thedailycaller--2020-08-06--John Kennedy Says ‘Even Google Can’t Find’ Joe Biden

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy joked that “ even Google can ’ t find ” presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during a Wednesday night segment of Fox News ’ “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” Kennedy ’ s comments came the day after Biden told CBS News ’ Errol Barnett that taking a cognitive test would be like asking someone if they ’ re a junkie before taking a drug test .
“ No , I haven ’ t taken a test , ” Biden said Tuesday .
“ Why the hell would I take a test ?
C ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying you , before you got in this program , if you take a test where you ’ re taking cocaine or not , what do you think huh ?
Are you a junkie ?
” “ Vice President Biden ’ s handlers have clearly decided that the very best campaign that the vice president can offer to the American people is no campaign , ” Kennedy told Fox News host Tucker Carlson .
“ That is why they are hiding him , ” he continued .
“ On most days , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is that because of his health ?
I don ’ t know .
I hope not.
” Kennedy said that Biden ’ s “ policies ” are his “ biggest concern.
” “ He ’ s changed , ” he said .
“ He no longer wants to be the second coming of Barack Obama , which in my estimation would be bad enough .
He ’ s now decided that he wants to be the second cousin of Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez.
” “ When you decide that the very best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is no campaign and that your campaign slogan is ‘ The other guy is worse than me , ’ that doesn ’ t present the American people with a legitimate choice in my opinion , ” Kennedy told Tucker .
“ Now is it because of his health ?
I don ’ t know .
I mean it , I hope not .
But the American people deserve to know what their president stands for , and in this case , he ’ s clearly changed.
” ( RELATED : Former White House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Need ’ Cognitive Testing ) President Donald Trump has consistently brought up his own cognitive test results in challenging Biden to do the same .
Meanwhile , some Democrats , including former Democratic Virginia Gov .
Terry McAuliffe , are content with Biden ’ s low profile thus far .

Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy joked that “even Google can’t find” presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during a Wednesday night segment of Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
Kennedy’s comments came the day after Biden told CBS News’ Errol Barnett that taking a cognitive test would be like asking someone if they’re a junkie before taking a drug test.
“No, I haven’t taken a test,” Biden said Tuesday. “Why the hell would I take a test? C’mon man. That’s like saying you, before you got in this program, if you take a test where you’re taking cocaine or not, what do you think huh? Are you a junkie?”
“Vice President Biden’s handlers have clearly decided that the very best campaign that the vice president can offer to the American people is no campaign,” Kennedy told Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
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“That is why they are hiding him,” he continued. “On most days, even Google can’t find him. Is that because of his health? I don’t know. I hope not.”
Kennedy said that Biden’s “policies” are his “biggest concern.”
“He’s changed,” he said. “He no longer wants to be the second coming of Barack Obama, which in my estimation would be bad enough. He’s now decided that he wants to be the second cousin of Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez.”
“When you decide that the very best campaign you can offer the American people is no campaign and that your campaign slogan is ‘The other guy is worse than me,’ that doesn’t present the American people with a legitimate choice in my opinion,” Kennedy told Tucker. “Now is it because of his health? I don’t know. I mean it, I hope not. But the American people deserve to know what their president stands for, and in this case, he’s clearly changed.” (RELATED: Former White House Physician Ronny Jackson Says Biden ‘Might Need’ Cognitive Testing)
President Donald Trump has consistently brought up his own cognitive test results in challenging Biden to do the same. Meanwhile, some Democrats, including former Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, are content with Biden’s low profile thus far.


thedailycaller--2020-08-06--DC Mayor Let Activists Paint ‘Defund The Police,’ But Cops Arrested Pro-Lifers For Chalk Message. A

DC Mayor Let Activists Paint ‘Defund The Police,’ But Cops Arrested Pro-Lifers For Chalk Message. A First Amendment Expert Says That Smacks Of ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’

• Disparity in action taken by DC law enforcement over Black Lives Matter demonstrations smacks of “ viewpoint discrimination , ” according to a First Amendment expert .
• The Daily Caller News Foundation spoke with a number of First Amendment experts regarding the arrest of two pro-life activists after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser allowed protestors ’ political graffiti “ defund the police ” to remain on the streets of the nation ’ s capital .
• “ It ’ s going to become clear…that the city and it ’ s law enforcement have violated clearly established First Amendment precedent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American Liberty Harmeet Kaur Dhillon told the DCNF .
Disparity in actions taken by law enforcement in the District of Columbia over Black Lives Matter demonstrations smacks of “ viewpoint discrimination , ” an attorney tells the Daily Caller News Foundation .
The DCNF spoke with a number of First Amendment experts regarding the Saturday arrest of two Students for Life of America ( SFLA ) members .
The Metropolitan Police Department ( MPD ) arrested both 29-year-old Warner DePriest and 22-year-old Erica Caporaletti early Saturday morning for chalking pro-life sentiments , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” on the road in front of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic .
The arrests came after DC ’ s Mayor Muriel Bowser commissioned the “ Black Lives Matter ” slogan to be painted on the streets of DC earlier this summer .
The mural included the symbol of the D.C. flag — two horizontal bars topped by three stars — after which activists painted “ Defund the Police , ” making the phrase appear “ Black Lives Matter = Defund the Police.
” Bowser ’ s government removed the D.C. flag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” to remain , The Washington Post reported .
Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon , who is the CEO of the Center for American Liberty , told the DCNF that the disparity in treatment in these cases is “ obviously viewpoint discrimination.
” ( RELATED : Police Made 4 Arrests For Defacing Property As DC Faced Occasional , Destructive Riots .
Then They Arrested 2 Pro-Lifers For Writing ‘ Black Preborn Lives Matter ’ ) “ I think it ’ s going to become clear as legal proceedings , which are probably inevitable , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it ’ s law enforcement have violated clearly established First Amendment precedent that bars treating similarly situated circumstances of free speech differently , ” Dhillon told the DCNF .
The SFLA members were arrested in the middle of the day at an event where less than 50 people were present , Students for Life spokeswoman Kristi Hamrick told the DCNF .
The students also said that they chalked these messages every week in front of the abortion clinic .
SFLA and the Frederick Douglass Foundation had sent a letter on July 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paint the words “ Black Preborn Lives Matter ” in order “ to celebrate the beautiful children with endless potential who are the future of their community and deserve the opportunity to make their mark in the world.
” SFLA said it obtained a permit for the event , and Hamrick told the DCNF that when a SFLA member picked up this permit from MPD , she was told that painting on the streets of DC had opened a “ Pandora ’ s box.
” The member was told that MPD would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that SFLA should buy tempera paint that would quickly wash away .
When SFLA arrived at the scene early Saturday morning , according to Hamrick , six police cars awaited them .
MPD told them not to use the tempera paint , she said , and then also told them they could not use the chalk .
MPD told the DCNF that MPD does not have “ any information to corroborate the statement that the group was told they would not be stopped from painting , ” noting that the groups had obtained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a permit from D.C. Department of Transportation to also be able to mark the roads .
D.C. A DDOT spokeswoman said in a statement to the DCNF that the department does not issue “ permits to install markings on DC roadways or sidewalks in accordance with District and federal safety standards and guidelines.
” “ DDOT does not allow unauthorized markings of any kind on sidewalks or roadways as they may interfere with the intended purpose and effectiveness of the transportation network , ” the spokeswoman added .
“ The District Government may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are closed or restricted by DDOT , MPD , or the Mayor ’ s Special Event Task Group.
” Senior Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom Denise Harle reminded the DCNF that “ The First Amendment protects people of all beliefs – not just those whom government officials agree with.
” “ Students for Life of America engaged in forms of expression similar to what is practiced by other groups and permitted by the local government , ” Harle said .
“ Washington , D.C. , can not exclude pro-life individuals from exercising their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ views , even if those views are not shared by those in power.
” SFLA President Kristan Hawkins told the DCNF that the group will “ seek legal remedies ” and is discussing SFLA ’ s next steps with attorneys .
Bowser has not returned many requests for comment from the DCNF on this incident .
Jeremy Dys , Special Counsel for Litigation and Communications for First Liberty , emphasized that government censorship was at play in these arrests .
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Disparity in action taken by DC law enforcement over Black Lives Matter demonstrations smacks of “viewpoint discrimination,” according to a First Amendment expert.
The Daily Caller News Foundation spoke with a number of First Amendment experts regarding the arrest of two pro-life activists after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser allowed protestors’ political graffiti “defund the police” to remain on the streets of the nation’s capital.
“It’s going to become clear…that the city and it’s law enforcement have violated clearly established First Amendment precedent,” CEO of the Center for American Liberty Harmeet Kaur Dhillon told the DCNF.
Disparity in actions taken by law enforcement in the District of Columbia over Black Lives Matter demonstrations smacks of “viewpoint discrimination,” an attorney tells the Daily Caller News Foundation.
The DCNF spoke with a number of First Amendment experts regarding the Saturday arrest of two Students for Life of America (SFLA) members. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested both 29-year-old Warner DePriest and 22-year-old Erica Caporaletti early Saturday morning for chalking pro-life sentiments, including the slogan “Black Preborn Lives Matter,” on the road in front of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic.
The arrests came after DC’s Mayor Muriel Bowser commissioned the “Black Lives Matter” slogan to be painted on the streets of DC earlier this summer. The mural included the symbol of the D.C. flag — two horizontal bars topped by three stars — after which activists painted “Defund the Police,” making the phrase appear “Black Lives Matter = Defund the Police.” Bowser’s government removed the D.C. flag, but allowed “Defund the Police” to remain, The Washington Post reported.
Attorney Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, who is the CEO of the Center for American Liberty, told the DCNF that the disparity in treatment in these cases is “obviously viewpoint discrimination.” (RELATED: Police Made 4 Arrests For Defacing Property As DC Faced Occasional, Destructive Riots. Then They Arrested 2 Pro-Lifers For Writing ‘Black Preborn Lives Matter’)
“I think it’s going to become clear as legal proceedings, which are probably inevitable, proceed on this matter that the city and it’s law enforcement have violated clearly established First Amendment precedent that bars treating similarly situated circumstances of free speech differently,” Dhillon told the DCNF.
The SFLA members were arrested in the middle of the day at an event where less than 50 people were present, Students for Life spokeswoman Kristi Hamrick told the DCNF. The students also said that they chalked these messages every week in front of the abortion clinic.
SFLA and the Frederick Douglass Foundation had sent a letter on July 20 to Mayor Muriel Bowser requesting permission to paint the words “Black Preborn Lives Matter” in order “to celebrate the beautiful children with endless potential who are the future of their community and deserve the opportunity to make their mark in the world.”
SFLA said it obtained a permit for the event, and Hamrick told the DCNF that when a SFLA member picked up this permit from MPD, she was told that painting on the streets of DC had opened a “Pandora’s box.” The member was told that MPD would not be able to prevent painting, and that SFLA should buy tempera paint that would quickly wash away.
When SFLA arrived at the scene early Saturday morning, according to Hamrick, six police cars awaited them. MPD told them not to use the tempera paint, she said, and then also told them they could not use the chalk.
MPD told the DCNF that MPD does not have “any information to corroborate the statement that the group was told they would not be stopped from painting,” noting that the groups had obtained a permit to assemble, but needed a permit from D.C. Department of Transportation to also be able to mark the roads. D.C.
A DDOT spokeswoman said in a statement to the DCNF that the department does not issue “permits to install markings on DC roadways or sidewalks in accordance with District and federal safety standards and guidelines.”
“DDOT does not allow unauthorized markings of any kind on sidewalks or roadways as they may interfere with the intended purpose and effectiveness of the transportation network,” the spokeswoman added. “The District Government may commission markings on roads and sidewalks that are closed or restricted by DDOT, MPD, or the Mayor’s Special Event Task Group.”
Senior Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom Denise Harle reminded the DCNF that “The First Amendment protects people of all beliefs – not just those whom government officials agree with.” “Students for Life of America engaged in forms of expression similar to what is practiced by other groups and permitted by the local government,” Harle said. “Washington, D.C., cannot exclude pro-life individuals from exercising their constitutionally protected freedom to peacefully share their views, even if those views are not shared by those in power.” SFLA President Kristan Hawkins told the DCNF that the group will “seek legal remedies” and is discussing SFLA’s next steps with attorneys. Bowser has not returned many requests for comment from the DCNF on this incident. Jeremy Dys, Special Counsel for Litigation and Communications for First Liberty, emphasized that government censorship was at play in these arrests.
“Whether it is banning singing religious songs, but supporting the chants of protestors; sealing off city blocks for riots, but penalizing church members for sitting in their cars in the church parking lot to worship; or ordering city officials to paint the streets with the mayor’s message in giant, yellow paint, but then arresting kids expressing their speech with chalk on a sidewalk, the American people are growing weary of being told that their freedom belongs only to those who express messages approved by the government,” Dys told the DCNF.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-06--Susan Rice, Biden VP Finalist, Said Bowe Bergdahl Served ‘With Honor And Distinction’

Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice praised noted deserter Bowe Bergdahl in 2014 , saying that Bergdahl “ served the United States with honor and distinction.
” Bergdahl infamously walked off his Army post in Afghanistan in June 2009 and was then captured and held hostage by a Taliban-aligned group for nearly five years .
Former President Barack Obama ’ s administration secured Bergdahl ’ s release on May 31 , 2014 as part of a prisoner swap for five members of the Taliban .
Rice defended Bergdahl ’ s record in a June 1 , 2014 ABC News interview @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should be punished for deserting .
“ He is going to be safely reunited with his family .
He served the United States with honor and distinction , ” Rice answered .
“ And we ’ ll have the opportunity eventually to learn what has transpired in the past years , but what ’ s most important now is his health and well being , that he have the opportunity to recover in peace and security and be reunited with his family .
Which is why this is such a joyous day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy in October 2017 .
A military judge sentenced Bergdahl to a dishonorable discharge , but no prison time , in November 2017 .
Rice is now a top contender to become presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden ’ s running mate .
( RELATED : Public Schools Will Be Forced To Allow Biological Males On Female Sports Teams If Joe Biden Wins , According To Biden ) Rice and Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris are the two frontrunners for Biden ’ s running mate after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rep. Karen Bass , Axios reported Wednesday .
Biden ’ s campaign didn ’ t return an email seeking comment on Rice ’ s past praise of Bergdahl .
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Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice praised noted deserter Bowe Bergdahl in 2014, saying that Bergdahl “served the United States with honor and distinction.”
Bergdahl infamously walked off his Army post in Afghanistan in June 2009 and was then captured and held hostage by a Taliban-aligned group for nearly five years. Former President Barack Obama’s administration secured Bergdahl’s release on May 31, 2014 as part of a prisoner swap for five members of the Taliban.
Rice defended Bergdahl’s record in a June 1, 2014 ABC News interview, after she was asked if Bergdahl should be punished for deserting. “He is going to be safely reunited with his family. He served the United States with honor and distinction,” Rice answered.
“And we’ll have the opportunity eventually to learn what has transpired in the past years, but what’s most important now is his health and well being, that he have the opportunity to recover in peace and security and be reunited with his family. Which is why this is such a joyous day,” she continued.
Bergdahl pleaded guilty to charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy in October 2017. A military judge sentenced Bergdahl to a dishonorable discharge, but no prison time, in November 2017.
Rice is now a top contender to become presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s running mate. (RELATED: Public Schools Will Be Forced To Allow Biological Males On Female Sports Teams If Joe Biden Wins, According To Biden)
Rice and Calif. Sen. Kamala Harris are the two frontrunners for Biden’s running mate after a series of damaging stories about Calif. Rep. Karen Bass, Axios reported Wednesday.
Biden’s campaign didn’t return an email seeking comment on Rice’s past praise of Bergdahl.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-06--Ohio Health Official Who Pushed To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis Reportedly Wore Blackface A

Ohio Health Official Who Pushed To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis Reportedly Wore Blackface At 1990 Halloween Party

A health official in Ohio who has pushed to declare racism a public health crisis has apologized for reportedly appearing in a photo wearing blackface , according to Cleveland 19 .
Terry Allan , the Cuyahoga County Board of Health Commissioner , confirmed that he appeared in a photo from a Halloween party in 1990 while dressed in blackface as Buckwheat from the TV show “ Little Rascals , ” Cleveland 19 reported .
Allan apologized for the action , saying he was “ very young ” and it was “ clearly wrong.
” ( RELATED : Northam Says Blackface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black Oppression ’ ) “ That since then—what I didn ’ t realize when I was younger is how offensive it is , and I have certainly come to understand that now .
That that was very offensive to people , that my eyes have been opened in my work in public health since then , ” Allan said according to Cleveland 19 .
The photo was revealed weeks after the Cuyahoga County Board of Health pushed to “ elevate racism as a significant public health crisis , ” citing the deaths of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rice .
“ Despite all of our efforts as an agency and a community , we know we have NOT yet achieved the system level changes necessary to dismantle the policies and practices that continue to perpetuate racism and inequities in our community .
These systems , such as our policing and criminal justice policies , have a long history of unfair treatment and violence against people of color , ” the June 2 statement said .
Allan has served in his position for 16 years , and will continue to lead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ county health board after the photos of Allan were published .
“ The situation is an unfortunate reminder of the lack of awareness and understanding that has served to perpetuate the stereotypes of African Americans and people of color in our society , ” the statement read in part according to Cleveland 19 .
“ In terms of Commissioner Allan ’ s involvement , we fully appreciate how the actions of a young person can be inappropriate and regrettable , ” the statement continued .
“ We also understand that through education and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the better .
”

A health official in Ohio who has pushed to declare racism a public health crisis has apologized for reportedly appearing in a photo wearing blackface, according to Cleveland 19.
Terry Allan, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health Commissioner, confirmed that he appeared in a photo from a Halloween party in 1990 while dressed in blackface as Buckwheat from the TV show “Little Rascals,” Cleveland 19 reported.
19 Investigates has uncovered a top health official posed for a Halloween photo in Blackface 30 years ago.
Tonight, Cuyahoga County Health Commissioner Terry Allan is apologizing, saying the photo does not reflect who he is or ever was. READ MORE: https://t.co/99SADAqkiQ pic.twitter.com/oQdiAWPLlI — Sara Goldenberg (@SaraGoldenberg) August 4, 2020
Allan apologized for the action, saying he was “very young” and it was “clearly wrong.” (RELATED: Northam Says Blackface, KKK Photo Helped Him Understand ‘Black Oppression’)
“That since then—what I didn’t realize when I was younger is how offensive it is, and I have certainly come to understand that now. That that was very offensive to people, that my eyes have been opened in my work in public health since then,” Allan said according to Cleveland 19.
The photo was revealed weeks after the Cuyahoga County Board of Health pushed to “elevate racism as a significant public health crisis,” citing the deaths of George Floyd, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice.
“Despite all of our efforts as an agency and a community, we know we have NOT yet achieved the system level changes necessary to dismantle the policies and practices that continue to perpetuate racism and inequities in our community. These systems, such as our policing and criminal justice policies, have a long history of unfair treatment and violence against people of color,” the June 2 statement said.
Allan has served in his position for 16 years, and will continue to lead, according to a statement released by the county health board after the photos of Allan were published.
“The situation is an unfortunate reminder of the lack of awareness and understanding that has served to perpetuate the stereotypes of African Americans and people of color in our society,” the statement read in part according to Cleveland 19.
“In terms of Commissioner Allan’s involvement, we fully appreciate how the actions of a young person can be inappropriate and regrettable,” the statement continued. “We also understand that through education and experience, a person can change for the better.”


thedailycaller--2020-08-06--Twitter, Facebook Hit Trump Campaign Over Post Suggesting Children Are ‘Almost Immune’ From Coronavi

Twitter, Facebook Hit Trump Campaign Over Post Suggesting Children Are ‘Almost Immune’ From Coronavirus

Twitter partially suspended President Donald Trump ’ s campaign Twitter account on Wednesday for posting a tweet containing a video of Trump suggesting children are “ almost immune ” to coronavirus .
The post contains an interview Trump gave to Fox News Wednesday morning in which the president made the claim relating to children and the ongoing pandemic , The Washington Post reported Wednesday .
Facebook removed a post Wednesday that contained the same video , marking the first time the social media platform has nixed a Trump post over coronavirus misinformation .
“ If you look at children , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost say definitely — but almost immune from this disease , ” Trump said during the interview .
“ This video includes false claims that a group of people is immune from Covid-19 which is a violation of our policies around harmful Covid misinformation , ” Facebook spokesman Andy Stone said in a press statement , CNN reported Wednesday .
Facebook has a policy against sharing misinformation regarding COVID-19 , as does Twitter .
The virus originated in China before spreading to the United States , where it has reportedly killed 157,000 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Twitter Dings Trump ’ s Tweets But Refuses To Fact Check Chinese Officials ’ Virus Misinformation ) The White House has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
Researchers have determined children are still capable of spreading the virus , though some studies indicate they exhibit milder symptoms and are less likely to contract the virus .
Researchers at the New South Wales ’ National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance in Australia published a study of staff and students at five primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing only two people of 863 people contracted COVID-19 .
Centers for Disease Control Director Robert Redfield pushed for children to go back to school in July , telling the Hill in an interview that COVID-19 has a “ very limited effect on kids.
” Facebook ’ s decision comes more than a month after Twitter flagged a Trump tweet that warned activists that they will be met with “ serious force ” if they build an autonomous zone in Washington , D.C. His tweet violated Twitter ’ s policies against “ abusive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a threat of harm against an identifiable group , ” the company wrote in a tweet in June .
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Twitter partially suspended President Donald Trump’s campaign Twitter account on Wednesday for posting a tweet containing a video of Trump suggesting children are “almost immune” to coronavirus.
The post contains an interview Trump gave to Fox News Wednesday morning in which the president made the claim relating to children and the ongoing pandemic, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. Facebook removed a post Wednesday that contained the same video, marking the first time the social media platform has nixed a Trump post over coronavirus misinformation.
“If you look at children, children are almost — and I would almost say definitely — but almost immune from this disease,” Trump said during the interview.
The tweet “is in violation of the Twitter Rules on COVID-19 misinformation. The account owner will be required to remove the Tweet before they can Tweet again,” Twitter spokeswoman Liz Kelley told The Washington Post. Twitter hid the tweet and is preventing his account from posting until the tweet is removed.
“This video includes false claims that a group of people is immune from Covid-19 which is a violation of our policies around harmful Covid misinformation,” Facebook spokesman Andy Stone said in a press statement, CNN reported Wednesday.
Facebook has a policy against sharing misinformation regarding COVID-19, as does Twitter. The virus originated in China before spreading to the United States, where it has reportedly killed 157,000 people, John Hopkins University data show. (RELATED: Twitter Dings Trump’s Tweets But Refuses To Fact Check Chinese Officials’ Virus Misinformation)
The White House has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
Researchers have determined children are still capable of spreading the virus, though some studies indicate they exhibit milder symptoms and are less likely to contract the virus.
Researchers at the New South Wales’ National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance in Australia published a study of staff and students at five primary schools and 10 high schools in April showing only two people of 863 people contracted COVID-19.
Centers for Disease Control Director Robert Redfield pushed for children to go back to school in July, telling the Hill in an interview that COVID-19 has a “very limited effect on kids.”
Facebook’s decision comes more than a month after Twitter flagged a Trump tweet that warned activists that they will be met with “serious force” if they build an autonomous zone in Washington, D.C. His tweet violated Twitter’s policies against “abusive behavior, specifically, the presence of a threat of harm against an identifiable group,” the company wrote in a tweet in June.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-06--Trump Self-Funded Much Of His 2016 Campaign, But He Hasn’t Contributed A Penny Towards His Reelectio

Trump Self-Funded Much Of His 2016 Campaign, But He Hasn’t Contributed A Penny Towards His Reelection

President Donald Trump frequently boasted during the 2016 primaries that he was self-funding his campaign , but Federal Election Commission records reveal he hasn ’ t put a penny of his own wealth into his reelection campaign .
“ I don ’ t need anybody ’ s money .
It ’ s nice .
I don ’ t need anybody ’ s money , ” Trump said when he launched his campaign at Trump Tower in June 2015 .
“ I ’ m using my own money .
I ’ m not using the lobbyists .
I ’ m not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Forbes is worth an estimated $ 2.1 billion , sold himself to primary voters during the 2016 elections as an outsider immune to the corrupting influence of lobbyists and special interest groups due to his ability to self-fund his campaign .
He frequently suggested that his Republican opponents at the time , such as former Florida Gov .
Jeb Bush , were beholden to the special interest groups signing checks to their campaigns .
“ They will be bombarded by their lobbyists that donated a lot of money to them , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Again , Jeb raised $ 107 million dollars , OK ?
They ’ re not putting that money up because it ’ s a wonderful charity.
” Trump went as far as to publicly disavow at least nine super PACs in 2015 that were supporting his campaign , telling the groups in letters issued by his campaign counsel that they were “ not authorized to use Mr. Trump ’ s name and likeness in connection with its fundraising activities ” and that the Trump campaign didn ’ t “ want any money , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Candidates for federal office are exempt from contribution limits to their own campaigns , an exemption Trump leveraged to pour $ 66 million of his own wealth into his 2016 , campaign finance records show .
But Trump hasn ’ t contributed anything to his campaign since he entered the White House , according to a Daily Caller News Foundation review of FEC records .
FEC Public Affairs Specialist Myles Martin told the DCNF there are no regulations preventing an incumbent federal officeholder from contributing or loaning funds to their reelection campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a month at Trump-owned properties .
And with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden opening up wide leads in polls over Trump in swing states , conservative Trump supporters have seen their cellphones blow up with fundraising messages from the Trump campaign and national Republican groups seeking their money , a result of the strategy implemented by the GOP apparatus surrounding the Trump campaign placing text-message marketing at the center of their digital strategy .
( RELATED : ‘ Nobody ’ s Getting My Money Now ’ : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fed Up With The GOP ’ s Text Spam ) Trump supporters previously told the DCNF that they feel insulted by the aggressive , spam-like messages from the Trump campaign and other GOP groups , which accuse them of abandoning their president if they don ’ t fork over their cash to Republican groups .
The Trump campaign didn ’ t return a request for comment .
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President Donald Trump frequently boasted during the 2016 primaries that he was self-funding his campaign, but Federal Election Commission records reveal he hasn’t put a penny of his own wealth into his reelection campaign.
“I don’t need anybody’s money. It’s nice. I don’t need anybody’s money,” Trump said when he launched his campaign at Trump Tower in June 2015. “I’m using my own money. I’m not using the lobbyists. I’m not using donors.”
“I don’t care. I’m really rich,” he added.
Trump, who according to Forbes is worth an estimated $2.1 billion, sold himself to primary voters during the 2016 elections as an outsider immune to the corrupting influence of lobbyists and special interest groups due to his ability to self-fund his campaign.
He frequently suggested that his Republican opponents at the time, such as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, were beholden to the special interest groups signing checks to their campaigns.
“They will be bombarded by their lobbyists that donated a lot of money to them,” Trump said in July 2015. “Again, Jeb raised $107 million dollars, OK? They’re not putting that money up because it’s a wonderful charity.”
While I’m beating my opponents in the polls, I’m also beating lobbyists, special interests & donors that are supporting them with billions. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 28, 2015
Trump went as far as to publicly disavow at least nine super PACs in 2015 that were supporting his campaign, telling the groups in letters issued by his campaign counsel that they were “not authorized to use Mr. Trump’s name and likeness in connection with its fundraising activities” and that the Trump campaign didn’t “want any money, services or goods from your committee.”
Candidates for federal office are exempt from contribution limits to their own campaigns, an exemption Trump leveraged to pour $66 million of his own wealth into his 2016, campaign finance records show.
But Trump hasn’t contributed anything to his campaign since he entered the White House, according to a Daily Caller News Foundation review of FEC records.
FEC Public Affairs Specialist Myles Martin told the DCNF there are no regulations preventing an incumbent federal officeholder from contributing or loaning funds to their reelection campaign.
Meanwhile, the Trump campaign is reportedly spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a month at Trump-owned properties.
New @FEC filing: Trump Victory paid ~$400,000 to Trump Hotel in Q2 alone—steering over $3 MILLION in donations from presidential campaign donors to Trump family, properties & businesses with his 2020 re-election campaign & Trump MAGA joint fundraising cmte—$17.4M+ counting 2016 pic.twitter.com/jS7rp4258K — Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) July 16, 2020
And with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden opening up wide leads in polls over Trump in swing states, conservative Trump supporters have seen their cellphones blow up with fundraising messages from the Trump campaign and national Republican groups seeking their money, a result of the strategy implemented by the GOP apparatus surrounding the Trump campaign placing text-message marketing at the center of their digital strategy. (RELATED: ‘Nobody’s Getting My Money Now’: Die-Hard Trump Supporters Say They’re Fed Up With The GOP’s Text Spam)
Trump supporters previously told the DCNF that they feel insulted by the aggressive, spam-like messages from the Trump campaign and other GOP groups, which accuse them of abandoning their president if they don’t fork over their cash to Republican groups.
The Trump campaign didn’t return a request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-06--Patriotic Capitalism! This US Company Takes The Fight To TikTok

Daily Caller White House correspondent Christian Datoc sits down with Wall Street guru and CEO of Farvahar Partners Omeed Malik during an episode of “ WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON ” to discuss a new video platform attempting to topple TikTok from its seat at the top .
While both Triller and TikTok are video platforms , the apps do have some pretty big differences .
Triller was created in 2015 and is heavily focused on music while TikTok doesn ’ t seem to have a specific genre .
The two apps also use artificial intelligence , but in different ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best takes of video footage the user submitted , while TikTok uses artificial intelligence to put together a page of videos based on the users interests and videos liked on the app .
TikTok reportedly has 800 million active users , according to Business of Apps .
Meanwhile , Triller reportedly brings in 64 million active users per month , Bustle reported .
TikTok has recently come under fire for national security concerns .
National security experts have warned that TikTok , Huawei and other tech companies with ties to China can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In response , President Donald Trump has claimed he intends to ban the app using economic powers or an executive order , CNN Business first reported .
“ As far as TikTok is concerned , we ’ re banning them from the United States , ” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One , CNN reported .
“ I have that authority.
” TikTok has claimed that user data is not stored in China and the company would resist any attempts made to seize the data .
“ TikTok US user data is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controls on employee access , ” spokesperson Hilary McQuaide told CNN Business .
“ TikTok ’ s biggest investors come from the US .
We are committed to protecting our users ’ privacy and safety as we continue working to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform .
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Daily Caller White House correspondent Christian Datoc sits down with Wall Street guru and CEO of Farvahar Partners Omeed Malik during an episode of “WALL STREET MEETS WASHINGTON” to discuss a new video platform attempting to topple TikTok from its seat at the top.
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While both Triller and TikTok are video platforms, the apps do have some pretty big differences. Triller was created in 2015 and is heavily focused on music while TikTok doesn’t seem to have a specific genre.
The two apps also use artificial intelligence, but in different ways. Triller uses AI to edit together the best takes of video footage the user submitted, while TikTok uses artificial intelligence to put together a page of videos based on the users interests and videos liked on the app.
TikTok reportedly has 800 million active users, according to Business of Apps. Meanwhile, Triller reportedly brings in 64 million active users per month, Bustle reported.
TikTok has recently come under fire for national security concerns. National security experts have warned that TikTok, Huawei and other tech companies with ties to China can be a risk to the U.S. In response, President Donald Trump has claimed he intends to ban the app using economic powers or an executive order, CNN Business first reported.
“As far as TikTok is concerned, we’re banning them from the United States,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, CNN reported. “I have that authority.”
TikTok has claimed that user data is not stored in China and the company would resist any attempts made to seize the data.
“TikTok US user data is stored in the US, with strict controls on employee access,” spokesperson Hilary McQuaide told CNN Business. “TikTok’s biggest investors come from the US. We are committed to protecting our users’ privacy and safety as we continue working to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform.”


thedailycaller--2020-08-06--‘I’ll Buy You A Drink’: Gov. Andrew Cuomo Begs Rich New Yorkers To Return Amid Budget Shortfall

Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo said he was pleading for wealthy New York City residents to return to the city after an exodus following the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Monday .
“ I literally talk to people all day long who are now in their Hamptons house who also lived here , or in their Hudson Valley house , or in their Connecticut weekend house , and I say , ‘ You got to come back ! '
” Cuomo told reporters .
“ ‘ We ’ ll go to dinner !
I ’ ll buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ll cook ! '
” At least 420,000 of New York City ’ s wealthiest residents are believed to have left as the city emerged as the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States , The Daily Mail reported .
The city has reported 223,000 cases and nearly 19,000 confirmed deaths , according to local data .
Nationwide protests and riots over the death of George Floyd also correlated with a significant increase in violent crime .
The New York Police Department reported a 130 % increase in shootings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 % increase in murders during the month of June .
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said state tax receipts in June fell by $ 1.5 billion , or 17.3 % , compared to last year in a financial report published in July .
Consumption tax revenues dropped $ 1.1 billion and business tax revenues declined by $ 700 million compared to last year , the New York Post reported .
The state ’ s budget deficit is estimated to grow to around $ 30 billion over the next two years , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he did not want to raise taxes for fear of disincentivizing wealthy New Yorkers from returning .
( RELATED : NYC Health Commissioner Resigns Over ‘ Deep Disappointment ’ With Mayor De Blasio ’ s Handling Of The Pandemic ) “ They ’ re not coming back right now .
And you know what else they ’ re thinking ?
‘ If I stay there , I ’ ll pay a lower income tax , ’ because they don ’ t pay the New York City surcharge , ” he told reporters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ widespread spending cuts .
Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio authorized substantial cuts after the city faced a nearly $ 9 billion budget deficit earlier this year , The New York Times reported .
Democratic State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Democratic Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said they would support raising taxes , diverging from Cuomo , the Daily News reported .
State lawmakers argued that declining revenues would force cuts to health care , education and essential services spending .

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he was pleading for wealthy New York City residents to return to the city after an exodus following the coronavirus pandemic during a press conference Monday.
“I literally talk to people all day long who are now in their Hamptons house who also lived here, or in their Hudson Valley house, or in their Connecticut weekend house, and I say, ‘You got to come back!'” Cuomo told reporters. “‘We’ll go to dinner! I’ll buy you a drink! Come over, I’ll cook!'”
‘I’ll buy you a drink!’ Cuomo pleads with wealthy New Yorkers who have fled to come back https://t.co/9xaEf5mSj0 pic.twitter.com/rHwDlPGNx5 — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) August 5, 2020
At least 420,000 of New York City’s wealthiest residents are believed to have left as the city emerged as the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, The Daily Mail reported. The city has reported 223,000 cases and nearly 19,000 confirmed deaths, according to local data.
Nationwide protests and riots over the death of George Floyd also correlated with a significant increase in violent crime. The New York Police Department reported a 130% increase in shootings, 118% increase in robberies and 30% increase in murders during the month of June.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said state tax receipts in June fell by $1.5 billion, or 17.3%, compared to last year in a financial report published in July. Consumption tax revenues dropped $1.1 billion and business tax revenues declined by $700 million compared to last year, the New York Post reported.
The state’s budget deficit is estimated to grow to around $30 billion over the next two years, according to the New York Post. Cuomo said he did not want to raise taxes for fear of disincentivizing wealthy New Yorkers from returning. (RELATED: NYC Health Commissioner Resigns Over ‘Deep Disappointment’ With Mayor De Blasio’s Handling Of The Pandemic)
“They’re not coming back right now. And you know what else they’re thinking? ‘If I stay there, I’ll pay a lower income tax,’ because they don’t pay the New York City surcharge,” he told reporters.
A sustained budget deficit could result in widespread spending cuts. Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio authorized substantial cuts after the city faced a nearly $9 billion budget deficit earlier this year, The New York Times reported.
Democratic State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Democratic Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said they would support raising taxes, diverging from Cuomo, the Daily News reported. State lawmakers argued that declining revenues would force cuts to health care, education and essential services spending.


thedailycaller--2020-08-05--This App Helps You Learn A New Language In Just 10 Minutes A Day

No matter the industry , the need for bilingual speakers is constantly growing , and career opportunities increase significantly if you can speak two or more languages , according to flexjobs.com .
And considering that you ’ re spending more evenings and weekends at home these days , there ’ s no better time to learn a new language or brush up on one that ’ s become a bit rusty over the years .
While there are lots of different language apps to choose from , not all of them are conducive to quick , easy-to-digest learning .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lessons are too generic , and don ’ t speak to your specific way of absorbing information .
That ’ s why over 100 million people worldwide are turning to Bussuu to become fluent in a new language at their own pace , from the comfort of their own home .
Whether you ’ re looking to master Spanish , French , Chinese , or Arabic , Bussuu puts over 1,000 state-of-the-art language lessons right at your fingertips .
But what sets Busuu apart from other language learning apps out there is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by expert linguists and enhanced with machine learning technology , providing you with personalized study plans and speech recognition to make your experience as personal as possible .
And the best part ?
Lessons are as short as ten minutes long , making them incredibly easy to fit into your schedule .
Named “ App of the Year ” by the Apple App store and “ Editors ’ Choice ” by Google Play , Busuu continues to change the language-learning game around the world .
That ’ s because , in addition to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the app ’ s 12 available languages , you ’ ll also have the opportunity to practice your skills with real native speakers worldwide .
And with a Busuu ’ s Premium Plus subscription , you ’ ll receive advanced grammar lessons , have access to offline lessons and content , and will earn the McGraw-Hill Education certification , perfect for resumés and more .
Normally , a Premium Plus subscription to Busuu Language Learning costs $ 180 bucks , but for a limited time , you can get one good for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you have your stay-at-home essentials ?
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No matter the industry, the need for bilingual speakers is constantly growing, and career opportunities increase significantly if you can speak two or more languages, according to flexjobs.com. And considering that you’re spending more evenings and weekends at home these days, there’s no better time to learn a new language or brush up on one that’s become a bit rusty over the years.
While there are lots of different language apps to choose from, not all of them are conducive to quick, easy-to-digest learning. But perhaps that’s because these typical lessons are too generic, and don’t speak to your specific way of absorbing information. That’s why over 100 million people worldwide are turning to Bussuu to become fluent in a new language at their own pace, from the comfort of their own home.
Whether you’re looking to master Spanish, French, Chinese, or Arabic, Bussuu puts over 1,000 state-of-the-art language lessons right at your fingertips. But what sets Busuu apart from other language learning apps out there is the fact that all its content was created by expert linguists and enhanced with machine learning technology, providing you with personalized study plans and speech recognition to make your experience as personal as possible. And the best part? Lessons are as short as ten minutes long, making them incredibly easy to fit into your schedule.
Named “App of the Year” by the Apple App store and “Editors’ Choice” by Google Play, Busuu continues to change the language-learning game around the world. That’s because, in addition to learning basic grammar and vocabulary to one of the app’s 12 available languages, you’ll also have the opportunity to practice your skills with real native speakers worldwide. And with a Busuu’s Premium Plus subscription, you’ll receive advanced grammar lessons, have access to offline lessons and content, and will earn the McGraw-Hill Education certification, perfect for resumés and more.
Normally, a Premium Plus subscription to Busuu Language Learning costs $180 bucks, but for a limited time, you can get one good for two years at just $89.99!
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thedailycaller--2020-08-05--Michelle Obama Blames Trump, Lockdowns For Her ‘Low-Grade Depression’

Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed Wednesday that being quarantined inside of her home and issues surrounding President Donald Trump are giving her “ low-grade depression.
” “ I ’ m dealing with some form of low-grade depression , ” Michelle Obama said on her podcast before explaining that “ racial strife ” and the “ hypocrisy ” of the Trump administration are the reasons for her depression .
“ I reach out to my family , and to my friends , even in this time of quarantine , ” Michelle Obama said before adding that “ … there have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I just have felt too low.
” ( RELATED : Obama Uses John Lewis Eulogy To Slam The ‘ Jim Crow Relic ’ Filibuster He Supported 15 Years Ago ) Michelle and former President Barack Obama live in Washington , D.C. , two blocks from the White House , The New York Post noted in a report discussing the former first lady ’ s comments .
Her remarks come after Barack Obama lashed out at Trump during the the funeral for Democratic Georgia Rep. John Lewis in July over the president ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators , ” he said , adding that there are also people “ in power ” trying to suppress the vote .
The former president speech came hours after Trump suggested in a July 30 tweet the possibility of delaying the election .
“ With Universal Mail-In Voting ( not Absentee Voting , which is good ) , 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history .
It will be a great embarrassment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until people can properly , securely and safely vote ?
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” the president told his Twitter followers .
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed Wednesday that being quarantined inside of her home and issues surrounding President Donald Trump are giving her “low-grade depression.”
“I’m dealing with some form of low-grade depression,” Michelle Obama said on her podcast before explaining that “racial strife” and the “hypocrisy” of the Trump administration are the reasons for her depression.
“I reach out to my family, and to my friends, even in this time of quarantine,” Michelle Obama said before adding that “… there have been periods throughout this quarantine, where I just have felt too low.” (RELATED: Obama Uses John Lewis Eulogy To Slam The ‘Jim Crow Relic’ Filibuster He Supported 15 Years Ago)
Michelle and former President Barack Obama live in Washington, D.C., two blocks from the White House, The New York Post noted in a report discussing the former first lady’s comments.
Her remarks come after Barack Obama lashed out at Trump during the the funeral for Democratic Georgia Rep. John Lewis in July over the president’s handling of the protests in Portland. “We can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators,” he said, adding that there are also people “in power” trying to suppress the vote.
The former president speech came hours after Trump suggested in a July 30 tweet the possibility of delaying the election.
“With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history. It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???” the president told his Twitter followers.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-05--Could Big Tech Decide The Outcome Of This Election?

The appearance of top Silicon Valley chief executives last week at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on antitrust issues reflected @ @ @ @ @ towards the increasing economic and political power of Big Tech .

The appearance of top Silicon Valley chief executives last week at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing on antitrust issues reflected a growing consensus of distrust towards the increasing economic and political power of Big Tech.


thedailycaller--2020-08-05--City Of Dallas Drops Young Americans For Liberty Convention

Cliff Maloney , the president of Young Americans for Liberty , spoke with the Daily Caller about the city of Dallas canceling YAL ’ s convention at the last minute , political double standards and more .
The Mobilize 2020 event , which had been planned for a better part of a year , was intended to train college students as well as “ do a deep dive on the ideas , ” Maloney explained .
“ We had speakers lined up like Kristi Noem from South Dakota , Senator Rand Paul , Congressman Thomas Massie , I mean people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principles of liberty.
” Approximately 1,400 students were expected to attend the event in Dallas , Texas despite the coronavirus pandemic .
“ We worked hand-in-hand with the city of Dallas .
Every roadblock they put in our way — you know , we complied , ” he said .
“ As of literally within the last week to week and a half , the fire marshal and people within the city confirmed everything .
We worked with them.
” Maloney believed the city of Dallas expected YAL to cancel after every roadblock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t — we continued to adapt cause that ’ s who we are at YAL .
We ’ re agile .
We like to find solutions and so , we continued to adapt.
” Maloney further discussed the plans in place for proper social distances and safety measures , the political double standard of how he was treated in comparison to protesters and more .
( RELATED : Arson , Assault , Trespassing : Here Are The Four Portland Teenagers Facing Federal Charges Related To Violent Protests ) Check out more from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Is Set Up … To Delay Reopening ’ : Corey DeAngelis On Reopening Schools ‘ Why Can ’ t I Decide How Much I Can Eat ?
’ : Chinese Immigrant Helen Raleigh Details Growing Up In China

Cliff Maloney, the president of Young Americans for Liberty, spoke with the Daily Caller about the city of Dallas canceling YAL’s convention at the last minute, political double standards and more.
The Mobilize 2020 event, which had been planned for a better part of a year, was intended to train college students as well as “do a deep dive on the ideas,” Maloney explained.
“We had speakers lined up like Kristi Noem from South Dakota, Senator Rand Paul, Congressman Thomas Massie, I mean people that really, really believe in the principles of liberty.”
Approximately 1,400 students were expected to attend the event in Dallas, Texas despite the coronavirus pandemic.
“We worked hand-in-hand with the city of Dallas. Every roadblock they put in our way — you know, we complied,” he said. “As of literally within the last week to week and a half, the fire marshal and people within the city confirmed everything. We worked with them.”
Maloney believed the city of Dallas expected YAL to cancel after every roadblock was presented.
“We didn’t — we continued to adapt cause that’s who we are at YAL. We’re agile. We like to find solutions and so, we continued to adapt.”
Maloney further discussed the plans in place for proper social distances and safety measures, the political double standard of how he was treated in comparison to protesters and more. (RELATED: Arson, Assault, Trespassing: Here Are The Four Portland Teenagers Facing Federal Charges Related To Violent Protests)
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thedailycaller--2020-08-05--Trump Impeachment Witness’ Book About ‘Polarized’ America To Be Released In 2021, Publisher Says

Former White House advisor on Europe and Russia Fiona Hill is scheduled to release a book in 2021 about “ polarized ” America and “ populism at home and abroad , ” publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced Wednesday .
Hill ’ s book , “ There Is Nothing for You Here : Opportunity in an Age of Decline , ” is scheduled to be released in Fall of 2021 , The Associated Press reported .
( RELATED : ‘ Bet On The Wrong Horse ’ -Fiona Hill Confirms Ukraine Was Currying Favor With Hillary Clinton In 2016 ) “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s deep expertise in the United States and Europe , as well as her personal experience on both continents , to explain how our current , polarized moment is the result of long historical trends — from imperial overreach to postindustrial decline — that have long afflicted Russia and the United Kingdom , and which now are beginning to affect the United States , ” according to the publisher ’ s statement , the AP reported .
Hill , who served as senior director for Russian and European affairs on the National Security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ President Donald Trump ’ s impeachment , the AP reported .
Hill testified on Nov. 21 that she read a copy of the Christopher Steele dossier on Jan. 9 , 2017 , before BuzzFeed News published the document , and that she believed the dossier could have contained Russian disinformation .
The Steele dossier was used to investigate the Trump campaign for possibly working with Russians to affect the 2016 election .
“ Hill will describe the origins and growth of deep , geographically concentrated opportunity gaps , and show how they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and abroad , ” according to the publisher ’ s statement .
Hill previously served in the administrations of former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush , and resigned from the Trump administration in 2019 .
Hill is also a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution , a think tank in Washington D.C. Senior editor Alex Littlefield of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt obtained the rights from Andrew Nurnberg Associates to publish Hill ’ s book , according to the AP .
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Brookings Institution also did not immediately respond .
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Former White House advisor on Europe and Russia Fiona Hill is scheduled to release a book in 2021 about “polarized” America and “populism at home and abroad,” publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced Wednesday.
Hill’s book, “There Is Nothing for You Here: Opportunity in an Age of Decline,” is scheduled to be released in Fall of 2021, The Associated Press reported. (RELATED: ‘Bet On The Wrong Horse’-Fiona Hill Confirms Ukraine Was Currying Favor With Hillary Clinton In 2016)
“The book will draw on Dr. Hill’s deep expertise in the United States and Europe, as well as her personal experience on both continents, to explain how our current, polarized moment is the result of long historical trends — from imperial overreach to postindustrial decline — that have long afflicted Russia and the United Kingdom, and which now are beginning to affect the United States,” according to the publisher’s statement, the AP reported.
Hill, who served as senior director for Russian and European affairs on the National Security Council, was an important witness in President Donald Trump’s impeachment, the AP reported. Hill testified on Nov. 21 that she read a copy of the Christopher Steele dossier on Jan. 9, 2017, before BuzzFeed News published the document, and that she believed the dossier could have contained Russian disinformation.
The Steele dossier was used to investigate the Trump campaign for possibly working with Russians to affect the 2016 election.
“Hill will describe the origins and growth of deep, geographically concentrated opportunity gaps, and show how they have fueled the rise of populism at home and abroad,” according to the publisher’s statement.
Hill previously served in the administrations of former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and resigned from the Trump administration in 2019. Hill is also a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a think tank in Washington D.C.
Senior editor Alex Littlefield of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt obtained the rights from Andrew Nurnberg Associates to publish Hill’s book, according to the AP.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment. The Brookings Institution also did not immediately respond.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-05--‘Ren And Stimpy’ Is Coming Back To TV With A Reimagined Take On The Series

The adult-animated series “ Ren and Stimpy ” is coming back to television with a reimagined take on the hit show from the 90s .
“ We are excited to reinvent this iconic franchise with a new creative team and our partners at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio , ” ViacomCBS Entertainment and Youth Group president Chris McCarthy shared with the Hollywood Reporter in a piece published Wednesday .
( RELATED : The New ‘ South Park ’ Episode Is About Amazon .
Watch The Hilarious Preview Here ) “ Ren [ and ] Stimpy joins our rapidly expanding roster of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ‘ Beavis and Butt-Head ’ and ‘ Clone High ’ as we continue to reimagine our treasure chest of beloved IP for new generations , ” he added .
( RELATED : The School Shooting Episode Of ‘ South Park ’ Was Outstanding .
Here ’ s What Happened ) According to the report : All four shows are being produced by ViacomCBS ’ in-house production studios , with Nickelodeon — home to the original Ren & Stimpy — overseeing the new take , while the others are from MTV Studios .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a goal to monetize the company ’ s vast library and sell to third-party buyers .
With McCarthy now overseeing Comedy Central , MTV and a slew of other cable brands at the company , he ’ s now turning the studio into a content supplier of his own .
The original “ Ren and Stimpy , ” which first launched in 1991 on the Nickelodeon network , focuses on the life of one temperamental Chihuahua , named Ren and his sidekick a cat named Stimpy .
It will be interesting to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the original adult animated show took heat for its adult content and multiple segments , , that dealt with politics , religion and alcohol , were edited .
In case you missed the show the first time around , here is a highlight reel of some of Ren ’ s “ Most Classic Insults .
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The adult-animated series “Ren and Stimpy” is coming back to television with a reimagined take on the hit show from the 90s.
“We are excited to reinvent this iconic franchise with a new creative team and our partners at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio,” ViacomCBS Entertainment and Youth Group president Chris McCarthy shared with the Hollywood Reporter in a piece published Wednesday. (RELATED: The New ‘South Park’ Episode Is About Amazon. Watch The Hilarious Preview Here)
A reimagined ‘Ren and Stimpy’ will be returning to television after nearly 25 years off the air — without original creator John Kricfalusi, who was accused of sexual misconduct a few years back. He will also not profit financially off of the reboot https://t.co/NPi6UKtUFW pic.twitter.com/zBUPWfr7gZ — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 5, 2020
“Ren [and] Stimpy joins our rapidly expanding roster of adult animation including ‘South Park,’ ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ and ‘Clone High’ as we continue to reimagine our treasure chest of beloved IP for new generations,” he added. (RELATED: The School Shooting Episode Of ‘South Park’ Was Outstanding. Here’s What Happened)
According to the report:
All four shows are being produced by ViacomCBS’ in-house production studios, with Nickelodeon — home to the original Ren & Stimpy — overseeing the new take, while the others are from MTV Studios. McCarthy launched MTV Studios two years with a goal to monetize the company’s vast library and sell to third-party buyers. With McCarthy now overseeing Comedy Central, MTV and a slew of other cable brands at the company, he’s now turning the studio into a content supplier of his own.
The original “Ren and Stimpy,” which first launched in 1991 on the Nickelodeon network, focuses on the life of one temperamental Chihuahua, named Ren and his sidekick a cat named Stimpy.
It will be interesting to see how this new take fares, after the original adult animated show took heat for its adult content and multiple segments,, that dealt with politics, religion and alcohol, were edited.
In case you missed the show the first time around, here is a highlight reel of some of Ren’s “Most Classic Insults. ”
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thedailycaller--2020-08-05--De Blasio Admits NYC Ignored Its Own Permit Process For Black Lives Matter Murals

Despite facing First Amendment violation claims for not approving other projects , New York City officials painted Black Lives Matter murals around the city and ignored their own public art projects application in the process , the New York Post reported .
New York City Hall was sued by Women for America First , after allegedly denying a mural of their slogan “ engaging , inspiring and empowering women to make a difference , ” the Post reported .
“ We haven ’ t said no to people .
We ’ ve said , if you want to apply , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a process , ' ” Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a press conference , according to a transcript posted to New York City ’ s official website .
The project application process for the Black Lives Matter murals was bypassed after a meeting between de Blasio , community leaders , and activists at Gracie Mansion where de Blasio decided the message “ transcends all normal realities because we are in a moment of history where this had to be said and done , ” but that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to apply.
” De Blasio said he did not deny Women for America First ’ s mural proposal , but referred the group to the Department of Transportation ’ s project application process , the Post reported .
( RELATED : Trump Criticizes New York ’ s ‘ Black Lives Matter ’ Mural As A ‘ Symbol Of Hate ’ ) “ Anyone can apply through our public art program .
As the mayor has said , the city does have discretion as well on painting those projects , ” Transportation Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience .
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Despite facing First Amendment violation claims for not approving other projects, New York City officials painted Black Lives Matter murals around the city and ignored their own public art projects application in the process, the New York Post reported.
New York City Hall was sued by Women for America First, after allegedly denying a mural of their slogan “engaging, inspiring and empowering women to make a difference,” the Post reported.
“We haven’t said no to people. We’ve said, if you want to apply, you can apply, but there’s a process,'” Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said at a press conference, according to a transcript posted to New York City’s official website.
I knew this from the very beginning. #NYC tax dollars at work for lawsuits that could have been avoided by following the process and community board support to remove bias. #BilldeBlasio #NewYorkCity #NewYork #BLM #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/23gun4TRla — John Burnett (@IamJohnBurnett) August 4, 2020
The project application process for the Black Lives Matter murals was bypassed after a meeting between de Blasio, community leaders, and activists at Gracie Mansion where de Blasio decided the message “transcends all normal realities because we are in a moment of history where this had to be said and done,” but that the “normal process continues for anyone who wants to apply.”
De Blasio said he did not deny Women for America First’s mural proposal, but referred the group to the Department of Transportation’s project application process, the Post reported. (RELATED: Trump Criticizes New York’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural As A ‘Symbol Of Hate’)
“Anyone can apply through our public art program. As the mayor has said, the city does have discretion as well on painting those projects,” Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-05--Overwhelming Majority Of Black Americans Support Current Or Increased Police Presence, Survey Shows

Eighty-one percent of black Americans said they would prefer if police spend the same amount of time or more time in their neighborhoods , according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday .
The survey , which also includes responses from other racial and ethnic groups , indicates that 20 % of black respondents said they want an increased police presence , 61 % want the same presence , and 19 % want less .
The support for current policing levels was fairly consistent across racial lines , with an average of 67 % of Americans saying the current level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adequate .
Asian American respondents expressed the greatest preference for decreasing police presence , with 28 % favoring this option , the survey shows .
When asked how frequently they interact with police , 32 % of black respondents said very often or often , compared with 28 % of Hispanic respondents , 22 % of white respondents , and 21 % of Asian respondents , according to Gallup .
( RELATED : Where Does Joe Biden Actually Stand On Defunding The Police ? )
The greatest disparity among these racial/ethnic groups was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police would treat them “ with courtesy and respect.
” Among black respondents 39 % , said that they were not too confident or not at all confident of receiving positive treatment , compared with 22 % of Hispanic respondents , 22 % of Asian respondents , and 9 % of white respondents .
The survey is part of the Gallup Center on Black Voices , which is “ devoted to studying and highlighting the experiences of more than 40 million Black Americans : tracking and reporting on progress on life outcomes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an ongoing debate surrounding policing practices in the aftermath of George Floyd ’ s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers in late May .
Many protesters and activists , largely within the Black Lives Matter movement , have voiced their support to defund police departments amid increased awareness of officer brutality .
A recent poll conducted by the Washington Post and ABC News found that while 55 % of Americans oppose redirecting police funds , 63 % support Black Lives Matter , Forbes reported .
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Eighty-one percent of black Americans said they would prefer if police spend the same amount of time or more time in their neighborhoods, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday.
The survey, which also includes responses from other racial and ethnic groups, indicates that 20% of black respondents said they want an increased police presence, 61% want the same presence, and 19% want less.
The support for current policing levels was fairly consistent across racial lines, with an average of 67% of Americans saying the current level of time police spend in their area is adequate. Asian American respondents expressed the greatest preference for decreasing police presence, with 28% favoring this option, the survey shows.
When asked how frequently they interact with police, 32% of black respondents said very often or often, compared with 28% of Hispanic respondents, 22% of white respondents, and 21% of Asian respondents, according to Gallup. (RELATED: Where Does Joe Biden Actually Stand On Defunding The Police?)
The greatest disparity among these racial/ethnic groups was about how confident respondents feel that the police would treat them “with courtesy and respect.”
Among black respondents, 39% said that they were not too confident or not at all confident of receiving positive treatment, compared with 22% of Hispanic respondents, 22% of Asian respondents, and 9% of white respondents.
The survey is part of the Gallup Center on Black Voices, which is “devoted to studying and highlighting the experiences of more than 40 million Black Americans: tracking and reporting on progress on life outcomes and a life well-lived.”
The data contributes to an ongoing debate surrounding policing practices in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers in late May.
Many protesters and activists, largely within the Black Lives Matter movement, have voiced their support to defund police departments amid increased awareness of officer brutality.
A recent poll conducted by the Washington Post and ABC News found that while 55% of Americans oppose redirecting police funds, 63% support Black Lives Matter, Forbes reported.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-05--Rand Paul Slams Congressional Republicans: Obama ‘Was A Piker’ Compared To Their ‘Borrowing’

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul blasted Congressional Republicans for efforts to compromise with Democrats on the latest coronavirus stimulus bill .
During a Wednesday afternoon appearance on Fox News ’ “ Your World with Neil Cavuto , ” Paul responded to a question from anchor Neil Cavuto about whether he would support a trillion-dollar Phase 4 stimulus package with , “ Absolutely not.
” “ You know it ’ s funny that people say , ‘ Well , Washington Republicans and Democrats never compromise and can ’ t get along , ' ” Paul said .
“ That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republicans and Democrats compromise every day of the year to spend money we don ’ t have.
” Paul went on to compare budgetary expenditures from the Bush and Obama years to those of 2020 .
“ So , we were already running a trillion dollars short just from our normal budgetary expenditures for the year , ” Paul began .
“ We added $ 3 trillion , now they ’ re talking about another $ 1 to 2 trillion .
We ’ re gon na borrow $ 5 trillion … in five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about George W. Bush borrowing $ 5 trillion in eight years .
We ’ re gon na borrow $ 5 trillion in 5 months.
” “ You know what ?
[ Republicans ] might lose this election because they are acting like Democrats now , ” Paul said .
“ And so I ’ m very upset with my colleagues.
” He argued that Republicans should “ apologize now to President Obama for complaining that he was spending and borrowing too much .
He was a piker compared to their borrowing , what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Great Recession ” in 2008 with which former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama contended was prompted at least in its early stages by a collapse in the United States housing and lending market .
“ The Great Recession , which officially lasted from December 2007 to June 2009 , pushed the unemployment rate to a peak of 10.6 % in January 2010 , considerably less than the rate currently [ amid the pandemic ] , ” according to Pew Research Center data .
Pew stated “ the COVID-19 recession is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1930s , when the unemployment rate is estimated to have reached 25 % .
” The Kentucky senator said the $ 600 weekly federal unemployment payments “ are once again making President Obama look conservative.
” “ What did they do in 2008 ?
” he asked .
“ They simply extended the benefits but they didn ’ t ramp up the benefits .
When you increase the benefits and you pay people , the government pays people more for not working than they were getting for working , you institutionalize unemployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that.
” ( RELATED : Exclusive : Rand Paul On The Most Wasteful Government Funded Projects Of 2019 ) “ The only way to fix this government-mandated depression is get rid of the government mandates and let the economy function as it did normally , ” he concluded .
“ We had a great economy until the government mandated this depression .
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Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul blasted Congressional Republicans for efforts to compromise with Democrats on the latest coronavirus stimulus bill.
During a Wednesday afternoon appearance on Fox News’ “Your World with Neil Cavuto,” Paul responded to a question from anchor Neil Cavuto about whether he would support a trillion-dollar Phase 4 stimulus package with, “Absolutely not.”
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“You know it’s funny that people say, ‘Well, Washington Republicans and Democrats never compromise and can’t get along,'” Paul said. “That’s actually the opposite of the truth. Republicans and Democrats compromise every day of the year to spend money we don’t have.”
Paul went on to compare budgetary expenditures from the Bush and Obama years to those of 2020.
“So, we were already running a trillion dollars short just from our normal budgetary expenditures for the year,” Paul began. “We added $3 trillion, now they’re talking about another $1 to 2 trillion. We’re gonna borrow $5 trillion … in five months. I remember when conservatives complained about George W. Bush borrowing $5 trillion in eight years. We’re gonna borrow $5 trillion in 5 months.”
“You know what? [Republicans] might lose this election because they are acting like Democrats now,” Paul said. “And so I’m very upset with my colleagues.”
He argued that Republicans should “apologize now to President Obama for complaining that he was spending and borrowing too much. He was a piker compared to their borrowing, what they’re doing now.”
The “Great Recession” in 2008 with which former presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama contended was prompted at least in its early stages by a collapse in the United States housing and lending market.
“The Great Recession, which officially lasted from December 2007 to June 2009, pushed the unemployment rate to a peak of 10.6% in January 2010, considerably less than the rate currently [amid the pandemic],” according to Pew Research Center data.
Pew stated “the COVID-19 recession is comparable more to the Great Depression of the 1930s, when the unemployment rate is estimated to have reached 25%.”
The Kentucky senator said the $600 weekly federal unemployment payments “are once again making President Obama look conservative.”
“What did they do in 2008?” he asked. “They simply extended the benefits but they didn’t ramp up the benefits. When you increase the benefits and you pay people, the government pays people more for not working than they were getting for working, you institutionalize unemployment. Even President Obama didn’t do that.” (RELATED: Exclusive: Rand Paul On The Most Wasteful Government Funded Projects Of 2019)
“The only way to fix this government-mandated depression is get rid of the government mandates and let the economy function as it did normally,” he concluded. “We had a great economy until the government mandated this depression.”


thedailycaller--2020-08-05--Sally Yates Says Comey Went ‘Rogue’ By Setting Up Michael Flynn Interview

Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates said in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday that she was upset that Former FBI Chief James Comey arranged a White House interview with former national security adviser Michael Flynn without first consulting her .
“ I was upset that Director Comey didn ’ t coordinate that with us and acted unilaterally , ” Yates testified .
Asked by Sen. Lindsey Graham if Comey went “ rogue ” by arranging the Flynn interview , Yates agreed .
“ You could use that term , yes , ” she said .
Two FBI agents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jan. 24 , 2017 regarding his contacts weeks earlier with Sergey Kislyak , who served as the Russian ambassador to the U.S. Flynn would eventually plead guilty to making false statements during the interview , though the Justice Department has since moved to drop charges against the retired general .
( RELATED : Sally Yates Says She Wouldn ’ t Have Signed Carter Page FISA Based On New Information ) Documents released in the Flynn case show that Comey and other FBI officials , including then-Deputy Director Andrew McCabe , strategized on how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Comey has said the FBI intentionally left the Justice Department out of the loop .
McCabe wrote in a memo that he suggested to Flynn in a phone call to set up the interview that he not have lawyers present .
Bill Priestap , who was then the FBI chief of counterintelligence , wrote in a memo before the interview that he wondered if the goal of the interview was to get Flynn to lie , either to get him fired or in legal jeopardy .
The FBI investigated Flynn as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trump campaign .
Comey , McCabe and other FBI officials signed off on the decision in mid-August 2016 to use FBI special agent Joe Pientka to observe Flynn for investigative purposes during a national security briefing provided to then-candidate Donald Trump .
Pientka would later take part in the Flynn interview alongside Peter Strzok , who was deputy chief of counterintelligence .
Comey told the House Intelligence Committee on March 2 , 2017 that the agents were unsure whether Flynn intentionally lied during the White House interview .
Flynn pleaded guilty on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia with Kislyak during a Dec. 29 , 2016 phone call .
He retracted his admission of guilt on Jan. 29 , saying he regretted pleading guilty .
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Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates said in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday that she was upset that Former FBI Chief James Comey arranged a White House interview with former national security adviser Michael Flynn without first consulting her.
“I was upset that Director Comey didn’t coordinate that with us and acted unilaterally,” Yates testified.
Asked by Sen. Lindsey Graham if Comey went “rogue” by arranging the Flynn interview, Yates agreed.
“You could use that term, yes,” she said.
Two FBI agents interviewed Flynn at the White House on Jan. 24, 2017 regarding his contacts weeks earlier with Sergey Kislyak, who served as the Russian ambassador to the U.S.
Flynn would eventually plead guilty to making false statements during the interview, though the Justice Department has since moved to drop charges against the retired general. (RELATED: Sally Yates Says She Wouldn’t Have Signed Carter Page FISA Based On New Information)
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Documents released in the Flynn case show that Comey and other FBI officials, including then-Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, strategized on how to approach the interview with Flynn.
Comey has said the FBI intentionally left the Justice Department out of the loop. McCabe wrote in a memo that he suggested to Flynn in a phone call to set up the interview that he not have lawyers present.
Bill Priestap, who was then the FBI chief of counterintelligence, wrote in a memo before the interview that he wondered if the goal of the interview was to get Flynn to lie, either to get him fired or in legal jeopardy.
The FBI investigated Flynn as part of Crossfire Hurricane, the counterintelligence probe of the Trump campaign. Comey, McCabe and other FBI officials signed off on the decision in mid-August 2016 to use FBI special agent Joe Pientka to observe Flynn for investigative purposes during a national security briefing provided to then-candidate Donald Trump.
Pientka would later take part in the Flynn interview alongside Peter Strzok, who was deputy chief of counterintelligence.
Comey told the House Intelligence Committee on March 2, 2017 that the agents were unsure whether Flynn intentionally lied during the White House interview. Flynn pleaded guilty on Dec. 1, 2017 to falsely denying that he discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia with Kislyak during a Dec. 29, 2016 phone call.
He retracted his admission of guilt on Jan. 29, saying he regretted pleading guilty.
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thedailycaller--2020-08-06--Lebron James Says The ‘Basketball Community’ Isn’t ‘Sad’ About Donald Trump Not Watching

Trump said during a recent Fox interview that he thought the state of the NBA was “ disgraceful ” and that he just turns “ off the game ” when he sees kneeling .
LeBron James sounds like he couldn ’ t care less .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I really don ’ t think the basketball community are sad about losing his viewership , ” James told the media late Wednesday night .
You can watch his full comments below .
Two points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
First and foremost , LeBron James is 100 % correct .
Nobody in the NBA is losing sleep over Trump turning off games .
They couldn ’ t care less .
The NBA is the wokest of woke leagues , bows down to China for cash and they ’ re definitely not aligned with Trump on anything .
The idea that NBA players care what Donald Trump thinks is laughable .
They ’ ve made it crystal clear that they don ’ t care , and we shouldn ’ t be surprised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump isn ’ t watching .
Having said that , it ’ s also worth pointing out that the NBA ’ s situation with kneeling is also atrocious .
Again , this is a league that bows down to the Chinese dictatorship , ignores their human rights record and then tries to claim the moral high ground here in America .
Give me a break .
The hypocrisy is unreal .
Imagine kneeling for the anthem while also remaining silent on the crimes of China , and then trying to claim moral superiority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the anthem problem continues to rot away at the core of the NBA , then fans will continue to turn away .
We want to watch competition .
We don ’ t want everything to become a political debate , especially not our sports .

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James doesn’t care that President Donald Trump doesn’t watch NBA games.
Trump said during a recent Fox interview that he thought the state of the NBA was “disgraceful” and that he just turns “off the game” when he sees kneeling. LeBron James sounds like he couldn’t care less. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
President Trump calls NBA players “disgraceful” for kneeling during anthem, implies that he’s done more for the black community than Abraham Lincoln pic.twitter.com/C5YJW3pAps — gifdsports (@gifdsports) August 5, 2020
“I really don’t think the basketball community are sad about losing his viewership,” James told the media late Wednesday night.
You can watch his full comments below.
“I really don’t think the basketball community are sad about losing his viewership.” LeBron responded to President Trump saying NBA players kneeling during the anthem is “disgraceful.” pic.twitter.com/LRiOP08pTL — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 6, 2020
Two points here that should be obvious to everyone. First and foremost, LeBron James is 100% correct. Nobody in the NBA is losing sleep over Trump turning off games.
They couldn’t care less. The NBA is the wokest of woke leagues, bows down to China for cash and they’re definitely not aligned with Trump on anything.
The idea that NBA players care what Donald Trump thinks is laughable. They’ve made it crystal clear that they don’t care, and we shouldn’t be surprised they’re not crying because Donald Trump isn’t watching.
Having said that, it’s also worth pointing out that the NBA’s situation with kneeling is also atrocious. Again, this is a league that bows down to the Chinese dictatorship, ignores their human rights record and then tries to claim the moral high ground here in America.
Give me a break. The hypocrisy is unreal. Imagine kneeling for the anthem while also remaining silent on the crimes of China, and then trying to claim moral superiority with a straight face.
As long as the anthem problem continues to rot away at the core of the NBA, then fans will continue to turn away. We want to watch competition.
We don’t want everything to become a political debate, especially not our sports.


thedailycaller--2020-08-06--Minnesota Gophers ‘Anticipate Few Spectators Or No Spectators’ At Home Football Games

The Minnesota Gophers don ’ t expect TCF Bank Stadium to be full during the upcoming football season .
According to the program ’ s website , the Gophers “ anticipate few spectators or no spectators ” at their stadium during the coronavirus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Minnesota is just the latest program to limit or eliminate fans at football games during the ongoing pandemic .
Add it to the list , folks !
It just never ends .
With every passing day , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it comes to coronavirus and sports .
As I said earlier this morning , we need to start mentally preparing for empty football stadiums in the fall .
So far , there have been several major programs , such as Wisconsin and Michigan , which have already made it clear that fans won ’ t be at games as usual .
That ’ s just the reality of the situation during the coronavirus pandemic .
We can kick , scream and throw tantrums or we can accept it .
If you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full football stadiums ( looking at you , Nebraska ) , then you ’ re either delusional or an idiot .
Fans aren ’ t going to football games in 2020 , and that ’ s just the way it is .
Accept it or don ’ t , but it ’ s happening .
I have no doubt at all more major programs will follow Minnesota , Wisconsin and all the other ones that have already made this call .

The Minnesota Gophers don’t expect TCF Bank Stadium to be full during the upcoming football season.
According to the program’s website, the Gophers “anticipate few spectators or no spectators” at their stadium during the coronavirus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Minnesota is just the latest program to limit or eliminate fans at football games during the ongoing pandemic.
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Add it to the list, folks! It just never ends. With every passing day, we get more and more bad news when it comes to coronavirus and sports.
As I said earlier this morning, we need to start mentally preparing for empty football stadiums in the fall.
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So far, there have been several major programs, such as Wisconsin and Michigan, which have already made it clear that fans won’t be at games as usual.
That’s just the reality of the situation during the coronavirus pandemic. We can kick, scream and throw tantrums or we can accept it.
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If you’re still holding your breath waiting for full football stadiums (looking at you, Nebraska), then you’re either delusional or an idiot.
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Fans aren’t going to football games in 2020, and that’s just the way it is. Accept it or don’t, but it’s happening. I have no doubt at all more major programs will follow Minnesota, Wisconsin and all the other ones that have already made this call.