thedailycaller--2020-10-01--FACT CHECK: During The 1st Presidential Debate, Did Joe Biden Say, ‘If You’re Going To Vote, Vote Ea

FACT CHECK: During The 1st Presidential Debate, Did Joe Biden Say, ‘If You’re Going To Vote, Vote Early And Vote Often’?

A post shared on Facebook Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said during the first presidential debate : “ If you ’ re going to vote , vote early and vote often.
” A review of the debate transcripts shows Biden did not make the comment during the debate .
Author Lance Wallnau originally shared the alleged Biden quote along with a photo of a television showing the first presidential debate , seemingly suggesting the former vice president made the remark during the debate .
His post appears to have been deleted Wednesday evening , but duplicates remain circulating .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daily Mail , Concord Monitor and USA Today show that Biden did make the statement during the debate .
CNN ’ s video feed of the debate also does not show Biden making a comment to that effect .
Check Your Fact didn ’ t find the quote on Biden ’ s social media accounts or in any media reports about the debate .
“ Fox News Sunday ” host Chris Wallace , who moderated the debate , devoted the final segment in the six-topic debate to election integrity .
Wallace asked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do to reassure the American people that the next president will be the legitimate winner of this election ?
” Biden said he wants to “ prepare to let people vote , ” adding that “ they should go to iwillvote.com , decide how they ’ re going to vote , when they ’ re going to vote , and what means by which they ’ re going to vote.
” ( RELATED : Does This Video Show Joe Biden ‘ Caught Red-Handed ’ Using A Teleprompter During A Telemundo Interview ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Biden continued .
“ You will determine the outcome of this election .
Vote , vote , vote .
If you ’ re able to vote early in your state , vote early .
If you ’ re able to vote in-person , vote in-person .
Vote whatever way is the best way for you.
” The quote “ Vote early and vote often ” and similar iterations have unclear origins .
In a 1926 publication , historian James Morgan credited John Van Buren , the son of President Martin Van Buren @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bartlett ’ s Familiar Quotations ” found an instance of the quote being said by William Porcher Miles in 1858 , according to the book “ Safire ’ s Political Dictionary.
” The American Archive of Public Broadcasting links the expression and its variations to a range of figures , including gangster Al Capone .

A post shared on Facebook Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said during the first presidential debate: “If you’re going to vote, vote early and vote often.”
Verdict: False
A review of the debate transcripts shows Biden did not make the comment during the debate.
Fact Check:
Author Lance Wallnau originally shared the alleged Biden quote along with a photo of a television showing the first presidential debate, seemingly suggesting the former vice president made the remark during the debate. His post appears to have been deleted Wednesday evening, but duplicates remain circulating.
A review of the debate transcripts from the Daily Mail, Concord Monitor and USA Today show that Biden did make the statement during the debate. CNN’s video feed of the debate also does not show Biden making a comment to that effect. Check Your Fact didn’t find the quote on Biden’s social media accounts or in any media reports about the debate.
“Fox News Sunday” host Chris Wallace, who moderated the debate, devoted the final segment in the six-topic debate to election integrity. Wallace asked the candidates, “What are you prepared to do to reassure the American people that the next president will be the legitimate winner of this election?”
Biden said he wants to “prepare to let people vote,” adding that “they should go to iwillvote.com, decide how they’re going to vote, when they’re going to vote, and what means by which they’re going to vote.” (RELATED: Does This Video Show Joe Biden ‘Caught Red-Handed’ Using A Teleprompter During A Telemundo Interview?)
“Show up and vote,” Biden continued. “You will determine the outcome of this election. Vote, vote, vote. If you’re able to vote early in your state, vote early. If you’re able to vote in-person, vote in-person. Vote whatever way is the best way for you.”
The quote “Vote early and vote often” and similar iterations have unclear origins. In a 1926 publication, historian James Morgan credited John Van Buren, the son of President Martin Van Buren, with coining the phrase. “Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations” found an instance of the quote being said by William Porcher Miles in 1858, according to the book “Safire’s Political Dictionary.” The American Archive of Public Broadcasting links the expression and its variations to a range of figures, including gangster Al Capone.


thedailycaller--2020-10-01--EXCLUSIVE: Here’s How ICE’s New Acting Director Plans To Change Public Perception Of His Agency

• ICE ’ s new acting director , Tony Pham , plans to change the public perception of his agency , he told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
• Pham said he believes criticisms of the agency are unwarranted .
• Pham wants to represent the agents who are unknown to the public but who work to make America better every day .
Tony Pham is focused on changing the narrative of Immigration and Customs Enforcement by highlighting the work agents do every day , he told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an exclusive interview .
Closing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performing the duties of the director of ICE , Pham told the DCNF that he plans to focus on addressing the public misconception of the agency and its employees by promoting discussion around the “ remarkable work that the men and women of ICE do every day.
” Pham intends to draw on his previous experiences as a front-line prosecutor , detention director , and criminal investigator to bring something different to the agency , he told the DCNF .
“ My vision for this organization is to highlight the hardworking men and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be able to meet every single individual to address some of the issues moving forward with a thoughtful process based upon my legal background , and I think that ’ s going to be what is different , and it ’ s not better , it ’ s not worse , it ’ s just different , ” Pham said .
ICE ’ s mission is to protect America from illegal immigration and cross-border crimes that threaten national security and public safety , Pham told the DCNF .
ICE agents and officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smart immigration , terrorism prevention , and stopping the illegal flow of goods and people across America ’ s borders , according to Pham .
“ It ’ s those individuals that we meet in our everyday travels across the United States who deserve an acting director who will tell their story and recognize their value and recognize their commitment to our country , and that ’ s the narrative that I want to put out there for the public to see , ” Pham told the DCNF .
“ That these are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , they ’ re anonymous , you don ’ t know them , but their charge is to make our lives better , ” Pham added .
Pham emphasized the work done by the agency ’ s Enforcement and Removal Operations ( ERO ) group , who identify and arrest illegal immigrants .
In the 2019 fiscal year , around 86 % of the individuals that ERO arrested had prior criminal records or arrests , according to Pham .
“ That plays directly into our ability to protect our communities by removing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk to our communities , ” Pham told the DCNF .
“ These are individuals that we focus on that have committed crimes , they do some time , they come back out and they have an opportunity to commit crime again.
” The Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security investigated concerns about how detainees were treated in four ICE facilities in June 2019 and found “ nooses in detainee cells , overly restrictive segregation , inadequate medical care , unreported security incidents , and significant food safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ released in June 2019 .
Human Rights Watch interviewed children detained by U.S. Border Patrol and learned that they were held in jail-like cells without access to clean clothes , showers , beds , or basic hygiene products , according to a written testimony Clara Long delivered to Congress in July 2019 .
The children reportedly were not able to regularly contact their family members and multiple were sick , according to Human Rights Watch .
Young children who were reportedly separated from adults were cared for by the older children who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say the criticism is unwarranted , ” Pham told the DCNF , when asked how he responds to criticisms of the agency .
“ We approach individuals we take into our custody with the utmost compassion and professionalism , and we work towards providing individuals a safe environment while they ’ re in detention as their case works through the immigration courts , ” he added .
Pham spent 10 years working in two different detention facilities where he developed his career and learned to treat “ individuals in our detention facilities with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the DCNF .
( RELATED : Acting ICE Director : Anyone Responsible For Alleged Forced Hysterectomies ‘ Should Be Held Accountable ’ ) As a front-line prosecutor , Pham ran grand juries and learned the inner workings of the court system , he told the DCNF .
He added that his previous experience investigating gang-related incidents gives him a leg-up when working with Homeland Security Investigations agents because he can “ walk right in and have those conversations ” with a fluent understanding of the information .
“ I ’ m humble , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m blessed to be in the position where I am now because I enjoy people , I just love talking to people and I enjoy meeting people , more so enjoy meeting the employees who come to work every day and do their job to protect this country , ” Pham told the DCNF .
“ I ’ m going to try to do the best job I can while I have the opportunity to do it.
” Pham said he is not focused on whether he will be formally nominated or confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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ICE’s new acting director, Tony Pham, plans to change the public perception of his agency, he told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Pham said he believes criticisms of the agency are unwarranted.
Pham wants to represent the agents who are unknown to the public but who work to make America better every day.
Tony Pham is focused on changing the narrative of Immigration and Customs Enforcement by highlighting the work agents do every day, he told the Daily Caller News Foundation in an exclusive interview.
Closing his third full week as the senior official performing the duties of the director of ICE, Pham told the DCNF that he plans to focus on addressing the public misconception of the agency and its employees by promoting discussion around the “remarkable work that the men and women of ICE do every day.”
Pham intends to draw on his previous experiences as a front-line prosecutor, detention director, and criminal investigator to bring something different to the agency, he told the DCNF.
“My vision for this organization is to highlight the hardworking men and women while I’m here, to be able to meet every single individual to address some of the issues moving forward with a thoughtful process based upon my legal background, and I think that’s going to be what is different, and it’s not better, it’s not worse, it’s just different,” Pham said.
ICE is committed to removing individuals who threaten not only public safety, but also national security,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of Director Tony Pham. Read below for more info on Somali removals this week and to read ICE’s response to Representative Omar. pic.twitter.com/hN1d91VUBz — ICE (@ICEgov) September 20, 2020
ICE’s mission is to protect America from illegal immigration and cross-border crimes that threaten national security and public safety, Pham told the DCNF. ICE agents and officers enforce over 400 federal statues focused on smart immigration, terrorism prevention, and stopping the illegal flow of goods and people across America’s borders, according to Pham.
“It’s those individuals that we meet in our everyday travels across the United States who deserve an acting director who will tell their story and recognize their value and recognize their commitment to our country, and that’s the narrative that I want to put out there for the public to see,” Pham told the DCNF.
“That these are committed individuals that come to work every day, they’re anonymous, you don’t know them, but their charge is to make our lives better,” Pham added.
Pham emphasized the work done by the agency’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) group, who identify and arrest illegal immigrants. In the 2019 fiscal year, around 86% of the individuals that ERO arrested had prior criminal records or arrests, according to Pham.
“That plays directly into our ability to protect our communities by removing those individuals that pose a public safety risk to our communities,” Pham told the DCNF. “These are individuals that we focus on that have committed crimes, they do some time, they come back out and they have an opportunity to commit crime again.”
ICE has faced criticism from watchdogs.
The Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Homeland Security investigated concerns about how detainees were treated in four ICE facilities in June 2019 and found “nooses in detainee cells, overly restrictive segregation, inadequate medical care, unreported security incidents, and significant food safety issues, according to an IG report released in June 2019.
Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota in a joint June 2019 statement called ICE and Customs Protection “radicalized criminal agencies” that violate human rights.
“The Trump administration would rather criminalize immigrants, separate families, and detain refugees rather than practice empathy and compassion,” the statement said. “We must abolish ICE.”
Pham told the DCNF: “The criticism is unwarranted.”
“We approach individuals we take into our custody with the utmost compassion and professionalism, and we work towards providing individuals a safe environment while they’re in detention as their case works through the immigration courts,” he added.
Pham spent 10 years working in two different detention facilities where he developed his career and learned to treat “individuals in our detention facilities with compassion and professionalism,” he told the DCNF. (RELATED: Acting ICE Director: Anyone Responsible For Alleged Forced Hysterectomies ‘Should Be Held Accountable’)
As a front-line prosecutor, Pham ran grand juries and learned the inner workings of the court system, he told the DCNF. He added that his previous experience investigating gang-related incidents gives him a leg-up when working with Homeland Security Investigations agents because he can “walk right in and have those conversations” with a fluent understanding of the information.
“I’m humble, I’m grateful and I’m blessed to be in the position where I am now because I enjoy people, I just love talking to people and I enjoy meeting people, more so enjoy meeting the employees who come to work every day and do their job to protect this country,” Pham told the DCNF. “I’m going to try to do the best job I can while I have the opportunity to do it.”
Pham said he is not focused on whether he will be formally nominated or confirmed to the director position.
Editor’s note: This post has been update to remove criticism of Customs and Border Protection, which is a separate entity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Criticisms of ICE from democratic congresswomen were added in place.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-01--FACT CHECK: Did Kamala Harris Tweet That She ‘Filed A Complaint’ To Remove A Specific Instagram Acco

FACT CHECK: Did Kamala Harris Tweet That She ‘Filed A Complaint’ To Remove A Specific Instagram Account?

An image shared on Facebook over 400 times purportedly shows Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris tweeting that she “ filed an official complaint ” against a specific Instagram account to get it removed .
There is no record of Harris sending or deleting the tweet .
It appears to be fabricated .
The image shows what appears to be a Sept. 9 tweet from Harris that reads , “ I just filed an official complaint with Instagram to get @ cops.page removed from the platform .
We need to focus on defunding the police rather than supporting them .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook user who shared the alleged screen grab of the tweet claims Harris has “ already taken it down… .
too late… Remember this shit come November… ” While the Instagram account mentioned in the purported tweet appears to not exist or have been removed , there is no evidence Harris ever tweeting about it .
Searching Harris ’ Twitter accounts – @ KamalaHarris and @ SenKamalaHarris – returned no similar tweets .
ProPublica ’ s archive of Harris ’ deleted tweets dating back to February 2017 also does not have a record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It appears to be fabricated .
( RELATED : Joe Biden Says ‘ The Only Person Calling To Defund The Police Is Donald Trump ’ ) Harris also has no available tweets calling to defund the police .
However , Harris has publicly discussed the movement to defund the police sparked by George Floyd ’ s death on May 25 in Minneapolis police custody .
During an early June appearance on “ The View , ” Harris addressed the movement by saying , “ I think that a big part of this conversation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public safety in America which I support which is this : we have confused the idea that to achieve safety , you put more cops on the street instead of understanding to achieve safe and healthy communities , ” as reported by Forbes .
Social media has been replete with false claims about statements made by Harris since former Vice President Joe Biden picked her as his running mate in August .
A number of these false social media posts have included images of fake tweets from Harris .
For instance , Check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-September that claimed Harris tweeted for people to report a specific Instagram account , saying , “ Conservatives must be silenced to stop them from spreading their hate speech .
”

An image shared on Facebook over 400 times purportedly shows Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris tweeting that she “filed an official complaint” against a specific Instagram account to get it removed.
Verdict: False
There is no record of Harris sending or deleting the tweet. It appears to be fabricated.
Fact Check:
The image shows what appears to be a Sept. 9 tweet from Harris that reads, “I just filed an official complaint with Instagram to get @cops.page removed from the platform. We need to focus on defunding the police rather than supporting them. Do not follow this page.”
The Facebook user who shared the alleged screen grab of the tweet claims Harris has “already taken it down…. too late… Remember this shit come November…” While the Instagram account mentioned in the purported tweet appears to not exist or have been removed, there is no evidence Harris ever tweeting about it.
Searching Harris’ Twitter accounts – @KamalaHarris and @SenKamalaHarris – returned no similar tweets. ProPublica’s archive of Harris’ deleted tweets dating back to February 2017 also does not have a record of her tweeting the pictured message. It appears to be fabricated. (RELATED: Joe Biden Says ‘The Only Person Calling To Defund The Police Is Donald Trump’)
Harris also has no available tweets calling to defund the police. However, Harris has publicly discussed the movement to defund the police sparked by George Floyd’s death on May 25 in Minneapolis police custody. During an early June appearance on “The View,” Harris addressed the movement by saying, “I think that a big part of this conversation really is about reimagining how we do public safety in America which I support which is this: we have confused the idea that to achieve safety, you put more cops on the street instead of understanding to achieve safe and healthy communities,” as reported by Forbes.
Social media has been replete with false claims about statements made by Harris since former Vice President Joe Biden picked her as his running mate in August. A number of these false social media posts have included images of fake tweets from Harris. For instance, Check Your Fact debunked an Instagram post in mid-September that claimed Harris tweeted for people to report a specific Instagram account, saying, “Conservatives must be silenced to stop them from spreading their hate speech.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-01--ICE Targets Sanctuary Cities In New Operation: Report

Under the Trump administration , cities that have instituted sanctuary policies will be targeted by an upcoming Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation according to three U.S. officials , The Washington Post reported .
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) “ sanctuary op ” will start in California before targeting Denver and Philadelphia , the Post reported .
The operation reportedly falls in line with President Donald Trump ’ s campaign message of law and order , according to the officials familiar with the plan , the Post report .
“ We do not comment on any law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers and the public , ” ICE spokesman Mike Alvarez told the Post .
“ However , every day as part of routine operations , U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targets and arrests criminal aliens and other individuals who have violated our nation ’ s immigration laws , ” Alvarez added , according to the Post .
Cities who adopted sanctuary policies were notified that more ICE agents would be sent to their jurisdictions to make arrests , the Post reported .
Cities that don ’ t comply with an increase in agents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public , Alvarez said .
“ Generally speaking , as ICE has noted for years , in jurisdictions where cooperation does not exist and ICE is not allowed to assume custody of aliens from jails , ICE is forced to arrest at-large criminal aliens out in the communities instead of under the safe confines of a jail , ” Alvarez said to the Post .
Sanctuary policies reportedly make it more difficult to take illegal immigrants into custody while they await potential deportation , the Post reported .
Around 70 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agency is notified of an illegal immigrant ’ s pending release from a jail or state prison .
( RELATED : Acting ICE Director : Anyone Responsible For Alleged Forced Hysterectomies ‘ Should Be Held Accountable ’ ) Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is expected to make an appearance in at least one of the cities , the Post reported .
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Under the Trump administration, cities that have instituted sanctuary policies will be targeted by an upcoming Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation according to three U.S. officials, The Washington Post reported.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “sanctuary op” will start in California before targeting Denver and Philadelphia, the Post reported.
The operation reportedly falls in line with President Donald Trump’s campaign message of law and order, according to the officials familiar with the plan, the Post report.
“We do not comment on any law enforcement sensitive issues that may adversely impact our officers and the public,” ICE spokesman Mike Alvarez told the Post.
“However, every day as part of routine operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targets and arrests criminal aliens and other individuals who have violated our nation’s immigration laws,” Alvarez added, according to the Post.
SCOOP — ICE is preparing to launch operation next month with targeted arrests in sanctuary cities and jurisdictions, a plan with messaging that will echo the president’s law-and-order campaign theme https://t.co/uUEOhgL1ll with @DevlinBarrett — Nick Miroff (@NickMiroff) September 29, 2020
Cities who adopted sanctuary policies were notified that more ICE agents would be sent to their jurisdictions to make arrests, the Post reported. Cities that don’t comply with an increase in agents pose a risk to ICE personnel and the public, Alvarez said.
“Generally speaking, as ICE has noted for years, in jurisdictions where cooperation does not exist and ICE is not allowed to assume custody of aliens from jails, ICE is forced to arrest at-large criminal aliens out in the communities instead of under the safe confines of a jail,” Alvarez said to the Post.
Sanctuary policies reportedly make it more difficult to take illegal immigrants into custody while they await potential deportation, the Post reported. Around 70% of arrests made by ICE occur after the agency is notified of an illegal immigrant’s pending release from a jail or state prison. (RELATED: Acting ICE Director: Anyone Responsible For Alleged Forced Hysterectomies ‘Should Be Held Accountable’)
Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is expected to make an appearance in at least one of the cities, the Post reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-01--This Time, ‘The Mooch’ Drops The Gloves | WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON EP. 25 (Part 2)

Daily Caller White House correspondent Christian Datoc sits down with Wall Street guru and CEO of Farvahar Partners Omeed Malik for a new episode of “ WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON.
” It ’ s the only show that breaks down the Beltway ’ s economic updates for both financial VIPs and everyday Americans looking for market tips .
Datoc and Malik were joined by SkyBridge Capital founder and former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci .
Malik and Scaramucci , who have known each other for years , butted heads over what specific policies put forth by the Trump administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that like past presidents , Trump has offered the right rhetoric without actually following through on his campaign promises .
Malik in turn cited the tougher stance Trump has taken with China , his attempts to end America ’ s wars , and the administration ’ s brokering of the historic Middle East peace deals .
( Scaramucci Unfiltered — Trump , Biden , And The Future Of The GOP ( Part 1 ) | WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON Ep .
25 ) Datoc then pressed Scaramucci on what the future of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the interview , Scaramucci had argued that the Republican party had abandoned fiscal conservatism , so Datoc wanted to know on what policies the new platform will instead focus .
You can watch Part 1 of the interview here .
Don ’ t forget to check out the previous week ’ s episode if you haven ’ t already !
EXCLUSIVE : Dr. Scott Atlas Explains What The Media Doesn ’ t Get About Coronavirus | WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON EP .
24 “ Omeed Malik is the Founder and CEO of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and broker/dealer which invests partner capital into growth businesses and acts as a liquidity provider of private placements on behalf of companies and institutional investors .
The Firm also offers advisory , investment banking and capital raising services to its clients .
Prior to starting his own firm , Omeed was a Managing Director and the Global Head of the Hedge Fund Advisory Business at Bank of America Merrill Lynch .
Omeed was also the founder and head of the Emerging Manager Program within the Global Equities business .
In this capacity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and new hedge funds for the firm to partner with and oversaw the allocation of financing/prime brokerage , capital strategy , business consulting and talent introduction resources .
Before joining Bank of America Merrill Lynch , Omeed was a Senior Vice President at MF Global where he helped reorganize the firm ’ s distribution platform globally and developed execution and clearing relationships with institutional clients .
An experienced financial services professional and securities attorney , Omeed was a corporate lawyer at Weil , Gotshal & Manges LLP working on transactional matters in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equity and bankruptcy fields .
Omeed has also worked in the United States Senate and House of Representatives .
Omeed received a JD , with Honors , from Emory Law School ( where he serves on the Alumni Board ) and a BA in Philosophy and Political Science , Cum Laude , from Colgate University .
Omeed is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations , a Centennial Society Member of the Economic Club of New York and a Chairman ’ s Circle Member of the Milken Institute .
”

Daily Caller White House correspondent Christian Datoc sits down with Wall Street guru and CEO of Farvahar Partners Omeed Malik for a new episode of “WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON.” It’s the only show that breaks down the Beltway’s economic updates for both financial VIPs and everyday Americans looking for market tips.
Datoc and Malik were joined by SkyBridge Capital founder and former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.
Malik and Scaramucci, who have known each other for years, butted heads over what specific policies put forth by the Trump administration should be considered successful. Scaramucci argued that like past presidents, Trump has offered the right rhetoric without actually following through on his campaign promises. Malik in turn cited the tougher stance Trump has taken with China, his attempts to end America’s wars, and the administration’s brokering of the historic Middle East peace deals. (Scaramucci Unfiltered — Trump, Biden, And The Future Of The GOP (Part 1) | WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON Ep. 25)
Datoc then pressed Scaramucci on what the future of the Republican party will look like. Earlier in the interview, Scaramucci had argued that the Republican party had abandoned fiscal conservatism, so Datoc wanted to know on what policies the new platform will instead focus.
You can watch Part 1 of the interview here.
WATCH:
Don’t forget to check out the previous week’s episode if you haven’t already!
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Scott Atlas Explains What The Media Doesn’t Get About Coronavirus | WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON EP. 24
“Omeed Malik is the Founder and CEO of Farvahar Partners, a boutique merchant bank and broker/dealer which invests partner capital into growth businesses and acts as a liquidity provider of private placements on behalf of companies and institutional investors. The Firm also offers advisory, investment banking and capital raising services to its clients.
Prior to starting his own firm, Omeed was a Managing Director and the Global Head of the Hedge Fund Advisory Business at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Omeed was also the founder and head of the Emerging Manager Program within the Global Equities business. In this capacity, Omeed was charged with selecting both established and new hedge funds for the firm to partner with and oversaw the allocation of financing/prime brokerage, capital strategy, business consulting and talent introduction resources.
Before joining Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Omeed was a Senior Vice President at MF Global where he helped reorganize the firm’s distribution platform globally and developed execution and clearing relationships with institutional clients.
An experienced financial services professional and securities attorney, Omeed was a corporate lawyer at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP working on transactional matters in the capital markets, corporate governance, private equity and bankruptcy fields.
Omeed has also worked in the United States Senate and House of Representatives. Omeed received a JD, with Honors, from Emory Law School (where he serves on the Alumni Board) and a BA in Philosophy and Political Science, Cum Laude, from Colgate University.
Omeed is a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a Centennial Society Member of the Economic Club of New York and a Chairman’s Circle Member of the Milken Institute.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-01--Ivanka Shines In Stunning Off-The-Shoulder Powder Blue Dress During Trip To Florida

Ivanka Trump truly turned heads Wednesday when she stepped out in a stunning off-the-shoulder dress during a trip to Orlando , Florida .
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the short sleeve powder blue dress with a leg slit that went down to her knees while on the campaign trail in the state for President Donald Trump ’ s reelection .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) She completed the terrific look with loose hair and taupe colored high heels .
( RELATED : Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PHOTOS ] ) To say she looked perfect would be a serious understatement .
“ Great to be back in Orlando , FL campaigning for @ realdonaldtrump !
” the first daughter captioned her post on Instagram about the trip .
“ From cutting taxes for families to prioritizing our great military to combatting human trafficking and lowering prescription drug costs , President Trump has delivered and will continue to deliver for the people of Florida , ” she added .
Ivanka ’ s fashion sense is always on point as has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the first daughter stunned when she showed up in a gorgeous vanilla-colored pantsuit Tuesday for the presidential debate in Ohio .
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here .

Ivanka Trump truly turned heads Wednesday when she stepped out in a stunning off-the-shoulder dress during a trip to Orlando, Florida.
The first daughter looked just as striking as ever in the short sleeve powder blue dress with a leg slit that went down to her knees while on the campaign trail in the state for President Donald Trump’s reelection. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
She completed the terrific look with loose hair and taupe colored high heels. (RELATED: Melania Stuns In Pale-Pink Dress At Reception During UN General Assembly [PHOTOS])
To say she looked perfect would be a serious understatement.
“Great to be back in Orlando, FL campaigning for @realdonaldtrump!” the first daughter captioned her post on Instagram about the trip.
“From cutting taxes for families to prioritizing our great military to combatting human trafficking and lowering prescription drug costs, President Trump has delivered and will continue to deliver for the people of Florida,” she added.
Ivanka’s fashion sense is always on point as has been noted numerous times before. Most recently, the first daughter stunned when she showed up in a gorgeous vanilla-colored pantsuit Tuesday for the presidential debate in Ohio.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-01--EXCLUSIVE: Kevin McCarthy Gives Sneak Peak At Congressional Task Force’s Next Moves Against China

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy sat down with the Daily Caller ’ s senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc for @ @ @ @ @ McCarthy opened by giving his assessment of the alleged progress made by Treasury Secretary Steve @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi in reaching a stimulus compromise .
( RELATED : Mnuchin Is ‘ Hopeful ’ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Compromise ’ With Pelosi This Week ) McCarthy and Datoc focused on the 14 @ @ @ @ @ countering Chinese influence in the United States and the extensive report the group released Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ of more than 80 — findings outlined in the report , and the task force @ @ @ @ @ for each issue .
The most important next step , per McCarthy , is getting @ @ @ @ @ the initiative .
McCarthy also brought up some work the Republican Party is undertaking to @ @ @ @

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy sat down with the Daily Caller’s senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc for a wide-ranging exclusive interview.
McCarthy opened by giving his assessment of the alleged progress made by Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in reaching a stimulus compromise. (RELATED: Mnuchin Is ‘Hopeful’ He Can Reach A Stimulus ‘Compromise’ With Pelosi This Week)
McCarthy and Datoc focused on the 14 member Congressional task force on countering Chinese influence in the United States and the extensive report the group released Wednesday. McCarthy explained three — of more than 80 — findings outlined in the report, and the task force’s proposed legislative solutions for each issue. The most important next step, per McCarthy, is getting Democratic leadership on board with the initiative.
McCarthy also brought up some work the Republican Party is undertaking to tackle climate issues.
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thedailycaller--2020-10-01--‘It Was Time For A Change’: Shepard Smith Opens Up About Why He Left Fox News

CNBC anchor Shepard Smith opened up about why he left Fox News during an interview with NBC ’ s Savannah Guthrie Wednesday .
Smith ’ s new show “ The News with Shepard Smith ” premiered Wednesday at 7 p.m. and follows his abrupt exit from Fox News in October 2019 .
Smith was one of Fox ’ s early hires when the network launched in 1999 and more recently began to face criticism from President Donald Trump and some conservative viewers .
“ It was time for a change , ” Smith said of his decision to leave Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I needed something new .
Just because you hit 56 doesn ’ t mean you can ’ t start again .
I wanted something fresh .
I wanted to move forward .
We all do .
And I found it .
And this place is fantastic .
I love it here.
” Smith continued on to discuss Tuesday ’ s presidential debate , noting that “ we ’ ve not seen the like of that before.
” He added that “ it wasn ’ t what we ’ re used to ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for covering that ” as journalists .
( RELATED : Shepard Smith ’ s CNBC Show To Premiere In September ) The former Fox News anchor also reminisced on his history as a reporter with Hoda Kotb .
The two worked at competing Florida local networks in the 1980s and Smith said it “ often … felt like Hoda would get the big interview.
” “ You knew what everybody knew about Hoda ?
” Smith said of Hoda .
“ She ’ s the nicest , most genuine person you ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed one bit in those 32 years .
It ’ s a fact , Hoda .
It ’ s the truth .
”

CNBC anchor Shepard Smith opened up about why he left Fox News during an interview with NBC’s Savannah Guthrie Wednesday.
Smith’s new show “The News with Shepard Smith” premiered Wednesday at 7 p.m. and follows his abrupt exit from Fox News in October 2019. Smith was one of Fox’s early hires when the network launched in 1999 and more recently began to face criticism from President Donald Trump and some conservative viewers.
“It was time for a change,” Smith said of his decision to leave Fox and move over to CNBC. “I needed something new. Just because you hit 56 doesn’t mean you can’t start again. I wanted something fresh. I wanted to move forward. We all do. And I found it. And this place is fantastic. I love it here.”
Watching the debut of Shep Smith’s new show on CNBC. pic.twitter.com/ITaLcX1em4 — Yashar Ali ???? (@yashar) September 30, 2020
Smith continued on to discuss Tuesday’s presidential debate, noting that “we’ve not seen the like of that before.” He added that “it wasn’t what we’re used to” and “there’s no muscle memory for covering that” as journalists. (RELATED: Shepard Smith’s CNBC Show To Premiere In September)
The former Fox News anchor also reminisced on his history as a reporter with Hoda Kotb. The two worked at competing Florida local networks in the 1980s and Smith said it “often … felt like Hoda would get the big interview.”
“You knew what everybody knew about Hoda?” Smith said of Hoda. “She’s the nicest, most genuine person you’ll come across. She hasn’t changed one bit in those 32 years. It’s a fact, Hoda. It’s the truth.”


thedailycaller--2020-10-01--Satanic Temple Sues Louisiana Advertising Company After Refusing To Display The Group’s Billboards

The Satanic Temple said Wednesday that it is suing in Arkansas court an advertising company for allegedly refusing to display images depicting a ritual to circumvent state abortion laws , according to the Associated Press .
The Massachusetts-based temple is suing Lamar Advertising for religious discrimination , the Associated Press reported .
The suit accuses the advertising company of refusing to display a “ religious abortion ritual ” on eight billboards in Indiana and Arkansas .
( RELATED : Satanic Temple Will Sue Mississippi If It Adds ‘ In God We Trust ’ To New Flag ) “ While it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a private entity to engage in speech or conduct it objects to , this scenario is different , ” Lucien Greaves , co-founder of The Satanic Temple , told AL.com .
“ Lamar initially agreed to work with us and their rejection appears to be religiously based .
In addition , they have a virtual monopoly in certain regions .
In this way , Lamar is able to regulate public speech and they are not permitted to selectively exclude religious voices they object to.
” The temple says Lamar turned down five signs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to crisis pregnancy centers , the AP added .
One billboard depicted a bowl of cake batter with the words , “ not a cake , ” and an image of a sperm and egg with “ not a baby.
” Lamar said in the suit that the billboards were “ misleading and offensive , ” but the Satanic Temple said it is religious discrimination .

The Satanic Temple said Wednesday that it is suing in Arkansas court an advertising company for allegedly refusing to display images depicting a ritual to circumvent state abortion laws, according to the Associated Press.
The Massachusetts-based temple is suing Lamar Advertising for religious discrimination, the Associated Press reported. The suit accuses the advertising company of refusing to display a “religious abortion ritual” on eight billboards in Indiana and Arkansas. (RELATED: Satanic Temple Will Sue Mississippi If It Adds ‘In God We Trust’ To New Flag)
The Satanic Temple sues billboard company over ad rejectionhttps://t.co/R2eOzTYBzw — The Satanic Temple (@satanic_temple_) September 30, 2020
“While it is understandable to be concerned with forcing a private entity to engage in speech or conduct it objects to, this scenario is different,” Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The Satanic Temple, told AL.com. “Lamar initially agreed to work with us and their rejection appears to be religiously based. In addition, they have a virtual monopoly in certain regions. In this way, Lamar is able to regulate public speech and they are not permitted to selectively exclude religious voices they object to.”
The temple says Lamar turned down five signs that the group intended to display next to crisis pregnancy centers, the AP added. One billboard depicted a bowl of cake batter with the words, “not a cake,” and an image of a sperm and egg with “not a baby.”
Lamar said in the suit that the billboards were “misleading and offensive,” but the Satanic Temple said it is religious discrimination.


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--FACT CHECK: Did Joe Biden Wear A Wire During The First Presidential Debate?

An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wearing a wire during the first presidential debate on Tuesday .
There is no evidence that Biden was “ wired up.
” The images of the alleged wire appear to show a crease in Biden ’ s shirt and a rosary he often wears on his wrist .
Biden and President Donald Trump faced off onstage Tuesday for the first of three planned presidential debates .
Over 500 Facebook users shared a collage of images from the debate that they claim show Biden wearing a wire that can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ running up his shirt .
There is , however , no evidence the former vice president wore a wire for the debate .
Check Your Fact reviewed a higher resolution video of the debate and found that the supposed wire circled in the upper-right photo appears to actually be a crease in his shirt .
The bottom-right image seems to show a set of rosary beads that Biden is known to wear .
Biden said during a 2017 interview with Megyn Kelly that the rosary beads belonged to his deceased son Beau and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every day .
In the 2017 interview , Biden wore the rosary on his left wrist , the same wrist that social media users circled in the bottom-right photo .
“ I have not taken off the rosary Beau was wearing when he passed , since then , ” Biden said during the interview .
“ It is my connection with him.
” ( RELATED : 6 Claims From The First Presidential Debate ) The claim that Biden wore a wire during the debate may have come from unfounded rumors that circulated prior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign claimed Biden had declined to “ undergo inspection for electronic ear pieces before the debate , ” according to NBC News .
Biden ’ s campaign confirmed to The Washington Post ’ s Matt Viser that Biden would not be wearing an earpiece and denied that the campaign asked for breaks during the debate .
“ Of course he ’ s not wearing an earpiece and we never asked for breaks , ” Viser quoted Kate Bedingfield , the deputy campaign manager and communications director for Biden , as saying .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s 2020 US Elections FactChat # Chatbot on WhatsApp .
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An image shared on Facebook purportedly shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden wearing a wire during the first presidential debate on Tuesday.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence that Biden was “wired up.” The images of the alleged wire appear to show a crease in Biden’s shirt and a rosary he often wears on his wrist.
Fact Check:
Biden and President Donald Trump faced off onstage Tuesday for the first of three planned presidential debates. Over 500 Facebook users shared a collage of images from the debate that they claim show Biden wearing a wire that can allegedly be seen in his sleeve and running up his shirt.
There is, however, no evidence the former vice president wore a wire for the debate. Check Your Fact reviewed a higher resolution video of the debate and found that the supposed wire circled in the upper-right photo appears to actually be a crease in his shirt. The bottom-right image seems to show a set of rosary beads that Biden is known to wear.
Biden said during a 2017 interview with Megyn Kelly that the rosary beads belonged to his deceased son Beau and that he wears them on his wrist every day. In the 2017 interview, Biden wore the rosary on his left wrist, the same wrist that social media users circled in the bottom-right photo.


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--Report: Production On Hold For NBC’s ‘Chicago Med’ After Positive COVID-19 Test

Production has reportedly been put on hold on NBC ’ s hit show “ Chicago Med ” following a positive COVID-19 test .
Sources have confirmed to Variety magazine in a piece published Wednesday , that a crew member had a positive coronavirus test and now everything on the show will be shut down for the next two weeks as a precautionary measure .
( RELATED : ‘ Saturday Night Live , ’ ‘ Star Wars ’ And More Productions On Hold Amid Outbreak Of Coronavirus ) The positive test came during a rapid test that was administered to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that the individual who tested positive was immediately then sent home .
( RELATED : ‘ Friends ’ Reunion On Hold Until Live Audiences Are Possible ) Following the positive test , contact tracing and other COVID related guidelines have been carried out .
There is no word yet on who the person was , but the source shared with the outlet that the person who tested positive for COVID-19 was in a role were there were in “ close proximity to other cast and crew members.
” The series is entering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plan was to have the new show kickoff November 11 .
At this time , the source shared that the delay in production should not effect that time frame .
It comes following reports that CW ’ s hit shows “ Riverdale , ” “ Batwoman ” and “ Nancy Drew ” have been shut down due to a delay in COVID-19 test processing in Vancouver , per Variety .
“ There were some delays in test results , so out of caution we shut down yesterday and today , ” David @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Big Sky ” also shared with the outlet .
“ We expect to resume production either tomorrow or Friday .
”

Production has reportedly been put on hold on NBC’s hit show “Chicago Med” following a positive COVID-19 test.
Sources have confirmed to Variety magazine in a piece published Wednesday, that a crew member had a positive coronavirus test and now everything on the show will be shut down for the next two weeks as a precautionary measure. (RELATED: ‘Saturday Night Live,’ ‘Star Wars’ And More Productions On Hold Amid Outbreak Of Coronavirus)
Production on NBC’s #ChicagoMed halted after positive COVID-19 test https://t.co/iHOVGrtA3u — Entertainment Weekly (@EW) September 30, 2020
The positive test came during a rapid test that was administered to the crew, per Variety. The source added that the individual who tested positive was immediately then sent home. (RELATED: ‘Friends’ Reunion On Hold Until Live Audiences Are Possible)
Following the positive test, contact tracing and other COVID related guidelines have been carried out.
There is no word yet on who the person was, but the source shared with the outlet that the person who tested positive for COVID-19 was in a role were there were in “close proximity to other cast and crew members.”
The series is entering its sixth season on the network and the plan was to have the new show kickoff November 11. At this time, the source shared that the delay in production should not effect that time frame.
It comes following reports that CW’s hit shows “Riverdale,” “Batwoman” and “Nancy Drew” have been shut down due to a delay in COVID-19 test processing in Vancouver, per Variety.
“There were some delays in test results, so out of caution we shut down yesterday and today,” David E. Kelley of ABC’s “Big Sky” also shared with the outlet. “We expect to resume production either tomorrow or Friday.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--Grandfather Leaves Bucket Of Balls At Batting Cages With Touching Note About ‘Cherish These Times’

A grandfather left a bucket of baseballs at a batting cage , along with a note that touched on how fast life moves and how we need to “ cherish ” every minute .
“ Free .
Hope someone can use some of these baseballs in the batting cages , ” the man wrote on the note .
It was shared on Instagram in a post by ESPN on Wednesday , along with a photo of the baseballs the grandpa found “ while cleaning out ” his garage .
The original tweet was from UA Alum Ethan Anderson .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV Ratings Record With 4 Million Viewers ) “ I pitched them to my son and grandson for countless rounds , ” he added .
“ My son is now 46 years-old and my grandson is 23 years-old .
I am 72 and what I wouldn ’ t give to pitch a couple of buckets to them.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The grandfather ’ s note continued , “ They have both moved away .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You won ’ t believe how quickly they will be gone .
At the closing of the touching note , the gentleman wrote an extra part urging who ever read his letter to give those close to you “ a hug and tell them you love them every chance you get !
” The original tweet from Anderson read , “ My grandad left an old bucket of balls at the batting cages we used to go to with this note on them… .
I ’ m not crying , you ’ re @ @ @

A grandfather left a bucket of baseballs at a batting cage, along with a note that touched on how fast life moves and how we need to “cherish” every minute.
“Free. Hope someone can use some of these baseballs in the batting cages,” the man wrote on the note. It was shared on Instagram in a post by ESPN on Wednesday, along with a photo of the baseballs the grandpa found “while cleaning out” his garage. The original tweet was from UA Alum Ethan Anderson. (RELATED: Nationals Vs. Yankees Sets Baseball TV Ratings Record With 4 Million Viewers)
“I pitched them to my son and grandson for countless rounds,” he added. “My son is now 46 years-old and my grandson is 23 years-old. I am 72 and what I wouldn’t give to pitch a couple of buckets to them.” (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 ESPN (@espn) on Sep 30, 2020 at 11:04am PDT
The grandfather’s note continued, “They have both moved away. If you are a father cherish these times. You won’t believe how quickly they will be gone.
At the closing of the touching note, the gentleman wrote an extra part urging who ever read his letter to give those close to you “a hug and tell them you love them every chance you get!”
The original tweet from Anderson read, “My grandad left an old bucket of balls at the batting cages we used to go to with this note on them…. I’m not crying, you’re crying.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--House Democrat Releases FBI Document Detailing Concerns About White Supremacy In Law Enforcement

A previously redacted FBI report detailing the threat of white supremacy to law enforcement personnel and intelligence was released in full Monday , The Intercept reported .
The new report , “ White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement , ” was prepared by the FBI Counterterrorism Division and released by Democratic Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin ahead of a House subcommittee hearing titled “ White Supremacy in Blue ” on Tuesday , The Intercept reported .
A redacted version of the report was initially released in October 2016 .
“ Having personnel within law enforcement agencies has historically been and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ white supremacist groups seeking to anticipate law enforcement interest in and actions against them , ” the report says .
The document shows concerns running as far back as 2006 that white supremacist groups targeted law enforcement through “ self-initiated efforts by individuals , particularly among those already within law enforcement ranks , to volunteer their professional resources to white supremacist causes with which they sympathize , ” according to the document .
Raskin said the purpose of the hearing was to “ examine how these different threats to the American people intercept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideas , and attitudes have come to infiltrate and target different domains of law enforcement.
” Raskin called violent white supremacy a “ virus ” that ’ s “ spreading ” like COVID-19 .
“ The public deserves to see the truth reflected in this finally unredacted report , ” Raskin said , The Intercept reported .
“ The FBI saw long ago the multiple potential dangers associated with violent white supremacy and its efforts to infiltrate local law enforcement with ideas , attitudes , and personnel.
” The document provides two detailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ white supremacist sympathizers.
” ( RELATED : Black Lives Matter Linked To 91 % Of Riots Over Three Months , Study Finds ) In July 2006 , “ a former police officer with possible ties to the KKK was charged with civil rights violations involving alleged death threats made against black schoolchildren and a black city council member , ” the report said .
A California state correctional officer , Shayne Allyn Ziska , was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison and charged with federal racketeering “ for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prison gang distribute drugs and assault other inmates , and reportedly providing white supremacist indoctrination to an inmate , ” according to the report .
The report ’ s conclusion recognized that “ white supremacist infiltration of law enforcement can result in other abuses of authority and passive tolerance of racism within communities served.
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A previously redacted FBI report detailing the threat of white supremacy to law enforcement personnel and intelligence was released in full Monday, The Intercept reported.
The new report, “White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement,” was prepared by the FBI Counterterrorism Division and released by Democratic Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin ahead of a House subcommittee hearing titled “White Supremacy in Blue” on Tuesday, The Intercept reported. A redacted version of the report was initially released in October 2016.
“Having personnel within law enforcement agencies has historically been and will continue to be a desired asset for white supremacist groups seeking to anticipate law enforcement interest in and actions against them,” the report says.
The document shows concerns running as far back as 2006 that white supremacist groups targeted law enforcement through “self-initiated efforts by individuals, particularly among those already within law enforcement ranks, to volunteer their professional resources to white supremacist causes with which they sympathize,” according to the document.
Raskin said the purpose of the hearing was to “examine how these different threats to the American people intercept, namely how white supremacist organizations, ideas, and attitudes have come to infiltrate and target different domains of law enforcement.” Raskin called violent white supremacy a “virus” that’s “spreading” like COVID-19.
“The public deserves to see the truth reflected in this finally unredacted report,” Raskin said, The Intercept reported. “The FBI saw long ago the multiple potential dangers associated with violent white supremacy and its efforts to infiltrate local law enforcement with ideas, attitudes, and personnel.”
The document provides two detailed examples of officers whom FBI deemed as “white supremacist sympathizers.” (RELATED: Black Lives Matter Linked To 91% Of Riots Over Three Months, Study Finds)
In July 2006, “a former police officer with possible ties to the KKK was charged with civil rights violations involving alleged death threats made against black schoolchildren and a black city council member,” the report said.
A California state correctional officer, Shayne Allyn Ziska, was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison and charged with federal racketeering “for helping the Nazi Low Riders white supremacist prison gang distribute drugs and assault other inmates, and reportedly providing white supremacist indoctrination to an inmate,” according to the report.
The report’s conclusion recognized that “white supremacist infiltration of law enforcement can result in other abuses of authority and passive tolerance of racism within communities served.”
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thedailycaller--2020-09-30--American Father And Son Arrested After Allegedly Joining ISIS

A father and son who are U.S. citizens were charged with providing material support to a terrorist group after allegedly joining ISIS , the Justice Department said in a statement .
Emraan Ali , 53 , a U.S. citizen born in Trinidad & Tobago , was charged in a complaint with providing and attempting to provide material support to ISIS .
Jihad Ali , his 19-year-old son , was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS , according to the Justice Department .
The two men were detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) and recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The two suspects had their first appearances in court in the Southern District of Florida Wednesday .
Emraan Ali traveled to Syria in March 2015 with his family , including Jihad Ali , to join ISIS .
Both men allegedly received military and religious training and served as fighters in support of ISIS .
Emraan and his wife , 1 stepchild , and 5 children left to join ISIS in 2015 , Jeff Seldin said on Twitter based on FBI statements .
Jihad was 14 years old at the time and reportedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not speak against his father.
” Jihad trained in Syria for roughly 7 months Seldin adds .
Emraan also served in various other roles in support of ISIS before both men finally surrendered to the DSF near Baghuz , Syria in March 2019 .
Numerous U.S. citizens who allegedly fought alongside ISIS in Syria were captured by the SDF and sent back to the U.S to face trial .
Omer Kuzu pleaded guilty in early September to providing material support to terrorism after handling communications for ISIS over the course of five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Turned ISIS Fighter Pleads Guilty To Terror Charge ) A Kosovo-born U.S. citizen , Lirim Sylejmani , faced similar charges after he joined ISIS and was detained by the SDF in 2019 , the Justice Department reported September 16 .

A father and son who are U.S. citizens were charged with providing material support to a terrorist group after allegedly joining ISIS, the Justice Department said in a statement.
Emraan Ali, 53, a U.S. citizen born in Trinidad & Tobago, was charged in a complaint with providing and attempting to provide material support to ISIS. Jihad Ali, his 19-year-old son, was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS, according to the Justice Department.
NEW: 2 more US citizens captured by #Syria|n Democratic Forces after joining #ISIS have been transferred to @FBI custody 53yo Emraan Ali & his son, 19yo Jihad Ali, appeared in federal court Wednesday, per @TheJusticeDept — Jeff Seldin (@jseldin) September 30, 2020
The two men were detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and recently transferred to the custody of the FBI. The two suspects had their first appearances in court in the Southern District of Florida Wednesday.
Emraan Ali traveled to Syria in March 2015 with his family, including Jihad Ali, to join ISIS. Both men allegedly received military and religious training and served as fighters in support of ISIS.
Emraan and his wife, 1 stepchild, and 5 children left to join ISIS in 2015, Jeff Seldin said on Twitter based on FBI statements. Jihad was 14 years old at the time and reportedly excited to go but “felt he could not speak against his father.” Jihad trained in Syria for roughly 7 months Seldin adds.
Emraan also served in various other roles in support of ISIS before both men finally surrendered to the DSF near Baghuz, Syria in March 2019.
Emraan Ali told agents he then did construction work for #ISIS in Raqqa and purchased weapons, accessories & phones for ISIS He also said he helped fighters from #Trinidad collect money from relatives back home, via Western Union & several contacts — Jeff Seldin (@jseldin) September 30, 2020
Numerous U.S. citizens who allegedly fought alongside ISIS in Syria were captured by the SDF and sent back to the U.S to face trial. Omer Kuzu pleaded guilty in early September to providing material support to terrorism after handling communications for ISIS over the course of five years. (RELATED: US Citizen Turned ISIS Fighter Pleads Guilty To Terror Charge)
A Kosovo-born U.S. citizen, Lirim Sylejmani, faced similar charges after he joined ISIS and was detained by the SDF in 2019, the Justice Department reported September 16.


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--‘I’m A Pro. I’ve Never Been Through Anything Like This’: Chris Wallace Looks Back At ‘Off The Tracks

‘I’m A Pro. I’ve Never Been Through Anything Like This’: Chris Wallace Looks Back At ‘Off The Tracks’ Debate

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace said Tuesday night ’ s debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went “ off the tracks.
” Tuesday night ’ s first presidential debate featured Trump repeatedly interrupting Biden .
Biden also interrupted the president , told him to “ shut up , ” and even called him a “ clown.
” Speaking via phone to New York Times reporter Michael Grynbaum , Wallace said he was “ sad with the way last night turned out.
” Calling it a “ terrible missed opportunity , ” Wallace told Grynbaum that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go off the tracks the way it did.
” “ I ’ m a pro , ” Wallace said .
“ I ’ ve never been through anything like this.
” “ I ’ ve read some of the reviews , I know people think , Well , gee , I didn ’ t jump in soon enough , ” he continued after expressing that he felt at first that Trump ’ s initial break-in was a good sign of a rousing debate .
“ I guess I didn ’ t realize — @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , hindsight being 20/20 — that this was going to be the president ’ s strategy , not just for the beginning of the debate but the entire debate.
” The Fox News anchor said he was “ reluctant ” to keep interjecting , but felt he had no choice .
“ First to say , ‘ Please don ’ t interrupt , ’ then ‘ Please obey the rules , ’ and third , ‘ This isn ’ t serving the country well.
’ Those are all tough steps at real time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage , ” he said .
Asked what he was feeling when he called the debate to a temporary halt — instructing the candidates that “ the country would be better served if we allowed both people to speak with fewer interruptions ” — Mr. Wallace said , “ The answer to that question is easy : Desperation.
” Asked directly if Mr. Trump had derailed the debate , Mr. Wallace replied , “ Well , he certainly didn ’ t help.
” Care to elaborate ?
“ No , ” Mr. Wallace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ‘ It is what it is . '
” The Commission on Presidential Debates plans to introduce strict rules for the next two events , one of which would allow moderators to cut the mics of participants who violate the rules .
For his part , Wallace told the Times that he opposes cutting the mics of presidential candidates with “ tens of millions of Americans.
” ( RELATED : ‘ That ’ s The Clean Technique ’ : Ari Fleischer Uses Whiteboard To Offer Trump Three Points Of Debate Advice ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the president ’ s microphone had been shut , he still could have continued to interrupt , and it might well have been picked up on Biden ’ s microphone , and it still would have disrupted the proceedings in the hall , ” Wallace said .

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace said Tuesday night’s debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden went “off the tracks.”
Tuesday night’s first presidential debate featured Trump repeatedly interrupting Biden. Biden also interrupted the president, told him to “shut up,” and even called him a “clown.”
Speaking via phone to New York Times reporter Michael Grynbaum, Wallace said he was “sad with the way last night turned out.”
Calling it a “terrible missed opportunity,” Wallace told Grynbaum that he “never dreamt that it would go off the tracks the way it did.”
“I’m a pro,” Wallace said. “I’ve never been through anything like this.”
“I’ve read some of the reviews, I know people think, Well, gee, I didn’t jump in soon enough,” he continued after expressing that he felt at first that Trump’s initial break-in was a good sign of a rousing debate. “I guess I didn’t realize — and there was no way you could, hindsight being 20/20 — that this was going to be the president’s strategy, not just for the beginning of the debate but the entire debate.”
The Fox News anchor said he was “reluctant” to keep interjecting, but felt he had no choice.
“First to say, ‘Please don’t interrupt,’ then ‘Please obey the rules,’ and third, ‘This isn’t serving the country well.’ Those are all tough steps at real time, at that moment, on that stage,” he said.
Grynbaum writes:
Asked what he was feeling when he called the debate to a temporary halt — instructing the candidates that “the country would be better served if we allowed both people to speak with fewer interruptions” — Mr. Wallace said, “The answer to that question is easy: Desperation.” Asked directly if Mr. Trump had derailed the debate, Mr. Wallace replied, “Well, he certainly didn’t help.” Care to elaborate? “No,” Mr. Wallace said. “To quote the president, ‘It is what it is.'”
The Commission on Presidential Debates plans to introduce strict rules for the next two events, one of which would allow moderators to cut the mics of participants who violate the rules. For his part, Wallace told the Times that he opposes cutting the mics of presidential candidates with “tens of millions of Americans.” (RELATED: ‘That’s The Clean Technique’: Ari Fleischer Uses Whiteboard To Offer Trump Three Points Of Debate Advice)
“As a practical matter, even if the president’s microphone had been shut, he still could have continued to interrupt, and it might well have been picked up on Biden’s microphone, and it still would have disrupted the proceedings in the hall,” Wallace said.


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocked A Section Of A New Abortion Law Over Concerns That It Violates T

Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocked A Section Of A New Abortion Law Over Concerns That It Violates The First Amendment

U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell , Jr. issued a ruling Tuesday temporarily blocking a section of a new Tennessee abortion law that required doctors to share disputed information about abortions two days before it was to go into effect , saying the section could potentially violate the First Amendment .
In July , Republican Gov .
Bill Lee signed in new laws to limit abortions .
As part of the package , abortion clinics would be required to post signs in the waiting areas and patient rooms that said it might be possible to reverse a chemical abortion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ fine for the clinic , according to the Tennessean .
Abortion activists sued , arguing the rule violates doctors First Amendment rights “ by compelling them to engage in speech that is untruthful and misleading , ” according to the ruling .
Campbell agreed , writing that the law could be a violation of the First Amendment .
“ Section 39-15-218 violates the First Amendment by requiring abortion providers to convey a mandated message that is misleading.
” “ The deprivation of First Amendment rights constitutes irreparable injury , ” Campbell continued .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Describes The Abortion That Changed Her Mind ) Campbell said the block could last months as the state hears legal arguments , according to the Tennessean .
Last week , Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk , one of the defendants in this case , said the provision was unconstitutional and refused to enforce it .
“ With regard to reproductive issues , the criminal law must not be used by the State to exercise control over a woman ’ s body , ” Funk said , according to the Tennessean .
The executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hedy Weinberg , celebrated Tuesday ’ s ruling .
“ This decision is a victory for patients , who rightfully expect factual and clear information from their personal doctors , ” Weinberg said in a statement .
“ Politicians should not be allowed to force physicians to provide false and misleading information to their patients .
We will continue to stand strong against our governor ’ s attempts to interfere in patients ’ right to access safe reproductive health care.
” Claims that medication-induced abortions can be reversed has come under scrutiny by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s untrue .
The American Medical Association , which sued North Dakota over a similar law in 2019 , called the claims “ wholly unsupported by the best , most reliable scientific evidence , ” according to CNN .
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ( ACOG ) said the claims are “ unsupported by science ” in a December tweet .
“ ACOG has consistently stated that medication abortion “ reversal ” claims are unsupported by science , and has raised alarm over legislative mandates forcing physicians to steer women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A study , designed to test whether “ abortion pill reversal ” was effective , was stopped early following safety concerns , according to NPR .
Researchers at the University of California , Davis , were investigating whether progesterone can reverse a medication-induced abortion after a patient has taken the first pill , known as mifepristone .
However , the study was immediately stopped after three of the twelve women enrolled were rushed to the hospital for severe vaginal bleeding .
The study raised concerns about the safety of using mifepristone without following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same report .
“ Encouraging women to not complete the regiment should be considered experimental , ” Dr. Mitchell Creinin , a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UC Davis and lead researcher on the study said , per NPR .
“ We have some evidence that it could cause very significant bleeding .
”

U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr. issued a ruling Tuesday temporarily blocking a section of a new Tennessee abortion law that required doctors to share disputed information about abortions two days before it was to go into effect, saying the section could potentially violate the First Amendment.
In July, Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed in new laws to limit abortions. As part of the package, abortion clinics would be required to post signs in the waiting areas and patient rooms that said it might be possible to reverse a chemical abortion. Failure could result in a $10,000 fine for the clinic, according to the Tennessean.
Abortion activists sued, arguing the rule violates doctors First Amendment rights “by compelling them to engage in speech that is untruthful and misleading,” according to the ruling.
Campbell agreed, writing that the law could be a violation of the First Amendment.
“Section 39-15-218 violates the First Amendment by requiring abortion providers to convey a mandated message that is misleading.”
“The deprivation of First Amendment rights constitutes irreparable injury,” Campbell continued. (RELATED: Former Planned Parenthood Director Describes The Abortion That Changed Her Mind)
Campbell said the block could last months as the state hears legal arguments, according to the Tennessean.
Last week, Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk, one of the defendants in this case, said the provision was unconstitutional and refused to enforce it.
“With regard to reproductive issues, the criminal law must not be used by the State to exercise control over a woman’s body,” Funk said, according to the Tennessean.
The executive director for the ACLU of Tennessee, Hedy Weinberg, celebrated Tuesday’s ruling.
“This decision is a victory for patients, who rightfully expect factual and clear information from their personal doctors,” Weinberg said in a statement. “Politicians should not be allowed to force physicians to provide false and misleading information to their patients. We will continue to stand strong against our governor’s attempts to interfere in patients’ right to access safe reproductive health care.”
Claims that medication-induced abortions can be reversed has come under scrutiny by scientists and doctors, who say it’s untrue.
The American Medical Association, which sued North Dakota over a similar law in 2019, called the claims “wholly unsupported by the best, most reliable scientific evidence,” according to CNN.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) said the claims are “unsupported by science” in a December tweet.
“ACOG has consistently stated that medication abortion “reversal” claims are unsupported by science, and has raised alarm over legislative mandates forcing physicians to steer women to this unproven course of treatment.”
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ACOG has consistently stated that medication abortion “reversal” claims are unsupported by science, and has raised alarm over legislative mandates forcing physicians to steer women to this unproven course of treatment. 1/5 — ACOG Action (@ACOGAction) December 6, 2019
A study, designed to test whether “abortion pill reversal” was effective, was stopped early following safety concerns, according to NPR.
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, were investigating whether progesterone can reverse a medication-induced abortion after a patient has taken the first pill, known as mifepristone.
However, the study was immediately stopped after three of the twelve women enrolled were rushed to the hospital for severe vaginal bleeding. The study raised concerns about the safety of using mifepristone without following through with the second pill, per the same report.
“Encouraging women to not complete the regiment should be considered experimental,” Dr. Mitchell Creinin, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at UC Davis and lead researcher on the study said, per NPR. “We have some evidence that it could cause very significant bleeding.”


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--McConnell Says Senate Still ‘Very Far Apart’ On Coronavirus Stimulus Deal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said both parties are still very far apart from reaching a deal on a coronavirus stimulus package , saying Democrats are continuing to ask for too much money .
McConnell told reporters that a deal on a stimulus package was far from happening as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to try to negotiate on a number they know both sides would vote for .
Mnuchin has been leading the negotiation efforts for the White House .
“ I think it ’ s safe to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McConnell said .
“ We are very , very far apart , ” he continued .
Democrats in the House introduced new coronavirus stimulus legislation which includes the word “ cannabis ” 68 times , which is more than the word “ job ” or “ jobs ” by double digits .
( RELATED : Democrats ’ New $ 2.2 Trillion COVID Stimulus Includes The Word ‘ Cannabis ’ 68 Times — Mentioned More Than Jobs ) Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi sent out an email Monday night urging her colleagues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heroes Act .
The bill , like other Democratic coronavirus stimulus packages , includes the word cannabis 68 times .
Pelosi has previously said Cannabis is related to the coronavirus and helps as therapy .
The word “ job ” is only mentioned 47 times and the word “ jobs ” is mentioned just 7 times in the Democrats stimulus package .
( RELATED : Pelosi Letter Warns Democrats Of A Possible ‘ Stolen ’ Presidential Election — Says Congress Could Decide Outcome ) Democrats were originally planning to vote on the legislation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see if a deal can be reached with the White House .

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said both parties are still very far apart from reaching a deal on a coronavirus stimulus package, saying Democrats are continuing to ask for too much money.
McConnell told reporters that a deal on a stimulus package was far from happening as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was meeting with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to try to negotiate on a number they know both sides would vote for. Mnuchin has been leading the negotiation efforts for the White House.
“I think it’s safe to say we’re far apart,” McConnell said. “We are very, very far apart,” he continued.
Democrats in the House introduced new coronavirus stimulus legislation which includes the word “cannabis” 68 times, which is more than the word “job” or “jobs” by double digits. (RELATED: Democrats’ New $2.2 Trillion COVID Stimulus Includes The Word ‘Cannabis’ 68 Times — Mentioned More Than Jobs)
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi sent out an email Monday night urging her colleagues to vote for the new $2.2 trillion Heroes Act. The bill, like other Democratic coronavirus stimulus packages, includes the word cannabis 68 times. Pelosi has previously said Cannabis is related to the coronavirus and helps as therapy.
The word “job” is only mentioned 47 times and the word “jobs” is mentioned just 7 times in the Democrats stimulus package. (RELATED: Pelosi Letter Warns Democrats Of A Possible ‘Stolen’ Presidential Election — Says Congress Could Decide Outcome)
Democrats were originally planning to vote on the legislation Wednesday but will now wait until Thursday to see if a deal can be reached with the White House.


thedailycaller--2020-09-30--Ex-Auto Workers President Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Member Dues In Ongoing Federal Corruption Prob

Ex-Auto Workers President Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Member Dues In Ongoing Federal Corruption Probe

• Former United Auto Workers ( UAW ) president Dennis Williams pleaded guilty Wednesday becoming the 15th person convicted in an ongoing multiyear federal probe .
• Williams and other executives embezzled union funds and spent the money on vacations , green fees and high-end meals , according to the Department of Justice .
• “ The hard-working men and women of the UAW deserve so much better , ” FBI special agent Steven M. D ’ Antuono said Wednesday .
A former United Auto Workers president pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling union members ’ dues for years , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 67 , conspired with Gary Jones , another former United Auto Workers ( UAW ) president , to embezzle hundreds of thousands of union members ’ dues between 2010 and 2019 , according to a Department of Justice ( DOJ ) statement .
Williams served as president from 2014 to 2018 and the union ’ s secretary-treasurer from 2010 to 2014 .
“ Today ’ s conviction demonstrates that we will continue our drive forward to provide ethical and honest leadership for the UAW ’ s membership , ” said U.S. Attorney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conspired with at least six UAW officials to embezzle money for their own benefit , the DOJ said .
He was charged in August .
( RELATED : Union Bosses Allegedly Blew $ 1 Million On Cigars , Golf And Restaurants ) Williams and other high-ranking UAW officials charged the union for “ multi-month long stays at private villas in Palm Springs , cigars , golfing apparel , green fees at golf courses , and high-end liquor and meals , ” according to the DOJ .
They fraudulently labeled personal spending as expenses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and his co-conspirators used the conferences to conceal the hundreds of thousands of dollars in UAW funds spent on lavish entertainment and personal spending for the conspirators , ” the DOJ said .
FBI special agent Steven M. D ’ Antuono said Wednesday , “ The hard-working men and women of the UAW deserve so much better .
It is my sincere hope that the convictions obtained over the course of this investigation have begun the process of ensuring honest leadership takes the helm of one of the most important labor unions in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defendant convicted as part of a federal criminal corruption investigation into UAW , which is ongoing , according to the DOJ .
Nine have pled guilty and been sentenced while six , including Williams and Jones , have pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing .
The federal investigation was initiated before Williams stepped down as UAW president , according to Auto News .
While president , Williams made several statements condemning those who had been implicated .
“ We believe anyone who engaged in intentional misconduct is no longer employed by the UAW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement .
“ We continue to cooperate with the DOJ and share information with the government.
” In a January 2018 statement , Williams said an executive who was implicated in the investigation “ stole money because he ’ s a thief who wanted to live a lavish lifestyle well beyond his means.
” Williams resigned from his union membership on Sept. 18 prior to his guilty plea , according to the Detroit Free Press .
Meanwhile , an activist group within UAW lambasted the union Tuesday for not filing charges against Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ union ’ s president in 2018 , resigned in November 2019 as the investigation progressed and the UAW board moved to remove him , The Detroit News reported .
The union paid Jones $ 340,539 total in 2019 , according to Department of Labor filings .
However , he pled guilty in June of embezzling more than $ 1 million of membership dues , according to the DOJ .
“ The UAW ’ s leadership , at the highest level , has engaged in a pattern of corruption and illegal activity , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following Jones ’ June guilty plea .
Jones faces up to 10 years while Williams faces up to five years in prison , according to the DOJ .
The UAW is one of the largest American unions with nearly 400,000 members and assets totaling $ 1.1 billion , according to the Department of Labor .
The union represents American automobile , aerospace and agricultural implement workers .
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Former United Auto Workers (UAW) president Dennis Williams pleaded guilty Wednesday becoming the 15th person convicted in an ongoing multiyear federal probe.
Williams and other executives embezzled union funds and spent the money on vacations, green fees and high-end meals, according to the Department of Justice.
“The hard-working men and women of the UAW deserve so much better,” FBI special agent Steven M. D’Antuono said Wednesday.
A former United Auto Workers president pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling union members’ dues for years, the Department of Justice announced.
Dennis Williams, 67, conspired with Gary Jones, another former United Auto Workers (UAW) president, to embezzle hundreds of thousands of union members’ dues between 2010 and 2019, according to a Department of Justice (DOJ) statement. Williams served as president from 2014 to 2018 and the union’s secretary-treasurer from 2010 to 2014.
“Today’s conviction demonstrates that we will continue our drive forward to provide ethical and honest leadership for the UAW’s membership,” said U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider.
Williams admitted that he conspired with at least six UAW officials to embezzle money for their own benefit, the DOJ said. He was charged in August. (RELATED: Union Bosses Allegedly Blew $1 Million On Cigars, Golf And Restaurants)
Williams and other high-ranking UAW officials charged the union for “multi-month long stays at private villas in Palm Springs, cigars, golfing apparel, green fees at golf courses, and high-end liquor and meals,” according to the DOJ. They fraudulently labeled personal spending as expenses related to union conferences.
“Williams and his co-conspirators used the conferences to conceal the hundreds of thousands of dollars in UAW funds spent on lavish entertainment and personal spending for the conspirators,” the DOJ said.
FBI special agent Steven M. D’Antuono said Wednesday, “The hard-working men and women of the UAW deserve so much better. It is my sincere hope that the convictions obtained over the course of this investigation have begun the process of ensuring honest leadership takes the helm of one of the most important labor unions in this country.”
Williams is the 15th defendant convicted as part of a federal criminal corruption investigation into UAW, which is ongoing, according to the DOJ. Nine have pled guilty and been sentenced while six, including Williams and Jones, have pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing.
The federal investigation was initiated before Williams stepped down as UAW president, according to Auto News. While president, Williams made several statements condemning those who had been implicated.
“We believe anyone who engaged in intentional misconduct is no longer employed by the UAW,” Williams said in a 2017 statement. “We continue to cooperate with the DOJ and share information with the government.”
In a January 2018 statement, Williams said an executive who was implicated in the investigation “stole money because he’s a thief who wanted to live a lavish lifestyle well beyond his means.”
Williams resigned from his union membership on Sept. 18 prior to his guilty plea, according to the Detroit Free Press. Meanwhile, an activist group within UAW lambasted the union Tuesday for not filing charges against Williams earlier.
Jones, who became the union’s president in 2018, resigned in November 2019 as the investigation progressed and the UAW board moved to remove him, The Detroit News reported.
The union paid Jones $340,539 total in 2019, according to Department of Labor filings. However, he pled guilty in June of embezzling more than $1 million of membership dues, according to the DOJ.
“The UAW’s leadership, at the highest level, has engaged in a pattern of corruption and illegal activity,” D’Antuono said in a statement following Jones’ June guilty plea.
Jones faces up to 10 years while Williams faces up to five years in prison, according to the DOJ.
The UAW is one of the largest American unions with nearly 400,000 members and assets totaling $1.1 billion, according to the Department of Labor. The union represents American automobile, aerospace and agricultural implement workers.
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thedailycaller--2020-09-30--Ohio Professor Apologizes For ‘America Needs College Football’ Article, Pledges To Commit To ‘Anti-R

Ohio Professor Apologizes For ‘America Needs College Football’ Article, Pledges To Commit To ‘Anti-Racism’

An Ohio professor apologized , saying he would devote himself to “ anti racist learning ” after receiving criticism for an article he co-authored about college football .
Professor and program chair at The Ohio State University Matthew J. Mayhew apologized in an Inside Higher Ed article for his “ disconnected whiteness ” after reportedly receiving backlash for a previous piece published by the same outlet that said college football can help unite the country .
( RELATED : Employee At Ohio State University Charged For Hiding Ties With China While Accepting US Grants ) “ I am sorry for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatigue , exhaustion and pain this article has caused anyone , but specifically Black students in the higher education community and beyond , ” Mayhew wrote .
He said in his apology that he learned from his students and other academics around the country that parts of his case for college football as a “ distraction ” from political division were “ harmful.
” “ Black men putting their bodies on the line for my enjoyment is inspired and maintained by my uninformed and disconnected whiteness and , as written in my previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property , ” he said .
“ Words like ‘ distraction ’ and ‘ cheer ’ erase the present painful moments within the nation and especially the Black community.
” Mayhew and Musbah Shaheen , a Ph.D. student at Ohio State and a research assistant at the College Impact Laboratory , wrote in the original article that college football could unite America during contentious political times .
“ Essentializing college football might help get us through these uncharacteristically difficult times of great isolation , division and uncertainty , ” they said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bipartisan place in the American heart.
” ( RELATED : REPORT : Only Three Big Ten Universities Supported Playing Football As Scheduled ) The Ohio State University and Mayhew did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s requests for comment .
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An Ohio professor apologized, saying he would devote himself to “anti racist learning” after receiving criticism for an article he co-authored about college football.
Professor and program chair at The Ohio State University Matthew J. Mayhew apologized in an Inside Higher Ed article for his “disconnected whiteness” after reportedly receiving backlash for a previous piece published by the same outlet that said college football can help unite the country. (RELATED: Employee At Ohio State University Charged For Hiding Ties With China While Accepting US Grants)
“I am sorry for the hurt, sadness, frustration, fatigue, exhaustion and pain this article has caused anyone, but specifically Black students in the higher education community and beyond,” Mayhew wrote.
He said in his apology that he learned from his students and other academics around the country that parts of his case for college football as a “distraction” from political division were “harmful.”
“Black men putting their bodies on the line for my enjoyment is inspired and maintained by my uninformed and disconnected whiteness and, as written in my previous article, positions student athletes as white property,” he said.
“At this point, you’re probably curious about what crime Mayhew committed. You’re thinking, at the very least, this guy wore a heck of a lot of blackface 30 years ago.” No, he wrote a column about why Football Is Good. That’s it. https://t.co/Wb9ghHYezd — Robby Soave (@robbysoave) September 29, 2020
“Words like ‘distraction’ and ‘cheer’ erase the present painful moments within the nation and especially the Black community.”
Mayhew and Musbah Shaheen, a Ph.D. student at Ohio State and a research assistant at the College Impact Laboratory, wrote in the original article that college football could unite America during contentious political times.
“Essentializing college football might help get us through these uncharacteristically difficult times of great isolation, division and uncertainty,” they said.
“Indeed, college football holds a special bipartisan place in the American heart.” (RELATED: REPORT: Only Three Big Ten Universities Supported Playing Football As Scheduled)
The Ohio State University and Mayhew did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s requests for comment.
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