thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Jennifer Lawrence Reveals She Voted Republican Until Trump ‘Changed Everything’

Actress Jennifer Lawrence claimed she used to vote Republican until President Donald Trump was elected .
Lawrence revealed she grew up in a Republican household , but has since changed her “ politics based on the things [ she has ] learned ” on Wednesday ’ s podcast episode of “ Absolutely Not.
” “ My first time voting , I voted for John McCain , ” Lawrence revealed .
“ I was a little Republican.
” “ When Donald Trump got elected , that just changed everything , ” she said .
“ This is an impeached president whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemn white supremacy , and it feels like there has been a line drawn in the sand.
” ( RELATED : Check Out The Best Photos Of Jennifer Lawrence On The Internet ) “ I don ’ t want to support a president who supports white supremacists , ” she reportedly added .
President Trump most recently denounced white supremacy during an interview with Sean Hannity at the beginning of October .
“ Let me be clear again : I condemn the KKK , ” Trump said , according to NPR .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condemn the Proud Boys .
I don ’ t know much about the Proud Boys , almost nothing , but I condemn that.
” Lawrence has previously criticized President Trump in an interview with USA Today back in 2018 .
The actress claimed President Trump reminded her of all the men she ’ d met working in Hollywood .
“ I was just kind of flailing because I just know that guy , ” she told the outlet .
“ I ’ ve seen that guy a million times .
… I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to point at you and be like , ‘ I ’ m going to make you rich.
’ And he ’ s lying .
”

Actress Jennifer Lawrence claimed she used to vote Republican until President Donald Trump was elected.
Lawrence revealed she grew up in a Republican household, but has since changed her “politics based on the things [she has] learned” on Wednesday’s podcast episode of “Absolutely Not.”
Jennifer Lawrence Says She ‘Was a Little Republican’ Before Trump: ‘I Voted for John McCain’ https://t.co/8HaowI66pP — People (@people) October 21, 2020
“My first time voting, I voted for John McCain,” Lawrence revealed. “I was a little Republican.”
“When Donald Trump got elected, that just changed everything,” she said. “This is an impeached president whose broken many laws and has refused to condemn white supremacy, and it feels like there has been a line drawn in the sand.” (RELATED: Check Out The Best Photos Of Jennifer Lawrence On The Internet)
“I don’t want to support a president who supports white supremacists,” she reportedly added.
President Trump most recently denounced white supremacy during an interview with Sean Hannity at the beginning of October.
“Let me be clear again: I condemn the KKK,” Trump said, according to NPR. “I condemn all white supremacists. I condemn the Proud Boys. I don’t know much about the Proud Boys, almost nothing, but I condemn that.”
Lawrence has previously criticized President Trump in an interview with USA Today back in 2018. The actress claimed President Trump reminded her of all the men she’d met working in Hollywood.
“I was just kind of flailing because I just know that guy,” she told the outlet. “I’ve seen that guy a million times. … I’ve met the dude that’s going to point at you and be like, ‘I’m going to make you rich.’ And he’s lying.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Lincoln Project Appears To Have Helped Iranian Disinformation Effort Go Viral

The Lincoln Project , an anti-Trump political group , appears to have helped an Iranian disinformation effort go viral .
Federal authorities concluded that Iran was behind a string of threatening emails targeting Democratic voters in swing states , The Washington Post reported Wednesday .
The email senders claimed to be members of the Proud Boys , a fringe right-wing group .
Director of National Intelligence Dan Ratcliffe confirmed the Iranian efforts during a press conference Wednesday evening .
( RELATED : ‘ Wiser Than Most ’ : Iranian State Media Love Hyping Bernie Sanders ) Ratcliffe told reporters that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoofed emails designed to intimidate voters , incite social unrest , and damage President Trump .
You may have seen some reporting on this in the last 24 hours or you may have even been one of the recipients of those emails.
” The Lincoln Project helped the Iranian misinformation go viral on social media , garnering more than 12,000 retweets by amplifying the false claim that the Proud Boys were trying to intimidate Democratic voters .
“ The Proud Boys are attempting to scare voters away from the polls .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jail and a blatant attempt to prevent people from voting .
Let ’ s find them and make them famous , ” the Lincoln Project tweet said .
The political group , which was founded by anti-Trump Republican consultants , deleted the tweet Wednesday night .
Iran has previously been caught running anti-Trump influence campaigns .
Iran used hundreds of fake Facebook and Twitter accounts to run an anti-Trump , pro-Bernie Sanders propaganda effort , the two companies announced in August 2018 .
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The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump political group, appears to have helped an Iranian disinformation effort go viral.
Federal authorities concluded that Iran was behind a string of threatening emails targeting Democratic voters in swing states, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. The email senders claimed to be members of the Proud Boys, a fringe right-wing group.
Director of National Intelligence Dan Ratcliffe confirmed the Iranian efforts during a press conference Wednesday evening. (RELATED: ‘Wiser Than Most’: Iranian State Media Love Hyping Bernie Sanders)
Ratcliffe told reporters that “we have already seen Iran sending spoofed emails designed to intimidate voters, incite social unrest, and damage President Trump. You may have seen some reporting on this in the last 24 hours or you may have even been one of the recipients of those emails.”
The Lincoln Project helped the Iranian misinformation go viral on social media, garnering more than 12,000 retweets by amplifying the false claim that the Proud Boys were trying to intimidate Democratic voters.
“The Proud Boys are attempting to scare voters away from the polls. This is punishable by up to a year in jail and a blatant attempt to prevent people from voting. Let’s find them and make them famous,” the Lincoln Project tweet said.
The political group, which was founded by anti-Trump Republican consultants, deleted the tweet Wednesday night.
And now they deleted it pic.twitter.com/wwnIXkD0SF — Peter J. Hasson (@peterjhasson) October 22, 2020
Iran has previously been caught running anti-Trump influence campaigns. Iran used hundreds of fake Facebook and Twitter accounts to run an anti-Trump, pro-Bernie Sanders propaganda effort, the two companies announced in August 2018.
The Lincoln Project didn’t immediately return the Daily Caller News Foundation’s email seeking comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-22--‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ Reveals Alleged Letter From Chris Cuomo’s Building Manager Requesting He ‘C

‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ Reveals Alleged Letter From Chris Cuomo’s Building Manager Requesting He ‘Comply’ With Mask Rule

Fox News host Tucker Carlson revealed an alleged letter from CNN host Chris Cuomo ’ s apartment building management requesting that he “ comply ” with the rules on face masks .
Cuomo , who has had COVID-19 , often voices his support for mask-wearing on CNN ’ s “ Cuomo Prime Time.
” Carlson played several clips of such support during the Thursday night “ Tucker Carlson Tonight ” segment , including one in which the CNN anchor said he wears the mask “ for you as much as I do it for me.
” “ The question is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Is this man actually Dietrich Bonhoeffer or is he Jimmy Swaggart ?
” The Fox News host then showed an August letter from Cuomo ’ s New York City apartment building superintendent .
“ Dear Mr. Cuomo , As I am sure as you know , because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis , on April 15th 2020 , Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.17 which requires anyone over the age of two to wear a face mask or cloth that cover their mouth and nose while in a public space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You have been observed entering and exiting the building and riding the elevator without the required face coverings , ” it continued .
“ Even though staff members have asked you to comply with this requirement , you have refused to do so .
This is a violation of the executive order , building policy and it places other residents and our staff at risk .
There are no exceptions to this rule and who are required to comply.
” Carlson said that the letter threatens Cuomo “ with a $ 500 fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audience that his show confirmed the letter ’ s authenticity with the building manager .
( RELATED : CDC Director Claims Face Masks Are ‘ More Guaranteed ’ To Protect Him Than A COVID-19 Vaccine ) Cuomo ’ s wife , Christina , who has also had COVID-19 , drew fire in July for posting an Instagram video of herself working out in a yoga studio without a mask .

Fox News host Tucker Carlson revealed an alleged letter from CNN host Chris Cuomo’s apartment building management requesting that he “comply” with the rules on face masks.
Cuomo, who has had COVID-19, often voices his support for mask-wearing on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time.” Carlson played several clips of such support during the Thursday night “Tucker Carlson Tonight” segment, including one in which the CNN anchor said he wears the mask “for you as much as I do it for me.”
“The question is is it real?” Carlson asked. “Is this man actually Dietrich Bonhoeffer or is he Jimmy Swaggart?”
The Fox News host then showed an August letter from Cuomo’s New York City apartment building superintendent.
WATCH:
“Dear Mr. Cuomo, As I am sure as you know, because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, on April 15th 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.17 which requires anyone over the age of two to wear a face mask or cloth that cover their mouth and nose while in a public space,” the letter reads.
“You have been observed entering and exiting the building and riding the elevator without the required face coverings,” it continued. “Even though staff members have asked you to comply with this requirement, you have refused to do so. This is a violation of the executive order, building policy and it places other residents and our staff at risk. There are no exceptions to this rule and who are required to comply.”
Carlson said that the letter threatens Cuomo “with a $500 fine” for noncompliance, then told the audience that his show confirmed the letter’s authenticity with the building manager. (RELATED: CDC Director Claims Face Masks Are ‘More Guaranteed’ To Protect Him Than A COVID-19 Vaccine)
Cuomo’s wife, Christina, who has also had COVID-19, drew fire in July for posting an Instagram video of herself working out in a yoga studio without a mask.


thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Democratic Iowa Senate Candidate Accused Of Breaking Campaign Finance Laws

Democratic Iowa Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield was accused of breaking campaign finance rules by pretending to use volunteers in order to circumvent limits on campaign contributions , Fox News reported Wednesday .
Alan Ostergren , an attorney who has represented the Iowa GOP and the Republican National Committee , filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission ( FEC ) alleging that the Iowa Democratic Party has given Greenfield more than $ 1 million of in-kind contributions , according to the Fox News report .
The maximum allowance of $ 4,000 can only be exceeded if the contributions came as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complaint against Greenfield , who is running against Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst , came after a reporter for conservative media watchdog Accuracy in Media recorded a staffer at an event saying that in order to meet FEC requirements , they would have volunteers pose for pictures .
( RELATED : Democrats And Journalists Circulate Fake Email Saying Iowa Farm Bureau Retracted Endorsement For Joni Ernst ) Adam Guillette , President of Accuracy in Media , told Fox News that the group went to an event and discovered that the Greenfield campaign staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They have volunteers take a few photos to pretend to be doing the work , ” Guillette said .
“ This is potentially a major FEC violation.
” “ By falsely claiming to use volunteers , [ Iowa Democratic Party ] and the Greenfield campaign are able to unfairly and illegally inflate their political spending , comparatively disadvantaging any opponents in a way that is prohibited under the Federal Election Campaign Act , ” Ostergren said in the complaint according to Fox News .
Greenfield for Iowa Communications Director Sam Newton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ false , partisan attack.
” “ This is a false , partisan attack based on a shady , fringe group that Senator Ernst has refused to condemn – even though their operatives lie to Iowans about who they are and harass people at their homes and workplaces , ” Newton said .
The accusations are “ no surprise as Theresa Greenfield has a history of corruption , ” Ernst spokesperson Brendan Conley told Fox News .
Aaron Britt , the communications director for the Iowa GOP , said that Greenfield has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactics , even resorting to illegal activity.
” The Iowa Democratic Party could claim the money as either “ coordinated party expenditures ” or contributions , but $ 1 million still far exceeds the maximum amount allowed for either .
Coordinated party expenditures are capped at $ 251,800 in Iowa , and the maximum amount allowed in contributions is $ 5,000 per year per candidate committee , according to Fox News .
Guillette also accused the Greenfield campaign of breaking Postal Service rules to send mail at reduced rates , Fox News reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to send mail at reduced rates for certain materials only if the Greenfield campaign isn ’ t involved , according to the report .
However , Greenfield had organized an event in Des Moines , which was filmed by Accuracy in Media , where the Greenfield campaign was involved in coordinating volunteers and signing people in .
A video from the watchdog group showed a man explaining how the campaign was getting a discounted mail rate .
The FEC complaint filed Wednesday is the third complaint to be filed against Greenfield , Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Greenfield campaign of coordinating communications with the Senate Majority PAC that were worth more than $ 900,000 , according to the report .
A similar allegation was made against Greenfield in March , and the FEC has flagged her for illegal contributions in the past .
In 2018 , Greenfield ’ s first petition to get on the Democratic primary ballot in Iowa ’ s third district was pulled after forgeries were discovered according to the report .
Noah Wasserman , Greenfield ’ s former campaign manager , pleaded guilty to 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iowa Senate race is closely contested , with a recent New York Times/Sienna College poll showing Ernst leading Greenfield by just 1 point .

Democratic Iowa Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield was accused of breaking campaign finance rules by pretending to use volunteers in order to circumvent limits on campaign contributions, Fox News reported Wednesday.
Alan Ostergren, an attorney who has represented the Iowa GOP and the Republican National Committee, filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) alleging that the Iowa Democratic Party has given Greenfield more than $1 million of in-kind contributions, according to the Fox News report. The maximum allowance of $4,000 can only be exceeded if the contributions came as a result of volunteer labor.
The complaint against Greenfield, who is running against Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, came after a reporter for conservative media watchdog Accuracy in Media recorded a staffer at an event saying that in order to meet FEC requirements, they would have volunteers pose for pictures. (RELATED: Democrats And Journalists Circulate Fake Email Saying Iowa Farm Bureau Retracted Endorsement For Joni Ernst)
Adam Guillette, President of Accuracy in Media, told Fox News that the group went to an event and discovered that the Greenfield campaign staff didn’t actually use volunteer labor.
“They have volunteers take a few photos to pretend to be doing the work,” Guillette said. “This is potentially a major FEC violation.”
“By falsely claiming to use volunteers, [Iowa Democratic Party] and the Greenfield campaign are able to unfairly and illegally inflate their political spending, comparatively disadvantaging any opponents in a way that is prohibited under the Federal Election Campaign Act,” Ostergren said in the complaint according to Fox News.
Greenfield for Iowa Communications Director Sam Newton told Fox News that the accusation were a “false, partisan attack.”
“This is a false, partisan attack based on a shady, fringe group that Senator Ernst has refused to condemn – even though their operatives lie to Iowans about who they are and harass people at their homes and workplaces,” Newton said.
The accusations are “no surprise as Theresa Greenfield has a history of corruption,” Ernst spokesperson Brendan Conley told Fox News. Aaron Britt, the communications director for the Iowa GOP, said that Greenfield has a “history of using shady campaign tactics, even resorting to illegal activity.”
The Iowa Democratic Party could claim the money as either “coordinated party expenditures” or contributions, but $1 million still far exceeds the maximum amount allowed for either. Coordinated party expenditures are capped at $251,800 in Iowa, and the maximum amount allowed in contributions is $5,000 per year per candidate committee, according to Fox News.
Guillette also accused the Greenfield campaign of breaking Postal Service rules to send mail at reduced rates, Fox News reported.
The Iowa Democratic Party is allowed to send mail at reduced rates for certain materials only if the Greenfield campaign isn’t involved, according to the report. However, Greenfield had organized an event in Des Moines, which was filmed by Accuracy in Media, where the Greenfield campaign was involved in coordinating volunteers and signing people in. A video from the watchdog group showed a man explaining how the campaign was getting a discounted mail rate.
WATCH:
The FEC complaint filed Wednesday is the third complaint to be filed against Greenfield, Fox reported.
Iowa Republican Wes Enos accused the Greenfield campaign of coordinating communications with the Senate Majority PAC that were worth more than $900,000, according to the report. A similar allegation was made against Greenfield in March, and the FEC has flagged her for illegal contributions in the past.
In 2018, Greenfield’s first petition to get on the Democratic primary ballot in Iowa’s third district was pulled after forgeries were discovered according to the report. Noah Wasserman, Greenfield’s former campaign manager, pleaded guilty to 5 counts of tampering with records.
The Iowa Senate race is closely contested, with a recent New York Times/Sienna College poll showing Ernst leading Greenfield by just 1 point.


thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Five Ways To Punish Big Tech For Election Interference

Last week , Big Tech crossed a line .
The largest corporations in the country are now brazenly colluding with the Democratic Party in a un-American attempt to rig the election and ensure that Joe Biden defeats President Trump in two weeks .
Republican politicians who have previously run interference for Big Tech suddenly have no choice but to fight back .
Fortunately , they have plenty of tools at their disposal to do this — even in the very near-term — because these companies are quite obviously breaking the law .
Let ’ s start with the best short-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is illegal for corporations to contribute to candidates or parties unless they form a Political Action Committee ( PAC ) and contribute directly from the PAC .
It is also illegal for corporations to provide any sort of in-kind contribution to candidates or parties — in other words , a non-cash contribution of a good or a service .
In-kind contributions are to be valued at their fair market value .
One of Facebook ’ s well-paid lawyers might suggest that the “ fair market value ” for access to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be true if the service was equally accessible to all political actors and if all political content was treated equally .
But by promoting some candidates , parties , and political messages , and censoring others , the platforms inadvertently create material value to their service where there may have been none previously .
Campaigns that have access to a platform ’ s bevy of users will gain a measurable advantage over campaigns that do not .
Parties that are provided free , unencumbered use of a platform realize significant value when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opponents .
( RELATED : ‘ Attempting To Undermine America ’ : Mike Pompeo Calls Twitter ’ s Censorship Of New York Post ’ s Hunter Biden Hard Drive Story ‘ Dangerous ’ ) Similarly , when a platform like Facebook removes negative advertisements against a particular candidate , that candidate enjoys a material financial benefit that will translate directly into votes .
Last month , my organization ’ s affiliated PAC , the American Principles Project ( APP ) PAC , was censored by Facebook when the company pulled one of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason ?
A “ fact-checker ” had dubiously ruled the ad was “ missing context.
” Our organization roughly estimates the value of removing that particular ad to be worth an in-kind contribution of at least six figures to the campaigns of Biden and Democratic Michigan Senator Gary Peters .
That contribution translates to a swing of several thousand votes in a battleground state .
APP PAC isn ’ t alone .
A number of organizations — including the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List and the Trump campaign itself — have found themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So what do Republicans do about it ?
For starters , Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ( R-Ky. ) should schedule a vote for President Trump ’ s nominee to the Federal Election Commission ( FEC ) .
The FEC currently has only three seated commissioners out of a possible six .
Four are needed to establish a quorum to do business — and there ’ s going to be a lot of business .
On Friday , the RNC announced they were filing a FEC complaint against Facebook and Twitter .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ suit and file FEC complaints every time Facebook , Twitter , or any other Big Tech company censor anything election-related , whether it be a news story , a viral post , or a political ad .
If there ’ s a case to be made that the act of censorship provided a material benefit to the Democrats , report it .
Meanwhile , Republican lawyers need to get even more aggressive — the FEC isn ’ t going to act before Election Day .
It ’ s time for some creative lawsuits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much ammunition .
Oh , and let ’ s not forget about Google .
While Facebook and Twitter seem to be tapping into their inner Leeroy Jenkins these days , Google is just as busy interfering in the election — but they ’ re doing it in a much more sophisticated way .
The Wall Street Journal has previously reported on Google ’ s subtle manipulations of their search algorithm to control what users see and suppress certain terms and articles .
In retrospect , the search engine ’ s purge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another canary in the coal mine .
Renowned psychologist Robert Epstein estimates that Google swayed 2.6 million votes toward Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election — it ’ s fair to assume the company will top that number in 2020 .
If we somehow manage to thwart Big Tech ’ s plan to rig the election , install Joe Biden , and destroy our republican form of government , we will need to use our political power to make sure they never have the opportunity to have such an outsize influence on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several ways to do this .
In May , President Trump signed an “ Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship.
” The goal of the executive order is to significantly weaken — or at least condition — the immunity from civil liability provided to the Big Tech companies by Section 230 , a law passed as part of the Communications Decency Act in the 1990s .
( RELATED : Trump ’ s Order Ignites Overdue Debate On Big Tech Protections ) There are two key provisions in Section 230 .
One provides companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for user-generated content on their platforms .
The second provides them with a protection for the “ good faith ” removal of “ obscene , lewd , lascivious , filthy , excessively violent , harassing , or otherwise objectionable ” material , “ whether or not such material is constitutionally protected.
” Courts have granted supremacy to the first provision , basically making the “ good faith ” provision irrelevant , an interpretation of the law which was called into question recently by Justice Clarence Thomas .
In short , under this interpretation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can remove any content they want — “ otherwise objectionable ” allows for nearly any justification — and they can ’ t be sued for it .
Trump ’ s executive order would read into the law more importance for the second provision , thus conditioning the platforms ’ immunity on their acting in “ good faith ” — i.e .
requiring that they apply their terms of service fairly , adequately explain moderation decisions , stop discriminating on the basis of viewpoint , etc .
There ’ s still a long way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this executive order , but the process is moving along .
Recently , as directed by the President , the U.S. Department of Commerce petitioned the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) to clarify any ambiguities in Section 230 .
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced last week that the commission had agreed to proceed with rulemaking .
A number of Republicans , perhaps most notably Republican Missouri Senator Josh Hawley , have come up with proposals to rewrite Section 230 by conditioning the immunity provided to these companies .
Earlier this year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also came out with a proposal to amend the statute .
If Republicans win and decide to do this next year ( and they should ! )
they should make sure to include three important provisions : A requirement that Big Tech platforms adhere to a “ First Amendment standard ” with regard to content moderation in order to continue to receive immunity ; • A market dominance test to protect “ Small Tech , ” innovators , and ordinary users from losing immunity under the law ; • An enforcement mechanism , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to ensure that Big Tech is actually held accountable and could face stiff penalties if they continue to discriminate on viewpoint .
“ Common carriers ” are required under U.S. law to provide their goods or services to all who are willing to pay .
They certainly can ’ t discriminate on viewpoint the way Big Tech companies do .
We regulate a number of industries as “ common carriers , ” including utility companies , airlines , and the telecommunications industry .
Why should Big Tech be any different ?
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy recently tweeted : “ It ’ s ridiculous to assert tech platforms have a free speech right to control how users engage with their platforms .
These are common carriers , not speakers.
” ( RELATED : This Is Why A Digital Startup Believes Facebook Should Be Regulated ) And finally , of course , there ’ s the “ nuclear ” option : enforcing Antitrust law and breaking up the largest companies in American history .
Earlier this week , the Department of Justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While conservatives and Republicans have been understandably reluctant to consider aggressive government action to curb activity by private companies , Big Tech ’ s frightening power grab is an extraordinary circumstance which ought to necessitate such action .
The overwhelming ability that these tech giants have to manipulate public opinion and control what enters the national discourse — and ultimately affect election results — is unprecedented .
And the threat they pose to our free society is real .
If Republicans truly care about preserving America ’ s republican form of government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous overreaches of Big Tech .
Rhetoric , floor speeches and hearings alone will not do .
Silicon Valley must be put on notice that if they attempt to abuse their power to the political benefit of a particular party or movement , they will be made to pay a price .
There is simply too much at stake to avoid this fight .
Jon Schweppe is the director of policy and government affairs at American Principles Project .
He is co-author of “ Protecting Free Speech and Defending Kids : A Proposal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newly released report , “ Black Lives Matter & The BREATHE Act.
” He is also a 2020 alumnus of the Claremont Institute ’ s Lincoln Fellowship .
Follow him on Twitter @ JonSchweppe .
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation .

Last week, Big Tech crossed a line. The largest corporations in the country are now brazenly colluding with the Democratic Party in a un-American attempt to rig the election and ensure that Joe Biden defeats President Trump in two weeks. Republican politicians who have previously run interference for Big Tech suddenly have no choice but to fight back. Fortunately, they have plenty of tools at their disposal to do this — even in the very near-term — because these companies are quite obviously breaking the law.
Enforce Campaign Finance Law
Let’s start with the best short-term solution. Under U.S. campaign finance law, it is illegal for corporations to contribute to candidates or parties unless they form a Political Action Committee (PAC) and contribute directly from the PAC. It is also illegal for corporations to provide any sort of in-kind contribution to candidates or parties — in other words, a non-cash contribution of a good or a service. In-kind contributions are to be valued at their fair market value.
One of Facebook’s well-paid lawyers might suggest that the “fair market value” for access to a free service is $0. That would be true if the service was equally accessible to all political actors and if all political content was treated equally. But by promoting some candidates, parties, and political messages, and censoring others, the platforms inadvertently create material value to their service where there may have been none previously. Campaigns that have access to a platform’s bevy of users will gain a measurable advantage over campaigns that do not. Parties that are provided free, unencumbered use of a platform realize significant value when that same platform is denied to their opponents. (RELATED: ‘Attempting To Undermine America’: Mike Pompeo Calls Twitter’s Censorship Of New York Post’s Hunter Biden Hard Drive Story ‘Dangerous’)
Similarly, when a platform like Facebook removes negative advertisements against a particular candidate, that candidate enjoys a material financial benefit that will translate directly into votes. Last month, my organization’s affiliated PAC, the American Principles Project (APP) PAC, was censored by Facebook when the company pulled one of our political ads running in Michigan. The reason? A “fact-checker” had dubiously ruled the ad was “missing context.” Our organization roughly estimates the value of removing that particular ad to be worth an in-kind contribution of at least six figures to the campaigns of Biden and Democratic Michigan Senator Gary Peters. That contribution translates to a swing of several thousand votes in a battleground state. APP PAC isn’t alone. A number of organizations — including the pro-life Susan B. Anthony List and the Trump campaign itself — have found themselves in the same situation in recent weeks.
So what do Republicans do about it? For starters, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) should schedule a vote for President Trump’s nominee to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The FEC currently has only three seated commissioners out of a possible six. Four are needed to establish a quorum to do business — and there’s going to be a lot of business.
On Friday, the RNC announced they were filing a FEC complaint against Facebook and Twitter. Republican campaigns across the country should follow suit and file FEC complaints every time Facebook, Twitter, or any other Big Tech company censor anything election-related, whether it be a news story, a viral post, or a political ad. If there’s a case to be made that the act of censorship provided a material benefit to the Democrats, report it. Meanwhile, Republican lawyers need to get even more aggressive — the FEC isn’t going to act before Election Day. It’s time for some creative lawsuits, given that the companies are providing so much ammunition.
Oh, and let’s not forget about Google. While Facebook and Twitter seem to be tapping into their inner Leeroy Jenkins these days, Google is just as busy interfering in the election — but they’re doing it in a much more sophisticated way. The Wall Street Journal has previously reported on Google’s subtle manipulations of their search algorithm to control what users see and suppress certain terms and articles. In retrospect, the search engine’s purge of Breitbart News earlier this year was just another canary in the coal mine. Renowned psychologist Robert Epstein estimates that Google swayed 2.6 million votes toward Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election — it’s fair to assume the company will top that number in 2020.
If we somehow manage to thwart Big Tech’s plan to rig the election, install Joe Biden, and destroy our republican form of government, we will need to use our political power to make sure they never have the opportunity to have such an outsize influence on the campaign process ever again. There are several ways to do this.
Enforce President Trump’s Executive Order on Section 230
In May, President Trump signed an “Executive Order on Preventing Online Censorship.” The goal of the executive order is to significantly weaken — or at least condition — the immunity from civil liability provided to the Big Tech companies by Section 230, a law passed as part of the Communications Decency Act in the 1990s. (RELATED: Trump’s Order Ignites Overdue Debate On Big Tech Protections)
There are two key provisions in Section 230. One provides companies with a protection to avoid legal responsibility for user-generated content on their platforms. The second provides them with a protection for the “good faith” removal of “obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable” material, “whether or not such material is constitutionally protected.” Courts have granted supremacy to the first provision, basically making the “good faith” provision irrelevant, an interpretation of the law which was called into question recently by Justice Clarence Thomas. In short, under this interpretation of the law, Big Tech companies can remove any content they want — “otherwise objectionable” allows for nearly any justification — and they can’t be sued for it.
Trump’s executive order would read into the law more importance for the second provision, thus conditioning the platforms’ immunity on their acting in “good faith” — i.e. requiring that they apply their terms of service fairly, adequately explain moderation decisions, stop discriminating on the basis of viewpoint, etc.
There’s still a long way to go on in terms of enforcing this executive order, but the process is moving along. Recently, as directed by the President, the U.S. Department of Commerce petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to clarify any ambiguities in Section 230. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced last week that the commission had agreed to proceed with rulemaking.
Pass a Legislative Rewrite to Section 230
A number of Republicans, perhaps most notably Republican Missouri Senator Josh Hawley, have come up with proposals to rewrite Section 230 by conditioning the immunity provided to these companies. Earlier this year, my organization, American Principles Project, also came out with a proposal to amend the statute. If Republicans win and decide to do this next year (and they should!) they should make sure to include three important provisions:
A requirement that Big Tech platforms adhere to a “First Amendment standard” with regard to content moderation in order to continue to receive immunity;
A market dominance test to protect “Small Tech,” innovators, and ordinary users from losing immunity under the law;
An enforcement mechanism, such as a private right of action, to ensure that Big Tech is actually held accountable and could face stiff penalties if they continue to discriminate on viewpoint.
Classify Social Media Platforms as Common Carriers
“Common carriers” are required under U.S. law to provide their goods or services to all who are willing to pay. They certainly can’t discriminate on viewpoint the way Big Tech companies do. We regulate a number of industries as “common carriers,” including utility companies, airlines, and the telecommunications industry. Why should Big Tech be any different?
As Matthew Stoller, author of Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy recently tweeted: “It’s ridiculous to assert tech platforms have a free speech right to control how users engage with their platforms. These are common carriers, not speakers.” (RELATED: This Is Why A Digital Startup Believes Facebook Should Be Regulated)
Break Up Big Tech
And finally, of course, there’s the “nuclear” option: enforcing Antitrust law and breaking up the largest companies in American history. Earlier this week, the Department of Justice filed its highly anticipated suit against Google.
While conservatives and Republicans have been understandably reluctant to consider aggressive government action to curb activity by private companies, Big Tech’s frightening power grab is an extraordinary circumstance which ought to necessitate such action. The overwhelming ability that these tech giants have to manipulate public opinion and control what enters the national discourse — and ultimately affect election results — is unprecedented. And the threat they pose to our free society is real.
If Republicans truly care about preserving America’s republican form of government, they must confront head on the dangerous overreaches of Big Tech. Rhetoric, floor speeches and hearings alone will not do. Silicon Valley must be put on notice that if they attempt to abuse their power to the political benefit of a particular party or movement, they will be made to pay a price. There is simply too much at stake to avoid this fight.
Jon Schweppe is the director of policy and government affairs at American Principles Project. He is co-author of “Protecting Free Speech and Defending Kids: A Proposal to Amend Section 230” and the newly released report, “Black Lives Matter & The BREATHE Act.” He is also a 2020 alumnus of the Claremont Institute’s Lincoln Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter @JonSchweppe.
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation.


thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Ivanka Wows In Stunning Pink Pantsuit During Trip To Florida

Ivanka Trump definitely wowed Wednesday when she stepped out in a stunning pantsuit during her trip to Fort Myers and Naples , Florida .
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the pink jacket and matching pants during a “ Make America Great Again !
” event for President Donald Trump ’ s reelection .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) She completed the terrific look with her hair pulled back into a bun , a bright red sash and high heels .
( RELATED : Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ PHOTOS ] ) To say she looked amazing would be a serious understatement .
Earlier in the day , the first daughter participated in an event with supporters in the state .
“ Great conversation with @ GOPChairwoman and @ mercedesschlapp and @ realdonaldtrump supporters in Naples this morning , ” Ivanka captioned her post on Instagram , along with several pictures from the day .
“ # 4MoreYears.
” The first daughter ’ s fashion sense is always on point as has been noted numerous times before .
Check out some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year ’ s here .

Ivanka Trump definitely wowed Wednesday when she stepped out in a stunning pantsuit during her trip to Fort Myers and Naples, Florida.
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the pink jacket and matching pants during a “Make America Great Again!” event for President Donald Trump’s reelection. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
She completed the terrific look with her hair pulled back into a bun, a bright red sash and high heels. (RELATED: Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress At Reception During UN General Assembly [PHOTOS])
To say she looked amazing would be a serious understatement.
Earlier in the day, the first daughter participated in an event with supporters in the state.
“Great conversation with @GOPChairwoman and @mercedesschlapp and @realdonaldtrump supporters in Naples this morning,” Ivanka captioned her post on Instagram, along with several pictures from the day. “#4MoreYears.”
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thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Florida Man Sets New Record After Catching Nearly 111-Pound Catfish

A Florida man has set a new record in the state of Georgia after he reeled in a Blue Catfish wearing in at more than 110 pounds .
It happened when Tim Trone of Havana , FL , was out fishing on the Chattahoochee River and he ended up catching himself a massive fish that weighed in at 110 lb , 6 oz , per Fox News in a piece published Wednesday .
( RELATED : Orlando Police Officer Pulls Over Daughter For Speeding And It ’ s Definitely A Can ’ t-Miss ) “ Fishing on any given day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook post from the Wildlife Resources Division – Georgia DNR shared .
“ But angler Tim Trone of Havana FL had a GREAT day when he caught the new Georgia State Record Blue Catfish.
” ( RELATED : Police Take Parrot Into Custody After It Tries To Help Drug Dealers Escape ) “ This monster , caught on the Chattahoochee River in Stewart County , weighed in at 110 lb , 6 oz , was 58″ long and had a 42″ girth , ” it added .
“ Congrats to you Tim – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell !
” The post included several pictures of Trone holding his massive fish .
The catch was so large , the man from Florida noted on his social media page that “ holding that fish ” in his “ arms was hell.
” “ It took 3 of us to get that fish in that position , ” he added .
“ I only held it for a few seconds .
About killed my back.
” Speaking to Fox News later , Trone shared that the monster fish actually didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fight .
Trone admitted that he initially thought the beast was only about 50 lbs and it wasn ’ t until he got it closer to the boat he realized it was the catch of a lifetime .

A Florida man has set a new record in the state of Georgia after he reeled in a Blue Catfish wearing in at more than 110 pounds.
It happened when Tim Trone of Havana, FL, was out fishing on the Chattahoochee River and he ended up catching himself a massive fish that weighed in at 110 lb, 6 oz, per Fox News in a piece published Wednesday. (RELATED: Orlando Police Officer Pulls Over Daughter For Speeding And It’s Definitely A Can’t-Miss)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fox News (@foxnews) on Oct 21, 2020 at 4:24am PDT
“Fishing on any given day is a good day,” a Facebook post from the Wildlife Resources Division – Georgia DNR shared. “But angler Tim Trone of Havana FL had a GREAT day when he caught the new Georgia State Record Blue Catfish.” (RELATED: Police Take Parrot Into Custody After It Tries To Help Drug Dealers Escape)
“This monster, caught on the Chattahoochee River in Stewart County, weighed in at 110 lb, 6 oz, was 58″ long and had a 42″ girth,” it added. “Congrats to you Tim – that is a whopper of a tale to tell!”
Fishing on any given day is a good day. But angler Tim Trone of Havana FL had a GREAT day when he caught the new Georgia… Posted by Wildlife Resources Division – Georgia DNR on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The post included several pictures of Trone holding his massive fish. The catch was so large, the man from Florida noted on his social media page that “holding that fish” in his “arms was hell.”
“It took 3 of us to get that fish in that position,” he added. “I only held it for a few seconds. About killed my back.”
Speaking to Fox News later, Trone shared that the monster fish actually didn’t put up that much of a fight.
Trone admitted that he initially thought the beast was only about 50 lbs and it wasn’t until he got it closer to the boat he realized it was the catch of a lifetime.


thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Border Patrol Arrests Nearly 300 Illegal Immigrants After Searching Stash Houses, Stopping Smuggling

Border Patrol Arrests Nearly 300 Illegal Immigrants After Searching Stash Houses, Stopping Smuggling Attempts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials and local law enforcement in Texas arrested 294 suspected illegal immigrants within 18 hours , the Department of Homeland Security announced last week .
Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) agents intercepted smuggling attempts and raided stash houses in four separate incidents in Laredo , Texas , on Oct. 13 , according to the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) .
Of those detained , 90 were from countries other than Mexico .
“ In all of the incidents , none of the individuals were wearing any personal protective equipment , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ callous and dangerous acts are several examples of the lack of regard human smugglers have for those they exploit for profit.
” CBP agents from the Laredo South Station , with the Webb County Sheriff ’ s Office and Homeland Security Investigations found 123 individuals during a consensual search of a stash house , according to the DHS .
The individuals were in the U.S. illegally from Mexico , Guatemala , El Salvador , and Honduras .
CBP agents detained 84 illegal immigrants traveling inside a tractor-trailer from Mexico , Guatemala , Honduras @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the DHS .
Another 74 illegal immigrants traveling in a refrigerated tractor-trailer from Mexico , El Salvador , Honduras , Guatemala , and Peru were detained hours later .
( RELATED : Feds Catch 2 Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Histories At Texas Border , Border Officials Say ) All detainees remain in CBP custody pending an investigation , according to DHS .
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials and local law enforcement in Texas arrested 294 suspected illegal immigrants within 18 hours, the Department of Homeland Security announced last week.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents intercepted smuggling attempts and raided stash houses in four separate incidents in Laredo, Texas, on Oct. 13, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Of those detained, 90 were from countries other than Mexico.
“In all of the incidents, none of the individuals were wearing any personal protective equipment,” according to the DHS. “These callous and dangerous acts are several examples of the lack of regard human smugglers have for those they exploit for profit.”
U.S. Border Patrol in Texas, with the help of local law enforcement, arrested nearly 300 suspected illegal immigrants in a span of 18 hours. About 90 were from countries other than Mexico. Texas will work with @CBP to secure the border. https://t.co/E2zUcKzxoQ — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) October 21, 2020
CBP agents from the Laredo South Station, with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations found 123 individuals during a consensual search of a stash house, according to the DHS. The individuals were in the U.S. illegally from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
CBP agents detained 84 illegal immigrants traveling inside a tractor-trailer from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, according to the DHS. Another 74 illegal immigrants traveling in a refrigerated tractor-trailer from Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Peru were detained hours later. (RELATED: Feds Catch 2 Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Histories At Texas Border, Border Officials Say)
All detainees remain in CBP custody pending an investigation, according to DHS.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-22--Russia And Iran Have Obtained Some US Voter Information, Are Attempting To Intimidate Voters, FBI Sa

Russia And Iran Have Obtained Some US Voter Information, Are Attempting To Intimidate Voters, FBI Says

Both Russia and Iran have separately obtained some U.S. voter registration information and are attempting to use it to intimidate voters , the FBI announced in a Wednesday press conference .
FBI Director Christopher Wray made the announcement alongside Director of National Intelligence ( DNI ) John Ratcliffe in an press conference Wednesday evening .
Ratcliffe said Iran has already been found to be sending emails using the obtained registration information to intimidate U.S. citizens into not voting .
Wray took the stage following Ratcliffe ’ s announcement to say the FBI is confident America ’ s democratic processes remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not share any threatening emails they receive regarding voting .
( RELATED : China Wants Trump To Lose 2020 Election , Russia Wants Him To Win , US Intelligence Says ) Wray and Ratcliffe say Russia and Iran were behind recent spoof emails reportedly from the Proud Boys group that sought to threaten voters into voting for Trump .
The announcement comes more than a month after the DNI ’ s office released a report saying the U.S. was aware that Iran , Russia , and China were all seeking to interfere in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The announcement at the time said Russia sought to support Trump against Biden while Iran and China preferred Trump to lose .
“ We assess that Russia is using a range of measures to primarily denigrate former Vice President Biden and what it sees as an anti-Russia ‘ establishment , ’ ” William Evanina , Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center , wrote at the time .
“ This is consistent with Moscow ’ s public criticism of him when he was Vice President for his role in the Obama Administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for the anti-Putin opposition inside Russia .
”

Both Russia and Iran have separately obtained some U.S. voter registration information and are attempting to use it to intimidate voters, the FBI announced in a Wednesday press conference.
FBI Director Christopher Wray made the announcement alongside Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe in an press conference Wednesday evening. Ratcliffe said Iran has already been found to be sending emails using the obtained registration information to intimidate U.S. citizens into not voting.
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe says US has determined Iran and Russia “have taken specific actions to influence public opinion” relating to election. Says Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration info Adds intelligence officials caught this early — Meredith Lee (@meredithllee) October 21, 2020
Wray took the stage following Ratcliffe’s announcement to say the FBI is confident America’s democratic processes remain unmolested, urging voters to ignore and not share any threatening emails they receive regarding voting. (RELATED: China Wants Trump To Lose 2020 Election, Russia Wants Him To Win, US Intelligence Says)
FBI Director WRAY: “You should be confident your vote counts. Early unverified claims to the contrary should be viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism” — Scott Wong (@scottwongDC) October 21, 2020
Wray and Ratcliffe say Russia and Iran were behind recent spoof emails reportedly from the Proud Boys group that sought to threaten voters into voting for Trump.
The announcement comes more than a month after the DNI’s office released a report saying the U.S. was aware that Iran, Russia, and China were all seeking to interfere in the U.S. election for different ends. The announcement at the time said Russia sought to support Trump against Biden while Iran and China preferred Trump to lose.
“We assess that Russia is using a range of measures to primarily denigrate former Vice President Biden and what it sees as an anti-Russia ‘establishment,’” William Evanina, Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center, wrote at the time. “This is consistent with Moscow’s public criticism of him when he was Vice President for his role in the Obama Administration’s policies on Ukraine and its support for the anti-Putin opposition inside Russia.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-21--Wisconsin Reports Highest Daily COVID-19 Death Count, 173 Dead In 7 Days

Democratic Wisconsin Gov .
Tony Evers confirmed Wednesday that his state had surpassed its highest daily COVID-19 death toll and reported a total of 173 virus deaths in the past 7 days .
Evers announced in a statement with Wisconsin health officials that the state recorded 48 deaths in a single day and that the first patient was admitted to an overflow facility at the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park , The Hill reported .
“ We are thankful to have this facility available to Wisconsinites and our hospitals , but also saddened that this is where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
“ Folks , please stay home .
Help us protect our communities from this highly-contagious virus and avoid further strain on our hospitals.
” The average number of new cases over a 7-day period reached nearly 3,500 each day for the first time since the pandemic began , according to the statement .
( Judge Reimposes Wisconsin Capacity Limit On Restaurants , Bars And Indoor Gatherings Amid Spike In Coronavirus Cases ) “ With record high numbers of positive cases , hospitalizations , and staffing shortages , there has never been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act and help stop the spread , ” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm .
“ That ’ s why we ask all Wisconsinites to do their part .
Stay home , wear a mask and stay six feet apart when you go out for your essential errands , avoid gatherings and events , and wash your hands .
These steps are some of the most effective tools we have to overcome this pandemic , ” Palm added .
The state ’ s current positivity rate is 22.6 % , the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and 1,681 confirmed deaths , according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services .
Nationwide cases have topped 8 million with 221,816 confirmed deaths , per Johns Hopkins University data .

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers confirmed Wednesday that his state had surpassed its highest daily COVID-19 death toll and reported a total of 173 virus deaths in the past 7 days.
Evers announced in a statement with Wisconsin health officials that the state recorded 48 deaths in a single day and that the first patient was admitted to an overflow facility at the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park, The Hill reported.
“We are thankful to have this facility available to Wisconsinites and our hospitals, but also saddened that this is where Wisconsin is at today,” Evers said. “Folks, please stay home. Help us protect our communities from this highly-contagious virus and avoid further strain on our hospitals.”
Folks, please stay home. Help us protect our communities from this highly-contagious virus and avoid further strain on our hospitals. We need everyone to step up in a big way to put this pandemic behind us and save lives. More on this announcement below.https://t.co/w1fvuzvu5f — Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) October 21, 2020
The average number of new cases over a 7-day period reached nearly 3,500 each day for the first time since the pandemic began, according to the statement. (Judge Reimposes Wisconsin Capacity Limit On Restaurants, Bars And Indoor Gatherings Amid Spike In Coronavirus Cases)
“With record high numbers of positive cases, hospitalizations, and staffing shortages, there has never been a more critical time for Wisconsinites to act and help stop the spread,” said DHS Secretary-designee Andrea Palm.
“That’s why we ask all Wisconsinites to do their part. Stay home, wear a mask and stay six feet apart when you go out for your essential errands, avoid gatherings and events, and wash your hands. These steps are some of the most effective tools we have to overcome this pandemic,” Palm added.
The state’s current positivity rate is 22.6%, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
There have been 182,627 recorded COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and 1,681 confirmed deaths, according to Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Nationwide cases have topped 8 million with 221,816 confirmed deaths, per Johns Hopkins University data.


thedailycaller--2020-10-21--Boston Public Schools To Transition To Online Learning

The Boston Public Schools said Wednesday that students will be learning online tomorrow because of a COVID-19 case increase , according to a statement from the city .
The transition is a reaction to the week ’ s reported infection rate increase to 5.7 % from last week ’ s 4.5 % , according to a city statement .
( RELATED : Boston Suspends Public School Reopenings After Surge In Coronavirus Cases ) “ We have said all along that we will only provide in-person learning for students if the data and public health guidance supports it , and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the wrong direction , ” Democratic Mayor Martin J. Walsh said in the statement .
Walsh said they are going to continue looking at the metrics and try to get students to come back in-person .
“ Students with the highest needs ” can choose to transition back to in-person learning once Boston ’ s week-long infection rate metric goes under 5 % for two weeks , the statement said .
When that rate reaches below 4 % , other students can start to phase back to in-person classes .
The Boston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it worries about the effects on “ high-needs students , ” according to a statement provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ We continue to advocate for a safe and sustainable plan that safely provides the additional services that many of our special education , EL and other students continue to need , ” the statement said .
The union said it anticipates collaborating with the Boston Public Schools to help “ high-needs students ” online and when the cases decrease .
“ Parents deserve as much predictability as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we think there is an opportunity by working together — and with educators and families having a voice at the table — for the system to achieve more predictability for students , families and educators , ” the statement continued .
The union blamed “ a failed White House response to the pandemic ” for “ these difficult decisions and recent developments , ” according to the statement .
The union recommended people vote for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris to get resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep students and communities safe.
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The Boston Public Schools said Wednesday that students will be learning online tomorrow because of a COVID-19 case increase, according to a statement from the city.
The transition is a reaction to the week’s reported infection rate increase to 5.7% from last week’s 4.5%, according to a city statement.(RELATED: Boston Suspends Public School Reopenings After Surge In Coronavirus Cases)
“We have said all along that we will only provide in-person learning for students if the data and public health guidance supports it, and this new data shows that we are trending in the wrong direction,” Democratic Mayor Martin J. Walsh said in the statement. Walsh said they are going to continue looking at the metrics and try to get students to come back in-person.
“Students with the highest needs” can choose to transition back to in-person learning once Boston’s week-long infection rate metric goes under 5% for two weeks, the statement said. When that rate reaches below 4%, other students can start to phase back to in-person classes.
JUST IN — Boston Public Schools says because of rising infection rates in the city, all students will begin remote learning starting tomorrow, and will stay remote until there are two full weeks of decreasing infection rates. More to come on this. — WBUR (@WBUR) October 21, 2020
The Boston Teachers Union applauded the move, but said it worries about the effects on “high-needs students,” according to a statement provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“We continue to advocate for a safe and sustainable plan that safely provides the additional services that many of our special education, EL and other students continue to need,” the statement said.
The union said it anticipates collaborating with the Boston Public Schools to help “high-needs students” online and when the cases decrease.
“Parents deserve as much predictability as possible for the next set of scenarios, and we think there is an opportunity by working together — and with educators and families having a voice at the table — for the system to achieve more predictability for students, families and educators,” the statement continued.
The union blamed “a failed White House response to the pandemic” for “these difficult decisions and recent developments,” according to the statement. The union recommended people vote for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Democratic California Sen. Kamala Harris to get resources lost due to COVID-19 and “to keep students and communities safe.”
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thedailycaller--2020-10-21--Pandemic Has Led To ‘National Mental Health Crisis,’ APA Survey Finds

The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to an alarming “ national mental health crisis , ” according to an American Psychological Association report .
The American Psychological Association ’ s ( APA ) annual “ Stress in America ” report highlighted the results of a survey that the organization conducted .
The results , which showed the coronavirus pandemic is having an outsized effect on Americans ’ mental health , have caused the APA to sound the alarm , the report said .
“ Our 2020 survey is different , ” the report said .
“ It reveals that Americans have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and that the external factors Americans have listed in previous years as significant sources of stress remain present and problematic.
” ( RELATED : Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Coronavirus Mental Health Working Group ) “ The unusual combination of these factors and the persistent drumbeat of a crisis that shows no sign of abating that is leading APA to sound the alarm : We are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come , ” the report said .
Coronavirus hasn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lost family and friends from the virus , the report said .
Work , education , health care and the economy have all been impacted affecting all Americans .
“ Behind this devastating loss of life is immense stress and trauma for friends and families of those who died ; for those infected ; for those who face long recoveries ; and for all Americans whose lives have been thrown into chaos in countless ways , including job loss , financial distress , and uncertain futures for themselves and their nation , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found that teenagers and young adults have felt the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic the most .
People aged 13-23 are experiencing elevated stress and are already reporting symptoms of depression , the survey found .
( RELATED : Study : Number Of Americans Experiencing Depression Has Tripled Since Coronavirus Outbreak ) Meanwhile , substance abuse and overdose deaths have reportedly risen during the pandemic , according to The Associated Press .
Although , there isn ’ t available national data , nine states shared preliminary overdose death data with The AP , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s record 71,000 overdose deaths .
The state data shared with The AP showed overdose deaths in 2020 outpacing overdose deaths in 2019 over comparable periods .
“ All indicators seem to be pointing to the fact that there is more drug related activity — and , unfortunately , overdoses — nationally , ” Jeff Beeson , deputy director of a federally authorized grant program that oversees ODMAP , told The AP .
ODMAP tracks emergency calls related to overdoses , according to The AP .
ODMAP data showed 62 % of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in overdose calls since the coronavirus lockdown began .
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as the novel coronavirus spread rapidly around the world .
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The coronavirus pandemic has contributed to an alarming “national mental health crisis,” according to an American Psychological Association report.
The American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual “Stress in America” report highlighted the results of a survey that the organization conducted. The results, which showed the coronavirus pandemic is having an outsized effect on Americans’ mental health, have caused the APA to sound the alarm, the report said.
“Our 2020 survey is different,” the report said. “It reveals that Americans have been profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that the external factors Americans have listed in previous years as significant sources of stress remain present and problematic.” (RELATED: Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Coronavirus Mental Health Working Group)
“The unusual combination of these factors and the persistent drumbeat of a crisis that shows no sign of abating that is leading APA to sound the alarm: We are facing a national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come,” the report said.
Coronavirus hasn’t just affected those who have lost family and friends from the virus, the report said. Work, education, health care and the economy have all been impacted affecting all Americans.
“Behind this devastating loss of life is immense stress and trauma for friends and families of those who died; for those infected; for those who face long recoveries; and for all Americans whose lives have been thrown into chaos in countless ways, including job loss, financial distress, and uncertain futures for themselves and their nation,” the report said.
The APA survey found that teenagers and young adults have felt the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic the most. People aged 13-23 are experiencing elevated stress and are already reporting symptoms of depression, the survey found. (RELATED: Study: Number Of Americans Experiencing Depression Has Tripled Since Coronavirus Outbreak)
Meanwhile, substance abuse and overdose deaths have reportedly risen during the pandemic, according to The Associated Press. Although, there isn’t available national data, nine states shared preliminary overdose death data with The AP, which indicated 2020 will surpass 2019’s record 71,000 overdose deaths.
The state data shared with The AP showed overdose deaths in 2020 outpacing overdose deaths in 2019 over comparable periods.
“All indicators seem to be pointing to the fact that there is more drug related activity — and, unfortunately, overdoses — nationally,” Jeff Beeson, deputy director of a federally authorized grant program that oversees ODMAP, told The AP.
ODMAP tracks emergency calls related to overdoses, according to The AP. ODMAP data showed 62% of the U.S. counties it tracks saw an increase in overdose calls since the coronavirus lockdown began.
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in March as the novel coronavirus spread rapidly around the world.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-21--‘Seinfeld’ Cast To Reunite For Texas Fundraiser

The cast of “ Seinfeld ” is reuniting for a Texas Democratic Party fundraiser .
Cast members Julia Louis-Dreyfus , Jason Alexander and co-creator Larry David are participating in a virtual fundraiser Friday hosted by NBC ’ s Seth Meyers , according to Fox News .
The tickets for the event are donation based , but higher donations come with perks such as meet and greet access and VIP status , the outlet reported .
Meyers and the cast members will discuss their favorite episodes of “ Seinfeld.
” ( RELATED : Original ‘ Hamilton ’ Cast To Hold Virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a battleground state , period , ” the cast said in a joint statement .
“ We knew that we had to reunite for something special and the movement on the ground for Texas Democrats up and down the ballot is the perfect opportunity to do just that .
Texans are getting out to vote in droves and showing the world that Texas has never been a red state , it ’ s been a non-voting state.
” It is not clear if Jerry Seinfeld himself will virtually show up to the fundraiser @ @ @ @ @ @ @ special guests.
” “ We couldn ’ t be more thrilled to host a ‘ fundraiser about something ’ for a terrific organization like the Texas Democratic Party , who are building the movement necessary to turn Texas blue in 14 days , ” the cast said .

The cast of “Seinfeld” is reuniting for a Texas Democratic Party fundraiser.
Cast members Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and co-creator Larry David are participating in a virtual fundraiser Friday hosted by NBC’s Seth Meyers, according to Fox News.
A “Seinfeld” reunion of sorts is in the works — to raise money for Texas Democrats as the state continues to see robust early voting turnout. https://t.co/NeNnWImvxn — Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) October 21, 2020
The tickets for the event are donation based, but higher donations come with perks such as meet and greet access and VIP status, the outlet reported.
Meyers and the cast members will discuss their favorite episodes of “Seinfeld.” (RELATED: Original ‘Hamilton’ Cast To Hold Virtual Fundraiser For Biden)
“Texas is a battleground state, period,” the cast said in a joint statement. “We knew that we had to reunite for something special and the movement on the ground for Texas Democrats up and down the ballot is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Texans are getting out to vote in droves and showing the world that Texas has never been a red state, it’s been a non-voting state.”
It is not clear if Jerry Seinfeld himself will virtually show up to the fundraiser, but the event has teased “special guests.”
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to host a ‘fundraiser about something’ for a terrific organization like the Texas Democratic Party, who are building the movement necessary to turn Texas blue in 14 days,” the cast said.


thedailycaller--2020-10-21--New Jersey Woman Saves Herself From Being Kidnapped By Mouthing ‘Help Me’ To Bystander

A New Jersey woman saved herself from a kidnapping attempt by mouthing “ help me ” to bystanders .
The woman mouthed the words while her potential abductor was forcing her to pull cash out of an ATM , according to an article published Wednesday by People magazine .
The bystander then called police who were able to stop the kidnap from happening .
Lt. Robert Bracken claimed an unidentified man approached the couple ’ s vehicle and told them they were “ breaking the law ” for being intimate in a public space .
“ He said to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a little bit of money and I won ’ t bring you to jail , ' ” Bracken said .
“ With that , he indicated he was armed.
” ( RELATED : 39 Missing Kids Found In Georgia ) The couple did what the man said and the woman got in the back seat so he could be in the passenger seat .
Another man followed them to the bank in a separate car .
Once at the bank , the female victim made eye contact with a stranger in the bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that time that the female victim was able to mouth the words ‘ HELP ME , ' ” police said in a news release obtained by People .
“ Fortunately , officers were available and nearby when the call came in and were able to interrupt the crime in progress , ” the news release continued .

A New Jersey woman saved herself from a kidnapping attempt by mouthing “help me” to bystanders.
The woman mouthed the words while her potential abductor was forcing her to pull cash out of an ATM, according to an article published Wednesday by People magazine. The bystander then called police who were able to stop the kidnap from happening.
N.J. Woman Saves Herself from Kidnapping by Mouthing ‘Help Me’ at Bystander During Alleged Robbery https://t.co/RfYA59H41k — People (@people) October 21, 2020
Lt. Robert Bracken claimed an unidentified man approached the couple’s vehicle and told them they were “breaking the law” for being intimate in a public space.
“They were approached by a man unknown to them who identified himself as a police officer,” Bracken told the outlet.
“He said to the victims, ‘Hey, give me a little bit of money and I won’t bring you to jail,'” Bracken said. “With that, he indicated he was armed.” (RELATED: 39 Missing Kids Found In Georgia) The couple did what the man said and the woman got in the back seat so he could be in the passenger seat. Another man followed them to the bank in a separate car. Once at the bank, the female victim made eye contact with a stranger in the bank parking lot.
“It was at that time that the female victim was able to mouth the words ‘HELP ME,'” police said in a news release obtained by People.


thedailycaller--2020-10-21--Father In Jail After His 4-Month-Old Baby Dies From Injuries Likened To A ‘High Speed’ Crash

A Milwaukee father was arrested on Oct. 12 after his 4-month old baby died from a host of injuries consistent with abuse , according to a police document .
Ramel Echols , 28 , told police he woke up to find his child spitting up blood and milk formula , and later Charla Williams , the mother of the infant , who told the 28-year-old to bring the baby to the hospital , according to a criminal complaint provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation by the Milwaukee County District Attorney ’ s Office .
The child was brought to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brain bleed and abdominal bruising that they likened to being in a “ high speed motor vehicle accident , ” the charging document said .
Examiners also noted that the child had no medical history that could have caused the brain injuries , authorities wrote .
The infant died of his injuries Friday after he was taken off life support , according to Fox 6 .
A friend of Echols purportedly saw the infant lying unconscious on the alleged abuser ’ s couch before they drove together to the medical facility , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was nothing wrong with his son prior to his trip to the hospital , but officers arrested the 28-year-old after it was found that he had been the sole caretaker of the infant since early October , and a neighbor had seen the child alert and conscious the day prior to the hospitalization , according to the compliant .
Law enforcement charged Echols with physical abuse of a child and recklessly causing great bodily harm in addition to child neglect with a consequence of great bodily harm — both felonies , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Baby Dies After Getting Shot In The Stomach During NYC Cookout , According To Police ) Murder charges for the man are expected , Fox 6 reported .
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A Milwaukee father was arrested on Oct. 12 after his 4-month old baby died from a host of injuries consistent with abuse, according to a police document.
Ramel Echols, 28, told police he woke up to find his child spitting up blood and milk formula, and later Charla Williams, the mother of the infant, who told the 28-year-old to bring the baby to the hospital, according to a criminal complaint provided to the Daily Caller News Foundation by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
The child was brought to a local hospital where doctors discovered a brain bleed and abdominal bruising that they likened to being in a “high speed motor vehicle accident,” the charging document said. Examiners also noted that the child had no medical history that could have caused the brain injuries, authorities wrote.
The infant died of his injuries Friday after he was taken off life support, according to Fox 6.
A friend of Echols purportedly saw the infant lying unconscious on the alleged abuser’s couch before they drove together to the medical facility, the document read.
Echols told police there was nothing wrong with his son prior to his trip to the hospital, but officers arrested the 28-year-old after it was found that he had been the sole caretaker of the infant since early October, and a neighbor had seen the child alert and conscious the day prior to the hospitalization, according to the compliant.
Law enforcement charged Echols with physical abuse of a child and recklessly causing great bodily harm in addition to child neglect with a consequence of great bodily harm — both felonies, according to the complaint. (RELATED: 1-Year-Old Baby Dies After Getting Shot In The Stomach During NYC Cookout, According To Police)
Murder charges for the man are expected, Fox 6 reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-21--Rudy Giuliani Claims The ‘Borat’ Scene Is A ‘Complete Fabrication,’ Says He Called The Police After

Rudy Giuliani Claims The ‘Borat’ Scene Is A ‘Complete Fabrication,’ Says He Called The Police After Incident

President Donald Trump ’ s lawyer Rudy Giuliani said the scene of him in the new “ Borat ” movie is a “ complete fabrication.
” Giuliani ’ s response comes after a screenshot of the scene that allegedly showed Trump ’ s personal lawyer with his hand down his pants went viral Wednesday .
“ The Borat video is a complete fabrication , ” Giuliani claimed on Twitter .
“ I was tucking in my shirt after taking off the recording equipment .
At no time before , during , or after the interview was I ever inappropriate .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a stone-cold liar.
” “ In fact , the NY Post today reports ‘ it looks to me like an exaggeration through editing , ' ” he added .
“ As soon as I realized it was a set up I called the police , which has been noted in THR article on July 8th.
” ( RELATED : Scene From New ‘ Borat ’ Movie Shows Rudy Giuliani With His Hands Down His Pants .
What He Is Doing Is Disputed ) Giuliani claimed the “ fabrication ” is part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exposure of the Biden family .
“ This is an effort to blunt my relentless exposure of the criminality and depravity of Joe Biden and his entire family , ” Giuliani continued .
“ Deadline Hollywood reports CAA had a distribution screening in September where there was no mention of the scene holding any importance.
” Giuliani also hinted at “ bigger dumps ” to come of damaging information on Biden .
“ We are preparing much bigger dumps off of the hard drive from hell , of which Joe Biden will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ I have the receipts.
” The scene between Giuliani and an actor posing as a broadcast journalist took place in a hotel room after a fake interview between the two , according to The Guardian .
The room was reportedly bugged with cameras and mics , the outlet reported .

President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani said the scene of him in the new “Borat” movie is a “complete fabrication.”
Giuliani’s response comes after a screenshot of the scene that allegedly showed Trump’s personal lawyer with his hand down his pants went viral Wednesday.
(1) The Borat video is a complete fabrication. I was tucking in my shirt after taking off the recording equipment. At no time before, during, or after the interview was I ever inappropriate. If Sacha Baron Cohen implies otherwise he is a stone-cold liar. — Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) October 21, 2020
“The Borat video is a complete fabrication,” Giuliani claimed on Twitter. “I was tucking in my shirt after taking off the recording equipment. At no time before, during, or after the interview was I ever inappropriate. If Sacha Baron Cohen implies otherwise he is a stone-cold liar.”
“In fact, the NY Post today reports ‘it looks to me like an exaggeration through editing,'” he added. “As soon as I realized it was a set up I called the police, which has been noted in THR article on July 8th.” (RELATED: Scene From New ‘Borat’ Movie Shows Rudy Giuliani With His Hands Down His Pants. What He Is Doing Is Disputed)
Giuliani claimed the “fabrication” is part of an effort to “blunt” his exposure of the Biden family.
“This is an effort to blunt my relentless exposure of the criminality and depravity of Joe Biden and his entire family,” Giuliani continued. “Deadline Hollywood reports CAA had a distribution screening in September where there was no mention of the scene holding any importance.”
Giuliani also hinted at “bigger dumps” to come of damaging information on Biden.
“We are preparing much bigger dumps off of the hard drive from hell, of which Joe Biden will be unable to defend or hide from,” he said. “I have the receipts.”
The scene between Giuliani and an actor posing as a broadcast journalist took place in a hotel room after a fake interview between the two, according to The Guardian. The room was reportedly bugged with cameras and mics, the outlet reported.