thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Kavanaugh’s accuser had lawyers working for free. Where are they now?

• Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade is facing the Democratic Party apparatus without full-time legal or public relations support .
• In contrast , Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford received pro-bono legal and public relations support from prominent profile lawyers .
• One of Blasey Ford ’ s lawyers left his job so he could focus his efforts exclusively on her case .
Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade is facing the former vice president ’ s presidential campaign and the Democratic establishment without the type of pro-bono legal and public relations support that Supreme Court Justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A prominent legal defense fund that was established in the wake of the # MeToo movement told Reade in February that it couldn ’ t support her because it would put its charitable status at risk .
Reade has said she hasn ’ t received any offers for pro-bono public relations support to handle the deluge of reporter inquiries she has received in the weeks since her allegation against Biden picked up steam in national media .
All the while , Reade said she has resisted opening up a crowdfunding campaign on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offer of pro-bono support in her allegations of sexual assault against the former vice president .
“ I am hopeful that if anyone wants to assist with PR and legal services as needed it would be pro-bono , ” Reade told the Daily Caller News Foundation .
“ I realized that I am outside the civil and criminal statutes so , there ’ s not a lot of actions that a lawyer would want to take other than just helping with PR and just making sure there aren ’ t libelous claims against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could use some support with that.
” Reade has accused Biden of kissing her , touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent when she worked for him as a Senate staffer in 1993 .
Both Biden and his campaign have denied Reade ’ s allegations several times , and Biden issued a request Friday to Secretary of the Senate Julie Adams to locate and make public any complaint that Reade may have filed .
He is continuing to work with the Senate to locate such a document .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ relations support have yet to come her way , Reade told the DCNF .
In contrast , Ford received pro-bono legal and public relations support from two prominent lawyers to support her as she accused Kavanaugh of sexually harassing her at a house party in 1982 .
One of Ford ’ s lawyers , Michael Bromwich , went as far as to resign from his job from a distinguished Washington D.C. law firm so he could focus his efforts exclusively on representing Kavanaugh ’ s accuser .
The Time ’ s Up Legal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 10 million to support women alleging sexual harassment in the workplace , told Reade in February that its charitable status would be put at risk if it financially supported her because Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president .
Time ’ s Up is operated by the National Women ’ s Law Center ( NWLC ) , a 501 ( c ) 3 charitable organization , and as such is “ restricted in how it can spend its funds , including restrictions that pertain to candidates running for election , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Time ’ s Up did provide Reade with a list of lawyers , but Reade told The New York Times that none of the recommended lawyers were willing to take her case .
Reade said that she has reached out to attorneys Debra Katz and Lisa Banks , who represented Blasey Ford , without response .
Katz and Banks have not responded to multiple requests for comment from the DCNF as to why they are representing ousted vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright instead of Reade .
Other prominent women ’ s groups @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reade ’ s allegations for weeks after she came forward .
Planned Parenthood Action broke its silence on Reade ’ s allegations against Biden in a Thursday night press release that did not mention Reade by name .
“ Any person seeking elected office — and especially the highest office in the land — needs to address allegations of sexual assault and harassment seriously , both as a systemic problem and with a sense of personal responsibility , ” Planned Parenthood acting President Alexis McGill Johnson said .
“ We all have much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a safer place , free of sexual violence.
” ( RELATED : Planned Parenthood Staunchly Defended Christine Ford But Waited Over A Month To Mention Tara Reade ) Following Biden ’ s appearance on MSNBC Friday denying Reade ’ s allegations , Planned Parenthood Action issued a second press release in which the organization praised Biden ’ s past record on domestic violence and urged him “ to continue to push this conversation , and our country , forward.
” In contrast , Planned Parenthood released a statement condemning Kavanaugh the same day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sexual assault .
The organization rallied behind Ford , organized a “ National Walkout ” to support her , created a promotional video criticizing Kavanaugh and issued repeated press releases and tweets praising Ford ’ s courage .
The National Abortion Right ’ s Action League ( NARAL ) and Emily ’ s List released a joint statement on Friday following Biden ’ s appearance on MSNBC that emphasized the importance of recognizing survivors and criticized President Donald Trump .
But the joint statement did not detail Reade ’ s allegations .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the past on the Violence Against Women Act , we now need him to lead us forward to create the sort of systems where survivors ’ claims are taken seriously and justice and healing are possible , ” Ilyse Hogue , president of NARAL Pro-Choice America , and Stephanie Schriock , president of EMILY ’ s List , said in the joint statement .
Both NARAL and EMILY ’ s List tweeted extensively in support of Blasey Ford , but neither organization has referenced Reade by name on the social media platform @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Biden needs to do more to address Reade ’ s allegations .
The Rape , Abuse & Incest National Network ( RAINN ) pointed out that Biden was slow to respond to Reade ’ s allegations in a press release Friday .
“ We appreciate Vice President Biden finally addressing Tara Reade ’ s allegations , ” said vice president of communications Heather Drevna .
“ These allegations deserve a rigorous investigation , and we urge Vice President Biden to release any and all records that may be relevant , including those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in addition to any Senate records housed at the National Archives.
” And the advocacy group UltraViolet noted in a press release Friday that “ It was right for Joe Biden to directly address this issue and he has more to do.
” “ For far too many women , the pursuit of justice against their abusers is nearly impossible – and their stories are silenced , ” said Shaunna Thomas , co-founder and executive director of UltraViolet .
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Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade is facing the Democratic Party apparatus without full-time legal or public relations support.
In contrast, Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford received pro-bono legal and public relations support from prominent profile lawyers.
One of Blasey Ford’s lawyers left his job so he could focus his efforts exclusively on her case.
Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade is facing the former vice president’s presidential campaign and the Democratic establishment without the type of pro-bono legal and public relations support that Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford received.
A prominent legal defense fund that was established in the wake of the #MeToo movement told Reade in February that it couldn’t support her because it would put its charitable status at risk. Reade has said she hasn’t received any offers for pro-bono public relations support to handle the deluge of reporter inquiries she has received in the weeks since her allegation against Biden picked up steam in national media.
All the while, Reade said she has resisted opening up a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe as she holds out for an offer of pro-bono support in her allegations of sexual assault against the former vice president.
“I am hopeful that if anyone wants to assist with PR and legal services as needed it would be pro-bono,” Reade told the Daily Caller News Foundation.
“I realized that I am outside the civil and criminal statutes so, there’s not a lot of actions that a lawyer would want to take other than just helping with PR and just making sure there aren’t libelous claims against me,” Reade said. “I could use some support with that.”
Reade has accused Biden of kissing her, touching her and penetrating her with his fingers without her consent when she worked for him as a Senate staffer in 1993.
Both Biden and his campaign have denied Reade’s allegations several times, and Biden issued a request Friday to Secretary of the Senate Julie Adams to locate and make public any complaint that Reade may have filed. He is continuing to work with the Senate to locate such a document.
Offers for free full-time legal and public relations support have yet to come her way, Reade told the DCNF.
In contrast, Ford received pro-bono legal and public relations support from two prominent lawyers to support her as she accused Kavanaugh of sexually harassing her at a house party in 1982.
One of Ford’s lawyers, Michael Bromwich, went as far as to resign from his job from a distinguished Washington D.C. law firm so he could focus his efforts exclusively on representing Kavanaugh’s accuser.
The Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund, which has committed over $10 million to support women alleging sexual harassment in the workplace, told Reade in February that its charitable status would be put at risk if it financially supported her because Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.
Time’s Up is operated by the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and as such is “restricted in how it can spend its funds, including restrictions that pertain to candidates running for election,” NWLC spokeswoman Maria Patrick told The Intercept.
Time’s Up did provide Reade with a list of lawyers, but Reade told The New York Times that none of the recommended lawyers were willing to take her case.
Reade said that she has reached out to attorneys Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, who represented Blasey Ford, without response. Katz and Banks have not responded to multiple requests for comment from the DCNF as to why they are representing ousted vaccine expert Dr. Rick Bright instead of Reade.
Other prominent women’s groups that rallied behind Ford stayed silent on Reade’s allegations for weeks after she came forward.
Planned Parenthood Action broke its silence on Reade’s allegations against Biden in a Thursday night press release that did not mention Reade by name.
“Any person seeking elected office — and especially the highest office in the land — needs to address allegations of sexual assault and harassment seriously, both as a systemic problem and with a sense of personal responsibility,” Planned Parenthood acting President Alexis McGill Johnson said. “We all have much work to do to make our country a safer place, free of sexual violence.” (RELATED: Planned Parenthood Staunchly Defended Christine Ford But Waited Over A Month To Mention Tara Reade)
Following Biden’s appearance on MSNBC Friday denying Reade’s allegations, Planned Parenthood Action issued a second press release in which the organization praised Biden’s past record on domestic violence and urged him “to continue to push this conversation, and our country, forward.”
Neither Planned Parenthood statement expressed support for Reade.
In contrast, Planned Parenthood released a statement condemning Kavanaugh the same day Ford came forward with her allegations of sexual assault. The organization rallied behind Ford, organized a “National Walkout” to support her, created a promotional video criticizing Kavanaugh and issued repeated press releases and tweets praising Ford’s courage.
The National Abortion Right’s Action League (NARAL) and Emily’s List released a joint statement on Friday following Biden’s appearance on MSNBC that emphasized the importance of recognizing survivors and criticized President Donald Trump. But the joint statement did not detail Reade’s allegations.
“Just as Biden has listened and led in the past on the Violence Against Women Act, we now need him to lead us forward to create the sort of systems where survivors’ claims are taken seriously and justice and healing are possible,” Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, and Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY’s List, said in the joint statement.
Both NARAL and EMILY’s List tweeted extensively in support of Blasey Ford, but neither organization has referenced Reade by name on the social media platform.
We are standing in solidarity with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez, and all survivors of sexual assault. We believe women. We #BelieveSurvivors. pic.twitter.com/8zAaV10iuz — EMILY’s List (@emilyslist) September 24, 2018
Other women’s groups have said Biden needs to do more to address Reade’s allegations.
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) pointed out that Biden was slow to respond to Reade’s allegations in a press release Friday.
“We appreciate Vice President Biden finally addressing Tara Reade’s allegations,” said vice president of communications Heather Drevna. “These allegations deserve a rigorous investigation, and we urge Vice President Biden to release any and all records that may be relevant, including those housed at the University of Delaware, in addition to any Senate records housed at the National Archives.”
And the advocacy group UltraViolet noted in a press release Friday that “It was right for Joe Biden to directly address this issue and he has more to do.”
“For far too many women, the pursuit of justice against their abusers is nearly impossible – and their stories are silenced,” said Shaunna Thomas, co-founder and executive director of UltraViolet.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Liz Warren Says Biden’s Defense Against Sex Assault Claims Was ‘Credible And Convincing,’ Reaffirms

Liz Warren Says Biden’s Defense Against Sex Assault Claims Was ‘Credible And Convincing,’ Reaffirms Her Support

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday that Vice President Joe Biden ’ s denial that he sexually assaulted one of his Senate aides in the 1990s was “ credible and convincing.
” She also reaffirmed her support for the likely Democratic presidential nominee .
“ The vice president ’ s answers were credible and convincing , ” Warren told the reporters before entering the Senate chamber for a vote .
She was responding to questions about Biden ’ s alleged sexual assault of Tara Reade , one of the former vice president ’ s Senate aides in 1993 .
“ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his campaign , and I am proud to endorse him for president , ” the Massachusetts Democrat said .
( RELATED : ‘ Fat Broads And Horse-Faced Lesbians ’ : Warren Attacks Bloomberg Over Comments About Women ) Warren has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation ’ s request for comment about her support for Biden .
She thoroughly criticized former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg over nondisclosure agreements signed with women over the past three decades related to complaints about comments he allegedly made .
“ I ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re running against : a billionaire who calls women ‘ fat broads ’ and ‘ horse-faced lesbians , ’ and no I ’ m not talking about [ President ] Donald Trump .
I ’ m talking about Mayor Bloomberg , ” she said during a Democratic debate in February .
Bloomberg , a former Republican , ran a presidential campaign before bowing out following Warren ’ s barbs .
Democrats are not going to win if we have a nominee who has a history of hiding his tax returns , of harassing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like red lining and stop and frisk , ” Warren added .
Biden denied Reade ’ s accusation , telling MSNBC ’ s “ Morning Joe ” co-host Mika Brzezinski Friday that “ it never , never happened.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday that Vice President Joe Biden’s denial that he sexually assaulted one of his Senate aides in the 1990s was “credible and convincing.”
She also reaffirmed her support for the likely Democratic presidential nominee.
“The vice president’s answers were credible and convincing,” Warren told the reporters before entering the Senate chamber for a vote. She was responding to questions about Biden’s alleged sexual assault of Tara Reade, one of the former vice president’s Senate aides in 1993.
“I support the vice president. I support his campaign, and I am proud to endorse him for president,” the Massachusetts Democrat said. (RELATED: ‘Fat Broads And Horse-Faced Lesbians’: Warren Attacks Bloomberg Over Comments About Women)
Warren has not responded to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment about her support for Biden. She thoroughly criticized former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg over nondisclosure agreements signed with women over the past three decades related to complaints about comments he allegedly made.
“I’d like to talk about who we’re running against: a billionaire who calls women ‘fat broads’ and ‘horse-faced lesbians,’ and no I’m not talking about [President] Donald Trump. I’m talking about Mayor Bloomberg,” she said during a Democratic debate in February.
Bloomberg, a former Republican, ran a presidential campaign before bowing out following Warren’s barbs.
Democrats are not going to win if we have a nominee who has a history of hiding his tax returns, of harassing women, and of supporting racist policies like red lining and stop and frisk,” Warren added.
Biden denied Reade’s accusation, telling MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski Friday that “it never, never happened.”
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thedailycaller--2020-05-06--Ruth Ginsburg Treated At John Hopkins Hospital For ‘Benign Gallbladder Condition’

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Tuesday was treated at John Hopkins hospital for a “ benign gallbladder condition @ @ @ @ @ in a statement .
“ Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent non-surgical treatment for acute cholecystitis @ @ @ @ @ , this afternoon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore , Maryland .
Following oral arguments @ @ @ @ @ underwent outpatient tests at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington , D.C. , that confirmed she @ @ @ @ @ that had migrated to her cystic duct , blocking it and causing an infection , @ @ @ @ @ “ The Justice is resting comfortably and plans to participate in the oral argument teleconference @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
She expects to stay in the hospital for a day or two .
@ @ @ @ @ they become available , ” the statement concluded .
In November 2019 , Ginsburg was @ @ @ @ @ in Baltimore after symptoms of chills and a fever .
( RELATED : Ruth Bader @ @ @ @ @ 86 , has faced multiple health issues throughout the past few years .

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Tuesday was treated at Johns Hopkins hospital for a “benign gallbladder condition,” the court said in a statement.
“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg underwent non-surgical treatment for acute cholecystitis, a benign gallbladder condition, this afternoon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Following oral arguments on Monday, the Justice underwent outpatient tests at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., that confirmed she was suffering from a gallstone that had migrated to her cystic duct, blocking it and causing an infection,” the statement read.
“The Justice is resting comfortably and plans to participate in the oral argument teleconference tomorrow morning remotely from the hospital. She expects to stay in the hospital for a day or two. Updates will be provided as they become available,” the statement concluded.
In November 2019, Ginsburg was admitted to Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore after symptoms of chills and a fever. (RELATED: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized)
Ginsburg, 86, has faced multiple health issues throughout the past few years.


thedailycaller--2020-05-06--Austria Says Reopening Shops Has Not Led To Coronavirus Case Spike

After reopening thousands of shops in April , Austria ’ s health minister announced the country hasn ’ t experienced a new spike in coronavirus cases , Reuters reported Tuesday .
Austria reopened hardware and garden centers along with shops up to 400 square meters ( nearly 4,306 square feet ) April 14 , becoming one of the first European countries to make the move according to Reuters .
“ We can now examine and assess the effects of April 14 and the following days very , very well and they show that we managed this first opening step excellently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a new conference according to Reuters .
( RELATED : 4.5 Million People Return To Work As Italy Eases Lockdown Restrictions ) “ We have no indication of a noticeable increase in individual areas .
The situation is very , very constant , very , very stable and that is a really very , very positive , good situation , ” he added .
Austria closed bars , restaurants , schools , and non-essential shops March 16 , which helped reduce the daily increase in infections to less than 1 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Calls to reopen were acute in Vienna , the nation ’ s capitol and home to nearly one-quarter of Austria ’ s population .
Police enforced disobedience of social-distancing and quarantine orders by fining people 500 Euros for lingering on a park bench or playing with their children in public places , Foreign Policy reported .
Since the reopenings that began three weeks ago , the daily increase in infections is 0.2 % .
Coronavirus symptoms typically appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus .
Hairdressers , other service providers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meters were allowed to reopen Friday in Austria , although the data does not reflect the most recent round of reopenings .
Restaurants , bars , museums and hotels are also due to reopen this month in Austria .
Anschober and Interior Minister Karl Nehammer urged the public to continue practicing social-distancing rules and to wear face coverings in shops , public transport , and in some government buildings .
“ Personal responsibility and discipline remain the most important thing because a possible second wave ( of infections ) must not become a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reuters .

After reopening thousands of shops in April, Austria’s health minister announced the country hasn’t experienced a new spike in coronavirus cases, Reuters reported Tuesday.
Austria reopened hardware and garden centers along with shops up to 400 square meters (nearly 4,306 square feet) April 14, becoming one of the first European countries to make the move according to Reuters.
“We can now examine and assess the effects of April 14 and the following days very, very well and they show that we managed this first opening step excellently,” Health Minister Rudolf Anschober said in a new conference according to Reuters. (RELATED: 4.5 Million People Return To Work As Italy Eases Lockdown Restrictions)
“We have no indication of a noticeable increase in individual areas. The situation is very, very constant, very, very stable and that is a really very, very positive, good situation,” he added.
Austria closed bars, restaurants, schools, and non-essential shops March 16, which helped reduce the daily increase in infections to less than 1%, and with 606 reported deaths so far.
Calls to reopen were acute in Vienna, the nation’s capitol and home to nearly one-quarter of Austria’s population. Police enforced disobedience of social-distancing and quarantine orders by fining people 500 Euros for lingering on a park bench or playing with their children in public places, Foreign Policy reported.
Since the reopenings that began three weeks ago, the daily increase in infections is 0.2%. Coronavirus symptoms typically appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
Hairdressers, other service providers, and shops of more than 400 square meters were allowed to reopen Friday in Austria, although the data does not reflect the most recent round of reopenings.
Restaurants, bars, museums and hotels are also due to reopen this month in Austria.
Anschober and Interior Minister Karl Nehammer urged the public to continue practicing social-distancing rules and to wear face coverings in shops, public transport, and in some government buildings.
“Personal responsibility and discipline remain the most important thing because a possible second wave (of infections) must not become a tsunami,” Nehammer said according to Reuters.


thedailycaller--2020-05-06--Trump To Families Affected By Coronavirus: ‘I Love You,’ ‘I Don’t Sleep At Night Thinking About It’

President Donald Trump told American families affected by coronavirus “ I love you ” and said that he doesn ’ t sleep at night thinking about people dying from the virus in an ABC interview Tuesday .
“ I want to say , I love you , ” Trump said .
“ I want to say that we ’ re doing everything we can .
I also want to say that we ’ re trying to protect people over 60 years old .
We ’ re trying so hard.
” He continued , talking about what the administration was doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he claimed that he doesn ’ t sleep at night thinking about people who have died .
“ And to the people that have lost someone , there ’ s nobody — I don ’ t sleep at night thinking about it .
There ’ s nobody that ’ s taken it harder than me.
” Trump also appeared to warn governors about not taking certain actions in response to coronavirus , telling reporters that he would “ stop ” a governor from doing something in “ two seconds ” if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The governors have — I ’ ve given them great discretion .
I respect the governors and I ’ ve given them great discretion , ” the president said .
“ If , however , I see somebody doing something that ’ s egregious or wrong I will stop it in two seconds.
” ( RELATED : Trump Confirms Birx , Fauci Will ‘ Still Be Involved ’ With Coronavirus Response After White House Disbands Task Force )

President Donald Trump told American families affected by coronavirus “I love you” and said that he doesn’t sleep at night thinking about people dying from the virus in an ABC interview Tuesday.
“I want to say, I love you,” Trump said.
“I want to say that we’re doing everything we can. I also want to say that we’re trying to protect people over 60 years old. We’re trying so hard.”
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He continued, talking about what the administration was doing to help people through the pandemic, when he claimed that he doesn’t sleep at night thinking about people who have died.
“And to the people that have lost someone, there’s nobody — I don’t sleep at night thinking about it. There’s nobody that’s taken it harder than me.”
Trump visited a Honeywell plant making masks in Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday.
Trump also appeared to warn governors about not taking certain actions in response to coronavirus, telling reporters that he would “stop” a governor from doing something in “two seconds” if he didn’t like it.
“The governors have — I’ve given them great discretion. I respect the governors and I’ve given them great discretion,” the president said. “If, however, I see somebody doing something that’s egregious or wrong I will stop it in two seconds.” (RELATED: Trump Confirms Birx, Fauci Will ‘Still Be Involved’ With Coronavirus Response After White House Disbands Task Force)


thedailycaller--2020-05-06--‘Feeding My Kids Is Not Selfish’: Salon Owner Chooses Jail Over Complying With Stay-At-Home Order

A Dallas salon owner who refused to close her business during a stay-at-home order despite multiple court orders was sentenced to seven days in jail on Wednesday .
Dallas County Judge Eric Moye offered Shelley Luther , the owner of Salon À la Mode and Hot Mess Enterprises , a deal .
If she apologized for “ selfishly ” keeping her business open , pay a fine and shut down until the governor ’ s order ends , she could avoid jail time .
( RELATED : ‘ This Is Not Freedom ’ : Elon Musk Blasts ‘ Fascist ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much respect for this court and laws .
I have never been in this position before and it ’ s not someplace that I want to be .
But I have to disagree with you , sir , when you say that I ’ m selfish because feeding my kids is not selfish .
I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they would rather feed their kids So sir , if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed , then please go ahead with your decision .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salon , ” Luther responded .
Since she refused to apologize , court documents show the judge ruled against Luther for both criminal and civil contempt .
She received a seven day sentence and a $ 500 fine to the county ’ s criminal and civil courts for each of the seven days in April that the salon remained open in defiance of the order , $ 7,000 total .
She was taken into custody and her attorney said he would immediately appeal the decision , according to CBS local .
Conservative nonprofit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Texas Gov .
Greg Abbott to pardon Luther .
The governor also announced last week that hair salons , barbershops and nail salons can reopen in Texas this Friday with proper social distancing guidelines .

A Dallas salon owner who refused to close her business during a stay-at-home order despite multiple court orders was sentenced to seven days in jail on Wednesday.
Dallas County Judge Eric Moye offered Shelley Luther, the owner of Salon À la Mode and Hot Mess Enterprises, a deal. If she apologized for “selfishly” keeping her business open, pay a fine and shut down until the governor’s order ends, she could avoid jail time. (RELATED: ‘This Is Not Freedom’: Elon Musk Blasts ‘Fascist’ Government Imposed Lockdowns)
“I have much respect for this court and laws. I have never been in this position before and it’s not someplace that I want to be. But I have to disagree with you, sir, when you say that I’m selfish because feeding my kids is not selfish. I have hairstylists that are going hungry because they would rather feed their kids So sir, if you think the law is more important than kids getting fed, then please go ahead with your decision. But I am not going to shut the salon,” Luther responded.
The judge told Shelley Luther she
could avoid jail time if she apologized, admitted she was wrong, and agreed to close her hair salon until it was allowed to open. This is her response…@CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/1phdNUsLme — Andrea Lucia (@CBS11Andrea) May 5, 2020
Since she refused to apologize, court documents show the judge ruled against Luther for both criminal and civil contempt. She received a seven day sentence and a $500 fine to the county’s criminal and civil courts for each of the seven days in April that the salon remained open in defiance of the order, $7,000 total.
She was taken into custody and her attorney said he would immediately appeal the decision, according to CBS local. Conservative nonprofit organization Empower Texans started a petition telling Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to pardon Luther.
The governor also announced last week that hair salons, barbershops and nail salons can reopen in Texas this Friday with proper social distancing guidelines.


thedailycaller--2020-05-06--MSNBC Host Asks Pelosi About Biden Allegation — She Tells Him ‘I’m Not Going To Answer This Question

MSNBC Host Asks Pelosi About Biden Allegation — She Tells Him ‘I’m Not Going To Answer This Question Again’

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that she will not “ answer ” any more questions about former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s sexual assault allegations on MSNBC Tuesday .
“ Joe Biden speaking out just days ago on that allegation of a sexual assault .
Now that he has given that answer , do you view this as a closed issue or what is your response ?
” MSNBC ’ s Ari Melber asked .
“ Well , it is for me , ” Pelosi responded .
“ I have said I am proud to support Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he says it didn ’ t happen.
” “ But I also believe when he says let them look into the records , and that ’ s what they should do .
But I ’ m not going to answer this question again.
” She went on to say that she has “ every confidence that Joe Biden will be a great president of the United States.
” Pelosi has been quite defensive of Biden since the allegation , made by former staffer Tara Reade in March , began to pick up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last month , she dismissed the allegations , saying simply , “ I do support Joe Biden .
I ’ m satisfied with how he has responded .
I know him , I was proud to endorse him on Monday , very proud to endorse him .
And so , I ’ m satisfied with that.
” “ I am impressed with the people who worked for him at the time saying that they absolutely never heard one iota of information about this , nobody ever brought forth a claim or had anybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” she said .
She also scolded a reporter who asked a question comparing the allegations against Biden to the allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh , saying that she didn ’ t need a “ lecture.
” Biden completely denied the allegation in an MSNBC interview last week .
( RELATED : Tara Reade ’ s Democratic Former Neighbor Corroborates Details Of Sexual Assault Allegation Against Joe Biden )

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared that she will not “answer” any more questions about former Vice President Joe Biden’s sexual assault allegations on MSNBC Tuesday.
“Joe Biden speaking out just days ago on that allegation of a sexual assault. Now that he has given that answer, do you view this as a closed issue or what is your response?” MSNBC’s Ari Melber asked.
“Well, it is for me,” Pelosi responded. “I have said I am proud to support Joe Biden for president. I believe him when he says it didn’t happen.”
“But I also believe when he says let them look into the records, and that’s what they should do. But I’m not going to answer this question again.”
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She went on to say that she has “every confidence that Joe Biden will be a great president of the United States.”
Pelosi has been quite defensive of Biden since the allegation, made by former staffer Tara Reade in March, began to pick up in the media.
In a CNN interview last month, she dismissed the allegations, saying simply, “I do support Joe Biden. I’m satisfied with how he has responded. I know him, I was proud to endorse him on Monday, very proud to endorse him. And so, I’m satisfied with that.”
“I am impressed with the people who worked for him at the time saying that they absolutely never heard one iota of information about this, nobody ever brought forth a claim or had anybody else tell them about such a claim,” she said.
She also scolded a reporter who asked a question comparing the allegations against Biden to the allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, saying that she didn’t need a “lecture.”
Biden completely denied the allegation in an MSNBC interview last week. (RELATED: Tara Reade’s Democratic Former Neighbor Corroborates Details Of Sexual Assault Allegation Against Joe Biden)


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Here Are The Major US Industries And Corporations Most In Bed With China

The coronavirus pandemic caused a turn against China , but many U.S. companies and industries are so deeply connected to the communist regime that their relationship isn ’ t going anywhere .
Here are some of the U.S. companies and industries that cater to China the most .
For Hollywood , the Chinese market represents a potential audience of nearly 1.4 billion , and the pursuit of that revenue has changed the plots of many movies to be more pro-China in accordance with communist party censors .
One of the most famous examples is the 2012 remake of the movie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1984 version , China invades the United States and the film follows a scrappy resistance movement that ultimately overthrows the occupying force .
The 2012 adaptation replaced the invading Chinese military with a far less believable North Korean force , only to still be rejected by Chinese censors , per the Telegraph .
‘ Skyfall , ’ the 2012 James Bond film only received a Chinese release in 2013 after removing references to torture by Chinese police and prostitution , according to Axios .
( RELATED : US Ramps Up Crackdown On China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The famous bomber jacket worn by Maverick in the upcoming sequel to Top Gun couldn ’ t escape censors either .
The original jacket featured a patches of the Japanese and Taiwanese flags , but the patches were removed for the upcoming sequel .
China has long had a fractious relationship with Japan , and its government does not recognize the independence of Taiwan .
Similarly , Chinese characters who the CCP thought painted its culture in a poor light were removed from ‘ Pirates of the Caribbean : At World ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black III.
’ The NBA ’ s relationship with the Chinese government came under major scrutiny in 2019 after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tweeted support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong in October .
The NBA swiftly made Morey delete the tweet as its partners in China already acted to cut out the Rockets from the Chinese market .
The team ’ s merchandise disappeared from Nike ’ s China website , and Morey was eventually forced to make an apology .
“ I did not intend my tweet to cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mine in China , ” he said in a statement .
“ I was merely voicing one thought , based on one interpretation , of one complicated event .
I have had a lot of opportunity since that tweet to hear and consider other perspectives.
” ( RELATED : ‘ Blatant Xenophobia ’ : Democrats , Critics Fume Over Trump ’ s Pending Immigration Ban ) All of the NBA ’ s official partner companies in China suspended their relationships with the league following Morey ’ s tweet , despite it being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 11 Chinese companies , including CTrip , the country ’ s largest travel agency , and the fast-food chain Dicos , CNN reported in October .
The suspensions come amid uproar from Americans against the NBA and other companies that have self-censored their products and otherwise subjected themselves to demands of communist China .
“ It is inevitable that people around the world — including from America and China — will have different viewpoints over different issues , ” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in the statement .
“ It is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those differences.
” The wave of apologies from players , NBA executives , and Morey himself caught the attention of China hawks in U.S. politics .
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley issued a statement condemning the NBA ’ s lack of spine in dealing with what he viewed as aggression from China .
“ I write today to express my disgust about the position of the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) with respect to Hong Kong and the freedom of the Chinese people , ” he wrote .
“ The Government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to put down the protests , often violently .
Police have employed tear gas , batons , water cannons with dye , pepper spray , and rubber bullets against their own people.
” ( RELATED : Asked Whether China Censored Early Coronavirus Data , Senior WHO Official Said He ‘ Didn ’ t Look ’ ) Nevertheless , the NBA continues to hold games in China and cater to the massive potential revenue the market offers .
When it comes to Chinese influence over an American industry , pork production may not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Chinese companies have set their minds on buying up U.S. food companies .
China is the world ’ s number one pork consumer , and the country ’ s domestic pork production was almost annihilated in recent years thanks to an outbreak of the African Swine Flu that forced its producers to slaughter millions of pigs .
China has turned to U.S. companies to make up for that loss , buying up Smithfield Ham in 2013 , the world ’ s largest pork production company , Reuters reported .
Soon after , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plants in Virginia for shipping whole pig carcasses to China .
( RELATED : Top WHO Official Won Election With China ’ s Help ) China has tons of empty pork infrastructure thanks to the swine flu , so it is cheaper for the nation to import whole carcasses and butcher them there than pay to have them butchered overseas , according to Reuters .
Tyson Foods has also taken the cue , changing its business practices to meet Chinese requirements , and the new market could have consequences down the line for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive Arnold Silver said China ’ s increased demand could cause shortages of bacon and ham in America .

Although the coronavirus pandemic caused a turn against China, many U.S. companies and industries are so deeply connected to the communist regime that their relationship isn’t going anywhere.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Former Intel Officer Weighs In On Anti-ISIS Tech Employed To Combat Trump’s Messaging

Former intelligence officer Tony Shaffer sat down with the Daily Caller to discuss a Democrat-affiliated company using tech originally intended @ @ @ @ @ is instead defeating President Donald Trump ’ s messaging .
The organization is labeling itself @ @ @ @ @ ’ s using the same artificial intelligence technology the U.S. used to combat ISIS propaganda @ @ @ @ @ Trump .
The program tracks where pro-Trump talking points are popular on the internet , @ @ @ @ @ to pay relevant influencers to spread anti-Trump messages .
( RELATED : Trump To Allow @ @ @ @ @ Out , ’ But Most Will Be Included In New Reopening Instructions ) Shaffer lays @ @ @ @ @ the group ’ s goal is and whether this kind of technology has a place @ @ @ @ @ Mike Flynn Actually Get Pardoned ?
Two Points Is Former CIA Director John Brennan Headed @ @ @ @ @ ’ s How We Know The Media Is Failing To Report On China

Former intelligence officer Tony Shaffer sat down with the Daily Caller to discuss a Democrat-affiliated company using tech originally intended to combat ISIS propaganda that is instead defeating President Donald Trump’s messaging.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Bruce Willis Reunites With Wife And Daughters After Quarantine With Ex-Demi Moore

Bruce Willis has finally reunited with his wife , Emma Heming , and their two daughters after quarantining in Idaho with his ex-wife Demi Moore during the pandemic .
The 65-year-old actor ’ s wife , Emma , shared sweet pictures on her Instagram stories showing the “ Die Hard ” star spending time with their daughters 8-year-old Mabel and six-year-old Evelyn after the family has been separated for more than a month due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The post was noted by the “ Today ” show in a piece published Tuesday .
( RELATED : Here ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) It is unclear from the post if Willis ’ family finally was able to join him , Moore and their three-adult daughters , Rumer , Scout and Tallulah in Idaho or if the family was able to reunite in Los Angeles .
( RELATED : Demi Moore Strips Down For Nude Cover Shot Of Harper ’ s Bazaar ) It all comes following reports that the “ Pulp Fiction ” star was self-isolating with his ex in Idaho .
Last month , Scout shed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that lead to the family being apart , during the “ Dopey ” podcast .
“ My stepmom was going to come up here , too , with my little sisters , ” Scout shared .
“ [ But ] my younger sister , who is now actually 7 years old … had never gotten a talk about not fucking with hypodermic needles that she found [ at a park ] , so she actually tried to poke her shoe with it and poked her foot , ” she added .
Willis continued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to be in L.A. waiting to , like , get the results for taking her to the doctor .
So my dad came up here early and then travel got crazy so my stepmom stayed in L.A. with my little sisters.
” Bruce and Demi were married from 1987 to 2000 .
Since the two divorced , Willis has married Emma and they share two daughters together .

Bruce Willis has finally reunited with his wife, Emma Heming, and their two daughters after quarantining in Idaho with his ex-wife Demi Moore during the pandemic.
The 65-year-old actor’s wife, Emma, shared sweet pictures on her Instagram stories showing the “Die Hard” star spending time with their daughters 8-year-old Mabel and six-year-old Evelyn after the family has been separated for more than a month due to the coronavirus outbreak. The post was noted by the “Today” show in a piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
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It is unclear from the post if Willis’ family finally was able to join him, Moore and their three-adult daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah in Idaho or if the family was able to reunite in Los Angeles. (RELATED: Demi Moore Strips Down For Nude Cover Shot Of Harper’s Bazaar)
It all comes following reports that the “Pulp Fiction” star was self-isolating with his ex in Idaho.
Last month, Scout shed a little bit of light on what happened that lead to the family being apart, during the “Dopey” podcast.
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“My stepmom was going to come up here, too, with my little sisters,” Scout shared.
“[But] my younger sister, who is now actually 7 years old … had never gotten a talk about not fucking with hypodermic needles that she found [at a park], so she actually tried to poke her shoe with it and poked her foot,” she added.
Willis continued, while explaining that her “stepmom had to be in L.A. waiting to, like, get the results for taking her to the doctor. So my dad came up here early and then travel got crazy so my stepmom stayed in L.A. with my little sisters.”
Bruce and Demi were married from 1987 to 2000. Since the two divorced, Willis has married Emma and they share two daughters together.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--FACT CHECK: Is Pennsylvania Fining And Jailing People For Not Wearing Masks In Public?

An image shared on Facebook more than 29,000 times claims people in Pennsylvania that do not wear face masks in public face a $ 500 fine and up to six months in jail .
There is no such penalty for not wearing a mask in Pennsylvania .
Gov .
Tom Wolf said on April 3 that Pennsylvania residents should wear face coverings any time they leave their homes to help curb the spread of coronavirus .
The announcement came the same day the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommended Americans wear face coverings in public .
More than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claiming people in Pennsylvania face a “ $ 500 Fine and up to 6 Months in Jail if caught in public without mask.
” It also claims the penalty went into effect on April 27 .
( RELATED : Did Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf Mandate Closures For Schools And Workplaces ? )
But , like many of the claims making the rounds on social media amid the pandemic , there is no truth to it .
The Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends wearing a mask in certain situations , like while shopping at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Daily Caller News Foundation found no evidence to suggest that those who do not follow the recommendation will be fined or jailed .
“ That post is incorrect , ” Nate Wardle , press secretary for Pennsylvania ’ s Department of Health , confirmed in an email to the DCNF .
“ There is no fine or jail time for not wearing a mask.
” Pennsylvania ’ s stay-at-home order was extended statewide on April 1 , requiring all residents to remain in their homes except for essential purposes .
Wolf @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 67 counties will begin to roll back restrictions starting May 8 , according to the Philadelphia Inquirer .
As of midday May 5 , Pennsylvania has more than 50,900 confirmed cases of coronavirus , according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health website .
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An image shared on Facebook more than 29,000 times claims people in Pennsylvania that do not wear face masks in public face a $500 fine and up to six months in jail.
Verdict: False
There is no such penalty for not wearing a mask in Pennsylvania.
Fact Check:
Gov. Tom Wolf said on April 3 that Pennsylvania residents should wear face coverings any time they leave their homes to help curb the spread of coronavirus. The announcement came the same day the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommended Americans wear face coverings in public.
More than 29,000 Facebook users recently shared a post claiming people in Pennsylvania face a “$500 Fine and up to 6 Months in Jail if caught in public without mask.” It also claims the penalty went into effect on April 27. (RELATED: Did Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf Mandate Closures For Schools And Workplaces?)
But, like many of the claims making the rounds on social media amid the pandemic, there is no truth to it. The Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends wearing a mask in certain situations, like while shopping at essential businesses or while using public transportation. The Daily Caller News Foundation found no evidence to suggest that those who do not follow the recommendation will be fined or jailed.
“That post is incorrect,” Nate Wardle, press secretary for Pennsylvania’s Department of Health, confirmed in an email to the DCNF. “There is no fine or jail time for not wearing a mask.”
Pennsylvania’s stay-at-home order was extended statewide on April 1, requiring all residents to remain in their homes except for essential purposes. Wolf recently announced that 24 of the state’s 67 counties will begin to roll back restrictions starting May 8, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
As of midday May 5, Pennsylvania has more than 50,900 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health website.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--‘A Major Disinformation Campaign’: US Denies Involvement In Alleged Coup Attempt In Venezuela

The U.S. government on Tuesday denied any involvement in the alleged coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his leftist administration .
“ As President Trump and Secretary Esper said , the United States Government was not involved in recent events in Venezuela , ” a State Department spokesperson said in a statement .
“ There is a major disinformation campaign underway by the Maduro regime , making it difficult to separate facts from propaganda.
” The comments come after Maduro Monday publicly announced Monday that he had taken into custody two U.S. citizens who were part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intended to take down his regime .
The two men were purportedly captured on Monday by Venezuelan forces .
The leftist leader claimed that the U.S. government knew about the coup attempt and was involved in its execution .
So far , no reports indicate that the two men acted on behalf of the U.S. government .
Maduro , during his televised address on Monday , brandished ID cards for Silvercorp , a security services company based in Florida .
In an interview with The Washington Post , the CEO of Silvercorp , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Airan Berry and Luke Denman , both of whom were former Special Forces members .
Goudreau said Berry and Denman , along with six Venezuelan citizens , were captured on Monday by Maduro ’ s forces .
“ We are making efforts to learn more , including about the activities of two U.S. Citizens who are reportedly in the custody of the former regime , as well as Mr. Goudreau , ” the State Department spokesperson said Tuesday .
“ We will also be looking closely into the role of the Maduro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the very large Cuban intelligence apparatus in Venezuela .
The record of falsehoods and manipulation by Maduro and his accomplices , as well as their highly questionable representation of the details , argues that nothing should be taken at face value when we see the distorting of facts , ” the spokesperson continued .
( RELATED : The US Has Finalized An Asylum Agreement With Honduras ) The State Department also suggested that Maduro ’ s claims of U.S. involvement were an attempt to divert attention away from a “ massacre ” of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Los Llanos prison center in Guanare , Venezuela .
The riot resulted in the death of 46 prisoners .
The Trump administration , along with roughly 50 other countries , does not consider Maduro as the legitimate leader of Venezuela and instead recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaido as the rightful leader of the country .
The accusations from Maduro mark the latest spat between the U.S. and the leftist Venezuelan government .
The White House in March named Maduro as the leader of an international drug cartel in March and is offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading to his capture .
Due to privacy concerns , the State Department refused to comment on the identity of the two men taken into custody by Maduro ’ s regime .
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The U.S. government on Tuesday denied any involvement in the alleged coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his leftist administration.
“As President Trump and Secretary Esper said, the United States Government was not involved in recent events in Venezuela,” a State Department spokesperson said in a statement. “There is a major disinformation campaign underway by the Maduro regime, making it difficult to separate facts from propaganda.”
The comments come after Maduro Monday publicly announced Monday that he had taken into custody two U.S. citizens who were part of a mercenary group of around 60 men that intended to take down his regime. The two men were purportedly captured on Monday by Venezuelan forces.
The leftist leader claimed that the U.S. government knew about the coup attempt and was involved in its execution.
So far, no reports indicate that the two men acted on behalf of the U.S. government. Maduro, during his televised address on Monday, brandished ID cards for Silvercorp, a security services company based in Florida.
In an interview with The Washington Post, the CEO of Silvercorp, Jordan Goudreau, identified the two men as Airan Berry and Luke Denman, both of whom were former Special Forces members. Goudreau said Berry and Denman, along with six Venezuelan citizens, were captured on Monday by Maduro’s forces.
“We are making efforts to learn more, including about the activities of two U.S. Citizens who are reportedly in the custody of the former regime, as well as Mr. Goudreau,” the State Department spokesperson said Tuesday.
“We will also be looking closely into the role of the Maduro regime in this melodrama and especially of the very large Cuban intelligence apparatus in Venezuela. The record of falsehoods and manipulation by Maduro and his accomplices, as well as their highly questionable representation of the details, argues that nothing should be taken at face value when we see the distorting of facts,” the spokesperson continued. (RELATED: The US Has Finalized An Asylum Agreement With Honduras)
The State Department also suggested that Maduro’s claims of U.S. involvement were an attempt to divert attention away from a “massacre” of prisoners that took place on Friday at the Los Llanos prison center in Guanare, Venezuela. The riot resulted in the death of 46 prisoners.
The Trump administration, along with roughly 50 other countries, does not consider Maduro as the legitimate leader of Venezuela and instead recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaido as the rightful leader of the country.
The accusations from Maduro mark the latest spat between the U.S. and the leftist Venezuelan government. The White House in March named Maduro as the leader of an international drug cartel in March and is offering a $15 million bounty for information leading to his capture.
Due to privacy concerns, the State Department refused to comment on the identity of the two men taken into custody by Maduro’s regime.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Stay On Top Of Your Finances With This Training

When it comes to running a business — even if it ’ s small enough to run from home — things can get really complicated .
Between payroll , taxes , and bills , things can get overwhelming , fast .
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--California Sues Energy Companies For Gas Price Gouging After Voters Nearly Revolted Over Fuel Taxes

• California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued two energy trading companies Monday for allegedly colluding to increase the state ’ s gas prices .
• Becerra ’ s move comes after Gov .
Gavin Newsom suggested in 2019 that oil companies are responsible for high fuel prices .
It also comes more than two years after voters nearly revolted over the state ’ s gas taxes .
• Local activist Carl DeMaio told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Becerra and Newsom are “ arsonists ” who start fires and then have the “ audacity to say someone else is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and SK Energy Americas drove up gas prices through “ manipulative trades , ” California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a complaint filed Monday .
“ It ’ s greed that hurts grandma , the Good Samaritan and everyday Americans , ” Becerra said in a prepared statement .
“ Every once in a while we get to fight back .
That ’ s what today ’ s lawsuit is about .
No one is above the law.
” ( RELATED : Here ’ s Why Californians Pay Way More For Gasoline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Energy Americas took advantage of a market disruption after a 2015 explosion at a gasoline refinery in Los Angeles County knocked out roughly 10 % of California ’ s gasoline supply , according to Becerra ’ s lawsuit .
Becerra claimed the two gasoline trading companies colluded to keep prices high , thereby violating the state ’ s antitrust laws .
Becerra and Newsom have not responded to the DCNF ’ s requests for comment , nor have Vitol and SK Energy .
“ High gas prices , it seems , are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s efforts to protect the environment , ” said Democratic state Assemblyman Marc Levine , who announced the lawsuit alongside Becerra Monday .
California Gov .
Gavin Newsom asked the attorney general in 2019 to investigate oil companies for conspiring to keep gas prices artificially high .
Newsom asked for the investigation at a time when the price of a gallon of gas in California was increasing , with the average cost skyrocketing to $ 4.18 while drivers in other areas are paying as much as $ 5 per gallon , CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest prices in the country .
Newsom ’ s predecessor , former Gov .
Jerry Brown , signed a law in 2017 that imposed a 12-cent tax increase per gallon and raised the tax on diesel fuel by 20 cents per gallon .
California became the state with the highest gas taxes in the country in July 2019 after a variable state tax increased another 5.6 cents .
California drivers are taxed 80 cents per gallon today , an ABC News affiliate in California reported in July 2019 .
The coronavirus pandemic reduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the average price at $ 274 per gallon California as of May 5 , according to figures from the American Automotive Association ’ s gas price website .
Some critics of California ’ s gas tax said Becerra is partially to blame for the high prices .
“ They ’ re arsonists .
They create a controversy and then have the audacity to say someone else is at fault , ” Carl DeMaio , a San Diego activist who spearheaded the campaign to nix the gas tax , told the Daily Caller News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply trying to shift blame here , said DeMaio .
Supporters of a failed campaign to nix California ’ s unpopular gas tax law during the 2018 midterm election promised to recall Becerra for supposedly misleading voters who oppose the law .
They argued that his office labeled an initiative intended to repeal the law in a way that made it appear to voters that a “ yes ” vote would eliminate road repairs and transportation funding .
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued two energy trading companies Monday for allegedly colluding to increase the state’s gas prices.
Becerra’s move comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested in 2019 that oil companies are responsible for high fuel prices. It also comes more than two years after voters nearly revolted over the state’s gas taxes.
Local activist Carl DeMaio told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Becerra and Newsom are “arsonists” who start fires and then have the “audacity to say someone else is at fault.”
California sued two major energy companies Monday for allegedly manipulating gas prices artificially.
Energy companies Vitol Inc. and SK Energy Americas drove up gas prices through “manipulative trades,” California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a complaint filed Monday.
“It’s greed that hurts grandma, the Good Samaritan and everyday Americans,” Becerra said in a prepared statement. “Every once in a while we get to fight back. That’s what today’s lawsuit is about. No one is above the law.” (RELATED: Here’s Why Californians Pay Way More For Gasoline Than Everyone Else)
Vitol and SK Energy Americas took advantage of a market disruption after a 2015 explosion at a gasoline refinery in Los Angeles County knocked out roughly 10% of California’s gasoline supply, according to Becerra’s lawsuit.
Becerra claimed the two gasoline trading companies colluded to keep prices high, thereby violating the state’s antitrust laws. Becerra and Newsom have not responded to the DCNF’s requests for comment, nor have Vitol and SK Energy.
“High gas prices, it seems, are not the result of gas taxes or California’s efforts to protect the environment,” said Democratic state Assemblyman Marc Levine, who announced the lawsuit alongside Becerra Monday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked the attorney general in 2019 to investigate oil companies for conspiring to keep gas prices artificially high. Newsom asked for the investigation at a time when the price of a gallon of gas in California was increasing, with the average cost skyrocketing to $4.18 while drivers in other areas are paying as much as $5 per gallon, CNN Business reported in October 2019, the highest prices in the country. Newsom’s predecessor, former Gov. Jerry Brown, signed a law in 2017 that imposed a 12-cent tax increase per gallon and raised the tax on diesel fuel by 20 cents per gallon. California became the state with the highest gas taxes in the country in July 2019 after a variable state tax increased another 5.6 cents. California drivers are taxed 80 cents per gallon today, an ABC News affiliate in California reported in July 2019. The coronavirus pandemic reduced the overall cost of gasoline, with the average price at $274 per gallon California as of May 5, according to figures from the American Automotive Association’s gas price website. Some critics of California’s gas tax said Becerra is partially to blame for the high prices. “They’re arsonists. They create a controversy and then have the audacity to say someone else is at fault,” Carl DeMaio, a San Diego activist who spearheaded the campaign to nix the gas tax, told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Becerra and his office are simply trying to shift blame here, said DeMaio. Supporters of a failed campaign to nix California’s unpopular gas tax law during the 2018 midterm election promised to recall Becerra for supposedly misleading voters who oppose the law. They argued that his office labeled an initiative intended to repeal the law in a way that made it appear to voters that a “yes” vote would eliminate road repairs and transportation funding.
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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--‘That Really Snapped My Neck’: Mike Rowe Has A Bone To Pick With Andrew Cuomo’s ‘If It Saves A Singl

‘That Really Snapped My Neck’: Mike Rowe Has A Bone To Pick With Andrew Cuomo’s ‘If It Saves A Single Life’ Remark

Former “ Dirty Jobs ” host Mike Rowe took issue on Tuesday with Democratic New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ’ s contention that any lockdown measure is justified if it saves even one life from coronavirus .
Appearing on Fox News ’ “ The Daily Briefing ” to discuss the debate between those who want to keep things locked down and others who want to see the economy reopened , Rowe told anchor Dana Perino that , despite what Cuomo said about taking a job as an “ essential worker ” if they want to go to work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what workers are deemed “ nonessential.
” “ If you look at the impact of removing those workers from our economy , our macroeconomy , you can see they ’ re absolutely essential .
Language always matters , ” he said .
Referring to Fox News host Greg Gutfeld ’ s statement about being trapped in a “ prison of two ideas , ” that ending the lockdown is “ irresponsible ” and continuing it is “ cowardly , ” Roe called both choices “ bad ” before arguing that “ it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice.
” The “ Returning the Favor ” host then took issue with another statement from the New York governor : “ Well , not to pile up on the governor , but a couple of weeks ago he said another thing that really snapped my neck , ” said Rowe .
“ He said , ‘ No measure no matter how drastic or draconian should be deemed unjustified if it saves a single life . '
” ( RELATED : Tucker : WHO ‘ Admitting ’ Sweden ’ s ‘ Model ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t ‘ Abandon A Sweeping Power Grab ’ ) “ Safety obviously is very , very , very important , but the notion that nothing in the country is more important than staying safe , that ’ s not something commonsensical people embrace , ” he continued .
“ That ’ s something you hear from people who are trying to sell you something , or politicians who are trying to get reelected .
We have to get away from the cookie-cutter bromides and platitudes and start dealing with one zip code @ @ @ @ @

Former “Dirty Jobs” host Mike Rowe took issue on Tuesday with Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s contention that any lockdown measure is justified if it saves even one life from coronavirus.
Appearing on Fox News’ “The Daily Briefing” to discuss the debate between those who want to keep things locked down and others who want to see the economy reopened, Rowe told anchor Dana Perino that, despite what Cuomo said about taking a job as an “essential worker” if they want to go to work, Americans should “think differently” about what workers are deemed “nonessential.”
“If you look at the impact of removing those workers from our economy, our macroeconomy, you can see they’re absolutely essential. Language always matters,” he said.
Referring to Fox News host Greg Gutfeld’s statement about being trapped in a “prison of two ideas,” that ending the lockdown is “irresponsible” and continuing it is “cowardly,” Roe called both choices “bad” before arguing that “it’s what happens when we dispense cookie-cutter advice.”
The “Returning the Favor” host then took issue with another statement from the New York governor:
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“Well, not to pile up on the governor, but a couple of weeks ago he said another thing that really snapped my neck,” said Rowe. “He said, ‘No measure no matter how drastic or draconian should be deemed unjustified if it saves a single life.'” (RELATED: Tucker: WHO ‘Admitting’ Sweden’s ‘Model’ Is Working But US Policy Makers Won’t ‘Abandon A Sweeping Power Grab’)
“Safety obviously is very, very, very important, but the notion that nothing in the country is more important than staying safe, that’s not something commonsensical people embrace,” he continued. “That’s something you hear from people who are trying to sell you something, or politicians who are trying to get reelected. We have to get away from the cookie-cutter bromides and platitudes and start dealing with one zip code at a time.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--This Business School Professor Is Sharing His MBA Secrets

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thedailycaller--2020-05-05--‘It’s My Constitutional Right’: Washington Barber Reopens Shop Despite Stay-At-Home Orders

A Washington State barber reopened his business in defiance of stay-at-home orders , saying it ’ s his “ constitutional right , ” KIRO 7 reported Monday .
A line of customers stood outside Stag Barber and Styling in anticipation of a long-awaited haircut after over one month of stay-at-home orders , KIRO 7 reported .
The shop , located in Snohomish , is considered a non-essential business under Democratic Washington Gov .
Jay Inslee ’ s orders which were recently extended until the end of May .
But owner Bob Martin says the government has “ gone way too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the county sheriff ’ s decision not to enforce the restrictions , also mentioning that money wasn ’ t his only motivator in deciding to reopen .
“ I stand by that because it ’ s our constitutional right to do what we ’ re doing and maintain a livelihood , ” Martin told KIRO 7 .
Martin received an outpouring of support — so much so that he had to start assigning customers numbers for them to return the next day .
( RELATED : California County Defies Governor Newsom Shutdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ More people need to go back to work and stand up to the government , ” he said .
While the state ’ s “ Stay Home , Stay Healthy ” order is effective until May 31 , the governor issued new guidelines for reopening certain businesses and activity .
As of April 29 , construction and outdoor activities like fishing , hunting , golf , and some park access were reopened , the state ’ s website said .
Phase 1 began Tuesday , and includes opening drive-in spiritual services , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , car washes , landscaping , and pet walking .
Businesses are only able to re-open when they ’ re able to fully comply with guidelines set to be issued May 15 .

A Washington State barber reopened his business in defiance of stay-at-home orders, saying it’s his “constitutional right,” KIRO 7 reported Monday.
A line of customers stood outside Stag Barber and Styling in anticipation of a long-awaited haircut after over one month of stay-at-home orders, KIRO 7 reported.
The shop, located in Snohomish, is considered a non-essential business under Democratic Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s orders which were recently extended until the end of May. But owner Bob Martin says the government has “gone way too far already,” and was emboldened by the county sheriff’s decision not to enforce the restrictions, also mentioning that money wasn’t his only motivator in deciding to reopen.
“I stand by that because it’s our constitutional right to do what we’re doing and maintain a livelihood,” Martin told KIRO 7.
Martin received an outpouring of support — so much so that he had to start assigning customers numbers for them to return the next day. (RELATED: California County Defies Governor Newsom Shutdown Order, Allows Businesses To Reopen)
“More people need to go back to work and stand up to the government,” he said.
While the state’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order is effective until May 31, the governor issued new guidelines for reopening certain businesses and activity. As of April 29, construction and outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, golf, and some park access were reopened, the state’s website said.
Phase 1 began Tuesday, and includes opening drive-in spiritual services, auto sales, retail for curb-side pickup, car washes, landscaping, and pet walking. Businesses are only able to re-open when they’re able to fully comply with guidelines set to be issued May 15.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Melania Reaches Out And Praises ‘Amazing’ Teachers On National Teachers Day

Melania Trump made several phone calls Tuesday to teachers and educators across the country to praise them on National Teachers Day during the coronavirus outbreak .
“ The determination that educators everywhere are showing in order to support their students during these challenging times is truly remarkable and continues to inspire me , ” the first lady shared in a press release from the White House .
( RELATED : REPORT : Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears ) “ The coronavirus pandemic has shown the importance for all of us to come together to try new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s best education for each and every one of our great students , ” she added .
“ Thank you to our amazing teachers and Happy National Teacher Day.
” ( RELATED : Here ’ s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus ) A short time later , FLOTUS shared a terrific snap on Instagram highlighting the calls to “ some incredible teachers and educators.
” “ On # NationalTeacherDay I had the honor of speaking to some incredible teachers & educators from across our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post .
“ Thank you for your dedication to our students always , but especially in these unprecedented times.
” FLOTUS spoke with both public and private elementary , middle and high school educators , according to the WH release .
During the calls , she “ expressed her heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for all that educators are doing for students during these unprecedented times.
” “ As schools across the country are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic , the First Lady and the educators touched on a variety of topics including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made available for low-income families , parent-teacher relationships , and the biggest challenges they have faced with distance learning , ” the release added .

Melania Trump made several phone calls Tuesday to teachers and educators across the country to praise them on National Teachers Day during the coronavirus outbreak.
“The determination that educators everywhere are showing in order to support their students during these challenging times is truly remarkable and continues to inspire me,” the first lady shared in a press release from the White House. (RELATED: REPORT: Coachella Potentially Rescheduled To October Due To Coronavirus Fears)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by First Lady Melania Trump (@flotus) on May 5, 2020 at 1:19pm PDT
“The coronavirus pandemic has shown the importance for all of us to come together to try new and innovative ways to provide the world’s best education for each and every one of our great students,” she added. “Thank you to our amazing teachers and Happy National Teacher Day.” (RELATED: Here’s A List Of How Every Country In The World Is Responding To Coronavirus)
A short time later, FLOTUS shared a terrific snap on Instagram highlighting the calls to “some incredible teachers and educators.”
“On #NationalTeacherDay I had the honor of speaking to some incredible teachers & educators from across our great nation,” Melania captioned her post. “Thank you for your dedication to our students always, but especially in these unprecedented times.”
FLOTUS spoke with both public and private elementary, middle and high school educators, according to the WH release. During the calls, she “expressed her heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for all that educators are doing for students during these unprecedented times.”
“As schools across the country are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the First Lady and the educators touched on a variety of topics including distance learning methods, resources schools have made available for low-income families, parent-teacher relationships, and the biggest challenges they have faced with distance learning,” the release added.


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Trump Confirms Birx, Fauci Will ‘Still Be Involved’ With Coronavirus Response After White House Disb

Trump Confirms Birx, Fauci Will ‘Still Be Involved’ With Coronavirus Response After White House Disbands Task Force

President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that Dr. Deborah Birx and Dr. Anthony Fauci , the two top medical experts on the White House coronavirus task force , will “ still be involved ” with the administration ’ s response once the task force is disbanded .
Vice President Mike Pence confirmed to reporters earlier in the day that the administration is discussing ways to wind down the daily commitments of the task force members , which include multiple agency heads , by Memorial Day .
Pence said the talks are still in the preliminary phase .
“ Oh yeah , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when asked by reporters about Birx and Fauci ’ s future involvement with the response .
“ And several other doctors and so will other experts in the field .
We have learned a lot.
” Earlier in his media appearance , Trump noted that “ Pence and the task force have done a great job , but we ’ re now looking at a little bit of a different form , and that form is safety and reopening.
” He told CNN ’ s Jim Acosta that this isn ’ t a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We can ’ t keep our country closed for the next five years , ” the president continued .
“ You could say there might be a recurrence , and there might be .
Most doctors or some doctors say that it will happen , but it will be a flame , and we are going to put the flame out .
We learned a lot .
”

President Donald Trump stated Tuesday that Dr. Deborah Birx and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the two top medical experts on the White House coronavirus task force, will “still be involved” with the administration’s response once the task force is disbanded.
Vice President Mike Pence confirmed to reporters earlier in the day that the administration is discussing ways to wind down the daily commitments of the task force members, which include multiple agency heads, by Memorial Day. Pence said the talks are still in the preliminary phase.
“Oh yeah, they will be,” Trump responded when asked by reporters about Birx and Fauci’s future involvement with the response. “And several other doctors and so will other experts in the field. We have learned a lot.”
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Earlier in his media appearance, Trump noted that “Pence and the task force have done a great job, but we’re now looking at a little bit of a different form, and that form is safety and reopening.”
He told CNN’s Jim Acosta that this isn’t a “mission accomplished” moment.
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“We can’t keep our country closed for the next five years,” the president continued. “You could say there might be a recurrence, and there might be. Most doctors or some doctors say that it will happen, but it will be a flame, and we are going to put the flame out. We learned a lot.”


thedailycaller--2020-05-05--Daniel Radcliffe Surprised ‘Harry Potter’ Fans With Epic Reading Of The First Book During Pandemic

Daniel Radcliffe surprised “ Harry Potter ” fans with an epic reading of the first chapter of the first book of J.K. Rowling ’ s book during the pandemic .
“ Daniel [ Radcliffe ] will be the first of many exciting contributors to help us read through the first Harry Potter book , as he introduces the Dursleys , who don ’ t like anything mysterious , ” a description about the reading project read on WizardingWorld.com .
The clip was noted by the BBC in a piece published Tuesday .
( RELATED : The Trailer For ‘ Westworld @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s Absolutely Insane ) “ Enter a cat reading a map , owl-filled skies and whispers about the Potters , ” it added .
“ So , get comfy and enjoy !
You can register with the Harry Potter Fan Club to get all the latest updates on further video readings too.
” The description continued , “ Look out for more famous faces and friends of the Wizarding World ( and beyond ! )
to help us read through all seventeen chapters of Harry Potter and the Philosopher ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks.
” Several fans took to Twitter to express their gratitude .
Other stars involved include the likes of Eddie Redmayne and Stephen Fry as each celebrity takes turns reading a chapter of the book from their homes in hopes of making things better as people self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak .
( RELATED : Kim Kardashian Throws Praise At Teachers During Appearance On ‘ The View ’ ) Last month , author explained the inspiration for creation of the website was because “ parents , teachers and carers working to keep children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on lockdown might need a bit of magic .
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Daniel Radcliffe surprised “Harry Potter” fans with an epic reading of the first chapter of the first book of J.K. Rowling’s book during the pandemic.
“Daniel [Radcliffe] will be the first of many exciting contributors to help us read through the first Harry Potter book, as he introduces the Dursleys, who don’t like anything mysterious,” a description about the reading project read on WizardingWorld.com. The clip was noted by the BBC in a piece published Tuesday. (RELATED: The Trailer For ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Has Been Released. It’s Absolutely Insane)
Surprise! We’ve got a treat for you…From today, amazing friends of the Wizarding World are going to take turns reading Harry Potter book one. And to start us off with Chapter 1, we think you’ll agree we have the perfect narrator… #HarryPotterAtHome
https://t.co/w9K77akbou pic.twitter.com/Q03PmjeD5d — Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) May 5, 2020
“Enter a cat reading a map, owl-filled skies and whispers about the Potters,” it added. “So, get comfy and enjoy! You can register with the Harry Potter Fan Club to get all the latest updates on further video readings too.”
The description continued, “Look out for more famous faces and friends of the Wizarding World (and beyond!) to help us read through all seventeen chapters of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone/Sorcerer’s Stone over the coming weeks.”
Several fans took to Twitter to express their gratitude.
Daniel Radcliffe is reading the first chapter of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone for us all!!! I’M CRYING! YOU’RE CRYING! This made my quarantine pic.twitter.com/o1WSMvWFcl — fran Radson Driver (@Harmione4eever) May 5, 2020
daniel radcliffe reading chapter 1 of harry potter and the philosopher’s stone is something i never knew i needed until now pic.twitter.com/glQiE76jSg — jessie (@grangerslight) May 5, 2020
don’t mind me, just crying tears of joy over Daniel Radcliffe himself narrating the first chapter of “The Philosopher’s Stone”#HarryPotterAtHome pic.twitter.com/wDLnWK2USl — Nariman (@slytherinus) May 5, 2020
Other stars involved include the likes of Eddie Redmayne and Stephen Fry as each celebrity takes turns reading a chapter of the book from their homes in hopes of making things better as people self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak. (RELATED: Kim Kardashian Throws Praise At Teachers During Appearance On ‘The View’)
Last month, author explained the inspiration for creation of the website was because “parents, teachers and carers working to keep children amused and interested while we’re on lockdown might need a bit of magic.”