thedailycaller--2020-05-13--‘From Folly To Farce’: John Kennedy Explains Why Pelosi’s House Coronavirus Bill Is As ‘Dead As Frie

‘From Folly To Farce’: John Kennedy Explains Why Pelosi’s House Coronavirus Bill Is As ‘Dead As Fried Chicken’

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ’ s proposed $ 3 trillion coronavirus relief bill as “ dead as fried chicken ” in the Senate .
Appearing on Tuesday night ’ s “ Hannity , ” Kennedy said Pelosi had gone from “ folly to farce ” with all the spending proposals included in the HEROES Act introduced Tuesday , a spending package meant to address the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus .
“ I don ’ t think any of us , not those of us in good faith , want to see permanent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kennedy told Fox News host Sean Hannity .
“ That ’ s why I am so disappointed in speaker Pelosi ’ s bill .
I think it will set us back .
In my opinion , the speaker has moved from folly to farce , and when I saw it , it reminded me of that old Jack Nicholson line .
‘ Go sell crazy somewhere else .
We ’ re all stocked up here . '
” The Louisiana senator derided it as “ not a serious or mature effort ” that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Senate.
” He added that it will suffer the same fate with the American people “ once they find out what ’ s in it.
” “ She knows that , and everybody that has a brain above a single cell organism knows that , ” said Kennedy .
“ It ’ s just political pageantry and I ’ m just very disappointed.
” “ Her bill would require us to borrow $ 3 trillion , ” he said .
“ That ’ s three thousand billion dollars that our kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill would rewrite our immigration laws .
Her bill would release many federal prisoners .
Her bill represents a federal takeover of our state election systems .
Her bill would turn over all of our public safety decisions or most of them , to OSHA.
” ( RELATED : Rush Limbaugh : Blue State Governors Want To ‘ Wreck The Economy ’ To Hurt Trump , And Make Red States Pay ) Kennedy said that Pelosi ’ s constituency , “ the pronoun police , the nature cure quacks , certain members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up like a Hoover Deluxe.
” “ But once the American people find out what ’ s in this bill , they are not going to like it , ” he concluded .
“ They are not going to like it .
They are going to say what does this have to do with getting back to work and making people safe ?
”

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy slammed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s proposed $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill as “dead as fried chicken” in the Senate.
Appearing on Tuesday night’s “Hannity,” Kennedy said Pelosi had gone from “folly to farce” with all the spending proposals included in the HEROES Act introduced Tuesday, a spending package meant to address the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.
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“I don’t think any of us, not those of us in good faith, want to see permanent damage done to our economy,” Kennedy told Fox News host Sean Hannity. “That’s why I am so disappointed in speaker Pelosi’s bill. I think it will set us back. In my opinion, the speaker has moved from folly to farce, and when I saw it, it reminded me of that old Jack Nicholson line. ‘Go sell crazy somewhere else. We’re all stocked up here.'”
The Louisiana senator derided it as “not a serious or mature effort” that is as “dead as fried chicken in the Senate.” He added that it will suffer the same fate with the American people “once they find out what’s in it.”
“She knows that, and everybody that has a brain above a single cell organism knows that,” said Kennedy. “It’s just political pageantry and I’m just very disappointed.”
“Her bill would require us to borrow $3 trillion,” he said. “That’s three thousand billion dollars that our kids have got to pay back. Her bill would rewrite our immigration laws. Her bill would release many federal prisoners. Her bill represents a federal takeover of our state election systems. Her bill would turn over all of our public safety decisions or most of them, to OSHA.” (RELATED: Rush Limbaugh: Blue State Governors Want To ‘Wreck The Economy’ To Hurt Trump, And Make Red States Pay)
Kennedy said that Pelosi’s constituency, “the pronoun police, the nature cure quacks, certain members of the media” will “suck it up like a Hoover Deluxe.”
“But once the American people find out what’s in this bill, they are not going to like it,” he concluded. “They are not going to like it. They are going to say what does this have to do with getting back to work and making people safe?”


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--‘President Obama Is In The Middle Of This’: Rand Paul Weighs In On Michael Flynn Case

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that he believes former President Barack Obama likely gave the order to investigate Michael Flynn , the former national security adviser .
Paul spoke with Fox News host Martha MacCallum about Judge Emmet Sullivan ’ s decision to delay Flynn ’ s case after Attorney General William Barr called for it to be dismissed .
( RELATED : Critics Cheer Neighbor-Felon Who Cracked Rand Paul ’ s Ribs After Roberts Nixes His Question ) “ I think the government made a big mistake bringing these charges against General Flynn and we never should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and shouldn ’ t have been trying to entrap him into or create a crime , ” Paul began .
They never thought he committed any crime , they brought him in to try to create a crime .
What a terrible travesty of justice.
” Paul went on to say that he was working hard to make sure the federal government does not have the power to do that to anyone else .
“ Do you think that it is right to let the American people know who decided to unmask General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” MacCallum asked .
“ Absolutely .
And I don ’ t think anything like this could have happened without President Obama , ” Paul replied .
“ I completely believe that not only did he know , and others have already said that he knew about the conversation , he knew about trying to go after General Flynn and it was being directed from the White House , so I have every expectation that President Obama is in the middle of this.
” Paul went on to say that the sensitive nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him that Obama would have to at least know about it .
“ I really , strongly believe that President Obama gave specific and direct oversight and direct permission for this .
Think about it , ” he said , adding , “ The media have treated President Obama with kid gloves .
Someone needs to ask him directly ‘ Did you approve of Operation Crossfire Hurricane ?
’ I think the answer is yes .
”

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that he believes former President Barack Obama likely gave the order to investigate Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser.
Paul spoke with Fox News host Martha MacCallum about Judge Emmet Sullivan’s decision to delay Flynn’s case after Attorney General William Barr called for it to be dismissed. (RELATED: Critics Cheer Neighbor-Felon Who Cracked Rand Paul’s Ribs After Roberts Nixes His Question)
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“I think the government made a big mistake bringing these charges against General Flynn and we never should have been listening to his phone call and shouldn’t have been trying to entrap him into or create a crime,” Paul began. They never thought he committed any crime, they brought him in to try to create a crime. What a terrible travesty of justice.”
Paul went on to say that he was working hard to make sure the federal government does not have the power to do that to anyone else.
“Do you think that it is right to let the American people know who decided to unmask General Flynn from those phone call transcripts?” MacCallum asked.
“Absolutely. And I don’t think anything like this could have happened without President Obama,” Paul replied. “I completely believe that not only did he know, and others have already said that he knew about the conversation, he knew about trying to go after General Flynn and it was being directed from the White House, so I have every expectation that President Obama is in the middle of this.”
Paul went on to say that the sensitive nature of the investigation made it obvious to him that Obama would have to at least know about it.
“I really, strongly believe that President Obama gave specific and direct oversight and direct permission for this. Think about it,” he said, adding, “The media have treated President Obama with kid gloves. Someone needs to ask him directly ‘Did you approve of Operation Crossfire Hurricane?’ I think the answer is yes.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--These States Banned Religious Gatherings But Kept Liquor Stores Open

• States have banned religious gatherings due to the coronavirus but allow liquor stores to remain open .
• California , Alaska , Washington , Idaho , Montana , Minnesota , Illinois , New York , and Vermont prohibited in person religious gatherings as the coronavirus took hold of the United States .
• “ The Governor never restricted religious freedom or banned religious services , ” a spokeswoman for Democratic Vermont Gov .
Phil Scott told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
Several states banned religious gatherings due to the coronavirus but have allowed liquor stores to remain open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Washington , Idaho , Montana , Minnesota , Illinois , New York , and Vermont prohibited in person religious gatherings through stay-at-home orders implemented as the coronavirus took hold of the United States , data from the Pew Research Center shows .
Some of these states have since begun the process of reopening that loosens restrictions on religious gatherings .
But when governors initially banned religious gatherings , liquor stores remained opened in California , Alaska , Washington , Idaho , Montana , Minnesota , Illinois , New York , and Vermont .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fought against orders banning religious services .
In California , pastors announced Thursday that they will not wait for phase three of the state ’ s reopening plan but will open on May 31 , according to the San Bernardino County Sun .
The pastors ’ announcement followed a Tuesday ruling from a California judge saying that Newsom has the right to ban church assemblies during the pandemic .
Some religious leaders , like Republican Idaho state representative and senior pastor Tim Remington , say these orders violate First Amendment rights and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you understand that this is a gimmick ?
It ’ s a test , ” Remington said in an early April sermon .
“ I want to pass the test , so as for me and my house we ’ re going to serve the Lord.
” “ They ’ ve completely overstepped their bounds , ” California Pastor Tim Thompson told the Daily Caller News Foundation regarding decisions by the governors in these states to prohibit religious gatherings .
“ The governor should have no role.
” “ The idea of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was taught even as a child in public school system , ” Thompson said .
“ The whole purpose of separation of church and state is because we escaped tyranny .
We escaped a state run church .
And that was why we had the revolutionary war in the first place – escaping tyranny and religious persecution.
” “ The whole purpose the American experiment is to have religious liberty , ” he added .
“ And the whole idea of separation of church and state is that the state can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t tell the church what to do.
” Most of Washington ’ s alcohol sales are done in stores deemed essential for food , a spokeswoman for Democratic Washington Gov .
Jay Inslee , told the DCNF .
“ As you likely know , states across the U.S. had to put limits on all sorts of social and religious activities – including funerals and weddings out of concern for spreading the virus and getting people sick and potentially killing them , ” spokeswoman Tara Lee told the DCNF .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ done this.
” Lee noted that as of last week , Inslee opened up drive in religious services to help people “ worship while practicing physical distancing ” and that the state has offered accommodations for religious counseling since the beginning of the coronavirus stay-at-home orders .
Spokeswoman for Republican Idaho Gov .
Brad Little , Marissa Morrison Hyer , informed the DCNF that large gatherings continue to be restricted under the Governor ’ s reopening plan .
But under Stage 1 of the plan , religious gatherings will not be restricted and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they adhere to strict physical distancing , sanitation protocol , and any CDC guidance , ” Hyer noted .
“ Governor Little has heard from many , many Idahoans concerned about the limitations on their right to practice their faith , ” she added .
“ While social gatherings will continue to be limited throughout the four stages of reopening , it was important to the Governor to open up places of worship as early as responsibly possible , provided they follow strict physical distancing , sanitation protocol and other measures to minimize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Erin Loranger , press secretary to Democratic Montana Gov .
Steve Bullock , noted to the DCNF that under new coronavirus guidance , in person church services in Montana are operating at a reduced capacity in order to allow for social distancing between non-household members .
She did not respond to further request for comment regarding Bullock ’ s previous order allowing liquor stores to remain open while religious gatherings were banned .
Democratic Vermont Gov .
Phil Scott ’ s stay-at-home order did not explicitly address either liquor stores or religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue under certain precautions , communications director Rebecca Kelley told the DCNF .
She emphasized that “ subsequent guidance ” has allowed for both virtual and drive-up religious services .
Democratic California Gov .
Gavin Newsom , Republican Alaska Gov .
Mike Dunleavy , Democratic Minnesota Gov .
Tim Walz , Democratic Illinois Gov .
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B. Pritzker , and Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo did not yet respond to requests for comment from the DCNF .
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States have banned religious gatherings due to the coronavirus but allow liquor stores to remain open.
California, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Illinois, New York, and Vermont prohibited in person religious gatherings as the coronavirus took hold of the United States.
“The Governor never restricted religious freedom or banned religious services,” a spokeswoman for Democratic Vermont Gov. Phil Scott told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Several states banned religious gatherings due to the coronavirus but have allowed liquor stores to remain open.
Governors in California, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Illinois, New York, and Vermont prohibited in person religious gatherings through stay-at-home orders implemented as the coronavirus took hold of the United States, data from the Pew Research Center shows. Some of these states have since begun the process of reopening that loosens restrictions on religious gatherings.
But when governors initially banned religious gatherings, liquor stores remained opened in California, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, Illinois, New York, and Vermont.
Churchgoers in several of these states have fought against orders banning religious services. In California, pastors announced Thursday that they will not wait for phase three of the state’s reopening plan but will open on May 31, according to the San Bernardino County Sun.
The pastors’ announcement followed a Tuesday ruling from a California judge saying that Newsom has the right to ban church assemblies during the pandemic.
Some religious leaders, like Republican Idaho state representative and senior pastor Tim Remington, say these orders violate First Amendment rights and will continue to hold religious gatherings.
“Do you understand that this is a gimmick? It’s a test,” Remington said in an early April sermon. “I want to pass the test, so as for me and my house we’re going to serve the Lord.”
“They’ve completely overstepped their bounds,” California Pastor Tim Thompson told the Daily Caller News Foundation regarding decisions by the governors in these states to prohibit religious gatherings. “The governor should have no role.”
“The idea of separation of church and state is something I was taught even as a child in public school system,” Thompson said. “The whole purpose of separation of church and state is because we escaped tyranny. We escaped a state run church. And that was why we had the revolutionary war in the first place – escaping tyranny and religious persecution.”
“The whole purpose the American experiment is to have religious liberty,” he added. “And the whole idea of separation of church and state is that the state can’t run the church. The state can’t tell the church what to do.”
Washington
Most of Washington’s alcohol sales are done in stores deemed essential for food, a spokeswoman for Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, told the DCNF.
“As you likely know, states across the U.S. had to put limits on all sorts of social and religious activities – including funerals and weddings out of concern for spreading the virus and getting people sick and potentially killing them,” spokeswoman Tara Lee told the DCNF. “We are not the only state that has done this.”
Lee noted that as of last week, Inslee opened up drive in religious services to help people “worship while practicing physical distancing” and that the state has offered accommodations for religious counseling since the beginning of the coronavirus stay-at-home orders.
Idaho
Spokeswoman for Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little, Marissa Morrison Hyer, informed the DCNF that large gatherings continue to be restricted under the Governor’s reopening plan.
But under Stage 1 of the plan, religious gatherings will not be restricted and place of worship may open “if they adhere to strict physical distancing, sanitation protocol, and any CDC guidance,” Hyer noted.
“Governor Little has heard from many, many Idahoans concerned about the limitations on their right to practice their faith,” she added.
“While social gatherings will continue to be limited throughout the four stages of reopening, it was important to the Governor to open up places of worship as early as responsibly possible, provided they follow strict physical distancing, sanitation protocol and other measures to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmissions among patrons.”
Montana
Erin Loranger, press secretary to Democratic Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, noted to the DCNF that under new coronavirus guidance, in person church services in Montana are operating at a reduced capacity in order to allow for social distancing between non-household members.
She did not respond to further request for comment regarding Bullock’s previous order allowing liquor stores to remain open while religious gatherings were banned.
Vermont
Democratic Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s stay-at-home order did not explicitly address either liquor stores or religious services though it did allow retail operations to continue under certain precautions, communications director Rebecca Kelley told the DCNF.
She emphasized that “subsequent guidance” has allowed for both virtual and drive-up religious services.
“The Governor never restricted religious freedom or banned religious services,” Kelley added.
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democratic Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker, and Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo did not yet respond to requests for comment from the DCNF.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Here Are 5 Times Billionaire Elon Musk Openly Bucked Authorities And Sparked Outrage, All While Fuel

Here Are 5 Times Billionaire Elon Musk Openly Bucked Authorities And Sparked Outrage, All While Fueling Tesla’s Rise

• Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reopening his electric vehicle company ’ s massive California factory despite not getting the okay from county health officials , who tell reporters that they “ are addressing this matter.
” • Musk has a history of bucking the Security and Exchange Commission and raising the ire of NASA as the tech titan works to cover the country in electric vehicles .
• The Silicon Valley billionaire raised eyebrows when he smoked weed with comedian Joe Rogan , created legal problems for himself and Tesla when he called a cave diver a pedophile and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s brother .
Tech titan Elon Musk spent two months railing against officials who instituted a series of economic lockdowns to slow the coronavirus pandemic , and now he ’ s reopening his California Tesla plant despite pushback .
But it ’ s not the first time he ’ s courted controversy .
Musk kickstarted his anti-lockdown crusade with a March 6 tweet saying the “ coronavirus panic is dumb , ” prompting media personalities to accuse the Tesla CEO of being callous .
Doubling down on that approach , he then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” during an April 29 first quarter earnings call for the electric vehicle maker .
Musk ratcheted up his ire again in a tweet Saturday railing against Alameda County health officials , calling them “ unelected & ignorant ” for spoiling his plans to reopen Tesla ’ s Fremont , California plant .
( RELATED : Musk Rails Against California ’ s ‘ Ignorant ’ Health Officials , Says He ’ s Moving Tesla ’ s HQ To Texas ) He is restarting the Fremont plant despite lacking the authority , he told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promised in the tweet to “ be on the line ” with his workers and asked the authorities to arrest him and leave every one else alone .
Tesla reached the height of its pinnacle in January after netting a higher worth than Ford and GM .
Musk ’ s chaotic past two months are not an aberration .
Here are five times the wealthy contrarian either flouted the law or reportedly intimidated people who criticized his behavior .
Musk lashed out at local California officials Monday , saying he is preparing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County Public Health Department interim health officer Erica Pan said Friday that Tesla does not have the okay to reopen .
He also filed a lawsuit against the county for “ acting contrary to the Governor , the President , our Constitutional freedoms & just plain common sense !
” Neither Tesla nor Alameda County have responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment about the possibility of arrests , though county spokeswoman Neetu Balram said in a statement Tuesday that “ we are addressing this matter.
” Other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heads to prevail at some point .
“ I can ’ t stop him from breaking the health order , ” Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty told The Washington Post on Tuesday .
“ I don ’ t think that ’ s a good view for anybody — especially somebody that ’ s employing 10,000 of your constituents , ” he said of the possibility of arrests .
President Donald Trump is backing Musk and calling on California to allow Tesla to reopen the plant .
“ California should let Tesla & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It can be done Fast & Safely !
” Trump tweeted Tuesday as the company gears open to start producing more cars .
The president has also expressed a desire to ease up on economic lockdowns .
Musk told his Twitter followers in August 2018 that he secured “ funding ” to take Tesla private at $ 420 per share , far more than the company was worth at the time of the tweet .
His tweet followed a report suggesting Saudi Arabia became a major Tesla shareholder earlier in 2018 .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ donors to get the deal done .
( RELATED : Report On Epstein Breathes Life Into Claims Musk Tried To Get Saudis To Finance Tesla ) New York Times reporter James Stewart noted in a 2019 report that disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein once told him that he spoke to the Saudis about possibly investing in Tesla at the time .
Stewart cited a 2018 interview he had with Epstein , who committed suicide in 2019 after being arrested on multiple counts of sexual assault .
In October 2018 , Musk and Tesla agreed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commission probe into the issue without admitting or denying wrongdoing .
The plan called for their combined $ 40 million in penalties to be distributed to affected shareholders , the SEC said at the time .
Musk and the SEC have had an acrimonious relationship ever since .
“ Just want to [ sic ] that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible work .
And the name change is so on point !
” Musk wrote in a 2018 tweet less than a week after agreeing to pay the SEC fine .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of investors who frequently try to drive-down Tesla ’ s stock price .
Vernon Unsworth sued Musk for defamation in 2018 after the tech billionaire repeatedly accused the British cave diver of being a pedophile .
A judge rejected Musk ’ s claim that he was joking , noting that the mercurial entrepreneur ’ s claims could be interpreted as a factual statement by a reasonable observer .
Musk called Unsworth a “ pedo ” on social media in July of that year after the two got into a tit-for-tat after the divider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a flooded cave in Thailand .
Unsworth mocked the Tesla CEO for constructing a small submarine to help save the team .
Thailand ultimately used Navy SEALs to save the soccer team .
A jury eventually found in December 2019 that Elon Musk ’ s tweets do not meet the legal standard for defamation , a jury found .
Musk was not held liable for damages .
Musk smoked a marijuana cigarette with comedian Joe Rogan in 2018 while attempting to explain why he sometimes gets caught in Twitter battles with his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media behavior to concerns about artificial intelligence on “ The Joe Rogan Experience , ” a popular podcast that livestreams on YouTube .
“ You probably can ’ t because of stockholders , right ?
” Rogan asked while lighting up a cigarette he said was spliced with weed .
“ I mean , it ’ s legal right ?
” Musk said before accepting the cigarette .
Rogan replied : “ Totally legal.
” The interview took place in Los Angeles , where marijuana is legal .
The stunt created a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s biggest business ventures , SpaceX , which is responsible for transporting astronauts to the International Space Station .
NASA ordered an investigation into SpaceX ’ s culture and commitment to safety in September 2018 after Musk took the hit off Rogan ’ s joint .
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told WaPo at the time that the agency wants to reassure the public that transporting astronauts into space is safe .
“ If I see something that ’ s inappropriate , the key concern to me is what is the culture that led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in that , ” he said .
“ As an agency we ’ re not just leading ourselves , but our contractors , as well .
We need to show the American public that when we put an astronaut on a rocket , they ’ ll be safe.
” Roberto Escobar , brother and former accountant of the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar , said in July 2019 that Musk ripped off his idea for selling a commercial flamethrower .
He gave the well-heeled tech titan an ultimatum : Pay him $ 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lawsuit .
The blog post Roberto Escobar published announcing the news has since been taken down .
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made a deal with Roberto Escobar to launch the device under the Tesla umbrella , Roberto Escobar told reporters in July 2019 .
Musk was reportedly required to pay him 20 % of the profits in exchange .
“ Then he changed the name to ‘ Not a Flamethrower ’ to avoid any type of deal we had , ” Roberto Escobar told Digital Trends .
Musk introduced the $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can shoot a flame of no more than 5 feet , in 2018 after hinting at the product since 2017 .
The tech guru said he changed the name to “ Not a Flamethrower ” because customs agencies would prohibit him from shipping anything labeled “ flamethrower.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reopening his electric vehicle company’s massive California factory despite not getting the okay from county health officials, who tell reporters that they “are addressing this matter.”
Musk has a history of bucking the Security and Exchange Commission and raising the ire of NASA as the tech titan works to cover the country in electric vehicles.
The Silicon Valley billionaire raised eyebrows when he smoked weed with comedian Joe Rogan, created legal problems for himself and Tesla when he called a cave diver a pedophile and allegedly ripped off drug lord Puablo Escobar’s brother.
Tech titan Elon Musk spent two months railing against officials who instituted a series of economic lockdowns to slow the coronavirus pandemic, and now he’s reopening his California Tesla plant despite pushback. But it’s not the first time he’s courted controversy.
Musk kickstarted his anti-lockdown crusade with a March 6 tweet saying the “coronavirus panic is dumb,” prompting media personalities to accuse the Tesla CEO of being callous. Doubling down on that approach, he then called the government-imposed stay-at-home orders “fascist” during an April 29 first quarter earnings call for the electric vehicle maker.
Musk ratcheted up his ire again in a tweet Saturday railing against Alameda County health officials, calling them “unelected & ignorant” for spoiling his plans to reopen Tesla’s Fremont, California plant. (RELATED: Musk Rails Against California’s ‘Ignorant’ Health Officials, Says He’s Moving Tesla’s HQ To Texas)
He is restarting the Fremont plant despite lacking the authority, he told his Twitter followers Monday. Musk also promised in the tweet to “be on the line” with his workers and asked the authorities to arrest him and leave every one else alone. Tesla reached the height of its pinnacle in January after netting a higher worth than Ford and GM.
Musk’s chaotic past two months are not an aberration.
Here are five times the wealthy contrarian either flouted the law or reportedly intimidated people who criticized his behavior.
Reopening Tesla Amid California Lockdowns
Musk lashed out at local California officials Monday, saying he is preparing to relocate to Texas or Nevada after Alameda County Public Health Department interim health officer Erica Pan said Friday that Tesla does not have the okay to reopen. He also filed a lawsuit against the county for “acting contrary to the Governor, the President, our Constitutional freedoms & just plain common sense!”
Neither Tesla nor Alameda County have responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment about the possibility of arrests, though county spokeswoman Neetu Balram said in a statement Tuesday that “we are addressing this matter.” Other Alameda County officials say they expect cooler heads to prevail at some point.
“I can’t stop him from breaking the health order,” Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty told The Washington Post on Tuesday. “I don’t think that’s a good view for anybody — especially somebody that’s employing 10,000 of your constituents,” he said of the possibility of arrests.
President Donald Trump is backing Musk and calling on California to allow Tesla to reopen the plant. “California should let Tesla & @elonmusk open the plant, NOW. It can be done Fast & Safely!” Trump tweeted Tuesday as the company gears open to start producing more cars.
The president has also expressed a desire to ease up on economic lockdowns.
Running Afoul Of SEC Rules
Musk told his Twitter followers in August 2018 that he secured “funding” to take Tesla private at $420 per share, far more than the company was worth at the time of the tweet. His tweet followed a report suggesting Saudi Arabia became a major Tesla shareholder earlier in 2018.
The Tesla CEO reportedly solicited help from major donors to get the deal done. (RELATED: Report On Epstein Breathes Life Into Claims Musk Tried To Get Saudis To Finance Tesla)
New York Times reporter James Stewart noted in a 2019 report that disgraced billionaire Jeffrey Epstein once told him that he spoke to the Saudis about possibly investing in Tesla at the time. Stewart cited a 2018 interview he had with Epstein, who committed suicide in 2019 after being arrested on multiple counts of sexual assault.
Tesla denied Epstein advised Musk.
In October 2018, Musk and Tesla agreed to resolve a Security and Exchange and Commission probe into the issue without admitting or denying wrongdoing. The plan called for their combined $40 million in penalties to be distributed to affected shareholders, the SEC said at the time.
Musk and the SEC have had an acrimonious relationship ever since.
“Just want to [sic] that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible work. And the name change is so on point!” Musk wrote in a 2018 tweet less than a week after agreeing to pay the SEC fine.
He was perhaps referring to a slate of investors who frequently try to drive-down Tesla’s stock price.
Sued For Calling A Cave Diver A “Pedo”
Vernon Unsworth sued Musk for defamation in 2018 after the tech billionaire repeatedly accused the British cave diver of being a pedophile. A judge rejected Musk’s claim that he was joking, noting that the mercurial entrepreneur’s claims could be interpreted as a factual statement by a reasonable observer.
Musk called Unsworth a “pedo” on social media in July of that year after the two got into a tit-for-tat after the divider helped rescue a youth soccer team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand. Unsworth mocked the Tesla CEO for constructing a small submarine to help save the team. Thailand ultimately used Navy SEALs to save the soccer team.
A jury eventually found in December 2019 that Elon Musk’s tweets do not meet the legal standard for defamation, a jury found. Musk was not held liable for damages.
Musk Smokes Weed, Breaks The Internet
Musk smoked a marijuana cigarette with comedian Joe Rogan in 2018 while attempting to explain why he sometimes gets caught in Twitter battles with his critics. He discussed everything from his social media behavior to concerns about artificial intelligence on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” a popular podcast that livestreams on YouTube.
“You probably can’t because of stockholders, right?” Rogan asked while lighting up a cigarette he said was spliced with weed. “I mean, it’s legal right?” Musk said before accepting the cigarette.
Rogan replied: “Totally legal.” The interview took place in Los Angeles, where marijuana is legal.
The stunt created a significant headache for one of Musk’s biggest business ventures, SpaceX, which is responsible for transporting astronauts to the International Space Station. NASA ordered an investigation into SpaceX’s culture and commitment to safety in September 2018 after Musk took the hit off Rogan’s joint.
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told WaPo at the time that the agency wants to reassure the public that transporting astronauts into space is safe.
“If I see something that’s inappropriate, the key concern to me is what is the culture that led to that inappropriateness and is NASA involved in that,” he said. “As an agency we’re not just leading ourselves, but our contractors, as well. We need to show the American public that when we put an astronaut on a rocket, they’ll be safe.”
Allegedly Ripped Off Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Brother
Roberto Escobar, brother and former accountant of the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar, said in July 2019 that Musk ripped off his idea for selling a commercial flamethrower. He gave the well-heeled tech titan an ultimatum: Pay him $100 million for the idea or prepare for a lawsuit. The blog post Roberto Escobar published announcing the news has since been taken down.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO made a deal with Roberto Escobar to launch the device under the Tesla umbrella, Roberto Escobar told reporters in July 2019. Musk was reportedly required to pay him 20% of the profits in exchange.
“Then he changed the name to ‘Not a Flamethrower’ to avoid any type of deal we had,” Roberto Escobar told Digital Trends.
Musk introduced the $500 flamethrower, a glorified torch that can shoot a flame of no more than 5 feet, in 2018 after hinting at the product since 2017. The tech guru said he changed the name to “Not a Flamethrower” because customs agencies would prohibit him from shipping anything labeled “flamethrower.”
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thedailycaller--2020-05-13--‘More Off Base Than Your Average Epidemiologist’: Tucker Cites Dr. Fauci’s ‘Buffoon Level’ Mistakes,

‘More Off Base Than Your Average Epidemiologist’: Tucker Cites Dr. Fauci’s ‘Buffoon Level’ Mistakes, Questions ‘Powerful’ Role

Fox News host Tucker Carlson went through a laundry list of Dr. Anthony Fauci ’ s “ buffoon level ” mistakes during a lengthy Tuesday night “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” monologue .
Carlson cited mistake after mistake to make his case that Fauci has been “ more off base than your average epidemiologist , ” yet has become one of the most “ powerful people in the world.
” Carlson began with Fauci ’ s virtual Capitol Hill appearance Tuesday , during which he claimed that openings schools would be “ a very risky and indeed a dangerous prospect.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ colleges will be able to reopen only if there is a cure for this virus or a vaccine , ” Carlson said after playing a clip from Fauci ’ s Senate appearance .
“ In other words , no school until the coronavirus has been cured , stopped .
The problem is , there is currently no approved vaccine for any of the several coronaviruses out there .
We still don ’ t have one for SARS .
So that may never happen .
Once again it has never happened.
” Lamenting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ headline news for every media outlet , ” Carlson wondered how exactly he knows .
“ Is Tony Fauci right about the science ?
” he asked .
“ Do we have any particular reason to think he is right ?
” “ Right now there is an awful lot of evidence indicating that America should cautiously reopen , ” Carlson contended , disputing Fauci ’ s reasoning .
“ Sweden never shut down at all and it doesn ’ t appear much worse than the United States on average … The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much hysteria and finger-wagging from the press , and yet hospitalizations in the state of Georgia are lower than ever .
No one has explained why exactly schools specifically must remain closed.
” After playing a clip of Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul questioning Fauci , Carlson said , “ Senator Paul is onto something .
A lot of wrong predictions have come out of Washington on the question of the coronavirus and quite a few of them came directly from Dr. Fauci himself.
” Throughout the segment in various spots , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fauci insisting that Americans shouldn ’ t wear masks , that American ’ s shouldn ’ t have to worry about the virus in the first place and that Americans should never shake hands again .
( RELATED : Rush Limbaugh : Blue State Governors Want To ‘ Wreck The Economy ’ To Hurt Trump , And Make Red States Pay ) “ This is just buffoon level stuff at that point and we are not doing this to mock the guy , ” Carlson said .
“ I mean anybody who talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ television — we can tell you firsthand — is apt to say some stupid things .
The point is , is this the guy into whom we want to invest all of our trust ?
Is this the guy you want to chart the future of the country ?
Maybe not.
” Carlson pointed out that Fauci has never “ been elected to anything , ” yet has become “ one of the most powerful people in the world , ” with the media “ clamoring ” to give him “ even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he concluded .
“ Fauci , like every other human being , is flawed .
He says things that are wise .
He says things that are profoundly silly .
He is not , and no one is , the one person who should be in charge when it comes to making long term health recommendations .
This guy , Fauci , may be even more off base than your average epidemiologist .
Plenty of doctors , by the way , think it ’ s time for most even all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the end , no appointed doctor should make the call on what our federal policy is .
We elect leaders for that because we are supposed to be in charge of the country because it ’ s a democracy .
Remember , NBC ?
CNN ?
”

Fox News host Tucker Carlson went through a laundry list of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s “buffoon level” mistakes during a lengthy Tuesday night “Tucker Carlson Tonight” monologue.
Carlson cited mistake after mistake to make his case that Fauci has been “more off base than your average epidemiologist,” yet has become one of the most “powerful people in the world.”
WATCH:
Carlson began with Fauci’s virtual Capitol Hill appearance Tuesday, during which he claimed that openings schools would be “a very risky and indeed a dangerous prospect.”
“He implied that schools and colleges will be able to reopen only if there is a cure for this virus or a vaccine,” Carlson said after playing a clip from Fauci’s Senate appearance. “In other words, no school until the coronavirus has been cured, stopped. The problem is, there is currently no approved vaccine for any of the several coronaviruses out there. We still don’t have one for SARS. So that may never happen. Once again it has never happened.”
Lamenting the fact that Fauci’s recommendation became “headline news for every media outlet,” Carlson wondered how exactly he knows.
“Is Tony Fauci right about the science?” he asked. “Do we have any particular reason to think he is right?”
“Right now there is an awful lot of evidence indicating that America should cautiously reopen,” Carlson contended, disputing Fauci’s reasoning. “Sweden never shut down at all and it doesn’t appear much worse than the United States on average … The state of Georgia partially reopened weeks ago too much hysteria and finger-wagging from the press, and yet hospitalizations in the state of Georgia are lower than ever. No one has explained why exactly schools specifically must remain closed.”
After playing a clip of Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul questioning Fauci, Carlson said, “Senator Paul is onto something. A lot of wrong predictions have come out of Washington on the question of the coronavirus and quite a few of them came directly from Dr. Fauci himself.”
Throughout the segment in various spots, the Daily Caller cofounder played clips of Fauci insisting that Americans shouldn’t wear masks, that American’s shouldn’t have to worry about the virus in the first place and that Americans should never shake hands again. (RELATED: Rush Limbaugh: Blue State Governors Want To ‘Wreck The Economy’ To Hurt Trump, And Make Red States Pay)
“This is just buffoon level stuff at that point and we are not doing this to mock the guy,” Carlson said. “I mean anybody who talks as much as Anthony Fauci does on television — we can tell you firsthand — is apt to say some stupid things. The point is, is this the guy into whom we want to invest all of our trust? Is this the guy you want to chart the future of the country? Maybe not.”
Carlson pointed out that Fauci has never “been elected to anything,” yet has become “one of the most powerful people in the world,” with the media “clamoring” to give him “even more power.”
“That’s insanity,” he concluded. “Fauci, like every other human being, is flawed. He says things that are wise. He says things that are profoundly silly. He is not, and no one is, the one person who should be in charge when it comes to making long term health recommendations. This guy, Fauci, may be even more off base than your average epidemiologist. Plenty of doctors, by the way, think it’s time for most even all of the country to cautiously reopen … But in the end, no appointed doctor should make the call on what our federal policy is. We elect leaders for that because we are supposed to be in charge of the country because it’s a democracy. Remember, NBC? CNN?”


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Robert Pattinson On The Challenges Of Playing ‘Batman’

Robert Pattinson opened up about the challenges of playing the caped crusader in the highly-anticipated film “ The Batman.
” “ I think sometimes the downsides [ to playing Batman ] — which I ’ ve definitely thought about — the downsides kind of seem like upsides , ” the 34-year-old actor shared during his cover story for GQ in a piece published Tuesday , when asked why he wanted to play the iconic character .
( RELATED : Christian Bale Gets Robbed Of Best Actor Award At The Oscars For ‘ Vice ’ ) “ I kind of like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very , very , very well-done versions of the character which seem pretty definitive , but I was thinking that there are multiple definitive playings of the character , ” he added .
( RELATED : Miranda Lambert Opens Up About Her Love Life And Breaking Hearts ) Pattinson noted that all the different ways the character has been played and that even during the making of “ Batman and Robin ” in 1997 , “ George Clooney was saying that he was worried about the fact that it ’ s sort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ground you should cover with the character has been already covered.
” The actor , best known for his role in the “ Twilight ” franchise then noted how the caped crusader has been played so differently by many of Hollywood ’ s leading actors .
“ And then there ’ s Christian Bale , and Ben Affleck ’ s one , ” “ The Lighthouse ” star shared .
“ And then I was thinking , it ’ s fun when more and more ground has been covered .
Like , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve seen this sort of lighter version , you ’ ve seen a kind of jaded version , a kind of more animalistic version.
” “ And the puzzle of it becomes quite satisfying , to think : Where ’ s my opening , ” he added .
“ And also , do I have anything inside me which would work if I could do it ?
And then also , it ’ s a legacy part , right ?
I like that.
” Pattinson continued , while explaining the passion people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” has energized him to play the part .
“ There ’ s so few things in life where people passionately care about it before it ’ s even happened , ” the actor shared .
“ You can almost feel that pushback of anticipation , and so it kind of energizes you a little bit .
It ’ s different from when you ’ re doing a part and there ’ s a possibility that no one will even see it .
Right ?
In some ways it ’ s , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you a little kind of spicy .
”

Robert Pattinson opened up about the challenges of playing the caped crusader in the highly-anticipated film “The Batman.”
“I think sometimes the downsides [to playing Batman] — which I’ve definitely thought about — the downsides kind of seem like upsides,” the 34-year-old actor shared during his cover story for GQ in a piece published Tuesday, when asked why he wanted to play the iconic character. (RELATED: Christian Bale Gets Robbed Of Best Actor Award At The Oscars For ‘Vice’)
“I kind of like the fact that not only are there very, very, very well-done versions of the character which seem pretty definitive, but I was thinking that there are multiple definitive playings of the character,” he added.(RELATED: Miranda Lambert Opens Up About Her Love Life And Breaking Hearts)
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Pattinson noted that all the different ways the character has been played and that even during the making of “Batman and Robin” in 1997, “George Clooney was saying that he was worried about the fact that it’s sort of been done, that a lot of the ground you should cover with the character has been already covered.”
The actor, best known for his role in the “Twilight” franchise then noted how the caped crusader has been played so differently by many of Hollywood’s leading actors.
“And then there’s Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck’s one,” “The Lighthouse” star shared. “And then I was thinking, it’s fun when more and more ground has been covered. Like, where is the gap? You’ve seen this sort of lighter version, you’ve seen a kind of jaded version, a kind of more animalistic version.”
“And the puzzle of it becomes quite satisfying, to think: Where’s my opening,” he added. “And also, do I have anything inside me which would work if I could do it? And then also, it’s a legacy part, right? I like that.”
Pattinson continued, while explaining the passion people have shown just over who plays “Batman” has energized him to play the part.
“There’s so few things in life where people passionately care about it before it’s even happened,” the actor shared. “You can almost feel that pushback of anticipation, and so it kind of energizes you a little bit. It’s different from when you’re doing a part and there’s a possibility that no one will even see it. Right? In some ways it’s, I don’t know … It makes you a little kind of spicy.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--‘He Is Awake Guys!’: Broadway Star Nick Cordero’s Wife Reveals He Is Awake From Coma Following Coron

‘He Is Awake Guys!’: Broadway Star Nick Cordero’s Wife Reveals He Is Awake From Coma Following Coronavirus Complications

Broadway star Nick Cordero ’ s wife , Amanda Kloots , revealed Tuesday that her husband “ is awake ” from a medically induced coma following complications from the coronavirus .
“ Nick , Dada is awake , he is awake guys , ” Kloots shared in her Instagram story clip .
The comments were noted by NBC News .
“ I asked the doctor today , ‘ Can we say he ’ s awake ?
’ ” she added .
“ He is awake .
It ’ s just that Nick is so weak right now that even opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes out , like , all of his energy.
” ( RELATED : Broadway Star Nick Cordero ’ s Wife Says He Has Opened His Eyes During Coronavirus Health Update ) Kloots continued , “ He is extremely weak , so weak that he can ’ t close his mouth .
But he is following commands , which means mental status is coming back !
This is a long road , a very long road .
We are on our way , ” per the Hollywood Reporter .
( RELATED : REPORT : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coronavirus Fears ) It all comes a day after the star ’ s wife revealed that her husband had started to respond to commands after being sedated since April 1 to deal with issues related to fighting COVID-19 .
As previously reported , the Broadway star was put in a medically induced coma in a Los Angeles hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus at the end of March .
He was first diagnosed with pneumonia after having “ trouble breathing.
” Cordero took two tests which both came back negative for COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for the virus .
Two weeks later complications arose and he had to be put on a breathing machine .
His wife later revealed that being put on “ that machine on can cause some blood issues , and it did with his leg.
” Kloots shared , due to blood clots in his leg , “ it came down to a point where honestly where it was life or leg , and we had to choose life ” following the amputation of the star ’ s leg .
Cordero and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married , per the Daily Mail .
The two also have a 10-month old son .

Broadway star Nick Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, revealed Tuesday that her husband “is awake” from a medically induced coma following complications from the coronavirus.
“Nick, Dada is awake, he is awake guys,” Kloots shared in her Instagram story clip. The comments were noted by NBC News.
“I asked the doctor today, ‘Can we say he’s awake?’” she added. “He is awake. It’s just that Nick is so weak right now that even opening his eyes, closing his eyes, takes out, like, all of his energy.”(RELATED: Broadway Star Nick Cordero’s Wife Says He Has Opened His Eyes During Coronavirus Health Update)
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Kloots continued, “He is extremely weak, so weak that he can’t close his mouth. But he is following commands, which means mental status is coming back! This is a long road, a very long road. We are on our way,” per the Hollywood Reporter. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
It all comes a day after the star’s wife revealed that her husband had started to respond to commands after being sedated since April 1 to deal with issues related to fighting COVID-19.
Broadway star Nick Cordero has awoken from his coma. His wife Amanda Kloots shared on Instagram: “This is a long road, a very long road. We are on our way.”https://t.co/qddxUJXuQ0 — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) May 12, 2020
As previously reported, the Broadway star was put in a medically induced coma in a Los Angeles hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus at the end of March. He was first diagnosed with pneumonia after having “trouble breathing.”
Cordero took two tests which both came back negative for COVID-19, but on the third one he tested positive for the virus. Two weeks later complications arose and he had to be put on a breathing machine.
His wife later revealed that being put on “that machine on can cause some blood issues, and it did with his leg.”
Kloots shared, due to blood clots in his leg, “it came down to a point where honestly where it was life or leg, and we had to choose life” following the amputation of the star’s leg.
Cordero and Kloots started dating in 2014 and later married, per the Daily Mail. The two also have a 10-month old son.


thedailycaller--2020-05-14--Pastor Darrell Scott Has An EXCLUSIVE Message For Daily Caller Patriots

Pastor Darrell Scott , co-chair of Black Voices for Trump , sat down with the Daily Caller senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc for an exclusive interview .
After the interview , which you can watch here , Scott delivered an exclusive message to the Patriots .
Scott told Datoc why he decided to release a new book during the pandemic .
His latest book is called , “ Nothing to Lose : Unlikely Allies in the Struggle for a Better Black America , ” which details his experience of meeting President Donald Trump and gradually becoming a supporter during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what Black Voices for Trump is doing to activate voters heading into the general election in November .
He particularly stressed the work the Trump administration has done to lower black unemployment to historic lows prior to the coronavirus pandemic , and how he thinks the economy is primed for a quick rebound after all of the social distancing limitations are lifted .
Finally , Scott talked about how coronavirus has been an especially difficult challenge for religious groups to handle and how his church in Cleveland is dealing with virus .
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Pastor Darrell Scott, co-chair of Black Voices for Trump, sat down with the Daily Caller senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc for an exclusive interview.


thedailycaller--2020-05-14--Over 100 Released Rikers Inmates Already Arrested Again For New Crimes: Report

Over 100 inmates who were released from Rikers Island due to coronavirus concerns have been arrested again .
Police sources claim that released inmates have been responsible for 190 arrests since the pandemic hit .
Of the 1500 inmates released in March , 7 % have reoffended , according to a New York Post report .
Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ordered the release of the prisoners in late March after approximately 91 inmates out of every 1,000 tested positive for coronavirus , according to The Intercept .
Democratic New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio said that prisoners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that would make them more susceptible to coronavirus would be prioritized for release .
( RELATED : California Prison Inmates Caught Infecting Themselves With Coronavirus In Hopes Of Early Release ) Jerard Iamunno , an inmate with two felony convictions and 11 misdemeanor charges , was one of the prisoners rearrested after being released March 25 .
He allegedly robbed a man at knifepoint at an ATM in Harlem and was arrested Sunday night .
Iammuno is currently being held in jail on a $ 10,000 bail .
Around a quarter of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic , New York has seen a spike in robberies , the majority of which have occurred in Manhattan .
Records show that patrol area Manhattan South has seen a 70 % increase in burglaries , the largest spike in the area , the New York Post said .

Over 100 inmates who were released from Rikers Island due to coronavirus concerns have been arrested again.
Police sources claim that released inmates have been responsible for 190 arrests since the pandemic hit. Of the 1500 inmates released in March, 7% have reoffended, according to a New York Post report.
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the release of the prisoners in late March after approximately 91 inmates out of every 1,000 tested positive for coronavirus, according to The Intercept. Democratic New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio said that prisoners over 50 or with pre-existing health conditions that would make them more susceptible to coronavirus would be prioritized for release. (RELATED: California Prison Inmates Caught Infecting Themselves With Coronavirus In Hopes Of Early Release)
Shocked? Not me. They are criminals. It’s literally what they do. So stop letting them out!https://t.co/ii8S3X8y0J — Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) May 13, 2020
Jerard Iamunno, an inmate with two felony convictions and 11 misdemeanor charges, was one of the prisoners rearrested after being released March 25. He allegedly robbed a man at knifepoint at an ATM in Harlem and was arrested Sunday night. Iammuno is currently being held in jail on a $10,000 bail.
Around a quarter of the arrests were for burglary. Since the pandemic, New York has seen a spike in robberies, the majority of which have occurred in Manhattan. Records show that patrol area Manhattan South has seen a 70% increase in burglaries, the largest spike in the area, the New York Post said.


thedailycaller--2020-05-14--Melissa Etheridge Shares Heartbreaking News Of 21-Year-Old Son’s Death

Melissa Etheridge ’ s team shared heartbreaking news Wednesday that the singer ’ s 21-year-old son Beckett had died , with no other information .
“ We ’ re sad to inform you that Melissa ’ s son Beckett passed away and there will not be a Concerts From Home show today .
– # TeamME , ” a message on Twitter read from the 58-year-old singer .
The comments were noted by People magazine .
During the pandemic , Etheridge had been doing Facebook live concerts from her home .
( RELATED : Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Etheridge and her ex-partner , Julie Cypher , celebrated the arrival of Beckett .
The singer and Cypher also share a 23-year-old daughter Bailey .
Both were conceived via sperm donation from her good friend singer David Crosby .
( RELATED : Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90 ) “ There ’ s nothing like taking the responsibility or creating the responsibility of bringing a human being into this world and helping it in its first years , ” Etheridge previously shared with Parent magazine .
“ It doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or what you are to that person , ” she added .
“ It doesn ’ t matter at all .
It is the bond between you and the child.
” Shortly after news broke about Etheridge ’ s son ’ s death , celebs like Rosie O ’ Donnell and more reacted to it on social media .
“ All my love to Melissa Etheridge on the loss of her beautiful boy beckett … no words # onlylove , ” O ’ Donnell tweeted .
“ Can ’ t stop thinking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beckett , ” author/journalist Cathleen Falsani wrote .
“ I fondly remember meeting him + Bailey when they were littles running thru her kitchen one spring day years ago .
Please lift up the Cypher [ and ] Etheridge tribes—send light , peace at this terrible time .
”

Melissa Etheridge’s team shared heartbreaking news Wednesday that the singer’s 21-year-old son Beckett had died, with no other information.
“We’re sad to inform you that Melissa’s son Beckett passed away and there will not be a Concerts From Home show today. – #TeamME,” a message on Twitter read from the 58-year-old singer. The comments were noted by People magazine.
During the pandemic, Etheridge had been doing Facebook live concerts from her home. (RELATED: Hollywood Reacts To Death Of Legendary Actress Doris Day)
In 1998, Etheridge and her ex-partner, Julie Cypher, celebrated the arrival of Beckett. The singer and Cypher also share a 23-year-old daughter Bailey. Both were conceived via sperm donation from her good friend singer David Crosby. (RELATED: Legendary Comic Don Rickles Died At Age 90)
“There’s nothing like taking the responsibility or creating the responsibility of bringing a human being into this world and helping it in its first years,” Etheridge previously shared with Parent magazine.
“It doesn’t matter the equation that gets you there or what you are to that person,” she added. “It doesn’t matter at all. It is the bond between you and the child.”
Shortly after news broke about Etheridge’s son’s death, celebs like Rosie O’Donnell and more reacted to it on social media.
“All my love to Melissa Etheridge on the loss of her beautiful boy beckett … no words #onlylove,” O’Donnell tweeted.
all my love to melissa etheridge on the loss of her beautiful boy beckett … no words #onlylove — ROSIE (@Rosie) May 13, 2020
“Can’t stop thinking about dear @metheridge as she mourns precious Beckett,” author/journalist Cathleen Falsani wrote. “I fondly remember meeting him + Bailey when they were littles running thru her kitchen one spring day years ago. Please lift up the Cypher [and] Etheridge tribes—send light, peace at this terrible time.”
Can’t stop thinking about dear @metheridge as she mourns precious Beckett. I fondly remember meeting him + Bailey when they were littles running thru her kitchen one spring day years ago. Please lift up the Cypher & Etheridge tribes—send light, peace at this terrible time. — Cathleen ‘Stationary Pilgrim’ Falsani (@godgrrl) May 13, 2020


thedailycaller--2020-05-14--Flynn Judge Taps Retired Clinton-Appointee To Rebut DOJ’s Call For Dismissal

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan appointed a retired judge Wednesday to rebut the Justice Department ’ s request to dismiss the case against Michael Flynn .
Attorney General William Barr called for Flynn ’ s case to be dismissed after new evidence suggested that the retired general had been set up by the FBI — but instead of dismissing the case outright , Sullivan announced that he would open the door to hear outside arguments against doing so .
( RELATED : Biden Aide Unloads On ‘ Partisan , Rightwing Hack ’ Catherine Herridge For Reporting On Flynn ) Sullivan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retired Judge John Gleeson , who was appointed to serve in the Eastern District of New York by former President Bill Clinton in 1994 .
He resigned from the bench in 2016 and returned to private practice .
Sullivan ’ s order also directs Gleeson to determine whether or not Flynn might have committed perjury when he said under oath that he had lied to the FBI and should be held in contempt .
( RELATED : Obama Claims ‘ No Precedent ’ In Flynn Dismissal — There Is , And His Own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has already argued against dismissal in Flynn ’ s case , saying in a Monday editorial for the Washington Post that accepting Barr ’ s recommendation would damage the justice system .
“ Prosecutors deserve a ‘ presumption of regularity ’ — the benefit of the doubt that they are acting honestly and following the rules .
But when the facts suggest they have abused their power , that presumption fades .
If prosecutors attempt to dismiss a well-founded prosecution for impermissible or corrupt reasons , the people would be ill-served if a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Gleeson wrote .
“ The independence of the court protects us all when executive-branch decisions smack of impropriety ; it also protects the judiciary itself from becoming a party to corruption.
” Gleeson went on to claim that the entire record pertaining to Flynn ’ s case “ reeks of improper political influence , ” arguing that the recent release of transcripts and other documents had been allowed in pursuit of political ends rather than in the interest of justice .

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan appointed a retired judge Wednesday to rebut the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the case against Michael Flynn.
Attorney General William Barr called for Flynn’s case to be dismissed after new evidence suggested that the retired general had been set up by the FBI — but instead of dismissing the case outright, Sullivan announced that he would open the door to hear outside arguments against doing so. (RELATED: Biden Aide Unloads On ‘Partisan, Rightwing Hack’ Catherine Herridge For Reporting On Flynn)
Sullivan followed that announcement with an order appointing retired Judge John Gleeson, who was appointed to serve in the Eastern District of New York by former President Bill Clinton in 1994. He resigned from the bench in 2016 and returned to private practice.
BREAKING: Judge SULLIVAN has appointed retired judge to argue against the government’s motion to dismiss the charge against Flynn. pic.twitter.com/OUGyAbNcIB — Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) May 13, 2020
The judge in Flynn’s case just appointed a retired judge appointed by Bill Clinton to argue *against* dismissing the corrupt case against Flynn. Note that the motion to dismiss the case is unopposed by all parties to the case. Emmet G. Sullivan is as corrupt as Comey’s FBI. pic.twitter.com/sZ2X2FF0VP — Sean Davis (@seanmdav) May 13, 2020
Sullivan’s order also directs Gleeson to determine whether or not Flynn might have committed perjury when he said under oath that he had lied to the FBI and should be held in contempt. (RELATED: Obama Claims ‘No Precedent’ In Flynn Dismissal — There Is, And His Own AG Eric Holder Used It)
Good call by judge Sullivan. Flynn either lied to the FBI when he denied talking to Kislyak about sanctions, or he lied to the judge when he admitted he did. https://t.co/g8Km2v0KmH — Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1) May 13, 2020
Gleeson has already argued against dismissal in Flynn’s case, saying in a Monday editorial for the Washington Post that accepting Barr’s recommendation would damage the justice system.
“Prosecutors deserve a ‘presumption of regularity’ — the benefit of the doubt that they are acting honestly and following the rules. But when the facts suggest they have abused their power, that presumption fades. If prosecutors attempt to dismiss a well-founded prosecution for impermissible or corrupt reasons, the people would be ill-served if a court blindly approved their dismissal request,” Gleeson wrote. “The independence of the court protects us all when executive-branch decisions smack of impropriety; it also protects the judiciary itself from becoming a party to corruption.”
Gleeson went on to claim that the entire record pertaining to Flynn’s case “reeks of improper political influence,” arguing that the recent release of transcripts and other documents had been allowed in pursuit of political ends rather than in the interest of justice.


thedailycaller--2020-05-14--‘I Don’t Have Proof’: Whitmer Balks When Challenged By Reporter About Claim That Protests Are Spread

‘I Don’t Have Proof’: Whitmer Balks When Challenged By Reporter About Claim That Protests Are Spreading Coronavirus

Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer told a reporter that she doesn ’ t “ have proof ” that coronavirus is being spread in rural areas because of large gatherings of protesters in the state .
During an appearance on ABC ’ s “ The View ” earlier Wednesday , Whitmer said anti-lockdown protesters making a “ political statement ” return home and increase “ the risk of perpetuating the spread ” of the virus .
“ These protests , they do undermine the effort , and it ’ s very clearly a political statement that is playing out where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state , they are congregating , they ’ re not wearing masks , they are not staying six feet apart and then they go back home into communities and the risk of perpetuating the spread of COVID-19 is real , ” she said on “ The View.
” Whitmer was questioned later at a press conference about whether she has “ proof ” of the claim .
“ I don ’ t have proof , ” she responded .
“ I ’ m not following everyone home and taking their temperatures and watching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here ’ s what we know , when it comes to COVID-19 , the way that it spreads is person-to-person contact.
” “ It can stay in the air for a while , ” she continued , according to WSJM .
“ It is when you ’ re touching one another , and we saw a lot of that at these protests at the Capitol.
” Whitmer reportedly referred to a group that tracked cell phone data from protests , then tied it to “ hot spots in rural parts of Michigan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t “ know the group ” that produced it and “ can ’ t vouch ” for the data .
Nevertheless , she added that it “ would not be a surprising outcome if that were the case.
” Meanwhile , cell phone data reported by The New York Times showed 1 million Michigan residents began moving around the state after Whitmer extended her lockdown order May 1 .
( RELATED : ‘ Gretchen Whitmer Is A Ghoul ’ : Tucker Wonders Why ‘ People Rotting In Wheelchairs ’ Is Allowed But Abortion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlet 9 & 10 News posted part of the clip during a news segment covering the issue .

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told a reporter that she doesn’t “have proof” that coronavirus is being spread in rural areas because of large gatherings of protesters in the state.
During an appearance on ABC’s “The View” earlier Wednesday, Whitmer said anti-lockdown protesters making a “political statement” return home and increase “the risk of perpetuating the spread” of the virus.
“These protests, they do undermine the effort, and it’s very clearly a political statement that is playing out where people are coming together from across the state, they are congregating, they’re not wearing masks, they are not staying six feet apart and then they go back home into communities and the risk of perpetuating the spread of COVID-19 is real,” she said on “The View.”
Whitmer was questioned later at a press conference about whether she has “proof” of the claim.
“I don’t have proof,” she responded. “I’m not following everyone home and taking their temperatures and watching their lives for two weeks, but here’s what we know, when it comes to COVID-19, the way that it spreads is person-to-person contact.”
“It can stay in the air for a while,” she continued, according to WSJM. “It is when you’re touching one another, and we saw a lot of that at these protests at the Capitol.”
Whitmer reportedly referred to a group that tracked cell phone data from protests, then tied it to “hot spots in rural parts of Michigan,” but also said she doesn’t “know the group” that produced it and “can’t vouch” for the data. Nevertheless, she added that it “would not be a surprising outcome if that were the case.”
Meanwhile, cell phone data reported by The New York Times showed 1 million Michigan residents began moving around the state after Whitmer extended her lockdown order May 1. (RELATED: ‘Gretchen Whitmer Is A Ghoul’: Tucker Wonders Why ‘People Rotting In Wheelchairs’ Is Allowed But Abortion Is ‘Essential’)
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thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Mary-Kate Olsen Files For Divorce From Olivier Sarkozy After 5 Years

Mary-Kate Olsen wants a divorce from husband Olivier Sarkozy after 5 years of marriage and has filed an emergency court order to make that happen .
Multiple outlets have reported the 33-year-old actress filed paperwork April 17 to end her marriage to the French banker , but due to the pandemic was told nothing but emergency orders could be filled , according to E !
News in a piece published Wednesday .
In the emergency order , she requested the divorce and that their prenup agreement be enforced .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) In documents obtained by TMZ , the “ Full-House ” actress said she can ’ t meet a deadline of May 18 set by her husband ’ s attorney to get her stuff out of their New York City apartment due to coronavirus restrictions and has asked for them to give her to the end of May .
According to the report : Mary-Kate says the only way she can protect her property is if she ’ s to file a divorce petition .
That would trigger an automatic court order preventing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The actress also said that her husband allegedly terminated their lease without her knowledge and is now trying to force her out .
The French banker and Mary-Kate first sparked dating rumors in 2012 .
They would later tie the knot in November 2015 at an intimate ceremony in Manhattan .

Mary-Kate Olsen wants a divorce from husband Olivier Sarkozy after 5 years of marriage and has filed an emergency court order to make that happen.
Multiple outlets have reported the 33-year-old actress filed paperwork April 17 to end her marriage to the French banker, but due to the pandemic was told nothing but emergency orders could be filled, according to E! News in a piece published Wednesday. In the emergency order, she requested the divorce and that their prenup agreement be enforced. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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In documents obtained by TMZ, the “Full-House” actress said she can’t meet a deadline of May 18 set by her husband’s attorney to get her stuff out of their New York City apartment due to coronavirus restrictions and has asked for them to give her to the end of May.
According to the report:
Mary-Kate says the only way she can protect her property is if she’s to file a divorce petition. That would trigger an automatic court order preventing him from disposing of her property.
The actress also said that her husband allegedly terminated their lease without her knowledge and is now trying to force her out.
The French banker and Mary-Kate first sparked dating rumors in 2012. They would later tie the knot in November 2015 at an intimate ceremony in Manhattan.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--‘Love And Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Star Used $2 Million PPP Loan To Buy Diamond Jewelry And A Rolex, Feds C

‘Love And Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Star Used $2 Million PPP Loan To Buy Diamond Jewelry And A Rolex, Feds Claim

Reality star Maurice Fayne , also known as Arkansas Mo , was arrested Wednesday on federal bank fraud charges after abusing his Payroll Protection Program ( PPP ) loan .
Fayne reportedly used the $ 2 million loan he was given to buy a rolex and diamond jewelry , according to a report published by the Daily Beast .
Fayne “ allegedly stole money meant to assist hard-hit employees and businesses during these difficult times , and instead greedily used the money to bankroll his lavish purchases of jewelry and other personal items , ” according to Assistant Attorney General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the PPP was launched on April 3 as part of the $ 2.2 trillion CARES Act .
The program was designed to give loans to small businesses to help lessen the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
The funds reportedly ran out after less than two weeks .
( RELATED : Los Angeles Lakers Received $ 4.6 Million From Federal Relief Program During Coronavirus Pandemic , Returned It ) Fayne applied for a PPP loan through his trucking company Flame Trucking .
He asked for a $ 3,725,500 loan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had on his payroll , court documents obtained by the Daily Beast showed .
Instead , Fayne used the roughly $ 2 million loan he received to buy a Rolex watch , a 7.73 carat diamond ring and a diamond bracelet , federal authorities alleged .
“ At a time when small businesses are struggling for survival , we can not tolerate anyone driven by personal greed , who misdirects federal emergency assistance earmarked for keeping businesses afloat , ” FBI Atlanta Special Agent Chris Hacker said .

Reality star Maurice Fayne, also known as Arkansas Mo, was arrested Wednesday on federal bank fraud charges after abusing his Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan.
Fayne reportedly used the $2 million loan he was given to buy a rolex and diamond jewelry, according to a report published by the Daily Beast.
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Maurice Fayne was arrested on charges of federal bank fraud after allegedly stealing money from a government program designed to help small struggling businesses during the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/2SE7XKaLAC — The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 13, 2020
Fayne “allegedly stole money meant to assist hard-hit employees and businesses during these difficult times, and instead greedily used the money to bankroll his lavish purchases of jewelry and other personal items,” according to Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski.
As previously reported, the PPP was launched on April 3 as part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act. The program was designed to give loans to small businesses to help lessen the economic burden caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The funds reportedly ran out after less than two weeks. (RELATED: Los Angeles Lakers Received $4.6 Million From Federal Relief Program During Coronavirus Pandemic, Returned It)
Fayne applied for a PPP loan through his trucking company Flame Trucking. He asked for a $3,725,500 loan to pay the 107 employees he claimed he had on his payroll, court documents obtained by the Daily Beast showed.
Instead, Fayne used the roughly $2 million loan he received to buy a Rolex watch, a 7.73 carat diamond ring and a diamond bracelet, federal authorities alleged.
“At a time when small businesses are struggling for survival, we cannot tolerate anyone driven by personal greed, who misdirects federal emergency assistance earmarked for keeping businesses afloat,” FBI Atlanta Special Agent Chris Hacker said.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Venezuelan Oil Company Files $15 Million Lawsuit Against Former GOP Congressman’s Consulting Firm

The U.S. subsidiary of Venezuela ’ s state-run oil company , Petróleos de Venezuela , S.A. ( PDVSA ) , filed a $ 15 million lawsuit against former Republican Florida Rep. David Rivera ’ s consulting firm , the New York Times reported .
Facing sanctions from the United States and severe financial hardships , PDVSA ’ s U.S. subsidiary , PDV USA , hired Rivera ’ s firm , Interamerican Consulting , for help improving their relationship with American policymakers , according to the New York Times .
To improve their situation , PDV USA entered into a consulting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 50 million over a period of three months for “ strategic consulting services ” to develop “ a strategic plan to improve PDVSA ’ s reputation and standing among , and build relationships with , policy makers , opinion leaders , public officials , and targeted stakeholders , ” according to the complaint filed Wednesday .
The suit alleges that the former Rivera ’ s firm “ provided just two reports , totaling no more than five pages.
” Interamerican “ performed no meaningful services , ” and despite paying $ 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million , PDV USA “ received no evidence that any services were ever performed ” on their behalf .
The oil company is seeking to recover $ 15 million along with “ other compensatory damages.
” At the time Rivera ’ s firm allegedly began working with them , both PDVSA and PDV USA were under the control of President Nicolás Maduro , but after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions , PDV USA and other American assets fell under the control of Juan Guaidó , the opposition leader recognized by the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New York Times noted .
When contacted about the lawsuit , the former congressman told the Times to “ ask the Citgo 6 , ” a group of American oil executives who have been imprisoned in Venezuela since 2017 .
The Times claimed that Rivera seemed to suggest that he was working with the opposition , but said they could not immediately confirm that .
PDV USA ’ s law firm , Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP , has not responded to a request for comment .

The U.S. subsidiary of Venezuela’s state-run oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), filed a $15 million lawsuit against former Republican Florida Rep. David Rivera’s consulting firm, the New York Times reported.
Facing sanctions from the United States and severe financial hardships, PDVSA’s U.S. subsidiary, PDV USA, hired Rivera’s firm, Interamerican Consulting, for help improving their relationship with American policymakers, according to the New York Times.
To improve their situation, PDV USA entered into a consulting agreement in which Interamerican would be paid $50 million over a period of three months for “strategic consulting services” to develop “a strategic plan to improve PDVSA’s reputation and standing among, and build relationships with, policy makers, opinion leaders, public officials, and targeted stakeholders,” according to the complaint filed Wednesday.
The suit alleges that the former Rivera’s firm “provided just two reports, totaling no more than five pages.” Interamerican “performed no meaningful services,” and despite paying $15 million of the agreed upon $50 million, PDV USA “received no evidence that any services were ever performed” on their behalf. The oil company is seeking to recover $15 million along with “other compensatory damages.”
At the time Rivera’s firm allegedly began working with them, both PDVSA and PDV USA were under the control of President Nicolás Maduro, but after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions, PDV USA and other American assets fell under the control of Juan Guaidó, the opposition leader recognized by the United States as Venezuela’s rightful president, the New York Times noted.
When contacted about the lawsuit, the former congressman told the Times to “ask the Citgo 6,” a group of American oil executives who have been imprisoned in Venezuela since 2017. The Times claimed that Rivera seemed to suggest that he was working with the opposition, but said they could not immediately confirm that.
PDV USA’s law firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, has not responded to a request for comment.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--EXCLUSIVE: Rand Paul Thinks FISA Abuse Against Trump Campaign Was Done With Obama’s ‘Explicit Permis

EXCLUSIVE: Rand Paul Thinks FISA Abuse Against Trump Campaign Was Done With Obama’s ‘Explicit Permission’

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul joined the Daily Caller ’ s Stephanie Hamill to discuss Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ( FISA ) abuse against the Trump campaign and the amendment he introduced to the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020 .
“ I think that the operation ‘ Crossfire Hurricane , ’ where they went after and used this dossier to go to the FISA court to investigate and do wiretaps on Carter Page , who had been part of Trump ’ s campaign , I think that was done with President Obama ’ s explicit permission , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sen. Rand Paul Explains What Really Happened During His Exhange With Dr .
Fauci . )
Paul ’ s says his amendment will help protect the privacy of Americans .
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Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul joined the Daily Caller’s Stephanie Hamill to discuss Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) abuse against the Trump campaign and the amendment he introduced to the USA FREEDOM Reauthorization Act of 2020.
“I think that the operation ‘Crossfire Hurricane,’ where they went after and used this dossier to go to the FISA court to investigate and do wiretaps on Carter Page, who had been part of Trump’s campaign, I think that was done with President Obama’s explicit permission,” said Paul. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rand Paul Explains What Really Happened During His Exhange With Dr. Fauci.)
Paul’s says his amendment will help protect the privacy of Americans.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor Evers’ Stay At Home Order, Will The Badgers Play Footb

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor Evers’ Stay At Home Order, Will The Badgers Play Football?

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state ’ s stay at home order , and that ’ s great news for football fans .
According to Molly Beck , Governor Tony Evers ’ order was struck down by a 4-3 decision from the court .
Obviously , there ’ s a lot going on here , but the biggest question for a lot of my family and friends back home is whether or not this means football will happen in the fall .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interesting situation .
Earlier today , I wrote that the Badgers are expected to be an 11 win football team in the fall .
That ’ d likely put them in the playoff with a B1G championship win .
Hours later , the state ’ s Supreme Court rules that the order has to go .
You tell me .
Did the King in the North strike again ?
Now , to the main issue .
Does this mean the Badgers will play football in the fall ?
No , it doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision that ’ ll still be left up to the university and conference .
However , this is a great sign .
By letting people get on the move , it means life will start returning to normal .
All the way around , I can promise you people back home are very happy .
Let ’ s not forget this is the same state where two police officers went viral for interrogating a woman for allowing her child to play with a friend .
At the very least , it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Badgers to play football in the fall , but we still have a long way to go .

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has struck down the state’s stay at home order, and that’s great news for football fans.
According to Molly Beck, Governor Tony Evers’ order was struck down by a 4-3 decision from the court.
BREAKING: Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down Gov. Tony Evers’ order to stay home in a 4-3 decision. — Molly Beck (@MollyBeck) May 13, 2020
The court is controlled by conservatives 5-2. This decision was written by 4 conservative justices: Chief Justice Patience Roggensack, Rebecca Bradley, Daniel Kelly & Annette Ziegler. — Molly Beck (@MollyBeck) May 13, 2020
The court’s fifth conservative, Brian Hagedorn, wrote a dissent joined by the court’s two liberals, Ann Walsh Bradley and Rebecca Dallet. Hagedorn worked as chief legal counsel for former Gov. Scott Walker. — Molly Beck (@MollyBeck) May 13, 2020
The majority opinion says the governor’s order to stay home should have been issued a rule instead of an order. Now, Republicans who control the Legislature and the Democratic governor must agree on a plan moving forward. Agreement is not a dynamic they find often. — Molly Beck (@MollyBeck) May 13, 2020
Obviously, there’s a lot going on here, but the biggest question for a lot of my family and friends back home is whether or not this means football will happen in the fall. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Here’s the interesting situation. Earlier today, I wrote that the Badgers are expected to be an 11 win football team in the fall. That’d likely put them in the playoff with a B1G championship win.
Hours later, the state’s Supreme Court rules that the order has to go. You tell me. Did the King in the North strike again?
Never forget who is the true King in the North when it comes to college football. pic.twitter.com/vtbKyAPdYe — David Hookstead (@dhookstead) August 10, 2019
Now, to the main issue. Does this mean the Badgers will play football in the fall? No, it doesn’t. That’s a decision that’ll still be left up to the university and conference.
However, this is a great sign. By letting people get on the move, it means life will start returning to normal.
All the way around, I can promise you people back home are very happy. Let’s not forget this is the same state where two police officers went viral for interrogating a woman for allowing her child to play with a friend.
At the very least, it’s a step in the right direction for the Badgers to play football in the fall, but we still have a long way to go.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--WATCH: Fresno City Council President Gets Into Scuffle With Activist For Protesting Shelter-In-Place

WATCH: Fresno City Council President Gets Into Scuffle With Activist For Protesting Shelter-In-Place Order Outside His Home

Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias was issued 3 citations for misdemeanor battery after a group of conservative activists confronted him outside his apartment on Tuesday protesting the city ’ s shelter-in-place order .
according to Fox26 News .
A group of protesters belonging to the activist organization “ Frontline America ” can be seen on camera walking up to Arias ’ s door to confront him on Fresno ’ s shelter-in-place requirements .
Shortly after opening the door , Arias hits one protester ’ s camera equipment before attempting to push him down the apartment complex stairs .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouted conservative activist Ben Bergquam as Arias pushes him away from his apartment door .
“ You are destroying business , and people ’ s lives.
” ( RELATED : Protest Showdowns : Anti-Lockdown Protesters Carry Guns In Pennsylvania , Kansas City Counter-Protesters Block Traffic ) Fresno Police arrived to the scene after Arias called 9-1-1 to report the protesters for not leaving the gated apartment complex , Fox26 News reported .
Arias was later given three counts of misdemeanor battery but was let go at the scene .
No charges have yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do in this situation if our kids were just a few feet away while a mob of grown men approached our front door ?
” Arias told the local news outlet .
“ The leaders of this group are self-proclaimed white nationalists , known to be armed , and have previously made threats against me .
Keeping my family safe is priority number one , and this group intended to intimidate , not dialogue.
” “ He could ’ ve just closed the door .
He could have said no comment , closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you .
But for him to come out and grab us , that shocked me first , ” said Bergquam .
According to county data , Fresno county has 984 cases of the coronavirus and 10 deaths from the disease .
The shelter-in-place executive order went into effect back on March 12 , and is now in it ’ s phase 2 , which allows curbside retail along with essential activity .

Fresno City Council President Miguel Arias was issued 3 citations for misdemeanor battery after a group of conservative activists confronted him outside his apartment Tuesday while protesting the city’s shelter-in-place order, according to Fox26 News.
A group of protesters belonging to the activist organization “Frontline America” can be seen on camera walking up to Arias’ door to confront him on Fresno’s shelter-in-place requirements. Shortly after opening the door, Arias hits one protester’s camera equipment before attempting to push him down the apartment complex stairs.
“You’re destroying businesses,” shouted conservative activist Ben Bergquam as Arias pushed him away from his apartment door. “You are destroying business, and people’s lives.” (RELATED: Protest Showdowns: Anti-Lockdown Protesters Carry Guns In Pennsylvania, Kansas City Counter-Protesters Block Traffic)
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Here’s another angle. The Fresno City Council President is now facing charges. https://t.co/l3FhuUdIwn — Veronica Miracle (@ABC7Veronica) May 13, 2020
Fresno Police arrived to the scene after Arias called 9-1-1 to report the protesters for not leaving the gated apartment complex, Fox26 News reported. Arias was later given three counts of misdemeanor battery but was let go at the scene. No charges have yet been filed.
“What would anyone do in this situation if our kids were just a few feet away while a mob of grown men approached our front door?” Arias told the local news outlet. “The leaders of this group are self-proclaimed white nationalists, known to be armed, and have previously made threats against me. Keeping my family safe is priority number one, and this group intended to intimidate, not dialogue.”
“He could’ve just closed the door. He could have said no comment, closed the door. Nothing to say to you. But for him to come out and grab us, that shocked me first,” said Bergquam.
According to county data, Fresno county has 984 cases of the coronavirus and 10 deaths from the disease. The shelter-in-place executive order went into effect back on March 12, and is now in it’s phase 2, which allows curbside retail along with essential activity.


thedailycaller--2020-05-13--Superstar Rapper Boosie Badazz Brags About Allegedly Paying For Sex For 14-Year-Old Son

Superstar rapper Boosie Badazz has reportedly bragged about allegedly paying for sex for his 14-year-old son .
“ Hell yeah , I got my f–king son d–k sucked , ” the 37-year-old rapper , whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr. , reportedly shared during an Instagram Live story .
The piece was noted by the New York Post in a piece published Wednesday .
( RELATED : Rapper T.I .
Throws Shade At Travis Scott Over Super Bowl LIII Performance ) “ I ’ m training them boys right , ” he added in the clip .
“ Ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of them , ask my son .
Yeah , when they was 12 , 13 , they got [ oral sex ] .
.
.
That ’ s how it ’ s supposed to be.
” ( RELATED : Melania ’ s Spokeswoman Calls Out T.I .
Over ‘ Disrespectful And Disgusting ’ Video Depicting First Lady As Exotic Dancer ) It comes after the Louisiana-based rapper , with eight kids , has made other comments that have had some calling for his kids to be removed from him , citing alleged sex @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , the rapper posted a message to his son , Torrence , on his 14th birthday that read , “ got a bag for you n a bad bitch to give u some h–d.
” According to the report : In Louisiana , it is illegal to solicit sex workers , and for anyone over the age of 17 to engage in sex , including oral sex , with anyone under that age .
But Boosie , who referred to the sex workers he hired as “ super grown , ” seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They should call CPS on this foolish man , ” wrote one Twitter user in the comments .
It all comes after the “ Set It Off ” rapper made headlines earlier this year when he called out Dwayne Wade , in an expletive-laced rant , over the star ’ s 12-year-old daughter , Zaya , who is transgender .
“ Don ’ t cut his d–k off , bruh , ” Boosie told Wade in a video posted on Instagram .
“ You ’ ve gone too f–king far.
” Hatch previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before being released in 2014 .

Superstar rapper Boosie Badazz has reportedly bragged about allegedly paying for sex for his 14-year-old son.
“Hell yeah, I got my f–king son d–k sucked,” the 37-year-old rapper, whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr., reportedly shared during an Instagram Live story. The piece was noted by the New York Post in a piece published Wednesday .(RELATED: Rapper T.I. Throws Shade At Travis Scott Over Super Bowl LIII Performance)
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“I’m training them boys right,” he added in the clip. “Ask any of my nephews, ask any of them, ask my son. Yeah, when they was 12, 13, they got [oral sex] . . . That’s how it’s supposed to be.” (RELATED: Melania’s Spokeswoman Calls Out T.I. Over ‘Disrespectful And Disgusting’ Video Depicting First Lady As Exotic Dancer)
It comes after the Louisiana-based rapper, with eight kids, has made other comments that have had some calling for his kids to be removed from him, citing alleged sex abuse, per the outlet.
In 2017, the rapper posted a message to his son, Torrence, on his 14th birthday that read, “got a bag for you n a bad bitch to give u some h–d.”
According to the report:
In Louisiana, it is illegal to solicit sex workers, and for anyone over the age of 17 to engage in sex, including oral sex, with anyone under that age. But Boosie, who referred to the sex workers he hired as “super grown,” seems to admit to these crimes. “They should call CPS on this foolish man,” wrote one Twitter user in the comments.
It all comes after the “Set It Off” rapper made headlines earlier this year when he called out Dwayne Wade, in an expletive-laced rant, over the star’s 12-year-old daughter, Zaya, who is transgender.
“Don’t cut his d–k off, bruh,” Boosie told Wade in a video posted on Instagram. “You’ve gone too f–king far.”
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Hatch previously spend time in prison for drug charges before being released in 2014.