thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Patriots Democratic Primary Update: The Battle For VEEP

Former Vice President Joe Biden is the Democratic Party ’ s de facto presidential nominee — and now everyone is talking about who he might choose as his running mate .
Traditionally , candidates put together a short list of possible choices and narrow them down through thorough research and a series of interviews .
Sometimes the final selection is a nod to a worthy primary opponent , sometimes simply an attempt to broaden a candidate ’ s base .
Biden announced earlier this week that he was putting together a campaign committee to assist him in selecting his vice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the committee to be formed by May 1 .
He also said that he planned to have his list narrowed to just a few fully-vetted choices by sometime in July .
“ The first and most important quality is someone who , if I were to walk away immediately from the Office for whatever reason that they can be president and the public could look at that person and say she is capable of being President of the United States tomorrow , ” Biden said .
Biden also repeated what he has said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is fully committed to choosing a female vice president .
While Biden ’ s campaign has not given any indication who might be on his short list , there is one person the former vice president has admitted is on his wish list : former First Lady Michelle Obama .
Calling Obama “ brilliant , ” Biden said he would choose her as his running mate “ in a heartbeat , ” and Dr. Jill Biden appeared to be on the same page .
But Biden may be out of luck : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Obama isn ’ t interested in the job .
“ No chance , ” Jarrett told The Hill , adding , “ The reason why I ’ m being so unequivocal is that there just simply has never been a time when she ’ s expressed an interest in running for office .
She ’ s not demurring here .
She ’ s not being hard to get .
She doesn ’ t want the job.
” With Obama potentially out of the running — even if Biden remains limited to only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few names being floated as possible choices .
CNN ’ s Chris Cillizza published a list of ten likely choices Thursday , from failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams ( ranked 10th ) to California Sen. Kamala Harris ( 1st ) , leaving out Michelle Obama for a number of reasons .
So if it won ’ t be Obama , the next question is whether it will be a black woman .
That would rule out two of Biden ’ s former primary opponents — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Minnesota @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer .
Sunny Hostin , host of ABC ’ s “ The View , ” has said that it ’ s important for Biden ’ s running mate to be a woman of color — more specifically a black woman — because Hostin argues that black women make up his most reliable voting bloc and deserve the credit for resurrecting his campaign going into South Carolina ’ s primary .
( RELATED : Sunny Hostin Says Biden ’ s VP Should Be A Black Woman Because Black Women Will ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ) Hostin and short-lister Abrams discussed the topic and Abrams agreed that it would be a “ concern ” if Biden were to choose a white woman .
Abrams has taken heat for what appears to be an active campaign for the vice presidential nod .
Despite saying a year ago that she didn ’ t intend to “ campaign for second place , ” she has made numerous media appearances in recent weeks , selling herself as a qualified choice for the job .
Abrams and Hostin are not alone in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black woman , however .
Others whose names have been floated seem to be aware of their position on Biden ’ s potential shortlist , but don ’ t appear to be campaigning for the role .
Check back next week for an update on the Democratic Presidential Primary .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden is the Democratic Party’s de facto presidential nominee — and now everyone is talking about who he might choose as his running mate.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-24--FACT CHECK: Was Country Singer Joe Diffie Battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer When He Died From COVID-19?

An image shared on Facebook more than 3,700 times claims country singer Joe Diffie was battling stage four lung cancer when he died from COVID-19 complications .
Diffie did not have lung cancer .
His publicist confirmed to the Daily Caller that the claim is false , and his widow has also disputed it on Instagram .
Diffie , the country singer known for hits such as “ Home ” and “ Pickup Man , ” died from COVID-19 complications on March 29 , according to The Associated Press .
He was 61 .
Two days prior , Diffie had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ page , saying , “ I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment after testing positive for coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) .
My family and I are asking for privacy at this time .
We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant , cautious and careful during this pandemic.
” Some Facebook users claimed in the days following his death that media reports had “ failed to mention that he was in the middle of battling Stage IV lung cancer.
” Scott Adkins , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the Caller in an email that the claim is false , however .
Diffie ’ s widow , Tara Terpening Diffie , also disputed the claim on Instagram .
( RELATED : Did Bill Withers Call Donald Trump A ‘ Great Man ’ Before He Died ? )
“ My husband @ officialjoediffie did NOT HAVE LUNG CANCER , ” she wrote .
“ His father passed , same name , November 2018 to stage IV lung cancer .
STOP STARTING FAKE NEWS .
I ’ ve seen multiple posts and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Diffie is survived by his wife and seven children from four marriages , according to ABC News .

An image shared on Facebook more than 3,700 times claims country singer Joe Diffie was battling stage four lung cancer when he died from COVID-19 complications.
Verdict: False
Diffie did not have lung cancer. His publicist confirmed to the Daily Caller that the claim is false, and his widow has also disputed it on Instagram.
Fact Check:
Diffie, the country singer known for hits such as “Home” and “Pickup Man,” died from COVID-19 complications on March 29, according to The Associated Press. He was 61.
Two days prior, Diffie had posted a statement on his verified Facebook page, saying, “I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment after testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic.”
Some Facebook users claimed in the days following his death that media reports had “failed to mention that he was in the middle of battling Stage IV lung cancer.” Scott Adkins, the country singer’s publicist, told the Caller in an email that the claim is false, however.
Diffie’s widow, Tara Terpening Diffie, also disputed the claim on Instagram. (RELATED: Did Bill Withers Call Donald Trump A ‘Great Man’ Before He Died?)
“My husband @officialjoediffie did NOT HAVE LUNG CANCER,” she wrote. “His father passed, same name, November 2018 to stage IV lung cancer. STOP STARTING FAKE NEWS. I’ve seen multiple posts and it’s upsetting to all of us.”
Diffie is survived by his wife and seven children from four marriages, according to ABC News.


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Harvard Student Group To Host Conference Defending Homeschooling In Response To ‘Hostility In Academ

Harvard Student Group To Host Conference Defending Homeschooling In Response To ‘Hostility In Academia And Media’ Towards Homeschool Families

A Harvard student organization will be hosting an online conference defending homeschooling to counter an event that a professor calling for a presumptive ban on the practice is spearheading .
Ideological Diversity , a student organization at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government , will be hosting “ The Disinformation Campaign Against Homeschooling ” online conference May 1st , according to a press release .
“ The purpose of the conference is to address the hostility in academia and the media towards children learning outside of the schoolhouse , ” the statement says .
Harvard Law School will be hosting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Politics , and Prospects for Reform ” June 18-19 .
The event ’ s co-organizers are Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Bartholet and William and Mary School of Law professor James Dwyer .
Bartholet has said homeschooling is a “ threat ” to “ children and society , ” and that homeschool parents “ promote racial segregation and female subservience.
” Dwyer has claimed that common practices in “ fundamentalist Christian and Catholic schools may be damaging to children , ” and that such education instills “ dogmatic and intolerant attitudes ” in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rebuked by homeschool families , who say that the event mischaracterizes them , and that the event is “ poorly researched , heavily biased , and deleterious , ” one former homeschool student told the Daily Caller .
( RELATED : Homeschool Families Protest Harvard ’ s ‘ Biased ’ And ‘ Elitist ’ Homeschool Event ) The president of Ideological Diversity , Cevin Soling , said that the Law School ’ s event is “ intellectually dishonest.
” “ Not one of the invited speakers is expected to honestly address alternatives to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model of schooling .
Instead , the organizers have already made it clear that they are attacking a strawman in order to promote an agenda , ” the release quotes him saying .
Soling ’ s conference speakers include education experts from libertarian-leaning institutions like the Foundation for Economic Education and Cato Institute .
“ The problem is not just Harvard , ” Soling said .
“ Many journalists and public figures are also deliberately ignoring data.
” He adds that “ one of the happy consequences I am certain we will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in school is that the adolescent suicide rate will decline in 2020 not to mention the number of sexual assaults on students that are rampant in public schools as documented by the AP .
”

A Harvard student organization will be hosting an online conference defending homeschooling to counter an event that a professor calling for a presumptive ban on the practice is spearheading.
Ideological Diversity, a student organization at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, will be hosting “The Disinformation Campaign Against Homeschooling” online conference May 1st, according to a press release.
“The purpose of the conference is to address the hostility in academia and the media towards children learning outside of the schoolhouse,” the statement says.
Harvard Law School will be hosting a “Homeschooling Summit: Problems, Politics, and Prospects for Reform” June 18-19. The event’s co-organizers are Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth Bartholet and William and Mary School of Law professor James Dwyer. Bartholet has said homeschooling is a “threat” to “children and society,” and that homeschool parents “promote racial segregation and female subservience.”
Dwyer has claimed that common practices in “fundamentalist Christian and Catholic schools may be damaging to children,” and that such education instills “dogmatic and intolerant attitudes” in children.
The invite-only event has been rebuked by homeschool families, who say that the event mischaracterizes them, and that the event is “poorly researched, heavily biased, and deleterious,” one former homeschool student told the Daily Caller. (RELATED: Homeschool Families Protest Harvard’s ‘Biased’ And ‘Elitist’ Homeschool Event)
The president of Ideological Diversity, Cevin Soling, said that the Law School’s event is “intellectually dishonest.” “Not one of the invited speakers is expected to honestly address alternatives to compulsory schooling or accurately assess the existing model of schooling. Instead, the organizers have already made it clear that they are attacking a strawman in order to promote an agenda,” the release quotes him saying.
Soling’s conference speakers include education experts from libertarian-leaning institutions like the Foundation for Economic Education and Cato Institute.
“The problem is not just Harvard,” Soling said. “Many journalists and public figures are also deliberately ignoring data.”
He adds that “one of the happy consequences I am certain we will see as a consequence of kids not being in school is that the adolescent suicide rate will decline in 2020 not to mention the number of sexual assaults on students that are rampant in public schools as documented by the AP.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Simplifying Sight Systems: A Guide To Red Dots

While the venerated cowboy of the Wild West has long been admired for his ability to “ shoot from the hip , ” and take down his targets with perfect accuracy , most marksmen realize they will not be able to achieve this prowess .
And the ones who have perfected their craft to the point of shooting without sighting assistance are truly masters of their craft .
Props to you !
In this article , however , I will speak to the not-yet-gun-gods who seek a better understanding of their red dot sights .
“ Red dot ” is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that makes a target easier to hit by doing exactly what the name implies : casting a red or green dot on the target .
This type of sight makes accuracy easier to accomplish because it allows the shooter to focus on a single object without having to overlook the various other foliage , scenery , and background objects that could disrupt a perfect shot .
In fact , I ’ ve been using a red dot sight on my AR15 to achieve stunning accuracy and fast target acquisition .
Depending on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there are three main types of red dot sights you can use : reflex , prismatic , and holographic .
The reflex optic utilizes an LED and spherical reflector , bouncing the red or green light off the angled mirror in a way that creates a focused beam of light .
Some reflex sights have an exposed beam , but many reflex scopes are made to where you can see the reticle while your target can not .
Depending on the distance you ’ re shooting from , there are varying sizes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using different size holes located in front of the light source .
A larger dot would be beneficial if you ’ re shooting closer and wanting to lock onto targets more quickly .
A smaller dot would make it easier to shoot from longer distances .
Perhaps the most versatile of the “ red dot ” scopes , the reflex is a great option for the average hunter because of its lower cost and ease of use .
You could be looking through it from a very weird angle and still be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target with relative ease .
The prismatic optic uses , you guessed it , a prism to focus the beam of light .
Often , this type of sight will have a reticle etched into its glass .
Like the reflex sight , the prismatic sight is also useful for rifle hunting .
However , this type of scope is more specialized for longer distances because it has a small amount of magnification available .
The downside to using this optic is that it takes longer to lock on to a target because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final contestant on “ Which Red Dot Sight Are We Talking About Now ?
” is the holographic sight .
Patented by EOTech , these less common types of red dots are also the most expensive of the three .
This is because they use state-of-the-art technology that basically takes the light from the target area and reforms it in the scope ’ s viewing mechanism .
This type of optic is touted for its ease of use and high quality .
The EOTech scopes come in several reticle patterns , but even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EOTech product makes a beam impossible for the target to see .
With a basic understanding of the different types of red dot sights , you can optimize your shooting speed and accuracy by choosing the sight that works best for your firearm .
So , whether you use your sight for hunting game or for defensive carry , go saddle up and make Wyatt Earp proud .
Just don ’ t forget your red dot !
Richard Douglas is a firearms expert and educator .
His work has appeared in The National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and more .
In his free time , he reviews optics on his Scopes Field blog .
Click here to visit ScopesField.com .

By Richard Douglas, ScopesField.com
While the venerated cowboy of the Wild West has long been admired for his ability to “shoot from the hip,” and take down his targets with perfect accuracy, most marksmen realize they will not be able to achieve this prowess. And the ones who have perfected their craft to the point of shooting without sighting assistance are truly masters of their craft. Props to you! In this article, however, I will speak to the not-yet-gun-gods who seek a better understanding of their red dot sights.
What’s A Red Dot?
“Red dot” is often applied to any type of sight that makes a target easier to hit by doing exactly what the name implies: casting a red or green dot on the target. This type of sight makes accuracy easier to accomplish because it allows the shooter to focus on a single object without having to overlook the various other foliage, scenery, and background objects that could disrupt a perfect shot. In fact, I’ve been using a red dot sight on my AR15 to achieve stunning accuracy and fast target acquisition. Depending on the type of firearm you’re using, there are three main types of red dot sights you can use: reflex, prismatic, and holographic.
Reflex (Reflector)
The reflex optic utilizes an LED and spherical reflector, bouncing the red or green light off the angled mirror in a way that creates a focused beam of light. Some reflex sights have an exposed beam, but many reflex scopes are made to where you can see the reticle while your target cannot. Depending on the distance you’re shooting from, there are varying sizes of dots that can be created by using different size holes located in front of the light source. A larger dot would be beneficial if you’re shooting closer and wanting to lock onto targets more quickly. A smaller dot would make it easier to shoot from longer distances. Perhaps the most versatile of the “red dot” scopes, the reflex is a great option for the average hunter because of its lower cost and ease of use. You could be looking through it from a very weird angle and still be able to lock your red dot on the target with relative ease.
Prismatic
The prismatic optic uses, you guessed it, a prism to focus the beam of light. Often, this type of sight will have a reticle etched into its glass. Like the reflex sight, the prismatic sight is also useful for rifle hunting. However, this type of scope is more specialized for longer distances because it has a small amount of magnification available. The downside to using this optic is that it takes longer to lock on to a target because of the narrower eye relief.
Holographic
Our final contestant on “Which Red Dot Sight Are We Talking About Now?” is the holographic sight. Patented by EOTech, these less common types of red dots are also the most expensive of the three. This is because they use state-of-the-art technology that basically takes the light from the target area and reforms it in the scope’s viewing mechanism. This type of optic is touted for its ease of use and high quality. The EOTech scopes come in several reticle patterns, but even though they are somewhat customizable, each EOTech product makes a beam impossible for the target to see.
Conclusion
With a basic understanding of the different types of red dot sights, you can optimize your shooting speed and accuracy by choosing the sight that works best for your firearm. So, whether you use your sight for hunting game or for defensive carry, go saddle up and make Wyatt Earp proud. Just don’t forget your red dot!
Richard Douglas is a firearms expert and educator. His work has appeared in The National Interest, SOFREP, American Shooting Journal, and more. In his free time, he reviews optics on his Scopes Field blog. Click here to visit ScopesField.com.


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--The Trump Show! The Best 3 Minutes of Trump’s Thursday Briefing

Thursday ’ s White House coronavirus press briefing was one for the record books .
The president got into it with multiple outlets and broke news about some new weapons that could kill the coronavirus .
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Thursday’s White House coronavirus press briefing was one for the record books.
The president got into it with multiple outlets and broke news about some new weapons that could kill the coronavirus. Check out the highlights below.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Authoritarianism On The Rise In America In The Age Of Coronavirus

To battle the coronavirus pandemic , states and cities across the U.S. have embraced authoritarian measures , but are they going too far ?
Some public officials , like Democratic Michigan Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer , have gone so far as to ban people from visiting friends and family unless they are doing so to perform medical assistance .
Some cities have implemented mass surveillance programs , widely considered to be illegal .
Police in 22 different cities have begun using DJI drones to enforce coronavirus restrictions , despite a ban on these drones by the Department of Justice .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ People Who Never Tested Positive To Coronavirus Death Tolls ) Religious liberty has also been on the chopping block during the coronavirus response , as states and cities cracked down on Easter celebrations earlier this month .
Democratic Kentucky Gov .
Andy Beshear warned people in his state that he would have police take pictures of people ’ s license plates and force them to quarantine for 14 days if they attended Easter services , although a judge later ruled that churches had the right to congregate through drive thru services .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaking up a service , with one officer telling the church ’ s pastor that “ your rights have been suspended by the government.
” As shutdowns over the virus continue and crackdowns on civil liberties escalate , many Americans are making clear that they have had enough .
Over 300,000 people have signed a petition demanding Whitmer be recalled , while protests have popped up across the country .
Thousands of Americans have gathered at “ reopen rallies ” in state capitals throughout the country .
Virginians protesting in the state capital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying “ we will not comply , ” while anti-lockdown protesters in the Texas state capital of Austin loudly chanted “ Fire Fauci , ” a reference to Dr. Anthony Fauci — President Donald Trump ’ s top coronavirus adviser .
As protests have raged around the country , public officials and police have taken counter measures .
( RELATED : FLASHBACK : Jan.21 : Fauci Says Coronavirus ‘ Not A Major Threat ’ To U.S. ) After a North Carolina protester was arrested , the Raleigh Police Department tweeted that exercising the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ non-essential activity , ” drawing swift backlash on social media .
Whitmer has taken a punitive posture towards protesters in Michigan , saying that she might extend her state ’ s shutdown as a result of the virus .
“ The worst irony that could come about from these demonstrations is that they force us to stay in this posture longer than — longer than we ’ re already planning to , ” Whitmer said during a Thursday appearance on MSNBC .
Meanwhile , some governments have teamed up with big tech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests .
Facebook reportedly deleted posts promoting the protests in several states , including California and New Jersey , after pressure from state governments .
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he classified posts promoting the protests as “ harmful misinformation , ” and had them taken down .
Benjamin Franklin famously said “ those who would give up essential liberty , to purchase a little temporary safety , deserve neither liberty nor safety , ” and more and more Americans appear to be coming to the conclusion that the threats to their liberty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threats to their safety .

To battle the coronavirus pandemic, states and cities across the U.S. have embraced authoritarian measures, but are they going too far?
Some public officials, like Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have gone so far as to ban people from visiting friends and family unless they are doing so to perform medical assistance. Some cities have implemented mass surveillance programs, widely considered to be illegal. Police in 22 different cities have begun using DJI drones to enforce coronavirus restrictions, despite a ban on these drones by the Department of Justice. (RELATED: NYC Adds Nearly 4,000 People Who Never Tested Positive To Coronavirus Death Tolls)
Religious liberty has also been on the chopping block during the coronavirus response, as states and cities cracked down on Easter celebrations earlier this month. Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear warned people in his state that he would have police take pictures of people’s license plates and force them to quarantine for 14 days if they attended Easter services, although a judge later ruled that churches had the right to congregate through drive thru services.
In Mississippi, police officers could be seen breaking up a service, with one officer telling the church’s pastor that “your rights have been suspended by the government.”
Video from Pastor Hamilton of King James Bible Baptist Church in Greenville, MS. Church tried the “drive-in” method of holding services & were targeted due to the Mayor issuing an order prohibiting such services. Watch as an officer tells the Pastor that his rights are suspended. pic.twitter.com/zLdT6Qd8ew — Nick Short ???????? (@PoliticalShort) April 11, 2020
As shutdowns over the virus continue and crackdowns on civil liberties escalate, many Americans are making clear that they have had enough. Over 300,000 people have signed a petition demanding Whitmer be recalled, while protests have popped up across the country. Thousands of Americans have gathered at “reopen rallies” in state capitals throughout the country.
Virginians protesting in the state capital of Richmond last week held up signs saying “we will not comply,” while anti-lockdown protesters in the Texas state capital of Austin loudly chanted “Fire Fauci,” a reference to Dr. Anthony Fauci — President Donald Trump’s top coronavirus adviser. As protests have raged around the country, public officials and police have taken counter measures. (RELATED: FLASHBACK: Jan.21: Fauci Says Coronavirus ‘Not A Major Threat’ To U.S.)
After a North Carolina protester was arrested, the Raleigh Police Department tweeted that exercising the First Amendment right to protest was a “non-essential activity,” drawing swift backlash on social media. Whitmer has taken a punitive posture towards protesters in Michigan, saying that she might extend her state’s shutdown as a result of the virus.
“The worst irony that could come about from these demonstrations is that they force us to stay in this posture longer than — longer than we’re already planning to,” Whitmer said during a Thursday appearance on MSNBC.
Meanwhile, some governments have teamed up with big tech in an attempt to shut down these protests. Facebook reportedly deleted posts promoting the protests in several states, including California and New Jersey, after pressure from state governments. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he classified posts promoting the protests as “harmful misinformation,” and had them taken down.
Benjamin Franklin famously said “those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety,” and more and more Americans appear to be coming to the conclusion that the threats to their liberty are becoming a greater risk than the threats to their safety.


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Biden Accuser Tells Us New Video Evidence Proves Her Allegations Are True

• New evidence lends credibility to 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden ’ s accuser Tara Reade ’ s claim that she told her deceased mother about the alleged assault .
• Reade accused the then-senator of kissing her , touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent in 1993 .
• A 1993 transcript obtained by The Intercept showed that a caller from Reade ’ s mother ’ s California city mentioned on “ Larry King Live ” that her daughter had problems with a “ prominent senator ” in Washington .
• The Media Research Center @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 , 1993 edition of CNN ’ s “ Larry King Live ” program Friday .
• Reade told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the voice in the video is her mother ’ s and that “ hearing her voice made me cry.
” New video evidence proves that accuser Tara Reade was forced out of her job as a senate staffer for 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden , Reade told the Daily Caller News Foundation Friday .
The 56-year-old Reade had previously told The Intercept that her mother called into “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s alleged assault .
A transcript obtained by The Intercept , as well as a video uncovered by the Media Research Center , show that someone from her mother ’ s city did indeed call into CNN in 1993 and asked for advice about her daughter ’ s problems with a “ prominent senator.
” Reade reminded the DCNF that she had told reporters that her mother called the Larry King show about her alleged assault .
“ I just heard audio , my mother died and hearing her voice made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good mom and always watching out for me even now , ” she said , adding that the video proves what she has been saying : “ that I was forced out and wanted to come forward in 1993.
” Reade worked as a Senate staffer for Biden in 1993 and has accused the then-senator of kissing her , touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent .
The Biden campaign has denied the assault and said it “ absolutely did not happen.
” The Biden accuser has told multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who died in 2016 , about the alleged assault .
Reade had previously said that her mother called into a CNN show and referenced Reade ’ s troubles on Capitol Hill .
“ I remember it being an anonymous call and her saying my daughter was sexually harassed and retaliated against and fired , where can she go for help ?
I was mortified , ” Reade told The Intercept .
She was in her 20s at the time , and could not provide The Intercept with dates related to the call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Women ’ : Women ’ s Groups That Condemned Kavanaugh Silent On Biden Accuser Tara Reade ) The Intercept ’ s Ryan Grim discussed Reade ’ s comments during a podcast interview with Katie Halper , who first aired Reade ’ s allegations .
After the podcast aired , a listener located the transcript of a call very similar to the one Reade had referenced .
The transcript of the call was dated Aug. 11 , 1993 , the publication reported , noting that congressional records show that August 1993 was the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden ’ s Senate office .
In the transcript of the Larry King program titled “ Washington : The Cruelest City on Earth , ” King introduced a caller from San Luis Obispo , California — the California city where Reade ’ s mother resided , according to The Intercept .
“ San Luis Obispo , California , hello , ” King said , according to the transcript .
( RELATED : Former Biden Staffer Files Criminal Complaint With DC Police ) “ Yes , hello , ” the caller responded .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would do besides go to the press in Washington ?
My daughter has just left there , after working for a prominent senator , and could not get through with her problems at all , and the only thing she could have done was go to the press , and she chose not to do it out of respect for him.
” “ In other words , she had a story to tell but , out of respect for the person she worked for , she didn ’ t tell it , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that the call was from her mother , she told The Intercept after being read the transcript .
Following the discovery of the transcript , the Media Research Center uncovered the video of the August 11 , 1993 edition of CNN ’ s “ Larry King Live ” on Friday .
The San Luis Obispo caller does not specifically reference sexual harassment during the call , as Reade had told The Intercept , but the publication noted that the caller said her daughter “ could not get through with her problems at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gone “ to the press.
” These statements also align with the Biden accuser ’ s claims that though she told her superiors in Biden ’ s office about her allegations , she did not receive help .
The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to the DCNF ’ s request for comment .
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New evidence lends credibility to 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden’s accuser Tara Reade’s claim that she told her deceased mother about the alleged assault.
Reade accused the then-senator of kissing her, touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent in 1993.
A 1993 transcript obtained by The Intercept showed that a caller from Reade’s mother’s California city mentioned on “Larry King Live” that her daughter had problems with a “prominent senator” in Washington.
The Media Research Center also uncovered the video of the August 11, 1993 edition of CNN’s “Larry King Live” program Friday.
Reade told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the voice in the video is her mother’s and that “hearing her voice made me cry.”
New video evidence proves that accuser Tara Reade was forced out of her job as a senate staffer for 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden, Reade told the Daily Caller News Foundation Friday.
The 56-year-old Reade had previously told The Intercept that her mother called into “Larry King Live” on CNN regarding Biden’s alleged assault. A transcript obtained by The Intercept, as well as a video uncovered by the Media Research Center, show that someone from her mother’s city did indeed call into CNN in 1993 and asked for advice about her daughter’s problems with a “prominent senator.”
Reade reminded the DCNF that she had told reporters that her mother called the Larry King show about her alleged assault.
“I just heard audio, my mother died and hearing her voice made me cry. She was such a good mom and always watching out for me even now,” she said, adding that the video proves what she has been saying: “that I was forced out and wanted to come forward in 1993.”
Reade worked as a Senate staffer for Biden in 1993 and has accused the then-senator of kissing her, touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent. The Biden campaign has denied the assault and said it “absolutely did not happen.”
The Biden accuser has told multiple news outlets that she told her mother, who died in 2016, about the alleged assault. Reade had previously said that her mother called into a CNN show and referenced Reade’s troubles on Capitol Hill.
NEW: Tara Reade told mer her mother called the Larry King Live show in the ’90s and discussed her daughter’s problems with Biden’s office, referring to him only as a “prominent senator.” The call exists, and here’s a transcript: https://t.co/KHpqDlrpOG https://t.co/5c7YIUdJ4f — Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) April 24, 2020
“I remember it being an anonymous call and her saying my daughter was sexually harassed and retaliated against and fired, where can she go for help? I was mortified,” Reade told The Intercept.
She was in her 20s at the time, and could not provide The Intercept with dates related to the call. (RELATED: ‘Believe All Women’: Women’s Groups That Condemned Kavanaugh Silent On Biden Accuser Tara Reade)
The Intercept’s Ryan Grim discussed Reade’s comments during a podcast interview with Katie Halper, who first aired Reade’s allegations.
After the podcast aired, a listener located the transcript of a call very similar to the one Reade had referenced. The transcript of the call was dated Aug. 11, 1993, the publication reported, noting that congressional records show that August 1993 was the last month of Reade’s employment with Biden’s Senate office.
In the transcript of the Larry King program titled “Washington: The Cruelest City on Earth,” King introduced a caller from San Luis Obispo, California — the California city where Reade’s mother resided, according to The Intercept.
“San Luis Obispo, California, hello,” King said, according to the transcript. (RELATED: Former Biden Staffer Files Criminal Complaint With DC Police)
“Yes, hello,” the caller responded. “I’m wondering what a staffer would do besides go to the press in Washington? My daughter has just left there, after working for a prominent senator, and could not get through with her problems at all, and the only thing she could have done was go to the press, and she chose not to do it out of respect for him.”
“In other words, she had a story to tell but, out of respect for the person she worked for, she didn’t tell it,” King responded.
“That’s true,” the caller said.
Reade said she is sure that the call was from her mother, she told The Intercept after being read the transcript.
Following the discovery of the transcript, the Media Research Center uncovered the video of the August 11, 1993 edition of CNN’s “Larry King Live” on Friday.
#BREAKING: HERE is the video from August 11,1993’s ‘Larry King Live’ described by @TheIntercept (and Tara Reade) as allegedly featuring her mother calling in and alluding to Reade’s sexual assault claims against @JoeBiden (blog here by @ScottJW) https://t.co/fCgEqBnX7n pic.twitter.com/V5FGHskv56 — Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) April 24, 2020
The San Luis Obispo caller does not specifically reference sexual harassment during the call, as Reade had told The Intercept, but the publication noted that the caller said her daughter “could not get through with her problems at all,” and could only have gone “to the press.”
These statements also align with the Biden accuser’s claims that though she told her superiors in Biden’s office about her allegations, she did not receive help.
The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to the DCNF’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-24--The Man Who Would Be King

The Man Who Would Be King

Three-term New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo recently bemoaned President Donald Trump ’ s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic , stating “ We don ’ t have a king in this country .
We didn ’ t want a king , so we have a Constitution and we elect a president.
” Perhaps “ the Guv ” should look in the mirror before opening his mouth .
Gov .
Cuomo has used his daily time in front of press conference bright lights to knock the president .
But he has his own king-like history of overstepping as the Empire State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s especially true now during the pandemic , and especially when it comes to the Second Amendment and the Constitutional rights of New Yorkers .
One of Gov .
Cuomo ’ s earliest actions to combat the spread of coronavirus in New York included shuttering hundreds of firearm manufacturers and retailers by deeming them “ non-essential , ” despite the fact that the Department of Homeland Security specifically included gun stores and those workers as “ essential ” in its guidance .
The firearm and ammunition industry in New York has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.44 billion in economic impact .
Across the nation , that figure is more than 330,000 jobs and $ 60 billion in economic impact .
But Gov .
Cuomo didn ’ t think twice , instead using his authority to close them down .
It ’ s no wonder he ranks among the least popular governors in America .
What ’ s worse than unnecessarily leaving thousands of New Yorkers in the lurch ?
How about refusing their offer to help save the lives of their neighbors ?
Nope – King Cuomo couldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s not surprising .
This is the same governor who despises pro-Second Amendment , law-abiding Americans , infamously mocking “ Who are they ?
Are they these extreme conservatives who are…pro-assault-weapon… ?
Because if that ’ s who they are…they have no place in the state of New York….
” Gov .
Cuomo ’ s disdain for the Second Amendment is deep and his king-like antigun record is long .
Most notably he utilized the “ never let a crisis go to waste ” mantra and forced New York ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through in the middle of the night , the most restrictive antigun law in the country .
It includes limits on magazine capacity that was too far even for a federal judge in New York who struck down the provision in 2013 , and Gov .
Cuomo was again denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2015 .
His SAFE Act also included red flag laws that deny due process and bans on America ’ s most popular-selling centerfire rifle – the modern sporting rifle .
Second Amendment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But once again , Gov .
Cuomo displayed his animosity to the legal process and protecting the Constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners , stating “ You become sort of lawsuit immune , ” when challenged on his order shuttering firearm businesses .
Even Gov .
Cuomo ’ s neighbor to the south recognized the limits to his executive authority .
New Jersey Democratic Gov .
Phil Murphy said he “ wasn ’ t thinking of the Bill of Rights , ” when he initially shut down gun stores , before relenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gov .
Cuomo ’ s antigun bona fides trace back to his time as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Clinton administration where he threatened to have over 3,200 public housing authorities sue members of the firearm industry for crime committed in those housing projects .
Congress quickly put a stop to his threatened litigation .
He also violated antitrust law in 2000 by conspiring with several big city mayors to politicize law enforcement purchasing by collectively refusing to buy from any handgun manufacturer that didn ’ t signed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sought to implement gun control that Congress would never pass .
NSSF sued Cuomo and his allies in federal court prompting putting a stop to their illegal antitrust conspiracy .
Twenty-five years ago , New York ’ s venerated Republican U.S .
Congressman Gerald B. Solomon took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and boomed in support of law-abiding gun owners .
Now more than ever America needs more of that – and Gov .
Cuomo should take notice while running for a fourth term .

By Larry Keane
Three-term New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo recently bemoaned President Donald Trump’s leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, stating “We don’t have a king in this country. We didn’t want a king, so we have a Constitution and we elect a president.”
Perhaps “the Guv” should look in the mirror before opening his mouth.
Gov. Cuomo has used his daily time in front of press conference bright lights to knock the president. But he has his own king-like history of overstepping as the Empire State’s top elected official. That’s especially true now during the pandemic, and especially when it comes to the Second Amendment and the Constitutional rights of New Yorkers.
Shutters Gun Stores, Shuts Them Out
One of Gov. Cuomo’s earliest actions to combat the spread of coronavirus in New York included shuttering hundreds of firearm manufacturers and retailers by deeming them “non-essential,” despite the fact that the Department of Homeland Security specifically included gun stores and those workers as “essential” in its guidance. The firearm and ammunition industry in New York has a significant footprint with 5,500 jobs generating $1.44 billion in economic impact. Across the nation, that figure is more than 330,000 jobs and $60 billion in economic impact. But Gov. Cuomo didn’t think twice, instead using his authority to close them down. It’s no wonder he ranks among the least popular governors in America.
What’s worse than unnecessarily leaving thousands of New Yorkers in the lurch? How about refusing their offer to help save the lives of their neighbors? Nope – King Cuomo couldn’t be bothered to even respond. It’s not surprising. This is the same governor who despises pro-Second Amendment, law-abiding Americans, infamously mocking “Who are they? Are they these extreme conservatives who are…pro-assault-weapon…? Because if that’s who they are…they have no place in the state of New York….”
Long Antigun Track Record
Gov. Cuomo’s disdain for the Second Amendment is deep and his king-like antigun record is long. Most notably he utilized the “never let a crisis go to waste” mantra and forced New York’s infamous gun-rights-restricting New York SAFE Act through in the middle of the night, the most restrictive antigun law in the country. It includes limits on magazine capacity that was too far even for a federal judge in New York who struck down the provision in 2013, and Gov. Cuomo was again denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 2015. His SAFE Act also included red flag laws that deny due process and bans on America’s most popular-selling centerfire rifle – the modern sporting rifle. Second Amendment rights groups across the state roundly disapproved. But once again, Gov. Cuomo displayed his animosity to the legal process and protecting the Constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners, stating “You become sort of lawsuit immune,” when challenged on his order shuttering firearm businesses.
Even Gov. Cuomo’s neighbor to the south recognized the limits to his executive authority. New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said he “wasn’t thinking of the Bill of Rights,” when he initially shut down gun stores, before relenting when faced with a lawsuit.
But Gov. Cuomo’s antigun bona fides trace back to his time as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Clinton administration where he threatened to have over 3,200 public housing authorities sue members of the firearm industry for crime committed in those housing projects. Congress quickly put a stop to his threatened litigation. He also violated antitrust law in 2000 by conspiring with several big city mayors to politicize law enforcement purchasing by collectively refusing to buy from any handgun manufacturer that didn’t signed a so-called “code of conduct” that sought to implement gun control that Congress would never pass. NSSF sued Cuomo and his allies in federal court prompting putting a stop to their illegal antitrust conspiracy.
Twenty-five years ago, New York’s venerated Republican U.S. Congressman Gerald B. Solomon took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and boomed in support of law-abiding gun owners. Now more than ever America needs more of that – and Gov. Cuomo should take notice while running for a fourth term.


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Lindsay Lohan Says Her Early Days ‘In The Public Eye’ Inspired New Song

Lindsay Lohan says her early career days “ in the public eye ” inspired her new song , “ Back To Me.
” “ This song reminded me of moments and parts of my life when I was in LA when I was younger , ” the 33-year-old pop singer shared with the Daily Mail via video in a piece published Thursday while quarantining in Dubai with her sister , Ali .
( RELATED : Check Out The Hottest Looks From The 60th Grammy Awards [ SLIDESHOW ] ) “ ‘ And , you know , getting back to my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s kind of been a process for me over my entire life since I left – especially since I left Los Angeles , ” she added .
( RELATED : Celebrate Samantha Hoopes ’ Birthday With Her Hottest Looks ) Lohan continued , “ You forget valuable people that you really need to ground you .
And I think , you know , I had a bit of those moments , to say the least.
” The actress went on to explain that her catchy new tune is more about , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ As you grew up and as you get older , you find out you go inside , dig deeper and to get back to the true you , ” Lindsay shared .
“ I ’ m a happy person , ’ she added .
“ I love to dance , I love to sing , I love acting and just really , it ’ s a fun , happy song , but it has meaning to it .
And that ’ s what was so important to me.
” However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she wasn ’ t able to release the single with a video , which has been a challenge .
“ That was really hard for me , releasing the song without a video because I haven ’ t released music in so long , ” the “ Mean Girls ” star said .
“ And then not having a video with it , I felt like I was almost letting people down.
” As previously reported , Lohan teased a new single titled , “ Xanax ” last year .
“ [ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the process of moving forward and letting go of the past , ” the “ Freaky Friday ” star wrote at the time .
“ To live and be happy , free of fear .
Just to be grateful and open our eyes to our opportunities instead of numbing the mind .
”

Lindsay Lohan says her early career days “in the public eye” inspired her new song, “Back To Me.”
“This song reminded me of moments and parts of my life when I was in LA when I was younger,” the 33-year-old pop singer shared with the Daily Mail via video in a piece published Thursday while quarantining in Dubai with her sister, Ali. (RELATED: Check Out The Hottest Looks From The 60th Grammy Awards [SLIDESHOW])
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) on Apr 3, 2020 at 3:24pm PDT
“‘And, you know, getting back to my true self and finding my roots and what’s kind of been a process for me over my entire life since I left – especially since I left Los Angeles,” she added. (RELATED: Celebrate Samantha Hoopes’ Birthday With Her Hottest Looks)
Lohan continued, “You forget valuable people that you really need to ground you. And I think, you know, I had a bit of those moments, to say the least.”
The actress went on to explain that her catchy new tune is more about, “people’s perceptions or misconceptions.”
“As you grew up and as you get older, you find out you go inside, dig deeper and to get back to the true you,” Lindsay shared.
“I’m a happy person,’ she added. “I love to dance, I love to sing, I love acting and just really, it’s a fun, happy song, but it has meaning to it. And that’s what was so important to me.”
However, due to the pandemic, she said she wasn’t able to release the single with a video, which has been a challenge.
“That was really hard for me, releasing the song without a video because I haven’t released music in so long,” the “Mean Girls” star said. “And then not having a video with it, I felt like I was almost letting people down.”
As previously reported, Lohan teased a new single titled, “Xanax” last year.
“[This video is about] Family, love, the process of moving forward and letting go of the past,” the “Freaky Friday” star wrote at the time. “To live and be happy, free of fear. Just to be grateful and open our eyes to our opportunities instead of numbing the mind.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Melania Sends Be Best Care Packages To Medical Professionals For Their ‘Hard Work And Dedication’ Du

Melania Sends Be Best Care Packages To Medical Professionals For Their ‘Hard Work And Dedication’ During Pandemic

The White House shared Friday that Melania Trump was sending Be Best care packages to medical professionals to thank them for their “ hard work and dedication ” during the pandemic .
“ # BeBest care packages are on their way to hospitals across the country , a post on Instagram from the WH read , along with a picture that showed a stacks and stacks of boxes with the labels “ Be Best ” on the side .
“ A small token of appreciation from @ flotus for their hard work , compassion , and kindness during these difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) “ The care packages are being sent to show the First Lady ’ s appreciation for the hard work and dedication of medical professionals and to offer encouragement to patients during the COVID19 pandemic , ” FLOTUS ‘ communications director , Stephanie Grisham , told The Daily Caller .
( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) “ Care packages will be filled with gifts from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiative and delivered to various hospitals around the country , ” she added .
“ During previous visits to some of the hospitals , The First Lady met with patients and witnessed the work of countless doctors , nurses , volunteers and other medical personnel and was inspired by their courage and dedication.
” A list of some of the items in the care packages include things like , blankets , hats , totes , backpacks , books and even games for young patients .
Earlier in the day , the first lady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account stating that “ our thoughts and prayers ” continue to be with those suffering from the coronavirus .
“ Our thoughts & prayers continue to be w/ each person suffering & fighting to recover from this terrible virus , & with all of the families who have lost loved ones , ” Melania said .
“ Even though we are physically apart , we are all in this fight together .
”

The White House shared Friday that Melania Trump was sending Be Best care packages to medical professionals to thank them for their “hard work and dedication” during the pandemic.
“#BeBest care packages are on their way to hospitals across the country, a post on Instagram from the WH read, along with a picture that showed a stacks and stacks of boxes with the labels “Be Best” on the side.
“A small token of appreciation from @flotus for their hard work, compassion, and kindness during these difficult times,” the post added. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by The White House (@whitehouse) on Apr 24, 2020 at 1:21pm PDT
“The care packages are being sent to show the First Lady’s appreciation for the hard work and dedication of medical professionals and to offer encouragement to patients during the COVID19 pandemic,” FLOTUS‘ communications director, Stephanie Grisham, told The Daily Caller. (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
“Care packages will be filled with gifts from the First Lady’s Be Best initiative and delivered to various hospitals around the country,” she added. “During previous visits to some of the hospitals, The First Lady met with patients and witnessed the work of countless doctors, nurses, volunteers and other medical personnel and was inspired by their courage and dedication.”
A list of some of the items in the care packages include things like, blankets, hats, totes, backpacks, books and even games for young patients.
Earlier in the day, the first lady shared a post on her social media account stating that “our thoughts and prayers” continue to be with those suffering from the coronavirus.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by First Lady Melania Trump (@flotus) on Apr 24, 2020 at 8:54am PDT
“Our thoughts & prayers continue to be w/ each person suffering & fighting to recover from this terrible virus, & with all of the families who have lost loved ones,” Melania said. “Even though we are physically apart, we are all in this fight together.”


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Gun Test: RISE Armament Watchman

Gun Test: RISE Armament Watchman

RISE Manufacturing had already built a solid reputation in the aerospace , gas and defense industries when it introduced the RA-535 performance trigger for AR-pattern rifles in 2014 , under the RISE Armament name .
Building on the success of this single-stage trigger , RISE began producing its own complete rifles chambered for 5.56×45 mm NATO/.223 Rem.
, as well as .308 Win .
and 6.5 mm Creedmoor , with nearly every part—from the billet receivers and free-floating handguards to the bolt carrier groups and the triggers—designed and built in house .
In 2019 , RISE Armament started making the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carbine designed for law enforcement work and priced to make it attractive to agencies .
Without compromising quality , RISE made some changes that lowered its production costs , allowing the manufacturer to offer the Watchman at a more affordable price .
New for 2020 , the company is making that same Watchman available for civilian consumption .
RISE Armament ’ s first rifles were built using receivers machined from billet aluminum .
This process obviously required quite a bit of machine time .
The Watchman ’ s receivers are 7075 aluminum forgings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every bit as serviceable as the billet receivers .
Both the upper and lower receivers are hard-coat-anodized after machining .
– The Watchman wears a 13.5″ free-floating handguard machined from 6061 aluminum that has been skeletonized for weight reduction .
It features a slim profile for user comfort , and has a Picatinny rail at its top for attaching optics and iron sights .
There are M-Lok-compatible slots at 3 , 6 and 9 o ’ clock for attaching other accessories .
RISE Armament designed the handguard with six quick-detach cups to accommodate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ With a well-earned reputation for accuracy , RISE was determined to build the Watchman with sub-m.o.a .
capability .
Using a 16.1″ 416R stainless steel , air-gauged , button-rifled barrel with a 1:7″ twist , the company uses proprietary external fluting to lower its weight while maintaining rigidity .
The muzzle is threaded at 1/2×28 TPI , and RISE outfits the rifle with its new Veil flash hider .
Designed with input from law enforcement professionals , the Veil was engineered to eliminate the “ pinging ” often associated with this style of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is used to lower port pressure and to increase service life .
RISE cuts the Watchman ’ s chamber to Wylde dimensions , so the rifle can be fired with either .223 Rem .
or 5.56 mm NATO without fear of developing excessive pressures .
RISE Armament manufactures its own bolts and bolt carriers , and a Melonite treatment increases their lubricity and hardness , while providing corrosion resistance ; this process makes them easier to clean and increases the parts ’ durability .
Bilateral , short-throw safety selectors are also included on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Magpul MOE pistol grip , Magpul winter trigger guard and a six-position MOE SL buttstock .
The company uses a single-stage trigger on the Watchman .
Our test sample broke at a very crisp and sensible 3 lbs.
, 9 ozs.
, with a firm reset .
RISE also applies the Melonite treatment to the trigger ’ s parts , as well as other internal components .
To test the Watchman for accuracy at 100 yds.
, we mounted a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5X 42 mm scope using Trijicon rings , and fired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scope ’ s magnification set on 8X .
All groups were fired from a DOA Tactical shooting bench and utilized a Caldwell rifle rest .
Each of the three ammunitions tested produced at least one sub-m.o.a .
group , with the Federal Gold Medal Match 69-gr .
Sierra MatchKing BTHP rounds producing the best accuracy .
In fact , four of the five groups shot with this ammunition measured less than 1″ , with the groups being nice and round without stringing .
The Watchman ’ s trigger breaks cleanly , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s aiming point centered while breaking the shot .
The Watchman also performed well during our function testing , and we found that the trigger ’ s distinct reset made it possible to shoot quickly and accurately .
Throughout our 300-round evaluation there were no stoppages or failures of any sort .
Weighing a trim 6 lbs.
, 7 ozs.
, the Watchman is a handy patrol rifle for a lawman and makes for a good home-defense gun or general-purpose carbine for responsible civilians .
It possesses the accuracy and reliability needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualities will also make it attractive to those looking for a competition rifle .
Priced at an MSRP of $ 1,299 , the Watchman is shipped in a TSA-approved , foam-lined , polymer hard case , and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty .

RISE Manufacturing had already built a solid reputation in the aerospace, gas and defense industries when it introduced the RA-535 performance trigger for AR-pattern rifles in 2014, under the RISE Armament name.
Building on the success of this single-stage trigger, RISE began producing its own complete rifles chambered for 5.56×45 mm NATO/.223 Rem., as well as .308 Win. and 6.5 mm Creedmoor, with nearly every part—from the billet receivers and free-floating handguards to the bolt carrier groups and the triggers—designed and built in house.
In 2019, RISE Armament started making the Watchman, an AR-style .223 Rem. carbine designed for law enforcement work and priced to make it attractive to agencies. Without compromising quality, RISE made some changes that lowered its production costs, allowing the manufacturer to offer the Watchman at a more affordable price. New for 2020, the company is making that same Watchman available for civilian consumption.
RISE Armament’s first rifles were built using receivers machined from billet aluminum. This process obviously required quite a bit of machine time. The Watchman’s receivers are 7075 aluminum forgings that require less machining time yet are every bit as serviceable as the billet receivers. Both the upper and lower receivers are hard-coat-anodized after machining.
The Watchman has a mid-length gas system, and the bolt and bolt carrier are both Melonite-treated. The slim, 13.5″-long fore-end is of 6061 aluminum.
–
The Watchman wears a 13.5″ free-floating handguard machined from 6061 aluminum that has been skeletonized for weight reduction. It features a slim profile for user comfort, and has a Picatinny rail at its top for attaching optics and iron sights. There are M-Lok-compatible slots at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock for attaching other accessories. RISE Armament designed the handguard with six quick-detach cups to accommodate just about any style of sling.
With a well-earned reputation for accuracy, RISE was determined to build the Watchman with sub-m.o.a. capability. Using a 16.1″ 416R stainless steel, air-gauged, button-rifled barrel with a 1:7″ twist, the company uses proprietary external fluting to lower its weight while maintaining rigidity.
The muzzle is threaded at 1/2×28 TPI, and RISE outfits the rifle with its new Veil flash hider. Designed with input from law enforcement professionals, the Veil was engineered to eliminate the “pinging” often associated with this style of flash hider. A mid-length gas system is used to lower port pressure and to increase service life. RISE cuts the Watchman’s chamber to Wylde dimensions, so the rifle can be fired with either .223 Rem. or 5.56 mm NATO without fear of developing excessive pressures.
(l.) The forged 7075 upper receiver has M1913 Picatinny rail along its top. The extended charging handle is of RISE’s own design. (r.) The button-rifled barrel is of 416R stainless and is air-gauged. It is topped with the company’s new Veil flash hider. –
RISE Armament manufactures its own bolts and bolt carriers, and a Melonite treatment increases their lubricity and hardness, while providing corrosion resistance; this process makes them easier to clean and increases the parts’ durability. Bilateral, short-throw safety selectors are also included on the Watchman, and the gun uses a Magpul MOE pistol grip, Magpul winter trigger guard and a six-position MOE SL buttstock.
The company uses a single-stage trigger on the Watchman. Our test sample broke at a very crisp and sensible 3 lbs., 9 ozs., with a firm reset. RISE also applies the Melonite treatment to the trigger’s parts, as well as other internal components.
To test the Watchman for accuracy at 100 yds., we mounted a Trijicon AccuPoint 2.5-12.5X 42 mm scope using Trijicon rings, and fired all of our five-shot groups with the scope’s magnification set on 8X. All groups were fired from a DOA Tactical shooting bench and utilized a Caldwell rifle rest.
Each of the three ammunitions tested produced at least one sub-m.o.a. group, with the Federal Gold Medal Match 69-gr. Sierra MatchKing BTHP rounds producing the best accuracy. In fact, four of the five groups shot with this ammunition measured less than 1″, with the groups being nice and round without stringing. The Watchman’s trigger breaks cleanly, and that made it easy to keep the scope’s aiming point centered while breaking the shot.
–
The Watchman also performed well during our function testing, and we found that the trigger’s distinct reset made it possible to shoot quickly and accurately. Throughout our 300-round evaluation there were no stoppages or failures of any sort.
Weighing a trim 6 lbs., 7 ozs., the Watchman is a handy patrol rifle for a lawman and makes for a good home-defense gun or general-purpose carbine for responsible civilians. It possesses the accuracy and reliability needed for serious work, and those same qualities will also make it attractive to those looking for a competition rifle.
Priced at an MSRP of $1,299, the Watchman is shipped in a TSA-approved, foam-lined, polymer hard case, and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.


thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Report: US Attorney Is Investigating 2017 Leak About Michael Flynn To WaPo

U.S. Attorney John Durham has reportedly been investigating leaks in early 2017 to The Washington Post for a story about Michael Flynn that ultimately led to the former national security adviser being fired from the White House .
Investigators working for Durham have asked witnesses about a leak of information to David Ignatius , a WaPo columnist , The New York Times reported , citing three people familiar with the inquiry .
The report is the first indication that Durham , the U.S. attorney for Connecticut , is focusing on media leaks as part of an expansive probe into issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into possible ties between Trump associates and the Russian government .
Durham has been investigating the FBI ’ s handling of the Steele dossier and the CIA ’ s handling of intelligence regarding Russia ’ s interference in the 2016 election .
( RELATED : Michael Flynn : ‘ I Regret Pleading Guilty ’ ) A column that Ignatius wrote on Jan. 12 , 2017 , helped stoke conspiracies of collusion between Team Trump and the Kremlin .
Citing a “ senior U.S. government official , ” Ignatius reported that Flynn spoke in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who then served as ambassador to Russia .
Ignatius wrote that Flynn “ cultivates close Russian contacts , ” and questioned whether the retired lieutenant general spoke with Kislyak about sanctions that the Obama administration had placed against Russia .
A team of reporters at WaPo followed up with a story on Feb. 9 , 2017 , citing nine current and former government officials who said that Flynn discussed sanctions with Kislyak .
It has since been revealed that investigators had transcripts of Flynn ’ s phone calls with Kislyak .
Flynn pleaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to making false statements to the FBI on Jan. 24 , 2017 , regarding his conversations with Kislyak .
He has since attempted to pull out of the plea deal , claiming that he did not knowingly lie to investigators .
He has said that he took a plea deal in order to protect his son from legal jeopardy .
Republicans have long called for the Justice Department to scrutinize a series of leaks of seemingly classified information related to the Trump administration and the Russia probe .
The FBI obtained authorization to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Trump campaign adviser , WaPo reported April 11 , 2017 .
The existence of the surveillance warrants was classified at the time .
It has since been revealed that the FBI misled the federal court that granted the warrants by withholding information regarding the Steele dossier .
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U.S. Attorney John Durham has reportedly been investigating leaks in early 2017 to The Washington Post for a story about Michael Flynn that ultimately led to the former national security adviser being fired from the White House.
Investigators working for Durham have asked witnesses about a leak of information to David Ignatius, a WaPo columnist, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the inquiry.
The report is the first indication that Durham, the U.S. attorney for Connecticut, is focusing on media leaks as part of an expansive probe into issues related to the government’s investigation into possible ties between Trump associates and the Russian government.
Durham has been investigating the FBI’s handling of the Steele dossier and the CIA’s handling of intelligence regarding Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. (RELATED: Michael Flynn: ‘I Regret Pleading Guilty’)
A column that Ignatius wrote on Jan. 12, 2017, helped stoke conspiracies of collusion between Team Trump and the Kremlin.
Citing a “senior U.S. government official,” Ignatius reported that Flynn spoke in late December 2016 to Sergey Kislyak, who then served as ambassador to Russia.
Ignatius wrote that Flynn “cultivates close Russian contacts,” and questioned whether the retired lieutenant general spoke with Kislyak about sanctions that the Obama administration had placed against Russia.
A team of reporters at WaPo followed up with a story on Feb. 9, 2017, citing nine current and former government officials who said that Flynn discussed sanctions with Kislyak. It has since been revealed that investigators had transcripts of Flynn’s phone calls with Kislyak.
Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2017, to making false statements to the FBI on Jan. 24, 2017, regarding his conversations with Kislyak. He has since attempted to pull out of the plea deal, claiming that he did not knowingly lie to investigators. He has said that he took a plea deal in order to protect his son from legal jeopardy.
Republicans have long called for the Justice Department to scrutinize a series of leaks of seemingly classified information related to the Trump administration and the Russia probe.
The FBI obtained authorization to conduct surveillance on Carter Page, a former Trump campaign adviser, WaPo reported April 11, 2017. The existence of the surveillance warrants was classified at the time. It has since been revealed that the FBI misled the federal court that granted the warrants by withholding information regarding the Steele dossier.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Dozens Of Oil Tankers Are Hovering Around Southern California Coast With Nowhere To Go

The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a situation in which dozens of oil tanker vessels are floating around the Southern California coast as they wait to dock while the country wrestles with what to do with the current glut in crude .
Oil companies are storing excess supplies on giant vessels as the country and industry ponder how and where to offload the oil .
There were 27 oil vessels churning up waters just off the Southwest Pacific coast Thursday , according to a press statement from the USCG .
“ Due to the unique nature of this situation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adapting our procedures to ensure the safety of the vessels at anchor and the protection of the surrounding environment , ” Cmdr .
Marshall Newberry said in the statement .
Newberry is managing the traffic jam from Los Angeles , California .
He added : “ Coast Guard watchstanders , in partnership with the Marine Exchange of Southern California , are closely monitoring each anchorage to manage the increased number of tank vessels we ’ re seeing off the California coast.
” The Coast Guard is responsible for maritime safety , security and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s ports and waterways .
( RELATED : ‘ Uncharted Territory ’ : Energy Analysts Worry Oil Prices Could Fall Below Zero , Forcing Producers To Radical Measures ) The traffic jam came as the oil industry faces serious headwinds as consumer demand for crude fell off a cliff after U.S. officials enacted economic lockdowns to slow the spread of coronavirus , which originated in China and is reportedly responsible for more than 150,000 deaths worldwide .
Oil prices fell below zero Wednesday as producers struggle to give away their oil .
Saudi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ intent to continue producing despite shrinking demand played a part in the calamity .
President Donald Trump played a role in getting Russia and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to drop output , bringing production to 9.7 million barrels a day .
But the deal is unlikely to show results for another month , experts said .
The U.S. Coast Guard has not replied to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
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The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a situation in which dozens of oil tanker vessels are floating around the Southern California coast as they wait to dock while the country wrestles with what to do with the current glut in crude.
Oil companies are storing excess supplies on giant vessels as the country and industry ponder how and where to offload the oil. There were 27 oil vessels churning up waters just off the Southwest Pacific coast Thursday, according to a press statement from the USCG.
“Due to the unique nature of this situation, the Coast Guard is constantly evaluating and adapting our procedures to ensure the safety of the vessels at anchor and the protection of the surrounding environment,” Cmdr. Marshall Newberry said in the statement.
Newberry is managing the traffic jam from Los Angeles, California.
He added: “Coast Guard watchstanders, in partnership with the Marine Exchange of Southern California, are closely monitoring each anchorage to manage the increased number of tank vessels we’re seeing off the California coast.”
The Coast Guard is responsible for maritime safety, security and the environmental conditions of the country’s ports and waterways. (RELATED: ‘Uncharted Territory’: Energy Analysts Worry Oil Prices Could Fall Below Zero, Forcing Producers To Radical Measures)
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The #USCG is closely monitoring the increased presence of tanker vessels anchored off the coast of Southern California. pic.twitter.com/i6HuX6wxgn — USCG Los Angeles (@USCGLosAngeles) April 24, 2020
The traffic jam came as the oil industry faces serious headwinds as consumer demand for crude fell off a cliff after U.S. officials enacted economic lockdowns to slow the spread of coronavirus, which originated in China and is reportedly responsible for more than 150,000 deaths worldwide. Oil prices fell below zero Wednesday as producers struggle to give away their oil.
Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil-producing nations’ intent to continue producing despite shrinking demand played a part in the calamity. President Donald Trump played a role in getting Russia and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to drop output, bringing production to 9.7 million barrels a day. But the deal is unlikely to show results for another month, experts said.
The U.S. Coast Guard has not replied to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-04-24--Minorities Overwhelmingly Support An Immigration Ban To Fight Coronavirus, Poll Finds

A survey found that an overwhelming majority of minority groups in the United States supports a moratorium on immigration to help stop the spread of coronavirus .
A USA Today/Ipsos poll conducted earlier in April found that 71 % of non-white respondents support a ban on immigration as a means to fight the COVID-19 pandemic , a notable result given many critics of the Trump administration claiming an immigration ban to be xenophobic .
Only 16 % of minority respondents disagreed with the idea of blocking immigration amid the pandemic .
Even more white Americans , 83 % , supported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between April 9 and 10 , before President Donald Trump first announced a large-scale prohibition on immigration to protect Americans ’ health and job security .
Upon his announcement , Democratic lawmakers immediately lambasted the ban as xenophobic and racist .
“ Trump will ban immigration but allow some Southern states to loosen restrictions , ” Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted shortly after his announcement .
“ This has nothing to do with our safety and everything to do with his blatant xenophobia.
” “ President Trump now seeks to distract us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put the blame on immigrants , ” Democratic New York Rep. Jerry Nadler said in another response .
“ This is a disgrace — demonizing so many of those who are serving on the front lines against COVID while the President shows himself as small and ineffective.
” Trump ’ s plan , unveiled Wednesday , specifically restricts many green card applicants abroad from entering the United States , but leaves exceptions for temporary migrant workers .
Other recent surveys find strong minority support , Hispanic individuals in particular , for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Democratic lawmakers .
A Rasmussen Weekly Immigration Index conducted from April 12 to 16 , for example , found that 71 % of Hispanic individuals favored E-Verify as a way to ensure employers only hired legal workers ; and 62 % of Hispanic individuals agreed that if a business is struggling to fill open positions , it should raise wages instead of importing foreign workers , even if it means that prices rise .
( RELATED : ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Wanted For Allegedly Raping A Minor In His Home Country ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Democratic Party , a survey released on Friday by Latino Decisions found that just 49 % of Latino registered voters would pull the lever for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden .
The results indicated lower support for Biden compared to prior Democratic presidential nominees .
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A survey found that an overwhelming majority of minority groups in the United States supports a moratorium on immigration to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
A USA Today/Ipsos poll conducted earlier in April found that 71% of non-white respondents support a ban on immigration as a means to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, a notable result given many critics of the Trump administration claiming an immigration ban to be xenophobic.
Only 16% of minority respondents disagreed with the idea of blocking immigration amid the pandemic. Even more white Americans, 83%, supported a ban.
The poll was conducted between April 9 and 10, before President Donald Trump first announced a large-scale prohibition on immigration to protect Americans’ health and job security.
Upon his announcement, Democratic lawmakers immediately lambasted the ban as xenophobic and racist.
“Trump will ban immigration but allow some Southern states to loosen restrictions,” Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar tweeted shortly after his announcement. “This has nothing to do with our safety and everything to do with his blatant xenophobia.”
“President Trump now seeks to distract us from his fumbled COVID-19 response by trying to put the blame on immigrants,” Democratic New York Rep. Jerry Nadler said in another response. “This is a disgrace — demonizing so many of those who are serving on the front lines against COVID while the President shows himself as small and ineffective.”
Trump’s plan, unveiled Wednesday, specifically restricts many green card applicants abroad from entering the United States, but leaves exceptions for temporary migrant workers.
Other recent surveys find strong minority support, Hispanic individuals in particular, for a number of immigration-related items that are opposed by Democratic lawmakers.
A Rasmussen Weekly Immigration Index conducted from April 12 to 16, for example, found that 71% of Hispanic individuals favored E-Verify as a way to ensure employers only hired legal workers; and 62% of Hispanic individuals agreed that if a business is struggling to fill open positions, it should raise wages instead of importing foreign workers, even if it means that prices rise. (RELATED: ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Wanted For Allegedly Raping A Minor In His Home Country)
Despite being a fairly loyal constituency for the Democratic Party, a survey released on Friday by Latino Decisions found that just 49% of Latino registered voters would pull the lever for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
The results indicated lower support for Biden compared to prior Democratic presidential nominees.
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