thedailycaller--2020-12-07--‘I Was A Healthy, Young Athlete’: 23-Year-Old Rugby Player Suffers Stroke Due To COVID Complications

A 23-year-old rugby player is warning young people to take COVID-19 seriously after he suffered a stroke from contracting the virus .
Riley Behrens told TODAY before Thanksgiving in addition to quarantining , he took a precautionary COVID test and received a positive result , despite having no symptoms .
Behrens , who is from Tempe , Arizona , said his mild symptoms eventually turned into a stroke a few days later .
( RELATED : School District Reportedly Confirms First Teenage COVID-19 Death In Wisconsin ) “ I had chest pain and shortness of breath , which , at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really think was too bad , ” he told TODAY .
“ I woke up with ( my ) left side weakened .
So , my whole left side — like from my eye being spotty down to I couldn ’ t stand on one leg because of the weakness , and my grip strength decreased.
” Behrens shared his experience on Twitter days after Thanksgiving and he has been advising others to take the virus seriously .
During a CNN interview , he said that a friend who had been staying with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that ’ s how he believes he became exposed to the virus .
“ I thought if I get sick , if I test positive , I ’ m just going to have a little bit of trouble , but I ’ ll be OK , ” he said during the interview .
“ And I was not OK. ” “ I would just say it ’ s like time to start taking this a lot more seriously than a lot of people have , ” he added .
“ Wear your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the interview he felt inspired to share his story , after friends some of his friends weren ’ t following COVID-19 guidelines .
He wanted to illustrate that someone like him—a perfectly healthy rugby player—could face life-threatening side effects from the virus .
He told CNN that while he has a long road ahead , doctors say he ’ s expected to fully recover .

A 23-year-old rugby player is warning young people to take COVID-19 seriously after he suffered a stroke from contracting the virus.
Riley Behrens told TODAY before Thanksgiving in addition to quarantining, he took a precautionary COVID test and received a positive result, despite having no symptoms. Behrens, who is from Tempe, Ariz., said his mild symptoms eventually turned into a stroke a few days later. (RELATED: School District Reportedly Confirms First Teenage COVID-19 Death In Wisconsin)
“I had chest pain and shortness of breath, which, at that point, I didn’t really think was too bad,” he told TODAY. “I woke up with (my) left side weakened. So, my whole left side — like from my eye being spotty down to I couldn’t stand on one leg because of the weakness, and my grip strength decreased.”
Behrens shared his experience on Twitter days after Thanksgiving and he has been advising others to take the virus seriously.
This is what covid does. It attacked my nervous system and I went from having no symptoms at the time of the test to waking up dizzy with chest pain, trouble breathing, and vision loss this morning. I went to the ER and after no improvement with oxygen and meds, I was admitted. — Riley Behrens (@RileyBehrens) November 28, 2020
Earlier today, I was diagnosed as having suffered a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or what’s commonly known as a mini-stroke. I’m 23 years old and I just had a stroke due to Covid-19 complications. Not taking this pandemic seriously? Keep reading. — Riley Behrens (@RileyBehrens) November 30, 2020
During a CNN interview, he said that a friend who had been staying with him had recently attended a wedding, and that’s how he believes he became exposed to the virus.
“I thought if I get sick, if I test positive, I’m just going to have a little bit of trouble, but I’ll be OK,” he said during the interview. “And I was not OK.”
“I would just say it’s like time to start taking this a lot more seriously than a lot of people have,” he added. “Wear your mask and social distance.”
Behrens said in the interview he felt inspired to share his story, after friends some of his friends weren’t following COVID-19 guidelines. He wanted to illustrate that someone like him—a perfectly healthy rugby player—could face life-threatening side effects from the virus.
He told CNN that while he has a long road ahead, doctors say he’s expected to fully recover.


thedailycaller--2020-12-07--MSNBC Reportedly Announces Rashida Jones As New Network President

MSNBC has reportedly promoted its senior vice president Rashida Jones as the network ’ s next president , The Wall Street Journal ( WSJ ) reported Monday .
Jones will reportedly replace MSNBC ’ s longtime and current president Phil Griffin as soon as February , the WSJ noted .
Griffin “ approached ” NBC News Group Chairman Cesar Conde after the 2020 election to discuss his departure , one person reportedly told the WSJ .
Griffin has been at the news network for 25 years and has been president since 2008 .
Jones has been involved in the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her upcoming role , Jones worked as an executive producer and a managing editor at NBCUniversal .
Conde , a new face at NBCUniversal News Group , continues to shake up the work force at the company .
He ’ s been pushing for the news group to have 50 % of staff be females or people of color , according to the WSJ and recently approved host Joy Reid ’ s new weeknight primetime show .
Conde was also in charge of allowing former longtime Fox News anchor Shepherd Smith a CNBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NBC Made Payment To Staffer After Sexual Harassment Claim Against Chris Matthews ) MSNBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller .

MSNBC has reportedly promoted its senior vice president Rashida Jones as the network’s next president, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday.
Jones will reportedly replace MSNBC’s longtime and current president Phil Griffin as soon as February, the WSJ noted. Griffin “approached” NBC News Group Chairman Cesar Conde after the 2020 election to discuss his departure, one person reportedly told the WSJ.
Griffin has been at the news network for 25 years and has been president since 2008. Jones has been involved in the news group for seven years. Prior to her upcoming role, Jones worked as an executive producer and a managing editor at NBCUniversal.
SCOOP: Rashida Jones will be the next president of MSNBC, replacing Phil Griffin. W/@JBFlinthttps://t.co/2r1nXpG7B6 — Ben Mullin (@BenMullin) December 7, 2020
Conde, a new face at NBCUniversal News Group, continues to shake up the work force at the company. He’s been pushing for the news group to have 50% of staff be females or people of color, according to the WSJ and recently approved host Joy Reid’s new weeknight primetime show.
Conde was also in charge of allowing former longtime Fox News anchor Shepherd Smith a CNBC show this year. (RELATED: NBC Made Payment To Staffer After Sexual Harassment Claim Against Chris Matthews)
MSNBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller.


thedailycaller--2020-12-07--Border Patrol Sees Rising Rates Of Abandoned Infants, Toddlers At Southern Border

Border Patrol agents have found more than 3,500 unaccompanied children along the Rio Grande Valley Sector in the last two months , Valley Central reported .
Recent data shows that the number of unaccompanied children is increasing rapidly at the border , according to Valley Central .
“ Within those groups are criminal people , sex predators and that ’ s why it ’ s such a huge issue for us to see these poor children out there , ” Deputy Chief Patrol Agent In Charge of the Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Lloyd Easterling said .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Attempting To Illegally Enter The US ) Easterling also said agents routinely find toddlers , one , two , and three-year-olds with older siblings , according to Valley Central .
“ With all the talk of DACA and amnesty , that ’ s one thing the smugglers are using , ” Easterling said about children crossing the border .
Easterling went on to say that agents are beginning to see more family units and “ given everything we believe is coming we think that number will correspond up , ” Valley Central reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents , they are reportedly medically cleared and then transferred to the U.S. Office of Refugee and Resettlement .
From there , they are placed in facilities throughout the country .

Border Patrol agents have found more than 3,500 unaccompanied children along the Rio Grande Valley Sector in the last two months, Valley Central reported.
Recent data shows that the number of unaccompanied children is increasing rapidly at the border, according to Valley Central.
#BORDERNEWS More than 3,500 children have been found crossing the border alone along the Rio Grande Valley, in the last 2 months. Some only months old. The most recent was a group of three kids alone. Here’s a small preview, the link has the full report. https://t.co/6V65qztJGx pic.twitter.com/ytg8bxXO7u — Sydney Hernández (@SydneyHdzTV) December 4, 2020
“Within those groups are criminal people, sex predators and that’s why it’s such a huge issue for us to see these poor children out there,” Deputy Chief Patrol Agent In Charge of the Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Lloyd Easterling said. (RELATED: Border Patrol Catches Child Sex Offender Attempting To Illegally Enter The US)
Easterling also said agents routinely find toddlers, one, two, and three-year-olds with older siblings, according to Valley Central.
“With all the talk of DACA and amnesty, that’s one thing the smugglers are using,” Easterling said about children crossing the border.
Easterling went on to say that agents are beginning to see more family units and “given everything we believe is coming we think that number will correspond up,” Valley Central reported.
When unaccompanied children are found by agents, they are reportedly medically cleared and then transferred to the U.S. Office of Refugee and Resettlement. From there, they are placed in facilities throughout the country.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--CCP Insider: China Couldn’t Use Wall Street To Fix Trump, But It Can With Biden

The Chinese government will rely on a “ core circle ” of “ old friends ” on Wall Street and in Washington to influence the Biden administration , according to a Chinese academic with ties to the communist regime .
Di Dongsheng , the associate dean of the School of International Relations at Renmin University , offered his predictions about China-U.S. relations in the upcoming administration during a speech in Shanghai on Nov. 28 .
Di asserted that Beijing was unable to fully respond to a “ trade war ” that President Donald Trump waged because the Republican was invulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wall Street had a very profound influence over America ’ s domestic and foreign affairs since the 1970s .
We used to heavily rely on them , ” Di said at the event , according to The Washington Times .
Di asserted that Wall Street was unable to “ control ” Trump , which had a negative impact on China during its trade standoff with the U.S. “ I ’ m going to drop a bomb , ” Di continued , “ we had people up there inside America ’ s core circle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends.
” “ During the last three to four decades , we used the core circle inside America ’ s real power , ” Di said .
But Di asserted that U.S.-China relations would be on the mend under Biden because of his administration ’ s close ties to Wall Street .
“ Now with Biden winning the election , the traditional elites , political elites , the establishment , they have a very close relationship with the Wall Street , ” Di said .
Di gave a nod to his communist party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told a story of an event he helped arrange for Gua Weimin , a deputy director of the Chinese government ’ s foreign propaganda office , in 2015 in Washington , D.C. to promote a book written by Xi Jinping .
Di and Weimin appeared at an event held at Politics & Prose , a popular independent bookstore in Washington .
Weimin serves as deputy director of China ’ s State Council Information Office , which controls Beijing ’ s foreign propaganda efforts .
Chinese state-controlled media outlet China Daily wrote about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Xi ’ s book was “ proving a popular read ” in the U.S. Di also suggested in his speech in Shanghai that the Chinese government supported Hunter Biden ’ s business deals in China .
“ You all heard that Trump said Biden ’ s son has securities companies all over the world .
But who helped Biden ’ s son build his global companies ?
” Di said .
“ There are indeed buy-and-sell transactions involved in here .
So I think at this particular time , it is of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show goodwill.
” Hunter Biden had several business deals in China , including one with CEFC China Energy , a major energy conglomerate whose owner has links to the communist party .
CEFC wired Biden millions of dollars in 2017 , according to a Senate report released in September .
( RELATED : Feds Obtained FISA Warrant Against Hunter Biden ’ s Chinese Business Partner ) Di ’ s remarks have surfaced as top U.S. counterintelligence officials have heightened warnings about Beijing ’ s covert efforts to influence U.S. policy , both in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evanina , the top counterintelligence official at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence , warned last week that U.S. officials have seen a spike in Chinese operatives trying to cozy up to Biden associates .
“ We ’ ve also seen an uptick , which was planned and we predicted , that China would now re-vector their influence campaigns to the new administration , ” Evanina said at a cybersecurity forum .
“ And when I say that , that malign foreign influence , that diplomatic influence plus , or on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see that now play across the country to not only the folks starting in the new administration , but those who are around those folks in the new administration.
” Several of Biden ’ s incoming advisers have long called for stronger diplomatic ties to Beijing , and for viewing China as an ally instead of a competitor .
One of Biden ’ s key advisers , Steve Ricchetti , played an integral role in helping the Clinton administration pass a bill in 2000 that established Permanent Normal Trade Relations ( PNTR ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his deputy chief of staff , with wrangling votes in Congress to support PNTR .
Jake Sullivan , who Biden has tapped as his national security adviser , has criticized President Trump ’ s China policies and called for working more closely with Beijing .
He appeared on Beijing-controlled news outlet CGTN in December 2017 to criticize Trump over his policy in Israel .
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A Chinese academic with links to the communist party recently detailed how Beijing used access to a “core circle” of power brokers in Washington and on Wall Street to influence U.S. policy towards China.
The academic, Di Dongsheng, asserted that Beijing will re-establish its power through that group of “old friends” under the Biden administration.
Di said that China had far less success influencing the Trump administration because Wall Street — which he identified as a key ally for Beijing — was unable to “control” Donald Trump.
Di’s remarks have surfaced in the wake of a warning from the U.S.’s top counterintelligence official, who said last week that there has been an uptick in Beijing’s efforts to influence incoming Biden administration employees.
The Chinese government will rely on a “core circle” of “old friends” on Wall Street and in Washington to influence the Biden administration, according to a Chinese academic with ties to the communist regime.
Di Dongsheng, the associate dean of the School of International Relations at Renmin University, offered his predictions about China-U.S. relations in the upcoming administration during a speech in Shanghai on Nov. 28.
Di asserted that Beijing was unable to fully respond to a “trade war” that President Donald Trump waged because the Republican was invulnerable to influence by Wall Street.
“Wall Street had a very profound influence over America’s domestic and foreign affairs since the 1970s. We used to heavily rely on them,” Di said at the event, according to The Washington Times.
Di asserted that Wall Street was unable to “control” Trump, which had a negative impact on China during its trade standoff with the U.S.
“I’m going to drop a bomb,” Di continued, “we had people up there inside America’s core circle of power, we had our old friends.”
“During the last three to four decades, we used the core circle inside America’s real power,” Di said.
But Di asserted that U.S.-China relations would be on the mend under Biden because of his administration’s close ties to Wall Street.
“Now with Biden winning the election, the traditional elites, political elites, the establishment, they have a very close relationship with the Wall Street,” Di said.
Di gave a nod to his communist party pedigree during his Shanghai speech.
He told a story of an event he helped arrange for Gua Weimin, a deputy director of the Chinese government’s foreign propaganda office, in 2015 in Washington, D.C. to promote a book written by Xi Jinping.
Di and Weimin appeared at an event held at Politics & Prose, a popular independent bookstore in Washington. Weimin serves as deputy director of China’s State Council Information Office, which controls Beijing’s foreign propaganda efforts.
Chinese state-controlled media outlet China Daily wrote about the event, saying that the turnout showed that Xi’s book was “proving a popular read” in the U.S.
Di also suggested in his speech in Shanghai that the Chinese government supported Hunter Biden’s business deals in China.
“You all heard that Trump said Biden’s son has securities companies all over the world. But who helped Biden’s son build his global companies?” Di said.
“There are indeed buy-and-sell transactions involved in here. So I think at this particular time, it is of strategic and tactical value for us to show goodwill.”
Hunter Biden had several business deals in China, including one with CEFC China Energy, a major energy conglomerate whose owner has links to the communist party. CEFC wired Biden millions of dollars in 2017, according to a Senate report released in September. (RELATED: Feds Obtained FISA Warrant Against Hunter Biden’s Chinese Business Partner)
WATCH:
Di’s remarks have surfaced as top U.S. counterintelligence officials have heightened warnings about Beijing’s covert efforts to influence U.S. policy, both in Congress and the Biden administration.
William Evanina, the top counterintelligence official at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, warned last week that U.S. officials have seen a spike in Chinese operatives trying to cozy up to Biden associates.
“We’ve also seen an uptick, which was planned and we predicted, that China would now re-vector their influence campaigns to the new administration,” Evanina said at a cybersecurity forum.
“And when I say that, that malign foreign influence, that diplomatic influence plus, or on steroids, we’re starting to see that now play across the country to not only the folks starting in the new administration, but those who are around those folks in the new administration.”
Several of Biden’s incoming advisers have long called for stronger diplomatic ties to Beijing, and for viewing China as an ally instead of a competitor. One of Biden’s key advisers, Steve Ricchetti, played an integral role in helping the Clinton administration pass a bill in 2000 that established Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with China.
Clinton tasked Ricchetti, his deputy chief of staff, with wrangling votes in Congress to support PNTR.
Jake Sullivan, who Biden has tapped as his national security adviser, has criticized President Trump’s China policies and called for working more closely with Beijing. He appeared on Beijing-controlled news outlet CGTN in December 2017 to criticize Trump over his policy in Israel.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Editor Daily Rundown: The Pandemic Takes Its Toll — Mental Health Rates Decline And Food Bank Use In

Editor Daily Rundown: The Pandemic Takes Its Toll — Mental Health Rates Decline And Food Bank Use Increases

BREAKING OVERNIGHT… FAREWELL TO AMERICAN HERO CHUCK YEAGER… NYT : Chuck Yeager , Test Pilot Who Broke the Sound Barrier @ @ @ @ @

BREAKING OVERNIGHT… FAREWELL TO AMERICAN HERO CHUCK YEAGER… NYT: Chuck Yeager, Test Pilot Who Broke the Sound Barrier, Is Dead at 97


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--‘New Girl’ Is An Outstanding And Criminally Underrated Series

“ New Girl ” is one of the most underrated series to ever air on television .
Monday night , I finally banged out the final episode of the comedy series with Zooey Deschanel , and I felt a shade sad watching the credits roll one last time .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) “ New Girl ” is a hell of a funny series .
It might not be “ Always Sunny ” or “ The Office , ” but it ’ s one of the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very long time .
The entire premise revolves around a group of friends living together in a loft and all the wacky adventures they go on .
Whether it ’ s sex , jobs , relationships , family or something else , “ New Girl ” was shockingly refreshing and fun .
Max Greenfield and Jake Johnson both stole the show for its seven season run .
Whoever made the decision to cast them as Nick Miller and Schmidt should have been paid a ton of cash .
Also , I don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was only eight episodes long .
It felt like “ New Girl ” could have gone on for a couple more seasons .
At the same time , the ending perfectly put a bow on everything .
So , if you ’ re looking for something awesome to watch , you can ’ t go wrong with “ New Girl.
” I ’ m honestly shocked I didn ’ t watch the Fox hit when it aired .
I can add it to the list of shows I missed out on !
Give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re going to love it .

“New Girl” is one of the most underrated series to ever air on television.
Monday night, I finally banged out the final episode of the comedy series with Zooey Deschanel, and I felt a shade sad watching the credits roll one last time. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
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“New Girl” is a hell of a funny series. It might not be “Always Sunny” or “The Office,” but it’s one of the best comedy series I’ve seen in a very long time.
The entire premise revolves around a group of friends living together in a loft and all the wacky adventures they go on.
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Whether it’s sex, jobs, relationships, family or something else, “New Girl” was shockingly refreshing and fun.
Max Greenfield and Jake Johnson both stole the show for its seven season run. Whoever made the decision to cast them as Nick Miller and Schmidt should have been paid a ton of cash.
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Also, I don’t understand why the final season was only eight episodes long. It felt like “New Girl” could have gone on for a couple more seasons.
At the same time, the ending perfectly put a bow on everything.
So, if you’re looking for something awesome to watch, you can’t go wrong with “New Girl.” I’m honestly shocked I didn’t watch the Fox hit when it aired.
I can add it to the list of shows I missed out on!
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Give it a shot on Netflix. You’re going to love it.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--P.J. Fleck Supports Wisconsin Playing Minnesota During Championship Weekend

Minnesota football coach P.J .
Fleck wants to play Wisconsin next weekend .
Wisconsin was slated to play the Gophers earlier in the year , but the game was canceled because of coronavirus issues within the Minnesota program .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , the longest running rivalry in the FBS is at risk of having the streak broken .
Well , Fleck wants to play the Badgers during the Big 10 ’ s championship weekend if it ’ s possible .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach supports the idea , and said , “ It would be great to keep that streak going of one of the greatest rivalries in college football.
” I can ’ t believe that I ’ m about to say this , but I ’ m in 100 % agreement with Fleck on this specific issue .
Wisconsin and Minnesota have to play .
The reality of the situation is that this football season is an absolute mess .
The least we can do is protect and save the Wisconsin/Minnesota rivalry streak , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , both teams will play crossover games against the Big 10 East , but that ’ s pointless because neither is competing for the playoff .
We might as well just throw out the entire format and have fun with the situation .
Let Minnesota play the Badgers !
Win , lose or draw , at least the rivalry will be protected .
That ’ s good enough for me as a Wisconsin man , and it sounds like it ’ s good enough for Fleck !

Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck wants to play Wisconsin next weekend.
Wisconsin was slated to play the Gophers earlier in the year, but the game was canceled because of coronavirus issues within the Minnesota program. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, the longest running rivalry in the FBS is at risk of having the streak broken.
#Gophers pause all team-related activities as it responds to positive COVID-19 cases in the program. https://t.co/LZxSyP3fZI — Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 24, 2020
Well, Fleck wants to play the Badgers during the Big 10’s championship weekend if it’s possible. According to The Daily Gopher, the Minnesota head coach supports the idea, and said, “It would be great to keep that streak going of one of the greatest rivalries in college football.”
“It would be great to keep that streak going of one of the greatest rivalries in college football.” Your move, @B1Gfootball. — The Daily Gopher (@TheDailyGopher) December 7, 2020
I can’t believe that I’m about to say this, but I’m in 100% agreement with Fleck on this specific issue. Wisconsin and Minnesota have to play.
The reality of the situation is that this football season is an absolute mess. The least we can do is protect and save the Wisconsin/Minnesota rivalry streak, which is at 129 games.
Right now, both teams will play crossover games against the Big 10 East, but that’s pointless because neither is competing for the playoff.
We might as well just throw out the entire format and have fun with the situation. Let Minnesota play the Badgers!
Win, lose or draw, at least the rivalry will be protected. That’s good enough for me as a Wisconsin man, and it sounds like it’s good enough for Fleck!


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Report: Alleged Chinese Spy Raised Money For Eric Swalwell, Planted Intern In His Office

An alleged Chinese spy bundled campaign contributions for California Rep. Eric Swalwell and planted an intern in the Democrat ’ s congressional office , according to a new report .
U.S. intelligence officials said that Christine Fang , the alleged Chinese operative , cozied up to multiple politicians in the California Bay Area between 2011 and 2015 at the direction of China ’ s Ministry of State Security , its internal spy agency , Axios reported Monday night .
Meanwhile , John Ratcliffe , the director of national intelligence , revealed in a Thursday opinion piece for The Wall Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lawmakers more than any other country , including Russia and Iran , in order to shape U.S. policy in favor of Beijing .
Ratcliffe said in a Sunday interview that he had briefed the House and Senate Intelligence Committees on the influence efforts .
Swalwell , who was elected to Congress in 2012 , was appointed to the House committee on Jan. 14 , 2015 .
According to Axios , Fang began cultivating ties to American politicos through student organizations at California State University East Bay , where she enrolled in 2011 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the school : the Chinese Student Association and the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs .
Through her connections with those groups , Fang attended political events and fundraisers for several prominent Democrats , including Reps. Swalwell , Ro Khanna , Judy Chu , and former Rep. Mike Honda .
( RELATED : China Targeting US Lawmakers As Part Of ‘ Massive Influence Campaign ’ ) Axios also reported that Fang had intimate relationships with two mayors from cities in the Midwest .
Fang developed the closest ties with Swalwell , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former U.S. intelligence officials .
She began supporting his political career in the early 2010s , when he was a city councilman in Dublin , California .
Axios published three photos of Fang with Swalwell at political events .
Fang raised money to help Swalwell ’ s reelection campaign in 2014 and placed at least one intern in his congressional office , according to Axios .
Axios did not report that Swalwell was aware of Fang ’ s covert activity .
He has also not been accused of any wrongdoing .
Swalwell ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he cut ties with Fang after the FBI provided him a defensive briefing on the matter in 2015 .
“ Rep .
Swalwell , long ago , provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago , and whom he hasn ’ t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI .
To protect information that might be classified , he will not participate in your story , ” Swalwell ’ s office told Axios .
According to the website , Fang suddenly left the U.S. in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on television during the Russia probe , appearing in interviews where he pushed the now-debunked claim that President Donald Trump and members of his campaign of colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election .
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An alleged Chinese spy bundled campaign contributions for California Rep. Eric Swalwell and planted an intern in the Democrat’s congressional office, according to a new report.
U.S. intelligence officials said that Christine Fang, the alleged Chinese operative, cozied up to multiple politicians in the California Bay Area between 2011 and 2015 at the direction of China’s Ministry of State Security, its internal spy agency, Axios reported Monday night.
Meanwhile, John Ratcliffe, the director of national intelligence, revealed in a Thursday opinion piece for The Wall Street Journal that Chinese agents have targeted U.S. lawmakers more than any other country, including Russia and Iran, in order to shape U.S. policy in favor of Beijing.
Ratcliffe said in a Sunday interview that he had briefed the House and Senate Intelligence Committees on the influence efforts. Swalwell, who was elected to Congress in 2012, was appointed to the House committee on Jan. 14, 2015.
According to Axios, Fang began cultivating ties to American politicos through student organizations at California State University East Bay, where she enrolled in 2011. She was president of two groups at the school: the Chinese Student Association and the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs.
Through her connections with those groups, Fang attended political events and fundraisers for several prominent Democrats, including Reps. Swalwell, Ro Khanna, Judy Chu, and former Rep. Mike Honda. (RELATED: China Targeting US Lawmakers As Part Of ‘Massive Influence Campaign’)
Axios also reported that Fang had intimate relationships with two mayors from cities in the Midwest.
Fang developed the closest ties with Swalwell, according to Axios, which cited unnamed current and former U.S. intelligence officials. She began supporting his political career in the early 2010s, when he was a city councilman in Dublin, California. Axios published three photos of Fang with Swalwell at political events.
Fang raised money to help Swalwell’s reelection campaign in 2014 and placed at least one intern in his congressional office, according to Axios.
Axios did not report that Swalwell was aware of Fang’s covert activity. He has also not been accused of any wrongdoing.
Swalwell’s office issued a statement saying that he cut ties with Fang after the FBI provided him a defensive briefing on the matter in 2015.
“Rep. Swalwell, long ago, provided information about this person — whom he met more than eight years ago, and whom he hasn’t seen in nearly six years — to the FBI. To protect information that might be classified, he will not participate in your story,” Swalwell’s office told Axios.
According to the website, Fang suddenly left the U.S. in mid-2015.
Swalwell was a prominent fixture on television during the Russia probe, appearing in interviews where he pushed the now-debunked claim that President Donald Trump and members of his campaign of colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election.
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thedailycaller--2020-12-08--‘The Outpost’ Was The Best Movie Of 2020

It ’ s time for my pick for movie of the year , and I ’ m rolling with “ The Outpost ” for the best film of 2020 .
While this year certainly wasn ’ t normal for movies because of the coronavirus pandemic , I ’ m confident in my pick .
( RELATED : Watching ‘ Band Of Brothers ‘ Never Gets Old .
Here ’ s Why It ’ s Such A Great Series ) The film with Scott Eastwood is based on the 2009 attack against American forces stationed at Camp Keating in Afghanistan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the battle in the book “ The Outpost : An Untold Story of American Valor.
” It ’ s not a secret at all that I ’ m a huge sucker for war movies .
I love them , and I have a bunch of favorites that I watch all the time .
While “ The Outpost ” isn ’ t the greatest war movie that I ’ ve ever seen , it ’ s still damn good and earned the right to be called the best movie of 2020 .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story about the War in Afghanistan .
First , it feels very real .
It doesn ’ t feel like a major Hollywood production that is being made just to entertain the masses .
There ’ s a very real level of authenticity , and it shines throughout the movie .
Secondly , the movie doesn ’ t glorify or romanticize war at all .
How many times have we seen a war film paint combat like it ’ s the coolest thing ever ?
I don ’ t mind that .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but it hits a lot harder when the audience sees the stakes .
We lost men during the battle at Camp Keating in 2009 .
Families lost men in the fight , and the film doesn ’ t make any attempt to make it look awesome .
It ’ s depressing as all hell .
So , for those reasons , I ’ ve chosen “ The Outpost ” as the best film of 2020 !
If you haven ’ t seen it yet , you can fire it up on Netflix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minute of your time .

It’s time for my pick for movie of the year, and I’m rolling with “The Outpost” for the best film of 2020.
While this year certainly wasn’t normal for movies because of the coronavirus pandemic, I’m confident in my pick. (RELATED: Watching ‘Band Of Brothers‘ Never Gets Old. Here’s Why It’s Such A Great Series)
The film with Scott Eastwood is based on the 2009 attack against American forces stationed at Camp Keating in Afghanistan. CNN’s Jake Tapper first covered the battle in the book “The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor.”
It’s not a secret at all that I’m a huge sucker for war movies. I love them, and I have a bunch of favorites that I watch all the time.
While “The Outpost” isn’t the greatest war movie that I’ve ever seen, it’s still damn good and earned the right to be called the best movie of 2020.
There are two major reasons why I loved the story about the War in Afghanistan. First, it feels very real. It doesn’t feel like a major Hollywood production that is being made just to entertain the masses. There’s a very real level of authenticity, and it shines throughout the movie.
Secondly, the movie doesn’t glorify or romanticize war at all. How many times have we seen a war film paint combat like it’s the coolest thing ever?
I don’t mind that. A lot of great action movies do that, but it hits a lot harder when the audience sees the stakes.
We lost men during the battle at Camp Keating in 2009. Families lost men in the fight, and the film doesn’t make any attempt to make it look awesome. It’s depressing as all hell.
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So, for those reasons, I’ve chosen “The Outpost” as the best film of 2020! If you haven’t seen it yet, you can fire it up on Netflix. It’s worth every single minute of your time.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Stephen A. Smith Destroys Twitter User Who Questioned His Salary

According to BroBible , a Twitter user tweeted at the ESPN star , “ ESPN laying off talented people to pay for fat salaries like Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman to embarrass the platform is saddening.
” The tweet is no longer publicly available .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) What is publicly available is Smith ’ s response , which was epic .
The “ First Take ” sensation tweeted back Monday , “ You might be able to get over it if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I generate revenue clown .
I bring money to help KEEP JOBS , not lose them .
Know who the F & ^ % $ you ’ re talking about before opening your mouth .
If you didn ’ t know you should ’ ve asked somebody.
” Smith ’ s salary is somewhere in the ballpark of $ 8 million , according to the New York Post .
I love this response from Smith .
I 100 % love it .
If you ’ re going to question somebody ’ s salary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knife fight in the trenches .
Of all the people to question getting paid at ESPN , Smith should be dead last on the list .
The man moves the needle more than anyone else on the network .
It seems like he ’ s trending every other day on Twitter .
In the world of media , it doesn ’ t matter if you ’ re loved or hated .
All that matters is whether or not you move the needle and generate attention .
Smith is a superstar , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter troll didn ’ t know that is beyond me .
Smith is a superstar and he ’ s paid like one .
I not only don ’ t have a problem with it , I think he deserves every single penny he ’ s paid .

Stephen A. Smith annihilated a Twitter user who questioned his salary.
According to BroBible, a Twitter user tweeted at the ESPN star, “ESPN laying off talented people to pay for fat salaries like Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman to embarrass the platform is saddening.” The tweet is no longer publicly available. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
What is publicly available is Smith’s response, which was epic. The “First Take” sensation tweeted back Monday, “You might be able to get over it if you’d done your damn homework. I generate revenue clown. I bring money to help KEEP JOBS, not lose them. Know who the F&^%$ you’re talking about before opening your mouth. If you didn’t know you should’ve asked somebody.”
Smith’s salary is somewhere in the ballpark of $8 million, according to the New York Post.
You might be able to get over it if you’d done your damn homework. I generate revenue clown. I bring money to help KEEP JOBS, not lose them. Know who the F&^%$ you’re talking about before opening your mouth. If you didn’t know you should’ve asked somebody. https://t.co/vSaE7BDBJe — Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) December 7, 2020
I love this response from Smith. I 100% love it. If you’re going to question somebody’s salary, you better come ready for a knife fight in the trenches.
Of all the people to question getting paid at ESPN, Smith should be dead last on the list. The man moves the needle more than anyone else on the network.
It seems like he’s trending every other day on Twitter. In the world of media, it doesn’t matter if you’re loved or hated.
All that matters is whether or not you move the needle and generate attention. Smith is a superstar, and that translates to money.
How some random Twitter troll didn’t know that is beyond me.
Smith is a superstar and he’s paid like one. I not only don’t have a problem with it, I think he deserves every single penny he’s paid.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--REPORT: Michigan ‘Has Discussed’ A Contract Extension With Jim Harbaugh

According to John Bacon , athletic director Warde Manuel “ has discussed ” with Harbaugh about accepting a lower base @ @ @ @ @ “ large incentives ” for how the Wolverines do on the field .
( RELATED @ @ @ @ @ True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Bacon also reported @ @ @ @ @ NFL teams ” have interest in the Michigan coach .
Michigan fans are going to @ @ @ @ @ the Wolverines in 2021 .
They ’ re going to absolutely revolt .
You think @ @ @ @ @ now ?
Just wait and see what they ’ re like once Harbaugh inks an @ @ @ @ @ actual marches in the streets of Ann Arbor .
Isn ’ t college football truly @ @ @ @ @ ?
Harbaugh has disappointed year after year , and now Michigan is talking about a @ @ @ @ @ like hell he accepts the deal .
As a Wisconsin man , I never want @ @ @ @ @ Arbor .
I hope he coaches Michigan for life !

Michigan has reportedly discussed a contract extension with football coach Jim Harbaugh.
According to John Bacon, athletic director Warde Manuel “has discussed” with Harbaugh about accepting a lower base salary and buyout, but “large incentives” for how the Wolverines do on the field. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Bacon also reported that “at least five NFL teams” have interest in the Michigan coach.
What we know so far, from solid sources:
UM AD Warde Manuel has discussed with Jim Harbaugh a new contract with lower base salary and buyout, though with good provisions to hire top assistants and large incentives for performance. (1/2) — John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) December 8, 2020
Harbaugh can now accept, negotiate, or decline. At least five NFL teams have expressed an interest in hiring him – per usual – though not clear if any have made firm offers yet. (2/2) — John U. Bacon (@Johnubacon) December 8, 2020
Michigan fans are going to revolt if Harbaugh is coaching the Wolverines in 2021. They’re going to absolutely revolt.
You think Michigan fans are mad right now? Just wait and see what they’re like once Harbaugh inks an extension.
There might be actual marches in the streets of Ann Arbor.
Isn’t college football truly the greatest sport ever played? Harbaugh has disappointed year after year, and now Michigan is talking about a contract extension.
I hope like hell he accepts the deal. As a Wisconsin man, I never want to see Harbaugh leave Ann Arbor. I hope he coaches Michigan for life!


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Christopher Nolan Is Furious With Warner Bros. For Releasing Its 2021 Film Slate On HBO Max

Legendary director Christopher Nolan isn ’ t happy with Warner Bros. for releasing movies straight to streaming .
The Hollywood giant recently made the decision to release its 2021 film slate straight to HBO Max during the coronavirus pandemic because so many theaters are closed .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Well , that didn ’ t sit well with Nolan .
He released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter , and stated the following in part : Some of our industry ’ s biggest filmmakers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service…Warner Bros. had an incredible machine for getting a filmmaker ’ s work out everywhere , both in theaters and in the home , and they are dismantling it as we speak .
There ’ s nothing better than a bunch of rich people in Hollywood arguing with each other !
I ’ m sure that ’ ll get people in Nebraska and Oklahoma fired up !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warner Bros. has to do whatever it thinks is best for the company , and that means doing whatever is best for the consumer .
Seeing as how we ’ re living during a global pandemic and movie theaters aren ’ t really open , Warner Bros has pulled the trigger on sending the 2021 slate to HBO Max .
Filmmakers might not like the decision at all .
You know who most certainly will ?
Consumers who can know binge watch new movies with pizza and beer right from the comfort of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t understand the appeal of that scenario , then he ’ s not as smart as I thought he was .
Also , as long as he ’ s getting paid whatever he ’ s supposed to get paid , then why does he care ?
People are still going to watch his movies .
If anything , more people will watch them because they ’ ll be so much more accessible !
I love the move , and I have a feeling a lot of other people will too .
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then that ’ s on him .
I couldn ’ t be happier with Warner Bros. making this call .

Legendary director Christopher Nolan isn’t happy with Warner Bros. for releasing movies straight to streaming.
The Hollywood giant recently made the decision to release its 2021 film slate straight to HBO Max during the coronavirus pandemic because so many theaters are closed. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
I got you something ✨nice✨ this year:
???? The biggest movie premieres
???? In theaters and on HBO Max the exact same day
???? Beginning December 25 with #WonderWoman1984#HBOMax #WBPictures https://t.co/BZgFFRrrg2 pic.twitter.com/J2KBdWd9Tf — HBO Max (@hbomax) December 3, 2020
Well, that didn’t sit well with Nolan. He released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, and stated the following in part:
Some of our industry’s biggest filmmakers and most important movie stars went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service…Warner Bros. had an incredible machine for getting a filmmaker’s work out everywhere, both in theaters and in the home, and they are dismantling it as we speak.
There’s nothing better than a bunch of rich people in Hollywood arguing with each other! I’m sure that’ll get people in Nebraska and Oklahoma fired up!
The reality of the situation is that Warner Bros. has to do whatever it thinks is best for the company, and that means doing whatever is best for the consumer.
Seeing as how we’re living during a global pandemic and movie theaters aren’t really open, Warner Bros has pulled the trigger on sending the 2021 slate to HBO Max.
Filmmakers might not like the decision at all. You know who most certainly will? Consumers who can know binge watch new movies with pizza and beer right from the comfort of their own couch.
If Nolan doesn’t understand the appeal of that scenario, then he’s not as smart as I thought he was.
Also, as long as he’s getting paid whatever he’s supposed to get paid, then why does he care? People are still going to watch his movies. If anything, more people will watch them because they’ll be so much more accessible!
I love the move, and I have a feeling a lot of other people will too. If Nolan wants to throw a fit, then that’s on him. I couldn’t be happier with Warner Bros. making this call.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Andrew Schulz Is Releasing A 4-Part Netflix Comedy Special

Schulz announced late Monday afternoon that his four-part comedy special “ Schulz Saves America ” is coming to Netflix December 17 , and would focus on pandemics , predators , protesters and presidents .
( REVIEW : ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters ) You can watch the very short video announcement below .
I can ’ t even begin to tell you how pumped I am about this .
I ’ m very new to the game when it comes to Andrew Schulz , but I love the guy ’ s comedy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interviewed him , I dived down a deep “ Flagrant 2 ” rabbit hole , and I haven ’ t looked back .
I ’ m not kidding one bit .
I watch literally every single “ Flagrant 2 ” clip posted to YouTube .
Schulz and Akaash Sing are outstanding together .
Now , the comedy superstar is bringing his magic to Netflix .
If that doesn ’ t make you excited , then you probably just don ’ t understand great comedy .
Outside of Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time I was this amped for a comedy special on Netflix .
We ’ re nine days away , and “ Schulz Saves America ” truly can ’ t get here fast enough !

Comedy superstar Andrew Schulz is releasing a Netflix comedy special.
Schulz announced late Monday afternoon that his four-part comedy special “Schulz Saves America” is coming to Netflix December 17, and would focus on pandemics, predators, protesters and presidents. (REVIEW: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters)
You can watch the very short video announcement below.
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I can’t even begin to tell you how pumped I am about this. I’m very new to the game when it comes to Andrew Schulz, but I love the guy’s comedy.
Ever since a friend of mine interviewed him, I dived down a deep “Flagrant 2” rabbit hole, and I haven’t looked back.
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I’m not kidding one bit. I watch literally every single “Flagrant 2” clip posted to YouTube. Schulz and Akaash Sing are outstanding together.
Now, the comedy superstar is bringing his magic to Netflix. If that doesn’t make you excited, then you probably just don’t understand great comedy.
Outside of Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr, I can’t remember the last time I was this amped for a comedy special on Netflix. We’re nine days away, and “Schulz Saves America” truly can’t get here fast enough!


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Ole Miss Vs. Texas A&M Postponed Because Of Coronavirus

Ole Miss vs. Texas A & M won ’ t be played Saturday .
The SEC announced Monday night that the game was being postponed because of “ positive tests , contact tracing & quarantine of individuals within Ole Miss FB program.
” ( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) It ’ s not clear right now whether or not an opening will be available on December 19 to reschedule the game , but it doesn ’ t look likely .
The game between the Aggies and Rebels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to college football in 2020 !
This is a very unfortunate situation for the fans , coaches and players .
Texas A & M vs. Ole Miss looked like it was going to be a very good game .
The Aggies have one of the best teams in America and Ole Miss has an absolutely absurd offense under Lane Kiffin ’ s watch .
At the same time , the Aggies might be more than okay not playing Ole Miss .
Right now , Texas A & M is on the fringe of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in if a lot of things go their way .
However , a loss to the Rebels would guarantee that they ’ re definitely out .
Now , they don ’ t have to worry about Lane Kiffin lighting them up , which Ole Miss is more than capable of doing .
We ’ ll see if an opening appears December 19 , but I ’ m not holding my breath .
I think Ole Miss vs. the Aggies just isn ’ t happening this year .

Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M won’t be played Saturday.
The SEC announced Monday night that the game was being postponed because of “positive tests, contact tracing & quarantine of individuals within Ole Miss FB program.” (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s not clear right now whether or not an opening will be available on December 19 to reschedule the game, but it doesn’t look likely.
NEWS | The Ole Miss at Texas A&M FB game of Dec. 12 is postponed due to positive tests, contact tracing & quarantine of individuals within Ole Miss FB program. Rescheduling contingent on any cancellation of Dec. 19 games due to COVID, otherwise game will not be played. — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 7, 2020
The game between the Aggies and Rebels was previously postponed this season. Welcome to college football in 2020!
NEWS | The Ole Miss at Texas A&M FB game of Nov. 21 is postponed due to the continued quarantine of individuals within the Texas A&M FB program. The action is consistent with SEC COVID-19 management requirements. — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) November 16, 2020
This is a very unfortunate situation for the fans, coaches and players. Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss looked like it was going to be a very good game.
The Aggies have one of the best teams in America and Ole Miss has an absolutely absurd offense under Lane Kiffin’s watch.
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At the same time, the Aggies might be more than okay not playing Ole Miss. Right now, Texas A&M is on the fringe of the playoff conversation and could possibly get in if a lot of things go their way.
However, a loss to the Rebels would guarantee that they’re definitely out. Now, they don’t have to worry about Lane Kiffin lighting them up, which Ole Miss is more than capable of doing.
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We’ll see if an opening appears December 19, but I’m not holding my breath. I think Ole Miss vs. the Aggies just isn’t happening this year.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Alex Smith Bleeds Through His Uniform During A Huge Win Over The Steelers

Washington quarterback Alex Smith proved his toughness during a Monday win over the Pittsburgh Steelers .
During the incredible 23-17 win over the previously undefeated Steelers , Smith was bleeding right through his left ankle/sock region after being hit by somebody ’ s cleats .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Yet , it didn ’ t knock him out of the game .
You can watch a video of the situation below .
The legend of Alex Smith seems to be growing with every passing week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a horrific leg injury in 2018 , Smith is now running the show again for Washington .
Not only is he just running the show , but he ruined Pittsburgh ’ s Monday but handing them their first loss of the season .
Even with a bloody sock , Smith and Washington couldn ’ t be slowed down .
I guess most injuries seem minor once you absolutely obliterate your leg .
Props to Smith for putting his incredible toughness on display once again .
The dude is a true ironman if we @ @ @ @ @ @

Washington quarterback Alex Smith proved his toughness during a Monday win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
During the incredible 23-17 win over the previously undefeated Steelers, Smith was bleeding right through his left ankle/sock region after being hit by somebody’s cleats. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Yet, it didn’t knock him out of the game. You can watch a video of the situation below.
Alex Smith bleeding around his left ankle. He appeared to be “cleated” on previous drive. It is not his surgically repaired leg. pic.twitter.com/0nUNky71GZ — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 7, 2020
The legend of Alex Smith seems to be growing with every passing week. After missing serious time because of a horrific leg injury in 2018, Smith is now running the show again for Washington.
GRAPHIC WARNING! Oh, maaan. That’s a shocking injury for Alex Smith. Never like to see that???? #NFL #HOUvsWAS pic.twitter.com/0JWCFxlGNV — Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) November 18, 2018
Not only is he just running the show, but he ruined Pittsburgh’s Monday but handing them their first loss of the season.
Make that 11-1. The Washington Football Team shocks the Steelers and spoils their perfect season ???? pic.twitter.com/80ATdLW3l1 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 8, 2020
Even with a bloody sock, Smith and Washington couldn’t be slowed down. I guess most injuries seem minor once you absolutely obliterate your leg.
Alex Smith made it back from what many considered a career-ending broken leg in 2018. @brgridiron ⬜ 17 surgeries
⬜ Talk of amputation
⬜ Life-threatening infection
⬜ Missed two seasons Tonight, he led Washington to an upset over the undefeated Steelers ???? pic.twitter.com/v1udyEPnw8 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 8, 2020
Props to Smith for putting his incredible toughness on display once again. The dude is a true ironman if we’ve ever seen one.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Legendary Pilot Chuck Yeager Dies At The Age Of 97

Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager has died at the age of 97 .
Chuck ’ s wife Victoria announced his death late Monday night , and wrote in part on Twitter , “ It is w/ profound sorrow , I must tell you that my life love General Chuck Yeager passed just before 9pm ET.
” What an absolute legend of a man .
Yeager broke the sound record barrier , shot down 13 German planes in WWII , escaped after being shot down , fought in Vietnam , earned the rank of General and was an all-around badass .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media star and famous among people born decades after his heroic actions .
If there was ever an example of a life well-lived , I think there ’ s no question at all that Chuck Yeager is it .
The man is arguably one of the greatest pilots to ever live , a war hero and a shining example of American exceptionalism .
Rest easy , Chuck .
It ’ s never easy to see a titan go , and that ’ s exactly what has happened here .
Godspeed to the @ @ @

Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager has died at the age of 97.
Chuck’s wife Victoria announced his death late Monday night, and wrote in part on Twitter, “It is w/ profound sorrow, I must tell you that my life love General Chuck Yeager passed just before 9pm ET.”
Fr @VictoriaYeage11 It is w/ profound sorrow, I must tell you that my life love General Chuck Yeager passed just before 9pm ET. An incredible life well lived, America’s greatest Pilot, & a legacy of strength, adventure, & patriotism will be remembered forever. — Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) December 8, 2020
What an absolute legend of a man. Yeager broke the sound record barrier, shot down 13 German planes in WWII, escaped after being shot down, fought in Vietnam, earned the rank of General and was an all-around badass.
Even in his 90s, Yeager was a social media star and famous among people born decades after his heroic actions.
Oct 14, 1947: B-2 dropped me in a stall.I ignited all 4 engines. I radioed: There’s something wrong w/ this MACHmeter, it’s gone off the scales. It only went to MACH 1:don’t think they had much confidence in us 🙂 They heard the boom on the ground. We had broken the soundbarrier — Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) October 14, 2020
If there was ever an example of a life well-lived, I think there’s no question at all that Chuck Yeager is it.
The man is arguably one of the greatest pilots to ever live, a war hero and a shining example of American exceptionalism.
Having completed my tour of duty as a #Fighter #ace, I was assigned to #Perrin Field #Texas as an instructor #pilot.After this day, as an evadee, I was given my choice of bases. I chose #Wright Field, closest to my home town #WestVirginia & the rest is #History @ParisMatch #Japan https://t.co/AuRDsZX4c7 — Chuck Yeager (@GenChuckYeager) August 16, 2020
Rest easy, Chuck. It’s never easy to see a titan go, and that’s exactly what has happened here. Godspeed to the other side.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--PREVIEW: Wisconsin Needs A Big Win Wednesday Against Rhode Island

Wisconsin needs to earn a win Wednesday against Rhode Island .
The Badgers were supposed to be playing Louisville this Wednesday night , but the game had to be canceled because of coronavirus .
( RELATED : David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football ) Now , we ’ ll play Rhode Island at 4:30 EST on BTN .
It ’ s not as sexy of a game , but it ’ s still damn important to go out there and take care of business .
I ’ ve been crystal clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply wasn ’ t acceptable .
If we want to be a premier program , then we have to show up in the big games .
We didn ’ t do that last Friday against the Golden Eagles .
We didn ’ t do that at all .
Now , we ’ ll have the opportunity to get back on the right track against Rhode Island .
We have all the pieces necessary to be a championship team .
We ’ re big , we can shoot , our defense is stout and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any given day .
Now , it ’ s time to remind everyone of that fact .
Make sure to catch the game Wednesday at 4:30 EST on BTN .

Wisconsin needs to earn a win Wednesday against Rhode Island.
The Badgers were supposed to be playing Louisville this Wednesday night, but the game had to be canceled because of coronavirus. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Now, we’ll play Rhode Island at 4:30 EST on BTN. It’s not as sexy of a game, but it’s still damn important to go out there and take care of business.
SCHEDULE UPDATE Wednesday’s game vs. Louisville has been postponed. Both school are working to explore an alternative date. The Badgers will host Rhode Island this Wednesday at the Kohl Center. Tip set for 3:30 PM (CT) on Big Ten Network.https://t.co/tokMOQGcxS — Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) December 7, 2020
I’ve been crystal clear that the way we played against Marquette simply wasn’t acceptable. If we want to be a premier program, then we have to show up in the big games.
We didn’t do that last Friday against the Golden Eagles. We didn’t do that at all.
Here’s how Marquette just beat Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/pnhwWD4qQ4 — Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) December 5, 2020
Now, we’ll have the opportunity to get back on the right track against Rhode Island. We have all the pieces necessary to be a championship team.
We’re big, we can shoot, our defense is stout and we can play with absolutely anyone on any given day. Now, it’s time to remind everyone of that fact.
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Make sure to catch the game Wednesday at 4:30 EST on BTN.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--Man Who Toppled Christopher Columbus Statue Avoids Jail Time Due To ‘Restorative Justice’ Program

A man who caused more than $ 150,000 in damages to a Christopher Columbus statue in St. Paul , Minnesota , is avoiding jail time due to a restorative justice program that will instead require he complete community service , CBS Minnesota reported Monday .
Michael Anthony Forcia was charged with criminal damage to property in the first degree after organizing and event to knock down the statue at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 10 , amid riots and protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd roughly two weeks prior , according to CBS Minnesota .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no criminal history is a probationary sentence with supervision of up to five years , Forcia will instead serve 100 hours of community service after Ramsey County Attorney John Choi initiated a restorative justice process .
( RELATED : ‘ The Time For Being Complacent Is Over ’ : American Indian Activists Tear Down Columbus Statue At Minnesota State Capitol ) The process involved two circles where Forcia ’ s actions were discussed .
Dr .
Ran Sethuarju , a criminal justice professor , facilitated one of the circles alongside Beverley Busyhead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Within the circles , the U.S. ’ s history of violence toward Native Americans and the civil unrest following Floyd ’ s death were discussed , with the ultimate conclusion being that jail time would not restore healing in the community .
Forcia also acknowledged the harm he inflicted on those who support the statue , such as Italian Americans who consider Columbus a part of Italian heritage in the country , KARE 11 reported .
He also wrote a statement in a file submitted to the court that recognized the importance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rule of law is an essential element to a peaceful society .
I broke the law and was prepared to accept the consequences when I did that , ” the statement said .
“ By my actions and service going forward , with the help of those from the circle who have offered their support , I will work to restore community peace and seek to repair the harm that I have caused.
” The groups claimed that jail time would serve no purpose , but suggested acknowledging the toppling of the statue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Choi says that the goal of justice should be to unite a community rather than divide it .
“ Employing restorative principles in a way that allows all voices and perspectives to be respectfully heard provides a greater opportunity to achieve true justice for our community , to respond more meaningfully and in due time , rather than waiting more than a year for an adversarial trial that would not provide adequate closure for our community and likely create additional division , ” he said , according to CBS Minnesota .
For his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will provide education and participate in other restorative practices aimed at healing harms that were discussed in the circles .
Damages to the statue are estimated to cost $ 154,553 .

A man who caused more than $150,000 in damages to a Christopher Columbus statue in St. Paul, Minnesota, is avoiding jail time due to a restorative justice program that will instead require he complete community service, CBS Minnesota reported Monday.
Michael Anthony Forcia was charged with criminal damage to property in the first degree after organizing an event to knock down the statue at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 10 amid riots and protests in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd roughly two weeks prior, according to CBS Minnesota.
Although the punishment for a conviction of someone with no criminal history is a probationary sentence with supervision of up to five years, Forcia will instead serve 100 hours of community service after Ramsey County Attorney John Choi initiated a restorative justice process. (RELATED: ‘The Time For Being Complacent Is Over’: American Indian Activists Tear Down Columbus Statue At Minnesota State Capitol)
The process involved two circles where Forcia’s actions were discussed. Dr. Ran Sethuarju, a criminal justice professor, facilitated one of the circles alongside Beverley Busyhead, a Native American community member. Within the circles, the U.S.’s history of violence toward Native Americans and the civil unrest following Floyd’s death were discussed, with the ultimate conclusion being that jail time would not restore healing in the community.
Forcia also acknowledged the harm he inflicted on those who support the statue, such as Italian Americans who consider Columbus a part of Italian heritage in the country, KARE 11 reported.
He also wrote a statement in a file submitted to the court that recognized the importance of the rule of law.
“The rule of law is an essential element to a peaceful society. I broke the law and was prepared to accept the consequences when I did that,” the statement said. “By my actions and service going forward, with the help of those from the circle who have offered their support, I will work to restore community peace and seek to repair the harm that I have caused.”
The groups claimed that jail time would serve no purpose, but suggested acknowledging the toppling of the statue as an act of civil disobedience.
Choi says that the goal of justice should be to unite a community rather than divide it.
“Employing restorative principles in a way that allows all voices and perspectives to be respectfully heard provides a greater opportunity to achieve true justice for our community, to respond more meaningfully and in due time, rather than waiting more than a year for an adversarial trial that would not provide adequate closure for our community and likely create additional division,” he said, according to CBS Minnesota.
For his 100 hours of community service, Forcia will provide education and participate in other restorative practices aimed at healing harms that were discussed in the circles. Damages to the statue are estimated to cost $154,553.


thedailycaller--2020-12-08--New York County Comptroller Responds To Critics After Helping Businesses Hit By Coronavirus-Related

New York County Comptroller Responds To Critics After Helping Businesses Hit By Coronavirus-Related Fines

Erie County , New York , Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw spoke out about criticism he ’ s received after establishing long-term installment plans for businesses hit by COVID-19 related fines in his county .
Mychajliw last week used his powers as comptroller to strip the Erie County Health Department of the power to collect and cash such fines , instead directing them to his office and putting them on installment plans that range from 20 to 100 years .
Under the plan , businesses that owe $ 1,000 or less have 20 years to pay it off .
The years to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with those that owe $ 15,001 or more getting 100 years to pay off the fines .
Appearing on Monday night ’ s edition of “ Tucker Carlson Tonight , ” Mychajliw , the son of Polish and Ukrainian immigrants , told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that the “ radical left ” is “ turning our country into the same communist regime that my family fled.
” “ I ’ m fed up , I ’ m angry and I said enough , ” he said .
“ We froze the Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Covid fines , and , yes , as controller I have the authority to come up with a 100-year payment plan for those businesses that were fined .
Because they are hurting over coronavirus rules that people on the extreme left are making up for other people , for small businesses who are hurting and they don ’ t follow the rules themselves , ” Mychajliw continued .
“ I ’ m angry , I ’ m fed up and I put my foot down.
” Asked about reaction from other officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comptroller said he wears attacks “ like a badge of honor.
” “ Our local newspaper even wrote an editorial that basically accused me of killing people for helping businesses when it comes to their fines , ” he said before criticizing regulations like school closings and forcing business to close at certain times as if “ coronavirus is so smart that it won ’ t attack you in a restaurant at 9:59 but look out at 10:01 , you ’ ll be stricken with it.
” “ Having that hammer in my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flex it , ” he concluded .
“ What ’ s the point of having the authority if you ’ re not going to use it to help businesses ?
” ( RELATED : CNN Anchor Blasts Democratic Leaders For Hypocrisy ) Mychajliw ’ s ability to put rule breakers on installment plans was disputed by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz , who said in a statement last week that the “ Erie County Charter does not give the Comptroller the powers he is claiming to have .
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Erie County, New York, Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw spoke out about criticism he’s received after establishing long-term installment plans for businesses hit by COVID-19 related fines in his county.
Mychajliw last week used his powers as comptroller to strip the Erie County Health Department of the power to collect and cash such fines, instead directing them to his office and putting them on installment plans that range from 20 to 100 years.
Under the plan, businesses that owe $1,000 or less have 20 years to pay it off. The years to pay then increase with the amount, with those that owe $15,001 or more getting 100 years to pay off the fines.
Appearing on Monday night’s edition of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Mychajliw, the son of Polish and Ukrainian immigrants, told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that the “radical left” is “turning our country into the same communist regime that my family fled.”
“I’m fed up, I’m angry and I said enough,” he said.
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“We froze the Health Department’s ability to make deposits on Covid fines, and, yes, as controller I have the authority to come up with a 100-year payment plan for those businesses that were fined. Because they are hurting over coronavirus rules that people on the extreme left are making up for other people, for small businesses who are hurting and they don’t follow the rules themselves,” Mychajliw continued. “I’m angry, I’m fed up and I put my foot down.”
Asked about reaction from other officials in New York, the Erie County comptroller said he wears attacks “like a badge of honor.”
“Our local newspaper even wrote an editorial that basically accused me of killing people for helping businesses when it comes to their fines,” he said before criticizing regulations like school closings and forcing business to close at certain times as if “coronavirus is so smart that it won’t attack you in a restaurant at 9:59 but look out at 10:01, you’ll be stricken with it.”
“Having that hammer in my office, I’m willing to flex it,” he concluded. “What’s the point of having the authority if you’re not going to use it to help businesses?” (RELATED: CNN Anchor Blasts Democratic Leaders For Hypocrisy)
Mychajliw’s ability to put rule breakers on installment plans was disputed by Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, who said in a statement last week that the “Erie County Charter does not give the Comptroller the powers he is claiming to have.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-09--Joe Biden Pledges To Reopen Most Schools During First 100 Days Of Presidency

Joe Biden pledged to reopen a majority of the nation ’ s schools within the first 100 days of his presidency , as long as Congress provides enough funding for students and teachers to return , numerous sources reported .
While introducing a team of health experts during an event in Delaware , Biden said he plans to use his first 100 days to distribute at least 100 million coronavirus vaccines , adding that “ it should be a national priority to get our kids back into school and keep them in school , ” the Associated Press ( AP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the funding , we need to protect students , educators and staff .
If states and cities put strong public health measures in place that we all follow , then my team will work to see that the majority of our schools can be open by the end of my first 100 days , ” he continued .
While many schools are offering hybrid learning models , some of the nation ’ s largest school districts are closed for in-person learning , many with an indefinite return date .
Some districts with reopening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are being challenged by teachers unions seeking to delay returns .
Teachers unions have suggested that teachers be among the first groups to receive the coronavirus vaccine , which they say would make reopening easier .
( RELATED : Dr. Fauci Said To Reopen Schools , And Close Bars — But Major School Districts Continue To Stay Closed ) Biden said that officials would prioritize getting vaccines to teachers after vulnerable groups and frontline health care workers had gotten them , but gave few other details about his plan to reopen schools , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign called for more than a dozen measures to take place before reopening schools on their website .
Among them is passing an emergency package that would cover the $ 30 billion schools need to reopen safely , the website says .
Although the federal government would help establish “ basic , objective criteria ” for reopening , the final decision for reopening would be the responsibility of state and local officials , according to the site .
President Donald Trump has touted the $ 13 billion in funding delivered to schools through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stability ( CARES ) Act , and has called on schools to safely reopen based off of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) guidelines .
The White House has warned of the “ unintended consequences ” of not reopening schools , such as causing long-term damage to childhood development and disproportionally impacting minority and low-income students .
The White House has also pointed to the low risk of serious illness among children , a point that infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci echoed in November when he said “ the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not really very big at all , ” and recommended that schools reopen while bars remain closed .
Teachers and students who are high risk can choose to work from home , the Trump administration recommended .
Teachers unions have criticized Trump for his push to reopen schools , warning of a mass exodus of teachers as a result of his threats to slash funding for schools that didn ’ t reopen .
The American Federation of Teachers , one of the nation ’ s largest teachers unions , called his demands to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motivated .
Congressional Democrats have also rebuked Trump , including House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott of Virginia , who said that the Trump administration was threatening to flout expert advice and encourage schools to reopen , which he called “ irresponsible ” and “ dangerous.
” Biden cautioned that “ things may well get worse before they get better , ” but was hopeful that a vaccine could soon be made available .
The Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) announced Tuesday that after its review of the Pfizer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and efficacy as well as the vaccine ’ s ability to begin protecting people after the first dose .
The conclusion means that regulators will likely soon authorize the vaccine .
A meeting for the decision is scheduled for Dec. 10 , and vaccine deliveries following the green-light from the FDA would be enough for 20 million people and could be distributed throughout December .
“ We need to level with one another .
It will take longer than we would like to distribute it to all corners of the country , ” @ @ @

Joe Biden pledged to reopen a majority of the nation’s schools within the first 100 days of his presidency, as long as Congress provides enough funding for students and teachers to return, numerous sources reported.
While introducing a team of health experts during an event in Delaware, Biden said he plans to use his first 100 days to distribute at least 100 million coronavirus vaccines, adding that “it should be a national priority to get our kids back into school and keep them in school,” the Associated Press (AP) reported.
“If Congress provides the funding, we need to protect students, educators and staff. If states and cities put strong public health measures in place that we all follow, then my team will work to see that the majority of our schools can be open by the end of my first 100 days,” he continued.
While many schools are offering hybrid learning models, some of the nation’s largest school districts are closed for in-person learning, many with an indefinite return date. Some districts with reopening dates, including Chicago Public Schools, are being challenged by teachers unions seeking to delay returns.
Teachers unions have suggested that teachers be among the first groups to receive the coronavirus vaccine, which they say would make reopening easier. (RELATED: Dr. Fauci Said To Reopen Schools, And Close Bars — But Major School Districts Continue To Stay Closed)
Biden said that officials would prioritize getting vaccines to teachers after vulnerable groups and frontline health care workers had gotten them, but gave few other details about his plan to reopen schools, according to the AP.
The Biden-Harris campaign called for more than a dozen measures to take place before reopening schools on their website. Among them is passing an emergency package that would cover the $30 billion schools need to reopen safely, the website says.
Although the federal government would help establish “basic, objective criteria” for reopening, the final decision for reopening would be the responsibility of state and local officials, according to the site.
President Donald Trump has touted the $13 billion in funding delivered to schools through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Stability (CARES) Act, and has called on schools to safely reopen based off of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The White House has warned of the “unintended consequences” of not reopening schools, such as causing long-term damage to childhood development and disproportionally impacting minority and low-income students.
The White House has also pointed to the low risk of serious illness among children, a point that infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci echoed in November when he said “the spread among children and from children is not really very big at all,” and recommended that schools reopen while bars remain closed. Teachers and students who are high risk can choose to work from home, the Trump administration recommended.
Teachers unions have criticized Trump for his push to reopen schools, warning of a mass exodus of teachers as a result of his threats to slash funding for schools that didn’t reopen. The American Federation of Teachers, one of the nation’s largest teachers unions, called his demands to reopen schools “unconscionable” and politically motivated.
Congressional Democrats have also rebuked Trump, including House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott of Virginia, who said that the Trump administration was threatening to flout expert advice and encourage schools to reopen, which he called “irresponsible” and “dangerous.”
Biden cautioned that “things may well get worse before they get better,” but was hopeful that a vaccine could soon be made available.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Tuesday that after its review of the Pfizer vaccine, it can confirm its safety and efficacy as well as the vaccine’s ability to begin protecting people after the first dose.
The conclusion means that regulators will likely soon authorize the vaccine. A meeting for the decision is scheduled for Dec. 10, and vaccine deliveries following the green-light from the FDA would be enough for 20 million people and could be distributed throughout December.
“We need to level with one another. It will take longer than we would like to distribute it to all corners of the country,” Biden said.


thedailycaller--2020-12-09--Trump Jr. Rips Calls To Boycott Georgia Runoffs: ‘It’s As Though They’re Working For The Democrats’

Donald Trump Jr. stressed the importance of the runoff U.S. Senate elections in Georgia and panned calls for supporters of President Donald Trump to boycott them during a Tuesday night appearance on Fox News ’ “ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
” Republican Georgia Sens .
David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock , respectively , in the Jan. 5 runoffs to determine which party controls the Senate .
Republicans must win one of two to maintain a slim majority .
“ Stop the Steal ” attorney Lin Wood has accused both Republican senators of having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Georgia Republicans shouldn ’ t vote in “ another rigged election.
” Meanwhile , a progressive PAC with ties to former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang installed 50 billboards across rural Georgia that say : “ Perdue/Loeffler Didn ’ t Deliver For Trump , DON ’ T Deliver For Them.
” After stressing the importance of watching for voting irregularities , Trump Jr. told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that conservatives “ can ’ t allow ourselves to lose the Senate.
” “ If you truly believe in conservatism , if you believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individual rights , if you believe in the 2nd Amendment , we have to combat this nonsense , ” he said .
“ We have to win .
We have to hold the Senate in Georgia.
” “ I think that ’ s literally what the Democrats want you to believe , ” Trump Jr. said when asked by Carlson about “ dispirited ” and “ distrustful ” Republicans deciding to sit this one out .
“ They would love for you to take this stance , that it doesn ’ t matter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he continued before reciting a list of Democratic goals they could accomplish with control of the Senate , including court-packing and statehood for Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico .
“ This is what the Democrats want for life , ” Trump Jr. added .
He argued that the Democrats wanted to demoralize Republicans into staying home while they increase turnout to deliver a Democrat victory .
( RELATED : EXCLUSIVE : Trump Allies Go To War With Former Democrat ‘ Con Artists ’ Lin Wood And Sidney Powell Over Senate Runoff Comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all of his accomplishments , all of the regulations , taking on China , pulling out of endless wars , ” he concluded .
“ Everything that he ’ s accomplished is on the table as far as I ’ m concerned in this election .
So if you ’ re a Trump guy , if you believe that , you ’ d be foolish to listen to a few individuals who say , ah , just sit at home .
It ’ s as though they ’ re working for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schumer everything he ’ s dreamed of for a long time .
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Donald Trump Jr. stressed the importance of the runoff U.S. Senate elections in Georgia and panned calls for supporters of President Donald Trump to boycott them during a Tuesday night appearance on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”
Republican Georgia Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler face Democratic challengers Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, respectively, in the Jan. 5 runoffs to determine which party controls the Senate. Republicans must win one of two to maintain a slim majority.
“Stop the Steal” attorney Lin Wood has accused both Republican senators of having ties to Chinese communists and suggested that Georgia Republicans shouldn’t vote in “another rigged election.” Meanwhile, a progressive PAC with ties to former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang installed 50 billboards across rural Georgia that say: “Perdue/Loeffler Didn’t Deliver For Trump, DON’T Deliver For Them.”
After stressing the importance of watching for voting irregularities, Trump Jr. told Fox News host Tucker Carlson that conservatives “can’t allow ourselves to lose the Senate.”
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“If you truly believe in conservatism, if you believe in freedom, if you believe in individual rights, if you believe in the 2nd Amendment, we have to combat this nonsense,” he said. “We have to win. We have to hold the Senate in Georgia.”
“I think that’s literally what the Democrats want you to believe,” Trump Jr. said when asked by Carlson about “dispirited” and “distrustful” Republicans deciding to sit this one out.
“They would love for you to take this stance, that it doesn’t matter, to roll over and die,” he continued before reciting a list of Democratic goals they could accomplish with control of the Senate, including court-packing and statehood for Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
“This is what the Democrats want for life,” Trump Jr. added. He argued that the Democrats wanted to demoralize Republicans into staying home while they increase turnout to deliver a Democrat victory. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Trump Allies Go To War With Former Democrat ‘Con Artists’ Lin Wood And Sidney Powell Over Senate Runoff Comments)
“My father’s legacy, all of his accomplishments, all of the regulations, taking on China, pulling out of endless wars,” he concluded. “Everything that he’s accomplished is on the table as far as I’m concerned in this election. So if you’re a Trump guy, if you believe that, you’d be foolish to listen to a few individuals who say, ah, just sit at home. It’s as though they’re working for the Democrats and giving the Democrats and Chuck Schumer everything he’s dreamed of for a long time.”


thedailycaller--2020-12-09--Biden’s Pentagon Pick Lloyd Austin Was Accused Of Downplaying ISIS Threat

• President-elect Joe Biden ’ s pick to lead the Department of Defense reportedly predicted in 2014 that ISIS , the Islamic terror group , would be a “ flash in the pan.
” • Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin , who Biden announced as his Pentagon choice Tuesday , was also accused of portraying a “ rosier ” picture of the U.S. fight against ISIS .
• Austin vehemently denied the allegations at the time .
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin , who President-elect Joe Biden selected as his secretary of defense , was accused during the Obama administration of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allegations Austin vehemently denied at the time but could be a roadblock to his Senate confirmation .
The allegations stem from Austin ’ s tenure as commander of U.S. Central Command ( CENTCOM ) , which directed U.S. military operations in the Middle East against the Islamic State .
A Defense Department inspector general ’ s report released on Jan. 31 , 2017 , cited witnesses who claimed that Austin did not like to receive bad news about ISIS and that he painted a “ rosier ” picture of the fight against the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ RELATED : Joe Biden Picks Gen. Lloyd Austin As Pentagon Chief ) “ Several witnesses asserted that GEN Austin did not like to receive bad news from his staff regarding USCENTCOM ’ s counter-ISIL campaign .
These witnesses believed that GEN Austin was the source of pressure to present a rosier picture of the effects of USCENTCOM ’ s operations against ISIL , ” the report said .
Austin , who retired from the military on March 30 , 2016 , emphatically denied allegations laid out in the IG report .
Two officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims in interviews with the IG .
“ GEN Austin denied the allegations , stating that he had no knowledge ‘ of anybody trying to downplay or rosy up intelligence , ' ” the report said .
“ You ’ re not going to win if you don ’ t have the right information .
So rosying up that doesn ’ t help us be successful in this fight , ” Austin told Pentagon investigators , according to the IG report .
Austin , 67 , also allegedly downplayed the ISIS threat in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to a 2016 Atlantic story , Obama administration officials said Austin told the White House that ISIS was “ a flash in the pan.
” Austin ’ s comments to President Barack Obama shaped the president ’ s now-infamous comment that ISIS was akin to a “ jayvee ” basketball team , the officials told The Atlantic at the time .
ISIS expanded aggressively in the months after Obama ’ s remarks , taking control of vast swaths of Syria and Iraq , while building an online network of sympathizers around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Atlantic at the time that “ at no time ” did Austin “ ever consider ISIL a ‘ flash in the pan ’ phenomenon.
” The IG report also cited an unidentified witness who said that Austin remarked at a commander ’ s conference held in Qatar from Oct. 22-24 , 2014 , that while he was confident the U.S. would “ win this fight ” against ISIS , “ we have to manage the narrative.
” Notes taken by CENTCOM ’ s historian reflect that Austin “ emphasized the importance of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the narrative on the counter-ISIL campaign was beginning to spin out of control.
” The IG ultimately found no evidence that military leaders , including Austin , fabricated or distorted intelligence regarding ISIS .
Austin could face an uphill battle in his Senate confirmation for reasons other than his views on ISIS .
Several Democratic senators have said they oppose granting a waiver to bypass a law that requires secretaries of defense to have been out of service for at least seven years .
The Senate voted overwhelmingly in 2017 to approve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preceded Austin at CENTCOM , to serve as Trump ’ s defense secretary .
The Biden transition team did not respond to a request for comment about Austin ’ s previous remarks .
Biden defended Austin in an essay for The Atlantic published Tuesday .
In the piece , Biden said that he and Obama “ turned to Austin ” for advice on confronting ISIS .
“ He designed and executed the campaign that ultimately beat back ISIS , helping to build a coalition of partners and allies from more than 70 countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enemy , ” Biden wrote .
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President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Defense reportedly predicted in 2014 that ISIS, the Islamic terror group, would be a “flash in the pan.”
Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, who Biden announced as his Pentagon choice Tuesday, was also accused of portraying a “rosier” picture of the U.S. fight against ISIS.
Austin vehemently denied the allegations at the time.
Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, who President-elect Joe Biden selected as his secretary of defense, was accused during the Obama administration of downplaying the threat posed by ISIS, allegations Austin vehemently denied at the time but could be a roadblock to his Senate confirmation.
The allegations stem from Austin’s tenure as commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which directed U.S. military operations in the Middle East against the Islamic State.
A Defense Department inspector general’s report released on Jan. 31, 2017, cited witnesses who claimed that Austin did not like to receive bad news about ISIS and that he painted a “rosier” picture of the fight against the terror group than was warranted. (RELATED: Joe Biden Picks Gen. Lloyd Austin As Pentagon Chief)
“Several witnesses asserted that GEN Austin did not like to receive bad news from his staff regarding USCENTCOM’s counter-ISIL campaign. These witnesses believed that GEN Austin was the source of pressure to present a rosier picture of the effects of USCENTCOM’s operations against ISIL,” the report said.
Austin, who retired from the military on March 30, 2016, emphatically denied allegations laid out in the IG report. Two officers who worked under Austin also disputed the claims in interviews with the IG.
“GEN Austin denied the allegations, stating that he had no knowledge ‘of anybody trying
to downplay or rosy up intelligence,'” the report said.
“You’re not going to win if you don’t have the right information. So rosying up that doesn’t help us be successful in this fight,” Austin told Pentagon investigators, according to the IG report.
Austin, 67, also allegedly downplayed the ISIS threat in briefings to the Obama White House. According to a 2016 Atlantic story, Obama administration officials said Austin told the White House that ISIS was “a flash in the pan.”
Austin’s comments to President Barack Obama shaped the president’s now-infamous comment that ISIS was akin to a “jayvee” basketball team, the officials told The Atlantic at the time.
ISIS expanded aggressively in the months after Obama’s remarks, taking control of vast swaths of Syria and Iraq, while building an online network of sympathizers around the globe.
A spokesman for Austin told The Atlantic at the time that “at no time” did Austin “ever consider ISIL a ‘flash in the pan’ phenomenon.”
The IG report also cited an unidentified witness who said that Austin remarked at a commander’s conference held in Qatar from Oct. 22-24, 2014, that while he was confident the U.S. would “win this fight” against ISIS, “we have to manage the narrative.”
Notes taken by CENTCOM’s historian reflect that Austin “emphasized the importance of keeping the
narrative in the right place as the narrative on the counter-ISIL campaign was beginning to spin out of control.”
The IG ultimately found no evidence that military leaders, including Austin, fabricated or distorted intelligence regarding ISIS.
Austin could face an uphill battle in his Senate confirmation for reasons other than his views on ISIS.
Several Democratic senators have said they oppose granting a waiver to bypass a law that requires secretaries of defense to have been out of service for at least seven years.
The Senate voted overwhelmingly in 2017 to approve a waiver for James Matttis, who preceded Austin at CENTCOM, to serve as Trump’s defense secretary.
The Biden transition team did not respond to a request for comment about Austin’s previous remarks.
Biden defended Austin in an essay for The Atlantic published Tuesday. In the piece, Biden said that he and Obama “turned to Austin” for advice on confronting ISIS.
“He designed and executed the campaign that ultimately beat back ISIS, helping to build a coalition of partners and allies from more than 70 countries who worked together to overcome a common enemy,” Biden wrote.
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