thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Seattle Allowing CHAZ Occupiers To Disregard Gun Laws

The crisis in Seattle is revealing gun control politicians are only interested in enforcing gun laws on the law abiding .
When it comes to actual criminals , they ’ ve abandoned their citizens .
Video surfaced of “ Raz the Warlord ” of Seattle ’ s infamous Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) or recently renamed the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest ( CHOP ) , handing out AR-15s from his Tesla ’ s trunk .
This is the same city and state that ’ s crushing law abiding gun owners with layers of gun control laws , yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are blatantly violated , there are no repercussions .
Seattle Police confirmed a department-wide letter warned police not to respond to calls within the CHAZ , unless there ’ s a mass casualty , active shooter or structural fires .
A police spokesperson clarified police are responding to calls , asking callers to meet them outside CHAZ barricades .
“ Seattle is not under siege and we are responding to every call and every area of the city , ” Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best told CNN .
“ Admittedly there are barricades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly and efficiently as we like to .
We recognize that we have to make sure we protect everyone ’ s safety in this situation.
” Gun control zealots in Washington , including Democratic Gov .
Jay Inslee and Democratic Mayor Jenny Durkin , have shown little interest in enforcing existing gun control laws .
This is the case even after videos of Activist Raz Simone , a hip-hop artist known as “ Raz the Warlord ” was seen in a livestream video on YouTube handing out AR-15s from the trunk of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Seattle ’ s safe storage ordinance .
“ Somebody over there who ’ s 18 know how to use a gun ?
” asks a figure believed to be Simone .
He ’ s later seen in the video carrying an AK-47 and a holstered handgun on his right leg .
One young man raises his hand and responds , “ 18.
” “ Take the clip out and put it back in , ” Simone instructs him .
“ No one ’ s going to f****** ask me why I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ No , just come right back here , ” Simone instructs before telling him , “ Keep the barrel down.
” “ I got you , just don ’ t say any names , ” Simone ’ s warns before the video ends .
Laws , If You Enforce Them Seattle Police Assistant Chief Deanna Nollette told reporters that Washington is an open-carry state but it is illegal to use a firearm , or other instruments , with the purpose of intimidation .
No arrests of gun wielding or gun distributing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are several other firearm violations happening here .
NSSF warned against passing the following laws , knowing they wouldn ’ t contribute to public safety .
NSSF warned these laws would be selectively enforced , encumbering law abiding citizens while gun control politicians would look the other way at actual criminals .
Washington was the first state to pass universal background checks in 2014 , requiring all transfers , even between two private parties , to be facilitated by a federal firearms licensee with a completed background check .
In 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a law that required those background checks to include semiautomatic long guns and to be completed through the FBI ’ s National Instant Criminal Background Check System , the Washington State Patrol electronic database , the Department of Social and Health Services ’ electronic database and other agencies or resources as appropriate .
None of that happened .
Apparently , state law does not apply in the autonomous zone .
The depth of Simone ’ s background check was asking , but not verifying , that the bystander was 18 .
That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s I-1639 also only allows those under 21 to possess semiautomatic long guns at their home or business , on a range or to and from lawful outdoor recreational activities .
It also requires so-called “ assault rifles ” to be secured when transferring between parties .
The video clearly shows Simone handing the supposedly 18-year-old an AR-15 , modern sporting rifle with a magazine inserted .
Simone also immediately handed the AR-15 to the man , completely disregarding Washington ’ s required 10-day waiting period before any transfer of a semiautomatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also part of the voter-approved I-1639 law , as was the state ’ s required training certificate to take possession of any so-called semiautomatic “ assault rifle.
” That training is intended to provide “ … instruction on basic firearms safety rules ; firearms and children , including secure gun storage and talking to children about gun safety ; firearms and suicide prevention ; secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access and use ; safe handling of firearms ; and state and federal firearms laws , including prohibited firearms transfers.
” So far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mayor Durkin haven ’ t seen a problem with illegal gun transfers brazenly being broadcasted from their city .
That ’ s a far cry from gun crisis Gov .
Inslee and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson bemoaned just seven months ago .
“ We should be making it harder for those who want to inflict mass violence and destruction upon innocent people , ” Gov .
Inslee said .
“ By limiting magazine capacity and banning assault weapons , we can work toward a day where no one in Washington state loses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gun violence.
” AG Ferguson went further , calling for California-style background checks for the sale of ammunition too .
Now , though , when protests turn to vigilantism , Mayor Durken dismisses the gross violation of gun laws as a “ block party ” and “ summer of love.
” Gov .
Inslee made the highly dubious claim that he wasn ’ t even aware of the crisis until President Donald Trump tweeted it .
This , unfortunately , verifies what we ’ ve known .
Gun control laws are only followed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s also a reminder that criminals have no respect for the law .
Apparently , neither do the politicians who write those laws .

By Larry Keane
The crisis in Seattle is revealing gun control politicians are only interested in enforcing gun laws on the law abiding. When it comes to actual criminals, they’ve abandoned their citizens.
Video surfaced of “Raz the Warlord” of Seattle’s infamous Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) or recently renamed the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP), handing out AR-15s from his Tesla’s trunk.
This is the same city and state that’s crushing law abiding gun owners with layers of gun control laws, yet when the laws for which they voted are blatantly violated, there are no repercussions. Seattle Police confirmed a department-wide letter warned police not to respond to calls within the CHAZ, unless there’s a mass casualty, active shooter or structural fires. A police spokesperson clarified police are responding to calls, asking callers to meet them outside CHAZ barricades.
“Seattle is not under siege and we are responding to every call and every area of the city,” Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best told CNN. “Admittedly there are barricades that prevent us from going in as quickly and efficiently as we like to. We recognize that we have to make sure we protect everyone’s safety in this situation.”
AR-15 Tesla Truck Special
Gun control zealots in Washington, including Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic Mayor Jenny Durkan, have shown little interest in enforcing existing gun control laws. This is the case even after videos of Activist Raz Simone, a hip-hop artist known as “Raz the Warlord” was seen in a livestream video on YouTube handing out AR-15s from the trunk of his Tesla. That’s a violation of Seattle’s safe storage ordinance.
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“Somebody over there who’s 18 know how to use a gun?” asks a figure believed to be Simone. He’s later seen in the video carrying an AK-47 and a holstered handgun on his right leg.
One young man raises his hand and responds, “18.”
“Take the clip out and put it back in,” Simone instructs him.
“No one’s going to f****** ask me why I’m walking around with an AR-15?”
“No, just come right back here,” Simone instructs before telling him, “Keep the barrel down.”
“I got you, just don’t say any names,” Simone’s warns before the video ends.
Laws, If You Enforce Them
Seattle Police Assistant Chief Deanna Nollette told reporters that Washington is an open-carry state but it is illegal to use a firearm, or other instruments, with the purpose of intimidation. No arrests of gun wielding or gun distributing “protesters” have occurred.
However, there are several other firearm violations happening here. NSSF warned against passing the following laws, knowing they wouldn’t contribute to public safety. NSSF warned these laws would be selectively enforced, encumbering law abiding citizens while gun control politicians would look the other way at actual criminals.
Washington was the first state to pass universal background checks in 2014, requiring all transfers, even between two private parties, to be facilitated by a federal firearms licensee with a completed background check. In 2018, voters extended by referendum I-1639, a law that required those background checks to include semiautomatic long guns and to be completed through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, the Washington State Patrol electronic database, the Department of Social and Health Services’ electronic database and other agencies or resources as appropriate.
None of that happened. Apparently, state law does not apply in the autonomous zone. The depth of Simone’s background check was asking, but not verifying, that the bystander was 18. That’s another state law broken. Washington’s I-1639 also only allows those under 21 to possess semiautomatic long guns at their home or business, on a range or to and from lawful outdoor recreational activities. It also requires so-called “assault rifles” to be secured when transferring between parties. The video clearly shows Simone handing the supposedly 18-year-old an AR-15, modern sporting rifle with a magazine inserted.
Simone also immediately handed the AR-15 to the man, completely disregarding Washington’s required 10-day waiting period before any transfer of a semiautomatic firearm can be completed. That was also part of the voter-approved I-1639 law, as was the state’s required training certificate to take possession of any so-called semiautomatic “assault rifle.” That training is intended to provide “… instruction on basic firearms safety rules; firearms and children, including secure gun storage and talking to children about gun safety; firearms and suicide prevention; secure gun storage to prevent unauthorized access and use; safe handling of firearms; and state and federal firearms laws, including prohibited firearms transfers.”
Fair Weather Gun Control
So far, though, Gov. Inslee and Mayor Durkan haven’t seen a problem with illegal gun transfers brazenly being broadcasted from their city. That’s a far cry from gun crisis Gov. Inslee and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson bemoaned just seven months ago.
“We should be making it harder for those who want to inflict mass violence and destruction upon innocent people,” Gov. Inslee said. “By limiting magazine capacity and banning assault weapons, we can work toward a day where no one in Washington state loses a friend or family members to senseless gun violence.”
AG Ferguson went further, calling for California-style background checks for the sale of ammunition too.
Now, though, when protests turn to vigilantism, Mayor Durkan dismisses the gross violation of gun laws as a “block party” and “summer of love.” Gov. Inslee made the highly dubious claim that he wasn’t even aware of the crisis until President Donald Trump tweeted it.
This, unfortunately, verifies what we’ve known. Gun control laws are only followed by those who obey the law. It’s also a reminder that criminals have no respect for the law. Apparently, neither do the politicians who write those laws.


thedailycaller--2020-06-17--Fox, CNN, MSNBC All Broadcast Biden Speech Instead Of Trump’s White House Event

While President Donald Trump gave a speech at the White House Wednesday , Fox News , MSNBC , and CNN all broadcasted a speech from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
At the same time Trump was announcing his PREVENTS Roadmap to address veteran suicides , Biden was giving a speech in Pennsylvania attacking the president ’ s coronavirus response .
Fox News showed the beginning of the president ’ s discussion when anchor Dana Perino turned to an interview with Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz .
The network then cut away to Biden ’ s remarks .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump Praises Media ’ s Coronavirus Coverage Over Past Few Days ) “ Donald Trump ’ s failure to fight the coronavirus with the same energy and focus that he used to troll his enemies on Twitter has cost us lives , and is putting hope for an economic recovery at risk , ” Biden said .
“ Mr .
President , wake up .
Get to work.
” CNN and MSNBC also showed Biden ’ s speech rather than Trump ’ s .
Fox was the only network to air parts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical of Fox News in the past , saying in a June 10 tweet that the network is “ lost.
” “ Incredible !
@ FoxNews just took Congressional Hearing off the air just prior to important witness statements , ” he wrote .
“ More like CNN !
!
!
Fox is lost !
!
!
” Trump said last month that he is “ looking for a new outlet ” because Fox News has “ more anti-Trump people , by far , than ever before.
” CNN and MSNBC have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has repeatedly expressed concern over “ fake news.
” When Jim Acosta asked what Trump would say to critics of his coronavirus response during a press briefing in late March , Trump said that “ instead of asking a nasty , snarky question like that , you should ask a real question.
” The Trump campaign team posted a video in May showing CNN and MSNBC edited as soldiers from Star Wars , with Trump depicted as Yoda beheading them with a lightsaber .

While President Donald Trump gave a speech at the White House Wednesday, Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN all broadcasted a speech from presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
At the same time Trump was announcing his PREVENTS Roadmap to address veteran suicides, Biden was giving a speech in Pennsylvania attacking the president’s coronavirus response.
Fox News showed the beginning of the president’s discussion when anchor Dana Perino turned to an interview with Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. The network then cut away to Biden’s remarks. (RELATED: ‘Very Fair’: Trump Praises Media’s Coronavirus Coverage Over Past Few Days)
Fox News cut away from Trump’s speech and then broadcast Biden eviscerating his coronavirus response, which can’t make Trump happy pic.twitter.com/ex8LNdx5Ou — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 17, 2020
CNN, Fox News and MSNBC are all currently showing Joe Biden’s speech rather than Donald Trump’s. — David Smith (@SmithInAmerica) June 17, 2020
CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News all covering Biden live pic.twitter.com/SS1j8q9wUZ — Peter Wade ????♂ (@brooklynmutt) June 17, 2020
“Donald Trump’s failure to fight the coronavirus with the same energy and focus that he used to troll his enemies on Twitter has cost us lives, and is putting hope for an economic recovery at risk,” Biden said. “Mr. President, wake up. Get to work.”
CNN and MSNBC also showed Biden’s speech rather than Trump’s.
Joe Biden blasts Trump’s pandemic response: “750 fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers, uncles, aunts, husbands, wives, children dying every day. … It may be good enough for Donald Trump, but it will never, ever be acceptable if I’m your President” https://t.co/66QUer2TrV pic.twitter.com/bAkCYL3RzS — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) June 17, 2020
Fox was the only network to air parts of both speeches.
The president has been critical of Fox News in the past, saying in a June 10 tweet that the network is “lost.”
“Incredible! @FoxNews just took Congressional Hearing off the air just prior to important witness statements,” he wrote. “More like CNN!!! Fox is lost!!!”
Trump said last month that he is “looking for a new outlet” because Fox News has “more anti-Trump people, by far, than ever before.”
CNN and MSNBC have also received backlash from the president, who has repeatedly expressed concern over “fake news.” When Jim Acosta asked what Trump would say to critics of his coronavirus response during a press briefing in late March, Trump said that “instead of asking a nasty, snarky question like that, you should ask a real question.”
The Trump campaign team posted a video in May showing CNN and MSNBC edited as soldiers from Star Wars, with Trump depicted as Yoda beheading them with a lightsaber.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--‘You Think I Give A F**k?’: Kyler Murray Responds To National Anthem Protest Criticism

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray doesn ’ t care if people aren ’ t happy with his national anthem protest stance .
The young NFL star made it clear Wednesday that he will kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Apparently , that didn ’ t sit too well with some fans , who chirped Murray on Instagram .
According to Bleacher Report , the Oklahoma Heisman winner responded with , “ You think I give a f**k ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of Murray .
While I ’ m 100 % against kneeling during the national anthem , you might as well go to the mat once you make the decision to do it .
If you ’ re going to get chirped by random people on the internet , you just have to stand your ground .
You can ’ t back down .
That ’ s just the way it works .
Once you give an inch , it ’ ll never stop .
You have to draw a line in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them know you ’ re not playing games .
Having said all of that , I ’ m still not pumped for football to turn into a political issue and massive debate .
Football is about uniting people around a common goal .
It ’ s not about separating people over political debates .
Buckle up , folks .
We ’ re going to be in for a chaos-filled 2020 campaign .

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray doesn’t care if people aren’t happy with his national anthem protest stance.
The young NFL star made it clear Wednesday that he will kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
In a call with media, Kyler Murray spoke eloquently about racial climate in the country. And said he would kneeling during the anthem this fall — Kent Somers (@kentsomers) June 17, 2020
Apparently, that didn’t sit too well with some fans, who chirped Murray on Instagram. According to Bleacher Report, the Oklahoma Heisman winner responded with, “You think I give a f**k?”
Kyler Murray isn’t backing down pic.twitter.com/DOMNKEjHNQ — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) June 17, 2020
Honestly, I respect this attitude out of Murray. While I’m 100% against kneeling during the national anthem, you might as well go to the mat once you make the decision to do it.
If you’re going to get chirped by random people on the internet, you just have to stand your ground. You can’t back down.
That’s just the way it works. Once you give an inch, it’ll never stop. You have to draw a line in the sand with the internet crowd and let them know you’re not playing games.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyler Murray (@k1) on Apr 29, 2020 at 5:25pm PDT
Having said all of that, I’m still not pumped for football to turn into a political issue and massive debate.
Football is about uniting people around a common goal. It’s not about separating people over political debates.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyler Murray (@k1) on Apr 22, 2020 at 2:26pm PDT
Buckle up, folks. We’re going to be in for a chaos-filled 2020 campaign.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Washington State And Mississippi State Schedule Home-And-Home Football Series

Mississippi State and Washington State will play twice in football in the coming years .
According to a release from WSU , the Cougars will travel August 31 , 2030 to Starkville to face the Bulldogs .
MSU will return the favor and travel to Pullman for a game August 30 , 2031 .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) If Mike Leach is still coaching in a decade , the series will be about him taking on his former team .
Generally speaking , I wouldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing Washington State .
I ’ d give them props for scheduling a Power 5 opponent and I ’ d probably leave it at that .
Having said that , this situation is very different .
This is all about Leach leading the Bulldogs against his old team .
This is the kind of scenario college football fans dream about .
It ’ s games like these that get fans super amped and pumped up .
Mike Leach is a hero in the world of college football , and he ’ s universally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have cared less about Washington State but followed the Cougars just because of Leach .
Those same people ( myself included ) have now migrated to follow the Bulldogs .
No matter what happens in these two games , they ’ re going to both be required viewing if Leach is still coaching .
Anything less than a standing ovation in his return to Pullman will be unacceptable .
After all , he ’ s the coach that put the Cougars on the map .

Mississippi State and Washington State will play twice in football in the coming years.
According to a release from WSU, the Cougars will travel August 31, 2030 to Starkville to face the Bulldogs. MSU will return the favor and travel to Pullman for a game August 30, 2031. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
If Mike Leach is still coaching in a decade, the series will be about him taking on his former team.
Generally speaking, I wouldn’t care about an SEC team playing Washington State. I’d give them props for scheduling a Power 5 opponent and I’d probably leave it at that.
Having said that, this situation is very different. This is all about Leach leading the Bulldogs against his old team.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mississippi State Football (@hailstatefb) on Jan 10, 2020 at 12:14pm PST
This is the kind of scenario college football fans dream about. It’s games like these that get fans super amped and pumped up.
Mike Leach is a hero in the world of college football, and he’s universally loved. I know people who couldn’t have cared less about Washington State but followed the Cougars just because of Leach.
Those same people (myself included) have now migrated to follow the Bulldogs.
No matter what happens in these two games, they’re going to both be required viewing if Leach is still coaching. Anything less than a standing ovation in his return to Pullman will be unacceptable.
After all, he’s the coach that put the Cougars on the map.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--REPORT: NCAA Approves Six-Week Plan For College Football Practices

The NCAA has reportedly approved a plan for college football practices to begin .
According to Ross Dellenger , the NCAA DI Council has approved a six-week plan for camps to start in the middle of July during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The move was expected after the NCAA Football Oversight Committee approved of the plan last week .
This is a big update when it comes to getting our football back .
There ’ s no other way to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then we ’ ll really have momentum on our side .
If camps are rolling by the middle of July , that ’ s plenty of time to players in shape for week one .
Every college coach or trainer I ’ ve spoken with has said six weeks will get the job done .
None think players can get in shape in less than four weeks , but six is an acceptable number .
Now that timeline is what schools will get to work with starting in July , and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to games happening in the fall .
It ’ s been a long war and it ’ s been a tough war .
Yet we continue to make progress , which is something we should all be happy about .
One way or another , we ’ ll do whatever is necessary to have football in the fall !

The NCAA has reportedly approved a plan for college football practices to begin.
According to Ross Dellenger, the NCAA DI Council has approved a six-week plan for camps to start in the middle of July during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The move was expected after the NCAA Football Oversight Committee approved of the plan last week.
Some expected news: the #NCAA DI Council approved the six week preseason practice plan for football, source confirms to @SInow. Training to start in mid-July. Details on the plan in our original story last week https://t.co/6iioMDIc51 — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 17, 2020
This is a big update when it comes to getting our football back. There’s no other way to put it. Once camps get rolling, then we’ll really have momentum on our side.
If camps are rolling by the middle of July, that’s plenty of time to players in shape for week one.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Myles Brennan (@mylesbrennan12) on Oct 6, 2019 at 3:07pm PDT
Every college coach or trainer I’ve spoken with has said six weeks will get the job done. None think players can get in shape in less than four weeks, but six is an acceptable number.
Now that timeline is what schools will get to work with starting in July, and this is a huge step forward when it comes to games happening in the fall.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LSU Football (@lsufootball) on Jun 12, 2020 at 3:07pm PDT
It’s been a long war and it’s been a tough war. Yet we continue to make progress, which is something we should all be happy about.
One way or another, we’ll do whatever is necessary to have football in the fall!


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Tennessee Football Players Have To Sign Coronavirus Responsibility Form

Tennessee Volunteers football players have to sign a coronavirus risk form when coming back for workouts .
According to The Athletic , returning players have had to sign an “ Acknowledgement of Risk and Shared Responsibility ” form upon returning to campus amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The document makes it clear that the university will do what it can to keep players safe , but this isn ’ t an entirely risk-free situation .
Tennessee isn ’ t the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like this .
SMU and Ohio State have both had players sign different documents .
I think you can expect this to be the new normal in college sports for the time being .
Ohio State ’ s form reportedly holds zero legal power , but SMU ’ s does waive liability .
Programs are going to try to look out for themselves and waivers and responsibility forms are a way to get the job done .
Would I sign one of these if I was a player ?
Probably .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as quickly as possible , and life isn ’ t free of risk .
There are risks all around us that we face every single day .
We can ’ t live and hide in our basements forever .
At some point , we have to get back to playing football .
Let us know in the comments if you ’ d sign a coronavirus form .

Tennessee Volunteers football players have to sign a coronavirus risk form when coming back for workouts.
According to The Athletic, returning players have had to sign an “Acknowledgement of Risk and Shared Responsibility” form upon returning to campus amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tennessee Football (@vol_football) on Jun 6, 2020 at 12:08pm PDT
The document makes it clear that the university will do what it can to keep players safe, but this isn’t an entirely risk-free situation.
Tennessee isn’t the only school to have players sign something like this. SMU and Ohio State have both had players sign different documents.
I think you can expect this to be the new normal in college sports for the time being. Ohio State’s form reportedly holds zero legal power, but SMU’s does waive liability.
Programs are going to try to look out for themselves and waivers and responsibility forms are a way to get the job done.
Would I sign one of these if I was a player? Probably. I’d want to get the pads on as quickly as possible, and life isn’t free of risk.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tennessee Football (@vol_football) on May 31, 2020 at 9:01am PDT
There are risks all around us that we face every single day. We can’t live and hide in our basements forever.
At some point, we have to get back to playing football.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tennessee Football (@vol_football) on May 14, 2020 at 10:58am PDT
Let us know in the comments if you’d sign a coronavirus form.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Anthony Lynn Says Colin Kaepernick ‘Fits The Style’ Of What The Chargers Do On Offense

Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn thinks Colin Kaepernick could fit in the team ’ s system .
Kaepernick has been in the news ever since the national anthem debate started again , and there have been serious conversations about whether or not he ’ ll return to the league .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Lynn thinks the former 49ers star fits with what he ’ s trying to do and he told ESPN the following about the situation : I haven ’ t spoken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s at as far as in his career , what he wants to do .
But Colin definitely fits the style of quarterback for the system that we ’ re going to be running .
I ’ m very confident and happy with the three quarterbacks that I have , but you can never have too many people waiting on the runway .
These comments seemed to have possibly been the motivation behind Gil Brandt suggesting the Chargers bring in Kaepernick , but I still don ’ t see it happening .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chargers are very happy with the quarterbacks already on the roster .
It just doesn ’ t make sense to bring in Kaep .
The Chargers are more than ready to roll with Tyrod Taylor and the NFL veteran is without question more ready to play right now than Kaep is .
It ’ s probably not even close at all .
On top of that , the Chargers are focused on developing Justin Herbert after taking him in the first round of the 2020 draft .
The last thing they need around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chargers might be a fun team to debate when it comes to Kaepernick , it ’ s just not going to happen .

Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn thinks Colin Kaepernick could fit in the team’s system.
Kaepernick has been in the news ever since the national anthem debate started again, and there have been serious conversations about whether or not he’ll return to the league. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Lynn thinks the former 49ers star fits with what he’s trying to do and he told ESPN the following about the situation:
I haven’t spoken with Colin, not sure where he’s at as far as in his career, what he wants to do. But Colin definitely fits the style of quarterback for the system that we’re going to be running. I’m very confident and happy with the three quarterbacks that I have, but you can never have too many people waiting on the runway.
These comments seemed to have possibly been the motivation behind Gil Brandt suggesting the Chargers bring in Kaepernick, but I still don’t see it happening.
Colin Kaepernick to the Chargers makes all the sense in the world. -Need at QB with potential to start
-Someone who will sell tickets
-Strong leader in Lynn — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) June 17, 2020
As Lynn pointed out himself, the Chargers are very happy with the quarterbacks already on the roster. It just doesn’t make sense to bring in Kaep.
The Chargers are more than ready to roll with Tyrod Taylor and the NFL veteran is without question more ready to play right now than Kaep is.
It’s probably not even close at all.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tyrod Taylor (@tytaylor) on Mar 18, 2020 at 5:46pm PDT
On top of that, the Chargers are focused on developing Justin Herbert after taking him in the first round of the 2020 draft.
The last thing they need around Herbert is a circus.
While the Chargers might be a fun team to debate when it comes to Kaepernick, it’s just not going to happen.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--SMU, USF And Troy Athletes Test Positive For Coronavirus

Several more college athletic programs have been hit by coronavirus .
In the most recent rounds of positive tests , SMU , Troy and USF all had athletes test positive for the virus .
They ’ re just the latest programs to have athletes test positive for coronavirus as athletes return for voluntary workouts .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) ESPN reported the five SMU athletes with the virus will be quarantined for two weeks .
As I ’ ve said many times at this point @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just the reality we ’ re living in right now .
There ’ s no way to spin it or make it better .
College athletes are going to get coronavirus .
That ’ s just going to happen and that ’ s obvious at this point .
The key moving forward is making sure positive cases are handled correctly .
Players need to be quarantined , kept away from the rest of the team .
The last thing we need is a locker room getting hammered and an entire program shutting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Houston did .
As of right now , I ’ m not too worried at all .
I think we ’ re still going to be fine moving forward .
It ’ s a fluid situation with coronavirus , but I don ’ t think there ’ s a need to panic right now .

Several more college athletic programs have been hit by coronavirus.
In the most recent rounds of positive tests, SMU, Troy and USF all had athletes test positive for the virus. They’re just the latest programs to have athletes test positive for coronavirus as athletes return for voluntary workouts. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
ESPN reported the five SMU athletes with the virus will be quarantined for two weeks.
Several Troy University Trojan football coaches, players and staff have tested positive for COVID- 19. — Sports Chat with Neal & Wally (@ChatWally) June 17, 2020
#USF announces two @USFFootball players have tested positive for COVID-19. — Joey Knight (@TBTimes_Bulls) June 17, 2020
As I’ve said many times at this point, players testing positive for the virus is just the reality we’re living in right now.
There’s no way to spin it or make it better. College athletes are going to get coronavirus. That’s just going to happen and that’s obvious at this point.
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The key moving forward is making sure positive cases are handled correctly. Players need to be quarantined, kept away from the rest of the team.
The last thing we need is a locker room getting hammered and an entire program shutting its doors for the time being like Houston did.
Houston is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes after 6 symptomatic UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19 — Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) June 12, 2020
As of right now, I’m not too worried at all. I think we’re still going to be fine moving forward. It’s a fluid situation with coronavirus, but I don’t think there’s a need to panic right now.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Ben Roethlisberger Appears To Have Slimmed Down Ahead Of The Season Starting

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger appears to be nearing playing shape ahead of the 2020 season starting .
In a Twitter photo posted by Joey Mulinaro , the two-time Super Bowl champion appeared to have slimmed down a bit from what he looked like previously in the offseason .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can give it a look below .
For those of you who didn ’ t see Big Ben a few months back with a monster beard , you can give it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d say Big Ben has dropped a few pounds over the course of the past month .
I guess Jay Glazer ragging on him for not liking to work out must have motivated the Steelers star .
He went from looking like a caveman to looking like a slightly more athletic human .
Given the fact he ’ s coming off of an injury in 2019 , it should be interesting to see how Roethlisberger does in 2020 .
If he ’ s in shape and ready to roll , then the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger appears to be nearing playing shape ahead of the 2020 season starting.
In a Twitter photo posted by Joey Mulinaro, the two-time Super Bowl champion appeared to have slimmed down a bit from what he looked like previously in the offseason. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can give it a look below.
For those of you who didn’t see Big Ben a few months back with a monster beard, you can give it a look below.
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Yeah, I’d say Big Ben has dropped a few pounds over the course of the past month. I guess Jay Glazer ragging on him for not liking to work out must have motivated the Steelers star.
He went from looking like a caveman to looking like a slightly more athletic human.
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Given the fact he’s coming off of an injury in 2019, it should be interesting to see how Roethlisberger does in 2020.
If he’s in shape and ready to roll, then the Steelers could be balling out this season.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--REPORT: There’s Only A 50% Chance College Football Happens

There ’ s reportedly a very real chance college football doesn ’ t happen in the fall .
According to Teddy Greenstein , “ someone high up in college athletics ” told him that the odds of college football happening in the fall are 50/50 during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) He added that this person said games with big crowds are “ ridiculous.
” Only 50/50 ?
Yeah , if that turns out to be the truth , then you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolutely lose their minds .
We ’ ve been putting in the work , we ’ ve been fighting the war against coronavirus and we ’ ve been led to believe we were trending in the correct direction .
If that all gets snatched away at the 11th hour from fans , then they ’ re going to be furious .
I can ’ t think of a more maddening situation .
I don ’ t even understand how games happening can only be at 50 % .
That makes no sense at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had programs with players test positive , but we all expected that to happen .
What has happened to indicate the entire season might be scrapped ?
I really hope Greenstein turns out to be wrong here .
If the season gets bagged , which is very possible if the 50/50 number is accurate , then we ’ re in for a brutal fall .
America needs football and there ’ s no way around it .

There’s reportedly a very real chance college football doesn’t happen in the fall.
According to Teddy Greenstein, “someone high up in college athletics” told him that the odds of college football happening in the fall are 50/50 during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
He added that this person said games with big crowds are “ridiculous.”
Someone high up in college athletics just told me it’s 50-50 — at best — that college fball is played. And the concept that large crowds come to games is ridiculous. A slimmer sked — 10 games in 10 weeks? — could help. — Teddy Greenstein (@TeddyGreenstein) June 17, 2020
Only 50/50? Yeah, if that turns out to be the truth, then you can expect fans around the country to absolutely lose their minds.
We’ve been putting in the work, we’ve been fighting the war against coronavirus and we’ve been led to believe we were trending in the correct direction.
If that all gets snatched away at the 11th hour from fans, then they’re going to be furious. I can’t think of a more maddening situation.
Health experts: college football might be canceled this season because of coronavirus. Football fans around America: pic.twitter.com/0XatouOtfV — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) April 9, 2020
I don’t even understand how games happening can only be at 50%. That makes no sense at all. Yes, we’ve had programs with players test positive, but we all expected that to happen.
What has happened to indicate the entire season might be scrapped?
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I really hope Greenstein turns out to be wrong here. If the season gets bagged, which is very possible if the 50/50 number is accurate, then we’re in for a brutal fall.
America needs football and there’s no way around it.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Canada Loses UN Security Council Election After Schmoozing Voters At Celine Dion Concert, Spending $

Canada Loses UN Security Council Election After Schmoozing Voters At Celine Dion Concert, Spending $1.74 Million

Canada lost its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council to Ireland and Norway on Wednesday after the spending nearly $ 1.74 million on their campaign , BBC reported .
In their attempt to garner votes , Canada took diplomats to a Céline Dion concert while Ireland treated guests to a U2 concert and river dance performances , according to Politico .
Canada spent about $ 1.74 million while Ireland spent $ 800,000 .
Norway out-spent both countries by dropping $ 2.8 million in order to secure a spot representing the “ Western bloc ” countries , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had won a seat on the Security Council during each decade since the establishment of the UN .
The last successful bid in 1998 cost Canada $ 10 million , according to CBC .
“ On behalf of the Government of Canada , I would like to congratulate Norway , Ireland , India , and Mexico on their election to the United Nations ( UN ) Security Council , and thank all countries for engaging with Canada throughout this campaign , ” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how the UN responds to conflicts around the world and is composed of both permanent and non-permanent members , according to BBC .
Canada was competing for a non-permanent position that would be up for election again in two years .
This is the second time Canada has lost a bid for a seat on the council .
( RELATED : Poll : 69 % Of Canadians Say ‘ Right Now , Canada Is Broken ’ — And Trudeau Gets The Blame ) The five permanent members are the U.S. , China , @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Canada lost its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council to Ireland and Norway on Wednesday after the spending nearly $1.74 million on their campaign, BBC reported.
In their attempt to garner votes, Canada took diplomats to a Céline Dion concert while Ireland treated guests to a U2 concert and river dance performances, according to Politico.
Canada spent about $1.74 million while Ireland spent $800,000. Norway out-spent both countries by dropping $2.8 million in order to secure a spot representing the “Western bloc” countries, per BBC. Until 2000, Canada had won a seat on the Security Council during each decade since the establishment of the UN. The last successful bid in 1998 cost Canada $10 million, according to CBC.
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to congratulate Norway, Ireland, India, and Mexico on their election to the United Nations (UN) Security Council, and thank all countries for engaging with Canada throughout this campaign,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement following the loss.
I would like to congratulate the countries elected to the @UN Security Council today. As we move forward, Canada remains committed to working with our partners to promote gender equality, sustain peace, fight climate change, and improve economic security. https://t.co/4JDd5Z2aj0 — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 17, 2020


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--‘I Hope He Gets A Fair Shake’: Trump Reacts To Charges Against Former Officer Who Shot Rayshard Broo

‘I Hope He Gets A Fair Shake’: Trump Reacts To Charges Against Former Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks

President Donald Trump said that he hopes the former police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks last week “ gets a fair shake ” during a Wednesday appearance on “ Hannity.
” Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced 11 charges Wednesday , including felony murder , against former Atlanta Police Department officer Garrett Rolfe for his role in the death of Rayshard Brooks , who was seen on video resisting arrest , grabbing a taser , running , then shooting that taser back at Rolfe before getting shot .
Fox News host Sean Hannity asked the president for his “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Atlanta today.
” After speaking to clear differences between the death of George Floyd and Brooks , Trump called the former “ a different kind of a case.
” “ I thought it was a terrible situation but you can ’ t resist a police officer and if you have a disagreement , you have to take it up after the fact , ” Trump said .
“ It was a very , very sad thing .
You take a look and it was out of control , the whole situation was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today and just got a report that the police officers ’ lawyer said that he heard a sound like a gun , like a gunshot , and he saw a flash in front of him , ” the president continued .
“ I don ’ t know that I would have necessarily believed that , but I will tell you , that ’ s a very interesting thing and maybe that ’ s so .
They ’ re gon na have to find out .
It ’ s up to justice now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to justice.
” The president told Hannity that he hopes the officer “ gets a fair shake because police have not been treated fairly in our country.
” ( RELATED : Jesse Watters : Fulton County DA Engaging In A ‘ Political Overcharge , ’ Police Will ‘ Let The Streets Run Wild ’ ) “ But again , you can ’ t resist a police officer like that and they ended up in a very terrible disagreement and look at the way it ended , ” he concluded .

President Donald Trump said that he hopes the former police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks last week “gets a fair shake” during a Wednesday appearance on “Hannity.”
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced 11 charges Wednesday, including felony murder, against former Atlanta Police Department officer Garrett Rolfe for his role in the death of Rayshard Brooks, who was seen on video resisting arrest, grabbing a taser, running, then shooting that taser back at Rolfe before getting shot.
Fox News host Sean Hannity asked the president for his “thoughts on the charges that went down in Atlanta today.”
WATCH:
After speaking to clear differences between the death of George Floyd and Brooks, Trump called the former “a different kind of a case.”
“I thought it was a terrible situation but you can’t resist a police officer and if you have a disagreement, you have to take it up after the fact,” Trump said. “It was a very, very sad thing. You take a look and it was out of control, the whole situation was out of control.”
“I heard today and just got a report that the police officers’ lawyer said that he heard a sound like a gun, like a gunshot, and he saw a flash in front of him,” the president continued. “I don’t know that I would have necessarily believed that, but I will tell you, that’s a very interesting thing and maybe that’s so. They’re gonna have to find out. It’s up to justice now. It’s gonna be up to justice.”
The president told Hannity that he hopes the officer “gets a fair shake because police have not been treated fairly in our country.” (RELATED: Jesse Watters: Fulton County DA Engaging In A ‘Political Overcharge,’ Police Will ‘Let The Streets Run Wild’)
“But again, you can’t resist a police officer like that and they ended up in a very terrible disagreement and look at the way it ended,” he concluded.


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Seattle Police Department Refused To Provide Evidence Of Chief’s Claim That CHOP Is Not Cop-Free

The Seattle Police Department refused to provide evidence Wednesday supporting the chief ’ s claim that the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest area is not a cop-free zone .
Police Chief Carmen Best claimed “ there is no cop-free zone in the city of Seattle ” during a press conference on Monday , Kiro 7 reported , though the apparent premise of the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone , formerly called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone , was to create an cop-free area protected by numerous armed citizens , the Daily Caller reported .
“ The Seattle Police Department will respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area , ” Sergeant Lauren Truscott told the Daily Caller News Foundation Wednesday .
After multiple requests for information on the dates , times and locations of officers inside the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest , Truscott responded that she was “ pulling numbers ” but only sent a map of the protest zone of Seattle .
“ For all other calls originating from this area , dispatchers and officers will attempt to coordinate officer contact outside of these boundaries when feasible , ” Truscott added .
“ Officers have and will continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these boundaries.
” “ The City of Seattle continues to meet with demonstrators to work toward long-term solutions to issues within this area , ” Truscott said .
The neighborhood was previously called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone by activists , and was only recently renamed the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone or “ CHOP , ” the Daily Caller reported .
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best : City Leaders Have Failed , Abandoning Precinct “ Was Not My Decision ” https : //t.co/2kbf5eHL3g “ I can ’ t even get the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t get the fire department to show up , ” a man involved with the business told the Daily Caller .
“ I caught somebody in my building with my property , so I detained him , hoping the police would show up , but they didn ’ t show up , ” he added .
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The Seattle Police Department refused to provide evidence Wednesday supporting the chief’s claim that the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest area is not a cop-free zone.
Police Chief Carmen Best claimed “there is no cop-free zone in the city of Seattle” during a press conference on Monday, Kiro 7 reported, though the apparent premise of the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone, formerly called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, was to create an cop-free area protected by numerous armed citizens, the Daily Caller reported.
“The Seattle Police Department will respond to significant life-safety issues in the shaded area,” Sergeant Lauren Truscott told the Daily Caller News Foundation Wednesday. After multiple requests for information on the dates, times and locations of officers inside the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest, Truscott responded that she was “pulling numbers” but only sent a map of the protest zone of Seattle. “For all other calls originating from this area, dispatchers and officers will attempt to coordinate officer contact outside of these boundaries when feasible,” Truscott added. “Officers have and will continue to document calls for service that originate within these boundaries.” “The City of Seattle continues to meet with demonstrators to work toward long-term solutions to issues within this area,” Truscott said. The neighborhood was previously called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone by activists, and was only recently renamed the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest zone or “CHOP,” the Daily Caller reported. Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best: City Leaders Have Failed, Abandoning Precinct “Was Not My Decision” https://t.co/2kbf5eHL3g — Tom Bevan (@TomBevanRCP) June 11, 2020
Best said officers responded to an emergency call Sunday night reporting a robbery and that instead of investigating the claim, officers on the scene watched from a distance and determined the issue was not life threatening, Kiro 7 reported.
“I can’t even get the police to show up, I can’t get the fire department to show up,” a man involved with the business told the Daily Caller. “I caught somebody in my building with my property, so I detained him, hoping the police would show up, but they didn’t show up,” he added.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Putin’s Latest Defense Against Coronavirus: Disinfection Tunnels

One way Russian President Vladimir Putin is defending himself against the coronavirus is by using disinfection tunnels for visitors , according to a Kremlin spokesman .
Putin has one disinfection tunnel at his home in Novo-Ogaryovo and two from the Kremlin , Putin ’ s spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Wednesday .
Putin has spent most of his time during the pandemic in his near Moscow residence , according to Reuters .
The disinfection tunnel sprays a “ fine water mist ” on people passing through , state-run media outlet RIA Novosti news reported Tuesday .
The spray comes from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through , according to Reuters .
The tunnels were created and installed by a Russian company Mizotty and used Anolit , a government approved anti-septic , CNN reported .
“ Such disinfectant equipment is installed in the Kremlin too , there are even two tunnels there , and in Novo-Ogaryovo , which you know is the main work base for the President , he hold [ s ] a lot of events there and goes back and forth to the Kremlin , ” Peskov said .
The disinfection tunnels were made and installed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Russia , Reuters reported .
The World Health Organization ’ s Russia spokeswoman Melita Vujnovich said Russia ’ s coronavirus cases began to flatten May 9 and 10 , according to Forbes .
“ There are still cases of the disease , but the growth rate is stabilizing .
We really hope we are looking at the last few days of the coronavirus and that the increase in the incidence rate has plateaued , ” said Vujnovich .
Russia has reported 7,478 coronavirus deaths and more than half a million confirmed cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after Brazil and the United States , according to Reuters .
( Related : US Passes 2 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases As States Reopen ) Although many coronavirus restrictions in the Kremlin are being lifted , precautions to protect Putin ’ s health “ are still being justified , ” Peskov said .
Russian authorities claim the number of coronavirus cases are decreasing , reported Reuters .
Additional disinfection tunnels were installed in some hospitals in Penza , Russia and government contracts , CNN reported .
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One way Russian President Vladimir Putin is defending himself against the coronavirus is by using disinfection tunnels for visitors, according to a Kremlin spokesman.
Putin has one disinfection tunnel at his home in Novo-Ogaryovo and two from the Kremlin, Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Wednesday. Putin has spent most of his time during the pandemic in his near Moscow residence, according to Reuters.
The disinfection tunnel sprays a “fine water mist” on people passing through, state-run media outlet RIA Novosti news reported Tuesday. The spray comes from the ceiling and the sides when someone passes through, according to Reuters.
The tunnels were created and installed by a Russian company Mizotty and used Anolit, a government approved anti-septic, CNN reported.
“Such disinfectant equipment is installed in the Kremlin too, there are even two tunnels there, and in Novo-Ogaryovo, which you know is the main work base for the President, he hold[s] a lot of events there and goes back and forth to the Kremlin,” Peskov said.
The disinfection tunnels were made and installed during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in Russia, Reuters reported. The World Health Organization’s Russia spokeswoman Melita Vujnovich said Russia’s coronavirus cases began to flatten May 9 and 10, according to Forbes.
“There are still cases of the disease, but the growth rate is stabilizing. We really hope we are looking at the last few days of the coronavirus and that the increase in the incidence rate has plateaued,” said Vujnovich.
Russia has reported 7,478 coronavirus deaths and more than half a million confirmed cases, the third highest number of cases after Brazil and the United States, according to Reuters. (Related: US Passes 2 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases As States Reopen)
Although many coronavirus restrictions in the Kremlin are being lifted, precautions to protect Putin’s health “are still being justified,” Peskov said. Russian authorities claim the number of coronavirus cases are decreasing, reported Reuters.
Additional disinfection tunnels were installed in some hospitals in Penza, Russia and government contracts, CNN reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Seattle PD Claims CHAZ Isn’t A Cop-Free Zone, But Reporters On The Ground Heard A Different Story

The Seattle Police Department said that Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone ( CHAZ ) is not a cop-free zone , but Daily Caller reporters on the ground heard a different story .
CHAZ , recently renamed the Capitol Hill Organized Protest ( CHOP ) , has dubbed itself a cop-free zone and includes the police department ’ s East Precinct , which was abandoned by officers .
Some officers returned to the precinct June 11 and the Seattle PD previously told the Daily Caller that as of June 12 , there were officers inside of the building .
The Daily Caller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 – 16 and , in that time , did not see a single uniformed officer .
It is unclear if the officers remained in the building after the June 12 statement .
The Associated Press reported Tuesday that despite CHAZ claiming itself as a cop-free zone , the department says it is not .
“ There is no cop-free zone in the city of Seattle , ” Chief Carmen Best said Monday according to the AP .
“ I think that the picture has been painted in many areas that shows the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the case.
” The Seattle PD specifically pointed out an incident Sunday evening where a local business owner said he called 911 repeatedly and no one arrived to help .
The business owner , John McDermott , was calling about a break-in and vandalism , according to the AP .
“ The officers responded to the call and they observed the location from a distance .
They did not see any signs of smoke or fire or anything else and they did not see a disturbance , ” according to Best .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this alleged break-in when a mob of people from inside CHAZ came for the business after a false report that a man was being held at gunpoint inside .
Three reporters present did not see any cops and no cops appeared to arrive when the mob came for the business .
“ I can ’ t even get the police to show up , I can ’ t get the fire department to show up , ” one man guarding the business told reporters .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS : False Reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Small Business ) “ It sucks that we have to do this , ” another man there said .
“ It sucks that I look at my friends and my family that are part of the police force and they worry more … I ’ m [ more ] worried about them than anything else .
And they aren ’ t even allowed in these spots.
” “ This needs to get taken over .
It needs to be under control .
And it is not under control .
… The fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that is disturbing and it is going to ruin the state , ” the man continued , adding that it is unsettling that he can ’ t call cops to help all the peaceful protesters that were trying to deescalate the situation .
Some emotional comments from another man involved in the local business .
The business is apparently within the no-cop zone .
“ I can ’ t even get the police to show up , I can ’ t get the fire department to show up … and this kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t work.
” pic.twitter.com/LD3Q8JpL6N It is not immediately clear why Seattle PD officers “ observed the location from a distance ” if CHAZ and the surrounding area is not a cop-free zone .
Numerous men guarding the business told reporters that 911 , an emergency line , was called and no cops arrived .
The police department refused to comment on its decision to respond to a 911 call by “ observing from a distance , ” and similarly refused to confirm if “ observing from a distance ” was part of standard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent the Caller a map of the CHAZ .
“ The Seattle Police Department will respond to significant life-safety issues in the shaded area , ” Sergeant Lauren Truscott wrote in a statement .
Authorities did not show up to the scene until the next day , and even then , it was the Seattle fire chief , not the police .
“ The City of Seattle continues to meet with demonstrators to work toward long-term solutions to issues within this area , ” Truscott continued .
“ For all other calls originating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will attempt to coordinate officer contact outside of these boundaries when feasible .
Officers have and will continue to document calls for service that originate within these boundaries .
”

The Seattle Police Department said that Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) is not a cop-free zone, but Daily Caller reporters on the ground heard a different story.
CHAZ, recently renamed the Capitol Hill Organized Protest (CHOP), has dubbed itself a cop-free zone and includes the police department’s East Precinct, which was abandoned by officers. Some officers returned to the precinct June 11 and the Seattle PD previously told the Daily Caller that as of June 12, there were officers inside of the building.
The Daily Caller had three reporters in CHAZ from June 12 – 16 and, in that time, did not see a single uniformed officer. It is unclear if the officers remained in the building after the June 12 statement. The Associated Press reported Tuesday that despite CHAZ claiming itself as a cop-free zone, the department says it is not.
“There is no cop-free zone in the city of Seattle,” Chief Carmen Best said Monday according to the AP. “I think that the picture has been painted in many areas that shows the city is under siege. That is not the case.”
The Seattle PD specifically pointed out an incident Sunday evening where a local business owner said he called 911 repeatedly and no one arrived to help. The business owner, John McDermott, was calling about a break-in and vandalism, according to the AP.
“The officers responded to the call and they observed the location from a distance. They did not see any signs of smoke or fire or anything else and they did not see a disturbance,” according to Best.
Daily Caller reporters were present immediately following this alleged break-in when a mob of people from inside CHAZ came for the business after a false report that a man was being held at gunpoint inside. Three reporters present did not see any cops and no cops appeared to arrive when the mob came for the business.
“I can’t even get the police to show up, I can’t get the fire department to show up,” one man guarding the business told reporters. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS: False Reports Inside CHAZ Cause Angry Mob To Descend On Small Business)
“It sucks that we have to do this,” another man there said. “It sucks that I look at my friends and my family that are part of the police force and they worry more … I’m [more] worried about them than anything else. And they aren’t even allowed in these spots.”
“This needs to get taken over. It needs to be under control. And it is not under control. … The fact that there’s no cop zones, that is disturbing and it is going to ruin the state,” the man continued, adding that it is unsettling that he can’t call cops to help all the peaceful protesters that were trying to deescalate the situation. Some emotional comments from another man involved in the local business. The business is apparently within the no-cop zone. “I can’t even get the police to show up, I can’t get the fire department to show up … and this kind of mob stuff, that doesn’t work.” pic.twitter.com/LD3Q8JpL6N — Shelby Talcott (@ShelbyTalcott) June 15, 2020
It is not immediately clear why Seattle PD officers “observed the location from a distance” if CHAZ and the surrounding area is not a cop-free zone. Numerous men guarding the business told reporters that 911, an emergency line, was called and no cops arrived.
The police department refused to comment on its decision to respond to a 911 call by “observing from a distance,” and similarly refused to confirm if “observing from a distance” was part of standard 911 protocol.
Instead, Seattle PD sent the Caller a map of the CHAZ.
“The Seattle Police Department will respond to significant life-safety issues in the shaded area,” Sergeant Lauren Truscott wrote in a statement.
Authorities did not show up to the scene until the next day, and even then, it was the Seattle fire chief, not the police.
Car Tender auto shop just outside #CHAZ / #CHOP protest zone got broken into last night. Owner says cash stolen, small fire set. Video shows protestors knocking over the fence. They called 911 a dozen+ times. No police or fire responded. SFD Chief says they’re investigating why. pic.twitter.com/Dv4A8JIvSG — Deedee Sun (@DeedeeKIRO7) June 15, 2020
“The City of Seattle continues to meet with demonstrators to work toward long-term solutions to issues within this area,” Truscott continued.
“For all other calls originating from this area, dispatchers and officers will attempt to coordinate officer contact outside of these boundaries when feasible. Officers have and will continue to document calls for service that originate within these boundaries.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Heather Mac Donald: ‘Patently False Narrative About Systemic Police Bias’ Is ‘Putting Thousands More

Heather Mac Donald: ‘Patently False Narrative About Systemic Police Bias’ Is ‘Putting Thousands More Lives At Risk’

Manhattan Institute fellow and author Heather Mac Donald said that a “ patently false narrative ” that claims there is “ systemic police bias ” is “ putting thousands more lives at risk.
” Appearing on Wednesday night ’ s “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” to react to the Fulton County District Attorney ’ s decision to charge the officer who shot Rayshard Brooks with felony murder , Mac Donald predicted a rise of the so-called “ Ferguson effect , ” where police back off enforcing the law due to fears of being charged with crimes .
“ We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our elites , ” she told Fox News host Tucker Carlson .
“ This is an absolutely terrifying moment.
” “ Across the board , America ’ s elites , whether it ’ s a political class , media , education have embraced a patently false narrative about systemic police bias , ” Mac Donald explained .
“ That narrative is easily disprovable by looking at the most basic facts about policing and crime .
But by embracing that false narrative they are undercutting the legitimacy of law enforcement , of our criminal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are putting thousands more lives at risk.
” The conservative researcher predicted that “ unchecked criminal behavior , gang-banging ” and “ drive-by shootings ” would put “ black lives at risk ” most of all as police “ back off of proactive policing.
” “ We saw this in 2015 and 2016 , ” she said .
“ 2,000 blacks were murdered thanks to cops backing off from what I called the Ferguson effect.
” “ But we are also putting officers lives at risk because by so undermining the legitimacy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase the type of resistance to arrest that we just saw in Atlanta , because people hate the cops even more , ” said Mac Donald .
“ That is going to result in officers themselves escalating their use of force , possibly to lethal levels and we ’ re going to enter a vicious cycle where both suspects and officers lives are at risk.
” Mac Donald suggested that if elites truly “ cared about black lives ” or anyone ’ s life , they would teach citizens how to properly interact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Watters : Fulton County DA Engaging In A ‘ Political Overcharge , ’ Police Will ‘ Let The Streets Run Wild ’ ) Carlson and Mac Donald ended the interview by discussing the differences between the George Floyd killing and Brooks .
“ This is a different case entirely , ” she said .
“ It bears no resemblance .
Somebody who grabs an officer ’ s equipment , fights him and uses it against him has put him on notice that he ’ s going to try to kill that cop .
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Manhattan Institute fellow and author Heather Mac Donald said that a “patently false narrative” that claims there is “systemic police bias” is “putting thousands more lives at risk.”
Appearing on Wednesday night’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” to react to the Fulton County District Attorney’s decision to charge the officer who shot Rayshard Brooks with felony murder, Mac Donald predicted a rise of the so-called “Ferguson effect,” where police back off enforcing the law due to fears of being charged with crimes.
“We’re living through a civilization-crushing failure of our elites,” she told Fox News host Tucker Carlson. “This is an absolutely terrifying moment.”
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“Across the board, America’s elites, whether it’s a political class, media, education have embraced a patently false narrative about systemic police bias,” Mac Donald explained. “That narrative is easily disprovable by looking at the most basic facts about policing and crime. But by embracing that false narrative they are undercutting the legitimacy of law enforcement, of our criminal justice system, and in so doing they are putting thousands more lives at risk.”
The conservative researcher predicted that “unchecked criminal behavior, gang-banging” and “drive-by shootings” would put “black lives at risk” most of all as police “back off of proactive policing.”
“We saw this in 2015 and 2016,” she said. “2,000 blacks were murdered thanks to cops backing off from what I called the Ferguson effect.”
“But we are also putting officers lives at risk because by so undermining the legitimacy of law enforcement you are going to increase the type of resistance to arrest that we just saw in Atlanta, because people hate the cops even more,” said Mac Donald. “That is going to result in officers themselves escalating their use of force, possibly to lethal levels and we’re going to enter a vicious cycle where both suspects and officers lives are at risk.”
Mac Donald suggested that if elites truly “cared about black lives” or anyone’s life, they would teach citizens how to properly interact with police. (RELATED: Jesse Watters: Fulton County DA Engaging In A ‘Political Overcharge,’ Police Will ‘Let The Streets Run Wild’)
Carlson and Mac Donald ended the interview by discussing the differences between the George Floyd killing and Brooks.
“This is a different case entirely,” she said. “It bears no resemblance. Somebody who grabs an officer’s equipment, fights him and uses it against him has put him on notice that he’s going to try to kill that cop.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Says ‘It Is Past Time’ For The Mississippi State Flag To Change

Sankey released a statement Thursday that “ it is past time ” for Mississippi to change the flag , and the SEC will consider pulling out conference championship events if the flag doesn ’ t change .
The Mississippi state flag features the Confederate flag .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can read the full statement below .
I understand why Sankey is releasing this statement , and I ’ m not even against the idea that Mississippi should change the flag .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the job of Greg Sankey to get involved in Mississippi politics .
Shouldn ’ t a decision on the flag be left up to the people of Mississippi ?
Having said that , Sankey could have some serious influence here .
Mississippi State and Ole Miss are two of the biggest schools in the country .
If Sankey puts the pressure on the Rebels , Bulldogs and the boosters involved , then change could be made at the state capital .
While you ’ re here , I ’ d seriously recommend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you haven ’ t seen it before .
It ’ s about the first black student to attend Ole Miss and the riots that were involved .
It seems like a perfect time to watch it again .

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey thinks Mississippi should change its state flag.
Sankey released a statement Thursday that “it is past time” for Mississippi to change the flag, and the SEC will consider pulling out conference championship events if the flag doesn’t change. The Mississippi state flag features the Confederate flag. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can read the full statement below.
I understand why Sankey is releasing this statement, and I’m not even against the idea that Mississippi should change the flag.
However, I’m not sure it’s the job of Greg Sankey to get involved in Mississippi politics. Shouldn’t a decision on the flag be left up to the people of Mississippi?
Big move for the @SEC. Here’s a pic of the Mississippi flag ⤵ pic.twitter.com/efKnusVzp3 — Brady Stone ???? (@bradystonex) June 19, 2020
Having said that, Sankey could have some serious influence here. Mississippi State and Ole Miss are two of the biggest schools in the country.
If Sankey puts the pressure on the Rebels, Bulldogs and the boosters involved, then change could be made at the state capital.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ole Miss Football (@olemissfb) on Dec 9, 2019 at 12:39pm PST
While you’re here, I’d seriously recommend watching “Ghosts of Ole Miss” if you haven’t seen it before. It’s about the first black student to attend Ole Miss and the riots that were involved. It seems like a perfect time to watch it again.


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--FACT CHECK: Viral Image Claims COVID-19 Stands For ‘Certificate Of Vaccination Identification’

An image shared on Facebook claims the acronym “ COVID ” in COVID-19 stands for “ Certificate Of Vaccination Identification.
” Social media platforms are replete with misinformation about the new coronavirus that has sickened over 8.4 million people around the world to date .
In this case , a Facebook post makes a dubious claim about the nomenclature for the disease caused by the new coronavirus : that the acronym “ COVID ” in COVID-19 stands for “ Certificate Of Vaccination Identification.
” That is incorrect .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) announced on Feb. 11 that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” with the number “ 19 ” referring to the year the virus was first detected .
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ’ s website also states that COVID-19 stands for “ coronavirus disease 2019.
” “ We now have a name for the disease and it is COVID-19 .
And I will spell it : C-O-V-I-D hyphen one nine , ” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus , WHO director-general , at a Feb. 11 press conference .
“ ‘ CO , ’ C-O , stands for ‘ corona , ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ D ’ for ‘ disease , ’ so ‘ COVID . '
” ( RELATED : Viral Image Falsely Claims COVID-19 Stands For ‘ Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease ’ ) The post appears to reference a comment Dr. Anthony Fauci , the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID ) , made during an interview with CNN in April .
At the time , Fauci discussed the possibility of Americans carrying digital certificates of COVID-19 immunity .
“ You know , that ’ s possible .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we talk about when we want to make sure that we know who the vulnerable people are and not , ” Fauci said in the interview .
“ This is something that ’ s being discussed .
I think it might actually have some merit under certain circumstances.
” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has also speculated that “ eventually we will have some digital certificates ” to track who has been tested or vaccinated for the new coronavirus , according to The Associated Press .

An image shared on Facebook claims the acronym “COVID” in COVID-19 stands for “Certificate Of Vaccination Identification.”
Verdict: False
COVID-19 stands for “coronavirus disease 2019.”
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Social media platforms are replete with misinformation about the new coronavirus that has sickened over 8.4 million people around the world to date. In this case, a Facebook post makes a dubious claim about the nomenclature for the disease caused by the new coronavirus: that the acronym “COVID” in COVID-19 stands for “Certificate Of Vaccination Identification.”
That is incorrect. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Feb. 11 that COVID-19 stands for “coronavirus disease 2019,” with the number “19” referring to the year the virus was first detected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website also states that COVID-19 stands for “coronavirus disease 2019.”
“We now have a name for the disease and it is COVID-19. And I will spell it: C-O-V-I-D hyphen one nine,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, at a Feb. 11 press conference. “‘CO,’ C-O, stands for ‘corona,’ V-I stands for ‘virus,’ ‘D’ for ‘disease,’ so ‘COVID.'” (RELATED: Viral Image Falsely Claims COVID-19 Stands For ‘Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease’)
The post appears to reference a comment Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), made during an interview with CNN in April. At the time, Fauci discussed the possibility of Americans carrying digital certificates of COVID-19 immunity.
“You know, that’s possible. It’s one of those things that we talk about when we want to make sure that we know who the vulnerable people are and not,” Fauci said in the interview. “This is something that’s being discussed. I think it might actually have some merit under certain circumstances.”
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has also speculated that “eventually we will have some digital certificates” to track who has been tested or vaccinated for the new coronavirus, according to The Associated Press.


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--EXCLUSIVE: Leo Terrell On Trump, Biden, Policing And Why He Left The Democratic Party

Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell joined the Daily Caller ’ s Scott Morefield to discuss why he no longer considers himself a Democrat .
Terrell , a frequent cable news guest , was recently dubbed “ Leo 2.0 ” by Fox News host Sean Hannity because , to the pleasant surprise of conservatives , many of the positions he has taken of late have not aligned with the shifting ideological demands of the woke left .
In this wide-ranging interview , the civil rights attorney weighs in on the current state of policing in America , how the Democratic Party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden should pick as his running mate , President Donald Trump ’ s accomplishments for the black community , what the president needs to do to increase his support and more .
Terrell also lends his knowledge as a civil rights attorney to explain why the officer who shot Rayshard Brooks should not have been charged .
( RELATED : ‘ Typical Democratic Playbook Gamesmanship ’ : Leo Terrell Criticizes Atlanta Mayor For Firing Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks ) “ Every time a police officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is not a crime , ” he said .
“ There are some shootings that are justified , but what has happened is , a mindset of the left , a police officer shoots a black person , police officer is wrong .
No , that is a false assumption .
Every case has to be looked upon by the facts.
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Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell joined the Daily Caller’s Scott Morefield to discuss why he no longer considers himself a Democrat.
Terrell, a frequent cable news guest, was recently dubbed “Leo 2.0” by Fox News host Sean Hannity because, to the pleasant surprise of conservatives, many of the positions he has taken of late have not aligned with the shifting ideological demands of the woke left.
In this wide-ranging interview, the civil rights attorney weighs in on the current state of policing in America, how the Democratic Party has been “hijacked” by extremists, who presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden should pick as his running mate, President Donald Trump’s accomplishments for the black community, what the president needs to do to increase his support and more.
Terrell also lends his knowledge as a civil rights attorney to explain why the officer who shot Rayshard Brooks should not have been charged. (RELATED: ‘Typical Democratic Playbook Gamesmanship’: Leo Terrell Criticizes Atlanta Mayor For Firing Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks)
“Every time a police officer uses deadly force on a black person, it is not a crime,” he said. “There are some shootings that are justified, but what has happened is, a mindset of the left, a police officer shoots a black person, police officer is wrong. No, that is a false assumption. Every case has to be looked upon by the facts.”
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thedailycaller--2020-06-19--Here’s How Cops Are Responding To Calls To ‘Defund The Police’

“ Defund the police ” has become a rally cry across the country for those protesting against the death of @ @ @ @ @ do police think of the slogan ?

“Defund the police” has become a rally cry across the country for those protesting against the death of George Floyd, but what do police think of the slogan?
NYC Police Union:
Mass Police Protest In Atlanta:
Houston Police Chief Joins Protesters:


thedailycaller--2020-06-19--Melania And Ben Carson Visit National Archives, A Monument To ‘Liberty, Justice And Equality For All

Melania And Ben Carson Visit National Archives, A Monument To ‘Liberty, Justice And Equality For All’

Melania Trump and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson took a trip to the National Archives Thursday to see the Emancipation Proclamation and the Charters of Freedom .
“ The National Archives is a treasured sanctuary for the written word and a monument to the principles of liberty , justice and equality for all , ” the first lady shared at the end of her and Carson ’ s visit , per a release from the White House .
( RELATED : Trump Orders DOJ , FBI To Investigate George Floyd ’ s Death In Police Custody ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ march towards freedom , the Emancipation Proclamation and the Charters of Freedom continue to reaffirm our country ’ s democratic ideals and the values that have inspired me and all Americans to this day , ” she added .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip ) Melania and Carson first stop was to the “ Rotunda to view the three founding documents of America that constitute the Charters of Freedom : the Declaration of Independence , the Constitution and the Bill of Rights , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First Lady and Secretary Carson continued their visit to the Archivist ’ s Reception Room to view the 13th Amendment , the 19th Amendment and the 1965 Act that created the Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD ) , ” the release added .
During the visit , the first lady and Secretary of HUD also “ viewed General Order Number 3 , the proclamation which was announced on June 19 , 1865 , two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation , that all slaves were freed.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was “ particularly relevant given its significance to Juneteenth , ” the 19th of June , an annual day that marks the end of slavery in the United States .
It all comes following the first lady ’ s call for people to protest peacefully following George Floyd ’ s death , the man who died while in custody of a Minneapolis police officer .
“ Saddened to see our country and communities being damaged and vandalized , ” Melania tweeted .
“ I ask everyone to protest in peace and focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our great nation .
”

Melania Trump and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson took a trip to the National Archives Thursday to see the Emancipation Proclamation and the Charters of Freedom.
“The National Archives is a treasured sanctuary for the written word and a monument to the principles of liberty, justice and equality for all,” the first lady shared at the end of her and Carson’s visit, per a release from the White House. (RELATED: Trump Orders DOJ, FBI To Investigate George Floyd’s Death In Police Custody)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by First Lady Melania Trump (@flotus) on Jun 18, 2020 at 6:35pm PDT
“During our country’s long march towards freedom, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Charters of Freedom continue to reaffirm our country’s democratic ideals and the values that have inspired me and all Americans to this day,” she added. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip)
Melania and Carson first stop was to the “Rotunda to view the three founding documents of America that constitute the Charters of Freedom: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights,” per the release.
“The First Lady and Secretary Carson continued their visit to the Archivist’s Reception Room to view the 13th Amendment, the 19th Amendment and the 1965 Act that created the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),” the release added.
During the visit, the first lady and Secretary of HUD also “viewed General Order Number 3, the proclamation which was announced on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, that all slaves were freed.”
View this post on Instagram A post shared by First Lady Melania Trump (@flotus) on Jun 18, 2020 at 4:50pm PDT
The release went on to explain the document was “particularly relevant given its significance to Juneteenth,” the 19th of June, an annual day that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Saddened to see our country & communities being damaged & vandalized. I ask everyone to protest in peace & focus on taking care of one another & healing our great nation. — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 1, 2020
It all comes following the first lady’s call for people to protest peacefully following George Floyd’s death, the man who died while in custody of a Minneapolis police officer.
“Saddened to see our country and communities being damaged and vandalized,” Melania tweeted. “I ask everyone to protest in peace and focus on taking care of one another and healing our great nation.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-18--Company Sends Unusable Soda Bottles To States Instead Of Coronavirus Test Tubes

The Trump administration ordered $ 7.3 million worth of test tubes that were supposed to be used for coronavirus testing from a Texas company that sent them unusable soda bottle tubes instead , ProPublica reported .
The company , Fillakit LLC , is owned by a former telemarketer who has been accused of fraud several times , according to the report .
Fillakit was formed May 1 and signed a deal with the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) six days later .
The tubes , called “ preforms , ” are designed to expand and contract to package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit on the racks when they arrived at the testing site , and would have likely contaminated the testing and caused false results , experts said .
Safety standards for laboratory testing equipment are much higher than those used by Fillakit , ProPublica reported .
A top public health scientist in a state that reportedly experienced delays in testing because of the equipment said “ they ’ re the most unusable tubes I ’ ve ever seen.
” ( RELATED : Some Insurers Refuse To Cover Precautionary COVID Tests Right Away ) “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a warehouse and no one can use them , ” he added .
“ We won ’ t be able to do our full plan.
” The tubes arrived at the Fillakit plant in large buckets and the workers , some without masks , used a snow shovel to scoop them up and put them in a bin to be sprayed with saline .
Health Department spokesperson Frank Ameduri said the tubes “ were packaged unusually … not in a way we ’ re used to seeing , and they were not labeled.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is typical for sanitary purposes for lab equipment , they were shipped in loose bags , according to the report .
FEMA signed a contract with Fillakit to provide 4 million tubes , worth $ 10.16 million .
3 million tubes have already been sent to all 50 states .
ProPublica reportedly confirmed with 7 states that the tubes were either completely unusable or had not been distributed to testing sites .
FEMA , which receives the supplies directly from Fillakit , told ProPublica that they checked that the packaging was intact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the tubes were not leaking before sending them to the states .
It was up to the states to conduct “ product validation ” inspections to check that the tubes were effective .
FEMA ’ s decision to partner with Fillakit as a first-time federal contractor comes at a time when coronavirus testing was vital for countries to control the pandemic .
An analysis by ProPublica found that the government has spent around $ 2 billion dollars hiring first-time contractors to make supplies during the coronavirus pandemic , regardless of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the medical supply field .

The Trump administration ordered $7.3 million worth of test tubes that were supposed to be used for coronavirus testing from a Texas company that sent them unusable soda bottle tubes instead, ProPublica reported.
The company, Fillakit LLC, is owned by a former telemarketer who has been accused of fraud several times, according to the report. Fillakit was formed May 1 and signed a deal with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) six days later.
The tubes, called “preforms,” are designed to expand and contract to package soda bottles. They didn’t fit on the racks when they arrived at the testing site, and would have likely contaminated the testing and caused false results, experts said. Safety standards for laboratory testing equipment are much higher than those used by Fillakit, ProPublica reported.
A top public health scientist in a state that reportedly experienced delays in testing because of the equipment said “they’re the most unusable tubes I’ve ever seen.” (RELATED: Some Insurers Refuse To Cover Precautionary COVID Tests Right Away)
“They’re going to sit in a warehouse and no one can use them,” he added. “We won’t be able to do our full plan.”
The tubes arrived at the Fillakit plant in large buckets and the workers, some without masks, used a snow shovel to scoop them up and put them in a bin to be sprayed with saline. Health Department spokesperson Frank Ameduri said the tubes “were packaged unusually … not in a way we’re used to seeing, and they were not labeled.” Instead of being individually packaged, which is typical for sanitary purposes for lab equipment, they were shipped in loose bags, according to the report.
4/ Fillakit ordered big shipping containers of mini soda bottles & workers used snow shovels to dump them in bins. Then other workers pulled them out and injected saline (which states said isn’t good enough to protect samples) into them. Some photos obtained by @ryangabrielson pic.twitter.com/Yxeze5tzE7 — J. David McSwane (@davidmcswane) June 18, 2020
FEMA signed a contract with Fillakit to provide 4 million tubes, worth $10.16 million. 3 million tubes have already been sent to all 50 states.
ProPublica reportedly confirmed with 7 states that the tubes were either completely unusable or had not been distributed to testing sites.
FEMA, which receives the supplies directly from Fillakit, told ProPublica that they checked that the packaging was intact, the package slip matches the supplies, and the tubes were not leaking before sending them to the states. It was up to the states to conduct “product validation” inspections to check that the tubes were effective.
FEMA’s decision to partner with Fillakit as a first-time federal contractor comes at a time when coronavirus testing was vital for countries to control the pandemic. An analysis by ProPublica found that the government has spent around $2 billion dollars hiring first-time contractors to make supplies during the coronavirus pandemic, regardless of the fact that many had no experience in the medical supply field.