnant, but believed the condom was a barrier to the intimacy they could have shared.
The judge called the act a “breach of trust,” the outlet reported.
“The offence of rape is so serious a custodial sentence is appropriate,” the judge ruled, according to Worcester News.


thedailycaller--2020-10-05--FACT CHECK: Did Tom Hanks Wear This Political T-Shirt?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows actor Tom Hanks wearing a t-shirt that expresses support for Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) , LGBTQ rights and women ’ s rights , among other movements .
The image has been digitally altered .
In the original photo , Hanks wears a soccer jersey .
The Facebook post that includes the altered image of Hanks reads “ Well said , Tom ” and includes a link where individuals can order the t-shirt .
The shirt reads “ Science is Real , ” “ Black Lives Matter , ” “ No Human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Love , ” “ Women ’ s Rights Are Human Rights ” and “ Kindness is Everything ” in rainbow colors .
While Hanks has previously made public comments and acted in films in favor of some of the positions included on the shirt , such as LGBTQ rights , this photo is a doctored version of a picture Hanks tweeted in late June 2015 .
In the original photo , Hanks wears a U.S. Women ’ s National Soccer Team t-shirt .
He remarked , “ Fake turf or not , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ellis needs me .
No yellow cards !
Hanx.
” ( RELATED : Does This Photo Show Tom Hanks Quarantined In Australia With Wilson The Volleyball ? )
Hanks ’ “ Fake turf or not ” comment references the controversial artificial turf used during the 2015 Women ’ s World Cup tournament .
Some players objected to the use of the artificial turf , saying it caused turf burns and slowed recovery times , according to The Associated Press .
The phrase “ Bosom Buds ” likely refers to the 1980s sitcom in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ men who “ must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford , ” according to the show ’ s description on IMDb .
The image of Hanks from 2015 has also been doctored in the past to promote t-shirts with environmental slogans such as “ There is no Planet B ” and “ Unless .
March for Science .
Earth Day 2017.
” Check Your Fact could find no instance in which Hanks had been seen wearing the shirt depicted in the Oct. 3 post .

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows actor Tom Hanks wearing a t-shirt that expresses support for Black Lives Matter (BLM), LGBTQ rights and women’s rights, among other movements.
Verdict: False
The image has been digitally altered. In the original photo, Hanks wears a soccer jersey.
Fact Check:
The Facebook post that includes the altered image of Hanks reads “Well said, Tom” and includes a link where individuals can order the t-shirt. The shirt reads “Science is Real,” “Black Lives Matter,” “No Human is Illegal,” “Love is Love,” “Women’s Rights Are Human Rights” and “Kindness is Everything” in rainbow colors.
While Hanks has previously made public comments and acted in films in favor of some of the positions included on the shirt, such as LGBTQ rights, this photo is a doctored version of a picture Hanks tweeted in late June 2015.
Fake turf or not, I’m full Bosom Buds if coach Ellis needs me. No yellow cards! Hanx pic.twitter.com/4eT5cYzmjD — Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) June 29, 2015
In the original photo, Hanks wears a U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team t-shirt. He remarked, “Fake turf or not, I’m full Bosom Buds if coach Ellis needs me. No yellow cards! Hanx.” (RELATED: Does This Photo Show Tom Hanks Quarantined In Australia With Wilson The Volleyball?)
Hanks’ “Fake turf or not” comment references the controversial artificial turf used during the 2015 Women’s World Cup tournament. Some players objected to the use of the artificial turf, saying it caused turf burns and slowed recovery times, according to The Associated Press. The phrase “Bosom Buds” likely refers to the 1980s sitcom in which Hanks and actor Peter Scolari played men who “must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford,” according to the show’s description on IMDb.
The image of Hanks from 2015 has also been doctored in the past to promote t-shirts with environmental slogans such as “There is no Planet B” and “Unless. March for Science. Earth Day 2017.”
Please Support @ScienceMarchDC in ur state! April 22nd is Earth Day & there is ‘NO PLANET B’! Tom Hanks agrees! #SaveOurPlanet @MrSpock2017 pic.twitter.com/ns6Ta2Inac — Tris Resists (@TrisResists) April 18, 2017
Check Your Fact could find no instance in which Hanks had been seen wearing the shirt depicted in the Oct. 3 post.


thedailycaller--2020-10-05--Pro-Armenia Rally In Philadelphia Protests US Aid Given To Turkey And Azerbaijan

A pro-Armenia rally protesting the United States ’ aid to Azerbaijan and Turkey in light of their recent attack on Armenia was held outside Philadelphia ’ s City Hall on Sunday , Oct. 4 .
The rally was inspired by the violent conflict that broke out between Azerbaijan and Armenia last weekend .
The fighting was the result of rehashed border disputes that last peaked between the two former Soviet countries in the 1990 ’ s , Reuters reports .
A crowd gathered to protest “ the attack on Armenia ” and “ the aid the United States provided to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rally , who wished to remain anonymous , told DCNF .
“ The attack was started by Azerbaijan on the the 27th [ of September 2020 ] , and they destroyed [ Armenian ] villages , ” the rally ’ s organizer told DCNF .
“ Congress can condemn all the aid they ’ re sending to Turkey , ” the rally ’ s organizer told DCNF .
( RELATED : Armenian Jet Allegedly Shot Down By Turkey As Conflict Escalates In The Caucasus ) Call-and-response style chants were shouted by more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Turkey wants war .
Armenia wants peace ” and “ Stop Azeri aggression ” were among some of the slogans shouted .
The rally ’ s organizer claimed to speak on behalf of the Philadelphia Armenian community in declaring the Turkish aggression “ a simple aim…to complete the Armenian genocide.
” Armenian protesters chanted “ Turkey is ISIS ” outside city hall and held signs calling on Pennsylvania senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey to condemn U.S. aid given to Turkey through congress .
( RELATED : Sen. Pat Toomey Says He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pennsylvania Governor ) The Philadelphia rally comes after intense outrage voiced by the Los Angeles Armenian community on Saturday , Oct. 3 , where protesters blocked a California freeway to raise awareness of the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia , Fox News reported .
Flyers advertising the rally in Philadelphia were shared through social media , the rally ’ s organizer told DCNF , who said she was happy with the turnout .
“ We are protesting the silence and passivity of America , ” the rally ’ s organizer told DCNF @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s organizer told DCNF that she hopes the events that took place in Philadelphia and Los Angeles this past weekend will “ articulate why we protested the attack on Armenia ” to Congress .
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A pro-Armenia rally protesting the United States’ aid to Azerbaijan and Turkey in light of their recent attack on Armenia was held outside Philadelphia’s City Hall on Sunday, Oct. 4.
The rally was inspired by the violent conflict that broke out between Azerbaijan and Armenia last weekend. The fighting was the result of rehashed border disputes that last peaked between the two former Soviet countries in the 1990’s, Reuters reports.
A crowd gathered to protest “the attack on Armenia” and “the aid the United States provided to Azerbaijan,” the organizer of the rally, who wished to remain anonymous, told DCNF.
“The attack was started by Azerbaijan on the the 27th [of September 2020], and they destroyed [Armenian] villages,” the rally’s organizer told DCNF. “Congress can condemn all the aid they’re sending to Turkey,” the rally’s organizer told DCNF. (RELATED: Armenian Jet Allegedly Shot Down By Turkey As Conflict Escalates In The Caucasus)
Call-and-response style chants were shouted by more than 200 rally-goers clad in Armenian flags. “Turkey wants war. Armenia wants peace” and “Stop Azeri aggression” were among some of the slogans shouted.
The rally’s organizer claimed to speak on behalf of the Philadelphia Armenian community in declaring the Turkish aggression “a simple aim…to complete the Armenian genocide.”
Armenian protesters chanted “Turkey is ISIS” outside city hall and held signs calling on Pennsylvania senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey to condemn U.S. aid given to Turkey through congress. (RELATED: Sen. Pat Toomey Says He Won’t Run For Reelection Or Pennsylvania Governor)
The Philadelphia rally comes after intense outrage voiced by the Los Angeles Armenian community on Saturday, Oct. 3, where protesters blocked a California freeway to raise awareness of the ongoing conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Fox News reported.
Flyers advertising the rally in Philadelphia were shared through social media, the rally’s organizer told DCNF, who said she was happy with the turnout.
“We are protesting the silence and passivity of America,” the rally’s organizer told DCNF regarding the conflict.
The rally’s organizer told DCNF that she hopes the events that took place in Philadelphia and Los Angeles this past weekend will “articulate why we protested the attack on Armenia” to Congress.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-05--Johnson & Johnson To Pay $100 Million In Talc Lawsuit Settlements

Johnson & Johnson is set to pay over $ 100 million in settlements to cover 1,000 lawsuits alleging its baby powders caused cancer , Bloomberg reported .
Consumers have filed nearly 20,000 suits against Johnson & Johnson saying its talc products cause cancer because they are contaminated by asbestos , according to Bloomberg .
The company says its products are safe .
“ In certain circumstances , we do choose to settle lawsuits , which is done without an admission of liability and in no way changes our position regarding the safety of our products , ” the company told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talc is safe , does not contain asbestos and does not cause cancer , ” Johnson & Johnson said in May that due to “ misinformation ” it would quit selling talc , according to Reuters .
( RELATED : Johnson & Johnson Will End Sales Of Talc-Based Baby Powder In North America After Facing Thousands Of Lawsuits From Cancer Patients ) The lawsuits are a product of an 2018 Reuters investigative piece , which asserted Johnson & Johnson knew that there was asbestos in its talc , Reuters reported .
“ Plaintiffs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are distorting historical documents and intentionally creating confusion in the courtroom and in the media , ” Ernie Knewitz , J & J ’ s vice president of global media relations , told Reuters in an email during its investigation .
“ This is all a calculated attempt to distract from the fact that thousands of independent tests prove our talc does not contain asbestos or cause cancer .
Any suggestion that Johnson & Johnson knew or hid information about the safety of talc is false.
” The company did not comment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its talc is safe , according to Reuters .

Johnson & Johnson is set to pay over $100 million in settlements to cover 1,000 lawsuits alleging its baby powders caused cancer, Bloomberg reported.
Consumers have filed nearly 20,000 suits against Johnson & Johnson saying its talc products cause cancer because they are contaminated by asbestos, according to Bloomberg. The company says its products are safe.
“In certain circumstances, we do choose to settle lawsuits, which is done without an admission of liability and in no way changes our position regarding the safety of our products,” the company told Bloomberg in a statement. “Our talc is safe, does not contain asbestos and does not cause cancer,”
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay more than $100 million to resolve over 1,000 lawsuits blaming its baby powder for causing cancer https://t.co/g1UKV7yISO — Bloomberg (@business) October 5, 2020
Johnson & Johnson said in May that due to “misinformation” it would quit selling talc, according to Reuters. (RELATED: Johnson & Johnson Will End Sales Of Talc-Based Baby Powder In North America After Facing Thousands Of Lawsuits From Cancer Patients)
The lawsuits are a product of an 2018 Reuters investigative piece, which asserted Johnson & Johnson knew that there was asbestos in its talc, Reuters reported.
“Plaintiffs’ attorneys out for personal financial gain are distorting historical documents and intentionally creating confusion in the courtroom and in the media,” Ernie Knewitz, J&J’s vice president of global media relations, told Reuters in an email during its investigation.
“This is all a calculated attempt to distract from the fact that thousands of independent tests prove our talc does not contain asbestos or cause cancer. Any suggestion that Johnson & Johnson knew or hid information about the safety of talc is false.”
The company did not comment on Bloomberg’s report, but said its talc is safe, according to Reuters.


thedailycaller--2020-10-05--FACT CHECK: Have James Comey And John Brennan Been Charged With Multiple Counts Of Treason?

A viral Facebook post shared over 2,200 times claims former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan have been charged with multiple counts of treason .
There is no evidence to suggest Comey or Brennan have been charged with multiple counts of treason .
The viral post reads , “ I ’ m hearing that James Comey has 50 counts of TREASON And John Brennan has 48 counts of TREASON.
” ( RELATED : Did Richard Nixon Pardon John McCain For Treason ? )
While Comey was FBI director , the bureau launched an investigation into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to influence the 2016 election , according to CNN .
Brennan , who has been an outspoken critic of Trump , assisted with the Russian collusion investigation in his capacity as CIA director until he left office in January 2017 , per BBC News .
Article III section 3 of the Constitution outlines treason as follows : “ Treason against the United States , shall consist only in levying war against them , or in adhering to their enemies , giving them aid and comfort .
No person shall be convicted of treason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the same overt act , or on confession in open court.
” Neither Comey nor Brennan , however , are facing treason charges .
Had they been charged with such crimes , it would almost assuredly be covered in the media , yet no news reporting could be found .
There is also no mention of such charges being levied against the either of the two on the Department of Justice ’ s website .
In August , Brennan was questioned for eight hours on the origins of the Russia investigation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of any criminal inquiry , ” The New York Times reported .
Despite its narrow definition , the president and others in the political sphere have accused people of treason .
In May 2019 , Trump suggested that Comey and former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe had committed treason , according to The Washington Post .
And Brennan once said that a joint press conference Trump held with Russian President Vladimir Putin in July 2018 was “ nothing short of treasonous.
” “ Donald Trump ’ s press conference performance in Helsinki rises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high crimes & misdemeanors , ' ” Brennan ’ s tweet read .
“ It was nothing short of treasonous .
Not only were Trump ’ s comments imbecilic , he is wholly in the pocket of Putin .
Republican Patriots : Where are you ?
?
?
” Comey and Brennan are not currently facing any charges of treason .
We rate this claim false .
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A viral Facebook post shared over 2,200 times claims former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan have been charged with multiple counts of treason.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence to suggest Comey or Brennan have been charged with multiple counts of treason.
Fact Check:
The viral post reads, “I’m hearing that James Comey has 50 counts of TREASON And John Brennan has 48 counts of TREASON.” (RELATED: Did Richard Nixon Pardon John McCain For Treason?)
While Comey was FBI director, the bureau launched an investigation into the Trump campaign for potentially colluding with Russia to influence the 2016 election, according to CNN. Brennan, who has been an outspoken critic of Trump, assisted with the Russian collusion investigation in his capacity as CIA director until he left office in January 2017, per BBC News.
Article III section 3 of the Constitution outlines treason as follows: “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.”
Neither Comey nor Brennan, however, are facing treason charges. Had they been charged with such crimes, it would almost assuredly be covered in the media, yet no news reporting could be found. There is also no mention of such charges being levied against the either of the two on the Department of Justice’s website.
In August, Brennan was questioned for eight hours on the origins of the Russia investigation, though “he was not the target of any criminal inquiry,” The New York Times reported.
Despite its narrow definition, the president and others in the political sphere have accused people of treason. In May 2019, Trump suggested that Comey and former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe had committed treason, according to The Washington Post. And Brennan once said that a joint press conference Trump held with Russian President Vladimir Putin in July 2018 was “nothing short of treasonous.”
Donald Trump’s press conference performance in Helsinki rises to & exceeds the threshold of “high crimes & misdemeanors.” It was nothing short of treasonous. Not only were Trump’s comments imbecilic, he is wholly in the pocket of Putin. Republican Patriots: Where are you??? — John O. Brennan (@JohnBrennan) July 16, 2018
“Donald Trump’s press conference performance in Helsinki rises to & exceeds the threshold of ‘high crimes & misdemeanors,'” Brennan’s tweet read. “It was nothing short of treasonous. Not only were Trump’s comments imbecilic, he is wholly in the pocket of Putin. Republican Patriots: Where are you???”
Comey and Brennan are not currently facing any charges of treason. We rate this claim false.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-05--Former MLB Pitcher Charles Haeger Found Dead Following Death Of Ex-Girlfriend

Former MLB pitcher Charles Haeger was found dead of a self inflicted gunshot wound after reportedly being sought in the death of his ex-girlfriend , Danielle Breed , in Arizona .
He was 37 .
According to a press release from Scottsdale police , per CNN in a piece published Sunday , Haeger ’ s body was discovered along a trail in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon .
( RELATED : Marine Sustained Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Standoff At California Base ) The former player reportedly died “ from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound , ” Scottsdale Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release to the outlet .
( RELATED : X Games Legend Found Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound [ VIDEO ] ) It all comes following reports over the weekend the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher was a suspect in the death of Breed .
According to the report : “ Haeger then pointed the handgun at the roommate , ” Hoster shared in the statement , per ESPN .
“ The roommate quickly escaped out of the back of the residence , and he was able to get a neighbor to call 911.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our family , ” Jane Long , Breed ’ s mother shared .
“ She was the light on our darkest day .
We all thrived on her infectious smile and positivity .
We are crushed that she was a victim of such a horrific crime.
” Haeger , a knuckleball pitcher , was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2001 and during his MLB career played for such clubs as the San Diego Padres , Dodgers , Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners , per the outlet .

Former MLB pitcher Charles Haeger was found dead of a self inflicted gunshot wound after reportedly being sought in the death of his ex-girlfriend, Danielle Breed, in Arizona. He was 37.
According to a press release from Scottsdale police, per CNN in a piece published Sunday, Haeger’s body was discovered along a trail in the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. (RELATED: Marine Sustained Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Standoff At California Base)
The former player reportedly died “from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,” Scottsdale Police Sgt. Ben Hoster shared in the release to the outlet. (RELATED: X Games Legend Found Dead Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound [VIDEO])
Update: Charles Haeger, a former professional baseball player who once pitched for the Dodgers, was being sought in the killing of his ex-girlfriend in Arizona. Police have confirmed he was found dead today of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.https://t.co/atsvRF4pKc — KTLA (@KTLA) October 4, 2020
It all comes following reports over the weekend the former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher was a suspect in the death of Breed.
According to the report:
Police found the body of 34-year-old Danielle Breed in her home on Friday, after her roommate reported hearing gunshots and seeing Haeger exit her room with a handgun.
“Haeger then pointed the handgun at the roommate,” Hoster shared in the statement, per ESPN. “The roommate quickly escaped out of the back of the residence, and he was able to get a neighbor to call 911.”
“My daughter was the spark of our family,” Jane Long, Breed’s mother shared. “She was the light on our darkest day. We all thrived on her infectious smile and positivity. We are crushed that she was a victim of such a horrific crime.”
Haeger, a knuckleball pitcher, was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2001 and during his MLB career played for such clubs as the San Diego Padres, Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners, per the outlet.


thedailycaller--2020-10-05--REPORT: Bullet Lands On Teen’s Bed After Flying Through Window Of Bronx Home

A stray bullet reportedly busted a window and landed on a 17-year-old ’ s bed in a Bronx apartment early Sunday morning .
Police are currently reviewing surveillance video to find out where the bullet came from , according to the New York Post .
It remains unclear where the bullet came from or if someone deliberately shot into the home .
Helen Tzic , 17 , was in the bathroom while her brother Deny , 15 , laid in his bed in the room , the outlet reported .
“ I was just on my bed on my phone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was confused , ” Deny told the outlet .
“ I saw small pieces of glass on the bed then when my sister came back and she found the bullet on her bed.
” ( RELATED : 6 Children Shot And Killed Over 4th Of July Weekend ) “ I ’ m happy nobody got hurt but I ’ m also scared because what if it happens a second time ?
” he said .
“ It ’ s scary .
I didn ’ t know what had hit it.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their 10-year-old sister , who was asleep at the time , NYPost reported .
“ I ’ m not really a religious person or anything , but when I was looking for my blanket and saw the bullet I took a second to say , ‘ thank God , ' ” Helen told the outlet .
“ I wasn ’ t there at that moment .
It ’ s really scary to think something bad could ’ ve happened .
It could have been worse .
”

A stray bullet reportedly busted a window and landed on a 17-year-old’s bed in a Bronx apartment early Sunday morning.
Police are currently reviewing surveillance video to find out where the bullet came from, according to the New York Post. It remains unclear where the bullet came from or if someone deliberately shot into the home. Helen Tzic, 17, was in the bathroom while her brother Deny, 15, laid in his bed in the room, the outlet reported.
Bullet flies through window into child’s bed in the Bronx https://t.co/PV2HEstUsf pic.twitter.com/3Tg3l35qlr — New York Post (@nypost) October 5, 2020
“I was just on my bed on my phone and I heard the window shatter and I was confused,” Deny told the outlet. “I saw small pieces of glass on the bed then when my sister came back and she found the bullet on her bed.” (RELATED: 6 Children Shot And Killed Over 4th Of July Weekend)
“I’m happy nobody got hurt but I’m also scared because what if it happens a second time?” he said. “It’s scary. I didn’t know what had hit it.”
The two teenagers also share the bedroom with their 10-year-old sister, who was asleep at the time, NYPost reported.
“I’m not really a religious person or anything, but when I was looking for my blanket and saw the bullet I took a second to say, ‘thank God,'” Helen told the outlet. “I wasn’t there at that moment. It’s really scary to think something bad could’ve happened. It could have been worse.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-05--Two Officers Shot At Arkansas Motel, One Dead, Police Say

Police said two police officers were shot , one fatally , outside a motel in Pine Bluff , Arkansas , @ @ @ @ @ according to KATV .
The cops were shot near an Econo Lodge and were transported @ @ @ @ @ KATV reported .
One of the two officers was reportedly in critical condition , the @ @ @ @ @ enforcement was investigating the motel area for an unknown reason at the time of the @ @ @ @ @ have been apprehended in connection to the violent incident , KATV reported .
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Police said two police officers were shot, one fatally, outside a motel in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on Monday around noon, according to KATV.
The cops were shot near an Econo Lodge and were transported to a local hospital, KATV reported. One of the two officers was reportedly in critical condition, the local outlet reported.
BREAKING: Pine Bluff Police confirm 2 officers have been shot at the Econo Lodge on Blake St. Both have been taken to the hospital, with one in critical condition. Multiple persons of interest are in custody. #ARNews pic.twitter.com/keu2yN1B7m — Shelby Rose (@KATVShelby) October 5, 2020
Law enforcement was investigating the motel area for an unknown reason at the time of the shooting, and several people have been apprehended in connection to the violent incident, KATV reported. (RELATED: Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Two Washington Police Officers, Killing One)
“Alongside our Arkansas neighbors and partners, we are fervently praying for the two @PBPoliceDept officers who were shot earlier today. We are assisting @ARStatePolice and Pine Bluff PD with the ongoing investigation,” the Little Rock, Arkansas division of the FBI tweeted. Alongside our Arkansas neighbors and partners, we are fervently praying for the two @PBPoliceDept officers who were shot earlier today. We are assisting @ARStatePolice and Pine Bluff PD with the ongoing investigation. #ARnews pic.twitter.com/SiRoGles22 — FBI Little Rock (@FBILittleRock) October 5, 2020
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thedailycaller--2020-10-05--Muslim Pakistani Professor Kills Minority Professor After Argument Over Religion, Police Say

A Muslim Pakistani professor allegedly shot and killed a minority professor a day after the two disputed over religion , police said according to the Associated Press .
Professor Farooq Maad and another man shot and killed Professor Naeem Khattak as he was driving to his college , police said according to the AP .
Khattak belonged to the Ahmadi faith , a minority religion that Sunni militants have targeted in the past because they believe Ahmadis are heretics .
Ahmadis originated in British-controlled India in the 19th century and see themselves as an Islamic movement , but are regarded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from calling themselves Muslims or using Islamic symbols in their religious practices , according to Reuters .
Pakistan is mainly a Sunni Muslim country of more than 200 million people .
Police say the victim was after a verbal brawl over religious issues , and that Khattak had received threats and demanded protection for people belonging to the Ahmadi community .
“ The government has failed in providing protection to Ahmadis , ” Saleem Uddin , a spokesman for Pakistan ’ s Ahmadi community , said according to the AP .
Ahmadi homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Islamic extremists and are among the minority faiths in Pakistan to face religious discrimination .
A decade ago , 93 people were killed when suspected Taliban militants threw grenades at worshippers at two Ahmadi mosques , which Human Rights Watch reportedly said was likely motivated by the belief of militant Sunni groups that Ahmadis are infidels , according to the BBC .
In May 2018 , a mob led by Muslim clerics attacked a 100-year-old Ahmadi mosque in eastern Pakistan , spurred by the words of a cleric , according to Reuters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sentenced to death in Pakistan for insulting the Prophet Muhammad , which is illegal under the country ’ s blasphemy laws that human rights groups have criticized as being used to intimidate religious minorities and to settle personal scores .
Tahir Naessem , a Pakistani-American , was shot dead in a courtroom while being tried for blasphemy in the city of Peshawar .
The teenager who shot the man said he killed him for insulting Muhammad , according to Reuters , and he ’ s since been arrested and glorified as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pakistan and Islamists who demand his release .
( RELATED : Christian In Pakistan Sentenced To Death For Insulting The Prophet Muhammed )

A Muslim Pakistani professor allegedly shot and killed a minority professor a day after the two disputed over religion, police said according to the Associated Press.
Professor Farooq Maad and another man shot and killed Professor Naeem Khattak as he was driving to his college, police said according to the AP. Khattak belonged to the Ahmadi faith, a minority religion that Sunni militants have targeted in the past because they believe Ahmadis are heretics.
Pakistan’s parliament declared Ahmadis non-Muslims in 1974.
Ahmadis originated in British-controlled India in the 19th century and see themselves as an Islamic movement, but are regarded as heretical by orthodox Muslims and forbidden from calling themselves Muslims or using Islamic symbols in their religious practices, according to Reuters. Pakistan is mainly a Sunni Muslim country of more than 200 million people.
Police say the victim was after a verbal brawl over religious issues, and that Khattak had received threats and demanded protection for people belonging to the Ahmadi community.
“The government has failed in providing protection to Ahmadis,” Saleem Uddin, a spokesman for Pakistan’s Ahmadi community, said according to the AP.
Ahmadi homes and places of worship have been attacked by Islamic extremists and are among the minority faiths in Pakistan to face religious discrimination. A decade ago, 93 people were killed when suspected Taliban militants threw grenades at worshippers at two Ahmadi mosques, which Human Rights Watch reportedly said was likely motivated by the belief of militant Sunni groups that Ahmadis are infidels, according to the BBC. In May 2018, a mob led by Muslim clerics attacked a 100-year-old Ahmadi mosque in eastern Pakistan, spurred by the words of a cleric, according to Reuters.
In September, a Christian man was sentenced to death in Pakistan for insulting the Prophet Muhammad, which is illegal under the country’s blasphemy laws that human rights groups have criticized as being used to intimidate religious minorities and to settle personal scores.
Tahir Naessem, a Pakistani-American, was shot dead in a courtroom while being tried for blasphemy in the city of Peshawar. The teenager who shot the man said he killed him for insulting Muhammad, according to Reuters, and he’s since been arrested and glorified as a “holy warrior” by supporters in Pakistan and Islamists who demand his release. (RELATED: Christian In Pakistan Sentenced To Death For Insulting The Prophet Muhammed)


thedailycaller--2020-10-05--Over 100 Alleged Jihadists Released In African Country To Free A Politician And A French Philanthrop

Over 100 Alleged Jihadists Released In African Country To Free A Politician And A French Philanthropist

More than 100 alleged or convicted jihadists were reportedly freed in Mali last weekend in exchange for the release of a three-time presidential candidate and a French charity worker , according to the Agence France-Presse .
Former Mali opposition leader Soumaila Cisse , 70 , was allegedly abducted while campaigning in Niafounke , Mali , just before legislative elections on March 25 , the Agence France-Presse ( AFP ) reported .
French philanthropist Sophie Petronin , 75 , was reportedly abducted by gunmen in Gao , Mali , on Dec. 24 , 2016 .
Petronin was reportedly the last French @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the AFP .
Petronin was last seen in a video appearance where she asked French President Emmanuel Macron for help in June 2018 , in November 2018 her captors released a video saying that her health had deteriorated .
The prisoners were transported by plane and released in the central region of Niono , Mali , and the northern region of Tessallit , Mali , a security service official confirmed , according to the AFP .
A lawmaker in Tessalit said that “ large numbers of jihadist prisoners ” arrived in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be attentive and remain very careful because if there are any attempts ( to free them ) we don ’ t want to disrupt that , ” Petronin ’ s son Sebastien Chadaud said , the AFP reported .
“ It is too early to rejoice because we have lived through moments like this before.
” An Al-Qaeda-linked group led by militant cleric Amadou Koufa may be responsible for the kidnappings , according to Malian officials , the AFP reported .
( RELATED : Pompeo Condemns ‘ Mutiny ’ In Mali After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ An interim government was instated after Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was reportedly overthrown by a military junta in August , according to the AFP .
Cisse was abducted before Keita was forced out , fueling protests over the public perception that he was unable to combat the jihadist insurgency , the AFP reported .
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More than 100 alleged or convicted jihadists were reportedly freed in Mali last weekend in exchange for the release of a three-time presidential candidate and a French charity worker, according to the Agence France-Presse.
Former Mali opposition leader Soumaila Cisse, 70, was allegedly abducted while campaigning in Niafounke, Mali, just before legislative elections on March 25, the Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported. French philanthropist Sophie Petronin, 75, was reportedly abducted by gunmen in Gao, Mali, on Dec. 24, 2016.
Petronin was reportedly the last French national to be held hostage worldwide, according to the AFP. Petronin was last seen in a video appearance where she asked French President Emmanuel Macron for help in June 2018, in November 2018 her captors released a video saying that her health had deteriorated.
Insurgency-hit Mali has freed over 100 alleged or convicted jihadists to secure the release of a top politician and a French charity workerhttps://t.co/pYG82VGiLz — The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) October 5, 2020
The prisoners were transported by plane and released in the central region of Niono, Mali, and the northern region of Tessallit, Mali, a security service official confirmed, according to the AFP. A lawmaker in Tessalit said that “large numbers of jihadist prisoners” arrived in the area Sunday.
“We have to be attentive and remain very careful because if there are any attempts (to free them) we don’t want to disrupt that,” Petronin’s son Sebastien Chadaud said, the AFP reported. “It is too early to rejoice because we have lived through moments like this before.”
An Al-Qaeda-linked group led by militant cleric Amadou Koufa may be responsible for the kidnappings, according to Malian officials, the AFP reported. (RELATED: Pompeo Condemns ‘Mutiny’ In Mali After Military Arrests President, Prime Minister)
An interim government was instated after Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was reportedly overthrown by a military junta in August, according to the AFP.
Cisse was abducted before Keita was forced out, fueling protests over the public perception that he was unable to combat the jihadist insurgency, the AFP reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-07--‘One Of The Most Significant Reforms’: Labor, DHS Officials Announce ‘Significant’ H-1B Rule Changes

• The Trump administration announced rule changes Tuesday intended to encourage American companies who petition for workers under the H-1B visa program to look for American workers first .
• The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor announced rule changes that range from tightening broad language closing loopholes to adding wage protections for American workers .
• “ It is never acceptable for the employment of foreign labor to erode the economic security of American workers and their families , ” Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Patrick Pizzella said .
The federal government announced changes Tuesday to the H-1B visa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies to hire American workers before foreign workers .
The rule change is the latest effort from the Trump administration to protect American workers , according to press releases from the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) and Department of Labor ( DOL ) .
More than 500,000 H-1B visa recipients have been used to displace American workers reducing wages in several industries , according to the DHS release .
“ Companies that have used the H-1B program have been incentivized to avoid hiring Americans or even lay off their own higher-paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can replace them with cheaper foreign labor , ” Acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said during a Tuesday conference call , which the Daily Caller News Foundation attended .
He continued : “ That abuse will end with this new rule.
” The new rule will target what Cuccinelli referred to as “ shadow employers ” or third-party employers .
Such companies , often based outside of the U.S. , receive an outsized portion of visas that are awarded every year , according to a 2015 New York Times report referenced in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These companies , who are allowed to submit an unlimited amount of applications , flood the DOL system with applications to ensure a certain percentage are accepted every year , according to The Times .
Many of these companies are outsourcing firms , which provide temporary workers for companies like Disney .
Thirteen outsourcing companies were given one-third of all H-1B visas awarded in 2014 .
( RELATED : HUENNEKENS : Outsourcing And Foreign Labor Is A Double-Headed Monster ) DHS found that 36 % of all visas approved between 2015 and 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a senior department official who was on the call Tuesday .
The official said it is expected that the vast majority of applications from these companies will be rejected .
“ However , it isn ’ t automatic .
There is an analysis of the employee-employer relationship , ” the official said .
“ The point being that the petitioner be the one with the need for the employee so that the employee-employer relationship is direct and not contracted for by another party.
” The rule change will also narrow the definition of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been interpreted broadly and used as a loophole to hire cheap foreign labor , Cuccinelli said .
For example , the rule tightens up language that has previously allowed employers in the H-1B program to hire individuals for roles which “ normally ” require a degree , according to a senior department official .
Now , a degree will be mandatory for such a role .
A key tenant of the H-1B program enables employers to petition for foreigners to work in “ specialty occupations , ” according to the American Immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Poses ‘ Persistent And Lethal Threat ’ In US , DHS Report Says ) Cuccinelli said that DHS will also now have greater ability to enforce employers ’ compliance with the program ’ s rules before , during and after a petition is approved and through worksite inspections .
“ After extensive analysis , the department has concluded that the way it sets prevailing wages in the H-1B program … allows employers in many cases to pay foreign workers wages well below what similarly-employed U.S. workers are paid , ” said DOL Deputy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The result is that U.S. workers are being ousted from good-paying middle class jobs and replaced by non-U.S. workers.
” The DOL measures taken as part of the announcement include wage protections , which ensure foreign labor isn ’ t hired at a discount , according to the DOL press release .
Employers are now required to look for American labor at a predetermined wage set by the DOL .
If the employer can not find any American worker for the role , they must pay the foreign worker that same wage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must attest that they will pay visa awardees the same wage paid to those with similar experience and qualifications .
( RELATED : Trump Signs Another Executive Order Restricting H1B Visa Opportunities ) “ It is never acceptable for the employment of foreign labor to erode the economic security of American workers and their families , ” Pizzella said .
Pizzella added that the change is “ one of the most significant reforms made to the H-1B program in the past 20 years , ” and “ long overdue.
” The program was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American Immigration Council .
The program currently caps visas awarded at 85,000 per year .
The H-1B visa program enables American companies to compete globally , according to a Brookings Institution report .
“ A global view of high-skilled labor complemented by metropolitan skills training will enable U.S. companies to obtain the workforce they need to keep America competitive now and in the future , ” the report said .
Meanwhile , critics of the Trump administration ’ s H-1B policies , argue in favor of increasing caps on annual visas granted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would arguably harm the U.S. job market more than it would help , ” said Julie Monroe in a 2019 Illinois Law Review article .
“ The cap on H-1B visas limits the nation ’ s ability to compete globally.
” President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 3 that prevented federal agencies from replacing American labor with foreign labor .
“ We believe jobs must be offered to American workers first , ” Trump said .
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The Trump administration announced rule changes Tuesday intended to encourage American companies who petition for workers under the H-1B visa program to look for American workers first.
The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor announced rule changes that range from tightening broad language closing loopholes to adding wage protections for American workers.
“It is never acceptable for the employment of foreign labor to erode the economic security of American workers and their families,” Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Patrick Pizzella said.
The federal government announced changes Tuesday to the H-1B visa program that are aimed at incentivizing American companies to hire American workers before foreign workers.
The rule change is the latest effort from the Trump administration to protect American workers, according to press releases from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL). More than 500,000 H-1B visa recipients have been used to displace American workers reducing wages in several industries, according to the DHS release.
“Companies that have used the H-1B program have been incentivized to avoid hiring Americans or even lay off their own higher-paid and better-qualified American workers so that they can replace them with cheaper foreign labor,” Acting DHS Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli said during a Tuesday conference call, which the Daily Caller News Foundation attended.
He continued: “That abuse will end with this new rule.”
The new rule will target what Cuccinelli referred to as “shadow employers” or third-party employers. Such companies, often based outside of the U.S., receive an outsized portion of visas that are awarded every year, according to a 2015 New York Times report referenced in DOL’s rule change Tuesday.
These companies, who are allowed to submit an unlimited amount of applications, flood the DOL system with applications to ensure a certain percentage are accepted every year, according to The Times. Many of these companies are outsourcing firms, which provide temporary workers for companies like Disney.
Thirteen outsourcing companies were given one-third of all H-1B visas awarded in 2014. (RELATED: HUENNEKENS: Outsourcing And Foreign Labor Is A Double-Headed Monster)
DHS found that 36% of all visas approved between 2015 and 2019 were from third-party employers, according to a senior department official who was on the call Tuesday. The official said it is expected that the vast majority of applications from these companies will be rejected.
“However, it isn’t automatic. There is an analysis of the employee-employer relationship,” the official said. “The point being that the petitioner be the one with the need for the employee so that the employee-employer relationship is direct and not contracted for by another party.”
The rule change will also narrow the definition of a “specialty occupation,” which has been interpreted broadly and used as a loophole to hire cheap foreign labor, Cuccinelli said.
For example, the rule tightens up language that has previously allowed employers in the H-1B program to hire individuals for roles which “normally” require a degree, according to a senior department official. Now, a degree will be mandatory for such a role.
A key tenant of the H-1B program enables employers to petition for foreigners to work in “specialty occupations,” according to the American Immigration Council. (RELATED: White Supremacy Poses ‘Persistent And Lethal Threat’ In US, DHS Report Says)
Cuccinelli said that DHS will also now have greater ability to enforce employers’ compliance with the program’s rules before, during and after a petition is approved and through worksite inspections.
“After extensive analysis, the department has concluded that the way it sets prevailing wages in the H-1B program … allows employers in many cases to pay foreign workers wages well below what similarly-employed U.S. workers are paid,” said DOL Deputy Secretary Patrick Pizzella.
He continued: “The result is that U.S. workers are being ousted from good-paying middle class jobs and replaced by non-U.S. workers.”
The DOL measures taken as part of the announcement include wage protections, which ensure foreign labor isn’t hired at a discount, according to the DOL press release. Employers are now required to look for American labor at a predetermined wage set by the DOL.
If the employer cannot find any American worker for the role, they must pay the foreign worker that same wage, according to the DOL. Employers must attest that they will pay visa awardees the same wage paid to those with similar experience and qualifications.(RELATED: Trump Signs Another Executive Order Restricting H1B Visa Opportunities)
“It is never acceptable for the employment of foreign labor to erode the economic security of American workers and their families,” Pizzella said.
Pizzella added that the change is “one of the most significant reforms made to the H-1B program in the past 20 years,” and “long overdue.”
The program was created in 1990, according to the American Immigration Council. The program currently caps visas awarded at 85,000 per year.
The H-1B visa program enables American companies to compete globally, according to a Brookings Institution report.
“A global view of high-skilled labor complemented by metropolitan skills training will enable U.S. companies to obtain the workforce they need to keep America competitive now and in the future,” the report said.
Meanwhile, critics of the Trump administration’s H-1B policies, argue in favor of increasing caps on annual visas granted.
“Greater scrutiny of the H-1B program would arguably harm the U.S. job market more than it would help,” said Julie Monroe in a 2019 Illinois Law Review article. “The cap on H-1B visas limits the nation’s ability to compete globally.”
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 3 that prevented federal agencies from replacing American labor with foreign labor.
“We believe jobs must be offered to American workers first,” Trump said.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-07--Trump Says He Has Authorized ‘Total’ Declassification Of Documents Related To ‘Russia Hoax’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has authorized the declassification of all intelligence documents related to what he called the “ Russia hoax , ” though he did not say what information he has approved for disclosure .
“ I have fully authorized the total Declassification of any & all documents pertaining to the single greatest political CRIME in American History , the Russia Hoax .
Likewise , the Hillary Clinton Email Scandal , ” Trump tweeted on Tuesday .
Trump has said multiple times during his presidency that he authorized declassification of Russia-related documents only to backtrack later .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ election , Republicans have grown anxious that information about FBI and CIA intelligence-gathering activities related to the Trump campaign will never see the light of day .
Earlier on Tuesday , John Ratcliffe , the director of national intelligence , released two CIA memos that showed the spy agency obtained evidence in July 2016 that Russian intelligence operatives may have had intelligence showing that Hillary Clinton personally approved a plan to link Trump to Russia ’ s hack of the DNC .
( RELATED : Time Is Running Out For Trump-Russia Revelations ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of staff , said Monday that Trump had tasked him with starting the process of declassifying documents .
Republicans in the House and Senate have requested the release of a slew of FBI documents related to the bureau ’ s counterintelligence investigation of the Trump campaign , known as Crossfire Hurricane .
Documents declassified in recent months have revealed that the FBI received evidence in January and February 2017 that Russian intelligence officers may have fed disinformation to Christopher Steele , the author of the anti-Trump dossier .
On Sunday , Rep. Devin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documents and called for the shutdown of the intelligence agencies if they refused to release the information .
Nunes called for the release of FBI memos from interviews conducted in February and May 2017 with Igor Danchenko , the primary source for Steele .
Danchenko cast doubt on some of the allegations Steele made in the dossier .
The FBI relied heavily on the document to obtain warrants to surveil Carter Page .
The Justice Department ’ s inspector general criticized the FBI for failing to inform the court that grants surveillance warrants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steele ’ s information .
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has authorized the declassification of all intelligence documents related to what he called the “Russia hoax,” though he did not say what information he has approved for disclosure.
“I have fully authorized the total Declassification of any & all documents pertaining to the single greatest political CRIME in American History, the Russia Hoax. Likewise, the Hillary Clinton Email Scandal,” Trump tweeted on Tuesday.
“No redactions!”
I have fully authorized the total Declassification of any & all documents pertaining to the single greatest political CRIME in American History, the Russia Hoax. Likewise, the Hillary Clinton Email Scandal. No redactions! https://t.co/GgnHh9GOiq — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 7, 2020
Trump has said multiple times during his presidency that he authorized declassification of Russia-related documents only to backtrack later. But with just 28 days until the election, Republicans have grown anxious that information about FBI and CIA intelligence-gathering activities related to the Trump campaign will never see the light of day.
Earlier on Tuesday, John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, released two CIA memos that showed the spy agency obtained evidence in July 2016 that Russian intelligence operatives may have had intelligence showing that Hillary Clinton personally approved a plan to link Trump to Russia’s hack of the DNC. (RELATED: Time Is Running Out For Trump-Russia Revelations)
Mark Meadows, the White House chief of staff, said Monday that Trump had tasked him with starting the process of declassifying documents.
Republicans in the House and Senate have requested the release of a slew of FBI documents related to the bureau’s counterintelligence investigation of the Trump campaign, known as Crossfire Hurricane.
Documents declassified in recent months have revealed that the FBI received evidence in January and February 2017 that Russian intelligence officers may have fed disinformation to Christopher Steele, the author of the anti-Trump dossier.
On Sunday, Rep. Devin Nunes urged the administration to declassify more documents and called for the shutdown of the intelligence agencies if they refused to release the information. Nunes called for the release of FBI memos from interviews conducted in February and May 2017 with Igor Danchenko, the primary source for Steele.
Danchenko cast doubt on some of the allegations Steele made in the dossier. The FBI relied heavily on the document to obtain warrants to surveil Carter Page. The Justice Department’s inspector general criticized the FBI for failing to inform the court that grants surveillance warrants about information that undercut the credibility of Steele’s information.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-07--CDC Director Robert Redfield Gives Go-Ahead To Mike Pence To Participate In Vice Presidential Debate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) Director Dr. Robert Redfield gave medical approval to Vice President Mike Pence to participate in Wednesday night ’ s vice presidential debate , according to a memo .
The memo stated that the CDC , in consultation with White House physician Dr. Jesse Shonau , “ concludes from a public health standpoint , it is safe for the Vice President to participate in the upcoming Vice-Presidential debate.
” It explained Pence was not in close contact with anyone who tested positive for the coronavirus in the Trump administration , including President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a consultation with White House physician , Dr. Jesse Shonau… Based on the description of the movements of the Vice President from Dr. Shonau , the Vice President is not a close contact of any known person with COVID-19 , including the President , ” the memo continued .
( RELATED : ‘ It Wasn ’ t Just President Trump ’ : Meghan McCain Says People Don ’ t Trust Coronavirus ‘ Experts ’ Because They Lied Too ) A person is defined as being in “ close contact ” with an infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that individual two days before the onset of the illness , according to the memo .
Dr. Jesse Shonau ’ s medical recommendation matched that of Dr. Redfield ’ s according to a White House Medical Unit memo released Tuesday .
It stated that “ Vice President Mike Pence is encouraged to go about his normal activities and does not need to quarantine ” due to his negative coronavirus test result .
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to face off against Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Wednesday night ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 feet of social distancing separating the two candidates , per Reuters .

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield gave medical approval to Vice President Mike Pence to participate in Wednesday night’s vice presidential debate, according to a memo.
The memo stated that the CDC, in consultation with White House physician Dr. Jesse Shonau, “concludes from a public health standpoint, it is safe for the Vice President to participate in the upcoming Vice-Presidential debate.”
NEW: CDC Director Robert Redfield clears Pence to take part in Wednesday night’s VP debate pic.twitter.com/EWL7PRLgYM — Christian Datoc (@TocRadio) October 6, 2020
It explained Pence was not in close contact with anyone who tested positive for the coronavirus in the Trump administration, including President Donald Trump.
“The CDC had a consultation with White House physician, Dr. Jesse Shonau… Based on the description of the movements of the Vice President from Dr. Shonau, the Vice President is not a close contact of any known person with COVID-19, including the President,” the memo continued. (RELATED: ‘It Wasn’t Just President Trump’: Meghan McCain Says People Don’t Trust Coronavirus ‘Experts’ Because They Lied Too)
A person is defined as being in “close contact” with an infected individual if they were within six feet of that individual two days before the onset of the illness, according to the memo.
Dr. Jesse Shonau’s medical recommendation matched that of Dr. Redfield’s according to a White House Medical Unit memo released Tuesday. It stated that “Vice President Mike Pence is encouraged to go about his normal activities and does not need to quarantine” due to his negative coronavirus test result.
Vice President Mike Pence is expected to face off against Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Wednesday night’s debate with a plexiglass barrier and 12 feet of social distancing separating the two candidates, per Reuters.


thedailycaller--2020-10-07--Joe Biden Wary Of Second Presidential Debate After Trump Tests Positive For COVID-19

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Tuesday he doesn ’ t think there should be a second presidential debate if President Donald Trump still has COVID-19 .
“ I think if he still has COVID , then we shouldn ’ t have a debate , ” Biden said while boarding a plane back to Delaware , according to the Associated Press .
Biden said he is “ looking forward to being able to debate him ” but that “ we ’ re going to have to follow very strict guidelines , ” per the same report .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Important Than The 1st Presidential Debate ) Republican Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said Trump shouldn ’ t come to Miami for the debate if he ’ s still positive for the virus , according to POLITICO .
“ I don ’ t think it ’ s safe , not for him and anybody else , anywhere or anyone he interacts with , ” Suarez said , per the article .
“ Remember , this thing is highly contagious .
How many people are infected in his inner circle , in the White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump tweeted Tuesday he was “ looking forward to the debate , ” noting “ it will be great !
” The next presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 15 .
Biden ’ s comments come after Trump announced he tested positive for the coronavirus early Friday morning .
Trump was transferred to Walter Reed Hospital Friday afternoon and was released Monday .

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Tuesday he doesn’t think there should be a second presidential debate if President Donald Trump still has COVID-19.
“I think if he still has COVID, then we shouldn’t have a debate,” Biden said while boarding a plane back to Delaware, according to the Associated Press.
Biden said he is “looking forward to being able to debate him” but that “we’re going to have to follow very strict guidelines,” per the same report. (RELATED: The Vice Presidential Debate May Be More Important Than The 1st Presidential Debate)
Republican Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said Trump shouldn’t come to Miami for the debate if he’s still positive for the virus, according to POLITICO.
“I don’t think it’s safe, not for him and anybody else, anywhere or anyone he interacts with,” Suarez said, per the article. “Remember, this thing is highly contagious. How many people are infected in his inner circle, in the White House, senators, et cetera?”
Trump tweeted Tuesday he was “looking forward to the debate,” noting “it will be great!”
I am looking forward to the debate on the evening of Thursday, October 15th in Miami. It will be great! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2020
The next presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 15.
Biden’s comments come after Trump announced he tested positive for the coronavirus early Friday morning. Trump was transferred to Walter Reed Hospital Friday afternoon and was released Monday.


thedailycaller--2020-10-07--Green Bay Packers Say No Fans To Be Allowed At Stadium Any Time Soon Due To Rate Of COVID-19 Cases

The Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday that it was putting “ an indefinite hold ” on fans at Lambeau Field this season due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area and across Wisconsin .
“ We are very concerned with the rate of infection in our area , ” Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy shared , per Packers.com .
( RELATED : ‘ You Don ’ t Determine Who We Vote For ’ : Football Legend Herschel Walker Blasts Joe Biden Following ‘ Ain ’ t Black ’ Comment ) “ We are trending in the wrong direction in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and based on recommendations from community healthcare and public health officials , hosting fans at the stadium for games is not advisable at this time , ” he added .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Murphy explained that everyone knows that “ enjoying gameday ” at Lambeau “ is an integral part of ” their community and he recognized the importance to the area .
“ However , the health and safety of our players , staff and community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CEO said .
“ We all need to take the pandemic seriously and do our part to reduce the spread of the virus , which should lead to significant improvement in the rates of infection and hospitalizations .
At that point we ’ ll be able to experience games in person.
” The Packers ’ post concluded while urging others to continue wearing masks , socially distancing and practicing proper hand hygiene during the pandemic .
In addition , the team suggested that people should limit the number of people they watch the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small circle of family or close friends .
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The Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday that it was putting “an indefinite hold” on fans at Lambeau Field this season due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area and across Wisconsin.
“We are very concerned with the rate of infection in our area,” Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy shared, per Packers.com. (RELATED: ‘You Don’t Determine Who We Vote For’: Football Legend Herschel Walker Blasts Joe Biden Following ‘Ain’t Black’ Comment)
“We are trending in the wrong direction in terms of hospitalization and positive cases, and based on recommendations from community healthcare and public health officials, hosting fans at the stadium for games is not advisable at this time,” he added. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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Murphy explained that everyone knows that “enjoying gameday” at Lambeau “is an integral part of” their community and he recognized the importance to the area.
“However, the health and safety of our players, staff and community is our priority,” the Packers CEO said. “We all need to take the pandemic seriously and do our part to reduce the spread of the virus, which should lead to significant improvement in the rates of infection and hospitalizations. At that point we’ll be able to experience games in person.”
The Packers’ post concluded while urging others to continue wearing masks, socially distancing and practicing proper hand hygiene during the pandemic.
In addition, the team suggested that people should limit the number of people they watch the NFL games with to just a “small circle of family or close friends.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-07--‘Let The People Govern Themselves’: New York City Restaurant Owner Describes Mass Business Closures

‘Let The People Govern Themselves’: New York City Restaurant Owner Describes Mass Business Closures Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

New York City ’ s restaurant industry has contracted since the pandemic prompted nationwide business closures , which was a heavy blow to small businesses .
Tyler Hollinger , New York City restaurateur and owner of Festivál , a cocktail cafe in the city ’ s Upper East Side , opened his business in September amid the restrictions on restaurants and bars .
Hollinger reocunted to the Daily Caller the actions taken by politicians to stop the spread of the coronavirus , describing them as being rooted more in politics than science .
“ Citywide laws are wide sweeping , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no matter what you ’ re serving , ” Hollinger told the Caller .
While his restaurant opened in September , building and construction began in November 2019 , and the pandemic postponed the cafe ’ s opening from March to September .
“ Cuomo and De Blasio came in with the statement ‘ you must order food if you order alcohol ” which is insane for bars and cocktail cafes who don ’ t have a food program , so we had to pivot very swiftly to offer a sign in at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo placed new limits on restaurants and bars ’ ability to serve alcohol , banning the sale of alcohol to customers who do not also buy food .
While in normal times , some establishments may meet the requirement by serving small snacks like popcorn or chips , Cuomo said bars and restaurants offering outdoor dining must offer something closer to a meal , the New York Times reported .
Additionally , patrons must have seats and aren ’ t allowed to stand or linger with a drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York City May Lose Half Of All Bars , Restaurants , Audit Shows ) “ We were always a bar first and restaurant second , but had to pivot because the mayor wasn ’ t even allowing people to sit at the bar .
This is also insane and the logic here is not based in data or science , it ’ s based in politics , ” Hollinger said .
More than six months into the pandemic , restaurants in New York City continue closing en masse , unable to pay rent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 and September 1 , close to 150 restaurants and bars have closed , according to Eater , while the New York Times estimated at least 1,000 have closed .
An audit released in October showed that half of all New York City bars and restaurants may be shutting their doors for good within six months .
Cuomo announced in early September that the prohibition on indoor dining would be lifted Sept. 30 to allow 25 % capacity inside restaurants , an easing of the strict rules .
But the reopening still isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While more than 10,300 restaurants were allowed to switch to outdoor dining per a program that Mayor Bill De Blasio extended into the winter , operating outdoors in the cold weather may present new problems .
“ Opening at 25 % capacity in NYC , it ’ s not gon na cut it .
Not having people able to sit at the bar isn ’ t going to cut it either , ” Hollinger told the Caller .
“ Fifty to 70 % of bars and restaurants are closed for good , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll just be a while before someone in comes takes their place.
” Hollinger explained the already high barrier for entry for restaurants seeking to do business in the city .
“ The way that rents and landlords work in NYC , it makes it a very hostile environment for businesses , especially with how the bureaucracy and city government work .
There ’ s crazy amounts of red tape , fines , penalties , licensing fees , permitting fees that are not helping anyone but just going to the pockets of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoor dining wasn ’ t tried before .
It ’ s because of a costly process of getting permission from governing authorities .
“ We didn ’ t have it before because bars and restaurants had to pay for a DCA sidewalk cafe license which is usually like $ 8,000 to $ 14,000 a year , that you would just pay the city to use the sidewalk in front of your establishment , ” Hollinger said .
“ And if you really want to talk about crazy , to get a DCA sidewalk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approved by 6 other city government agencies .
It takes over a year and half , so New York may say they ’ re small business friendly but they don ’ t behave that way.
” Manhattan also experienced the largest decline in real estate sales in 30 years in July , with additional pressure on the rental market since renters can easily leave the city , leaving many pessimistic about the city ’ s future .
Hollinger , however , is optimistic that the city will rebound , but not because of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but because of the sense of personal responsibility among New Yorkers .
“ That ’ s one of the best things about New Yorkers , they wear their masks , wash their hands , keep their distance , they ’ re responsible individuals .
New York businesses , bars , and restaurants aren ’ t dead , it ’ s just changing .
It would be wonderful if the government would step back and let the people govern themselves .
”

New York City’s restaurant industry has contracted since the pandemic prompted nationwide business closures, which was a heavy blow to small businesses.
Tyler Hollinger, New York City restaurateur and owner of Festivál, a cocktail cafe in the city’s Upper East Side, opened his business in September amid the restrictions on restaurants and bars. Hollinger reocunted to the Daily Caller the actions taken by politicians to stop the spread of the coronavirus, describing them as being rooted more in politics than science.
“Citywide laws are wide sweeping, egregious, and applied as a blanket no matter what you’re serving,” Hollinger told the Caller. While his restaurant opened in September, building and construction began in November 2019, and the pandemic postponed the cafe’s opening from March to September.
“Cuomo and De Blasio came in with the statement ‘you must order food if you order alcohol” which is insane for bars and cocktail cafes who don’t have a food program, so we had to pivot very swiftly to offer a sign in at food program.”
In July, Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo placed new limits on restaurants and bars’ ability to serve alcohol, banning the sale of alcohol to customers who do not also buy food. While in normal times, some establishments may meet the requirement by serving small snacks like popcorn or chips, Cuomo said bars and restaurants offering outdoor dining must offer something closer to a meal, the New York Times reported. Additionally, patrons must have seats and aren’t allowed to stand or linger with a drink in hand. (RELATED: New York City May Lose Half Of All Bars, Restaurants, Audit Shows)
“We were always a bar first and restaurant second, but had to pivot because the mayor wasn’t even allowing people to sit at the bar. This is also insane and the logic here is not based in data or science, it’s based in politics,” Hollinger said.
More than six months into the pandemic, restaurants in New York City continue closing en masse, unable to pay rent or any remaining staff. Between March 1 and September 1, close to 150 restaurants and bars have closed, according to Eater, while the New York Times estimated at least 1,000 have closed. An audit released in October showed that half of all New York City bars and restaurants may be shutting their doors for good within six months.
Cuomo announced in early September that the prohibition on indoor dining would be lifted Sept. 30 to allow 25% capacity inside restaurants, an easing of the strict rules. But the reopening still isn’t enough for many restaurants. While more than 10,300 restaurants were allowed to switch to outdoor dining per a program that Mayor Bill De Blasio extended into the winter, operating outdoors in the cold weather may present new problems.
“Opening at 25% capacity in NYC, it’s not gonna cut it. Not having people able to sit at the bar isn’t going to cut it either,” Hollinger told the Caller. “Fifty to 70% of bars and restaurants are closed for good, they’re not coming back. It’ll just be a while before someone in comes takes their place.”
Hollinger explained the already high barrier for entry for restaurants seeking to do business in the city.
“The way that rents and landlords work in NYC, it makes it a very hostile environment for businesses, especially with how the bureaucracy and city government work. There’s crazy amounts of red tape, fines, penalties, licensing fees, permitting fees that are not helping anyone but just going to the pockets of politicians.”
Many people may wonder why outdoor dining wasn’t tried before. It’s because of a costly process of getting permission from governing authorities.
“We didn’t have it before because bars and restaurants had to pay for a DCA sidewalk cafe license which is usually like $8,000 to $14,000 a year, that you would just pay the city to use the sidewalk in front of your establishment,” Hollinger said. “And if you really want to talk about crazy, to get a DCA sidewalk cafe license, you have to get approved by 6 other city government agencies. It takes over a year and half, so New York may say they’re small business friendly but they don’t behave that way.”
Manhattan also experienced the largest decline in real estate sales in 30 years in July, with additional pressure on the rental market since renters can easily leave the city, leaving many pessimistic about the city’s future.
Hollinger, however, is optimistic that the city will rebound, but not because of New York City’s leadership, but because of the sense of personal responsibility among New Yorkers.
“That’s one of the best things about New Yorkers, they wear their masks, wash their hands, keep their distance, they’re responsible individuals. New York businesses, bars, and restaurants aren’t dead, it’s just changing. It would be wonderful if the government would step back and let the people govern themselves.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-07--Facebook To Ban All QAnon Accounts

Facebook To Ban All QAnon Accounts

Facebook said Tuesday that it is banning all accounts associated with the far-right conspiracy group QAnon across all its platforms .
The social media platform had already banned certain accounts related to QAnon , the baseless conspiracy theory that claims a group a sex traffickers and pedophiles in the government are fighting President Donald Trump , according to Axios .
The prior ban applied only to accounts that “ demonstrated significant risks to public safety , ” Axios reported .
Facebook ’ s new ban applies to all accounts , including Instagram pages “ even if they contain no violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is A Dangerous Lunacy , ’ Liz Cheney Says ) “ We ’ ve been vigilant in enforcing our policy and studying its impact on the platform but we ’ ve seen several issues that led to today ’ s update , ” Facebook said in a statement .
“ Additionally , QAnon messaging changes very quickly and we see networks of supporters build an audience with one message and then quickly pivot to another .
We aim to combat this more effectively with this update that strengthens and expands our enforcement against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement added .
Tuesday ’ s announcement comes after allegations that the platform has not not done enough to stop false rhetoric from fringe groups like QAnon , which the FBI has listed among groups that pose a domestic terror threat , Axios reported .

Facebook said Tuesday that it is banning all accounts associated with the far-right conspiracy group QAnon across all its platforms.
The social media platform had already banned certain accounts related to QAnon, the baseless conspiracy theory that claims a group a sex traffickers and pedophiles in the government are fighting President Donald Trump, according to Axios. The prior ban applied only to accounts that “demonstrated significant risks to public safety,” Axios reported. Facebook’s new ban applies to all accounts, including Instagram pages “even if they contain no violent content.” (RELATED: ‘QAnon Is A Dangerous Lunacy,’ Liz Cheney Says)
BREAKING: Facebook announced today it would ban QAnon accounts across all its platformshttps://t.co/nPTVH24Tum — Axios (@axios) October 6, 2020
“We’ve been vigilant in enforcing our policy and studying its impact on the platform but we’ve seen several issues that led to today’s update,” Facebook said in a statement.
“Additionally, QAnon messaging changes very quickly and we see networks of supporters build an audience with one message and then quickly pivot to another. We aim to combat this more effectively with this update that strengthens and expands our enforcement against the conspiracy theory movement,” the statement added.
Tuesday’s announcement comes after allegations that the platform has not not done enough to stop false rhetoric from fringe groups like QAnon, which the FBI has listed among groups that pose a domestic terror threat, Axios reported.


thedailycaller--2020-10-07--Mark And Patricia McCloskey Indicted On Weapons Charge, Tampering With Evidence

A grand jury indicted Mark and Patricia McCloskey on Tuesday for brandishing their weapons and tampering with evidence .
The grand jury indicted the St. Louis couple on a weapons charge , as well as tampering with evidence , according to the Associated Press ( AP ) .
The indictment comes after St. Louis Circuit attorney Kim Gardner charged both Mark and Patricia with one count of felony unlawful use of a weapon in July , arguing the display of guns threatened the mostly peaceful protesters , per the AP .
The McCloskey ’ s made headlines in June after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapons at Black Lives Matter protesters who reportedly trespassed onto private property went viral .
The McCloskey ’ s disagreed with Gardner , claiming they feared for their lives .
“ I was terrified that we ’ d be murdered within seconds , ” Mark said in an interview with KMOV in June .
“ Our house would be burned down , our pets would be killed.
” Speaking outside the courthouse , Mark McCloskey said the charges were unfair , according to Fox News .
( RELATED : McCloskeys Appear To Make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Protesters ) “ Every single human being that was in front of my house was a criminal trespasser .
They broke down our gate .
They trespassed on our property .
Not a single one of those people is now charged with anything , ” he said .
“ We ’ re charged with felonies that could cost us four years of our lives and our law licenses.
” Republican Missouri Gov .
Mike Parson said he would “ without a doubt ” pardon the couple while speaking on Hannity in July .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constitution of the State of Missouri to protect law-abiding citizens and those people are exactly that , ” Parson said .
“ They are law-abiding citizens , and they ’ re being attacked frankly by a political process that ’ s really unfortunate.
” The Daily Caller reached out to Parson for comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication .

A grand jury indicted Mark and Patricia McCloskey on Tuesday for brandishing their weapons and tampering with evidence.
The grand jury indicted the St. Louis couple on a weapons charge, as well as tampering with evidence, according to the Associated Press (AP).
The indictment comes after St. Louis Circuit attorney Kim Gardner charged both Mark and Patricia with one count of felony unlawful use of a weapon in July, arguing the display of guns threatened the mostly peaceful protesters, per the AP.
The McCloskey’s made headlines in June after a video showing the couple brandishing their weapons at Black Lives Matter protesters who reportedly trespassed onto private property went viral. The McCloskey’s disagreed with Gardner, claiming they feared for their lives.
“I was terrified that we’d be murdered within seconds,” Mark said in an interview with KMOV in June. “Our house would be burned down, our pets would be killed.”
St. Louis Circuit attorney Kim Gardner (@StLouisCityCA) has charged Mark and Patricia McCloskey with one count each of felony unlawful use of a weapon. pic.twitter.com/xHhonCXMR0 — Tony Messenger (@tonymess) July 20, 2020
Speaking outside the courthouse, Mark McCloskey said the charges were unfair, according to Fox News. (RELATED: McCloskeys Appear To Make Memorabilia Out Of Their Armed Confrontation With Protesters)
“Every single human being that was in front of my house was a criminal trespasser. They broke down our gate. They trespassed on our property. Not a single one of those people is now charged with anything,” he said. “We’re charged with felonies that could cost us four years of our lives and our law licenses.”
Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he would “without a doubt” pardon the couple while speaking on Hannity in July.
“I will do everything within the Constitution of the State of Missouri to protect law-abiding citizens and those people are exactly that,” Parson said. “They are law-abiding citizens, and they’re being attacked frankly by a political process that’s really unfortunate.”
The Daily Caller reached out to Parson for comment but did not receive a response at the time of publication.


thedailycaller--2020-10-07--Top Trump Aide Stephen Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Quarantining For Five Days

Stephen Miller , one of President Donald Trump ’ s closest White House advisers , confirmed Tuesday evening he had tested positive for coronavirus .
“ Over the last 5 days I have been working remotely and self-isolating , testing negative every day through yesterday , ” Miller said in a statement .
“ Today , I tested positive for COVID-19 and am in quarantine.
” Miller is the latest in a string of White House officials to test positive for COVID-19 over the past several days .
Katie Miller , his wife , serves as Vice President Mike Pence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for coronavirus back in May .
( RELATED : Mike Pence ’ s Press Secretary Katie Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus ) More than 20 White House officials — including press secretary Kayleigh McEnany , three of her top aides and counselor to the president Hope Hicks — have tested positive over the past five days .
The president , on the other hand , returned to the White House Monday evening after being treated for COVID-19 over the weekend at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center .
Though isolated in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to pause all negotiations on a future coronavirus stimulus package until after the election .
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available .

Stephen Miller, one of President Donald Trump’s closest White House advisers, confirmed Tuesday evening he had tested positive for coronavirus.
“Over the last 5 days I have been working remotely and self-isolating, testing negative every day through yesterday,” Miller said in a statement. “Today, I tested positive for COVID-19 and am in quarantine.”
Miller is the latest in a string of White House officials to test positive for COVID-19 over the past several days. Katie Miller, his wife, serves as Vice President Mike Pence’s communications director and previously tested positive for coronavirus back in May. (RELATED: Mike Pence’s Press Secretary Katie Miller Tests Positive For Coronavirus)
More than 20 White House officials — including press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, three of her top aides and counselor to the president Hope Hicks — have tested positive over the past five days.
The president, on the other hand, returned to the White House Monday evening after being treated for COVID-19 over the weekend at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Though isolated in the White House residence, he ordered both White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to pause all negotiations on a future coronavirus stimulus package until after the election.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.


thedailycaller--2020-10-07--Surveillance Video Reportedly Captures Fight Between Machete-Wielding Men In Bronx Bodega

Surveillance video from a bodega in New York City reportedly caught a fight between two machete-wielding groups on camera .
The video surveillance of the altercation was released Tuesday by United Bodegas of America , according to the New York Post .
A spokesperson for the group , Fernando Mateo , claimed “ gangs ” have taken over the city .
The surveillance video reportedly shows two men barricaded inside the bodega attempting to fend off a larger group of people .
Both groups reportedly had machetes .
The store clerks reportedly were forced to hide behind the check-out counter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Man With Machete Tattoo On Face Allegedly Attacks Man With Machete ) “ We are small businesses that are trying to invest our money in this city , and as you can see the gangs have taken over , ” Mateo said at a morning press conference Tuesday , the outlet reported .
“ You know , there ’ s very little that we can do to defend ourselves , ” he added .
The owner of the bodega has reportedly left town after fearing for his family ’ s safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported .
“ The owner of Colorado bodega is a family man , married with five children , ages 1 to 21 , ” Mateo said , according to the NYPost .
“ He picked up his kids and he left town last night because he ’ s fearful for his life .
He ’ s fearful that something is going to happen to him because there will be arrests made , which he has nothing to do with .
”

Surveillance video from a bodega in New York City reportedly caught a fight between two machete-wielding groups on camera.
The video surveillance of the altercation was released Tuesday by United Bodegas of America, according to the New York Post. A spokesperson for the group, Fernando Mateo, claimed “gangs” have taken over the city.
The surveillance video reportedly shows two men barricaded inside the bodega attempting to fend off a larger group of people. Both groups reportedly had machetes. The store clerks reportedly were forced to hide behind the check-out counter while the altercation took place. (RELATED: Man With Machete Tattoo On Face Allegedly Attacks Man With Machete)
“We are small businesses that are trying to invest our money in this city, and as you can see the gangs have taken over,” Mateo said at a morning press conference Tuesday, the outlet reported.
“You know, there’s very little that we can do to defend ourselves,” he added.
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The owner of the bodega has reportedly left town after fearing for his family’s safety, according to Mateo, the outlet reported.
“The owner of Colorado bodega is a family man, married with five children, ages 1 to 21,” Mateo said, according to the NYPost. “He picked up his kids and he left town last night because he’s fearful for his life. He’s fearful that something is going to happen to him because there will be arrests made, which he has nothing to do with.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-06--‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Audience To Attend Studio Debut Of Season 46 During Pandemic

“ Saturday Night Live ” became the first TV show in New York to have a live studio audience for its season 46 debut by “ casting ” and then paying members of the audience .
Under the current reopening guidelines in the state of New York , TV shows “ must prohibit live audiences unless they consist only of paid employees , cast , and crew , ” per the New York Times in a piece published Tuesday .
In addition , if a show decides to create an audience out of its workers , that audience can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 percent of the audience capacity , whichever is lower , ” per Vulture .
( RELATED : ‘ Saturday Night Live ’ From Home Scores Second-Highest Ratings This Season ) On Monday , the state ’ s health department confirmed to the Times that the late-night sketch comedy show had followed the reopening guidelines by “ casting ” members of the live audience and paying them for attending .
( RELATED : ‘ SNL ’ Star Michael Che To Pay Rent Of Grandmother ’ s Neighbors After She Died From COVID-19 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SNL ” created a page on a website called 1iota that screens audience members for programs like talk shows .
The page , which has since been taken down , listed various health requirements a person must undertake in order to see the show live .
Sean Ludwig , who attended the season premiere Saturday with seven of his friends , told the outlet that each of them received a check for $ 150 from Universal Television , a division of NBC ’ s parent company .
“ We had no idea we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ checks , ” Ludwig shared .
“ We were all very pleasantly surprised.
” Ludwig said he and his friends had to take a rapid virus test and were asked to sign health forms stating that they did not have the coronavirus or hadn ’ t experienced any symptoms of the disease .
Those forms also included that they hadn ’ t come into contact with anyone who had COVID-19 before they were allowed to attend the show .

“Saturday Night Live” became the first TV show in New York to have a live studio audience for its season 46 debut by “casting” and then paying members of the audience.
Under the current reopening guidelines in the state of New York, TV shows “must prohibit live audiences unless they consist only of paid employees, cast, and crew,” per the New York Times in a piece published Tuesday.
In addition, if a show decides to create an audience out of its workers, that audience can be “no more than 100 individuals or 25 percent of the audience capacity, whichever is lower,” per Vulture. (RELATED: ‘Saturday Night Live’ From Home Scores Second-Highest Ratings This Season)
In order to follow state pandemic guidelines for live shows, #SNL is essentially treating a typical studio audience like its “employees” https://t.co/XBnMnt3nxC — New York Magazine (@NYMag) October 6, 2020
On Monday, the state’s health department confirmed to the Times that the late-night sketch comedy show had followed the reopening guidelines by “casting” members of the live audience and paying them for attending. (RELATED: ‘SNL’ Star Michael Che To Pay Rent Of Grandmother’s Neighbors After She Died From COVID-19)
Ahead of the season debut, “SNL” created a page on a website called 1iota that screens audience members for programs like talk shows.
The page, which has since been taken down, listed various health requirements a person must undertake in order to see the show live.
Sean Ludwig, who attended the season premiere Saturday with seven of his friends, told the outlet that each of them received a check for $150 from Universal Television, a division of NBC’s parent company.
Had an incredible time tonight at @nbcsnl. Here’s the kicker: we didn’t know it until after but we were PAID for our time, likely to meet New York State’s requirements for only paid staff to be in the audience pic.twitter.com/Qp3XmFBjLB — Sean Ludwig (@seanludwig) October 4, 2020
“We had no idea we would be paid before we were handed checks,” Ludwig shared. “We were all very pleasantly surprised.”
Ludwig said he and his friends had to take a rapid virus test and were asked to sign health forms stating that they did not have the coronavirus or hadn’t experienced any symptoms of the disease. Those forms also included that they hadn’t come into contact with anyone who had COVID-19 before they were allowed to attend the show.