thedailycaller--2020-06-25--FBI Refuses To Disclose Records On Source Who Undermined Steele Dossier

• The FBI declined a public records request for information regarding Christopher Steele ’ s primary dossier source , saying that the materials are classified and could jeopardize national security .
• Steele ’ s source provided the FBI with information that “ raised significant questions about the reliability ” of Steele ’ s dossier , according to a Justice Department report released last year .
• In a rejection letter to The Daily Caller News Foundation , the FBI said that releasing information risks identifying a confidential FBI source .
The FBI is refusing to release documents related to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steele , saying in response to a public records request that the information is classified and risks identifying a confidential FBI source .
The source , whose identity remains a mystery , holds key information that could shed light on apparent inaccuracies in Steele ’ s dossier , which the FBI cited extensively in applications for surveillance orders against Trump campaign aide Carter Page .
The decision , which the FBI made in response to a Freedom of Information Act request filed by The Daily Caller News Foundation , comes as Republican lawmakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director , Christopher Wray , of withholding documents relevant to the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government .
The DCNF sought all FBI records for an individual identified as “ Primary Sub-Source ” in a Justice Department inspector general ’ s report released on Dec. 9 .
According to the IG report , the source undercut key allegations that Steele made in his dossier , which the FBI used to obtain four Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ( FISA ) warrants against Carter Page .
( RELATED : Primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Of Scathing IG Report ) The FBI tracked down the source and interviewed him for the first time in January 2017 .
The source provided information directly to Steele that he collected from a network of sub-sources .
The IG report says the source said that Steele misrepresented information that ended up in the dossier .
The source said he shared “ rumor and speculation ” with Steele , but the retired spy presented it as fact .
The source ’ s statements to the FBI “ raised significant questions about the reliability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ IG report said .
Michael Horowitz , the inspector general , blasted the FBI for failing to disclose the bombshell information in its final two FISA applications against Page .
The Justice Department deemed the two FISA orders to be invalid because of the FBI ’ s omission of information about Steele ’ s source .
The IG report said that an FBI case agent who has been identified in the media as Stephen Somma took part in the interview with the source .
David Laufman , who served at the time as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counterintelligence and export control , arranged and attended the interview .
The report faults Somma for being “ primarily responsible for some of the most significant errors and omissions ” in the FISA applications .
Steele , who investigated the Trump campaign on behalf of the Clinton campaign and DNC , said in a court deposition in London in March that the source had worked with his firm , Orbis Business Intelligence , for several years .
Steele said he paid the source a retainer of up to $ 5,000 per month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who had been a confidential human source , or CHS , for the FBI since 2013 .
The bureau did not address the disparity in the handling of information about Steele versus information about Steele ’ s dossier source .
In its letter to the DCNF , the FBI cited three exemptions under FOIA to deny releasing the documents about the source .
The bureau also indicated for the first time that it considers the Steele source to be a confidential source for the FBI .
“ The nature of your request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its national security and foreign intelligence functions , ” Michael G. Seidel , the acting section chief for the FBI ’ s information management division .
Seidel said that disclosing the information “ would trigger harm to national security interests…and/or reveal intelligence sources and methods.
” Seidel also rejected the request , saying that the information would reveal the “ identity of confidential sources and any information furnished by such sources in criminal law enforcement and national security investigations.
” “ Disclosing source related records about an individual or entity could reasonably be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sources as it would discourage cooperation with the FBI in the future.
” It is unclear if the FBI considers the Steele source to be a CHS .
While little is known about Steele ’ s source , the former spy reportedly told his business partners at the firm Fusion GPS that the source was “ well known to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials.
” Republicans digging into the origins of the FBI ’ s investigation of the Trump campaign have recently accused Wray of being too slow in releasing documents about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee , has led the charge in accusing Wray of obstinance in producing the documents .
Wray addressed some of those concerns in an interview Wednesday with Fox News anchor Bret Baier .
“ I think we ’ ve tried very , very hard to be transparent and cooperative with all the relevant congressional committees .
We ’ ve produced all sort of information to try to really lean forward , ” Wray said .
Congress typically has greater leverage than the media in obtaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have indicated that they want information related to the dossier source .
“ The Primary Sub-source substantially undercut Steele ’ s election reporting , calling into question the accuracy and reliability of any of Steele ’ s reports , ” Sen. Lindsey Graham , the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee , wrote Attorney General William Barr on April 20 .
Graham is seeking all documents and communications related to the FBI ’ s interviews with the source , including FBI reports written about the individual .
Steele has said little about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his dossier source .
A day after the IG report was released , Steele ’ s lawyers issued a statement disputing the claims attributed to the source , and said that Steele had “ meticulously documented and recorded ” his interactions with the source .
Steele revealed in court testimony in March that he no longer has documents related to the source .
He said his computers were “ wiped ” in December 2016 and January 2017 .
The FBI did not respond to a request for comment for this story .
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The FBI declined a public records request for information regarding Christopher Steele’s primary dossier source, saying that the materials are classified and could jeopardize national security.
Steele’s source provided the FBI with information that “raised significant questions about the reliability” of Steele’s dossier, according to a Justice Department report released last year.
In a rejection letter to The Daily Caller News Foundation, the FBI said that releasing information risks identifying a confidential FBI source.
The FBI is refusing to release documents related to the primary source for dossier author Christopher Steele, saying in response to a public records request that the information is classified and risks identifying a confidential FBI source.
The source, whose identity remains a mystery, holds key information that could shed light on apparent inaccuracies in Steele’s dossier, which the FBI cited extensively in applications for surveillance orders against Trump campaign aide Carter Page.
The decision, which the FBI made in response to a Freedom of Information Act request filed by The Daily Caller News Foundation, comes as Republican lawmakers have increasingly accused the FBI and its director, Christopher Wray, of withholding documents relevant to the investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian government.
The DCNF sought all FBI records for an individual identified as “Primary Sub-Source” in a Justice Department inspector general’s report released on Dec. 9.
According to the IG report, the source undercut key allegations that Steele made in his dossier, which the FBI used to obtain four Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) warrants against Carter Page. (RELATED: Primary Dossier Source Remains Elusive Months After Release Of Scathing IG Report)
The FBI tracked down the source and interviewed him for the first time in January 2017. The source provided information directly to Steele that he collected from a network of sub-sources.
The IG report says the source said that Steele misrepresented information that ended up in the dossier. The source said he shared “rumor and speculation” with Steele, but the retired spy presented it as fact.
The source’s statements to the FBI “raised significant questions about the reliability of the Steele reporting,” the IG report said.
Michael Horowitz, the inspector general, blasted the FBI for failing to disclose the bombshell information in its final two FISA applications against Page.
The Justice Department deemed the two FISA orders to be invalid because of the FBI’s omission of information about Steele’s source.
The IG report said that an FBI case agent who has been identified in the media as Stephen Somma took part in the interview with the source. David Laufman, who served at the time as the Justice Department’s chief of counterintelligence and export control, arranged and attended the interview. The report faults Somma for being “primarily responsible for some of the most significant errors and omissions” in the FISA applications.
Steele, who investigated the Trump campaign on behalf of the Clinton campaign and DNC, said in a court deposition in London in March that the source had worked with his firm, Orbis Business Intelligence, for several years. Steele said he paid the source a retainer of up to $5,000 per month.
The FBI has disclosed information about Steele, who had been a confidential human source, or CHS, for the FBI since 2013. The bureau did not address the disparity in the handling of information about Steele versus information about Steele’s dossier source.
In its letter to the DCNF, the FBI cited three exemptions under FOIA to deny releasing the documents about the source. The bureau also indicated for the first time that it considers the Steele source to be a confidential source for the FBI.
“The nature of your request implicates records the FBI compiles pursuant to its national security and foreign intelligence functions,” Michael G. Seidel, the acting section chief for the FBI’s information management division.
Seidel said that disclosing the information “would trigger harm to national security interests…and/or reveal intelligence sources and methods.”
Seidel also rejected the request, saying that the information would reveal the “identity of confidential sources and any information furnished by such sources in criminal law enforcement and national security investigations.”
“Disclosing source related records about an individual or entity could reasonably be expected to undermine the use of confidential sources as it would discourage cooperation with the FBI in the future.”
“Therefore, your request is closed.”
It is unclear if the FBI considers the Steele source to be a CHS.
While little is known about Steele’s source, the former spy reportedly told his business partners at the firm Fusion GPS that the source was “well known to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials.”
Republicans digging into the origins of the FBI’s investigation of the Trump campaign have recently accused Wray of being too slow in releasing documents about the probe.
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, has led the charge in accusing Wray of obstinance in producing the documents.
Compare three years of Chris Wray with three months of @RichardGrenell. pic.twitter.com/4wMts0Dk0v — Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) May 19, 2020
Wray addressed some of those concerns in an interview Wednesday with Fox News anchor Bret Baier.
“I think we’ve tried very, very hard to be transparent and cooperative with all the relevant congressional committees. We’ve produced all sort of information to try to really lean forward,” Wray said.
Congress typically has greater leverage than the media in obtaining documents from federal agencies.
Some lawmakers have indicated that they want information related to the dossier source.
“The Primary Sub-source substantially undercut Steele’s election reporting, calling into question the accuracy and reliability of any of Steele’s reports,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote Attorney General William Barr on April 20.
Graham is seeking all documents and communications related to the FBI’s interviews with the source, including FBI reports written about the individual.
Steele has said little about the IG report or the statements attributed to his dossier source. A day after the IG report was released, Steele’s lawyers issued a statement disputing the claims attributed to the source, and said that Steele had “meticulously documented and recorded” his interactions with the source.
Steele revealed in court testimony in March that he no longer has documents related to the source. He said his computers were “wiped” in December 2016 and January 2017.
The FBI did not respond to a request for comment for this story.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-25--Exclusive: ‘They Made A Big Mistake’: Rand Paul Goes After Dems For ‘No’ Vote On Police Reform Bill

Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul joined the Daily Caller ’ s Stephanie Hamill for a wide ranging interview on police reform , the Black Lives Matter protests happening across the country and the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in New York , Connecticut and New Jersey .
In the interview , Paul blasted Democrats for blocking a Republican police reform bill on a procedural vote Wednesday without debating the legislation .
( RELATED : Senate Democrats Block Republican Police Reform Legislation . )
“ I think the Democrats politicized this , ” said Paul .
“ I think the far left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ defund the police and tear all the statues down .
These people are so radical that they can ’ t stand to have any Democrats work with Republicans or compromise on this.
” Paul went on the explain why he opposed the anti-lynching bill that was introduced earlier this month .
“ Lynching is already against the law , so they ’ re being dishonest , ” said Paul .
He said his goal was to actually strengthen the bill .
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Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul joined the Daily Caller’s Stephanie Hamill for a wide ranging interview on police reform, the Black Lives Matter protests happening across the country and the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.
In the interview, Paul blasted Democrats for blocking a Republican police reform bill on a procedural vote Wednesday without debating the legislation. (RELATED: Senate Democrats Block Republican Police Reform Legislation.)
“I think the Democrats politicized this,” said Paul. “I think the far left wing of the party that wants to defund the police and tear all the statues down. These people are so radical that they can’t stand to have any Democrats work with Republicans or compromise on this.”
Paul went on the explain why he opposed the anti-lynching bill that was introduced earlier this month.
“Lynching is already against the law, so they’re being dishonest,” said Paul.
He said his goal was to actually strengthen the bill.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-25--AG Barr: There Are Roughly 500 Active Investigations Into Arson, Destruction Of Property Stemming Fr

AG Barr: There Are Roughly 500 Active Investigations Into Arson, Destruction Of Property Stemming From Riots

Attorney General William Barr said Thursday that the Department of Justice is conducting about 500 investigations into acts of arson and destruction associated with the protests and riots over the past several weeks .
The DOJ is ramping up investigations into the activists who participated in destruction of private and public property over the last several weeks , Barr said during an episode of the Verdict podcast with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas .
“ We ’ ve had scores of indictments so far for such things as arson , destruction of federal property , ” Barr said , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bore on a probe .
“ We have right now about 500 investigations underway , so it ’ s picking up pace .
We are committed to holding accountable the people who engaged in this.
” He added : “ State and local are not doing their jobs.
” ( RELATED : Federal Charges For Rioters Include Impersonating A Cop , Possession Of An Improvised Weapon , Arson ) Activists began demonstrating shortly after the death of George Floyd , a black man who died May 25 after a former Minneapolis police officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly 9 minutes , according to video of the incident .
Chauvin was immediately fired and faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges .
Barr called the ongoing violence “ domestic terrorism ” in a press statement in May .
“ [ T ] he voices of peaceful and legitimate protests ” have become “ hijacked by violent and radical elements ” consisting of “ outside radicals and agitators ” who are “ exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate , violent , and extremist agenda , ” the Republican attorney general said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is time to stop watching the violence and to confront and stop it , ” the statement read .
“ The continued violence and destruction of property endangers the lives and livelihoods of others , and interferes with the rights of peaceful protestors , as well as all other citizens.
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Attorney General William Barr said Thursday that the Department of Justice is conducting about 500 investigations into acts of arson and destruction associated with the protests and riots over the past several weeks.
The DOJ is ramping up investigations into the activists who participated in destruction of private and public property over the last several weeks, Barr said during an episode of the Verdict podcast with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas.
“We’ve had scores of indictments so far for such things as arson, destruction of federal property,” Barr said, adding that the DOJ is going full bore on a probe. “We have right now about 500 investigations underway, so it’s picking up pace. We are committed to holding accountable the people who engaged in this.”
He added: “State and local are not doing their jobs.” (RELATED: Federal Charges For Rioters Include Impersonating A Cop, Possession Of An Improvised Weapon, Arson)
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Activists began demonstrating shortly after the death of George Floyd, a black man who died May 25 after a former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for nearly 9 minutes, according to video of the incident. Chauvin was immediately fired and faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.
“Defund the police” became a common slogan among protesters and left-wing figures as the demonstrations continued. The Minneapolis City Council voted on June 12 to “dismantle” the city police department as a way to solve what activists believe is rampant police brutality.
Barr called the ongoing violence “domestic terrorism” in a press statement in May. “[T]he voices of peaceful and legitimate protests” have become “hijacked by violent and radical elements” consisting of “outside radicals and agitators” who are “exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate, violent, and extremist agenda,” the Republican attorney general said in the May 31 statement.
“It is time to stop watching the violence and to confront and stop it,” the statement read. “The continued violence and destruction of property endangers the lives and livelihoods of others, and interferes with the rights of peaceful protestors, as well as all other citizens.”
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thedailycaller--2020-06-25--Make Your Google Home Or Google Home Mini Mobile With These Battery Bases

From setting cooking timers to asking who that one actor from Game of Thrones was , Google is always there to lend a hand .
But , since the device has to be plugged into the wall , shouting , “ Hey Google !
” from across the house is oftentimes necessary — and a little awkward .
So if you want to make your Google Home or Google Home Mini as mobile as you are , perhaps it ’ s time to invest in a battery base .
This battery allows you to enjoy the many perks of having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house , whether it ’ s your bedroom , your bathroom , or even the garage .
Simply attach the smart device onto the magnetic LOFT Battery Base and bam — it ’ s portable for up to 8 hours on a charge !
And , thanks to its sleek , metal grill finish , it looks great in just about any room decor .
But don ’ t worry about having to keep track of yet another charging cord since the LOFT Batter Base uses the Google Home as a source of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rating on Amazon , you know this battery ’ s a must-have .
Plus , check out some of the praise it ’ s getting online : “ Simple set-up and sleek design render this gadget an essential accessory for Google ’ s full-sized smart speaker.
” – TechHive “ The Ninety7 Loft easily snaps onto the Google Home and gave it a solid 10 hours of battery life in our tests — a number that even exceeds the company ’ s claims.
” – CNET One of the coolest things about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit just about anywhere in the house , yet it ’ s tethered to wherever it ’ s plugged into .
But with the JOT Battery Base , your favorite little Google gadget can go mobile .
Powered by a 5,000mAh battery , you ’ ll have up to 8 hours of cordless runtime per charge .
And when it ’ s time to juice up again , simply plug your device into the wall and the battery will feed off the Google Home Mini ’ s power supply .
Plus , thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light indicators , you ’ ll know when it ’ s time to charge up before losing all power .
“ The Ninety7 Jot fits easily onto your Google Home Mini and gives it a lengthy battery life so you can take your smart speaker on the go.
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From setting cooking timers to asking who that one actor from Game of Thrones was, Google is always there to lend a hand. But, since the device has to be plugged into the wall, shouting, “Hey Google!” from across the house is oftentimes necessary — and a little awkward. So if you want to make your Google Home or Google Home Mini as mobile as you are, perhaps it’s time to invest in a battery base.
The LOFT Battery Base for Google Home
This battery allows you to enjoy the many perks of having your Google Home from anywhere in the house, whether it’s your bedroom, your bathroom, or even the garage. Simply attach the smart device onto the magnetic LOFT Battery Base and bam — it’s portable for up to 8 hours on a charge! And, thanks to its sleek, metal grill finish, it looks great in just about any room decor. But don’t worry about having to keep track of yet another charging cord since the LOFT Batter Base uses the Google Home as a source of power.
And, with a 4.5/5-star rating on Amazon, you know this battery’s a must-have. Plus, check out some of the praise it’s getting online:
“Simple set-up and sleek design render this gadget an essential accessory for Google’s full-sized smart speaker.” – TechHive“
The Ninety7 Loft easily snaps onto the Google Home and gave it a solid 10 hours of battery life in our tests — a number that even exceeds the company’s claims.” – CNET
JOT Battery Base for Google Home Mini
One of the coolest things about the Google Home Mini is that it can sit just about anywhere in the house, yet it’s tethered to wherever it’s plugged into. But with the JOT Battery Base, your favorite little Google gadget can go mobile.
Powered by a 5,000mAh battery, you’ll have up to 8 hours of cordless runtime per charge. And when it’s time to juice up again, simply plug your device into the wall and the battery will feed off the Google Home Mini’s power supply. Plus, thanks to the battery’s 4 LED light indicators, you’ll know when it’s time to charge up before losing all power.
“The Ninety7 Jot fits easily onto your Google Home Mini and gives it a lengthy battery life so you can take your smart speaker on the go.” – CNET
For a limited time, you can snag the LOFT Battery Base for Google Home at 65% off for $16.99, or the JOT Battery Base for Google Home Mini for $16.99, which is half-off its regular price.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-25--Twitter Flagged Trump Multiple Times Over A Month, But Iran’s Supreme Leader Has Avoided Scrutiny Ov

Twitter Flagged Trump Multiple Times Over A Month, But Iran’s Supreme Leader Has Avoided Scrutiny Over So-Called ‘Anti-Semitic,’ Genocidal’ Tweets

• Twitter has flagged three tweets from President Donald Trump since late May , one of which was fact-checked while the others were concealed for violating the company ’ s policies against abusive behavior and glorifying violence .
• Iran ’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , meanwhile , has managed to avoid scrutiny from Twitter over tweets he composed in May calling for the elimination of Israel .
The company is reportedly banned in Iran .
• Israel ’ s Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen asked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to suspend Khamenei permanently “ over his consistent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” according to The Times of Israel .
Twitter flagged President Donald Trump multiple times over the past month while Iran ’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei managed to avoid running afoul of the company ’ s moderators despite repeatedly posting anti-Semitic tweets .
The social media platform took action against three of Trump ’ s tweets since the end of May , fact-checking one and censoring .
Twitter has yet to moderate Khamenei , even as the Iranian leader posts tweets calling for the annihilation of Israel and for “ armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Twitter , which is reportedly banned in Iran , updated its policies in 2019 to allow the company to conceal content from world leaders that violate the platform ’ s standards while leaving the tweets intact and accessible .
( RELATED : FCC ’ s Republican Commissioners Lash Out At Twitter After The Tech Giant Targets Trump ’ s Tweets ) Twitter fact-checked the president after he said in a May 26 tweet that California ’ s mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud .
A note from Twitter below the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mail-in ballots ” and redirects users to articles refuting Trump ’ s claim .
The company censored a Trump tweet on May 29 after he called people rioting and looting in Minneapolis “ THUGS ” and suggested that he would send in the military .
He added , “ when the looting starts , the shooting starts.
” Twitter hid Trump ’ s tweet under a banner noting that the post violates company rules against glorifying violence .
Trump was referring to riots and looting that took place during demonstrations following the death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who died on May 25 after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes , as a video recording of the incident showed .
The platform concealed another Trump tweet Tuesday for warning activists that they will be met with “ serious force ” if they build an autonomous zone in Washington , D.C .
The president ’ s tweet was apparently a warning to activists who are seeking to build a so-called “ autonomous zone ” near the White House .
“ There will never be an ‘ Autonomous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as I ’ m your President .
If they try they will be met with serious force !
” the president wrote in the since-flagged tweet .
After the first two actions against his tweets , Trump signed an executive order in May making tech companies liable for censorship .
Meanwhile , Israel ’ s Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen asked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in May to suspend the Iranian supreme leader ’ s account , according to The Times of Israel .
“ The company ’ s Hateful Conduct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not promote violence against , or directly attack , or threaten other people on the basis of race , ethnicity , national origin or religious affiliation … or calls for mass murder , ’ ” Farkash-Hacohen ’ s office told The Israel Times in a press statement that month .
She added that Twitter must suspend Khamenei “ over his consistent posting of anti-Semitic and genocidal posts.
” Khamenei told his Twitter followers on May 20 , “ We will support and assist any nation or any group anywhere who opposes and fights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not hesitate to say this.
” He repeated similar sentiments one day later .
“ The elimination of the Zionist regime does not mean the massacre of the Jewish ppl .
The ppl of Palestine should hold a referendum , ” Khamenei wrote in a May 21 tweet .
“ Any political sys they vote for should govern in all of Palestine .
The only remedy until the removal of the Zionist regime is firm , armed resistance.
” He later doubled down .
“ The Zionist regime is a deadly , cancerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It will undoubtedly be uprooted and destroyed , ” Khamenei wrote on May 22 .
“ Then , the shame will fall on those who put their facilities at the service of normalization of relations with this regime.
” A Twitter spokesman directed the Daily Caller News Foundation ( DCNF ) to a blog post on the company ’ s website explaining the policy pertaining to world leaders ’ content .
The portion he highlighted noted that “ comments on political issues of the day , or foreign policy saber-rattling on economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter ’ s rules .
The spokesman declined to address DCNF ’ s question about whether any of Khamenei ’ s tweets have been flagged since the company updated its policies .
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Twitter has flagged three tweets from President Donald Trump since late May, one of which was fact-checked while the others were concealed for violating the company’s policies against abusive behavior and glorifying violence.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, meanwhile, has managed to avoid scrutiny from Twitter over tweets he composed in May calling for the elimination of Israel. The company is reportedly banned in Iran.
Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen asked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to suspend Khamenei permanently “over his consistent posting of anti-Semitic and genocidal posts,” according to The Times of Israel.
Twitter flagged President Donald Trump multiple times over the past month while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei managed to avoid running afoul of the company’s moderators despite repeatedly posting anti-Semitic tweets.
The social media platform took action against three of Trump’s tweets since the end of May, fact-checking one and censoring. Twitter has yet to moderate Khamenei, even as the Iranian leader posts tweets calling for the annihilation of Israel and for “armed resistance” against the “Zionist regime.”
Twitter, which is reportedly banned in Iran, updated its policies in 2019 to allow the company to conceal content from world leaders that violate the platform’s standards while leaving the tweets intact and accessible. (RELATED: FCC’s Republican Commissioners Lash Out At Twitter After The Tech Giant Targets Trump’s Tweets)
Twitter fact-checked the president after he said in a May 26 tweet that California’s mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud. A note from Twitter below the Tweet reads “Get the facts about mail-in ballots” and redirects users to articles refuting Trump’s claim.
The company censored a Trump tweet on May 29 after he called people rioting and looting in Minneapolis “THUGS” and suggested that he would send in the military. He added, “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
Twitter hid Trump’s tweet under a banner noting that the post violates company rules against glorifying violence.
Trump was referring to riots and looting that took place during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died on May 25 after a police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, as a video recording of the incident showed.
The platform concealed another Trump tweet Tuesday for warning activists that they will be met with “serious force” if they build an autonomous zone in Washington, D.C.
The president’s tweet was apparently a warning to activists who are seeking to build a so-called “autonomous zone” near the White House.
“There will never be an ‘Autonomous Zone’ in Washington, D.C., as long as I’m your President. If they try they will be met with serious force!” the president wrote in the since-flagged tweet.
After the first two actions against his tweets, Trump signed an executive order in May making tech companies liable for censorship.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen asked Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in May to suspend the Iranian supreme leader’s account, according to The Times of Israel.
“The company’s Hateful Conduct Policy stipulates that a user ‘may not promote violence against, or directly attack, or threaten other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or religious affiliation … or calls for mass murder,’” Farkash-Hacohen’s office told The Israel Times in a press statement that month.
She added that Twitter must suspend Khamenei “over his consistent posting of anti-Semitic and genocidal posts.”
Khamenei told his Twitter followers on May 20, “We will support and assist any nation or any group anywhere who opposes and fights the Zionist regime, and we do not hesitate to say this.” He repeated similar sentiments one day later.
The elimination of the Zionist regime does not mean the massacre of the Jewish ppl. The ppl of Palestine should hold a referendum. Any political sys they vote for should govern in all of Palestine. The only remedy until the removal of the Zionist regime is firm, armed resistance. — Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) May 21, 2020
“The elimination of the Zionist regime does not mean the massacre of the Jewish ppl. The ppl of Palestine should hold a referendum,” Khamenei wrote in a May 21 tweet. “Any political sys they vote for should govern in all of Palestine. The only remedy until the removal of the Zionist regime is firm, armed resistance.”
He later doubled down.
“The Zionist regime is a deadly, cancerous growth and a detriment to this region. It will undoubtedly be uprooted and destroyed,” Khamenei wrote on May 22. “Then, the shame will fall on those who put their facilities at the service of normalization of relations with this regime.”
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thedailycaller--2020-06-25--US Special Forces Used A Special Missile With Metal Blades To Take Out Terrorist: Report

U.S. Special Forces used a non-explosive missile with metal blades to kill an al-Qaida-affiliated leader in Syria earlier in June , The New York Times reported .
Al-Qaida officials confirmed Khalid al-Aruri , the leader of Hurras al-Din , had been killed in a Special Forces attack that used a Hellfire RX9 missile to strike the alleged terrorist ’ s car June 14 , according to the NYT .
Khalid became the leader of the al-Qaida-affiliated group in 2019 , according to the United Nations Security Council .
( Related : FBI Indicts Man On Most Wanted List With Terrorism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Hellfire R9X missile had been used to kill Jamal al-Badawi in 2019 , according to the Wall Street Journal .
Badawi was the alleged mastermind of the USS Cole bomb attack in 2000 that killed 17 American sailors .
The Obama administration began developing the R9X missile , also called the ninja bomb , in 2011 to avoid killing civilians during airstrikes in the Middle East , the WSJ reported .
The missile has no exploding warhead , but extends several blades moments before impact in order to shred the intended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American forces have used the modified Hellfire missile to accurately target jihadists , according to Charles Lister , the director of the Middle East Institute ’ s Syria Program .
“ The kinetic , non-explosive missile deploys razor-sharp blades to tear apart the target , ” Lister said June 14 .
The Trump administration has conducted missile strikes to kill several top terrorists in 2020 , including General Qasem Soleimani and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi .
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation .
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U.S. Special Forces used a non-explosive missile with metal blades to kill an al-Qaida-affiliated leader in Syria earlier in June, The New York Times reported.
Al-Qaida officials confirmed Khalid al-Aruri, the leader of Hurras al-Din, had been killed in a Special Forces attack that used a Hellfire RX9 missile to strike the alleged terrorist’s car June 14, according to the NYT. Khalid became the leader of the al-Qaida-affiliated group in 2019, according to the United Nations Security Council. (Related: FBI Indicts Man On Most Wanted List With Terrorism Charges)
Before al-Aruri’s death, the Hellfire R9X missile had been used to kill Jamal al-Badawi in 2019, according to the Wall Street Journal. Badawi was the alleged mastermind of the USS Cole bomb attack in 2000 that killed 17 American sailors.
The Obama administration began developing the R9X missile, also called the ninja bomb, in 2011 to avoid killing civilians during airstrikes in the Middle East, the WSJ reported.
The missile has no exploding warhead, but extends several blades moments before impact in order to shred the intended target, according to the WSJ.
American forces have used the modified Hellfire missile to accurately target jihadists, according to Charles Lister, the director of the Middle East Institute’s Syria Program.
“The kinetic, non-explosive missile deploys razor-sharp blades to tear apart the target,” Lister said June 14.
NEW – Huras al-Din, #AlQaeda‘s affiliate in #Syria, have acknowledged & mourned the death of Khalid al-Aruri (Abu al-Qassam al-Urduni) — saying he was killed while en route to a meeting intended to form the Stand Firm ops room’s military leadership. pic.twitter.com/dnckJ5PhoB — Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) June 24, 2020
#pts: Beyond the significance of Khaled al-Aruri’s death (it’s a BIG deal), the R9X is emerging as #America‘s favored munition for precision killings of senior jihadists. The kinetic, non-explosive missile deploys razor-sharp blades to tear apart the target. Look at the car: pic.twitter.com/ptFCWMJwIg — Charles Lister (@Charles_Lister) June 14, 2020
The Trump administration has conducted missile strikes to kill several top terrorists in 2020, including General Qasem Soleimani and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation. The CIA declined to comment.
UPDATE: This post has been updated to include that the CIA declined to comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Jon Jones Says DUI Arrest Was A ‘Bottom’ For Him

UFC star Jon Jones thinks his DUI arrest will ultimately serve as a positive .
Jones was arrested for a DUI in Albuquerque , New Mexico back in March , and he was ultimately sentenced to house arrest .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , he ’ s ready to put it behind him .
According to TMZ , Jones said during an appearance on Steve-O ’ s “ Wild Ride ” podcast that it was a “ bottom ” for him , but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways.
” He also said , “ It embarrassed me , it reality-checked me…I ’ ve never been on camera drunk for the public to see like that.
” You can listen to his full comments below .
At the end of the day , this is a great update from Jones .
The man is a superstar athlete , but he ’ s repeatedly struggled with issues .
Sometimes , you can truly move forward until you hit rock bottom .
If his DUI arrest was his rock bottom , and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then it was for the best .
He has far too much talent to be pissing it away by making bad decisions .
We all make mistakes in life and we all screw up .
Getting a DUI is insanely stupid .
There ’ s never a reason to get intoxicated and hop behind the wheel of a car .
It ’ s never acceptable , and the UFC superstar should have known much better .
Anyone with a driver ’ s license knows better .
However , if Jones uses the arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a better direction , then it will have had a positive outcome .

UFC star Jon Jones thinks his DUI arrest will ultimately serve as a positive.
Jones was arrested for a DUI in Albuquerque, New Mexico back in March, and he was ultimately sentenced to house arrest. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, he’s ready to put it behind him. According to TMZ, Jones said during an appearance on Steve-O’s “Wild Ride” podcast that it was a “bottom” for him, but also set him “free in so many ways.”
He also said, “It embarrassed me, it reality-checked me…I’ve never been on camera drunk for the public to see like that.”
You can listen to his full comments below.
At the end of the day, this is a great update from Jones. The man is a superstar athlete, but he’s repeatedly struggled with issues.
Sometimes, you can truly move forward until you hit rock bottom. If his DUI arrest was his rock bottom, and he bounces back in a big way, then it was for the best.
He has far too much talent to be pissing it away by making bad decisions.
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We all make mistakes in life and we all screw up. Getting a DUI is insanely stupid. There’s never a reason to get intoxicated and hop behind the wheel of a car.
It’s never acceptable, and the UFC superstar should have known much better. Anyone with a driver’s license knows better.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by BONY (@jonnybones) on May 11, 2020 at 4:52pm PDT
However, if Jones uses the arrest to turn his life around and move in a better direction, then it will have had a positive outcome.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Blasts Failing Trump Campaign Message

The Wall Street Journal ’ s editorial board issued a scathing critique of President Donald Trump on Thursday evening for failing to explicitly state initiatives he wants to tackle in a potential second term in the White House .
“ As of now Mr. Trump has no second-term agenda , or even a message beyond four more years of himself , ” the board writes .
“ His recent events in Tulsa and Arizona were dominated by personal grievances .
He resorted to his familiar themes from 2016 like reducing immigration and denouncing the press , but he offered nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persuaded.
” The editorial says that “ Mr .
Trump ’ s advisers have an agenda that would speak to opportunity for Americans of all races—school choice for K-12 , vocational education as an alternative to college , expanded health-care choice , building on the opportunity zones in tax reform , and more.
” Still , The Wall Street Journal ’ s editorial board suggests that “ Mr .
Trump lacks the self-awareness and discipline to make this case.
” “ If that ’ s true he should understand that he is headed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those who schemed against him in 2016 , ” the board concludes .
“ Worse , he will have let down the 63 million Americans who sent him to the White House by losing , of all people , to ‘ Sleepy Joe . '
” The editorial was published just before Fox News aired a Thursday night town hall featuring Trump and Sean Hannity .
During the event , Hannity flat out asked the president “ what ’ s at stake in this election as you compare and contrast , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a second term ?
Instead of listing any potential initiatives , Trump gave a confusing answer on his experience living in Washington , DC .
“ The word ‘ experiences ’ is a very important word .
It ’ s a very important meaning , ” he stated .
“ I never did this before .
I never slept over in Washington.
” “ I was in Washington I think 17 times , and all of a sudden , I ’ m the president of the United States , ” Trump continued .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Avenue with our First Lady and I say , ‘ this is great , ’ but I didn ’ t know very many people in Washington .
It wasn ’ t my thing .
I was from Manhattan , from New York.
” ( EXCLUSIVE : Read All The Highlights From Our Hour-Long Oval Office Interview With President Donald Trump ) Trump did tell the Daily Caller during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office that he would be open to modernizing antitrust laws for internet companies , but he has not yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the same interview that the process would be an uphill battle .
“ That could happen .
You ’ ve got a lot of forces , ” he told the Daily Caller .
“ It sounds good , but you say , ‘ let ’ s do it , ’ and you get clobbered .
It ’ s a little bit like getting out of wars .
You ’ ve got a lot of the military-industrial complex , you get out of wars , and they don ’ t want to get @ @ @ @ @

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board issued a scathing critique of President Donald Trump on Thursday evening for failing to explicitly state initiatives he wants to tackle in a potential second term in the White House.
“As of now Mr. Trump has no second-term agenda, or even a message beyond four more years of himself,” the board writes. “His recent events in Tulsa and Arizona were dominated by personal grievances. He resorted to his familiar themes from 2016 like reducing immigration and denouncing the press, but he offered nothing for those who aren’t already persuaded.”
The editorial says that “Mr. Trump’s advisers have an agenda that would speak to opportunity for Americans of all races—school choice for K-12, vocational education as an alternative to college, expanded health-care choice, building on the opportunity zones in tax reform, and more.”
Still, The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board suggests that “Mr. Trump lacks the self-awareness and discipline to make this case.”
“If that’s true he should understand that he is headed for a defeat that will reward all of those who schemed against him in 2016,” the board concludes. “Worse, he will have let down the 63 million Americans who sent him to the White House by losing, of all people, to ‘Sleepy Joe.'”
The editorial was published just before Fox News aired a Thursday night town hall featuring Trump and Sean Hannity. During the event, Hannity flat out asked the president “what’s at stake in this election as you compare and contrast, and what are your top priority items for a second term?
Here’s the transcript of Trump’s response when he was asked what are his top priorities for a second term. pic.twitter.com/XKMawRiXFs — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 26, 2020
Instead of listing any potential initiatives, Trump gave a confusing answer on his experience living in Washington, DC.
“The word ‘experiences’ is a very important word. It’s a very important meaning,” he stated. “I never did this before. I never slept over in Washington.”
“I was in Washington I think 17 times, and all of a sudden, I’m the president of the United States,” Trump continued. “I’m riding down Pennsylvania Avenue with our First Lady and I say, ‘this is great,’ but I didn’t know very many people in Washington. It wasn’t my thing. I was from Manhattan, from New York.” (EXCLUSIVE: Read All The Highlights From Our Hour-Long Oval Office Interview With President Donald Trump)
Trump did tell the Daily Caller during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office that he would be open to modernizing antitrust laws for internet companies, but he has not yet expanded on those comments publicly and suggested in the same interview that the process would be an uphill battle.
“That could happen. You’ve got a lot of forces,” he told the Daily Caller. “It sounds good, but you say, ‘let’s do it,’ and you get clobbered. It’s a little bit like getting out of wars. You’ve got a lot of the military-industrial complex, you get out of wars, and they don’t want to get out of wars.”


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--REPORT: Florida State Boosters Will Pull Funding If Doak Campbell Stadium Name Is Changed

Florida State boosters will reportedly stop writing big checks if Doak Campbell Stadium gets a name change .
According to Logan Robinson , “ multiple high-level ” individuals are “ threatening to cut off funding ” if FSU pulls the trigger on a name change .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) There is currently a movement to change the name from the former University president because some think he was a segregationist , which has been denied by his family .
Campbell served as the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The name of the stadium isn ’ t getting changed , folks .
It might not have gotten changed no matter what , but if boosters are really going to pull funding , then there ’ s no shot it ’ s called anything other than Doak Campbell Stadium .
Here ’ s a very open secret for all of you to learn and understand .
Boosters have an immense amount of power and influence in college sports , especially football .
They ’ re not just powerful .
They can dictate what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach with a big buyout fired ?
You better call the boosters .
Need money for renovations ?
Time to start dialing up boosters .
The men who write checks when schools need money are listened to at all times .
If there are millions of dollars on the line , which is almost certainly the case , then FSU won ’ t do anything to risk losing it .
The mob might want the stadium name changed , but money talks a lot more than petitions .
Now , if the boosters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d happen by noon .
However , they ’ re clearly not .
Because of that fact , the stadium name won ’ t be touched .

Florida State boosters will reportedly stop writing big checks if Doak Campbell Stadium gets a name change.
According to Logan Robinson, “multiple high-level” individuals are “threatening to cut off funding” if FSU pulls the trigger on a name change. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Source tells me multiple high-level (!!!) boosters are threatening to cut off funding to #FSU if Doak S. Campbell stadium name is changed. #Noles — Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) June 25, 2020
There is currently a movement to change the name from the former University president because some think he was a segregationist, which has been denied by his family. Campbell served as the president of FSU from 1941 to 1957.
The name of the stadium isn’t getting changed, folks. It might not have gotten changed no matter what, but if boosters are really going to pull funding, then there’s no shot it’s called anything other than Doak Campbell Stadium.
Here’s a very open secret for all of you to learn and understand. Boosters have an immense amount of power and influence in college sports, especially football.
They’re not just powerful. They can dictate what happens in entire programs. Want a coach with a big buyout fired? You better call the boosters.
Need money for renovations? Time to start dialing up boosters. The men who write checks when schools need money are listened to at all times.
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If there are millions of dollars on the line, which is almost certainly the case, then FSU won’t do anything to risk losing it.
The mob might want the stadium name changed, but money talks a lot more than petitions. Now, if the boosters were okay with a change, it’d happen by noon.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by FSU Football (@fsufootball) on Apr 18, 2020 at 7:00am PDT
However, they’re clearly not. Because of that fact, the stadium name won’t be touched.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--The RealClearPolitics View Of 2020 From Tom Bevan

On the Friday interview edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we talk with co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics , Tom Bevan .
We discuss the origin of the site and how the simple idea of averaging polls was a game changer for them .
( RELATED : New Poll Shows Trump Within 1 Point Of Biden In Michigan ) Then we get into the latest polls for 2020 , as well as whether or not polling is actually as bad as many people think it is .
We also discuss how the current protests across the country present both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ candidates , depending on who asks first , and how .
You ’ ll enjoy the discussion .
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On the Friday interview edition of the Daily Daily Caller Podcast we talk with co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, Tom Bevan. We discuss the origin of the site and how the simple idea of averaging polls was a game changer for them. (RELATED: New Poll Shows Trump Within 1 Point Of Biden In Michigan)
Then we get into the latest polls for 2020, as well as whether or not polling is actually as bad as many people think it is. We also discuss how the current protests across the country present both a challenge and an opportunity for both candidates, depending on who asks first, and how. You’ll enjoy the discussion. (RELATED: We Asked Biden’s Campaign If He Supports Removing Washington, Grant, Roosevelt & Jesus Statues, Received No Answer)
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thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Hilarious You Betcha Video Shows What It’s Like To Start A Bonfire

You Betcha has dropped a new video , and this one is about how tough it is to start a bonfire .
As everyone knows , I ’ m a huge fan of the popular entertainment company .
They drop hilarious videos all the time , and this one is pretty damn good .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It perfectly captures how tough it can be to start a bonfire .
Give it a watch below .
You ’ re going to love it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bonfire season where I live , I know how frustrating this can be .
Nothing is worse than when a fire won ’ t catch .
It kills the mood and vibe , and it ’ s just incredibly irritating .
A fire not starting can take a great night and turn it on its head real fast .
Personally , I ’ m a tipi kind of guy .
I build the tipi out of thinly sliced pieces of wood , load the base with newspaper and cardboard and then put a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tends to work incredibly well .
Fun story for you all .
My mother was having a bonfire with some of her friends when I was a kid .
They were all enjoying some wine but just couldn ’ t get the fire crackling .
Like the moronic young kid that I was , I just sprayed some gasoline on it , lit a match and threw it in from a distance of about 18 inches .
I lost all the hair on my hand in about a second flat .
So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t start dousing your fires with gasoline .
That ’ s a recipe for absolute disaster .
Now , let ’ s get back to cracking them open ?

You Betcha has dropped a new video, and this one is about how tough it is to start a bonfire.
As everyone knows, I’m a huge fan of the popular entertainment company. They drop hilarious videos all the time, and this one is pretty damn good. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It perfectly captures how tough it can be to start a bonfire. Give it a watch below. You’re going to love it.
Seeing as how it’s currently bonfire season where I live, I know how frustrating this can be. Nothing is worse than when a fire won’t catch.
It kills the mood and vibe, and it’s just incredibly irritating. A fire not starting can take a great night and turn it on its head real fast.
Personally, I’m a tipi kind of guy. I build the tipi out of thinly sliced pieces of wood, load the base with newspaper and cardboard and then put a thicker piece in the middle.
It tends to work incredibly well.
Fun story for you all. My mother was having a bonfire with some of her friends when I was a kid. They were all enjoying some wine but just couldn’t get the fire crackling.
Like the moronic young kid that I was, I just sprayed some gasoline on it, lit a match and threw it in from a distance of about 18 inches.
I lost all the hair on my hand in about a second flat.
So, enjoy the fun summer months, but don’t start dousing your fires with gasoline. That’s a recipe for absolute disaster.
Now, let’s get back to cracking them open?


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Paige VanZant Says She ‘Made More Money’ From ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Than Fighting In The UFC

UFC star Paige VanZant apparently made more money on “ Dancing with the Stars ” than fighting in the octagon .
During an interview with Ariel Helwani ahead of her return to the octagon at UFC 251 , the UFC sensation said , “ I made more money on Dancing with the Stars than I have in my entire UFC career combined .
Every fight , every win , every bonus .
And it just shows that the money is out there.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes $ 46,000 to show for a fight , and then makes another $ 46,000 if she wins .
You can watch her full comments below .
VanZant ’ s contract with the UFC is up after her upcoming fight against Amanda Ribas July 11 at UFC 251 on Fight Island , and it ’ s clear she ’ s trying to get straight paid .
Will Dana White spend the money necessary to keep her in the UFC ?
I have no idea , but he absolutely should .
Even when VanZant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has happened a lot , she ’ s still one of the most recognizable faces in the sport .
The UFC is big , but it also relies on star power .
VanZant , despite not being the best fighter , is one of the organization ’ s biggest stars .
First , let ’ s take care of business against Amanda Ribas , and then we can figure out the rest from there .
Having said that , I 100 % believe White needs to write a check to keep her in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way too big of a brand and name to let walk away .

UFC star Paige VanZant apparently made more money on “Dancing with the Stars” than fighting in the octagon.
During an interview with Ariel Helwani ahead of her return to the octagon at UFC 251, the UFC sensation said, “I made more money on Dancing with the Stars than I have in my entire UFC career combined. Every fight, every win, every bonus. And it just shows that the money is out there.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
She made it clear she makes $46,000 to show for a fight, and then makes another $46,000 if she wins. You can watch her full comments below.
Heading into the final fight of her current contract, @paigevanzant is looking to prove her value at #UFC251 (via @arielhelwani) pic.twitter.com/t0NnW7ObRl — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 24, 2020
VanZant’s contract with the UFC is up after her upcoming fight against Amanda Ribas July 11 at UFC 251 on Fight Island, and it’s clear she’s trying to get straight paid.
Will Dana White spend the money necessary to keep her in the UFC? I have no idea, but he absolutely should.
“True or False: This is the final fight for you in the UFC.”@paigevanzant answered @arielhelwani‘s question regarding her pending free agency. pic.twitter.com/x1MgBlI9og — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 24, 2020
Even when VanZant loses or has health issues, which has happened a lot, she’s still one of the most recognizable faces in the sport.
The UFC is big, but it also relies on star power. VanZant, despite not being the best fighter, is one of the organization’s biggest stars.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige VanZant (@paigevanzant) on Jun 25, 2020 at 11:03pm PDT
First, let’s take care of business against Amanda Ribas, and then we can figure out the rest from there. Having said that, I 100% believe White needs to write a check to keep her in the UFC.
She’s just way too big of a brand and name to let walk away.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Jordan Brand Revenue Is Up 15% As The Rest Of Nike Struggles

Business is booming for the Jordan brand .
According to Lauren Thomas , revenue for Nike is down in a big way , and it ’ s down a total of four percent over the past 12 months .
Some parts of the company are down more than 10 % .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) You know what ’ s not down ?
The Jordan brand , which is up 15 % over the same period of time .
This is just another testament to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nike is suffering across the board .
It ’ s a very tough time .
Running , football , training and “ others ” are all down by double digits .
Yet business is booming for the Nike brand built around the six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls .
It just goes to prove Michael Jordan is absolutely bulletproof .
It probably doesn ’ t hurt that “ The Last Dance ” aired starting back in April .
The Jordan brand was already strong , but it ’ s probably never been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ That series was absolutely incredible , and you should all watch it .
Jordan has six rings , tons of money in the bank and he ’ s apparently the strongest part of the Nike empire .
Life sure must be nice for the Chicago Bulls legend .

Business is booming for the Jordan brand.
According to Lauren Thomas, revenue for Nike is down in a big way, and it’s down a total of four percent over the past 12 months. Some parts of the company are down more than 10%. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
You know what’s not down? The Jordan brand, which is up 15% over the same period of time.
These are wholesale revenues for the Nike brand (broken down) on a 12-month basis, for the period ended May 31. Only category up y-o-y: Jordan. pic.twitter.com/wSLqoZ7Gdu — Lauren Thomas (@laurenthomas) June 25, 2020
This is just another testament to Michael Jordan’s insane popularity. Nike is suffering across the board. It’s a very tough time. Running, football, training and “others” are all down by double digits.
Yet business is booming for the Nike brand built around the six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls.
It just goes to prove Michael Jordan is absolutely bulletproof.
If Michael Jordan’s deal is the same as has been last speculated — 5% of Jordan brand wholesale sales — he made $180 million in the last 12 months from Nike. — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 25, 2020
It probably doesn’t hurt that “The Last Dance” aired starting back in April. The Jordan brand was already strong, but it’s probably never been stronger than it is right now.
That series was absolutely incredible, and you should all watch it.
If this doesn’t motivate you to be great, I don’t know what will. “Winning has a price, leadership has a price… ‘The one thing about Michael Jordan was he never asked me to do something that he didn’t ****ing do.” pic.twitter.com/sEt4eE9nTz — Zeke Healy (@ZekeHealy) May 11, 2020
Jordan has six rings, tons of money in the bank and he’s apparently the strongest part of the Nike empire. Life sure must be nice for the Chicago Bulls legend.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Says Time Is ‘Narrowing’ On The College Football Season

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey thinks time is running short when it comes to figuring out the college football season .
Right now , the world of college football has been thrust into chaos as coronavirus cases continue to pop up all over the sport .
With a lot of uncertainty in the air , nobody has any idea what the fall will look like .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) When asked by Paul Finebaum about the time situation , Sankey said , “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not what you want to hear right now if you ’ re a college football fan , but Sankey is correct .
We ’ re now at the end of June , and the season is about two months away .
Time is something that is rapidly running out .
If we don ’ t have some concrete plans very soon , then the season will only be put at further risk .
I understand people have been working around the clock for months , but it ’ s time for answers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain in a state of limbo forever , which is more or less where we ’ ve been for the past three months .
I wish I could say Sankey was wrong , but he ’ s not .
We have about two months before the season begins .
We need answers , and we need them right now .

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey thinks time is running short when it comes to figuring out the college football season.
Right now, the world of college football has been thrust into chaos as coronavirus cases continue to pop up all over the sport. With a lot of uncertainty in the air, nobody has any idea what the fall will look like. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
When asked by Paul Finebaum about the time situation, Sankey said, “It’s narrowing.”
SEC Commissioner @GregSankey on if he still has the asset of time: “It’s narrowing.” — Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) June 25, 2020
That’s certainly not what you want to hear right now if you’re a college football fan, but Sankey is correct.
We’re now at the end of June, and the season is about two months away. Time is something that is rapidly running out.
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If we don’t have some concrete plans very soon, then the season will only be put at further risk. I understand people have been working around the clock for months, but it’s time for answers and solutions.
We simply can’t remain in a state of limbo forever, which is more or less where we’ve been for the past three months.
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I wish I could say Sankey was wrong, but he’s not. We have about two months before the season begins. We need answers, and we need them right now.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Wake Forest Coach Dave Clawson Will Spend The Entire Season Away From His Wife Because Of Coronaviru

Wake Forest Coach Dave Clawson Will Spend The Entire Season Away From His Wife Because Of Coronavirus Fears

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson will spend the entire season apart from his wife Catherine .
According to ESPN , Clawson will be isolated from his wife starting July 12 through the conclusion of the season .
Catherine underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2017 , and despite the fact she ’ s clear now , her white blood cell count puts her at elevated risk for coronavirus complications .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ When I ’ m working on a daily basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a staff of 50 , I don ’ t know how I could go home at night and honestly tell my wife I couldn ’ t have come in contact with [ coronavirus ] .
I love coaching , but I love my wife more .
There ’ s no way I ’ m going to do anything that would put her at risk , ” Clawson explained , according to the same ESPN report .
Honestly , this is incredibly sad .
If Wake Forest goes to a bowl , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2020 .
That means Clawson could be separated from his wife for nearly six months .
Imagine being separated from your wife for six months .
If that ’ s not a heartbreaking thing to live through , then I don ’ t know what is .
Hopefully Clawson is able to work out a way to still communicate with his wife on a regular basis .
Maybe they could even see each other in-person at a distance .
It ’ s just a terrible situation , and there ’ s no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s all hope Clawson is able to see his wife sooner than later .
This damn coronavirus pandemic needs to end .

Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson will spend the entire season apart from his wife Catherine.
According to ESPN, Clawson will be isolated from his wife starting July 12 through the conclusion of the season. Catherine underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2017, and despite the fact she’s clear now, her white blood cell count puts her at elevated risk for coronavirus complications. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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“When I’m working on a daily basis, coaching 110 to 120 players and having a staff of 50, I don’t know how I could go home at night and honestly tell my wife I couldn’t have come in contact with [coronavirus]. I love coaching, but I love my wife more. There’s no way I’m going to do anything that would put her at risk,” Clawson explained, according to the same ESPN report.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wake Forest Football (@wakefootball) on Apr 7, 2020 at 6:38am PDT
Honestly, this is incredibly sad. If Wake Forest goes to a bowl, the season might not end until the end of 2020.
That means Clawson could be separated from his wife for nearly six months. Imagine being separated from your wife for six months.
If that’s not a heartbreaking thing to live through, then I don’t know what is.
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Hopefully Clawson is able to work out a way to still communicate with his wife on a regular basis.
Maybe they could even see each other in-person at a distance. It’s just a terrible situation, and there’s no other way to put it.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wake Forest Football (@wakefootball) on Feb 20, 2020 at 6:24am PST
Let’s all hope Clawson is able to see his wife sooner than later. This damn coronavirus pandemic needs to end.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Penn State President Eric Barron Says He Doesn’t ‘Know’ Any School Planning On Full Football Capacit

Penn State President Eric Barron Says He Doesn’t ‘Know’ Any School Planning On Full Football Capacity

Penn State University president Eric Barron doesn ’ t think college football stadiums will be full in the fall .
According to OnwardState.com , Barron talked about the upcoming season earlier in the week , and said there ’ s fear packed stadiums could “ create [ a ] super-spreader event ” during the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) “ I know of no school for which Penn State has interaction [ with ] that is planning to fill stadiums .
And in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re considering a very reduced number of students .
So for example , electronic ticketing , no cash , different sanitation procedures , social distancing , ” Barron explained when discussing the upcoming football season .
I ’ m sure Eric Barron is a good dude .
I have no doubt about that at all .
However , I only have one message for him , and you can watch it below .
Unless the military is willing to guard football stadiums to keep fans out , I find it really hard to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ton of people in the seats come September .
Good luck telling the great people of Ohio State , Michigan , Wisconsin and the entire SEC that they can ’ t attend games .
You want civil unrest on your hands ?
Ban fans from football games , and you ’ ll find it in a heartbeat .
We need football in the fall , fans need to be in the stands and the games have to happen .
Am I open to some minor changes and tweaks ?
Of course .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Will fans accept only 25 % of the stadium being full ?
No shot .
Keep up the fight and give us our football in the fall !

Penn State University president Eric Barron doesn’t think college football stadiums will be full in the fall.
According to OnwardState.com, Barron talked about the upcoming season earlier in the week, and said there’s fear packed stadiums could “create [a] super-spreader event” during the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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“I know of no school for which Penn State has interaction [with] that is planning to fill stadiums. And in fact, at most, they’re considering a very reduced number of students. So for example, electronic ticketing, no cash, different sanitation procedures, social distancing,” Barron explained when discussing the upcoming football season.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Penn State Football (@pennstatefball) on Jun 20, 2020 at 7:54am PDT
I’m sure Eric Barron is a good dude. I have no doubt about that at all. However, I only have one message for him, and you can watch it below.
Unless the military is willing to guard football stadiums to keep fans out, I find it really hard to believe they won’t have a ton of people in the seats come September.
Good luck telling the great people of Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin and the entire SEC that they can’t attend games.
You want civil unrest on your hands? Ban fans from football games, and you’ll find it in a heartbeat.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Penn State Football (@pennstatefball) on Jun 13, 2020 at 7:30am PDT
We need football in the fall, fans need to be in the stands and the games have to happen. Am I open to some minor changes and tweaks?
Of course. I’m not an unreasonable person. Will fans accept only 25% of the stadium being full? No shot.
Keep up the fight and give us our football in the fall!


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Terrifying Video Shows Shark Swimming Underneath People

A terrifying video shows a gigantic shark right underneath people in the ocean .
The Twitter account @ NSRI tweeted a video on Tuesday of a monstrous shark somewhere on “ along the Southern Cape coastline , ” and it ’ s right underneath people on paddle boards .
( SLIDESHOW : These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes ) In terms of chilling stuff you see on the internet , this video is like a horror film where you can just sense terror around the corner .
( SLIDESHOW : 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything ) Give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down ) Everyone laughs at me and mocks me because I say we should hunt these beasts down .
Everyone treats me like I ’ m insane .
( SLIDESHOW : This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet ) I might be insane , but not because I want to purge the ocean of sharks .
( SLIDESHOW : 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing ) I ’ m 100 % pro-human .
If the choice is between the guys on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m taking the humans .
If that ’ s crazy , then I guess that makes me insane .
Look , I ’ ve seen enough of “ Jaws ” to know how this story ends if we do nothing .
Fire up the submarines , fuel up the long-range bombers and let ’ s annihilate these beasts .
I wish we had another choice , but we simply don ’ t .
I take no pleasure in this order , but it ’ s time to take them out .

A terrifying video shows a gigantic shark right underneath people in the ocean.
The Twitter account @NSRI tweeted a video on Tuesday of a monstrous shark somewhere on “along the Southern Cape coastline,” and it’s right underneath people on paddle boards. (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
In terms of chilling stuff you see on the internet, this video is like a horror film where you can just sense terror around the corner. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
Give it a watch below. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
Due to a high number of reported White Shark sightings and close encounters, NSRI are appealing to the public exercise caution along the Southern Cape coastline, in particular around the coastline of Plettenberg Bay and between Mossel Bay and Jeffreys Bay.https://t.co/IKbxE3tNhh pic.twitter.com/3uI02FGgSc — Sea Rescue South Africa (@NSRI) June 23, 2020
Everyone laughs at me and mocks me because I say we should hunt these beasts down. Everyone treats me like I’m insane. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
I might be insane, but not because I want to purge the ocean of sharks. (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
I’m 100% pro-human. If the choice is between the guys on the paddle boards or the shark, I’m taking the humans.
If that’s crazy, then I guess that makes me insane. Look, I’ve seen enough of “Jaws” to know how this story ends if we do nothing.
Fire up the submarines, fuel up the long-range bombers and let’s annihilate these beasts. I wish we had another choice, but we simply don’t.
I take no pleasure in this order, but it’s time to take them out.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--NCAA Extends Recruiting Dead Period Through The End Of August

The NCAA has extended the recruiting dead period for all sports through the end of August .
The NCAA announced the decision Thursday night , and it ’ s just the latest time the dead period has been pushed back .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s been locked down ever since the start of coronavirus , and now the earliest shot at getting back to normal will be September .
While it ’ s unfortunate the recruiting dead period continues to get pushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really have much of a choice .
You simply can ’ t have schools in states that are more open hitting the recruiting trails while others can ’ t .
That ’ s a recipe for a disaster .
The NCAA has to have uniform rules for things like recruiting .
It ’ s just the unfortunate reality of the situation .
Until the overwhelming majority of states are open during the coronavirus pandemic , the NCAA will have to keep extending the dead period .
You can ’ t have 50 different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s just not going to end well , and the NCAA knows it .
While I hate the NCAA more than any of you do , I actually agree with them on this .
Do I like it ?
No .
Do we have any other choices ?
That ’ s also a no .
Let ’ s hope we ’ re back up and running like normal sooner than later .

The NCAA has extended the recruiting dead period for all sports through the end of August.
The NCAA announced the decision Thursday night, and it’s just the latest time the dead period has been pushed back. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s been locked down ever since the start of coronavirus, and now the earliest shot at getting back to normal will be September.
The Division I Council has extended the recruiting dead period: https://t.co/cGExRdbLrl pic.twitter.com/se3BFgg8wY — Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) June 25, 2020
While it’s unfortunate the recruiting dead period continues to get pushed back, the NCAA doesn’t really have much of a choice.
You simply can’t have schools in states that are more open hitting the recruiting trails while others can’t. That’s a recipe for a disaster.
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The NCAA has to have uniform rules for things like recruiting. It’s just the unfortunate reality of the situation.
Until the overwhelming majority of states are open during the coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will have to keep extending the dead period.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spencer Rattler (@spencer_rattler) on Apr 1, 2020 at 2:37pm PDT
You can’t have 50 different states with 50 different standards. That’s just not going to end well, and the NCAA knows it.
While I hate the NCAA more than any of you do, I actually agree with them on this. Do I like it? No. Do we have any other choices? That’s also a no.
Let’s hope we’re back up and running like normal sooner than later.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--REPORT: Zion Williamson Is ‘Going To Shock’ People Once NBA Games Start Again

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is reportedly in absurd shape .
Williamson and the rest of the NBA haven ’ t played basketball since the league came to a halt in March because of the coronavirus pandemic .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) However , Zion has apparently remained in elite shape and will dominate once he ’ s back on the court .
According to a source speaking to ESPN , the former Duke star is “ going to shock some people ” once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin told ESPN that Zion has “ been diligent about taking care of himself.
” If Zion is in better shape than he was in March , then the NBA better watch out .
The dude was already dominating the league when it shut down because of coronavirus .
He missed the early part of the season because of injury , but he was an unstoppable force once he returned to the court .
Now , he ’ s apparently been grinding it out during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shock ” fans once games start at the end of July .
If that doesn ’ t make you excited , then you ’ re not a real fan of sports .
Even though I hate Duke , it ’ s easy to cheer for Zion .
The dude is incredibly talented , humble , charismatic and he ’ s just a good dude .
I hope he tears the NBA up once he gets back on the court .

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is reportedly in absurd shape.
Williamson and the rest of the NBA haven’t played basketball since the league came to a halt in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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However, Zion has apparently remained in elite shape and will dominate once he’s back on the court. According to a source speaking to ESPN, the former Duke star is “going to shock some people” once he steps back on the court.
Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin told ESPN that Zion has “been diligent about taking care of himself.”
If Zion is in better shape than he was in March, then the NBA better watch out. The dude was already dominating the league when it shut down because of coronavirus.
He missed the early part of the season because of injury, but he was an unstoppable force once he returned to the court.
Now, he’s apparently been grinding it out during the pandemic, and is “going to shock” fans once games start at the end of July.
If that doesn’t make you excited, then you’re not a real fan of sports.
Even though I hate Duke, it’s easy to cheer for Zion. The dude is incredibly talented, humble, charismatic and he’s just a good dude.
I hope he tears the NBA up once he gets back on the court.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Matthew Stafford Works Out With His Lions Teammates During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is putting in work with his teammates during the coronavirus pandemic .
The team posted an Instagram video of the superstar quarterback going through what looked like a red-zone drill .
The ball looked beautiful coming out of his hand .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) I don ’ t know why , but that video sure did hit me hard .
There ’ s nothing that gets me going like Stafford slinging the rock .
The dude has a howitzer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When he cocks that beast back to let the ball fly , we all know we ’ re in for a fun time .
Given the fact that we ’ ve been at war with coronavirus for more than three months at this point , we ’ re all craving sports .
I ’ m so desperate for football that I ’ ll honestly watch practice highlights with a smile on my face at this point .
I ’ ll watch Stafford throw it during drills all day !
The season truly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Even if the Lions are trash , we still need the games , and we need them badly .

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is putting in work with his teammates during the coronavirus pandemic.
The team posted an Instagram video of the superstar quarterback going through what looked like a red-zone drill. The ball looked beautiful coming out of his hand. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Give the video a watch below.
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I don’t know why, but that video sure did hit me hard. There’s nothing that gets me going like Stafford slinging the rock.
The dude has a howitzer attached the right side of his body. When he cocks that beast back to let the ball fly, we all know we’re in for a fun time.
Given the fact that we’ve been at war with coronavirus for more than three months at this point, we’re all craving sports.
I’m so desperate for football that I’ll honestly watch practice highlights with a smile on my face at this point. I’ll watch Stafford throw it during drills all day!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Detroit Lions (@detroitlionsnfl) on May 16, 2020 at 2:00pm PDT
The season truly can’t get here fast enough. Even if the Lions are trash, we still need the games, and we need them badly.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--REPORT: Texas A&M And Michigan State Athletes Receive Positive Coronavirus Tests

Texas A & M and Michigan State both reportedly have athletes with coronavirus .
According to TMZ , “ multiple members ” of the Aggies football team have tested positive for the virus and are recovering in quarantine .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Saturday Tradition reported that Michigan State , which already got hit by coronavirus , has two more athletes with the virus .
It ’ s not known what sport the athletes at MSU with the virus play .
As I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no reason to panic when a school pops with a positive test .
Now , if a locker room gets decimated , then that ’ s a different story .
However , we ’ re going to have positive tests .
That ’ s just going to happen .
There ’ s no way to get around it at this point .
The key will be for universities to find a way to ensure the safety and security for all the athletes involved , which I have no doubt they can do .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the virus and protect the locker room .
It doesn ’ t need to get too complicated .
I truly believe we ’ ll have football in the fall if we ’ re smart about it .
Let ’ s not panic over a few positive tests .

Texas A&M and Michigan State both reportedly have athletes with coronavirus.
According to TMZ, “multiple members” of the Aggies football team have tested positive for the virus and are recovering in quarantine. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas A&M Football (@aggiefootball) on May 1, 2020 at 10:20am PDT
Saturday Tradition reported that Michigan State, which already got hit by coronavirus, has two more athletes with the virus.
It’s not known what sport the athletes at MSU with the virus play.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michigan State Football (@msu_football) on Jun 11, 2020 at 3:06pm PDT
As I’ve said several times, there’s no reason to panic when a school pops with a positive test. Now, if a locker room gets decimated, then that’s a different story.
However, we’re going to have positive tests. That’s just going to happen. There’s no way to get around it at this point.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas A&M Football (@aggiefootball) on Apr 12, 2020 at 8:00am PDT
The key will be for universities to find a way to ensure the safety and security for all the athletes involved, which I have no doubt they can do.
Test the athletes, isolate those who have the virus and protect the locker room. It doesn’t need to get too complicated.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Texas A&M Football (@aggiefootball) on Apr 9, 2020 at 8:29pm PDT
I truly believe we’ll have football in the fall if we’re smart about it. Let’s not panic over a few positive tests.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--TCU Quarterback Matthew Baldwin Medically Retires From Football

Matthew Baldwin ’ s time as a football player has officially come to an end .
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram , the former Ohio State quarterback and current TCU passer has decided to hang up his cleats after health issues with his back and knee .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Baldwin transferred from OSU to TCU back in 2019 after Justin Fields arrived in Columbus .
It truly is a shame Baldwin is calling it quits without ever being able to really get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of high school with a ton of hype when he went to Ohio State .
Unfortunately , he had no shot of seeing the field in Columbus with Justin Fields on the roster .
That meant he had to transfer .
He landed at TCU , and things clearly didn ’ t work out from there .
Now , he ’ s medically retiring and his football career is over .
It ’ s a dark and blunt reminder that you never know which snap might be your last .
Hopefully , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s passionate about .
It sucks we ’ ll never know what could have been , but that ’ s just the way sports work sometimes .

Matthew Baldwin’s time as a football player has officially come to an end.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the former Ohio State quarterback and current TCU passer has decided to hang up his cleats after health issues with his back and knee. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Baldwin transferred from OSU to TCU back in 2019 after Justin Fields arrived in Columbus.
It truly is a shame Baldwin is calling it quits without ever being able to really get many college reps. He came out of high school with a ton of hype when he went to Ohio State.
Unfortunately, he had no shot of seeing the field in Columbus with Justin Fields on the roster. That meant he had to transfer.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matthew Baldwin (@matthewjb6) on Apr 13, 2019 at 2:32pm PDT
He landed at TCU, and things clearly didn’t work out from there. Now, he’s medically retiring and his football career is over.
It’s a dark and blunt reminder that you never know which snap might be your last.
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Hopefully, he gets his degree and pursues something he’s passionate about. It sucks we’ll never know what could have been, but that’s just the way sports work sometimes.


thedailycaller--2020-06-26--Matt Rhule Says He ‘Would Consider Anything’ When It Comes To Kneeling During The National Anthem

Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule sounds open to kneeling during the national anthem .
The national anthem debate and the protests surrounding the song are front and center in the world of sports ever since Drew Brees ’ comments , and it sounds like Rhule is open to taking a knee with players .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) According to The Associated Press , he spoke about the subject Thursday during a Zoom call and said the following : I would consider anything as we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the cause .
I ’ m supportive of the movement .
I ’ m supportive of social justice .
I think for every person , coach or player , that will be a very personal decision .
I think it has to be made at the right time and the right reason for everybody .
Who is ready to watch the NFL burn to the ground with national anthem protests during the 2020 season ?
I sure know I am !
We already know that lots of players will take a knee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s been clear for several weeks at this point .
There ’ s no doubt you ’ re going to see kneeling on a mass level during the 2020 campaign .
However , I ’ m also starting to think there ’ s a very high chance that you ’ ll see several coaches also kneel during the anthem .
At this point , I ’ m not ruling anything out .
It seems like all options are on the table .
Players kneeling is one thing , but you ’ ll really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a knee .
We ’ ll see what happens once the regular season starts in September , but I can already tell it ’ s going to be absolute chaos .
Let us know what you think will happen in the comments !

Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule sounds open to kneeling during the national anthem.
The national anthem debate and the protests surrounding the song are front and center in the world of sports ever since Drew Brees’ comments, and it sounds like Rhule is open to taking a knee with players. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Highlight: @readdanwrite asks @drewbrees what the star NFL quarterback thinks about “players kneeling again when the NFL season starts.”@drewbrees: “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America or our country.” Full exchange: pic.twitter.com/MpCkFyOMed — Yahoo Finance (@YahooFinance) June 3, 2020
According to The Associated Press, he spoke about the subject Thursday during a Zoom call and said the following:
I would consider anything as we move forward. I’m supportive of the cause. I’m supportive of the movement. I’m supportive of social justice. I think for every person, coach or player, that will be a very personal decision. I think it has to be made at the right time and the right reason for everybody.
Who is ready to watch the NFL burn to the ground with national anthem protests during the 2020 season? I sure know I am!
We already know that lots of players will take a knee during the national anthem. That’s been clear for several weeks at this point.
There’s no doubt you’re going to see kneeling on a mass level during the 2020 campaign.
However, I’m also starting to think there’s a very high chance that you’ll see several coaches also kneel during the anthem.
At this point, I’m not ruling anything out. It seems like all options are on the table. Players kneeling is one thing, but you’ll really see fans explode if coaches start taking a knee.
We’ll see what happens once the regular season starts in September, but I can already tell it’s going to be absolute chaos. Let us know what you think will happen in the comments!