thedailycaller--2020-06-07--Censorship, Antitrust Probes: Big Tech Is Back To Fighting Familiar Foes After Taking On Coronavirus

• Big tech companies are facing criticism on antitrust issues , claims of censorship , and other serious problems less than three months after government officials asked them for help stemming the flow of a virus pandemic .
• President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could seriously curb Twitter ’ s business model after the company censored him , and Amazon is facing calls for CEO Jeff Bezos to testify in front of lawmakers over reports the company violated antitrust laws .
• Meanwhile , Facebook employees are upset because they believe CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s rhetoric .
The company is revisiting policies against violent threats as a result of the pushback .
Amazon , Twitter , and other major tech companies are facing intense criticism on antitrust issues and censorship claims in the months since government officials reportedly began asking for help from Silicon Valley on ways to tackle the coronavirus pandemic .
The president and lawmakers have turned their sights on Twitter and Amazon , respectively , while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other attorneys general are reportedly ratcheting up their antitrust investigation targeting Google @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House asked them in March to fight coronavirus disinformation while also assisting the government in its virus response .
Amazon tried to stop sellers from drastically raising prices on hand sanitizers as Google fleshed out ways of tracking the virus .
Twitter and Facebook developed policies designed around nixing virus-related misinformation while providing users with accurate information about coronavirus , or COVID-19 .
COVID-19 has so far killed a reported 110,000 people in the U.S. and led several states to enact lockdowns to slow the spread .
States and local officials have begun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulted in double-digit unemployment rates , and deaths in the U.S. from the virus are reportedly slowing down , even though hot spots are emerging .
Here are some of the problems Silicon Valley giants are facing as citizens and government officials focus on other priorities .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Louisiana AG Jeff Landry Says He ’ s Focusing On COVID-19 Response , Declines To Reveal Future Of Google Probe ) A bipartisan group of 50 attorneys general across 48 states , the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico , began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic began .
Reports from The Wall Street Journal in May 2020 and CNBC Friday suggest the Department of Justice and Paxton are well into the planning stages of litigation targeting Google , but those reports rely on unnamed “ people familiar with the matter ” and do not explicitly state when to expect a lawsuit .
The DOJ and state attorneys general are collaborating on the probes .
The bulk of the attorneys general ’ s investigation has been focused on Google ’ s online advertising , as the company owns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the link between online publishers and advertisers , according to the WSJ report .
The DOJ has reportedly homed in on the tech titan ’ s ad technology while also focusing more broadly on concerns that Google is stifling competition through its search business .
DOJ ’ s investigation could end soon , according to the WSJ ’ s May report .
Other reports suggest the DOJ and state attorneys general are soliciting advice from one of Google ’ s competitors , search engine DuckDuckGo .
The Daily Caller News Foundation reached out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the probe , including Mark Brnovich of Arizona , Leslie Rutledge of Arkansas , Jeff Landry of Louisiana , Sean Reyes of Utah , and Doug Peterson of Nebraska , but none of them have responded to repeated requests for comment about a potential lawsuit .
Florida AG Ashley Moody ’ s spokeswoman Lauren Cassedy told the DCNF that , “ it would not be appropriate to comment ( about a lawsuit ) at this time.
” Pressure on Google eased somewhat after the company lent government officials access to some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tackling the coronavirus pandemic .
The company CEO Sundar Pichai announced in a March 6 blog post that it would develop a system helping medical researchers understand “ how the virus functions and experimental work in developing future treatments.
” Google did not responded to the DCNF ’ s request for comment about whether the company is preparing for a lawsuit , and the DOJ has not confirmed to the DCNF that a lawsuit is forthcoming .
House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman Rep. David Cicilline said in May that he wants Amazon CEO Jeff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committee ’ s antitrust investigation into the company .
Amazon is facing a DOJ antitrust probe as well , which is unrelated to the state attorneys general probe into Google .
“ It is our hope and expectation that [ Bezos ] will come voluntarily , ” the Rhode Island Democrat said in a May 7 interview with Politico .
“ But if he elects not to do it voluntarily then we are prepared to use compulsory process to compel his attendance.
” ( RELATED : ‘ No One Is Above The Law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bezos ) Cicilline ’ s comments came after House Judiciary Committee lawmakers threatened to subpoena Bezos on May 1 , after the Wall Street Journal reported in April that the company used data from independent sellers to develop competing products .
The House panel is engaged in an antitrust investigation targeting Amazon and other major tech companies .
Amazon has not replied to the DCNF ’ s request for comment about whether Bezos will testify .
Meanwhile , the online shopping giant revenue rose 26 % to $ 75.5 billion during the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many of the company ’ s brick-and-mortar competitors .
The company announced in April that it would also hire an additional 75,000 people for jobs ranging from warehouse staff to delivery drivers .
President Donald Trump announced an executive order on May 28 calling for Twitter and other social media platforms to lose their protection from legal liability if they engage in censorship .
The president and other conservatives frequently claim that Twitter is biased against them and often censors their content for political reasons .
Twitter fact checked the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are fraudulent .
The company also concealed a May 29 tweet from Trump in which he suggested that the “ THUGS ” rioting in Minneapolis are “ dishonoring the memory of George Floyd , ” a black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes , video of the incident shows .
Twitter argued that the historical relevance of the term “ looting starts , shooting starts ” violated the company ’ s policy against inciting violence .
In 1967 , Miami police Chief Walter Headley used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Florida city , according to NPR .
Headley preferred using dogs and shotguns , among other tough tactics , to stamp down looting and violent protests , the Miami Herald reported May 29 .
Trump , for his part , later clarified what the tweet was meant to convey , telling his Twitter followers May 29 that looting often leads to gun violence , something the president said he hoped to avoid .
Facebook announced a plan Sept. 17 , 2019 to create an oversight board designed to remove the politics from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plan a week after Paxton ’ s announced his intention to take on Google Sept. 9 .
Facebook ’ s independent oversight is body meant to impartially protect free speech and create an arbitration system , Axios reported in May .
CEO Mark Zuckerberg ’ s new board is made up of a bipartisan crew of conservative and liberal board members who will help judge whether specific comments , posts or links comply with Facebook ’ s terms of service .
The oversight board named 20 of the 40 expected board members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this system , Facebook users who believe moderators unfairly targeted them can file an appeal with the board , which will choose to take a handful of cases each year , a setup which Zuckerberg has likened to the Supreme Court .
The 15-year-old social media giant hit some speed bumps over the past few weeks .
Some Facebook employees recently criticized Zuckerberg ’ s decision not to remove a Trump Facebook post mentioning the term “ looting starts , shooting starts.
” Many of the employees conducted a virtual walkout on June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not nix the post because the company prefers to lean on free speech principles , Zuckerberg explained during a company meeting on June 2 .
Since Trump ’ s Facebook and Instagram posts quoting the tweet have not been removed , they ’ ve collected a monstrous amount of engagements .
It ’ s been shared on Facebook more than 70,000 times as of Tuesday and has accumulated more than 255,000 reactions .
The Instagram post , meanwhile , had more than 500,000 likes .
Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post Friday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its policies against violent threats .
“ We ’ re going to review potential options for handling violating or partially-violating content aside from the binary leave-it-up or take-it-down decisions , ” he wrote .
“ I know many of you think we should have labeled the President ’ s posts in some way last week.
” Facebook did not immediately reply to the DCNF ’ s request for comment .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

Big tech companies are facing criticism on antitrust issues, claims of censorship, and other serious problems less than three months after government officials asked them for help stemming the flow of a virus pandemic.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could seriously curb Twitter’s business model after the company censored him, and Amazon is facing calls for CEO Jeff Bezos to testify in front of lawmakers over reports the company violated antitrust laws.
Meanwhile, Facebook employees are upset because they believe CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not doing enough to push back on Trump’s rhetoric. The company is revisiting policies against violent threats as a result of the pushback.
Amazon, Twitter, and other major tech companies are facing intense criticism on antitrust issues and censorship claims in the months since government officials reportedly began asking for help from Silicon Valley on ways to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
The president and lawmakers have turned their sights on Twitter and Amazon, respectively, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other attorneys general are reportedly ratcheting up their antitrust investigation targeting Google’s business model. The White House asked them in March to fight coronavirus disinformation while also assisting the government in its virus response.
Google Faces A Big Probe
A bipartisan group of 50 attorneys general across 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, began probing Google in September well before the coronavirus pandemic began.
Reports from The Wall Street Journal in May 2020 and CNBC Friday suggest the Department of Justice and Paxton are well into the planning stages of litigation targeting Google, but those reports rely on unnamed “people familiar with the matter” and do not explicitly state when to expect a lawsuit. The DOJ and state attorneys general are collaborating on the probes.
The bulk of the attorneys general’s investigation has been focused on Google’s online advertising, as the company owns the largest and most powerful tool in the link between online publishers and advertisers, according to the WSJ report. The DOJ has reportedly homed in on the tech titan’s ad technology while also focusing more broadly on concerns that Google is stifling competition through its search business.
DOJ’s investigation could end soon, according to the WSJ’s May report.
Other reports suggest the DOJ and state attorneys general are soliciting advice from one of Google’s competitors, search engine DuckDuckGo.
The Daily Caller News Foundation reached out to several Republican attorneys general involved in the probe, including Mark Brnovich of Arizona, Leslie Rutledge of Arkansas, Jeff Landry of Louisiana, Sean Reyes of Utah, and Doug Peterson of Nebraska, but none of them have responded to repeated requests for comment about a potential lawsuit.
Florida AG Ashley Moody’s spokeswoman Lauren Cassedy told the DCNF that, “it would not be appropriate to comment (about a lawsuit) at this time.”
Pressure on Google eased somewhat after the company lent government officials access to some of the company’s technology in pursuit of tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
The company CEO Sundar Pichai announced in a March 6 blog post that it would develop a system helping medical researchers understand “how the virus functions and experimental work in developing future treatments.”
Google did not responded to the DCNF’s request for comment about whether the company is preparing for a lawsuit, and the DOJ has not confirmed to the DCNF that a lawsuit is forthcoming.
Amazon Faces Serious Heat
House Antitrust Subcommittee Chairman Rep. David Cicilline said in May that he wants Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to testify as part of his committee’s antitrust investigation into the company. Amazon is facing a DOJ antitrust probe as well, which is unrelated to the state attorneys general probe into Google.
“It is our hope and expectation that [Bezos] will come voluntarily,” the Rhode Island Democrat said in a May 7 interview with Politico. “But if he elects not to do it voluntarily then we are prepared to use compulsory process to compel his attendance.” (RELATED: ‘No One Is Above The Law’: Democrat Repeats Subpoena Threat To Bezos)
Cicilline’s comments came after House Judiciary Committee lawmakers threatened to subpoena Bezos on May 1, after the Wall Street Journal reported in April that the company used data from independent sellers to develop competing products. The House panel is engaged in an antitrust investigation targeting Amazon and other major tech companies.
Amazon has not replied to the DCNF’s request for comment about whether Bezos will testify.
Meanwhile, the online shopping giant revenue rose 26% to $75.5 billion during the pandemic after economic lock downs all but shuttered many of the company’s brick-and-mortar competitors. The company announced in April that it would also hire an additional 75,000 people for jobs ranging from warehouse staff to delivery drivers.
Twitter And Trump Face Off
President Donald Trump announced an executive order on May 28 calling for Twitter and other social media platforms to lose their protection from legal liability if they engage in censorship. The president and other conservatives frequently claim that Twitter is biased against them and often censors their content for political reasons.
Twitter fact checked the president’s May 26 tweet claiming that mail-in ballots are fraudulent.
The company also concealed a May 29 tweet from Trump in which he suggested that the “THUGS” rioting in Minneapolis are “dishonoring the memory of George Floyd,” a black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, video of the incident shows.
….These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020
Twitter argued that the historical relevance of the term “looting starts, shooting starts” violated the company’s policy against inciting violence.
In 1967, Miami police Chief Walter Headley used the phrase during hearings about crime in the Florida city, according to NPR. Headley preferred using dogs and shotguns, among other tough tactics, to stamp down looting and violent protests, the Miami Herald reported May 29.
Trump, for his part, later clarified what the tweet was meant to convey, telling his Twitter followers May 29 that looting often leads to gun violence, something the president said he hoped to avoid.
Facebook Creates A ‘Supreme Court’
Facebook announced a plan Sept. 17 , 2019 to create an oversight board designed to remove the politics from moderating decisions. The company rolled out the plan a week after Paxton’s announced his intention to take on Google Sept. 9.
Facebook’s independent oversight is body meant to impartially protect free speech and create an arbitration system, Axios reported in May. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s new board is made up of a bipartisan crew of conservative and liberal board members who will help judge whether specific comments, posts or links comply with Facebook’s terms of service.
The oversight board named 20 of the 40 expected board members during its May 6 rollout. Under this system, Facebook users who believe moderators unfairly targeted them can file an appeal with the board, which will choose to take a handful of cases each year, a setup which Zuckerberg has likened to the Supreme Court.
The 15-year-old social media giant hit some speed bumps over the past few weeks.
Some Facebook employees recently criticized Zuckerberg’s decision not to remove a Trump Facebook post mentioning the term “looting starts, shooting starts.” Many of the employees conducted a virtual walkout on June 1 to voice their displeasure. Facebook did not nix the post because the company prefers to lean on free speech principles, Zuckerberg explained during a company meeting on June 2.
Since Trump’s Facebook and Instagram posts quoting the tweet have not been removed, they’ve collected a monstrous amount of engagements. It’s been shared on Facebook more than 70,000 times as of Tuesday and has accumulated more than 255,000 reactions. The Instagram post, meanwhile, had more than 500,000 likes.
Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post Friday that the company will revisit some of its policies against violent threats.
“We’re going to review potential options for handling violating or partially-violating content aside from the binary leave-it-up or take-it-down decisions,” he wrote. “I know many of you think we should have labeled the President’s posts in some way last week.”
Facebook did not immediately reply to the DCNF’s request for comment.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--Chris Doyle Responds To Allegations From Former Iowa Players, Says He Has Never ‘Crossed The Line Of

Chris Doyle Responds To Allegations From Former Iowa Players, Says He Has Never ‘Crossed The Line Of Unethical Behavior Or Bias Based Upon Race’

Iowa Hawkeyes football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle released a statement late Sunday afternoon about allegations of racially charged behavior .
Doyle has been accused by several former players of making racially insensitive remarks over the years , and he ’ s since been placed on administrative leave .
However , he said he ’ s an innocent man and doesn ’ t believe any of the allegations are true .
In his statement posted to Twitter , he told fans in part , “ At no time have I ever crossed the line of unethical behavior or bias @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make racist comments and I don ’ t tolerate people who do.
” You can read his full statement below .
This is going to get really ugly , and that ’ s now obvious at this point in time .
It ’ s not a single allegation Doyle is facing .
He ’ s facing many of them , and he more or less just said they ’ re all untrue .
Both sides are going to likely dig in at all costs .
Ultimately , I ’ m not even sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t happen .
It ’ s not like any of these alleged comments about the way players dressed , tattoos and such are on tape .
Head coach Kirk Ferentz said there ’ ll be an independent investigation , and I guess Iowa fans will just have to wait and see .
Keep checking back for more updates on this situation when we have them !

Iowa Hawkeyes football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle released a statement late Sunday afternoon about allegations of racially charged behavior.
Doyle has been accused by several former players of making racially insensitive remarks over the years, and he’s since been placed on administrative leave.
This is a defining moment for the Iowa Hawkeye Football program: pic.twitter.com/ckEH39QVki — Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) June 6, 2020
However, he said he’s an innocent man and doesn’t believe any of the allegations are true. In his statement posted to Twitter, he told fans in part, “At no time have I ever crossed the line of unethical behavior or bias based upon race. I do not make racist comments and I don’t tolerate people who do.”
You can read his full statement below.
This is going to get really ugly, and that’s now obvious at this point in time. It’s not a single allegation Doyle is facing.
He’s facing many of them, and he more or less just said they’re all untrue. Both sides are going to likely dig in at all costs.
Time for the truth: pic.twitter.com/aBeVbtfvc4 — Terrance Pryor (@Tpryor51) June 6, 2020
Thank you James!! I remember when I used to wear my tank tops in the facility, I used to get called in the coaches office because I had too much tattoos and it wasn’t the “Iowa culture” or the “Iowa Way”. https://t.co/gYMtSDTMKR — HaitianQ (@__haitianprince) June 6, 2020
Just got his from a former Iowa football player who is white. Walking on egg shells is becoming a theme. pic.twitter.com/RTKx3tEEgi — Tyler Devine (@devine_tyler) June 6, 2020
Iowa players are sharing stories about racially charged treatment they received from strength coach Chris Doyle. Doyle is the highest paid strength coach in the country. https://t.co/KtVwvlwH9o — RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) June 6, 2020
Ultimately, I’m not even sure how you can prove what did or didn’t happen. It’s not like any of these alleged comments about the way players dressed, tattoos and such are on tape.
Head coach Kirk Ferentz said there’ll be an independent investigation, and I guess Iowa fans will just have to wait and see.
Keep checking back for more updates on this situation when we have them!


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m Still Dealing With Some Lasting Health Issues’: Journalist Andy Ngo Sues Antifa

Andy Ngo , the journalist who was brutally attacked during an Antifa rally in Portland , Oregon , joined the Daily Caller ’ s Stephanie Hamill to discuss his lawsuit against Rose City Antifa .
“ I ’ m still dealing with some lasting health issues related to that and unfortunately no one has been held accountable by the Portland police or the prosecutor ’ s office so yesterday I filed a lawsuit with the support from The Center for American Liberty against Rose City Antifa and other individuals , ” Ngo said .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Andy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Journalist And The Defacing Of A War Memorial In Oregon . )
Ngo also reacted to the George Floyd riots and shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump ’ s threats to designate Anitfa as a terrorist organization .
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of The Daily Caller .
Check out TheDC ’ s fantastic videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to avoid missing out .
NOW CHECK OUT The Daily Caller ’ s most popular shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supporter or MS-13 Gang Member ?
New Details About The ‘ Muslim Extremist ’ Compound In New Mexico Democrats ’ New Campaign Message : ‘ Drain The Swamp ’

Andy Ngo, the journalist who was brutally attacked during an Antifa rally in Portland, Oregon, joined the Daily Caller’s Stephanie Hamill to discuss his lawsuit against Rose City Antifa.
“I’m still dealing with some lasting health issues related to that and unfortunately no one has been held accountable by the Portland police or the prosecutor’s office so yesterday I filed a lawsuit with the support from The Center for American Liberty against Rose City Antifa and other individuals,” Ngo said. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Andy Ngo Reacts To Latest Antifa Attack Against Journalist And The Defacing Of A War Memorial In Oregon.)
Ngo also reacted to the George Floyd riots and shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s threats to designate Anitfa as a terrorist organization.
WATCH:
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of The Daily Caller.
Check out TheDC’s fantastic videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel to avoid missing out.
SUBSCRIBE!
NOW CHECK OUT The Daily Caller’s most popular shows:
Nike Sides With Colin Kaepernick, Many Customers Revolt
Inside The Daily Caller’s Exclusive Oval Office Interview With President Donald Trump
Would You Rather Date A Trump Supporter or MS-13 Gang Member?
New Details About The ‘Muslim Extremist’ Compound In New Mexico
‘Trophy Culture’ Hijacks New Jersey High School Cheer Squad
Fact Checking White House ‘Truth Seekers’ On North Korea
Democrats’ New Campaign Message: ‘Drain The Swamp’
‘Fake News’ Defends Brutal MS-13 Gang


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--‘Let’s Not Be Absurd’: Condoleezza Rice Snaps On Russia And China For Using American Protests In Pro

‘Let’s Not Be Absurd’: Condoleezza Rice Snaps On Russia And China For Using American Protests In Propaganda

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice criticized Russia and China for using images of American protests in their own propaganda .
During a Sunday morning segment of CBS ’ “ Face the Nation , ” Rice told host Margaret Brennan that she didn ’ t need a lecture from Russian President Vladimir Putin or Chinese President Xi Jinping on how to handle peaceful protests .
( RELATED : Condi Rice Has No Time For NBC Reporter Claiming Race Relations Worse Under Trump ) Brennan began by noting that images of Americans protesting the death of George Floyd — who died @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer knelt on his neck — had been appearing in state media in places like Iran , China and Russia .
“ Do you see this racial divide as a national security threat to us ?
” Brennan asked .
“ I would say to those particularly in places like China and Russia and Iran , who may want to use this for propaganda , let ’ s not be absurd , ” Rice replied , recalling the Chinese response to Tiananmen Square , Iran ’ s response to the Green Revolution and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ And I would even say to our friends abroad , in places like Europe , where I ’ m seeing demonstrations in support of what is happening here , thank you for your support .
But please look in the mirror , ” Rice continued .
“ Please ask yourself in countries in Europe , in countries all across the world , what are you doing about racial and ethnic inequality in your own circumstances ?
America has gotten better because we have been willing to confront our problems .
And we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re confronting them now , and I think we will move forward this time.
” “ But I really don ’ t need to be lectured by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping about peaceful protest when they have themselves used their own force when people have criticized the government , ” Rice concluded .
“ That is not what is happening here .
”

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice criticized Russia and China for using images of American protests in their own propaganda.
During a Sunday morning segment of CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Rice told host Margaret Brennan that she didn’t need a lecture from Russian President Vladimir Putin or Chinese President Xi Jinping on how to handle peaceful protests. (RELATED: Condi Rice Has No Time For NBC Reporter Claiming Race Relations Worse Under Trump)
WATCH:
Brennan began by noting that images of Americans protesting the death of George Floyd — who died in Minneapolis police custody after a former officer knelt on his neck — had been appearing in state media in places like Iran, China and Russia.
“Do you see this racial divide as a national security threat to us?” Brennan asked.
“I would say to those particularly in places like China and Russia and Iran, who may want to use this for propaganda, let’s not be absurd,” Rice replied, recalling the Chinese response to Tiananmen Square, Iran’s response to the Green Revolution and Russia’s invasion of Crimea.
“And I would even say to our friends abroad, in places like Europe, where I’m seeing demonstrations in support of what is happening here, thank you for your support. But please look in the mirror,” Rice continued. “Please ask yourself in countries in Europe, in countries all across the world, what are you doing about racial and ethnic inequality in your own circumstances? America has gotten better because we have been willing to confront our problems. And we’re going to confront problems again. We’re confronting them now, and I think we will move forward this time.”
“But I really don’t need to be lectured by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping about peaceful protest when they have themselves used their own force when people have criticized the government,” Rice concluded. “That is not what is happening here.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--Illinois Football Player Luke Ford Says He’s ‘Not Opposed’ To Passing A Law That Allows Racists To B

Illinois Football Player Luke Ford Says He’s ‘Not Opposed’ To Passing A Law That Allows Racists To Be Killed, Clarifies That He’s ‘Obviously Not Being Serious’

Illinois tight end Luke Ford had a scorching hot take on how to potentially handle racists in a recent video .
With protests breaking out all over America in the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death , race in the country is once again under the spotlight .
Ford tweeted a video Sunday afternoon , and he was making some solid points about needing to make some changes .
Things then took a bit of a strange turn .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law you could pass that will end racists…Well , if you passed a bill that said if you ’ re a racist , you ’ d be killed that might work , which I ’ m not opposed to that , ” Ford told his audience .
You can watch his full comments below .
He later clarified in a tweet to me that he was “ obviously not being serious about that… smh.
” How long do we think this video stays up for before he ends up having to delete it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was he thinking by saying that ?
Even if he says it was a joke ( didn ’ t come off that way at all ) , it ’ s still not what we need right now .
Ford was a major football recruit coming out of high school when he landed at Georgia before transferring to Illinois .
We ’ re talking about one of the biggest recruits in the country in the past few years .
He has a gigantic platform and just used it to say he ’ s “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people who might be racist .
Joking or not , that ’ s the kind of rhetoric that is going to cause major problems in America .
That ’ s the kind of rhetoric that could potentially lead to some bad outcomes .
The sad thing is that he threw away a video that was actually not too bad .
He was making some good points , but then it just went off the rails .
It ’ s important for athletes to speak up , but they need to recognize their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopefully , he realizes the stupidity of what he ’ s saying .

Illinois tight end Luke Ford had a scorching hot take on how to potentially handle racists in a recent video.
With protests breaking out all over America in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, race in the country is once again under the spotlight. Ford tweeted a video Sunday afternoon, and he was making some solid points about needing to make some changes. Things then took a bit of a strange turn. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by L U K E F O R D™ (@lukeford82) on Apr 20, 2020 at 4:27pm PDT
“There’s not a bill or law you could pass that will end racists…Well, if you passed a bill that said if you’re a racist, you’d be killed that might work, which I’m not opposed to that,” Ford told his audience.
You can watch his full comments below.
Black Lives Matter • I don’t wanna argue about a thing #BeTheChange pic.twitter.com/Ws0keQkszy — L U K E F O R D???????? (@lukeford82) June 7, 2020
He later clarified in a tweet to me that he was “obviously not being serious about that… smh.”
Obviously not being serious about that… smh — L U K E F O R D???????? (@lukeford82) June 7, 2020
How long do we think this video stays up for before he ends up having to delete it over that line? What the hell was he thinking by saying that? Even if he says it was a joke (didn’t come off that way at all), it’s still not what we need right now.
Ford was a major football recruit coming out of high school when he landed at Georgia before transferring to Illinois. We’re talking about one of the biggest recruits in the country in the past few years.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by L U K E F O R D™ (@lukeford82) on Oct 17, 2019 at 10:02am PDT
He has a gigantic platform and just used it to say he’s “not opposed” to legalizing the killing of people who might be racist.
Joking or not, that’s the kind of rhetoric that is going to cause major problems in America. That’s the kind of rhetoric that could potentially lead to some bad outcomes.
The sad thing is that he threw away a video that was actually not too bad. He was making some good points, but then it just went off the rails.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by L U K E F O R D™ (@lukeford82) on Aug 11, 2019 at 2:22pm PDT
It’s important for athletes to speak up, but they need to recognize their words carry a lot of power. Hopefully, he realizes the stupidity of what he’s saying.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--‘Ridiculous’ — Sen. Tim Scott Weighs In On Calls To Defund The Police

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday said that the recent calls to defund the police by many celebrities and protesters that have occurred since the death of George Floyd are “ ridiculous.
” In a Sunday appearance on Fox News ’ “ Sunday Morning Futures , ” Scott was asked about defunding law enforcement as support for abolishing or defunding the police is quickly gaining support among those on the left .
“ What a ridiculous idea .
It is not an idea whose time has come .
It should never come .
The absolute nation requires law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our streets , and the easiest way to have that is to have a strong presence of character-driven law enforcement officers , ” Scott said .
Earlier Sunday morning , Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said he would not call for the defunding of the police .
The question comes as the words “ Defund The Police ” were painted in the streets of Washington , D.C. , next to the words “ Black Lives Matter.
” Many Democrats on have called for the defunding of law enforcement since Floyd ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Won ’ t Answer Repeated Questions About Removing ‘ Defund The Police ’ Mural From City Street ) Former Hillary Clinton campaign spokesman Brian Fallon , who now leads left-wing group Demand Justice , tweeted out his support for defunding the police Wednesday .
Protesters booed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Saturday after he wouldn ’ t say he would abolish the city ’ s police department .
Floyd died while in Minneapolis police custody after an officer put his knee into the back of his neck for over eight minutes while he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Senate Democrats Silent When Asked If They Would Consider Legislation Labeling Antifa A Terrorist Organization ) Since then , all four former officers involved have been charged .

Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday said that the recent calls to defund the police by many celebrities and protesters that have occurred since the death of George Floyd are “ridiculous.”
In a Sunday appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Scott was asked about defunding law enforcement as support for abolishing or defunding the police is quickly gaining support among those on the left.
“What a ridiculous idea. It is not an idea whose time has come. It should never come. The absolute nation requires law and order. We need order in our streets, and the easiest way to have that is to have a strong presence of character-driven law enforcement officers,” Scott said.
WATCH:
Earlier Sunday morning, Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker said he would not call for the defunding of the police.
The question comes as the words “Defund The Police” were painted in the streets of Washington, D.C., next to the words “Black Lives Matter.” Many Democrats on have called for the defunding of law enforcement since Floyd’s death. (RELATED: DC Mayor Won’t Answer Repeated Questions About Removing ‘Defund The Police’ Mural From City Street)
Former Hillary Clinton campaign spokesman Brian Fallon, who now leads left-wing group Demand Justice, tweeted out his support for defunding the police Wednesday. Protesters booed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Saturday after he wouldn’t say he would abolish the city’s police department.
Floyd died while in Minneapolis police custody after an officer put his knee into the back of his neck for over eight minutes while he was handcuffed and on the ground. (RELATED: Senate Democrats Silent When Asked If They Would Consider Legislation Labeling Antifa A Terrorist Organization)
Since then, all four former officers involved have been charged.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--New York Times Editorial Page Editor James Bennet Resigns After Tom Cotton Op-Ed

The New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet has resigned following major backlash over an op-ed written by Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton , the paper announced Sunday .
Bennet was criticized after allowing Cotton ’ s op-ed , which called for the U.S. military to be deployed as backup in an effort to squash violent protests following George Floyd ’ s death , to be published .
The publication saw many of its employees openly protest the decision on social media , claiming the opinion piece put black coworkers in danger .
Bennet defended the decision to publish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came out later that he had not read Cotton ’ s article himself .
The Times reportedly pitched Cotton on writing the op-ed , too , according to Business Insider ’ s Patrick Coffee .
“ The journalism of Times Opinion has never mattered more than in this time of crisis at home and around the world , and I ’ ve been honored to be part of it , ” Bennet wrote in a statement according to Axios .
“ I ’ m so proud of the work my colleagues and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and threats to freedom and to enrich debate about the right path forward by bringing new voices and ideas to Times readers.
” Although Bennet defended publishing Cotton ’ s op-ed , the Times eventually apologized for running it .
The Times wrote that “ a rushed editorial process ” resulted in publishing a piece “ that did not meet our standards.
” ( RELATED : ‘ It Far Exceeds Their Standards ’ : Tom Cotton Criticizes NYT For Apologizing ‘ In The Face Of The Woke Mob Of Woke Kids ’ Over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credentialed and he ’ s liberal just like the NYT wants , ” a longtime Washington political hand who knows Bennet told the Daily Caller .
“ He ’ s a decent person too and competent as can be .
The fact that a moderate liberal is too conservative to be opinion editor tells you all you have to know about how radical the Times is becoming .
Unless it has to do with something that could harm their corporate bankrollers of course , in which case the Times is thoroughly establishment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is now the acting editorial page editor through November .
Jim Dao , opinion deputy overseeing op-eds , will “ step off the masthead to move into a new role in the newsroom , ” Axios reported .

The New York Times editorial page editor James Bennet has resigned following major backlash over an op-ed written by Republican Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, the paper announced Sunday.
Bennet was criticized after allowing Cotton’s op-ed, which called for the U.S. military to be deployed as backup in an effort to squash violent protests following George Floyd’s death, to be published. The publication saw many of its employees openly protest the decision on social media, claiming the opinion piece put black coworkers in danger.
Bennet defended the decision to publish the piece following backlash, although it came out later that he had not read Cotton’s article himself. The Times reportedly pitched Cotton on writing the op-ed, too, according to Business Insider’s Patrick Coffee.
“The journalism of Times Opinion has never mattered more than in this time of crisis at home and around the world, and I’ve been honored to be part of it,” Bennet wrote in a statement according to Axios. “I’m so proud of the work my colleagues and I have done to focus attention on injustice and threats to freedom and to enrich debate about the right path forward by bringing new voices and ideas to Times readers.”
Although Bennet defended publishing Cotton’s op-ed, the Times eventually apologized for running it. The Times wrote that “a rushed editorial process” resulted in publishing a piece “that did not meet our standards.” (RELATED: ‘It Far Exceeds Their Standards’: Tom Cotton Criticizes NYT For Apologizing ‘In The Face Of The Woke Mob Of Woke Kids’ Over His Op-Ed)
“James is extremely credentialed and he’s liberal just like the NYT wants,” a longtime Washington political hand who knows Bennet told the Daily Caller. “He’s a decent person too and competent as can be. The fact that a moderate liberal is too conservative to be opinion editor tells you all you have to know about how radical the Times is becoming. Unless it has to do with something that could harm their corporate bankrollers of course, in which case the Times is thoroughly establishment. Welcome to 2020 America.”
Katie Kingsbury is now the acting editorial page editor through November. Jim Dao, opinion deputy overseeing op-eds, will “step off the masthead to move into a new role in the newsroom,” Axios reported.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--FLASHBACK: Joe Biden Criticized George H.W. Bush For Not Putting Enough ‘Violent Thugs’ In Prison

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden criticized former President George H.W .
Bush in 1989 for proposing a budget plan that did not , in his view , adequately deal with “ violent thugs.
” “ I know it ’ s hard to believe , but this very day , violent drug offenders will commit more than 100,000 crimes on this day alone , ” the then-senator from Delaware said in the September 1989 video recorded via CSPAN .
“ And the sad part is that the we have — we have no more police on the streets of our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago.
” “ And what the President proposes won ’ t help much , ” Biden continued .
“ What he proposes is no increase of what the Congress has already approved last year .
In a nutshell , the President ’ s plan doesn ’ t include enough police officers to catch the violent thugs , not enough prosecutors to convict them , not enough judges to sentence them , and not enough prison cells to put them away for a long time.
” The “ defund the police ” movement has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Biden campaign as many Democrats on the left , including celebrities like John Legend and Megan Rapinoe and politicos like former Hillary Clinton press secretary Brian Fallon , have moved to openly support the concept in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis .
( RELATED : Civil Rights Attorney Leo Terrell : Democratic Party Has Been ‘ Hijacked By The Extremists ’ ) While Biden ’ s campaign platform calls for an additional $ 300 million to fund the Department of Justice ’ s Community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which focuses on community policing , it does not include include any move to “ defund ” police departments around the country .

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden criticized former President George H.W. Bush in 1989 for proposing a budget plan that did not, in his view, adequately deal with “violent thugs.”
“I know it’s hard to believe, but this very day, violent drug offenders will commit more than 100,000 crimes on this day alone,” the then-senator from Delaware said in the September 1989 video recorded via CSPAN. “And the sad part is that the we have — we have no more police on the streets of our major cities that we had ten years ago.”
WATCH:
“And what the President proposes won’t help much,” Biden continued. “What he proposes is no increase of what the Congress has already approved last year. In a nutshell, the President’s plan doesn’t include enough police officers to catch the violent thugs, not enough prosecutors to convict them, not enough judges to sentence them, and not enough prison cells to put them away for a long time.”
The “defund the police” movement has become a political landmine of late for the Biden campaign as many Democrats on the left, including celebrities like John Legend and Megan Rapinoe and politicos like former Hillary Clinton press secretary Brian Fallon, have moved to openly support the concept in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. (RELATED: Civil Rights Attorney Leo Terrell: Democratic Party Has Been ‘Hijacked By The Extremists’)
While Biden’s campaign platform calls for an additional $300 million to fund the Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, which focuses on community policing, it does not include include any move to “defund” police departments around the country.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--‘I Was There’: William Barr Fires Back At Margaret Brennan Over Lafayette Park Protest

Attorney General William Barr pushed back on the narrative that “ peaceful protesters ” had been cleared last Monday from Lafayette Park .
Barr challenged host Margaret Brennan several times during a Sunday morning appearance on CBS ’ “ Face the Nation , ” arguing that the media ’ s framing of what had happened left out a lot of context .
( RELATED : Jim Acosta Says The White House ‘ Pummeled Protesters ’ For Photo-Op — Kayleigh McEnany Fires Back ) Brennan began by asking whether Barr believed it was appropriate to use tear gas or pepper balls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They were not peaceful protesters , and that ’ s one of the big lies the media seems to be perpetuating , ” Barr fired back immediately .
Brennan responded with a challenge , noting that three of her CBS colleagues had said they did not hear warnings for the crowd to move back or disperse .
“ There were three warnings , ” Barr pushed back , explaining why expanding the perimeter had been deemed necessary .
“ On Friday , Saturday , and Sunday , okay , there were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where the park police were under constant attack , ” Barr said .
“ The officers were pummeled with bricks .
Crow bars were used to pry up the pavers at the park , and they were hurled at police .
There were fires set in not only St. John ’ s Church but a historic building at Lafayette burned to the ground.
” “ Not looters .
These the were the violent rioters who dominated Lafayette Park , ” Barr continued .
Brennan tried to push the narrative back to Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaceful protest— ” “ Let me get to this .
This has been totally obscured by the media , ” Barr insisted .
“ They broke into the Treasury Department .
And they were injuring police.
” Barr explained that the violence that occurred Sunday night was what had actually prompted park police to widen the perimeter , allowing them the space to build the temporary fencing that went up later in the week .
“ On Monday , you ’ re saying there were projectiles , ” Brennan tried a different tack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen projectiles being thrown by protesters .
“ I was there , I was there .
I saw them thrown , ” Barr replied .
Brennan asked again whether Barr felt the use of tear gas was appropriate , and Barr took the opportunity to challenge the media narrative again .
“ Here ’ s what the media ’ s missing .
This was not an operation to respond to that particular crowd .
It was an operation to move the perimeter one block , ” he said .
“ And the methods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate ?
Is that what you ’ re saying ?
” Brennan pressed .
“ When they met resistance , yes .
They announced three times .
They didn ’ t move — ” Barr replied .
Brennan continued to push back , arguing that what the public saw was peaceful protesters being pushed back in order to clear a path for President Donald Trump .
“ These events looked very connected to people at home .
In an environment where the broader debate is about heavy-handed use of force in law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to be receiving ?
” she asked .
“ Well , the message is sometimes communicated by the media , ” Barr pushed right back , saying that no one had showed video of the violent riots from the weekend .
“ All I heard was comments about how peaceful the protesters were .
I didn ’ t hear about the fact that there were 150 law enforcement officers injured and many taken to the hospital with concussions .
So it wasn ’ t a peaceful protest .
We had to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to do it as soon as we were able to do it.
” “ But you understand how these events appear connected , ” Brennan clarified .
“ Well , it ’ s the job of the media to tell the truth , ” Barr shot back .
He went on to confirm what others had said earlier in the week — that the decision to move the perimeter had been made long before anyone knew the president intended to speak or to walk off the White House grounds and visit St. @ @ @ @ @

Attorney General William Barr pushed back on the narrative that “peaceful protesters” had been cleared last Monday from Lafayette Park.
Barr challenged host Margaret Brennan several times during a Sunday morning appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” arguing that the media’s framing of what had happened left out a lot of context. (RELATED: Jim Acosta Says The White House ‘Pummeled Protesters’ For Photo-Op — Kayleigh McEnany Fires Back)
WATCH:
Brennan began by asking whether Barr believed it was appropriate to use tear gas or pepper balls to clear the park of peaceful protesters.
“They were not peaceful protesters, and that’s one of the big lies the media seems to be perpetuating,” Barr fired back immediately.
Brennan responded with a challenge, noting that three of her CBS colleagues had said they did not hear warnings for the crowd to move back or disperse.
“There were three warnings,” Barr pushed back, explaining why expanding the perimeter had been deemed necessary.
“On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, okay, there were violent riots in — at Lafayette park, where the park police were under constant attack,” Barr said. “The officers were pummeled with bricks. Crow bars were used to pry up the pavers at the park, and they were hurled at police. There were fires set in not only St. John’s Church but a historic building at Lafayette burned to the ground.”
“These were things that looters did,” Brennan interrupted.
“Not looters. These the were the violent rioters who dominated Lafayette Park,” Barr continued.
Brennan tried to push the narrative back to Monday, saying, “It was a peaceful protest—”
“Let me get to this. This has been totally obscured by the media,” Barr insisted. “They broke into the Treasury Department. And they were injuring police.”
Barr explained that the violence that occurred Sunday night was what had actually prompted park police to widen the perimeter, allowing them the space to build the temporary fencing that went up later in the week.
“On Monday, you’re saying there were projectiles,” Brennan tried a different tack, saying that her colleagues had not seen projectiles being thrown by protesters.
“I was there, I was there. I saw them thrown,” Barr replied.
Brennan asked again whether Barr felt the use of tear gas was appropriate, and Barr took the opportunity to challenge the media narrative again. “Here’s what the media’s missing. This was not an operation to respond to that particular crowd. It was an operation to move the perimeter one block,” he said.
“And the methods they used, you think, were appropriate? Is that what you’re saying?” Brennan pressed.
“When they met resistance, yes. They announced three times. They didn’t move — ” Barr replied.
Brennan continued to push back, arguing that what the public saw was peaceful protesters being pushed back in order to clear a path for President Donald Trump.
“These events looked very connected to people at home. In an environment where the broader debate is about heavy-handed use of force in law enforcement, was that the right message for them to be receiving?” she asked.
“Well, the message is sometimes communicated by the media,” Barr pushed right back, saying that no one had showed video of the violent riots from the weekend. “All I heard was comments about how peaceful the protesters were. I didn’t hear about the fact that there were 150 law enforcement officers injured and many taken to the hospital with concussions. So it wasn’t a peaceful protest. We had to get control over Lafayette Park, and we had to do it as soon as we were able to do it.”
“But you understand how these events appear connected,” Brennan clarified.
“Well, it’s the job of the media to tell the truth,” Barr shot back. He went on to confirm what others had said earlier in the week — that the decision to move the perimeter had been made long before anyone knew the president intended to speak or to walk off the White House grounds and visit St. John’s Church.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--Lindsey Graham Says He’s Been Denied Access To FBI Employees Who Interviewed Key Dossier Source

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he has been denied access to interview an FBI agent and an FBI analyst who met with a key source for the Steele dossier who disavowed the salacious document .
Graham has sought interviews with the FBI case agent and supervisory intelligence analyst to discuss their interview in January 2017 with the primary source for Christopher Steele , the former British spy who investigated the Trump campaign for Democrats .
Steele ’ s source disputed many of the allegations attributed to him in the dossier , which the FBI used to obtain surveillance warrants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The FBI and Justice Department failed to disclose those red flags in applications to federal judges for authority to surveil Page .
“ I made a request to interview the case agent and the intel analyst…and they ’ re denying me the ability to do that , ” Graham said in an interview on Fox News ’ “ Sunday Morning Futures.
” “ I ’ m going to keep working the system , ” Graham said .
Graham , who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee , did not say whether the FBI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ request to interview the FBI employees .
Graham is considering a subpoena for 53 current and former government officials as part of a sweeping review of the investigation of the Trump campaign ’ s possible ties to the Russian government .
Graham has said he wants to get to the bottom of how information from the source was handled at the FBI and Justice Department .
( RELATED : FBI Agent Faulted For ‘ Significant ’ Role In Surveillance Abuse Worse Many Hats During Trump Probe ) “ The question is , did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to tell the system about exculpatory information ?
Does the fault lie with two or three people , or was it a system out of control ?
” Graham said on Fox News .
“ Here ’ s what I think .
Every time there was a stop sign for Carter Page or Flynn , the system moved forward because the people at the top did not want to stop.
” Graham said he plans to call former FBI Director James Comey and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to find out whether @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disputed information in the dossier .
“ I find it hard to believe that McCabe and Comey did not know that the Russian subsource told the FBI in January , ‘ oh , by the way , the documents you ’ re using to get a warrant against Carter Page , the Steele dossier , it ’ s a bunch of hearsay , bar talk and garbage , ' ” Graham said .
One of the agents who took part in the initial interviews with the source is Stephen Somma , a counterintelligence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York field office .
An inspector general report faulted Somma — who is identified as “ Case Agent 1 ” — for numerous errors and omissions in the FBI ’ s investigation of the Trump campaign .
Two Justice Department officials also took part in the interview with the Steele source and failed to disclose the information that undermined the dossier .
Graham is seeking to interview one of those officials , David Laufman .
Laufman served as chief of the Justice Department ’ s counterintelligence division through 2018 .
Content created by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he has been denied access to interview an FBI agent and an FBI analyst who met with a key source for the Steele dossier who disavowed the salacious document.
Graham has sought interviews with the FBI case agent and supervisory intelligence analyst to discuss their interview in January 2017 with the primary source for Christopher Steele, the former British spy who investigated the Trump campaign for Democrats.
Steele’s source disputed many of the allegations attributed to him in the dossier, which the FBI used to obtain surveillance warrants against former Trump campaign aide Carter Page. The FBI and Justice Department failed to disclose those red flags in applications to federal judges for authority to surveil Page.
“I made a request to interview the case agent and the intel analyst…and they’re denying me the ability to do that,” Graham said in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures.”
“I’m going to keep working the system,” Graham said.
Graham, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, did not say whether the FBI or the Justice Department have blocked his request to interview the FBI employees.
Graham is considering a subpoena for 53 current and former government officials as part of a sweeping review of the investigation of the Trump campaign’s possible ties to the Russian government.
Graham has said he wants to get to the bottom of how information from the source was handled at the FBI and Justice Department. (RELATED: FBI Agent Faulted For ‘Significant’ Role In Surveillance Abuse Worse Many Hats During Trump Probe)
“The question is, did the case agent and intel agent refuse to tell the system about exculpatory information? Does the fault lie with two or three people, or was it a system out of control?” Graham said on Fox News.
“Here’s what I think. Every time there was a stop sign for Carter Page or Flynn, the system moved forward because the people at the top did not want to stop.”
WATCH:
Graham said he plans to call former FBI Director James Comey and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe to find out whether they knew that Steele’s source disputed information in the dossier.
“I find it hard to believe that McCabe and Comey did not know that the Russian subsource told the FBI in January, ‘oh, by the way, the documents you’re using to get a warrant against Carter Page, the Steele dossier, it’s a bunch of hearsay, bar talk and garbage,'” Graham said.
One of the agents who took part in the initial interviews with the source is Stephen Somma, a counterintelligence investigator in the FBI’s New York field office. An inspector general report faulted Somma — who is identified as “Case Agent 1” — for numerous errors and omissions in the FBI’s investigation of the Trump campaign.
Two Justice Department officials also took part in the interview with the Steele source and failed to disclose the information that undermined the dossier. Graham is seeking to interview one of those officials, David Laufman. Laufman served as chief of the Justice Department’s counterintelligence division through 2018.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--NYPD Arrests Man For ‘Terroristic Threats’ After He Appeared To Threaten To Burn Diamond District

The New York Police Department has arrested a Brooklyn man for “ making terroristic threats ” after he allegedly threatened to burn down the Diamond District if the mayor did not meet with protesters .
Israel “ Ace ” Burns , 34 , has been charged with one count of making terroristic threats , one count aggravated harassment , and one count of false reporting , the New York Police Department ( NYPD ) said , according to Fox News .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of Media And Politicians Who Downplayed Violence And Looting ) Burns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where he appeared to suggest that he would burn down a Manhattan block famous for jewelry dealers unless Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo and Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio met with protesters and gave “ some direction.
” “ Today , I ’ m giving a demonstration from Barclay ’ s Center at 6 p.m. to City Hall , and that ’ s the first stop — and we ’ re hoping [ Mayor ] De Blasio and [ Gov . ]
Cuomo come out and talk to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Burns said to Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich Saturday .
“ But if they don ’ t , then [ the ] next stop is the Diamond District .
And gasoline , thanks to Trump , is awfully cheap .
So , we ’ re giving them a chance right now to do the right thing , ” Burns said Burns was taken to central booking and had not been released , Fox reported .
( RELATED : Ferguson ’ s First Black Mayor Bemoans Damage To City ) Burns ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the country in response to the death of George Floyd , a black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes , video showed .
The police officer , Derek Chauvin , has been fired and charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

The New York Police Department has arrested a Brooklyn man for “making terroristic threats” after he allegedly threatened to burn down the Diamond District if the mayor did not meet with protesters.
Israel “Ace” Burns, 34, has been charged with one count of making terroristic threats, one count aggravated harassment, and one count of false reporting, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said, according to Fox News. (RELATED: Here’s A List Of Media And Politicians Who Downplayed Violence And Looting)
Burns was interviewed live on Fox News Saturday where he appeared to suggest that he would burn down a Manhattan block famous for jewelry dealers unless Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio met with protesters and gave “some direction.”
WATCH:
“Today, I’m giving a demonstration from Barclay’s Center at 6 p.m. to City Hall, and that’s the first stop — and we’re hoping [Mayor] De Blasio and [Gov.] Cuomo come out and talk to us and give the youth some direction,” Burns said to Fox News reporter Jacqui Heinrich Saturday.
“But if they don’t, then [the] next stop is the Diamond District. And gasoline, thanks to Trump, is awfully cheap. So, we’re giving them a chance right now to do the right thing,” Burns said
Burns was taken to central booking and had not been released, Fox reported. (RELATED: Ferguson’s First Black Mayor Bemoans Damage To City)
Earlier tonight, a man wearing this mask threatened, in a live @FoxNews interview, to burn Manhattan’s diamond district down. Within hours, we identified the man & took him in to be interviewed. pic.twitter.com/NHggPloCAv — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) June 7, 2020
Burns’ comments came as protests and riots occurred throughout the country in response to the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, video showed. The police officer, Derek Chauvin, has been fired and charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--REPORT: 3 Auburn Football Players Test Positive For Coronavirus Ahead Of Workouts Starting

According to Rivals.com , three players tested positive for the virus upon returning to campus , and all of them were asymptomatic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The players , whose names haven ’ t been made public , have been separated and isolated from the rest of the team , according to the same report .
Auburn will start voluntary football activities Monday .
Obviously , this isn ’ t a great situation , and we hope the players recover as quickly as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something we ’ re going to have to get used to seeing .
Alabama reportedly also had several players test positive for coronavirus .
All these teams can do is test players , and then isolate the ones who test positive .
We simply can ’ t shut down the entire sport because a few players get the virus .
It ’ s unrealistic and it ’ s also completely unnecessary .
Auburn has isolated the players , and that ’ s the best you can do .
Let ’ s hope the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sport .
The last thing we need is a major outbreak hitting a team .

Multiple Auburn football players have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
According to Rivals.com, three players tested positive for the virus upon returning to campus, and all of them were asymptomatic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
The players, whose names haven’t been made public, have been separated and isolated from the rest of the team, according to the same report. Auburn will start voluntary football activities Monday.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auburn Football (@auburnfootball) on May 22, 2020 at 10:16am PDT
Obviously, this isn’t a great situation, and we hope the players recover as quickly as possible. I think it’s just something we’re going to have to get used to seeing.
Alabama reportedly also had several players test positive for coronavirus.
Sources: #Alabama football has at least 5 players test positive for COVID-19https://t.co/um8xDl7NGF — Alabama Crimson Tide | BamaInsider.com (@bamainsider) June 4, 2020
All these teams can do is test players, and then isolate the ones who test positive. We simply can’t shut down the entire sport because a few players get the virus.
It’s unrealistic and it’s also completely unnecessary. Auburn has isolated the players, and that’s the best you can do.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auburn Football (@auburnfootball) on May 19, 2020 at 10:25am PDT
Let’s hope the number of positive tests remains low across the sport. The last thing we need is a major outbreak hitting a team.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--De Blasio Announces Plan To Move Funds From NYPD Amid Calls To Defund The Police

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to shift funding away from the city ’ s police department and toward youth programs and social services Sunday , as activists push for defunding police departments .
De Blasio ’ s plan is part of a suggestion from the mayor ’ s task force on racial inclusion , which is chaired by his wife , activist Chirlane McCray .
Decisions about police funding must ensure New Yorkers ’ safety is a priority , the mayor said during a press briefing .
“ We will be moving funding from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” de Blasio said during the hour-long press conference Sunday addressing potential police reforms .
( RELATED : De Blasio Met With Harsh Boos At George Floyd Vigil ) De Blasio ’ s announcement comes after he was booed during a vigil for George Floyd , a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled down on his neck for more than 8 minutes , video of the incident shows .
“ Defund the police ” has become a common slogan among protesters and left-wing figures .
De Blasio added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out in the budget process in the weeks ahead .
But I want people to understand that we are committed to shifting resources to ensure that the focus is on our young people.
” “ This is a beginning .
I want it to be abundantly clear to all New Yorkers .
These are first steps to what will be 18 months of making intense change in this city .
The work of this task force is crucial , ” de Blasio said .
“ This is a transformative moment.
” Street vendor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the responsibility of the NYPD , ” de Blasio added during the briefing .
A civilian agency will now be responsible for policing citizens ’ interactions with city vendors , he said without mentioning the agency .
Floyd ’ s death sparked nationwide protests , and resulted in second-degree murder and manslaughter charges being brought against the police officer , Derek Chauvin , who was immediately fired after the incident .
The NYPD arrested hundreds of protesters , rioters and looters during the protests in New York City .
A campaign emerged after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the country and redirect such resources to other services .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to shift funding away from the city’s police department and toward youth programs and social services Sunday, as activists push for defunding police departments.
De Blasio’s plan is part of a suggestion from the mayor’s task force on racial inclusion, which is chaired by his wife, activist Chirlane McCray. Decisions about police funding must ensure New Yorkers’ safety is a priority, the mayor said during a press briefing.
“We will be moving funding from the NYPD to youth initiatives and social services,” de Blasio said during the hour-long press conference Sunday addressing potential police reforms. (RELATED: De Blasio Met With Harsh Boos At George Floyd Vigil)
De Blasio’s announcement comes after he was booed during a vigil for George Floyd, a black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled down on his neck for more than 8 minutes, video of the incident shows. “Defund the police” has become a common slogan among protesters and left-wing figures.
De Blasio added: “The details will be worked out in the budget process in the weeks ahead. But I want people to understand that we are committed to shifting resources to ensure that the focus is on our young people.”
“This is a beginning. I want it to be abundantly clear to all New Yorkers. These are first steps to what will be 18 months of making intense change in this city. The work of this task force is crucial,” de Blasio said. “This is a transformative moment.”
Street vendor enforcement will also “no longer be the responsibility of the NYPD,” de Blasio added during the briefing. A civilian agency will now be responsible for policing citizens’ interactions with city vendors, he said without mentioning the agency.
Floyd’s death sparked nationwide protests, and resulted in second-degree murder and manslaughter charges being brought against the police officer, Derek Chauvin, who was immediately fired after the incident. The NYPD arrested hundreds of protesters, rioters and looters during the protests in New York City.
A campaign emerged after his death to reduce police department funds across the country and redirect such resources to other services.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--‘Get Over It’: Mike Huckabee Erupts On Romney, Bush, And Other Republicans Who Aren’t Supporting Tru

‘Get Over It’: Mike Huckabee Erupts On Romney, Bush, And Other Republicans Who Aren’t Supporting Trump

Former Arkansas Gov .
Mike Huckabee had strong words for former President George W. Bush , Utah Sen. Mitt Romney , and other Republicans who have stated they will not support President Donald Trump ’ s reelection this November .
Appearing on a Sunday morning “ Fox & Friends ” panel discussion , Huckabee said he was “ livid ” at the idea of Bush , who was “ elected to be president by Republicans , ” refusing to support the duly-elected Republican nominee .
Explaining his reasoning , Huckabee said everyone “ didn ’ t all agree ” on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like Bush , Romney , or former Arizona Sen. John McCain , but “ when it came down to it , we had a choice ” to “ choose a far-left liberal ” or “ somebody that was closer to our views.
” “ I get it that Donald Trump ’ s bedside manner is somewhat more like mean Joe Greene than it is the cool , collected Tom Brady , if it ’ s on the football field , ” Huckabee said before listing positions on issues like abortion , Israel , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justice , and expanding minority employment .
“ There ’ s an incredibly long litany of things he ’ s done , ” Huckabee said .
“ And some of them say , ‘ But I don ’ t like his personality.
’ Well , get over it .
This is not about electing a personality .
This isn ’ t Hollywood .
This is the rough , tumble word of politics .
And maybe he ’ s not as genteel as some of us would like .
But , by gosh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and it ’ s time Republicans rally , because if they don ’ t , they ’ re going to get Joe Biden , who isn ’ t pro-life , who is for higher taxes , open borders , he ’ s going to succumb to China.
” ( RELATED : Civil Rights Attorney Leo Terrell : Democratic Party Has Been ‘ Hijacked By The Extremists ’ ) “ Everything that we find disgusting , he ’ s going to embrace it , including the socialists out here , ” he concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to realize this is a simple choice and we better make the right move .
”

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee had strong words for former President George W. Bush, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, and other Republicans who have stated they will not support President Donald Trump’s reelection this November.
Appearing on a Sunday morning “Fox & Friends” panel discussion, Huckabee said he was “livid” at the idea of Bush, who was “elected to be president by Republicans,” refusing to support the duly-elected Republican nominee.
WATCH:
Explaining his reasoning, Huckabee said everyone “didn’t all agree” on the policies espoused by previous GOP nominees like Bush, Romney, or former Arizona Sen. John McCain, but “when it came down to it, we had a choice” to “choose a far-left liberal” or “somebody that was closer to our views.”
“I get it that Donald Trump’s bedside manner is somewhat more like mean Joe Greene than it is the cool, collected Tom Brady, if it’s on the football field,” Huckabee said before listing positions on issues like abortion, Israel, deregulation, globalism, trade, criminal justice, and expanding minority employment.
“There’s an incredibly long litany of things he’s done,” Huckabee said. “And some of them say, ‘But I don’t like his personality.’ Well, get over it. This is not about electing a personality. This isn’t Hollywood. This is the rough, tumble word of politics. And maybe he’s not as genteel as some of us would like. But, by gosh, he’s getting the job done, and it’s time Republicans rally, because if they don’t, they’re going to get Joe Biden, who isn’t pro-life, who is for higher taxes, open borders, he’s going to succumb to China.” (RELATED: Civil Rights Attorney Leo Terrell: Democratic Party Has Been ‘Hijacked By The Extremists’)
“Everything that we find disgusting, he’s going to embrace it, including the socialists out here,” he concluded. “That’s why we have to realize this is a simple choice and we better make the right move.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--Dabo Swinney Gets Criticized For Wearing ‘Football Matters’ Shirt, Trevor Lawrence Comes To His Defe

Dabo Swinney Gets Criticized For Wearing ‘Football Matters’ Shirt, Trevor Lawrence Comes To His Defense

A photo of Dabo Swinney wearing a “ Football Matters ” t-shirt , which has since been deleted , blew up on Twitter late Saturday , and people weren ’ t happy .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You can see a screenshot of the photos and reactions below .
Despite the absurd backlash online , Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence rushed to Dabo ’ s aid and tweeted Sunday morning , “ Coach Swinney ’ s shirt , in any way , is not mocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been wearing the shirt for months in meetings.
” It ’ s honestly just getting sad where we ’ re at as a society when Swinney is getting dragged for his damn shirt choice .
What the hell is wrong with people ?
The dude is a football coach and he ’ s wearing a shirt about his sport mattering .
Here ’ s a reality check for everyone out there .
Football does matter , and it matters more than anything else in the scope of athletics in America .
Football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many men very wealthy and it ’ s improved more lives than any other sport .
You know what race is very positively impacted by football ?
Black people .
We should praise the success football has brought to so many lives .
The outrage against Dabo Swinney is embarrassing and absurd .

People aren’t happy with Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney.
A photo of Dabo Swinney wearing a “Football Matters” t-shirt, which has since been deleted, blew up on Twitter late Saturday, and people weren’t happy. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You can see a screenshot of the photos and reactions below.
It appears the tweet was deleted. Here you go. pic.twitter.com/wwcuEWZ8dh — Elika Sadeghi (@elikasadeghi) June 6, 2020
I’m done arguing with Dabo fanatics and their straw men today. I look forward to hearing him unequivocally state that black lives matter and we must all do the work and do better to finally eradicate systemic injustice and inequality. — Elika Sadeghi (@elikasadeghi) June 7, 2020
No, I don’t believe there was malicious intent with Dabo’s shirt. He means well. He’s a good person. Still, the level of tone deafness we’ve seen in the last ten days is alarming. A total lack of self awareness. If you’re a a Clemson fan and can’t admit this, ask yourself why. — Marc Ryan (@MarcRyanOnAir) June 7, 2020
Fuck Dabo. Amateurism is oppressive and criminal. https://t.co/KQNZywzMAT — Luke Bonner (@LukeyBonner) June 7, 2020
There’s willfull ignorance, then there’s whatever world Dabo lives in pic.twitter.com/MlS0VjTMBt — The Real USC (@BarstoolUofSC) June 7, 2020
Given where we were a few weeks ago as a country I could have never imagined Will Muschamp and Jeremy Pruitt out protesting with their players. It’s really cool to see. Makes Dabo’s unwillingness to rise to the occasion here all the more disappointing. — Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) June 6, 2020
Despite the absurd backlash online, Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence rushed to Dabo’s aid and tweeted Sunday morning, “Coach Swinney’s shirt, in any way, is not mocking the Black Lives Matter movement. He has been wearing the shirt for months in meetings.”
Coach Swinney’s shirt, in any way, is not mocking the Black Lives Matter movement. He has been wearing the shirt for months in meetings. — Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee) June 7, 2020
It’s honestly just getting sad where we’re at as a society when Swinney is getting dragged for his damn shirt choice.
What the hell is wrong with people? The dude is a football coach and he’s wearing a shirt about his sport mattering.
Here’s a reality check for everyone out there. Football does matter, and it matters more than anything else in the scope of athletics in America.
Football has lifted countless men up, made many men very wealthy and it’s improved more lives than any other sport.
You know what race is very positively impacted by football? Black people. We should praise the success football has brought to so many lives.
The outrage against Dabo Swinney is embarrassing and absurd.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--Cory Booker Reacts To ‘Defund The Police’ Effort: ‘It’s Not A Slogan I’ll Use’

Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker on Sunday morning said he would not call for the defunding of the police , as many celebrities and protesters have done since the death of George Floyd .
When asked about defunding law enforcement on NBC ’ s “ Meet the Press , ” Booker said he would not defend or use the term but that he does believe the U.S. is “ overpoliced as a society.
” “ Well , I understand clearly the sentiment and the substance behind the slogan .
And so while it ’ s not a slogan I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dismiss it and don ’ t get deeper into the substance , as I said earlier , ” Booker said .
“ It is not a mark of a beloved community to prey upon the most vulnerable in your society.
” The question comes as the words “ Defund The Police ” were painted in the streets of Washingon , D.C. , next to the words “ Black Lives Matter.
” Also , many Democrats on have called for the defunding of law enforcement since Floyd ’ s death .
( RELATED : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Questions About Removing ‘ Defund The Police ’ Mural From City Street ) Former Hillary Clinton campaign spokesman Brian Fallon , who now leads left-wing group Demand Justice , tweeted out his support for defunding the police Wednesday .
Protesters booed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Saturday after he wouldn ’ t say he would abolish the city ’ s police department .
Floyd died while in Minneapolis police custody after an officer put his knee into the back of his neck for over eight minutes while he was handcuffed and on the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Asked If They Would Consider Legislation Labeling Antifa A Terrorist Organization ) Since then , all four former officers involved have been charged .

Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker on Sunday morning said he would not call for the defunding of the police, as many celebrities and protesters have done since the death of George Floyd.
When asked about defunding law enforcement on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Booker said he would not defend or use the term but that he does believe the U.S. is “overpoliced as a society.”
“Well, I understand clearly the sentiment and the substance behind the slogan. And so while it’s not a slogan I’ll use, if people just dismiss it and don’t get deeper into the substance, as I said earlier,” Booker said. “It is not a mark of a beloved community to prey upon the most vulnerable in your society.”
WATCH:
The question comes as the words “Defund The Police” were painted in the streets of Washingon, D.C., next to the words “Black Lives Matter.” Also, many Democrats on have called for the defunding of law enforcement since Floyd’s death. (RELATED: DC Mayor Won’t Answer Repeated Questions About Removing ‘Defund The Police’ Mural From City Street)
Former Hillary Clinton campaign spokesman Brian Fallon, who now leads left-wing group Demand Justice, tweeted out his support for defunding the police Wednesday. Protesters booed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Saturday after he wouldn’t say he would abolish the city’s police department.
Floyd died while in Minneapolis police custody after an officer put his knee into the back of his neck for over eight minutes while he was handcuffed and on the ground. (RELATED: Senate Democrats Silent When Asked If They Would Consider Legislation Labeling Antifa A Terrorist Organization)
Since then, all four former officers involved have been charged.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--DC Mayor Won’t Answer Repeated Questions About Removing ‘Defund The Police’ Mural From City Street

Washington , D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wouldn ’ t answer repeated questions about whether she plans to remove a large “ Defund The Police ” mural on a city street .
Instead , Bowser repeatedly lauded a Black Live Matter mural that the mayor ’ s office commissioned to honor the group that ’ s behind the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd after his arrest by Minneapolis police .
ABC News ’ “ This Week with George Stephanopoulos ” guest host Martha Raddatz noted that the mural has been called “ a performative gesture ” by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggested Bowser won ’ t allow the “ Defund The Police ” message to stay in place .
“ Is that right ?
” “ We certainly are very proud of the D.C. mural that we commissioned in our department of public works and local artists installed , ” the mayor said .
“ It is an affirmative piece of art , a centering piece of art where people from around the globe have called us and thanked us for acknowledging black humanity and black lives in the most important city in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that art.
” Bowser has already renamed a section of street near the White House “ Black Lives Matter Plaza.
” “ But will you take out the part that says defund police ?
” Raddatz again asked .
Bowser would only say that the defunding message was “ not a part of the mural ” but that the mayor and council “ certainly encourage expression but we are using the city streets for city art.
” ( RELATED : Philly Restaurant Stops Offering Free Food To Police After Backlash — ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The host again tried to pin the mayor down on her position .
“ In other words , that will go away .
You will paint over that ?
” “ I actually haven ’ t even had an opportunity to review it , Martha , but we — the response that we ’ ve gotten from people about the Black Lives Matter mural has just been incredible.
” Black Lives Matter as an organization is demanding that police forces be defunded or even abolished .
Hollywood and other celebrities are lining up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former press secretary to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has advocated that cities across America reduce funding for their police forces .
Proponents of defunding or abolishing the police argue that the forces are systematically racist .
President Donald Trump has condemned the defunding movement and has said voting for him in November 2020 will mean more money for law enforcement .

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wouldn’t answer repeated questions about whether she plans to remove a large “Defund The Police” mural on a city street.
Instead, Bowser repeatedly lauded a Black Live Matter mural that the mayor’s office commissioned to honor the group that’s behind the nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd after his arrest by Minneapolis police.
ABC News’ “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” guest host Martha Raddatz noted that the mural has been called “a performative gesture” by the Black Lives Matter D.C. chapter — that suggested Bowser won’t allow the “Defund The Police” message to stay in place. “Is that right?”
“We certainly are very proud of the D.C. mural that we commissioned in our department of public works and local artists installed,” the mayor said. “It is an affirmative piece of art, a centering piece of art where people from around the globe have called us and thanked us for acknowledging black humanity and black lives in the most important city in the world, and we are very proud of that art.”
Bowser has already renamed a section of street near the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza.”
“But will you take out the part that says defund police?” Raddatz again asked.
Bowser would only say that the defunding message was “not a part of the mural” but that the mayor and council “certainly encourage expression but we are using the city streets for city art.” (RELATED: Philly Restaurant Stops Offering Free Food To Police After Backlash — ‘We Believe Black Lives Matter’)
The host again tried to pin the mayor down on her position. “In other words, that will go away. You will paint over that?”
“I actually haven’t even had an opportunity to review it, Martha, but we — the response that we’ve gotten from people about the Black Lives Matter mural has just been incredible.”
Black Lives Matter as an organization is demanding that police forces be defunded or even abolished. Hollywood and other celebrities are lining up to scorn the police, and a former press secretary to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has advocated that cities across America reduce funding for their police forces. Proponents of defunding or abolishing the police argue that the forces are systematically racist.
President Donald Trump has condemned the defunding movement and has said voting for him in November 2020 will mean more money for law enforcement.


thedailycaller--2020-06-07--Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Deputy Killed In Alleged Ambush By Man With A Stockpile Of Bombs

A Santa Cruz County sheriff ’ s deputy was killed and other officers were injured after a man who was stockpiling an arsenal of bombs and guns opened fire on them Saturday , according to local media reports .
Sgt .
Damon Gutzwiller , 38 , was fatally shot after officers responded to reports of a suspicious van near Ben Lamond , California , Sheriff Jim Hart told reporters Saturday night , according to ABC7 News .
The person who called in the report said they saw a cache of guns and bomb-making devices inside the van , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pain we feel for Damon and his family , ” Hart said during a news conference , referring to Gutzwiller , who is survived by his wife and young child .
“ He was the kind of person we all hope to be .
Today , we lost a hero .
We are grateful to have known him and we mourn with his family.
” Gutzwiller and other officers followed the van and finally located it at a Ben Lamond home , Hart said .
Carrillo allegedly ambushed the officers shortly afterward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Hart .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A Closer Look At David Dorn , Retired Police Captain Killed Defending A Store From Looting In St Louis ) Gutzwiller was shot in the altercation and then transported to a hospital , where he was pronounced dead .
A second deputy was hit by a car as the suspect , identified as Steven Carrillo , was allegedly fleeing the scene , according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel .
Carrillo , a 32 year-old and an active duty U.S. Air Force sergeant , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among other felony counts , Hart said .
Carrillo was treated at a hospital Saturday night after being shot with return fire during the shootout , ABC7 News reported .
According to an ABC7 News investigation , Carrillo posted a Facebook meme on May 31 in which he wrote : “ I ’ ll never let racist white people make me forget about the dope white people I know exist .
I love y ’ all.
” The post included different colored fist emojis , with the white fists in the meme crossed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Santa Cruz County ’ s sheriff ’ s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
Gutzwiller ’ s death came on the heels of nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old black man who died May 25 after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes , video of the incident shows .
The police officer , Derek Chauvin , was immediately fired after the incident and faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges .
Gutzwiller was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after retired St. Louis Police Department Captain David Dorn was fatally shot on June 2 trying to defend a local pawn from suspected looters .
Dorn died in the middle of the street after suspected rioters shot him in the torso , reports show .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

A Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputy was killed and other officers were injured after a man who was stockpiling an arsenal of bombs and guns opened fire on them Saturday, according to local media reports.
Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller, 38, was fatally shot after officers responded to reports of a suspicious van near Ben Lamond, California, Sheriff Jim Hart told reporters Saturday night, according to ABC7 News. The person who called in the report said they saw a cache of guns and bomb-making devices inside the van, according to Hart.
“Words cannot express the pain we feel for Damon and his family,” Hart said during a news conference, referring to Gutzwiller, who is survived by his wife and young child. “He was the kind of person we all hope to be. Today, we lost a hero. We are grateful to have known him and we mourn with his family.”
Gutzwiller and other officers followed the van and finally located it at a Ben Lamond home, Hart said. Carrillo allegedly ambushed the officers shortly afterward with home-made bombs and guns, according to Hart. (RELATED: Here’s A Closer Look At David Dorn, Retired Police Captain Killed Defending A Store From Looting In St Louis)
Gutzwiller was shot in the altercation and then transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A second deputy was hit by a car as the suspect, identified as Steven Carrillo, was allegedly fleeing the scene, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Carrillo, a 32 year-old and an active duty U.S. Air Force sergeant, was arrested and will face murder charges, among other felony counts, Hart said. Carrillo was treated at a hospital Saturday night after being shot with return fire during the shootout, ABC7 News reported.
According to an ABC7 News investigation, Carrillo posted a Facebook meme on May 31 in which he wrote: “I’ll never let racist white people make me forget about the dope white people I know exist. I love y’all.” The post included different colored fist emojis, with the white fists in the meme crossed out, the ABC7 investigation team reported.
Santa Cruz County’s sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
Gutzwiller’s death came on the heels of nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died May 25 after a police officer knelt on his neck for several minutes, video of the incident shows. The police officer, Derek Chauvin, was immediately fired after the incident and faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.
Gutzwiller was shot and killed less than a week after retired St. Louis Police Department Captain David Dorn was fatally shot on June 2 trying to defend a local pawn from suspected looters. Dorn died in the middle of the street after suspected rioters shot him in the torso, reports show.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.