thedailycaller--2020-12-04--High School Football Player Destroys The Ref In Horrifying Fashion

A high school football player in Texas made one of the stupidest decisions in the history of sports Thursday night .
According to Andrew McCulloch , Edinburg player Emmanuel Duron was tossed from the Thursday night game and he proceeded to bodyslam the ref .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) The Monitor reported that the police had to escort Duron out of the stadium , and the ref had to be checked for a concussion .
You can watch the insane moment unfold below .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his actions , and that means he should probably be arrested .
According to McCulloch , he wasn ’ t in handcuffs when he was taken out of the stadium , and the police wouldn ’ t discuss the situation .
You simply can ’ t attack a ref in any situation and expect to just walk away without facing consequences .
That ref appears to be a bit of an older gentleman .
He could have suffered serious injuries from being body slammed into the ground .
When you do something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a price that needs to be paid .
If the police don ’ t send a message , then people will think attacking officials is acceptable conduct .
This wasn ’ t a shoving match .
It was a violent action , and we can ’ t tolerate that as a society .

A high school football player in Texas made one of the stupidest decisions in the history of sports Thursday night.
According to Andrew McCulloch, Edinburg player Emmanuel Duron was tossed from the Thursday night game and he proceeded to bodyslam the ref. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Really really ugly moment here in Edinburg Idk what happened but Emmanuel Duron was ejected from the game Moments later, he ran onto the field and body slammed the ref who ejected him Ref is still down on the turf #RGVFootball #txhsfb — Andrew McCulloch (@ByAndyMcCulloch) December 4, 2020
Referee has gotten up and is walking around under his own power Hard to see Duron, a senior, playing another game for the Bobcats — win or lose — after that incident #RGVFootball #txhsfb Almost set to resume play after a lengthy delay — Andrew McCulloch (@ByAndyMcCulloch) December 4, 2020
The Monitor reported that the police had to escort Duron out of the stadium, and the ref had to be checked for a concussion.
You can watch the insane moment unfold below.
That young man needs to face the music for his actions, and that means he should probably be arrested. According to McCulloch, he wasn’t in handcuffs when he was taken out of the stadium, and the police wouldn’t discuss the situation.
Edinburg PD officers who escorted Duron from the stadium: “No comment, we’re not at liberty to talk about that.” Duron was not handcuffed when he was led out #RGVFootball #txhsfb — Andrew McCulloch (@ByAndyMcCulloch) December 4, 2020
You simply can’t attack a ref in any situation and expect to just walk away without facing consequences.
That ref appears to be a bit of an older gentleman. He could have suffered serious injuries from being body slammed into the ground.
A cart is being brought out to help the ref off the field This is awful — Andrew McCulloch (@ByAndyMcCulloch) December 4, 2020
When you do something that horrible and stupid, there’s a price that needs to be paid. If the police don’t send a message, then people will think attacking officials is acceptable conduct. This wasn’t a shoving match.
It was a violent action, and we can’t tolerate that as a society.


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--This Is My Ultimate Sports Pregame Video Hype Playlist

Ladies and gentlemen , I ’ m finally making my sports pregame video hype playlist public for everyone to see .
In many articles , I ’ ve referenced the importance of my pregame playlist when it comes to getting mentally prepared for a big game .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Yet , I ’ ve never actually shown you guys the exact videos that I watch when I ’ m trying to get my mind right ahead of a win for my Wisconsin Badgers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all in for a treat !
For the first time ever , I ’ m revealing my entire video playlist in the exact order that I watch it .
Buckle up , and let ’ s take this journey together .
There you have it , folks .
Those are the 11 videos that I watch before every single Wisconsin football game ( and most basketball games ) , and they ’ re in the exact order that I watch them .
I never change the order .
The playlist has the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when it jumps from video to video .
We open with Herb Brooks , move to “ Friday Night Lights , ” go to Al Pacino , jump to some sports highlights and it never slows down .
If that playlist doesn ’ t amp you up , then you might want to make sure you still have a pulse .
It ’ s really that simple because it always gets me prepared for battle .
Now , let ’ s have ourselves a great Friday , a great Saturday of college football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call up the boys for a few beers .
I hope you all enjoyed that as much as I do every single week .

Ladies and gentlemen, I’m finally making my sports pregame video hype playlist public for everyone to see.
In many articles, I’ve referenced the importance of my pregame playlist when it comes to getting mentally prepared for a big game. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Yet, I’ve never actually shown you guys the exact videos that I watch when I’m trying to get my mind right ahead of a win for my Wisconsin Badgers.
Well, aren’t you all in for a treat! For the first time ever, I’m revealing my entire video playlist in the exact order that I watch it.
Buckle up, and let’s take this journey together.
There you have it, folks. Those are the 11 videos that I watch before every single Wisconsin football game (and most basketball games), and they’re in the exact order that I watch them.
I never change the order. The playlist has the perfect flow and it has the perfect tone when it jumps from video to video.
We open with Herb Brooks, move to “Friday Night Lights,” go to Al Pacino, jump to some sports highlights and it never slows down.
If that playlist doesn’t amp you up, then you might want to make sure you still have a pulse. It’s really that simple because it always gets me prepared for battle.
Now, let’s have ourselves a great Friday, a great Saturday of college football and don’t be afraid to call up the boys for a few beers.
I hope you all enjoyed that as much as I do every single week.


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--PREVIEW: Wisconsin Has To Beat Indiana In Football Saturday

Wisconsin needs a monster victory Saturday on the gridiron against Indiana .
Right now , the Badgers are 2-1 after having three games canceled and losing to Northwestern .
To call this season an unmitigated disaster would be an understatement .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s not our fault that we ’ ve had three games canceled , but it is our fault that the Wildcats boat raced us off of the field .
There are no excuses for how badly that game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ atrocious on the field .
As many people have said , it was insulting to have to sit there and watch , and I say that as someone who is probably the biggest supporter of the Wisconsin Badgers on the planet .
That ’ s why I hold them to such a high standard .
I expect more out of the people I ride with than the people I don ’ t .
Now , we have the opportunity to notch another win against a very solid Indiana team .
Quarterback Michael Penix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an injury suffered against Maryland , but that doesn ’ t mean I expect the Hoosiers to roll over and die .
If you think Indiana won ’ t come ready to fight , then you ’ re an idiot .
They ’ re having their best season in my lifetime , and the entire team will be ready to throw everything they have at Wisconsin .
It ’ s our job to make sure that we overwhelm them at every turn of the game .
So , let ’ s just go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure we win .
For me , that means locking in with my playlist , drinking beer and amping up the fans .
The team will take care of things on their end .
It ’ s time to get ourselves another W. You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on ABC .
Let ’ s do our jobs !

Wisconsin needs a monster victory Saturday on the gridiron against Indiana.
Right now, the Badgers are 2-1 after having three games canceled and losing to Northwestern. To call this season an unmitigated disaster would be an understatement. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
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It’s not our fault that we’ve had three games canceled, but it is our fault that the Wildcats boat raced us off of the field.
There are no excuses for how badly that game was played. Our offense looked absolutely atrocious on the field. As many people have said, it was insulting to have to sit there and watch, and I say that as someone who is probably the biggest supporter of the Wisconsin Badgers on the planet.
That’s why I hold them to such a high standard. I expect more out of the people I ride with than the people I don’t.
Now, we have the opportunity to notch another win against a very solid Indiana team. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is out for the season with an injury suffered against Maryland, but that doesn’t mean I expect the Hoosiers to roll over and die.
If you think Indiana won’t come ready to fight, then you’re an idiot. They’re having their best season in my lifetime, and the entire team will be ready to throw everything they have at Wisconsin.
It’s our job to make sure that we overwhelm them at every turn of the game.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wisconsin Football (@badgerfootball)
So, let’s just go out there and do our damn jobs to make sure we win. For me, that means locking in with my playlist, drinking beer and amping up the fans. The team will take care of things on their end.
It’s time to get ourselves another W.
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You can catch the game at 3:30 EST on ABC. Let’s do our jobs!


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Trump Confirms He Will Veto Current Military Spending Bill Over Section 230 Demands

President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to veto the National Defense Authorization Act ( NDAA ) on Thursday evening , saying Republicans had failed to include the provisions he demanded .
Trump had said on Tuesday that he would veto any NDAA that did not include language abolishing Section 230 and protecting military bases named after confederate figures .
The final version of the bill established a commission to review the naming of the Confederate bases and made no mention of section 230 , meeting Trump ’ s criteria for a veto .
( RELATED : REPORT : Chinese Communist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Internal Documents Show ) White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed Wednesday that Trump would make good on his veto threat .
However , she stated that she was not sure whether Trump would accept a version of the bill that adopted one of his demands and not the other .
Trump ’ s Thursday tweet confirms he does not plan to accept only half of his demands being met , though it is unclear whether his veto would be overturned in the Senate .
Trump accused his Republican allies of getting “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earlier on Thursday .
The law grants internet companies immunity from lability for content their users post .
Trump is the only Republican to propose a full abolishment of Section 230 .
Even the Republicans most critical of the law , such as Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley , have proposed only changing it in key ways .

President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to veto the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday evening, saying Republicans had failed to include the provisions he demanded.
Trump had said on Tuesday that he would veto any NDAA that did not include language abolishing Section 230 and protecting military bases named after confederate figures. The final version of the bill established a commission to review the naming of the Confederate bases and made no mention of section 230, meeting Trump’s criteria for a veto. (RELATED: REPORT: Chinese Communist Party Falsified Its Coronavirus Stats, Leaked Internal Documents Show)
Very sadly for our Nation, it looks like Senator @JimInhofe will not be putting the Section 230 termination clause into the Defense Bill. So bad for our National Security and Election Integrity. Last chance to ever get it done. I will VETO! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 4, 2020
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed Wednesday that Trump would make good on his veto threat. However, she stated that she was not sure whether Trump would accept a version of the bill that adopted one of his demands and not the other.
Trump’s Thursday tweet confirms he does not plan to accept only half of his demands being met, though it is unclear whether his veto would be overturned in the Senate.
Trump accused his Republican allies of getting “cold feet” on abolishing Section 230 earlier on Thursday. The law grants internet companies immunity from lability for content their users post.
Trump is the only Republican to propose a full abolishment of Section 230. Even the Republicans most critical of the law, such as Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, have proposed only changing it in key ways.


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--China Is Using Human Testing To Develop ‘Biologically Enhanced’ Soldiers, Top Intelligence Official

China Is Using Human Testing To Develop ‘Biologically Enhanced’ Soldiers, Top Intelligence Official Says

China has conducted human testing on members of its military in an effort to develop “ biologically enhanced ” soldiers , Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed Thursday .
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe warned of the Chinese government ’ s growing power in multiple spheres , including economic and military , naming China as the country ’ s “ greatest threat.
” Ratcliffe points to examples of China ’ s theft of U.S. technology , which he says is being used to bolster its rise as the world ’ s most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief : China Targeting Members Of Congress As Part Of ‘ Massive Influence Campaign ’ ) To do so , China reportedly conducts human testing on members of the People Liberation Army .
“ There are no ethical boundaries to Beijing ’ s pursuit of power , ” Ratcliffe wrote .
Former officials have warned that U.S. adversaries could use gene-editing technology in nefarious ways .
CRISPR technology is a lab process that edits DNA and can be used for beneficial medical advances , and Western scientists consider the use of gene-editing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy people , NBC reported .
Two American researchers pointed to indications that the Chinese military are interested in using CRISPR to enhance performance on the battlefield in a 2019 paper .
“ Although CRISPR has numerous exciting , clearly beneficial applications , particularly in medicine and agriculture , other aspects of Chinese research in CRISPR raise ethical or security concerns.
” The researchers also noted an interest in “ biological dominance ” or “ command-superiority in biology ” in the Chinese military ’ s writings on future warfare .
“ Modern biotechnology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( technology ) , and the cognitive , etc .
domains will have revolutionary influences upon weapons and equipment , the combat spaces , the forms of warfare , and military theories , ” the Vice President of the Academy of Military Sciences has said , according to the paper .

China has conducted human testing on members of its military in an effort to develop “biologically enhanced” soldiers, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed Thursday.
.@DNI_Ratcliffe outlines why China is a “once-in-a-generation challenge” and the greatest national security threat America faces in a @WSJ op-ed: https://t.co/Qk0UPgwtQG — Office of the DNI (@ODNIgov) December 3, 2020
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe warned of the Chinese government’s growing power in multiple spheres, including economic and military, naming China as the country’s “greatest threat.” Ratcliffe points to examples of China’s theft of U.S. technology, which he says is being used to bolster its rise as the world’s most powerful military.(RELATED: Intel Chief: China Targeting Members Of Congress As Part Of ‘Massive Influence Campaign’)
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe’s message to Biden on China: “It’s the greatest threat that this country has faced since World War II…This generation’s challenge is China’s intent to replace the United States as the world’s superpower” https://t.co/OPB1QcOORN pic.twitter.com/6Kbzgmau2c — CBS News (@CBSNews) December 3, 2020
To do so, China reportedly conducts human testing on members of the People Liberation Army. “There are no ethical boundaries to Beijing’s pursuit of power,” Ratcliffe wrote.
Former officials have warned that U.S. adversaries could use gene-editing technology in nefarious ways. CRISPR technology is a lab process that edits DNA and can be used for beneficial medical advances, and Western scientists consider the use of gene-editing to enhance human performance unethical to pursue in healthy people, NBC reported.
Two American researchers pointed to indications that the Chinese military are interested in using CRISPR to enhance performance on the battlefield in a 2019 paper.
“Although CRISPR has numerous exciting, clearly beneficial applications, particularly in medicine and agriculture, other aspects of Chinese research in CRISPR raise ethical or security concerns.”
The researchers also noted an interest in “biological dominance” or “command-superiority in biology” in the Chinese military’s writings on future warfare.
“Modern biotechnology and its integration with information, nano(technology), and the cognitive, etc. domains will have revolutionary influences upon weapons and equipment, the combat spaces, the forms of warfare, and military theories,” the Vice President of the Academy of Military Sciences has said, according to the paper.


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Lawyer Under Investigation For Allegedly Attempting To Illegally Register To Vote In Georgia

Attorney Bill Price was allegedly caught on camera Nov. 7 telling Bay County GOP members how they could vote in the upcoming Georgia Senate run-off elections , WSB-TV reported .
“ It can be done online or you can request your ballot at your new address in Georgia by mail , ” Price said .
“ You just go to the secretary of state ’ s website for the state of Georgia and register to vote there , ” Price said , according to WSB-TV .
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement Thursday that he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempts to undermine the democratic process will be “ prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
” ( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Trump Allies Go To War With Former Democrat ‘ Con Artists ’ Lin Wood And Sidney Powell Over Senate Runoff Comments ) “ Those who move to Georgia just to vote in the Senate runoffs with no intention of staying are committing a felony that is punishable with jailtime and hefty fines , Raffensperger said .
“ They will be found , they will be investigated , and they will @ @ @ @

Attorney Bill Price was allegedly caught on camera Nov. 7 telling Bay County GOP members how they could vote in the upcoming Georgia Senate run-off elections, WSB-TV reported.
“It can be done online or you can request your ballot at your new address in Georgia by mail,” Price said. “You just go to the secretary of state’s website for the state of Georgia and register to vote there,” Price said, according to WSB-TV.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement Thursday that he is investigating the incident and that anyone who attempts to undermine the democratic process will be “prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Allies Go To War With Former Democrat ‘Con Artists’ Lin Wood And Sidney Powell Over Senate Runoff Comments)
“Those who move to Georgia just to vote in the Senate runoffs with no intention of staying are committing a felony that is punishable with jailtime and hefty fines, Raffensperger said. “They will be found, they will be investigated, and they will be punished.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--First Responders Make Wild Rescue Of Dog Stuck On Floating Ice In North Dakota River

First responders made a wild rescue of a dog that had found itself stuck on a giant piece of floating ice on a North Dakota river .
In the clip shared Friday on Instagram by Fox News , we see the chocolate Labrador , named Lola , floating down the Sheyenne River in Horace on a chunk of ice and unable to get back to the shore .
The longer piece of the rescue was posted on YouTube from KHOU 11 .
( RELATED : Watch : Great White Shark Surprises Australia Cops [ VIDEO ] ) The pooch definitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legs after one of the emergency personnel jumped into the freezing water to rescue the stranded pup .
( RELATED : Watch This Herd Of Cows Help Police Take Down A Car Thief Suspect [ VIDEO ] ) At one point , the first responder reaches the block of ice and wiggles his way over to the dog who just keeps moving backwards until he managed to catch up with him .
The two then plunge back into the water and are pulled over to the shore with the help of other emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the video explained that Lola had become trapped on the ice after she had escaped from her owner ’ s property .
A passerby , ended up calling authorities for help after the person witnessed the animal go into the river .
Emergency responders ended up warming Lola up in the squad vehicle after the successful rescue and the pup was reunited with her owner , according to local news outlets .

First responders made a wild rescue of a dog that had found itself stuck on a giant piece of floating ice on a North Dakota river.
In the clip shared Friday on Instagram by Fox News, we see the chocolate Labrador, named Lola, floating down the Sheyenne River in Horace on a chunk of ice and unable to get back to the shore. The longer piece of the rescue was posted on YouTube from KHOU 11. (RELATED: Watch: Great White Shark Surprises Australia Cops [VIDEO])
The pooch definitely appeared afraid with her tail between her legs after one of the emergency personnel jumped into the freezing water to rescue the stranded pup. (RELATED: Watch This Herd Of Cows Help Police Take Down A Car Thief Suspect [VIDEO])
Check it out!
At one point, the first responder reaches the block of ice and wiggles his way over to the dog who just keeps moving backwards until he managed to catch up with him.
The two then plunge back into the water and are pulled over to the shore with the help of other emergency crew and a rope.
A description with the video explained that Lola had become trapped on the ice after she had escaped from her owner’s property. A passerby, ended up calling authorities for help after the person witnessed the animal go into the river.
Emergency responders ended up warming Lola up in the squad vehicle after the successful rescue and the pup was reunited with her owner, according to local news outlets.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Man Reportedly Charged With Attempted Murder After Chasing, Shooting Unarmed Burglar

A Miami man is facing attempted murder charges after he chased down and shot and unarmed burglar while he allegedly pleaded for his life , the Miami Herald reported .
Cathoris Jenkins was in his room playing video games when the suspected burglar , Xavier West , entered Jenkins ’ apartment , according to the Miami Herald .
Instead of calling the police , Jenkins allegedly picked up an assault rifle and chased West down the street , the Herald reported .
“ He begins to what appears to be to beg for his life , ” Miami-Dade Detective Iry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the defendant takes the assault rifle and shoots him multiple times.
” West was taken to the Ryder Trauma Center after the incident Tuesday afternoon .
Jenkins claimed , according to a police report obtained by the Herald , that he “ blacked out.
” But in a court hearing Wednesday , Jenkins told the judge he didn ’ t shoot West “ while he was on the ground.
” Jenkins also said he was the victim , the Herald reported .
“ You ’ re the victim of a potential burglary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go around shooting people , ” Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer told West .
( RELATED : Georgia Dem Senate Candidate Raphael Warnock Criticized Second Amendment Multiple Times In His Sermons ) Prosecutors argued that video shows Jenkins actions were premeditated , and the judge agreed , according to the Herald .
“ He had time for reflection as he ’ s pointing the gun as he ’ s begging on his knees .
That ’ s premeditation , ” Glazer said .
Jenkins ’ case could be another legal challenge of Florida @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous by the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman , a neighborhood watchman , of second degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Trayvon Martin an unarmed 17-year-old , the Herald reported .
Zimmerman said he shot Martin in self-defense .
Jenkins is facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm , the Herald reported .

A Miami man is facing attempted murder charges after he chased down and shot and unarmed burglar while he allegedly pleaded for his life, the Miami Herald reported.
Cathoris Jenkins was in his room playing video games when the suspected burglar, Xavier West, entered Jenkins’ apartment, according to the Miami Herald. Instead of calling the police, Jenkins allegedly picked up an assault rifle and chased West down the street, the Herald reported.
“He begins to what appears to be to beg for his life,” Miami-Dade Detective Iry Watson told a judge Wednesday. “But the defendant takes the assault rifle and shoots him multiple times.”
Miami man charged with attempted murder after shooting burglar https://t.co/HHQ9v8iFi3 pic.twitter.com/2QR3mDrTYW — New York Post (@nypost) December 4, 2020
West was taken to the Ryder Trauma Center after the incident Tuesday afternoon.
Jenkins claimed, according to a police report obtained by the Herald, that he “blacked out.” But in a court hearing Wednesday, Jenkins told the judge he didn’t shoot West “while he was on the ground.” Jenkins also said he was the victim, the Herald reported.
“You’re the victim of a potential burglary, but you can’t just go around shooting people,” Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer told West. (RELATED: Georgia Dem Senate Candidate Raphael Warnock Criticized Second Amendment Multiple Times In His Sermons)
Prosecutors argued that video shows Jenkins actions were premeditated, and the judge agreed, according to the Herald.
“He had time for reflection as he’s pointing the gun as he’s begging on his knees. That’s premeditation,” Glazer said.
Jenkins’ case could be another legal challenge of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law made famous by the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watchman, of second degree murder and manslaughter in the death of Trayvon Martin an unarmed 17-year-old, the Herald reported. Zimmerman said he shot Martin in self-defense.
Jenkins is facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, the Herald reported.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Wisconsin Loses To Marquette On Wild Ending

Even after a horrible entire game for the most part from the Badgers , Wisconsin still seemed ready to take the game to overtime in a worst case scenario .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Instead , we allowed Marquette to tip a ball in for the win .
I honestly don ’ t even have words for what happened tonight .
I ’ m struggling to believe it ’ s even real .
I ’ ve been texting with my dad throughout the game , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stunned in silence by what I just watched .
We ’ re a good basketball team , but there ’ s no excuse for what I just witnessed .
How the hell do you allow Marquette to get position to tip that ball in ?
Seriously , as a Wisconsin man , I can ’ t believe that just happened .
What a disappointing situation .
Now , we have to focus on fighting forward .
I wish I could be more upbeat , but I ’ m just not .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ check back tomorrow for more updates .

Wisconsin lost Friday night to Marquette 67-65.
Even after a horrible entire game for the most part from the Badgers, Wisconsin still seemed ready to take the game to overtime in a worst case scenario. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Instead, we allowed Marquette to tip a ball in for the win.
Here’s how Marquette just beat Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/pnhwWD4qQ4 — Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 5, 2020
I honestly don’t even have words for what happened tonight. I’m struggling to believe it’s even real.
I’ve been texting with my dad throughout the game, and I’m not sitting here stunned in silence by what I just watched.
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We’re a good basketball team, but there’s no excuse for what I just witnessed. How the hell do you allow Marquette to get position to tip that ball in?
Seriously, as a Wisconsin man, I can’t believe that just happened. What a disappointing situation.
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Now, we have to focus on fighting forward. I wish I could be more upbeat, but I’m just not. I’m going to go vomit. Please check back tomorrow for more updates.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Betsy DeVos Suspends Federal Student Loan Repayments Through January 2021

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Friday that federal student loan payments will be suspended through the end of January .
The relief , which was set to expire Dec. 31 , has been extended another month for the roughly 41 million Americans who have benefited from the grace period .
Federal student loans will not accrue interest during the time period and borrowers are not expected to pay their monthly dues .
However , DeVos said it should be Congress , not the executive branch , to take action to deal with student loans .
“ The coronavirus pandemic has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and this temporary pause in payments will help those who have been impacted , ” DeVos said in a statement .
“ The added time also allows Congress to do its job and determine what measures it believes are necessary and appropriate .
The Congress , not the Executive Branch , is in charge of student loan policy.
” Last month , the American Council on Education and other higher education associations called on DeVos to extend the relief amidst a recent surge in coronavirus cases which could lead to more unemployment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( RELATED : Betsy DeVos Reportedly Being Investigated For Possibly Violating Hatch Act In Fox Interview ) “ Bringing millions of Americans back intro repayment in the thick of this crisis will cause additional financial hardship and force borrowers to make difficult decisions about their limited resources , ” the group said in a letter .
DeVos set all federal student loan interest rates to zero in March after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency .
In August DeVos extended the relief through December .

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced Friday that federal student loan payments will be suspended through the end of January.
The relief, which was set to expire Dec. 31, has been extended another month for the roughly 41 million Americans who have benefited from the grace period. Federal student loans will not accrue interest during the time period and borrowers are not expected to pay their monthly dues.
However, DeVos said it should be Congress, not the executive branch, to take action to deal with student loans.
“The coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges for many students and borrowers, and this temporary pause in payments will help those who have been impacted,” DeVos said in a statement. “The added time also allows Congress to do its job and determine what measures it believes are necessary and appropriate. The Congress, not the Executive Branch, is in charge of student loan policy.”
Last month, the American Council on Education and other higher education associations called on DeVos to extend the relief amidst a recent surge in coronavirus cases which could lead to more unemployment, according to the Associated Press. (RELATED: Betsy DeVos Reportedly Being Investigated For Possibly Violating Hatch Act In Fox Interview)
“Bringing millions of Americans back intro repayment in the thick of this crisis will cause additional financial hardship and force borrowers to make difficult decisions about their limited resources,” the group said in a letter.
DeVos set all federal student loan interest rates to zero in March after President Donald Trump declared a national emergency. In August DeVos extended the relief through December.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--VON SPAKOVSKY: How To Make Sure The 2020 Election Never Happens Again

To see what ’ s wrong with our election system , just look at all the claims and allegations being made in the litigation filed by the Trump campaign and other organizations contesting the outcome of the presidential election .
Regardless of what happens with that challenge , state legislatures should take note of the underlying problems , which have existed for years , and finally do something about them — before we have our next set of state and federal elections .
The Heritage Foundation has an Election Fraud Database that provides a sampling of proven fraud cases from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many vulnerabilities in the election process that can be — and are — exploited by those willing to game the system .
It is everything from non-citizens registering and voting , to vote-buying and submission of fraudulent absentee ballots , to individuals voting more than once because they are registered multiple times in the same state or are registered and voting in two different states ( like former Democratic congressional candidate Wendy Rosen was caught doing in Maryland and Florida ) .
Anyone who doubts this type of activity can make a difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened this past summer in Patterson , N.J. , where a new municipal election was ordered and four locals were charged with absentee ballot fraud .
Or the 9th District congressional race in North Carolina that was overturned in 2018 due to absentee ballot fraud and illegal vote harvesting by a political consultant and six of his staffers , all of whom were criminally charged .
( RELATED : VON SPAKOVSKY : Expect Chaos For The November Election ) But it is not just intentional misconduct .
It ’ s also the errors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , inefficient systems that exacerbate all of these problems .
Like state election officials not doing something as basic as checking the addresses of newly registered voters with county tax records to ensure they are really residential addresses where someone lives , as opposed to a vacant lot or a mall or a UPS store .
Or modifying their registration software to detect multiple registrations by the same individual with only slight variations in his or her name , such as using a full middle name in one registration but only the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name in a second registration .
In many states , that will get you registered twice without election officials noticing , which will then allow you to vote twice with little chance of detection .
There are a whole series of steps that need to be taken by state legislators to fix these problems , and they should act in the upcoming legislative sessions that will start in many states in January 2021 .
It should be the states , not Congress , that address these issues , since the states are primarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is no doubt they will run into opposition , and left-wing advocacy groups will sue to try to stop any reforms that would fix these problems and make it harder to cheat .
States just need to be prepared to defend their reforms in court , the way states that have implemented voter ID laws have , usually successfully .
In fact , that is the first reform states need : requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote not just in-person as in Georgia and Indiana , but also for absentee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kansas and Alabama .
That includes providing an ID at no charge for the tiny percentage of the residents of their states who don ’ t already have one .
And states need to modify their driver ’ s licenses , which are the default national ID card used by the average American every day for many different purposes besides voting , to conspicuously note whether the individual is a citizen or not .
Unfortunately , it is easy for a non-citizen , legal or illegal , to register and vote with little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t verify citizenship .
That needs to change .
States should require proof of citizenship to register to vote .
They should also use available Department of Homeland Security records to check the citizenship of registered voters .
For those of us who ’ ve been called for jury duty , you may recall that you had to swear under oath that you are a U.S. citizen .
Yet very few states require state courts to notify election and law enforcement officials when individuals called for jury duty using voter registration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. citizens .
Furthermore , federal courts also use state voter registration lists to find jurors for federal cases .
Yet they also don ’ t notify states when those called for jury duty are excused for not being U.S. citizens .
This should have been changed years ago .
Absentee ballots are the only ballots voted outside the supervision of election officials and outside the observation of poll watchers , making them particularly susceptible to fraud , forgery , theft , and numerous other problems we ’ ve seen surface in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reason , the use of absentee ballots should be limited to individuals who have a valid reason , such as being disabled or out of town on Election Day , to vote absentee .
They should require witness signatures or notarization and the signatures of voters on both absentee ballot request forms , and the absentee ballots themselves should be compared to the signature of the voter on file before they are accepted .
With all of the disputes over absentee ballots received after Election Day , the deadline in every state for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be Election Day itself .
Voters have many weeks prior to Election Day to obtain and vote via absentee ballot .
There is simply no reason to have a deadline past that day .
Additionally , vote-harvesting should be banned in every state .
You are just asking for trouble if you give candidates , campaign staffers , party activists , and political consultants the ability to pick up and handle the ballots of voters – including subjecting voters to coercion and intimidation .
( RELATED : Wisconsin Supreme Court Won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Absentee ballots should only go to voters who request them — there should be no automatic mailing of such ballots to all registered voters .
Why ?
Because as this and past elections have shown , state voter registration lists are in terrible shape , filled with voters who have moved , died , or otherwise become ineligible .
That is because many states are not taking the most basic steps to keep their lists accurate and up-to-date .
They need to be comparing their voter-registration lists with other states ; using available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as credit agencies , tax records , driver ’ s licenses , and public assistance filings ; Department of Homeland Security alien records , and deaths listed by the Social Security Administration and other government agencies .
These fixes are just a start .
There are many others to add to this list , including more vigorous investigations and prosecutions of fraud by election and law enforcement officials who all too often don ’ t want to know about these problems or don ’ t take them seriously .
We have razor-thin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the federal , state and local levels .
As the Supreme Court and many others have pointed out , including the bipartisan Carter/Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform , fraud can make the difference in a close election .
And so can errors and slip-ups by election officials .
That is why state officials all over the country need to concentrate on addressing all of these vulnerabilities and problems and finally do something about them .
Hans A. von Spakovsky is a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Election Law Reform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former election official .
He is the co-author of “ Who ’ s Counting ?
How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk ” and “ Obama ’ s Enforcer : Eric Holder ’ s Justice Department .
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To see what’s wrong with our election system, just look at all the claims and allegations being made in the litigation filed by the Trump campaign and other organizations contesting the outcome of the presidential election. Regardless of what happens with that challenge, state legislatures should take note of the underlying problems, which have existed for years, and finally do something about them — before we have our next set of state and federal elections.
The Heritage Foundation has an Election Fraud Database that provides a sampling of proven fraud cases from across the country. It highlights the many vulnerabilities in the election process that can be — and are — exploited by those willing to game the system. It is everything from non-citizens registering and voting, to vote-buying and submission of fraudulent absentee ballots, to individuals voting more than once because they are registered multiple times in the same state or are registered and voting in two different states (like former Democratic congressional candidate Wendy Rosen was caught doing in Maryland and Florida).
Anyone who doubts this type of activity can make a difference in an election should look at what happened this past summer in Patterson, N.J., where a new municipal election was ordered and four locals were charged with absentee ballot fraud. Or the 9th District congressional race in North Carolina that was overturned in 2018 due to absentee ballot fraud and illegal vote harvesting by a political consultant and six of his staffers, all of whom were criminally charged. (RELATED: VON SPAKOVSKY: Expect Chaos For The November Election)
But it is not just intentional misconduct. It’s also the errors, mistakes, and incompetence of sloppy, inefficient systems that exacerbate all of these problems. Like state election officials not doing something as basic as checking the addresses of newly registered voters with county tax records to ensure they are really residential addresses where someone lives, as opposed to a vacant lot or a mall or a UPS store. Or modifying their registration software to detect multiple registrations by the same individual with only slight variations in his or her name, such as using a full middle name in one registration but only the first initial of that person’s middle name in a second registration. In many states, that will get you registered twice without election officials noticing, which will then allow you to vote twice with little chance of detection.
There are a whole series of steps that need to be taken by state legislators to fix these problems, and they should act in the upcoming legislative sessions that will start in many states in January 2021. It should be the states, not Congress, that address these issues, since the states are primarily responsible under our Constitution for administering elections.
There is no doubt they will run into opposition, and left-wing advocacy groups will sue to try to stop any reforms that would fix these problems and make it harder to cheat. States just need to be prepared to defend their reforms in court, the way states that have implemented voter ID laws have, usually successfully.
In fact, that is the first reform states need: requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote not just in-person as in Georgia and Indiana, but also for absentee ballots, as is the law in Kansas and Alabama. That includes providing an ID at no charge for the tiny percentage of the residents of their states who don’t already have one. And states need to modify their driver’s licenses, which are the default national ID card used by the average American every day for many different purposes besides voting, to conspicuously note whether the individual is a citizen or not.
Unfortunately, it is easy for a non-citizen, legal or illegal, to register and vote with little chance of being caught, because states don’t verify citizenship. That needs to change. States should require proof of citizenship to register to vote. They should also use available Department of Homeland Security records to check the citizenship of registered voters.
For those of us who’ve been called for jury duty, you may recall that you had to swear under oath that you are a U.S. citizen. Yet very few states require state courts to notify election and law enforcement officials when individuals called for jury duty using voter registration lists are excused because they are not U.S. citizens. Furthermore, federal courts also use state voter registration lists to find jurors for federal cases. Yet they also don’t notify states when those called for jury duty are excused for not being U.S. citizens. This should have been changed years ago.
Absentee ballots are the only ballots voted outside the supervision of election officials and outside the observation of poll watchers, making them particularly susceptible to fraud, forgery, theft, and numerous other problems we’ve seen surface in this year’s election. For that reason, the use of absentee ballots should be limited to individuals who have a valid reason, such as being disabled or out of town on Election Day, to vote absentee. They should require witness signatures or notarization and the signatures of voters on both absentee ballot request forms, and the absentee ballots themselves should be compared to the signature of the voter on file before they are accepted.
With all of the disputes over absentee ballots received after Election Day, the deadline in every state for receipt of a completed absentee ballot should be Election Day itself. Voters have many weeks prior to Election Day to obtain and vote via absentee ballot. There is simply no reason to have a deadline past that day. Additionally, vote-harvesting should be banned in every state. You are just asking for trouble if you give candidates, campaign staffers, party activists, and political consultants the ability to pick up and handle the ballots of voters – including subjecting voters to coercion and intimidation. (RELATED: Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump’s Election Lawsuit)
Absentee ballots should only go to voters who request them — there should be no automatic mailing of such ballots to all registered voters. Why? Because as this and past elections have shown, state voter registration lists are in terrible shape, filled with voters who have moved, died, or otherwise become ineligible. That is because many states are not taking the most basic steps to keep their lists accurate and up-to-date. They need to be comparing their voter-registration lists with other states; using available state, federal, and commercial databases such as credit agencies, tax records, driver’s licenses, and public assistance filings; Department of Homeland Security alien records, and deaths listed by the Social Security Administration and other government agencies.
These fixes are just a start. There are many others to add to this list, including more vigorous investigations and prosecutions of fraud by election and law enforcement officials who all too often don’t want to know about these problems or don’t take them seriously.
We have razor-thin elections all the time in this country at the federal, state and local levels. As the Supreme Court and many others have pointed out, including the bipartisan Carter/Baker Commission on Federal Election Reform, fraud can make the difference in a close election. And so can errors and slip-ups by election officials. That is why state officials all over the country need to concentrate on addressing all of these vulnerabilities and problems and finally do something about them.
Hans A. von Spakovsky is a Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative at The Heritage Foundation and a former election official. He is the co-author of “Who’s Counting? How Fraudsters and Bureaucrats Put Your Vote at Risk” and “Obama’s Enforcer: Eric Holder’s Justice Department.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Lin Wood Says Kelly Loeffler Is An Illegitimate Candidate And David Perdue Has ‘Ties To China’

“ Stop the Steal ” attorney Lin Wood said Friday that Chinese communists have corrupted the two Republican Georgia Senators who face critical runoff elections in January that will determine whether Democrats retake control of the Senate .
Wood , who has donated to prominent Democrats and hasn ’ t voted in a Republican primary since 2004 , said Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler is an illegitimate candidate who lost to Republican Rep. Doug Collins , who he claimed received over 50 % of the vote in their election .
Collins in fact received 20 % of the vote in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind Loeffler , who received 25.9 % of the vote , and Democrat Raphael Warnock , who received 32.9 % of the vote , according to the Associated Press .
Wood also suggested in a tweet Friday that Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue has ties to China because of his refusal to call for a special session of the state legislature to overturn President Donald Trump ’ s electoral loss to President-elect Joe Biden .
Wood provided no evidence supporting his claim that Loeffler and Perdue have ties with Chinese communists or Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critical Senate runoff elections in January that will determine the fate of the Senate .
Republicans will lose control of the Senate if both candidates lose to their Democratic challengers .
Wood came under attack from prominent supporters of President Donald Trump after he said at a “ Stop the Steal ” rally on Wednesday that Republicans ought to not vote for Loeffler and Perdue in the January runoffs because it would be “ another rigged election.
” ( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Trump Allies Go To War With Former Democrat ‘ Con @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Over Senate Runoff Comments ) Records from the Georgia Campaign Finance Commission show that Wood has contributed nearly $ 40,000 to Democratic candidates and groups since 2006 , including a $ 1,000 contribution to a Georgia-based PAC in 2010 dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women .
The Georgia Secretary of State ’ s office told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Thursday that Wood hasn ’ t voted in a Republican primary since 2004 .
A graphic promoted by Kemp Communications Director Candice Broce shows that Wood voted in Georgia ’ s Democratic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 2018 .
( RELATED : Attorney Lin Wood Hasn ’ t Voted In Republican Primary Since 2004 , Georgia Secretary Of State ’ s Office Confirms ) Wood said Friday he would never support the Democratic opponents of Loeffler and Perdue , but he also said he had “ concerns ” about the Republican Senators and he can ’ t support a “ fraudulent runoff election.
” “ I am NOT a Democrat , ” Wood tweeted .
“ I am a truthful person & something is seriously wrong with ” the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Loeffler and Perdue did not immediately return requests for comment .
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“Stop the Steal” attorney Lin Wood said Friday that Chinese communists have corrupted the two Republican Georgia Senators who face critical runoff elections in January that will determine whether Democrats retake control of the Senate.
Wood, who has donated to prominent Democrats and hasn’t voted in a Republican primary since 2004, said Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler is an illegitimate candidate who lost to Republican Rep. Doug Collins, who he claimed received over 50% of the vote in their election.
Collins in fact received 20% of the vote in the election, putting him in third place behind Loeffler, who received 25.9% of the vote, and Democrat Raphael Warnock, who received 32.9% of the vote, according to the Associated Press.
Doug Collins @RepDougCollins won over 50% & @KLoeffler lost. She & her husband are in over their heads in Communist China money. That is why she does not demand GA legislature be ordered into special session. Wake up, GA & America! We must #FightBack against the Communist Wave. https://t.co/A70U151MaO — Lin Wood (@LLinWood) December 4, 2020
Wood also suggested in a tweet Friday that Georgia Republican Sen. David Perdue has ties to China because of his refusal to call for a special session of the state legislature to overturn President Donald Trump’s electoral loss to President-elect Joe Biden.
1. Does it make sense why @sendavidperdue is not fighting for @realDonaldTrump & for special session of GA legislature for clear theft of election? Check his ties to China. He personally solicited a $25K donation from me. I asked for refund of amount over $5,600. — Lin Wood (@LLinWood) December 4, 2020
Wood provided no evidence supporting his claim that Loeffler and Perdue have ties with Chinese communists or Chinese money.
Both Loeffler and Perdue face critical Senate runoff elections in January that will determine the fate of the Senate. Republicans will lose control of the Senate if both candidates lose to their Democratic challengers.
Wood came under attack from prominent supporters of President Donald Trump after he said at a “Stop the Steal” rally on Wednesday that Republicans ought to not vote for Loeffler and Perdue in the January runoffs because it would be “another rigged election.” (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Allies Go To War With Former Democrat ‘Con Artists’ Lin Wood And Sidney Powell Over Senate Runoff Comments)
Records from the Georgia Campaign Finance Commission show that Wood has contributed nearly $40,000 to Democratic candidates and groups since 2006, including a $1,000 contribution to a Georgia-based PAC in 2010 dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women.
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Thursday that Wood hasn’t voted in a Republican primary since 2004. A graphic promoted by Kemp Communications Director Candice Broce shows that Wood voted in Georgia’s Democratic primaries in 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018. (RELATED: Attorney Lin Wood Hasn’t Voted In Republican Primary Since 2004, Georgia Secretary Of State’s Office Confirms)
Wood said Friday he would never support the Democratic opponents of Loeffler and Perdue, but he also said he had “concerns” about the Republican Senators and he can’t support a “fraudulent runoff election.”
“I am NOT a Democrat,” Wood tweeted. “I am a truthful person & something is seriously wrong with” the Georgia Republican Party.
The campaigns of Loeffler and Perdue did not immediately return requests for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--REPORT: Officer Dies After Being Shot Responding To Parking Complaint

Patrolman Cassie Johnson , 28 , died Thursday afternoon after being shot responding to a parking complaint , the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported .
Joshua Phillips allegedly shot Johnson after she responded to a complaint that Phillips parked his vehicle in a driveway that was not his , according to the Gazette-Mail .
Johnson is reportedly believed to have pulled his gun first , but it is not clear who shot first .
( RELATED : New Orleans Officer Shot In The Face While On Patrol , Police Say ) Johnson allegedly struck Phillips twice in the torso during the incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on bond after being charged in January for driving on a revoked license and DUI .
“ The Charleston Police Department roster will forever reflect ‘ In Memory – Cassie Johnson ’ beside the now retired unit number , ” Charleston Police Chief Tyke Hunt said .
Hunt thanked the community for their support of the department following Johnson ’ s death .
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia honored Johnson Thursday on the Senate floor in Washington , D.C. “ She was a devoted daughter , sister , a loyal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She had three dogs .
She was formerly a humane officer as well in our community , ” Capito said .
“ And boy did she have a bright future ahead of her .
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Patrolman Cassie Johnson, 28, died Thursday afternoon after being shot responding to a parking complaint, the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported.
Joshua Phillips allegedly shot Johnson after she responded to a complaint that Phillips parked his vehicle in a driveway that was not his, according to the Gazette-Mail.
Johnson is reportedly believed to have pulled his gun first, but it is not clear who shot first. (RELATED: New Orleans Officer Shot In The Face While On Patrol, Police Say)
JUST IN: At 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Charleston Police Department Patrolman Cassie Johnson was pronounced dead by her doctors, according to Charleston Police Chief James “Tyke” Hunt.https://t.co/tAZNixUkIL — WBOY 12News (@WBOY12News) December 3, 2020
Johnson allegedly struck Phillips twice in the torso during the incident.
Phillips was reportedly out of jail on bond after being charged in January for driving on a revoked license and DUI.
“The Charleston Police Department roster will forever reflect ‘In Memory – Cassie Johnson’ beside the now retired unit number,” Charleston Police Chief Tyke Hunt said.
Hunt thanked the community for their support of the department following Johnson’s death.
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia honored Johnson Thursday on the Senate floor in Washington, D.C.
“She was a devoted daughter, sister, a loyal friend and a lover of animals. She had three dogs. She was formerly a humane officer as well in our community,” Capito said. “And boy did she have a bright future ahead of her.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Here’s What ‘Watchdog On Wall Street’ Host Chris Markowski Wishes Was Included In the Stimulus Packa

Here’s What ‘Watchdog On Wall Street’ Host Chris Markowski Wishes Was Included In the Stimulus Package

Chris Markowski , the host of ‘ Watchdog on Wall Street , ’ spoke with the Daily Caller ’ s Samantha Renck about the November jobs report , what he wishes was included in the stimulus package and more .
The U.S. jobs report was released Friday morning , showing 245,000 jobs were added in November and the unemployment rate dropped from 6.9 percent to 6.7 percent .
Earlier this week , a $ 900 billion coronavirus stimulus package was introduced but does not include one component Markowski hoped it would .
( RELATED : The Coronavirus Lockdowns Have Devastated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not as comprehensive as I ’ d like it to be in regards to protection for businesses from lawsuits , ” Markowski said .
“ I would like relief for people that have to declare bankruptcy.
” “ If you have to shut down and you have to declare bankruptcy because the government forced you to , ” he said , “ I would want all of that information not on your permanent record .
I don ’ t want it to affect your credit.
” Markowski also broke down the jobs report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being employed and more .
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Chris Markowski, the founder of Markowski Investments, spoke with the Daily Caller’s Samantha Renck about the November jobs report, what he wishes was included in the stimulus package and more.
The U.S. jobs report was released Friday morning, showing 245,000 jobs were added in November and the unemployment rate dropped from 6.9 percent to 6.7 percent. Earlier this week, a $900 billion coronavirus stimulus package was introduced but does not include one component Markowski hoped it would. (RELATED: The Coronavirus Lockdowns Have Devastated This Group)
“It’s not as comprehensive as I’d like it to be in regards to protection for businesses from lawsuits,” Markowski, who is the host of ‘Watchdog on Wall Street,’ said. “I would like relief for people that have to declare bankruptcy.”
“If you have to shut down and you have to declare bankruptcy because the government forced you to,” he said, “I would want all of that information not on your permanent record. I don’t want it to affect your credit.”
Markowski also broke down the jobs report, one group having a difficult time being employed and more.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-05--REPORT: Ex-Head Of Government Watchdog Previously Busted For Meth Allegedly Attacked Man With Hammer

The former head of the New York City good government group Citizens Union allegedly attacked a man with a hammer the day after Thanksgiving , the New York Daily News reported .
Ex-executive director Dick Dadey , 62 , was arrested Thursday night and charged with assault over the violent incident that took place outside a Brooklyn residence , according to authorities , the New York Daily News reported .
Dadey allegedly hit a 37-year-old man with a hammer several times in the foot and leg , police said , according to the outlet .
The victim , who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries .
This is not the first time Dadey has been in trouble with the law .
He took a leave of absence from Citizens Union in 2017 after he was arrested for possession of meth and ecstasy , but later had the charge dropped after completing a drug rehabilitation program before his court appearance , the New York Daily News said in an earlier report .
( RELATED : New York City Cop Pummeled By Mob , Police Say ) He has not made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrest .
While Dadey has not worked for Citizens Union since the drug bust , according to his LinkedIn page the former ex-executive director has been working for the past three years as a consultant to nonprofits , the New York Post reported .
Citizens Union was founded in 1897 to hold the New York government accountable and functions today to help reform NYC and state government .
Authorities said Dadey was expected to appear in court later Friday , the Post said in its report .

The former head of the New York City good government group Citizens Union allegedly attacked a man with a hammer the day after Thanksgiving, the New York Daily News reported.
Ex-executive director Dick Dadey, 62, was arrested Thursday night and charged with assault over the violent incident that took place outside a Brooklyn residence, according to authorities, the New York Daily News reported.
Dadey allegedly hit a 37-year-old man with a hammer several times in the foot and leg, police said, according to the outlet. The victim, who is allegedly is Dadey’s boyfriend, was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
This is not the first time Dadey has been in trouble with the law. He took a leave of absence from Citizens Union in 2017 after he was arrested for possession of meth and ecstasy, but later had the charge dropped after completing a drug rehabilitation program before his court appearance, the New York Daily News said in an earlier report. (RELATED: New York City Cop Pummeled By Mob, Police Say)
Dadey addressed the 2017 incident on Twitter.
Today was a great day as the criminal charge of one misdemeanor drug possession I was facing was dismissed today by a Brooklyn Court at the suggestion of Brooklyn DA Gonzalez. Here is my statement. pic.twitter.com/mawTbkBCXs — Dick Dadey (@DickDadeyNY) December 8, 2017
He has not made a public statement about his most recent arrest.
While Dadey has not worked for Citizens Union since the drug bust, according to his LinkedIn page the former ex-executive director has been working for the past three years as a consultant to nonprofits, the New York Post reported.
Citizens Union was founded in 1897 to hold the New York government accountable and functions today to help reform NYC and state government.
Authorities said Dadey was expected to appear in court later Friday, the Post said in its report.


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--‘You Are Upholding Racist Ideas’: Teachers Reportedly Required To Attend ‘White Privilege’ Training

‘You Are Upholding Racist Ideas’: Teachers Reportedly Required To Attend ‘White Privilege’ Training At Public School

A San Diego public school district is reportedly requiring teachers to attend “ white privilege ” trainings where they are expected to recognize their roles in perpetuating racism , Discovery Institute scholar Christopher Rufo reported .
The training reportedly took place within the San Diego Unified School Districts ( SDUSD ) in California , which includes more than 100 schools .
The training began with a slide on “ land acknowledgment , ” which prompts teachers to acknowledge that “ we meet on stolen land , taken from Indigenous people.
” “ I am speaking to you from Kumeyaay land @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of violence against Indigenous peoples in an effort to move towards justice , ” the slide says , according to Rufo .
The next slide is a list of “ norms and agreements , ” which include instructions to “ speak your truth and listen to others truths ” and “ expect to experience discomfort.
” It also says to “ be explicit about race and racism ( avoid and point out coded language ) .
” The teachers are then instructed to watch videos of Robin DiAngelo and Ibram Kendi , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in social justice circles for crafting the “ white privilege checklist ” and for coining the term “ white fragility.
” Kendi is the founding director of The Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University and has written several books , including “ How To Be An Antiracist.
” After watching the clips , trainers are show a slide that says “ You are Racist , ” and then prompt the teachers to think about what they would say if someone said this to them .
Similarly on the next slide , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would say and feel if someone told them they “ are upholding racist ideas , structures , and policies.
” DiAngelo , who is white , charges steep speaking fees at universities , and has charged the University of Kentucky $ 12,000 , excluding travel expenses and other costs , for a two-hour racial justice speech .
A slide titled “ White Privilege and Culture ” then informs teachers that “ white people in America hold most of the political , institutional , and economic power , ” thus benefiting from advantages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Rufo .
Trainers then tell the teachers that their ability to “ thrive ” in the country is “ preserved at every level of power ” with no required effort on their part , which includes the lack of need to vote .
A list of public offices , wealth rankings , academic positions , and entertainment roles are shown with the percentage of white people that occupy the respective categories .
For example , from 2016-2017 , according to the slide , 82 % of teachers are white , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 63 % are white .
Using language from Kendi ’ s book , the final slide defines what it means to be an “ antiracist ” vs. a “ racist.
” SDUSD did not respond to the Daily Caller ’ s request for comment .
Kendi has compared people who protested against the coronavirus stay-at-home orders slaveholders , who he said also fought for “ individual freedom.
” Kendi has also promoted the idea of amending the U.S. constitution to “ establish and permanently fund the Department of Anti-racism ( DOA ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” The department “ would be responsible for preclearing all local , state and federal public policies to ensure they won ’ t yield racial inequity.
” ( RELATED : Jack Dorsey Donates $ 10 Million To A Group Headed By An Activist Who Wants To Make Racism Unconstitutional )

A San Diego public school district is reportedly requiring teachers to attend “white privilege” trainings where they are expected to recognize their roles in perpetuating racism, Discovery Institute scholar Christopher Rufo reported.
The training reportedly took place within the San Diego Unified School Districts (SDUSD) in California, which includes more than 100 schools. The training began with a slide on “land acknowledgment,” which prompts teachers to acknowledge that “we meet on stolen land, taken from Indigenous people.”
SCOOP: San Diego Unified School District is forcing teachers to attend “white privilege” training, in which teachers are told “you are racist” and “you are upholding racist ideas, structures, and policies.” The leaked documents from the training session will shock you.???? — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔ (@realchrisrufo) December 3, 2020
“I am speaking to you from Kumeyaay land. We must acknowledge the hidden history of violence against Indigenous peoples in an effort to move towards justice,” the slide says, according to Rufo.
The training begins with a “land acknowledgement,” in which the teachers are asked to accept that they are colonizers living on stolen Native American land. Then they are told they will experience “guilt, anger, apathy, [and] closed-mindedness” because of their “white fragility.” pic.twitter.com/meUO3GiXNu — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔ (@realchrisrufo) December 3, 2020
The next slide is a list of “norms and agreements,” which include instructions to “speak your truth and listen to others truths” and “expect to experience discomfort.” It also says to “be explicit about race and racism (avoid and point out coded language).”
After watching clips of Robin DiAngelo and Ibram Kendi, the trainers tell the teachers: “you are racist,” “you are upholding racist ideas, structures, and policies,” and that they must commit to becoming “antiracist” in the classroom. They must submit to the new racial orthodoxy. pic.twitter.com/EEFNc0H1em — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔ (@realchrisrufo) December 3, 2020
The teachers are then instructed to watch videos of Robin DiAngelo and Ibram Kendi, according to Rufo. Robin DiAngelo is renowned in social justice circles for crafting the “white privilege checklist” and for coining the term “white fragility.” Kendi is the founding director of The Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University and has written several books, including “How To Be An Antiracist.”
After watching the clips, trainers are show a slide that says “You are Racist,” and then prompt the teachers to think about what they would say if someone said this to them. Similarly on the next slide, the teachers are prompted to consider what they would say and feel if someone told them they “are upholding racist ideas, structures, and policies.”
After watching clips of Robin DiAngelo and Ibram Kendi, the trainers tell the teachers: “you are racist,” “you are upholding racist ideas, structures, and policies,” and that they must commit to becoming “antiracist” in the classroom. They must submit to the new racial orthodoxy. pic.twitter.com/EEFNc0H1em — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔ (@realchrisrufo) December 3, 2020
DiAngelo, who is white, charges steep speaking fees at universities, and has charged the University of Kentucky $12,000, excluding travel expenses and other costs, for a two-hour racial justice speech.
A slide titled “White Privilege and Culture” then informs teachers that “white people in America hold most of the political, institutional, and economic power,” thus benefiting from advantages that non-white people don’t, according to Rufo.
Trainers then tell the teachers that their ability to “thrive” in the country is “preserved at every level of power” with no required effort on their part, which includes the lack of need to vote. A list of public offices, wealth rankings, academic positions, and entertainment roles are shown with the percentage of white people that occupy the respective categories. For example, from 2016-2017, according to the slide, 82% of teachers are white, and within the San Diego Unified School District, 63% are white.
The teachers are told that they are part of an oppressive white power structure. The trainers claim that “white people in America hold most of the [power]” and that white teachers have an “ability to thrive” that is “being preserved at every level of power.” pic.twitter.com/NMTpiyb6Ws — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔ (@realchrisrufo) December 3, 2020
Using language from Kendi’s book, the final slide defines what it means to be an “antiracist” vs. a “racist.”
Finally, teachers are told they must become “antiracist” activists. They must “confront and examine [their] white privilege,” “acknowledge when [they] feel white fragility,” and “teach others to see their privilege.” They must turn their schools into activist organizations. pic.twitter.com/1KaJobp5Km — Christopher F. Rufo ⚔ (@realchrisrufo) December 3, 2020
SDUSD did not respond to the Daily Caller’s request for comment.
Kendi has compared people who protested against the coronavirus stay-at-home orders slaveholders, who he said also fought for “individual freedom.”
Kendi has also promoted the idea of amending the U.S. constitution to “establish and permanently fund the Department of Anti-racism (DOA) composed of formally trained experts on racism.” The department “would be responsible for preclearing all local, state and federal public policies to ensure they won’t yield racial inequity.” (RELATED: Jack Dorsey Donates $10 Million To A Group Headed By An Activist Who Wants To Make Racism Unconstitutional)


thedailycaller--2020-12-05--Man Accused Of Distributing Drugs Via Railroad Stole Dead Baby’s Identity To Evade Law Enforcement

A man convicted of drug charges stole a dead baby ’ s identity to elude law enforcement officials for over 30 years , according to a criminal complaint filed Monday .
Howard Farley , 72 , was arrested while boarding his private plane at his Florida home on Wednesday , the New York Post reported Thursday .
Farley reportedly used the identity of a dead three-month-old from Lake Worth , Florida .
The infant referred to as “ T.B.
” was born in 1954 and died in 1955 , according to the criminal complaint .
Farley reportedly obtained a fraudulent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under T.B.
’ s name , date of birth , and Social Security number , according to the Post .
Investigators discovered that T.B.
’ s Social Security information was not registered until almost 30 years after his death , according to the criminal complaint .
Farley reportedly used T.B.
’ s identity to obtain a pilot ’ s license and a Florida driver ’ s license , the Post reported .
He allegedly used one of the three fraudulent passports to travel to Vietnam in early 2018 .
Farley was charged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Line , a railroad used to disseminate drugs across the nation , the Post reported .
( RELATED : Convicted Rapist Reportedly Assumed New Identity , Arrested 44 Years Later ) If convicted of passport fraud , Farley will face a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison , according to the Post .
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A man convicted of drug charges stole a dead baby’s identity to elude law enforcement officials for over 30 years, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.
Howard Farley, 72, was arrested while boarding his private plane at his Florida home on Wednesday, the New York Post reported Thursday. Farley reportedly used the identity of a dead three-month-old from Lake Worth, Florida.
The infant referred to as “T.B.” was born in 1954 and died in 1955, according to the criminal complaint. Farley reportedly obtained a fraudulent passport and attempted to renew the passport under T.B.’s name, date of birth, and Social Security number, according to the Post.
‘Drug kingpin’ Howard Farley hid for 35 years using dead baby’s ID: feds https://t.co/Wy4FG34QTl pic.twitter.com/uWfLxYG2rC — New York Post (@nypost) December 4, 2020
Investigators discovered that T.B.’s Social Security information was not registered until almost 30 years after his death, according to the criminal complaint.
Farley reportedly used T.B.’s identity to obtain a pilot’s license and a Florida driver’s license, the Post reported. He allegedly used one of the three fraudulent passports to travel to Vietnam in early 2018.
Farley was charged in 1985 with distributing narcotics via the Southern Line, a railroad used to disseminate drugs across the nation, the Post reported. (RELATED: Convicted Rapist Reportedly Assumed New Identity, Arrested 44 Years Later)
If convicted of passport fraud, Farley will face a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, according to the Post.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Man Walks 280 Miles To Cool Down After Argument With His Wife

A man hiked 280 miles to calm down after an argument with his wife , breaking Italy ’ s lockdown curfew rules , according to The Independent .
Police found the unnamed man , 48 , in Fano , a small town on the Adriatic coast south of Como , his home located in far north Italy near the Swiss border , The Independent reported .
The man appeared cold and tired , but otherwise lucid , The Independent said about reports in the Italian media .
He averaged 40 miles per day and told police he did not know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Independent .
He told Il Resto del Carlino , according to the Independent , that strangers gave him food and water , and that he did not know how far he had walked .
“ I ’ m fine , just a little tired , ” he said to officers Il Resto del Carlino reported .
The police picked up the man at about 2:30 a.m. , reported Il Resto del Carlino .
His wife , who had reported him missing in Como after he went missing , paid the €400 finepolice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that goes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. , The Independent reported .
Italians can only walk or bike near their homes , according to The Independent .

A man hiked 280 miles to calm down after an argument with his wife, breaking Italy’s lockdown curfew rules, according to The Independent.
Police found the unnamed man, 48, in Fano, a small town on the Adriatic coast south of Como, his home located in far north Italy near the Swiss border, The Independent reported. (RELATED: Italy Imposes New Coronavirus Lockdowns, Bans Travel Between Regions)
The man appeared cold and tired, but otherwise lucid, The Independent said about reports in the Italian media. He averaged 40 miles per day and told police he did not know how far he walked, according to The Independent. He told Il Resto del Carlino, according to the Independent, that strangers gave him food and water, and that he did not know how far he had walked.
“I’m fine, just a little tired,” he said to officers Il Resto del Carlino reported.
The police picked up the man at about 2:30 a.m., reported Il Resto del Carlino. His wife, who had reported him missing in Como after he went missing, paid the €400 finepolice gave him for breaking the COVID-19 curfew that goes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., The Independent reported. Italians can only walk or bike near their homes, according to The Independent.


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Rep. Aderholt Is The Third House Member In A Week To Test Positive For COVID-19

Republican Alabama Rep. Robert Aderholt is the third member of the House of Representatives to test positive for the coronavirus in the past week , The Hill reported .
Aderholt announced in a statement Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after his wife had recovered from the virus .
( RELATED : Pelosi Cancels Dinner For New Democrats After Blowback Over Coronavirus Risk ) “ As part of the isolation process , I received a COVID test Thursday to see if I could end my quarantine under the new , shortened CDC guidelines , and resume voting on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the statement .
Adherolt said he thought he was going to test negative since he hasn ’ t experienced any symptoms , according to the statement .
“ Unfortunately , I received word Friday morning that my test came back positive .
After speaking with the Attending Physician for Congress , I will continue to isolate , ” Aderholt said in the statement .
Aderholt didn ’ t vote on the floor this week while in quarantine , The Hill reported .
This week , Republican Georgia Rep. Austin Scott and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for the virus .
A total of 32 members of the House have tested positive or are presumed positive for the coronavirus , NPR reported .
House Democratic leaders encouraged lawmakers to remain this weekend in Washington D.C. to decrease travel and are aiming to end 2020 ’ s legislative affairs this upcoming week , The Hill reported .
It ’ s unclear if that advisory was obeyed .
The Capitol ’ s attending doctor advised Congressional members to take even more precautions to avoid the virus , like avoiding dinners or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country , according to another Hill report .
The advice came while the members came back this week to D.C. Aderholt ’ s office didn ’ t immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment .
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Republican Alabama Rep. Robert Aderholt is the third member of the House of Representatives to test positive for the coronavirus in the past week, The Hill reported.
Aderholt announced in a statement Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19 after his wife had recovered from the virus. (RELATED: Pelosi Cancels Dinner For New Democrats After Blowback Over Coronavirus Risk)
“As part of the isolation process, I received a COVID test Thursday to see if I could end my quarantine under the new, shortened CDC guidelines, and resume voting on the House floor,” Aderholt said, according to the statement.
Adherolt said he thought he was going to test negative since he hasn’t experienced any symptoms, according to the statement.
“Unfortunately, I received word Friday morning that my test came back positive. After speaking with the Attending Physician for Congress, I will continue to isolate,” Aderholt said in the statement.
Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL) — who reports he’s asymptomatic — is the 3rd House member this week alone to test positive for COVID-19. We’re now at 14 (!) members of Congress with COVID since the election. — Cristina Marcos (@cimarcos) December 4, 2020
Aderholt didn’t vote on the floor this week while in quarantine, The Hill reported.
This week, Republican Georgia Rep. Austin Scott and Republican North Carolina Rep. Tedd Budd tested positive for the virus.
A total of 32 members of the House have tested positive or are presumed positive for the coronavirus, NPR reported.
House Democratic leaders encouraged lawmakers to remain this weekend in Washington D.C. to decrease travel and are aiming to end 2020’s legislative affairs this upcoming week, The Hill reported. It’s unclear if that advisory was obeyed.
The Capitol’s attending doctor advised Congressional members to take even more precautions to avoid the virus, like avoiding dinners or receptions, amid rising cases across the country, according to another Hill report. The advice came while the members came back this week to D.C.
Aderholt’s office didn’t immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Local Santa Working Out Of His Garage, Video-Calling Children Across Nation For Free

Chuck Plant has been working out of his garage as Santa while video chatting children to spread Christmas joy during the holiday season , WESH 2 reported .
Plant acknowledges that the pandemic has been a rough time for both parents and children .
( RELATED : Santa Has ‘ Innate Immunity ’ And Won ’ t Be Spreading COVID-19 , Fauci Shares ) “ I started this because I know they ’ re upset , missing school , missing their friends and just thought I ’ d reach out to them , see what they ’ re doing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plant said regarding his work .
Parents have continually offered to pay Plant for his services , but he says Santa does not accept donations .
“ I told them to go ahead and give it to the local food bank or charity of their choice .
But yeah , this is my gift to the children , ” Plant said .
Plant isn ’ t sure how long he will keep up the video chats , but he has the time and the help from essential employees .
( RELATED : Santa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Behind Plexiglass At Malls Due To COVID-19 ) “ The elves are busy making the toys .
They don ’ t need the supervision , ” Plant said .

Chuck Plant has been working out of his garage as Santa while video chatting children to spread Christmas joy during the holiday season, WESH 2 reported.
Plant acknowledges that the pandemic has been a rough time for both parents and children. (RELATED: Santa Has ‘Innate Immunity’ And Won’t Be Spreading COVID-19, Fauci Shares)
This Santa works out of ‘call center’ to bring holiday joy https://t.co/hZOEK4NSIA — WESH 2 News (@WESH) December 4, 2020
“I started this because I know they’re upset, missing school, missing their friends and just thought I’d reach out to them, see what they’re doing, make sure everybody is safe,” Plant said regarding his work.
Parents have continually offered to pay Plant for his services, but he says Santa does not accept donations.
“I told them to go ahead and give it to the local food bank or charity of their choice. But yeah, this is my gift to the children,” Plant said.
Plant isn’t sure how long he will keep up the video chats, but he has the time and the help from essential employees. (RELATED: Santa Will Be 6 Feet Away From Kids Behind Plexiglass At Malls Due To COVID-19)
“The elves are busy making the toys. They don’t need the supervision,” Plant said.


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--President Trump Orders Troop Withdrawal From Somalia

President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal Friday of most of the U.S. military ’ s 700 troops currently stationed in Somalia .
U.S. troops are stationed in the African nation to combat the Al-Qaida-linked terror organization Al-Shabab .
The troops will be redeployed in East Africa and other neighboring countries , Politico reported .
“ While a change in force posture , this action is not a change in U.S. policy , ” the Pentagon said in a statement to Politico .
“ The U.S. will retain the capability to conduct targeted counterterrorism operations in Somalia , and collect early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeland , ” it added .
Trump ’ s order is only the the most recent step in Trump ’ s more general push to bring home troops deployed overseas .
He has also ordered the U.S. troops presence in Iraq and Afghanistan to decrease to 2,500 by January 15 .
( RELATED : National Security Adviser Robert O ’ Brien Pledges ‘ Very Professional Transition ’ To Biden Administration ) Trump often promised during both his 2016 and 2020 campaign to “ end endless wars ” in which U.S. troops are stationed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the president is based on continuous engagement with his national security cabinet over the past several months including ongoing discussions with me and my colleagues across the United States government , ” Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller said of the Middle East withdrawal at the time .
“ And just this morning , I spoke with key leaders in Congress as well as our allies and partners abroad to update them on these plans in light of our shared approach .
”

President Donald Trump ordered the withdrawal Friday of most of the U.S. military’s 700 troops currently stationed in Somalia.
U.S. troops are stationed in the African nation to combat the Al-Qaida-linked terror organization Al-Shabab. The troops will be redeployed in East Africa and other neighboring countries, Politico reported.
“While a change in force posture, this action is not a change in U.S. policy,” the Pentagon said in a statement to Politico. “The U.S. will retain the capability to conduct targeted counterterrorism operations in Somalia, and collect early warnings and indicators regarding threats to the homeland,” it added.
Trump’s order is only the the most recent step in Trump’s more general push to bring home troops deployed overseas. He has also ordered the U.S. troops presence in Iraq and Afghanistan to decrease to 2,500 by January 15. (RELATED: National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien Pledges ‘Very Professional Transition’ To Biden Administration)


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Gov. Phil Murphy Calls Matt Gaetz ‘Matt Putz’ For Allegedly Violating COVID-19 Restrictions At New J

Gov. Phil Murphy Calls Matt Gaetz ‘Matt Putz’ For Allegedly Violating COVID-19 Restrictions At New Jersey Gala

Democratic New Jersey Gov .
Phil Murphy railed at Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz on Friday after the congressman announced he had attended a “ secret ” gala for Young Republicans .
“ It is also beyond the pale that a member of Congress … would participate in this , and … that guy in the middle , the tall handsome fella in the gray suit , that is Rep. Matt Putz , sorry Matt Gaetz , ” Murphy instructed reporters at a news conference in Trenton .
“ And based on his past performances , it is obvious being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Come And Get Me ’ : Congressman Attends Secret Young Republicans ’ Gala , Taunts Cuomo ) Although it was the New York chapter of the Young Republicans celebrating , they held the event in neighboring New Jersey because crowd restrictions are less severe .
Gaetz appeared without a face mask in a photo from the event in a Twitter post .
The governor accused Gaetz of violating state lockdown orders .
“ So from the videos on social media and certainly this picture there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or face masks , even though wearing masks indoors in New Jersey is mandatory at organized gatherings when individuals are not eating or drinking , ” he said , adding that it was “ beyond the pale that anyone would willingly endanger people in another state , never mind their own.
” The New York Young Republican Club invited former Republican Alaska Gov .
Sarah Palin to address the event but she decided not to attend due to caution around the spiking coronavirus , the New York Times reported .
Murphy noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palin at the event .
The governor continued to show pictures of Gaetz to the crowd , referring to one with the congressman in a gas mask as “ kind of a scene out of ‘ Dr .
Strangelove.
’ What a fool.
” Murphy had some words of warning for the high-profile congressman .
“ I hope you ’ re watching , Matt .
You are not welcome in New Jersey and frankly , I don ’ t ever want you back in this state , ” adding that state law enforcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown orders .
( RELATED : Rep. Matt Gaetz : US Funding Chinese Research Center In Wuhan ) When asked if he assessed whether lockdown measures in his state violated Constitutional rights , Murphy told Fox News host Tucker Carlson , “ I wasn ’ t thinking about the Bill of Rights .
”

Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy railed at Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz on Friday after the congressman announced he had attended a “secret” gala for Young Republicans.
“It is also beyond the pale that a member of Congress … would participate in this, and … that guy in the middle, the tall handsome fella in the gray suit, that is Rep. Matt Putz, sorry Matt Gaetz,” Murphy instructed reporters at a news conference in Trenton.
“And based on his past performances, it is obvious being a knucklehead is not beyond the pale for him.” (RELATED: ‘Come And Get Me’: Congressman Attends Secret Young Republicans’ Gala, Taunts Cuomo)
Although it was the New York chapter of the Young Republicans celebrating, they held the event in neighboring New Jersey because crowd restrictions are less severe. Gaetz appeared without a face mask in a photo from the event in a Twitter post.
The governor accused Gaetz of violating state lockdown orders. “So from the videos on social media and certainly this picture there is no obvious attempt to enforce social distancing or face masks, even though wearing masks indoors in New Jersey is mandatory at organized gatherings when individuals are not eating or drinking,” he said, adding that it was “beyond the pale that anyone would willingly endanger people in another state, never mind their own.”
The New York Young Republican Club invited former Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to address the event but she decided not to attend due to caution around the spiking coronavirus, the New York Times reported.
Murphy noted that Gaetz was a “back-up” for Palin at the event. The governor continued to show pictures of Gaetz to the crowd, referring to one with the congressman in a gas mask as “kind of a scene out of ‘Dr. Strangelove.’ What a fool.”
Murphy had some words of warning for the high-profile congressman. “I hope you’re watching, Matt. You are not welcome in New Jersey and frankly, I don’t ever want you back in this state,” adding that state law enforcement officers are investigating whether the gala contravened lockdown orders. (RELATED: Rep. Matt Gaetz: US Funding Chinese Research Center In Wuhan)
When asked if he assessed whether lockdown measures in his state violated Constitutional rights, Murphy told Fox News host Tucker Carlson, “I wasn’t thinking about the Bill of Rights.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-04--Chinese Company Developing Coronavirus Vaccine Previously Bribed Regulators For Other Vaccine Approv

Chinese Company Developing Coronavirus Vaccine Previously Bribed Regulators For Other Vaccine Approvals

The CEO of Chinese coronavirus vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech has bribed China ’ s drug regulator for vaccine approvals in the past , court records show .
The company is one of two front-runners in China for a coronavirus vaccine , second to state-owned Sinopharm ’ s vaccine which has been administered under an emergency-use program , the Washington Post reported .
The vaccine is expected to be approved in Brazil and Indonesia within a few weeks .
Sinovac said that its CEO and founder , Yin Weidong , cooperated with the investigation and was not charged in the bribery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Weidong gave more than $ 83,000 in bribes to Yin Hongzhang , a vaccine regulatory official .
In exchange , Hongzhang helped “ accelerate the approval process ” for Sinvoc ’ s vaccine certifications , the Post reported .
During that time , the company developed vaccines for SARS , avian flu and swine flu .
( RELATED : Johnson & Johnson Pauses Vaccine Trial After ‘ Unexplained Illness ’ Strikes Participant ) Hongzhang was sentenced to 10 years in prison for taking bribes from 8 companies , including Sinovac .
Court judgements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials and hospital administrators confessed that they took bribes from Sinovac between 2008 and 2016 , according to the Post .
In 2017 , the company said that they began an internal investigation into the bribery , but it has not announced any results from the investigation .
A Sinovac spokesperson told the Post that the bribery case did not impact Weidong ’ s ability to run the company and that they trusted that the legal system properly handled the case .

The CEO of Chinese coronavirus vaccine maker Sinovac Biotech has bribed China’s drug regulator for vaccine approvals in the past, court records show.
The company is one of two front-runners in China for a coronavirus vaccine, second to state-owned Sinopharm’s vaccine which has been administered under an emergency-use program, the Washington Post reported. The vaccine is expected to be approved in Brazil and Indonesia within a few weeks.
Sinovac said that its CEO and founder, Yin Weidong, cooperated with the investigation and was not charged in the bribery case. Between 2002 and 2011, Weidong gave more than $83,000 in bribes to Yin Hongzhang, a vaccine regulatory official. In exchange, Hongzhang helped “accelerate the approval process” for Sinvoc’s vaccine certifications, the Post reported.
CEO of China’s Sinovac, which aims to sell coronavirus vaccine globally, paid bribes for other vaccine approvals, documents show https://t.co/5JxyDIsS5d — The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) December 4, 2020
During that time, the company developed vaccines for SARS, avian flu and swine flu. (RELATED: Johnson & Johnson Pauses Vaccine Trial After ‘Unexplained Illness’ Strikes Participant)
Hongzhang was sentenced to 10 years in prison for taking bribes from 8 companies, including Sinovac. Court judgements show that at least 20 other government officials and hospital administrators confessed that they took bribes from Sinovac between 2008 and 2016, according to the Post.
In 2017, the company said that they began an internal investigation into the bribery, but it has not announced any results from the investigation.
A Sinovac spokesperson told the Post that the bribery case did not impact Weidong’s ability to run the company and that they trusted that the legal system properly handled the case.