thedailycaller--2020-02-17--Media Struggles To Confront Their Failures In Covering Michael Avenatti

• The media , who spent substantial time covering celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti , has struggled to confront their failures following his conviction Friday .
• CNN anchors and other journalists took various approaches , with some even putting the blame on President Donald Trump .
• CNN anchor Brian Stelter simply asked if he was “ stupid ” for the network ’ s coverage of Avenatti , whereas The Daily Beast ’ s Sam Stein took full responsibility and apologized .
Media personalities who spent years bolstering celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti were forced to address his Friday conviction and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they covered him .
Multiple journalists spoke over the weekend about how they covered Avenatti .
Outlets such as CNN , MSNBC and ABC gave him a platform with some even suggesting that he could take down President Donald Trump .
Avenatti was convicted Friday on three charges related to his scheme to extort over $ 20 million from the sportswear and apparel company Nike .
CNN chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin admitted on Feb. 14 , the same day of Avenatti ’ s conviction , that he felt tricked because he took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
Avenatti rose to notoriety for being porn star Stormy Daniels ’ lawyer in a case against Trump .
“ Frankly , you know , I feel kind of snookered , because I took him seriously , ” Toobin said , recalling the many times Avenatti was invited onto CNN .
( RELATED : Media Praised Michael Avenatti , Now A Convicted Felon , As The Man Who Could Take Down Trump ) “ I remember once at the peak of all of this , we went to lunch in midtown , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we walked back together to CNN , and it was like walking with a major , major celebrity , ” Toobin added .
“ People came up to him .
It ’ s like , you know , ‘ Go for it !
Go get Trump !
’ You know , he had this hashtag # basta .
People remember that .
And at the peak of this , he even announced he was considering running for president and he went to Iowa , he went to New Hampshire .
And to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do it justice .
I mean , the craziness of this.
” CNN anchor Anderson Cooper , who had Avenatti on his show multiple times , told Toobin during the segment that “ It ’ s hard to imagine a more dramatic fall than this.
” Toobin agreed , noting that Avenatti ’ s “ total collapse ” was crazy .
CNN ’ s Brian Stelter , who helped push the idea that Avenatti would not only run for president but be the only person who could take down Trump , took a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stelter began a segment by pointing out the news of Avenatti ’ s “ alleged ” extortion , adding that he had , in fact , been convicted .
“ I ’ ve been getting some grief from Sean Hannity this weekend … for once suggesting that I thought Avenatti could be a serious candidate for president … Was that stupid on my part ?
What do you make of how Avenatti was covered by CNN and MSNBC ?
” Stelter asked The Daily Beast ’ s Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared to try and blame Trump for the media ’ s overzealous coverage of the convicted felon .
He began by pointing out that the president has “ Trumpified his opposition ” and suggested that it “ bore itself out in the phenomenon of Michael Avenatti.
” “ This was a guy who , in many ways , was very similar to Trump , ” Markay said .
“ He really knew how to operate in the modern media environment and I think that ’ s what really drew a lot of Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this idea that he could sort of beat Trump at his own game.
” “ I think that a lot of folks did take him very seriously without looking at the extensive personal financial legal baggage that was out there just waiting to be reported … ” The Daily Beast reporter Sam Stein flat-out admitted he was wrong to give Avenatti so much credibility , being one of the few reporters to acknowledge his failure .
Meanwhile , CNN contributor Amanda Carpenter doubled down on the network ’ s coverage of Avenatti .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump , writing that Avenatti only became a household name “ because Trump had an affair with a porn star.
” “ Shoutout to all the Trumpsters dunking on Michael Avenatti .
You do know the reason why he became a household name , right ?
” Carpenter tweeted with a portion of her article about the disgraced lawyer .

The media, who spent substantial time covering celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti, has struggled to confront their failures following his conviction Friday.
CNN anchors and other journalists took various approaches, with some even putting the blame on President Donald Trump.
CNN anchor Brian Stelter simply asked if he was “stupid” for the network’s coverage of Avenatti, whereas The Daily Beast’s Sam Stein took full responsibility and apologized.
Media personalities who bolstered celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti hesitated or failed to admit any wrongdoing in previous coverage when addressing his conviction Friday.
Multiple journalists spoke over the weekend about how they covered Avenatti. Outlets such as CNN, MSNBC and ABC gave him a platform with some even suggesting that he could take down President Donald Trump. Avenatti was convicted Friday on three charges related to his scheme to extort over $20 million from the sportswear and apparel company Nike.
CNN chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin admitted on Feb. 14, the same day of Avenatti’s conviction, that he felt tricked because he took the celebrity lawyer so seriously over the years. Avenatti rose to notoriety for being porn star Stormy Daniels’ lawyer in a case against Trump.
“Frankly, you know, I feel kind of snookered, because I took him seriously,” Toobin said, recalling the many times Avenatti was invited onto CNN. (RELATED: Media Praised Michael Avenatti, Now A Convicted Felon, As The Man Who Could Take Down Trump)
WATCH:
“I remember once at the peak of all of this, we went to lunch in midtown, when our offices were in midtown, and we walked back together to CNN, and it was like walking with a major, major celebrity,” Toobin added. “People came up to him. It’s like, you know, ‘Go for it! Go get Trump!’ You know, he had this hashtag #basta. People remember that. And at the peak of this, he even announced he was considering running for president and he went to Iowa, he went to New Hampshire. And to call it hubris … doesn’t do it justice. I mean, the craziness of this.”
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, who had Avenatti on his show multiple times, told Toobin during the segment that “It’s hard to imagine a more dramatic fall than this.” Toobin agreed, noting that Avenatti’s “total collapse” was crazy.
CNN’s Brian Stelter, who helped push the idea that Avenatti would not only run for president but be the only person who could take down Trump, took a different approach to Avenatti’s conviction.
Stelter began a segment by pointing out the news of Avenatti’s “alleged” extortion, adding that he had, in fact, been convicted.
“I’ve been getting some grief from Sean Hannity this weekend … for once suggesting that I thought Avenatti could be a serious candidate for president … Was that stupid on my part? What do you make of how Avenatti was covered by CNN and MSNBC?” Stelter asked The Daily Beast’s Lachlan Markay and Asawin Suebsaeng Sunday during “Reliable Sources.”
WATCH:
.@brianstelter to @lachlan: “I’ve been getting some grief… for once suggesting that I thought Avenatti could be a serious candidate for president… Was that stupid on my part?pic.twitter.com/EKxicDOq0r — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 16, 2020
Markay appeared to try and blame Trump for the media’s overzealous coverage of the convicted felon. He began by pointing out that the president has “Trumpified his opposition” and suggested that it “bore itself out in the phenomenon of Michael Avenatti.”
“This was a guy who, in many ways, was very similar to Trump,” Markay said. “He really knew how to operate in the modern media environment and I think that’s what really drew a lot of Trump’s critics to him, was this idea that he could sort of beat Trump at his own game.”
“I think that a lot of folks did take him very seriously without looking at the extensive personal financial legal baggage that was out there just waiting to be reported …”
The Daily Beast reporter Sam Stein flat-out admitted he was wrong to give Avenatti so much credibility, being one of the few reporters to acknowledge his failure.
I admit it. I gave Avenatti far more credibility than he deserved. I need to do better and will strive to do so. No point in trying to pretend otherwise. — Sam Stein (@samstein) February 16, 2020
Meanwhile, CNN contributor Amanda Carpenter doubled down on the network’s coverage of Avenatti. She turned the story back around to Trump, writing that Avenatti only became a household name “because Trump had an affair with a porn star.”
“Shoutout to all the Trumpsters dunking on Michael Avenatti. You do know the reason why he became a household name, right?” Carpenter tweeted with a portion of her article about the disgraced lawyer.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Topless Protesters Storm The Stage At Bernie Sanders Rally

A trio of topless female protesters stormed the stage at a Bernie Sanders campaign rally in Carson City , Nevada on Sunday .
As the Democratic presidential candidate was introducing his wife , a clothed woman came on stage and grabbed his mic : “ Bernie , I ’ m your biggest supporter and I ’ m here to ask you to stop propping up the dairy industry and to stop propping up animal agriculture , ” she said .
“ I believe in you.
” At that point , three topless protesters came up the stairs .
Video shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage pointing at them and seeming to wave at security .
One held a sign that said “ Let Dairy Die ” while two others poured a red-colored liquid on themselves before being led away .
The first protester was identified as Priya Sawhney of the animal rights network Direct Action Everywhere , according to The Hill .
“ The three women were arrested for indecent exposure and are currently being held on $ 2500 bond each , ” the group said in a press release after the incident .
“ If Bernie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop propping up the dairy industry , which relies on the abuse of female cows , ” Priya Sawhney said via statement .
“ I love Bernie , but we must hold abusive industries accountable , not shield and subsidize them .
Animal farming is an industry which gives welfare payments to millionaires .
People are fed up .
Like the Sanders campaign itself , animal rights is a burgeoning mass movement.
” ( RELATED : ‘ You ’ re A F**king Fascist !
’ — Second Amendment Activists Heckle Mike Bloomberg In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there ’ s always a little bit of excitement at no extra cost , ” Sanders said after things calmed down .
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio , a Sanders supporter who had just introduced the Vermont senator , “ appeared to be scandalized by the incident , ” the New York Daily News reported .
“ He was seen on video averting his gaze from the stage and walking away as the scene unfolded .
”

A trio of topless female protesters stormed the stage at a Bernie Sanders campaign rally in Carson City, Nevada on Sunday.
As the Democratic presidential candidate was introducing his wife, a clothed woman came on stage and grabbed his mic: “Bernie, I’m your biggest supporter and I’m here to ask you to stop propping up the dairy industry and to stop propping up animal agriculture,” she said. “I believe in you.”
At that point, three topless protesters came up the stairs. Video shows Sanders on the other side of the stage pointing at them and seeming to wave at security. One held a sign that said “Let Dairy Die” while two others poured a red-colored liquid on themselves before being led away.
WATCH (Warning: video contains nudity):
Bernie supporter pleads to #LetDairyDie in his rally live stream! Gets in a few sentences before audio is cut, & the banners from the rest of the group are visible for quite a while before the video feed is itself cut. Thank you for such a brave action @priyadxe27 @DxEverywhere!! pic.twitter.com/tyVFsFEUoJ — AJ Jivdaya (@bunnydad_aj) February 16, 2020
The first protester was identified as Priya Sawhney of the animal rights network Direct Action Everywhere, according to The Hill.
“The three women were arrested for indecent exposure and are currently being held on $2500 bond each,” the group said in a press release after the incident.
WATCH:
“If Bernie truly cares about justice, he will stop propping up the dairy industry, which relies on the abuse of female cows,” Priya Sawhney said via statement. “I love Bernie, but we must hold abusive industries accountable, not shield and subsidize them. Animal farming is an industry which gives welfare payments to millionaires. People are fed up. Like the Sanders campaign itself, animal rights is a burgeoning mass movement.” (RELATED: ‘You’re A F**king Fascist!’ — Second Amendment Activists Heckle Mike Bloomberg In Virginia)
“This is Nevada, there’s always a little bit of excitement at no extra cost,” Sanders said after things calmed down.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, a Sanders supporter who had just introduced the Vermont senator, “appeared to be scandalized by the incident,” the New York Daily News reported. “He was seen on video averting his gaze from the stage and walking away as the scene unfolded.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Chris Wallace Puts Kellyanne Conway On The Spot: ‘Why Was Stop And Frisk Tremendous Then And It’s Ra

Chris Wallace Puts Kellyanne Conway On The Spot: ‘Why Was Stop And Frisk Tremendous Then And It’s Racist Now?’

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace used 2016 debate footage showing President Donald Trump firmly supporting “ stop and frisk ” to put White House advisor Kellyanne Conway on the spot regarding her and the president ’ s criticism of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg .
During their wide-ranging conversation on “ Fox News Sunday , ” Wallace brought up the “ war of words ” between the president and Bloomberg over a 2015 speech during which the former New York City mayor said “ 95 % of murders , murderers and murder victims ” are younger “ male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take a description , Xerox it , and pass it out to all the cops , ” Bloomberg said .
After the speech ’ s contents began making headlines , Trump posted , then deleted a tweet calling him a “ racist.
” “ The way he feels about people is so demeaning , ” Conway told Wallace .
“ The policy may have been stop and frisk — it ’ s a disgrace.
” Wallace played a clip of Trump calling Bloomberg a “ total racist ” during a media appearance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate clip from 2016 in which Trump said the policy “ had a tremendous impact on the safety of New York City.
” ( RELATED : ‘ You ’ re A F**king Fascist !
’ — Second Amendment Activists Heckle Mike Bloomberg In Virginia ) “ Why was stop and frisk tremendous then and it ’ s racist now ?
” Wallace asked .
“ Well he is , the president is toying with everybody by saying , ‘ Oh , had he said something like that , had you unearthed videotape like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ racist , racist , ' ” Conway contended .
“ But look at all the people saying , ‘ You know what , I think Michael Bloomberg learned his lesson .
That was so long ago . '
” Conway continued to press her point that Bloomberg ’ s comments mean he is “ somebody who looks at people beneath him differently .
”

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace used 2016 debate footage showing President Donald Trump firmly supporting “stop and frisk” to put White House advisor Kellyanne Conway on the spot regarding her and the president’s criticism of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
During their wide-ranging conversation on “Fox News Sunday,” Wallace brought up the “war of words” between the president and Bloomberg over a 2015 speech during which the former New York City mayor said “95% of murders, murderers and murder victims” are younger “male, minorities.”
“You can just take a description, Xerox it, and pass it out to all the cops,” Bloomberg said. After the speech’s contents began making headlines, Trump posted, then deleted a tweet calling him a “racist.”
WATCH:
“The way he feels about people is so demeaning,” Conway told Wallace. “The policy may have been stop and frisk — it’s a disgrace.”
Wallace played a clip of Trump calling Bloomberg a “total racist” during a media appearance. He followed that up by showing a debate clip from 2016 in which Trump said the policy “had a tremendous impact on the safety of New York City.” (RELATED: ‘You’re A F**king Fascist!’ — Second Amendment Activists Heckle Mike Bloomberg In Virginia)
“Why was stop and frisk tremendous then and it’s racist now?” Wallace asked.
“Well he is, the president is toying with everybody by saying, ‘Oh, had he said something like that, had you unearthed videotape like that of him everybody would say, racist, racist,'” Conway contended. “But look at all the people saying, ‘You know what, I think Michael Bloomberg learned his lesson. That was so long ago.'”
Conway continued to press her point that Bloomberg’s comments mean he is “somebody who looks at people beneath him differently.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Ivanka Turns Heads In Jaw-Dropping Yellow Satin Dress During Dubai Trip

Ivanka Trump definitely turned heads Sunday when she stepped out in a jaw-dropping yellow satin dress during her trip to Dubai , United Arab Emirates .
The first daughter looked just as stunning as ever in the long-sleeve number that went down to her knees as she delivered the keynote address during the Global Women ’ s Forum Dubai and We-Fi MENA Regional Summit .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip ) The remarks were delivered to nearly 3,000 attendees from over 70 countries , according to a White House official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loose hair and taupe-colored high heels .
To say she looked fantastic would be a serious understatement .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit ) “ The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ; a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture and design , ” Ivanka captioned a series of snaps on Instagram from the day before during her trip in the country .
In the pictures , the first daughter shines in a striking metallic silver dress and looks sensational !
( RELATED : Celebrate Melania ’ s Birthday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ SLIDESHOW ] ) Ivanka ’ s fashion sense is always on point as has been noted before .
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks here .

Ivanka Trump definitely turned heads Sunday when she stepped out in a jaw-dropping yellow satin dress during her trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The first daughter looked just as stunning as ever in the long-sleeve number that went down to her knees as she delivered the keynote address during the Global Women’s Forum Dubai and We-Fi MENA Regional Summit. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip)
The remarks were delivered to nearly 3,000 attendees from over 70 countries, according to a White House official.
She completed the terrific look with loose hair and taupe-colored high heels.
To say she looked fantastic would be a serious understatement. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
“The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque; a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture and design,” Ivanka captioned a series of snaps on Instagram from the day before during her trip in the country.
In the pictures, the first daughter shines in a striking metallic silver dress and looks sensational! (RELATED: Celebrate Melania’s Birthday With Her Greatest Looks As First Lady [SLIDESHOW])
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) on Feb 15, 2020 at 11:31am PST
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump) on Feb 15, 2020 at 7:40am PST
Ivanka’s fashion sense is always on point as has been noted before. Check out some of her other unforgettable looks here.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Melania Stuns In Gorgeous Sleeveless Black And White Sundress At Daytona 500

Melania Trump absolutely stunned when she stepped out Sunday in a gorgeous black and white polka dot sundress during her trip to the Daytona 500 .
The first lady looked just as gorgeous as ever in the sleeveless number that went down to her knees as she and President Donald Trump arrived to the NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach , Florida .
( RELATED : Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip ) She completed the jaw-dropping look with loose hair , a white leather belt and high heels .
( RELATED : Ivanka @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suit ) To say she looked perfect would be a serious understatement .
The crowd cheered POTUS and FLOTUS as they were introduced at the race .
FLOTUS ’ fashion sense is always on point no matter what the occasion as has been noted many times before .
Most recently , she turned heads when she wore a striking red leather coat during her trip to the National Institutes for Health in Bethesda , Maryland , on Valentine ’ s Day .
“ Spending time at @ TheChildrensInn with the inspiring & beautiful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has become a treasured tradition of mine .
It was a wonderful day to share love & kindness with these strong warriors , ” Melania captioned a series of pictures on Instagram from the day ’ s event .
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here .

Melania Trump absolutely stunned when she stepped out Sunday in a gorgeous black and white polka dot sundress during her trip to the Daytona 500.
The first lady looked just as gorgeous as ever in the sleeveless number that went down to her knees as she and President Donald Trump arrived to the NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Yellow And Black Floral Dress During Munich Trip)
She completed the jaw-dropping look with loose hair, a white leather belt and high heels. (RELATED: Ivanka Turns Heads In Gorgeous Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit)
To say she looked perfect would be a serious understatement.
WELCOME, PRESIDENT TRUMP! Air Force One touched down in Central Florida a little while ago. The president is attending the Daytona 500, along with First Lady Melania Trump. STORY: https://t.co/O2d1hKlWOe — FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) February 16, 2020
The crowd cheered POTUS and FLOTUS as they were introduced at the race.
FLOTUS’ fashion sense is always on point no matter what the occasion as has been noted many times before. Most recently, she turned heads when she wore a striking red leather coat during her trip to the National Institutes for Health in Bethesda, Maryland, on Valentine’s Day.
“Spending time at @TheChildrensInn with the inspiring & beautiful children of @NIH on #ValentinesDay has become a treasured tradition of mine. It was a wonderful day to share love & kindness with these strong warriors,” Melania captioned a series of pictures on Instagram from the day’s event.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by First Lady Melania Trump (@flotus) on Feb 14, 2020 at 12:11pm PST
Check out some of her other unforgettable looks throughout the years here.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Nascar Crowd Erupts Into ‘Four More Years’ Chant As Trump Introduced At Daytona 500

The Nascar crowd erupted into chants of “ four more years ” and “ USA ” as President Donald Trump was introduced at the Daytona International Speedway Sunday .
Trump , alongside First Lady Melania Trump , exited the “ beast ” limousine after taking a lap around the track before the Daytona 500 .
The crowd welcomed the president with the chants as they were announced ahead of “ God Bless America.
” “ For 500 , heart-pounding miles , these fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag , fight for the Harley J. Earl trophy and make their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is what it is pure American glory , ” Trump said during his speech ahead of the event Sunday .
The president also had the honor of giving the starting command to start Sunday ’ s race .
“ Daytona International Speedway , we love our country and it ’ s truly an honor to be with all of you at the great American race .
Gentlemen , start your engines !
” Trump said as the racers began to prep .
Trump is the second president in American history to attend a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bush attended the event in 2004 .
The president has often attended various sporting events and usually receives a warm welcome .
( RELATED : Alabama Drops Hype Video For LSU Game That Will Give Fans Goosebumps )

The NASCAR crowd erupted into chants of “four more years” and “USA” as President Donald Trump was introduced at the Daytona International Speedway Sunday.
Trump, alongside First Lady Melania Trump, exited the “beast” limousine after taking a lap around the track before the Daytona 500. The crowd welcomed the president with the chants as they were announced ahead of “God Bless America.”
WATCH:
President @realDonaldTrump at #DAYTONA500: “For 500, heart-pounding miles, these fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag, fight for the Harley J. Earl trophy and make their play for pure American glory and that is what it is pure American glory.”pic.twitter.com/6txFAcQRyk — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 16, 2020
“For 500, heart-pounding miles, these fierce competitors will chase the checkered flag, fight for the Harley J. Earl trophy and make their play for pure American glory and that is what it is pure American glory,” Trump said during his speech ahead of the event Sunday.
The president also had the honor of giving the starting command to start Sunday’s race.
“Daytona International Speedway, we love our country and it’s truly an honor to be with all of you at the great American race. Gentlemen, start your engines!” Trump said as the racers began to prep.
WATCH:
President @realDonaldTrump gives the starting command at the 62nd Daytona 500. pic.twitter.com/yDPx8inN4R — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) February 16, 2020
Trump is the second president in American history to attend a Daytona 500. Former President George W. Bush attended the event in 2004. The president has often attended various sporting events and usually receives a warm welcome. (RELATED: Alabama Drops Hype Video For LSU Game That Will Give Fans Goosebumps)


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--National Institutes Of Health’s Infectious Diseases Chief: Coronavirus ‘On The Verge’ Of Becoming Pa

National Institutes Of Health’s Infectious Diseases Chief: Coronavirus ‘On The Verge’ Of Becoming Pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci , the National Institutes of Health ’ s infectious diseases chief , said Sunday that the coronavirus is “ on the verge ” of being a pandemic .
Appearing on “ Face the Nation ” Sunday , host Margaret Brennan asked Fauci if the rapidly spreading coronavirus was becoming a “ pandemic.
” ( RELATED : Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 800 , Killing More Patients Than SARS ) Fauci explained that “ a pandemic is when you have multiple countries throughout the world that have what ’ s called sustained transmission , from person to person , multiple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 countries in which there are over 500 cases .
Several of them are starting to get to the second and third transmission , ” he added .
“ So technically speaking the WHO wouldn ’ t be calling this a global pandemic , but it ’ s on the verge of that happening reasonably soon unless containment is more successful.
” After addressing whether coronavirus is a pandemic , Brennan turned to the reliability of the World Health Organization ( WHO ) , saying , “ The WHO has been criticized for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government and they ’ re part of a U.N. agency and they receive international funding , China has tremendous power of them .
Is that criticism fair ?
” ( RELATED : College Student In Boston Confirmed With Coronavirus , NYC Patient Being Tested ) Fauci replied that “ You know , I don ’ t know if it ’ s fair or not , but certainly it ’ s been spoken about .
I mean clearly the director of WHO , Dr. Tedros is really an outstanding person and under very difficult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing a very good job .
”

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the National Institutes of Health’s infectious diseases chief, said Sunday that the coronavirus is “on the verge” of being a pandemic.
Appearing on “Face the Nation” Sunday, host Margaret Brennan asked Fauci if the rapidly spreading coronavirus was becoming a “pandemic.” (RELATED: Coronavirus Deaths Surpass 800, Killing More Patients Than SARS)
Fauci explained that “a pandemic is when you have multiple countries throughout the world that have what’s called sustained transmission, from person to person, multiple generations.”
“Right now there are 24 countries in which there are over 500 cases. Several of them are starting to get to the second and third transmission,” he added. “So technically speaking the WHO wouldn’t be calling this a global pandemic, but it’s on the verge of that happening reasonably soon unless containment is more successful.”
After addressing whether coronavirus is a pandemic, Brennan turned to the reliability of the World Health Organization (WHO), saying, “The WHO has been criticized for perhaps being too careful around the Chinese government and they’re part of a U.N. agency and they receive international funding, China has tremendous power of them. Is that criticism fair?” (RELATED: College Student In Boston Confirmed With Coronavirus, NYC Patient Being Tested)
Fauci replied that “You know, I don’t know if it’s fair or not, but certainly it’s been spoken about. I mean clearly the director of WHO, Dr. Tedros is really an outstanding person and under very difficult circumstances, I think he’s doing a very good job.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Ocasio-Cortez Appeals For Support As She Faces 12 Primary Challengers

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officially began her reelection campaign Saturday , appealing for support as she faces 12 primary challengers .
The congresswoman spoke to a crowd of more than 100 supporters at the opening of a new election office in Queens , telling them that they need to get out the vote for the June 23 primary .
“ We have some really ambitious goals , ” she said , according to the New York Post .
“ Last election cycle , in the primary as we know , the turnout was quite low … this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four times .
That ’ s our goal .
We want to secure 60,000 votes in the primary election .
We need to start creating a turnout machine right now.
” ( RELATED : Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Predicts Miami Won ’ t Exist ‘ In A Few Years ’ ) As part of the leftist “ squad ” that has sometimes dominated the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and challenged Speaker Nancy Pelosi , Ocasio-Cortez is known nationally for her socialist policies and polarizing activities .
“ I think everyone has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said , according to the Post .
“ I , of course , won my seat with a primary .
I would never begrudge anyone trying to run in a primary .
I ’ m committed to organizing.
” ( RELATED : Ocasio-Cortez Says Climate Change Is ‘ Fueling ’ The Immigration Crisis ) The democratic socialist has raised $ 5.3 million for her campaign war chest , OpenSecrets.org reported .
But Ocasio-Cortez is focused on her own reelection and has snubbed her nose at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee that raises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Senate .
She reportedly owes $ 250,000 in dues to the election readiness organization .

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officially began her reelection campaign Saturday, appealing for support as she faces 12 primary challengers.
The congresswoman spoke to a crowd of more than 100 supporters at the opening of a new election office in Queens, telling them that they need to get out the vote for the June 23 primary.
“We have some really ambitious goals,” she said, according to the New York Post. “Last election cycle, in the primary as we know, the turnout was quite low … this year, we want to multiply turnout by four times. That’s our goal. We want to secure 60,000 votes in the primary election. We need to start creating a turnout machine right now.” (RELATED: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Predicts Miami Won’t Exist ‘In A Few Years’)
As part of the leftist “squad” that has sometimes dominated the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and challenged Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Ocasio-Cortez is known nationally for her socialist policies and polarizing activities.
A former CNBC anchor is the latest challenger to file papers with the Federal Election Commission. Ocasio-Cortez came out of nowhere in 2018 to take the Democratic nomination away from a Rep. Joe Crowley, a prominent and powerful politician.
“I think everyone has a right [to run],” she said, according to the Post. “I, of course, won my seat with a primary. I would never begrudge anyone trying to run in a primary. I’m committed to organizing.” (RELATED: Ocasio-Cortez Says Climate Change Is ‘Fueling’ The Immigration Crisis)
The democratic socialist has raised $5.3 million for her campaign war chest, OpenSecrets.org reported.
But Ocasio-Cortez is focused on her own reelection and has snubbed her nose at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee that raises money to elect Democrats to the House and Senate. She reportedly owes $250,000 in dues to the election readiness organization.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Buttigieg Says He Won’t Be ‘Lectured On Family Values’ By Rush Limbaugh Or Trump Supporters

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that he will not be “ lectured on family values ” by the likes of radio host Rush Limbaugh or Trump supporters .
The former South Bend , Indiana , mayor spoke on “ Fox News Sunday ” with anchor Chris Wallace , who brought up separate comments Limbaugh and “ America First ” host Sebastian Gorka made on Feb. 12 about Buttigieg ’ s stances on abortion and electability .
“ A gay guy , 37 years old , loves kissing his husband on debate stages .
Can you see [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ?
” Limbaugh asked , while Gorka questioned , “ Why is a homosexual man lecturing us about the sanctity of life in the womb ?
Just a little curious there , strange.
” “ What is your reaction to those comments ?
” Wallace asked Buttigieg .
( RELATED : ‘ You ’ re Homophobes ’ Buttigieg Supporter Yells At Queer Protesters At Buttigieg Fundraiser ) The gay presidential candidate responded : “ I am in a faithful , loving , committed marriage .
I ’ m proud of my marriage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my husband.
” And I ’ m not going to be lectured on family values from the likes of Rush Limbaugh or anybody who supports Donald J. Trump as the moral as well as political leader of the United States .
America has moved on , and we should have politics of belonging that welcomes everybody .
That ’ s what the American people are for .
And I am saddened for what the Republican Party has become if they embrace that kind of homophobic rhetoric .
Buttigieg also commented on whether Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and noted that he came out as gay while Vice President Mike Pence was governor of Indiana .
“ We didn ’ t know what would happen .
I ’ ll tell you what happened , ” he said .
“ I got reelected with 80 % of the vote in my generally Democratic but socially conservative community , more than I had the first time that I ran for office , ” he continued , adding : “ When it comes to LGBTQ issues … the most important thing is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s happening to individuals and families across the country from brave service members who have their careers threatened by this president.
” Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said Sunday that he will not be “lectured on family values” by the likes of radio host Rush Limbaugh or Trump supporters.
The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor spoke on “Fox News Sunday” with anchor Chris Wallace, who brought up separate comments Limbaugh and “America First” host Sebastian Gorka made on Feb. 12 about Buttigieg’s stances on abortion and electability.
“A gay guy, 37 years old, loves kissing his husband on debate stages. Can you see [President Donald] Trump have fun with that?” Limbaugh asked, while Gorka questioned, “Why is a homosexual man lecturing us about the sanctity of life in the womb? Just a little curious there, strange.”
“What is your reaction to those comments?” Wallace asked Buttigieg. (RELATED: ‘You’re Homophobes’ Buttigieg Supporter Yells At Queer Protesters At Buttigieg Fundraiser)
The gay presidential candidate responded: “I am in a faithful, loving, committed marriage. I’m proud of my marriage, and I’m proud of my husband.”
He added:
And I’m not going to be lectured on family values from the likes of Rush Limbaugh or anybody who supports Donald J. Trump as the moral as well as political leader of the United States. America has moved on, and we should have politics of belonging that welcomes everybody. That’s what the American people are for. And I am saddened for what the Republican Party has become if they embrace that kind of homophobic rhetoric.
WATCH:
Buttigieg also commented on whether Americans would vote for a gay presidential candidate and noted that he came out as gay while Vice President Mike Pence was governor of Indiana.
“We didn’t know what would happen. I’ll tell you what happened,” he said.
“I got reelected with 80% of the vote in my generally Democratic but socially conservative community, more than I had the first time that I ran for office,” he continued, adding:
“When it comes to LGBTQ issues … the most important thing is not the treatment of candidates, it’s what’s happening to individuals and families across the country from brave service members who have their careers threatened by this president.”
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--President Trump Takes A Lap In ‘Beast’ Limo At Daytona 500

President Donald Trump took a lap around the track ahead of Sunday ’ s Daytona 500 in Florida .
With first lady Melania Trump aboard , the president rode his “ beast ” limousine around one of the world ’ s most storied race tracks .
Fox News White House correspondent John Roberts first reported Saturday that Trump was planning to take a lap before the race , where the president had previously been slated to serve as the Grand Marshal .
( RELATED : Recapping President Trump ’ s Best Week Ever ) Trump is just the second president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 500 , with then-President George W. Bush also attending the event in 2004 .
( RELATED : Here Are The Best Moments From LSU ’ s White House Visit ) During his presidency , Trump has attended several major sporting events , including two college football national championship games , a World Series game , and an Alabama-LSU regular season football game .
The president has mostly received warm receptions at these events , with the exception of a World Series game in Washington , D.C. , where Trump was loudly booed when @ @ @ @ @

President Donald Trump took a lap around the track ahead of Sunday’s Daytona 500 in Florida.
With first lady Melania Trump aboard, the president rode his “beast” limousine around one of the world’s most storied race tracks. Fox News White House correspondent John Roberts first reported Saturday that Trump was planning to take a lap before the race, where the president had previously been slated to serve as the Grand Marshal. (RELATED: Recapping President Trump’s Best Week Ever)
Trump is just the second president in U.S. history to attend a Dayton 500, with then-President George W. Bush also attending the event in 2004. (RELATED: Here Are The Best Moments From LSU’s White House Visit)
During his presidency, Trump has attended several major sporting events, including two college football national championship games, a World Series game, and an Alabama-LSU regular season football game.
The president has mostly received warm receptions at these events, with the exception of a World Series game in Washington, D.C., where Trump was loudly booed when showed on the jumbotron.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Sen. Kennedy Compares Trump’s Judicial Tweets To Singing ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ In Church

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said Sunday President Donald Trump has a right to tweet his opinion about judicial decisions — but that doesn ’ t mean he always should .
“ Does the president have a right to tweet about a case ?
Of course .
Just because you can sing doesn ’ t mean you should .
You can have a voice like Mick Jagger , but you wouldn ’ t want to start belting out ‘ Honky Tonk Woman ’ in church , ” Kennedy explained on CBS News ’ “ Face the Nation.
” Trump clearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments on the recommended jail time for former presidential advisor Roger Stone .
( RELATED : John Kennedy Says James Comey ‘ Ought To Hide His Head In A Bag ’ After IG Report ) Barr had said in an ABC interview that it was “ time to stop the tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases , ” because the president doing so makes his job “ impossible.
” Barr ’ s words were widely perceived as a stunning dressing-down of Trump ’ s habit of offering his opinion of legal decisions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t bothered ” by Barr ’ s remarks , according to White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham .
But Kennedy suggested the president ’ s tweet was ill-timed .
“ This is a case where tweeting less would not cause brain damage .
Roger Stone is pretty good at bad decisions .
Nobody would confuse him with Alexander Hamilton , ” the senator quipped .
( RELATED : John Kennedy Fact Checks CNN ’ s Jake Tapper On Republican Senate Closed Door Hearings : ‘ They Are Dealing With Classified Information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Justice Department pursued him and convicted him .
While the attorney general and others were trying to get the recommendations straight , the president tweeted , put the attorney general in an awkward spot , and he spoke out.
” Kennedy noted that the prosecutors who recommended Stone receive seven to nine years imprisonment for lying to Congress reportedly put pressure on the Department of Justice , something the senator said is “ not the proper procedure .
Nobody is above the law , but nobody is beneath the law .
Mr. Stone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a criminal act.
” The senator emphasized that Barr did not initiate the charges against Stone but merely prosecuted the case .
Kennedy reiterated that if Barr was subject to political pressure from DOJ prosecutors unfriendly to Stone ’ s friendship with Trump , they should have been fired .
“ I can tell you … if one of my staff members came to me and said , ‘ Kennedy , I don ’ t agree with your position on net neutrality , and if you don ’ t change it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call a press conference , ’ I tell you what I ’ d do .
I ’ d say , ‘ You have me confused with somebody who cares what you think .
You can ’ t resign , because you ’ re fired .
’ ”

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said Sunday President Donald Trump has a right to tweet his opinion about judicial decisions — but that doesn’t mean he always should.
“Does the president have a right to tweet about a case? Of course. Just because you can sing doesn’t mean you should. You can have a voice like Mick Jagger, but you wouldn’t want to start belting out ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ in church,” Kennedy explained on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.”
Trump clearly bothered Attorney General William Barr with his comments on the recommended jail time for former presidential advisor Roger Stone. (RELATED: John Kennedy Says James Comey ‘Ought To Hide His Head In A Bag’ After IG Report)
Barr had said in an ABC interview that it was “time to stop the tweeting about Department of Justice criminal cases,” because the president doing so makes his job “impossible.” Barr’s words were widely perceived as a stunning dressing-down of Trump’s habit of offering his opinion of legal decisions on Twitter.
Trump said he “wasn’t bothered” by Barr’s remarks, according to White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham.
But Kennedy suggested the president’s tweet was ill-timed. “This is a case where tweeting less would not cause brain damage. Roger Stone is pretty good at bad decisions. Nobody would confuse him with Alexander Hamilton,” the senator quipped. (RELATED: John Kennedy Fact Checks CNN’s Jake Tapper On Republican Senate Closed Door Hearings: ‘They Are Dealing With Classified Information’)
“Bill Barr’s Justice Department pursued him and convicted him. While the attorney general and others were trying to get the recommendations straight, the president tweeted, put the attorney general in an awkward spot, and he spoke out.”
Kennedy noted that the prosecutors who recommended Stone receive seven to nine years imprisonment for lying to Congress reportedly put pressure on the Department of Justice, something the senator said is “not the proper procedure. Nobody is above the law, but nobody is beneath the law. Mr. Stone’s status as a chucklehead is to a criminal act.”
The senator emphasized that Barr did not initiate the charges against Stone but merely prosecuted the case. Kennedy reiterated that if Barr was subject to political pressure from DOJ prosecutors unfriendly to Stone’s friendship with Trump, they should have been fired.
“I can tell you … if one of my staff members came to me and said, ‘Kennedy, I don’t agree with your position on net neutrality, and if you don’t change it, I’m going to quit and call a press conference,’ I tell you what I’d do. I’d say, ‘You have me confused with somebody who cares what you think. You can’t resign, because you’re fired.’”


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--CNN And MSNBC Analysts Sign Petition Urging William Barr To Resign

Eight legal analysts who work for CNN and MSNBC or appear frequently on the networks signed a petition Sunday calling on Attorney General William Barr to resign over his handling of Roger Stone ’ s case .
CNN analysts and former federal prosecutors Elie Honig and Renato Mariotti signed the petition , which has more than 1,140 signatures .
MSNBC analysts Paul Butler , Frank Figliuzzi , Matthew Miller and Jill Wine-Banks also signed the document , which was compiled by Protect Democracy , a nonprofit group staunchly opposed to President Donald Trump .
Nick Akerman , a former Watergate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Mimi Rocah , a former prosecutor who recently left MSNBC to run for a district attorney position , also signed the petition .
The petitioners are upset that Barr directed the U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Washington , D.C. , to revise a court filing that recommended that Stone , a long time Trump confidante , serve between 87 months and 108 months in prison on charges that he obstructed a congressional investigation and tampered with a witness .
Prosecutors said in a revised filing on Feb. 11 that Stone deserved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but one that was “ far less ” than the 87-108 months that was initially recommended .
( RELATED : DOJ Revises Stone Sentencing Recommendation ) Trump weighed in on the initial filing and called the recommendation “ disgraceful ” and a “ miscarriage of justice.
” Barr insisted in an interview on Feb. 13 that he did not speak with Trump about Stone ’ s case .
He told ABC News that he had problems with prosecutors ’ initial recommendation , because he and other Justice Department officials believed that a nine-year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Stone ’ s case .
Four prosecutors withdrew from the Stone case in protest of the revision .
Democrats and various pundits also pounced on Barr ’ s involvement in the matter .
“ President Trump and Attorney General Barr have openly and repeatedly flouted this fundamental principle , most recently in connection with the sentencing of President Trump ’ s close associate , Roger Stone , who was convicted of serious crimes , ” reads the petition .
“ Those actions , and the damage they have done to the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the rule of law , require Mr. Barr to resign.
” The petitioners also urged Justice Department employees to take matters into their own hands .
They called on employees to “ report future abuses ” to the Justice Department ’ s Office of the Inspector General , the FBI ’ s Office of Professional Responsibility and Congress .
They also urged employees to “ refuse to carry out directives that are inconsistent with their oaths of office , ” to withdraw from cases that involve misconduct , and , if necessary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the reasons for their resignation .
In the new filing , prosecutors took issue with how much additional jail time was added to Stone ’ s prospective sentence due to his witness tampering charge .
That charge dealt with messages that Stone sent to his longtime associate , Randy Credico , in April 2018 .
In one , Stone told Credico : “ Prepare to die , cocksucker.
” Credico testified at Stone ’ s trial that he did not feel threatened by the message .
He also wrote a letter on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to spare Stone of jail time .
Prosecutors initially discounted Credico ’ s testimony .
But in the new filing , prosecutors said that Stone ’ s recommended prison sentence would be five years lower if the messages were not factored into the sentencing guidelines .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of our original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

Eight legal analysts who work for CNN and MSNBC or appear frequently on the networks signed a petition Sunday calling on Attorney General William Barr to resign over his handling of Roger Stone’s case.
CNN analysts and former federal prosecutors Elie Honig and Renato Mariotti signed the petition, which has more than 1,140 signatures.
MSNBC analysts Paul Butler, Frank Figliuzzi, Matthew Miller and Jill Wine-Banks also signed the document, which was compiled by Protect Democracy, a nonprofit group staunchly opposed to President Donald Trump.
Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor who appears frequently on MSNBC, and Mimi Rocah, a former prosecutor who recently left MSNBC to run for a district attorney position, also signed the petition.
The petitioners are upset that Barr directed the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., to revise a court filing that recommended that Stone, a long time Trump confidante, serve between 87 months and 108 months in prison on charges that he obstructed a congressional investigation and tampered with a witness.
Prosecutors said in a revised filing on Feb. 11 that Stone deserved a “substantial” prison sentence, but one that was “far less” than the 87-108 months that was initially recommended. (RELATED: DOJ Revises Stone Sentencing Recommendation)
Trump weighed in on the initial filing and called the recommendation “disgraceful” and a “miscarriage of justice.” Barr insisted in an interview on Feb. 13 that he did not speak with Trump about Stone’s case. He told ABC News that he had problems with prosecutors’ initial recommendation, because he and other Justice Department officials believed that a nine-year prison sentence was “very excessive” for Stone’s case.
WATCH:
Four prosecutors withdrew from the Stone case in protest of the revision. Democrats and various pundits also pounced on Barr’s involvement in the matter.
“President Trump and Attorney General Barr have openly and repeatedly flouted this fundamental principle, most recently in connection with the sentencing of President Trump’s close associate, Roger Stone, who was convicted of serious crimes,” reads the petition. “Those actions, and the damage they have done to the Department of Justice’s reputation for integrity and the rule of law, require Mr. Barr to resign.”
The petitioners also urged Justice Department employees to take matters into their own hands.
They called on employees to “report future abuses” to the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General, the FBI’s Office of Professional Responsibility and Congress.
They also urged employees to “refuse to carry out directives that are inconsistent with their oaths of office,” to withdraw from cases that involve misconduct, and, if necessary, to resign and “report publicly” the reasons for their resignation.
In the new filing, prosecutors took issue with how much additional jail time was added to Stone’s prospective sentence due to his witness tampering charge.
That charge dealt with messages that Stone sent to his longtime associate, Randy Credico, in April 2018. In one, Stone told Credico: “Prepare to die, cocksucker.”
Credico testified at Stone’s trial that he did not feel threatened by the message. He also wrote a letter on Jan. 20 asking Judge Amy Berman Jackson to spare Stone of jail time.
Prosecutors initially discounted Credico’s testimony. But in the new filing, prosecutors said that Stone’s recommended prison sentence would be five years lower if the messages were not factored into the sentencing guidelines.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--CCW Weekend: How To Draw From A Seated Position

Drawing your handgun from your holster is easy when you ’ re standing up – but you might not be when you need to get your gun out .
So , how the heck do you get to your pew machine to send some freedom seeds to a bad guy ?
There are a few different strategies , some of which are gear and some of them are tips , tricks and techniques that create the necessary access .
So let ’ s dive in .
One of the oldest tricks in the book is to have an ankle gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ From a seated position , you can get to your ankle gun a little more quickly than the big iron on your hip ( big iron on his hip ) and get it out and into a fight .
Again , that ’ s not a new idea ; police officers have been carrying an ankle gun for this purpose for a long time .
It also has other advantages , such as what if you wind up on the flat of your back and so on and so forth .
Next is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the few real advantages of this holster style is that it offers access sitting or standing .
Unfortunately , few are comfortable enough and concealable enough to wear all the time , which is why so few people do so .
Granted , some people do – sound off in the comments if that ’ s you !
– but it is the exception rather than the rule .
I ’ d bet good money that Don Johnson hated it , and now we ’ ve also covered the obligatory “ Miami @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about shoulder holsters .
We also have appendix carry , which has become the carry method du jour .
It isn ’ t new , of course ; IWB rigs for carrying what used to be called a “ belly gun ” have been around since the late 19th century , but people like to pretend that it is because it makes them feel good .
Anyhow , an advantage of this carry position is that you can access the pistol sitting or standing .
If , that is , you find that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Some people are and some people aren ’ t , and that doesn ’ t seem to depend on whether you have a Tactical Spare Tire .
In my observation , it has more to do with where your pants naturally ride ; if they fall naturally to your hips , the holster and gun will keep you from hinging at the hip , bending over and so on .
Again , just my observation and feel free to disagree with me and my pet theory if you want to .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the gear-based solutions , let ’ s talk about tips , tricks and techniques .
Obviously , the hip hinge required to sit down pushes the grip of a pistol carried on the strong side down toward the seat cushion and adds compression from your posterior .
That makes it even harder to get the gun out since you ’ re clamping it to the chair with your cheeks .
This is a factor with IWB holsters or OWB holsters – for those folks who conceal outside the waistband – carried on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this situation ?
The simplest trick is to just lean forward .
To what degree kind of depends on you , your body and your carry gear ; I find I need to pretty much get my elbows to my knees to get pressure off the gun for fast access .
Tactical Tip : use the hinge as an assisted motion , clearing your cover garment while you bend forward .
However , in some situations this isn ’ t possible , such as if you ’ re up against a table or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Here you have a couple of different options .
One is to push the desk or table forward , though this will take an additional second or half-second of time before you then bend forward and get the gun out .
It ’ s simple and it works , but fractions of seconds count in an emergent situation , so here are a couple of alternatives if workable .
One is to take a knee .
Curl one foot backwards so your knee goes to the ground .
This can be done against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or what have you , and gives you access to your pistol quickly .
Another is to bend sideways .
Just as with bending forward , you relieve the pressure on your gun from your gluteal mass – you look just fine in those pants , I promise ; I wouldn ’ t fib just to make you feel better – by bending away from the gun .
Plant your non-dominant hand on the ground about a foot away from your non-dominant side foot while keeping your eye on the threat .
Appendix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having the top of a table or desk hanging over their gun as they sit and eat , work or what have you .
In this instance , you have the opposite problem ; it isn ’ t the butt , the issue becomes the gut , pressing forward on the gun .
In this instance , the best tactic is to lean back , which will free up the grip and let you get onto the gun .
It ’ s a bit awkward , but it ’ s doable .
Granted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well and good to read about on paper…er , on a screen .
You , dear reader , will have to figure out what works best for you , and then start doing the reps , because that ’ s what going to count if that moment ever arrives .
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide .
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com , a subsidiary of Hayden , ID , based Tedder Industries , where he writes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open and concealed carry tips .
Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com .

By Sam Hoober, Alien Gear Holsters
Drawing your handgun from your holster is easy when you’re standing up – but you might not be when you need to get your gun out. So, how the heck do you get to your pew machine to send some freedom seeds to a bad guy?
There are a few different strategies, some of which are gear and some of them are tips, tricks and techniques that create the necessary access. So let’s dive in.
One of the oldest tricks in the book is to have an ankle gun along with your primary carry weapon. From a seated position, you can get to your ankle gun a little more quickly than the big iron on your hip (big iron on his hip) and get it out and into a fight.
Again, that’s not a new idea; police officers have been carrying an ankle gun for this purpose for a long time. It also has other advantages, such as what if you wind up on the flat of your back and so on and so forth.
Next is to use a shoulder holster. One of the few real advantages of this holster style is that it offers access sitting or standing. Unfortunately, few are comfortable enough and concealable enough to wear all the time, which is why so few people do so. Granted, some people do – sound off in the comments if that’s you! – but it is the exception rather than the rule.
I’d bet good money that Don Johnson hated it, and now we’ve also covered the obligatory “Miami Vice”/Sonny Crockett reference when talking about shoulder holsters.
We also have appendix carry, which has become the carry method du jour. It isn’t new, of course; IWB rigs for carrying what used to be called a “belly gun” have been around since the late 19th century, but people like to pretend that it is because it makes them feel good. Anyhow, an advantage of this carry position is that you can access the pistol sitting or standing.
If, that is, you find that you are suited to appendix carry. Some people are and some people aren’t, and that doesn’t seem to depend on whether you have a Tactical Spare Tire. In my observation, it has more to do with where your pants naturally ride; if they fall naturally to your hips, the holster and gun will keep you from hinging at the hip, bending over and so on.
Again, just my observation and feel free to disagree with me and my pet theory if you want to.
So, now that we’ve talked about the gear-based solutions, let’s talk about tips, tricks and techniques.
Obviously, the hip hinge required to sit down pushes the grip of a pistol carried on the strong side down toward the seat cushion and adds compression from your posterior. That makes it even harder to get the gun out since you’re clamping it to the chair with your cheeks.
This is a factor with IWB holsters or OWB holsters – for those folks who conceal outside the waistband – carried on the strong side.
What to do in this situation?
The simplest trick is to just lean forward. To what degree kind of depends on you, your body and your carry gear; I find I need to pretty much get my elbows to my knees to get pressure off the gun for fast access.
Tactical Tip: use the hinge as an assisted motion, clearing your cover garment while you bend forward.
However, in some situations this isn’t possible, such as if you’re up against a table or desk at work or at dinner.
Here you have a couple of different options. One is to push the desk or table forward, though this will take an additional second or half-second of time before you then bend forward and get the gun out. It’s simple and it works, but fractions of seconds count in an emergent situation, so here are a couple of alternatives if workable.
One is to take a knee. Curl one foot backwards so your knee goes to the ground. This can be done against the edge of a desk, table or what have you, and gives you access to your pistol quickly.
Another is to bend sideways. Just as with bending forward, you relieve the pressure on your gun from your gluteal mass – you look just fine in those pants, I promise; I wouldn’t fib just to make you feel better – by bending away from the gun. Plant your non-dominant hand on the ground about a foot away from your non-dominant side foot while keeping your eye on the threat.
Appendix carriers can also have the issue of having the top of a table or desk hanging over their gun as they sit and eat, work or what have you. In this instance, you have the opposite problem; it isn’t the butt, the issue becomes the gut, pressing forward on the gun.
In this instance, the best tactic is to lean back, which will free up the grip and let you get onto the gun. It’s a bit awkward, but it’s doable.
Granted, of course, this is all well and good to read about on paper…er, on a screen. You, dear reader, will have to figure out what works best for you, and then start doing the reps, because that’s what going to count if that moment ever arrives.
Click here to get your 1911 Pistol Shopping Guide.
Click here to get The Complete Concealed Carry Training Guide
Sam Hoober is a Contributing Editor to AlienGearHolsters.com, a subsidiary of Hayden, ID, based Tedder Industries, where he writes about gun accessories, gun safety, open and concealed carry tips. Click here to visit aliengearholsters.com.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Jan Blachowicz Knocks Out Corey Anderson In The First Round At UFC Rio Rancho

During the first round of their fight , Blanchowicz landed a brutal shot on Anderson , and it was lights @ @ @ @ @ : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College @ @ @ @ @ moment below .
It ’ s one of the best fights we ’ ve seen @ @ @ @ @ s about as brutal as it gets when it comes to the UFC and MMA @ @ @ @ @ up and hit the ground immediately .
There are knockouts , and then there are @ @ @ @ @ above , which we rarely see .
Blanchowicz hit the switch on him like it @ @ @ @ @ s never a bad thing when a UFC star is out here knocking people out @ @ @ @ @ That ’ s what the fans pay to see .
They want the violence , @ @ @ @ @ performance .
That ’ s exactly what Blachowicz gave them last night .

Jan Blachowicz lit up Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho Saturday night.
During the first round of their fight, Blanchowicz landed a brutal shot on Anderson, and it was lights out immediately. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Watch the unbelievable moment below. It’s one of the best fights we’ve seen in awhile.
Jan Blachowicz finishes Corey Anderson in the first round via KO. Blachowicz called for a title shot next with (LHW Champ) Jon Jones sitting ringside. pic.twitter.com/Bg8LNyj26y — Ta1jaN (@Ta1jaNx) February 16, 2020
That’s about as brutal as it gets when it comes to the UFC and MMA. Anderson just got lit up and hit the ground immediately.
There are knockouts, and then there are brutal ones like the one above, which we rarely see.
Blanchowicz hit the switch on him like it was nothing.
It’s never a bad thing when a UFC star is out here knocking people out in the first round. That’s what the fans pay to see.
They want the violence, the action and the dominating performance. That’s exactly what Blachowicz gave them last night.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jan Blachowicz (@janblachowicz) on Feb 16, 2020 at 12:59am PST
Nice job, Jan! Hell of a great performance.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--‘Find Out Who They Are’: Biden Claims Bernie Sanders ‘Has Some Accountability’ For Supporters Making

‘Find Out Who They Are’: Biden Claims Bernie Sanders ‘Has Some Accountability’ For Supporters Making Online Attacks

Former Vice President Joe Biden claimed that independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders should take some responsibility for his supporters bullying people online .
Biden addressed the issue during a pre-taped interview with NBC ’ s Chuck Todd that aired Sunday on “ Meet the Press.
” Todd began by noting that Sanders had pledged several times to throw his support behind the Democratic nominee , assuming he did not win the nomination , but that his supporters might not all be willing to fall in line and do the same .
“ Bernie Sanders is a guy who says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nominee and he ’ s all in , ” Todd said .
“ Are you confident his supporters will do that or are you worried that some of his supporters — if his supporters are attacking culinary union members , who ’ s responsible for that ?
” Biden was quick to say that Sanders was not necessarily responsible but probably should have dug a little deeper to root out the problem .
( RELATED : Joe Biden Says He ‘ Can Hardly Wait ’ To Get Donald Trump On The Debate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be responsible for it , but he has some accountability , ” Biden explained .
“ You know me well enough to know that if any of my supporters did that , I ’ d disown them .
Flat disown them .
The stuff that was said online , the way they threatened these two women who are leaders in that culinary union , it outrageous .
Just go online and take a look at the things they said .
The vicious , malicious , misogynistic things they said , the threats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d dissociate is one thing .
Find out who the hell they are , if any of them worked for me , fire them .
Find out .
See what ’ s going on.
” “ I tell you what , so far I don ’ t think it ’ s sufficient just to say I ’ d dissociate myself , ” Biden concluded , adding that he hoped Sanders was looking into the situation further .
The spat between Sanders supporters and the Nevada Culinary Workers Union arose over the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sanders ’ signature platform issues , would end the union ’ s health care plans .
The union responded by announcing that it would not endorse any candidate going into 2020 , and a number of Sanders supporters attacked union leadership online .
Sanders made a statement in response , saying , “ Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me , and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks .
Our campaign is building a multi-generational , multi-racial movement of love , compassion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on issues , but we must do it in a respectful manner .
”

Former Vice President Joe Biden claimed that independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders should take some responsibility for his supporters bullying people online.
Biden addressed the issue during a pre-taped interview with NBC’s Chuck Todd that aired Sunday on “Meet the Press.”
WATCH:
Todd began by noting that Sanders had pledged several times to throw his support behind the Democratic nominee, assuming he did not win the nomination, but that his supporters might not all be willing to fall in line and do the same.
“Bernie Sanders is a guy who says he’s going to support whoever is the nominee and he’s all in,” Todd said. “Are you confident his supporters will do that or are you worried that some of his supporters — if his supporters are attacking culinary union members, who’s responsible for that?”
Biden was quick to say that Sanders was not necessarily responsible but probably should have dug a little deeper to root out the problem. (RELATED: Joe Biden Says He ‘Can Hardly Wait’ To Get Donald Trump On The Debate Stage)
“Look, he may not be responsible for it, but he has some accountability,” Biden explained. “You know me well enough to know that if any of my supporters did that, I’d disown them. Flat disown them. The stuff that was said online, the way they threatened these two women who are leaders in that culinary union, it outrageous. Just go online and take a look at the things they said. The vicious, malicious, misogynistic things they said, the threats they put out. To say I’d dissociate is one thing. Find out who the hell they are, if any of them worked for me, fire them. Find out. See what’s going on.”
“You don’t think he’s been curious enough?” Todd pressed.
“I tell you what, so far I don’t think it’s sufficient just to say I’d dissociate myself,” Biden concluded, adding that he hoped Sanders was looking into the situation further.
The spat between Sanders supporters and the Nevada Culinary Workers Union arose over the fact that Medicare for All, one of Sanders’ signature platform issues, would end the union’s health care plans. The union responded by announcing that it would not endorse any candidate going into 2020, and a number of Sanders supporters attacked union leadership online.
Sanders made a statement in response, saying, “Harassment of all forms is unacceptable to me, and we urge supporters of all campaigns not to engage in bullying or ugly personal attacks. Our campaign is building a multi-generational, multi-racial movement of love, compassion, and justice. We can certainly disagree on issues, but we must do it in a respectful manner.”


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Matt McGloin Calls Out His Entire Team During Loss, Promptly Gets Benched

New York Guardians quarterback Matt McGloin was in epic form during a 27-0 Saturday loss to the DC Defenders .
McGloin , who has had a solid backup career in the NFL , said during the halftime interview the entire game plan had to change , called out his teammates in another video , insinuated there are major issues with the coaches and was eventually benched .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) How can you not love this type of stuff ?
The XFL is everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more .
Matt McGloin goes out there yesterday , stinks up the joint , throws his entire team under the bus , rips the game plan publicly going into the half and gets benched .
This is the type of rawness and authenticity people are craving .
McGloin is quickly become the biggest villain in the XFL , and I ’ m here for every single second of it .
Nobody through the first two weekends has kept it realer than he has .
I also love the fact the XFL is just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after they screw up .
It ’ s incredible on every level .
I can ’ t wait to see what we get next out of the XFL .
So far , it ’ s been a dream come true .
Shoutout to McGloin for being the villain the league needs .

New York Guardians quarterback Matt McGloin was in epic form during a 27-0 Saturday loss to the DC Defenders.
McGloin, who has had a solid backup career in the NFL, said during the halftime interview the entire game plan had to change, called out his teammates in another video, insinuated there are major issues with the coaches and was eventually benched. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Watch highlights from McGloin’s incredible Saturday below.
“I think we need to make a lot of adjustments, make a lot of changes… To be honest with you, this is probably one of the worst games I’ve been apart of (offensively)” -Matt McGloin ???????????????????? pic.twitter.com/YnB1oznLCr — SUSPENDED AGAIN (@FTBeard1) February 15, 2020
“There’s a lot of stuff going on behind closed doors, I think we need to clean that up, communication especially is one” Matt McGloin is trying his hardest to get traded LMAOOOOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/yuRe9CnJKA — SUSPENDED AGAIN (@FTBeard1) February 15, 2020
Matt McGloin is being interviewed just minutes after being benched while he watches his backup play on offense. The XFL is wild. pic.twitter.com/Lc3KNv3T7j — Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 15, 2020
How can you not love this type of stuff? The XFL is everything we hoped it would be and much more. Matt McGloin goes out there yesterday, stinks up the joint, throws his entire team under the bus, rips the game plan publicly going into the half and gets benched.
This is the type of rawness and authenticity people are craving.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Guardians (@xflguardians) on Feb 15, 2020 at 2:02pm PST
McGloin is quickly become the biggest villain in the XFL, and I’m here for every single second of it. Nobody through the first two weekends has kept it realer than he has.
I also love the fact the XFL is just shoving mics into the face of players after they screw up. It’s incredible on every level.
I can’t wait to see what we get next out of the XFL. So far, it’s been a dream come true. Shoutout to McGloin for being the villain the league needs.


thedailycaller--2020-02-16--Rockets Hit Near US Embassy In Iraq

Rockets Hit Near US Embassy In Iraq

Rockets hit near the U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Sunday morning but left no American casualties , according to a military spokesperson .
The rockets targeted the Iraqi base hosting U.S. troops and coalition forces in Baghdad ’ s militarized Green Zone around 3:30 a.m. , Colonel Myles B Caggins III , a U.S. military spokesperson , said in a statement .
( RELATED : One Injured In Rocket Attack On US Embassy In Baghdad ) “ The Coalition confirms small rockets impacted the Iraqi base hosting @ CJTFOIR troops in the International Zone , Feb. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
No casualties .
Investigation ongoing , ” Colonel Caggins said .
Currently , no organization or country has taken responsibility for the attack .
The attack is the latest development as tensions in the region have risen following the U.S. ’ s killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani with a drone strike last month .
In response to the Soleimani ’ s death , Iran on Jan. 8 launched missiles at Iraq ’ s Ain al-Asad Air Base resulting in 109 American troops suffering from traumatic brain injuries , Axios reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was attacked by Iraqi supporters of Iranian-backed militias , causing fire damage and smashed windows to the outer region of the facility .
U.S. military forces responded with tear gas and dispersed the crowd after days of demonstrations .
The Iraqi Prime Minister previously requested the U.S. to begin removing all military forces from the country , but received an unequivocal denial from the State Department in January .

Rockets hit near the U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Sunday morning but left no American casualties, according to a military spokesperson.
The rockets targeted the Iraqi base hosting U.S. troops and coalition forces in Baghdad’s militarized Green Zone around 3:30 a.m., Colonel Myles B Caggins III, a U.S. military spokesperson, said in a statement. (RELATED: One Injured In Rocket Attack On US Embassy In Baghdad)
“The Coalition confirms small rockets impacted the Iraqi base hosting @CJTFOIR troops in the International Zone, Feb. 16 at 3:24 a.m. (Iraq Time). No casualties. Investigation ongoing,” Colonel Caggins said.
The Coalition confirms small rockets impacted the Iraqi base hosting @CJTFOIR troops in the International Zone, Feb. 16 at 3:24 a.m. (Iraq Time). No casualties. Investigation ongoing. Follow @OIRSpox & @SecMedCell for updates. — OIR Spokesman Col. Myles B. Caggins III (@OIRSpox) February 16, 2020
Currently, no organization or country has taken responsibility for the attack.
The attack is the latest development as tensions in the region have risen following the U.S.’s killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani with a drone strike last month. In response to the Soleimani’s death, Iran on Jan. 8 launched missiles at Iraq’s Ain al-Asad Air Base resulting in 109 American troops suffering from traumatic brain injuries, Axios reported.
In December, the Baghdad Embassy was attacked by Iraqi supporters of Iranian-backed militias, causing fire damage and smashed windows to the outer region of the facility. U.S. military forces responded with tear gas and dispersed the crowd after days of demonstrations.
The Iraqi Prime Minister previously requested the U.S. to begin removing all military forces from the country, but received an unequivocal denial from the State Department in January.


Happy Presidents’ Day

On the Presidents ’ Day edition of the show we revisit two of our favorite interviews , one with Michelle @ @ @ @ @ Gregg Jarrett .
Michelle Malkin was on in September to talk about immigration , the @ @ @ @ @ and her book , “ Open Borders , Inc : Who ’ s Funding America @ @ @ @ @ In October we talked Gregg Jarrett from the Fox News Channel about his bestselling book @ @ @ @ @ The Story of the Greatest Mass Delusion in American Political History.
” We dig deep @ @ @ @ @ and the people behind it .
Today ’ s podcast is sponsored by CBD Oil @ @ @ @ @ check out their website !
Use promo code “ Derek ” to receive free shipping @

On the Presidents’ Day edition of the show we revisit two of our favorite interviews, one with Michelle Malkin and the other with Gregg Jarrett.
Listen to the show:
Michelle Malkin was on in September to talk about immigration, the push for open borders, and her book, “Open Borders, Inc: Who’s Funding America’s Destruction?”
(RELATED: An Honest Conversation About Liberal Lies And Racial Politics)
In October we talked Gregg Jarrett from the Fox News Channel about his bestselling book, “Witch Hunt: The Story of the Greatest Mass Delusion in American Political History.” We dig deep into the entire Russia hoax and the people behind it.
Today’s podcast is sponsored by CBD Oil from Ancient Life Oil, check out their website! Use promo code “Derek” to receive free shipping.


thedailycaller--2020-02-17--Ex-DOJ Official Named In FISA Abuse Report Signs Petition Calling On William Barr To Resign

A former Justice Department official who is discussed throughout the inspector general ’ s report on FISA abuse added his name Monday to a petition calling on William Barr to resign as attorney general .
David Laufman , who served as chief of the Justice Department ’ s counterintelligence and export control section through 2018 , said Monday that he joined more than 2,000 former Justice Department employees who signed the petition , which was started by the anti-Trump activist group , Protect Democracy .
“ Proud to join over 2000 of my fellow Justice Dept .
alumni in expressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Barr , and the vital importance of protecting the rule of law and the impartial , nonpartisan administration of justice , ” wrote Laufman .
( RELATED : CNN And MSNBC Analysts Sign Petition Urging William Barr To Resign ) The petition blasted Barr intervening in federal prosecutors ’ recommendation that the Trump confidante serve between 87 months and 108 months in prison for obstructing a congressional investigation and witness tampering .
Barr said Thursday that he thought Stone deserves prison time , but that the initial recommendation was “ very excessive.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ MSNBC and CNN , often to criticize the Trump administration , played a key role in both the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the Trump-Russia probe .
He conducted interviews alongside disgraced former FBI agent Peter Strzok during the Clinton email investigation .
Laufman and Strzok interviewed Clinton herself July 2 , 2016 .
They also conducted interviews with Clinton aides Human Abedin and Cheryl Mills in which the pair appear to have made inconsistent statements about their knowledge of Clinton ’ s private email server .
The Justice Department inspector general ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helped arrange a key meeting for FBI and Justice Department officials that would raise significant concerns about the reliability of Christopher Steele , the former British spy whose dossier the FBI used to obtain Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ( FISA ) warrants against Carter Page .
The inspector general report said Laufman arranged a meeting in January 2017 for Steele ’ s main source for information in the dossier .
Laufman sat in on part of the interview .
Steele ’ s source disputed much of what was attributed to him in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not been identified , told FBI agents and DOJ officials that Steele embellished or misrepresented information in the dossier that suggested a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russian government , according to the inspector general report .
The inspector general report blasted the FBI and Justice Department for failing to disclose the potentially derogatory information on Steele to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court .
The Justice Department deemed the two FISA warrants that were authorized following that meeting to be invalid , largely because of the failure to disclose the information from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unclear what Laufman knew about what Steele ’ s source said in the meeting .
He is not accused of wrongdoing in the report .
Laufman also told the inspector general that he never saw the FBI ’ s summary of the interview , and that he did not know enough about the dossier to know whether Steele ’ s source contradicted the document .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
For licensing opportunities of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

A former Justice Department official who is discussed throughout the inspector general’s report on FISA abuse added his name Monday to a petition calling on William Barr to resign as attorney general.
David Laufman, who served as chief of the Justice Department’s counterintelligence and export control section through 2018, said Monday that he joined more than 2,000 former Justice Department employees who signed the petition, which was started by the anti-Trump activist group, Protect Democracy.
“Proud to join over 2000 of my fellow Justice Dept. alumni in expressing our alarm over recent actions by Attorney General Barr, and the vital importance of protecting the rule of law and the impartial, nonpartisan administration of justice,” wrote Laufman. (RELATED: CNN And MSNBC Analysts Sign Petition Urging William Barr To Resign)
The petition blasted Barr intervening in federal prosecutors’ recommendation that the Trump confidante serve between 87 months and 108 months in prison for obstructing a congressional investigation and witness tampering.
Barr said Thursday that he thought Stone deserves prison time, but that the initial recommendation was “very excessive.”
Proud to join over 2000 of my fellow Justice Dept. alumni in expressing our alarm over recent actions by Attorney General Barr, and the vital importance of protecting the rule of law and the impartial, nonpartisan administration of justice https://t.co/WwzVfeoNd5 — David Laufman (@DavidLaufmanLaw) February 17, 2020
Laufman, who appears frequently on MSNBC and CNN, often to criticize the Trump administration, played a key role in both the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the Trump-Russia probe.
He conducted interviews alongside disgraced former FBI agent Peter Strzok during the Clinton email investigation. Laufman and Strzok interviewed Clinton herself July 2, 2016. They also conducted interviews with Clinton aides Human Abedin and Cheryl Mills in which the pair appear to have made inconsistent statements about their knowledge of Clinton’s private email server.
The Justice Department inspector general’s report on FISA abuse said Laufman helped arrange a key meeting for FBI and Justice Department officials that would raise significant concerns about the reliability of Christopher Steele, the former British spy whose dossier the FBI used to obtain Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against Carter Page.
The inspector general report said Laufman arranged a meeting in January 2017 for Steele’s main source for information in the dossier. Laufman sat in on part of the interview.
Steele’s source disputed much of what was attributed to him in the dossier. The source, who has not been identified, told FBI agents and DOJ officials that Steele embellished or misrepresented information in the dossier that suggested a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and Russian government, according to the inspector general report.
The inspector general report blasted the FBI and Justice Department for failing to disclose the potentially derogatory information on Steele to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. The Justice Department deemed the two FISA warrants that were authorized following that meeting to be invalid, largely because of the failure to disclose the information from Steele’s source.
It is unclear what Laufman knew about what Steele’s source said in the meeting. He is not accused of wrongdoing in the report.
Laufman also told the inspector general that he never saw the FBI’s summary of the interview, and that he did not know enough about the dossier to know whether Steele’s source contradicted the document.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.


thedailycaller--2020-02-17--EXCLUSIVE: Mexico Is Changing Its Tune On Illegal Immigrants — Sen. Mike Lee Explains Why We Still N

EXCLUSIVE: Mexico Is Changing Its Tune On Illegal Immigrants — Sen. Mike Lee Explains Why We Still Need the Wall

In an exclusive interview with Daily Caller ’ s senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc , Republican Utah Sen. Mike @ @ @ @ @ the immigration debate .
Lee specifically explained why America still needs to build a wall @ @ @ @ @ recent actions taken by Mexico to comply with President Donald Trump ’ s immigration demands @ @ @ @ @ .
Make sure to check out the rest of our behind-the-scenes , Patriots Only videos @ @ @ @ @ if you haven ’ t already — go and subscribe to our channel .
In @ @ @ @ @ know in the comments what YOU want to hear discussed in our upcoming videos .
@ @ @ @ @ .
This is your chance to become part of the conversation and help us shape @ @ @ @ @ .
Make sure you go and follow us on all of our social media pages @ @ @ @ @ forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel !

In an exclusive interview with Daily Caller’s senior White House correspondent Christian Datoc, Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee turned his sights on the immigration debate.


thedailycaller--2020-02-17--Warren Calls On Trump Admin To ‘Reverse’ Decision To Deploy Border Patrol Tactical Units To Sanctuar

Warren Calls On Trump Admin To ‘Reverse’ Decision To Deploy Border Patrol Tactical Units To Sanctuary Cities

• Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren signed onto a letter addressed to DHS and its immigration enforcement agencies , objecting to CBP personnel being deployed in sanctuary cities .
• Warren and her colleague , Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey , blasted the move , and demanded a list of questions be answered about the operation ’ s logistics .
• One-hundred CBP personnel are being deployed to various sanctuary cities across the country to help apprehend illegal aliens , including members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit ( BORTAC ) .
Democratic Massachusetts Sens .
Elizabeth Warren and Ed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ reverse course ” on a decision to deploy special Border Patrol tactical units in sanctuary cities to assist in the apprehension of illegal aliens .
Warren and Markey delivered a joint letter addressed to the chiefs of the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) , Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) , and Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) on Saturday , deriding a decision by the administration to deploy CBP officers to sanctuary cities across the country .
The two lawmakers also demanded answers to a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this initiative is unnecessary , unwelcome , dangerous , menacing , retaliatory and unlikely to achieve its stated goal , we write to demand that you reverse course and to pose questions to better understand your rationale for employing paramilitary-style immigration personnel equipped with ‘ stun grenades and enhanced Special Forces-type training , including sniper certification ’ in Boston and elsewhere in the United States , ” the joint statement read .
The letter followed news Friday that the Trump administration is deploying a total of 100 CBP officers to various cities that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Some of the individuals being deployed include members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit ( BORTAC ) , a special unit that is considered the SWAT-team of Border Patrol .
These individuals are trained for high-risk operations , strapped with stun grenades , and are typically used against violent targets .
In total , 50 Border Patrol agents and 50 Office of Field Operations officers are part of CBP ’ s deployment — CBP is the parent agency of Border Patrol .
The deployment will last from February to May and be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , New York City , Atlanta , San Francisco , Houston , Los Angeles , Boston , New Orleans , Newark and New Orleans .
Warren , who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination , criticized the move in her joint letter with Markey .
“ BORTAC personnel are not meant to focus on routine operations in some of the United States ’ largest cities , and there is no need for them to be part of these operations , ” the message read .
“ Last July , an ’ emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into law ( over our opposition ) , providing ICE with hundreds of millions of dollars of additional funding .
It is unclear why ICE now needs to draw upon elite CBP resources in order to carry out its operations , ” the senators continued .
The two lawmakers also openly hypothesized in the letter that the operation was being conducted at a specific time in order to suppress immigrant and minority participation in the U.S. Census Bureau .
The lawmakers then asked the related agencies to explain how many of the 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities will they be deployed in , what orders have been given to BORTAC , and then lodged specific questions pertaining to BORTAC ’ s operation in Boston .
Despite receiving blowback from Democrats and those in the immigrant-rights community , ICE said the action is necessary because these sanctuary cities refuse to cooperate with its agents , making the community less safe .
“ As we have noted for years , in jurisdictions where we are not allowed to assume custody of aliens from jails , our officers are forced to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been released into communities , ” Matthew Albence , the acting director of ICE , said in a statement released Friday .
( RELATED : Trump Invites Granddaughter Of Elderly Woman Allegedly Slain By Illegal Alien To White House ) “ When sanctuary cities release these criminals back to the street , it increases the occurrence of preventable crimes , and more importantly , preventable victims , ” he continued .
Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original content , please contact licensing @ dailycallernewsfoundation.org .

Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren signed onto a letter addressed to DHS and its immigration enforcement agencies, objecting to CBP personnel being deployed in sanctuary cities.
Warren and her colleague, Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey, blasted the move, and demanded a list of questions be answered about the operation’s logistics.
One-hundred CBP personnel are being deployed to various sanctuary cities across the country to help apprehend illegal aliens, including members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC).
Democratic Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey called on the Trump administration to “reverse course” on a decision to deploy special Border Patrol tactical units in sanctuary cities to assist in the apprehension of illegal aliens.
Warren and Markey delivered a joint letter addressed to the chiefs of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Saturday, deriding a decision by the administration to deploy CBP officers to sanctuary cities across the country.
The two lawmakers also demanded answers to a number of questions about the operation.
“Because this initiative is unnecessary, unwelcome, dangerous, menacing, retaliatory and unlikely to achieve its stated goal, we write to demand that you reverse course and to pose questions to better understand your rationale for employing paramilitary-style immigration personnel equipped with ‘stun grenades and enhanced Special Forces-type training, including sniper certification’ in Boston and elsewhere in the United States,” the joint statement read.
The letter followed news Friday that the Trump administration is deploying a total of 100 CBP officers to various cities that refuse to work with federal immigration authorities.
Some of the individuals being deployed include members of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC), a special unit that is considered the SWAT-team of Border Patrol. These individuals are trained for high-risk operations, strapped with stun grenades, and are typically used against violent targets.
In total, 50 Border Patrol agents and 50 Office of Field Operations officers are part of CBP’s deployment — CBP is the parent agency of Border Patrol. The deployment will last from February to May and be conducted in the following cities: Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, San Francisco, Houston, Los Angeles, Boston, New Orleans, Newark and New Orleans.
Warren, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, criticized the move in her joint letter with Markey.
“BORTAC personnel are not meant to focus on routine operations in some of the United States’ largest cities, and there is no need for them to be part of these operations,” the message read.
“Last July, an ’emergency’ supplemental appropriation was passed and signed into law (over our opposition), providing ICE with hundreds of millions of dollars of additional funding. It is unclear why ICE now needs to draw upon elite CBP resources in order to carry out its operations,” the senators continued.
The two lawmakers also openly hypothesized in the letter that the operation was being conducted at a specific time in order to suppress immigrant and minority participation in the U.S. Census Bureau.
The lawmakers then asked the related agencies to explain how many of the 100 CBP personnel are BORTAC members, what communities will they be deployed in, what orders have been given to BORTAC, and then lodged specific questions pertaining to BORTAC’s operation in Boston.
Despite receiving blowback from Democrats and those in the immigrant-rights community, ICE said the action is necessary because these sanctuary cities refuse to cooperate with its agents, making the community less safe.
“As we have noted for years, in jurisdictions where we are not allowed to assume custody of aliens from jails, our officers are forced to make at-large arrests of criminal aliens who have been released into communities,” Matthew Albence, the acting director of ICE, said in a statement released Friday. (RELATED: Trump Invites Granddaughter Of Elderly Woman Allegedly Slain By Illegal Alien To White House)
“When sanctuary cities release these criminals back to the street, it increases the occurrence of preventable crimes, and more importantly, preventable victims,” he continued.
Warren, for her part, called for a complete overhaul of the U.S. immigration system, including the decriminalization of illegal immigration, a moratorium on deportations of illegal aliens, and even expressed a willingness to spend taxpayer money on tearing down parts of newly constructed wall along the southern border.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.